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Discipline and Accountability

Be Proactive: Habit 1 of Highly Effective People

Being proactive is the habit of personal responsibility and accountability and is one of the habits of “Winning the Private Victory”. Students are expected to follow the guidelines set before them to ensure a safe and meaningful educational environment for themselves and other students around them.  We recognize that students are still learning academically, socially, and personally. To help students hold themselves to high standards, we will be following the guidelines set forth on the next several pages as we work to help our students learn appropriate behavior. These lists are not intended to be exhaustive.

School Administration Disciplinary Actions

Infractions may result in the following progression of disciplinary actions. Final decisions on appropriate consequences for specific circumstances will be based on the judgment of the administration. More severe actions may result in administration skipping offense levels to appropriately handle situations.

Below is information that may help you have a better understanding of the progression of disciplinary actions.

Conference with student/parent: We feel that conversation is important and will treat each student and adult with respect. It is expected that students demonstrate a high level of respect for authority. This includes appropriate language and tone when addressing adults and administration.

Detention:

• Will include a contract outlining which days/times student will complete the assigned detention

• Detention must be completed by the date designated on the contract

• Students in detention must be engaged in school work or designated assignment for the detention to count

• Failure to complete assigned detention time will result in further consequences

Suspension levels:

• In School Suspension (ISS)=1-3 days

• Short Term Out of School Suspension (OSS)=1-10 days

• Long Term Suspension (LTS)=11 days-365 days

• Alternative Learning Center Placement

• Expulsion from school

Financial Obligations:

• Students may incur financial obligations for damages to any school property (including removal of graffiti or cleaning carpet). This can be added to any consequences listed above if damage of any sort results from a student’s actions.

Any incident involving the Swain County Sheriff Resource Officer will result in the completion of a Juvenile Contact Report for documentation.