Student+Conduct

=STUDENT CONDUCT=

Introduction
Hopkinton High School/Hopkinton Middle School is a learning community that functions most efficiently according to a set of expectations for student behavior. These expectations exist to cultivate two common ideals: respect for others and responsibility for oneself. If a student acts without respect or responsibility, the school will help the student modify behavior in accordance with expectations.

Teachers may assign after school, lunch or break detentions or use other disciplinary strategies when students fail to meet expectations. After school detentions must be served within 24 hours of their assignment as designated by the teacher. Lunch or break detentions will be served on the day assigned by the teacher.

Failure of the student to comply will result in the student being referred to the administration.

If a student is referred to the Administration for any reason the following interventions and strategies may be utilized: parent conferences, office detentions, acts of community retribution, participation in the Saturday Education Program, participation in the Supervised Out of School Suspension Program, referral to the Superintendent and others, as needed.

Whenever a student is referred to the administration for alleged misconduct, the student will always be given the opportunity to express his/her opinions, ideas, and feelings about the situation. Should disciplinary action seem warranted, the guidelines described in the next section, “Disciplinary Actions,”, will be administered. It should be emphasized that each situation will be dealt with on an individual basis and that the guidelines are flexible.

In all instances where the administration is involved in a disciplinary problem, written records will be kept. The student will have an opportunity to explain his/her behavior and to respond to the teacher’s account. Each case will be judged individually. A report of the incident will be given to the student, a copy will be given to the teacher, and one will be placed in the student’s file.

Students have the right to appeal decisions of the Assistant Principal on disciplinary matters to the Principal and then to the Superintendent.

LEVEL I
Misbehavior on the part of students which disrupt orderly classroom procedure or interferes with the operation of the school is a Level I offense. These misbehaviors will be handled by the classroom teacher who will either issue a teacher detention when appropriate, or refer the student's misbehavior to the office by writing a disciplinary noticeThe classroom teacher will either issue a teacher detention (break, lunch or after school) when appropriate, or refer the student’s misbehavior to the office by writing a disciplinary notice and an administrator will meet with the student.

Examples, but not limited to:
Cutting a class or study hall Failure to be in assigned areas Improper use of a pass Inappropriate classroom behavior Inappropriate displays of affection Inappropriate physical contact/roughhousing Loitering in halls Possession Unauthorized use of a communication Electronic & Communication Devicesdevice (pager, cell phone, iPods, MP3 player, etc.) *See pgs 41 & 42 Skipping a teacher detention Three (3) unexcused "tardies" to school, class, or study hall

Disciplinary Options:
Verbal or Written warning Teacher detention Office detention

LEVEL II
Misbehavior whose frequency and seriousness tend to disrupt the learning climate of the school is a Level II offense.

Examples, but not limited to:
Recurring or more serious than a Level I offense, plus: Academic Dishonesty (Refer to Academic Information section of the handbook, page 48 )** Cafeteria misconduct Classroom offense with a disciplinary notice Chronic Misbehavior Cutting an office detention Disruptive behavior in office detention Forgery Leaving school/school grounds without permission Lying to Faculty/Staff Profanity, obscenity, or vulgarity Refusal of reasonable request Six (6) "tardies" to school class or study Skipping Saturday Education Bullying Harassment Truancy Use of tobacco (see District Drug and Alcohol Policy) Verbal disrespect Violation of Technology Acceptable Use Policy Threatening communications

Disciplinary options include:
Office detention Saturday Education Supervised Out of School Suspension (1-3 days) External Suspension (1-3 days)

LEVEL III
Behavior that is extremely disruptive and may threaten persons or property is a Level III offense. Although these acts may be considered criminal, most can be handled through the school discipline policy.

Examples, but not limited to:
Recurring or more serious Level I and Level II offenses, plus: Arson Assault on a student or staff member Behavior that threatens the safety and well-bein of students, staff and property Bullying Fighting in school, or on school grounds* Gross misconduct Malicious damage or destruction of school property Possession or use of fireworks Possession or use of a weapon Reporting a false fire alarm or bomb threat Theft and/or Vandalism Violation of Drug/Alcohol Policy (see District Drug and Alcohol Policy) Vulgar, obscene or offensive language or gestures toward a staff member

Disciplinary options include one or a combination of the following:
Supervised Out of School Suspension External suspension (3-5 days) Referral to the Superintendent Referral to the Hopkinton School Board Referral to the Police (* Suspension 1 to 5 days based on potential for injury.)

Teacher Detention
Teacher detention is defined as a detention where the student stays with the classroom teacher for a break, lunch or after school detention. The teacher is required to give a student 24 hours notice to serve an after school detention. Lunch or break detentions will be served on the day assigned by the teacher.

Office Detention/Saturday Education Rules:
• Students are expected to report to detention promptly on time—7:25AM (morning detention) - 3:00PM (afternoon detention)—and remain for 30 minutes. Multiple detentions could be issued depending on the nature of the offense. Consequences: Students who do not arrive on time will automatically have another detention assigned. • Students are expected to report to Saturday Education promptly at 8:00 AM and will stay until 10:00 AM. • Detention/Saturday Education should have a quiet, study-like atmosphere. Talking and unnecessary noise is prohibited. Consequences: Students who talk or make unnecessary noise will be assigned an additional hour of detention the next school day. • Except for an emergency, studentsfor emergencies, students are expected to remain in the detention room for the entire scheduled time. Therefore, students are expected to have their books and study materials with them when they report to detention. Students should also use the lavatory before reporting for detention. • No food or beverage will be allowed in the detention room. Consequences: Students who consume food or beverages in the detention room will be assigned another hour of detention on the next school day. • Any student who requires special arrangements (i.e., arrive late, leave early, etc.,) should have a written request from a parent. • Should a student be sent from the room because of an infraction of detention rules, additional disciplinary action will be taken. This will normally create a parent/guardian conference and one of the following: additional detention assignments, in school suspension, or out of school suspension depending on the reason for being sent out. • Once a detention is assigned it must be served that afternoon, the following morning, or the following afternoon. Students must schedule their detention at the time of the initial meeting with the Assistant Principal. (* A daily job after school is not considered a valid reason for missing detention.)

Suspension
The Administration reserves the right to suspend students when the issue warrants such action. In addition, the Hopkinton School District and its employees must comply with RSA 193-D, The Safe Schools Act. This legislation requires that certain violations, such as vandalism, be reported to the Hopkinton Police Department within 48 hours. Further information regarding this law, is available at http://www.ed.state.nh.us.

A suspended student will be required to attend the Supervised Out of School Suspension Program (SOOSSP). This community based program requires a student to receive academic support and complete an act of retribution. Failure to attend the SOOSSP will result in a three to five -day suspension with a referral to the Superintendent.

Repeated suspensions may result in the student being referred to the Superintendent of Schools for additional disciplinary action, including additional days of suspension from school and/or referral to the Hopkinton School Board for expulsion. A student who accumulates ten (10) days of suspension in a school year will automatically be referred to the Superintendent.

A suspended student is not permitted on school grounds or in the building for the duration of the suspension, nor is s/he permitted to attend or participate in co-curricular or athletic activities. The student will be given the opportunity to complete any class work including, but not limited to, examinations that may have been missed during the period of suspension. The student must also participate in a procedure for reentry to school.

The Hopkinton School Board has adopted strict policies regarding the possession and/or use of controlled substances, the possession and/or use of dangerous objects, and harassment/bullying. These policies are included in the district portion of the handbook. school detention. Lunch or break detentions will be served on the day assigned by the teacher.