Scope of the Student Discipline Policy (from Student Handbook)

A. Conduct on School Grounds or at a School-Sponsored Activity:

Students may be disciplined for conduct on school grounds or at any school-sponsored activity that

endangers persons or property, is seriously disruptive of the educational process, or that violates a

publicized policy of the Board.

B. Conduct off School Grounds:

1. Students may be disciplined for conduct off school grounds if such conduct is seriously

disruptive of the educational process and in violation of a publicized policy of the Board. In

making a determination as to whether such conduct is seriously disruptive of the educational

process, the Administration and the Board of Education may consider, but such consideration

shall not be limited to, the following factors: (1) whether the incident occurred within close

proximity of a school; (2) whether other students from the school were involved or whether

there was any gang involvement; (3) whether the conduct involved violence, threats of

violence, or the unlawful use of a weapon, as defined in section Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-38, and

whether any injuries occurred; and (4) whether the conduct involved the use of alcohol.

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In making a determination as to whether such conduct is seriously disruptive of the educational

process, the Administration and/or the Board of Education may also consider whether such offcampus

conduct involved the use of drugs.

2. When considering whether conduct off school grounds is seriously disruptive of the educational

process, the term "weapon" means any pistol or revolver, any dirk knife or switch knife, any

knife having an automatic spring release devise by which a blade is released from the handle,

having a blade of over one and one-half inches in length, and any other dangerous or deadly

weapon or instrument, including any BB gun, sling shot, blackjack, sand bag, metal or brass

knuckles, stiletto, knife, the edged portion of the blade of which is four inches and over in

length, or any martial arts weapon as defined below at section VII.B.

III. Actions Leading to Disciplinary Action, including Removal from Class, Suspension and/or Expulsion

Conduct which may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to, suspension and/or expulsion)

includes conduct on school grounds or at a school-sponsored activity, and conduct off school grounds, as set

forth above. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Striking or assaulting a student, members of the school staff or other persons.

2. Theft.

3. The use of obscene or profane language or gestures.

4. Violation of smoking, dress, transportation regulations, or other regulations and/or policies governing

student conduct.

5. Refusal to obey a member of the school staff, law enforcement authorities, or school volunteers, or

disruptive classroom behavior.

6. Any act of harassment based on an individual's sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, disability,

national origin or ancestry.

7. Refusal by a student to identify himself/herself to a staff member when asked, or misidentification of

oneself to such person(s).

8. A walkout from or sit-in within a classroom or school building or school grounds.

9. Blackmailing, threatening or intimidating school staff or students (or acting in a manner that could be

construed to constitute blackmail, a threat, or intimidation, regardless of whether intended as a joke).

10. Possession of any weapon, weapon facsimile, deadly weapon, pistol, knife, blackjack, bludgeon, box

cutter, metal knuckles, pellet gun, explosive device, firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, whether

functional or not, or any other dangerous object.

11. Unauthorized entrance into any school facility or portion of a school facility or aiding or abetting an

unauthorized entrance; or presence in an unauthorized area.

12. Possession or ignition of any fireworks or other explosive materials, or ignition of any material

causing a fire.

13. Unauthorized possession, sale, distribution, use or consumption of tobacco, drugs, narcotics or

alcoholic beverages (or any facsimile of tobacco, drugs, narcotics or alcoholic beverages, or any item

represented to be tobacco, drugs or alcoholic beverages). For the purposes of this Paragraph 13,

the term "drugs" shall include, but shall not be limited to, any medicinal preparation (prescription and

non-prescription) and any controlled substance whose possession, sale, distribution, use or

consumption is illegal under state and/or federal law.

14. Possession of paraphernalia used or designed to be used in the consumption, sale or distribution of

drugs, alcohol or tobacco, as described in subparagraph (13) above.

15. The destruction of real, personal or school property, such as, cutting, defacing or otherwise damaging

property in any way.

16. Accumulation of offenses such as school and class tardiness, class or study hall cutting, or failure to

attend detention.

17. Trespassing on school grounds while on out-of-school suspension or expulsion.

18. Making false bomb threats or other threats to the safety of students, staff members, and/or other

persons.

19. Defiance of school rules and the valid authority of teachers, supervisors, administrators, other staff

members and/or law enforcement authorities.

20. Throwing snowballs, rocks, sticks and/or similar objects, except as specifically authorized by school

staff.

21. Unauthorized and/or reckless and/or improper operation of a motor vehicle on school grounds or at

any school-sponsored activity.

22. Leaving school grounds, school transportation or a school-sponsored activity without authorization.

23. Use of or copying of the academic work of another individual and presenting it as the student's own

work, without proper attribution.

24. Use of a radio, mp3 players, walkman, beeper, paging device, cellular telephone, walkie talkie or

similar electronic device in any classroom or at a school-sponsored activity without the written

permission of the principal or his/her designee.

25. Unauthorized or improper use of any school computer, computer system, computer software, Internet

connection or similar school property or system, or the use of such property or system for

unauthorized purposes.

26. Possession and/or use of a laser pointer.

27. Hazing.

28. Bullying, defined as any overt acts by a student or a group of students directed against another

student with the intent to ridicule, humiliate or intimidate the other student while on school grounds or

at a school-sponsored activity which acts are repeated against the student over time.

29. Any other violation of school rules or regulations or a series of violations which makes the presence

of the student in school seriously disruptive of the educational process and/or a danger to persons or

property.

30. Any action prohibited by any Federal or State law which would indicate that the student presents a

danger to any person in the school community or school property.

31. Plagiarism: Any instance of cheating will result in the student receiving a zero on the quiz, test,

exam, or project and may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Board of Education

student discipline policy. Teachers will notify parents or guardians as soon as possible.

32. Eating, drinking, and gum chewing in the hallways, auditorium, classrooms, or media center is

prohibited.

33. No food or beverages are to be eaten or carried anywhere in the school except in the cafeteria.

34. Incomplete school work.

35. Any misuse of the internet or electronics that seriously disrupt the education process.

 

 

 

National Honor Society  Constitution

 

 

ARTICLE X: DISCIPLINE AND DISMISSAL

Section 1. The Faculty Council, in compliance with the rules and regulations of the National Honor Society, shall determine the procedure for dismissal. A written description of the dismissal procedure shall be available to interested parties. ³
Section 2. Members who fall below the standards that were the basis for their selection shall be promptly warned in writing by the chapter adviser and given a reasonable amount of time to correct the deficiency, except that in the case of flagrant violation of school rules or the law, a member does not have to be warned.
Section 3. The Faculty Council shall determine when an individual has exceeded a reasonable number of warnings.
Section 4. In all cases of pending dismissal, a member shall have a right to a hearing before the Faculty Council. (Note: This hearing is required and is considered "due process" for all members –Ed.)
Section 5. For purposes of dismissal, a majority vote of the Faculty Council is required.
Section 6. A member who has been dismissed may appeal the decision of the Faculty Council to the principal and thereafter under the same rules for disciplinary appeals in the school district. Section 7. NASSP shall hear no appeals in dismissal cases.
(Note: Refer to Article VIII, Section 7 regarding the permanent consequences for members when dismissed.)