LEVEL I OFFENSES

Inappropriate Behavior Requiring Teacher Intervention

1.   NONCOMPLIANCE WITH CLASSROOM RULES

Each teacher establishes the rules and procedures for his/her classroom. Students are expected to observe those rules and to respond promptly and appropriately to the direction of the teacher.  Students are expected to bring necessary materials to class (books, paper, pencils, calculator, etc.) and/or participate in class work, assignments, projects and other classroom activities.  

2.   IDENTIFICATION BADGES

All students must wear their school issued I.D. during school hours.  Student who misplace or break their I.D.s must purchase a replacement by the next school day.  A temporary I.D. will be issued to students not wearing an I.D. NOTE:  Teachers may issue detentions to students who fail to wear the permanent I.D. badge or have it replaced within the appropriate time frame. Replacement cost will be $5.00 for each I.D. Students who repeatedly fail to wear their ID may be referred to the grade level office.

3.   INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

Intentional acts, behaviors or conduct in the classroom which interfere with an orderly environment will not be tolerated.  This includes the use of any oral or written rude or disrespectful comments or gestures toward another student. The grade level administrator may apply additional consequences beyond those generally described for Level I Offenses if the violation includes threats, aggression, or other inappropriate behavior.

4.   INAPPROPRIATE ITEMS

Electronic devices (Ipods, MP3 players, cell phones, headsets, etc.) are to be turned off when students enter an academic setting such as a classroom, library, or lab.  Items which may interfere with the educational process or may endanger the safety of another person are prohibited. NOTE: Teachers or any supervising adult may confiscate any inappropriate items if used during class time.  Kirkwood High School is not liable for any lost or stolen items.

5.   PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION

Inappropriate displays of affection are not allowed in the school building, on school grounds, or during school activities. Students who violate this rule may be assigned a higher level consequence, depending on the nature of the violation.

6.   DRESS CODE/INAPPROPRIATE CLOTHING

Students’ dress and appearance are required to be of such character as to not disrupt nor detract from the instructional procedures of the school day.  Please see the Dress Code page for specific dress code guidelines.

7.   COMPUTER/INTERNET

Minor misuse of computer Internet policy may result in a short-term loss (semester/year) of computer/Internet access in accordance with district guidelines.  Additional consequences may be assigned depending on the severity of the behavior.  Major violations will be dealt with as Level IV offenses.

8.  ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Cheating on tests, assignments, projects or similar activities; plagiarism; claiming credit for another person’s work; fabrication of facts, sources or other supporting material; unauthorized collaboration; facilitating academic dishonesty cannot be tolerated in the school environment. The teacher will confiscate all evidence and document the situation. See Academic Honesty policy for consequences.

 CONSEQUENCES FOR LEVEL I OFFENSES

 For the first through third offense, the teacher will administer one of the following consequences: 

1.                 Private conference with student

2.                 Phone call or conference with parent or guardian

3.                 Before or after school detention

Fourth and subsequent offenses:  A discipline referral is completed and forwarded to the grade level office. 

Depending on the nature of the violation and the number of teacher interventions, the grade level administrator may increase the level of the offense.

LEVEL II OFFENSES

Inappropriate Behavior Requiring Administrative Intervention

1.  REPEATED LEVEL I OFFENSES

Students who continue to demonstrate Level I offenses and interfere with the orderly environment of the classroom after teacher intervention will receive consequences described for Level II offenses.

2.  UNCOOPERATIVE BEHAVIOR / HORSEPLAY  

Engaging in inappropriate or uncooperative behavior toward a staff member or others present at school or at a school-related activity.  This includes repeated classroom disruptions and horseplay.

3.  FORGERY/ FRAUD

              Forgery/ Falsifying of notes, hall passes, or other school related   documents. 

4.  USE OF INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE/GESTURES   

Obscenity, obscene gestures, profanity, vulgarity, whether verbal or written, is considered inappropriate language.  (See policy AC)

5.  DISTRIBUTION OF MERCHANDISE/MATERIALS

Students may not distribute written materials or insignia which is obscene or insulting.  This includes distribution of non-curricular materials without principal approval. 

6.  FAILURE TO ATTEND A DETENTION

Failure to attend detention will result in additional consequences to include extended detention, ISS or Loss of Privilege.

7.  SPREADING RUMORS

Spreading information, false or otherwise, to embarrass or ridicule others is considered inappropriate.  (See policy AC)

8.  PARKING VIOLATIONS

Students who violate parking regulations will be fined $15 for each parking violation. Students who receive repeated parking violations may lose parking lot privileges.

9.  INCENDAIRY DEVICES

Possessing, displaying or using matches, lighters or other devices used to start fires unless required as part of an educational exercise and supervised by district staff.

CONSEQUENCES FOR LEVEL II OFFENSES

FIRST OFFENSE:          One to three detentions, extended detention, and/or LOP.

SECOND OFFENSE:     Two to three days of ISS

SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES:              Determined by Grade Level Administrator, could include additional ISS, and/or up to 3 days OSS. 

Depending on the nature of the violation and the number of previous interventions, the grade level administrator may increase the level of the offense.

LEVEL III OFFENSES

Inappropriate Behavior Requiring Administrative Intervention

1. GAMBLING

Betting on any uncertain outcome, regardless of stakes; engaging in any game of chance or activity in which something of real or symbolic value may be won or lost. Gambling includes, but is not limited to, betting on outcomes of activities, assignments, contests and games. Items and money will be confiscated.  Parents will be contacted.

2.  SCUFFLING / ENGAGING IN DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR TOWARD SELF OR OTHERS

Minor physical contact such as shoving, pushing, or jostling which could lead to a fight is considered scuffling.  Any incident that requires significant staff intervention, is extremely disruptive, and/or in which students do not immediately comply with staff directives, will be considered a Level IV offense.

3.  LYING /FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIVE OF STAFF

The failure to comply with reasonable requests from a staff member, refusing to identify one's self when requested to do so, or giving false information will result in a referral to the grade level administrator.

4.  POSSESSION OR USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Possession or use of tobacco products and paraphernalia at any time or place on school grounds is prohibited.  Students are not allowed to use tobacco on field trips or at school activities.  Students are not allowed to smoke in a vehicle while it is on school grounds.  For complete policy on Tobacco Abuse see Board Policy JFCH-R.

5.  HARASSMENT/HAZING

Hazing is defined as any action which intentionally creates mental or physical abuse, discomfort, embarrassment, ridicule, or harassment and is prohibited at KHS. The intentional threatening, intimidating, or harassing of another person by word, act, or deed is considered serious and will be handled according to Board Policy.  This includes offensive use of racial/ethnic jokes, racial slurs, or sexual oriented jokes.  (See Board Policy JFCF and AC)

6.  DEFACING SCHOOL PROPERTY

The willful or malicious destruction or defacement of any school property is not permitted. This includes desks, books, student I.D.s, lockers and other items that are property of Kirkwood School District.  Depending on the nature of the violation the level of offense may increase to vandalism.

7.  INAPPROPRIATE USE OF DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY/STUDENT WORK STATION

Students are required to sign and abide by the district technology User Agreement before they use KHS technology provided in their classroom, library or lab. Violations of this agreement will result in loss of privilege to use technology.  (See policy EHB and EHB-AP)

8.  RECKLESS DRIVING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR AT SCHOOL FUNCTIONS

Students are expected to operate their vehicles in a safe manner on the campus.  Any type of driving which endangers the safety of the driver or others is considered to be reckless driving.

9. REPEATED INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR THAT OTHER ATTEMPTS HAVE FAILED TO CORRECT

Depending on the nature of the offense and the number of interventions attempted to correct a Level I or II offense, the offense will become a Level III.

CONSEQUENCES FOR LEVEL III OFFENSES

FIRST OFFENSE:                             One to three days of ISS

SECOND OFFENSE:                        Three to five days of ISS

THIRD OFFENSE:                            Minimum three days of OSS

SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES:             Five, then seven, then ten days of OSS; Any ten day suspension will be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for a discipline hearing.

Depending on the nature of the violation and the number of previous interventions, the grade level administrator may increase the level of the offense.

LEVEL IV OFFENSES

Inappropriate Behavior Requiring Administrative Intervention

1.  FIGHTING/JOINING IN A FIGHT/INCITING A FIGHT

Fighting, defined as physical and/or verbal abuse where all parties have contributed to the conflict, either verbally or physically, is prohibited.  Students are expected to seek nonviolent means in solving disputes.  If physical confrontation is anticipated, students are to seek assistance from an administrator, walking counselor, teacher, or staff member.  Students who engage in fighting will be arrested.

2.  GANG ACTIVITY

Students are prohibited from promoting or participating in any gang related activity.  Students are prohibited from displaying or wearing gang logos, writing or distributing gang related symbols or literature, and communicating with any gang signs, gestures, or language.

3.  INTIMIDATION OR EXTORTION, THREATENING OTHER STUDENTS, ENGAGING IN       THREATENING BEHAVIOR

The intentional threatening, intimidating, or harassing of another person by word, act or deed will not be tolerated.  The solicitation of money or anything of value from another student in return for protection or in connection of a threat to inflict harm is considered extortion.

4. INDECENT EXPOSURE, INDECENT ACT, OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Engaging in any act of a sexual nature, such as touching, “mooning”, pulling at another’s clothes, sexual name calling, spreading sexual rumors, jokes, and/ or pictures, is considered indecent and unacceptable. 

5.  PHYSICAL AGGRESSION/PHYSICAL HAZING/BULLYING

Physical aggression is contact such as, but not limited to, shoving or pushing which could lead to a fight or harm another individual.  This includes hazing and bullying as outline in District Policy JFCF.

6.  VANDALISM

The willful or malicious destruction or defacement of any property, whether school property or individual private property is considered vandalism.  This includes vandalism on parking lots and while at any school activity.

7.  DISRESPECT, DEFIANCE, OR INSUBORDINATION TOWARD ADULTS

The failure to comply with reasonable requests from a staff member or acts of disrespect directed at a staff member or other adult will not be tolerated.

8.  OBSTRUCTING OR INTERFERING WITH ADULTS TRYING TO REACH A CRISIS SITUATION

Student behavior that prohibits staff from dealing with a dangerous or crisis situation is considered obstructive.

9.  STEALING OR BEING IN POSSESSION OF ANOTHER’S PROPERTY

Taking or using others’ possessions without their knowledge is stealing.  Theft by acceptance, possession, purchase, taking and/or transfer of property belonging to another is prohibited.  Offenders are subject to legal prosecution.

10. INAPPROPRIATE USE OF 911/SETTING A FALSE ALARM

This violation applies to alarms made verbally, physically, in writing, or by any other method including 911 phone calls.

11. INAPPROPRIATE TAMPERING OF DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY/TEACHER WORKSTATION

              Students must comply with the District Technology Usage Agreement.

12. BEING ON CAMPUS OR ATTENDING A SCHOOL FUNCTION WHILE ON OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION

Students who have been suspended may not be on any school district property or attend any Kirkwood School function whether on or off campus during the period of the suspension unless authorized to do so by the Superintendent or Principal.  Such behavior may incur additional consequences.  (See policy JGF)

13. REFUSAL TO TAKE AN ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG TEST BASED ON REASONABLE SUSPICION

Students for whom there is reasonable suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, are in violation of district rules, policy, state and/or federal laws if they refuse to cooperate with a requested test.

14. POSSESSING OR USING FIREWORKS/DANGEROUS ITEMS

              Possessing or using fireworks or items that present a danger to oneself or others is prohibited.

15. POSSESSION OR DISPLAY OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT, VULGAR OR VIOLENT MATERIAL

Students may not possess or display, electronically or otherwise, sexually explicit, vulgar or violent material including, but not limited to, pornography or depictions of nudity, violence or explicit death or injury. This prohibition does not apply to curricular material that has been approved by district staff for its educational value. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where it is protected by law.

16. REPEATED INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR THAT OTHER ATTEMPTS HAVE FAILED TO CORRECT

Depending on the nature of the offense and the number of interventions attempted to correct a Level I, II or III offense, the offense will become a Level IV.

LEVEL IV CONSEQUENCES

            FIRST OFFENSE:                OSS up to ten days

            SECOND OFFENSE:           OSS five to ten days with a possible recommendation for up to 180–day suspension

        SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES:  OSS ten days and a possible recommendation for up to 180-day suspension and/or expulsion.

Depending on the nature of the violation and the number of previous interventions, the grade level administrator may increase the level of the offense.

             
LEVEL V OFFENSES

Severely Inappropriate Behavior Requiring Administrative Intervention

1.  THREATENING A STAFF MEMBER

The intentional, willful threat to do bodily harm to a staff member will be taken seriously and may be subject to legal prosecution.

2.  ASSAULTING A STAFF MEMBER

            The attempt to do bodily harm, unwanted intentional touching, or application of force to a staff member will not be tolerated and may be subject to legal prosecution.

3.  ASSAULTING ANOTHER STUDENT

The attempt to do bodily harm, unwanted intentional touching, or application of force to another student will not be tolerated and may be subject to legal prosecution.

4.  POSSESSING OR USING A WEAPON

A student shall not possess, handle, use or transmit any weapon as defined in District Policy JFCJ.

5.  POSSESSING, USING OR SUSPICION OF BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS/CHEMICALS

Possession or being under the influence of unauthorized drugs, paraphernalia or substances represented to be such, is prohibited on any school property or at any school activity. (See policy JFCH)

6.  SELLING OR DISTRIBUTING DRUGS/CHEMICALS OR SUBSTANCES REPRESENTED AS SUCH

              See District Policy  JFCH.

7.  PRESENTING A THREAT TO THE LIVES OF OTHERS OR MIMICING TERRORISM

              Such threats will be taken seriously and are subject to legal prosecution.

8.  SAFE SCHOOLS VIOLATION

The school district will suspend any student who has been charged with a violation that falls under the Missouri Safe Schools Act.

              CONSEQUENCES FOR LEVEL V OFFENSES

CONSEQUENCES FOR ALL OFFENSES: OSS ten days and a possible recommendation for up to 180-day suspension and/or expulsion.  All Level V offenses may be subject to legal prosecution.