Level I
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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 are expected to 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.
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