Level III
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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.
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