Disciplinary infractions and actions outlined in the District 11 "Student Conduct & Discipline Code Handbook" may include but need not be limited to the following:

    Level I

• unexcused absences/tardies
• altering classroom records
• assembly or group meeting misconduct
• cafeteria misconduct
• campus misconduct (when observed)
• dishonesty
• gambling
• hallway misconduct
• inappropriate dress and/or personal hygiene
• inappropriate public display of affection
• failure to follow direction
• littering
• panhandling
• abusive language toward staff/students
• other inappropriate conduct
• unexcused tardies
• Other inappropriate conduct

Actions

	parent contact
	detention before and/or after school
	in-school detention
	cleaning the part of the premises where infraction occurred
	referral to a counselor, social worker, or psychologist
	verbal warning and reprimand by the administrator

• flagrant and/or continued Level ! infractions
• altering school records
• failure to complete a disciplinary assignment
• intimidation
• theft
• unauthorized leaving of campus
• unsafe conduct
• harassment
• defacing school property
• school bus misconduct
• possession of fireworks, smoke bombs, etc.
• fighting
• possession of tobacco products on school property
• unexcused absence or truancy
• possession or distribution of noncurricular materials that are obscene, libelous, slanderous or defamatory
• possession or use of alcohol
• inadvertently or accidentally carrying, bringing or possessing a standard weapon or facsimile into school
• other actions which are grounds for suspension: 

  	continued willful disobedience or open and persistent defiance of proper authority
  	willful destruction or defacing school property
  	behavior on or off school property which is detrimental to the welfare or safety of other students or of school personnel including behavior which causes threat of physical harm to self or others
  	Serious violations in a school building or in or on school property.
  	Repeated interference in a school's ability to provide educational opportunities for children.

Actions

	charges filed with civil authorities
	cleaning part of the school premises as punishment
	in-school detention
	in-school alternatives
	administrator/parent/student conference
	parent contact
	parent contact and billing of parent for damages to school property
	recommendation of referral for evaluation/services
	referral to Central Administration for frequent and habitual infractions
	suspension

• flagrant and/or continued Level 2 infractions
• a knowingly false allegation of child abuse against a district employee
• damage to the personal property of a district employee
• any act prohibited by federal, state, or local law 
  • false alarms, malicious mischief, traffic violations on school property, and type of direct or implied threat to secure money or favors, use of fireworks, initiation, hazing, menacing or physically mistreating another student
• committing an act that is third degree assault if committed by an adult
• sexual harassment
• possession or use of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia
• knowingly, purposefully or recklessly carrying, bringing or possessing a standard weapon, or facsimile to school
• use of a standard weapon
• other acts which are grounds for suspensions

Actions-  mandatory suspension and may include but need not be limited to the following:

	same as level 2 actions
	a parent conference for the purpose of discussing reentry, recommendation for transfer or expulsion
	development of a remedial discipline plan
	exclusion from ceremonies or activities
	for possession or use of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia-referral to Office of Student Disciplinary Services for consideration of further disciplinary proceedings.

• carrying, bringing, using, or possessing any dangerous weapon or firearm facsimile in or on school property
• the distribution, manufacturing, dispensing or selling a drug or controlled substance
• commission of an act that is robbery or assault
• designation of a habitually disruptive student

Actions-  suspension followed by a referral to the Office of Student Disciplinary Services.  May also include:

	charges filed with civil authorities
	administrator/parent/student conference
	parental contact
	parental contact and billing of parent for damages to school property
	recommendation of referral for evaluation/service

Habitually Disruptive Students

    Students who are suspended for a material and substantial disruption for a third time during a school year are by legislative mandate subject to mandatory expulsion.  After the first such suspension during the school year, the school will develop a written "remedial discipline plan" for the student.  Parents are expected to be a participant in this plan.

Suspension and Expulsion

• Due process will be followed
• Students are not to be on school property during suspension or expulsion
• Work can be made-up during suspension (0 credit for the first 5 days, 75% credit for beyond 5 days)
• If a parent attends with student as an alternative, work gets full credit
• see district handbook for more information and details.

False Alarms

Students who knowingly pull an alarm, use a fire extinguisher, or report an emergency when none exists, will be subject to school disciplinary action and possible criminal charges with the Colorado Springs Police Department or Fire Department.

In-School Detention

1.         Students will be actively studying at all times, either work assigned by teachers or study packets assigned by the administrators.

2.        All assignments given to the student must be completed by the end of the detention period.

3.        The student must furnish all materials needed to complete assigned work.

4.        Tardiness will not be accepted.  After school detention or additional time in ISD will be given

5.        Students will be given assigned seats and need permission to move out of the seat.

6.        Sleeping is not allowed.

7.        Talking will not be permitted.

8.        Students will only be allowed to go to their lockers before arriving to ISD.

9.        Eating candy or food is not permitted.

10.     Lunch is eaten in the ISD area.

11.     Privileges are withheld during the period of ISD.  Counseling appointments can be kept if agreed upon by both the counselor and the supervisor.

12.     Permission to leave can be granted only by the ISD supervisor.

13.     If a student misbehaves at anytime in ISD, the administrator may send the student home.

14.     Yes, ISD is academically and mentally challenging and not meant to be fun!

Weapons

• We have a no tolerance policy. It is a level IV offense.

Smoking and Tobacco Products.

• State law prohibits smoking and use of tobacco products.  This applies to parents and visitors as well as students at all school events.  Disciplinary action will be taken for violation of this policy.  The violation will be a warning.  Repeated violations will result in suspension.

Formal disciplinary removals from classrooms by teachers

Policy JKBA and Regulation JKBA-R, “Formal Disciplinary Removals from Classrooms by Teachers,: were recently adopted by the Board of Education.  The policy and regulation specify the circumstances under which a student’s short-term removal from a teacher’s classroom-for disruptive behavior in the class – may count toward his or her long-term removal from the class.  After three such removals, a disruptive student may be removed from the class through the end of the quarter, or longer, depending on the circumstances.

“Disruptive behavior” is defined as behavior by a student in a teacher’s classroom that constitutes a Level II, III, or IV violation of the Student Conduct and Discipline Code, that significantly disrupts the classroom, and that substantially interferes with the ability of the teacher to teach the class or the ability of other students to learn.

The first and second short-term removals under this policy require parent contact; and a conference with parent, student, and appropriate staff to develop and implement a behavior plan.  The third removal requires parent notification; and a conference, and may result in the removal of the disruptive student form the teacher’s class for the remainder of the quarter, or longer, depending on the circumstances.

Off campus behavior

Behavior, which takes place off school grounds, may properly be the subject of suspension or expulsion where the behavior is detrimental to the safety or welfare of persons at school.

Insubordination

Students are expected to cooperate with persons in authority.  Not following directions of authority, being disobedient, failing to comply with a reasonable request, or using abusive or disrespectful language or action toward any staff member is insubordination.  Repeated or severe cases could result in possible suspension or expulsion.

Students are expected to respect the dignity and worth of others.  Report incidents of sexual harassment to the counselors or administration.  Examples are:

1.        Sexually oriented "kidding" or inappropriate references to sexual matters

2.        Continued or repeated offensive sexual flirtations, advances or proposals

3.        Continued or repeated verbal remarks about a person's body

4.        Making sexual or lewd gestures

5.        Displaying sexual material, such as cartoons, drawings, photos of nudes or pornography, or placing such material in someone's locker or desk

6.        Pressure to engage in sexual activity

7.        Unwelcome sexual touching, such as offensive brushing against a person, patting or pinching in a sexual manner

8.        "Rating" students on the basis of physical characteristics

9.        Conduct or communications, which, while not overtly sexual, would not have occurred except for the student's gender (vandalizing the property of a female student; and, verbal abuse of a sexual nature or using sexually degrading words to describe a person.

Board policy protects individuals from retaliation for reporting such incidents.

Theft

Do not bring valuables to school!  Students are expected to share relevant information with authorities and school officials in the event there is a theft.   We expect all students and staff to be dedicated to reducing theft and vandalism in the school.  A student may report items of value that are stolen to the Police Department.  Student Crimestoppers phone number is 444-7867.

Gangs and related activities

Gang activity or attire will not be tolerated.  Sabin will pursue enforcement of this policy to the fullest extent.

Drugs and Alcohol

We have a no tolerance policy.  Consequences will be given as per the level system.  One thousand feet from the school boundary lines is the federally supported Drug Free Zone where drugs including tobacco are not permitted. Use of or under the influence of a controlled substance means suspension and proof of counseling or treatment by a doctor is required before readmittance.  Selling or distribution is mandatory expulsion.  Police are notified in all cases.

Gambling

Students are prohibited from engaging in any type of game or activity of chance that involves betting or the use and exchange of money or goods.  Simulations of gambling or the possession of gambling paraphernalia is unacceptable.

Staff personal security and safety

Board policy protects staff from assault, disorderly conduct, harassment, knowingly false allegation of child abuse, or alleged criminal offense by students.  An investigation will be held to determine consequences and charges will be filed with authorities.

Student attendance

According to Colorado State law, it is the obligation of every parent to insure that every child under his/her care and supervision receives adequate education and training and attends school.