STUDENT HANDBOOK! What every student needs to know at Discovery Middle School.

STUDENT HANDBOOK!

What every student needs to know at Discovery Middle School

ACTIVITY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (p. 6)

Students may become ineligible to participate due to...•unexcused absences •unsatisfactory academic progress•behavior during the school day, practice, and competitions•severe behavior may result in immediate suspension from activity

STUDENT DISCIPLINE POLICY (P. 8)

The purpose of the policy is to ensure students' safety, guarantee a quality educational experience.

Code of Conduct (p. 8)

RespectResponsibilityKindnessHonestyFairness

Rules of Conduct (p. 8-13)

Truancy (being absent without approval) and Unauthorized Absences

• Students are required to attend school

• Absences must be excused by parents/guardians

• Students are responsible for making up missed work

• Students will be disciplined for excessive tardiness

•Damage to School or Personal Property Vandalism pg 9

•Purposely damaging property is NOT acceptableFor example, do not kick your locker!

•Theft• Having something

that doesn’t belong to you

•Assault• Doing something

to intentionally scare someone else

•Aggravated Assault• Doing something

to intentionally scare someone else that harms them physically

•Verbal Assaults• Written or oral abuse

•Threats or Disruptions pg. 9

•Any disruption that interrupts learning

•Dangerous, Harmful and Nuisance Substances and Articles

• Drugs & Alcohol• Tobacco• Harmful or Nuisance Articles—any illegal or

disruptive items• Possession of a Dangerous Weapon

• any firearm• any device capable of causing injury or death• flammable liquid• “look alike” weapons

•School Location pg. 10

• Any school grounds

• Field trips• Bus stops• School vehicles• Anywhere school

functions are held

•Exceptions pg 10

•Anyone who accidentally has a weapon will not be disciplined if he/she immediately takes the weapon to the principal (or other trusted adult)See pages 10-11 for additional exceptions

 •Consequences for Weapon PossessionUse/Distribution for Non-Students

•May be fired•Will be asked to leave school property•Law enforcement may be notified•See pages 12-13 for definitions of weapon, firearm, gun, bodily harm, etc.•Bus Discipline—students may lose the privilege of riding the bus•Failure to Identify Oneself

•Unacceptable Behavior includes (N. pg 13)

• Anything that disrupts others' learning

• Anything that endangers others

• Violating the discipline policy

• Giving false information or not sharing information needed to solve an investigation

• Violating a law

Disciplinary Action (p. 13)

Includes but is not limited to...Detention Loss of school privileges Removal from class Suspension Expulsion

Disciplinary action will be taken on a case-by-case basis depending on the severity of the behavior, age of student, etc.

 Law enforcement will be notified when laws are

broken.

•Removal from Class (p. 14)

• Students may be removed from class for

•Disrupting others' learning•Endangering others•Violating discipline policy

•Suspension, Exclusion, Expulsion, Pupil Fair Dismissal Act pg 15

• Pupil Fair Dismissal Act-details, pag 15• Parents will be notified• While suspended, excluded, or expelled students

are not allowed on school property or will be treated as a trespasser

•Lockers (p. 16)

Lockers are school property•Locker searches may be performed at any time—no notice, no permission from student, no search warrant•Personal possessions in lockers will only be searched if the school has reasonable suspicion •School will notify students if their lockers have been searched

•Lost/Destroyed/Damaged Textbooks (p. 17)

• Students are responsible to pay for lost, destroyed, or damaged textbooks

• The cost depends on the damage and value of the book

 See pages 17-20 for possible disciplinary actions for different violations

•Hazing Policy (p. 22)

The purpose of this policy Is to maintain a safe learning environment.

Hazing is harassing,humiliating, or abusing someone as a way of initiating them into a student organization. ANYONE (teachers, principals, students, volunteers, etc.) who participates in or tolerates hazing is subject to disciplinary action. Reporting Procedures (p. 23)Report hazing immediately to a trusted adult. Grades or assignments cannot be impacted by reporting hazing. School District Action (p. 23)The school district will investigate all reports of hazing and will take appropriate disciplinary action if necessary. Reprisal (p. 24)The school district will discipline anyone who seeks revenge against someone who reports a violation of the policy.

BYOD pg 26

1. You are responsible for your device-lock it up!2. You are responsible for your device-don’t drop it!3. Misconduct might lead to inspection of your device!4. Violations of the rules may lead to no use!5. The teacher decides when you need to use your device.6. Device used for education purposes ONLY!7. You cannot record or take pictures and post them!8. No private networks - you must use 206guest!

More Rules/Expectations pg 26 -

●Backpacks - not during the school day from class to class●Visitors - check into the office●Longboarding/Skateboarding/Rollerblading - not on school grounds●Busses-same policies go on bus as in school●Hallway Lockers - use the lock provided by the school

Full AbsenteeismTruancy Policy pg. 27

Come to school so you can have fun and learn!

Lunch Room Policy pg. 29

Just a few to remember…

School rules apply in the lunchroom!

Clean up after yourself.

Leave all food and beverages in the lunchroom.

STUDENT HANDBOOK!

What every student needs to know at Discovery Middle School