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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Grades K-6

Student offenses are in four categories. Most of these are listed below. Administrators are responsible for discipline and will classify any offense not listed below unless directed by the Board of Education.

CATEGORY I - Offenses to be administered by the school that may result in, reprimand, loss of privilege, detention (where applicable), corporal punishment, time-out, or suspension due to severity of incident.

1. Refusing to do assigned work
2. Tardiness (class or school)
3. Refusing to participate in required school activities (wellness activities, reading instructions, etc.)
4. Minor violations of school or classroom rules
5. Conduct which disrupts the peace or good order of the school or the learning environment (impudence, profanity, disorderly conduct, and disregard for authority, etc.)
6. Inappropriate dress or appearance considered disruptive to the school
7. Unauthorized presence on another school campus
8. Loitering (no student should remain at school beyond last bus departure)
9. Inappropriate public display of affection
10. Open food or drink in school without permission
11. Unauthorized use of copying machines, computer, phones, printers
12. Truancy

CATEGORY II - Offenses that may result in suspension. Any student suspended will not be allowed to participate in any school function including field trips, athletic practices or contests, etc.

1st time Category II Offense - 3 days suspension or in-school suspension (where applicable) or corporal punishment

2nd time Category II Offense - 5 days suspension or corporal punishment or in school suspension (where applicable)

3rd time Category II Offense - 10 days suspension

4th time Category II Offense - referral to Student Disciplinary Authority

1. Fighting (both parties, unless one was attacked for no apparent reason)
2. Use of foul or abusive language
3. Disrespect to teacher/staff/peer
4. Harassment (verbal or physical)
5. Assault (verbal or physical)
6. Use or possession of tobacco in any form
7. Use or possession of any incendiary device (lighter, matches, etc.)
8. Insubordination (not following the directive from a teacher, administrator, or other school system employee)
9. Leaving school grounds or class without permission, including the lunch period
10. Repeated refusal to do assigned work
11. Chronic disruption
12. Failure to provide correct identity/address
13. Continued dishonesty (copying, cheating, forging signatures, lying)
14. Misuse/destruction of school property
15. Extortion
16. Sexual misconduct
17. Participation in a school disruption
18. Receipt, sale, possession or distribution of stolen property (reported to legal authorities)
19. Trespassing on school property
20. Prescription policy violation
21. Unauthorized possession or use of schools keys
22. Gambling (pitching pennies, dice or other activities)
23. Computer hacking or tampering
24. Stealing (may be reported to police)
25. Bullying, threatening, or intimidating behavior

CATEGORY III - these offenses are subject to suspension up to a maximum of 20 days.

1. Possession of alcohol (mandatory 20-day suspension)
2. Possession/sale/distribution of drug paraphernalia (including rolling papers)
3. Pulling fire alarm or otherwise causing one to sound when no fire or smoke is visible
4. Indecent exposure
5. Possession or detonation of an incendiary or explosive material (firecracker or greater, as well as stink/smoke bomb, poppers, etc.)
6. Destruction of school property (full restitution will be expected)
7. Sexual harassment as defined by board policy
8. Inciting a school disruption (stopping normal proceeding in school)
9. Repeated violation of school rules
10. Verbal assault on a school employee
11. Operating a cellular device with video or picture taking capabilities in a locker room, classroom, bathroom, or other location where such operation may violate the privacy right of another person.
12. Being present at school or a school sponsored event under the influence of a controlled substance or any substance prohibited by Board policy

CATEGORY IV - There will be zero tolerance for the following offenses. These offenses will be reported to the superintendent and to law enforcement officials.

1. Bomb threats
2. Malicious arson
3. Possession or distribution of illegal drugs or controlled substance, including marijuana
4. Possession and/or use of weapons (see board policy)
5. Battery on a school employee
6. Students who possess any non-prescribed intoxicating substance or drug. Such substances include, but are not limited to, Posh, K2, Molly's Plant Food, Bath Salts, Mephodrone, or any type of intoxicating substance. School discipline may include suspension for up to one calendar year.

PROCEDURES FOR VIOLATION OF STUDENT USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Examples of Electronic Devices but not limited to: Cell phones, Camera phones, PDAs, iPods, MP3 players, Discman, Beepers, Pagers, Gameboys, etc.

1. First Offense - Confiscate cellular phone and return only to parent, warning issued.
2. Second Offense - Two days afterschool detention.
3. Third Offense - One day out-of-school suspension and subsequent offenses will result in one day out of school suspensions per offense.

• All confiscated electronic devices must be picked up at the school by the parent
• The Smith County School System is not responsible for lost or stolen devices

Bullying Policy

Students shall be provided a learning environment free from sexual, racial, ethnic and religious Discrimination/harassment. It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee or any student to discriminate against or harass a student through disparaging conduct or communication that is sexual, racial, ethnic or religious in nature.

General School Rules

• School rules apply to all school grounds, including but not limited to: cafeteria, gym, playground, etc.
• Students will be respectful to all faculty, staff, and other students.
• No gang identifiers are allowed on school grounds (bandannas, signs, symbols, etc.
• The rules of the school and each classroom teacher should be followed at all times.
• No chewing gum or tobacco product is allowed in school.
• No toys, games, cards, radios, CD players, cameras or other items may be brought to school for play without special permission from the teacher.
• No obscene pictures, magazines, or books will be brought to school.
• Students may not have pagers or cellular phones at school.
• Students, who deface or injure any of the school property, including school buses, shall pay in full all damages.
• No glass bottles or glass containers of any kind will be allowed at school.
• No profanity, ugly talk, or gestures are to be used at school.
• Fighting is never allowed at school, on the playground, or on the bus. Immediate, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.
• No hats are to be worn at school or on the bus, without special permission from the teacher.

Dress Code

Clothing and/or appearance that disrupt the educational process by drawing undesirable attention to the wearer will not be allowed. Students will not dress, groom, wear or use emblems, insignias, badges or other symbols that distract other students, cause disruptions or interfere with the operation of the school.

• Shoes that might mar, cut, or otherwise damage school property must not be worn. Shoes must be worn at all times.
• Offensive language or pictures will not be permitted on clothing.
• Shorts are allowed for all grades. Shorts and skirts must come to the tips of your fingers when arms are straight to your side
• Pants, skirts, etc. must be worn with the waistband at waist level.
• No underclothing will show at any time.
• Tube tops, bare midriff or half shirts are not allowed.
• Pierced ears with appropriate jewelry are acceptable. Other pierced body parts with attached jewelry are not to be worn.
• No unnatural hair color, spiked or Mohawk hair style shall be worn
• All makeup must be of natural color and moderately applied
• The wearing of headgear and sunglasses are not permitted.