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WELCOME BACK -- THE AGENDA HAS ALL OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS IN IT -- I WILL REVIEW WITH STUDENTS IN 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE THIS WEEK.
MEMO FOR: 6h-8th Grade Students and Parents
SUBJECT: Disciplinary Procedures
FROM: The Dean of Students
1. ICS is continuing the demerit system to reflect differences among various types of infractions. We have still divided infractions into behavioral and non-behavioral offenses. (See attachments 1 and 2). Behavioral offenses result in demerits and usually will be preceded by a warning. The teacher always has the discretion to put a student out of the classroom if repeated demerits over time do not seem to be working.
2. Any student who commits a non-behavioral offense (such as a uniform infraction) will receive two warnings. The third warning, and every subsequent infraction in a quarter, will result in a demerit. .
3. Students who receive five demerits in a quarter will serve two nights detention. Detentions will usually be served from 3-4 PM on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Students will not do homework during these periods, as it is not a study hall. However, a teacher may have a student complete missing assignments.
4. Students who receive 10 demerits in a quarter serve four nights detention. On the 11th demerit, students and parents may be called to the school for a conference.
5. I will call parents under the following circumstances unless they want to be notified more often:
a. When the student has acquired two non-behavioral offenses of the same type (uniform, for example)
b. When the student has already earned three demerits
c. When the student has been expelled from the classroom. Note that a teacher may choose to expel a student if demerits don’t work, the child is increasingly argumentative, or when a demerit seems insufficient. Attachment 3 has the expulsion procedures.
6. Special cases:
a. Three tardies to school during a semester will earn two nights detention. Students must be in their classroom by the second bell at 8 a.m. Continued tardies after that will result in additional consepquences as determined by the principal.
b. Fighting still equals five demerits as a general rule.
c. Vandalism and theft may result in expulsion from the class for two days as a minimum. This would be an in-school suspension.
d. Throwing an item at another student in the classroom can result in expulsion from the classroom.
7. Behavioral infractions are not necessarily limited to those on the attached lists.
WILLIAM A. RILEY JR 3 Atch. on the other side
Dean of Students
ATTACHMENT 1 Non-Behavioral Infractions - examples
a. Being unprepared for class
b. Tardy to class (skipping class is grounds for in-school suspension)
c. Uniform violations
d. Textbooks not covered as required
e. Failure to return items sent home for signature
ATTACHMENT 2 Behavioral Infractions- examples
a. Disobedience or disrespect to a teacher
b. Throwing items at another in hallway or classroom
c. Talking out repeatedly
d. Ridiculing others in class or in hallway –being disruptive
e. Physical fooling around in the hallways
f. Leaving class without permission
g. Swearing or obscene language or gestures on school grounds, hallways, or classroom
h. Gum or candy without permission
i. Makeup and cosmetics used
ATTACHMENT 3 Procedures for Expulsion from the Classroom
1. First time in a semester: Student is outside of class for remainder of the period and must report into the office. Failure to do so is grounds for in-school suspension. Dean of Students notifies parents and warns them what will happen if there is a second expulsion from the classroom.
2. Second time in a semester: In-school suspension for the remainder of the day. Dean of
Students notifies parents and warns them of the consequences of a third expulsion from the classroom.
3. Third time in a semester: Student serves remainder of the first day in in-school suspension
and then serves the entire next day in another in-school suspension. Dean of Students notifies parents that a conference is necessary before student may return to class and also warns them of the consequences of a fourth expulsion.
4. Fourth time in a semester: Student serves remainder of the day in in-school suspension,
plus an additional two days of in-school suspension. Possible probation with conference and behavioral counseling or behavior disorders investigation recommended. Parents warned of implications of a fifth expulsion.
5. Fifth time in a semester: Out of school suspension: Principal informs parents and actions
are taken in accordance with Diocesan policy.
6. Discretion: The Principal, in consultation with the Dean of Students, has discretion to amend these policies as needed.
POINTS OF EMPHASIS ON THE DRESS CODE
RATIONALE: Remember the point of the dress code – take the emphasis upon individual appearance and place it on schoolwork instead. Your individual personality will shine through without having to spend extra time trying to make yourself stand out with the latest in personal appearance items. If you are not sure – ask first. Remember also that we expect you to comply with the spirit of the dress code rather than figuring out a way around it.
The following list clarifies items mentioned in the ICS handbook that were either vague or open to interpretation. Other rules in the ICS handbook still apply. Remember, you are in school.
Minimal jewelry only – a barely noticeable chain; no bracelets; no rings; earrings no larger than a dime and placed on the ears – small hoop earrings that hook into the earlobe are fine. No dangling earrings, no large hoop earrings. Watches are fine. If you are not sure, ask first.
Makeup—none. No mascara, blush, eyeliner, etc…
Hair – No highly contrasting highlights or unnatural colors like purple, etc… Save it for the summer. Headbands are fine but keep them simple – it should not be noticeable. Fads are for summer.
Nail polish – light pink or clear only – it should not be noticeable.
Socks – navy blue, black, or white only. A small logo or trim is fine. Socks should be visible so we can make sure you are wearing them. Tights and ankle-length leggings should be a solid navy blue or white.
SHOES: Students must wear tennis shoes---recess and P.E. and safety.
Shirts
1. must be tucked in from the first bell in the morning until after the last bell of the day. Tuck in shirts after lunch recess and after PE. There is one exception to shirts being tucked in – on those days when you get to wear your favorite shirt but with uniform bottoms.
2. Shirts---solid white/pastel blue with a collar with no trim/ lace ruffles in the middle/upper grades.
3. Turtlenecks are permissible.
4. Undershirts must be solid white with no logos.
5. A white or blue long-sleeve shirt may be worn beneath the uniform shirt for warmth as an option to wearing the sweatshirt.
Hoodies may not be worn in the classroom except on a non-uniform day.
Sweatshirts – Navy blue, with or without ICS logo. No other logos permitted.
DRESS UP DAYS:
1. Skirts and dresses must be no more than two inches above the knee, front and back. (credit card held lengthwise.)
2. No tank-tops, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines, or excessively tight-fitting shirts.
3. No bare midriffs.
4. Clogs are fine, as long as they are not open-toed.
5. Slacks should not be tight-fitting – if you have to ask yourself whether or not this is appropriate, it probably isn’t.
6. No jeans – khakis or other suitable dress slacks
7. No flip-flops or sandals
8. Normal rules concerning make-up apply unless waived by the principal.
DRESS DOWN DAYS: No torn jeans or other pants flip-flops or sandals EVER, No short shorts ( no more than 2 inches above the knee (credit card held lengthwise.) No bare midriffs. Normal rules concerning make-up apply unless waived by the principal.
Bullying Behavior Consequences: These steps are followed per semester. New slate each semester.
Steps:
1. Verbal discussion with teacher
2. Removal from activity where behavior occurred: lunch in hallway, recess with teacher or outside of the office for one day. Parental notice
3. 1 hour after school detention (writing assignment such as copy a textbook, write a letter of apology to the victim or civic duty as decided by the teacher). Parental notice
4. One day in school suspension. Student must be outside of the classroom, either in another classroom or by principal's office. Parental notice
5. Parent must come get student when offense occurs. The student will be picked up and out of school for the remainder of that day plus the following day. Pursuit of behavioral modification intervention
6. Expulsion.
The principal, in consultation with the Dean of Students and homeroom teacher has discretion to amend these policies as needed. The principal reserves the right to waive and/or deviate from any and all disciplinary regulations for just cause at his discretion.
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