SCHOOL SYSTEM
CODE OF CONDUCT
Code of Conduct
Progressive Discipline
Process
Behavior Support Process
Parental Involvement Process
Revised 2002
Revised 2004
Revised 2005
Revised 2006
Page
1. Student Code of Conduct 3-12
2. Progressive Discipline Process 13-22
3. Behavior Support Process 23-26
4. Parental Involvement Process 27
5. Guidelines for Forming a Club 28
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The purpose of this code is to provide
students in the Rabun County School System an effective and safe learning
environment.
The school’s primary goal is to educate, not to
punish; however, when the behavior of an individual student comes in conflict
with the rights of others, corrective actions may be necessary for the benefit
of that individual and the school as a whole.
Accordingly, students shall be governed by policies, regulations and
rules set forth in the Code of Conduct.
The Code of Conduct is effective during the following times and in the following places:
• At school or on school property at any time;
• Off school grounds at any school-related activity, function or event and while traveling to and from such events;
• On school buses and at school bus stops.
Also, students may be
disciplined for conduct off campus which could result in the student being
criminally charged with a felony and which makes the student’s continued
presence at school a potential danger to persons or property at the school or
which disrupts the educational process.
Major offenses including, but not limited to,
drug and weapon offenses can lead to schools being named as an
The
Student
codes of conduct must “encourage parents and guardians to inform their children
on the consequences, including potential criminal penalties, of underage sexual
conduct and crimes for which a minor can be tried as an adult.
AUTHORITY
OF THE TEACHER
The Superintendent fully
supports the authority of principals and teachers in the school system to
remove a student from the classroom pursuant to provisions of state law.
Each teacher shall comply
with the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 20-2-737 which requires the filing of a
report by a teacher who has knowledge that a student has exhibited behavior
that repeatedly or substantially interferes with the teacher’s ability to
communicate effectively with the students in his or her class or with the
ability of such student’s classmates to learn, where such behavior is in
violation of the student code of conduct.
Such report shall be filed with the principal or designee on the school
day of the most recent occurrence of such behavior, shall not exceed one page,
and shall describe the behavior. The
principal or designee shall, within one school day after receiving such a report
from a teacher, send to the student’s parents or guardian a copy of the report
and information regarding how the student’s parents or guardians may contact
the principal or designee.
The principal or designee shall notify in
writing the teacher and the student’s parents or guardian of the discipline or
student support services which has occurred as a result of the teacher’s report
within one school day from the imposition of discipline or the utilization of
the support services. The principal or
designee shall make a reasonable attempt to confirm that the student’s parents
or guardian has received the written notification, including information as to
how the parents or guardian may contact the principal or designee.
The degree of discipline
imposed will be in accordance with the progressive discipline process unless
otherwise stated.
1.
Possession, sale, use in any
amount, distribution, or being under the influence of any narcotic drug,
hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturates, marijuana, drug paraphernalia
or alcoholic beverage or other intoxicant
2.
Possession, distribution,
attempted sale or sale of substances represented as drugs or alcohol
3.
Sale, attempted sale,
distribution, possession or being under the influence of a prescription or over
the counter drugs
4.
Possession or use of a
weapon or dangerous instrument as provided for in Code Section 16-11-127.1: A student shall not
possess, use, handle, or transmit any object that reasonably can be considered
a weapon. Students who possess firearms
on campus will be subject to a minimum of a one calendar year suspension and
will be referred to law enforcement officials.
5.
Verbal assault, including
threats of violence or bodily harm and/or sexual assault or harassment, of
teachers, administrators, other school personnel, other students, or persons
attending school-related functions: Immediate suspension and automatic referral to a
disciplinary tribunal if a student is alleged to have committed an assault upon
a teacher or other school personnel; possible referral to a disciplinary
tribunal if a student is alleged to have committed an assault upon another
student or a person attending a school-related function.
6.
Physical assault or battery,
including sexual battery, of other students, or persons attending
school-related functions: possible referral to a disciplinary tribunal if a student is alleged
to have committed battery upon another student or a person attending a
school-related function.
7.
Physical violence against a
teacher, school bus driver, or other school personnel:
a.
Immediate suspension and
automatic referral to the disciplinary tribunal if a student is alleged to have
committed an act of physical violence against a teacher or other school personnel:
Expulsion for the remainder of the student’s eligibility to attend public
schools for acts of physical violence found by a tribunal to have intentionally
made physical contact which causes physical harm to another unless such
physical contact or physical harm was in defense of himself or herself, as
provided in Code Section 16-3-21; or the Board may authorize the student to
attend alternative school for the period of the expulsion; provided, however,
that if such student is in kindergarten through grade six, then the Board upon
the recommendation of the tribunal may permit the student to re-enroll in
regular programs for grades 9 through 12; and provided further that if the
Board does not operate an alternative education program for grades kindergarten
through grade six, then the Board may permit the student in kindergarten
through grade six who commits such an act to re-enroll in the public school
system. The student shall be referred to
juvenile court with a request for a petition alleging delinquent behavior.
b.
Possible punishments may
include expulsion, long-term suspension, or short-term suspension for students
found by a tribunal to have intentionally made physical contact of an insulting
or provoking nature with the person of another.
8. Bus Misbehavior - The following specific provisions shall govern student conduct and safety on all school buses:
a.
All provisions of the
Student Code of Conduct apply to behavior on the school bus, including but not
limited to, acts of physical violence as defined by Code Section 20-2-751.6,
bullying as defined by subsection (a) of the Code Section 20-2-751.4, physical
assault or battery of other persons on the school bus verbal assault of other
persons on the school bus, disrespectful conduct toward the school bus driver
or other persons on the school bus, and other unruly behavior;
b.
A meeting of the parent or
guardian of the student and appropriate school district officials must be held
to form a school bus behavior contract whenever:
Ÿ
A student is found to have engaged in bullying; or
Ÿ
A student is found to have engaged in physical assault or battery of
another person on the school bus.
c.
The school bus behavior contract shall provide for age-appropriate
discipline, penalties, and restrictions for student misconduct on the bus. Provisions may include, but are not limited
to, assigned seating, ongoing parental involvement, and suspension from riding
the bus.
d.
These provisions regarding
use of a bus behavior contract are not to be construed to limit the instances
when other code of conduct violations may require use of a student bus behavior
contract.
Ÿ
Students shall be
prohibited from using any electronic devices during the operation of school
bus, including but not limited to cell phones; pagers; audible radios, tape or
compact disc players without headphones; or any other electronic device in a
manner that might interfere with the school bus communication equipment or the
school bus driver’s operation of the school bus; and
e.
Students shall be prohibited from using mirrors, lasers, flash cameras,
or any other lights or reflective devices in a manner that might interfere with
the school bus driver’s operation of the school bus.
9.
Disrespectful conduct,
including use of vulgar or profane language, toward teachers, administrators,
other school personnel, other students, or persons attending school-related
functions
10.
Any behavior based on a
student’s race, national origin, sex, or disability that is unwelcome,
unwanted, and/or uninvited by the recipient is prohibited, including verbal or
non-verbal taunting, physical contact, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature, up to
and including sexual harassment as used in connection with Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972.
11.
Possession or use of tobacco
in any form
12.
Damaging or defacing
personal property, including the property of another student or any person
legitimately at the school, or school property (vandalism or graffiti) during
school hours or off-school hours.
13.
Theft
14.
Extortion or attempted
extortion
15.
Possession and/or use of
fireworks or any explosive
16.
Activating a fire alarm
under false pretenses or making a bomb threat
17.
Insubordination, disorderly
conduct, disobeying school rules, regulations, or directives;
18.
Disobeying directives given
by teachers, administrators, or other school staff
19.
Classroom and school
disturbances
20.
Violation of school dress
code
21.
Use of profane, vulgar, or
obscene words or indecent exposure
22.
Use during instructional day
of cell phone or electronic communication device, except for health or other
reasons approved by an administrator
23.
Inappropriate public
displays of affection
24.
Gambling or possession of
gambling devices
25.
Moving and non-moving
driving violations
26.
Giving false information to
school officials
27.
Cheating on school
assignments
28. Unexcused absence, chronic
tardiness, skipping class, leaving campus without permission, failure to comply
with compulsory attendance law
29. Bullying:
30. Inciting, advising, or
counseling of others to engage in prohibited acts.
31. Willful and persistent
violation of the student code of conduct.
32. Criminal law
violations/Off-campus misconduct: A student whose conduct off campus could result in
the student being criminally charged with a felony and which makes the
student’s continued presence at school a potential danger to persons or
property at the school or which disrupts the educational process may be subject
to disciplinary action, including in-school suspension, short-term suspension
and referral to a disciplinary tribunal.
DISCIPLINE GLOSSARY
General Terms
Bus Suspension – the local school administrator suspends the student from the bus for a specified period of time. The student is expected to attend school, but the parents are responsible for providing transportation to school.
Detention – Student attends a work/study session
outside of regular school hours. Student makes arrangements for transportation.
Disciplinary Probation – A student found guilty of
certain offenses might be placed on probation by the local school and/or the
Student Tribunal Panel. Probation is a trial period during which a student
violating school and/or school system rules is subject to further disciplinary
action.
Drug – The term drug does not include prescriptions
issued to the individual, aspirin or similar medications and/or cold
medications that are taken according to product use recommendations and board
policy. Caffeine pills are considered
drugs.
Due Process – A student is afforded oral or written
notice of the charges against him/her and is given an opportunity for a review,
hearing or other procedural rights in accordance with state and federal laws.
In-School Suspension – The student is removed
from regular classes for a specified period of time at the local school. The
regular classroom teachers send class work assignments to the student.
Non-Prescription Drug – Over-the counter drug not
authorized by a registered physician and not prescribed for the student.
Student use is prohibited except in accordance with local school policy.
Permanent Expulsion – The student is removed
from all public school property and activities or events for an indefinite
period of time. This action may be taken only by the Board of Education.
Schoolwork may not be made up or credit given.
Prescription Drug – Use of a drug (medication)
authorized by a registered physician and prescribed for the
student. Student or parent should inform
the school on the use of medically prescribed drug.
Suspension – Removal of a student from the regular
school program for a period not to exceed ten (10) days (short-term) or for a
period greater than ten (10) days (long-term, which may be imposed only by a
disciplinary tribunal). During the
period of suspension, the student is excluded from all school-sponsored
activities, including practices, as well as competition events and/or
activities sponsored by the school or its employees.
Student Tribunal Panel – A three-member panel
composed of an administrator and two teachers. The Panel hears evidence
presented by the school system, the student, and parents when the local school
principal or his/her designee refers a student. The Panel has the authority to
make decisions ranging from returning the student to the local school to
recommending to the Board of Education permanent expulsion of the student.
Transmission – Any substance, article,
or weapon passed to another person.
Waiver of Right to Attend Student Disciplinary Panel – Parents may sign a waiver if they cannot attend or do not elect to attend the panel hearing. In the event a parent or student does not attend the hearing, it will proceed as scheduled.
Zero Tolerance – There will be
consequences for serious drug, weapon, and youth gang/hate group offenses on
school property or at a school activity, Function or event. The school system
will be proactive. Each individual case will be reviewed.
Discipline Violation Terms
AWOL – Unauthorized absence and/or leave from class, school, activity, or event.
Bus Misconduct – Failure to comply with
rules of bus safety or Student Conduct Behavior Code.
Chronic Lack of Supplies – Repeatedly reporting to
class without necessary materials such as books, physical education attire,
supplies, etc.
Disobedience/Insubordination – Failure of the student to
comply with a reasonable direction or instruction by staff.
Disruption – Behaving in a manner that interferes with
educational activities.
Fighting – Involves the exchange of mutual physical
contact such as pushing, shoving and hitting, with or without injury.
Harassment/Intimidation/Verbal Abuse – Disturbing consistently,
by pestering or tormenting in the classroom, on the school bus, or elsewhere on
the school site.
Dress Code/Inappropriate Dress – Dressing in a manner that
disrupts the teaching and learning of others.
Inappropriate Personal Property – Possession of personal
property that is prohibited by the school rules, such as goods, beverages, and
electronic equipment, and that is otherwise disruptive to the teaching and
learning of others.
Physical Violence – Intentionally making
physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with the person of another
person or intentionally making physical contact which causes physical harm to
another.
Profanity/Vulgarity – Writing, speech, or
gestures that convey an offensive, obscene, or sexually suggestive message.
Tardiness – Failure to be in a place of instruction at
the assigned time without a valid excuse.
Truancy – The student stays out of school without
permission or valid excuse.
Law Violation Terms
Arson – Intentionally starting or attempting to start any
fire or combustion.
Assault – Any threat or attempt to physically harm
another person or any act which reasonably places another in fear of physical
harm. (Example: threatening language or swinging at someone
in an attempt to strike).
Bomb/Explosive – Any combustible or explosive composition or any
substance or combination of substances
or article prepared or the purpose of producing a visible or audible
effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation; as well as
articles containing any explosive or flammable compound and tablets and other
devices containing an explosive substance.
Burglary – Unauthorized entry into a school district
building (unoccupied) with the intent of committing a felony when the building
is closed to the students and the public [See Theft].
Disorderly Conduct – Behaving in a violent or
seriously inappropriate manner that disrupts the educational process. [Note:
This category is used only when the police are called to cite a student or
person for extreme disruption.]
Drug/Alcohol/Chemical Offense – Any controlled substance
or alcohol; includes any transfer of a prescription drug or any substance
alleged to be a drug, regardless of its actual content.
Extortion – Use of “mild” threats or intimidation to
demand money or something of value from another (no weapon).
False Fire Alarm – Reporting a fire to
school or fire officials or setting off a fire alarm without a reasonable
belief that a fire exists.
Felony – Any offense punishable as a felony under Georgia
or federal law.
Gambling – Playing any game of skill or chance for
money or anything of value.
Loitering/Trespassing – Entering any school
property or school facility without proper authority (includes student entry
during a period of suspension or expulsion).
Robbery – Taking property from a person by force or
violence, or threat of aggression.
Sexual Assault/Offenses – Any behavior based on a
student’s race, national origin, sex or disability that is unwelcome, unwanted,
and/or uninvited by the recipient is prohibited, including verbal or non-verbal
taunting, physical contact, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, and other verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature, up to and
including, sexual harassment as used in connection with Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972.
Theft – The offense of taking or misappropriating any
property of another with the intention of depriving that person of the
property, regardless of the manner in which the property was taken or
appropriated.
Vandalism/Graffiti – The willful or malicious
destruction or defacement of public or private property.
Weapon – An article or implement that can cause bodily
harm. This includes guns, knives, razors, clubs, and nun chukka, or any other
object intended to be used to inflict bodily harm.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT –
Elementary Disciplinary Procedures
|
Violation |
Level I |
Level II |
Level III |
Level IV |
Comments |
|
1. Classroom disruption |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
2. School disruption, participating in
riot, pulling fire alarm, or arson |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
3. Inciting, advising, or
counseling of others to engage in prohibited acts |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
4. Destruction, damage, defacing, marking, or theft of school or private property |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
5. Damage to real or personal
property of the school or to personal property of any person legitimately at
the school |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
6. Disrespectful conduct toward teachers, administrators, other school
personnel, & students as well as persons attending school related
functions including use of vulgar or profane
language |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
7. Refusal to follow instructions |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
8. Verbal and/or physical assault or
battery, including threatened violence, of
teachers, administrators, and other school personnel as well as persons
attending school related functions |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
9. Verbal and/or physical assault or
battery, and disrespectful conduct, including use
of vulgar or profane language toward other students |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
10. Verbal and/or physical
assault or battery of other students,
including threatened sexual harassment |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
11. Bullying/gang activity as defined by
Title IX |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
12. Profanity, vulgarity, obscene language,
writing, etc. |
|
X |
X |
|
|
|
13. Fighting or instigating a fight |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
14. Possession of a weapon |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
15. Unlawful use or possession
of illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
16. Tobacco products and paraphernalia |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
17.Unlawful use
or possession of alcoholic beverages or being under the influence |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
18. Inappropriate bodily contact
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
19.Skipping class/chronic tardiness |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
20. Failure to comply with
compulsory attendance law |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
21. Conduct outside of school time/away
from school that would result in being charged with a felony and the
student’s presence at school is a danger or disrupts the educational process |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
22. Gambling |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
23. Loitering, trespassing |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
24. Disruptive behavior on the school bus |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
25. Cheating/stealing/lying |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
26. Electronic devices |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
27. Misuse of equipment |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
28. Inappropriate dress |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
29. Willful and persistent
violation of the student code of conduct |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
30. Any other conduct considered by the
principal to be disruptive |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
STUDENT
CODE OF CONDUCT – Middle/High School Disciplinary Procedures
|
Violation |
Level I |
Level II |
Level III |
Level IV |
Comments |
|
1. Classroom disruption |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
2. School disruption, participating in
riot, pulling fire alarm, or arson |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
3. Inciting, advising, or
counseling of others to engage in prohibited acts |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
4. Destruction, damage, defacing, marking or theft of school or private property |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
5. Damage to real or personal
property of the school or to personal property of any person legitimately at
the school |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
6. Disrespectful conduct toward teachers,
administrators, other school personnel, & students as well as person
attending school related functions including use of
vulgar or profane language |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
7. Refusal to follow instruction |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
8. Verbal and/or physical assault or
battery, including threatened violence of teachers, administrators, and other
school personnel as well as persons attending school related functions |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
9. Verbal and/or physical assault or
battery, and of other students |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
10. Verbal and/or physical
assault of battery of other students, including threatened sexual harassment |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
11. Bullying/gang activity |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
12. Profanity, vulgarity, obscene language,
writing, etc. |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
13. Fighting or instigating a fight |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
14. Possession of a weapon |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
15. Unlawful use or possession
of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
16. Tobacco products and paraphernalia |
|
X |
X |
|
|
|
17. Alcoholic beverages possession, use or
being under the influence |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
18. Inappropriate bodily contact |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
19. Skipping class/chronic tardiness |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
20. Truancy |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
21. Failure to comply with
compulsory attendance law |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
22. Conduct outside of school time/away
from school that posses a threat to the
school |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
23. Gambling |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
24. Loitering, trespassing |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
25. Disruptive behavior on the
school bus |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
26. Moving/non-moving driving violations |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
27. Cheating, stealing, lying |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
28. Electronic devices |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
29. Disobey directive/Refuse to serve ISS |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
30. Misuse of equipment |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
31. Inappropriate dress |
X |
X |
|
|
|
|
32. Throwing Objects |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
33. Multiple accumulation of offenses |
|
|
|
X |
|
|
34. Public display of affection |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
35.
Indecent exposure |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
36.
Insubordination and disrespect of staff |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
37.
Willful and persistent violation of the student code of conduct |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
38. Any
other conduct considered by the principal to be disruptive |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
PROCESS
Definition
“Progressive discipline process…shall be designed to create the expectation that the degree of discipline will be in proportion to the severity of the behavior leading to the discipline, that the previous discipline history of the student being disciplined and other relevant factors will be taken into account, and that all due process procedures required by federal and state law will be followed.” (O.C.G.A. 20-2-735)
PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE – ELEMENTARY
This progressive discipline model is divided into four levels. Each level represents progressively more serious misbehavior and consequences. The level of discipline imposed shall be based on the severity of the misbehavior.
Level
I Discipline
Level I discipline is used for minor acts of misconduct which interfere with orderly school procedures, school functions, extracurricular programs, approved transportation, or a student’s own learning process. Student may be disciplined by the professional staff member involved or may be referred directly to the principal.
Professional staff members may utilize any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation, including, but not limited to the following:
1. Name on board with four checks or move discipline pen to first step.
2. Name and check on board or move discipline pen to second step.
3. Name and two checks on board or move discipline pen to third step.
4. Call parents.
5. Take student to office.
6. Warning from principal with outlined consequences for next offense.
7. Suspension from school until parent conference.
The principal may utilize any of the above discipline management techniques, and/or may employ:
1. Warning. Referral sent to parents with consequences for next offense.
2. Suspension from school until a parent conference
3. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
4. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired character trait(s).
Level II Discipline
Level II discipline offenses are intermediate acts of misconduct that require administrative intervention. These acts include, but are not limited to, repeated, unrelated acts of minor misconduct and misbehaviors directed against persons or property, but which do not seriously endanger the health, safety or well being of others. Consideration of necessary behavior support services should be given, if not already provided.
Students guilty of a Level II offense may receive any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation as determined by the principal or designee, including, but not limited to the follow
1. Suspension from school until a conference with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal.
2. Restriction from programs and special assemblies.
3. Suspension from school for up to three school days, which shall include any time during which the student was subject to suspension pending investigation.
4. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
5. Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
6. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior, and the related character trait(s).
7. Participation in a school service project that enables the student to be engaged in the desired character trait(s).
8. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired character trait(s)
Note: Level II differs from Level I in that it omits classroom detention, classroom isolation, loss of recess, and lunch isolation, adding financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment, providing for out-of-school suspension for up to three days, and prompting consideration of behavior support services.
Level III Discipline
Level III discipline offenses are serious acts of misconduct including, but not limited to, repeated misbehavior that is similar in nature, serious disruptions of the school environment, threats to health, safety, or property, and other acts of serious misconduct. These offenses must be reported to the principal. Offenses that threaten the health, safety, or well being of theirs may result in immediate suspension of the student from the school and/or school-sponsored activities for up to three school days, pending disciplinary investigation of the allegations. Student and parent/guardian participation in a conference with the principal is a required element of all discipline actions in this category, even if such a conference, or phone conference, has previously occurred. Initiation of necessary behavior support services should be given, if not already provided.
Any act of physical violence against a teacher, school bus driver, other school official or student shall be immediately referred to a tribunal to hold a disciplinary hearing and make recommendations to the Board concerning the incident. A student found by a tribunal to have committed as act of physical violence against a teacher, school bus driver, school official, or student shall be expelled from the public school system. The expulsion shall be for the remainder of the student’s eligibility to attend school. The school board at its discretion may permit the student to attend an alternative education program for the period of the student’s expulsion. Since the Rabun County School System does not have an alternative school for students in kindergarten through grade five, the Board at its discretion may permit a student in kindergarten through grade five who has committed an act of physical violence to reenroll in the public school system. If the student who commits an act of physical violence is in kindergarten through grade eight, then the school board at its discretion and on the recommendation of the tribunal may permit such a student to reenroll in the regular public school program for grades nine through 12.
Any student who is found by a tribunal to have committed an act of physical violence against a teacher, school bus driver, school official, school employee, or student shall be referred to juvenile court with a request for a petition alleging delinquent behavior.
Student guilty of a Level III offense may receive any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation as determined by the principal or designee, including, but not limited to the following:
1. Restriction from programs and special assemblies.
2. Suspension from school until a parent conference.
3. Suspension from school for up to five school days, which shall include any time during which the student was subject to suspension pending investigation.
4. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
5. Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
6. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior and the related character trait(s)
7. Participation in a school-service project that enables the student to be engaged in the desired character trait(s).
8. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct, and desired character trait(s).
Note: Level III differs from Level II in that it requires student and parent/guardian participation in a conference or phone conference with the principal for any discipline incident in this category. Level III also provides an option to immediately suspend a student from school for up to three school days in situations in which the health, safety, or well being of others is at-risk during the disciplinary investigation, and increases the maximum number of out-of-school suspension days from three to five.
Level IV Discipline
Level IV discipline offenses represent the most serious acts of misconduct. These offenses must be immediately reported to the principal. These violations are so serious that they may require use of outside agencies and/or law enforcement. Such acts may also result in criminal penalties being imposed. Any misconduct that threatens the health, safety, or well being of others may result in immediate suspension of the student from the school and/or school-sponsored activities for up to three school days, pending disciplinary investigation of the allegations. Student and parent/guardian participation in a conference with the principal is a required element of all discipline actions in this category, even if such a conference has previously occurred. Initiation of necessary behavior support services should be given if not already provided.
Any act of physical violence against a teacher, school bus driver, other school official or student shall be immediately referred to a tribunal to hold a disciplinary hearing and make recommendations to the Board concerning the incident. A student found by a tribunal to have committed as act of physical violence against a teacher, school bus driver, school official, or student shall be expelled from the public school system. The expulsion shall be for the remainder of the student’s eligibility to attend school. The school board at its discretion may permit the student to attend an alternative education program for the period of the student’s expulsion. Since the Rabun County School System does not have an alternative school for students in kindergarten through grade five, the Board at its discretion may permit a student in kindergarten through grade five who has committed an act of physical violence to reenroll in the public school system. If the student who commits an act of physical violence is in kindergarten through grade eight, then the school board at its discretion and on the recommendation of the tribunal may permit such a student to reenroll in the regular public school program for grades nine through 12.
Any student who is found by a tribunal to have committed an act of physical violence against a teacher, school bus driver, school official, school employee, or student shall be referred to juvenile court with a request for a petition alleging delinquent behavior.
Students guilty of a Level IV offense may receive any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation as determined by the principal or designee, including but not limited to the following:
1. Suspension from school until a parent conference.
2. Restriction from programs and special assemblies.
3. Suspension from school for up to ten school days, which shall include any time during which the student was subject to suspension pending investigation.
4. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
5. Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
6. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior, and the related character trait(s)
7. Participation in a school-service project that enables the student to be engaged in the desired character trait(s).
8. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired character trait(s).
Note: Level IV differs from Level III in that it requires student and parent/guardian participation in a conference with the principal for all discipline incidents in this category, and increases the maximum number of days suspended from school from five to ten days.
PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE – MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
This progressive discipline model is divided into four levels. Each level represents progressively more serious misbehavior and consequences. The level of discipline imposed shall be based on the severity of the misbehavior.
Level I Discipline
Level I discipline is used for minor acts of misconduct which interfere with orderly school procedures, school functions, extracurricular programs, approved transportation, or a student’s own learning process. Students may be disciplined by the professional staff member involved or may be referred directly to the principal.
Professional staff may utilize any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation, including but not limited to the following:
1. Classroom detention after school
2. Isolation during lunch.
3. Classroom isolation from peers.
4. Student participation in conference with parent/guardian and teacher.
5. Participation in a school-service project that enables the student to be engaged in the desired character trait(s).
6. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior and the related character trait(s).
The principal may utilize any of the above discipline management techniques, and/or may employ:
1. Student participation in conference with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal.
2. Restriction from school programs and special assemblies.
3. Assignment to after-school detention hall.
4. Partial day in-school suspension (ISS).
5. Full day in-school suspension (ISS) for up to three school days.
6. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
7. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired character trait(s).
Level II Discipline
Level II discipline offenses are intermediate acts of misconduct that requires administrative intervention. These acts include, but are not limited to, repeated, but unrelated, acts of minor misconduct and misbehaviors directed against persons or property but which do not seriously endanger the health, safety or well being of others. Consideration of necessary behavior support services should be given, if not already provided.
Students guilty of a Level II offense may receive any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation as determined by the principal or designee, including, but not limited to the following:
1. Student participation in conference with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal.
2. Restriction from programs and special assemblies.
3. Assignment to after-school detention hall.
4. Assignment to lunchtime detention hall.
5. Partial day in-school suspension (ISS).
6. Full day in-school suspension (ISS) for up to five school days.
7. Suspension from school for up to three school days, which shall include any time during which the student was subject to suspension pending investigation.
8. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
9. Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
10. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior, and the related character trait(s).
11. Participation in a school-service project that enables the student to be engaged in the desired character trait(s).
12. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired character trait(s).
Note: Level II differs from Level I in that it omits classroom detention, classroom isolation, and lunch isolation, adds assignment to lunch detention hall, increases the maximum number of days in ISS from three to five, adds financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment, provides for out-of-school suspension for up to three days, and prompts consideration of behavior support services.
Level III Discipline
Level III discipline offenses are serious acts of misconduct including, but not limited to, repeated misbehavior that is similar in nature, serious disruptions of the school environment, threats to health, safety, or property and other acts of serious misconduct. These offenses must be reported to the principal. Offenses that threaten the health, safety, or well being of others may result in immediate suspension of the student from the school and/or school-sponsored activities for up to three school days pending disciplinary investigation of the allegations. Student and parent/guardian participation in a conference with the principal is a required element of all discipline actions in this category, even if such a conference has previously occurred. Initiation of necessary behavior support services should be given, if not already provided. Due process procedures required by federal and state law will be followed. These may include such procedures as the school disciplinary tribunal and/or procedural safeguards provided by the 1997 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Any act of physical violence against a teacher, school bus driver, other school official or student shall be immediately referred to a tribunal to hold a disciplinary hearing and make recommendations to the Board concerning the incident. A student found by a tribunal to have committed as act of physical violence against a teacher, school bus driver, school official, or student shall be expelled from the public school system. The expulsion shall be for the remainder of the student’s eligibility to attend school. The school board at its discretion may permit the student to attend an alternative education program for the period of the student’s expulsion. Since the Rabun County School System does not have an alternative school for students in kindergarten through grade five, the Board at its discretion may permit a student in kindergarten through grade five who has committed an act of physical violence to reenroll in the public school system. If the student who commits an act of physical violence is in kindergarten through grade eight, then the school board at its discretion and on the recommendation of the tribunal may permit such a student to reenroll in the regular public school program for grades nine through 12.
Any student who is found by a tribunal to have committed an act of physical violence against a teacher, school bus driver, school official, school employee, or student shall be referred to juvenile court with a request for a petition alleging delinquent behavior.
Students guilty of a Level III offense may receive any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation as determined by the principal or designee, including, but not limited to the following:
1. Restriction from programs and special assemblies.
2. Full day in-school suspension (ISS) for up to 15 school days.
3. Suspension from school for up to five school days, which shall include any time during which the student was subject to suspension pending investigation.
4. Placement in an alternative education program for up to one semester and until such a time as the student meets the exit requirements for the alternative school program.
5. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
6. Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
7. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior and the related character trait(s)
8. Participation in a school-service project that enables the student to be engaged in the desired character trait(s).
9. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired character trait(s).
Note: Level III differs from Level II in that it requires student and parent/guardian participation in a conference with the principal for any discipline incident in this category, omits assignments to detention hall, omits partial day assignments to ISS, increases the maximum number of days in ISS from five to 15, increases the number of days for out-of-school suspension from three to five days, provides an option to immediately suspend a student from school for up to three school days in situations in which the health, safety or well-being of others is at-risk during the disciplinary investigation, and adds alternative school placement options.
Level IV Discipline
Level IV discipline offenses are the most serious acts of misconduct. These offenses must be immediately reported to the principal. These violations are so serious that they may require use of outside agencies and/or law enforcement. Such acts may also result in criminal penalties being imposed. Any misconduct that threatens the health, safety, or well being of others may result in immediate suspension of the student from the school and/or school-sponsored activities for up to three school days, pending disciplinary investigation of the allegations. Student and parent/guardian participation in a conference with the principal is a required element of all discipline actions in this category, even if such a conference has previously occurred. Initiation of necessary behavior support services should be given, if not already provided. Due process procedures required by federal and state law will be followed. These may include such procedures as the school disciplinary tribunal and/or procedural safeguards provided by the 1997 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Any act of physical violence against a teacher, school bus driver, other school official or student shall be immediately referred to a tribunal to hold a disciplinary hearing and make recommendations to the Board concerning the incident. A student found by a tribunal to have committed as act of physical violence against a teacher, school bus driver, school official, or student shall be expelled from the public school system. The expulsion shall be for the remainder of the student’s eligibility to attend school. The school board at its discretion may permit the student to attend an alternative education program for the period of the student’s expulsion. Since the Rabun County School System does not have an alternative school for students in kindergarten through grade five, the Board at its discretion may permit a student in kindergarten through grade five who has committed an act of physical violence to reenroll in the public school system. If the student who commits an act of physical violence is in kindergarten through grade eight, then the school board at its discretion and on the recommendation of the tribunal may permit such a student to reenroll in the regular public school program for grades nine through 12.
Any student who is found by a tribunal to have committed an act of physical violence against a teacher, school bus driver, school official, school employee, or student shall be referred to juvenile court with a request for a petition alleging delinquent behavior.
Students guilty of a Level IV offense may receive any of the discipline management techniques appropriate for the situation as determined by the principal or designee, including, but not limited to the following:
1. In-school suspension (ISS) for up to 30 school days.
2. Suspension from school for up to ten school days, which shall include any time during which the student was subject to suspension pending investigation.
3. Placement in an alternative education program for up to two semesters and until such a time as the student meets the exit requirements for the alternative school program.
4. Expulsion from the regular school program for up to one calendar year.
5. Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
6. Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment.
7. Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior and the related character trait(s).
8. Participation in a school-service project that enables the student to be engaged in the desired character trait(s).
9. Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and desired character trait(s),
10. Referral to tribunal with possible expulsion.
Note: Level IV differs from Level III in that it requires student and parent/guardian participation in a conference with the principal for all discipline incidents in this category, eliminates restriction from programs and activities as an independent consequence, increases the maximum number of days in ISS from 15 to 30, increases the length of placement in an alternative school program from up to one semester to up to two semesters, increases the maximum number of days suspended from school from five to ten, and provides for expulsion for up to one calendar year.
Progressive Discipline Chart
– Elementary
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Consequence |
Level I |
Level II |
Level III |
Level IV |
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Implemented by professional staff |
Move discipline pen or name on board with checks |
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Call parents |
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Loss of recess or other free-choice time |
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Isolation during lunch |
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Classroom isolation from peers |
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Student participation in conference with parent/guardian and teacher |
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Participation in a school service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired character trait(s) |
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Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior, and the related character trait(s) |
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Implemented by principal |
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Referral sent to parents |
Corporal punishment |
Restriction from school programs and special assemblies |
Suspension from school until parent conference |
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Warning |
Suspension from school until parent conference |
Corporal punishment |
Restriction from school programs and special assemblies |
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Student participation in conference with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal |
Suspension from school until a parent conference |
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Suspension from school until parent conference |
Restriction from school programs and special assemblies |
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Student participation in conference with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal |
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Restriction from school programs and special assemblies |
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Suspension from school for up to three school days, which shall include any time during which the student was subject to suspension pending investigation |
Suspension from school for up to five school days, which shall include any time during which the student was subject to suspension pending investigation |
Suspension from school for up to ten school days, which shall include any time during which the student was subject to suspension pending investigation |
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Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior, and the related character trait(s) |
Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior, and the related character trait(s) |
Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior, and the related character trait(s) |
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Participation in a school service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired character trait(s) |
Participation in a school service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired character trait(s) |
Participation in a school service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired character trait(s) |
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Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment |
Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment |
Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment |
Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment |
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Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment |
Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment |
Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment |
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Convene a disciplinary tribunal |
Convene a Disciplinary tribunal |
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Expulsion from regular school by the Board |
Expulsion from regular school by the Board |
Progressive Discipline
Chart – Middle and High School Levels
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Consequence |
Level I |
Level II |
Level III |
Level IV |
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Implemented by professional staff |
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Isolation in lunch room |
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Classroom isolation from peers |
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Student participation in conference with parent/guardian and teacher |
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Participation in a school service project which enables the student to be engaged in the desired character trait(s) |
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Development of a written or graphic representation that reflects understanding of the specific misbehavior, the nature of the expected behavior, and the related character trait(s) |
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Implemented by principal |
Any of the above discipline management techniques and/or: |
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Student participation in conference with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal |
Student participation in conference with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal |
Requires student participation in conference with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal, even if such a conference has previously occurred |
Requires student participation in conference with parent/guardian, teacher, and/or principal, even if such a conference has previously occurred |
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Restriction from school programs and special assemblies |
Restriction from school programs and special assemblies |
Restriction from school programs and special assemblies |
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Assignment to after-school detention hall |
Assignment to after-school detention hall |
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Assignment to lunchroom detention hall |
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Partial day in-school suspension (ISS) |
Partial day in-school suspension (ISS) |
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Full day in-school Suspension (ISS) for a specified number of days (up to three) |
Full day in-school Suspension (ISS) for a specified number of days (up to five) |
Full day in-school Suspension (ISS) for a specified number of days (up to ten) |
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Offenses that threaten the health, safety, or well-being of others may result in immediate suspension of the student fro school and/or school-sponsored activities for up to three school days, pending disciplinary investigation of the allegations |
Offenses that threaten the health, safety, or well-being of others may result in immediate suspension of the student fro school and/or school-sponsored activities for up to three school days, pending disciplinary investigation of the allegations |
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Suspension from school for up to three school days, which shall include any time during which the student was subject to suspension pending investigation |
Suspension from school for up to five school days, which shall include any time during which the student was subject to suspension pending investigation |
Suspension from school for up to ten school days, which shall include any time during which the student was subject to suspension pending investigation |
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Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment |
Participation in the cleaning/repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment |
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Financial restitution for the repair of any damage caused to the school-related environment |
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Placement in an alternative education program for up to one semester, and until such time as the student meets the exit requirements for the alternative school program |
Placement in an alternative education program for up to two semesters, and until such time as the student meets the exit requirements for the alternative school program |
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Expulsion from regular school by the Board |
Expulsion from regular school by the Board |
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Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and the desired character trait(s) |
Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and the desired character trait(s) |
Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and the desired character trait(s) |
Any other disciplinary technique that positively promotes the student code of conduct and the desired character trait(s) |
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Convene a disciplinary tribunal |
Convene a disciplinary tribunal |
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PROCESS
The Behavior Support process developed pursuant to the Improved Student Learning Environment and Discipline Act of 1999 “shall be designed to create the expectation that the process of disciplining students will include due consideration, as appropriate in light of the severity of the behavioral problem, of student support services that may help the student address behavioral problems and that may be available through the school, the school system, other public entities, or community organizations.” [O.C.G.A. 20-2-735 (c )]
Introduction
Students have changed as society has changed. Students today come to school with needs that seemingly are different from the needs of students in the past. Therefore, they need services that exceed what a regular classroom teacher can provide. These services must recognize the need for comprehensive and flexible support that is community-based and available to all children and their families. The behavior support process must recognize and build on strengths that exist in all young people, their families and communities, creating a system of supports and opportunities that promote positive choices and behavior.
Definition
A behavior support process is a mechanism for identifying and addressing those behaviors and environmental influences that promote the positive emotional, mental, social, and physical health needs of students.
This process is designed to provide services to the chronic disciplinary problem student (Level III and IV offenses); however, it may be used at any level at the discretion of the school professionals.
Guiding Principles
The delivery model of the Behavior Support Process should be:
· Student Centered – belief in the ability of the student to effect positive change in behavior.
· Family Focused – including parents as essential partners in promoting self-discipline of students
· Prevention Oriented – being proactive about helping students to avoid negative behaviors initially as well as helping troubled students to avoid future difficulties.
· Community Based – utilizing services that are accessible to students and their parents.
· Goal Oriented – actively working to see that desired behavior occur by fostering positive school climate.
Although the Behavior Support Process and the Student Support Team Process is not the same thing, these two entities can complement each other. However, the Behavior Support Plan can be used as a part of the required Student Support Team documentation and the Student Support Team can develop a Behavior Support Plan as a part of its attempt to assist a student. A student is not required, however, to go through the Student Support Team Process for the development of a Behavior Support Team.
Basic Elements of the Process
1. Develop a plan based on a multi-strategy approach that seeks to organize the school, school system, parent, and community efforts into a comprehensive and integrated framework that is an integral part of the school’s overall mission.
2. Provide for support strategies that build on strengths of students rather than those that focus on behavioral deficits.
· Help students establish individual goals, relevant benchmarks, and a time frame for accomplishment.
· Focus on youth development, e.g., service learning, problem solving skills development, leadership development, mentoring, peer mentoring, peer mediation, and conflict management.
3. Customize supports and services for the student.
· Use assessment methods, both formal and informal, that build on student strengths.
· Individualize assessments using multiple methods to develop a profile of the whole child.
· Use an interdisciplinary team approach, such as the Student Support Team (SST) to determine and/or provide supports and services that meet the needs of the student. The composition of the team can vary based on the needs of the referred student. Suggested representation would be the parent, school psychologist, social worker, teacher, counselor, and principal. Other agency representatives should be included as appropriate.
· Integrate school-based and community-based services.
· Link support services to the student code of conduct and discipline policies.
· Consider the discipline and behavioral history.
· Ensure that supports are developmentally and age appropriate.
· Ensure that supports and services are congruent with the behavior.
· Evaluate student’s progress and modify the strategies accordingly.
4. Utilize relevant and effective community resources.
· Have representatives of youth organizations and services provide input as to availability of resources.
· Use community organizations and services that are culturally relevant, complete, and responsive to the schools request for assistance.
· Conduct follow-up with service providers regarding the services delivered and the impact on the student’s behavior.
Behavior Support
Process
Referral Form
Date:
Parent: Phone No.:
Student Name: DOB:
School: Grade: Referring Teacher:
How long have you known the student?
Reason for the referral:
Is this student absent excessively? YES: _______ NO: _______
Describe typical behavior in school.
Describe significant strengths. (academic and/or
behavioral).
Describe significant weaknesses. (academic and/or
behavioral)
Current academic and/or behavioral assessments given
and results.
Other Test Data:
Teacher Observation:
Have the parent(s)/guardian(s) been contacted about the
problem(s) indicated?
YES: ______ NO: ______ If YES, how many times?
How was contact made or attempted?
Date Form of Contact
Parental response:
Describe behavioral and discipline history. (list specific code of conduct violations and
consequences)
Date Behavior Consequence
Describe effectiveness of past discipline procedures.
What support services have the student previously
received through the school setting?
Are other community agencies involved with the student and/or the family? YES: ____ NO: ____
Which agencies are involved and how?
Does the student have a current IEP or 504 Plan? YES: ______ NO: ______
Completed By: Date:
Behavior Support Process
Behavior Support Plan
Date:
Student Name: DOB:
School:
Grade:
Teacher(s):
Support Plan Members
Agency Represented
Student Behavior Goals:
Timelines:
Intervention strategies to be implemented:
School and community resources and responsibilities for
implementing strategies:
Parent/family involvement for implementing intervention
strategies:
Behavior support follow-up:
Progress on student goals: Impact of plan on student behavior: (list specific code of conduct violations
since implementation of plan).
Intervention strategies revisions (if needed)
Completed by: Date:
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PROCESS
· Establish a Parent Discipline Advisory Committee. (This committee may be an existing committee (school advisory council), or a subcommittee. It can follow the same structure as other committees. The system/school should strive for as equal representation of the various groups in the school/system as possible.)
· Review discipline data with the committee members.
· Share data with parents and discuss openly school safety. This may be accomplished through the PTA or other established parent meetings.
· Obtain input and feedback from the committee and other parents on safety, and discipline issues. This can be accomplished through meeting or by phone or paper survey
· Revise the code of conduct and discipline policies incorporating parental feedback.
· Offer in-service training to teachers and other staff regarding policy changes and implications for classroom discipline.
· Provide many opportunities for parents to obtain information and training on effective parenting strategies and other topics of interest to them.
· Present the revised code of conduct to the parents, students, and staff.
GUIDELINES FOR FORMING A NEW CLUB
1. Club must become affiliated with a national/state sponsor.
2. A checklist of steps to become affiliated must be provided.
3. An overview and sample of the activities that the chapter/club
is to be involved in is to be
outlined.
4. Club must have a faculty advisor/sponsor.
5. No club will be formed during the school year.
6. New clubs must be approved by the School Council.
APPLICATION FOR NEW CLUB
Name of Club:
Sponsor(s):
National Affiliation:
Checklist of steps to become affiliated:
Activities of the chapter:
Date of request:
Signature:
(Faculty member making request)