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The teacher
is expected to handle routine matters of discipline. Each teacher
will establish basic rules of behavior for the classroom, which the
teacher expects each student to adhere to in the day-to-day learning
environment. These rules should be based upon respect for young
people and what is best for them. They must be fully explained to all
students, posted conspicuously in the classroom, and then consistently
enforced. It is recommended that these be included on a course policy
handout given to students at the start of the course, and to parents
at the BHS Fall & Spring Open Houses.
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Where
patterns of behavior indicate potential learning problems and steps
available to the teacher (i.e. calls home, extra help, etc.) have not
proven effective, a written referral should be sent to the counselor.
The counselor will then talk with the
student in an attempt to help the student address the problem. The
importance of apprising the counselor of the developing situation
cannot be over-emphasized. Some examples of the types of referrals
that should be sent directly to the office are as follows:
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A pattern of
absence from and/or tardiness to class
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A pattern of
refusal to do class work
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Consistent
inattentiveness in class
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A pattern of
behavior indicating potential problems with school and/or peers
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Appearance in
class (wearing distracting or indecent clothing)
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A decline in
classroom performance
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When a
student’s behavior interferes with the instruction and learning of
others and when, disciplinary steps available to the teacher (i.e.
calls home, detentions, etc.) have not proven effective, a written
referral should be sent to the appropriate assistant principal.
If there is a serious and active disruption and the teacher believes
the student can be sent to the office safely, the student may be sent
to the office. You may also use your classroom phone to call the
Student Affairs Office to request assistance from an administrator.
Do not physically restrain the student unless
there is danger to the student’s welfare or others.
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A written referral
from the teacher must be sent as soon as possible. If the referral
is made directly to the Student Affairs Office, a copy of that
referral’s disposition will be sent immediately to the counselor.
Teachers should include on the referral the progressive
discipline steps previously taken with the student.
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If a teacher
desires to be involved in the conference, indication on the written
referral to the Student Affairs Office or the counselor should be
noted. In some instances teachers will be requested to be present
at the discipline conference.
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Prior to
re-admittance to school after an out-of-school suspension, a
conference will be held in the office of the Assistant Principal
with the student and parent/guardian. When necessary, the
respective counselor might also be invited to attend the conference.
Some examples of types
of referrals that are to be sent directly to the Student Affairs Office
are as follows (A copy will be sent immediately
to the counselor):
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- Illegal smoking
on school property
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Setting off
firecrackers on school property
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- Gambling
on school property
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- Fighting
on school property
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- Stealing
personal or school property
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- Gross
disrespect toward a teacher or a fellow student
Certain emergencies
require an immediate notice to the office requiring an administrator’s
immediate presence. These notices will be coded using an agreed upon
code at the August in-service meetings. This coded notice should not be
used for any other offenses. These referrals include:
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Suspicion that the
student is in possession of, or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs
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Suspicion that the
student is in possession of a weapon
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Suspicion that the
student is in possession of stolen items, and where the student is
not aware of the teacher’s suspicion
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