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Policies: Student Discipline and Staff Procedures
All segments of our society require some standards which all members of that society are expected to follow and maintain. So that the rights of classmates and others are not infringed upon, the following rules are formed for all to follow. With rights go responsibilities. The student's responsibility lies in following these guidelines.
In addition to these rules that follow, staff will have specific policies and regulations of which students will be informed in writing. The specific policies and regulations of the staff will be posted in their classrooms. Students are to follow the school and classroom rules and regulations.
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Cooperation with School Personnel
Students must obey the lawful instruction of all school district personnel.
Disciplining, Suspending, or Expelling from Attendance
All actions are subject to procedural due process rights as required by state law and school board policy. Copies of these rights are available upon request. Any student who has received suspension (including in-school suspension) is not permitted to participate in or attend any school activity during the suspension period.
Dress and Appearance
Students will dress in a manner that reflects an appropriate attitude toward the seriousness of obtaining an education. Dress and appearance must not present health or safety problems or cause disruption on campus or at school sponsored activities. The district-wide dress code is a minimum standard of appropriate dress. Students in violation of the dress code will be required to change clothes or face disciplinary sanctions.
Fighting
As a general rule, when two students are in a fight, either verbal or physical, fault can be found on both sides. Therefore, both students may receive short-term suspension (unless it can be proven that one party was clearly at fault). Students should attempt to work out differences with the assistance of peer mediation or the school counselor.
Food
All food and beverage must be confined to the student cafeteria.
Hall Passes
A student out of class for any reason must have a pass.
Off-Campus Events
Students at school-sponsored, off-campus events shall be governed by school district rules and regulations and are subject to the authority of school district personnel.
Personal Property
The following items can be confiscated and held for the school year if brought on campus: Walkmen, CD players, water guns, radios, tape decks, headphones, recorders, pagers/beepers, cellular phones, skateboards, rollerblades, weapons of any kind, cigarettes, matches, any tobacco/drug paraphernalia, or clothing in violation of the dress code.
Refusal to Identify Self
All persons are expected, upon request, to identify themselves to school personnel in the school building, on the campus or at school-sponsored events.
Undue Affection
Students should show respect for each other by not demonstrating physical affection on the school campus or at school-sponsored events.
Use of Tobacco
Tahoma School District is a "tobaccoless" district. Therefore, students are subject to disciplinary measures for possession, and/or use of tobacco products. This includes smoking or chewing a product, holding a product, and/or being in the vicinity of a burning tobacco product or fresh pile of chew and no one present will claim to it.
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Definitions of Unlawful Acts
Arson
The intentional setting of fire.
Assault/Battery
Any illegal beating or touching of another.
Burglary/Robbery
Stealing from an individual or unauthorized entry into a building to steal school property/personal property.
Explosives
Explosive devices including fireworks/firecrackers.
Extortion, Blackmail, or Coercion
Obtaining money/property by violence or forcing someone to do something against her/his will by force or threat of force.
False Alarm
The intentional tripping of a fire alarm or making a written or verbal bomb threat.
Firearms/Weapons/Ammunition/Replica Weapons
Firearms, weapons, ammunition, and/or replica weapons.
Gambling
Placing bets.
Gangs/Gang Activity/Expression of Gang Membership
Gang related activity.
Harassment
Unwanted abusive attention, either verbal or physical.
Hazing/Initiation
Initiation of any student.
Larceny
Theft.
Malicious Mischief/Vandalism
Willful destruction of school/personal property.
Paraphernalia
Objects, articles or equipment used in drug-taking activity.
Trespassing
Being present in an unauthorized place or refusing to leave when ordered to do so.
Unlawful Interference with School Personnel
Interfering with school personnel by intimidation with threat of force or violence.
Vandalism
Willful destruction of school/personal property.
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Possible Disciplinary Actions
A fair and consistent discipline plan must also provide degrees of flexibility for the consideration of individuals involved. The considerations include: 1) intent and severity of the act, 2) the number of previous acts by the parties involved, 3) prior disciplinary action taken by the parties involved, 4) previous parent involvement and input.
Progressive and corrective disciplinary action may involve any of the following actions:
Informal Warning: An administrator or staff member will talk with the student explaining the expectations for future situations.
Student Conferences and/or Warning: A formal conference is held between the student and staff member to discuss the behavior, expectations and consequences of future situations.
Parent Involvement: Parent/guardian is notified by telephone, personal contact or letter. A conference may be conducted between the student, his/her parent/guardian, and teachers.
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Discipline Program Definitions
After School Detention
The student is assigned to a supervised detention room after school from 2:15 to 3:10 pm. During this time students must work on school work or read silently.
Saturday School Discipline
The student is assigned Saturday School (8:00 am - Noon) during which time the student will complete two hours of school work and two hours of school beautification. Failure to attend or complete Saturday School will result in a three (3) day in-school suspension.
Half Day In-school Suspension
The student is assigned to a supervised in-school suspension room for half the school day. The student is excluded from school activities during the suspension period. The student is expected to complete school work or read silently.
Full Day In-school Suspension
The student is assigned to a supervised in-school suspension room for the entire school day. The student is excluded from school activities during the suspension period. The student is expected to complete school work or read silently.
Short term Suspension from School (1 to 10 days)
The student is excluded from school and related school activities.
Long term Suspension from School
During a long term suspension the student is excluded from school and related activities for more than 10 days.
Emergency Expulsion from School
An emergency expulsion means the immediate removal of a student from school, school activities, and all related school functions for an indefinite period of time.
Expulsion from School
An expulsion means the removal of a student from school, school activities, and all related school functions for an indefinite period of time.
**Students receiving disciplinary action from a substitute teacher will have consequences doubled.
**All students suspended or expelled have a right to apply for re-admission at any time. All disciplinary actions which remove students from classes are subject to limitations set by WAC 180-40-245 and 250.
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