Boonton Township School District

) One (1) point for disrespectful behavior towards a substitute teacher
c) One (1) point for every failing grade on the student’s report card
d) Three (3) points for each Saturday Detention
e) Six (6) points for in-school suspension
f) Nine (9) points for out-of-school suspension from school
g) Various amounts of points for other infractions of school rules
If a student has accumulated 10 or more points, he/she can earn negative points and reduce the total
points by not receiving a “Conduct Referral” or being in trouble in other ways. Each month of good
behavior results in one negative point. Students may also reduce his/her total points by meeting with Ms.
Lendis to develop and carry out a school-related community service project. For every five (5) hours of
community service, one (1) point will be deducted from the total points. A student may earn a maximum
of two (2) negative points per month.
For instance, if 15 points are accumulated by January, it is still possible for you to go on the trip by not
having any further “pink slips.” You would earn 3 points for good behavior during February, March and
April, resulting in a total of 12 points.
DISCIPLINE
The behavior of students in a classroom and school relates directly to their academic performance. The
classroom teachers handle basic problems with behavior. Teachers are encouraged to contact parents to
help determine how to curtail inappropriate conduct. If the unacceptable behavior continues, the student
will be referred to the administration for further action.
Teachers document improper conduct for students in grades 5–8 by filling out a “Conduct Referral” form.
This form is mailed home from the Principal or the Assistant Principal. The teacher may also assign an
after school detention(s) to the student for the behavior.
For students who demonstrate more chronic behavior problems, additional discipline actions may need to
be initiated. These actions may include any or all of the following:
A) Special Conferencing: Student and/or parent(s) meet with faculty and administration to
resolve issues and plan a course of action.
B) In-School Suspension: Student is removed from regular class setting and spends a period of
time doing class work isolated from the rest of the student population.
C) Saturday Detention: Student will be assigned to a Saturday detention at RVS from 8:00 AM to
1:00 PM.
D) Out of School Suspension: Student is removed from the school setting for a period of time.
Offenses at any grade level that result in injury to another student will be referred to the Principal’s Office
immediately.
The objective of our school discipline code is to curtail and prevent inappropriate behavior. This should
be done in a partnership between the school and home. Please feel free to contact your child’s
teacher(s) if you have any concerns about his/her behavior in school. If you are still concerned after
discussing the problem with the teacher(s), contact the Principal or Assistant Principal to arrange a
conference.
In class - Students must follow the teacher’s rules and consequences. For serious and repetitive
infractions, a conduct referral (pink slip) will be issued. Each pink slip will result in a phone call home by
the teacher. Three pink slips may result in meetings with teachers/team and/or administration. Each pink
slip equals one point which will affect the 8 th grade trip for 7 th /8 th grade students.
Note: Repetitive referrals to the administration for any disciplinary reason may result in detention and/or
Saturday detention. Severe infractions may result in an in- or out-of-school suspension and police
notification as required by law.
While there are consequences for infractions, students who behave appropriately will be rewarded
with praise, positive reinforcements and a favorable school climate in which to learn and interact
with peers and staff. “Falcon of the Month” and “Caught Doing Good” are two programs that
encourage and reward responsible and desirable behavior.
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