Parent Communication - Two Rivers Magnet Middle School!

DISCIPLINE POLICIES AND GUIDELINESYoung people who are well informed are usually very good school citizens. It is important for studentsto recognize and respect the policies and procedures regarding student conduct at Two Rivers MagnetMiddle School. Student rights and responsibilities are outlined on page 6 of this handbook. Two Riverspromotes a culture of behavior and respect built upon the Full Value Contract. Violation of policies andprocedures may result in disciplinary action.School is a public place and we hold high expectations for student behavior. We expect students tobehave in accordance with the Full Value Contract beliefs that all students should Be Supportive, BeCooperative, Be Respectful, Be Committed to Learning, and Be Safe. In addition to any previouslyunderstood normal duties, teachers and administrators shall have the right to take disciplinary actionagainst disruptive behavior in the classroom and the building. Two Rivers is committed to providing asafe and orderly learning environment. In all discipline levels, a range of consequences may be applieddepending upon the nature and frequency of the behavior.Levels of Discipline and the Full Value ContractThe Full Value Contract establishes a culture of expectations and provides a framework under whichstudent behaviors can be identified. Behaviors are classified by varying levels and those responsible foraddressing the concern.Level 1: Level one behavior issues are those that occur in the classroom or team areas and aretypically resolved by the classroom teacher or team. These behaviors are those that cause aminor disruption to the educational process. Consequences for Level I behaviors may rangefrom a conference with the student, lunch detention, team-issued community service, or loss ofprivileges. Level I behavior concerns are communicated to parents when they occur.Level 2: Level two behavior concerns create a more significant disruption than those identifiedunder the first level. They generally represent behaviors that have become chronic or repeated.Level two behaviors take place in the classroom or common areas and are addressed by the gradelevel administrator. The determination of the level of offense will be made by schooladministration. Level two behaviors can have consequences that range from a conference withthe student to in-school suspension or out-of-school-suspension.Level 3: Level three behavior concerns are those that create a serious and significant disruptionto the educational process. These behavior concerns will be addressed by the grade leveladministrator. The level of the offense will be determined by school administration. Level threebehaviors can have consequences that range from in-school or out-of-school suspension, arecommendation for expulsion and/or arrest.Definitions1. "Exclusion" is defined as any denial of public school privileges to a pupil for disciplinary purposes.2. "Removal" is defined as an exclusion from a classroom for all or part of class period.3. "Internal Suspension" (IS) is defined as an exclusion from regular classroom activity for no more thanten consecutive school days, but not exclusion from school, provided such exclusion shall not extendbeyond the end of the school year.4. "External Suspension" (ES) is defined as an exclusion from school privileges for up to ten (10)consecutive school days.- 18 -