Student Handbook - DeKalb County Schools

2009 -2010 SCHOOL-WIDE DISCIPLINE PLANDisciplineDisciplinary actions will be taken against students who violate any of the DeKalb County School rules which are set forth inthe system's Code of Student Conduct. In addition to the system-wide discipline plan (Code of Student Conduct), students mustalso adhere to the MHS school-wide Discipline Plan. The school-wide Discipline Plan gives the general school rules andconsequences for McNair H.S.During the first week of school, students will receive and review the Code of Student Conduct and the MHS school-wideDiscipline Plan. Students must become familiar with all of the rules and regulations of the system and the school in order to beself-disciplined. The goal of any school discipline program is for students to become self-disciplined.McNair High School Rules:1. Be respectful and courteous to all faculty, staff and students.2. Come to class prepared to learn (books, paper, pencil/pen, homework, etc.);3. Come to class on time;4. Follow all directions given by adults at McNair High School and in the current handbooks;5. Consume food and drink in the cafeteria only.Violence: Students who are found guilty of acts of physical violence (e.g. fighting, hitting, kicking, and pushing) will besuspended from school for up to ten days. Physical violence and hostility have no place at REMHS or its functions. Studentsare strongly advised to rely on the administration, counselors, teachers, and parents to help them resolve conflict beforeresorting to violent measures. Students are advised to keep their hands and bodies to themselves rather that run the risk ofinciting others. Self defense is not accepted as a viable excuse for fighting at school or school activities.McNair High School Consequences:1. Warning2. Teacher Consequence/Call Parent(s)3. Increased Teacher Consequence4. Chronic/ Severe Offenses-Referral to the Discipline OfficeBullying: Students found guilty of bullying will be suspended from school. Bullying includes, but is not limited to, verbalaggression (e.g. name calling, threats of physical harm) and physical aggression (e.g. hitting, slapping, extortion, robbery,threats with guns and knives). Students are advised, to seek the assistance of an adult staff member, if they are threatened orexperience conflict. Three bullying violations may result in expulsion. See below for more information on bullying.BULLYING INFORMATION FOR PREMIER DEKALB SCHOOLS2009-2010From the 2009-2010 Code of Student Conduct (All references to bullying are highlighted)BULLYINGState law prohibits bullying. State law mandates a discipline hearing after the third incident of bullying with a referral to analternative school setting upon a finding of guilt (O.C.G.A. §§ 20-2-751.4 and 20-2-145). The DeKalb School System WILLNOT TOLERATE bullying and other forms of harassment and, therefore, reserves the right to punish students after the firstincident and upon a finding of guilt. Such punishment may include suspension, expulsion, or a referral to an alternative school.Students, parents/guardians and other stakeholders may report incidents of bullying to an administrator, teacher, counselor orother staff member by using the complaint procedures indicated below or by calling 1-877 SAY-STOP. Please note: Anyform of electronic bullying (cyberbullying) using school equipment, school networks, e-mail systems or committed at school isstrictly prohibited.GANG-RELATED ACTIVITYThe DeKalb County School System believes that school should be a safe place for students to learn and grow. Distractionscaused by gangs and similar organizations are a direct threat to the safety and security of students and disrupt the learningenvironment. Therefore, the DeKalb School System strictly prohibits all activities related to gangs and other organizationsthat engage in unlawful or delinquent behavior and provides support for students affected by gang activity. A student will not,by use of violence, force, coercion, threat of violence, or gang activity, cause disruption or obstruction to the educationalprocess.A gang is a formal or informal organization, association, or group consisting of three or more persons who engage inactivities that threaten the safety of students, staff, volunteers, visitors or others, that compromise the general school