Student Planner 2013-14 - Pinkerton Academy

4. Should have a parent or guardian contact the appropriate Associate Dean of Students.Assaults/Aggravated CombatAny student who commits a pre-meditated/planned or spontaneous assault will be suspended for a minimum of 10days on the first offense. Any student who increases the risk of serious injury to another by using an object/weapon, byusing excessive force or abuse, by continuing the conflict after the other combatant has stopped, and/or who refusesto stop when instructed to do so by school personnel will be subject to a minimum 10-day suspension and possibleexpulsion. Law enforcement officials will be notified.Cutting Classes and Study HallsAny absence from study hall or class that cannot be documented by the official Daily Attendance Report or a passfrom the Health Office, Guidance Office, Special Education Office, a staff member, or an administrator will be considereda cut. The responsibility for documenting an absence from class or study hall rests with the student. In additionto the administrative consequences described below, teachers may also assess academic consequences for cuttinga class. Students who cut class should not expect to be allowed to make-up work or assignments missed during thatclass. All cut classes will count against the 5-day attendance policy. A student who cuts a class or study hall shall bepenalized in accordance with the following policy:1st cut — one detention2nd cut —three detentions3rd cut — Saturday detention4th cut — subject to 3-day ISSAdditional cuts will result in OSSIt should be noted that this policy applies to a student’s total cuts within the school; it does not allow the studentthree cuts in each class and study hall before suspension occurs. When a student totals four cuts, regardless ofwhether these cuts were classes or study halls, that student will be subject to suspension. This policy is effectiveon the first day of school, and remains cumulative through the last day of semester 1. It does not start over duringany marking term or semester. Multiple cutting (more than one class or study hall in a single day) negates the aboveprogression, and could result in immediate suspension.Checking In to SchoolAny student who is tardy to school, or who arrives at school between 7:15 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. due to a doctor’sappointment or for any reason, must report directly to the attendance office to check in. Non-compliance will result ina minimum of three detentions and/or suspension with repeat offenders.TruancyIn accordance with RSA 193:16, any student who is absent during a school day or any portion of a school day forany unexcused reason other than illness or emergency, will be considered truant and will receive a Saturday dentention.The administration may involve the district truancy officer. Students who are repeatedly truant will be subject tosuspension.Leaving School GroundsAll students are required to remain on campus (school property) from the time they arrive in the morning until 2:10p.m. This applies to bus students as well as non-bus students. Any student who is found leaving the school groundsor being off campus without administrative permission, will receive a Saturday detention for the first offense; 2 days inISS for the second offense; a 3-day OSS for the third offense, and a 5-day OSS for the fourth, fifth, and sixth offensesand be subject to a search. Additional offenses will result in longer suspensions and possible expulsion.Parking lots: Students are restricted from parking lots and vehicles during the school day. Penalties will be thesame as those for students who are off campus. Students who must go to their cars for legitimate reasons must obtainadministrative permission in advance. Any student who leaves the campus during the school day, for any reason,must have administrative approval in advance. Seniors who are off campus during privileges without authorizationwill forfeit their Senior Privileges for the remainder of the school year. Any students authorized to park in the student19