S. P. Morton Elementary School

S. P. Morton Elementary School

Student & Parent Handbook 2019 - 2020 School Year

300 Morton Street Franklin, Virginia 23851

Main Office: (757)562-5458 Fax: (757)562-6178

Mr. Dexter Warren, Principal

Mrs. Tanyeka Thornton, Instructional Specialist Mr. Irvin Ricks, Dean of Students

S.P. Morton Elementary School

Student & Parent Handbook

2019 - 2020

Mr. Dexter Warren, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Tanyeka Thornton, Instructional Specialist

Mr. Irvin Ricks, Dean of Students

Mrs. Almeta Davis, Secretary

Mrs. Beverly Freeman, Bookkeeper

757-562-5458 (OFFICE)

757-562-6178 (FAX) Franklin City Public Schools is an equal educational opportunity school system. The School Board of the City of Franklin also adheres to the principles of equal opportunity in employment and therefore, prohibits discrimination in terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, sex, national origin, color, religion, or disability. In the educational programs or activities it operates, Franklin City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission to or employment in its education programs or activities. Inquiries concerning and application of the Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to the Title IX coordinator or to the office of civil rights. The Title IX Coordinator for Franklin City Public School is: Mrs. Gail Wade, Director, Human Resources 757-569-8111 ext. 5501 207 West Second Avenue Franklin, VA 23851

OUR VISION AT SPM IS THAT EVERY CHILD WILL BE A CURIOUS AND SUCCESSFUL LEARNER

WHO IS RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, AND PRODUCTIVE

OUR CULTURE “PUSHING LEARNING, THE MORTON WAY!”

OUR MISSION AT SPM IS TO PROVIDE AN ENGAGING, PURPOSEFUL, INSPIRATIONAL, CURRICULUM, IN A NURTURING

AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT IS MOLDED BY HIGH STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS TO.

S.P. MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

300 Morton Street Franklin, Virginia 23851

(757) 562-5458 FAX (757) 562-6178 Web: spm.fcpsva.org

Mr. Dexter Warren, Assistant Principal Mrs. Tanyeka Thornton, Instructional Specialist

Mr. Irvin Ricks, Dean of Students

S. P. MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFF LIST 2015-2016

2019-2020 School Calendar for Franklin City Public Schools Schools will open for students on September 3, 2019 and close June 11, 2020

July Holiday July4 July 5, 12, 19, 26 - Schools &Offices Closed

(4-day Workweek)

August August 2, 9, &16 - Offices Closed (4-day Workweek) August 12 -15 – New Teacher Orientation August 19 - 23 – Professional Development Days August 23 - Opening Convocation August 26 - August 30 – Teacher Workdays August 29 - Registration / Open Houses

September September 2 - Labor Day Holiday September 3 - Students Report

October October 7 - Interim Report October 14 - Early Closing all schools /

Professional Development

November November 1 - End 1st Nine Weeks November 4 - 2nd Nine Weeks Begin November 11 - Veteran’s Day holiday November 13 - Report Cards Distributed at all

schools November 25 - Early Closing all schools / Parent-

Teacher Conferences November 26-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday

December December 17 - Interim Report December 23 - January 3 – Winter Break (Schools & Offices Closed)

Note:

January January 6 - Schools Re-open January 20 - MLK Holiday January 28 - End 1st Semester January 29**- Teacher Workday January 30 - Begin 2nd Semester

February February 11 - Reports Cards Distributed at all

schools February 17**- Early Closing all schools /

Professional Development

March March 11 - Interim Report March 23**- Early Closing all schools / Professional

Development

April

April 1 - End 3rd Nine Weeks April 7 - Report Cards Distributed at all schools April 10 - Early Closing all schools and offices/

Spring Break begins April 13-17 – Spring Break (Schools & Offices

Closed)

May May 12 - Interim Report May 25** - Memorial Day Holiday

June June 5 - FHS Graduation June 11 - End of 2nd Semester / Last day for

Students June 12-17 - Teacher Workdays

School Hours: FHS - 7:40 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Early closing times: FHS – 12:45 p.m.

JPK - 7:40 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. JPK - 12:45 p.m.

SPM - 8:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. SPM - 1:20 p.m.

Make-up Instructional Time: ** Designated Workdays may be used to make-up loss of instructional time due to school closing, as needed. ATTENDANCE School attendance is important because it underscores the significance of learning and the importance of obtaining an education. Good attendance helps students develop good work habits that will carry over in life and correlates strongly with improved grades. A minimum level of attendance is required for attainment of the curriculum. The responsibility of school attendance is that of both parents and students. Students are expected to be in school every day. Parents are expected to contact their child’s school on the day of the child’s absence to inform the school of that absence. Parents are encouraged to notify the school of pre-arranged appointments as soon as the date of such appointments is known. When such notification is made, the parent needs to contact the school on the first day of absence. For any reason, a written note providing the dates of and reasons for the child’s absence is required from the parent within five days of the child’s return to school. The purpose of this note is to determine whether or not the student’s absence is excused or unexcused. This note will be maintained until the end of the school year for documentation purposes. To facilitate prompt, appropriate communication between the home and school, parents and/or legal guardians of a student should notify the school immediately when there is a change in the student’s address and/or phone number as listed in school records. Parents, legal guardians or those having the parent’s signed permission may, with a photo ID, check a child out early from school. Even if you have checked a child out before and even if you are known by school personnel, you may be asked to provide a photo ID at the time of check out.

DEFINITIONS

● Tardy – Students are considered tardy to school or class if the student arrives after 8:15 A.M. ● Early Checkout – When the parent, guardian or other person having charge or control of a student

authorizes a student to leave the facility before the end of the school day. ● Excused Absences – In support of the mandatory attendance law, SP Morton Elementary School

defines excused absences. The following conditions provide the only acceptable reasons for a student’s absence from school.

o Illness – When a student is unable to attend school due to an illness, a note written by the Parent or a physician documenting the illness will provide evidence of the illness for the school.

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o Chronic/Extended Illness – For students who are absent because of chronic illnesses, a disability, or because of a need for homebound services, the parent must complete a chronic/extended illness notification form with the principal at the beginning of the enrollment of the student in school or upon the onset of the student condition that affects regular attendance. Documentation from a physician will be required. For students who are absent more than ten days in a month and/or who exhibit defined patterns of absences, the parent will be required to complete the Chronic/Extended Illness Notification Form. Documentation from a physician will be required. If the parent does not complete the form or does not provide documentation from a physician of a chronic or extended illness, the principal will review the child’s attendance for needed services and/or applicable sanctions of the attendance law (Code 22.1-258).

o Prearranged Appointments – For appointments with the court, social services or other state

agencies and appointments with healthcare providers, official documentation must be presented to the school

o Family Death or Emergency – For absences because of a death in the family or an emergency beyond the family’s control, the parent must notify the school and provide documentation for the absence.

o Religious Observances – Absences as a result of observances of religious holidays should be prearranged by the parent, who is responsible for notifying the child’s school of the religious holiday(s) to be observed. If the parent is unable to prearrange the absence, a request for exemption must be received no later than the second day after the student’s return to school from the absence occasioned by the religious observance.

● Exclusions/Suspensions – For absences because of an expulsion or suspension, the parent will be notified of the suspension/expulsion and the date when the student will be expected to return to school. The student must return on the indicated date.

● Exceptional Circumstances – The principal may approve prearranged absences for situations in which

an exemption from attendance appears to be in the best interests of the student and his/her family. Prior to the student’s absence, the parent must complete the Request for Exceptional Circumstance to Attendance Form. The parent will document on this request the rationale for the absence and the date(s) of the absence.

● Perfect Attendance – A student may be considered as having perfect attendance ONLY if (s)he has

never been tardy, never checked out of school early AND has never been absent from school.

● UNEXCUSED Absences – Possible consequences and interventions for unexcused absences, tardiness or excessive early checkouts may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Afternoon Detention Counseling Isolated Lunch Student/Parent Conference Referral to Social Service Agencies

Referral to a Disciplinary Panel Referral to Child Protective Services for Child Abuse/Neglect

After the school system notifies the parent, guardian or other person who has control or charge of a child that such child has six (6) days of unexcused absences, each additional unexcused absence shall constitute a

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reportable offense. Prior to any action to commence judicial proceedings to impose a penalty for violating this subsection on a parent, guardian or other person who has control or charge of a child, the school system shall send a notice to such parent, guardian, or other person by mail. Students who have emergencies necessitating their absence from school for a portion of the school day must be present for the majority of the school day in order to be counted present. Students must attend school for at least the equivalent of half the school day in order to be counted for the whole day. This does not have to be continuous time.

When there is cause necessitating students to be released from school. They may only be released to their parent(s), to a person properly identified to school authorities or upon request by written and signed letter from the parents. Phone calls are not acceptable. Photo ID must be shown at the time of check out. Even if you have checked a child out before and even if you are known by school personnel, you may be asked to provide a photo ID at the time of check out. ABSENCES AND GRADING Absences shall not penalize student grades if the following conditions are met:

1. Absences are justified and validated for excused reasons. 2. Make-up work for all absences is completed satisfactorily.

Although an absence may be considered “unexcused”, make-up work for approved, prearranged absences will be permitted. The parent should contact the teacher(s) within five (5) days to secure make-up work and must adhere to the teacher’s procedures for completion and timeline for submission. When students are suspended short-term (1-10 days) Suspended students shall make up those tests and assignments that the teachers determine will have an impact

on the student’s final grade and mastery of course content. Assignments that the teacher does not require to be made up will not count toward a student’s final grade. Students are responsible for making arrangements and completing make-up work within the timeline specified by the local school.

Grading Policy

GRADING & REPORT CARDS S. P. Morton Elementary School will operate on a nine-week grading system. ABSENCES & GRADING Absences shall not penalize student grades if the following conditions are met: 1. Absences are justified and validated for excused reasons. 2. Make-up work for all absences is completed satisfactorily.

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(Although an absence may be considered “unexcused,” make-up work for approved, pre arranged absences will be permitted. The parent should see the teacher(s) within five (5) days to secure make-up work and must adhere to the teacher’s procedures for completion and timeline for submission. When students are suspended short-term (1–10 days), work missed will not count for or against their final grade. Suspended students shall make up those tests and assignments that the teachers determine will have an impact on the student’s final grade and mastery of course content. Assignments that the teacher does not require to be made up will not count toward a student’s final grade. Students are responsible for making arrangements and completing make-up work within the timeline specified by the local school. GRADING SCALE Student progress is reported at the end of each grading period (Report Cards) and periodically during the grading period (Interim Reports). SP Morton Elementary will operate a nine (9) week grading period during the school year. Progress Reports will be sent home at the end of each third week. These reports are designed to keep parents informed of student progress and any teacher concerns. It is the expectation that parents sign and return these reports the day following receipt. Parents are also encouraged to contact teachers and schedule student/parent/teacher conferences at the first sign of student struggle. GRADING SCALES – (FCPS Policy IKEA) The following scale is used to assess Kindergarteners and 1st graders’ progress: E = Exemplary (Surpasses Standards) S = Satisfactory N = Needs to Improve U = Unsatisfactory For students in grades 2–5, student performance is graded using the following scale: 90%-100% A excellent progress 80%-89% B above average progress 70%-79% C average progress 60%-69% D below average progress Below 60% F failure Teachers will schedule a face-to-face student/parent/teacher conference any time a grade of D or F is reported. Documentation of such conferences will be filed with the principal. GRADES DISTRIBUTION The number of grades are subject to change.

Kindergarten Subjects Minimum Number of Grades

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Reading 12

Writing 9

Mathematics 12

History/Social Studies 9

Science 9

Total 57

Grades 1-2 Subjects Minimum Number of Grades

Reading 10

Writing 10

Mathematics 10

History/Social Studies 9

Science 9

Total 48

Grades 3-5 Categories Minimum Number of Grades

Percentages

Homework/Class Participation

7 5%

Classwork=open book/closed book

8 35%

Quizzes 5 20%

Tests/Benchmarks 3 25%

Project 1 15%

Total 24 100%

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GRADE SCHEDULING Elementary schools grade schedule. — The grade schedule for elementary schools will be as follows: Grades per nine weeks: Kindergarten students are graded in the core content areas of Reading, Writing, Mathematics, History/Social Studies and Science. Students are assessed based on the division’s pacing guide. Grades per nine weeks: There will be a minimum number of grades per nine weeks for students in grades K through 5 in the core content areas of Reading, Writing, Mathematics, History/Social Studies and Science as set forth below. Students should have ample guided practice time and review before being given the test for mastery of a given concept or skill. The teacher is expected to re- teach when necessary. HOMEWORK Homework extends learning activities beyond the classroom. It reinforces learning by giving a child an opportunity to use his or her knowledge. It also provides an opportunity for parents to become involved in the educational development of their child. Homework should be well planned, purposeful, and not repetitious. It should not be monotonous, time consuming, busy work. Homework assignments should be reasonable. Teachers should consider students’ home resources when assigning homework. All students can be assigned homework Monday through Thursday only. Homework is not to be assigned. Homework should be checked each day but not graded, and count no more than 10% of students’ grade. PROMOTION/RETENTION The following criteria will be used by grade level teams to make decisions regarding the promotion or retention of all students in grades K-5.

1. A student in grades K-5 will be retained in the current grade level if absences from school total more than ten (10) days.

2. Kindergarten promotion will be based on review of the following indicator of student performance:

A. Satisfactory progress as evidenced by reading on grade level. (Pre-Primer 1)

3. Promotion in grades 1 through 5 will be based on successful completion of a minimum of three (3) of the following four (4) criteria.

● Satisfactory student progress in English as indicated on the student’s report

card. ● Satisfactory student progress in mathematics as indicated on the student’s

report card. ● Passing an end-of-year test or Standards of Learning test in English.

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● Passing an end-of-year test or Standards of Learning test in mathematics. An appeals process may be initiated by the parents of a student retained in grades 2 through 5. This request must be made by no later than July 15th. All decisions regarding this appeal will be made following the student’s mandatory attendance and successful completion of summer school. Decisions to promote or retain the student will be made by the principal.

4. A request for promotion with exception may be initiated by the principal to the Superintendent or designee for a student who does not meet the above criteria for promotion. This process will justify the student’s promotion to the next grade level and will require as part of its terms that the student attend the Franklin City Public Schools’ summer school program and successful completion of summer school.

5. Attendance at summer school shall be mandatory for all students being retained. A student must

be present at least 94% of the time during summer school session. Attendance at summer school shall not result in automatic promotion to the next grade level, but will be utilized as one criterion when considering the promotion. However, the students who are retained or who are being considered for promotion with exception will not be considered for moving to the next grade level if a parent refuses to send a child to mandatory summer school.

FAMILY CHANGES If the status of a student’s custody changes after the student is enrolled, the enrolling parent/guardian or agency shall notify the local school of new address and contact phone numbers. Parents/guardians may be required to facilitate and obtain appropriate guardianship or custody of their child to avoid referral to an outside agency or withdrawal. SECTION 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a directive to any person, business or government agency that receives federal funds to eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities. Specifically Section 504 states: No qualified handicapped person shall, on the basis of handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity which benefits from federal financial assistance. Under Section 504 a person with a disability (handicap - is anyone who has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself; performing manual tasks; walking; seeing; hearing; speaking; breathing; learning and working; eating; sleeping; standing; lifting; bending; reading; concentrating; thinking; communicating; and major bodily functions (i.e. immune systems, cell growth, digestive, bowel, or bladder functions). The term “substantially limits” means the person is unable to perform a major life activity or major bodily function that a non-disabled person can do, or the person is more restricted in the performance of a major life activity in comparison to a non-disabled person.

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It is the policy of FCPS and S.P. Morton Elementary to comply with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in providing a free appropriate public education for students who qualify under the definition of the law. No student or other qualified individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any program or activity, on the basis of disability. FCPS has specific responsibilities under Section 504, including the requirement to identify and evaluate students with disabilities. Any student or other disabled individual who is qualified for services under Section 504 will receive appropriate accommodations providing equal access to educational programs, services, and facilities. If a parent, guardian or adult student has a question about parental or student rights under Section 504, contact: school’s main office: 757-562-5458 MEDIA RELEASE S.P. Morton Elementary may use and release photographs, audio recordings and/or video recordings taken or recorded at its facilities and events for educational, instructional or promotional purposes as determined by the school for use in broadcast and media formats now existing or created in the future. These photographs and recordings often include depictions of students and/or parents engaged in school functions and activities. Any such photographs, audio recordings and/or video recordings shall become the property of S.P. Morton Elementary. Parents or legal guardians may elect to withhold consent for S.P. Morton Elementary to use photographs, audio recordings and/or video recordings of parent and/or child. In order to withhold consent for the disclosure of photographs, audio recordings and/or video recordings, the parent of the student must notify the principal of the school the student attends in writing within 5 days of receipt of this handbook. The written notice must: (1) include the name of the student; (2) include a statement that the parent/guardian is opting out of the release of photographs, audio recordings and/or video recordings depicting the student; and (3) be signed and dated by the parent or guardian. Please note that any written notice will be effective for the current school year only and must be renewed on an annual basis should the parent wish to continue to opt out of the release of photographs and recordings. Finally, please note that S.P. Morton Elementary will not be responsible for and cannot control photographs, audio recording or video recordings captured by individuals who are not employed by, affiliated with, or under contract with Franklin City Public Schools. Please contact the local school administration, media specialist, or division technology team with questions regarding this topic.

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File: JFCAAA-R STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMING

The following Dress Code/Uniform guidelines shall apply to all students in Grades K-8:

SHIRTS ● Long or short sleeve collared polo shirt in any SOLID COLOR. ● No stripes, prints, or patterns allowed

PANTS/SHORTS/SKIRTS ● All Grades – Woven or Twill Navy Blue, Khaki or Black pants (NO SPANDEX OR JEGGINGS) NO JEAN MATERIAL ALLOWED (this includes black jeans) Girls – Walking shorts, skirt, jumper, or skort – no shorter than 2 inches above the knee

SOCKS AND SHOES ● Shoes: Tennis shoes or closed-toe shoes of any color are allowed. No open-toed shoes or sandals.

● Socks can be any solid color. ● Girls – Knee socks, hosiery, or tights in solid navy, black, or

white are permitted ● NO FLIP FLOPS, CROCS, OR SANDALS

OUTER WEAR ● Coats, in school colors or black, may be worn during the day. ● NO hoodies are to be worn during the school day.

ACCESSORIES ● NO COLORED BELTS ALLOWED (black, navy, white or brown) o Black or brown belts – REQUIRED for boys o Girls – Black or brown belt if pants/skirts/skorts have belt

loops ● Colored beads (necklace/bracelets), chain & electronic belts, and

large belt buckles are not allowed. ● Visible piercing and adornments of body parts are PROHIBITED

(nose, cheek, tongue, lip, and/or eyebrow rings or studs). Covering these piercings with a Band-Aid does not make them acceptable. o Ladies – single post earrings or hoop earrings no larger than a

quarter are acceptable.

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o Gentlemen – one earring smaller than a quarter is permitted; black, dark brown, or navy belt must be worn at all times.

● Hats or other headwear (scarves, do-rags, stocking caps, caps, cowboy hats, headbands, and the like) are PROHIBITED, except as may be required for certain courses.

● Bandanas and lanyards are PROHIBITED from being worn in the building.

OTHER ● Ladies – Hair must be clean and well groomed. No excessive make-up or perfume is allowed .

● Gentlemen – Hair must be clean and well groomed; cornrows are to be neatly fastened to the scalp.

● Uniforms and shoes must be neat and clean in appearance. ● Shirt tails must be neatly tucked into pants/skirts at all times.

FCPS Physical Education Uniform

● FCPS Physical Education Uniforms are required in all PE classes. As an alternative, students may wear athletic shorts no shorter than 2 inches above the knee and a white T-shirt. No short shorts or undershirts may be worn.

PARENTS: Please check your child’s clothing before he or she leaves home in the morning. Thank you in advance for supporting our Uniform Policy and reviewing it with your child(ren). Students not in compliance with the uniform policy children’s parents may be called and asked to bring clothes. Failure to comply may result in further disciplinary action. Students out of compliance and unable to remedy the problem will be sent to Timeout and/or Out of School Suspension for reoccurrences of dress code violation. CLASS PARTIES Our primary mission is teaching and learning, thus we will make every effort to protect our instructional day. We ask that parents and families respect the following guidelines for parties and celebrations.

● Birthdays: Birthdays will be celebrated outside the school day. A parent may provide cupcakes to be enjoyed during school lunch; however, no other snacks may be shared and no other time of the day may be taken for these occasions.

● Holidays: SP Morton teachers will celebrate two holiday seasons – winter and spring. Winter parties will occur within the last week of school before the winter break (December) and within the last week of school before spring break (March or April).

NOTE: Flowers and/or balloons for events such as Valentine’s Day, end-of-year promotion, etc. should be shared at home. They may not be allowed in classrooms, in the cafeteria, on the bus or in the promotion area (cafeteria or gym). Invitations to out-of-school parties and events must be distributed outside of school. OTHER: Other Celebrations will occur as follows:

● End-of-the-Year parties (planned by teacher) ● Earned parties (e.g. March of Dimes, fundraisers, etc.)

SCHOOL VISITORS AND CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS

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Visits to S.P. Morton Elementary School by parents, volunteers, other adult residents of the community and interested educators are welcomed and encouraged. In order to protect the instructional day, it is essential that persons wishing to visit on days other than those designated as special visiting days need to make arrangements in advance with the principal or assistant principal. In the absence of administration, parents or other visitors may schedule visits through the Lead Counselor only. All parents, guests and visitors to S.P. Morton Elementary School may enter either the main entrance located at 300 Morton Street or the Oak Street entrance. Each visitor and parent is required to sign in and to wear a badge at all times even if the parent is bringing the child to school and wishes to walk the child to the classroom. The visitor/parent must return to the office to sign out before leaving. The dated badge may be disposed of. Failure to adhere to these procedures may result in removal from the campus and denial of future visitation privileges. CONFERENCES AND PHONE CALLS Parent/Teacher Conferences: The procedures for requesting a conference with a teacher is as follows:

● Call the office between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and ask the secretary to have the teacher return your call to set up a convenient time for a conference or

● Send a note by your child to the teacher with several suggested times and dates and ask the teacher to confirm a time with you.

Parent/Administration Conferences: There may be times when a parent desires to meet with the school’s principal or assistant principal. Procedures for scheduling a conference with administration are as follows:

● Call the office between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and ask the secretary to schedule a time ● Send a note by your child to the principal with several suggested times and dates and ask the principal’s

office to confirm a time with you. If you believe an emergency exists and you need to speak with/meet the principal, please telephone the school’s secretary to communicate your need and to confirm the principal’s or assistant principal’s availability. Please understand that mornings and afternoons are VERY busy times for administration (dealing with discipline, supervising students, etc.). Showing up without an appointment may necessitate a lengthy wait. Days are filled with required classroom observations, instructional meetings and other school events. Again, showing up without an appointment may necessitate a lengthy wait. ALWAYS seek to resolve matters at the “lowest level” first. If there is a classroom concern, seek to resolve it with the teacher before contacting the principal or assistant principal. If there is a concern with the assistant principal seek to resolve it with the assistant principal before contacting the principal. If there is a concern with the principal, seek to resolve it with the principal before contacting the superintendent. Phone Calls: Teachers may not receive phone calls during instructional time. The office will capture and share the message and the teacher will return the call during his/her planning or after school. Administration may not be in the office to receive calls. The secretary or receptionist will capture and share a message and administration will return the call when (s)he returns to the office or after school. SCHOOL SUPPLIES Each teacher will share a list of required school supplies. Lists may vary by teacher (even within a grade level)

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In general, every student should bring a book bag every day. Students in Grades 3-5 are encouraged to bring rolling book bags. Every student will also need pencils (not mechanical) and personal hand sanitizer. LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES Life-threatening allergy management in school requires a team effort from the student, parent/guardian, healthcare provider, school nurse and school staff. As a result, the risk of severe allergy reactions in the school setting can be reduced, and a safer educational environment can be provided for students with life-threatening allergies. S.P. Morton Elementary School serves several students who have life-threatening allergies. For this reason, nutrition services does not serve fish or nut-based products. We ask that students not knowingly bring these items to school. STUDENTS REQUIRING SPECIAL MEALS Parents of students requiring a special diet must submit a required for, Diet Prescription For Meals At School, to the school office. This form must be completed by the child’s physician and updated annually. The form must be completed and on file for the student to receive and change from the regular menu. Forms may be obtained from the school’s secretary or the nutrition director (Central School Board Office, 2nd Avenue, Franklin, VA). BREAKFAST Breakfast is free for all SP Morton Elementary School students. FUNDRAISING In accordance with the requirements stated in the Standards for Accrediting Schools in Virginia (adopted June 19. 1988), fundraising activities conducted at SP Morton Elementary School prohibit the involvement of elementary students in door-to-door solicitation. PAYMENTS SP Morton Elementary DOES NOT accept personal checks as payment for field trips, lost or damaged library books, lost or damaged textbooks or fund raising activities at SP Morton Elementary School. We will accept a money order or cash in the exact amount for payment of any charges or fees. No funds are housed at the school; therefore, we are not able to make change for large bills. TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS SP Morton seeks to employ qualified, capable, professional educators. Parents, in accordance with state law, have a right to request select information about teachers. Specifically, parents may ask:

● Whether the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.

● Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.

● The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.

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● Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, the paraprofessional’s qualifications.

● Emergency or other provisional status which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived. ● The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification held by the teacher,

and the field of discipline of the certification or degree. ● Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, the paraprofessional’s

qualifications FIELD TRIPS Teachers and educational specialists plan field trips to be an extension of classroom instruction. Parents will be notified in advance of all field trips especially those requiring payments. Every effort will be made to keep costs reasonable. ALL field trips require signed parent permission, and no child will be permitted to leave school if written permission has not been secured. The school’s cafeteria will offer bagged lunches at the student’s usual lunch cost (free, reduced). Parents may, when appropriate and at the teacher’s request, serve as chaperones on field trips. Understand that at times the number of chaperones have to be limited. Understand, too, that if there are fees for trips (transportation, lunch, admittance, etc.) chaperones must pay their own cost. Chaperones/Parents may not bring other non SP Morton Elementary students on field trips. Parents also may not bring other SP Morton children with them on a trip (e.g. taking a second grader on a fifth grade trip). There may be times when teachers prohibit students from visiting gift shops and/or purchasing souvenirs. If this is the case, this is the procedure for ALL students whether the students’ parents are chaperoning or not. Field trip fees cannot be returned once transportation has been arranged, tickets purchased, reservations made or other expenses incurred and commitments made. Chaperones/Parents driving their own vehicles may transport only their children to/from the field trip destination. No cousins, nieces, nephews, friends’ children, etc. may be transported. For children to be counted “present” for school, the child must remain with the group for the entire field trip. MEDICATION S.P. Morton discourages the administration of medication during the school day and requests that whenever possible, parents and guardians administer medication before or after school. Understanding though that it is not always possible, the following procedures have been established:

● Written orders must be received from the prescribing physician. The required school form must be completed and must detail the name of the medication, the dosage, time of administration, possible side effects and treatment of effects.

● The signature of the parent or guardian must be on the required school form. (This form gives Franklin City Public Schools personnel permission to administer medication).

● Medication must be brought to school by an adult and must be in original container – labeled by the pharmacy and the amount of medication contained therein must be indicated (e.g. 30 tablets)

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Current emergency contact information must be on file for all S.P. Morton Elementary students whether they are receiving medication or not. ** See FCPS School Board Policy JKCD for additional information. RECOGNITION Various recognition and reward programs will be conducted during the school year. Parents will be notified in advance and invited to attend. There may be occasions when tickets are issued and attendance is limited (e.g. Grade 5 Promotion) because of space and seating. TESTING S.P. Morton Elementary assesses students in accordance with guidelines and mandates of the state and the local division. Parents will receive communication separate from this book explaining assessments, grading or scoring and how those grades or scores may be reported. Parents are encouraged to ask questions about testing and assessments as well as any grades. TRAFFIC For the safe transport of students, buses unload and load in the front (Morton Street) of the school. Cars (parents, visitors, staff, etc.) should not be in the bus loop between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. There may be buses in the loop at other times (e.g. field trips) and cars may be blocked in. Buses will not move to permit cars to pass through the loop. Parents and visitors are encouraged to use the Oak Street parking lot and to park on the street (Oak Street, Morton Street). Parents may only enter the building through the front doors or the Oak Street door that is closest to the main office. Parents should not:

● Park in marked spots. ● Park behind other cars preventing their movement ● Block entrances or exits to any parking lots or the bus loop. ● Speed through the parking lots or on the streets surrounding the school. ● Put children out in the parking lot unless there is an attendant there to greet them. (If there is no

attendant on duty, the parent should park and escort the child into the building. If it is after 8:20 a.m. or before 3:20 p.m., the parent must sign in/out in the school’s office).

TRANSPORTATION-SCHOOL BUS SAFETY The safety of children walking or riding a bus to school is a responsibility which is shared by school administrators, classroom teachers, pupils, school bus drivers, parents, and the motoring public. There are certain basic safety rules which children should know before attending school. It is important reliance that all children should know the basic rules listed below:

A. RULES TO FOLLOW WHEN WALKING TO OR FROM SCHOOL OR THE BUS STOP 14

● Leave home early enough to get to the bus stop on time; hurrying can cause accidents ● Walk on the sidewalk whenever one is available; otherwise, walk on the left edge of the road facing

traffic. Stay as far off the road as possible. ● Watch for turning cars and cars coming out of driveways. ● Cross at corners but only after carefully checking for approaching vehicles. ● Obey all traffic lights and signs ● Do not accept rides from strangers ● Do not cross lawns or leave litter.

B. RULES FOR BUS RIDERS

1. Waiting for bus: ● Do not play in the street or highway. ● Stand back from the road. ● Treat flowers, shrubbery, trees, lawns and other property with care.

2. Boarding a bus: ● Check traffic in both directions ● Wait until the bus driver signals to cross the street or highway. ● Walk in front of the bus. ● Do not crowd or push.

3. Riding the bus: ● Remain seated and talk quietly so that you do not distract the bus driver. ● Keep head, arms, and hands inside the bus. ● Do not talk to the driver except in an emergency. ● Obey the bus driver’s directions promptly. ● Never throw objects in or out of the bus. ● Do not eat or drink on the bus. Snacks, party treats, and rewards are to be in bookbags,

pockets, etc. ● Do not play with toys on the bus. Show and tell items, etc. are to be in bookbags, pockets,

etc.

4. Leaving the bus: ● Do not leave seat until the bus stops. ● Move quickly, but do not push. ● Watch your step; take one step at a time.

5. Crossing the road after leaving bus: ● Walk 10 steps ahead of the bus along edge of street. ● Stop and wait for driver to give a signal to cross. ● Check the traffic both ways. ● Cross the street or highway, but do not run.

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STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT Disciplinary violations are grouped into four Categories. Under each category, the potential disciplinary responses are listed. In any situation where a violation of this Code is alleged, the principal or his/her designee shall hear the student’s explanation and investigate the matter fully before determining whether a violation has occurred. If a violation is established, then a disciplinary response appropriate for the category of violation will be imposed. Principals may require a parent conference at any level. Principal discretion applies to all below:

Category

CODE

Inappropriate Behaviors REQUIRED Consequences

POSSIBLE Consequences

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BEING IN UNAUTHORIZED AREAS CHEATING/Plagiarism DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR - School Bus DRESS CODE VIOLATION GAMBLING OUTWARD AFFECTION POSSESSION OF LIGHTER/MATCHES POSSESSION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES TARDIES TO CLASS AND SCHOOL

-Warning of Future Consequences -Student Reprimand -Teachers must notify parents

-Parent Conference -Counseling -Withdrawal of Privileges -Timeout/Refocus -In-School Suspension -Out-of-School Suspension (1-5 days) -School/Classroom/Bus Behavior Improvement Plan/Intervention Plan -Service Project

CUTTING CLASS DAMAGE/DESTRUCTION TO PROPERTY INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE DISRESPECTFUL/RUDE FAILURE TO ABIDE BY TO/RF RULES

-Parent Conference -Warning of Future Consequences -Student Reprimand

-Behavior Contract -Timeout/Refocus -In-School Suspension -Out-of-School Suspension (3-10 days)

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TWO

FAILURE TO ATTEND TO/RF HORESPLAY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION MISREPRESENTATION/LYING POSSESSION OF OBSCENE MATERIALS TRESPASSING WHILE ON SUSPENSION TRUANCY USE OF PROFANITY (Not staff directed)

-Teachers must notify parents

-Referral to Appropriate Prevention or Treatment Program -Service Project

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DAMAGING ANOTHER PERSON’S PROPERTY EXPLOSIVES EXTORTION FIGHTING/PHYSICAL ATTACK INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE INTERNET INDECENT EXPOSURE INITIATING A RIOT HAZING SEXUAL HARRASSMENT/ INTIMATE CONTACT SMOKING/POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS/ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES STEALING BULLYING/THREATS HARRASSMENT (not staff directed) USE OF PROFANITY (staff directed)

-Out-of-School Suspension ( up to 10 days) and may appear before the Division Discipline Committee with the designated representative

- Suspension from school with a recommendation for Long-term suspension or expulsion from School -In-School Suspension -Alternative Placement

FOUR

ARSON ASSAULT AND BATTERY BOMB THREATS BURGLARY FIGHTING/PHYSICAL ATACKS THREATENING (staff directed) GANG ACTIVITY POSSESSION OF DRUGS/ALCOHOL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/ LOOK-ALIKE DRUGS RAPE/ATTEMPTED RAPE REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH SEARCH ROBBERY SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF DRUGS/ALCOHOL VANDALISM WEAPONS & DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS & OBJECTS/FIREARMS

-Out-of-School Suspension (10 days) minimum and must appear before the Division Discipline Committee with the designated representative

-Suspension from school with a recommendation for Long-term suspension or expulsion from School -In-School Suspension -Alternative Placement -Required 365 day Expulsion for certain offenses

CORRECTIVE ACTION The following corrective actions are among those available to the school administration for violation of the Student Conduct Guidelines. Each offense shall be considered fully in determining reasonable corrective actions:

1. Counseling 2. Admonition 3. Reprimand 4. Loss of privileges, including access to the school division’s computer system

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5. Loss of privileges to ride the school bus to and from school 6. Parental conferences 7. Tasks or restrictions assigned by the principal or his designee 8. Time Out / Refocus 9. Detention after school 10. Service Project 11. Suspension from school-sponsored activities or events prior to, during, or after the regular school day 12. -In-School Suspension 13. Out-of-School Suspension 14. Referral to an alternative education program 15. Notify legal authority where appropriate 16. Recommendation for expulsion 17. Expulsion for firearm possession or use of possession of a controlled substance, imitation controlled

substance or marijuana, as defined in Chapter 34 of Title 54.1 and §18.2-247 of the Code of Virginia, on school property or at a school sponsored activity

18. Evaluation for alcohol or drug abuse 19. Participation in a drug, alcohol or violence intervention, prevention or treatment program. Whenever possible, a preventive approach to discipline shall be taken in an effort to clarify standards of conduct, effectively assess a student’s individual needs, and identify significant factors, which may be contributing to a student’s misconduct. Occasionally, however, there may be times when all efforts fail to produce acceptable behavior. In these cases, one or more forms of the following enforcement procedures may be used:

● Disciplinary Notice – The teacher will discuss the offense with the offender in an attempt to resolve

the issue. Teachers will be required to contact parents as well as using some form of assertive discipline before any further disciplinary action will be taken by administration.

● After School Detention – The student will be required to stay after school as a consequence for some offenses. The student will be required to complete behavior modification lessons and SOL related lessons while in ASD.

● Service Project - The student will be assigned to complete a service project assigned by the building administrator.

● Timeout/Refocus (TO/RF) – The student will be sent to the Timeout classroom for a specified

period of time. Students will be required to remain isolated from other students. Students will be required to complete behavior modification lessons and SOL-related lessons while in Timeout/Refocus. Students will be required to make up any work missed in the regular classroom while in Timeout/Refocus.

● In-School suspension (ISS)/Refocus/Timeout – The student will be assigned to serve a specified

amount of time in the ISS/Refocus/Timeout room.

● Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) – The student will be sent home for one to ten days with proper notification being made to the parent/guardian. The student cannot participate in or attend any school-related activities during the suspension time.

● According to School Board policy, a parent/guardian must return to school with their son or daughter following an out-of-school suspension. The student is considered absent from school during the suspension days. Any missed work must be made up according to guidelines established by the teacher and the administration. Any student who has been suspended from attendance may be considered trespassing if he/she appears on any Franklin City Public Schools property during the suspension period. Trespassing violators will be prosecuted.

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● Suspension of Students Receiving Special Services – Any student who has been identified as a special needs student with a current Individualized Education Program (IEP) may be suspended from school, or School-After-School in accordance to suspension guidelines for non-disabled students, except if behavior is determined to be a manifestation of their disability.

● Alternative Education Program – The School Board reserves the right to place a student in an alternative program in lieu of expulsion.

● Expulsion – For serious offenses and/or continued infractions of the rules, the Division Discipline Committee will recommend that the school board expel a student for the remainder of the school year. For offenses involving firearms, federal law requires that the student be expelled for a period of 365 days. Proper notification will be sent to the parents/guardians and opportunities will be provided for due consideration of the matter before final action is taken.

OFFENSES AND DISPOSITIONS The offenses and dispositions listed in this discipline code govern students of Franklin City Public School System while on school premises, at school-sponsored activities, at bus stops, and while being transported to and from school and school activities by school-owned vehicles. In some cases, off-the-bus suspension may be applied in place of out-of-school suspension. Students may be suspended or expelled from school for misconduct, violation of school rules and regulations, or for other good and just cause. The following list of offenses and dispositions is meant to be illustrative only and not intended to exclude suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate action for offenses not listed. When an offense occurs during the last ten days of school and disciplinary action cannot be carried out, the disposition will be applied after the student physically enrolls the following year. Offenses are listed in four categories, from least to most serious. Any student who accrues five violations (cumulative for the year) resulting in OSS (out of school suspension) may be referred for placement in the Alternative Education program. OVERVIEW OF OFFENSES The offenses and dispositions listed in this section govern students of the Franklin City Public Schools while on school premises, at school-sponsored activities, at bus stops, and being transported to and from school, as well as school activities by school-owned or chartered vehicles. Note: The penalty levied is at the discretion of the principal or designee depending on the circumstances.

BUS AND BUS STOP RULES

Violation of any rule included in this handbook may result in suspension from school and/or suspension from riding the school bus.

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Students have the responsibility to ensure that their conduct contributes to a safe and orderly atmosphere while being transported; to refrain from conduct which will offer a hazard to themselves, their fellow students, or the general public; and to refrain from violating federal, state, or local law or the requirements of the Student Code of Conduct. Student safety on the school buses and at the bus stops is a major priority. Parents/Guardians are responsible for monitoring student behavior going and returning from the bus stops and at the bus stop locations. Student behavior on the bus that endangers others will not be tolerated. Rules regarding bus stop safety and behavior on the bus are provided. Adults are encouraged to go over these rules with students and support the school division in enforcing the rules and the expectations that students will be good citizens on the bus. All students will respect the bus drivers and bus assistants and follow their directions. Students must get on the bus and exit the bus at the assigned stops. Disciplinary action may be taken against students who purposely board or exit a bus at a bus stop other than the assigned stop. Pre-school and kindergarten students must be met at the bus stop by a responsible person. If no one is available, the child will be returned to school and the parent will be contacted to pick up the child. The state law authorized the proper discipline of students going to and returning from school. “As a general rule, the authority to discipline extends to pupils on their way to or from school if such conduct directly affects the good order and welfare of the school,” (1960-61 Op. Att’y Gen. 274). Principals stress to students that they are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly manner at all times and that failure to do so going to and from school may result in discipline described in this handbook. The following rules and regulations apply to all students riding Franklin City Public Schools’ buses. Students are expected to observe the following rules for safety and courtesy on the bus and at the bus stop. These rules and regulations were established to assist the drivers in assuring that students are afforded the safest possible ride to and from school. The school bus driver is responsible for the enforcement of the regulations. Failure on the part of any student to follow the policies dealing with school bus operation may result in suspension or termination of the privilege to ride a school bus. l. Students being transported are under the authority of the bus driver. 2. Students shall stay in their seats and keep hands/feet to themselves. 3. Students must board and leave the bus at their assigned stop. Written permission from the school principal/designee is required to get on or leave the bus at a location other than the regular bus stop. 4. Students shall converse in normal tones; profane language is prohibited. 5. Students may not transport animals on buses. 6. Students who refuse to obey bus regulations may forfeit their privilege to ride the bus. 7. Students shall not transport large items (balloons, flowers, band instruments, athletic equipment, etc.) on buses as they create safety hazards. When rule violations occur, a referral is given to the student and building administrator. The administrator will attempt to resolve the problem with the student and/or parents. The parent is expected to assume major responsibility to counsel the student as to acceptable behavior while riding the school bus. A bus referral may result in a loss of bus riding privileges. However, every effort is made to correct minor situations through a conference, parent involvement, or an administrative action. Violations of the Code of Student Conduct which occur on the school bus are subject to the same disciplinary consequences as outlined in the student handbook.

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CONDUCT ON THE SCHOOL BUS To assure safe and efficient transportation of students, the following shall apply:

1. The number of students who may ride in a school bus is determined by the total number who can be seated. Students are to be prohibited from standing beside the driver, in the step well, or between the driver and the entrance door.

2. Only the bus driver is permitted to open and close the entrance door. 3. No object may be placed in the bus that will restrict passageway to entrance or

emergency door. 4. Posters, stickers, or advertising material of any kind are prohibited in or on school

buses. 5. Drivers will not make a habit of waiting for students who are late getting to the bus

stop. 6. All passengers are under the jurisdiction of the driver while on the bus. The driver is

to control student conduct and report behavior problems to the principal who will be responsible for disciplinary action. 7. The following applies to bus passengers:

a. Refrain from reaching out of windows. b. All types of drinks are prohibited. c. Any conduct that is distracting to the driver is prohibited. This particularly

includes fighting, yelling, profanity or loud activity. (Fighting on a bus will result in suspension from school.)

d. No objects are to be thrown from windows. e. The bus is to be maintained in a neat and attractive condition. Eating is not allowed on the school

bus. f. Students who walk to a designated bus stop shall walk on the left side of the roadway facing traffic. g. Students shall remain at the designated bus stop on the right side of the shoulder of the road out of the line of traffic until the bus arrives and shall refrain from playing in traffic lanes. h. Students should enter the bus from the front and fill seats closest to the rear of the bus or to their assigned seats. i. Students may change seats only when the bus is not moving, when seats are vacant and when the driver givers permission for the change. j. Students shall avoid crowding, pushing and otherwise disturbing others. k. Students who live near the end of the bus route should be seated near the rear of the bus, whereas students who live near the beginning of a bus route should be seated near the front of the bus. l. Students shall keep the bus clean, sanitary and orderly, without boisterousness or vulgarity. m. Students shall be responsible for careless and/or malicious damage/vandalism to

school bus equipment. n. In approaching a designated stop, students shall remain seated until the bus comes

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to stop. o. lf, upon leaving the bus, students must cross to the left of the roadway, they shall

walk approximately 10 feet to the front of the bus and stop in line with the right fender. Upon a signal from the driver, after making certain that traffic is stopped, the students quickly shall walk to the left side of the highway.

p. Students should refrain from talking to the driver while the bus is moving. q. Students shall ride their assigned bus, get on and leave the bus only at their

designated stops except when they have written permission from their parent r. Students shall be prohibited from bringing unnecessary items and dangerous objects (such as drink bottles and knives, etc.) on the school bus.

s. Smoking is prohibited on school buses or school bus stops. t. Students shall be seated or prepared for departure prior to the movement of

the bus. u. Students shall not place body parts or objects outside of the bus windows. v. Students shall not possess/play radios, tapes, or electronic audio/video devices. w. Students shall not bring live animals on the bus. x. Students shall not possess unsafe objects or weapons. y. Students shall not throw items from the bus or on the bus.

z. Balloons, f1owers, or objects large enough to block the aisles or emergency exit are prohibited on the bus. All carryon items should be secured in the student's lap while on the bus. Items that are too heavy, bulky, extend above the seat's backrest, or cannot be secured in the student's lap should not be transported. This includes large band instruments, large athletic equipment, etc. 8. Failure on the part of any student to follow the policies dealing with the school bus operation may result in suspension or termination of the privilege to ride a school bus.

ENFORCEMENT OF BUS RULES The driver is responsible for managing student behavior effectively and positively. Drivers are expected to react to student misconduct by warning, conferencing, and assigning seats. All elementary students will have assigned seats. The procedure listed below shall be followed by drivers and administrators:

Bus Driver Courtesy Notice: Driver completes a courtesy notice stating the behavior demonstrated by the student and sends it home with the student to give to their parent. A duplicated copy will be

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maintained by the bus driver to be submitted with the official referral if the behavior is negative and becomes chronic.

First Bus Referral: Driver completes a written bus conduct referral. (Once the referral is substantiated, the school administrator informs parent(s) that further violations will result in suspension from the bus. The parent is required to sign and return to the administrator a copy of the referral by the next school day. The first offense for fighting or other serious infractions will result in an immediate suspension from the bus and/or school.

Second Bus Referral: Driver completes a written bus conduct referral. Once substantiated, this violation results in a one (1), two (2), or three (3) day suspension from the bus and a required parent contact by an administrator.

Third Bus Referral: Driver completes a written bus conduct referral. Once substantiated, this violation results in three (3), four (4), or five (5)-day suspension from the bus, including the possibility for the remainder of the school year, and a required parent contact by an administrator.

CATEGORY I OFFENSES:

1. Being in Unauthorized Areas: Students shall not frequent or loiter in unauthorized areas of the school or school grounds.

(a) High School (Grades 9-12)

1st Offense - Warning 2nd Offense –1 day ISS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses - 2 days ISS

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(b) Middle School (Grades 6-8)

1st Offense - Warning 2nd Offense – Timeout/Refocus 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –I day OSS

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5)

1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference - Timeout/Refocus 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required- Timeout/Refocus 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –2 days Timeout

(d) Elementary (Grades PK-3)

1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference - Timeout/Refocus 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required - Timeout/Refocus 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –1 day Timeout

2. Cheating: Students shall not violate the Franklin City Public Schools honor code by cheating on a test or assigned work by giving, receiving, offering and/or soliciting information; plagiarizing by copying the language, structure idea and/or thoughts of another; falsifying statement on any assigned school work, tests or other school documents.


1st Offense – Zero on assignment 2nd Offense – Zero on assignment - parent conference 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Zero on assignment and 1 day ISS


1st Offense – Zero on assignment 2nd Offense – Zero on assignment - parent conference 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Zero on assignment and 1 day Refocus


1st Offense – Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Failing Grade on assignment


1st Offense – Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Failing Grade on assignment

3. Disruptive Conduct/Behavior: Students shall not engage in any conduct short of

physical violence which causes disruption or obstruction of orderly operation of the school, classroom, or school activity, or that is dangerous to the health and safety of others.

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1st Offense –1 day ISS 2nd Offense –2 days ISS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS


1st Offense - Warning 2nd Offense –Refocus 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference - Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – 1 day OSS


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference - Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –1 day OSS

4. Gambling – A student shall not bet money or other things of value, or knowingly play or participate in any game

involving a bet, on school property or during any school -related activity.


1st Offense - 1 day ISS 2nd Offense – 2 days ISS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS


1st Offense - Warning 2nd Offense - Refocus 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –Up to 3 days OSS

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference- Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –Timeout


1st Offense – Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference - Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –Timeout

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5. Student Dress Code Violation – A student’s dress and appearance shall not be such that it causes disruption, distracts others from the educational process or creates a health or safety problem. Students must comply with specific building dress regulations and of which students will be given prior notice.


1st Offense - Warning 2nd Offense – 1 day ISS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –2 days ISS


1st Offense - Warning 2nd Offense - Refocus/ parent conference 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –1 to 2 days ISS


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference-Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –1 day Timeout


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference-Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –1 day Timeout

6. Outward Affection: Students shall refrain from outward displays of affection:


1st Offense - Warning 2nd Offense –1 day ISS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –2 days ISS


1st Offense - Warning 2nd Offense – Refocus 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – 1 to 2 days Refocus

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference - Timeout/Refocus 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Timeout

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1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference - Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Timeout

7. Possession of Lighter/Matches or other incendiary devices: Students shall not possess such devices on school property or at any school activity.

(a) High School (Grades 9-12) 1st Offense – Confiscation and parent notification 2nd Offense – Confiscation and 1 day ISS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Confiscation and 1 day OSS


1st Offense – Confiscation and parent notification 2nd Offense – Confiscation and 1 day Refocus 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Confiscation and 1 to 3 days OSS


1st Offense –Confiscation and Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference - Confiscation 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – – Confiscation and 1 day Timeout


1st Offense –Confiscation and Teacher - parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal - parent conference - Confiscation 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – – Confiscation and 1 day Timeout

8. Possession/Use of Electronics Devices: Including, but not limited to, radios, TV’s, walkmans, diskmans, I-Pods, Gameboys, beepers/pagers, laser pointers, cellular telephones, and other communication devices, etc. Students may possess cellular telephones, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), or other communications devices in school buildings or on school buses. If a student possesses such a device, it must be off and out of sight during the instructional day. If a student has a cell phone on or visible, it shall be confiscated and returned only to the student’s parent or guardian.


1st Offense – Confiscation, warning and parent notification 2nd Offense – Confiscation and 1 day ISS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Confiscation and 2 days ISS


1st Offense – Confiscation, warning, Parent notification

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2nd Offense – Confiscation / 1 day Refocus 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Confiscation / 2 days Refocus


1st Offense – Confiscation, warning, Parent notification 2nd Offense – Confiscation / 1 day Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Confiscation / 2 days Timeout


1st Offense – Confiscation, warning, Parent notification 2nd Offense – Confiscation / Principal - Parent Meeting 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Confiscation / 1 day Timeout

9. Unexcused tardies to school/class: Students shall not report late to school or class without a valid reason. (3 unexcused tardies will count as one unexcused absence.)

(a) High School (Grades 9-12) 1st Offense – Warning and parent notification 2nd Offense - Warning and parent notification 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – 1 day ISS


1st Offense – Warning and parent notification 2nd Offense - Warning and parent notification 3rd & Subsequent Offenses - 1 day Refocus


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – day Timeout


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – 1 day Timeout

CATEGORY II OFFENSES:

10. Cutting class: Students shall refrain from cutting class, leaving class without permission or failing to stay for after school detention.

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1st Offense – 1 day ISS 2nd Offense - 2 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 5 days OSS


1st Offense –Refocus and referral to school counselor 2nd Offense –1 to 2 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 5 days OSS


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference/ referral to school counselor 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – 1 day ISS


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference/ referral to school counselor 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – 1 day ISS

11. Disobedience/Defiance: Students shall comply with a reasonable request by school staff in a timely and respectful manner.


1st Offense – Up to 3 days OSS 2nd Offense – Up to 5 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 10 days OSS


1st Offense –Up to 2 days OSS 2nd Offense – Up to 3 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – up to 5 days OSS

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – Up to 2 days OSS 2nd Offense – Up to 3 days of OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 5 days OSS


1st Offense – Teacher -parent conference/Timeout Refocus 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required/Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS

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12. Disrespectful/Rude Behavior: Students shall be respectful and courteous toward school staff and each other and refrain from any rude or argumentative behavior. (Talking back, shouting and walking away)






1st Offense – Timeout/Refocus / Teacher/Principal -parent conference 2nd Offense – 1 day of OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 5 days OSS


1st Offense – Timeout/Refocus - Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required / Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS

13. Failure to Abide by rules in Timeout/Refocus: Students shall abide by all rules, regulations and guidelines set forth while in Timeout/Refocus and must complete all assignments and homework assignments.






1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference - 1 day Timeout 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference – Up to 2 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS


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1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference - Timeout 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required - Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 2 days OSS

14. Failure to attend ISS/Refocus/Timeout: Students assigned to ISS/Refocus/Timeout, must report to the ISS/Refocus/Timeout room and complete assigned time.


1st Offense – Up to 2 days OSS 2nd offense – Up to 3 days OSS 3rd offense – Up to 5 days OSS


1st Offense – Up to 2 days OSS 2nd offense – Up to 3 days OSS 3rd offense – Up to 5 days OSS


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference –Timeout 2nd offense – Principal - parent conference – Up to 2 days OSS 3rd offense – Up to 3 days OSS


1st Offense – Teacher - parent conference - Timeout 2nd offense – Principal - parent conference - Timeout 3rd offense – Up to 2 days OSS

15. Horseplay: Students shall not engage in rough or noisy pranks such as hitting, pushing, shoving, or other acts that interfere with the instructional process.


1st Offense – 1 day ISS 2nd Offense – Up to 2 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 5 days OSS


1st Offense –-1 day Refocus 2nd Offense – 2 days Refocus 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS


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1st Offense – Timeout 2nd Offense – 2 days Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 2 days OSS


1st Offense – Warning –Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference / Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –– Up to 2 days Timeout

16. Leaving School Without Permission: Students shall not leave school without verified parental permission, approval by administrator, and signing out.




1st Offense – Up to 3 days OSS 2nd Offense –Up to 5 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – up to 10 days OSS

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference / Timeout 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference / 2 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference / Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 2 days OSS

17. Misrepresentation/Lying: Students shall not falsify any document, forge any name or make false statements. Also, students shall not tamper with report cards, grade books, or any other official documents.


1st Offense – 1 day ISS 2nd Offense – Up to 2 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 5 days OSS

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1st Offense – Refocus 2nd Offense – Up to 2 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference - 1 day Timeout 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference - 2 days Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 2 days OSS


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference with possible Timeout 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 2 days Timeout

18. Possession of Obscene/Indecent Material: Students shall not possess or store obscene or indecent materials on school grounds or at any school-sponsored activity. Note: Consequences levied by administrator may be more severe, depending upon the degree of obscenity or indecency.


1st Offense –Up to 2 days ISS 2nd Offense – Up to 3 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – up to 5 days OSS


1st Offense –Refocus 2nd Offense –Up to 3 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – up to 5 days OSS

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – Principal-parent conference - 1 day Timeout 2nd Offense – Principal-parent conference - 2 days Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Principal-parent conference - Up to 3 days OSS


1st Offense – Warning - Principal -parent conference with possible Timeout, referral to school counselor 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference -2 days Timeout, referral to school counselor 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Principal-parent conference - Up to 2 days OSS

19. Trespassing While on Suspension: Suspended students shall not be on any property of Franklin City Public Schools or at any school-sponsored activity.

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Extended suspension and possible arrest


Extended suspension and possible arrest

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – Warning - Principal -parent conference 2nd & Subsequent Offenses – Extended suspension


1st Offense – Warning – Principal -parent conference 2nd & Subsequent Offenses – Extended suspension

20. Truancy: Students are expected to attend school regularly as prescribed by state law. Students who fail to attend school regularly will be disciplined and reported to appropriate School Board staff.


1st Offense - Warning 2nd Offense – ISS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – ISS


1st Offense - Warning 2nd Offense - Refocus 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –Refocus

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – Warning (parent conference) 2nd Offense –Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –Timeout


1st Offense – Warning (Parent conference) 2nd Offense –Timeout 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –Timeout

21. Use of Profanity (not staff directed): Students will not use profane or obscene language or make obscene gestures at school or at any school-sponsored activity.

Note: Consequences levied by administrator may be more severe depending on the nature and severity of the profanity.

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1st Offense – 1 day OSS 2nd Offense – 2 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 5 days OSS


1st Offense – Refocus 2nd Offense –Up to 3 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 5 days OSS

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – Timeout 2nd Offense –Up to 3 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 5 days OSS


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher-parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent-conference 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS

22. Writing on/destruction of school property: Students shall not write on, or cause damage to school property. Note: Consequences levied by administrator may be more sever depending on the severity of the damage. Students or parents will be required to pay for any damage to school property.


1st Offense –1 day OSS, clean-up of property 2nd Offense – 2 days OSS, clean-up of property 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 5 days OSS, clean-up of property


1st Offense –1 day Refocus, clean-up of property 2nd Offense – 2 days Refocus, clean-up of property 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS, clean-up of property

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – 1 day Timeout, clean-up of property 2nd Offense – 2 days Timeout, clean-up of property 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS, clean-up of property


1st Offense – Teacher -parent conference, clean-up of property 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference, clean-up of property - Timeout

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3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 2 days Timeout, clean-up of property

CATEGORY III OFFENSES

23. Damaging Another Person’s Property: Students shall not damage another person’s property including but not limited to clothing, class projects, automobiles, etc. Note: Consequences levied by administrator may be more severe depending on the severity of the damage.


1st Offense – Up to 5 days OSS plus restitution* 2nd Offense – up to 10 days 0SS plus restitution*, Principal-parent conference 3rd Offense – up to 10 days 0SS plus restitution, with recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion*

*Depending upon nature and severity of property damage, the police may be notified.


1st Offense - Principal-parent conference; Up to 5 days OSS plus restitution* 2nd Offense – Principal-parent conference; Up to 5 days 0SS plus restitution, 3rd Offense – up to 10 days 0SS plus restitution, with recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion*

*Depending upon nature and severity of property damage, the police may be notified.

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense - Principal-parent conference; Up to 2 days OSS plus restitution 2nd Offense – Principal-parent conference; Up to 3 days OSS plus restitution 3rd Offense – up to 10 days 0SS plus restitution, with recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion


1st Offense – Warning – Timeout, Teacher -parent conference; plus Restitution

2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required plus Restitution; up to 3 days Timeout may be assigned

3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Principal- parent conference may be required plus Restitution; Up to 3 days OSS may be assigned 24. Explosives: Students shall not possess or use any device containing combustible

materials or a fuse on school grounds or at any school-sponsored activity. (firecrackers, stink bombs, smoke bombs, caps, etc.) Note: Consequences levied by administrator may be more severe depending on the nature and severity of the infraction.


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1st Offense – up to 5 days OSS*; Principal-parent conference 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or

Expulsion; Principal-parent conference * Depending upon nature and severity of incident, the police may be notified.


1st Offense – up to 3 days OSS* 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or

Expulsion; Principal-parent conference * Depending upon nature and severity of incident, the police may be notified.


1st Offense – Warning - Teacher -parent conference with possible ASD 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required/ up to 5 days OSS

may be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 10 days of OSS may be assigned with possible recommendation for long-term suspension of expulsion; Principal- parent conference



may be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days of OSS may be assigned with possible recommendation for long-term suspension of expulsion; Principal- parent conference

25. Extortion: Students shall not take the property of others through intimidation. Note: Consequences levied by administrator may be more severe depending on the severity of the extortion.



Expulsion*; Principal-parent conference * Depending nature and severity of incident and property extorted, the police may be notified. (b) Middle School (Grades 6-8)


Expulsion*; Principal-parent conference * Depending nature and severity of incident and property extorted, the police may be notified.


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may be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 10 days OSS may be assigned



may be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS may be assigned

26. Fighting/Physical Attack (not staff-directed): Students shall not fight or engage in any violent or dangerous behavior by actively trying to inflict bodily harm by pushing, kicking, tripping, biting, spitting, hitting, scratching, pulling hair, or striking with a foreign object.


1st Offense – 10 days OSS* 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS* with recommendation for long-term suspension or

expulsion Principal-parent conference required for each offense * Depending nature and severity of incident, the police may be notified.


1st Offense – up to 10 days OSS* 2nd Offense –10 days OSS* with recommendation for long-term suspension or

expulsion Principal-parent conference required for each offense * Depending nature and severity of incident, the police may be notified.


1st Offense – Timeout; Teacher -parent conference, up to 3 days OSS may be assigned

2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference required/ up to 5 days OSS may be assigned

3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Principal- parent conference required, up to 10 days of OSS with possible recommendation for long-term suspension or Expulsion


1st Offense – Timeout; Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference required/ up to 2 days OSS

may be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Principal- parent conference required; up to 3 days

OSS may be assigned

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27. Inappropriate Use of the Internet: Students will refrain from utilizing any Franklin City Public Schools’ internet site without proper authority. This would include unauthorized use of sign-on codes and/or unauthorized attempts to contact any Franklin City Public Schools’ computer site from any computer station (home or school). Students shall not attempt to bypass the FCPS filtering/security systems. Students shall refrain from downloading, gaming, visiting unapproved sites and making online purchases. No email, chatting, blogging, instant messaging or other forms of electronic communication are allowed as school unless authorized by a school staff member.


1st Offense – up to 3 days OSS with loss of computer privileges 2nd Offense – up to 5 days OSS 3rd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or

expulsion Principal-parent conference required for each offense

* Depending on nature and severity of incident, the police may be notified.


1st Offense – up to 3 days OSS with loss of computer privileges 2nd Offense – up to 5 days OSS 3rd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or


* Depending nature and severity of incident, the police may be notified.

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – Timeout; Warning - Teacher -parent conference; loss of computer privileges 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required/ up to 3 days OSS

may be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Principal- parent conference may be required /up to 5

days of OSS may be assigned


1st Offense – Timeout; Warning - Teacher -parent conference; loss of computer privileges 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required/ up to 2 days OSS

may be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Principal- parent conference may be required /up to

3 days of OSS may be assigned

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28. Indecent Exposure: Students will not intentionally expose private parts of the body (including “mooning”). Students will not commit indecent acts including profane material written in newspaper, urination on school property, etc.


1st Offense – 10 days OSS 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or

expulsion Principal-parent conference


1st Offense – up to 10 days OSS 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or



1st Offense – Timeout; Warning - Teacher -parent conference with possible OSS 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required/ up to 5 days OSS

may be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Principal- parent conference may be required/ up to 10

days OSS may be assigned


1st Offense – Timeout; Warning - Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required/ up to 2 days OSS

may be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Principal- parent conference may be required/ up to

3 days OSS may be assigned 29. Initiating a Riot: Students will not intentionally create a disturbance in the school environment that causes mass confusion or leads to behavior that could cause bodily harm (food fight, verbal confrontation in cafeteria, hallway, etc.)


1st Offense – 10 days OSS 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or

expulsion


1st Offense – Up to 10 days OSS 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or


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1st Offense – Teacher -parent conference up to 3 days OSS may be assigned 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required /up to 5 days OSS may be

assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 10 days of OSS with possible recommendation for

long-term suspension or expulsion


1st Offense – Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required/ up to 2 days OSS


3 days of OSS 30. Hazing: Students shall not engage in any form of hazing. Hazing is recklessly or

intentionally endangering the health or safety or inflicting bodily injury on a student in connection with any form of initiating, or affiliation with a club, organization or group.


1st Offense – 10 days OSS 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for



1st Offense – up to 10 days OSS 2nd offense - 10 days OSS with recommendation for

long-term suspension or expulsion Principal-parent conference required for each offense


1st Offense – Timeout; Teacher -parent conference; up to 3 days OSS may be assigned 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required/ up to 5 days OSS may be

assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 10 days of OSS with possible recommendation for



1st Offense – Timeout; Teacher -parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal- parent conference may be required/ up to 2 days OSS


3 days of OSS

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31. Intimate Contact/Sexual Harassment: Students will refrain from inappropriate fondling, touching, patting, pinching or brushing inappropriately against another person’s body, and placing of hands or mouth on another person’s private parts or serious sexual misconduct. Students shall not make unwelcome flirtatious remarks, advances or propositions to another students/. Students shall not make graphic verbal comments or use sexually degrading words to describe another person.


1st Offense – up to 10 days OSS* 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for

long-term suspension or expulsion* * Depending on nature and severity of incident, the police may be notified.


1st Offense – up to 5 days OSS* 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for

long-term suspension or expulsion*

Principal-parent conference required for each offense * Depending on nature and severity of incident, the police may be notified.


1st Offense –Principal- Parent conference with up to 3 days OSS 2nd Offense – Up to 5 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 10 days of OSS with possible recommendation for



1st Offense –Principal- Parent conference with up to 2 days OSS 2nd Offense – Up to 2 days of OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days of OSS with possible recommendation for


32. Sexual Activity (consensual): Students shall refrain from participation in sexual activity on school property or at any school-sponsored activity.


1st Offense – 10 days OSS* 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for

long-term suspension or expulsion* * Depending on nature and severity of incident, the police may be notified


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1st Offense – 10 days OSS* 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for

long-term suspension or expulsion* Principal-parent conference required for each offense

* Depending on nature and severity of incident, the police may be notified

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense –Principal- Parent conference with up to 3 days of OSS 2nd Offense – Up to 5 days of OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 10 days of OSS with possible recommendation for



1st Offense –Principal- Parent conference, Up to 2 days of OSS 2nd Offense – Up to 3 days of OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days of OSS with possible recommendation for

long-term suspension or expulsion 33. Smoking/Possession of Tobacco Products/Electronic Cigarettes: Students shall not smoke, use, possess, sell or give away any tobacco products on school property or at any school-sponsored activity. This includes electronic cigarettes. * Depending upon age of student involved, the police may be notified.


1st Offense – up to 5 days OSS and confiscation 2nd Offense – up to 7 days OSS and confiscation 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –10 days OSS and confiscation, recommendation for long- term suspension or expulsion; Principal-parent conference


1st Offense – up to 3 days OSS and confiscation 2nd Offense – up to 5 days OSS and confiscation 3rd & Subsequent Offenses –10 days OSS and confiscation, recommendation for long- term suspension or expulsion Principal-parent conference required for each offense

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense –Principal- Parent conference with up to 3 days of OSS 2nd Offense – up to 5 days of OSS and confiscation 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – up to 10 days of OSS with possible recommendation for



1st Offense –Principal- Parent conference 2nd Offense – Up to 2 days of OSS and confiscation 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days of OSS

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34. Stealing: Student shall not steal property or possess stolen property. Note: Students or parents will be required to return stolen property or make restitution.


1st Offense – Up to 5 days OSS and restitution 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS and restitution with recommendation for long- term suspension or expulsion Principal-parent conference


1st Offense – Up to 3 days OSS and restitution 2nd Offense – Up to 5 days OSS and restitution 3rd Offense - 10 days OSS and restitution with recommendation for long- term suspension or expulsion Principal-parent conference required for each offense


1st Offense – – Teacher - parent conference; Up to 3 days OSS and restitution 2nd Offense – Principal-parent conference; Up to 5 days OSS and restitution 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – up to 10 days OSS and confiscation and possible

recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.


1st Offense – Teacher - parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal-parent conference with up to 2 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – up to 3 days OSS may be assigned

35. Bullying/Threats/Intimidation/Harassment/Stalking (not staff directed): Students shall not intimidate, threaten, or harm any student or other person at school or at any school-sponsored activity. Students shall not make any verbal or physical offer of bodily injury or force toward another person or engage in any act which intimidates, threatens, degrades, disrespects or disgraces another person.


1st Offense – Up to 7 days OSS with parent conference 2nd Offense – Up to 10 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term

suspension or expulsion Principal-parent conference


1st Offense – Up to 5 days OSS 2nd Offense – Up to 10 days OSS 3rd Offense - 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term

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1st Offense – Teacher-parent conference with up to 5 days OSS 2nd Offense – Principal-parent conference may be required/up to 7 days OSS 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 10 days OSS with possible recommendation for



1st Offense – Timeout / Refocus; Teacher-parent conference 2nd Offense – Principal-parent conference may be required/up to 2 days OSS may

be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS may be assigned

36. Use of Profanity and Abusive Language (staff directed): Student will not use profane or obscene language or make obscene gestures toward any staff member.

(a) High School (Grades 9-12) 1st Offense –10 days OSS 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or



1st Offense – Up to 5 days OSS 2nd Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or

Expulsion Principal-parent conference required for each offense

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – Teacher-parent conference /up to 5 days OSS may be assigned

2nd Offense - 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or Expulsion


1st Offense – Teacher-parent conference with possible OSS 2nd Offense – Principal-parent conference may be required/up to 2 days OSS may

be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 3 days OSS may be assigned

CATEGORY IV OFFENSES 37. Arson: Students will refrain from setting or attempting to set fires on school property or

at any school sponsored activity.

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1st Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or




expulsion Principal-parent conference (c) Elementary (Grades 4-5)

1st Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion Principal-parent conference


1st Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion

Principal-parent conference

38. Assault and Battery: Students shall refrain from unlawful beating, physical force, or violence against a student, staff member or any other person, either alone or in combination with other students.



Principal-parent conference; Referral to Police



Principal-parent conference; Referral to Police


1st Offense – Principal-parent conference/up to 10 days OSS may be assigned with possible recommendation for long-term suspension or

expulsion. Principal-parent conference


1st Offense – Teacher- parent conference with possible OSS 2nd Offense – Principal-parent conference/ up to 10 days OSS may be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – up to 10 days OSS may be assigned

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39. Bomb Threats and False Fire Alarms: Students shall refrain from making bomb threats, which have the potential of threatening the safety of the school or any member of the school community.




Referral to Police



Principal-parent conference Referral to Police


1st Offense – Principal-parent conference /up to 10 days OSS may be assigned with possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.



40. Burglary: Students will not break into or attempt to break into any property owned by or used

by Franklin City Public Schools.

(a) High School (Grades 9-12) 1st Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or


Referral to Police



Principal-parent conference Referral to Police

(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – Principal-parent conference may be required/up to 10 days OSS may be assigned with possible recommendation for long-term suspension or

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expulsion.



41. Fighting/Physical Attack/ Intimidation/Threatening/Stalking (staff directed):







(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – Principal-parent conference /up to 10 days OSS may be assigned with possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.



42. Gang Activity: Students shall refrain from participating in any gang related activity to include recruiting, organizing, initiating, wearing of symbols or clothing which symbolizes association with a gang, or any actions identifies a gang-related behavior.



Principal-parent conference Referral to police



expulsion

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1st Offense – Principal-parent conference/up to 10 days OSS may be assigned with possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.


1st Offense – Teacher- parent conference with possible OSS 2nd Offense – Principal-parent conference/ up to 10 days OSS may be assigned 3rd & Subsequent Offenses – Up to 10 days OSS may be assigned

43. Possession of Drugs/Alcohol or being under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol: Students will not use, possesses, purchase, or be under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug or any controlled substance or intoxicant (as defined by state law) on school grounds or at any school sponsored activity. Student will not report to school or be on school grounds or at any school-sponsored activity within a reasonable time frame (3 hrs. or less) after consumption.



Principal-parent conference; Referral to police




(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or



1st Offense – Up to 10 days OSS may be assigned 2nd Offense – Up to 10 days OSS may be assigned and possible recommendation for


44. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Look-alike drugs: Students will not use, purchase, sell, distribute or possess drug paraphernalia or look-alike drugs.

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Referral to police




(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or




long-term suspension or expulsion 45. Rape or Attempted Rape: Students will refrain from committing forced sexual

activity.







Referral to police (c) Elementary (Grades 4-5)


expulsion

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Principal-parent conference 46. Refusal to comply with reasonable search: Students will refrain from refusing to comply with a reasonable request to search.


1st Offense – Contact police / 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term



1st Offense – Contact police / 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term

suspension or expulsion Principal-parent conference (c) Elementary (Grades 4-5)





long-term suspension or expulsion 47. Robbery/Theft: Students will not take or attempt to take another person’s property by force or violence.




Referral to police




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Referral to police


1st Offense – Principal-parent conference/up to 10 days OSS may be assigned with possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.



48. Sale or Distribution of Drugs, Alcohol, Inhalants or Intoxicants: Students shall not distribute, sell, or purchase any drugs, alcoholic beverages, intoxicants, or other controlled substances. Students will not take any action that contributes to the sale, purchase, or distribution of such substances. This includes look-alike substances which are being represented as drugs, alcoholic beverages or other intoxicants.

(a) High School (Grades 9-12) 1st Offense – 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or


Referral to police







1st Offense – up to 10 days OSS with recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion

49. Vandalism: Students will not willfully or maliciously damage or destroy any school building or property owned by, or under control of, the School Board, or any other person. Note: Students or parents will be required to pay for any damage to school property.

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1st Offense – 10 days OSS, restitution of all costs of repair and recommendation for

long-term suspension or expulsion Principal-parent conference

Referral to police


1st Offense – 10 days OSS, restitution of all costs of repair and recommendation for Long- term suspension or expulsion



1st Offense –10 days OSS, restitution of all costs of repair and recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion



1st Offense – Parents are notified immediately/ principal-parent conference 2nd Offense – Up to 3 days OSS may be assigned

50. Weapons and Dangerous Instrument/Objects and look-alike weapons: Students will not possess, handle, transport, or use any weapon, firearm, or dangerous instrument or object that can be reasonably considered a weapon, or substance that that could cause harm or irritation to another individual. This definition includes, but is not limited to: guns, look-alike guns, any size or shape of knives or blades, box cutters, razors, ammunition, stun guns, multi-fingered rings, metal knuckles, nunchunks, clubs, ice picks and antipersonnel spray (such as: mace, pepper spray) Students shall not use any article as a weapon, regardless of whether it is commonly accepted as such.


1st Offense – 10 days OSS, confiscation of weapon – not to be returned and possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion

Principal-parent conference Possible Referral to police


1st Offense - 10 days OSS, confiscation of weapon – not to be returned and possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion


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(c) Elementary (Grades 4-5) 1st Offense - 10 days OSS, confiscation of weapon – not to be returned and possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion



1st Offense – up to 10 days OSS, confiscation of weapon – not to be returned and Possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion


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