Hawthorne School Parent-Student Handbook 2016-2017
SECTION III
DEFINITIONS
Examples of misconduct are listed in categories according to seriousness : Level I is the least serious . Level IV is the most serious . The list indicates the MINIMUM action to be taken by the school staff and administration , and it is intended to provide guidance . The gravity of any single offense or a repetition of offenses ( whether or not the offenses are the same or different ) may result in more serious consequences .
Level I This category includes misbehaviors , which interfere with orderly classroom operation . These are usually handled by the teacher and include such things as lateness to class , unnecessary talking during the lesson , teasing or bothering another student during the lesson , and leaving class without permission . Warnings , an after-school detention with the teacher , consultation with the guidance counselor , and / or parent / guardian contact are some of the usual interventions or consequences . The wearing of inappropriate attire — clothing that is likely to create , or does create , a disruption , disorder , or undue distraction in school , or such as to endanger the student ‘ s own safety or health — falls into this category , and is most often handled by a warning and a requirement for change of clothing . In extreme cases , a parent / guardian may be contacted and asked to provide a change of clothes .
Level II Misconduct that fall into this category is again within the classroom and is directly handled by the teacher , but with administrative help as needed . The use of obscene or disrespectful language in class , talking back to the teacher , refusal to follow directions given by an adult staff member , verbal confrontation , physical scuffles , misconduct during lunch or recess , and the forging of notes or excuses , are examples of misbehavior at this level . The parent / guardian shall be informed of the behavior . Consequences are usually in the form of more than one detention . Parent / guardian conferences may be required . The teacher may arrange for teaching colleagues , the guidance counselor ( s ) and / or administrator ( s ) to be present at the parent / guardian conference .
Level III Behavior that falls under this category is more severe , may be illegal , and may occur both in and out of the classroom . In all cases , the Principal ‘ s office is informed , and the teacher fills out a formal referral report . Parents / guardians are informed , and a parent / guardian conference is usually required before the student is allowed back into school or a particular class . Fighting anywhere on or off school grounds , thefts , swearing at a teacher or other adult staff member , destruction of school property or the property of others , bullying , harassment , intimidation , cyber-bullying , as well as discrimination / harassment based upon a protected class , are types of behavior which fall into this category . Consequences may include a combination of in-school or out-of-school suspensions or developmentally appropriate interventions . Examples of behaviors in the Level III category , which will usually incur in-school suspension , include : cutting detention ; endangering any person or school property ; and theft .
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