Consequences for Violations of Code of Conduct Level of Consequence Offense/Violation 1 2 3 4 5 Ext. OSS & Expulsion – Gr. 6-12 only Academic Dishonesty (801) Plagiarizing such as by taking another’s work or ideas (gr. 6-12); forgery, such as faking a signature of a teacher or parent; or cheating Alcohol 1,2 (201) Being under the influence of alcohol2 Using/possessing alcohol2 Distributing/selling alcohol Arson/Fire (501) Intentionally setting or attempting to set a fire or helping others to set a fire without intent to or the possibility of endangering others Intentionally setting a fire or helping others to set fire with the intent to endanger others or with the result of destroying valuable property Bullying/Harassment (407) Intentionally engaging in conduct including: any electronic communication, on or off school property; offensive verbal, physical, or written conduct that creates a hostile environment by substantially interfering with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities, or performance, or with a student’s physical or psychological well-being; or bias-related behavior including actions that may involve the use of images, language, or behaviors that directly or indirectly demonstrate racism, hostility, or contempt toward a person or group on the basis of actual or perceived identity Class Cutting3 (101) Failing to attend class, after arrival at school, without an excused reason Persistently failing to attend a scheduled class, after arrival at school, without an excused reason Destruction of Property (806) Causing accidental damage Intentionally causing damage to school/other’s property Intentionally causing damage to school/other’s property where act is especially serious based on factors (e.g. monetary property value, student’s knowledge of property value, student’s plan/age/purpose for destruction of property, status of behavior (persistent or behavioral) Disrespect (701) Making intentional and harmful gestures, symbols ,verbal or written comments, to others (e.g. cursing, talking back, verbal put-downs) Being insubordinate; repeatedly or persistently disrespectful, in defiance of authority Disruption (704) Intentionally engaging in minor behavior distracting from the learning environment Intentionally and persistently engaging in minor behavior that distracts from the learning environment (e.g. talking out of turn, throwing small items, horseplay) Intentionally engaging in moderate to serious behavior that distracts from teaching and learning, and/or directly affects the safety of others (e.g. throwing harmful items, sending incendiary texts/social media messages, disrupting fire drill) Repeatedly or persistently engaging in moderate to serious behavior that distracts from teaching and learning Dress Code (706) Sr et umdaeinnt as ti ns cvhi oo loal tai onnd odfetmh eo nd sr tersast ceocdoemwpillilabnec ea lbl oyw e d t o Ianl l oa wd di ni tgi opna, rtehnet ss ct ho oborli nwgi lal paps sr oi spt rsi taut de ec nl ot tshwi nhgot ao rsec hi no o l . va ti ot ilraet iionnc loufdti hneg dc or ensssi sctoe dn et ai nt t iarcec we shs ei nr eg aa pppplri oc apbrliea.t e Violating dress code, after student has been warned Persistently violating dress code after student has been warned Drugs/Controlled Substances1 (203) Unauthorized use/possession of non-illegal drugs2,4 Being under the influence of illegal drugs2,4 Using/possessing illegal drugs2,4 Distributing/selling non-illegal or illegal drugs4 Explosives (503) Possessing an incendiary or explosive device or material or any combination of combustible or explosive substances, other than a firearm, that can cause harm to people or property Detonating or threatening to detonate an incendiary or explosive device or material 1Level 3 Responses for Alcohol, Inhalants, and Drug-Related Behaviors – Where schools feel that a student who is under the influence of or found using alcohol or substances must be removed from school gprroe uc anudtsi ,osnc ht oo oe lnsssuhroe utlhda ct ot hnes isdteurdseenntdi si nlge at vhiensgt us cdheonot lhgormo uenodns mi netdhiec aclalreea ov ef ,arfaatmh ei lryt mh aenmabs ear doirs cs iopml i enoanr ye ianbflrea ct ot i opnr o/ Ov iSdSe. aFsus ri stthaenrcme .o r e , w h e n s e n d i n g t h e s t u d e n t h o m e , s c h o o l s s h o u l d t a k e e v e r y 2t hFeo rs uppuer rpvoi ss ei os no of rf eacloi cr edn- ks ee edphi ne ag l, tfho-rc sa true dpernotfse ws siitohnda il s, ao br iul ist ei eds uOnNdLeYr , aunsye oc tohdeer 8a9u2t h. (o“rIiltl ye guanl dder ru tghs e” fCoor nsttruodl leendt sS uwbi st ht adnicsea bAicl itt ioers ui sn dd ee rf i na ne dy oa st ht ehro ps er os vu ibssi ot annoc fe fsetdheartaal rl ae wn o. ) t l e g a l l y p o s s e s s e d , u s e d u n d e r 3A student may not be suspended out-of-school or expelled from school “solely for attendance-related offenses.” MD CODE ANN EDUCATION §7-305. This applies to class cutting, truancy, and tardiness. 4 pFt.o1r3p0u8rposes of record-keeping, for students with disabilities ONLY use code 891 for the selling of a drug or substance identified under the schedules of controlled substances in 21 U.S.C §812; 21 C.F.R.
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