K. B. Sutton Elementary School will maintain an effective school environment that embraces mental and physical safety and discipline with dignity. The goal is to provide a firm, yet loving, framework within which the individual child can grow. Discipline is an ongoing process, which helps children learn to become responsible adults. The school wants to ensure that all misbehaviors will be addressed in a way that provides for improvement through the development of student self-control.

At K. B. Sutton Elementary School, students are responsible for doing the following:

Respecting themselves and others
Being prepared, staying on task, and being ready to learn
Listening to and following directions
Keep hands, feet and objects to self
Keeping our school a safe and pleasant place to learn and grow

Behavior Guidelines

Use of good manners and a show of respect for the rights and property of others are expected from students. Each teacher will outline appropriate behavior for his/her classroom. The following guidelines concern behavior that is expected in the common areas of the campus.

Halls:

Maintain courteous behavior.
Refrain from talking.
Go directly to and from the destination.
Keep halls clean and free of litter.
Walk in single file on the right side of the hall.
Use water fountains for drinking only.
Respect other groups.
Refrain from touching walls, objects on walls, door frames, etc.
Carry a pass when leaving a classroom unescorted by an adult.

Bathrooms:

Use facilities quickly and appropriately.
Do not deface property (writing on walls or doors, etc.)
Do not abuse property in the bathroom.
Respect the privacy of others.
Dispose of all paper products in the trash can.

Playground:

Use the equipment appropriately.
Remain in your designated play area.
Respect playground space of others.
No horseplay (play-fighting) allowed.
Do not throw objects.
Keep playground free of litter.

Media Center:

Always ask for help when needed.
Talk quietly.
Use equipment and materials properly.
Refrain from horseplay.
Use time wisely

Cafeteria:

Enter a single file line with no talking or running.
Pick up all necessary items in the cafeteria line the first time through.
Treat cafeteria workers with courtesy.
Practice appropriate table manners.
Talk quietly only to your immediate neighbors at your table when music is not playing.
Remain seated facing your table until dismissed.
Clean personal space, including the table around your tray and the area around your chair.
Carefully place trays and trash in the trash can.
Exit to pick-up line in single file without running or talking.
No carbonated drinks are allowed in the lunchroom.
Students should not request food from another student.

If a student chooses to break school rules, consequences that are adhered to in the classroom will apply. Individual classroom rules and consequences are approved by an administrator, and a copy is sent home to parents.

Administrators may escalate punishment to higher offense levels if any of the following infractions occur:
Safety risk to self or other children.
Any behavior that constitutes sexual harassment.
Verbal assault of teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
Verbal assault of other students.
Disrespectful conduct toward students, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
Physical assault or battery of teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
Physical assault or battery of other students.

Administrators possess the authority to conduct reasonable interrogations, searches and seizures, as specified in Monroe County Board of Education Policy JCDA.

Monroe County Board of Education guidelines will be followed for bus discipline. No student will be suspended from school because of bus conduct, but may be suspended from riding the bus to and from school.

Students will have the opportunity to complete assignments missed because of discipline procedures. It is important that all assignments are completed so that progress is not affected. Assignments are due within three days of the date returned from the absence.

Self-discipline and mutual respect for all are essential in order to provide for the safety and well being of all students and staff. Therefore, “hitting” and “put-downs”/name-calling are not acceptable. If a student encounters a classmate who is not displaying respect, that student should report the occurrence immediately to an adult rather than retaliating in a like manner. If a student retaliates in a like manner, both students will receive consequences since both failed to display respect and maintain an appropriate school environment.

Parental support is needed in order for all students to fully understand the Code of Conduct. Students need encouragement from home and school to achieve self-discipline. Self-discipline is a learning process that requires time and teamwork among the staff, students, and their families in order for the Code of Conduct to be effective.

Teachers are encouraged to manage minor classroom/school offenses within the framework of their own classroom discipline plan.

Classroom/School Violations & Consequences

Minor Classroom/School Violations:

Dress code violation
Gum/food violation
Lying
Annoying others
Not having class materials, including homework, folder, and agenda
Failure to do assigned work
Lack of cooperation
Refusal to follow directions
Minor class disturbances, excessive talking, inattentiveness, restlessness
Arguments, disagreements
Passing licks, pushing, tripping
Disrespectful towards peers
Cheating (1st incident)
Name calling
Forgery (1st incident)
Littering
Inappropriate breakfast, lunch, or restroom behavior
Horseplay

Minor Classroom/School Consequences:

Classroom Discipline Plan included, but not limited to:

Verbal warning/non-verbal warning
Assignment to a different seat
Recess time restricted
Isolation during lunch or assignment of silent lunch
Collection of nuisance items (items may be sent home following parent notification or may be picked up by parents)
Written warning
Parent notification
Parent contact
Conference with student/parent
Out of class isolation
Unsatisfactory conduct grade

The misbehavior and consequences for minor classroom/school offenses may be any or all of those listed in the above section or others as allowed by Board policy. The items in these lists are not exclusive or exhaustive of behaviors and/or consequences that may result in disciplinary action.

Teachers may refer Level 1 offenses to the principal or assistant principals for appropriate discipline.

Be an example for others EVERYDAY!

Level I Violations:

Repetition of minor classroom/school offense
Disruption of instruction (excessive noises/shouting/screaming)
Excessive horseplay (pushing/shoving/hitting)
Disrespect toward an adult
Selling/trading
Repeated dress code violations
Making false accusations against peers
Inciting student misbehavior
School disturbances
Possession and/or use of any distracting devices – to include but not limited to radios, toys, handheld computer games, etc.
Engagement in verbal assault, ethnic or racial slurs, derogatory or profane language or gestures
Vulgar/obscene language, gestures or drawings
Damage to personal property
Damage to school property
Being in an unauthorized area
Cheating (2nd incident)
Forgery (2nd incident)
Inappropriate public displays of affection
Leaving class without permission
Disorderly conduct

Level I Consequences:

Any minor classroom/school consequences
Restriction of classroom privileges/school activities
Parent notification (must be signed by parent and returned to school the next day)
Assignment to another classroom for 30-60 minutes
Assignment to time-out room/in-school Suspension
Student conference with teacher and parent/family
Student conference with teacher, counselor, or administrator
Establishment of a behavior plan
Student support process referral
Corporal punishment (with parental consent) (B.O.E. Policy-JDA)
Restitution, payment or repair of damages
Dress code violations will be required to change offensive clothing
Detention (B.O.E. Policy– JDB)

Level II Violations:

Repetition of Level 1 offense
Extreme disrespect towards anyone
Defiance of authority
Fighting
Threatening of anyone
Biting/spitting
Bullying (B.O.E. Policy-JCDAG)
Distribution of vulgar, obscene written language or drawings
Indecent exposure
Inappropriate touching
Making false accusations against school Personnel
Tobacco products, vaping device, or electronic cigarette possession or use of (B.O.E. Policy-JCDAA)
Cheating (beyond the 2nd incident)
Forgery (beyond the 2nd incident)
Theft (i. e., items from teacher’s desk/book fair or any item over $5.00)
Possession of stolen property
Extortion
Gambling
Cutting class/skipping school
Computer/Internet violation
Displaying gang-related signs/symbols
Leaving school premises without permission
Sexual harassment (verbal/non-verbal)
Gang-related activity (B.O.E. Policy-JHCAA)
Destruction of school property

Level II Consequences:

Any of Level 1 consequences
Confiscation of nuisance items
Assignment to In School Suspension for extended period of time
Referral to school counselor or intervention specialist
Out of school suspension (1-10 days) (B.O.E. Policy-JDD)
Referral to Resource Officer
Referral to community/support agency
Monroe County Bullying Policy

The Monroe County Board of Education believes that all students have a right to a safe and healthy school environment. All schools within the district have an obligation to promote mutual respect, tolerance, and acceptance among students, staff, volunteers and visitors. Behavior that negatively impacts the safety of any student will not be tolerated. A student shall not bully, harass, or intimidate another student through words or actions.

Bullying is defined as an act which occurs on school property, on school vehicles, at designated school bus stops, or at school related functions or activities, or by use of data or software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, computer network, or other electronic technology of the Monroe County school system, that is:

Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so;
Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm; or
Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, which a reasonable person would perceive as being intended to threaten, harass, or intimidate, that:

a. Causes another person substantial physical harm within the meaning of Code Section 16-5-23.1 or visible bodily harm as such term is defined in Code Section 16-5-23.1;

b. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education;

c. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or

d. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

Such behavior includes but is not limited to: Direct physical contact such as hitting or shoving; verbal assaults such as teasing or name-calling; the use of electronic methods to harass, threaten or humiliate; and social isolation and/or manipulation. This prohibition of bullying shall be included in the student handbooks of all Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School.

All students and/or staff shall immediately report incidents of bullying, harassment and intimidation to the school principal or designee. School staff members are expected to immediately intervene when they see a bullying incident occur. Each complaint of bullying shall be promptly and thoroughly investigated. This policy shall apply to students on school grounds, while traveling on a school bus to or from school, at a school bus stop, at a school-sponsored event and during any school-sponsored activity. Any form of electronic bullying (cyber bullying) using school equipment, school networks, e-mail systems or that are committed at school are strictly prohibited. The Board prohibits retaliatory behavior against any complainant or any participant in the complaint process.

Bullying, harassment or intimidation will not be tolerated. Disciplinary action as established in the Student Code of Conduct shall be taken after each incident of bullying upon a finding of guilt.

School system staff shall also involve other school system professionals such as social workers and counselors and shall use other interventions if needed to address the social-emotional, behavioral, and academic needs of students who are the victims of bullying and students who commit the offense of bullying.

Students, parents/guardians and any other person may directly report incidents of bullying to an administrator, teacher, counselor or other staff member. If a staff member receives the report, the report shall be immediately forwarded to the school principal or designee. Reports of bullying can also be made by calling the Georgia Department of Education’s 1-877-SAY-STOP (1-877-729-7867) School Safety Hotline.

School staff shall take the following actions when an incident of bullying is reported:

Investigate - Upon receipt of any report of bullying, the staff member shall immediately notify the principal. The principal or his or her designee shall direct an immediate investigation involving appropriate personnel. The investigation should begin no later than the next school day following the report of bullying. The investigation should include, among other actions needed, interviewing the alleged perpetrator(s) and victim(s), witnesses, teachers and staff members and reviewing video surveillance if available. School counselors, school social workers and/or other support staff should be utilized for their expertise as determined by the circumstances of the matter and the person directing the investigation. Law Enforcement officials shall be contacted as required by the circumstances of the matter.
Notify - At an appropriate time during or after the investigation, parents/guardians of the accused and the victim must be notified of the reported incident. If the incident involves an injury or similar situation, appropriate medical attention should be arranged and the parent/guardian should be notified immediately.
Discipline - Upon confirming that bullying has occurred, the principal or his or her designee shall charge the accused student with bullying and shall be given an age-appropriate consequence which shall include, at minimum and without limitation, disciplinary action or counseling as appropriate and as otherwise consistent with this polity and the student Code of Conduct. Students in grades six through twelve who have been found to have committed the offense of bullying for the third time in a school year shall be assigned to an alternative school through appropriate due process by disciplinary hearing officer, panel or tribunal.
Follow Up - Follow up is important to the accused and the victim. Staff should implement a method to provide follow up consultation to the victim and the accused.

The misbehavior and consequences for Level II may be any or all of those listed in the above section or others as allowed by Board policy. The items in these lists are not exclusive or exhaustive of behaviors and/or consequences that may result in disciplinary action. Level III offenses require the teacher to refer the student committing the misbehavior to the principal or assistant principal.

Level III Violations:

Repetition of Level II offense
Toy weapons
Assault or battery of a student or any person on school property
Items created or used to inflict harm
Possession and/or use of alcohol/drugs (B.O.E. Policy-JCDAB/JCDAC)
Computer trespass
Arson
Battery
Burglary/breaking and entering
Homicide
Larceny
Safety violations/tampering with fire alarms, intercom system, etc.
Robbery, including extortion by force or threat of force
Sexual battery
Sexual offenses
Trespassing
Kidnapping
Possession, handling, or transmission of weapons and dangerous instruments which include firearms, fireworks, firecrackers, explosives, knives, or any object which could reasonably be considered a weapon or used in such a manner as to inflict bodily injury or to place another person in fear of his/her safety. (B.O.E. Policy-JCDAE)
Other serious incidents

The misbehavior and consequences for Level III may be any or all of those listed in the above section or others as allowed by Board policy JDE. The items in these lists are not exclusive or exhaustive of behaviors and/or consequences that may result in disciplinary action.

The Code of Conduct is consistent with the Board of Education policy JCDA that addresses student behavior. Parents and guardians should inform their children of the consequences, including potential criminal penalties, of underage sexual conduct and crimes for which a minor can be tried as an adult.

Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School

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