Salem Middle School
School Code of Conduct 2008-2009
ADMINISTRATORS
• Mr. Ellzey, Principal • Ms. Fairfax, 6th grade Assistant Principal • Mr. Rhodes, 7th grade Assistant Principal • Mr. Burch, 8th grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Fairfax
• • • • • • • Pink Panthers (6-1) Monkeys (6-1) Wolves (6-2) Crocodiles (6-3) Eagles (6-3) Grizzlies (6-4) Tigers (6-4)
Mr. Rhodes
• Zebras (7-1)
• Pythons (7-2) • Rhinos (7-3)
• Lions (7-4)
Mr. Burch
• Pathfinders (8-1)
• Mountaineers (8-2) • Explorers (8-3)
• Navigators (8-4)
Guidance Counselors
• Ms. Bridges, 6th grade • Ms. Van Oostrum, 7th grade • Mr. Decker, 8th grade
SAFETY AND SECURITY
• School Resource Officer
OFFICER MELLENBERGER
• WCPSS Safety & Security Officer
MR. RANDY DISHONG
Accountability Standards
Local Standards: Pass Language Arts & Math Pass Social Studies or Science Pass one-half of the remaining subjects State Standards Make a 3 or 4 on EOG reading, writing, math and technology tests
Code of Student Conduct
• Student Expectations
• Range of Disciplinary Actions
Inappropriate Student Behavior
Inappropriate Dress
(#1)
• New Policy • School Appearance • Consequences
1. Student corrects situation 2. Student corrects situation and referred to student services 3. Consequences for noncompliance (see #8)
CHEWING GUM/CANDY
(#2)
• Salem Middle School has a NO CHEWING GUM POLICY!
(see #8)
Wireless Communication Devices and Laser Pointers Policy 6426
(#5)
No student shall use, display, or have in the ON position on school property any wireless device (ex. cell phones, pagers, laser pointers, or two-way radios) during the instructional day.
Noncompliance
(#7 & 8)
• Comply with all directions of
– – – – Principals Teachers Bus Drivers All other personnel
Inappropriate Language
(#10 & 11)
• Cursing or use of vulgar, profane, or obscene language is prohibited.
Sexual Comments or Harassment
Policy 6415
(#14 & 15)
• Sexual Comments • Sexual Harassment • Unsolicited Sexual Contact
Harassment/Disrespect
Policy 6414
(#16a, 16b, 18 & 22))
• Verbal, nonverbal, physical conduct
– Intimidation – Bullying – Repeated Teasing/Horseplaying – Offensive or Degrading Language
Fighting/Physical Aggression or Assault
Policy 6425
(#17, 19-21)
• Fighting/Physical Aggression • Assault on Student • Assault on a school employee or other adult • Assault involving a weapon
Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
Policy 6427 (#24-26)
• • • •
Weapons Dangerous Instruments Facsimile of a Weapon Firearms (365 day
suspension)
Theft
(#31)
• Steal, attempt to steal, or in possession of stolen property
Note: 1st violation / 2nd violation / 3rd violation
Damaging School Property
(#29)
• No student shall intentionally damage or attempt to damage or deface school property. Note: 1st violation / 2nd violation / 3rd violation
ILLEGAL DRUGS
Policy 6429 (#28)
• Possession/Use • Under the Influence • Sell/Distribute* • Counterfeit Substance *1st violation=long-term suspension
Gang and Gang Related Activity
Policy 6424
(#33)
WCPSS does not support or condone gang membership or gang activity. Conducted prohibited: wearing, possessing, distributing, gang literature, communicating, gestures, etc.
1st offense-warning/change/suspension?
2nd offense-up to 10 suspension 3rd offense-long-term suspension
Misconduct on a School Bus
Policy 6450
• Loss of riding (short term) • Long term removal
“Work Hard, Be Positive and Learn Together”
Have a great school year!