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Minors are considered behaviors that are handled by the teacher. Examples of minor behaviors may include:
- Minor stealing
- Non-disruptive non-compliance
- Minor public displays of affection
- Minor lying
- Cheating: 1st offense
- Minor vandalism
- Disrespect toward others or their property
- Inappropriate comments and/or language
- Missing assignments/materials
- Tardy to class
- Dress code violation, initial
- Electronics violations: use of cell phones/texting, Ipods and other electronic devices – 1st offense
Students who are issued a minor will discuss the behavior with their teacher, complete a reflection sheet to bring home, have their parent/guardian sign, and return it to school the following day.
Majors are behaviors that are handled by the principal. Examples of Major behaviors may include:
- Physical contact with intent to harm (aggression)*
- Threats – physical or verbal
- Attendance – chronic tardy & unexcused absence from school or class
- Vandalism -- destruction of personal or school property
- Possession of illegal substances
- Possession of weapons
- Major stealing - teacher/school property; items of value
- Profane/abusive language directed toward others including racial slurs
- Gang activity/identification of any kind
- Disruptive noncompliance, Defiance/insubordination
- Public displays of sexual nature
- Chronic dress code violation
- Major lying
- Repeated cheating
- Repeated electronics violations: use of cell phones/texting, iPads and other electronic devices
- Violations according to technology agreement.
- Three minors within a 30 day time frame
If a major is given, administration will discuss the behavior with the child, be given a consequence, and parents will be contacted.
