Hopewell Elementary Schools
Code of Conduct
The Hopewell Area School District recognizes the importance of establishing clear and consistent disciplinary consequences for violations of district rules. Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, responsibility, consideration, as well as treating each other with dignity and respect.
Pursuant to School Board Policy (#218, 9/27/13), the Board finds that student conduct is closely related to learning and an effective educational program requires a safe and orderly school environment. The Board adopted a Code of Student Conduct to govern student discipline, and students shall not be subject to disciplinary action because of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or handicap/disability.
Each student must adhere to Board policies and the Code of Student Conduct governing student discipline, with the ultimate goal of providing students with a positive learning climate. The Board has authority to establish fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory rules and regulations regarding the conduct and deportment of all students in the school district during the time they are subject to the supervision and direction of school authorities. The Board has adopted a Code of Student Conduct to govern student behavior. The Code of Student Conduct consists of this policy and the following other policies:
The elementary student code of conduct is designed with enough flexibility so that teachers can exercise judgment which is within the scope of the Code, their classroom behavior management system, the student’s personal behavioral monitoring system, or any behaviors in relation to off-campus activities.
*Depending on the severity of the incident, a “level one” referral is not always the first used.*
Level One Infractions
Level One Infractions
Defined: Refer to minor misbehavior on the part of the student that impedes or disrupts orderly classroom procedures or school operations. These infractions will be addressed by the appropriate school personnel as well as contacting parents/guardians. Administrative action will typically not occur with these misbehaviors.
Examples But Not Limited To:
Disruptive Classroom/School Behavior
Unauthorized presence in the building
Failure to complete or carry out directions
Possession of non-instructional items such as but not
limited to: Cellphones, Smart Watches, Laser Pointers, Gaming Devices, Cameras,
Video cameras
Failure to return required forms, books, and other school materials
Verbal harassment or bullying of others
Running or shouting in the halls
Dishonesty
Inappropriate language
Disciplinary Options:
Verbal or written reprimand
Parental notification (email or phone call)
Confiscation of non-instructional item
Special Assignment (Reflective in nature)
Loss of recess
Level Two Infractions
Defined: Misbehavior that is frequent or serious enough that it disrupts the learning climate of the school and/or endangers the health or safety of others. These infractions, which usually result from the continuation of Level One incidents, require the intervention of administrative personnel because the prior consequences have failed to modify the behavior. Also included in this level are misbehaviors which do not represent a direct threat to the health and safety of others, but whose educational consequences once again require a corrective action on the part of administrative personnel.
Examples But Not Limited To:
Continuation of Level One misconduct
Abusive, obscene, or disrespectful language, writings,
drawings, or gestures
Forgery of any kind
Bullying/Cyber Bullying
Harassment
Theft
Vandalism
Plagiarism/Cheating
Hands-off violation
Defiance of authority, disrespectful behavior to staff
Inappropriate use of technology
Throwing food/objects
Field Trip/Assembly Misbehavior
Bus misconduct
Disciplinary Options:
Level Three Infractions
Level Three Infractions
Defined: Acts that are frequent or serious in nature that disrupts the learning environment of the school or acts that pose a threat or danger to the health, safety, or welfare of others in the school. These acts will require administrative actions which could result in the immediate removal of the student from the school and possible intervention of law enforcement authorities.
Examples But Not Limited To:
Continuation of or extreme Level II misconduct
Assault
Fighting
Verbal or Physical Threats
Ethnic or racial slurs
Sexual harassment
Leaving school without permission
Vandalism
Indecent exposure
Destruction of property
Possession of a weapon
Possession of drugs or alcohol
Other violation of federal, state, or local laws
Disciplinary Options: