Violations and Penalties
The following outline represents disciplinary action for student conduct violations. The disciplinary action for these violations has been approved by the Board of Education or required by the Revised School Code. Discipline will fit the circumstances of the offense.
*Requires approval of Superintendent and Board of Education
- Code A Exclusion to suspension (not to exceed 10 days)
- Code B Short-term suspension (not to exceed 10 days)
- Code C* Long-term suspension (in excess of 10 days)
- Code D* Expulsion (permanent exclusion)
*Requires approval of Superintendent and Board of Education
VIOLATION MINIMUM PENALTY CODEAcademic or other dishonesty A
Arson/Lighting Fires (see policy) D Assault/Physical (see policy) C/D Assault/Verbal (see policy C/D Bomb Threats/911 Calls D Concealed Weapons (any concealed Items intended to do bodily harm) D Criminal sexual conduct (see policy) D Dress Code Violation A Electronic Devices/Personal A Failure to follow school locker procedures A False fire alarms or abuse A Fighting A/B Gambling A/B Hazing/Bullying (see policy) A/B Horseplay (conduct that causes injury to self or others) A Inappropriate display of affection A Inappropriate use of computers (see policy) A Insubordination A Loitering A Possession, Sale, Use or Distribution Of Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, or Tobacco and related paraphernalia B/C Sexual Harassment (see policy) B/C/D Student Demonstrations A/B Theft B/C Truancy A/B Vandalism B/C Instigating A Violation of BYOD A/B Instigating A/B Repeat offenses or serious incident may result in more severe punishments or penalties including referral to the Board of Education for expulsion. |
DRUG AND / OR ALCOHOL USE BY STUDENTSAny student found guilty of drug and/or alcohol use and/or possession will be recommended for long-term suspension or expulsion. The student will not be allowed to seek re-admittance to Renton Junior High until it has been verified by the administration that they have submitted to an assessment by a substance abuse agency. This assessment will be at their own expense, including any recommendation made pursuant of the assessment (i.e., counseling, treatment, therapy, etc.). The student must then appear before the Board of Education with their legal guardian to request re-admittance to Renton Junior High School. Any second offense will result in permanent expulsion.
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Possession or Use of Hookah Pens/E-Cigarettes/Liquid Narcotics and/or HallucinogensHookah pens, E-cigarettes, liquid narcotics and hallucinogens (Cloud 9, Hookah relax, etc) are illegal for students to have and are not allowed on school grounds or the bus.
Hookah pens that have a reservoir for liquid will be considered drug paraphernalia. Liquid Hallucinogens (Cloud 9, Hookah Relax, etc.) will also be considered drug paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia is a 10-day suspension and police citation. Liquid narcotics and e-cigarettes are considered nicotine-based products like tobacco products and fall under the passion or use of tobacco products guidelines. |
A. ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR
1. Assault – An attempt or threat to inflict corporal bodily harm upon another, under such circumstances as denoted at the time and having the intent, and present ability to carry such intent into effect. No actual body contact is necessary.
2. Battery – The unlawful intentional touching or application of force to another person done in a rude, insolent or angry manner. Verbal or physical attack on a staff member will result in a longer-term school suspension or expulsion.
3. Possession of Weapons or other Dangerous Objects – Carrying, using or storing weapons or other dangerous objects (e.g. explosives or firecrackers) in a school building or on school grounds. Weapons are identified in two (2) categories:
a. Articles commonly used or designed to inflict bodily harm or to intimidate other persons. Examples are firearms, knuckles, knives, chains, and clubs.
b. Articles designed for other purposes that could be easily used to inflict bodily harm and/or intimidate. Examples include, but are not limited to: belts, combs, files and compasses. Students acting in an aggressive or belligerent manner with any such article will be adjudged to be in possession of a weapon.
4. Sale, Use, Possession, or Distribution of Illegal Drugs or Tobacco Material or Substances or Alcoholic Beverages – Selling, distributing, using or possessing tobacco, illegal drugs, materials, substances or alcoholic beverages on school property or at school functions, including bringing such items into the school for another person or having such items on one’s person or placing them in a locker or hiding place.
5. Burglary, Theft, Robbery, Larceny – Stealing money or property.
6. Arson – The willful and malicious burning or attempting to burn any part of any building or any property (including automobiles) belonging to persons employed by the school or in attendance at the school.
7. Extortion, Coercion, Blackmail – Obtaining money or property (something of value) from an unwilling person or forcing an individual to act by either physical force or intimidation (threat).
8. Vandalism – Malicious destruction of property. Destruction of or defacing of property belonging to, rented by or on loan to the school system or property (including automobiles) of persons employed by the school or in attendance in the school.
9. Acts or Threats of Incitement to Violence – Words, acts or deeds that may threaten to do injury or bodily harm to another person or that intimidates another person through fear for his/her personal safety.
10. False Alarms – Activating the fire alarm system in any school building or school property and/or reporting a fire or bomb when none exists.
11. Smoking in School or on School Property – Using or carrying tobacco. State law requires a juvenile petition be filed.
12. Sexual Harassment – Verbal abuse or physical touching that is sexually intimidating.
13. Other Felonious Conduct - Any and all conduct that constitutes an offense under the laws of the State of Michigan.
14. Dialing 911 from any School Phone – Any student who dials 911 from any school phone will be reported to the proper authority. May result in a short term to long-term suspension.
15. Academic Dishonesty- is any type of cheating that occurs in relation to a formal academic exercise.
B. POLICE LIAISON OFFICER
A Huron Township Police Officer/Liaison is available to Renton Junior High. Students, parents, staff and community members can all benefit from this service. Complete information is available in the Renton Junior High Main office or through the police officer directly.
C. SEARCH AND SEIZURE
To maintain order and discipline in Renton Junior High School and to protect the safety and welfare of students and staff, school officials have the right to conduct reasonable searches of student and school property.
School Property – Student desks and other such property are owned by the school district, which exercises exclusive control over them. Students should not expect privacy regarding items placed in/on school property because school property is subject to search at any time by school officials.
Personal Property – Students and their personal property (backpacks, purses, etc.) are subject to search if a school official has reasonable cause to believe that a student is in possession of illegal, unauthorized (stolen), hazardous, or contraband materials.
Canine/Metal Detectors – The school administration may use canine and metal detectors to search for illegal, unauthorized (stolen), hazardous, or contraband materials.
Definitions:
Reasonable Cause: A belief based on specific reasonable inferences which an administrator is entitled to draw from the facts in light of his/her experience. Specific reasonable inferences may be drawn from instances including, but not limited to a tip from a reliable student, suspicious behavior, smells, or bulges in a pocket, and the like.
Contraband: All substances or materials, the presence of which is prohibited by school policy and/or state law, including but not limited to controlled substances, drugs, alcohol, tobacco or alcoholic beverages, combustible glue or aerosol paint, guns, knives, weapons, incendiary and explosive devices.
School Property – Student desks and other such property are owned by the school district, which exercises exclusive control over them. Students should not expect privacy regarding items placed in/on school property because school property is subject to search at any time by school officials.
Personal Property – Students and their personal property (backpacks, purses, etc.) are subject to search if a school official has reasonable cause to believe that a student is in possession of illegal, unauthorized (stolen), hazardous, or contraband materials.
Canine/Metal Detectors – The school administration may use canine and metal detectors to search for illegal, unauthorized (stolen), hazardous, or contraband materials.
Definitions:
Reasonable Cause: A belief based on specific reasonable inferences which an administrator is entitled to draw from the facts in light of his/her experience. Specific reasonable inferences may be drawn from instances including, but not limited to a tip from a reliable student, suspicious behavior, smells, or bulges in a pocket, and the like.
Contraband: All substances or materials, the presence of which is prohibited by school policy and/or state law, including but not limited to controlled substances, drugs, alcohol, tobacco or alcoholic beverages, combustible glue or aerosol paint, guns, knives, weapons, incendiary and explosive devices.