LOCKERS ARE SCHOOL PROPERTYAll lockers assigned to pupils are the property of the School District. At no time does the District relinquish its exclusive control of its lockers. The school principal or his/her designee shall have custody of all combinations to all lockers or locks. Pupils are prohibited from placing locks on any locker without the advance approval of the school principal of his/her designee.
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E. GENERAL PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR
- Insubordination – Refusal to respond to or to carry out reasonable and lawful directions of authorized school personnel.
- Verbal Abuse – Name-calling, racial slurs, profanity, creation of memes, or derogatory statements addressed publicly to others designed to precipitate disruption of the school progress or incite violence.
- Loitering – Trespassing. Being in a school building on school property during school hours or during extracurricular activities at a site other than where the student is enrolled without having promptly secured authorization from the school office.
- Refusal to Identify Self – Refusing to show identification card and/or to give correct name when requested to do so by school personnel, or the use of another person’s name or identify. ID cards must be worn at all times. Replacement costs will be as follows:
Second replacement: $5.00
Third replacement: $10.00
- Public Displays – Public displays of affection is not acceptable behavior. DISPLAY OF AFFECTION Demonstration of one’s affection toward another person has an appropriate time and place. However, public displays of affection and/or physical contact (UNDUE FAMILIARITY) are not considered acceptable behavior. This includes kissing, touching, petting or any other contact that may be considered sexual in nature. Excessive displays of affection may result in suspension from school or possibly expulsion
- Truancy – Unexcused absences from classes, lunchroom, homeroom, or chronic tardiness. The student will be charged with a skip if he/she is more than five (5) minutes tardy.
- Gambling – Participating in games of chance or skill for money or profit.
- Student Demonstrations – Any form of student protest or demonstration that results in disruption of the normal educational process or that is conducted in a manner that violates legal restraints.
- Excessive Absence – In pursing quality standards for accreditation and meeting the daily average attendance of at least 90%, a student will be allowed no more than seven (7) non-suspension absences per marking period to receive a grade. An attendance committee will review medical documentation. The committee’s decision will be final. Renton works in cooperation with the Wayne County “Erase Truancy” program.
- Disruption or other Misconduct – Other misconducts, not listed above that disrupts or interferes with the educational process.
- Food – All food and beverages purchased in the cafeteria/vending machines must be eaten in the cafeteria. Candy and gum are allowed at lunch but not in the halls or classrooms.
- Unnecessary Roughness – Engaging in a physical activity (horseplay) that threatens the safety of another student.
- Electronic Devices/Personal Property – In accordance with Section 1303 of the Revised School Code students are prohibited to carry cassette players, CD players, video equipment, television sets, radios, headsets, personal safety devices, game pieces (such as dice), playing cards, laser lights and any type of electrical entertainment for personal use are also prohibited during school hours. Any of these devices will be confiscated on the first offense. A second offense will result in a permanent confiscation plus a one-day suspension. This is a progressive policy, and only a parent or legal guardian may retrieve confiscated items.
- Instigating – any act that leads to a potential situation in which a fight may occur but has not yet taken place. This includes students who engage in or encourage disruptive verbal confrontations during or after school. Such behavior may include, but are not limited to shouting, pushing, foul language, racial/ethnic or sexual slurs.
- TARDINESS
A. Students are allowed three (3) tardies in each class per trimester.
B. Additional tardies will result in after school detentions.
H. EXCLUSION FROM CLASS
Exclusion means removal from class. A teacher may immediately exclude from his/her class a student who, in the teacher’s opinion, is causing serious disruption. All instances of exclusion must be followed by the teacher’s attempt to contact parents.
Questioning by a Police Officer
If a student is questioned by a police officer, the school administration will attempt to see that:
In all matters, the District respects the proper authority of law enforcement agencies and authorities and will comply reasonably with their requests.
Arson
Public Act 451 of 1976, Section 1311 (2) prohibits a student from committing arson in school, in a school building, on school grounds, or on any other school property. Any such behavior will result in a permanent expulsion from school, subject to possible reinstatement. A student thus expelled shall be referred to the criminal justice system and the appropriate County Department of Social Services or community mental health agency.
“Arson” is defined as a felony violation of Chapter X of the Michigan Penal Code (MCL 750.71 to MCL 750.80).
Physical and Verbal Assault
Public Act 451 or 1976, Section 1310 prohibits assault between students. If a student in grade 6 or above commits a physical assault at school against another student, the District shall suspend or expel the student for up to 180 school days.
Public Act 451 of 1976, Section 1311a prohibits a physical assault by a student against any persons employed or engaged as a volunteer or contractor for the District. If a student in grade 6 or above commits such assault, the District shall expel the student from the District permanently, subject to possible reinstatement.
“Physical assault” is defined by statute as intentionally causing or attempting to cause physical harm to another through force or violence.
“At school” means in a classroom, elsewhere on school premises, on a school bus or other school related vehicle, or at a school sponsored activity or event whether or not held on school premises.
The District shall not allow a student to verbally assault another student. If a student in grade 6 or above commits a verbal assault at school against another student, the District shall suspend or expel the student for up to 180 school days.
Public Act 451 or 1976, Section 1311a prohibits a verbal assault at school by a student against any persons employed or engaged as volunteer or contractor for District. If a student in grade 6 or above commits such an assault, the length of discipline shall be at the discretion of the District.
“Verbal assault” means any statement or act, oral or written, which can reasonably be expected to induce another person to be in apprehension or danger of bodily injury or harm, or the use of offensive language directed at a person, where such language is likely to provoke a reasonable person to physical violence.
Possession/Use of Weapons
Public Act 451 of 1976, Section 1311 (2) requires that the District shall permanently expel a student who possesses a dangerous weapon in a Weapon-Free School Zone. Additionally, a student shall not have possession of or use of legitimate tool, instrument, or equipment as a weapon, or use a dangerous instrument capable of harming another person. A student thus expelled shall be referred to the criminal justice system and the appropriate County Department of Social Services or community mental health agency.
A school board is not required to expel a student for possessing a weapon if the student establishes by clear and convincing evidence at least one of the following:
“Weapon-Free School Zone” is defined as school property and/or a vehicle used by a school to transport students to or from school property.
“School Property” means a building, playing field, or property used for school purposes to impart instruction to children or used for functions or events sponsored by a school, except a building used primarily for adult education or college extension courses.
“Legitimate tool” includes, but is not limited to, pens, pencils, compasses, or combs.
“Dangerous instrument” includes, but is not limited to, Chemical Mace, pepper gas or like substances, stun guns, BB guns, pellet guns, razors, or box cutters.
Criminal sexual Conduct
Public Act 451 of 1976, Section 1311 (2) prohibits a student from committing criminal sexual conduct in a school building, on school ground, or on any other school property. Of a student engages in such conduct, the District shall expel the student permanently subject to reinstatement. A student thus expelled shall be referred to the criminal justice system and the appropriate County Department of Social Services or community mental health agency.
“Criminal sexual conduct” means a violation as set forth in Chapter LXXVI or the Michigan Penal Code (MCL 750.520B to MCL 750.520g).
Bullying/Hazing
Bullying is the repeated intimidation of others by the real or threatened infliction of physical abuse, or through physical, verbal, written, electronically transmitted, or emotional attacks on the property of others in the school setting. Hazing is an intentional, knowing, or reckless act meant to induce physical pain, embarrassment, humiliation, deprivation of rights or that creates physical or mental discomfort.
Forms of Bullying/Hazing
Indirect/Verbal Bullying= Being unfriendly, excluding, stealing money or possessions, name calling mean, spirited humor, spreading unkind rumors, teasing, or generally tormenting another for the purpose of humiliating another.
Racist Bullying =Racially derogatory statements, taunts, graffiti, or inappropriate gestures.
Sexual Harassment=Unwanted physical contact, sexually abusing comments, displaying material offensive to others based on sex, or making inappropriate comments because of, or focusing on, the issue of another’s sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation.
- Detention – Students will be scheduled to service time after school.
- Suspension – Out-of-School Suspension means exclusion from school. If a student appears on school property, he/she will be removed and given an additional day of suspension.
- Suspension Pending Expulsion Hearing – Whenever the principal and the superintendent concur in a recommendation for expulsion, the student may be suspended for an indefinite period pending the expulsion hearing before the Board of Education.
- Expulsion – Expulsion means that the student is excluded from school indefinitely, and the principal shall have such power to do this. Any formal action toward the student will be taken at the next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting.
- Right of Appeal – Students and parents who are dissatisfied with the outcome of a suspension or the recommendations of the expulsion hearing have the right to appeal that decision to the superintendent by informing him in writing that they wish to appeal the principal’s decision.
Questioning by a Police Officer
If a student is questioned by a police officer, the school administration will attempt to see that:
- The questioning takes place privately in the office of a school official (e.g. the principal, assistant principal, or his/her designee).
- Parents/guardians are notified of the questioning.
- Student’s records (except directory information) will remain confidential to the extent permitted by law.
In all matters, the District respects the proper authority of law enforcement agencies and authorities and will comply reasonably with their requests.
Arson
Public Act 451 of 1976, Section 1311 (2) prohibits a student from committing arson in school, in a school building, on school grounds, or on any other school property. Any such behavior will result in a permanent expulsion from school, subject to possible reinstatement. A student thus expelled shall be referred to the criminal justice system and the appropriate County Department of Social Services or community mental health agency.
“Arson” is defined as a felony violation of Chapter X of the Michigan Penal Code (MCL 750.71 to MCL 750.80).
Physical and Verbal Assault
Public Act 451 or 1976, Section 1310 prohibits assault between students. If a student in grade 6 or above commits a physical assault at school against another student, the District shall suspend or expel the student for up to 180 school days.
Public Act 451 of 1976, Section 1311a prohibits a physical assault by a student against any persons employed or engaged as a volunteer or contractor for the District. If a student in grade 6 or above commits such assault, the District shall expel the student from the District permanently, subject to possible reinstatement.
“Physical assault” is defined by statute as intentionally causing or attempting to cause physical harm to another through force or violence.
“At school” means in a classroom, elsewhere on school premises, on a school bus or other school related vehicle, or at a school sponsored activity or event whether or not held on school premises.
The District shall not allow a student to verbally assault another student. If a student in grade 6 or above commits a verbal assault at school against another student, the District shall suspend or expel the student for up to 180 school days.
Public Act 451 or 1976, Section 1311a prohibits a verbal assault at school by a student against any persons employed or engaged as volunteer or contractor for District. If a student in grade 6 or above commits such an assault, the length of discipline shall be at the discretion of the District.
“Verbal assault” means any statement or act, oral or written, which can reasonably be expected to induce another person to be in apprehension or danger of bodily injury or harm, or the use of offensive language directed at a person, where such language is likely to provoke a reasonable person to physical violence.
Possession/Use of Weapons
Public Act 451 of 1976, Section 1311 (2) requires that the District shall permanently expel a student who possesses a dangerous weapon in a Weapon-Free School Zone. Additionally, a student shall not have possession of or use of legitimate tool, instrument, or equipment as a weapon, or use a dangerous instrument capable of harming another person. A student thus expelled shall be referred to the criminal justice system and the appropriate County Department of Social Services or community mental health agency.
A school board is not required to expel a student for possessing a weapon if the student establishes by clear and convincing evidence at least one of the following:
- The object or instrument possessed by the student was not possessed by the student for use as a weapon, or for direct or indirect delivery to another person for use as a weapon; or
- The weapon was not knowingly possessed by the student; or
- The student did not know or have reason to know that the object or instrument possessed by the student constituted a dangerous weapon; or
- The weapon was possessed by the student at the suggestion, request, or direction of, or with express permission of, school or police authorities.
“Weapon-Free School Zone” is defined as school property and/or a vehicle used by a school to transport students to or from school property.
“School Property” means a building, playing field, or property used for school purposes to impart instruction to children or used for functions or events sponsored by a school, except a building used primarily for adult education or college extension courses.
“Legitimate tool” includes, but is not limited to, pens, pencils, compasses, or combs.
“Dangerous instrument” includes, but is not limited to, Chemical Mace, pepper gas or like substances, stun guns, BB guns, pellet guns, razors, or box cutters.
Criminal sexual Conduct
Public Act 451 of 1976, Section 1311 (2) prohibits a student from committing criminal sexual conduct in a school building, on school ground, or on any other school property. Of a student engages in such conduct, the District shall expel the student permanently subject to reinstatement. A student thus expelled shall be referred to the criminal justice system and the appropriate County Department of Social Services or community mental health agency.
“Criminal sexual conduct” means a violation as set forth in Chapter LXXVI or the Michigan Penal Code (MCL 750.520B to MCL 750.520g).
Bullying/Hazing
Bullying is the repeated intimidation of others by the real or threatened infliction of physical abuse, or through physical, verbal, written, electronically transmitted, or emotional attacks on the property of others in the school setting. Hazing is an intentional, knowing, or reckless act meant to induce physical pain, embarrassment, humiliation, deprivation of rights or that creates physical or mental discomfort.
Forms of Bullying/Hazing
Indirect/Verbal Bullying= Being unfriendly, excluding, stealing money or possessions, name calling mean, spirited humor, spreading unkind rumors, teasing, or generally tormenting another for the purpose of humiliating another.
Racist Bullying =Racially derogatory statements, taunts, graffiti, or inappropriate gestures.
Sexual Harassment=Unwanted physical contact, sexually abusing comments, displaying material offensive to others based on sex, or making inappropriate comments because of, or focusing on, the issue of another’s sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation.