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FUND RAISING
An application for any and all fund raising must be tiled
with the principal. Upon approval by the principal, the fund
raiser will then be scheduled. Students will be responsible
for monies of all ordered merchandise.
JUNIOR CLASS PROM
ACTIVITIES
The Junior-Senior Prom is a dance sponsored by the Junior
class for the Senior Class of Monterey High School. All Juniors
who wish to participate in the Prom must contribute financially
in order meet the cost of the dance. The amount is decided
by the sponsors along with a deadline in which all money is
due. If each deadline is not met, the student will forfeit
the opportunity to attend the Prom, no exceptions. The two
ways to meet this cost are through fund raising and out-of-pocket
money.
Anyone not enrolled at Monterey High School must be approved
by the principal. Only students enrolled in the 9th grade
and above are allowed to attend the Prom.
GENERAL BEHAVIOR
Good behavior is the responsibility of all students; therefore,
students should observe good rules of conduct while enrolled
in Monterey High School.
Theft or willful and malicious abuse of school property, profane
language, all forms of gambling, obscene literature, fighting,
inciting others to act in a disruptive manner, or any other
flagrant violations of standards of student behavior will
result in appropriate disciplinary action. Public displays
of affection are not permitted while at school. Penalties,
including suspension, may be used in dealing with this problem.
Refusal to follow a reasonable directive of a teacher or administrator
is insubordination; this will not be tolerated and will result
in appropriate disciplinary action.
CARE OF SCHOOL
PROPERTY
Students are responsible for the proper care of all books,
supplies, lockers, and furniture as well as the building itself.
Marking, carving, defacing, or abusing the building and/or
equipment is considered vandalism and will be dealt with accordingly.
Students will be charged for any costs involved in vandalism.
Our buildings and equipment cost the taxpayers of this county.
It is our duty to keep MHS a place which the students, parents,
and community can be proud.
CLEANLINESS
We solicit the help of all students in keeping our school
clean. Please pick up paper, cans, bottles, or debris from
the school or classrooms. Gum, candy, and drinks are not permitted
in the classrooms. Please help us keep our school halls clean.
ASSEMBLY
School spirit and pride are expressed in conduct at assemblies.
We hope and expect to build a reputation of a courteous student
body at MHS. At all times, the students' behavior should be
refined and courteous. Whether guests are present or not,
each student is personally responsible for the impression
made by the school as a whole. The following suggestions should
be used as guidelines for assembly conduct:
• Please refrain from any unnecessary noise, especially
while
someone is talking.
• Booing or making derogatory remarks is not appropriate.
• Do not climb over chairs in the auditorium.
• Reverence and respect will be shown during the Pledge
of
Allegiance and the singing of the Alma Mater.
• During pep rallies, school spirit will be shown by
joining the cheerleaders in cheers, showing the teams that
the student body and faculty are supportive.
HALL AND CLASSROOM
PROCEDURES
• Be prompt to class. You must be in your seat on time.
• The teacher dismisses the class.
• All non-essential materials should be left in your
locker.
• Students are not to leave the classroom without their
handbooks.
• There shall be no running, scuffling, or distractions
in the halls, restrooms, cafeteria, or classrooms.
• Classes in session are not to be disturbed. If it
is necessary to contact someone, go through the office.
• Use the halls only for necessary traffic.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Students should be mature enough to use proper judgment in
presenting themselves so that they are not offensive to others.
Students are expected and encouraged to maintain habits of
cleanliness. Student dress will be such as not to defy proper
and common decency or to disrupt the instructional procedures
of the school. A dirty, ill-kept person is offensive to students
and hinders a learning environment. Students not properly
dressed will be issued appropriate clothing through the office.
Parents are expected to encourage proper dress and to see
that the following dress guidelines are met.
DRESS GUIDELINES
Putnam County Schools Grades 7-12
Dress Code, 2002 - 2003
RATIONALE
In order to maintain a school-wide focus on learning and achievement,
not on extremes in individual dress, students are expected
to dress in a manner that does not create a distraction in
the learning environment. Consideration and respect for others
by using good taste and cleanliness in personal grooming is
expected by all. Ultimately, these standards of dress and
grooming should support the purpose of student learning while
promoting a safe, orderly learning environment.
A worth-while goal of a comprehensive education is learning
that different situations require different modes of behavior
and dress. The business of a school is learning. Accordingly,
dress and grooming standards should promote a business-like
atmosphere that is focused on learning, free from disruption,
easily enforced by teachers and administrators so as not to
take away from instructional time,and that is easily self-monitored
so that students and parents can ensure that the standards
are met prior to the student coming to school.
Simply, students are expected to dress in a responsible manner
that reflects a positive intent in coming to school to learn.
Students who fail to comply with the dress and grooming standards
will be subject to disciplinary action.
Teachers will monitor student dress throughout each day and
refer those students to the office who, in the judgment of
the teacher, are improperly dressed and who refuse and/or
are unable to immediately comply with the dress code. The
principal or designee will make the final determinatIon of
approprIateness of
student dress when unresolved by the teacher and student.
GUIDELINES
PARENT AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
The parent and student shall be responsible for ensuring that
the student is in compliance with all aspects of this code
when the student enters the school premises and during the
time the student is on school premises during regular school
hours.
No apparel, accessory (i.e. jewelry) or any mode of appearance
may display, advertise, or denote any of the following:
a) Gang affiliation or gang sign(s)/symbol(s)
b) Alcohol or tobacco products
c) Profanity or vulgarity
d) Drugs and/or drug paraphernalia; including any related
themes
e) Sexual themes or symbols
f) Racist overtures; hate themes or symbols
g) Themes of death or destruction
h) Violent, aggressive, or combative themes
i) Other suggestive or offensive sayings or graphics
DRESS STANDARDS
1. Soled footwear must be worn. No flip-flops, shower shoes,
or house shoes may be worn.
2. The following items are among those NOT permitted:
• hats, caps, knit caps, or bandannas
these items are not to be worn on school grounds. These items
will be confiscated.); accommodations may be made for documented
religious or medical reasons
• any clothing revealing the midriff or lower back;
no bare skin should be visible while standing or sitting
• clothing with jagged/frayed and uneven ends or with
substantial holes on any portion
• sunglasses (may not be worn or displayed; will be
confiscated); accommodations may be made for documented medical
reasons
• tank tops, halter tops, cropped tops, or muscle shirts
3. Pants, shorts, skirts, etc. must be size appropriate and
will be worn at waistline. "SaggIng" waistlines
will not be tolerated.
4. Shorts, skirts/skorts, and dresses must be of a length
that is decent and modest, standing or sitting. Any slit in
the dress or skirt must meet the length guideline, and appropriate
length must be easily observable during routine school activities
5. No bare shoulders or low-cut necklines and/or backs. All
shirts, blouses, sweaters, etc. must have sleeves.
6. Appropriate athletic wear may only be worn during athletic
or similar activities (i.e., p.e., marching band practice,
drama practice, etc.)
GROOMING STANDARDS
1. Hair styles are to be moderate, clean, kept, and of a natural
color. Startling and/or extreme hair styles (i.e., spiked,
mohawk, dyed with an unnatural color/tint, etc.) are unacceptablee.
2. NO VISIBLE TATTOOS
3. Piercing of the ears is acceptable. No other facial or
visible body piercing is acceptable.
4. Make-up should be applied modestly.
COATS/JACKETS/OUTER
GARMENTS
Coats, jackets, and/or other outer garments may be worn to
school. However, storage of such items will be addressed by
the principal. Length of any outer garment will be no longer
than mid-thigh.
BACKPACKS/BOOKBAGS/TOTEBAGS
All backpacks or other types of book bags/tote bags will be
made of a material that is transparent (i.e., mesh, plastic,
etc.). Large purses will be under the same guidelines.
EXCEPTIONS
These standards of dress and grooming do not prohibit the
administration from allowing special celebrations which involve
variations in dress and grooming. For such days, the principal
or designee may set the guidelines of appropriate dress.
STRICTER STANDARD
A stricter standard of dress and grooming may be imposed upon
a student for repeated violations of the dress code. For the
purposes of this policy, repeated violations shall mean three
(3) or more violations during a school year.
TELEPHONE
There are pay phones located outside for student use. Students
should only use pay phones during breaks or extreme emergencies.
Be considerate of others and limit your phone calls to three
minutes.
Students receiving phone calls during class will not be called
out of class unless in the case of extreme emergencies. The
two lines into the school are kept open as much as possible
to allow parents to contact their students and conduct school
business. Students will not use the office phone for personal
calls except in cases of extreme emergencies and with staff
permission. These are business phones and not for general
use.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All announcements are to be approved by the administration.
Announcements are made for the benefit of all but will be
kept to a minimum to avoid wasted class time. All students
and teachers will be quiet and listen when announcements are
made.
MEDICATION
If under exceptional circumstances a child is required to
take non-prescription or prescription medication during school
hours and the parent cannot be at school to administer the
medication, only the principal or the principal's designee
will assist in self-administration of the medication. My student
requiring medication is to have a medical form on file in
the office for each medicine required. If the student is competent
to self-administer medicine with assistance, it must be in
compliance with the following regulations:
• All medication must be in its original
container.
• Written instructions signed by the parent will be
required and must include the following:
1. Child's name
2. Name of medication
3. Name of physician
4. Time to be self-administered
5. Dosage and directions for self-administration
6. Possible side effects, if known
7. Termination date for self-administration of the medication
8. All medication must be in its original container
• The medication must be delivered in person by the
parent or guardian of the student to the principal's office
or other location designated by the principal unless the medication
must be retained by the student for immediate self administration
(i.e. students with asthma).
Students who must retain medication for immediate self administration
(i.e. inhalers) must have a medication form signed by the
parent or guardian on file in the principal's office The parent
or guardian is responsible for informing the• designated
official of any change in the student's health or change in
medication.
VISITORS
The school policy is to accept only those visitors who legitimate
business to attend to at the school. All guests and visitors
must register in the office and get a visitor's pass. Parents
are always welcome. Students wishing to bring a guest to school
must obtain prior approval from the office. Social visitation
is not allowed. Visitors are expected to leave promptly when
their business is completed. No visits are allowed in cars,
in parking lots, or at the front of the building (including
lunch hours). No visitors will be allowed on early dismissal
days. Monterey High School administrators have the right to
deny visitation privileges at any time. Out of town visitors
will require a 24hour prior approval from a principal and
each individual teacher before they will be allowed on campus.
To obtain this approval, a written request from the student's
parent or guardian will be required. Visitation privileges
may be denied at any time.
Any speaker or entertainers must be screened and approved
by the administration before they will be allowed to visit
and appear before a school group.
ARTICLES PROHIBITED
AT SCHOOL
Problems arise each year because students have items which
are hazardous to the safety of others or interfere in some
way with school procedure. Such items include toy guns, water
pistols, hunting and pocket knives, radios, tape recorders,
"Jam" boxes, video games, cigarette lighters, curling
irons, firecrackers, pagers, cell phones, CD players, CDs,
cassettes, or any items that distract from the learning.
These items along with hats and caps are not allowed in the
school unless authorized by an instructor or administrator.
CAFETERIA
The cafeteria is open to all students whether they bring lunches
from home or buy them at school. Students are not required
to buy lunch in the cafeteria. However, those who bring their
lunch are required to eat in the cafeteria.
The cafeteria must be neat and clean in order for lunch to
be pleasant. Every student must do his/her part in cleaning
up after eating. The following rules must be observed:
• When going to lunch proceed quietly down the hall.
Do not create a disturbance for classes that are in session.
• Form a single file line next to the gym wall. Do not
bunch up in front of cafeteria door.
• Breaking (,jumping) the line or allowing someone to
get in front of you is unfair and will result in being placed
in behavior modification. Anyone who gets out of line must
return to the end of the line.
• Students must have money or social security number
ready to give to the cashier.
• Food is not to be taken from the cafeteria to be eaten
elsewhere.
• No food fights. No objects are to be thrown.
• Excessive noises in the cafeteria create an uncomfortable
atmosphere and will not be tolerated.
• The tables, chairs, and floors are to be kept clean
and neat so that other students will have a proper place to
eat.
• Return tray and dishes to the proper window. Place
all paper products in trash cans.
• Be courteous toward the cafeteria personnel and each
other.
FIRE AND TORNADO
DRILLS
Fire and tornado drills are held at irregular intervals throughout
the school year. Remember the following basic rules:
1. Check the instructions in each classroom (they are posted)
indicating how to leave the building in case of fire.
2. Walk, without talking, and move quickly to designated areas.
PARKING
Students furnishing their own transportation will park in
the student parking area and will be required to purchase
and display a school permit on the rear view mirror of their
cars. The student must present a valid driver's license to
obtain a hangtag.
Student driving should be considered a privilege for those
students who adhere closely to proper safety regulations.
Student driving privileges may be revoked if the following
guidelines are not followed:
• There is a 10 m.p.h. speed limit on campus.
• Cars and the parking lot are off limits during the
school day unless special permission from the administration
is obtained.
• Students are to park in the student parking lot only,
in their assigned space, and will not use a borrowed hangtag
or sell or loan their hangtag to someone else.
• Upon arrival or dismissal and after an event on campus
at school, students are to sit in cars.
• If driving a temporary vehicle, it is the student's
responsibility to notify the office.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Buses are provided by the Putnam County Board of Education
for those students who are eligible to ride. Buses run a definite
schedule and route before and after school.
Students are under the supervision and control of the bus
driver while on the bus, and all reasonable directions given
shall be followed by showing consideration and respect for
the bus driver and your fellow students. The school bus is
an extension of school activity; therefore, students shall
conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with
the established standards for safety and classroom behavior.
FIELD TRIPS AND
ACTIVITIES
Field trips are authorized school functions and should be
treated as such. All field trips must be approved by the principal
and school board when necessary. When going on a field trip,
the following rules must be observed:
1. A release form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian
before a student may go on a field trip.
2. All fees (if required) must be paid prior to getting on
the bus.
3. All bus rules and regulations must be observed. The bus
driver is in charge of the bus.
4. Buses used for field trips should be left in good condition,
with all trash picked up.
5. Students riding the bus to school activities (field trips,
athletics, etc.) will return on the bus unless permission
is given by the school official in charge of the event.
6. Students need to remember that public displays of affection
will not be tolerated.
7. Parents should be prompt when picking up students upon
returning from an event.
Students are reminded that if they are taking a school sponsored
trip during the school day, it is their responsibility to
make arrangements with each class for assignments they will
miss and arrange to make up the work. Work must be completed
prior to a trip or at the discretion of the teachers.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is a key factor in student achievement: therefore,
students are expected to be present each day that school is
in session. The attendance supervisor shall oversee the entire
attendance program which shall include the following:
• All accounting and reporting procedures and their
dissemination
• Alternative program options for students who severely
fail to
meet minimum attendance requirements
• Ensuring that all school age children attend school
• Providing documentation of enrollment status upon
request for
students applying for new or reinstatement of driver's permit
or license; and
• Notifying the Department of Safety whenever a student
with a driver's permit or license drops out of school.
• TEN (10) CONSECUTIVE OR FIFTEEN (15) TOTAL
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES DURING ANY SEMESTER
RENDERS A STUDENT INELIGIBLE TO RETAIN A
DRIVER'S PERMIT OR LICENSE AND THE STATE
WILL BE NOTIFIED ABOUT REVOKING CURRENT
LICENSE.
In accordance with TCA 49-6-3017, a student will lose his/her
Tennessee Driver License or their ability to a obtain a license
or permit for one of the following three reasons:
• Dropped out of school.
• Having 10 consecutive unexcused
absences or 15 total unexcused absences in a semester.
• Not attaining "satisfactory
academic progress" which in a Block Schedule is defined
as passing a minimum of (2) academic courses for the semester.
ABSENCES
An absence shall be classified as either excused or unexcused
as determined by the principal or his designee. Excused absences
shall include the following:
1. Personal Illness - students may be absent from school five
(5)
days per term with a note from a parent. After the fifth (5th)
absence, a statement from a certified medical care provider
will be required stating that the student was too ill to attend
school during that absence. The principal shall make provisions
for students with childhood diseases, chronic health problems,
or special health needs and circumstances.
2. Illness of Immediate family member
3. Death In the family or death of a close frIend
4. Religious obser"vances - Parents or guardians must
notify the principal in advance. Students must obtain class
work assignments, complete the assignments, and submit them
to the teacher prior to the absences on the first day the
student returns to school.
5. Planned family trips over which the student has no
control and is required to accompany the family -
Parents or guardians must notify the principal in advance.
Students must obtain class work assignments, complete the
assignmentis, and submit them to the teacher prior to the
absence or on the first day the student returns to school.
6. Petitioned court appearance - The student in question must
not be charged or found guilty of an illegal activity. The
principal may require verification for other court appearance
circumstances.
7. Circumstances which in the judgment of the principal create
emergencies over which the student has no control will be
dealt with on an Individual basis.
EARLY DISMISSALS (LEAVING SCHOOL)
Students desiring to leave school for any reason must report
to the office and check out. If students know that they are
to leave sometime during the day, a detailed note from the
parents, including a phone number where they may be reached,
explaining the necessity for leaving early must be brought
to the office before 8:00 a.m. All notes must be verified
by a telephone call to the parents. If the reason is valid,
the student will be issued an early dismissal form with the
dismissal time indicated. This is the student's pass to leave
the class that he/she is attending at the time of the departure.
This pass must be presented at the office prior to signing
the check-out roster. The student keeps the pass (early dismissal
form) and turns it in upon returning to school for readmittance.
Students may only be released to those individuals listed
as emergency contacts with the office.
Should a student need to depart for an emergency reason which
occurs during the day, the correct procedure to check out
is for the student to report to the office. A telephone call
will be made to obtain parental permission for leaving school.
The parent will make provisions for transportation for the
student. Another student will not be permitted to take the
student home. An early dismissal form will be issued if permission
is granted. The pass should be retained by the student. When
the student returns to school, the pass, along with a note
from the parents, will be needed for read mittance. Leaving
the school grounds without authorization is an offense subject
to suspension.
TARDINESS
Tardiness may be defined as lateness to school or class. A
student is considered tardy if he or she fails to be in his/her
seat at the beginning of class. Students who arrive to school
after 8:15 will report
to the office to sign in and then go immediately to class.
On the fourth class tardy, the student will be written up
on a disciplinary referral form and turned into the office.
Repeated tardiness to school or class will be considered an
offense subject to suspension. Upon the 10th tardy, the student
will be suspended from school.
ABSENTEE VERIFICATION
SLIPS
Upon returning to school after an absence, the student is
to present a detailed note to their first block teacher from
his/her parents explaining the reasons of the absence. If
the student left school the previous day with an early dismissal
form, that form will be returned in place of a note or along
with a note if permission to leave was granted as a result
of a phone call to the parents.
At the time the notes and early dismissal forms are presented,
the verification slip will be issued and marked as either
excused or unexcused. This form is to be presented to each
teacher as student changes classes during the day. Each teacher
will make proper notations in grade book and initial the form
in the appropriate space. The last block (4th) the teacher
will keep the form and turn it into the office for filing
purposes.
HALL PERMITS (PASSES)
Students are not to be in the halls during class time unless
given permission by the teacher.. Students leaving class will
have their handbook and will go immediately to their destination
and return promptly to class.
ALCOHOL, DRUG,
AND TOBACCO POLICY
The Board of Education considers substance abuse involving
alcohol and/or illegal substances as defined in TCA 52-1201
and TCA 52-1408 through TCA 52-1448 to be conduct prejudicial
to good order and discipline. The use or possession of intoxicants,
tobacco, or illegal drugs on school property or in a vehicle
used to transport students to school events while under the
influence is prohibited.
Any person in violation shall be subject to removal from school
property and prosecution in accordance with the provisions
of the law. Students attending school in Putnam County in
violation of the provisions in the paragraph above shall be
subject to disciplinary actions in accordance with the provisions
below.
ALCOHOL
At the first offense of attending school while intoxicated,
using or possessing an alcoholic beverage on school property,
the student will be suspended by the principal for ten (10)
days with no make-up
work being permitted. If there should be a second offense,
the student will be suspended immediately from school and
referred to the Superintendent and/or Board for possible expulsion
from school for not less than a semester.
DRUGS
Any student using, possessing, selling or transmitting any
illegal or non-prescribed or prescribed drug not issued to
the student, marijuana, or controlled paraphernalia shall
be suspended from school for not less than a semester.
Any student who refuses to be searched when probable cause
exists for a search will be detained, and a law enforcement
officer will be called immediately to make the search.
TOBACCO
All uses of tobacco and tobacco products, including smokeless
tobacco, are prohibited in all of the school district's buildings.
Smoking shall be prohibited in any public restroom or public
seating area, including but not limited to bleachers used
for sporting events. The student's use or possession of tobacco,
tobacco products, lighters or matches shall be prohibited
on school buses, school premises, and any school-sponsored
activity.
TCA 39-17-1505 Sections b c Tobacco Free Schools Any person
who violates this section shall be issued a citation
by a law enforcement officer or school principal who has evidence
of the violation. The citation shall require the person to
appear in the Juvenile Court for the county in which the violation
is alleged to have occurred. At the time of issuance of the
citation, the tobacco product shall be seized as contraband
by the law enforcement officer or school principal.
A violation of this section shall be a
civil offense, the penalty for which is a civil penalty of
not less than ten dollars nor more than fifty dollars. Upon
its determination that the person has violated this section,
the Juvenile Court shall determine the amount of civil penalty
and shall order the destruction of the tobacco product. The
Juvenile Court may in its discretion also impose community
service work not to exceed fifty hours for a second or subsequent
violation within a one year period.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS
Sexual harassment activity toward any student will not be
tolerated. Sexual harassment is defined as conduct, advances,
gestures, or words of a sexual nature which unreasonably interfere
with the student's work or educational opportunities or creates
an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning environment.
Victims of sexual harassment shall report these conditions
to the administration and/or guidance counselor. Confidentiality
will be maintained and no reprisals or retaliation will occur
as a result of good faith reporting sexual harassment.
In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes sexual
harassment, all the circumstances, including the nature of
the conduct and the context in which the alleged conduct occurred,
will be investigated. The superintendent shall be responsible
for investigating all complaints of sexual harassment. If
satisfactory resolution of the complaint is not reached, the
student may appeal the matter to the superintendent, and ultimately,
to the Board.
SEARCHES
Tennessee State Law allows for conducting school searches.
It permits searches of student's or visitor's vehicles, containers,
packages, and lockers, when circumstances give the principal
reasonable suspicion that drugs, drug paraphernalia, or dangerous
weapons may be present. Any suspicious article brought into
school by students or visitors is subject to search. Metal
detectors may be used to search students and visitors. Dogs
that are capable of detecting drugs or weapons may be used
to pinpoint areas to be searched.
DISCIPLINE
Discipline in the school is extremely important to the school
program. Without appropriate discipline the school cannot
discharge its primary responsibility in the development of
citizenship. In order for learning to take place at Monterey
High School, a structured, well defined, and properly maintained
discipline program must take place. Without appropriate discipline,
students cannot realize their greatest opportunities for growth.
In maintaining discipline, teachers must be able to proceed
with the assurance that support will be forthcoming from the
principal, the Superintendent, and the Board. Teachers and
administrators are responsible for establishing, monitoring,
and enforcing a code of conduct with fairness and proper judgment.
Maintaining discipline is a necessary precondition for establishing
a climate and environment in the classroom and/or school that
is conducive to learning.
The following guidelines are established for administrators
to enforce a code of conduct to assure approriate behavior
and to discourage misbehavior.
MInor violatIons will be administered by the classroom teacher
for the following rules or procedure violations:
• Tardies to class
• Sleeping in class
• Failure to do assignments
• Failure to have proper material for class
• Defacing property
• Cheating
• Misconduct
• Absenteeism
• Any individual classroom rules
• Other unacceptable behavior
The above violations can result In the
following disciplinary action:
• Writing assignment relative to misbehavior
• Loss of time between classes
• Parent phone call
• Academic assistance
• Other appropriate action by teacher
The Assistant Principal's office will deal
with excessive violations. The following disciplinary actions
are possible:
• Detention
• Parent conference
• Supervised lunch/Lunch detention
• Suspension
• Disciplinary hearing
• Academic assistance
• Campus clean-up/Community service
• Other appropriate action by Assistant Principal
For major violations of rules and regulations, the student
will be sent to the assistant principal's office on the first
offense. The following are examples of major violations:
• Using profanity or vulgarities
• Stealing
• Gambling
• Truancy (skipping class, excessive tardies, etc.)
• Damage to school or personal property
• Being discourteous or disrespectful to the faculty/staff
• Violence or threats to faculty/staff or students
• Possession of radios, headphones, tape recorders,
record players,CD players, telephones, or beepers. These items
will be confiscated.
• Improper display of affection
• Harassing others
• Disruptive behavior
• Forgery
• Fighting (severe fights will be turned over to police)
• Possession of tobacco of any type, or any paraphernalia
• Possession of any type of firearm or any look-a-like
or representation thereof
• Leaving school without authorization from the office
• Possession of drugs, consumption of drugs or under
the influence of drugs, illegal, prescription, or non-prescription
drugs
• Possession of alcohol, consumption of alcohol or under
the influence of alcohol
• Possession of any fireworks, bombs, or chemical devices,
timing devices or other explosives
• Possession of any material that could be considered
dangerous to others
• Possession of pocket knives, utility knives, bottle
openers, or others sharp objects that could be used to harm
someone Parking violations
Sexual offenses
• Arson
• Off campus criminal behavior resulting in felony charges,
when behavior poses a danger to persons or property, or disrupts
the education process
• Computer tampering including unauthorized use
• Inciting, advising, or counseling of others to engage
in any of the acts herein enumerated
• Other misconduct
Major violations will result In the following disciplinary
actions by the school administration. 1st offense - one of
the following discipline procedures or a combination of any:
• Detention
• Parent conference
• Out-of-school suspension up to 10 days
• Filing charges with the local police
• Out-of school suspension pending DHA (disciplinary
hearing authority) hearing
• Loss of driving privileges
• Expulsion
• Other appropriate action deemed necessary by administration
Major violation - 2nd offense or More:
• Parent conference
• Out-of-school suspension
• Discipline Hearing Authority hearing
• Expulsion
• Alternative school
• Behavior Modification Program
• Corporal Punishment
• Other appropriate action deemed necessary by administration
DETENTION
Students may be required to remain as long as two hours beyond
the school day as a measure of disciplinary action. Such detention
shall be supervised by the teacher who assigned this action
or by the school administrator or designee. School will issue
a disciplinary referral form for a parent to sign and return
before behavior modification bec6mes effective. Failure to
report to detention will result in further consequences.
Detention will be held from 3:15 to 5:15. The absentee policy
for detention will follow the Board of Education Policy on
Absenteeism.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
Corporal punishment is permissible in accordance with School
Board Policy and TCA 49-6-4103 and TCA 49-6-4104.
STUDENT SUSPENSIONS
School Board Policy will be followed in administering out-of
school suspensions. Out-of-school suspension: To suspend a
student from attendance at school or school-related activities
on or off campus. Out-of school suspension will be considered
to be unexcused absences. While suspended, students will not
be allowed on campus and may not participate in any school-sponsored
activities. During suspension time, students will not receive
a grade for assigned work.
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