MHS CODE OF DISCIPLINE

            Since no student has the right to interfere with another student’s right to learn, each student will be expected to observe a code of personal conduct which will in no way interfere with the educational opportunities for other students. The administration and faculty will make and enforce such rules as are necessary for the efficient operation of the school.

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

INFRACTIONS – LEVEL I

Minor Infractions: Examples (Not an exclusive listing)

Classroom disturbances

Inappropriate language

Inappropriate affection

Disruptive classroom behavior

Violation of Tardy Policy                                     

Violation of dress code

Sleeping in class

Violation of Electronic Devices Policy

Loitering outside the building

Visitors at school

Horseplay

Non-defiant failure to do assignments or carry out directions

Any other behavior detrimental/prejudicial to learning

Removing food from the cafeteria

Bringing food or drinks from restaurants into the school or having others deliver such items to school

Selling items at school without administrative approval.

DISCIPLINE – LEVEL I

Examples (Not an exclusive listing)

Verbal reprimand

Restricting activities

Counseling

Corporal punishment

Alternative seating

Detention                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Special assignment

Assigning work details

Withdrawal of privileges

Confiscation of contraband

Consultation with parent

INFRACTIONS – LEVEL II

An infraction whose frequency or seriousness tends to disrupt the learning climate of the school. Examples (Not an exclusive listing)

Violation of Tardy Policy (3^rd offense)

School or class truancy

Using forged notes/excuses

Violation of dress code 2^nd offense

Abusive language towards others

Failure to attend detention

Extreme inappropriate affection

Harassment/Bullying/ Cyberbullying

Cheating/lying

Violation of the Acceptable Usage Policy for school computers

Continuation of unmodified Level I behaviors

DISCIPLINE – LEVEL II

Examples (Not an exclusive listing)

Teacher/schedule change

In-school suspension

Out-of-school suspension

Consultation with parents

Detention

Corporal punishment

Suspension from school-sponsored activities or from riding bus

Restricting school related honors/privileges otherwise due

INFRACTIONS – LEVEL III

Acts directly against persons or property but whose consequences do not seriously endanger the health or safety of others.

INFRACTIONS: Examples (Not an exclusive listing)

Fighting (mutual combativeness)

Vandalism (minor)

Stealing

Sexual harassment (Verbal)

Insubordination

Harassment/Bullying/ Cyberbullying

Threats to others

Truancy

Gambling

Use/possession of tobacco

Continuation of Levels I and II

DISCIPLINE – LEVEL III

Examples (Not an exclusive listing)

In-school suspension

Corporal punishment

Alternative School

Detention

Out-of-school suspension

Restitution from loss, damaged, or stolen property

INFRACTIONS – LEVEL IV

Acts which result in violence to another’s person or property or which pose a threat to the safety of others in the school.

INFRACTIONS: Examples (Not an exclusive listing)

Extortion

Assault/Battery*

Vandalism

Sexual harassment (Physical)

Bomb threat

Arson

Harassment/Bullying/ Cyberbullying