Level I Misconduct
Disruptive behavior
33 & 35 CHURCH STREET
PATERSON, NEW JERSEY 07505
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Action taken for Level I Misconduct
Withdrawal of privileges
Classroom tardiness
Cheating
Failure to complete assignments
Failure to follow instructions
Wearing hats or other apparel disruptive to the educational process
Verbal reprimand
Behavioral contract
Conference
Behavior adjustment program
Detention
Parent Contact
Peer mediation
Other:
Notes
Parents must be notified if students are to be kept for detention. No student may be kept beyond 3:10 PM w/out appropriate administrative and parental approval.
Outcome:
Level II Misconduct
Continuation of Level I Misconduct
Abusive language
School Tardiness
Truancy
Smoking on school grounds
Action taken for Level II Misconduct
Parent/guardian conference
Behavioral/probation contracts
Peer counseling/mediation
Behavioral modification programs
Counseling:
Mr. LeCount
Notes
Use of forged notes, excuses and/or documentation
Confiscated items will be returned to parents only.
Outcome:
Mrs. Morello
Mrs. Polzer
Referral to SAC and/or PRC
Other:
Scholastic Dishonesty
Cutting class
Possession of radios, portable music and/or video game devices
Wearing gang-related apparel or accessories indicative of gang membership or affiliation.
Other:
Notes/Comments:

33 & 35 CHURCH STREET
PATERSON, NEW JERSEY 07505
Level III Misconduct
Consumption or possession of alcohol
Gambling
Graffiti
Vandalism
Stealing
Threats to others
Intimidation or bullying
Fighting/aggressive behavior
Continued disruptive behavior
Continue smoking within school grounds
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Action taken for Level III Misconduct Notes
Parent/Guardian conference (required) Confiscated items
Behavioral adjustment program
Alternative programs will be returned to parents only.
Outcome: In-school suspension
Out-of-school suspension
Counseling
Referral to outside agencies
Restitution for vandalism
Clean graffiti
Referral to SAC and/or PRC
Officer
Other: Chronic absenteeism, truancy and/or tardiness
Chronic cutting
Open defiance to authority
Gender, racial and/or ethnic harassment
Sexual harassment/assault
Possession of pager and/or cellular phone
Unauthorized used of a cellular phone.
Other:
Level IV Misconduct
Continuation of Level III Misconduct
Possession and/or use of weapons
Pulling fire alarms
Extortion
Theft, possession and/or sale of stolen property
Possession, use and/or transfer of dangerous weapons
Assault and battery
Arson
Continued consumption or possession of alcohol
Use, furnishing, sale and/or possession of unauthorized or illegal substance(s)
Use of a cellular phone to facilitate the commission of a crime or to inflict injury or harm to persons or property
Other:
Action taken for Level IV Misconduct
In-school suspension
Out-of-school suspension
Alternative school/service(s)
Other superintendent action which results in appropriate placement
Other:
Notes
School officials contact a law enforcement agency and assist in prosecuting the offender. Parents are to be notified immediately. The student is referred to the CST.
A student found to have been in violation of the policy would immediately enter an alternative program for a period of no less than twenty (20) school days.
Notes/Comments: