Elizabeth Ramirez, Principal
Sharon Courtney, Vice Principal Wadner Gedeon, Vice Principal Keith Taylor, Vice Principal
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Dunn Middle School Discipline
Office Manual
Table of Contents
Part 1 – General Explanation of Dunn Expectations
Guiding Principles, Mission…………………………………….…...
Introduction …….…………………………………………..…….....
Student Rights/Responsibilities…….………………………..…….....
Dunn Code of Conduct …………………………..………….……….
Infractions Management Plan………………….…………….…....
Referral Progression System……………………….…………….…....
Discipline Office Guidelines…………………………………….……
Distribution Student Load…………………………. 8
Handling of Referrals……………………………… 8
Routines………….………………………….…….. 8
Parent Conferences………………………………… 8
Suspensions………………………………………... 9
Legal Hearings……………………………………
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Conduct Cards………..……………………………
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Lunch Detention………………………………….. 10
Cafeteria Duty…………………………………….. 10
After School Detention…………………………… 10
Hall Supervision………………………………….. 10
Security Office Reports…… …………………….. 10
Lunch Breaks….………………………………….. 10
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Guiding Principles
Through staff dedication, parental support and
community involvement, we challenge our
students to become part of the solution and
not the problem.
Mission Statement
Our mission, through collaboration of all
stakeholders, is to support the academic,
social, emotional, and physical development
of all students by valuing the importance of
diversity, citizenship, and academic
achievement thus preparing them for
participation in the global community.”
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Introduction
Dunn Middle School’s Discipline Goals
• To help students develop self-respect.
• To help students develop respect for others and their property.
• To help students see the need for self-discipline.
• To guide students toward choices which lead to improved behavior(s).
We believe everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and orderly learning environment.
We encourage appropriate behaviors by teaching, guiding, directing, and providing
opportunities for new learning to occur.
We create opportunities for students to practice and succeed in making responsible
and effective choices in order to reach their academic potential and contribute to
the school community.
Student Rights
Be informed about expectations for their behavior;
Be treated with respect and dignity;
Attendance in safe and secure school environments;
Express their opinions and feelings appropriately;
Learn constructive means to settle disagreements or problems;
Have access to education that supports students' development into productive citizens;
Due process and protections pursuant to law and code.
Student Responsibilities
Attend school and all classes daily as scheduled.
Follow the Student Code of Conduct.
Be accepting of individual differences between people.
Show respect by using respectful language and actions.
Do not be a bystander when bullying and/or harassment occur. Report any bullying and/or
harassment to an administrator.
Respect the rights of other students, parents, faculty, staff, school visitors, school property
and the property of others.
Work hard and do your best.
Ask teachers, counselors, parents, administrators, and other adults for help in solving problems.
Complete academic work as assigned.
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Dunn Code of Conduct
TOLERANCE
Students will:
 Recognize that everyone is unique.
 Accept the differences of others.
 Work with all students regardless of race, color, and language.
RESPECT
Students will:
 Respect Staff, each other, and all property to ensure a positive and safe learning
environment.
 Display appropriate behavior at all times.
 Cooperate with all school personnel.
 Use appropriate language. Avoid using sarcasm, gossip, belittling, or putting down of others.
 Move quietly through the building to avoid being a distraction to classrooms along the route.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Students will:
 Wear uniform to school (see the chart below).
 Arrive to school and to every class on time and be ready to work.
 Obtain proper passes from teachers to leave classrooms.
 Take proper care of textbooks, materials, and equipment.
 Remain on school property during school hours.
 Advise the school office, guidance, and nurse regarding changes of address, phone number,
and emergency information on a consistent basis.
 Only use lockers upon arrival and at dismissal.
 Use electronic devices (Cellular phones, MP3 players, headphones, CD players, Ipods,
games, etc.) until 8:25 in designated areas and in the Cafeteria during Lunch. They must be
off and put away at all other times.
 Exit the building promptly at the ringing of the dismissal bell.
COURAGE
Students will:
 Be truthful and do what is right.
 Conduct themselves in a manner that allows the teachers to teach, and all students to
learn.
 Strive for success and believe it is possible.
KINDNESS
Students will
 Help other students/teachers at all times.
 Hold the door open for others.
 Celebrate the good things that happen to others.
 Choose to discuss problems with others instead of creating altercations.
 Cooperate with classmates when working together.
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Infractions Management Plan
TEACHER MANAGED
 Calling Out
 Dress Code
 Electronic Devices
 Food/Drink
 Language
 Lateness
 Minor Dishonesty
 Preparedness
 Put Down
 Throwing
 Tone/Attitude
 Touching
 Work Refusal
DISCIPLINE OFFICE MANAGED
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Aggressive Behavior
Bullying/Harassment
Chronic/Repetitive Minor Infractions
Drugs/Alcohol
Fighting
Theft
Threats
Sexual Behavior
Physical Aggression/Contact
Truancy
Vandalism
Weapons
 Repeat offenders of school/class rule
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Referral Progression System
I. The discipline system for handling minor referrals are as follows:
a. Classroom Teacher
i. Verbal Warning
ii. Nonverbal warning/ refocus (examples)
1. Proximity control
2. Seat adjustment
3. Student conference
iii. Teacher Lunch Detention or After School Detention (ASD) with parent contact
Lunch Detention
iv. Referral to Discipline Department
b. Discipline Department Consequences
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1st & 2nd Referral= 3 days of Lunch Detention
3rd Referral = 2 days of After School Detention with parent contact
4th Referral = 1 week of After School Detention with parent contact
5th Referral = Mandatory Conference with parent.
Continued infractions: Challenge Room placement/I&RS Referral with parent
contact.
c. Detention
Lunch Detention: requires a student to report to and remain at the place designated by a
teacher, team, or administrator. Lunch detentions will be held from Tuesday through
Friday. Students will be under supervision at all times during detention. Lunch
detention is a working detention. Students must bring a pen or pencil in order to
complete the work. Students who are absent or tardy to detention or otherwise
disruptive may be subject to further disciplinary action.
d. After-School Detention (ASD)
Students will be assigned after-school detention with an administrator or designee. The
detention will be held from 2:55pm – 3:55 pm in a designated location. Work will be
assigned. Students and parents will be notified of after-school detention by the
administrator or teacher.
e. Challenge Room
Students who continually break school rules out of willful disobedience will be
removed to the Challenge Room for a period of no less than one month. One on one
instruction will be given to student as well as frequent interviews by counselors. A
behavior plan will be created for students. Students will be expected to work,
academically and behaviorally, towards removal from Challenge Room and
reintegration into general school population.
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f. I&RS Referral
Students referred to Guidance Counselors for behavior plans within the
district/school/classroom environment. Meetings are held with parents, counselors,
Administrators, teachers, and students.
Steps you must take before you refer a student to the I&RS Committee
 School Discipline Procedures: you must follow before submitting a
referral to the Counseling Office
 Personalized Learning Plan Form
o This form will be distributed to all students along with their
Interim Grades.
o This will allow students to reflect upon what they have to do to
improve their grades
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The discipline system for handling major referrals is to follow the District Student Code of
Conduct.
III.
If a student does not show up for ASD, the student will receive a Mandatory Parent
Conference
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All students returning from OSS:
i. Shall be accompanied by a parent upon their return to school.
ii. Cannot return to class without a Readmit Slip from Discipline/Administration.
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Discipline Office Guidelines
Distribution of Student Load
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Administrators
o 6th Grade: Mr. Gedeon
o 7th Grade: Mr. Taylor
o 8th Grade: Ms. Courtney
Disciplinarians
o 6th Grade: Mrs. Sanchez
o 7th Grade: Mr. Rivera
o 8th Grade: Mr. Kiernan
o Challenge Room: Mr. Kiernan/Teachers
Handling of Referrals
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Verify that teacher has exhausted at least 3 classroom discipline measures on teacher managed
behaviors.
Follow Discipline Referral Progression System
Post to Powerschool
Routines
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Investigate thoroughly
Obtain statement(s) from all parties involved.
Contact Parent and advise of behavior.
Record Parent contact in Logue.
Record all meetings in Logue with brief description.
Apprise all Administrators, Disciplinarians, Counselors, and pertinent teachers via email of
Referral outcomes.
Parent Conferences
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Contact Parent before scheduling in the event Parent is employed.
Record time of contact and who spoken to in Logue
Place PC form in Pending Folder
Will be scheduled for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Scheduled for teachers’ free periods
Post next day PCs on white board and check off when PC done
Follow up when Parents fail to show up until PC is held
Remove PC form from Pending Folder after PC is done and file in student folder
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Suspensions
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Thorough investigation of facts
o Statement from student offender(s)
o Statement(s) from victim(s)
o Statement(s) from witness(es)
Consult Child Study Team if necessary
Obtain Administrative approval
Follow Student Code of Conduct
Immediate Parent Contact
Students need to be picked up
Record time of contact and who spoken to in Logue
Mail copy of suspension letter to Parent
Complete RI-90 if necessary
Place Suspension form in Pending Folder
Post suspensions and return date on white board and check off when student returns
Parent MUST accompany student upon return from suspension. There will be no readmit
without parent.
Note: if student is suspended for fighting there must be a PC with both Parents upon
return from suspension for mediation purposes.
Issue readmit slip to be returned to Discipline at end of day with teachers’ signatures
Remove suspension form from Pending folder and place in student file
Legal Hearings
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Thorough investigation of facts
o Statement from student offender(s)
o Statement(s) from victim(s)
o Statement(s) from witness(es)
Consult Child Study Team if necessary
Obtain Administrative approval
Immediate Parent Contact
Give hard copies of suspension letters to student and Parent
Submit RI-90
Email copy of RI-90 to counselors for home instruction setup
Follow Student Code of Conduct
Explain procedure to student, parents and have them sign forms
Prepare and submit packet asap
Conduct Cards
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Issue when:
o Student cuts class
o Staff member or Parent requests it
Contact Parent, teachers (email), etc., and advise
Record Parent contact in Logue
Place name on white board
Follow up with Parents/teachers
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Lunch Detention
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Parent notification
Tuesday –Thursday
o Lunch A& B: Mrs. Sanchez
o Lunch C: Mr. Kiernan
Cafeteria Duty
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Lunch A: Mr. Kiernan
Lunch B & C: Mr. Rivera
After School Detention
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Parent notification
Tuesday –Thursday : Mr. Rivera
Hall Supervision
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Patrol halls during change of classes
o 1st floor : Mr. Kiernan
o 2nd floor: Rivera/Sanchez
o 3rd floor: Security
o Back hall where Art Room is: Security
Visit classes with Subs or those with known problems and check with teachers
Patrol halls during class sessions
Assignments
o Block 1: Mrs. Sanchez
o Block 2: Mr. Rivera
o Block 4: Sanchez/Rivera
Security Office Reports
Copies of Security Office Reports will be kept in a binder in the Discipline Office.
Disciplinarian Lunch Breaks
Mr. Kiernan: Lunch B
Mr. Rivera, Mrs. Sanchez: after Lunch C
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