Level 1
Welcome to the Stadium School, where the “World is Our Classroom”. This
school year will bring more rigor, engagement, and interventions when
needed, to ensure the success of our students. Here at the Stadium School we
pride ourselves in being the best Middle School in the City/State and we will
do our absolute best to see your child is educated, safe, and well-rounded
before they graduate to High School.
We follow specific guidelines and protocol to guarantee that the school day
runs smoothly. Here at the Stadium School we use a point system to try to
change behavior that is inappropriate, so receiving points are not in your
child’s best interest. Points are what they want to avoid. With that, we have
school wide as well as classroom incentives for students that are positive
role models for their peers as well as the school community.
You will have an opportunity to read the school discipline plan that was put
together to make sure all students are safe, following school rules, and are
productive school wide citizens. Thank you and I look forward to a great and
productive school year. “Panther Pride!”
Yours in Education,
George W. Roycroft
Dean of Discipline
Discipline Plan 2010-2011
Discipline in school is defined as a process that uses teaching, modeling, and appropriate
consequences to change unacceptable behavior to acceptable behavior in order to ensure
a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment.
Every student has the right to learn and be safe, and no one has the right to interrupt
learning or make others feel unsafe.
Classroom Discipline: Teachers will handle initial discipline problems within their
respective classrooms. Students will learn classroom expectations the first day and will
be expected to abide by them for the remainder of the year. If a student habitually has
problems with classroom behavior, the teacher will complete a discipline form
recommending detention. That student will serve that detention after school with the
parents having a 2-days notice. Any behavioral issue that threatens the safety of a teacher
and/or other students will be dealt with immediately by the Principal.
Consequences vs. Incentives: Consequences for poor behavior include; loss of recess,
after school detention, community service option, in-school suspension, out of school
suspension (both in and out of school will have a mandatory parent-student meeting with
the Dean of Discipline), and possible removal to a new school environment. Incentives
are activities designed for students that exhibit appropriate behavior and they include
assemblies, pizza parties, Big Picture Theater, etc. It is important to recognize the efforts
of students that act appropriately so that they continue the desired behavior. It is also
important to use incentives to motivate students with prior behavioral issues to improve!
Rewards for Appropriate Behavior: Students may not get rewarded all of the time for
things they are supposed to do, but it will not go unnoticed here at The Stadium School.
Our goal here at The Stadium School, is to model appropriate behavior and to create an
atmosphere of appreciation for positivism. Appropriate behavior promotes success in and
out of the classroom and we encourage students to show proper mannerisms and a strong
work ethic. Parents are also encouraged to be a positive role model for our Stadium
School Students, and take an active role in their school, school activities, and community.
We also ask parents to support this Discipline Plan, without parental support the
effectiveness of this plan will not be successful!
BCPS/ The Stadium School
Disciplinary Intervention Level 1
Classroom Intervention
Verbal Warning
Parent Notification (Document)
Redirect
Written Reflection/Apology
Behavior Sheet
In-Class Time out
Removal to another class (less than 1 hour)
Loss of Privileges
Support Interventions
Notify Parent
Parent Conference
Parent accompany student to class
Community conferencing
Detention
Community Service
Conflict Resolution
Peer Mediation
Student Support Team Interventions
Notify Parent
Parent Conference
Referral to SST or IEP Team
Functional Behavioral Assessment
Behavioral Intervention Plan
Referral to Community Organization
Referral to an After School Program
Discipline Intervention Level 2
Intensive Support Staff and Appropriate Administration Intervention
Parent Conference
Student Court (if Applicable)
Restorative Justice, including community
conferencing and service
Referral to SST or IEP Team
Restitution (does not apply to students receiving
free and reduced lunch priced meals)
In-School suspension
Revision of IEP as needed (if applicable)
Discipline Intervention Level 3
Suspension & Referral Responses
Notify Parent
Revision of IEP as needed (if applicable)
Short-Term Suspension (1-5 Days)
Referral to Twilight and Credit Recovery Program
Discipline Intervention Level 4
Extended Suspension & Referral Responses
Notify Parent
Extended Suspension
Referral to IEP Team for Manifestation
Determination
Alternative Educational Placement by office of
Suspension Services
Expulsion (only used for serious behavioral
infractions)
Inappropriate or Disruptive Behavior and Potential Responses
Level 1: Classroom Intervention
Level 2: School and Administrative Intervention
Inappropriate or Disruptive
Behavior
Absences
Unexcused
Persistent
Habitual Truancy (more than
14 days in a marking period,
semester or year)
Academic Dishonesty
Alcohol
Under the influence
Using, Possessing, Distributing or
Selling, Under the influence (staff
must refer to proper counseling)
Attack on Student/ No Injury (no
visual or physical injuries)
Bodily Injury/Grade Pre K-4
Bodily Injury/ Grade 5-12
Bomb Threat/ Grade Pre K -4
Bomb Threat/ Grade 5-12
Bullying including Cyber
bullying
Serious Bullying (repeatedly)
Bus Violations
Serious Bus Disruption
Cutting Class
Class Disruption
Level 3: Suspension & Referral
Level 4: Extended Suspension, Expulsion, or
Referral
Levels
3
4
Must be Referred to School
Police
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X (only repeat infractions that
reach level 4 may be reported)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X (only repeat infractions that
reach level 4 may be reported)
1
2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(1-2 day
suspension)
Defiance of Authority
X
X
X
(1-2 day
suspension)
Failure to respond to staff
questions or requests
X
Disrespectful Behavior
X
X
X
(1-2 day
suspension
X
X
(1-2 day
suspension)
Dress Code Violation
Extortion/ Pre K -4
Extortion/ 5-12
X
X
X
X
False Activation of a Fire Arm/
Pre K-4
False Activation of a Fire Arm/512
Fighting
Arson (students must take
mandatory classes offered by the
Fire Dept.)
Gambling
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(1-2 day
suspension)
Hallway Misbehavior
Harassment of any type
Harassment (persistent or long
term)
Inciting/Participating in a
Disturbance
Inhalants using, under the
influence, selling, distributing
Physical contact unintentionally
Attack Against school personnel
Pre k -4
Attack Against school personnel
5-12
Possession of a portable
electronic device (first infraction
warning, second infraction parent
must be notified)
Property damage including
graffiti (less that $50)
Property damage ($50-$500)
Property damage (over $500)
Refusal to Obey School Rules
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X (only repeat infractions that
reach level 4 may be reported)
X
X
X
X
X (only repeat infractions that
reach level 4 may be reported)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(1-2 day
suspension)
School Equipment without
permission
Serious Bodily Injury
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Activity/Misconduct
Pre K -4
Sexual Activity/Misconduct
5-12
Sexual Assault
Tardiness
Technology Acceptable Use
violation
Threat against school personnel
Theft (less than $500)
Theft (over $500)
Trespassing (only if they refuse
to leave)
Tobacco use or possession
Unauthorized sale or distribution
(little monetary value under $50)
Unauthorized sale or distribution
(significant monetary value)
Weapons, Firearms, Explosives
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X (only repeat infractions that
reach level 4 may be reported)
X (only repeat infractions that
reach level 4 may be reported)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Point System
These are infractions and behaviors that The Stadium School will follow with some
amending. Each student will be warned unless it is a level 2 infraction and even then a
warning can be issued which will be held at a case by case basis. Our goal is ZERO
office referrals, if we can. We do know it is inevitable because we are dealing with
children and children and adults alike learn from mistakes that we make. We will
implement a code for every infraction and a number of day’s detention per infraction
depending on its severity. We will work on a point system for infractions committed. A
student may also remove points from his/her record during the school year by not
committing any infractions for a week and can lose 1 point per week. A student with 4 or
more points can create a student contract for the infraction(s) and go 30 days from the
previous referral without another being written can lose four points; if they can go 60
then six points and 90 days eight 120 days and so forth. A student that doesn’t abide by
the contract they create and agree to will be subject to keep the points they have and must
wait 3 days before starting a new contract. If a student has the maximum amount of
points then they must earn off all points before they can participate in any school event or
activity. There are no points removed after the next to last week of school. Whatever the
final points they have, that’s how many school activities/detention days they shall
miss/receive after that point. Points are cumulative. Every school service hour done for
discipline doesn’t count to the system wide 75 hours needed for graduation from a
Maryland Public School.
Points
Each Suspension = automatic 4 points
Each detention referral = ½ point per infraction
Each office referral = 2 points
Saturday Detention = 2 points
Neglecting your responsibility of your Contract = 3 points
Neglecting your responsibility to abide by your contract on three occasions = you will be
written up on office referrals only for the remainder of the time you commit an infraction.
(3) Referrals of any kind in a week = 3 points plus automatic parent call
(4) Discipline points
Student fails to earn 1 week of recess/next school activity (any other activity at teacher
discretion)/refer to SST, contract is developed
(6) Discipline Points
Student fails to earn 2 weeks of recess/ next two school activities (any other activity at
teacher discretion) placed on a Behavior Tracking Form and/or suspension
(8) Discipline points
Student fails to earn 3 weeks of recess/ and three school activities (any other activity at
teacher discretion) placed on a Behavior Tracking Form, form a behavior contract, and/or
suspension
(10) Discipline points
Student fails to earn 1 month of recess/ and the next four school related activities (any
other activity at teacher discretion) placed on a Behavior Tracking Form and/or
suspension. A mandatory meeting with parents, teachers on that grade level team, and an
administrator.
(12) Discipline points
Students is excluded from all remaining school activities; including end of year activities
(eighth grade trip and possible promotion ceremony itself) placed on a Behavior Tracking
Form Once you have accumulated the max amount of points (12) and not upholding your
part of the contract, you will be written up on office referrals for the remainder of the
time.
School Wide Behavior
“Rules of The Road”
We pride ourselves in maintaining a high level of safety on all vehicles used by The
Stadium School Cooperation between the riders, their parents, the MTA, and any
company we use for a bus service is imperative. We request that all riders and their
parents understand and obey the “Rules of the Road”.
Students choosing not to comply with these rules place other students’ safety in jeopardy.
Infractions will be reported to the school and parents. Infractions may result in suspended
service or immediate termination of service. There will be no exceptions. Riders and their
parents will be held liable for any damage they cause the any transportation vehicle.
Tips at the bus stop:
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Students and parents are responsible for safety and proper student behavior going
to and from the bus stop and while waiting for the bus
Students must stand off of the roadway while waiting
Students must respect others property
Students must not push, shove, or even engage in horseplay
Parents should supervise at the stop if possible
Students must arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled bus pick up time
While on the bus:
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Never distract the driver from driving unless there is immediate danger to you or
others
Remain seated and keep the aisles clear
Never bring unsafe or unauthorized items into the bus
Always keep your arms, legs, and head inside the bus
Keep conversation at a reasonable level
Cafeteria Behavior
Students are expected to eat in an orderly fashion during lunch periods. Students are
expected to use proper entrances and exits. Students will sit at assigned tables. Each
student is expected to use their manners by “thanking” the cafeteria workers when
receiving their meal. It is only proper etiquette and should be generally done without
asking. Manners go a long way.
Cutting in line, throwing food, leaving trash, and wandering around the cafeteria WILL
NOT be tolerated. Administration will review each incident and recommend appropriate
action.
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Disruptive behavior, i.e. yelling, loud singing, banging on tables
Leaving trash purposefully
Cutting in the lunch line, i.e. “she/he let me get in front doesn’t work!!”
1st
2nd
3rd

warning
KP/Trash Detail
detention/ KP or Trash Detail for 5-10 days
Disorderly conduct such as throwing food in or out of the cafeteria
1st
2nd
3rd
warning
detention
in-school suspension
Field Trip and Activity Guidelines
1. It is a privilege to attend a field trip, not a right.
2. Students may be excluded from a trip or activity if they:
A. have received excessive referrals or major code violations to the office for
violation of school/classroom rules
B. have excessive tardiness or absences
3. If a student has been excluded from a trip or activity as a result of the
abovementioned items, a refund will not be issued
Parent/guardian will be contacted by the teacher and/or administrator
Field trips and special activities, on or off campus enhance the learning opportunities of
our students. All students are afforded the same opportunity to attend and benefit form
the experiences. The steps outlined above are designed to reward the students who are
making genuine, positive efforts to be productive members of the student body.
Stadium School Codes and Detention Days to Serve
For Infraction(s)
Infraction
Disruptive behavior in class or on
school grounds
Disrespect to adults
Lateness to class/school
Dress Code Violation
Unprepared for instruction
Verbal harassment to classmates
Physical harassment to
students/classmates
(inappropriate hitting)
Inappropriate use of language
Stealing
Cheating/plagiarism
Misuse or destruction to school or
teachers property
Missing Detention
Unauthorized Eating/Gum
Chewing
Cell Phone/Electronic Device
Infraction
Sexual Harassment/Misconduct
Intentional lying to either get out
of trouble or get someone in
trouble
Inappropriate use of technology
Cutting Class
Poor Cafeteria Behavior
Bullying/Intimidation/ Cyber
Bullying
Code Number
1
Days Detention
3
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
1
Possible Saturday
Detention
2
1
1
Saturday Detnetion
8
9
10
11
1
2
2
2
12
13
1
1
14
1
15
16
3
1
17
18
19
20
2
Saturday Detention
1
Saturday Detention
The infractions are cumulative. So if a student disrupts class he/she receives
a code 1, 3 days detention and a code 4, 1 day detention, that student now
has 4 days detention. Detention is held for 30 minutes after school 2:50 pm –
3:20 pm. That student also forfeits their opportunity for any coach class or
after school activity for that day. The parent of the student having detention
will be notified in a timely manner so that transportation is arranged.
Students that have more than one day detention will have an opportunity to
use their time by way of school community work; i.e. working with the
custodian, a teacher, or office staff until they finish their time, but not to
exceed 4:20 pm.
Detention Form
Student Name:
Place Incident Occurred:
Detention Date:
Parent Contact:
Date:
Advisory:
Detention is defined as a period of time a student must stay after school or on a Saturday as a consequence to a
school infraction. During detention students must complete a reflective essay and/or school beautification tasks.
Detention is non-negotiable except for dental or doctor appointments, and emergencies (in such cases written
documentation is required and the detention will be rescheduled).Weekday detentions are scheduled from 2:50 pm –
3:20pm. Saturday detentions are scheduled from 7:00 am –9:00 am. Please note that detentions are a consequence
in lieu of school suspension - Missed Saturday detentions will result in school suspension. A minimum of 48 hours
noticed is given to parents and guardians regarding weekday detention and a minimum of 72 hours for Saturday
detention.
Infraction(s)
Attendance | Lateness
 Code 3 - Lateness to Class (1 day)
 Code 3 - Lateness to School
(1 day/Saturday Detention)
 Code 18* – Cutting Class or habitually late to
class (Saturday Detention)
Attacks | Threats | Fighting | Language Abuse
 Code 6 – Verbal Harassment to peer (1 day)
 Code 7* – Physical harassment to
students/classmates (inappropriate hitting)
(Saturday Detention)
 Code 20* – Bullying/ Intimidation /Cyber
Bullying (Saturday Detention)
 Code 8 – Inappropriate use of language
(1 day)
Sexual Offenses
 Code 15 – Sexual Harassment/Misconduct
(3 days)
Disrespect | Insubordination
 Code 1 – Disruptive behavior in class or on school
grounds (3days)
 Code 2 – Disrespect to adults (3 days)
 Code 4 – Dress Code Violation (2 days)
 Code 5 – Unprepared for instruction (1 day)
 Code 16 – Intentional lying to either get out of
trouble or get someone in trouble (1 day)
 Code 17 – Inappropriate Use of technology (2 days)
 Code 19 – Poor Cafeteria Behavior (1 day)
Other
 Code 9 – Stealing (2 days)
 Code 10 – Cheating/Plagiarism (2 days)
 Code 11 – Misuse or destruction of school or teachers property (2 days)
 Code 12 – Missing Detention (1 day)
 Code 13 – Unauthorized Eating/Gum Chewing (1 day)
 Code 14 – Cell Phone/Electronic Device Infraction (1 day)
Teacher Explanation:
Please sign below acknowledging that your child has detention on the date noted above and return it.
Student Name:
____
Advisory:
_____
Parent Signature:
Date:
Date:
To the Parent(s) of:
It is my deepest concern to know that your child has accumulated ? points according to The Stadium
School’s Discipline Plan. This is a sign of not following school rules and can lead to other things outside of
school if the behavior isn’t changed. Meaning, if this behavior is displayed outside of school, a different
consequences will arise. We, at The Stadium School, will do all we can to help Student become a better
school citizen. He/She is and can be a top student if he is focused and maintains proper behavior and
attitude. Student will have an opportunity to erase points by he/she and Mr. Roycroft coming up with a
plan of action and an agreement he/she must abide by for 30 days per four points loss.
Point System
Each Suspension = automatic 4 points
Each detention referral = ½ point per infraction
Each office referral = 2 points
Saturday Detention = 2 points
Neglecting your responsibility of your Contract = 3 points
Neglecting your responsibility to abide by your contract on three occasions = you will be written up on office referrals only for the
remainder of the time you commit an infraction.
(3) Referrals of any kind in a week = 3 points plus automatic parent call
(4) Discipline points
Student fails to earn 1 week of recess/next school activity (any other activity at teacher discretion)/refer to SST
(6) Discipline points
Student fails to earn 2 weeks of recess/ next two school activities (any other activity at teacher discretion) placed on a Behavior
Tracking Form and/or suspension
(8) Discipline points
Student fails to earn 3 weeks of recess/ and three school activities (any other activity at teacher discretion) placed on a Behavior
Tracking Form, and a behavior contract will be developed and/or suspension
(10) Discipline points
Student fails to earn 1 month of recess/ and the next four school related activities (any other activity at teacher discretion) placed on a
Behavior Tracking Form and/or suspension. A mandatory meeting with parents, teachers on that grade level team, and an
administrator.
(12) Discipline points
Students is excluded from all remaining school activities; including end of year activities (eighth grade trip and possible promotion
ceremony itself) placed on a Behavior Tracking Form Once you have accumulated the max amount of points (12) and not upholding
your part of the contract, you will be written up on office referrals for the remainder of the time.
Mr. George Roycroft
Dean of Discipline
The Stadium School#15
1300 Gorsuch Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
(443) 984-2682
(410) 340-7731
RoycroftIII@aol.com
Behavior Contract
8 or more Points
I,
, will help create the following terms of this contract:
1. That I will follow all school rules as written in the Stadium School Discipline
Plan
2. That I will follow the Code of Conduct as written in the School Discipline Plan
3. That Every 30 Days I go incident free, I will lose four points based on the School
point system
4. That I failed to earn 1, 2, 3, or all remaining activities while at the Stadium
School or any activity at teacher discretion.
(Circle a number)
5. That I failed to earn 1, 2, 3, or all weeks of recess while at the Stadium School
(Circle a number)
6. That I will receive an S, G, or E on all class slips turned in and on the placed on a
Behavior Tracking Form. Receiving a U will terminate my contract.
If I choose to compromise the integrity of this contract:
1. The contract will automatically terminate and I’ll have to wait 3 days before I can
start again.
2. I will receive an automatic 3 points if my contract is terminated.
3. I will also do this for neglecting my responsibility of my contract:
I agree and understand the terms of this contract. If I choose to compromise the integrity
of this contract or any of the above, I will receive the outcome of what I have agreed.
Student Signature:
Date:
Behavior Tracking Form
Student Name:
Date:
Circle Advisory: 6A 6B 6C 6D 7A 7B 7C 7D 8A 8B 8C 8D
School In Uniform Participated in Group
On Time
Advisory
Class on
Time
Follow
Directions
Homework
Completed/Attempted
Class
Assignment
Completed
Good Peer
Interaction
Math
Science
Language
Arts
History
Art
Spanish
Social
Action
NFTE
Food &
Nutrition
Advisor: Please give a rubric score for being on time, in uniform, and participating in group where it
says advisory. Point break down: 2 points for being on time, 2 points for being in uniform, and 1
point for group. Total 5 points.
Give a point for each item done. Came to class 1 point + follow directions 1 point + attempted
homework 1 point + assignment not done 0 points + good peer interaction 1 point = 4 points
The student can only receive a total of 5 points per class 1 point per block. If you didn’t assign
homework or there is no class assignments give the point. (Please allot time for this to be filled out and
given back to the student for their next class.)
Students must maintain between 20 and 30 points daily to be in good standing.
Daily Points earned points earned:
E: 30-26 G: 25-21 S: 20 U: 19 and below
Student Signature:
Date:
Parent Signature:
Date:
This form is to be confidentially maintained in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g.
BULLYING, HARASSMENT, OR INTIMIDATION REPORTING FORM
Directions: Bullying, harassment, or intimidation are serious and will not be tolerated. This is a form to report
alleged bullying harassment, or intimidation that occurred on school property; at a school-sponsored activity
or event off school property; on a school bus; or on the way to and/or from school*, in the current school
year. If you are a student victim, the parent/guardian of a student victim, or a close adult relative of a student
victim, or a school staff member and wish to report an incident of alleged bullying harassment, or
intimidation, complete this form and return it to the Principal at the student victim’s school. Contact the
school for additional information or assistance at any time.
Bullying, harassment, or intimidation means intentional conduct, including verbal, physical, or written conduct, or an intentional electronic
communication, that: (I) creates a hostile educational environment by substantially interfering with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities, or
performance, or with a student’s physical or psychological well-being and is: 1. motivated by an actual or a perceived personal characteristic
including race, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry, physical attribute, socioeconomic status,
familial status, or physical or mental ability or disability; or 2. threatening or seriously intimidating; and (II) 1. occurs on school property, at a school
activity or event, or on a school bus; or 2. Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of a school. Electronic communication means a communication
transmitted by means of an electronic device, including a telephone, cellular phone, computer, or pager.
Today’s date: ______ / _____ / _
Month Day
Year
PERSON REPORTING INCIDENT
School:______________________________________________
School System: _______________________________________
Name: ___________________________________________________
Telephone: ___________________________ Email:
Place an X in the appropriate box: � Student � Parent/guardian � Close adult relative � School Staff
1. Name of student victim: _________________________________________________ Age: _________
(Please print)
2. Name(s) of alleged offender(s) (If known): (Please print)
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Age
_______
_______
_______
3. On what date(s) did the incident happen?:
_____
/ ______ / _______ _______ / _______ / ________
Month
Day
Year
Month
Day
Year
School Is he/she a student?
(if known)
_______________________ � Yes � No
_______________________ � Yes � No
_______________________ � Yes � No
_______ / ________/ _________
Month
Day
Year
4. Where did the incident happen (choose all that apply)?
� On school property � At a school-sponsored activity or event off school property
� On a school bus
� On the way to/from school*
Maryland State Department of Education in accordance with the Safe Schools Reporting Act of 2005
8-05
This form is to be confidentially maintained in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g.
*Will be collected unless specifically excluded by local board policy
5. Place an X next to the statement(s) that best describes what happened (choose all that apply):
� Hitting, kicking, shoving, spitting, hair pulling, or throwing something
� Getting another person to hit or harm the student
� Teasing, name-calling, making critical remarks, or threatening, in person or by other means
� Demeaning and making the victim of jokes
� Making rude and/or threatening gestures
� Excluding or rejecting the student
� Intimidating (bullying), extorting, or exploiting
� Spreading harmful rumors or gossip
� Other (specify)________________________________________________________________________________
6. What did the alleged offender(s) say or do?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________
(Attach a separate sheet if necessary)
7. Why did the harassment or intimidation (bullying) occur?
______________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
(Attach a separate sheet if necessary)
8. Did a physical injury result from this incident? Place an X next to one of the following:
� No
� Yes, but it did not require medical attention
� Yes, and it required medical attention
9. If there was a physical injury, do you think there will be permanent effects? � Yes � No
10. Was the student victim absent from school as a result of the incident? � Yes � No
If yes, how many days was the student victim absent from school as a result of the incident? _________
11. Did a psychological injury result from this incident? Place an X next to one of the following:
� No � Yes, but psychological services have not been sought � Yes, and psychological services have been sought
Maryland State Department of Education in accordance with the Safe Schools Reporting Act of 2005
8-05
This form is to be confidentially maintained in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g.
*Will be collected unless specifically excluded by local board policy
12. Is there any additional information you would like to provide?
_______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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(Attach a separate sheet if necessary)
Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Maryland State Department of Education in accordance with the Safe Schools Reporting Act of 2005
8-05
Community Conferencing REFERRAL FORM
2300 N. Charles St., Baltimore MD 21218
410-889-7400 ph * 410-889-0944 fax
Date of referral
Date of incident
Type of incident
School
Address
Name of student (1)
Name of student (2)
DOB
DOB
Race ________________ Sex ________________
Race ________________ Sex ________________
parent/guardian
parent/guardian
Address __________________________________ Address _______________________________
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Phone # (w) _______________________
Phone # (w)______________________
(h) _______________________
(h) _____________________
(c) _______________________
(c) _____________________
*Additional students involved? Please include their above information on a second page.
Brief description of incident:
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Person Making Referral:_______________________ Position at the School__________________________
Email ___________________________________
Phone#
PLEASE NOTE:
The contact needs to be familiar with this incident and available if we need more info.
Please provide their name and #:
Contact Name___________________________ E-mail ___________________________________
Phone # (w) __________________(c) ___________________
Date:
To the Parent(s) of :
It is my deep concern that your child has earned the maximum amount of points allotted
here at The Stadium School. We try to maintain a high standard of discipline so that
students can flourish academically, feel safe, and prosper as individuals. Your child has
either prevented themselves or others in this process and therefore is up for review for
their tenure here at The Stadium School.
As we want to help serve the needs of all students that attend our school, we must not
compromise our integrity and standards of high expectations that have been set forth for
our students to follow. We have attempted every strategy we know, sought every
resource we have, and utilized the community to help serve your son/daughter. But to no
avail, your child’s behavior has affected their learning as well as that of others, in which
they have no right to do.
We will need to set a conference/SST meeting with you, your son/daughter, the grade
level team and an administrator to have a discussion around the appropriate placement for
your child. Further communication will be sent as to a date and time we can all meet. I
look forward to meeting with you and hope for the best outcome for your child.
Sincerely in Education,
George W. Roycroft, III
Dean of Discipline
I have received the letter and am awaiting correspondence for the meeting
Student Name:
Parent Signature:
Date:
To the Parents of :
Your meeting time to address the support of your child through our SST (Student Support
Team) will be date. The time will be set for time.
We have attempted every strategy we know, sought every resource we have, and utilized
the community to help serve your son/daughter. Now, we will try with your help to come
to an agreement on what we can do to better service your son/daughter, as your child’s
behavior has affected their learning as well as that of others.
The grade level team, an administrator, Student Support Team, and you will have a
discussion around the appropriate placement for your child. I look forward to meeting
with you and hope for the best outcome for your child.
Sincerely in Education,
George W. Roycroft, III
Dean of Discipline
I have received the letter and will be attending the meeting.
Student Name:
Parent Signature:
Date:
Baltimore City Public Schools
The Stadium School
Attendance & Truancy Policy
The purpose for a policy on attendance here at the Stadium School is to assure that every
child is safe and in school to receive a great education. Also, we will provide support and
guidance to staff, students, and parents in order to increase the attendance rate at our
school. We have had 97% or better for our attendance for the past few years. We want to
reduce any habitual truancy and absences, and to ensure students achieve.
Attendance & Truancy Policy
Maryland Law
Section 7-301 of the education article requires regular school attendance of all children
between the ages of 5 and 16 years of age.
Lawful absence- absence from school will be lawful under the following conditions:
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death in the family
illness of student
court summons
observance of religious holiday
state of emergency
hazardous weather conditions
approved work or activity sponsored by the school
suspension
lack of authorized transportation
other emergency or set circumstances as determined by the CEO
Unlawful absence- an absence, including absence for any portion of the day, for any
reason other than those cited as lawful are presumed to be unlawful and may constitute
truancy:
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a truant student is one that is absent without lawful cause
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a habitual truant student ages 5 to 20 during a school year, was in a membership
of a school for 91 or more days, and is absent for more that 20% of the time
Chronic absence- calculated by monitoring both excused and unexcused absences.
What is truancy?
When a student is absent from school without a valid excuse.
Schools may excuse certain absences, but a student doesn’t have permission to:
1. arrive late
2. skip class
3. miss a whole day
4. miss many days
Truancy can have a negative effect on: students, parents, school, and the whole
community.
As a parent you play an important role in preventing truancy. Making sure your child
goes to school is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
There are many reasons for a child to be truant here are some:
In the classroom:
 be worried about a test or handing in an assignment
 have a negative attitude towards learning or think that school is a waste of
time
 feel out of place because they had to repeat the grade
 have poor academic skills
 have an undiagnosed learning disability
 have trouble making a transition from one grade or school to another
At home: (students trying to cope with)
 repeated moves
 parents’ separation/divorce
 family money problems
 a strained relationship with a parent or other family member
 abuse or neglect
 taking on adult responsibility/caring for siblings
With peers/friends:
 feel isolated or unpopular
 are afraid of bullies or gangs
 are being sexually harassed
 are easily influenced or feel pressure to join others who are cutting
class/school
In their personal life:
 have low self-esteem
 want to rebel against parents or teachers
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feel hopeless or confused about their future
not have good problem-solving skills
not know how to cope with stress
alcohol or drug related
may be dealing with a physical or mental issue
How truancy affects students
Do poorly in school
Quit school
Get in trouble with the law
Join a gang
Use alcohol or other drugs
Have low self-esteem
Lose privileges or suffer other punishments
Truancy can have negative consequences for:
ParentsIf a parent neglect their responsibility or ignore attendance laws, they may:
 need to take time off work to solve school and legal problems
 face fines
 be required to attend parenting classes or counseling programs
SchoolSchool may lose certain federal or state funds, if funding is based on attendance rates.
This can affect all students in that school.
The CommunityAreas with high truancy rates tend to have higher rates of crime. Law enforcement costs
increase, which can result in higher taxes.
Parents play a key role in helping prevent truancy. Here’s how you can help:
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Learn about school policies
Get to know the school staff
Stay in touch with the school
Be firm about school attendance
Ask how you can help at the school
Take school warnings seriously
Talk with you child
Work with the school (let the staff know you want to address the problem right
away)
9. DO YOUR PART TO PREVENT TRUANCY
A. Learn how truancy affects children and other in the community
B. Make sure your child attends school every day
C. Support your child’s efforts at school
D. GET HELP IF YOU NEED IT
The Stadium school will do all we can to prevent truancy and monitor your child’s
attendance. It is ultimately you, the parent/guardian’s, responsibility to ensure your child
gets to and from school. We will take a proactive approach to help in this aspect of
attendance.
If students are constantly absent or truant from school, you may be faced to attend a
attendance hearing. If parents and students have to attend a hearing:
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will be given two weeks to improve attendance
those that improve will continue to be monitored throughout the school year
those that do not improve will be referred to district Court
Parents and students that do not attend the hearing will be subject to:
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school will be emailed a list of no shows and asked to complete a referral form
referrals must be completed and returned to the Attendance Office within 5 school
days
must include parent description
must identify the name and contact information of school staff to serve as a court
witness
schools must continue efforts to get student to attend school daily
Maryland Penalties:
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any person who has legal custody or care and control of a child 5 years old and
under 16, who fails to see that the child attends school or receives instruction
under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor
a first conviction is subject to a fine not to exceed $50.00 per day of unlawful
absence or imprisonment or both
a second or subsequent conviction is subject to a fine not to exceed $100 per day
of unlawful absence or imprisonment, or both
Baltimore City Public Schools
Attendance Procedures
Lawful & Unlawful Student Absences
On-going School Level
Interventions
Teachers record accurate daily
attendance.
Identify administrator
point person for attendance
issues.
Identify staff contact as
attendance liaison.
Attendance staff will
maintain up to date and accurate
attendance.
Attendance staff will
ensure students are marked
appropriately in SASI . i.e. tardy
vs. absent
Each day schools will
ensure that attendance is entered
On-going District Level
Interventions
*Begin the school year
monitoring and contacting the top
7,191 truant students (Phone,
mail, home visits).
*Monthly review of chronic
truants by name and school
*Monthly identification of top
1,000 students and contact by
phone, mail, and/or home visits.
*Attend SIT or SST meetings
with attendance staff and school
administrative staff.
*Monitor students with chronic
attendance challenges.
*Conduct attendance hearings.
*Focus on 21 schools that
1-3 Days Absent
Attendance Bands
4-5 Days Absent
Attendance Bands
6-10 Days Absent
Attendance Bands
in SASI.
Confer and collaborate with SST
staff for additional school level
strategies and interventions.
account for over 50% of City
*Schools’ truancy rate.
*Provide bi-weekly absences
report to principals.
*Distribute monthly absences list
to schools.
School Responsibility
(Actions required when
students are absent)
District Support
(Actions required when
students are absent)
Teachers should meet
with student regarding the
importance of attendance
Contact parent/guardian
via telephone call.
Administrator to meet
with student to discuss
attendance.
Letters will be mailed to
parents to request a conference to
ascertain the reasons for
absences.
Refer student to SST
when appropriate.
Attend school level
parent conferences when
appropriate.
Refer student and parent
to community resources if
necessary.
Letter will be mailed to
parent to request an informal
hearing at the school to determine
nature of chronic absences,
explain legal consequences, and
make referral for additional
support/assistance.
Develop attendance
agreement between all concerned
parties
Monitor student
attendance daily.
Make home visits where
necessary.
Weekly monitoring of
students with 10 or more
absences to include contact at
school or home if absent.
Attend informal hearing
at schools when necessary.
Phone calls and home
visits to parents if student is
absent.
Monitor attendance
weekly.
Collaborate with schools
to discuss the progress of
attendance for these students;
develop action plan for improved
attendance.
Refer students to schoolbased community
programs(where available).i.e.
Truancy Court, BSMART,
Community Mediation
11-15 Days Absent
Attendance Bands
Continued monitoring of
daily attendance.
Make phone calls to
remind parents and student about
the agreement from the informal
hearing.
Assist schools by making
additional calls to parents.
• Conduct home visits.
• Continued monitoring of
student’s attendance.
• Continued collaboration with
school to discuss next steps for
non-compliance.
• Students and parents will attend
a Mock attendance hearing at
District Court
16+ Days Absent
Attendance Bands
Support central office attendance
staff by attending informal
hearing to provide additional
information about school level
efforts.
Parent and student are required to
attend a formal hearing at Central
Office to further discuss reasons
for non-compliance; collaborate
to provide interventions.
• Parent and student attendance
contract will be signed.
• File ‘Statement of Charges’
when necessary.
• Provide updates to school on
individual cases.
Forms Used in Specific Cases of either
Absences or Truancy
Attendance and Truancy Office
REFFERAL FORM
Date:
Referred:
Position:
Email Address:
Principal’s Signature:
Student/Parent Information:
Name:
Sex: Male Female
Grade:
Special Education: Yes No
ID#
DOB:
Age:
Race:
Home Address: Home Phone#:
Mother’s Name:
Race: Height: Weight: Eye Color: Hair Color: Complexion:
Address (if different):
Father’s Name:
Race: Height: Weight: Eye Color: Hair Color: Complexion:
Address (if different):
Primary Language: Translation needed: Yes No
School Information:
Current School Name & #:
Telephone #:
Student Date of Entry:
# of Days Absent__________
Attach SASI/Attendance Data
Principal:
Homeroom Teacher:
# of Days Tardy____________
School Interventions/Strategies
Referred to Student Support Team (Date and Outcome):
Referred to IEP Team (Date and Outcome):
Teacher Conference (Date and Outcome):
Administrative Conference (Date and Outcome):
Home Visits, Telephone Calls, Parent Letters (Dates and Outcomes):
DJS Involved: Yes No
Probation Officer’s Name & #:
Phone#:
DSS Involved: Yes No
Case Worker’s Name & #:
Medical Concerns: Yes No
SH-19, CHIP Program, Home teaching
Special Education Information:
Active IEP: Yes No Date of IEP:
Active 504 Plan: Yes No Date of 504 Plan:
Attendance Addressed: Yes No
Disability/LRE:
Most Recent IEP or 504 Plan Mtg. Date:
ATTENDANCE AND TRUANCY OFFICE USE ONLY
Specific Checklist for Attendance and Truancy Referral:
Supporting Documents Attached (i.e. letters to parents, telephone logs, conference
Date:
notes)
SASI Data Attached
Date:
Referral form is completed
Date:
Feedback has been provided to Schools (Date ________contact
Date:
person___________)
Attendance Office Case Manager______________ Date Assigned_________ Date Closed_______
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CONTRACT
DATE OF HEARING:___________________School:___________________#______
Student:_______________________________#__________________D.O.B._________
Principal/School Designee:__________________________________________________
The purpose of the attendance agreement is to establish methods for improving school attendance
for __________________________________________ by 1) explaining
formally the legal requirements and ramifications of school attendance; 2) determining the nature
of the poor attendance and develop an action plan to facilitate improved attendance; 3)
review/develop the Student Support learning plan and to provide support and interventions that
will reduce or eliminate absences from school; and 4) develop a contract (agreement) between all
parties spelling out responsibilities and consequences.
Legal Requirements and Ramifications
The parent/guardian hereby acknowledges that he/she is legally responsible for causing the child
to have a regular full time attendance; therefore the following conditions are herein agreed:
Student will not have additional unexcused absences effective the date of this signed agreement.
Parent will call school administrator(s) or send written reason whenever student is absent. The
principal will determine whether the absence is excused or unexcused based on the Attendance
Policy of the Baltimore City Public School System.
COMAR 13A.08.01.04 states that
An absence, including absence for any portion of the day, for any reason other than those cited as
lawful is presumed unlawful and may constitute truancy. A truant is a student (age 5 through 20)
who is absent without lawful cause as defined in COMAR 13A.08.01.03 from attendance for a
school day or portion thereof. BCPSS defines habitual truant as a student who has been in
school for 91 or more days in a school year and is unlawfully absent from a school for a number
of days of portion of days in excess of 15% (14 school days) missed within any marking period,
semester, or year.
You are meeting today because you have accumulated excessive absences in one or more of your
classes and because you already have more than 10 unexcused absences this marking period. The
meeting is to be sure that you understand clearly that, if you continue to have absences, this case
will be referred to the Attendance and Truancy Office for appropriate follow-up and/or court
action.
Nature of Poor Attendance:
Student’s explanation for attendance difficulties:
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Parent’sviewofattendancedifficulties:____________________________________________
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School staff in put regarding attendance difficulties: ______________________
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Action Plan to Improve Attendance:
Student agrees to the following to address the above attendance concerns:
________________________________________________________________________
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Parent agrees to the following to address the above attendance concerns:
________________________________________________________________________
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School staff agrees to the following to support the attendance improvement of the student:
________________________________________________________________________
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I have read this attendance contract and have discussed my absences and the possible
consequences if they continue. I do understand that the school will refer this case to the
Attendance and Truancy Office for appropriate follow-up and/or court action if there are
additional unexcused absences and/or if this contract is not upheld by the student/parent.
Signature of Student: _________________________________________ Date:
Signature of Parent: _________________________________________ Date:
Signature of Principal/School Designee: ___________________________ Date:
By signing, school staff has tried all efforts to obtain signature of contract from the student.
Signature of Principal/School Designee:
_____________________________Date:
Contract is NOT signed by student and/or parent due to the following reason:
Student is reported as a runaway.
Student/parent was uncooperative and/or refused to sign or
attend meeting.
1300 Gorsuch Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
Phone: 443.984.2682 Fax: 410.366.2762
Email: admin@stadiumschool.com
Attendance
Date:
Re:
Dear Parent,
I wish to express my deep concern about the number of times your child has been absent
from school this trimester. We are now corresponding with you regarding this matter, in
hopes that your child’s attendance will improved.
The Compulsory Attendance Law of the state of Maryland requires students between the
ages of 5 and up to 16 to attend school each day unless there is a lawful reason for being
absent. The law states that it is the parent’s responsibility to see that his/her child is in
school regularly and on time. I am therefore requesting that you and your child
attend an informal hearing with me,
on
at
to discuss this serious matter. This meeting will be considered
an informal attendance hearing; failure to keep this appointment will result in a referral to
the Attendance and Truancy Office for possible court action.
Please call if you need to reschedule this hearing.
Sincerely,
Mr. George Roycroft
Dean of Discipline
Cc: Mr. Ronald Shelley, Principal
Mrs. Kenya Johnson, Assistant Principal
Ms. Nneka Barnett, Assistant Principal
Tardiness
Date:
Re:
Dear Parent/Guardian,
I wish to express my deep concern about the number of times your child has been tardy to
school. We have 4 allotted days according to our school discipline plan. If they are late
over 4 times allotted your child will serve detention each day they are late to school until
3:20 PM.
Your child now has 7 lateness’s and per the discipline plan a parent conference must be
scheduled to discuss what we can do to resolve your child being late to school.
With:
Date:
Dates they were late:
Sincerely,
Mr. George Roycroft
Dean of Discipline
Cc: Mr. Ronald Shelley, Principal
Mrs. Kenya Johnson, Assistant Principal
Ms. Nneka Barnett, Assistant Principal
Time:
Tardiness
Date:
Re:
Dear Parent/Guardian,
I wish to express my deep concern about the number of times your child has been tardy to
school. We have 4 allotted days according to our school discipline plan. If they are late
over 4 times allotted your child will serve detention each day they are late to school until
3:20 PM.
Dates they were late:
Sincerely,
Mr. George Roycroft
Dean of Discipline
Cc: Mr. Ronald Shelley, Principal
Mrs. Kenya Johnson, Assistant Principal
Ms. Nneka Barnett, Assistant Principal
Stadium School
Policies, Rules, & Regulations
Teacher Protocol in the Classroom:
Teacher will use proper classroom management tools before writing a detention form.
They will discuss the behavior with the student, “Daily RAP”, peer mediation, a call
home, and then give detention, if there are too many detention forms that accumulate to
12 points then that student will get office referrals that are electronically put into the
computer and sent to Baltimore City Schools Headquarters. So, the teacher will do all
they can to prevent poor behavior with the help of the parents and the student themselves.
Lateness to school:
We understand that being late happens and is sometime unavoidable, but being late
constantly is unacceptable. Students are due in advisory by 8:05 AM and are marked late
if they arrive after that time. On the 3rd time they will receive a letter to their parents. If a
student is late more than four times in a trimester, on the fifth occasion, that child will
have Saturday Detention and each day there after. Failure to serve detention may
result in other disciplinary action, possible office referrals which will be logged in the
city school system’s data base. On the 6th occurrence a parent conference or conference
by phone will be made and the 8th or more other actions will be taken and ½ point per
lateness will be given to that student which can result in loss of school privileges. A letter
will go home informing you of your child’s tardiness. When the trimester is over we start
a clean slate. Being late can/will result in your child’s grades falling, acceptance into
High Schools, and missing information needed for school communication. Please be on
time!
Dismissal:
Students must leave school grounds 15 minutes upon dismissal. This mandate applies to
general dismissal times, as well as dismissal times of after school programs. To ensure
safety of students and to nurture a healthy school climate, this mandate must be enforced.
It is our purpose to provide a school community where students are not only challenged
academically, but are also safe, and responsible for their actions. Accordingly, many
students stay after school to participate in various school activities or attend coach
classes. Immediately following these activities, students must leave school grounds 15
minutes upon dismissal.
At no time are students allowed going to the neighborhood corner stores and coming
back on school property, they must go directly home. If they do so disciplinary
action will be taken. This is for student safety, 90% of our students live in other
neighborhoods and can be subject to harassment, bullying, and other acts of violence by
other than Stadium students that may or may not live in the neighborhood of the school.
Parents: Our school is not an after-care provider. Teachers can leave the building 10
minutes after dismissal; therefore it is your responsibility to ensure your child comes
directly home from school. If a student is on school property (not in coach class or school
activity) after the 15 minutes they will be told to leave the property. If they do not a letter
will be sent home to you, if another infraction occurs other measures will be taken. Please
tell your child to come directly home after school. Students left on school grounds after
the said warnings given, will be subject to DSS.
Lockers:
Lockers are the property of the school. At no time does the school relinquish its exclusive
control of lockers provided for the convenience of students. School authorities may
conduct inspection of lockers at any time, without notice, without student consent, and
without a search warrant. Lockers should not be written on, damaged, or used to house
obscene or illegal items. Students are expected to use their assigned locker for the
duration of the school year. At no time should students share a locker with another
student. Students MUST purchase a Stadium School Lock for use. The school will not
be held responsible for missing property. Cell phones and/or other electronic devices that
are kept in the lockers are done so at the students own risk.
Students are allowed to go to their lockers only during the following times: before
advisory: 7:55-8:05 am, lunch/recess, and after school.
Passes:
Students must have a pass when going to various destinations (office, nurse, restroom,
etc.) throughout the school. Every teacher will have a designated pass with their name
written on it for identification or a hand written pass with the date, time of departure, and
teacher signature for a student leaving out of class. Students who are late for class must
obtain a written pass from a faculty or staff member or are escorted to class. Students
who fail to comply with having and obtaining a pass and are in the hall will be subject to
disciplinary action.
Academic Dishonesty:
Students who have been determined to have plagiarized, presented another person’s work
as their own, or cheated on either their daily work or tests will be given a zero for the
work involved. Classroom teachers responsible for the student in such a situation will
notify the parent/guardian of the student as soon as possible. Teachers will also report
this violation to an administrator; further disciplinary action may be taken.
Internet/Computer Use:
The internet may be used by students for educational and research purposes only,
students will be expected to use the internet in an appropriate and responsible manner. If
it is found that a student abuses the privilege or misuses the computer, a consequence will
be given.
Preparedness:
Students are expected to go to class fully prepared. Preparedness requires students to
have all work materials, assignments, pencils/pens, paper, etc; students may not be
allowed to retrieve such materials after they are in class, it will be deemed the teachers
discretion. A consequence/detention can be issued for not being prepared for class.
Book Bags/Purses:
Students are not allowed to carry book bags or purses of any type throughout the school
day. These items should be kept in the students lockers until the end of the day. Students
found carrying these items are subject to them being confiscated by a teacher/staff
member and are deemed out of uniform and can receive disciplinary action for this
infraction.
Bullying:
Bullying is defined as conduct which subjects one or more students to insults, taunts or
challenges, or which causes one or more students to be excluded or singled out in a
negative way. Bullying comes on many forms. It can be verbal or physical in nature. It
can be intimidating or designed to provoke a violent or disorderly response from the
students being targeted. Bullying may involve group or clique behavior, hazing, threats,
acts of violence, or exclusion. All students have the obligation to report instances of
bullying behavior, including the student who is the victim of bullying or a bystander
observing or hearing about bullying behavior. It is only through everyone’s effort to
eliminate bullying that all students will feel comfortable in school. Students who bully
other students will have disciplinary consequences.
Harassment and Acts of Violence at The Stadium School are prohibited. It is the policy
that The Stadium School maintains learning and working environment that is free from
harassment and violence. In the event of such, an investigation will be conducted of all
complaints, formal or informal, verbal or written, of harassment or violence. Students are
encouraged to report any harassment and/or violent behavior to any staff or faculty
member so that the proper action can be taken immediately.
Restrooms:
It is imperative that students help maintain the cleanliness and overall appearance of the
restroom facilities. This can be done properly by disposing of paper towels and other
waste items in the proper receptacles. Writing on restroom walls or in any defaming
school property becomes a detriment to the school community. Any student found guilty
of damaging school property will receive detention and/or suspension.
Unsupervised Area:
It is important that students remain safe while on school premises. One safety measure
includes that students should not be in an unsupervised area. Students found in an
unsupervised area are subject to suspension. Unsupervised areas include Abbottston
Elementary, classrooms where a teacher is not present, loitering in stairwells, etc.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
The possession or use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco by a minor, is a serious violation of
state laws and punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. Violators will be reported to the
proper authorities.
Students who consume, sell, give away, or have possession of drugs or alcohol on school
property or at school activities will be suspended or possibly expelled from school. All
illegal substances and related items will be confiscated. Before the student can be
readmitted to the school, a conference consisting of parents, student, and school
administration be arranged to determine the best course of action for the student and the
school. In addition, the principal may send a student home with their parents when the
distraction suspects (via smell, action, or appearance) that a student has used
drugs/alcohol/tobacco. Our goal is to act in a manner that is in the best interest of the
student and the school environment.
Weapons:
Students in possession of a weapon will face expulsion from the school. A weapon is any
firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, and device or instrument designed as a weapon
which is capable of threatening or producing bodily harm or death, or any device or
instrument that is used to threaten or cause bodily harm or death. Some examples of
weapons include, but are not limited to guns (including pellet guns, look-a-like guns and
nonfunctioning guns that could be used to threaten others), knives, clubs, metal knuckles,
throwing stars, stun guns, explosives, and ammunition. Possession refers to having a
weapon on one’s person or in an area subject to one’s control on school property, at a
school activity, school sponsored bus trip, or at/near a school bus stop during transit bus
loading or departing.
Uniform Guidelines:
It is our expectation that every student will be in uniform everyday. All students MUST
wear the TSS shirts, black pants (NO JEANS!!!) or black shorts to the knee, and skirts as
well to the knee. Uniform shirts must be tucked in at all times. We suggest you mark
your shirts with your initials on the tag so that you can identify your shirt should they get
lost, if a student is out of uniform, that student will be sent to an administrator(s) for
remediation or if it is habitual they will receive detention or both.
Outer and undergarments worn with the uniform must be either solid black or solid white.
For example, a red shirt worn under the uniform shirt is not acceptable or black and white
stripes or spots for that matter. It must be solid, this is not for interpretation. A solid black
or white cardigan sweater is suggested during winter months; “hooded sweaters or
jackets” are not allowed. No head apparel (including hats, scarves, skull caps, or
bandanas) will be worn in the school by either males or female. Book bags or purses will
not be carried during the school day they must be placed in the locker. This to, is
considered a uniform violation.
No opened-toed shoes are permitted to be worn. Girls no earrings longer than a .05¢
tootsie roll and no hoops larger than a quarter. This will be at the discretion of the
teachers and administration. Boys pants are to worn on the hips and not midriff the
buttocks area. Wear a belt!!
In the event there is a no uniform day these are the guidelines students must follow:
1. Do not wear shirts or pants with inappropriate writing on it; i.e. guns, scenes of
violence, inappropriate language, etc.
2. No tank tops or halter tops
3. No high heel or opened toed shoes
4. Girls do not wear shorts or skirts above the knee or pants with writing on the
buttocks area
5. No underwear can be worn as outer ware
6. Out fit should never expose underwear
7. Shirts are not to be so long that pants are midriff
Judgment will be made by teachers and administration as to the appropriateness of
clothing worn by students as to not disrupt the school’s educational process.
Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices:
The Stadium School understands parents’ and guardians’ need to communicate with their
children. Baltimore City has strict guide-lines involving cell phones, its use, and other
electronic devices. Here at The Stadium School we have guide-lines as well, not as strict,
but wish ours to be followed. In the event a student brings a cell phone or any electronic
device to school he/she must not turn it on or display it. They may keep it in their
locker with a Stadium school lock. Students may not place a cell phone on a clip and
attach them to their person, i.e. belts, pants, shirts, etc.
Please note: Cell phones are not to be used in the building at any time. This includes
during school hours, as well as, after school hours. In the event that a student needs
to make a phone call in an emergency, he/she should go to the office with the
permission of a teacher and use the school phone or if sent to the school nurse. If a
parent comes to the school stating my child called me and it wasn’t from the school
phone then there will be a consequence for the student the very next school day.
This is unacceptable and we need your support.
Any student who violates BCPSS policy or does not adhere to the above stated
recommendations will be asked to turn over their phone or electronic device to the staff
member who witnessed the violation. Once the item is confiscated, the phone must be
turned over to an administrator and tagged for the purpose of identification. The parent or
guardian (not brother, sister, aunt, uncle, or cousin) must arrange to come to the school to
obtain the release of the phone or electronic device.
In the event that a student refuses to turn over the device or cell phone, he/she will
immediately be referred for disciplinary action, which may include suspension.
First Offense: Warning
Second Offense: Confiscation/Detention
Third Offense: Confiscation for the remainder of the Trimester/Detention/Suspension
Detention: Detention is defined as a period of time a student must stay after school or
on a Saturday as a consequence to a school infraction and is cumulative based on the
infraction(s) committed. During detention students must complete a reflective essay
and/or school beautification tasks. Detention is non-negotiable except for dental or doctor
appointments, and emergencies (in such cases written documentation is required and the
detention will be rescheduled).Weekday detentions are scheduled from 2:50 pm –
3:20pm. Saturday detentions are scheduled from 7:00 am –9:00 am. Please note that
detentions are a consequence in lieu of school suspension - Missed Saturday detentions
will result in school suspension. A minimum of 48 hours noticed is given to parents and
guardians regarding weekday detention and a minimum of 72 hours for Saturday
detention. A detention form will be sent home via the student receiving it. It is the
responsibility of the student to take the form home to be signed and brought back
the next school day. If students have multiple days they can do “school beautification”
and stay no longer than 4:20 knocking off three days for one.
Expected Student Behavior:
Students who do not comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the Stadium
School and Baltimore City Schools will face appropriate consequences for their behavior.
These consequences may range from a simple reminder or expulsion. Naturally, the
severity of the consequence will depend upon the degree and frequency of the students’
inappropriate behavior.
Awards & Rewarding Students
We at the Stadium School will try to incorporate an assembly for all students for
academic and behavioral prowess. This is something that cannot go unnoticed. Students
need to receive rewards for doing their best and setting the example for having “Panther
Pride”.
Rewards and awards will extend beyond the classroom. Teachers are very creative in how
they reward students. Sometimes it’s just a simple; “Great job!” or “I really enjoyed your
presentation.” But nonetheless, it should be a school wide celebration since we are a
small school community. Here are some things that will be implementing this school
year:
Achievement Box Competition
This is a competition with the classes that does the best in all categories and each class
will receive a mark on a chart. The class with the most colored in boxes at the end of the
month will receive a prize. Then there is an over-all box count to the class that earned the
most colored in boxes over the entire school year will get the grand prize…TBA.
It will be the responsibility of the teacher to report what class did what as far as particular
items they can do to earn an Achievement Box. If it is not reported that day no colored
box will be issued and no retroactive boxes will be colored. If you are in the winning
class and you have 2 or more points you are unable to partake in the winnings of your
class.
What can my class do to earn can Achievement Box?
1. The class with no detention or office referrals earn (1 box)
2. The class that has all homework completed (Homework Wars) earn (3 boxes)
3. The class that has 75% of the class pass a test or quiz (2 boxes)
4. Perfect attendance with no one late (3 boxes)
5. Perfect Uniform with zero violations throughout the entire school day (5 boxes)
6. Boxes can be given on a teacher recommendation or TBD (up to 5 boxes)
7. Turning in the class slip Daily (1 box)
8. Turn in class slip with all E’s (3 boxes)
9. Turn in class slip with all E’s and G’s (2 boxes)
10. Administration Recommendation (up to 10 boxes)
What can we earn if my class wins?
1. pizza party
2. Big Picture Theater (movie)
3. extra credit points per teacher (teacher approval and points determined by the
teacher)
4. No Uniform for 3 Fridays
5. class trip (principal approval) (over-all winner)
6. start with 20 boxes for the next trimester
7. Based on teacher recommendation/TBD
8. What ever the class comes up with within reason
School Wide Activities
1. Spring (8th Grade) Ball Held in May
2. Field Day Activities (Grades compete
in events)
3. Canned food Drive (Hosted by NAL)
4. Christmas (Adopt-A-Family) Hosted
by NAL
5. Homework Club (Hosted by Youth
Dreamers)
6. Student(s) OF THE
MONTH/TRIMESTER
7. Awards Ceremony for recognition
8. Point Amnesty Day(s)
9. End of year activity for the students
never receiving detention or an office
referral for the entire school year
10. End of Year Cook Out (where many
activities take place)
11. Winter Feast
12. Several School Dances
13. Anything else TBD by teachers, staff,
admin.
Discipline Signature Page
Dear Teachers & Staff,
Now that you have taken the time to review The Stadium School’s
Discipline Plan, I would like your signature below indicating your
acceptance, understanding, and support.
A school discipline plan is effective when supported by the
teachers. The goal of this plan is “continuous progress towards
appropriate behavior and academics” and the school needs your
support to assure a successful school year.
Yours in Education,
George Roycroft
Dean of Discipline
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Date
Discipline Plan Signature Page
Dear Stadium School Student and Parent/Guardian,
Now that you have taken the time to review The Stadium School’s
Discipline Plan, I would like your signature below indicating your
acceptance, understanding, and support. Also, if you read it on the school
web page, please sign.
A school discipline plan is effective when supported by the school and the
home. The goal of this plan is “continuous progress towards appropriate
behavior and academics” and the school needs the support of the student and
the parent to assure a successful school year.
Yours in Education,
George Roycroft
Dean of Discipline
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