Enos Garcia Elementary School
Our Vision
Nurturing the Joy of Learning
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Enos Garcia Elementary School EGES)
Student Code of Conduct
Anti-Bullying Policy
Enos Garcia Elementary School believes that providing an educational environment for all
students, employees, volunteers and families free from harassment, intimidation, or bullying,
supports a total learning experience. This environment promotes personal growth, healthy
interpersonal relationships, wellness, and freedom from discrimination and abuse. Therefore,
harassment, intimidation and bullying are forms of dangerous and disrespectful behavior that
will not be tolerated.
“Bullying” is any repeated and pervasive written, verbal or electronic/cyber-bullying expression,
physical act or gestures, or a pattern of behavior that is intended to cause distress upon one or
more students in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop,
or at school activities or sanctioned events. Bullying includes, but is not limited to,
harassment, hazing, intimidation or menacing acts of a student which may, but not be based
on the student’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sexual
orientation.
Reporting Intimidation, Harassment, or Bullying Behavior
 Any student who believes he/she has been the victim of harassment, intimidation,
bullying, or hazing by a student or school personnel, or any person with knowledge, or
belief of such conduct that may constitute harassment, intimidation, bullying, or hazing
toward a student should immediately report the alleged act.
 The report may be made to any staff member. The staff member will assist the student
in reporting to the principal or designee.
 Teachers and other school staff who witness acts of bullying or receive student reports
of bullying are required to promptly notify designated staff.
 Reports should be done in writing by using the Formal Bullying Complaint form. A
copy of this form will be submitted to the principal or designee.
 The school principal or his/her designee is REQUIRED to accept and investigate all
reports.
 The Principal or designee is REQUIRED to make a reasonable effort to notify the parent
or guardian of a student who commits a verified act of intimidation, harassment, or
bullying and consequences that may result from further acts of bullying.
 Retaliation against an individual, who either orally reports or files a written complaint
regarding harassment, intimidation, bullying and hazing, is prohibited.
 The right to confidentiality for both the complainant and the accused shall be preserved
whenever possible. Confidentiality, however, cannot be guaranteed at the onset of an
investigation as it cannot be predicted what will be discovered or what kind of hearing
will result.
 If harassment or bullying continues, the (alleged) aggressor will be immediately
suspended and removed from the school, pending a long-term hearing. In regards to
Special Education students, Special Education procedure and/or protocol will be
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followed. IEP and/or behavior management plan will also be consulted as a
determinant for consequences and for interventions to address the issue.
To the extent permitted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),
school staff is REQUIRED to make a reasonable effort to notify the parent or guardian
of a student who is a target of bullying and the action taken to prevent any further acts
of bullying.
Consequences for Bullying
See Level I/II/III Disciplinary Consequences
* For further information see Taos Municipal School Anti-Bullying Policy.
For the safety and learning environment of EGES, expectations run high for student behavior
and conduct. With the goal of maintaining order and a supportive learning environment,
students are asked to:
 Keep a supportive and positive attitude at school, and school-sponsored events.
 Some Behaviors outside this expectation and these parameters that might result in
disciplinary action include:
 Leaving campus or assigned playground area once a student has arrived in
the morning, or at recess, lunch or while waiting for the bus.
 Fighting, threatening, bullying or abusive language or conduct towards other
people.
 Discourtesy or disobedience towards faculty, staff or visitors.
 “Horse-play”, running in hallways, pushing, tree climbing, rock throwing,
snowball throwing or other dangerous play.
 Inappropriate or vulgar/obscene language, gestures or actions.
 Exercise Self-Control
 Meanwhile, Classroom rules will be established by the classroom teacher and may
be cooperatively developed by students.
 Restrooms and playgrounds are not for congregating in more than groups of three.
No exceptions!
 Respect the Rights and Feelings of Others
 Some Behaviors outside this expectation and these parameters that might result in
disciplinary action include:
 Inappropriate display of affection towards one another.
 Take Responsibility for School Property, and safety of school property and others
present.
 Some Behaviors outside this expectation and these parameters that might result in
disciplinary action include:
 Bringing fireworks, eggs, shaving cream, stink bombs, knives, aerosol or
pump sprays, etc. to school. Fireworks are illegal and dangerous.
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Possession or firing of fireworks is cause for suspension and referral to
authorities.
Bringing illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco on campus. Students under the
influence will be dealt with in accordance with district policy.
 Support the Learning Process
 Some Behaviors outside this expectation and these parameters that might result in
disciplinary action include:
 Clothing, including head attire, should not disrupt the educational process or
poses a hazard to health and safety
 Students whose clothing violates dress code will be asked to change.
INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
Conference
The conference involves the parent/guardian, counselors, teachers and
other school staff along with Principal in discussion about student
misbehavior and potential solutions.
Anger Management Handled by school leadership (Principal/Assistant Principal) Counselors,
or School Social Worker.
Behavior
Management Plan
Conflict resolutions
Mentoring Program
Parent Outreach
IEP’s
Referrals
An approach to correcting inappropriate or disruptive student behavior
through a plan designed by school staff to offer positive behavioral
intervention through outside resources such as AGAVE and Valle del Sol
as well as school strategies and support.
Empower students to take responsibility for resolving conflicts. Which
will include key circles, mediation and programs such as Second Steps,
which can be implemented in the classroom.
Involves pairing a student with a mentor (teacher, student or a counselor,
or Non-Violence Works, and Big Brothers and Sisters,) who helps the
student achieve personal, academic and social development.
Require teachers and administrators to work directly with the
parent/guardian to keep them informed of their child’s behavior and seek
assistance in correcting the discipline behavior. This could be
implemented through a phone call, or letter to inform behavior, task
completion and achievement.
Eligibility Determination Team (MDT) includes groups of individual who
are responsible for identifying and evaluating students with disabilities.
Student Assistance Team (SAT) will take referrals for Psychological ad
Social Services to provide prevention strategies individually, or by group.
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Offenses and Disciplinary Consequences
Level I
Level I Offenses
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Bus Misconduct (not defined as a
Level II, or III Offense).
Academic Dishonesty (cheating on
test, copying term papers forging
signatures of teachers and or
parent).
Computer System Violation (which
includes accessing prohibited
websites and non-academic games).
Failure to comply with directives
given by school personnel, which is
considered insubordination.
Use of foul or abusive language or
obscene gestures toward other
students.
Dress code violation including head
attire that disrupts the educational
process for clothing that poses a
hazard to health and safety.
Leaving school grounds or school
sponsored events without
permission.
Offensive language, which includes
using inappropriate language
generally described as derogatory
harmful and or demeaning. This
includes but is not limited to
language related to race, ethnicity,
gender and/or gender orientation,
disability and/or religious beliefs.
Possession of a toy or look a-like
gun (dependent on age and
development of the student).
Possession and/or use of any
electronic devices including cell
phones, IPod’s, game devices, etc.
during school hours.
Threats (student on student)
Level I Disciplinary Consequences
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Behavioral Contracts
Self-Management Techniques
Social skills intervention
Conflict Resolution
Assignment of school duties such as
scrubbing desks or picking up litter.
Individually developed behavior
management plans
Confiscation of cell phone.
(School district is not liable for lost or
stolen cell phones. All confiscated
phones must be turned in to the
principal’s office immediately if possible
or as soon as practicable the day the
phone is confiscated.)
Cooling-off” or “Chill- out” time in a
close, safe place.
Steps to Respect / Second Steps –
lesson plan will be provided by
teachers, counselors, or administrative
personnel.
Detention during lunch and/or after
school if staff is available.
Parent/guardian observations in
student’s classes.
Parent/guardian conference with
teacher or administrator.
Peer mediation
Referral to Student Assistance
Team/outside agency/legal
authority/Youth and Family Center.
Restitution/restoration, if applicable
(Peace Circles)
Seating changes within the classroom
Teacher removal or referral (consistent
with Student Code of Conduct)
Temporary confiscation of items that
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disrupt the educational process.
Verbal correction
Withdrawal of privileges, such as
participation in extracurricular activities
and eligibility for seeking and holding
honorary offices, and/or membership in
school- sponsored clubs or
organizations.
Withdrawal or restriction of bus
privileges
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Offenses and Disciplinary Consequences
Level II
Level II Offenses
Level II Disciplinary Consequences
Level II Non Violent Offenses Include:
 Bullying
 Extortion and Blackmail
 Gambling
 False accusation of conduct that would
constitute a misdemeanor
 Fighting
 Gang activity
 Harassment
 Hazing
 Online Impersonation
 Possession or use of fireworks of any
kind, smoke or stink bombs, live
ammunition or any other pyrotechnic
device
 Profanity/obscene gestures toward
personnel – (mandatory ISS or OSS on
first offense)
 Possessing/selling over the counter
drugs/ dispensing medicine violation (not
defined as a Level I or III Offense)
 Repetitive Level I Offenses (Six Level I
Offense referrals occurring within a period
of 45 rolling school days.)
 Setting off the fire alarm (not defined as a
Level IV Offense)
Consequences for Level II
Violations may take the from of any
or all (but are not limited to) the
below-named Disciplinary Actions:
 School Resource Officer
notification
 In-school suspension (if
resources are available)
 Out-of-school suspension for
up to three days
 Restitution/restoration, if
applicable
 Withdrawal of privileges, such
as participation in
extracurricular activities and
eligibility for seeking and
holding honorary offices, and/or
membership in schoolsponsored clubs or
organizations
 Withdrawal or restriction of bus
privileges
 Mandated after school
counseling sessions with the
school counselor and/or a
psychologist with the student
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receiving a behavior contract
(parent consent required)
Sexual harassment
Stealing/theft
Suspicious drug activity
Threats (student on personnel/facility)
(mandatory ISS or OSS on first offense)
Vandalism/criminal mischief (not a felony)
Video or audio recording of students or
employees for disruptive purposes
Level II Violent Offenses include:
 Assault as defined by New Mexico Law
(student on personnel or volunteer)
 Assault as defined by New Mexico Law
(student on student)
 Knife possession, not an illegal knife
(pocket knives, razorblade, box cutter,
etc.)
 Mace or pepper spray (not defined as a
Level IV)
 Resisting Arrest
 Possession of pellet gun or stun gun
Offenses and Disciplinary Consequences
Level III
Level III Offenses
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Abuse of a volatile chemical
Alcohol/Drugs – This includes
possession, delivery, under the influence
or use.
Indecent exposure
Public lewdness
Retaliation against school employee any
place
Assault with bodily injury (student on
personnel/volunteer)
Breach of computer security
Improper photography or visual recording
Criminal acts
False alarm or report
Level III Disciplinary Consequences
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Referral to JPO.
Referral to CYFD
Report to Taos Police Department
Emergency placement to in-school
suspension if resources are
available.
Mandatory extracurricular activities
restriction (includes all school
sponsored activities i.e. basketball,
mariachi, field trips, etc.)
Outside social services agencies
referrals
Restitution/ restoration, if
applicable
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Terroristic threat
Arson
Firearm
Destruction of school property, personal
property of students and/or faculty
receipts, sale, possession or distribution
of property stolen from Taos Municipal
Schools ($300 or more)
Retaliation against school employee or
volunteer any place in association with
one of the above offenses committed on
or off school property or at a schoolrelated activity on or off school property
Any felony offense
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Before or after school detention
Out of school suspension
Expulsion-to include Mandatory
restriction from being on school
grounds or extracurricular activities
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Grade
Teacher
Staff
Reporting
Incident
Date
Incident
Time
Offense
Location
Student
Classroom
Playground
Hallway
Restroom
Cafeteria
Bus
Pick-up Area
Bus Area
Assembly
Field trip
Library
Office
Gym
Special Event
Other
Courtyard
Inappropriate Language
Skipping Class/Truancy
Pulled Fire Alarm
Fighting
Inappropriate Display of Affection
Bomb Threat
Disruptive in Class
Dress Code Violation
Use/Possession of Weapons
Disrespectful/Defiant
Technology Violation
Use/Possession of Tobacco
Harassment/Bullying
Property Damage/Vandalism
Use/Possession of Drugs
Assault of Staff
Forgery/Theft/Cheating
Other:
Submitter: Provide details of the incident. If this is a recurring behavior, provide dates of occurrences,
what strategies have been done to modify the behavior, and dates of parental contact.
Submitter’s Signature:
Date:
Student’s Response:
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Date Seen:
Principal’s Comments:
Date:
Principal’s Signature:
Date:
Consequences
Student’s Signature:
Conference with Principal
Recess Detention
Lunch Detention
First Day
First Day
Last Day
Last Day
Conference with Teacher
Conference with Parent(s)
Before/After School Detention
First Day
Last Day
Parent Contact
Suspension of Privileges
First Day
Last Day
Referral for Counseling Services
Bus Suspension
First Day
Last Day
Referral for Social Work Services
In-school Suspension
First Day
Last Day
Restitution
Out-of-School Suspension
First Day
Last Day
Behavioral Contract
Expulsion
Beginning
Other:
I have read and discussed this incident referral with my child. My child and I are aware of and
understand the consequences for my child’s behavior. I will discuss with my child the importance of
following rules and procedures and that multiple incident referrals may also result in other privileges
being lost such as unable to attend special events i.e. field trips and field day.
Parent’s Signature:
Date:
Time:
Please return this signed incident referral to your child’s teacher. Thank You.
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