2015-2016
CODE OF CONDUCT
Hayes Middle School Code of Conduct
HAYES MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF HAVE THE RIGHT TO REVIEW, CHANGE, OR MODIFY RULES TO BETTER SERVE THE STUDENTS
AT HAYES MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Rule
Dress Code Violation
a. Short shorts/skirts, Exposed Skin (chest,
stomach, shoulders), Sagging pants,
Inappropriate Language/Design
Cell Phone/Electronics Violation/Headphones
a. Must be turned off and kept in locker
Disruptions
a. Talking/Noises/Gestures, Throwing Objects
Out of Seat, Passing Notes, Horseplay, excessive talking,
etc.
Disrespectful Behavior toward Staff
a. Arguing, Inappropriate Body Gestures, mocking
Extreme Disrespect
a. Profane Language/Gestures toward Staff/ Student
Disrespect to Students
Any Actions - Verbal, Written, or Physical
Profanity
Fighting (any striking of another student - hands, feet,
elbows, shoving, kicking, hitting, etc)
Every 4th Tardy
Harassment/Bullying (Verbal, Physical, Cyber)
Extreme Case of Harassment may result in immediate
Suspension
Skipping
5 or more minutes late or out of you assigned area
Piercing/Tattoos
a. Ears only, no face or body piercings
b. Tattoos must be covered
ALC VIOLATIONS
Cheating
Destruction of School Property – textbooks, iPad,
furniture, technology equipment, walls, etc.
Theft
Truancy
Smoking or Possession of Tobacco
Consequence
New clothing or Call Parent
Repeated Offenses will be treated as insubordination ALC
2 Page Essay
Refusal to give up electronic device is ALC
1st Offense – Verbal Warning
Repeated Offenses – D-Hall
CONTINUOUS CLASSROOM DISRUPTIONS WILL RESULT
ALC
Verbal Warnings
Repeated Offenses – ALC
Suspension
Verbal Warnings
Repeated Offenses – D-Hall
CONTINUOUS VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN A BEHAVIOR
PLAN FOLOWED BY
1st Offense – ALC - Repeated Violations – Suspension
Suspension
CONTINUOUS VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN A
ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT
Essay
1st Offense – Verbal Warning or D-Hall
CONTINUOUS VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT INALC OR
SUSPENSION
ALC
Failure to remove piercings will result in a suspension
Any disruption of ALC will result in a suspension
Loss of Credit and/or ALC
Repair and/or Restitution and/or ALC + Suspension
ALC or Suspension, Restitution, Legal Charges
5 unexcused absences, social worker contacted
1st Offense - Smoking Cessation Class
Repeated Offenses – Suspension and Continued Smoking
Cessation Opportunities
Threatening Others (Verbal/Physical/Cyber)
Extreme Threats/Drugs/Alcohol – shoot/kill/harm
others
Technology Abuse
Taking OR Posting Inappropriate Videos/Pictures of
Students
ALC or Suspension
Suspension with Possible Referral to Alternative School,
Expulsion
Refer to County Acceptable Use Policy
ALC OR Suspension if it shows any signs of bullying,
harassment, sexual pictures, or embarrassment
*D-HALL IS A 30 MINUTE “QUIET LUNCH” IN THE CAFETERIA. D-HALL IS AN INTERNAL SCHOOL CONSEQUENCE. PARENTS
WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF D-HALL. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM PARENTS OF ALL D-HALL OFFENSES.
ALC
THE ALTERNATE LEARNING CENTER (ALC) REINFORCES POSITIVE BEHAVIOR WITH DIRECT
SUPERVISION AND SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENTS. EACH STUDENT WILL BE ASSIGNED
AN ALC TEACHER THAT WILL SUPERVISE EACH DAY OF ALC. AN ALC PLACEMENT WILL
FOCUS ON EFFORT, RULE COMPLIANCE, AND BASIC SKILL ACQUISITION. ALC STUDENTS
STAY IN ONE CLASS SO DISTRACTIONS ARE MINIMIZED AND WORK IS COMPLETED.
*ANY THREATS, HARRASSMENTS OR DISRUPTIONS THAT AFFECT STUDENTS AT HAYES MIDDLE SCHOOL BECAUSE OF
FACEBOOK, MYSPACE, TEXTING, ETC WILL FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
*ANY RULE VIOLATIONS ON THE WAY OR FROM SCHOOL IS CONSIDERED A SCHOOL MATTER AND WILL FACE DISCIPLINARY
ACTION.
BASIC ALC OFFENSES
1. PROFANITY OF ANY KIND (VERBAL, WRITTEN, CYBER, ELECTRONIC)
2. SKIPPING OR OUT OF ASSIGNED AREA
3. 2ND OFFENSE SMOKING
4. REPEATED CLASSROOM DISRUPTIONS
5. REFUSING TO GIVE TECH (PHONE/IPAD) TO STAFF AFTER A VIOLATION
6. INSUBORDINATION TO STAFF – FAILURE TO FOLLOW STAFF DIRECTIVES
7. CONTINUOUS BULLYING OR HARASSMENT
8. SOCIAL MEDIA VIOLATIONS
9. THEFT
10. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY – UNDER $100
BASIC SUSPENSION OFFENSES
1. FIGHTING OF ANY KIND
2. 3RD OFFENSE SMOKING/TOBACCO
3. ALCOHOL/DRUGS
4. DANGEROUS THREATS (VERBAL, WRITTEN, CYBER)
5. DIRECTING PROFANITY/VULGAR LANGUAE TOWARD STAFF OR STUDENTS
6. VIOLATING ALC RULES
7. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY – OVER $100
8. EXTREME INSUBORDINATION – COMPLETE RUFUSAL TO FOLLOW STAFF DIRECTIVES
9. 4TH ALC OFFENSE