NORTH LAUREL MIDDLE SCHOOL
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS)
RULES AND PROCEDURES
Each student assigned to the In-School Suspension (ISS) classroom and their parent must read these rules and
procedures. The parent(s) and student must sign and return the In-School Suspension (ISS) Rules and
Procedures Acknowledgement Statement to the ISS teacher on arrival to the ISS classroom (see pg. 2).
ISS Procedures
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All students must sign-in when entering the ISS classroom.
The dress code in the Student Code of Conduct will be strictly enforced in the ISS classroom.
Only school related materials are allowed in the ISS classroom.
Personal grooming of any type will not be permitted.
Chairs/desks are not to be moved in the ISS classroom. Leaning back in a chair will not be tolerated.
Students requiring medication will be allowed to go to the office for their medication after verification has
been made with office staff by the ISS teacher.
7. Students are to take all their textbooks with them each day as they leave the ISS classroom, unless they
have been given permission by the ISS teacher.
8. The students will return the assignments completed in ISS to their classroom teachers to be graded.
9. Each student’s desk area must be clean prior to leaving the ISS classroom.
10. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to the students in the ISS classroom.
11. A schedule of restroom breaks, breakfast and lunch times will be posted in the ISS classroom.
12. During a SEVERE WEATHER DRILL, FIRE DRILL or EMERGENCY, REMAIN in the ISS classroom. You will be
instructed as to what to do by the ISS teacher.
ISS Rules
1. Upon arrival to school, you must report to the ISS classroom.
2. You must sign-in when entering the ISS classroom. After you have signed in, begin work immediately on
your assignments.
3. You must follow ALL directions given to you.
4. You must bring your textbooks and materials when you report to the ISS classroom. If you need anything
from your locker in order to complete an assignment, you will lose 5 points from your point sheet.
5. Completing assignments and good behavior will earn you points. You need 25 points out of a possible 35
points and complete all assignments to have a successful day in the ISS classroom.
6. Failure to earn 25 points and complete all assignments will result in a referral back to the Principal’s office
with a possible 2nd day of ISS or other appropriate disciplinary action.
7. You must write your first and last name, the teacher’s name, the subject name, and date on each page of
each completed assignment.
8. Complete all assignments with quality work. When solving math problems, you must show all your
work…..don’t just give the answers.
9. After completing all current assignments, you are to work on homework or make-up work. If you have
completed all of this, you may read a student handbook, a library book, a textbook or write definitions of
words you do not know from the dictionary or from the back of one of your textbooks.
10. You may not go to your locker at the end of the day.
11. Do not attempt to communicate with other students. This includes the passing of notes, talking, any type
of sign language, gestures, holding up notes or signs.
12. Do NOT attempt to sleep: NO heads on desk, slouching in seats, leaning on walls or closing of eyes.
13. Keep your head up, your feet on the floor, and face the front of your desk or study carrel.
14. Have NOTHING in your mouth.
15. Raise your hand and WAIT for the ISS teacher to come to your or give you permission to speak.
16. You will be respectful to persons and property in the ISS classroom.
NORTH LAUREL MIDDLE SCHOOL
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS) RULES and PROCEDURES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
I have read the In-School Suspension (ISS) Rules and Procedures and understand what is expected of me
during my assignment to ISS.
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Student Signature
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Date
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Parent(s) Signature
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Date