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The Code of Student Conduct (COSC) is designed to
promote and maintain a safe learning environment
free from disruptions that interfere with teaching and
learning activities.
Model Student Behavior
Code of Student Conduct Behaviors &
Corrective Strategies
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Vital Alerts
Formal Corrective Strategies
Multi-Tiered System Supports (MTSS)
Behavior Intervention Guide
Glossary
Parents/guardians can download the COSC, access
SPOTsuccess, obtain useful student and school
District information by creating a parent account
needed for Parent Portal Access. You can also obtain
a copy of the new COSC from your child’s school.
All parents/guardians are invited to establish a
Parent Portal account. To create a new account:
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Logon to http://www2.dadeschools.net/index.htm
Click Parents
Click Login to portal
Follow directions on screen
Students, parents, and school employees are
encouraged to read the Code of Student Conduct and
become familiar with its content.
Please ask your child’s teacher, a school counselor or
an administrator, if you have questions about
accessing any of the features on the portal,
CORE VALUES
Citizenship
Cooperation
Fairness
Honesty
Integrity
Kindness
Pursuit of Excellence
Respect
Responsibility
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SPOTsuccess recognition
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Outdoor class
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Certificate/trophy/ribbon/
plaque/medals
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Recognition from a local
newspaper, media or politician
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Class Field Trip
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Recognition during morning
announcements
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A reward (gift certificate, free
admission to a school function)
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Positive phone call to parent(s) /
guardian(s)
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Model Student-of-the-Month –
display photograph in an
appropriate location
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Praise for good behavior
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Recognition by the “Do the Right
Thing” program sponsored by the
Miami-Dade Police Department
Recognition from a local
newspaper, media or politician
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Note home to parents
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Pep Rally
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Appointed the class messenger
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Paperback books
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Eating with the teacher
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Prime Parking Spot
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Recognition in School
Newspaper
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Gift Certificate (local merchants)
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Free Pass to Sporting Event or
play
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Coupon for prizes and privileges
or surprise gift bag with school
supplies
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Selecting prizes from a treasure
box
 Pencil toppers
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Stars, smiley faces or stickers
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Paperback books
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Leading of class line to lunch or
recess
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Range of Corrective
Strategies
Behaviors
This section of the Code of Student
Conduct outlines the ranges of
inappropriate student behaviors in
alignment with their corrective strategies.
There are five (5) levels of inappropriate
behaviors ranging from Disruptive
Behaviors
to
Most
Dangerous,
Dangerous, or Violent Behaviors.
The most common inappropriate
behaviors committed by students are
those outlined in Level I – Disruptive
Behaviors and Level II- Seriously
Disruptive Behaviors.
Level I
Disruptive Behaviors
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Unauthorized location
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Confrontation with another
student
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Cutting class
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Disruptive behavior
(including behavior on the
school bus and on the
school bus stop)
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Failure to comply with
class and/or school rules
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Possession of items or
materials that are
inappropriate for an
educational setting *
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Inappropriate public
display of affection
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Repeated use of profane
or crude language
(general, not directed at
someone)
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Unauthorized use of
electronic devices
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Violation of dress code
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Misrepresentation
Plan I
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Parent/guardian contact **
Reprimand
Student, parents/guardians/staff
conference
Peer mediation
Revocation of the right to participate
in social and/or extracurricular
activities
Confiscation of wireless
communication devices
Detention or other Board-approved
in-school program
Temporary assignment from class
where the infraction occurred
Student contract
School Center for Special Instruction
(SCSI) ***
Replacement or payment for any
damaged property (if appropriate)
Temporary loss of bus privileges (if
appropriate)
Participation in an informal
counseling session related to the
infraction
Behavior Plan
Refer to page(s) 43-48 for
additional corrective strategies on
the RtIB/MTSS.
Refer to page 34 for the prescribed
corrective strategies for the violation
of the dress code.
Behaviors
Level II
Range of Corrective Strategies
Plan II
Seriously Disruptive Behaviors
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Cheating
Confrontation with a staff
member
Defiance of school personnel
Distribution of items or
materials that are inappropriate
for an educational setting*
Failure to comply with
previously prescribed corrective
strategies
False accusation
Fighting (minor)
Harassment (non-sexual or
isolated)
Instigative behavior
Leaving school grounds without
permission
Joining clubs or groups not
approved by the School Board
Libel
Petty theft (under $300.00
Use of profane or provocative
language directed at someone
Prohibited sales on school
grounds (other than controlled
substances)
Possession and/or use of
tobacco products or smoking
devices
Slander
Vandalism (minor)
•Parent/guardian contact **
•School-based program that focuses on
modifying the student’s inappropriate
behavior or promotes positive behavior
•Suspension from school if approved by
the region***
•Participation in counseling session
related to the infraction. Refer to outside
agency/provider. (See Special Notes #4)
•Diversion Center
•Refer to page(s) 43-48 for additional
corrective strategies on the RtIB/MTSS.
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The most common
inappropriate behaviors
committed by students at a
school site are Level I and
Level II Behaviors.
Behaviors
All Level III, IV, and V
infractions, unless
otherwise noted,
require Schools
Police Automated
Reporting (SPAR).
Administrators must
contact Miami-Dade
Schools Police.
Miami-Dade Schools
Police will determine
if the incident will
result in an
information report or
will lead to other
police action(s).
Level III
Offensive/Harmful Behaviors
• Assault/Threat against a nonstaff member
• Breaking and Entering/Burglary
• Bullying (repeated harassment)
(See
Special Notes #1 )
• Disruption on campus/Disorderly
conduct
• Fighting (serious)
• Harassment (Civil Rights)(See
Special Notes #2)
• Hazing (misdemeanor)
• Possession or use of alcohol,
unauthorized over-the-counter
medications, drug paraphernalia,
controlled substances and/or
anything that alters mood or is
used for mood altering (See
Special Note #3)
• Possession of simulated
weapons
• Sexting (1) (see page 35)
• Sexual harassment (See Special
Notes #2 )
• Trespassing
• Vandalism (major)
Range of Corrective
Strategies
Plan III
• Parent/guardian contact (See Special
Notes #4 )
• Suspension from school for one to ten
days (See Special Notes #5 )
• Corrective Strategies from Level I & II
• Permanent removal from class
(placement review committee decision
required)
• Diversion Center
• Recommendation for alternative
educational setting
• Recommendation for expulsion
• Participation in counseling session
related to the infraction
• Refer to outside agency/provider (See
Special Notes #6)
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LEVEL III Behaviors
are more serious than
Level II because they
endanger health and
safety, damage property,
and/or cause serious
disruptions to the learning
environment
Behaviors
All Level III, IV, and V
infractions, unless
otherwise noted,
require Schools
Police Automated
Reporting (SPAR).
Administrators must
contact Miami-Dade
Schools Police.
Miami-Dade Schools
Police will determine
if the incident will
result in an
information report or
will lead to other
police action(s).
Level IV
Dangerous or Violent
Behaviors
•
Battery against a non-staff
member
• Grand theft (over $300.00)
• Hate crime
• Hazing (felony)
• Motor vehicle theft
• Other major crimes/incidents
• Intent to sell and/or distribute
alcohol, unauthorized over-thecounter medications, drug
paraphernalia, controlled
substances and/or anything that
alters mood or is used for mood
altering
• Sale and/or distribution of
alcohol, unauthorized over-thecounter medications, drug
paraphernalia, controlled
substances and/or anything that
alters mood or is used for mood
altering (See Special Notes #1 )
• Sexting (2) (See pages 35)
• Sex offenses (other) (including
possession and/or distribution of
obscene or lewd materials)
Range of Corrective
Strategies
Plan IV
• Parent/guardian contact (See
Special Notes #4 )
• Suspension from school for one to
ten days (See Special Notes #5 )
• Corrective Strategies from Level I &
II
• Permanent removal from class
(placement review committee
decision required)
• Diversion Center
• Recommendation for alternative
educational setting
• Recommendation for expulsion
• Participation in counseling session
related to the infraction
• Refer to outside agency/provider
(See Special Notes #6)
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LEVEL IV Behaviors
are more serious acts of
unacceptable
behavior
than Level III. They
seriously endanger the
health and well-being of
others and/or damage
property.
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Behaviors
All Level III, IV, and V
infractions, unless
otherwise noted,
require Schools
Police Automated
Reporting (SPAR).
Administrators must
contact Miami-Dade
Schools Police.
Miami-Dade Schools
Police will determine
if the incident will
result in an
information report or
will lead to other
police action(s).
Level V
Most Serious, Dangerous or
Violent Behaviors
• Aggravated assault
• Aggravated battery against a
non-staff member
• Armed robbery
• Arson
• Assault/Threat against MDCPS employees or persons
conducting official business
• Battery or Aggravated battery
against M-DCPS employees or
persons conducting official
business(See Special Notes
#1)
• Homicide
• Kidnapping/Abduction
• Making a false report/threat
against the school(See Special
Notes #1)
• Sexting (3) Offense (See
page 36)
• Sexual battery
• Possession, use, sale, or
distribution of firearms,
explosives, destructive devices,
and other weapons. See
Special Notes #1)
Range of Corrective
Strategies
Plan V
• Parent/guardian contact (See
Special Notes #4 )
• Suspension from school for one to
ten days (See Special Notes #5 )
• Corrective Strategies from Level I &
II
• Permanent removal from class
(placement review committee
decision required)
• Diversion Center
• Recommendation for alternative
educational setting
• Recommendation for expulsion
• Participation in counseling session
related to the infraction
• Refer to outside agency/provider
(See Special Notes #6)
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LEVEL V Behaviors
are the most serious acts
of misconduct and violent
actions that threaten life.
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Right to Learn
Knowledge & Observation of Rules of Conduct
Respect for Persons & Property
Participation in School Programs, Student Government and Activities
Counseling Services
Student Records
Attendance
Grades
Marriage, Pregnancy & Parenthood
Free Speech, Expression & Assembly
Publications
Search & Seizure
Complaint Procedures
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Zero Tolerance Policy
Off-Campus Felony Offenses
Implication
for
Certain
Sex
Offenses
Wireless Communication Devices
Utilization of the Internet and
Inappropriate Use of Computers
Corporal Punishment
Individuals
with
Disabilities
in
Education Act (IDEA): Students with a
504 Plan
Procedures for Implementing the
45-School
Day
Alternative
Placement Rule for Students with
Disabilities
District Policy Against Bullying &
Harassment
District Dress Code Policy
Sexting
Use of Medication
Temporary Removal from Class
Permanent Removal from Class
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Suspension/Assignment to School
Center for Special Instruction (SCSI)
Assignment to an Alternative
Intervention Counseling Center
Peer Mediation
Other Alternatives
Denial of Bus Privileges
Denial of Privilege of Participating in
Social and/or extra-curricular activities
Outdoor Suspension
Diversion Center
Alternative Education Program
Expulsion
Work Back Program in lieu of
Expulsion
Code of Student Conduct
School
Schools’
Description
Total
Reports
Brownsville MS
4th place highest fights in state/ 81% school’s reports = fighting / 127 = fights/ 9= battery/ 7= tobacco / 5= trespassing
156
Cutler Bay MS
1st place highest fights in state / 89% school’s reports = fighting / 127= fights /9=battery / 7=tobacco / 5 trespassing
211
Mandarin Lakes K-8
2nd place highest fights in state; 96% school’s reports = fighting; 137= fights / 4=bullying / 1= battery
143
Toussaint L’Ouverture ES
4th place highest fights in state / 94 % school's reports = fighting / 127=fights / 1= battery /1 =sex harassment
135
Miami Southridge SHS
5th place highest fights in state/
211
Miami Carol City SHS
8th place highest fights in state/ 64% school’s reports = fighting / 103= fights / 24= tobacco / 10 = thefts / 6= weapons
possession / 4 = drug use
162
Andover MS
9th place highest fights in state/ 82% school’s reports = fighting / 102= fights / 5= bullying / 6 = thefts / 3 = battery / 1= drug
related / 1= sex harassment
123
North Dade MS
3rd place highest fights in state/ 78% school’s reports = fights/ 132=fights / 13= battery / 6= thefts / 4= bullying / 5= sexual
harassment
169
Jose de Diego MS
5th place highest fights in state/ 83% school’s reports=fights / 123=fights / 6=battery / 2=drug related / 3= sex harassment
148
Eneida M. Hartner ES
71% school’s reports = bullying & 12% school’s reports= sexual harassment / Highest % of sexual harassment reports in
Miami-Dade / 36= bullying / 6 = sexual harassment / 9= fights
51
Other Schools Listed
Campbell Drive K-8 Center
Florida City ES
Everglades K-8 Center
Hialeah SHS
Madison MS
Gateway Environmental K-8
G. Holmes Braddock SHS
Glades MS
Palm Springs MS
Miami Sunset SHS
Violent Acts Against Persons
Homicide
Sexual Battery
Robbery
Battery
Kidnapping
Physical Attack
Property
Breaking & Entering/Burglary
Larceny/Theft
Arson
Vandalism
Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs
Drug Use/Possession
Drug Sales
Alcohol
Tobacco 
Harassment
Threat/Intimidation
Sexual Harassment 
Bullying 
Harassment 
Sexual Assault
Hazing
Other Non-Violent
Sex Offenses
Trespassing
Other Major Offenses
Not Categorized
Fighting 
Disruption On Campus
Weapons Possession
On July 22, 2015 at approximately 8:10 a.m. four boys
were caught pushing and shoving each other in the
cafeteria during breakfast.
Ms. Smith the security monitor commanded the four
boys to STOP. The boys immediately stopped when
told to do so.
None of the boys involved in this incident were
injured.
The students were referred to Mr. Sample, Assistant
Principal at Sunshine Elementary K-8 Center.
Ms. Smith
filled out all
of the Student
Case
Management
Forms for this
incident.
Answer: Only 1 fight took place that morning,
which involved 4 students
Ms. Smith
filled out all
of the Student
Case
Management
Forms for this
incident.
Ms. Smith
filled out all
of the Student
Case
Management
Forms for this
incident.
Answer: Each student was given a different incident time. Mr.
Sample, AP used the time the parent/guardian was contacted as the
incident time. Because all the incident times are different, this one
fight now counts as four different fights for the school.
Special Note:
Each student
involved in
this fight
must have
the same
incident date
and same
incident
time.
Fighting (Minor)
Level II
Two or more students trying to physically hurt each other.
Fighting often begins with a disagreement between students that
can be solved without fighting. (See Fighting Minor and Fighting
Serious).
Occurs when two or more students engage in physical force
against each other and
They stop when an authority figure gives them a verbal
command to stop,
AND
There are no injuries that require medical attention as a
result of the fight.
Example: The students began to fight, but they stopped
when the teacher told them to stop and no one was hurt.
All Level III, IV, and V
infractions, unless
otherwise noted,
require Schools
Police Automated
Reporting (SPAR).
Administrators must
contact Miami-Dade
Schools Police.
Miami-Dade Schools
Police will determine
if the incident will
result in an
information report or
will lead to other
police action(s).
Fighting (Serious)
Level III
Occurs when two or more students engage in a physical force or violence
against each other and
They become so enraged that they do not stop when given a verbal
command to do so
OR
Physical restraint was required,
AND/OR
Someone is injured to an extent that requires immediate first aid or
medical attention.
Serious fighting MUST be reported to school police.
Example: Students involved in serious fighting that causes injury or
requires medical attention will be suspended.
Bill and Tommy got into a fight in the
hallway. Ms. Doe saw the boys, and
shouted for them to stop. The boys
disregarded Ms. Doe’s directive, and
continued fighting.
What type of incident is this?
a)
Fighting (Minor)
b)
Fighting (Serious)
c)
Battery
d)
General Disruptive Behavior
Paul and David where pushing and
shoving each other. When Mr. Smith
saw the boys, he immediately
directed the boys to stop and they
did.
What type of incident is this?
a)
Fighting (Minor)
b)
Fighting (Serious)
c)
Battery
d)
General Disruptive Behavior