Student Code of Conduct Revisions 2011 – 2012 School Year

Process Student Code of Conduct Committee Building administrators, parents, interventionists, teachers - AEA representatives Elementary and Secondary Building Administrators Parent-Business Advisory Council

Changes for the 2011 – 2012 School Year

Page 10: WHEN IS THE Student Code of Conduct IN FORCE? The Student Code of Conduct is in force: For bullying or harassment occurring out-of- school, if the act interferes with the educational rights of another student or causes a substantial or material disruption of the school environment.

P. 15: Attendance Unexcused Absence: An unexcused absence from school or class is an absence: Which is for a reason not listed as excused or About which the parent/guardian has no knowledge or For which the parental note of explanation is was not provided on or before the fifth day of the student's return first or second day of return to school following the absence  

P. 15: Attendance Long Term Leave: For high school students on a block schedule (9th – 12th) who relocate out of state for any time longer than a 5 school day vacation and for students kindergarten through eighth grade who relocate out of state for any time longer than a 10 school day vacation, the parent/guardian must provide documentation that the student has relocated out of state and the student must be withdrawn. For students who relocate out of state for any time longer than a 5 day vacation, the parent/guardian must provide documentation that the student has relocated out of state and the student must be withdrawn. The parent/guardian must re-enroll the student in the District once the family returns to the area. The school cannot ensure that the student will be able to be placed back in the original classroom.

Page 35: Intimidation and P. 44: Harassment Remove Intimidation and move Harassment to a Level II offense Add to the definition of harassment and bullying: The Student Code of Conduct will be enforced for any verified act of harassment/bullying, as defined above, committed out of school against an Appoquinimink School District student if the building administrator determines that the act of harassment/bullying interferes with the educational rights of another student and/or causes a substantial or material disruption of the school environment.

Page 37: Misuse of cell phones and all other electronic devices include the wording “electronic devices” after the word “cell phone” in the description and consequences.

Level II Offenses Add detention along with suspension for 6th – 12th grades as a subsequent offense for the following: Abusive language (P. 31), Class Cut (P. 32), School Cut/Truancy (P. 33), Defiance (P. 33), Leaving School without Authorization (P. 36)

Staff and Student Orientation All students will be oriented to the 2011 – 2012 Student Code of Conduct during the first week of school. They will sign that they have received a copy as well as their parent/guardian will sign acknowledging receipt. Staff will be oriented to the 2011 – 2012 Student Code of Conduct and the updates during the August in-service days.