Student Handbook and Code of Conduct 2017-2018 Presented by Suzie McNeese, Ed.D., Director of Student Services June 26, 2017

Purpose of SHCC NISD’s response to requirements of Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code To provide the best learning environment for students Promote safety and an atmosphere conducive to learning Teaches students self-discipline through making decisions and understanding consequences Addresses school-related issues Reviews student related Board policies and administrative procedures Serve as a resource for basic information that is needed by parents and students during the school year

Input from Campus Administrators and Stakeholders State Law Local Policy Input from Campus Administrators and Stakeholders Review by Attorney Feedback from Administrators and DEIC Updates to SHCC Review by Asst. Superintendents Review by Superintendent Present to School Board Review and Approved by School Board SHCC Published to Community in English & Spanish

Discipline SHCC Updates

Extra/Co-Curricular Pledge Violation Consequences First Offense - 10 PERCENT OF ACTIVITY’S PROGRAM/CONTESTS suspension Violations at this level are first time violations of the Student Code of Conduct Levels I, II, or III as determined by the campus administration including the appropriate coordinator/coach/sponsor within the activity. The student shall be suspended from non-curricular required contests, competitions, and/or activities for a period of 10 percent (10%) of that activity’s program/contests, including any contests, competitions, or activities that fall on weekends and/or holidays during the 10 percent suspension period. If the incident happens during a weekend and/or holiday, the student may not participate during that time, and once school reconvenes, the student will complete the 10 percent days of the suspension period. The start date of the suspension period will be determined by campus administration and participation may reconvene on the day following the completion of the 10 percent suspension period. Parents will be notified of the disciplinary consequence, the start date of the suspension, and the length of the suspension period in writing.

Extra/Co-Curricular Pledge Violation Consequences   Second Offense - 20 PERCENT OF ACTIVITY’S PROGRAM/CONTESTS suspension Offenses at this level are second time violations of the Student Code of Conduct Level I, II, or III as determined by the campus administration including the appropriate coordinator/coach/sponsor within the activity. The student shall be suspended from non-curricular required contests, competitions, and/or activities for a period of 20 days, including any contests, competitions, or activities that fall on weekends and/or holidays during the 20 day suspension period. If the incident happens during a weekend and/or holiday, the student may not participate during that time, and once school reconvenes, the student will complete the remaining 20 days of the suspension period. The start date of the suspension period will be determined by campus administration and participation may reconvene on the day following the 20 day suspension period. Parents will be notified of the disciplinary consequence, the start date of the suspension, and the length of the suspension period. THIRD Offense – one calendar year suspension

Dress Code SHCC Updates

NISD Student Dress Code

Health SHCC Updates

Health SHCC Updates

Safety SHCC Updates

Technology SHCC Updates

General SHCC Updates

Future of SHCC Additional changes may be required after legal updates from the state