1. Calera High School Code of Conduct Orientation
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2. Introduction Areas to remember:
Discipline/Attendance- Stress importance
CNP- Lunch forms turned in; seating; keep lunchroom clean
Parking- Assigned parking
Locker- No book bags or purses in classes or hallways.

3. Code of Conduct
The code of conduct will be reviewed with the students by Friday.
Period 1 – Slides 1-4
Period 2 – Slides 5-7
Period 3 – Slide 8-11
Period 6 – Slides 12-15
Period 7 – Slides 16-18
Period 8 – Q & A
Distribute Shelby County Acknowledgement Forms.
CaHS Handbook is in student agenda.
Collect Shelby Acknowledgement Forms, CAHS Hand Book.
* Students should sign list stating they received a copy of the Code of Conduct.
* Students are to return the Acknowledgement Form
signed by both the parent and the student by Friday, August 14th.
**Teachers make a master list of students who do not turn in form to Mr. Sims on Friday.

4. Important Updates Dress code-- pg.13
Shorts, skirts/ dresses must be mid-thigh or longer in the front/back
Leggins or other similar garment (jeggings) should be worn with appropriate outer garment and must be proper length. Excessively tight leggings or jeggins will not be allowed.
“Articles of Clothing” worn too low, too long, too tight, or too loose are not permitted.
Pajama style pants, i.e Yoga Pants/Athletic Wear prohibited
Cell phone use-- Remind students that cell phones: vibrations, alarms, any audible noise is considered a distraction of the school program, and a cell phone violation.

5. Important Updates Class II Violations Class III Violations
E Cigarettes (Electronic)
Possession of pornographic, suggestive, or inappropriate material
219The unauthorized use of electronic communication devices (personal or school)
Class III Violations
303 Add or in possession of stolen property valued at more than $100.00
319 The misuse or abuse of electronic communication devices (personal or school)
Class IV Violations
416 Terrorist Threat- A threat by any means (verbal or otherwise) to commit a crime of violence or to damage any property

6. Emphasis SCBOE Code of Conduct
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty – page 3
Class I Violations – page 8
Class II Violations – page 8,9
Class III Violations – page 9,10
Class IV Violation – page 10,11
Dress Code– page 13
Attendance page – 14-17
Harassment, Violence, Threats of Violence, Intimidation – page 18
Cell Phone Use – page 18
Acceptable Use Policy for Technology – page 19-21
Medication Procedures- page 26
Parent Request form for Excused Absence – page 27

7. Code of Conduct Class I Violations Class II Violation
Excessive tardiness, distraction of the school program, non- conformity to dress code, failure to come to class prepared.
Consequences: parent/teacher/student conference, detention, and ISS
Class II Violation
Defiance or Disrespect
Tobacco, Academic Dishonesty, Skipping
Threat, Harassment, Bullying
Unauthorized use of electronic Communication Devices(personal or school
Consequences: Parent Conference, Multiple Day ISS, detention, Saturday School

8. Code of Conduct Class III Violations Class IV Violation
Fighting (Students suspended from school may not return to school without a parent meeting with admin.)
Stealing (More than $100 value)
Providing false information
Misuse/Abuse of electronic communication device (personal or school)
Consequences: Suspension/Alternative School
Class IV Violation
Drugs
Weapons
Two Class III offenses
Consequences: Suspension/alternative School/Expulsion

10. Attendance
Absence
Students will have pre-referral to Early Warning meeting after 3 unexcused absences
Students will be referred to Early Warning Court after 7 unexcused absences
6 unexcused absences in a semester, student is subject to lose credit
Unexcused Check-ins
6 during a semester—Saturday School
9 during a semester--- OSS 1day Early Warning pre-referral
12 during a semester--- Multiple OSS, Early Warning court submission

11. Attendance Tardiness to class
3 during a month ASD; 6 during a month subsequent ASD
9 during a 9 weeks--- Saturday School
12 during a 9 weeks--- Suspension
**Students have 3 days upon the return to school to submit parent notes!
Students may submit 6 notes per semester/12 total for the school year. (this does not guarantee the absence will be excused. )

12. AUP
In general, students should only use technology with a teacher or administrator’s permission. During school hours they should only use technology, whether the Board’s or their own personal technology, for school-related purposes. Students should not expect that their files, communications, or Internet use while using Board-owned technology, are private.
Students shall not use Technology to compromise the personal privacy, reputation, identity, or safety of themselves or others.
Students shall not use Technology for improper, antisocial, unethical, or illegal activity

13. AUP Students shall not tamper, disable, damage, disrupt, or install
Students shall not invade, trespass, spy, falsify, cheat, waste, or use technology resources for personal purposes .
Disciplinary actions for violating the AUP will be commensurate with those outlined in the Shelby County Board of Education Student Code of Conduct and Attendance. In certain cases, financial penalties may apply.

14. Harrassment/Bullying
Harassment is defined as a continuous pattern of intentional behavior, and includes (but is not limited to) written, electronic, verbal, or physical acts that are reasonably perceived to be threatening by the student-victim.
CAHS has “0” Tolerance Policy

15. Cell Phone Usage BYOD Policy
With classroom teacher’s permission and for instructional purposes only.
If student violates policy, device will be taken up and will be returned when a parent can come to pick up the device.
Teachers will not allow student to charge their phones in class.
The library will offer a charging station for a small fee.

16. Parking General rules for using school parking lot:
A parking form must be signed by each student and by parent/guardian agreeing to rules and random drug testing
A parking hang tag must be purchased
Students must park in designated parking space
Once arriving, students must park and immediately enter building

17. Parking Students may not return to car without admin escort
Students are expected to drive safely.
Violation of safety or traffic rules could result in temporary or permanent loss of driving privileges.
Students may not park at the public park or library and walk to school

18. Code of Conduct Items returned to Mr. Sims:
1. Master List of students who receive orientation in your class with the student signature next to their printed name.
2. List of students who have not returned the acknowledgment form.
3. All acknowledgment forms signed by both the parent and students.