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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Discipline SHCC Updates

5. Extra/Co-Curricular Pledge Violation Consequences
First Offense 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.

6. Extra/Co-Curricular Pledge Violation Consequences
Second Offense 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

7. Dress Code SHCC Updates

8. NISD Student Dress Code

9. Health SHCC Updates

10. Health SHCC Updates

11. Safety SHCC Updates

12. Technology SHCC Updates

13. General SHCC Updates

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