To Improve Pupil Performance
To Increase Teaching Strategies

1. Everyone emphasizes the importance of learning.
2. Teachers and administrators continually strive to improve instructional effectiveness.
3. Students and teachers are engaged in new learning activities.
4. Staff is involved in professional development.
5. Students and teachers share high expectations for performance and quality instruction.
6. Parents and community members are invited to become involved.
7. Discipline is firm and consistent.
8. School time is used for learning.
9. There is a safe and orderly environment.
10. Members of the school community share a clear and focused mission.

• Introduction - 1
• Phone #'s - 2
• Schedule page - 5
• School Map - 6
• Bell Schedule - 9
• 2005 - 2006 Report Card Periods - 10
  
  
• Student Code of Conduct - 10
• Bill of Student Rights - 11
• Bill of Student Responsibilities - 12
• Role of the Parent - 13
• Role of the Teacher - 13
• Role of the Building Administration - 14
• Role of the Superintendent and the Board of Education - 14
• Attendance Policy - 15
• Permission to Leave School - 17
  
  
• School Services - 19
• Counseling Services - 19
• Psychology Services - 19
• Medical Services - 19
• Medication - 19
  
  
• General Information - 20
• Overall Role of School Personnel - 20
• Homework and Textbooks - 20
• Appropriate Dress - 20
• Care for School Property - 21
• Computer Misuse - 21
• Computer Abuse - 21
• Conflict Resolution - 22
• Daily Opening Exercises - 22
• Electronic Devices - 22
• Identification Badges - 22
• Library Media Center - 22
• Parking and Driving on School Property - 23
• Passes - 24
• Public Display of Affection - 24
• School Bus Information - 25
• School Closings - 25
• School Locks and Lockers - 26
• Student Government - 26
• Telephones - 26
• In-District Activities - 26
• Visitors - 26
• Working Papers - 27
• Senior Privileges - 27
• Study Hall – Underclassmen - 27
• School Clubs and Organizations - 28

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• Youth Services Directory - 28
• Withdrawals and Transfers from School - 29
• Privileges and Responsibilities - 29
• Academic Requirements - 29
• Study Hall Expectations - 29
• Evacuation Procedures - 30
• Fire Drills - 30
• Skip Days - 30
• Inquiries and Searches in School - 30
  
  
• Guidance and Counseling Services - 31
• Counselor-Student Assignments - 31
• Graduation Requirements - 31
• Minimum Schedule - 32
• Program of Studies - 32
• Minimum Units Required for Class Standing - 32
• Burton Ramer Technical Career Center - 32
• Student Support Center - 33
• Career Center - 33
• Schedule Changes - 33
• Physical Education Course Requirements - 34
  
  
• Extra Curricular/Academic Eligibility Policy - 35
  
  
• Policies/Procedures and Discipline - 36
  
  
• Student Conduct and Discipline - 36
• General Policy - 36
• Discipline - 37
• Code of Conduct - 37
• Range of Consequences - 38
• Due Process - 38
• Definitions of Terms - 38
• Attendance - 40
• School Authority/Relationships - 42
• School Order/Safety - 43
• Major Infractions - 46
• Smoking Policy - 47
• Chemical Substance Abuse (Drug/Alcohol) - 49
• Violent Behaviors - 50
• Weapons/Explosives - 53
  
• Bus Rules and Regulations - 54
  
  
• Cafeteria Conduct - 55
  
  
• Harassment - 55
  
  
• Sexual Harassment - 56
  
  
• Due Process for Suspensions - 57
  
  
• Alma Mater - 59

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Paul V.Moore Student Schedule

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Ground Floor Plan

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First Floor Plan

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Second Floor Plan

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Bell Schedules

Use self-control in your actions and language.

Treat yourself and others with care and consideration.

Be truthful, honest and fair in your dealings with others.

Listen and work together to make a positive contribution.

Put forth your best effort in whatever you attempt.

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1. Pursue an education in an atmosphere that is safe and conducive to learning, and to achieve all that they are capable of achieving.
2. Enroll in courses of study for which they are qualified.
3. Be respected on the merits of their attributes as individuals.

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4. Procedural due process guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New York Education law.
5. Freedom of speech and freedom of expression to the degree that the exercise of their freedom does not interfere with the educational process or infringe upon the rights of others.
6. Freedom from discrimination relative to participation in curriculum offerings, athletics, and extracurricular activities, provided the student meets established criteria.
7. Make recommendations through the student government regarding school rules, school regulations or issues pertaining to student organizations.

1. Come to school prepared so that you can be successful.
2. Maintain regular attendance as established by school district policy and New York State Education Law.
3. Conduct themselves with respect toward self, fellow students, teachers and others.
4. Strive to achieve to their fullest potential in all areas.
5. Follow all reasonable directives of the faculty and administration.
6. Fulfill all classroom obligations to teachers, including those related to course requirements.
7. Demonstrate respect for school property and for the property of others.
8. Demonstrate appropriate conduct, good citizenship and good sportsmanship when participating in or attending school sponsored events and activities.
9. Dress in a clean, safe and presentable manner that is not hazardous to themselves or others, and does not disrupt the educational process.
10. Fulfill all financial obligations, including but not limited to fundraisers, vandalism, lost or damaged school property, etc.

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1. Recognize that the primary responsibility for a child's welfare and development rests with the parent.
2. Teach the child by word and example, respect for law and authority.
3. Encourage the child to learn and respect the rights of others.
4. Encourage the child to attend school.
5. Know and understand the rules and regulations a child is required to observe at school.
6. Become familiar with handbooks provided at each building.
7. Provide guidance for the child to develop socially appropriate standards of conduct and behavior.
8. Strive to maintain the child in good physical, mental and emotional health.
9. Require the child to dress in a clean, safe and presentable manner.
10. Provide encouragement and support for the child in completing homework assignments.
11. Seek involvement in the child's school, its teachers, programs and activities; as well as to attend parent conferences and school functions.

1. Demonstrate, by work and action, respect for law and order and self-discipline.
2. Provide students with direction and guidance that will assist them in thinking, reasoning and in being responsible for their actions.
3. Keep students and parents informed regarding student development and progress.
4. Treat students as individuals.
5. Express enthusiasm and concern for teaching and learning.
6. Involve him/herself in the development of school rules and regulations regarding student conduct, and to require the appropriate student observance of the rules and regulations.
7. Be consistent, fair and firm in dealing with students both in and out of the classroom.
8. Reinforce positive student behavior.
9. Seek appropriate resources to bring about positive change in student behavior.
10. Continue to grow professionally in matters relating to positive student behavior.
11. Inform students and parents regarding curriculum at various grade levels.

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1. Create an environment that is conducive to learning.
2. Exercise the authority delegated by the Superintendent of Schools.
3. Be consistent, fair and firm in making decisions that affect students, staff and parents.
4. Demonstrate, by word and example, respect for law and order, self-discipline, and a sincere concern for all parents under his/her authority.
5. Develop reasonable and effective class schedules and teaching assignments for students and staff.
6. Set up and maintain open lines of communication with students, staff and parents.
7. Become involved with students by attending and supervising school activities, and by visiting classrooms.
8. Work with students, teachers, counselors and parents to establish cooperative techniques for bringing about positive student behavior.
9. Provide for the clear dissemination of rules and regulations to students, staff and parents.
10. Provide students and staff the rights of due process and equal protection that are guaranteed under the law.

1. Employ and maintain a skilled and responsive staff at all levels.
2. Provide a program of instruction to help meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs.
3. Enforce discipline in accordance with district policies and New York State Law.
4. Provide for an ongoing assessment of programs and facilities to determine their effectiveness.
5. Be fair and consistent in rendering decisions regarding students whose behavior problems have been referred or appealed to the Superintendent of Schools or the Board of Education.
6. Provide for the in-service training of staff and regular substitutes.

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Absenteeism

1. Regular attendance is an important aspect of a student's educational program.
2. The educational process requires a continuity of instruction and active classroom participation.
3. The maximization of student interaction with his or her teacher and peers occurs through regular attendance.
4. Regular attendance is a major component of academic success. It increases student achievement and reduces the drop out rate.

1. Physically present in the classroom or working under the directions of the classroom teacher for over half of the class scheduled meeting time.
2. Working pursuant to an approved independent study program.
3. Receiving approved alternative instruction.

Consequences for Excessive Absenteeism:

1. Meeting attendance requirement.
2. Obtaining a passing grade. In order to receive course credit, a student must be in attendance for a minimum of 85% of all scheduled class meetings. There is no differentiation between excused and unexcused absences.

1. Teacher notifies student, calls parent, sends letter to parents, and sends copy to counselor.
2. Assistant Principal meets with student and calls parents.

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Appeal Process:

Steps to follow when absent
Students not in their classrooms by 7:55 a.m. are considered either absent or tardy to school.

1. Bring a written note signed by parent or guardian stating the dates of the absence and reason to the Attendance Office.
2. Failure to do so within three (3) days constitutes an unexcused absence.

1. Report to the Attendance Office immediately.
2. Turn in an excuse explaining why they are late.
3. Serve assigned Detentions or Saturday Schools (if applicable)

1. The parent or guardian must send a written, dated request for the medication to be given.
2. A written order must be received and signed by the doctor stating the name of the medication, time to be given, effect of the medication, duration of order, and side effects.
3. Medication must be brought to school by the parent or guardian in the original container from the pharmacy.
4. All long-term medications must be renewed annually.
5. Students who have acute life threatening allergies, such as bee sting, must follow the above directions to avoid any delay in care, which could be fatal.

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Care for School Property

Computer Misuse

Computer Abuse

1. Willful disruption of computer workstation services (hardware or software) that deny others use of a computer.
2. Tampering with electronic documents created by others.
3. Damage to computer hardware.
4. Unauthorized access to network services.

Level 1: Removal of computer privileges outside class not academic in nature (research paper, term paper, etc.). This will be under direct supervision and last 5 school days. The parents will be contacted. Students will receive 1 – 3 Saturday School detentions.
Level 2: 3 day Out-of-school suspension.
Level 3 5 day Out-of-School Suspension

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Conflict Resolution

Daily Opening Exercises

Electronic Devices

Identification Badges

Library Media Center

Parking and Driving on School Property

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To apply for student parking:

1. Registration forms are to be turned in between June 26 – August 23.
2. Get a letter from your employer verifying the times, which you work.
3. Submit the completed Student Driver Registration form to the office with the letter from your employer and a copy of both your vehicle registration and complete valid drivers license. (No parking applications will be considered without all the necessary information.)

1. During school hours, student operated vehicles will be parked in the designated space only. (Warning – Vehicles may be subject to search by administration). CARS NOT PARKED WITHIN THE DESIGNATED SPACE BOUNDARIES WILL BE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.
2. Students who are allowed the privilege of parking on campus must also accept the responsibility of arriving to school on time every day for class. Tardiness to school will cause an automatic forfeiture of the students parking privilege.
3. Students are not to go to vehicles, or to the parking lots, during the school day for any reason without prior permission of an administrator.
4. Any student found in possession, of or using either alcohol or drugs, will lose their parking privileges.
5. The speed limit on all school property is 10 miles per hour.
6. Students are expected to exercise good traffic safety practices on school properties.
7. Students approved for this privilege have been granted permission to park ONLY the vehicle identified. Students are NOT to “loan” their spaces to any other students. Students are to drive ONLY the vehicle registered.
8. UNREGISTERED VEHICLES PARKED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY ARE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. If any vehicle is towed from school property it is the owner's responsibility for payment.

1. Students must request permission to use these passes.
2. Students must also have a valid ID visible in order to utilize their passes.
3. A teacher has the right to deny the use of these passes if they feel it is not appropriate for the student to leave class.
4. Students need not use their monthly passes to go on an errand for a teacher, go to the office when called, or to see a teacher at the teacher's request. Teachers should use the TEACHER PASSES for such purpose.

Study Hall – Underclassmen

• Media Center (Library)
• Quiet Study Hall
• Guidance Office – if you need to see a counselor
• Classroom – for remedial or lab work (with teacher's permission and pre-signed pass).

School Clubs and Organizations

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Withdrawals and Transfers from School

Privileges and Responsibilities

Academic Requirements

Study Hall Expectations

Evacuation Procedures

Fire/Lockdown/Sheltering Drills

Skip Days

Inquiries and Searches in School

Guidance and Counseling Services

Counselor-Student Assignments

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Schedule

Program of Studies

Minimum Units Required for Class Standing

To be promoted from:


Freshman to Sophomore - 4 ½ units and pass English 9 or Global History 9

Sophomore to Junior - 10 units and pass English 9 and Global History 9, and English 10 or Global History 10

Junior to Senior - Must be enrolled in courses, which enable the student to graduate in June.

Burton Ramer Technical Career Center

Student Support Center

Career Center

Schedule Changes

The following rules need apply:

1. No one can add a semester course after the first 10 days.
2. Students must remain in scheduled courses(s) until an authorized program change has been put in place.
3. All schedule changes require written parental permission.
4. No students may drop
   1. full year courses after the 4th week
   2. Semester courses after the 4th week.

SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST WILL BE APPROVED (IF POSSIBLE) FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:


1. Computer error
2. Incorrect course level
3. Course omitted
4. Changes resulting from pass/fail in summer school
Students desiring a schedule change for the above reasons will complete the schedule change request form and return it to the Guidance Office.

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SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS WILL BE DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:

1. Teacher change
2. Period change
3. Request to be in another class with friends
4. Student lack of motivation to complete course
5. Dropping a class to avoid a failing grade, These grade will be recorded on student transcripts.

ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY MUST BE ADDRESSED ONLY BY THE BUILDING ADMINISTRATION.



Physical Education Course Requirements

1. If a student fails to meet course requirements, the student will be required to make up the requirements during the following semester, school year, or at summer school. The high school Guidance Office and administration must approve summer school attendance and credit.
2. Students pursuing an accelerated program resulting in early graduation will not be penalized by the Physical Education requirements.
3. Once a student has earned two units of credit for Physical Education, he/she will not have to take additional credits.
4. Numeric grades will be given and will be factored into a student's class ranking, honor roll, or grade point average.
5. Students excused from PE class for medical reasons will be dealt with on an individual basis in consultation with the Health Office, guidance counselor, physical education teachers, Athletic Director, and building administration.

Physical Education Procedures
(This is being revised during the 2006 – 2007 School year)

1. Students must pass with a 65 average or better.
2. If a student is unprepared for class, their grade for that marking period will automatically drop (e.g. “100” down to “80”), unless the unprepared is made up.
3. Two unprepared classes during a unit (if not made up) will be an automatic failure of the unit.
4. A total of 3 unprepared classes are allowed for the entire year. Any additional ones will cause failure of any subsequent units.

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The following is a summarization of Board of Education policy #5305.

All students who participate in any extra-curricular activities are covered by this policy.

This includes but is not limited to:

Clubs (recreational or academic), Sports, Musicals/Plays, Marching Band

Requirements:

Students must pass all subjects with a minimum grade of 65 at each mark-reporting period (every six weeks in the high school).

If they do not:

1. Students will be on Academic Advisement for 10 days. During this time, they must demonstrate they have raised their grade to a 65 or have made significant progress that can be documented by the teacher. The student can still practice and play.
2. If unsuccessful during Academic Advisement, the student will be placed on Academic Probation for 10 days. During this time, they must demonstrate they have raised their grade to a 65 or have made significant progress that can be documented by the teacher. The student can still practice but cannot play.
3. If unsuccessful during Academic Probation, the student will become Ineligible for a period of five weeks. During this time, they must demonstrate they have raised their grade to 65 or have made significant progress that can be documented by the teacher. The student cannot practice or play.

End of the year status:
Students who have one or more failing grades below 65 at the end of the school year will be placed on academic advisement for the first 10 school days of the next year.

Passing Grade: 65 is the passing grade for the 2006 - 2007 school year



Review Committee:

1. Students and/or parents may request that a Review Committee be convened to review special situations and circumstances.
2. Must be convened within 3 school days or request, with recommendations to Superintendent, within 3 school days after committee meets.
3. Superintendent will render the final determination.

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Policies/Procedures and Discipline

Student Conduct and Discipline

What If I Do the Right Things?

Certainly we expect that you will try to behave appropriately and show respect for your classmates, teachers, and school staff. We recognize this effort in a number of ways - individual incentive rewards, citizenship rewards, extra "fun" activities, and special team activities.

We encourage you to work with the Student Council and your teachers to suggest and develop new ways to reward student citizenship and growth. Have a wonderful year!

Regulations for Maintenance of Order on School Property

Students will not:

1. Refuse to identify themselves when requested to do so.
2. Obstruct or disrupt teaching, administration, or other activities held on school property.
3. Endanger the health, safety, or welfare of any other person.
4. Damage school property.
5. Enter or use school facilities without authorization.
6. Use, possess, or distribute alcohol, narcotics, or illegal drugs.
7. Fail to comply with directions of school personnel and any law enforcement officer acting in the performance of their duties.
8. Possess firearms, fireworks, explosives, dangerous chemicals, or any other weapons.
9. Smoke on school property.
10. Use lockers for storage of any dangerous or illegal materials.
11. Have bottles, cans, or food items in the halls before, during, or after school.

General Policy

All students must abide by and adhere to policies approved by the Central Square Board of Education and Paul V. Moore High School Administration. In addition, all students are expected to follow specific instructions given by a teacher, staff member, or administrator relating to the operation of the school program. Failure to comply may be considered an act of insubordination. The purpose of written disciplinary regulations is to prevent or deter unacceptable behavior, and provide for uniformity and fairness in dealing with all students. The goals of the written code are to establish a positive learning atmosphere, to ensure understanding and respect for the rights and property of all, and to promote individual responsibility and self-control.

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Discipline

All corrective consequences for violations of school rules will be reasonable in manner, moderate in degree, and appropriate to the violation. They will be of such a nature that each subsequent violation will be dealt with more severely during the students' high school Career. The infractions of school discipline are listed on the following pages. It is not possible to cover all topics of student misbehavior. Changes may occur at the discretion of the Administration. In all instances, the Principal, and/or his/her designated representative, has the right to change penalties whenever extenuating circumstances are present, so that justice may be tempered with reason and understanding in relationship to the infraction.



Code of Conduct

The following discipline code applies to the behavior of all students attending Paul V. Moore High School, and/or on school grounds, in the school buildings, and/or participating in school-sponsored activities. Serious or flagrant violations of the District's Code of Conduct (as per the Project Save legislation) can result in an immediate hearing with the Superintendent or Board of Education. A student may be suspended from school or be subjected to other forms of disciplinary action when a student violates the district code of conduct.



Disciplinary Procedures

The administration and the staff believe that written procedures and regulations improve the educational process and efficiency of the operation of the school. It is the responsibility of the Board of Education, administration and teaching staff to enforce these policies uniformly. It is the responsibility of students and parents to have knowledge of, and abide by, discipline policies. Discipline is most effective when it deals directly with the problem at the time and place it occurs, and in a way the students view as fair and impartial. Therefore, before seeking outside assistance, staff will first use all their resources to create a change of behavior in the classroom or building. When the staff has made every effort to bring about positive behavior change, and has been unsuccessful, the student will be referred to the administration. After the referral, the administration assumes the role of deciding what further action will be taken.

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Range of Consequences

The range of penalties at the high school, which may be imposed for violations of the student disciplinary code, includes the following.



Verbal warning	Written warning
Written notification to guardian(s)	Reprimand
Timeout (ISSD)	Lunch detention
Detention	Extended detention
(Exclusion) Removal from class (ISSD)	Saturday School Detention
Transportation Suspension	Suspension of other privileges
Suspension from athletics	Suspension (extracurricular)
Suspension from school	Involuntary transfer
Probation Referral	Referral to outside agencies
Court action	Superintendent's Hearing


Depending upon the nature of the violation, it is the desire of the Board of Education that student discipline is progressive, i.e., a student's first violation should merit a lighter penalty than subsequent violations. It is also the Board's desire that staff members imposing such penalty take into account all other relevant factors in determining the appropriate penalty. The above penalties may be imposed either alone or in combination.



Due Process

Students should know that, in disciplinary matters - particularly when suspension is involved, they have the right to due process. Essentially, due process involves:

1. The right to be informed of the specific violation they are being disciplined for.
2. An opportunity for some kind of hearing prior to punishment.
3. The right to an appeal.
Definitions of Terms

Disciplinary Referral: A written referral describes the nature of the negative student behavior. Copies are sent to the student, parent/guardian, staff, and retained in the student's file.

Staff Detention: Sudents may be assigned to an after school detention with a staff member or in the detention room. This detention will be for a period of time to be determined by the staff member for disciplinary violations. Detention is considered to be part of the regular school day and takes precedence over other scheduled activities.



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School Detention:
Students may be assigned to an after school detention period for disciplinary violations. A staff member or an administrator can assign this detention for a fifty-minute period of time. Detention is considered to be part of the regular school day and takes precedence over all other scheduled activities (including work for students). ISSD (Timeout):
A teacher may assign a pupil ISSD (timeout) for a class period during the school day. A student assigned to ISSD will report to the room directly from the assigning teacher or administrator. ISSD (Timeout) will be a consequence given when a student's behavior is severe and/or repeated during class to cause disruption to the learning process. Students will serve this time in the designated room that is monitored by a teaching assistant. When in the room, the basic rules are:


1. No talking
2. No idle time
3. All schoolwork sent by teachers must be completed and turned in by the following day.



Saturday School Detention:

As an alternative disciplinary action to suspension from school, a procedure of Saturday School Detention has been implemented. Saturday School Detention may be utilized as an intermediate disciplinary action but not serious enough to warrant suspension from school. Saturday School Detention may be utilized for excessive class cutting, insubordination, disruptive behavior, smoking, truancy, and excessive removals from class (3 or more), recurrent tardiness to classes and/or school, or any other similar offenses. Students may be placed on Saturday School Detention only by one of the building administrators or his/her designee for unacceptable actions in school.

An administrator or his/her designee may assign a pupil Saturday School Detention for a period of 1-5 Saturdays. During Saturday School Detention, the pupil attends school on Saturday from 7:30 am. To 12:00 p.m. and completes assignments in a specially designated area. The students must bring work: this work will be completed in the Saturday School Detention. It is the intention of this school administration that all work be completed during the period of Saturday School Detention so that students do not fall behind academically.



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Students who are placed on Saturday School Detention will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities, sports programs, or to attend any school functions for the duration of this Detention. Students are to leave the school building and property immediately at the end of their school detention. The detention for Saturday School ends at 12:00 p.m. and students have full participation privileges providing they have successfully completed their Saturday School Detention. Failure to attend Saturday School Detention will result in further punitive actions.


1. Student will be assigned an additional two Saturday School Detentions
   
2. If a student misses either of these Saturday School Detentions, then a three day suspension will result immediately following the conclusion of the assigned Saturday School Detention. The students will still have to serve the remaining Saturday School Detention that he or she skipped. (These detentions do not just go away).
   
3. If a student still persists in missing any of the Saturday School Detentions assigned after the first suspension, then a five day suspension will result immediately following the conclusion of the assigned Saturday School Detentions. Again the students will still have to serve the remaining Saturday School Detentions that he or she skipped or that are remaining.


It is the parents' responsibility to provide transportation.

Out-of-School Suspension:

An administrator may suspend a pupil from school for a period not to exceed 5 days. Suspension is considered to be the most serious disciplinary action taken by the school. It is therefore used only for extreme or repeated violations of our guidelines. According to N.Y.S. Education Law, students may be suspended for being insubordinate, disorderly, or for conduct, which endangers the safety, morals, health or welfare of others. Students under suspension will not be allowed to attend or participate in any school function, or be on any school property (buses included), during the time of suspension and possibly after the suspension if so directed by the administration. Please be aware that suspensions from B.O.C.E.S. are enforced by the high school and vice/versa.

Superintendent's Suspension:

The Superintendent of Schools may suspend a pupil for a period of more than five days. Specific procedures must be followed before an indeterminate suspension is issued. Refer to section 500.7e of the District Policy Book for complete information about suspension procedures.

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A student is deemed tardy if not in the properly assigned room when the bell rings to indicate the beginning of the period. If you are tardy on more than three (3) occasions during the school year, the following will result:

Tardy to Class

Offense

1st - Teacher Warning
2nd - Teacher Warning, Possible Detention
3rd - 1-3 days Staff Detention
4th - 3-5 days Staff Detention
5th - 1-5 days Staff or School Detention


*** Excessive tardies to school will result in In School Suspension and/or Saturday School.

Truancy from Class ("Skipping")

Students do not have a choice of attending or not attending classes, study halls, and/or detention. Students must be in their assigned classes and/or study halls for the period of time designated for these activities.

STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO MAKE UP CLASSWORK OR TESTS IF THEY HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE TRUANT FROM CLASS.


Offense:

1st - 1-day Staff or School Detention, notified parent
2nd - 2-day Staff or School Detention, notified parent
3rd - 3-day Staff or School Detention, notified parent
4th - 1-3 days Saturday School, administrative parent contact
5th - 3-5 days Saturday School, administrative parent contact


Truancy from School

A student who fails to attend school for other than lawful reasons is truant.
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO MAKE-UP CLASSWORK OR TESTS IF THEY HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE TRUANT FROM SCHOOL.

Offense:

1st - 1-day Saturday School, parent notification
2nd - 2-days Saturday School, parent notification
3rd - 3-days Saturday School, parent conference
4th - 4-days Saturday School, family court action
5th - 5-days Saturday School, family court action





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Leaving School Building or Grounds without Permission

Students are not permitted to leave the school or grounds without permission. Permission to leave the school or grounds during the school day may only be given by an Administrator. In addition, Students are not allowed to transport others off school grounds during the school day.

Offense:

1st - 1-3 days Saturday School, parent notification
2nd - 3-5 days Saturday School, parent notification
3rd - 3-days External Suspension, and parent conference
4th - 5-days External Suspension, and parent conference


School Authority/Relationships

Insubordination

Is the passive refusal to respond to a reasonable request or instruction (example: student does not respond to an adult staff member's reasonable request).

Offense:

1st - 1-3 days Staff Detention
2nd - 3-5 days Staff Detention
3rd - 1-5 days School Detention
4th - 1-3 days Saturday School, parents notified
5th - 3-5 days Saturday School, parents notified


Gross Insubordination

Is the outright refusal to respond to an adult's reasonable request or instruction (example: the refusal results in a disruption of the educational environment). Serious offenses of gross insubordination, as determined by the administration, may lead to immediate suspension on the first offense.

Offense:

1st - 1-day Saturday School, parent notification
2nd - 2-days Saturday School, parent notification
3rd - 3-days Saturday School, and parent conference
4th - 3-days External Suspension, and parent conference
5th - 5-days External Suspension, and parent conference



Obscene, Indecent, Grossly Inconsiderate Behavior, Foul Language, Obscene Gestures, Harassment, Verbal Abuse, Intimidation, Racist Remarks, Spitting.

The severity of the offense dictates the severity of the punishment. At the discretion of the administration, the following guidelines will be followed.



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Minor Offenses: -
1st - 1-day Staff or School Detention, notified parent
2nd - 2-day Staff or School Detention, notified parent
3rd - 3-day Staff or School Detention, notified parent
4th - 1-day Saturday School, administrative parent contact
5th - 2-day Saturday School, administrative parent contact



Major Offenses:

1st - 1-day Saturday School, parent notification
2nd - 2-days Saturday School, parent notification
3rd - 3-days Saturday School, and parent conference
4th - 3-days External Suspension, and parent conference
5th - 5-days External Suspension, and parent conference



Comments Directed at or about a Staff Member or other Adults:


1st - 3-days External Suspension, and parent conference
2nd - 5-days External Suspension, and parent conference



In instances of sexual harassment, Saturday School suspensions and external suspensions may be employed.

In instances of possession, creation, or storage of defamatory literature on school property, students will automatically receive a 3 or 5 day suspension. Additionally, instances of these behaviors that occur outside of school: including, but not limited to the internet, that cause a disruption to the learning process or a potentially dangerous situation in school may be dealt with by the administration and law enforcement. (This includes but does not limit to racist, sexual, gender bias, etc. documents)

School Order/Safety

Academic Cheating

If an offense of academic cheating comes at the end of a course, or in a major part of the course requirement such as a paper or exam, it may mean failure for the course.

In all instances, the students will conference with the administration and/or teacher. The department and/or teacher procedures for academic cheating will be applied to the situation. Teachers will notify the student's parents, Department Head, Administration and Guidance Office. The teacher will also keep documentation of the incident for his or her own records.

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Disruptive Behavior

Disruptive behavior is misbehavior, which upsets the order and the proper function of the school. The severity of the offense dictates the severity of the punishment. Examples of disruptive behavior could include running and jumping in the building, horseplay, tripping or attempting to trip, swearing, or any other behavior deemed inappropriate by the building administration.

Disruptive Classroom Behavior

Offense:
1st - Staff Conference
2nd - 1-5 days Staff Detention
3rd - 1-5 days Staff or School Detention
4th - 3-5 days school detention, parent notification
5th - 1-3 days Saturday School, parent notification



Continual or serious disruptive violations will be dealt with more severely by the Administration.


Removal from Class (Time out)

Time out is the temporary removal of a student from class in order to continue the education process without interruptions. A teacher will send the student to the Room 2122 for the remainder of the class. The teacher will also call down to Room 2122 to assure that the student has arrived and give the reason for removal.



Continuous removals will be dealt with more severely by the Administration.

Offense:

1st - Removal, teacher conference with student
2nd - Removal, 1 day of Staff or School Detention
3rd - 1-day Saturday School, administrative conference


Removal from Class (Extended Removal)

Extended Removal is a long-term removal of student from class in order to continue the education process without interruptions. This will be in conjunction with the 2000-2001 Project Save Legislation. Confer with policy and procedures adopted by the Board of Education.

The teacher will also call down to the office to assure that the student has arrived and give the reason for removal as well as schedule a time to write up a referral and speak to the assistant principal prior to leaving for the day.


Continuous removals will be dealt with more severely by the Administration.

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Disruptive Behavior at Assemblies

Disruptive behavior is general rudeness - talking loudly, showing disrespect for speakers and performers. A student will be asked to leave for disruptive behavior. The student will leave quietly and immediately. If he/she doesn't, it will be considered insubordination. The student will spend the remainder of the assembly in an administrative suspension and receive a minimum of one detention, and will not be allowed to attend the next school assembly.



Littering is prohibited

Hall and classroom litter is a visual nuisance and detraction from the educational environment. Students are expected to clean up after themselves. This especially is a requirement during lunch periods. Refusal to clean up areas of litter will lead to further disciplinary action. Offense:


1st - Warning, clean-up
2nd - 1-day Staff or school detention, clean up
3rd - 1-day Saturday School, clean up, Parent Notification



Music Devices, Cameras, Cell Phones, Electronic Games, Pagers, and any other items (i.e. Water Pistols, Hand Shockers)* that disrupt the educational process.**

Student use of music devices, cell phones, etc. is not allowed during the school day.

Offense:

1st - Warning, have device put away (locker or book bag)
2nd - Confiscate item, return at the end of the school day
3rd - Confiscate item, return when parent comes in to pick up
4th - Confiscate item, Turn in to Office, 1-5 days Detention
5th - 1-3 days Saturday School, administrative conference




*Water pistols and any other nuisance devices, as determined by the administration, will be confiscated permanently and disposed of.

**Music devices, cameras, cell phones, large sums of money as well as any other personal communication and electronic devices are a source of many problems when brought to school. Therefore, the school will not investigate any instances of theft of these items. Expensive personal items of a non-educational nature should not be brought to school.



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The school parking lots are for vehicular parking only. There is to be no loitering on school grounds during school hours or regularly scheduled activities and/or events. Loitering is interpreted as any unauthorized continuing presence.

Offense:

1st - Warning
2nd - Warning, Staff conference with student
3rd - 1-3 days Staff or School Detention
4th - 1-day Saturday School, Loss of Parking Permit
5th - 2-3 days Saturday School, Loss of Parking Permit


Trespassing At Neighboring Schools

Students are not allowed at other Central Square Central School Buildings during regular school hours. This includes the GED program at Millard Hawk Elementary

Offense:

1st - 1-day Staff or School Detention, notified parent
2nd - 2-day Staff or School Detention, notified parent
3rd - 3-day Staff or School Detention, notified parent
4th - 1-day Saturday School, administrative parent contact
5th - 2-day Saturday School, administrative parent contact


General Safety, Endangering Others, Throwing Objects

Minor Offenses:

1st - 1-day Staff or School Detention, notified parent
2nd - 2-day Staff or School Detention, notified parent
3rd - 3-day Staff or School Detention, notified parent
4th - 1-day Saturday School, administrative parent contact
5th - 2-day Saturday School, administrative parent contact




Major Offenses:

1st - 1-day Saturday School, parent notification
2nd - 2-days Saturday School, parent notification
3rd - 3-days Saturday School, and parent conference
4th - 3-days External Suspension, and parent conference
5th - 5-days External Suspension, and parent conference

Serious Offenses May Result in Immediate Suspension!




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Major Infractions

Forgery

Definition: Writing or altering and/or using the signature of another person, writing excuses, passes, etc.

Offense:

1st - 1-3 days Staff or School Detention, parent notification
2nd - 1-3 days Saturday School, parent conference
3rd - 3-5 days Saturday School, parent conference
4th - 3-days external suspension, and parent conference
5th - 5-days external suspension, and parent conference





Vandalism

Vandalism is defined as willful or malicious destruction of any property as well as misappropriation or stealing of school property. Perpetrators will make restitution for damages at cost of material and labor and may be assigned duty to work at clean up and repair. Parents will be notified. In School Suspension/Saturday School, or External Suspension, of up to five days may be imposed. A Superintendent's Hearing may be initiated. Acts of vandalism may be referred to law enforcement authorities in addition to school discipline. Restitution is mandatory.

Please note that it is now a Class A misdemeanor to deface property with graffiti and a Class B misdemeanor to possess a graffiti instrument with the intent to use it to deface property.



Trespassing

A student is not permitted in any school building, other than the one that he/she regularly attends, without permission from the administrator in charge of the building. Should a student be found in a building without permission, the necessary authorities may be called and trespassing charges may be lodged against the student.

The School District will press charges for trespassing and criminal trespassing on any school district property.



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Smoking Policy -

Tobacco Policy

New York State law prohibits smoking on school property. Students are not permitted to smoke or possess tobacco or smoking products at any time in the school building, on school grounds, or within the area surrounding school grounds. This applies to all school-sponsored activities as well as to the regular school day.

Smoking shall be construed as the act of a student who is observed to be:
1. Holding in mouth or in hand a cigarette or other tobacco product***
2. Dropping, throwing, passing, or flipping away a cigarette or other tobacco product
3. Exhaling smoke
4. Sale of tobacco and/or product related to smoking
5. . Responsible for any set of circumstances which would indicate to an adult observer that the student was smoking

*** Tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, and snuff, and/or tobacco substitutes as well as smoking paraphernalia.

Possession of smoking materials in and around school buildings and grounds shall result in the confiscation of those materials.

Possession is defined to include having an unlit cigarette, cigar or pipe, or smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, etc.) and/or tobacco substitutes on his/her person, in his/her clothing or in an assigned school locker.

Disciplinary action for the possession of smoking materials will be:

Offense:

1st - 1-3 days Saturday School, parent notification
2nd - 3-5 days Saturday School, parent notification
3rd - 3-days external suspension, parent conference
4th - 5-days external suspension, parent conference




Disciplinary action for smoking in or immediately around school grounds will be:
Offense:

1st - 3-days External Suspension
2nd - 5-days External Suspension
3rd - 5-days External Suspension, Superintendent's Hearing



Disciplinary action for using or smoking on school transportation will be:


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Offense:

1st - 3-days external Suspension from school
2nd - 5-days-external Suspension, and a Superintendent's hearing.
3rd - 5-days-external Suspension, and a Superintendent's hearing.



Final judgment as to the assignment of disciplinary measures shall rest with the administration.



Taking Money or Material Goods From Others (Theft/Extortion/Gambling)

Offense:

1st - 1-3 days Saturday School, restitution
2nd - 3-5 days Saturday School, restitution
3rd - 3-days external Suspension, restitution, parent conference
4th - 5-days external Suspension, restitution, parent conference



Depending on the severity, the second, third and forth offenses may be used immediately. In all cases, law enforcement agencies may be notified.



Chemical Substance Abuse (Drug/Alcohol)

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

The possession, use of or under the influence of certain drugs is a serious violation of law and punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. A student is required to obey the same laws on school grounds as off. A school or college is not a sanctuary from the law. These institutions are a part of society and subject to the same laws. Accordingly, the school authorities have the same responsibility as every other citizen to report violations of law. Students possessing or using on school premises drugs prohibited by law should be reported promptly to the appropriate law enforcement officials. School discipline should be imposed, at the discretion of the administration, independent of court action.

The Board of Education is committed to the prevention of alcohol and other substance use/abuse. The Board of Education has adopted policy #5312.1. This policy will be enforced at Paul V. Moore High School. Students may, as determined by school board ruling, be subject to immediate suspension for possession, use or being under the influence of illegal drugs, but the suspension must allow for hearing and review in the same manner as suspension for any other reason. A referral to the appropriate Student Assistance Program will also occur.

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Alcohol and Substance Use

*** To assist in the determination of the use of alcohol or illegal substance the high school has purchased a Breathalyzer to determine the presence of alcohol. In addition, the school has also purchased ORATECT substance indicators to determine the presence of prohibited substances. These devices will be utilized in order to test the presence of alcohol or other substances that are not allowed in school. They will be utilized when reasonable suspicion is present for the possible use of alcohol or substance. A refusal to submit to a reasonable search utilizing the Breathalyzer or ORATECT will be interpreted as an admission of possible alcohol or substance use. Appropriate discipline will then be applied.



Alcoholic Beverages

Board of Education policy prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages on school property or at school related activities. Students attending school or related activities found to have consumed, or are under the influence of, and/or are carrying an alcoholic beverage will be suspended from school for five days. Students will be ineligible to attend or participate in any extracurricular activity during this suspension. A parent conference will be requested. A second offense of this nature may lead to a Superintendent's hearing to consider further action.



Use of Alcohol or Other Substances Off School Grounds

If a student is a member of an extracurricular activity and abuses alcohol or other substances at a function separate from school, he/she will be subject to suspension from that extracurricular activity as well as any other applicable school penalties, for a determined period of time.

The offenses set forth in this regulation will be documented cumulatively throughout the time the child attends the district.



Violent Behaviors

Fighting (Both Parties)

Fighting by students is prohibited in or immediately around school, on school grounds or in school vehicles.

Minor Fighting - Pushing, shoving, etc.

Offense:

1st - 1-day Saturday School, parent notification
2nd - 2-days Saturday School, parent notification
3rd - 3-days Saturday School, parent notification
4th - 3-days external suspension, and parent conference
5th - 5-days external suspension, and parent conference






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Major fighting - Punching, kicking, creating a major disturbance to the educational process.

Offense:

1st - 3-days external suspension, parent conference
2nd - 5-days external suspension, parent conference
3rd - 5-days external suspension, referral for Superintendent's Hearing





Assault

The physical attack or threat to commit violence against a person, on or off school ground, who does not provoke attack and who in the administration opinion, Based on Fact, tries to avoid conflict and aggressive/challenging behavior, and/or must, defends him or herself from further physical harm.

Offense:

1st - 3-days External Suspension
2nd - 5-days External Suspension
3rd - 5-days External suspension, Superintendent' Hearing


Threats toward Staff Members

If you use profanity, obscene gestures, or make any threatening gestures towards or regarding any staff members or teachers, you will be dealt with very severely, consequences being Out of School Suspension.

If the situation warrants it, you may also face a Superintendent's hearing, possible police intervention (arrest), formal charges, and a possible day in court. Paul V. Moore High School administration has a zero tolerance for this type of behavior and any violations will be dealt with accordingly.



Aggressive Behavior toward School Personnel

Aggressive and/or threatening behavior toward school personnel will not be tolerated. This includes both physical and verbal aggression. Any or all of the following procedures will be implemented:


1. A parent conference with the administrator
2. An External Suspension may result.
3. Superintendent's hearing for Further action may be requested
4. Law enforcement Notification if requested


Additional requirements may need to be implemented per the new 2000 - 2001 Project Save Legislation and approved Board of Education Policy and procedures.



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Fire Safety

Definition: Possession of a match, lighter, or any incendiary device.

Offense:

1st - Warning, Staff Confiscates item
2nd - Staff Confiscates item, 1-day Staff or School Detention
3rd - Staff Confiscates item, 1-day (ISS) Saturday School, administrative conference



Definition: Striking a match or lighter, any incendiary action (includes "poppers")

Offense:


1st - 1-day Saturday School, parent notification
2nd - 1-3 days Saturday School, notification of fire chief, parent notification
3rd - 3-days external suspension, notification of fire chief, parent conference
4th - 5-days external suspension, notification of fire chief, parent conference




Arson

Definition: Deliberately setting or attempting to set fire to a building and other property. All cases: referral to administration, notification of authorities, 5 days of External Suspension.




Bomb Scare/False Fire Alarm

The sounding of a false fire alarm or the delivery or call in of a bomb threat to a school poses extreme danger. Both of these offenses are extremely dangerous to the safety and welfare of everyone. They are also both violations of criminal law. Any student who sets off a false fire alarm or calls into school (causes and/or connected to) a bomb/terrorist threat will be referred to administration, law enforcement, and have 5 days external suspension.


The following procedure will be used:

1. The Superintendent is notified.
2. Have the case immediately turned over to Law Enforcement.
3. Parents will be notified and conference requested.
4. An External suspension of five days.
5. A recommendation for a Superintendents' hearing for possible further disciplinary action.

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Weapons/Explosives

Weapons or Firearms

NOTICE OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF WEAPONS UPON SCHOOL GROUNDS



Penal Law 265.01 states as follows:

A person is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon in the forth degree when:

He knowingly has in his possession a rifle, shotgun or firearm in or upon a building or grounds, used for educational purposes, of any school, college or university, except the forestry lands, wherever located, owned and maintained by the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, without the written authorization of such educational institute.



Penal Law 265.06 and 265.05 states as follows:

It shall be unlawful for any person age sixteen and under or older, to knowingly possess any air-gun, spring-gun, or other instrument or weapon in which the propelling force is a spring, air, piston, or CO2 cartridge in or upon a building or grounds, used for educational purposes, of any school, college or university, without the written authorization of such education institution. Unlawful possession of a weapon upon school grounds is a violation.

If anyone desires to receive written permission to have a weapon described in 265.06 and 265.01(3) in a school building or on school grounds, application should be made to the Superintendent's office. Unless written the Superintendent grants written permission, there shall be no weapons on school grounds, including parking lots or school buildings.



Use/Possession of Fire Arm Gun Free School Act of 1995

No student shall bring or have in his or her possession upon school property any firearm, knife, etc. or concealed or unconcealed weapon that could be used to cause injury to oneself or another person. A firearm is described (consistent with S 921 of Title 18 of the United States Code) as any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of such weapon, any fire-arm muffler or fire-arm silencer, or any destructive devices, including explosives, bombs, grenades, poison gas and incendiaries.



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The use, possession or sale of dangerous weapons, knife, instruments or explosive devices (including firecrackers) which have the potential to inflict bodily harm, damage property or disrupt the educational process will be referred to the administration/police. Immediate 5 day suspension from school. Referred to Superintendent/police in accordance with New York State Law-Education Law Subdivision 3 Section 3214.

In accordance with the "Gun Free School Act of 1994," any student who, after a hearing, held pursuant to Education Law S Section 3214, is found guilty of bringing a fire-arm on to school property, will be subject to a penalty of at least one year suspension from school. However, The Superintendent of Schools may review the penalty and modify such suspensions on a case-by-case basis considering among other things, the totality of circumstances surrounding the offense and the student's previous record.

Students under 16 will be referred to a presentment agency for a juvenile delinquency proceeding consistent with Article 3 of the family court act. Students 16 and older will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement official. Suspended students with the age of compulsory attendance as defined by Education Law Section S 3205 will be provided appropriate alternative instruction outside of the school from which the student has been suspended for the duration of the suspension. Where a student has been classified as disabled pursuant to the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA), in addition to the hearing required by Education Law 3214, such student shall not be suspended in excess of 10 days unless the district extends such student the additional procedural protections required by IDEA in connection with a change of placement.

Final judgment as to the assignment of disciplinary measures shall rest with the administration.



Bus Rules and Regulations

Central Square Central School District provides for the transportation of its resident students. This transportation allows all to be safely transported to and from their residence. This transportation is a privilege provided to the students in the school district and any violations of the established Board policy of acceptable behavior while on a school bus will lead to a suspension of riding privileges. Please seek the Board of Education Policy on transportation from it webpage www.cssd.org. Please contact the Transportation Department with any concerns that you have regarding the established policies. You can also call the High School office as well as ask to speak with your students' administrator.



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Cafeteria

A student may purchase or bring a lunch to school. Food and beverages must not be taken out of the cafeteria. The school has the right to deny students the use of the cafeteria if they abuse the privilege. Students are not permitted to order foods to be delivered to school at lunchtime or to leave school property for lunch. Proper conduct should be observed in the school cafeteria at all times. Students should use the five lunch lines available. No food is to be taken out of the cafeteria. Any lefts over food, cartons, containers, trays or wrappers are to be brought to a proper receptacle before the student leaves the cafeteria. Students have the responsibility to clean up the area they have used. Refusal to clean an area will be considered deliberate insubordination. All students should share responsibility for appearance of tables and conduct.

Students are reminded that the high school operates on a "closed lunch" system, which means that all students are expected to remain on school grounds during their entire lunch period. Students not abiding by this regulation will be subject to disciplinary action. Further, student vehicles are considered "off limits" during the lunch period and, for that matter, during the entire school day. Students are to stay in the Cafeteria during lunch.

Cafeteria behavior is expected to be that of a student eating at their home table and/or out at a restaurant. Student who causes a disruption in the cafeteria will be dealt with by the administration. A range of consequences has been provide below and explained to the students at the start of each year. The high school has a zero tolerance procedure for major disruptions in this environment.

A Range of Consequences that may be used for Lunch violations are:

Lunch detention Extended Detention Saturday School Parent Supervised Lunch at School 5-Day External Suspension

Harassment

Definition:
1. To annoy regularly or to trouble another's peace of mind persistently. In a school environment, these actions may lead to distraction in class
2. Discomfort in moving about the school or even the fear of attending school.
3. When a person's word or actions interfere with another's ability to learn, that behavior is considered harassment.

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Philosophy: Based on the belief that all students can learn Paul V. Moore High School accepts the responsibility to provide a learning environment in the school that is free from harassment. Paul V. Moore High School does not practice and will not condone harassment in any form.

It is our expectation that an educated student body will be a cooperative student body.

Sexual Harassment

The district is committed to safeguarding the right of all students within the school district to learn in an environment that is free from all forms of sexual harassment. Conduct is deemed to be sexual harassment when the student perceives such behavior as unwelcome and unwanted, such as inappropriate touching, verbal comments, sexual name calling, spreading of sexual rumors, gestures, jokes, pictures, blocking a student's movement, rape or attempted rape.

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment, whether by a teacher, other student, or any individual on school grounds or at school activities, should report the alleged misconduct immediately to the building administration. The principal, upon learning of, or having reason to suspect, the occurrence of any sexual harassment, will promptly inform the district's sexual harassment complaint officer who will begin an investigation.

In the absence of a victim's complaint, the school, upon learning of, or having reason to suspect, the occurrence of any sexual harassment, will promptly begin an investigation

.

There are three kinds of sexual harassment:

1. Physical sexual harassment is an unwanted physical act including, but not limited to, grabbing, touching, purposely bumping or rubbing against a person, and impeding a person's movement.
2. Verbal sexual harassment means offensive words and comments including, but not limited to, comments about body parts, sexual suggestions and sexual jokes.
3. Nonverbal sexual harassment includes, but not limited to, staring or pointing at a person's body or body parts, making obscene gestures, displaying or placing sexual material in someone's locker or book and writing names, remarks, or drawings in public places.

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The penalty for students engaging in this type of behavior may range from verbal warning to suspension. NOTE: At any stage in this process, the school authorities reserve the right to actively involve family court action for students under 16 years of age, and to request a Superintendent's hearing to consider exclusion for other students.

DUE PROCESS PROVISION FOR STUDENT SUSPENSION

External Suspension



Suspension of students from classes for serious infractions of school regulations is authorized by the Board of Education. Students may be suspended from school by building administrators for a period of time not to exceed five school days after following prescribed procedures of due process.

These procedures are as follows:

1. The pupil and the parent or guardian shall be reasonably informed of the infractions of school regulation for which the pupil is to be suspended.
2. The pupil and the parent or guardian shall be given a reasonable opportunity for an informal conference with the building administration.
3. The suspended student shall remain in school and under the supervision of the school authorities, in a location determined by the administration on the day of suspension, until the end of the school day or until the parent or guardian authorizes and provides transportation from school to the student's residence.
4. In serious cases regarding legal action, students may be remanded to the custody of police. Wherever possible, parents will be notified that this action will occur or has occurred upon consultation with law enforcement agencies.
5. Parents will be reasonably notified in writing or via phone conversation within 24 hours of a student pending suspension.
6. Make-up work will be available in Guidance Office 24 hours after notification of suspension.





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RESPECT FOR CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

Paul V. Moore High School is committed to maintaining an educational and social environment free from racial and ethnic harassment.

Racial harassment is defined as: Any action on the part of an individual or group that demeans or abuses another individual or group because of racial or ethnic background, and/or that creates an intimidating, humiliating, or hostile environment.

Such actions may include but are not restricted to using racial or ethnic epithets, making racially or ethnically derogatory remarks, using racial or ethnic stereotypes, or using images or symbols that are racially or ethnically offensive.

Any student who feels harassed on account of race or ethnicity is encouraged to bring the matter to the attention of an administrator. Individuals who have been harassed have recourse to mediation and/or formal grievance procedures of the high school. Sanctions against any students found guilty of racial or ethnic harassment include educational and disciplinary action that ranges from a letter of reprimand to permanent suspension.

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Alma Mater

As We Gaze Upon Our Portals,
Stately Wide and High
Proudly, Stands Our Alma Mater
May She Stand For Aye,
Years Vanish, Slowly Age Us,
Still We Ne're Can Tear
Thee From Memory, Alma Mater
Thee, Oh Central Square



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posted May 2, 2007