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CODE OF CLASSROOM CONDUCT AND REMOVAL OF STUDENTS FROM CLASS
Statement of Purpose
The School Board recognizes that all members of the community have rights and responsibilities in maintaining and supporting a safe and appropriate educational environment. Setting and following rules of conduct are crucial if teachers are to teach effectively, and students are to learn. All students in grades K-12 are expected to comport themselves at all times in a manner that is appropriate and conducive to their own learning, and to that of their classmates.
Students in the School District of Whitefish Bay are expected to
Demonstrate respect for people, property, and the learning environment
Show kindness and courtesy to others by treating them with dignity
Be in class on time ready to begin learning
Demonstrate effort by listening carefully and following instructions
Make positive contributions to the school learning environment
Follow all school rules
General Building Rules of Conduct
Each school in the School District of Whitefish Bay establishes General Building Rules of Conduct which are in compliance with School Board policies. First, the General Building Rules of Conduct define behavior expectations which are expected to be followed in all areas of the school campus to include, but not limited to the hallways, lunchroom and playground areas. Second, these General Building Rules of Conduct provide age appropriate consequences and procedures for parent notification for infractions of the General Building Rules of Conduct. Third, they incorporate all School Board Policies regarding discipline and decorum. Finally, these General Building Rules of Conduct apply to any school-sponsored activity. In addition, WhitefishBayHigh School complies with the WIAA Code of Conduct for extra-curricular eligibility standards. Each school publishes the Building Rules of Conduct in their school handbook, and each school complies with and annually provides information to students and parents regarding the following School Board Policies:
Computer Network and Internet Use Guidelines
Equal Educational Opportunities
Student Discrimination Complaint Procedures
Harassment Policy
Human Dignity
Student Attendance
Student Attendance Procedures
Truancy Plan
Student Use of Electronic Paging Devices
Weapons
Student Lockers
Accommodating a Student's Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs
Public Complaints Regarding Instructional Practices, Disciplinary Action of School District Employees
Classroom Rules
Classroom Rules of Conduct are established by teachers to be age appropriate for elementary, middle and high school students
Reasons to Remove a Student from Class
Students who disrupt classes, distract their peers, create danger to anyone, or undermine their own education and that of others. As a result, the School Board believes that the most effective discipline takes place in the classroom at the time the incident occurs. Options such as detention, revocation of student privileges, parental contact or other appropriate measures are available to teachers. In extreme or repeated cases, the teacher is expected to turn to the school building administration for assistance.
Consistent with the law and recognizing the principles and behavior expectations which promote a good learning environment, the School Board will allow students to be removed from classrooms if, through improper conduct they violate established building or classroom rules, disrupt classes, or distract classmates. Such removal shall be governed by the Code of Conductas follows:
A student may be removed from the classroom for conduct or behavior which is in
Violation of School Board policies regarding suspension or expulsion
School Board policies regarding suspension or expulsion are set forth as follows: Student Suspension 447.3; Student Expulsion 447.4; and Student Expulsion Procedures 447.4-Rule. Decisions regarding suspension are made by the building administrator and recommendations for expulsion are made by the district's central administration. Therefore, a teacher's decision to remove a student from class does not necessarily mean the student will be suspended or expelled.
Violation of School Board policies regarding dangerous acts
Actions which pose a danger to self or others will result in immediate removal from the classroom and parent notification. Dangerous behaviors are addressed in the following School Board policies: Weapons 443.6; Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use 443.4; Prohibition of the Use of Tobacco Products on School District Premises 832; and Vandalism, Burglary, Theft 731.1.
Weapons as described in School Board policy
Throwing dangerous objects
Fighting
Use of alcohol or other drugs
Dangerous use of equipment or supplies
Vandalism
Violation of building-wide and classroom rules
As set forth in student handbooks, disruptive or unruly student behavior which undermines, prevents or inhibits one's own education or that of others, includes behaviors which are consistently distracting to the general learning environment and interfere with the ability of the teacher to teach effectively.
The most effective discipline for disruptive or unruly behavior takes place in the classroom.
Discipline decisions made by the teacher are guided by the following processes:
Classroom defined consequences which comply with the following School Board policies: Equal Educational Opportunities 411; Human Dignity 411.1; Harassment Policy 411.2/511.1; and Student Rights and Responsibilities 440. Parent notification. Possible removal from class as determined by the teacher.
District defined consequences as set forth in the following School Board policies: Computer Network and Internet Use Guidelines 363.2; and Truancy Plan 431 (Rule 2). Parent notification. Possible removal from class as determined by the teacher.
In addition to classroom and district consequences, disruptive or unruly behaviors may result in a time out, a short term removal, or a long term removal from the classroom. These behaviorsinclude, but are not limited to the following: inappropriate distracting noises; use of vulgar or abusive language; harassment; inappropriate touching; talking out of turn; insubordination; defiance and disrespect of the teacher manifest in words, gestures or other overt behavior; repeated tardies to class; network violations; cheating/plagiarism; extended truancy from class; and other behavior likely or intended to sabotage or undermine instruction and learning.
Procedure for Removing a Student from a Class Activity or the Classroom
Time Out from Class Activity
The School District of Whitefish Bay recognizes that a student may impulsively create an inappropriate distraction in the classroom which does not require outside intervention. It is the teacher's discretion to temporarily remove the student from a classroom activity for a short period of time in a “time out.” The student will remain within sight and supervision of the teacher. A repeated need for a “time out” for a single student can lead to a short or long term removal from class. When the teacher believes the behavior is part of a sequence of unacceptable behaviors, or the behavior is sufficiently unacceptable, the teacher will notify the parent of the repeated need for a “time out” by phone or in writing within twenty-four (24) hours.
Short Term Removal from the Classroom
A teacher should generally warn a student that continued misbehavior may lead to temporary removal from class. Students subject to short term removal may incur other disciplinary actions as determined by the building administrator. A short term removal from the classroom generally extends over the duration of the class period or the activity.
Should removal be appropriate the teacher will:
· Send the student to the office and notify the office personnel by phone that he/she is on the way.
· Notify the building administrator or designee immediately of reason(s) for removal from class (telephone or note sent with another student, teacher or aide).
· Meet with the student and principal.
· Submit stated reason(s) for the removal to the building administrator or designee in writing within 24 hours of removal.
The building administrator or designee will:
· Speak to the student to give an opportunity to explain the situation.
· Review IEP behavioral intervention plan if student has a disability.
· Determine if additional disciplinary actions are appropriate, such as but not limited to detention, suspension, and/or service work.
· Notify the parent by telephone or in writing of the removal from class and the consequences. (Normally such notification will take place before the end of the school day, but shall occur within 24 hours of the written notification by the teacher.)
· Maintain a written log of attempts to notify parents.
· Maintain a written log of the removal from class and disciplinary actions taken.
· Provide supervision for the student while removed from class.
Long Term Removal from Class
Long term removal from a class is generally not based on one incident. A teacher or a team of teachers may recommend long term removal by stating in writing the basis of the removal and recommended alternatives. It is the decision of the building administrator to remove a student from a class long term.
Administrative Alternatives for Placement
· Contract with student and return to class.
· Collaborative Intervention Team referral (if not previously referred).
· Alternative educational placement as defined by law.
· Placement in another class in the school or in another appropriate place in the school.
· Placement in an out-of-school instructional setting.
Building Administrator or Designee Will:
· Notify parent/guardian in writing within 72 hours that the student is being reviewed for alternative placement and/or long term removal from class.
· Review student behavior records, academic records, and written recommendations for removal.
· Meet with the referring teacher or team.
· Meet with the counselor, student and parent.
· Notify the parent/guardian of the decision made in a timely manner.
· Document which alternative is selected and the reasons.
Procedural Guidelines
· A student with a disability may be removed from class and placed in an alternative educational setting only to the extent authorized by state and federal laws and regulations.
· Decisions to remove a student from class are nondiscriminatory on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.
· Decision for alternative placement will be based on criteria such as costs, availability, location, space, and staff resources, as well as related district policies and procedures and shall be consistent with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Adoption Date - 6/16/99
Legal Reference - Sections 118.13, 118.164, 120.13(1)(a) Wis. Stats.
Cross Reference - 363.2, Computer Network and Internet Use Guidelines
411, Equal Educational Opportunities
411-Rule, Student Discrimination Complaint Procedures
411.1, Human Dignity
411.2/511.1, Harassment
431, Student Attendance
431-Rule (1), Student Attendance Procedures
431-Rule (2),Truancy Plan
440, Student Rights and Responsibilities
443.4, Alcohol and Drug Use
443.5, Student Use of Electronic Paging Devices
443.6, Weapons
446.1, Student Lockers
447.3, Student Suspension
447.4, Student Expulsion
447.4-Rule, Student Expulsion Procedures
731.1, Vandalism, Burglary, Theft
832, Prohibition of the Use of Tobacco Products on School Premises
870-Rule, Public Complaints Regarding Instructional Practices, Disciplinary Action of School District Employees
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