Shelby High School

IV) Discipline Policy:

SCHOOL PROCESS: A STUDENT SHALL NOT:

Disrupt school or display any behavior which is disruptive to the orderly process of classroom instruction.  (Disrupt school shall mean use of profanity, force, noise, coercion, intimidation or other disorderly conduct on school premises, going to and from school, while riding on any school transportation, or attending or participating in any school sponsored activity while within the jurisdiction and/or supervision of the school.)

- Leave the classroom and/or school without permission.

- Initiate or participate in any unacceptable verbal and/or physical conduct.

- Violate school policies.

Disciplinary Action:

            Minimum Corrective Action:  Teacher-student conference or advance in the discipline plan.

               Maximum Corrective Action:  Expulsion

A. Person and Property: 

A Student Shall not:

               - Exhibit hostile, physical or verbal action against another individual.

               - Engage in any behavior that would be considered sexual harassment.

               - Fight.

- Operate a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner, including parking around the school.  

   All vehicles must be registered with the high school office by a licensed driver.

 - Use profane, obscene, indecent, immoral or offensive language and/or gestures.

 - Exhibit any display of public affection in, or around the school campus.

                 -Damage, destroy or steal property belonging to the school or others.

  -Be in possession of dangerous chemicals, ie; mace, pepper spray.(see also school weapons policy)

Disciplinary Action:

               Minimum Corrective Action:  Teacher-Student -Parent conference or advance in the discipline plan.

               Maximum Corrective Action:  Expulsion

B. Use and Care of School Property:

1. Definition:

          Students who damage school property or equipment are required to pay in cash as

             restitution for the damage.  Students are responsible for the proper care of all

             books, supplies and furniture supplied by the school.           

2.  Fines:  

     Students assessed fines for lost and/or damaged texts, library books, locks or

     athletic equipment will not be permitted to participate in extra curricular activities until all fines

              are paid. Students are fully responsibly for all school materials assigned them.

3.   Cafeteria:  

      Shelby High School will furnish lunch to all students for a fee.  Students are expected to

      conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen when eating.

4.   Doorways, Hallways, Stairways: 

      To allow safe and orderly movement in our school, students are asked to walk on the right side of

      hallways or steps.  The elevator shall only be used with the permission of the administration. Students

      are asked to refrain from loitering on stairways and in doorways. Disciplinary consequences may     

      result for loitering.

5.     Dress/Attire:

       Dress and attire shall not present health or safety problems or cause a disruption to the educational  

       process. The teacher and/or Principal has full discretion to determine if student clothing is a disruption

       to the educational process. No student is to wear any article of clothing that graphically displays or

       leads an individual to believe that they are promoting gang activity, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or sexual

       content. Students wearing or displaying offensive messages will be required to change or cover the

       disputed message. Shoes must be worn at all times.

There are to be no garments covering a student’s head while in the school including, but not limited to,

hats, bandannas, sweatshirt hoods, or head warmers.  Hats are to be placed in the student’s locker when they enter the building. Violations of this rule my result in the article being confiscated for the remainder of the school year.

6.     Family Night:   

      Wednesday nights have been set aside by the Board of Trustees as family night. All school

       sponsored activities shall end by 6:00pm. The school may provide family centered activities and/or

       tutoring.

7.      Gym Floor: 

        Street shoes are not allowed on the gym floor.  Students must wear clean gym shoes used only

        for P.E. or athletics or play in their stocking feet.  Food or drink is not permitted in the gym except

        during after school, school sponsored activities.

8.     Food and Drink:

Students are permitted, with teacher permission, to have water in a clear container. Food and other types of liquid are not permitted in classrooms or in the hallways with the exception being in the student lounge area.

9.      Telephones:

      Students may use the phone in the office for emergencies only. The phone may only be used

before, after school and/or during lunch. Students are not to use the telephone in teacher’s rooms.    

       A payphone is available in the multipurpose room.

10.    Electronic Devices:

No electronic devices including cellular phones, beepers, laser pointers, compact disk, cassette, or radio players are permitted in the high school.  These devices may be confiscated for the year.

11.    Driving and Parking

Students are expected to abide by all traffic laws. Students who violate traffic laws may be denied the opportunity to drive on school property.  Students failing to have vehicles registered and/or parking in student assigned areas shall have their vehicle towed at the owner’s expense. All vehicles in or around the school are subject to searches directed by the school district.

12.     Inappropriate Display of Affection:

            The public display of affection is inappropriate and often embarrassing to students and adults.

               Students are expected to exercise self-control and respect other people in the school. Specifically,

               kissing and other types of affection are not permitted in the school. Students failing to follow this

               practice may be subject to the sexual harassment clause below.

13.     Theft

                 Theft may result in suspension from a single class or from a full schedule of classes for a period 

                 of up to 10 days and/or a recommendation may be made to the board of trustees for expulsion.

                 Proper legal authorities will be contacted. 

14.      Harassment

              It is the policy of Shelby School District that all students and employees will deal with all persons

              in a way which conveys respect, dignity, and consideration for all individuals regardless of race,

              creed, color, marital status, national origin, religion, sex, age or handicap. Acts of harassment,

              hostility, or defamation, whether verbal or physical will not be tolerated. Harassment may result in

              suspension or a recommendation for expulsion.

C. Progressive Discipline: (see progressive discipline chart)

Students will be expected to follow the laws of the State of Montana and the rules of the Shelby School District. Students at school and/or at school sponsored activities shall be governed by school district rules and regulations and are subject to the authority of school district officials. The progressive discipline plan is included in the back of this manual page 21.  

D. Types of Disciplinary Action:

-  Conference - The student and/or parent will meet with the teacher, counselor, and/or

         Principal.

-  Detention - Students are required to sit quietly in a designated area for an assigned period

         of  time and complete school work. Students failing to complete detention in the required time    

        will have it doubled and/or  will be required to serve Saturday School or ISS.

-  Saturday School – Students will report to the Saturday School supervisor by 8:00 am.  

       Students will not be permitted to serve Saturday School if they are late and will then have

        ISS.

-   In School Suspension – Students will report to the office and will remain in the ISS for the   

        entire day. ISS Students shall complete all assignments given and behave in an orderly manner.

        Students will remain in ISS until they successfully complete their assigned time.

-   Out of  School Suspension - Students are removed from all school property. Students are not

        allowed on school grounds while they are on OSS. Students will be permitted to complete school

          work which must be presented to the teacher upon return of OSS.

-  Restitution - Students will be required to restore the building or grounds to the proper

                         condition including paying for any damages.

-  Expulsion - Students are removed from SHS for at least the duration of semester.

        Expulsions may be permanent.  This action requires a vote of the Board of Trustees.

                       Recommendations for expulsion may be brought by the Principal in cases of severe     

                       disruption of the school process.

Students assigned ISS or OSS are not eligible to participate in practice or perform in any school sponsored activity on the day of their suspension. Further, students assigned OSS are not permitted to participate in any school sponsored activity until they have successfully completed one full day of their regular schedule.

E. School Weapons Policy:

In accordance with the provisions of the Gun-Free Schools ( Act, 20 USC 3351) any student who brings a firearm onto school property, except as provided below, shall be expelled for a period of not less than one calendar year unless modified by the Board of Trustees, upon a recommendation from the District Superintendent. Students are forbidden knowingly and voluntarily to possess, handle, transmit, or use any instrument in school or on school grounds that is ordinarily or generally considered a weapon. Any object which could be used to injure another person and which has no school-related purpose for being in school or on school grounds will be considered a weapon for purposes of this code. The following are examples of instruments ordinarily or generally considered weapons:  knives of all types, guns, metal pipes, chains, chuck-sticks, throwing stars, darts, metal knuckles, black-jacks, unauthorized tools, fireworks, explosives, or other chemicals.