Student Handbook - Discipline Policy
Guffey Community Charter School students are expected to assume responsibility for their own behavior. Students who show problem behavior will be subject to disciplinary action. Examples of behavior that will not be tolerated include:
- Disrespect (1)
- Unsafe Behavior (1)
- Rudeness (1)
- Offensive Behavior (1)
- Physical Aggression (2)
- Vandalism (2)
- Dishonesty (2)
- Theft (3)
- Smoking (3)
- Drug Possession (4)
- Weapon Possession (4)
Depending on the severity of the offense, the normal discipline process is:
- First incident: Pink slip and warning sent home.
- Second incident: Previous, written apology from student, community service, and Behavior Contract.
- Third incident: Previous, exclusion from some activities, modified Behavior Contract or Remedial Discipline Plan.
- Fourth incident: Previous, 5-10 day suspension.
- Fifth incident: Immediate expulsion.
A Behavior Contract is written by the student and is mutually agreed upon by the student, classroom teacher, parent, and principal. It will indicate the consequence for the behavior, which may include any of the following: the loss of recess, details of their community service/work detail, lunchroom detention, and/or restitution for damages. Also, it will include the lessons learned by the student and how they will modify their behavior in the future to prevent further problems.
A Remedial Discipline Plan is intended to be pro-active, and is to be designed to guide and correct behavior before the student is labeled a "Habitually Disruptive Student." The parent and/or guardian, school staff, and the schools professional guidance staff will be a part of the development and implementation. Referral to legal authorities may be a part of this plan. Students who violate their individual remedial discipline plan shall be declared habitually disruptive students.