LEVEL I INFRACTIONS

Level I infractions shall be addressed by the classroom teacher with the student. Each team has a plan of action for dealing with these violations. INFRACTIONSLEVEL I Minor class disruptions Talking without permission Writing and passing notes Getting out of seat and walking around the room without permission Attempting to get others attention with inappropriate actions Throwing paper Possession or unauthorized distribution of candy, gum or any other item is prohibited. Tardies (1st,2nd,3rd time in a quarter) RATIONALE RULES

because the goal of the instructional staff is to maximize time on task

Students will adhere to rules and requirements set forth by the team and class teacher. Students will not participate in any action(s) that interferes with the instructional process.

because it is distracting and disruptive to the learning environment

1st Tardy 2nd Tardy 3rd Tardy

Verbal Warning Verbal Warning & Parent Contact Detention with teacher

Students shall arrive to class on time. Arriving in class five minutes or beyond the tardy time is a Level II infraction. Profanity/Inappropriate Language (mild and among students) because it is disrespectful and socially inappropriate. See Page 9 in P.W.C. Code of Behavior Students shall refrain from the use of profanity and/or vulgar language (written or spoken) and inappropriate gestures. Students shall refrain from giving or receiving answers from someone else on class and home assignments, quizzes and tests. Student who gave the answers and student who accepted the answers will receive a 0 for that assignment and parents will be contacted. Students shall come to class with the necessary supplies as set forth by the teacher/team. Students shall refrain from inappropriate display of affectionhugging, kissing, hand-holding and any other body contact. Students may not share a pass or use another persons student agenda as a written pass.

Cheating/Plagiarism (first offense) See Page 7 in the P.W.C. Code of Behavior because it is a form of insubordination because it is distracting and not appropriate in the school setting because it is important to have accountability for each student because it interferes with the instructional activities and disruptive to the orderly operation of school it interferes with the schools ability to provide a safe and secure environment See page 7 in the P.W. C. Code of Behavior Forgery

Unprepared for Class Public Display of Affection (PDA) Written Passes/Student Agendas

Indecent Materials

Students shall not have in their possession any drawings, photos, objects or written materials to include music lyrics that are vulgar and obscene. Students shall refrain from going into areas that are not part of their daily schedule. Students must have their signed agenda in order to be in the halls. Students shall refrain from signing their parents/guardians name or any other persons name to any type of school document.

Out of Bounds

Littering

because it is not conducive to an orderly learning environment

Students shall refrain from throwing trash on the school grounds. You are to assist the staff in maintaining a clean environment.

LEVEL II INFRACTIONS
The following infractions will result in a guidance referral with prior intervention by the classroom teacher. After guidance referral contact, guidance may share information with administration. Administration will decide if consequences are needed.
INFRACTION Accumulated Detentions because it is an example of insubordination or defiance Failure to Attend Detention because it is an example of insubordination or defiance Accumulated Non-Participation in PE because it is distracting and disruptive to the learning environment because it is distracting and not appropriate in the school setting Extensive Public Display of Affection Instigating a fight because it interferes with the orderly operation of school because it is a form of bullying or harassment Provoking others to fight is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. See page 10 in the P.W. C. Code of Behavior Class Cutting (1st & 2nd Offense) Lying/Dishonesty/Deliberate Misrepresentation to Staff (1st & 2nd Offense) Racial Slurs Students are required to demonstrate character in their words and actions because every student has a right to attend school, free from name calling and inappropriate comments. Students shall refrain from the use of racial slurs. The use of racial slurs will not be tolerated in any form. RATIONALE See page 7 in the P.W. C. Code of Behavior

Chronic Tardiness to Class

Note: Parent contact is defined as a two-way communication between teacher and parent. LEVEL III INFRACTIONS
The following infractions will result in a discipline referral with prior intervention by the classroom teacher.
INFRACTION Electronic Entertainment Devices are not permitted in the classroom. This includes: Cell Phones in use/visible CD players in use/visible Hand-held games Audio or video recording devices Shock devices Laser pointer or other laser devices Vandalism RATIONALE because it is disruptive to the learning environment See page 8 in the P.W. C. Code of Behavior CONSEQUENCES These items are forbidden and will result in: 1st time confiscation of property with the item given to security officer for parent pick up. 2nd time-- referral with the item given to security officer, parent pick up and Saturday School 3rd time-- referral with the item given to security officer, Parent Conference and 1 day-ISS Willful or malicious damage to or destruction of property within the school building or school grounds is prohibited. Parent Contact and appropriate consequences to include Saturday School, ISS, or OSS. Students will be required to pay for damages. Parent Contact and appropriate consequences to include Saturday School, ISS, or OSS.

See page 11 in the P.W. C. Code of Behavior See page 10 in the P.W. C. Code of Behavior

Class Cutting (3 or more offenses)

Cheating/Plagiarism (3 or more offenses)

See page 7 in the P.W. C. Code of Behavior because it distracts from a positive school climate because it is disruptive to the school environment See page 10 in the P.W. C. Code of Behavior

2nd and subsequent offenses results in parent contact and appropriate consequences to include Saturday School, ISS, or OSS. All students shall speak to any adult in the building in a respectful manner; refraining from cursing. Parent Contact and appropriate consequences to include Saturday School, ISS, or OSS. PWCS computers, computer networks, and other electronic devices shall be used only for valid educational purposes and only with the approval of a school staff member. Parent Contact and appropriate consequences to include Saturday School, ISS, or OSS. Parent Contact and appropriate consequence. Students shall immediately comply with any reasonable requests made by staff. Parent Contact and appropriate consequences to include Saturday School, ISS, or OSS.

Profanity/ Disrespect (towards adults)

Inappropriate/ Unauthorized/Misuse of Technology

Lying/Dishonesty/Deliberate Misrepresentation to Staff (3 or more offenses)

Insubordination

Students are required to demonstrate character in their words and actions because Parkside Middle Staff members are responsible for the safety and welfare of students.

Consequences for Level III Infractions will result in administrative action to include the following: Verbal warning Restitution/pay for damages ISS Parent contact / parent conference Night School Saturday School OSS Principals Hearing

Students assigned to ISS or OSS will not be allowed to attend nor participate in after school activities on the day (s) assigned. Students who do not cooperate in ISS will be given OSS or additional ISS with support. ISS Officer will: Notify teacher(s) of scheduled date Provide each teacher with an envelope or folder for classwork/homework Provide a daily list of students to administration/staff of students who did not have classwork Teacher will: Provide written instruction to complete classwork/homework assignments Place envelope/folder in the ISS mailbox the day before student reports to ISS. Students may be placed on a Behavior Contract at anytime if deemed necessary by the administration. Students who are assigned Saturday School and do not attend, will be given ISS or OSS. Five days of OSS within a nine week period may result in failure for the marking period.

Students may be denied participation at school functions and on school field trips based on their behavior.

If school is not in session on the day prior to Saturday School, students assigned to that Saturday School session will be reassigned another date by their administrator. If school is not in session on the day(s) of an assigned In-School Suspension, students assigned ISS for that date(s) will be reassigned another date by their administrator. If school is not in session on the day(s) of an assigned Out-of-School Suspension, students assigned OSS for that date(s) will automatically be reassigned OSS for the next day(s) that school is in session. LEVEL IV INFRACTIONS
The following infractions are the more serious and require immediate administrative action . Students shall not participate in any mutual shoving, wrestling, or aggressive action that 1st Offense - 3 to 5 days could lead to injury. This applies during the 2nd and all other offenses a minimum of 5 days Fighting/ Physical school day, on the bus and at any school and other consequences to be determined by the Assault on Peer related activities. administration. Students shall not participate in betting or OSS- (3 to 5 days) The number of days will Gambling gambling of any form depend on the magnitude of the incident Student shall not engage in any of the following: Setting fires Pulling the fire alarm Possession of a stink bomb Fire-starting devices Firecrackers and other small explosives The use of any tobacco product and the possession of tobacco paraphernalia is prohibited Students shall refrain from taking items that which belong to others Students shall not have in their possession stolen items. Students shall refrain from birthday licks, initiation, neck-boning, throwing objects or any other playful acts that includes any form of physical contact Students shall refrain from intimidating others in any form-sexually, verbally or physically (ex: book checking). Major destruction of school property is unacceptable. We are committed in educating our students in zero tolerance schools.

Violation of Fire Regulations

OSS (3 to 5 days) The number of days depend on the magnitude of the incident 1st Offense 3 days of OSS with the option to attend IMPACT 2nd Offense OSS -5 days OSS - 5 days (the number of days depends on the magnitude) in addition to reimbursing the owner if the goods are damaged or lost. Administrative action to include verbal warning, ISS, Saturday School or OSS

Smoking Theft

Horseplay Harassment/ Bullying Extreme Vandalism Use of gang signs and symbols

OSS 2 to 5 days 5 days OSS and parent/guardian may be required to reimburse the school for cost of the damages. OSS 2 to 5 days plus a guidance referral upon return

Consequences for Level IV will be determined by the administrator. Students who have been on OSS will meet with guidance to develop a re-admittance plan that will focus on a change in behavior.

Students may be referred to Prince William County Police for Level IV Infractions. LEVEL V INFRACTIONS
The following infractions are the most serious and require immediate administrative actions. Students shall not possess, handle or transport any pistol, revolver, Possession of Weapons knife, firearm or any other device that has the potential to cause harm. Threat to the Safety of the School Environment Verbal and Physical Assault on Staff Member Substance Abuse Mob Assault Distribution or sharing nonprescription drugs Students shall not be involved in or be responsible for creating a situation that will endanger the safety of self or place others in jeopardy or risk. Students will not assault or batter a staff member, for example, unlawful threatening or beating; any physical force or violence, to include tearing clothes, threatening to seize or strike a staff member. Students will not use, purchase, sell, distribute, be under the influence of or possess any alcoholic beverages or any controlled substance. Two or more students who attack another student on the way to school, during the school day and on the way home will be suspended for 5 days and receive a Principals Hearing. Students shall not possess, handle or share nonprescription drugs

Consequences for Level V Infractions will include 5 to 10 days OSS and a Principals Hearing.

Consequences for Level V Infractions may be referred to Prince William County Police and/or OSMAP.
Any incident that occurs in the community that is relevant to or impacts the school may cause consequences or expulsion for the student from school.

BUS INFRACTIONS
Discipline procedures for bus infractions include the following consequences: First Offense Second Offense Third Offense Fourth & Subsequent Offenses Warning Bus suspension for one week Bus suspension for two weeks Extended bus suspension or loss of bus privileges

If one receives a referral from the Activity Bus, consequences may be extended or permanent loss of the privilege to ride the Activity Bus.