Discipline Code

1. DISRESPECT DIRECTED AT A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE - Any action which constitutes verbal disrespect toa School Employee and/or any verbal or non-verbal action directed at a School Employee which a reasonable adult would interpret as disrespectful;
   • Consequences:
     • Detention
     • Immediate suspension for 1-9 school days.
     • Tribunal may be scheduled, with recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.
   • REPORTING: None
2. ASSAULT OF AN EMPLOYEE - An attempt to commit a violent injury to a School Employee, or any act which places that School Employee in reasonable apprehension of immediately receiving a violent injury.
   • Consequences:
     • Immediate suspension for 9 school days.
     • A tribunal will be scheduled. A recommendation of long term suspension or expulsion shall be made to the disciplinary tribunal.
   • REPORTING: None
3. TERRORISTIC THREAT TO A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE - Terroristic threats may include but are not limited to:
   • a communicated threat to commit any crime of violence;
   • the release of any hazardous substance o any simulated substance under the guise of it being a hazardous substance;
   • to burn or damage property with the purpose of terrorizing another;
   • shooting at or throwing an object at a vehicle or other conveyance which is loaded with passengers and being operated;
   • causing the evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility to cause a serious public inconvenience in reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience.
     • Consequences:
       • Immediate suspension for 1-9 school days.
       • Because of serious nature of infraction, a Tribunal will be scheduled with a possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.
     • REPORTING: State Report, Federal Report

 

BATTERY OF A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE

For purpose of this offense, Battery of a School Employee shall be defined generally as the intentional unwanted physical contact by a student with a school employee.

The following definition shall apply with respect to this offense.

• Physical Violence. (a) Intentionally making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with the person of another; (b) Intentionally making physical contact, which causes physical harm to another unless such contact was in defense of himself or herself as provided by
• O.C.G.A. 16-3-21.
• School Employee. Teachers, paraprofessionals, staff, administrators, volunteers and any other employee of Coweta Charter Academy.

1. INCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH EMPLOYEE DURING AN ALTERCATION WITH A THIRD PARTY OTHER THAN SCHOOL EMPLOYEE
   • Consequences:
     • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Counseling/Peer mediation, In-school suspension, External suspension of 1 to 9 schooldays. Recommendations for a tribunal to determine long-term suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the School Administrators for repeated violation or if the safety of others is seriously affected.
   • REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, State Report
2. PHYSICAL VIOLENCE DIRECTED AT A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE WITH NO PHYSICAL INJURY
   • Consequences:
     • Immediate suspension for 9 school days.
     • A tribunal will be scheduled. A recommendation for a permanent expulsion may be made to the disciplinary tribunal for long term suspension or expulsion from Coweta Charter Academy.
   • REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, State Report
3. PHYSICALVIOLENCE DIRECTEDATASCHOOLEMPLOYEERESULTINGINVISIBLEINJURIES
   • Consequences:
     • Immediate suspension for 9 school days.
     • A tribunal will be scheduled. A recommendation for a permanent expulsion will be made to the disciplinary tribunal. The disciplinary tribunal will conduct a due process hearing, and if the student is found to have committed this infraction, then the disciplinary panel will recommend the following:
       • Possible Consequences for ALL Students:
       • Permanent expulsion.
       • Permanent expulsion, with an opportunity to attend an alternate educational site for the period of the expulsion.
4. The student will be afforded an automatic review by the Governing Board. The Governing Board shall review such cases, and while accounting for the disciplinary panel’s recommendation, make a determination relative to the student. This Consequences shall be provisions of GA Code § 20-2-751.6, which are contained in the aforementioned menu of possible Consequences to also be considered by the disciplinary panel.
   • If the act(s) of physical violence rises to the level of Aggravated Assault or Aggravated Battery, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §16-5-21 or §16-5-24, local law enforcement may be notified.
   • REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, State Report 

 

Any disturbance or act that endangers the well-being of any student including, but not limited to, behaving in a boisterous, unruly, or reckless manner.

Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be considered: (a) Counseling with student, parents, and teachers, (b) In-school suspension, (c)After school detention, and (d)Removal from class for a period of time.
• Tribunal may be scheduled, with recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING: None 

02B PROVOKING A FIGHT AND/OR ASSAULT

An attempt to commit a violent injury to a student, or an act which places that student in reasonable apprehension of immediately receiving a violent injury including participating in demeaning activities, threatening behavior or directly communicating a threat that could result in a fight.

Consequences:

• Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Counseling with student, parent, and teachers, In-school suspension, External suspension of 1 to 9 school days. Recommendations for long-term suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the School Administrators for repeated violation or if the safety of others is seriously affected.

REPORTING: None

02C FIGHTING WITH ANOTHER STUDENT

1. MUTUAL FIGHTING WITH ANOTHER STUDENT RESULTING IN NO VISIBLE INJURIES

Consequences:

• Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Counseling/Peer mediation, In-school suspension, External suspension of 1 to 9 schooldays, Recommendations for long-term suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the School Administrators for repeated violation or if the safety of others is seriously affected.

REPORTING: State Report

2.  MUTUAL FIGHTING WITH ANOTHER STUDENT RESULTING IN VISIBLE INJURIES

Consequences:

• Immediate suspension of 1 to 9 school days, Recommendations for long-term suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the School Administrators for repeated violation or if the safety of others is seriously affected.
• Local Law Enforcement may be contacted and charges may be filed.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, State Report 

3. THE STRIKING OF ANOTHER STUDENT WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN VISIBLE PHYSICAL INJURY

Consequences:

• Immediate suspension of 1 to 9 school days. A recommendation for a long-term expulsion will be made to the disciplinary tribunal.
• Local Law Enforcement be contacted and charges may be filed.
• If the act(s) of physical violence rises to the level of Aggravated Assault or Aggravated Battery, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §16-5-21 or §16-5-24 local law enforcement may be notified.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, State Report

02D BULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT

Bullying Protocol in Section II of the School Discipline Procedures for Coweta Charter Academy should be referenced for the protocol and definitions for Bullying.

1. BULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT, FIRST OFFENSE IN SCHOOL YEAR

Consequences:

• Consequences for grades K-5:
  • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. (The student’s age/level of maturity or development should be considered in relation to the offense).
• Consequences for grades 6-8:
  • Three school days of suspension or other appropriate punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators.

The School Administrators or designee shall also convene a parent/guardian conference in which a behavior contract is entered into by and between the School, the student and the parents or guardian. Such behavior contract may specifically specify, among other things, prohibited behavior, seating assignment, or such other limitations or prohibitions as the School Administrators or designee deems appropriate.

REPORTING: State Report

2. BULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT, SECOND OFFENSE IN SCHOOL YEAR

Consequences:

• Consequences for grades K-5:
  • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. (The student’s age/level of maturity or development should be considered in relation to the offense).
• Consequences for grades 6-8:
  • Five school days of suspension or other appropriate punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators.

The School Administrators or designee shall also convene a parent/guardian conference in which a behavior contract is entered into by and between the school, the student and the parents or guardian. Such behavior contract may specify, among other things, prohibited behavior, seating assignment, or such other limitations or prohibitions as the School Administrators or designee deems appropriate.

REPORTING: State Report

3. BULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT, THREE OR MORE INSTANCES IN SCHOOL YEAR

Disposition:

• Consequences for grades K-5:
  • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. (The student’s age/level of maturity or development should be considered in relation to the offense)
• Consequences for grades 6-8:
  • Alternative Education Program

REPORTING: State Report

02E CYBERBULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT

Cyberbullying is defined the same as 02D BULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT above, but cyberbullying additionally is defined as bullying via the use of the Internet, interactive and digital technologies (such as computers, PDAs, etc.) and/or mobile telephones that includes the following:

• Is directed specifically at students or school personnel
• Is maliciously intended for the purpose of threatening the safety of those specified or substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school, and
• Creates a reasonable fear of harm to the students’ or school personnel’s person or property or has a high likelihood of succeeding in that purpose.

1. CYBERBULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT, FIRST OFFENSE IN SCHOOL YEAR

Consequences:

• Consequences for grades K-5:
  • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. (The student’s age/level of maturity or development should be considered in relation to the offense).
• Consequences for grades 6-8:
  • Three school days of suspension or other appropriate punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators.

The School Administrators or designee shall also convene a parent/guardian conference in which a behavior contract is entered into by and between the school, the student and the parents or guardian. Such behavior contract may specifically specify, among other things, prohibited behavior, seating assignment, or such other limitations or prohibitions as the School Administrators or designee deems appropriate.

REPORTING: State Report

2. CYBERBULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT, SECOND OFFENSE IN SCHOOL YEAR

Consequences:

• Consequences for grades K-5:
  • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. (The student’s age/level of maturity or development should be considered in relation to the offense).
• Consequences for grades 6-8:
  • Five school days of suspension or other appropriate punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. The School Administrators or designee shall also convene a parent/guardian conference in which a behavior contract is entered into by and between the School, the student and the parents or guardian. Such behavior contract may specifically specify, among other things, prohibited behavior, seating assignment, or such other limitations or prohibitions as the School Administrators or designee deems appropriate. The Student may no longer be able to utilize Coweta Charter Academy’s electronic devices or Internet.

REPORTING: State Report

3. CYBERBULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT, THREE OR MORE INSTANCES IN SCHOOL YEAR

Consequences:

• Consequences for grades K-5:
  • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. (The student’s age/level of maturity or development should be considered in relation to the offense).
• Consequences for grades 6-8:
  • Alternative Education Program

REPORTING: State Report

02F RACIAL HARASSMENT AGAINST ANOTHER STUDENT

 

An attempt to commit a violent injury to a student, or an act which places that student in reasonable apprehension of immediately receiving a violent injury including participating in demeaning activities, threatening behavior or directly communicating a threat that could result in a fight.

Consequences:

• Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Counseling with student, parent, and teachers, In-school suspension, External suspension of 1 to 9 school days. Recommendations for long-term suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the School Administrators for repeated violation or if the safety of others is seriously affected.

REPORTING: None

 

1. MUTUAL FIGHTING WITH ANOTHER STUDENT RESULTING IN NO VISIBLE INJURIES

Consequences:

• Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Counseling/Peer mediation, In-school suspension, External suspension of 1 to 9 schooldays, Recommendations for long-term suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the School Administrators for repeated violation or if the safety of others is seriously affected.

REPORTING: State Report

2.  MUTUAL FIGHTING WITH ANOTHER STUDENT RESULTING IN VISIBLE INJURIES

Consequences:

• Immediate suspension of 1 to 9 school days, Recommendations for long-term suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the School Administrators for repeated violation or if the safety of others is seriously affected.
• Local Law Enforcement may be contacted and charges may be filed.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, State Report 

3. THE STRIKING OF ANOTHER STUDENT WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN VISIBLE PHYSICAL INJURY

Consequences:

• Immediate suspension of 1 to 9 school days. A recommendation for a long-term expulsion will be made to the disciplinary tribunal.
• Local Law Enforcement be contacted and charges may be filed.
• If the act(s) of physical violence rises to the level of Aggravated Assault or Aggravated Battery, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §16-5-21 or §16-5-24 local law enforcement may be notified.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, State Report

 

Bullying Protocol in Section II of the School Discipline Procedures for Coweta Charter Academy should be referenced for the protocol and definitions for Bullying.

1. BULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT, FIRST OFFENSE IN SCHOOL YEAR

Consequences:

• Consequences for grades K-5:
  • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. (The student’s age/level of maturity or development should be considered in relation to the offense).
• Consequences for grades 6-8:
  • Three school days of suspension or other appropriate punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators.

The School Administrators or designee shall also convene a parent/guardian conference in which a behavior contract is entered into by and between the School, the student and the parents or guardian. Such behavior contract may specifically specify, among other things, prohibited behavior, seating assignment, or such other limitations or prohibitions as the School Administrators or designee deems appropriate.

REPORTING: State Report

2. BULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT, SECOND OFFENSE IN SCHOOL YEAR

Consequences:

• Consequences for grades K-5:
  • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. (The student’s age/level of maturity or development should be considered in relation to the offense).
• Consequences for grades 6-8:
  • Five school days of suspension or other appropriate punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators.

The School Administrators or designee shall also convene a parent/guardian conference in which a behavior contract is entered into by and between the school, the student and the parents or guardian. Such behavior contract may specify, among other things, prohibited behavior, seating assignment, or such other limitations or prohibitions as the School Administrators or designee deems appropriate.

REPORTING: State Report

3. BULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT, THREE OR MORE INSTANCES IN SCHOOL YEAR

Disposition:

• Consequences for grades K-5:
  • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. (The student’s age/level of maturity or development should be considered in relation to the offense)
• Consequences for grades 6-8:
  • Alternative Education Program

REPORTING: State Report

 

Cyberbullying is defined the same as 02D BULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT above, but cyberbullying additionally is defined as bullying via the use of the Internet, interactive and digital technologies (such as computers, PDAs, etc.) and/or mobile telephones that includes the following:

• Is directed specifically at students or school personnel
• Is maliciously intended for the purpose of threatening the safety of those specified or substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school, and
• Creates a reasonable fear of harm to the students’ or school personnel’s person or property or has a high likelihood of succeeding in that purpose.

1. CYBERBULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT, FIRST OFFENSE IN SCHOOL YEAR

Consequences:

• Consequences for grades K-5:
  • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. (The student’s age/level of maturity or development should be considered in relation to the offense).
• Consequences for grades 6-8:
  • Three school days of suspension or other appropriate punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators.

The School Administrators or designee shall also convene a parent/guardian conference in which a behavior contract is entered into by and between the school, the student and the parents or guardian. Such behavior contract may specifically specify, among other things, prohibited behavior, seating assignment, or such other limitations or prohibitions as the School Administrators or designee deems appropriate.

REPORTING: State Report

2. CYBERBULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT, SECOND OFFENSE IN SCHOOL YEAR

Consequences:

• Consequences for grades K-5:
  • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. (The student’s age/level of maturity or development should be considered in relation to the offense).
• Consequences for grades 6-8:
  • Five school days of suspension or other appropriate punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. The School Administrators or designee shall also convene a parent/guardian conference in which a behavior contract is entered into by and between the School, the student and the parents or guardian. Such behavior contract may specifically specify, among other things, prohibited behavior, seating assignment, or such other limitations or prohibitions as the School Administrators or designee deems appropriate. The Student may no longer be able to utilize Coweta Charter Academy’s electronic devices or Internet.

REPORTING: State Report

3. CYBERBULLYING ANOTHER STUDENT, THREE OR MORE INSTANCES IN SCHOOL YEAR

Consequences:

• Consequences for grades K-5:
  • Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators. (The student’s age/level of maturity or development should be considered in relation to the offense).
• Consequences for grades 6-8:
  • Alternative Education Program

REPORTING: State Report

 

No employee or student shall harass any person through racially disparaging conduct or communication based upon the other person's race or ethnic origin. Racial harassment includes:

• Oral statements, written statements, gestures, use of slurs, or any other form of communication or conduct that stands for or implies any sort of intimidating, derogatory, demeaning, or prejudicial message towards an individual or group based upon their race or ethnic origin.
• Any type of conduct or activity exhibited by an individual or a group that is rooted in racial prejudice that conveys an intimidating, derogatory, demeaning, or prejudicial message towards an individual or a group based upon their race or ethnic origin.
• Wearing or possessing items depicting or implying any type of intimidating, derogatory, demeaning or prejudicial message towards another group or individual based upon their race or ethnic origin.
• Students must report in writing any alleged racial harassment to the School Administrators.

Consequences:

• Punishment shall be at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending upon the circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be utilized: counseling, parent conference, in-school suspension, external suspension of 1-9 school days, recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the School Administrators for repeated violations, if the safety of others is seriously affected or if in the School Administration discretion, the violation is of an extreme or serious nature.
• In all cases the parents/guardians of all students involved shall be notified of the complaint, investigation and remedial actions taken with appropriate documentation of such contact. Students, parents, or guardians dissatisfied by the School Administration determination may appeal such determination to the Principal.
• Upon completion of the investigation, the School Administrators or designee shall forward a copy of the complaint, investigative notes, and Consequences to the Title VI Coordinator.

REPORTING: None

 

Terroristic threats may include but are not limited to:

• a communicated threat to commit any crime of violence;
• the release of any hazardous substance or any simulated substance under the guise of it being a hazardous substance;
• to burn or damage property with the purpose of terrorizing another;
• shooting at or throwing an object at a vehicle or other conveyance which is loaded with passengers and being operated;
• causing the evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility to cause a serious public inconvenience in reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience.

1. TERRORISTIC THREAT AGAINST ANOTHER STUDENT; INDIVIDUAL THREAT OR INTIMIDATION

Consequences:

• Immediate suspension for 1-9 school days.
• Because of serious nature of infraction, a Tribunal will be scheduled with a recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, State Report, Federal Report

2. TERRORISTIC THREAT AGAINST OTHER STUDENTS; SCHOOL-WIDE THREAT OR INTIMIDATION

Consequences:

• Immediate suspension for 1-9 school days.
• Because of serious nature of infraction, a Tribunal will be scheduled with a recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, State Report, Federal Report

1. MINOR DISTURBANCE – A disturbance in the classroom or on school property or at school activity that interrupts or disturbs the learning environment.

Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators. Circumstances willdetermine which one ormore of the following alternatives will be considered: (a) Counselingwith student, parents, and teachers, (b) In-school suspension, (c)After school detention, and (d)Removal from class for a period of time.
• Recommendation for expulsion or long-term suspension if disturbances continue.

REPORTING: None

2. DISTURBANCE TO SCHOOL OPERATIONS (OBSCENE LANGUAGE AND/OR OBSCENE DISPLAY) –

• The use of profane, vulgar, or obscene words, gestures, or other inappropriate language or actions; the use/possession of pornographic or sexual materials; and/or
• The display of sexually explicit, vulgar, obscene, profane, drug-related or other inappropriate written expression or graphics. To include alcohol, cigarettes, illegal drugs, etc. displayed on a student’s body, clothing, work materials or on school-owned property; or,
• The accumulation of three or more incidents of disruption in the same school year.

Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators. Circumstances willdetermine which one ormore of the following alternatives will be considered: (a) Counselingwith student, parents, and teachers, (b) In-school suspension, (c)After school detention, and (d)Removal fromclass for a period of time, or (e) external suspension from school for one 1-9school days.
• Recommendation for expulsion or long-term suspension

REPORTING: None

3. MAJORDISTURBANCE(DISORDERLYCONDUCT) -Disturbances that include any act on school property or at a school activity that causes disruption and/or threatens the safety of any other student.

Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be considered: (a) Counseling with student, parents, and teachers, (b) In-school suspension, (c)After school detention, and (d)Removal from class for a period of time, or (e) external suspension from school for 1-9schooldays.
• Recommendation for expulsion or long-term suspension school if disturbances continue.

REPORTING: LOCAL Law Enforcement, State Report

• Coweta Charter Academy is dedicated to preventing the influence and activities of gangs in Coweta Charter Academy. It has been determined by the Coweta Charter Academy that gangs create a significant negative influence upon the learning environment in schools by interfering with school routines and operations, impinging on the rights of other students, and/or impacting the basic educational mission. This policy is designed to eliminate or prevent such influence and activities and should be interpreted in the broadest form permissible to effectuate these purposes.
• For purposes of this policy, a “gang” is defined as any group or association of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, which encourages, solicits, promotes, urges, counsels, furthers, advocates, condones, assists, causes, advises, procures, or abets any illegal or disruptive activity/behavior of any kind whether on or off school campus or school property.
• No Student Shall:

(1)display or wear gang articles, paraphernalia or clothing which has been established as being gang related;

(2) recruit or solicit membership in any gang/gang-related organization;

(3)hold himself or herself out as a member of a gang, either through words, drawings, hand signs, or actions; or

(4) participate in any action that promotes the furtherance of a gang.

1. WEARING OR POSSESSION OF GANG-RELATED APPAREL; CONVEYING PERSONAL MEMBERSHIPORAFFILIATIONWITHAGANG-Possessionordisplayofgangidentifiedapparel, jewelry or accessories.

Consequences:

• Discipline will be at the discretion of the School Administrators.

REPORTING: State Report

2. VIOLATION OF ANTI-GANG POLICY RESTRICTIONS; GANG-RELATED SOLICITATION, VIOLENCE, THREATS, DEFACEMENT OF PROPERTY - Promotion of or solicitation to enter into gang activity, or, violence or threats of violence related with gang activities, or, defacement or destruction of property related with gang activities.

Consequences:

• An immediate suspension for 1-9 school days and/or recommendation for long- term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, State Report

3. VIOLATION OFANYOTHERPROVISIONOFTHISCODEFORTHEPURPOSEOF PROMOTING, HOLDING OUT, REPRESENTING OR SOLICITING STUDENTS FOR GANG INVOLVEMENT OR AS ADIRECTRESULTOFGANGINVOLVEMENT.

Consequences:

• An immediate suspension for 1-9 school days and/or recommendation for long- term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, State Report

Coweta Charter Academy reserves the right to punish behavior which is subversive to good order and discipline in the schools, on school property, or at school functions, even though such behavior is not specified in the preceding written rules and practices. This infraction might include, but is not limited to, inciting others to violate the Coweta Charter Academy’s Conduct Code and/or school rules.

Consequences:

• Discipline will be at the discretion of the School Administrators.

REPORTING: None

Coweta Charter Academy reserves the right to exclude a student’s enrollment/attendance at school due to the off-campus behavior which could result in the student being criminally charged with a felony, and which makes the student’s continued presence at school a potential danger to persons or property at the school or which disrupts the educational

Consequences:

• Enrollment/admission status will be at the discretion of the School Administrators.

REPORTING: None

No student shall knowingly and/or willingly make false reports or statements, whether orally or in writing; falsely accuse other students or school staff of wrong actions. Relative to accusations against employees, this would include false, misleading or erroneous accusations of a staff member’s inappropriate behavior toward a student. This infraction also includes falsifying school records; or, forging signatures.

Consequences:

• Discipline will be at the discretion of the School Administrators.

REPORTING: None

1. Firearm is defined by O.C.G.A. 16-11-131 as a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or other weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical discharge
2. Dangerous Weapon is defined by O.C.G.A. 16-11-121 as any weapon commonly known as a rocket launcher, bazooka, recoilless rifle, mortar, or hand grenade.

Possession is prohibited on school property or at any school function. For purposes of this section, action may be taken without regard to whether the weapon is loaded or unloaded or is presently capable of firing or detonating.

1. UNINTENTIONAL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM OR DANGEROUS WEAPON – Unknowingly possessing a firearm or dangerous weapon on school property or at any school function.

Consequences:

• Immediate external suspension for 9 school days;
• Tribunal will be scheduled, with recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Within PowerSchool, it must be noted if the firearm is a rifle (this is reported separately to the State).

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, District Attorney, Federal Report, State Report

2. INTENTIONAL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM OR DANGEROUS WEAPON WITH NO INTENT TO

DO HARM – Knowingly possessing a firearm or dangerous weapon on school property or at any school function with no intent to do harm.

Consequences:

• Immediate external suspension for 9 school days;
• Tribunal will be scheduled, with recommendation for expulsion for a minimum of one year. Within PowerSchool, it must be noted if the firearm is a rifle (this is reported separately to the State).

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, District Attorney, Federal Report, State Report

3. INTENTIONAL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM OR DANGEROUS WEAPON WITH INTENT TO DO HARM OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY – Knowingly possessing a firearm or dangerous weapon on school property or at any school function with the manifest intent to do harm. For purposes of this section, action may be taken without regard to whether the weapon is loaded or unloaded or is presently capable of firing or being detonated. Consequences:

• Immediate external suspension for 9 school days,
• Tribunal will be scheduled, with recommendation expulsion for a minimum of one year. Within PowerSchool, it must be noted if the firearm is a rifle (this is reported separately to the State).

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, District Attorney, Federal Report, State Report

(as defined by O.C.G.A. 16-11-127.1, excluding firearms, pistol, revolver, or any weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind).

Weapon means and includes any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type instrument, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any object of like kind and any stun gun or Taser as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-106. Also included as weapons are permitted medical accessories (i.e. Hypodermic needle, lancet) and/or any other item not traditionally considered to be a weapon when such items are used in a manner to injure or threaten injury to students, school employee or third parties.”

1. UNINTENTIONAL POSSESSION OF OTHER WEAPONS – Unknowingly possessing Other Weapons on school property or at any school function.

Consequences:

• Penalty at the discretion of the School Administrators, up to suspension from 1-9 days and referral to a discipline tribunal.
• Because of serious nature of infraction a Tribunal will be scheduled with a recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, Federal Report, State Report

2. INTENTIONAL POSSESSION OF OTHER WEAPONS WITH NO INTENT TO DO HARM -

Knowingly possessing Other Weapons on school property or at any school function with no manifest intent to do harm.

Consequences:

• Immediate external suspension for 9 days;
• Because of serious nature of infraction, a Tribunal will be scheduled with a recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, Federal Report, State Report

3. INTENTIONAL POSSESSION OF OTHER WEAPONS WITH THE INTENT TO DO HARM

AND/OR USED IN AN ASSAULT - Knowingly possessing Other Weapons on school property or at any school function with the manifest intent to do harm. Consequences:

• Immediate external suspension for 9 days.
• Because of serious nature of infraction, a Tribunal will be scheduled with a recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion

If the act(s) of physical violence rises to the level of Aggravated Assault or Aggravated Battery, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §16-5-21 or §16-5-24, the local law enforcement may be notified.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, Federal Report, State Report

Any “look alike/hoax” device, or replica of an explosive device, firearm, weapon, or dangerous weapon which by virtue of its shape, design, or representation causes another person to believe the hoax device to be an explosive device, firearm, weapon, or dangerous weapon as defined by Georgia law on school property or at any school function.

1. UNINTENTIONAL POSSESSION OF A HOAX WEAPON - Unknowingly possessing a Hoax Device

on school property or at any school function with NO intent to cause bodily injury, death, or property damage/destruction Consequences:

• Penalty at the discretion of the School Administrators, up to suspension from 1-9 days and referral to a discipline tribunal.
• A Tribunal may be scheduled with a recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, Federal Report, State Report

2. INTENTIONAL POSSESSION OF A HOAX WEAPON WITH NO INTENT TO DO HARM -

Possessing a Hoax Weapon on school property or at any school function with no manifest intent to do harm.

Consequences:

• Immediate external suspension for 1 – 9  days.
• Because of serious nature of infraction, a Tribunal will be scheduled with a recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, Federal Report, State Report

3. INTENTIONAL POSSESSION OFAHOAX WEAPON WITH INTENT TO DO HARM – Possessing

a Hoax Weapon on school property or at any school function WITH the manifest intent to cause bodily injury, death, or property damage/destruction. Intent to harm may be inferred if firearm/weapon is represented as an actual weapon.

Consequences:

• Immediate external suspension for 9 days.
• Because of serious nature of infraction, a Tribunal will be scheduled with a recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING: Local Law Enforcement, Federal Report, State Report

Students who have personal knowledge of any firearms, explosive devices, weapons and dangerous weapons (as defined in O.C.G.A. §16-11-121, §16-11-127.1 and §16-11-131) or other dangerous device (e.g. ammunition, explosive devices, hoax devices) shall immediately report the information to an administrator or teacher. Failure to report the information shall be viewed as “conscious disregard” for the safety of others and the safety of the school campus.

Consequences:

• The punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on the circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may suspend the student for up to nine school days or may recommend long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING: None

Possession of drug or smoking paraphernalia (i.e., lighter/matches, pipe, rolling paper, electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette cartridges, vaporizers, ordinary items that have clearly been used as drug or smoking paraphernalia, etc.).

Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending upon the nature and circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may recommend suspension of 1-9 school days or may recommend  long-term suspension or  expulsion.

REPORTING None

Possession, use and/or transfer of tobacco or tobacco-related products. Smoking or other use of tobacco will not be permitted on school property or while attending a school function.

1. UNINTENTIONAL POSSESSION OFTOBACCO PRODUCTS - Unknowingly possessing tobacco or tobacco products on school grounds or at a school function or event.

Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending upon the nature and circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may recommend suspension of 1-9 school days or may recommend long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING State Report

2. INTENTIONAL USE OR POSSESSION OFTOBACCO PRODUCTS - Knowingly possessing tobacco or tobacco-related products on school grounds or at school function or event.

Consequences:

• First offense: 3 days of suspension or other appropriate punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators.

Second Offense: 5 school days of suspension or other appropriate punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators.

REPORTING State Report

3. SALE, AND/OR DISTRIBUTIONOFTOBACCO PRODUCTS - The sale or distribution of tobacco or tobacco-related products or the attempt to sell or distribute tobacco or tobacco-related products.

Consequences:

• Depending upon the nature and circumstances of the violation, the School Administrators may recommend suspension of 1-9 school days or may recommend long-term suspension  or expulsion.

REPORTING State Report

Possession or attempt to possess, conspiring with one or more persons to possess or use, use or under influence of alcohol or the distribution of alcohol on school property or while attending school function

1. UNINTENTIONAL POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL - Unknowingly possessing alcohol products on school property or at a school function.

Consequences:

Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending upon the nature and circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may recommend suspension of 1-9 school days or may recommend long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING State Report

2. INTENTIONAL POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL                                                                                                                                          -

Under the influence of alcohol; the intentional possession of alcohol on school property or any school function or event, or the possession of any substance purported to be alcohol.

Consequences:

Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending upon the nature and circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may recommend suspension of 1-9 school days or may recommend long-term suspension  or expulsion.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report

3. SALE, PURCHASE, OR TRANSFER OF ALCOHOL - The sale or purchase of, transfer of, conspiring with one or more persons for the sale or transfer of, or the attempt to sell or transfer alcohol on school property or while attending school functions.

Consequences:

Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending upon the nature and circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may recommend suspension of 1-9 school days or may recommend long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report

1. UNINTENTIONAL POSSESSION OF OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS AND/ OR FAILURE TO REPORT POSSESSION OF DRUGS - Unknowingly possessing over-the-counter drugs on school property or at a school function. Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending upon the nature and circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may recommend suspension of 1-9 school days or may recommend long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING State Report

2. INTENTIONAL POSSESSION OF OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS - Knowingly possessing or attempting to possess, conspiracy by one or more persons to possess or use or under the influence of over-the-counter drugs, look-alike drugs, inhalants, pills, tablets, capsules, any substance purported to be a controlled substance, or any synthetic over-the-counter substance that is misused.

Consequences:

• The School Administrators may recommend suspension of 1-9 school days or may recommend long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING State Report

SALE/TRANSFER OF OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS - The sale of, transfer of, conspiring with one or more persons for the sale or transfer or the attempt to sell or transfer over-the counter drugs, look-alike drugs, inhalants, pills, tablets, capsules or anything purported to be a controlled substance or alcohol on school property.

Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending upon the nature and circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may recommend suspension of 1-9 school days or may recommend long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report

1. NON-FELONY POSSESSION/USE/UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED AND/OR DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES

• Non-felony possession or use, or attempt to possess or use, conspiracy by one or more persons to possess or use or under the influence of “narcotic drugs, marijuana, or stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic drugs” on school property or while attending school functions.
• Non-felony drug possession/use has been defined by O.C.G.A. §16-13-2(b), and administrators may work with the Local Law Enforcement Department in the application of this code to student discipline infractions.

Consequences:

• An immediate external suspension for 9 days from school.
• Because of serious nature of infraction, a Tribunal will be scheduled with a recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report, Federal Report

2. FELONY POSSESSION/USE/UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES –

• Felony possession or use, or attempt to possess or use, conspiracy by one or more persons to possess or use or under the influence of “narcotic drugs, marijuana, or stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic drugs” on school property or while attending school functions.
• Felony drug possession/use has been defined by O.C.G.A. §16-13-32.4 and O.C.G.A. §1613-30, and administrators should work with the Local Law Enforcement the application of this code to student discipline infractions.

Consequences:

•  An immediate external suspension for 9 days from school.
• Because of serious nature of infraction, a Tribunal will be scheduled with a recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report, Federal Report

3. POSSESSION/USE/UNDER THE   INFLUENCE  AND DISTRIBUTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES –

• Felony or non-felony possession or use, or attempt to possess or use, conspiracy by one or more persons to possess or use or under the influence of “narcotic drugs, marijuana, or stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic drugs” on school property or while attending school functions, and the sale of, transfer of, conspiring with one or more persons for the sale or transfer of, or the attempt to sell or transfer felony or non-felony drugs on school property or while attending school functions.
• Felony/non-felony drug infractions are defined by O.C.G.A. §16-13-32.4, O.C.G.A. §16-13-30 and O.C.G.A. §16-13-2, and administrators should work with the Local Law Enforcement Department in the application of these codes to student discipline infractions.

Consequences:

• An immediate external suspension for 9 days from school.
• Because of serious nature of infraction, a Tribunal will be scheduled with a recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report, Federal Report

1. MINOR THEFT OR VANDALISM; VALUE OF $25 OR LESS- Unlawfully taking property, or assisting another person in unlawfully taking or maliciously damaging property, which belongs to another person or Coweta Charter Academy, during/after school hours. For the purposes of distinction, this code should be used when the value of this item or items stolen does not exceed $25.00 (with the value of item determined by School Administrators).

Consequences:

• The punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on the circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may suspend a total of nine school days or may recommend long- term suspension  or expulsion.
• Restitution should be requested.

REPORTING None

2. THEFT/LARCENY; VALUE GREATER THAN $25 BUT LESS THAN $100 - For the purposes of distinction, this code should be used when the value of this item or items stolen is more than $25 but less than $100 (with the value of item determined by School Administrators). Consequences:

• The punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on the circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may suspend a total of nine school days or may recommend long- term suspension  or expulsion.
• Local Law Enforcement will be contacted. Charges may be filed.
• Restitution should be requested.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report

3. THEFT/LARCENY; VALUE OF $100 OR MORE- For the purposes of distinction, this code should be used when the value of this item or items stolen is $100 or more (with the value of item determined by School Administrators).

Consequences:

• The punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on the circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may suspend a total of nine school days or may recommend long- term suspension or expulsion.
• Local Law Enforcement will be contacted. Charges may be filed.
• Restitution should be requested.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report  

Possession of unlawfully-taken property belonging to another person or Coweta Charter Academy during/after school hours.

Consequences:

• The punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on the circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may suspend a total of nine school days or may recommend long-term suspension or expulsion.

Restitution may be required.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement

Willful, intentional or malicious acts of damage to public or private property during/after school hours, to include, but not limited to damaging property, defacing or writing on property, disordering property, deliberately altering (without permission) property or any unauthorized depositing or littering/dumping on property.

1. VANDALISM OF PROPERTY; DEFACEMENT OF PROPERTY WITH LOSS/DAMAGE/REPAIR COST VALUED  AT $25 OR LESS Consequences:

• The punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on the circumstances of the violation. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be considered to include, but not limited to: Restitution; Community Service; Loss of privilege (i.e., school events; athletics; student government) Detention; Counseling; in-school, out-of- school suspension; Recommendation for expulsion or long-term suspension,).

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report

2. VANDALISM OF PROPERTY; MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION ORDAMAGE TOPROPERTY WITH DAMAGE VALUED GREATER THAN  $25  BUT LESS THAN $250

Consequences:

• The punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on the circumstances of the violation. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be considered to include, but not limited to: Restitution;

Community Service; Loss of privilege (i.e., school events; athletics; student government) Detention; Counseling; in-school, out-of- school suspension;; Recommendation for expulsion or long-term suspension).

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report

3. VANDALISM OF PROPERTY; MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION ORDAMAGE TO PROPERTY WITH DAMAGE VALUED AT  $250 OR MORE Consequences:

• The punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on the circumstances of the violation. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be considered to include, but not limited to: Restitution;

Community Service; Loss of privilege (i.e., school events; athletics; student government) Detention; Counseling; in-school, out-of- school suspension; Recommendation for expulsion or long-term suspension).

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report

Entering the school building on weekends or during non-school hours without authorization. Entry in Coweta Charter Academy at any time without prior permission.

Consequences:

• The punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on the circumstances of the violation. The School Administrators may suspend a total of nine school days or may recommend long- term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report

1. PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION - Physical contact including, but not limited to, kissing or embracing on school property, or at a school activity.

   Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be considered: Counseling with student; Notification of parents; Suspension from school for 1-9 school days; Recommendation for expulsion/long-term suspension at the discretion of the School Administrators.

  REPORTING None

2. VIEWING, DISPLAYING, PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIALS/CONTENT -The viewing or displaying of pornographic drawings, pictures, electronic images, or videos. This offense can include downloading, uploading or transmitting pornographic content while at school or on any computers, cell phones, tablets, or other electronic devices. This policy shall apply to both real and simulated materials and content. 

Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be considered: Counseling with student; Notification of parents; Suspension from school for 1-9 school days; Recommendation for expulsion/long-term suspension at the discretion of the School Administrators.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement

3. CONSENSUAL SEXUAL CONTACT AND/OR EXPOSURE - Sexual intercourse, sexual contact, or other unlawful behavior or content intended to result in sexual gratification without force or threat of force, and where the victim is capable of giving consent (16 years of age or older). This offense can include inappropriate exposure and obscenity.

   Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be considered: Counseling with student; Notification of parents; Suspension from school for 1-9 school days; Recommendation for expulsion/long-term suspension at the discretion of the School Administrators.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report

Sexual  harassment is generally defined as unwelcome sexual advance(s), request for favor(s) or other verbal and/or visual contact of a sexually explicit and/or sexually-directed nature including, but not limited to inappropriate references to body parts, inappropriate references regarding a student’s reputations, inappropriate gestures, sexually oriented jokes, sexually oriented innuendoes, obscenities, displaying of sexually suggestive objects, pictures, cartoons, and/or the utterance of sexually suggestive writings. Any student alleging a complaint of sexual harassment should take immediate steps to inform an employee of the Coweta Charter Academy responsible for student supervision.

• Upon receiving any complaint of sexual harassment, the responsible employee shall assist the student in making an appropriate reporting to the Title IV coordinator and immediately notify the School Administrators.

1. SEXUAL HARASSMENT; UNWELCOME COMMENTS, STATEMENTS, OR ACTIONS, NOT DIRECTED TOWARDS AN INDIVIDUAL

Consequences:

• Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending on the circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Counseling; In-school suspension; suspension of 1-9 school days; or Recommendations for long-term suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the School Administrators for repeated violation or if the safety of others is seriously affected.

REPORTING State Report  

2. SEXUAL HARASSMENT; UNWELCOME COMMENTS, STATEMENTS, OR ACTIONS, DIRECTED TOWARDS AN INDIVIDUAL

Consequences:

• Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending on the circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Counseling; In-school suspension; suspension of 1-9 school days; or Recommendations for long-term suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the School Administrators for repeated violation or if the safety of others is seriously affected.

REPORTING State Report

3. ​​​​​​​SEXUAL HARASSMENT; REPEATED VIOLATIONS OF SEXUAL HARRASSMENT POLICY Consequences:

• Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending on the circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Counseling; In-school suspension; suspension of 1-9 school days; or Recommendations for long-term suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the School Administrators for repeated violation or if the safety of others is seriously affected.

REPORTING State Report

The intentional, inappropriate exposure of/to another or inappropriate bodily contact of a sexual nature.

Consequences:

• Suspension of 1-9 school days will be at the discretion of the School Administrators. A recommendation for expulsion/long-term suspension at the discretion of School Administrators.

If the act(s) of physical violence rises to the level of Aggravated Assault or Aggravated Battery, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §16-5-21 or §16-5-24, the local law enforcement may be notified.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement, State Report

Unlawful school absences.

Consequences:

Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending on the circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Detention; Parent conference and Counseling; Saturday School; Suspension for 1-9 school days.

REPORTING State Report

Unexcused tardies to school/class, as well as unexcused school check-ins/check-outs.

Consequences:

Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending on the circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Detention; Parent conference and Counseling; Saturday School; Suspension for 1-9 school days.

REPORTING None

Skipping class.

Consequences:

Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending on the circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Detention; Parent conference and Counseling; Saturday School; Suspension for 1-9 school days.

REPORTING None

Consequences:

Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending on the circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Detention; Parent conference and Counseling; Saturday School; Suspension for 1-9 school days.

REPORTING State Report

Other attendance infractions, to include, but are not limited to, such things as not signing in upon late arrival to school or not remaining in assigned area within school/on campus without the permission of that school’s administration.

Consequences:

Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators, depending on the circumstances. Circumstances will determine which one or more of the following alternatives will be used: Detention; Parent conference and Counseling; Saturday School; Suspension for 1-9 school days.

REPORTING State Report

 

Unlawful use of Coweta Charter Academy computers, or attempts or threats to tamper with technological hardware, software, cabling, and associated equipment, intentional interruption of technology services, or unauthorized access to or altering of computer

Consequences:

• Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on circumstances of the violation. Suspension for 1-9 school days, expulsion, or long-term suspension Restitution may be required.

REPORTING State Report

Destruction or alteration of computer programs and/or data, or violating acceptable use policy (Section VI of the Student Discipline Procedures).

Consequences:

• Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on circumstances of the violation. Suspension for 1-9 school days, expulsion, or long-term suspension Restitution may be required.

REPORTING State Report

Failure to comply with Coweta Charter Academy Internet Use Policy or the use of an electronic device to create a disruption or disturbance in the school or at any school function or event, OR, using a computer, computer network, or other electronic device to disseminate any picture, photograph, drawing, or similar visual representation or verbal description of any information designed to encourage, solicit, or otherwise promote terroristic threats, acts of bullying another student, upskirting (observing, photographing, videotaping, filming, or video recording such individual underneath or thorough such individual’s clothing), or transmission/possession of pornographic content.

Consequences:

• Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on circumstances of the violation. Suspension for 1-9 school days, expulsion, long-term suspension.
• Violations of this initiative will result in disciplinary consequences which may include but are not limited to:

1. Suspension of privilege to access the network on campus.
2. Appropriate disciplinary or legal action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and applicable laws including monetary damages.

• Possible criminal action.

REPORTING Local Law Enforcement

Use or possession of a laser pointer is prohibited during school hours.

Consequences:

• Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators.

REPORTING None

Failure to carry paper, pencil, pen, books, and other materials to class that have been designated by the teacher as necessary for work and participation in the class.

Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators.

REPORTING None

Willful refusal to carry out valid instructions of any faculty member or staff member when at school or at any school function.

Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators. Suspension for 1-9 school days, depending on the circumstances. Recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion will be at the discretion of the School Administrators.

REPORTING State Report

Failure to attend detention or accept disciplinary action.

Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators. Suspension of 1-9 school days, depending on the circumstances. Repeated violations could result in recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

REPORTING State Report

Cheating and/or plagiarism on school assigned work.

1. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY; UNAUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE TO OR BY ANOTHER PERSON ON CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS OR PROJECTS

Consequences:

• The student will be required to properly complete the assignment for any test, project or other school assignment for which the student was found to have cheated or plagiarized.
• Additionally, at the discretion of the School Administrators, and upon notification of the parent(s), the following consequences may be added to the Consequences regarding any student found to have cheated or plagiarized a test, project or other school assignment: Detention, In-School Suspension, and Saturday School.

REPORTING State Report

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY; PLAGIARISM OR CHEATING ON CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS OR PROJECTS

Consequences:

• The student will be required to properly complete the assignment for any test, project or other school assignment for which the student was found to have cheated or plagiarized.
• Additionally, at the discretion of the School Administrators, and upon notification of the parent(s), the following consequences may be added to the Consequences regarding any student found to have cheated or plagiarized a test, project or other school assignment: Detention, In-School Suspension, and Saturday School.

REPORTING: State Report

3. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY; PLAGIARISM OR CHEATING ON MAJOR EXAMS OR  STATEWIDE/NATIONAL ASSESSMENTS; OR, THREE OR MORE OFFENSES IN THE SAME SCHOOL YEAR ON ANY PROJECT OR ASSIGNMENT

Consequences:

• The student will be required to properly complete the assignment for any test, project or other school assignment for which the student was found to have cheated or plagiarized.
• Additionally, at the discretion of the School Administrators, and upon notification of the parent(s), the following consequences may be added to the Consequences regarding any student found to have cheated or plagiarized a test, project or other school assignment: Detention, In-School Suspension, and Saturday School.

REPORTING State Report

Gambling on school property or while attending school functions.

Consequences:

• Punishment at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on circumstances.

REPORTING: None

Multiple and/or repeated violations of any school rules.

Consequences:

• Punishment will be at the discretion of the School Administrators depending on circumstances. Consequences can include suspension for 1-9 school days, expulsion, or long-term suspension.

REPORTING: State Report