Progressive Discipline Matrix

Level I

Description

Consequence

Classroom disruption

Student classroom behavior that is disruptive to the classroom environment for a short period of time. Examples include making noises during classroom instruction, calling out answers, moving around the classroom without permission.

A Four Step Referral Process:

Step 1: Warning

Step 2: Contact

Parent/Guardian

Step 3a: Assign Lines to Write

Step 3b: Assign Detention at Lunch or After School

Step 4: Assign Cleaning Cafe during Recess

Step 5: Refer to Admin via Portal moves to Level II

Also, can be assigned to write apology, apologize to another party, and/or  a loss of privileges.

Also, can be assigned cursive or vocabulary workbook pages.

Being in an unauthorized area without permission.

Students being in unauthorized areas or during inappropriate times. For example, walking in hallways during lunch tracks or being in classrooms with no adult supervision.

Unauthorized sites

Being on non- educational sites in the classroom (depending on area admin discretion)

PDOA

Inappropriate physical contact between students, including, but not limited to inappropriate displays of affection or inappropriate touching. For the purpose of this rule, inappropriate physical contact does not include fighting.

Unauthorized possession on school property and/or use of smart watches, cell phones, headphones, beats, iPods, PEDs, etc. at school.

Unless otherwise directed by school administration or school staff, the possession and  use of smart watches, cell phones, or other PEDs on school property is always forbidden for all students. This  includes, but is not limited to,before-school care,  lunch periods, class changes, study halls, school drills, recess periods, electives periods, after-school care, clubs, and any other structured or unstructured activity that occurs while on school property. If a student is allowed to possess a cell phone or PED for medical reasons,, the device must be used only for the specific medical purpose or disciplinary actions will be taken. This prohibition includes all emergency situations unless the student is directed to use a cell phone or PED by a CCA employee or other official or unless an extreme threat to the health or safety of a student arises and no CCA employee or other official is present. 

1^st Violation- Device confiscated, kept in front office, 250 lines to write, returned only to parent

2^nd Violation - Device confiscated, kept in front office, must be picked up by guardian 1 day ISS or phone held for 5 days and assigned 500 lines to write.

3^rd Violation -Device confiscated, returned to guardian after 10 days, 2 Day ISS, and assigned 750 lines to write

4^th Violation - device confiscated, 1-day OSS, assigned 750 lines to write, phone held for 10 days, and loss of privileges. Returned to guardian

5^th Violations and beyond - Confiscated and held for an increasing number of weeks, more days of OSS, more lines to write, lunch detentions, and loss of privileges. returned to guardian.

Unauthorized items at school

Skateboards, roller skates, Heely, or any item that may be dangerous to the student population

1^st Violation - Warning & keep item in front office for 3 days.

2^nd Violation - kept in front office for 5 days, must be picked up by guardian

3^rd Violation - kept in front office for 10 days, must be picked up by guardian, and ISS for a minimum of 1 day

Also, can be assigned to write lines, clean cafeteria during recess, lunch detentions, after-school detentions, write apology, apologize to another party, and/or  a loss of privileges.

Also, can be assigned cursive or vocabulary workbook pages.

Selling Items at School

You are not allowed to sell any items at school unless approved by an administrator

Admin Discretion of ISS or OSS

Unauthorized use of headphones at school

Student is using headphones, Air Pods, iPods, beats etc. …bring to office with name

Cheating

Student is cheating on academic assignments or tests, (automatic zero on test and assignments plus additional disciplinary actions)

Also, can be assigned to write lines, clean cafeteria during recess, lunch detentions, after-school detentions, write apology, apologize to another party, and/or  a loss of privileges.

Also, can be assigned cursive or vocabulary workbook pages.

Insubordination

Student refuses to follow directions

Harassment

Using language on a mobile device or a verbal conversation threatening any type of harm to another student or telling a student they will meet up with them after a threat or name calling in a text or verbal, using language or pictures that is inappropriate to make fun of another student. This includes any behavior such as pushing or shoving another student.

Tardy to School -

Late to class

Student arrives to school after the tardy bell - Student arrives to 2nd, 3rd or 4th after the tardy bell

First 3 Violations - Warnings

4^th -6^th Violation - Lunch Detention       

7^th-9^th Violation – PM Detention

10^th + Violation - ISS

Also, can be assigned to write lines, clean cafeteria during recess, and/or  a loss of privileges.

Also, can be assigned cursive or vocabulary workbook pages.

Dress Code violations

All clothing must fit modestly and provide appropriate coverage and length. Shoes should be safe for the school environment. Care must be exercised to avoid distractions caused by tattoos, piercings, and unnatural hair colors and styles.

First 2 Violations - Warnings

3^rd Violation - Lunch Detention  and/or writing lines    

4^th Violation - ISS

Also, can be assigned to clean cafeteria during recess, after-school detentions, and/or  a loss of privileges.

Also, can be assigned cursive or vocabulary workbook pages.

Level II

Description

Consequence

Classroom Disruptive Behavior (Step 4)

Behavior detrimental to learning, which includes conduct that disrupts the learning environment and insubordination. Insubordination includes but not limited to teacher instructions or refusing to work.

1-3 Days ISS

Admin Discretion

Also, can be assigned to write lines, clean cafeteria during recess, lunch detentions, 

after-school

Disrespect

Being disrespectful or insubordinate to school personnel or school volunteers.

Inappropriate use of phone at school or technology/websites

Videoing other students at school, posting videos, pics etc. on social media at school, accessing websites for cheating or obtaining confidential information of faculty and students

Inciting Disruptive

Behavior

Inciting, encouraging, counseling or advising others to engage in prohibited behavior that violates the Student Handbook. A student violates this rule when he/she verbally or physically encourages others to engage in prohibited behavior, which may include oral instructions or physically showing a student how to engage in prohibited behavior.

Skipping

Leaving school, skipping school, skipping class or lunch detention without permission.

Verbal Disagreement

Verbal arguments between students that do not include any physical contact.

detentions, write apology, apologize to another party, and/or a loss of privileges.

Also, can be assigned cursive or vocabulary workbook pages.

Inflammatory

Language

Using profane, vulgar, obscene, insulting or threatening language, gestures, graphics, or materials, whether spoken, written, gestured, or communicated in person or via any electronic device.

No-Show to detention

Failing to report to detention.

Failure to Report

Dangerous Behavior

Failure to report to a teacher or administrator the knowledge of an event, device, object, or substance that could cause harm to self or others. Refusing to comply with assigned disciplinary consequences. Any act that endangers the welfare or safety of other students or staff.

Disruptive Behavior

Creating or contributing to a moderate disturbance that substantially disrupts the normal operation of the school environment but doesn’t pose a threat to the health or safety of others.

Possession of Nicotine product

Possessing any tobacco product or smoking paraphernalia (excluding Vapes)

Bullying Level 1

First Offense of bullying as defined in Georgia Code Section 20-2-751.4 Includes but is not limited to a pattern of unwanted teasing, threats, name-calling, intimidation, harassment, humiliation, hazing, physical attacks, extortion, social exclusion, coercion, spreading of rumors or falsehoods, gossip, stalking, or using any type of electronic means to harass or intimidate.

1st Violation 1-3 Days ISS.

Admin Discretion

Also, can be assigned to write lines, clean cafeteria during recess, lunch detentions, after-school detentions, write apology, apologize to another party, and/or  a loss of privileges.

Also, can be assigned cursive or vocabulary workbook pages.

Level III

Description

Consequence

Failure to Comply in ISS

Violating rules of the In-School Suspension program.

1st Violation: 1 Day OSS

2nd Violation: 2 Days OSS

3rd Violation: 3 Days OSS

Also, can be assigned to write lines, clean cafeteria during recess, lunch detentions, after-school detentions, write apology, apologize to another party, and/or  a loss of privileges.

Also, can be assigned cursive or vocabulary workbook pages.

Bullying Level 2

Second Offense of bullying as defined in Georgia Code Section 20-2-751.4 Includes but is not limited to a pattern of unwanted teasing, threats, name-calling, intimidation, harassment, humiliation, hazing, physical attacks, extortion, social exclusion, coercion, spreading of rumors or falsehoods, gossip, stalking, or using any type of electronic means to harass or intimidate.

2nd Violation: Out-of-School Suspension 1-10 school days. 3^rd Violation: Level IV

Also, can be assigned to write lines, clean cafeteria during recess, lunch detentions, after-school detentions, write apology, apologize to another party, and/or  a loss of privileges.

Also, can be assigned cursive or vocabulary workbook pages.

Verbal Assault on Staff or Student

Verbal assault, racial slurs, cussing teachers, including threatening violence of students, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel

1st or 2nd Violation: Out-of-School Suspension 1-10 school days.

3rd Violation: Referral to a disciplinary hearing and Out-of-School Suspension pending the hearing.

Also, can be assigned to write lines, clean cafeteria during recess, lunch detentions, after-school detentions, write apology, apologize to another party, and/or  a loss of privileges.

Also, can be assigned cursive or vocabulary workbook pages.

Fighting

Fighting to the degree that does not constitute physical abuse/assault.

Vandalism

Damaging or vandalizing school or personal property, regardless of whether there is a monetary loss of value. Willful or malicious damage to real or personal property of the school or to personal property of any person legitimately at the school. Marking, defacing, throw food on the wall/stalls or destroying school property or the property of another student

Gang Activity

Engaging in gang-related activity that encourages, solicits, promotes, condones, causes, assists, or abets any illegal or disruptive act.

Battery

Intentional touching or striking, slapping of another person to intentionally cause bodily harm. (Only one person caused physical harm)

School Disruption

Causing or contributing to the disruption and interference of school operations. Examples of prohibited conduct include but are not limited to causing a fire alarm. Discharging a fire extinguisher in the absence of a fire. Participation or encouraging a food fight or videoing a fight.

Sexual Misconduct

Sexual misconduct, including but not limited to harassment, possessing, accessing or viewing obscene or vulgar materials, indecent exposure, entry to or inviting into areas designated for the opposite sex only, sexual contact without force or with threat of force, or inviting or using an electronic or other device to forward or take inappropriate, indecent, vulgar, sexual or obscene pictures, audio, or text.

Terroristic threats

A terroristic threat occurs when one threatens, whether spoken, written, or transmitted by an electronic device, to commit an act of violence against any person or student body, and that person or people has reason to believe they may suffer immediate harm.

Theft

Theft including, but not limited to, attempted theft, extortion, bribery, theft by deception, and/or possession of stolen property.

Threats

Verbal assault of other students, including threatening violence or sexual harassment as defined pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; 160-4-8-.15 Verbally abusing others, including but not limited to, threats, or intimidation, including but not limited to, harassing or taunting in person, on the internet, or other mode of electronic communication.

Possession, use or distribution of Vape

Products

Possessing, using, selling, buying, giving away, bartering, or exchanging any tobacco product or smoking paraphernalia or ionizers, vaporizers or any related paraphernalia.

Same as above PLUS

2nd Violation: Vape Educate Course

3rd Violation:

Charged by Law Enforcement

Level IV

Description

Consequence

Possession, use or distribution of THC

Vape Products

Possessing, using, selling, buying, giving away, bartering, or exchanging any DAB pen/cart product or smoking paraphernalia or ionizers, vaporizers or any related paraphernalia.

1^st Violation: 10 days OSS/Tribunal

Hearing/Vape Educate Course

2^nd Violation: Charged by Law Enforcement

Also, can be assigned to write lines, assigned  a research paper, clean cafeteria during recess, lunch detentions, after-school detentions, write apology, apologize to another party, and/or  a loss of privileges.

Also, can be assigned cursive or vocabulary workbook pages.

Bullying Level 3

Third Offense of bullying: Repeated acts, as defined in the Georgia Code Section 20-2-751.4, occurring on school property or school possession that is a willful attempt or threat to inflict injury, or apparent means to do so, any display of force that puts victim at fear of harm, any written, verbal or physical act that threatens, harasses, or intimidates; causes another person physical harm; interferes with a student’s education; so severe and pervasive intimidated or threatens educational environment.

3^rd Offense: Tribunal Hearing

Students in grades six through eight found to have committed the offense of bullying for the third time in a school year shall be assigned to an alternative education program.

Severe School

Disruption

Creating or contributing to a severe disturbance that substantially disrupts the school environment or poses a threat to the health and safety of others; may represent a repeat action

Tribunal Hearing

Weapons

Possessing, using, selling, buying, giving away, bartering, receiving, or exchanging any firearm, dangerous weapon, explosive compound, or an object that can reasonably be considered and/or used as a weapon. Possession of a weapon, as provided for in O.C.G.A. § 16-11-127.1

Alcohol

Possessing, using, selling, buying, giving away, bartering, receiving, or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage whether at school or any school related activity prior to attending school or a school-related activity.

Drugs

Possessing, using, selling, buying, giving away, bartering, receiving, or being under the influence of any drug or substance declared unlawful, any substance or chemical that is mood altering when taken, or any substance represented to be a drug or unlawful substance or admits to the use of any substances represented to be a drug prior to attending school or a school related activity; or, possessing any drug paraphernalia. Unlawful use or possession of illegal drugs or alcohol

Counterfeit Money

Possessing, using, selling, buying, giving away, receiving, or exchanging any counterfeit money.

Assault

Physical abuse, inappropriate physical contact, or actions toward students or staff.

Combination of

Offenses

Accumulation of six (6) Section 2 offenses.

Accumulation of two (2) Section 3 offenses. Or A combination of six (6) level II and Level III offenses.

Willful and persistent violation of student codes of conduct

Off-Campus Felony

Charged with a felony on or off-campus. Any off-campus behavior of a student 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 process.

Major offenses including, but not limited to, drug and weapon offenses can lead to schools being named as an Unsafe School according to the provisions of State Board of Education Rule 160-4-8-.16 Unsafe School Choice Option.