b. Discipline Philosophy (Behavior and Consequences

HKIS Middle School is a community that encourages self-discipline, respect for oneself and the rights of others, and taking responsibility for one’s actions and behaviors. It is the goal of the Middle School to nurture and educate students so that they make thoughtful decisions and reflect on the possible consequences of their actions.

The aim of the discipline policy is to facilitate a positive school climate where each student feels safe and secure and effective learning can take place. The discipline policy provides a framework of progressive discipline. Our aim is to work with students and parents to support personal and social development.

MS Disciplinary Procedures: Behavior & Consequences

Category 1: This category represents the vast majority of disciplinary incidents. These are the day-to-day reminders or warnings to students to be safe or to act respectfully. Teachers and/

or administrators will address these incidents as appropriate.

Examples of incidents Possible Consequences

• Inappropriate use of an electronic device • Dress code violation • Tardiness • Eating in a no-eating zone/ Chewing gum • Classroom misbehavior • Inappropriate language • Disrespect towards an individual • Use of an inappropriate website during school hours • Participation in an unsafe act (ex:. throwing an object) • Verbal reprimand • Parent contact (email/phone) • Student asked to leave the classroom • Confiscation of electronic device

Category 2: This category represents repeated Category 1 incidents or those affecting student learning.

Examples of incidents Possible Consequences

• Repeated or extreme incidents of Category 1 • Inappropriate rough housing • Skipping class or hiding during class time • Bullying and cyberbullying • Referral to administrator • Inclusion of counselors • Discipline Learning Plan completion • Parent contact • PowerSchool discipline log entry

Other possible consequences:

• Detention (break, lunch, after school until 5 p.m.) • In-school suspension • Out-of-school suspension • Suspension from school sport teams or after school clubs

Category 3: This category represents the most serious discipline cases. These cases are those that threaten the safety of self or others, violations of Honor and Integrity Codes and repeated Category 2 Incidents.

Examples of incidents Possible Consequences

• Repeated or extreme incidents of Category 2 • Physical violence • Vandalism • Weapons • Technology infractions such as hacking, identity theft, and using illegal websites • Plagiarism or cheating • Theft • Smoking, vaping, using nicotine-delivering devices, using drugs or alcohol • Accessing another student’s locker without permission • Sexting: sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually explicit messages, photographs or images on a digital device • Referral to administrator • Inclusion of counselors • Discipline Learning Plan completion • Parent contact • Faculty communication (as appropriate) • PowerSchool discipline log entry

Other possible consequences:

• Detention (break, lunch, after school until 5 p.m.) • In-school suspension • Out-of-school suspension • Outside counseling may be recommended. • Behavior probation • Removal from school sport teams or after school clubs

Note:

Given repeated offenses or in an extreme case that threatens the physical safety of self or others, a student may be asked to leave HKIS.