Code Of Student Conduct 2022-2023 - Santa Rosa County District Schools

Code of Student Conduct2022-2023Santa Rosa County District Schools

Dr. Karen R. BarberSuperintendent of Schools6032 Highway 90 Milton, FL 32570Phone: 850/983-5150E-mail: barberk@santarosa.kl2.fl.usSANTA ROSACOUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOLSAugust 10, 2022Open Letter to the Parents and Students of Santa Rosa County School District:Welcome to the 2022-23 school term. Parents, the school board and I want to humbly thank you for theopportunity you have given us to educate and prepare your children for a successful future! Students,please know that we care about your success now and well beyond high school. To that end, providing asafe, respectful and productive learning environment is our #1 goal. This goal can only be achievedthrough strong partnerships with our students, parents, our educator family and the community.The Code of Student Conduct is an important part of establishing a safe learning environment and settingthe expectation for everyone on campus. Please take some time to review this document. You may requesta paper copy from your school or review the Code of Conduct on our school district web site athttps://sites.santarosa.k 12. fl.us/files/csc.pdf.To ensure students are aware of the attendance, behavioral and other important policies, classroomteachers will review the Code of Conduct with students at the beginning of the year and each student willtake a grade-appropriate assessment to demonstrate their understanding. To be fully effective, the Code ofStudent Conduct addresses not only the role of parent, students, and the school but also specifies areasrelative to School Board policies; responsibilities and rights of students; grounds for disciplinary action;and procedures to be followed for acts requiring disciplinary action.Discipline starts with all of us knowing the rules and the reasons for the rules and then making our ownchoices. Discipline helps our students develop good citizenship, accountability and responsibility. InSanta Rosa County, a safe learning environment in which civility and excellence are expected will alwaysbe the focus, and we thank you for supporting this culture in our school district.Florida Statue 1003.31(4) contains a school child's daily Conduct Pledge. You will find this pledge onpage 2. While our students are not required to recite this pledge, we do expect them to follow it each dayas the way to conduct themselves as students in the schools of the Santa Rosa County School District.Let's all make a commitment to have high expectations for ourselves as learners, as role models, and ascitizens of Santa Rosa County. With everyone's commitment, Santa Rosa School District will continue tobe the best place for students to learn and prepare for success throughout their lives!Respectfully,fl)/1 7( 1{. /5cw/&uDr. Karen BarberSuperintendent of SchoolsMission: "To love, educate, and prepare all students for graduation and a successful future"DISTRICT 1Linda SanbornDISTRICT 2Elizabeth HeweyDISTRICT 3Carol BostonDISTRICT 4Charles ElliottDISTRICT 5Wei Ueberschaer

Conduct PledgeI will be respectful at all times and obedient unless asked to do wrong.I will not hurt another person with my words or my acts, because it is wrong to hurt others.I will tell the truth, because it is wrong to tell a lie.I will not steal, because it is wrong to take someone else’s property.I will respect my body, and not take drugs or alcohol.I will show strength and courage, and not do something wrong, just because others are doing it.I pledge to be nonviolent and to respect my teachers and fellow classmates.2022-2023 Code of Student Conduct Highlights The parent/guardian must notify the school to provide the reason for the student’s absence orrespond to the school’s inquiry about the reason for the absence within three (3) days of the absence,or it becomes an unexcused absence.A student who has had 15 unexcused absences in a 90 calendar-day period may have his/her motorvehicle operator’s license suspended.If a student has had five (5) or more unexcused absences within 30 calendar days or ten (10)unexcused absences within 90 calendar days, then the district’s truancy procedures will begin. SeeTruancy Policy.If a middle or high school student misses a class ten (10) or more days during the semester unit ofinstruction or five (5) or more days during the quarter unit of instruction, the student must pass thefinal exam in that class in order for that unit of instruction to receive credit.If a student needs to take prescription or nonprescription medication during the school day, theparent must bring the medication to the school and complete the required forms. Medication isdispensed in accordance with the established policy.When a high school student is allowed to bring a vehicle on campus, the student assumes allresponsibility for the vehicle and all contents found in the vehicle.A drug incident involving possession, use and/or under the influence will lead to ten (10) dayssuspension and possible referral for a Disciplinary Hearing regarding alternative placement orexpulsion.Possession of a weapon may lead to ten (10) days suspension and referral for a Disciplinary Hearingregarding expulsion.Students in honors and/or advanced placement courses who are expelled or offered educationthrough alternative placement must be aware that their curriculum will be impacted. While everyattempt is made to match schedules, it is rarely possible to replicate every class. Students taking theseclasses must be aware that when engaging in serious violations of the Code of Student Conduct, theyare jeopardizing their academic plan.During an alternative placement or expulsion, a student may not participate in any school activity orbe on any Santa Rosa County District School campus without specific approval of the Principal.A bomb threat or false report of a bomb threat will lead to a ten (10) day suspension and referral fora Disciplinary Hearing regarding expulsion.Illegal use, possession or sale of controlled substances, or possession of a firearm, knife or otherweapon, or other behavior determined to be of a criminal nature may result in criminal penaltiesbeing imposed.2

Table of ContentsMessage from Superintendant . 1Conduct Pledge . 22022-2023 Code of Student Conduct Highlights . 2Table of Contents . 3Jurisdiction . 8Philosophy . 8Roles of The Home, Student, School and School Personnel . 8Uniform Notice of Non-Discrimination Under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Age Discrimination Act, BoyScouts Act, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act . 10Rights Under the Family Educational Right and Privacy Act (FERPA) And Protection of Pupil RightsAmendment (PPRA) Rights with Respect to Student Records . 11Parent Notice for Directory Information . 12Rights Regarding District Conduct of Surveys, Collection and Use of Information for Marketing Purposes andCertain Physical Exams . 13Dissemination of Information During Emergencies . 14Extracurricular Activities. 15Student Athlete Eligibility Requirements: . 15Notice of Privacy Practices Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) . 16Health Department and School District Duties . 16Uses and Disclosures of Your Protected Health Information . 16Individual Rights . 17For Further Information . 18Hope Scholarship Program . 19Introduction . 19Petty Acts of Misconduct. 19GENERAL POLICIES . 20Attendance. 20Truancy . 20Dept. of Motor Vehicles Sanctions . 23Intent to Terminate School Enrollment . 23Elementary School Absenteeism . 24Middle and High School Absenteeism . 24Make-Up Work . 25Tardiness . 26Leaving School Prior to End of Day/Late to School . 26Student Search . 263

Civility . 26Criminal Acts on School Grounds, on School-Sponsored Transportation, or During School-SponsoredActivities . 27Distribution of Audio, Video, Digital, Printed Materials, or Computer Disc . 27Dress Code and Grooming of Students. 28Drug Testing . 28Due Process. 29Failure to Notify . 29False Statements . 29Harassment . 29Internet Acceptable Use Policy and Guidelines: . 29Language Other Than English (ESOL) . 29Law Enforcement and DCF Investigations . 29Medication Policy. 30Non-Discrimination . 31Social Media . 31Off Campus Actions Which Disrupt the School Environment. 31Patriotic Programs: Rules. 32Personal Property and Possessions . 32Reporting of Expulsions, Alternative Placements, Arrests and Juvenile Justice Actions . 32Safety of Students . 32Arriving/Leaving During School Day. 32Campus Hours/Limits of Liability . 32Student Pick-Up Area . 33Evacuation/Lockdown . 33School Bus Transportation . 33Secret Societies Prohibited in Public Schools (“Gangs”). 34Student Detention, Search and Seizure . 34Amnesty . 35Student Expression . 35Moments of Silence . 36Student Electronic Devices/Mobile Devices Possession. 36Students with a Disability . 37Tobacco-Free School District Policy . 37Trespassing Upon Grounds or Facilities of a School . 38Textbook Fines Unpaid . 38Vehicle Use by Students. 38Victimization . 384

Video Recording/Audio Taping for Disciplinary Purposes . 39Virtual Education. 39Weapons . 40Student Rights and Responsibilities . 40Student Conduct - Definitions and Procedures . 42Students Protected by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)/Exceptional Student Education(ESE) . 43Community School Latch Key Program . 43SESIR Incidents. 43Alcoholic Beverages . 44Arson . 44Assault (Aggravated) . 44Assault: School Board Employee. 44Assault (Aggravated): School Board Employee . 45Battery (Aggravated), BAT Focus Code . 45Battery: School Board Employee . 46Battery (Aggravated): School Board Employee . 46Bomb Threats/False Report/Threats of School Violence . 46Breaking and Entering/Burglary. 47Bullying/Cyberbullying . 47Cheating/Plagiarism . 49Damage to Property . 49Defiance of Authority. 49Demonstrations . 49Disorderly Conduct/Disruption on Campus . 49Disruptions . 49Dress Code . 50Drugs . 50Drugs: Distribution, Purported* . 50Drugs: Possession/Under the Influence. 51Drug Paraphernalia . 52Electronic Devices/Mobile Devices Possession and/or use . 52Energy/Stimulant Drinks . 53Extortion. 53Failure to Follow Internet Acceptable Use Policy and Guidelines . 54Failure to Follow Medication Policy. 54False Accusation of a School Staff Member . 55False Identity . 555

False Information/Falsifying Records/Documents . 55Fighting. 55Fire Alarm System . 56Fireworks/Firecrackers . 56Forgery . 56Gambling . 56Gang Activity (Secret Societies/Gangs) . 56Harassment: Malicious. 56Harassment: Sexual. 57Hazing. 58Homicide (Murder, Manslaughter) . 58Interference with School Personnel . 58Interference with the Movement of Students . 58Intimidation. 58Kidnapping . 58Motor Vehicle Theft . 59Physical Attack . 59Possession . 60Profane, Obscene, Abusive Language or Gestures, Objects, Videos or Pictures . 60Reasonable Suspicion . 60Robbery . 60Sexual Battery . 60Sexual Misconduct . 61Sexual Offense . 61Stealing. 61Substance Abuse . 61Tardiness . 61Theft/Larceny . 61Threat/Intimidation . 62Tobacco and/or Nicotine Products: Possession/Smoking . 62Trespassing. 63Truancy. 63Unauthorized Electronic Access. 63Unauthorized Use of Media/Mobile Devices . 64Vandalism. 64Weapons (Firearms): Possession . 64Dangerous Object not a Weapon (WWT Focus code) . 65Discipline Alternatives - Student Conduct Procedures . 666

Disciplinary Actions and Procedures . 67Restriction . 67Detention . 68In-School Suspension . 68Out-of-School Suspension. 69Alternative Placement/Expulsion with Continuing Educational Services. 70Expulsion Without Continuing Educational Services . 72Early Termination of Alternative Placement . 74Students Arrested and/or Charged with a Felony or Felony Act; Adjudication W

SANTA ROSA . COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOLS . August 10, 2022 . Dr. Karen R. Barber . Superintendent of Schools 6032 Highway 90 Milton, FL 32570 Phone: 850/983-5150 E-mail: barberk@santarosa.kl2.fl.us Open Letter to the Parents and Students of Santa Rosa County School District: Welcome to the 2022-23 school term.