Elementary Student Handbook 2021-22 11.01.21 | Page 32

DISCIPLINE ( continued )
P5131
Pages 3-6 Only
13 . Unauthorized possession , sale , distribution , use or consumption of synthetic substances , tobacco , drugs , narcotics or alcoholic beverages , or any substance that may cause physical and / or mental impairment . For the purposes of this Paragraph 13 , the term " drugs " shall include , but shall not be limited to , any medicinal preparation ( prescription and non-prescription ) and any controlled substance whose possession , sale , distribution , use , or consumption is illegal under state and / or federal law .
14 . Possession of paraphernalia used or designed to be used in the consumption , sale , or distribution of drugs , alcohol , or tobacco , as described in subparagraph ( 13 ) above .
15 . The destruction of real , personal , or school property , such as , cutting , defacing , or otherwise damaging property in any way .
16 . Accumulation of offenses such as school and class tardiness , class or study hall cutting , or failure to attend detention . 17 . Trespassing on school grounds while on out-of-school suspension or expulsion . 18 . Making false bomb threats or other threats to the safety of students , staff members , and / or other persons . 19 . Defiance of school rules and the valid authority of teachers , supervisors , administrators , other staff members , and / or law enforcement authorities . 20 . Throwing snowballs , rocks , sticks , and / or similar objects . 21 . Unauthorized and / or reckless and / or improper operation of a motor vehicle on school grounds or at any school-sponsored activity . 22 . Leaving school grounds , school transportation , or a school-sponsored activity without authorization . 23 . Use of or copying of the academic work of another individual and presenting it as the student ' s own work , without proper attribution .
24 . Possession and / or use of a radio , walkman , beeper , paging device , cellular telephone , walkie talkie , or similar electronic device on school grounds or at a school-sponsored activity without the written permission of the Principal or his / her designee .
25 . Unauthorized use of any school computer , computer system , computer software , Internet connection , or similar school property or system , or the use of such property or system for unauthorized or non-school related purposes . 26 . Possession and / or use of a laser pointer . 27 . Hazing . 28 . Bullying . 29 . Cyberbullying that creates a hostile environment at school for any student ( a ) infringes on the rights of a student at school or ( b ) substantially disrupts the educational process or orderly operation of the school .
30 . Any act of discrimination and / or retaliation against a person who reports or assists in the investigation of a bullying complaint .
31 . Any other violation of school rules or regulations or a series of violations which makes the presence of the student in school seriously disruptive of the educational process and / or a danger to persons or property .
32 . Any action prohibited by any Federal or State law which would indicate that the student presents a danger to any person in the school community or school property .
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