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Infractions of the Code of Student Conduct are grouped into four levels:

❖ Minor - Level I
❖ Intermediate - Level II
❖ Major - Level III
❖ Zero Tolerance - Level IV

Each classification is followed by a disciplinary procedure that is to be implemented by the Principal/Designee. The document is set up to ensure that Principals and school administrators are consistent with administering discipline for infractions of the Code of Student Conduct. Consequences should be delivered based on the charts included in this document and the number of instances of a particular infraction having occurred as indicated from left to right within each level. Parent/Guardian contact, either written or verbal, should be made each time a student is disciplined by an administrator. If necessary, students involved in a fight or dispute and are assigned In-School Suspension will be separated during their suspension to avoid further conflict. In this instance, one student will serve his/her consequence for the assigned number of days and the other student will serve his/her suspension after the first student is released.

It is understood that when an infraction of the Code of Student Conduct occurs, the student’s explanation shall be heard by the Principal/Designee before determining the classification of the infraction. The Principal or Designee will review each case, including all documentation provided by staff and other witnesses, individually before assigning consequences. Florida Statutes 1003.31, 1003.32, 1006.07, and 1006.09 describe responsibilities of the school Principal or other designated staff.

Classroom teachers will address general classroom disruptions or minor offenses by taking appropriate and documented inclass interventions and/or disciplinary actions. It is expected that appropriate school staff (e.g., teachers, school counselors, administrators) will always make personal contact with parents/guardians when misbehavior occurs and hold parent/teacher conferences to address the student’s need. When such measures do not cease the minor disruption, a disciplinary referral is appropriate and a close collaboration between the school and home should result in frequent communication and intervention implementation to help correct the misbehavior. (Failure to bring notebook, pencil, books, required materials and equipment to class, or failure to work in class, are not cause for disciplinary referrals).