• Student Conduct:     Student Code of Conduct  -  Classifications of Violations
     
    Violations of the Student Code of Conduct are grouped into three classifications of MINOR, INTERMEDIATE, and MAJOR offenses.  Each classification is followed by a disciplinary procedure to be implemented by the Principal or his/her designee.  In addition, the Board of Education authorizes the administration at the local school to develop specific local school rules and regulations which will assist in enforcing the Student Code of Conduct.
     
    CLASS I VIOLATIONS - Minor Offenses
    • excessive distraction of other students
    • littering of school property
    • gambling
    • tardiness or check-outs
    • use of profane, obscene or racially offensive language
    • nonconformity to dress code
    • minor disruption on a school bus
    • inappropriate public display of affection
    • unauthorized absence from class or school
    • repeated refusal to complete class assignments and failure to bring required instructional materials to class
    • vehicular violations
    • out of assigned area
    • horseplay/shoving/running/minor disruption
    • failure to serve school-based discipline assignment such as detention
    • technology infraction - refer to the Guidelines for Technology Infractions
    • any other offense which the Principal may reasonably deem to fall within this category 
     
    CLASS II VIOLATIONS - Intermediate Offenses
    • defiance of Board employee's authority
    • possession, control, or use of tobacco products or paraphernalia (lighters, matches, vapor pens, e-cigarettes, rolling papers, cigarettes, smoke-less tobacco, and any similar devices or objects) - NOTE:  The use of any tobacco products while under school jurisdiction and circumstances arising from use of or possession of these items could result in a Class III violation.
    • battery upon students
    • fighting
    • vandalism
    • stealing - larceny - petty theft - NOTE:  The theft of property less than $500 in value, and which is taken from the person of another, constitutes theft of property.
    • possession of stolen property with the knowledge that it is stolen
    • threats - extortion
    • threats, harassment, or intimidation of a student
    • trespassing
    • possession of fireworks or firecrackers
    • offensive touching of another person
    • sexual harassment, including, but not limited to, written or verbal propositions to promote sexual acts
    • use of obscene manifestations (verbal, written, physical) toward another person 
    • directing obscene or profane language to a Board employee or visitor
    • leaving school premises without permission
    • cheating - serious or repeated violations
    • intentionally providing false information to a Board employee
    • any misuse or abuse of cellular and/or telecommunication devices - NOTE: Proper use of a cellular and/or telecommunications device is determined by the school.
    • illegal organizations: fraternities, sororities, gangs, and secret societies
    • violation of Alabama's criminal statutes
    • physical contact with other students
    • academic dishonesty
    • any misuse or abuse of any computer or computer program
    • possession of pornographic material
    • technology infraction - refer to the Guidelines for Technology Infractions
    • any other offense which the Principal may reasonably deem to fall within this category
     
    CLASS III VIOLATIONS - Major Offenses
    • possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and alcohol, or substances represented to be illegal
    • imitation controlled substances
    • arson
    • threat, harassment, intimidation of or battery upon Board employee
    • robbery
    • stealing - larceny - grand theft
    • burglary of school property
    • criminal mischief
    • possession of firearms
    • discharging of any pistol, rifle, shotgun, air gun, pellet gun, BB gun, or any other device on school property
    • possession of weapons/explosives
    • terroristic threats
    • bomb threats
    • sexual acts
    • aggravated battery
    • inciting or participating in major student disorder
    • unjustified activation of a fire alarm system
    • igniting fireworks and/or firecrackers
    • unauthorized access or providing unauthorized access into a school building
    • display or distribution of obscene, pornographic, and/or sexual material
    • hazing at school or at school-sanctioned event
    • assault
    • accumulation of 10 days of out of school suspensions
    • technology infraction - refer to the Guidelines for Technology Infractions 
    • any other offense which the Principal may reasonably deem to fall within this category