Category	Description	Levels of Disciplinary Action (Grades K-5)
Additional Misconduct	Conduct not specifically listed in chart below.	1-4
Alcoholic Beverages	Use, sale or possession of alcoholic beverages - may include substitute beverages with alcoholic aroma. Students found in violation of this code may have their discipline reduced, at the discretion of the administration, if the student shows proof that he/she has enrolled in a drug/alcohol counseling program within five days of the infraction and successfully completes the program as designed. Failure to complete the chosen drug/alcohol program will result in the full length of the original suspension. The cost of the counseling program will be the sole responsibility of the family.	1-4
Arson	Intentional setting of fire to cause harm to any property or person, or participation in the burning of any property or person. If a student commits arson in a school building, on school grounds or other school property, the school board or its designee shall expel the student from the school district permanently, subject to possible reinstatement, pursuant to MCL 380.1311(5). (MCL 380.1311(2).	2-4
Assault/Fighting	“Physical assault” means intentionally causing or attempting to cause physical harm to another through force or violence. (MCL 380.1310, MCL 380.1311). If a student enrolled in grade 6 or above commits a physical assault at school against another student, then the school board or its designee may suspend or expel the student from the school district for up to 180 school days. (MCL 380.1310). If a student enrolled in grade 6 or above commits a physical assault at school against a person employed by, or engaged as a volunteer or contractor by the school board, then the school board or its designee may expel the student from the school district permanently, subject to possible reinstatement under MCL 380.1311). Students have the right to protect themselves by holding the arms, or by blocking the blows, of the aggressor. However, once a student takes the offensive and begins to fight, the student becomes an equal party to the fight and will be subject to disciplinary penalties.	1-4
Assault/Verbal	Any willful verbal threat to inflict injury upon another person, under such circumstances, which create a reasonable fear of imminent injury, coupled with an apparent ability to inflict injury.	1-4
Assault/Sexual	If a student commits criminal sexual conduct in a school building, on school grounds or any other school property, the school board or its designee shall expel the student from the school district permanently, subject to possible reinstatement, pursuant to the Michigan School Code. “Criminal sexual conduct” means a violation pursuant to the Michigan Penal Code.	1-4
Bullying/Cyberbullying	Bullying means any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, including, but not limited to, cyberbullying, that is intended or that a reasonable person would know is likely to harm one or more District students, either directly or indirectly. Cyberbullying means any electronic communication that is intended or that a reasonable person would know is likely to harm one or more pupils either directly or indirectly.	1-4
Bus/Driving Violations	Violations of the rules set forth for bus riding and personal safety for bus transportation and/or Driving Rules.	1-2
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices	In classrooms, students may use a personal electronic device for educational purposes with teacher permission. At all other times, cell phones must be turned off and maintained out of sight. Such devices used or in sight during school or at events without teacher permission will be confiscated and returned to the student at dismissal. Failure to turn over an electronic device at the request of a district employee will be viewed as insubordination. If at any time an electronic device is being used for inappropriate purposes, for example, unauthorized texts/pictures/videos, the device will be confiscated and appropriate disciplinary action as dictated by the Student Code of Conduct will be imposed.	1
Cheating/Academic Misconduct	Tampering with information or school records; Intentionally using tricks, theft, impersonation, copying or other means of obtaining improper access to answers or questions. Plagiarism, a form of cheating, is defined as stealing and using ideas or writings of another as one’s own. Any case of cheating will result in the student’s failure (0%) for that particular assignment, quiz, or examination. Parent/guardian and a building administrator may be notified by the teacher for possible disciplinary action.	1
Computer Misuse	Obtaining and, using another person’s password, intentional or by “playing around” causing damage to any electronic equipment, loading games or unauthorized programs onto the network; attempting to access the network management files; using profanity or language that is deemed inappropriate; accessing or sending inappropriate sites; any violation of the acceptable use policy (see Appendix A and B).	1-2
Dishonesty	Willfully making false statements to accuse or defend others, or to benefit oneself; causing misrepresentation to benefit oneself or others by falsification of documents.	1
Disrespect	Gross misdemeanor, or persistent disobedience, abnormal or disorderly behavior, and habits or behaviors detrimental or harmful to the school, students or staff.	1-2
Disruption/Disorderly Conduct	Creating any noise, diversion, or other disorderly conduct which disturbs the school environment, classroom or event. A student exhibits disorderly conduct if, with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, alarm or recklessly creates a risk thereof, the student; engages in fighting, inciting, provoking, threatening or violent or tumultuous behavior; makes unreasonable noise; uses obscene language, gesture or drawing; engages in indecent exposure; creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose; causes substantial harm or serious inconvenience; persists in conduct after reasonable warning or request to desist.	1-2
Explosives/Incendiary Devices	Possession or use of matches, explosives, lighters, propane projectiles or any other flammable or explosive device or bringing and placing such on school property.	1-4
Extortion	Obtaining money, property or favors through the use of threats, force or intimidation.	1-2
Facsimile Weapons	Any replica, toy, starter pistol or other object that bears a reasonable resemblance to or that reasonably can be perceived to be an actual firearm or other weapon.	1-4
False Representation of an Emergency/ False Alarms/Bomb Threats, etc.	Bomb threats, false alarms, false 911 calls etc. Unless an emergency exists, a student will not intentionally sound a fire alarm or cause a fire alarm to be sounded, nor will a student falsely communicate or cause to be communicated that a bomb is located in a building or on school property, or at a school-related event. A student will not destroy, damage, or otherwise tamper with a fire alarm system in a school building. Michigan State Law prohibits anyone from sounding false fire alarms and/or tampering with fire alarms. In addition to being subject to discipline pursuant to the code of conduct, violations are punishable by fines and/or imprisonment pursuant to State Law.	2-4
Forgery	The unauthorized use of another individual’s signature, initial or stamp.	1
Gangs and Secret Organizations	Students attending public schools are prohibited by state law from holding membership in gangs and secret organizations. To provide a safe environment for all students in the Lamphere School District, ALL gang identifying clothing, items and activities (as determined in cooperation with the police) are strictly prohibited in school, on school property and at all school related events. Students violating the above regulation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion and referral to police. Non-students may be refused entry to school and school events and asked to leave.	1-4
Harassment	Any unwelcome touching or physical act, any offensive words or comments said privately to a person or loud enough to be overheard. Any offensive gestures, displays of offensive materials or written comments with regard to race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, height, weight, handicap, or disability.	1-4
Hazing	Hazing is defined as the intentional, knowing or reckless act by a person acting alone or acting with others that is directed against an individual and that the person knew or should have known endangers the physical health or safety of the individual, and that is done for the person of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, participating in, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization. Pursuant to Public Act 111 of 1994, if the violation results in injury or death it is considered a felony crime and is subject serious criminal sanctions.	1-4
Improper Dress or Appearance	Dressing or appearing in a manner that is disruptive to the educational environment, offensive or hazardous in nature, wearing clothing or other items that represent gang affiliation or any other violation of the rules for appropriate dress.	1
Improper Identiication	Failure to correctly or properly identify oneself upon request of school personnel.	1
Insubordination/Misconduct	Refusal to comply with reasonable requests made by school staff; failure to comply with classroom rules; an act which can clearly be interpreted to be in defiance of authority. Providing false or misleading information will be interpreted to be in defiance of authority and considered insubordination.	1-2
Intimidation	To force another into action or deter another from some action by inducing fear or through the use of threats.	1-2
Laser Lights	Use or possession of a laser light is prohibited.	1
Loitering	Loitering is not allowed on the school grounds at any time. Only those picking up and dropping off students may be on school grounds.	1-2
Missed Detention	Failure to attend an assigned detention	1
Narcotics, Drugs, and Drug Paraphernalia	Use, sale or possession of any and all narcotics, drugs, or substances which may, or do, interfere with the normal thought process or result in erratic, disorderly, abnormal and/or irresponsible behavior are prohibited (City Ordinance Number 563). Possession of drug paraphernalia or any object related to possession of narcotics, drugs or illegal substances or use of such object is strictly prohibited. These items will be confiscated by school officials and not returned, and will be turned over to police authorities. Examples include but are not limited to any drugs, pipes, bongs, including look alike substances or devices. Students found in violation of this code may have their discipline reduced, at the discretion of the administration, if the student shows proof that he/she has enrolled in a drug/alcohol counseling program within five days of the infraction and successfully completes the program as designed. Failure to complete the chosen drug/alcohol program will result in the full length of the original suspension. The cost of the counseling program will be the sole responsibility of the family.	1-4
Pornography	Possession, creation, distribution of obscene, indecent or pornographic material.	1-2
Posting of Unauthorized Material/Publications	Unauthorized distribution or posting of communicative materials. Students will seek administrative approval for the distribution of publications or the posting of materials from school-related groups. Materials from non-school related groups or individuals will require approval by the Superintendent of Schools.	1
Profanity	Use of profane, indecent, suggestive, immoral language or gesture. Includes spoken, written, or printed on clothing, buttons, walls, books, binders, etc.	1-2
Public Display of Personal Relationships	Public display of affection is discouraged and lack of cooperation will be defined as insubordination. Parent/Guardian may be notified.	1
Sexting	The taking, disseminating, transferring, or sharing of obscene, pornographic, lewd, or otherwise illegal images or photographs, whether by electronic data transfer or otherwise (commonly called texting, sexting, emailing, etc.) may constitute a CRIME under state and/or federal law. Any person taking, disseminating, transferring, or sharing obscene, pornographic, lewd, or otherwise illegal images or photographs will be reported to law enforcement and/or other appropriate state of federal agencies, which may result in arrest, criminal prosecution, and LIFETIME inclusion on sexual offender registries.	1-4
Skipping	Unauthorized absence from class or school.	1
Smoking/Tobacco Products	Smoking, possession, or use of tobacco products, in any form, to or from school, during school, in school vehicles, on school property or at school events is strictly prohibited. In accordance with Madison Heights City Ordinance, smoking is also a violation for people under the age of 18 to possess or smoke cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, cigars; or chew, suck or inhale chewing tobacco or tobacco snuff, or to possess or use tobacco in any other form on a public street, highway, alley, park or other land used for public purpose of business or amusement, and providing a fine of the violation therefore. The violator may be subject to a fine of up to $50.	1-2
Telephone or Internet Harassment (affecting the educational environment)	Making calls containing or making or transmitting any comment, request, suggestion, proposal, image or text which is lewd or obscene remarks which affects the educational environment. Making or transmitting calls, whether or not conversation ensues, or any comment, request, suggestion, proposal, image or text with intent to substantially interfere with another person’s educational opportunity or physical security. Transmission of comments, requests, suggestions, proposal, images, or texts may include any transmission utilizing electronic means, including but not limited to sending text, picture, video, or audio messages over social media websites, social media applications, instant messenger or chat services, message boards or any other electronic format.	1-4
Theft	Taking/possession of property not belonging to the student; breaking and entering, burglary.	1-3
Threatening or Promoting/Glorifying School Violence	Making threats to the physical and/or emotional safety of those in a school building or school sponsored event which can include possession, creation, and/or distribution of photos, images, words, and/or lyrics that promote and/or glorify school violence.	1-4
Trespassing	Being present in an unauthorized place or refusing to leave when directed to do so. Students must be involved in a supervised activity or have the permission of a staff member to be on school grounds after school hours. Violations may result in disciplinary actions and/or involvement with the police.	1
Truancy	Unexcused or an abnormal number of tardies or absences that become disruptive or have a detrimental effect on a student’s academic success. Excessive absences may result in referral to the Youth Assistance Program and/or the Juvenile Court system.	1
Unlawful Interference	Unlawful interference with school authorities and programs; interfering with administrators, teachers, and other school personnel by force, violence, intimidation, boycott, or riot or any other method.	1-3
Vandalism	Willfully destroying, damaging or defacing of school property. Students identified as having vandalized school property will be required to pay for any damages as well as being subject to suspension/expulsion. Students are responsible for the cost of damaged or lost school issued materials (See also, debts, fines and obligations).	1-4
Weapons	Students are forbidden to possess, handle, transmit or use any instrument in school or on school grounds that is generally considered a weapon. Any object which could be used to injure another person and which has no school related purpose for being in school or on school grounds will be considered a weapon for purposes of this code. Examples, though not all inclusive, of instruments ordinarily or generally considered weapons are knives, guns, pipes, chains (includes wallet chains), chuck-sticks, throwing stars, darts, metal knuckles, black-jacks, unauthorized tools, fireworks, ex-plosives or other chemicals, such as mace, pepper gas or other related substances, etc. The term weapon shall also include an object or instrument which is not in and of itself a weapon as defined above, but where the possession or use of same is coupled with an intent by a student to inflict injury or harm upon another person. A police report will be made.	2-4

Lamphere Schools

Student Handbook - Elementary: Behavioral Expectations

Expectations and Responsibilities

Student Code of Conduct

Assaults

Bullying/Cyberbullying

Weapons: Dangerous Instruments and Weapons

Student Code of Conduct

Student Code of Conduct Chart

Due Process

Appeal Procedure for Disciplinary Actioin

Suspensions