Forest Park Schools - Discipline Policy

We believe that learning is a continuous process and while learning is not confined to a school building, it is the primary function of the school. The school must evolve a certain set of rules and regulations to guide its participants for learning to take place. These rules should reflect a balance between the rights and responsibilities of the student, and the rights and responsibilities of the group. They must promote an environment conductive to effective and efficient learning, mutual respect, and cooperation between and amoung all segments of the school community.

The Forest Park staff believes self-discipline is a learned behavior and needs to be taught at home, school, and within the community. The child learns through experience and imitation of those around him. It is our responsibility as a team to encourage and support this behavior.

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Offense	1st Violation	2nd Violation	3rd Violation	4th Violation
CLASS ONE
1. Unexcused tardy to school/classes (per quarter) Parent's fault.	Record	Record	1. Letter sent to parents that the resource officer has been contacted.	1. Parent notification by letter, resource officer and administrator will visit the family.
2. Tardy due to student's fault.	Record	Record	Loss of privileges for one day.	Student will lose privileges for 2 days
CLASS TWO
Classroom, library, or lunchroom disruption; Inappropriate dress; Noncompliance with playground rules; Nuisance items used or brought to school; cheating; Inappropriate messages, letterings, graffiti.	Student conference with school administrator; Loss of privileges (up to 1 day), parent contact. Cheating may result in loss or reduction of credit.	Student conference; parent contact; Loss of privileges (up to 2 days).	ISS (1/2-3 days); parent contact; behavior plan may be written; Counselor referral when appropriate.	ISS (1-3 days); parent conference with Forest Park Step-Up Team; behavior plan implemented.
Excessive Absenteeism (10 days); skipping class.	Parent contact; possible make up of time missed in detention.	Parent conference; Student attends after school detention two hours.	ISS (up to 3 days); A conference with parent, Step Up Team and a representative from law enforcement is held to develop a plan.	Juvenile Court Services are notified.
CLASS THREE
Verbal aggression toward students; Insubordination; Forgery; Inappropriate language or gestures; Indecent exposure of self/others; Harassment; Bullying; Disruption of the educational process.	Student conference; parent notification; loss of privileges (up to 1 day)	Loss of privileges (2 days); Parent notification by student under administrator's supervision. Counselor referral when appropriate.	ISS (1/2 - 3 days), Student, parent and Forest Park Step-Up Team conference is held. Counselor referral.	OSS (1-3 days); Parent conference; Progressive OSS implemented; Behavior Plan necessary upon reentry into building. Alternative placement considered.
Disrespectful/obscene language directed toward someone-Physical aggression	Student conference, parent notification; loss of privileges up to 1 day or 1/2-1 day ISS.	Parent notification, Counselor referral, FP Step Up Team develops a behavior contract, and loss of privileges up to 1-2 days or 1-2 days of ISS.	ISS (1-3 days); student & parent conference with FP team; behavior contract addressed; Counselor referral mandated.	OSS (3-5 days) with progressive OSS implemented; Parent conference held with FP team; Behavior contract modified.
CLASS FOUR
Use of or possession of a tobacco product; Stealing; Vandalism; Dispensing over -the-counter medication; Intimidation; Gang related activities.	1-2 days loss of privileges or 1-2 days ISS; Parent conference; Restitution; Counselor referral and law enforcement referral when appropriate.	2 days OSS; parent conference;Restitution; FP Team and law enforcement referral and meeting with parents and child.	Up to 3 days OSS; Parent conference; Behavior contract is developed; Restitutuion; FP Team and law enforcement referral when appropriate.	OSS (5-10 days); Parent conference; Consider alternative educational setting and/or behavioral therapy recommendation.
Violence; Fighting; Physical/verbal aggression toward staff.	OSS and 1-2 days loss of privileges; Parent conference; FP team referral and law enforcement referral when appropriate.	OSS up to 3 days and loss of privileges for extended length of time. Parent conference; Behavior contract is develeoped; FP Team and law enforcement referral when appropriate.	Up to 5 days OSS; Parent conference; Behavior contract addressed; FP Team and law enforcement referral when appropriate.	OSS (7-10 days); Parent conference; Consider alternative educational setting and/or behavioral therapy. Possible expulsion.
When deemed necessary by Administrator and teacher, parents may be required to accompany their child during school sponsored activities or special events when uncontrollable behaviors have been exhibited by their child.
ISS stands for In-School-Suspension; OSS stands for Out-of-School-Suspension. Detention will occur on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15.
Discipline guidelines may be modified by Forest Park Administration and Team as deemed necessary.
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