DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES

Rule 1. Trespassing
Students shall not willfully enter or remain in any school structure, conveyance, or property without having been authorized by school personnel. No student shall be on the campus of another school other than his or her assigned school without the knowledge and consent of the officials of the school he or she is visiting. No student shall refuse to depart from the property after being requested to do so.

Consequences    In-school disciplinary action up to 5 day OSS. 

Rule 2. Attendance
Students shall follow state and local attendance guidelines and attend classes in a timely and regular fashion.

Consequences    In-school disciplinary action

Consequences In-school disciplinary action.

Rule 3. Cheating
Students shall not engage in any act of deception or falsification of work product. This includes cheating by receiving any unauthorized aid or assistance or the actual giving or receiving of unfair advantage on any form of academic work, plagiarism by copying the language structure, idea and/or thought of another and representing it as one's own work, and verbal or written statement of untruth.

Consequences  In-school disciplinary action up to 1 day OSS. Zero on assignment

Rule 4. Inappropriate Interpersonal Behavior
Students shall conduct their personal and social relationships according to acceptable community standards. Inappropriate public displays of affection as determined by the managing director will not be allowed.

Consequences    In-school disciplinary action up to 1 day OSS.

Rule 5. Use of Tobacco Products
Students shall not use or possess tobacco products on any school property at any time while a student is at school in any school building and on any school premises, attending school-sponsored activities, on or about any school-owned or operated vehicle, off school property at any school-sponsored or school approved activity or function or during any period of time when students are subject to the authority of school personnel and at any time when the student's behavior has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline and protecting the safety and welfare of students and staff.

Consequences    In-school disciplinary action up to 1 day OSS.

Rule 6. Noncompliance with Directives from Directors, Teachers and Other School Personnel

Students shall comply with the directions of all managing directors, assistant managing directors, teachers, substitute teachers, counselors, media specialists, teacher assistants, student teachers, coaches, advisors, bus drivers, bus supervisors and any other authorized school personnel at all times while a student is at school in any school building and on any school premises, attending school-sponsored activities, on or about any school-owned or operated vehicle, off school property at any school-sponsored or school approved activity or function or during any period of time when students are subject to the authority of school personnel and at any time when the student's behavior has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline and protecting the safety and welfare of students and staff.

Consequences In-school disciplinary action up to 1 day OSS.

Rule 7. Building Rules and Appropriate use of Facility and Surrounding Premises

	The building is a "place of public educational accommodation", being used as a place of education and all that a school entails.
	Sidewalks, lobbies, hallways and passages shall not be obstructed.
	No sweepings, rubbish, rags ashes, chemicals or other refuse or injurious substances shall be placed therein or used in connection therewith or left in any lobbies, passages or hallways.  The toilet rooms, toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, plumbing or other service apparatus of any kind shall not be used for any other purposes other than those for which were installed.
	Everyone shall comply with all safety, fire protection and evacuation procedures and regulations. No person shall go on the roof.
	Skylights, windows and doors shall not be covered or obstructed. Window coverings shall not be installed which would affected the exterior appearance of the building. Shades and blinds shall not be removed.
	No one shall hang, install, mount suspend or attach anything from or to any sprinkler, plumbing, utility or other lines.
	No animals, other than seeing-eye dogs in the company of their masters, may be brought into or kept in or about the premises, unless it is for a specific educational experience.
	No installation boring or cutting for electrical devices shall be permitted.
	Everyone shall use the property parking spaces and comply with all parking regulations. Parking shall be limited to automobiles, passenger or equivalent vans, motorcycles, light four wheel pickup trucks and (in designated areas) bicycles. Vehicles shall be parked only in striped parking spaces, except for loading and unloading which shall occur solely in zones marking for that purpose, and be conducted as to not unreasonably interfere with traffic flow within the property.
	All vehicles entering or parking in the parking areas shall do so at the owner’s sole risk and the school takes no responsibility for any damage, destruction, vandalism or theft. Each vehicle owner shall promptly respond to any sounding alarm or horn, and failing to do so may result in temporary or permanent exclusion of such vehicle form the parking areas. Any vehicle which violates the parking regulations may be cited, towed at the expense of the owner, temporarily or permanently excluded from the parking areas, or subject to other lawful consequences.
	Canvassing, soliciting and distribution of handbills or any other written material, and peddling in the buildings are prohibited.
	The staff/teacher workroom shall be utilized by the staff/teacher only.
	Designed office areas shall be utilized by administration only.

Rule 8. Insulting, Abusive, Harassing, Profane, Obscene, or Seriously Disrespectful Words, Acts of Touching, Gestures, Signs, Verbal Threats or Other Acts

Students shall respect other students, visitors, school employees and other persons by utilizing appropriate language and behaviors at all times. Aggression towards ones self or others. Any action which is insulting, abusive, harassing, profane, obscene or seriously disrespectful and which disrupts the learning process for any student or which demeans or degrades another person is specifically prohibited. Students who believe they have been subjected to violations of Rule 8 should consult Board policies on reporting student harassment.

Consequences    Up to 3 days OSS.

Rule 9. Gambling
Students shall not engage in any form of games of chance or gambling for money and/or things of value.

Consequences    In-school disciplinary action up to 1 day OSS.

Rule 10. Forging Notes/Documents
Students shall not provide false information to school officials and or parents or guardians with regard to any report card, attendance matter, grades or progress reports, discipline matters or any other school business.

Consequences    Up to 3 days OSS.

Rule 11. Arson or Making or Possessing Explosive or Incendiary Devices
Students shall not make or possess firecrackers, explosives, pyrotechnic, incendiary (capable of producing flame or fire) or smoke-creating devices or materials or facsimiles thereof. Students shall not set fire to anything unless directed to do so under the supervision of a teacher or administrator for educational purposes. In the event that a device is discovered, it shall be confiscated and not returned to the student.

Consequences Up to long-term suspension for 365 days. Law enforcement may be called.

Rule 12. Unjustified Activation of a Fire or Other Alarm System
Students shall not activate any fire or other alarm system unless authorized to do so by school employees or unless there are reasonable grounds to believe that an actual emergency situation exists.

Consequences    Up to 10 days OSS. Law enforcement may be called.

Rule 13. Fighting Among Students
Students shall not fight or attempt to cause bodily harm to another student through physical contact. If a student is attempting to involve another student in a fight, the other student should walk away and report it to a teacher, assistant managing director or managing director. If a student is a victim of a sudden unprovoked attack or fight, he or she may defend himself or herself only long enough to disengage from fighting to report it to an appropriate school official. Students who instigate fights will be subject to the same consequences as those who are actually involved in fighting.

Consequences    Up to 10 days OSS. Law enforcement may be called.

Rule 14. Theft or Destruction of School or Personal Property
Students shall not steal or attempt to steal or knowingly be in possession of stolen property or intentionally damage or attempt to damage any school or private property while under school jurisdiction. Students shall not vandalize or damage or attempt to damage property belonging to others.

Consequences    Up to 10 days OSS. Law enforcement may be called. Restitution may be required.

Rule 15. Threats or Actions of Assault Against Adults

Consequences    Up to 10 days OSS. Law enforcement will be called.

Rule 16. Violent Physical Assault Upon a Student
Students shall not cause, attempt to cause or verbally (written or oral) threaten to cause injury of any kind to a student while a student is at school in any school building and on any school premises, attending school-sponsored activities, on or about any school-owned or operated vehicle, off school property at any school-sponsored or school approved activity or function or during any period of time when students are subject to the authority of school personnel and at any time when the student's behavior has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline and protecting safety and welfare of students and staff. A student who is at least 13 years old and physically assaults a another student if the assault is witnessed by school personnel, or physically assaults and seriously injures a student may be suspended for up to 365 days.

 Consequences    10 days OSS. Law enforcement will be called.

Rule 17. Possession of a Firearm
Students shall not possess or conceal or transport any gun, air gun, BB gun, pellet gun, firearm, or any weapon capable of firing a projectile of any kind or any gun facsimile or incidental items relating to firearms use, such as bullets, magazine clips, or other projectile items at any time while a student is at school in any school building and on any school premises, attending school-sponsored activities, on or about any school-owned or operated vehicle, off school property at any school-sponsored or school approved activity or function or during any period of time when students are subject to the authority of school personnel and at any time when the student's behavior has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline and protecting safety and welfare of students and staff. Any student who brings a gun, rifle, pistol or firearm of any kind on campus may be suspended for an entire calendar year pursuant to N.C.G.S. 115C-391(d1).

Consequences    10 days OSS.       Confiscate weapon. Law   enforcement will be called

Rule 18. Possession of a Dangerous Weapon or Other Instrument
Students shall not possess or conceal or transport any weapon or other instrument that could cause or that is intended to cause bodily injury or other harm to another or misuse otherwise acceptable objects in a manner intended to cause harm to others at any time while a student is at school in any school building and on any school premises, attending school-sponsored activities, on or about any school-owned or operated vehicle, off school property at any school-sponsored or school approved activity or function or during any period of time when students are subject to the authority of school personnel and at any time when the student's behavior has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline and protecting safety and welfare of students and staff.

Consequences    10 days OSS.       Confiscate weapon. Law   enforcement will be called.

Rule 19. Disruption of School (Inciting or Participating in Student Disorder)
Students shall not lead or participate in any activity that has as its purpose the disruption of school business or which significantly affects the educational process. In the event that the disruption does not abate immediately or if the managing director deems it appropriate, law enforcement will be called.

Consequences    10 days OSS. Law enforcement will be called.

Rule 20. Possession, Use, Sale, Delivery or Distribution of Marijuana, Narcotics, Stimulants, Alcoholic Beverages, and Any Other Unauthorized or Illegal Substances or Drug Paraphernalia
Students shall not possess, use, sell, transmit, deliver, distribute marijuana, narcotics, stimulants, alcoholic beverages or any other controlled or unauthorized or illegal substances or drug paraphernalia at any time while a student is at school in any school building and on any school premises, attending school-sponsored activities, on or about any school-owned or operated vehicle, off school property at any school-sponsored or school approved activity or function or during any period of time when students are subject to the authority of school personnel and at any time when the student's behavior has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline and protecting safety and welfare of students and staff. In all cases the substance will be confiscated and police will be notified.

Consequences 10 days OSS. Confiscate substance. Law enforcement will be called. Treatment Program may be required for re-entry.

Rule 21. Exploding Firecrackers or Igniting Similar Devices
Students shall not explode firecrackers or ignite pyrotechnic, incendiary or smoke-producing devices or cause any fire whether or not there is an intent to commit arson or other crimes involving fire or explosion at any time while a student is at school in any school building and on any school premises, attending school-sponsored activities, on or about any school-owned or operated vehicle, off school property at any school-sponsored or school approved activity or function or during any period of time when students are subject to the authority of school personnel and at any time when the student's behavior has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline and protecting safety and welfare of students and staff.

Consequences    OSS up to and including long-term suspension. Confiscate device. Law enforcement may be called. Restitution may be required.

Rule 22. Violations of North Carolina Criminal Statutes
Students shall not violate any criminal statute or local ordinance or commit any act which could result in criminal prosecution or juvenile proceedings not previously covered elsewhere in these rules at any time while a student is at school in any school building and on any school premises, attending school-sponsored activities, on or about any school-owned or operated vehicle, off school property at any school-sponsored or school approved activity or function or during any period of time when students are subject to the authority of school personnel and at any time when the student's behavior has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline and protecting safety and welfare of students and staff.

Consequences    Long-term suspension for maximum allowed. Law enforcement will be called.

Rule 23.  Electronic Devices
Items such as pagers, cell phones, record players, MP3 players, tape players, CD players, radios and other transmitters of sound must not be brought to school or to any school related activity.  This policy also includes laser pointers/lights.  Students may not have such devices at any time during the school day or at events.  Our staff will be instructed upon a disturbance from these items, to confiscate the item and the student is considered to be out of compliance with the rule.  It is our policy to only return these devices to a parent or guardian during the school year.  Items collected more than one time will be held by Administration until the end of the school year at which time parents or guardians must pick them up.  Any item not reclaimed on the last day of school will disposed of.