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Kanapaha Middle School
Discipline Plan

2003-2004

The Kanapaha Middle School Discipline Plan utilizes a positive behavioral support model that encourages the use of behavior monitoring and interventions, student support teams, effective management of consequences, teaching skills to replace problem behaviors, and promotion of positive behavior changes.

All students are responsible for following the Code of Student Conduct of the school board of Alachua County. The code establishes the guidelines for appropriate school behavior and serves as the basic framework for the Kanapaha Discipline Plan.

Expected Student Behavior

Be courteous respectful, and considerate to all individuals.
1. Refrain from the use of inappropriate language.
2. Communicate appropriately- Use positive language.
3. Promote the health and safety of others.
4. Respect the property of others.

Be on time and prepared
1. Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
2. Be prepared with all required materials.

Dress Appropriately
1. Hats or head coverings are not permitted.
2. Extremes in dress or grooming that cause undue attention or become a disruptive influence are not allowed.
3. Pants should be worn at the waist.
4. Midriffs are not permitted

The consumption of food and candy is permitted only in the cafeteria and picnic area.
1. Lunches brought to school should remain packed until the student has settled in the cafeteria during assigned lunch time.
2. The consumption of food may occur at other times and locations only with the teacher’s permission and supervision.
3. Gum is not permitted on campus.

Move around campus in a safe and orderly manner
1. Walk at all times.
2. Use sidewalks at all times.
3. Bikes should be walked on campus and securely locked in designated area when left unattended.

All non-school related items should be left at home
1. Leave toys, radios, skateboards, cards, cameras, and tape players at home.
2. Electronic pager/beepers, cellular phones are not to be used on campus.
3. Any medication, including over-the-counter drugs, should be left in the clinic for administration by clinic staff.

Observe all other school and classroom expectations.

Level 1

Discipline

Level I offenses are minor acts of misconduct which interfere with orderly classroom procedures or the orderly operation of the school. This includes misconduct which interferes with the student’s own learning process. Teachers will utilize interventions, documentation, and parent/guardian support to promote positive behavior.

Examples of Level I Infractions

Failure to observe classroom and/or school rules.
Minor classroom disruptions (talking aloud, getting out of seat without permission, laughing or talking at inappropriate time, minor physical play, and annoying sounds).
Chewing gum, consuming food, candy, etc.
Minor use of offensive language.
Cheating or lying.
Correctable minor damages.
Minor hallway and walkway disruptions (running, shouting, and minor physical play).
Minor computer misuse.

Interventions

If a student chooses to behave in such a way that results in a minor infraction, the teacher will attempt to identify the primary cause of the behavior and employ interventions that promote positive behavior. The teacher will document all intervention on the Student Intervention Report. Teacher interventions may include the following:

Text Box: Modification to environment
Behavior contract
Counseling
Out-of-room time out
Other teacher intervention Text Box: Student Conference
Special Assignment
Withdrawal of privileges
Teacher detention
In-room time out

Student Intervention Report (SIR):

Teachers will record misbehavior on the Student Intervention Report form. Each entry will include the date/time of incident, problem behavior, and intervention.

Student Name: ________________ Grade level: _____ Period: _____ Teacher _____________________

Date	Time	Behavior/Description of incident	Intervention/follow-up
9/20	10:05	Excessive talking; minor disruptions (sounds)	Student moved to in-class-time-out. Conference with student
9/25	10:20	Out of seat (warned). Failure to complete assigned work.	Parent phone call (unable to contact). Sent concern letter home. Raise concern with team.
10/13	10:15	Eating in class and excessive talking.	Out-of-class time out. Returned and signed by parent.
10/17	10:30	Making disturbing noises. Off-task behavior.	Move student. Assign check sheet. Discuss behavior with counselor.

Level I

Behavior Management

i. Teacher will conference with student and document initial intervention on the Student Intervention Report form. The teacher will document all subsequent interventions on the SIR.

ii. Teacher will utilize classroom interventions (examples shown above).

iii. Teacher can refer student to out-of-class time out.

iv. Teacher will consult with grade level team regarding student behavior and interventions.

v. Should a student not respond to classroom interventions for Level I infractions, teachers can

make a referral to the Dean (attempts to contact parent must be documented before referring a student for level behavior problems). Teacher has the option of utilizing additional classroom interventions

*Teachers should send copies of the student intervention reports when referring students to Guidance, the Dean, or the Student Support Team.

Behavior File:

Individual teachers will maintain a behavior file for their students. The behavior file will include the student intervention report and any intervention/discipline forms, such as returned time out forms, referrals, and sent/returned discipline letters or forms.

Student concerns related to problem behavior should be discussed weekly during grade level team meetings. Teachers are encouraged to bring behavior folders for students experiencing problems with appropriate classroom behavior.

Student Support Team (SST):

The purpose of the SST is to provide behavioral support for individual students. When appropriate, the SST will implement a behavioral support plan for students engaging in continuing problem behavior. The SST will monitor student behavior, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and modify exiting plans to meet the needs of the student. Grade Level Teams can recommend students for the SST.

SST Referral Process:

A Teacher has a concern (academic, behavioral, social-emotional) about a student.

i. The teacher tries and records intervention on SIR. If this proves to be unsuccessful or the concern

persists, the teacher consults with his/her teaching team.

ii. The team discusses the student to determine if other teachers have similar concerns and to

develop an action plan. The interventions are recorded. If this proves unsuccessful, the team completes an SST referral.

iii. The referral is reviewed by the Students Support Team and additional information is gathered. An

Educational Planning Team (EPT) meeting will be scheduled.

iv. The SST will develop a comprehensive intervention plan.

v. The intervention plan will be implemented and documented.

EPT interventions may include, but are not limited to:

Text Box: School counseling services
Involve in extra-curricular activities
Referral for 504 Plan
Functional Behavioral Assessment
Referral to mental health agency
Referral to other community agency

Text Box: Teacher-Student-Parent Contract
Daily check-in with school staff
Classroom/academic modifications
Schedule change
Provide mentor or tutor
Escort plan for transitions

vi. At the EPT follow-up, the success of the intervention plan will be evaluated and necessary

modifications will be made. While teachers and staff are intervening to assist a student, the

Code of Student continues to be in effect. A students discipline record (number, levels and types

of discipline referrals) will be one of the factors in determining the next course of action.

Level II Infraction

Referral to Dean

Level II infractions include dean referred Level I infractions or serious misconduct that disrupts the learning atmosphere of the class or school. If a student’s behavior becomes so defiant that the teacher is unable to conduct class, the student should be sent to Student Services with a referral.

Text Box: Computer misuse.
Excessive tardies and/or skipping class
Defiant failure to observe classroom rules.
Minor physical altercation.
Abusive language.
Damage to school property.
Substitute referral to office.

$Text Box: Excessive Level I infractions Emergency drill misconduct. Unsafe actions. Theft (under $10.00). Assault /Battery. Gambling. Cafeteria misconduct.$

Examples of Level II Infractions

Examples of Level II Consequences

Text Box: i. Parent contacted by letter and/or telephone.
ii. In-school detention.
iii. Parent conference.
iv. Denial of participation in school activities.
v. Student referred to Student Support Team and Educational Planning Team $Text Box: vi. Behavior Plan vii. Behavior Contract viii. Denial of participation in school activities. ix. Repeated level II infractions can result in a Level III referral.$

Level III Infractions

Referral to the Dean

Level III infractions are major misconducts of a very serious nature that result in damaged property or endanger the health and safety of others, and/or Dean’s referral of repeated Level II infractions.

Examples of Level III Infractions

Text Box: Repeated Level II misconduct.
Fighting.
Vandalism.
Stealing.
Extortion.
Threatening or extremely defiant, abusive behavior or language

Text Box: Direct profanity towards any adult on campus or during any school function.
Possession of use of tobacco products.
Computer misuse (major).
Sexual Harassment.
Unsafe Act.

Examples of Level III

Consequences

Text Box: i. Parent contacted by letter and/or telephone.
ii. In-school detention.
iii. Parent conference.
iv. Denial of participation in school activities.
v. Student referred to SST and EPT Text Box: vi. Modify behavior plan
vii. Modify behavior contract
viii. Law enforcement will be notified if applicable.
ix. Excessive Level III referrals can result in processing for alternative placement.

Level IV Infractions

Referral to Dean

Level IV infractions are serious acts of misconduct that must be reported immediately to the principal/designee. These violations are so serious that they may require district administrators, outside agencies and/or law enforcement. Such acts may also result in criminal penalties being imposed. The principal/designee may recommend the expulsion of any student who commits a serious a serious breach of conduct.

Examples of Level IV Infractions

$Text Box: Extortion. Coercion. Serious breach of conduct. Computer misuse (major infraction). Violation of School Board Prohibition of controlled substance and alcohol policy.$

Text Box: 1. Possession/use/transfer of dangerous weapons.
2. Assault/Battery.
3. Theft/possession/sale of stolen property.
4. Arson.
5. Sex violations.

Examples of Level IV Consequences

Text Box: i. Parent contacted by letter and/or telephone.
ii. Parent conference.
iii. Out-of-school suspension
iv. Denial of participation in school activities.
v. Student referred to SST and EPT Text Box: vi. Modification to behavior plan and behavior contract.
vii. Law enforcement referral
viii. Psychological counseling
ix. Process for alternative placement.
x. Recommend expulsion