STUDENT HANDBOOK 2008 - 2009

Demerit and Detention List

    This list indicates offenses and the number of demerits which are assigned to each. Those offenses which are asterisked are offenses for which a student may be suspended. The ordinary time of suspension is indicated.
     The following infractions are listed as examples of the type behavior which renders students liable to the receiving of demerits; it is not intended to be a complete list of every conceivable offense. Students are, therefore, to be aware of the fact that all teachers are equally responsible for the maintenance of good order in the school and may be faced with situations not listed here. In this event, teachers may take such reasonable measures as to them seem most likely to correct the problem. Full detention unless otherwise noted by teacher.
 
1 Demerit  

  • Misconduct in class, hall, during assemblies or study periods. 

  • Each two occasions of lateness/early dismissal after 3 excused incidents (up to 10)(see handbook)

  • Failure to bring in parental note on day of early dismissal or late arrival.

  • Violation of uniform code

  • Present in school building at lunch time

  • Failure to present a note for absence or tardiness

  • In the lavatory during a class without permission

  • Entertaining visitors during school day or lunch time

  • Failure to bring books to class

  • Present at locker at times other than those permitted

  • Failure to clean when assigned

  • Unprepared for gym class more than once, a year

  • Unauthorized use of facilities.

  • Chewing gum at any time in the building.

  • Disrespect.

2 Demerits

  • Unexcused absence

  • Failure to report to detention

  • Throwing material in cafeteria

  • Throwing material in the cafeteria.

3 Demerits

  • Cheating - Academic penalty may be imposed as well

  • Obscenity in any form Falsifying notes

  • Student becomes obnoxious, refuses to follow teacher or chaperone instructions, and depending upon circumstances, the first offense may result in dismissal.
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4 Demerits

  • Appearing at school functions on day of absence from school

  • Smoking - 4 detentions

  • Intimidation of fellow student 

  • Insubordination to staff members

5 Demerits

  • Reckless driving (possible suspension of school's driving privilege)

  • Cutting class - Academic penalty also Leaving school without permission

  • *Fighting

6 Demerits

  • *Defacing school property - 2 week suspension

  • *Computer misuse - 2 week suspension

  • *Insubordination - 2 week suspension (2nd offense)

  • *Second fighting violation - 6 week suspension

  • Smoking, Second Offense, 6 demerits plus 6 detentions.

10 Demerits

  • *Truancy - 4 week suspension. N.B. An unexcused absence from retreat, field day, or any school sponsored activity is truancy

  • *Racial/Ethnic comments

15 Demerits

  • Student under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any school sponsored activity

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