Discipline

Leveled Pyramid of Prohibited Conduct Responses
(Not Inclusive of All Possible Responses)

Assignment of Discipline/Consequences

To the degree possible, the determination of consequences for misconduct and violation of the Code of Conduct shall be determined for each student involved individually. Consideration of a student’s past history, conduct and cooperation in the investigation are to be considered as factors in determining levels/degrees of consequence. A reduced penalty may be imposed for students who are honest and take responsibility. A disciplinary penalty is appropriate as long as it is proportionate to the severity of the offense involved. All exit interviews or issuing of consequences shall be conducted individually and privately with each student involved. No “group” issuances of discipline shall be conducted. Students may be directed to complete an assignment designed to help them reflect on their behavior and its impacts on their learning and the school community.

Disciplinary Measures

• Students who are found to have violated the District’s Code of Conduct may be subject to the following penalties, either alone or in combination. The school personnel identified after each penalty are authorized to impose that penalty, consistent with the student’s right to due process. The school personnel will base their findings on the preponderance of the evidence. Consequences will take into consideration our progressive discipline policy.
• Oral Warning – any member of the district staff;
• Parent Contact – transportation supervisor, activity advisor, athletic director, coaches, school counselors, teachers, director of special education, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
• Written Warning – bus drivers, hall and lunch monitors, coaches, school counselors, teachers, athletic director, director of special education, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
• Written Notification to Parent – bus driver, hall and lunch monitors, coaches, school counselors, teachers, athletic director, director of special education, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
• Special Assignment (written or oral) – school counselors, teachers, athletic director, director of special education, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
• Behavioral Contract – school counselors, teachers, athletic director, director of special education, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
• Teacher/Parent/Student Conference – school counselors, teachers, athletic director, director of special education, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent; School Counselor Referral for follow-up;
• Detention (10th period) – teachers, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
• Suspension from Transportation – director of transportation, superintendent or building administrator;
• Suspension from Athletic Participation – coaches, athletic director, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
• Suspension from Social/Extracurricular Activities – activity director, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
• Suspension of other privileges – dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
• In-School Suspension – dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
• Removal from Classroom – teachers, dean of students, associate principal and principal;
• Short-term (five days or less) Suspension from School – principal and superintendent;
• Long-term (more than five days) Suspension from School – superintendent;
• Involuntary Transfer – dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
• Alternative Education Placement/Homebound Instruction – special education
• Education Temporary Educational Placement; CV-TEC. – dean of students, associate principal, director of special education, principal and superintendent;
• Outside Agency Referral – school counselor, dean of students, associate principal, director of special education, principal and superintendent;
• Law Enforcement Referral – dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
• Permanent Suspension from School – superintendent.

Recognition of Responsible Student Behavior and Accomplishments

Educators have learned that although steps to stop inappropriate behavior are necessary, praise and reward for responsible student behavior do more to encourage positive traits than anything else. Educators at Peru Central School are encouraged to practice assertive discipline techniques that are positive and realistic when responding
to negative behavior.

The Peru Central School District recognizes responsible student behavior in many ways and encourages additional methods of recognition including but not limited to:

• Publicity of student achievement and activities in local newspapers and the District Newsletter;
• Individual Recognition Awards given by classroom teachers for positive social and academic growth;
• Various reading program awards;
• National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and reception;
• Publications of Honor and High Honor Rolls;
• Athletic Awards Banquet;
• Graduation Awards;
• Recognition of Student Council and Class Officers;
• Math Contest Awards;
• Elementary School Awards Program (Academic, Athletic and Behavior);
• Grades 6-8 [8.1]Awards Program;
• Achievement Awards (Academic, Athletic and Behavior);
• Senior Privileges;
• Academic Awards Banquet;
• Certificates of Endorsement;
• Ray Kroc Award (Scholarship, Citizenship, Leadership, Extra-Curricular Activities);
• Administrative Letters of Recognition;
• Student of the Month