Bus Suspension – The student is suspended from the bus for a specified period of time by the local school administrator. The student is expected to attend school, but the parents are responsible for providing transportation to school. (See Bus Rules and Discipline Section.)

Chronic Disciplinary Plan – Discipline and behavioral correction plan.

Detention – Student attends a work/study session outside of regular school hours. Student makes arrangements for transportation. Students reporting to before or after school detention must provide their own transportation. Students and parents shall be afforded 24 hour notice prior to the student serving detention.

Disciplinary Probation – A student found guilty of certain offenses may be placed on probation by the local school and/or the Student Disciplinary Panel or Hearing Officer. Probation is a trial period during which a student violating school and/or school system rules is subject to further disciplinary action.

Due Process – A student is afforded oral or written notice of the charges against him/her and is given an opportunity for a review, hearing, or other procedural rights in accordance with state and federal laws.

Expulsion – Out of school suspension which extends beyond the current semester.

In-School Suspension (ISS) – The student is removed from regular classes for a specified period of time at the local school. In programs supervised by a paraprofessional the classroom teacher shall provide lesson plans and materials for ISS students. Students who fail to behave while in the ISS program are subject to out-of-school suspension or provisions outlined in their Chronic Behavior Plan and will be handled through the Chronic Discipline Process. Students must actually attend all school days assigned before being released from the program.

Long-Term Suspension – The student is suspended out-of-school for more than ten (10) days. During the term of suspension, the student is not allowed on the school campus or at any school activity or school-sponsored event.

Parent Conference - In instances where violations of the Student Discipline Code occur, a parent conference may be required by the local school administration before a student is allowed to return to school.

Permanent Expulsion – The student is removed from all public school property and activities or events for an indefinite period of time. This action may be taken by the Board of Education or its designee. Schoolwork may not be made up or credit given.

Short-Term Suspension – The student is suspended out of school up to ten (10) days by the local school administrator. The student may be suspended for an accumulation of offenses, as well as a major offense. Suspended students shall make up those tests and assignments that the teacher determines will have an impact on the student’s final grade and mastery of course content. Assignments that the teacher does not require to be made up will not count towards a student’s final grade. Students have two days for every day suspended to make up work. Students must contact teachers and make arrangements. During the term of suspension, the student is not allowed on the school campus or at any school activity or school-sponsored event. The superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, or other official in charge of a school or related institution may suspend a student for a period not exceeding ten (10) school days for violation of (a) any of these rules, (b) any state or federal law, (c) any other rule or regulation of the Board of Education or school, or (d) any other act constituting misconduct similar to that enumerated in these rules. Where the conduct constituting grounds for suspension hereunder did not occur in the presence of the person ordering such suspension, the school official shall conduct such informal investigation as is practical under the circumstances, but in any event shall afford the student an opportunity to present any defensive matter on his/her behalf as may be reasonably available. School officials shall endeavor to notify the parents of the student of such suspension and detain the student, pending their arrival when practical.

Student Disciplinary Hearing Officer, Panel, or Tribunal – Up to a three-member panel composed of administrators, teacher, counselor, social worker, central office staff member(s), or other school official. The hearing officer, panel, or tribunal hears evidence presented by the school system, the student, and parents when a student is referred by the local school principal or his/her designee. The hearing officer, panel, or tribunal has the authority to make decisions ranging from returning the student to the local school to recommending to the Board of Education for permanent expulsion of the student (JCEB).

Transmission – Any substance, article, or weapon passed to another person.

Waiver of Right to Attend Student Disciplinary Panel – Parents may sign a waiver if they cannot attend or do not elect to attend the hearing. In the event a parent or student does not attend the hearing, it will proceed as scheduled.

Zero Tolerance – There will be consequences for serious drug, weapon, and youth gang/hate group offenses on school property or at a school activity, function, or event. The school system will be proactive. Each individual case will be reviewed.

Methods of Discipline: Long Term Suspension

Except as hereinafter provided in Paragraph H of JCEB, a student shall be subject to expulsion or suspension for any period in excess of ten (10) school days, for any violation of student disciplinary code only by action of the Board of Education or disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal after the student has been afforded notice, opportunity for hearing and the other procedural rights hereinafter prescribed prior to such expulsion or suspension becoming effective. Such expulsion or suspension may be administered by the Board of Education or disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal notwithstanding that the student was previously suspended by the superintendent or other official under Short Term Suspension Process hereof. A student who is in a special education program cannot be suspended/expelled for long term suspension from school until an “Impartial Review Panel” has met and discussed the facts and circumstances of the case in order to determine if there is a relationship between the student’s misconduct and his handicap. A student shall be subject to expulsion or long-term suspension for any period of ten (10) school days, for any violation of student disciplinary code only by action of the Board of Education or disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal after the student has been afforded notice, opportunity for hearing, and the other procedural rights hereinafter prescribed prior to such expulsion or suspension becoming effective. Such expulsion or suspension may be administered by the Board of Education or disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal notwithstanding that the student was previously suspended by the superintendent or other official under Short Term Suspension Process hereof. Where expulsion or suspension under this Rule is proposed to be administered, the Board of Education or its superintendent or other authorized official shall cause a notice to be given to the student and at least one of his parents (or other person standing in loco parentis), either in person or by United States mail directed to their last known address, which notice shall include:

A. A general description of the acts or conduct of the student and the school rule or regulations alleged to have been violated by the student.
B. The names of the witnesses expected to be used in support of the charges or alleged violations.
C. The time and place of the hearing.
D. Any other data deemed appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools or Board of Education or disciplinary hearing officer or panel to advise the student of his/her rights.

Griffin High School

Student Code of Conduct - abbreviated

Definition of Discipline

Student Expectations

Student Code of Conduct Application

Reporting Infractions & School Authority

Progressive Discipline Procedures

Progressive Levels of Discipline

Level I Discipline

Level II Discipline

Level III Discipline

Level IV Discipline

Disciplinary Actions Definitions of Terms

RULE 1. Disruption and interference with school

RULE 2. Damaging or attempting to damage property

RULE 3. Assault or battery by a student

RULE 4. Physical injury caused, threatened, or attempted to be caused by student to school personnel

RULE 5. Physical injury caused, threatened, or attempted to be caused by student to another student or any other person

RULE 6. Weapons, firearms, and hazardous object

RULE 7. Alcoholic beverages, narcotics, stimulant drugs, and controlled substances

RULE 8. Disregard of directions or commands disrespectful conduct

RULE 9. Unexcused absences

RULE 10. Dress and grooming

RULE 11. Additional regulations

RULE 12. Electronic communication devices

RULE 13. Electronic communications system

RULE 14. Bullying

RULE15. Gambling

RULE 17. Office Referrals (4th & 7th)

RULE 18. Suspension accumulation

RULE 19. Falsifying reports of alleged inappropriate behavior by teachers / school personnel

RULE 20. Secret Societies (Gangs)

RULE 21. Offenses involving false information

RULE 22. Influencing witnesses

RULE 23. Other requirements and considerations