The discipline policy of the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) complies with the California Education Code, Title V of the California Administrative Code, and the California Penal Code (Copies will be available upon request from the Associate Superintendent – Educational Services)

• Academic and disciplinary concerns should first be directed to your teacher. Teachers may be e-mailed or telephoned to make appointments. Please do not interrupt their teaching time or TEAM time.
• Grade level counselors are available to assist parents/guardians and students in all aspects of school life and should be contacted whenever there is a question regarding adjustment to school, student/teacher relationship, or peer interaction. They are also available to discuss course offerings and academic programs. They set up Student Study Teams and confer with other staff.
• Administrators are available to students and families for any questions. Administrators usually assign consequences for infractions of the school rules. Consequences which may be assigned for failing to meet school or district expectations include parent conferences, counseling, restriction of privileges, community/school service, detention, loss of next dance/party, suspension, Saturday School, referral to district committee, and/or referral to the police. Written documentation of disciplinary actions will be provided to parents/guardians. Students shall have the opportunity to respond to any accusations made about them. All information regarding counseling and discipline is kept strictly confidential.
• At the end of the school year, each grade level may take a recreational class trip that is intended to celebrate their year of work. Staff has established guidelines for student behavior that will determine eligibility for attending these trips. Beginning, March 31, 2008 a student will not be able to attend the grade level end of the year field trip if he/she:
• Accumulates more than 30 unexcused tardies during the whole school year; OR
• Receives two disciplinary (action) referrals during the 4th quarter; OR
• Is suspended from school during the 4th quarter; OR
• All detentions and Saturday Schools obligations must be fulfilled before the trip; OR
• Has library obligations, computer obligations, or sport uniforms not turned in prior to the event.
Jordan reinforces guidelines that promote SAFETY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY for all individuals on campus. Jordan believes it is the responsibility of all staff and students to contribute to the good health and safety of our school community, to abide by its guidelines, and to be model citizens.

Our foremost goal is to educate in the classroom and outside of the classroom. Parents and educators take on this role as a partnership, guiding our students and helping them prepare for the demands and success of their future roles in the community.