Consequences will fall within a range, and will be determined by the appropriate school official. Disciplinary action will depend upon the severity of the misbehavior, previous behavior and interventions, and the circumstances surrounding an incident.

Students will be required to make up suspension by serving six hours of detention for every one day of suspension. Detention time may be served before school, during lunch, after school, Saturday School, or a combination of all of the above.
 

STUDENT BEHAVIOR
EXPECTATIONS 1. It is expected that students treat other people with respect, follow the directions of the adults in charge, and follow through with their responsibilities.
RULES Students are not to disrupt school activities or otherwise defy the authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties. This includes appropriate behavior at assemblies, performances, dances, school-sponsored activities. Refusal to take any test may merit suspension. Setting or starting a fire without authorization will merit suspension.
1ST OFFENSE	Parent notification by teacher, school counselor, or administration Referral to administrator (consequence ranging from detention to suspension) Any student creating a disturbance during an emergency drill/alarm will be suspended. Any student outright refusing to take a standardized test will merit a suspension.
2ND OFFENSE	Parent Meeting Referral to administrator (consequence ranging from detention to suspension)
3RD OFFENSE	Referral to administrator (consequence ranging from detention to suspension)
EXPECTATIONS 2. It is expected that students will carry through with their responsibility to be prepared for class with appropriate materials & completed class work and homework.
RULES It is expected that students be prepared for class with necessary materials and homework and follow each teacher's individual classroom rules and procedures.
1ST OFFENSE	Parents will be contacted by the teacher when students do not have materials or do not do work. Parents will also be contacted when students do not serve teacher detentions or follow teacher consequences.
2ND OFFENSE	The second time a student does not follow through with teacher detentions (which may be doubled) or other teacher consequences, the student will be referred to the grade level counselor or administrator. Referral to administrator (consequence ranging from detention to suspension)
3RD OFFENSE	Referral to administrator (consequence ranging from detention to suspension) Can be treated as defiance.

EXPECTATIONS 3. It is expected that the student's behavior will be acceptable at all times.
RULES Swearing, spitting, bad manners, rudeness, a lack of respect for people and property are not acceptable
1ST OFFENSE	Student is warned FYI referral or action, depending on thegravity (consequence if grave)
2ND OFFENSE	Parent notification by administrator Referral to administrator (consequence ranging from detention to suspension)
3RD OFFENSE	Parent notification by administrator Referral to administrator (consequence ranging from detention to suspension)
EXPECTATIONS 4. Student may not sell items on campus and at school sponsored events for personal gain. Gambling is illegal.
RULES Students are allowed to sell items, for school teams, clubs, and activities with administrator's approval.
1ST OFFENSE	Student is warned Parent notification by administrator 1st Offense for gambling is suspension.
2nd OFFENSE	Referral by administrator (consequence ranging from detention to suspension)
3rd OFFENSE	Referral by administrator (consequence ranging from detention to suspension) *Some behaviors may merit immediate consequences*
EXPECTATIONS 5. It is expected that students act with honesty and integrity.
RULES Students are expected to follow the Academic Honesty Policy outlined in the Handbook and the Binder Reminder
1ST OFFENSE	See Policy for specific consequences.
2ND OFFENSE	See Policy for specific consequences.
3RD OFFENSE	See Policy for specific consequences.
EXPECTATIONS 6. Jordan does not allow the following: intimidation, bullying, or verbal (i.e. racial and ethnic slurs) /physical (i.e. grabbing, and pantsing) /sexual (i.e. touching and fondling) or "cyber" harassment.
RULES Harassment is defined as any unwanted behavior from one individual or group toward another individual or group.
1ST OFFENSE	Referral to a counselor or administrator (consequences ranging from detention to suspension)
2ND OFFENSE	Referral to a counselor or administrator (consequences ranging from detention to suspension)
3RD OFFENSE	Referral to a counselor or administrator (consequences ranging from detention to suspension)
EXPECTATIONS 7. It is expected that Jordan is a "hands off" school. Hitting, poking, shoving, punching, wrestling, and roughhousing even with friends is inappropriate. Fighting includes inciting or encouraging any event that could lead to a fight.
RULES Unnecessary aggressive physical contact (rough housing) will not be tolerated.
1ST OFFENSE	Referral to an administrator. Student serves a minimum of a detention; additional consequences depending the gravity of the situation. Suspension, if said behavior is a fight, assault, and/or battery.
2nd OFFENSE	Referral to an administrator/Parents contacted Consequences increased. Suspension and Site Disciplinary Hearing if in the area of assault, and/or battery.
3rd OFFENSE	Same as for 2nd offense Consequences increased District personnel may be involved.
DRESS CODE
EXPECTATIONS 8. It is expected that students dress in a style that is conducive to learning. The dress code applies to the school day (including coming to school and leaving school). The dress code applies to ALL school-sponsored events, including field trips, sports, drama presentations, dances, and on-site events. Students dressed inappropriately will be asked to change into Jordan PE clothes.
RULES Undergarments & midriff (front & back) must be covered at all times Pants must cover undergarments & must be worn at the waist with a belt. No muscle shirts or athletic shirts No spaghetti straps, strapless, backless tops, low-cut tops, tube, or halter-tops. Straps on shirts must be at least 2 in. wide. No extremely low necklines (no cleavage) Shorts/skirts must reach below the length of the fingertips (arms extended down straight to the side). Bedroom slippers may not be worn. It is strongly suggested that students wear safe footwear. No heavy pocket chains; no spike jewelry – safety issues. Items associated with gangs may not be worn: this includes but not limited to: hairnets, one pant leg rolled up, colors, bandanas, do-rags, etc. No offensive remarks may be printed on any article of clothing, jewelry, backpacks, etc. (i.e. advertisement of alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, weapons, etc.) No pajama-type clothing (with the exception of Spirit Week Activities) Removal of hats and hoods in the Main Offices and/or Assemblies.
1ST OFFENSE	• Exchange item for appropriate school clothes. • Pick up clothes after 2:55
2ND OFFENSE	• Same as 1st offense plus • School detention and a parent picks up the inappropriate attire after school.
3RD OFFENSE	• Same as 2nd offense plus • Treated as defiance • Administrative consequences ranging from detention to suspension
UNNECESSARY OR INAPPROPRIATE ITEMS
EXPECTATIONS 9. It is expected that students bring only appropriate items to school and use them appropriately.
RULES Examples of inappropriate items include, but are not limited to, personal stereos, Walkman, tape players, computer players, Disk-man, iPods, mp3 players, calculator games, Palm-type devices, pagers, pacifiers, glow sticks, laser pointers (see suspension code), matches, lighters, pocket knives, box cutters, pepper spray, firecrackers, spray cans of any type, water balloons, squirt guns. The school cannot assume responsibility for lost/stolen personal items. Possession and/or use of a laser pointer will result in a suspension. This is considered a safety/heath hazard. Students may bring CD’s, tape players, walkman, computer players, diskmen, iPods, and mp3 players for a specific class use and then LEAVE THE CD’s TAPE PLAYERS ETC., IN THE CLASSROOM, with the approval of class teacher. Bikes, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades & heelys can be used as transportation to and from school. They need to be locked up during the day in the appropriate shed or rack—not classroom. They CANNOT be used or carried on campus. The school cannot assume responsibility for lost/stolen personal items. Music players must be turned off and put away once the student has arrived on campus.
1ST OFFENSE	Item will be confiscated. Detention/Work Detail Parent notified by school personnel. Item returned at the end of the school day/some items may be returned to parents .
2ND OFFENSE	Item will be confiscated Parent notified by school personnel. Saturday School. Item returned at designated time; some items may be returned to parents only.
3RD OFFENSE	Same as 2nd offense plus will be treated as defiance Administrative consequences (ranging from detention to suspension)
ELECTRONIC SIGNALING DEVICES
EXPECTATIONS 10. Use of electronic signaling devices shall not interfere with teaching and learning. These items must be turned off during the school day.
RULES An electronic signaling device is one that operates through the transmission or receipt of radio waves, including but not limited to, cellular or digital telephones, pagers, hand-held radios, and calculator games. This definition of electronic signaling device also includes any new technology developed for similar purposes. Students may possess cell phones while on campus however they must ensure that the devices are turned off and out of sight during school hours. Cell phones cannot be used for any reason during school hours. This includes sending and/or receiving text messages. Cell phones also must be turned off during school dances. Students may not take pictures from a camera or cell phone camera without permission from an administrator. Electronic signaling devices that disrupt school activities will be confiscated by school officials and returned to the student’s parents/guardian. The use of electronic signaling devices, except for legitimate educational purposes as authorized or approved by the school site, will be considered disruptive and may result in the imposition of disciplinary action.
1ST OFFENSE	• Item will be confiscated and returned at designated time.
2ND OFFENSE	• Item will be confiscated and turned into the school office • Parent notified by school personnel; some items may be returned to parents only
3RD OFFENSE	• Same as 2nd offense plus will be treated as defiance • Item(s) will be banned for the remainder of the semester/school year
TARDIES AND ABSENCES
EXPECTATIONS 11. It is expected that students be on time every day to every period. Students who are late miss valuable teaching time. The first bell rings at 8:05 a.m. every day. The late bell is at 8:10 a.m.
RULES A student is considered “tardy” if he/she is not in the room or at the place designated by the teacher at the beginning of the period. Students shall be marked tardy unless they arrive with written permission from the Attendance Office. If a student is absent/tardy on any given day, s/he will NOT attend a sport practice, drama practice, sport or drama evening event, dance, or any other school activity on that day or evening. • Tardies 1-9: • Teacher responsibility • Tardies 10 -19: • Administrative Saturday School • Every 10 tardies = Saturday School • After 20 Tardies: • Students and families will be invited to attend a meeting with the District Attorney. Students who attend the meeting may have their attendance reviewed for improvement. Consequences may be re-evaluated if improvement is shown.
EXPECTATIONS 12. It is expected that students will attend school every day.
RULES Students are allowed to be absent for the following only: 1) Illness (temperature, diarrhea, or vomiting). 4) Court mandated appearance. (verified) 2) Doctor appointment (verified) 5) Bereavement (verified) 3) Dental appointment (verified) In all cases, parents need to call the Attendance Office to report the absence. Students need to bring a note and go to the Attendance Office upon their return. • If a student is not in attendance on any given day, s/he will NOT attend a sport practice, drama practice, sport or drama evening event, dance, or any other school activity on that day or evening. • Absences are noted in the student’s record. Excessive Tardies • Students and families will be invited to attend a District Attorney’s Meeting. • Students and parents need to know that if students have excessive tardies or absences, they will be brought up before the site attendance board or the district SARB committee. (SARB = Student Attendance and Review Board)