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Disciplinary Procedures
Disciplinary Procedures
Level I: Minor misbehavior on the part of a student that impedes orderly classroom procedure or interferes with the operation of the school. These misbehaviors can usually be handled by an individual staff member but sometimes requires the intervention of other school support personnel. Teacher will maintain his/her own records of student behavior offenses.
Examples of Level I Infractions:
- Dress Code Violation
- Minor Procedural Violations
- Cell Phone Violation
- Minor Disruptive/Argumentative Behavior
- Cutting Class
- Lateness to Class
Support (Any/All Options Considered):
- Conference with Student/Parent/Counselor/
- Teacher
- SAP Referral
Disciplinary Action (Any/All Options Considered):
- Verbal Reprimand
- Change student’s seat
- Withdrawal of Privileges
- Contact Parent*
- Conference with Student*/Parent/Counselor/
- Teacher
- Office-Issued Detention
- Unmodified Level I Misbehavior Moves to Level II
*Required prior to office referral.
When a student becomes a chronic offender, a discipline referral is submitted to the office. This now becomes Level II misbehavior.
Level II: Misbehavior whose frequency or seriousness tends to disrupt the learning climate of the school and whose educational consequences are serious enough to warrant removal from the classroom or the use of in-school or out-of-school suspension.
Also included in this level are misbehaviors that do not represent a direct threat to the health and safety of others but whose educational consequences are serious enough to require corrective action on the part of administrative personnel.
Examples of Level II Infractions:
- Unmodified Level I Misconduct
- School Safety Violation - Minor
- Defiance/Insubordination/Disrespect - Minor
- Major Disruptive Behavior
- Roughhousing
- Physical/Aggressive Behavior (Pushing, Shoving, or Verbal)
- Bullying - Minor
- Cutting Detention
- In Restricted Area
- Inappropriate Social Media Posting and Sharing Electronic Content¹
- Leaving School without Permission
- Medication (Not Submitted to Nurse)
- Possession/Use of Nicotine Products (Lighters, Vapes, etc.)²
- Profane Language or Gestures
- Theft
- Vandalism - Minor
Support (Any/All Options Considered):
- School Counselor Support
- Scheduled Counselor and/or Administrative Check-ins
- Schedule Change
- Parent Contact (Phone Conference and/or Written Notice)
- Referral to Pupil Services
- SAP Referral
- Nicotine Cessation Group
Disciplinary Action (Any/All Options Considered):
- Verbal Reprimand
- Withdrawal of Privileges
- Conference with Student*/Parent/Counselor/Teacher
- Detention
- Restriction from Class
- 1-3 Days of Suspension (In or Out-of-School)
- Unmodified Level II Misbehavior Moves to Level III
¹Pictures, audio and videos should not be taken during the school day unless for academic purposes under the direction of a teacher or with express permission of others. Images taken in violation of this undermine the culture of the school and may violate the individual rights of other students.
²Pennsylvania School Tobacco Control Law prohibits tobacco in any form, in any school buildings, bus or van, or on any property owned by Exeter Township School District. Besides a suspension from school, a student violating this law may be the subject of a fine issued by the school district or citation files with the local district magistrate. The school fines are: 1st offense = $50; 2nd offense = $100; subsequent offenses = $150.
Level III: Acts which result or could result in damage to property or pose or could pose a direct threat to the physical or emotional safety of others in school.
Examples of Level III Infractions:
- Unmodified Level II Misconduct
- Defiance/Insubordination/Disrespect - Major
- Disorderly Conduct
- Altercation - Minor (Physical)
- Fighting or Assault
- School Safety Violations
- Sexual Harassment
- Threatening Others
- Vandalism - Major
- Bullying - Major
Support (Any/All Options Considered):
- Scheduled Guidance and/or Administrative Check-ins
- Schedule Change
- Parent Contact (Phone Conference and/or Written Notice)
- Referral to Pupil Services
- SAP Referral
Disciplinary Action (Any/All Options Considered):
- 1-10 Days Out-of-School Suspension
- A parent conference to be held with the principal or designee prior to the start of the student’s return to school.
- Withdrawal of Privileges
- Issuance of Disorderly Conduct Citation¹ (See Extracurricular Code of Conduct)
- Unmodified Level III Misbehavior
- Moves to Level IV
Students who engage in disorderly conduct by fighting or threatening others, who engage in violent or tumultuous behavior, make unreasonable noise, use obscene language or obscene gestures, or who create a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose, may be issued a citation for disorderly conduct (Crimes & Offenses, 18 Pa.C.S. §5503)
Level IV: These acts are clearly criminal and/or are so serious that they always require administrative actions which result in the immediate removal of the student from school, the intervention of law enforcement authorities and potential action by the board of school directors.
Examples of Level IV Infractions:
- Unmodified Level III Misconduct
- Assault/Battery of a Student or Staff Member
- Providing, Selling, Possession of Drugs on Pennsylvania Controlled Drug Device and Cosmetic Act List*
- Indecent Exposure
- Sexual Activity
- Possession/Use/Transfer of Weapons (Guns, Knives, etc.)
- Sale/Possession/Use and/or Under the Influence of Alcohol*
- Sale/Possession/Use of Drug Paraphernalia*
Support (Any/All Options Considered):
- Scheduled Guidance and/or Administrative Check-ins
- Schedule Change
- Parent Contact (Phone Conference and/or Written Notice)
- Referral to Pupil Services
- SAP Referral
Disciplinary Action (Any/All Options Considered):
- 10 Days Out-of-School Suspension
- Possible expulsion and/or other school action results in appropriate alternative placement¹ (See Drug & Alcohol Administrative Guidelines)
- Withdrawal of Privileges
- Issuance of Disorderly Conduct Citation² (See Extracurricular Code of Conduct)
¹Those placed in alternative education programs are not permitted to attend school functions or be on school property without consent of the ETSH Administration.
²Students who engage in disorderly conduct by fighting or threatening others, who engage in violent or tumultuous behavior, make unreasonable noise, use obscene language or obscene gestures, or who create a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose, may be issued a citation for disorderly conduct (Crimes & Offenses, 18 Pa.C.S. §5503).
The purpose of in-school suspension is to impose a punishment for a behavioral violation while giving a student as much opportunity to continue his/her academic progress and to receive support to prevent future occurrences. Students who are assigned in-school suspension will be given instructions from their principal regarding where to report and what the expectations and supports are for the student in-school suspension. Students are expected to complete academic assignments, participate in restorative activities, and meet with his/her academic counselor. Students in in-school suspension may not participate in athletic or extracurricular activities on the same day as their suspension.
Out-of-school suspension is reserved for the most serious violations of school safety. We recognize that out-of-school suspension removes a student from important academic and personal support. Students who are assigned out-of-school suspension will be given instructions from their principal regarding the expectations and support for the student during his/her suspension. Students suspended out-of-school are not permitted on campus or at school activities until the day of their return. Students are expected to complete academic assignments during their suspension. A plan for academic and personal support will also be created with the student to transition him/her back to school and prevent future occurrences.