Discipline/Weapons

DISCIPLINE

The complete Houston County Schools Student Behavior Code {Code of Conduct, Policy JCD }.

Classroom control is a prerequisite to classroom learning. Students who are well disciplined direct their interests, efforts, and abilities toward greater achievement. Discipline and classroom control requires the joint effort on the part of the teacher and students with the assistance of the parents.

A positive approach to discipline and learning is used in all elementary schools. Specific rules for proper behavior are explained and discussed by all teachers on a continuous basis. Students are expected to obey these rules and all directions given by school personnel. Parents are requested to reinforce a positive attitude toward learning and appropriate behavior.

Because all circumstances regarding misbehavior cannot be predicted or anticipated, the principal is granted wide authority in determining punishments or making decisions regarding disciplinary matters based on individual cases.

WEAPONS POLICY - Please read carefully

Any elementary child who brings a weapon to school or who is in possession of a weapon at school or any other school function will be disciplined as follows:

Pre-K to Fifth Grade: In a case of simple possession without intent or threat, the student is assigned to the Elementary Alternative School program. If intent or threat is evident, the student is suspended home and scheduled for a hearing before the Student Review Committee to determine appropriate disciplinary action. Any instance involving the possession of a weapon must be reported to the Executive Director of Elementary Operations.

The term �weapon� means and includes

� any pistol revolver, or any weapon designed or intended to propel a missile
of any kind

� any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, or other knife

� straight-edge razor or razor blade

� spring stick, metal knucks, blackjack or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a way as to allow them to swing freely which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku shuriker or fighting chain

� any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or Oriental dart, or any weapon of like kind

� any stun gun or taser

� toy weapons that are considered by the principal to be realistic

� ammunition, bullets, or any objects which may explode upon impact

� any objects that are considered by the school administration as weapons

High Schools

Middle Schools

Elementary Schools