Student Behavior and Conduct
General Behavior
The development of self-discipline, self-motivation and self-direction are goals at Random Lake High School. Random Lake students are expected to be considerate, honest, and positive about themselves and sensitive to the needs of others. Discipline procedures are designed to help students command responsibility for themselves and to ensure that a proper learning environment is maintained for all students. In general, our rules have been developed to ensure three primary goals:
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty requires that a student’s work reflects the student’s own academic efforts. Students and staff are expected to share the responsibility for maintaining high standards of honesty and integrity in their academic work.
Violations of school standards for academic honesty include, but are not limited to:
Cheating includes communicating with another student during a test, using any written material or electronic device not permitted by the teacher, asking another student about the test without permission to do so, leaving answers exposed, or attempts to read another student’s test.
Plagiarism is an especially serious offense. Plagiarism involves using all or part of another person’s ideas, works, or research and presenting it as one’s own by not properly crediting the author. If you use another’s exact words, enclose the words in quotation marks and credit the source. You may put another’s ideas in your own words as long as you properly credit the source and you do not leave the paraphrased material too close to the original wording. Plagiarism includes downloading papers from the internet and downloading parts of a paper from the internet without enclosing the downloaded material within quotation marks and/or without crediting the source. If you are unsure about the proper way to credit the source, ask your teacher.
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism goes beyond stealing another’s writing or ideas. Plagiarism is the stealing of intellectual property. All of the following instances are considered plagiarism (Turnitin.com):
“Changing the words of an original source is not sufficient to prevent plagiarism. If you have retained the essential idea of an original source, and have not cited it, then no matter how drastically you may have altered its context or presentation, you have still plagiarized”(Turnitin.com).
“Most cases of plagiarism can be avoided, however, by citing sources. Simply acknowledging that certain material has been borrowed, and providing your audience with the information necessary to find that source, is usually enough to prevent plagiarism” (Turnitin.com).
Disciplinary Action
The following consequences apply to a single class within a given school year.
First Violation: The teacher will confer with the student about the instance of plagiarism and contact the student’s parents or guardian. The student initially receives a zero on the assignment and has 5 school days to redo the assignment for full credit.
Second Violation: The teacher discusses the second instance of plagiarism with the student and contacts the student’s parent or guardian. The student initially receives a zero on the assignment and has 5 school days to redo the assignment to receive 50% credit of score it would have received. The student will also spend a day in the Alternative Classroom Environment (ACE).
Third Violation: The teacher discusses the instance with the student and contacts the student’s parent or guardian. The student receives a zero on the assignment. The student serves a day in ACE.
Fifth Violation: Upon the student’s fifth violation within an academic year, the student will meet with school administration and School Board for a possible hearing on expulsion.
* This is culmination of ALL classes within a school year.
Illegal Behavior
There is no question that in order for a school to operate in a manner that is conducive to quality education, cooperation from everyone is a must. Our school must be safe for everyone. The following rules prohibit students from engaging in behavior that will endanger, or threaten to endanger, their own safety, the safety of others, or that will damage property. Behavior that is in violation of state law, occurring while in school, on school property, or during school sponsored events is subject to disciplinary action and may be reported to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department.
Sale and/or Distribution of Alcohol or Other Drugs: The sale and/or distribution of alcohol, drugs, or items that mimic these substances, on school grounds or at school-sponsored events will result in the removal of the student from classes until the Board of Education can meet to determine what action to take, which could include expulsion from the School District of Random Lake. The police will be notified.
Possession, Use, or Being Under the Influence of Alcohol or Other Drugs:
First offense – The student will be suspended up to five days out of school and parents will be notified. The conference will address the student’s use and plans for abstaining during school for the duration of the school career. The police may be notified.
Second offense – The student will be removed from classes until the Board of Education can meet to determine what action to take, which could include expulsion from the School District of Random Lake. School personnel will help the family arrange for educational and professional counseling. The police will be notified.
Possession, Use of Tobacco/ Nicotine Products:
As of April 1, 1992, any person is prohibited from using or possessing any tobacco products on school grounds (1991 Wis. Act 1995), or while participating in a school-sponsored activity. These materials will be confiscated and not returned. Possession or use of tobacco products on school property may result in suspension, parent notification, and possible law enforcement notification. Tobacco products include (but not limited to) cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chew, clove cigarettes, dissolvable tobacco, eCigarettes and vaping.
Disciplinary Action
First Offense: One - three (1-3) day suspension, parent notification, police notification. Tobacco products confiscated.
Second Offense: One- three (1-3) day suspension, mandatory parent conference, police notification. Tobacco products confiscated.
Third Offense: Suspension from school, pending an expulsion hearing.
Canine Searches
In order to maintain a safe and healthful school environment, school officials are authorized to allow the use of trained dogs on school property to detect marijuana or other illegal drugs or contraband on school premises. Canines accompanied by law officials may be used for exploratory sniffing of locker exteriors, vehicles parked on school property and any other area of school property deemed appropriate.
This activity may be carried out on a random or periodic basis and/or when reasonable suspicion exists.
Fighting
No student shall participate in, encourage, or instigate any fighting at school or at a school function. Also, no student will threaten, coerce, intimidate or annoy, either singly or in groups, any other students or staff member. “Play fighting” is considered fighting. Students who become involved in this type of conduct will be immediately sent to the office and are subject to suspension, and possibly a referral to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department, depending on the extent of the involvement.
Harassment
For purposes of this policy, harassment and/or bullying are defined as any conscious, willful, or deliberate act or attempted act, through the use of words or actions, which are intended to cause physical injury, emotional distress/suffering or property damage or which impact the learning environment.
Any behavior that interferes with another’s performance or creates an intimidating or hostile environment, and is in any way based on one’s sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability is defined as “harassment” and is forbidden by federal and state law and district policy. Incidents should be reported to the building principal.
Harassment and/or bullying could include acts motivated by, but no limited to, hostility toward the victim’s real or perceived sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identification, social, socio-economic or family status, physical attributes, disability/handicap or any other basis protected by state or federal law.
All forms of harassment in cyberspace commonly referred to as cyber bullying are unacceptable and viewed as a violation of this policy. Cyber bullying includes, but is not limited to, the following misuses of technology: harassment, teasing, intimidating, threatening, or terrorizing another person or group of people by sending or posting inappropriate and hurtful e-mail messages, instant messages, text messages, digital pictures or images, or website postings, including blogs or any other messages via cyberspace.
In situations in which cyber bullying originated off school property or from a non-school computer or telecommunication device, but is brought to the attention of school officials, any disciplinary action shall be based upon whether the conduct is determined to be severely disruptive of the educational process so that it markedly impedes the day to day operations of a school.
Any student or parent/guardian who becomes aware of or witnesses harassment and/or bullying has an obligation to report. Any District employee who becomes aware of or witnesses harassment and/or bullying has an obligation to intervene and report.
Students who engage in harassment and/or bullying in violation of this policy and/or retaliating against an individual for reporting harassment and/or bullying shall be subject to school disciplinary measures consistent with District policies and procedures up to and including suspension and/or expulsion.
Bullying/Harassment Consequences Process - (this process is cumulative and does not reset each school year)
1st Offense - Student and administration meet and a verbal warning is issued to the student. Written or verbal contact is made with the parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding the situation.
2nd Offense - Student receives a one day in-school suspension. Written or verbal contact is made with the parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding the situation. Students will meet with guidance department and/or administrative staff to discuss bullying and harassment issues, and the impact of such actions on the victims of bullying/harassment.
3rd Offense - Student receives a one day out-of-school suspension. A referral for harassment is made to the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department. The student will be allowed to return to school only after a face-to-face meeting is held between administration, the student, and the student's parent(s)/guardian(s).
4th Offense - Student receives a three day out-of-school suspension. A referral for harassment is made to the police liaison officer. Parent is notified in writing via certified mail, that this is the final warning step. In addition, the parent will be required to meet with administration, including the Superintendent of Schools prior the student being readmitted to school. An additional incident will result in an out-of-school suspension pending an expulsion hearing before the Board of Education.
5th Offense - Out-of-school suspension is issued to the student, pending an explusion hearing before the Board of Education. Parents will be notified via phone alerting them of the situation. An expulsion notice will be sent via certified mail from the Superintendent of Schools.
* The Administration may modify consequences based upon the severity of the action involved. The consequences involved in each situation will be determined on a case-by-case basis after an administrative review of the available information.
Other Illegal Behavior
Other offenses, such as stealing, possession and unauthorized use of school keys, destruction of property, false fire alarms, and possession of any form of explosives or dangerous instruments will result in suspension and restitution. Depending on the seriousness of the act, there will be possible police involvement and an expulsion hearing with the Board of Education.
The Severity Clause
The Severe Clause is used when a Random Lake High School rule is broken in such a manner that a staff member considers it extreme (i.e. it may result in a longer than specified suspension, a compensatory consequence, or a combination of consequences). In some cases it may result in a recommendation for expulsion or a referral to legal authorities. This includes verbal abuse or refusing to follow a directive.
Study Hall Passes
All students are scheduled into a study hall between blocks one and two. All students are required to report to their assigned study hall each day. The purpose of the school-wide study hall is to offer another opportunity for students to get help they need from any teacher. In order to leave the assigned study hall, a student must have written permission from the teacher they wish to see prior to leaving study hall.
Commons Rules
The commons area should be kept clean. It is the responsibility of everyone to maintain the building and keep it free from litter. Students must sit in chairs and not on the floor. The commons area should be a relaxed environment. Students should keep the noise down and use good judgment while they are here.
Library Media Center Rules and Regulations
The Library Media Center (LMC) is a valuable resource for our learning community. For this reason, our one rule is RESPECT. Respect for the patrons’ right to learn, respect for the staff and respect for the materials that the LMC provides.
Video Recording
The School District of Random Lake reserves the right to record video on any area of the building or grounds, with the exception of restrooms and locker rooms, for the purpose of maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. Students wishing to record or photograph a teacher, class, or other students, must receive their permission before doing so.
Internet Use Policy
The Information Technology resources provided by the School District of Random Lake are to be used only for instructional purposes. These rules ensure equitable and appropriate access for all students. The term “information technology” refers to more than just computers. It also includes the District’s voice/data network, Internet access, programs and software, and all associated devices.
Students must not engage in any action involving information technology that has a negative impact on themselves, others, the school, or the District.
Students must not attempt to get around computer, application, and network security.
Students must not access inappropriate material from or with any form of media.
Students must not send or retrieve copyrighted materials or otherwise violate copyright rules.
Students must agree to follow any supplemental rules for use of information technology that may be set by their teacher(s) or other District staff.
Consequences:
Classroom Disruptions
The school district is committed to maintaining an orderly academic climate. Teachers are expected to create a positive learning climate for students in the classrooms and to maintain proper order. Students are expected to behave in the classroom in such a manner that allows teachers to effectively carry out their lesson plans and for students to participate in classroom learning activities. Students are also expected to abide by all rules of behavior established by the Board of Education, administration and their classroom teachers.
Student behavior that is dangerous, disruptive or unruly or that interferes with the teacher’s ability to teach, or the ability for other students to learn, will not be tolerated. Any student who engages in such behavior, as defined by school board policy 447.3, may be subject to removal from class. In addition, the student may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with established Board policies, state laws and school rules.
Students are reminded that proper behavior in school is expected. Students who are frequent behavioral problems within the school setting interfere with others’ right to an education and will be dealt with in a severe manner. It is the School District of Random Lake’s intention that all students feel safe and have classrooms that are conducive to learning. When a student disrupts the atmosphere, the whole class is negatively affected.
Temporary Removal From Classroom: If a teacher finds it is necessary, a student may be sent to the office from a classroom. A student may be removed for disruptions that interfere with teaching and learning, swearing, endangerment, or repeated refusal to follow teacher direction. IF REMOVED, THE STUDENT IS TO REPORT TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. To be reinstated in the class, the student must confer with a school administrator and the teacher if appropriate. If a student is removed from class, a referral must be submitted to the office and parent phone call is required by the teacher.
Permanent Removal from Class: A student who is removed from the same class three (3) times in one semester for major violations of learning environment rules, will result in the student’s removal from the class for the remainder of the semester and/ or year. If removal occurs, a failing grade will be entered for the class. A student removed permanently from class will be assigned to an online class for the remainder of the semester.
Classroom Code of Conduct
The District is committed to maintaining an orderly academic climate. Teachers are expected to create a positive learning climate for students in their classrooms and to maintain proper order. Students are expected to behave in the classroom in such a manner that allows teachers to effectively carry out their lesson plans and students to participate in classroom learning activities. Students are also expected to abide by all rules of behavior established by the Board, administration and their classroom teachers.
Student behavior that is dangerous, disruptive or unruly or that interferes with the teacher’s ability to teach effectively will not be tolerated. Any student who engages in such behavior may be subject to removal from class and placement as outlined below. In addition, the student may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with established Board policies, state laws and school rules.
This code of classroom conduct applies to all students in grades K-12.
Student Removal from Class
A teacher may remove a student from class for the following reasons: dangerous, disruptive or unruly behavior or behavior that interferes with the ability of the teacher to teach effectively. This type of behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following:
When a student is removed from class, the teacher shall send the student to the building principal or designee and inform him/her of the reason for the student's removal from class. A written explanation of the reasons shall be given to the principal or designee within 24 hours of the student's removal from class. The principal shall inform the student of the reason(s) for the removal from class and shall allow the student the opportunity to present his/her version of the situation. The parent/guardian of a minor student shall be notified of the student's removal from class either through letter, email or phone call home.
Placement Procedures
The building principal or designee shall place a student who has been removed from a class by a teacher in one of the following alternative educational settings:
Respect Towards Staff
Students are expected to show respect and courtesy toward all staff members. Students will also follow any directions from a staff member. Any derogatory, negative, or inappropriate comment directed at or toward staff will not be tolerated. This includes swearing. Students who show disrespect toward Random Lake High School staff may receive a detention, suspension, and/or a referral to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department, depending upon the severity of the act.
Language
Students are expected to use appropriate language in all settings. Students will be approached on the use of inappropriate language and may result in detention, suspension, parental notification, and possible police referral. Continued inappropriate language will result in a suspension from school and/or a referral to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department.
Public Displays of Affection
Understanding the human need for contact, we will allow hand-holding and brief, appropriate hugs. Prolonged hugs, arms around the body, and lengthy pressing against one another will not be allowed. KISSING IS NOT ALLOWED. If students are deemed to have crossed the acceptable lines of displays of affection, a student will be warned. If the problem continues, the student may be sent to the office where consequences will be determined by administration. As with inappropriate conduct of any sort, inappropriate displays of affection will be confronted and may result in additional consequences being issued.
Student Dress
Proper dress is the responsibility of the students and their parents. The school also has the responsibility to establish dress standards that promote a positive and proper learning environment. Rules pertaining to student attire are necessary in order to maintain decorum and an academic atmosphere.
Students are not to wear clothes that are distracting, cause classroom disruption, or are inappropriate for the school setting. Clothing that displays profanity or advertises alcohol, tobacco, or drugs will not be permitted. All styles, and the manner in which the clothing is worn must cover the student’s midriff and underwear at all times. Strapless tops, tops which expose a bare midriff or cleavage, spaghetti straps, or pants worn in such a way as to expose underwear will not be permitted. Shoes must be worn in school except for approved activities. Students are not to wear hats, hoods, or other headgear in school. Coats and/or jackets are not to be worn in the classrooms. There may be differences in temperatures throughout the building; please dress appropriately with layers of clothing.
If a student's clothing is deemed to be inappropriate, the student will be required to change clothing, call for different clothing, or be placed in in-school suspension if no change in clothing is available.
Examples of Clothing that may be deemed inappropriate by administration include, but are not limited to:
All staff members have the responsibility to see that these rules are followed. Students will not be excused from school to return home to change clothes during the school day.
Students participating in physical education classes are required to wear certain types of clothing as determined by the physical education staff.
Certain classes will require a student to wear specific types of protective clothing and/or equipment.
NOTE: Some exceptions may be made for certain activities and events.
Backpacks, Handbags, Shoulder Bags, Purses
In order to increase security, improve students’ health with respect to back health issues and improve the general orderliness of the school building, backpacks and other luggage items will not be allowed during the school day. Students may use these items to transport books and materials between home and school, but they must be left in a locked locker during the school day. Computer cases are allowed to transport student devices from class to class.
Students are not allowed to carry any type of backpack, bag, or purse between 7:40 AM and 2:40 PM in any part of the school facility unless they are headed to physical education class with their clothes inside. All backpacks, purses, and bags are to be kept in student lockers at all times between the times listed. If a student does need to carry a bag, purse, or backpack for any reason, the student will need to have approval by administration. Item may be confiscated and turned into the office. Detention may be assigned for repeated offenses.
Cell Phones/ Electronic Devices
Cell Phones
Students will be allowed to use cell phones during the lunch period and during passing periods. Cell phones will not be allowed at any other time during the day, unless authorized by a staff member. Students who choose to use these devices to call or text at inappropriate times may have them confiscated and consequences issued.
Electronic Devices
Students may listen to personal devices during non-class time, or during class with expressed teacher permission. For safety, it is required that only one ear piece be worn during passing periods. If music can be heard by surrounding people, it is considered too loud and distracting; students will be asked to lower the volume. It is at each teacher’s discretion when and if personal listening devices may be used during class. Students must abide by each teacher’s classroom policy. Devices may be confiscated if procedures are not followed.
Misuse of Electronic Devices
Students using personally owned electronic devices are subject to the same guidelines for appropriate behavior and use as they are with school-owned electronics. Specifically, students who use electronic devices during the school day or while on school property at any time, or at school-sponsored events, may not possess or share with others any form of illegal data, including pornography.
Students may not use the media for the purpose of intimidation or threat toward others. Students may not use electronics for the purpose of tampering with the operation of or information stored on any other computer or electronic device that belongs to another individual or to the School District of Random Lake.
Students violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which can include suspension or expulsion. Parents will be notified in all situations, and police may be involved for severe instances. The electronic device involved may be confiscated from the student. It will be returned to the parent or turned over to the police in severe cases.
NOTE: If a student refuses to surrender a device, he or she will be placed in in-school suspension and will count as a class removal.
Damage and Theft
Damage or theft of the property of teachers, other students, or the school district will result in suspension and full restitution. The student may be referred to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department.
Student Behavior on School Busses
Once a child boards the bus - and only at that time - does he or she become the responsibility of the school district. Such responsibility shall end when the child is delivered to the regular bus stop at the close of the school day.
In view of the fact that the bus is an extension of the classroom, the administration shall require children to conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with established standards of behavior as outlined in the bus policy.
In cases when a child does not conduct himself/herself properly on a bus, it should be brought to the attention of the Administration by the bus driver. Students who become a serious disciplinary problem on the school bus may have their riding privileges suspended. In such cases, the parents of the students involved become responsible for seeing that their children get to and from school safely.
Violations of the bus riding rules shall be treated as follows:
First Step: Verbal or written warning to parents and students. Severity of the violation may necessitate immediate application of penalties set forth in the second and third steps.
Second Step: Written warning to parents and student. Administrator may assign appropriate discipline. Severity of the violation may necessitate immediate application of penalty set forth in the third step.
Third Step: Students may be suspended from riding for a period up to five (5) days and parents will be notified of each case by the Principal. A written warning will be sent that further discipline problems may result in total suspension from riding a bus.
Fourth Step: Possible suspension from riding.
Weapons
Firearms and Facsimile
The possession of firearms in school, on school premises, or at school-sponsored activities is prohibited. Any person possessing a firearm on school property will be referred to the Board of Education for expulsion. State law dictates that school boards shall expel a student for one year for violating this regulation.
Furthermore, under the Wisconsin Law, Act 191, no person may carry or display a facsimile or real firearm in a manner that could be construed as alarming, intimidating, threatening, or attempting to terrify another person. Any student who violates this law is subject to a forfeiture and will be suspended out of school. The duration of the suspension will be determined by the high school principal. Factors to be considered are type of facsimile used and the manner in which it was used.
Other Weapons
No one shall possess a weapon on school property, school buses, or at any school-related event. A weapon is defined as any object that by its design and/or use can cause bodily injury or property damage. In cases where weapons are brought onto the school’s property, police intervention will be mandatory and the student will be out-of-school suspension pending an expulsion hearing.
Lunch Room Behaviors
If a student’s behavior in the cafeteria requires a supervisor to remove the student, the following consequences may be issued:
First Offense – One (1) day out of the lunch room;
Second Offense – One (1) week out of the lunch room;
Third Offense – Two (2) weeks out of the lunch room, one (1) day suspension, and parental notification;
Fourth and Subsequent Offenses – loss of lunch room privileges for the remainder of the semester, or at least nine (9) weeks.
Consequences for School Code Violations
Student Conference/Warning:
A meeting with the student, teacher, and/or administrator is held to discuss the student's misbehavior and ways of correcting behavior and improving overall achievement.
Parent Contact:
Depending on the violation, a student's parent may be contacted by telephone or mail to inform the parent of the violation and the student's attitude during a conference to elicit parent support for correcting the unacceptable behavior.
Parent Conference:
The Principal, counselor, or teacher may request a parent conference, with or without the student present, to ensure parent understanding of the student's academic and/or behavior problem and to mobilize a cooperative effort to correct the difficulty.
Temporary Removal From Classroom: If a teacher finds it is necessary, a student may be sent to the office from a classroom. A student may be removed for disruptions that interfere with teaching and learning, swearing, endangerment, or repeated refusal to follow teacher direction. IF REMOVED, THE STUDENT IS TO REPORT TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. To be reinstated in the class, the student must confer with a school administrator and the teacher if appropriate. If a student is removed from class, a referral must be submitted to the office and parent phone call is required by the teacher.
Permanent Removal from Class: A student who is removed from the same class three (3) times in one semester for major violations of learning environment rules, will result in the student’s removal from the class for the remainder of the semester and/ or year. If removal occurs, a failing grade will be entered for the class. A student removed permanently from class will be assigned to an online class for the remainder of the semester.
Detentions:
The high school office will assign detentions for unexcused absences, tardies, truancies, or student misconduct. Classroom teachers will also assign detentions. It is recommended that the students who have detention either serve them the day they are assigned or the following day. Failure to serve a detention at the assigned time may result in an in-school or out-of-school suspension. A student may serve a detention between 7:05 and 7:35 or 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. with the assigned detention teacher or with another teacher with his/her permission. The teacher will notify the office that a detention has been served. The rules of the detention room are:
Teacher Assigned Detention: Detention(s) may be assigned by teachers for violations. Detentions may be assigned before school, during lunch, or after school. This decision is up to the teacher assigning the detention. These detentions will be served with the teacher who assigned the detention. Failure to serve a teacher assigned detention will result in a referral to the office and an in-school suspension.
Office Assigned Detention: Detentions may be assigned during lunch, before school, or after school. The decision as to the time of the detention will be determined by the nature of the offense. Failure to serve an assigned detention will result in an in-school suspension.
In-School Suspension:
A student is assigned to the ISS room (located next to the office) during the regular school day under the supervision of a staff member. The student may not attend his/her regular classes. The student will be expected to complete school assignments. No sleeping, talking, or leaving without permission. Upon entrance to the ISS room a student is required to place all electronic devices in the basket provided. Students will be given cafeteria privileges under the direction of a supervisor and will eat lunch in the ISS. The absence will be listed as excused, and the student will be given an opportunity to make-up his or her work for that day. Failure to comply with the ISS rules will result in an out-of-school suspension for the remainder of the day and the entire following school day.
Out-of-School Suspension:
A student assigned an OSS is placed under the supervision of the parents or guardians during the period of suspension. A suspended student is not to appear on school property during the period of suspension and cannot participate in or attend any school-sponsored activities. The absence will be listed as excused and the student will be given an opportunity to make up his or her class work for that day.
Suspensions from school or classes cannot last longer than five school days unless an expulsion notice has been sent, in which case, a suspension may last up to fifteen school days. After five days of suspension, a student is entitled to return to school. Prior to any suspension, the pupil shall be advised of the reason for the proposed suspension. The parent or guardian of the suspended minor pupil shall be given prompt notice of the suspension and the reason.. Within five (5) school days following commencement of a suspension, the suspended pupil, or the parents or guardian may have a conference with the district administrator or his designee who should be someone other than a school administrator in the suspended pupil's school.
Suspension From Participation in Outside of School Activities:
A student can be denied the privilege of participation in extra-curricular or outside-of-school activities.
Community/School Service:
Students may be required to do some type of school service in lieu of detention or suspension time. This might be picking up trash from the school grounds, assisting with after school cleaning with the custodial staff, etc.
Referral to Counselor, School Social Worker, School Psychologist, or Chemical Assistance Program Coordinator:
The student may be referred to one of the listed professionals to seek help for the student in correcting misbehavior. If there is some evidence that student behavior is adversely affected by the use of alcohol or drugs, a referral will be made to the Chemical Assistance Program Coordinator.
Financial Settlement:
Students and/or parents will be expected to pay for damage done by the student to either school property or materials. In addition, if a theft has occurred the student may be required to pay restitution.
Student Contract:
An agreement may be written listing steps to be taken by the student to improve behavior. The agreement will list the provisions to be followed by the student and the consequences that will occur should any subsequent violations occur.
Referral to Police or Juvenile Authorities:
If a student's misbehavior is such that a violation of the law is involved, police or juvenile authorities may be contacted by the Principal, or a designated representative. Every reasonable attempt shall be made to notify parents at the same time police or juvenile authorities are called. If the officer indicates that he/she is arresting the pupil, with or without a warrant, that officer shall have complete jurisdiction and responsibility in the matter, and the Principal, or a designated representative shall not interfere with the pupil's removal from the building. It is expected that the contact with the pupil shall be arranged in a manner to make it as unobtrusive as possible.
Expulsion Recommendation:
School administrators will follow the procedures outlined in the Random Lake Public Schools, Board of Education Policy Number 5114.1.
The development of self-discipline, self-motivation and self-direction are goals at Random Lake High School. Random Lake students are expected to be considerate, honest, and positive about themselves and sensitive to the needs of others. Discipline procedures are designed to help students command responsibility for themselves and to ensure that a proper learning environment is maintained for all students. In general, our rules have been developed to ensure three primary goals:
- Every student will treat themselves, their peers and all staff members at Random Lake High School with respect.
- No student will interfere with the staffs' efforts to teach.
- No student will interfere with other students’ efforts to learn.
- Teacher conference
- Classroom detention
- Parent contact
- Meetings with teacher, student, parent;
- Written warning
- Detention
- Community service
- In-school suspension
- Parent conference
- Out of school suspension
- Expulsion
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty requires that a student’s work reflects the student’s own academic efforts. Students and staff are expected to share the responsibility for maintaining high standards of honesty and integrity in their academic work.
Violations of school standards for academic honesty include, but are not limited to:
- Cheating on tests.
- Working together on assignments unless given explicit permission to do so by the teachers. Blatant copying of assignments is not permitted. Working together to understand concepts is encouraged, but the work must reflect the individual’s effort, unless it is intended to be a group assignment.
- Submitting work previously submitted in another class without the approval of the teacher.
- Stealing examinations or course materials.
- Plagiarism.
- Sharing information about the content of a test or quiz.
Cheating includes communicating with another student during a test, using any written material or electronic device not permitted by the teacher, asking another student about the test without permission to do so, leaving answers exposed, or attempts to read another student’s test.
Plagiarism is an especially serious offense. Plagiarism involves using all or part of another person’s ideas, works, or research and presenting it as one’s own by not properly crediting the author. If you use another’s exact words, enclose the words in quotation marks and credit the source. You may put another’s ideas in your own words as long as you properly credit the source and you do not leave the paraphrased material too close to the original wording. Plagiarism includes downloading papers from the internet and downloading parts of a paper from the internet without enclosing the downloaded material within quotation marks and/or without crediting the source. If you are unsure about the proper way to credit the source, ask your teacher.
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism goes beyond stealing another’s writing or ideas. Plagiarism is the stealing of intellectual property. All of the following instances are considered plagiarism (Turnitin.com):
- turning in someone else’s work as your own
- copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit
- giving incorrect information about the source of an idea or quotation
- changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit
“Changing the words of an original source is not sufficient to prevent plagiarism. If you have retained the essential idea of an original source, and have not cited it, then no matter how drastically you may have altered its context or presentation, you have still plagiarized”(Turnitin.com).
“Most cases of plagiarism can be avoided, however, by citing sources. Simply acknowledging that certain material has been borrowed, and providing your audience with the information necessary to find that source, is usually enough to prevent plagiarism” (Turnitin.com).
Disciplinary Action
The following consequences apply to a single class within a given school year.
First Violation: The teacher will confer with the student about the instance of plagiarism and contact the student’s parents or guardian. The student initially receives a zero on the assignment and has 5 school days to redo the assignment for full credit.
Second Violation: The teacher discusses the second instance of plagiarism with the student and contacts the student’s parent or guardian. The student initially receives a zero on the assignment and has 5 school days to redo the assignment to receive 50% credit of score it would have received. The student will also spend a day in the Alternative Classroom Environment (ACE).
Third Violation: The teacher discusses the instance with the student and contacts the student’s parent or guardian. The student receives a zero on the assignment. The student serves a day in ACE.
Fifth Violation: Upon the student’s fifth violation within an academic year, the student will meet with school administration and School Board for a possible hearing on expulsion.
* This is culmination of ALL classes within a school year.
Illegal Behavior
There is no question that in order for a school to operate in a manner that is conducive to quality education, cooperation from everyone is a must. Our school must be safe for everyone. The following rules prohibit students from engaging in behavior that will endanger, or threaten to endanger, their own safety, the safety of others, or that will damage property. Behavior that is in violation of state law, occurring while in school, on school property, or during school sponsored events is subject to disciplinary action and may be reported to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department.
Sale and/or Distribution of Alcohol or Other Drugs: The sale and/or distribution of alcohol, drugs, or items that mimic these substances, on school grounds or at school-sponsored events will result in the removal of the student from classes until the Board of Education can meet to determine what action to take, which could include expulsion from the School District of Random Lake. The police will be notified.
Possession, Use, or Being Under the Influence of Alcohol or Other Drugs:
First offense – The student will be suspended up to five days out of school and parents will be notified. The conference will address the student’s use and plans for abstaining during school for the duration of the school career. The police may be notified.
Second offense – The student will be removed from classes until the Board of Education can meet to determine what action to take, which could include expulsion from the School District of Random Lake. School personnel will help the family arrange for educational and professional counseling. The police will be notified.
Possession, Use of Tobacco/ Nicotine Products:
As of April 1, 1992, any person is prohibited from using or possessing any tobacco products on school grounds (1991 Wis. Act 1995), or while participating in a school-sponsored activity. These materials will be confiscated and not returned. Possession or use of tobacco products on school property may result in suspension, parent notification, and possible law enforcement notification. Tobacco products include (but not limited to) cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chew, clove cigarettes, dissolvable tobacco, eCigarettes and vaping.
Disciplinary Action
First Offense: One - three (1-3) day suspension, parent notification, police notification. Tobacco products confiscated.
Second Offense: One- three (1-3) day suspension, mandatory parent conference, police notification. Tobacco products confiscated.
Third Offense: Suspension from school, pending an expulsion hearing.
Canine Searches
In order to maintain a safe and healthful school environment, school officials are authorized to allow the use of trained dogs on school property to detect marijuana or other illegal drugs or contraband on school premises. Canines accompanied by law officials may be used for exploratory sniffing of locker exteriors, vehicles parked on school property and any other area of school property deemed appropriate.
This activity may be carried out on a random or periodic basis and/or when reasonable suspicion exists.
- Canines may be used without prior immediate notification of students and/or school personnel.
- Canines may be called by the district administrator or his/her designee, usually the school principal.
- Under normal circumstances, canines will be used in the district’s middle school and high school. Canines may also be used at the district elementary school, given reasonable suspicion.
- Students will be restricted to their classrooms or commons/study areas while canines are in use.
- In the event of a canine “hit,” the locker, vehicle, area or property being sniffed will be searched more extensively using established procedures.
- Annually, a copy of this policy will be distributed to all pupils enrolled within the school district, and will be incorporated within all student handbooks.
Fighting
No student shall participate in, encourage, or instigate any fighting at school or at a school function. Also, no student will threaten, coerce, intimidate or annoy, either singly or in groups, any other students or staff member. “Play fighting” is considered fighting. Students who become involved in this type of conduct will be immediately sent to the office and are subject to suspension, and possibly a referral to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department, depending on the extent of the involvement.
Harassment
For purposes of this policy, harassment and/or bullying are defined as any conscious, willful, or deliberate act or attempted act, through the use of words or actions, which are intended to cause physical injury, emotional distress/suffering or property damage or which impact the learning environment.
Any behavior that interferes with another’s performance or creates an intimidating or hostile environment, and is in any way based on one’s sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability is defined as “harassment” and is forbidden by federal and state law and district policy. Incidents should be reported to the building principal.
Harassment and/or bullying could include acts motivated by, but no limited to, hostility toward the victim’s real or perceived sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identification, social, socio-economic or family status, physical attributes, disability/handicap or any other basis protected by state or federal law.
All forms of harassment in cyberspace commonly referred to as cyber bullying are unacceptable and viewed as a violation of this policy. Cyber bullying includes, but is not limited to, the following misuses of technology: harassment, teasing, intimidating, threatening, or terrorizing another person or group of people by sending or posting inappropriate and hurtful e-mail messages, instant messages, text messages, digital pictures or images, or website postings, including blogs or any other messages via cyberspace.
In situations in which cyber bullying originated off school property or from a non-school computer or telecommunication device, but is brought to the attention of school officials, any disciplinary action shall be based upon whether the conduct is determined to be severely disruptive of the educational process so that it markedly impedes the day to day operations of a school.
Any student or parent/guardian who becomes aware of or witnesses harassment and/or bullying has an obligation to report. Any District employee who becomes aware of or witnesses harassment and/or bullying has an obligation to intervene and report.
Students who engage in harassment and/or bullying in violation of this policy and/or retaliating against an individual for reporting harassment and/or bullying shall be subject to school disciplinary measures consistent with District policies and procedures up to and including suspension and/or expulsion.
Bullying/Harassment Consequences Process - (this process is cumulative and does not reset each school year)
1st Offense - Student and administration meet and a verbal warning is issued to the student. Written or verbal contact is made with the parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding the situation.
2nd Offense - Student receives a one day in-school suspension. Written or verbal contact is made with the parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding the situation. Students will meet with guidance department and/or administrative staff to discuss bullying and harassment issues, and the impact of such actions on the victims of bullying/harassment.
3rd Offense - Student receives a one day out-of-school suspension. A referral for harassment is made to the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department. The student will be allowed to return to school only after a face-to-face meeting is held between administration, the student, and the student's parent(s)/guardian(s).
4th Offense - Student receives a three day out-of-school suspension. A referral for harassment is made to the police liaison officer. Parent is notified in writing via certified mail, that this is the final warning step. In addition, the parent will be required to meet with administration, including the Superintendent of Schools prior the student being readmitted to school. An additional incident will result in an out-of-school suspension pending an expulsion hearing before the Board of Education.
5th Offense - Out-of-school suspension is issued to the student, pending an explusion hearing before the Board of Education. Parents will be notified via phone alerting them of the situation. An expulsion notice will be sent via certified mail from the Superintendent of Schools.
* The Administration may modify consequences based upon the severity of the action involved. The consequences involved in each situation will be determined on a case-by-case basis after an administrative review of the available information.
Other Illegal Behavior
Other offenses, such as stealing, possession and unauthorized use of school keys, destruction of property, false fire alarms, and possession of any form of explosives or dangerous instruments will result in suspension and restitution. Depending on the seriousness of the act, there will be possible police involvement and an expulsion hearing with the Board of Education.
The Severity Clause
The Severe Clause is used when a Random Lake High School rule is broken in such a manner that a staff member considers it extreme (i.e. it may result in a longer than specified suspension, a compensatory consequence, or a combination of consequences). In some cases it may result in a recommendation for expulsion or a referral to legal authorities. This includes verbal abuse or refusing to follow a directive.
Study Hall Passes
All students are scheduled into a study hall between blocks one and two. All students are required to report to their assigned study hall each day. The purpose of the school-wide study hall is to offer another opportunity for students to get help they need from any teacher. In order to leave the assigned study hall, a student must have written permission from the teacher they wish to see prior to leaving study hall.
Commons Rules
The commons area should be kept clean. It is the responsibility of everyone to maintain the building and keep it free from litter. Students must sit in chairs and not on the floor. The commons area should be a relaxed environment. Students should keep the noise down and use good judgment while they are here.
Library Media Center Rules and Regulations
The Library Media Center (LMC) is a valuable resource for our learning community. For this reason, our one rule is RESPECT. Respect for the patrons’ right to learn, respect for the staff and respect for the materials that the LMC provides.
- All students wishing to use the LMC during the school day must have a pass from their teacher.
- No eating or drinking in the LMC. Water is permitted.
- All materials must be checked out at the circulation desk and be returned by the due date so others have access to them.
- Do not reshelve materials. Return to the materials to the circulation desk.
- Students wearing headphones are expected to keep them at a reasonable volume. If another person can hear what is being played, the volume is too loud.
- Computers in the LMC should be used for academic and educational purposes only. No game playing will be allowed.
- Checkout periods include:
- Regular books - three weeks
- Periodicals - 5 days.
- Reserve and reference books are only for library use during the day and may be checked out during the last period for overnight use. These materials are due back at 7:45 a.m. the following day.
Video Recording
The School District of Random Lake reserves the right to record video on any area of the building or grounds, with the exception of restrooms and locker rooms, for the purpose of maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. Students wishing to record or photograph a teacher, class, or other students, must receive their permission before doing so.
Internet Use Policy
The Information Technology resources provided by the School District of Random Lake are to be used only for instructional purposes. These rules ensure equitable and appropriate access for all students. The term “information technology” refers to more than just computers. It also includes the District’s voice/data network, Internet access, programs and software, and all associated devices.
Students must not engage in any action involving information technology that has a negative impact on themselves, others, the school, or the District.
- At the discretion of District staff, activities that have a negative impact include waste, abuse, and vandalism.
- Wasting Internet access by watching YouTube videos or downloading programs/music/other multimedia not related to a classroom project or activity.
- Abusing the data network by accessing the system with someone else’s username.
- Vandalizing technology hardware by removing keyboard keys or inflicting other damage.
Students must not attempt to get around computer, application, and network security.
- District computers are secured to prevent tampering. The network is secured to keep files and data private. User accounts are issued to all staff and students to provide equal access to information technology resources.
Students must not access inappropriate material from or with any form of media.
- At the discretion of District staff, inappropriate material includes: sexually explicit images/videos/sounds, references to illegal substance use and abuse, and references to weapons and incendiary devices. Accidental access to inappropriate material should be stopped immediately and reported to the teacher or another staff member.
Students must not send or retrieve copyrighted materials or otherwise violate copyright rules.
- Programs, pictures, music, movies, and other media are very often owned by another party. Accessing or using them in ways other than the owner intended is a violation of the law and shows disrespect for the owner’s work.
Students must agree to follow any supplemental rules for use of information technology that may be set by their teacher(s) or other District staff.
- Teachers and other staff members may enforce more specific rules/procedures for using information technology. A teacher or staff member may, for example, decide a specific website is not to be accessed even though the website is not blocked by existing District rules.
Consequences:
- Consequences for breaking any of the rules will be determined by District administration on a case-by-case basis and can include anything from temporary or permanent loss of computer or Internet privileges, to suspension from school, or to police action.
Classroom Disruptions
The school district is committed to maintaining an orderly academic climate. Teachers are expected to create a positive learning climate for students in the classrooms and to maintain proper order. Students are expected to behave in the classroom in such a manner that allows teachers to effectively carry out their lesson plans and for students to participate in classroom learning activities. Students are also expected to abide by all rules of behavior established by the Board of Education, administration and their classroom teachers.
Student behavior that is dangerous, disruptive or unruly or that interferes with the teacher’s ability to teach, or the ability for other students to learn, will not be tolerated. Any student who engages in such behavior, as defined by school board policy 447.3, may be subject to removal from class. In addition, the student may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with established Board policies, state laws and school rules.
Students are reminded that proper behavior in school is expected. Students who are frequent behavioral problems within the school setting interfere with others’ right to an education and will be dealt with in a severe manner. It is the School District of Random Lake’s intention that all students feel safe and have classrooms that are conducive to learning. When a student disrupts the atmosphere, the whole class is negatively affected.
Temporary Removal From Classroom: If a teacher finds it is necessary, a student may be sent to the office from a classroom. A student may be removed for disruptions that interfere with teaching and learning, swearing, endangerment, or repeated refusal to follow teacher direction. IF REMOVED, THE STUDENT IS TO REPORT TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. To be reinstated in the class, the student must confer with a school administrator and the teacher if appropriate. If a student is removed from class, a referral must be submitted to the office and parent phone call is required by the teacher.
Permanent Removal from Class: A student who is removed from the same class three (3) times in one semester for major violations of learning environment rules, will result in the student’s removal from the class for the remainder of the semester and/ or year. If removal occurs, a failing grade will be entered for the class. A student removed permanently from class will be assigned to an online class for the remainder of the semester.
Classroom Code of Conduct
The District is committed to maintaining an orderly academic climate. Teachers are expected to create a positive learning climate for students in their classrooms and to maintain proper order. Students are expected to behave in the classroom in such a manner that allows teachers to effectively carry out their lesson plans and students to participate in classroom learning activities. Students are also expected to abide by all rules of behavior established by the Board, administration and their classroom teachers.
Student behavior that is dangerous, disruptive or unruly or that interferes with the teacher’s ability to teach effectively will not be tolerated. Any student who engages in such behavior may be subject to removal from class and placement as outlined below. In addition, the student may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with established Board policies, state laws and school rules.
This code of classroom conduct applies to all students in grades K-12.
Student Removal from Class
A teacher may remove a student from class for the following reasons: dangerous, disruptive or unruly behavior or behavior that interferes with the ability of the teacher to teach effectively. This type of behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- possession or use of a weapon or other item that might cause bodily harm to persons in the classroom
- being under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances or controlled substance analogs, or otherwise in violation of district student alcohol and other drug policies
- behavior that interferes with a person's work or school performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive classroom environment
- fighting
- taunting, baiting, inciting and/or encouraging a fight or disruption
- disruption and intimidation caused by gang or group symbols or gestures, gang or group posturing to provoke altercations or confrontations
- pushing or striking a student or staff member
- obstruction of classroom activities or other intentional action taken to attempt to prevent the teacher from exercising his/her assigned duties
- interfering with the orderly operation of the classroom by using, threatening to use or encouraging others to use violence, force, coercion, threats, intimidation, fear or disruptive means
- dressing or grooming in a manner that presents a danger to health or safety, causes interference with work or creates classroom disorder
- restricting another person's freedom to properly utilize classroom facilities or equipment
- repeated classroom interruptions, confronting staff argumentatively, making loud noises or refusing to follow directions
- throwing objects in the classroom
- repeated disruption or violation of classroom rules
- excessive or disruptive talking
- behavior that causes the teacher or other students fear of physical or psychological harm
- physical confrontations or verbal/physical threats
- use of tobacco products
- willful damage to school property
- defiance of authority (willful refusal to follow directions or orders given by the teacher)
- repeatedly reporting to class without bringing necessary materials to participate in class activities
- possession of personal property prohibited by school rules and otherwise disruptive to the teacher and learning of others
- repeated use of profanity
When a student is removed from class, the teacher shall send the student to the building principal or designee and inform him/her of the reason for the student's removal from class. A written explanation of the reasons shall be given to the principal or designee within 24 hours of the student's removal from class. The principal shall inform the student of the reason(s) for the removal from class and shall allow the student the opportunity to present his/her version of the situation. The parent/guardian of a minor student shall be notified of the student's removal from class either through letter, email or phone call home.
Placement Procedures
The building principal or designee shall place a student who has been removed from a class by a teacher in one of the following alternative educational settings:
- An alternative education program approved by the Board. State law defines this as an instructional program approved by the school board that utilizes successful alternative or adaptive school structures and teaching techniques and that is incorporated into existing, traditional classrooms or regularly scheduled curricular programs or that is offered in place of regularly scheduled curricular programs.
- Another class in the school or another appropriate place in the school.
- Another instructional setting.
- The class from which the student was removed if, after weighing the interests of the removed student, the other students in the class and the teacher, the principal or designee determines that readmission to the class is the best or only alternative.
- When making the placement decision, the principal or his/her designee shall consider many factors, including, but not limited to, the reason the student was removed from class, the student's previous behavior and the disciplinary record, the student's individual needs, and the placement alternatives available to the student.
- All placement decisions shall be made consistent with Board policies and in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- If the removal from class is for two (2) days or less the placement will be made by the principal. He/She will consult with others as he/she determines necessary.
- If the removal is expected to extend beyond two (2) days, the principal will consult with the teacher, the student’s parents/guardians, if available, and others as determined by the principal or his/her designee before making the placement decision. If the student has an IEP, the IEP Committee will meet to discuss the student’s behavior and placement options.
Respect Towards Staff
Students are expected to show respect and courtesy toward all staff members. Students will also follow any directions from a staff member. Any derogatory, negative, or inappropriate comment directed at or toward staff will not be tolerated. This includes swearing. Students who show disrespect toward Random Lake High School staff may receive a detention, suspension, and/or a referral to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department, depending upon the severity of the act.
Language
Students are expected to use appropriate language in all settings. Students will be approached on the use of inappropriate language and may result in detention, suspension, parental notification, and possible police referral. Continued inappropriate language will result in a suspension from school and/or a referral to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department.
Public Displays of Affection
Understanding the human need for contact, we will allow hand-holding and brief, appropriate hugs. Prolonged hugs, arms around the body, and lengthy pressing against one another will not be allowed. KISSING IS NOT ALLOWED. If students are deemed to have crossed the acceptable lines of displays of affection, a student will be warned. If the problem continues, the student may be sent to the office where consequences will be determined by administration. As with inappropriate conduct of any sort, inappropriate displays of affection will be confronted and may result in additional consequences being issued.
Student Dress
Proper dress is the responsibility of the students and their parents. The school also has the responsibility to establish dress standards that promote a positive and proper learning environment. Rules pertaining to student attire are necessary in order to maintain decorum and an academic atmosphere.
Students are not to wear clothes that are distracting, cause classroom disruption, or are inappropriate for the school setting. Clothing that displays profanity or advertises alcohol, tobacco, or drugs will not be permitted. All styles, and the manner in which the clothing is worn must cover the student’s midriff and underwear at all times. Strapless tops, tops which expose a bare midriff or cleavage, spaghetti straps, or pants worn in such a way as to expose underwear will not be permitted. Shoes must be worn in school except for approved activities. Students are not to wear hats, hoods, or other headgear in school. Coats and/or jackets are not to be worn in the classrooms. There may be differences in temperatures throughout the building; please dress appropriately with layers of clothing.
If a student's clothing is deemed to be inappropriate, the student will be required to change clothing, call for different clothing, or be placed in in-school suspension if no change in clothing is available.
Examples of Clothing that may be deemed inappropriate by administration include, but are not limited to:
- Shorts or skirts that are too short (these should be at approximately fingertip length with arms at the side)
- Shirts/ pants that show undergarments
- Shirts that are low cut
- Strapless and one strap shirts or tops
- Clothing that has excessive rips and/or tears
All staff members have the responsibility to see that these rules are followed. Students will not be excused from school to return home to change clothes during the school day.
Students participating in physical education classes are required to wear certain types of clothing as determined by the physical education staff.
Certain classes will require a student to wear specific types of protective clothing and/or equipment.
NOTE: Some exceptions may be made for certain activities and events.
Backpacks, Handbags, Shoulder Bags, Purses
In order to increase security, improve students’ health with respect to back health issues and improve the general orderliness of the school building, backpacks and other luggage items will not be allowed during the school day. Students may use these items to transport books and materials between home and school, but they must be left in a locked locker during the school day. Computer cases are allowed to transport student devices from class to class.
Students are not allowed to carry any type of backpack, bag, or purse between 7:40 AM and 2:40 PM in any part of the school facility unless they are headed to physical education class with their clothes inside. All backpacks, purses, and bags are to be kept in student lockers at all times between the times listed. If a student does need to carry a bag, purse, or backpack for any reason, the student will need to have approval by administration. Item may be confiscated and turned into the office. Detention may be assigned for repeated offenses.
Cell Phones/ Electronic Devices
Cell Phones
Students will be allowed to use cell phones during the lunch period and during passing periods. Cell phones will not be allowed at any other time during the day, unless authorized by a staff member. Students who choose to use these devices to call or text at inappropriate times may have them confiscated and consequences issued.
Electronic Devices
Students may listen to personal devices during non-class time, or during class with expressed teacher permission. For safety, it is required that only one ear piece be worn during passing periods. If music can be heard by surrounding people, it is considered too loud and distracting; students will be asked to lower the volume. It is at each teacher’s discretion when and if personal listening devices may be used during class. Students must abide by each teacher’s classroom policy. Devices may be confiscated if procedures are not followed.
Misuse of Electronic Devices
Students using personally owned electronic devices are subject to the same guidelines for appropriate behavior and use as they are with school-owned electronics. Specifically, students who use electronic devices during the school day or while on school property at any time, or at school-sponsored events, may not possess or share with others any form of illegal data, including pornography.
Students may not use the media for the purpose of intimidation or threat toward others. Students may not use electronics for the purpose of tampering with the operation of or information stored on any other computer or electronic device that belongs to another individual or to the School District of Random Lake.
Students violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which can include suspension or expulsion. Parents will be notified in all situations, and police may be involved for severe instances. The electronic device involved may be confiscated from the student. It will be returned to the parent or turned over to the police in severe cases.
NOTE: If a student refuses to surrender a device, he or she will be placed in in-school suspension and will count as a class removal.
Damage and Theft
Damage or theft of the property of teachers, other students, or the school district will result in suspension and full restitution. The student may be referred to the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department.
Student Behavior on School Busses
Once a child boards the bus - and only at that time - does he or she become the responsibility of the school district. Such responsibility shall end when the child is delivered to the regular bus stop at the close of the school day.
In view of the fact that the bus is an extension of the classroom, the administration shall require children to conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with established standards of behavior as outlined in the bus policy.
In cases when a child does not conduct himself/herself properly on a bus, it should be brought to the attention of the Administration by the bus driver. Students who become a serious disciplinary problem on the school bus may have their riding privileges suspended. In such cases, the parents of the students involved become responsible for seeing that their children get to and from school safely.
Violations of the bus riding rules shall be treated as follows:
First Step: Verbal or written warning to parents and students. Severity of the violation may necessitate immediate application of penalties set forth in the second and third steps.
Second Step: Written warning to parents and student. Administrator may assign appropriate discipline. Severity of the violation may necessitate immediate application of penalty set forth in the third step.
Third Step: Students may be suspended from riding for a period up to five (5) days and parents will be notified of each case by the Principal. A written warning will be sent that further discipline problems may result in total suspension from riding a bus.
Fourth Step: Possible suspension from riding.
Weapons
Firearms and Facsimile
The possession of firearms in school, on school premises, or at school-sponsored activities is prohibited. Any person possessing a firearm on school property will be referred to the Board of Education for expulsion. State law dictates that school boards shall expel a student for one year for violating this regulation.
Furthermore, under the Wisconsin Law, Act 191, no person may carry or display a facsimile or real firearm in a manner that could be construed as alarming, intimidating, threatening, or attempting to terrify another person. Any student who violates this law is subject to a forfeiture and will be suspended out of school. The duration of the suspension will be determined by the high school principal. Factors to be considered are type of facsimile used and the manner in which it was used.
Other Weapons
No one shall possess a weapon on school property, school buses, or at any school-related event. A weapon is defined as any object that by its design and/or use can cause bodily injury or property damage. In cases where weapons are brought onto the school’s property, police intervention will be mandatory and the student will be out-of-school suspension pending an expulsion hearing.
Lunch Room Behaviors
If a student’s behavior in the cafeteria requires a supervisor to remove the student, the following consequences may be issued:
First Offense – One (1) day out of the lunch room;
Second Offense – One (1) week out of the lunch room;
Third Offense – Two (2) weeks out of the lunch room, one (1) day suspension, and parental notification;
Fourth and Subsequent Offenses – loss of lunch room privileges for the remainder of the semester, or at least nine (9) weeks.
Consequences for School Code Violations
Student Conference/Warning:
A meeting with the student, teacher, and/or administrator is held to discuss the student's misbehavior and ways of correcting behavior and improving overall achievement.
Parent Contact:
Depending on the violation, a student's parent may be contacted by telephone or mail to inform the parent of the violation and the student's attitude during a conference to elicit parent support for correcting the unacceptable behavior.
Parent Conference:
The Principal, counselor, or teacher may request a parent conference, with or without the student present, to ensure parent understanding of the student's academic and/or behavior problem and to mobilize a cooperative effort to correct the difficulty.
Temporary Removal From Classroom: If a teacher finds it is necessary, a student may be sent to the office from a classroom. A student may be removed for disruptions that interfere with teaching and learning, swearing, endangerment, or repeated refusal to follow teacher direction. IF REMOVED, THE STUDENT IS TO REPORT TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. To be reinstated in the class, the student must confer with a school administrator and the teacher if appropriate. If a student is removed from class, a referral must be submitted to the office and parent phone call is required by the teacher.
Permanent Removal from Class: A student who is removed from the same class three (3) times in one semester for major violations of learning environment rules, will result in the student’s removal from the class for the remainder of the semester and/ or year. If removal occurs, a failing grade will be entered for the class. A student removed permanently from class will be assigned to an online class for the remainder of the semester.
Detentions:
The high school office will assign detentions for unexcused absences, tardies, truancies, or student misconduct. Classroom teachers will also assign detentions. It is recommended that the students who have detention either serve them the day they are assigned or the following day. Failure to serve a detention at the assigned time may result in an in-school or out-of-school suspension. A student may serve a detention between 7:05 and 7:35 or 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. with the assigned detention teacher or with another teacher with his/her permission. The teacher will notify the office that a detention has been served. The rules of the detention room are:
- Students must report promptly and stay the full time for the detention to be made up.
- The teacher supervising the room will validate students’ time based on behavior and promptness.
- Students are expected to bring study or reading materials to the room.
- No students other than those who are serving time should be in the room.
- It is the intent of the staff to use detentions as consequences for breaking rules. When a detention is assigned, students should cooperate, serve time, and have their names removed from the list.
- If any rules are broken during detention, the student will be asked to leave and the detention will not be counted as served.
Teacher Assigned Detention: Detention(s) may be assigned by teachers for violations. Detentions may be assigned before school, during lunch, or after school. This decision is up to the teacher assigning the detention. These detentions will be served with the teacher who assigned the detention. Failure to serve a teacher assigned detention will result in a referral to the office and an in-school suspension.
Office Assigned Detention: Detentions may be assigned during lunch, before school, or after school. The decision as to the time of the detention will be determined by the nature of the offense. Failure to serve an assigned detention will result in an in-school suspension.
In-School Suspension:
A student is assigned to the ISS room (located next to the office) during the regular school day under the supervision of a staff member. The student may not attend his/her regular classes. The student will be expected to complete school assignments. No sleeping, talking, or leaving without permission. Upon entrance to the ISS room a student is required to place all electronic devices in the basket provided. Students will be given cafeteria privileges under the direction of a supervisor and will eat lunch in the ISS. The absence will be listed as excused, and the student will be given an opportunity to make-up his or her work for that day. Failure to comply with the ISS rules will result in an out-of-school suspension for the remainder of the day and the entire following school day.
Out-of-School Suspension:
A student assigned an OSS is placed under the supervision of the parents or guardians during the period of suspension. A suspended student is not to appear on school property during the period of suspension and cannot participate in or attend any school-sponsored activities. The absence will be listed as excused and the student will be given an opportunity to make up his or her class work for that day.
Suspensions from school or classes cannot last longer than five school days unless an expulsion notice has been sent, in which case, a suspension may last up to fifteen school days. After five days of suspension, a student is entitled to return to school. Prior to any suspension, the pupil shall be advised of the reason for the proposed suspension. The parent or guardian of the suspended minor pupil shall be given prompt notice of the suspension and the reason.. Within five (5) school days following commencement of a suspension, the suspended pupil, or the parents or guardian may have a conference with the district administrator or his designee who should be someone other than a school administrator in the suspended pupil's school.
Suspension From Participation in Outside of School Activities:
A student can be denied the privilege of participation in extra-curricular or outside-of-school activities.
Community/School Service:
Students may be required to do some type of school service in lieu of detention or suspension time. This might be picking up trash from the school grounds, assisting with after school cleaning with the custodial staff, etc.
Referral to Counselor, School Social Worker, School Psychologist, or Chemical Assistance Program Coordinator:
The student may be referred to one of the listed professionals to seek help for the student in correcting misbehavior. If there is some evidence that student behavior is adversely affected by the use of alcohol or drugs, a referral will be made to the Chemical Assistance Program Coordinator.
Financial Settlement:
Students and/or parents will be expected to pay for damage done by the student to either school property or materials. In addition, if a theft has occurred the student may be required to pay restitution.
Student Contract:
An agreement may be written listing steps to be taken by the student to improve behavior. The agreement will list the provisions to be followed by the student and the consequences that will occur should any subsequent violations occur.
Referral to Police or Juvenile Authorities:
If a student's misbehavior is such that a violation of the law is involved, police or juvenile authorities may be contacted by the Principal, or a designated representative. Every reasonable attempt shall be made to notify parents at the same time police or juvenile authorities are called. If the officer indicates that he/she is arresting the pupil, with or without a warrant, that officer shall have complete jurisdiction and responsibility in the matter, and the Principal, or a designated representative shall not interfere with the pupil's removal from the building. It is expected that the contact with the pupil shall be arranged in a manner to make it as unobtrusive as possible.
Expulsion Recommendation:
School administrators will follow the procedures outlined in the Random Lake Public Schools, Board of Education Policy Number 5114.1.