Student Code of Conduct
Rocky River Teacher Guidelines
Teachers are to contact parents when disciplinary problems occur. In addition, teachers should not contact parents during instructional time. Utilize planning periods, before, and afterschool time to make these types of communication.
Discipline shall be administered in a manner that is not humiliating, degrading, or unduly severe in nature.
A student’s grade shall not be lowered as a disciplinary action.
Teachers are expected to handle Tier 1 behavioral offenses. Referrals to an administrator should involve only Tier 2, 3, and 4 offenses.
Suspension from school is a disciplinary matter and is considered an excused absence. Accordingly, any student suspended from school will be given the opportunity to make up any missed work during the absence.
Administrators for Grade Level Discipline
9th Grade - Jeremy Cox (Assistant Principal) & Monica McMahon (Dean of Students)
10th Grade - Juwan McKenzie (Dean of Students)
11th Grade & 12th Grade - Chiquita Boyd (Assistant Principal of Instruction) & Jonathan Lamb (Assistant Principal)
Administrative Referral
For Tier 2, 3, and 4 offenses, referral forms must be legibly and accurately completed. In order to avoid delays be sure to submit to the correct administrator, include the correct name (no nicknames), ID #, and be sure to include previous interventions. When writing a referral, remember that a copy will go home with the student so it should not include names of other students, your opinion of the student, parent, etc. At least three interventions should be used prior to writing a referral including parent contact.
If a student requires removal from the room, a Campus Security Associate must be contacted via the telephone and someone will be sent to escort the student to the assigned administrator. If that administrator is not available the student will be escorted to ISS in A202.
Under no circumstance should a student be sent into the hall unsupervised.
When a student has been disciplined, a copy of the referral with the disciplinary action will be placed in the teacher’s mailbox.
Teachers will be notified of all student suspensions daily via email .
Classroom Behavior
Students are expected to follow the rules that individual teachers have established for student conduct. All behavior guidelines at Rocky River comply with the CMS Code of Conduct as specified in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. No student should disturb the learning of others or disrupt orderly classroom process. Teachers must handle classroom related discipline problems using all resources that are available. When a teacher feels that a student’s behavior has become disruptive, the teacher should seek the assistance of an administrator.
Sign-In Policy
Late arrivals, after 8:00 am, must sign in with Ms. Spencer in the front mall area. Excused sign-ins will include only the following: 1) late school bus, 2) court documentation 3) doctor’s note, and 4) students accompanied by their parent, guardian, or emergency contact person as designated on demographics screen, with a limit of five parental sign-ins per semester. Students exceeding the allotted five (5) parental sign-ins will result in enforcement according to the tardy policy as stated and lockouts remain on the student's record for each semester. All other late sign-ins will be coded as unexcused and students will be required to report to lockout. It is our expectation after 10:15 am, no student will be allowed to sign in the building unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Sign-Out Policy
Students may be signed out through the attendance office only by their parent, guardian, or emergency contact person as designated on the demographics screen. Proper procedure must be followed before any student leaves campus.
Tardy Policy
Unexcused tardies are not acceptable and will not be tolerated at RRHS. See Tardy Policy page for further information.
The tardy count will start over with each semester. This excludes A/B day classes.
Hall Escorts
Students in halls should be escorted by school personnel or have a valid hall pass. Students should not be in the hall during the first fifteen minutes and last fifteen minutes of class.
Class Cutting
Being absent from class unexcused or leaving class without permission constitutes a class cut.
Unauthorized/Unsupervised Areas
Students are not allowed in any unauthorized area of campus during the school day. During lunch, students are allowed only in the Café, the Café patio, and the main lobby area.
Leaving School Property Without Permission
Once students have arrived at school for the day, by bus, walking or car, they are not permitted to leave or return without properly signing out or signing in. Students may not leave school property for any reason without authorization from the principal, assistant principals, or school nurse. Additionally, any student leaving campus to (a) the retaining wall on the south side of campus or (b) the pond area by I-485 on the west side of campus are subject to suspension for up to 10 days.
Exiting Campus After School
Safety and security issues necessitate that we exit school and the campus in an orderly and timely manner. Upon dismissal, all students are required to report to the appropriate areas to leave campus. Only bus riders are authorized to be in the bus lot. All students waiting for rides should report to the student “drop-off/pick-up” area, adjacent to the administration building in the front of the school.
Restriction From After/School Events
Students who exhibit misbehavior during the school day may be restricted from any and all after school activities.
Parking
Student parking is a privilege granted to seniors. As enrollment increases, permission to drive may be based on cumulative weighted grade point average. Only students who are issued a parking sticker may use that sticker and students must possess a valid parking sticker to drive. Any violation or misrepresentation of parking stickers will be treated as a Tier I Offense as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Driving privileges may also be immediately revoked by the administration for any driving/parking lot infraction. This would include anyone involved in speeding and or reckless driving on the roads leading to and from Rocky River High School. Violations of this nature may also result in long term suspension. Additionally, improperly parked vehicles are also subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
Profanity
Profanity is unacceptable under any circumstances and will not be tolerated. The consequence will be determined based on the Rocky River Discipline Matrix.
Failure To Comply
Any instance involving student failure to comply with a reasonable request from any staff member will result in administrative consequences. Students suspended from school who return to campus will receive an additional administrative consequence and are subject to arrest for trespassing. A student must cooperate with and may not interfere with a reasonable and authorized search as described in the Students Rights, Responsibilities, and Character Development Handbook.
Student Fighting
The consequence will be determined based on the Rocky River Discipline Matrix.
Vandalism
Any act to damage or attempt to damage school equipment/property or property of another student is considered vandalism. Students will pay for repairs and replace or correct defacement. They will also be subject to further disciplinary action in accordance with the Rocky River Discipline Matrix and CMS Student Rights and Responsibility Handbook.
Cheating/Misrepresentation
Students involved in cheating and/or misrepresentation on tests and assignments will receive consequences outlined in the Rocky River Discipline Matrix.
Forgery and False Notes
Any situation involving a student falsifying and/or misrepresenting (a) note for tardies/absences, (b) a teacher assigned pass, or (c) sign-in regarding student information will result in administrative consequences.
Disruptive or Disrespectful Behavior
Behavior of this nature, including profanity, will not be tolerated. Offenders are subject to suspension and/or arrest. Repeated offenses may result in a recommendation for exclusion. Repeated classroom disruptions or disrespectful behavior will result in administrative consequences.
Public Displays of Affection
Students are to refrain from any public displays of affection. Repeated violations will result in a consequence of up to and including out-of-school suspension.
Sexual Harassment/Bullying
Sexual harassment and bullying are a violation of an individual’s human rights. Persons involved in these activities will be suspended and/or arrested and recommended for exclusion. Students who violate a bullying contract or no contact contract will receive consequences outlined in the Rocky River High School Discipline Matrix and the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Violation of Rule 27 will result in Title IX documentation.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited at school and at all school functions. Consequences will be administered according to the Rocky River High School Discipline Matrix.
Cell Phone /Personal Technology Policy
See Cell Phone Policy Page
Earbuds, Laser Pointers, Electronic Devices or Games
These items should not be brought onto campus. These items may be confiscated by any staff member and will be returned at the end of the school year or the parent or guardian may contact an administrator to schedule a convenient time to pick-up the item on the first offense. Repeated and/or severe violations will result in a longer waiting period in which to pick-up the item and could lead to suspension. Cameras, laptops, I-pads, and netbooks or any similar devices are prohibited during the school day.
Rocky River High School or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is not liable for any lost or stolen property belonging to students or their families. The owner assumes all risk when items of value are brought on campus. The school highly recommends that all valuables are left at home and not brought to school.
Playing Cards, Dice, Gambling Type Devices or Games
These types of items are prohibited at school. Participation in these activities, including matching or pitching coins, may result in suspension, up to and including, exclusion.
Alcohol and Drugs
Students at Rocky River High School will not use, purchase, sell, distribute, be under the influence of or possess any kind of alcoholic beverage or any kind of controlled substance as defined by state law. Possession of drug paraphernalia will result in notification of parents and further disciplinary action, including short terms and long-term suspension. Possession, coming on school grounds or being at any school activity after consumption, or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at school or a school related activity will result in administrative consequences outlined in the Rocky River High School Discipline Matrix.
Dress Code Policy (Raven Code)
See Dress Cody Policy Page