Level 1 Violations

The following are examples of Level One Violations:

*Aiding, abetting or concealing any of the behaviors listed may result in punishment as a principal participant at the discretion of the administration.

Cheating - Any act, which in itself would be considered as providing or receiving unapproved help on any schoolwork, will be dealt with as cheating. As a result, the student may be prohibited from participating in extracurricular activities, and the incident may be included in their permanent file. Any student who allows a peer to copy their work may also receive disciplinary action. Students caught cheating will receive a zero on the work and parents will be contacted by the teacher.

Plagiarism - Any student found to be plagiarizing or taking ideas from another’s work and claiming as their own will be dealt with as plagiarism.  As a result, the student may be prohibited from participating in extracurricular activities, and the incident may be included in their permanent file. Students caught plagiarizing will receive a zero on the work and parents will be contacted by the teacher. Failure to use citations will be considered plagiarism. 

Disruption of Class - Any student acting in a manner so as to interfere with the instructional process.

Violations at Afterschool Events - All students must abide by school rules at any events on school grounds.  This includes school events at other schools or locations.  This also includes any events sponsored by the Fort Mill School District (ex. High school football games, musicals, etc.)

Loitering/Present After Hours - Students should not be on campus during non-school hours unless they are present for a school event or practice.

Horseplay - Rough or boisterous play/pranks including but not limited to playful hitting, touching, shoving, etc.

Profanity - Acts of profanity by students will be disciplined by a principal.

Any act of Public Display of Affection on school property or during school-sponsored activities is strictly forbidden. PDA includes any kissing or any contact that may be construed as having a sexual connotation.

Setting Own Schedule - All students are assigned a school schedule they must adhere to except when excused by the principal or an authorized teacher. Should it become apparent a student is not adhering to their set schedule, then the student and parents will be contacted and the student will be subject to disciplinary action. Truancy charges may be filed.

Skipping - Once a student arrives on campus, they may not leave school grounds for any reason without properly signing out through the Front Office. This includes the time BEFORE school starts in the morning. 

Skipping/ Staying On Campus/Leaving Class Without Permission - Students must be in their assigned classes. Any student who skips a class, but does not leave campus, will be subject to disciplinary action and receive an unexcused absence for the class. 

6-step Instructional Approach: Used in the Classroom

1. Show empathy

2. Maintain flow of instruction

3. Acknowledge other students meeting expectations

4. Redirect and Reteach expected behavior

5. Allow time and space

6. Recognize/reinforce appropriate behavior when demonstrated