Level 2 Violations

The following are examples of Level Two Violations:

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

Abusive/Disrespectful Language - Acts of abusive language by students will be disciplined by a principal who may give a suspension or recommend expulsion. No student shall direct toward any person any language (verbal/written/symbol) which is abusive or insulting or any sign or act which is abusive. This includes 1) engaging in malicious gossip or cursing, 2) using vulgar or obscene language, 3) using abusive language, including slurs or insults intended to mock a person’s race, religion, sex, national origin, disability or intellectual ability, or 4) using sexually offensive or degrading language.

Abusive Language to a Teacher - A student who directs profane language or gestures to a staff member will be subject to suspension or expulsion.

Blackmail - Threats - Intimidation - A student who attempts to blackmail, intimidate or bully another student or a staff member or who makes bodily or intimidating threats will be subject to suspension or expulsion. (Included is extortion which is the act of obtaining money or other things of value from a person by threat or accusing or revealing injurious information)

Defiance or Disrespect of School Personnel - Any student who displays bold disobedience to school personnel and/or willfully defies an order from school authority meant to promote an orderly operation of the school will be subject to suspension or expulsion.

Disrespect to Any School Official - Any student whose actions undermine the authority of a staff member will be subject to suspension or expulsion.

Disrespect to a Student or Precarious Situation - No student shall take any action or make any comments or written messages (including messages sent via text, social media platforms, etc.) intended to cause others harm or which might reasonably be expected to result in a fight. Police will be called by the principal whenever appropriate.

Fighting/Simple Assault - No student shall intentionally hit, shove, scratch, bite, block the passage of, or throw objects at a student or other person. A student who is attacked may use reasonable force in self-defense but only to the extent to free themself from the attack and notify proper school authorities. A student who exceeds this reasonable force may be disciplined even though he may not have provoked the fight.

Physical Abuse of a Student - Penalties for fighting among students will be left to the discretion of the principal. Under normal circumstances, a first offense is a three-day out-of-school suspension. A second offense is suspension and an arrest. A student who attempts to use, or uses, a lethal weapon (knife, ice pick, blackjack, firearm, pipe, belt buckle, etc.) will be suspended immediately and the principal will file a request for expulsion of the student. (Specifically prohibited are the following: Any threat, physical or verbal, directed towards another student; fighting or any conflict that would create a precarious situation within the jurisdiction of the school.)

Student Endangerment - Any action that intentionally places another student at serious risk or jeopardy of their health or well-being.

Student Disorder - A student or group of students who is involved in student disorder, which includes seizure of a building or grounds or attempted control of such, or any type of disorder which attempts to disrupt the activities of the school by sit-ins, walk-outs, boycotts of classes, etc., will be subject to suspension or expulsion.

Obscene Literature/Material - A student who is found with obscene or pornographic literature/materials in their possession while at school will be subject to suspension or referral to the alternative school. This includes slides, motion pictures, videos, computer programs, CDs, tapes, and other materials.

Theft (Minor - $50 or less) - Left to the discretion of the administration. Disciplinary action will be determined according to value/content, and circumstances surrounding the theft.

Tobacco/E-Cig/Vape Policy - Students shall not be permitted to use or possess tobacco products, e-cigarettes, or smokeless electronic devices while on school grounds, in the school buildings, on buses, or during any other time that the student is under the direct administrative jurisdiction of the school whether on or off school grounds. Lighters and matches are strictly prohibited. Lighters and matches will be confiscated.

Law Enforcement - A student under 18 will receive a citation for each tobacco related incident, in accordance with South Carolina law. (SC Law 16-17-500)

Under the Influence/Drugs and Alcohol - No student shall use or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, or other controlled substance, any alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic or pseudo-beer or any other intoxicating liquor, drug paraphernalia; or inhale or ingest any chemicals or products with the intention of altering the student’s mood or behavior. Violation of this policy may lead to a referral to the alternative school. If, because of mitigating factors, alternative school is felt to be inappropriate, the student may be suspended for ten days and may be suspended from co-curricular activities (such as sports-related/band-related activities) for the remainder of the school year. The student may be asked to complete a Drug/Alcohol Intervention Program.