Disciplinary Code

• It is essential that there be a safe, orderly environment within the school in order to allow teachers to concentrate on teaching, and students on learning. 

• All students are expected to meet reasonable expectations for their behavior and the requirements for standards of conduct as set forth in this handbook. 

• MHS provides a supportive atmosphere and is committed to working with students, parents, guardians, and community officials to assist students in abiding by this code. 

• Students should refer to the classroom teacher’s Room Management Plan for specific behavior expectations and consequences not listed here. 

• The following rules and regulations for the governing and discipline of the Middletown Public Schools are hereby established by the Middletown School Committee pursuant to Section 16-2-16 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, 1956, as amended, as well as the Board of Regents Regulations for Governing Disciplinary Exclusions of Students from School and Policy Statement of Students’ Rights, as amended February 10, 1994.   

(This list provides a general guideline for offenses and their consequences.  This list is not intended to be complete. Suspension may not eliminate any owed tardy detention or regular detention.)