The two goals of the SSO are to:

Keep everyone safe.

Keep teaching and learning happening.

While the staff within the SSO tries to avoid out-of-school discipline, there are consequences for actions, and when safety or the teaching and learning processes are threatened, the SSO staff sometimes need to remove students from the general education setting.

Please be advised that, in general, most behaviors can be managed within classrooms, with parent involvement, and with restorative practices and social-emotional supports. However, if an issue is a direct violation of CCSD's Student Code of Conduct, or if a behavior impacts safety and or learning, the following consequences may be assigned.

*Please note that the following chart shows the standard progressive discipline approach taken by the APs within the SSO. Consequences MAY vary depending on the severity/varying circumstances in each case and are at the discretion of the AP over discipline. All resolutions will be in alignment with CCSD's Student Code of Conduct.

Student Behavior FAQs

1. What is the purpose of the Student Code of Conduct?

The Student Code of Conduct provides expectations for student behavior, defines disciplinary incidents, and outlines possible interventions and consequences used to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.

2. How does the school determine consequences for behavior incidents?

Administrators consider the severity of the behavior, the student's discipline history, safety concerns, previous interventions, and efforts to address the root cause of the behavior before determining consequences.

3. What is the difference between a Minor, Major, and Urgent behavior incident?

• Minor incidents are generally handled by classroom staff and involve violations of classroom or school rules.

• Major incidents are more serious, repeated, or safety-related behaviors that require administrative involvement.

• Urgent incidents require an immediate administrative response and may involve expellable offenses.

4. Will parents be notified when their student receives discipline?

Yes. Parent/guardian notification is a common intervention used for many behavior incidents and is often part of the disciplinary process.

5. What is a Required Parent Conference (RPC)?

An RPC is a meeting involving school staff and a parent/guardian to discuss student behavior, concerns, interventions, and next steps to support student success. RPCs may be required for repeated or more serious incidents.

6. What is In-House Suspension (IHS)?

In-House Suspension is a disciplinary consequence in which a student remains at school, but is removed from their regular classroom setting for a designated period of time.

7. What is Suspension with Instruction (SWI)?

SWI allows a student to continue receiving instruction while serving a suspension. The District emphasizes providing access to instruction and minimizing the loss of learning opportunities.

8. What are restorative practices?

Restorative practices are interventions designed to help students understand the impact of their actions, repair harm, rebuild relationships, and develop positive decision-making skills. The District emphasizes prevention, intervention, and restorative approaches whenever appropriate.

9. Can students be disciplined for behavior that occurs on the bus?

Yes. Bus Infractions are considered Major Behavior Incidents and may result in disciplinary action and loss of transportation privileges.

10. What happens if a student repeatedly refuses to follow directions?

Repeated refusal to follow reasonable directions may be considered insubordination, which is classified as a Minor-to-Major behavior incident depending on severity and frequency.

11. Can students receive discipline for threats?

Yes. Threats are classified as a Minor-to-Major behavior incident. Consequences may range from interventions and parent conferences to suspension, SWI, or expulsion recommendations depending on the circumstances.

12. Are bullying and cyberbullying taken seriously?

Yes. Bullying and cyberbullying are Major Behavior Incidents. Schools are required to investigate reports and may implement restorative practices, counseling, suspension, or other disciplinary consequences when appropriate.

13. Can a student be recommended for expulsion?

Yes. Certain serious or repeated behaviors may result in a discretionary, recommended, or mandatory expulsion referral, depending on the offense and applicable laws.

14. How does the school support students after a behavior incident?

The District encourages the use of counseling, behavior intervention plans, mentoring, restorative practices, parent conferences, and other supports to help students learn from mistakes and improve future behavior.

15. What are students expected to do after receiving a consequence?

Students are expected to:

• Take responsibility for their actions.

• Follow school expectations.

• Participate in assigned interventions or restorative activities.

• Work collaboratively with school staff and parents to improve future behavior.

The District's goal is not only to address misconduct but also to teach positive behaviors, identify root causes, and support long-term student growth.