Any student, who practices good responsible school citizenship, has nothing to fear from the point system. Any student with 36 or more points will forfeit their privileges.
1. Failure to report to office when tardy to school (not signing in)
6 points
2. Student in halls, lavatory or unauthorized areas of the building without a pass
2-4 points
3. Inappropriate conduct
6-12 points
4. Use of profanity or obscene language, either spoken, written, computer generated, or on wearing apparel is not permitted.
6-12 points
5. Insubordination to staff
6-12 points
6. Cheating/Plagiarism
12 points
7. Truancy – Absence without authorization. Conference with an Assistant Principal. The following apply: absence/cut policy / leaving school grounds, etc.
8. Cutting study hall, compensatory education, tutoring or teacher detention
3 points
9. Leaving the building or being in parking areas or any unauthorized areas without permission
12 points
10. Vandalism anywhere on school grounds or in the school building
12 points – suspension plus payment and parent contact
11. Fighting - Zero Tolerance Rule Policy complaint filed with local police plus 3 day out of school (minimum) suspension
12. Unsportsmanlike conduct and inappropriate behavior at any school activity
6-12 points
13. Forgery or alteration of school papers, records or school passes
6-12 points
14. Careless driving or violations of parking regulations
6-12 points and/or denial of driving privilege and from parking on campus.
15. Inappropriate conduct while on, boarding or leaving a school bus
6 points – suspension and parent conference
16. Theft anywhere on school property or on school sponsored trip/events
6 points – suspension and parent conference
17. Use of tobacco in the building, on school grounds, or at a school-sponsored event
12 points and 10 days detention
- 2nd and subsequent offenses will result in an out of school suspension, a complaint being filed with the Old Tappan Police and shall result in a court appearance and fine
18. Possession of tobacco products in the building, on school grounds, or at a school-sponsored event
12 points & 10 days detention
19. Possession of/ use of e-cigarettes or vape paraphernalia in the building, on school grounds, or at a school-sponsored event
1 day suspension
20. Violation of Network Computer Policy (BOE 3514.1) or AUP
6 points – suspension
21. Unauthorized video or audio recording
12 points – suspension
22. Creating or using a private internet connection to bypass our network
6-12 points
23. Unauthorized possession of a device
12 points – suspension
24. Theft of Laptop or False Claim of Theft
1-3 day suspension and mandatory report to police
25. Cutting class
6 points & a zero in the class missed
26. Endangering or causing injury to a student or faculty member (assault, whether accident or intentional)
3-10 days suspension
27. Failure to show privilege card
12 points
28. Use of cell phone/electronic device
1st offense - warning
2nd offense - 6 points (parent must pick up device)
3rd offense - 6 points & 10 detentions
4th offense - In school suspension for administrative insubordination
29. Security Breach/Endangering Welfare of Others - Opening doors to allow unauthorized entry
12 points - suspension
30. Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)
Consequences as per BOE Policy 5131
The administration reserves the right to assign additional penalties depending on the severity of the infraction. The administration also reserves the right to suspend, limit or revoke computer privileges depending on the infraction. If a student is charged by law enforcement with a crime in or out of school, the administration reserves the right to review the charge in light of safety and security concerns, and participation in co-curricular and extra curricular activities, including athletics, may be impacted or restricted as participation in these activities is a privilege. At the end of each marking period, any student who has not completed their detentions will be considered a student not in good standing. Any student with privileges may forfeit their privileges until the obligations are fulfilled.
All points accumulated in June WILL BE carried over into the following year.