Disciplinary Point System / Administrative Guidelines

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 his or her privileges.

1. Failure to report to the office when tardy to school (failure to sign in at the attendance office)

• 6 points

2. Student in halls, lavatory, or unauthorized areas of the building without permission or pass

• 2 - 4 points

3. Inappropriate conduct

• 6-12 points

4. Inappropriate Language

The use of the following, either spoken, written, computer generated, or on apparel, is not permitted:

• Profanity

• Obscene language

• Slurs 

• Derogatory terms

     Consequences:

• 6-12 points

• Possible restorative discipline 

• Possible suspension

• Possible HIB referral in accordance with BOE policy 5131

5. Use of *Hate Speech, either spoken, written, computer generated, or on apparel, is not permitted.

• Suspension (1 - 3 days)

• Counseling

• Possible restorative discipline

• Possible referring to law enforcement and threat assessment team

• HIB referral in accordance with BOE policy 5131

* Hate speech is defined as any kind of communication in speech, writing, or behavior, that deliberately attacks a person or a group based on their religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, color, descent, gender, or disability, that a reasonable person should know would cause harm.

6. Insubordination to staff

• 6-12 points

7. Cheating/Plagiarism

• Confirmed infraction is cumulative for 4 years

• 1st Offense 6 points - 5 Detentions

• As of the 1st offense, the student will be placed on academic probation

• 2nd Offense 12 points - 10 detentions

8. Truancy BOE Policy 5113 - Absence without authorization 

• 6 points for each class missed

• 10 - days detention or other appropriate disciplinary measure

• Parent notification 

• Zero on all assignments for missed classes

• Possible referral to Bergen County Juvenile Family Crisis Intervention Unit   

9. Cutting compensatory education, tutoring, or teacher detention

• 3 points

10. Leaving the building or being in parking areas or any unauthorized areas without permission

•  12 points 

• 10 detentions 

11. Vandalism anywhere on school grounds or in the school building

• 12 points

• Suspension 

• Payment for the damages 

• Possible report to the police and/or complaint filed against the student 

12. Fighting 

• 3 - 5 days suspension

• Local Police notification

• Complaints may also be filed with the local police 

• Possible restorative discipline

13. Unsportsmanlike conduct and inappropriate behavior at any school activity

• 6-12 points

• Activity attendance privileges may be revoked

14. Forgery or alteration of school papers, records, or school passes

•  6-12 points

15. Careless driving or violations of parking regulations

•  6-12 points and/or denial of driving privilege and from parking on campus.

16. Inappropriate conduct while on, boarding, or leaving a school bus

• 6 - 12 points

• Possible suspension 

17. Theft anywhere on school property or on school-sponsored trips/events

• 6 - 12 points

• Possible suspension

18. 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 Police and shall result in a court appearance and fine

19. Possession of tobacco products in the building, on school grounds, or at a school-sponsored event

•  12 points & 10-days detention

20.  Possession of/ use of e-cigarettes or vape paraphernalia in the building, on school grounds, or at a school-sponsored event

• 12 Points

• 1-day suspension

• Student sent for medical evaluation and chemical screening

• Counseling 

21. Violation of Network Computer Policy (BOE 3514.1) or AUP

• 6 - 12 points

• Possible suspension

• Possible loss of network and/or device privileges

22. Unauthorized photographic, video, or audio recording of staff or student(s). Student may not use any devices to record, transmit or post photos or video of any person without their knowledge and consent.

• 12 points

• Possible suspension

23. Creating or using a private internet connection to bypass our network

• 6-12 points

• Possible loss of network and/or device privileges

24. Theft of laptop or false claim of theft

• 1-3 day suspension

• Mandatory report to police and/or complaint filed against the student 

25. Cutting class

• 6 points 

• Zero on assignments in the class missed

26. Endangering the welfare of a student or staff member inclusive of threatening behavior 

• 12 points

• 1- 10 day suspension

27. Assault of a student or staff member or causing injury 

• 12 points

• 3-10 days suspension

• Possible expulsion 

28. Failure to show a student ID card

• 12 points

29. Use of cell phone/electronic device

• 1st offense - warning

• 2nd offense - 6 points (parent must pick up device)

• 3rd offense - 6 points & 10 detentions (parent must pick up device)

• 4th offense - In-school suspension for administrative insubordination

30. Security Breach - Opening doors to allow unauthorized entry

• 12 points 

• In-School suspension or Saturday Detention

31. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

•  6-12 points

• Additional consequences as outlined in 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 extracurricular 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 forfeit their privileges until the obligations are fulfilled.

All points accumulated in June WILL BE carried over into the following year.