Consequences for Accountability

• Caregiver Notification: Administrator

• Caregiver Notification: Teacher

• Student, Guardian and Teacher/Administrator

• Student, Guardian and Teacher

• Student, Guardian and Administrator

• Student and Administrator (or designee): Meet inside the classroom at a scheduled time

• Student and Administrator (or designee) : Meet in a location appropriate for de-escalation

RISE-uP Intervention is an administrative issued consequence during the school day for students that need short-term support around a specific maladaptive behavior.  Temporary denial of all school class attendance in which the student remains on the campus usually lasting a partial day or more for causes of action committed on school property, school buses, at school functions, or elsewhere. 

After serving an out-of-school suspension, the Assistant Principal may assign RISE-uP as part of the reentry process, not only to support the student in processing the incident resulting in suspension, but also to support the student in a structured return to the school community. 

Formal process by which school administration removes from the student the privilege of participating in non-academic school functions.  This is done in a formal manner for a specified period of time after a conference with the student’s caregiver.  Before privileges are reinstated, the administrator creates a formal plan to reset expectations.  

• The Revere High School Administration Team reserves the right to limit and/or revoke student participation in athletics, extra-curricular activities, and school functions. Students are subject to these loss of school privileges as a result of violating school policies and/or engaging in unlawful activities outside of the school facility.   

• A School Administrator will conduct a conference with the student and caregiver, developing a plan and timeline for future reinstatement (if applicable). All relevant stakeholders such as coaches and club advisors will be notified of changes in student eligibility. Once the student is eligible for reinstatement, a formal plan will be developed to reset expectations. 

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• Field Trips

• Athletics | Student-Athlete & Spectator

• Extra-Curricular Clubs

• Internship

• School-Sponsored Functions | Dances, Class Events, Fundraisers

• School Assemblies

• Bus Ridership

• Use of Common Spaces

PROCESS

• Student & Caregiver receive formal notification of infraction leading to loss of privilege (s)

• All relevant stakeholders receive notification of change in eligibility

• Revere High School Administrator conducts a conference with the student and caregiver

• Revere High School Administrator reviews expectations and determines a timeline for reinstatement

• Student applies for reinstatement at the conclusion of the probationary period

• Revere High School Administrator resets expectations for reinstatement 

• Log to the Loss of Privileges Tracker

A “detention session” is a mandatory, supervised detention of students during the school day, after school or on the weekend.  Assigning an overtime session to a student serves three primary purposes: 

1. Hold students accountable for choices they made that impact classroom or school climate, took their focus away from learning and/or caused harm to others in the community

2. Provide intentional skill-building in the areas of CASEL Competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationships Skills and Responsible Decision Making.  

3. Support students to understand the impact of their behavior, review expectations, and set goals to improve behavior and restore relationships

Detention Sessions as a School Issued Consequence to Promote Accountability.  In our Restorative Framework for Accountability and Support, sessions are categorized as a consequence.  Lunch, After-school and Saturday Sessions take precedence over all other school-sponsored activities (athletic practice or competition, extracurricular commitments, arrangements with other educators).  In most cases, educators assigning sessions will give students (and caregivers) 24 hours notice to attend the session if family or work-related conflicts prevent the student attending on the day the session was assigned.  

Detention Sessions as an Intervention to Provide Support.  While we classify sessions as a consequence, the use of a session is not designed to be exclusively punitive.  Educators should thoughtfully use this “found time” with students (often one-on-one or in small groups) to provide a number of interventions from our Restorative Framework.  For example, this time with students is an excellent opportunity for educators to engage with students on the following topics: Conferencing, Mediation, Collaborative & Proactive Solutions “Plan B” Conversations, Restorative Conversations or Circles, Reflection & Goal Setting, Support Completing Missing Academic Work, and many others.  

Teacher Issued Lunch Session

• A teacher may issue a lunch session where the student eats lunch in the classroom with the teacher assigning the session.  This can be in place of an after-school session.  

• The teacher should give the student a “blue pass” that signifies to the cafeteria that the student can bring lunch to the classroom. 

• The teacher and student should agree on when the student is expected back in the classroom from the cafeteria and what the response will be if the student is late or skips the session.  

Teacher Issued After School Session

• A teacher may issue an after school session from 2:25 until 2:40 or 2:55 (depending on how late a teacher stays that day).  

• The teacher should give the students a “session slip” to confirm the time and date of the session.  

• Teachers who issue a session are responsible for supervising the session for their student(s).  They should use the time to engage the student with interventions to address the issue at hand.

• Students are expected to treat the after school session like a fifth class, meaning they should arrive by 2:25.  Arriving late may result in the student needing to serve the session another day or serve an additional session.  

Administrator Issued Lunch Session

• Administrators may assign a Lunch School Session for Level 2 incidents and repeated level 1 incidents. 

• An SEC will “host” lunch sessions in their office on a daily rotation. 

• Students are expected to leave their class 5 minutes prior to the end of the class to “beat the line” so they are able to get their lunch and arrive on time to their session.  

• Phones are not allowed

Administrator Issued After School Session

• Administrators may assign an After School Session for Level 2 incidents and repeated level 1 incidents.  

• An administrator, or their designee, assigns an after-school session for one or multiple days.  The student will receive an OTI slip.

• Administrative After School Sessions (OTI) are held on consistent days and times in the Learning Commons.  

• Students are expected to treat the after school session like a fifth class, meaning they should arrive by 2:25.  Arriving late may result in the student needing to serve the session another day, serve an additional session or attend Saturday Session.

• Students must sign in to the session and remain for the agreed upon time.  Student phones should be out of sight.  

Administrator Issued Saturday Session

• Administrators may assign a Saturday Session for Level 3 incidents and repeated level 2 incidents.  

• The student will receive a letter outlining the date and time of the session to be served.  

INCIDENTS FOR WHICH STUDENTS MAY BE SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED 

This list of incidents is intended to communicate the types of offenses that may warrant suspension. The school district reserves in all cases the discretion of the school administration to determine the appropriate level of discipline in a given case in light of specific facts and circumstances. A student may be expelled for up to one calendar year for these serious offenses: 

● Possession of a dangerous weapon 

● Possession of a controlled substance 

● Assault on a member of the educational staff 

● A felony complaint or felony delinquency complaint or conviction 

A student may be suspended for these serious offenses: 

● Assault and/or battery on any person 

● Endangering the physical safety or mental/emotional wellbeing of another, including using technology (includes Bullying, Cyberbullying, Hazing, Harassment, Retaliation, (to report an incident please Click here for incident reporting form) 

● Setting or attempting to set a fire 

● Reporting a false emergency, “swatting,” or pulling a fire alarm 

● Encouraging a physical fight by staging and/or instigating the fight, by any means

 ● Dissemination of audio, video, or photos depicting an altercation 

● Bias-Based Conduct and Sexual Misconduct 

● Possession, Distribution, or Use of Alcohol, Tobacco or e-cigarettes, vapes, THC, and other Prohibited or Controlled Substances on school property, at school-sponsored activities, or while on school-provided transportation 

● Theft and Vandalism 

● Damaging or stealing school or private property, including tampering with school records 

● Violation of electronic device acceptable use policy or unacceptable use of networks, including internet platforms and email 

● Failure to be in a scheduled or designated location (“off program”), including presence in a part of the school building or grounds that is off-limits to students, or presence in the school building outside of school hours 

● Leaving the school building, or school-sponsored activities, including field trips, without permission 

● Allowing any person unauthorized entry or re-entry into a school building, which includes propping doors open

 ● Intentionally causing a substantial disruption or materially interfering with the operation of the school or the teaching of other students; this includes insubordination, use of profane or abusive language, and repeated, unauthorized use of cellular phones 

● Preventing or attempting to prevent the safe functioning of any part of the school 

• Short Term Suspension: Temporary denial of school attendance where the student is off-campus lasting a partial day or more for causes of action committed on school property, school buses, at school functions, or elsewhere. Use of OSS is limited by state law.

• Long Term Suspension: This is the removal of a student from the school premises, regular classroom activities, and school activities for more than 10 days (consecutive or cumulative) but no more than 90 days.   

• Expulsion: This is the removal of a student from the school premises, regular classroom activities, and school activities for more than 90 school days, indefinitely, or permanently, as permitted under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H or 37H½.  

• Campus Beautification: Keeping students on school premises for a defined period of time under staff supervision to help improve or maintain the appearance of the campus.

• Community Service: Engaging students in a relevant and meaningful community service opportunity with clearly defined objectives and oversight.  

• Financial Payment: When appropriate, the school, offender and other parties agree to a payment plan.