High School Code of Conduct
The West Islip School District has adopted a uniform discipline code for all students. See the complete form of the Code of Conduct on the school website. It is recognized that the primary responsibility for student discipline lies with each staff member. However, when a staff member feels a referral is necessary, the Principal and the Assistant Principals shall apply the code and may refer to the student’s prior disciplinary record. Follow-up with the referring staff member shall be the responsibility of the Principal and the Assistant Principals.
Consequences of unacceptable behavior may include detention, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, and loss of privileges. Any student whose behavior continues to be unacceptable shall be referred to the appropriate pupil personnel service and/or an alternative school setting. The following is a list of disciplinary offenses and the actions that the Assistant Principals and Principal shall enforce for infractions of the Code of Conduct. It is recognized that on rare occasions, extenuating circumstances may make other administrative options more appropriate. Administrative actions will be more severe when the offense is directed towards a member of the staff (i.e. custodians, paras, aides, secretaries, bus drivers, teachers and administrators). Students who are suspended shall not participate in any school activities for the duration of the suspension (except that ISS students may serve a P.M. detention at the end of the school day).
GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT
1. Students have primary responsibility for their actions. We encourage self-control.
2. Students must observe the safety rules of the school for their own safety and that of others.
3. Students are reminded that any teacher or staff member in the school has the right and responsibility to correct unruly individuals at any place, at any time.
4. Students are expected to show respect for school property and take good care of books, desks, and other furniture and equipment.
5. Students shall follow the classroom rules established by the teachers.
OFF-CAMPUS CONDUCT
Students may be disciplined for off-campus conduct that may endanger the health or safety of pupils and/or staff within the educational system, or adversely affect the educational process.
HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT
This document serves as a guideline range of consequences, and in no way limits the Superintendent of Schools and/or district administrators from taking the appropriate actions to ensure a safe and educationally sound learning environment for all students and staff. Any offense may be referred for a Superintendent’s Hearing at the discretion of the Principal.
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