DISCIPLINARY CAUSES LEADING TO PROBATION, SUSPENSION, WITHDRAWL AND/OR EXPULSION

Specific types of infractions are mentioned below only as examples. Any behavior at school or elsewhere injurious to the name and reputation of the school is unacceptable. Some interpretation and judgment in these matters is inevitable. The administration reserves the right to interpret the gravity of the situation, and to determine the disciplinary procedure. Further, some infractions may also be grounds for monetary penalties, such as: any damage to school property or loss of athletic equipment/uniforms. Where a violation of the law has occurred, legal authorities will be notified as required.

• Insubordination/Disobedience/Disrespect or extreme impertinence towards any faculty or staff member or anything that manifests contempt for school Authority.
• A pattern of disruptive behavior in the classroom
• Defiance of school authority (A pattern of defiance or non-compliance with school rules).
• Forgery.
• Truancy.
• Gambling.
• Hazing.
• Theft.
• Cheating/Plagiarism.
• Smoking.
• Threat of violence or coercive behavior.
• Possession or use of a school key or security code.
• Tampering with fire alarms or fire extinguishing equipment.
• Harassment of any type.
• Leaving campus without permission.
• Obscene conduct.
• Violation of probation.
• Defacement/Destruction of school property.
• Excessive tardiness/Poor Attendance
• Ineligible extra-curricular attendance.
• Possession of morally offensive material.
• Membership/involvement in a group responsible for coercive or violent behavior.
• Possession or use of alcohol, drugs or tobacco on campus or at a school related event.
• Use or possession of a weapon or anything that could be used as a weapon.
• Lying or withholding relevant information from the administration/faculty.
• Fighting, whether as an actual participant, an instigator or a supporter, whether on or off campus.
• Cyberbullying /Any misuse of the Internet/Social Media Guidelines.
• Violations of the electronic acceptable use policies and guidelines  ​

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