Scholar Resource & Responsibility Guide
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Continuous Behavior
Consistent occurrences of the same type(s) of behaviors. These behaviors occur over a period of time and are tracked through documentation.
Disruptive Behavior
Intentionally interfering with the learning environment to the extent that it significantly impacts the learning of other students or the routine functioning of the school.
Fighting
Mutual participation in an incident involving physical violence or assault (e.g., slapping, pulling hair, punching, kicking, biting, etc).
Insubordination
The continual refusal to follow the reasonable and established rules, directives, or instructions given by teachers, administrators, or other school staff.
Physical Aggression
Confrontational posturing and gesturing toward another with the intent to cause harm. These behaviors include, but are not limited to pushing/shoving, intentionally bumping into another person, or making gestures that are violent and confrontational in nature.
Physical Assault
Causing or attempting to cause physical harm through force or violence to another without the initiation or involvement of the receiving person.
Verbal Assault
A verbal statement directed toward another that is abusive, hostile, or harassing in nature.
Verbal Threat
A verbal statement directed toward another that communicates the intent to cause physical, emotional, or mental harm to another through violence.
Expectations for Scholar Conduct
The scholar code of conduct outlined in this handbook applies before, during, and after school when scholars are:
- In school buildings or are on any school premises
- At any school-sponsored activity, regardless of location
- Walking to or from school or a school-sponsored activity
- Traveling on school buses, other related vehicles, or any other vehicle used to transport scholars to and from school or a school sponsored activity
- Using school telecommunications networks, accounts or any other District service
- Conducting themselves inappropriately and their presence may disrupt an orderly school environment and the educational process
