Page 40 - Atlanta Public Schools 2022/2023 Student Handbook + Planner

CODE
TITLE
DEFINITION
APPLICATION
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
EXAMPLES
12.c
Category III Weapon
Intent plays a role in this situation.
A student shall not possess, handle, transmit, or cause to be transmitted; use or threaten to use; sell, attempt to sell, or conspire to sell a KNIFE or INSTRUMENT having a blade of less than two inches, any “look- alike” firearm, toy guns, or plastic disposable razor or slingshot. Factors to be considered in determining the disciplinary response will include, but not be limited to: age, maturity level of student, willfulness and intent, and the weapon involved.
12.c.3 Four to 10 Days OSS
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Class Disruptions/ Horseplay
Any act that substantially disrupts the orderly conduct of a school function, substantially disrupts the orderly learning environment, or poses a threat to the health, safety, and/or welfare of students, staff or others. (Includes disruptive behaviors on school buses).
13.1 One to three Days Detention
13.2 One
to five Days ISS OR one to three Days OSS
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Consensual Bodily Harm
Consensual participation in any activity that could cause or results in harm to the body, or bodily alterations. Examples of consensual bodily harm include, but are not limited to, tattooing, branding, piercing, initiations, and participation in challenges that may include the ingestion of chemicals, foreign substances, or objects that may cause harm. Depending on age
of student, level of severity or repetition, the administrator may utilize interventions, supports, and Level 3-4 disciplinary responses for this offense.
14.1 One to three Days Detention
14.2 One
to five Days ISS OR one to three Days OSS
14.3 Four to 10 Days OSS
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False Call to Emergency Services or Cause a False Fire Alarm
No student shall knowingly make or cause a false call to emergency services or a false fire alarm. Emergency services include, but are not limited to, Fire & Rescue, 911,
Police).
15.1 One to three Days Detention
15.2 One
to five Days ISS OR one to three Days OSS
15.b
False Report
No student shall knowingly and willfully make false reports, falsify records, forge signatures, falsify statements whether orally or in writing; or falsely accuse other students or APS employees of wrong actions or inappropriate conduct.
15.b.1 One to three Days Detention
15.b.2 One to five Days ISS OR one to three Days OSS
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Fighting
Mutual participation in a fight involving physical violence where there is no one main offender and intent to harm. Physical contact which causes harm may result in a Level 3 disciplinary response being imposed. Harm may include, but is not limited to, significant injuries such as swelling, bleeding, concussions, broken bones, sprains, or where medical attention was sought for a significant injury.
16.1 One to three Days Detention
16.2 One
to five Days ISS OR one to three Days OSS
16.3 Four to 10 Days OSS
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