Page 45 - Atlanta Public Schools Student Handbook

CODE AND TITLE
DEFINITION / EXAMPLES / APPLICATIONS
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
5. BUS RELATED INFRACTIONS
5.1
5.2
5.3
5B.
BUS EMERGENCY EXITS
SERIOUS
Emergency doors and windows are to be used only in the direction of the driver. Students are not permitted to open, attempt to open, or tamper with Emergency Exits.
APPLICATION:
In addition to any discipline assigned, violation of this rule may result in a bus behavior contract or a period of suspension from bus riding.
5B.1
E/S
1 to 3 Days Detention Written Warning T/S/A/P Conference Counselor Referral Restorative Conference
5B.2
E/S
1 to 5 Days ISS OR 1 to 3 Days OSS Removal of Privileges Restorative Conference Check-in/Check- out Behavior Contract
5B.3
E/S
4 to 10 Days
OSS and possible referral to a student disciplinary hearing where the student may face long-term suspension or expulsion
5C.
BUS SAFETY HAZARD
SERIOUS
Students are prohibited from engaging in activities which compromise the safe operation of a school bus, whether or not that student is on the bus. Prohibited activities include fights, assaults, and/or batteries on the bus, bus stop, or a bus loading zone; placing body parts outside bus windows or doors; hanging items outside bus windows/doors; failure to remain seated while the bus is in motion; moving around the bus is in motion; and throwing or projecting any item within or out of the bus. If the student projects an item that contacts another person, property, or vehicle, the student will face increased discipline consequences. Additionally, students should be prohibited from using mirrors, lasers, flash cameras, or any other lights or reflective devices in a manner that might interfere with the school bus driver’s operation of the school bus.
APPLICATION: In addition to any discipline assigned, violation of this rule may result in a bus behavior contract or a period of suspension from bus riding. Any violation of this rule while a bus is in motion will result in Tier 3 consequences.
5C.1
E/S
1-3 Days Detention Written Warning T/S/A/P Conference Counselor Referral Restorative Conference
5C.2
E/S
1-5 Days ISS OR 1-3 Days OSS Removal of Privileges Restorative Conference Check-in/Check- out Behavior Contract
5C.3
E/S
4 to 10 Days
OSS and possible referral to a student disciplinary hearing where the student may face long-term suspension or expulsion
5D.
BUS UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OR EXIT
SERIOUS
Students may not ride a bus other than the one to which they are assigned and may not disembark a bus at a bus stop other than that assigned for their residence.
APPLICATION: In addition to any discipline assigned, violation of this rule may result in a bus behavior contract or a period of suspension from bus riding
5D.1
E/S
1 to 3 Days Detention Written Warning T/S/A/P Conference Counselor Referral Restorative Conference
5D.2
E/S
1 to 5 Days ISS OR 1 to 3 Days OSS Removal of Privileges Restorative Conference Check-in/Check- out Behavior Contract
5D.3
E/S
4 to 10 Days
OSS and possible referral to a student disciplinary hearing where the student may face long-term suspension or expulsion
6. DISHONESTY INFRACTIONS
6.1
6.2
6.3
6A.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
MODERATE
Receiving or providing unauthorized assistance (to include plagiarizing, copying, use of artificial intelligence, or fabricating data) on classroom projects, assignments, exams, or state or national examinations.
APPLICATION:
Within 1 School Year:
First Offense: Discipline Levels 1 - 3 Second Offense: Discipline Levels 2 - 3 Third Offense: Discipline Level 3 Mandatory Hearing Referral.
NOTE: Repeated violations of a Level 1 or 2 infraction under a Rule 6A offense may result in a punishment as authorized in Level 3.
6A.1
E/S
1 to 3 Days Detention Written Warning T/S/A/P Conference Counselor Referral Restorative Conference
6A.2
E/S
1 to 5 Days ISS OR 1 to 3 Days OSS Removal of Privileges Restorative Conference Check-in/Check- out Behavior Contract
6A.3
E/S
4 to 10 Days
OSS and possible referral to a student disciplinary hearing where the student may face long-term suspension or expulsion
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