Page 51 - Atlanta Public Schools Student Handbook

CODE AND TITLE
DEFINITION / EXAMPLES / APPLICATIONS
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
9. ACTS AGAINST OTHERS INFRACTIONS
9.1
9.2
9.3
9C. BATTERY
SERIOUS
Intentionally make physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with another, unless such physical contact was in self-defense as provided by O.C.G.A. § 16-3-21. If the Battery results in physical injury to the victim, the student may face increased discipline consequences
*******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 9C offense may result in a punishment as authorized in Level 3.
9C.1
E/S
1 to 3 Days Detention Written Warning
T/S/A/P Conference Counselor Referral Restorative Conference
9C.2
E/S
1-5 Days ISS OR 1-3 Days OSS Removal of Privileges Restorative Conference Check-in/Check- out Behavior Contract
9C.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
9D.
BATTERY OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
SERIOUS
Intentionally make physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with a school employee, unless such physical contact was in self-defense as provided by O.C.G.A. § 16-3-21.
MANDATORY DISCIPLINE HEARING.
APPLICATION: Battery of School Employee requires a mandatory discipline hearing unless such hearing is waived by the victim Employee
9D.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
9E.
BATTERY OF AN EMPLOYEE CAUSING PHYSICAL HARM
SERIOUS
Students shall not intentionally make physical contact which causes physical harm to a school employee unless such physical contact or physical harm were in self-defense as provided by O.C.G.A. § 16-3-21. Where physical harm is not present, students may be found in violation of and disciplined in accordance with the lesser included offense of Code 9D Battery of School Employee.
MANDATORY DISCIPLINE HEARING.
APPLICATION:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE: 1-10 days OSS, with a hearing referral for long-term suspension and/or expulsion. • If expelled, upon recommendation of the hearing officer, an elementary school student may be readmitted to a traditional school for grades 9-12. If there is not an alternative education program for students in elementary school, then the student may be permitted to reenroll in the elementary school as permitted by the hearing officer.
(O.C.G.A. § 20-2- 751.6).
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE: 10 days OSS with a hearing referral and a minimum recommendation for Permanent Expulsion • The hearing officer may allow an expelled student to attend the alternative education program under strict academic, attendance and behavior requirements. Upon recommendation of the hearing officer, a middle school student may be readmitted to a traditional school for grades 9-12. (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751.6).
9E.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
9F.
CONSENSUAL BODILY HARM / HAZING
SERIOUS
No student shall participate in consensual physical hazing, initiation, and/or bodily modifications. 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 the age of the student, level of severity or repetition, the administrator may utilize interventions, supports, and Level 3 disciplinary responses for this offense. For instances where a student did not or could not provide consent, other rule violations will be used as applicable.
9F.1
E
1 to 3 Days Detention Written Warning
T/S/A/P Conference Counselor Referral Restorative Conference
9F.2
E/S
1-5 Days ISS OR 1-3 Days OSS Removal of Privileges Restorative Conference Check-in/Check- out Behavior Contract
9F.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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