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3) Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act which a reasonable person would perceive as being intended to threaten, harass, or intimidate, that;
a) Causes another person substantial physical harm within the meaning of
Georgia Code Section 16-5-23.1 or visible bodily harm as such term is defined
in Code Section 16-5-23.1;
b) Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education;
c) Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or
threatening educational environment; or
d) Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
The term applies to acts which occur on school property, on school vehicles, at designated school bus stops, or at school related functions or activities or by use of data or software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, computer network, or other electronic technology of a local school system. The term also applies to acts of cyberbullying which occur through the use of electronic communication, whether or not electronic act originated on school property or with school equipment, if the electronic communication (1) is directed specifically at students or school personnel, (2) is maliciously intended for the purpose of threatening the safety of those specified or substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school, and (3) creates a reasonable fear of harm to the students' or school personnel's person or property or has a high likelihood of succeeding in that purpose. For purposes of this Code Section, electronic communication includes but is not limited to any transfer of signs, signals, writings, images, sounds, data or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photo electronic or photo optical system.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT: Physical punishment of a student by a school official in the presence of another school official in accordance with Hall County Board of Education Policy JDA.
DETENTION: A requirement that the student report to a specified school location and to a designated teacher or school official to make up work missed. Detention may require the student's attendance before school or after school. Students are given one day's warning so that parents or guardians can make arrangements for transportation.
DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL: School officials appointed by the Board of Education to sit as fact finder and judge with respect to student disciplinary matters.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Any act that substantially disrupts the orderly conduct of a school function, the learning environment, or poses a threat to the health, safety, and/or welfare of students, staff or others.
DRESS CODE: The current dress code is maintained in the principal's office and appears in student handbooks.
EXPULSION: Removal of a student from school beyond the end of the semester. During the period of expulsion, the student is excluded from all school-sponsored activities including practices, as well as competitive events, and/or activities sponsored by the school or its employees.
EXTORTION: Obtaining money or goods from another student by violence, threats, or misuse of authority.
FIGHTING: Mutual participation in a fight involving physical violence where there is no one main offender – does not include verbal confrontations, tussles, or other minor confrontations.