GROVECREST ELEMENTARY DISCIPLINE POLICY

          In order for over 700 people to learn, live and work together in a productive, safe, and comfortable environment, appropriate behavior is necessary. Alpine School District, Grovecrest Elementary, and each class has established realistic and reasonable guidelines for all students to follow, so learning can take place without disruption. Minor problems are handled by the classroom teacher through discussions with the student and the use of the think time procedure. Repeated disruptive incidents will be referred to the principal or assistant principal.

          Schools are established for the benefit of all students. Learning to exhibit appropriate behavior is a major benefit of the school experience, which helps prepare individuals to function successfully in other social contexts outside of school. It is an essential learning in a democratic society. The educational purposes of the schools are accomplished best in a climate of student behavior, which is socially acceptable and conducive to the learning and teaching process. Student behavior which disrupts this process or which infringes upon the rights of other individuals will not be tolerated.

When a student is referred to the principal or assistant principal the following course of action will be taken:

v   1st visit – discussion with student about problem

v   2nd visit – call to parents

v   3rd visit – Lunch detention (call to parents)

v   4th visit – 1/2 day in-school suspension (conference with parents)

v   5th visit – full day in-school suspension (conference with parents)

v   6th visit – out of school suspension (conference with parents)

However, depending on the severity of the offense, this process could be accelerated.

          Following is a brief summary of reasons for suspension established by Alpine School District. If you would like to see the full written policy, please contact the school office or your child’s teacher. In order for this policy to be administered effectively and fairly, your cooperation is essential, and we thank you in advance.

CAUSES FOR SUSPENSION AS OUTLINED BY ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT

1.   Steals or attempts to steal school or private property

2.   Causes, attempts to cause, or threatens damage or harm to school, school property, or another person

3.   Threatens the use of any real, look-alike, or pretend weapons, incendiary devices or dangerous objects

4.   Possesses, uses, sells or otherwise furnishes or is under the influence of any controlled substance

5.   Possesses or uses tobacco

6.   Commits an obscene act or engages in habitual profanity or vulgarity

7.   Frequent or flagrant willful disobedience, defiance of proper authority, or disruptive behavior

8. Is truant from school
9. Sexual Harassment