PROACTIVE SCHOOL-WIDE DISCIPLINE PLAN

LEARN FOR LIFE!

PURPOSE.  PASSION.  PRIDE.

 

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION

Life has many challenges.  Students must become self-directed, lifelong learners in order to adapt to life’s changes and to meet its challenges.  Waiakea High School is committed to smaller learning communities that offer all students opportunities for intellectual and personal development.  The school provides a strong foundation for students to grow into contributing members of a democratic global society.  Pride, respect, and responsibility are emphasized school-wide to make the Waiakea High environment safe and conducive to learning.

 

The mission of Waiakea High School is to graduate real-life problem solvers, effective communicators and creative and critical thinkers, who are positive contributors to their communities.

 

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Education is the fundamental function of the state and is the foundation of good citizenship.  Discipline is an integral part of instruction and learning.  The purpose of the Proactive School-Wide Discipline Plan at Waiakea High School is to:

• Establish systematic school-wide structures and procedures for teachers and students that facilitate teaching and learning.

• Encourage student behaviors that enhance the learning environment.

• Minimize student behaviors that inhibit teaching and learning interactions.

• Help students realize that they are responsible for their own actions, will be held accountable, and understand the consequences of their actions.

• Uphold the values of respecting the dignity and rights of every individual so that an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust can be established and maintained.

 

Waiakea High School is committed to developing a campus atmosphere which promotes optimal instruction and learning for all.  This can only be accomplished in a structured environment fortified with order, respect, responsibility, and accountability throughout the entire school community.  In order to facilitate this type of environment successfully, students must be taught and thus understand the importance of complying with all school rules and also state and federal laws.  Waiakea High School employs a proactive systematic approach to dealing with student problem behavior.  The overall focus of the Proactive School-Wide Discipline Plan is to support and promote positive behavior by redirecting unacceptable student behavior.

 

SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES (SLC)

We are proud to be part of the Hawaii Consortium of Smaller Learning Communities (SLC).  Being an SLC school means that each of our students belong to either the 9th grade house or one of six career academies.  SLC high school design further means that we personalize the education of students as we prepare them for life after high school.

 

SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES (SLOs)

Waiakea High School students will become contributing members of society who:

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Are responsible for their own learning

• Set priorities, plan, and work to achieve goals.

• Monitor progress and evaluate learning experiences.

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Understand that it is essential for human beings to work together

• Demonstrate respect for people’s feelings, ideas, abilities, and cultural diversity.

• Cooperate with, help, and encourage others in group situations.

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Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving

• Consider multiple and creative perspectives in analyzing and solving a variety of problems.

• Systematically evaluate information and solutions in decision making and make adjustments as needed.

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Recognize and produce quality performances and quality products

• Identify characteristics of quality performances and products.

• Set criteria for and produce evidence to meet or exceed HCPS.

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Communicate effectively

• Communicate effectively and clearly through speaking, writing and visual display.

• Use appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to convey ideas and information for a variety of audiences and purposes.

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Use a variety of technologies effectively and ethically

• Use appropriate technologies for communication, collaboration, research, creativity, and problem solving.

• Understand and respect legal and ethical issues when accessing, managing, and generating new information.

 

STUDENT ACTS REQUIRING DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES

School infractions are categorized as either minor, serious, or illegal offenses.  Within each category, a progressive procedure ranging from counseling to long-term suspension and/or dismissal will be implemented.  Again, it is critically important that all students understand that they are ultimately responsible for and will be held accountable for their inappropriate behavior.  

 

All Department of Education and school rules are enforceable and in effect:

• From the time the student boards a school bus or arrives on campus until the moment the student departs from campus or the school bus.

• At all school-related activities, on or off campus.

 

For each alleged violation, students are entitled to fairness, consistency, and due process.  Parent/guardians are informed of infractions and consequences, following the intervention and/or investigation by a school staff member.  Parent/Guardian cooperation and support in encouraging their child to redirect his/her behavior to more constructive and positive purposes are an integral part in the school’s effort to maintain a safe and secure campus.

 

8-19-6 PROHIBITED SCHOOL CONDUCT; PENALTIES:  The following prohibited conduct applies to all students in the public school system during school hours, on school premises, or during DOE supervised activities, on or off school property.

 

REFERENCE:  Title 8 Department of Education; Subtitle 2 Education; Part 1 Public Schools; Chapter 19:  Student Misconduct, Discipline, School Searches and Seizures, Reporting Offenses, Police Interviews and Arrests, and Restitution for Vandalism and Negligence.

 

CLASS A OFFENSES (State Law) – Police Report Mandatory

Assault; Burglary; Dangerous Weapons or Instruments (Possession or Use of); Extortion, Fighting, Firearms (Possession or use of); Illicit Drugs & Intoxicating Substances (Possession, Use of, Sale of, Possession by Consumption; Possession of Rolling Paper & Drug Paraphernalia); Homicide; Property Damage; Sexual Offenses; Terroristic Threatening.

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CLASS B OFFENSES, Unlawful Conduct – Police Report Mandatory

Bullying, Cyber bullying, Disorderly Conduct; False Alarm (rendering of), Forgery; Gambling; Harassment; Hazing, Inappropriate or questionable uses, or both of internet materials or equipment, or both, Theft; Trespassing.       

 

CLASS C OFFENSES – Department of Education Prohibited Rules

Abusive language, Class cutting, Insubordination:  Major and repeated minor school offenses, Laser pen/pointer; possession or use of, Leaving Campus without consent, Smoking or use of tobacco substances, Truancy.

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CLASS D OFFENSES – School Prohibited Conduct

Contraband (property, other than which is unlawful to possess/produce, which is prohibited from possession or use on school premises because of disruption, nuisance, potential for bodily injury, and /or other undesirable reasons.  Contraband items include, but are not limited to the following:  boom-boxes, tobacco products, lighters/matches, cigarette papers, laser-pointers, pocket knives, spray paint, ammunition cans, gambling paraphernalia, skateboards, roller blades, playing cards, animals, inappropriate reading materials, dangerous instruments, weapons, “look a like” guns or weapons.  Cell phone and electronic device use will not be tolerated in class at any time, if cell phones or electronic devices are used during class time, they will be immediately confiscated. Although the following items are allowed on campus, student are highly discouraged from bringing them due to potential for campus disruption and theft:  IPODS, personal CD players, personal video games, sunglasses, any headgear (hats, caps, beanies, visor, etc.), pagers, cell phones, any other items deemed inappropriate by faculty.  (School is not responsible for lost or stolen contraband items.  Students may choose to make a police report on their own.)       

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STUDENT USE OF VEHICLES

Students must have a permit to park in student parking area only.  Reckless driving, peeling out, speeding, unsafe driver/passenger behavior may result in suspension of campus parking privileges.  No refunds will be given for such infractions. Cars on campus are subject to be searched with notice to driver of the vehicle.

 

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism and Cheating violate the School-Wide Behavior Expectations of Waiakea High School in that a student fails “to demonstrate citizenship” and “respect for oneself and the rights and property of others.

 

Examples of Plagiarism include:

-taking someone else’s assignment or portion of an assignment and submitting it as your own;

-submitting material written by someone else without giving proper credit to the author or source;

-submitting papers written by someone else and found on the Internet as your own;

-providing your own work to someone else to be used as their own.

 

Examples of Cheating include:

-copying any assignments written by someone else and claiming them as your own work;

-taking credit for group work when you have not contributed and equal or appropriate share toward the final result;

-accessing a test or quiz for the purpose of determining the questions in advance;

-using summaries and commentaries such as Cliffs Notes or Spark Notes in lieu of reading the assigned materials.

Avoid plagiarism by always giving credit to your sources.  Place quotation marks around direct quotations along with author’s name.  Credit author for summaries and paraphrases not written in your own words.

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Infractions of any of the Class A, B, C or D offenses may result in but not be limited to an in or out of school suspension as well as a counselor referral and/or referral to the Violence Prevention Program.

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GUN-FREE SCHOOLS ACT

The U.S. congress enacted the Gun-Free Schools Act in 1994 and Hawaii State Legislature, in compliance with federal law, passed Act 148, which was signed into law in 1995.  The Gun-Free Schools Act states:

Any student found to be in possession of a firearm shall be dismissed from school for not less than a one-year period.  The superintendent, on a case-by-case basis, may modify the punishment of a student found to be in possession of a firearm.  If a student is dismissed from school, that student shall be provided substitute educational activities or other appropriate assistance as provided in 8-19-11.

 

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

Any child who possesses, sells, consumes or reasonably appears to have consumed, used or uses intoxicating liquor or illegal drugs, while attending school or while attending department-supervised activities held on or off school property, may be excluded from attending school for up to ninety-two school days, as determined by the principal and approved by the superintendent or other individuals designated pursuant to rules adopted by the board.

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Act 205 also amended the zero tolerance policy to allow a child to return to school earlier than indicated in the original disciplinary determination, following the completion of a substance abuse assessment and related treatment or counseling.

 

WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL ZERO TOLERANCE TO VIOLENCE POLICY

Any child who is in violation of an Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Harassment, and/or Terroristic Threatening offense may be excluded from attending school for up to thirty school days, as determined by the principal. 

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SERIOUS DISCIPLINE

Serious discipline means disciplinary actions including dismissals, disciplinary transfers, crisis removals, and suspensions which either exceed ten school days or will result in the student affected being crisis removed or suspended more that a total of ten school days in a single semester.

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OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION

A student who is suspended from school:

May not appear on any public school campus during the period of suspension or crisis removal; any student in violation may be referred to police for:

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• Trespassing and subsequent consequences under Chapter 19 for insubordination.

• Is excluded from participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities during the period of suspension or crisis removal; this would include any school activity which occurs on the weekend if the suspension days are carried over from one week to the next.

• Is excluded from school and classes during the period of suspension or crisis removal.

• Is marked with unexcused absences during the period of suspension or crisis removal.

• Is expected to stay home, unless under the supervision of a parent or guardian; any student who is found loitering by police will be in violation of being truant.

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IN SCHOOL REMEDIATION CENTER

The student will be allowed in school under the following restrictions:  (a) report directly to the ISRC Room; (b) Remain in the supervised ISRC Room for the entire day being quiet, orderly, and on-task; (c) Complete all assignments, readings, and tasks given by teachers and the ISRC supervisor.  Unsatisfactory participation in ISRC will result in more serious disciplinary consequences such as additional ISRC days and/or regular suspension or serious discipline.

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Any member caught cheating will be automatically dismissed from the society.  Any member caught stealing or is disciplined for breaking any state laws, county ordinances, or school rules will likewise be dismissed from the society.

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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

Commencement exercise is a privilege not a right.  Any senior who violates school policy and/or is suspended during the 4th quarter may not have the privilege to participate in commencement exercises.  Although one does not participate in the commencement exercises, if requirements are met, a diploma will be granted.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT/CLASS OFFICE/POSITION ON A COURT

A student who is disciplined and suspended for a CLASS A offense at any time during his or her high school career is ineligible to run for any Student Government or Class office or position on a court.  A student who is suspended for a CLASS B, CLASS C or CLASS D offense during the school year of the election is ineligible to run.  A student holding an elected office or position on a court will lose the title and all privileges if suspended for all or any school offense/violation.

 

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