Alton C. Crews Middle School

Gwinnett County, Georgia

96% of Gwinnett County students never have a discipline referral.

Of the 4% that have a discipline referral, only 1% repeat that behavior.

Did You Know?

When and where the rules applyWhat consequences can be given if

a rule is broken, andWhat each rule means

(Examples will be given.)

You will learn. . .

The rules apply during the regular

school day.

The rules apply at ALL school

activities.

School rules apply to and from school.

Administrative DetentionISSOSSDiscipline Panel

An administrator can choose from a range of consequenceswhen a rule is broken. Refer to your discipline handbook for examples.

Consequences

After school detention4:00 – 5:30

Administrative Detention

Isolation from regular classes

Work provided by teachers

In-school Suspension

You may not attend any school activity or come on any school campus

Your parents may pick up work to be completed

Out-of School Suspension

You are suspended for 10 days pending the Discipline Panel’s decision

The panel may decide to return you to school or suspend you for a full calendar year

Discipline Panel

Students Conduct Behavior Code

Gwinnett County Public

Schools

Pull fire alarmDisrupt classRefuse to identify yourselfEncourage another student to

break a ruleBe on a school campus without

permissionInappropriate dress

RULE 1–Disruption and Interference with School

Class disruption

Some school problems must be reported to the police.

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Encourage others to break a rule.

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Pull a fire alarm

Damage of school propertySteal school propertyAlter or misuse school computers

RULE 2 – Damage or Destruction of School Property

Damage or theft of employee’s private property

No personal property may be bought or sold on school grounds

RULE 3 – Damage or Destruction or Misuse of Private Property

Symbolic gesture, oral threat, or written threat

Rude and disrespectful conduct InsultProfanityEthnic, racial, sexual, or religious slurHarassmentPhysical injury or behavior that could

cause physical injury

RULE 4 - Abuse, Threats, Intimidation, Assault or Battery on a School Employee

The principal or assistant principal may ask you to empty your book bag or may look in your locker if she feels you may have something at school that is dangerous to other students.

Students must notify the principal, assistant principal or a teacher if someone has a dangerous or illegal item at school.

Symbolic gesture, oral threat, or written threat Disrespectful conduct Insult Profanity directed towards another student Ethnic, racial, sexual, or religious slur Harassment/Bullying Arguing or posturing to fight Physical injury or behavior that could cause

physical injury

RULE 5 - Abuse, Threats, Intimidation, Assault or Battery by a Student on Another Student or to any other Person not Employed by the School

Weapons such as a knife, gun, toy gun, or look alike gun

Explosives/fireworksProjectilesLighters

RULE 6

RULE 6 continued…

Alcohol or intoxicantIllegal drugsPrescriptionsOver-the-counter stimulantsSolicitation of a substanceLook-alike substance (Pretending

to have the real thing.)

RULE 7–Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco

Pocket pagers for students are against the law at school.

You must follow reasonable directions.

RULE 8 – Disregard of Directions or Commands

Obscene gesturesSexual harassment (physical or

verbal)Inappropriate touchingKissingPornographic materials

RULE 9-Indecency

Tardy to class or schoolSkipping class or schoolUnexcused absenceEncourage another

student to violate this rule

RULE 10 – Unexcused Absences

TrespassingPlagiarismFoul languagePagers, laser pointers,

electronic devicesLoiteringGang, hate-related behavior

RULE 11 – Other Conduct Which is Subversive to Good Order

Chronically disruptRepeatedly violate other school

rules

RULE 12 – Repeated Violations/Misbehavior/Chronic Disciplinary Problem Students

See what you have learned so far by reading the questions on the next few slides and answering

TRUE or FALSE.

Let’s see what you have learned so far. Do you know enough to navigate safely through the rules?

George was not allowed to practice with his football team on any Gwinnett County school campus during his suspension.

Julie brought cigarettes to the bus stop. She hid them in the bushes before she got on the bus. The assistant principal gave her consequences for possession of tobacco.

Jim got in a fight at the Brookwood High School football game on Friday night. On Monday morning, the assistant principal talked with Jim about the fight and gave him consequences.

Here’s another situation …

How are you doing? Have you hit any rocks?

Some school problems must be reported to the police.

True or False?

You are correct. Any school rule that also breaks a law must be reported to the police. Pulling a fire alarm when there is no

fire would be an example If a law is broken it would be

reported to the school safety resource officer, Mr. Jim Haralson, who would complete a police report.

A student who brings a gun to school will be suspended for one calendar year. This is a state law.

JUNE 2002

Steve took candy from his teacher’s desk without permission. Jane watched the hall to see if the teacher was coming, but didn’t get any of the candy. Both students got a consequence.

If you said

TRUE to all of these,

you were absolutely

correct! Great Job!

In summary…Review the Student

Handbook with your parents

Note Emergency #s on p. 7

Sign and return p. 51 to your homeroom teacher

And finally…Thank you for your cooperation in this review of the Discipline Policy of Alton C. Crews Middle School. We want your time at Crews to be a positive experience and urge you to talk with any of our staff whenever you have a concern or question. We’re here to help you.

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