BELL SCHEDULEStudents are not permitted in the building until 715 AM1st Warning Bell 732 2nd Warning Bell 734 Homeroom 735 - 741 Period 1 741 - 821 Period 2 825 - 905 Period 3 909 - 949 Period 4 953 - 1033 Period 5 (Lunch) 1037 - 1117 Period 6 (Lunch) 1121 - 1201 Period 7 (Lunch) 1205 - 1245 Period 8 1249 - 129 Period 9 133 - 215

You received Student Handbook Confirmation cards this summer Please be sure that they have been filled out before turning them in to me These cards MUST

be returned tomorrow if you do not have them with you today

Today you will be receiving the hall passes you will use for the first semester of this school year You MUST have a signed pass to be out of any class Also you MUST have a pass to be admitted to the Guidance

office

LATE BUS SCHEDULEDeparture from High SchoolSeptember 4 2012 - June 14 2013 330 PM September 4 2012 - June 14 2013 530 PMBuses will pick up students at the Main Entrance to the school Bus routes will be posted on the bulletin board in the Main Office Each year a late bus schedule is developed on the basis of the number of students involved in activities and athleticsThe 330 PM bus routes are ONLY for students staying for clubs activities extra help and detention The 330 P M bus will operate on MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY and THURSDAYThe 530 PM bus routes are ONLY for students enrolled in our athleticextracurricular program The 530 P M late bus will operate MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

VISITORSPupils planning to invite relatives or friends to school are to request a visitorrsquos permit at the main office five (5) days previous to the planned visit All persons must have a valid reason for visitation On the day of the visit they must secure a visitorrsquos pass from the Main Office

The class teachers are to be notified of any plans to bring visitors to class NO VISITORS ARE PERMITTED DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND JUNE or on special

days We will NOT approve the visitation of younger brothers or sisters who attend the elementary school or who are pre-school age KRHS graduates may visit the building for a

limited time period but will not be allowed to stay for the entire dayVisitors must use the main entrance and report to the Main Office Visitors are to park in the visitors parking area only Visitors who loiter in other parking areas or who visit the school

without proper permission will lose the privilege of visiting Kittatinny Regional High School in the future and the KRHS student will lose the privilege of bringing future visitors Entertaining unauthorized visitors on school property is a serious violation of school

regulations Visitors in the building or on school grounds without proper permission and without first reporting to Main Office are in violation of school rules and school laws and can

be charged with trespassingThe school has the right and the obligation to restrict visitors in the school and on the property

for the general good order and the protection of our students

FIRE DRILLSEMERGENCY DRILLSThese drills are held regularly throughout the school year Route signs are posted in all rooms or at all exits Students should become familiar with all escape routes

and shelter zones Students are asked to please cooperate for one never knows when a crisis may occur Students are to be quiet during these drills

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the exit locations for each room

AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONThe Kittatinny Regional High School Board of Education affirms its

responsibility to ensure all students in the public schools of Kittatinny equal educational opportunity and all employees equal employment opportunity regardless of race color creed religion sex ancestry

national origin disability sexual orientation and social or economic status To fulfill this responsibility the Board shall establish a pro-

gram to review and modify as may be necessary its present school and classroom programs and employment contract practices Any

questions or concerns regarding the Affirmative Action policies should be addressed to the Principal

CUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class without prior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacher before leaving that class (ie Guidance Library

etc)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrative detentions and may include an extended

detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of an extended detention or in-school suspension and parent

notification that upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to lose credit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit from class in addition to other disciplinary consequences

including suspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss of credit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspension

bull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspension for that period for the remainder of the year)

F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not be given the opportunity to enter another class during that period

G A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given a contract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earning back the credit without another cut for the remainder of the year

H A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit and has one additional cut will have the contract voided and will lose the opportunity to earn back any credit lost

WORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSES MAY NOT BE MADE UP

STUDENT DRIVING POLICYJuniors and Seniors will be permitted to drive to school with proper authorization

No student may drive an automobile or other vehicle of any type to the school without the schools approval Those who wish to drive a vehicle must present an automobile registration form signed by their parents Forms for this purpose may

be obtained in the Main Office Permission if granted will be given to the student only upon completion of all necessary forms and attendance at the student

parking meeting held by the Assistant Principal Students will also be required to attend the Alive at 25 program held by the NJ State Police and sponsored by National Safety Council No student will be permitted to park

at KRHS without completing these require- ments and without remitting the associated fees

All drivers must park in assigned spots and observe the 10 MPH speed limit on campus grounds unless otherwise noted

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school on

school property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will result

in disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and must

use the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSE

bull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been found

smoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspension

bull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically go

into effectbull Possible referral to legal authorities

SECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobacco

bull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authorities

THIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parent

conferencebull Referral to legal authorities

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelinesINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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You received Student Handbook Confirmation cards this summer Please be sure that they have been filled out before turning them in to me These cards MUST

be returned tomorrow if you do not have them with you today

Today you will be receiving the hall passes you will use for the first semester of this school year You MUST have a signed pass to be out of any class Also you MUST have a pass to be admitted to the Guidance

office

LATE BUS SCHEDULEDeparture from High SchoolSeptember 4 2012 - June 14 2013 330 PM September 4 2012 - June 14 2013 530 PMBuses will pick up students at the Main Entrance to the school Bus routes will be posted on the bulletin board in the Main Office Each year a late bus schedule is developed on the basis of the number of students involved in activities and athleticsThe 330 PM bus routes are ONLY for students staying for clubs activities extra help and detention The 330 P M bus will operate on MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY and THURSDAYThe 530 PM bus routes are ONLY for students enrolled in our athleticextracurricular program The 530 P M late bus will operate MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

VISITORSPupils planning to invite relatives or friends to school are to request a visitorrsquos permit at the main office five (5) days previous to the planned visit All persons must have a valid reason for visitation On the day of the visit they must secure a visitorrsquos pass from the Main Office

The class teachers are to be notified of any plans to bring visitors to class NO VISITORS ARE PERMITTED DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND JUNE or on special

days We will NOT approve the visitation of younger brothers or sisters who attend the elementary school or who are pre-school age KRHS graduates may visit the building for a

limited time period but will not be allowed to stay for the entire dayVisitors must use the main entrance and report to the Main Office Visitors are to park in the visitors parking area only Visitors who loiter in other parking areas or who visit the school

without proper permission will lose the privilege of visiting Kittatinny Regional High School in the future and the KRHS student will lose the privilege of bringing future visitors Entertaining unauthorized visitors on school property is a serious violation of school

regulations Visitors in the building or on school grounds without proper permission and without first reporting to Main Office are in violation of school rules and school laws and can

be charged with trespassingThe school has the right and the obligation to restrict visitors in the school and on the property

for the general good order and the protection of our students

FIRE DRILLSEMERGENCY DRILLSThese drills are held regularly throughout the school year Route signs are posted in all rooms or at all exits Students should become familiar with all escape routes

and shelter zones Students are asked to please cooperate for one never knows when a crisis may occur Students are to be quiet during these drills

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the exit locations for each room

AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONThe Kittatinny Regional High School Board of Education affirms its

responsibility to ensure all students in the public schools of Kittatinny equal educational opportunity and all employees equal employment opportunity regardless of race color creed religion sex ancestry

national origin disability sexual orientation and social or economic status To fulfill this responsibility the Board shall establish a pro-

gram to review and modify as may be necessary its present school and classroom programs and employment contract practices Any

questions or concerns regarding the Affirmative Action policies should be addressed to the Principal

CUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class without prior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacher before leaving that class (ie Guidance Library

etc)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrative detentions and may include an extended

detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of an extended detention or in-school suspension and parent

notification that upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to lose credit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit from class in addition to other disciplinary consequences

including suspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss of credit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspension

bull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspension for that period for the remainder of the year)

F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not be given the opportunity to enter another class during that period

G A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given a contract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earning back the credit without another cut for the remainder of the year

H A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit and has one additional cut will have the contract voided and will lose the opportunity to earn back any credit lost

WORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSES MAY NOT BE MADE UP

STUDENT DRIVING POLICYJuniors and Seniors will be permitted to drive to school with proper authorization

No student may drive an automobile or other vehicle of any type to the school without the schools approval Those who wish to drive a vehicle must present an automobile registration form signed by their parents Forms for this purpose may

be obtained in the Main Office Permission if granted will be given to the student only upon completion of all necessary forms and attendance at the student

parking meeting held by the Assistant Principal Students will also be required to attend the Alive at 25 program held by the NJ State Police and sponsored by National Safety Council No student will be permitted to park

at KRHS without completing these require- ments and without remitting the associated fees

All drivers must park in assigned spots and observe the 10 MPH speed limit on campus grounds unless otherwise noted

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school on

school property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will result

in disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and must

use the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSE

bull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been found

smoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspension

bull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically go

into effectbull Possible referral to legal authorities

SECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobacco

bull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authorities

THIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parent

conferencebull Referral to legal authorities

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelinesINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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Today you will be receiving the hall passes you will use for the first semester of this school year You MUST have a signed pass to be out of any class Also you MUST have a pass to be admitted to the Guidance

office

LATE BUS SCHEDULEDeparture from High SchoolSeptember 4 2012 - June 14 2013 330 PM September 4 2012 - June 14 2013 530 PMBuses will pick up students at the Main Entrance to the school Bus routes will be posted on the bulletin board in the Main Office Each year a late bus schedule is developed on the basis of the number of students involved in activities and athleticsThe 330 PM bus routes are ONLY for students staying for clubs activities extra help and detention The 330 P M bus will operate on MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY and THURSDAYThe 530 PM bus routes are ONLY for students enrolled in our athleticextracurricular program The 530 P M late bus will operate MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

VISITORSPupils planning to invite relatives or friends to school are to request a visitorrsquos permit at the main office five (5) days previous to the planned visit All persons must have a valid reason for visitation On the day of the visit they must secure a visitorrsquos pass from the Main Office

The class teachers are to be notified of any plans to bring visitors to class NO VISITORS ARE PERMITTED DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND JUNE or on special

days We will NOT approve the visitation of younger brothers or sisters who attend the elementary school or who are pre-school age KRHS graduates may visit the building for a

limited time period but will not be allowed to stay for the entire dayVisitors must use the main entrance and report to the Main Office Visitors are to park in the visitors parking area only Visitors who loiter in other parking areas or who visit the school

without proper permission will lose the privilege of visiting Kittatinny Regional High School in the future and the KRHS student will lose the privilege of bringing future visitors Entertaining unauthorized visitors on school property is a serious violation of school

regulations Visitors in the building or on school grounds without proper permission and without first reporting to Main Office are in violation of school rules and school laws and can

be charged with trespassingThe school has the right and the obligation to restrict visitors in the school and on the property

for the general good order and the protection of our students

FIRE DRILLSEMERGENCY DRILLSThese drills are held regularly throughout the school year Route signs are posted in all rooms or at all exits Students should become familiar with all escape routes

and shelter zones Students are asked to please cooperate for one never knows when a crisis may occur Students are to be quiet during these drills

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the exit locations for each room

AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONThe Kittatinny Regional High School Board of Education affirms its

responsibility to ensure all students in the public schools of Kittatinny equal educational opportunity and all employees equal employment opportunity regardless of race color creed religion sex ancestry

national origin disability sexual orientation and social or economic status To fulfill this responsibility the Board shall establish a pro-

gram to review and modify as may be necessary its present school and classroom programs and employment contract practices Any

questions or concerns regarding the Affirmative Action policies should be addressed to the Principal

CUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class without prior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacher before leaving that class (ie Guidance Library

etc)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrative detentions and may include an extended

detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of an extended detention or in-school suspension and parent

notification that upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to lose credit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit from class in addition to other disciplinary consequences

including suspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss of credit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspension

bull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspension for that period for the remainder of the year)

F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not be given the opportunity to enter another class during that period

G A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given a contract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earning back the credit without another cut for the remainder of the year

H A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit and has one additional cut will have the contract voided and will lose the opportunity to earn back any credit lost

WORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSES MAY NOT BE MADE UP

STUDENT DRIVING POLICYJuniors and Seniors will be permitted to drive to school with proper authorization

No student may drive an automobile or other vehicle of any type to the school without the schools approval Those who wish to drive a vehicle must present an automobile registration form signed by their parents Forms for this purpose may

be obtained in the Main Office Permission if granted will be given to the student only upon completion of all necessary forms and attendance at the student

parking meeting held by the Assistant Principal Students will also be required to attend the Alive at 25 program held by the NJ State Police and sponsored by National Safety Council No student will be permitted to park

at KRHS without completing these require- ments and without remitting the associated fees

All drivers must park in assigned spots and observe the 10 MPH speed limit on campus grounds unless otherwise noted

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school on

school property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will result

in disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and must

use the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSE

bull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been found

smoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspension

bull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically go

into effectbull Possible referral to legal authorities

SECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobacco

bull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authorities

THIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parent

conferencebull Referral to legal authorities

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelinesINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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LATE BUS SCHEDULEDeparture from High SchoolSeptember 4 2012 - June 14 2013 330 PM September 4 2012 - June 14 2013 530 PMBuses will pick up students at the Main Entrance to the school Bus routes will be posted on the bulletin board in the Main Office Each year a late bus schedule is developed on the basis of the number of students involved in activities and athleticsThe 330 PM bus routes are ONLY for students staying for clubs activities extra help and detention The 330 P M bus will operate on MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY and THURSDAYThe 530 PM bus routes are ONLY for students enrolled in our athleticextracurricular program The 530 P M late bus will operate MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

VISITORSPupils planning to invite relatives or friends to school are to request a visitorrsquos permit at the main office five (5) days previous to the planned visit All persons must have a valid reason for visitation On the day of the visit they must secure a visitorrsquos pass from the Main Office

The class teachers are to be notified of any plans to bring visitors to class NO VISITORS ARE PERMITTED DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND JUNE or on special

days We will NOT approve the visitation of younger brothers or sisters who attend the elementary school or who are pre-school age KRHS graduates may visit the building for a

limited time period but will not be allowed to stay for the entire dayVisitors must use the main entrance and report to the Main Office Visitors are to park in the visitors parking area only Visitors who loiter in other parking areas or who visit the school

without proper permission will lose the privilege of visiting Kittatinny Regional High School in the future and the KRHS student will lose the privilege of bringing future visitors Entertaining unauthorized visitors on school property is a serious violation of school

regulations Visitors in the building or on school grounds without proper permission and without first reporting to Main Office are in violation of school rules and school laws and can

be charged with trespassingThe school has the right and the obligation to restrict visitors in the school and on the property

for the general good order and the protection of our students

FIRE DRILLSEMERGENCY DRILLSThese drills are held regularly throughout the school year Route signs are posted in all rooms or at all exits Students should become familiar with all escape routes

and shelter zones Students are asked to please cooperate for one never knows when a crisis may occur Students are to be quiet during these drills

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the exit locations for each room

AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONThe Kittatinny Regional High School Board of Education affirms its

responsibility to ensure all students in the public schools of Kittatinny equal educational opportunity and all employees equal employment opportunity regardless of race color creed religion sex ancestry

national origin disability sexual orientation and social or economic status To fulfill this responsibility the Board shall establish a pro-

gram to review and modify as may be necessary its present school and classroom programs and employment contract practices Any

questions or concerns regarding the Affirmative Action policies should be addressed to the Principal

CUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class without prior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacher before leaving that class (ie Guidance Library

etc)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrative detentions and may include an extended

detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of an extended detention or in-school suspension and parent

notification that upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to lose credit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit from class in addition to other disciplinary consequences

including suspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss of credit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspension

bull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspension for that period for the remainder of the year)

F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not be given the opportunity to enter another class during that period

G A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given a contract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earning back the credit without another cut for the remainder of the year

H A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit and has one additional cut will have the contract voided and will lose the opportunity to earn back any credit lost

WORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSES MAY NOT BE MADE UP

STUDENT DRIVING POLICYJuniors and Seniors will be permitted to drive to school with proper authorization

No student may drive an automobile or other vehicle of any type to the school without the schools approval Those who wish to drive a vehicle must present an automobile registration form signed by their parents Forms for this purpose may

be obtained in the Main Office Permission if granted will be given to the student only upon completion of all necessary forms and attendance at the student

parking meeting held by the Assistant Principal Students will also be required to attend the Alive at 25 program held by the NJ State Police and sponsored by National Safety Council No student will be permitted to park

at KRHS without completing these require- ments and without remitting the associated fees

All drivers must park in assigned spots and observe the 10 MPH speed limit on campus grounds unless otherwise noted

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school on

school property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will result

in disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and must

use the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSE

bull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been found

smoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspension

bull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically go

into effectbull Possible referral to legal authorities

SECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobacco

bull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authorities

THIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parent

conferencebull Referral to legal authorities

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelinesINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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VISITORSPupils planning to invite relatives or friends to school are to request a visitorrsquos permit at the main office five (5) days previous to the planned visit All persons must have a valid reason for visitation On the day of the visit they must secure a visitorrsquos pass from the Main Office

The class teachers are to be notified of any plans to bring visitors to class NO VISITORS ARE PERMITTED DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND JUNE or on special

days We will NOT approve the visitation of younger brothers or sisters who attend the elementary school or who are pre-school age KRHS graduates may visit the building for a

limited time period but will not be allowed to stay for the entire dayVisitors must use the main entrance and report to the Main Office Visitors are to park in the visitors parking area only Visitors who loiter in other parking areas or who visit the school

without proper permission will lose the privilege of visiting Kittatinny Regional High School in the future and the KRHS student will lose the privilege of bringing future visitors Entertaining unauthorized visitors on school property is a serious violation of school

regulations Visitors in the building or on school grounds without proper permission and without first reporting to Main Office are in violation of school rules and school laws and can

be charged with trespassingThe school has the right and the obligation to restrict visitors in the school and on the property

for the general good order and the protection of our students

FIRE DRILLSEMERGENCY DRILLSThese drills are held regularly throughout the school year Route signs are posted in all rooms or at all exits Students should become familiar with all escape routes

and shelter zones Students are asked to please cooperate for one never knows when a crisis may occur Students are to be quiet during these drills

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the exit locations for each room

AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONThe Kittatinny Regional High School Board of Education affirms its

responsibility to ensure all students in the public schools of Kittatinny equal educational opportunity and all employees equal employment opportunity regardless of race color creed religion sex ancestry

national origin disability sexual orientation and social or economic status To fulfill this responsibility the Board shall establish a pro-

gram to review and modify as may be necessary its present school and classroom programs and employment contract practices Any

questions or concerns regarding the Affirmative Action policies should be addressed to the Principal

CUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class without prior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacher before leaving that class (ie Guidance Library

etc)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrative detentions and may include an extended

detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of an extended detention or in-school suspension and parent

notification that upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to lose credit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit from class in addition to other disciplinary consequences

including suspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss of credit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspension

bull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspension for that period for the remainder of the year)

F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not be given the opportunity to enter another class during that period

G A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given a contract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earning back the credit without another cut for the remainder of the year

H A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit and has one additional cut will have the contract voided and will lose the opportunity to earn back any credit lost

WORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSES MAY NOT BE MADE UP

STUDENT DRIVING POLICYJuniors and Seniors will be permitted to drive to school with proper authorization

No student may drive an automobile or other vehicle of any type to the school without the schools approval Those who wish to drive a vehicle must present an automobile registration form signed by their parents Forms for this purpose may

be obtained in the Main Office Permission if granted will be given to the student only upon completion of all necessary forms and attendance at the student

parking meeting held by the Assistant Principal Students will also be required to attend the Alive at 25 program held by the NJ State Police and sponsored by National Safety Council No student will be permitted to park

at KRHS without completing these require- ments and without remitting the associated fees

All drivers must park in assigned spots and observe the 10 MPH speed limit on campus grounds unless otherwise noted

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school on

school property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will result

in disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and must

use the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSE

bull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been found

smoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspension

bull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically go

into effectbull Possible referral to legal authorities

SECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobacco

bull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authorities

THIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parent

conferencebull Referral to legal authorities

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelinesINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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FIRE DRILLSEMERGENCY DRILLSThese drills are held regularly throughout the school year Route signs are posted in all rooms or at all exits Students should become familiar with all escape routes

and shelter zones Students are asked to please cooperate for one never knows when a crisis may occur Students are to be quiet during these drills

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the exit locations for each room

AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONThe Kittatinny Regional High School Board of Education affirms its

responsibility to ensure all students in the public schools of Kittatinny equal educational opportunity and all employees equal employment opportunity regardless of race color creed religion sex ancestry

national origin disability sexual orientation and social or economic status To fulfill this responsibility the Board shall establish a pro-

gram to review and modify as may be necessary its present school and classroom programs and employment contract practices Any

questions or concerns regarding the Affirmative Action policies should be addressed to the Principal

CUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class without prior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacher before leaving that class (ie Guidance Library

etc)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrative detentions and may include an extended

detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of an extended detention or in-school suspension and parent

notification that upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to lose credit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit from class in addition to other disciplinary consequences

including suspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss of credit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspension

bull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspension for that period for the remainder of the year)

F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not be given the opportunity to enter another class during that period

G A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given a contract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earning back the credit without another cut for the remainder of the year

H A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit and has one additional cut will have the contract voided and will lose the opportunity to earn back any credit lost

WORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSES MAY NOT BE MADE UP

STUDENT DRIVING POLICYJuniors and Seniors will be permitted to drive to school with proper authorization

No student may drive an automobile or other vehicle of any type to the school without the schools approval Those who wish to drive a vehicle must present an automobile registration form signed by their parents Forms for this purpose may

be obtained in the Main Office Permission if granted will be given to the student only upon completion of all necessary forms and attendance at the student

parking meeting held by the Assistant Principal Students will also be required to attend the Alive at 25 program held by the NJ State Police and sponsored by National Safety Council No student will be permitted to park

at KRHS without completing these require- ments and without remitting the associated fees

All drivers must park in assigned spots and observe the 10 MPH speed limit on campus grounds unless otherwise noted

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school on

school property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will result

in disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and must

use the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSE

bull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been found

smoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspension

bull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically go

into effectbull Possible referral to legal authorities

SECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobacco

bull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authorities

THIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parent

conferencebull Referral to legal authorities

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelinesINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONThe Kittatinny Regional High School Board of Education affirms its

responsibility to ensure all students in the public schools of Kittatinny equal educational opportunity and all employees equal employment opportunity regardless of race color creed religion sex ancestry

national origin disability sexual orientation and social or economic status To fulfill this responsibility the Board shall establish a pro-

gram to review and modify as may be necessary its present school and classroom programs and employment contract practices Any

questions or concerns regarding the Affirmative Action policies should be addressed to the Principal

CUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class without prior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacher before leaving that class (ie Guidance Library

etc)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrative detentions and may include an extended

detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of an extended detention or in-school suspension and parent

notification that upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to lose credit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit from class in addition to other disciplinary consequences

including suspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss of credit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspension

bull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspension for that period for the remainder of the year)

F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not be given the opportunity to enter another class during that period

G A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given a contract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earning back the credit without another cut for the remainder of the year

H A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit and has one additional cut will have the contract voided and will lose the opportunity to earn back any credit lost

WORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSES MAY NOT BE MADE UP

STUDENT DRIVING POLICYJuniors and Seniors will be permitted to drive to school with proper authorization

No student may drive an automobile or other vehicle of any type to the school without the schools approval Those who wish to drive a vehicle must present an automobile registration form signed by their parents Forms for this purpose may

be obtained in the Main Office Permission if granted will be given to the student only upon completion of all necessary forms and attendance at the student

parking meeting held by the Assistant Principal Students will also be required to attend the Alive at 25 program held by the NJ State Police and sponsored by National Safety Council No student will be permitted to park

at KRHS without completing these require- ments and without remitting the associated fees

All drivers must park in assigned spots and observe the 10 MPH speed limit on campus grounds unless otherwise noted

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school on

school property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will result

in disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and must

use the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSE

bull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been found

smoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspension

bull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically go

into effectbull Possible referral to legal authorities

SECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobacco

bull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authorities

THIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parent

conferencebull Referral to legal authorities

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelinesINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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CUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class without prior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacher before leaving that class (ie Guidance Library

etc)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrative detentions and may include an extended

detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of an extended detention or in-school suspension and parent

notification that upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to lose credit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit from class in addition to other disciplinary consequences

including suspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss of credit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspension

bull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspension for that period for the remainder of the year)

F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not be given the opportunity to enter another class during that period

G A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given a contract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earning back the credit without another cut for the remainder of the year

H A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit and has one additional cut will have the contract voided and will lose the opportunity to earn back any credit lost

WORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSES MAY NOT BE MADE UP

STUDENT DRIVING POLICYJuniors and Seniors will be permitted to drive to school with proper authorization

No student may drive an automobile or other vehicle of any type to the school without the schools approval Those who wish to drive a vehicle must present an automobile registration form signed by their parents Forms for this purpose may

be obtained in the Main Office Permission if granted will be given to the student only upon completion of all necessary forms and attendance at the student

parking meeting held by the Assistant Principal Students will also be required to attend the Alive at 25 program held by the NJ State Police and sponsored by National Safety Council No student will be permitted to park

at KRHS without completing these require- ments and without remitting the associated fees

All drivers must park in assigned spots and observe the 10 MPH speed limit on campus grounds unless otherwise noted

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school on

school property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will result

in disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and must

use the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSE

bull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been found

smoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspension

bull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically go

into effectbull Possible referral to legal authorities

SECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobacco

bull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authorities

THIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parent

conferencebull Referral to legal authorities

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelinesINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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STUDENT DRIVING POLICYJuniors and Seniors will be permitted to drive to school with proper authorization

No student may drive an automobile or other vehicle of any type to the school without the schools approval Those who wish to drive a vehicle must present an automobile registration form signed by their parents Forms for this purpose may

be obtained in the Main Office Permission if granted will be given to the student only upon completion of all necessary forms and attendance at the student

parking meeting held by the Assistant Principal Students will also be required to attend the Alive at 25 program held by the NJ State Police and sponsored by National Safety Council No student will be permitted to park

at KRHS without completing these require- ments and without remitting the associated fees

All drivers must park in assigned spots and observe the 10 MPH speed limit on campus grounds unless otherwise noted

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school on

school property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will result

in disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and must

use the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSE

bull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been found

smoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspension

bull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically go

into effectbull Possible referral to legal authorities

SECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobacco

bull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authorities

THIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parent

conferencebull Referral to legal authorities

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelinesINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school on

school property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will result

in disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and must

use the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSE

bull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been found

smoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspension

bull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically go

into effectbull Possible referral to legal authorities

SECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobacco

bull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authorities

THIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parent

conferencebull Referral to legal authorities

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelinesINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelinesINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES 330 amp 530 BUSNO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED IN BUILDING AFTER 220 pm WITHOUT

PROPER SUPERVISIONAll students remaining after school hours for extra help must be in their after-school location

no later than 225 pm In addition they must remain with their teacher until 320 pmAll students must present an official 330530 bus pass or identification with proper sticker in

order to board after-school buses All athletes will be issued a color-coded sticker which will be placed on their student identification which will allow them access to the bus All students

involved in an activity will be issued a sticker which will grant them access to an after-school bus on the date of activity only All students who utilize the Weight Room after school must sign in upon arrival stay until 320 pm and receive a pass from the Weight Room monitor in order for

them to gain access to after-school buses Students serving detention will be issued a late bus pass from detention monitor These passes must be presented in order for the student to gain access to

the busNo students will be permitted to board a 330 pm bus without first seeing an Administrator to

present the proper pass or stickerALL GATES IN B C amp D wing will be closed at 400 PMStudents must have all belongings with them prior to 400 PM

ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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ELECTRONIC DEVICESSTUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING IPODS CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO

SCHOOL IF THEY DO THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED amp RETURNED ONLY TO PARENTCell phones may be brought to school but are to be kept off and in lockers during the school day Cell

phones may only be used after the regular school day and are not permitted to be used during after school detention and extended detention (See Uniform Discipline Code for more information)

LUNCH TIMELunchtime is long enough to permit students to eat without rushing and to enjoy a brief period of relaxation between

morning and afternoon classesFor reasons that should be obvious to every student behavior in the lunchroom is very important Good eating habits and cleanliness must be practiced The same good manners and common courtesies desir- able at the dinner table at home or in a restaurant should be displayed in the school lunch room at all times Only with the cooperation of all students who

are thereby helping one another can the proper kind of atmosphere prevail in the lunchroomRemember that this is a STUDENT lunchroom and every good habit you practice in it makes it a better place for you and

fellow studentsAll students must report to the cafeteria during their lunch period Students may purchase their lunch in the cafeteria or bring their own lunch No other area in the building is provided for eating except the cafeteria When finished all paper

refuse is to be placed in the refuse cans Silverware is to be placed in the container and trays are to be placed on the return counter

Students who leave the building grounds during lunch will lose their driving privileges and be subject to suspension

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspensionDRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMINGThe Board of Education recognizes that the basic responsibility for proper dress of its students lies with the student and hisher parents

However it is felt that guidance and direction from the school is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and good order

The administration accepts the responsibility for making all decisions related to acceptable dress Dress that is too casual or bizarre in nature often leads to a too casual too relaxed attitude concerning the students responsibility for his education and association with others in

the schoolStudents shall wear apparel that is appropriate to the function of the institution and the maintenance of reasonable standards of cleanliness

and decencyThe following types of dress have been termed inappropriate and unacceptable

A Gang-related (anti-social) dressB Inappropriate language profanity drugs alcohol or sexually

suggestive innuendosC Clothing which draws attention to the physical characteristics of

the individual bare midriffs see-through blouses spaghettistraps tank tops

D Clothing which is not safe to wearE Pajamas (not permitted)

F Outdoor clothing eg overcoats heavy jackets hats capsheadscarves sunglasses etc

NOTE ALL HATS HEADSCARVES SUNGLASSES AND OUTERWEAR (HEAVY COATS AND JACKETS) ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE STUDENTrsquoS LOCKER AT THE START OF THE DAY A STUDENT SHOULD NOT CARRY ANY HAT COAT OR JACKET

AROUND THE BUILDING NOR SHOULD SUCH ITEMS BE SEEN ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS UNLESS STUDENT IS PRE- PARING TO LEAVE

G Pajamas are not permittedThe wearing of chains is prohibited Not only does it cause damage to school property scratching desks etc they are a distraction in the

classroom and also can be construed as a weaponPants worn so low that they cause undue attention to bodily parts and may cause distraction to the educational process are also prohibited

Pants should be of appropriate length and worn at or above the hipCross-dressing of any kind is strictly prohibited

Shorts that are appropriate in style and wear will be permitted on the first school day in May through the last school day in September All shorts must be mid-thigh length and made of substantial material The administration reserves the right to modify

this code as weather conditions dictate

ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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ATTENDANCE STUDENT ABSENCES amp EXCUSESRegular attendance by all students in the Public Schools of NJ is a well established long standing State Policy (NJSA 18A-3825 26 amp 27 ndash Compulsory Attendance) (6A16-78-Attendance) that has been repeatedly upheld by the courts of the state as well as by the Supreme Court of the United StatesRegular attendance is fundamental to the academic achievement of students in secondary schools The self-discipline and sense of responsibility that students acquire clearly relate to post high school experiences in the world of work or in additional educational endeavors Kittatinny Regional School District places a high value on student attendance and requires high standards for its studentsAttendance is required of all students enrolled at Kittatinny Regional School District during the days and hours that the high school is in session It is expected that each student is in full attendance in all classes and reports to all classes on timeParents must call attendance line 383-1800 after the prompt press 1 to report a studentrsquos absence (This does not necessarily excuse the students absence) If the parent does not call a KRHS staff member will try to contact the parent at the telephone numbers provided to the school to confirm that student is not in school Letters will be sent to the parent on the 5th 8th 10th and 14th absences For the high school students a letter will also be sent on the 16th cumulative absence indicating loss of credit Attendance record keeping will be done in the Guidance Office If you have any questions please contact Guidance Office at 383-1800 ext 1590Students must attend school for a minimum of 40 hours cumulative time to be considered to be in attendance at school for a full day Anything less will be considered a half-day absenceWhen an absence CANNOT be avoided the procedure is as followsA Serious illness ndash a doctorrsquos note is requested upon return to schoolindicating the duration of the illness (ldquountil further noticerdquo is notacceptable)B Death in the immediate family (note required)C Religious holidays as prescribed by the State Department ofEducation (note required)D Written parental permission submitted to the school within ten(10) daysE Other reason deemed appropriate by the administrationA PHYSICIANrsquoS (MD) NOTE OR APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN CASES OF CHRONIC SCHOOL ABSENTEEISMWhen a student returns to school from an absence a written excuse from the parentsguardians must be provided in addition to the phone call The note should indicate the date of absence and the reason The note should be presented to the Main Office or Guidance Office the day the student returns to school If a note is not received absences may be considered truancyWork must be made up within three school days of the studentrsquos return to school In cases of prolonged absence make-up time may be extended which is determined on a case-by-case basisSenior Junior students who plan to attend college upon graduation are permitted to visit colleges and have these school absences treated as non-cumulative A non-cumulative absence will be given for a college visit if the following procedure is adhered to

A Upon return to school a letter from the college Admissions Office verifying the visit must be submitted to the attendance office in order for it to be a non-cumulative absenceB Any visit to Sussex County Community College County College of Morris or Centenary College is subject to the above requirements A one-half day non-cumulative absence will be credited when visiting these schoolsCUMULATIVE ABSENCESA cumulative absence is one not covered by the above reasons andor documentationStudents who are going on vacation are responsible for requesting work from teachers before they leave Please note that Kittatinny does not sanction vacations during school time as this will compromise the continuity of the instructional programs that take place during normal operating school hoursA HIGH SCHOOL student will receive reduced credit in a scheduled course after his cumulative absence exceeds the following limitsFULL YEAR COURSESEMESTER COURSE 16 days absence - 1 credit loss21 days absence - 2 credits loss26 days absence - 3 credits lossFor between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences the school district shallA Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of eachunexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day B Conduct follow-up investigation including contact with parents ofstudent to determine the cause of each unexcused absence C Create and develop an action plan for the studentFor cumulative unexcused absences of 10 or more the student is to be deemed truant per NJSA 18A38-27 Under such circumstances the school district shall be required to do the followingA Make a mandatory referral to the court program as required by theNJ Administrative Office of the CourtsB Make a reasonable attempt to notify the studentrsquos parents of themandatory referralC Continue to consult with a parent and the involved agency tosupport the studentrsquos return to school and regular attendanceD Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities andagencies as appropriateE Compel attendance at school in accordance with the statutory andadministrative means available including proceeding to courtHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have been denied credits may have the denied credits reinstated the following school year provided they do not have more than 10 cumulative absencesA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL student who exceeds 15 unexcused absences may not be permitted to participate in Team Day class trip field trip activities or any other extracurricular function so designated by the AdministrationIf a student is absent from school heshe may not attend extra- curricular activities that day or evening This includes athletics dances activity nights etc A student must be present a minimum of 40 hours to be considered for a full day of attendanceNOTE The Attendance Office receives many handwritten notes some of which are extremely difficult to read Any misunderstanding could be the difference between an excused or unexcused absence or tardy Therefore when writing a note to school please write legibly and be sure to include studentrsquos first name and last name on the note Thank you for your cooperation

KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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KITTATINNY ATTENDANCE COMMITTEEKittatinny has formed an Attendance Committee comprised of Guidance Counselors Child Study Team School Nurse SAC Assistant Principals and Attendance Coordinator Students with a high rate of absences (over 10 days) will be referred to this committee Meetings are held once a month A 4-level system of intervention was established to ensure that communication between parents students and administrators was effectively taking place regarding attendanceOn a case-by-case basis students who exhibit attendance patterns that warrant the attention of the committee will be reviewed in an effort to develop an intervention strategy that will encourage a regular school attendance pattern Strategies include parent conferences assistance of outside agencies intervention by School Medical Examiner along with other social services agencies If needed the Municipal Court System will be solicited for court orders to attend regularly The Kittatinny Attendance Committee in conjunction with the parent and student will meet and a prescriptive plan will be developed and implementedLevel I ndash Attendance letters are sent home after a student has been absent 5 8 10 and 14 days From March on we only send 10 14 and 16 day letters These letters are sent to inform parents of their childrsquos status If a medical condition prevents a student from attending school parents should contact Attendance Office 973-383-1800 ext 1590 When the student returns to school heshe should present appropriate medical documentation to the Attendance Coordinator in the Guidance Office in order to have the absences excusedLevel II ndash When a student is absent 10 or more days the guidance counselor will contact the student and parents based upon care and concernLevel III ndash If a student is chronically absent heshe will be referred to the administration The administrator will contact the parents and if necessary a conference will be set up At this point we may consult with our school physician or possibly initiate contact with Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) The school would then recommend therapeutic interventions and may send out a legal document for the family to appear in Municipal Court for truancy andor attendance violationsLevel IV ndash Family is contacted to attend a mandatory attendance committee meeting Student records will be reviewed and a plan of action will be recommendedLevel V ndash This level is initiated when the school has filed with the Municipal Court Legal notification will be made and a hearing will follow The hearing will focus on transitional plans as well as educational options Once the Judge makes a decision and mandates an action plan the school district would closely monitor that studentrsquos attendance and report it on an as-needed basisFortunately a very small percentage of our school has an attendance issue School attendance is critical to academic success If the continuity of instruction is disrupted for any student school achievement invariably will sufferTo date we have found this committee to be extremely effective in increasing attendance deterring excessive absence and being pro- active in providing support for students who have potential attendance issuesCHRONIC ABSENCES - (Loss of Privileges)At the discretion of the Assistant Principal chronically absent students without medically documented absences may be excluded from non- mandated extracurricular activities ie 7 th8th grade dances activity nights proms class trips etc

PERFECT ATTENDANCEldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo is defined as no absences tardies or early dis- missals including absences tardies or early dismissals that are excusedTRUANCYA student is considered truant if heshe is out of school for an un- authorized reason ie work parties and personal vacations not approved by the administration A student will also be considered truant if the childrsquos parent or legal guardian is unaware of studentrsquos absence from schoolTruancy is defined as being present in the building without signing in as well as being away from school without authorization Charges will be brought against students whose truancy is persistentParticipation in a planned cut day is considered truancy Anytime the administration hears of a planned cut day a doctors note will be required to excuse a students absence All other students will be required to serve an in-school suspension A parental phone call will not be accepted as a reason for a studentrsquos absenceWhenever the number of students absent in a given class exceeds twenty-five percent the administration reserves the right to require a doctors note for such absences otherwise the student may be considered to be truantTARDINESS TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGStudents reporting late to school must sign in at the Main Office Excuses such as oversleeping car problems student needed hisher sleep are not considered sufficient reasons for an excused tardy Disciplinary action may be taken in cases where tardiness cannot be properly verified or where the tardiness has become habitualUpon entering school each student is marked present by his first- period teacher If a student arrives to school late he must sign-in before attending classA Students will be late to school after the second bell --7 34 am B To receive a full dayrsquos credit students must be present in schoolfor an accumulated time of 40 hours Students signing in after 900 am will receive a half dayrsquos absence in addition to a tardy for the dayC Students will be allowed two tardies per marking periodD At three tardies a student will receive 1 administrative detention E At four tardies a student will receive 2 administrative detentions F At five tardies an in-school suspension will be assigned andparents will be contacted for a conference Also there will be a loss of privileges (ie driving for one week Blue amp Silver privileges for the marking period activity nights dances etc)G Six or more tardies will be considered a half-day absenceH Parents have the opportunity to contact the school within 24 hoursof a tardy to have the tardy excusedI After 10 cumulative unexcused tardies for the school year studentdrivers will lose driving privileges for the remainder of the marking period andor semesterFailure to go to an assigned detention is an automatic 1 day in-school suspension Detentions WILL BE rescheduled on emergency basisTARDINESS TO CLASSStudents who are tardy to class will be assigned a teacher detention If students have legitimate reasons for being tardy they should secure such excuse from the teacher who delayed them and present no later than the following day excuse to the teacher who assigned detention

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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CELL PHONE VIOLATIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal ReprimandWarningbull Confiscation of phone to bereturned at dayrsquos end by AssistantPrincipalbull 1 - 3 administrative detentionsbull Confiscation of phone to beretrieved by parentTHIRD OFFENSEOne day in-school suspension

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimandbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothing providedbull Possible Administrative Detentionbull Parental notificationbull Change of clothes required orschool issued clothes providedbull 1-3 Administrative Detentionsbull Parental NotificationTHIRD OFFENSEbull Change of clothes required or school issued clothes providedbull 1-3 days In-School Suspensionbull Parental notification possible parent conference

CLASSROOM MISCONDUCTStudents sent out of class for behavioral infractions will automaticallybe assigned 1 to 2 administrative detentions A follow-up investigationinto the incident may result in further disciplinary action beingtaken Failure to report to the Main Office when sent from class willresult in an Extended Detention for the studentBUS CONDUCT ndash LAWSA pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by thePrincipal and his transportation to and from the school during theperiod of such exclusion NJ Statutes Title 18A25-2In effect therefore such student must comply with all directives issuedby any member of Administration teaching staff nurse or bus driverStudents do not have the right to question the authority of a staffmember who confronts a student on a question of conduct Failure tocomply with school rules and regulations will be just cause for disciplinaryactionBUS CONDUCT ndash RULESThe following rules are for the protection of the students Anyintentional infractions could result in loss of the privileges of ridingA Arrive at the bus stop on timeB Remain in your assigned seat while the bus is in motion keepyour arms inside the bus at all timesC Wait on sidewalk for your busD Do not distract the driver or ask him to make unscheduled stopsE Keep the bus clean do not litter on the roadF Ride on your assigned bus You need written permission from theTransportation Coordinator to ride another bus That office islocated next to the Nursersquos Office This permission is given on anappropriate form and must be presented to the driver of the bus Awritten request from parentguardian must be presented toTransportation Coordinator prior to 1200 Noon

G No smoking eating or drinking is allowed on the busH No improper languageI Report any damage to the driver immediatelyJ There will be two emergency exit drills per yearK All students will be required to have a pass in order to gainadmittance to the 330 pm late bus Students will not be able toride the 330 pm late bus without such pass and will be requiredto contact a parent to arrange for transportationBUS MISCONDUCTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Verbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionbull Report forwarded to parentbull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesbull Administrative detentions or 3 dayssuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for denial of busprivilegesTHIRD OFFENSE FOURTH OFFENSEbull Onetwo week minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privilegesbull Up to one month minimumsuspension of bus privilegesbull Parent Conferencebull Consideration for permanent denialof bus privileges The severity of the misconduct may necessitatedisciplinary action of a higher degree

TRUANCY LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION(Also see Routines and Procedures)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Court complaint by Attendance Officer-Municipal Courtbull Referral to Special Services

MISCONDUCT THAT MATERIALLY INTERFERESWITH THE EDUCATION PROCESSFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 days detentionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull 1-3 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to theSuperintendent with therecommendation for expulsionconsiderationbull Referral to Special ServicesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 days suspensionbull Possible referral to the Superintendent with the recommendation forexpulsion consideration

FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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FIGHTINGSIMPLE AGGRAVATED ASSAULTFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State Policebull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Referral to Special Servicesbull Possible referral to Superintendentwith the recommendation forexpulsion considerationbull Possible referral to NJ State PoliceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOLPROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIESFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to medical personnel(NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Physicians note required prior to return to schoolNOTE The Board of Education has authorized School Administration to randomlyconduct K-9 searches of the school building and parking lots to act as adrug deterrent to our student body and staff personnel These searches will beconducted in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies No direct contactwill be initiated between K-9 officer and members of school community

POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from activities for a period of not lessthan the current sports season andor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to Child Study Team

DISTRIBUTION OR TRANSMISSIONOF DRUGS OR ALCOHOLFIRST OFFENSEbull 5-10 days suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterSECOND OFFENSEbull 10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Immediate examination by school nurse and referral to local medicalpersonnel (NJ Statutes Title 18A40A-12)bull Referral to legal authoritiesbull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semesterNOTE Look-alike drugs or facsimiles are subject tosimilar disciplinary policy as listed above

INSUBORDINATION OR WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCEFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conference with teacher andadministratorTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board Action and possible expulsion

DESTROYING SCHOOL PROPERTYFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspensionbull Full restitutionbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

ENDANGERING SELF OR OTHERSFIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate therapeutic personnel andor agenciesbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull School probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current sports seasonandor academic semester

THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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THIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

CAUSINGMAKING FALSE ALARMSFIRST OFFENSEbull Immediate out of school suspension of up to ten days with possible Board ofEducation hearingbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Parent conference requiredCUT POLICYA A student in attendance in school but absent from class withoutprior approval is considered to have cut classB Students are required to ldquocheck inrdquo with their period teacherbefore leaving that class (ie Guidance Library etchellip)C The first cutting offense will be a minimum of two administrativedetentions and may include an extended detentionD The second cutting offense will result in a minimum of anextended detention or in-school suspension and parent notificationthat upon a third instance of cutting student will begin to losecredit for the courseE The third cutting offense will result in loss of one credit fromclass in addition to other disciplinary consequences includingsuspension All subsequent cuts will result in continued loss ofcredit (for example)bull 3 cuts = 1 credit loss and suspensionbull 4 cuts = 2 credit loss and suspensionbull 5 cuts = 3 credit loss and suspensionbull 6 cuts = failure of the course for the year and removal fromthe course (Student will be remanded to in-school suspensionfor that period for the remainder of the year)F Any student who is removed from class for cutting will not begiven the opportunity to enter another class during that periodG A student who has lost one credit for cutting will be given acontract from Assistant Principal with the possibility of earningback the credit without another cut for the remainder of the yearH A student who has been given a contract to earn back credit andhas one additional cut will have the contract voided and will losethe opportunity to earn back any credit lostWORK MISSED DUE TO CUTTING CLASSESMAY NOT BE MADE UPFAILURE TO SIGN IN WHENREPORTING TO SCHOOL TARDY(Follow code for willful disobedience or truancy)LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY BEFORE DISMISSALFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE(Refer to Truancy Invalid Absence from Schoolor Invalid Absence from Class)

OUTRAGEOUS INAPPROPRIATE ANDORDEROGATORY REMARKSANDOR CONDUCT TO A STUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER(INCLUDING USE OF PROFANITY)FIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferenceTHIRD OFFENSEReferral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsion

HARASSMENTINTIMIDATIONBULLYINGELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSBIASHAZINGINCIDENTSAny form of discrimination intimidation any form of bullying includingcyber-bullyingany electronic communications andor biasbased upon onersquos race creed national origin affectional or sexualorientation is prohibited by State law and School Board policyFIRST OFFENSEbull Positive behavioral intervention up to and including a 1-3 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Possible referral to legal authoritiesbull Possible referral to Affirmative Action OfficerSECOND OFFENSE1048707 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to appropriate school personnel andor Affirmative Action Officerbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull 5 - 10 day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to legal authorities as per NJSA 18a37-15 1 (B)bull Possible referral to Superintendent for Board action possible expulsionStudents with any concerns about harassment intimidation bullyingor bias incidents in school should inform classroom teacherGuidance Counselor or Assistant Principal Assistant Principal whois a member of the Affirmative Action Team will follow Boardpolicy and contact Affirmative Action Officer if necessaryAll employees are required to address and report any alleged violationsof this policy A prompt investigation will follow conducted bythe appropriate school personnelFalse accusations of any incidents are prohibited and will be disciplinedunder the Uniform Discipline Code of OutrageousInappropriateConductThe school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any personwho reports an act of harassment intimidation or bullying Anadministrator will determine consequence and appropriate remedialaction for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation after considerationof the nature and circumstances of the act in accordancewith NJ State and Federal Statutes and LawLEAVING BUILDING TO PARKING LOTWITHOUT PERMISSIONFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEAdministrative Detention bull Two Administrative Detentionsbull Possible loss of driving privilegesTHIRD OFFENSEbull One day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Loss of driving privileges

INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTIONAny personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior inthe school settingFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEVerbal reprimand andoradministrative detentionTwo administrative detentionsTHIRD OFFENSEbull 1-day in-school suspensionbull Parent Conference

CHEATINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull Conference between parent andteacherbull 1-3 days detention with teacherbull Zero credit -- no make-upbull Offense is recorded with AssistantPrincipal and GuidanceDepartmentbull Letter sent home to parentbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Conference with student teacherparent and administratorTHIRD OFFENSEbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Zero credit--no make-upbull Cheating offense entered into students permanent recordbull Conference with student teacher parent and administrator

STEALINGFIRST OFFENSE SECOND OFFENSEbull 1-3 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionbull 3-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull Full restitutionTHIRD OFFENSEbull Referral to Superintendent for Board action and possible expulsionbull Full restitution

ENTERING BOYSGIRLS LOCKER ROOMWITHOUT PERMISSIONKittatinny prohibits either gender from scheduling activities or enteringthe locker room of the opposite sex at ANYTIME (ie femalesdecorating the boyrsquos locker room for football or wrestling during thefall or winter season and vice versa for the ladies locker room) At notime (prior during or after school) should boys or girls feel at easeentering the opposite genderrsquos locker room Locker rooms at KRHSare to be used exclusively by designated gender assigned to thatparticular area and at no time should members of the opposite sexenter into themRespect of the designated locker rooms exclusivity must be encouragedand enforced by all of our faculty and staff so that the clear andconcise message of ldquoNO ENTRANCE FOR OPPOSITE GENDERrdquois understood Violation of this policy will result in disciplinaryconsequences as stated under ldquoOutrageous Inappropriate andorDerogatory Conductrdquo as aboveEXPLOSIVE DEVICESAny device that when activated can explode in any way or give offfumes is a dangerous andor disruptive influence in the school (forexample firecrackersmoke bombs) For any other explosive devicesrefer to the destructive devices policy listed in the following section

FIRST OFFENSEbull 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull 5-10 day suspensionbull Parent Conferencebull School Probation - shall be excluded from all school social and extracurricularactivities for a period of not less than the current season andoracademic semesterbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Suspension plus referral to Superintendent for Board action and possibleexpulsionbull Referral to Child Study Team

POSSESSION OFWEAPONSDESTRUCTIVE DEVICESAny student with a deadly weapon firearm or destructive device in aschool zone will be disciplined as followsbull Expulsion from regular school for one year The Superintendentmay modify this on a case-by-case basisbull Parental conferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesThe Board of Education would be responsible for alternative educationfor the expelled student either at an alternative school program orhome bound instruction or alternative educational settings in compliancewith federal and state IDEA statutesldquoDeadly weaponrdquo means any weapon with the meaning of NJSA2C39-1r and includes any device readily capable of lethal use or ofinflicting serious bodily injury including but not limited to gravityknives switchblade knives daggers dirks stilettos or other dangerousknives blackjacks bludgeons metal knuckles cesti or similarleather bands studded with metal filings or razor blades embedded inwood and any weapon or other device which intended to producetemporary physical discomfort or permanent injury through beingvaporized or otherwise dispensed in the airldquoDestructive devicerdquo means any device within the meaning of NJSA2C39-1c and 1eldquoFirearmrdquo means any firearm within meaning of NJSA2C39-1f andincludes any handgun rifle shotgun and machine gun or automatic orsemi-automatic rifle regardless of whether such firearm is operable orloaded with ammunitionLOOK-ALIKE WEAPONSStudents who bring items to school that give the appearance of a realweapon andor create fear or anxiety in our students or staff will besubject to disciplinary action according to the state statutes andoradministrative policy dealing with outrageous conductIf these items are meant to simulate real weapons state law regardingweapons possession will be adhered to

USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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USE AND POSSESSION OF TOBACCOUse and possession of tobacco (smoking chewing snuff) in school onschool property or at any school-sponsored event is prohibitedExcessive smoke in the lavatory with students loitering in there will bedealt with the same as a first-offense smoker If you are not smokingand others are smoking do not stay there Students are not to loiteror congregate in the lavatories Loitering in the lavatories will resultin disciplinary action Any student seen in the lavatories an excessivenumber of times will be denied access to the hall lavatories and mustuse the Main Office lavatoryFIRST OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull Letter to parents informing them that their child had been foundsmoking and must attend a series of smoke cessation meetings or1-3 days in-school suspensionbull If student opts for the smoke cessation classes and then cuts theclass then the 1-3 day in-school suspension will automatically gointo effectbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Confiscation of tobaccobull 3-5 days in-school suspensionbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Five days minimum out-of-school suspension with parentconferencebull Referral to legal authoritiesTHREATS OF VIOLENCETO OTHERS OR PROPERTYLowMedium LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Up to a 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Possible referral to legal authoritiesSECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 1-5 day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Possible referral to mental health professionalbull Contact to legal authoritiesTHIRD OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull Parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash minimum one full marking periodHigh LevelFIRST OFFENSEbull Minimum 5-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull Possible school probation - minimum one full marking period

SECOND OFFENSEbull Minimum 10-day suspensionbull In-school parent conferencebull Referral to mental health professionalbull Contact legal authoritiesbull School probation ndash remainder of school yearbull Possible referral to Superintendent for expulsion hearing before theBoard of EducationLevel of threat to be determined by descriptions of incidents in ourldquoWHAT TO DOrdquo Enforcement agreements with the Sussex CountyProsecutors Office and the New Jersey State Police along with amonograph entitled ldquoA Threat Assessment perspectiverdquo by CriticalIncident Response Group and the National Center for the Analysis ofViolent Crime by the FBI

COMPUTER NETWORKS amp TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINE PROCEDURESComputers are the property of Kittatinny Regional High SchoolThe Administration reserves the right to investigate all files ande-mail boxesLevel 1Inappropriate Use of EquipmentThis may include but is not limited to offenses that are mischievous innature but do not physically damage the equipment For exampleusing another studentrsquos password printing out or displaying offensivemessages playing computer games etcA student can make up classroom assignments (which require acomputer) after school For a serious offense the classroom teachermay also impose other penalties such as teacher detentionFIRST OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for one week Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileSECOND OFFENSEStudent is locked out of network for two weeks Heshe must report toComputer Lab to fill out a request to be reinstated These requests willinclude space for student to indicate that heshe understands the offenseheshe committed All request forms will be kept on fileTHIRD OFFENSEDiscipline referral with mandatory parent conference Copies of pastoffenses will be supplied to appropriate Assistant Principal A computernetwork lockout will be in effect until the parent conference hastaken placeIf the offense is such that it could jeopardize teacher grades testsmaterials or other studentsrsquo work student may be locked out of theKRHS Computer Network for the remainder of the year and placed ona stand-alone computer for course requirementsLevel 2Physical Damage to Software Hardware or PeripheralsThis may include but is not limited to the following defacing equipmenttaking equipment or disks removing or changing cable connectionsacquiring unauthorized system rights ie giving someonesupervisory status or rights interfering with teacherstudent material onnetwork etc Students must be aware that disconnecting a cable insome computer labs or tampering with software may cause a part of theentire network to go down This may take several hours to troubleshoot and correct

All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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All OffensesDiscipline referral form with mandatory parent contact and paymentfor parts and labor Students will be billed at vendor repair rate evenif in-house personnel repair problem or replace equipment Paymentmust be made before student is allowed to use any computer equipmentStudent may be denied access to network for rest of the yearThese monies will be returned to the account of the department wherethe damage occurred or to the school equipment repair accountFloppy DiskCD PolicyStudents are not permitted to place their own floppy disks into anyKRHS disk drive without first obtaining explicit permission from ateacher That teacher must be informed of all files that will be transferredfrom the floppy to the network Any student who places fileson the system without permission will be subject to the disciplinaryprocedures If a virus or any damaging files are placed on the systemthe student responsible will pay for the repairs at the rate set by theschoolrsquos computer vendorNote These procedures will be implemented in conjunctionwith applicable Uniform Discipline Code guidelines

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYOne of the goals of Kittatinny Regional High School is to promoteeducational excellence by facilitating resource sharing innovationand communication for both students and staff The Internet is oneresource in accomplishing that goal At Kittatinny the use of theInternet must be in support of educational endeavors The Internet isa rich source of information that would be impossible to find by othermeans However with access through the Internet to computers andpeople all over the world also comes availability of material that maynot be considered to be of educational value in the context of schoolsettings There may be some material or individual communicationsthat are not suitable for school-aged childrenIn acknowledgement of the availability of inappropriate material andthe potential for misuse of the Internet Kittatinny Regional SchoolDistrict has adopted standards for acceptable use of the Internet whenaccessed at Kittatinny It is impossible to control all materials on aglobal network and an industrious user may discover inappropriateinformation Kittatinny Regional School District views informationgathered from the Internet in a same manner as information gatheredfrom other sources Inappropriate material gathered from the Internetor any other source would be treated according to Uniform DisciplineCode in the Student HandbookACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetAcceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull finding and using material that will enhance learning experiencesdesigned by the educational staffbull finding and using information that will enhance independent studyprojectsbull downloading information from the Internet after obtaining writtenpermission from a teacher or Computer Lab Aide (When you haveacquired written permission you may download the file to yourpersonal directory and it will be scanned for viruses You shouldmove or delete these files in a timely fashion)

bull notifying a teacher if you receive any e-mail messages that areoffensive confusing threatening or inappropriatebull using acceptable standards of grammar when sending appropriatemessages andorbull maintaining security (Security is a high priority If you identify asecurity problem you must notify the system administratorimmediately Do not show or identify the problem to others)UNACCEPTABLE Use of the InternetUnacceptable use of the Internet includes but is not limited tobull searching for going to or using sites which include pornographyunethical or illegal solicitation racism sexism terrorisminappropriate language or other objectionable materialbull using the Internet access at school to play games or participate inmulti-player experiences of any kindbull using the Internet access at school to participate in chat sessions orchat roomsbull downloading and saving a file from the Internet without writtenpermission from your teacher or Computer Lab Aidebull using the Internet or E-mail to send obscene threateningharassing or inappropriate messages to othersbull using e-mail to contact and interact with others within KRHSduring instructional time without explicit teacher permissionbull publishing your home address or phone number (use schoolrsquosinformation Kittatinny Regional High School 77 Halsey RoadNewton NJ 07860 973-383-1800) andorbull using another individualrsquos account (Attempts to log on as anotheruser will result in cancellation of your privileges Any user whohas been identified as a security risk or having a history of problemswith other computer systems may be denied access)FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INTERNET GUIDELINES WILL RESULTIN LOSS OF YOUR SCHOOL-SPONSORED INTERNET AND INTRANETACCESS AND SUBJECT YOU TO DISCIPLINE ACCORDING TO THEUNIFORM DISCIPLINE CODE

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONSVIDEO PRODUCTIONACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENTThe following agreement will be distributed in all Visual CommunicationsVideo Production classes and will be signed by both studentsand parentsA All equipment must be signed out properly and returned in thesame condition Students are personally responsible for allequipment signed outB All equipment is to be used in an appropriate manner and forschool related projects that have been approved by the instructorC All out of class videotaping is to be pre-approved by instructorWhen gathering footage of others be courteous and show respectask permission to videotape them before you begin

D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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D Do not point a camera at anyone without first asking for theirconsent and do not point a camera into a class in sessionE Students may not enter any classroom including the cafeteriagymnasium trainerrsquos room main office guidance office poolarea auxiliary gymnasium weight room etc without prearrangedwritten permission and an appropriate passF Students must show respect to any adult who questions hisheractivities and must respond immediately if asked to do somethingor refrain from doing somethingG Students must maintain a professional appearance when out onassignment and avoid distracting others and drawing attention tothemselves Students should practice discretion at all timesH Never use camera as a means of intimidatingprovoking othersI Do not promote or videotape poor behavior gestures or inappropriateconduct Students are responsible for all footagethey gatherJ In the event that undesirable footage is acquired re-record overthat portion of the tapeK Do not gather or bring any inappropriate footage to schoolPreview all tapes before bringing them to school Ignorance isnot an acceptable excuse for any inappropriate footage thatmysteriously appears on a studentrsquos tapeL Any footage brought in whether commercially produced orldquohome maderdquo must be of a rating of no higher than PG and preapprovedby the instructorM Do not bring in any footage containing foul language racialovertones violence sexual innuendoes nudity discriminationof any type disrespect for governing authorities or anything thatmight possibly be considered inappropriate in our school settingAll judgments of instructor are final and any types containingfootage deemed inappropriate will be confiscated and erasedN No talk show footage may be brought to the class unless preapprovedand previewed by instructor Avoid any footage thathas parts of it pixilated or narration ldquobleepedrdquo outO Any footage brought in is to be on one of studentrsquos personal classtapes and properly labeled with studentrsquos name Avoid bringingin older and dirty tapes Any tapes that are dirty will clog thevideo heads of our equipmentP No one may enter any parking lot without permission from theinstructor and a pass from the Main OfficeQ A ldquodesignated areardquo pass must be in your possession for all outof-class assignmentsR When students leave the class as a group to work on an out-ofclassassignment the students must remain together as a group atall times Do not split up to go to your locker bathroom etcLeave together and return togetherS No one may enter any bathroom or locker room with a cameraT No surveys are permitted unless prior approval is obtained fromthe School Superintendent or his designee

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