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DEFINITIONS OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Conferences with the student which may include a parental conference. A conference should be viewed as a warning and as an attempt to change the student's behavior.

Detention time may be assigned. Detention time is to be served before or after school. Students have two days from the date of infraction to serve the detention. Failure to serve the detention will result in an in-school suspension.

Probation is conditional school attendance during a specified trial period. Probation may be imposed by the principal or his designee for infractions of school rules which do not warrant the necessity of removal from school.

In-School-Suspension (ISS) Students suspended to ISS will be assigned AFTER SCHOOL to a classroom monitored by a teacher. Saturday suspensions may be arranged if necessary. Classroom work will be provided during the time of suspension. Students suspended to ISS will not participate in any public practice or performances during the identified day or days of suspension. Failure to complete the assigned suspension time or follow the ISS rules will result in the penalty being doubled. Failure to serve the doubled time will likely result in an out-of-school suspension. ISS guidelines are as follows:

	One-half day of assigned ISS will be served on one day from 3:30 to 5:30.
	One full day of assigned ISS will be served on two days from 3:30 to 5:30.
	Two full days of assigned ISS will be served on four days from 3:30 to 5:30.
	No one will be allowed to leave the room for anything but an emergency.
	The session will beginning promptly at 3:30. Any late time will be doubled and made up the following day.
	No food or drink will be allowed.
	Students will sit by themselves without speaking to others.
	Students have the responsibility to remain busy during ISS time. Those without work to do will be required to write a responsibility paper and/or complete other assignments at the discretion of the ISS instructor.
	Students who do not follow the rules will be asked to leave and may be asked to make up twice the time on Saturday.

ASAP - After School Academic Program A student may be assigned ASAP in an effort to assist them in his/her academic progress. ASAP can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours in length.

Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) is the removal of a student from the school environment. Students who are suspended out of school will not be allowed to participate in any organized school activity, public school performance, or be on school property during the time of suspension.

Expulsion is the removal of a student from school by the school board. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent or his/her designee, the school board may expel a student for commission of gross or repeated infractions of school rules, or when the continued presence of the student will cause substantial interference with the maintenance of the educational environment or the normal operations of the school.

The privilege of attending Glenwood Community Schools carries with it the obligation of maintaining acceptable behavior. Students who are sixteen and over are encouraged to attend school as long as they abide by the rules and regulations of the school. Each pupil is held responsible for his or her personal actions.

Every student will develop the skills to be an independent, cooperative, respectful citizen with a positive attitude.

Glenwood Middle School Rams
Glenwood, Iowa
08/30/07

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