St Jago High School Teachers’ Handbook
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| Conduct Mark Rationale for Conduct Mark - to reduce the amount of time sent away from class for offences which are minor but serious. A conduct mark is given to students with infringements which in the code suggest that the punishment maybe a suspension. Conduct Marks can be given by the Block Supervisor, Dean of Discipline, and Vice Principal. Community Service attached to the Conduct Mark This is similar to an in school suspension but it is applicable for only half of a day. Students given a conduct mark must be reported to the Dean of Discipline, the parent of the students will be informed and students will be required to sign the conduct mark book. Students with 2 conduct marks will be given a suspension with warning parents will also be called in and warned. Suspensions This sanction is given to students for committing major infractions, involving and including a) Possession of illegal items (under law) or contraband (ab) Bodily harm of any type or the actions with the intent to cause bodily harm. c) Serious disruption, violence, threats, harassment d) Abusive use of language/gestures (indecent or not, sexual misconduct, indoctrinating others, stealing, property damage, gambling, vending, disrespectful behaviour, truancy, forgery of any type, and leaving the school compound without permission. e) f) The use of social networks or electronic media for the purpose of slander or disrespectful communication of any kind. g) Refusal to carryout reasonable instructions of staff h) Defiant behaviour. i) Other case specifically provided for in this Policy. 49 St Jago High School Handbook Procedure for Student Suspension The member of staff makes an official report to the Dean of Discipline or the Vice Principal. The Dean of Discipline or the Vice Principal, investigate and then if warranted recommends to the Principal that a student should be suspended based on the nature of the incident. Parents are informed of the decision. Please note that some incidents will require a meeting with the students) involved and or their parents. Download 1.29 Mb. Share with your friends:
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