Gross Misconduct

The following behaviors are gross misconduct and may result in an in school discipline, an out of school suspension and/or expulsion from school:

Commission of any act which is a criminal offense.

Fighting, physical assault, battery, or possession of a weapon.

Representing or membership in a criminal organization or gang activity.

Possess, consume, be under the influence of, be impaired by, exhibit the effects or signs of use of, or distribute or arrange the distribution of any controlled substance, alcohol, narcotic, marijuana, tobacco products, other intoxicants or look alike drugs or substances.

Sexual harassment of peers. This includes notes, graffiti, gestures, language, and unsolicited physical contact.

Theft of school property or private property on school premises. Trespassing or violating another student’s or staff property.

Dress or appearance which presents a health or safety hazard, or which disrupts the educational process.

Attempts to threaten, intimidate, or extort other students or adults.

Deliberate destruction or negligent damage to school property, or private property on school grounds. Restitution is also required.

Tampering with or altering official school documents, academic cheating and/or plagiarizing.

Refusal to obey the lawful order of a teacher or any supervisory personnel.

Unauthorized absence or tardiness, or leaving class and/or school grounds without permission.

Tampering with or setting false fire alarms or making false 911 calls.

Gambling.

Conduct which substantially threatens to disrupt the educational program, chronic or continued disruption of instruction.

Any act of gross disrespect in words or actions.

Arson or use of fireworks, explosives, or flammable materials.

Unauthorized presence in the school building.

Repeated serious violation of any posted or published rule, regulation or expectation of the school by the principal or his/her assistant, that such conduct will lead to a suspension or recommendation for expulsion.

Gang activity at District 102 schools will not be tolerated. Gang activity includes, but is not limited to, the display or possession of gang symbols; soliciting others for membership; requesting payment of dues, insurance or other forms of protection from any individual; intimidating or threatening any individual; and/or inciting others to participate in any form of physical violence involving persons or property.

Bullying and/or intimidation of others including, but not limited to any aggressive or negative gesture, or written, verbal, or physical act that places another student in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or property, or that has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student. Bullying most often will occur when a student asserts physical or psychological power over, or is cruel to, another student perceived to be weaker. Such behavior may include but is not limited to: pushing, hitting, threatening, name calling, or other physical or verbal conduct of a belittling or browbeating nature.