Maple Grove Discipline Matrix

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Maple Grove Discipline Matrix

MAPLE GROVE DISCIPLINE MATRIX

Maple Grove Jr/Sr High School believes in every student’s right to access and obtain a quality education. Maple Grove utilizes a discipline matrix to communicate the way that the school will deal with discipline issues.

As a general rule, discipline will be progressive. This means that a student’s first violation will usually merit a lesser penalty than subsequent violations of the same rule.

As stated in the “Code of Conduct,” disciplinary actions, when necessary, will be firm, fair, and consistent so as to be most effective in changing student behavior.

The preceding student behaviors and consequences are subject to variable circumstances. Therefore, depending upon the manner and degree of certain student behaviors, the Building Principal shall retain the right to modify or adjust student disciplinary actions. In due process, the students have a right to appeal.

Depending upon the manner and degree of certain student behaviors, the Building Principal may determine that a student should be suspended for longer than five days. In such an instance, a Superintendent’s Hearing will be requested. Per education law, students may elect to proceed with this hearing or waive their right to a hearing and accept a district’s proposed long-term suspension.

If a student engages in a behavior or makes a statement that threatens the safety of another individual in the school (staff member or student), the Principal may request that the School Psychologist complete a risk assessment to determine whether that student poses a risk to the school environment. This assessment must be completed and a re-entry conference must be held to discuss the results before the student may return to school.

DETERMINING THE DISCIPLINARY RESPONSE

This document provides guidance to school officials when determining which disciplinary measure to impose. In determining how to best address inappropriate conduct, it is necessary to evaluate the totality of the circumstances surrounding the conduct. The following facts must be considered prior to determining the appropriate disciplinary measures:

The nature of the offense and the circumstances that lead to the offense
The student’s age
Information from parents, teachers and/or others, as appropriate
The student’s prior disciplinary record (including the nature of any prior misconduct, the number of prior instances of misconduct, and the disciplinary and guidance intervention measures applied for each)
The effectiveness of other forms of discipline
Other extenuating circumstances

Detention Times

Lunch Detention - During the student’s lunch
After School Detention - 2:35 - 4:30 * Parents must provide transportation

If a behavior plan is necessary it will include:

Student conference with the building administrator to explain their actions
The parent/guardian will be notified if offense warrants
Restitution will be provided if appropriate
A conflict resolution agreement will be created when two or more people are involved
A behavioral plan will be created, if a student is suspended
Consideration of victim’s rights

Key:

ISS In-School Suspension

OSS Out-of-School Suspension

PINS Person In Need of Supervision

Disorderly Conduct

INFRACTION	POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES/INTERVENTIONS
Disrupting Class - interfering in the education of others	Consequences Warning Detention Parent Conference
Skipping Classes	Consequences Warning Make up missed class time Detention Parent Conference
Failure to follow a Teacher/Administrative Directive	Consequences Warning Detention Parent Conference
Profanity Towards Staff	Consequences Warning Detention Parent Conference ISS
Using Inappropriate Language or Gestures	Consequences Warning Detention Parent Conference
Unauthorized Use of Cell Phones (ex. Using phone during class)	Consequences Phone will be confiscated If the phone is confiscated twice a parent will need to pick it up in the office Detention Loss of privilege to bring phone to school Drop phone off in the office every morning prior to the start of the school day
Public Displays of Affection	Consequences Warning Parent Conference
Dress Code Violations	Consequences Warning Change clothing/turn inside out Cover up Detention Parent Conference
Engaging in Willful Acts that Disrupt School (ex. Food fight)	Consequences ISS Parent Conference OSS
Horseplay	Consequences Warning Detention Parent Conference ISS
Trespassing	Consequences Detention Parent Conference Police will be contacted, if warranted
Inappropriate Use of Cell Phones (ex. Cyberbullying, sexting)	Consequences Phone will be confiscated If the phone is confiscated twice a parent will need to pick it up in the office Detention Loss of privilege to bring phone to school Drop phone off in the office every morning prior to the start of the school day
Obstructing Vehicular or Pedestrian Traffic	Consequences Detention Parent Conference

Disruptive Misconduct

INFRACTION	POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES/INTERVENTIONS
Tardy to School	Consequences Warning 3 Tardies = Lunch Detention Parent Conference Loss of Driving Priviledges
Tardy to Class	Consequences Warning 3 lates to class without a pass = lunch detention Parent Conference
Leaving School Without Permission	Consequences Parent Conference Detention Loss of driving privileges Loss of extracurricular privileges ISS OSS Contact police PINS referral
Failure to Serve Teacher Detention	Consequences Detention Parent Conference Loss of extracurricular privileges ISS PINS referral
Failure to Serve Administrative Detention	Consequences Detention Parent Conference Loss of extracurricular privileges ISS PINS referral

Violent Misconduct

INFRACTION

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES/INTERVENTIONS

Physical Altercation/

Fighting

Consequences

Detention
ISS
OSS
Police Action, if warranted
Superintendent Hearing

Intervention

Refer to counseling
Peer Mediation

Sexual Assault

Consequences

ISS
OSS
Police Action, if warranted
Superintendent Hearing

Intervention

Refer to counseling

Sexual Offenses

Consequences

ISS
OSS
Police Action, if warranted
Superintendent Hearing

Intervention

Refer to counseling

Threatening/

Intimidation

Consequences

Detention
Parent Conference
ISS
OSS
Police Action, if warranted
Superintendent Hearing

Intervention

Refer to counseling
Education
Peer mediation

Weapons Possession

Consequences

ISS
OSS
Police Action, if warranted
Superintendent Hearing

Displaying What Appears to be a Weapon

Consequences

ISS
OSS
Police Action, if warranted
Superintendent Hearing

Threatening to Use Any Weapon

Consequences

ISS
OSS
Police Action, if warranted
Superintendent Hearing

Intentionally Destroying the Property of others

Consequences

Detention
Parent Conference
ISS
OSS
Restitution
Police Action
Superintendent Hearing

Vandalism

Consequences

Detention
Parent Conference
ISS
OSS
Restitution
Police Action
Superintendent Hearing

Conduct that Endangers the Safety, Morals, Health and Welfare of Others

INFRACTION	POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES/INTERVENTIONS
Bullying/ Intimidation	Consequences Detention Parent Conference Loss of extracurricular privileges ISS Intervention Refer to counseling Education Peer Mediation
Cyber Bullying	Consequences Detention Parent Conference Loss of computer privileges Loss of extracurricular privileges ISS OSS Police action, if warranted Intervention Refer to counseling Education
Sexual Harassment	Consequences Detention Parent Conference Loss of extracurricular privileges ISS OSS Police action, if warranted Intervention Refer to counseling
Harassment	Consequences Detention Parent Conference Loss of extracurricular privileges ISS OSS Police action, if warranted Intervention Refer to counseling Student education
Defamation	Consequences Detention Parent Conference ISS OSS Police action, if warranted
Indecent Exposure	Consequences Detention Parent Conference ISS OSS Police action, if warranted
Discrimination	Consequences Parent Conference ISS OSS Police action, if warranted Intervention Education
Hazing	Consequences Detention Parent Conference ISS OSS Police action, if warranted
Gambling	Consequences Detention Parent Conference ISS OSS Police action, if warranted Intervention Referral to counseling Referral to outside support
Initiating a Reported Warning of Fire or Other Catastrophe without Valid Cause, Misuse of 911 or a Fire Extinguisher	Consequences ISS Police action, if warranted

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco

INFRACTION	POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES/INTERVENTIONS
Possession of Tobacco or any Smoking Materials (including vaping) or Related Paraphernalia (matches, lighter, rolling papers)	Consequences Parent Conference ISS OSS Police action, if warranted Intervention Counselor will provide parents with district and community resources Parent/student education
Possession/Use of Alcohol on School Property, School Sponsored Events or During, To or From a School Event	Consequences Detention ISS OSS Loss of privileges (10 - 40 weeks) Police action, if warranted Interventions Counselor will provide parents with district and community resources Parent/student education
Inappropriately Possessing, Using or Sharing Prescription and/or Over the Counter Medications	Consequences ISS OSS Police action, if warranted Interventions Counselor will provide parents with district and community resources Parent/student education
Possession or Under the Influence of Any Illegal Drug or Substance	Consequences ISS OSS Loss of privileges (10 - 40 weeks) Police action, if warranted Interventions Counselor will provide parents with district and community resources Parent/student education

Transportation Misconduct

INFRACTION

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES/INTERVENTIONS

Engaging in misconduct while on the bus or at the bus stop

Consequences

Warning
Detention
Suspension of bus privileges
ISS

Intervention

Meet with the bus driver
Meet with the Transportation Supervisor

Academic Misconduct

INFRACTION	POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES/INTERVENTIONS
Plagiarism/copying/cheating	Consequences Zero on the assignment Detention Parent Conference Loss of privileges ISS Intervention Referral to the Academic Integrity Committee Peer tutor Community Service
Forgery	Consequences Detention ISS
Theft	Consequences Detention ISS OSS Police action, if warranted
Assisting another student in any of the above	Consequences Detention Zero on the assignment Parent conference Loss of privileges ISS Interventions Referral to the Academic Integrity Committee Community Service Peer tutor

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Maple Grove Discipline Matrix

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