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Note: It is the desire of the Newton-Conover City Schools that every child have the opportunity for a better life through an education. We want to create safe learning environments for our students so they feel comfortable and ready to learn. It is the belief that every child can learn and deserves to learn that drives our efforts to improve our educational offerings for our customers: the students of the Newton-Conover City Schools. This foundational belief is at the core of the work we do as a school system. That said, it is imperative that the focus of our district and school-level staff be on the students of the Newton-Conover City Schools. We embrace the strong partnership we have with both the Catawba County Schools and the Hickory City Schools as we know that some of our students choose to receive their education in one of these two fine districts. We want to see all three systems grow and thrive in these difficult times in public education. However, our ultimate responsibility is to the students of the Newton-Conover City Schools.
Elementary Code of Conduct
Minor Discipline Violations
The following is a list of minor violations of the Student Code of Conduct. This is not an all-inclusive list.
Serious Violations
Serious violations may include but are not limited to the following:
Middle/High School Code of Conduct
LEVEL I
Level I violations will result in a variety of consequences, including warning, parent conference,
afternoon detention, **Saturday detention, **loss of driving privileges, in-school suspension, out
of school suspension, bus suspension, or recommendation to an alternative setting.
*Abusive language or gestures
*Profanity
*Public display of affection
*Breaking lunch line
*Inappropriate conduct
*Class disruption or disturbance
*Possession of electronic devices (beepers, cell phones, jam boxes, games,
CD players and other devices)
*Inappropriate dress
*Gambling
*Failure to sign in or out
*Failure to attend teacher detention
*Failure to attend afternoon detention
**Unauthorized visit to the parking lot
*Forgery
*Food / beverages in unauthorized areas
*Knowingly providing false information
*Tardies to classes and / or school
*Inappropriate computer use
*Horseplay
Note: Upon the third ISS assignment, a letter will be sent to the parents stating that any additional
infractions will automatically result in suspension from school. No student may accumulate more than 3
Saturday detentions or 3 in-school suspensions per semester.
LEVEL II
Consequences for Level 2 offenses are more severe, ranging from parent conference, Saturday detention, in-school suspension to out-of-school suspension ( 1- 3 days), loss of driving privileges, Bus suspension and / or alternate school referral.
*Insubordination (See definition below)
*Inciting, aiding or abetting a fight
*Throwing inappropriate objects
*Failure to attend Saturday detention
*Inappropriate conduct on a school or activity bus
*Trespassing or loitering on campus
*Assault on another student – stop on command
*Aggressive behavior towards another student
*Acts of dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, lying and stealing)
*Truancy (leaving class/campus without permission)
*Violation of the N-CHS Honor Code
Definitions:
*Insubordination: Failure to comply with a reasonable request by an adult in a supervisory role.
LEVEL III
Level III offenses are of a more serious nature; therefore, consequences are more severe, ranging from in-school suspension to out-of-school suspension ( 3-5 days), loss of driving privileges, bus suspension /expulsion, and / or alternate school referral.
*Sexual harassment (The following are examples of sexual harassment, but are not inclusive:
comments, jokes, or gestures that have sexual connotations; and touching, grabbing, or pinching
in a sexual way. School staff will actively investigate all reported sexual harassment
complaints.)
*Sexual misconduct
*Harassment and / or hazing of others (See definition)
*Profanity and / or obscene gestures towards staff
*Tobacco possession or use
*Theft from student, teacher, or school
*Vandalism under $50
*Threats against students and staff
*Extortion
*Fighting (requiring staff intervention)
*Refusal to obey administrative staff
LEVEL IV
Level IV offenses are of such a serious nature that they will result in immediate suspension from
school for no less than 10 days. In addition, law enforcement officials will be notified; and the
administration will recommend long-term suspension for the remainder of the semester and/ or
school year. Level IV violations include but are not limited to the following:
*Any offense that falls under the Safe Schools Act
*Possession or use of fireworks or other explosive devices
*Possession or use of a gun, firearm, bomb, explosive
*Extremely volatile behavior that threatens the safety of students and / or staff
*Aggressive behavior against administration or staff
*Assault / battery on administration or staff
*Possession or use of a firearm
*Sexual assault of any nature
*Possession, consumption / use, sale, distribution of alcohol, prescription drugs,
or any controlled substance.
*Bomb Threat or Hoax
*Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs on campus or school activities
*Possession or sale of stolen property
*Arson
*Discharging of fire safety equipment or setting off false fire alarm
*Trespassing (including students under suspension)
*Vandalism in excess of $50
*Theft / burglary in excess of $50
*Gang-related activity