WCPS Student Handbook 2023-2024

Wicomico County Public School System Student Handbook 2424 NorthGate Drive | P.O. Box 1538 Salisbury, MD 21802-1538 F A4X1401- 607- 677- 474- 40404 4 DISTRIBUTION DATE: 2023‐2024 SCHOOL YEAR

TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Letter from Superintendent of Schools ............................................................5 II. Four Vision Points..............................................................................................6 III. Philosophy ...........................................................................................................7 IV. Wicomico County Public Schools .....................................................................7 V. Conduct, Discipline, and Interventions ............................................................8 1. Code of Conduct.............................................................................................9 A. WCPS Student Code of Conduct Policy ..................................................... 9 B. Wicomico County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct Procedure.... 11 • Importance of Good Behavior.................................................. 12 • Addressing Unacceptable Behavior ......................................... 12 • Responses and Interventions .................................................... 13 • Levels of Responses and Interventions for Violations ............ 15 • Exclusionary Discipline Responses ....................................................16 • Levels of Responses and Interventions.................................... 17 • Consequences for Violations of Code of Conduct................... 19 • Discipline for Activities Not Occurring on School Premises .. 22 • Disciplinary Appeals Process................................................... 22 • Submission of Complaints or Concerns ................................... 22 • Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ............ 22 2. Additional Conduct, Discipline, and Intervention Policies & Procedures ............... 24 A. Acceptable Use of Technology Policy ........................................................ 24 B. Bullying Harassment, Intimidation, or Hazing Policy & Procedure .24 C. Conduct-Based Alternative Education Policy & Procedure........................ 24 D. Dangerous Weapons/Instruments in the Schools Policy............................. 24 E. Gangs, Gang Activity and Similar Destructive or Illegal Group Behavior Policy and Procedure .................................................................................. 24 F. Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy & Procedure ........................... 24 G. Student Alcohol/Controlled Dangerous Substance Policy.......................... 25 H. Student Dress Code Policy & Procedure..................................................... 25 I. Student Expulsion and Suspension Policy & Procedure ............................. 25 J. Tobacco-Free Schools Policy...................................................................... 25 3. Additional Conduct, Discipline, and Intervention Practices .................................... 26 A. Detention ..................................................................................................... 26 B. Gun-Free School Act (GFSA)..................................................................... 26 C. School Resource Officers............................................................................ 26 D. Searches ...................................................................................................... 27 4. Rights and Responsibilities ...................................................................................... 28 A. Students ....................................................................................................... 28 B. Parents/Guardians........................................................................................ 28 C. Teachers ...................................................................................................... 29 D. Principals..................................................................................................... 29 E. Superintendent............................................................................................. 29 5. Additional Rights and Responsibilities Policies & Procedures................................ 30 A. Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy.................................... 30 B. Section 504/Title II Grievance Procedure ................................................... 30 C. Freedom of Speech and Press in School-Sponsored Student Media/Publications Policy .......................................................................... 30 D. Religious Observance Policy & Procedure ................................................. 30

TABLE OF CONTENTS E. Title I Equivalence Policy ........................................................................... 30 F. Title I Equitable Services Dispute Resolution Policy ................................. 30 G. Title I Equitable Services Dispute Resolution Procedure ........................... 30 VI. Grading and Academics.....................................................................................31 1. Grading, Promotion, and Retention Policy .............................................................. 32 2. Grading, Promotion, and Retention Procedure......................................................... 33 3. Additional Grading and Academic Policies & Procedures....................................... 57 A. Academic Eligibility for Co-curricular and Extracurricular Activities Policy & Procedure ................................................................................................ 57 B. Field Trips Policy & Procedure................................................................... 57 C. Infants and Toddlers Program Policy.......................................................... 57 D. Senior Scholastic Recognition Policy ......................................................... 57 E. Special Education Services for Students with Disabilities Policy .............. 57 4. Grading and Academic Practices.............................................................................. 58 A. College Admission Tests............................................................................. 58 B. Financial Aid............................................................................................... 58 C. High Performing Learners........................................................................... 59 D. Homework................................................................................................... 59 E. Honor Roll................................................................................................... 59 F. Interscholastic Athletics .............................................................................. 59 G. National Honor Society............................................................................... 60 H. Report Cards/Reporting to Parents.............................................................. 60 I. Student Service Learning ............................................................................ 60 J. Summer School ........................................................................................... 60 K. Textbooks.................................................................................................... 61 L. Wicomico County Certificate of Merit ....................................................... 61 5. Schools, Programs, and Services Practices .............................................................. 62 A. Career and Technology Education Programs .............................................. 62 B. Choices Academy ....................................................................................... 62 C. Elementary Education ................................................................................. 62 D. English Language Learners (ELL).............................................................. 63 E. Evening High School .................................................................................. 63 F. Financial Aid............................................................................................... 63 G. Middle Schools............................................................................................ 64 H. Pre-Kindergarten ......................................................................................... 65 I. Special Education........................................................................................ 64 J. Title I/State Compensatory Education Program.......................................... 65 K. Wicomico County Early Learning Center (WELC) .................................... 65 L. Wicomico County Judy Center ................................................................... 65 VII. Attendance..................................................................................................................... 66 1. Per Term Lateness Consequences............................................................................ 67 2. Student Attendance Policy ....................................................................................... 68 3. Student Attendance Procedure ................................................................................. 69 4. Additional Attendance Policies & Procedures ......................................................... 80 A. Evening High School Attendance Policy & Procedure ............................... 80 B. Pre-Kindergarten Attendance Policy & Procedure...................................... 80 5. Attendance Practices ................................................................................................ 81 A. Absence/Extracurricular Activity................................................................ 81

TABLE OF CONTENTS B. Early Dismissal ........................................................................................... 81 C. School Hours ......................................................................................81 VIII. School Attendance Area Assignment & Transportation ................................82 1. School Attendance Area Assignment & Transportation Policies and Procedures ......................................................................................................83 A. Assignment of Students to School Policy *and*................................83 Special Permission to Attend School Outside of the Assigned Attendance Area Procedure ...............................................................83 B. School Delay, Early Dismissal and Cancellation Policy & Procedure............................................................................................83 C. Student Conduct on School Vehicles Policy......................................83 D. Student Transportation Policy & Procedure.......................................83 E. Tuition and Admission of Non-Resident Students Policy & Procedure............................................................................................83 2. Student Transportation Practices....................................................................84 A. Bus Notes ...........................................................................................84 B. Closing of School ...............................................................................84 IX. Nutrition, Health, & Wellness ...........................................................................86 1. Health Wellness & Nutrition Policies & Procedures .....................................86 A. Administering Medication to Students Policy & Procedure ..............86 B. Anabolic Steroids & Human Growth Hormone Policy......................86 C. Communicable Disease and Bloodborne Pathogen Policy ................86 D. Concussion Policy & Procedure ............................................................. 86 E. Unpaid School Meal Charges Policy .................................................86 F. Wellness through Nutrition and Physical Activity Policy & Procedure............................................................................................86 G. Pregnant and Parenting Students Policy & Procedure............................. 86 2. Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Practices ......................................................87 A. Food Service.......................................................................................87 B. Health Screening ................................................................................87 C. Vision Screening ................................................................................87 D. Immunizations ....................................................................................88 E. Student Accident Insurance................................................................88 X. Community Engagement ...................................................................................89 1. Community Engagement Policies & Procedures ...........................................89 A. Community Use of School Facilities Policy & Procedure .................89 B. Family Engagement Policy & Procedure ...........................................89 C. WCPS Visitor Policy & Procedure ....................................................89 XI. General Information ..........................................................................................90 1. Directory Information.....................................................................................91 2. Student Records Policy & Procedure .............................................................91 3. Protection of Student Privacy Rights Policy & Procedure.............................91 XII. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Annual Notice .................. 92 XIII. END .....................................................................................................................93

N. Eugene Malone, Jr. Chairman Allen C. Brown, Sr. Vice Chairman Susan W. Beauchamp Dr. Bonnie H. Ennis Kristin N. Hazel John Palmer David A. Plotts BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WICOMICO COUNTY P.O. Box 1538 2424 NorthGate Drive Salisbury, MD 21802-1538 410-677-4400 FAX 410-677-4444 www.wcboe.org The Wicomico County Board of Education prohibits illegal discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, immigration status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family/parental status, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, poverty and socioeconomic status, language, or other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other Title 36 designated youth groups. Discrimination undermines our community’s long-standing efforts to create, foster and promote equity, inclusion and acceptance for all. Micah C. Stauffer, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Dear Students, Parents/Guardians, and Families, On behalf of Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS), I would like to welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year. It is my sincere pleasure to serve as your Superintendent of Schools and to have the opportunity to work in this capacity with such an amazing community. Education is truly a team effort, and students, parents and guardians, teachers and staff, and our community must all work together to make this a successful year. WCPS has set high expectations for our schools and has a strong foundation in place with the goal of preparing every student to be college and/or career ready. Moving forward, we will continue to have high expectations for student learning and student discipline. We will implement key initiatives, including the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, to ensure our students are learning at high levels and our schools provide a safe and inviting environment for students and families. We look for our students to give the time, effort, and care necessary to make our school system a positive experience for all. This student handbook is designed to inform those in the school community of the policies and procedures that support learning and a safe and positive school climate. Specifically, it includes the recently revised WCPS Code of Conduct which stresses the importance of good behavior as part of effective student learning. It also describes behaviors that are unacceptable, and the interventions and consequences that are used to address inappropriate student behaviors. Parents/guardians and students are asked to review all of the information in the student handbook carefully. It is important that everyone be familiar with and aware of the contents of this document, so that all of our students will be supported in achieving academic, social, and behavioral success. All WCPS staff members are eager to work with our students, families, and community this school year as we strive to move forward together as a team, reaching new levels of success. Our administration and staff members at the school and district level are counting on each individual student to meet the responsibilities required of good citizens, as detailed in the student handbook. Thank you. Sincerely, Micah C. Stauffer, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

WICOMICO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUR VISION POINTS We aspire to be: I. A public school system rooted in a culture of respect, transparency, and collegiality; where trust, the quality of relationships and empowerment are clearly understood to the foundation for success. II. A public school system committed to safe schools; created through a careful balance of clearly communicated and enforced expectations and an atmosphere where students know that teachers and administrators believe in them. III. A public school system dedicated to meeting the needs of each student from the most gifted to the most challenged; focusing on early literacy, student engagement in authentic problem solving, innovative instruction that encourages creativity, and preparing students with 21st century skills necessary to successfully enter college or the world of work. IV. A public school system our community believes in – where teachers compete for jobs, employers compete for well-prepared graduates, families choose to live, and businesses aspire to relocate because of its reputation built upon the pursuit of excellence in providing an outstanding education for our community’s students.

Philosophy The Wicomico County Public School System is committed to providing an orderly, safe and stimulating learning environment for all students. The Wicomico County Board of Education believes each student has the right to learn and each teacher has the right to teach in an educational setting that is safe, free from disruption, and conducive to learning. Establishing and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere is dependent upon the sustained and cooperative effort of students, parents, the community, and all persons working for or associated with the Wicomico County Public School System. Wicomico County Schools Wicomico County covers 374 square miles and has a total population of more than 103,000, with about two-thirds of the population centered in and around the City of Salisbury. Salisbury and Wicomico County serve the Eastern Shore of Maryland and the Delmarva Peninsula as a hub for culture, shopping, business, recreation, history and education. The Wicomico County Public School System, established in 1868, is a key part of this thriving community. In order to meet the needs for Prekindergarten-Grade 12 education for county students, Wicomico County Public Schools has a diversity of school organizational structures and programs. Wicomico County schools serve nearly 15,000 students through its: 16 elementary schools serving a variety of grade levels from Prekindergarten, Age 3, to Grade 5 1 elementary and middle school 1 middle and high school 3 middle schools 3 high schools 1 Evening High School1 secondary alternative education program In addition, housed at various locations around the county, the school system offers many programs such as the Birth to Five program for early intervention services, the Magnet Program for intermediate (grades 3-5) high-performing learners, the intermediate/middle Thinking and Doing (TAD) Program for gifted and talented education, the middle school NexGen STEM Academy, the Wicomico County Visual and Performing Arts Program, Career and Technical Education, JROTC, the Online Learning Labs, the English Language Support Center, and a broad array of Special Education and related services that students may access if needed up through age 20.

CONDUCT, DISCIPLINE, AND INTERVENTIONS

Wicomico County Board of Education Approval Status Index Code Title: WCPS Student Code of Conduct Policy SFS-GEN-PL-028 First Adopted: 07/11/23 Legal Review: 06/27/23 Approved Revisions: 07/11/23 Effective: 07/12/23 Page 1 of 2 WICOMICO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION P.O. BOX 1538 2424 NORTHGATE DRIVE., SUITE 3, SALISBURY, MD 21802-1538 SFS-GEN-PL-028 WCPS Student Code of Conduct Policy 1 2 I. Purpose 3 The Wicomico County Board of Education (WCBOE) has both the responsibility and authority to 4 adopt policies designed to create safe schools and to reflect a discipline philosophy based on the goals 5 of fostering, teaching, and acknowledging positive behavior. These policies and associated 6 procedures support the goal of maintaining an environment of order, safety, and discipline necessary 7 for effective learning. The WCBOE believes that the pursuit of education is not merely a right, but it 8 is a privilege which carries with hit the respect of the guidelines governing behavior. 9 10 II. Policy Statement 11 The WCBOE is committed to creating and supporting schools where teaching and learning take place 12 every day in safe, supportive, and respectful school environments and where students, school staff, 13 and families are valued and can succeed. These safe, supportive, and respectful school environments 14 are maintained through clear communication of expectations for appropriate behaviors, the teaching 15 and reinforcing of appropriate behaviors, and the communication and administration of appropriate 16 consequences for inappropriate behaviors. 17 18 III. Definitions 19 A. “Alternative Educational Setting” means a location outside of the designated home school 20 designed to accommodate the needs of students who have demonstrated the need for significant 21 academic or behavioral support. 22 B. “Behavioral Intervention Plan” means a formal plan designed by the school staff to offer positive 23 behavioral interventions, strategies and support. 24 C. “Conference” means a discussion or dialogue between staff of Wicomico County Public Schools 25 (WCPS) and a parent and/or guardian of the student for the purpose of identifying areas of 26 difficulty, manners of support and expectations for improvement which may or may not result in 27 the creation of a Behavioral Intervention Plan. 28 D. “Detention” means students may be assigned detention to be served before school or after school 29 at the discretion of the teacher. Parents will be notified of the date and time of the detention and 30 will agree to provide transportation for the student immediately at the end of an after-school 31 detention. 32

Wicomico County Board of Education Approval Status Index Code Title: Student Code of Conduct Procedure SFS-GEN-PR-008 First Adopted: Legal Review: 06/27/23 10/10/17 03/10/15 Approved Revisions: 07/11/23 10/06/17 03/10/15 Effective: 07/12/23 10/11/17 03/11/15 Page 1 of 1 WICOMICO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION P.O. BOX 1538 2424 NORTHGATE DRIVE., SUITE 3, SALISBURY, MD 21802-1538 SFS-GEN-PR-008 Wicomico County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct Procedure (see attached pages)

CODE OF CONDUCT Importance of Good Behavior Ta nh de oWr di ceorml y i cs cohCoooul ne tnyv Pi ruo bnlmi c eSncthcooonl dSuycsitveemt oh laesa ar nd ionpgt ef odr aa lul ns it fuodr emn tCso. Td eh eo Cf Co do ne do uf cCto tnodauscst i fsot ri nWpi rc oo vmi di ci on gC oa usna tf ye Pi nusbt rl iucc tSi cohnoa ol lasc tai pv ipt li ieess, et xo t raal cl usrcrhi couol la re na vc ti ri voint ime se ns ut sc hi nacsl uddai nn cge sb, ustp onrotts lei mv eint et sd, st oc h tohoel cclluabs ss r, oa onmd f iaenl dd trrei pl ast eads wo f e Cl l oans dtuhcet s tcoh oporlobmuos toe r ps oc hs iot oi vl er ebl ae theadv itor ar nisnp ot hr tea tsi cohnooofl aennyv ti ryopnem. Fei nr st t. a nGdo of od r ec mi t ioz setn, si ht ii ps tohne gt oh ae l socf htohoe l Cboudse, playground, athletic field, classroom or any other school related activity is expected. 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Discipline for students with disabilities must be in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Ab ec tc(oInDdEuAc)t eadn dwtiht he Aa lml ienrvioc al vnesdwpiat hr tDi eiss abbeiilni tgi easf fAocrtd(eAdDdAu)e. pArtohcoersosu. g h i n v e s t i g a t i o n o f a n y a n d a l l i n f r a c t i o n s w i l l Criminal violation(s) of the law including but not limited to: possession of a firearm or weapon; arson; false ad lraurgms ,s aol rc obhooml , bi nt hh ra el aant st s; pohr ytsoi bc aa lc ac ot t awc ikl sl ;bsee xr eufael rar sesda ut ol t tsh; ea nSdc hdoi sotlr iRbeustoi nu gr c, ue sOi nf fgi coerr b( eS iRnOg )uonrd eo rt ht ehre ai np fpl ur oe pn rc iea toef loanwl y ebnef oc rocnetma cet ne td ai ng et nh ceye. vTe nh te oSfcshuobosl t Ra ne tsioaul rhcaer mO f of i rc et hr r(eSaRt Oo)f os ur bost thaenrt iaapl ph raor pmr itaot et hl ea wp heynsfioc ar cl es ma f ee tnyt oa fg setnucdye wn ti sl l, st ot acf fr iomr iontahl ecropn edruscotnos f tph ea rt scoannsn oo tt hbeer st ahfaenl ys at unddeanpt ps . r oApcrt ii aotnesl yt ahkaennd lbeyd l tahwr oeungf ho rsccehmo oe nl pt rwoicl el db ue rceosnos ri dt eo rreeds pt oo nb de separate and apart from any disciplinary actions taken by the school.

Responses and Interventions Responses to behavior may also include interventions designed to address the behavior, reteach the correct b en eh vi a r v o i n o m r, e a n n t d . provide the student with acceptable replacement behaviors conducive to a safe and secure school The following is meant to illustrate the kinds of responses and interventions that are available and commonly u lis s t e . d by school administrators and staff to respond to student behaviors. It is not intended to be an exhaustive Behavioral Contract: Correcting inappropriate or disruptive student behavior through a formal plan designed by school staff to offer positive behavioral interventions, strategies and supports Board of Education Conference: Conferencing with board of education staff including Pupil Personnel Workers and including the parent and the student for the purpose of identifying areas of difficulty and manners of support Bus Suspension: Removing the privilege of bus transportation for a designated period of time as a result of negative behavior on the bus Check-In: Prompting students to have an informal check-in with a school counselor, school social worker, student advisor or other staff member who has a positive relationship with the student Classroom-Based Responses: Prompting a student to reflect on his/her behavior using classroom strategies lsouscshoafsctliamsser-oooumt, tperaicvhileerg-es,tuodr eanptocloognyfelreettnecre, reflection chair, redirection (e.g., role play), seat change, call home, Community Conferencing: Bringing together students, school staff, and others involved in a conflict to discuss the topic, resolve issues, and propose solutions Conference with Student: Involving the student, the administrator and possibly the teacher and the parent in aa cboenhfaevr ieonrc, et ht he art ei as smo no sr ef os er rti ho eu sbtehhaanv ai ovr e, rpboaslswi bal er nci on ng swe qi tuhetnhcee fso oc uf st hbee i bn eg hoanv itoa rl kai nngd wa i tphl aans tf uo dr ecnhtarneggi anrgd ti nh ge behavior Confiscated Items: When items are confiscated as a result of a violation of the Code of Conduct, pf raorme ntths e/ gsuc ahrodoi la. nI tse smhsa lcl omn fai ks ce aat er rda mn gaeymbeen ht se lwd i at hs et hvei dsecnhcoeoilna adnmiinnvi setsrtai gt iaotni otno. Tp ihcek Wu pi c tohme i cc oo nCf oi suc na tt ye dB iot ae rmd( os )f Education bears no financial responsibility for items that are lost, stolen or damaged. Conflict Resolution: Using strategies to assist students in taking responsibility for peacefully resolving conflicts. Detention: Students may be assigned detention to be served before school or after school at the discretion of the tfoear cthheers. tuPdaerennt tismwmielldbiaetenloytiaftietdheofenthdeodf aatneaafntedr-tsimcheooofl dtheetednettioennt. ion and will agree to provide transportation Expulsion: The exclusion of a student from the student’s regular school program for 45 school days or longer, which may occur only under the following circumstances: • Tp rhieo rs tuop tehr ei nct oe mn dpel ne tt i oo nr odfe tshi geneaxt pe ud l sr ieopnr epseerni ot adt wi v oe uhl da sp do se et earnmiimn emdi nt he na tt tt hh ree as tt uodf esne tr’ iso ur es t hu ar nr mt ot os coht hoeorl students or staff • Texhteenstuppoesrisnibtelen.dent or designated representative limits the duration of the exclusion to the greatest • Tb ehhe asvcihoor osl us py sptoermt sperrovvi icdeess ttoh ep er xo cml uodt ee ds sutcucde es snftuwl irteht uc or nm pt oa rtahbel es et udduec na tt i’ so nraelgsuel ravr i caecsa da ne md ai cp pprroopg rr iaamt e. (COMAR 13A.08.01.11.(B)(2) )

Tt hhee spurpi ne rc iinp tael ns dh ea nl l t roefc socmh mo oel ns de xepxlpa ui nl si ni ognt hf reo imn csi cdhe onot lafnodr ot huet l fi onlilnogwt ihneg roefaf es on ns es sf ournnl eostsrhe ec o/ smhme fei nl edsi na gr ee px po rutl swi oi tnh: • Physical assault on any employee of the Board of Education • AWsiscaouml ti coor bC aotut en rt yy wo ri t hu paown eaanpyo np eargsaoi nn s ot na noyr poefrf s socnh uo no ld eprr et hmei sj ue sr i si fd itchtei ocnoonfdtuhcet Bi so adredt roi mf Eednut ac al ttioo nt hoef interest of the school system. • Violation of the Dangerous Weapons/Instruments in the Schools policy of the Board of Education at any time. Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavioral Intervention Plan: A Functional Behavior dA es tseersms mi neens t agpapt hr oe ar sc hi ne fsotrhma ta tsicohno aobl os tuat f fa ssht uo ud ledn tt a’ skien at op pc or or rperci at toer mo radnias gr ue pt ht i avte bbeehhaavvi oi orr. aTnhde iI nn ftoe rr mv eant ti oi onn i sP ltahne no fuf es resd pt oo sdi tei vv ee l bo ephaa Bv ieohraavl iionrt ae lr vI ne tnetri vo enn, st itor na t Pe gl ai ensf, oarntdh es uspt up do er tnst .dAe sBi ge nh ea dv i bo yr a l school staff to correct inappropriate or disruptive school behaviors. In-School Intervention: Removing the student within the school building “from the student’s current education pp rr iongcriapma l , "f o( rC Ou pM At oR b1u3tA n. 0o8t . 0m1o. 1r 1e ( tBh)a( n4 ) 1) , 0b us ct ht ho aotl i ds anyost ci no nas isdc ehroeodl ayne ai nr - sf oc hr odoi sl cs iupsl pi neanrsyi orne, abseocnasu sbey t thhees tsuc dh eo no tl is “afforded the opportunity to: • Appropriately progress in the general curriculum; • Rweitcheiaveditshaebsilpiteyciianlaecdcuocradtaionnceanwditrhetlahteedlaswe;rvices specified on the student IEP, if the student is a student • Ranedceive instruction commensurate with the program afforded to the student in the regular classroom; • P(CaOrtMicAipRat1e3Aw.0it8h.0p1e.e1r(sC a)(s2t)h(ea)y)would in their current education program to the extent appropriate.” In-School Suspension: In-school suspension is designed to be a structured behavioral intervention that as ud sdpr ee ns ss ei os nb oa nt hd tihs eaanc iamd epmo ri tcaannt dt oboelhi anvti ho er apl rnoegerdess soifvteh de i ss tcui pdlei nn et s mi t osdeer lv. eI sn. - IsScSh oi so al ns uasl pt eernnsai toi nv ei st od eo fui nt eodf sacsh tohoel rreemasoovnaslboyf tahestpurdinecnitpafrloomr ptrhiencsitpuadl’esndte’ssirgengeuel.ar education program for 30 minutes or more for disciplinary Loss of Privilege: A privilege such as recess, attending a school activity or the right to park on school property mdeatyerbmeinreedmboyvethdefporrinacippearlioodr porfintcimipeal’assdaescigonneseeq. uence for poor behavior. The time of restriction will be Mentoring: Pairing students with mentors (e.g., counselor, teacher, fellow student, or community member) who help their personal, academic, and social development Office Detention: Students may be assigned office detention to be served before or after school at the discretion otrfanthsepoprrtiantcioipnaflo. r Pthaeresntutsdewnitllimbme endoitaitfeielyd aotfththeeenddatoef aanndaftteimr-escohfoothl de edteentetinotnio. n and will agree to provide Out-of-School Suspension: Some infractions require that a student be suspended or excluded from school tf oe mr apnoyr ar reial ys of no rwai tl hi mo ui t te tdhne upmr iboer raopfpdr aoyvsa. l Douf rt ihneg psrui snpc ei pnasli. oTnhteh pe rsi tnucdi pe an lt mi s anyo st uasl lpoewn edda t sot ub de eonnt sf oc hr ouopl tpor o5pdear yt ys at hned aruetqhuoersi tt ya tno aedxdt ietni odntahl e5nduamy sb eorf oOfSdS afyr so mo f tshues ps eu npseiroi nn tbe enydoenndt o1f0 sdc ah yoso li sf . t Th eh eb es uh pa ve iroi nr twe na dr reannt tos f asnc he ox toel sn dheads suspension. (Reference – short term, long term, extended – COMAR 13A.08.01.11(B)(3-5) ) Parent Outreach: Informing parents/guardians of their child’s behavior and seeking their assistance in correcting inappropriate or disruptive behavior Parent Shadowing: Parents/guardians may be asked to share time with their student throughout the school day to further support positive behavior choices.

Recommend for Further Action: Recommending a student to an administrator or central office designee for aadltderitnioantiavledeadyuscoatfisouns, poerncsoinotna,cltowngit-htelramw seunsfpoercnesmioenn, texpulsion, referral to alternative intervention, referral to Referral to Alternative Intervention: Recommending a student to Alternative Placement Referral team for placement in alternative intervention program Referral to Guidance: Having the student work with the school counselor to identify supports for positive behavior choices Referral to Student Support Team: Bringing together a team of identified professionals under a case manager toouthceolmp edsevelop prevention and intervention techniques and alternative strategies designed to improve student Restrictions on Extracurricular Activities Incurred Through Suspension: Any student on assigned sa us ss ipgennesdi otni ms he aol lf bseu si npeelni gsiibo lne. tCooa- ct tuernrdi c ou rl apr aar ct itci vi pi tai tees i tnh aa nt yr es qc hu oi roel -gr real adteedd pe xa trrtai cciuprartiicounl airn aac t pi vriot igersa dmu rmi nagy t hb ee et hx ae tmapr et e sdp. oE nx st roar ceudr ar incdu/l aorr ascatni vc itti ioens eadr eb yd eafni ni endd iavsi df oul al ol ws csh: oa ol ll aacnt di v/i ot ire st ht eh aWt oi ccocmu ri cboe Cy oo nu dn ttyh eB on aorrdmoafl Es cdhuocoa lt idoany. Sa nu cdhoat hc teirv iatci et isv wi t ioeus lodcicnucrl ruidneg bbue ty on no dt bt he el i rme igtue lda rt os caht he dl eut il ec so, fc cl ul abs as ensd dsuorciinagl gt ha tehneor irnmg as ,l ds cahnoc oe sl ,dbaayn. Pq ua rettisc, i pp raot imo ns in commencement programs is specifically exempted. Students who have received a suspension of one to four days shall be ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities for a period of ten (10) school days including the days of suspension. Students who have accumulated five or more days of suspension from one or more suspensions shall be ineligible tsousppaerntsicioipna. te in extracurricular activities for a period of forty-five (45) school days including the days of Restitution: Requiring a student to compensate others for any loss, damage, or injury that has resulted because opfroajesctut,doernbt’ostbhehavior. Compensation may be made monetarily or by a student’s assignment to a school work Restorative Practices: Means a set of approaches and strategies that focus on repairing harm caused by wa i mr o nt og daodi nd gr e, sbsu itlhdei nrgo aont dc arue ps easi roi nf gc or enlfal itci ot sn sohr i pd si s, cainpdl i np ar or ymios tsiunegsaasnedn scer eoaf tceo am smuupnpiot yr tai vned aanc dc oiunnc tl ua sbiivl iet ys. cThhoeoyl environment. Suspension Alternative Program: This is an alternative to in-school suspension and/or out-of-school sbua ss pe de ndsiisocni pilni naanr ye pf froorgt rtaomk ea enpd tmh ae ys ot ucdc ue nr ta fi nt e rc lsacshs odoul roi rn go nt haeSraetguur dl aarys. cFhaoi loulr ed at yo . cTohmi sp layl twe ri nt ha ttihvies iospat i os cnhmo oaly- result in further disciplinary action. Teen Tobacco Program: Students who violate the tobacco policy will be subject to the penalties imposed in the CDoe dp ea r tomf eCnot .nTdhuec t s taundde nbt e wri el lf ebrer e rde f teor r et hde t oT etehne STcohboaoc lc oR ePsroougrrcaemO frfui cne r b (yS Rt hOe) oWr i coot mh ei cr o a pCporuonptryi a tHee al al twh enforcement agency for underage possession/use of a tobacco product. Verbal Warning: A formal or informal warning to a student concerning a behavior that needs to stop ilmoumdeinditahteelhya. Ellxwaamysp,leestcm. ight include but not be limited to: running in the halls, cutting in line, being excessively Levels of Responses and Interventions for Violations of the Code of Conduct The following pages provide a listing of unacceptable behaviors as outlined in the student Code of Conduct and tdheesigrenceoemomr tehnedseudpelervinetlesnodfenret smpaoynseensf,orincecl.uding interventions and consequences, a principal, a principal’s

Administrators have the authority and the responsibility to apply the Code of Conduct while considering the sdei svcei rpi ltiyn eo,f itnhcel ui ndfirnagc tIiSoSn, , Oa nS yS parni do r edxips uc il ps il oi nna, rwy irl el cboer dl i mo f i tt ehde st tou dt heen tm, aonsdt tsheev eargee, os fa ftehtey srt euldaet endt . bEexhcal uv si oi or ns ,a or yr behaviors that violate the legal rights of others. Consequences can be tailored to address individual circumstances; therefore, they may be listed below in more tbhya pn roong er el sesvievle. l yI nmr oe sr ep oi nn tseentsoi vset ucdoennste qmui es bn ec he sa.v iRo er ,ptehaet el od wc ehsrto lneivc eol ri nctuemr vuelna tt ii ov ne os hf foeunlsde sb eo ru ss ee dr i of iur ss t v, fi oo ll al ot wi o ends may require higher levels of interventions/consequences. Exclusionary Discipline Responses aEsxscilgunsmi o enna trsy od fi s ec xi pc ll iunsei orne as pr yo ndsies sc iipnlci nl ued er ei snp- socnhsoe os ,l spuasrpe ennt ss i owni l, lo bu et - opf r- os cvhi doeodl swu si tphe nws ri oi tnt eann dn oe xt ipc ue .l s i Ao nd .d iFt oi ornaal ll CinofuonrmtyaBtiooanrdaboof uEtduccoamtimonunSitcuadteionnt Erxepgaurlsdiionng aenxdclSuussiopnenarsyiondiPscoilpiclyin. e responses is included in the Wicomico For information regarding minimum education services provided during assignments of exclusionary discipline, refer to the Wicomico County Board of Education Student Expulsion and Suspension Policy.

LEVELS OF RESPONSES AND INTERVENTIONS LEVEL 1 EXAMPLES OF CLASSROOM, SUPPORT, AND TEACHER-LED RESPONSES Ts ahf ee seenrvei sr po on nms ee ns ta. rTe edaecshi eg rnse da rteo et ne ca oc hu raapgpe rdo tpor ii amt ep lbeemheanv ti oar vsaor it ehtayt ot hf et esatcuhdi enng t as nadr ec lraessspr eocotmf u lma anndacgaenml ee na rt ns tar na dt e cgoi enst.r iWb uhteent o a ac hp apnr og ep rt ihaet ec, ot ne ad ci thi oe rnss mt haayt ec on ng at rgieb ut ht ee tsot ut dh ee nstt’ us ds eunptp’ so irnt as py ps treomp rti oa teenos ru dr ei ssruucpctei vs es f bu el hl eaavrinoirn. gTahneds ec or en ss pi sot ne ns ec sy sohf or ue lsdp ob ne suesseadnidn a graduated fashion. • Cc ol ar sr se rcot ioomn ,- bwarsi et tde nr ersepf ol encst ei os n( /e a. gp. ovleorgbya, l rpermogirnedsesrssh/reeedt)irection, role play, daily • Detention • Restorative practices • Conflict resolution • Ptealreepnhto/ngeu,aer-dmiaaniloourttreexatc)h (contact parent/guardian via • Referral to appropriate substance abuse counseling service • Referral to health/mental health services • Informal and/or preventative school-based mentoring LEVEL 2 EXAMPLES OF TEACHER-LED AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTED RESPONSES Ts ahf eeseenrveisr po on nmsee ns ta. rMe ad ne syi go nf et hdetsoe treeascphoanps pe sr oepnrgi aa gt ee bt he eh as vt ui odre snot ’ st hsautptphoe rst t suydset ne mt s aa rned raersep de cetsfiuglnaenddt oc aanl t leera cr on nadni dt i oc on ns ttrhi abtu t e t o a cs eo vnet rr ii bt yu taen tdoatchkensotwu dl eedngt i’ sn gi npaoptpernot pi arli ai mt epol irc da ti si or nu sp tf iovre f bu et uhraev ihoarr. mT, hwe hs ei l er eksepeopni snegs t ahiems tt uo dceonr tr ei nc tsbc eh ho ao vl . i oTrhbeys es trreessps oi nngs ei tss s h o u l d be used in a graduated fashion. • Cc ol ar sr se rcot ioomn ,- bwarsi et tde nr ersepf ol encst ei os n( /e a. gp. ovleorgbya, l rpermogirnedsesrssh/reeedt)irection, role play, daily • Behavioral contract • Conflict resolution • cCohuenc ks e-ilno rw/sitthu dscehnot oaldvi so r • Detention • Tmeimn.)porary removal from class (<30 • Pc oa nr ef enrte/ng cuea r( dwi iat nh at enadc shteurd) e n t • Informal and/or preventative school-based mentoring • Functional Behavioral Assessment/Behavioral Intervention Plan • Referral to appropriate substance abuse counseling service • Referral to health/mental health services • Referral to student services team • Restorative practices • Loss of privileges • Restitution LEVEL 3 EXAMPLES OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTED AND REMOVAL RESPONSES Ts thuedseenrt e’ ss pi noanpspersoepnrgi aatgee ot rh ed isstruudpet ni vt e’ s bs euhpapvoi rotr s. yTsht eems e troe se pn os un rs ee ss ua icmc e tsos fcuol rl reeacrtnbi negh aa vnido rt ob ay l st et rr ecsos ni ndgi tiitosnsse tvhear ti tcyoannt rdi b u t e t o t h e as cc hk on oo lwsluesdpgei nn gs i po on tseonrt iianl- ismc hpol ioclaitni ot enrsvfeonrt fi ou nt usr. eShuac rhma , rwe mh i ol ev satl i sl lhkoeuel pd i bn eg ltihme i st et uddaesnmt iunc shc ahso op lr. a Tc thi ceasbe l ree, swpiot hnos eust mu nadyeirnmv oi nl vi negi ni t-s ability to adequately address the behavior. These responses should be used in a graduated fashion. • Cc ol ar sr se rcot ioomn ,- bwarsi et tde nr ersepf ol encst ei os n( /e a. gp. ovleorgbya, l rpermogirnedsesrssh/reeedt)irection, role play, daily • Behavioral contract • Conflict resolution • cCohuenc ks e-ilno rw/sitthu dscehnot oaldvi so r • Detention • Tmeimn.)porary removal from class (<30 • Pc oa nr ef enrte/ng cuea r( dwi iat nh aa nd dmsi tnui sdter na tt o r ) • Informal/preventative/formal mentoring • Functional Behavioral Assessment/Behavioral Intervention Plan • Referral to appropriate substance abuse counseling service • Referral to health/mental health services • Referral to student services team • Restorative practices • Loss of privileges • Restitution • In-school intervention • In-school suspension LEVEL 4 EXAMPLES OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTED AND SHORT-TERM OUT-OF-SCHOOL EXCLUSIONARY RESPONSES Tb ehhe as ev iroers opro np os et es natdi adlriems sp sl iecraitoi ou ns sb feohra fvui tour rwe hhial er mk e, ae ps itnugd et hnet ms t ua yd ebnet rienma osvcehdo of rl o. mW ht heen sncehcoeoslsea nr yv ,i rdounemt oe nt ht . e Tnhaet us er er eosf pt oh ne s e s gprraodmuoatteedsaffaesthyioonf .the school community by addressing self-destructive and dangerous behavior and should be used in a • Pc oa nr ef enrte/ng cuea r( dwi iat nh aa nd dmsi tnui sdter na tt o r ) • Loss of privileges • Restitution • In-school suspension • Referral to student services team • Formal mentoring program • Restorative practices • Short-term out-of-school suspension (1-3 days) • Temporary removal from class (<30 min.) • Functional Behavioral Assessment/Behavioral Intervention Plan

LEVEL 5 ERXEASPMOPNLSEESSOF LONG-TERM ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTED, OUT-OF-SCHOOL EXCLUSIONARY, AND REFERRAL Ts ehveesrei trye os pf ot hnes ebse rheamv ioovr ea an ds tpuodteenntt if ar ol imm tphl iec as ct ihoonosl feonr vf iur tounrme ehna tr mf o. r Ta hn eeyx tme na yd ei nd vpoel vr ieo tdh oe f pt li amc ee mb ee cnat uosfet ho fe tsht eu d e n t isnc haosoal f ce oemn vmi ruonni tmy ebnyt at hd ad tr epsrsoi vnigd es es l af -dddeist ti or uncatli vs ter au nc tdu dr ea na gnedr os eursvbi ceehsa. vTi ohre as en dr esshpoounl sdebs ep ur os emdoitne at hger as da fueat tye od f t h e fashion. • Restorative practice • Recommended for further action • R ed e u fe c r a r t a io l n to alternative/intervention • Referral to student services team • Loss of privileges • O u t*-Loof -nsgc -htoe or ml s u( 4s -p1e0n sdiaoyns ) *Extended (11-44 days) • Expulsion (exclusion from regular program for 45 days or longer)

Consequences for Violations of Code of Conduct 1Level 3 Responses for Alcohol, Inhalants, and Drug-Related Behaviors – Where schools feel that a student who is under the influence of or found using alcohol or substances must be removed from school gprroe cuanudtsi ,osnc ht oo oe lnsssuhroe ut lhda ct ot hnes isdteurdseenntdi si nlge at vhiensgt us cdheonot lhgormo uenodns mi netdhiec aclalreea ov ef ,arfaatmh ei lryt mh aenmabsear doirs cs iopml ienoanr ye ianbflrea ct ot i opnr o/ Ov iSdSe. aFsus ri st thaenrcme o. r e , w h e n s e n d i n g t h e s t u d e n t h o m e , s c h o o l s s h o u l d t a k e e v e r y 2t hFeo rs uppuer rpvoi ss ei os no of fr eacloi credn- ks ee de phi enagl, tfho-rc as rt ue dpernotfse sws ii tohn adli,soa rb iul istei edsuOnNd Le rY ,aunsyeoctohdeer 8a u9 t2h. o( r“ Ii tl lye guanldderrutghse” Cf oornst rt uodl l eend t Ss uwbisttha nd ci seaAb ci lti toi er suins ddeerf ianneyd oatsh tehr opsreosvui sbisotna nocf ef es dt he raat lalraewn. )o t l e g a l l y p o s s e s s e d , u s e d u n d e r 3A student may not be suspended out-of-school or expelled from school “solely for attendance-related offenses.” MD CODE ANN EDUCATION §7-305. This applies to class cutting, truancy, and tardiness. 4 pFt.o1r3p0u8rposes of record-keeping, for students with disabilities ONLY use code 891 for the selling of a drug or substance identified under the schedules of controlled substances in 21 U.S.C §812; 21 C.F.R. Level of Consequence Offense/Violation 1 2 3 4 5 Ext. OSS & Expulsion – Gr. 6-12 only Academic Dishonesty (801) Plagiarizing such as by taking another’s work or ideas (gr. 6-12); forgery, such as faking a signature of a teacher or parent; or cheating Alcohol 1,2 (201) Being under the influence of alcohol2 Using/possessing alcohol2 Distributing/selling alcohol Arson/Fire (501) Intentionally setting or attempting to set a fire or helping others to set a fire without intent to or the possibility of endangering others Intentionally setting a fire or helping others to set fire with the intent to endanger others or with the result of destroying valuable property Bullying/Harassment (407) Intentionally engaging in conduct including: any electronic communication, on or off school property; offensive verbal, physical, or written conduct that creates a hostile environment by substantially interfering with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities, or performance, or with a student’s physical or psychological well-being; or bias-related behavior including actions that may involve the use of images, language, or behaviors that directly or indirectly demonstrate racism, hostility, or contempt toward a person or group on the basis of actual or perceived identity Class Cutting3 (101) Failing to attend class, after arrival at school, without an excused reason Persistently failing to attend a scheduled class, after arrival at school, without an excused reason Destruction of Property (806) Causing accidental damage Intentionally causing damage to school/other’s property Intentionally causing damage to school/other’s property where act is especially serious based on factors (e.g. monetary property value, student’s knowledge of property value, student’s plan/age/purpose for destruction of property, status of behavior (persistent or behavioral) Disrespect (701) Making intentional and harmful gestures, symbols ,verbal or written comments, to others (e.g. cursing, talking back, verbal put-downs) Being insubordinate; repeatedly or persistently disrespectful, in defiance of authority Disruption (704) Intentionally engaging in minor behavior distracting from the learning environment Intentionally and persistently engaging in minor behavior that distracts from the learning environment (e.g. talking out of turn, throwing small items, horseplay) Intentionally engaging in moderate to serious behavior that distracts from teaching and learning, and/or directly affects the safety of others (e.g. throwing harmful items, sending incendiary texts/social media messages, disrupting fire drill) Repeatedly or persistently engaging in moderate to serious behavior that distracts from teaching and learning Dress Code (706) Sr et umdaeinnt as ti ns cvhioool al tai onnd odfetmh eo ndsrtersast ec ocdo emwp liilal nbceeabl lyo w e d t o aI nl l oa wd di ni tgi opna, rtehnet ss cthooborl i wn gi l al pa spsrios pt rs itautdeecnl ot st hwi nhgo taor es ci hn o o l . va ti ot ilraet iionnc loufdtihneg dc roensssi sctoednet ai nt t ai rcec ews hs ienrge aapppprl oi cparbi laet.e Violating dress code, after student has been warned Persistently violating dress code after student has been warned Drugs/Controlled Substances1 (203) Unauthorized use/possession of non-illegal drugs2,4 Being under the influence of illegal drugs2,4 Using/possessing illegal drugs2,4 Distributing/selling non-illegal or illegal drugs4 Explosives (503) Possessing an incendiary or explosive device or material or any combination of combustible or explosive substances, other than a firearm, that can cause harm to people or property Detonating or threatening to detonate an incendiary or explosive device or material

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