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Cell Phone Policy

2.26 Use of Wireless Communication Devices Wireless communication devices may be brought to school, but must be out of sight and kept in an “off” mode while on the school property during regular school hours. Use of a wireless communication device may include the imposition of criminal penalties if the device is used in a criminal act. (Any student who chooses to bring a wireless communication device to school shall do so at his or her own risk.)

NOTE: Violation of the conditions in this paragraph will result in confiscation of the device by school officials, and may result in other disciplinary actions set forth in the Code of Student Conduct under Class II Offenses. The confiscated device will be returned to the student’s parent/guardian only.

Multiple Class II Policy

2.19 Multiple Class II Offenses - The commission of five (5) or more Class II offenses by secondary students or three (3) or more Class II offenses by an elementary student. Students who commit multiple Class II Code of Conduct offenses must be referred to the Student Option for Success (SOS) Program.

NOTE: Students or parents who refuse to participate, fail to enroll, or do not complete the SOS program will be referred to the Hearing Officer for placement of the student in an Alternative Education Center. Participation should begin at first available class.

Any Section 504 or Exceptional Education student (other than gifted) must be referred first to the Multidisciplinary Referral Team for manifestation determination and recommendation.

Students who commit a subsequent Class II offense and/or violate their contract while they are enrolled in the SOS program will be placed at an Alternative Education Center by the Hearing Officer.

Any Section 504 or Exceptional Education student (other than gifted) must be referred first to the Multidisciplinary Referral Team for manifestation determination and recommendation.

In cases of extreme and excessive misbehavior, the SOS program may not be an option, and the student could be referred directly to the Hearing Officer for placement consideration in an alternative school setting.

Most Common Class II Offenses

2.01 Failure to Follow Directions Relating to Safety and Order in Class, School, School-Sponsored Activities or on the School Bus – Any refusal to comply with lawful and reasonable directions of a School District employee or agent that relates to the safety of students or school personnel, or to the maintenance of order while a student is under school jurisdiction.

2.16 Directing Obscene, Profane, or Offensive Language or Gestures to a School District Employee or Agent – Any behavior offensive to common propriety or decency directed to a School District employee or agent including, but not limited to, any verbal, written, electronic, or physical conduct such as threats, bullying, slurs, innuendos, or harassment, which has the purpose or the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.

2.17 Leaving School Grounds or the Site of Any School Activity Without Permission

2.20 False Information – Students must always tell the truth. Intentionally providing false information to a School District employee or agent including giving false student information data and concealment of information directly relating to school business. This includes, but is not limited to, failure to provide correct name, correct phone number or other pertinent data, forgery of school notes, readmit slips, tardy slips, excuse blanks, report cards, hall passes, field trip forms, scholarship warnings, notes to or from parents/guardians, or any other related materials.

2.28 Cheating And/Or Copying The Work of Others – Intentionally copying or using another’s work to receive credit or improve grades. Examples would include, but are not limited to: plagiarizing, giving or receiving answers during testing.

Paxon's Tardy Procedure

Consequences assigned to student tardies are as follows: 5th Tardy: Lunch Detention, 6th - 9th Tardy: After School Detention, 10th Tardy: In-School Suspension, Skipped Disciplinary Assignments: ISSP

End-of-Day Procedures

When the bell rings, students are to quickly exit the building and leave campus. Students remaining on campus for school-sponsored activities are to report to the sponsor or coach for the activity. All other students on campus are to report to the safe room for parent pick up.

Activity Bus Procedures

Students staying after school for school-sponsored activities must have a bus pass from the sponsor to ride the activity bus. The activity buses are only for students staying for school activities.

Safe Room Procedures

Students waiting for transportation home via activity bus or parent/ guardian transportation have a safe place to wait and do homework until transportation arrives.

Place: Room 106

Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Students riding the activity buses will be allowed to leave for the bus at 4:30 and 6:00.

Students riding home with a parent/ guardian will stay in the safe room until the parent arrives to sign them out.

Dress Code Policy

Administrators and teachers of the Duval County Public Schools shall enforce dress and grooming guidelines that promote the successful operation of the schools. The site administration shall be the final judge as to neatness and cleanliness of wearing apparel and whether or not such apparel is appropriate, disruptive, distracting, or in violation of health and safety rules. The General Code of Appearance shall not restrict the school administration’s authority to implement the School Board’s Policy on Student Uniforms.

Each student has the responsibility to dress appropriately for the school environment. Wearing apparel, jewelry (such as body piercing(s) ornaments) hair, and general appearance shall not disrupt the classroom atmosphere, shall not be unusually provocative, and/or shall not violate health and safety rules of the school. These guidelines for dress and grooming are provided to assist parents and shall apply to all students in the public schools of Duval County. Student dress and grooming shall be neat and clean, and follow the general guidelines below.

. Elementary School students are not allowed to wear shoes without closed heels or back straps.

. Shoes must be worn. However, bedroom shoes or slippers shall not be worn.

. Halter-tops, tank tops, backless tops, top with thin or no straps, or tops that show midriff or expose the body are

prohibited.

. See-through or mesh garments shall not be worn without appropriate undergarments.

. Form-fitting or overly tight clothing shall not be worn without appropriate outer garments.

. Properly hemmed outer garments such as shorts, divided skirts, and dresses may be worn, provided they are not

disruptive or distractive, as determined by the school administration. Garments including, but not limited to such items as boxer shorts, traditionally designed as undergarments, may not be worn as outer garments.

. Clothing and accessories shall not be worn if they display profanity, violence, lewd and obscene messages, sexually suggestive phrases, or advertisements, phrases or symbols of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs or other symbols phrases or advertisements that would be offensive to common propriety or decency.

. Head coverings, including, but not limited to, caps, hats, bandannas, hair curlers, and/or sunglasses, shall not be worn on school property, unless required by a physician or authorized by school personnel.

. The waistband of shorts, slacks, skirts, and similar garments shall not be worn below the hips. Underwear, midriff and back may not be exposed. If belts, suspenders, and straps are worn, they shall be worn in place and fastened.

. Any articles of clothing or jewelry that may cause injury to oneself or to other students are not allowed.

. Wearing apparel, jewelry (such as body piercing(s) ornaments) hair, and general appearance shall not disrupt the classroom atmosphere, shall not be unusually provocative, and/or shall not violate health and safety rules of the school.

All students must adhere to these minimal guidelines for acceptable apparel and appearance. In order to maximize instructional time, students will be given an opportunity to immediately correct dress code violations.