Unacceptable Behaviours and Sanctions

Category 1 Type 1 Offences/Unacceptable Behaviours

1. Loud talking in class

2. Repeated lateness

3. Littering

4. Cursing and arguing

5. Chewing gum in class

6. Eating in class

7. Cheating at examinations

8. Superimposing/altering figures on report booklets/cumulative record cards.

9. Making fun of other persons (teasing, name calling)

10. Bullying

11. Being out of school uniform without permission

12. Hitting

13. Inappropriate touching

14. Failing to do homework

15. Destroying and/or defacing textbooks

16. Pelting other persons

17. Obscene gestures

18. Playing rough

19. Stealing

20. Unexcused absences

21. Disrespect for teachers

22. Possessing and making use of pagers, cellular phones, and computer games in class/school

23. Copying (writing other learners work to use as your own)

24. Banging objects in class

25. Spitting on one another

26. Pinching

27. Malicious scratching of face and body parts of other learners

28. Punching

29. Making faces

30. Stretching out of tongue

31. Telling untruths

32. Urinating and defecating around school building and compound

33. Indecent exposure

34. Kicking other persons

35. Biting other persons               

Category 1 Type 1 Disciplinary Actions/Sanctions

1. Parental contract

2. Detention before and/or after school

3. In-school suspension

4. Withdrawal of privileges

5. Cleaning of part of premises where infraction occurred

6. Referral to Counsellor/School Welfare Officer

7. Reprimand by supervising teacher

8. Writing/reciting lines

Category 1 Type 11 Unacceptable Behaviour

1. Category 1 Type 1 offenses which continue after three attempts to correct them

2. Fighting

3. Biting other persons

4. Leaving school or school sponsored activities without permission

5. Skipping classes

6. Using rude, vulgar language

7. Possessing or using matches or lighters without teacher supervision

8. Smoking

9. Refusing to wear school uniform

10. Stealing from other learners and causing bodily harm

11. Possessing or using tobacco products or non-prescription drugs on the school premises or at school sponsored activities

12. Gambling

13. Refusal to be disciplines by teachers

14. Continuous out bursts of anger or continuous verbal disruption of any school activity

15. Failure to complete/serve disciplinary assignment/sanction meted out

16. Willful destruction or defacing of school property

17. Behaviour on or off the school premises that is detrimental to the welfare or safety of other learners or school staff

18. Continued willful disobedience or open and persistent defiance of proper authority

Category 1 Type 11 Disciplinary Actions/Sanctions

1. File charges with relevant law enforcement authorities

2. Cleaning part of school premises where infraction occurred.

3. In-school suspension

4. Head Teacher/Parent/Learner conference

5. Parental Contact

6. Billing of parent for damages to school property

7. Referral to Counsellor/School Welfare Officer

8. Referral to Head of Department of Education for frequent and habitual infractions

9. Suspension by the Head Teacher

Category 2 Type 1 Unacceptable Behaviours

1. Repeated Category 1 Type 11 Unacceptable Behaviours

2. Sexual harassment

3. Knowingly, purposefully or recklessly carrying, bringing or possessing a pellet gun air powered rifle, toy gun, can openers, box cutters, clubs, cutlass, screwdrivers, sling shot, stunt guns, car aerials or any other instrument that can be used as weapons.

4. Possessing look-alike drugs and items which could be passed off as drugs

5. Possession, purchase or use of marijuana, cocaine, aerosol spray, paint, glue or any un-prescribed or dangerous drugs.

6. Possession and use of fireworks or any other explosive device

7. Damage to the property of teachers and other learners (puncturing of tires, breaking windows, marking paint)

8. Retaliation against school staff through threats, bringing in groups, family members, friends, etc. to argue with or assault school staff or student.

9. Production or dissemination of pornographic material

10. Continued willful disobedience or open and persistent defiance of proper authority.

11. Willful destruction or defacing of school property

12. Behaviour on or off school premises which is detrimental to the welfare or safety of other learners or of school staff including behaviour which causes threat of physical harm to the learner or other learners.

13. Serious violations in the school or on its premises

14. Repeated interference in the school’s ability to provide educational opportunities to other learners

Category 2 Type 1 Disciplinary Actions/Sanctions

1. Suspension by the Head Teacher

2. Charges filed with proper law enforcement authorities

3. Cleaning part of school premise

4. In-class suspension

5. Head Teacher/Parent/Learner conference

6. Parental contract

7. Parental contact and billing of parent for damages to school property

8. Referral for counseling

9. Referral to the Head of Education Department for frequent infractions to policy

10. Parent meeting following suspension for the purpose of discussing re-entry, transfer or expulsion

11. Exclusion from ceremonies and other activities

12. For possession or use of marijuana or for repeated offenses as regards possession purchase or sale of drug paraphernalia, the learner shall be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency/authority.

Category 2 Type 11 Unacceptable Behaviours

1. Making a terroristic threat

2. Carrying, bringing, using or possessing dangerous weapons or firearms

3. Committing extortion, blackmail or forcing a teacher or learner to act through the use or threat of force.

4. Committing an act that would be robbery or assault under the law if committed by an adult.

5. Performing or orchestrating any sexual act

6. Repeated suspension during the school year for causing or initiating willful disruption in the classroom, on school grounds or at school activities/events.

Category 2 Type 11 Disciplinary Actions/Sanctions

1. Charges filed with proper law enforcement authorities

2. Head Teacher/ Parent/Learner meeting

3. Parental contact and billing of parent for damages to school property

4. Recommendation for expulsion’

5. Denial of certificates or letters of recommendation

6. Mandatory suspension by Head Teacher followed by referral to the Head of Education Department and Chief Education Officer for expulsion.