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Philosophy
Where to Call
Disciplinary Measures

General Information

Philosophy

The Saugerties Junior High School is dedicated to the development of potential growth in the individual: let each become all he or she is capable of becoming. Our purpose also is to broaden thinking and expand horizons. At the same time, we strive to meet the needs and concerns of the students living in a rapidly changing, pluralistic society. We believe the school and the community share in this educational responsibility. Furthermore, the school must create an atmosphere where people are accepted as individuals in an environment that fosters self-discipline, mutual respect, cooperation and excellence.

Where to Call

This list is provided for your reference when calling the school. You may obtain information efficiently by directing your questions to the appropriate office.

For Information Regarding	Please Call this Office
Absenteeism	Attendance Office 247-6569
Academic Issues	Guidance Office 247-6563
Accidents/Illness	Nurse's Office 247-6566
Confidential Matters (Family, Personal, etc.)	Principal 247-6561 or Guidance 247-6563
Discipline Referrals	JH Dean's Office 247-6569
Homework during Absence	Guidance Office 247-6563
Lockers	JH Office 247-6561
Lost & Found	JH Office 247-6561
Report Cards	Guidance Office 247-6563
Student Activities	JH Office 247-6561
Student Schedules	Guidance Office 247-6563
Tardiness	Attendance Office 247-6569
Working Papers	SR Office 247-6651
Interscholastic Athletics	AD's Office 247-6675

Disciplinary Measures

The following shall constitute appropriate disciplinary measures authorized by this Student Code of Conduct:

Reference Number	Discipline
1	Warnings (oral OR written)
2	Detention
3	In-school Suspension
4	Suspension from school for up to five (5) school days
5	Suspension from school in excess of five (5) school days
6	Suspension from school for at least one (1) year for possession of a weapon pursuant to the Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 (subject to the right of the Superintendent to modify such penalty) or, in the case of a student with a disability whose possession of a weapon is determined not to be related to his/her disability, placement in an interim alternative educational setting for a period of forty-five (45) days
7	Placement in an interim alternative educational setting for a period of up to forty-five (45) days, in the case of a student with a disability whose knowing possession or use of illegal drugs, or sale or solicitation of the sale of a controlled substance at a school or a school function is determined not to be related to his/her disability
8	Permanent suspension (expulsion)

Student Code Of Conduct Infractions With Penalty References

Infraction Number	Description Of Infraction	Measure
1	Disturbances which disrupt instruction	1, 2, 3 or 4
2	Abusive language directed at staff or peers on school grounds or at school activities	1, 2, 3 or 4
3	Carelessness in failing to follow school rules and staff directions	1 or 2
4	Dress or grooming which is disruptive to the educational process or which creates a danger to the student and/or others	1 or 2
5	Possession of obscene materials	1, 2, 3 or 4
6	Smoking on campus	2, 3 or 4
7	Cheating in any academic or extra-curricular or co-curricular activity	1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
8	Abusive and/or insubordinate gestures directed at school employees, or peers which provoke a fight	2, 3 or 4
9	Willful failure to obey the reasonable directives of school staff (insubordination), including directives not to engage in conduct otherwise referenced as an infraction herein and for failing to notify a parent of assignment to detention	1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
10	Fighting between students where no dangerous instruments are involved and no person is injured in the altercation.	2, 3 or 4
11	Fighting between students where harm is caused to one or more of the combatants.	3, 4, 5 or 8
12	Possession of an item which may be used as a weapon (e.g. pocket knife, box knife, razor blade, laser pen, etc.)	2, 3, 4 or 5
13	A fight involving the use or threatened use of a dangerous or deadly weapon	4, 5, 6 or 8
14	An unprovoked assault against another student or person in the schools.	4, 5, or 8
15	An unprovoked assault against another student or person in the schools which causes bodily harm	4, 5, or 8
16	Possession of dangerous or deadly weapons on school property	6 or 8
17	Possession of illegal drugs, dangerous drugs, counterfeit drugs or alcohol in school or at school events	4, 5, 7 or 8
18	Use of illegal drugs, dangerous drugs, counterfeit drugs or alcohol at school or while attending school events	4, 5, 7 or 8
19	Sale of illegal drugs, alcohol or counterfeit drugs at school or while at school events	5, 7, or 8
20	Possession of fireworks on school property or at school events	4 or 5
21	Use of fireworks while on school property or at school events	4, 5, 6 or 8
22	Commission of conduct which constitutes a misdemeanor while on school property or at a school event	4 or 5
23	Commission of conduct which constitutes a felony while on school property or at a school event	4, 5 or 8
24	Gambling	3 or 4
25	Hazing	4 or 5
26	Lewd behavior	3, 4 or 5
27	Extortion	4, 5, 8
28	Plagiarism	1, 2, 3 or 4
29	Arson	4, 5 or 8
30	Intentional destruction of school property	3, 4, 5 or 8
31	Theft of school property	2, 3, 4, 5 or 8
32	Mental or physical condition which endangers the health, safety and/or welfare of the student or others	3, 4, 5 or 8

The repeating of an infraction may lead to the imposition of the next measure of discipline. Chronic repeating of infractions may lead to long-term suspension or permanent suspension.

One function of the Dean of Students is to aid students and teachers in resolving discipline problems. This will be achieved by: counseling students on behavior management, conferencing with teachers on student problems, consulting with guidance counselors, school psychologists, nurses, and administrators.

Another function of the Dean is to help students with personal problems relating to the school. Students with such problems are encouraged to consult the Dean with confidence that privacy will be maintained.

The Dean will also assign disciplinary penalties for infraction of school rules. These penalties may include writing assignments, general detention, in-school suspension, out of school suspension, and revocation of specific privileges. The Principal will authorize each suspension.