The school should be a setting in which respect for rules and common decency is accepted by all. Rules and regulations are established for the purpose of maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning. It is mandatory that students behave in a responsible and mature manner towards all members of the staff and each other while in the classroom, on school grounds, and at school activities. Students must recognize that proper rules of conduct in classroom situations will vary from teacher to teacher. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the students to adapt to these variations.

The teacher will exercise professional judgment regarding appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken in the classroom. If the circumstances warrant more extensive discipline and after appropriate and prior action has been taken, the teacher may wish to refer the student to the administrative staff. The administrative staff will then exercise professional judgment about the appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken outside the classroom. Every effort will be made to insure that students are treated in an equitable manner. This discipline policy is a guide to be used by the school to insure acceptable student conduct at Los Coyotes Middle School.

1. Behave in a respectful, courteous, and mature manner to everyone on campus.
2. Attend school daily and on time.
3. Be prepared with assignments and supplies.
4. Listen and follow directions given by any staff member or parent volunteer.

• Have the benefit of experiencing a positive and safe environment in which to learn.
• Contribute towards creating a climate for others to enjoy.
• Have the opportunity for increased academic success.
• Experience higher self-esteem.
• Be able to participate in a variety of clubs, sports teams, and activities.
• Earn recognition for attendance.
• Attend activities/assemblies for students maintaining positive citizenship and G.P.A.
• Be eligible for academic awards: Principal’s Honor Roll, Centurion Honor Roll, Outstanding Student in a Subject Area, and Distinguished Effort Award.
• Be eligible for Contributing Centurion of the Month.
• Receive privileges through ongoing incentive activities.
• And many, many more benefits that will be with you long after you leave!

The following are the consequences that a student may encounter to help change behavior when the student has been referred to the office by the teacher for engaging in infractions of the rules. Disciplinary action is deemed progressive, may vary and/or begin with any consequence based on the severity of the infraction and student disciplinary history. When a student is referred to the office, a copy of the referral becomes part of the student’s discipline file.

• Student counseled: School Counselor, Student Study Team, Assistant Principal, or Principal.
• Parent Contacted by mail, phone, or note carried by student for parent signature.
• Detention and/or community service on campus before school, during break, during lunch, or after school.
• Loss of privileges, which may include: participation in sports/cheer, attendance to assemblies or field trips, admittance to school dances, 8th grade activities at the end of the year, and any other activities sponsored by the school.
• Timed out in another classroom for a class period or partial day.
• Monitoring of student behavior through one or more strategies which include: daily progress reports, weekly progress reports, class observation, class pull-out, daily check in, and others as needed.
• Parent / Student / Teacher conference with a contract initiated.
• One to five day in-school or formal suspension.
• Report made to Sheriff’s Department and/or citation written. Student must appear in court.
• Referral to Local Guidance Committee. Committee will look at descipline history and will make recommendations.
• Possible referral to District Guidance Committee for a change in placement (transfer or independent study) or expulsion.