Potsdam High School Disciplinary Schedule

The list of offenses is by no means all-inclusive. For those situations that arise and are not listed, the administration will have the complete authority to deal with the problem as deemed necessary. Violations beyond the number of instances stated will result in further, more severe disciplinary action – for example, multiple detentions or days of in-school or out of school suspension. The administration also reserves the right to amend the penalties for any of the offenses based on a review of the circumstances. The code/schedule of responses here are advisory only.

Tardy to Class:

• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Warning
• Third Offense and Beyond: 2 Lunch Detentions or Detention

Failure to Follow Cafeteria Rules:

• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Lunch Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: Detention

Failure to Follow Rules:

• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Lunch Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: Detention

Late to Class:

• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Lunch Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: Detention

Making Excessive Noise:

• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Lunch Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: Detention

Not Following Hallway Procedure:

• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Lunch Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: Detention

Running in Hallways:

• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Lunch Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: Detention

Trespassing:

• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Lunch Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: Detention

Unprepared for Class:

• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Lunch Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: Detention

Used Cell Phone:

• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Lunch Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: Detention

Used Electronic Device:

• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Lunch Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: Detention

Public Display of Affection (PDA):

• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Lunch Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: Two-Hour Detention

Bus Misconduct:

• First Offense: Warning / Subject to Change
• Second Offense: Detention / Subject to Change
• Third Offense and Beyond: Two-Hour Detention / Subject to Change

Incomplete Summer Assignment:

• First Offense: Daily Detention Until Complete
• Second Offense: Daily Detention Until Complete
• Third Offense and Beyond: Daily Detention Until Complete

Acceptable Use Policy:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Cheating or Copying:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Disorderly Conduct:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Disrespectful to Staff Member:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Horseplay:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Inappropriate Language or Gesture:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Incomplete Formative Assignment:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: –

Insubordination:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Left Class Without Permission:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Missing From Class:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Profanity:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Vandalism:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Unsafe Bus Behavior:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Unusual/Bizarre Behavior:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: In-School Suspension

Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting (VADIR) – Material Involving Discrimination, Bias, and Bullying:

• First Offense: Detention
• Second Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Third Offense and Beyond: 1-3 Days of In-School Suspension

Left School Without Permission:

• First Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Second Offense: 1 Day of In-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: 3 Days of In-School Suspension

Missing From Detention:

• First Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Second Offense: 1 Day of In-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: N/A

Truant From School:

• First Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Second Offense: 1 Day of In-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: 3 Days of In-School Suspension

Vandalism:

• First Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Second Offense: 1 Day of In-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: 3 Days of In-School Suspension

Gambling:

• First Offense: Two-Hour Detention
• Second Offense: 1 Day of In-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: 3 Days of In-School Suspension

Theft:

• First Offense: 1 Day of In-School Suspension
• Second Offense: 3 Days of In-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: 1-5 Days of Out-of-School Suspension

Tobacco Possession:

• First Offense: 1 Day of In-School Suspension
• Second Offense: 3 Days of In-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: 1-5 Days of Out-of-School Suspension

Selling, Use, or Possession of Obscene Material:

• First Offense: 1 Day of In-School Suspension
• Second Offense: 3 Days of In-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: 1-5 Days of Out-of-School Suspension

Aggressive Physical Contact:

• First Offense: 1-3 Days of In-School Suspension
• Second Offense: 3 Days of In-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: 5 Days of Out-of-School Suspension

Failure to Produce ID Card:

• First Offense: Up to 3 Days Out-of-School Suspension
• Second Offense: Up to 3 Days Out-of-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension

Harassment (Non-Sexual):

• First Offense: Up to 3 Days Out-of-School Suspension
• Second Offense: Up to 3 Days Out-of-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension

Possession of Dangerous Item:

• First Offense: Up to 3 Days Out-of-School Suspension
• Second Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia:

• First Offense: Up to 3 Days Out-of-School Suspension
• Second Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension
• Third Offense and Beyond: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension

Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting (VADIR) – Bomb Threat:

• First Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Second Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Third Offense and Beyond: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing

Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting (VADIR) – False Alarm:

• First Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Second Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Third Offense and Beyond: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing

Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting (VADIR) – Physical Injury:

• First Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Second Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Third Offense and Beyond: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing

Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting (VADIR) – Sexual Offenses:

• First Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Second Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Third Offense and Beyond: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing

Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting (VADIR) – Use, Possession, or Sale of Alcohol:

• First Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Second Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Third Offense and Beyond: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing

Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting (VADIR) – Use, Possession, or Sale of Drugs:

• First Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Second Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Third Offense and Beyond: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing

Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting (VADIR) – Weapon Possession:

• First Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Second Offense: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing
• Third Offense and Beyond: Up to 5 Days Out-of-School Suspension and a Superintendent’s Hearing

The principal or his/her designee must notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of those code violations that constitute a crime and substantially affect the order or security of the school.