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Discipline
Guideline
Students are not allowed to wear anything on their
heads at school. Head coverings are only permitted with
a note from the doctor. Clothing should be appropriate for
school: no undershirts or bare midriff. Obscene pictures
or writing on clothing is not permitted. Clothing or jewelry
that encourage or promote the use of drugs or alcohol by
pictures, writing, or design is not permitted. Pictures
or words that are likely to offend another person are not
allowed. Shoes must be worn at all times. Belt buckles with
letters or initials are not allowed. .Students are not allowed
to wear any clothing that might reflect gang identification:
No shirts, jackets or sweatshirts with “LA,”
“Los Angeles,”or “SouthEast.” No
“Rams” apparel is permitted. No palm trees or
“Hawaiian Punch” logos on clothing, purses,
bags, etc. No Zipcodes allowed on clothing or personal articles.
No “G-Unit” or similar indications allowed.
Students smoking at school or in the area of the
school are subject to suspension. Cigarettes will be taken
away and destroyed.
Students are not permitted to carry marking pens or any
object that can be used to etch on hard surfaces. Students
who are caught writing on, marking, or vandalizing school
property are subject to suspension and are liable for payment
and/or labor to correct the problem.
Students are not allowed to have radios, CD players, phones
or beepers in their possession on the school grounds, in
classrooms, or on the school bus at any time. Parents can
always contact students through the office at 926-7136 if
necessary.
The following rules are enforced in every classroom:
- come to class on time
- work quietly without disturbing others
- clean up around your area before leaving
class
- remain in class unless you have permission
to leave
- respect our school property and respect
the rights of others to learn
Students are not allowed to whistle, shout, scream
or make any disruptive noises while on school premises.
Students who disrupt classes will be "documented."
Students with several documentations will be given a reduced
schedule and further disciplinary action.
Anyone under the influence or in possession of drugs or
alcohol on school grounds or at any school function will
be suspended and may be referred to the District Student
Evaluation Committee.
Students must have a hall pass when out of class. Students
who report to the office without a pass will be sent back.
Students who are out during any class period are subject
to disciplinary action.
Verbal or physical abuse of other students may result in
suspension or district-level action (Student Evaluation
Committee).
Any medication that needs to be taken at school must be
checked in with the school nurse or secretary. A form or
note from a doctor must accompany the medication.
Students who leave the campus without an outside pass may
have their schedule shortened and may be subject to further
disciplinary action.
Students are expected to be in class on time. Students who
are still in the quad one minute after the bell rings will
be locked out for the period, lose credit, and may have
their schedule reduced.
Students should plan to use the restroom during scheduled
passing periods and at lunch time. Restrooms are kept locked
during the class periods except for emergencies.
Skateboards are not permitted at school for safety reasons.
Skateboards ridden to and from school must be checked into
the office upon arrival at school AT THE STUDENT'S RISK.
Students must drive safely and courteously in the parking
lot and on the street near the school. Violations can mean
loss of driving privileges to school.
Students are not permitted to have access to any teacher's
desk or storage areas except with teacher permission.
Are not permitted on campus or in the classrooms.
Student valuables left in the office are left at
student's own risk. The school is NOT RESPONSIBLE.
All food should be eaten at lunchtime or before school starts.
Do not bring sunflower seeds to school. Do not bring glass
containers.
Gambling on school grounds is not permitted at any time.
Students are not allowed on other school campuses.
Once they have enrolled at Tracy they are not allowed to
visit their former school without written permission from
the school principal.
Any student who is found in possession of a dangerous
weapon, such as a knife, gun, or pepper spray at school
will be subject to suspension and possible expulsion from
all of the district's schools for one year.
Students who want to transfer back to a comprehensive
high school must meet the following district criteria:
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May only transfer at the start of
a semester (September or February).
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Must complete appropriate grade
level courses in English and social science at the comprehensive
high school.
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Should be caught up in credit and
requirements or have a signed agreement with the school
and parents. Seniors returning to their comprehensive
high schools must take English IV and Civics or Economics.
Bicycles are not to be ridden on campus sidewalks,
in the school quad, or in any other area of campus. All
bicycles must be walked onto campus and locked inside the
fenced bike rack area. All students riding bikes to school
must wear helmets.
ID cards must be carried at all times. Students
must present this card when asked to do so. ID cards are
school property and are not to be defaced.
Major infractions will result in a parent conference
and suspension, and/or expulsion from the ABC School District.
In situations where the law is violated, students are subject
to possible arrest. Due to the severity of any infraction,
the combination of rules broken, or the repeated nature
of the offense, the severe clause will be enforced at the
discretion of the principal. The severe clause supersedes
all of the consequences as listed in the disciplinary policy.
In this case a student will be suspended and referred to
a district level SEC or recommended for expulsion.
From time to time all students will experience
some form of conflict with each other. To safely manage
these conflicts Tracy High School has clearly established
expectations for student behavior when conflict should arise.
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All students are directed to report
serious conflict with each other to their parents and
to appropriate school staff (teacher, Guidance Administrator,
Assistant Principal) immediately to receive help in
resolving the issue safety.
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All students are directed to avoid
confrontations with others based on rumors or hearsay.
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All students are directed to seek
the help of a Guidance Administrator or Administrator
if they feel they need to discuss a conflict with another
student. Students should never discuss a conflict with
another student without school staff supervision and
guidance.
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Students are directed not to make
arrangements to meet others on or off campus at any
time to settle a conflict. Students are also directed
not to enter restrooms or other semi-concealed areas
to discuss a conflict or fight. When it can be determined
that students have met off campus on the way to or from
school or any school activity to confront each other
or to fight, all of the students actively involved will
face suspension from school and the possibility of even
more serious disciplinary action.
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Students are directed not to go
to any other school (in or out of session) to approach
another individual regarding a conflict. Tracy High
School students experiencing conflict with students
of other schools are to notify Tracy High School Administration
immediately to receive help in safe conflict resolution.
If a Tracy student goes to another school campus and
becomes involved in a serious conflict or fight he or
she will be suspended for 5 days and referred to a district
level SEC.
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Students who are experiencing conflicts
with non-students are directed to report the presence
of these individuals when they come onto or near campus
or to any school activity. This report is to
be made to school staff immediately. Failure
to comply may result in suspension and possible referral
to SEC.
It is expected that students will not enter restrooms
or locker rooms designated for use by the opposite sex.
Students who choose to violate this rule will be placed
on suspension from school and may be referred to a district
level SEC for defiance of school rules, obscene acts, or
sexual harassment depending upon the circumstances and the
severity of their behavior. In addition, it is inappropriate
for students of the opposite sex to be in bathrooms or locker
rooms together. When it is determined that their presence
or continued presence was voluntary, both students will
be placed on suspension for 3 to 5 days and referred to
a district level SEC. Sexual activity of any kind is prohibited
on campus or at any school activity. Students involved in
lewd behavior at school or a school activity will be suspended
for 5 days and referred to a SEC.
Terroristic threats against other students, school employees
or school property.
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In addition to the reasons specified
in Sections 48900, 48900.2, 48900.3, and 48900.4 of
the California Education Code, a pupil may be suspended
from school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent
or the principal of the school in which the pupil is
enrolled determines that the pupil has made terrorist
threats against school officials or school property.
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For the purposes of this section,
"terroristic threat" shall include
any statement, whether written or oral, by a person
who willfully threatens to commit a crime which will
result in death, great bodily injury to another person,
or property damage in excess of one thousand dollars
($1,000), with specific intent that the statement is
to be taken as a threat, even if there is not intent
of actually carrying it out, which on its face and under
the circumstances in which it is made, is so unequivocal,
unconditional, immediate, and specific as to convey
to the person threatened, a gravity of purpose and an
immediate prospect of execution of the threat, and thereby
causes that person reasonably to be in sustained fear
for his or her own safety or for his or her immediate
family’s safety, or for the protection of school
district property, or the personal property of the person
threatened or his or her immediate family.
A pupil shall not be suspended from school or recommended
for expulsion unless the superintendent or the principal
of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines
that the pupil has:
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Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened
to cause physical injury to another person.
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Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished
any firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object.
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Unlawfully possessed, used, sold,
or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence
of any controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing
with Section 11053) of division 10 of the Health and
Safety code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant
of any kind.
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Unlawfully offered, arranged, or
negotiated to sell any controlled substance listed in
chapter 2 (commencing with section 11053) of division
10 of the Health and Safety code, an alcoholic beverage,
or an intoxicant of any kind, and then either sold,
delivered, or otherwise furnished to any person another
liquid, substance, or materials and represented the
liquid, substance, or material as a controlled substance,
alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant.
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Committed or attempted to commit
robbery or extortion.
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Caused of attempted to cause damage
to school property or private property.
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Stolen or attempted to steal school
property or private property.
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Possess or used tobacco, or any
products containing tobacco or nicotine products including,
but no limited to, cigarettes, cigars, miniature cigars,
clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets,
and betel.
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Committed an obscene act or engaged
in habitual profanity or vulgarity.
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Had the possession of, or unlawfully
offered, arrange, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia,
as defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety
Code.
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Disrupted school activities or otherwise
willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors,
teachers, administrators, school officials, or other
school personnel engaged in the performance of their
duties.
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Knowingly received stolen property
or private property.
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Possessed an imitation firearm.
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Sexual harassment. (E.C.48900.2)
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Participated in an act of hate violence.
(E.C.48900.3)
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Intentionally engaged in harassment,
threats, or intimidation against a pupil or groups of
pupils. (E.C.48900.4)
No pupil shall be suspended
or expelled for any of the acts enumerated unless that act
is related to a school activity or school attendance occurring
within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent
or principal or occurring within any other school district.
A pupil may be suspended or expelled for acts which
are enumerated in this section and related to school activity
or attendance which occur at any time, including but not
limited to, any of the following:
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While on school grounds
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While going to or coming from school
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During the lunch period, whether
on or off the campus
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During, or while going to or coming
from, a school sponsored activity.
Due to the danger of potential eye injury to students
and school staff, students are not to have laser pointers
in their possession while on campus or at school activities.
Laser Pointers have been proven to be dangerous and will
be considered a dangerous object as described in California
Ed. Code 48900 (b). Because Laser Pointers are a potential
threat to student safety, students who are found in possession
of laser pointers on campus or school events will be suspended
from school for 1 to 3 days. Students who direct the beam
of a laser pointer on to another student of person will
be placed on suspension from school for 5 days and the possibility
of referral to a district level SEC.
Tampering with or setting
off a false alarm violates the Penal code and the Education
Code. Any student apprehended for such an act will be immediately
suspended and local law enforcement will be notified.
A pupil who defaces, damages, or destroys any school property
is liable to suspension or expulsion, according to the nature
of the offense. Any pupil who damages or improperly retains
a school district’s real or personal property may
have grades, diploma, transcripts or participation in activities
withheld pending compensation payable to the district. If
the district withholds grades, transcripts or diplomas,
the parent or guardian of the pupil will be notified of
the decision and it will enforced in any other school district
if the student should transfer.
Students are not allowed to stand on benches or
to sit on table tops.
"Hard looks,"
"stare downs," and "mad dogging" will
not be tolerated. These actions, which may lead to dangerous
confrontations, may be grounds for suspension or expulsion.
As stipulated in Board Policy 1312 - Community Relations,
specific concerns regarding a school should be discussed
in the following order: Teacher, if involved, and/or Guidance
Administrator, Principal, Assistant Superintendent or Designee,
Superintendent, Board of Education.
Students are discouraged from spitting anywhere on campus.
There is to be no spitting onto the cement or concrete on
school grounds or around the campus.
Parents or students with questions or concerns regarding
school procedures or personnel are encouraged to call the
Principal or Assistant Principal at 926-7136. They may also
call Director of Schools at 926-5566, ext. 21120. District
complaint forms are available in all ABC District School
offices.
Students are NOT
to bring valuable items (radios, tape players, jewelry,
skateboards, etc.) to school. The district will NOT
assume responsibility for any valuables brought to school
by students.
ABC Unified School District DISCIPLINE
PROCESS
The Tracy High School
community has developed a process for encouraging positive
behavior among all students. This discipline process grew
out of the school’s involvement in restructuring.
Through this ongoing process of evaluation and change, it
became evident that not all students were engaged in powerful
learning experiences due to the disruptive behavior of a
few students. As part of the restructuring process, a method
of governance was organized and committees were formed to
guide work in the different identified areas. One of those
area, Student Services, included discipline and guidance.
This committee compiled the ideas of the Tracy Stakeholders
(students, teachers, parents, community members) and organized
those ideas into a workable discipline and guidance process.
In order for this new process to be successful, it needed
to provide logical consequences for students, and be understood
by the whole Tracy High School community. It was essential
that the process be developed through site based management
and that consensus was reached. Additionally, it needed
to be easy for teachers and administrators to use and require
no additional funding.
The greatest roadblocks
to learning at Tracy High School are the small constant
interruptions such as talking, laughing, playing, and tardiness.
By minimizing those interruptions, a climate is achieved
which allows for powerful learning to take place. The process
developed to handle those interruptions was implemented
in about one semester. The hardest part of implementing
it was changing the teacher's thinking. Teachers were accustomed
to handling their own discipline problems in class and writing
few referrals. The new process required documentation of
all disruptive behavior, this asking teachers to do the
exact opposite of what they had always been told was"
good teaching" . Teachers had to keep reminding each
other to write documentation in order to be consistent and
reinforce appropriate student behavior. Through practice
and the quickly apparent positive results, teachers changed
their thinking and" documentation" became the
natural thing to do. The Discipline Process was in place
and its success was apparent in the learning environment
of the classroom.
In order to evaluate the
success of the Discipline Process, student work and the
process itself are examined. Since the documentation's are
tallied regularly, there is a written record of student
performance to be examined. Students are monitored to determine
whether or not they are receiving less documentation's after
they enter the" Progression of Consequences" .
The students in that progression are also monitored for
amount of credit earned. The number of credits earned the
semester before being placed in the Progression of Consequences
is compared with the number earned in the semester after
placement. Acceptance of this program is positive throughout
the Tracy community. Students comment on how much easier
it is to learn in the classroom when there are fewer interruptions.
Teachers see positive results for students and find it easier
to provide quality lessons. Administrators find it helpful
to have records of all incidents for reference in counseling
students and parents, and helpful for referring students
to the district Student Evaluation Committee. Parents and
the community are pleased that the students are learning
appropriate behaviors that will transfer to society and
1. Students are made
aware of the discipline process and consequences during
new student orientation.
2. When a student displays
unacceptable behavior anywhere on campus, a staff member
will ask that student to stop the behavior and inform
hi/her that a documentation will be given if the behavior
continues.
3. If the student continues
with unacceptable behavior, the staff member tells the
student that he/she will be documented. The student remains
in class; therefore, not disturbing others in the process
of leaving.
4. The staff member
writes the student's name, date, period, and a very short
explanation of the behavior being documented on a form
(see appendix) which is turned in at the end of the day.
5. The discipline/guidance
committee members collect the documentation forms at the
end of the day and input the discipline codes on Eagle,
the record keeping program used district wide.
6. A query is done on
Eagle at the end of the week and a list is made of the
students receiving the most documentation's. Those students
with more than three documentation's are started through
the Discipline Consequences Progression. The list is given
to the staff members every other wee, and an administrator
updates the staff once a month on the progress of students
in the Disciplinary Progression of Consequences.
7. The discipline guidance
committee meets once a quarter to evaluate the progress
of the process.
8. The traditional referral
process still remains in place and is used to remove a
student from class for defiance of authority, endangering
others, or fighting.
1. Excessive documented
incidents noted
2. Parent notified
3. Parent conference
4. Signed agreement
5. Schedule adjusted
6. Weekly progress reports
7. Parent notified (2nd time)
8. Reduced schedule
9. Parent notified (3rd time)
10. Semester suspension of referral to Student Evaluation
Committee
11. Referral to Independent Study, Afternoon Program at
Cabrillo Lane, Adult School, Work Experience Program, or
assigned a furlough.
12. Exited
I
understand that it is my responsibility to attend school
at least 90% of the time to maintain my full time, 5 period
or more day schedule of classes. I understand that it is
my parents’ responsibility to notify the attendance
office whenever I will be absent. To be given a 6th period
schedule, I must maintain a 90% attendance rate with no
unexcused absences and with no disciplinary referrals.
If my attendance falls
below 90%, I will be given a warning. If my attendance continues
to be below the 90& mark after I have given a warning,
I can be placed on a reduced schedule or transferred to
another program.
I further understand the school discipline guidelines that
I have been given. If I fail to follow these guidelines,
I will be subject to a reduction in my class schedule, group
counseling, suspension, or referred to another program.
In order to help Tracy
High School students make wise decisions and to provide
an atmosphere that protects the safety and welfare of our
students, Tracy High School has established the following
dress code. Violations of these standards will result in
disciplinary action.
1. No hats, baseball
type caps, do-rags, or headgear is to be worn on campus
or at school activities.
2. Clothing or jewelry
that depicts or suggest sexually related or obscene gestures,
pictures, or wording, or that promotes the use/abuse of
drugs or alcohol, racism, discrimination or violence shall
not be worn on campus or at school activities.
3. No student shall
wear articles of clothing, jewelry or accessories that
in the opinion of the school principal and the staff,
poses a threat to the physical well-being and safety of
the student or others (e.g. spiked collars or wristbands).
4. No clothing or articles
of clothing including, but not limited to gloves, bandannas,
shoestrings, wristbands, and jewelry related to group
or gangs, that may provoke others to acts of violence
or to be intimidated by fear of violence, shall be worn
on campus or at any school activity.
5. No student shall
wear any article of clothing that exposes the body suggestively
or inappropriately. Halter or bra tops, very low neckline,
any top that bares the midriff and/or any other revealing
clothing may not be worn at school.
6. Sunglasses may not
be worn indoors except for a verified medical reason
The Tracy High School
staff believes that there is a strong correlation between
good attendance and good grades which result in an education
that prepares students for the 21st century. With this philosophy
in mind, that staff has adopted the following attendance
procedures:
Unlike comprehensive high
schools where students are marked absent, Tracy students
are marked present. Teachers at Tracy need to mark the scantron
oval labeled "A" for students that are "in
Attendance" and leave the oval blank if the student
is absent.
Tracy has a 2 minute passing
period between classes. Students need to be in their classes
by the second bell. Thirty to forty seconds after the second
bell rings, the outside doors to the buildings are locked
by the SIA and teachers. Students who do not make it to
class, or who are sent back by their teachers, are considered
"locked out" . Students who are frequently locked
out are placed on probation and may have their class schedule
reduced by 1 or more classes.
Beginning immediately
after the lockout, teachers are not to allow anyone to leave
their classes because it would defeat the purpose of the
lock-out procedure to penalize tardiness. No hall passes
are to be issued until five minutes have passed.
Fifth year seniors
and seniors with less than 120 credits are closely monitored.
Students are placed on a "5th Year Senior Contract"
and monitored by a teacher in charge. There is a notebook
at the attendance office containing all the 5th year senior's
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