Student Handbook

Mission Statement

At Duplessis Primary, our mission is to create a safe and respectful environment with high
expectations that enable Patriots to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
At DUP, We are PATRIOTS! Patriots demonstrate...

Discipline
Unity
Perseverance
Patience
Attitude
Trustworthiness
Respect
Integrity
Ownership
Teamwork
Selflessness

Our Vision is to create an environment where all students experience successes that will direct them on a
path to fulfill the dreams of their choice!
We promise to:
● To create Patriots who persevere and make the right choices.
● To engage Patriots in a creative and supportive learning environment
● To model our core values through high expectations that challenge all Patriots
● To foster community connections where all stakeholders are involved
● To educate with high quality academic tools and experiences
● To develop resilient, independent thinkers and problem solvers
● To embrace ownership and accountability for all Patriots

Dear Duplessis Primary School Students and Parents,
Welcome to Duplessis Primary School! I am Mrs. Brown and I am your school Principal. I feel so fortunate
to be chosen to lead this wonderful school! It is my desire that our students receive an excellent
education. I also want our students to have many opportunities, both academically and
socially. I am fully committed to student success and safety, while fostering a strong relationship with our
community and parents. I look forward to working with all Duplessis families and getting to know all of our
students. As we begin the school year, I want to express how excited I am about this school year. I look forward
to partnering with you to educate your child.
As a school we promise to ensure that your child receives:
● A safe, loving, and caring environment
● High quality differentiated instruction
● Consistent expectations for both academics and discipline
● A staff that communicates with both the students and parents
● School wide interventions
In return, our collective partnership will be enhanced when you:
● Work alongside our faculty as a team to care for your child
● Be your child’s biggest motivator and cheerleader
● Work with your child at home to reinforce academic skills learned at school
● Ensure your child attends school regularly
● Sign your child’s conduct calendar every evening
● Communicate with positivity
It is the goal to make sure all of our students are happy and learning each and every day. The faculty at
Duplessis Primary will work to make sure that we collectively achieve these goals to ensure that our students
are successful!
This handbook is designed to help build a successful partnership between our school and our families. It will
provide information about policies and procedures at Duplessis Primary School that are aligned with the
Ascension Parish School System.
If you have any questions or concerns, I am always available. Please email me or call the office to set up an
appointment. Communication is very important to me and we must communicate frequently to ensure that
Duplessis Primary is the best it can be for our students!
Your Partner in Education,

Mrs. Allison Brown

SCHOOL INFORMATION:
• When visiting the school, stop at the office first to receive a Visitor’s Pass.
• If you wish to observe your child in class, please schedule a 20-minute visit with either the
Guidance Counselor or an Administrator. A classroom visit must be a scheduled appointment.
• Instructional time will not be interrupted, if possible. If you need to speak to your child’s teacher,
please leave your name and number with the secretary and the teacher will call you at his/her
planning time or after school.
• Teachers can be reached by email. It is FirstName.LastName@apsb.org
• If you need to speak to a bus driver, leave your name and number with the secretary and the bus
driver will call you.
CLASSROOM INFORMATION:
• Classroom placements for the students are made for the year. If you have a concern about your
child’s progress or behavior, we encourage you to set up a conference with your child’s teacher.
• We encourage you to become actively involved in your child’s education. Please ask your child
about school daily, sign all documents, monitor homework time, and help him/her to be
prepared for upcoming tests.
HOMEWORK:
• Homework is assigned to reinforce skills that have been taught in the classroom. Homework
assignments also help students develop good home study habits and increase a child’s
sense of self-worth.
• Students should not spend an excessive amount of time on homework. Kindergarten
through 2nd grade students benefit from about 15 to 20 minutes of homework time.
3
rdthrough 5th grade students should spend about 30 to 50 minutes of time on homework.
• IF your child is struggling with a homework assignment, do not push the child. Please
communicate with the teacher about the struggle, so that additional instruction can be
provided.
• Homework should NOT be new learning.
• DAILY NIGHTLY READING IS THE BEST HOMEWORK YOU CAN DO!
• If your child does not have homework, encourage them to read or show you what they
learned at school that day. (Ask them what their “learning targets” are) Ask students
questions and encourage them to talk about what they are doing at school.
• Students that do not complete homework assignments or classwork may be required to
attend WIN, What I Need, during early dismissals in order to complete missing work.
• If your child is not able to complete assignments in a reasonable amount of time, it is
important that you relay that information to the teacher so that appropriate interventions
can be put into place so that your child is able to experience success.

Policy on Student Absences:
• A state-wide policy recently adopted by the Ascension Parish School Board will directly affect the
number of absences a student will be allowed.
• The mandate states that students shall attend school as provided by Louisiana state law and
BESE policy (State of Louisiana, Bulletin 741).
• For an elementary school student to be eligible to receive grades, he or she will also have to
attend school a minimum of 167 days a school year. This means that students may only miss 10
unexcused days.
• The best way for a student to learn is to be in school; therefore, a student’s attendance is critical
to their educational success. The responsibility for a student’s school attendance lies with the
parent or legal guardian, and we depend on our partnership with them to ensure that their
student attends school regularly.
• The policy applies only to unexcused absences and has not changed how excused and unexcused
absences are determined.
Students may be excused for whole or partial day absences for the following reasons:
a. Personal illness with verification by a licensed healthcare provider.
b. Serious illness in the student’s immediate family.
c. Death in the student’s immediate family.
d. Appearance in court required by subpoena.
Written excuses must be provided within 5 school days of the students returning to school.
Verification from a licensed health care provider is required to excuse personal illness.
The responsibility for a child’s attending school lies with the parents or the legal custodian. If the
child is chronically absent from school, the child may be referred to Child Protection, Family Court, or
the Local District Attorney’s Office by the Child Welfare and Attendance department.
NOTE: A parent note will NOT excuse an absence but permits students to make up schoolwork.
Perfect Attendance = no check-outs! Send doctor excuses promptly!
Tardy Policy:
• A student will have an unexcused tardy if he/she arrives at school at or after 8:21 A.M. An adult
must accompany the child to the office to sign the child in.
• No students will be checked out of school within the last 30 minutes of the school day.
• Tardiness should be restricted to medical or other emergencies.
Consequences for Student Tardiness:
*3rd unexcused tardy: Parent will meet with an Administrator and/or School Counselor.
*6th unexcused tardy: Parent will meet with an Administrator, School Counselor and the student will
receive a Minor Infraction
*9 or more unexcused tardies: Parent will meet with an Administrator, the student will receive a
Minor Infraction, and the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance notified.

Transportation:
• There are two ways for students to arrive and depart from campus, car rider or buses.
• Any change in transportation for a student must be made through a handwritten note submitted to
the child’s teacher in the morning. Teachers will submit the change in transportation to the front
office.
Car Rider Information:
• Any student who uses car rider for drop off and pick up will be issued a car rider number and tag by
the front office secretary.
• The morning bell rings at 8:20. Any student arriving AFTER 8:20 must be walked into the front office
and signed in as tardy. After three tardies, a meeting with the principal or assistant principal will
occur.
• The afternoon car rider bell rings at 3:23. Any parent/guardian late to pick up their child after three
times will meet with the principal or assistant principal. 

Bus Information:
• All bus riders will be given their bus tag at Meet and Greet. Bus tags are to remain on the student’s
backpack at all times. If you child’s bus tag needs to be replaced, please notify their teacher.
• All communication regarding buses will be sent out through Mrs. Gomez’s Bus Remind App. The
sign up code will be sent out at Meet and Greet and Open House.
Buses and Drivers at Duplessis:
Bus 641, Purple: Latasha Williams
Bus 670, Green: Brenda Payton
Bus 530, Yellow: Toni Pearson
Bus 644, Orange: Sherri Rachal
Bus 586, Aqua: Tabatha Adams
Bus 658, Blue: Bradley Meyers
Bus 585, Gold: Tyrone Jackson
Bus 695, Lime Green: Tangela Whitfield
Bus 580: Velva Richard
Bus 612: Laura Payne

Dress Code:

The dress code policy for Ascension Parish schools are strictly enforced.

Tight fitting; not loose fitting
o Bottoms must fit at the waist and be properly hemmed or cuffed at or below the ankle and
no wider than shoe length, but not dragging the ground. “Slicing or ragging” is not allowed.
o No leather/suede/vinyl/denim/jean fabrics. May not include rivets. Cargo pants, lowriders,
corduroy, ribbed fabric, and hip huggers are not allowed.
o Shorts, skirts, and jumpers must be clearly no more than 3 inches above the kneecap on any
side/back/front.
o No stretch pants, sweatpants, jogging pants, wind suits, warm-ups, overalls or coveralls are
allowed.
o Bottoms may not be worn in any way that creates a distraction
SHIRTS/BLOUSES:
• Shall be navy oxford, knit, or broadcloth with a collar; no labels.
o Shall be solid navy in color.
o “Polo style” shirt/dresses must have two, three, or four buttons (no snap-up or zippers), with
long or short sleeves (no sleeveless or cap sleeves).
o Turtlenecks must be solid navy or white without monograms/name brands/logos and may be
worn under a uniform shirt/jumper but may not be worn alone. Turtlenecks may only be
worn under the uniform shirt.
o Shall be appropriately sized; may not be tight fitting. Shirts and blouses must be always
tucked in and appropriately buttoned above the chest area at all times.
o If a t-shirt is worn underneath the uniform shirt/blouse, it must be solid white, navy, black, or
an approved school color.
o Students may add only the approved school logo to their navy shirt/blouse/dress. Logos can
be stitched/printed on the left front, upper chest area of the shirt/blouse/dress.
o Shirts/blouses may not be worn in any way that creates a distraction

 

SWEATSHIRTS/SWEATERS/JACKETS (IN INSTRUCTIONAL SETTINGS)
• Shall be solid navy or shall be the designated school sweatshirt.
o If worn, the uniform shirt collar must be visible under the sweatshirt.
o May not contain personal or brand name monograms/logos.
o Must be solid navy and may include the approved school logo or may be a school
approved sweatshirt.
o Sweatshirts/sweaters/jackets of any kind may not be worn tied around the waist.
o Sweatshirts/sweaters/jackets of any kind may not be worn in any way that creates a
distraction JACKETS/COATS – OUTDOORS
o May be any color except jean and camouflage.
o Jean and camouflage jackets/coats are not allowed.
o Full-length jacket/coats commonly referred to as “trench” coats or dusters are not
allowed.
o Jackets and coats of any kind may not be worn tied around the waist. Jackets and coats
of any kind may not be worn in any way that creates a distraction.

SHOES AND SOCKS:
• Shall be closed in shoes; socks and/or leggings shall be white, solid black, solid khaki
or solid navy.
o Closed in shoes (front and back) i.e. tennis shoes, tied shoes or loafer type
shoes are acceptable. Shoes that require laces or Velcro must be securely
fastened. Shoes must be worn appropriately.
o Shoes with wheels, noisemakers, lights or hanging tags are not allowed.
o Slippers, sandals, thongs, or flip-flops are not allowed.

HAIR:
• Must be neat, clean and well groomed.
o Head coverings, skullcaps, hats, hoods, kerchiefs, sweatbands, and any other headgear
are not allowed. Long handled combs are prohibited.
o Extreme hairstyles (including, but not limited to, Mohawks) or hair carvings that detract
from the educational setting are not allowed. Hair may not be dyed colors other than
natural hair colors. (i.e. No blue, green, pink, etc.).

 

JEWELRY/BELTS/ACCESSORIES:
• Accessories with inappropriate decorations and advertisements are prohibited. This includes, but is
not limits to, any item that depicts the occult, gang membership, death, suicide, violence, drugs,
alcohol, tobacco, or ethnic bias.
• Necklaces and bracelets of any types may not be worn.
• Glitter, tattoos and writing/drawing on the face and other visible body parts are not allowed.
• No more than one stud type earring may be worn in each earlobe. Dangling earrings, nose rings, lip
rings, eyebrow rings, tongue piercing rings, studs or any other visible body piercing are not allowed.
• No ornamental and or oversized belt buckles are allowed. Belts may not have studs, cutouts, metal or
other decorations or writings that can be deemed inappropriate.
• Belts must be solid brown, black, or navy and they must be worn on any pants/shorts/skirts/skorts
that have belt loops. Belts must be worn appropriately and may not be more than one size larger
than the waist.
• Purses are not allowed in Grades Pre-K-3.
• Rolling book sacks (book sacks with wheels) are not allowed in Grades PreK-2, even if the student
carries them.
CASUAL DAYS:
• Students are provided with school wide casual dress days throughout the school year for certain
activities. Guidelines for clothing on these days are as follows:
o No short shorts (more than 3” above the knee is unacceptable)
o No backless shirts or spaghetti straps
o No exposed bellies
o No low riding pants or exposed undergarments
o No flip flops or open toed shoes
o No camouflage clothing
o No skate shoes
o If leggings are worn, shirts MUST cover backsides
SPIRIT SHIRT DAYS:
• Each week, Fridays are designated as “Spirit Shirt Days.” All students can wear a spirit shirt
with uniform bottoms.
• SPIRIT SHIRTS may be purchased through the school.

Medication:
• As a rule, the school will not administer medication. However, when the taking of medication at
school is necessary for a child to attend school, state law requires that certain conditions be met.
Parents should consult with the school nurse to determine whether their child meets the
requirements.
• ALL MEDICATION must be checked into the office by an ADULT.
• Students may NOT have in their possession any medication at any time, unless pre-approved by the
school nurse and principal. This includes over-the-counter medication such as Tylenol, cough
medicine, etc.
• Any student that is found to be in possession of prescription or non-prescription medication / drugs
at school or on the bus will be suspended regardless of the reason. This includes a parent sending
medication to school in a child’s belongings when that child is leaving school with a different parent
for the night, etc.
• Questions about medication can be directed to our school nurse Emily.Mcclung@apsb.org

Money:
• ALL FUNDS MUST be paid online via your child’s School Cash Online account.
• Parents should never be asked to send “cash only” or to make out checks payable to
teachers.
• All correspondence asking for money from teachers should have the approval of the
principal and will be through School Cash Online.
• Teachers are not permitted to accept payment for tutorial services provided for the students
they currently teach and assign grades to. Teachers may tutor students for pay if they do not
currently teach or assign those students grades. Tutoring may take place during the work
week (Monday – Friday) after school hours on school property IF it is understood that the
arrangement is between the parent and the teacher, NOT the parent and the school.
• Concerns about excessive or unusual requests for money by the school should be directed to
the principal. These concerns may be made anonymously if the parent so desires.
• Questions about money can be directed to our financial secretary Janet.Rhody@apsb.org

Field Trips:
● Each grade level plans one off campus field trip a year.
● Students are responsible for payment to attend the field trip. The cost is dependent on the trip location
and will be communicated with parents prior to the trip.
● No refunds can be granted after payment is received. If a student is absent or suspended, a refund will
not be granted.

Electronic Devices:
• ECH – 3rd grade: Students may NOT bring electronic devices to school or have them in their
possession unless they are assigned by DUP. Possession of an electronic device at school will be
considered a disciplinary offense.
• 4th – 12th grade: Ascension Parish policy states that students may bring electronic devices to school
to use strictly as an educational tool when such use is approved by the classroom teacher.
Electronic devices include but are not limited to: MP3 devices, laptop computers, mobile internet
devices (iPod, iPad), and phones.
At Duplessis Primary, the use of an electronic device is NOT permitted on a school campus at any time
during the day. Parents will be required to pick up any unauthorized devices from the Administration.

Communication:
• We believe that maintaining open lines of communication between school and home is of utmost
importance.
• If you have questions or concerns regarding your child, please follow our protocol of contacting your
child’s teacher first, either via email or by calling our office at (225) 391-6650.
• The easiest method to use to communicate with teachers is email. The teachers, however, will not
interrupt instructional time to send and receive emails. Please allow faculty/staff members 24 hours
to respond to emails. Your patience is appreciated.
• Communication from school to home will happen in various forms.
o Behavior Conduct Calendar is provided to every student at Duplessis Primary School. You will
find your child’s daily conduct grade and school notes in this folder. Make sure you are
checking it and signing it daily. It is the expectation that a parent or guardian sign the conduct
calendars each night.
o Test Folders with graded papers will be sent home every week. These folders serve as one
method of communication regarding your child’s progress.
o Monthly Calendars will be sent out at the beginning of each month. This includes important
school information. Please make sure you look over the calendar carefully and post it in a
place where you can refer to it often. Lunch menus, school events, early dismissal dates, and
other information is included on the monthly calendar.
o Weekly Newsletters will be sent home by the teacher each Monday. Newsletters will include
information about what skills the students are focusing on for the week. Additionally,
assessment dates and other important classroom information can be found in the teachers’
weekly newsletters.

• Websites maintained by both the district and school can be found at www.apsb.org. Our school
website may be accessed by clicking on our school’s name under the listing of primary schools. School
information, as well as students’ grades, may be accessed from the school website.
• You may also obtain information via School Messenger callouts, Remind, emails, PowerSchool, and
Facebook and Instagram posts.
• The use of personal cell phones between a staff member and parent is strongly discouraged.
Conferences:
• It is our goal to work for parents and staff to work together. Parents are encouraged to attend
conferences that are scheduled and also ask for a conference when they have concerns.
• You can request a conference with a teacher by simply emailing or sending a note to the teacher. If
you would like administration to be part of a conference, feel free to request it.
• Administration asks for parents to speak with teachers about classroom concerns PRIOR to
contacting administration.
• If you feel that the teacher is not assisting you, then call or email administration.

Counselor:
• Our school counselor is available to students who need assistance with any problem they might
have. Issues the counselor may see students about include interpersonal skills, adjustment
problems, loneliness, problem solving, death, and divorce, just to name a few.
• Students receive weekly social and emotional lesson form the school counselor during their
enrichment schedule.
• Our school counselor is Dr. Vanessa Bowels, and she can be reached at Vanessa.Bowles@apsb.org
• Parents are invited to discuss any difficulties that they feel may be hindering the progress of
their child.
• Parents should make an appointment to be sure the school counselor is available when they visit the
school.

PBIS System:

STUDENT PLEDGE & EXPECTATIONS
Today, I will do my best to be a star Patriot.

I will be kind!
I will be safe!
I will be respectful!
I will be responsible!
I will be the best I can be!
I know it is up to me!

Student Conduct Calendars-Universal PBIS:
• Conduct calendars are used as the universal school wide conduct reporting. Every
student in grades K-5 will have a conduct calendar that follows them to PE and
class. It is the expectation that each student is responsible for their conduct
folder. This is how teachers communicate a student’s conduct grade to parents.
Any student who does not have their conduct calendar will receive a minor
infraction.
• Each calendar has a key indicating behaviors.
• These behaviors and key aligns to the school wide discipline flow chart and a classroom
visual chart.
• Each classroom has a visual to represent a student’s behavior that is aligned to the
conduct calendar.

• Any Duplessis faculty member on campus can mark a student’s conduct calendar.
• Each calendar has the DUP classroom behavior plan indicated on the discipline flow chart.
• Teachers from each setting indicate a number that correlates to the behavior.
• If the child has 0 marks, the student earns an A for the day. The student will come If the child has 0
marks, the student earns an A for the day. The student will come home with an A as the daily
grade.
• Parents sign the calendar each evening as communication that their student earned an A, B, C, D,
or F for the day in conduct.
• The conduct calendar serves as communication between a parent and a teacher. However, for
repeated behaviors a teacher needs to call home or schedule a conference to discuss undesirable
behaviors prior to a write up.
• If a child loses their conduct calendar folder, a child can purchase another one for $2. Simply send
the student to the office to purchase a new calendar folder.
• Students who lose their calendar and do not replace it, they cannot participate in any
reward celebrations.
• If a student earns a C or D in conduct, they will receive classroom consequence.
• If a student earns an F in conduct, they receive a minor or major referral, depending on the severity of
the behavior.
• If you are concerned about your student’s classroom conduct, please contact the teacher to set up
a conference.

Discipline:
• It is the ultimate responsibility of the students to control their own behavior.
• It is our duty to teach students appropriate behavior as part of our overall educational program.
Additionally, it is the daily responsibility of the school to make sure that no single student interferes
with the learning of any other student.
• As prescribed by law, every teacher is authorized to hold every student accountable for any
disorderly conduct in the school, on campus, or any street, road, or school bus going to and from
school, and during recess (R.S. 17:46)
• It is the final responsibility of the principal to maintain discipline at each school or any school
function.
• Students at Duplessis Primary are expected to be familiar with the rules set forth by the Ascension
Parish School Board as defined in the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and in this
school handbook. Failure to be knowledgeable of a rule is not an excuse for not following a rule.

Disciplinary Action:
• Consequences are given to a student with the purpose of changing behavior, not simply as punitive
measures.
• Determination of consequences will consider the child’s age, developmental level, motivation, intent,
and previous discipline history.
• Depending on the offense, a student may receive detention, time out, discipline points, counseling,
loss of privileges, work detail, after school behavior clinic during an early dismissal, in school or out of
school suspension, or may be made to make restitution for their behavior.
• Any school employee can write a referral (teacher, paras, etc)
• Any student in K-5th grade can receive minor and major referrals. This includes SBLC and SPED
students. as well as DPR students.
• The only students that cannot receive a referral are Pre-K students.
• Minor Infractions must be signed by the parent. Note: 4 minor infractions = 1 major referral.
• Major Infractions, documented on the Behavior Referral form, warrant discipline points or a
suspension.

• After an accumulation of 100 discipline points, a student will receive a suspension. This could be in-
school or out of school suspension (ISS or OSS) depending on the severity of the behavior and

incident.
• Suspensions and points are cumulative and carry over to the 2nd semester. Students are only allowed
to “start over” with points at the beginning of a new school year.
• After the 2

and suspension, the student will be referred to the SBLC.
• After the 4th suspension, the student may be recommended for expulsion.
• Students should not receive minor referrals or lowered classroom conduct marks for failure to do
homework, not having supplies, not returning graded papers, for other academic concerns or for
things that are the parent’s responsibility.
• Teachers will call or email parents when students do not have supplies or when signed notes/papers
are not returned in a timely manner.
• Students that habitually do not have supplies or who fail to return graded papers will be referred to
the principal for a conference with the parent, child and principal to determine why and what can be
done to improve the situation.
• Parents are encouraged to check their child’s agenda each day for notes from the teacher and to look
for graded papers each week to be reviewed, signed and returned to school within three school days.
• To provide the best possible learning environment, our students are expected to conduct themselves
in such a way that instruction is not interrupted, and the other students are not distracted from the
learning process. Students at Duplessis Primary School will not be allowed to adversely affect the
safety and well-being of the school population. Our goal is to promote self-discipline among our
students.
• Minor Infraction forms and Behavior Referral forms will be used to document inappropriate behavior.
(see Discipline Infraction Definitions) ****Sleeping in Class and/or refusing to do work is an
inappropriate behavior that can receive behavior consequences.

In-School Suspension Guidelines:
• ISSP is considered a suspension and will count towards expulsion.
• Students in ISSP may not ride the school bus.
• If a student is ill and cannot attend school on the date of the suspension, notice must be made
to the disciplinarian prior to 8:30. The student will serve ISS upon their return to school.
• Students that are in ISSP are considered present at school, are permitted to complete their
work, and receive credit for all assignments and assessments / tests.
• Students must be signed in and out by a parent or adult in the front office.
• Students are to be signed in at 9:00 AM and signed out at 2:00PM.
• Students in ISSP are not permitted to participate in activities including PE, field trips, snack
sales, honor roll, field day, etc. on the day of their suspension.
• Reverse suspensions may be assigned to students depending on the nature of the behavior
concern. These suspensions are intended for students who commit non-violent, non-verbally
abusive behavior. Parents/legal guardians are expected to attend school with the child for an
entire school day. Parents are not allowed to leave the campus without the student. Both
parent and student must be signed in by 8:20 or the student will be marked tardy. Parents are
required to bring lunch or eat in the cafeteria with their students.
• Any questions regarding ISS should be directed to Sharnette.Nicholas@apsb.org

BEHAVIOR DEFINITIONS

Note: Minor Infractions do not significantly interrupt the learning process.

MINOR INFRACTIONS DEFINITIONS/EXAMPLES

1. Talking excessively Ex. - Conversations with neighbor during instruction
2. Blurting out Ex. - Yelling answers or commenting for class to hear
3. Making noises Ex. - Tapping pencil, mouth sounds, etc...
4. Property damage Low-intensity damage of property belonging to others. Ex. -
Writing on desk, deliberately breaking pencil, etc...
5. Not using inside voice in cafeteria Ex. - Talking loud to students down the table or at other tables
6. Not walking in line with class Student would not walk on designated “line”
7. Repeatedly not bringing materials to class or
returning items that were sent home

Teacher has taken steps to provide materials.
Teacher has attempted to contact parent.

8. Electronic device/cell phone
(see Policy on Electronic Devices)

1st offense = minor infraction
-Hold device for parent to pick up.
9. Gum/candy/sunflower seeds Distribution or consumption of item
10. Physical contact Ex. – Tripping, bumping, tapping, bowing up or iffing
11. Inappropriate language/
Name calling
12. Disrespect

Low-intensity infraction - does not disrupt class
Low intensity, such as smacking lips, rolling eyes, or mildly talking back

13. Defiance
14. Forgery

Brief, low-intensity failure/refusal to respond to adult requests
Presenting something as their own that is not, including
assignments or signatures.

1st offense = minor infraction

15. Theft
16. Dress Code violation
17. Tardy
18. Other (please specify)

Possession of, having passed on, or being responsible for removing
someone else’s property. 1st offense = minor infraction Failure to
adhere to the parish dress code policy
6 unexcused tardies = minor infraction
Administrator meets with Parent
Any other minor behavior infractions that do not fall within the
above categories

MINOR INFRACTIONS include low-intensity problem behaviors that are violations of behavioral
expectations but are not of sufficient intensity to warrant a Major Behavior Referral. Classroom discipline
plans will be followed, and behavior expectations will be retaught. Students will be given a warning before a
minor infraction is issued. 4th Minor Infraction = Major Infraction/Behavior Referral.

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MAJOR INFRACTIONS interrupt the learning process. A Behavior Referral will be sent to the In-School Suspension Presider
(ISSP) or an Administrator. All major infractions will be evaluated by an Administrator to determine severity and could be

considered suspendable offenses.

Code INFRACTION DEFINITION POINTS
01 Willful disobedience Deliberate choice to break a rule or disobey a directive given by a

person in authority

15-25

02 Treats an authority with
disrespect

Talking back, mocking, gesturing. Any act which demonstrates a
disregard or interference with authority or supervising personnel

15-25

3 Makes an unfounded charge
against authority

Accusing a member of school staff of an act that is unlawful and/or a
violation of school rules or policy not supported by evidence.; False
statements or representations about individuals or identifiable groups of
individuals that harm the reputation of the individuals or the group by
demeaning them or deterring others from associating or dealing with them
15-25

04 Uses profane and/or obscene
language

Vulgar verbal messages, words or gestures that include swearing, or
name calling

20

05

06

07
Is guilty of immoral or vicious
practices

Is guilty of conduct or habits
injurious to his/her associates

Uses or possesses any
controlled dangerous
substances governed by the
Uniform Controlled Dangerous
Substances Law, in any form

Isolated incident that is unwelcome act or comment that is hurtful,
degrading, humiliating or offensive to another person with a sexual,
physical or racial component; Act that is dangerous, aggressive, or
would be perceived as disturbing and not conforming to approved
standard of social behavior and/or local community norms Any
intentional but not malicious act that causes injury, damage, or pain to
another

The possession, use, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, intent to
distribute, concealment, sale, or purchase of any drug, narcotic, controlled
substance, or any paraphernalia linked to above on school grounds, at
school-sponsored events, or on school transportation vehicles

15-25

15-25
or
Suspension

25 or
Suspension

08

09
Uses or possesses tobacco or
lighter
Uses or possesses alcoholic
beverages

The possession, use, purchase, intent to distribute, concealment,
distribution or sale of tobacco products on school grounds, at
school-sponsored events, or on school transportation vehicles The
possession, use, purchase, intent to distribute, concealment,

distribution or sale of alcohol products on school grounds, at school-
sponsored events, or on school transportations vehicles

25 or
Suspension
Suspension

10 Disturbs the school or
habitually violates any rule

Behavior causing major disruption of instruction or any school activity
and/or repeatedly violating any school rules in any area, includes but is
not limited to sustained loud talking, yelling or screaming; noise with
materials; and/or sustained out-of-seat behavior

20

11 Cuts, defaces, or injures any
part of public school
buildings/vandalism

Damage, destruction, or defacement of property belonging to the
school or others

15-25

21

12 Writes profane and/or obscene
language or draws obscene
pictures

Writes or draws pictures, words, or images considered indecent or
offensive (e.g., graffiti, letters, notes, posters, etc.)

20

13 Possesses weapon(s) as
defined in Section 921 of Title
18 of the U.S. Code. *Use of
code 13 requires additional

Possessing weapon designed to expel a projectile by action of an explosive;
See any object described under “Weapon Type code” in SIS User Guide

Suspension

15

submission of the Weapon
Type code.

*Use of this code requires *Firearms and Explosives Weapon Code* per
SIS User Guide.

14 Possesses firearms (not
prohibited by federal law),
knives, or other implements,
which may be used as
weapons, the careless use of
which might inflict harm or
injury (Excludes pocket knives
with a blade length of less
than 2 1⁄2 inches, refer to code
31 for blades 2 1⁄2 inches or
smaller)

Possesses firearms, knives or blades > 2 inches which may be used to inflict
bodily injury or damage to property (i.e., any instrument, look-alike weapon
or object not prohibited by federal law that can place a person in
reasonable fear or apprehension of serious harm that is on a student’s
person or contained in the student’s belongings, locker and/or storage
space)
*Use of this code requires *Other Weapon Code* per SIS User Guide.

Suspension

15 Throws missiles liable to injure
others

Throws any object toward a person that is either heavy, sharp and/or
otherwise perceived to be harmful or with such velocity and force that it
would cause physical harm or precipitate a fight or campus disturbance;
*Use of this code requires *Other Weapon Code* per SIS User Guide.

15-20

16

17

18
Instigates or participates in
fights while under school
supervision
Violates traffic and safety
regulations
Leaves school premises or
classroom without permission

A hostile confrontation with physical contact involving two or more
individuals
To break any law that pertains to the obstruction and flow of traffic
and/or safety regulations
Leaving the school campus and/or assigned classroom or location
without permission and/or failure to return to school/class

25 or
Suspension

19
20
Is habitually tardy and/or
absent
Is guilty of stealing

Reporting late to school or class when the day/period begins without
permission
Taking or obtaining the property of another without permission or
knowledge of the owner without violence

15-20
20

21 Commits any other serious
offense

Any serious, harmful incident not covered by any other of these codes 25 or
Suspension

22 Murder Unlawful killing of another human being Expulsion

22

23 Assault and/or Battery Aggressive action directed at school staff or students, which may involve
threats and/or unwanted physical contact, while on school grounds, or at
a school related activity, including a situations where a staff member is
intervening in a fight or other disruptive activity

a.
20-25
or
Suspension

24 Rape and/or Sexual Battery Forced attempted or actual anal, oral, or vaginal penetration by using a
sexual organ or an object simulating a sexual organ, or the anal or vaginal
penetration of another by any body part or object

Expulsion

25 Kidnapping Intentional, forcible seizing and carrying of any person from one place to

another without his consent

Suspension
or
Expulsion

26 Arson Intentional damaging by any explosive substance or setting fire to any

property of another, without the consent of the owner

Suspension
or
Expulsion

27 Criminal damage to property Intentional damage by any means other than fire or explosion to
any property that requires a report to law enforcement (R.S. 14:5
may co-occur with other violations)

25 or
Suspension

28 Burglary The unauthorized entering of any school structure, vehicle or
property, movable or immovable, with the intent to commit a felony
or any theft therein

25 or
Suspension

29 Misappropriation with violence
to the person

Taking something of value using force, intimidation or weapons Suspension or
Expulsion

30 Discharge or use of weapon(s)
prohibited by federal law

Discharge or use of weapon described under “Weapon Type code”
in SIS User Guide
*Use of this code requires *Firearms and Explosives Weapon
Code* per SIS User Guide.

Expulsion

31 Possesses pocket knife with a
blade length of less than 2 1⁄2
inches, (includes box cutters
with a blade < 2 1⁄2 inches)

Possesses pocket knife or blade cutter with a blade length < 2 1⁄2
inches, refer to code 14 for blades greater than 2 1⁄2 inches *Use of
this code requires *Other Weapon Code* per SIS User Guide.

25 or
Suspension

32 Serious bodily injury An injury that involves a substantial risk of death; extreme
physical pain; protracted and obvious disfigurement; or
protracted loss of impairment of the function of bodily member,
organ or faculty

Suspension or
Expulsion

23

33

34
35

36
Use of OTC medication in a
manner other than prescribed
or authorized
Possession of Body Armor
Bullying

Cyberbullying

The possession and/or distribution of any over-the-counter
medicine whether prescribed or not without permission from
school officials
Possession, including the wearing of any type of gear that protects
the person from attack by another
Unwanted and repeated written, verbal, or physical behavior,
including any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, by
an adult or student
Unwanted and repeated written, verbal, or physical behavior,
including any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, by
an adult or student, which is carried out through any use of
technology; Cyberbullying can occur on or off school property.

25 or
Suspension
25
20-25

20-25

37 False Alarm/Bomb Threat Initiating a warning of fire or other catastrophe without valid
cause, misuse of 911, bomb threats, or discharging a fire
extinguisher

25 or
Suspension

38 Forgery To use, make, or reproduce another’s signature Beginning with

the 2nd offense

20

39 Gambling Wagering money or property 20
40 Public Indecency Exposure of body parts such as genital/buttocks areas and

female breasts in view of public

25 or
Suspension

41 Obscene behavior or
Possession of
Obscene/Pornographic Material

Engaging in behavior of a sexual nature including consensual sexual
activity; Possession of sexual images in any form (e.g., computer,
book, magazine, phone, drawing, etc)

25 or
Suspension

42 Unauthorized use of
Technology

Use of pager/cellular telephone (texting, talking), camera or
video device or other communication devices during the school
day Also, possession of electronic devices. Beginning with 2nd
offense (item will be held in office for the Parent to pick up)

15

43 Improper dress Out of dress code or ID violation 9th violation –see Dress

Code consequences

20

44 Academic dishonesty Cheating that occurs in relation to a formal academic exercise and
may include plagiarism, fabrication, or deception (Student will
repeat the test, assignment, or project and receive 2nd grade)

20-25

45 Trespassing Violation Unauthorized entering onto school property by an individual who
has been given prior legal notice that entry onto or use of the
property has been denied, or who remains on the property once
notified of the request to leave; This includes unauthorized
presence of a student on school property while on a restrictive
access, suspension, or expulsion.

20-25
or
Suspension

24