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Major Disciplinary Offenses or Illegal Acts

The following is intended to be used as a guide and not be all inclusive.  The suggested penalties are to be considered minimum and may be increased as each case is evaluated on its own merit.  The appropriate discipline is at the discretion of the Assistant Principal, Principal, or Superintendent.  Criminal charges may ensue where appropriate and will be in addition to school-related penalty.

Prohibited Acts

1st Occurrence

2nd Occurrence

Arson 5 - 10 day suspension, contact authorities 10 day suspension, recommend expulsion

Assault / Student

Assault / Staff

5 - 10 day suspension

10 day suspension  / expulsion

10 day suspension
recommend expulsion
Causing Safety Hazard 5 - 10 day suspension 10 day suspension
recommend expulsion
Cutting Class In-School suspension In-School suspension
Disrespect 1 - 3 day suspension 1 - 10 day suspension, recommend expulsion
Disruptive Behavior 1 - 3 day suspension 1 - 10 day suspension, recommend expulsion
Drug Paraphrenalia 1 - 3 day suspention 3 - 5 day suspension
Extortion or Coercion 5 - 10 day suspension 10 day suspension, recommend expulsion, contact authorities
Failure to Carry Agenda Office detention Office detention
Failure to Display ID Badge Office detention Office detention

False Fire Alarm/

Tampering with Fire Apparatus or Defibrillator Apparatus

5 - 10 day suspension
contact authorities
10 day suspension, recommend expulsion, contact authorities
Fighting 3 - 5 day suspension 5 - 10 day suspension, recommend expulsion for third occurrence
Fireworks or Explosives 5 - 10 day suspension, contact authorities 10 day suspension, recommend expulsion, contact authorities
Forgery 1 - 3 day suspension 3 - 5 day suspension
Gambling 1 - 3 day suspension 3 - 5 day suspension
Harassment / Hazing 3 - 10 day suspension 5 - 10 day suspension
Indecent Exposure 3 - 5 day suspension
Contact authorities
5 - 10 day suspension
Contact authorities
Internet Abuse See Acceptable Use Policy/Internet  
Leaving School Grounds without Permission 1-3 day suspension 3-5 day suspension

Obscene Language/Gestures

   Toward Student

   Toward Staff

 

1 - 5 day suspension

5 - 10 day suspension

 

1 - 10 day suspension

10 day suspension

Plagiarism/Cheating In-School suspension 1 - 3 day suspension
Possession / Use / Distribution of Alcohol or Drugs See Drug/Alcohol Policy

Refusal to Work:

 

 

    Academic ISS for one period and one hour detention ISS full day
    Shop ISS for day

ISS full day

3rd offense - Out of School Suspension.

Repeated Misconduct 1 - 3 day suspension 1 - 10 day suspension, recommend expulsion
Repeated Tardiness After-school detention, in-school suspension Out of school suspension
Smoking See Tobacco/Smoking Policy
Theft / Stealing or Possession of Stolen Property 5 - 10 day suspension, contact authorities 10 day suspension, contact authorities
Threats - Student 3 - 10 day suspension 10 day suspension, recommend expulsion
Threats - Staff 5 - 10 day suspension 10 day suspension, recommend expulsion
Truancy 1 - 3 day suspension 3 - 5 day suspension
Vandalism / Defacing 3 - 10 day suspension, restitution Recommend expulsion
Vandalism / Destruction of Property 5 - 10 day suspension, restitution, contact authorities Recommend expulsion
Weapons 10 day suspension, recommend expulsion Recommend expulsion

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UPPER CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
220 Sandwich Road, Bourne, MA 02532    Tel: 508 759-7711    Fax: 508 759-7208
 
 
Last updated: August 14, 2008