STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL
PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK and CODE OF CONDUCT
2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
Martin J. Wall
Principal
Kevin Kelly
Assistant Principal
38 Bartholdi Avenue
BUTLER, NJ 07405
PHONE: 973-492-2000
FAX: Main Office 973-492-8672
FAX: Attendance 973-838-4732
WEB:
PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Academics and Grading 12
Alma Mater 5
Athletics 24
Attendance 9
Bell Schedule 7
Bus Rules 17
Calendar 8
Cell Phones & Electronic Devices 17
Delayed Opening/School Closing 7
Dress Code 18
Extra-Curricular Activities 21
Guidance Services 19
School Facility 26
Student Alcohol/Drugs/Substance Abuse 24
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Administrative Discretion and Administrative Review 47
Administrative Disciplinary Actions 41
Behavioral Recognition, Support and Intervention 32
Building Level Pupil Support Interventions 39
Disciplinary Infractions and Actions 33
Disciplinary Infractions and Actions Table 42
Faculty/Classroom Disciplinary Actions 40
Outside Referral Interventions 39
Parent, School Communication 38
School, Student and Parent Responsibilities 31
Students with Disabilities 48
Student Rights 32
Butler Board of Education
Tracy Luciani, President
Alison Allison Julie Ruighaver
Mark Thomas Karen Smith
Heather Grecco Cynthia Sokoloff
Albert Syracuse Sheldon Bross, Bloomingdale Representative
Mr. Mario Cardinale
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Barbara Murphy
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Administration
Martin J. Wall - Principal
Kevin Kelly - Assistant Principal
David Doty – Supervisor of Athletics, Health & Physical Education, Fine, Performing & Practical Arts
Evelyn Horner - District Supervisor of Technology
Kevin Reagan – Supervisor of English, Social Studies and World Languages
Kevin Kelly – Supervisor of Special Education (9 – 12)
Margaret Lynch – Supervisor of Mathematics, Science, and Business
Important Phone Numbers
Principal’s Office 973-492-2000 ext. 1504
Assistant Principal’s Office 973-492-2000 ext. 1502
Nurse's Office 973-492-2000 ext. 1510
Guidance Office 973-492-2000 ext. 1520
Athletic Office 973-492-2000 ext. 1570
Butler High School Alma Mater
On the hills of old Pequannock
Amongst the maples old,
Stands our honored Alma Mater
With her colors Blue and Gold
Steadfast as our slogan “True Blue”,
Loyal as the regal gold,
Undaunted we will strive anew
When our colors we behold.
As the years will lead us onward
When high school days are through,
Our thoughts will bring us back to dwell
Where early friendships grew;
And where’er our paths may take us
What e’er our future hold,
We will always give allegiance,
To our Butler Blue and Gold.
EXECUTIVE STUDENT COUNCIL
2016-2017
Lauren Migliorino President
Casey Soules Vice President
Samantha Cartagena Secretary
Emily Moya Treasurer
Elias Tadros Historian
Board of Education Representative
Wayde Kenney
Erica Steenstra
Academy Liaison
Rachel Lee
Faculty Advisors Mrs. Reda
Mrs. Jeryc
The Student Council is an organization whose primary design is to function as a coordinating unit between the school administration and the student body. A copy of the constitution and by-laws of this school organization can be obtained through the advisor or a member of the executive committee.
Class Officers
Senior Class Junior Class
Danielle Wolowitz, President Robert Voli, President
Nicole Thomas, Vice President Shayna Luke, Vice President
Kaitlyn Smits, Secretary Jessica Frost, Secretary
Marta Pineda, Treasurer Guiliana Ferrara, Treasurer
Sophomore Class Freshman Class
Vanessa Majer, President ______________,President
Melissa Konopinski, Vice President ______________,Vice President
Jon LoCicero, Secretary ______________,Secretary
Amanda Bariso, Treasurer ______________,Treasurer
REGULAR DAY CLASS SCHEDULE
Homeroom 8:00 - 8:12
Period 1 8:12 - 8:52
Period 2 8:56 - 9:36
Period 3 9:40 - 10:20
Period 4 10:24 - 11:04
Period 5 11:08 - 11:48
Period 6 11:52 - 12:32
Period 7 12:36 - 1:16
Period 8 1:20 - 2:00
Period 9 2:04 - 2:44
Each period is forty (40) minutes in length with four (4) minutes of passing time. Lunch periods are 4, 5, 6 and 7.
DELAYED OPENING SCHEDULE
Period 1/Homeroom 9:30 - 10:04
Period 2 10:08 - 10:39
Period 3 10:43 - 11:14
Period 4 11:18 - 11:49
Period 5 11:53 - 12:24
Period 6 12:28 - 12:59
Period 7 1:03 - 1:34
Period 8 1:38 - 2:09
Period 9 2:13 - 2:44
EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE
Period 1/HR 8:00 - 8:32
Period 2 8:36 - 9:03
Period 3 9:07 - 9:34
Period 4 9:38 - 10:05
Period 5 10:09 - 10:36
Period 6 10:40 - 11:07
Period 7 11:11 - 11:38
Period 8 11:42 - 12:09
Period 9 12:13 - 12:40
School Calendar – 2015-2016
September 6 Faculty Orientation/Meetings
September 7 First Day for Students
October 10 Columbus Day-Staff In-Service
November 10-11 NJEA Convention
November 23 Early Dismissal
November 24 & 25 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 23 Early Dismissal
December 26 – January 2 Winter Recess
January 3 Schools Re-open
January 9 Early Dismissal-Staff in-service
January 16 M.L. King's Birthday – School Closed
February 17-20 Midwinter Break – School Closed
March 6 Early Dismissal-Staff in-service
April 10 – 17 Spring Recess – School Closed
May 29 Memorial Day – School Closed
June 21 Early Dismissal–Graduation-Final Day for Students
June 22 Final Day for Faculty
Five emergency closing days are included in the calendar which will be added to the Memorial Day weekend and/or removed from June if they are not utilized. The Superintendent reserves the right to make adjustments to the calendar if deemed necessary.
Please note: Any additional emergency closing days beyond (5) will be made up during Spring Recess. If 2 or more emergency closing days are used prior to February 17, 2017, the Superintendent reserves the right to change February 17, 2017 as a full school day. All Calendar Dates are Subject to Change.
SCHOOL CLOSING/DELAYED OPENING
When inclement weather makes travel difficult or impossible, schools may be closed. Delayed opening is used when travel is difficult early in the morning and the situation improves after the rush hour. School begins at 9:30 a.m. (Period 1/Homeroom). Bloomingdale buses will begin their routes 1 ½ hours after the usual time.
NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL CLOSING/DELAYED OPENING
An Automated Notification System, which is computer generated, will notify each household of school closings or delayed openings.
As in previous years, information may be obtained through the following:
• Honeywell Instant Alert
• Call the school and check the recorded message
If there is to be a SCHOOL CLOSING after a DELAYED OPENING has been announced the automated system will be initiated and information may be obtained by the same sources noted above.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance at school is essential to the total educational success and achievement of students. All students are expected and required to attend school every day unless some compelling reason makes it necessary to be absent. The limit set on the maximum number of days a student may be absent before being denied course credit should not be perceived as a license to be absent for inappropriate reasons. Absences from school and being late to school are part of the permanent record and are indicated, along with grades, on transcripts sent to colleges and employers.
1. The parent/guardian should call the Attendance Office on the morning of the student absence. (Note: an answering machine will take calls prior to the start of school.)
2. A student who is absent may not participate in any extracurricular activities on the day of absence without the written approval of the principal or his designee.
3. A student returning from an absence must report to the Attendance Office and present a written note to the Attendance Secretary before the start of the school day.
4. The medical note must be filed in the Attendance Office within five school days of the student's return to school. Please note that the medical note must be from a non-family member.
5. The following chart outlines the number of allowable absences with corresponding attendance notification letters and loss of credit. Attendance warning letters will be mailed home on a monthly basis indicating the number of unexcused absences that a student has accumulated in his/her classes.
|Course |Warning Notices |Final Notice |Denial of Credit |
|Full Year |4th, 8th and 12th absence |15th absence |16th absence |
|Semester |2nd, 4th and 6th absence |7th absence |8th absence |
|Health |1st and 3rd absence |3rd absence |4th absence |
|(1 quarter) | | | |
|Physical Ed. |3rd, 6th and 9th absence |11th absence |12th absence |
|(3 quarters) | | | |
6. Excused absences provided with proper documentation include the following:
• medical or dental appointments which cannot be scheduled outside of school hours
• documented medical disability
• motor vehicle driver's test
• documented interview for college entrance or employment
• death in family
• court appearance
• religious observation
• illness (documented by doctor’s note)
• suspension from school
• such good cause as may be acceptable to the principal
7. Students and parents are reminded that absences are totaled on a class-by-class basis. Because of lateness to school, field trips and other activities, the number of absences can vary greatly. For example, it is possible to have seven absences in a morning class and none in an afternoon class. A student must be present for a total of four hours in order to be counted as present for the day. Therefore, a student who is late must arrive by 10:40 A.M. and a student leaving early must remain in school until 12:00 P.M. On early dismissal and delayed opening days, students must be present for four hours.
8. A student who is denied credit for a course must remain in the class in order to be eligible to retake the course in summer school. However, a disruptive student will be removed from the class.
9. A student must appeal the loss of credit to the Assistant Principal within five school days of notification. A meeting will be arranged for the student and parents/guardians.
10. Each student is encouraged to keep a log of his/her absences, including the class, the date of absence, and the reason for the absence.
11. A student who has three unexcused absences in a semester course or seven unexcused absences in a full-year course must have permission from the Assistant Principal to participate in a field trip held during the school day.
12. Students are allowed one day for each day absent to make up work.
13. Vacation days are not excused absences.
14. A parental note does not excuse absences; it merely acknowledges that the parent was aware of the student’s absence and was not truant. A record of the specific dates of absences from school should be maintained by the parent/ guardian and by the school. Record of these dates can be viewed on the Realtime Parent Portal.
MAKE-UP WORK DUE TO ABSENCE
Pupils are provided an opportunity to complete assignments missed because of their absences. However, it would be unwise to believe that one can make up the learning activity of a total class section.
1. Students are allowed one day for each day absent to make up work. Responsibility for arranging make up work lies with the student. Assignments given prior to an absence are due upon return to school.
2. Students may complete assignments for time missed due to actions initiated by the school administration, i.e. out-of-school suspension, exclusion, etc.
3. Students who are truant or cutting class will be issued zeros for work missed.
TARDY TO CLASS
A student is considered tardy when he/she is late to class without an authorized pass. Tardiness will lead to disciplinary action and could adversely affect grades.
Tardy pupils are responsible for all classroom assignments and activities, including tests and quizzes.
1. A student must be present for a minimum of four hours in order to be considered present for the day.
2. Lateness of more than twenty minutes to a class is considered an absence from the class.
TARDY TO SCHOOL AND EARLY DISMISSAL
Students who report to school after 8:00 AM shall report directly to the attendance office to sign-in. Parents are expected to call the attendance office (ext. 203) to notify the school when their child will be late to school. A pass will be given to the student allowing them to enter their class. Students who miss more than FOUR hours of the school day will be counted absent for the entire day. Students who arrive after period two on a delayed opening day, or after period one on an early dismissal day, will be counted as absent for the day. Vo-Tech students who miss more than ONE period will be marked absent for the entire day. Excessive tardies (10 or more) will result in the student being referred to the I&RS Team and a mandatory parent conference. Excessive tardies may also result in disciplinary actions. Appointments should be made at hours that do not conflict with school. However, at times, compelling circumstances will require that a pupil be late to school or dismissed before the end of the school day. Parents are expected to notify the school, in writing, stating the reason for the lateness or the need for an early dismissal. Justifiable reasons may include:
• medical or dental appointments which cannot be scheduled outside of school hours
• documented medical disability
• motor vehicle driver's test
• documented interview for college entrance or employment
• death in immediate family
• court appearance
• illness (documented by doctor’s note)
• religious observation
• such good cause as may be acceptable to the principal
All requests to leave early due to illness must be approved by the school nurse. No pupil who is ill will be permitted to leave the school before the close of the school day unless he/she is met in the Attendance Office by his/her parent/guardian. Under no condition may a student leave the school grounds during the day without the permission of an authorized school official.
Students Leaving Early from School:
1. A written and signed request from a parent/guardian before 8:00 A.M. is required. This shall be filed with the Assistant Principal’s Office.
2. In the event of an emergency, parents/guardians should contact the Attendance Office via telephone.
3. In all cases the parent/ guardian must be present at the Attendance Office for student dismissal. Parents/guardians may not go to a classroom to pick up their child.
4. Students shall not be released to anyone other than their parent/guardian.
Note – Disciplinary action for unexcused tardy to school and class are noted in the Student Code of Conduct.
TRUANCY
Truancy is defined as a student who absents himself by either not coming to or prematurely leaving school without the prior consent of a parent or guardian. Therefore, a student whose absence has not been verified by his or her parent or guardian is truant on that day and will earn a “0” for his or her class work in addition to being subject to disciplinary action. A student who is absent without consent of a parent or guardian more than four times will be referred to the I&RS team. Upon the tenth absence without parental consent, the school district will make a mandatory referral to the court program designated by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts.
THE PASSPORT
Anytime a student wishes to leave a room while school is in session, he/she must have his/her PASSPORT. The PASSPORT must include the date, destination, time of departure and the teacher's signature in ink. Students not in possession of their PASSPORT when out of class will be subject to disciplinary action.
PASSES
Passes to the Guidance Office will be distributed to students upon request from their counselor. Students are to obtain these passes in the morning prior to the homeroom period. If a student wishes to see a teacher, the student must make prior arrangements to receive a pass from said teacher in order to be excused from study hall. Teachers are not to issue passes to the Guidance Office
ACADEMICS and GRADING
LOSS OF COURSE CREDIT
Students, who accumulate sixteen or more unexcused daily absences during the school year, SHALL LOSE CREDIT FOR THE YEAR. In addition, students who accumulate 16 or more unexcused absences from a particular class SHALL LOSE CREDIT FOR THAT COURSE. (Quarter and Semester courses allow just three and seven absences respectively). Parents shall be notified by letter of monthly cumulative absences from school and class based on the attendance chart located under the attendance heading in this handbook. Attendance information is also documented on the quarterly report card.
Students should understand that this is not a permissive policy establishing a limit which may be missed. It is understood that absences will occur for personal illness, religious observance days, serious personal or family problems, and professional appointments which cannot be scheduled in non-school times. Be aware that an absence from school for any reason interrupts the continuity of learning. Parents may request a copy of student attendance records. MEDICAL EXCUSES will not be accepted beyond reasonable time limits.
APPEALS FOR LOSS OF CREDIT DUE TO ABSENCE FROM CLASS
Appeal Process for Reinstatement of Credit
a. Committee: The Attendance Review Committee comprised of the Assistant Principal, a guidance counselor, the school nurse, and a teacher will hear appeals of the denial of credit.
b. Procedures:
1. The appeal should be made in writing, by the student, to the Assistant Principal within five (5) school days of notification of credit loss.
2. The Attendance Review Committee will meet for the purpose of reviewing the attendance record and any additional information presented which is relative to absences. This meeting should take place within five (5) school days of the receipt of the request for appeal.
3. The Attendance Review Committee will review all pertinent information and render a decision within two (2) school days of the hearing as to whether or not credit will be denied for each course or courses. Both pupil and parent will be notified in writing within (5) school days of the results.
4. The decision of the Attendance Review Committee may be further appealed (each within five (5) days of the notification of the respective decision) to the following, in this order:
I. Principal
II. Superintendent
III. Board of Education
IV. Commissioner of Education
GRADING SCALE
Report cards are issued four times a year. Grades are reported numerically for each subject; i.e. 95, 84, etc. The numerical grades will be averaged for a final grade, but no student will receive less than a numerical grade of 50 for the 1st three quarters and the numerical limit for letter grades will be:
A = 95 - 100 C+ =77 - 79
A- = 90 - 94 C = 73 - 76
B+ = 87 - 89 C- = 70 - 72
B = 83 - 86 D = 65 - 69
B- = 80 - 82 F = 64 - Below
Marking period and exam grades are to be averaged according to the above listed numerical equivalents. In averaging grades for each semester (half year) each marking period grade will be weighted as 2/5 and the first or second semester exam as 1/5. If there is no exam in the subject, each marking period grade for the semester counts 1/2.
Health and Physical Education courses are graded separately. Health has a credit value of 1.25 credits and Physical Education has a credit value of 3.75 credits. Students must pass both courses to be awarded 5.0 credits. For students who earn credit in Science Labs, Health has a value of 1.00 credits and Physical Education has a value of 3.00 credits.
GRADE REPORTING
Report cards will be posted on the parent portal at the completion of each marking period: November, February, April and June. Parents are encouraged to call the Guidance Office for appointments with their children's teachers if they have any concern regarding their progress.
Parents who are unable to access the parent portal may opt to receive a paper copy of their child’s report card as an alternative method of communication. Please contact the attendance office at extension 203 to make these arrangements.
INCOMPLETE GRADES AND MAKE-UP PRIVILEGES
Incomplete grades are assigned to students only in cases of extended illness or personal or family crisis. Circumstances must include formal documentation as an excused absence on the BHS attendance register. An incomplete grade shall not be assigned to any student simply because they failed to complete the necessary work on time. A student who has not completed sufficient work to pass the course should receive a failing grade. The maximum time allowed for completion of incomplete report card grades (I) is ten school days from the end of the marking period. If a student fails to submit the required work within the ten school day period, the grade of “0” (Zero) will be given to these assignments and averaged into the student’s marking period grades to arrive at a final average.
Incomplete grades will carry a value of “0” if ranking is done before the grades are changed. Since deferred exams, administered during the summer, may not be graded until the second week in September, fourth and sixth semester class rank could be adversely affected by failure to take exams at the appropriate time. Ranking will not be delayed to accommodate students with incompletes.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports containing a student's mid-marking period academic progress are issued approximately five (5) weeks into each of the marking periods. Interim reports are posted on the parent portal.
OBLIGATIONS
Student diplomas shall be withheld at the discretion of the administration for failing to fulfill obligations, (i.e. Detentions, or fines).
MIDTERM AND FINAL EXAMINATIONS
ABSENCES FROM MIDTERM AND/OR FINAL EXAMINATIONS
If a student is to be absent for a scheduled midterm or final examination, he/she must present a Doctor’s and/or a parent note in order to be scheduled for a make-up exam. Students who do not provide proper documentation will be considered to be “cutting” the exam and will receive a zero “0” grade. If a student has two examinations in one day, he/she must be present for both exams. If a student is considered absent, then both examinations will need to be scheduled as make-ups
SENIOR EXEMPTION FROM FINAL EXAMS
Senior students who meet the following criteria may be exempt from their final examinations:
1. An average of 85 or better (as of last day of class) for semester.
2. No more than four (4) non-field trip absences from class during the third and fourth marking periods. Medical notes DO NOT count towards exam exemptions.
3. Any student who has been suspended during marking periods 3 or 4 may not qualify for an exemption. In School suspensions (SENSE) and out of school suspensions will eliminate a student from qualifying for an exemption.
4. A teacher has the option not to exempt students with #1 and #2 qualifications.
EXEMPTION FROM FINAL EXAMS FOR AP COURSES
Senior and Junior students, who wish to be exempt from the final examination in Advanced Placement classes, Must meet the following conditions:
1. Maintain an 80% average for the second semester.
2. No more than four (4) non-field trip absences in the second semester.
Medical notes DO NOT count towards exam exemptions.
3. Any student who has been suspended during marking periods 3 or 4 may not qualify for an exemption. In School suspensions (SENSE) and out of school suspensions will eliminate a student from qualifying for an exemption.
4. Receive the approval of the AP teacher for that course.
5. Participation in the Advanced Placement Examination Program will not exempt students from the final examinations in an Advanced Placement Course. Students must take the AP test to qualify for an exemption.
FREE and APPROPRIATE EDUCATION
All students have a right to a free and full education through secondary school in New Jersey between the ages of 5 and 20 unless they graduate before that age. Students are required by law to regularly attend an approved educational institution until the age of sixteen. Students may not be asked to leave school merely because they are sixteen years of age, provided they are, in fact, fulfilling the responsibilities of a student. These responsibilities require students to follow and to complete the course of study prescribed by the local Board of Education.
WEIGHTED COURSES
Courses offered at Butler High School are classified according to one of three categories and a weighted score is assigned to that category for the purpose of determining class rank. The categories, their definitions and their respective weighted values are as follows:
1. College-Level Courses - These consist of Advanced Placement Programs in which students do college level work. In addition, BHS courses which offer credit from colleges, such as those through FDU and NJIT, shall be weighted at 1.4. These courses are:
|AP American History |AP Biology |AP Statistics |AP English Language |
|AP Psychology |AP Chemistry |AP Calculus |AP English Literature |
|AP Physics* | | | |
* Not offered during the 2016-2017 school year
2. Accelerated Courses - These consist of Honors programs, academic courses whose content is such that they require more than the normal five periods a week and advanced levels of elective courses whose content is cumulative in nature. The weighted value is 1.2.
These courses are:
|English I Honors |Biology Honors |Geometry Honors |French IV Honors |
|English II Honors |Chemistry Honors |Algebra II/Trig. Honors |Spanish III Honors |
|English III Honors |Forensic Science |Pre-calculus Honors |Spanish IV Honors |
|World History Honors |Physics Honors |Calculus Honors |Italian IV Honors |
3. High School Level Courses - These consist of the remaining courses contained in the Butler High School Program of Studies. The weighted value is 1.0.
GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
One hundred forty (140) credits are required for graduation from Butler High School. They must include the following subjects in grades nine through twelve.
1. One credit-year of English for each year of enrollment, up to four credit-years.
2. Three credit-years of mathematics.
3. Three credit-years of Social Studies containing one credit-year of World History and two credit-years of American History.
4. Three credit-years of Natural or Physical Science.
5. One credit year of World Language.
6. One credit-year of Physical Education and health for each year of enrollment.
7. One credit year of Visual and Performing Arts
8. Technological literacy consistent with the Core Curriculum Content Standards, integrated throughout the curriculum
9. One credit year of 21st century life and careers, or career-technical education
10. One-half year credit Personal Finance.
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)
PARCC assessments in English language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics will be administered in grades 9-11. Tests at each grade level will be based on the Common Core Standards (CCSS) for that grade level.
Additional details regarding the graduation credit requirements can be found in the Course of Study booklet located in the BHS Guidance Office.
TEXTBOOKS
Students are assigned textbooks at the beginning of the school year. Although the books remain the property of the Board of Education, students are financially responsible for their care. All books are to be covered as soon as possible to protect them from undue wear and damage. Students will be subject to a fine for any textbook which is not returned to their teacher or damaged.
BUS RULES
All students being transported to and from school must be considerate of the safety and well-being of fellow passengers. Misconduct on a school bus can distract the driver's attention from their primary concern and responsibility, that of safely transporting all students on the vehicle.
For the safety of all riders, students will be required to:
1. Show respect for the driver at all times.
2. Enter and leave the bus in an orderly fashion.
3. Be seated while the bus is in motion.
4. Obey the NO SMOKING regulation on school buses at all times.
5. Talk in a reasonable tone of voice.
6. Refrain from throwing objects of any kind from the bus or in the bus.
Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken by the administration for any student not abiding by the above rules
CELLULAR PHONES & ELECTRONIC DEVICES*
The administration recognizes the importance of cellular phones from an emergency and safety standpoint. Therefore, the use of cellular phones will be permitted outside of the building before school (7:55 A.M.).
Please be reminded that parents should continue to call the school for any emergency situation and should not attempt to reach students by cell phone during the day.
1. At the end of the school day (2:44 P.M.), cell phones will be permitted in hallways/lobbies as well as outside the building. Cell phones cannot be used in school at any time during the school day (including lunch time and study halls) or at any school activities.
2. In addition, it is our legal responsibility to deliver curricula to all students; electronic devices may inhibit students to achieve; therefore, cell phones should be turned off and put away during the school day to avoid interruptions of instructional time. Any classroom interruptions (phone ringing or vibrating) will be handled by the classroom teacher. Any student caught using a cell phone in school will be subject to the consequences defined in the student code of conduct
.
NOTE: Butler High School is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of any electronic device.
Use of a cell phone or electronic device is defined as:
• Ringing or vibrating in class
• Talking
• Reading or sending text messages
• Checking voice mail, time, etc.
• Playing games
• Taking, sending, or looking at pictures
• Internet surfing
In addition to the policy above, no cell phones will be allowed (seen or heard) in the school’s locker rooms or bathrooms. This is for the protection and privacy of all students. Cell phones confiscated in these areas may not be returned.
* Electronic Devices include, but are not limited to all cell phones, iPods, mp3 players, electronic games, cameras, Bluetooth earpieces, and computers.
Dress Code
All students are expected to dress appropriately while attending school. Good taste and common sense should prevail. In addition, school regulations prohibit pupil dress or grooming practices that:
• are hazardous to health or safety
• interfere with school work
• disrupt the educational program
• advocate illegal or unhealthy behavior
• contain inappropriate pictures or words
• cause excessive wear or damage to school property
The following guidelines are examples of unacceptable attire:
1. Shredded, ripped, or cut-off clothing, bare midriff, see through clothing that exposes the torso, underwear that is visible, beachwear, strapless tops, halter tops, hats, and cut-out shirts are not permitted. For female students, tank tops may be worn if not cut too low; clothing should not be too revealing. For male students, shirts that are designed to be sleeveless, not torn, are acceptable. This excludes sleeveless undershirts.
2. Any clothing or patches that have writing or pictures that include the following are not permitted:
• references to violence and weapons
• racist comments
• anti-religious references
• profanity
• sexual connotations
• tobacco, alcohol, or drug use
3. Clothing, apparel, and/or accessories that may be construed as gang-related are strictly prohibited.
4. Low-cut jeans or pants may be worn as long as skin or undergarments are not exposed.
5. Skirts and dresses that end higher than mid-thigh are prohibited.
6. Shorts are acceptable if the length is appropriate (fingertip length).
7. Only link chains for wallets are permitted, and should not hang lower than mid-thigh.
8. Pajamas and slippers are prohibited.
9. Footwear that covers and grips either the toe or heel must be worn at all times and must be secure.
Students are expected to cooperate courteously when faculty and/or administration require compliance with these guidelines for appropriate dress. In addition to disciplinary action, students who do not comply with the dress code guidelines will be asked to change/adjust/alter clothing so that they are in compliance. In addition to sending students home and/or requesting parents to bring acceptable clothing, the administration reserves the right at any time to amend the dress code policy without prior warning to the students.
GUIDANCE SERVICES/SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Ms. Fugazot Ms. Maurer Ms. Placko
All students are assigned a Guidance Counselor assigned to aid in educational, vocational, social and personal development. Any student may arrange an appointment with their counselor by completing an appointment form in the Guidance Office. Counselors will set up the appointment and forward the appointment slip to the student’s homeroom or classroom teacher. Appointments are not necessary before or after school.
ACCESS TO STUDENT INFORMATION
By New Jersey Law, the Butler BOE must allow educational, occupational and military recruiters access to student information. Parents, who do not wish for this information to be released, must request in writing, to the Superintendent of Schools, that his/her child's name be omitted from the student information directory; adult students may make this request on their own behalf.
ADULT STATUS
Students, 18 years of age and over, have all privileges accorded to them under the law. Any student, who wishes to exercise the rights of an adult student, must file an "Age of Maturity” form signed by a parent/guardian. Forms are available in the High School Office.
Following are guidelines for adult students:
1. Responsibility for school rules and regulations.
2. Adult students are legally independent of their parents and do not need consent for school activities.
Students may:
a. Sign absence and tardy notes.
b. Sign permission slips for participation in athletics, field trips or other school events.
c. Sign subject registration sheets.
d. Review official school records.
e. Sign all documents which usually require parental signatures.
f. You may sign out twice monthly. Once signed out, students may not return.* *Exception: Medical visit and return with doctor’s note or have prior Administrative approval.
Scheduling Parameters
Course Levels
Course level placement will be based on teacher recommendation, demonstrated competency within the discipline, and successful completion of prerequisite courses. Course recommendations, for the following school year, are made by teachers immediately following marking period two. Students and their parents or guardians wishing to change the recommended placement must complete Request for Course Placement Review form within the time frame established at the student’s annual scheduling meeting with their counselor in February or March. If a formal request for review is submitted, the teacher and subject area supervisor will re-examine the criteria after marking period three grades have been posted. A request to change course level in a mathematics or English course may require successful completion of an assessment.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
It is important for students and parents to realize that the school program and staffing are planned around the subjects selected by students in the spring.
Therefore, there will be no schedule changes after the start of school in September, except for level changes. There will be NO CHANGES of any kind after the first marking period.
Should a student withdraw from a course after the 1st marking period, then the withdrawal will be noted as either a "WP" or "WF".
HOME INSTRUCTION
Students who are absent from school for at least ten (10) consecutive school days may be eligible for home instruction. Parents should contact the Guidance Office and must provide medical documentation.
HOMEWORK
As a result of community input, a committee of faculty and administrators met and developed the following homework policy for Butler High School. We believe that if this program is followed, it will serve to enhance the accomplishments of the students at Butler High School.
DEFINITION
Homework is any assigned work, to be completed at home, by direction of the teacher.
PURPOSES
1. To extend the learning experiences of the student beyond the classroom.
2. To reinforce learning by providing further practice and application.
3. To develop independence and responsibility.
4. To provide an opportunity to complete work started in the class.
5. To provide for individual differences in students.
6. To provide a framework for the next day's lesson.
7. To provide supplementary information about topics studied.
8. To encourage the development of good study habits, learning and writing skills.
In all subject areas, homework is an integral part of the evaluation process. Failure to do homework on a consistent basis will negatively affect the student's grade as described in the individual Department Homework Policies.
HONOR ROLL
Students who excel in their academic studies will be selected for a two-tier honor roll: Principal's Honors - no grade below 90; Honors - no grade below 80.
TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts of student's records are available upon request and with the signature of the student. Official transcripts are sent directly to the institution requesting them. Unofficial transcripts can be supplied to students for college visits and other reasons.
WORKING PAPERS
Students under the age of 18 are required to procure working papers prior to beginning employment. Working papers are issued by the Guidance Office. Students must personally appear to pick them up and sign them. The following sections must be completed:
a. PERSONAL INFORMATION – completed by student
b. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION – completed by employer
c. PHYSICIAN’S CERTIFICATION – completed by school physician, school nurse practitioner, or family physician.
d. PROOF OF AGE – completed by Butler High School
e. AGE CERTIFICATE – completed by Butler High School
f. SCHOOL RECORD – completed by Butler High School
g. ISSUING OFFICER CERTIFICATION - completed by Butler High School
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS
A variety of clubs are open to all students at Butler High School. New clubs will be established if sufficient student interest is shown, a faculty advisor is obtained, and budgetary constraints allow. Below is a list of Clubs/Organizations at Butler High School:
JERSEYMEN 3D DIGITAL AND DESIGN FALL DRAMA
YEARBOOK YEARBOOK STAFF STUDENT COUNCIL
DRAMA CLUB PROM COMMITTEE VOCAL MUSIC
MARCHING BAND SPRING MUSICAL INTERACT CLUB
AUDIO/VISUAL STAGE CREW MATH LEAGUE
SCIENCE LEAGUE ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE DECA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PEACE ALLIANCE JOURNALISM SCHOOL STORE PEER/CONFLICT RESOLUTION
SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
School Sponsored Trips
Involvement in school sponsored trips is considered important and valuable for student growth. Standard school regulations concerning conduct, smoking, etc., remain in effect for all students participating in a school sponsored trips and the teacher in charge will establish other expectations and guidelines deemed necessary and appropriate to the occasion. A school issued permission slip must be completed and returned before the trip takes place. No student will be permitted to participate in a school sponsored trip who has failed to return a permission slip containing a parent/guardian signature. Any student who has three unexcused absences in a semester course or seven unexcused absences in a full-year course must have permission from the Assistant Principal to participate in a field trip held during the school day.
It shall be the student's responsibility, prior to being excused from a class for a school sponsored trip to see each teacher whose class will be missed and to obtain homework or class assignments. A due date for this work shall be determined by the teacher and the student.
It should be understood that students on a school sponsored trip will be viewed as representatives of Butler High School. Tasteful, appropriate attire is required of all students participating in the trip.
School-Sponsored Dances and Events
1. Dances are open to Butler High School students and their guests only. Students wishing to bring a guest from another school should see the advisor sponsoring the event to receive a permission form.
2. Suspended students, or students absent from school, will not be permitted to enter the dance.
3. The doors to all dances will close thirty minutes after the dance begins. (i.e., If the dance begins at 7:00 P.M., the doors will close at 7:30 P.M.); and no one will be permitted to enter after that time, unless arrangements have been made with the class advisor(s) and/or the high school administration.
4. Students will not be allowed to return to the dance once they have left.
5. Students who are in violation of the school’s drug and alcohol policy will be denied admission and will be subject to disciplinary action and police notification. Students who do not submit a Breathalyzer Consent Form will not be allowed to participate in any school sponsored event.
6. School guidelines for appropriate behavior remain in effect.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Selection for membership in the National Honor Society is the highest honor that can be accorded a high school student. This honor is bestowed upon students who can meet rigorous standards in four areas:
SCHOLARSHIP, SERVICE, LEADERSHIP and CHARACTER.
Each candidate is evaluated by the entire school faculty, and ultimately by a faculty council, in the four areas using the guidelines listed below. Standards developed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals have been adopted as the basis for selection to the Butler Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Scholarship
1. A student must have a cumulative (weighted) grade point average of 3.5 by the end of the third marking period (junior year) or by the end of the first marking period (senior year).
2. A student must maintain a minimum of three, five credit academic courses in any year, coming from the following department areas: English, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Science, or Mathematics (except vocational and general).
Service
1. A student must show continuing service to the school in a minimum of two of the following areas each year.
a. Class office and student government
b. Music or student productions
c. Athletics
d. Student publications
e. Department clubs
2. A student may substitute service to an out-of-school activity for one in-school area if letters of recommendation and references are acceptable to the faculty council.
Leadership
The student who exercises leadership:
1. Is resourceful in proposing new problems, applying principles and making suggestions.
2. Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities.
3. Exercises influence on peers in upholding school ideals.
4. Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school.
5. Is able to delegate responsibilities.
6. Exemplifies positive attitudes.
7. Inspires positive behavior in others.
8. Demonstrates academic initiative.
9. Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility, conducts business efficiently and effectively, and is reliable and dependable without prodding.
10. Demonstrates leadership in the classroom, at work, and in school activities.
11. Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility accepted.
Character
The student of character:
1. Takes criticism willingly and accepts recommendations graciously.
2. Constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of personality (cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability).
3. Upholds principles of morality and ethics.
4. Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.
5. Demonstrates the highest standards of honesty and reliability.
6. Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others.
7. Observes instructions and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness both inside and outside of the classroom.
8. Has powers of concentration and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and application to studies.
9. Manifests truthfulness in acknowledging obedience to rules, avoiding cheating in written work, and showing unwillingness to profit by the mistakes of others.
10. Actively helps to rid the school of bad influences or environment.
The process of being chosen for the National Honor Society will involve:
1. Completion of the activities data sheet.
2. Attendance at the orientation meeting.
3. Rating by the entire faculty.
4. Interview and selection by the faculty council.
5. Attendance at the induction ceremony and dinner.
STUDENT ALCOHOL/DRUGS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Unless prescribed by a physician, students enrolled in Butler High School are forbidden from using, possessing, selling, transferring, or being under the influence of drugs, narcotics or alcohol at any time while at school, at a school function, under the jurisdiction of the schools or on school property.
Where there exists reasonable suspicion to believe a student is in violation of this policy, the parents shall be notified by the building Principal.
Any student who is suspected of being unlawfully under the influence of intoxicants or drugs shall be reported to the administration as soon as possible. The Principal shall immediately notify the parent/ guardian and the Superintendent of Schools. He/she shall immediately be sent for drug and alcohol screening and shall not resume attendance to school until he/she submits to the principal a written report from the physician certifying that he/she is physically and mentally able to return.
No court action of any kind shall lay against the reporting teacher, the nurse, the principal, the examining physician or other educational personnel because of any action taken by virtue of the provisions of this act provided the skill and care given is that ordinarily required and exercised.
The possession or use of intoxicants, drugs, etc., or the carrying of same to or from school is prohibited at all times, including all out-of-school hours activities of the school. Violators (those transporting, possessing, drinking, or under the influence) will be subject to suspension and/or expulsion and prosecution by policy.
The Board of Education, in the interest of the educational welfare of the pupils and the integrity of its program, will not admit a student found guilty of possession or use of intoxicants, drugs, drug paraphernalia, etc., or the carrying of the same to or from school. Both the student and the student's parents or guardian will be required to attend one or several counseling clinics, approved by the Board of Education, prior to the student returning to school. A second offense and/or the selling of the aforementioned item is subject to expulsion.
Students are subject to alcohol screening at school sponsored events using a passive breathalyzer system. Parental signature on an annual consent is a condition for student attendance at school sponsored events.
ATHLETICS
Interscholastic athletics exist as an extension of the school curriculum. Participation has as its purpose the physical health and well-being of the students and the involvement in healthy, worthwhile, competitive athletic events played with teams from other schools. The high school
athletic program should function under the rules and regulations of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), and the NJAC of which our high school is a member.
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS AND STUDENT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
(NJSIAA RULES and REGULATION)
1. Any student, 19 years of age, prior to September 1st is not eligible for interscholastic athletics at any time thereafter while enrolled in high school.
2. Eligibility/Grade 9 1st Semester no credit required.
3. Eligibility/Grade 10 1st Semester 30 credits
4. Eligibility/Grade 11 1st Semester 30 credits
5. Eligibility/Grade 12 1st Semester 30 credits
6. Eligibility/Grades 9, 10, 11 2nd Semester 15 credits.
7. Eligibility/Grade 12 2nd Semester 15 credits.
8. Student athletes will not accept money for participation in any sport; athletes must maintain a totally amateur athletic status.
9. In order to participate in a practice or game a student athlete must be in school by 10:40 a.m. Exceptions for religious services, legal matters, college visits, medical appointments, etc. must have prior approval by the school administration.
10. Any student athlete suspended will not be permitted to participate in any practice, game or school athletic activity. This may be for either the immediate event that day, or week or for the entire season depending upon the nature of the offense leading to the disciplinary action.
11. Participation in high school activities is a privilege and will be extended only to those who demonstrate positive qualities of sportsmanship, attitude, cooperation and academic achievement up to their ability.
Butler High School Sports
Fall Winter Spring
Cross Country * Basketball* Baseball
Field Hockey Bowling* Golf*
Football Winter Track* Softball
Soccer* Wrestling Track*
Fencing*
*both boys and girls
STUDENT DRIVING
Students may drive their cars/mopeds/motorcycles to school and park on the street at their own risk. Students are not to enter or use the school parking areas.
HALL/PHYSICAL EDUCATION LOCKERS
ALL LOCKERS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE BUTLER BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ARE SUBJECT TO UNANNOUNCED INSPECTIONS BY THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.
Students are assigned a hall locker. Locker numbers are listed on student schedules. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SECURE THEIR LOCKER WITH A SCHOOL APPROVED LOCK AT ALL TIMES. Combination locks will be issued to students at the start of their Freshman year and should be kept until the last day of their Senior year. ONLY school issued locks are permitted. If a student requires a replacement, they will be charged for the new lock. Unsecured lockers are an invitation for theft of personal items. The school administration will place a keyed lock on any unsecured locker until such time that the student has corrected the situation. Malfunctions, damaged lockers and any items missing from a locker must be reported to the Assistant Principal's Office.
Students are also assigned a locker for their physical education period. Students shall bring a lock to secure belongings during the class period and remove both belongings and lock at the end of the period.
BLUE AND GOLD HONOR PASS
(SENIORS ONLY)
Qualifications:
1. Earn 73% or above in all subjects
2. No discipline problems
3. No more than three days absence in the qualifying marking period
4. No more than one tardy/late during the qualifying marking period
Privileges:
The bearer of the Blue & Gold pass has demonstrated a dependable and responsible attitude towards school policies and regulations and has earned the following:
1. With the permission of the supervising faculty member, Blue and Gold passes allow seniors to leave a full study or study-lunch*, to use the commons area, cafeteria, library, guidance and/or meet with the staff if an appointment has be prearranged.
2. Free admission to school functions that are not fundraisers.
3. Senior Parking privileges are available only with permit issued by the Attendance Office and is drawn by lottery. Parking privileges are not transferable and are issued to individuals holding marking period Blue & Gold pass.
*Once in study/lunch students must remain until the end of the period.
Restrictions:
1. MAY NOT leave a scheduled class or school grounds without receiving prior permission from the Assistant Principal's Office. Violations of this policy will result in loss of privileges.
2. This pass will be issued at the beginning of each marking period. A list will be posted then distributed to the faculty.
SCHOOL FACILITY
Cafeteria
• Students must remain in the cafeteria for the entire lunch period.
• Students are required to follow all instructions given by the personnel supervising the cafeteria.
• All students should be able to eat in healthful surroundings. Students are responsible for cleaning their tables before leaving the cafeteria. All garbage is to be placed in the containers provided. Nothing is to be thrown on the floor.
• Students should never throw anything, stand or sit on tables, or cut in on a lunch line.
• Students cannot place off-campus lunch orders from school for delivery during the lunch period.
• Students who behave improperly in the cafeteria will lose their cafeteria privileges and face other disciplinary action.
MEDIA CENTER/LIBRARY
The Media Center/Library is the research and reference data bank of the high school. You are encouraged to use the Media Center/Library as much as possible.
Books are charged out for three weeks and may be renewed. Magazines and vertical file materials may be borrowed for one week. If these materials are not returned on time, a fine of five cents per school day will result. Reference books may be taken out at the end of the school day and returned by 8:00 a.m. the following day. Failure to return reference materials on time will result in a fifty cent fine per day. A copy machine is located in the library for students use, at a fee of ten cents per copy. To use the library all students must first secure a library pass from their respective subject teachers. The pass must be signed, dated, reason for using the library indicated, and the period or half-period of use noted. Seniors having a Blue & Gold card may go directly to the library. All students who have obtained a pass must report directly to the library and sign in before the period begins. This list will be sent to the study monitors to ensure that all students are accounted for.
Media Center Rules
1. A quiet atmosphere shall be maintained at all times to enable all students to benefit from their time spent in the library.
2. Food or drinks may not be brought to the library at any time. This includes candy or snacks being sold as fundraisers for special groups.
3. No more than four people may sit at one table.
SCHOOL NURSE
Students may see the school nurse at any time during the day when issued a pass from a classroom teacher or between classes. All medication and/or prescription drugs should be checked in and dispensed by the nurse.
Students who do not meet Board of Education and state requirements concerning immunizations will be excluded from school according to state statute 18A:40-20.
A student desiring to be excused from physical education class must bring a written excuse from home and give it to the nurse. A student who has been absent for three days or more for illness must report to the nurse before resuming classes.
The nurse will administer to the student and advise the student what to do about his/her condition. A student who is ill will sit in the Attendance Office while waiting for a parent to come to take him/her home. The nurse will contact his/her parents to arrange for transportation. At no time should the student spend time in the boys' or girls' room, or leave the school building, without first obtaining permission.
MEDICAL EXPENSES
Requests for payment of medical bills shall not be presented to the Board of Education. The Board, as a public body, under the Statutes of the State of New Jersey, assumes no responsibility or liability for such claims for medical payments. Such payments are made only as a result of adjudication through the courts.
SECURITY CAMERAS
Security cameras are used as a tool to monitor student behavior and improve school safety. Images of students captured on security video that are maintained by the school officials are not considered education records under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Accordingly, security video can be shared with parents of students whose images are on the video and with local law enforcement as is appropriate.
LOST AND FOUND
Any items of a personal nature, books or materials that are found in the building should be turned into the Assistant Principal's Office. All thefts and incidents of damage to personal or school property should be reported to the Assistant Principal's Office immediately.
Valuable items including cash or perishable goods should not be stored in lockers. Lockers and lock combinations should not be shared with other students.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSES
Physical Education excuses are to be issued by the school nurse. To obtain an excuse students must:
1. Have a note from a parent for a one or two day excuse.
2. Have a doctor's note for three or more days.
3. All requests to be excused from Physical Education classes must be brought to the School Nurse prior to the start of homeroom.
Students who are medically excused from Physical Education shall be required to complete an alternate assignment in lieu of participation in regular classroom activities.
SECURITY DRILLS
Fire/safety drills are conducted periodically during the school year. Instructions for leaving the building are posted in each classroom. Close attention should be given to the teacher/s in charge. Students are expected to leave the building in a quiet and orderly manner. You are not permitted to talk during a fire drill. Teacher's commands supersede written or posted instruction. Any student who does not follow the rules and regulations concerning fire/safety drills will face disciplinary action.
Any student responsible for causing a false fire alarm shall be disciplined by the school administration and local police authorities.
STUDENT DROP OFF/PICK UP
Parents drop off or pick up students on roads running alongside of the school. Pick-up and drop-off is prohibited in the bus lanes on Bartholdi Avenue or the teachers’ parking area.
VISITORS
Parents/guardians are always welcome in the school building and do not need to schedule an appointment. All visitors must register in the main office prior to entering any other part of the school building. Students are not permitted to bring visitors to the school.
BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Overarching Expectations for
Responsible Student Conduct
A solid and interdependent partnership exists between home and school. Incorporating principles of scholarship, citizenship, and character, parents and educators shall provide an environment of social, emotional and educational support for all students. Students are both the stakeholder and a product of home and school support.
In order to help ensure a respectful, responsible learning environment, it is expected that a student shall:
• Be on time and attend every class every day. (Butler BOE Policy #5200 Attendance)
• Attain satisfactory academic achievement consistent with the student’s ability and complete all homework and other assignments.
• Assume personal responsibility for acting with respect and civility and shall not contribute to any infraction which may be observed. Bullying and harassment in all its forms, is unacceptable. (Butler BOE Policy #5460 High School Graduation)
• Exhibit ethical behavior as it applies to tests, assignments, and other work for which the student is responsible. (Butler BOE Policy #5701 Academic Honesty)
• Abide by school rules that have been developed to assure the safety and accountability of all those in the school community. (Butler BOE Policy #5500 Expectations for Pupil Conduct)
• Communicate with peers and those in authority with respect and consideration, and assume responsibility for one’s own behavior and speech. (Butler BOE Policy #5512 Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying)
• Accept disciplinary consequences, including referral to Saturday School and/or the In-School Suspension Program (SENSE), with dignity and a resolve to improve one’s performance and conduct.
• Comply with Board Policies governing appropriate dress and grooming. (Butler BOE Policy #5511 Dress and Grooming )
• Understand and comply with school requirements in relation to bus conduct and appropriate conduct at all co-curricular or other school-sponsored activities. (Butler BOE Policy #5850 Social Events and Class Trips)
• Respect school property and help to keep it free from damage. (Butler BOE Policy #5513 Care of School Property)
• Refrain from the use of non-prescription drugs at school and at all school-sponsored activities unless necessary for the health and safety of the student in accordance with District policy and procedural requirements, including written authorization provided by the parent/guardian to the school nurse. Students are not permitted to self-administer medication except in certain limited life-threatening conditions. (Butler BOE Policy #5330 – Administration of Medication )
• Refrain from using and/or possessing alcohol, controlled dangerous substances, or other illegal substances at school, on school property or school buses, and at all school sponsored activities. (Butler BOE Policy #5530 – Alcohol, Drugs- Substance Abuse)
To maintain a safe and orderly learning
School, Student, and Parent Responsibilities
Students are expected to:
• Understand the fundamentals of positive character and ethical behavior
• Incorporate these fundamentals into positive pro-social behaviors
• Accept responsibility for their own actions and the consequences of inappropriate behavior as outlined in the code of conduct.
• Respect the rights of others, including the right to secure an education in an environment that is orderly and disciplined.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the School District.
Every parent/guardian is expected to:
• Model positive modes of behavior and good manners.
• Insist on his/her child’s punctual and regular school attendance.
• Exercise respect and civility in all interactions with staff, students, and members of the community.
• Explain and discuss the code of conduct with his/her child.
• Reinforce student compliance with the code of conduct.
• Provide emotional, social, and academic support in the student’s school life.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the school district.
The school staff is expected to:
• Model positive modes of behavior and good manners.
• Exercise respect and civility in all interactions with staff, students, and members of the community.
• Maintain a positive learning environment during the school day.
• Explain and discuss acceptable and unacceptable modes of behavior with students and parents/guardians.
• Foster an emphasis on positive behaviors creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and the appreciation of individual differences among staff, students and parents for individuals as well as for district and community property.
• Inform and enforce the discipline structure with students.
• Be consistent in enforcing the discipline structure throughout the school.
• Comply with requirements of New Jersey Administrative Code and District policies and procedures.
Student Rights
Students have the right to:
• A description of student responsibilities that include expectations for academic achievement, behavior, and attendance. These responsibilities are listed under the Overarching Expectations for Responsible Student Conduct of this Code.
• Advance notice of behaviors that will result in suspension or expulsion. These behaviors are listed under the Discipline Categories section of this Code.
• Education that supports students’ development into productive citizens.
• Attendance in safe and secure school environments.
• Attendance at school irrespective of students’ marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood.
• Due process and appeal procedures and policies.
• Parents/guardians notification consistent with procedures established by the District for instances of law enforcement agency interviews involving their children, for short-term and long-term suspensions or expulsions, and for attendance-related issues and consequences.
• The due process procedures established by the District for review of conduct which may result in the imposition of short-term suspensions, long-term suspensions, or expulsions. Those procedures are set forth below in this Code of Conduct.
• Records and privacy protection pursuant to Federal and State Laws and Regulations
• Appeal disciplinary determinations of District officials or the Board of Education to the New Jersey Commissioner of Education and, where applicable, to pursue the due process rights established in N.J.A.C. 6A:14 for pupils classified as eligible for special education.
Behavioral Recognition, Support, and Intervention
BEHAVIORAL RECOGNITION
Butler High School provides the following institutions to provide positive behavioral support and recognition to students:
• Blue & Gold Privileges for Seniors
• Off-campus Lunch Privileges for Seniors
• Junior/Senior Prom
• BHS Honor Roll
• National Honor Society (NHS)
• National Merit Scholars recognition
• Graduation recognition
BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION
• School Counselors
• Student Assistance Counselor
• Child Study Team (CST)
• School Nurse
• Intervention & Referral Services
• NJ PerformCare
• In-School Suspension Program (S.E.N.S.E.)
Disciplinary Infractions and Actions
Disciplinary Infraction Descriptions
ABUSIVE LANGUAGE/PROFANITY
Abusive language is defined as the transmitting or posting of defamatory, harassing, abusive, or threatening language about another. Profanity is defined as the use of any curse or swear-words, irreverent, slang or profane language. Abusive and/or profane language does not have to be directed at another individual to be considered as such.
ARSON
Starting a fire or causing an explosion in or on the grounds of a school, thereby purposely or knowingly placing the victim or group of specified victims in danger of death or bodily injury; or with the purpose of destroying or damaging the victim’s or group of specified victims’ property that – as defined under Incident Location – is in the school, on school grounds, or in another school building or structure.
ASSAULT
Assault, as defined by the New Jersey Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) is an act by a person who attempts to cause, or purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another.
BIAS INCIDENT
A bias incident means that an incident is reasonably perceived as motivated by any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, a mental, physical, or sensory disability, or any other distinguishing characteristic.
BOMB THREAT
A bomb threat is a communication received via telephone, e-mail or other means stating that a bomb (an explosive device greater in size than a firecracker) will detonate on school grounds (building, property or school bus).
BULLYING/ HARASSMENT/ INTIMIDATION
Any gesture, written, verbal, or physical act, or electronic or wireless communication that:
• a reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, the act will have the effect of alarming (i.e., fear created by imminent danger) or harming (e.g., physically, emotionally) a student or staff member, or of damaging their property; OR
• has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students in such a way as to cause a substantial disruption in, or to substantially interfere with, the orderly operation of the school.
BUS MISBEHAVIOR
Disruptive behavior on the bus may result in detention, suspension and/or removal from the bus.
Misbehavior that results in the traffic disturbance and/or puts other drivers, passengers or pedestrians in jeopardy may involve contact with local law enforcement. It is not necessary to suspend a student from school to revoke the bus privilege. N.J.S.A.18A: 25-2 reads in part, “A pupil will be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by the principal, and his parents shall provide for his transportation to and from school during the period of expulsion.”
CHEATING/ACADEMIC DISHONESTY – Academic Dishonesty, or cheating, is any type of dishonest act that occurs during or in relation to a formal academic exercise.
CRIMINAL THREATS
A person is guilty if he/she threatens to kill another with purpose to put him in imminent fear of death under circumstances reasonably causing the victim to believe the immediacy of the threat and the likelihood that it will be carried out.
CUTTING
Being absent from class or failure to attend assigned discipline without authorization while being in attendance on the day of the absence.
DESTRUCTION/DAMAGE/DEFACING SCHOOL PROPERTY
Purposely, knowingly, or recklessly destroying or defacing school or personal property. The student or his parents are required to pay for the damages (restitution). N.J.S.A. 18: 35-3 states: “Parents or guardians of any pupil who shall injure any school property shall be liable for damages for the amount of the injury to be collected by the Board of Education of the district in any court or competent jurisdiction, together with costs of suit.”
DISRUPTIVE STUDENT
A disruptive student is a student who is substantially disruptive of the educational process or substantially interferes with the teacher’s authority over the classroom.
DRESS CODE
It is expected that students and parents will become familiar with the Butler High School dress code before attending school. The parameters are clearly outlined in this document and in the student handbook.
DRIVING INFRACTIONS
Seniors who are entitled to park on campus have been given guidelines that delineate parking privileges and clear directives. These can be found in the student’s handbook.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electronic devices are only permitted before or after the school day hours as outlined in the student handbook. Devices used outside of those times will be confiscated. Family emergencies should be handled through the high school main office.
EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
The use or possession of any explosive device is prohibited by law. The students may be suspended, expelled and/or referred to local law enforcement.
EXTORTION
Extortion is the act of obtaining money or any material thing (regardless of value) from another by means of a stated or implied threat of future violence.
FORGERY
Forgery is the process of making, adapting, or imitating objects, statistics, or documents with the intent to deceive.
FALSE FIRE ALARMS
A false alarm is defined as knowingly setting off a fire alarm when no fire exists.
FALSIFYING ALARM
A person is guilty if he/she threatens to commit any crime of violence with purpose to terrorize another or to cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transportation, or otherwise to cause serious public inconvenience, or in reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience.
FIGHTING
Fighting is defined as the mutual engagement in a physical confrontation that may result in bodily injury to either party. Each participant is classified as an offender.
FOOD CONSUMPTION
During instructional time, no food will be eaten outside the cafeteria without written permission from either the school nurse or an administrator.
GAMBLING
Gambling is defined in the NJ Statutes, Title 18A as “staking or risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance.” A contest of chance is defined as “any contest, game, pool, gaming scheme, or gaming device in which the outcome depends in a material degree upon an element of chance.”
All gambling is strictly prohibited on school property.
HAZING
Hazing is a term used to describe various rituals and other activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group.
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AND LANGUAGE
Inappropriate behavior can be defined as behavior which is unsuitable or improper for a given situation or setting. Students shall be acutely aware of their behaviors and language as it applies to various settings and situations. Students shall be aware of their behaviors and ensure that they fit in to those of socially accepted norms.
INSUBORDINATION
Refusing to comply with a staff member’s instructions or showing disrespect for a staff member.
Uncooperative behavior, such as delayed compliance toward a staff member’s instruction, is also considered insubordination. Refusal to identify oneself, showing an ID and/or fleeing from a staff member is considered gross insubordination. This offense will result in automatic suspension.
LASER POINTERS
Students are only permitted to use a laser pointer in a classroom setting with teacher supervision and approval. All use outside these parameters is prohibited.
LOITERING
Loitering is defined as standing idly about, and/or proceeding slowly with many stops. Students may not loiter between classes. This includes areas such as lavatories, hallways and outside school buildings. Students found to be loitering will be considered late for class and/or in an unauthorized area of the building.
PROJECTILES
Any object not related to any educational activity thrown in the school building school bus or on school grounds is prohibited. These include, but are not limited to: snowballs, coins, pencils, books, etc. Disciplinary action and/or police notification will result according to the severity of the infraction.
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION (INAPROPRIATE)
Personal contact beyond handholding is not acceptable behavior in the school setting. Students should refrain from such activity while on school grounds, in a school bus, or while attending school-related functions. Consensual sexual contact is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action. Sexual assault will be referred to local law enforcement.
RECKLESSNESS
Any student who acts in a careless and incautious manner, is unconcerned about the consequences of their actions, and/or demonstrates negligence for the safety of others, is considered to be reckless.
SCHOOL PROPERTY
School property is defined as any area in or within any building, structure, athletic playing field, playground, parking lot or land contained within the real property boundary line of the Butler Public School District, or in or on a school bus.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Confirmed use, possession, selling, purchasing, distribution or otherwise transferring illegal drugs or alcohol will be dealt with in accordance to our Substance Abuse policy and state law NJAC 6A: 16-5.7
The complete policy is listed as a separate entity on this website: HC Substance Abuse Guidelines.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
See Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying
TARDINESS TO CLASS
Students who arrive after the scheduled time of a class shall be considered to be tardy. Any student who arrives more than twenty minutes after the start of a class, without an authorized pass, is considered absent and cutting. Tardy students are responsible for the completion of any/all classwork missed.
TARDINESS TO SCHOOL
Students who arrive after the scheduled time of school shall be considered to be tardy. Any student, who arrives to school, more than twenty minutes after the start of any class, is considered absent from that class. Tardy students are responsible for the completion of any/all classwork missed. Any student who accumulates ten or more tardies to school will be referred to the I&RS Team with a mandatory parent conference.
THEFT
Theft is defined as the taking of the school district’s or a person’s belongings or property without consent.
THREAT
A threat is defined, by the NJ Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System, as expressing, either physically or verbally, the intent to commit one of the following violent criminal offenses - homicide, aggravated assault, sexual assault, kidnapping, or arson. The threat must be made for the purpose of placing another in imminent fear of one of these violent acts, under circumstances that would reasonably cause the victim(s) to believe the immediacy of the threat and the likelihood that it will be carried out.
TOBACCO PRODUCTS/SMOKING
A tobacco product, for the purpose of this code means the burning of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other matter or substance that contains tobacco and the use of smokeless tobacco, snuff and/or electronic cigarettes/vaporizers.
TRESPASSING
Any person who enters onto school property or into a school building without permission when the individual knows that he/she is not privileged to be on the property is considered to be trespassing.
TRUANCY
Truancy, as per Butler Board of Education Regulation #R5200, is a pupil’s absence from all or part of the school day without the knowledge of the pupil’s parent of legal guardian.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
A safe educational environment, free of distractions and hazards is paramount. Considering this, the following items shall be considered unsafe, hazardous or a detraction from the learning environment.
• All electronic equipment
• Any item that might ignite
• Beepers
• Cell Phones
• Toys
• Boom Boxes
• Back Packs (must be kept in lockers) Drawstring back packs are acceptable and may be purchased in the school store.
• Lasers
• White Out
• Skateboards
• Roller Blades
• Weapons of any type, including pocket knives, or knives of any type, guns, chains, bats or any item that can be construed as dangerous.
UNAUTHORIZED AREA
An unauthorized area is any area of the school building, where a student is present, in the absence of direct faculty/staff supervision. Students are expected to be, at all times, in their scheduled building locations. Students should not be in any area of the school building or school grounds while not under the supervision of a faculty or staff member. Moreover, any student who is not being directly supervised by a faculty or staff member shall be in possession of his/her Student Passport.
USE OF FORCE
Use of force shall be described for the purpose of this code of conduct as the intervention of an individual to dissuade or physically prevent another individual from taking a particular course of action.
USE OF WEAPONS, POSSESSION, SELLING OR TRANSFERRING OF WEAPONS (INCLUDING LOOK-A-LIKES)
A weapon includes any instrument readily capable of lethal use or of inflicting bodily injury. A weapon categorically includes, but is not limited to: handguns, rifles, knives; clubs or other bludgeons; chains; sling shots; leather bands studded with metal filings; razor blades; stun guns; and any device that projects, releases, or emits tear gas or any other substance (e.g., pepper spray) that is intended to produce temporary discomfort or permanent injury through being vaporized or otherwise dispensed in the air.
Components that can be readily assembled into a weapon are considered to be in this category.
WATER GUNS
Possession and/or use of these devices will result in disciplinary action. Using these devices to propel substances other than water which could harm an individual will be subject to more severe disciplinary action such as suspension.
Parent/School Communication
Parent Notification (electronic) – At times a faculty/staff member or school administrator will notify parents to inform them of a problem with their child’s conduct or a consequence for a specific infraction.
Parent Notification (PN) – Parent notification of student suspension or assignment to Saturday Detention will be sent via regular US mail. A statement of the discipline infraction, administrative action, duration of disciplinary action, and requirements for student readmission to the regular school program will be documented in this letter.
Parent/Teacher Tele-conference – A conference via telephone may be initiated by a parent, teacher, school counselor, and/or administrator. Generally speaking, a telephone conference incorporated and utilizing the proper chain of command should precede any building level parent conference.
Parent Conference – (PC) A parent conference may be scheduled, for disciplinary reasons, after repeated attempts have been exhausted to remediate poor student conduct. A building level conference should be scheduled after attempts to resolve and remediate student behavior through telephone and electronic means have been exhausted.
Re-entry Meeting (REM) – A re-entry conference/meeting may be a requirement before a student may re-enter his/her regular education program. Re-entry conferences are typically held, by appointment, on the morning of a student’s re-entry to school following suspension. Guidelines for this meeting will be defined in the Parent Notification Letter.
Building Level Pupil Support Interventions
School Counselor Conference – A school counselor is assigned to every student. School Counselors assist and guide students through academic, social and emotional difficulties. A conference between counselor and counselee may be initiated by either party. Parents may also initiate a conference by calling the Guidance Office.
Physical Health Examination – students may be referred to the school nurse, through the I&RS Committee, to determine if any physical ailments might be contributing to difficulties in the classroom. The school nurse shall report back to the I&RS Committee with any remarkable results stemming from the exam.
Building Level Referral Personnel and Personnel Teams
Intervention and Referral Services Team (I&RS)
School Counselor (SC)
Student Assistance Counselor (SAC)
School Psychologist/Social Worker
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC)
Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying Specialist (HIBS)
Child Study Team (CST)
Building Based Intervention Team (BBIT)
Outside Referral Interventions
Psychiatric Evaluation (PE) – Students who are believed to be of harm to themselves or others shall be required to undergo a Psychiatric Evaluation.
Drug/Alcohol Screening (DAS) – Students who are believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall be immediately required to undergo a Drug/Alcohol Screening. During this screening, the student will be examined by a medical professional who will determine if the student is under the influence. The student will also be subject to a blood or urine screening. The blood or urine sample will be forwarded to a laboratory for analysis. Drug/alcohol screening is administered by an outside health care provider contracted by the Butler Board of Education.
Drug/Alcohol Assessment (DAA) – Students who are referred for a drug/alcohol screening and receive positive test results from the lab shall be subject to a drug/alcohol assessment. Drug/alcohol assessments shall be administered by a New Jersey certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. The recommendations will be sent to the Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) who will put together required treatment program.
Recommendation for Treatment (RT) – As a component of a drug/alcohol assessment, recommendations for treatment may be given to students and their families. These treatment recommendations may include but shall not be limited to inpatient care, and/or outpatient individual or group counseling. Student/family participation in any/all recommendations for treatment noted by an assessment agency will be required by the Butler BOE before readmission to a student’s normal educational setting.
New Jersey PerformCare – Students and families in need of outside counseling services may be referred to NJ PerformCare. PerformCare is the statewide Contracted System Administrator (CSA) for the Division of Child Behavioral Health Services (DCBHS). As the CSA, PerformCare is committed to getting children, youth, young adults and their family/caregivers the services that they need at the right time, and in the right place.
Faculty/Classroom Disciplinary Actions
Admonishment (AD)
A faculty shall counsel and advise students of wrongful and/or inappropriate behavior as a primary step in the order of progressive discipline.
Reprimand (R)
A faculty or staff member shall issue a formal reprimand to any student who is in breach of classroom rules and procedures. This brief, but official meeting serves to formally address inappropriate student behavior. A reprimand shall serve as notice to a student of inappropriate behavior prior to detention, parent contact and/or administrative referral.
Exclusion from Classroom Activities
Exclusion is a disciplinary action assigned to students, by a faculty member, who has not earned the privilege to participate in normal classroom activities. Students who are unable to act properly engage within socially accepted norms, established by the classroom teacher, may be excluded from selected classroom activities. Exclusion actions may be assigned by a faculty member for classroom privileges including, but not limited to cooperative activities, discussions, or field trips.
Teacher Detention (TD)
Teacher detention is an assignment of a student, by a teacher, to remain in school during a specified time on a school day.
Removal
Removal is the act of a teacher in discontinuing the presence of the student in his/her classroom. Students who are formally removed from a classroom have displayed such behavior that has exhausted all other means of modifying their behavior including, reprimand, teacher conference, parent intervention, exclusion from activities, and teacher detention.
Student Disciplinary Referral Procedure
Students experiencing disciplinary problems in the classroom will be referred to the building administration through the following procedure:
• The initial attempt at solving classroom behavioral problems will be made by the teacher. The teacher will attempt to modify behavior through speaking with the student, assigning his/her own detention, contacting the parents, consulting the student's School Counselor and/or Child Study Team member, talking with the appropriate supervisor of instruction for suggestions, or other methods to correct the student's behavior, as noted in the classroom disciplinary actions listed above.
• If the student's behavioral problem persists and extends beyond the scope of the teacher, the faculty member will refer the student to administration. Infractions including insubordination and/or other severe behaviors shall not require resolution by the classroom teacher.
Students involved in inappropriate behavior outside the classroom will be referred to administration.
Administrative Disciplinary Actions
Administrative Review (AR)
Administrative review is a process which enables a building administrator to review circumstances in a specific case by interviewing students/faculty/parents, gathering information, and developing an action plan. An action plan may include, but shall not be limited to, disciplinary action, referral, and/or dismissal of disciplinary actions.
Administrative Detention (AD)
Administrative Detention is assigned to students by the Principal or Assistant Principal. Administrative Detention is held Monday through Friday, except on holidays, school days prior to holidays, or early dismissal days. Administrative Detention procedures are outlined in the Student Planner.
Exclusion (EX)
Exclusion is a disciplinary action assigned to students who have not earned the privilege to participate in the normal activities of the student population. Students who are unable to act properly and socially engage within established norms, may be excluded from school activities. Exclusion of privileges may include, but shall not be limited to, hall privileges, school assemblies, dances, and/or, athletic events.
Saturday Detention (SD)
Saturday Detention is assigned to students by the Principal or Assistant Principal. Saturday Detention is held twice monthly. Saturday Detention begins promptly at 8:00AM and end at 12:00pm. Students/Parents are responsible for transportation to and from Saturday Detention.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR NOTIFICATION (SCN)
The school counselor will be notified when their student is involved in a disciplinary action that is taken by the high school administration. School counselors need to be aware of situations involving students. Counselors will provide assistance, guidance, and support for students.
In-School Suspension (SENSE)
SENSE is assigned to students by the Principal or Assistant Principal for Students Exhibiting a Need for a Structured Environment. SENSE is held daily, in a small group setting. A proctor is assigned to supervise students assigned to this room. Requests for work are generated and sent to teachers for any student assigned to SENSE. The SENSE environment is designed to be quiet and academically productive. Students assigned to SENSE are expected to be compliant with the expectations for this setting. While SENSE is a behavioral consequence, it is also a privilege for students who are able to work productively, in the school setting, while suspended from their regular school program. Students who are behaviorally unable to comply with the rules governing the SENSE program shall be suspended out of school. Students assigned to SENSE are suspended from participating in all school sponsored events, including athletics and extra-curricular activities for the duration of their assignment to SENSE.
Out of School Suspension - Short Term (SOS)
Out of School Suspension is assigned to students by the Principal or Assistant Principal. Students who are suspended out of school are considered to be “Absent Excused” under Butler BOE Policy. Students have the right to make up work missed while suspended out of school. Requests for work are generated from the guidance office for students suspended out of school. Short Term Suspension is an out of school suspension for a period of ten (10) consecutive school days or less. Students who are suspended out of school are suspended from participating in all school sponsored events, including athletics and extra-curricular activities for the duration of their suspension.
Out of School Suspension - Long Term (LTS) - Out of School Suspension is assigned to students by the Principal or Assistant Principal. Students who are suspended out of school are considered to be “Absent Excused” under Butler BOE Policy. Long Term Suspension is an out of school suspension for a period greater than ten (10) consecutive school days. Students have the right to make up work missed while suspended out of school. Students who are suspended out of school are suspended from participating in all school sponsored events, including athletics and extra-curricular activities for the duration of their suspension.
Board of Education Hearing (BOEH) – A Board of Education Hearing is a formal procedure set forth by the Butler Board of Education.
Disciplinary Infractions and Actions
| |
|School Level Infractions |
| |First Offense |Second Offense |Third and Subsequent Offenses |
|Insubordination |SENSE – 1 Day |SENSE – 2 Days |SOS – 1 Day |
| |AR |AR, REM, SCN, PN |REM |
| |SCN, PN | | |
|Disruptive Behavior |Tier I & II Procedures |SENSE – 1 Day |SENSE – 2 Days |
| |AD – 2 Days |SCN, PN |AR |
| |SCN, PN | | |
|Inappropriate Language |Tier I & II Procedures |SENSE – 1 Day |SENSE – 2 Days |
| |AD – 2 Days |SCN |AR |
| |SCN, PN |PN | |
|Recklessness |SCN, PN |Psychiatric Evaluation |Psychiatric Evaluation |
| |Intervention |SOS |SOS |
| |SOS |REM |BOEH |
|Late to Class |Teacher Reprimand |TD |Issued Unexcused Absence |
| | |PN (by Teacher) | |
|Tardy (to school) |10 or more tardies will result in student referral to SAC, I&RS, and a mandatory parent conference. Excessive lateness |
| |may result in disciplinary action and referral to I&RS. Following a parent conference occurs, disciplinary action may |
| |be taken if the problem persists (First Offense SENSE – 1 day), (Second Offense SENSE – 2 days) (Third Offense |
| |SENSE – 3 days) |
| |AD |
|Cell Phones/Electronic Devices |Device Confiscated |Device Confiscated |Device Confiscated – |
| |Return to student |Return to Parent only |Return to Parent |
| |AD |SENSE – 1 Day |SENSE – 2 Days |
| | | | |
| | | |Subsequent Offenses SOS |
|Cheating/Academic Dishonesty |Tier I and II Procedures |SENSE – 1 Day |SENSE – 2 Days |
| |Conduct Referral to Administration |PN, SC Conference |PN, |
| |PN, SCN, AR |“0” on Assignment/test |I&RS Referral |
| |“0” on Assignment/test | |“0” on Assignment/test |
|Cutting Class |SENSE – 1 Day |SENSE – 2 Days |SOS – 1 Day |
| |SCN, PN |PC |REM |
| | | |I&RS Referral |
|Cutting Detention |AD- 2 Days |SENSE |SOS |
| |SCN, PN |PN |PN |
| | |Counselor Intervention |I&RS Referral |
|Cutting Teacher Detention |AD – 2 Days |AD – 3 Days |SENSE – 1 Day |
| |PN, SCN |PN, SCN |PN, SCN |
|Dress Code |PN |PN |PN |
| |With Change of Clothing Required |AD – 2 Days |SENSE 2 – Days |
| |- or – |With Change of Clothing Required |With Change of Clothing Required |
| |SENSE |- or – | |
| | |SENSE | |
|Endangering the Welfare of Self or Another |AD |AD |AD |
|Forgery |SENSE – 1 Day |SENSE – 2 Days |SOS – 1 Day |
| |SCN, PN, AD |SCN, PN |REM |
| |0% on Assignment or Test |0% on Assignment or Test |0% on Assignment or Test |
| |NHS Ineligibility |AR | |
|Inappropriate Language or Gesture Directed at |School Counselor Conference – Mandatory |SOS – 3 to 5 Days |SOS – 5 to 10 Days |
|Faculty/Staff |SOS – 2 Days |SACN |SACN |
| |REM |REM |REM |
| | | |PE |
|Inappropriate Public Display of Affection |Reprimand |AD – 2 Days |SENSE |
| |Or | |PC |
| |AD – 1 Day | | |
|Leaving School Grounds |SOS – 1 Day |SOS – 2 Days |SOS – 3 Days |
| |SCN, PN |PN |PN |
| |Police Notification |REM |REM |
| | |Police Notification |Police Notification |
| | | |I&RS Referral (mandatory) |
|Parking Violation in Faculty Lot |Reprimand |AD – 3 Days |SENSE – 3 Days |
|School Bus Inappropriate Behavior |Reprimand |PN |PN |
| |PN |Bus Suspension – 1 Week |Permanent Bus Suspension |
|Off-campus Lunch Order to School |SENSE – 1 Day |SENSE – 2 Days |SOS – 3 Days |
| |PN |Parent REM |REM |
|Throwing Food in Cafeteria |AD – 2 Days |SENSE – 2 Days |SOS – 3 Days |
| |PN |REM |REM |
|Unacceptable Items |Device Confiscated |Device Confiscated |Device Confiscated |
| |Return to Parent only |Return to Parent only |Return to Parent only |
| |Reprimand |SENSE – 1 Day |SENSE- 2 Days |
| | | | |
| | | |4th offense – SOS |
|Unauthorized Area of Building or Grounds |Reprimand |SENSE – 1 Day |SENSE – 2 Day |
| | |PN |PN |
| |
|Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) |
| |First Offense |Second Offense |Third and Subsequent Offenses |
|Confirmed HIB (off school grounds that disrupts|AR, AD, SCN |AR, AD, SCN |AR, AD, SCN |
|the school day of victim) |Possible EX |EX |EX |
| |Parent Meeting |Parent Meeting |PN |
| |Police Notification |Police Notification |Police Notification |
| |Leadership Dynamics Course |SENSE – 1 Day |SENSE – 3 Days |
| |Written apology to victim |BBIT Referral |HI, pending possible CST Referral |
| | |Rec. for Counseling |Rec. for Counseling |
| | |PE |PE |
|Confirmed HIB (on school grounds) |AR, AD, SCN |AR, AD, SCN |AR, AD, SCN |
| |Possible EX |Parent meeting |Parent meeting |
| |Parent Meeting |Police Notification |Police Notification |
| |Leadership Dynamics Course |EX |EX |
| |Police Notification |SENSE – 2 Days |SOS – 5 Days |
| |PN |Written apology to victim |REM |
| |Written apology to victim |BBIT Referral |Written apology to victim |
| | |PE |BBIT Referral |
| | |PN |PN |
| | |Possible HI |HI |
| | | |Possible CST Referral |
|Sexual Harassment |AR |AR |AR |
| |AD |PC |SOS – 1-5 Days |
| |PN |SCI |REM |
| |SC – Conference |SENSE – Conflict Resolution |I&RS, CST Referral |
| |Offender- Written Apology |EX |Rec. for Counseling |
| |Police Notification |Police Notification |Academic Program Change |
| | | |Police Notification |
|Extortion |AR |AR |AR |
| |AD |PC |SOS – 1-5 Days |
| |PN |SCI |REM |
| |SC – Conference |SENSE – Conflict Resolution |I&RS, CST Referral |
| |Offender- Written Apology |EX |Rec. for Counseling |
| |Police Notification |Police Notification |Academic Program Change |
| | | |Police Notification |
|Secret Membership |AR |AR |AR |
| |AD |PC |SOS – 1-5 Days |
| |PN |SCI |REM |
| |SC – Conference |SENSE – Conflict Resolution |I&RS, CST Referral |
| |Offender- Written Apology |EX |Rec. for Counseling |
| |Police Notification |Police Notification |Academic Program Change |
| | | |Police Notification |
|Hazing |AR |AR |AR |
| |AD |PC |SOS – 1-5 Days |
| |PN |SCI |REM |
| |SC – Conference |SENSE – Conflict Resolution |I&RS, CST Referral |
| |Offender- Written Apology |EX |Rec. for Counseling |
| |Police Notification |Police Notification |Academic Program Change |
| | | |Police Notification |
|Use of Force |AR |AR |AR |
| |AD |PC |SOS – 1-5 Days |
| |PN |SCI |REM |
| |SC – Conference |SENSE – Conflict Resolution |I&RS, CST Referral |
| |Offender- Written Apology |EX |Rec. for Counseling |
| |Police Notification |Police Notification |Academic Program Change |
| | | |Police Notification |
| |
|Substance Abuse |
| |First Offense |Second Offense |Third and Subsequent Offenses |
|Suspected of being Under the Influence of Drugs|PN, SCN |PN, SCN |PN, SCN |
|or Alcohol |SAC Notification |SAC Notification |SAC Notification |
| |DAS |DAS |DAS |
|Possession of |PN, SCN |PN, SC |PN, SC |
|Non-Prescription Drugs |SOS – 5 Days |SOS – 10 Days |LTS |
| |SAC Notification |SAC Notification |SAC Notification |
| |CORE – Referral |CORE – Intervention |DAS, DAA, RT |
| |DAS, DAA, RT |DAS, DAA, RT |Police Notification |
| |Police Notification |Police Notification | |
|Smoking |SENSE – 1 day |SENSE – 2 days |- 2 day Suspension |
|(including e-cigarettes, vaporizers, |Possible DAS |Possible DAS |- same as 2nd Offense |
|nicotine/tobacco products) |PN |Referral to SAC |4th offense |
| |Referral to SAC |REM |Referral to Municipal Court |
| |Behavioral checklist to be completed by | | |
| |SAC | | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|Illegal Acts |
| |First Offense |Second Offense |Third and Subsequent Offenses |
|Arson |LTS | | |
| |PE | | |
| |BOEH | | |
| |Police Notification | | |
|Assault |SOS – 3 Days |SOS – 5 Days |LTS |
| |SAC Intervention |PE |BOEH |
| |REM |REM |Police Notification |
| |Police Notification |Police Notification | |
|Exploding Devices |LTS | | |
| |PE | | |
| |BOEH | | |
| |Police Notification | | |
|Damage to Property |Administration Discretion dependent upon |SOS – 3 to 5 |SOS – 5 to 10 |
| |situation. |Restitution |Restitution |
| |Restitution |REM |PE |
| | |Police Notification |REM |
| | | |Police Notification |
|Gambling |Administration Discretion dependent upon |SOS – 3 to 5 |SOS – 5 to 10 |
| |situation. |REM |REM |
| |Police Notification |SAC – Notification |PE |
| | |Police Notification |I&RS Referral |
| | | |Police Notification |
|Falsifying Alarm |LTS | | |
| |PE | | |
| |BOEH | | |
| |Police Notification | | |
|Fighting |SOS – 1 to 3 Days |SOS – 5 Days |SOS – 10 Days |
| |Police Notification |Police Notification |Police Notification |
| |REM |SAC Intervention |PE |
| | |REM |REM |
|Terroristic Threats |LTS | | |
| |PE | | |
| |BOEH | | |
| |Police Notification | | |
|Theft or |SOS – 2 Days |SOS – 3 to 5 Days |SOS – 5 to 10 Days |
|Possession of Stolen Property |Appropriate Restitution |Appropriate Restitution |Appropriate Restitution |
| |Police Notification |Police Notification |PE |
| |REM |REM |Police Notification |
| | | |I&RS Referral |
| | | |REM |
|Truancy |SENSE – 1 to 3 Days |SOS – 1 to 3 Days |SOS – 5 to 10 Days |
| |PC, SCN |PC, SCN |PC, SCN |
| |Police Notification |SAC – Conference |PE |
| | |Police Notification |I&RS Referral |
| | | |Police Notification |
|Weapon Possession |LTS | | |
| |BOEH | | |
| |PE | | |
| |Police Notification | | |
|Wrongful Entry |LTS | | |
| |BOEH | | |
| |PE | | |
| |Police Notification | | |
|Baiting and Inciting |AD – 3 Days |SENSE – 2 Days |SOS – 2 Days |
| |PN, SCN |PC, SCN |PE |
| | | |REM |
|Unauthorized Recording/Videotaping |SENSE – 3 Days, PN, SCN, AD |SOS – 3 Days |SOS – 5 Days |
| | |PN, PC, SCN, REM, AD |PN, PC,SCN,REM,AD |
Note – Should a parent/guardian fail to participate in discussions regarding all disciplinary transactions, the administration may charge the pupil with being a delinquent by a petition stating the offense and requesting an appearance in Municipal or Juvenile Court.
Administrative Discretion and Administrative Review
The Butler High School Administration recognizes all students for their individuality and developmental maturity. Considering this, the determination of consequences for students in breach of the Butler High School Code of Conduct is applied individually to each student and to each infraction. While the administrative actions documented within this Code of Conduct generally comply with most disciplinary cases, they serve as a guide. Administrative actions may vary from case to case. Several factors are considered by the Principal or Designee when applying disciplinary actions. These factors may include, but shall not be limited to:
• Severity of Incident
• Student age, developmental level and maturity
• Circumstantial Information
• Individual student behavioral patterns
• Prior infractions
• Relationship between parties involved
The Butler High School Administration will, at all times, exercise their professional administrative judgment when determining disciplinary action for students. Disciplinary actions are viewed by the faculty and staff as a part of the teaching and learning process. Citizenship, scholarship and human empathy are products of the learning process resulting from the application of the actions defined within this Student Code of Conduct.
Students with Disabilities
Behavioral Support Interventions
Behavioral support interventions, for students with disabilities, are determined and provided pursuant to the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:14. Students with disabilities may be eligible to receive behavioral support and services as stated in their IEP or determined by the Child Study Team. The Butler School District provides individualized services to eligible children based on assessments performed by the Child Study Team. Individual behavior plans, which are designed and based on a positive behavior approach, ensure that classified children learn to modify their behaviors based on support from adults. Behavior plans may be re-designed as needed to enable and ensure proper developmental growth.
The School District also has procedures in place for the discipline of students with disabilities, designed to implement the relevant mandates outlined in the federal IDEA and N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
These procedures apply to all students who have been determined eligible for special education and students who have been referred to the Child Study Team for possible eligibility, while that process of identification and/or evaluation is in progress.
Suspension of a Student with a Disability
Students with Individual Education Plans, or students who have been referred to the Child Study Team during the current academic school year, will be subject to the following determinations prior to any suspension:
• The building principal shall determine if the student has been suspended for 10 consecutive or cumulative school days during the current school year.
• The building principal, with the case manager, shall determine if a series of short-term suspensions constitutes a change of placement.
• The building Principal, with the case manager, shall determine if a nexus exists between the student’s behavior and their disability.
• If a nexus exists, the building Principal, along with the case manager, shall establish an appropriate plan for intervention and remediation.
• If a nexus exists, the building Principal, along with the CST, shall review current student placement and accommodation plan.
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