PLAQUEMINE

PLAQUEMINE HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY

BOTTOMS

• Long pants – Dark Tan Uniform Khaki

NOT ALLOWED: Cargo Pants, Overalls, Bell Bottoms, Carpenter Pants, Jean Khakis,Low Rise Pants, “Jogger” Pants, or Leggings. Capri pants are allowed. Pants must fit on the waist properly. They may not be rolled at the waist or ankle, nor may they be gathered by elastic at the ankle. No undergarments are to be seen.

• Shorts –Dark Tan Uniform Khaki- Maximum of 2” above the knee

NOT ALLOWED: Cargo Shorts. Shorts must fit on the waist properly. No undergarments are to be seen.

• Skirts - Tan Uniform Khaki– Maximum of 2” above the knee

    NOT ALLOWED: Skorts or Jumpers

*Pants and Shorts made of denim, corduroy or any stretch fabric are prohibited. No frayed hems on pants, shorts or skirts will be allowed.

*If shorts or pants have belt loops, a belt must be worn and buckled snugly at all times. Belt buckles may not exceed 1” in width and/or length. Shirttails must be tucked in at all times.

TOPS

• Dark green polo style shirts with Plaquemine High Crest logo, must have a collar, long or short sleeve. All shirts must be long enough to be tucked in at all times. Other designated colors for Uniform Shirts may be allowed at the discretion of the school principal.

• Hoods may not be worn in the school building.  Solid color jackets, sweatshirts and sweaters are permissible as appropriate outerwear.

OTHER

• Hats- worn outside only

• Socks - must be worn

• Shoes or sneakers –

NOT ALLOWED: Backless and open-toe shoes (no house shoes, slippers, sandals or flip flops) and shoes with laces, must be laced and tied at all times.

REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL STUDENTS

The wearing of uniforms that are extremely tight fitting, oversized, or sagging uniforms are prohibited. The Administration of Plaquemine High will determine if this provision has been violated.

ADDITIONAL DRESS CODE POLICIES

• Patches, symbols, writing, etc., which border on vulgarity or which advertise alcohol, cigarettes and/or drugs are prohibited. Symbols and/or styles that are identified with gang membership, affiliation or representation are not allowed.

• No ornate, cumbersome, or oversized jewelry will be allowed.

• Dark glasses will not be worn in the school building.

• No headdress (such as scarves or hair wraps) will be allowed.

• Hair should be clean and well groomed. Hair on rollers is not permitted at school.

• No sweatbands are allowed.

• Students are not allowed to wear teeth grills.

THE ADMINISTRATION OF PLAQUEMINE HIGH SCHOOL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO JUDGE THE DRESS OF ANY STUDENT AS APPROPRIATE OR INAPPROPRIATE. AT ANY POINT DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO UPDATE THE UNIFORM AND GROOMING POLICIES TO ADDRESS ANY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE AND ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED IN THE WRITTEN POLICY. ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVES PROVIDED OVER THE INTERCOM OR IN PERSON TO A STUDENT ARE CONSIDERED ADDENDUMS TO THE WRITTEN DRESS CODE POLICY AND WILL BE ENFORCED.

PLAQUEMINE HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY

Minor Infractions: Behaviors that interfere with the learning of the student and/or those students immediately around them, DO NOT significantly violate the rights of others, are NOT chronic disruptions, and DO NOT require administrator involvement.

Examples of minor infractions include, but are not limited to the following:

Refusing to work, unprepared for class, not staying in seat, talking or blurting out, sleeping, not following directions, etc.

Procedures/Consequences for Minor Infractions

Inform student of violated expectations

Describe expected behavior

Re-teach school behavior expectations

Oral reprimands

Contact parent

Lunch Detention

After-School Detention

Possible Intervention Strategies for Minor Infractions

Verbal Redirection

Re-teach expectation

Warn of potential consequences

Require a conference with the student, parents, and administrator

Major Infractions: Behaviors that affect an orderly learning environment, are extremely unsafe, meant to cause intentional harm, significantly violate the rights of others, put others at risk or harm, and/or require administrator involvement.

Examples of Major Infractions include but are not limited to the following:

Throwing items, bullying, harassment, insubordination, skipping class, gambling, vandalism, profanity directed at a person, disrespect, theft, threats, fighting, weapons, tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc.

Note: 4 minor infractions equals a major

After School Detention

The goal of After-School detention is to provide an alternative to students in lieu of assignment to In-School Suspension, where the student would miss classroom instructional time under the direction of their regular teacher. After-School Detention will be held at Plaquemine High School from 2:40-4:30 PM on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, on an as-needed basis. After-School Detention will be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. No re-scheduling will be allowed; no excuses or tardies will be permitted. Any student who is removed from After-School Detention for failure to follow procedures, or any other reason in the determination of the administration, will result in the student serving In-School Suspension. Offenses leading to assignment of After-School Detention include, but are not limited to: excessive tardies, excessive dress code violations, and consequences for other offenses as determined by the school administration.

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FIGHTING POLICY

School principals will notify the School Resource Officer (SRO) for every fight involving students. All fights will be investigated; self-defense allows the student to defend himself against an attack and the defender must not be involved with any instigation of the said fight.

The school administrator and SRO will investigate the fight and may recommend one or more of the following actions:

1.  Issuing the student a misdemeanor summons;

2.  Releasing the student to a parent or guardian with the agreement that both will  

    appear in Juvenile Court;

3.  Arresting the student(s).

Students involved in a fight at school will also be subject to suspension or expulsion as stated in this handbook.

This Zero Tolerance for Fighting Policy is in effect from the time the student leaves home for school (bus stop) until the time the student returns home from school. It is also in effect during all school-related activities. It is your responsibility to alert a principal, teacher, coach, etc. to any hostile attempt directed at you. Administrators will then take immediate action to prevent further hostile attempts.

***ALL STUDENTS 14 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ARE SUBJECT TO THE ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY***

          PHS EXPECTATIONS

Classrooms

Buses

Cafeteria/ Cafe

Hallways

Restrooms

Common Areas

Assemblies and Special Events

Library

Pride

Participate in classroom activities

Proceed quickly to your bus loading area

Present your ID as you enter the lunch line

Proceed quickly and quietly to your right

Pick up after yourself.

Proceed to the designated areas

Proceed quickly and quietly to the assembly area when called

Place all books in bin

Respect

Respect teachers and peers

Resolve conflicts quickly and quietly

Resolve all conflicts quickly and quietly

Respect others and their property

Respect the privacy of others

Resolve conflicts quickly and quietly

Respect others and participants

Respect others, their property and school property

Integrity

Inspire one another with your positive attitude

Impress others with a smile and positive attitude

Inside voice will be used

Improve traffic flow by walking quickly to your destination

Inform staff if restroom needs attention

Inform duty personnel of any problems

In assemblies listen and applaud appropriately

IDs will be displayed upon entering the library and are to be used to check out books

Dignity

Displays self control

Driver and safety rules will be followed

Dispose of all items as you leave your table

Display ID and follow dress code

Dispose of trash in receptacles

Dispose of all litter properly

Display a positive attitude

Discard all trash and clean your work area

Excellence

Enter the classroom on time and use every minute wisely

Enter the bus in a single file file line and be seated

Exit to the commons area or remain for your study

Enter and exit all doors to your right

Enter, take care of your needs, and exit in a timely manner

Engage in polite conversations

Enter and exit in an orderly manner

Enter and exit quietly  and quietly check for personal items

PHS DISCIPLINE FLOW CHART

Step 1: Observe problem behavior

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Step 2: Warning/ conference with students and contact the parent

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Step 3: Is the student behavior minor or major?

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Minor

Major

4 Minors= 1 Major

After a minimum of 3 interventions have been implemented

*Administrator discretion

Willful disobedience*

Uses profane and/or obscene language

Habitually tardy and/or absent

eating/ drinking/ littering

Disturbance in classroom or campus

Dress code violation

Use of inappropriate object*

Refusing to sit in assigned seat

Treat student with disrespect

Public display of affection*

Not having proper materials, supplies, etc.

Not participating in class

Dishonesty- forging signature, grades or cheating*

Horse playing

Cell phone violation

Not dressing out in PE

Sleeping in class

No homework

Talking in class

Unauthorized use of technology*

ID violation

Indecent language

Incomplete or no punish work

No hall pass

Bus disturbance

Academic dishonesty*

Treats an authority with direspect

Makes an unfounded charge against authority

Commits immoral or vicious practices

Conduct or habits injurious to his/her associate

Uses/ possess controlled dangerous substances

Uses/ process tobacco and/or lighter

Uses/ processes alcoholic beverages

Disturbs the school/ habitually violates rules

Cuts defaces injures school/ vandalism

Writes or draws obscene/ profane language/ pictures

Possess weapons prohibited under federal law

Possess weapon not federally prohibited

Throws missiles liable to injure others

Instigates or participated in fights

Violates traffic and safety regulations leaves school or classroom without permission

Takes another’s property or possessions  without permission

Commits any other serious offense

Leaving bus without permission

Defacing bus or destroying property

Skipping class or school*

Threatening students/ faculty

Gambling

Possession/ shooting fireworks

Habitual violations of school/ class rules

Failure to serve assigned consequence

Sexual harassment

Violates off limits area

Bullying

Inappropriate bodily contact

Physical assault without serious bodily injury

Physical assault with serious bodily injury

Aggravated assault to a to another student

Aggravated assault to a school district employee

rape/ sexual assault/ battery

Arson (starting a fire)

Use of any object or substance to harm, frighten, and intimidate

Causing a false fire alarm

Extortion

Burgurlary

Robbery

Group fight

Probation violation

Possession of over the counter or prescription drugs

Murder

Assault and battery

Kidnapping

Criminal damage to property

Misappropriation with violence to the person

Illegal carrying and discharge of weapons

Serious bodily injury

Cyber bullying

Posses pocket knife  with a blade length of less than 2 inches

Public indecency

Obscene behavior or possession of obscene pronographic inages

Trespassing

Re-admission contract violation

Did not serve after school detention

Threatening another student

Instigates fight

Participates in fight

Participates in gang/ cult

Distributes alcohol

Distributes tobacco products/ lighter

False report

Dating violence

Threatening faculty

Assault and battery of district school employee

*Indicates minor infraction could possibly be major depending on level or severity of behavior

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Teacher Actions

Administrator Actions

Use Classroom Consequences:

Verbal correction

Intervention

Seat change

Time out buddy

Conference with student        

Track/ Keep Records of Minor Incidents:

Communicate with parents

Send to ISS

Consult with grade level team

Refer student to SAT team

Record interventions

Behavior packet remediation

Write office referral

Administrator determines the consequences

Administration follows through with consequences

2018-2019 Student Handbook