Discipline

= = Below you will find the notes from our first meeting. As we move into the upcoming school year, one of the most important goals is that we develop a single school culture. Please read through the notes- don't hesitate to forward thoughts for discussion at our next meeting (nmnayowith@philasd.org).

6/29/10 Discipline Committee Meeting Notes


 * Concerns/Issues**

__**Dress Code/hats**__ __**Lockers (assignments)/locks**__ __**Rotating detentions**__ __**Class cutting (monitored Quarterly)- Hall Walking**__ __**Lateness**__ Late Room for all students late to school at start of day - students will remain until the end of the period Excused Lates need to be cleared upon entry - notes will not be accepted beyond 24 hrs and presented to Dean Excused lates will receive late pass and sent to classStudents arriving after 1st period/advisory __**Attendance**__ Revoked Privileges? __**Early Dismissal**__ Per SDP policy –ALL early dismissals MUST be requested, in advance, by a Parent/Guardian (verbal or written) This policy INCLUDES students OVER 18! No student is to leave the building early without permission of Parent/Guardian. __**Cell phones/electronics**__ SEE ATTACHED LETTER - Under NO circumstances are electronics (cell phones, MP3, handheld games) to be used in the school. All electronic devices seen will be confiscated by staff. 1st Time Offense: parent must come to school to retrieve device 2nd Offense: electronic device becomes property of school and MAY be returned on last day of school Parents and students will sign contract indicating knowledge of electronics policy Card playing is NOT PERMITTED at the Academy @ Palumbo. This includes standard playing cards, card games, and trading cards. Violations to this policy will result in confiscation of cards and possible disciplinary action__**.** Students may only access the lunchroom during their lunch periods. ALL students MUST swipe in to access the lunchroom __**Library access throughout day**__ Students will be permitted in the library with library passes ONLY. Students sign up for library passes in the lunchroom the day BEFORE their requested day. All passes will be distributed during Advisory. Additional days/computer time can be granted at Librarians discretion. __**Bathroom Passes**__ Students must exchange their ID for a bathroom pass in order to leave the class/lunchroom. Bathroom passes will be color coded by floor. __**Rooftop access**__ Students are NOT PERMITTED on the 6th floor and rooftop area WITHOUT direct supervision of a Staff member __**Staffing of Deans office**__ Use of staff assigned Duty Period to staff Deans Office EVERY period __**Staff monitoring lunch periods**__ Use of staff assigned Duty Period to assist with student entrance and egress from lunchroom __**Contract Period**__ __ID’s__ __Revoked Privileges__ __**Hall Sweeps**__ (to be held as needed) 1st offense- warning 2nd offense- detention 3rd offense- overnight suspension 4th offense- 1 day suspension or we can come up with our own consequenses. __Consequences**__ detention (classroom, schoolwide) phone call home behavior contract ISS OSS Overnight/parent conference community service (Build On- a monthly weekend service project) Revoked privileges
 * Provide appropriate clothing
 * Contact home re- bringing clothes
 * Refusal of above = in house suspension
 * Purchase a lock for EVERY locker (even unassigned)
 * Provide a lock for every student and zip tie unassigned lockers
 * Master list of assigned lockers
 * If items are found in an unassigned locker – they will be confiscated
 * Clean out lockers quarterly
 * Afterschool in Detention room– possibly 5th floor
 * EC opportunity for staff
 * Detention must be documented and phone call home must be made
 * Scholarchip workshop for staff
 * First cut – teacher responsibility (call home, class detention, etc)
 * Second cut – teacher responsibility (call home, class detention, etc)
 * Third cut – Referral to Dean of Students, school detention, revoked privileges
 * __Card Playing__**
 * Cafeteria access during school day/non lunch periods**__
 * supervise ISS students
 * receive discipline referrals
 * Entry door swipe in at kiosk
 * Exit door check for notes/passes, monitor bathroom pass (if needed to assist Cain/Johnson)
 * Create Photo Book for Main Office and Deans Office**
 * Use of staff assigned Duty Period to maintain weekly list (1 staff member will work in conjunction with each counselor- alphabetically. The specific responsibility is to create the list for that portion of the alphabet).**

Climate/Safety Metal detector placement

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 15th @ 9am in Conference Room

Items that should be confiscated at front door

Forward after July 22nd to Dr. Chew for her review.