LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR ENRICHED STUDIES

STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND

 DISCIPLINE POLICIES

2006-2007

AND

CODE OF CONDUCT

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS

Dr. Margaret Kim          Principal

Mr. Joseph Zell             Assistant Principal

Ms. Carol Lockett          Assistant Principal

Mr. Michael Hammond   Assistant Principal

Mrs. Marion Wong         Assistant Principal,

                      Counseling Services                   

Mrs. Victoria Vickers     Magnet Coordinator

LACES BEHAVIOR-DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY

Every student has the right to be educated in a safe, respectful and welcoming environment.  Every educator has the right to teach in an atmosphere free from disruption and obstacles that impede learning.  This is to be achieved with the adoption and implementation of a school-wide positive behavior support and discipline plan consistent with the Guiding Principles for the School Community and Student Expectations. 

This policy is based on research that indicates that the most effective discipline systems use proactive strategies designed to prevent discipline problems.  Beyond consequences to address misconduct, discipline includes school-wide positive behavior support which is the systematic development of carefully identified rules including the necessary instruction in their fair and consistent implementation.  Before consequences are given, students must first be supported in learning the skills necessary to enhance a positive school climate and avoid negative behavior.  In the event of misconduct, there is to be the appropriate use of consequences.  Ongoing monitoring is used to ensure that equitable school-based practices are implemented in a fair, non-discriminatory and culturally responsive manner. 

Anything that follows a behavior is a consequence; positive or negative. Consequences should be reasonable, fair, age appropriate, and should match the severity of the student’s misbehavior.  Consequences that are paired with meaningful instruction and guidance (corrective feedback and re-teaching) offer students an opportunity to connect their misbehavior with new learning, participate in contributing back to the school community, and are more likely to re-engage the student in learning.  Any use of consequences should be carefully planned with well-defined outcomes in order to provide the greatest benefit.  Positive consequences include systematic recognition for appropriate behavior, and lead to an increase in that appropriate behavior.  Negative consequences are designed to provide feedback to the student that his or her behavior is unacceptable and should not occur again.

A system of positive and negative consequences has been developed to motivate desired student behavior, and to correct and replace undesired student behavior.  Individual teachers are encouraged to give recognition to students who display appropriate work habits and cooperation.  Each teacher, in any number of ways, can do this individually:  Posting the names of outstanding and improving students in the classroom (a “Who’s Who of The Week” using different categories), giving certificates for excellent or improved behavior, sending “Complimentary Student Reports” to parents, or as simply as giving the student verbal praise, are examples of positive consequences. A school-wide system will allow supervisory personnel (administrators and counselors) to give out “LACES Good Behavior” award slips to students observed, “doing the right thing”.  Examples might be for dissuading other students from fighting, helping other students resolve a problem, turning in a found valuable, throwing trash in a trashcan, demonstrating leadership skills, etc.  These “LACES Good Behavior” awards are redeemable for a set value at the Student Store.  Slips will be collected and put into a monthly drawing for larger prizes.  

There is also a system of negative consequences assigned by teachers, as well as the supervisory personnel (administrators and counselors) for a variety of undesirable student behaviors and violations of the “LACES PRIDE CODE OF CONDUCT.” Consequences may include one or more of the following, as appropriate:

• Teacher will counsel the student, reteach the expectations, and assist the student in modifying the undesirable behavior • Teacher telephone contact with parents and/or request parent conference • Teacher will seek assistance from other resources: Fellow teacher, Resource Specialist, School Psychologist, or Referral to Counselor • Student assigned after-school Detention • Referral to the Grade Level Administrator • Suspension from class, in-house, or from school • Opportunity Transfer to another school • Recommendation for expulsion from LAUSD.

LACES CODE OF CONDUCT

1.    FOLLOW THE LACES DRESS CODE:

·       Hats are the only head covering allowed; worn outside only.

·       NO scarves or wave caps of any kind; NO rollers or hair clips.

·       NO drug, sexual, or negative racial/ethnic designs on clothing.

·       NO showing of underwear, including boxers.

·       NO midriff exposure or sleeveless undershirts, spaghetti straps, see-through, halter, loose tank tops or low-cut blouses.

·       NO extra short skirts, dresses or shorts. 

·       NO sagging pants/shorts below hipline.

·       Footwear must be worn at all times. 

2.    FOLLOW THE NEW LAUSD ELECTRONICS POLICY:

·       Cell phones may only be used on campus before or after school. During school hours phones must be “off” and stored in a locker, backpack, purse, pocket or other place where they are not visible.

·       I-Pods, MP3 or CD players, radios, cameras, video players, or electronic games may not be used during class time or passing periods.  Such items may ONLY be used before or after school and during Nutrition and Lunch. 

·       Items will be confiscated for improper use & returned only to a parent or guardian on the next school day. 

·       Read, sign, and abide by the LAUSD Acceptable Use Policy for all computer use.

3.    RESPECT OTHERS & RESOLVE DISPUTES PEACEFULLY:

·       No hostile interactions by physical, verbal, written or gesture means towards others.  No bullying of others.

·       No weapons, explosives, or other dangerous objects are allowed; violation will lead to suspension/recommendation of expulsion.

·       Follow all LAUSD policies concerning Sexual Harassment, Non-Discrimination, and Anti-Bullying  (brochures given annually).

·       No running on campus.

4.    RESPECT SCHOOL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY:

·       Vandalism (graffiti or destruction), or theft of school or personal property is illegal, and is grounds for Suspension and/or transfer to another school.  Violators are subject to arrest and parents or guardians are responsible for repair/replacement costs.

·       Permanent markers may NOT be possessed or used on campus.

5. A VALID PASS AND I.D. REQUIRED TO LEAVE ANY CLASS.

·        LACES I.D. card must be carried at all times (except P.E. & Athletics).

·       Pass and I.D. must be shown to school personnel on request.

·       Students identified by at least 3 school personnel, as chronically being out of class without a pass will be placed on the “No Walk List” for one semester, losing all out-of-class privileges.

6. IT IS ILLEGAL TO POSSESS, USE, FURNISH, SELL, OR BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OR INTOXICANT, OR DRUG PARAPHRENALIA.

·       Any of the above listed behaviors during school or at any school event, on or off campus, will result in Suspension and a recommendation for Expulsion from the LAUSD.  This also applies to substitute substances represented as real.

·       The above prohibition also applies to tobacco or any product containing nicotine.

7.    FOLLOW THE LACES ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY:

·       All student work must be your own.  Plagiarism or copying another’s words without citing the source is not allowed.

·       NO cheating/copying on exams, class work or homework.

·       Allowing another student to copy your work or cheat from you is not allowed and is a violation of this policy.

·       Refer to Information Folder for full academic integrity policy.

·       Middle and High School records will be maintained separately.

Consequences For Violation of Academic Integrity Policy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NOTICES FOR PARENTS

1.     Supervision, Drop-off/Pick-up, Video Parking Enforcement, and Student Parking

·        Due to limited supervision, students should arrive NO EARLIER THAT 7:30 A.M.  Parents please do not use either staff parking lot to drop-off or pick-up students as it creates a dangerous situation when staff are arriving and leaving.  Drop-off or pick-up in front of school only on the westbound side of 18th Street or arrange a meeting place on a nearby street.  THERE IS NO STOPPING ON THE EASTBOUND SIDE OF 18TH ST. FOR DROP-OFF OR PICK-UP.  Students should be picked-up no later than 3:30 p.m.  Students not participating in an approved school activity are not allowed to remain on campus, as there is no after-school supervision.

·         This is official notice that the Los Angeles City Traffic Enforcement Division will use video parking enforcement to address and reduce the unsafe and illegal parking, stopping and passenger loading in front of the school on 18th Street.  Violators will be videotaped and receive a citation by mail.

·        Student parking is not allowed on campus.  Students may park on nearby streets, although there is no school responsibility for private property.  PLEASE BE COURTEOUS, QUIET AND DO NOT LITER.

2.     Metal/Weapon Detection Scanning

·        Per District policy, the staff will conduct daily random scanning for weapons and other unauthorized items.

3.  Student Health Policies

·        Immunizations:  All students must have a written immunization record on file in the Health Office.  Students entering 7th grade are required to have three (3) Hepatitis B, and two (2) MMR shots.  Any student grade 7 and above without this proof will be excluded from attending school until the next shot in the series is obtained.

·        Medications At School:  Students may not carry or use medications on campus without SCHOOL consent.  Please consult the Health Office for the consent form to be completed by the prescribing physician.  Self-administration of medications is permissible with permission of the school nurse and supervising administrator.

·        Health and Medication Concerns:  Please notify Mr. Zell, Asst. Principal if a student has a health condition requiring accommodation at school in order to equally participate in the educational program.