Belleville Middle School 2016-2017 BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION John Rivera, President Patricia Dolan, Vice-President Nelson Barrera, Trustee Raymond Kuebler, Trustee Christine Lamparello, Trustee Lillian Torres, Trustee Vellon, Trustee Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, We like to welcome you to Belleville Middle School for the first time or to welcome you back for another exciting year. There are bound to be many questions as you continue this educational adventure. Please note that the faculty of BMS has worked hard to minimize your concerns and to provide you with a safe and secure learning environment. To that end, we have developed a handbook which should answer most of the questions you have. It is arranged alphabetically, by category, with the Conduct Code located at the end. Please review this handbook together and have the student return the tear-off section (located on the last page of the handbook) to her/his homeroom teacher during the first week of school. Of course, if any questions arise throughout the course of the year, please do not hesitate to ask teachers, guidance counselors, and/or administrators. We are here to assist you. Likewise, we urge you to join with us, stay involved in your child’s education, and thereby, ensure that as a community, our children are both productive and successful. Thank you, The BMS Administrative Team BELLEVILLE
3. Abusive and/or indecent language, acts, and/or gestures directed at school employees or students 4. Truancy/unauthorized absence from school 5. Fighting between students and/or aggressive physical act 6. Harassment of any type 7. Intimidation, bullying, extortion or coercion 8. Graffiti of any type 9. Theft/vandalism/unauthorized destruction or possession of property 10. Leaving campus w/o authorization 11. Any threat or perceived threat made against a student, teacher, or other staff member 12. Trespassing on school grounds 13. Violating staff members’ or students’ privacy 14. Possession/distribution of obscene/violent/inappropriate materials 15. Gambling 16. Smoking/use, possession, distribution, and/or sale of tobacco/nicotine (including any and all electronic cigarettes) or a substance which the individual believes or represents to be tobacco 17. Indecent exposure of self or others 18. Disruption of/cheating in a secure testing site 19. Intentionally causing injury 20. Recording violent/lewd act or any activity on school grounds and/or sharing/posting it Consequences of a LEVEL infraction: a. 3 – 5 days detention b. 2 – 5 days In-School Suspension c. 1 – 5 days Home Suspension IV Infractions: acts which pose a direct threat to the safety and security of others at school 1. Continued LEVEL misconduct 2. Possession, use or threatened use of a (perceived) dangerous weapon 3. Any violent or sexual act against a student, teacher, or other staff member 4. Use, possession, distribution, and/or sale of illegal/dangerous drugs, alcohol, or a substance which the individual believes or represents to be such drugs or alcohol 5. Possession and/or use of fireworks or any explosive/flammable device 6. 7. Activation of a false alarm, bomb threat or other disaster alarm 8. Discrimination against an individual or group on the basis of gender, race, religion, culture, creed, sexual orientation, nationality, etc. 9. Commission of any conduct which constitutes a crime Consequences of a LEVEL IV infraction: a. 1 -10 days Home Suspension b. Loss of privileges (extra-curricular events, dances, games, etc.) c. Other consequences as determined by Board hearing or law enforcement