The purpose of progressive discipline at North Valleys High School is to teach students appropriate behaviors so they may be successful in the learning environment. Implementing specific behavioral interventions with the incorporation of our Positive Behavior Support (PBS) system, while working with parents as partners, is critical in supporting student responsibility and success.

Teachers should maintain accurate documentation as student disciplinary concerns arise.

Level 1: Warning

Warnings are given by the teacher to redirect behavior and explicitly reteach expectations. These are classroom-level interventions.

Level 2: Warning with Intervention

• Warning documented by the teacher.
• Level 2 Intervention (e.g., detention).
• Parent contact required.

Level 3: Referral with Documentation

• Referral submitted through Infinite Campus to SSO.
• Parent contact by teacher and discipline office.
• Consequences escalate for repeat behavior.
• All actions documented by teacher and SSO.

Additional Policies & Procedures

Bus Citations

Students who fail to follow transportation rules face progressive consequences:

• First Citation: Up to 3-day suspension; parent notified.
• Second Citation: Conference with parent, driver, and admin; suspension up to 10 days.
• Third Citation: Suspension from bus for 9 weeks.
• Severe Citation: Immediate suspension for fighting, threats, drugs, or harassment.

Computer Violations

• First Offense: Work Crew, 5-day loss of computer privileges, possible repair costs.
• Second Offense: In-house suspension, loss of privileges for semester, repair costs.
• Third Offense: Suspension, loss of privileges for year, full repair costs.

Dress Code

In accordance with WCSD Administrative Regulation 5132, student attire must not present health or safety risks or cause classroom distractions. Violations follow progressive discipline steps.

Electronic Devices

Electronic devices may not disrupt learning. Confiscated devices are handled as follows:

• First Offense: Warning; returned end of day.
• Second Offense: Parent notified; device returned to parent only.
• Third Offense: Privileges suspended for 90 days.
• Fourth Offense: Revoked for remainder of school year.

Initiating a Fight

• First Offense: 10-day suspension (up to 7 days waived if Violence Prevention Program attended).
• Second Offense: Emergency suspension; possible permanent removal from NVHS or WCSD.

Police may cite or arrest students. Fighting violations affect eligibility for dances and proms.

Hall Passes

Student planners serve as hall passes. IDs must be visible. Being in the hall without a pass will result in progressive disciplinary action.

Mutual Fighting

All students involved in a fight face suspension and possible police citation. Repeat offenses can result in expulsion. Dance and prom eligibility may also be affected.

Parking

Students must register vehicles, display parking permits, and obey all speed and parking regulations. Violations may result in suspension of parking privileges or towing at owner’s expense.

Smoking & Tobacco

• First Offense: Detention and parent contact.
• Second Offense: Saturday School.
• Third Offense: Suspension.

Substance Abuse

• First Offense: 10-day suspension (7 waived with completion of 4 district classes).
• Second Offense: 10-day suspension (5 waived with assessment and 8 approved programs).
• Third Offense: Emergency suspension pending investigation.

The privilege of attending dances or proms will be affected by any substance abuse violation.