1. No student shall be given medications/treatments during school hours except upon written request from a licensed health care provider who has responsibility for the medical management of the student. The parent or guardian must sign all such requests. Medication/treatments should be brought to school by a parent/guardian. Permission forms must be renewed yearly. Short-term medications, such as antibiotics, may be given when the medication is in the original pharmacy container and lower portion of form is signed by parents/guardians.
2. Nurses do not accompany students on field trips. Prior arrangements need to be made by parents and teachers for medications/treatments with approval of the nurse.

1. Parents and guardians shall be encouraged to cooperate with the health care provider to develop a schedule so that the necessity for taking medication/treatments at school will be minimized or eliminated.
2. Parents and guardians will assume full responsibility for the supplying of all medications. Please ask the pharmacist to provide a separate container for the school.
3. Parents or guardians should deliver any medication/treatment to be administered under this policy. All controlled medication (such as. Ritalin & Dexedrine) will be counted and documented at the time of delivery (and pick-up) by school personnel and parent/guardian.

1. A Medication Permission Form for each prescribed medication/treatment must be completed by the student’s health care provider, signed by the parent or guardian, and filed with the school nurse in the school clinic each school year.
2. Medication containers must be clearly labeled with the following information:

    3.   Indicate to pharmacy if another bottle needs to be prepared for the school.

1. The school nurse/designee will assume responsibility for placing medication in a locked cabinet. Controlled medication will be counted and documented at the time of acceptance or pick-up.
2. The school/nurse designee will administer all medications/treatments as ordered by the physician and will document date/time.
3. Discontinued or unused medications must be picked up by the parent/guardian. If not claimed by the end of the school year, the school nurse will properly dispose of the medication and document.
4. Nurses will prepare field trip medication dosages per the Board of Pharmacy guidance document. One day’s worth of medications, properly labeled in an envelope will be given to the student’s teacher the morning of a field trip. Treatments and injections may require other consideration prior to the field trip.
5. School nurses will provide training for other staff in regard to medication and glucagon administration.

1. Recognize that everyone is a member of a family.
2. Develop an awareness of positive ways in which family members show love, affection, respect, and appreciation for each other.
3. Recognize the elements of good and bad touches by others.
4. Demonstrate how to say “no” to inappropriate approaches from family members, neighbors, strangers, and others.

1. Develop an understanding of the importance of a family and of different family patterns.
2. Identify family members and their responsibilities in contributing to the successful functioning of the family.
3. Realize that physical affection can be an expression of friendship, of celebration, or of a loving family.
4. Demonstrate strategies for responses to inappropriate approaches from family members, neighbors, strangers, and others.

1. Realize that adults other than parents also provide care and support for children.
2. Realize that physical affection can be an expression of friendship, of celebration, or of a loving family.
3. Become aware that babies grow inside the mother’s body in a special place called the uterus.
4. Advance in readiness to say “no” and to tell a trusted adult about inappropriate approaches from family members, neighbors, strangers, and others.

1. Become aware of the changes occurring in family life that affect daily living and produce strong feelings and give examples of healthy coping strategies.
2. Comprehend that the baby grows inside the mother’s body for nine months and then is born.
3. Will practice safety rules in the home.
4. Demonstrate to others how to respond appropriately to good touches and how to handle inappropriate approaches from relatives, neighbors, strangers, and others.

1. Will become aware of the need to assume responsibility within the family and to function effectively as a family member.
2. Be able to identify the human reproductive organs.
3. Develop an awareness of human fertilization and prenatal development.
4. The student will identify physical changes that begin to occur during puberty.
5. Describe the factors surrounding child abuse and child neglect.

1. Identify the human reproductive organs in relation to the total anatomy.
2. Explain how human beings reproduce.
3. Recognize the relationship between the physical changes that occur during puberty and the developing capacity for reproduction.
4. Describe the effects of personal hygiene on one’s self-concept.
5. Examine the messages from mass media related to sexuality.
6. Develop skills in saying “no” to any social behavior or activity that he or she perceives as wrong for him or herself.
7. The student will recognize threatening or uncomfortable situations and how to react to them. 

1. Describe personal characteristics that can contribute to happiness for self and others.
2. Summarize the process of human reproduction.
3. Relate personal hygiene to the physical changes that occur during puberty.
4. Explain the effects of growth on development, attitudes, and interests.
5. Continue to identify physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty and their effects on growth and development.
6. Evaluate the messages from mass media related to sexuality.
7. Recognize that abstinence is necessary in making healthy life choices.
8. Identify basic facts about sexually transmitted infections.
9. Be able to describe the etiology, effects, and transmission of the AIDS virus.
10. Demonstrate increased understanding of child abuse and neglect including emotional and sexual abuse.

1. Identify his or her role and relationships within the family.
2. Realize that physical affection is not all sexual, but that it also can be an expression of friendship, of celebration, or of a loving family.
3. Realize the role of peers and the peer groups during adolescence, and the nature and purpose of dating.
4. Increase his or her ability to listen to different points of view and to accept the right of others to a differing point of view.
5. Summarize the process of human reproduction.
6. Recognize the physical development of his/her sex characteristics and how they affect emotional and social growth.
7. Recognize that sexual behaviors are conscious decisions; that it is important to be abstinent; and that appropriate relationships are based on mutual respect, trust, and caring.
8. Be aware of the consequences of preteen and teenage sexual intercourse.
9. List the adverse consequence of a pregnancy in early adolescence, as well as the positive benefits of postponing pregnancy until marriage.
10. Identify causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including AIDS.
11. Explain techniques for preventing and reporting sexual assault.

1. Explain the importance of the family as a basic unit of society and his or her responsibility as a member of the family.
2. Recognize the development of sexuality as an aspect of the total personality.
3. Review the nature and purposes of dating.
4. Identify the affect of discrimination.
5. Determine how maturation affects adolescents.
6. Examine values, morals, and ethics essential to the growth and maintenance of positive human relationships.
7. Use the steps in the decision-making process to solve specific problems.
8. Be able to explain the process of reproduction.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of pregnancy prevention and disease control.
10. Understand the importance of recognizing the early signs of breast cancer.
11. Realize the importance of setting standards for controlling sexual behavior and of postponing sexual relations until marriage.
12. Begin to identify educational and career goals.
13. Identify causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including AIDS.
14. Interpret the effects and prevention of sexual assault, rape, date rape and sexual harassment.

1. Explain the factors to be considered in preparing for dating and marriage.
2. Examine factors to be considered in life-goal planning.
3. Analyze the skills and attitudes needed to become a competent parent.
4. Describe adjustments to be made after the birth of a child.
5. Describe the signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
6. Analyze the factors associated with a healthy pregnancy.
7. Explain the importance of supportive roles of the mother and father through pregnancy and birth.
8. Identify the stages of the birthing process.
9. Understand the importance of recognizing the early signs of testicular cancer.
10. Recognize the need to abstain from premarital sexual intercourse.
11. Recognize alternatives to premarital sexual intercourse for expressing feelings and affection.
12. Compile a list of community agencies & resources available to assist individuals and families.
13. Recall the ways in which the AIDS virus is transmitted, and techniques for preventing this disease.
14. Identify examples of and techniques to avoid sexual harassment and assault.

1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the school discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the school to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:

• Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) -
  
  • Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
  • Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
  • Sex behavior or attitudes;
  • Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
  • Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
  • Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
  • Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
  • Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility. 
• Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of -
  
  • Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;
  • Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and
  • Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.
• Inspect, upon request and before administration or use -
  • Protected information surveys of students;
  • Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and
  • Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

• Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution.
• Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED.
• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.

1. These laws are: Section 9528 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7908), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110), the education bill, and 10 U.S.C. 503, as amended by section 544, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (P.L. 107-107), the legislation that provides funding for the Nation's armed forces.
   

• illness or injury of the student
• illness in the family household necessitating the presence of the student
• death in the family
• family emergency of an unforeseen nature
• medical appointment
• religious holiday
• subpoenaed court appearance
• principal approved absence

• truancy, which shall include: absence of the student from school without the knowledge and permission of his/her parents or guardians or school authorities; absences of the student which are excessive and/or which interfere with the student’s educational program; absence of the student for any reason other than one approved by the principal
• skipping, cutting or leaving class without permission after reporting to school
• suspension from school
• organized skip day
• absences not accompanied by a note from the parent/guardian upon the student returning to school
• all absences not covered under excused absences

1. the student’s behavior in class is disruptive and interrupts or obstructs the learning environment;
2. removal of the student from class is necessary to restore a learning environment which is free from interruptions or obstructions;
3. the teacher and/or administration have attempted interventions, the teacher having attempted not less than two interventions, calculated to curtail the student’s disruptive behavior and those interventions have failed;
4. the teacher has filed with the principal/designee, not less than two previous disciplinary referrals describing the student’s disruptive behavior;
5. written notice has been forwarded by the teacher to the student’s parent/guardian within 24 hours of each incident occurring in which the student’s disruptive behavior has given rise to a disciplinary referral being filed. The notice shall inform the parent/guardian of the opportunity to meet with the teacher and school principal/designee, concerning the student’s behavior. The notice shall also set forth potential consequences, including removal from class, should the disruptive behavior continue, as well as include copies of each disciplinary referral concerning the student and a description of the interventions employed by the teacher and/or administration;
6. the teacher and administrator have met with the parent/guardian concerning the student’s misbehavior when such a meeting has been requested by the parent/guardian; and,
7. upon the teacher’s removal of a student from class, the teacher shall direct the student to the principal/designee, accompanied by appropriate escort, and shall forward to the office a report describing the most recent incident, the action taken by the teacher, and any interventions taken prior to the incident, supported by copies of all notice and documentation provided to the parents/guardians concerning present and past incidents. The teacher shall provide written notice to the student’s parent/guardian of the removal from class of the student and shall include with the notice a copy of the report and any documentation set forth in provision 5 above.

1. assigning the student to a school based intervention program. (If the principal chooses this option, the teacher shall provide an appropriate educational plan for the instruction of the student and shall also evaluate all work and assignments undertaken by the student.);
2. assigning the student to a school based alternative program including, but not limited to, one conducted by counseling personnel, such as peer mediation;
3. assigning the student to another class and/or teacher (which may necessitate making other schedule changes);
4. assigning the student to the principal’s office or study hall, if available. (If the principal chooses this option, the teacher shall provide an appropriate educational plan for the instruction of the student and shall also evaluate all work and assignments undertaken by the student.);
5. suspending the student out of school and if appropriate, recommending to the superintendent, or his designee, the long-term suspension or expulsion of the student. If the principal determines that this option is appropriate, alternative instruction and assignment, if any, shall be provided according to board policy and in the case of students with disabilities, in accordance with applicable federal and state law.
6. returning the student to class (see procedures below).

1. At all times when the student is on the grounds of any Stafford County Public School or other board property, whether it be before, during, or after school hours or hours of facility operation and whether or not the school or facility is presently used or occupied;
2. At all times when the student is at the site of any school-related activity, function, or event, including those which occur off school grounds, whether or not the student is a spectator or participant;
3. At all times when the student is at a school bus stop;
4. At all times when the student is being transported on a school bus;
5. At all times when the student is participating in a school sponsored field trip or is otherwise being transported by any means of conveyance as part of a school group to a school related activity;
6. At such times as the student commits an act off school grounds which if committed on school grounds would be in violation of the Code of Student Conduct, the act has a nexus to the school, and, the act disrupts or is likely to disrupt the school environment;
7. At such times as the student commits an act off school grounds which act leads to an adjudication of delinquency pursuant to VA Code §16.1-305.1 or a conviction for an offense listed in VA Code §16.1-260 or a charge that would be a felony if committed by an adult; and,
8. In such circumstances as jurisdiction is extended to the school by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

• possession or use of alcohol, illegal drugs, including anabolic steroids, or drug paraphernalia;
• selling drugs;
• assault/battery;
• sexual assault;
• arson;
• intentional injury (bullying, fighting);
• theft;
• bomb threats, including false threats, against school personnel or school property;
• use or possession of explosives;
• possession of weapons or firearms;
• extortion, blackmail, or coercion;
• driving without a license on school property;
• homicide;
• burglary;
• sex offenses (indecent exposure, obscene phone calls, sodomy and child molestation);
• malicious mischief;
• shooting;
• any illegal conduct involving firebombs, explosive or incendiary devices or materials, hoax explosive devices or chemical bombs;
• stabbing, cutting or wounding;
• unlawful interference with school authorities including threats;
• unlawful intimidation of school authorities; and
• other unlawful acts including being an accessory to any of these or other unlawful acts.

• Counseling
• Admonition/warning
• Reprimand
• Loss of privileges, including access to the School Division’s computer system
• Parental conferences
• Tasks or restrictions assigned by the principal or his designee
• Detention after school or before school
• Assignment to serve Saturday School
• Suspension from school-sponsored activities or events prior to, during, or after the regular school day
• In-school suspension
• Out-of-school suspension
• Community service
• Referral to an alternative education program
• Notify legal authority where appropriate
• Recommendation for expulsion
• Mandatory expulsion for bringing a firearm onto school property or to a school-sponsored activity or use or possession of a controlled substance, imitation controlled substance or marijuana, as defined in Chapter 34 of Title 54.1 and § 18.2-247 of the Code of Virginia on school property or at a school sponsored activity
• Evaluation for alcohol or drug abuse
• Participation in a drug, alcohol or violence intervention, prevention or treatment program

1. Absenteeism (including cutting of class), unexcused or excessive; Minimum of warning, including parent notification, to maximum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less. Additionally, a truancy matter shall be referred to attendance officer for investigation.
2. Accusing another student falsely and intentionally; including falsely accusing another student of a violation of code of conduct; Minimum of warning to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
3. Alcoholic beverages and imitation alcoholic beverages including nonalcoholic beer, possession, delivery, sale, distribution, manufacture, use, or being under the influence of alcohol, whether or not consumed on school grounds; and/or operating a motor vehicle on school property while in possession of or under the influence of alcohol; Minimum of long-term suspension for the remainder of the current school year, with the requirement that at least 45 days be served with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year, to maximum of expulsion. The suspension of a first time Rule 3 violator, who is found to have been in possession of alcohol not aggravated by commission of other offenses, may be held in abeyance in the discretion of the superintendent/ designee provided that the student shall have successfully completed the Substance Abuse Intervention Program as an alternative to suspension. Additionally, the matter shall be reported to the Superintendent and Sheriff with the potential for criminal charges being filed.
4. Animals, birds, reptiles, snakes, insects, etc., possession of, except with permission of principal; Minimum of warning, including parent notification, to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
5. Arson or attempted arson; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days, but not less, with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year, to maximum of expulsion. Additionally, the matter shall be reported to the Superintendent, the Fire Marshall and Sheriff, with the potential for criminal charges being filed.
6. Assault and battery or attempted assault; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days, with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year, to maximum of expulsion. Additionally, the matter shall be reported to the Superintendent and Sheriff with the potential for criminal charges being filed.
7. Bomb threat, or threat of other catastrophic event, by whatever means made, regardless of intent to carry out the threat; Minimum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year to a maximum of expulsion. Additionally, the matter shall be reported to the Superintendent and Sheriff with the potential for criminal charges being filed.
8. Bullying, including, but not limited to, a pattern of aggressive, intentional, and or deliberately hostile behavior and/or hurtful acts, words, or other behavior toward another person which may include: physical bullying such as assault and battery, punching, poking, strangling, hazing, hair pulling, beating, biting, excessive tickling; emotional bullying such as rejecting, shunning, terrorizing, extorting, defaming, humiliating, blackmailing, rating/ranking of personal characteristics such as race, disability, ethnicity, or perceived sexual orientation, manipulating friendships, isolating, ostracizing, and applying peer pressure, put downs, threatening looks, gestures, or actions, social isolation; verbal bullying such as hurtful name calling, teasing, gossip, rumors, false accusations, and cyber-bullying via electronic media; sexual bullying such as exhibition, voyeurism, sexual propositioning, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and sexual assault; Minimum of short term suspension of 10 days or less to maximum of expulsion. Additionally the matter shall be reported to the Superintendent and may be reported to the Sheriff with the potential for criminal charges being filed.
9. Bus, disruptive misbehavior on; defiance of bus driver; and/or failure to comply with rules pertaining to conduct on the bus and at the bus stop; Minimum of warning to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days from bus and/or school with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
10. Bus passes, misuse of; Minimum of warning to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days from bus and/or school with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
11. Cheating/attempting to cheat, conspiring/planning with others to cheat; and/or plagiarism; theft of examinations; Minimum of receiving no credit for the work and notifying the parent to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
12. Computer violations including trespass, fraud, invasion of privacy, and theft of services; unauthorized use of school computer and/or computer network; removal of computer data, programs, software; alteration/destruction/erasure of computer data, programs, software; intentionally causing a computer and/or computer network to malfunction; use or duplication of software in violation of law or licensing requirements; unauthorized access to any portion of computer network, restricted programs and/or computer drives; unauthorized use of assigned computer passwords to gain access to computer and/or network; any unauthorized use of school computer code(s); failure to abide by acceptable use agreement; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days, or less, with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year, and/or loss of computer and Internet privileges to maximum of expulsion. Additionally, the matter shall be reported to the Superintendent and shall also be reported to the Sheriff if the potential exists for criminal charges to be filed.
13. Dangerous articles, firearms, pneumatic guns, knives, metal pipes, sharpened implements, clubs, tire irons, laser pens/laser pointers, cigarette lighters, combustibles, paintball pellets, darts, razors, bullets, devices which emit a shock, zip ties, etc., possession, display, and/or use of; and/or possession of jewelry or chains which present a danger to self or others; prohibition of those items set forth herein is subject to those exceptions set forth in the Code of Virginia; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less, with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year, to maximum of expulsion. Additionally, the matter shall be reported to the Superintendent and shall also be reported to the Sheriff, with the potential for criminal charges being filed, if the possession or use is of an item prohibited by Virginia Code. Use or possession of a weapon as defined by the Virginia Code Sections 22.1-277.07, 22.1-277.07:1, 18.2-308, and 18.2-308.1, subject to those exceptions set forth in the law, shall require a hearing before the Superintendent, or his designee, and may require a hearing before the Stafford County School Board, which shall consider the matter for expulsion of not less than one calendar year unless the board, or the Superintendent or his designee, shall determine that based on the facts of a particular situation that special circumstances exist and no disciplinary action or another disciplinary action or another term of expulsion is appropriate.
14. Defacing, vandalizing and/or destruction of school property or property of another (includes writing on walls, etc.); Minimum of detention with the balance of any days to be served as the result of suspension carrying over to the succeeding school year to maximum of expulsion. Additionally, the matter may be reported to the Superintendent and/or Sheriff. Restitution for repairs may be sought.
15. Detention, failure to report to; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-20 days.
16. Detention, refusal of; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
17. Dice shooting (whether or not gambling); Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
18. Disobedience and/or defiance of administrator, teacher, other staff member, chaperone or law enforcement official; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
19. Disrespectful behavior toward administrator, teacher, other staff member, chaperone, law enforcement official, or other persons including students; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
20. Disruption of school, including disruption of class, testing, study, activity and/or instruction; Minimum of warning with the balance of any days to be served as a result of suspension carrying over to the succeeding school year to maximum of expulsion.
21. Dress code, violation of; Minimum of being required to change attire or being sent home to maximum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less.
22. Electronic and wireless devices, including CD players, hand-held electronic games, cassette players, headphones, video cameras, etc. possession and/or use of unless authorized by the school administration; Minimum of warning, including parent notification, to maximum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less.
23. Extortion or attempted extortion, and/or intimidation; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less, with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year to maximum of expulsion.
24. Facilitating the violation of any rule of the Code of Conduct by another student, including, but not limited to, assisting in the planning or commission of an offense, and/or acting as a “lookout” who may warn students committing, or intending to commit an offense, of the approach, presence, or whereabouts, of school officials, law enforcement officers, or other persons, including students, who may otherwise detect such offense; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less to maximum of expulsion. Additionally the matter shall be reported to the Superintendent and may be reported to the Sheriff with the potential for criminal charges being filed.
25. Failure to pick up trash or return tray in cafeteria; littering of school property; Minimum of warning to maximum of short-term suspension of 3 days or less.
26. Failure to report to office as directed; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
27. Fighting, pushing, shoving, other inappropriate physical contact, and/or physical confrontation; instigating or promoting that conduct set forth herein; and/or verbal confrontation which is likely or intended to cause a physical confrontation; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less, with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year, to maximum of expulsion. Additionally, the matter shall be reported to the Superintendent and may be reported to the Sheriff.
28. Fire alarm and/or fire extinguisher activation without just cause; false alarm including calling 9-1-1, school officials, law enforcement, fire department, or any person, to falsely indicate an emergency of any nature; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less, with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year, to maximum of expulsion. Additionally, the matter shall be reported to the Superintendent, Fire Marshall and Sheriff with the potential for criminal charges being filed.
29. Fireworks or other explosives including gunpowder, black powder, chemicals and materials which may be combined to manufacture such item, combustibles, possession, distribution, manufacture, use or lighting of; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less, with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year, to maximum of expulsion. Additionally, the matter shall be reported to the Superintendent, Fire Marshall and Sheriff with the potential for charges being filed. Use or possession of an explosive or destructive device as defined in Va. Code, Sections 22.1-277.07, 22.1-277.07:1, 18.2-308, and 18.2-308.1, shall require a hearing before the Superintendent, or his designee, and may require a hearing before the Stafford County School Board, which shall consider the matter for expulsion of not less than one calendar year unless the board, or the Superintendent or his designee, shall determine that based on the facts of a particular situation that special circumstances exist and no disciplinary action or another disciplinary action or another term of expulsion is appropriate.
30. Forgery of notes or passes, report cards, currency, etc., including passing, presentation, and uttering of such items (the school does not accept written instruments signed by the student on behalf of the parent/guardian or those wherein the student signs the parent’s name); Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
31. Gambling, and/or promotion of gambling; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
32. Gang activity, including but not limited to wearing or other display of gang colors, emblems, symbols, etc., including tattoos on hand or body; solicitation, initiation and/or hazing of any person; meeting and/or conspiring for purpose of planning or carrying out any illegal activity; intimidation, threat and/or extortion of any person; carrying out at the direction of a gang or gang member, or in association with another gang member, any activity in violation of law or of the Student Code of Conduct; defacing of school or personal property with gang graffiti and/or colors; Minimum of warning with the balance of any days to be served as the result of suspension carrying over to the succeeding school year, to maximum of expulsion. Additionally, the matter shall be reported to the Superintendent and Sheriff with the potential for criminal charges being filed.
33. Harassment, and/or hazing, by any means whatsoever, including via electronic media; Minimum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less to maximum of expulsion. VA Code §18.2-56 provides that it is unlawful to haze so as to cause bodily injury to any student at any school, and further provides in the case of conviction of such offense as a Class 1 misdemeanor that a penalty be imposed of confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2500.00, either or both.
34. Horseplay, including rowdy, rough, or disorderly conduct and, running in the halls; and/or driving on school property in an unsafe manner; Minimum of warning to maximum of long-term suspension of 11-180 days with the balance of any days to be served carrying over to the succeeding school year.
35. Leaving class or other area without administrator’s, teacher’s or other staff member’s permission; Minimum of detention to maximum of short-term suspension of 10 days or less.

• The procedure for a hearing conducted by the full board, or a committee thereof, which hearing concerns expulsion, or appeal of a decision to suspend a student for six (6) or more consecutive school days, shall be as follows:

• The board, or committee, shall determine the propriety of attendance at the hearing of persons not having a direct interest in the hearing. The hearing shall be in closed session unless otherwise determined by the board.

• The board, or committee, shall ask for opening statements from the superintendent/designee, or representative, and the adult student or the student’s parent or guardian (or their representative) and, at the discretion of the board, or committee, may allow closing statements.

• The parties shall then present evidence. The superintendent/designee has the burden of proof and shall present evidence first. Witnesses may be questioned by board, or committee, members and by the parties (or their representative). The board, or committee, may, at its discretion, vary this procedure, but it shall afford full opportunity to both parties for presentation of any material or relevant evidence and shall afford the parties the right of cross-examination of witnesses giving testimony at the hearing.

• A party shall produce such additional evidence as it deems necessary and/or appropriate. The board, or committee, shall be the judge of the relevancy and materiality of the evidence and shall attach such weight to the evidence as it determines is appropriate.

• Exhibits offered by the parties may be received in evidence by the board, or committee, and, when so received, shall be marked and made part of the record.

• The board, or committee, may, by majority vote, uphold, reject or modify the recommendation and/or decision of the superintendent/designee.

• promptly investigate all complaints, written or verbal, of sexual harassment and harassment based on race, national origin, disability or religion;
• promptly take appropriate action to stop any harassment; and
• take appropriate action against any student or division personnel who violates this policy and take any other action reasonably calculated to end and prevent further harassment of students.

• submission to that conduct or communication is made a term or condition, either explicitly or implicitly, of obtaining or retaining education; or

• submission to or rejection of the conduct or communication by an individual is used as a factor in decisions affecting that individual’s education; or

• that conduct or communication substantially or unreasonably interferes with an individual’s education, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment (i.e. the conduct is sufficiently serious to limit a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the educational program).

• the surrounding circumstances;
• the nature of the behavior;
• past incidents or past or continuing patterns of behavior;
• the relationship between the parties;
• how often the conduct occurred;
• the identity of the alleged perpetrator in relation to the alleged victim (i.e. whether the alleged perpetrator was in a position of power over the alleged victim);
• the location of the alleged harassment;
• the ages of the parties; and,
• the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. Whether a particular action or incident constitutes a violation of this policy requires a case by case determination based on all of the facts and circumstances revealed after a complete and thorough investigation.