NSU University School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017

Page 11 • Driving recklessly or too fast • Parking in restricted areas; parking violation • Parking decal (failure to display) • Skipping class • Use of obscene or profane language or gestures; vulgarity, and/or possession of lewd material • Buying or selling of any items between students • Other disorderly acts as determined at the school level The Administration may apply sanctions in cases of Level I offenses which may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Verbal reprimand and/or conference; parent conference • Withdrawal of privileges • Detention (before/after school) • In-school suspension • Out-of-school suspension • Other sanctions approved by the administration *** The administration has the discretion to reclassify a Level I offense(s) to a Level II offense(s) based on the severity, frequency and/or the totality of the circumstances. Level II A Level II offense is defined as those activities engaged in by student(s) which are directed against persons or property and the consequences of which tend to endanger the health or safety of themselves or others in the school. In some instances Level II offenses may overlap certain criminal offenses, justifying both administrative sanctions and court proceedings. Level II offenses may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Assault and/or battery of school personnel or student (verbal or physical) • Fighting • Fireworks (possession of/use) • Fund-raising without authorization • Bullying, cyber bullying, harassment, or intimidation; verbal threat • Vandalism (minor) • Stealing; use or possession of stolen property • Use or possession of laser pointers, fireworks, smoke bombs, pepper-style sprays, and other similar devices or materials • Use or possession of any item designed to inflict a wound or cause injury to a person; use or possession of any item used to harass, threaten, intimidate, assault or commit battery; use or possession of any item that the NSU University School deems dangerous. • Tampering with facility systems, including, but not limited to restroom, fire alarm, defibrillators, etc. • Explicit or Implied threats against others • Trespassing • Abusive language to students or staff, to include profane language • Disrespectful behavior to students/adults; non-compliance with Student Honor Code • Other disruptive acts which interfere with the educational process • Refusal to obey school personnel or agents (including volunteer aides or chaperones) whose responsibilities include supervision of students • Insubordination (willful disobedience) • Leaving campus without permission/truancy • Defiance or gross insubordination • Illegally occupying or blocking in any way school property with the intent to deprive others of its use • Inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature • Misuse of NSU University School or NSU technology resources