All students are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting themselves, their home, school, and community. Students are expected to adhere to all school rules and to follow the instructions of the administration, faculty members, bus drivers, and other school staff. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action by the school administration.
In-School Suspension
When students are placed in ISS, they will report to the designated room for the dates assigned by the administration. Students will be monitored in ISS and are expected to work on assignments the entire day.
While in ISS, students are able to earn grades toward their academic credit. If a student fails to follow the ISS rules, out-of-school suspension will be assigned for the remainder of the days assigned in ISS.
When a student has been assigned an excessive number of days of in-school suspension within the school year, any additional incidents that warrant ISS will result in alternative forms of discipline (out-of-school suspension or alternative school).
Short-Term Suspension
Out-of-school suspension for ten or fewer days is considered short-term. Fighting on campus, possession of tobacco and/or drug paraphernalia (rolling papers, pipes, etc.) are examples of infractions that will result in an automatic suspension. OSS includes all extra-curricular events, i.e., athletics, dances, plays, etc.
Any student who is sent to the discipline office for inappropriate behavior and does not report promptly will receive OSS.
Long-Term Suspension
Out-of-school suspension for eleven or more days is considered long-term. According to state laws and zero tolerance, anyone who has drugs in his or her possession will be arrested and suspended for 180 days. Anyone who has a firearm in his or her possession, vehicle, and/or locker, either at school or at a school sponsored activity, will be arrested and suspended for 180 days. Anyone who physically assaults any school employee will be arrested and suspended for 180 days. Any threat (verbal, written, or suggested) of violence to a school employee or student will be taken seriously and severe disciplinary action will follow. Being under the influence of alcohol/drugs or in the possession of alcohol/drugs while at school or a school sponsored activity is also a long term suspendable offense.
Detention Hall
Detention Hall is held each Wednesday in the study hall. Failure to attend on the the assigned date will result in ISS or OSS, depending on the number of previous infractions.
Friday School
Friday detention from 2:15-4:15 is assigned to students for excessive tardiness (three tardies per quarter) and for dress code violations. Failure to attend Friday School will result in two days of OSS. Friday School is held in the study hall. Students are to work for the full two hours and abide by the Friday Schools rules handed to them. Removal from Friday School results in two days of OSS.
Areas Off Limit for Students
After arriving at school, students should not be in parking lot areas (unless student has an authorized pass signed by an administrator). Students should not be in vehicles parked on campus.
Students are not allowed in any room set aside for staff only (teacher work areas or other offices).
At lunchtime, all instructional buildings are off limits. Students must remain in the cafeteria. Food or drink is not allowed to be carried out of the cafeteria for any reason.
Loitering behind or between buildings, in restrooms, in hallways, and on stairways is not permitted.
Students are not to be in any building, including gyms, after 2:15, unless they are under the direct supervision of a coach or faculty member and participating in a school activity such as tutoring, drama, band, athletic practice, cheerleading, etc.
Students who are sick may not loiter in a restroom. Illness should be reported to the attendance office for parent contact.
Banned Items
Students should not have the following items (list is not all-inclusive) at school:
Hats, caps, visors, head scarves, bandanas, dew rags, sweat bands, metal hair picks, beepers, cell phones, pagers, headsets, CD or MP3 players, radios, video games, cameras, video recorders, cigarettes, lighters, matches, tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, inhalants, water guns, spray cans, mace, explosive devices, fireworks of any type, weapons (guns/knives) or any look alike weapons, bats, screwdrivers, box cutters, chains, playing cards, dice, yo yos, laser pointers, water balloons, or any other novelty item disruptive to school. All of these items will be confiscated, and the school will not be responsible for such confiscated items. Possession of weapons, drugs, alcohol, mace, disabling sprays, aerosol cans, fireworks, or stink bombs will result in immediate OSS.
Food and Beverages
Students selling, consuming, or possessing food, candy or drinks, outside the cafeteria will have such items confiscated and may be issued cafeteria duty or in-school suspension.
Fighting
Students who engage in fights at school will be subject to out-of-school suspension, juvenile court summons, and anger management classes upon readmission. Parents are notified of the incident and are required to check the student out of school for the remainder of the day. Fighting violations are cumulative while enrolled at Bolton High School.
Penalties for fighting include but are not limited to the following:
•1st offense: 3 to 10 days OSS / juvenile summons for disorderly conduct / possible transport to juvenile authority.
•2nd offense: 5 to 10 days OSS / juvenile summons for disorderly conduct / possible transport to juvenile authority.
•3rd offense: Long term suspension / recommendation to Alternative School / summons and possible transport to juvenile authority.
Students found guilty of an unprovoked assault or attack on another student will be arrested, transported to jail, and issued a long-term suspension.
Any student who intimidates or threatens violence against another individual will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including arrest.
Disagreement with a Staff Member
Students are expected to cooperate fully with any personnel assigned to Bolton High School. The staff includes principals, teachers, teacher assistants, substitute teachers, student teachers, custodians, cafeteria workers, secretaries, bus drivers, and all other school support personnel. If a student disagrees with a staff member or feels the staff member is wrong, do not argue with the adult in charge, but discuss the issue with an administrator. Problems may be easily averted this way and consequences for arguing or insubordination could be avoided.
Gang Involvement & Other Non-SCS Organizations
Organizations which operate outside the jurisdiction of the Shelby County Schools will not be allowed to function on school property or at school sponsored events. Gang activity (wearing colors, bandanas, flashing hand signs, gang writing, etc.), sororities, fraternities, and other organizations are not allowed in the Shelby County School system (SCS Policy 6505). Students who are involved in these activities at school may
receive OSS or expulsion.
Hazing of Other Students
Hazing is defined as follows: To initiate or inflict harm or pain on other students because of their grade level, age,or group affiliation. Hazing or checking of other students is prohibited. Immediately report actions of this type to a school administrator. Shelby County Harassment policy & procedures will be followed.
Profanity
The use of profanity on the school campus will not be tolerated. Students using profanity will be assigned in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension. In matters of opinion regarding language, the judgment of teachers and or administrators will prevail.
Public Display of Affection
Public displays of affection at school are inappropriate and detrimental to an atmosphere conducive to learning. This type of behavior is not permitted. Parents will be contacted and disciplinary action will result if this conduct persists.
Tobacco Products
In accordance with state laws and the Board of Education policies, the use or possession of any tobacco products at school, whether smoking, chewing, or dipping will not be permitted on campus or in the parking areas. Violation of this rule will result in suspension and/or a juvenile court summons being issued.
Vandalism
Any student found to be defacing or vandalizing school property or the personal property of others will be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement. If a reward for information is offered and the information leads to the student being found guilty, then the guilty student must pay the reward before being readmitted to school.
Willful, Persistent Misconduct
Willful, persistent violation of school rules or conduct interfering with the educational process may result in a student being suspended 10 to 45 days (or more) and referral to the alternative school.
Zero Tolerance: Long Term Suspension
Zero tolerance is adhered to for weapons, illegal drugs, and assault and battery. All laws which prohibit gambling, fighting, and possession of weapons are in effect at school. In accordance with the guidelines established by Shelby County Schools, offenses such as possession/use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco products; assault on any school personnel; or any gang activity or violence will result in long term out-of-school suspension.
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