In addition to the rules previously listed in the Code of Conduct, students may be disciplined for  violations of the following rules.  A violation of these rules normally will not result in suspension  or expulsion, but repeated violations could result in suspension or expulsion.  The law has defined  habitual and chronic truancy with referrals to juvenile court.  See board policy. 

Refer to the attendance section of the handbook and the Pickerington Schools board policy. 

Refer to the attendance section of the handbook and the Pickerington Schools board policy. 

If a student is more than five minutes late for class, they may be considered unexcused from  the class. If a student fails to attend an assigned period without an excuse, it will be dealt with more severely than if the student shows up late. 

Students shall have a pass from an instructor to be in the halls during class time.

Students may show only affection that is within the boundaries of good taste while at school. Students that do not show good taste will be dealt with accordingly. 

Students may not gamble anywhere on school grounds. 

Students are to bring to class those items identified by the instructors as needed to participate in  the class or laboratory activity.  This would include proper dress or uniform, books, manuals,  notebook, and pencil or pen. 

Office/school phones may be used with the permission of a staff member on a case-by-case basis. 

Students may not use common areas as a place for loitering or as a “student lounge.” Students  shall not remain in the school or on school property after the conclusion of the school day unless  under the supervision of a staff member or coach.

Students may not use any school-owned property or another student’s property without  permission. 

If a student fails to serve discipline, additional discipline will be issued. 

A student shall not use profanity in class, halls, or on school grounds. 

A student shall not violate the bus rules listed in “Bus Transportation.” All bus discipline will be  reported to the transportation supervisor at Peterman Bus Company.  All students may be removed  from riding the bus for up to 1 year.  (Refer to the Bus Transportation section.)

A student shall not cheat or use unauthorized materials on tests or other schoolwork. 

A student may be removed from class for creating a safety hazard. 

A student shall not leave school grounds without permission. 

Students may not possess any of these items and they will be confiscated. 

A student shall not be outside the building without permission. 

A parent, guardian, or custodian must sign a student in when arriving after the bell, or sign a  student out before school is dismissed.   

A student shall not violate the dress code. See board policy.

All food and drink must be kept in the cafeteria during school hours, unless special permission has  been granted.  Students are not to litter anywhere on school grounds. 

Students are responsible for leaving their area clean. 

Please refer to the acceptable use of personal communication devices (PCD’s). All electronic  devices may be searched if there exists a reasonable suspicion that they may have been used in an activity prohibited by the Code of Conduct.

Students are not to possess, bring, make, transmit, conceal, sell, or offer to sell inappropriate  material or items.  Example:  pornographic or obscene material. 

A student shall not be involved in any type of inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to  excessive noise and blocking/loitering in hallways, which will also include excessive noise for  electronic devices and/or speakers. 

Disturbances: Students causing disturbances on school premises (i.e. insubordination to  teachers or other school employees or possession of firecrackers, smoke bombs, etc.) or having  possession of, or threatening with, any type of weapon may be suspended from school. 

A student shall not participate in any activity considered by the administration to be a direct or  indirect act of instigation. 

Each student must take responsibility for appropriate and lawful use of this access.  Please refer to  the reference regarding board policy. 

Care must be taken on social media to maintain an atmosphere of respect consistent with the  behavior expected of students in school.  Please refer to board policy.

Students are expected to conduct themselves in such a way that they respect and consider the rights  of others.  Students must conform to school regulations as well as accept directions from authorized  school personnel. 

A student who fails to comply with established school rules or with any reasonable request made by  school personnel on school property and/or at school-related events is subject to approved student  discipline regulations. The Superintendent/designee develops regulations, which establish  strategies ranging from prevention to intervention to address student misbehavior. 

Students and parents annually receive, at the beginning of the school year or upon entering during  the year, written information on the rules and regulations to which they are subject while in school  participating in any school-related activity or event.  The information includes the types of conduct,  which are subject to suspension or expulsion from school or other forms of disciplinary action.  The  

Board directs the administration to make all students aware of the student discipline code and the  fact that any violations of the student discipline code are punishable. 

If a student violates this policy, or the discipline code, school personnel, students or parents should  report the student to the appropriate administrator.  The administration cooperates in any  prosecution pursuant to the criminal laws of the State of Ohio and local ordinances. 

In addition to these items, a student may be subject to school disciplinary action, for misconduct  which occurs off school property to the extent that the misconduct, regardless of when it occurs, is  directed at a district official or employee or the property of such official or employee.  Such action is  deemed inappropriate by the Board of Directors because disrespectful acts could negatively affect  student behavior at school and thereby cause a disruption in the learning environment.  (O.R.C.  3313.661(A)) 

Certain violations of the Discipline Code involving firearms, knives, bomb threats, or serious  physical harm to persons or property can result in the    student being expelled for a period of up to  one calendar year or being permanently excluded from school. 

Students who violate school rules may be punished under the Handbook and Co-curricular and  Extra Curricular Activities Policy (PLSD) in addition to receiving school punishment. 

Certain violations of school rules may result in the loss of a student’s driver’s license. (O.R.C.  4510.32). 

Students violating certain school rules may be permanently excluded from attendance in any school  in Ohio.  (O.R.C.  3313.662) 

The Discipline Code shall apply to conduct not specifically set forth herein which substantially and  materially disrupts or interferes with good order, discipline, or operation of the academic or  educational process taking place in the school, or which substantially and materially is, or poses a  threat to, the safety of persons or property. 

Emergency Removal - Students may be removed from class/school.

Given a specific set of circumstances, charges may be filed against anyone who has violated the law,  in addition to school punishment. 

Note: This is a representative listing of rules and violations.  It is not a complete listing of all acts of  misbehavior that may require disciplinary action.  The Pickerington Schools administration reserves  the right to take disciplinary action as the situation warrants. 

In addition to these items, a student may be subject to school disciplinary action for misconduct that  occurs off school property to the extent that the misconduct, regardless of when it occurs, is directed at a district official (or employee or the property of such official or employee.)  Such action is deemed  appropriate by the Board of Education because disrespectful acts could negatively affect student  behavior at school and thereby cause deterioration in the learning environment.  See ORC 3313.661(A). 

Certain violations of the Code of Conduct involving firearms, knives, bomb threats, or serious physical  harm to persons or property can result in the student being expelled for a period of up to one calendar  year or being permanently excluded from school. See board policy. 

Given a specific set of circumstances, charges may be filed against anyone who has violated the law, in addition to school punishment.   

The Code of Conduct shall apply to conduct not specifically set forth herein which substantially and  materially disrupts or interferes with good order, discipline, or operation of the academic or  educational process taking place in the school, or which substantially and materially is, or poses a  threat to, the safety of persons or property.   

Pickerington Schools comply with all requirements of state and federal law in regard to the discipline of  disabled students. 

All Student Handbook policy references were current at the time of publication. Policies are subject to  change as the Board of Education updates policies throughout the year. All discipline and policy  enforcement will be based on current Board of Education policy located on the District website and/or  at http://www.boarddocs.com/oh/plsd/board.nsf/public. Please refer to board policies online for the  most recent version.