Rules and Regulations Governing Student Behavior

Chapter 19, adopted by the Board of Education, governs school discipline (copies available at the office). Class A offenses are based on State law. Class B and C offenses are based on Department of Education rules and regulations; Class D rules and regulations are developed by the school. Chapter 19 specifies the types of disciplinary actions, which are appropriate for each class. Class A, B, C or D disciplinary actions can be continued or carried over to a new school year if a student commits a serious violation within the last 20 days of the previous school year.

We request assistance of our parents in reviewing Chapter 19 and School Rules with their children at home.

Class A offenses are:

Assault; Burglary; Possession, use or sale of dangerous weapons, substances or instruments; Possession, use, or sale of drug paraphernalia; Extortion; Possession, use or sale of firearms; Possession, use or sale of illicit drugs; Murder; Property damage; Robbery; Sexual offenses; Terroristic threatening.

Class B offenses are:

Disorderly conduct; Rendering of a false alarm; Gambling; Harassment; Theft; Trespassing.

Class C offenses are:

Violations of Department of Education rules. They include Cutting class; Insubordination; Leaving campus without permission; Smoking; Truancy:  Possession, use of laser pen/pointer.

Class D offenses are:

Violations of rules adopted to a particular school, such as Mililani Uka Elementary School's Rules for Student Conduct and Discipline, and include but not limited to: Contraband; Disrespect/non-compliance; Dress Code violation; Inappropriate language; Lying/cheating; Physical contact; Property misuse; Tardy.
 

Consequences and Disciplinary Measures

Disciplinary action for students in grades K-5 include counseling, behavioral contract, warning, reprimand, parent contact, loss of privilege, confiscation of contraband, office referral, detention, restitution, varying periods of suspension from school, disciplinary transfer to another school, and dismissal from school.

·         Class A, B, C offenses are immediate office referrals. For Class D offenses, teachers attempt to work with students and parents, unless the infraction becomes persistent.

·         The severity of the infraction will be taken into consideration in determining the specific consequence.  For example, a mild infraction may be handled with a reprimand and warning, a moderate infraction may warrant a parent conference or detention and a severe infraction may warrant suspension.

·         The number of times the offense has been repeated will be taken into account in determining the specific consequence.  For example, the disciplinary measure for a first offense may be a reprimand and warning, the second offense may warrant detention, and repeated offenses may result in suspension.

·         Whenever possible, behavior improvement plans will include natural or logical consequences of behavior, e.g. loss of recess privileges, cleaning up of the graffiti, etc.

·         Lunch will never be revoked for disciplinary reasons.  Field trip privileges will be revoked only if a student’s behavior restricts the right of others to enjoy the activity or their own safety cannot be assured.

·         Corporal punishment will not be used in the school.  We firmly believe that appropriate alternatives are available when restraining a pupil from hurting himself or any other person or property.