Ras Beirut Middle School Student / Parent Handbook

Level Three

Level Three Disciplinary Infraction Disciplinary Consequences dealt by the School Climate unit and/or Director and Dean of Students Restorative actions followed up by Dean of Student/ Director/ Counselor
The most serious or repeated infractions are considered level three disciplinary infractions and must be referred to the School Climate Unit for consideration and decision.

However, the Director and Dean of Students may issue a one-day suspension in undisputable/clear cases. 		The Dean of Students, Director, Head of the School Climate Unit, Vice President and President will deal with Level three disciplinary infractions. It will typically lead to but not be limited to:
– Disciplinary Probation or Strict Disciplinary Probation (depending on the student’s disciplinary record).
– In house-suspension
– Out-of-school suspension
– (Students’ withdrawal):What is between brackets is to be totally removed
– School Expulsion
– More Severe consequences depending on previous violations and/or circumstances.
– Counseling is provided.
– Parents are informed.
– Incidents are documented. 		Restorative Terminologies:
– Behavior reflection sheet All should be followed with a commitment to their reflection in a Pledge Letter.
– Restorative contract
– Restorative chat
– Restorative meeting
– Restorative circles
– Restorative service hours
– The circle ensures equality; everyone has the chance to express himself or herself or decide to pass.
1. More than six unjustified latenesses Meeting with the Director Further disciplinary measures will apply. Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative Chat with the student. Counseling is provided.
2. The seventh unjustified absence and lateness. Disciplinary probation or Strict Disciplinary Probation (depending on the student’s disciplinary record). One day in-House suspension Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative Chat with the student. Counseling is provided.
Meeting with the student, parents, adviser, and DoS/Director
Two restorative service hours.
3. The eighth and more unjustified absences The student is referred to the School Climate and Disciplinary Committee (SCDC). Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative Chat with the student. Counseling is provided.
Meeting with the student, parents, adviser, and DoS/Director
Three or more restorative service hours.
4. Gross disrespect to a member of the school community

5. Any behavior that harms or has the potential to harm any member of the school community		 Disciplinary Probation or Strict Disciplinary Probation (depending on the student’s disciplinary record).
Suspension for two or more days. The student will be referred to the School Climate Disciplinary Committee		 Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Apology Letter to the harmed person
Restorative Chat with the student.
Restorative Service hours.
Counseling is provided.
6. Gross physical violence Suspension for two or more days. The student will be referred to the School Climate Disciplinary Committee Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative chat with the student
Meeting with the student, parents, adviser, and DoS/Director
One or more restorative service hours.
Counseling is provided.
7. Hazing, bullying, harassment, intimidation, or any behavior that makes another member of the school community feel threatened or unsafe – physically or emotionally

8. Severe cyberbullying and defamation		 Disciplinary Probation or Strict Disciplinary Probation (depending on the student’s disciplinary record).
Suspension for two or more days. The student will be referred to the School Climate Disciplinary Committee		 Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative chat with the student
Meeting with the student, parents, adviser, and DoS/Director
One or more restorative service hours.
Counseling is provided.
Review Handbook section related to “Child Protection Policy” and “Responsible Digital Citizenship Policy”.
9. Repeated cheating or plagiarism Suspension for two or more days (A loss of privileges, awards, commencement ceremony…)
The student will be referred to the School Climate Disciplinary Committee		 Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Review Handbook section related to “Academic Honesty Policy”
Students perform service hours in the library.
10. Theft

11. Gross vandalism		 Disciplinary Probation or Strict Disciplinary Probation (depending on the student’s disciplinary record).
Suspension for two or more days.
The student will be referred to the School Climate Disciplinary Committee		 Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative chat with the student
Meeting with the student, parent, director, teacher, and DoS.
In case of vandalism, students repair or replace damaged property.
Counseling is provided.
12. Leaving campus without permission. Disciplinary Probation, or Strict Disciplinary Probation, and/or Suspension (A loss of privilege recess, assembly, outing…) depending on the student’s disciplinary record Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative chat with the student
Restorative meeting with the student, adviser, parent, director, and DoS.
Write a letter of apology.
Counseling is provided.
13. Use, possession, promotion, or distribution of tobacco, E-cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, or any other illegal substance on campus or at any school-sponsored activity

14. Use, possession, distribution of any type of safety hazards on campus or at any school-sponsored activity

15. Inappropriate intimacy and /or viewing of sexual activity on campus and/or at school-sponsored events		 Disciplinary Probation or Strict Disciplinary Probation (depending on the student’s disciplinary record) and Suspension for two or more days. If the behavior is repeated, expulsion at the end of the year. The student will be referred to the School Climate Disciplinary Committee Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative chat with the student.
Meeting with the student, adviser, parent, director, and DoS.
Students perform service hours to the school community and present a research assignment.
Sign a contract
Counseling is provided.
16. Expressing political /religious views
Talking about political and/or religious topics		 Third time:
Disciplinary probation or Strict Disciplinary Probation (depending on the student’s disciplinary record).

More than three times:
School Climate Disciplinary committee		 - Reflection sheet
- Restorative chat with the respective student(s)
- Meeting with the student, class advisor, parents, DoS and director