Ras Beirut Middle School Student / Parent Handbook

Level Two

Level Two Disciplinary Infraction

Parents are always informed by phone, email, or in a meeting		 Disciplinary Consequences will be dealt with by the Dean of Student/and or Director Restorative actions followed up by Adviser/ Dean of Student/Director/Counselor
More serious violations of a school rule, or repeated violations of level one infractions, are viewed as level two disciplinary infractions: Level two disciplinary infractions will be dealt with by the school disciplinarian and/or Director. It will typically result in (but not limited to):
-A Behavior Reflection sheet/pledge letter
-A loss of privilege/ Restorative service hours/
-In-school detention and/or disciplinary probation
-More severe consequences will be given 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. Disrespect to a member of the community Strict warning (if repeated disciplinary probation) and/or Detention Behavior Reflection sheet/ Pledge Letter
Apology in writing
Restorative Chat with the student
Restorative circle with the person harmed (if he/she agrees), the offender, adviser, and DoS/director.
Restorative service hours
Counseling is provided
2. Moderate to mild contact/ physical and unwanted teasing, rough play or touching. Mild to moderate harassment and bullying (repetitive) can include but are not limited to meanness, social exclusion, insults, swearing, or any other insults or what can be interpreted as an insult. Strict warning (if repeated disciplinary probation). A loss of privilege (recess, assembly, outing…) and/or Detention
3. Mild to moderate cyberbullying (this can include but is not limited to meanness, social exclusion, insults, swearing and or any other insults or what can be interpreted as an insult on a phone, device, etc.) Strict warning (if repeated disciplinary probation)
A loss of privilege (recess, assembly, outing…) and/or Detention		 Student reviews handbook section related to “Child Protection Policy”
Behavior Reflection sheet/ Pledge Letter
Apology in writing
Restorative Chat with the student
Restorative circle with the person harmed (if he/she agrees), the offender, adviser, and DoS/director.
Restorative service hours
Counseling is provided
4. Any behavior that disrupts the educational process or the daily operation of the school Strict warning (if repeated disciplinary probation)
A loss of privilege (recess, assembly, outing…) and/or Detention		 Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative chat with the student
Meeting with the student, teacher, adviser, parent, and DoS/Director
One or more restorative service hours
5. Any behavior that negatively impacts the reputation of the school- this can include but is not limited to propagating negative images of the school on social media. Strict warning (if repeated disciplinary probation). A loss of privilege (recess, assembly, outing…) and/or Detention Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative chat with the student
Meeting with the student, teacher, adviser, parent, and DoS/Director
One or more restorative service hours.
Counseling is provided.
6. Cheating/plagiarism Disciplinary probation and the student will get 40/100 Student reviews the “Academic Integrity Policy” in the handbook
Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
7. Lying or displaying a dishonest behavior Strict warning (if repeated disciplinary probation)
A loss of privilege (recess, assembly, outing…) and/or Detention		 Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Counseling is provided.
8. Skipping class or a required school activity/task and meetings Strict Written Warning (if repeated disciplinary probation)
A loss of privilege (recess, assembly, outing…) and/or Detention		 Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative Chat with the student.
9. Lateness to class and Absence After 4 unjustified latenesses or absences, Meeting with parents, student, and the Dean of Students. Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative Chat with the student. Counseling is provided.
10. Lateness to class and Absence After five unjustified latenesses or absences, Information collection from all the teachers regarding performance in order to check on academic performance. Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative Chat with the student. Counseling is provided.
11. Lateness to class and Absence After six unjustified latenesses or absences, a meeting with the Director is scheduled – the student’s academic standing is discussed. Behavior Reflection sheet/Pledge Letter
Restorative Chat with the student. Counseling is provided.
12. Minor vandalism and/or intentional destruction of school or personal property Strict warning and/or Detention
A loss of privilege (recess, assembly, outing…)		 Restorative chat with DoS
Students repair the damage or replace the destroyed property.
One or more restorative service hours.
13. Failure to fulfill a detention or service hour Disciplinary probation
A loss of privilege (recess, assembly, outing…)		 Restorative circle with student, parent, adviser, and DoS
Counseling is provided.
14. Expressing political / religious views
Talking about political and/or religious topics		 Second time:
Strict written warning		 - Reflection sheet
– Restorative contract
– Pledge letter