The Alternative program at Northwood High School will become a reflective process for students where minimal time away from class will be the overall goal.
A referral to the Dean of Students by a teacher will be based on one of two basic conditions in the classroom:
1. Teacher referred Time-out (First thirty minutes of class time - student will return to class)
2. Disciplinary Referral (after a documented third incident or immediately- Severity clause)
The Reflective Response Referral procedure for teachers is a three-step process;
1st infraction - Student Conference
2nd infraction - Parent\guardian Conference
3rd infraction - Dean of Students Referral
On the third and all subsequent referrals, teacher will fill out a R.R. Referral Form and send student with referral to the Dean of Students. A follow-up conference with the Dean of Students is required from the teacher between the time that the teacher imposes an R.R. Referral and the very next class with the student.
There will also be a three-step process when a student is referred to the Dean of Students.
Once an R.R. Referral has been appropriately documented and implemented the following will occur:
1st infraction - Student Reflection and behavior contract. Student returns to class the next class.
2nd infraction - Parent contact and review of possible consequences for breaking contract.
One after-school Detention. A missed after school detention will result in a strike. Three missed after-school detentions will result in an administrative referral with a recommendation for suspension.
3rd infraction - Referral to Administration for more serious action. |
Students and staff will be responsible for treating each other fairly and creating and maintaining a safe, health learning environment that promotes mutual respect. You may face disciplinary actions as a consequence of any behavior that disrupts classes, causes disorder, invades the rights of others, or is unsafe or violates a school rule or disciplinary code. Discipline will be fair and appropriate and not designed to embarrass students. There are types of behavior that may result in significant consequences in terms of disciplinary actions and criminal sanctions.
Whenever possible, the disciplinary action you get will be related to your offense. It cannot simply be punitive. Rote work is not allowed as a consequence. Any MCPS student-athlete with verified use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, and/or controlled substances on school property or at a school-sanctioned event shall receive a minimum 10 consecutive school day suspension from all athletic activities.
You can never be punished physically. However, school personnel may use reasonable force to break up a fight, prevent violence, or restrain a disruptive student on school premises or during a school-sponsored trip. Grades will never be adjusted as a form of disciplinary action. An entire group cannot be disciplined for the actions of some members of the group. This rule applies even when it is unknown who is responsible for the actions.
Discipline may be imposed for offense for school activities outside of the regular school hours, including on a school bus or at a bus stop. If you do things outside of school that are related to school (for example, harassing a teacher or fighting with a student while walking home), school authorities may talk with your parents about it or take other appropriate disciplinary actions. There are times when a student's behavior seriously disrupts the instructional program, and in such circumstances, a student may be temporarily removed from class. Absences from class due to disciplinary action are excused absences and staff members should make reasonable efforts to assist students in making up tests and other missed work. |
On Thursday, September 8, 2011 Northwood took 20 students to Howard University to participate in a symposium on Black Male Achievement. The symposium was based around the discussion of how to eliminate negative stereotypes and build character from academics, athleticism and community involvement. Michael Eric Dyson was one of the panelists and he provided great insight and was very personable.
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