Section 3 - Discipline Guidelines - Student & Parent Handbook - Parents - Lansing School District Home

3. Discipline Guidelines Table of Contents

3.01 Level 1: Teacher/Staff Directed Interventions

3.02 Level 2: Administrator Directed Interventions

3.03 Level 3: Out-of-School Suspension (6-9 days)

3.04 Level 4: Long Term Suspension (10 or more days or Expulsion)

3.05 K-3 Discipline Level Guidelines

3.06 4-5 Discipline Level Guidelines

3.07 6-8 Discipline Level Guidelines

3.08 9-12 Discipline Level Guidelines

3.09 Discipline of Students with IEP's and 504 Plans

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3.08 9-12 Discipline Level Guidelines

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Behaviors Leading to Interventions

DPS Report Required

Tier 1
Minor

Tier 2

Moderate

Tier 3

Major

Abusive Language

No

1

Alcohol Possession/Use

Yes

2-3*

4*

Arson

Yes - Contact Fire Marshall

4*

Assault (Student-to-Staff with Injury)

Yes

3-4*

Assault (Student-to-Staff without Injury)

Yes

3-4*

Assault (Student-to-Student with Injury)

Yes

1-3*

3-4*

Assault (Student-to-Student without Injury)

Yes

1-3*

3-4*

Bomb Threats

Yes

3-4*

Bullying

Yes - When repeated or reported

1-2

1-3*

3-4*

Cheating/Plagiarism

No

1

Disruptive Physical Behavior

No

1-2

Dysregulated Emotional/Mental Health

No

1-2

Ethnic/Racial Harassment or Intimidation

Yes

1-2

2-3*

3*

Explosives/Incendiary Devices

Yes

2-3*

4*

Extortion/Robbery

Yes

3-4*

False Alarms/911 Calls

Yes

1-3*

Fighting

Yes - Subsequent Fights

2-3*

3-4*

Forgery

No

1

Gambling

No

1

Gang Activity

Yes

1-3*

3-4*

Hazing

No

1-2

2-3*

Insubordination

No

1-2

Intimidation/Stalking/Threats

Yes

1

2

3-4*

Malicious Destruction of Property (Vandalism)

No - Unless property is valued at $200+

1-2

Marijuana or Other Controlled Substance Possession/Use

Yes

2-3*

3-4*

Misuse of Electronic Communication Devices (ECDs)

No

1

Obscene or Lewd Behavior

Yes

2-3*

3-4*

Off Campus Conduct

Yes

1

1-3*

Peer Instigation Violation

Yes

1

1-2

Physical Displays of Affection

No

1

2

Possession/Use of a Look-Alike Firearm/Toy or Facsimile

Yes

1-2

Possession/Use of Airsoft Gun

Yes

2-3*

3-4*

School Bus Safety Violations

No

1-2

Sexting/Child Pornography

Yes

2

Sexual Assault

Yes

3-4*

Sexual Harassment

Yes

1-2

3-4*

Tampering with School Records or Materials

No

1

1-3*

Task Avoidance/Work Refusal

No

1

Theft/Possession of Stolen Property

No - Unless Property is valued at $200+

1

1-2

Tobacco and Vaping Paraphernalia

No - Unless repeated offense

1

1-2

Unauthorized Presence/Trespassing/Loitering

Yes - If trespassing warning or letter issued or pressing charges

1-2

2-3*

Violations of City Ordinances, State, or Federal Law

Yes

1-2

3-4*

Weapons Possession/Use

Yes

3-4*

*Requires Office of School Culture out of school suspension and approval

3. Discipline Guidelines Table of Contents

3.08 9-12 Discipline Level Guidelines

Behaviors Leading to Interventions

DPS Report Required

Tier 1Minor

Tier 2

Moderate

Tier 3

Major

Tier 1
Minor