August 20, 2025

3.06 4-5 Discipline Level Guidelines

Handbook Sections: 3. Discipline Guidelines Grade Level: 4-5 Handbook Topics: Interventions Discipline

Behaviors Leading to Interventions

DPS Report Required

Tier 1
Minor

Tier 2

Moderate

Tier 3

Major

Abusive Language

Alcohol Possession/Use

Yes

2-3*

Arson

Yes - Contact Fire Marshall

2-4*

Assault (Student-to-Staff with Injury)

Yes

1-3*

Assault (Student-to-Staff without Injury)

Yes

1-3*

Assault (Student-to-Student with Injury)

Yes

1-3*

Assault (Student-to-Student without Injury)

Yes

1-3*

Bomb Threats

Yes

1-2

2-3*

Bullying

Yes - When repeated or reported

1-2

2-3*

Cheating/Plagiarism

Disruptive Physical Behavior

1-2

Dysregulated Emotional/Mental Health

1-2

Ethnic/Racial Harassment or Intimidation

Yes

1-2

Explosives/Incendiary Devices

Yes

Extortion/Robbery

Yes

1-3*

False Alarms/911 Calls

Yes

2-3*

Fighting

Yes - Subsequent Fights

1-3*

Forgery

Gambling

Gang Activity

Yes

1-2

Hazing

1-2

Insubordination

1-2

Intimidation/Stalking/Threats

Yes

1-3*

Malicious Destruction of Property (Vandalism)

No - Unless property is valued at $200+

Marijuana or Other Controlled Substance Possession/Use

Yes

2-3*

3-4*

Misuse of Electronic Communication Devices (ECDs)

Obscene or Lewd Behavior

Yes

2-3*

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

Yes

1-2

Sexting/Child Pornography

Yes

Sexual Assault

Yes

3-4*

Sexual Harassment

Yes

1-2

1-3*

Task Avoidance/Work Refusal

Theft/Possession of Stolen Property

No - Unless Property is valued at $200+

1-2

Tobacco and Vaping Paraphernalia

No - Unless repeated offense

1-2

Unauthorized Presence/Trespassing/Loitering

Yes - If trespassing warning or letter issued

1-2

Violations of City Ordinances, State, or Federal Law

Yes

2-3*

Weapons Possession/Use

Yes

3-4*

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

3.06 4-5 Discipline Level Guidelines

Behaviors Leading to Interventions

DPS Report Required

Tier 1Minor

Tier 2

Moderate

Tier 3

Major

Tier 1
Minor