Language, Profane and/or Abusive

Profane and/or abusive language definitions and consequences.

Using language that is crude, offensive, insulting, or irreverent; use of coarse words to show contempt or disrespect; swearing. The words are used towards another individual in an offensive or insulting manner.

Refer to Harassment if the inappropriate language is based on actual or perceived characteristics, such as age (40+), color, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, HIV status, mental or physical disability, national origin, natural or protective hairstyles or cultural or religious headdresses, pregnancy/lactation, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, spousal affiliation, serious medical condition, or veteran status and/or any other protected status as defined by law.

Not a Stand-Alone Long-Term Suspension Infraction

Consequences/Disposition

Elementary

Kindergarten to 3rd

Utilize intervention strategies
Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
General practice for K-3 is a suspension of no more than 3 days for a single incident and no referral to hearing.
Additional consequences allowed with Associate approval

4th - 5th

Utilize intervention strategies
1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to 2 day Suspension
3rd Violation - Up to 3 days Suspension

Middle/ High

Utilize intervention strategies
1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to 2 day Suspension
3rd Violation - Up to 3 day Suspension

Updated as of July 2026