4. Language, Profane and/or Abusive

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 #17 Harassment if the inappropriate language is based on actual or perceived characteristics, such as disability, race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, religion, age, veteran status, HIV status, pregnancy 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 2024

This page was last updated on: July 26, 2022.