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Safety & Security
DISCIPLINE
If the following guidelines are adhered to, then the school becomes a pleasant and welcome place for us all. You are expected to: - STUDENTS MUST WEAR A VALID SCHOOL ID AT ALL TIMES AND SURRENDER IT TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL WHEN REQUESTED.
- Come prepared and on time to school every day.
- Respect other students, teachers, and staff as well as the school property.
- Show respect for and follow the requests and directions of teachers and supervisors.
- Have a PASS from your teacher if you are out of your scheduled classroom.
- While in the hallways, move in an orderly manner. No running, pushing, or antics that disrupt the flow of students from one class to another.
- Complete the assigned homework every night.
- Only Hancock bookbags may be used in the school. All other bags are prohibited. Coats and jackets may not be brought into the classroom. They must be secured in the lockers.
- Avoid damage to other students� personal property. Theft is a gross violation of the rights of others. Automatic suspension, police report, and possible expulsion.
- Help us keep our school clean and neat. Littering, writing on walls, desks, or lockers is unacceptable Have pride in yourself and in your school.
- Respect other students. Verbal threats and �put downs,� sexual harassment, or physical assault of another person (or fighting), is unacceptable and has severe disciplinary consequences.
- Use appropriate language in school and on the playground.
- Practice good citizenship.
- Leave personal equipment at home, such as radios, headphones, games, and valuables. Too often these items are lost or stolen, and educational time is wasted trying to recover them. We will not be responsible for their loss, and they will be confiscated by staff.
- The Uniform Discipline Code of the Board of Education shall be followed and enforced.
PROFANITY / FIGHTING
Any student who is caught using profanity will be severely disciplined. We will not tolerate inappropriate language in the school. Parents, please, talk to your student because you will be called to school. There is NO reason for students to fight or use profanity. Inappropriate behavior is a negative reflection on the school, the community, and the parents.
All student behavior is to be based upon respect and consideration for the rights of others for a safe, secure educational experience. Students have the responsibility to know and adhere to the rules and regulations of the school.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
The school principal, assistant principal or a faculty member designated by the principal shall be authorized to search and seize the contents of lockers and personal property when there is reasonable suspicion to believe that the contents may include stolen property or present a threat to the safety, health, or welfare of students.
METAL DETECTOR SEARCHES
Any person entering Hancock may be subject to search. All students entering the building are subject to metal detector screenings.
HANCOCK BOOKBAGS
Due to concerns over safety, the LSC has implemented a new bookbag policy. Each student will receive a Hancock bag when he/she pays the school fee. This clear bookbag is the only one allowed in the school. All other bags and luggage are not allowed. Replacement bags will be available in the main office for purchase.
ZERO TOLERANCE I EXPULSION
As of February 1, 1999, all Chicago Public School students will be subject to the amended Uniform Discipline Code. It is important that parents and students are aware of these changes because of the mandated consequences of these acts of misconduct.
The acts of misconduct on the following pages which are preceded by an asterisk (*) also violate criminal laws and the Chicago Police Department must be notified by the school for each violation. Acts of misconduct preceded by double asterisks (**) may also be violations of criminal law and may require police notification if the misconduct is serious and/or the student persists in misconduct after being told to cease behavior. If questions occur concerning police notification, please consult the Law Department at 773-553-1700.
GROUP 3- ACTS OF MISCONDUCT
3-1 Disruptive behavior on the school bus
3-2** Gambling
3-3 Fighting�two people, no injuries
3-4 Profane, obscene, indecent, immoral, or seriously offensive language and gestures, propositions, behavior, sexual harassment
3-5 Persisting in serious acts of disobedience or misconduct
3-6 Any behavior that is seriously disruptive
3-7** Forgery
DISCIPLINARY ACTION - MINIMUM TO MAXIMUM
FIRST VIOLATION
* Teacher-Student-Resource Person-Administrator Conference
* (In-School Suspension
* Detention/1flSd Service
* - Before - After School - Saturday
* Suspension (one to five days)
SECOND VIOLATION
* Suspension (one to five days)
* Suspension (six to ten days and/or Disciplinary
* SMART referral in lieu of suspension when student previously suspended for ten days or more in same school year and would otherwise be suspended for another 6-10 school days.
GROUP 4-ACTS OF MISCONDUCT
4-1* False activation of a fire alarm
4-2* Extortion
4-3* Assault
4-4* Vandalism or criminal damage to property
4-5** Battery
4-6** Fighting_more than two people and involves injury or injuries
4-7* Theft or possession of stolen property not exceeding $l50 invalue
4-8* Possession, use, or delivery of fireworks
4-9* Possession, use, or delivery of pagers, or other electronic paging devices
4-10 Possession, use, or delivery of cellular telephones and/or other prohibited non-paging electronic devices (including unauthorized use, possessionS or delivery of laser pointers)
4-11** Disorderly conduct
4-12** Trespassing
DISCIPLINARY ACTION - MINIMUM TO MAXIMUM
Teacher-Student-Resource Person Administrator Conference
* In-School Suspension
* Detention/In5chool Service
* - Before - After School - Saturday
* Suspension (one to five days)
* Suspension (six to ten days) and/or Disciplinary Reassignment
* SMART referral in lieu of suspension when student Previously suspended for ten days or more in same school year and would otherwise be suspended for another 6-10 school days.
GROUP 5- ACTS OF MISCONDUCT
5-1* Aggravated assault
5-2* Burglary
5-3* Theft or possession of property exceeding $150 in value
5-4* Use of intimidation coercion or force
5-5 Gross disobedience
5-6* Gang activity
5-7* Inappropriate sexual conduct
5-8* Engaging in any other illegal behavior which interferes with the school�s educational process
DiSCIPLINARY ACTION - MINIMUM TO MAXIMUM
Suspension (Six to ten days) or referral to the SMART program (when the student has Previously received an out of school suspension for ten days or more in the same school year) and/or Disciplinary Reassignment and/or expulsion. For first time offenses or Group S acts of misconduct for which a student is referred for expulsion but which do not involve violence or the threat of violence, the student may be recommended by an expulsion hearing officer to attend the Board sponsored SMART program in lieu of expulsion if he or she has no prior Group 5 or Group 6 violation during the current school year. A student who is recommended to attend the SMART program in lieu of expulsion but who fails to successfully complete the program shall be expelled. If a student is expelled, Alternative School Placement may be recommended for the period of the expulsion.
GROUP 6 - ACTS OF MISCONDUCT
6-1* Use, possession. and/or concealment of a firearm/ destructive device or other weapon
6-2* Arson
6-3* Bomb threat
6-4* Robbery
6-5* Use, possession, sale, or delivery of alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, or contraband
6-6* Sex violations
6-7* Aggravated Battery
6-8* Murder
6-9* Attempted Murder
6-10* Kidnapping
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Suspension for 10 days: and expulsion for a period of not less than one calendar year, or as modified on a case-by- case review by the Chief Executive Officer or designee. Alternative School Placement may be recommended for the period of expulsion For first-time offenses of Group 6 Actions of Misconduct which do not involve violence or the threat of violence or the use, Possession and/or concealment of a firearm/destructive device, or the sale or delivery of illegal substances a student may be recommended by the expulsion hearing officer to attend the Board Sponsored SMART program in lieu of expulsion if he or she has no prior Group 5 or Group 6 violation during the current school year. A student who is recommended to attend SMART in lieu of expulsion but who fails to successfully complete the program shall be expelled.
SMART
Saturday Morning Reach Out and Teach Program
A comprehensive and integrated seven Session Saturday morning program to provide students with character building and conflict resolution skills as well as prevention, intervention, referral, and support services for amelioration of alcohol-or drug-related problems and misconduct in general.
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS
Students with disruptive behavior will be recommended for the alternative school based upon the following criteria: - Student is in grade six through twelve.
- Expulsion: Following hearing and recommendation by Region Education Officer (PLO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) determines that student is eligible for expulsion but may enroll in alternative school. (Referral will be facilitated by administrative staff.)
- Suspension: REO determines that:
- the student has committed Group 5/6 offenses, and, as a result of the offenses, the student�s cumulative days of suspension totals 15 or more school days.
- meaningful steps have been taken to address the student�s behavior:
- the school has an effective discipline program in effect students are disciplined in an equitable manner; and
- the student and parents were invited to meet and have a fair opportunity to discuss with the principal and REQ the basis for the referral.
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