Discipline

 

Several disciplinary measures may be employed to support acceptable student behavior. Disciplinary measures include confiscation of items, loss of privileges, before/after school detention, Saturday school, suspension from the bus, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, expulsion, and remand/alternative placement. 

 

Except where prohibited by law, students who engage in bus related misconduct may be suspended from riding the school bus to and from school. Decisions involving temporary/permanent removal from school bus ridership will be made by the principal. In such cases, the student would typically continue his/her school assignment, but he/she would have to find another means of transportation. Truancy laws would still be in effect. Additional disciplinary actions may also apply when bus-related misconduct involve violation of the Student Code of Conduct. 

 

Bullying, Harassment, and Cyberbullying

 

Bartlett City Schools has determined that a safe, civil, and supportive environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. In order to maintain that environment, Bartlett City Schools prohibits acts of harassment, bullying, or intimidation.

 

Bullying is defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. The imbalance of power involves the use of physical strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity to control or harm others.

 

Harassment is any unwelcome conduct based on a protected class under the federal civil rights laws that is severe, pervasive or persistent and creates a hostile environment that interferes with or limits a student's ability to participate in or benefit from services, activities, or opportunities offered by a school. Harassment meets one or more of the following criteria: is an act directed at one or more students that is received as harmful or embarrassing; is directed at one or more students; substantially interferes with educational opportunities, benefits, or programs of one or more students; substantially affects the ability of a student to participate in or benefit from the school district’s educational programs or activities by placing the student in reasonable fear of physical harm or by causing emotional distress; is based on a student’s actual or perceived distinguishing characteristic, or is based on an association with another person who has or is perceived to have any distinguishing characteristics; is repeated over time – is severe, persistent, and pervasive; causes mental duress, or psychological trauma to the victim.

 

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets, as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Examples may include mean text messages or emails, rumor sent by email or posted on social network sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.

 

For more information or assistance contact an administrator or visit:  https://www.tn.gov/education/topic/bullying-and-harassment