Level 1 Definitions

Level 1 Definitions

Level 1 - Behavioral Misconduct
Behavioral misconduct is defined as those activities engaged in by scholar (s) which tend to impede orderly classroom procedures or instructional activities, orderly operation of the school, or the frequency or seriousness of which disturb the classroom or school. The provisions of this regulation apply not only to within-school activities, but also to scholar conduct en route to and from school, on a school bus, at the bus stop, or any other mode of transportation; to include whenever a behavior negatively impacts school climate, safety, and well-being of scholars and staff. and the well-being of scholars and staff.

Level 1 Code Infraction Definition
190 Cheating Plagiarizing, providing, receiving, or viewing answers to assignments, quizzes, or tests; accessing academic materials without permission.
4 Contraband Related to the possession or viewing of items considered to be unsuitable for school or school related activities (magazines, materials to promote discriminatory practices/speech, lighters, chemicals, etc.)
170 Cutting Activity Failure to attend or complete an assigned school activity or event.
160 Cutting Class Failure to attend or complete scheduled class.
5 Detention Violation Failure to serve a period of time during recess, lunch, before or after the school day as a consequence for a behavior infraction.
305 Driving Violation Failure to abide by SC driving laws or failure to comply with driving rules set forth by the school.
271 Failure to Comply with Disciplinary Action The act of not completing a consequence or sanction assigned by a teacher or administrator as a result of an offense committed.
320 Leaving Class Departing from class without permission before the class period is complete.
290 Obscene Gesture An offensive expression of an idea, opinion, or emotion through gesture, comments, or writing. A movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an offensive idea, opinion, and emotion
200 Off Limits To be present in an unauthorized location.
200 Off Limits-Parking Violation Parking on campus or at a school sponsored event without authorization or in a manner that is not consistent with expectations of the property owner.
Fol Other Offense (Stealing) To steal or possess property without the permission of the owner under $100
210 Profanity
(Toward scholar/peer)
Abusive, vulgar, or irreverent language, swearing, cursing, foul speech, or speech that shows disrespect or dishonor toward another.
23 Property Misuse Minor damage or defacement of property belonging to the school or to others.
151 Truant (Follow CCSMS's Truancy Plan) A scholar between the ages of 6 and 16 who has accumulated three consecutive days of unlawful absences or a total of five unlawful absences during the current school year.
390 Unauthorized Device Failure to adhere to the authorized time of use outlined in the school's electronic device policy. This includes possession of an item at unauthorized times; including, but not limited to,laser pointer, camera, cell phone, tablets, drones, etc. This also includes recording scholars or staff without their permission.
34 Violation of Medication Prescription or non-prescription drugs found on a scholar's person without documentation.