Remote Learners (gr. 9)

Disciplinary Structure

Remote Learners will need to review the information below. When you are finished reading you, click here to digitally sign a Google form to demonstrate your acknowledgement of the policies contained within the Disciplinary Structure.

Offense:	Minimum Consequence:
Alcohol - possession of	Recommendation for expulsion of 45 school days, possible arrest
Alcohol – sale/transfer/distribution of	Mandatory recommendation for one (1) calendar year expulsion, possible arrest
Alcohol – use of/under the influence of	Automatic 10-day out-of-school suspension, parent conference, possible arrest
Assault of another student (on or near school property or any school-sponsored event)	10-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
Assault, physical contact, or threat to NFA faculty or staff member	10-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
Attendance Violations	Conference; Possible loss of credit
Bullying	Conference with parent/guardian, 5-day out-of-school suspension
Computer violations	1-day in-school suspension, parent notification, loss of computer access and/or privileges, possible arrest
Disruptive behavior	Conference
Dress code violations	Parent notification & change of clothing 1st offense: Warning 2nd offense: House Detention 3rd offense: Extended Detention More than three(3) offenses: possible loss of privileges
Drugs - Paraphernalia possession, crafting of	3-day out-of-school suspension, parent notification, possible arrest
Drugs – Possession of controlled substance, illegal prescription drug, restricted drug, and/or hallucinogenic	1st offense: 10-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest 2nd offense: Recommendation for 90-day expulsion, possible arrest
Drugs – Sale, delivery, distribution, possession with intent to sell of a controlled substance, illegal prescription drug, restricted drug, and/or hallucinogenic	Recommendation for expulsion of one (1) calendar year, possible arrest
Drugs – Soliciting the sale, delivery, distribution of controlled substance, illegal prescription drug, restricted drug, and/or hallucinogenic	5-day out-of-school suspension
Drugs – Suspicion of/Under the influence of controlled substance, illegal prescription drug, restricted drug, and/or hallucinogenic	Automatic 10-day out-of-school suspension, parent conference, possible arrest
Electronic Devices – Unauthorized use of	1st offense: Conference 2nd offense: House Detention 3rd offense: Extended Detention More than 3 offenses: Possible suspension
Electronic Devices – Taking/Distributing/Displaying/Sharing Unauthorized Photos/Audio/Video	3-day out-of-school suspension
Explosive materials – Possession/Use of	Recommendation for expulsion, possible arrest
False alarm – Blue Emergency Phone	1-day in-school suspension, possible arrest
False alarm – Fire Alarm	10-day out-of-school suspension, authorities notified, possible arrest
Fighting	10-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
Fighting, Aiding in a	3-day out-of-school suspension
Forgery	Conference, parent notification, loss of privileges
Gambling	Parent notification
Harassment (including Sexual)	3-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
Hazing	3-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
Incendiary (Inflammable) Devices – Reckless Use of	10-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
Incendiary (Inflammable) Devices – Intentional Use of	Recommendation for expulsion, possible arrest
Inciting Disruptive Behavior	3-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
Insubordination 1 – Untruthful, refusal to follow direction	Conference; parent notification
Insubordination 2 – Refusal to identify oneself, providing false identification, disrespectful toward faculty/staff	1-day in-school suspension
Insubordination 3 – Serious disrespect/abusive behavior toward faculty/staff	3-day out-of-school suspension
Intimidation	3-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
Loitering on school grounds while under out-of-school suspension or expulsion	Possible arrest
Mask Refusal	1st offense - Parent notification, if continued refusal, dismissal from school 2nd offense - Parent notification, dismissal from school, assigned to full remote learning,
Medical policy violation	Warning; parent notification
Off-campus, leaving school grounds	Warning; parent notification; possible loss of credit
Physical Contact, Inappropriate (including that of a sexual nature, while on campus or while attending a school-sponsored event)	2-day out-of-school suspension
Plagiarism, cheating	1st offense: No credit for assignment, parent & counselor notification, completion of learning packet
Slurs – discriminatory or sexual in nature, written or verbal	1st offense: 1-day in-school suspension, parent notification, completion of learning packet 2nd offense: 3-day out-of-school suspension
Social Behavior, inappropriate (including horseplay, roughhousing, insults, taunts, meanness, etc.)	Conference
Theft 1 – estimated value less than $50	1st offense: 1-day in-school suspension 2nd offense: 2-day in-school suspension
Theft 2 – estimated value $50 or more or 3rd or more offense of Theft 1	3-day out-of-school suspension, possible arrest
Threat 1 – Low Level (on or off campus)	Conference
Threat 2 – Moderate Level (on or off campus)	1-day in-school suspension, possible risk assessment and/or behavior contract
Threat 3 – High Level (on or off campus)	10-day out-of-school suspension, parent conference, notification of authorities, risk assessment, possible expulsion
Tobacco/vaping — smoking or use of tobacco or possession or use of vaping device	1st offense: 1-day in-school suspension, parent notification 2nd offense: 5-day out-of-school suspension, parentl notification, and conference 3rd offense: 10-day out –of-school suspension, parent conference
Tobacco -- possession of products and/or paraphernalia	Conference Confiscation with return to parent/guardian
Traffic Violation – Erratic Driving	1st offense: Temporary loss of privileges, authorities may be notified 2nd offense: Permanent loss of privileges, authorities may be notified
Traffic Violation – Parking violation	Conference, possible loss of privileges
Traffic Violation – Pedestrian	Conference
Truancy	Parent notification, possible notification of authorities, possible loss of credit
Unauthorized area – Being present in	Conference
Vandalism, graffiti or willful destruction of school or personal property	Restitution required, parent notification, possible arrest
Vulgarity/Obscene Gestures, Language, Writing	Conference; Extended Detention
Weapons, Possession/Use of: a) Dangerous instrument or object which can be used to cause injury to others b) Dangerous/deadly weapon as defined in state and/or federal statutes, including but not limited to firearm or martial arts weapon	a) 10-day out-of-school suspension, possible expulsion, arrest and/or risk assessment b) Mandatory one (1) calendar year expulsion required by C.G.S., possible arrest and/or risk assessment

DEFINITIONS

Aiding in a Fight

Activities that aid, abet, or encourage fighting, including (but not limited to) acting as a lookout, recording the fight, failing to inform administration of the fight, attending a fight, or being a spectator at a fight

Assault

Verbal or physical attack by one person or a group of persons upon another who does not wish to engage in the conflict and who has not provoked the attack

Controlled Substance

Includes all substances classified as such under federal and/or state law. This also includes any substance inappropriate for use by age or in school.

Fighting

Aggressive, hostile bodily contact with peers

Hazing

Any activity that humiliates, degrades, abuses or endangers a person’s physical or emotional health for initiation or membership in or affiliation with any organization, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.

Slur

Any comment of a derogatory (negative) nature about race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. Slurs often find expression as insults.

Truancy

Missing school without an acceptable reason for absences

Unacceptable Social Behavior

Includes, but is not limited to horseplay, roughhousing, insults, taunts, meanness, or continued willful maladaptive behavior,

Unauthorized Areas

Any area not under the direct supervision of an NFA faculty or staff member including some areas that are on campus.

Technology

If you are in need of a Chromebook loaner, contact Student Affairs Secretary Laura Howe (860) 425-5511 to arrange a pick up time.
All student emails have been changed to @nfaschool.org
- Student Directions for Migrating from @nfastudents.org to @nfaschool.org

If you need a reminder about your NFA username and password, please contact:

Cranston House (main campus)- Ms. Anderson: 860-425-5771
Sachem Campus (Sachem only)- Ms. Morin: 860-425-5764

The IT Department is available for technical help regarding online access or hardware issues, Monday through Friday, from 7:00am - 4:00pm. Students or parents/guardians can email studenthelpdesk@nfaschool.org or call (860) 425-5636 to speak with a member of our team.

Class Information

All class information will be posted on individual teacher Google Classroom pages.
Google Classroom pages are now available for all classes.
If you require textbooks or other materials at home for a class, please contact Student Affairs Secretary Laura Howe (860) 425-5511 to arrange pick up.
“Google Tech Tip” resources for students:
- Student Quick Guide for Google Classroom (shakeuplearning.com)
- Tips and Tricks for Using Google Classroom Like a Pro (gadgetstouse.com)
- Student Directions for Using Originality Reports (Google Classroom Help)
- Student/Parent Tutorials for Google Apps

Student Expectations

Students are expected to check their email at least once a day during the school week.
Students are expected to contact their teachers with questions as needed.
Students are expected to contact their teachers if they are having difficulty accessing Google classroom.
To be successful in your classes, you must be a regular participant.
- You must be present in your “in-person” cohort days and in your “remote” cohort days.
- If you are sick and will not be in attendance in either an “in-person” or “remote” cohort day, your parent/guardian must contact Ms. Montalvo at 860-425-5772. Please write this number into your planners.
- If you are absent for a medical appointment, please get a doctor’s note so that your absence is DOCUMENTED. Ten (10) undocumented absences = loss of credit.

Lunch

Grab and Go lunches will be available at the East Gate on Joseph Perkins Road (behind the Bradlaw/Frank Center) from 12-1pm.
Students will need their ID number.
Lunches are free to those who qualify for free and reduced lunch.
Please print and complete Free and reduced lunch forms. Once completed, please mail to:

Norwich Free Academy

305 Broadway

Norwich, Ct. 06360

Attn: Colleen DeClerck, Allis House

Forms may also be emailed to: declerckc@nfaschool.org

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