Class C Offenses

"Abusive Language" means verbal messages that use words in an inappropriate way and may include but is not limited to swearing, name-calling, or profanity.

 

"Class cutting" means an unauthorized absence of a student from class.

 

"Insubordination" means disregard or refusal to obey an order which a teacher, officer, or other employee of the department is entitled to give.

 

"Laser pen/pointer" means a device that emits a bright laser light that appears as a dot on any surface at which it is aimed and is without authorized department of education purpose and use. Unless authorized, the possession or use is prohibited on campus, or other department of education premises, on department of education transportation, or during a department of education sponsored activity or event on or off school property.

 

"Leaving campus without consent" means leaving the premises of a school, department of education facility, or department of education program without first obtaining permission from school officials.

 

"Smoking" or "use of tobacco" means possession, use, sale or distribution of tobacco products on campus, or other department of education premises, on department of education transportation, or during a department of education sponsored activity or event on or off school property.

 

"Truancy" means a student is absent from class(es) or the school campus without authorization from the principal or designee.