Katherine Graff
DISTRICT POLICIES REPORT Session
8, Page 08, Activity 06
EDUC 5329
M.Ed.T, Secondary, Foreign Languages (Arabic)
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Looking through the North Carolina State Board of Education’s Policy Manual, I found an appropriate opening statement:
“It is the priority of the State Board of Education to
provide each and every student in
Has this not been our goal all along! Further reading listed descriptions of each
of the acts and I found a policy specifically for acts or conduct that are “clear threats to the safety of other students or employees”. Interestingly, it states that any student who
commits an act listed that is over the age of 14 may be expelled, even if the
act is not performed on school grounds or at a school function. Expulsion can also occur whether or not the
act results in public charges. Another
remarkable note is that not only attacks are listed as an offense, but the
threat of an attack bears equal weight as if the attack actually occurred. Students in possession of a weapon either on
or off school property that are under the age of 18 will be expelled. Any intentional or negligent act that results
in the death of another person is also included. Harassment and Bullying only stated they
would provide teacher training in each local area to deal with these
issues. Onslow County Schools (OCS) says
that self-defense is permitted as long as it is intended to free the student from
attack and to notify proper school or local authorities. OCS also says that if two or more are involved
in an assault, the students are suspended long-term (until next school
year). In addition to harassment,
bullying and threats, hazing is also included as a prohibited activity. I think this extends from the military’s
history of hazing incidents.
These policies were much more detailed than I expected. Both do say that each case should be
investigated to assess the maturity compared to the age of the student and the
circumstances (ex: a student uses Dad’s weapon at home as defense against an
armed assailant who saved the lives of his family members versus a student out
with friends arrested for possession of an unregistered loaded weapon and concealing
a fire arm in addition to the intent to distribute an illegal substance while
trespassing on private property and then resisting arrest by assaulting the
arresting officer.), but wow! It is such
a shame that we live in a time when these are issues that teachers and children
are subject to.
I have to be honest. If anyone
ever points a weapon or commits a violent act toward me, no matter what the
age, I will assume the weapon is loaded and that the intent is injury and death
either to myself or someone else, and I will take action accordingly. Harassment and hazing I can deal with, but not
a threat to someone’s life. Age and student status go out the window when
the respect for life ends. No
management, no guidance, no mediation.
You (proverbial you) are no longer innocent, and do not deserve to be
treated as such and you deserve no protection.
http://sbepolicy.dpi.state.nc.us/
http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/Policies/4000/4331.PDF
Locate the behavior management plan for a school or district. Read it and post any comments you like to discuss in light of the theories we have been studying to the Discussion Area: District Policies' Report . This is a Pass/Fail assignment. Its value is 100%.
POLICIES - Buddy
Response A
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Message
no. 2118 |
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Author: Wenyung
Chung |
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Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007
4:31pm |
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You made a good point about
life threatening situations. It is a very hard scenario to judge when a life could be
lost because someone else unreasonable actions no matter if they have a good reason or not
to take someone else life. |
POLICIES - *My
Response* to Buddy Response A
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Message
no. 2194 |
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Author: Katherine Graff |
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Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007
8:52pm |
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My thoughts exactly :
) You never know until it is too
late. I think about Columbine and that Omish
school and all of the other schools that have suffered fatal incidents, and I
have resolved that I will
do everything in my power to protect my innocent students and other faculty members. They do not deserve to be treated with
violence and negativity like-none of us do. Thanks for your
comments-nice chatting as always! |
POLICIES,
Response 1 to a Classmate’s Work
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Message
no. 2041 |
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Author: Katherine Graff |
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Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007
12:06pm |
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Katherine Graff DISTRICT POLICIES REPORT Session 8, Page 08, Activity
06 EDUC 5329 M.Ed.T, Secondary, Foreign
Languages (Arabic) ACTFL, NCPTS ( Content practice test NOT
TAKEN TExES content exam NOT TAKEN PPR practice test NOT TAKEN TExES PPR 8-12 NOT TAKEN Hello Frankie, Wow! I have never heard of “fining students
money” for crimes either! What sorts
of crimes would be assigned a
punishment like that? Is it for when
students damage school or other’s personal
property? That would make sense. We had Saturday school in
my high school. I had to go because I
had three tardies in the same quarter. Since I took up the teacher’s time being
late, she took up half of my Saturday and I have to
say-I deserved it. I knew it then, and
I knew it now. I think for low level infractions like
not having homework due to laziness and being tardy to class, Saturday school can be
effective. I do not think it will work
for higher level infractions like bullying or harassment. Great paper-it really has
me thinking about the old saying “the punishment should fit the crime” and it reminded me
that I need to ask more questions regarding school policies and make sure that I
understand what is going on! Thanks
for sharing : ) |
POLICIES,
*Classmate’s Follow-Up* Response
1 to a Classmate’s Work
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Message
no. 2115 |
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Author: Wenyung
Chung |
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Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007
4:26pm |
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I am not sure if punishment
is really a good idea of helping students to stop their rebellious behaviors, punishment is
more like a threat to me. However, students do need to learn there are
consequences for their actions. |
POLICIES,
Response 2 to a Classmate’s Work
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Message
no. 2042 |
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Author: Katherine Graff |
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Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007
12:06pm |
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Katherine Graff DISTRICT POLICIES REPORT Session 8, Page 08, Activity
06 EDUC 5329 M.Ed.T, Secondary, Foreign Languages
(Arabic) ACTFL, NCPTS ( Content practice test NOT
TAKEN TExES content exam NOT TAKEN PPR practice test NOT TAKEN TExES PPR 8-12 NOT TAKEN Hello Stephanie, Very interesting research
about your policies! How times have
changed with the addition of the electronic devices
amendment. Do you think it is
appropriate for the school to fine a student monetarily for
this offense? I really have to
disagree with that punishment. What do they learn from
this? Signing the form is appropriate,
but I think I would go to the extent of having the
PARENTS or GUARDIANS come in to sign the form to retrieve the expensive devise to ensure
that they know their child is bringing that item to school. It may be ok at first with
the parent, but perhaps if the parent is made aware of the consequences, it will deter future
offenses. What do you think about
this? Excellent work-I did not
think about electronic devices in the elementary through high schools being such a problem, but
when I look at my students, I can relate.
Thanks for sharing your findings
: ) |
POLICIES, *Classmates
Follow-Up* to My Response 2
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Message
no. 2070 |
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Author: Stephanie Bohn |
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Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007
2:43pm |
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I would have to agree with
you!! When I read this policy report,
I was shocked to find that schools were fining
students for electronic devices. I
thought that was ridiculous! What gives them the right
to do that? Pretty soon students are
going to have to pay their way out of detention!
HAHA! Great question!! |
POLICIES,
Response 3 to a Classmate’s Work
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Message
no. 2043 |
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Author: Katherine Graff |
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Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007
12:07pm |
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Katherine Graff DISTRICT POLICIES REPORT Session 8, Page 08, Activity
06 EDUC 5329 M.Ed.T, Secondary, Foreign
Languages (Arabic) ACTFL, NCPTS ( Content practice test NOT
TAKEN TExES content exam NOT TAKEN PPR practice test NOT TAKEN TExES PPR 8-12 NOT TAKEN Hi Erica, Very interesting
observations about your school’s policies!
Do they publicly offer Spanish or other language translation
services for the policy in writing?
The language barrier did not even occur to me when
reading my policies and as a language teacher I am ashamed! This is so important-thank you for
reminding me. I agree with you about the
legal jargon. My children’s school
policy is the same way. It is painful to read and I
wondered what parents would do if they did not understand the wording. Great issue to investigate! Thanks for sharing! |
POLICIES,
*Classmate’s Follow-Up* Response
3 to a Classmate’s Work
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Message
no. 2141 |
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Author: Erica Bensik |
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Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007
5:46pm |
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To be honest, I'm not sure
if they offer a translation. It would be a great idea though! If they do, I
did not see it or could not find one easily, so I would sadly
assume that if it was not easily available, most parents would not go as
far as to seek it out. |
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Discussed District
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Responded to three
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