<p> Behavior Definitions – Major / Minor Abusive / Inappropriate Language Major: Intense profanity, inappropriate subject matter, or threat directed at Ex. You are a * * an individual or group I’m going to * * you Minor: Low intensity inappropriate language (name calling, situational Ex. Oh *, sucks, profanity, slang terms) freakin’ Fighting / Physical Aggression Major: Physical contact with intent to harm Ex. Punch, kick, hit Lying / Cheating Minor: Delivers untrue message or work Ex. Copying work Harassment / Bullying Major: Disrespectful messages (verbal or gestural) to another person that Ex. Threatening to includes threats and intimidation, obscene gestures, pictures, or written notes harm someone Disruption Major: Behavior causing an extreme interruption in a class or activity or Ex. Continuous causes potential safety concerns. Disruption includes persistent loud talk, yelling, Loud taking yelling, or screaming; noise with materials; horseplay or roughhousing; over teacher, and/or sustained out-of-seat behavior Throwing objects Minor: Brief and low intensity interruption of class or activity that does not Ex. Talking out, present an immediate safety concern Loud voice Disrespect/Defiance Major: Absolute refusal to follow directions, talking back or rude Ex. Refusal to move disrespectful interaction from setting Minor: Brief low intensity failure to follow adult directions Ex. Head down, Not Working, Property Damage / Vandalism Major: Cause permanent damage to property Ex. Carving in desk Minor: Misuse of property Ex. Writing on desk Forgery / Theft Major: Teacher discretion (value of property, number of items, frequency) Ex. Took $10 Minor: Teacher discretion (value of property, number of items, frequency) Ex. Took Pencil Dress Code Violation Minor: Wearing clothing that does not follow school dress code Ex. spaghetti straps Technology Violation Major: Intentionally visiting inappropriate websites, plagiarism or serious Ex. Students look at inappropriate use of cell phone, music/video players, camera pornography Minor: Student engages in non-serious but inappropriate use of cell phone, Ex. Going to music/video players, camera, and/ computer preferred site Inappropriate Location / Out of Bounds Major: Out of Building or “Hiding” Ex. Leaving School Minor: Not in designated area Ex. Leaving Room Use / Possession of ______Major: In possession of drugs, tobacco, weapons, alcohol, etc. Ex. Possession </p>