• Assault

    An assault is defined as a violent physical or verbal attack or an unlawful threat or attempt to injure another physically. When an assault occurs, the police may be called, a citation may be issued, and the student may be arrested. In addition, the student will be suspended from school for 1 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the assault.

    Fighting

    A fight is defined as a violent physical attempt to injure another person physically. The administration will investigate each incident to determine the nature of the fight and the consequences. If a child chooses to retaliate, he/she has chosen to participate in the fight.

    • 1st Offense - Up to Three days Out of School Suspension AND After School Alternative for both parties, mediation upon return and parent conference. A citation may be filed with the district magistrate.
    • 2nd Offense - Up to Three to five days Out of School Suspension AND After School Alternative for both parties, a citation filed with the district justice, and mediation/counseling will be recommended for both students.

    Any further infraction will be dealt with on an individual basis.