Physical violence or fighting will not be tolerated either on the school grounds, on buses, or any school activity.  Any physical struggle that includes an act of violence by one participant toward another will result in immediate disciplinary action.

In the event there is an exchange of physical violence between two or more participants, all participating will receive disciplinary action.

The disciplinary action for fighting or physical violence, with the exception of the use of dangerous or destructive weapons, will be an automatic isolation/suspension of the student or students involved for five (5) days.  The school principal will determine, based on the circumstances of the individual case, whether the disciplinary action will be in-school isolation or out-of-school suspension.

This policy is separate and distinct from the policy regarding possession and/or use of weapons by students.

ADOPTED:    08/08/2006