Discipline Code

Level 1 Behaviors
are less serious, but become more serious if continued!

Hall Behaviors: We expect all students to maintain a safe, positive, and mutually respectful environment at CLPJH.

No Food In The Halls: The halls at CLPJH are carpeted. Because of this, there is no food or drinks allowed in the halls with the exception of water. This is a PSD janitorial rule for schools that have carpeted hallways.

Tardies: Students are to be in their class before the bell rings. This means that they are prompt and ready to learn. If tardies become excessive (over 10), a parent contact will be made. Tardies to first periods will be handled through the main office. If students are tardy to first period, they must check-in at the office to be issued a pass to class. Students having excessive first period tardies will make up the time missed from class during lunch period

Profanity: the use of profanity is never appropriate at CLPJH. Detention time, parental contacts and suspension will result for students continuing to make poor decisions with their choice of language.

Dress Code: School is the business and professional work environment for students. Clothing should be appropriate for school and school activities. Clothing and other forms of personal appearance should not distract from the learning environment and should not be intimidating. The following dress code will be enforced at CLPJHS:

  • Clothing must cover underwear, the midriff, chest, and buttocks.  Sagging is not allowed, plastic ties will be provided to students that sag.
  • Clothing which promotes alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gang affiliation, or profanity will not be allowed.  Bandannas are not allowed to be worn or displayed at any time on school grounds or at school activities.
  • Any jewelry or accessories that could be used as a weapon will not be allowed.
  • Skirts and shorts must be mid thigh length.
  • Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times.
  • Shirts must cover the stomach. Half-shirts, see-through shirts, mesh shirts, halter tops, tops without a back, or “muscle shirts” will not be allowed.
  • After school activities may not have a formal dress code, however; we expect students to wear clothing that is appropriate for their age and event.
  • Students found in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

Displays of Affection: Neither kissing nor extended embraces are appropriate in a school setting. A warning will be given. Continued displays will result in an office referral or detention.

Level 2 Behaviors
are very serious!

Weapons: Any student who possesses a weapon (as defined by state statutes) is an automatic recommendation for expulsion.

Assault: An attack that is unprovoked and if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime of violence will result in an automatic recommendation for expulsion.

Alcohol/Drugs: Any student who is under the influence or is using alcohol/drugs will have a parent contact, a suspension from school and a re-entry conference. Any student selling or distributing a controlled substance will automatically be recommended for expulsion.

Gangs: Any student involved in or promoting gang or gang-like activity by wearing gang paraphernalia, colors, using gang signs, harassing or intimidating others will face suspension and possible expulsion.

Habitually Disruptive Students: Any student who through his/her actions and decisions becomes defined as habitually disruptive(as defined in the Code of Conduct) will be recommended for expulsion.

Harassment/Discrimination: Any student who continually engages in activities (as defined by state and federal statute) that create an environment of fear, hostility or are demeaning, will face consequences ranging from a conference with parents through a recommendation for expulsion. In cases involving sexual harassment, the victim may request that the perpetrator be removed from the school.

Fighting: CLPJH staff and students will be proactive and solve problems using positive interaction skills and mediation. Should students choose to fight at school, a suspension and conference will result.

Tobacco: Students in possession of tobacco will be referred to the office; students who are using tobacco will have a parent conference and a suspension will result. They will also be issued a summons through the Larimer County Sheriff's Department.

Theft/Stealing: Any student who is involved in a theft will have a report made to the Sheriff's Department and will be suspended.

Vandalism: We expect all students to take care of CLPJH and its property. Acts of vandalism will be promptly addressed and restitution required. Vandalism in excess of $600 is a felony and will be reported to the sheriff's department.

Cutting Class: Students who are truant from classes will make up the time missed. Should the behavior continue, a parent conference is required before the student is readmitted to school.

Insubordination: Students are expected to cooperate fully with all CLPJH staff (teachers, substitutes, paraprofessionals, kitchen staff and custodians.) Students who do not cooperate will face a range of consequences from a conference to a suspension.

Cheating/Plagiarism: Taking credit for work other than your own is cheating/plagiarism. This includes copying tests, using other's notes/homework, or coping directly from a source and not giving credit. Depending on the severity, a range of consequences will occur from a "0" on the assignment/test to failure of the course.

All other activities not covered here are referenced in the PSD student Code of Conduct. Please refer to your Code of Conduct  for specifics. items require Adobe Acrobat Reader