Policy 4373
Revision Process - 2011
Student Code of Conduct
Expected Behavior in Safe
and Supportive Schools
New West Virginia Board of
Education Goals
1.
All students will meet or exceed state, national and
international curriculum standards that incorporate the
acquisition of 21st century skills through engaging
opportunities in (all subjects)...
2. All students will develop the personal skills and
dispositions of wellness, responsibility, selfdirection, ethical character, cultural awareness
and good citizenship in an environment that is
caring and safe.
3.
All student will graduate from high school prepared for
post-secondary education and career success through
personalized pathways and guidance that focus students
on productive and satisfying lives.
“Good Kids Doing Great Work”
…developing students who are
healthy, responsible, and selfdirected and who have the
knowledge and Global21 skills that
will bring them satisfying and
productive lives.
-Jorea Marple, Ed.D.
State Superintendent of Schools
Change in Policy
Perspective
Reactive
Proactive
Code of Conduct
Violations
Punishments
Expected Behaviors
Inappropriate Behaviors
Interventions and
Meaningful Consequences
Change in Policy Format
Standard
Policy
Procedures Manual
Policy format was
confusing and disjointed
Chapters with user-friendly
index
Separate sections
of related issues
Five separate policies
addressing school
climate
N/A
Tables of related issues
One policy incorporating five
(2418, 2421, 2422.5, 4372 and
4373)
Appendices with extra
resources
Chapter 1
Expected Student Dispositions
• Self-awareness and self-management
• Social awareness and interpersonal
skills
• Decision making skills and responsible
behaviors
Note: These are addressed in multiple content standards (page 8)
Grades 2-4
Self-awareness and self-management
Objectives
2-4.1.01
Students will:
Describe a range of emotions and the situations that cause them.
2-4.1.02
Describe and demonstrate ways to express emotions in a socially acceptable manner.
2-4.1.03
Describe personal skills and interests that one wants to develop.
2-4.1.04
Describe the steps in setting and working toward goal achievement.
2-4.1.05
Describe and demonstrate ways that healthy habits contribute to goal achievement.
Example Behaviors that Document Mastery of Self-awareness and Self-management
Individual Behavior:
Initiative Interaction:

Complete work on 
Make relevant remarks during
time
classroom discussion
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Internalize class
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Express emotions in non-violent ways
routines
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Choose activities that express one’s

Maintain good
interests and strengths
grooming
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Ask peers for help
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Maintain healthy

Make invitations
habits
Responsive Interaction:
 Listen when others speak
 Participate in group activities
 Help peers when asked
 Accept ideas different from one’s
own
 Interact appropriately with adults
 Express sympathy
 Follow verbal and written directions
Chapter 2
Planning for Policy Implementation
Distinct responsibilities (WVDE, RESA,
County BOE and school)
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Policy Development
Partnership Development
Training and Technical Assistance
Policy Dissemination and Training
Implementation Plan (County and School)
Evaluation of Effectiveness
Note: Specific State and Federal requirements will be listed in the
appendices.
Chapter 3
Inappropriate Behavior and Meaningful
Interventions and Consequences
• Safe and supportive schools respond
immediately and consistently to all
inappropriate behaviors
• This policy classifies four levels of
inappropriate behaviors
• Out of school suspensions is not an optional
consequence for Level 1 behaviors
• County policies may reclassify Levels 2 and 3
inappropriate behaviors
Chapter 3 (Continued)
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Use of physical punishment prohibited
Use of restraint
Alternative education for disruptive students
Collaboration with law enforcement
Chapter 4
Procedures for Addressing Allegations of
Inappropriate Behaviors
• All school employees are responsible for
assuring a safe and supportive school climate
• All inappropriate behaviors observed by
students or public guests must be reported to
the appropriate personnel
• County BOE’s shall develop procedures for
reporting complaints , investigating
allegations of inappropriate behaviors and
preventing reprisals
• Special considerations
Chapter 5
Procedures for Taking Action on
Substantiated Inappropriate Behaviors
• Proactive and preventive in determining
meaningful interventions and consequences
• Provide definitions and guidelines for
exclusion, suspension and expulsion
• Special considerations
• Reporting procedures
• Appeals procedures
Appendices
• Student rights and responsibilities
• State and Federal code requirements
• Applicable case law
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Policy 4373 Revision Timeline
Completion Date
June 1, 2011
September 1, 2011
September 2011
Board Meeting
December 2011
Board Meeting
January 1, 2012
Spring 2012
Policy Tasks
Professional
Development Tasks
Complete draft
Initiate creation of
training modules
Circulate draft to
Continue
stakeholder groups
development of
for feedback through training modules with
summer meetings
flexibility in areas that
Place policy on public may change
comment for 60 days
Approve policy with
Finalize on-line
effective date of July training modules
2012
Post on-line training
modules; provide onsite assistance to
counties to support
policy
implementation
Feedback
Go to the Office of Healthy Schools website
http://wvde.state.wv.us/healthyschools/ and open
the link, “4373 Feedback.” Follow instructions then
submit.
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