Absence from Class or School
A student arrives 10 minutes late to class.
SWIS (Tardy) Level 1
A student rolls their eyes, mutters under their breath, or makes a sarcastic comment after being redirected.
SWIS (m-Disrespect) Level 1
A student provides a bottle of alcohol to a peer in exchange for money, but no one consumes it at school.
SWIS (Alcohol) and/or Synergy (Possession, Use, Sale, or Furnishing a Controlled Substance, Alcohol, Intoxicant EC48900(c)) Level 3-4
A student is found carrying a pocketknife in their backpack but does not display or use it.
Synergy (Possession, sale, furnishing a firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object EC48900(b)) Level 3 or 4
After redirection, a student refuses a clear directive.
SWIS (m-Defiance) Level 1 or SWIS (Defiance) Level 2
A student leaves campus without permission and returns after lunch.
Synergy (Cutting Class) Level 3
A student creates a fake online profile impersonating another student, causing widespread ridicule and fear of harm.
Synergy (Bullying/Electronic Act- 48900(r)) Level 5
A student is found with a vape pen containing nicotine but has not used it at school.
SWIS (Tobacco) Level 2 or Synergy (Possession or Use of Tobacco Products EC48900(h)) Level 3
A student lights a small firework on the playground at lunch, creating a safety hazard.
SWIS (Combust) Level 2 or Synergy (Possession, sale, furnishing a firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object EC48900(b)) Level 3-5
Student uses obscene language directly toward a teacher.
SWIS (Inapp Lan) Level 2 or Synergy (Verbal Aggression)
Student elopes from class for an extended period, found outside class area.
SWIS (Skip) Level 2
A student repeatedly mocks another peer with unkind names despite prior redirection.
SWIS (Disrespect) Level 2
A student is caught selling prescription pills to peers on campus.
SWIS (Drugs) and Synergy (Possession, Use, Sale, or Furnishing a Controlled Substance, Alcohol, Intoxicant EC48900 (c)) (Notify Law Enforcement)
A student is caught with a bright-colored plastic toy gun that is obviously fake, but no threat is made.
SWIS (Weapons) Level 2
An upset student kicks over their chair causing an interruption that stops instruction for the class.
SWIS (Disruption) Level 2 or Synergy (Disruption) Level 3
Loitering in hallways/bathroom during instructional time.
Synergy (Loitering) Level 3
A student posts a humiliating meme of a peer on social media, leading to substantial interference with the peer’s ability to participate at school.
Synergy (Bullying EC48900(r)) Level 4 or Level 5
A student is found with a can of beer in their backpack before lunch but has not consumed it.
SWIS (Alcohol) or Synergy (Possession, Use, Sale, or Furnishing a Controlled Substance, Alcohol, Intoxicant EC48900(c)) Level 3 or 4
During an argument, a student pulls a knife out of their pocket and waves it at another student.
Synergy (Brandishing a Knife EC48915(c)(2)) Level 6
A student organizes a group on social media to disrupt school with a "walkout" during the middle of the school day.
Synergy (Disrupted School) Level 3 or Synergy (Disruption, Defiance 48900(k)) Level 4
Repeated cutting/absence across multiple periods, found off campus.
SWIS (Skip) Level 2 or Synergy (Cutting Class) Level 3
A student uses obscene or vulgar language directly toward a teacher, disrupting the class.
SWIS (Inapp Lan) Level 2 or Synergy (Disrespect to an Adult) Level 3 or 4
A student is found in possession of marijuana edibles during class but shows no signs of being under the influence.
SWIS (Drugs) and/or Synergy (Possession, Use, Sale, or Furnishing a Controlled Substance, Alcohol, Intoxicant EC48900(c)) Level 3-4
A student is discovered in possession of a firearm in their backpack.
What is Synergy (Possession of a Firearm EC48915(c)(1))- Level 6 Mandatory Removal
A student wears clothing that violates the district dress code and refuses to change when prompted, but does not escalate further.
SWIS (m-Dress) Level 1 or SWIS (Defiance) Level 2