Levels of Misbehavior
For this level of behavior — like skipping class or a dress code violation — the teacher talks it through with you and calls home.
What is Level 1 (Minor)?
This is the ultimate goal HD Karns has for every student.
What is earning a high school diploma?
This is the name of HD Karns' school-wide levels program.
What is the STEPS Program?
Students are recognized for great attendance at this weekly event.
What is the Friday Morning Meeting?
This is who holds onto your sealed Letter to Self envelope.
Who is your Advisory teacher?
Bullying, cyberbullying, and cheating on a test are examples of this level of behavior.
What is Level 2 (Major)?
This "theme of success" means treating setbacks and failure as part of the journey, not the end of it.
What is Perseverance & Resilience?
This is the entry-level STEPS tier — eligible for bi-weekly celebrations and field trips.
What is Independent?
This weekly award is nominated by staff for a student who models positive behavior and school values.
What is the RISING Star Award?
This is when your Letter to Self is opened and given back to you.
What is the last week of school?
Fighting, physical assault, and threats of serious violence fall under this level.
What is Level 3 (Severe)?
This theme says success comes from consistent work and initiative — not luck.
What is Action & Effort?
On top of Independent perks, students at this level get a FLEX schedule and a spot in the advisory group.
What is Advanced?
Being in this standing makes a student eligible for district events and to be a Student Aide.
What is "Good Standing"?
This Letter to Self topic asks about your hopes, fears, dreams, and what you like or don't like about yourself.
What is "Me, Now"?
This group gets involved once a student reaches Level 4 behavior.
What is law enforcement?
This theme is about personal choice, mindset, and internal drive.
What is Self-Determination?
This is the highest STEPS tier, where a student may work in a supervised space outside their usual classroom.
What is Transitioning?
If you want to move up a level or don't like where you're at, this is the person you should talk to.
Who is your Advisor?
This Letter to Self topic covers your hobbies, your job, and what you do with friends or on weekends.
What is "What I Do"?
Repeated Level 3 behavior, school threats, and hacking into school records all fall under this — the most serious — level.
What is Level 4?
This philosopher and author said, "Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it."
Who is Henry David Thoreau?
This is the document students sign to join the STEPS Program, with progress checked weekly in Advisory.
What is the STEPS Program Contract?
This is the only STEPS tier NOT eligible for a FLEX schedule or the advisory group.
What is Independent?
The Letter to Self is meant to be this — even when it covers the good, the bad, and the ugly.
What is honest?