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HMK Discipline

Respect, responsibility, and safety are key words at HMK Elementary. Respectful, responsible and safe choices and actions for self, others and property. All students are expected to behave in courteous and pleasant manners. Appropriate behaviors and language are expected in the classroom, on the playground, on buses, on the way to and from school, and at all school activities. HMK Elementary abide by the following expectations for behavior and language:


Be Safe

Be Respectful 

Be Responsible


When students follow the behavior expectations, they feel good, learn more, receive positive reinforcement in the form of Gryffins of Excellence. They may also earn Positive Office Referrals or recognition at Growth Ceremonies. 

  • Cooperation is the key to success. Students who defy directives or refuse to cooperate with members of the school staff are subject to disciplinary action and parent conference. This applies to both the regular school day and extracurricular activities held after regular school session. 
  • The use of appropriate language is expected of students and staff. Profanity or obscenities in the classroom, on campus, or at any school-related activity will not be tolerated. 
  • Fighting on the school campus will result in suspension from school and parent conference for both parties involved, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
  • In cases where a student's misbehavior repeatedly causes class disturbances, thereby disrupting the educational process, the teacher will contact the parent or guardian to request a parent/teacher conference. If the behavior continues, the teacher may refer the student to the administrator of the school. If this process does not change the behavior, the teacher will employ alternative discipline methods, including but not limited to; a team meeting with student, parent, teacher(s) and administrator(s) or referral to the school based counselor or support team for additional intervention strategies. 
  • Theft or damage to school or individual property, including alteration of computer software, is considered a serious offense. This type of offense could result in suspension, required restitution and/or referral to law enforcement. 
  • Students found wandering the campus during class time without a pass shall be returned to class and parents will be notified. 
  • Cheating on examinations or quizzes is viewed as a serious offense (see Academic Honesty Policy). 
  • Public displays of affection are inappropriate at school. 
  • Grand County School District prohibits the use, possession, transfer or sale of drugs, drug paraphernalia or alcohol. Violation of rules concerning drugs, alcohol or drug paraphernalia shall result in severe disciplinary measures including police notification. (see policy FHAA) 
  • The possession of weapons or items that can be used as weapons is prohibited. (see policy FHA) 
  • Smoking/Vaping and/or the possession of tobacco products of any kind are prohibited on any Grand County School District campus, as well as at any school activity. (see policy FHA and FHAE) 
  • Students are not to possess lighters or matches on school campus or at school activities.