BOCA CODE: the Basic Fire Prevention Code which makes it unlawful to smoke, throw or deposit any lighted or smoldering substance in places where No Smoking signs are posted. The BOCA Code for No Smoking does not pertain to vehicles. (Adopted by Town of McCandless)

COPE: a program which provides both counseling opportunities and academic assistance for students referred for disciplinary reasons, academic deficiencies or individual help. COPE is located in room 320 at the Senior High.

DETENTION: requiring a student's presence before or after the regular school day for disciplinary reasons.

DUE PROCESS: a student's right to be informed of charges and be heard before the designated authority.

EXCUSED ABSENCE: pupil absences due to personal illness, a serious emergency or death in the family.

EXPULSION: exclusion from school, after formal hearing, for an offense for a period exceeding ten school days. This may be permanent expulsion from school rolls.

FULL SUSPENSION: exclusion from school for an offense for a period of up to ten school days, after an informal hearing, before the principal, is offered to the student and the student's parents.

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION: exclusion from classes for disciplinary reasons and assignment to COPE or a supervised area following a student conference with the principal.

MODIFIED DAY: a change designated in a student's daily schedule by the principal.

PARENT: refers to parent, guardian or person in legal custody of student.

STAFF: any employee of the North Allegheny School District.

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION: exclusion from school for an offense for a period of up to three school days, by the principal, after a conference with the student.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCE: the absence of a pupil due to parental neglect, illegal employment or truancy.