Behavior Intervention Team

Scale

Rating

Definition

Response

9

Extreme

Hostile, Aggressive lacks self-control and/or self-awareness.

Suicidal or Para suicidal

Has definite means to carry out threat.

Call Security or 911

8

7

Serious

Threat to self or others is vague, but specific.

Example: "I'm going to get-even with Tony," or, "I wish I was dead."

Notification of family.

Interim suspension.

Student Conduct Hearing

Call Sheriff's office for 51/50

Offer medical withdrawal

6

Elevated

Clear distress
Threat made, but unlikely to carry it out.

Report confronts behavior.

Possible notification of family.

May require interim suspension.

Referral to Mental Health Services or Services contacted

5

4

Moderate

Repeated disruption or more concerning.

Possible threat to self or others but vague and indirect.

Reporter confronts behavior.

Possible behavior contract

Referral to services

Referral to Student Conduct

3

2

1

Mild

Disruptive or concerning behavior.

May be troubled.

May nor may not show signs of stress.

Reporter confronts behavior.

Possible behavior contract

Referral to services