VIII. Student Behavior Expectation/ Student Handbook P. 35-40
B. Discipline
Students are members of both the educational community and the local community. Conduct in the areas of good manners, politeness, and courtesy should be in line with what is expected in the home. If an infraction occurs and disciplinary action is necessary, the school’s intent is educational, not punitive. It is in this spirit that we hope parents will assist us in helping our young people to develop their own self-discipline.
In cases of disruptive behavior, which interferes with the learning environment of others, discipline must and will be imposed. Teachers usually handle routine discipline problems in their classrooms. In some cases, however, the administration becomes involved. Parents are usually contacted at this point and a conference may be requested. Methods of discipline generally relate directly to the misbehavior, for example, removal from the cafeteria for lunchroom misbehavior. The goal of our discipline is to encourage students to develop appropriate behavior patterns and to grow into self-disciplined young people.
Disciplinary actions are taken with the aim of correcting behavior patterns. Most behavior problems can be handled routinely with properly organized school and classroom programs. A universal set of rules is used at the school. However, teachers set parameters of discipline within the classroom using classroom rules, rewards, and consequences. However, when these classroom disciplinary consequences do not work, the counselor is involved, and the student behavior policy will be in effect.
School-Wide Behavior Expectations
(STOP and THINK before you ACT!)
1. Be considerate, courteous, and respectful of others personal property and school property.
2. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. No physical contact (such as grabbing, hitting, kicking, pushing, shoving, slapping, and tackling).
3. Follow directions the first time they are given.
4. Come prepared to class with books, paper, pencils, and completed homework. Please keep school supplies to a minimum. Toys are best kept at home.
5. Stay in assigned area(s).
6. Line up and move quietly in an orderly fashion.
7. Use appropriate language.
8. Follow the school dress code.
9. No gum or candy, except on special occasions or as determined by the teacher.
10. Office permission is required to leave the building or school grounds.
11. All caps off when entering the building.
12. Use equipment according to rules.
13. No cards allowed in school (Pokemon, baseball, etc…).
14. No trading of personal property.
15. No loitering.
16. No littering.
17. Keep all restrooms neat and clean.
18. Keep your work area and lunch area clean. All lunch items (food and beverages) must be eaten in the lunchroom.
Responsibility, citizenship, kindness, respect, honesty, self-control, tolerance, and cooperation are the foundation of our discipline system.
It is important for students to know their rights and responsibilities, which include obeying teachers and all other school employees, and obeying each individual rule as defined by the school. Students are expected to honor their responsibilities and behave in ways that respect the rights of all.
All students are under the jurisdiction of all teachers, regardless of whether the student is in that teacher’s class.
1. Chain of command
Help us resolve issues at the lowest possible level. Parents with academic, disciplinary, or other school-related concerns should follow the appropriate line of contact to resolve the situation. The point of contact is:
Teacher Counselor Principal Director