Discipline Policy
Each year of school is another step in your child’s maturity and great academic success. It takes 2 (and sometimes more) to make that happen. In order to guarantee your child and all the students in my classroom the excellent educational climate they deserve, I will tolerate no student stopping me or any student stopping another student from learning.
Therefore, it is vital that you know what I expect of your child every day while at school to achieve these goals. These rules are in effect while in the classroom, walking in the halls, during lunch and recess, and with other teachers.
Our class rules are as follows:
1. Stay seated.
2. Follow directions the first time they are given.
3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
4. Work quietly and do not disturb others.
5. Raise hand and wait for permission to speak.
6. Be responsible and respectful.
If a student chooses to break a rule, these are the consequences:
1st offense ----- teacher reminds the student of the rule – (conduct grade = S+)
2nd offense ---- student moves his/her clip down the caterpillar and loses
5 minutes of recess (conduct grade = S)
3rd offense ----- student moves his/her clip further down the caterpillar and loses
10 minutes of recess (conduct grade = S-)
4th offense ----- student moves his/her clip further down the caterpillar and loses
15 minutes of recess (conduct grade = N)
5th offense ----- student moves his/her clip to the bottom of the caterpillar and
goes with the teacher for a call to parents
(conduct grade = U)
6th offense ----- student goes to principal’s office and parent is called
• All students begin each day at the top of the caterpillar (S+)
• Some offenses go straight to the office (check handbook).
In the classroom, more emphasis is placed on positive behavior than negative. Students will have the opportunity to earn “gotchas” whenever they are caught using good behavior. Good behavior in the classroom is defined as using their manners, using time wisely, reading, keeping area clean, following directions, paying attention, being on task, participating in class, etc. Students can trade in their earned “gotchas” for treats, stickers, notepads, pencils, mini awards, special coupons, etc. |
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