Student Conduct Policy Summary

The ultimate decision about whether a specific action breaks our school code rests with the staff member, and ultimately with the Principal. Consequences will be applied based on the frequency and severity of the action(s) at the discretion of the Principal or the Principal’s designee. Following is a general outline of the steps that are most often taken.

Type of Problem: Minor

Examples: Throwing another’s ball out of a game, problem with taking turns or sharing

Component of Consequences:

• Investigation; listening to involved parties
• Problem solving discussion with staff member and/or administrator
• Correction by adult (what is the rule?)
• Apology and solution agreed upon

Parents not usually contacted

Examples: Repeated minor problems, moderate physical contact (pushing, grabbing), inappropriate language, teasing and bullying (1^st time), excluding, moderate destruction of property, refusal to do work (1^st time)

Component of Consequences:

• Listening/investigation may also include others who were present
• Problem solving discussion often recorded on “think sheet” or in another form
• Correction by adult (what is the rule?)
• Consequences may include but are not limited to:
  • Timeout
  • Missing recess
  • Restriction from activity or location
  • Prohibited item taken to office for parent pick-up
  • Check-ins with Principal
  • Child calls parent
  • Replace or repair property
  • Loss of privilege
  • Attend one or more classes on problem solving or social skills
  • Service to school (cleaning)

Parent contact: Think sheet or behavior form home for parent signature

Type of Problem: Major

Examples: Repeated moderate problems, major fight, theft, physical assault of adult, defiance of adult direction, significant dangerous behavior (attempting to leave school, throwing or knocking over furniture), inappropriate touching, repeated lying, and repeated bullying

Component of Consequences:

• Detention after school
• In school or out of school suspension
• Expulsion

Note: By law, all suspensions and expulsions are reported to the State

Parent contact: by phone, documented in writing. For suspensions and expulsions, a meeting will be scheduled