Elementary School Discipline Policy and Procedure
One of the most important lessons
for any student to learn is how to respect authority, respect
the rights of others, and take care of his own and other's property.
Additionally, no student will be allowed to disrupt the education
of other students. Although it is necessary to have school and
classroom rules, our emphasis will not be on do's and don'ts,
but guiding the student to a proper response to any given situation.
In order to accomplish this, we will set discipline standards
that are enforced fairly and consistently (recognizing that due
to age, experience, and other factors that not all students are
the same and need individualized attention).
Since the classroom
teacher is the one who works closest with the children, he or
she carries the bulk of the discipline responsibility. It is important
that the teacher works closely with the parents in these matters
and communications are open and honest. It is of utmost importance
that the teacher and parents work together as a team in discipline
matters.
K-6 Discipline Procedure:
- The Issuance of an Incident Report:
- If a student has not responded
to warnings issued by a supervising adult, this student
may be issued an "Incident Report" for
an incident that reflects poor or unacceptable behavior. This
form will state the facts of what has happened and the action
taken by the teacher or adult supervisor. The parent must sign
the form and return the form with a note as to the action they
took in the matter. An after school detention can be assigned
for the misbehavior. Three "Incident Reports" in reference
to similar misbehavior will result in a "Disciplinary
Referral."
- The Issuance
of a Disciplinary Referral.
- A "Disciplinary Referral" may
be issued at any time for disobedient behavior, fighting,
bad language, poor attitude, rebellion, disregard for school
rules or property or similar incidents. If a pattern of
poor behavior is established, a disciplinary referral may also
be issued. The parent will be contacted by the Principal
and in most cases a conference will ensue. After school
detention will be assigned.
- Suspension:
- If a student receives three "Disciplinary
Referrals" in
a nine week period (the nine weeks starting with the first
disciplinary referral) the student will be put on disciplinary/attitude
probation. If a student receives a fourth or fifth disciplinary
referral in the nine week period, he/she may be suspended
from school for one to five days.
The Principal has the authority and option to suspend a
student from school for any of the aforementioned offenses
without waiting for the nine week period. For example,
if a student uses bad language or willfully starts or engages
in a fight, that student most likely will be suspended
immediately.
- Expulsions:
- Expulsion may occur based on grounds outlined
in the "Jefferson
County Conduct Code."
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