Discipline PlanPolicy 8

Donald E. Cline Elementary

SBDM Policy

Discipline Plan

Purpose

Council will review and revise, if necessary, the discipline policy for each school year.

Statement

Good discipline is essential to the success of any school. All student behavior is based upon self-respect and consideration of the rights of others. Students have the responsibility to know and respect the rules of the school. Teachers and administrators have the responsibility to be sure that all students know and understand the rules. All teachers shall enforce and promote such discipline that is in the best interest of the pupils and the school. Young people do not resent discipline as long as it is fair and consistent. Bullying behavior is not tolerated at our school. Bullying behavior is defined as unfair and one-sided. It happens when someone keeps hurting, frightening, threatening, or leaving someone out on purpose.

Procedures

1. Each teacher at Cline Elementary School is responsible for the supervision and discipline of all students.

2. Discipline record slips will be used to monitor behavior.

3. The principal, or designee, reserves the right to administer detentions and/or suspensions for behavior not in accordance with school policy.

4. Parents will be responsible for their child’s transportation home, and will be contacted by the Principal or designee when assigned to detentions or suspension. 24 hour notification will be given for detention unless the principal and parent agree to a more immediate time frame.

5. School-wide expectations will be enforced and encouraged by all staff members.

School-Wide Procedures

Bus Loading Expectations

Be sure to wait in your homeroom for your bus to be called.

Use a voice level 0.

Stand in line while waiting to get on the bus with hands and feet to yourself.

Hallway Expectations

Have respect for other classes while walking in the hallways.

Always walk on the right side of the hallway without touching others.

Level 0 while in the hallway.

Lead by example. Do your Best!

Cafeteria Expectations

Carry your tray with both hands.

Always raise your hand to ask for help.

Forget to use a voice level 1.

Empty tray when excused.

Water Fountain Expectations

Wait your turn in line.

Always use a voice level 0.

Take care not to spill water on the floor.

Enjoy your brain food.

Return to classroom quietly and quickly.

Recess Expectations

Respect others by using good sportsmanship and manners.

Equipment should be returned to the recess containers.

Called by teacher - Line up with your class.

Enter and exit the school at a voice level 0.

Stay in the play area.

See teacher on duty if you have a problem or need help.

Bullying Behavior

Bullying behavior is not tolerated at Cline Elementary. Bullying behavior is defined as repeated, persistent negative actions, over time, showing an imbalance of power which is purposeful and not accidental.

This will be enforced in all areas

-Consequences for misbehavior – follow established consequences

Expectations for Teachers/principal

  • Common area expectations will be used during all transitions and all instructional components.
  • Guidelines for Success will be reinforced by all staff and faculty.
  • Everyone will utilize the “Give Me” attention-getting signal
  • Supervise students as they transition in the halls
  • Teach students how to treat each other; emphasize respect
  • Behavior expectations (rules/consequences/rewards) will be posted in each and every classroom
  • Consistency is essential in enforcing behavior expectations.
  • Model appropriate behaviors
  • Students in the halls must have hall passes
  • Numerous opportunities for positive recognition of students will be provided.
  • Cline Ambassadors Program will reinforce and encourage “random acts of kindness”
  • Students will be taught the “Second Steps” and “Steps to Respect” program as part of the curriculum.
  • Expectation posters will be placed appropriately throughout the school in common areas (playground, halls, restrooms, cafeteria, water fountain)

POLICY EVALUATION

We will evaluate the effectiveness of this policy through our School Improvement Planning Process.

First Reading: ____Second Reading: ____

Date Adopted: _10/25/12_

Chairperson Signature: __Lynn Poe______

Date Reviewed or Revised: ______Council Chairperson’s Initials ______