DISCIPLINE EXPECTATIONS AND GUIDELINES
DISCIPLINE EXPECTATIONS AND GUIDELINES
1) POSITIVE ATTITUDE:
a. Make good choices.
b. Listen carefully.
c. Pay attention.
d. Follow directions.
e. Lunch behavior
f. Line behavior
g. Pe/ library behavior
h. Bathroom behavior
2) OBEY RULES:
a. Keep hands, feet, objects and unnecessary comments to yourself.
b. Raise your hand to be recognized.
c. Bring all materials to class.
d. Recess behavior
e. Talking out of turn
f. Out of desk without permission
3) WORK TO ABILITY
a. Do your best at all times.
b. Class/group participation
c. Complete all classwork in a timely manner.
d. Be an active listener and participant.
4) EXHIBIT RESPECT WITH YOUR WORDS & ACTIONS
a. Follow adult instructions.
b. Treat others with dignity.
c. Interrupting teacher/adults
d. Work quietly without disturbing others.
e. Respect adults.
f. Kind words to peers
5) RESPONSIBILITY
a. Be prepared for class.
b. Complete all assignments.
c. Bring necessary materials to class.
d. Bring homework to class (missed assignments will be highlighted).
e. Have your planner/folder signed daily.
Minor offenses. Examples include but are not limited to: disrespect, dress code, habitual violation of rules, homework, lying/cheating, rough play, willful disobedience
Major offenses. Examples include but are not limited to: disrespect, bullying/threats, cheating/lying, defacing school property, fighting, profanity, stealing The following consequences will be enforced: (a) Three minor offenses will result in a recess detention. (b) Three recess detentions will equal a major offense. (c) A major offense will result in either an after-school detention or suspension depending on the severity of the offense.
NOTE: A student can be sent directly to recess detention on the first offense depending on the severity of the infraction.
SCHOOL WIDE DISCIPLINE PLAN
- The school wide discipline plan (SWDP) is modeled after the Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program, which is a requirement of the Department of Education.
- The SWDP contains positive rewards for appropriate behavior.
- All students, parents, and teachers will exhibit Panther POWER:
P: Positive Attitudes
O: Obey the Rules 10
W: Work to Ability
E: Exhibit Respect
R: Take Responsibility
- The goal of the SWDP is to provide a safe learning environment for all students to have a chance to succeed.
- Disruptions of the learning process or behaviors that have an impact on the safety of others can result in an immediate office referral.
RECESS/PLAYGROUND EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to follow established playground equipment rules. Some of the most important rules are listed below; however, this list is not all inclusive.
1. Baseballs, tennis balls, golf balls, footballs, softballs, Frisbees, or any other objects that can cause injury are not permitted at school.
2. Students are not allowed to go under fences, climb anything (fences, on top of buildings, fire escapes) or to play on steps.
3. Running in the halls or to be first in line is dangerous and therefore prohibited.
4. Students may not throw rocks, acorns, classroom objects, etc.
5. Students are to stay in full view of the duty teachers and remain in their areas; students are not allowed behind the AC buildings and enclosures.
6. Students are not allowed to leave the playground for any reason.
7. Wrestling, tackling, throwing to the ground, martial arts, gymnastics, and any contact sport of any nature are not allowed.
8. Activities that look potentially dangerous will be halted immediately.
9. Tag games are not allowed.
10. Jumping from swings while they are in motion is strictly prohibited.
Failure to follow established rules will result in a loss of privileges for use of the equipment. Also, the playground and playground equipment are off limits to students after school hours. School officials and the Berwick Police Department routinely monitor the playground after school hours.