BEHAVIOR
Students are expected to follow the class rules and school rules. If a student does not follow a rule, a record is made of the rule that was broken and the student will be told what he/she did wrong, will be counseled on how to avoid the problem in the future, and their seat will be changed for the duration of the classroom activity that was occurring. If a student, twice, does not follow a rule, then that student will be told what he/she did wrong, will be counseled on how to avoid the problem in the future, and will be required to sit in an assigned seat for the rest of the day. If a student again does not follow a rule, the student will have an assigned seat for three days.
Students are only disciplined for behavior that is reasonably expected for the student’s age, development, and abilities, but is not exhibited. For example, I would expect my students to be able to sit down, stop talking, line up, walk around campus, and exhibit other socially expected behaviors without a reminder, and the first time I ask them.
I will not discipline students for their academic performance or lack thereof.
Rewards such as stickers, verbal praise, special privileges, etc. will be periodically awarded to students who are behaving or doing work that is reasonably expected from a student of their age, development, and ability. Such rewards are not guaranteed.
Periodically, prizes will be given to students who demonstrate academics or behavior that is above what is expected. Receiving a prize is not guaranteed.
Donations to the ‘Prize Area’ are welcomed. If you have small items around the house such as pencils, markers, erasers, stickers, toys, stuffed animals, etc. feel free to bring them into the classroom. We will put them to good use in the ‘Prize Area’.
DISAGREEMENTS BETWEEN STUDENTS
Frequently students have disagreements with other students. Usually these are regarding differences of opinion, sharing, and other minor problems. The students will often appear to be deeply upset about the situation. In most cases a student is upset because they are not getting their way, rather than being upset about an injustice. When these disagreements come up, and the student has come to me about it, I will ask them what the problem is and what they have done about it. Usually the student has made no effort to solve the problem other than telling the other student what they want and/or acting out physically. I remind the student that my policy for these situations is;
PROBLEM SOLVING
Inevitably, problems occur between students. When they do, I expect students to follow the procedures outlined below until a solution is reached.
1. Protect yourself from injury.
2. Stay calm/calm down.
3. Ignore the problem if possible.
4. Stay away from the problem.
5. Say, “I am feeling ___________ because you are __________. I would like you to ________.
6. Discuss the problem and find a compromise.
7. Get help from an adult.
Remember, every action is a choice that comes with positive or negative consequences.
Students are expected to follow the class rules and school rules. If a student does not follow a rule, a record is made of the rule that was broken and the student will be told what he/she did wrong, will be counseled on how to avoid the problem in the future, and their seat will be changed for the duration of the classroom activity that was occurring. If a student, twice, does not follow a rule, then that student will be told what he/she did wrong, will be counseled on how to avoid the problem in the future, and will be required to sit in an assigned seat for the rest of the day. If a student again does not follow a rule, the student will have an assigned seat for three days.
Students are only disciplined for behavior that is reasonably expected for the student’s age, development, and abilities, but is not exhibited. For example, I would expect my students to be able to sit down, stop talking, line up, walk around campus, and exhibit other socially expected behaviors without a reminder, and the first time I ask them.
I will not discipline students for their academic performance or lack thereof.
Rewards such as stickers, verbal praise, special privileges, etc. will be periodically awarded to students who are behaving or doing work that is reasonably expected from a student of their age, development, and ability. Such rewards are not guaranteed.
Periodically, prizes will be given to students who demonstrate academics or behavior that is above what is expected. Receiving a prize is not guaranteed.
Donations to the ‘Prize Area’ are welcomed. If you have small items around the house such as pencils, markers, erasers, stickers, toys, stuffed animals, etc. feel free to bring them into the classroom. We will put them to good use in the ‘Prize Area’.
DISAGREEMENTS BETWEEN STUDENTS
Frequently students have disagreements with other students. Usually these are regarding differences of opinion, sharing, and other minor problems. The students will often appear to be deeply upset about the situation. In most cases a student is upset because they are not getting their way, rather than being upset about an injustice. When these disagreements come up, and the student has come to me about it, I will ask them what the problem is and what they have done about it. Usually the student has made no effort to solve the problem other than telling the other student what they want and/or acting out physically. I remind the student that my policy for these situations is;
- They should first try to ignore the problem.
- If this is not possible or appropriate, students are to stay away from the other student.
- If this is also not possible or appropriate, students are to talk to the other student to find a solution.
- If the previous strategies have been tried but have failed, then I will help to solve the problem.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Inevitably, problems occur between students. When they do, I expect students to follow the procedures outlined below until a solution is reached.
1. Protect yourself from injury.
2. Stay calm/calm down.
3. Ignore the problem if possible.
4. Stay away from the problem.
5. Say, “I am feeling ___________ because you are __________. I would like you to ________.
6. Discuss the problem and find a compromise.
7. Get help from an adult.
Remember, every action is a choice that comes with positive or negative consequences.
