Discipline Policy 2009-2010
Students and staff will be responsible for treating each other fairly and for creating and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment that promotes mutual respect. You may face disciplinary actions as a consequence of any behavior that disrupts classes, causes disorder, invades the rights of others, or is unsafe or violates a school rule or disciplinary code.*
Actions such as the ones listed below may result in one or more of the following consequences depending on the nature of the incident.
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POSSIBLE ACTIONS |
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Class work not completed
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Cheating/plagiarizing/lying
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Homework not returned
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Disrupting learning
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Disrespectful behavior towards another person |
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Hurting someone physically because of unsafe behavior or anger |
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Hurtful actions or words towards another person |
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POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES |
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“Think Sheet” to be signed by parent
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Miss recess
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Call home
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Loss of credit/failing grade |
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Parent conference
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Suspension
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Detention |
Whenever possible, the disciplinary action you get will be related to your offense. If you have to do academic work as part of that action, it will teach you something of value that is related to the class you are taking. There are times when a student’s behavior seriously disrupts the instructional program and, in such circumstances, a student may be temporarily removed from class, in accordance with Regulation JGA-RA: Classroom Management and Student Behavior Interventions. Absences from class due to disciplinary action are excused absences and staff members should make reasonable efforts to assist students in making up tests or other work missed.*
Portable Communication Devices*
Elementary school students are not permitted to possess or use portable communication devices on MCPS school campuses during the instructional day. By written request from a parent or guardian and upon the approval of the principal/director, an elementary school student may possess a portable communication device on an elementary school campus during the instructional day. No student may at any time use a portable communication device in a manner that is profane, indecent, or obscene, or constitutes an invasion of privacy. Examples of this include, but are not limited to, photographs or text messages.
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We are… |
Responsible |
Respectful |
Safe |
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In class & specials |
* Have my materials ready * Do my best * Finish my work * Ask questions when I don’t understand
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* Smile * Take turns & share * Raise my hand to talk * Use kind words * Encourage others * Work quietly so others can learn |
* Listen to others * Follow directions * Use materials as directed |
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In the Hall |
* Have a pass * Think about where I am going and what I will do there * Read posted papers |
* Smile * Be quiet so others can learn * Wave quietly to friends * Remember not to touch paper or posters |
* Walk * Face forward * Keep hands to myself * Stay in line |
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At Lunch |
* Eat a healthy meal * Have enough to eat * Sit where I am supposed to * Use signals and words to tell what I need |
* Listen to others * Use a quiet voice * Clean up my seat
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* Get permission to leave my seat * Remember not to share food (allergies) |
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At Recess |
* Play * Run around * Exercise/move my body * Rest my brain so it will be ready to work again * Walk quietly to and from recess * Get a pass to come back inside * Come in as soon as recess ends |
* Try something new * Let someone else lead a game * Be creative and invent a new game * Listen to others’ words
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* Use words to solve problems * Take turns & share * Play fairly
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On the Bus |
* Listen to the driver and patrols * Get ready for your day, or think about what you did at school * Do not write or cut any thing on the bus |
* Play a quiet game with a friend * Keep my things out of the aisle * Use an inside voice |
* Stay seated * Get on and off the bus carefully * Be picked up by 3:05 (unless other arrangements have been made) |
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In the Bathroom |
* Flush * Wash my hands * Put trash in the trashcan |
* Know that no one will peek at me * Keep the walls and mirrors clean |
* Return to class quickly |