Cedar Ridge Elementary School Wide Discipline Program
MINOR INFRACTIONS:
(These Behaviors are handed by the classroom teacher OR the attending adult.)
- Unprepared for class
- Inappropriate clothing
- Incomplete Homework
- Pushing or running in the halls
- Lateness
- Talking in class
- Inappropriate use of personal equipment
- Wandering hallways
- Inappropriate behavior during assemblies/ school sponsored activities
- Throwing a snowball (unless it damages property or hurts someone)
- Not following staff directions
- Throwing objects (no safety concern)
- Not keeping hands and feet to self
- Not being prepared for class
- Off task behavior
- Blurting out
- Cutting in line
- Tattling
- Cell phone use
- Cursing (Isolated event)
MIDDLE INFRACTIONS:
(These Behaviors are handled initially by the attending adult, but are referred to the administration if they become chronic.)
- Inappropriate use of electronic equipment
- Cheating on assignments, tests, quizzes
- Disrespecting teachers
- Lying
- Chronic teasing
- Chronic absentee
- Non compliance
- teasing/ derogatory remarks
- Spreading rumors/ gossiping
- Leaving the classroom without permission
- Chronic minor infractions
MAJOR INFRACTIONS:
(These Behaviors are immediately referred to the administration.)
- Repeated middle infractions
- Destruction of property
- Inappropriate technology use
- Destruction of property
- Chronic inappropriate language
- Weapons
- Threat of harm to self or others
- Physical aggression
- Chronic teasing to the same person (bullying)
- Leaving the building
- Theft
- Serious disruption to learning environment (after intervention has failed)
- Severe defiance (after intervention has failed)
- Fighting
- Snowballs (property damaged or student hit)
Minor/ Middle Infraction Action Steps
These Behaviors are handled initially by the classroom teacher or supervising teacher, but are referred to the administration if they become chronic.
Step 1:
- Verbal reminder to the student of the expected appropriate behaviors.
Step 2:
- Verbal reminder to the student of the expected appropriate behaviors.
- Consequence applied by teacher or system put in place to help behavior improve.
- Student complies/ makes amends.
Step 3:
- Verbal reminder to the student of the expected appropriate behaviors.
- Home Contact made by the teacher.
Step 4:
- Move directly to Step #1 of Major Infraction Action Steps.
Major Infraction Action Steps
These behaviors are immediately referred to the administration.
Step 1:
- Referral to Administration.
Step 2:
- Home contact made by administration.
- Plan/ consequence set up with parental help.
Step 3:
- Depending on the severity of the infraction, in school suspension.
Cedar Ridge School-wide Discipline Plan
Our goal at Cedar Ridge Elementary is that all students have a successful and meaningful school experience which includes a learning environment that is challenging, safe, and enjoyable. To provide this experience, students will be expected to follow our school wide rules: BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE, and BE SAFE. Students will be given instructions in the first days of school about these rules and how these rules “look” in our various school settings. Classroom teachers will each have their own set of rules/ procedures which correlate with our school wide rules.
In an effort to maintain a meaningful learning environment, students will receive a number of positive consequences for following our school wide rules.
Positive Consequences: (not limited to…)
- (Any Color) Falcon Tickets - these tickets go into a monthly drawing for a special event with the principal (activity, PTA treat, etc…)
- Positive office referrals/ postcards home
- Leadership opportunities
- Positive call home
In situations where a student has moved through their classroom discipline procedures to inappropriate or disruptive behavior which impacts learning and/ or safety of others, the following disciplinary action may take place:
REFOCUS FORM: Students will be given “think time.” During this time, students will be asked to go to another room to complete a form regarding their behavior choices. Parents will be notified of this “think time” by being asked to sign and return the Refocus form to school.
PARENT CONFERENCE: Parents may be asked to come and conference with the teacher and student based on frequency and severity of behaviors.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR REFERRAL: Students may be referred to the School Counselor to learn skills which may assist the student in changing his/ her behavior. Parents will be notified and permission must be granted prior to the Counselor working with students.
BEHAVIOR CONTRACT: Based on the frequency and severity of behaviors, the student may be put on a behavior contract/ plan which will be developed by the teacher, school counselor, administration, and parent.
OFFICE REFERRAL: An automatic office referral will be made in situations where the safety of the student or others is compromised, such as bringing a weapon or facsimile of a weapon to school, fighting or aggression, physical/ verbal conflict, vandalism, leaving school grounds, or threat of physical harm. An office referral may also be made if the student has received 3 or more “think times” in a year. Depending on the situation or nature of the offense in school suspension may be necessary. Parents will ALWAYS be notified before this happens.
All Individual Student Behavior Plans supersede this school wide behavior plan.
For specific school policies please refer to our school-wide handbook on our school website. You can find our District policies on www.ccsdut.org
I have read the above School Wide Discipline plan. As a parent I understand the School rules at Cedar Ridge Elementary. I have discussed these rules with my student and will support the school in their efforts to help students BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE, and BE SAFE.
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Parent(s) Signature(s)
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Student(s) Signature(s)