A variety of interventions will be used when students display misbehavior. Teachers, staff, and the principal will select interventions that are appropriate for the misbehavior. These interventions may include:

Re-teaching (Practicing) Correct Behavior           Warning/Redirection

Time Out                                                             Increased Positive Interactions

Change Seating      Family Contact (phone, note, etc.)

Time Owed                                    Classroom meeting

Restitution                Student/Teacher Conference

Behavior Improvement Plan                          Family Conference

Self-monitoring plan      Problem Solving Form

After School Detention                                       Apology Letter/Statement

Child Calling Parent                          Reimbursement of property

School Community Service                Referral to Guidance Counselor

Loss of Privileges/ Activity (e.g. restricted recess, computer time etc.)

Loss of Peer Interaction (not sitting with friends at lunch, etc.)

Making Better Choices (MBC) Room Placement

Referral to Check and Connect Program

Saturday Morning Detention with Principal

Referral to Middle School Learning Center (5th & 6th grade only)

Suspension

MAKING BETTER CHOICES (MBC) IN-DOOR SUSPENSION ROOM

MBC offers an additional procedure and intervention method. A wide variety of consequences are used that are logical in nature, allowing students to learn from their misbehavior and lose a minimum of important instructional time. The principals’ decision to use the MBC Room will occur following the analysis of the “Office Referral” form completed by the referring staff member.  Behaviors warranting MBC intervention are repeated misbehaviors and severe infractions. The MBC Room may also be used as a time-out period for students who just need a quiet place to regroup.  The amount of time spent in the MBC Room will be assigned based on the misconduct.  Some students just need a time-out for one class period or recess time.  Other more severe or repeated infractions will require more time such as 1/2 to 1 day.  The number of times that a student is referred to the MBC Room will not necessarily affect the length of time required to stay in the MBC Room.

Student Responsibilities:

1.When a student is placed in the MBC Room the following behaviors are required:

♣Completion of a behavior improvement lesson with the MBC staff

♣Completion of assigned work

♣No talking or interaction with other students

♣Following all directions of the MBC staff

2.Lunch will be eaten in the MBC Room (if during the lunch hour)

3.There will be no recess during MBC placement.

4.The MBC staff will supervise restroom breaks.

Principals’ Responsibilities:

1.Analyze the office referral report sent by the referring staff member and make a decision about MBC placement based upon:

♣Staff member’s statements in the office referral

♣Past misconduct of the student

♣Student age and grade level

♣Student’s behavior, verbal comments, body language, etc. during principal/student conference

♣Other information provided by parents, social services, and outside agencies (if applicable)

2.Consider interventions and consequences contained in this Discipline Plan and District Student Handbook.

3.Conference with the MBC staff when placement is recommended

4.Notify parent of MBC placement through written and/or phone call

5.Periodically monitor MBC Room and check student conduct.

6.Conference with student when placement is ended if appropriate.

7.Monitor all records of MBC Room referrals and placements.

Teacher Responsibilities:

1.Teachers are to post classroom rules so that children know and understand what is expected.  Teach and practice all rules and “Guidelines for Success” to students.

2.Teachers will inform the student of the rule/guideline for success that has been violated and the possible consequences.

3.Teachers complete the office referral for any incident for which the student is sent to the office for disciplinary reasons.  (This report is kept on file by the principal for purposes of data collection, conferences with parents, and review with students).

4.Teachers will send the office referral report to the MBC Room and MBC staff will make the principal aware of the referral.

5.Teachers will be notified of the action taken by the principal.

6.If the student has been assigned to the MBC Room, the regular classroom teacher will prepare work for the student as soon as possible. (It is not necessary to interrupt the instructional lesson to prepare this, as the MBC staff will work on Behavior Improvement Lessons first.)

MBC Staff Responsibilities:

1.Conference with the principal regarding MBC placement.

2.Complete MBC parent notification forms and file referrals.

3.Work with student on Behavior Improvement Lessons.

4.Supervise, assist, and monitor student assigned class work, checking work for completion and randomly checking for accuracy.

5.Assure supervision of students at all times including to/from cafeteria, restroom, etc.

6.In the event the principal is unable to attend to the behavior problem, the principal’s surrogate will intervene with the student using the MBC Procedures until the principal is available.

Guidance Counselor Responsibilities:

The Guidance Counselor will be requested to assist with the following activities in an effort to teach appropriate social skills to students who have behavior problems warranting MBC Room placement.

1.Counsel with students following the MBC experience (if needed).

2.Provide monitoring and feedback for students with behavior problems, when appropriate.

3.Schedule counseling with students who have had frequent behavior problems.

4.Refer to outside agencies, if warranted.

BEHAVIOR IMPROVEMENT LESSONS

In keeping with our goal of enabling students to develop and utilize skills necessary for problem-solving, exercising self-control, and enhancing self-worth, students assigned MBC placement or out-of-school suspension will be expected to complete Behavior Improvement Lessons appropriate to the misconduct.  Lesson materials will be provided to the student and completed with the MBC staff.