STUDENT DISCIPLINE PLAN- ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Roles and Responsibilities:

1.Follow “Guidelines for Success”

•Be Respectful

•Be Responsible

•Be a Team Player

•Be Willing to Learn

2.Display appropriate conduct at all times.

3.Maintain good attendance.

4.Be prepared for all class work.

5.Dress appropriately.

6.Abstain from:

♣Inappropriate/disruptive behavior

♣Disobedient or disrespectful behavior toward school employees, visitors, or other students.

♣Physical or verbal threats of harm to school employees, visitors or other students.

♣Use of indecent or profane language/gesture

♣Lying, forging of notes or excuses, stealing

♣Sexual harassment

♣Hitting/fighting/assaulting

♣Destroying or damaging school or personal property of student, visitor or staff

♣Possession of a weapon in the school or on the bus

♣Possession of tobacco products, drugs, alcohol, any controlled substance or any other substance that resembles a controlled substance.

♣Bullying:

Natcher Elementary School is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, volunteer and patrons, free from harassment, intimidation or bullying.  “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, when the intentional written, verbal, or physical act:

    * Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; or

* Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; or

* Is severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or    threatening educational environment; or

* Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

   

Harassment, intimidation or bullying can take many forms including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendo’s, demeaning comments, drawing cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, or other written, verbal or physical actions.  “Intentional acts” refers to the individual’s choice to engage in the act rather than the ultimate impact of the action(s).

  Family Roles and Responsibilities

1.Instill in their child a sense of responsibility and respect for students, faculty, staff, and school property.

2.Aid their child in understanding and following the disciplinary procedures of the school.

3.See that their child attends school regularly, punctually and is prepared.

4.Act as a model in establishing positive attitudes toward the school and school personnel.

5.Instill in their child a personal need for an education.

6.Respond appropriately and constructively to programs and discipline reports of their child.

7.Take an active role in the school and the child’s education.

Teacher/Supporting Staff Roles and Responsibilities

1.Teach and practice the school-wide procedures so that students understand the expectations for proper behavior.

2.Proactively monitor classroom and other school-wide areas so that whenever possible, students are redirected before problems arise.

3.Administer disciplinary measures contained in the plan in order to maintain a positive learning climate.

4.Act as a positive role model in terms of dress, actions, and behavior.

5.Communicate to parents specific discipline problems.

6.Handle classroom disruptions consistently, fairly, firmly, and quickly.

7.Help to create and maintain a positive school climate, which promotes respect for the rights of all participants in the schooling process.

Counselor’s Roles and Responsibilities

1.Communicate to school personnel and families information concerning agencies and resources that would assist with changing inappropriate behavior of students.

2.Provide individual and group counseling as needed to help students resolve conflicts and modify behavior.

3.Instruct students on proper ways of behavior and socialization skills during whole class guidance classes.

4.Assist classroom teachers with family conferences.

5.Act as a positive role model in terms of dress, actions, and behavior.

6.Help to create and maintain a positive school climate, which promotes respect for the rights of all participants in the schooling process.

Principals’ Roles and Responsibilities

1.Serve as a support for teachers and staff members, which allow them to administer appropriate discipline measures to ensure a positive learning environment.

2.Act as a positive role model in terms of dress, actions, and behavior.

3.Help to create and maintain a positive school climate, which promotes respect for the rights of all participants in the schooling process.

4.Administer discipline measures (along with the teachers) fairly in accordance with the established discipline plan.

5.Communicate the school discipline plan to the school community by publication in student handbook and individual conferences.

GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS

BE RESPECTFUL

BE RESPONSIBLE

BE A TEAM PLAYER

BE WILLING TO LEARN