What happens if a student doesn't follow the rules?
Children at this age are growing and learning, so there are times when they will make mistakes. These times are considered valuable learning opportunities where students consider how their actions affect others. Students who do not follow the rules listed here will be given a consequence.
An “apology of action” is used at all stages of the protocol below. It begins with a reflective time when one considers how he or she can fix the things that resulted from their misbehavior. An apology of action recognizes that making amends is more than giving a verbal apology. When feelings have been hurt, truly making amends requires taking steps to restore trust and a sense of harmony. Children are encouraged to speak to one another with statements such as, "when you said .....it made me feel....." Most misbehavior would be handled at stage 1 and progress to later stages if they reoccurred. Some misbehavior is considered more severe and immediately requires being handled at a higher stage. Stage 1: - Warning and discussion with the student Stage 2: - Time out to reflect and loss of recess time Stage 3: - Conference with the Principal or Assistant Principal - Notification of a parent - Loss of recess or after-school detention Stage 4: - In-school suspension Stage 5: - Suspension from school |