Otsego Elementary School Faculty Handbook - Half Hollow Hills
Otsego Elementary School Faculty Handbook - Half Hollow Hills
Otsego Elementary School Faculty Handbook - Half Hollow Hills
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STUDENT DISCIPLINE<br />
Students need to be aware of the classroom and school rules. Our motto is,<br />
“Everybody Deserves Respect,” and this idea should permeate throughout to<br />
building. Good discipline is a result of a working relationship built upon<br />
respect. The respect extends to fellow classmates, other adults, the building,<br />
equipment, and material.<br />
Please keep the following guidelines in mind when disciplining students:<br />
• Avoid acting in haste or in an emotional state. Many times, these actions<br />
are difficult to defend at a later date.<br />
• Students are expected to take part in all special classes. Disciplinary<br />
action should not involve keeping a student out of a class. For example,<br />
please do not tell a student he/she can’t go to Art because he/she did not<br />
complete the math work.<br />
• Please contact an administrator if you feel a child must be excluded from a<br />
class activity (i.e. celebration, buddy activity, trip) due to his/her behavior.<br />
• DO NOT place a student in the hallway as a disciplinary action. This child<br />
is unsupervised and most likely will not make any educational progress in<br />
this setting. If you feel a child must be removed from your classroom,<br />
contact an administrator.<br />
Remember, discipline problems may be minimized by:<br />
• Letting the children know ahead of time what is expected of them<br />
• Being consistent and fair in dealing with the students<br />
• Setting schedules for work and adhering to them<br />
• Being well organized so that all materials and equipment are ready<br />
• Being well-planned and anticipating the unexpected