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Student Conduct Policy Summary

In 2005, the Estabrook students, parents, and staff decided on the "big" rules of the school based on our values as a community.



Estabrook's School Rules
(The "Triple B's")

  • Be Safe
  • Be Responsible
  • Be Respectful & Kind

At Estabrook we do not do the
"Double D's"

  • Dangerous
  • Destructive

Examples:

  • Be safe: Stay in boundaries, walk inside, eat your own food, keep hands to self
  • Be responsible: Pick up your things, do your homework
  • Be respectful and kind: include others in games, walk quietly in the hall, use your words to solve problems

Examples:

  • Dangerous: Bringing a sharp object, pushing, walking near cars, throwing rocks or other items
  • Destructive: Writing on desk, calling names

The ultimate decision about whether a specific action breaks our school's code rests with the staff member, and ultimately with the principal. Consequences will be applied based on the frequency and severity of the action(s) at the discretion of the principal or the principal's designee. Following is a general outline of the steps that are most often taken.

Type of Problem: Minor

Examples: Throwing another's ball out of game, problem with taking turns or sharing

Components of Consequence:

  1. Investigation; listening to involved parties.
  2. Problem solving discussion with staff member and/or administrator.
  3. Correction by adult ("What is the rule?").
  4. Apology and solution agreed upon.

Parent not usually contacted.

Type of Problem: Moderate

Examples: Repeated minor problems, moderate physical contact (pushing, grabbing), inappropriate language, teasing & bullying (1st time), excluding, moderate destruction of property, refusal to do work (1st time).

Components of Consequence:

  1. Listening/Investigation may also include others who were present.
  2. Problem Solving Discussion often recorded on "Think Sheet" or in another form.
  3. Correction by adult ("What is the rule?").
  4. Consequence may include but are not limited to:
  1. Timeout.
  2. Missing recess(es).
  3. Restriction from an activity or location.
  4. Prohibited item taken to office for parent pickup.
  5. Check-ins with principal.
  6. Child calls parent.
  7. Replace or repair property.
  8. Lose privilege.
  9. Attend one or more classes on problem solving or social skills.
  10. Service to school (e.g. cleaning).

Parent Contact: Think Sheet or Behavior Form home for parent signature

Type of Problem: Major

Examples: Repeated moderate problems, major fight, theft, physical assault of adult, defiance of adult direction, significantly dangerous behavior (e.g. attempting to leave school, throwing or knocking over furniture), inappropriate touching, repeated lying, repeated bullying.

Components of Consequence:

In addition to all components listed in Step 2, consequences may include:

  1. Detention after school
  2. In-school or out-of-school suspension
  3. Expulsion

    NOTE: By law all suspensions and expulsions are reported to the state

Parent Contact: By phone, documented in writing. For suspensions and expulsions, a meeting will be scheduled.

CODE OF BEHAVIOR AND RESPECT (STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE POLICY) ˜ DRAFT Revision 6/2/05

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