Breaking the Rules :
The Consequences
When students choose not to follow the expectations
listed in the school behaviour code, they must accept
the responsibility for that choice and accept the consequences
given to them by staff members. The staff will strive
to make the consequences related to the misbehavior
and respectful to the student. The following are some
of the possible consequences:
Time Out
Time out allows the student the opportunity to spend time alone to
regain composure, to reflect on his/her behaviour will not be accepted. Time
out can take place in classroom, another classroom, or in other designated
areas of the school. The length and time involved usually ranges from
5 minutes to half an hour.
Tracking Sheets
Tracking sheets allow staff members to monitor a student's behaviour
over a period of time. In this way, behaviours that are persistent can
be identified and evaluated. If a pattern of cumulative behaviour emerges,
parents/ guardians will be informed so that appropriate action can be
take place.
Restitution
If any school property is damaged or lost, the student responsible will
be expected to repair or replace the property or equipment. In the same way,
if one student damages or loses another student's personal property, the
student is expected to repair it, replace it or to compensate in some way
for the loss. It is hoped that parents/guardians will not pay for the damages,
but will find ways of having the student be responsible for
restitution.
Consequence Sheets
Consequence sheets ask students a number of questions they must answer.
It is hoped that by reflecting on what they have done, they will seek
a more responsible action the next time they are involved in an incident.
The consequence sheet has an area for parent comment and signature.
Contract
A contract is usually an agreement between a teacher and student. It involves
a goal for the student, a reward if the goal is reached and a
consequence if it is not. The reward and consequence are agreed on by both
teacher and student. Often, the parent is asked to support/take part in the
reward or consequence that is agreed upon.
Service
At times, the nature of the student behaviour is best dealt with
by having the student become involved in some work service at school (washing
boards, windows, desks, picking up litter, sweeping floors...) If the
behaviour involves misuse of property, an attempt is made to reflect that
behaviour in the consequences the student faces. This service would usually
take place outside of class time.
Loss of privilege/Area
A student involved in persistent inappropriate behaviour in related incident
could face consequences involving losing the right to be part of the group
in that area (library, gym, yard) or in losing privileges (field trips,
special events, riding the bus)
Detention
Detention takes place outside of class time; it can be given for any serious
or persistent misbehavior, If the detention is to take place after school,
parents will be informed ahead of time by phone and/or letter. it is
the parents responsibility to make arrangements to have the student picked
up after the detention has been served.
Suspension
This is one of the most serious consequences. There can be in-school
suspensions where the student is not allowed to interact with any students
and works alone in a designated area in the school. At-home suspensions become
the responsibility of the parent/guardian. |
