1. 715 S. Lauderdale Memphis, TN
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON MIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL School-wide Discipline SYSTEM
715 S. Lauderdale
Memphis, TN

2. BTW Steps of Progressive Discipline
Verbal Warning
Pre-Referral
#l 1
Teacher /Student Conference in the hall
# 2
Student moves to an assigned seat separate from the class
# 3
Buzz the office for the Dean of Culture to remove the student, complete the online discipline referral
Referral Step #1
Follow These Steps
Step 3 - Repair the misconception
Ask the student what they will need to be successful?
Tell the student they will be given another chance; however, if the behavior continues, they will move to the next step.
Step 2 - Address the behavior
Ask student how they were affected by their actions
Ask student how the class was affected by their actions. The student MUST take full responsibility!
Step 1 - Identify the problem
Remind student of prior verbal warning given
Ask student what seems to be the issue and be an active leader!

3. Discipline Referrals
1st referral-Investigate the referral to ensure that progressive steps were followed:
If the referral is valid:
Counsel the student
Contact parent and inform parent
Student writes discipline letter #1
2nd referral-Investigate the referral to ensure that progressive steps were followed:
Contact the parent and inform the parent
Student writes discipline letter #2
Student performs community service
3rd referral-Investigate the referral to ensure that progressive steps were followed:
Student writes discipline letter #3
Student spends ONE day in I.S.S.

4. Discipline Referrals
4th referral-Investigate the referral to ensure that progressive steps were followed:
If the referral is valid:
Schedule a parent conference. The legal guardian HAS to come after school for the conference.
Student will remain in I.S.S. until parent shows up for the conference. If the parent does not show up for the conference in 3 days, the student will be given an overnight suspension.
Parent should sign all three letters the student has written and informed of next steps. Parent should also be told about the counseling opportunities the student has
Behavior contract is completed
5th referral-Investigate the referral to ensure that progressive steps were followed:
Contact the parent and inform the parent
Student writes discipline letter #4
Student is assigned 3 days of I.S.S.

5. Discipline Referrals
6th referral-Investigate the referral to ensure that progressive steps were followed:
If the referral is valid:
Contact the parent and inform the parent
Student begins MANDATORY weekly meetings with assigned mentor/counselor/psychologist/etc.
Student is assigned to ONE day of out-of-school suspension OR parent can attend school with the student for an entire day.
7th referral-Investigate the referral to ensure that progressive steps were followed:
Check weekly meeting progress
Student receives a TWO- DAY suspension OR the parent can come to school with the student for TWO days.

6. Discipline Referrals
8th referral-Investigate the referral to ensure that progressive steps were followed:
If the referral is valid:
Contact the parent and inform the parent
Student receives a THREE- DAY suspension OR the parent can come to school with the student for THREE days.
9th referral-Investigate the referral to ensure that progressive steps were followed:
Check weekly meeting progress
Student receives a FIVE- DAY suspension.
10th referral-Investigate the referral to ensure that progressive steps were followed:
Student receives a SEVEN- DAY suspension.

7. Discipline Referrals
11th referral-Investigate the referral to ensure that progressive steps were followed:
If the referral is valid:
Contact the parent and inform the parent
Check weekly meeting progress
Student receives a NINE- DAY suspension.
12th referral-Investigate the referral to ensure that progressive steps were followed:
Expel the student

8. Late/Tardy Students
Students who are not in their seat when tardy bell rings will be considered tardy and subject to progressive discipline steps for tardy students.
All students arriving after 8:30 am should report to Student Support with a parent to be signed in.
All students in the hall after the 8:30 tardy bell rings must report to the tardy room.
Students arriving after 8:30am without a parent will be subject to the progressive steps for tardy students
When a student receives their 3rd tardy, it will be treated as a referral.

9. BTW Non-Negotiables
See administrator immediately for the following infractions:
Drugs
Alcohol
Weapons
Threats against teacher/or physical assault resulting in serious bodily injury/verbal assault
Bully & Intimidation (or violating the stay away agreement)
Sexual Assault
Gang related fights and other activity
Inappropriate use of electronic media
Refusing punishment
Student has STARTED (hit first) a fight for the FOURTH time

10. BTW Discipline
Support Plan

11. Teacher Supports
Teachers buzz the office when they complete a referral to alert discipline team to check for the referral.
Students who are written up will be pulled as soon as the referral comes through. Students will be addressed by a member of the discipline team.
Students will be escorted from class to the restroom when Mrs. Black or main office staff calls.
Students will be escorted from class to the main office/Student Support if they are called.
Additional personnel will be present in the hallways for maximum support during transitions.

12. Student Supports
If a teacher submits a referral on a SPED student and states that the student is not SPED, the referral will be thrown out, and the teacher will be issued a reprimand for violating school policy concerning SPED students.
Reporting the names of teachers who are leaving students in the hall for step 2 longer than a minute to Mrs. Black.
Reporting the names of teachers who allow students to leave class without buzzing the office to Mrs. Black.
Reporting the names of teachers who allow students to enter class without an admit to Mrs. Black.
Reporting the names of teachers who are not standing at their doors between classes to Mrs. Black.

13. Other Supports
Frequent culture checks from ILT and discipline team members, colleagues, and administration to gauge effectiveness of teacher supports.
Frequent classroom environment checks from ILT and discipline team members, colleagues, and administration to gauge effectiveness of student supports.
Revisiting and adjusting system as needed to meet the needs of students and teachers.

14. Celebrations
For students who meet discipline expectations, celebrations and incentives will be provided periodically to ensure student accomplishments in discipline are recognized.