1. Progressive Discipline Guide

2. Norms Listen with intent to understand rather than respond.
Open your mind to new learning and practice.
Invite differences and move away from “either/or”. Embrace “and”.
Wonder in front of each other.
Assume good will.

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TEACHER COMPONENT
These issues are to be handled by the classroom teacher:
Eating, drinking & chewing gum in class
Cheating
Class tardiness
Talking / disruption
Horseplay
Inappropriate noises
Late, missing, or incomplete homework/assignments
Littering
Occasional Defiance
Negative Attitude
No-Show for detention

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TEACHER Cont.
Non participation
Not following classroom rules
Not prepared for class
Out of Seat
Passing notes
Playing with toys/electronics
Rudeness
Talking in Class
Teasing/bothering other students
Throwing items

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DEAN
The Dean will receive referrals for the following offenses:
Chronic defiance
Chronic disruption
Committing obscene acts
Continued harassment
Falsely reporting a fire or bomb
Fighting

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DEAN Cont.
Gang activity
Possession of weapons and/or dangerous objects
Substance abuse
Tagging
Theft/Extortion
Vandalism of school property

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ADMINISTRATORS
Administrators will handle the following:
Referrals from the dean
Recommend Expulsion
O.T. Appeals

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SCHOOL POLICE
Referrals from Dean and/or from Administrators as needed.
Guidance Counselors
To counsel students and offer support
Referrals from dean and/or Administrators.

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Teacher Component
Objective: A progressive discipline focus should be followed at this level.
Following are recommended strategies that can be implemented in the classroom to address targeted behaviors:
Be proactive
Meet and greet students as they walk in
Positive feedback
Model Respect
Discipline with dignity

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If problems arise or continue, follow these recommendations:
Proximity correction
Verbal Warning
Name on board
Change seat
In class time out
Reflective Essay
Behavior Letter
Parent Conference
Note/phone call home
Student teacher conference
Detention
Paper Pick-up
Buddy system

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Teacher Component Cont.
After having implemented a combination of these strategies to address a specific behavior and the behavior has not improved and/or it has become chronic, you may refer to the Dean. Submit the completed referral form, and provide documentation of previous actions taken.

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Dean- Administrator Component
Once the student is referred, the Dean will determine appropriate consequence according to the offense and previous record.
Progressive Discipline may once again start at this level.

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Dean- Administrator Component Cont.
Any Referral will be documented on the Discipline File.
The Dean/Administrator possible consequences may include:
Warning
Paper pick up
Parent Contact
Detention

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Dean-Administrator Component Cont.
Daily Progress Report
Pre-Suspension
Parent Conference
Student-Teacher Conference
Suspension
Opportunity Transfer
Recommendation to Expulsion

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Referral Process
Scenarios

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Dress Code Policy
Khaki bottoms
White, Red or Black tops/Sweatshirts

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Enforcement Plan
Everyone needs to address Dress Code
Phone Master
“Dress For Success” Campaign
2nd changing area available nutrition and lunch North Building
Dress Code Violation Letter

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Monthly Discipline Committee Meetings

19. Teamwork
The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.
Vincent Lombardi