Alonso S. Perales Elementary
Discipline
2015-2016
Sylvia A. Orzabal
Vice Principal
What is the definition of discipline?
According to School Discipline Law and Legal Definition…
School discipline has two main goals:
(1) ensure the safety of staff and students, and
(2) create an environment conducive to learning. Serious student misconduct involving violent
or criminal behavior defeats these goals and often makes headlines. However, the most common
discipline problems involve noncriminal student behavior. Noncriminal student behavior is
subject to the disciplinary and enforcement policies of each school.
A school discipline plan must conform to state and federal statutes and to district policy. State
education boards are responsible for detailing school discipline rules and the consequences of
breaking them are usually specified and communicated to staff, students, and parents by such
means as newsletters, student assemblies, and handbooks. Schools have moved away from
corporeal punishment and many now enforce a zero tolerance policy through counseling,
detention, suspension, or expulsion.
What are your thoughts on the school system moving away from
corporal punishment to implementing other means of consequences for students?
Lets examine that thought…
What does the word discipline derive from? Disciple
What is a disciple?
Here is the definition according to Webster…
A disciple is a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.
Therefore, discipline in the classroom should be used as a teaching moment.
This is what it is really about…
Who can assist me on my campus?
Any of these Staff member are available to assist with discipline concerns/questions.
Administration
Social Services Staff
Mr. Pina, Principal
Ms. Silva, School Counselor
Ms. Orzabal, Vice Principal
Ms. Newgren, Social Worker
Ms. Saldana, SP Ed Speech Therapy
Ms. Wright, LSSP
Edgewood Independent School District
Campus Discipline Matrix levels
There are three levels of infractions.
 Level 1 are the infractions that interfere with an individual’s learning process and are to be
typically handle within the classroom by the teacher. Stage 1 documentation should be written
and parent contact made.
 Level 2 are the infractions that the student is to remain in the classroom until called to the office
or picked up by an administrator a Stage 2 referral should be written and parent contact made by
the teacher as well as the administrator. The teacher should follow up with the Admin Team on
the outcome.
 Level 3 are the infractions that a student is creating a hostile or unsafe learning environment for
another person or themselves. The student will be immediately removed from the classroom by
an administrator. A stage 2 referral should be written and parent contact made. The teacher
should follow up with the Admin Team on the outcome.
Level 1 Infractions
Teacher Manages in the Classroom
Stage 1 Referrals-
The following is NOT an exhaustive list.
These behaviors interfere with the individual’s learning process and are to be
handled within the classroom.
Reminders:
Should always be documented by the
teacher.
 A copy of the documentation must be sent
home for a parent signature and be
brought back the next day.
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(5) stage ones can be submitted as a Stage
2 referral given if the offences did not occur
on the same day by the same teacher.
Talking
Non–compliance (mild)
No/Incomplete class or home work
Disrespectful (tone/attitude)
Inattentive/off task
Inappropriate language (oral/written in general)
Lying/cheating
Electronic devices/Toys at school/cell phone incident
Horse playing
Hitting/pushing (without intent to harm)
Spitting
Dress Code Violation
Level 1 Recommended Consequences
Teacher Implementation:
Positive reinforcement
Correction consequences
Verbal warning
Parent, teacher, student conference
Reteach expectations
Sign planner
Parent contact (phone call, email, etc.)
Loss of privileges (recess, movies, etc.)
Buddy Room
Cool down Spot in the classroom
Preferential Seating
Referral to RTI Behavior Committee (BIP)
Lunch Detention Assigned by Teacher
Level 2 Infractions
Administration Manages
Stage 2 Referrals-
The student is to remain in the classroom until called to the office or picked
up by an administrator.
Reminders:
Communication Folder Signature
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Should always be documented as facts.
Property Damage (Intentional)
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The documentation must be written
clearly and all sections must be filled
out. (Time of day, Location)
Cheating
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Inappropriate language can be
documented if heard by an adult,
please quote the child's exact words.
Know your students…Are they Spec.
Ed/504/Dyslexia?
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Do your students have a behavior
Intervention plan in place?
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Do not include on Stage 2 Referrals:
Other students full names
Opinions on the incident
Communication Folder Destruction (Intentional)
Extreme Non-Compliance
Profanity (directed at Students)
Stealing
Physical Contact (Less Sever than fighting)
Horesplaying (Causing an injury)
Biting
Inappropriate Verbal or written contact toward an adult
Persistent Misbehavior (Interfering with Learning)
Falsely identifying/Forging a Signature
Bully 1st Report
Cell Phone (use)
Level 2 Recommended Consequences
Teacher and Administration Implementation
Student Conference
Counselor referral
Administrator Conference
(Parent/Student/ Teacher)
• Parent Contact (phone/email)
• Lunch Detention
(by teacher or Admin.)
• Loss of Privileges
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Parent Escort
Conflict Mediation by Campus Support
ISS/OSS if Available
Special Detention
(Saturday School with teacher or Admin.)
• Contact Police (Administration discretion)
• Referral to RTI Behavior Committee (BIP)
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Suggestions for Level 3 Infractions
The Immediate Removal by Administration
Level 3 Consequences
A student is creating a hostile or unsafe learning environment for another person or
themselves. The student will be immediately removed from the classroom by an
administrator.
Reminders:
 There must be parent
contact made by the
teacher explaining the
details leading up to the
behavior and a plan must
be made with the parent.
Profanity (Directed at an adult)
False Fire Alarm/ Bomb threat
Fighting/ extreme physical threat
Possession of weapon (I.E. knife, gun, lighter)
Arson
Terroristic threats/Death threat/ Hit List
Illegal/ look a like substance
Violent Acts Towards others (Stabbing, Assaults, Etc.. )
Bulling/Harassment
Fake/ Look a like weapon
Level 3 Recommended Consequences
• ISS
Number of Perales
Students at the
Step Program
• Alternative Placement (DAEP)
*Elementary Students –STEP up to 10
days in a school year *Must have district
permission and STEP Packet completed
showing all attempts and efforts made
for intervention with this student.
• Contact Police
# of Students at Step Program
6
5
4
3
2
1
• Expulsion
• Teacher Refusal-(Committee)
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2015-2016
Positive Rewards for SUPER behavior!
Positive Behavior Reinforcement
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Verbal Praise
Certificates
Displaying student work
Stickers
Tangible rewards
Choose a seat
Homework Pass Intangible rewards
Daily Announcements
Games
Free reading tome
Humor
Special Cafeteria Duty
Special Cafeteria Seating with a friend
Reward Ticket
Computer time
Extra recess time
Roadrunner Dollars
Line Leader
Questions and concerns are always
welcomed by your Administration Team.
Remember …
Let’s Have a
Great Year!