North Bend Elementary Middle School Consequences for Un-Bearable Behaviors Level One Behaviors Definition Examples 1. Inform student of rule violated Behaviors that: 1. do not require administrator involvement and 2. do not significantly violate the rights of others and 3. do not appear chronic (Teacher Managed With Team Support) Procedure Refusing to follow staff directions Excessive crying Yelling Excessive talking Unfocused or inattentive in class Making inappropriate noises Chewing gum, eating/drinking in class Unprepared for class Not completing class work or homework Sleeping in class Participating in horseplay Caught in the hallway without a pass Using locker at an inappropriate time Arriving to class or school late Out of uniform without permission 2. Describe expected behavior 3. Implement an intervention strategy: *Proximity control *Nonverbal cue to correct behavior *Verbal warning to student(s) *Student/Teacher conference *In-class modified seating *In-class time out *Loss of privileges *Planned ignoring *Contact parent (note, e-mail, call) 4. Debrief and re-teach schoolwide behavioral expectation 5. Maintain anecdotal notes of used intervention strategies Level Two Behaviors Definition Behaviors that: 1. significantly violate the rights of others or 2. put self, others, or property at risk or harm or 3. are chronic Level One behaviors (Teacher managed with Administrative support as needed) Examples Chronic Level I Violations (excessive talking, refusing to follow directions, etc.) Arguing with teacher/talking back Using inappropriate language Cheating (copying peer’s work) Out of line or horseplaying during a fire drill Throwing things Misbehaving on the bus Minor Property Damage (writing on desks, etc.) Verbally harassing someone (teasing, verbal attacks, bullying) leaving assigned area/running from class Procedure 1. Inform student of rule violated 2. Describe expected behavior 3. Implement an intervention strategy: *Implement Level I interventions *Out of class time with another teacher *Contact parent (note, e-mail, call) *Detention Center (if operational) 4. If behaviors continue after intervention contact parent and: *Parent/Student/Teacher conference *Parent/Student/Team conference *Refer to Guidance Counselor w/ referral *Refer to Administrator w/ office referral 5. Maintain anecdotal notes of used intervention strategies North Bend Elementary Middle School Level Three Behaviors Definition Examples Behaviors that: 1. violate BCPSS school discipline code level II or level III or 2. are chronic Level Two behaviors or 3. require administrator involvement (Administratively Managed) Chronic Level II Violations Writings or drawings that illustrate violent behaviors towards self or others Making threats of harm to self or others Physically harming a teacher, admin, or staff* Fighting or physically harming self or others Spitting or biting Verbal Abuse (making racial, ethnic, religious, or sexual slurs, etc.) Possessing weapon or look-alike weapon* Cursing at a staff member Participating in verbal assault (bullying, threats to harm in a nonplayful manner) Participating in sexual assault, misconduct (exposure, sexual touching of others) or harassment (sexual advances, inappropriate sexual conduct, etc.)* Throwing food in the cafeteria Cutting class or out of the building Possessing a lighter/matches/explosives* Theft Possession, Use, or Distribution of tobacco/drugs/alcohol* Vandalism, Major property damage* Participating in arson* * These behaviors are possible level IV violations that may result in expulsion. Procedure 1. Inform student of rule violated 2. Describe expected behavior 3. Complete Office Referral Form 4. Send student to office with Referral Form and attach any relevant Documentation Forms (anecdotal notes) 5. Administrator will determine consequences and provide feedback to the referring staff member North Bend Elementary Middle School Detention Process In – School Detention: In school detention will be held in the Alternative Learning Center (ALC). In school detention will be earned by students who display Level Two Behaviors as defined on the Consequences for Un-Bearable Behaviors Document. Teachers must complete an Alternative Learning Detention Form and send the form with the child along with his/her assignment. If an escort is needed to bring the child to the Alternative Learning Center, please inform the office. Students will earn 30 minutes of in school detention per infraction. This time will be used to reflect on the issue by completing a Behavior Log, discussing the situation with an ALC Staff Member, and completing class work sent from the referring teacher. Only Administrators can extend the time frame for in school detention. After School Detention: After school detention will be held every Thursday from 2:50 pm – 3:50 pm in Room 41. During after school detention students will be required to complete a Behavior Reflection Sheet and have the opportunity re-learn school-wide behavior expectations and BCPSS Code of Conduct. No homework will be completed during this time. After school detention will be earned by a student for the following reasons: Student has been sent to the ALC for in school detention more than one time in a day. Student has been sent to the ALC for in school detention three or more times within a week. Student was found cutting class by a staff member. Other disciplinary issues as deemed appropriate by the Administrative Team. Student has missed an assigned after school detention (he/she now earns 2) Saturday School Detention: Saturday school detention will be held one Saturday per month from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. During Saturday school detention students will have the opportunity to reflect on ways to improve their behaviors, re-learn school-wide behavior expectations and BCPSS Code of Conduct, and complete community service projects within and around the school. Saturday school detention will be earned by the student for the following reasons: Student has missed two after school detentions. Student has earned two after school detentions within one week. Student was found cutting class two times in a week. Other disciplinary issues as deemed appropriate by the Administrative Team. If a student does not attend the assigned Saturday school detention he/she will receive additional administrative consequences to include suspension from school. After school and Saturday school detention procedures: The ALC Staff will be responsible for coordinating and communicating with the teachers/staff, parents, and students when an after school or Saturday school detention is earned. A letter will be sent home and a phone call will be made to inform the parent about the situation and earned consequence of detention. Each staff member will receive a weekly memo in their mailboxes listing all students who are assigned after school or Saturday school detention. Teachers will have the opportunity to facilitate after school and Saturday school detention for a stipend. A sign up sheet will be disseminated each month.