Margaret Mead Elementary Student Behavior
for a PeaceBuilding Community
Margaret Mead Elementary Behavior Expectations
At Margaret Mead Elementary, we are committed to the development of all students as lifelong learners who will enhance the world as responsible and caring citizens.
| Our mission is to provide an environment where students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and personal confidence they need to be successful. The goal of Margaret Mead Elementary is to provide learning situations in which each individual child can succeed. In this atmosphere, each child will develop a positive self-concept. This image should be reflected in their relationships with others. In continuation of the positive learning environment at Margaret Mead, we will follow this discipline policy. |
We Believe...
- People who are honored, valued, and respected, learn to honor, value and respect others.
- When students are responsible for their own learning and behavior, they will feel successful.
- Staff, teachers, and parents need to help children be accountable and responsible for their learning at home and school.
School Rules - We will show:
- Respect for Others
- Respect for Learning
- Respect for Safety
- Respect for Property
Students will be successful and feel good about themselves by following these expectations. If a student chooses to disregard these expectations, the following process will used to assist the student:
Level 1. If a school rule is violated, an instructional assistant or teacher will issue a Communication Slip and discuss with the student the unsafe or discourteous behavior. The Communication Slip MUST be signed by the child and his/her parent and returned the following day.
Level 2. If a second rule violation occurs, a Communication Slip will be issued to the student. The Communication Slip MUST be signed by the child and his/her parent and returned the following day.
Level 3. If a third violation of the school rules occurs, the student will receive a Communication Slip and will need to complete a 30-minute detention. The student will be asked to write a plan explaining the inappropriate behavior and how he/she will correct this behavior.
Level 4. If a fourth violation occurs, a Communication Slip and detention will be required. A conference with the student, his/her parents, and the principal/ counselor will be arranged to meet and seek solutions to the problem.
Level 5. A student receiving five Communication Slips will be assigned an in-house, or out-of-house suspension for up to three days.
Severe Clause: Behaviors that are severe in nature may result in more immediate discipline action such as loss of recess, in-school suspension.
Severe Behaviors Include:
- Disobedience or disrespect
- Fighting
- Damaging property
- Classroom disruption
- Bullying/harrassment
Natural Consequences
It is our goal that natural consequences be used to help children learn to take responsibility for their behavior and understand the results of their behavior.
As the result of inappropriate behavior, a student may be asked to participate in an activity. (e.g. If a student writes on a building wall, he/she would be asked to clean the wall. A student who throws rocks from a play area would be asked to pick up the rocks.)
Our Commitment
We, the Margaret Mead Elementary staff, are committed to providing a quality learning environment in which learners develop to their fullest potential.
We believe that every student should receive support and the
opportunity to learn and succeed. We will provide whatever
assistance is needed and available to help each student succeed. In
return, we expect students to demonstrate respect for themselves,
others, and property.
PeaceBuilders (TM) Commitment
I commit:
To praise people, by looking for the good in others.
To give up put-downs, thus showing respect when faced with disrespect.
To seek wise people as advisors and friends.
To speak up about hurts I haved caused and make amends.
To right wrongs, thereby securing justice for all.
To help others, thus increasing the commong good accomplishments.
I picture the good that can be and act to bring it about, increasing
peace. I watch for danger and act to make all safe. I
build peace at home, at school, and in my community.
Student Responsibilities at Margaret Mead Elementary
I want the best possible education for myself and I realize that this can happen. Therefore, I will responsible for the following:
- I will strive to do my best in school each day and behave i a way which allows everyone to learn and be safe.
- I will treat others with kindness and respect.
- I will take care of school and student property and the environment.
- I will play safely within the playground boundaries.
- I will always have a pass when leaving the classroom.
- I will play with respect for others and property by using kind words, safe game rules, and following directions of adult supervisors.
For safety reasons ( I am) expected to:
- FREEZE and LOOK immediately when a whistle is blown by a teacher / teacher assistant/ parents.
- Understand that playground games such as soccer, basketball, and football cannot be played like organized sports.
- WALK at a safe speed at all times while on school property.
- Play soccer and football only on the grass/track field.
- Use balls safely. All kicked and thrown balls must be directed away from people.
- CLIMB safely on Big Toys and NOT stand, climb or sit on the VERY TOP of the Big Toys, nor slide on the handrail of the steps.
The following behaviors will not be tolerated at school:
- Individuals or groups of students intimidating others
- Treating others with disrespect
- Name calling and racial slurs
- Swearing
- Disrespectful language
- Carrying or having weapons at school
- Spitting
- Pushing, shoving, or kicking others
- Bullying, bothering, or chasing others
- Leaving the school or playground without permission of an adult supervisor
- Damaging school property
- Bringing personal toys