Dear Parents,
In order to obtain the greatest academic and social growth for the greatest number of students, a system of discipline must be in place at all times. Actions and consequences need to be clearly understood by students, parents, and teacher. It is from this basic understanding that we can all move toward the desirable goal of bringing out the best in each child.
A good attitude to take toward discipline is this: discipline is teaching, not punishment. We want to teach children appropriate behavior, not just punish the inappropriate behavior. Through this combination of educating and correcting we can help to create truly responsible, independent citizens.
The method of discipline we employ in Room 36 is fair, firm, consistent, productive, non-emotional, and provides a high level of school-home communication. Our system, called simply Choices, is based upon a set of student responsibilities. It stresses self-discipline while helping to develop positive, well- balanced students who possess good work skills and study habits.
Student Responsibilities (Classroom Goals)
Our ten responsibilities for this year come from the portion of the report card that deals with work skills, study habits, and citizenship.
1. Stay on task
2. Complete work on time
3. Work cooperatively
4. Follow directions
5. Listen to learn
6. Do neat, careful work
7. Good classroom behavior
8. Good playground behavior
9. Respect rights of others
10. Practice self-discipline
Consequences
When classroom goals are not being met, students are given a pink slip. Consequences increase with each additional pink slip.
1. Pink Slip
2. White Slip sent home
3. Blue Student Bulletin (Blue Slip Sent home)
4. Yellow Ten minute in-school time-out (sent home)
5. Conference with student, parents, and Ms. Filkow-Murry
Thank you for your support.
In order to obtain the greatest academic and social growth for the greatest number of students, a system of discipline must be in place at all times. Actions and consequences need to be clearly understood by students, parents, and teacher. It is from this basic understanding that we can all move toward the desirable goal of bringing out the best in each child.
A good attitude to take toward discipline is this: discipline is teaching, not punishment. We want to teach children appropriate behavior, not just punish the inappropriate behavior. Through this combination of educating and correcting we can help to create truly responsible, independent citizens.
The method of discipline we employ in Room 36 is fair, firm, consistent, productive, non-emotional, and provides a high level of school-home communication. Our system, called simply Choices, is based upon a set of student responsibilities. It stresses self-discipline while helping to develop positive, well- balanced students who possess good work skills and study habits.
Student Responsibilities (Classroom Goals)
Our ten responsibilities for this year come from the portion of the report card that deals with work skills, study habits, and citizenship.
1. Stay on task
2. Complete work on time
3. Work cooperatively
4. Follow directions
5. Listen to learn
6. Do neat, careful work
7. Good classroom behavior
8. Good playground behavior
9. Respect rights of others
10. Practice self-discipline
Consequences
When classroom goals are not being met, students are given a pink slip. Consequences increase with each additional pink slip.
1. Pink Slip
2. White Slip sent home
3. Blue Student Bulletin (Blue Slip Sent home)
4. Yellow Ten minute in-school time-out (sent home)
5. Conference with student, parents, and Ms. Filkow-Murry
Thank you for your support.