GRADE PK – 6

DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PLAN

In grades PK-6, offenses can be viewed broadly as being minor (Level One), moderate

(Level Two), or severe (Level Three). The categories are not as distinct as they might be

for students in the Middle and High Schools, given that the maturity level of the students in

grades PK-6 is not as advanced. Thus, the Principal is extended wider latitude in most

cases in determining whether any given offenses should be viewed as minor, moderate, or

severe. There are limits to this discretion however, especially as regards behaviors that

are not only violations of school policy, but are violations of law as well. In some instances,

education statutes require a strong disciplinary response, and the principal is not permitted

to exercise significant discretion.

 

WINSLOW TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY AND CONDUCT GUIDE

 

INITIAL SEQUENCE OF INTERVENTIONS:

 

CC - Counselor/Student Conference

I & RS - Intervention & Referral Services

PC - Parent Contact

TP - Teacher/Parent Conference

TS - Teacher/Student Conference

TSC - Teacher/Student/Counselor Conference

TSP - Teacher/Student/Parent Conference

TSPC - Teacher/Student/Parent/Counselor Conference

 

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS:

 

AD - Administrative Detention

AH - Assistant Principals Hearing w/Student & Parent

AN - Administrative Disciplinary Notice

AS - Suspension from Co-Curricular Activities (e.g., Athletics, Drama, Clubs, etc.)

BH - Board hearing

ISS - In-School Suspension w/Student and Parent Conference

OSS - Out-of-School Suspension with Student and Parent Conference

PH - Principals Hearing with Student and Parent

BS - Bus Privilege Suspension with Student and Parent Conference

SD - Saturday Detention

SH - Superintendent’s Hearing and Student and Parent

TD - Teacher Detention

TN - Teacher Assigned Disciplinary Notice

 

 

LEVEL ONE BEHAVIORS

Level One behaviors are those that impede the orderly operation of the classroom, school,

playground, halls or other school activity areas. These offenses usually can be handled by

an individual staff member who may be a teacher, a bus driver or an adult who is assigned

to oversee students. Occasionally, Level One behaviors require the intervention of other

personnel.

 

Level One – Management Interventions

Staff may implement these or other strategies to address Level One behaviors:

1. Teacher/Staff member discussion, informal counseling of student(s)
2.  Classroom Conflict Resolution Strategies
3.  Peer Mediation
4.  Phone contact with parent(s)
5.  Conference with other staff member(s) e.g., counselors
6.  Consultation with other staff members
7.  Discipline Report to Administration
8.  Recess Detention

The objective is to empower the student to change his/her behavior utilizing positiveproactive strategies.

 

 

LEVEL 1 BEHAVIORS

• Student Misconduct (minor)
• Profanity Projected in Public: verbal/physical
• Non-compliance with Adult Direction(s)
  
• Theft or Possession of Property without Permission or Knowledge of Owner
• Tempering with School Equipment or Another Person’s Possessions – includes computer files
• Dress Code Violation
• Eating/Drinking Outside Assigned Areas
• Unsafe Conduct
• Forgery
• Gambling/Participating in Games of Chance/Betting Pools, etc.
  
• Possession of Water Pistol/Toy Weapon

 

LEVEL TWO BEHAVIORS

Level Two behaviors are frequent or serious enough to disrupt the learning climate of the

school, endanger the well being of others, or damage the health and safety of others. Their

consequences are serious enough to require corrective action by the principal or another

building administrator.

 

Level Two – Management Intervention

When students are referred to administration for Level Two behaviors, the following

guidelines will be followed:

 

1. The staff member will complete a written discipline report form for Level two issues.

2. The administrator and the referring staff member will communicate with each other concerning the issue.

3. The administrator may interview the student(s) involved.

4. A variety of interventions are options at this level. These may include, but are not limited to:

a. Parent/Staff/Administrative conference(s)

b. Loss of privileges

c. Recess detention

d. After school detention

e. Suspension – In or Out-of-School

f. Home visit

g. Referral to Intervention & Referral Services (I & RS)

h. Referral to counseling

i. Establishment of a relationship with an ‘important other” in the school family

j. Establishment of a specific Behavior Management System, etc., or

k. Police notification.

 

LEVEL 2 BEHAVIORS

• Classroom Disruption (major)
• Profanity Projected in Public: verbal/physical
• Insubordination/Confrontation Behavior Directed Toward a Staff Member
• Insubordination/During Emergency Situation
• Obstructing Administration of Law or Government
• Willful Destruction of School or Personal Property
• Tampering with School Equipment or Another Person’s Possessions – includes computer files
• Possession or Use of Fireworks/Incendiary Materials/Chemical Devices
• Unsafe Conduct
• Reckless Endangerment
• Gang Activity
• Lewdness/Sexually Explicit Action/Indecent Exposure
• Violation of Suspension Policy
• Forgery
• Gambling/Participation in Games or Chance/Betting Pools, etc.
• Harassment
• Sexual Harassment
• Racial or Ethnic Slurs/Gender Related Bias or Inflammatory Statement
• Assault (verbal threats)
• Assault on Student
• Incitement/Instigation
• Fighting
• Verbal Assault of Staff Member
• Possession of Dangerous Object
• Possession of Water Pistol/Toy Weapon
• Possession of Imitation Weapon/Look Alike Firearm
• Possession of Tobacco Products on School Property, Buses, and/or Activities
• Cutting Class
• In Unauthorized Area without Permission or Supervision
• Loitering Between Classes or Before/After School
• Willful Failure to Report to the Office when Directed To Do So
• Truancy
• Leaving School Building or Grounds without Permission
• Leaving Classroom without Permission

• Cheating, Plagiarism or Participating in Cheating Situations.

• Possession or Use of Paging Device in School Multiple or Severe Offenders.

• Other – i.e., an action by a student that is not specifically referred

  to in this policy.

 

Bus Misconduct

Disciplinary action:

1. Warning, driver report form, pc.

2. Bus suspension 1-3 days.

3. Bus suspension 1-10 days.

4. Bus suspension 5-10 days; ph.

 

LEVEL THREE BEHAVIORS

Level Three misconduct is so serious that it requires administrative action and results in

removing the student, at least temporarily, from the classroom. The involvement of law

enforcement authorities and action by the school board is frequently required.

 

Level Three – Management Intervention:

In Level Three offenses the Building Administration in concert with the Superintendent, will

make the determination as to the appropriate disciplinary actions based on the severity of

the infraction and the circumstances involved.

( *) Parents are automatically contacted by telephone and by mail for any Level Three offense.

 

LEVEL 3 BEHAVIORS

• Profanity Directed Toward Staff: verbal/physical
• Bomb Threat/Unauthorized Generation of False Alarm/Terrorist Threats
• Reckless Endangerment
• Arson
• Harassment
• Sexual Harassment
• Racial or Ethnic Slurs/Gender Related Bias or Inflammatory Statements
• Assault on Student
• Fighting
• Physical Attack on Staff
• Verbal Assault of Staff Member
• Possession of Weapon
• Use of a Weapon
• Use, Abuse, or Acting Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Narcotics or a
• Controlled Dangerous Substance on School Property or During a School Activity.
• Possession of a Paraphernalia Associated with Controlled Dangerous Substances) on School Property or During a School Activity.
• Possession of Intoxicants, Narcotics, or Controlled Dangerous Substances, in a Quantity Determined by Police to be Below the Threshold for Sale or Distribution.