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Student Behavior and Expectations

Behavior Expectations 

The student will be expected to:

  • Engage in activities that are productive to the safety and learning of himself/herself and others.
  • Follow directions.
  • Use equipment and materials appropriately.
  • Get along with others.
  • Not use profanity or obscene gestures.
  • Not engage in bullying activities.  Bullying will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action, which could result in suspension from school.

Behavior Expectations  PBS

All staff at Sherman Early Childhood Center use Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).  PBIS is a proactive, research based, school-wide framework for developing and supporting positive learning behavior in all students.  It is a way to teach, reward and monitor behavior in students.  

Our “kindergarten code” lists 3 positively stated behavior expectations:

  • Be Safe
  • Be Respectful
  • Be Responsible

Expectations will be taught year-round and positive behaviors will be rewarded.  Because consistency is so important, all Sherman staff have the same expectations for behavior.  Ask your classroom teacher for more information about PBIS.

CONSEQUENCES

Positive:

  • Participation in special activities
  • Praise, acknowledgement or recognition for positive behavior
  • Positive note or phone calls to parents

Negative:

  • Isolation from others for a short period of time (time out)
  • Recess detention
  • Parents called, note or letter sent home to be signed and returned to school
  • Meeting with parents, teacher and principal
  • In-school suspension
  • Out-of-school suspension
  • Expulsion

Due process of law shall be provided to all students, parents and school personnel through written procedures consistent with law for the suspension or expulsion of students and the denial of admission.  Please refer to file: JKD/JKE of the Re-3 Board Policy Manual for further information (these files may be found in the Re-3 School Board policy section of this handbook).

Bullying

We support a secure school climate, conducive to teaching and learning that is free from threat, harassment, and any type of bullying behavior.  We promote consistency of approach and to help create a climate in which all types of bullying are regarded as unacceptable and will NOT be tolerated.

Bullying is defined as any written or verbal expression, physical act or gesture, or a pattern thereof, that is intended to cause distress upon one or more students in the school environment, which includes school buildings, grounds, vehicles, bus stops, and all school sponsored activities and events.

A student who engages in any act of bullying is subject to appropriate disciplinary action including detention, suspension, expulsion and/or referral to law enforcement authorities.  The severity and pattern, if any, of the bullying behavior shall be taken into consideration when disciplinary decisions are made.

Harassment

Harassment id defined as:  Verbal, written, graphic or physical conduct that is pervasive enough to interfere with a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the district’s educational programs or activities.

EXAMPLES OF HARASSMENT

  • Intimidation implied or overt threat of physical violence
  • Physical acts of aggression, assault, or damage to another’s property
  • Demeaning jokes, taunts, slurs, nicknames, name calling, innuendos, or derogatory remarks either written or verbal
  • Graffiti or visual displays such as cartoons or posters depicting slurs or derogatory sentiments
  • Use of “fighting words” intended to incite individuals to violent actions
  • Criminal offenses directed at an individual

Substance Policy
Please see District Policy information on our website ~ fortmorgank12.com

Weapons in School

Please see District Policy information on our website ~ fortmorgank12.com