Step 1: Addressing Negative Behavior With Students and Assigning Consequences
When a student exhibits negative behavior in the classroom or during lunch, snack, or recess, our first step is to address it right away. This means talking to the student and helping them understand why their behavior was not okay. We also help them think about what they should have done differently.
Examples of interventions at Step 1 (typically facilitated by teacher):
Step 2: Communication and Collaboration with Parents
If negative behavior continues or if we identify a pattern, we believe it’s critical to include parents in the corrective process. In Step 2 parents are welcome, but not required to, be involved in the correction process.
Examples of interventions at Step 2:
Step 3: Parent Meeting and Student Behavioral Contract:
During Step 3 parent participation is not only valued, it is required. The behavior contract is a collaborative effort between parents, staff and students. The contract is student-specific, identifying specific areas of growth and clearly defined behavioral expectations – as well as predetermined next steps in the unlikely event that negative behaviors are seen. Once created, we ask all stakeholders to sign the agreed upon plan (staff, parents and student). Please note that parent refusal to participate in the contract meeting may result in temporary suspension until the parents are available to meet in-person.
Step 4: Class Removal, Student Suspension and/or Dismissal from Seashore Academy:
Step 4 is utilized in the event that the behavior correction process has not activated change. Contingent on the established behavioral contract, a more elevated level of consequences will be issued.
Examples of potential consequences in Step 4: