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• Document the student’s behavior and what you have done in order to correct the
student’s behavior;
• Discuss the rules with the class and get input from the class about rules;
• Post a list of classroom rules where they are visible;
• Follow your rules and do not play favorites;
• Effective classroom management demands modeling behavior, which is congruent with
behavior expected of students;
• Use a private conference to discuss a student’s behavior.
• Inappropriate conduct on a teacher’s part invites a student’s response in kind and leads
to further complications; and
• Use firmness and consistency along with fairness and courtesy.

It is important that teachers use sound professional judgment regarding lesser infractions when
dealing with student discipline issues. It is advised that teachers work as a team to first identify
possible solutions to discipline problems.

Level 2: Disciplinary infractions that are persistent and go beyond normal corrective actions

Discipline requires common sense and good judgment always. If a student is loud, belligerent,
and/or blatantly defying you or disrupting your entire class, and if you have exhausted ALL
measures at your disposal, please send him or her to administration. Be sure that the student is
accompanied by a written description of his or her behavior.

Good school discipline is accomplished through a team effort of all staff and administration. Each
staff member is expected to supervise pupil activity throughout the campus. Should a student
demonstrate disorderly conduct, it is the expectation that the behavior is addressed promptly and
without provocation.

Level 3: Excessive and disruptive behavior that violates classroom and school rules, policies
and procedures

If certain offenses occur, a student should be sent immediately to the office, particularly if there is
an issue of safety.

As a school policy, a teacher is not authorized to suspend or expel a student from class or
school. This is an administrative responsibility. A teacher may recommend suspension after
all other disciplinary measures have been exhausted.

The principal may suspend a student from class or school, if behavior warrants such, for a period
not to exceed three (3) days at a time.

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