Discipline Policy
 
 
Classroom Rules

1.  Follow directions the FIRST time given.
2.  Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
3.  Raise your hand before speaking or getting out of your seat.
4.  Listen closely when others are speaking. 
5.  Treat others like you want to be treated.....B.A.R.F!
 
 

Card Pulling System
       The behavior management system used in my classroom gives students a visual representation of their behavior for the day.  Students will receive both positive and negative reinforcement.  If a student chooses to break a rule, he or she will receive a consequence for that behavior.  On the other hand, if a student demonstrates kindness or displays good character, he or she will be rewarded for that behavior.
       Each child is assigned a group of color-coded cards on the behavior chart.  Behavior Card colors are as follows:  GREAT Green, OKAY Orange, YUCKY Yellow, ROWDY Red, and PRINCIPAL Purple.  All students begin each day on "Okay Orange," and based on their behavior, the color of the card may change throughout the day.  If a student chooses to disobey a rule, he or she will receive a warning.  If misbehavior continues, the student will be asked to move his or her card to the appropriate color (yellow, then red, and finally purple.)  When students are "caught" demonstrating kindness or good character, they will move their card to green. 
 
 

Choosing to Break a Rule
First Time:          Warning  (no card change)
Second Time:      Move card to Yucky Yellow
                           10 minutes off Recess/Free Time
Third Time:        Move card to Rowdy Red
                           20 minutes off Recess/Free Time
                           Note or phone call home
Fourth Time:      Move card to Principal Purple
                           Sent to Principal's office

Severe Action:    Sent directly to Principal's office

Demonstrating Kindness or Good Character
First Time:         Move card to Great Green
                       Pick a prize out of the Treasure Chest
                           Note or phone call home
 
**Discipline Policy subject to change at teacher's discretion.
 
 

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