1. Our aim is eventual student self-discipline. Until this is accomplished, however, we believe
that external control is sometimes necessary in varying degrees.
2. All students are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner during the school
day. Students are expected to:
a. Respect the rights and property of others.
b. Act in a polite and courteous manner.
c. Practice good safety habits.
3. The teacher has the authority and responsibility to maintain discipline in the students.
Teachers are to:
a. Establish clear class rules.
b. Determine consequences.
c. Use conflict management techniques.
d. Establish a positive reinforcement system.
4. Expectations of proper behavior and consequences for appropriate behavior are to be clearly
communicated to the students.
5. When a student displays difficulty adhering to the management plan, the teacher is expected
to call the parent to discuss this problem. A brief description of the contact must be
recorded.
6. When a teacher requires assistance from the office, a completed discipline form must
accompany the student. The form must be neat and legible because the top copy is sent
home to the parents. The yellow copy is returned to the teacher and the pink
copy is filed in the assistant principal's office.
7. Teachers are encouraged to refer students with habitual behavior problems to the School
Intervention Team.
8. The office referral should be the last effort of the teacher's behavior management plan with
prevention and positive intervention being the first components.
Discipline Implementation
1. Discuss with the students the expectations, consequences and reinforces, daily, for the first
four weeks of school.
2. Post the expectations for behavior and learning in the classroom.
3. Send a copy of the behavior and learning plan to parents and ask
that they sign a statement indicating that they have read and
understand the plans.
4. Place a copy of the plans in the substitute folder.
5. Turn in a draft plan to the Assistant Principal for approval by the first day of student
attendance.
6. IT IS IMPERATIVE FOR CLASSES TO MOVE THROUGH THE HALLWAYS IN
AN ORDERLY, QUIET MANNER! Teachers must maintain strong control especially
during movement to and from recess, lunch, related arts and REST ROOM breaks.
Strategies
1. BE CONSISTENT!
a. Provide the consequence each time it is necessary.
b. Administer the consequence quickly, in a nonjudgmental, non-emotional, matter-of-fact
manner.
c. NEVER LOSE YOUR COMPOSURE!
d. Always remain professional when dealing with student problems. Refrain from making
derogatory remarks or comments about the situation. Students consider any negative
communication as a personal affront.
2. BE FAIR!
a. The plan applies to all students. The plan may not be effective with all students, but follow
through with the plan until another alternative is agreed upon.
b. Each morning is a new beginning. Each student receives a clean slate.
c. NEVER REMOVE A CONSEQUENCE AS A REWARD FOR IMPROVED
BEHAVIOR! The student deserved the consequence or it would not have been issued.
The effectiveness of the consequence diminishes if it can be removed or earned back.
3. PROBLEM SHOOT!
a. If the classroom plan is not working satisfactorily after three days, confer with the assistant
principal to make adjustments.
b. Any changes in the behavior or learning plan must be submitted in writing to, and approved by the assistant principal.
c. Any significant changes must be communicated in writing to the parents.
Action of the Assistant Principal
1. In order for the school-wide climate and discipline to remain effective, a serious consequence
must be administered when a student is referred to the office on a formal discipline report.
2. Extreme care must be taken to justify that an office referral is warranted.
3 Parental contact will be made as soon as possible. The offense and a suitable consequence
will be discussed and administered.
Expectations
“Expectations for Excellence”
Red Bank Elementary is committed to providing a safe, orderly and nurturing environment for our students. The environment of our school is one where staff members and students work together and treat each other with respect and dignity. Faculty, staff and students share responsibilities in all aspects of the school’s operation. Procedures and expectations have been developed and must be adhered to for our school to maintain its goal…”Reaching Beyond Excellence”
During the first few days of school and periodically throughout the school year, formal lessons will be presented which allow for discussion and practice of Red Bank’s “Expectations for Excellence”. In addition, reteaching will occur based on monitoring of behavior trends during the school year. Instruction will be reviewed on an as needed basis for individuals and/or small groups who demonstrate an inability or unwillingness to adhere to these guidelines.
Specific consequences for infractions may include but are not limited to the following:
1. Verbal reprimand
2. Removal from group-send to back of line-reassign seating-participation in informal
“practice session” with teacher
3. For any repeated infractions-referral to principal
4. A letter will be sent to parents explaining the infractions.
5. A conference will be scheduled with an administrator, the parent, and the student.
Depending on the severity of the infraction and student response to intervention, the steps
above may be combined or immediate referral to the principal may be made.
Supervision Expectations
All Red Bank Elementary staff members are expected to adhere to the following
guidelines governing their supervision responsibilities.
All students, parents, and staff members should be treated with respect and courtesy.
Recognition of students who adhere to our guidelines should be provided when deemed appropriate. Keep in mind that since we expect our students to adhere to these guidelines, this praise should not become automatic or expected by our students. Praise, when given, should be honest and specific.
Consistency is the key to success. All of us must consistently enforce all of our school’s guidelines.
Visibility and immediate intervention is crucial in the handling of problem areas.
Do not argue or shout at a student. Calmly “ask” that they adhere to the procedure.
Documentation and parental contacts should be swift. Any student who repeats the same infraction after teacher intervention and/or after parents have been notified will be sent immediately to the principal.
Peer observation/feedback should be utilized when appropriate.
All staff members are expected to adhere to all consequences for infractions.
Most of all…set an example. You are the role model.
Winning Behavior
1. Prepare to Win
A. Bring all materials to class.
B. Leave candy, gum, toys, electronics, hats, and other distracting objects at home.
2. Respect Authority
A. Listen and follow directions the first time they are given.
B. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking.
C. Speak respectfully.
3. Implement the Golden rule
A. Keep hands, feet, and objects to self.
B. No name-calling, cursing, or teasing.
4. Display Self Control
A. No running, hitting, or pushing.
B. Be where you are supposed to be.
C. Sit correctly.
5. Excel in Effort
A. Give your best effort and be part of the team.
Red Bank Students Expectations
Use a quiet speaking voice and avoid shouting at all times.
Make eye contact when speaking with others.
Practice correct grammar when speaking with others.
Pick up litter when you see it in the hall or schoolyard.
Walk in a safe and orderly manner, keeping hands and feet to yourself.
Stop activity, look and listen carefully when someone is speaking to you.
Stop to let others pass in front of you as you travel the hallways.
Open doors for adults or other students who are entering or exiting the building.
Do quality work at all times.
Never say unkind things to or about anyone.
Answer questions with complete sentences.
Speak in a clear, distinct voice.
Complete all assignments neatly and on time.
Respect the property of others.
Work cooperatively with others.
Listen and follow directions carefully.
Encourage each other.
Invite others to join in your group or game at recess.
Use free time wisely-always have a book ready to read if you finish an assignment early.
Notify the adult on duty if someone is using physical force.
Tell your teacher or an adult if you find something that doesn’t belong to you.
If you have a problem with another student, talk to an adult about it.
Treat everyone, as you would want to be treated.
Say nice things to other students when they do well.
Dress neatly at all times.
Keep your desk area and your classroom clean.
Always say “please,” “thank you,” “you’re welcome,” and “excuse me.”
Welcome new students and help them if they need it.
Keep our restrooms neat and clean.
Be on time for school each day.
Be sure you know how you are to get home each day.
Have all necessary school supplies with you.
Take good care of all school furniture and supplies.
Do not bring toys to school.
Never chew gum in the building, on the bus, or on the school grounds.
Breakfast is available to students between the times of 7:00 and 7:40. Each breakfast meal is made up of four food items-one each or two of one serving of a meat or meat alternative or a bread or bread alternative, one serving of fruit or vegetable (1/2 c.) and one serving (1c.) or milk. Two of the food items must be chosen for breakfast. We encourage all students to choose all items.
Each lunch menu is made up daily of five food items-a meat or meat alternative, two or more servings of vegetables or fruit to total ¾ c, a serving of bread or bread alternative, one serving of milk (1 c). Three of the food items listed above must be chosen.
The cafeteria operates under the Micro-Check System of collecting meal fees. The Micro-Check Program works as follows:
Breakfast and lunches are sold by the meal. Costs are publicized by the time of registration each year. The computer system will allow as many meals placed in your child’s account as you wish. The school recommends that students purchase a minimum of 10 meals at one time.
Extra milk and orange, apple, and/or grape juice will be available for a fee yet to be determined and will be sold on a daily basis only. Correct change will be preferred but not required. Juice cannot be used as an exchange for milk unless prescribed by a physician due to a milk allergy. Allergy forms may be obtained from the cafeteria manager.
A la Carte and special sales items will be available on some days for an additional charge. Prices will vary based on the cost of the item and students are required to purchase these items with cash only.
Each student will receive a plastic meal card that will be used for the entire year. When the student purchases a meal, the plastic card is entered into the account machine and a meal is deducted from the student’s account. Meal cards destroyed during the year may be replaced for a fee at the cost of the student.
Parents may apply for free or reduced lunch status by completing the form supplied by the school at the beginning of the year. Parents are responsible for all lunch or breakfast fees not covered by free or reduced lunch.
A reminder note will be sent home with the student when they have only 2 credits left on their lunch ticket. Every Friday a letter will be sent to the parents of students who owe lunch money. At the end of each month the APA will call the parents concerning past due accounts.
All students in the cafeteria must have a school meal tray or a meal brought from home.
Students are not permitted to charge more than 3 meals at a time. Lunch and Breakfast menus are sent home at the beginning of each month in the school newsletter.
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Materials/Supplies
Teachers should request supplies at the end of the school year for the beginning of the next year. This should be done by grade level, not individually. When supplies come in, each grade level team leader should separate them.
Any other purchases during the year must be filled out on a purchase order and approved by the principal. When completing a purchase order, the following guidelines should be followed.
1. Complete the address of the vendor and note any individual who gave the quote.
2. List quantities, catalog numbers, descriptions, unit price, and total price.
3. List the subtotal, discounts, tax, and shipping in order to arrive at the final price.
4. If exact shipping charges are not listed, call the company or use 10% as an estimate.
All school fees are to be collected in the school office. One day of registration and fee payment is scheduled in July to take care of the bulk of these fees. Any student who comes to school with fee money should be sent to the office prior to 9:00 a.m.
Moneybags will be given to teachers at the beginning of the year with receipt books. Any money collected by teachers should be sent to the office in the moneybag with a yellow fee sheet. No money should be left in the classroom at any time.
Each homeroom teacher is responsible for the permanent records of her students. It is imperative that the teacher keeps them in good order and with all information included on the folder. All records should be completed by the teacher on new students. Teachers should record the date the student entered on the record and not the day the record is actually started.
Files on students are confidential and should be checked out of the vault by the secretaries and returned by 4:00 p.m. each afternoon to be locked in the vault. AT NO TIME SHOULD RECORDS BE REMOVED FROM THE SCHOOL.
Anyone going into the record except the classroom teacher should sign the yellow "Record of Inspection of Pupil Records".
LISTED BELOW IS THE ORDER OF ITEMS TO BE PLACED IN PERMANENT RECORDS:
1. Copy of birth certificate - stapled to front
2. Copy of Certificate of Immunization - stapled to front
3. Copy of Social Security number if available - stapled to front
4. Proof of residence – stapled to front (not DO form)
5. Yellow "Record of Inspection of Pupil Records"
6. Photo Release
7. White Picture Sheet
8. MAP Scores
9. PACT Scores
10. Registration form
11. Records from other schools
12. Pertinent Information Folder
a. Retention/promotion forms
b. Eagles profile sheets
c. Accelerated forms
d. Custody papers
e. Special requests or notations
f. DO Approval Form
13.Green card/Permission to Screen
14. Computer Generated Report Card
15. Record tardies and absences in back of record.
Any items missing from the file should be documented on the outside of the file by attaching a note to the file. The teacher should let the assistant principal of instruction know of any missing items.
Attendance is recorded using CLASSXP. Teachers record unexcused absences by clicking once on the student’s name or picture. The office will record all tardies.
Because of our relatively early starting times, we are having a consistent problem with student tardiness. Please help us enforce our rules by sending students to the office for a pass who arrive after the 7:45 bell.
Please record your absences by 8:00 a.m. every morning. If you realize that you have made a mistake, send a note to the office. Send all excuses to the office daily so that they can be recorded properly.
Early Dismissal of Students
Early dismissal of students is handled in the main office. If a parent wishes to pick up his/her child, he/she must sign the child out of school. Do not release a child unless the office contacts you or the parent has a note from the office dismissing the child. No student will be dismissed to anyone who does not have proper identification.
Student Withdrawals
When you are notified that a student is leaving, please fill out a student withdrawal form as soon as possible and return it to the office. We need to make sure all information is accurate before it goes to the student’s new school.
Volunteers are an asset to our school. Volunteers are to be commended for the time they devote to the school and to individual classes. While volunteers may be assigned to individual teachers, a volunteer box is also located in the teacher’s workroom for use during the year. Any teacher may leave work to be done in the volunteer box so that volunteers can work at their convenience. Teachers are encouraged to show their appreciation to volunteers for the assistance through notes, small token gifts, etc.
Listed below are guidelines concerning what tasks volunteers are and are not permitted to do
Volunteers May
1. Make or create games for centers, instructional worksheets, etc.
2. Make bulletin boards; cut out letters, etc.
3. Assist in small group instruction - such as monitoring a math center, having a child
read to them, etc.
4. Duplicate reading, math, social studies, science, or any type of school-related
materials
Volunteers May Not
1. Correct or grade any papers, tests, etc.
2. Record grades or progress reports.
3. Have access to permanent records, psychological reports, or IEP’s.
Students are expected to dress neatly and in a manner which is not considered contrary to good hygiene and disruptive or distracting in appearance. (Parents are reminded that make-up and excessive jewelry can be distracting for elementary age children)
Shorts and skirts should be at an appropriate length and fit properly. A good “rule of thumb” to use is to let the arms hang down by the side and make sure that the length of skirts or shorts falls below the fingertips.
Clothing advertising alcoholic beverages or those with obscenities printed on them are not allowed.
Shoes are to be worn at all times. Enclosed shoes are recommended to ensure safety at recess and in PE class.
Hats are not allowed at school unless special permission is requested from a physician.
Undergarments should not be visible or worn outside of clothing.
Pants must be worn at the natural waistline.
Items that may cause safety issues such as long key chain necklaces, spiked bracelets, etc should be avoided.
Parents will be called to bring alternate clothing in the event that school personnel feel student clothing is not appropriate.
Click here to view the Duty Roster for this year
Textbooks belong to the state and need to be given proper care by children. These materials must be accounted for with caution. Regulations require that records be kept on all textbooks issued to students.
When issuing textbooks to students, entries should be made on the form inside the front cover of the book. The following information should be included in every textbook issued to students: 1. student's name 2. year used 3. condition of book 4. name of teacher. Condition of book is determined by the number of years the book has been used. Use letters A-E to indicate number of year as follows:
A= New D= Used three years
B= Used one year E= Used four years or more
C= Used two years
Students who lose textbooks must pay for a lost textbook before a replacement can be issued to them. The textbook price can be obtained from the APA. (Please note on fee sheet the title of lost book and the name of the student paying for the book.)
A requisition form is provided for requesting additional textbooks and workbooks throughout the school year. A "Textbook Requisition Form" (green) is used for this purpose and may be obtained in the Teacher Workroom in the wall rack. Please use the same "Textbook Requisition Form" to requisition workbooks, reading charts, resource kits, and teacher's editions as well as textbooks.
The office will issue textbooks to students enrolling after the second week of school. It will be the responsibility of the receiving teacher to make the necessary entries in the textbooks. This should be completed as soon as possible after receiving the new student.
Students withdrawing from the school should return all textbooks issued to them before leaving. Consumable math and writing books for first and second graders should be returned, also.
A "Textbook Return Form" (yellow) must accompany all books being returned to the bookroom. The form may be obtained in the Teacher Workroom in the wall rack. Please notify the office before returning books to the bookroom. Generally, the procedure should entail placing the form in the assistant principal's box and waiting for further instruction. In most instances, the assistant principal will either pick up the books or notify the teacher when to return the books.