Discipline Philosophy

At C2E we believe all of us will learn. It is our responsibility to always teach and see through the eyes of the children we serve. Our core values align with this philosophy and therefore we believe that students, no matter how many times they make a mistake, should always learn from their choices and strive to never repeat them. That being said, children develop differently at each age and that needs to be taken into account when making decisions about discipline and consequences. Our approach needs to be grounded in positivity, seeking to understand, and recognizing each behavior has many facets to it. Reacting negatively to a student’s choice should never be our approach.

C2E uses School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) - a proactive, team-based framework for creating and sustaining safe and effective schools. Emphasis is placed on the prevention of problem behavior, the development of pre-social skills, and the use of data-based problem-solving for addressing existing behavior concerns. Schoolwide PBIS increases the capacity of schools to educate all students utilizing research-based school-wide, classroom, and individualized interventions.

Staff will follow the below chart and matrix when managing behaviors.

Minor-Teacher Managed/Level 1 and 2

Major-Office Managed/Level 3

Inappropriate Language

Physical Contact/Horseplay

Defiance/Disrespect

Minor Dress Code violation

Technology/Electronic Violation

Non-compliance

Impulsive behaviors (Blurting out)

Difficulty remaining seated

Cheating

Put-Downs

Property Misuses

Technology Misuse

Abusive Language/Profanity

Fighting/Physical Aggression

Major Dress Code violation

Harassment/Bullying

Vandalism

Forgery/Theft

Possession of Weapon

Possession of Illegal Substance

Chronic Minor Infractions

If behaviors happen at recess, duty teachers should notify teachers as soon as possible. If behaviors happen in a specials class, it is the specials teacher's responsibility to follow the procedures outlined below. All minor and major offenses should be reported to the teacher.

Please keep the following in mind:

• Teachers should set classroom procedures and use only positive reinforcements.

• The consequences should directly relate to the behavior.

• School-Wide PRIDE Tickets are encouraged.

• Please refrain from giving other consequences, not in the PBIS model.

  • For example, names on board, loss of privilege, loss of recess, points, etc

The discipline matrix below is meant to be a guide for assigning consequences to six different levels of offenses. C2E administrators will consult with and include counselors/mental health professionals in deciding consequences when the offense is deemed trauma-related.

Offense

1st infraction

2nd infraction

3rd Infraction

4th Infraction

5th Infraction

Level One: minor disruption/disorderly conduct

Examples: use of the electronic device when not permitted; taking Chromebook home; tardiness; talking during direct instruction; being off-task

The teacher has a restorative conversation.

The teacher has a restorative conversation and the teacher contacts the parents.

Parent Conference - Teacher contacts parent; parent conference with admin present.

Office referral - 1-3 days detention; admin calls parent same day; admin logs in IC.

Office referral- admin determines consequence; admin calls parent same day, logs in IC, and schedules a restorative conference, if appropriate.

Level Two: Major disruptions; repeated adverse behaviors: 

Examples: disrupting the learning environment for other students in the class; directly disrespecting students or teachers; lying to teachers; profanity; ditching class; disobeying a staff request; roughhousing

The teacher has a restorative conversation and the teacher contacts the parents.

Parent Conference - Teacher contacts parent; parent conference with admin present

Office referral - 1-3 days detention; admin calls parent same day; admin logs in IC.

Office referral- admin determines consequence; admin calls parent same day, logs in IC, and schedules a restorative conference, if appropriate.

Office referral- admin determines consequence; admin calls parent same day, logs in IC, and schedules a restorative conference, if appropriate.

Level Three and Above:

Possession/creation of indecent materials; theft; hate speech; harassment/intimidation/bullying; assault; possession/under the influence of controlled substances/tobacco/alcohol; possession of a dangerous weapon

Office referral from a staff member: consequence will be determined by admin

Minimum consequence: 0.5-day suspension; admin calls parent same day; admin logs in IC

Maximum consequence: refer to and follow Colorado Revised Statute 22-33-106 for expulsion

Admin will inform impacted teachers of the consequence.

The sixth infraction of any one level pushes the offense to the next level.