Embedded Files
What is a Minor Behavior Reflection?
What is a Minor Behavior Reflection?
At WCS, we use the Minor Behavior Reflection form to achieve three main purposes:
Provide space for students to take responsibility and identify a way that they can repair any harm done.
Communicate information with parents/guardians.
Internal data collection tool.
The Minor Behavior Reflection form is not itself a tool for discipline. Some students may have additional consequences as a result of the behavior that they are reflecting on. For example, a student who makes a mess in the cafeteria may be asked to use the Minor Behavior Reflection form, as well as spend some time cleaning in the cafeteria in order to make things right.
My student wrote a Minor Behavior Reflection, what do I need to know?
My student wrote a Minor Behavior Reflection, what do I need to know?
Don't panic! We are all still learning. We all make mistakes. The purpose of informing parents in these instances is to keep you in the know. Your student and the adult involved have it covered. Our focus is on repairing harm done to relationships and/or things. Planning Room Staff and Core teacher will collaborate to determine natural, appropriate consequences that provide an opportunity for students to learn and grow. Conversations at home are also helpful to align our common values between home and school.
Additionally, Planning Room staff will monitor this behavior to identify if there becomes a pattern. A pattern is defined as 3 or more minor behaviors within 30 days. Internally, there may be collaboration between adults in order to identify ways to better support a student.
Behavior Contract
Behavior Contract
If a student writes 3 or more minor behavior reflections within 30 days, they will be referred to the planning room to create a behavior contract. This will trigger a process which includes collaboration with parents/guardians, and relevant school faculty/staff. There may be additional consequences such as loss of privileges, in school suspension, and/or additional education. These decisions will be made on a case by case basis. The contract supports students to reflect on why theyare engaging inthis pattern of behavior, and what changes they could make in order to break this pattern. It also identifies next steps for if behavior of this nature occurs again.
What is a Major Behavior Reflection?
What is a Major Behavior Reflection?
A major behavior reflection is used when a student is referred to the planning room due to behavior that causes significant harm to our school community, a student's relationships, or property. A major behavior reflection is also used when a student has engaged in 3 minor behaviors in 30 days.
The major behavior reflection is also used as a tool to communicate home to families, encourage students to take responsibility, and for internal data collection.
When a student engages in a major behavior, there can be additional consequences that match the intensity of the behavior.
My student wrote a Major Behavior Reflection, what happens next?
My student wrote a Major Behavior Reflection, what happens next?
When behavior occurs that is not aligned with our school values, our focus is on repairing harm done to relationships and/or things. Planning Room Staff and Core teacher will collaborate to determine natural, appropriate consequences that provide an opportunity for students to learn and grow. Because the intensity and impact of a major behavior is high, the consequences will be aligned. Possible consequences include:
Restorative Process
Parent Meeting
Education
Legal process
In School Suspension
Out of school Suspension
Loss of privileges
Report abuse