What are some practical responses, in the moment, to student attitude in the classroom? (i.e.how should you respond to the little things students do that are rude, disrespectful, or just annoying?

1. When engaging a student that’s creating an issue in class, the first thing to keep in mind is the long game. Use your skills to de- escalate the situation. The goal of the exchange is to emphasize the expectations of the classroom and to promote a positive educational environment for all the students.  Disrespectful behavior takes away from the students, the teacher and the whole class.

2. Engage the student on an individual basis. If there is no traction from the individual conversation, then call home to speak to a guardian about the disrespectful behavior you are encountering.

3. If the parent contact does not yield a change in behavior then engage the student’s house team.

Your presence is the number one deterrent!

Call House for any emergency help

What are some practical responses, in the moment, to student attitude in passing;

a. Ask the student to pause for a brief conversation

b. If the student pauses, introduce yourself before addressing your concern of the perceived disrespect.

c. After sharing your concern, share optional positive responses to what caused concern for you.

d. If the student does not pause following your request, record the date, time and location of the encounter. Contact any dean to share your disrespectful student encounter. 

e.  The appropriate house team member will contact the reporting staff member to share the resolution for the reported behavior.

Your presence is the number one deterrent!

If you witness a fight starting, contact any House immediately. 

If you are near a fight that is happening, please clear out on-lookers and keep the area safe.

Utilize your voice to clear an area.

Protocol for a post physical altercation between students:

a. The appropriate house team engages the process with the student and guardians.

b. Consequences for the infraction typically includes time in (ISI/ISS) and time out of the building.  

c. The student may be recommended for sessions with our youth 360 counselors.

    d. The house team engages the student for pull out sessions as recommended by     the whole team. 

    e. If you witnessed the fight or intervened, you will be asked to fill out a statement.