• Correct & Reteach: Inform student of healthy vs. unhealthy words. Remind student that inappropriate language is not to be tolerated within school or amongst others. Remind students of the importance of respect which consists of : respecting students’ spaces physically, emotionally, and mentally.

• Restorative Tasks: 1 on 1 meeting in office with SSW. Assess reasoning for students actions and provide transparency on unsafe nature of these behaviors on other students. Ask student where this kind of language was heard and why they felt comfortable to repeat it to others.

• Replacement Behavior: Ask student where this kind of language was heard and why they felt comfortable to repeat it to others. Encourage student to reflect with SSW on actions and how to move forward.

• Consequences

  • Peer mediation (if necessary) and apology statement.

  • Create a camaraderie system so students can establish healthier interactions and communication. Students will be asked to interact with students involved in situation during lunch recess and engage in healthy play.

  • If necessary based on circumstances of situation, student will be asked to do behavioral check-in’s with SSW and teacher. This will be submitted at the end of every week.

  • Increase participation of student with leadership opportunities (i.e bucket squad, assisting with school led events).

  • Remind student on the importance of learning from errors and of their potential to improve.

• Follow up (if needed)

If case persists, parent must be contacted to schedule meeting with student, SSW, parent and/or principal .