DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES IN SIXTH GRADE

CLASSROOM AND CAMPUS BEHAVIOR

For classroom infractions, such as unnecessary talking, disrespect to teachers or fellow students, or not being on task, the procedure is as follows:

1. The student is reminded in class about behavior.

2. The teacher talks with the student alone.

3. If the infraction is serious (usually a problem referred by noon aides, parents, other teachers, or other students), the team assesses the situation with the student and determines if the parents should be called or a referral to the principal is necessary.

4. From time to time, as needed, and always at the beginning of the third trimester, the team talks with the entire sixth grade class about concerns.

CELL PHONE/ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY

For the Purpose of this policy, the term “cell phone” refers to any privately-owned electronic device that has a screen, bluetooth capability, the ability to connect to a wireless network, take photographs, play music, videos, or games, downloadable apps, or to communicate with other people (e.g. Apple iWatch, smartphone, tablet, etc.). This also includes AirPods and earbuds.

• Cell phones are not to be used during the school day for any reason.

• No calls or texts can be made from the student’s device (including chromebooks) during the school day (8:10-2:50)

• Students who need to make a call, may ask to go to the front office to use the office phone.

• Prior to entering class, students must silence cell phones and place them in the designated spot in the homeroom class. 

• iWatches must also be placed in the designated spot in the student’s homeroom.

• With a teacher’s expressed permission, a cell phone may be taken out in class and used ONLY for the purposes stated by the teacher.