Removal from the Classroom
If a student’s behavior is significantly disruptive or poses a safety concern, they may be temporarily removed from the classroom. This is not a punishment but an opportunity to reset and reflect.
Removals will follow this process:
The student will be escorted or sent to a designated staff member (e.g., Dean, Counselor, or Reset Room).
The staff member will work with the student to identify the behavior and develop strategies for re-entry.
Communication will be made with the classroom teacher and parent/guardian.
Students may return to class once they are ready to engage appropriately.
Short-Term Reset or Behavior Reflection (Cool Down/Reset Room)
For students needing more structured support to regulate behavior, a short-term reset may be assigned. This involves time away from the classroom in a supervised setting to:
Reflect on behavior
Practice calming techniques
Set goals for returning to class
These resets are generally short in duration (30 minutes to half a day) and aim to help students self-regulate and successfully rejoin their peers.
In-School Suspension (ISS)
In cases of repeated disruptive behavior or significant infractions of the school’s code of conduct, a student may be assigned to In-School Suspension. During ISS:
The student remains at school in a supervised, separate environment.
Academic work will be provided.
Behavioral coaching and/or counseling support will be available.
Parent/guardian will be informed of the reason and duration of ISS.
In-School Alternative Program (ISAP)
When a student continues to struggle with behavior despite other interventions, they may be placed in the In-School Alternative Program for a longer period (multiple days or weeks). This program provides:
A structured environment with a smaller student-to-staff ratio
Continued access to academic instruction
Targeted social-emotional and behavioral supports
Close collaboration with families and support staff