Referral Matrix

Level 1:

Classroom Managed

Behaviors that impact only the student


  • Not prepared

  • Out of seat

  • Breaking pencils

  • Not following directions

  • Whining

  • Playing in desk

  • Not doing classwork

  • Not in line

  • Sleeping

  • Copying behaviors

  • Not listening

  • Leaning in chair

  • Refusing to work

  • Crawling on floor

  • Not taking responsibility for action


**Students should only receive referrals at this level AFTER at least 3 reteaching opportunities have occurred unsuccessfully by the classroom teacher and 3 consequences have been applied with no results.

Level 2:

Minor Referral (Refocus)

Behaviors that interfere with the learning of others


  • Inappropriate Language

  • Physical Contact/Aggression

  • Defiance/Disrespect/Noncompliance

  • Disruption

  • Dress Code Violation

  • Dress Code

  • Technology Violation

  • Property Misuse










Level 3:

Major Referral (Admin)

Behaviors that affect an orderly environment

  • Abusive Language

  • Defiance/Disrespect/Noncompliance

  • Disruption

  • Dress Code Violation

  • Fighting/Physical Aggression

  • Forgery/Theft

  • Harassment/Bullying

  • Inappropriate Display of Affection

  • Lying/Cheating

  • Out of Bounds

  • Property Damage

  • Skipping Class

  • Technology Violation

**3 Minors of the Same Behavior in a Month

Level 4:

Immediate (Admin)

Harmful/Illegal Behaviors

  • Abusive Language (sexual harassment, racist language, directing severe swearing at a teacher or peer)

  • Alcohol

  • Arson

  • Bomb Threat

  • Combustibles

  • Fighting/Physical Aggression (Fist Fight, Intentional Injury)

  • Insubordination

  • Out of Bounds

  • Skipping Class

  • Tobacco

  • Weapons (real or look alike)