Behavior Procedures

At Little Harbour School, we strive to use natural consequences and dialogue to help students change their behavior. Consequences are tailored for each student, rather than adhering to a “one size fits all” approach. 

If a child chooses not to accept responsibilities, or infringes on the rights of others, any of the following may occur: 

• A warning by a teacher or other school employee in which the student is informed of appropriate behavior and expectations

• The staff member may determine a consequence for the behavior. Each classroom has a classroom management plan that is used to address less serious infractions within the classroom environment. If several consequences have been tried without changing the behavior, the teacher will contact parents and may complete a behavior report, seeking administrator support.

• When a behavior report is completed, parents will be notified of the behavior and the impending consequences. Consequences will be determined by the administrator handling the situation.

• For behaviors  which are unusually severe or unsafe, or  repeated behaviors, it is possible that a student may receive an in-school suspension. During this time, a student will be supervised in a room separate from classmates. A student in in-school suspension is expected to do classwork during this time as well as work towards responbility for his/her actions. 

• Under extreme circumstances, a student may receive an out of school suspension. This may result from repeated severe infractions of school rules,  or behavior that is deemed to be harassing or dangerous to one’s self or others. Prior to a student’s return to school, the student and parents will be required to meet with the Principal and other appropriate school staff. 

• Appropriate behavior is also expected on the bus. The bus company will notify the school of serious bus incidents, and the school will follow up with necessary discussion and/or disciplinary action. Parents will be notified of unsafe or inappropriate behavior on the bus. Students with repeated or serious infractions may lose the right to ride the bus. Please see the Bus Policy for more information.