Culturally Responsive - TFI 1.6 Elaboration
Teams employ and support an instructional approach to discipline that emphasizes teaching pro-social skills (rather than using exclusionary discipline and zero tolerance policies). They examine policies and disciplinary practices for disparate impact and from a power versus purpose perspective (i.e., policies and practices that reflect the preferences of staff versus those with a clear purpose linked to educational outcomes).
All teachers greet students at the door during passing period (Positive Contacts)
Acknowledge and Correct Hallway Expectations (4+ to 1-)
Encourage students to be on time (Active Supervision)
Welcome students to class and conduct a brief check-in before beginning instruction
Greet tardy students as they enter (Positive Contacts)
Respectfully prompt tardy students to follow the in-class Late Arrival Procedure - sign the tardy log/clipboard, go directly to their seats, complete a self-reflection sheet (Restorative Questions)
All teachers stand at their doors during passing period
Warn misbehaving students of possible consequences
Tell students to keep moving and get to class
Enter class and begin instruction
Sweep hallways to usher tardy students to the cafteria
Deliver consequence: warning, detention, notify caregiver.
Policies, practices, and procedures guide the day-to-day actions of staff.