Discipline Policies & Procedures

In an effort to formulate, adopt and disseminate a discipline policy for youth activity, PARTICIPANTS, PARENTS and STAFF, have selected existing guides and ideas from other programs and agencies and, where necessary, adapted them for our local needs.

A serious disciplinary problem is one in which a child is hampering the smooth flow of the program by either requiring constant one-on-one attention; is inflicting physical or emotional harm on other children; is physically abusing staff or is otherwise unable to conform to the rules and guidelines of the program.

When conflicts over the rights of other people and property develop, it is our goal to work with the individual youths, listening to what each has to say and helping to resolve the conflict through effective communication.

1 – Verbal Warning

2 – Refocus Time

3 – Removal from Activity

4 – Parent Call/Written Notification

5 – Expelled for the day (parent pick-up)

6 – Expelled from eSTARS program (Extreme behavioral offenses will result in immediate expulsion)

***No refund will be issued if student is expelled from program***

CODE OF CONDUCT

The activities outlined below are strictly prohibited. Any participant or staff member who violates this Code is subject to discipline, up to and including removal from the program.

• Abusive language towards a staff member, volunteer or another participant

• Possession/use of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs or reporting to the program while under the influence of drugs or alcohol

• Bringing dangerous or unauthorized materials such as firearms, weapons, or other similar items

• Taking materials that do not belong to the student

• Discourtesy or rudeness to a fellow participant, staff member or volunteer

• Verbal, physical or visual harassment of another participant, staff member or volunteer

• Conduct endangering the life, safety, health, or well-being of others

• Failure to follow any eSTARS policies or procedures

• Bullying or taking unfair advantage of any participant

• Failing to cooperate with adult supervisor / leader / mentor

• Failure to leave area in the condition in which you found it, including restrooms, gym, hallways and any other area used.

I have read and understand the eSTARS Code of Conduct. I agree to abide by the rules described above and understand that I may be removed as a participant, volunteer or coach if I violate any of these rules.

Keep in mind that the staff is on site to provide supervision, if there is a matter concerning your child, another child or a staff member you should approach your child’s camp instructor. eSTARS reserves the right to modify or change any of the above policies.

***No refund will be issued if student is expelled from program***