Daily Communication Through Assignment Book

Assignment Books are used for:

• • Recording daily agenda, homework, and important notes

  • Communicating behavior daily

  • Recording reading minutes each night

  • Parent signature required each night

Teachers will note both positive highlights and areas for growth.

Kids of Christ Core Expectations and Behaviors

All students are expected to show Christ-like character by:

• Greeting others with kindness and warmth.

• Using manners in all situations.

• Standing up for others with courage and love.

• Sharing ideas respectfully and openly.

• Giving compliments sincerely.

• Accepting compliments graciously.

Kids of Christ Greet Others

Romans 12:10 – "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."
3 John 1:14 – "Greet the friends there by name."

Kids of Christ Use Manners

Ephesians 4:32 – "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
1 Peter 2:17 – "Show proper respect to everyone..."

Kids of Christ Stand Up for Others

Proverbs 31:8–9 – "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves... defend the rights of the poor and needy."
Isaiah 1:17 – "Seek justice. Defend the oppressed."

Kids of Christ Share Ideas

1 Corinthians 14:26 – "Everything must be done so that the church may be built up."
Philippians 2:4 – "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."

Kids of Christ Give Compliments

1 Thessalonians 5:11 – "Encourage one another and build each other up."
Proverbs 16:24 – "Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."

Kids of Christ Accept Compliments

James 1:17 – "Every good and perfect gift is from above..." (Recognizing that compliments reflect the gifts God has given us.)
Philippians 2:3 – "In humility value others above yourselves." (Respond with gratitude, not pride.)

Kids of Christ Pledge

Recited daily to remind students of their commitment:

Because I am a Kid of Christ, 

I pledge today to do my best 

in reading, math, and all the rest! 

I promise to obey the rules 

in my class and in the school. 

I will look for opportunities to be a bucket filler 

and will respect the students’ Circles of Grace 

because I know God is present there.

I’ll expect the best in all I do.

I am here to learn all I can, 

To try my best and to be all I am.

With God’s help, 

I will keep this promise throughout the day.

Behavior Correction Process

1. Gentle Redirection and Verbal Warning
   
   

   • A non-verbal cue and/or a verbal reminder will be used to get the student back on track. The expectation will be stated kindly but firmly.
     
     

2. Assignment Book Comment
   
   

   • If a student continues undesirable behavior after warning, a note will be made in the student’s assignment book.

   • Must be checked and signed by a parent.

   • Consequences could follow depending on behavior. (See potential consequences list)
     
     

3. Parent Email Follow-up and Consequences
   
   

   • If a behavior is repeated and concerning, parents will be emailed. 

   • Consequences will follow depending on behavior. (See potential consequences list)
     
     

4. Student Phone Call Home (during school)
   
   

   • If behavior persists or escalates, student will call a parent to explain the situation directly.

   • Consequences will follow depending on behavior. (See potential consequences list)
     
     

5. Admin Involvement (if necessary)
   
   

   • Reserved for severe or repeated issues, after parent communication steps are followed.

Potential Consequence List:

• lose recess minutes

• lose the privilege of sitting with friends at lunch or during a fun activity

• lose art time and work on an assignment

• extra homework

• lose the chance to do any extra fun activity the class is doing

• sent in the hallway to think or work

• last in line for activities

• lose computer time

• lose any free seating opportunities