Behavior & Discipline

I take a proactive approach to behavior management in my classroom, drawing heavily on the philosophies behind Love and Logic and PBIS. From day one, students are front-loaded with the classroom routines, procedures, and expectations they need to feel successful, and we revisit these lessons throughout the year using consistent language and positive reinforcement.

Our focus all year long is helping students recognize what they can control — themselves — and practice ways to stay calm when they're frustrated by things outside their control.

I've included my discipline policy below so you have a clear picture of how behavior is handled in my classroom. If a student is consistently engaging in unexpected behavior, I'll reach out to you right away so we can work together on next steps and any additional supports that might help.

When students make a poor choice, I see it as a chance to teach responsibility rather than hand out punishment. Students are asked to be honest about what happened and work through a logical, related consequence. They never lose earned points or privileges, and they'll never lose recess time because of behavior — unless it's a safety concern. My goal is never to punish your child, but to teach them.