| John E. Albright Discipline Handbook |
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| Philosophy Statement: |
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We believe that all students have the right and responsibility to learn in a safe and academically effective environment. The discipline program of Albright Middle School acknowledges the unique needs of your children and serves to develop appropriate behaviors as defined in our three building expectations. |
| Students Rights and Responsibilities: |
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Students have the right to be safe in school.
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| They have the responsibility to make school safe by refraining from any behaviors that could cause physical harm to themselves or others. |
| Students have the right to use school property and materials. |
| They have the responsibility to use school property and materials appropriately and refrain from any behaviors that would be destructive. |
| Students have the right to learn to their potential. |
| They have the responsibility to conduct themselves in a manner that ensures a positive learning environment that is conducive to each student's achieving his/her full learning potential. |
| Students have the right to be respected and have emotional security. |
| Students have the responsibility to respect others. |
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| PBIS Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support |
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PBIS Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is a proactive systems approach to creating and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment in schools. This school wide behavioral system includes the following steps:
- Behavioral expectations are defined and stated in a positive ways as simple rules.
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- Appropriate behaviors are acknowledged with “Viking VIP Tickets”. Any staff member can reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom, cafeteria, bathroom, hallway, etc.
- Students are nominated for the Viking “Wall of Fame” and students are showcased for being respectful, responsible, or safe.
- Incentive days are held quarterly and students receive special activities for receiving no Major Office Referrals and having all homework completed at the end of the quarter
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| Use of Computers and the Internet |
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Access and use of computers/internet is part of the District 48 curriculum. Students are allowed access to information and data on the internet which is consistent with the goals of the educational program. Use of the computers/ internet is a privilege, not a right. Any violation of the District 48 Board Policy 6:235 will result in serious consequences.
Those violations include:
- Use of the computer network for any illegal activities, including, but not limited to copyright violations and unauthorized access to or unauthorized use of databases.
- Use of the District’s computer network or District’s means of access to the Internet for personal, financial, or commercial gain.
- Use of electronic mail communication for personal or anonymous messages, or communications unrelated to the school program.
Disciplinary Options: Parent contact, loss of computer/internet privileges, suspension/expulsion, referred to authorities for legal action. |
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| Behaviors and Consequences |
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Each case will be considered on an individual basis. Students need to be aware of, and understand the behavior expectations of the school and the usual consequences if those behavior expectations are not met. Each classroom teacher/supervisor will handle all routine discipline problems. Teachers will refer continued problems to the principal as needed. All serious issues will be sent to the principal immediately with a Major Office Referral. Major Office Referrals communicate to the principal the specifics of what has occurred and the steps already taken to stop the unacceptable behavior. More serious disciplinary options may be imposed for repeated acts of misconduct.
Note: Corporal punishment shall not be used. Corporal punishment is defined as slapping, paddling, or prolonged maintenance of students in physically painful positions, or intentional infliction of bodily harm. Corporal punishment does not include reasonable force as needed to maintain safety for other students, school personnel, or persons, or for the purpose of self-defense or the defense of property. Only certified personnel are permitted to use this reasonable force. |
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| Suspensions |
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Suspension is the exclusion of a student from school for a period of one to ten days. |
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Suspensions may be either in-school or out-of-school. Suspended students may not participate in any extracurricular activities, practices, etc., during the suspension. Suspensions may result in students being withheld from other school activities, including ski trips, incentive days, picnics, or end-of-the-year eighth grade activities. |
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| Student Trips |
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Students going on the seventh and eighth grade trips must have at least a 2.0 GPA and no suspensions for that year up to the time of the trips. |
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| Other Notes |
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This handbook does not include individual classroom teacher or grade level team behavior policies that cover less serious behavior problems and may vary with individual teachers or teams. The purpose of this handbook is to communicate district and school-wide expectations and consequences for serious behavior problems |
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