Behavior Policy
In grades 3-5 we will be using a monthly communication calendar to monitor student behavior. Examples of warning behaviors that would be recorded on this log include but are not limited to: talking and or shouting out, being disrespectful, and practicing inappropriate cafeteria or recess behavior.  If a student accumulates 3 warning behaviors in a trimester, they will be issued a demerit.  Certain behaviors such as disrespect towards classmates or faculty, inappropriate language, and physical fighting warrant an automatic demerit and will be handled on a case by case basis.  We ask parents to initial the communication log each night.  Students who go an entire month with an empty log will earn a reward!  
 
Below is the system used for Discipline Notices for grades 4-8: 
Discipline Notice 1, 2 and 3- There will be a parent/teacher conference either in person or via the phone after Discipline Notice 3. The teacher initiates the conference. 
Discipline Notice 4, 5, and 6- There will be a parent/principal/teacher/student conference in school after the 6th Discipline Notice. The homeroom teacher will initiate the plans for the conference. 
Discipline Notice 7, 8, and 9- After a 9th Discipline Notice, the student becomes a candidate for suspension. The principal and pastor will review previous notices and inform all parties of the decision. If a suspension occurs, then the suspension process will proceed. 

Thank you for your continued support in our effort to teach responsibility and accountability to your children. 

Other rewards/incentives in 5^th grade
Students have the opportunity to earn “chance tickets” for making good choices in class.  Each week the tickets earned will be placed in a box.  On Friday random tickets will be selected.  When a student’s ticket is selected; they pick an item from the class prize box.
 
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices
If a student brings a cell phone or another electronic device to school, they must place it in the cell phone basket until the end of the school day.  They may not use these devices on school property unless there is an emergency and have approval to use the device.  Students who do not follow these guidelines will have their cell phone/electronic device sent to the school office.  A parent will be required to pick up the student's cell phone/electronic device from the office.