Discipline in Mrs. Wyatt's Class
I believe that a positive learning environment is essential for all students in the classroom. I want students to be enthusiastic about their classroom and feel that this is a place where they can succeed. Students will be encouraged in a positive way and be responsible to show self-control in their behavior. My expectation is that all students are capable of behaving appropriately. It is my goal to use positive reinforcement rather than focus so much on the negative consequences for this to be achieved.
6 Pillars of Character
Our classroom has been aligned with 6 Pillars of Character that we will be learning in our classroom. The students will be expected to show all 6 pillars at all times. The pillars are:
1. Trustworthiness
2. Respect
3. Responsibility
4. Fairness
5. Caring
6. Citizenship
We can tie all 6 Pillars of Character into one classroom rule:
We will be caring and live by the Golden Rule. We will treat others with respect and fairness. We will be trustworthy and show responsibility in our learning. We will show good citizenship by doing our share, obeying rules and cooperating with others.
Encouragement
You and I have the important responsibility to encourage and support your child. Our mutual desire is to help your child enjoy the good times and learn from the tough times.
Consequences
Occasionally, students forget classroom expectations, so I will use a behavior system based on clearly established expectations and consequences. This behavior system is based on a three-step process:
1. Verbal Warning, student places their Pillars Book on their desk.
2. Student places pillars book on the teacher's desk and the teacher and student reflect and record the pillar that was not followed.
3. Detention will be served during recess or in a buddy classroom if a student has more than one pillar recorded in a day.
Each Thursday, your child will bring home their pillars book. Any pillars not followed will be recorded in the book. Please sign and have your child return the book to school on Friday. If a child forgets to bring home their pillars book or does not have it signed, responsibility will be recorded. If your child has two or less marks in their pillars book for the week, they will earn a star. If your child has more than two pillar marks they will not be able to participate in any free time earned by the class.
Severity Clause
For a serious disruption such as fighting, destroying property, refusing to work or for severe defiance, a child would be referred directly to the principal. The parent would then be contacted.
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