Parents' Guides to Student Success

It was great to see everyone at Curriculum Night on Thursday! Teacher's handed out packets including various items such as school discipline and homework policies and what to expect in the upcoming year. I've mentioned Common Core before and I thought I would let you know there is a resource put out by the National PTA that outlines what your child should learn by the end of the year. I'll include the link here and I'll also put it on the side where the other links are located. I'll also include the Intermediate Discipline plan so you have easy access to it. If you have any questions, let me know!

Parents' Guides to Student Success

Intermediate Discipline Policy 

Responsibilities for Learning                                                  Responsibilities for Behavior

               Complete class work                                                           Follow school/classroom rules

               Complete homework                                                          Respects rights and property

               Follows directions                                                                 Practices self-control

   Participate/exhibits effort                                                    Works cooperatively

Responsibilities for Effective Communication

                              Communicates appropriately

                              Respectfully expresses ideas clearly

                              Is an attentive listener

·      These responsibilities are aligned and reported on the elementary report card.

·      Evendale students are expected to be positive problem solvers and work with staff members to solve problems that arise though the use of the conflict stoppers, Think It Through sheets and Peace Path.

·      If a student fails to meet the expectations, the intermediate classroom discipline plan will be followed.  In addition, an “N” may be reported on the report card in the area of the infraction(s).

·      Severe infractions will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

·      The Evendale Student Handbook describes the types of infractions and the range consequences in more detail.

·      Students will receive recognition based on how well they achieve the Evendale Expectations.

Intermediate Action Steps to Discipline
Step 1	Warning (verbal, nonverbal cue, etc)-connection to specific expectation that was not followed.
Step 2	Completion of Think it Through Sheet- Teacher/student conference
Step 3	Same as above and loss of recess, note in planner
Step 4	Phone call home- document parent phone call
Step 5	Same as above and submit behavior documentation report to principal, contact parent and possible request of conference, and multiple infractions might result as an “N” reported on report card.
Step 6	Same as above and office referral

Students can be recognized for their successes throughout the year in various ways including, verbal praise, recognition on announcements, inclusion in the newsletter, reward recess, choice time, homework passes, certificates, S’s recorded on report cards, and semester and end-of–the-year awards assemblies.