One of the most important aspects of a child's education is learning to live and work cooperatively with other students and adults. Our staff makes a continuous effort to provide positive guidance to help children develop consideration and respect for others with an emphasis on courtesy and kindness.

Through program materials, role play, and class discussion we are working to help students develop empathy for others and positive social skills. Our school counselor visits classrooms and often meets with students individually and in small groups to develop skills in self-expression, conflict resolution, and anger management.

Parents may be asked to intervene if their child expresses aggression, hostility, or derision toward another student. Such behavior is harmful to others and will constitute grounds for disciplinary action.

In order to maintain a pleasant atmosphere and an environment conductive to learning, we also need students to cooperate with school policies and disciplinary rules of conduct. Teachers will present these policies and classroom rules to the students and will welcome students' input into policies and rules during class meetings.

Logical consequences for inappropriate or uncooperative behavior will be used to help students learn to comply with classroom and school rules. After continued breaches of conduct on the part of the student, parents will be notified and a conference scheduled for the parents, teacher and student.

Students that have had repeated promptings on complying with school policies may be asked to sign a Behavioral Contract in order to continue enrollment. More serious or chronic breaches of conduct may result in suspension (in-school or out of school) or expulsion. The following behaviors may be considered grounds for such serious action:

1. Fighting or aggressive behavior

2. Demeaning or bullying another student

3. Continuous disruptive behavior

4. Vulgar language

5. Expressions of hostility toward other students or staff

6. Possession of dangerous objects

7. Damage or destruction of school property

We request that all parents support our efforts to maintain an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect. Students will value our guidance if parents express their agreement with our rules and policies. Parents should make clear to their child their expectations for good conduct and compliance with our rules.