The maintenance of good student behavior is an important part of the child’s development and safety. Every child has a right to an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.

1. Pleasantville Core Beliefs- All teachers are able to choose their own methods for classroom management as long as the Pleasantville Core Beliefs are not violated. These beliefs are:

• Students should be responsible for solving their own problems with adult guidance.
• Students should learn that breaking rules results in consequences.
• Preserving and/or enhancing a student's self-respect and dignity is crucial to a successful disciplinary action.
• Discipline is considered an opportunity for personal growth.
  

2. The POLAR program helps to support positive behaviors in our students. Each marking period, an awards assembly will be held to recognize those students who consistently follow school rules. Classroom teachers will be able to choose up to two students a month to receive a certificate and other rewards at the quarterly assemblies.

3. Students must learn that negative behavior generates certain consequences. Whenever possible, logical consequences will be utilized. A few consequences to consider are: reprimand, loss of recess, time-out seat, time-out in another classroom, parent contact, and behavior modification programs. Before a student is sent to the office with a referral, it is expected that at some time, that student’s parents have been contacted about his or her behavior.

4. If the inappropriate behavior continues after classroom consequences have been implemented, a student behavior referral form will be completed. The administrator then will act in accordance with the District’s code of conduct.

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