Lower School Behavior Policy
We
believe children learn by demonstrating responsibility for their actions and
choices. The following process will be used in dealing with behavior issues:
General Behavior Issues
- Discussion involving student(s) and teacher or administrator.
- Communication with parents, as appropriate.
Recurring Behavior Issues
- Discussion involving
student(s) and Lower School Dean/Director.
- Communication with parents.
- Consequence, as appropriate.
- Conference may be
scheduled with parents, teacher, administrators and the student (if
appropriate) to develop interventions, a support plan and/or
recommendations.
Behavior Issues of Major Concern
- Discussion involving
student(s) and Lower School Dean/Director.
- Contact with parents.
- Conference with parents.
- Interventions, support plan
and/or recommendations developed.
- Consequences that may include
early dismissal, suspension, or expulsion from the school.
Issues Of Major Concern
- Aggressive physical behavior.
- Aggressive verbal behavior,
including profane language.
- Destruction of school/student
property.
- Dishonest behavior including
theft, lying, cheating, and plagiarism.
- Bullying
- Any form of racial or
religious harassment.
- Inappropriate touch, talk or
act of sexual harassment.
- Possession, distribution and/or
use of chemicals and/or weapons.
These reflect extreme behavioral issues and not those that commonly arise with
students in the Breck community. Our objective is to promote a safe, respectful
learning environment within the
