STOP AND THINK!
Four step discipline model

(Parents: This is the information that is presented to the children regarding the Stop & Think program.)

-The Stop & Think program is designed to help you stay out of trouble

-The program will be used in all areas within the school, including specials subject classes, the cafeteria, and recess

I. Step I: Verbal warning

-Teacher may give a class warning; this does not count toward any individual

-Once the teacher gives you a verbal warning, stating your name, the four-step process has begun

-Teacher will tell you that you are on Step I

-If you have received a verbal warning, and if you misbehave again you automatically go to Step II.

II. Step II: Time out in the classroom (up to teacher to decide length of time)

-You will go directly to the time out chair in your classroom

-Teacher will state that you have a time out

-Teacher will not lecture or discuss your actions with you at this point

-Quickly and quietly proceed to the time out chair

-You are not to do anything while in the time out chair except think about your behavior

-If you give the teacher a hard time or argue, the principal or guidance counselor will be called, and you automatically proceed to Step IV

III. Step III: Time out in another classroom (up to teacher to decide length of time)

-Continued lack of cooperation will result in a time out in another classroom

-The teacher will tell you which classroom to report to

-(Teacher will arrange for students to visit the designated class to see where the time out chair is located)

-Student is to move quickly and quietly; the class you enter is not to be disrupted

-You are not to do anything while in the time out chair except think about your behavior

-Failure to comply results in Step IV

-Time out is designed to give you time to calm down and think about what you’ve done

IV. Step IV: Visit to the principal

-All students will be sent to the office with a Discipline Referral Form

-Failure to comply will result in being escorted by guidance counselor or principal

-Automatic 15-20 minute time out in the office

-You are not to do anything while in the office except think about your behavior

-The principal will discuss your behavior with you if he is available or will call you back at a later time

-Copy of discipline referral goes home to parents and must be signed and returned the next school day

-You will serve whatever disciplinary action the principal deems necessary; which could include detention after school

-If you don’t return the paper on the next school day with a parent signature, you may receive an additional consequence, such as the loss of recess

Step IV is the only Step that involves your parents

-Each day you start with a clean slate

-If you use inappropriate language, are disrespectful or have a serious or disruptive behavior problem you will automatically go to Step IV.

-Remember, the way you behave is a choice you make – Be sure to STOP and THINK before acting