A child’s attitude and behavior at school greatly affects his ability to learn. The skills and attitudes developed in elementary school are the foundation for adult responsibility and leadership. Students at our school, like members of any community, have certain rights and responsibilities. As a school we are obligated to protect those rights and insist upon fulfillment of those responsibilities. We strive to help each child develop self-control, self-esteem and a cooperative spirit. As part of DoDDS and the Ansbach military community, we must provide a safe, orderly environment for learning; and we expect parents to support us in that effort.
· respect themselves and their parents
· respect teachers and other school adults
· respect fellow students
· respect school property
In addition, we have school rules designed to promote safe behavior such as walk instead of run, keep hands and feet to one’s self, and use equipment properly. In each classroom, teachers establish expectations for behavior that will enable each child to learn, to feel safe, and to feel accepted as a member of the class community. Our focus as a school is to help children make the best choices for their own behavior in a variety of situations. Each teacher has a progression of negative consequences to be used when children behave inappropriately and a repertoire of positive consequences to reinforce and reward appropriate behavior.
Negative consequences usually progress from
warning
time out
loss of recess or privilege
parent notification
referral to counselor
individual behavior contract
referral to administration which may result in suspension from school