Progressive Discipline Guide

1. Progressive Discipline Guide

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3. Abraham Lincoln High School TEACHER COMPONENT These issues are to be handled by the classroom teacher: Eating, drinking & chewing gum in class Cheating Class tardiness Talking / disruption Horseplay Inappropriate noises Late, missing, or incomplete homework/assignments Littering Occasional Defiance Negative Attitude No-Show for detention

4. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide TEACHER Cont. Non participation Not following classroom rules Not prepared for class Out of Seat Passing notes Playing with toys/electronics Rudeness Talking in Class Teasing/bothering other students Throwing items

5. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide DEAN The Dean will receive referrals for the following offenses: Chronic defiance Chronic disruption Committing obscene acts Continued harassment Falsely reporting a fire or bomb Fighting

6. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide DEAN Cont. Gang activity Possession of weapons and/or dangerous objects Substance abuse Tagging Theft/Extortion Vandalism of school property

7. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide ADMINISTRATORS Administrators will handle the following: Referrals from the dean Recommend Expulsion O.T. Appeals

8. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide SCHOOL POLICE Referrals from Dean and/or from Administrators as needed. • Guidance Counselors • To counsel students and offer support • Referrals from dean and/or Administrators.

9. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide Teacher Component Objective: A progressive discipline focus should be followed at this level. Following are recommended strategies that can be implemented in the classroom to address targeted behaviors: Be proactive Meet and greet students as they walk in Positive feedback Model Respect Discipline with dignity

10. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide If problems arise or continue, follow these recommendations: • Proximity correction • Verbal Warning • Name on board • Change seat • In class time out • Reflective Essay • Behavior Letter • Parent Conference • Note/phone call home • Student teacher conference • Detention • Paper Pick-up • Buddy system

11. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide Teacher Component Cont. After having implemented a combination of these strategies to address a specific behavior and the behavior has not improved and/or it has become chronic, you may refer to the Dean. Submit the completed referral form, and provide documentation of previous actions taken.

12. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide Dean- Administrator Component Once the student is referred, the Dean will determine appropriate consequence according to the offense and previous record. Progressive Discipline may once again start at this level.

13. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide Dean- Administrator Component Cont. Any Referral will be documented on the Discipline File. The Dean/Administrator possible consequences may include: Warning Paper pick up Parent Contact Detention

14. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide Dean-Administrator Component Cont. Daily Progress Report Pre-Suspension Parent Conference Student-Teacher Conference Suspension Opportunity Transfer Recommendation to Expulsion

15. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide Referral Process Scenarios

16. Abraham Lincoln High School Dress Code Policy Khaki bottoms White, Red or Black tops/Sweatshirts

17. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolDress Code Policy Enforcement Plan Everyone needs to address Dress Code Phone Master “Dress For Success” Campaign 2nd changing area available nutrition and lunch North Building Dress Code Violation Letter

18. Abraham Lincoln High SchoolProgressive Discipline Guide Monthly Discipline Committee Meetings

19. Teamwork The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual. Vincent Lombardi