No consequence should ever be changed just before it is given to a student rule breaker. Creative consequences can be fun, instructive, and improve classroom communication between teacher and student. Developing effective consequences is an important part of the social contract in the prevention dimension. Whatever consequences are selected the educator must be willing to implement them consistently when rules are broken. Effective discipline does not come from the quick mastery of techniques or the implementation of a packaged method.
Effective discipline comes from the heart and soul of the teacher.
It comes from the belief that most students do the best they can, many in what they feel is an adverse environment. It comes from the belief that all students need hope. It comes from the positive energy of the teacher. Only within the frame work of the teacher's internal strength and the development of a hopeful and caring classroom environment can a discipline plan be effective. The School District shall not discriminate in standards or rules of behavior or disciplinary measures, including suspensions and expulsions, on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning impairment or disability.