The Code of Student Conduct provides guidelines based on districtwide policy and procedures for disciplining students. Teachers should review and consider the districtwide plan delineated in the Code of Student Conduct as they develop a classroom plan for disciplining students. Many student discipline problems can be avoided before they occur. Accentuate the positive. Give credit to those who are working well.
Sincere praise is a much better incentive than fear of punishment.
Be sure the work given to students takes into consideration the age, maturity level, attention span, and previous learning experiences of the students. Interesting assignments and activities that engage students in a variety of ways can minimize disruptive off-task behavior. Plan sufficient material and activities to last the entire class period. When a student misbehaves, the teacher should not take the misbehavior as a personal affront. The teacher should not be surprised if the student does not know the reason for the acts of misbehavior and should talk to the student privately and logically.