I feel the best discipline is to have interesting relevant classes that students can participate in and know that they are helping themselves. Our administration backs our teachers like that. We have what could be construed as a strict school, but it is better than the alternative.
New student come in and are really surprised at the quality of most of the classrooms.
We are not perfect. Newer teachers have the most behavior problems, but as they learn how to discipline students and gain their respect, their discipline improves. Books included range from The Ugly Duckling to Romeo and Juliet. I'm not sure, but I'm wondering if schools, although not required to follow the state's recommendations, might feel pressure from parents and communities to push these books into the classroom. Saturday school or a full day in ISS is assigned.