The rules are written in a positive manner with a list of consequences. Keep our school clean Keep yourself and others safe Observe bicycle safety. The staff can complete a Discipline Slip to accompany a child who is sent to the principal for counseling. There were 4 suspensions and no expulsions in 1999-00. On-going professional development for the school staff is an important part of improving the school program.
Teachers attend workshops and conferences to improve their skills.
Seven days of staff development were provided to all teachers. Neil Cummins Elementary receives additional funds from the state each year. We follow a six-year cycle to update our school plan for two curricular areas, math and reading. Each year, we send representatives to the curriculum committees for writing, planning of staff development, and dissemination of timely information in the areas of language arts, social studies, math, science, health, and assessment. The ETF plays a major role in aligning our curriculum to the state frameworks and content standards .