Speak in a tone of voice appropriate for situation Apply school rules (i.e. cafeteria, bus, restroom) Walk in an orderly manner throughout the school building Utilize good decision-making skills to maintain the safety of self and others Work collaboratively in structured and unstructured activities resolution skills Use refusal skills to resist peer pressure Grades 2-4 Decision-making Skills and Responsible Behaviors Objectives Students will: 2-4.3.01 Demonstrate the ability to respect the rights of self and others. 2-4.3.02 Demonstrate knowledge of how social norms affect decision making and behavior. 2-4.3.03 Identify and apply the steps of systematic decision making. 2-4.3.04 Generate alternative solutions and evaluate their consequences for a range of academic and social situations. 2-4.3.05 Identify and perform roles that contribute to one’s school and local community. Example Behaviors that Document Mastery of Decision-making Skills and Responsible Behaviors Individual Behavior: Assist in development of classroom rules/norms Make wise behavior choices Identify digital resources that inform decision making Initiative Interaction: Engage respectfully with persons of different individual, social and cultural norms evaluate behavior choices before taking action set personal and academic goals Responsive Interaction: Accept responsibility for behaviors Participate in school-wide and community service projects Choose appropriate behavior when confronted with various options Grades 5-8 Decision-making Skills and Responsible Behaviors Objectives Students will: 5-8.3.01 Evaluate how honesty, respect, fairness and compassion enable one to take the needs of others into account when making decisions. 5-8.3.02 Analyze the reasons for school and societal rules. 5-8.3.03 Analyze how decision-making skills improve study habits and academic performance. 5-8.3.04 Evaluate strategies for resisting pressures to engage in unsafe or unethical activities. 5-8.3.05 Evaluate one’s participation in efforts to address identified needs in one’s school and local community. Example Behaviors that Document Mastery of Decision-making Skills and Responsible Behaviors Individual Behavior: Make thoughtful decisions to Initiative Interaction: Engage in positive peer groups Responsive Interaction: Resist pressure to engage in
period/subject of the school day for the first exclusion, (West Virginia Code ) Voluntary weekend detention () In-school suspension *West Virginia Code prohibits the use of suspension solely for not attending class. While out-of-school suspension is not recommended for Level 1 Inappropriate Behavior, if used at the discretion of the school administrator, it should be limited to a maximum of three (3) days. Law enforcement notification if warranted. Absent a real and immediate threat to school or public safety, incidents involving public order offenses shall be considered school discipline issues to be handled by school officials rather than criminal law issues warranting formal law enforcement intervention. Inappropriate Language A student will not orally, in writing, electronically, or with photographs or drawings, use profanity in general context (not directed toward any individual or group). Possession of Inappropriate Personal Property A student will not possess personal property that is prohibited by school rules or that is disruptive to teaching and learning. Skipping Class* In accordance with WVBE Policy , a student will not fail to report to the school’s assigned class or activity without prior permission, knowledge or excuse by the school or by the parent/guardian. Tardiness* A student will not fail to be in his/her place of instruction at the assigned time without a valid excuse. Vehicle Parking Violation A student will not engage in improper parking of a motor vehicle on school property. Behaviors Definitions – Level 2 Interventions and Consequences LEVEL 2: Disruptive and Potentially Harmful Behaviors – disrupt the educational process and/or pose potential harm or danger to self and/or others. The behavior is committed willfully but not in a manner that is intended maliciously to cause