Framework for Addressing Specific Behaviors Inconsistent With School Values Actions Inconsistent with Core Value of Respect Progressive Steps to Refocus Steps to support and follow up Oppressive language Oppressive language includes vulgar, profane, homophobic, racist, sexist, ablist, classist, or threatening language Oppressive behavior Includes harassment based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. Lying to school personnel In Class Room Teacher will redirect student toward more appropriate conduct Refocusing: Hall way restorative conversation or in class reflection Referral to V. Principal or other person responsible for restorative discipline Outside of Class Adult will redirect student toward more appropriate conduct Student will get a second opportunity to self-correct Referral Restorative conversation Accountability steps determined Student will be connected to services if need is identified Electronic Usage In Class Room Teacher will redirect student toward more appropriate conduct Refocusing: Hall way restorative conversation or in class reflection Referral Restorative conversation Accountability steps determined Student will be connected to services if need is identified Inappropriate Clothing Includes clothing that is Student gets sent directly to V. Principal or other Restorative conversation Call home Student will be provided alternate
Threat or false report related to explosives harm circle Student will be connected to services if need is identified Mandatory Suspension and Recommendation for Expulsion Bringing or possessing, weapons, firearms, or explosives Using fire arms or weapons Adult should contact security guard to have student escorted to main office Parent will be immediately contacted Restorative conversation will take place with student parent, principal, and dean Student will receive off school suspension and principal will recommend expulsion Additional safety actions may be taken Student and parents will be asked to engage in harm circle Additional accountability steps will be determined if DHP hearing results in student returning to school. Actions Inconsistent with Value of Hard Work Steps to Refocus Steps to support and follow up Academic Dishonesty Classroom Disruption Teacher will refocus student toward appropriate conduct Refocusing: Hall way restorative conversation or in class reflection Referral Restorative conversation Accountability steps determined Connecting students to services if needed Student will be assigned a day in the and Resilience Space on campus Additional Accountability steps will be determined possibly in Circle (Or in restorative conversation among school official, parents, student) Cutting class or unexcused absence Leaving or Teacher will attempt to check in directly with student to identify Restorative conversation Call home Student will be assigned a day in the Responsibility
attempting to leave campus without a pass. root of behavior (if need is identified teacher should refer student directly to services or to dean for additional support) Teacher will call home If behavior persists student will be sent to school discipline official and Resilience Space Additional accountability steps determined in suspension Student will be connected to services if need is identified Actions that more severely act against the value of Hard Work Ongoing actions that go against this value Adult uses discretion to decide whether student should be provided opportunity or if they should be sent directly to dean. Restorative conversation Call Home Accountability steps determined Student will be connected to services if need is identified Actions Inconsistent with Value of Self-Care Steps to Refocus Steps to support and follow up Tobacco possession or use Adult will send student directly to school discipline official Restorative conversation Call Home Accountability steps will be determined Student will be connected to a tobacco use prevention program Actions that more severely transgress against value of Self-Care Ongoing actions that go against this value Adult will send student directly to dean Restorative conversation Call Home Student will be assigned a day in the Responsibility and Resilience Space Additional Accountability steps will be determined Student will be connected to a tobacco use prevention program
Teachers should collectively decide on a set toolbox to address specific behaviors in the classroom in order to provide students with consistency. PROGRESSIVE ACCOUNTABILITY STEPS Step How it will support student and or school community Applicable when… Restorative Action (Making Amends, Making it Right) Gives student the opportunity to make amends for the harm Creates space for student to show that they are able to engage positively if they choose to take advantage of the opportunity. A student has disrupted the classroom or school environment . Detention Way for a student to give back time that they have taken away from the school day or the classroom. Creates time for a student to step back and reflect on ways to re-engage in a more productive and positive way and also for them to reflect on what support they need. When a student has taken away time from the classroom or school environment (consistently late to class or to school, or consistent un-excused absence) Academic or behavioral contract Helps a student be accountable to themselves, their parents and the school, by having someone monitor their progress on academic or behavioral improvement. When a student is showing difficulty being accountable on their attendance or their academic progress Harm Circle When a person harms another, we want the person(s) harmed to have the opportunity to begin to heal and the person responsible opportunity to take accountability for their actions and collectively engage in a process to address the needs and repair harm. When individuals in the school have engaged in an action that has caused harm (fights, verbal altercations, harassment, property damage, theft, threats or false threats) Family group conferencing Similar to Circle but includes parents. Parents are raising, teaching and supporting our students and we want to involve them as much as possible to help build a strong and healthy school community. When a student has engaged in a conflict that is best addressed in presence of family, or when a student is repeatedly engaging in behaviors that do not reflect the values, families will be brought in to participate in making things right Reflection Room We believe strongly in the importance of keeping a student in the learning community during the school day. When a When a student is under the influence of an illegal drug or substance and is not posing an