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Our Discipline Policy

We believe that children learn positive behavior through education and redirection. The most effective way to redirect behavior is to reward those positive actions so that the child will want to repeat them.

The Behavior Modification Center (BMC)

The Behavior Modification Center (BMC) is designed to handle diverse discipline problems.  The BMC is a place where students will be counseled and corrected for inappropriate behavior so as to prevent the reoccurrence of negative behaviors.  Students sent to the BMC continue their academic work and receive appropriate intervention to create a more positive attitude.  Depending on the infraction that occurred, a student’s time in BMC is varied.  The use of the center enables students to stay in school and continue with their academics, as well as to be counseled for rule infractions.

 

 

Corporal Punishment

The utilization of corporal punishment shall not be allowed. Corporal punishment is defined as the use of physical force to the body as a discipline measure.  Physical force to the body includes, but is not limited to spanking, spanking, hitting with the palm of the hand or another object, threats by use of words or ruler, etc. Such actions will be reason for immediate dismissal.

Rules Governing Discipline

 

1) No child shall be subject to any form of corporal punishment by the operator, director or staff of any child at the facility. For purposes of this rule, “staff” shall mean any regular or substitute caregiver, any volunteers, any auxiliary personnel, such as cooks, secretaries, janitors, maids, vehicle drivers, etc..

 

  • No child shall be handled in any way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

  • No child shall ever be placed in a locked room, closet or box.

  • No discipline shall ever be delegated to another child.

 

2) Discipline shall not be used as punishment as it relates to food, rest or toileting.

 

  • No food shall be withheld, or given as a means of discipline.

 

  • No child shall be disciplined for toileting accidents.

 

  • No child shall be disciplined for not sleeping during rest period.

 

All parents/guardians are required to sign and verify that they have received, read and fully understand the above policy.

Distruptive Classroom Behavior

When a child is disruptive in the classroom (after working with the child), the teacher shall notify the parent and the Principal as soon as possible.

A meeting with the parent(s), teacher, and the Principal shall take place to discuss the issue and promptly determine what action must be taken in the child’s best interest.

We never use physical discipline and will not use it at the parent’s request.

 

DISCIPLINARY ACTION POLICY

Core Academy reserves the right to take disciplinary actions with referent to students’ disruptive behavior. The following steps will be taken in order to discourage disruptive behavior:

 

First Offense:

  • Student will receive a written warning to be signed by a parent.

 

Second Offense:

  • A conference will be held between the teacher and the student.

 

Third Offense:

  • A conference will be held between the parent(s), teacher and the Principal.

 

Fourth Offense:

  • The student will be suspended for a minimum of two (2) days.

 

Core Academy reserves the right to dismiss students after the

steps of this policy have been taken depending on the severity of the offense.

 

CORE ACADEMY reserves the right to dismiss children for consistent, disruptive behavior. Violations that result in immediate dismissal are physical action toward a teacher or staff member and/or offensive verbal language.

It is necessary that children learn to develop self-discipline in order to further their learning. We ask that you discuss with your children the importance of and the need for good behavior and a positive attitude at school.  We will not tolerate fighting, disrespect towards others, obscene language, or destruction of school property.  Students who break the rules continuously will be sent to the office and handled accordingly.  If problems reoccur, parents will be called to come in and help resolve the problem.  Please read and discuss these procedures with your child. All students who are involved in a fight or make a threat will be automatically suspended.  Teachers are encouraged to remove disruptive students who interfere with the learning of others.  

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