• Time-Out Procedures

    The goal of the Time Out concept is to teach student responsibility and to provide an opportunity for the student to evaluate the behavior(s) they have chosen and to develop the skills to make more effective choices. The primary purpose of Time Out is not to punish the student, but to remove them temporarily from the situation where the problem has occurred. It also provides the classroom teacher and the other students with an opportunity to be separated from the disruptive behavior.

    TIME-OUT I: The teacher handles discipline problems one-on-one. After a conversation, the student must verbally commit to follow the classroom rules. The teacher is expected to make the rules clear so students know what is expected from the first day of class.

    TIME-OUT II: If the student continues to act inappropriately, the teacher will assign a consequence which may include, but is not limited to:

    •      Isolation within the classroom
    •      Discussion with student after class
    •      Parent notification and/or meeting
    •      Detention
    •      Referral to Principal