The Meridian School Discipline Policy Stages of intervention or referral for dealing with inappropriate student behavior               1. Class teacher discusses the concern/problem with the student.                    Intervention may include: Verbal or written plan of action to improve behavior Outlining consequences of further misbehavior 2. Class teacher discusses the issue with the Head teacher with student present. Intervention may include: Reviewing the history of the problem to date Review behavior contract signed by student and discuss Develop a common goal to improve behavior Outline future consequences of further misbehavior 3. Class teacher contacts the parents of the student. Intervention may include: Informing the parents of the type, frequency, and severity of the misbehavior Encourage parental support Arrange to meet with parents and student if deemed appropriate Outline future consequences of further misbehavior 4. Head teacher contacts parents and arranges for meeting. Intervention may include: Reviewing the history of the problem to date Determining the sequence of further interventions e.g. individual discipline plan Copies of action plan for all involved staff, the student and the parents. Student consequences for inappropriate behavior (Parents notified if student reaches steps 4 - 6) 1. Reminder Unacceptable behavior will be identified Choice of improving behavior or moving to Step 2 will be given 2. In-Class Time Out To be decided upon by the class teacher depending on Grade level of student and seriousness of behavior Choice of improving behavior or moving to Step 3 will be given 3. Out-of-class Time out Student to be sent to head teacher or Directors office for a period of time to be decided upon by the class teacher. Choice of improving behavior or moving to Step 4 will be given 4. In School Suspension Student to be sent with class work to the Head teacher/Director for a minimum of 1 hour/maximum half a day. Choice of improving behavior or moving to Step 5 will be given 5. Out of School Suspension Student to stay at home for a period of 1-3 days. Meeting with student and parents before reinstating. Choice of improving behavior or moving to Step 6 will be given 6. Indefinite Suspension Definitions of Interventions and Consequences- Teacher/Student Conference - The teacher will talk to the student and they together will mutually agree upon an appropriate course of action. This may include a written behavior plan. Teacher/Student/Parent Conference - The teacher, student and parent(s) mutually agree upon acceptable student behavior. Parents may be asked to sign a statement that will be placed in their child's file for future record. Time-Out - Sometimes a student becomes too upset or disruptive to function successfully within the classroom setting. Time-out allows the student to calm down and regain self-control before attempting to resolve the issue. A time-out may be served in class or some other appropriate teacher monitored area. In-School Suspension - The student remains in school. All privileges are suspended. Students bring work to be completed and snack/lunch if appropriate. If the student continues to be disruptive during this time he/she will be given one warning. Should the disruptive behavior continue, the parent swill be called and an arrangement for collection will be made. A record of the incident will be kept on file and arrangements for out-of-school suspension may be made. Out-of-School Suspension - This is a formal disciplinary action for dealing with extremely disruptive or dangerous student behavior. It involves short-term exclusion of a child from class. Indefinite Suspension - A student may be suspended from school for a specified period of time or indefinitely.