Discipline Plan

Summary of Staff Beliefs

The Pleasant Grove faculty and staff will promote and maintain a safe, civil and productive learning environment through the implementation of a school-wide discipline management system and adherence to the Dallas ISD Student Code of Conduct.

• The Staff of Pleasant Grove Elementary will teach students how to treat each other with respect and dignity.
• The Staff of Pleasant Grove Elementary will encourage students to always do their best, be responsible and work collaboratively.
• The Staff of Pleasant Grove Elementary will view minor misbehaviors as teaching opportunities, and respond calmly and consistently with corrections or consequences.
• The Staff of Pleasant Grove Elementary will work collaboratively to provide positive feedback to reinforce success and solve problems that are prolonged and/or severe in nature.
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Campus Guidelines for Success

• Exhibit Self-Control
• Be courteous and respectful
• Support the learning process
• Respect the rights and feelings of others
• Take responsibility for school property

 

BEHAVIOR IN THE COMMON AREAS

Eagle Expectations in the Hallway:

• Students will walk in line on the right side of the hallway.
• Students will stand or walk quietly with their hands by their sides.
• Students will stop at all corners/passageways and await adult directives.
• When walking alone or with another student, students will walk quietly and quickly to and from their destinations.

 

Eagle Expectations in the Restrooms:

• Use the restroom and come out as soon as you are done
• Wait your turn in a quiet line
• Honor others’ privacy
• Flush Commodes
• Clean any water spills that you cause
• Dispose of trash in the trash can
• Wash and dry hands
• Talk using a level 1 voice
• Report anything inappropriate to an adult

 

Eagle Expectations in the Cafeteria:

• Be on time
• Remain in the cafeteria at all times
• Use the restrooms only when necessary
• Listen to your choices and answer in a polite manner.
• Use your manners
• No running
• Stay in your seat and raise your hand if you need something
• Clean your area
• Use a level 1 voice when you are in the lunch line/1st 15 mins. of lunch
• Use a level 2 voice for the last 15 mins. of lunch

 

Eagle Expectations on the Playground:

• Stay in designated areas
• Follow staff directions
• Use appropriate school language
• Follow game rules
• Include others and take turns
• Use equipment as intended
• Clean play areas before returning to the building

  

Eagle Expectations in the Auditorium:

• Respect school property
• Listen carefully to instructions and/or presentations
• Use a level 1 voice when permitted to talk
• Walk at all times
• Keep your hands, feet and other objects to yourself
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Communicate and Encourage Responsible Behavior 

Procedures to Communicate and Encourage Responsible Behavior

• Classroom Respect Agreements
• Assemblies to encourage positive character
• Campus Incentives
• School-wide acknowledgements
• Reminder displays throughout the campus
• Implement and Maintain the Dallas ISD Student Code of Conduct

Procedures to Correct Misbehavior 

• Positive Practice and Reinforcement
• Restorative Practices- Circles
• Redirect Behavior
• Mindfulness Breathing Methods
• Teacher/ Student conferences
• Parent Contact
• Loss of privileges
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Supervisory Procedures

 

• Staff will be visible and interact positively with students
• Staff will be on time to deliver and pick up students
• Positive behaviors will be rewarded
• Staff will implement appropriate consequences that suit infractions
• Office referrals will be used for illegal, physically dangerous or insubordinate behavior as defined in the Student Code of Conduct.

 

Menu of Corrective Techniques

 

• Ensure adequate adult supervision
• Restorative Practices Circles
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Counseling/Psychological Services
• Restriction of privileges
• Confiscation of items causing disruptive behaviors to the learning environment
• Referral to the Student Support Team/ RTI team
• Assigning task to support beautification of the campus
• Consequences as described in the Student Code of Conduct

 

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MODEL

• Classroom Systems
• Respect Agreements
• Restorative Practices Circles- Monday and Thursday 8:00-8:15

 

Eagle Student Expectations

• Come to school everyday
• Be on time
• Do your work to the best of your ability
• Follow Directions
• Walk at all times
• Be kind with your words, actions and gestures

 

Teacher Practices

• Respect Agreement
• Restorative Practices Circles- Monday and Thursday 8:00-8:15
• Set High Expectations for Students
• Provide Good quality First Instruction
• Practice restorative discipline principles and protocols
• Building a positive relationship with parents