SCHOOLWIDE DISCIPLINE PLAN

We care deeply about each student at Legacy.  It is our goal to encourage each child's growth of character.  One way to do this is by expecting appropriate behavior and having natural consequences for inappropriate behavior.  A safe, orderly climate creates a friendly, effective school.  The Schoolwide Discipline Plan is based on character traits taught to all students.  These include:
RESPECT, HONESTY, RESPONSIBILITY, FRIENDSHIP, CARING, TRUST AND CITIZENSHIP.

Your child's teacher will have a classroom management plan in place in your student's classroom.  Specific information about classroom management plans can be obtained from the teacher.   The Schoolwide Discipline Plan governs behavior within and beyond the classroom, including hallways, restrooms, playground, lunchroom, during assemblies, recesses, etc.  All adult employees in the school are familiar with school rules and are consistent enforcing them with all students.

Students are expected to abide by the following rules, which are posted throughout the school:

    • Follow Directions
    • Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
    • No name-calling, put-downs, or teasing
    • Use appropriate voice level
    • Respect self, others, property

Positive Consequences:  Students who consistently demonstrate good behavior can receive Good Student Award cards.  These cards can be given by any adult in the school and recognize the child for his or her behavior.  Cards can be turned in to the office and then are returned to the student with a positive recognition attached. 

Negative Consequences:  Students who fail to follow a school rule may receive a Behavior Consequence Ticket.  This ticket describes the behavior and requires a parent's signature.  Students who receive a Behavior Consequence Ticket miss two recesses and complete a service project.  Students who receive three tickets in one term will have a conference with the principal, their teacher, and a parent.  Other appropriate consequences may be used when necessary and include the following:

• Explanation of the rules    • Teacher or principal interview         • Parent Contact
• Student contract             • After-school detention                  • In-school suspension
• Loss of privileges            • Out-of-school suspension              • Expulsion

Parents are important and effective school partners to help students understand expectations and consequences.  One purpose of the Behavior Consequence Ticket is to inform you in a timely manner when there is a problem at school and to deal with it positively.  We want you to be able to work with your child early and prevent serious problems or patterns.

The following rules also govern students at Legacy:
    1.  Students have a right to learn.  Any behavior that infringes upon that right will not be tolerated.
    2.  Students are expected to follow the schoolwide discipline plan.
3.  Each student is responsible for his/her own actions and must accept the consequences of those actions.
4.  Students are responsible to all teachers, supervisors, and adults and are expected to show courtesy and respect toward them.  Students should treat each other with equal courtesy and respect. Fighting, vulgar language, swearing, name-calling, or bullying is not allowed.
5.  Students are expected to treat school property with respect and care.  School property that is damaged or destroyed will be replaced or repaired at the expense of the person(s) responsible.  Graffiti is strictly prohibited on any school property including furniture, books, and the school building.
6.  State law requires that students be supervised at all times.  Activities in the gym, halls, classrooms, or on the playground without supervision are not allowed.
7.  Snowballing, tackle football, running in the halls or classrooms, fighting, roughhousing, and other activities which have a high risk of injury are not allowed at any time.
8.  By district policy, Legacy Elementary is a closed campus.  Students are not to leave school property during school except as outlined in the policy for student checkout.  Any student who violates this policy is subject to disciplinary action
    9. Possession of weapons or drugs at school may result in expulsion.
10.  Electronic devices such as mp3 players, video games, cd players, etc can be disruptive. These devices are not appropriate at school and should be left at home.  Phones are available in each classroom and in the school office for students to use with permission from a teacher. Students are not allowed to use cellular phones during school hours and phones must be kept in the “off “ position at all times.