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Code of Student Conduct: Elementary (K-5) Responses

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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

In Wissahickon School District, all schools employ Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), an evidenced-based framework to cultivate the academic, behavioral, and social and emotional success of all students. The tiered-model approach provides clearly defined behavioral expectations and lessons to continue to promote and foster a positive school culture and climate.

Code of Student Conduct: Elementary (K-5) Responses

These responses are designed to teach appropriate behavior so that our students serve as engaged learners who contribute actively to a safe and mutually respectful educational environment. Faculty/Staff will implement a variety of teaching and classroom responsive strategies. When appropriate, faculty/staff will access the student’s support system, which may include parents/guardians, school counselors, and administration, to ensure successful learning and consistency of response. The goal of the responses is to change student behavior. These responses should be used in a graduated fashion.

Tier I: Classroom and Faculty/Staff-Led Responses

Behavior Examples

Academic Dishonesty (cheating or presenting someone else’s work as one’s own)
Cell Phone (using or displaying a personal mobile device)
Disrespect (making inappropriate or offensive gestures, verbal or written comments, or symbols to others; refusal to follow directions)
Disruption (engaging in minor behavior that distracts from the learning environment)
Dress Code Violation (wearing inappropriate or offensive gestures or written comments or symbols)
Technology Misuse (using district technology to search/access non-instructional websites)

Response Examples

Change in Seating  
Class Meeting
Community Building
Conference with Student 
Conflict Resolution 
Form of Apology, Verbal, Written, etc.   
Informal Behavior Contract  
Make-up Missed Academic Time
Mentoring
Parent Contact 
Peer Mediation 
Referral to Student Support Team  
Restorative Circle Meeting 
Temporary Loss of Technology/Device 
Warning 
Written Reflection

Tier II: Faculty/Staff-Led/Referred with Counselor Supported Responses

Behavior Examples

Repeated Violations of Tier I 
Disruption (persistently engaging in minor behavior that disrupts the learning environment)
Illustrations of Explicit or Violent Content
Insubordination (repeatedly or persistently defying or refusing to follow directions of teachers, staff, or administrators)
Physical Aggression (shoving, pushing, or otherwise being physically aggressive toward another person)

Response Examples

All Tier I Examples, plus: 
Conference with School Counselor
Loss of Privileges
Parent/Guardian and Student Conference with School Counselor and Teacher
Regular Check-ins with School Counselor

Tier III: Referral to Office and Administrative Supported Responses

Behavior Examples

Repeated Violations of Tier I and II 
Assault (shoving, pushing, or otherwise being physically aggressive toward another person resulting in minor injury)
Bullying (See Board Policy N. 249.1 Bullying/Cyber Bullying)
Cell Phone (using or displaying a personal mobile device to disseminate photos, videos or inappropriate images)
Destruction of Property
Disruption (behavior that distracts from the teacher and learning and directly affects the safety of others)
Fighting (an exchange or physical aggression, often spontaneous, that results in minor injury)
Simulated Use of a Weapon (including simulated use of school supplies or household items)
Technology Misuse (using district technology to search inappropriate/explicit material)

Response Examples

All Tier I and II Examples, plus: 
Community Service
Functional Behavior Assessment
Restitution

Tier IV: Interventions and Administrative Supported Responses

Behavior Examples

Repeated Violations of Tier III 
Assault (shoving, pushing, or otherwise being physically aggressive toward another person that results in major injury)
Disruption (using language or displaying images and/or symbols that promote hate or violence that can be reasonably expected to cause substantial disruption of school)
Fighting (an exchange in physical aggression that may be pre-planned and/or results in serious injury)
Possession or Use of a Weapon or Simulated Weapon (including use of a school supply or household item as a weapon)
Possession or Use of Nicotine Products/Vaping/ Paraphernalia
Threat (verbal/written language or physical gestures that threaten a student, faculty/staff member, or anyone else)

Response Examples

All Tier I, II and III examples, plus: 
Behavior Modification Plan
In-School Suspension (with student conference)
Out-of-School Suspension (with parent conference)
Referral to Law Enforcement
Referral to Student Assistance Program
Threat Assessment