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5TH GRADE CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PLAN
In order to enforce the rules of our school and in the
classroom, we want to inform you of our classroom discipline
procedures and student expectations. We use a system of rules,
consequences, and rewards to motivate students to be responsible for
their own behavior. Good behavior is critical to being successful in
Britt David's accelerated academic program. The following is a list
of class rules, consequences, rewards, and conduct grading policy:
I. CLASS RULES
1. I will listen to and follow directions.
2. I will raise my hand and wait for permission to speak.
3. I will stay in my seat unless I have permission to do
otherwise.
4. I will show respect to our classmates and all adults.
5. I will work quietly.
6. I will always do my best and turn in quality work.
7. I will come to class prepared.
II. CONSEQUENCES
Conduct Grade / 5th Grade Discipline Plan
All students begin the 9 weeks with 100 points. Loss of
conduct points for infraction of classroom/school rules can occur
from: stamps, action plans, and office referrals. Students who lose
conduct points during the week will not be allowed to participate in
free time events. An explanation of each follows below. After the
progress report, the student starts over with 100 points for the rest
of the nine weeks. The student’s final conduct grade for each 9
weeks will be the average the student acquires before and after the
progress report.
Stamps:
Students will have individual conduct sheets. The student will
receive a stamp for infractions of class rules; the student will
write the reason for receiving the stamp. Each stamp received is two
points off of the conduct grade. Examples of stamps will be for
things such as talking excessively, not being on task, not having
homework, etc.
Action Plan:
For other conduct infractions or when the stamps are occurring on a
regular basis, the student will write an action plan, for a loss of 5
conduct points. It will be sent home for the parent to sign, and it
will be returned the next day. Please note that notes / action plans
not returned to school the next day can result in the loss of
additional points. Habitual violation can lead to an office referral.
Automatic office referrals:
Students will be referred to the office for serious offenses such as
forgery, fighting, threats, bullying, etc. A student may also be
referred when he/she habitually breaks the classroom rules. A
student can lose up to 15 points from conduct grade for office
referrals. If a student is suspended for any reason, 25 points will
be automatically deducted from the conduct grade.
Bullying (Directly taken from Muscogee County Schools Board Policy
Manual)
The Muscogee County School District, in accordance with O.C.G.A §20-2-
751.4, which is applicable to students in grades kindergarten through
twelve, prohibits bullying behavior of a student by another student.
Bullying behavior is defined as:
Any pattern of written or verbal expression or any physical act or
gesture that is intended to ridicule, humiliate, intimidate, or cause
measurable physical or emotional distress upon one or more students
in the school, on the school grounds, in school vehicles, at
designated school bus stops, or at school activities or sanctioned
events.
All students and parents will receive notification of the anti-
bullying behavior policy via the Muscogee County School District
Behavior Code and Discipline Policy handbook annually. Posters will
be displayed at all schools with the Student Hotline number. Each
student will receive a “Stop the Bullying - Know the Laws Against
Bullying” pocket card.
Incidents of bullying behavior may be reported anonymously by a
citizen, parent, or student to the Student Hotline number (706) 748-
2267 or to the State of Georgia at 1-800-children or on the website
at http://www.cycc.state.ga.us/. Incidents may be reported directly
to the principal, teacher or other school district personnel verbally
or in writing.
Each reported incident of bullying behavior will be investigated by
the principal/designee, and in some cases school security, and a
disposition determined which may include a suspension from school or
a referral to the Student Discipline Tribunal. Students who make a
false report of an incident of bullying behavior will also receive a
disposition.
Circumstances of each act of bullying may, in the judgment of the
Muscogee County School District, require a more severe penalty or
punishment of expulsion. Students that have committed bullying
behavior for the third time in a school year shall receive, at a
minimum, the following penalties:
Students in grades K-2 shall be assigned to the Elementary Saturday
School Program for six (6) weeks. Students in grades 3-5 shall be
assigned to the Elementary Evening Alternative School for six (6)
weeks. Students in grades 6-12 shall be assigned an alternative
school for the remainder of the school year in which the violation
occurs.
The Muscogee County School District shall ensure that the local
superintendent and all principals, assistant principals, school
counselors, resource officers, and other appropriate staff complete a
research based training program, annually, relating to bullying
behavior.
Muscogee County School District shall report to the Department of
Education incidents of bullying behavior pursuant to Code Sections 20-
2-740.
MISSING HOMEWORK
Coming to school prepared is an integral part of being
successful in 5th grade. It plays a key role in assuming
responsibility. Our magnet program is not a place for nonconforming
or unmotivated students. It is a specialty school that students ask
to attend because of a special interest or ability. Attending is a
privilege that can be revoked if students refuse to obey rules and
maintain academic standards.
Consequences:
The student will receive a stamp for a loss of 2 points on
their conduct grade.
Missing work should be done at home.
Students have 3 days to turn in work that is missed due to an
absence.
On graded assignments, there is a loss of 10 points for each
day that the assignment is late. NO late work will be accepted after
3 days.
Too many missing assignments will be addressed with an action
plan along with a loss of 5 points from their conduct grade. Parents
will be notified.
If the problem of missing homework continues, the student
will be sent to the office of the Assistant Principal and will result
in an automatic loss of 10 points from their conduct grade.
After parents have been notified and the student continues to
present irresponsible work habits, the student may be referred to the
Standards Committee or to the office for review.
Students should be responsible and complete homework in a
timely manner to avoid consequences.
III. REWARDS
1. Positive notes sent home
2. Good Conduct Grade
3. Recognized with other students by our principal at the
end of the 9 weeks
4. Special treats/ rewards
At Britt David Magnet Academy, we are committed to creating an
environment where teachers can teach and students can learn. It is
my intent to reinforce positive behaviors and this system allows us
to accomplish this. Please reinforce the idea that each child is
responsible for his/her behavior. Self-discipline is one of the best
lessons a child can learn!
IV. PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXPECTATIONS
Muscogee County School Districts requires classroom teachers to
provide adequate physical education to all students. This is to be
provided either by the classroom teacher or a certified physical
education teacher. Appropriate attire and tennis shoes are MANDATORY
for our outside/PE time. If the student does not have proper tennis
shoes, there could be a deduction of points from their PE
participation grade as deemed necessary by the classroom teacher
and/or the PE teacher.
PE Teacher: Coach David Smart
** A paraprofessional will be working with Coach Smart **
** Please address any PE issues with Coach Smart **
Classroom Motto:
When I do not make right choices, there are consequences. In fifth
grade, I am expected to be responsible and make better choices. I
must complete my homework in a timely manner, control my behavior,
and follow all school rules. In doing so, I will become more
responsible for my own actions.
MCSD MISSION STATEMENT
The Muscogee County School District is committed to providing
educational experiences that will enable each student to become a
lifelong learner, enter the work force with necessary skills and
achieve academic and personal potential.
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