DISCIPLINE

A pleasant school climate is a major goal for the Lincoln staff and students. Children are encouraged to learn and practice appropriate school behavior.

Disruptive Students - A disruptive student is defined as one whose behavior, either physical or verbal, inhibits the learning process. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in the classroom, on the playground or any other area or activity at Lincoln. Students who display disruptive behaviors will be dealt with using the Kennewick School District Disruptive Student Policy #3240, which may include suspension or alternative school.

Weapons - Lincoln and the Kennewick School District have a no tolerance policy towards students who are in any way involved with a weapon on school property. Students who bring an alleged weapon to school will receive an emergency expulsion while an investigation takes place. If it is deemed to be a weapons violation, the student will be expelled for the remainder of the school year at a minimum. (Policy R3300.1)

We believe that all students have a responsibility toward their education. Students, parents, and staff must be cooperative in providing a school environment where effective learning can take place. To accomplish this, students are asked to observe Lincoln rules.

 

Lincoln Rules

Students will be prepared to learn each day and have necessary supplies and materials.

Students will arrive and leave at the appropriate time.

Students will be respectful and cooperative with staff and other students.

Students will be considerate of others during work and play.

Students will follow classroom, playground, and school safety rules.

School and personal property will be used and cared for properly.

Students will be expected to use self-control and monitor his/her own behavior in any situation.

 

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES - BUILDING

Each classroom operates with a written set of rules and consequences. Parents are encouraged to learn the rules of their child's room and to actively work with the teacher to help the child learn to manage himself/herself.

Students not observing the rules may experience the following:

  1. A discussion of the problem with student and teacher
    1. Appropriate consequences according to teacher's judgment will be given.
    2. A disruptive behavior form being filled out will follow more sever disruptions and parents will be notified.
  2. A conference with student, teacher, and/or principal
  3. Office referral to principal. Principal or teacher may use any of the following:
    1. Contract or plan developed by student, parents, and teacher or principal
    2. Student, teacher, parent conference.
    3. In-school time-out or other out of classroom alternative plan
    4. After school detention (with parent notification)
    5. Other alternatives deemed appropriate, including suspension or expulsion
  4. Each classroom will send home a classroom expectation sheet for parent review and signature.

 

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