Classroom and school management/discipline refers to those student behaviors that affect decorum and interfere, interrupt, or disrupt the learning environment.
Student Objectives/Choices That Lead to Success (Violations will lead to penalties.)
1. I will always be courteous and respectful to others.
2. I will always have permission to talk and/or walk about the room.
3. I will always be on task from bell to bell.
4. I will always take care of school property and will not touch another individual or another
Individual’s property without permission.
5. I will always be in compliance with the dress code and ID card policies.
Penalties for Violating the Objectives/Choices That Lead to Success
1. First Violation – Verbal warning from teacher
2. Second Violation – Teacher makes parental/guardian contact.
3. Third Violation – Teacher assigns one day of after-school detention.
4. Fourth Violation – Referral to office and assignment to ISS.
Students who cause severe classroom disruptions will be referred to the office immediately.
Note: Students may not argue or question warnings or assigned detentions. If a student feels that he/she has been treated unfairly, he/she should report this information to the office on his/her own time. If a student argues or questions the warning or detention, the teacher may immediately proceed to the next step of the management plan.
Southwood’s Academic Plan
Academic management refers to the student’s learning activities.
Academic Choices That Lead to Success
1. I will have the required materials, supplies, and textbook each day.
2. I will make-up all missed work/tests as the result of an excused absence within the prescribed time.
3. I will turn all assignments in at the time requested.
4. I will be prepared with completed home learning assignments at the time requested.
5. I will meet or exceed the minimum standard for acceptable work.
6. I will listen for instructions the first time.
Each teacher will give students information regarding penalties for violation of academic rules.
A Contract between Southwood High School, the Student and His/Her Family
Each family is asked to read and comply with the contract.
It is the purpose of the Classroom Management Plan to ensure each student the right to a quality education without interference, interruption, or disruption from others. I have read and understand that my success in my classes will be greatly enhanced if I follow the rules of success. I also understand that interferences in the teachers’ right to teach, my right to learn, and my classmates’ right to learn will result in penalties. Violations of the rules will be administered fairly and consistently. All discussion regarding classroom management violations must occur at the right time, in the right place, and in a respectful manner. The right time and place is NOT during the class instructional time. Questions about my behavior may be asked after class or after school so long as I do it in a respectful manner, at the right time, and in the right place.
If my behavior results in my assignment to Detention after school, then I understand that I am responsible for showing the Detention Form to my parent/guardian. I also understand that my family and I will be responsible for making arrangements for my transportation home after detention.
DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
REFERRAL TO OFFICE
Students who fail to demonstrate appropriate behavior are referred to the office with the following coding system:
"Code 1" Student’s behavior has disrupted teaching and learning and needs immediate attention. Student’s behavior appears to be creating a volatile situation.
"Code 2" Student’s behavior has violated the classroom management plan but not stopped teaching and learning in class and/or normal school activities.
The school’s response to student behavior which is not corrected includes the following steps:
DETENTION is held in the designated area, Monday through Friday from 3:40 - 4:40 p.m. Students are assigned to detention for disciplinary infractions. Students must sign the detention form, not as an admission of guilt, but simply as acknowledgment of receiving the form. Failure to sign will result in additional disciplinary action. During detention students are required to complete specific assignments related to behavior and discipline. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the parent/guardian by presenting the detention form which will indicate the infraction and the date the detention is to be served. Failure to attend detention will result in a one day suspension.
IN – SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS) PER BLOCK is held in T-20 during each block of the school day. Students are under the supervision of the ISS facilitator during this time. A student who fails to correct his behavior after being under the supervision of the assigned to teacher detention or whose behavior interferes with instruction making it necessary for his/her removal will be coded out. The student may make up missed work, but no extended time will be allowed for make up. A teacher/administrator - parent contact will be made concerning the student’s behavior.
ALL DAY IN – SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS) is held each school day in T-20. Students are under the supervision of the ISS facilitator during this time. Students report directly to ISS after the opening bell. They are not to go to lockers or to any other area of the building. During the course of the day, the students will have assignments, which will focus on knowing and understanding the school and parish discipline rules, identifying the behaviors which were violations of those rules, and preparing strategies for correcting behavior and redirecting behavior into productive ways of being a successful student. The students in ISS are isolated from other students during the day. They do not take breaks during normal break times and are escorted to the restrooms during prescribed breaks. Their lunch is also isolated. The student is allowed to make up missed class work, but it is the student’s responsibility to have all work ready according to the teacher’s timeline.
SUSPENSION - A student is suspended when his/her behavior is such a severe disruption that the student’s removal from school is necessary or the student has failed to reform his/her behavior after repeated efforts on the part of the school. During the time of a suspension, a student may not attend or participate in any school activity. Furthermore, the student is not able to make up any of the work missed during the suspension. It should be noted that a student who is suspended will be ineligible for membership and selection or election to many of the organizations in our school’s extracurricular program.
CAFETERIA DUTY
Cafeteria duty may be assigned for minor infractions. Cafeteria duty requires that a student work in the cafeteria for ten minutes during his or her lunch shift. Failure to report to cafeteria duty will result in detention being assigned. Cafeteria duty is not always available.
COUNSELING
Counselors are available to assist students. Counselors may also be used to help modify inappropriate student behavior.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION (WHAT TO DO INSTEAD OF FIGHTING)
The security coordinators at Southwood are trained in conflict resolution. Students should report to the assistant principal anytime that they are having a problem with other students. At that time the assistant principal or one of the security coordinators will perform a conflict resolution. The meeting will be documented and guidelines set forth to prohibit further confrontation between the parties involved. If an agreement cannot be made, or if one of the parties continues to instigate and provoke after the agreement is made, then suspension may occur.
CPSB HEARING TO RECOMMEND EXPULSION
On the fourth suspension, a student is required by state law to attend a hearing with a representative from the Caddo Parish School Board Attendance Office. A recommendation for placement at an alternative school may be made at this time. Note: A principal or his designee may require a disciplinary hearing before the fourth suspension.
APPEAL PROCESS
All discipline decisions made at Southwood High School including suspensions may be appealed through the Caddo Parish School Board. The following appeal procedure should be followed:
1. The student and/or parents should first try to resolve the matter with the teacher or other school personnel responsible for imposing the disciplinary action. An appeal should be made with the Principal.
2. In the event that the matter is not resolved on the school level then an appeal may be made to the Attendance and Child Welfare Office, located at the Caddo Parish School Board.
3. Within five days after meeting with the attendance supervisor, if the parents want to appeal the decision, they may request an appeal hearing with the Caddo Parish School Board.
Parents and students recognize and acknowledge that the Caddo Parish School Board may change its
policies at any time with appropriate notice provided under Louisiana law and students are subject to
any revisions or additional policies approved by the Caddo Parish School Board which do not appear
in the current district handbook.
Parents and students recognize and acknowledge that Caddo Parish School Board policies and other
Actions are published in its official journal and on its website at www.caddo.k12.la.us.
