Behavior Expectations and Guidelines
Because social growth is so crucial during the elementary years, PUSD KidsCO will focus on helping children learn appropriate behaviors. Behavioral guidelines have been established with the goal of not only maintaining the physical and emotional well being of each student, but also teaching self-discipline, judgment and manners. Positive techniques are used to guide children’s behavior. Parents and staff are viewed as partners in guiding the child’s development. Staff will work with parents and the schools to establish consistency for each child. Parents are kept informed of problems as they arise.
If program staff determines that a child cannot benefit from the program or presents a danger to other children, themselves or others, parents will be required to withdraw their child from the program.
Appropriate behavior is essential to learning and growing and should be based upon mutual respect for the rights and property of others, respect for those placed in authority and respect for every student. No one will be allowed to jeopardize the health, safety, or learning environment of other children. Children will be expected to display responsible behavior when they are attending KidsCO. Emphasis is placed upon each student taking responsibility for his/her own behaviors. A child’s choice may result in positive or negative consequences such as rewards, redirection or loss of privileges. More severe or continuous problems may result in a behavior report, conference with parent, suspension or removal from the program.
The following are general expectations of all KidsCO students.
Individual sites may wish to extend these expectations:
· Listen and follow directions the FIRST time given.
· Keep hands, feet and all objects to self.
· Respect others and equipment.
· Use words to solve a problem. If that doesn’t work ask a staff member for assistance.
· Always be in the sight of a staff member .
All behavior guidelines and discipline codes, as stated in the school handbook, are in effect during the KidsCO program. This includes JFCK: Interference with or Threat to an educational institution. This policy requires the school district to report any threat or interference by any student or adult to the local police department.