08/07/2019

Dear SCE Families,

South Christian Elementary is dedicated to maintaining high levels of learning and promoting positive social skills for all of our students. Last year, we implemented a Minor Referral Notice procedure to reduce the number of Major behavioral infractions.  By using this procedure, parents would be alerted of repeated minor discipline infractions such as disrespectful behavior, disruptive behavior, or failure to follow instructions. This year, South Christian Elementary will continue the use of these procedures.  As a reminder, the consequences for receiving a minor referral are as follows:

• First infraction earns a lunch detention.

• Teacher will notify parent by phone

• If the infraction occurs prior to lunch then the detention will take place the same day.  If the infraction occurs after lunch then the detention will take place the following day.

• All students will eat lunch during their assigned lunch detention.

• Kindergarten students will serve a time out rather than a lunch detention.  The Kindergarten Assistants will supervise the time out consequence when the teacher requests.  This will not be during lunch or recess.

• Second Infraction from the same teacher earns an After School Detention.

• Teacher will notify parent by phone.

• Family/student will have the option of serving the after school detention on a Wednesday or Thursday.  This advanced notice will ensure pick-up transportation is prearranged.

• After school detention will begin at 2:30 and end at 3:30.  Administration will supervise the detention.

Again, South Christian Elementary is committed to maintaining high levels of learning.  We continue to need family support regarding this discipline policy. Working together as a team is a positive way to ensure all students win.

Thank you for your cooperation and support,

South Christian Leadership