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• A student’s misconduct can be reasonably thought to have a significant negative impact on
the perception of the school in the community.
Our ability to create the culture of order and focus that we described above hinges on the degree to
which our staff are intimately familiar with and ready to apply our Code of Conduct. We spend
significant time in our teacher-induction training reviewing the Code and calibrating our behavioral
expectations and interventions through collegial discussions and role plays. We see establishing this
uniform approach to discipline as one of the most important goals for our new teacher orientation.
We draw best practices in establishing this commonality from schools which have successfully
accomplished this feat, such as other schools within the Uncommon Schools network. School
leaders and teachers who have been with the school for longer periods of time work with newer
teachers on an ongoing basis to ensure that they develop disciplinary approaches that are consistent
with the school’s overall approach.
Infraction
Serious • Incomplete or late homework
• Out of uniform
• Late to school / class
• Unexcused absence
• Chewing gum
• Inattentive in class
• Not prepared for school
(having books, supplies, being
organized, etc.)
• Lying
• Swearing or cursing
• Passing notes
• Loud / inappropriate behavior
in hallways
• Play fighting / rough touching
(regardless of non-aggressive
intent)
• Having headphones on or
having cell phones or
electronic games visible on
school grounds
More
Serious:
Sample Infractions and Consequences
Possible Consequences
• Repeated “Minor” infractions
and;
• Graffiti
• Theft of property
• Academic cheating
• Disrespect of teacher or peer
(talking back, including body
language such as eye rolling,
or teasing)
• Disruptive of class
• Vandalism
• Admonition from teacher
• Loss of free time
• Student – Teacher or Student –
Administrator Conference (“being
sent to the Principal’s Office”)
• Call home to parents and guardians
• Note home to parents and guardians
which must be signed and returned
• Detention
• Mandatory meeting with parents and
guardians before student can return to
class
• Having electronic devices or other
distracting materials confiscated for
rest of year or until parents and
guardians come to school to retrieve it
• Missing school trips or activities
• Making written or verbal apologies
• Requiring a parent or guardian to
attend class with student
• Performing service for the school
• Consequences for “Minor” infractions
and;
• In-school or out-of-school suspension
Leadership Prep Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
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