Gompers Elementary School • 1502 Wyoming Way, Madison, WI ...

Student Rights and Responsibilities/Student Code of Conduct and
Discipline Plan (Board Policy 4502)
Introduction
Before sustained, effective learning can occur, an educational
environment that is safe, respectful and culturally sensitive must
be in place.
Because that positive environment is partially created through the
conduct of the students and partially by the teacher and other
adults, student self-discipline and a sense of responsibility for that
environment should be desired goals in every classroom and
throughout the school.
Should discipline be necessary, the first response lies with the
classroom teacher under the supervision, guidance or assistance
of the building administration. Experience indicates that an
immediate, positive, educational approach to discipline is most
effective in changing student behavior. Early intervention to
improve a student’s behavior is a must and should include
communication and involvement with the family and a variety of
interventions that are designed to assist the student to identify
and use appropriate behavior at all times.
Should additional intervention be necessary the following Student
Code of Conduct has been adopted by the MMSD Board of
Education which has the authority and the obligation to establish
and enforce reasonable standards of behavior so that the rights of
all students to feel safe and to learn without disruption are
maintained.
2008-09 Elementary Student/Parent Handbook 13