Behavior and Discipline

Behavior

All expectations are driven by the Thompson School District’s Code of Conduct.

Mutual respect and good communication among students, staff, and parents characterize the Bill Reed Middle School community. Mutual respect fosters social and academic growth, self-discipline, responsibility, and problem-solving skills. By setting clear behavior expectations, a safe environment can be established. Our school teaches and models caring and respect. Appropriate and consistent consequences will be carried out for those who choose to overstep the boundaries. The following behaviors are unacceptable, will not be tolerated, and will result in disciplinary action:

•  Rude and disrespectful toward any individual 
•  Insubordination, including talking back, arguing, or refusing to follow directions or obey the rules 
•  Disrespectful and inappropriate language
•  Intimidation and sexual harassment, including threatening someone (verbally or in writing), using inappropriate physical contact, or using derogatory statements (written, verbal, or hand gestures) 
• Dishonesty or cheating (written or verbal) 
• Roughhousing, including tripping, pushing, kicking, hitting, picking up other students, etc.
• Stealing 
• Fighting-Students who are having conflicts should seek help from a staff member before a fight begins.             
• All parties involved in a fight will be disciplined

 

General Classroom Expectations

• Upon entering a classroom, take your seat quickly and quietly.
• Complete the “Do Now” / “Bell Ringer” activity
• Speaking out or expressing disapproval when another “has the floor” is disrespectful.
• You should bring all of your supplies to class.
• Classes will be dismissed by the teacher
• Students visiting another class should knock and wait to be recognized by the teacher before interrupting a class.
• You are expected to be in your classroom and sitting in your seat when it is time to begin class; otherwise, you will be considered tardy.
• You are not permitted in the halls during the first or last 10 minutes of class. When in the hallway, you need to have a pass and remain in your color code. 

PBIS Positive Behavior Intervention And Support

 PBIS falls under the umbrella of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) and is intended to help teach our students expected behaviors in our building. In our building, the PBIS motto is we do things the “Wolfpack Way.” We teach students to be kind, make good choices, and work hard. Specific Wolfpack Way expectations are taught for each area or instance in the building. Students are regularly recognized for following the Wolfpack Way and exhibiting positive behavior.

Behavior in Halls, Restrooms, and Outside

• Behave with respect towards others at all times
• Keep the building and grounds clean-if you drop litter, pick it up or if you see litter, pick it up-it takes all of us to keep our school clean!
• No swearing or obscene gestures are allowed on school grounds
• React immediately to any adult’s request for attention or direction
• Keep our school clean and free of vandalism and graffiti.  If you see something, report it to an adult immediately. See #2 above.
• Follow the dress code and always be respectful if told you are dressed inappropriately.  
• For your safety and the safety of others, walk at all times. 

• Keep your Wolfpack Way on!

Lockers

• All students are assigned a hall locker.
• Students are not to share their lockers or combinations with other students.
• Students are required to leave backpacks in lockers.
• Not following locker rules will result in a student having the privilege suspended. 

Discipline

It is impossible for teaching and learning to take place in a classroom unless discipline is maintained. You are reminded that you must follow the Thompson Schools Code of Conduct or good behavior not only for your own benefit but for the benefit of others as well.

Administrative Disciplinary Process: Administrators use the process described below when any incident is reported to them:

• Investigate the incident: Talk to witnesses, both adults and students, if appropriate
• Conference with the student: Tell the student what they are being accused of and let them tell their side of the story.
• Make a determination: Decide, based on the evidence, if the student has violated a rule or policy of the school/school district
• Establish consequences: Use the levels of consequences described as a guide. The Thompson School District Code of Conduct will be the rule.
• Contact Parent/Guardian: Contact the parent/guardian on major or repeated incidents

BRMS Classroom Discipline System:

• Classroom expectations (Wolfpack Way) are taught.  When students are not following the Wolfpack Way as posted, they will be verbally redirected with the following questions: 
• What are you doing?
• What are you supposed to be doing?
• What do you need to make that happen? (Teachers will partner in problem-solving with the student)
• Should the behavior continue, or a new behavior appears, there will be a second redirect.
• Should the behavior continue, or a new behavior appears, the student will be sent to a neighboring classroom to fill out a refocus form. The teacher will process with the student after the form is completed, and the student will be allowed to return to class if things seem to have been resolved in conversation.  If a resolution cannot be met or if problems continue, staff may call for an administrator.

The staff member will make contact with parents for repeated behavioral issues.

 Fair Treatment: If you feel that you have NOT been treated fairly by your teacher.

 First: Talk with your teacher in private, before or after class, or by appointment

Second: Talk with the counselor

Third: Talk with an administrator

 Parent Concerns

Problems are best solved with the person closest to the problem. 

 Source of Concern: Who to Contact:

Student in class

1. Teacher of the class

2. Administrator

Student outside of class

1. Counselor

2. Assistant Principal or Dean

3. Principal

Teacher

1. Teacher of the class

2. Assistant Principal or Dean

  3. Principal