DISCIPLINE PROCESS
GOAL:
The goal of LANAO SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INC. is to
promote wholesome school environment where each child will develop self-
discipline. To attain self-discipline, we believe children must understand the
importance of choices and the results of those choices. Children who chose to
demonstrate acceptable behaviors will be rewarded. Children who choose
inappropriate behaviors will be choosing negative consequences.
CLASSROOM:
1. A classroom discipline plan with classroom rules is developed and posted in
the classroom by the teacher and/or grade level where students change classes.
2. The classroom discipline plan includes focus on the following student
behaviors:
1. Respect Self
2. Respect Others/Respect Authority
3. Respect Property
3. School Discipline procedures should be posted in the classroom by each
teacher.
4. Copy of classroom discipline plan and the School Discipline Procedures
should be sent home to parents/guardians for signature.
5. Copy of classroom discipline plan should be submitted to counselors and
administration.
OUTSIDE OF CLASSROOM:
When students are not under the direct supervision of their classroom teachers and are
in the cafeteria or on the playground, those who do not follow school rules will be
redirected by the adult staff or supervisors. The first warning will serve as reminder
and students will be counseled by their classroom teachers. If students receive a third
warning the adult supervisor will send a referral to the counselor/Principal.
TEACHERS:
1. Follow classroom discipline plan.
2. Counsel students as necessary.
3. Contact parents.
4. Keep log/notes of warnings and refer three (3) time offenders for the quarter to
the counselor.
a. 1st offense = counseling, parent notification, determination of
consequences
b. 2nd offense = counseling, parent notification, determination of
consequences
COUNSELORS: See Student Referral form for Problem Behavior:
Tardies, Absences, Teasing, Not listening, Disruption, Not Following Behavioral
Expectations, Not Doing Work (attitude/motivation), Health Concerns (sleep, eating,
etc), Peer Relations, Lying/Cheating, Loss of relative, Other)
1. Follow classroom discipline plan
2. Counsel students as necessary
3. Contact parents
PRINCIPAL:
1. 3rd referral = Counseling, parent conference, determination of consequences.
2. Repeat offenders = in or out of school suspensions; detentions
3. SEVERE OFFENSES: parent conference, determination of in or out of school
suspensions or detention.
POSITIVE BEHAVIORS:
Students, classroom and/or grade levels that exhibit good behaviors will be
recognized by one of the following:
1. Assembly
2. Special Banner
3. Special Treats
4. Showcase
DETENTION: LOSS OF PRIVILEGE
A detention area will be designated: (office conference room)
1. Students will be assigned detention during morning and/or lunch recess.
2. Students will be expected to do class work provided by their teacher or a book
to read.
Students are expected to work in silence.
3. In some cases, student will complete a Reflection sheet during
detention. Students
will have parents sign reflection sheet and return to their teacher and/or
Principal.
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION: Parents will be notified of in-school suspensions.
1. Students will be assigned to work in a detention room a full or half day.
2. School work/assignments will be provided by his/her teacher to be completed
accurately and neatly.
3. Student will eat his/her lunch in the detention area and will not participate in
outdoor recess with his/her peers.
OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION: Students may be suspended from school
for any Class A to D offenses depending on the severity of the infraction.
CHAPTER 19- STUDENT MISCONDUCT
Appropriate student behavior is a daily expectation. The student must behave
appropriately and be a law abiding citizen in order to succeed in school. Chapter
19 of the Hawaii Administrative Rules is the governing document upon which
disciplinary actions will be based. Each case will be reviewed by a counselor or
administrator, with consideration given to the age of the child, mitigating
circumstances, and the condition which the offenses were committed. The following
is a list of prohibited behaviors that students should avoid. Committing any one of the
following behaviors will result in disciplinary action, which may include counseling,
warning, detention, suspension, HPD arrest, restitution, and family court
appearance. Parents are to review the following with their child.
- Class A Offenses- Assault; Burglary; Dangerous instruments, substance;
possession or
use of; Dangerous weapons; possession, or use of; Drug paraphernalia;
possession, use or
sale of; Extortion, Fighting; Firearms; possession or use of; Homicide; Illicit
drugs; possession,
use, or sale of; Intoxicating substances; possession use, or sale of; Property
damage or v
andalism; robbery; Sexual offenses; or Terroristic
threatening. Consequences: HPD
notification; suspension
-Class B Offenses – Bullying; Cyberbullying; Disorderly conduct; False alarm;
Forgery;
Gambling; Harassment; Hazing; Inappropriate or questionable uses, or both of
internet
materials or equipment, or both; Theft or Trespassing. Consequences: HPD
notification; suspension
-Class C Offenses– Abusive language; Class cutting; Insubordination; laser
pen/laser
pointer; possession or use of; Leaving campus without consent; Smoking or
use
of tobacco substances; or Truancy. Consequences: Detention; suspension
-Class D Offenses: Contraband; possession or use of; Minor problem
behaviors; or
Other school rules. Contraband includes but is not limited to: collector’s cards,
pocket knives, home-made weapons, toys, lighters, matches, tobacco products,
martial arts paraphernalia, walkman radios, CD players/boom boxes,
pagers/beepers,
cellular telephones, water guns, water balloons, smelly sprays, darts,
skateboards,
scooters, rollerblades, heelies and any items that may disrupt classes or the
normal operation of the school. Reporting late to school or class. Inappropriate
behavior
includes but is not limited to running on grass or lanais, loitering in off-limits
areas, rough
housing, littering, playing with food, food fights, cutting in line, yelling,
spitting, abusive
language, displaying pornography, forgery of signatures or
grades. Consequences: Detention; suspension
