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Discipline
It is important that a child feel good about him or herself at all times. A child grows through learning to handle situations on his or her own. In dealing with these situations, he or she learns self-control, how to make choices, and how to take responsibility for these choices. The teacher and teacher’s assistant want to offer a nurturing learning environment for each child. If behavior problems arise the teacher or assistant will handle the situation as positively as possible. “Time out” is used to give the child time to be away from a problem that has arisen. After a short period of time, the child and the teacher will talk about what has happened and the child may re-enter the situation and try again. The Director or lead teacher may be asked to intervene if inappropriate behavior continues.
If the inappropriate behavior does continue, the teacher may either call the parents at home and discuss the problem, request a conference with the parents at school, or request a conference with the parents and the Director.
After these interactions, appropriate steps will be taken to maintain the integrity of the program. At no time will corporal punishment be used at The Learning Academy of College Park, as we feel this only decreases a child’s self-esteem and leaves all responsibility for changed behavior with the adult in charge. The teacher(s) will fill out a School Discipline Form for all children brought to the office. Parents will be informed by the Director if the Director feels it is necessary. A copy of the Discipline Form will be placed in the student’s permanent file.
College Park Learning Academy has a “no tolerance” policy concerning bringing any type of weapon to school.
College Park Learning Academy has a “no tolerance” policy concerning offensive language. Students who use offensive language will be taken to a Director and an “Incident Form” will be filled out and put in the student’s permanent file. If the offensive language continues or repeats, parents will be called in for a conference with the teachers and Director.
