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West Elementary believes in and follows the Success4 (IBI) missions.  We will create a positive climate, which will focus on the education of the whole child, which includes a balanced focus on both the academic and social achievement.  We believe student discipline is best achieved through instruction rather than coercion; desirable student behaviors are best taught in a planful, proactive, and systematic manner. 

In the situations where the Success4 guidelines have been followed, but the student’s behavior has not changed or threatens the safety of oneself or others, the educational mission of West, or the smooth operation of the school, the following code of conduct will be in effect.

The following Code of Conduct was developed by administrators and teachers, and approved by the Board of Education.  The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to establish and communicate standards and consequences for inappropriate student behavior.

The responsibility for children's behavior primarily rests with the parents or guardian.  Parents are expected to accept the following responsibilities: know and support school rules/guidelines; send pupils to school in the proper state of health, cleanliness, and neatness; maintain an "active interest" in their pupil's progress; cooperate with the school by reading and returning signed communications and by attending parent-teacher conferences.

Students are expected to contribute to the learning environment by respecting the rights of other students and staff members and by accepting responsibility for their own learning and behavior.

The Code of Conduct is not meant to be an inclusive list of unacceptable behavior.  Board policy 501 gives the Board of Education the authority to discipline, suspend or expel any student for "conduct which disrupts the orderly and efficient operation of the school or school activity, conduct which disrupts the rights of other students to obtain their education or participation, or conduct which interrupts the maintenance of a disciplined atmosphere."  This can include behavior not specified in the Code of Conduct which is generally known to be inappropriate or behavior which is in violation of federal, state, county or city laws and ordinances.

Parents and students who have a good understanding of the discipline expectations outlined in the Code of Conduct will improve the school's ability to help each student grow to his or her potential.  Working as partners in the education of our students can develop the bonds of trust and respect between the school system and parents.

 

West Elementary
Glenwood, Iowa
12/18/2009

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