NOTE: Teachers are allowed to keep a child late or take a child from the PAWS program in order to complete homework. However, teachers must send the student to the program first to pick up snack and send them back to the program by 4:15 for the scheduled activity. PAWS is a privilege and an optional program. Behavior reinforcers such as restriction of play, participation in activities, or separation from other children may be used by staff members as per the Behaven program and Lyons-Decatur Student handbook. This afterschool program is a part of the rewards system integrated in the Behaven Program. Students can be excluded from the program for up to 5 days for the following: Detentions Suspensions office referrals Vulgar language Consistent conflict within the program will result in expulsion from the program. Consistent rules, clear directions and age-appropriate guidance are all part of our behavior policy. • Children are encouraged to verbalize their feelings, thus learning to positively work through strong • emotions. Conflict will be resolved in a positive manner without verbal or physical abuse. • PAWS will NOT allow other children or parents to use verbal or physical abuse within our program. • PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS These expectations are discussed with the children. We treat each other with kindness and respect. • We respect the rights and property of others. • We act in a safe manner. • We stay within the boundaries set by adults. • 8 PROGRAM CODE OF CONDUCT Children who engage in conduct or activities, which are prohibited by this policy, may be subjected to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from PAWS. The disciplinary action taken shall depend upon the nature and severity of the violation and the past record of violations, if any. Children are child’s prohibited from engaging in the following conduct or activities:
NOTE: Teachers are allowed to keep a child late or take a child from the PAWS program in order to complete homework. However, teachers must send the student to the program first to pick up snack and send them back to the program by 4:15 for the scheduled activity. PAWS is a privilege and an optional program. Behavior reinforcers such as restriction of play, participation in activities, or separation from other children may be used by staff members as per the Behaven program and Lyons-Decatur Student handbook. This afterschool program is a part of the rewards system integrated in the Behaven Program. Students can be excluded from the program for up to 5 days for the following: Detentions Suspensions office referrals Vulgar language Consistent conflict within the program will result in expulsion from the program. • Consistent rules, clear directions and age-appropriate guidance are all part of our behavior policy. • Children are encouraged to verbalize their feelings, thus learning to positively work through strong emotions. • Conflict will be resolved in a positive manner without verbal or physical abuse. • PAWS will NOT allow other children or parents to use verbal or physical abuse within our program. PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS These expectations are discussed with the children. • We treat each other with kindness and respect. • We respect the rights and property of others. • We act in a safe manner. • We stay within the boundaries set by adults. 8 PROGRAM CODE OF CONDUCT Children who engage in conduct or activities, which are prohibited by this policy, may be subjected to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from PAWS. The disciplinary action taken shall depend upon the nature and severity of the violation and the child’s past record of violations, if any. Children are prohibited from engaging in the following conduct or activities: