Behavior
SCHOOL BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
Camden Elementary students are expected to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner in order that learning can take place throughout the school day. Behavior that stops teachers from teaching or prevents any student from learning is unacceptable. We continue to encourage our students through PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) and our Leader In Me implementation.
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Camden Elementary believes in frequent recognition of students who have demonstrated outstanding behavior through the school day. We want to “Catch students following school expectations”. In our efforts to reinforce positive behaviors, students may be rewarded daily for their actions.
CELEBRATING GOOD BEHAVIOR
Celebrations are held to reward students for their appropriate behavior and meeting school wide goals. Students will have the opportunity to participate in quarterly celebrations when we meet our goals.
We Will Follow COLTS Expectations in All Locations!
In the….
Hallways, Assemblies, Bathrooms, Playground, Bus lines, Lunchrooms and classrooms, too.
These expectations are taught and practiced during the 1st week of school, reinforced constantly during the school year, and posted in our hallways as visual reminders for our children. In order that our students know the types of specific behaviors that are acceptable, we follow a COLTS Matrix with specific expectations.
Please review the attributes of CES COLTS:
Caring - Be respectful, Use kind words, Be courteous and use appropriate language, Be a good friend, SMILE
On-Task - Be prepared for class, Complete assignments
Listen & Lead - Listen while others are speaking, Learn something new everyday
Team Player - Work together with classmates, Help others
Safety - Follow all directions
Our aim is self-disciplined students. When a student refuses to follow school rules or cooperate with the teacher, disciplinary actions may include the following:
Classroom Action
Verbal warnings
Minor Referrals
Loss of privileges
Time out/Isolation
Notes home
Parent contact/Conferences
Major referrals (office)*
*In all cases of office referrals, a written report of the student’s misconduct is submitted by the teacher to the assistant principal. A copy is sent home with the student for parents to review, sign, and return to school the following day. When possible, a parent may be contacted by phone.
Administrative Actions
Student conferences
Guidance referrals
Parent conferences
Suspension
Mediation
Bullying
Bullying will not be tolerated at CES. We take reports of bullying very seriously. Children are encouraged to report any incidents of bullying to a CES staff member. Records of all reported incidents are kept on file by our guidance counselor.