Call Us: (319) 363-2757Student Behavior Expectations
Why We Have Student Behavior Expectations
Preschoolers are in the very early years of their education. At this age, children are just beginning to learn how to get along with each other. It is our responsibility to provide a safe and comfortable environment that helps children develop self-control, cooperation skills, and consideration of others. We will only accept children who are potty trained. Additionally, we have established student behavior expectations and guidelines to help the children develop the social skills needed to interact with others in a positive way.
We developed guidelines for acceptable student behavior to help every student gets the most from their early learning environment. Our teachers enforce these guidelines using redirection, discussion, problem-solving, and time outs.
Occasionally some children repeatedly break the rules. Our teachers work diligently with these children to encourage them to choose appropriate behaviors. When necessary, parents will be notified of problematic behaviors so the teachers and parents can work together to help the student act appropriately.
We do not tolerate the following inappropriate disciplinary tactics:
- Corporal punishments to include spanking, shaking, and slapping are will not be used
- We prohibit all humiliating or frightening punishments as well as any punishment that causes pain or discomfort
- Additionally, we prohibit any disciplinary tactics that involve withholding food or rest
- No child will be subject to abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks about the child or the child’s family
Our Rules
Rules for Outside
- The teacher-pupil ratio is the same outside as it is for inside
- Hurtful physical, emotional, or verbal behavior is not acceptable
- We encourage politeness and courtesy on the playground
- We do not allow inappropriate language
- Children may not use sticks, rocks, or other items in dangerous or harmful ways
- Rocks & Mulch stay on the ground
- Children may not climb the fences
- Children may use the slide to go down, feet first only.
- Teachers are discouraged from lifting children to reach equipment that is too big for them.
- The drinking fountain is for drinking purposes only
- Children must communicate with their teacher when entering or exiting the school.
- Coats must be worn if the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. When deciding whether children should go outdoors, consult the teacher
- Children may not use balls or other toys on the playground equipment
- We remove all broken items immediately
Classroom Rules
- All children are free to work with anything in the classroom as long as it is used appropriately.
- Children may not damage classroom items or use them to harm themselves or others
- Classroom materials may not be used in any way that disturbs the activity of others
- Children must clean up after themselves after they are finished with an activity to the best of their ability
- Children are discouraged from interfering with another’s work unless invited by that child
- A child may not disturb a group activity they have chosen not to participate in
- Children are free to “do nothing” as long as they do not disturb the work of others
Discharge from the School
It is not unusual for children to exhibit behaviors that may be improper and/or disrespectful. The occasional misbehavior, while certainly not condoned, are a normal part of a child’s development. Our policy is to redirect the child’s behavior and explain other ways of communicating or voicing their frustrations.
If a child exhibits chronically disruptive behavior, the issue must be addressed at a higher level. When this is necessary, we will take the following steps to halt the behavior.
- When repeated attempts in talking to the child are not successful, we will first isolate the child from other students. We will contact the child’s parents to discuss the situation. Along with any verbal communication, we will also write an incident report and will provide a copy to the child’s parents
- If the child continues to exhibit disruptive behavior, the next step is for the teacher to meet with the child’s parents to explain what options are available. The goal is to create a plan to resolve the behavior.
- We will discharge the child from the school if we can’t reach an agreement or arrangement on how to handle the behavior, or if no improvement is made within the set time limit.
The following disruptive behavior may be a reason for discharge from the school.
- Any behavior which requires constant attention from the staff
- Any behavior which inflicts physical or emotional harm on themselves, other children, or any staff member
- Behaviors that consistently conflict with the rules of the classroom and/or playground
- A child attempting to leave without a parent or guardian present to take them
Our lead teachers are responsible for working out the situation with the child’s parent. However, the teacher involved will also include the school Director in any meeting involving potential discharge from the school.
Parents have the right to appeal to the director regarding any decision made by the child’s teacher. However, please keep in mind teachers will typically be acting under the Director’s guidance. Parents may make a final appeal to the school President.
Other Reasons for Discharge
- Failure to meet center policies
- Failure to pay tuition
