Strategies for Student Success

Introduction

The Lamphere Schools is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment for all students. Courteous, respectful, and responsible behavior fosters a positive climate for the learning community.

Many people share the responsibility for student conduct. Each student is primarily accountable for his/her own conduct and this obligation increases as the student becomes older and matures. With the cooperation of students, parents and others, the staff seeks to maintain an environment that is safe, orderly and conducive to the student’s education.

The Student Code of Conduct sets forth the consequences for violating school rules, as well as student rights and responsibilities while at school and school-related activities. When determining the appropriate action to be taken as a consequence of student misconduct, school officials may use intervention strategies and/or disciplinary actions, depending upon the severity or repetition of misconduct; age and grade level of the student; circumstances surrounding the misconduct; impact of the student’s misconduct toward others in the school community, and any other relevant factors. The Student Code of Conduct will be administered uniformly and fairly, without partiality or discrimination.

Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to attend school regularly, punctually and to devote their energies to learning under the direction of the entire school staff. We suggest you review the following recommendations and make them a part of your expectations:

• Behave appropriately (actions, language and noise level). Show respect for all school personnel, fellow students and for school property.

• Bring a positive, friendly, respectful attitude to school. (A good attitude promotes success and positive self-esteem.)

• Be on time for school and follow the teacher’s instructions.

• Bring your school supplies.

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

Parents/guardians are partners in their child’s education. They can best support their students if they:

• Establish and maintain appropriate communications with the school and classroom teacher.

• Provide positive encouragement to students. Assist in resolving behavioral and academic problems.

• Read the Lamphere Center Handbook and discuss appropriate behavior with your child, clearly emphasizing consequences of both appropriate and inappropriate behavior.

• Insist your child attend school unless ill.

• Contact the school as soon as you have concerns about your child’s progress at school. Early intervention is the key to gaining positive results.

• Attend Open Houses and Conferences.

• Talk to your child about his/her school day and provide a quiet place for your child to do his/her homework.

• Provide up-to-date information for office personnel in MiStar ParentConnection, and return all materials requiring signatures promptly.

• Respect school personnel and work together to help provide the best possible education for your child.

Lamphere Center Code of Conduct does not diminish the due process rights of a student with a disability who has an Individualized Education Program under federal law. (34CRF § 30.530)