Behavior

=Classroom Behavior= In first grade we are training these precious children to acquire and demonstrate desired behavior in the classroom and in society. We learn from God's word, the character traits that are pleasing to Him. The best way to achieve this behavior is by positively acknowledging of good choices and positively changing undesired behavior. Both of these are ways to practice personal responsibility and understanding the cause/effect relationship. All Class:

Positive Rewards are given throughout each day
Because first graders still need tangible and verbal rewards, when desired behavior is demonstrated: Because first graders need to establish the relationship of bad choices to bad consequences:
 * I add marbles to a jar to earn a party
 * Praise is verbally given
 * Applause is rendered
 * I take away marbles from the jar
 * A reminder is verbally given
 * "Excused" from activity
 * A color card is turned

Individual: 

**Color Card System**
Everyday the children start on a green color card. If they choose not to obey a color card may be turned. Repeated offenses may result in more than one card being turned. Meaning of the color card: Green = “I’m making great choices! (pat oneself on the back) Yellow= “Remember...make good choices.” Blue= “Excused” for 5 minutes during recess “While your friends are running, jumping, laughing, and playing...you will not be.” Orange= “Excused” for another 5 minutes and an email home to the parent from Mrs. Anderson Red= Consequence to be determined...call or conference with parent; could result in a citation

At the beginning of the year, the children are given several reminders or "last warning" before turning a card, unless: A child hurts someone purposely A child is disrespectful or defiant to an adult A pattern of undesired behavior must be broken

Conferences
If you feel I need a "heads up" on some behavior issues you and your child are working through, OR I feel that we need to brainstorm some ideas...a conference can be requested and set up. Communication and teaming up provide the best results for change! Usually discipline is remedied in the classroom with no further consequences.

Please read the Handbook pages 10-15 for more information. [|www.achieverchristian.com/]Behavior