Student Discipline

At Florence Elementary, helping students learn to be responsible is a goal we are all working towards together. We strive for excellence in all areas. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own behavior. Age-appropriate rules and consequences are clearly stated in the classroom and shared with families, effectively taught, and implemented in a fair and consistent manner.

We persistently work to create a positive and safe environment for all students. It is the right of every child to have the best education possible. As a community it is our obligation to create and maintain a safe environment.

Expected Student Behaviors

Our primary goal is for students to be safe at school as they move around the campus. Students are expected to be responsible and respectful. The following rules and expectations help make Florence safe for all students.  

As Florence Falcons, we want our students to S.O.A.R.:  (Successful Scholars, Outstanding Citizens, be Accountable, be Respectful).  We follow this S.O.A.R. matrix of expected behaviors:

When students are doing the right thing, they may be rewarded with a WING ticket which may earn a prize at the end of the week. 

Interventions

When problems occur in or out of the classroom, the staff will use this opportunity to teach problem solving strategies to the student(s). Additionally, when students are following the SOAR matrix, they will be positively recognized. Interventions include the following: Think Sheets, Referrals and a positive recognition.

Refocus Sheets

• Think Sheets may be used to redirect misbehavior in the classroom. A think sheet asks the student to reflect in writing about his/her behavior and consider how they may act in the future. Having a student complete a Think Sheet is a learning opportunity.

• A Think Sheet requires a teacher's signature, a student's signature and a parent's signature. It is expected that a Think Sheet with the parent's signature will be returned the next school day. 

Referrals

• A referral is a written account by a staff member for severe misbehavior.

• The student is sent to conference with the principal.

• A referral is written for the following reasons:

• Fighting - willfully causing minor/major injuries to a student

• Major disruptions - shouting at adults/classmates, throwing objects

• Harassment - aggressive pressure or intimidation

• Profanity directed towards adults

• Leaving the classroom without permission/not returning to class

• Stealing

• Vandalism

• Severe and/or persistent misconduct

Depending on the severity of the action, the student may be sent home or an immediate suspension may be issued.

Additionally the following consequences may occur:

• A family conference with the teacher and/or principal may be requested

• Denial of special privileges, assemblies, field trips, etc...

• Family may be requested to accompany their child to class for a minimum of two hours to be determined by the principal.