1. As a general rule, discipline in the classroom is the responsibility of the classroom teacher, but all staff have the responsibility to ensure that the rules of the school in general are observed. If staff feel that they need assistance in extreme cases, they should call a Vice-Principal or Principal. The parents or guardians may be contacted if necessary.

2. a) Discipline problems of a minor nature should be resolved with the student at the

classroom level.

1. Teachers are requested to contact the parents or guardians directly and to involve them in resolution of the problem as may be necessary.

3. Serious or persistent problems should be documented and may be referred by a staff member to a Vice-Principal or Principal. In such cases, an appropriate process will be employed to bring about the desired behaviour, in accordance with Creighton School Division policy.

4. In all disciplinary action, teachers should be mindful that good discipline is usually positive rather than negative in nature.

5. Good discipline is fair, dignified and in good temper. A student’s personality, disposition and personal characteristics should be given consideration before prescribing treatment.

Each student is deserving of each teacher’s best thinking and deliberate judgement.

6. Teachers may reasonably exercise such discipline as would be exercised by a kind, firm and judicious parent.

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