Instrumental Music Department
Farwell Area Schools
Assertive Discipline Plan

DEAR PARENTS:

In order to give your child and the students in our Band the learning climate that they deserve, we are continuing with the following discipline plan, as used the previous two years.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe that all students are capable of behaving appropriately in the classroom. We will not tolerate a student's stopping us from teaching and other students from learning.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
The Students will:
1. Follow rules of behavior and instructions the first time they are given.
2. Be seated in their assigned seats with instrument, music, and pencil
within 2 minutes after the assigned time.
3. Talk only with permission.
4. Respect your fellow band members and band equipment.

DISCIPLINE CONSEQUENCES PER DAY
If a student chooses to break a rule:
FIRST TIME--Warning.
SECOND TIME--Discipline slip to parents.
THIRD TIME--Discipline slip to parents and phone call home.
FOURTH TIME--Discipline slip, phone call home, SENT TO PRINCIPAL.

SEVERE CLAUSE -- This goes into effect when there is a severe disruption.

Examples: fighting, profane language, gross insubordination... Any of these violations will cause student to be sent to principal's office immediately.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR: Students may earn rewards for positive behavior. These will be given on an individual or classroom basis.

Your child should be able to answer any questions concerning this plan. Please sign the tear-off portion and have your child return it to school tomorrow. If you have any questions or comments, please contact your student's band director.

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I have read the discipline plan for band and understand how it works.

Student's name_________________________________________________

Parent's Signature______________________________________________