LANSING USD 469

Student Discipline Policy

Lansing School District prides itself in the quality of behavior of our students and to continue that high standard, the district adopted a new discipline policy in 1999. This policy is designed to ensure that discipline is a process to teach, model, and reinforce the responsible behaviors that are necessary to achieve a safe and productive learning environment by changing unacceptable behavior to acceptable and respectful behavior. The policy also incorporates a zero-tolerance for fighting or any other behaviors that are intended to cause physical or mental harm. Any student who demonstrates this type of behavior automatically will be suspended out of school. The length of the suspension increases as the students get older and should the unacceptable behavior continue. The following district guidelines for staff, students, and parents are designed to maintain a school environment where teaching and learning are the highest priority.

• Students and staff will demonstrate self-respect, respect for others, and respect for all things in their environment.
• A safe and productive learning environment will be maintained for all individuals at school and at school-related activities.
• Conflicts will be handled without the use of violence or threats of violence and with respect for the rights of all.
• Students will be expected to be on task at all times while in the classroom or at other learning activities.
• Staff will provide learning opportunities for misbehaving students with support from parents and guardians.
• Staff, students, and parents will assist misbehaving students to change their unacceptable behavior to acceptable behavior.