ELC Discipline Policy

Discipline:

We express our disapproval (without attaching character). We state our expectations and show your child how to make amends. We give choices, and in extreme situations a child may be given a “time out”; because at times a child may be having trouble making choices of their own and they just may need a couple of minutes to calm down and think about their choices. No physical discipline is ever used in our care.

Misconduct:

We will communicate to you immediately if your child is frequently and deliberately causing harm to others and/or is frequently and deliberately destructive. This behavior is unsafe and will not be allowed. We will use the following methods to help your child with these issues:

* First offence we will document the behavior and obtain parents’ signature.
* Second offence we will again document the behavior and obtain parents’ signature.
* Third offence we will document and require a meeting with the parents, and the actions taken will be left to the headmaster of the school and the director of the ELC.
* Each offence after the third will require a meeting with the parents and any actions taken will be left up to the headmaster of the school and the director of the ELC.

These behavior issues will be re-evaluated on a quarterly basis.

Gross Misconduct:

We will communicate to you immediately if your child is frequently and deliberately causing harm to others and/or is frequently and deliberately destructive. This behavior is unsafe and will not be allowed – immediate termination will ensue if the behavior persists.