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Level System
The level system is a framework for the discipline program. Each teacher adapts the level system and privileges for the individual student, depending on the student's age and specific needs. The way the system is used for a second grader may vary from the way it is implemented for an older student. The system provides increasing rewards and responsibilities for students as they progress to higher levels. The goal of the system is to watch the students become more aware of their own behavior, start to monitor themselves, and progress to level 5 in order to potentially transition back to regular education. The rewards and responsibilities themselves are designed to resemble the rewards and responsibilities our students will be given in regular education.
Features of the Level System:
1. Motivated students can move through the entire system in only 50 days before the process of transition back to regular education is addressed.
2. All suspensions result in placement at the first day of the next lower level. (example 5.25 to 4.1)
3. If a student is absent they do not advance to the next level.
4. Daily Progress Reports must be returned/signed daily or student does not progress to next day on level system.
5. Serious offenses may result in moving down one level. Students who do not advance three of the past five school days will move back one level.
6. Unexcused tardies are considered truant
Level 1 (Close Supervision) - 3 Days
Students must exhibit a willingness to cooperate and follow school rules.
A student at Level 1 has demonstrated unacceptable behaviors in the Community Day School classroom.
These behaviors often include defiance of authority, classroom disruption, or other illegal behaviors listed in California Education Code 48900.
Level 1 student's are given the privilege of academic work and must remain in their seats except for bathroom breaks and physical education classes.Level 2 (Entry Level) - 10 Days
3 consecutive days of not making their day on the DPR causes the student to drop to the Level 1.
Privileges are allowed at staff discretion.Level 3 - 15 Days
3 consecutive days of not making their day on the DPR causes the student to drop to Level 2.
Increased privileges are a part of this level.Level 4 - 25 Days
Three consecutive days of not making their day on DPR causes the student to drop to Level 3.
Most available privileges are allowed at this level.Level 5 (Preparing for Transitioning)
After completing 10 days in level 5 a parent/teacher/principal meeting will be convened to discuss transitioning procedures. Please see transition information and exiting contract for further information.
The teaching staff will closely monitor behavior to ensure a successful transition to general education.
The amount of time each student will be required to remain at Level 5 will be determined on an individual basis.
Three consecutive days of not making their day on the DPR will drop the student to Level 4.
Level 5 students enjoy more responsibility and freedom than all other students.
Transition Note: If a student is placed in Community Day School as a result of a school expulsion, the transition and level system will determine the students reentry to his/her regular school of attendance after completing the mandatory one semester placement. The student will remain in community day school for the semester of expulsion.
Homework Expectations:
Homework is a requirement every day. In addition to any regular homework assigned, students are expected to read 20 minutes every day. It is the student’s responsibility to complete homework. The quality of completed homework can greatly affect the student’s grades.
Homework is a fact of life whether or not we agree with it. I attempt to give students homework that will take an hour - maybe - if they actually get to work - without tv, computers, or loud friends and family.
Calculators - I have a specific method for students to use a calculator. On questions that wok to the Power like 45 I allow students to use a calculator (In junior high, we are not working on multiplication, we assume that the student knows that. We are working on pre/algebra and want to focus on the skills at hand, and save time). Students are told ahead of time if they can use a calculator. They are supposed to write down the
The only legitimate reason for missing an assignment is illness or serious personal circumstance. The teacher will determine when missed work
must be turned in and the exact work that can be made up. If students refuse to cooperate and complete work in class on a consistent
basis a referral to SARB will be made. If your child refuses to complete homework please write a note to the teacher on their Daily Progress Report. We want to support you in your efforts at home.
When a student does not return their homework they will be required to sit out of play time to complete the work. They will also be required to attend academic enrichment opportunities where they may complete these missing assignments. As per Board Policy AR5121 we will not assign “D” or “F” grades, therefore we must provide the opportunity for students to complete their education.
The purpose of homework is to reinforce and extend what your child has learned at school and to teach them responsibility. It is only for your child but they often ask for help.
Here is some help for you.
We fill out a paper daily with their homework on it, ask to see it.
On the back of this paper I tell them to write the vocabulary words and definitions for the week(this year it is bright pink).
PLEASE check for things that do not feel right to you...school hasn't changed that much. We still require pencil in math, name-date-subject-assignment on the top right hand corner of each assignment.
Handwriting that we can read - easily
Numbering of each answer
Neatness does count - line up the answers
Yep, show your work in math (Even if your child says that they can "do it in their head". The teacher needs to see what is happening in their head so showing work is important.)
It needs to be right!
Do not allow your child to tell you "I don't get it." they need to do something, start it, write an explanation?
PLEASE do not get mad when a piece of homework is given back to be redone - and they do not advance on the level system because homework was not completed.
Students need to use their glossary or a dictionary if they don't understand a word. Every spelling word is in the back of the book in the glossary to help them with the book assignments.
Please don't trust your child is thinking about homework when he/she is sitting at the table staring at it.
Please make your child read the directions aloud...speaking, hearing, seeing are all ways to learn.
Any reading is better than no reading - reading a book to put a younger sibling to sleep at night, a magazine but, reading the television prompter is not the way we really speak or write.
A book on CD is great if you get the unabridged version and have your child follow along with their finger on the book.
Help your child by preparing a place and being nearby - remember YOU have finished your time in the public school system and your child gets to have their time for homework and projects.
If you are frustrated by your child's behavior during homework time, let me know, write it on the daily progress report.
If you want to have a consequence for your child because they gave you a hard time, please don't skip signing the Daily Progress Report - write a note that you were given a hard time and I will take the day away for you - double support
Students only chance at successfully completing homework is when parents care and support the process, even if you don't like an assignment. You don't have to do it...your child does.
