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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 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 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 Level 1 or 2.
3. Each unexcused absence moves the student back one day in the system.
4. Serious offenses may result in moving down one level.
5. Unexcused tardies, student may maintain their level but not move up one.
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 (Journeyman Level) - 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 (Leadership Level) - 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.
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 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, plus one semester.
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Last Updated: 05/16/2009