Discipline Concerns. Parents/guardians as well as siblings or other family members must refrain from reprimanding children (other than their own) while on the premises. We expect parents to model respect toward staff, youth and other parents especially in front of youth. Concerns regarding the other children in the program should be brought to the attention of the SACC Director or any available Children’s Home program staff. We offer positive reinforcement for the children. Children will be given time-outs if the staff member feels that it is appropriate; children will never be isolated unless they are a physical threat to themselves or others around them. In cases of repeated misbehavior or for major infractions children will be written up on a form that a parent or guardian must sign. If you ever have any behavior concerns please contact the program director. If your child is suspended, the child is not allowed at any of Children’s Home programs for the designated amount of time. It will then be the responsibility of the parent/guardians to find alternate care during the suspension.
Discipline Concerns. Parents/guardians as well as siblings or other family members must refrain from reprimanding children (other than their own) while on the premises. We expect parents to model respect toward staff, youth and other parents especially in front of youth. Concerns regarding other children in the Program should be brought to the attention of the SACC Director or Site Supervisor. We offer positive reinforcement for the children. Children will be given time-outs if the staff member feels it is appropriate, children will never be isolated unless they are a physical threat to themselves or others around them. In cases of repeated misbehavior or for major infractions children will be written up on a form that a parent or guardian must sign. If you ever have any behavior concerns please contact the SACC Director. If your child is suspended, the child is not allowed at any of the Children’s Home Programs for the designated amount of time. It will then be the responsibility of the parent/guardians to find alternate care during the suspension. Discipline Policy is as follows: It is our first priority to maintain the safety of all children in our program. It is with this in mind that we have instituted the following policy regarding discipline: ➢Violent behavior, sexually inappropriate behavior, theft and insubordination will not be tolerated. ➢We reserve the right to ask you to pick up your child early due to any occurrence of these, with the possibility of an additional period of suspension. ➢We reserve the right to schedule an appointment at any time to discuss whether we will be able to continue serving your child following any of these incidents. ➢Behavioral issues will be discussed with parents/guardians and documented. ➢Write-ups may lead to suspensions • Suspensions will increase in length upon subsequent suspensions. • Bullying - defined as intimidation of another student, threatening another student to obtain something from that student, constant belittling, slander, racial/gender/sexual orientation slurs, etc.) • Physical Violence - pushing and shoving, biting, kicking, and any punch that is thrown, whether or not it connects • Theft –the purposeful taking of someone else’s belongings • Insubordination - defined as swearing at a counselor, utter refusal to follow reasonable and appropriate instructions given to them by a counselor • Inappropriate Touching - this will be determined based on age and circumstances of the situation, but in its most basic would incl...
