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[pic] Code of Conduct

The following are examples of appropriate behaviors of school age children:

• Following directions

• Working out conflicts with peers, or bringing the conflict to a staff person

• Respecting staff and other children

• Using acceptable language

• Staying in a designated area

Example of reinforcements for appropriate behaviors:

• Verbal praise or encouragement

• Additional privileges; such as leading an activity

The following are examples of unacceptable behaviors of school age children:

• The intent of harm (physical or emotional) to any child or adult (i.e., hitting, scratching, kicking, fighting, teasing, name calling, bullying)

• Continually disregarding the instructions of staff

• Threatening other children or adults

• Leaving adult supervision

• Using abusive or inappropriate language

• Throwing objects

Example of consequences for unacceptable behaviors:

• Remind child of behavior expectations and rules

• Talk to the child about unacceptable behavior

• Redirection from the area where the problem took place

• Parent contact/conference

• Separation from the group and go over this document

• Suspension from Kidsville for 1-3 days

• Expulsion – permanent dismissal from the program

• These consequences may or may not be used in the order that they appear. Management will determine the order.

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Please share information on the back of lower portion regarding reinforcement and consequences that are or are not effective with your child.

I have read and discussed the Kidsville Inc. Code of Conduct and Discipline and Guidance Policy with my child. Both of us understand and agree to observe the code.

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[pic] Discipline and Guidance Policy

Kidsville staff will ensure that discipline and guidance is consistent for all children. Staff will follow the guidelines listed below:

• Discipline must be:

1. Appropriate to the child’s level or understanding

2. Directed toward teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-control

• Positive methods of discipline and guidance will be used that encourage self-control and self-direction, which include at least the following:

1. Using praise and encouragement of good behavior instead of focusing only upon unacceptable behavior

2. Reminding a child of behavior expectations daily by using clear, positive statements

3. Redirecting behavior using positive statements

4. Using brief supervised separation from the group when appropriate for the child’s age and development

• No harsh, cruel, or unusual treatment will be used for any child. The following types of discipline and guidance are prohibited:

1. Corporal punishment or threats of corporal punishment

2. Punishment associated with food

3. Pinching, shaking or biting a child

4. Hitting a child with a hand or instrument

5. Putting anything in or on a child’s mouth

6. Humiliating, ridiculing, rejecting or yelling at a child

7. Subjecting a child to harsh, abusive or profane language

8. Placing a child in a locked or dark room, bathroom or closet with the door closed

9. Requiring a child to remain silent or inactive for inappropriately long periods of time for the child’s age

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