Character Counts
New Center's discipline policy is based in most part on a program called Character Counts.  This program actually has the students learning lessons about Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.  There will be daily and weekly lessons covering the "Six Pillars of Character" which were previously named.  If a child breaks or does not follow these pillars, the consequence will be to fill out a discipline sheet which details the inappropriate behavior and the punishment for that behavior.  A copy of this paper will be sent home for the parent to review, sign, and return to school.  The following are the Six Pillars of Character in more detail.  in essence, these pillars are our classroom and school rules.

Trustworthiness
Be honest - Tell the truth and nothing but the truth

Respect
Treat others the way you want to be treated - Use good manners - Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements

Responsibility
Be accountable for your choices - Think before you act and consider the consequences

Fairness
Play by the rules - Take turns and share - Be open minded and listen to others

Caring
Be kind - Be compassionate and show you care

Citizenship
Do your share to make your school and community better - Obey laws and rules - Protect  the environment

The Six Pillars of Character will seem like a  lot in the beginning.  The children will learn these character traits by example and daily/weekly lessons in the classroom.  I will do my best to point out the six pillars as I see the children perform them each day.  As the children live these guidelines each day, they will become second nature to them.  There will be times in which students will misbehave.  I will try my best to remind the students of the right thing to do and direct them to the proper action.  If this behavior continues,  the parent will be notified and further action will be discussed.