Harrison Band Behavior Standards:In any group of people there are rules in place that help to maintain order. We have a few simple rules that will help us to accomplish everything we need to do in band classes.
Follow directions the first time asked.
Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
No insults, name-calling or profanity.
Touch only equipment to which you are assigned.
Have all necessary equipment ready for rehearsal.
No food, drinks, candy or gum in the band room.
Cellular Phones, Earbuds, Laser Lights/Pointers, and other electronic devices
1. Students are not to have laser lights or pointers at school.
2. Students may use cellphones during a student's lunch period, passing periods, before, or after school. At all other times between 7:30am and 2:20pm these devices are to be turned off and placed out of sight when school is in session. Failure to comply with this policy will result in the following progressive disciplinary penalty and the item being confiscated and returned only to the parent or guardian.
1st offense: Teacher choice
2nd offense: Student will be sent to the office and an administrator will confiscate the device for the day. Teacher will make parent contact.
3rd offense: Device confiscated by administration and parent/guardian must pick the device up from school.
4th offense: Administration will schedule a meeting with student and parent/guardian to discuss a plan for student success.
On the 5th offense and beyond, students may face consequences for insubordination and/or failure to comply.
Students who refuse to turn over their cell phone or other electronic device to a staff member when asked are insubordinate and failing to comply with a request from a staff member. If the student refuses to turn over the cell phone or other electronic device to an administrator the result is up to five days of Out of School Suspension. Cell phones and other electronic devices are not the responsibility of the school. If stolen or lost, the student assumes the responsibility.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) allowing students to carry electronic devices to school implies permission to the school to have access to any and all information on the device if confiscated for disciplinary, or investigative purposes. Information contained on devices is subject to inspection.
Positive Consequences- Research has shown that it is much better to reward positive behavior when possible in order to bring about learning. We will use a number of positive consequences including: Praise, Positive Parent Contacts, and Opportunity to Participate in Extra-Curricular Bands, Opportunity to Participate in Band Trips, Awards.
Negative Consequences- Some behaviors are so detrimental to the class that they need to be addressed with negative consequences. These consequences are applied only when a student chooses not to follow the rules. The more the student makes negative choices, the higher the consequences. Some behaviors are so disruptive that they will lead to immediate removal from class with a discipline referral. Bullying and Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and will be referred to the Administration for investigation.