Classroom discipline is important to each student’s success, confidence, and well being. All children should be able to come into the classroom and feel safe and secure. It is important that each student learns to develop self-discipline and good work habits.

Madisonville Elementary follows school-wide rules and discipline plan. You can find this plan in the Student Handbook. While following general class rules, we will use the FISH philosophy, a positive behavior system to achieve a positive learning environment. 

In order to maintain a classroom environment that allows all children to learn, our class will practice the following classroom discipline plan. We will use the FISH Philosophy along with the following class rules. Please read and discuss the following rules, consequences, and rewards with your child.

FISH Philosophy Principals:

• Choose Your Attitude: Each of us can choose our attitude, every day. Student’s “choose” how they react to each other and “choose” how their mood effects the day.
• Be There: We can be there, by being a good listener, staying on task, using good manners, and being kind to each other.
• Make Their Day: We can make someone’s day with a simple smile, lending a helping hand, showing respect towards others, and using kind words/actions.  
• Have Fun: We can have fun at school, while learning, and working with others each day.

CLASSROOM RULES:

• I will listen and follow directions carefully.
• I will speak with permission and stay in my seat.
• I will keep my hands, feet, and objects to myself.
• I will use good manners and always wait for my turn.
• I will do my best work and take care of materials.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:

• Green – I had a great day. I tried my best. (Great still Green!) = E grade.
• Blue  – I had a good day, but my teacher had to remind me of the rules. (Big Breath Blue!) = S grade.
• Yellow – I had a reminder and I continued to make bad choices. (Yikes! Yellow!) = N grade.
• Red – My teacher continuously had to remind me to make better choices, but I had a difficult time following the rules. (Uh Oh Red!) = U grade. If the problem continues a conference will be requested.
• ****Severe misbehavior will result in the appropriate disciplinary action.****

REWARDS:

I reward good behavior daily with verbal praise, hugs, positive notes, stickers and/or candy treats. Students may also receive tickets when caught making good choices. Tickets are placed in a box for daily drawing of prizes. Your child may get a chance to sign the good book on Friday, if they remain on green for the week. 

Please read and discuss the Discipline Plan with your child. We will discuss, role play, and practice this plan in class.