Letter To Parents Regarding Discipline

Dear Parent:

Let me welcome you and your child to my class.  As your child's teacher, I am looking forward to working with you. Together, we can make this a great year. In order to carry out the programs of the district and school, it is important that we have good classroom discipline. Therefore, I am using this method to inform my parents and students of the rules and consequences we will use throughout the school year. These rules and consequences can be found below. Please take a few minutes from your busy schedule to discuss the need for good discipline with your child. Also, please sign the copy provided and return it to me via your child. Your help and assistance are greatly appreciated.

Rules:

1.  Be prompt.  2.  Be prepared.  3.  Be neat.  4.  Be considerate. 
5.  Follow instructions.  6.  Respect others--keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself; respect school and personal property; use self-control (count to 10 if you get angry); work quietly and do not disturb others.  7. Raise your hand for permission to speak.  8. Listen.  9. Use time wisely.  10. Do your best.

Positive consequences for students and teams who show good performance:

1. Special recognition for individuals  2. Extra privileges for individuals and teams who follow the above rules  3. Other positive consequences decided by the teacher

Negative consequences for students who do not follow the above rules:

a. Verbal correction and/or counseling by teacher b. "Cooling-off," "time-out," or other in-class/in-school disciplinary actions c. Withdrawal of privileges d. Detention e. Request for assistance from parents f. Request for assistance from the office  g. Request for removal from the classroom

I will notify you and the office if I feel it is necessary to do so in order to maintain positive classroom discipline.

Please return to me by:______________________

Student signature:__________________________
Parent signature:___________________________