BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT POLICY: Students and staff of the program are asked to treat each other with respect, tolerance, kindness, and consideration. The rules and behavior expectations utilized by the program will be explained to the student clearly and reinforced in a consistent manner. Students will be given reminders and redirection in order to encourage positive behavior. A student who is unkind verbally will be asked to apologize. A student who uses supplies or equipment inappropriately will be restricted from using the supplies or equipment for a short period of time. Any activities where participants purposely exclude another student will not be allowed. Under no circumstances will a student be subjected to neglect, physical punishment, verbal abuse, or denial of restroom facilities. Parents will be notified if a student exhibits unusual emotional or physical behavior that threatens the well-being of the student or others in the program. If a student has specific behavior issues, every effort will be made to implement a behavior management program consistent with efforts being made at the student’s home and school. If a student’s behavior indicates that the Program is not able to meet his or her needs, the program directors will contact the student’s parents to arrange a meeting. A parent or staff member may also request an appointment. With the parent’s permission, school staff and other professionals providing services to the student may be asked to attend the meeting. Within ten days of the meeting, in keeping with the conclusions of the meeting, an action plan will be developed that establishes reasonable, attainable objectives for the student. A copy of the plan will be given to the staff and to the student’s parents. A log will be kept of the student’s progress. If the Program Directors feel the program cannot accommodate the student’s needs, or if the objectives established for the student are not met, the program reserves the right to terminate the student’s participation in the Program with two weeks’ notices. Any student who does not accept the physical boundaries of the Program, or exhibits behavior that threatens his or her wellbeing, or the wellbeing of others, is subject to dismissal without notice. Any inappropriate behavior by a parent, including verbal abuse of a student or staff member, or confrontations with staff members in the presence of a student, is grounds for termination of the family’s participation in the After School Program without notice. A suspension or termination decision may be appealed by contacting the President. *