Universal Student Behavior Expectations
Appropriate behavior is expected by all students throughout the school day. Students are responsible for their behavior from the time that they leave home in the morning for school until the time they get home from school in the afternoon. The District’s comprehensive discipline policy is contained in the Student Discipline and Consequences Handbook and provided to all students at the beginning of each school year.
The classroom teacher is the person in charge of the classroom at all times. When a student does not follow classroom rules and regulations, the teacher will make attempts to correct the behavior through classroom interventions, student conferences, parent contacts, or a counselor referral. When misbehavior is persistent or severe, an office referral may occur.
At all times students are expected to follow all Rockwood School District and LaSalle Springs expectations and procedures. At LaSalle Springs Middle School, our universal expectations for student behavior are guided by five character traits:
- Proactive: Students are ready to succeed and accountable for their actions.
- Respectful: Students show consideration for others, their environment, and themselves.
- Integrity: Students demonstrate positive character even when no one else is watching.
- Determined: Students show perseverance and grit.
- Engaged: Students are actively involved in learning, leading, and serving.
The matrix that follows provides examples of how these character traits are demonstrated throughout various settings.