SSLS MIDDLE SCHOOL STAR CARD PROGRAM

As a member of the SSLS community, all students will be responsible for their actions and behaviors to assure that they are in accordance with the school's Christian foundation. The following behaviors will result in the loss of designated stars. Teachers and staff, at their own discretion, will determine the number of punches to be given for inappropriate behavior by students not specifically listed. Depending on the severity of a student's behavior, referrals may be made to the school's administration for action. Should such a referral be made, discipline will follow the school's discipline policy.
Number of Star Punches	Behaviors
1 Star	Classroom management incidentals such as, but not limited to, being prepared for class; failure to have Star Card/Folder signed and returned.
2 Stars	Disrupting class; untucked shirts; not keeping hands, feet or objects to yourself; chewing gum; eating candy
5 Stars	Verbal and/or body language deemed offensive (rude and crude) by faculty or staff member; conduct not deemed appropriate by a teacher or staff member; lost Star Card
10 Stars	Cutting class; leaving class without permission; aggressive behavior between fellow students or with school faculty and staff; willful and malicious damage to property (personal or school); cheating on assignments and/or tests (work in question will be counted as a zero); stealing; showing disrespect to anyone; possession of a cell phone during the school day

Consequences - Weekly

1. 5 Star Punches (20%) - silent lunch and recess detention

2. 10 Star Punches (40%) - after-school detention for 1 hour

3. 15 star punches (60%) - 1 day in-school suspension (classroom work is still to be done, but will be counted as a zero); parents will be contacted by the teacher

4. 20 star punches (80%) - Conference with administration and 1 day out-of-school suspension (classroom work is still to be done, but will be counted as a zero)

Both in-school and out-of-school suspension will result in the loss of participation the quarterly Star Card Celebration.

Upon the receipt of a third discipline detention within a two quarter period, students will receive an in-school suspension. (Students will not be allowed to make-up classroom work, receiving a grade of "0" for any tests or work missed.)

Upon the receipt of a third in-school suspension during an academic year, the student will receive a two day out-of-school suspension. (Students will not be allowed to make-up classroom work, receiving a grade of "0" for any tests or work missed.)

Rewards

1. Weekly - 100% of stars remain - Star Card is held for a monthly drawing.

2. Monthly - 100% of stars remain - Homework Pass for use in any class and a Dress Down Day Pass

95% of stars remaining - Homework Pass for use in any class

3. Quarterly - 90% of stars remaining - Participate in Star Card Celebration

Trust in the Lord and Do Good!

Psalm 37:3