STAR Discipline & Responsibility Policy

STAR Discipline & Responsibility Policy

GOALS
The goal of the STAR Program is to provide every child with a happy, safe, and enriching experience everyday. In order to achieve our goal, we need the full cooperation and
support of every parent and child. By working together, we can teach the children the skills that will help them make sound decisions and be successful in their social development.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
Your cooperation is needed in the following areas:
• Direct your child to come directly to the program on days enrolled
• Sign your child in and/or out every day by an authorized adult (your child will not be released otherwise)
• Call when your child is absent
• Go over the rules with your child
• If corrective actions are needed, such as suspension, please follow up at home with a discussion about the issue at hand. Be supportive. We are working together for the welfare and healthy development of your child’s social skills.
• Parents are their children’s first teacher and primary role models. Any parent who uses abusive language or behavior toward staff, other parents, or children risks registration cancellation.

DISCIPLINE POLICY
Dictionary definition of discipline: To guide, train, practice, correct, and teach.
The STAR Program follows the STAR CAN DO DISCIPLINE PROGRAM. This highly acclaimed system uses a positive approach for guiding children. All staff members are required to take this training. The assertive discipline training has 3 components: the Rules, the Reward System, and the Consequences.
The Rules
• Come directly to STAR
• Follow Directions
• Stay in your area
• Respect others: no fighting, inappropriate physical contact, name calling or other activities that take the right to be happy away from any child.
• No inappropriate behavior or touching, including gestures and signals.
• Respect the property of others.
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The Reward System
Each STAR Program will implement a reward system to positively reward good behavior.
Consequences
If a child chooses repeatedly to break the rules, a formal meeting with the parent will be set up. If the child breaks the rules after this meeting, a one-day suspension will follow. Any further infractions of the rules will result in cancellation of the child’s registration.

MORE SERIOUS BEHAVIOR & CONSEQUENCES
Biting, spitting, physical fights, leaving the group or campus, searing or blatant disrespect for children, parents, and staff are considered more serious offenses. A first time infraction shall result in a one-day suspension, and a second time infraction will result in the non-refundable cancellation of registration. Parents may be called to pick up their child immediately from the program if the child is out of control and will not follow instructions. Any behavior that endangers the children or staff will be cause for immediate cancellation of registration.

BATHROOM PROCEDURES
Children are taken to the bathroom on a regular basis or as needed. A staff member will
accompany each child to the bathroom. Restrooms are to be used for their intended purpose only. Restrooms are not an area for play!

IMPORTANT
To ensure we are providing the best service possible for the children, we review our policies and procedures on a regular basis. Therefore, this contract may be modified at any time.

(03/08)

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STAR DISCIPLINE AND RESPONSIBILITY POLICY AGREEMENT
I have read and understood the Discipline and Responsibility Policy of the STAR Program and herby agree to follow the terms stated in these policies.

Parents Name (please print): ____________________________________________________________________

Parents Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________

Child’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Child’s Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________