Over the past six months the school behaviour team have been reviewing our school behaviour policy.
The Athelstane behaviour policy is well received by the majority of students. Teachers spend time discussing positive behaviours. We set high expectations for student behaviour. We also believe in keeping parents informed if students display persistent inappropriate behaviour. In this case, you will receive a letter.
Students who demonstrate and follow the school expectations receive ticks. Ticks can be given by the classroom teacher, support teachers, community language teachers, teachers on playground duty, student learning support officers, office staff, assistant principals and the principal.
Once the student has received 5 ticks this transfers into an ace. Classroom teachers record each student's progress on the class ace chart.
Behaviour levels
Gold medal
Students have reached gold level and then receive a further 15 aces to receive a gold medal.
Gold
Students have reached Silver level and then receive a further 15 aces to achieve gold level.
Silver
Students have reached bronze level and then receive a further 15 aces to achieve silver level.
Bronze
Students receive 15 aces to achieve bronze level.
Blue
All students begin each school year on this level.
Yellow
Students are given a warning to drop to yellow level after two incidences of unacceptable behaviour occur and are recorded on STARS. Once a third incident of unacceptable behaviour occurs and is recorded on STARS students are dropped to yellow level. Parents are informed.
Orange
Students are given a warning to drop to orange level after two incidences of unacceptable behaviour occur and are recorded on STARS whilst on yellow level. Once a third incident of unacceptable behaviour occurs and is recorded on STARS students are dropped to orange level. Parents are required to attend an interview regarding the student's behaviour. A formal caution for suspension is issued by the principal.
Red
Students are given a warning to drop to red level after two incidences of unacceptable behaviour occur and are recorded on STARS whilst on orange level. Once a third incident of unacceptable behaviour occurs and is recorded on STARS students are dropped to red level. Parents are required to attend an interview regarding the student's behaviour. Student is suspended from school.