Clifton Presbyterian Church: Classroom Covenant and Behavior Standards

Classroom Covenant

I have a right to be happy, and to be treated with kindness in this room; this means no one will laugh at me, ignore me, or hurt my feelings.
I have a right to be myself in this room; this means no one will treat me unfairly because of my physical appearance, my emotional issues, or if I am a boy or a girl.
I have a right be safe in this room; this means no one will kick me, hit me, push me, or pinch me.
I have a right to hear and be heard in this room; this means no one will yell, scream or shout, and that my opinions and desires will be considered in any plans we make.
I have a right to learn about myself in this room; this means I will be free to express appropriate feelings and opinions without being judged.

Sunday School Behavior Standards
I am precious to God You are precious to God We will treat each other As God wills, with Respect and love	Therefore we will: Listen to each other Speak one at a time Raise our hand and wait to be called on Be kind to each other Keep our hands to ourselves Cooperate and participate in class so that we will have time for fun activities.

Disciplinary Procedure

1st Warning: Alert student that his/her behavior or attitude is unacceptable.
2nd Warning: Five-minute time-out in the room. Student will be removed from the group and will sit quietly for five minutes. (Parent to be notified via teacher or Pastor for Youth and CE)
3rd Warning: Removal from class.

If student is asked to leave the classroom, one of the teachers will accompany student to the Sunday School superintendent, who will in turn call/locate parents.
Child will counsel with the Associate Pastor for Youth and CE along with the teacher, as soon as possible. Parents and child will confer with AP to discuss ways to prevent further problems.