Philosophy
We, at Tiffany Park Elementary School, believe that students need to be taught and have opportunities to practice appropriate social and personal behavior. Children need to respect themselves and others. Their behavior must not infringe upon a teacher's right to teach or another student's right to learn. Children must be given clear expectations which are fairly and consistently reinforced, and given recognition for appropriate behavior. Ultimately, students need to learn self-management techniques which will help them to become a successful part of society throughout their lives.

Objectives
The Tiffany Park staff will:
1) Teach students appropriate behavior options
2) Provide opportunities to practice these skills
3) Recognize students for appropriate behaviors
4) Assist students in determining and utilizing appropriate behaviors
5) Reduce behaviors that may harm or show disrespect toward themselves, staff, or other students

* Act safely
* Act responsibly
* Show respect
* Follow directions
* Participate

Consequences
Our "Discipline Referral Plan" is discussed with students at the beginning of the year and reviewed periodically. Copies are available upon request. (Depending on the severity or repetition of the misconduct, any of the following may occur.)
Classroom and General Misconduct
* Student receives a warning
* Student takes a five minute time-out within classroom
* Student takes a ten minute time-out and counsels with teacher
* The teacher contacts the student’s parents
* One or more days in the Intervention Room during recesses.
* Student is referred to the principal
* In School Suspension of 1-5 days
* At-home Suspension

Playground Misconduct
1) Student receives a warning
2) Student takes a time-out in a designated location on the playground
3) Student is referred to the Intervention Room
4) Student is referred to the principal. Students will be immediately referred to the principal for the following infractions:
* Speaking inappropriately to school staff
* Failure to follow directions given by a staff member
* Swearing
* Physically hurting anyone
* Spitting
* Engaging in any illegal activity, including destroying school property

Principal Referrals
When a student is referred to the principal by a Tiffany Park Elementary School staff member, the student will confer with the principal as soon as possible following the reported infraction.
First visit: The principal will discuss the referral with the student. The student may help to determine the course of action. Parents will be notified of the incident and plan of action by phone and/or letter.
Second visit: A logical consequence(s) will be employed. Parents may be invited to meet with the student, principal and appropriate staff to discuss the situation.
Third visit: Parents will be expected to attend a conference with the student, principal, and appropriate staff to discuss the situation. A contract may be developed and will require the commitment of all involved.
Fourth visit: The student may serve a minimum of three hours on In-School suspension. Parents will first be contacted, and the contract will be reviewed and possibly revised to reflect the nature of the most recent infraction.
A principal referral for severe or continued misbehavior will result in suspension from school for 1 to 5 days according to WAC and/or RCW regulations. The student will not be readmitted to school until a conference involving the student, parent(s), principal, and appropriate staff has occurred.

Possible Consequences for Appropriate Behavior
Logical consequences for appropriate conduct reported to the principal or staff member may include, but shall not be limited to:
* Special privileges
* Special awards
* Terrific Tiger Awards
* Ice cream treats
* Special activities

Logical Consequences for Inappropriate Conduct
Logical consequences for inappropriate conduct reported to the principal or staff member may include but shall not be limited to:
* Loss of privileges
* Anger management training
* Restitution
* Intervention Room during recesses
* In-school Suspension
* Contractual agreement
* Suspension

General Rules
1. We will respect ourselves and others at all times.
2. We will use school equipment and property appropriately and safely.
3. We will use appropriate language and volume at all times.
4. We will be on time and be prepared for the school day with only those things that are necessary for school.
5. We will be responsible for our own actions.

School Campus Rules
¸ Students will observe safety regulations for walkers, bicycles, buses, and cars.
¸ Students will obey members of the school safety patrol.
¸ Students will arrive at school and leave school on time. After dismissal, bus riders will wait outside in designated areas. Students may arrive between 8:25-8:35, and depart promptly at 3:05.
¸ Students will use lavatories in a sanitary and socially acceptable manner with respect for other students and for the preservation of the facilities.
¸ Students will eat food only in designated areas and at appropriate times.
¸ Students will leave at home all potentially dangerous, distracting, or valuable items.
¸ Students will enter the building, move through the hallways, and leave the building in a quiet, orderly manner.
¸ Students will carry visible hall passes whenever they are in the hallways if not accompanied by a staff member.
¸ Students will respect the authority of teachers and staff members, and will obey their directions.

Student Dress Code
Students at Tiffany Park are expected to come to school dressed appropriately. Students should dress in clean clothing that is neat in appearance and does not distract others from learning.

The following are suggested guidelines when deciding whether or not a particular item is appropriate for school:

• Clothing should allow student to participate in normal school activities ( which may include sitting on the floor criss-cross, running on the grassy area of the playground and PE activities)
• Clothing is not to be disruptive or distracting to the learning process of other students.
• Shorts and skirts should be to the end of the fingertips or longer.
• Chests and stomachs should be covered (no bare midriffs).
• Halters, spaghetti straps, excessively low-cut or open tank tops are no acceptable.
• Saggy pants are not acceptable; please wear a belt if pants are too large.
• Clothing is not to be worn inside-out.
  
• Hats and head coverings are not allowed in the school building except for religious purposes.
• Unusual hair dye, make-up, or extreme hair styles are not acceptable.
• Offensive logos or messages on T-shirts are not allowed.
• Shoes with high-heels (over 2 inches), flip-flops and skate shoes (popularly know as “Heely’s”) are not allowed, for safety reasons.
• Closed athletic shoes should be worn on PE days.