Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students Based on The Code of School Behaviour Purpose Education Queensland is committed to ensuring that every day, in every lesson, every student in state schooling is learning and achieving within a safe, supportive and disciplined learning environment. Elanora SHS is committed to provisions that ensure all students have a right to and receive a quality education. Through forming quality relationships, Elanora State High School aims to achieve maximum learning outcomes for students recognising the reciprocal relationship between academic success and social behaviour and thus aiming to ensure students can mature into responsible and active global citizens. Our Responsible Behaviour Plan is underpinned by: The Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 The Code of School Behaviour Strengthening Discipline in Queensland Schools The school motto: Aim to Excel The school philosophy Ready to Learn, Ready For Life Your child, Our school, Their Career Elanora SHS Statement of Purpose The shared values outlined in the National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools (2005), that is: Care and Compassion, Doing Your Best, Fair Go, Freedom, Honesty and Trustworthiness, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility and Understanding, Tolerance and Inclusion National Safe Schools Framework Queensland Schools Declaration Against Bullying and Violence Consultation and data review Major stakeholders are consulted in the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the Responsible Behaviour Plan to maintain its relevance to ensure Elanora SHS provides a safe and supportive school environment. The Whole School Data Plan is constantly referenced to stay current with student information s, to ensure they achieve their potential. Each child receives a personalised On Target interview yearly to review individual pathways. Learning and behaviour statement At Elanora SHS we believe that quality learning is strongly interconnected with the social and emotional wellbeing of students. Elanora State High School promotes quality learning and student well-being by ensuring: The rights of all to learn The rights of teachers to teach The rights of all to be safe Elanora State High School believes that supportive relationships between students, staff, parents/caregivers are fundamental to quality learning outcomes. Positive relationships at Elanora SHS are based on the principles of personal respect and responsibility. The Elanora SHS school rules are: Do the right thing Say the right thing Bring the right thing Be on time Show respect for self, others and property
Processes for facilitating standards of positive behavior and responding to unacceptable behavior. Network of Student Support Effective Teaching and Learning Relational Focus Intensive behavior support (Rebuilding relationships ) Targeted behavior Suppport (Repairing Relationships) Universal behavior support (Reaffirming relationships) Student Focus Groups Community Conferencing Discipline Improvement Plans Counselling Social Skills Training Mediation Individualised curriculum Work placement Individual Behaviour Plans Referral to outside agencies Time-out procedures Intensive parental involvement Alternative educational placement / referral Individual and Group counselling Restorative Thinking Processes Mediation Work Placements Intensive literacy and numeracy intervention Involvement in school organised activities Targeted parental involvement Specialised programs Student Award Scheme Junior and Senior Academies & Excellence programs Student leadership programs & opportunities Parent-Teacher interviews / On Target interviews Restorative Thinking process (RTP) Enhanced Transition programs Student personal development programs 7-12 Sport and Cultural enrichment programs Inclusive education (of identified target groups) Peer mentors Student leadership programs Celebrating student success Extra curricula activities Junior Secondary transition & induction programs Regular consultation & communication with Elanora parent community Processes Including: Guidance Officer Dean of Students School Health Nurse Year Coordinators Industry Liaison Officer School Chaplain Youth Support Coordinator Police Beat Personnel Administration & self-referral. Appropriate case management including inter-agency and community networks Form Teachers Class Teachers Middle Schooling Teams Leadership Teams House activities Parents Instructional & Peer Coaching AITSL Professional Development Building Staff Capacity Professional networks Whole School Curriculum Framework Elanora SHS Teaching & Learning Framework use of data to improve student learning and engagement
Consequences for unacceptable behavior Responding to unacceptable behavior continuum Example Behaviour Example Consequence Minor violation of the rights of others Classroom disruption Low-level inter-personal conflicts Littering Minor disrespectful language or behaviour Non-compliance of uniform policy Lateness / truancy Minor violation of Elanora SHS Code of Conduct Policies Preventative social/emotional personal health programs / counselling Environmental duties Detention/s throughout school day Student interviews Parent contact Mediation Supplying alternative uniform Restorative Thinking Classroom referral Behaviour & attendance booklet Time-out Moderate violation of the rights of others Bullying/harassment Consistent breach of RTC negotiated contracts Failure to complete detention Repeated truancy Disrespectful behaviour towards staff and/or community members including moderate violation of personal property Inciting or condoning unacceptable behaviour Persistent noncompliance with reasonable direction and / or wilful disobedience Moderate violation of Elanora SHS Code of Conduct Policies If student charged with a non-serious offence but it is in the best interests of the students not to be on campus Social skills programs Parent intervention Restorative Thinking Classroom referral Community Service Interventions Detention in and out-of-school hours including Saturday Personal health programs Counselling Referral to outside support services Mediation Class restorative circles Suspension of technology access Time-out Required attendance on campus for learning or earning day Behaviour & attendance booklet Temporary removal of student property consistent with the Temporary Removal of Student Property by School Staff policy Discipline Improvement Plan Suspension 1-20 days
Behaviour that poses an unacceptable risk to the safety or wellbeing of other students, staff or other members of Elanora community including but not limited to, physical violence and all forms of ongoing or severe bullying and harassment including cyberbullying Conduct that adversely affects, or is likely to adversely affect, other students enrolled at Elanora SHS Possession of certain inappropriate objects or weapons, including but not limited to knives Behaviour that interferes with property of Elanora SHS or others of the Elanora community Inappropriate use, possession, supply of intoxicating and / or illegal substances and/or utensils Persistent misconduct / disobedience or other conduct likely to adversely affect the good order and management of Elanora SHS Serious behaviour or action in a private capacity that may occur outside school hours and grounds and is prejudicial to the good order and management of Elanora SHS Inciting, aiding, filming, circulating or abetting unlawful behavior If student is charged / convicted with a serious offence If senior students after extensive support continue to not meet attendance or assessment obligations Serious behaviour which brings the reputation of Elanora SHS into disrepute Major violation of Elanora SHS Code of Conduct Policies Major violation of the rights of others Detention in out-of-school hours including Saturday Cancellation of Enrolment Discipline Improvement Plan Temporary removal of student property consistent with the Temporary Removal of Student Property by School Staff policy Suspension 1-20 days Case management Individual Behaviour Plan Parent conference Restorative Justice Conference Responsible behaviour contract Counselling Referral to outside support services, agencies or alternative education providers Suspension of technology access Physical restraint within departmental guidelines Functional behaviour analysis Recommendation for Exclusion (after all consideration has been given to all other responses) Referral to the police Emergency responses or critical incidents A lockdown is put into action to secure people in buildings to prevent the potential threat of harm or injury to members of the school community. The lockdown alarm signal is a sequence of bells in very quick succession. Students MUST follow teacher direction in this situation. The all clear is signalled by a latter sequence of bells in quick succession or by a verbal direction from administration staff. Notification of a situation requiring evacuation of classrooms is by continuous ringing of the bell. Students calmly follow teacher direction and assemble on the oval in their form class for roll marking. Students are to stay in position until directed to leave. The Administration team will manage all critical incidents in accordance with the Department of Education, Training and Employment Policy and Procedure Register and in particular the Safe, Supported and Disciplined School Environment Policy. The network of student support All students are expected to take responsibility for their own behaviour and engage in learning. Comprehensive arrays of incentive programs are in place to recognise these positive choices. Students however, who choose behaviours other than what is expected in the classroom will be referred to the Restorative Thinking Classroom (RTC). Support is available for students who are having difficulty making positive choices. This support includes Administration, Dean of Students, Year Coordinators, Form teacher, Guidance Officer, School Police Beat Officers, Youth Support Coordinator, Heads of Department, Sexual Harassment Officers, School Nurse, School Chaplains, Interagency Personnel and alternative educational settings.
Consideration of individual circumstances The forming of positive relationships, case conferencing and an understanding of the individual child helps to ensure that each child is seen and treated as an individual. Responses to inappropriate behaviour will consider the particular situation and context, the individual circumstances and actions of the student and the needs and rights of school community members. See also related policies published in the Elanora SHS Code of Conduct and School Diary Related legislation Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 Commonwealth Disability Standards for Education 2005 Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 Education (General Provisions) Regulation 2006 Criminal Code Act 1899 Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 Judicial Review Act 1991 Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Right to Information Act 2009 Information Privacy (IP) Act 2009 Related policies Statement of expectations for a disciplined school environment policy Safe, Supportive and Disciplined School Environment Inclusive Education Enrolment in State Primary, Secondary and Special Schools Student Dress Code Student Protection Hostile People on School Premises, Wilful Disturbance and Trespass Police and Child Safety Officer Interviews with Students, and Police Searches at State Educational Institutions Acceptable Use of the Department s Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Network and Systems Managing Electronic Identities and Identity Management Appropriate Use of Mobile Telephones and other Electronic Equipment by Students Temporary Removal of Student Property by School Staff Some related resources National Safe Schools Framework (ncab.nssfbestpractice.org.au/resources/resources.shtml) National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools (www.valueseducation.edu.au) National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools Queensland (www.education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/values/) Bullying. No Way! (www.bullingnoway.com.au) MindMatters (www.curriculum.edu.au/mindmatters) School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (www.learningplace.com.au/deliver/content.asp?pid=24668) Code of Conduct for School Students Travelling on Buses http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/pubtrans.nsf/index/cochome http://education.qld.gov.au/studentservices/behaviour/qsaav/docs/qsaav-working-togetherschoolssafe-parents.doc Cybersafety and schools resources Take a Stand Together Strengthening Discipline in Queensland School Fact Sheets. Safe Schools Hub.