At Woodside, all students are expected to strive for excellence in their academic work, to respect all adults and peers, and to demonstrate consideration and good manners. To foster this school climate, the staff emphasizes positive attitudes, encourages good conduct, and helps children to value themselves and others.
As much as possible, we use a problem-solving approach to settle disputes among students. We believe students must learn to work with others to settle conflicts and arrive at mutually agreeable solutions. Therefore, all students are introduced to and practice conflict resolution strategies in the classroom and on the playground.
From the beginning of the school year, each teacher works with her/his class to establish classroom rules and procedures, to share school-wide rules and expectations, to develop ways to reinforce appropriate behavior, and to make clear the consequences for misconduct. Students receive positive reinforcement and clear, consistent consequences that focus on students taking responsibility for their own behavior. All students are expected to adhere to classroom rules outlined by their teachers as well as the Rights and Responsibilities guidelines. Consequences for misconduct are outlined in the attached Discipline Policy.
Woodside School follows the TRIBES philosophy of no put downs, everyone may pass, attentive listening, and respect for others. In addition, Life Skills lessons are taught around the ten Life Skills of Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, Integrity, Honesty, Accountability, Compassion, Confidence, Perseverance, and Teamwork.
Please see the attached Woodside School Discipline Policy for more information.
