Overnight Trips Behavior Management Procedure
A guide for TEACHERS, COACHES, and OUTDOOR COMPANY PARTNERS at CNG
Purpose:
Overnight trips are a moment when everyone has a great learning experience. However, there are times when disciplinary action may be necessary in order to ensure the safety of students and staff. When identifying a situation that requires disciplinary action, implementing a fair and reasonable solution not only provides protection of health and ensures the safety of participants but also supports the goal of creating an enriched learning environment for all students.
Key guidelines:
Student expectations:
These rules apply to all CNG outings, but additional rules may apply in certain trips and will be communicated.
Students who fail to abide by these behavior expectations, will be sent home at their parents’ expense and will receive disciplinary referrals upon their return to school. Each case will be handled independently and according to the specific situation by CNG Administration
Establishing a course of action:
Disciplinary action will be in response to any one of the following:
ESTABLISHING A COURSE OF ACTION: Disciplinary action will be in response to any one of the following:
TYPES OF ISSUES
Contraband |
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Teamwork / Collaboration |
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Group Management |
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Disruptive Behavior |
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Safety Issues |
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Harassment / Exclusion |
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Damage |
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Repetitive Negative Behaviors |
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Serious/Grave Behaviors |
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TYPES OF CONSEQUENCES (in order of gravity)
Warning |
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Confiscation of item(s) |
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Proximity- be near adult |
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Parent Contact |
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Write reflection and/or apology |
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Change activity groups (separate from conflict/friends) |
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Complete additional task |
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Removal from activity |
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Change sleeping arrangements |
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Send home |
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POLICY: In determining a student in need of Disciplinary Action, the following steps will be implemented:
Verbal or written warning to the student (including an explanation). |
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Verbal conversation with Trip Leader/Administrator. Only the Trip Leader/Administrator may contact parents for disciplinary reasons. |
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Dismissal from CWW program at parent’s expense, without refund. |
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Important note: Administration on the trip AND on campus must be aware of any changes to adults or students participating on a trip.