ROCK VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DISCIPLINARY RESPONSE MATRIX
Levels of behavior & potential responses and interventions for
student behavior while in classrooms, lunch/recess, and transitions
CLASSROOM LEVELED BEHAVIORS &
RESPONSES AND INTERVENTIONS
Primary Grades (K-2)
CLASSROOM LEVEL 1 BEHAVIORS & RESPONSES
AND INTERVENTIONS
Definition
Examples
Possible Procedures
(Teacher)
Behaviors that:
Out of seat
Calling out
Excessive talking
Playing with objects (Toys
from home)
Inappropriate noises
Refusing to follow
directions
Using unkind words
Using inappropriate
language
Deliberately not completing
work (off task)
Touching others
Debrief and re-teach school
wide behavioral
expectations
Classroom redirection
and/or timeout
Surface Management
Strategies (antiseptic
bounce, etc)
Contact parent
Change card (3
warnings=flipping a card)
Do not require
administration involvement
and
Do not significantly violate
the rights of others
And
Do not appear chronic
CLASSROOM LEVEL 2 BEHAVIORS & RESPONSES
AND INTERVENTIONS
Definition
Examples
Possible Procedure s
(Teacher)
Behaviors that
Significantly violate rights of
others
Or
Puts others at risk or harm
Or
Are chronic Level One
behaviors
Disrespectful talking back
Refusing to follow direction
on a regular basis
Continued use of
inappropriate language
Continued interruptions to
instruction
Lying
Inform student of rule
violated
Describe expected behavior
Teacher/staff member
provides information for
Student Action
Change Card
Red card form sent home
Time Out/Reflection
Contact Parent
Loss of Recess(10 mins)
CLASSROOM LEVEL 3 BEHAVIORS & RESPONSES
AND INTERVENTIONS
Definition
Examples
Possible Procedures
Behaviors that:
Violate Rock View ES
behavior expectations (see
student handbook)
Or
Are chronic Level 2
behaviors
Require administrative
involvement
Unsafe behaviors such as:
fighting, kicking, biting, and
throwing objects
Dishonest behaviors such
as: stealing and cheating
Verbal or non-verbal threat
to staff or student
Bullying
Destruction of school
property
Possession of unsafe
weapons, look alike
weapons, and/or laser
pointers
Bringing drugs to school
Leave class without
permission
Gestures of a sexual nature
Inform student of rule
violated
Describe expected behavior
Send student to the office
See Possible Administrative
Actions
LUNCH/RECESS/TRANSITIONS LEVELED
BEHAVIORS & RESPONSES AND INTERVENTIONS
Primary Grades (K-2)
LUNCH/RECESS/TRANSITIONS LEVEL 1 BEHAVIORS &
RESPONSES AND INTERVENTIONS
Definitions
Examples
Possible Procedures
Behaviors that:
1. Do not require
administration
involvement
and
2. Do not significantly
violate the rights of
others
and
3. Do not appear chronic
Out of seat
Calling out
Excessive talking
Playing with objects (Toys
from home)
Inappropriate noises
Refusing to follow
directions
Using unkind words
Using inappropriate
language
Touching others or their
food
Debrief and re-teach school
wide behavioral
expectations
Redirection and/or timeout
Surface Management
Strategies
Inform Classroom Teacher
Change card
LUNCH/RECESS/TRANSITIONS LEVEL 2 BEHAVIORS &
RESPONSES AND INTERVENTIONS
Definition
Examples
Possible Procedures
(Teacher)
Behaviors that:
Significantly violate rights of
others
Or
Puts others at risk or harm
Or
Are chronic Level One
behaviors
Out of seat
Calling out
Excessive talking
Playing with objects
Passing notes
Inappropriate noises
Refusing to follow
directions
Using unkind words
Using inappropriate
language
Deliberately not completing
work (off task)
Throwing Food
Debrief and re-teach school
wide behavioral
expectations
Timeout
10 min loss of recess
Change card
Inform Classroom Teacher
Reflection form completed
in cafeteria
Reflection form sent home
to be signed and returned
to teacher
Contact parent
LUNCH/RECESS/TRANSITIONS LEVEL 3 BEHAVIORS &
RESPONSES AND INTERVENTIONS
Definitions
Examples
Possible Procedure
Behaviors that:
Out of seat
Calling out
Excessive talking
Playing with objects
Passing notes
Inappropriate noises
Refusing to follow
directions
Using unkind words
Using inappropriate
language
Deliberately not completing
work (off task)
Stealing Food
Debrief and re-teach school
wide behavioral
expectations
Timeout
10 min loss of recess
Change card
Inform Classroom Teacher
Note home from Teacher
Send student to the office
Violate Rock View ES
behavior expectations (see
student handbook)
Or
Are chronic Level 2
behaviors
Require administrative
involvement
See Possible Administrative
Actions
CLASSROOM LEVELED BEHAVIORS &
RESPONSES AND INTERVENTIONS
Intermediate Grades (3-5)
CLASSROOM LEVEL 1 BEHAVIORS & RESPONSES
AND INTERVENTIONS
Definitions
Examples
Possible Procedures
(Teacher)
Behaviors that:
Out of seat
Calling out/Excessive talking
In complete homework
Playing with objects
Bringing toys or cards to school
Making Inappropriate noises
Refusing to follow directions
Using unkind words/name calling
Using inappropriate language
Invading the personal space of
others (pushing, poking, and
touching)
Chewing gum or candy
Wearing hats or hoods
A warning before flipping
the card
(3 warnings=flipping a
card)
Change of card
Change of proximity
Teacher re-direction
Visual and non verbal
communication and cues
Surface Management
Strategies
Student/Teacher
Conference
Contact Parent
Do not require
administration involvement
and
Do not significantly violate
the rights of others
And
Do not appear chronic
CLASSROOM LEVEL 2 BEHAVIORS & RESPONSES
AND INTERVENTIONS
Definitions
Examples
Behaviors that
Significantly violate rights of
others
Or
Puts others at risk or harm
Or
Are chronic Level One
behaviors
Arguing with staff member
Disrespectful talking back
Putting others at risk (throwing
items)
Interruptions to
instruction(after 2 warning)
Repeated offense of cheating
Possible Procedures
Think Chair with a written
reflection
Change of card(optional)
Antiseptic Bounce
If the offense is repeated the
student will have the
written reflection form
signed by the parent.
If the reflections sheet is not
returned, the student will
complete another form
during recess.
Teacher will call home or
email parent to inform
them of the reflection
sheet.
Detention can be assigned by
teacher.
CLASSROOM LEVEL 3 BEHAVIORS & RESPONSES
AND INTERVENTIONS
Definitions
Examples
Possible Procedures
Behaviors that:
Violate Rock View ES
behavior expectations (see
student handbook)
Or
Are chronic Level 2
behaviors
Require administrative
involvement
Leaving the classroom
without permission
Defiant behavior towards
staff
Destroying school property
Bullying
Language/Harassment
(Gender, Racial, Sexual)
Fighting (Physical
aggression)
Weapons
Stealing
Bringing Drugs to School
Starting fires
Detention by teacher
See Possible
Administrative Actions
LUNCH/RECESS/TRANSITIONS LEVELED
BEHAVIORS & RESPONSES AND INTERVENTIONS
Intermediate Grades (3 – 5)
LUNCH/RECESS/TRANSITIONS LEVEL 1
BEHAVIORS & RESPONSES AND INTERVENTIONS
Definitions
Examples
Possible Procedures
(Teacher)
Behaviors that:
Invading the personal
space of others (Pushing,
poking, and touching)
Alternative seating
arrangements in the lunch
room
Running
Talking
Out of seat in the lunch
room
Cutting in the line
Surface Management
Strategies
Do not require
administration involvement
and
Do not significantly violate
the rights of others
And
Do not appear chronic
Change card
Reflection form
Contact parent
LUNCH/RECESS/TRANSITIONS LEVEL 2
BEHAVIORS & RESPONSES AND INTERVENTIONS
Definitions
Examples
Possible Procedures
(Teacher)
Behaviors that:
Significantly violate rights of
others
Or
Puts others at risk or harm
Or
Are chronic Level One
behaviors
Throwing food and taking
other student’s food.
Defiant behaviors towards
other students (pushing
poking, kicking, and hitting)
10 minutes loss of recess
Complete a written reflection
Change card
Reflection form completed in
cafeteria
Communicate with Classroom
Teacher as appropriate
Contact parents
LUNCH/RECESS/TRANSITIONS LEVEL 3
BEHAVIORS & RESPONSES AND INTERVENTIONS
Definitions
Examples
Possible Procedures
Behaviors that:
Defacing school property
Bullying
Physical Aggression
Sexually inappropriate
behavior
Alternative seating in the
lunch room.
Contact parent
Send student to the office
Detention assigned by
teacher
Violate Rock View ES
behavior expectations (see
student handbook)
Or
Are chronic Level 2
behaviors
Require administrative
involvement
See Possible Administrative
Actions
POSSIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
The administration may assign a consequence for behavior infractions.
Consequences may include but are not limited to the following:
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Conference with student
Parent contact
Parent/Student conference
After-school detention
Loss of recess or lunchroom privileges
Alternative recess
Restitution or school service project
Loss of bus privileges
In-School intervention or suspension
Out of school suspension
Recommendation for expulsion