Expulsion Policy

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Unfortunately, sometimes there are reasons we must expel a child from our program either on a short term or permanent basis. We want you to know we will do everything possible to work with the family and child(ren) in order to prevent this policy from being enforced.

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IMMEDIATE CAUSES FOR EXPLUSION:

• The child is at risk of causing serious injury to other children or themselves.

• Parent threatens physical or intimidating actions towards staff members.

• Parents exhibit verbal/aggressive abuse to staff in front of enrolled children.

PARENTAL ACTIONS FOR CHILD'S EXPULSION:​

• Failure to pay or habitual late payments.

• Failure to complete required forms including the child's immunization records.

• Habitual tardiness when picking up your child.

• Verbal/aggressive abuse to staff.

• Other (TBD)

CHILD'S ACTIONS FOR EXPULSION:​

• Failure of child to adjust after a reasonable time period.​

• Uncontrollable tantrums/angry outbursts, causing injury to themselves or others.

• Excessive biting, hitting, kicking, or throwing objects causes injury.

• Other (TBD)

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PROACTIVE ACTIONS THAT CAN BE TAKEN IN ORDER TO PREVENT EXPULSION:

• Try to redirect children from negative behavior.

• Reassess classroom environment, appropriateness of activities, supervision.

• Always use positive methods and language while disciplining children.

• Praise appropriate behaviors.

• Consistently apply consequences for rules.

• Give the child verbal warnings.

• Give the child time to regain control.

• Document the child's disruptive behavior and maintain confidentiality.

• Give the parent/guardian written copies of the disruptive behavior that might lead to expulsion.

• Schedule a conference including the director, classroom staff, and parent/guardian to discuss how to promote positive behaviors.

• Recommend an evaluation by professional consultation on premises.

• Recommend an evaluation by local school district study team.

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SCHEDULE OF EXPULSION:​

If the remedial actions above have not worked, the Child's parent/guardian will be advised verbally and in writing about the child's or parent's/guardian's behavior warranting an expulsion. An expulsion action is meant to be a period so that the parent/guardian may work on the child's behavior at home or with a professional, if needed, and to come to an agreement with the center on how to correct this, unless the issue is with the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian will be informed regarding the length of the expulsion period and the expected behavioral changes required for the child to return to the center. Failure of the child/parent to satisfy the terms of the plan may result in permanent expulsion from the center. *There is no returning to our facility if the parent is the reason for expulsion.

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A CHILD WILL NOT BE EXPELLED IF A PARENT/GUARDIAN:

• Make a complaint to the Office of Licensing regarding a center's alleged violations of the licensing requirements.

• Reported abuse or neglect occurring at the center.

• Questioned the center regarding policies and procedures.

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DISCIPLINARY POLICY & PROCEDURE

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POLICY:

Compassion House Outreach Center shall state in writing all the policies for the handling of discipline of students, staff, counselors, and volunteers. These standards are set forth to keep every child safe from hurt, harm, or danger.

 

PROCEDURE:

1. No CHILD shall be treated unfairly, bullied, spanked, isolated, withheld from eating, or subject to mistreatment in any way by director, staff, volunteer, or by another child. 

   1. Anyone who has reason to suspect verbal or physical abuse, harsh/cruel language, mistreatment of any kind to any child by anyone has the responsibility to report such allegations to the Department of Human Service. Division of Youth and Family Service. Division of Youth and Family Services, Office of child Abuse Control, 1-800-792-8610 or 1-609-292-0617.​

2. No CHILD shall use profanity or vulgar language on or near school property at any time at anyone while attending Compassion House Outreach Ministry and Christian Educational Center.

3. No CHILD shall hit/fight, bite, kick, spit at, scream at, or touch anyone in an offensive way.

4. No CHILD shall behave in a manner that is disrespectful or disruptive of the standards set forth at Compassion House.

5. No CHILD will be allowed to attend the center is they refuse to adhere to these rules set forth.

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In the event of a violation of any of the previous mentioned rules, a system of sanctions is put in place:

• 1st Violation: the child and parent will be given a warning and informed of conduct that was inappropriate.

• 2nd violation: the child will be removed from the area of disruption and the parent/guardian will call to pick up the child.

• 3rd violation: the child will be removed from the area and sent to the security office, suspended or removal from the program, and the parent will be notified immediately to come pick up the child.

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Positive Discipline

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• We will re-direct ourselves to a new activity or area to change the focus of a child's behavior.

• We will provide alternative activities and acceptable ways to release feelings.

• We will offer a choice only if there are two acceptable options.

• We will acknowledge or praise a child to let them know we approve of what he/she is doing.

• We will provide positive reinforcement through rewards for good behavior.

• We will appreciate the child's point of view.

• We will use encouragement rather than competition, comparison or criticism.