Positive Discipline Policy

The staff at Bradoaks Elementary is enthusiastic about continuing the implementation of the Positive Discipline program as a foundation for supporting student behavior and character development. This program emphasizes teaching students to become confident, respectful, and responsible individuals by fostering strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

As Jane Nelsen, author of Positive Discipline in the Classroom, affirms: “All the academic knowledge in the world will not help those who lack the self-discipline, judgment, social interest, ability to make good choices, and sense of responsibility that enable them to act effectively in life.”

Through Positive Discipline, students at Bradoaks gain essential social-emotional skills that empower them to thrive both in and out of the classroom, equipping them to navigate the challenges of today’s world with resilience and integrity.

Strengthening Skills

In addition to developing essential social-emotional skills, students at Bradoaks Science Academy will also enhance their academic performance through strengthened language development, attentiveness, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

The Positive Discipline program fosters a supportive and inclusive school environment—one where discipline is proactive and respectful. Students actively participate in resolving conflicts alongside teachers and parents, and educators collaborate to find constructive solutions to challenges. At the heart of this approach is encouragement, which builds a strong sense of belonging and responsibility.

With your continued support, we can ensure Bradoaks remains a safe, respectful, and welcoming place for every student. Together, we’re creating the conditions for one of our most successful years yet—both academically and socially!

In the Positive Discipline program, each class determines its own rules for behavior inside the classroom. Once those rules have been set, every classroom follows the same basic set of rewards and consequences. These include:

Rewards

Knowledge
Positive weekly report
Safe environment
Mastery & Improvement Awards
Preparation for the future
Honor Pin
Self-respect
Positive phone calls
Positive self-image

Consequences

1. Warning
a. Reflection time

b. Personal Improvement Plan

2. Think Tank (time in another classroom to think about ways to improve his/her behavior)

3. Telephone call to parent or guardian

4. Principal’s office

a. Student will be sent home

b. Behavior contract

c. Parent meeting

Remember, a fresh start awaits each child each day…