Policies and Regulations → Section J → JG → Behavior Intervention, Safety, and Well-being Plan
JGA, Behavior Intervention, Safety, and Well-being Plan
Purpose
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To promote positive, respectful, orderly, and safe learning environments necessary for effective learning; increase student engagement; boost student achievement; and, proactively foster positive school cultures and climates that prevent student misbehavior, when possible, before it occurs
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To engage all students in learning with effective instruction and to intervene appropriately to support struggling and vulnerable students so that schools are safe places in which to learn
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To provide a philosophy of behavior intervention that is rehabilitative, restorative, educational, and implemented fairly and equitably with clear, appropriate, and consistent expectations and consequences to address student behavior that is not in line with the Student Code of Conduct in MCPS, regardless of whether the instructional environment is in person or virtual
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To clearly communicate to students, staff members, and parents/guardians/families expected student behaviors and consequences for misbehavior
