One of the most matters to care for in the school is effective discipline. Discipline is much more than control of punishment. From a common root comes our word �discipline.� We must consider discipline as a learning experience. The first step is to understand our school�s philosophy, objectives and goals. We as a faculty develop our discipline from the preceding items.
Principles and goals for discipline:
It is important that we develop our own basic principles regarding discipline. Using these principles, we must develop our objectives and goals.
What is effective discipline? Good discipline means the classroom is relatively free from confusion, disorder and anti-social behavior. It means that each student and the group as a whole operated freely within a structured framework which they understand, accept and incorporate into their behavior without constant reminders and punishment. Discipline is more than outward pressure. It involves inner understanding and acceptance.
1. Effective discipline develops a maximum of self-direction.
2. Effective discipline helps a child know and accept himself better.
3. Effective discipline is based on justice and equality of opportunity.
4. Effective discipline should help a child change his perceptions of a situation.
5. Effective discipline uses control judiciously.
6. Effective discipline is consistent.
7. Effective discipline develops a sense of responsibility.
How does good discipline develop? Discipline is something that has to be learned. Acceptable behavior in a classroom and on the playground needs to be taught as one would teach any other subjects. Some of the following items are used in this process.
1. Children need to be given standards to follow.
2. Children are ready for different types of learning at various stages of development.
3. Children learn best when their trust and affection makes them want to please the person representing authority.
4. Children differ in their needs and responses.
5. No method of discipline is equally effective with all children.
6. Children do not learn good behavior chiefly by being punished for their misdeeds. They learn by example, by instruction, by practice and by their mistakes.
The staff at Cherish Christian Academy strives to make a positive learning environment for every child. Discipline is a fact of life and will occur daily. We will do our very best to discipline in love and following the examples of our Heavenly Father.