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Seattle, WA
Community Day School Association at Madrona
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neighborhood: Madrona/Leschi/Central District · Telephone: (206) 709-8887 · Website: www.communitydayschool.org
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child
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Director's Description to School's Approach to Discipline
CONFLICT-RESOLUTION POLICY:
Purpose: To facilitate children through the process of resolving conflicts through peaceful, open communication.
Expectations:
? Follow staff directions.
? Work cooperatively with staff and peers when conflicts occur.
? Abstain from physical or verbal assaults of other children or staff.
Corrective Measures:
Purpose: To encourage the choice of appropriate behavior through the use of natural and logical consequences.
Steps:
Staff members will communicate regularly with the parent / guardian. Inappropriate behavior will be handled in the following manner:
1. A parent conference will be scheduled to design a behavioral contract specifically
addressing the expectations of the staff and parents as well as the needs of the child.
2. If inappropriate behavior continues, the child will be given a one day suspension and a meeting with the parent will be scheduled.
3. If the behavior is not improved, the child may receive up to a three day suspension or be asked to leave the program
Your child will be immediately removed from the program for the following reasons:
? Possession or use of weapons or firearms (see Weapons Policy)
? Bringing any illegal substances into program
? Excessive aggressive behavior (physical and / or verbal)
(Excerpted from website and parent handbook)
Health
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided |
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Food Allergies
- We keep special snacks for allergic children
- We do provide substitutions for those with allergies but we do allow parents, who want to, to bring in substitute snack items for their individual child.
Medications
- We keep their medication on hand at all times
- We keep all of our medications in a designated area that is out of reach from all children, along with the appropriate medication release/permission forms that our parents must fill out.
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (3.0) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors |
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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