Faculty Referral Procedure for Student Discipline Matters

1. When referring a student to a supervisor, vice-principal, or principal, simply alert the person in question that you have a reason to be referring a student to their level. Either speak to the supervisor, vice-principal, or principal privately, if time or situation warrants, or submit a written referral at a later time. It will be the judgment of the supervisor, vice-principal, or principal whether or not to convene a meeting between you and the student.
2. Do not confront a student in a public setting about a disciplinary situation related to your classroom or study hall.
3. Do not argue with a student by raising your voice in a public setting, e.g., hallway, cafeteria, corridor, auditorium, main office, etc. Simply tell the student you will be making a referral to the appropriate person.
4. Do not escort the student to the office unless you are concerned about the physical well-being of a teacher or student. Direct student to report to the area you believe appropriate then inform that area that you have sent a student there and that a referral will follow.
5. If it is necessary for you to escort a student to a supervisor or administrator for a disciplinary reason, do your best to avoid talking about the specific disciplinary situation. Simply let the student know that in your professional judgment, you need to make a referral, but that the student will have an opportunity to present his position at a later time to the person to whom you are giving the referral.
6. Do not leave your classroom or study hall unattended if a student walks out. Send another student to your supervisor or office to inform supervisor or administrator what has occurred.