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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Carson Middle School is known for giving kids referrals for just about everything—sometimes it feels like even breathing too loudly. My 8th grader received another referral today. Last week, he got one for having too many tarries across all his classes—this was his fourth combined tardy this quarter.
He’s also had referrals for having his cell phone out, a few for “interfering with learning” in the classroom, and one for shoving while playing around with a friend. I’m not saying he’s perfect, but it honestly doesn’t feel like the school truly cares about addressing behavior in a meaningful way.  He’s had ISS a few times and been removed from class, but nothing major like a suspension. At this point, I’m just questioning whether discipline referrals actually mean anything or help change behavior, because from a parent’s perspective, it doesn’t seem like they do.
When my son was in elementary , he only received one referral in 6th grade and hardly any before that. This year alone, he’s received more referrals than all his previous years combined.  It honestly feels like schools are quick to write kids up now, often for minor issues rather than addressing behavior in a productive way. [b]We’re starting to wonder if discipline referrals are being overused instead of actually helping students succeed.[/b]  Is anyone else dealing with the same issue at their school?[/quote]

Wait, are you implying that the purpose of a discipline referral is to help a student succeed? Come on. It's a way to document behavior AND to communicate to you. Clearly it's okay for your kid to have their phone out and be late to class and to shove other kids. It looks like he is getting consequences AT SCHOOL. What about AT HOME? If I knew my kid had their phone out, the phone would be mine for the next weekend. If my kid was late to class four times, I'd let them know that if it happens again that I'd be taking a day off of work and escorting them from class to class to make sure they get to each class on time. [/quote]

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