Behavior Contract Template

Student Behavioral Contract

Grades X – XX

Name of Student:[Student.FirstName][Student.LastName]​

Date of Birth:

Class:

I know that I have a right to:

• be in a supportive and safe learning environment, free from discrimination, harassment, and bigotry while at school;

• understand what positive behavior is and what negative behaviors may result in disciplinary actions being taken;

• receive counseling from members of the staff in affairs related to my behavior because it affects my education and well-being within the school;

• due process in situations where disciplinary action is being applied in response to alleged violations of school regulations for which I may be removed from class or suspended.

I agree to:

• arrive at the school premises on time;

• appear for each of my classes at the start time, ready to begin work;

• be prepared with the required materials and homework for all classes;

• treat all members of the learning community with respect;

• resolve conflicts with others peacefully, and avoid fighting both inside or outside of the school or at program sites;

• cooperate when a staff member makes a request or gives instructions and receive the direction respectfully and peacefully, understanding an opportunity to voice concerns about the request will be given at an appropriate time if desired;

• respect other people’s property and take responsibility for my personal items;

• dress appropriately for school by refraining from wearing suggestive clothing such as skinny tank tops, short-shorts, mini-skirts, or midriffs;

• refrain from wearing clothes that have any signs of gang affiliation, such as scarves or bandanas, and refrain from using gang signs, chants, calls, handshakes, or movements;

• refrain from using personal possessions that are disruptive such as a cell phone, beeper, or pager in school;

• refrain from bringing illegal drugs, controlled substances, alcohol, and weapons to school;

• share information with school officials that might affect the safety, health, or welfare of the community at the school;

• keep my parents/guardians informed about school-related matters and ensure they receive any information sent home by teachers or staff;

• follow all rules as laid out in the Discipline Code;

• behave responsibly by the Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

I have received a copy of the Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities and Discipline Code, and I fully understand this contract. I agree to act by the rules of behavior.

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Parental Acknowledgment

I have received a copy of the Discipline Code and Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities and understand the behavior that is required of my child.

I agree to help my child follow this agreement by:

• regularly encouraging my child to be a respectful and peaceful member of the school community;

• participating in any discussions and decisions concerning my child’s education;

• attending scheduled appointments with school staff;

• discussing the contents of the Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities and the Discipline Code with my child;

• alerting the school if there are any significant changes in my child’s health or well-being that affect his/her ability to perform as expected in school.

• providing the school with current telephone numbers and emergency contact information;

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