Mission
Our purpose is to engage our diverse school community in the pursuit of educational excellence and success for all students. (BRIS Mission Statement)
BRIS is committed to providing a safe, positive, and structured environment for all children in our mandarin immersion program. When attending a program at BRIS, we expect that all participants will demonstrate safe, care, respect, and responsibility at all times while with us. This allows us to maintain the quality and safety of every activity for all of our participating students.
Please review the following general rules and disciplinary consequences that will guide the program. It is imperative that both students and parents understand the expectations of the program as well as the potential consequences. We ask that you discuss the information listed below with your child. We appreciate your efforts and thank you for continued support in making appropriate behavior a priority for all children.
General Rules:
BE SAFE
Keep body and objects to yourself;
Children are to avoid physical contact with others;
Use supplies and other materials wisely;
Rocks, sticks, tan bark and other items found in the playground are not to be thrown, played with, or used as weapons;
Toys are not allowed to be brought to school;
Stay with your activity at all times and move appropriately throughout campus during program hours;
No disruptive behavior, including fighting, violence of any kind, or inappropriate language;
Hitting, shoving, pushing, or being mean; destroying property; possessing, using, or bringing weapons of any kind to the program.
BE RESPECTFUL and CARING
Be kind and polite to others, be a good friend;
Follow adult directions and treat others with respect;
Children should treat others the way they wish to be treated;
Use appropriate and respectful language;
Swearing, offensive behaviors, and gestures will not be tolerated;
Bullying or harassment (saying mean things or hurting others); lying or not telling the truth; stealing or taking things without asking;
All adult supervisors, volunteers, or staff members are to be treated with dignity and respect. Arguing or willful defiance may result in a suspension.
BE RESPONSIBLE
Use facilities and equipment for the intended purposes;
Take responsibility for your actions and maintain honesty at all times;
Be honest about their mistakes;
Always follow instructions set forth by teachers for each activity;
Responsible care of school property and equipment;
Comply with any and all other regulations set forth by teachers and school administrators.
We will follow this process for any inappropriate behaviors:
You will receive immediate correction from the staff member or director, sharing both what you are not doing right and what you can do to make it right.
You will receive a verbal warning and logical consequence.
You will have a follow up discussion with the program director.
The program director will communicate with your family and set up a meeting between the family, student, and program director to talk through continued participation in the program.
Removal from the program is a possibility depending on the severity and continuation of the behavior or action.
The program director may decide to skip some of these steps if necessary. Any behavior that risks the safety but have not listed above will not be tolerated. While we offer our programs, we may not be the best program or have the right supports in place for all children, especially those requiring special medical, behavioral, or social support. Please contact us with questions about whether BRIS Programs offer the right experience and supports for your child. Participants who are unable to follow our rules may be asked not to continue their session or not to return in the future and refunds will not be provided.
The Program Behavior Policy and Discipline Procedures was created with the collaboration and input of the Head of School, School Administrations and Staff.
Mengmeng Lin
Founder
Bilingual Rock Immersion School