It is the goal of the BASC team to provide a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable place for students to spend
time with their peers. At BASC, behavior management is the responsibility of the staff. BASC provides an environment where behavior management occurs naturally through a combination of continued support, setting limits, reminders, encouragement, and rewards. Children differ widely, but inappropriate behavior can be lessened by the use of a range of guidance techniques.

 

The most common methods used at BASC are:
● Redirecting children to a new activity
● Recalling rules to internalize positive behavior
● Resolving conflicts by problem-solving and discussion
● Providing a related and age-appropriate consequence

 

Occasional disciplinary methods used at BASC:
● Parent notification of the behavior
● Verbal Warning
● Removal from activities
● Child is sent home
● Meeting with BASC Staff and/or Principal
● Suspension or Expulsion from BASC

 

Students must follow the basic school rules of safety. The school rules followed during the school day are also in force during BASC hours.
1. No climbing fences or leaving school grounds.
2. Must stay within BASC boundaries at all times.
3. May not go to classrooms, library, office, etc. without permission from BASC staff.
4. Phone is to be used only in an emergency - no making plans or asking permission for play dates
5. Must be able to play in a group independently and cooperatively under the standard supervision provided by staff

 

Children are not allowed to verbally or physically abuse or hurt themselves, staff, or other children at BASC. In addition, these behaviors are not permitted:
1. Deliberate mistreatment of other children
2. Use of inappropriate language
3. Uncooperative, abusive behavior (physically or verbally) toward staff
4. Deliberate misuse of equipment, materials and destruction of property

 

Group care is not appropriate for all children. In the event a child cannot benefit from our program, we reserve the right to recommend termination of care.

 

The BASC Behavior Policy has been developed to give children the ability to learn, practice and exercise impulse control and self-control. We expect staff and children to create and maintain a positive, inclusive environment. Our program promotes mutual respect, celebrates differences and addresses every child’s needs and interests, always with the children’s safety in mind. The result is a child with a positive image and tools to deal with conflict.