Consequences of Violating the Code of Conduct Failure to follow the Code of Conduct may result in: • Verbal warning and redirection. • Parent/guardian meeting with staff. • Suspension or removal from the program, depending on the severity of the behavior. We appreciate your cooperation in making our programs a positive experience for everyone. Thank you for being part of our community! Cause and Procedure for Suspension or Dismissal Behaviors that may lead to an incident report, possible suspension, or termination from the program include: • Participant Elopement-when a participant leaves a designated program area without permission from staff • Compromising their own or another participant’s or staff’s safety • Refusing to follow basic safety and program rules • Stealing or defacing property • Engaging in verbal or physical fights or being physically aggressive • Repeated disrespect towards staff • Rude and inappropriate behavior towards others by participants or parents/guardians • Bullying: Definition-Bullying is the systematic and chronic inflicting of physical hurt or psychological distress on another person. The Code of Virginia at§ 22.1-276.01 defines bullying as: o any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim o involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim o is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma o "Bullying" includes cyber bullying o "Bullying" does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict Immediate removal from the program may occur if administration feels they cannot maintain the safety and welfare of the participant or other participants in the program, or the participant engaged in behaviors associated with the zero-tolerance policy. PRCS will call parents/guardians to pick up any participant who is a threat to the safety of themself or others. PRCS staff are pledged to make every effort to maintain a participant’s enrollment and engagement in the program. Only after all the procedures have failed on the part of the administration staff and parent/guardian, will dismissal be considered. If, in the opinion of the program administration, a participant's behavior presents a physical danger to themselves or others, or if the participant fails to follow rules, then an immediate suspension from the program may result. PRCS staff are trained to use discipline techniques that are constructive, age-appropriate, and that focus on redirection and positive
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