Dear BASC Parents and Children,

These contracts have been created with the safety of staff and children and the overall quality of our program in mind. They have not been created with the intent of excluding children from our program, but rather as a deterrent for disruptive and/or negative behaviors. These contracts will be utilized this year, in order to hold your child accountable for their decisions, actions, reactions, and when necessary consequences.

We strive to offer a supportive staff and program, one that is willing to accept each child and help them become successful individuals. On the other hand, we expect that your child return the same amount of respect and consideration for themselves and others, and commit to becoming responsible, caring, and positive members of all BASC and St. Clare School programs.

When this does not happen, and the behaviors on the included contract are exuded, it creates an environment where everyone suffers. Energy is over-drawn from staff and placed on a particular incident and/or child(ren). It takes attention away from children who are upholding BASC rules and policies, and exhibits poor role modeling to other children in our program.

We certainly will give our attention and assistance to each child and family and work directly with you and the school to create lasting solutions. However, there are certain behaviors that are not tolerated by the school officials, and they will not be tolerated in before or after-school care as well.

Please take the time to review the included discipline policy and an outline of behaviors considered to be serious infractions of the BASC behavior contract. Talk about options that your child(ren) may have when faced with a difficult or upsetting situation. Discuss the seriousness of this contract together, sign it and return it to one of the BASC staff.

You may direct all questions, concerns, or comments to the BASC Director, in person, by email at stclarebasc@aracnet.com or by calling BASC at (503)-244-8747.

Thank you for your support and consideration in this matter. We hope to have successful and positive experiences this year and look forwards to having you as part of our program.

BEHAVIORS CONSIDERED SERIOUS INFRACTIONS

1. Physical Abuse - Includes kicking, punching, hitting, pushing, biting, and other such physical violations of another person’s body. This is applicable towards the individual child, other children and staff of BASC, as well as any other person, animal, or living creature on the St. Clare School grounds during the program’s hours of operation.

2. Verbal Abuse - Includes using inappropriate/disturbing/derogatory language directly at another person. This is applicable towards the individual child, other children and staff of BASC, as well as any other person, animal, or living creature on the St. Clare School grounds during the program’s hours of operation.

3. Bullying - Defined as an individual or group of people working together with the intent of injuring/damaging/harassing another person, animal, personal property, etc. This is applicable towards the individual child, other children and staff of BASC, as well as any other person, animal, or living creature on the St. Clare School grounds during the program’s hours of operation.

4. Consistent Defiance of Rules - Includes direct defiance of BASC or St. Clare staff, not listening and responding to a teacher, hiding or going somewhere you cannot be seen, leaving designated program areas without supervision or permission to do so, or general abuse of privileges allowed to children enrolled in BASC.

5. BASC Program Days and Field Trips - When participating in program days and BASC organized field trips and activities, behavior must be exceptional. The BASC staff will not tolerate unsafe, inappropriate, or disrespectful behavior. Complaints from BASC staff, St. Clare staff, or host organizations on field trips will be considered a serious infraction.

** It is necessary that your child(ren) understand that BASC and all St. Clare School programs are a privilege. We strive to offer enriching programming, educated and well-trained staff, and quality care for your child(ren). In return, we expect that your child(ren) return the same respect and exhibit positive, supportive, and non-confrontational behaviors while in our programs. Failure to do so will result in the steps outlined on the BASC behavior contract and when necessary expulsion from all BASC programs for those children who continue to be unsuccessful in our environment.

PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN

THE CONTRACT ON THE NEXT PAGE.

ST. CLARE BASC BEHAVIOR CONTRACT

It is a new year and a new start for each child in this program. The goal of our discipline policy is to teach children to be responsible for their own actions, and to socialize with their peers and teachers in a responsible and positive way. Due largely in part to safety concerns and the well being of every child in our program, it is important that your child(ren) understand how particular incidents outlined in this contract will be handled. This contract is not intended to remove your child(ren) from our program, but rather to help them become successful individuals who are capable of making safe and competent decisions.

I, ________________________________, do hereby acknowledge and promise to follow ALL BASC and St. Clare School rules and policies. I understand that failure to do so will result in my being disciplined in the following manner:

1. First Offense: Redirect behavior, written warning, parent conference.

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