The progressive discipline plan

In short

Behaviours are sorted into four levels. Level 1 is handled by the classroom teacher and starts with a conversation. Level 2 brings in the homeroom teacher and coordinator. Level 3 is severe and goes to the Head of School immediately. Level 4 means suspension or expulsion. From Level 2 up, offences are cumulative across categories.

The tables below are reproduced from the Community Handbook without changes, because the exact wording of the referral steps and consequences is what the school applies.

Level 1

Level 1 Behaviours — Community Handbook 2026-27, p.13

These behaviours are initially handled by individual teachers, or teams, and warrant referrals after repeated incidents or if initial incidents are severe and/or persistent.

• Defiance: saying “No” repeatedly; not doing any work; not listening
• Disrespect: talking back; making faces; disrespectful body gestures, chewing gum
• Disruption: talking/shouting/interrupting; throwing an object
• Failure to meet expectations: persistent dress code violations; persistent incomplete homework
• Unkindness: teasing, mocking or “joking”
• Inappropriate language: cussing to self; name calling; using unkind words
• Minor physical contact: purpose is playing / reaction; hitting/pushing/pinching; tripping/kicking
• Property misuse/damage: throwing or dropping objects; breaking or damaging an object of little value
• Possession of non-school appropriate item: item does not pose a danger to students or property
• Technology violation: use of cell phone, headphones, or other technology without permission
• Stealing (petty): petty theft with little or no value and item returned to individual

Stage	1st referral	2nd referral	3rd referral	4th referral
Referral guidelines	Conversation between teacher and student. Teacher records on MB/Toddle.	Teacher records on MB/Toddle. Meeting with homeroom teacher. Homeroom teacher updates MB/Toddle and notifies parent. Relevant sanction(s) assigned by homeroom teacher.	Teacher records on MB/Toddle. Meeting with homeroom teacher. Homeroom teacher updates MB/Toddle and notifies parent. Relevant sanction(s) assigned by homeroom teacher.	Teacher records on MB/Toddle. Meeting takes place involving homeroom teacher, student and parents. Homeroom teacher updates MB/Toddle and notifies parent. Relevant sanction(s) assigned by homeroom teacher.
Consequences	Restorative conversation	Community service (1x)	Community service (1x)	Community service (2x)

Level 2

Level 2 Behaviours — Community Handbook 2026-27, p.14

These behaviours are handled by teachers, teams, and administration.

• Defiance: sustained/persistent defiance; leaving campus or classroom without permission; failure to appear for lesson/meeting/detention/break time; false signature
• Disrespect: verbal aggression against a teacher or student; harassment; slander
• Disruption: sustained or persistent disruption
• Vandalism: of personal or school property of a low value
• Bullying: seeking to harm or intimidate; repeated bullying behaviour; cyberbullying
• Abusive language: profanity (including gestures) directed towards others; vulgarity
• Unsafe behaviour: minor danger to oneself or others
• Physical contact: excessive public display of affection

Stage	1st referral	2nd referral	3rd referral	4th referral
Referral guidelines	Teacher records on MB/Toddle. Conversation between student and homeroom teacher. Parents notified by the homeroom teacher, coordinator cc-ed in email. Relevant sanction(s) assigned. Homeroom teacher updates MB/Toddle.	Teacher records on MB/Toddle. Meeting with the student, homeroom teacher and/or coordinator. Parents notified by coordinator. Relevant sanction(s) assigned. Coordinator updates MB/Toddle.	Teacher records on MB/Toddle. Meeting with student, parents, coordinator and/or Head of School. Relevant sanction(s) assigned. Coordinator updates MB/Toddle.	Teacher records on MB/Toddle. Meeting with student, parents, coordinator and/or Head of School. Relevant sanction(s) assigned. Coordinator updates MB/Toddle.
Consequences	Loss of DP privileges – 5 days. Community service (2x)	Loss of DP privileges – 10 days. Community service (2x)	Loss of DP privileges – 10 days. Community service (5x)	Loss of DP privileges – 10 days. In/out of school suspension (1–2 days)

Level 3

Level 3 Behaviours — Community Handbook 2026-27, p.15

These behaviours are considered severe and warrant immediate referral.

• Bullying: extortion; threat of physical violence
• Abusive language: hateful comments; racist or homophobic comments; sexual harassment
• Violence: purpose is intent to harm; hitting, pushing, or punching; tripping or kicking; fighting; sexual harassment
• Vandalism: of personal or school property of a high value
• Stealing (major): major theft with high value; minor theft without item returned; possession of stolen items
• Possession or use of illicit items: tobacco products or related paraphanalia; vapes; snuz/spice; lighter
• Technology violation: inappropriate image/sites
• Unsafe behaviour: serious danger to oneself or others

Stage	1st referral	2nd referral	3rd referral	4th referral
Referral guidelines	Teacher records on MB/Toddle. Email sent to coordinator, HoS and HoSS. Meeting with student, parents, coordinator and/or Head of School. Where appropriate, student not to attend classes until a meeting has taken place. Relevant sanction(s) assigned. Coordinator updates MB/Toddle.	As 1st referral.	As 1st referral.	As 1st referral.
Consequences	Loss of DP privileges – 10 days. Community service (5x)	In/out of school suspension (1–2 days)	In/out of school suspension (2–3 days)	In/out of school suspension (4–5 days)

Level 4

Level 4 Behaviours — Community Handbook 2026-27, p.16

These behaviours are considered severe and warrant suspension or expulsion.

• Persistent level 3 behaviours
• Possession, use or supply of illicit items: drugs; alcohol; weapons
• Violence: assault; bomb threats

Stage	1st referral	2nd referral
Referral guidelines	Teacher records on MB/Toddle. Email sent to coordinator, HoS and HoSS. Parent, Coordinator and HOS conference. Student not to attend classes until a meeting has taken place. Relevant sanction(s) assigned. Coordinator updates MB/Toddle.	Teacher records on MB/Toddle. Email sent to coordinator, HoS and HoSS. Parent, Coordinator and HOS conference. Student not to attend classes until a meeting has taken place. Relevant sanction(s) assigned. Coordinator updates MB/Toddle.
Consequences	Out-of-school suspension. Or move directly to expulsion hearing, at the discretion of the HoS.	Expulsion hearing

Offences are cumulative

The categories in level 2 and up in the Behaviour Rubric are cumulative — meaning that a second offence in a category, even if it is of a different type from the first, counts as a second offence (for example, one disruption in class in addition to one technology violation).

However, academic integrity is considered separately. Consequences for academic misconduct are outlined in the school’s Academic Dishonesty Procedures document — see academic honesty.

Community service opportunities

Where community service is assigned, the Handbook lists these options:

Library assistant, reading assistant, ECA assistant, organising lost property, maintenance assistance, lunch time supervision, updating posters/walls, PE Cupboard, Arts clean-up, sharpening pencils, tidying store cupboard, breaktime supervision assistance, random acts of kindness, awareness-raising/positive poster, presentation for peers, supporting the student ambassadors on the front desk.

MYP and DP community service should happen after school where possible, but may also happen during break or lunch. PYP community service should happen during the school day.

Abbreviations used above

MB is ManageBac and Toddle is the other school recording system. HoS is the Head of School and HoSS is the Head of Student Support, Welfare & Inclusion. DP privileges are the off-campus privileges available to Years 12 and 13.