Foundation Programs

Behavior Management Program

The Foundation Schools are committed to providing a physically and emotionally safe school environment for all students. To this end, we have developed a continuum of progressive discipline and behavior management interventions.These interventions are based on Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI) and Therapeutic Aggression Control Technique (TACT).  These are nationally recognized and highly successful methods for working with adolescents, which emphasize helping students learn problem-solving skills and responsible behavior.

Our Behavior Management System includes the following:

• Daily Point Sheet reflects points that students earn for positive and appropriate classroom behavior.Points are reviewed on a weekly basis and students earn levels and privileges based on their points. Consequences for negative behaviors include point reductions, detention, level loss, and suspension.
• Time-out provides students with the opportunity to reflect upon their behavior and identify more effective ways of managing themselves in the classroom and group.
• CIP (Clinical Intervention Program) provides additional therapeutic support to students whose behaviors prevent them from functioning in class or in group.
• Mediation: The purpose of mediation is to teach students to learn to resolve conflicts in a healthy and socially acceptable ways. Mediations occur between students and their peers and students and staff.