1.       Upon arrival at the campus, the substitute teacher must request, obtain, and review a copy of the school's campus policy on discipline and a copy of the school's classroom management plan.

2.       The substitute teacher shall never administer corporal punishment to any student. This is ground for legal action against the substitute teacher. Do not touch the students.

3.       The substitute teacher is expected to maintain a level of student discipline in the classroom, which is conducive to good learning.

4.       A substitute teacher may, by a referral slip, send a student to the principal's office. This action could have serious consequences for the student. A student may be sent to the office with a request that the principal come to the classroom. The substitute should not leave the class unattended. The substitute should check with the school’s office for the campus guidelines for the campus that pertain to handling referrals.

5.       Explicit explanation and direction, plus firm, fair treatment of all students generally diffuses most disciplinary problems in the classroom.