To award or not to award? That is the question.

I read this post recently and it made me reflect on practices in various schools I have been in. This issue often causes much discussion and a range of different responses from teachers and executives.

Should students who win an award for his talents in a particular subject area receive that award if they have got themselves into trouble? Should the award be withheld? Should they have to wait until their behaviour is acceptable? Does one thing have nothing to do with the other?


Read about one teachers' reflection and decision. 

Don’t judge a student by the low points

What happens at your school? Is there a policy in place to guide teachers? If so, is it consistently upheld? What would you/your staff have decided?