Everybody needs a time out now and then. At Edison, we may use a Tommie Time Out to support our learning environment—read on to learn more:
What is a Tommie Time Out? A Tommie Time Out is a period of time when school Administration suspends passes out of class, limiting movement in the halls and bathrooms to passing time only.
Why call a Tommie Time Out? We use a Tommie Time Out to help restore calm and focus on days when our building is responding to an immediate or potential disruption. Tommie Time Outs are not used to respond to a specific or immediate threat or danger—a Code Yellow or Red is used in those instances. It is our goal to use Tommie Time Outs minimally; typically, our students function beautifully within the typical procedures of our school.
What kind of disruptions may warrant a Tommie Time Out?
What are the expectations for my child during a Tommie Time Out?