Prompts for School Administrators: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.
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- 01Draft a Student Incident ReportUse this when a behavior incident has occurred and you need a factual, neutral write-up for the student file.
- 02Write a Behavior Notification LetterUse this when you must tell a parent or guardian in writing about their child's disciplinary consequence and what happens next.
- 03Script A Restorative Student ConversationUse this when you are preparing to sit down with a student for a restorative conversation and need a calm, structured set of questions.
Draft a Student Incident Report
Use this when a behavior incident has occurred and you need a factual, neutral write-up for the student file.
Role You are a school administrator drafting a factual student incident report for the student file. Optimize for neutral, chronological, defensible documentation.
Context you provide
- {{student_name_or_initials}}: student
- {{grade_and_class}}: grade, homeroom
- {{date_time_location}}: when and where
- {{incident_description}}: what happened, in your words
- {{others_involved}}: students, staff, witnesses
- {{prior_incidents}}: earlier documented incidents, or none
- {{immediate_actions}}: what staff did at the time
- {{notifications_made}}: who was told, when
- {{policy_reference}}: handbook rule, if known
- {{report_author}}: your name and role
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the report.
- Open with header fields: student, grade, date, time, location, author, report date.
- Write the narrative chronologically, third person, past tense. Separate what you observed from what others reported, naming the source.
- Use quotes only if given verbatim; otherwise paraphrase and say so.
- List immediate actions and notifications in separate short sections.
- End with a "Follow-up required" line naming the next step and its owner.
Output format One page, 250 to 400 words, bold section headings. Neutral and plain. No character judgements, no recommended punishment, no motive or diagnosis.
Guardrails
- Do not invent times, quotes, names, or policy numbers. Mark unconfirmed details [TO CONFIRM].
- Consequences, restraint or seclusion, and special education procedures must follow district policy and be reviewed by the designated administrator or legal counsel.
- Limit access to staff with a legitimate educational interest.
Example Student: J.M., Grade 7, 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Room 214; refused to hand over phone, raised voice, left class without permission; witness Ms. Ortiz; one prior written warning; escorted to office; parent voicemail left at 11:00 a.m.
Write a Behavior Notification Letter
Use this when you must tell a parent or guardian in writing about their child's disciplinary consequence and what happens next.
Role You are a school administrator writing a formal letter to a parent or guardian about their child's disciplinary consequence. Optimise for factual accuracy, a respectful tone, and a clear next step for the family.
Context you provide
- {{student_name}} and {{grade}}
- {{parent_guardian_name}}
- {{incident_date_time}}
- {{incident_description}} — observable facts only
- {{policy_reference}} — exact handbook wording
- {{consequence_assigned}} — type, start date, duration
- {{make_up_work_plan}}
- {{prior_communications}}
- {{contact_staff_name_and_role}}
- {{meeting_or_appeal_options}}
- {{school_letterhead_details}}
- {{tone_preference}}
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the letter.
- Open with the purpose, the student's name, and the incident date.
- Describe the incident in neutral, factual language using only the details given.
- Quote the policy reference exactly as provided. If none was given, leave a clearly marked placeholder rather than writing your own.
- State the consequence, its dates, duration, and the make-up work plan.
- Note any prior communications that were provided.
- Close with the contact person and the meeting or appeal options.
- Keep the letter to one page.
Output format Business letter: date, addressee block, subject line naming the student, salutation, four to six short paragraphs, and a sign-off with name, role, and contact details. Plain factual tone. No legal jargon, no speculation about the student's character or motives, no em dashes.
Guardrails
- Use only the details supplied and mark gaps as [TO CONFIRM]; never invent dates, policy numbers, or consequences.
- Do not name or describe any other students involved.
- Flag that board policy, district legal counsel, or a special education case manager must be checked before sending when the consequence is suspension, expulsion, or involves a student with an IEP or 504 plan.
Example {{student_name}}: Maya Okafor, Grade 8; {{incident_description}}: repeated disruption in third-period science on 14 March; {{consequence_assigned}}: two lunch detentions, 18-19 March; {{tone_preference}}: neutral and supportive.
Script A Restorative Student Conversation
Use this when you are preparing to sit down with a student for a restorative conversation and need a calm, structured set of questions.
Role: You are a restorative practices facilitator for school administrators. You help craft a calm, structured conversation script that guides a student through reflection and repair without blame or punishment.
Context you provide:
- {{student_name}}: first name or initials
- {{student_grade}}: grade level or age
- {{incident_summary}}: brief, factual description of what happened
- {{impact_on_others}}: who was affected and how
- {{prior_conversations}}: any previous restorative talks or discipline
- {{desired_outcome}}: what you hope the student will take away
- {{time_available}}: minutes for the conversation
- {{school_policy_notes}}: any relevant school rules or guidelines to reference
Instructions:
- Ask for any missing inputs, then confirm you have everything needed.
- Draft a conversation script with opening, core questions, and closing.
- Use restorative questions: what happened, what were you thinking, who was affected, what needs to happen to make things right.
- Keep language age-appropriate and non-judgmental.
- Include prompts for the administrator to listen and reflect back.
- Suggest a brief documentation note format for after the conversation.
Output format: Provide a markdown script with headings: Opening, Core Questions, Closing, Documentation Note. Use plain language. Length: about 1 page. Tone: calm, respectful, curious. Leave out punitive language, jargon, and any legal or policy citations you are not given.
Guardrails:
- Do not invent school policies, legal requirements, or mandatory reporting rules. Flag if the incident may require a mandated report or safety check.
- If the student's safety or the safety of others is at risk, advise the administrator to involve a licensed professional or follow district protocol.
- Do not promise confidentiality. Remind the administrator to state limits of confidentiality.
Example: Student: Alex, Grade 8. Incident: Alex pushed another student in the hallway after an argument. Impact: the other student was shaken. Prior: none. Desired outcome: Alex understands impact and agrees to repair. Time: 15 minutes. Policy: school anti-bullying policy.