Multiple choice

The modern consensus regarding the sending of disciplinary cases to the principal's office is that

  1. it should be used only when other means have failed

  2. it is generally the best use for the first offense to show that nonsense will not be tolerated

  3. it is a sign of poor discipline

  4. it is generally advisable, since the principal is ultimately responsible for the discipline in his school

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Explanation

Modern educational philosophy emphasizes progressive discipline - teachers should handle minor issues in the classroom and only refer serious or persistent cases to administration. This approach preserves the principal's time for major issues while helping students learn from graduated consequences. Immediate escalation for first offenses is considered outdated.