Disciplining is carried out through proper application of law and gospel. We recognize the power of the law to control the sinful nature and prepare the heart for the gospel and the power of the gospel to change the heart to live a God pleasing life. The ultimate goal is to teach children how to be self-disciplined. When teachers discipline students, they are showing that they care too much for them to let them behave in a way that is not God-pleasing, and want to take the time and effort to help them learn how to behave in a God-pleasing manner. This is done in partnership with the home. It is critical that school and home cooperate in helping the child learn self-discipline. Discipline is part of classroom management and is handled by the teacher. The exceptions to this are probations, suspensions, and expulsions, which involve the school principal and the Board of Education. If parents believe their child has been wrongfully accused and/or a consequence is too severe for an indiscretion, they may bring an appeal to the Board of Education. A Board of Education decision may be appealed to the congregation’s Board of Elders. Following is our Discipline Policy listing levels of infractions and resulting consequences: INFRACTIONS Level 1 Infractions: Disruption in the classroom, Fellowship Hall, or chapel Improper dress and appearance Improper conduct on the playground or extracurricular event (practice, games, tournament, etc.) Inappropriate language Other improper conduct of a minor nature 2 Infractions: Cheating Stealing Disrespect for authority Verbal or written abuse to students or faculty Possession or use of tobacco products at school Leaving campus without permission Truancy Repeated 1 infractions Level 3 Infractions: Severe misconduct which may cause bodily harm to another person Threatening bodily harm (verbal or written) Possession of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or narcotics at school or at any school-related activity Vandalism Continued misconduct of level 1 and 2 infractions
Disciplining is carried out through proper application of law and gospel. We recognize the power of the law to control the sinful nature and prepare the heart for the gospel and the power of the gospel to change the heart to live a God pleasing life. The ultimate goal is to teach children how to be self-disciplined. When teachers discipline students, they are showing that they care too much for them to let them behave in a way that is not God-pleasing, and want to take the time and effort to help them learn how to behave in a God-pleasing manner. This is done in partnership with the home. It is critical that school and home cooperate in helping the child learn self-discipline. Discipline is part of classroom management and is handled by the teacher. The exceptions to this are probations, suspensions, and expulsions, which involve the school principal and the Board of Education. If parents believe their child has been wrongfully accused and/or a consequence is too severe for an indiscretion, they may bring an appeal to the Board of Education. A Board of Education decision may be appealed to the congregation’s Board of Elders. Following is our Discipline Policy listing levels of infractions and resulting consequences: INFRACTIONS Level 1 Infractions: Disruption in the classroom, Fellowship Hall, or chapel Improper dress and appearance Improper conduct on the playground or extracurricular event (practice, games, tournament, etc.) Inappropriate language Other improper conduct of a minor nature 2 Infractions: Cheating Stealing Disrespect for authority Verbal or written abuse to students or faculty Possession or use of tobacco products at school Leaving campus without permission Truancy Repeated 1 infractions Level 3 Infractions: Severe misconduct which may cause bodily harm to another person Threatening bodily harm (verbal or written) Possession of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or narcotics at school or at any school-related activity Vandalism Continued misconduct of level 1 and 2 infractions
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