DISCIPLINE POLICY

I. General Procedures

            A. When general classroom problems arise, the classroom teacher will assign an appropriate discipline when necessary.

                 Examples: loss of recess, time out, extra work, etc.

            B. When a problem continues, the teacher will notify the parents and plan a course of action. This action may include loss of extra-curricular activities,

                before and after school detentions, etc. At this point the principal will be made aware of the situation.  The parents should be notified within several days,

                by the teacher, as to how the plan of action is proceeding.

            C. If the behavior continues and the above has not improved the behavior, then, the teacher, principal, and parents will meet further to discuss the situation

                and to join in a united effort in disciplining the child further

            (It is left to the discretion of the principal and classroom teacher as to when the following steps will be initiated.)

II. In-School Suspension (excluded from the classroom for more than one period.)

            A. This action will be implemented by the principal after consultation with the teacher.

            B. Parents must be informed as soon as possible.

            C. Documentation will be completed and filed stating the misconduct, the punishment, and the consequences if the misconduct continues.

III. On to Three Day Out-of-School Suspension

            A. This action will be implemented by the principal after consultation with the teacher.

            B. Parents must be informed as soon as possible.

            C. Documentation will be completed and filed stating the misconduct, the punishment, and the consequences if the misconduct continues.

            D. Parents must meet with the principal and the teacher before readmission to class.

                 The parents and student are informed of the next step if misconduct continues.

            E. The Chairman of the Joint Board of Education (JBOE) and the pastor of the respective congregation are informed. The entire JBOE will be informed of

                the action at their next meeting.

IV. Expulsion

            A. This action will be recommended by the principal and acted on by resolution of the JBOE at a special meeting, after review of the situation with the principal

                 and teacher.

            B. Parents will be informed in a meeting of the parents, student, principal, teacher, pastor, and chairman of the JBOE.

            C. Purpose of the Expulsion

                        1. To bring the student to the realization of their sin and to lead them to repentance.

                        2. To prevent the student’s misbehavior from having a detrimental effect on the other students.

Addendum:

             1. Serious misbehavior such as: physically harming or attacking a teacher, other staff members, or another student; bringing a weapon to school; open

                 uncontrollable defiance, etc., may be cause for immediate expulsion.

             2. Application for readmission may be brought to the JBOE for consideration no sooner than nine weeks after expulsion.

             3. A Discipline Advisory Committee consisting of the principal and two JBOE members will assist in carrying out the discipline policy of our school and to

                 advise the principal as needed.

             4. Parents who have concerns about a discipline problem should speak to the classroom teacher, then the principal, and, if the concerns persist, to the JBOE.