10.1.A Grammar School Discipline Policy
Dates: Revised
Revised 10/8/02
Revised
Approved
Objective: To ensure consistent biblical discipline at
Scope: This policy applies to all students in grades K-6 at
Definitions: N/A
Guidelines:
1. The kind and amount of discipline (punishment) will be determined by the teachers, and if necessary, the Principal or Headmaster. The discipline will be administered in light of the individual student’s problem and attitude.
2. All discipline will be timely and according to parental consensual agreement. All discipline will be based on biblical principle; e.g. restitution, apologies (public and private), swift/painful punishment, restoration of fellowship, no lingering attitudes, etc.
3. The vast majority of discipline problems are to be dealt with at the classroom level.
4. Love and forgiveness will be an integral part of the discipline of a student.
5. There are five basic behaviors that will automatically necessitate discipline from the Principal or Headmaster (versus the teacher). Those behaviors are:
a. Disrespect shown to any staff member. The staff member will be the judge of whether or not disrespect has been shown.
b. Dishonesty in any situation while at school, including lying, cheating, and stealing.
c. Rebellion, i.e. outright disobedience in response to instructions.
d. Fighting, i.e. striking in anger with the intention to harm the other student(s).
e. Obscene, vulgar, or profane language, images, or gestures, as well as taking the name of the Lord in vain.
6. During the visit with the Principal or Headmaster, the administrator will determine the nature of the discipline. The administrator may require restitution, janitorial work, parental attendance during the school day with their child, formal attire to be worn by the student to school, spanking, or any other measures consistent with biblical guidelines which may be appropriate.
7. If for any of the above, or other reasons, a student receives discipline from the Principal or Headmaster within either semester of the school year, the following accounting will be observed:
a. The first two times a student is sent to the Principal or Headmaster for discipline, the student’s parents will be contacted and given the details of the visit. The parents’ assistance and support in averting further problems will be sought.
b. A meeting will follow the third office visit with the student’s parents and the Principal or Headmaster.
c. Should the student require a fourth office visit, a two-day suspension will be imposed on the student.
d. If a fifth office visit is required, the student will be expelled from the school.
8. If a student commits an act with such serious consequences that the Principal or Headmaster deems it necessary, the office visit process may be by-passed and suspension or expulsion imposed immediately. Examples of such serious misconduct could include: acts endangering the lives of other students or staff members, gross violence, vandalism of school property, violations of civil law, or any flagrant act in clear contradiction to scriptural commands. Students may be subject to school discipline for serious misconduct that occurs after school hours.
9. Should an expelled student desire to be readmitted to