The Bible teaches that discipline is an essential part of growth and maturity in all areas of life (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual). The following Scriptures encourage and admonish those with the responsibility to educate children:

" Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."
(Proverbs 22:6)

" No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."
(Hebrews 12:11)

Students are the school's actual responsibility for the school day, yet it is our basic philosophy to involve the parent in the process of developing mature behavior patterns. Consistent parental support of the teachers and administration is of major importance in the joint effort of training children.

The FIVE BASIC BEHAVIORS that are posted for all students are as follows:

1. Follow directions

2. Stay in seat

3. Raise hand to speak in class

4. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself

5. Show courtesy and respect for others

Students are expected to adhere to the above rules. Teachers will assign consequences if these behaviors are not followed.

DETENTION - GRADES 3 - 8

Detentions may be given by teachers for infractions of classroom and/or school rules. Students will serve detention the day after it has been assigned. The parents must arrange for pick-up. Students may not participate in any after-school activities on the day of serving a detention. Detentions take priority over any after school activities.

If a student is assigned four (4) detentions in a semester the principal may assign an in-house suspension or require a parent conference. After four (4) additional detentions, an out-of school suspension may result.

SUSPENSION

The principal will contact the parents when a suspension is issued and, if necessary, a conference will be set up. Work missed during the time of suspension must be completed.

The following areas will result in an immediate suspension:

1. Use of obscenities (swear words), racial slurs or profanities (taking the Lord's name in vain - (Exodus 20:7)

2. Physical abuse (fighting) with another student

3. Theft, vandalism, or destruction of personal or school property

4. Defiance of authority

In addition, if a student displays chronic misbehavior or cheats, a suspension may be imposed at the principal's discretion. Parents will be notified should this type of a problem exist.

EXPLULSION

Upon the recommendation of the Principal, the School Committee may move to dismiss a student. Expulsion may be the result of:

1. Excessive detentions or two out of school suspensions

2. Negative Attitude: a consistently negative attitude and/or behavior pattern detrimental to the goals of the school and/or disruptive to the educational process.

3. Drugs/Alcohol: possession or use of alcohol or illegal drugs (I Peter 5:8)

4. Weapons: possession of a gun, knife or any other weapon, or threatening use of same (Matthew 26:32)

5. Serious physical threats or attack of any nature that would jeopardize the safety of students and/or staff

This may involve a conference with the School Committee, Principal, parent, and where appropriate, the student. Any action for dismissal would be duly noted in the student's permanent file.

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