Discipline​ and Procedures​

Scho​​ol R​​​​ules

The directives in this Handbook, together with the additional school, classroom, and playground rules which are not given here, are intended to aid in the achievement of the goals stated in our  Mission/Core Beliefs and to ensure order and safety. We encourage the development of self-discipline to the degree that Christian conduct will become normal behavior so that all may profit from an environment of mutual respect.

The following rules must be observed and enforced:

• Students will show respect to all adults in charge whether in the classroom or on the playground, or while engaged in any school-sponsored function (e.g. after school sports, ASP, etc.).
• Students will respect one another by not fighting, calling each other names, teasing, using obscenities, or inappropriate gestures. 
• Students may not engage in inappropriate forms of public displays of affection.
• Students will respect school property by keeping it clean and in good repair. This includes books, desks, walls, classrooms, and bathrooms.
• Students will follow rules set forth by the teacher in matters of behavior, assignments, and homework.
• Students may eat only at their designated lunch tables and must clean their area before being dismissed from the lunch area.
• Students will be in complete uniform at all times unless excused for a special occasion.
• Students may not chew gum on school grounds.
• Students may not bring personal play equipment or toys to school (exception: rainy days or at the teacher’s request).
• Students may not bring inappropriate magazines, books, videos, etc. to school.
• Students may not bring IPods, hand-held video games, or other electronics to school, unless written permission has been given by the parent; students must abide by the electronics policy stated in the Parent Student Handbook.
• Students are not permitted to use cell phones during school hours or during ASP. Please see “Use of Electronic Devices” and the ADLA “Acceptable Use Policy” below.
• Students may not take or destroy property belonging to anyone else.
• Students may not be in the classrooms, auditorium, or anywhere on school premises without direct adult supervision. This includes going to and from special classes. 
• Students may not go to the office without a written note from a teacher or other supervising adult.
• Students may not be in possession of drug paraphernalia, obscene pictures, literature, or other unacceptable objects.
• Students must be on time for all classes.
  

Cons​​equences 

Maintenance of Effec​​tive Discipline

• Reasonable quiet and order in the building
• Positive correction of behavior
• Constant encouragement of acceptable classroom conduct
• Firm but fair treatment of difficult students
• Consistent follow through​