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Policies > CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE
Late Pick-up Policy
Parents must pick up students by 3:45 p.m. In the event that a student is not picked up by the designated time, the student will be placed in the after school care program (located in the lunchroom) and will be charged accordingly.
Children should be dropped off and picked up at the school each school day and all school activities/functions. If your child is walking or riding a bike we ask that this distance be reasonable (approx. one (1) mile). Student drivers are required to have a note on file in the office and a parking pass is required. Notify the Administrator if any special circumstances occur.
Discipline
High standards of behavior and respect for those in authority must be maintained at all times. This includes the Administrator, all teachers (no matter if they are your child's teacher or not), and also the parents or volunteers working with our students. These standards should first be taught in the home and re-emphasized at school.
"Why do we as students need to respect authority?"
1. Out of respect for our parents (Ephesians 6:1-3)
2. Out of respect to authority (Ephesians 6:5-7)
3. Out of respect for others (Phillipians 2:3-4)
General School-wide Principles
1. Students may not chew gum or eat candy at school or on busses. Eating outside of the lunchroom or classroom is not permitted except with permission.
2. No hats are to be worn in the building.
3. Students may not pass or write notes anytime throughout the school day.
4. Students are not to bring things which distract from academics (magazines, walkmans, pagers, cell phones, CD’s, DVD’s, ipods, mp3 players, games, toys, etc.). These items will be confiscated. Parents will be allowed to pick up the items at the end of the school year or after a meeting with the Administrator.
5. Students riding the city bus or riding their bikes to school may check their cell phones into the office each day. Student drivers need to leave their cell phones in their vehicles.
6. Students need permission from a teacher or office staff for non-emergency phone calls. There is a 35¢ charge for each call.
7. Students will properly respond to adults with respect.
8. Soda is limited to high school students during the lunch hour.
9. Students will refrain from physical displays of affection during school hours and at school functions.
10. All school policies and procedures apply to Grace Christian Academy students whether at school or at school functions (i.e., sports, open house, banquets, field trips, plays, etc.).
11. All students must be in class for the full day.
12. Snow throwing is not permitted.
13. Locker policy for grades 7-12:
Grace Christian Academy retains ownership of all lockers. Lockers can be searched without the student’s prior notification or consent. Searches may be conducted by the Administrator or is/her designee.
The Following Offenses Will Be
Handled By The Administrator
· Skipping Class
· Smoking/Tobacco use
· Cheating or Lying (teacher input)
· Vulgarity/Profanity
· Immoral Behavior
· Defacing school property
· Drugs*/Alcohol use
· Pornography/Lewd materials
· Stealing
· Expulsions from class for disruptive behavior
*Drugs are defined as any substance that alters perception or behavior reducing that individual’s ability to function appropriately in the academic environment.
Detentions (Grades 7-12)
Detentions will be served on the following Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday or at the discretion of the administrator.
Detention Time: 45 minutes (3:45 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.)
3 Detentions: The Student will pay $5.00 for each detention beyond three
for the semester.
10 Detentions: Ten detentions during a semester will result in a 2-day in-school suspension. Additional detentions will result in further actions.
DR Room (Grades K-6)
The Detainment Room is used to hold students that exhibit inappropriate behavior. It is used during recess and lunch hour. An Accountability Form is sent home for parent signature. Under certain circumstances, the teacher and Administrator may issue an after school detention.
Dismissal
A Student may be dismissed from the school at any time they are found to be out of harmony with the policies and philosophy of the school. Decisions in these matters are the full responsibility of the administration and School Board. Once dismissed a student will not considered for readmission.
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