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 Student Discipline AIM It is the chief aim of Greaves Academy to help students in developing high standards which will provide a firm foundation for good character-building. In keeping with this aim, the school sets before its student’s definite principles and ideals. In the process of character development, there are times when it will be necessary to take disciplinary action. The administration believes that proper and effective discipline is a cooperative venture between the home and the school. When each realizes this important fact, problems tend to be minimized. REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDUCT In our efforts to outline what is considered unacceptable behaviour at Greaves Adventist Academy, the following list of serious violations is set forth. This list is not comprehensive. Level One Regulations: Level one regulations are minor. If a rule is broken, the teacher will speak with the student about the rule and the disobedience involved. If the teacher believes the student will reform by use of correction, he will not notify the office or the parent. If the teacher believes the warning needs to be recorded, he/she will have the student write a description of what happened. He/she will then sign the form and send it to the office to be recorded. When a warning is recorded, parents are notified by the teacher, and a copy of the misbehaviour form is sent to them. Level Two Regulations: Level two regulations are intermediate rules that require a written record of the offence. The offending student may then be sent to the office to a conference with the Principal and/or the Discipline Committee. To resolve the rule violation, the student will have a detention. After three (3) detentions, there will be a suspension. If the student does not remain at school for detention, he/she will be suspended automatically. Level Three Regulations: Level three regulations involve infractions that require students to be sent to the office for a conference with the Principal and/or the Discipline Committee who will resolve the problem in one of four (4) ways: (1) one to three-day suspension and probation, (2)one to three-day suspension and probation with conference involving parents and student, (3) one to three-day suspension and probation with student being referred for professional guidance, (4) student referred to the School Board with the Administration’s recommendation that the student be withdrawn from the school. DESCRIPTION OF REGULATIONS Level One Offences 1- Fooling Around: Involvement in unsupervised sport activities before and after school. 2- Loitering: The unassigned use of an area (roaming the halls, prolonged stays in the washroom, etc.) 3- Littering: Intentional dropping or throwing of items and not picking them up. 4- Boisterous Behaviour: Excessive loud and obnoxious behaviour (yelling in halls, etc.) 5- Running: Anything other than normal walking in the building or in designated areas. 6- Non-completion of Disciplinary Assignment: Failure to fulfill any assignment or agreement made as a result of misbehaviour (failing to fulfill debts of any kind to fellow students or school personnel.) 7- Chewing Gum: Chewing or providing gum for others (acceptable food items should be eaten only at the appropriate times and places.) 8- Disrupting Class: Words, actions or non compliance with requests made by teachers which cause the learning environment to become unsatisfactory. 9- Walkman: The use of walkmans, CD players, MP3, cameras, unless authorized by a teacher, on the campus is strictly forbidden. Use of cell phones in class is also forbidden. Level Two Offences 1- Uniform: Violation of the uniform code. Violation of uniform three (3) times, there will be a detention. After three (3) times, there will be a suspension 2- Tussling: Hitting, shoving, punching, kicking, slapping or grabbing in a serious and dangerous manner. 3- Tardiness: Late arrival at any assigned place, three (3) times, there will be a detention. 4- Minor Vandalism: Acts which deface but do not destroy school property. These are acts which create temporary inconvenience in a learning environment (putting gum at inappropriate places, wetting down with water pistols, hurling snowballs inside/outside buildings, etc.) 5- Inappropriate Language: Swearing or using unacceptable language to others. (Speaking or acting with the intention to deceive constitutes a lie.) 6- Forgery: Signing another person’s name without permission from that individual. 7- Disrespect: Speaking or behaving in ways which show disrespect toward adults or other students. 8- Cheating: Copying answers from another student’s homework and other assignments is cheating. Students caught cheating in exams will automatically fail the exam (notes or answer papers should not be used during exams.) 9- Skipping Classes: Absence from an assigned class without permission. 10- Un-authorized Printed Materials: Items not conductive to classroom learning are not permitted. Possessing, reading, selling or distributing obscene literature is a violation of the school’s discipline code. 11- Campus Leave: Unauthorized campus leave is an infraction. Level Three Offence 1- Theft: Removing or using property belonging to the school, a teacher or a student without the permission of its owner. 2- Controlled Substances: Actual possession, use, transfer or sale of drugs, alcohol, cigarettes or drug-related substances. 3- Fighting or Assault: Violent body contact or words written or stated which harm or have the potential to harm someone physically or emotionally. 4- Vandalism: Destruction that has permanently damaging effects upon the school or private property. (School property includes property owned by the school. Employees, or loaned for school use by someone else). Vandalism also includes: the making of a mess, such as graffiti, sprayed paint, etc. 5- Outlawed Materials: The use of materials that are dangerous to the health and safety of students, faculty and guests of the school. (This would include matches, fireworks, chemicals, firearms, knives, etc.). 6- Insubordination or Abusive Language or Gestures: A belligerent or abusive act, statement or gesture that is directed at any employee of the school, which involves more than a simple refusal to do something. 7- Unsafe Behaviour: Actions that endanger the health, safety or welfare of students, faculty or guests of the school (Failing to behave in harmony with the published safety procedures and use of physical education equipment without teacher supervision, direction or approval). 8- Bullying Others: Any attempt to violate another student’s rights that is against the school regulations or against the law; covering up for a student who has done something that is not right and in violation of the school rules. 9- Aiding and Abetting: Urging another student to do something that is against the school regulations or against the law; covering up for a student who has done something that is not right and in violation of the school rules. 10- Stealing: Taking money, bus-passes, articles of clothing and other personal belongings, without prior knowledge and consent of the owner. 11- Taxing: Obtaining money or favours from other students by force or intimidation. LEAVING THE PREMISES OR CLASSROM During school hours, students are not permitted to leave the school grounds without authorization. If a student is absent from school without permission, his/her parents will be notified. The school will not assume further responsibility for that student. CLASSROOM/CORRIDOR COURTESY Students are required to pass through corridors quietly and to be considerate of others in the halls and classrooms. Trash is to be discarded in the containers provided. It is the responsibility of each student to help keep the school clean by picking up paper or other forms of garbage from the floors. Students should abstain from running and screaming in corridors. DISCIPLINE CODE A formal notice is given to students advising that they failed to comply with a certain policy or rule of the school DETENTION Students may be detained after school for a period not exceeding one hour. Parents will be informed prior to the detention of any student. Detention will be given for the violation of one or more school rules. PROBATION A student may be put on probation, and thus under close scrutiny, as a result of violating school policies, rules or regulations. After a designated period of time, if the student’s behaviour has not improved, stronger measures may be recommended. A student on probation may be denied participation in certain regular and/or extra-curricular activities or functions. SUSPENSION Suspension is the temporary prohibition of a student from attending class or school functions for a designated period of time. DISCIPLINARY REPORT Violations of written codes of conduct or classroom rules will be reported to Parent/Guardian in writing. Upon receipt of that report, each parent/guardian must communicate immediately with the Principal. Three (3) reported violations constitute an automatic suspension EXPLUSION (DISMISSAL) Expulsion is the permanent dismissal of a student from attending Greaves Adventist Academy. This is usually done on the recommendation of the school faculty or the School Board. DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY The assessed cost of damage to school property, resulting from the action of a student, will be the responsibility of the parent. DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY DISCIPLINE The school assumes the responsibility of helping to guide and direct children toward the development of self-discipline. Teachers must maintain discipline in order to instruct children. No disruptive behaviour will be allowed in the classroom, and teachers will make every effort to avoid bodily harm of one child upon another. The temporary removal of a disruptive child from class activities, i.e. specified time out of the classroom, may be employed to restore order. Through proper discipline, sever punishment will be avoided. COUNSEL OR PROCESS CORRECTION BY STAFF OR ADMINISTRATION Each student that violates a rule or regulation of the school is advised to enter a period of counseling with the teacher involved and/or the principal. When necessary, the help of parents, sponsors, or guardians will be requested. It is expected that these consultations will create an understanding by the student of the need to obey the policies, rules and regulations of the school. Failure to keep the above-mentioned appointments may jeopardize the student’s status. At appropriate levels, the counseling and/or correction of the student may involve one or more of the following: Detention, Probation, Suspension, and Expulsion. A student may be considered ineligible to continue his/her education at Greaves Adventist Academy for continuous violation of school rules. PARENTAL RIGHT TO APPEAL Any disciplinary action may be appealed by a parent, sponsor, or guardian through written contact with the school principal. If satisfaction does not result, the parent, sponsor, or guardian may request a further appeal to the School Board through its chairperson. All decisions of the School Board at this point are final. CONTINUOUS DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS Students with continuous disciplinary problems will be referred to the school board. A student who finds himself/herself out of harmony with the policies of the school, who is uncooperative, and/or whose attitude gives evidence of an uncontrolled nature, may be advised to withdraw. SOCIAL TESTING – REFERRALS If observations indicate a need for testing, the test will be administered at the school, if possible, or parent and child will be referred to an appropriate agency. TEMPORARY WITHDRAWALS No child will be allowed to withdraw from school on a temporary basis without written prior requisition from the parent/guardian. This request must contain the reason for withdrawal, length of absence, and the proposed date of return. The principal reserves the right to deny or permit such requests. DRESSCODE Uniforms The school uniform must be worn, neatly, at all times. The uniform must be purchased at LOFT DES ENFANTS. SNEAKERS Sneakers are not to be worn, except for gym or in case of emergency. In an emergency, parents are required to send a written note to the teacher. JEWELLERY The wearing of jewellery (rings, nose rings, earrings, chains, bracelets, ankle lets) on the school grounds during school sessions, before or after school, or during school functions is strictly forbidden. Jewellery worn to school, by students, will be permanently confiscated. The school declines all responsibility in case of loss of jewellery items. HAIR The school reserves the right to refuse a student admission to class if that student’s hair style is regarded as unacceptable. MAKE-UP Students are not permitted to wear lipstick or coloured nail polish to school nor school functions. INSURANCE AND EMERGENCY INSURANCE Each child will be insured through the school’s group policy. This coverage is required to protect against accidental injuries during school-related activities. FIRST AID TO STUDENTS The staff of the school will respond to non-emergency type of injuries. If a child is injured and requires first aid, the parent will be notified of the procedure followed and the type of first aid applied. FIRST AIR PLAN – MINOR INJURIES Equipment and supplies: to include, not to be limited to band0aids, gauze, adhesive tape, hydrogen peroxide, or other cleansing solution, antiseptic cream, cot, clean sheets, blankets, etc. LOCATION OF HEALTH CARE OFFICE The health care service is located in the secretary’s office HEALTH SERVICE REFERRAL Should a student become ill during the day, he/she must get a health service referral slip from the teacher for that period, and report to the secretary’s office. Children who are known to be ill should be kept at home. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES If symptoms of any communicable disease are observed, the child will be quarantined, and the parent/guardian notified. If necessary, proof to the contrary will be required. No child with any form of diagnosed communicable disease will be allowed to attend school during the contagious period, for that disease. All parents will be notified in writing if and when such diseases have been introduced into the school. DISPENSING MEDICATION No teacher or aide should dispenses any form of medication to any child, whether prescription or non-prescription drug, including baby aspirin. If, however, a child is on medication that must be given during the school day, the parent or guardian must deliver the medication in person to the office with a written request for dispensing that medication. The container shall be clearly labeled with the child’s name and written instructions for dispensing it. The medication will be kept in a locked closet and only one adult will be responsible for dispensing it to the child. That person shall fill in the dispensing chart on a daily basis, and destroy or return unused portions to the parents. MISCELLANEUOUS POLICIES CHILD ABUSE Suspected child abuse cases will be reported, by the teacher, to the principal, who will investigate the reason(s) for the suspicion. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES Parents wishing to air a grievance must first speak to the child’s teacher. If there is no satisfactory conclusion, the principal should be consulted. If, after the principal has investigated the matter and has held a conference with all parties concerned, and there is no mutually agreeable solution, the parents can present their grievance, in writing, to the Education Committee. The Committee will discuss the matter and seek to make a decision in the child’s best interest. The Education Committee’s decision is final and all parties must abide by it. CAR PICK UP Parents with cars are encouraged to park across the street. Double parking in front of the school or parking in front of residents’ driveways, is prohibited and punishable by law. The school declines all responsibility in case of accidents. SCHOOL CANCELLATION Cancellation of school sessions at Greaves Adventist Academy due to storms or other emergencies will be broadcasted over the radio stations CFCF-AM 60, Q92, and CJAD 800. TELEPHONE The school telephone is for school business. Students should not be called out of class except in cases of extreme emergency. Students are not allowed to use cellular phones on the school premises. FIRE DRILL Organized fire drills are conducted for the safety of students. All students must leave the building quietly, at the closest exit. Fire directions will be posted in an appropriate place (beside the door used to enter the room) and should be followed. In case the regular route is blocked, the alternate route must be used. SCHOOL LUNCH PERIODS Because this school is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, parents are expected to cooperate in seeing that neither PORK products nor intoxicating beverages are places in students’ lunches. TRANSPORTATION Since Greaves Adventist Academy does not own a school bus, transportation is available through the public transportation system. The STCUM is providing a “Special” bus parked where the 105 bus is parked) from VENDOME METRO, to transport our students directly to the school. The first bus will leave the METRO at 8:13 a.m. And the second bus at 8:23 a.m. At 4:05 p.m. – Monday to Thursday, the bus will pick up students from Greaves Academy and take them to the METRO. On Friday, the bus will leave the school at 12:10 p.m. for the METRO. TRANSFERS/REFERRALS All children transferring from Greaves Adventist Academy must submit a written request to the principal. All financial accounts must be brought up-to-date before any records are released. TRANSCRIPT AND MEDICAL RECORDS REQUESTS Parents or guardians needing transcripts and/or copies of other records must make a request at least one week in advance. If records are to be mailed from the school, self-addressed, stamped envelopes must be provided by the parents/guardian. The first transcript is free, but a fee of $3.00 will be charged for each copy thereafter. SMOKING/DRUGS No smoking is allowed on premises. Alcoholic beverages and non-prescribed drugs will not be permitted either. MINIMUM CONDITIONS FOR FAMILY PARTICIPATION In order for Greaves Academy to operate at optimum effectiveness, the school must have the cooperation of the parents. Parents are therefore asked to abide by the following regulations: 1- Each parents who intends to retain his/her child at Greaves Adventist Academy for the Next school year, must complete a continuation form during the month of January. Enrolment cannot be assured for the child unless this is done. 2- Each parent must ensure that his/her child adheres to the MUCTC and/or private bus regulations of safety and conduct, if the child uses the bus to get to and from school. 3- Parents are required to make personal visits to the school at least four (4) times per year (two during the first semester, September through December; and two during the second semester, January, through May) for the conferences with teachers or the principal. 4- Parents are expected to attend conferences, when requested by the teacher and/or principal, regarding a student’s academic and/or behavioural progress. 5- A parent or some responsible adult should be accessible by telephone in case of emergency. If there is a change in a student’s telephone number and/or address during the school year, parents are responsible for notifying the school. 6- Parents are encouraged to become involved in other school-related activities of Greaves Adventist Academy, such as: Home and School Committee meetings, recreational events, and fieldtrips. Children’s academic success is greatly influenced by parental involvement in homework activities. 7- Parents are encouraged and expected to volunteer at least twelve (12) hours per school year for special projects and other activities at the school. ATTENDANCE POLICY GENERAL INFORMATION Parents will receive a telephone call from the office of Greaves Adventist Academy on the day of an absence, if parents have not informed the school. EXCUSED ABSENCES Illness is a valid reason for absences. Emergency absences will be considered on an individual basis. Students are allowed to make up all work missing during an excused absence. It is the student’s responsibility to contact teachers for assignments. TRAVEL TIME Students should not take more holiday time for travel than that which is allotted. However, in extreme cases, if extra time is required, it can be granted, but, it will be counted as an un-excused absence. PROCEDURE AFTER ABSENCES If a student is absent from a class, he/she must, after returning to school, present a written excuse signed by a parent/guardian, and/or presentation of a written excuse signed by a parent/guardian, and/or a medical certificate. This slip is to be presented to the teacher(s) so that the student may be allowed into class, and take the missed quizzes and tests. MISSING EXAMINATIONS OR TESTS Missed examinations or tests will be rescheduled for the following reasons only: - Presentation of a Medical Certificate (proof of illness – local and provincial exams) - Recent death in the immediate family (local and provincial exams) - Court summons (local and provincial exams) - Valid excuse from parents. - Prior arrangements with the teacher. |
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