CODE OF CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE/BULLYING/SUSPENSION/SOCIAL CONDUCT/DRESS CODE

 LCA/AVC Code of Conduct

All students are expected to display Christ-like behaviour in the following ways:

• Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and soul above all people and possessions 
• Love all students, teachers and persons as yourself
• Honour your parents, principal, and teachers 
• Respect those in authority over you by being obedient and respectful
• Remain quiet while instruction is being given
• Respect self and others, other people’s belongings, the school building and property
• Be sensitive to other people’s feelings by the things you say and do
• Show kindness and compassion to one another

      Diligently serve the Lord by

• Completing your work and assignments on time
• Keeping your work environment clean
• Participate in class activities
• Respecting school property
• Serve those in need
• Be honest and respectful in all your dealings.
• Arrive to school on time
• Be polite and courteous
• Use good manners
• Being honest while doing assignments and taking tests
• Keeping your hands and feet to yourself
• Not yelling or talking out of turn
• Not stealing anyone’s belongings
• Not using bad language, profanity, obscenity or vulgarity 
• Not harming another willfully
• Not teasing, bullying, putting down or harassing another
• Not using drugs or alcohol or bringing drugs or alcohol to school
• Not Carrying any weapon that would cause harm to another
• Not threatening, Slapping, punching, kicking, or spitting on another
• Not throwing an object at another

Be a doer of the word not a hearer only. Strive to conduct yourself in a godly manner allowing the Holy Spirit to work His character of love, patience, peace, joy, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control in all aspects of your life 

Strive to look out for the best interest of your fellow classmates 

Work cooperatively with teachers, students and all individuals, showing respect and treating others with honesty and integrity

Teacher Commitment to Parents and Students

• It is the heart’s desire of the staff LCA/AVC to recognize and praise good behaviour and develop school programs that encourage this behaviour.
• It is the teacher’s desire to work with parents in training the students and preventing poor behaviour situations at school.
• The teachers are also committed to the partnership of family and school with ongoing
• Communication and suggestions concerning student conduct.

• All steps are under discretion of school staff (duration, time given/served, and severity).  These steps are guidelines for behavior.
• Students will be disciplined in a spirit of love and concern, and will include counseling and prayer as appropriate.  Discipline will be administered as personally and discretely as possible (Matt 18:15).  Depending upon the severity of the disciplinary action, parents will be informed by a note, phone call, or e-mail.  At times the parents will be asked to participate in the discipline process.
• Teachers at LCA/AVC take responsibility for discipline in their classrooms with the support of the principal and consultation with parents. 
• The teacher will make every effort to instruct the student to comply with school rules and direct and encourage the student to correct the problem.
• If it is determined that a student is not responding to the teaching and corrective discipline of the teacher, the following steps may be taken (depending on situation, order of discipline may vary)

The teacher deals with the infraction in an appropriate manner.  This might include a warning, time-out, removal of privileges, written explanation to parents on what they did, assigning of extra tasks, a detention, code of conduct reviewed with students or other disciplinary actions worked out between the teacher and student.  Parents will be notified depending upon the severity of the infraction.

The student is sent to the school office.  A conference with the principal will occur. If the circumstances warrant, a detention will be given and the student discipline report will be recorded. Parents will be notified.

1. The teacher will then establish a meeting with the parents and student
2. If the behaviour continues, the Principal will be notified and will arrange a meeting with the teacher, parent (s) and student to discuss strategies to correct the behaviour problem. The student will be warned that non-compliance with the rules will result in out of school suspension.
3. If the behaviour continues after the suspension, the Principal will consult with the School Board regarding expulsion from the school.
   It is understood that the length of time spent on each step will vary depending on the type of behaviour and the attitude of the student.

• Persistent opposition to authority, Swearing at a teacher or staff
• Habitual neglect of duty
• Wilful destruction of school property
• Use of profane language, Violence (zero tolerance)
• Any conduct injurious to the moral tone of the school
• Any form of bullying or consistent disrespect of fellow students
• Cheating/Plagiarism
• Leaving school grounds without permission from staff member
• Disrespect for authority
• Fighting

 Grounds for expulsion include, but are not limited to:

• The use, sale or purchase of illegal substances, Any other criminal activity
• Uttering a threat to harm
• Acts of vandalism causing extensive damage to school property
• Possession of any sort of a weapon at school (including a knife)
• Physical, verbal or emotional abuse of school staff or students
• Continual disrespect for staff, Inappropriate expression of anger or defiance to a staff member
• Malicious damage of property
• Truancy
• Use of alcohol or tobacco or controlled substances at school or at school functions
• Drunkenness, theft; vandalism, repeated use of cursing or foul language

 The school reserves the right to:

• Contact the local police in incidences such as theft, physical harm, vandalism, physical assault or violence, or use of alcohol or illegal drugs
• Search and remove a student’s belongings from desk or knapsack without prior notice
• Accept, reject, retain, or expel any student at any time during the school year, for the well being of other students, teachers, or the school’s reputation as it sees fit without prior notice

• Physical hostility: kicking, hitting, spitting, Cause bodily harm
• Intimidating another, Gossiping, embarrassing, or spreading rumors about another
• Speaking unkind words, Ignoring and not including others forcing others to be alone
• Being sarcastic, name calling, teasing, being mean, ruin another’s belongings , playing a dirty trick, teasing about appearance, intimidating phone calls, verbal threats

Harassment is an example of unwelcome or unsolicited actions toward another

• Mean jokes or comments, insulting remarks
• Unwanted sexual advance, request or gestures
• Unwanted touching, obstruct common movement or interfering with work
• Threatening and being verbally abusive

Bullying and Harassment is not tolerated. The discipline policy will be followed and will be dealt with accordingly.

School is a place where students are encouraged to form friendships with other students of both sexes. Students are discouraged from pairing off and associating with one other person exclusively. Such activities as hand holding and being alone in a secluded spot are not acceptable behaviour for school. Students will refrain from public displays of affection (kissing, holding hands, embracing, etc.) and will maintain a six inch separation rule while on the school property or at school-sponsored activities.

      No Uniform Day

Standard uniforms are required during school days unless otherwise authorized by the teacher or principal (hot lunch, carnival week, special days):

• Slogans that are offensive in word or picture and do not project a Christian standard are prohibited
• Shorts, skorts and skirts just above the knee are allowed; no short shorts or short skirts
• All shirts and blouses must come below the top of shorts, pants or skirts and cover the back and stomach while sitting or standing.  No bare midriffs will be allowed. Bodysuits, halter tops, backless tops or dresses and mini skirts are prohibited.  No shirts, blouses, or dresses with spaghetti straps or tank-style tops will be allowed. 
• No clothing bearing superheroes, commercial characters or inappropriate or offensive languages or images.
• Cutoffs and ripped clothing are not allowed
• No bathing suits, bathing shorts, flip flops or loose-fitting sandals allowed
• Facial or body piercing are prohibited, i.e. lips, eyebrows, nose rings, studs, tongue, belly button, etc.

Proper Grooming – Boys
Boys should be clean cut and conservative with hair tapered in above the ears and the back of the neck. Hair must not pass any type of shirt collar. Hair is to be neat, clean, washed and well groomed, brushed, and styled so it is not in the student’s eyes. Faces must be clean shaven. No extreme haircuts/styles of any kind are allowed (i.e., no partial shaving or shaving numbers or letters into hair, etc.). No hair color may be different from natural shades. Any “afro” or extremely “curly” style haircuts must be kept well groomed, brushed and tight. No sideburns will be allowed below the ear lobe. When in violation of hair code length, the teacher will send a note home to the parent to comply with student code. Non compliance will result in a meeting with the teacher and principal. Boys may not wear earrings. No hats or caps may be worn in the building. Boys are allowed to bring stick deodorant to the school. No sprays are allowed, due to students who are sensitive to fragrances.

Proper Grooming – Girls
No extreme haircuts of any kind are allowed. No hair color may be different from natural shades. Hairstyles must be conservative, Hair is to be neat, clean, washed and well groomed, brushed, and styled so it is not in the student’s eyes. No hats or caps may be worn in the building. Makeup considered excessive, distracting or non-conservative in nature, will be asked to be removed (no heavy mascara, eye liner, or eye makeup around the eyes). One pair of matched earrings, not excessively large, and worn in the ear lobe only is allowed. Makeup and nail polish may not be brought to the classroom. Only clear nail polish may be worn. Navy, black, gold, burgundy, or silver hair elastics and barrettes may be worn. No bracelets or necklace unless school colors and simple non excessive in nature may be worn. Bracelets and necklaces cannot exceed 0.5 cm in width. (White, gold, silver, or navy blue). Girls are allowed to bring stick deodorant to the school. No sprays or perfumes are allowed, due to those sensitive to fragrances.