Disciplinary Measures
Discipline is an essential component of the educational system. This school has adopted the “Assertive Discipline” approach. The goal is to create and maintain an effective and efficient learning environment by teaching the students positive behavior patterns.
Teachers implement the following steps to encourage positive behavior:
On the other hand, teachers will respond to the student misconduct as follows:
If after the parent-teacher conference, the student continues to misbehave, the administration in consultation with the teacher will take disciplinary measures as follows:
Probation: Students are placed on behavioral probation for a designated period of time determined by the administration. The administration resorts to behavioral probation when a student has violated the school rules. Based on the terms of the probation, the student could be barred from attending school activities and functions as follows:
Suspension
Students will be suspended from school when it has been determined that their presence at school
If a student is suspended, it will be no more than five (5) school days at any one time except during an expulsion process and for no more than ten (10) days in a school year. A student on suspension for more than ten (10) days may be expelled from school because of insufficient academic program
requirements. The procedure for suspending a student from school follows the steps listed below:
Expulsion
Depending upon a student’s behavior and conduct, the Administration may decide to deny a student the privilege to enroll for the next academic year. An expulsion is the permanent removal of a student from
the school. Expelled students are not welcome to attend any other Armenian Western Prelacy schools for the duration of the expulsion. An expulsion may last one full academic year.
Depending upon circumstances, a student may be allowed to return to school before the specified expulsion date, if for example, a student receives outside counseling enhancing his/her conduct or behavior, or if a student successfully performs at a non-Prelacy school.
Other disciplinary issues:
Teachers implement the following steps to encourage positive behavior:
- Praise,
- Privileges,
- Tangible rewards,
- A good grade in cooperation.
On the other hand, teachers will respond to the student misconduct as follows:
- Corrective warning,
- Meeting with the student,
- An e-mail to the parents explaining student’s misconduct,
- An e-mail message to the parents requesting a parent-teacher conference.
If after the parent-teacher conference, the student continues to misbehave, the administration in consultation with the teacher will take disciplinary measures as follows:
Probation: Students are placed on behavioral probation for a designated period of time determined by the administration. The administration resorts to behavioral probation when a student has violated the school rules. Based on the terms of the probation, the student could be barred from attending school activities and functions as follows:
- No physical games/activities allowed during recesses and lunch breaks,
- Non-participation in extra-curricular activities: field trips, sports practices, games, festivals, etc.
- In-school suspension,
Suspension
Students will be suspended from school when it has been determined that their presence at school
- causes disruption to the learning process,
- is detrimental to the safety of other students and employees,
- undermines the normal operation of the school.
If a student is suspended, it will be no more than five (5) school days at any one time except during an expulsion process and for no more than ten (10) days in a school year. A student on suspension for more than ten (10) days may be expelled from school because of insufficient academic program
requirements. The procedure for suspending a student from school follows the steps listed below:
- The principal will inform the parents about the facts leading to the decision to suspend the student.
- Either the Administration or the parent/guardian may request a conference before the student's return to school to further discuss the student’s behavioral issues.
Expulsion
Depending upon a student’s behavior and conduct, the Administration may decide to deny a student the privilege to enroll for the next academic year. An expulsion is the permanent removal of a student from
the school. Expelled students are not welcome to attend any other Armenian Western Prelacy schools for the duration of the expulsion. An expulsion may last one full academic year.
Depending upon circumstances, a student may be allowed to return to school before the specified expulsion date, if for example, a student receives outside counseling enhancing his/her conduct or behavior, or if a student successfully performs at a non-Prelacy school.
Other disciplinary issues:
- Use of force: Corporal punishment is not allowed. However, school personnel may resort to reasonable force to maintain the safety of students and to prevent possible violence or injuries.
- Financial liability: In case of damage to personal and/or public property caused by a student, the parents or guardians are held liable for the recovery of any or all damages.
INFRACTIONS AND DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
California State Law states that a student may be punished, suspended, or expelled for “good cause”. Students are accountable for their own actions. The following table describes some of the offenses and the corresponding disciplinary actions. Students should understand that the following list of infractions does not include every violation for which a student may receive disciplinary consequences. Other forms of behavior may also result in disciplinary action.
California State Law states that a student may be punished, suspended, or expelled for “good cause”. Students are accountable for their own actions. The following table describes some of the offenses and the corresponding disciplinary actions. Students should understand that the following list of infractions does not include every violation for which a student may receive disciplinary consequences. Other forms of behavior may also result in disciplinary action.