Minor Offenses:

• Three (3) unexcused tardies per semester
• Failure to complete assignments
• Causing a disruption in class
• Unnecessary talking in class
• Disrespect of other people's property
• Disobedience of specific rules
• Horseplay in halls

Discipline Procedures for Minor Offenses:

1. Warning: Teacher will talk to pupil and explain his/her offense
2. Consequence
3. Call parents
4. Before- or After-school detention
5. Student conference with the Administrator
6. Parent conference with the Administrator and student

Serious Offences:

• Frequent critical or derogatory remarks
• Disrespect, insolence shown toward those in authority
• Leaving school without permission
• Cheating
• Lying
• Stealing
• Swearing, using obscenities or our Lord's name in vain
• Defiance
• Abuse or willful destruction of school or personal property
• Drinking, smoking or possession of tobacco or alcoholic beverages
• Any form of harassment or intimidation
• Fighting
• Mistreatment of other students
• Extortion
• Public display of affection - kissing, inappropriate touching
• Committing a serious breach of conduct inside or outside of the school which has an adverse effect on the testimony of the school
• Habitually committing a less serious offense
• Possession of drugs*
• Possession of a weapon*

Discipline Procedures for Serious Offenses:

1. Call parents
2. Student conference with the Administrator
3. Parent conference with the Administrator and student
4. Detention(s)
5. Probation
6. Suspension
7. Expulsion

Parental Responsibilities:
We believe God has given parents the responsibility for the discipline of their children. The staff of Plaza Heights Christian Academy believes that our role is to assist parents. We do believe in corporal punishment as the Bible teaches, but we have chosen to rely on the parents to administer it in a loving manner.

If, at any time, parents have questions or disagreements regarding disciplinary actions, it is their responsibility to immediately discuss these questions or differences with the teacher or staff member involved and not to bring their grievance to other parents, faculty or students. If the matter is not resolved with the teacher, the parents should then discuss it with the Administrator.

Students are responsible under God to obey and show respect for teachers and the Administrator, as they should for their parents. They are also responsible for helping to maintain the learning environment.

Probation Policy:
Probation gives the student an opportunity to correct a serious problem. If he/she does not improve to a satisfactory level, the consequences will be suspension - forced absence from the school for a number of days to be determined by the school administrator, then expulsion - forced withdrawal from the school.

A review date will be set at the time the discipline is administered. Specific improvements to be made shall be established. The Administrator will determine the length of the probation. At the end of the probation period, if the student has corrected the problem areas outlined by the Administrator, he/she will then be taken off of probation and be held as a student in good standing.

Definitions:

• Before or After-School Detention: 7:30 am to 8:25 am or 3:30 pm to 4:25 pm.
• Friday Detention: 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
• Saturday Detention: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
• In-School Detention: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm during assigned school days. Students are allowed to make up work for credit.
• Out-of-School Suspension: Removal from school for the length of time imposed by the Administrator. Students shall not be allowed to turn in work for credit, attend any functions of the school, or participate in any extra-curricular activities or programs.
• Expulsion: Imposed withdrawal from school.

Before-school, after-school, Friday, Saturday, and in-school detentions are an effort to correct poor behavior without suspension and without the loss of credit. Students are expected to be on time, to bring classwork or books, and to be courteous and polite to the detention provider. If a student is late, not prepared, disrespectful, or uncooperative at the detention, he/she may be asked to leave and a referral shall be turned in to the office.

Classroom Atmosphere:
Each teacher is responsible for setting the climate of his/her classroom. This climate for learning is essential so that all students may succeed. Clean, well-kept classrooms are a must in promoting good student behavior and respect for the school and each other. Students are expected to follow these guidelines to assist us in keeping our classrooms neat and orderly.

1. Snacks and candy (including gum) are not permitted in the classrooms. Parties are only permitted at the discretion of the Administrator.
2. Students should not bring pop bottles, water bottles, cans or cups of any liquid into any classroom.
3. Students may not wear hats or headgear during school.
4. Students may not lounge on the furniture or lie prone on the classroom floor.
5. Students should leave the classroom as they found it.
6. Students should not write on desks, walls, or anywhere else other than paper.
7. Cell phones, music playing devices and video game devices are subject to confiscation on school grounds and will only be returned to the parents.

Search and Seizure:
PHCA Administration/Staff reserves the right to search students’ personal belongings, including but not limited to, lockers, backpacks, purses, and electronic devices. Parents can be assured that searches will only take place with reasonable suspicion of violation of school policy. If students are found to be in violation of school policy, appropriate discipline will be administered.

All discipline will be handled with the utmost discretion by the staff and the Administrator, keeping in mind the balance found in God’s Word between justice and grace. Parents will be informed of any office referral and may be called in for a conference regarding any discipline. This is not an exhaustive list of offenses or consequences, but information to make all aware of the high standards of conduct expected at PHCA.