DISCIPLINE GUIDING PRINCIPLES St. Luke’s offers students a high quality education in a safe, healthy and supportive environment where students are asked to make responsible, moral choices. To accomplish this, we insist that our students respect the dignity, rights, beliefs and property of all members of the St. Luke’s community. The school expects the full cooperation of parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational life at St. Luke’s. Students will be apprised of the behavioral expectations required to function successfully in their classrooms. To this end, students, teachers, and administrators work together to create and sustain specific expectations. Expectations and consequences will be posted in each room so students can refer to them when necessary. The majority of disciplinary action takes place in the classroom. When a student’s behavior is disruptive to the class, the teacher will address the situation with immediacy and with the appropriate level of response. Consequences will be developmentally appropriate and include minor consequences like loss of privileges, or more serious consequences like in-school suspension or dismissal from the school. In certain situations, school administration may require professional counseling for a student to remain eligible for reenrollment.
Responsibilities of Students As members of the St. Luke's community, students are expected to live by the St. Luke's Way. Student responsibilities for achieving a positive and productive learning environment at school and at school-related activities include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Displaying respect for themselves and others Following school rules Respecting the school and church facility Attending all classes daily and on time Being prepared for each class with appropriate materials and assignments Being properly attired
Responsibilities of Teachers Teachers are also expected to model the St. Luke’s Way. Specific responsibilities of teachers for achieving a positive and productive learning environment at school or at school-related activities include: 1. Actively supporting the philosophy and mission statement of the school