Discipline

• Suspension: Our desire is that every disciplinary situation would be for redemptive purposes. Therefore, when a student is suspended for disciplinary actions, we will not penalize them by giving zeros. We will accept their work, but the grade for their work will not be higher than a 75. Any test missed can be made up within the proper amount of time.
• Weapons or Threats: If weapons are brought to school or threats made to students or staff, the offender will be sent home and a conference required before the student may return. The student could be removed from school and face possible legal charges.

Primary & Elementary Discipline

When students do not obey, the teacher will correct them and speak with them privately, if necessary. Students may be sent to “time out” or to a separate area in the classroom if disobedience continues. Refusal to obey will result in a conference with a member of the administrative staff. Parents may be asked to pick up their child and have a conference with the administrative staff to determine what further action may be needed. Merits and Demerits are awarded to 4th and 5th Grade students as a part of SSCA's discipline procedures.

• 15 merits can be earned for making the Principal’s list.
• 10 merits can be earned for “A” Honor Roll.
• 5 merits can be earned for “A/B” Honor Roll

Exemplifying traits of a servant leader or showing great improvement in character. Merits are cumulative per quarter.

• 40 merits earn a free 100 on any completed homework assignment (student’s choice).
• 45 merits earn a free dress down day.
• 55 merits earn ice cream.

• 5 demerits may be given for being consistently unprepared for class; disobedience; disrespect to teachers, peers, or property; excessive talking; talking during a test; or other inappropriate conduct. More demerits may be given by the principal depending on the violation.
• 15 demerits = 1 recess detention and parents are contacted
• 30 demerits = 2 recess detentions and parents are contacted
• 40 demerits = In-school suspension

At the discretion of the administration, students with an excessive number of demerits may be prevented from participating in field trips, Spirit Days, or extracurricular activities. Demerits are cumulative per semester (2 nine week periods.)

Intermediate & High School Discipline

Merits:

• 5 merits for exemplary student service or great character improvement
• 15 merits for Honor Roll
• 20 merits for Principal’s List

Merits are cumulative per quarter.

• 62 merits earn a free lunch
• 55 merits earn a half day off school (with SER form on file 24 hours in advance when no test or project is due) OR a free homework pass
• 40 merits earn a free dress down day (chosen by the school)

Demerits:

• 2 demerits issued for misplaced books and lunches (in the gym, sanctuary, lunchroom, etc.)
• 5 demerits for being consistently unprepared for class, disobedience, disrespectful toward staff, peers or property, roughhousing, sleeping in class, or being out of uniform
• 10 demerits for phone or electronic device misuse
• 15 demerits for inappropriate conduct or language

Demerits are cumulative. Disciplinary actions for demerits are:

• 15 demerits = 1 lunch detention
• 25 demerits = 1 lunch detention
• 35 demerits = In-school suspension
• 50 demerits = 2 day suspension

After 50 demerits, the administrative team will meet with the students guardian(s) and the student to implement a probationary contract.

Egregious conduct violations may result in the student being suspended or removed from school. Some examples include cheating, bullying, disrespecting authority, fighting, lying, plagiarism, skipping class, stealing, talking favorably about or promoting illegal alcohol use, drugs, crime, violence, or sex outside of marriage. The following violations will result in the student being removed from school: weapons, gambling, smoking (including vaping or any use of inhalants or tobacco products), sexual activity, drinking alcohol, illegal narcotics, or prescription drug abuse. Parents may request an appeal to the board after an expulsion. Violation of Social Media Policy begins with a warning and follows with the possibility of a behavior contract. The CHOMP program is designed to allow teachers and parents the opportunity to correct behaviors that may result in disciplinary action and provides a written record of any. Discipline should never come as a surprise to the student, and the goal is always to seek restoration of the student to a good academic standing.