3.21. Lower School Behavior Categories and Consequences

General Behavior Guidelines

It is impossible to have an exhaustive list of all rules for the school and each classroom. Simply stated, a student must obey the duly constituted authorities in the school (i.e. administrators and teachers).

Ultimately, most rules are summed up by: Students may not harm themselves or others, damage property, or disrupt any aspect of the learning process.

While this general statement sets the tone for appropriate behavior, there are certain behaviors which demand specific attention. This handbook section lists several such behaviors and CHCA regards violating any rules related to the specific behaviors as a serious offense.

E ngaged in our learning	Are you trying your best?
A ccepting God’s plan for us and others	Are you accepting of others?
G enerous with our talent and in our actions	Are you being nice and/or modest?
L eading the way for others to be successful	Are you allowing others to learn and grow?
E nriching the school community	Are you a positive influence within the school environment?
S erving the Lord and the outside community	Are you doing your part to make the world a better place?

Incentives for Blessing our School Community with your Effort:

Students earn points for making positive contributions to the community. Teachers can modify incentives and sonsequences as they see fit. Points are recorded in student planners and can be redeemed for special privileges.

Sample Ways to Earn Points

Sample Special Privileges

Get your planner signed as often as the teacher requests Do something above and beyond the norm Avoid a write-up for an entire week Lead something for the school Donate time and talent to the outside community Demonstrate a high level of school spirit

Out of Uniform Day Homework Pass Grace card for getting out of a write-up Lunch with the principal Principal Personal Assistant Principal does your homework assignment Switch chairs with the teacher for a day Eat lunch with the teacher Candy for a day Random rock out Item from the School Store Make the announcements for a day Video game recess with a friend Perform, present, or teach the class something that you are passionate about

CHCA administration reserves the right to alter discipline consequences as deemed necessary.
Behavior and consequences include but are not limited to, those listed below:

Tier 1: Responsibility Classroom Teacher

Classroom disruption
Disrespectful behavior
Cellphone/Technology violation
Dishonesty
Inappropriate language
Behavior
Disrespect of property
Dress code violation
Repeated tardiness

Consequences: (One or combination of the following)
Contact parent
Loss of privileges
Detention

Tier 2: Administration Involvement

Fighting/physical harm
Academic dishonesty
Threats, harassment, intimidation
Misuse of technology
Bullying
Repeated Tier 1 violations

Consequences: (One or combination of the following)
Contact parent
Detention(s)
Suspension of extracurricular activities or field trips
1-3 day suspension
Probationary Behavior Contract

Tier 3: Administration Involvement

Theft, attempted theft
Abuse of property
Chronic attendance issues
Possessing pornographic material
False fire alarm
Repeated aggravated behavior
Repeated Tier 1-2 violations

Consequences: (one or more of the following)
Contact parents
Suspension of extracurricular activities or field trips
3-5 day suspension from school
Probationary Behavior contract

Tier 4: Administration/HOS involvement

Physical assault
Tobacco
Drugs
Alcohol
Weapons and firearms
Destruction of property
Chronic truancy
Bomb threat
Criminal activity
Repeated Tier 1-3 violations

Consequences:
Administration contact parent
Suspension of extra curriculars
5-10 suspension from school
Recommendation for expulsion

See the “Relational Conduct” handbook section for further information.

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