3.5.1. Discipline Consequences Defined

The Administration uses these sub-topics as guidelines; however, they have complete discretion in all matters. Repeated offenses in any category may result in a more serious consequence.

After/Before-school Detention

• Grade 7-8 detentions are served from 7:15-7:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Grade 9-12 detentions are assigned in 30 or 60 minute increments at scheduled times.
• Serving detention takes precedence over extracurricular activities, jobs etc.
• Detention notices are sent to parents via Email 1 Preferred and students via CHCA email. Parents must reply confirmation of email receipt prior to scheduled detention.
• Students are expected to attend detention on their assigned date and must receive permission from the Administration to make any changes. Failing to serve on the assigned date will result in another detention double the time of the original detention.
• Repeated detentions during any quarter could result in additional consequences.

Saturday Detention (aka Saturday School)

• Grade 7-12 Saturday detentions are served from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on select Saturdays.
• Serving detention takes precedence over extracurricular activities, jobs etc.
• Students are to bring study materials.

Suspensions

Suspensions are administered for offenses which the school considers to be very serious. On matters of this nature, students will be notified of the offense and given the opportunity to explain their actions. When a suspension becomes necessary, the parents will be contacted by phone followed by a notice in writing.

In-School Suspension

• Student will report immediately to the office for the entire school day and will be given class work that must be completed in isolation.
• Class work assigned or tests given while a students is suspended may be completed for full credit.
• Students may not participate in any extracurricular activities from the first day of suspension through midnight on the last day of suspension.

Out-of-School Suspension

• Students who are removed from school for a time period should realize they are one step away from expulsion. We advise parents to supervise their student and use this time to help them work through their problem.
• Class work assigned or tests given while a student is suspended may be completed for full credit provided they return assignments/make up tests upon return.
• Students may not participate in any extracurricular activities from the first day of suspension through midnight on the last day of suspension.
• Out-of-School suspensions are assigned for:
  • Repeated serious offenses
  • Student failure to comply with disciplinary actions of the school
  • A student’s presence is deemed a safety threat or major interruption to classroom instruction
  • Other violations of school policy which specifically list an Out-of-School suspensions as a consequence.

Expulsion

A student must leave school and may not re-enroll. For the complete process see Due Process in Expulsion handbook topic.