Behavior and Conduct Standards

Discipline begins with parental involvement. Parents are encouraged to follow the principles set forth in Matthew 18: 15-17:

  • Pray
  • Take the concern directly to the teacher.
  • Seek counsel of another individual and approach the teacher again.
  • Bring the issue to the residing authority (Dean of Students or Administrator).

Generally, students should abide by these basic guidelines:

1.  Immediate obedience – Students should respond positively to any instruction given by those in authority. Eph. 6:5-7

2.  Honor for authority – Students are expected to give honor to all those in authority in both attitude and action. Rom. 13:1-2

3.  Absolute honesty – Students should never lie, deceive, mislead, or fail to tell the truth. Rom. 13:13

4.  Christ-like behavior – In all attitudes and actions, students should live according to Biblical principles and values. Eph. 2:10, 5:1

5.  Complete dependability – Students should keep their word and accept the necessary responsibilities. Matt. 5:34-37

CONDUCT STANDARDS

A complete list of unacceptable behaviors would be impractical, but certain unacceptable behaviors are listed below:

  • Disrespect or insolence directed toward a teacher or any staff member at CCCS
  • Talking without permission or interrupting the teacher or class
  • Writing or passing notes
  • Throwing objects indoors
  • Chewing gum or eating in class
  • Fighting, excessive noise, or disorderly conduct in restrooms, halls, lunchroom, playground, or classrooms
  • Profanity, obscene gestures, immoral actions, or suggestive conversation
  • Tampering with school or church equipment or property or destroying another’s property in any manner
  • Leaving the school grounds without permission.
  • Smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, using illegal drugs, gambling, or any involvement in pornography or sexual immorality
  • Use or possession of any of the following items on campus: skateboards, walkmans, radios, CD players, IPODS, beepers, cell phones, questionable literature or magazines unrelated to academic subjects, posters, weapons, pocket knives, or any articles that promote or advertise non-Christian music
  • Any behavior deemed unacceptable by the school administrator