Our code of conduct is based on the teachings of scriptures:

Love is patient; love is kind. It does not envy; it does not boast; it is not proud. It is not rude; it is not self-seeking; it is not easily angered; it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  Love never fails.   I Cor. 13: 4-8

 

1. You may engage in any behavior that does not jeopardize the safety or learning of yourself or others.  Unkind words and actions will not be tolerated. 

        

2. Students may remain in the classroom as long as they do not cause a problem for anyone else.

 

3. I teach only when there are no distractions or other problems.

 

4. If someone causes a problem, I will do something.  What I do will depend on the unique situation.

 

5. Respect is the key word in creating a positive classroom environment.

 

R - Respond toward others in an appropriate manner as Christ would have you do. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Phil. 2:4

 

E - Excellence is expected! Use the gifts God has given you! Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.  I Cor. 10:31

 

S - Serve others. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.  I Peter 4:10

 

P - Pay attention and participate. Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.  Prov. 19:20

 

E - Encourage, not discourage, others.  Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.  Honor one another above yourself.  Rom. 12:10

 

C - Come to class prepared to learn with all materials, a good attitude, and on time to lay a foundation for learning. Be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. II Timothy 2: 4

 

T - Treat others as you would like to be treated.  Take responsibility for your actions. Your attitude should be that of Christ Jesus.  Phil. 2: 5 

CONSEQUENCES

1. I will provide consequences that allow you to experience the results of a poor choice, enabling you to make better choices in the future.

 

2. I will proceed in all situations with your best interest in mind.

 

3. I will guide you toward personal responsibility and the decision-making skills you will need to function in the real world.

 

4. Equal is not always fair. Consequences will be designed to fit the problems of individual students, and they may be different even when problems appear to be the same.

 

5. I will make every effort to ensure that, in each situation, those of you involved understand why you are involved in consequences.

 

6. If at any time you truly feel I am being unjust, you need only say to me, “I’m not sure that’s fair.” I will arrange a private conference during which you can express to me why you feel my actions were not fair. This may or may not change my decision. I am always open to calm, rational discussion of any matter.  This can best be accomplished at a private conference.

LOVE..

 

..is patient  - Everyone learns at a different rate.  Be patient if you do not catch on right away and ask for help.

 

..is kind  - Be happy with the achievements and abilities of your classmates..  Don’t focus on the things they cannot do, but rather what they can do.

 

..does not boast, is not proud  - Do not make others feel badly by bragging about your own accomplishments and abilities.

 

..is not rude –Be careful and considerate about what you say and how you say it.

 

..is not self-seeking  - Do not work to make yourself look good.  Instead use your accomplishments to serve others

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..is not easily angered  - Practice self-control – do not try to control others with unkind words or actions.

 

..keeps no record of wrongs –Do not ignore, be unkind to, or gossip about those who have wronged you.

 

..does not delight in evil, but rejoices in the truth - Do the right thing in the right way.

 

..protects –Defend those who are being treated poorly either by words or actions of others.  Do not be a part of such actions.

 

..trusts –Believe the best in others rather than the worst.

 

..perseveres – Do not give up when facing challenges.

 

..hopes –Be optimistic about your abilities to master areas you have difficulty with.

 

..never fails –Do everything to the best of your ability.

 

 

Adapted from “Love Goes to School”  - Martin Dawson