“All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it,
afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness” (Hebrews 12:11).

Our philosophy of discipline seeks to encourage and develop self-discipline. We believe self-discipline is necessary to the maturing process and seek to provide an atmosphere that is preventive and corrective in nature. As Christians we believe an individual’s public testimony is an important area of personal responsibility and want to encourage our students to be good representatives of our Lord Jesus Christ, their families, and LCS. Attending LCS is a privilege… not a right. Rules and regulations have been designed to establish proper standards of behavior. A student’s honesty, repentance, and cooperation in the discipline process says much about whether he/she wants to be at LCS and whether he/she is willing to accept responsibility for his/her own behavior. Good discipline is necessary for the welfare of the student as well as the entire academy. Each teacher is given the responsibility of enforcing classroom regulations in the manner which the academy feels is in accordance with Christian principles.

Disciplinary Procedures
The purpose of this plan is to establish a clear and consistent hierarchy of punishment to enable the administration to deal promptly and fairly with students who violate school rules. It is also the purpose of this discipline plan to establish a safe and orderly school environment in which the rights of all students are protected and the efforts of the teachers to maintain order and teach students are supported. All students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects respect and consideration for the rights and property of others. The handbook and disciplinary policies are not fully encompassing; school administration will make determinations to the best of their ability. The hierarchy of punishments ranges from the less severe to the more severe, ultimately reaching the point where expulsion is recommended. It is the philosophy of the faculty and administration that although expulsion from school is a matter with serious implications for the student and his/her family, it is a step which circumstances necessarily dictate either because of the severe nature of the offense(s) committed or because of the habitual nature of the violations committed by the student. The guiding principle of this or any other good system of school and classroom management is that its purpose is not to punish, but to teach and encourage students to accept responsibility for their actions and decisions, and to regard the rights of others with as much reverence as their own.

School administration reserves the right to make adjustments as needed to the discipline policy and procedures.

Student may be placed on a behavior contract at any time throughout the year.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to communicate frequently. Conferences with the students, teachers, administrators, and parents will be held for students experiencing behavioral difficulties.

Before the administrative discipline plan will take effect, the student will be referred to an administrator. Student may be referred to the administrator for 3 classroom violations or severe infractions. Classroom infractions restart at the beginning of each nine weeks grading period.

• First referral to an administrator, the student may be given a warning, (1) day of Detention, ISS, OSS or expelled. Additionally, the parent is contacted either by way of a conference, email, or a phone call. If a conference is required, the administrator is to set it up with the parent.
• Upon the second referral to an administrator, the student may be given two (2) days ISS, OSS or expulsion. Additionally, the parent is contacted either by way of a conference, or a phone call. If a conference is required, the administrator should set it up with the parent. Parent in-person participation is required. Finally, students will be referred to the behavioral specialist for intervention planning.
• Upon the third referral to an administrator, the student may be given three (3) days ISS, or OSS, or recommended for expulsion (depending upon the severity/nature of the offense). A parent conference is also required with the school administration, and behavioral support team.
• Upon the fourth referral to an administrator, the student may be given four (4) days OSS or recommended for expulsion (again depending upon the nature/severity of the offense). A parent conference is required with the administration of Cornerstone Christian Academy. Failure to attend the conference will result in the student being placed on the fifth level of the Administrative Assertive Discipline Plan.
• Upon the fifth referral to an administrator, the student will be recommended for expulsion.
• Disciplinary plans written in a student’s academic educational plan will take precedence over the normal Assertive Discipline Plan.
• Consequences of disciplinary actions that cannot be served at the end of a school year due to time constraints will be carried over to the beginning of the next year.