Code of Student Conduct/Discipline

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Christian spirit of our school. Attending JKCS is a privilege, conditional upon adherence to the following code of student conduct.

• Teachers are expected to handle daily student discipline matters within and outside of the classroom. A continued problem is referred to the vice-principal for grades Junior Kindergarten-Grade Four and to the principal for Grades Five-Grade Eight, at which time students are brought in for consultation and an appropriate punishment applied.
  
  
• Inappropriate physical contact is not acceptable (i.e. hand holding, caressing, kissing, etc.)
  
  
• Swearing, fighting, rough play, poor sportsmanship or meanness on the playground will not be tolerated. Students who do not obey these rules will be spoken to by the principal or vice-principal and will be required to give up a recess. Punishment of the student may include being made to stay in a classroom, being asked to stand against the outside wall or being assigned garbage duty. Repeat offenses will be reported to the parents/guardians.
  
  
• Misuse of sports equipment such as hockey sticks, baseballs, bats or skateboards, will result in loss of the item for one week.
  
  
• Disrespect towards a teacher or any person in authority results in an "in-school suspension" whereby the student takes his/her desk to the office area and works there for one day.
  
  
• Contact with other students during this suspension time is prohibited. A letter is sent home. Repeat offense results in a suspension to be served at home.
  
  
• Deliberate meanness towards another student, especially causing bodily harm, will result in the student being given an "in-school suspension" or further disciplinary action.
  
  
• Any student at Grade Seven or Grade Eight level who is asked to leave the classroom because of inappropriate behaviour or comments that are detrimental to the flow of learning will be required to makeup a full class (45 minutes) after school. Parents/guardians will be informed and a date and time will be set-up for the student to meet this requirement. The student must spend the time working on the subject missed due to poor behaviour. Transportation is then the parent's/guardian's responsibility.
  
  
• Continued lack of co-operation during the intramural or extramural sports will result in the student being removed from the team.
  
  
• A student may be removed from a school team or event by the coach in consultation with the principal if his/her attitude does not exemplify that of a Christian school student.
  
  
• A student may be excluded from extra-curricular activities if academic effort is inconsistent or if behaviour or attitude at school is unacceptable.
  
  
• Gum chewing is not permitted; offenders will serve on garbage duty.
  
  
• Students must remain on school property at all times. If this rule if broken, parents/guardians of the offenders will be notified in writing and the offending student(s) will be made to serve a detention.
  
  
• Vandalism is not acceptable. Parents/guardians and/or the offenders must restore damage incurred and/or pay cost of restoration.
  
  
• Dress code: Students are to wear the prescribed uniform unless a "free dress" day is announced. Any deviation from uniform policy will result in the student forfeiting a future "free dress" day. Students are expected to wear gym uniforms for physical education.
  
  
• Possession of weapons, or objects used as a weapon, will not be tolerated. Any situation involving weapons will be referred to the principal or may result in immediate suspension and/or expulsion.
  
  
• A student on suspension, either in-school or at home, is expected to complete all required assignments.
  
  
• There is zero tolerance of alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, firecrackers, lighters and matches on school property and on the busses. Offenders can be suspended for a period of one week at the discretion of teachers and/or the principal/vice-principal. Exception: individual medication must be reported by the parent/guardian to the classroom teacher and the office.
  
  
• A troubled or difficult student may be suspended as a consequence of his/her actions in order to protect the safety of other students. Prior to a student being allowed to return to school, the School Board may require a consultation with and/or a written report from a mutually agreed upon doctor or professional counselor that meets with the Board's satisfaction.
  
  
• The principal and the chairperson of the School Board may deal with individual instances of misconduct not specifically set out by the Code of Student Conduct when deemed necessary by the principal.
  
  
• In keeping with the best interests of the school and the students, the principal in consultation with the chairperson of the School Board may amend the Code of Student Conduct.