Calvary Chapel High School Code of Conduct
(These rules and guidelines must be followed if you attend Calvary Chapel High School classes or participate in athletics.)
At Calvary Chapel High School we believe that obedience, respect, and responsibility are key virtues that students must develop. Obedience to rules and guidelines is essential to the development of maturity (Luke 2:51, Hebrews 5:8). It results in genuine freedom in life (John 8:32). Respect is necessary for all successful and meaningful relationships (Luke 10:36-37, Romans 12:18). In addition, the building of personal responsibility fosters a sense of achievements. Both responsibility and achievement are necessary ingredients to the development of self-worth (1 Corinthians 10:31, Ecclesiates 9:10, Romans 14:12).
As we seek to provide a balanced and disciplined learning environment for the students of Calvary Chapel High School, we realize that human wisdom falls short of God's standards. We do not claim to be perfect in all our decisions, but we try our best to discipline in a way that is Biblical and pleasing to God. As partners in the discipline process, it is important that the school and the home work cooperatively for the students' good. Since we teach the students to obey and submit to their parents, it is imperative that parents maintain that continuity by upholding and teaching the principles taught at school. We can instill in students proper Christian educational and moral principles only through a program that includes clear disciplinary procedures, and as students and parents, your cooperation in that program is crucial. (Please be aware that the Administration reserves the right to make disciple decisions on an individual basis.)
Our goal should always be to obey Colossians 3:17, "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him". In the best interest of the entire school community, certain guidelines or conduct must be maintained by all students of Calvary Chapel High School, whether on or off campus, so that we might live and work happily together.
THESE GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT CONDUCT ARE LISTED BELOW:
As we seek to provide a balanced and disciplined learning environment for the students of Calvary Chapel High School, we realize that human wisdom falls short of God's standards. We do not claim to be perfect in all our decisions, but we try our best to discipline in a way that is Biblical and pleasing to God. As partners in the discipline process, it is important that the school and the home work cooperatively for the students' good. Since we teach the students to obey and submit to their parents, it is imperative that parents maintain that continuity by upholding and teaching the principles taught at school. We can instill in students proper Christian educational and moral principles only through a program that includes clear disciplinary procedures, and as students and parents, your cooperation in that program is crucial. (Please be aware that the Administration reserves the right to make disciple decisions on an individual basis.)
Our goal should always be to obey Colossians 3:17, "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him". In the best interest of the entire school community, certain guidelines or conduct must be maintained by all students of Calvary Chapel High School, whether on or off campus, so that we might live and work happily together.
THESE GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT CONDUCT ARE LISTED BELOW:
- Students should practice courtesy and consideration in their association with teachers, school employees, fellow students and visitors as well as respect their parents and property, (See Ephesians 4:28-32).
- Students should respect the authority of teachers, administrators, and staff members, and treat them courteously, respectfully and obediently as unto the Lord. (See Hebrews 13:17 and I Thes. 5:12-13)
- Students should abstain both on and off campus and at all times from the use or possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, drugs and pornography as well as other undesirable practices that are generally recognized to be harmful to health and Christian character. (See 1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
- Students should abstain from profanity and vulgar or abusive speech and actions. Such speaking and acting are harmful to others and is certainly not appropriate or conducive to their moral and spiritual development. (See Ephesians 4:19)
- Students should refrain from a public display of affection on campus. As students, they are expected to conduct yourselves in a discreet and Christian manner. Therefore, while on campus, follow a "hands off" policy.
- Students should leave all annoying or dangerous items such as weapons, knives, water pistols, lighters and matches at home. Radios, CD players, MPS players, video recorders, and tape recorders are not allowed at school without school approval. Pagers and cell phones are prohibited in class. Cell phones are to remain off; they must not be visible during school hours.
- Students should do their own work--do not give or receive help on tests or homework unless the teacher has granted this privilege on a particular project. Their record should reflect individual effort. Since honesty is a Christian virtue that should be displayed by all students, we consider cheating a serious offense. During a test, a quiz, or an exam, it is their responsibility to avoid every appearance of cheating. All books and papers must be out of sight. No talking is allowed. In fact, talking during a quiz or a test may be dealt in the same manner as cheating.
- Students should avoid plagiarism, which is also a serious offense. The definition of plagiarism is "the use of another writer's ideas or words without giving the writer credit for them."
- All school rules apply on all field trips and on all school-sponsored events both on the school campus and away from it.