PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK
Cheating is defined as looking at another’s work without the teacher’s permission, talking during an examination, or working together on an assignment that was intended to be completed individually. ● Plagiarism is defined as using another’s work without thanking them for the use. ● If either cheating or plagiarism is noticed, the assignment or exam will immediately receive a 0. Parents will be notified. A second cheating or plagiarism infraction will result in an Education Council review. 14. Staff and Student Interaction: Staff may not initiate friend requests to students nor accept friend requests from students. Staff may not initiate or facilitate any private or isolated types of communication with students that might be interpreted as unprofessional. The Terra Nova School has zero tolerance for inappropriate interactions between staff and students. ●
DISCIPLINE POLICY The Terra Nova School seeks to provide an environment where the students are encouraged and challenged to exemplify Christian behavior in all aspects of the school day. It is imperative that our school be a haven of safety for all children. Actions that jeopardize the safety of others are dealt with promptly. The kind and amount of discipline will be determined by the teachers, and if necessary, the Head of School. The discipline will be administered in light of the student's problem and attitude. All discipline will be based on biblical principles, e.g. restitution, apologies (public and private), swift and appropriate punishment to bring about restoration of fellowship without lingering attitudes, etc. As part of our belief in the authority of the family, parents will be made aware of concerns or warnings given to a student by a teacher, or the Head of School, as well as of any disciplinary action taken as soon as possible after each incident. The purpose of our discipline policy is to foster a beautiful and rich culture that serves the Lord. We understand that there are children with behavior difficulties due to various diagnoses or traumas of varying sorts. This policy is not intended to dissuade these children from attending The Terra Nova School. This is instead a guide for the culture we seek. We are happy to meet with parents of children who might need a varied plan and we will individualize for specific circumstances pending our Education Council approval. The vast majority of discipline will be handled at the classroom level. Love and forgiveness will be an integral part of the discipline of a student. Office Visits:
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