Sexual Harassment

● Out-of-School – This suspension occurs only for serious offenses. One reason for the suspension is to give the student some time at home to discuss with parents the commitment involved in living within the school’s community and the obligation of meeting its expectations. Also upon the student’s return, he or she will submit a written essay to the Division Head containing the student’s reflections on the incident that caused the suspension. The essay should also include thoughts on commitment to ESA and the student’s plan for contributing in a positive way to the ESA community. ● The student receiving a suspension may not participate in any athletic or extracurricular activities for the duration of the suspension. ● Disciplinary Probation – This is a period of trial during which the student is expected to demonstrate, through cooperative behavior and a positive attitude, that he or she truly wishes to remain a contributing part of the ESA community and is capable of selfresponsibility. Any additional major offense or accumulation of minor offenses could result in separation from the school. ● Dismissal – A student may be dismissed from the school for a violation of a school expectation, an accumulation of violations or recurring unacceptable behavior. This is a removal from the school. The student may apply for readmission after a specified length of time. ● Expulsion – A student may be expelled from the school for a violation of a school expectation, an accumulation of violations or recurring unacceptable behavior. The student will not be considered for readmission.

SEPARATION FROM ESA

Any student who withdraws from ESA pending any disciplinary or honor action or is dismissed or expelled will not be permitted on the ESA campus nor permitted to attend any ESA-sponsored function without the permission of the Headmaster or his/her designee.

BULLYING/HARASSMENT

Bullying/harassment is characterized as aggressive behavior that usually involves an imbalance in power. Bullying/harassment can exist in many forms, some of those can be: hitting, intimidating through gestures, social exclusion, teasing, or using technology to send insulting, harmful, or sexually explicit material. Any form of harassment (verbal, sexual, physical, racial, religious, ethnic, homophobic, emotional or cyber-bullying), coercion or abuse is detrimental to the school community and educational environment and will not be tolerated.

Bullying/harassment is seen as a serious offense at ESA, and it differs in nature from more common interactions between students. Students will, at times, engage in name-calling, horseplay, or other activities that can be perceived as rough or even disrespectful. However, it is the nature of the relationship between the students, and the intent of the actions that determine whether bullying is occurring. Generally, the students involved in bullying/harassment are not friends. There is a power difference between the bully and victim. This difference can be seen in various forms including: difference in size, physical strength, or social groups.

ESA recognizes that bullying/harassment is a serious issue, and it needs to be addressed immediately and decisively. The school will become involved in cases which occur at school or