Discipline Council

Serious infractions of the Code of Conduct or repeated offenses of any kind may be referred to the Discipline Council. The Discipline Council, after a thorough examination of the infraction, makes a recommendation for disciplinary action to the Division Head who may accept, amend or override the Council’s recommendation. The Headmaster serves as the final appeal for disciplinary action. Appeals must be made in writing to the Headmaster within two weeks of the date of the decision.

Students and families should be aware that any disciplinary action may be disclosed to third parties.

Discipline Council meetings are reserved for a pattern of minor codes of conduct violations, as well as major disciplinary infractions. Some examples of major disciplinary infractions that may result in a Discipline Council meeting are: ● Misuse of technology ● Skipping Class ● Disrespectful Behavior ● Bullying ● Fighting

DISCIPLINE COUNCIL

The Discipline Council reviews cases that involve serious infractions of the Code of Conduct or repeated offenses. The Dean of Students refers cases to the Discipline Council. The Discipline Council is student-led and overseen by the Dean of Students and faculty advisors. The Discipline Council is composed of: a. an elected student representative from each Upper School class b. a student representative appointed by the faculty from each Upper School class c. three faculty representatives appointed by the Division Head (at least 2 of the 3 representatives will be present for all hearings) d. the Upper School Dean of Students who serves as the Chairman Disciplinary responses include but are not limited to: ● Verbal Warning and/or Instructive Activity ● Loss of Privilege – This may occur if a student demonstrates an inability to handle the associated responsibility that accompanies a specific privilege. ● Work Detail – This may be assigned for missed obligations or any other behavior that requires a disciplinary response. It is a period when students will work toward the improvement of the school. Work detail will be held after school, during a free period, or at the discretion of the Dean of Students. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from ESA should their student receive a work detail. ● Saturday Work Detail – This may be assigned for an accumulation of work details, tardy offenses, or at the discretion of the Dean of Students. Saturday work details will occur on designated Saturdays from 8:00 am – 11:00 am. ● Suspension – A student may be suspended for a violation of the Code of Conduct, repeated violations, or continued unsatisfactory behavior. A student receiving a suspension may not participate in any athletic or extra-curricular activities for the duration of the suspension.