discipline

The purpose of Christian discipline is to produce Christlikeness. Hebrews 12:10 says that our earthly fathers chastened (disciplined) us after their own pleasure (as it seemed good to them); but He (God) for our profit, that we might be partakers of His holiness. Additionally, imposed discipline (outer discipline) helps to build self-discipline (inner discipline) and is only effective when it is conducted in a spirit of love.  “For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth." (Hebrews 12:6)  The discipline of students is a joint responsibility of the parents, teachers, administrators, and students. Parents who cannot support the discipline standards of Village Christian Academy should withdraw their children from the school. This will prevent the child from being placed in a position of conflict between the parent and the school.

The student must at all times conduct himself in a manner that is becoming of a Christian. This includes times when he may disagree with a decision or action taken by a teacher or administrator. A griping, complaining and/or disrespectful attitude is always inappropriate and will result in discipline. Teachers and administrators are open to listen to the student’s side if it is presented at the proper time (between classes or after school) and with the proper attitude.

VILLAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY STUDENTS MUST

a. Show reverence for God and His Word

b. Show proper respect for the administration, faculty, and staff

c. Show respect for all persons and their property

d. Show respect for themselves

The list of infractions below is not exhaustive, but identifies and categorizes types of conduct undesirable and detrimental to the mission of our school in a disciplinary system. In some instances, circumstances may lead VCA administration to deal with an offense differently than indicated below. VCA administration also reserves the right to take disciplinary action in response to actions occurring off campus or outside of school hours when such incidents hinder the school’s ability to accomplish its mission or reflect negatively upon the school. Student and parental cooperation is both expected and essential.

If at any time a student or his parents do not demonstrate support for the school, its policies, or its biblical stand, the parents may be asked by the Superintendent and the School Committee to take the child out of the school even though the child has not been an open discipline problem.