Student Code of Conduct
We pray that every student enjoys his or
her attendance at Living Word Academy,
but every student should also remember
to take this attendance seriously
and appreciatively. Attendance at Living
Word Academy is a privilege, not a
right. The administration and staff at
the Academy are determined that all
students not only learn academics, but
that they also grow in Christian character.
Accordingly, students at Living
Word Academy must agree to and abide
by the following code of conduct.
Students are to strive toward
unquestionable
Christian character
in respectfulness,
goodness, ethics,
and appearance. Each year, students
are expected
to show improvement in
Christian character.
On the other hand, lying, cheating,
stealing, plagiarism, slovenliness, noncooperation,
disrespect, violence, foulness,
fornication, homosexuality, lesbianism,
pornography, smoking, vandalism,
alcohol use, drug abuse, tattoos,
body piercing or any sinful activity
contrary to the tenets of our faith, are all
grounds for immediate dismissal and/or
expulsion.
The staff will often communicate with
parents/guardians about the progress
of students in developing Christian
character.
Student Dress Code
Students are required every school day
to wear the school-specified uniform.
No additions to or subtractions from the
school-specified uniform are allowed.
The following items are required for sisters:
- School shirts
- School skirts or navy jumpers
- Blue socks or blue or natural stockings
- Black closed-toe, closed-heel shoes
The following items are required for brothers:
- School shirts
- School pants
- School tie
- Belt
- Navy blue socks
- Black closed-toe, closed-heel shoes
The following are optional:
- School sweaters or fleece jackets
- School headbands or scrunchies
- Dark colored boots during the winter months
- Small hair clips and rubber bands
The following are not allowed:
- Colored or printed undershirts
- Coats and jackets during class time
The uniforms must be kept clean, mended,
and reasonably tidy. For instance,
pants and skirts should be pulled up
above the hips, should be of appropriate
and modest length, and shirts should be
tucked in.
Lanyards with key cards are considered
part of the student uniform and as such
are required to be worn around the neck
at all times during the school day. Students
are not to deface or destroy the
lanyards and key cards. If a lanyard or
key card is lost, a student must replace
them at cost, through the Living Word
Academy office. Students who do not
have a lanyard and key card with them at
school will be subject to a dollar fine per
day they are missing their lanyard, and
will not receive their next report card
until
their fines are paid. If a student is
in violation
more than three times, they
will receive a detention.
For physical education class, students should all wear the
school-specified gym uniform
including white socks and sneakers.
Students will be allowed to wear Church clothes to extra-curricular functions and on field
trips as long as they maintain compliance with the school-specified uniform at all other times.
Sisters may wear make-up and jewelry,
but with discretion and in an
age-appropriate manner. Brothers must
have neat, short haircuts. Sculpted or
multi-level haircuts are not allowed.
Brothers may not dye or highlight their
hair. Tattoos and body piercings are not
allowed, except
for traditional ear piercing
for the sisters.
Over the years, we have found that the school-specified uniform may change or that students
will always think of some appearance detail that we have not thought about. We expect all
students to comply with administration and staff requests concerning their appearance.
Personal Behavior
Students are to show respect and
appreciation
for every adult who is
serving in the Academy in any capacity
as well as for their fellow students.
Students are to be in control on school
property, including buses, at all times.
Rowdiness is never acceptable. Except
during special events, students should
generally be quiet. Any physical contact
should be appropriate and limited.
No obscene, profane, threatening, or otherwise ungodly language is allowed.
Matches, lighters, weapons, pocket knives, electronic games, radios,
personal music players,
or cards of any sort are not allowed in school.
Cell phones are not to be used during
the school day, unless students are given
permission from the school office. If a
cell phone is brought to school, it must
be placed in the student's locker and
remain there until dismissal. Students
who do not have their cell phone in their
locker, will have the phone locked in the
school safe for a week the first time, a
month the second time, and until the
end of the school years the third time.
During fire drills, students are expected
to be attentive and responsive, cooperate
with staff members and leave the
Academy
in a quiet and orderly manner.
Gum chewing is not allowed at any time or in any place at school.
Students will faithfully perform their cleaning chores for the school.
Detentions
The staff will give detentions for
recalcitrant
behavior or when students
commit other serious offenses against
the code of conduct. Both the principal
and the student's parent or guardian will
sign the form. Detention will be held
one day per week from 3:15-4:00. Students
should be picked up promptly at
4:00.
Upon receiving detention for a third
offense during a single school year, the
student will attend a two-hour Saturday
detention under the supervision of his
or her parent or guardian. The detention
will include cleaning the Academy.
Upon receiving a detention for a fourth
offense in a single school year, the student
will lose the privilege of participating
in
any extra-curricular activities
such as
clubs or inter-scholastic sports or intramural
sports.
Upon receiving a detention for a fifth
offense during a single school year, the
student may be suspended from school.
Detention for missing excuses or multiple
tardies, or five occurrences of illegal
absences will count as a behavioral
detention.
Suspensions
Students that are suspended will only be
allowed back in school when they have
successfully convinced administration
that they have learned from the
suspension
and are determined
to
change their behavior.
Tardiness Policy
When a student is illegally tardy for the
fifth time during a single school year,
he or she will receive a detention. He
or she will then receive a detention for
each successive 5 illegal tardies. Students
have one week to bring in their tardiness
excuses
before they receive a detention
for the missing excuse. Excuses may be
emailed to the school at lwaexcuses@yahoo.
com.
When a student is illegally tardy for the
fifth time during a single school year,
he or she will receive a detention. He
or she will then receive a detention for
each successive 5 illegal tardies. Students
have one week to bring in their tardiness
excuses
before they receive a detention
for the missing excuse. Excuses may be
emailed to the school at lwaexcuses@yahoo.
com.
Absence Policy
Students have one week to bring in their
excuses for being absent before they
will receive a detention for the missing
excuse. An absence because of a
vacation
is an illegal absence, and the
administration
strongly discourages this
practice. Students already have ample
vacation time during a school year. A
detention will be given for every 5 illegal
absences a student receives. Teachers
will not allow
students to make up work
or exams they missed due to taking a
vacation,
regardless of the length.
Summer School Policy
At the discretion of the administration,
summer school may be available for a
small fee for 7th - 12th grade students
who have failed a subject for a year.
Upon successful completion of the summer
school session, the student will
receive
a grade of 70 for the year.
School Property
The following areas are off-
limits unless
the student has special permission:
- Teacher's desks and files
- Kitchen
- Garages
- Parking lot
- School and Church offices
Students may not use school equipment
or supplies, including computers,
without staff permission. They may not
use the gym without supervision.
Food is only allowed in restricted areas at restricted times.
Vandalized or neglected property will be replaced at the student's expense.
Office telephones are for official business only. Hall phones may only be used with permission.
Students will maintain their own desk and locker spaces in a clean, orderly manner.
The principal must grant permission for students to drive their own cars on school property.
Extra-curricular Activities
Good sportsmanship is to be displayed by all participants and spectators at athletic contests.
Students may not leave the school grounds during the school day without permission.
Students must maintain a satisfactory performance in character and academics
to be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities like clubs and sports.
During field trips, students should
be obedient to all instructions from
either the chaperones or the hosts. Students
should stay together and be good
examples for Christ and the Academy.
