Introduction

The Danville Christian Academy does not seek to create a spirit of fear of man as its chief approach to social relationships. We want no part of the tyranny of man – even in small doses. We are guided in our social interaction with children by the basic truth that the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and principal and choice part of knowledge. Therefore, our chief aim in school discipline is to confront the errant student with the standard set forth in scripture in order to bring about repentance and cheerful submission to the Word of God. Our goal in discipline is not punishment, but correction and instruction in righteousness that as Christians we might be complete, thoroughly furnished unto every good work.

The Danville Christian Academy shall teach your child to speak the truth in love. Our policies are founded on confession of wrongdoing and forgiveness. In discipline we will go to the Word of God. This is the spirit of this document, and this spirit elevates the fear of God into predominance over the fear of man.

First Principles

Appropriate to children’s maturing years, we teach them the following principles as guides to acceptable social interaction:

v The Lord Jesus Christ is our example of the life perfectly lived. Under the power of the Holy Spirit, we seek to follow His steps.

v We will consider others first, rather than ourselves.

v We will regard our physical body as the temple of God, dedicated to Him.

v We will avoid deliberate confrontations with temptation.

v We will not engage in behavior in which there is danger of addiction.

v We will be good stewards of time-a trust committed to us.

v We will search the scriptures daily to identify scriptural principles, which assist us to please the Lord in thought, word and deed.

Disruptive Behavior

Respect for self and others and respect for property are significant expectations for students at the Danville Christian Academy. Any behavior which reveals a lack of respect for self, others, or property is defined as disruptive behavior since such behavior seriously impairs or severs social relationships.

The following list is illustrative of disruptive behavior:

v Verbal or non-verbal manifestations of disrespect to members of the faculty and staff

v Fighting

v Carrying weapons capable of causing bodily harm

v Leaving school grounds or classroom without permission or involving deception

v Refusing to complete assigned tasks or refusing to report to school personnel as directed

v Defacing of, destruction of, or stealing the property of others

v Possession of, or using alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs

v Profanity or lying

v Sexual immorality

v Committing a serious breach of conduct away from school which has an adverse effect upon the testimony of the school

Responding to Disruptive Behavior

For any act of disruptive behavior, the student shall be sent promptly to the Headmaster. The Headmaster shall deal with each such referral within the context of pastoral counseling and shall notify the parents by telephone of the problem. The Headmaster may administer corporal punishment when other measures prove to be ineffective.

When the pattern of disruptive behavior is established or when a very serious event has occurred and the student fails to manifest Godly sorrow unto repentance, the student will be expelled from school.

Distracting Behavior

Students are expected to be in the proper place, at the proper time, and properly prepared to receive instruction. 

The following list is illustrative of reasonable classroom expectations:

v Take your seat promptly and quietly.

v Speak when properly recognized by the teacher.

v Bring books, pens, paper, pencils, homework, etc. to class.

v Maintain cleanliness around your desk.

v Listen carefully to a teacher’s instructions.

v Be on time.

v Enjoy yourself, but not at the expense of your neighbor.

v Eat at designated times and places.

v Keep your hands to yourself.

v Do not launch flying missiles.

v Do not chew gum at school.

v Do not bring toys to school.

Teachers are required to communicate in writing to parents and students any additions to these “rules of the classroom” and the consequences for distracting acts. Normally a student is referred to the Headmaster for repeated distractions.