Student Conduct and Discipline Policy

Johnathan Academy is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment in which all students can strive for academic excellence, personal growth and responsible citizenship. Such an environment is fostered by mutual respect among staff, students and parents.

Code of conduct

The school's code of conduct informs the community of expected behaviour, based on respect for the rights and dignity of all persons. Students of Johnathan Academy are expected to:

• Respect those in positions of rightful authority
• Follow instructions given by staff members and adult volunteers
• Know and obey classroom expectations and the school's rules and regulations
• Respect the rights and dignity of all persons
• Refrain from participating in or promoting any behaviour that would threaten, bully, harass or intimidate — verbally or physically — so as to cause harm to another person
• Report incidents of bullying or harassment witnessed at school or at school functions
• Refrain from abusive or suggestive language that denigrates another person's dignity because of race, religion, ethnicity, culture, sexual self-identity, disability or socioeconomic background
• Refrain from misuse of computer technology to bully others
• Refrain from the use of drugs, alcohol or weapons at school or at school functions
• Respect all property
• Work and socialise cooperatively with everyone in the school community

Breaches

Breaches of this code are investigated by the principal or a designate. Where the investigation supports disciplinary action, the principal imposes an appropriate response, which may include suspension or expulsion.

Procedures

• At the start of each school year and as required, the principal provides education to students, parents and staff on the code of conduct and the disciplinary actions that may follow
• Breaches are handled by teachers or the principal as appropriate. Discipline is fair and objective, taking into account the student's history of similar events, age, maturity and any special needs
• The severity of the infraction is also considered
• Each case of serious misconduct is recorded and, where appropriate, retained in the student's record for a period determined by the principal
• If a student transfers, the principal decides whether disciplinary records are expunged before the file is sent to the next school
• When discipline is given, parents and guardians are informed of the school's Appeal Policy (304)

The original document

This page is a rendering of the school's Student Conduct, Standards and Discipline Policy. The signed original is an English PDF, available on the Forms & Documents page. The original governs.