Student Safety & Conduct Policies

The school uses various means of defining and clarifying the expected  conduct of students.  A system of academic and non-academic counseling  is provided to prevent violation of regulations essential in the  educational development of students.

The teachers and  administration at NLCA believe that an atmosphere of quiet and order is  essential if learning is to take place.  All students are expected to  contribute to such an atmosphere through appropriate behavior. This plan  is applicable on the school premises, during any school activity,  function, or event on or off school property.

We believe all  children can learn when provided the appropriate teaching-learning  school environment.  A safe and orderly environment must be maintained  to insure that all students attain their highest levels of achievement.   Our school discipline policy affords every student the opportunity to  manage his or her own behavior.

SCHOOL WIDE RULES ARE

1. Students raise their hands to speak.
2. Students obtain permission to leave assigned work area.
3. Students attend to assigned tasks.
4. Students respect classmates.
5. Students respect school employees.
6. Students respect the building and school grounds.

TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO FOLLOW THE RULES, WE WILL REINFORCE APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR WITH:

1. Recognition of good behavior.
2. Praise
3. Certificates of accomplishments.

IF A STUDENT CHOOSES TO BREAK A RULE:

1st Infraction: Warning
2nd Infraction: Loss of privilege
3rd Infraction: Parent contact, loss of privilege, additional assignments
4th Infraction: Suspension (in school, rest of day, or out of school).

As  a student at NLCA, students are expected at all times to show respect  for order, morality, and the rights of others, and to exemplify in daily  living a high sense of personal honor and integrity.  The following  offenses are considered extremely serious and may result in immediate  expulsion (regardless of the student’s age) from school as well as being  reported to the proper local authorities:

1. The public use of profanity and abusive language is prohibited.
2. The use of cigarettes is prohibited.
3. Alcoholic beverages or any illegal drugs are prohibited*.
4. Assault whether verbal or physical, on another student is prohibited*.
5. Assault on school personnel*.
6. Sexual offense*.
7. Sexual assault*.
8. Taking indecent liberties with a minor*.
9. Weapons of any type on campus are prohibited*.

*The school principal will report to local law enforcement immediately.  

Teachers will review the policies with their students and provide the  parents with a copy.  Teachers will communicate frequently with parents  to keep them abreast of their child’s progress.