Discipline

Bullying

Bullying is defined as the repeated and targeted intimidation of others by real or threatened infliction of physical, verbal, written, or electronically transmitted abuse or through attacks on the property of another. Bullying may include, but is not limited to, actions such as verbal taunts, name-calling, and put downs, including ethnically-based or gender-based verbal put downs, extortion of money or possessions, and exclusion from peer groups within school.  Bullying is categorized as a major offense in our progressive discipline policy.

Dress Code Violations

When a student's clothing is out of dress code, they will be required to change into appropriate apparel before returning to class or other school activities.  Students may call parents to bring appropriate clothing from home or they may use spare clothing kept in a locker or car.  After the first dress code violation each semester, students will be asked to read and review the dress code policy. The second offense will be a warning. The third offense, and each thereafter will result in a detention and points accrual.

Gym uniforms include both tops and bottoms sold in the CLS online store. Students are required to wear this uniform for all Physical Education classes; missing either piece of the uniform will be considered a violation of the dress code.  Students will be required to sit in the Middle/High School Office until the proper attire is worn and points will accrue according to the dress code policy.

Detention

Student detentions will be served after school from 3:45 to 4:30 pm on assigned dates.  Advance notice will be given to families to plan for rides and other potential conflicts.  Students who miss a detention will receive an initial warning; however, repeated failure to report to detention may result in suspension and other disciplinary actions.  Detentions take precedence over extracurricular activities, athletic practices, and events.

Discipline

In an effort to ensure discipline is fair and equal for all students, CLS will utilize a point system in addition to our code of conduct.  This means that in addition to minor offenses and classroom/teacher discipline receiving detention, and major offenses receiving suspension/expulsion, points will also be assigned accordingly.  Points are for the full academic year and do not reset between semesters.

Point values are assigned based on the level of the offense. Severe or repeat offenses may increase the number of points assigned. General guidelines for assigned point values include:

• 0 points - classroom infractions that are not escalated to the Middle/High School Office

• 1 point - minor violations that result in a detention 

• 2 points - major infractions that result in a ½ day suspension

• 4 points - major infractions that result in a day or more of suspension

Point totals can be viewed in MyCLS and result in disciplinary interventions as they accumulate. The interventions are as follows:

• At 10 total points - a family meeting to discuss the school's policy regarding Conditional Enrollment Agreements.

• At 15 total points - a family meeting to discuss the student’s future at CLS.  

• At 20 total points - withdrawal/expulsion from CLS.

Points Roll Over (year to year)

Students ending the year with less than 15 points from the previous year will start the new school year with zero points.  Students ending the year with 15 or more points will start the following year with 10 points and will be put on a Conditional Enrollment Agreement. 

Points may also roll over to the new year when a student commits a behavior infraction during the final weeks of school and is unable to receive the appropriate consequences due to time constraints.

Discipline Levels & Code of Conduct

Level 1: Classroom Discipline 

• 0 points - classroom infractions that are not escalated to the Middle/High School Office

We believe that teachers should be empowered to manage their classrooms effectively and establish clear procedures for addressing student issues. Teachers may initiate appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with their classroom policies and will notify parents when action is taken. 

Level 2: Minor Offenses 

• 1 point - minor violations that result in a detention 

Students who are sent out of the classroom to the Middle/High School Office will receive a detention (and 1 point) for minor violations.

Examples of minor offenses include:

• General lack of cooperation

• Non-compliance with the dress code

• Public, inappropriate displays of affection

• Repeated violation of classroom policy

• Rowdiness in the building

• Uncharitable communication

• Unreasonable displays of anger

• Unwanted physical contact with another person

Level 3: Major Offenses 

• 2 points - major infractions that result in a ½ day suspension
• 4 points - major infractions that result in a day or more of suspension

Major offenses may result in suspension and/or expulsion from the school at the discretion of the administration. Although these levels provide progressive discipline, major offenses may require immediate referral to the Level 2 or 3 Tier.  

*Severe infractions and potentially criminal offenses will be reviewed by a discipline committee, including the Head of School, Principal, Assistant Principal, Campus Pastor, and other appropriate school personnel.

Examples of major offenses include:

• Cheating

• Dishonesty (forgery, lying, stealing, or cheating) 

• Disorderly conduct, including at school programs or events

• Fighting

• Insubordination (disobedience or disrespect to any school personnel)

• Possession of knives, guns, martial arts weaponry, firecrackers or fireworks, or any product that may pose a threat to the safety and health of students and/or faculty

• Possession or distribution of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or pornography 

• Profane or obscene language or action (including digital)

• Repeated violation of school policy

• Second or third offense of plagiarism

• Skipping class periods

• Threats/bullying/abusive language or actions, whether real or joking

• Vandalism, destruction or defacement of property, including pulling a fire alarm or arson 

• Vape pens or e-cigarettes of any kind

*Any student suspected of committing a criminal offense or in possession of weapons, drugs, illegal items, or alcohol will be referred to our Security Officer, and the Kenosha Police Department may be notified.