Crosswell Academy

Standards Of Intervention & Discipline

Measures

The Disciplinary Code and

Bill of Student Rights
and Expectations, Years 7-12

Effective April 2015

Crosswell Academy
Nise Kairos
Chancellor

Zenith X
Chief Executive

This Code of Conduct has been created in order to give students of Crosswell
Academy the general guidelines of what is accepted and prohibited on school
grounds. Any act of misconduct may be subject to disciplinary action by the
Academy. All students are responsible to acknowledge these rules of conduct and
other behaviour standards and abide by these at all times. It is the policy of
Crosswell Academy not to discriminate against anyone based on race, color,
gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age and sexual orientation
in its educational programs and activities. The purpose of such is to maintain a
harassment free environment, which is also required as stated in the Habboon
Way.

Table of Contents

Expected Behaviour .. 4
Students and Educators .. 4
Progressive Discipline .. 5
Infractions Level ..6
Disciplinary Consequences ..6
Student Bill of Rights and Expectations ..7
Student Misconduct ...11

Expected Behaviour

Behavior is an important aspect at Crosswell Academy. Our expectations are for

all students to correctly behave and to perform at their best, while in attendance
at Crosswell Academy and its properties. Students are held responsible for their
behaviors and will be informed when, not behaving properly. School staff are
encouraged to discuss a students performance with a student attending
Crosswell Academy. Positive behavior allows for a swift movement of class, and a
non-disruptive environment at Crosswell Academy.

Students & Educators

The relationship between a student and educators are vital to the educational
environment. Teachers need to be able to teach and administer their lesson,
while students need to be able to learn in a safe, sound and calm environment. To
maintain this environment, students are to be quiet and respectful to fellow
classmates and the authority figure within each class, which are the educators.
The same with students, educators are to be positive and nurturing, while
students are in their care. Educators are responsible for addressing inappropriate
student behaviors, which hinder and disrupt the classrooms flow. With this
relationship between a student and educators, an educational environment is
both instrumental and another learning experience for the teacher and the
student.

Progressive Discipline

Progressive Discipline is a teachable moment that is a positive approach to

administering discipline. Progressive Discipline uses a method of intervention to
point out the behaviour, without a severe means of discipline. Progressive
Discipline does not seek to punish, instead seeks accountability and behaviour
change.
The goals of intervention are for students to learn from their mistakes and
prevent negative behaviour from continuing. Through the implementation of this
program, helping students who engage in negative behavior to:
Understand why the behavior is unacceptable and the harm it has caused
Understand what they could have done differently in the same situation
Take responsibility for their actions
Be given the opportunity to learn strategies and skills to use in the future
Understand the progression of more stringent consequences if the behavior
reoccurs

Infractions Level
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Level 1

Uncooperative/Insubordinate Behaviour

Level 2

Disorderly Behaviour

Level 3

Disruptive/ Unruly Behaviour

Level 4

Aggressive/Harmful Behaviour

Level 5

Seriously Dangerous or Violent Behaviour

Disciplinary Consequences

Warning/Interventi
on

StudentTeacher
Conference

Detention
(Less than 15mins)

Deans
Detention
(15+ mins)

Day Suspension

Deans
Suspension
(Up to 2 days)

Principals
Suspension
(3 to 7 days)

Chancellors
Suspension
(7+ days)

1st Suspension:
Intervention
Conference

2nd
Suspension:
Intervention
Dean
Conference

3rd Suspension:
Principal
Conference
Severe Warning

4th
Suspension:
Expulsion

Student Bill of Rights and Expectations

Crosswell Academy seeks to to cultivate a sense of respect amongst students and

educators. Crosswell aims to involve students in activities and programs that will
allow them to grow and prosper in the real world and education system. This
document serves as a guide for students as they strive to become productive
citizens in a diverse society.

I.

THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

All students are guaranteed the right to express opinions, support causes,
organize and assemble to discuss issues and demonstrate peacefully and
responsibly in support of them, in accordance with policies and procedures
established by Crosswell Academy Standards.
Students have the right to:
1. organize, promote and participate in a representative form of student
government;
2. organize, promote and participate in student organizations, social and
educational clubs or teams and political, religious, and philosophical groups
consistent with the requirements of the Equal Access Act;
3. representation on appropriate school-wide committees that influence the
educational process, with voting rights where applicable;
4. publish school newspapers and school newsletters reflecting the life of the
school and expressing student concerns and points of view consistent with
responsible journalistic methods and subject to reasonable regulations based
on legitimate pedagogical concerns;
5. circulate, including through electronic circulation, newspapers, literature or
political leaflets on school property, subject to reasonable guidelines
established by the school regarding time, place and manner of distribution,
except where such material is libelous, obscene, commercial or materially
disrupts the school, causes substantial disorder or invades the rights of
others;
6. wear political or other types of buttons, badges or armbands, except
where such material is libelous, obscene or materially disrupts the school,
causes substantial disorder or invades the rights of others;
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7. post bulletin board notices within the school or on the school website
subject to reasonable guidelines established by the school, except where
such notices are libelous, obscene, commercial or materially disrupt the
school, cause substantial disorder or invade the rights of others;

II.

THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS

Every student has the right to be treated fairly in accordance with the rights
set forth in this document.
Students have the right to:
1. be provided with the Discipline Code and rules and regulations of Crosswell
Academy;
2. know what is appropriate behavior and what behaviors may result in
disciplinary actions;
3. be counseled by members of the professional staff in matters related to
their behavior as it affects their education and welfare in Crosswell Academy;
4. know possible dispositions and outcomes for specific offenses;
5. receive written notice of the reasons for disciplinary action taken against
them in a timely fashion;
6. due process of law in instances of disciplinary action for alleged violations
of school regulations for which they may be suspended or removed from class
by their teachers

III.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible behaviour by each student is the only way in which the rights set
forth in this document can be preserved. Violation of some of these
responsibilities may lead, in accordance with the Discipline Code, to
disciplinary measures. Full acceptance of responsibility with the exercise of
rights will provide students with greater opportunity to serve themselves and
society.
Students have a responsibility to:
1. attend school regularly and punctually and make every effort to achieve in
all areas of their education;
2. be prepared for class with appropriate materials and properly maintain
textbooks and other school equipment;
3. follow school regulations regarding entering and leaving the school
building;
4. help maintain a school environment free of weapons, illegal drugs,
controlled substances and alcohol;
5. behave in a manner that contributes to a safe learning environment and
which does not violate other students right to learn;
6. share information with school officials regarding matters which may
endanger the health and welfare of members of the school community;
7. respect the dignity and equality of others and refrain from conduct which
denies or impinges on the rights of others;
8. show respect for school property and respect the property of others, both
private and public;
9. be courteous and respectful toward others regardless of actual or
perceived age, race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, religion, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, weight,
sexual orientation, physical and/or emotional condition, disability, marital
status and political beliefs, and refrain from making slurs based on these
criteria;
10. behave in a polite, truthful and cooperative manner toward students and
school staff;
11. promote good human relations and build bridges of understanding among
the members of the school community;

12. use non-confrontational methods to resolve conflicts;

13. participate and vote in student government elections;
14. provide positive leadership by making student government a meaningful
forum to encourage maximum involvement;
15. work with school staff in developing broad extracurricular programs in
order to represent the range of physical, social and cultural interests and
needs of students;
16. observe ethical codes of responsible journalism;
17. refrain from obscene and defamatory communication in speech, writing
and other modes of expression, including electronic expression, in their
interactions with the school community;
18. express themselves in speech, writing and other modes of expression,
including electronic expression in a manner which promotes cooperation and
does not interfere with the educational process;
19. assemble in a peaceful manner and respect the decision of students who
do not wish to participate;
20. bring to school only those personal possessions which are safe and do not
interfere with the learning environment;
21. adhere to the guidelines established for dress and activities in the school
gymnasium, physical education classes, laboratories and shops;
22. be familiar with the school Discipline Code and abide by school rules and
regulations;
23. provide leadership to encourage fellow students to follow established
school policies and practices;
24. keep parents informed of school-related matters, including progress in
school, social and educational events, and ensure that parents receive
communications that are provided by school staff to students for transmittal
to their parents.

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Misconduct

Students are required not to intentionally or impulsively do the following:

Disruption and harm
- disturb any activities held on school grounds or interfere with any
users ability within the school community
- disallow any user their right of freedom
- engage in any rude manner where they may be disturbing peace
within the school
- cause anything that may bring the school into dishonour by
creating or publicising false statements of the school
Dishonesty
- engage in any untruthful behaviour including dishonesty, stealing,
false and misleading documentation or information or irregularly
affecting a school member.
Safety
- cause any events that may cause danger ones health, safety or
well being, including that student.
- own, store or use on school premises any dangerous items like
weapons, explosives, fireworks, hazardous chemicals or any other
dangerous items, without the academys consent
Breach of rights
- bully, stalk, sexually harass, haze, physically harm any person or
act in any violent or threatening behaviour like using threatening or
abusive language.
- act in an offensive manner on or around academy premises or
whilst doing school activities, or outside school whilst wearing school
pride like your motto or uniform.
- make any sexual contact with any user without their consent
- discriminate another person or group based on their gender
characteristics, gender identity, intersex status, sexual orientation, race,
relationship status, religious beliefs or activities, disability or age of that
person or group.
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- make false claims misconduct of another persons actions or of

unlawful conduct to Habboon staff if the alleged misconduct or unlawful
conduct is trivial, made without reasonable grounds and/or was made or
pursued to harass, annoy or harm another person or for another covert
reason.
Alcohol and drugs
- be drunk or affected by illicit drugs on any public part of school
premises
- use, possess, manufacture, supply or deal any illegal drugs or
equipment
- give another user or cause another user to be given or to consume
food or drink which contains an intoxicating substance, especially if that
student was not aware the food or drink contains the intoxicating
substance or more than they expect.
Property
- damage, destroy, vandalise or obstruct any school property or any
property of another member of the school community
- enter, use or interfere with any school property or allow any other
user to do so, without the owners authorisation
- possess, duplicate or use or provide other users with passwords,
gate passes or badges or similar information or devices to any school
property, without authorisation from the academy owner or another
executive leader.
Co-operation with staf
- disobey a reasonable direction given by a respectful staff
member, or give false identity by refusing to show proof of
membership, name, year or age to a school representative if it is
reasonable to request it to be given, which is reasonable on school
premises
- hinder any staff member whilst that user is carrying out their
duties responsibly.
Discipline
- without a reasonable excuse, fail to appear at school properfully
and go by or complete any direction given by a respecting staff member.
- engage in anything that is unlawful towards the Habboon Way,
which is the major guidelines when it comes to using the entire retro at
all times.
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