2016-2017
Student
Handbook
5750 Parkview
Parkview Church
Church Road
Road ** Baton
Baton Rouge,
Rouge, LA
LA ** 70816
70816 **
5750
225.291.2500
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www.parkviewbaptist.com
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Acknowledgement
Thecontentsofthisguidebookarepresentedasamatterofinformationonly.Thelanguageinthis
guidebookisnotintendedtocreate,norisittobeconstruedtoconstitute,acontractbetween
ParkviewBaptistSchoolandanyorallofitsstudents.Nostudenthandbookcananticipateevery
circumstanceorquestionaboutpolicyandprocedure.Thus,ParkviewBaptistSchoolreservesthe
righttodeviatefromthishandbookascircumstancesmaywarrantandreservestherightto
modify,revoke,suspend,terminate,orchangeanyoftheplans,policies,orproceduressetforth
herein,inwholeorinpart,atanytimewithorwithoutnotice.Notwithstandinganyprovisionto
thecontrary,ParkviewBaptistSchooladministrationshallhavefinalauthorityinanyandall
mattersrelatedtoParkviewBaptistSchool,whichmattersinvolvestudents(potential,current,
andformer)andtheirrespectiveparents/guardians,includingbutnotlimitedto,student
enrollment,re‐enrollment,discipline,dismissal,extracurricularactivities,athletics,academic
affairs,parentalinvolvement,financialaffairs,andadherencetopolicy.
Noticeofnon‐discriminatoryadmissionspolicy
ParkviewBaptistSchooladmitsstudentsofanyrace,color,nationalityorethnicorigintoall
rights,privileges,programs,andactivitiesgenerallyaccordedormadeavailabletostudentsatthe
school.Itdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,nationality,orethnicoriginin
administrationofitseducationalpolicies,admissionspolicies,andathleticandotherschool‐
administeredprograms.
CodeofStudentConduct
ThegoalofParkviewBaptistSchoolistoprovideandmaintainanoutstandingschool
environmentwithintheframeworkofourmissionstatement.Studentswhoaccepttheprivilegeof
attendingPBSagreetotheresponsibilityofappropriatebehavioratalltimesandareexpectedto
upholdthecontextofthemissionstatementbothonandoffthecampus.
PARKVIEWBAPTISTSCHOOLHONORCODE
AsastudentofParkviewBaptistSchool,
IwillHonorGodinwordanddeed,
Betruthful,neverstealorcheat,
Respectmyselfandothers,
AndlivetoglorifyJesusChrist.
PARENTRESPONSIBILITYREGARDINGBEHAVIOR
ParkviewBaptistSchoolrecognizesparentalresponsibilityforstudentsupervision,andexpects
parentstosetstandardsofbehaviorconsistentwiththeschool’smissionstatementandCodeof
Conductduringnon‐schoolrelatedeventswhileundertheirdirectsupervision.ParkviewBaptist
Schoolreservestherighttotakeappropriatedisciplinaryactioninresponsetothemisbehaviorof
itsstudentsonoroffcampusduringschoolornon‐schoolrelatedevents,especiallyinserious
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mattersthatviolatethewell‐beingoftheschoolorpublic,orthehonorandgloryofJesusChrist.
SeriousviolationsofthisCodeofConductmayresultinsuspensionordismissalfromtheschool.
ParentalSupport
Astudentwhoseparent(s)demonstratesanuncooperativeattitudewiththeschooland/or
ahistoryofdisagreementwiththephilosophyandthemissionstatementoftheschoolor
howtheAdministrationandStaffcarryoutthedaytodayfunctionsoftheschool,maybe
dismissedfromtheschoolattheDivisionHeadorSuperintendent’sdiscretion.
PhilosophyofDiscipline
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TheBibleclearlyindicatesthatparentsareresponsibleforthediscipline(thatis,trainingfor
instruction)oftheirchildren.TheChristianschoolexiststoassistparentsintheirGod‐given
responsibilities.ParkviewBaptistSchooldoesnotseektoassumeataskthatGodhasgivento
parents,butonlytoserve,inalimitedway,astheparents’appointedandauthorized
representativeinthechild’strainingprocess.ParkviewBaptistSchoolhasattemptedtoalign
themselvesascloselyaspossiblewiththeBible’sinstructionstoparentssoastoprovidethe
utmostconsistencyforthechildbetweentrainingreceivedathomeandtrainingreceivedat
school.Inthatsamespirit,theschoollikewiseassumesparentswilldirectanddisciplinetheir
childrenaccordingly.
ItisourbeliefthatGodexpectsparentsorotherauthoritiestodisciplineachildwiththegoal
thathe/sheconsistentlybecomesmoreself‐disciplined,requiringlesssupervisionashe/she
matures.God’sultimatepurposeinchargingparentswiththistaskistopreparechildrento
enterintoandmaturewithinGod’sfamily,andtorespondtoHimwithrespectandobedience
onthebasisofthetrainingthattheyhavereceivedfromtheirparents.
ParkviewBaptistSchool’sphilosophyofeducationanddisciplineexiststoserveandfurther
thisultimatespiritualgoal.
Duringschoolhoursandatotherschoolrelatedandschoolsupervisedfunctions,studentsare
torespondtoschoolfacultyandsupervisorystaffmemberswiththesameobedienceinaction
andrespectfulness,andinthesamespiritthatshouldbepresentunderbiblicalstandards
whentheyrespondtotheirparentsorguardians.Anyfailuretomaintainabiblicalattitudeof
respectandobediencetowardschoolauthority,whichmanifestsitselfinimproperbehavioror
violatedstandards,willresultindisciplinaryactionwhichisappropriatefortheviolation.The
schoolexpectsthatparentswillsupporttheadministrationofsuchdisciplinaryactionby
encouragingobedienceandrespectfulnesstotheactionoftheschool.Onlywhileoperating
withintheabovephilosophyofdisciplinecantheeducationalprocessreachitsmaximum
potential.
Thehome,church,andschoolpartnershipcanonlysucceedwhenthereisclear
communicationandmutualagreementregardingstudentbehavior.Thegoalofthissectionis
tooutlineandhighlightParkviewBaptistSchool’sexpectationsintheareaofstudent
behavior.OurstandardofbehaviorisbasedonthepillarsofChristianCharacter,Mutual
RespectandCommonCourtesy.
PBShasatitsfoundationthegoalsofpresentingaChristianeducationalprogramtoour
studentsandaChrist‐likemodeltothecommunity.Inlightofthesegoals,lifestyleisan
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importantconsideration.Withthisinmind,alongwiththescripturalguidelinesofliberty
foundin1Corinthians8‐10andRomans14,immorality,homosexualityandtheuseoftobacco,
alcoholanddrug‐relatedsubstances,bothonandoffschoolproperty,areunacceptable.A
Christianlifestylesimplycannotconfineitselftotheschoolday.
Itmustbeaconsistentlifestyleinpractice.Becausestudent’slifestylesreflectonthe
reputationoftheschool,aswellasthehome,PBSwillnothesitatetoassertdisciplineinareas
whereastudentpracticesalifestyleorengagesinactivitiesantagonistictothepolicies,goals
andcharacteroftheSchool.Disciplinaryaction,includingdismissal/expulsion,maybetaken
bytheschoolregardlessofwheretheeventoccurs.Standardsofconductandcharacterextend
toallactivities,regardlessiftheyareschoolrelated.
DRESS CODE
ThepurposeofthedresscodeistoencouragestudentstodressasChristianladiesandgentlemen,
representingbothParkviewBaptistSchoolandChrist.Inaddition,uniformsareasafetyfactorfor
ourschoolsothatstrangerscannotcomeoncampusunnoticed.Theschooluniformistobeworn
asdesignedbythemanufacturer.Theprincipalordesigneeshallbethefinalinterpreterofthe
dresscode.Thelistoutlinesthearticleofclothingrequiredforattendance.Theseitemsmaybe
purchasedattheEagles’Nest,Inka’sS’coolwearorSchoolTime.
Werespectfullyaskparentstoassisttheschoolby:
 Purchasingonlyregulationapparel;
 Maintaininganadequatesupplyoflaundereduniforms;
 Insistingthatthestudentcometoschoolwiththerequiredapparel,includingraingear
duringinclementweather.
Ifastudent’sattiredoesnotcomplywiththispolicy,his/herparent/guardianmayberequestedto
bringregulationappareltoschoolorkeepthestudentathomeuntiltheviolationhasbeen
correctedandmeetsadministrativeapproval.Absencesduetodresscodeandhaircutviolations
areunexcused.
GeneralGuidelinesforAllDivisions
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TheDivisionHeadisthefinalinterpreteroftheuniformpolicy.
Allnon‐bandedshirtsmustbetuckedin.
Uniformshirts/blousesmustbewornunderthesweatshirt.
Hatsmaynotbewornduringtheschoolday.
Noblanketsallowedinschool.
AlldivisionsmaywearPBSSpiritShirtswithDailyUniformBottoms.
PantsandShortsshouldnotberolledup.
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Lanyards
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Allstudentsingrades5‐8willhaveintheirpossessionatalltimesanunalteredPBSIDona
lanyard.StudentsshouldbepreparedtoshowthisIDifrequestedtodoso.
Allstudentsgrades9‐12willdisplayanunalteredPBSIDonalanyardoutsidetheuniform
top.
Hair
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Hairstylesthatareextremeorattention‐seeking,suchasMohawksoroutlandishand/or
unnaturalhaircoloringarenotpermitted.
Boy’shairshouldbewell‐groomed,anditshouldnotbeexcessivelylong,(i.e.ingeneral
overthecollar,ears,oreyebrows.)
Theadministrationmayrequirethatastudentcuthishair.
Make‐Up
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Girlsingrade7andupmaywearappropriatemake‐up.
Jewelry
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Visiblebodypiercingandtattoosareprohibited.Jewelrymustbeappropriateandnot
excessive.Malesmaynotwearearrings.
Studentsmaynothavenoserings.
Studentsmaynothavetonguepiercings.
Studentsmaynotweargaugeearrings.
AllUniformsmustbepurchasedfromoneofourofficialuniformproviders–SchoolTime
orInka’s.
INKAS
11626SherwoodForestCt
225‐922‐9495
www.inkas‐uniforms.com
SCHOOLTIME
7745JeffersonHwy 225‐926‐5371
www.schooltimeuniforms.com
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EARLY CHILDHOOD TK & K and ELEMENTARY (1st-4th Grade)
*Uniform optional for PreK
DAILYUNIFORMTOPS
BOYSANDGIRLS
 WhiteorRedPolowith logo(longorshortsleeve,bandedornon‐banded)
 Maywearplainwhiteundershirt(longorshortsleeve,nowritingthatshowsthrough)
 WhiteOxfordShirtwith logo(longorshortsleeve)
GIRLS
 PlaidJumper(maywearbyitselforwithWhiteBlousewithPeterPanCollarand logo)
 Plaid“smock”dresswith logoonPeterPancollar
 Alljumpersandskirtsmustbenoshorterthan3”abovethekneestandingor5”abovethe
kneekneeling.
DAILYUNIFORMBOTTOMS
BOYSANDGIRLS:
 NavyShortsorPantspurchasedfromInka’sorSchooltime
 Allshortsmustbenoshorterthan3”abovethekneestandingor5”abovethekneekneeling.
 Allshortsandpantsmusthavethe logoonthem.
GIRLS
 PlaidShorts,SkirtorSkort(Straightorpleated)fromInka’sorSchoolTime
 Allshorts,skirtsandskortsmustbenoshorterthan3”abovethekneestandingor5”above
thekneekneeling.
SOCKS,SHOES,ACCESSORIES
BOYSANDGIRLS
 AnyTennisShoes
 Navy,WhiteorBlackSocks
GIRLS:NavyorBlackfootedtightsoranklelengthleggings
BOYS:Navy,blackorbrownbelt
OUTERWEAR
BOYSANDGIRLS
 Navy,Black,orRedPBSCrewneckEagle’sNestSweatshirt
 NoHoodiesinElementary
 Fleecewith Logo
 Anyjacketsoutside;nojacketsinsidethebuildings
 Sweatpantsunderjumpers/skirtsforECandElementaryonly
GIRLS:RedV‐NeckSweaterwithPBScrest(LongSleeveorSweaterVest)
BOYS:NavyV‐NeckVestwithPBScrest
NODRESSCHAPELFOREARLYCHILDHOODandELEMENTARY
ONFRIDAYSALLDIVISIONSmaywearPBSSpiritShirtswithDailyUniformBottoms
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Middle School (5th-8th) and High School (9 th-12th)
DAILYUNIFORMTOPS
BOYSANDGIRLS:
 WhiteorRedPolowith logo(longorshortsleeve,bandedornon‐banded)
 Maywearplainwhiteundershirt(longorshortsleeve,nowritingthatshowsthrough)
 WhiteOxfordShirtwith logo(longorshortsleeve)
 HIGHSCHOOL:VisibleLanyardandIDrequireddaily
DAILYUNIFORMBOTTOMS
BOYSANDGIRLS:
 NavyShortsorNavyPants(PurchasedfromInkasorSchooltime)
 Allshortsmustbenoshorterthan3”abovethekneestandingor5”abovethekneekneeling.
 Allshortsandpantsmusthavethe logoonthem.
BOYS:Mustwearabeltwithshortsandpants.
GIRLS‐(AllplaidmustbepurchasedfromInkasorSchoolTime)
 PlaidJumperwithorwithoutOxfordblouseunderneath
 PlaidShorts,PlaidSkirtorPlaidSkort(straightorpleated)
 Allshorts,skirts,jumpersandskortsmustbenoshorterthan3”abovethekneestandingor
5”abovethekneekneeling.
DRESSCHAPEL
(EVERYTUESDAYFORHIGHSCHOOL,EVERYTHURSDAYFORMIDDLESCHOOL)
GIRLS:
 WhiteOxfordShirt(LongorShortSleeve)with BOYS:
logo
 WhiteOxfordShirt(LongorShort
Sleeve)with logo
 PlaidJumper,SkirtorSkort(straightorpleated)
 NavyPants(PurchasedfromInkasor
 Allshorts,skirtsandskortsmustbenoshorter
Schooltime)withthe logoonthem.
than3”abovethekneestandingor5”abovethe
kneekneeling.
 TieorBowtierequiredforHighSchool
SHOES
only(PBStiesavailableforpurchasein
th
th
Eagle’sNest,notrequired)
 TennisShoes&Socksfor5 &6 Grade
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th
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Mustwearabeltwithshortsandpants.
 DressShoesfor7 ‐12 Grade(Girls½”or
lowerheel)
OUTERWEAR
BOYSANDGIRLS
GIRLS
 Navy,Black,orRedPBSCrewneck,Hoodieor
 RedV‐NeckSweaterwithPBSCrest
FleecepurchasedintheEagle’sNest
(LongSleeveorSweaterVest)
BOYS
 OfficialPBSteamjacketorsweatshirtinside
building
 NavyV‐NeckSweaterVestwithPBS
Crest
 Non‐PBSjacketsmaybewornoutsideonlyon
excessivelycoldorrainydays
SOCKS,SHOES,ACCESSORIES
BOYSANDGIRLS
 AnyTennisShoes(5th‐12th)orClosedToe/ClosedHeelNon‐DistractingShoe(7th‐12th)
 Navy,WhiteorBlackSocks
GIRLS:NavyorBlackfootedtightsoranklelengthleggings
BOYS:Mustwearabeltwithshortsandpants.
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Attendance
ATTENDANCEPOLICY
RegularattendanceisrequiredbyLouisianalawandisnecessaryforgoodscholarship.Allschooldayson
thecalendarareconsideredfulldaysunlessotherwisespecifiedthroughnotificationorspecial
events.Attendanceatschoolbecomesapermanentpartofthestudent’srecord.Webelievethat
regularattendanceinclassisessentialtothesuccessofastudent’sschoolexperience.
Theschoolpolicyconcerningstudentparticipationinextracurricularactivities(i.e.athletics,spirit
groups,choir,band,club,etc.)requiresattendanceinfourclassperiods(orinMiddleSchool,at
leastfourhours)onthedayofparticipation.Extenuatingcircumstancesmustbeapprovedbythe
divisionhead.
ABSENCES
ReportingBacktoSchoolafteranAbsence
Thereisnoseparateaccountingofexcusedorunexcusedabsencesforpurposeofdetermining
whetherastudenthasreachedthethresholdnumberoften(10)absencespersemester.Anyclass
missedcountsasanabsencewhichisaccumulatedoverthesemester.Thisincludes:doctor
appointments,illnesses,retreats(otherthanschool),andabsencesrequestedbyaparentwith
priornotificationtotheadministration.Ifastudentmissesaclass,foranyreason,thiscountsas
anabsence.Studentswillbeconsideredabsentfromanyclasstowhichtheyaremorethan15
minuteslate.
Studentsmayhavepre‐arrangedparentaldiscretionabsencesforanythingbesidesillnesses.
Studentsabsenttogettheirdriver’slicensemaybeexcusedONLYIFpre‐arranged.
Intheeventofanabsence,inordertoreceivecreditformissedworkandfortheabsencetobe
consideredmedicallyexcused,theexcusalnotemustbewrittenbyadoctorwhospecializesin
theappropriateareathatcorrespondstothestudent’sabsence.Thedoctormustbea
physicianwhoiscurrentlytreatingthestudentfortheillnessindicatedontheabsence.
AcceptableExcusedAbsences
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PersonalIllness:excusedbyadoctor’snoteand/orparent’snote.Pleasenotethat
studentsareallowedonlytwo(2)parenthandwrittennotespernineweeksforillnesses.
Quarantineinthehome;
Deathofanimmediatefamilymember;
Scheduledforadoctor’s/dentistappointment.Parentsshouldscheduleappointments
afterschoolhoursifpossible.Alldoctor,dentist,andparentnotesshouldbeturnedintothe
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officewithin24hours(oroneday)fromthetimethestudentreturnstoschooltochange
theabsencefromunexcusedtoexcused.
CLICKHERETOACCESSTHE2016‐2017ONLINEREQUESTFORPRE‐
APPROVEDABSENCE/ONLINEEXCUSEFORPREVIOUSABSENCE
Pre‐ArrangedAbsences
Apre‐arrangedabsencegivestheschooladvancenoticethatthestudentwillbeabsent.Forthese
absences,aparent/guardianmustsubmit,byfillingouttheabsencerequestformonlineonthe
“Parents”tabonthewebsite,arequestfortheabsencetotheDeanofStudentsorDivisionHeadin
thatdivision.
Studentswillbeallowedtwo(2)pre‐arrangeddayspersemesterinwhichtheabsencecanbe
excused(atotalof4daysperyear).Aminimumofthree(3)dayswrittennoticetotheDivision
Headisrequiredinorderfortheprearrangedabsencetobeexcused.
Aftertheabsenceisexcused,theofficewillnotifytheteacher(s)thatithasbeenapproved.The
studentthenmustarrangewithhis/herteachersforalltheassignmentstobemissedduringsuch
absence,andallmake‐upworkmustbecompletedwithinasmanydaysasthestudentwasabsent.
Workassignedbeforetheabsencewillbedueuponreturningtoschool.
MIDDLEandHIGHSCHOOLATTENDANCE
AttendanceCodes
 “P”=presentinclass
 “T”=unexcusedtardytoclass
 “ET”=excusedtardytoclass
 “A”=unexcusedabsence
 “EA”=excusedabsence
 “PA”=pre‐arrangedabsence
 “ME”=medicalexcusedabsence
 “SR”=schoolrelatedabsence(doesnotcountagainsttotalaccumulatedabsences)
 “CV”=collegevisit(JuniorsandSeniorsallowed3peryear,anddoesnotcountagainst
totalaccumulatedabsences)
 “ISS”=in‐schoolsuspension
 “S”=out‐of‐schoolsuspension
ExcessiveAbsences
Attendancewillbetakenduringeachclassperiod.Astudentmaybeinjeopardyoffailingaclassif
theyhavemorethan10absencespersemester(whichincludesexcusedorunexcusedabsences).
ThispolicyisinalignmentwiththeLouisianaBulletin741.Astudent,whohasaccumulatedmore
thanten(10)absencespersemesterduetoprolongedillnessorothersimilarlong‐termreasons,
willneedtohavemedicaldocumentationtosupporttheseabsences.Theseabsenceswillthenbe
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reviewedbytheDivisionHeadfordeterminingapproval.Anystudentthatexceeds10absencesin
anysemesterwillbereviewedbytheadministrationandconsequencesmayapply.
MakeUpWorkFollowinganAbsence
 Ifanabsenceortardyisunexcused,upto½creditwillberecordedforanymissedworkor
test.
 Astudentwhohasanabsenceshall,bytheendofthedaythestudentreturnstoschool,
makearrangementswithhis/herteacher(s)foranymake‐upwork.Itisthestudent’s
responsibilitytomakethesearrangements.
 Studentsshallbeallowedatleastthesamenumberofdaysformake‐upworkasthe
numberofdaysabsentunlesstheassignmentwasassignedpriortotheabsence.
 Ifastudentislatemakingupthework,theLateWorkPolicywillapply.
 Excessiveunexcusedabsencesmayprecludestudentsfrommake‐upwork.Excessive
wouldbemorethanten(10)absencespersemesterwithoutadoctor’snote.
LateWorkPolicy(MiddleSchool)
Ifastudentturnsinworklate,10%willbedeductedfromthegradeearnedperdayupto50%of
thegradeearned.Thisincludesmakingupworkortestsforanexcusedorapprovedabsence.
LateWorkPolicy(HighSchool)
TheLateWorkPolicywillbedeterminedbytheteacherand/ortheDepartmentChair,andwill
alsobedeterminedbythenatureoftheassignment(homework,projects,researchpapers,
etc.).Suchpenaltiescanincludeapercentagetakenofftheassignment,oranassignmentmaynot
beaccepted,etc.Thisincludesmakingupworkortestsforanexcusedorapprovedabsence.
CollegeVisitationDays(HighSchool)
Three(3)documentedcollegevisitationdayswillbeallowedforjuniorsandseniorsperschool
year.Studentsmustcompletemissedworkaccordingtothemake‐uppolicy.Documentationby
thecollegeadmissionsofficemustbesubmitteduponreturntoschool.Collegevisitsdonotcount
againstthetotalaccumulatedabsences.
AdministrativeReviewforExcessiveAbsences
Astudentwhohasten(10)ormoreabsencespersemestermaypresentdocumentationtothe
designatedDivisionHeadforwaiver.Theadministrativereviewofastudent’sabsenceswilloccur
underthefollowingcircumstances:
 Alicensedphysicianshalldocumentabsencesforextendedillnessesorhospitalizationwith
acertificationofillnessforthespecificdaysofabsence.
 Chronicillnessrequiresanannualverificationbyalicensedphysician.
ThedesignatedDivisionHeadshallreviewthedocumentation,renderadecision,andnotifythe
student,parent(s)andteacher(s).
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CheckingInandOut
Doctorordentalappointments,personalorfamilyillness,deathinthefamily,religiousholidays,
andpre‐arrangedabsencesareconsideredexcusedabsences;allothersareunexcused.Detailed
recordsforstudentswillbekeptintheofficeregardingsigninginandoutofschool.Studentstoo
youngtodrivewillNOTbereleasedtoanyoneotherthanthestudent’sparent(s)orlegalguardian
exceptwhenparentshavegivenpermissionforanotherpersontopickthestudentup.
Elementary
Elementaryparentsmustsignthecheckin/outformintheelementaryoffice/receptionistdesk
whencheckingchildrenin/outduringtheday.Astudentmaynotcheckoutafter2:45pm.
MiddleSchool
Middleschoolparentsmustsignthecheckin/outforminthemiddleschoolreceptionareawhen
checkingchildrenin/outduringtheday.MiddleSchoolstudentsmaynotcheckoutafter2:45pm.
Ifastudentchecksoutandreturnsthesameday,thestudentmustpresentadoctorordentist
excusefortheclassesmissedoraparentmustaccompanythestudenttothemiddleschooloffice
andmeetwiththeDeanofStudentsorDivisionHead.
HighSchool
Allstudentsarerequiredtocheckin/outthroughtheoffice.Studentswhoknowinadvancethat
theywillbecheckingoutofschoolearlyforadoctor/dentistappointment,shouldeitherbringa
signednotefromhomeortheparentcancalltheofficepersonnelstatingthereasonfortheearly
departure.
Ifastudentchecksinafter7:45amorchecksoutandreturnsthesameday,thestudentmust
presentadoctor/dentistexcusefortheclassesmissedandcheckinthroughtheofficeupon
arrival.
TRUANCY
Truancyisaviolationofstatelaw.Skippingschooleitherpartofthedayorallofthedayis
consideredtruancy.Nocreditwillbegrantedforworkmissedbecauseoftruancy.Additionally,
parentswillbenotified,anddisciplinaryactionwillbetaken.Truancymayresultinsuspensionor
dismissalfromParkviewBaptistSchool.
TARDINESS
Punctualityisamatterofprimaryimportanceintheeducationprocess.Students,whentardy,or
unprepared,disrupttheeducationalprocessandjeopardizetheirownacademicachievement.
Studentsmustbeintheclassroomwhenthetardybellringswiththenecessarymaterials.7th‐12th
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gradestudentsmustbeintheclassroomby7:30and5th/6thgradestudentsmustbeinthe
classroomby7:45.TheDirectorofEducationalOperations(underadvisementofDivisionHeads)
willdetermineexcusedtardinessbasedontrafficandweatherrelatedissues.
Elementary
Studentsareexpectedtobeintheirclassroomsandreadyfortheschooldayat8:00a.m.Inorder
tobeontime,studentsshouldbedroppedoffnolaterthan7:50a.m.Studentscomingintothe
buildingafter8:00a.m.mustbeaccompaniedbyaparenttosigninwiththereceptionist.Excused
tardieswillincludedoctor/dentalvisits,illnessandtrafficsituationsthatresultinalargenumber
ofstudentsbeinglate.Allothertardieswillbeconsideredunexcused.Intheeventofexcessive
tardies,anadministratorwillnotifytheparents.
Atardytoelementaryschoolwillbehandledinthefollowingmannerandtalliedperquarter:
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4thTardy‐‐$25fee
8thTardy‐‐$25fee
10thTardy‐‐$25feeandmeetingwithprincipal
MiddleSchool
Atardytoclass(ortoschoolifarrivingbetweenperiods)willbehandledinthefollowingmanner
andtalliedperquarter:
 3rdTardy–Detention
 4thTardy–Detention
 5thTardy–Workday(1hour)and$15fee
 6thTardy–Workday(2hours)and$20fee
 7th‐8thTardy–InSchoolSuspension
 9thTardy–OutofSchoolSuspensionandParentmustconferwithDeanofStudentsand/or
DivisionHead
 10thTardy–Suspension/Expulsion
Ifastudentchecksintoschoollate,withoutanote,thestudentwillreceiveanunexcusedabsence
fortheclassesmissedandatardytoschool.Twoparentalnotessubmittedonthewebsiteper
quarterwillbeaccepted.
HighSchool
Studentswhocheckinbetween7:30‐7:45amwithoutanexcusednotewillreceiveatardytofirst
hour.
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Studentswhocheckinafter7:45amwithoutanexcusednotewillreceiveanunexcusedabsence
forfirsthour.
For2nd‐7thperiods,astudentwillbeconsideredtardyduringthefirst15minutesofclass,and
absentafterthefirstfifteenminutes.
Atardytoclass(ortoschoolifarrivingbetweenperiods)willbehandledinthefollowingmanner
andtalliedperquarter:
TardytoSchool(withoutanote)
 3rdTardy–Detention(morningorafterschool)
 4thTardy–Detention(morningorafterschool)
 5thTardy–Workday(2hours)and$20fee
 6thTardy–Workday(4hours)and$30fee
 7th‐8thTardy–InSchoolSuspension
 9thTardy–OutofSchoolSuspensionandParentmustconferwithDeanofStudentsand/or
DivisionHead
 10thTardy–Suspension/Expulsion
BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES AND Disciplinary Process
Warnings
Studentsaregivenwarningswhentheydonotobeytherules.Theyarespokentowhentheyhave
violatedarule.Iftheinappropriatebehaviorcontinuesafterthewarning,thestudentwillbe
disciplinedappropriatelyandparentsmaybenotifiedifdeemednecessarybytheteacher.
MiddleSchool
DemeritSystem(Grades5‐8)
AdemeritsystemwillbeusedasaconsequencefornotfollowingtheELIWay(see
appendix).Demeritsareearnedforbeingdisrespectful,irresponsibleanddishonest.Afterschool
detentionwillbeearnedwiththeaccumulationof10demerits.(ex:12totaldemerits=1
detentionwith2demeritsearnedtowardthenextdetention)Whenastudentearns20demerits
theywillreceiveaonedayin‐schoolsuspension.Whenastudentearns30Demeritstheywill
receiveaonedayoutofschoolsuspensionandthestudentwillbeplacedondisciplinary
probation.Adisciplinaryprobationmeetingwillbeheldwiththestudent,parentsand
administration.
Teacherswillhavestudentssignademeritformandturnthemintotheofficeattheendofeach
day.Administrationwillenterthedemeritintothecomputerandemailtheparentandteacher.
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HighSchool
Eachteacherisresponsiblefortheirclassroommanagement.Ifbehaviorcontinues,teachermay
issueadisciplinereferral.
WHENASTUDENTRECEIVESADISCIPLINEREFERRALFROMATEACHERATANYTIME:
Level1:1‐2pointsperinfraction
ExamplesofLevel1infractions
 Classroomdistraction/disturbance,Disobedience,Talkinginclass/talkingoutofturn,Not
followingclassroompolicy,PDA,Inattentive/Off‐task/Unpreparedforclass,Sleepingin
class,Disrespectofotherstudents,Inappropriatelanguage,Dresscode(ID’s,hairlength,
facialhair,dresschapelattire,etc.),Unauthorizedpresenceinrestrictedareas
 InappropriateTechnologyUse
 Playinggames,surfingthewebduringclass
 Download,streamorlistentointernet‐basedmusicnotrequiredforschoolwork
whileoncampus,asthisslowsdownthenetworkforallusers
Level2:3‐5pointsperinfraction
ExamplesofLevel2infractions–willresultinpointsassessedandimmediateconsequence
1stOffense Detention
2ndOffense Workday
3rdOffense In‐schoolsuspension
 Disrespectofateacher/facultymember,Intimidation/bullying,Clinic/detention
violations,Lying,Destructionofproperty(intentional),Skippingclass/Leavingclass
withoutpermission,Profanity,InappropriateSocialMedia,Cheatingonhomeworkor
classroomassignments
 InappropriateTechnologyUse
 DisconnectfromPBSnetworkduringschoolhoursandconnecttoadifferent
networksystem.Studentsmaynotprovidetheirowninternetviaami‐fi,hotspotor
externalsource.
 Accessanyproxywebsites
 CopyPBSsoftware
 InstallunapprovedsoftwareonPBScomputers
 Sharingpasswordswithotherstudents
 Installationand/oruseofanyinternet‐basedfile‐sharingtoolisstrictlyprohibited.Illegal
sharingofcopyrightedmaterialisprohibited(likeBitTorrent,Limewire,Kazaa,Acquisition,
Frostwire,PirateBayandothers).
Level3:6‐9pointsperinfraction
ExamplesofLevel3infractions–willresultinpointsassessedandimmediateconsequence
1stOffense 4hourworkday
2ndOffense Disciplinewillbedeterminedbypointtotal
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

Tobaccouseanytime,Fighting,Continuedbullying/cyberbullying,Threateninganother
studentorteacher,Cheating/AcademicDishonestyonprojects,papers,tests,quizzes
InappropriateTechUse(majortechnologyinfraction)
 Create,send,accessordownloadmaterialthatisabusive,hateful,harassingor
sexuallyexplicit
 Accessingnetworkresourcesthatarenotpermittedforuse.Thisincludes
modifyingotherstudent’sfiles.
Level4:10ormorepointsperinfraction
1stOffense 2dayout‐of‐schoolsuspension
2ndOffense Reviewforpossibledismissal/expulsion
 Alcoholuseoncampus,SexualHarassment,Bringingaweapontoschool,Possessionor
involvementinpornography,CriminalActivity
 Note:Majoroffensesmayresultinimmediatedismissal/expulsion,regardlessifitisthe
firstorsecondoffense.
POINTLEVELSOFDISCIPLINEINTERVENTION–Persemester
Accumulationof5pointswillresultin
 Onedetention
Accumulationof10pointswillresultin
 Twodetentions
Accumulationof15pointswillresultin
 Fourhourworkday
Accumulationof20pointswillresultin
 OnedayInSchoolSuspension
 Meeting/conferencecallwithparent/guardianbyanadministrator
 StudentplacedonDisciplineProbationfortheremainderofthesemester
 RemovalfromLeadershippositions,removalfromovernighttrips
Accumulationof25pointswillresultin
 Oneout‐of‐schoolsuspension
 Parent/Guardianconferencewithadministrator
 RemovalfromLeadershippositions,removalfromovernighttrips,suspendedfromextra‐
curricularactivities.
Accumulationof30pointswillresultin
 Studentwillreceiveanout‐of‐schoolsuspension(#ofdaystobedetermined)and
administrationteamwillreviewthestatusofthestudentcontinuingatPBS
 MeetingwithPrincipalandDeanofStudents
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SPECIALNOTESTOPARENTSANDSTUDENTS
1. Eachsemesterallowsastudenttostartfreshwithacleanslatewithminoroffenses,
unlessthestudentisonBehaviorProbationfromtheprevioussemesterisstillineffect.
Priordisciplineeventswillstillbepostedandmaybeusedindeterminingfuture
judgments.
2. Theuseof“profanity”mayberegardedas“disrespect”.Thiswillbedeterminedbythe
teacherandtheDeanofStudents.
3. Itisimpossibletolistalltheminoroffenses.ThePBSAdministrationretainstheright
todeterminelevelsofoffenseonacasebycasebasis.
4. Notethatsomeinfractionsmayresultindemeritpointsandanimmediateconsequence.
5. Althoughthepointsystemisaccumulatedpersemester,ifastudentaccumulates45
totalpointsinaschoolyear,thestudent’sstatuswillbereviewedbyAdministration
alongwithameetingwiththePrincipalandDeanofStudents.
6. Anystudentreceiving3out‐of‐schoolsuspensionsduringtheschoolyearmaybein
jeopardyofbeingdismissedfromPBS.
DisciplinaryInterventionPlans
InterventionPlansareinvokedbytheadministrationwhenitbecomesapparentthatastudenthas
ormaybeheadedtowardaseriousproblem.Itgivesthestudenttheopportunitytocorrect
him/herdirectionandtoassumetheresponsibilitiesinvolvedinamorematureandappropriate
manner.
InterventionPlansmaybeputinplaceforthefollowingreasons:
A. Attitude:Arebelliousspiritwhichisunchangedafteraneffortbytheteachers,faculty,
administration,oracontinuednegativeoruncooperativeattitudeandnegativeinfluence
uponotherstudents.
B. Misconduct:Continueddeliberatedisobediencetoateacherorofschoolrulesandpolicy,
committingaseriousbreachofconductinoroutofschoolwhichhasanadverseeffect
uponthestudent’sorschools’Christiantestimony.
CellPhonePolicy
NoCellphones(includingbutnotlimitedtootherelectronicdevicesincludingsmartwatches)are
allowedatanytimeduringtheschoolday.Phonesshouldnotbeseen,heard,orinuse,andwillbe
confiscatedregardlessofowner.
 FirstOffense:Phonewillbeturnedintotheoffice.Thestudentwillhavethechoiceof
paying$25(studentcanreceivethephoneattheconclusionoftheschooldayfromthe
office)orhavingtheAdministrationholdthephonefor24hours.
 SecondOffense:Phoneturnedintotheoffice.Phonewillbeconfiscatedfor24hours.
Studentwillbefined$25.
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
ThirdOffenseormore:Phoneturnedintooffice.Parentmeeting.$25Fineand
Workday.Thestudentwillneedtoturninthephonetotheofficeeverymorning.
OtherBasicBehaviorRestrictions
 Studentsaretorespectteachersandfacultymembersatalltimesasrepresentativesof
God’sauthorityoncampus.Incidentsofdisrespectordefiancewillresultinschool
disciplinaryactions.Anythreateningbehavior,actofviolenceorthreatenedviolence
againstateacherorotherschoolpersonnelwillresultinimmediatedismissal.
 Studentsarenotallowedtogototheirvehiclesorhangoutintheparkinglotduringthe
schoolday,unlesstheyhavepermissionfromtheofficetoretrievesomethingfromtheir
vehicle.
 Chewinggumisnotallowedoncampus.
 Studentsarenotallowedinschoolbuildingsoroncampusafterhoursunlessaccompanied
byaschoolpersonnel.
 Thepublicshowingofphysicalaffectionisnotpermittedoncampusoratschoolevents.
 TherearetimeswhenPBSdependsupontheservicesofsubstituteteachers.Regular
disciplinaryrulesapplyforasubstitute;howeverconsequenceswillbemoresevere.
 Studentsinvolvedinextra‐curricularactivitiesmustbepresentinschoolforatleastfour
classperiods(formiddleschoolatleastfourhours).Studentswhohaveadoctor/dentist
appointmentonthedayofanevent/practicemustalsobeinattendanceatschoolforat
leastfourperiods.
Re‐occurringMinorOffenses:Studentswhocontinuetohavere‐occurringminoroffenseswill
besubjecttofurtherdisciplinaryactionandbeplacedonBehaviorProbation.
MAJOROFFENSES
1. Alcohol:Drinkingalcoholorundertheinfluenceatschoolorduringanyschoolfunctionmay
resultindismissal.Anystudentwhousesalcoholoffcampuswillbesubjecttodisciplinary
actionattheschool(including,butnotlimitedto,threedaysuspension,servicehours,
counseling).ThestudentwillbeplacedonBehaviorProbation.Anystudentthatprovides
alcoholonoroffcampusmaybesubjecttodismissal.PleaserefertoAlcoholUseand
Possessionsectionofthehandbook.Note:Asecondoffenseinvolvingalcoholonoroff
campuswillresultindismissal.
2. Drugs:Thesale,purchase,possession,consumption,etc.ofillegaldrugsatanytime(onoroff
campus)willresultinexpulsionandthenecessarynotificationofproperauthorities.All
studentsandemployeesaresubjecttorandomdrugtests.Seeproceduresfortestingforillegal
substances.
3. Tobacco:Theuseoftobacco,inanyform,atschoolorduringanyschoolfunctiononcampus
willresultinasuspension.Thisincludesvapingorsimilarinhalants.Thestudentwillbe
placedonBehaviorProbation.Repeatedoffenseswillresultindismissal.
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4. OtherSubstances:Anysyntheticinhalant,chemicalormind/moodalteringsubstanceornon‐
prescribedsubstance(includingbutnotlimitedtobathsaltsorothersubstances)arestrictly
prohibitedatschoolorduringanyschoolfunction(onoroffcampus).Anystudentusingor
haspossessionofthesesubstanceswillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionatschool(includinga
threedaysuspension,servicehours,andcounseling).ThestudentwillbeplacedonBehavior
Probation.Asecondoffenseinvolvingtheseproductswillresultindismissal.
5. Fighting:Studentswhoengageinfightingwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction(suspendedor
dismissal)andbeplacedonBehaviorProbation.
6. HarassmentorBullying:EverystudentatPBShastherighttohis/herowndignityand
individuality.Anystudentwhodevelopsabehavioralpatternofassaulting,harassing,bullying
ordemeaninganotherstudent(s),eitherverballyorbysocialmediameanswillbesubjectto
disciplinaryaction(placedonBehaviorProbation,suspendedordismissed).Racialinsults,
ethnicinsults,sexualinnuendosorprejudicialbehaviorwillnotbetolerated.
Oneoftheprimaryresponsibilitiesasaschoolinaccordancewithourschool’smissionisto
createandsustainasafecommunity,soallstudentcanfocusontheirworkanddotheirbest.
Inordertoachievethisgoalwemustacknowledgethatbullyingcanoccurwithinour
communityandthatitisharmfultoeveryoneinvolved(thevictim,perpetratorandbystanders
alike).
 Bothboysandgirlscanengageinbullyingbehavior.We,asacommunity,willnottolerate
anattitudeofthiskindofbehaviortoexcusecruelbehaviortooneanother.
 Bullyingcanbedirectorindirect,blatantorsubtle;anditinvolvesanimbalanceofpower,
repeatedactions,andintentionalbehavior.
 Bullyingisanybehaviorconsideredphysicalaggression,socialaggression,verbal
aggression,writtenaggression,intimidation,sexualharassment,orracial/ethnic
harassment.
 Bullyingcaninvolvecuttingsomeoneofffromessentialrelationships.Bullyingcaninclude
isolatingthevictimbymakingthemfeelrejectedbytheirpeersorthecommunity.
 Bullyingismaliciousgossipandrumorspreading.
 Bullyingoftenoccursoutsideofthephysicalschoolgroundsyettheseactionsstillimpact
thesafetyofourstudentsasiftheyhaveoccurredatschool.Anybullyingbehavior
demonstratedatschooloroutsideofschoolthatimpactsourschoolcommunitywillbe
addressedbytheschool.
7. Threats:AthreatisconsideredanassaultundertheLouisianaCriminalCodeR.S.14:36.PBS
maintainsano‐tolerancepolicytowardanykindofthreat(i.e.verbal,written,gesture,picture
orotherwise).Anystudentmakingsuchathreatwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction
(suspendedandplacedonBehaviorProbation)orimmediatelydismissed.Localauthorities
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willbecontactedandconsequencesdeterminedinameetingattendedbytheoffending
student,parents,schoolpersonnelandpoliceofficer.
8. Weapons:BringingorthreateningtobringaweapontoschoolisagainstPBSpolicyandis
alsoaviolationofstatelaw(La.RevisedStatuteTitle14‐95.2).Inadditiontoimmediate
suspensionorexpulsion,theoffendingstudentmaybesubjecttoconsequencesasmandated
bylaw.Beforetheoffendingstudentcanreturntoschool,thestudentmustbeassessedwitha
psychiatricevaluationinwhichthedocumentationstatesthestudentdoesnotposeariskto
selforothers.ThestudentwillbeplacedonBehaviorProbation. 9. AcademicDishonesty:Dishonesty,cheating,plagiarismonhomeworkassignments,test,
quizzes,papers,orotherclassroomassignmentswillresultinazeroontheassignment,aswell
asadisciplinaryconsequenceanddemeritpoints.Ifmorethanonestudentisinvolvedinthe
dishonesty,allstudentswillreceivetheconsequence.Ifastudentiscaughtwiththeircell
phonesduringatestorquiz,thestudentwillautomaticallyreceiveazerofortheassignment.
ThestudentwillbeplacedonBehaviorProbation.
10. Vandalism:Anystudentcaughtvandalizingtheschoolcampus,schoolproperty(including
schoolissuedlaptops)orintentionallydefacingschoolpropertywillbesubjecttodisciplinary
action,includingbutnotlimitedtosuspensionordismissal.Thestudentwillbeplacedon
BehaviorProbation.
11. Theft:Theftisaviolationoffundamentalcommandments.Incidentsoftheft,onceproven,
willresultindisciplinaryaction,includingbutnotlimitedtosuspensionordismissal.The
studentwillbeplacedonBehaviorProbation.
12. SkippingSchool:Studentsarenottoleaveclassorcampuswithoutpermissionfromthehigh
schooloffice.Parentalpermissionbyitselfwillnotbesufficient.Todosoexposestheschool
tounacceptableriskandcontributestopooracademicperformance.Anystudentleaving
campusduringtheschoolday,skippingschool,orleavingclasswithoutpermissionofthehigh
schoolofficewillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction(includingbutnotlimitedtosuspensionand
placedonBehaviorProbation).Repeatedincidentswillresultindismissal.
13. Truancy:Anystudentwhoisconsistentlyabsentfromschoolwithoutauthorizationwillbe
subjecttodisciplinaryactionincludingbutnotlimitedtosuspensionordismissal.
AstudentinvolvedinamajoroffensewillbesuspendedandplacedonBehaviorProbation,
orissubjecttodismissal/expulsion,atthediscretionoftheSchoolAdministration.An
individualinvolvedinrepeatedminoroffenseswillbeconsideredfordismissal/expulsion,
atthediscretionoftheSchoolAdministration.Theremaybeotherincidentsnotlistedthat
theAdministrationreservestherighttoconsideramajoroffense.
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ItisimpossibletoincludealldetailsofappropriateconductintheHandbook.Ingeneral,a
ParkviewBaptistSchoolstudentistoconducthim/herselfinaChrist‐likemanner.Whena
student’sbehaviorfallsoutsidetherealmofwhatisgenerallyexpected,appropriate
disciplinaryactionwillbeadministered.Itisourresponsibilitytoensurethatourstudents
liveandlearntogetherinacommunitythatisbuiltonrespect,caringandsupportforone
another.Anythingshortofthatcannotandwillnotbeaccepted.
Alcohol and Drug Use
POLICYFORTESTINGFORILLEGALSUBSTANCES
PBSreservestherighttorandomlydrugteststudentsthatattend.Thisarrangementisagreedto
uponenrollmentasastudent.
 StudentswillhavetheopportunitytoinformtheAdministration,priortotesting,if
theybelievetheywillhaveapositivetest.Ifthestudentconfidentiallyadmitsto
usingdrugspriortotesting,thestudentwillnotbetested.Theywillbeplacedon
BehaviorProbationfor90daysaswellasbeingprovidedanActionPlantohelp
guidethestudent.TheActionPlanwillincluderequiringthestudenttoseean
outsidecounselor,communityservice,etc.
ActionPlanforaPositiveDrugTest
 ThestudentwillbeplacedonBehaviorProbationfor90days.
 Thestudentwillbedrugtestedagainattheendofthe90dayprobationperiod.Asecond
positivetestattheendofthisperiodwillresultindismissal.Subsequentpositivetestsat
anytimeduringtheremainingtenureofastudentwillalsoresultindismissal.
 Studentscaughtcheatingonadrugtestwillresultindismissal.
DrugPossessionorUsageonCampus
 Thepossession/usageofdrugsoncampuswillresultinthefollowingactions:
o TheDeanofStudent’sofficewillimmediatelyinformtheSuperintendent,Principal
andparents.
o Parentswillbecontactedandinformedtocometoschoolimmediately.
o AsrequiredbyLouisianaStateLaw,lawenforcementwillbecontacted.Anyarrest
willbesolelydeterminedbytheinvestigatingofficerassigned.
o Thestudent(s)inpossessionand/orhavebeenproventohavehadpossessionofan
illegaldrugoncampuswillbedismissedfromschool.
o Thepossessionofdrugsandorusageofdrugsoffcampuswillresultinthestudent
receivingthesameconsequencesofapositivedrugtest.
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AlcoholUseandPossession Studentsinpossessionoforresponsibleforbringingalcoholoncampuswillbesubjectto
suspensionordismissalfromPBS.ItshouldbenotedthatthisappliestoallPBSsanctioned
eventssuchasHomecomingevents,Prom,athleticevents,extra‐curricularactivities,etc.A
studentinpossessionofalcoholonoroffcampuswillbeplacedonBehaviorProbation,student
willbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionincludingbutnotlimitedtosuspensionforuptothreedays.
Asecondoffenseinvolvingalcoholonoroffcampuswillresultinimmediatedismissal.
MiddleSchoolBehaviorConsequences
AFTERSCHOOLDETENTION
Detentionswillbeassignedtostudentswithregardingclassdisciplineissuesandminor
offenses.DetentionswillbeonTuesdayandThursday(3:00‐4:30).Tardytodetentionswillbe
consideredafailuretoattend.Failuretoattendwillresultinadditionaldayofdetentionontopof
thedetention(s)thestudentisserving.Missingdetentiontwicewillresultinworkday.
IN‐SCHOOLSUSPENSION
Schoolworkwillbecompletedduringthein‐schoolsuspension.
OUT‐OF‐SCHOOLSUSPENSION
Schoolworkmissedmustbemadeupontime,orthedaythestudentreturnstoschool.Students
willreceive10%offtheworkforthatday.
HighSchoolBehaviorConsequences
MORNINGDETENTION
Detentionswillassignedtostudentswithregardingclassdisciplineissuesandminoroffenses.
DetentionswillbeonWednesdayandFridaymornings(6:40am‐7:20am).Theywillbeworking
detentions(i.e.cleaningcampus,etc.).Tardytodetentionswillbeconsideredafailuretoattend.
Failuretoattendwillresultinadditionaldayofdetentionontopofthedetention(s)thestudentis
serving.Missingdetentiontwicewillresultinanin‐schoolsuspension.
SATURDAYWORKDAY
ASaturdayWorkdaymaybe2‐4hoursdependingontheinfraction.Therewillbeaworkdayfee
assessed.Anyworkdaymissedorlate,willreceiveanin‐schoolsuspension.
IN‐SCHOOLSUSPENSION
Anin‐schoolsuspensionisafullacademicdayinlength.Thestudentwillbeplacedintheschool
officesupervisedbyfacultyand/oradministratorfortheentireschoolday.Thestudentwillbe
allowedtoworkonassignmentsgivenoutthatdayandanyotherworkdeemedappropriatebyan
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administrator.Worknotcompletedwillreceivezerocredit.Studentswillreceive10%offthe
workthatisdueforthatday.Asuspendedstudentcanparticipateinextracurricularactivities
afterschool.
OUT‐OF‐SCHOOLSUSPENSION
Schoolworkmissedmustbemadeupontime,orthedaythestudentreturnstoschool.10%
takenoffofworkthatisduefortheday.
Cooperation with Law Enforcement
ParkviewBaptistSchoolcooperateswithlawenforcement.WhenlawenforcementcomesontheParkview
BaptistSchoolcampustheinitialpointofcontactistheDirectorofEducationalOperationswhowillthen
notifytheDivisionHeadorAssistant.
Ifastudentneedstobequestionedbylawenforcement,parents(guardians)willbenotifiedbyParkview
BaptistSchooladministrationaslongastheparent(guardian)isnotthesuspectoftheinvestigation.
QuestioningwillbedoneintheDirectorofEducationalOperationsoffice.
Theparent(guardian)isresponsiblefornotifyingParkviewBaptistSchoolofanychargesand/or
convictionsthatareclassifiedasamisdemeanororafelony.Aconvictionofafelonywillresultinexpulsion
fromParkviewBaptistSchool.
ParkviewBaptistSchoolwillfollowthedisciplinaryactionasdefinedintheParkviewBaptistSchool
handbookwhenastudentisconvictedofamisdemeanor.
AnyarrestedstudentmaynotreturntotheParkviewBaptistSchoolcampusuntil:
 Administrationmeetswiththestudent’sparents(guardians)
 AdministrationmeetswiththeParkviewBaptistSchoolSuperintendent
 Administrationmakesdecisionsonthecharges
ParkviewBaptistSchoolunderstandsthatthelawstatesthatyouareinnocentuntilprovenguilty.
However,duetothesafetyandwell‐beingofourstudentsatlarge,ParkviewBaptistSchoolmusttreatany
allegation,criminalornot,asserioustothemissionoftheschool.Disciplinemaybeadministeredonacase
bycasebasisuponinvestigationofallegations,regardlessofcharges,arrests,conviction,pleaagreementor
anyotherlegalprogress.
EXPULSION / DISMISSAL PROCESS
Ifastudentisrecommendedforexpulsion,theteacher/disciplinarianinchargemustturnthe
studentovertotheDivisionHeadwhomustfollowtheprocessoutlinedbelow.Itshouldbenoted
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thatalthoughthisprocessisconcise,eachincidentwillberesolvedonacase‐by‐casebasisinafair
andreasonablemanner.
 Thestudentmustbeinformedoftheinfraction(s),verballyorinwriting,andthestudent’s
parent(s)/legalguardianmustbecontactedwhilethestudentisstillintheadministrator’s
officeandnolaterthancloseofschoolonthatsameday;
 Thestudentandhisparent(s)/legalguardianmustbeinformedofthedegreeofdiscipline,
asrelatedtotheincidentandisnotedbelow;
 IftheappropriateDivisionHeaddeterminesthatmultipleminorinfractionshavebecome
significantenoughtowarrantexpulsionfromschool,orifamajorinfractionhasoccurred
whileoncampusorataschoolevent,thestudent’sparent(s)/legalguardianwillbecalled
toschoolforanimmediatemeetingwiththeDivisionHead.
 ThepurposeofthismeetingwillbefortheDivisionHeadtoinformtheparent(s)/legal
guardianofParkviewBaptistSchoolBoardPolicyregardingtheexpulsionprocessand
theirrighttoappealthedecisionoftheDivisionHead.
 Iftheparent(s)/legalguardianschoosetoappeal,theyshouldsetupameetingwiththe
Superintendenttodiscusstheircase.IftheSuperintendentagreeswiththefinaldecision
madebytheDivisionHead,theparent(s)/legalguardianshavetherighttoappealtothe
Superintendentinwritingwithinfifteen(15)daysoftheinfraction,wherein,the
SuperintendentwillrefertheappealtotheParkviewBaptistSchoolBoardPresident.Only
parent(s)/legalguardiansofthestudentmaysubmitthisletterand/orappealonbehalfof
thestudent.ThePBSSchoolBoardwilldetermineiftheBoardwillofficiallyhearthe
appeal.Correspondencewillthenbesenttotheparent(s)/legalguardianregardinga
meetingorafinaldecisionmadebythePBSBoard.Afterahearing,thePBSBoardwill
respondinwritingwithinseven(7)daystotheparent(s)/legalguardian.
 AnystudentexpelledfromParkviewBaptistSchoolwillbedirectedtothePBSBoardPolicy
withregardtothestepsforappeal,outlinedintheabovesection.Anystudentdismissed
fromParkviewBaptistSchoolfordisciplinaryreasonswillnotbepermittedtoattendany
schoolfunctionwithoutadministrativeapproval.
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