Elementary School Handbook - Ontario Christian Schools

iii. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic
performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment.
e. It is the student, employee’s and parent’s responsibility to:
i. Conduct himself or herself in a manner which contributes to a positive school environment;
ii. Avoid any activity that may be considered discriminatory, intimidating or harassing;
iii. Consider immediately informing anyone harassing him or her that the behavior is offensive and
unwelcome;
iv. Report all incidents of discrimination or harassment to the principals, if informed he or she is
perceived as engaging in discriminatory, intimidating, harassing or unwelcome conduct to
discontinue that conduct immediately.
f. Truthfulness: If a student lies during an investigation or enforcement process, this is considered a separate
offense and will result in a penalty. If a student reports his or her own violation of a policy to the school
administration, the administration can consider a reduction in the penalty normally given.
4. Students who use Internet blog services and websites such as Facebook, MySpace or Xanga or other forms of
social media (texting, smart phones, gaming consoles, etc.) are subject to school discipline if, in the opinion of the
school, the communication promotes behavior that is seriously immoral and/or illegal or that are opposed to the
philosophical, religious, or organizational standards of the school and that these communications or promotions
will negatively affect the school community. These will be reported to the school board.
H. Student Off-Campus Behavior
1. Purpose and Expectations
The school is interested in and responsible for promoting godly understanding, discernment, and life-style that are
consistent with the Kingdom of Christ. The school has obligations both to the individual student and to the school
community. The school is interested in both preventing problems as well as helping those who may need help in dealing
with problems.
Ontario Christian students take upon themselves the responsibility of defending and promoting the ideals of the school by
their actions and words both while at school and during out of school time. Participants are to behave at all times in a
manner consistent with that expected of a Christian and to conduct their lives so as to bring honor and respect upon
themselves and their school.
This policy is in force full-time for all students, both on and off campus, both during school hours and when school is not
in session.
In cases where there is a serious behavior which is considered illegal (excluding minor traffic or similar offenses) or
behavior which is opposed to the philosophical, religious, and organizational standards of the school that will negatively
affect the school community, the administration may take disciplinary action, even though the behavior was not at school
or at a school sponsored activity.
School Response: Voluntary disclosure of violation of this policy by the student and/or the parents genuinely seeking to
permanently correct this conduct will be dealt with on an individual basis by the administration. This is still considered an
offense and merits disciplinary action.
VII. Health and Safety
A. Emergency Information
Please notify the office immediately of any change of address, home, work or emergency phone numbers. This includes
the addresses and phone number of each parent, guardian, or emergency contact.
B. School Closing
In case of emergency school closing due to inclement weather, the school will contact both radio stations and TV stations.
Please check the school’s website for current information at http://www.ocschools.org/.
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