Student Conduct Expectations
- Obeys promptly. (Hebrews 13:17) "Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account." It is expected that children will obey immediately without reminder. Children should have a respectful attitude and make attentive eye contact with the person giving directions.
- Obeys cheerfully. (I Thessalonians 5:18) "…in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." It is expected that children will obey with a thankful attitude. Grumbling, grimacing expressions, sighing, and non-verbal complaining will be addressed.
- Exercises diligence in work. (Ephesians 6:6,7) "[obey] not with eye service, as men pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men," It is expected that children will be hard workers. Their work should give evidence of neatness, precision, and strong effort. They should be focused on, attending to, and engaged in the task given. Assignments should be completed.
- Displays consideration, kindness, and compassion. (Ephesians 4:29, 32) " Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." It is expected that children will treat everyone with kindness in action and in speech. Harsh words and harmful behavior will be addressed.
- Speaks with honesty and edification. (Ephesians 4:25) "Therefore, putting away lying, 'Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,' for we are members of one another." It is expected that children will speak honestly without rationalization and excuse. Gossip, slander, and "tattle tales" will be addressed.
- Exercises self-control. (Proverbs 25:28) "Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls." It is expected that children will control their tongues and actions. Children will be encouraged to speak at appropriate times and to control their bodies.
- Displays order. (I Corinthians 14:40) "Let all things be done decently and in order." It is expected that the children will take an active part in maintaining their personal belongings and the school's appearance.
