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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

CODE OF CONDUCT

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY, PLAGIARISM, AND CHEATING
BULLYING
COMMUNITY LANGUAGE
DRESS CODE
DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS
FIGHTING ON CAMPUS
PRIVATE PROPERTY/SCHOOL PROPERTY/VANDALISM
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION
RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
SWEARING/INAPPROPRIATE GESTURES
WEAPONS

TECHNOLOGY AT LIFEPLUS

ONE-TO-ONE COMPUTING PROGRAMS AND POLICIES
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN LIFEPLUS SCHOOLS

OTHER SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

BUS RULES
CHEWING GUM + FOOD/DRINKS
LIBRARY EXPECTATIONS
LOST AND FOUND
LOST OR DAMAGED BOOKS
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
PETS
LOCKER POLICY
TEXTBOOKS
VISITORS TO CAMPUS

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

ELEMENTARY DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
SECONDARY DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
CONSEQUENCES

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

LifePlus strives to teach students how to exhibit positive behavior and excellent character in all aspects of life, both at school and in the community. LifePlus has adopted the nine Qualities for Life that exhibit positive behavior and promote great character: connection, courage, curiosity, humility, purpose, discernment, service, persistence, and compassion. Each month students, teachers, and staff focus on the characteristics of the Qualities for Life. Exhibiting values and great character are reiterated in weekly assemblies, through interactions among peers and staff at school, in the classroom, and more.

To help students embrace great character, each month a student-of-the-month is chosen for going above and beyond in living out the character word daily or for making improvements in showing such character.

Additionally, across the campus for all age levels and divisions, our school has adopted the positive behavior trait of COURTESY in common areas of the school and in all classrooms.

At Chengdu International School we learn, we love, and we lead with COURTESY for myself, for others, and for my community.

In the hallways, we learn, we love, and we lead with COURTESY:

For myself: I am on time and prepared.
For others: I practice quiet movement.
For my community: I say, “Excuse Me,” “Please,” and “Thank you.”

In the cafeteria, we learn, we love, and we lead with COURTESY:

For myself: I choose a healthy and balanced meal.
For others: I embrace conversation and time together.
For my community: I leave a clean space.

In the restroom, we learn, we love, and we lead with COURTESY:

For myself: I practice good hygiene.
For others: I respect the privacy of others
For my community: I leave a clean area and conserve paper.

In the library, we learn, we love, and we lead with COURTESY:

For myself: I choose books appropriate for my age. I utilize technology for learning.
For others: I am quiet and respectful of my peers and adults.
For my community: I refrain from eating or drinking near books and technology.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Students are expected to demonstrate exemplary conduct at school, on the way to and from school, and at all school-related functions. After reviewing this handbook, students and parents are asked to sign the Code of Conduct to show they agree with these principles. A physical signature page will be sent home with students during the first week of school.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY, PLAGIARISM, AND CHEATING

Academic cheating includes lying, stealing, or copying another’s work, possession of tests or teacher materials prior to the assignment or test, doing work for someone else, and plagiarism, including the use of unapproved AI generated answers and material. Copying or doing part or all another student's homework is considered cheating. Cooperative efforts on assignments are allowed only with a teacher's direct permission. Cheating has profound consequences in a college or university setting. Students caught cheating at university can be expelled on the first offense. Additionally, when students cheat, they are not learning the material for themselves. LifePlus schools will investigate all occurrences of cheating and consequences will reflect the level of cheating and the student’s history with cheating. A student who helps another to cheat will also be investigated and, where appropriate, receive consequences.

BULLYING

LifePlus schools seek to provide a positive school culture where harassment and bullying is not acceptable. The school community will engage in respectful relationships with one another, creating a teaching and learning environment based on compassion and empathy for others, thus providing a safe and secure school.

At CDIS, bullying is defined as behavior that seeks to cause harm or intimidate another person. Bullying can be verbal, social, or physical. Bullying is said to have happened when it is:

• Purposeful: There is a calculated intent to harm another person in a physical or emotional way.

• Pervasive: The bullying action or words have continued over time or to multiple individuals.

• Persistent: The bullying action or words have been repeated and/or harassment has continued even after being asked to stop.

• Power Imbalance: There is a misuse of power, such as physical strength, age, access to information, or cultural connections.

Bullying behavior is not tolerated at CDIS and will be taken very seriously. Any instances of bullying, violence, intentional exclusion, harassment, and threatening of students will be treated with serious consequences; ultimately leading to expulsion if continued repeatedly. The staff at CDIS is committed to the school being a safe and healthy setting for each child. The following steps will be taken when bullying behavior is discovered.

1. CDIS will help anyone involved in bullying understand that it hurts others and will not be tolerated in any form.

2. Classroom teachers will address bullying when it becomes an issue, and if needed, the principal and other administration will provide additional support.

3. If bullying becomes an issue on a regular basis, the school will call parents in for a meeting to discuss an action plan. Consequences will be administered.

Bullying (including cyberbullying) that occurs outside the school grounds that has the potential to be a problem at school may be addressed by CDIS staff if it is a disruption to the school day or the individual student’s ability to feel safe and secure while at school. CDIS reserves the right to administer consequences for off-campus bullying to maintain a safe learning environment.

COMMUNITY LANGUAGE

Since students of many national and ethnic backgrounds attend LifePlus schools, students are expected to use a common language of English during the school day or at school activities. Exceptions include language classes, and speaking with adults of a different language, or when appropriate speaking to adults who are studying/learning Chinese.

DRESS CODE

Appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment. Students have the right to make individual choices from a wide range of clothing and grooming styles, but they must not present a health or safety hazard, or a distraction that interferes with the educational process. Clothing and personal adornment styles change frequently and any “dress code” which explicitly defines acceptable school wear quickly becomes outdated. Therefore, LifePlus schools have utilized the following general guidelines to make case-by-case judgments regarding appropriateness of school attire.

Clothing should be comfortable, safe, and well-suited to the activity. This includes athletic shoes required for physical education classes.
Clothing and hair should be clean and well-managed.
Undergarments are not visible.
No disruptive clothing, inappropriate slogans, or illustrations, including drug and alcohol references.
Hats may not be worn inside school buildings.

UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS

Students are expected to wear uniform CDIS-branded polo-style shirts from arrival to departure from school excluding participation in middle and high school PE and athletics or on-campus special occasions. The CDIS uniform expectation is extended to all students, from Foundations through 12th grade.

Pants, shorts, and skirts should be solid black, grey, or khaki in color. Writing, designs, or logos on pants must be smaller than the school “ID” card sized rectangle. Students shall pair uniform shirts with pants, shorts or skirts for girls that are intact (without rips, tears, or frays), fit well (are not excessively tight or loose), and are longer than his/her midthigh when sitting. Leggings are not considered pants and may only be worn with pants, shorts or skirts for girls that meet length requirements. Students shall wear safe footwear appropriate for recess, PE, and field trips and other activities/ classes as appropriate.

Students may wear long-sleeve undershirts under their uniform shirts for warmth. Uniform long-sleeved polo shirts, uniform jackets, and uniform sweatshirts are to be worn as outerwear. Personal jackets (open front) or cardigans (open front sweater) may only be worn in school buildings if they are solid black. Personal hoodies, sweatshirts, or pull-over sweaters may not be worn over approved uniform attire even if they are black and are considered out of dress code. Personal coats may be worn outside in colder weather.

A progressive plan of improvement will be followed for those that are not in uniform:

At the first and second offense, the student will be provided with an alternative school shirt to wear for the school. A note will be sent home to the parents from the divisional principal as a warning. Students should launder the shirt and return it to the school clean after use.
At the third offense, the student will be provided with an alternative school shirt to wear for the school. The student will receive a lunch or recess detention. A note will be sent home to the parents as a final warning. Students should launder the shirt and return it to the school clean after use.

At the fourth offense, the student will be provided an alternative school shirt to wear for the school. The student will receive a lunch or recess detention. The parents will be asked to meet with the divisional principal in a conference. Students should launder the shirt and return it to the school clean after use.

UNIFORM EXCEPTIONS

On select days, CDIS will celebrate school pride with a Panda Spirit Day. On Panda Spirit Day, students may wear their approved uniform attire, school store or athletic purchased attire with blue jeans that are considered intact (without rips, tears, or frays) and that fit well (not excessively tight or loose). Students may also choose to wear the Panda Onesie and/or Panda shirts and clothing on this day to show their school pride.

On select days of the year special events may allow students to wear clothing other than the school uniform. These days will be communicated in advance to students and parents.

PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS

All newly enrolled students will be supplied two short-sleeved polo shirts from CDIS free of charge. Short-sleeve and long-sleeved polos, available in CDIS Red or Grey, sweatshirts, jackets, and hoodies will be available through order form to all families as part of the uniform purchase during the re-enrollment period or throughout the school year directly through the K12 website https://www.k12org.com/vendors/cdis. Pants, shorts, and/or skirts in black, grey or khaki are to be purchased by the family and will not be provided by the school.

Purchase of accompanying school spirit wear from the school store, StuCo, or the athletics department may be worn on Panda Spirt Day with blue jeans.

DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS

Use, abuse, or possession of unauthorized tobacco, vaping devices, alcohol, drugs, narcotics, or other dangerous substances of any kind is considered a serious offense, whether on campus or at a school sponsored event.

FIGHTING ON CAMPUS

Students who participate in physical or verbal altercations either on school grounds or at a school function are subject to disciplinary actions. Involved parties will be questioned, and upon review of the incident, appropriate consequences will be implemented. Any student who aggressively hits or slaps another student will be removed from classes for a one-day suspension. The administration reserves the right to determine the final consequences for all parties involved.

PRIVATE PROPERTY/SCHOOL PROPERTY/VANDALISM

Vandalism is the intentional destruction or defacing of others’ property. Students are expected to respect the property of others, including school property. Students must fully reimburse the replacement cost of damaged property whether it was damaged intentionally or not.

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION

Because many cultures coexist at LifePlus, it is important for students to demonstrate behavior regarding interpersonal relationships that is acceptable to people of various ethnic and religious backgrounds and beliefs. Even though genuine feelings of affection may exist between students, public displays of romantic affection on campus, on school transportation, and at school-sponsored activities are not acceptable.

RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY

Students are expected to recognize the authority of the entire staff and show proper respect to all school personnel. Students showing flagrant disrespect to any of the school staff will receive detention and parents will be notified. Subsequent offenses may result in a suspension from school, or expulsion.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

Sexual misconduct is considered a serious offense and may result in suspension or expulsion from school. Sexual misconduct is defined as any harassment of another student, engagement in any sexual activity at school or school events.

SWEARING/INAPPROPRIATE GESTURES

Students are expected to address each other and faculty/staff in a respectful way. Any form of swearing or inappropriate gesturing is not acceptable.

WEAPONS

Students may not bring guns, swords, knives (including pocketknives, razor blades, box cutters, or other items that could constitute a weapon) onto the school grounds; nor may they have weapons in their possession at any school activity. Toy versions of weapons are also not allowed on campus. Students who bring weapons to school will be subject to the school discipline policy.

TECHNOLOGY AT LIFEPLUS

It is the goal of Chengdu International School that students become people of integrity, wisdom, stewardship, and accountability in their use of technology.

Integrity: Doing what is right even when no one else is watching.
Wisdom: Applying truth in daily decision-making.
Stewardship: Making the best use of our time, our minds, our education, and our computers.
Accountability: Giving and receiving help to become people of integrity, wisdom, and stewardship.

Personal Electronic Devices

In an effort to provide a proper academic environment, the use of personal electronic devices such as smart-watches, tablets, phones, gaming devices, and the like is not permitted during school hours. Students are expected to exercise their privilege to use digital resources in a manner consistent with the mission of the school, existing school policies, the policies of our internet service providers, and all Chinese national and local laws. Any activity that is unethical, illegal, disruptive, offensive, or mischievous is inappropriate. The student is ultimately responsible for his/her conduct and will be held accountable for his/her actions while using any facet of the technological system.

Middle and high school students only are permitted to possess cellphones and other electronic devices while on school property and during school functions, but such devices should be turned off and stored in the bookbag throughout class hours. Students should not use their devices to contact their parents during the school day but should instead utilize the secondary office phone that is available to them. Parents should also refrain from contacting their students through their devices and should send any necessary messages through the secondary office. Computers may not be used for gaming or streaming of video content on school property.

These devices may only be utilized during class time as part of the instructional process as directed by staff members. Cellphones may also be used to pay in the café or as personal music devices in the Panda Study Center or other classrooms during study halls and/or on buses before and after school. As a result, students should only be wearing headphones during study hall times while in the study hall area.

A phone in hand is considered to be a phone in use. Students who violate this policy shall be subject to appropriate actions. Refusal to surrender a device to a staff member will result in automatic detention.

1st offense – Warning and confiscation of the Students may pick up the device at the Secondary office at the end of the school day.
2nd offense – Detention and confiscation of the device. A parent/ guardian may come to school to pick up all confiscated electronic devices after 3pm.

ONE-TO-ONE COMPUTING PROGRAM & POLICIES

High school students are required to purchase and bring their own device for schoolwork.

HS students in Algebra 2 or above must have their own graphing calculator without internet access. We recommend Texas Instruments (TI-83 or higher) as teachers will model with those brand calculators. However, any calculator capable of graphing is acceptable as long as it does not have internet access.

Acceptable Use Policy for Technology in LifePlus Schools

PURPOSE

The school provides computer resources to enhance the educational experiences of students. Students are expected to exercise their privilege to use these resources in a manner consistent with the mission of the school, existing school policies, the policies of our internet service providers, as well as all national and local laws. Any activity that is unethical, illegal, disruptive, offensive, or mischievous is inappropriate. Individual students are ultimately responsible for their conduct on the system and will be held accountable for their actions while using any facet of the computer system at school.

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

Technology resources and information systems covered under this document include but is not limited to all hardware (computers, mobile devices, cameras, TVs, projectors, microphones, sound systems, local hard drives, networking devices, physical infrastructure, etc.) and all software (user accounts, programs, applications, cloud-based systems, files, data, etc.) used at LifePlus schools or sponsored events regardless of whether such technology resources are personal or LifePlus owned. As such, technology resources and information systems are subject to confiscation and investigation by authorized personnel without notice or permission, to maintain compliance with this acceptable computer use policy. Privacy of information stored on school property should not be expected. Student owned computers used at Chengdu International School are the responsibility of the student. Chengdu International School is not responsible for any damage or theft that may occur.

USERNAME AND PASSWORD

All students are issued a username and a password. Network activity is tracked by username; therefore, this information must be kept private and confidential. Any violation of this Acceptable Computer Use Policy attributed to a student’s username will result in disciplinary action being taken against that student.

PROHIBITIONS

The presence of food or drink in the vicinity of computers or computer-related equipment is forbidden.
Students are prohibited from doing the following on school computer equipment.
Damaging, changing, or tampering with any part of the school’s computer system, hardware, or software.
Copying copyrighted software without permission from the appropriate entities.
Using, altering, creating, or distributing a password not specifically issued to the student.
Adding, deleting, or altering files or installing programs without the technology department’s permission.
Engaging in non-academic uses of the computer system, such as game-playing and streaming entertainment.
Accessing or storing illegal or explicit material, or material that is potentially harmful to the user, the computer system, or others.
Using the internet or email to solicit or conspire about illegal activities.
Making harassing, threatening, prejudicial, or discriminatory statements over the computer system.
Accessing, storing, transmitting, or distributing offensive, indecent, obscene, or pornographic materials in any form.
Storing, transmitting, or distributing protected material without the written consent of the holder of the protection rights.
Circumventing, or attempting to circumvent, the security measures on any school computer.
Using the computer system or the internet for commercial gain, political purposes, or to advocate violence or discrimination.
Using a VPN other than the school-provided “always-on tunnel.”
Using BitTorrent software, P2P or other software that use the school network to share files.

PROCEDURES FOR ALLEGED VIOLATIONS

Students or faculty members who have discovered a possible violation of the Acceptable Computer Use Policy should report it promptly to the divisional principal. The alleged violator will be referred to the proper authority for investigation. Disciplinary actions may include but are not limited to:

Re-imaging the device immediately
Student loss of administrative rights
Computer Use privileges restricted to 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Computer Use privileges suspended completely
Parent meeting
Installation of additional filtering and monitoring software
Suspension from school
Recommendation for expulsion from school

LIMITATION OF SCHOOL LIABILITY

Chengdu International School is not responsible for a student’s exposure to inappropriate or unacceptable material and cannot guarantee the accuracy or quality of any information found on the internet. The school is not responsible for damages that may occur from interruption of service or loss of data, or financial obligations resulting from unauthorized or improper use of the network or the internet.

ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Users must log off any computer they are using before leaving the area. If a user is concerned that their password is no longer secure, they can visit the IT office and request a new password.

Before using the computers at Chengdu International School, users must sign a statement as evidence that the student has read, understands, and intends to comply with these policies and all other related policies.

OTHER SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

BUS RULES

Students are expected to:

Wait for the bus to come to them and do not run after the bus.
Allow others in front to get off the bus first.
Keep hands and feet to themselves and keep all body parts inside the bus.
Put backpacks and school bags on their laps or on the floor between their feet.
Keep the bus clean and not damage any part of the bus.
Refrain from eating or drinking on the bus, except drinking water.
Get on the bus immediately after school.
Talk quietly and kindly, and only to the people nearby.
Wear seatbelts.
Stay seated until it is time to get off.
Exit the bus quickly without running.
Be respectful and obey the bus monitor.

CHEWING GUM + FOOD/DRINKS

Because discarded chewing gum causes serious maintenance problems, students are not allowed to chew gum during school hours, on buses, or on school property.

Students are required to eat lunch in the cafeteria unless they have a lunch meeting with a teacher. Students are not to take food or drink to classrooms or to the library, except under the supervision of a teacher. Students should bring a water bottle with a secure top to school, which they can drink from during class, recess, and PE classes.

LIBRARY EXPECTATIONS

Library hours are from 8:00 am - 4:25 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Students will use their fingerprint ID for checking out books and resources from the library.

OVERDUE BOOKS AND FINES

If a student has an overdue book or an unpaid fine, they will not be able to check out another book until the overdue book is returned or the fine is paid. For each day a book is overdue the fine is 0.5 RMB. If the book is overdue more than 30 days, it is considered lost, and the student must pay for the book. Lost books will be paid for by the student at the present value + 40% for shipping and customs to replace them. Failure to pay library fines and/or replacement of lost books will result in holding of school records. Overdue book notices will be given to students as reminders when books are overdue. Please return overdue books as soon as possible after receiving notice.

PHOTOCOPIES

The photocopy machine in the library may be used for personal or school use. However, the student should ask for permission from the librarian first. For personal copies, the cost of one black-and-white A4 copy is .5 RMB, and payment must be made at the time of service.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference books (encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.) may not be removed from the library. If a student needs to use a reference book, they should make time in their schedule to come to the library to use these books.

LOST AND FOUND

Any items found unattended around school or on the bus are put in the designated 'lost and found' area. Students who lose an item should check that area to see if it has been found, and students who find a missing item should notify a school staff person. Please label any items that are brought to school such as lunch boxes, cups, coats/jackets, and shoes. Periodically and with advance notice, the lost and found area will be cleaned out, and unclaimed items will be donated to charity.

LOST OR DAMAGED BOOKS

Students are responsible for the books and textbooks checked out under their names. It is very important for students to keep track of books, especially textbooks that they have checked out. If a book or textbook becomes lost or damaged, it is the responsibility of the student who originally checked it out to replace it. Report cards, transcripts, and diplomas will be withheld until all checked out books are returned, or all the damage/replacement fees are paid.

PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

To provide a proper academic environment, the use of personal electronic devices such as tablets, phones, gaming devices, and the like is not permitted during school hours. Students are expected to exercise their privilege to use digital resources in a manner consistent with the mission of the school, existing school policies, the policies of our internet service providers, and all Chinese national and local laws. Any activity that is unethical, illegal, disruptive, offensive, or mischievous is inappropriate. The student is ultimately responsible for his/her conduct and will be held accountable for his/her actions while using any facet of the technological system.

Students are permitted to possess cellphones and other electronic devices while on school property and during school functions. However, students should not use these devices to during the school day. If the need arises for a student to contact a parent or guardian, they should instead utilize the secondary office phone that is available to them. Parents should also refrain from contacting their students through their devices and should send any necessary messages through the secondary office. Computers should only be used for school-related assignments and not for personal entertainment such as gaming and streamlining of video content.

Personal devices may only be used during class as part of the instructional process as directed by staff members. Use of cellphones as personal music devices may be approved in key locations of the school at the discretion of the teacher. As a rule, students should only be wearing headphones and/or earbuds during online coursework in study hall or when approved at the discretion of the teacher.

A phone in hand is considered a phone in use. Students who violate this policy shall be subject to appropriate actions.

1st offense – Warning and confiscation of the device. Students may pick up the device at the Secondary office at the end of the school day.
2nd offense – Detention and confiscation of the device. A parent/guardian may come to school to pick up all confiscated electronic devices after 3pm.
Refusal to surrender a device to a staff member will result in automatic detention.

PETS

Students may not bring pets to school without special permission.

SECONDARY LOCKER POLICY

Each secondary student is assigned a locker. Students are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and order of their lockers. They may decorate the insides of their lockers (put up photographs, etc.), but all decorations MUST be removed at the end of the school year. Lockers are to be kept locked during the school day and all nights and weekends. Lockers are considered the property of the school and may be inspected at any time. Food items should not be left in lockers over weekends or holidays. Students found opening another students’ locker will be disciplined. Chengdu International School is not responsible for any valuables missing from lockers.

TEXTBOOKS

The school provides physical textbooks for some courses. Students must take all measures to ensure that the books are not damaged beyond ordinary wear. Textbooks that are checked out for students for the school year should be covered with an additional paper, plastic, or cloth cover to help protect against wear and tear. Students will be assessed fines, which are set by the textbook manager, if books are damaged or missing. Secondary textbooks that are found not stored inside a book bag or locker will be collected.

Students are responsible for the books and textbooks checked out under their names. It is very important for students to keep track of books, especially textbooks that they have checked out. If a book or textbook becomes lost or damaged, it is the responsibility of the student who originally checked it out to replace it. Report cards, transcripts, and diplomas will be withheld until all checked out books are returned, or all the damage/replacement fees are paid.

VISITORS TO CAMPUS

Parents and visitors to the school must check in and out at reception and receive a visitor ID that they must wear while on campus. Upon arrival at the school gate all visitors must register with their name and identification and any other requested information. Visitors must check-out at the reception area upon leaving and return the visitor ID badge.

Parent volunteers and helpers in the classroom must be approved in advance and assigned to classrooms by the responsible principal or designee. Volunteers should be caring, dependable and effective with children and willing to work cooperatively with teachers and under the direct supervision of the teacher. Any individual having contact with students must complete all child safety training and CDIS volunteer training to be approved to work with students and in the school setting.

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

ELEMENTARY DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

Each classroom has a basic set of rules and procedures that is age-appropriate and encourages a healthy learning environment. Classroom teachers also have specific classroom management tools for the purpose of rewards and consequences for students.

ECC and elementary teachers utilize Class Dojo as part of their elementary classroom management practices. Students set weekly behavioral goals and are rewarded with points for making good choices and exhibiting positive character. Students may lose points for making poor choices. Parents may view their students progress on the Dojo app and are encouraged to speak with their children about their behavior and ways they can continue to develop positive character education.

Parents are asked to read the classroom behavior expectations sent home from the classroom teacher at the beginning of the school year. Classroom and school rules and procedures are designed to reinforce good character traits. Repeated classroom disruption will result in a progressive discipline plan. After being addressed in the classroom by the teacher, principals may be involved. The principals will be involved with all suspected bullying or behaviors considered to show extreme disrespect or physical harm to others.

SECONDARY DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

At the core of any disciplinary action taken at Chengdu International School is the Code of Conduct. All infringements of the code of conduct will be placed in one of three categories:

Minor offenses - Offenses in this category will result in an immediate detention or other appropriate consequence. These include, but are not limited to the following:

Dress code violations
Negative interactions and unwanted classroom behavior
Repeated failure to follow directions
Consistently not using the community language

Major offenses - Offenses in this category will result in consequences determined by the administration and applied according to the seriousness of the offense.

Disrespect
Bullying
Cheating
Truancy
Inappropriate public displays of affection

Serious offenses - Offenses in this category will result in an immediate suspension and a behavior contract. These include, but are not limited to the following:

Fighting (any form of physical violence)
Falsifying parents’ signatures on school documents
Use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs
Vandalism

CONSEQUENCES

WARNING

Verbal or written messages to remind the students of positive behavior expectations.

DETENTION

Detentions and/or work details are sometimes assigned as disciplinary consequences for secondary students. Students are expected to be present for all detentions/work details they are assigned. These take priority over all other activities. If a student misses a detention without prior arrangement, he or she will serve a one-day, internal suspension.

SUSPENSION (temporary exclusion from school)

During an in-school suspension, the student must stay in the designated room for the duration of the school day and work will be given to him/her. Any missed assessments or other work missing must be made up and it is the responsibility of the student. Students may lose access to electronic devices such as phones or media players for part or all an in-school suspension. For an out-of-school suspension, the student is not allowed to come to school for the day and will receive a zero for any missed work.

EXPULSION (permanent exclusion from school)

Expulsion from the school requires Head of School advisement. One purpose of expulsion is to help students make necessary changes in their lives. The school is very willing to assist students in the process of repentance and restoration. Students who show a significant change in behavior will be given the opportunity later to return to school.

The school reserves the right to expel any student who has received more than two suspensions in a school year or anyone who poses any threat to other students. If a student does not show remorse for what they have done and repeats the serious offense, they may be expelled from school.