How is misbehavior/discipline handled at the Village Campus?
We prefer to not use the word “discipline” when helping students learn from their mistakes. We use the term “student management” and the concept of “natural and progressive consequences” to help students recognize and realize the implications of mistakes and poor decisions. Knowing that modeling is one of the most powerful tools for learning, the faculty and staff at the Village Campus interact with students around disciplinary matters in a manner that enables them to retain their self-worth and dignity, while learning to take responsibility for their actions. We document all student behavior issues that qualify as “minor” or “major” incidents. Teasing, being disrespectful, out of dress code, tardiness, etc., are examples of minor incidents. Physical aggression of any sort, lying, cheating, stealing, or vandalism are considered major incidents. Repeated minor incidents can qualify as a “major” incident. All major incidents harbor the potential for a suspension from school. Lower School
