Parents > Discipline Procedures     Discipline at ECS is an act of love modeled on Christ’s dealing with his disciples, not as a punishment.  God loves us enough to discipline us (see Psalm 94:12, Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:6, Hebrews 10-11).  We who are placed in authority over children by God and parents follow the advice found in Proverbs 13:24 and Proverbs 23:23, realizing that we will be called into account for our discipline (Hebrews 13:7) and recognizing the importance of the task.  We expect students who attend ECS to follow the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37) to love God with all their heart and to love others as themselves. Specific Expectations for Students: To love and respect God and His creation. To study God’s Word and seek to apply His truth on their hearts by the working of the Holy Spirit. To be a peacemaker (Matt 5:9). Demonstrate honesty in school work. Teacher desks, file cabinets and storage cabinets are off limits to students unless specific instructions have been given to the contrary. Make the necessary repairs or replacements for breakage or damage of property of another student, teacher or those things that belong to the school. Leave and enter the building, and pass through the halls in a quiet and orderly manner. Keep you locker clean: do not leave leftover lunches in them. Do not bring radios, tape recorders, CD players, electronic games, cellular phones, laser pens or similar devices to school.   This includes any school-sponsored event unless specifically directed otherwise by the teacher or staff member in charge. Chewing of gum is not allowed on campus during the school day or during school activities. Possession and or use of tobacco, alcohol or controlled substances are not permitted on the school campus or at school functions. Everett Christian School has a closed campus policy which does not allow students to leave the campus or receive visitors during the school day. Student dress should be appropriate, neat, clean, and modest. The faculty and staff at Everett Christian School recognize and accept the responsibility to nurture and guide students not only in their learning but also in other behavior-related matters that impact learning and school life.  For this reason we seek: To structure classroom learning in such a way that teaches and provides opportunity to practice discipleship, To model responsive, responsible discipleship for children, To establish wise expectations and limits that encourage respect for God, his creation including other students, teachers, learning, time, property and equipment, To enforce these expectations consistently, and To deal with infractions of expectations and limits in ways that respect children, that allow them to reflect on what they have done and to participate in making remedy; that uses natural consequence when possible; that insures the safety of others and the integrity of the learning situation. Students Are Expected To Conduct Themselves In Such A Manner: That allows everyone the maximum opportunity to learn. That ensures the safety of all. That maintains school property, equipment, and personal belongings in good condition. That demonstrates respect for teachers, staff and fellow students.