This code will be signed by all ECWPA members ages 12 and up.

Note that Woodshop has its own Code and Disciplinary Action in addition to this one.

Students are expected to:

1. Speak respectfully to all adults and other students.

   1. This includes using appropriate language in topic and vocabulary.

2. Cheerful, prompt obedience with a cooperative attitude to the instruction of the teacher

3. Thoughtful behavior in class includes, but is not limited to, turning in homework on time, speaking only when called upon by the teacher, participating in class, and in general- doing your best.

4. Activities in class are to be confined to class content.

5. Treat building and property respectfully.

   1. Any adult from ECWPA or FUMC may tell you to stop doing something that may damage the property and you must stop immediately.  If you feel the adult in question is in error, please go directly to your parent/adult in charge or the Executive Director who will assist you.

   2. Clean up after yourself, especially outside and at lunch.

6. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

7. Walk when inside the building.

8. No eating or drinking (except water) in the lounge.

9. Electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets, smart watches are not to be used during class time.  If there is a reason you need access, please have your parent communicate that to the Executive Director and teacher.

10. Respect all the rules of the woodshop, even if you are not in woodshop class.  

11. Be modest in speech, dress, and conduct.

12. Romantic relationships become more common as students get older, however ECWPA is not the time and place for public displays of affection.  We want to respect the varying opinions and beliefs surrounding relationships and encourage this to be handled at the family level, not at ECWPA. 

Class Discipline Policy

• 1st Offense:  Teacher will speak to student about their behavior.  

• 2nd Offense: Teacher will make a disciplinary report to be sent home and signed by parents and student.  Teacher will also contact the parent directly.  

• 3rd Offense:  Teacher and Leadership will meet with student and/or parents to make a plan to help correct inappropriate behavior.  This plan will be written and signed by parent, student, teacher, and a member of leadership.

• 4th Offense:   Student will be suspended from class for a week.

• 5th Offense:   Student will be permanently expelled from class.  Family is still required to meet any and all financial obligations.  Teacher may refuse them registration in any future classes.

• 6th Offense:   Student will be suspended from ECWPA for the remainder of the semester and may only return with the approval of the ECWPA Board.

Outside of Class Discipline Policy

• 1st Offense: Adult seeing inappropriate behavior will speak to the student.  Adult will also make every attempt to speak to the student’s parent(s).  Adult will also notify leadership.  

• 2nd Offense:  If another ECWPA or FUMC member witnesses the same behavior, Leadership will take a disciplinary measure appropriate to the action.  Example of this include (but are not limited to):

  • Having to sit with a member of leadership in the hallway

  • Loss of outdoor privileges.

  • Having to stay with parent/adult in charge between classes.

  • Being given a task or job to do to make amends.

• 2nd Offense:  If the same person is making accusations against a student, and the student is denying the allegations, every attempt will be made to find a corroborating witness.  If the situation is unclear, the adult will be asked to make sure they aren’t alone with the student in question and parents will be asked to closely monitor or remove child from the situation where theallegation occurred.

• 3rd Offense:  Student must stay with a parent or teacher at all times. Parent will escort student to and from classes and chaperone them at lunch as well as before/ after classes.  The parent may also choose to keep their child with them as they go about their own responsibilities.  

• 4th Offense:   One week suspension to include the remainder of the day as well as the following week.

• 5th Offense:  Student will be expelled for the remainder of the semester and may only return with the approval of the ECWPA Board.