Disciplinary Policy

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

Although typically this verse has been applied to parents training up their children, we at Right Paths, Inc. are in a supportive role to the parents in this matter. Therefore, our disciplinary policies are in accordance with Scripture and understanding the parent as the primary disciplinarian. Parents will become involved in the disciplinary process as noted below.

NOTE: Exceptions to this policy will be anything in nature regarding safety concerns for any child, volunteer and/or teacher and those of legal concerns. Parent involvement and/or legal action will be taken immediately. Please see code of conduct for a list of possible behaviors requiring immediate action.

Other policies and government laws may override this process.

1. Teacher uses discretion with verbal warnings, time outs, and/or heart breaks as each student/situation dictates.
2. When a student does not respond positively to the teachers warnings and discipline on a particular issue, a warning will be written to the parent(s) detailing the situation.
3. When a matter is not resolved and student continues in a behavior after step 1 and 2, a parent/teacher conference will be scheduled to discuss the matter.
4. If a student refuses to correct and resolve a matter after steps one through three, an in school suspension with parental input will be issued with a notice given to the board of directors of Right Paths, Inc. for support/counsel for the teacher, student and/or parent and to intercede in prayer for all concerned. Any meetings deemed necessary will be scheduled in an effort to aid the student to repent.
5. A last resort will be expulsion from Right Paths, Inc. activities subject to Right Paths, Inc. board of directors approval.