K4-5 Student Handbook 23-24.docx

Theft

Pillow does not condone the taking of another’s personal property. This includes “borrowing” of another’s books, notebooks, pens, pencils, etc. without permission. Anyone involved in such activities will receive disciplinary action.

Weapons and Threats

A student possessing, displaying, using, concealing, or threatening to use any weapon or any instrument that could be classified as a weapon, will be subject to expulsion from Pillow Academy without a refund of fees and may face legal action. Any student, family member, or any other person making a threat toward Pillow Academy, the faculty, staff, administration, Board of Directors, and/or another student shall immediately be suspended and/or turned over to the appropriate authorities. A threat shall be defined as the following: ●​ Any written or verbal statement or deed that implies physical harm. ●​ Any written or verbal statement or deed that implies mayhem/destruction. ●​ Any written or verbal statement or deed that implies the threat to use a bomb, firearm(s), or other dangerous instrument. Any student or family member making such threat(s) is subject to having their contract terminated without a refund of fees.

Bullying (Harassment, Hazing, and/or Intimidation):

These are all forms of bullying intended to purposely harm another person. Bullying may be physical, verbal, emotional, or written (including the use of Internet chat rooms, email, Facebook, etc.). Pillow is committed to providing a friendly, caring, and safe environment for our students and has a zero tolerance policy toward bullying of any kind. If such behavior does occur, students and/or their parents are encouraged to tell a teacher or administrator so that the incident may be dealt with promptly. Students found by the administration to be guilty of bullying in any form may face suspension from activities, internal and/or external suspension, and/or expulsion.

Disrespect

Showing disrespect toward a teacher, school employee, student, or guest of Pillow Academy will not be tolerated. Students who are disrespectful will receive disciplinary action based on the

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