V. STUDENT CONDUCT Personal Virtues
Our goal should always be to live the Scriptures, which say, “So then, whatever youdo,whetherinwordordeed,doalltothegloryofGod.” Inthebestinterestof the entire school community, and so that we might all live happily together, and function as smoothly as possible, certain guidelines of conduct must be maintained by all students of Heritage, both on and off campus. The following personal virtues are required of all students and serve as the social code regulating community life at Heritage: ● Kindness ● Truthfulness ● Respect for and courtesy towards the person and property of others ● Punctuality in attendance and work ● Respect for and obedience to those in authority ● Diligence in effort and attention In addition, the following are rules to be obeyed: Abstain both on and off campus from the use or possession of alcoholic beverages,tobacco,drugs and otherundesirablepracticeswhicharegenerally recognized to be harmfultohealthandChristiancharacter. Anystudentfoundin violation of this rule while on campus, while on a school-sponsored trip, orwhile attending a school-sponsored function, will be automatically expelled. Abstain from profanity and vulgar or abusive speech or actions. Such speaking and acting are harmful to others and certainly not appropriate nor conducive to one’s own moral and spiritual development. Any student using profane, vulgar language or who is physically or emotionally abusive may be suspended on the first offense. The second offense will result in amoresevere suspension, and the third will result in expulsion. Expulsion can be administered surpassing the previous process if the situation merits. Thechewingofgumisnotallowedduringschoolhours. It is not a healthy habit, and it is an unpleasant, difficult and expensive task when others have to remove the gum from desks, chairs and carpeting. Leave all annoying or dangerous items at home, such as any weapons (including pocket knives), water pistols, fireworks and matches. Electronicdevicescanonlybebroughttoschoolwhenpermissionhasbeen granted by a teacher or Principal. Phones must be turned off and left in backpacksandlockersuntilthestudentleavesthebuildingattheendofthe day. StudentsarenotpermittedtowearSmartWatchesatHCAduringthe school day. Fitbits or similar health monitoring devices are permitted. Doyourownwork. Donotcheat. HonestyisaChristianvirtuetobedisplayed by all students. Students should not give or receive help on tests or homework unless the teacher has granted this privilege on a particular project. Each
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