Discipline

Zero Tolerance Policy

There is a zero-tolerance policy for verbal or physical threats to another member of the school community. Threats of violence are grounds for expulsion.

Behavior and Discipline

Each teacher has classroom rules to control their environment and correct misconduct.  Prevention of behavior problems is enhanced by close communication between the administrator, parents, teachers and students.  The following is a brief set of rules students attending Palm Bay Academy are expected to follow:

•    To tell the truth
•    To respect every person regardless of age
•    To follow directions
•    To take pride in personal appearance and to wear the school uniform in a neat manner
•    To take care of school property
•    To arrive at school promptly
•    To refrain from carrying objects that are considered to be weapons
•    To be considerate of classmates and teachers
•    To refrain from using offensive language
•    To complete assignments on time

Actions by students which are insubordinate or show disrespect for others or general misconduct which disrupts the learning process shall not be tolerated.  If the situation cannot be handled by the teacher, it shall be referred to administration.  Definite corrective action appropriate to the individual situation shall be taken.  Dependant upon the type of offense, the first, second, and third offense levels may be disregarded.

1st offense       Parent contact; time out with administrator

2nd offense     Parent contact; time out with administrator and or disciplinary action, parent conference with administrator

3rd offense      In-school suspension and/or parent contact

4th offense      Parent contact; out of school suspension (1-10 days)

Disciplinary action may include the following, silent lunch, cafeteria clean up duty, teacher assistance duty.  All other offenses will fall under the guidelines established by the Brevard County School Board.

Conferences and Parent Grievance Procedure

Parent/Teacher conferences are available once per semester.  Notices will be given and appointments scheduled for the convenience of both parents and teachers.  The allotted time for a conference will be 15-20 minutes.  Teachers and classes are NOT to be disturbed during the day for an unscheduled conference. If you need to speak with a teacher before scheduled conferences, please call the office to arrange an appointment, or write a note to the teacher requesting a meeting.  If a meeting with the Administrator is needed, please make arrangements through the office.  Impromptu meetings are disruptive, please be courteous and make an appointment.

Should a parent/guardian of Palm Bay Academy have any concern, comment, question, or suggestion they may report them to the teacher of their child without delay.  If no satisfactory resolution is reached, the parent should make an appointment with the principal/administrator.  If such meeting does not resolve the situation, the parent should contact any of the Board Members at the phone numbers listed in the Student Handbook which is given to every student upon registration.