At TLE Christian Academy LEARNING is our main focus.  Although that means high standards for teachers, parent involvement, student commitment etc. let's face it students are children or at the most young adults.  We can not expect them to behave exemplary every minute of the day, every day of the school year.  However, we cannot allow behavior that distracts other students from their learning experience.  Where to draw the line is sometimes a very difficult question, but we have to rely on each teacher's integrity and good judgment, while balancing between open constructive discussion and too much talking/distractions. 

Below you will find examples of behavior. It is in no way conclusive, it is reviewed regularly by our board, staff, parents and of course students.  We know that the right supportive environment can make a world of difference.

Behavioral Index

A behavioral index is kept on each student and reviewed with student during biweekly meetings with the Rector. The goal is to develop the student's self-government to the point that they do not require supervision in order behave appropriately.

Classroom Management

A four point thermometer is utilized in each classroom; this form only requires a visual clue and thus does not interrupt student work. One meaning – doing great, two – acceptable behavior, three – starting to get keyed up, four – pull back to two immediately, five – leave the class and report to the Rector. The thermometer is used to control the following:

• class room disturbance - excessive talking

• blurting answers

• passing notes in class

• horseplay

These are automatic five – report to the Rector offenses:

• running in hallways

• use of school telephone without permission

• public display of affection

• being unprepared for class - lacking writing utensils, paper, assignments, books etc

• throwing paper, pens etc

• verbal or physical harassment of others

• major dress violation - not wearing uniform, dress code violation

• writing on desks or other damage to school property

• inappropriate touching or gestures

• inappropriate touching or gestures

• disobedience or disrespect towards a teacher, administrator, table leader, or guest

• bringing inappropriate printed material

Student Leader Monitoring

Student leaders monitor the following behaviors:

• failure to clean up assigned area at the end of the day

• leaving a mess around a desk or locker

Behaviors that Necessitate Parent Conference

• skipping school without parental knowledge or approval

• dishonesty, including cheating, copying another person's work

• open defiance of authority

• physical or verbal fighting or provoking the same

• sexual harassment, intimidation or impropriety

• use of spoken or written profane, vulgar or obscene language and or gestures

• endangering public safety

• actions or attitudes that are spiritually detrimental to the school

• stealing

• vandalism/destruction of school property

Offenses Worthy of Suspension or Expulsion

Any action that is seriously harms the name of our Saviour Christ and/or TLE Christian Academy and thus to its nature is highly wicked.  Actions that fall under this category include but are not limited to the following:

• possession, distribution, selling or use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs

• abuse of prescription or over the counter medicines

• possession of weapon, fireworks, or dangerous articles