Definition of Disciplinary Terms

• Demerit system - a numerical value assigned to a student for an infraction.
• Citizenship probation - restriction or denial of leaves, social privileges, and imposition of specific sanctions for a period commensurate with the accumulated demerit points.
• Suspension - mandatory separation from Pine Forge Academy for a definite period (not to exceed five school days).
• Expulsion - separation from Pine Forge Academy for the balance of the semester or the balance of the school year.

Disciplinary Purpose and Application

The Academy reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of behavior and to discipline accordingly.

• The primary purpose of disciplinary sanction is to:
• Aid in positive behavioral changes
• Express the concern for the student's inappropriate behavior.
• If the student's behavior is such that a faculty/staff member deems it necessary to give four or more disciplinary points for a specific act, there should be a waiting period of 24 hours and there should be a conference with the student before issuing the points (other than those infractions that warrant automatic severe penalties).
• The Academy reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student at any time for any reason deemed sufficient to do so.