Leadership and faculty of Frederick Christian Academy strongly believe that each student is created in the image of God; is possessed of worth, dignity and reason; and is capable of living his/her life making wise choices. Wise choices are those in agreement with the counsel of God. It is Jeremiah who says “O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man to direct his steps” (Jer. 10:23).

Therefore, the purpose of a discipline system is to teach each child to live a structured life under the counsel of God. The staff of Frederick Christian Academy strives to develop in students a disciplined lifestyle. Discipline is viewed as positive training (Proverbs 22:6) that leads to an acceptance of the need for a structure in living for God and in accepting God’s authority over us and His ownership of us (Rom. 14:7-8). A disciplined life brings blessing, but there is also a negative side. Discipline also results in negative consequences and punishment. Such measures may include reprimands, loss of privileges, detention, suspension and/or expulsion.

Obedience to a few simple expectations will enable any student to avoid disciplinary probation or more severe consequences.

Please note the following expectations:

• Faithfulness to the school’s provisions to develop suitable spiritual growth and development. 
• Faithfulness to the school’s provision for suitable academic growth and development. 
• Respect for the authority of the administration and the faculty. Proper titles of address should always be used. 
• Respect for the personhood of all students, regardless of ethnic or racial origins, economic status of the family, academic ability or church membership. 
• Acceptance of reasonable rules of behavior in classrooms, hallways, and lunchrooms as relates to loudness, physical contact between the sexes, and general rowdiness. 
• Observance of the dress and hair codes. 
• Rejection of the immoral practices of the current worldly culture, including behavior such as homosexuality, cross-dressing, and other such activities clearly forbidden in Scripture. Activities such as pornography, smoking, the use of alcohol or illegal drugs, and any form of sexual immorality will be cause for immediate consequences up to and including expulsion. It should be understood that in the interest of protecting the testimony of the school, such behavior must be dealt with regardless of whether or not it occurs at school or school activities.