Corporal Punishment Authorization 2009/2010
Please read, complete, and submit the following form by August 1, 2009.
It is the desire of Central Day School for disciplinary measures to be appropriate to the offense and effective in correcting and teaching behavior. Therefore, the school may use a number of disciplinary methods. Discipline should be fair and consistent and the measure will be evaluated by the administration and/or teacher. Under no circumstances does Central Day School allow for continual non-compliance with rules, guidelines and policies, dishonor to God’s Word or disrespect to school personnel. It is expected that parents will support the proper use of discipline within the school.
One form of discipline utilized by CDS is corporal punishment. Corporal punishment is a Biblical form of correction when deemed appropriate based on Proverbs 13:24, 22:15 and 29:15. Corporal punishment is rarely utilized, but the possibility of corporal punishment is a motivator for students to consider their actions and can be an effective deterrent to unacceptable behavior before it occurs.
The administration of corporal punishment after parental notification will be only under the supervision of the Principal, Assistant Principal, or the CEO of Central Day School and only on a same sex basis with a staff witness present. The punishment will involve spanking with a wooden paddle with no more than three firm strokes. There will be a Discipline Report completed with a copy sent home to parents.
If corporal punishment is not an option available in disciplining students, then the administration will move to the next level of discipline available - normally a form of suspension. As stated in the CDS Handbook, suspension will result in an academic and conduct grade reduction as well as parents making accommodations for the student during the period of suspension.
Central Day School will utilize corporal punishment as a form of punishment if a signed authorization from parents (guardians) is on file in the school office. Furthermore, the parents or guardians will be contacted before corporal punishment is administered.
Please mark the appropriate line below, sign and complete the information. An incomplete or missing form will be treated as a denial of authorization.
By submitting this form, parents and/or guardians are confirming that all information provided in this document is accurate and are agreeing to the terms and conditions contained herein for student acceptance at Central Day School for the school year 2009/2010. If any question, DO NOT submit, but contact the Central Day School office without delay.