Students are required to complete their work completely and to the best of their ability. Work should be their own. Plagiarism, cheating, lying, and copying or allowing others to copy work (this does not include class notes) are all forms of academic misconduct and are not permissible in any MCA class. If a student is suspected of academic misconduct MCA follows the policy outlined below: Leadership will be notified of the infraction by the tutor. The tutor will notify the student and a grade of “0” will be given for the assignment. If the student feels he/she has not erroneously completed the assignment he will be given a chance to present information to defend his actions. The tutor will contact the parent about the situation. Repeated offenses could lead to removal from the class and/or tutorial.

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Code of Conduct

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If a student consistently shows disrespect to others or does not follow the rules, MCA will employ a “three strikes you’re out”  policy.  After three disciplinary measures beyond verbal warnings are needed for any student throughout the year, that student will be dismissed from classes with no refunds given.  The “three strikes'' will not be given for small infractions in the classroom.  Strikes are given for behaviors deemed not befitting an MCA student.  

 

• This is not subject to a vote.  Parents may or may not agree their child should have received a behavioral strike for an infraction.  It is strictly up to the MCA leadership.

 

Behaviors include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Profanity/vulgarity

2. Being outwardly disrespectful to MCA staff or anyone else present at school, field trips, or school related activities

3. Any threatening or bullying activity - MCA staff will make the call

4. Tobacco in any form/Vaping

5. Fighting /  Verbal Abuse

6. Bullying

7. Taking the Lord’s name in vain

8. Distraction/Disorderly conduct

9. Cheating, lying, or plagiarism

10. Dress code violation

11. Failure to complete academic assignment - multiple incidences - a pattern of behavior

12. Tardiness - multiple incidences - a pattern of behavior

13. Disruptive behavior that leads to removal from class

 

Immediate Expulsion (student does not have to have any other strikes)

 

Stealing

Pornography

Drugs

Alcohol

Weapons

Threats/Fighting

Damaging school/church property

 

Please note that there is always the possibility that ANY inappropriate behavior, whether listed here or not listed at all, if deemed inappropriate by MCA leadership, could result in immediate expulsion of the student. The number of strikes a student already has would be irrelevant. These behaviors could include, but are not limited to, using drugs or alcohol on or off school property, damaging property, bullying or fighting another student when not in self defense, or realistically threatening the life of anyone - MCA student or not.  This would depend on the severity of the student’s actions and is not subject to a vote including parents’ opinions on whether the consequence is appropriate for their student’s actions. Behaviors resulting in immediate expulsion are not limited to only behaviors found on the above list. 

 

We hope that everyone understands the undertaking Music City Academy is accepting in being responsible for the safety and well-being of our students. We want the very best for all of our students. This disciplinary policy should comfort all the parents who are bringing your children to attend classes at MCA, with peace of mind in knowing that your child will be well cared for and protected to the best of our abilities. If you have any hesitations as to whether we may be ‘too strict’ for your child, we urge you to reconsider whether we might be a good fit for your family. 

 

Please understand that the rules and expectations will be the same for every student, whether the parent is present or not. Please do not cause your student to receive disciplinary measures for your decisions about whether they need to follow the rules and expectations as always. Please be sure your children understand this as well.

If a student consistently shows disrespect to others or does not follow the rules, MCA will employ a “three strikes you’re out”  policy.  After three disciplinary measures beyond verbal warnings are needed for any student throughout the year, that student will be dismissed from classes with no refunds given.  The “three strikes'' will not be given for small infractions in the classroom.  Strikes are given for behaviors deemed not befitting an MCA student.  

 

• This is not subject to a vote.  Parents may or may not agree their child should have received a behavioral strike for an infraction.  It is strictly up to the MCA leadership.

 

Behaviors include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Profanity/vulgarity

2. Being outwardly disrespectful to MCA staff or anyone else present at school, field trips, or school related activities

3. Any threatening or bullying activity - MCA staff will make the call

4. Tobacco in any form/Vaping

5. Fighting /  Verbal Abuse

6. Bullying

7. Taking the Lord’s name in vain

8. Distraction/Disorderly conduct

9. Cheating, lying, or plagiarism

10. Dress code violation

11. Failure to complete academic assignment - multiple incidences - a pattern of behavior

12. Tardiness - multiple incidences - a pattern of behavior

13. Disruptive behavior that leads to removal from class

 

Immediate Expulsion (student does not have to have any other strikes)

 

Stealing

Pornography

Drugs

Alcohol

Weapons

Threats/Fighting

Damaging school/church property

 

Please note that there is always the possibility that ANY inappropriate behavior, whether listed here or not listed at all, if deemed inappropriate by MCA leadership, could result in immediate expulsion of the student. The number of strikes a student already has would be irrelevant. These behaviors could include, but are not limited to, using drugs or alcohol on or off school property, damaging property, bullying or fighting another student when not in self defense, or realistically threatening the life of anyone - MCA student or not.  This would depend on the severity of the student’s actions and is not subject to a vote including parents’ opinions on whether the consequence is appropriate for their student’s actions. Behaviors resulting in immediate expulsion are not limited to only behaviors found on the above list. 

 

We hope that everyone understands the undertaking Music City Academy is accepting in being responsible for the safety and well-being of our students. We want the very best for all of our students. This disciplinary policy should comfort all the parents who are bringing your children to attend classes at MCA, with peace of mind in knowing that your child will be well cared for and protected to the best of our abilities. If you have any hesitations as to whether we may be ‘too strict’ for your child, we urge you to reconsider whether we might be a good fit for your family. 

 

Please understand that the rules and expectations will be the same for every student, whether the parent is present or not. Please do not cause your student to receive disciplinary measures for your decisions about whether they need to follow the rules and expectations as always. Please be sure your children understand this as well.

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