Behavioral probation is a means of warning students of their seriously inappropriate actions. It is intended to convey to students that unless significant improvement occurs, they will be unable to continue at Geneva. Students at all grade levels are placed on Behavioral Probation upon their second office visit in a school year. In addition, students in Grammar School are placed on Behavioral Probation if they earn a “U” for Personal Character on their Report Card at the end of each quarter. Behavioral Probation lasts a minimum of four weeks and for a longer period of time depending on the severity or repetitive frequency of the behavior. The length of probation is determined by the administration in consultation with the faculty.
Grammar School students on Behavioral Probation are not allowed to participate in on or off campus activities such as field trips, including overnight trips.
At the end of the probationary period, the student is released from probation if he or she has not earned additional office visits, has clearly demonstrated a desire to change, and receives a good report from each of her or his teachers. If the above are not met, the probation is extended for four more weeks and remains in effect until the conditions are met. Students on probation face suspension or expulsion for additional office visits.
A student cannot reenroll for the following year while they are on Behavioral Probation. Decisions about future enrollment may be made only upon the student successfully working him or herself off Behavioral Probation. Possible future enrollment of a student who ends the year on Behavioral Probation is made after the conclusion of the school year and takes into account the student’s and parent’s ability and motivation to correct the problematic behavior.