Expulsion refers to the removal of a student from the school due to the student’s repeated violations of the school’s rules or for a single violation of such severity that separation from the school is necessary. Expulsion is the final form of school discipline. Expulsion for behavioral reasons is permanent and readmission is not an option. Attending Geneva is a privilege that is extended on the condition that students and parents accept and support school policies. If a student is suspended, expelled, or withdrawn due to disciplinary actions, there will be no refund of tuition or waiver of financial obligations.
Major offenses typically require either a maximum suspension (one week) or expulsion from school. A student under consideration for expulsion may be placed on suspended leave for a maximum of three school days while the matter is under review by the Head of School. All decisions to expel for major offenses are made by the HOS.
Examples of such major offenses include acts or threats endangering the lives of other students or staff members, bringing an unauthorized weapon, including but not limited to a gun, onto school property, gross violence, vandalism of school property, violation of civil law or any act in clear contradiction to scriptural commands.
If an incident involving threats or harassment is confirmed, school leadership (HOS or headmaster) will notify parents of the victim(s).
Wrongful behaviors such as the use of profane language, disrespect to a faculty member, cheating, use of tobacco products, vaping, possession or distribution of pornographic images, fighting, sexual immorality, stealing, truancy or vandalism may call for suspension and/or behavioral probation. Repeated violations will be considered a major infraction and thus are grounds for expulsion.
Please note that it is impractical and impossible to list every type of offense. The school leadership reserves the right to address and discipline any behavior or attitude that is inconsistent with the mission, philosophy, and conduct standard of the school.