FAYSTON PREPARATORY PHILOSOPHY        5

MISSION        5

MOTTO        5

CORE VALUES        5

STATEMENT OF FAITH        5

SCHOOL INFORMATION        6

OFFICIAL DOCUMENT REQUESTS*        6

23/24 ACADEMIC CALENDAR        8

BELL SCHEDULES        8

CURRICULUM        8

ACADEMIC POLICY & EXPECTATIONS        9

GRADE SCALE (GPA)        9

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS        10

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS        11

GPA REQUIREMENT        11

ACADEMIC WATCHLIST STUDENTS        11

CONSEQUENCES        11

HOMEWORK POLICY        12

LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS        12

EXTENSIONS        12

LATE SUBMISSION PENALTIES        13

NEW STUDENT EXEMPTIONS        13

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY        14

PLAGIARISM        14

INTENTIONAL PLAGIARISM        14

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROCEDURE        15

HIGH SCHOOL PROCEDURE        15

CHEATING        16

COURSE REGISTER PROCEDURES        17

COURSE CHANGE/DROP PROCEDURES        17

COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES        19

ACADEMIC ISSUES        19

ACADEMIC ISSUES - ESCALATION        19

STUDENT LIFE ISSUES        19

STUDENT LIFE ISSUES - ESCALATION        20

STUDENT POLICIES & EXPECTATIONS        21

ATTENDANCE POLICY        21

ABSENCE UNEXCUSED (AU)        21

MIDDLE SCHOOL TRUANCY PROCEDURE        22

HIGH SCHOOL TRUANCY PROCEDURE        22

ABSENCE EXCUSED (AE)        22

TARDY/LATENESS        23

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROCEDURE        24

HIGH SCHOOL PROCEDURE        24

EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION        25

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES        26

FAYSTON SCHOOL LIFE POLICIES        27

INTOLERABLE ACTIONS & BEHAVIORS*        27

MIDDLE SCHOOL INTOLERABLE-LEVEL DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE        28

HIGH SCHOOL INTOLERABLE-LEVEL DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE        28

GENERAL MISBEHAVIORS        29

MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE        29

DIGITAL DEVICE POLICY        30

DRESS CODE POLICY        31

ENGLISH ONLY POLICY (EOP)        32

BEHAVIOR IN THE COMMON AREAS        33

LOST & FOUND  POLICY        37

LOCKERS POLICY        37

WORKS CITED        38

FAYSTON PREPARATORY PHILOSOPHY

MISSION

Fayston equips students to be faithful to Christ and devoted to academic excellence to influence the global community.

MOTTO

Soli Deo Gloria!

CORE VALUES

STATEMENT OF FAITH

The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

OFFICIAL DOCUMENT REQUESTS*

To request official documents (transcripts, certificates or other forms) please contact the Administration Office via E-mail at registrar@faystonsuji.org and allow 10 business days for processing. A fee of 10,000 won will be charged for every transcript requested.

*Accounts must have no outstanding balances to receive any official documents

23/24 CALENDAR

23/24 BELL SCHEDULES

CURRICULUM

ACADEMIC POLICY & EXPECTATIONS

1. GRADE SCALE (GPA)

Regular / AP* – Unweighted Scale

2. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Information presented here are generic guidelines for the graduation requirements. To discuss specific graduation requirements, please consult a College Counselor.

3. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

1. GPA REQUIREMENT

1. At Fayston Preparatory, we have expectations as to student academic performance.
   Students are required to meet the graduation requirement of unweighted 2.5 GPA.

2. ACADEMIC WATCHLIST STUDENTS

1. Students who achieve a grade lower than D (63%) or lower in any course during and/or at the end of each quarter will be reported to the Academic Director concerning their performance.
   They may receive an escalating series of warnings that may escalate into a parent conference with the Executive Leadership.
2. Students that are performing below D (63%) or lower in any core academic course (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) will be placed on the Watchlist. Their grades and progress may be regularly monitored bi-weekly by the Academic Coordinators and reported to the Vice Principal.

3. CONSEQUENCES

• Students will not be permitted to attend any extracurricular activities or run for major club officer positions (e.g., STUCO, NHS, etc.) until they are in good standing, a C- (70%) or higher, for the courses they were placed on the Watchlist.
• These extracurricular activities include Varsity Sports, club activities, etc.

4. COURSEWORK POLICY

1. LATE SUBMISSION OF FORMATIVE ASSIGNMENTS - HOMEWORK

1. Formative Assessments are defined herein as follows:

• The goal of formative assessment is to monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning. More specifically, formative assessments:

• help students identify their strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need work
• help faculty recognize where students are struggling and address problems immediately

1. The purpose of Formative assessments are as follows:

• Formative assessments are generally low stakes, which means that they have low or no point value. Examples of formative assessments include asking students to:

• draw a concept map in class to represent their understanding of a topic
• submit one or two sentences identifying the main point of a lecture

• turn in a research proposal for early feedback

1. All assignments must be submitted by the designated due date and time.

• Due dates of assignments will fall within School Days, as in Monday to Friday and not including weekends or public holidays.
• Assignment dues are also set between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM with at least 48 hours of prior notice.

2. Any assignment not submitted by the due date will be marked as ‘MISSING’ on the Powerschool and given the score of 0.
3. A student may submit the assignment late under following conditions:

• Extension is given by the teacher
• Student accepts any late submission penalties
• Student has been given special allowance based on extreme circumstances by the Academic Directors.
  

2. LATE SUBMISSION OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

1. The goal of summative assessment is to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark.

• Summative assessments are often high stakes, which means that they have a high point value. Examples of summative assessments include:

• a midterm exam
• a final project
• a paper
• a senior recital

• Late submissions may be considered under exceptional circumstances and with valid reasons, such as illness, family emergencies, or unforeseen events.
• Students are required to promptly communicate with their instructor regarding their inability to meet the deadline.
• Requests for late submission should be made in writing and include supporting documentation whenever possible.

3. EXTENSIONS

• Teachers may give extensions to students for their assignments if the official request is made at least 24 hours before the assignment due date at teachers’ discretion.
• Students requesting due date extension must communicate to their class teacher through the official Fayston email. They must clearly state their name, assignment name, requesting extension date & time, appropriate reason for the request.
• Under normal circumstances, they may submit the assignment by the newly arranged due date without penalties. However, depending on the circumstances, the teacher may assign some penalties or adjustments to the assignment to meet the grading fairness expectations.
• Under normal circumstances, a teacher may grant any extension on the whole assignment across all classes within the syllabus.
• Under normal circumstances, a teacher may grant up to 5 school days of extension to an individual student.
• A teacher has no obligation to provide an individual student with extension if such action may breach grading fairness expectations across all classes within the syllabus.
• Individual teachers may NOT grant individual extensions for following types of assignments:

• Major summative assessments such as projects or exams (must be approved by the appropriate Academic Director), or
• Assignments graded for accuracy and the answers were revealed in class (to prevent cheating), or
• participatory activities (needs alternative assessment instead of extension)
  

4. LATE SUBMISSION PENALTIES

• Students who did not receive extension may still choose to submit assignments even after the due date, and it is strongly recommended that they do so.
• It is essential for teachers to communicate the late submission policy clearly and consistently to all students at the beginning of the course.
• Late submission without extension will result in penalties.
• Teachers will not accept late submissions after 10 school days.

• Provision: Valid reasons might warrant exceptions to the 10 day limit, such as documented medical issues, family emergencies, or other extenuating circumstances.
• Exceptional Cases: Discuss with DH & Academic Team

• Following general rule for late penalties apply

5. NEW STUDENT EXEMPTIONS

• Students who are enrolled in the middle of a semester are given exemptions to all participation, homework, and classwork assigned before the first day of attending.
• New students are given 10 school days from the first day of attending the school as an adjustment period, during which they are exempt from late penalties for any assignments due during the adjustment period.
• New students are expected to complete all assignments given during the adjustment period.

5. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

1. At Fayston, we believe that education is meant to develop students into lifelong learners. Both as a student and as a Christian, dishonesty is a grave offense, and it only harms the learner. Therefore, no form of plagiarism or cheating is acceptable at Fayston.
   At Fayston Preparatory School, we must all strive to foster a community of trust, and students should expect academic integrity from their peers. All violations are cumulative for the entire duration of middle and high school tenure at Fayston. Students with multiple violations may receive immediate suspension or expulsion depending upon the severity of the matter at the discretion of the Executive Leadership team.
   

2. PLAGIARISM

1. Students are expected to diligently use either the Turnitin or the Google Plagiarism checker on their work to prevent any case of plagiarism.
2. If the student’s work is officially submitted (not drafts) where a case of plagiarism has been identified, then the student is considered to have breached the Fayston Academic Honesty Policy.
3. CITATION ERRORS & MISTAKES (LACKING CITATION SKILLS)

• If the case of plagiarism is based on lack of knowledge about citation format or plagiarism, then the student’s case will be given following consequence:

• Interview with an Academic Director
• Intensive Plagiarism & Citation Education course
• Assignment score is automatically set as ‘0’.
• Students will be given a chance to correct the mistake, and resubmit assignment at 90% cap on score.

• The student must complete the Plagiarism & Citation Education course assigned by the Academic Director by the required deadline to a satisfactory level before being granted the chance to resubmit the assignment for a maximum grade of 60%.
  

4. INTENTIONAL PLAGIARISM

• Malicious case of plagiarism is when the student who already has learned about citation format or plagiarism but still has deliberately committed plagiarism, and/or attempted to hide the evidence of plagiarism against plagiarism checking programs. In consequence will be the same for both malicious and non-malicious plagiarism.
• Cases of plagiarism are recorded in the Power School throughout their current school career (Middle School or High School).
  
  

• MIDDLE SCHOOL PROCEDURE

• HIGH SCHOOL PROCEDURE

3. CHEATING

1. Definitions (including and not limited to):

• Communicating with or copying from another student regarding an examination or assessment
• Colluding with another person by submitting work done with another person as entirely one’s own work
• Collaborating on work that is not specifically assigned as group work
• Knowingly allowing another student to copy one’s own work to be submitted as that student’s work
• Buying, stealing or borrowing another person’s work, hiring someone to complete the work
• Falsifying data by presenting data of lab reports, projects etc. as one’s own when this data is based on experimental work conducted by another party or obtained by unfair means
• Bringing any unauthorized materials (written, printed or blank) into an examination room
• Bringing any electronically (e.g., smart watch, earphones, ipad, etc.) stored information into an examination/quiz room
• Obtaining a copy of an unseen written examination prior to the date and time of its authorized release
• Gaining access to unauthorized material relating to an assessment (e.g., materials related to tests or assignments found online)
• Taking home test/quiz information outside of the classroom (e.g., taking tests home, taking picture of test materials, taking home scratch paper from a test or quiz, etc.) without permission

6. COURSE REGISTER PROCEDURES 

1. Course registration starts in the Spring Semester, with exact dates announced by the Academic Department.
2. Course registration is completed by grade-level. Once the registration is completed, any changes to course registration must be requested & processed during the course change period (first two weeks of Fall Semester).
3. First, Student Consult Registration Packet

1. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss with their designated College Counselor for their Pathway consultation.

4. Second, Course Registration with College Counselor

1. Students bring their Registration Packet to their designated College Counselor for registration.
2. College Counselors be consulted before students can submit the ADDITIONAL AP COURSE REGISTRATION form.
3. Any specific course registration requests must be made to the College Counselor via official email before consulting with the College Counselor, who will discuss with the Director of College Counseling and/or Academic Director as needed.

5. Third, Student Discusses with Vice Principal

1. If the student remains dissatisfied with the outcome after consulting with the College Counselor, they may submit an official appeal to the Vice Principal.
2. The appeal should be made in writing, clearly outlining the reasons for the appeal, relevant supporting documentation, and any additional information that may assist in reconsidering the decision.

6. Review and Evaluation

1. The Vice Principal will thoroughly review the appeal, including the initial request, relevant correspondence, and any supporting documentation provided by the student.
2. The Vice Principal may consult with the Dean, College Counselor and/or Academic Directors, and Principal (as needed) for further input and clarification on the matter.

7. Decision and Communication

1. The student (and parent) will be notified of the decision in writing, including the rationale behind the decision and any further steps or actions required.

8. Finality of Decision

1. The decision made by the committee will be final and binding.
2. The student (and parent) is expected to abide by the decision and comply with any instructions or actions outlined in the communication.

7. COURSE CHANGE/DROP PROCEDURES 

1. The course changes must be made for the regular classes in the first two weeks of the Fall semester.

1. The deadline to request changes for AP classes is the end of the first quarter. 

2. Mid-semester course change or course drop is a significant issue, and therefore must follow the necessary procedures.
3. First, the student fills out the COURSE CHANGE/DROP FORM.
4. Second, Student Discusses with College Counselor

1. Course Change: College Counselor will check if the student meets one of the following criteria for requesting the course change.
   Criteria are as follows:

• The student is lacking a graduation requirement and does not have it scheduled.
• Students previously failed courses with the same teacher.
• Did not meet the course prerequisite during the Course Registration period but has since successfully fulfilled the requirements.

2. Course Drop: College Counselor will check if the student can drop the course without affecting their graduation requirements.

• Students should be aware of the following course withdrawal policy clauses:

• Dropping a class after the Course Change Period has ended is considered a Withdrawal.
  The student may withdraw from a course after the Course Change Period has ended if the Academic Department approves.
• The student may receive a "W" grade for the course when the student withdraws. If the student wishes to withdraw from a course, the student must do so by the withdrawal deadline established by the Academic Department for each semester.

1. W grade will be recorded on the transcript but does NOT count towards the GPA calculation or towards the graduation credit.

• After that deadline (~55 school days [or before Early Decision]) after the official start of classes in each semester), the student will receive the grade of WF (Withdrawal Fail).

1. WF grade will be recorded on the transcript and count towards the GPA calculation same as F grade (Failing).

5. Third, Student Discusses with Academic Directors

1. Academic Directors will confirm course changes based on availability and suitability.

6. Additionally, Student or Parent Discusses with the Vice Principal if concerns continue.
7. Finally, Parent Discusses with the Principal if concerns continue.

[For 23/24 Academic Year]

The deadline to request schedule changes for regular classes (non-AP) is September 8 .

The deadline to request schedule changes for AP classes is October 13 (end of Q1).

8. COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

1. To help process classroom concerns in a timely and efficient manner, students are encouraged to follow the communication procedure regarding any issues.

2. ACADEMIC ISSUES

1. INITIAL COMMUNICATION

• All questions, problems or complaints about academic issues such as assignments, grades, comments, etc, should be brought to the class teacher first.
• Contact the teacher through the official Fayston email, clearly stating student name, academic concern logically explained (when, where, who, what, how, why).
• Email must have a clear title with following format:
  ACADEMIC CONCERN: Grade Level / PowerSchool Name / Course Name
  Example: 
  ACADEMIC CONCERN: G10 / LEE, KEN / AP World History
• Any discussion with the teacher regarding the issue MUST be done through the official email accounts. DO NOT contact the teacher through other digital communication methods.

2. ACADEMIC ISSUES - ESCALATION

• If the first series of communication regarding the academic issue is unsatisfactory, then the student can escalate the inquiry to the Academic Director.
• The student will forward the entire email chain with the teacher to the Academic Director for this inquiry.
• Any issue must be resolved within the academic semester unless prearranged extension is provided by the Academic Director for valid reasons (e.g., issue transpires at the end of the semester, etc.).
• If the first series of communication regarding the academic issue is unsatisfactory, then the student can escalate the inquiry to the Vice Principal.

3. STUDENT LIFE ISSUES

1. Student life issues include reporting on bullying, cyberbullying, physical violence, and any other type of behavioral and social incidents encountered by students.
2. INITIAL COMMUNICATION

• All questions, problems or complaints about student life issues should be directed to the Dean of Student Life.
• Contact the Dean through the official Fayston email, clearly stating student name, the concern logically explained.
• Email must have a clear title with following format:
  STUDENT LIFE CONCERN: Grade Level / PowerSchool Name
  Example: 
  STUDENT LIFE CONCERN: G10 / LEE, KEN
• Any discussion with the Dean regarding the issue MUST be done through the official email accounts.
  DO NOT contact the Dean through other digital communication methods.

3. STUDENT LIFE ISSUES - ESCALATION

• If the Dean deems it appropriate, then the case may be escalated to the Vice Principal, or to the Principal.

STUDENT POLICIES & EXPECTATIONS

9. ATTENDANCE POLICY

1. At Fayston, students are required and expected to attend all and every mandated school day during the academic year.

1. This is usually accounted for 180 school days across an academic year, although this may be reduced or increased depending on an academic year.

2. At Fayston, student attendance is calculated through the Power School system via accumulation of Attendance Points.
   Attendance Points will issued as follows:

1. All classes & session attended in a school day = 0 Attendance Points
2. 3/4 classes & session attended in a school day = 0.25 Attendance Points
3. 1/2 classes & session attended in a school day = 0.5 Attendance Points
4. 1/4 classes & session attended in a school day = 0.75 Attendance Points
5. Absences

• AU (Absence Unexcused) = 1 Attendance Points
• AE (Absent Excused) = 0.5 Attendance Point

• To receive AE, the student must submit sufficient documentation with an exact date (doctor’s notes, etc).

• SE (School Excused) = 0 Attendance Points 
  

3. ABSENCE UNEXCUSED (AU)

1. Absence Unexcused is any absence without a note from the parents/guardians explaining the reason for absence.
2. Students are expected to complete and submit all assignments due during the time of AU without any consideration or leniency from teachers.
3. CONSEQUENCES

• The student's parents will be contacted immediately to verify the location and safety of the student.
• If the student has committed truancy, it will be grounds for disciplinary action.
• Students missing a major assignment (e.g., test, project, essay, etc.) will lose 10% of the maximum grade per school day missed following the homework policy.

4. MIDDLE SCHOOL TRUANCY PROCEDURE

5. HIGH SCHOOL TRUANCY PROCEDURE

4. ABSENCE EXCUSED (AE)

1. Absence Excused (AE) is any absence with a note from parents/guardians explaining the reason for absence.
2. Examples include: Child’s illness or injury, a family emergency, death of a family member, a governmental issue, a doctor, or a dental appointment that cannot be scheduled before or after school hours, a natural disaster, etc is considered AE.
3. To change AU to AE, a documented proof of appropriate excuse is required, such as a diagnosis note from a doctor, or other certificates. A simple note from parents without a valid excuse does not suffice.
4. Students are expected to contact the classroom teachers to complete and submit all assignments due during the time of AE with accommodations or leniency from teachers such as extensions, partial exemption or alternative assessment.

• Students missing a major assignment (e.g., test, project, essay, etc.) will lose 10% per school day missed unless prior arrangement is made with the classroom teacher.
• Students will not be penalized for major reasons that cannot be predicted: Child’s hospitalization (emergency room), death of a family member, etc.

5. TARDY/LATENESS

1. LATE ARRIVAL

• If a student arrives after 8:25 am, students need to come to the Dream Hall Office to notify the Attendance Officer, AC and turn in their cell phone before going to their current scheduled class.
• They will be given a pass to their current scheduled class from the Attendance Officer.
• If a student fails to notify the Attendance Officer and turn in the cell phone before 10 am, the student will be recorded as absent for the day.

2. TARDY UNEXCUSED: 0.25 Attendance Points

• After the bell rings, students are considered tardy.
• If students have four Tardies, it would be calculated as one ABSENCE UNEXCUSED (AU).
• Only used when student comes to class without an official signed pass (or verified message) directly from a teacher’s classroom or staff office

3. TARDY EXCUSED: 0 Attendance Points

• If students have a late pass from the teacher, the student would be counted as ‘TARDY EXCUSED.’
• If students come after 15 minutes of class, it would be counted as ‘Absence Unexcused’.

6. Consequences for Excessive Unexcused Tardies: (by each course, by semester)

1. Fifth Tardy:  The parent/guardian will be notified by the school’s Academic Coordinator.
2. Sixth Tardies:  If a student receives more than 6 unexcused tardies in a single class he/she will have one day of school detention.
3. Eighth Tardies:  If a student receives more than 8 unexcused tardies in a single class he/she will have 1 day in-school suspension arranged by the Dean and Parent call with the Vice Principal
4. Tenth Tardies:  If a student receives more than 10 unexcused tardies in a single class he/she will have a parent meeting with the Principal regarding the student’s future at Fayston. In addition, there will be 3 days out of school suspension (conditional expulsion). Furthermore, official record registered on the transcript for unsatisfactory completion of the suspension program at the discretion of the disciplinary committee.
5. Excessive Absences:  No student shall receive grades / completion / credit unless they attend 80% of each individual class period in session each Semester.
   

7. EARLY LEAVES

1. Excused Early Leaves
   If students need to leave school early, they MUST be signed out by the Attendance Officer based on a reasonable excuse.
   These reasons include but not limited to:

• Student health concerns
• Family emergencies
• Medical appointments
• Government appointments (military service health check, etc)

• For any reasons that are not an emergency, then the parent/guardian must contact the school Attendance Office by 8:15 AM of that morning.
• For student health concerns, the student must first be checked by the School Nurse first. Early leave based on student health concerns can only be issued by the School Nurse.

2. If the reason for the early leave is appropriate, then the Attendance Officer will contact the parent/guardian to verify consent for Early Leave.
3. Students need to sign and submit “Early Dismissal Slip” to the Attendance Officer.
4. Early Leave Pass: If a student has an Early Leave Pass, they can leave campus at 3:05 pm.

• Students can get a permission slip that must be signed by parents from either our Academic Coordinators in UH Academic Office.

5. Unexcused Early Leaves: 

• Leaves without notice will result in immediate disciplinary action.
• Students are not permitted to leave campus at all during school hours, 8:25 AM to 4:15 PM.

• This includes trips to the local convenience stores or the wooded areas around campus.
  

6. MIDDLE SCHOOL PROCEDURE

• HIGH SCHOOL PROCEDURE

8. Result of Absences Accumulation (for yearlong courses)

1. 6 Attendance Points - 1st Parent/Guardian Notification
2. 10 Attendance Points - 2nd Parent/Guardian Notification
3. 14 Attendance Points - Conference with Leadership Team
4. 18 Attendance Points - Course Retake Notification & No Credit given

9. Result of Absences Accumulation (for semester courses)

• 3 Attendance Points - 1st Parent/Guardian Notification
• 5 Attendance Points - 2nd Parent/Guardian Notification
• 7 Attendance Points - Conference with Leadership Team
• 9 Attendance Points - Course Retake Notification & No Credit given

10. EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION

1. The application form can be requested and submitted to the Academic Directors or Coordinators ONLY.
2. Attendance marked as SE (School Excused) = 0 Attendance Points
3. Students are only eligible for 5 days of Educational Excursions per academic year.
4. Educational Excursion Application must be submitted 12 school days prior to the excursion.

• It may take up to 7 school days to process the application.
• Educational Excursions cannot be on the same date and time as school events.
• Educational Excursions can only be approved based on the sufficient educational plan.
• Attendance Point corrections will be completed AFTER the Educational Excursion Report has been submitted & deemed sufficient.

5. Upon approval, the student must email their subject teachers to pre-arrange makeup for that day's lesson.

• Approval of the Educational Excursion does not excuse students from their assignments.
• Students MUST submit all assignments due on the excursion date BEFORE the excursion.
• They CANNOT ask for extensions.
• Educational Excursions will NOT be approved if the excursion date coincides with any major summative assessment (projects, exams, etc).

6. EDUCATION EXCURSION APPLICATION FORM

10. FAYSTON SCHOOL LIFE POLICIES

1. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

1. Students must be aware of the student behavior codes, disciplinary procedures and know how they will be dealt with if such codes are breached.
   Since all students are required to read the updated student handbook each academic year (or semester as needed), ignorance will not excuse students from misbehavior. It is the students’ responsibility to carefully study and to refer to the handbook as needed.
2. If you see a breach of the School Policy or unsafe actions of other students, a student must immediately report it to the Dean before the situation becomes potentially worse.

• A teacher will give firm verbal warnings to stop the inappropriate action, including a parent email.
• If the student refuses to comply with the initial warning, then the student will be reported for "Disobedience and rebellious behaviors towards teachers and staff" on the School Policy on top of the rule breached by the inappropriate action itself.
• The teacher will complete an INCIDENT REPORT and submit it to the Dean of Student Life.
• At the discretion and judgment of the Dean, a disciplinary committee may be assembled.

2. INTOLERABLE ACTIONS & BEHAVIORS*

1. Bullying, Drinking, Drugs, School Violence, Smoking, Stealing, Cheating/Plagiarism.
   *Depending on severity at the discretion of the disciplinary committee, consequences may change and lead to immediate expulsion even for the ‘1st Case’.
   
2. SCHOOL VIOLENCE & BULLYING POLICY
   Definition of School Violence and Bullying: From Korean law

• SCHOOL VIOLENCE: actions committed against students inside or outside of school premises resulting in a physical or mental injury, or damage to property through a battery, assault, confinement, threat, kidnapping, abduction, defamation, insult, extortion, coercion, forced errand, sexual violence, bullying, or cyber-bullying, or with obscene or violent information via an information and communications network.
• BULLYING: any form of constant or repeated actions whereby at least two students inflict physical or emotional harm on a specific student or a specific group of students inside or outside of school premises, and then inflict pain thereon.
• CYBER-BULLYING: any form of constant or repeated actions whereby students inflict emotional harm on other students by using the Internet, cell phones or other information and communications devices to reveal personal information about a specific student or to spread lies or rumors about a specific student, and then inflict pain thereon.
  

3. REPORTING INSTANCES OF VIOLENCE OR BULLYING

• Students are expected to immediately report incidents of bullying to the Safeguarding Officer, Vice Principal.
• Students can rely on staff to promptly investigate each complaint of bullying in a thorough and confidential manner.
• If the complainant student or the parent of the student feels that appropriate resolution of the investigation or complaint has not been reached, the student or the parent of the student should contact the Principal or the Vice Principal.
• Fayston Preparatory prohibits retaliatory behavior against any complainant or any participant in the complaint process.

4. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

• The Student Code of Conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Any student who engages in bullying may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken on a case by case basis.
• The procedures for intervening in bullying behavior include, but are not limited, to the following:

• All staff, students and their parents will receive a summary of this policy prohibiting intimidation and bullying: at the beginning of the school year, as part of the student handbook and/or information packet, as part of new student orientation, and as part of the school system's notification to parents.
• The school will make reasonable efforts to keep a report of bullying and the results of the investigation confidential.
• Staff who witness acts of bullying shall take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. People witnessing or experiencing bullying are strongly encouraged to report the incident; such reporting will not reflect on the target or witnesses in any way.

5. MIDDLE SCHOOL INTOLERABLE-LEVEL DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

6. HIGH SCHOOL INTOLERABLE-LEVEL DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

3. GENERAL MISBEHAVIORS

1. Disrespectful behavior towards teachers and staff, in and out of school including social media.

• Willful disobedience, rebellious behaviors and/or rebellious attitude (and tone)
• Lying to teachers

2. Not submitting cell phones
3. Unexcused Early Leaves, leaving campus without special permission from Principal or Vice Principal - This item has its own set of disciplinary procedures. See Attendance Policy.
4. Possession of dangerous items (Knife, gun, etc)
5. Inappropriate behaviors in public such as loud yelling, destroying school facilities, etc.
6. Inappropriate language usage (swearing, profanity, cursing, etc)
7. Inappropriate public displays of physical intimacy (Kissing, hugging, holding hands, etc)
8. Breach of the DIGITAL DEVICE POLICY
9. Breach of the DRESS CODE POLICY
10. Detention will take precedence over all in and out of school activities
    

11. MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

4. DIGITAL DEVICE POLICY

1. LIABILITY

• Fayston Preparatory of Suji is neither liable for, nor responsible for these personal items.
  All personal electronic/digital devices are brought to school at your own risk.
• Fayston Preparatory of Suji will not replace any item lost or damaged.
• Fayston Preparatory of Suji is not responsible for providing secured and locked places to store these items even when confiscated. This includes when students are in PE classes or during an emergency drill.

2. PHONES

• Once the students arrive on campus, they will have to turn in the cell phones to the designated storage (HS) or to their homeroom teacher (MS).
• After the school hours are over, students will receive cell phones from the designated storage (HS) or from their homeroom teachers (MS) before they leave campus.
• Students will not be allowed to use their cell phones during school hours.
• If a student is found with their cell phone in possession during school hours, they will be disciplined accordingly.

3. CLASSROOM USAGE

• Both within the classroom setting or during non-class time, students must not access inappropriate content through their personal devices.
• Students are not permitted to use electronic/digital devices in the classroom without teacher approval during class times.
• Any digital devices cannot be used during chapel and worship by students.
• Students are not allowed to use devices that are distracting to learning for both the student using the device and other students in the classroom.
  These include but are not limited to: headphones, earphones, earpods, etc.

• Individual sound devices such as headphones, earphones, earpods are only allowed by specific and expressed permission of the classroom teacher.

• ADDITIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION

• If the student does not comply with the teacher’s instructions to stop using a digital device, or has breached the Digital Device Policy, then the student will be subjected to the Disciplinary Procedure.
• If a breach of Digital Device Policy happens, the student will lose the privilege of using the said digital device and the device may be confiscated for a duration.
  The additional disciplinary action is as follows:

1. 1st Offense - A verbal warning will occur and students will be required to put away the electronic/digital device. It will be reported to the Dean via email as the ‘1st Case’ in the disciplinary procedure.

1. Teacher files an incident report
2. Teacher verbal warning to the student
3. Parent email (cc’d to Dean) notification from the Teacher

2. 2nd Offense - The digital device will be confiscated by the teacher and the device is returned at the end of the class period. Teacher files an incident report. It will be reported to the Dean as the ‘2nd Case’ in the disciplinary procedure.

1. Teacher files an incident report
2. Parent email notification from the Dean
3. Detention with the Dean

3. 3rd Offense - The digital device will be confiscated and held by the Vice Principal until the end of the school day. Teacher files an incident report.
   It will be reported to the Dean as the ‘3rd Case’ in the disciplinary procedure.

1. Teacher files an incident report
2. Disciplinary Committee meeting
3. Parent call with the Vice Principal
4. 1 day in-school suspension

4. 4th Offense - The digital device will be confiscated and held by the Vice Principal until the end of the parent meeting.
   It will be reported to the Dean as the ‘4th Case’ in the disciplinary procedure.

1. Teacher files an incident report
2. Disciplinary Committee meeting
3. Parent meeting with the Principal regarding the student’s future at Fayston
4. 3 day out of school suspension (conditional expulsion)

1. Official record registered on the transcript for unsatisfactory completion of the suspension program at the discretion of the disciplinary committee.

5. Any work missing due to the confiscation of devices is not a valid reason for requesting extension for assignments, as students can make use of the Computer Lab.

4. DRESS CODE POLICY

• DRESS CODE

• Hats, hoods, and sunglasses may not be worn during class.
  Any headwear worn must have a necessary function and be approved in advance by the Academic Affairs Office.
• No exposed midriffs will be permitted. Shirts must cover the midriff on all sides when a student is in motion.
• No exposed cleavage will be permitted.
• Straps such as those found on tank tops, muscle shirts, halter tops, tube tops and/or spaghetti strap tops are not permitted. Tops that expose the back or parts of undergarments, including racerback tops or similar articles, are not permitted.
• All clothing must conceal undergarments. Shirts that reveal undergarments, whether due to the transparency, length, or lack of coverage of the shirt, are not permitted. Pants must be worn at the waist and completely cover the buttocks area.
• The bottom hem or edge of shorts, skirts, and dresses may be no shorter than eight centimeters (8cm) above the top of the knee when standing.
• Any article of clothing with a printed message, word, or phrase may not contain profanity, obscenity, blasphemy, or the promotion of any illegal activity or violence in any language. Likewise, any article of clothing with a picture or graphic may not be obscene or promote any illegal activity or violence. Students wearing any article of clothing that is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or a distraction to the educational environment by a staff member will be required to change.
• Skintight and close-fitting clothing is not permitted. Leggings, yoga pants, or similar tight pants worn alone are not permitted. Wearing leggings under shorts, skirts, or dresses is permitted if these items are the proper length.
• No pajamas or sleepwear may be worn, unless previously authorized.
• The length and style of accessories will be limited if they constitute a health or safety hazard or if they are harmful to the building or equipment. In both cases, the student may be required to remove the accessory.
• Footwear must be worn. Safety considerations may dictate the type of footwear worn in specific classes or school settings.
• For school events related to water (e.g., water gun fight, swimming pool, beach, etc.), all students are expected to display modesty by wearing rash guards, loose shorts, and other garments to prevent exposed midriffs, cleavage, and etc.
• Piercings other than earlobes should not be visible at any time.

• ADDITIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION

• If the student does not comply with the teacher’s instructions to stop using a digital device, or has breached the Dress Code Policy, then the student will be subjected to the Disciplinary Procedure.
• If a breach of Dress Code Policy happens, the student will be required to change his or her clothes.
  

11. ENGLISH ONLY POLICY (EOP) - WIP

1. Purpose: To get students at Fayston Preparatory ready for life abroad after successfully completing High School, the English Only Policy (EOP) encourages:

1. EQUALITY - promotes a fair learning environment where all students have an equal opportunity to participate and understand the lessons.
2. GLOBALIZATION - improves English language skills for non-native speakers, which is valuable in a globalized world where English is often used as a common language.
3. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES - prepares students for higher education at English-speaking institutions
4. WORK OPPORTUNITIES - creates the availability of internships and job opportunities where English proficiency is required
5. DIVERSITY - fosters unity and cultural exchange through embracing diversity and using English as a bridge for understanding, essential for joining multicultural communities.

2. Scope and Duration

1. EOP is in effect on all Fayston campuses, regardless of time or location.

• As soon as students step on campus, they will be expected to speak in English.
• In addition to the classroom, EOP is enforced in the restrooms, at lunch, in the hallways, on the field, on the court, inside and outside the buildings.

2. During classes, English is the main language of instruction, therefore all students are expected and mandated to speak in English only

• EOP can be included in any class as a fraction of the participation grade by teacher discretion

3. Exceptions to the EOP are listed below:

1. Korean classes, where Korean will be the main language of instruction
2. Chinese or Spanish classes, where Chinese or Spanish may be the main language of instruction
3. Some Bible classes, where Korean may be the main language of instruction depending on the instructor
4. Some specific classes, where Korean is the main language of the instructor
5. When the teacher provides permission

4. Breach of the English-Only Policy
   The student will be subjected to the EOP Disciplinary Procedure as follows:
   DETAILS TBA

12. BEHAVIOR IN THE COMMON AREAS

1. CORRIDORS

1. All school rules apply with special emphasis on the following:

• Walk on the right side of the hallway. Running is not permitted.
• Students in the hallway during class time MUST have a hall pass, and they should proceed directly to their destination.
• Do not stop to talk with your friends so as to block the flow of traffic. Students will not congregate in groups.
• A minimum noise level will be maintained.
• Do not block the doorway or corridor.
  

2. LIBRARY

1. All school rules apply with special emphasis on the following:

• No items belonging to the library are to be taken out of the library unless they have been checked out by the Librarian.
• The library is a quiet space. A minimum noise level will be maintained.
• No food and drink (except plain water) are allowed in the library. No exceptions.
• No sleeping in the library.
• Any other electronic gadgets must be switched to silent mode before entering the library.
• Library furniture/equipment should not be moved from its original location.
• Students are expected to pick up after themselves. There is to be no trash left on or under the tables.
  

3. GYM & ROOFTOPS

1. This is for non-class use of gym & rooftop facilities.
   All school rules apply with special emphasis on the following:

• Be safe! For both students participating in activities and those who are not, safety is priority.
• Students must be supervised by a staff member use use these facilities.
• Students can use the gym and rooftops for recreational activities only during non-class hours, this means that students cannot use these facilities during their Study Hall periods.
• Following times are available for students to use these facilities unless a class or a school-organized activities:

• Lunch
• Eagle Time (HS) / Club Time (MS)
• After school (priority always given to Varsity Sports)
  

4. CAFETERIA

1. All school rules apply with special emphasis on the following:

• Throwing food is not allowed.
• Sitting on lunch tables, window sills, or radiators is not allowed.
• Spitting is not allowed.
• Students are expected to pick up after themselves. There is to be no trash left on or under the tables.
  

5. CLASSROOMS

1. All school rules apply with special emphasis on the following:

• Be courteous and respectful at all times.
• Follow directions the first time given.
• Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
• Use indoor voices.
• Gum chewing is not permitted.
• Students are expected to pick up after themselves. Clean up your work area before you leave. Chair should be pushed under the tables. All trash, papers, and pencils should be picked up.
  

6. COMPUTER LAB

1. The computer lab contains expensive school equipment, and therefore strict rules are enforced.
   All school rules & classroom rules apply with special emphasis on the following:

• Be respectful. Always treat the computer lab equipment and your teacher and classmates with respect.
• Any damages caused by malicious or willful act as well as accidents due to negligence will be paid for by the student.
• A minimum noise level will be maintained.
• No inappropriate content may be accessed through school devices, including games, non-academic videos, etc.
• Surf safely! Only visit assigned websites. Some web links can contain viruses or malware. Others may contain inappropriate content. If you are not certain that a website is safe, please ask a teacher.
• No food or drinks near the computers. No exceptions.
• Use of the computer lab is under teacher supervision only. No exceptions.
• Do not change computer settings or backgrounds.
• Save all unfinished work to a cloud drive or USB drive. Any work that is saved to the computer will be deleted when the computer is powered off or updated at the end of the day.
• If you are the last class of the day, please power down all computers and monitors.
  

7. SCIENCE LAB

1. Science labs contain items and chemicals that may be hazardous when not used appropriately, therefore strict rules are enforced.
   All school rules & classroom rules apply with special emphasis on the following:

• Act responsibly in the science labs.
• Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. Ask your teacher if you do not understand.
• Never work alone. Your teacher must be present during labs.
• Do not touch equipment or chemicals in the lab until your teacher gives instructions.
• Do not eat, drink or chew gum in the science labs. Do not drink from lab containers.
• Wear your safety glasses when instructed to do so by your teacher.
• Must wear shoes and pants that does not expose bare skin.
• Keep your work area clean and tidy.
• Keep aisles clear. Push your chair under the desk when not in use.
• Know how to use and where to find all safety equipment including the first aid kit, eyewash station, safety shower, fire extinguisher, and fire blanket.
• Know where the fire alarm and the exits are located.
• Gas and electrical equipment should be turned off after use.
• Dispose of all waste properly and according to your teacher’s instructions.
• Never mix chemicals in sink drains. Sinks are to be used only for water and those solutions designated by the teacher.
• Solid chemicals, metals, matches, filter paper, and all other insoluble materials are to be disposed of in the proper waste containers, not in the sink.
• Check the label of all waste containers twice before adding your chemical waste to the container.
• Keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth and body while using chemicals or preserved specimens. Wash your hands with soap and water after performing all experiments. Clean (with detergent), rinse, and wipe dry all work surfaces (including the sink) and apparatus at the end of the experiment. Return all equipment clean and in working order to the proper storage area.
• Students are never permitted in the science storage rooms or preparation areas unless given specific permission by their teacher.
  

8. SHUTTLE

1. Student shuttles depart at 4:30 pm.
2. All school rules apply with special emphasis on the following:

• Be respectful, to both the driver and other students in the shuttle.
• Students are not allowed to ride on buses they are not designated for.  
• Students are fully responsible for their belongings.  
• Students must wear seatbelts anytime they are in the bus.  
• Students must notify the driver in advance if they will be missing the ride.
• Students are expected to pick up after themselves. All trash should be picked up.
  

13. LOST & FOUND         POLICY

1. Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to provide procedures for handling lost and found.
2. Definition: In this policy, "lost property" means any unattended, abandoned, misplaced, or forgotten items within the school premises.
3. Location: Lost items will be kept in the "Lost and Found" shelf located in the Administration Office.

1. Students may check the lost and found for missing items during passing time, lunch, or before/after school.
2. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charitable organization or discarded after 5 business days.
   

14. LOCKERS POLICY

1. Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to clarify the procedures and responsibility for Fayston lockers.
2. Rules:

1. Fayston provides one locker per student.
2. All lockers are property of Fayston.
3. All students are responsible for keeping their lockers clean and orderly.
4. No decorations are allowed on the inside and outside of the locker.
5. Lockers can be searched without notification to students or parents if deemed necessary by the school leadership.
6. Students are responsible for the damaged lockers.
7. Fayston is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.

 WORKS CITED

KLT - Korean Law Translation Center. 2019. ACT ON THE PREVENTION OF AND COUNTERMEASURES AGAINST VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS. Seoul, Republic of Korea: KLT. https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_mobile/viewer.do?hseq=24031&type=new&key=.

reference: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/school-discipline-suspensions-and-expulsions