1. Drugs
A student's use of illegal drugs violates Biblical standards (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 and Romans 13:1-5) as well as Nevada law. LBA students shall not be under the influence, possess, use, sell, or supply illegal drugs or drug-related products; nor shall LBA students abuse prescription drugs or over-the-counter products.
Any student violating this policy shall be terminated from the School without refund of fees.
2. Alcoholic Beverages
LBA students shall not be under the influence, possess, use, sell, or supply alcoholic beverages. Any student violating this policy shall be terminated from the School without refund of fees.
3. Tobacco
The possession of tobacco in any form on or off campus violates Biblical standards. Vapor cigarettes will fall under this policy. Any student violating this policy shall be terminated from the School without refund of fees.
4. Stealing
Any student found guilty of stealing on or off campus shall be suspended or terminated, as determined by the Administration. The student will be responsible for restitution.
5. Possession of Inappropriate Visual or Written Material
Possession of inappropriate visual or written material including, but not limited to pornography, is unacceptable and shall result in suspension with the possibility of termination, as determined by the Administration.
6. Involvement in Vandalism
A student who has been involved in malicious damage to the School/church shall be suspended, with reinstatement to the School to be determined by the Administration, contingent, in part, upon financial restitution for damages; or the student may be terminated from the School, at the discretion of the Administration, without refund of fees.
7. Disrespect Toward a Member of the Faculty or Staff
Any student guilty of insubordination (rebellion, disobedience, defiance, rudeness, disrespect) toward a member of the faculty or staff on or off campus shall be suspended; or if such disrespect manifests itself in physical contact with the staff or faculty member, the student may be terminated from the School, at the discretion of the Administration, without refund of fees.
8. Harassment
Harassment of any type committed by one or more students toward one or more students, whether on or off campus, is viewed as a serious behavioral matter. Students are reminded of the "Golden Rule" (Matthew 7:12) and our expectation that one should treat another in the manner that they would want to be treated. Incidents of harassment, including but not limited to inappropriate comments or actions of a sexual or racist nature, may lead to serious disciplinary action, including suspension or termination, as determined by the Administration.
9. Threats of Violence
Any threat of violence, whether on or off campus, in jest or otherwise, will be taken seriously. Such threats may result in immediate termination, at the discretion of the Administration.
10. Possession of a Weapon
A student having in his possession and/or displaying, using, or threatening to use any weapon or any instrument that could be classified as a weapon on the campus or at a School activity shall/may be terminated from the School, without refund of fees, and turned over to appropriate law enforcement personnel, at the discretion of the Administration.
11. Academic Dishonesty
A student guilty of cheating may receive a "0" on the assignment and/or be suspended, at the discretion of the Administration. Plagiarism and/or use of outside sources and claiming it as your own will fall under this policy. The use of any A.I.(artificial intelligence) platform for any assignments is prohibited. Completing homework in a manner other than doing it yourself which would include copying or using an outside source will also fall under this policy. Forging a signature is also unacceptable and falls under this category. A repeat offense may result in termination, at the discretion of the Administration.
12. Sexual Promiscuity and Non-Biblical Gender Identity
LBA is a school for students who are unmarried and who live at home with their Legal guardian. LBA upholds a traditional Biblical view of sexual morality (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5). Students shall not engage in inappropriate sexual behavior (including but not limited to premarital sexual relations, homosexuality, bisexuality or transgender related actions) on or off campus. Violation of this policy will result in either a request that the student be withdrawn from the School or termination. Students or Parents who disrupt the school environment by advocating the acceptance of inappropriate sexual practices or beliefs (including but not limited to premarital sexual relations, homosexuality, bisexuality or transgender related actions or advocacy of such) are subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion of the student or students. The School Administration reserves the right to use its own discretion to determine, on a case-by-case basis, what constitutes sexually inappropriate behavior or advocacy and what constitutes disruption of the school environment. The Administration also reserves the right to make inquiries of students and Parents regarding these issues. (Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:27, Leviticus 18:22, Matthew 19:4-6, Genesis 1:27, Deuteronomy 22:5, I Corinthians 6:9-10)
13. Swearing or Use of Inappropriate Language
Any student using swear words and/or inappropriate language shall be suspended, at the discretion of the Administration. A repeat offense may result in termination, at the discretion of the Administration. (Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 3:8)
• The attitude, repentant spirit, and cooperation of the student and/or parents involved may be considered in the imposition of demerits and consequences.
• When, in the sole opinion of the School Administration, a student is untruthful during an investigation into a possible violation of this Code of Conduct, the penalty imposed on the student will be significantly increased. If students are aware of a situation and do not divulge facts about the situation, there will be strict consequences. Conversely, when the School Administration believes a student is cooperative, truthful, and repentant, the penalty for a violation may be significantly reduced. The opinion of the School Administration will be formed by the total cumulative information gained in the investigation.
• If a student has violated or is struggling with temptations to violate this Code of Conduct, and if the student is wanting help with such issues, the student may, without fear of disciplinary action under this Code of Conduct, seek the counsel of the Principal, Counselor, or any teacher. Such exemption from disciplinary action is not available if the student seeking counsel is, in the sole opinion of the School Administration, seeking to avoid the consequences of an impending investigation and possible findings of a violation.
• While LBA has no direct control over and accepts no responsibility for the behavioral choices LBA students make when off-campus, the School reserves the right to discipline a student for off-campus misconduct.
• This Code of Conduct is not intended to be an exhaustive list of misconduct that will subject students to discipline; therefore, the School reserves the right to discipline a student for any conduct the School, in its sole discretion, considers worthy of discipline, even though the specific conduct is not mentioned in this Code.
STUDENT AGREEMENT (grades 4-12)
1. I have read the LBA student handbook in its entirety and am in harmony with it and will abide by it.
2. I will be willing to pursue a relationship with Christ (Ephesians 4:14-16; I Peter 2:2).
3. I have a desire to be committed to a pure lifestyle - mentally (thought life) and physically (abstaining from drugs, tobacco, alcohol, sex) (I Thessalonians 4:3-5; II Timothy 2:22).
4. I am committed to demonstrate proper respect and response to God-given authorities (parents, faculty, administration, etc.) (Colossians 3:30; Romans 13:1).
5. I am committed to honor and respect the rights and property of others (Philippians 2:3-4; I Peter 4:8-9).
6. I am committed to actively pursue my God-given potential in the areas of academics, extra-curricular activities, etc. (Colossians 3:23-24).
7. I will faithfully attend church services.
8. I have agreed to follow all the rules of the code of conduct and understand them.
I hereby pledge my full cooperation to the Code of Conduct and the Student Agreement.