Discipline

Discipline

ASHAR’s teachers and administrators strive to foster a learning environment conducive to positive academic and emotional growth.  As a rule, we favor positive reinforcement over punishment and endeavor to identify each student’s individual strengths and educate accordingly.  In the relatively uncommon instance in which a child’s behavior warrants appropriate consequences, full parental cooperation is expected.  Extreme cases of negative behavior, including physical or verbal bullying, blatant dishonesty or endangering the welfare of others may result in suspension from school.  A student with multiple suspensions will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities and may be asked to leave yeshiva.

Middle school (grades 5-8) students will be presented with a behavior contract to be signed by the student and his/her parents at the beginning of the school year. 

Care of School Property

Vandalism of any kind is unbecoming of an ASHAR student and will not be tolerated.  If a child defaces or destroys school property, a bill will be sent to the student's parents for the amount necessary to repair the damaged item.  In addition, depending on the issues involved and the severity of the infraction, other measures will be taken.