Expectations for student conduct are described by the STARS program.
A STAR Student…
Submits to authority (focus in September, October & April)
“Remind the believers to SUBMIT to rulers and authorities…” Titus 3:1
- Looks at the teacher and other students when he or she is speaking
- Does not speak out of turn or cause distractions in classroom
- Honors the authority of teachers and adults at co-op
Tries their best (focus in November, December & May)
“They should be obedient…”Titus 3:1
- Does not give up when an assignment is difficult
- Follows directions the first time they are given
- Invests time and energy into studying
Abounds in good deeds (focus in January)
“Always ready to do what is good…” Titus 3:1
- Helps teachers and other students without being asked
- Asks, “What can I do to help?”
- Is a good example to other students of godly behavior
Respects others (focus in February)
“They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling…” Titus 3:2
- Speaks with honor to and about teachers and students
- Does not participate in gossip or spreading of rumors
- Respects other’s personal space and property, including the church building
Shows kindness (focus in March)
“Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.” Titus 3:2
- Does nothing out of selfish ambition
- Considers others as better than him/herself
- Looks out for the interest of others
STAR Student Recognition
Students who memorize all five Bible verses of the STARS program, or those students who provide exemplary service at co-op, will be recognized during chapel.
Order of Discipline under the STARS Program
All teachers and assistants will demonstrate love, grace, and helpfulness to all students. However, this does not mean that inappropriate behavior will be tolerated. If a student exhibits inappropriate classroom behavior, the teacher or assistant will call their name ONCE and ask for their attention. If the disruptive behavior then continues, the following will happen sequentially:
1. The student will receive a verbal warning. A student may only receive ONE warning per class period.
2. If inappropriate behavior continues in the same class period after being warned, their parent will be asked to assist the student in class for the day or the student will be taken to their parent if he/she is teaching.
3. If it is necessary for a student’s parent to be approached three times in one trimester for behavioral reasons, a counseling appointment will be scheduled that will include Pastor Aydelott, the parent, and the student.
4. Two meetings, described in the third step, occurring during one trimester are grounds for dismissal from co-op.
5. Incidents involving bullying, physically harming another person or property damage will bypass the first two steps and lead immediately to the third step.
This is not an exhaustive list of desired behavior and co-op members should always be guided by Christ’s Golden Rule: So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.
Standards Committee
The Standards committee was created to help oversee the Stars program. If a situation arises that needs mediation between co-op members Molly Lilja and Shelly Lischke are available to help support, navigate and mediate a conversation between hurt parties in hopes of reconciling an issue or disagreement. If needed a meeting can also be arranged with CCC senior pastor John Aydelott.
