Program Purpose Statements 5100 - 5199

5110 Kindergarten

5120 Elementary School

5130 Middle School

5140 High School

5145 Accreditation

5150 Satellite Schools

5155 Service Relationships

5170 Educational Opportunities

Admissions 5200 - 5299

5205 Enrollment Limitations

5210 Admission Priorities

5220 Age for Entrance

5230 Grade Placement

5235 Transfer

5240 Special Needs Students

5250  English Language Learners

5270 Special Cases

5280 Post Secondary

5290 Students' Living Arrangements

Instruction 5300 - 5399

5300 School Goals

5310 Program Objectives

5320 Selection of Instructional Materials

5330 Instructional Time Requirements

5340 Student Records

5350 Withdrawal

5351 Continuing Enrollment

5352 Graduation Requirements

5353 Commencement Awards

5354 Commencement Speaker

5360 Absences

5361 Report Cards

5362 Promotion and Retention

5363 Academic Probation

5364 Homework

5365 Field Trips

5366 Library Media Centers

5367 Music Lessons

5368 Off-Campus Education

Students - Standards of Conduct 5400 - 5499

5400 Standards of Conduct

5410 Closed Campus

5420 Dress Code

5450 Search and Seizure

5460 Harassment - Student

5470 Grievances - Student/Parent
5480 Social Dancing

Students - Discipline 5500 - 5599

5510 Philosophy of Discipline

5520 Corporal Punishment

5530 Suspension

5532 Probation

5540 Termination of Enrollment

Student Activities 5600 - 5699

5610 Student Activities

5620 Non-Curricular Activities

5640 Student Travel

5650 Middle School and High School Student Government

5660 Standards for Student Production and Publications

Students - Health and Safety 5700 - 5799

5700 Abduction and Ransom (Student)

5705 Child Abuse

5710 Physical Examination and Health Records

5730 Parental Approval for Athletic Participation

5735 Athletic Insurance

5740 AIDS/HIV-Positive Students

5750 Student Vehicle Use

5760 Adherence to Taiwan Law

Reviewed: 1996-1997

5110 KINDERGARTEN

The Kindergarten program shall provide initial learning experiences in language development, number concepts, creative skills, and social and physical growth. Using concrete experiences, pupils are to be given the building blocks for perceiving, thinking, and problem solving. Educational experiences shall provide balance and variety among physical, mental, spiritual, and social activities as the child's world of awareness is extended from the home to the classroom.

3/03

5120 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Elementary School curriculum shall provide a continuum in each core content area as the basis for the development of perceiving, thinking, and problem solving skills. In this curriculum continuum, the child moves from concrete experiences to increasingly more complex levels of abstraction in critical thinking. Skills related to each area should be built upon previous learning and measurable performance objectives.

Since students come from a variety of educational backgrounds, effort should be made to identify the instructional level of each student in relation to the subject continuum, including alternative instruction, if necessary, which will motivate the pupil to achieve at an optimum level.

5/92

5130 MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Middle School shall provide a learning environment and experiences that bridge the gap between the self-contained structure of the elementary school and the departmental structure of the high school. It will assist the student in making the transition from childhood to adolescence.

Through a balanced curricular and co-curricular program, there will be continuing emphasis on the spiritual, academic, social, aesthetic, and physical development of students. Students will be helped to develop a personal identity based on a proper understanding and acceptance of themselves as unique individuals, created in the image of God, to nurture interpersonal relationships, and to acquire a Christian world view integrating life with the Bible. Therefore, all programs will emphasize participation.

Curricular programs will emphasize the natural relationship among academic disciplines that facilitate cohesive learning experiences for middle school students. The academic program will emphasize skills and a well-defined continuum will be used as the basic guide in each curricular area. Exploratory opportunities will be provided through special interest quarter courses.

1/05

5140 HIGH SCHOOL

Morrison Academy shall provide a four-year academic high school program serving the international missionary and business community. Students will acquire skills in a variety of required academic subjects, fine arts, and sports, as well as have the opportunity to select electives that reflect their interests. They will be able to choose a curricular program that allows them entry into higher educational institutions in the United States of America.

The ultimate purpose of the Morrison Academy high school program is to provide a curriculum that balances and facilitates the student's spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth so that students can glorify God. This comes from providing opportunities to integrate Biblical truth with educational knowledge and apply the synthesis to life situations.

3/03

5145 ACCREDITATION

Morrison Academy System Schools shall maintain accreditation by appropriate regional and international accrediting agencies.

12/97

5150 SATELLITE SCHOOLS

The requirements for establishing a satellite school include:

1. A written request from a recognized member mission organization to start a school in a given area where there is currently no Morrison school.
2. The request must be submitted no later than January 1st of the year in which the school is to be established.
3. There must be at least seven students Grades 1-6, at least four of whom are missionary children. In satellite schools, non-missionary children will be admitted on the basis of normal Morrison Academy admission requirements as well as their potential for contributing to the Christian, social and learning climate of the school. Students in Grades 7 and 8 may be admitted on the approval of the superintendent, upon recommendation of the coordinating principal.
4. There must be available building space in a location that will give the largest potential enrollment to the proposed school.
5. There must be the promise of an available, qualified teacher.
6. There must be an agreement by parents of the children involved to provide volunteer help as aides in the instructional process.
7. There must be a firm commitment at the time of the request from all parents who will have children in the school.
8. The projected revenue must be adequate to meet the operational costs of the school.

The requirements for maintaining a satellite school include:

1. Continuance of available building space, a qualified teacher, parental support, and a minimum enrollment of seven students with the missionary/non-missionary ratio established by Board policy. Should school enrollment fall below seven students, the Board will consider continuing the school if adequate financial resources are available.
2. If the proposed budget deficit is greater than NT$500,000, tuition discounts may be reduced in order to reduce the proposed deficit to below NT$500,000. When missionaries are unwilling to pay the increased tuition cost and/or when reduced tuition discounts are unable to keep the proposed budget deficit below the NT$500,000, the Board of Trustees will determine if the school will remain open.

3/03

5155 SERVICE RELATIONSHIPS

In order to assist missionary parents in meeting the educational needs of their children, Morrison Academy may maintain special relationships with Taiwan missionary parents who are home-schooling or have children in other schools in Taiwan. Services offered will be specified in the Administrative Procedure Manual. User fees will be established according to Board policy.

6/97

5170 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Morrison Academy is open to all students legally recognized as foreigners by the Republic of China who have adequate proficiency in English. No discrimination in the admissions policy is made on the basis of race or gender. Missionary and non-missionary percentages will be maintained in order to focus on the school's main goal of educating missionary children in a Christian environment.

Morrison Academy provides educational services for students at various geographical locations. Parents in those locations seeking services at a Morrison School that is not in their geographical location must make a written application for exception to the Board of Trustees for consideration.

1/05

5205 ENROLLMENT LIMITATIONS

Enrollment in Morrison Academy is restricted to students that meet the ROC requirements for enrollment in international schools.

 
Enrollment Ratios 

The Board shall set enrollment limits according to the space available in the physical plant, as well as other considerations which will protect the integrity of the school's primary purpose of educating the
children of missionaries in Taiwan.

• A minimum of 30% of the students in the Morrison system shall be the children of missionary parents. 
• A minimum of 30% of the students at each K-12 campus shall be the children of missionary parents. 
• Other campuses may not have fewer than 20% children of missionary parents.   

The ratio of missionary to non-missionary children shall be regularly monitored. If missionary children enrollment falls below these minimums, the Superintendent shall report the enrollment trends and anticipated changes as well as the steps that will be taken to bring enrollments within the minimums in a timely and appropriate manner. This report shall be given by no later than the third board meeting of each year.  In order to provide continuity in educational programs, temporary exceptions to these enrollment ratios may be granted by special Board action. Everything possible will be done to accommodate missionary children on a priority basis. 

Grade Level Enrollment Limits 

Enrollment in each grade level (K-8) shall be maintained within the following limits: 

In split grade level classrooms, Grades 1-8, classes shall be limited to a maximum of 20 students. In multi-level (three or more grade levels) classrooms, Grades 1-6, classes shall be limited to 12 students. Kindergarten through Grade 8 shall be limited to one section per grade level on each campus. Elementary/middle school enrollment limits may be exceeded in order to include additional newly enrolled children of missionaries.  Enrollment shall be brought back in line as soon as possible by normal attrition. High school enrollment shall be maintained within the following limits: 

Enrollment for grades 10-12 shall include qualified students transferring within the system and new missionary students. Other new students will not be admitted if enrollment for the grade level already exceeds the limit. A second section of a given high school course will not be scheduled until the maximum section size is exceeded. The Superintendent, after consultation with or upon request from a principal, may make an exception to these Grade Level Enrollment Limits.  The Superintendent shall report all exceptions at a meeting of the Board of Trustees. 

5210 ADMISSION PRIORITIES

After the applicant's age and citizenship requirements have been satisfied, admission priorities for students seeking to enroll at Morrison Academy will be as follows:

FIRST PRIORITY - Children of missionaries (see definition in Policy #1613 MISSIONARY)

SECOND PRIORITY - Children of Christian Workers (see definition in Policy #1614 CHRISTIAN WORKER)

THIRD PRIORITY - Other children.  The following factors will be given equal consideration in making enrollment decisions:

1. The applicant's potential for making a positive contribution to a Christian school environment;
2. Morrison's ability to meet the educational needs of the applicant;
3. The English language proficiency of the applicant;
4. The applicant has brothers or sisters currently enrolled in Morrison Academy;
5. The applicant's parent(s) attended Morrison Academy.

11/07

5220 AGE FOR ENTRANCE

Kindergarten

Children must be five years old by November 1 of the year they wish to enter kindergarten.  The Principal may deny enrollment if it is determined by standardized testing that sufficient maturity is lacking for the students who meet the age criterion.

 First Grade

Children must be six years old by November 1 of the year they wish to enter first grade, and have been promoted from a kindergarten recognized by Morrison Academy. The Principal may waive the kindergarten promotion requirement providing that the child is ready for the first grade, as determined by standardized testing.

5/08

5230 GRADE PLACEMENT

Students are ordinarily placed into the appropriate grade indicated by their school records

When a student's previous academic progress is questionable, or a student is transferring from another system of education and placement level may be unclear, the following criteria are considered in deciding grade placement:
• school records;
• chronological age;
• evidence of maturity and;
• standardized placement and/or achievement test scores.

Students identified as having special needs or ELL needs will be placed according to  Policy #5240 SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS or Policy #5250 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER , respectively. 

In cases of high achievement, students normally will not be placed ahead of their age appropriate grade.

5/08

5235 TRANSFER

Students who relocate due to a parent moving within Taiwan will normally be allowed to transfer to the closest Morrison school with duplicate services, providing that Policy 5205 Enrollment Limitations and Policy 5240 Special Needs Students - Enrollment Limitations are not exceeded.

Students who have completed the course of study available at a campus or satellite school will be allowed to transfer to another Morrison School to continue their education, provided they meet the criteria established in Policy 5290 Students' Living Arrangements and Policy 5351 Continuing Enrollment.

6/02

5240 SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

Definitions

Special needs students are those students who require special educational arrangements (Individual Education Plan or IEP) and/or related support services in order to allow them to function at an age/grade appropriate level, due to having been identified as having physical, mental, behavioral, or sensory characteristics that deviate from the norm.

Admittance

Students who have profound special needs will be ineligible for admittance. Normally, special needs students who are not children of missionaries will be ineligible for admittance to the school. Exceptions may be made by the superintendent for moderate level special needs students who are not the children of missionaries, providing the school is capable of meeting their educational needs.

In addition to normal admission procedures, the Principal will determine eligibility for admission using the following criteria:
1. The ability of the school to provide qualified personnel and appropriate resources beyond the year of admittance.
2. The school's potential for helping the family meet their educational goals for the student.
3. The results of screening, interview, and testing procedures.
4. Enrollment limitations as stated in Policy 5205.
5. The strengths of the teacher(s).

Parents will be notified if admittance is contingent upon participation in special needs classes and/or related support services, and will be notified of the cost of such services.

Grade Placement

The principal, when possible, will consult with appropriate staff members regarding grade placement of special needs students. The principal will make the final decision regarding grade placement after appropriate testing and consultation.

The major factors in determining grade placement are age, maturation, academic ability, and past school performance. In most cases, special needs students will be placed no lower than one grade below his/her expected grade level, as determined by chronological age. The Superintendent, after consultation with or request from the principal, may approve a placement of a student lower than one grade level below his/her expected grade level.

Individual Educational Plan

An IEP will be developed for each student who has been identified as a special needs student. The IEP is to be evaluated at least once each semester, with reports to the administrator and appropriate teacher(s). Feedback is to be given to parents at least as often as the school's regular reporting periods.

5/08

5250 English Language Learners

Definitions

English Language Learners (ELL) are those students who require extra language support in order to function at an age or grade appropriate level.

Admittance

ELL students may be admitted if there is a reasonable probability that they will be performing at their appropriate age/grade level within three years of admittance. Those students who have significant ELL needs at the 6-12 grade levels will be ineligible for admittance. Exceptions may be made by the Superintendent for the children of missionaries.

In addition to normal admission procedures, the Principal will determine eligibility for admission using the following criteria:

1. The ability of the school to provide qualified personnel and appropriate resources beyond the year of admittance.
2. The school's potential for helping the family meet their educational goals for the student.
3. The results of screening, interview, and testing procedures.
4. Enrollment limitations as stated in Policy 5205.
5. The strengths of the teacher(s).

Parents will be notified if admittance is contingent upon participation in the ELL program and will be notified of the cost of such services.

Grade Placement

The principal, when possible, will consult with appropriate staff members regarding grade placement of ELL students. The principal will make the final decision regarding grade placement after appropriate testing and consultation.

The major factors in determining grade placement are age, maturation, academic ability, and past school performance. In most cases, ELL students will be placed no lower than one grade below his/her expected grade level, as determined by chronological age. The Superintendent, after consultation with or request from the principal, may approve a placement of a student lower than one grade level below his/her expected grade level.

5/08

5270 SPECIAL CASES

Students who are married, pregnant or have children, or other special cases, will be considered for admission on an individual basis.

 6/95

5280 POST SECONDARY

In view of the fact that it is not the purpose of Morrison Academy to provide training beyond the high school academic level, students with a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, cannot be accepted.

3/03

5290 STUDENTS' LIVING ARRANGEMENTS

During the school calendar year, students enrolled at Morrison Academy must live with a parent, guardian, or an adult designated by a parent or guardian. Any designated adult must be approved by the school principal. Failure to abide by this regulation will result in the student's termination of enrollment from Morrison Academy. For all students not living with their parents, a form must be submitted by the parent to the principal designating a legal guardian for the student.

3/07

5300 SCHOOL GOALS

Morrison Academy will endeavor,

1. In working with students, to
   
   1. Integrate Christian faith and learning into the curriculum.
   2. Seek to actively engage students in learning.
   3. Strive to adapt instruction to the experiences, the maturation, the abilities, and the learning styles of individual students.
   4. Maintain curriculum standards acceptable for entrance into schools and colleges of high academic standing in the United States while serving the needs of all students.
2. In working with families, to
   
   1. Cooperate closely with parents regarding the student's progress.
   2. Seek to understand the parents' educational expectations for their children.
   3. Help parents to understand the school's purpose and program.
   4. Help parents of non-American heritage to understand the effects of the school's culture on their children.
3. In working with students of many cultural heritages, to
   
   1. Provide supplemental instruction for students who are identified as English language learner.
   2. Encourage understanding of religious, cultural, and national customs and values.
   3. Help students acquire a sense of ownership in their own language and culture.
4. In working with missions and missionaries serving in Taiwan, to
   
   1. Provide Christian educational opportunity for K-12 students based on a USA model.
   2. Provide regional campuses
   3. Provide satellite school educational opportunities
   4. Provide assistance to parents who are home schooling their children

3/07

5310 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Instructional objectives shall be maintained for each educational program and curricular area in the school. These objectives will serve as a basis for instruction and evaluation.

5/92

5320 SELECTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The Superintendent, Principals, and the Director of Curriculum and Professional Development are responsible for coordinating and directing the selection of school materials. A list of textbooks and non-consumable materials shall be kept for each instructional program.

 11/06

5330 INSTRUCTIONAL TIME REQUIREMENTS

The school year shall provide 180 plus/minus 2 instructional days. To be counted as an instructional day, a minimum of 180 minutes of instructional time shall be provided.

The first day of the school year will normally be the third Monday of August. Student vacations will include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Fall break (5 week days)
• American Thanksgiving (2 week days)
• Christmas break (10 week days)
• Chinese New Year break (5 week days)
• Easter break (5 week days)

The starting and closing times for each school will be established by the Campus principal, with the approval of the Superintendent.

A normal school day, including lunch and passing time, will be:

Kindergarten - not less than 180 minutes

Elementary/Middle School - not less than 330 minutes

High School - not less than 360 minutes

The Superintendent and/or campus principal may order the closing of school in an emergency. Days lost will be made up as recommended by the Superintendent.

12/97

5340 STUDENT RECORDS

The school will maintain educational records for each student which reflect the academic, physical, emotional, and social aspects of the child's development in the educational process. Administrative guidelines shall be established to insure that records are kept in a fair, accurate, and appropriate manner.

The school recognizes the individual's right to privacy and the right of students, parents, or guardians to review school records in the presence of appropriate professional staff. Parents or guardians of minor students also have the right to obtain copies of educational records pertaining to their child.

Students over eighteen and parents of minor students have the right to challenge contents of school records to insure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of the student.

A student's records will be sent to another educational institution when requested by the student who is eighteen years of age or older or by the parent when the student in question is a minor.

 3/07

5350 WITHDRAWAL

Students may withdraw from school at any time during the school year following the completion of a withdrawal form.

No records or academic credit can be granted until financial obligations have been settled.

 5/92

5351 CONTINUING ENROLLMENT

Student acceptance is based on the assumption that programs being offered meet the needs of the student. Students are readmitted on a continuing basis, if they meet the following stipulations:

1. Compliance with policies and procedures regarding passport requirements
2. Age-equivalent academic progress, or enrollment in a modified instructional program
3. Conduct which is consistent with school policies and procedures
4. Influence consistent with Christian principles
5. Compliance with policies and procedures regarding students' living arrangements

When, in the judgment of the school administration, programs and personnel resources do not adequately meet the needs of a student, or when one or more of the above mentioned stipulations are not met, enrollment may be discontinued by the Superintendent (see Policy #5540 - TERMINATION OF ENROLLMENT).

 6/95

5352 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credits each semester. Credits will be granted on the basis of acceptable grades for class time spent. Any exceptions to this policy will be made by the principal with the superintendent's approval. 

5/08

5353 COMMENCEMENT AWARDS

Each year, at the high school Commencement ceremony, the Board of Trustees shall present awards in recognition of student excellence in scholarship, service, citizenship, music, drama, athletics, and other activities that are deemed appropriate. The awards will be listed in the High School Handbook.

12/96

5354 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

 1/04

5360 ABSENCES

The administration will be responsible to develop regulations concerning student absences, tardiness, truancy, and criteria for re-admission. Such regulations shall be made available to students and parents.

 5/92

5361 REPORT CARDS

The progress of each student should be reported to the parents of that student periodically throughout the school year. Report cards shall be distributed on a regular schedule established by the administration. Every effort will be made to convey to students and parents an accurate appraisal of the academic progress and achievement being experienced by the student in the current school year.

5/92

5362 PROMOTION AND RETENTION

Promotions and retentions have as their objective, the placing of students in an environment where maximum development will take place. According to established administrative regulations, a child may be retained in the same grade for another year. A retention or promotion will take place only after consultation with parents, teachers, and the principal.

3/03

5363 ACADEMIC PROBATION

Students with academic deficiencies may be placed on academic probation. The conditions of such probation will be individually established by the administration, guidance counselors, and teaching staff.

5/92

5364 HOMEWORK

Students are to receive reasonable homework assignments that complement classroom instruction. Every effort should be made to see that homework assignments are understood, relevant to the curriculum, as interesting as possible, and that students have the means and materials to complete their work with minimum frustration.

 5/92

5365 FIELD TRIPS

Field trips may be taken in order to utilize the community in areas related to subject matter taught in class. Field trips are considered a regular school function and students are expected to be present.

3/03

5366 LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS

Library media centers will be established and maintained for each school and will be staffed with qualified personnel.

The Morrison Academy Library Media Centers will provide a diverse collection of library materials and services to meet the needs of the school communities they serve.

The library media centers will provide materials to support, supplement, and enrich curriculum. These materials should represent a wide range of viewpoints which reflect not only our school communities' informational needs and interests, but also our school's philosophy, mission, and vision statements.

1/02

5367 MUSIC LESSONS

Music lessons may be provided for an additional fee. Lessons may be scheduled during the school day, as required.

5/92

5368 OFF-CAMPUS EDUCATION

The school encourages appropriate use of educational opportunities in the community, such as work-study, study at universities, etc. Credit may be given for special off-campus educational programs which have been approved by the administration.

5/92

• Profanity
• Provocative sexual behavior
• Premarital sex
• Homosexual activities
• Possession or use of pornographic materials
• Promotion or involvement in the occult
• Promotion or use of excessive violence
• Possession, use, or promotion of unauthorized controlled substances, illegal drugs, tobacco products, or alcoholic beverages.
• Possession or use of potentially dangerous items including, but not limited to, fireworks, knives, guns, and martial arts weapons.  The Campus Principal may grant exceptions for adult-supervised use of potentially dangerous items.

3/06

5410 CLOSED CAMPUS

In the interest of maintaining student safety, Morrison Academy students are required to remain on the school campus throughout the school day. Exceptions may be granted by the Principal.

5/92

5420 DRESS CODE

Administrative regulations should outline dress codes that are appropriate for each campus. Clothing should not be revealing, bizarre, or bear offensive slogans. Cleanliness, neatness, good grooming, and respect for host country cultural customs are standards Morrison Academy desires to uphold.

 3/03

5450 SEARCH AND SEIZURE

School lockers and desks are the property of Morrison Academy and are available to the students for their convenience. Administrators reserve the right to search a student's locker, without permission of the student, whenever it is reasonable to assume that the locker contains items which may be hazardous, illegal, in violation of school rules, or stolen.

 5/92

5460 HARASSMENT - STUDENT

Morrison Academy is committed to maintaining an academic and boarding environment in which all individuals treat each other with dignity and respect and which is free from all forms of intimidation, exploitation and harassment, including sexual harassment. The Academy is prepared to take action to prevent and correct any violations of this policy. Anyone who violates this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of enrollment or dismissal.Harassment between employee/adult volunteer and student, student and student, and employee/adult volunteer/student and boarding parent's child are all prohibited under this policy.Harassment is defined in Policy 1650 HARASSMENT.

Reporting Harassment

11/06

5470 GRIEVANCES - STUDENT/PARENT

The administration will follow established grievance procedures based on the principles of Matthew 18:15-17, ensuring that proper due process and documentation standards are observed. The Morrison Academy Organizational Chart will serve as a guide to the appeal process of a grievance

 12/96

5480 SOCIAL DANCING 

Morrison Academy does not sponsor or host social dances.

6/03

5510 PHILOSOPHY OF DISCIPLINE

Teachers and administrators will administer discipline according to the following guidelines:

1. Means that will help children be responsible for their own actions.
2. Fairness and equity based upon due process and established guidelines.
3. Pertinent and frequent communication to parents regarding issues of discipline.
4. Settling of discipline issues promptly at the lowest appropriate level of control.

 5/92

5520 CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

 In accordance with Taiwan law, corporal punishment will not be administered.

 5/01

5530 SUSPENSION

 Suspension from school may occur for violations of school rules which are deemed by the administration to be a serious detriment to the student, the staff, or the school. Suspensions will be administered according to established administrative procedures.

 Students whose presence pose a continuing danger to persons, property, or are an on-going threat or disruption to the academic process, may be immediately removed from school.

 The length and terms of a suspension will depend on the situation and the discretion of the Principal. If the suspension is longer than two days, then the Superintendent will be notified.

 At the time of suspension, the Principal will confer with the parents or guardians regarding the reasons for suspension, with conditions of readmission established in writing.

 6/95

5532 PROBATION

 In the event that a student fails to meet the stipulations for continuing enrollment (see Policy #5351 - CONTINUING ENROLLMENT), the Principal may choose to place the student on probationary status for a specified period of time, normally no less than five weeks and no more than nine weeks before a full review. Probationary status is to serve as an intermediate step, prior to discontinuing a student's enrollment, in order to give the student an opportunity to comply with the continuing enrollment stipulations. However, probation is not a mandatory step before expulsion. The student's probationary status will be reviewed at the end of the specified period of time.

The Principal will document any such action and will inform the Superintendent when and why a student is placed on or taken off of probationary status. Furthermore, the parent/guardian will be notified verbally and in writing at the time their child is placed on probation.

6/97

 5540 TERMINATION OF ENROLLMENT

The Superintendent, after referral from the Principal, may terminate a student's enrollment for the reasons outlined in Policy #5351 CONTINUING ENROLLMENT. The administration will insure that all aspects of termination of enrollment proceedings will be properly documented and will follow proper due process procedures. The Superintendent will report to the Board any student whose enrollment has been terminated. Parents may appeal to the Board of Trustees in writing within one week after official notification of termination of enrollment.

6/95

5610 STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Consistent with its stated philosophy, goals and objectives, and in accordance with established regulations, Morrison Academy will provide a variety of athletic, social, cultural, and recreational activities for the development of students. There will be no school-initiated student activities on Sunday.

5/92

5620 NON-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Non-curricular activities shall be governed according to the following provisions:

1. Student Work Programs - Any student work program for which the school assumes responsibility requires prior administrative approval.
2. Contests for Students - Contests or competitions which are organized specifically for students of Morrison Academy or in which students participate as representatives of Morrison Academy must be approved by the Administration.
3. Soliciting - No organization, individual, or business is allowed to solicit contributions or services from or to sell goods or services to students without the permission of the administration.
4. Distribution of Materials - Distribution of materials to students must be for purposes authorized by the Administration.
5. Other After School Activities - Other after school activities requiring the use of school facilities and/or grounds need prior administrative approval.  The campus principal may authorize school personnel to serve community based organizations and to provide services such as the collection of fees.

3/07

5640 STUDENT TRAVEL

Eligibility for participating in a school event, other than a field trip, which requires a student to miss school will be determined by administrative guidelines which take into consideration academic standing and previous school absences in accordance with Policy 5360 Absences.

The school will provide for the transportation of students who are participating in on-island, school-sponsored, extra-curricular activities.

Class trips will be within the boundaries of the Province of Taiwan.

Off-island travel for school-sponsored, extra-curricular activities will be limited to high schoolers.

Off-island trips may be academic, extra-curricular, or ministry related. All off-island trips must be approved by the Superintendent at least one month prior to the departure date.

An adequate number of chaperones will be provided for off-island events. All chaperones must be approved by the principal. Chaperones' travel and housing expenses will be covered by the school for school-sponsored trips.

The school will make arrangements for transportation and housing. Travel and housing expenses will be financed through campus principal-approved fund raising and through the participants' families. Normally, a family will provide at least half of the funding. Funds to cover anticipated costs should be received by the school prior to authorization for payment of expenses.

11/06

5650 MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The official representatives of high school and middle school students are their respective Student Councils. These Student Councils, through their constitution and by-laws, act as representatives to the school administration.

 5/92

5660 STANDARDS FOR STUDENT PRODUCTIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Morrison Academy seeks to maintain standards for student productions and publications that will provide for freedom in creative expression while not being unduly offensive to those in our community from diverse ethnic, theological, and life-style backgrounds. All productions or publications are subject to prior administrative review according to established regulations. The publication or distribution of unauthorized materials on campus is prohibited. The keynote of any production or publication must be wholesomeness. Therefore, the following should be omitted:

1. All references to speech or materials that are questionable in terms of immoral conduct.
2. Blasphemy, profanity, vulgarity, or any misuse of God's name.
3. Any material that might be contrary to upholding a Biblical position.
4. Anything that focuses on or encourages practices of a questionable nature, such as smoking, drinking, drunkenness, drug abuse, etc.
5. Anything that would be offensive to the Chinese community.
6. Articles and editorials that may be sensitive for political or public relations reasons.

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5700 ABDUCTION AND RANSOM (STUDENT)

Every reasonable effort shall be made to maintain the safety of Morrison Academy students. In the event that any member of the Morrison Academy student body should be abducted, and a ransom be demanded of the school, it is the policy of Morrison Academy not to accede to such demands.

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5705 CHILD ABUSE

Child abuse is defined in Policy 1651 CHILD ABUSE. Morrison Academy is committed to protecting all children within the Morrison Academy community from abuse experienced at home or within the academic, boarding or extra-curricular environment of the school.  Such abuse may include staff/student, student/student, non-staff adult/student, parent/child, or sibling/child. The Academy is prepared to investigate all allegations of child abuse and to take corrective action within the limits of its organizational jurisdiction. It will comply fully with the laws of the ROC with regards to any suspected case of child abuse. Violation of this policy by anyone associated with the Academy will result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment or enrollment.It is the responsibility of all employees, adult volunteers and students to report any suspected cases of child abuse.

Prevention

1. As part of the application process for employment, applicants will read and will testify that they have read this policy. Furthermore, they will grant Morrison Academy permission to obtain a police report with respect to any registered misbehavior as it relates to child abuse.
2. As part of the student application process for enrollment, applicants or their parents will read and will testify that they have read this policy.
3. All students will receive age appropriate instruction concerning protection.
4. Morrison personnel will promote an atmosphere where students/children know which adults to approach if they have any concerns about any aspect of safety.
5. Staff members and students will be advised to use discretion and care when involved in any one-on-one situation.
6. Staff orientation and training on preventing, recognizing, and confronting child abuse is required for all staff on a yearly basis.
7. Faculty and staff are responsible to provide the type of supervision that will minimize the risk of abuse.

Discovery

1. Any adult receiving a report, witnessing, or having reason to suspect child abuse must report it to the Campus Principal/Director of Boarding Services without delay. If the Campus Principal/Director of Boarding Services is implicated, or if the case warrants special handling, the report should go to the Superintendent. If the Superintendent or a member of his family is implicated, then the report shall go to the Board of Trustees Chair.
2. Anyone who receives a report or allegation of child abuse by a child or an adult must treat the reporter with an attitude of "respect and belief."
3. Even if there is reason to doubt a report, the person receiving the report must communicate the information accurately, completely, and immediately to his/her supervisor.

Reporting

All reports of allegations or discovery of abuse must be submitted to the Superintendent within 24 hours and must be documented in writing. During this reporting process care must be exercised to protect both the victim and the alleged perpetrator by restricting information access to those who need and have the authority to know.Reports should include the following information:

1. Name of the persons reporting and submitting the information
2. Alleged victim's name and parent's name(s)
3. Alleged perpetrator's name
4. How the information was obtained
5. Details of what was reported or suspected (dates, times, places, specifics of what happened). Quote exactly the spoken or written words as much as possible.
6. Date
7. Who has been contacted and when

Investigation and Action

The Academy will fully investigate every complaint. The Campus Principal and/or the Director of Boarding Services will direct an investigation in cases where a student, adult volunteer, or parent is the alleged perpetrator. If the complaint is against an employee, the Superintendent will oversee the investigation. If the complaint is against the Superintendent or a member of his family, then the Board of Trustees Chair will oversee the investigation.  The nature of the complaint may necessitate that the employee be put on a paid leave of absence or a student be temporarily removed from the school premises. Employees, adult volunteers and students are expected to fully cooperate in any complaint or investigation that might involve child abuse. Anyone who conceals information or knowingly provides false or misleading information will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including dismissal or termination of enrollment. If the investigation confirms the allegations, prompt corrective action shall be taken. Action should include:

1. Immediate protection for the victim(s) and reporting persons.
2. Notification of the victim's parents and the Board of Trustees Chair through the Superintendent as soon as possible about the allegations and the investigation process.
3. Provision of appropriate public information to the school community under the direction of the Superintendent.
4. Provision of programs of counseling and care for victims, "near victims," and the perpetrator to whatever extent is possible under the circumstances.
5. As much as possible restricting information about the incident to those who need to know.

Any employee or student found to be responsible for child abuse in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of enrollment or dismissal. The severity of the disciplinary action will be based upon the circumstances of the infraction.If the investigation confirms that the alleged abuse did not occur, the following actions shall be taken:The person directing the investigation will make a report to the Superintendent stating what steps were taken and that the person was discovered to be innocent.  All individuals who were made privy to the allegation shall be contacted and told that the individual is innocent.   Accusations with intent to defame will result in disciplinary action appropriate to the situation.

Confidant

Morrison Academy will appoint one or more trusted and reliable adult confidants to receive complaints from individuals who believe that their child abuse report was not addressed.  Confidants shall not have formal responsibilities at Morrison Academy.  Confidants will report complaints to the Superintendent, who shall investigate the complaints.

5710 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND HEALTH RECORDS

A health history, immunization record, and current physical examination is required of each student upon initial registration at school. A physical examination is also required for students in grades six and nine. If these requirements are not met within 30 days of enrollment, the Principal may prevent a student from attending school until completed.

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5730 PARENTAL APPROVAL FOR ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION

Parental approval of student participation in inter-scholastic sports is required prior to practice or competition.

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5735 ATHLETIC INSURANCE

The principal or his/her designee is responsible to see that each athlete participating in school-sponsored team sports has medical insurance coverage.

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5740 AIDS/HIV-POSITIVE STUDENTS

Morrison Academy views infection with the AIDS/HIV (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome/human immunodeficiency virus) as a deep personal tragedy deserving of community support, understanding, and confidentiality. It also believes that the contagion factor of AIDS/HIV is often greatly exaggerated, but is nevertheless a matter which requires care and discretion. Therefore, the school must be informed of any student tested HIV-positive, and will maintain procedures which are appropriate for the general welfare of all students and staff and of the infected student. Morrison Academy will abide by the laws of the Republic of China regarding foreigners with AIDS/HIV. The school may require an AIDS/HIV test of any student at any time he or she has been ill with symptoms which may indicate infection with AIDS/HIV or when it is suspected that he or she has been exposed to AIDS/HIV infection.

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5750 STUDENT VEHICLE USE

Students who drive a motorized vehicle to school are subject to school regulations regarding vehicle use. Such regulations shall be determined by the administration of the school. Students are not to ride or drive any vehicle on campus except as authorized. The school does not condone students commuting to school in or on motorized vehicles without proper registration, licensing and insurance.

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5760 ADHERENCE TO TAIWAN LAW

Students are expected to adhere to the laws of Taiwan.

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