Student Life
Handbook | Discipline
A student’s main responsibility is to learn to the best of his or her ability. Teachers can help, but no one can make another person learn against his or her will. A student’s attitude and effort are what will determine how well he or she does at ANC, so we hope students come with a positive attitude and a willingness to work and participate.
We encourage all students to become involved because those who are actively involved in the work of their academic courses, in social life and other extracurricular activities gain the most from their years at ANC. The individual and the school each benefit when this happens.
It is our hope that student will lead virtuous and orderly lives; however, sometimes it is necessary to provide consequences, which we hope will discourage disorderly behavior. Major disciplinary actions might involve probation, suspension, or even expulsion.
Sexual misconduct, involvement with drugs and alcohol, stealing, cheating, vandalism, physical violence, bullying in any form, lying, and irreverence are things which could incur major disciplinary actions. A compilation or repetition of more minor infractions could also bring the same results.
Students should know that the faculty will not tolerate repeated irreverence and classroom disturbances; however, students who wish to cooperate and who are serious about their education will not be bothered with disciplinary actions.
ANC reserves the right to search any room or locker on the campus. We may employ the use of drug sniffing dogs. We reserve the right to drug test students, and to search personal belongings for drugs on school sponsored trips.
ANC does administer consequences for major infractions that occur off campus.
Attending the ANC graduation ceremony is a privilege not a right. The faculty may grant a diploma but not allow the student to participate in the graduation ceremony for disciplinary reasons, poor academic performance, and/or failing to meet other school requirements and responsibilities.