Dismissal

The Associate Head of School has the sole right and discretion to dismiss a student, except for an appeal to the Head of School as set forth below. The Associate Head of School will consult with the Head of School, who will be the sole decision-maker. Any serious infringement of school regulations (such as flagrant, persistent, vicious, illegal, or immoral conduct including but not limited to assault, violation of narcotics laws, possession and/or use of drugs or alcohol, possession or use of weapons, ammunition or explosives, stealing, or vandalism), or failure to live up to the stipulations of disciplinary probation will ordinarily result in immediate dismissal even if it is a first offense. In such instances, the Disciplinary Committee may not be convened as an advisory board only. A student's registration for a subsequent year will be nullified if he is subject to disciplinary action resulting in dismissal prior to the end of a current academic term.

Generally, a student who is dismissed for disciplinary reasons is not eligible to return to the school at any subsequent time. A student and/or his parents facing dismissal will be allowed to provide input as to his position regarding dismissal, but the sole and absolute discretion with respect to dismissal shall remain with the Head of School, whose decision shall be final.