Cupertino, CA
Bethel Lutheran School (Finch Ave.)

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.9)

Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are mostly handled in a competent way, though there have been a few exceptions that from time to time have made me worried about the safety of my child

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Director's Description to School's Approach to Discipline

"In the interest of providing a safe, Christian atmosphere at Bethel Lutheran School, the following items are considered reasons or causes for suspension or expulsion from this school. These items are examples only. Suspension or expulsion may follow behavior not specifically listed below at the sole and arbitrary discretion of the school. In serious cases, suspension or expulsion may occur without notice to parent. A student may be suspended or expelled from the school when the principal or a designee of the principal determines that the student has: Harassed students, faculty or others in a harmful way. Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties. This includes parents driving students and or assisting on a field trip. Caused, attempted to cause or threatened to cause physical injury to another person. Possessed, sold or otherwise furnished any firearm, knife, explosive, object that appears to be a replica of a weapon or other dangerous object. Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property. Stolen or attempted to steal school property. Engaged in habitual profanity and/or severe name-calling. Made verbal and/or written threats of a serious nature to students, staff and others in supervision." Extracted from www.bethells.org

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
The bathroom in the 3/4s class is not located in the classroom. This means, when one child has to use the bathroom, the other nine children need to drop what they are doing and travel to the bathroom together. I felt this was very disruptive to a child's play/learning time.

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.8)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (2.8)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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