CODE OF CONDUCT

Our discipline policy has been established in conjunction with the philosophy of Catholic education. As Christian educators, we believe that every child has the ability to learn and should be free to be educated in a Christ-centered atmosphere. This environment is one which promotes mutual respect and is conducive to growth and learning. Such an atmosphere affirms, supports, and witnesses to a loving faith community. Therefore, the child's expected behavior should be a reflection of self-worth and one's respect for others.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

An appreciation for the opportunity of a Catholic education
Reverence during times of prayer, openness and effort in learning the Catholic faith, and in building Catholic leadership
An attitude of service to others
Respect for the rights of the classroom teacher and fellow classmates to help promote an atmosphere that is conducive to teaching and learning
Personal responsibility for learning
Cooperation, consideration, and respect for self and others in speech and actions
Honesty and integrity in personal relationships and school work; appropriate behavior
Good study habits that lead to life-long learning, effort, self-confidence, punctuality, completeness and quality of assignments and class work
Self-care and personal grooming
Regular attendance

CONSEQUENCES
Consequences for behavior which fails to meet these expectations may include but are not limited to the following:

Student conference
After-school detention
Parent phone call
Parent conference
Office referral
Loss of playground/cafeteria privileges
Loss of out of uniform day

SERIOUS VIOLATIONS
Serious violations for which the principal may suspend or expel a student include the following:

Physical abuse of any kind including hitting, kicking, biting or pushing another student or staff member
Use, possession, transmission, or sale of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or weapons
Truancy or unauthorized leaving of school property
Use of vulgar or obscene language or gestures
Verbal abuse of other students or staff
Defying a person in authority or interfering with a teacher's conducting of class
Endangering the safety of others
Vandalism, stealing, or destruction of property

CONSEQUENCES FOR SERIOUS VIOLATIONS

Teacher intervention
Teacher/parent and/or student conference
Referral to the principal
Suspension
Expulsion

ELASTIC CLAUSE

Because it is impossible to foresee all problems which may arise, the administration may take disciplinary action for behavior which violates the spirit and the philosophy of the school even though not specified in this code of conduct.