Discipline Policy
Middle School Guidelines
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2010 -PDF) A student who chooses to disrupt the good order of the school or to violate a policy or regulation will have to accept the consequences of those irresponsible choices. Appropriate discipline is within the discretion of the principal. Accountability for uncooperative, disruptive or unsafe behavior may take any of the following forms: misconduct referrals or warnings punishment assignments denial of privileges detention in school suspension out of school suspension or expulsion Harassment is any sort of continuing behavior that is annoying, including inappropriate Internet communication. It can be words, gestures and actions, which tend to annoy, alarm, and abuse (verbally) another person. A person commits a petty misdemeanor if, with purpose to harass another, he or she: (1) makes a telephone call without purpose of legitimate communication or (2) insults, taunts or challenges another in a manner likely to promote a disorderly response; or (3) makes repeated communications anonymously or at extremely inconvenient hours, or in offensive coarse language; or (4) subjects another to an offensive touching; or (5) engages in any other course of alarming conduct serving no legitimate purpose of the actor.Harassment occurs then, when one person makes repeated verbal written or physical contact with another person who does not want these contacts. Bullying is a particular type of harassment that generally involves some force, whether overt or subtle. Exclusion is widely considered to be a form of bullying, even though there may be no apparent contact. By ignoring or excluding an individual from participation in some group activity, the bully demonstrates his or her force of power. Actions that violate the law, threaten or cause harm to other students or staff members, disrupt or impede the welfare and progress of the school community, or bring discredit to the school will not be tolerated. Such actions or other severe violations of school rules may result in immediate expulsion. If a student persists in violating basic obligations of courtesy, consideration, respect, cooperation or safety, a principal/parent/student conference will be scheduled. All subsequent discipline, counseling, consultation and corrective action plans will be viewed as positive Home-School efforts to help the student improve behavior. If these cooperative efforts of parents and school staff prove ineffective, the student will be subject to expulsion or may be denied re-admittance to the school. Parents should be aware that some harassment might have legal consequences. Teachers will notify parents of any continued misbehaviors via notice. The following items are considered inappropriate behavior for students and may amount to serious disciplinary action: Fighting or participation in activities which result in physical violence to any person. Theft or damage to property of the school or personnel. Indecent or obscene conduct or language while at school or a school-sponsored event. Leaving the school grounds without permission. Smoking on school grounds or at a school sponsored event. Disrespect to teachers, staff members, and other adults. Substance abuse of any kind; drugs or alcohol. Any or all other violations of good order and discipline which in the evaluation of the school staff results in misconduct. DETENTION - is given to students to indicate that conduct needs improvement. Teachers may detain students for the following offenses:Incomplete daily class assignments Consistent lack of school preparation Doing homework during school time Disturbance in the class (passing notes, gum chewing, annoying others) Consistent violation of class or school regulations Consistent un-Christian behavior Parents are given 24-hour notice so that adequate transportation may be provided.For minor offenses at the discretion of the teachers time outs are given. Parents are not notified of these unless the child continues to ignore the warnings that are attached to time-outs. SUSPENSION - exclusions from class and loss of student privileges for a definite period of time. Parents are informed of suspension in writing from the principal and are asked to make an appointment to speak with the principal prior to the reinstatement of the student at school. Suspension is for serious offenses against good conduct policies of the school and community. If a student continues to misbehave after suspension they shall then be referred to the discipline review board. Suspended students will be placed on a probationary status for the school year quarter. If further serious disciplinary action is necessary during the period, the student is subject to further discipline in the form of systematic expulsion. EXPULSION - permanent removal of a student from The Academy of Our Lady of Peace without the possibility or re-admission to the school. Teachers will notify parents of any continued misbehaviors via notice. The following items are considered inappropriate behavior for students: Fighting or participation in activities which result in physical violence to any person. Theft or damage to property of the school or personnel. Indecent or obscene conduct or language while at school or a school-sponsored event. Leaving the school grounds without permission. Smoking on school grounds or at a school sponsored event. Disrespect to teachers, staff members, and other adults. Substance abuse of any kind; drugs or alcohol. Any or all other violations of good order and discipline which in the evaluation of the school staff results in misconduct. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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