|
|
DISCIPLINARY CODE
|
|
Homework/Supply
Policy | Behavior-Demerits
| Detentions |
| Suspensions | Expulsion
| Back | |
|
|
|
The aim of the policies of the School of the Cathedral is to help students assume responsibility for their actions as members of a community. Whenever all individuals freely accept this responsibility, discipline exists. Good discipline, impartially administered, is not an end in itself. Its ultimate purpose is to:
|
| 1. |
Develop
a strong character and sense of responsibility based
on Christian ideals. |
| 2. |
Establish
an atmosphere that will enhance all aspects of
growth and learning of the child. |
| 3. |
Provide
a supportive climate that will promote the welfare
of the individual and school community. |
|
|
|
The School of the Cathedral asks that each student accept responsibility for conduct rightfully expected of a student attending a Catholic School.
Involving parents in the disciplinary process is viewed as the school working together with the home in an effort to emphasize corrective measures aimed at developing within students responsibility for their conduct. Parental indifference to any conference that is deemed necessary may be construed as a lack of concern for the child's education, and may be prejudicial to the child's continued enrollment.
Demerits are accumulated by the trimester. The start of each
trimester deletes any existing demerits previously accrued. Detentions are cumulative from September through June but are not carried forward from year to year. However, a record is maintained in the School Office regarding demerits and detentions received.
Repeat offenders will not be invited to return to the School of the
Cathedral.
Harassment of any kind is unacceptable behavior, and will result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension and expulsion.
The following regulations fall into five categories. Each student has a responsibility to adhere to these regulations at all times while an enrolled student at the School of the Cathedral, including while traveling to and from school and on the parish property, including but not limited to, any school-sponsored event. |
|
Back |
|
|
| |
|
CATEGORY I - HOMEWORK/SUPPLY POLICY |
| |
This section includes policies applicable by teachers.
Homework is not given in the Monsignor Whelan Program in the same manner as prescribed in grades 1-8. Follow the instructions given in the MWP weekly folder regarding work at home or supplies or materials needed for class. The primary grades (1-2) have 30 minutes of home assignments per night. The intermediate grades (3-5) have 1 to 1.5 hours per night. The upper grades (6,7,8) may have 2 or more hours per night. Home assignments are a vital part of our educational program. Students are subject to dismissal for non-compliance with homework requirements. Planning ahead by students for team assignments or projects is a study skill that is best learned early in education. Saving major projects until the last minute is problematic for the student. Teachers communicate by notices or phone calls regarding homework. Please note some more specific procedures listed below. Each teacher will share his/her individual procedure with the students. Please become aware of these.
Students in all grades are to complete homework assignments. Assignments are to be neat, complete, according to directions, and must arrive with the student to class. Students are to have the supplies needed for class (pens, paper, books, etc.).
Grades 3-8 will receive a homework policy/procedure from the teacher. In Grades
3-8, missing homework will be reflected in a student's grade according to the individual teacher's homework policy. A Homework Hotline/Note will be issued to notify parents of missing assignments and materials. Chronic problems in completing homework assignments, and missed tests and work during absences are causes for concern. Parents are encouraged to develop responsible and ethical work habits with their children. Wednesday folders contain important information for parents.
In grades 3-8, test papers are to be signed (please do not
initial) and returned on time according to the dates
specified by the teacher. Full credit will not be given for
late assignments. Computer/printer problems are not acceptable
excuses for missing assignments. Missing homework will be
reflected in a student's grade. The teacher will notify
parents when missed homework will adversely affect a
student's trimester grade. Missing homework is expected to
be handed in the next day. Chronic problems in completing
homework are causes for serious concern. Parents are
encouraged to seek advice of teachers, administrators, or the
school counselor in motivating and structuring the work
habits of students who experience difficulty in this area.
Wednesday folders contain information for review and for
signatures. Please read carefully. Grades 7 and 8 do not use
Wednesday folders.
|
|
Back |
|
CATEGORY
II- BEHAVIOR - DEMERITS |
| |
Infractions against the following regulations will warrant demerits. These demerits shall be administered by the teachers or those assisting the teachers. All demerits shall be communicated to the homeroom teacher and signed by the parents. Any demerit that is not returned, signed, the following day will require a call from the
Assistant Principal. |
| 1. |
Students
are to abide by the dress code established in the Student
Handbook. Complete uniforms are to be worn in the
correct manner. |
| 2. |
Students
are not to chew gum on school property. |
| 3. |
Students
are to be on time for all classes. |
| 4. |
Disrespect
shown to teachers or those assisting teachers is an
infraction. |
| 5. |
Students
are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful,
courteous, and orderly manner, and are expected to comply
with regulations established for the good order of the
entire community in various places at various times. |
|
|
Back |
|
CATEGORY
III - DETENTIONS |
| |
This section
includes a list of violations which will warrant a
detention. |
| 1. |
Three
(3) demerits for regulations in Category II - Behavior |
| 2. |
Dishonesty
on tests, on homework, in conversation |
| 3. |
Threatening
or harassing other students |
| 4. |
Forging
another’s name |
| 5. |
Use
of unbecoming or vulgar language, spoken, written, or by
electronic means. |
| 6. |
Possession
or distribution of indecent literature or pictures |
| 7. |
Leaving
parish property during school hours without permission |
| 8. |
Truancy.
Cutting class is considered truancy, as is remaining home or
elsewhere without knowledge and consent of one parent. |
| 9. |
Failure
to report to a teacher after class, when notified to do so |
| 10. |
Violation of the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement |
| 11. |
Any other violation of a nature similar to those previously enumerated, at the discretion of the appropriate school official, may warrant a detention. |
|
|
Back |
|
CATEGORY
IV- SUSPENSIONS |
| |
The following
violations will be referred immediately to the Principal and
Assistant Principal and may subject the student to
suspension. A meeting will be arranged with the parents. The
time lost from school as a result of the suspension shall be
made up in the manner decided upon by the Administration and
teacher. |
| |
| 1. |
Two
detentions served warrant a one day in-school suspension
with a parent conference with the Assistant Principal. |
| 2. |
If
a student has served an in-school detention and receives two
more detentions, a three day out of school suspension is
issued. A parent conference with the Assistant Principal
will be held. |
| 3. |
Suspension
of up to five days may be warranted for the following: (a conference with the Principal/Assistant Principal will be held with the parents as soon as is reasonably possible):
| a. |
Fighting
(applies to all persons involved in fight) |
| b. |
Stealing |
| c. |
Possession
of a dangerous object |
| d. |
Destruction
of parish or private property |
| e. |
Leaving the property during the school day without permission |
| f. |
Smoking on school/parish property |
|
| 4. |
Violation of the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement. |
| 5. |
Any
other violation similar in nature to those enumerated in
Category III, at the discretion of the appropriate school
official, may warrant a suspension. |
|
|
Back
|
|
CATEGORY V-
EXPULSION |
| This
section includes the violations which may subject the
student to expulsion. |
| 1. |
A
second Category IV offense (#2 through #4). |
| 2. |
The
possession, use, sale or distribution of any drugs, alcohol
or medication in any form on the school premises, the parish
grounds or at any school-oriented activity or function. |
| 3. |
Violation of the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement |
| 4. |
Any other violation similar in nature to those previously enumerated in Category IV, at the discretion of the appropriate school official, may warrant
expulsion.
|
|
|
