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Discipline Policy

We truly believe that good discipline plays a very important role in the high standard of scholastic excellence here at St. Valentine School. We feel that this discipline policy provides a consistent and just method of enforcing our expectations. Please read the list of "Unacceptable Behaviors" and "Consequences".

Violations of school policy are divided into four levels, each with specific disciplinary action as outlined below:

Level One Violation (includes but is not limited to):

  • Gum Chewing
  • Dress Code
  • Wearing hats/caps in the school building/cafeteria
  • Using inappropriate voice levels
  • Arriving late or unprepared for class
  • Littering inside the classroom or on school grounds

Level One Violations will result in a DEMERIT which must be signed by a parent and returned the next day.

Level Two Violation (includes but is not limited to);

  • Chronic Level One violations (three or more)
  • Possession/use of items disruptive to learning (including electronic devices)
  • Running in hallways, classrooms, stairwells
  • Throwing or shooting objects in the school building
  • Cheating/Plagiarism ( in addition the stuent will be issued a 0% for the assignment)
  • Disrespect of adults, peers, and/or property
  • Profanity
  • Forgery

Level Two Violations will result in a LUNCH DETENTION.  The detention slip must be rsigned by a parent and returned to the school the following day.

Level Three Violation, Harmful Behavior (includes but not limited to);

  • Chronic Level Two Violations ( 3 or more)
  • Physical acts of misconduct such as hitting, kicking, pushing, tripping
  • Verbal abuse, harassment, bullying (either spoken or written)

Level Three Violations will result in an AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION and a meeting with the parent.

Level Four, Unlawful Behavior (includes but is not limited to):

  • Intentional actions resulting in physical harm to others
  • Violations of Diocesan Weapons Policy
  • Violation of the Diocesan Drug and Alchol Policy
  • Stealing
  • Vandalism

Level Four Violations will result ina 1-10 day suspension depending upon the severity of the infraction.  If necessary, the infraction will be referred to the appropriate legal authority.
 
Lunch time detention (see below)

  • When 3 lunch time detentions accumulated, next offense will result in after school detention (see below)
  • Principal/Student Conference (see below)

Lunch-Time Detentions:  Lunchtime detentions will be issued for the following reasons:  minor infractions of classroom rules (gum chewing, dress code violations, disruptive behavior, etc.)  A written notice will be sent home indicating the nature of the offense and the consequence.  Students must have a parent signature on the detention notice and return the notice the following day.  In the event that this does not occur, a telephone call will be made to the parent.  Students in Grades 4-8 will be permitted in the cafeteria to pick up their lunch and return to the designated room to serve their detention.  Students in Grades 1-3 will eat in the cafeteria and spend their playground time in the classroom with the assigned teacher.

After-School Detentions:  After-school detentions will be issued for major infractions of rules (fighting, disrespect of those in authority, etc.)  Infractions that require an after-school detention will also include a conference with the child and a telephone call home.  The principal will supervise after-school detentions.

Parent Conferences:  When a parent conference is required, a course of action to correct the behavior of the student will be developed.  This may include ESAP Team referral. ____________


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