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The rules are in place to help students grow to become good, practicing Christians that will make our society a better place. They are also necessary for the successful operation of a school. Specific rules may be posted or of a verbal nature. Students are required to abide by the rules. Improper behavior will result in a consequence. The conduct of all St. Francis Catholic School students should reflect these Christian ideals:
Student's dress and personal appearance should be appropriate for a Catholic school and are primarily the responsibility of each individual student and parent. The school's function is to prevent extremes that might detract from the educational program, promote safety, and to talk with students who apparently do not use good judgement or comply with acceptable standards.
The expected behavior and demeanor in every school situation is that of responsible young ladies and gentlemen. All staff members will help assist students in this area of their growth and development. When standards for behavior are not met, every effort will be made to assist the student to change unacceptable behavior. The initial responsibility for discipline rests with the staff member who has observed the behavior. The principal has overall responsibility for school discipline and provides the necessary penalties suited for inappropriate behavior. Depending upon the seriousness of the offense, a conference with the student(s), parent(s), and the teacher(s) may be required. Students need to comply with the individual classroom rules and procedures as set forth by their respective teachers, as well as with the policies and procedures established by the school. The following is a guideline for consequences and procedures for inappropriate behavior: The individual teacher will handle problems as necessary. Teachers will communicate classroom rules and consequences to the students at the beginning of the year. Occasionally there are students who have not modeled the appropriate behavior even after one or more discussions and/or consequences from their teacher. In these situations the behavior may be looked at as long-term or chronic. In these situations the following plan is generally used:
In the event a student has been involved with serious inappropriate behaviors such as physical violence, vulgar language, tobacco, liquor or drug usage, harassment of others, insubordination, and gross misconduct the following plan is generally used:
Parent notification will occur with any major behavioral concern. A conference with parent and principal may be called with any major behavioral concern.
Disciplinary Procedure Definitions A student will serve time after school for a behavioral problem. The detention must be served THE SAME DAY as the infraction that caused the detention to be issued. Obtaining transportation will be the responsibility of the student. Detentions are served after school until 3:30 p.m. In all cases, parents will be notified of detentions. They may be asked to come to school for a conference. In all situations, the school staff is committed to work with a student to bring about positive change in behavior.
The student is not permitted to attend school nor any school functions. In all cases, parents will be notified of suspensions. A parent conference is required to discuss the suspension before the student is allowed to return to school. All daily work and scheduled tests are to be completed.
A student's permanent separation from school is expulsion. The decision for expulsion rests with the principal and pastor. The Diocesan Superintendent is notified. In considering expulsion, the administrator will consider the student's complete prior record in all areas. These records are available for review prior to hearing.
Harassment can take many forms. It is unwanted behavior which interferes with your life. It limits and denies the rights of others to study, work, and play in the school setting. Harassment makes people feel bad. Everyone has a right to not be harassed, and all students should feel safe at school. If you are being harassed, tell the harasser to STOP and contact a staff member.
Sexual harassment is unwanted behavior of a sexual nature. There are state and federal laws, which prohibit sexual harassment. Some examples include inappropriate gestures or touching, sexual remarks, name calling, spreading rumors, making sexual comments about one's body, or drawing or displaying offensive pictures.
Verbal harassment is unwanted verbal comments that make a person feel bad or unsafe. Examples include teasing to cause embarrassment or threatening to cause harm to the person, or teasing about a person's clothes or appearance.
Racial harassment is unwanted comments regarding a person's ethnic make-up. Examples include ethnic name calling or making negative comments about a particular ethnic group.
Physical harassment is unwanted behavior of a physical nature. Examples include pushing, striking another student, or causing harm. Physical harassment in some cases, is against the law and is defined as battery, assault, or disorderly conduct.
Intimidation is unwanted threats to cause harm. Telling someone to watch their back or that someone is going to beat them up are examples of intimidation. Another example is getting in someone's private space.
Any form of harassment is wrong. Harassment at St. Francis is taken seriously and all complaints are completely investigated. Students who choose to harass another student can expect consequences that may include: in-school suspension, parent notification, parent conference, out of school suspension, and/or police referral
Each student will be assigned a hall locker/and or desk on the first day of school. These are made available to the student for storing school supplies and personal items necessary for use at school. The school cannot be responsible for valuables that students bring to school. Two-way communication devices, boomboxes, walkmans, diskmans, toys, and other distractive devices are not allowed. The desks and lockers are not to be used for any other purpose. Students are to keep their assigned locker unless the issuing teacher or the office changes it. The school will supply locks, no other locks are allowed. The school is not responsible for anything taken from your desk or locker. If you value your personal possessions, keep your locker locked and give your combination to no one! Students are not allowed to use any other student's locker. The lockers and desks are not the student's private property and may be opened and inspected by school administrators at any time, for any reason including searching for stolen items, weapons, drugs, or other items that places students or staff in danger. School personnel may take possession of any item in a locker or desk that violates Wisconsin law or school rules. |
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