Discipline Plan
To maintain a positive learning environment and standards that are consistent with our Catholic philosophy, it is essential that students exhibit a sense of responsibility and respect for themselves as well as others.
Generally, the teacher will deal with infractions. When an incident is called to the attention of one in authority, an investigation automatically takes place with all parties involved. When sufficient information is obtained from the investigation, appropriate disciplinary measures are taken. More serious offenses are brought to the attention of the administration.
We use a system of demerits and detentions. When a demerit or detention slip is brought home, it must be signed by the parent and returned the next day to the homeroom teacher. Detentions are served from 3-4 P.M. on a designated day.
** 3 demerits = a 1-hour after-school detention
** a third detention = a 1-hour after-school detention plus a 1-day in-school suspension
Students serving in-school suspensions are required to complete any work assigned during the regular school schedule. In-school suspensions are not usually scheduled in advance.
The school reserves the right to employ the following procedures in dealing with instances of inappropriate behavior:
1. The school administrators or teachers may confiscate inappropriate or objectionable materials from students or objects that may be used for inappropriate behavior. Some confiscated items may be returned only to a parent.
2. The school administrators reserve the right to determine the degree of punishment (demerit, detention, suspension, expulsion) depending on the circumstances and facts determined by an investigation.
3. The school administration has the right to request full payment for total replacement and/or monetary reimbursement for broken objects resulting from a deliberate or accidental breakage. This monetary reimbursement includes St. John property as well as student and/or teacher personal belongings.
4. Field trips and other school activities are privileges afforded to students, not absolute rights. Students may jeopardize their privileges if they do not conform to the academic and/or behavioral expectations.
5. The administration reserves the right to deny a student participation in any school related activities.
6. The administration reserves the right to request that a student’s parent accompany him/her on a field trip or on any school activity during the school day or outside school hours.
7. The administration reserves the right to deny a student participation in a field trip or any other school activity during the school day or outside school hours.
8. The principal reserves the right to require ongoing counseling or psychological testing.
9. The principal reserves the right to deny renewal of registration for the subsequent school year.
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