Discipline

Saint Joseph School is proud of its safe, orderly atmosphere. It is one, which enables children to learn and to interact with one another and with the staff in a loving; caring environment.  In order to ensure this safe learning environment, a code of discipline is necessary.  This code of discipline not only provides safety for all concerned, but also, enables each child to grow in respect for others as God's children and in the understanding that each of us is responsible for our own actions.

• Detention
  Detention may be given by a teacher (with approval from the principal) or by the principal when a student shows disregard for school rules or school policies.  Parents will be notified in advance of the detention in order that transportation arrangements may be made.  Al detention slips must be signed by the parent and presented by the student at the time of the detention. Detention slips will be kept on file. Accumulation of detention slips may result in further disciplinary action.
• Suspension
  Suspension means that a student is excluded from classes for a given period of time.  During this time it is expected that the student will be at home and/or under the supervision of parents or guardians.  During the period of suspension the student is not to be in school or on the school premises.  He/she will be given school assignments, which are to be completed and handed in upon his/her return to school.  Suspension from school excludes a student from participation in any extra-curricular activities being conducted during this time. Suspension may also be held in school at the discretion of the principal.  Suspensions are given only by the principal or the principal's designee.

• Expulsion (permanent dismissal from school)
  When the spiritual, intellectual, social and/or physical development of any one of our students is threatened by another child through harmful conduct (e.g., fighting, cheating, stealing, smoking, drinking, using drugs, or carrying a weapon or threats of physical ham), this child may be subject to expulsion.  In like manner when the well being of a staff member Is threatened, a student may be subject to expulsion.

 

 

• Failure to accept the leadership and authority of the principal, assistant principal, teachers or other staff members.
• Failure to cooperate with teachers, staff members or other students.
• Failure to be honest and respectful toward others.
• Failure to use acceptable language.
• Failure to accept responsibility for keeping school property clean and safe (e.g., lavatories, lunchroom, classroom and playground).
• Failure to abide by the rule of no gum chewing in the building, on school grounds or on the bus.
• Failure to adhere to uniform policies (e.g., changing out of school uniform without proper permission).
• Failure to complete assigned schoolwork in a timely manner.
• Any reason for which the principal deems it necessary due to the disruption of school order or safety.

• Failure to accept the leadership and authority of the principal, assistant principal, teachers or other staff members.
• Failure to cooperate with teachers, staff members or other students.
• Failure to be honest and respectful toward others.
• Failure to conduct himself/herself in a safe manner, either verbally or physically.
• Failure to use acceptable language.
• Failure to show respect for school and personal property.
• Travel on a school bus to which he/she is not assigned without permission.
• Possession of matches, tobacco, alcohol or drugs.
• Leaving school property before dismissal and without permission.
• Threatening a member of the school community with physical or emotional harm.
• Misuse of the Internet.
• Receiving more than 3 detentions within the same marking period.
• Any reason for which the principal deems it necessary due to the disruption of the safety and order of the school.

• Misuse of the lnternet.
• Possession of any potentially lethal weapon.
• Negatively influencing the entire school community.
• Possession of illegal drugs.
• Threatening a member of the school community with physical harm or emotional harm.
• Receiving more than one suspension.
• Any rule violation, which in the opinion of the principal and pastor seriously affects the safety and order of the school and its community.