CODE OF DISCIPLINE

Discipline, according to the educational style of St. John Bosco, attempts to lead the student to internalize his/her beliefs into self-discipline, good citizenship, cooperation and social responsibility through reason, religion and loving-kindness. The school aims at motivating students to develop Christian values and an environment conducive to learning.

Faculty and/or staff will enforce this code of discipline when student’s behavior threatens the student’s own safety and/or the safety of others. Students are expected to behave in such a way so as not to hinder their own learning or that of others. They are expected to cooperate with school and classroom rules and to contribute to the creation of an orderly school atmosphere. Parents are expected to assist by cooperating fully with school policies and supporting the administration and faculty in this educative task.

A child who consistently refuses to cooperate is clearly showing that s/he is not profiting from the good the school has to offer. S/he is creating an unfair situation for both teachers and well-intentioned classmates without deriving any personal benefit for her/himself. Under these circumstances, the school reserves the right of probation, suspension, removal / withdrawal, or the recommendation for transfer of students unable to profit from SJV’s educational program.
 

SCHOOL PRIDE

Students benefiting from the values of SJV take pride in their school and strive to keep it safe, clean and orderly. An environment that encourages good learning is maintained by:

• Being in the right place, at the right time for love of God and others
• Showing everyone respect and consideration
• Wearing the school uniform with dignity
• Knowing, understanding and appreciating the purpose of all school rules
• Keeping the school tidy and clean
• Moving in a quiet and orderly manner
• Being prepared and responsible for all assignments
• Developing good study skills and an enthusiasm for learning
• Using all objects for their intended use
• Keeping away from tobacco, alcohol, or other controlled substances (drugs)
• Refraining from gum chewing or from using or playing with any object or substance that has a potential for increasing janitorial and/or maintenance attention.
• Using school supplies that are traditional and conservative

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Jesus’ command to “love one another” is evident in the ways that students interact with each other and with the faculty and staff. Therefore, students of St. John Vianney School:

• Refrain from hostile behavior
• Speak respectfully
• Take responsibility for their own actions
• Respect school property and the property of others
• Refrain from all inappropriate touching

PROACTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES

The faculty and staff of St. John Vianney believe that creating an appropriate learning environment is critical. Learning is what school is all about. Because good learning conditions are critical and because discipline problems are a threat to learning, appropriate behavior and discipline is of the utmost importance.
 

DISCIPLINE FORMAT

Each student will purchase an agenda which includes all monthly discipline calendars.

• The folder must be kept on desk at all times, all classes.
• Parents must sign in the calendar box each evening.
• For each academic day, the following is indicated on the calendar:

1-Tardy
2-Not prepared for class/no homework
3-Class disruption
4-Bullying
5-Uniform violation
6-Other

• No notation, a smiley face, or a positive comment means that your child had a great day!
• If there is a concern, the teacher will highlight or circle the number that corresponds with the concern.
• If the concern is not one of the five listed, the teacher will write it in.
• The teacher will check the folder after morning announcements. The SIGNATURE is a HW grade (100% or 0%).
• If child has 2+ teachers, teachers will color code and send this information home in a parent letter.
• At the end of the month, the calendars are collected and kept on file. New calendars are given monthly.
• Teachers will acknowledge those students who have had “clean slates” all week, month, quarter, and/or year.
• A lost agenda results in an automatic detention with a $5.00 fee for a new agenda.
• 3 notations/day or 5/week = referral.
o The teacher completes the school referral form and the student must meet personally with administration. Parents are contacted.
• 3 referrals = detention.
• LOCATION AND TIME FOR DETENTIONS TO BE DETERMINED
• 3 detentions = suspension
• 3 suspensions = expulsion

v Automatic detention:

t Homework that has not been turned in within 48 hours of due date/time. (Note: student still receives a 0% on the assignment.)
t Offensive language, disrespect, disobedience
t Misbehavior
t Gum chewing
t Bullying (name-calling, pushing, . . .)
t Cheating (Student also receives a 0% which cannot be made up.)
t Lying
t Cursing, swearing, profanity
t Graffiti
t PDA (public displays of affection)
t Other

v Automatic In-School Suspension (ISS)

t Bullying (fighting, harassment, . . .)
t Cutting class/assemblies/school
t Infractions such as the ones listed under automatic detention might warrant an ISS, OSS, or removal/withdrawal depending on the severity of the incident. This is left to administrative discretion, with parish and diocesan consultation as needed.

v Automatic Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) or removal / withdrawal

t Vandalism, threats
t Possession of cigarettes and/or lighters
t Other

v Automatic Removal / Withdrawal

t Possession/use of alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia in school
t Possession of a weapon in school

t Possession / distribution of pornography
t Possession/use of fireworks or bomb making materials
t Serious threats
t Other

For all cases regarding suspension or removal/withdrawal, due diligence will be practiced and the parents will be contacted. For any serious incidents, the police will be called.

At the end of each school day an announcement will be made calling for all students who received a mark in their discipline folder or who have received a detention. The Principal or the Assistant Principal will meet with each child individually regarding the referral.

 Please call 623-932-2434 for more information regarding disciplinary policies.