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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE
In order to create a safe Christian environment in which each child can reach his/her potential the following Code of Conduct has been established. The ultimate goal of this code is that students develop self-discipline. Rules have been established and will be enforced. Good behavior will be reinforced and inappropriate behavior will have its consequences.
A St. Christopher student is expected to:
Behave in a proper Christian, courteous and cooperative manner
Exhibit Gospel values and Catholic meanings
Respect self and others
Work cooperatively with others
Resolve conflicts peacefully, respectfully and ethically
Be courteous and responsive to faculty, staff members, cafeteria and recess supervisors
Listen to and follow direction of teachers, staff and supervisors
Respect school property
Fulfill all academic requirements of their grade
Follow the school dress code
Comply with all classroom rules
General rules of discipline prohibit the following:
FIghting and any other type of improper physical contact
Marring or defacing school property
Posession of drugs, alcohol or weapons of any kind
Language or action that show disrespect for authority or that are demeaning, prejudicial or insulting
Using cell phones, iPods or any other electronic devices during school hours (if a cell phone is brought to school, it must be turned off and kept in a backpack)
Leaving the school property during school hours (this means anytime after a student's arrival whether a buser or a walker)
Personal display of affection
Unacceptable behavior will have consequences that are age appropriate.
Grades K-5
Consequences
- Verbal warning
- Notification of parents
- Teacher directed detention
- Lunch detention
- This detention is for serious misbehavior. It is for students who do not comply with rules repeatedly or do not respond to other punishments.
- Loss of priveleges - including exclusion from field trips and other special events
- Suspension
Grades 6-8
Consequences for students in these grades will follow a demerit system
3 demerits = 1 detention
3 detentions = 1 suspension
A demerit is a warning to the student that he/she has violated one of the school's regulations. Written notification of a demerit will be sent home to the parent. If a demerit is received it is to be signed and returned the next day. If it is not returned the next day, the parent will be called and the student will receive an additional demerit. Demerits for bahavior carry through the entire school year.
Demerits can be given for any of the following:
Inapprproiate language or behavior
Inappropriate response to a teacher or adult
Disregard for school rules
Chewing gum or candy during the school day
Using a cell phone, iPod or any other electronic device (The item will be taken from the student and a parent or guardian must come to school to retrieve it).
Detention is the detaining of a student after school for 1 hour for infractions of school regulations. Detention notification slips must be signed and returned to the school the next day.
Immediate detention can be given for:
Fighting - verbal and/or physical
Defacing school or parish property
Language or action that is threatening, vulgar, prejudicial or insulting
Suspension means that the student must leave school. The student's parents will be called to come to school, meet with the teacher and principal and take the student home. The student may not attend school or any school function until the suspension is lifted. Length of suspension will be determined by the offense. Immediate suspension or expulsion could be given for the following:
Use and/or posession of drugs, alcohol or cigarettes on school property
Physicla agression
Stealing
Posession of a weapon
Sexual harassment
Behavior determined to be dangerous, threatening or not in accordance witht eh Christian values of the school.
Repeated offenses could result in the loss of priveleges, suspension and/or expulsion. In addition, students who particiapte in after school sponsored activities will be expected to maintain satisfactory grades in conduct and effort. Failure to do so may result in not being allowed to participate in that activity for a determined length of time.
All students and parents must sign the Code of Conduct. These contracts signify your knowledge of the school's regulation and your agreement to abide by them.
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