Where Faith Meets Learning
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 teachings
Respect self and others
Work cooperatively with others
Resolve conflicts peacefully, respectfully and ethically
Be courteous and responsive to faculty, staff members, all adult supervisors
Listen to and follow directions 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
Inform adults of any inappropriate actions
General rules of discipline prohibit the following:
Fighting and any other type of improper physical contact
Marring or defacing school property
Possession of drugs, alcohol or weapons of any kind
Language or actions that show disrespect for authority or that are demeaning, prejudicial or insulting
Controlling or intimidating others through words or actions
Using cell phones, (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 any time after a student’s arrival whether a busser or a walker)
Personal display of affection
Toy weapons are not permitted in school, including during school, and in the Before and/or After School Program
The educational relationship between the school and a student is also an educational relationship with a student’s parents. Where, in the discretion of the school, the behavior or conduct of a parent is of such an uncooperative, destructive or disruptive nature that the ability of the school to manage the student’s parents is significantly impaired, a parent may be required to withdraw his/her child or children from the school. (Diocesan Handbook)
Grades K-4
Consequences
1. Verbal warning
2. Lunch detention
This detention is for students who do not comply with classroom or school rules or do not respond to other
punishments.
. 4. Loss of privileges – including exclusion from field trips and other special events
5. Suspension
Grades 5-8
Consequences for students in these grades will include the following:.
3 warning slips = 1 demerit
3 lunch detentions = 1 demerit
3 demerits = 1 detention
3 detentions = 1 suspension
Lunch time detention is warranted if a student does not complete a homework assignment or is unprepared for class. A demerit will be given for 3 Lunch time detentions.
A warning slip can be issued for uniform infractions. A demerit will be given for 3 warning slips.
A demerit is a warning to the student that he/she has violated one of the school’s regulations. If a demerit is received, it is to be signed and returned the next day to the teacher. If it is not returned the next day, the parent will be called.) Demerits carry through the entire school year.
Demerits can be given for but not limited to the following reasons:
Inappropriate language or behavior
Inappropriate response to a teacher or adult
Disregard for school rules
Chewing gum or candy during the school day
Playing games and/or viewing inappropriate web sites on the Chromebooks,i-pads or computers
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 teacher the next day. A student who receives detention will forfeit participation in after-school activities.
Immediate detention can be given for but not limited to the following reasons:
Fighting – verbal and/ or physical
Defacing school or parish property
Language or action that is threatening, vulgar, prejudicial or insulting
Out of School Suspension means that a student may not attend school. The student may not attend school or any school function until the suspension is lifted. Length of a suspension will be determined by the offense. The student is expected to complete all work missed because of a suspension.
Immediate suspension or expulsion can be given for but not limited to the following reasons:
Use and/or possession of drugs, alcohol or cigarettes on school property
Physical aggression
Stealing
Possession of a weapon
Sexual harassment
Behavior determined to be dangerous, threatening or not in accordance with the Christian values of the school
Repeated offenses could result in the loss of privileges, suspension and/or expulsion. In addition students who participate in after school sponsored activities will be expected to maintain satisfactory grades in conduct and effort. As class trips are a privilege, students who receive 5 demerits, 2 detentions and/or suspension, will not be entitled to participate in class trips. 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. Your signature signifies your knowledge of the school’s regulation and your agreement to abide by them.