St. Bernardine of Siena is a school of formation in living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our focus is to help students to grow in understanding and demonstrating how to live like Jesus.
Teachers and school staff are required to hold students to strict account for their conduct in the classroom, in school buildings. on school and church grounds, during recess, or at any school event regardless of location. Teachers and staff may exercise the same degree of physical control over a student that a parent would be legally privileged to exercise, provided that does it not exceed the amount of physical control reasonably necessary to:
Effective discipline is maintained when there is:
- Reasonable quiet and order in the building
- Positive correction of behavior
- Constant encouragement of acceptable classroom conduct
- Firm but fair treatment of difficult students
- Consistent follow through
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Growth in self-discipline is a goal of education at St. Bernardine of Siena School. Self-discipline is an aspect of moral guidance and is necessary to provide a classroom environment conducive to learning. A school and classroom discipline program is designed to help the student choose right rather than wrong, order rather than chaos, virtue rather than vice. Teachers and staff will strive to have a positive approach to discipline within the classroom and schoolyard.
The principal and the pastor are the final recourse in all disciplinary situations and may waive any disciplinary rule for just cause at his/her discretion.
There are two broad policies in regards to school discipline:
1. ANY BEHAVIOR WHICH DISTRACTS FROM A TEACHER TEACHING OR ANY STUDENT LEARNING IS UNACCEPTABLE.
2. EVERYONE AT ST. BERNARDINE SCHOOL MUST SHOW RESPECT FOR OTHER PEOPLE, PROPERTY, AND IDEAS.
All Students are Expected to:
- Be on time for school with materials ready for class. We are very concerned with the tardies and will be stressing this aspect of responsibility.
- Come ready to learn and exhibit pride in their work.
- Respect the rights of others and their right to learn.
- Admit mistakes, ask for help, seek adults who can assist with situations, be accountable.
- Remain in appointed play areas.
- Play safe approved games without chasing, tackling, fighting.
- Show acceptable, non-violent behavior in play, language, or gestures.
Behavior and Work Habits Grades are an indication of the student's self-discipline. These grades are extremely important. See "Grading" section for general descriptions of what each grade indicates.
Cell Phones
Students may carry a cell phone to school. When a cell phone is brought to school, it must be turned off, kept in the backpack at all times. Cell phones may not be used while on school grounds (including Day Care) unless in the presence of a teacher who has given permission. No photographs, videos or voice recordings may be taken with a cell phone on campus. Texting is not permitted at school. Non-compliance with these rules will result in confiscation of the phone that will only be returned to the parent.
Recording without Permission
In the state of California it is against the law to record someone without his/her explicit permission. Students and or parents who make recordings of teachers, students, staff without permission will be reported to local law enforcement and may be asked to leave the school.
Use of School Logos, Mascot, Artwork
All logos and images generated by the school are school property. These images may not be reproduced without the permission of the principal.
