DISCIPLINE
School Wide Behavior Expectations
A Saint Philip the Apostle School Student will:
Come to school ready to learn.
Be well groomed and observe the school dress code.
Follow school rules.
Be on time for school each day and not leave without permission.
Have the necessary supplies and materials for each class.
Complete homework and turn it in on time.
Cooperate with the teachers and all adults in positions of authority at the school.
Play in a way that is fair and kind.
Settle problems with a Christian attitude and, when necessary, ask adults for help in finding a peaceful solution.
Use manners and behave with respect for classmates, staff, and visitors.
Respect and care for all school property.
Keep a low noise level inside of buildings.
Leave personal play equipment, toys, video games, tapes/players, valuables, etc. at home unless requested by a teacher.
Keep desks, cupboards, and classrooms neat and clean.
Keep books covered and unmarked.
Saint Philip School students should never:
Fight or harass another student.
Use vulgar or hurtful language.
Behave in a way that hurts the reputation of the school.
Bring dangerous items to school.
Cheat or copy another person's work (plagiarize.)
Ride bikes, skates, or skateboards on parish property.
Go into rooms where no adult is present.
Have gum at school.
DISCIPLINE CONSEQUENCES
Verbal Communication - Grades K - 8
The teacher will discuss inappropriate behavior with the student, encouraging the student to understand the consequences of the behavior and to explore more acceptable choices for future behavior. A teacher may call parents to discuss a student's behavior. Individual classroom discipline policies may vary.
Communication – Grades K - 4
Communication by either written note or phone call will follow the verbal communication to inform a parent of a discipline problem. The teacher may request a response of support. This would normally occur after verbal discussion failed to change a student's behavior.
Detention Policy Grades 5 – 8 (students in grade 4 may occasionally receive detention.)
Detentions are due to the inappropriate behavior of the student. For all students grades 5 – 8 the Detention Policy will be enforced for the following behavior:
Any disrespect of teachers or teacher assistants, or fellow students.
Verbal or physical abuse of other students
Disruptive classroom behavior.
Defacement of school property.
Disrespectful notes written or passed in school.
Any behavior that violates the Honor Code.
Detention will be served on Tuesday afternoons from 3:15 to 4:00. Please come for students on time. Students will be taken to Falcon’s Nest and fees will be charged after 4:00 if they are not picked up. There will be a notice sent home to the parents that must be signed and sent back to school. Parents may not excuse their child from detention. We ask for and appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Disruptive/disrespectful behavior cannot be tolerated. If a detention is missed for any reason, then two subsequent detention times must be served.
Loss of Privileges
Continuing academic or behavioral problems may result in a loss of privileges. This could be any extra curricular activity (participation in student council, after school sports, field trips, etc.).
Behavior Referrals
The principal and Vice Principal will deal with repeated behavior referrals and with the more serious behavior situations that need immediate action.
Physical Fighting
Fighting between students at school or school-sponsored events will be treated seriously. All students involved directly in the fight will be sent to the principal for investigation of responsibility.
Care Of Property
The appearance of our school (the grounds, the exterior/interior of the buildings) has a bearing on the reputation of the school and on the learning experience of the students. It is expected that all students will show respect for the school by refraining from littering, trashing, or in any way trashing or destroying school property. The cost to repair damage to school property caused deliberately by a student will be charged to parents.
Saint Philip School students are encouraged to take pride in their school by not littering, damaging desks, books and other property. All textbooks are rented and are the property of the school. Students are expected to keep their textbooks covered at all times. Carelessness and deliberate damage/loss of books and property will be charged to the parent's account. Consideration and respect for the property of others must be a part of the Christian training both in the home and at school. The school asks your cooperation and help in this matter.
Items Not Allowed At School
If students bring items that are not allowed at school, the items will be kept by the teacher or in the school office until a parent comes to claim them.
Any item which could be used as, or thought to be a weapon, such as knives, including pocket knives, guns, toy guns or any other sharp object brought to school, can be, at the discretion of the principal, reason for immediate suspension or dismissal.
Invitations
Unless all the boys or all the girls are included in a birthday party invitation, they may not be passed out at school. This policy eliminates the hurt feelings that result from being left out.
Classroom Birthday Parties
In the interest of health issues and wise use of educational time, food treats are not allowed for student birthdays. The student’s birthday will be acknowledged at the Monday assembly of the week of their birthday by having the student come up front for a blessing. On their actual birthday they will be invited to the principal’s office to pick out a new book.
Recommended Transfer Resulting From Parental Attitude:
Under normal circumstances a student is not to be deprived of a Catholic education on grounds relating to the attitude of parents. Nevertheless, it is recognized that a situation could arise in which the uncooperative or destructive attitude of parents might diminish the effectiveness of the school, therefore placing the continuation of the student in Saint Philip the Apostle School in jeopardy. In such a case, it is imperative that the opinion of the principal regarding practical impossibility be sustained from a pastoral viewpoint by the pastor of the parish. The regulations governing recommending transfer would then be applicable. Parents are the key links in the effectiveness of the Saint Philip the Apostle School Program. Christ is the model for all behaviors. Parents are expected to participate in the Sacramental life of the church, to support school/parish policies, to speak positively about the administration, teachers, other parents, and students and to also avoid promoting gossip and rumors, and to bring grievances to the proper people involved. Procedures for formal grievances may be sought through the principal.
