​Harassment, Bullying and Hazing Policy

Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary is committed to providing a safe and comfortable learning environment that respects Christian values and is free from harassment, bullying, or hazing in any form. Harassment, bullying, or hazing of any student by any other student, lay employee, religious, clergy, school volunteer, or parent/guardian is prohibited. The school will treat allegations of any such conduct seriously and will review and investigate such allegations in a prompt, confidential, and thorough manner. This policy shall be communicated clearly to faculty, staff, volunteers, parents/guardians, and students.

Substantiated acts of harassment, bullying, or hazing by a student will result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal of the student. Students who file false or frivolous charges will also be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. For students in transitional kindergarten through third grade, this disciplinary action shall depend on the maturity of the students and the circumstances involved. For students in fourth through twelfth grades, the disciplinary action may include suspension or dismissal.​

Responsibilities of the School and Students

It is the responsibility of the school to:

• Establish a policy, provide staff development training, and provide age-appropriate information to students that is designed to create a school environment free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment

• Make all faculty, staff, students, parents/guardians, and volunteers aware of this policy and the commitment of the school toward its strict enforcement
• Remain watchful for conditions that create or may lead to a hostile, offensive school environment 

It is the student's responsibility to:

• Conduct himself or herself in a manner that contributes to a positive school environment
• ​Avoid any activity that may be considered discriminatory, intimidating, harassing, bullying, or hazing
• Inform the other person if possible that the behavior is offensive and unwelcome

• Report all incidents that may be considered discriminatory, intimidating, harassing, bullying, or hazing to the principal or teacher​

• Complete a formal written complaint (as appropriate and if asked) that the school will investigate thoroughly and will involve only the necessary parties; the schools will maintain confidentiality as much as possible