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Student Behavior Policies

Courtesy

Each SJHS student is expected to be courteous and respectful while interacting with her teachers, SJHS administrators, SJHS staff, and her fellow students. Below is a list of expected student behaviors:

She will enter a classroom quietly when class is in session. This applies to tardy students and students on school business (delivering a message to teacher of student, delivering material to the class, etc.).
She will report to the teacher before delivering a message to a student during class.
During morning prayers and Salute to the Cross and Flag, she will stand and assume a proper posture and a respectful attitude.
If she is in the hallway when morning prayers start, she must stop and remain still until prayers and Salute to the Cross and Flag are complete. Student may enter her classroom QUIETLY during morning announcements.
During morning announcements and other announcements during the day, she will listen quietly and attentively; she should take notes about announcements that concern her.
She will not perform personal grooming in the classroom or on campus, except in the restrooms, athletic locker room, and backstage during performances. This includes combing hair, applying makeup, etc.
She will never apply nail polish on campus; she will not bring nail polish and remover to school.
She will respect the property of SJHS faculty, administrators and staff.

She will never open and go into their personal items (purse, backpack).
She will not open and go into a teacher’s desk or cupboard without permission.

She will respect the property of other students.

She will not use another student's books and materials without permission.
She will not look in another student’s book bag, backpack or purse without permission.
She will not unlock, open and go into another student’s locker (combinations should not be shared).

She will be attentive and respectful to all speakers at assemblies.
She will respect school property and follow instructions in the use of school equipment.

Lockers

Lockers are SJHS property of and are assigned / loaned to students each year. New students (freshmen and transfer students) will receive a combination lock for their lockers and only school locks are permitted on lockers; other locks will be removed. At the end of each school year, each student cleans out her locker and turns in her lock to be used the following year.

Students must comply with the following locker regulations. If a student violates the locker policy, she is subject to disciplinary action.

Lockers are to be kept neat and in usable condition.
Stickers and decals are not permitted on the lockers.
When decorating lockers, nothing should be placed inside or on the inside/outside surfaces that is not appropriate for a Catholic high school.
Students are not permitted to share lockers at any time.
Locker combinations should never be shared with other students / friends.
If a student enters or attempts to enter a locker that does not belong to her, she will be subject to disciplinary action for attempted theft.

SJHS has the right to access student lockers at any time and inspect lockers to make sure they are not be used for an illegal purpose. The Dean of Student Life or Administrator may remove inappropriate items from the outside or inside of a locker. Students and their parents/guardians are financially responsible for locker damages and irresponsible use.

The Flynn Center locker room is used by physical education students, athletes, and other co-curricular/activity groups. All other students are prohibited from entering the locker room. PE students (usually freshmen) will receive a combination lock for use in the locker room.

Groups that are entitled to use the locker room are restricted from its use unless there is a coach, teacher, or other authorized adult in Flynn Center. At no time should students be in the locker room before school, during break or lunch, or after school unless supervised.
Food is never allowed in the locker room or in the Flynn Center

Dress Code

Students must observe the dress code at all times during school and school-sponsored functions (e.g., field trip, dance, game, etc.). The only exception is if a specific regulation, differing from those listed below, is given by the administration or the Dean of Student Life.

School officials, specifically the Dean of Student Life, reserve the right to determine if a student is in violation of the regulations. If a student violates any regulation, she will be subject to disciplinary action, including being sent home to change.

Parents/guardians and students are expected to cooperate with the uniform policy, dress code, and grooming regulations. If there is a disagreement about acceptable appearance at school, the principal will make the final decision.

Daily Uniform

The SJHS uniform should be worn every day, except when noted on the calendar or announced by administration. The daily uniform and dress code are as follows:

Skirt or culottes must be no shorter than 3" above the knee OR navy blue uniform pants (from VMU)
Seniors may wear navy blue uniform shorts (from VMU), no shorter than 3" above the knee
White or blue SJ oxford blouse with embroidered SJ logo, short or long sleeves OR white SJ polo shirt with embroidered SJ logo
Grey V-neck, cardigan, or vest with SJ embroidered logo
Grey half-zip or full-zip sweatshirt with SJ embroidered logo (SJHS Student Store)
Students on ASB may their ASB sweatshirt for the current school year on a daily basis. Formal dress code still applies when applicable.
SJ Windbreaker (SJHS Student Store)
If a student has qualified and purchased a letterwoman jacket or sweater, she may wear this outerwear. Refer to the Athletic Handbook for qualification criteria.
Solid white crew socks (no ankle socks)
White/Navy Blue Opaque tights may be worn in cold weather
Navy blue or brown soft leather penny loafers OR navy blue or brown boat shoes

Formal Uniform

For formal assemblies and liturgies, students must be in complete formal uniform, as follows:

Skirt or culottes must be no shorter than 3" above the knee (no pants or shorts allowed on formal uniform days)
Formal slacks: Only Vicki Marsha approved formal slack are allowed on formal uniform days. The everyday navy blue pants are not allowed.
White or blue SJ oxford blouse with embroidered SJ logo, short or long sleeves, tucked into skirt/culottes (no polo shirts allowed on formal uniform days)
Navy blue blazer with SJ embroidered logo (no letterwoman jackets/sweaters, grey half-zip, ASB sweatshirts, or SJ windbreakers)
Blazers must be worn to all assemblies unless an announcement has been made
Sweaters and vests can be worn under the blazer, but not required on formal uniform day
Same shoes and socks

Uniform available from VMU and SJHS

Uniforms are purchased from Vicki Marsha Uniforms (VMU), located in Huntington Beach and online at https://vickimarsha.com/ Some pieces are available in the SJHS Student Store.

The following pieces are available from Vicki Marsha Uniforms:

Skirt, Blue, gray and orange plaid, no higher than 3" above the knee		Culottes, Blue, gray and orange plaid, no higher than 3" above the knee
Short-Sleeved Oxford Blouse white or light blue, with embroidered SJ logo		Long-Sleeved Oxford Blouse white or light blue, with embroidered SJ logo
Female-Cut, White Polo Shirt with embroidered SJ logo		Male-Cut, White Polo Shirt with embroidered SJ logo
Gray Cardigan Sweater with embroidered SJ logo		Gray Pullover Sweater with embroidered SJ logo
Gray Sweater Vest with embroidered SJ logo		Navy Blue Blazer with embroidered SJ logo
Navy Blue Long Pants		Navy Blue Walking Shorts (senior privilege) no higher than 3" above the knee
Class of 2023 Blue Polo (senior privilege)

The following peices are available from the SJHS Student Store

Grey Half-Zip and Full-Zip Sweatshirt with embroidered SJ logo

Grey and White Wind-Breaker with embroidered SJ logo

The following peices are available from Athletics/The Arts

If a student has qualified and purchased ab athletics or drama letterwoman jacket or sweater, she may wear this outerwear. Refer to the Athletic Handbook or The Arts department for qualification criteria.

Letterwoman's Jacket (Athletics)

Letterwoman's Sweater (for Athletcics and Drama)

Shoes

Students are to wear navy blue or brown penny loafers OR navy blue or brown boat shoes, which can be purchased at many stores.

Additional Dress Code Regulations

Uniform

Students ARE NOT allowed to wear old uniform pieces, such as the dark plaid skirt, navy blue crew sweatshirt, navy blue fleece jacket, polo shirts with fleur de lis on the collar, etc.
Oxford blouses and polo shirts must be tucked into the skirt, culottes, pants or shorts
Skirts, culottes, and shorts should be no shorter than 3” above the knee

Shoes and Socks

All shoes must also be clean and free of any marks/writing and must be worn correctly.
Tennis shoes are not an option for underclassmen. This is a senior privilege.
If special shoes (including tennis shoes) are needed for medical reasons, the appropriate form must be obtained from the student’s Dean of Student Life and filled out and signed by a doctor.
White socks should not have logos.
Socks must completely cover the ankle.

Cold Weather Apparel

White thermals ONLY may be worn under the uniform shirt/polo.
Any scarf purchased from the SJHS Student store may be worn.
White/ navy opaque tights may be worn with the uniform. Tights must be in good condition, without holes or runs, may not have designs or logos
Footless tights may not be worn.
Socks and tights may not be worn together.
Leggings are not permitted

Orange Pride

Tuesdays are Orange Pride Days. Students may wear school-branded apparel sold at the Student Store – Tops only. Uniform skirt, culottes or pants must be worn. Orange tennis shoes and white tennis shoes with orange shoelaces or stripes/accents are acceptable on Orange Pride Day. Class colors, Kairos shirts, Bosco apparel, and senioritis attire may not be worn on Orange Pride Days.

Non-Uniform Relaxed Dress Days

Periodic non-uniform relaxed dress days are scheduled. This is a privilege given to those who observe the uniform regulations. Relaxed dress clothing must be clean, neat, and modest at all times. Parents/guardians must ensure that students are dressed in a manner suitable for an SJHS student.
The following are the non-uniform relaxed dress regulations:

No beach clothing or any clothing that reveals the student’s back, midriff, or bare shoulder
No crop tops, halter tops, tank tops of any width or spaghetti straps
No shorts
Shoes must be worn at all times. No flip flops or backless sandals are ever permitted on campus. This includes athletes who change early for athletic contests.
Appropriate logo shirts may be worn.
Capri pants (below the knee) may be worn.
Skintight pants, leather pants or mini-skirts may not be worn.
Appropriate jeans, sweats, and leggings are acceptable. Jeans with large holes (as shown in the photo) are not allowed. Jeans that are faded or in poor condition may not be worn.

Student Athlete and Pep Squad Uniforms

On game days, student athletes may be given permission to change into their athletic uniforms due to early dismissal for a game. In these cases, students are to wait until the lunch break to change to their athletic uniforms. Pep squad members may also be given permission to change to their pep squad uniforms or to wear their pep squad uniforms on the day of a rally. The Athletic Director or Pep Squad Monitor arranges this privilege for the students. The complete athletic or pep squad uniform (and not just warm-ups) must be worn in lieu of the student uniform, including appropriate closed shoes.

Halloween Dress Code

SJHS would like to continue the tradition of dressing up for Halloween, please BE RESPECTFUL AND RESPONSIBLE! Anyone who does not follow the Halloween dress dode will be subject to the dress code violation consequences or further disciplinary action. Please make every effort to keep this day fun and safe for all students.
Students may wear Halloween costumes to school on October 31st only (or Friday before when Halloween falls on the weekend); costumes need to comply with the following guidelines:

Regular school rules regarding the non-uniform, relaxed dress code must be followed.
No masks
No canes, sticks, or weapon-like items of any kind
No fake blood or other substances that will spill or cause a mess
Students may not wear anything suggestive or provocative in nature. No visible lingerie as outerwear will be permitted.
Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances
Nothing that promotes illegal activities, derogatory or disrespectful or portrays violence
Students must show respect to other students by not touching, defacing or insulting other students' costumes.
Students must show respect for others by not choosing costumes that are insensitive and/or offensive to the diverse backgrounds represented by others at our school.

Additional Grooming / Attire Regulations

Blankets are not permitted.
All clothing and shoes should be in good condition.
Hair rollers, bandanas, or hats are inappropriate for school-wear.
Natural makeup is appropriate for school and should be worn in moderation.
Jewelry must be limited and in good taste. Only one ring per hand may be worn, one bracelet (silver or gold), and one necklace (silver or gold). One pair of conservative-sized matched earrings (no larger than the size of a quarter) is permitted. Earrings should not dangle below the top of the jaw bone. More than one earring per ear is not permitted.
The following is considered inappropriate: exaggerated hair styles (tails, unnatural red/orange/or other colored hair); multi-colored hair, excessive use of gels or sprays; shaved areas; hair that hangs in face; spikes, highlighted hair with stripes, chunks, or distinctive two-tones. Only natural weaves that highlight the hair’s natural color are acceptable. Hair must be a natural hair color. Students and their parents will be given two weeks’ notice in writing to correct hair code violations. If the hair color is not corrected, students will not be readmitted to school until it has been corrected or until parents provide the dean verification that arrangements and appointments have been made to amend the violation.
Black fingernail polish is considered inappropriate. Only clear, beige, nude, pink, or cream colors may be worn. Nails should be medium length.
Tattoos are inappropriate and unacceptable
Pierced nostrils, eyebrows, tongues, cartilage and other body parts (aside from ears) are inappropriate and unacceptable. If a student has an inappropriate piercing or spacer (whether or not the piercing is new), she will be asked to remove it. If the piercing/spacer is not removed, her parents/guardians will be called, she will be sent home, and she may not return until it is removed and a note confirming its removal is submitted to the attendance office upon the student’s return.
Hair must be the student’s natural hair color.
Modification of eyebrows by slitting, carving, shaving or other means is prohibited.
Only natural looking eyelash extensions and false eyelashes are acceptable

Senior Dress Code Privileges

Senior dress code privileges are granted to seniors who have cooperated with the school at all levels. Privileges will be revoked if the seniors fail to abide by the rules.

Polo shirt in senior class color with the SJ embroidered logo provided by VMU;
Navy blue walking shorts no shorter than 3 inches above the knee provided by VMU
Class “Senioritis” apparel is permitted on rally days, relaxed dress days, and Fridays after Senioritis is received.
KAIROS shirts are permitted on Fridays.
Earrings - two on each ear (maximum), no cartilage piercing
Any all-white tennis shoes
Slip-on or lace-up Vans, Keds, Nikes, Adidas or Converse in the senior class color (solid color only)

Other Senior Privileges

Chapel Court is reserved for seniors during the school day breaks and lunch. Music is played at lunch on Tuesday and Thursday; music must be pre-approved by the Senior moderator. Microwaves in Chape Court are reserved for seniors.

As a privilege, seniors are permitted to use their cell phones ONLY during morning break and lunch and must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy regarding appropriate use for electronic devices, including cell phones; times vary based on the block schedule. Cell phone use of any kind is prohibited bell-to-bell EXCEPT during these break times.
Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action.

Miscellaneous Senior Privileges

Last name only on Powder Puff jerseys and spelling of names must be approved
Day off for Grad Nite

Additional Student Behavior Policies

Deliveries
Deliveries for students, including food/lunch, flowers, balloons, etc., are not accepted in the front office from vendors, restaurants, or food delivery services (e.g., Postmates, Door Dash, Grub Hub, etc.). Deliveries are only accepted from a student’s parents / guardians.
Friends and/or boyfriends may not drop off student lunches.

Main Office Telephone
Students may not receive phone calls in the front office during school hours. In case of emergency, the front office will take a message and deliver it to the student. A message will only be taken from parents/guardians or anyone listed on emergency information forms.

On some occasions, student may be allowed to make outgoing calls from the front office phone.

Cell Phone Policy (Grades 9,10,11)
For Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors, cell phone use of any kind is prohibited bell-to-bell, including during EB, section, breaks lunch and the time between classes.
● On full school days from 8:15 am to 2:15 pm
● On early dismissal days from 8:15 am to 1:15 pm

Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action.

Cell Phone Policy (Grades 12)
As a privilege, seniors are permitted to use their cell phones during morning break and lunch; the times, vary based on the block schedule. Cell phone use of any kind is prohibited bell-to-bell EXCEPT during these break times.

Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action.

Book Bags and Backpacks
All book bags should be free of writing on the outside, except for the student name and the company label if there is one. The only allowed pins or patches are those of the school.

Students are responsible for book bags and personal belongings at all times. Book bags and personal items left unattended will be taken to lost and found or the Dean of Students office. This includes any SJHS iPads that are left unattended.

Property Damage
Penalties related to the willful destruction or defacing of school property may include monetary restitution for the damage, police involvement and the possibility of expulsion.

Hallway Behavior
Students are not to loiter in hallways or bathrooms during class time. If a student must leave the classroom during a class period for any reason, the teacher will issue her a hall pass. When the student returns, she will return this pass to the teacher. Any student without a hall pass, who is found on the school grounds when she should be in class, is subject to disciplinary action.

Littering
All students are required to respect the school facility and the school grounds. Littering is unacceptable at any time. Students are to use trash cans that are located throughout the campus when discarding items. This includes all food materials and containers discarded during the break and lunch periods, as well as in the restroom facilities.

Student Behavior Serious Violations
In alignment with the ADLA Administrative Handbook, Saint Joseph High School considers the following behavior to be serious. Any student who is guilty of one of these behaviors will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion.

Violence
As a Catholic school dedicated to the cultivation of peace and meaningful human relationships, SJHS has a strict non-violence polict and expects all persons to treat one another with respect and compassion at all times. Any use of words, gestures, or behaviors (emotional, mental, and physical) that diminish the human person in any way will not be tolerated and is subject to disciplinary action.

If a student, parent/guardian or family member makes threatening remarks or gestures to other students or parents/guardians, the school may contact the police directly

Substance Abuse
Saint Joseph High School, in alignment with the ADLA Administrative Handbook, https://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/chapter-13/section-13-8/topic-13-8-4 and state/federal laws prohibits

the possession, use, consumption, or sale of alcohol, tobacco and controlled substances by students and
the sale or delivery of alcohol, tobacco and controlled substances to students.

This includes vaping materials and cannabis/cannabis-containing products that could be physically or mentally impairing to students.

Any student who possesses or is affiliated with the use, consumption, sales or delivery of narcotics, alcohol, or tobacco (on or off campus) may be asked to leave the school. Any student aware of use or distribution has an obligation to report this to a member of Administration.

Harassment, Bullying and Hazing Policy
Saint Joseph High School is committed to providing a safe and comfortable learning environment that 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 them quickly.

ADLA Administrative Handbook, Section 13.10: https://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/chapter-13/section-13-10

Student Threats
Saint Joseph High School, in alignment with the ADLA Administrative Handbook, http://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/chapter-13/section-13-10/topic-13-10-2 will take all student threats seriously.

Whoever hears or becomes aware of any threat made by a student should immediately report it to a member of Administration.

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