The purpose of the discipline policy is
encourage students to
come to school ready to learn
develop and reflect on their own moral development
recognize choices have consequences
To provide an environment conducive to learning
Students are encouraged by faculty to grow in virtue and will be acknowledged for this growth through various forms of recognition. When a student falls short of these expectations, a variety of consequences may be assigned according to the severity and type of the infraction.
Students may receieve a consequence if they do not meet their Panther Promise.
Consequences include but are not limited to a(n):
- Reminder/warning/in class redirection
- Note/Email home
- Conversation with the teacher
- Written Warning
- Behavioral Reflection Form
- Reflection time in the office during school hours
- Classroom specific consequence
- Conversation with the Vice Principal
- Conversation with the Principal
- Conversation with the Pastor
- Detention
- Conference with the parents
- Restitution (such as paying for damaged item)
- Assignment of special task (service back to the school)
- Apology letter
- Impact of grade for academic infractions such as cheating or forgery
- Recommendation for counseling
- Individualized Behavior Plan
- Loss of privileges
- Conference with the Principal or Vice Principal
- Discipline Contract
- Suspension
- Expulsion
Consequences will be considered in light of the following:
The nature of the offense
The frequency of the demonstrated behavior
The student’s physical and emotional well-being
The student’s home environment
Age-appropriate developmental levels
The reputation of the school
What will best preserve the dignity, increase responsibility, and encourage motivation for each individual student
The administration will take all factors into account when making decisions about consequences and will choose from, but is not limited to, the list of consequences above. The ultimate decision rests with the administration. The administration will deal with each case privately and no information will be shared with anyone other than the parents of that child.
Written Warning
Students will receive a written warning as a formal warning for a pattern of misbehavior or when deemed necessary by the teacher or staff member. A copy of the written warning should be signed by a parent and returned to the teacher the following day. Three written warnings warrants a detention. Written warnings will be notated on Gradelink and are for internal use. Multiple written warnings, however, will impact behavior grades.
Uniform Violation
Students receive a uniform violation for dress code infractions. Three uniform violations in a trimester will lead to a Detention. See policy on Detentions. Uniform Violations can be issued on free dress or uniform days.
Detention
Students will receive an automatic detention for a serious infraction of school/classroom rules or policies at teacher and staff discretion. Detentions will also be given after three written warnings. The detention period at St. Anastasia Catholic School is held on Wednesdays from 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM. Parents will receive written notification of the reason for detention and the date the detention is to be served. This notification must be signed and returned to school the next day. Students who arrive late will be given another detention to serve the following week. Failure to serve detention will result in suspension. After two detentions, the student and parent will meet with the principal and the Pastor. After three detentions, the disciplinary board will be called and next steps will be determined.
- Detention before or after school hours is considered an appropriate means of discipline.
- A student shall not be detained in school for disciplinary or other reasons for more than one hour after the close of the school day.
- Under no circumstances shall a student be detained at school without the knowledge and consent of the parent or guardian who shall also be informed of the reason for detention and the exact time the period of detention will begin and end.
SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY BOARD
The administration and staff recognize good behavior as an integral part of our students’ education. When a student receives a suspension or a third detention in an academic year, the student and his/her parents will meet with the School Disciplinary Board where a plan for ensuring improved behavior will be discussed. The board will consist of the Principal, the Homeroom Teacher, and at least one other staff member, such as a grade-level chairperson. Other staff members and the Pastor will be included as appropriate. The School Disciplinary Board team will draw up a preliminary plan for student improvement. The board will then meet with the student and his or her parents to discuss procedures for ensuring improved student behavior. The final plan will be signed by the student and his or her parents/guardians. Failure to commit to the plan or comply with its expectations may result in consequences including: the inability to participate in some school activities, non-acceptance for re- admission, suspension and/or expulsion.
