VERBAL/WRITTEN CONFIDENCES
Confidential information may be provided by students or parents or guardians to school employees
in many ways. Students may confide in staff verbally, in writing, such as a note or a writing/journal
assignment. All school employees must respect the verbal or written confidences of adults and
students, except in cases where the health or safety of the student or others is involved. If the
confidence received relates to a health or safety issue, the pastor, principal or other person in charge
or appropriate authorities must be notified promptly, keeping in mind the rights of privacy that
apply. Archdiocesan policy on reporting suspected abuse of children or vulnerable adults must be
followed when applicable.
