Discipline in the Catholic school is an aspect of moral guidance and not a form of punishment. The purpose of discipline is to provide a school climate conducive to learning and one that promotes character development.

Discipline is maintained in a classroom or school when students work cooperatively with the principal, the teachers, and their classmates towards the attainment of the class and school objectives. However, it should be noted that the legitimate interest of the school extends beyond the school day and beyond the school hours.

Each member of Our Lady of Guadalupe School is expected to treat every other person with respect and courtesy and deserves to be treated in a like manner.  Adults play a very important role in teaching their children, both actively and by example, to exhibit a positive Christian attitude and to behave in a respectful and peaceful manner.  It is our hope that by reinforcing positive behaviors and qualities, we will assist them in dealing with the conflicts that they face, empower them to deal with conflict when necessary, and thus encourage personal accountability, responsibility, and a more positive attitude toward all.

The following are the basic rights, which must be safeguarded by and for each member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe School community.

1. Every student has the right to learn in a safe, positive environment

2. Every teacher has the right to teach and be supported in their efforts

3. Every parent has the right to be supported as the most important person in 

his/her child’s life

4. Every person is entitled to have his/her rights and feelings respected

5. Students, parents, and teachers are entitled to expect others to respect their

rights, and for individuals or groups to be responsible and accountable when

behavior does not respect the rights of others

Good discipline is important because no group of people can work together successfully without established standards of behavior, mutual respect, and a desirable system of values that leads each person in the group to develop self-control and self-direction.  Discipline in a Catholic school is considered an important aspect of moral guidance and development.

The purpose of discipline is to provide a classroom situation conducive to learning by establishing respect for the dignity of each person and promoting responsibility and accountability when a person’s choices result in disrespect by violating the rights of others.

Each teacher has an established behavior/discipline plan for his or her classroom, consistent with the overall school approach.  A primary aspect of any classroom plan will be the promotion of self-discipline.  To the degree that they are able, students will be involved in establishing specific aspects of the classroom plan, as well as consequences to promote responsibility and accountability.  Teachers will communicate the classroom plan at Back-to-School Night.  Parents and teachers are to be viewed as partners in this important undertaking and should be in direct contact when either feels the need.