BEHAVIOR/DISCIPLINE
Discipline in our school is an essential part of Christian development. The purposes of discipline at Maria Regina School are:
- To provide a classroom environment conducive to learning,
- To educate students in an appreciation of the importance of developing Christian values, responsibility, and self-control; and
- To help build a sense of Christian community. At Maria Regina School, our staff strives to work in a positive way with our students to help them appreciate and grow in respect and responsibility toward God, their country, themselves, and each other. Ultimately, a student is accountable for his/her behavior and will assume the consequences of his/her actions.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
The following expectations apply to students at every level:
- Students may not disrupt the classroom atmosphere by inappropriate behavior. This includes smart remarks to make others laugh, name calling, passing notes, chewing gum, or disruption of any kind.
- Students may not open mail addressed to their parents.
- No unauthorized use of school computers including disclosing your log-in information, using another student’s log-in, or inappropriate searching on the Internet is permitted.
- The lunch area and other school areas must be kept neat and clean. Every student is responsible for the neatness of our school. All food must be eaten while seated in designated areas at recess, lunch, after school, and may not be eaten between classes or in the classroom.
- Students with uniform or haircut violations will remain in the office until their parent brings them the missing part of the uniform and/or takes them for a regulation haircut.
- Running on campus is never permitted unless you are involved in an organized activity.
- No students are allowed in any building including the Social Hall without an authorized adult.
- Sunflower seeds and gum are never permitted on the school property.
- Skateboards, razors, rollerblades, etc., are never to be used anywhere on the school property. These items will be impounded and released only to the student’s parent(s) if this rule is violated.
- Fidget spinners, Rubik’s cubes, etc., are not allowed at school (except when authorized by the discretion of the principal). These items will be impounded and released only to the student’s parent(s) if this rule is violated. Repeat violation by a student will result in a detention that will count towards a disciplinary referral for breaking this rule.
- The defacing of school property is strictly forbidden. A referral and restitution or replacement is expected for these infractions.
- During school, students may not turn on or use cellular phones while on campus. Students may not use cellular phones during school-sponsored events. Electronic games, equipment, radios, iPods, laser pointers, etc., are not allowed at school. The school is not responsible for such belongings. The student will receive a detention that counts towards a disciplinary referral for breaking this rule. These items will be impounded and released only to the student’s parent(s) if this rule is violated.
- Students are responsible for their belongings. If items are left out after 3:00 P.M., they will be taken to lost and found.
YARD RULES
Recess is an excellent time for students to exercise and socialize. However, to insure safety, students must follow the following rules:
- Students should never be in a classroom when the teacher or other school personnel are not present.
- Students should not congregate in the corridor or bathrooms.
- Students should patiently wait their turn to play with equipment or facilities.
- Students should not exclude others who would like to join their activity. This is a form of bullying.
- Wrestling, tackling, and games involving pushing are not allowed.
- Students must follow the directions of the adult on duty without complaining or delaying.
- Students may play only with the toys and equipment provided by the school. Toys and equipment brought from home will be confiscated unless used with the principal’s approval.
- Teachers will lead their classes to recess and back. While in the corridors on the way to recess and returning from recess, students must walk silently to avoid disturbing other classes in session.
- Students should stop playing immediately after the bell rings and line up without having to be told.
- Students are not allowed to go outside the gates to retrieve balls. This is the duty of the yard supervisors.
- When eating or drinking, students should be sitting in the designated lunch area. Students must not litter.
HALLWAY BEHAVIOR
- NO bouncing or throwing balls or other objects.
- NO hanging out during recess and lunch times.
- NO eating or drinking.
- NO loud talking or screaming.
- NO pushing, shoving, running, or jumping.
- Stay to the right when possible.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
The usual rules of common politeness are to be observed in dealing with teachers and other students. Behavior that disrupts or in any way hampers class progress is unacceptable.
- Students are to enter the classroom and be seated promptly. Students should not be opening or closing windows, or walking around. Students will be in their seats and on task when the bell rings. Students will have their materials in class (may not leave class to get materials).
- Students who are detained by another teacher must bring a late slip from that teacher. If the student remains to speak with a teacher who has not initiated the conference, that student will be marked an unexcused tardy.
- All classes will begin in prayer. Students will be held accountable for respectful silence during prayer and announcements.
- Students may not engage in any activity that prevents the teaching or another student from learning.
- Homework assignments must be ready to be handed in at the beginning of class. Students may not complete unfinished assignments during class time unless the teacher so advises.
- No food or drink in the classroom (except for curricular related events approved by the appropriate administrator). No gum chewing, no reminders.
- All uniform regulations will be enforced. No grooming in class.
- Students may only leave class for an emergency and then only one at a time and with a hall pass.
- No disrespect, foul language or violent behavior will be tolerated.
- Students will not be allowed to leave trash on the floor.
- Vandalism and graffiti will not be tolerated.
- The school's policy on cheating will be consistently enforced at all times.
- Students will not sit on top of desks, tables or put their feet on desks or seats.
- Articles on or near the teacher's desk are not to be touched or removed without permission.
- No electronic devices (cell phones, IPod, computers, etc.)
Note: Additional policies and procedures are stated in the classroom by each respective teacher.
