SUSPENSION
At Maria Regina School, any of the reasons listed for expulsion with mitigating circumstances is adequate cause for immediate suspension. In case of suspension, the student will be given immediate “out of school” suspension and the parent will be notified. If the offense or similar offenses are repeated, the student will be asked to withdraw him/herself from the school.
Students suspended from school may receive a zero grade for any test or assignment given during the duration of the suspension.
After a third disciplinary referral form, a child is automatically suspended. The number of days of suspension is determined by the seriousness of the offense, the age and grade of the child as well as the child’s behavior record. The number of days for suspension may vary from child to child, incident to incident; such is the prerogative of the principal and is determined by the principal at her discretion.
OTHER VIOLATIONS
Destruction of property: Destruction of individual, school, or parish property whether deliberate or not, is the responsibility of the student and his/her family. Students and/or their families will either repair or replace the lost or damaged item. Intentional vandalizing of the school will result in immediate withdrawal from the school.
Graffiti: Students are expected to respect the property of others. Students, who deface in any way school walls, desks, books, etc., will be responsible for cleaning, repairing, or replacing the damaged property. This is a direct responsibility of the parents.
Littering: Students should feel a responsibility for their “school home”; they should take care of it and help to keep it as clean and neat as possible. Students who litter will be subject to disciplinary measures.
Stealing: Students are expected to respect the property of others. Items taken without permission must be returned. If the problem is habitual, a parent/teacher conference will be held to determine whether or not the child will be allowed to stay at the school.
Cheating: All work submitted under a student's name is assumed to be his/her own work. Plagiarism, cheating, copying, etc., is unacceptable. Parents are encouraged to help and guide their children but they are never encouraged to do the work for the child.
Classroom Behavior: Disruptive, uncooperative, unproductive behavior is not acceptable in the classroom at any time. Students will earn appropriate consequences for such behavior.
Hallway Behavior: Students are expected to move quietly and efficiently from one activity to another, always following the instructions of the staff member in charge. Running and eating are NEVER permitted in the hallways. When directed, students are expected to line up quickly and quietly and to follow further instructions of the staff member.
These disciplinary measures, focusing on suspension of students, follow the archdiocesan policies on suspension (see below).
