Confiscation of Student Property (clothing, papers, etc.)
Teachers have the right to confiscate and submit to administration notes, assignments for other classes, and other papers of the student if such items are interfering with the learning process in the classroom. Teachers may confiscate books or magazines and other materials from a student if the student is using them in a way which distracts from the learning process.
In addition, non-St. Bernard hats and clothing, sweatshirts, jackets, scarves and other non-uniform items may not be worn on campus and will be confiscated. Anything that may be interpreted as claiming gang involvement is not permissible and will be confiscated. Students wearing non-uniform items on campus will also receive a Dean’s Detention. Items can only be retrieved by the parent. All confiscated clothing that has not been claimed will be donated to charity.
Student Lockers
At the beginning of each school year, a locker is assigned to each student. Students may not change lockers or use another locker without the permission of the administration. Lockers are the property of the school and use thereof is a privilege granted to the student by the school. It is the proper function of the school authorities to inspect the lockers under their control and to prevent their use in illicit ways or for illegal purposes. (Arch 5F5)
Lockers must always be neat and in usable condition. Stickers or decals are not permitted in or on the lockers. Students are held responsible for all damages and defacing of their assigned lockers and must report any damage to the administration immediately. Students will be fined for damage to lockers and will be subject to disciplinary action, including probation. All locks, for both hallway and P.E. lockers must be school locks purchased from the Main Office. Only school locks are allowed on lockers and must be purchased through the school office. All other locks will be removed by school authorities.
Students are responsible for the items they choose to store in their lockers. Valuables should not be brought to school. It is the student’s responsibility to check that the locker locks/closes securely and is properly secured with a lock. If the locker or lock is defective, the student should report the defect immediately to the administration. Students must protect their locker combination and should not share it with anyone. The school is NOT RESPONSIBLE for theft from a locker.
For those students requiring additional space for after school activities, a lock may be purchased in the main office and a second locker will be assigned. The locker will be located directly below their regular school locker or in the vicinity of the regular school locker when possible.
