Discipline
“Real love is demanding. I would fail in my mission if I did not clearly tell you so. For it was Jesus – our Jesus Himself – who said, “You are my friends if you do what I command you” (Jn 15:14). Love demands effort and a personal commitment to the will of God. It means discipline and sacrifice, but it also means joy and human fulfillment.” (Pope John Paul’s address at Boston, October 1979)
Discipline in the Catholic school is considered an aspect of moral guidance and not a form of punishment. The purpose of discipline is to provide a school climate that is conducive to learning and promotes character development and the common good. Each school must publish its discipline policy in its parent/student handbook.
Discipline is maintained in a classroom or school when students work cooperatively with the principal, the teachers, and their classmates towards class and school objectives. However, the legitimate interest of the school extends beyond the school day and school hours.
