Student Conduct

St. Anne Roman Catholic Grade School Discipline Policy
The ultimate goal of discipline is that all students at St. Anne Roman Catholic Grade School will exercise the highest degree of self discipline that is possible for their age level.  Their actions and attitudes should be appropriate for encouraging the growth of a greater Christian community.  Parents and school staff share the responsibility for assisting this growth in each child by providing good example and by encouraging Christian behavior that recognizes the rights of all others in the community.  Each element of society - the family, the Church, the school, the classroom, and the community - has its own guidelines for the welfare of the group.  We must assist each student to know the rules, understand their necessity, and realize the results of violating these principles.

The ability of St. Anne Roman Catholic Grade School to provide a safe and responsible environment is based on general guidelines set forth and enforced with disciplinary procedures. Each situation will be dealt with on an individual basis, however, interpretation and implementation is left to the administration of the school. As a private school, the principal has the final word.

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Discipline Process
A. Minor infractions of school or classroom rules typically would be dealt with in the following manner:

B. Consistent violation of any rule or major infraction of school or civil regulations may result in suspension or expulsion. This process is defined and outlined completely in these documents.

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Dress Code Violations
1. All students are expected to be in accord with the Dress Code on a daily basis.

2. Students who are out of uniform in an emergency may be excused without penalty once per quarter if the parents send a note to the teacher.

3. If a note is not presented, students will be referred to the office and parents will be requested to bring in appropriate dress.

4. If a uniform is not available, the student will be subject to a detention (Gr. 4-8) or be required to wear a uniform on uniform-free days.

5. Repeated violation of the Dress Code would necessitate more severe action in keeping with The St. Anne discipline policies.

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Athletic Eligibility
Students forfeit their athletic or cheerleading eligibility if at any time they are earning a grade of less than "C" (or satisfactory) in three of their major subjects (excluding Spelling and Handwriting).

1. The grade of less than "C" may be for conduct or effort.

2. Parents will be notified by the school.

3. It is the student's responsibility to notify the coach.  Eligibility is restored when the grades are again at "C" or better level.

4. School discipline problems which might jeopardize eligibility will be brought to the attention of the Athletic Director by the Administration.

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Detention & Forfeits
Discipline by detention, forfeiting athletic eligibility and for dress code violations.

Harassment
Sexual Harassment
Bullying

Suspension
For serious infractions of school rules.

Expulsion
Supreme disciplinary penalties that a school can invoke upon any student.

Weapons
School Rules on students who carry, possess, conceal or transfer any type of weapon in school.

Substance Abuse
An overview and school policy on substance abuse, as approved by the St Anne School Committee, 5/91)