acceptable. The only body rings that may be worn are traditional earrings. Boys must be clean-shaven. Hair cannot be dyed, spiked or display any other exaggerated style. Hanging chains, canes, and hats are not allowed. Guests: The guest of a Bishop Amat student must comply with the school dress code requirements. The Bishop Amat student is responsible for communicating this to his/her date. DRESS CODE FOR ATHLETIC CONTESTS Bishop Amat students are expected to abide by school philosophy with regard to dress at all school functions, including public events, such as games, as spectators. Students should dress according to this casual dress code: 1.
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Jeans or any other non-uniform pants provided: a. They are in good condition; no rips or tears above the knee that show any skin b. They fit the student; no oversized pants or tight pants. c. They are worn at the waist. Non-uniform shirts provided: a. They are not halter-tops. b. They are not low cut and do not expose a bare midriff. c. They are not exposing undergarments (No netted or sheer shirts which expose undergarments.) d. They have no writing or pictures that degrade individuals or groups of individuals, promote the use of alcohol or other illicit substances, or display sexually suggestive content. e. Shorts and skirts may be worn provided they are no shorter than 3 inches above the top of the knee.
DRUG POLICY The illicit use of drugs and alcohol is one of the most destructive problems confronting American Society today. There is no doubt that many of our students will be faced with the question of whether or not to take drugs. It is our hope that the knowledge found at Bishop Amat and the values instilled in the students’ home will help students avoid drug use. However, students who become involved with drugs need to know that: The possession, sale, use, distribution or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as well as the possession, sale, use or distribution of drug paraphernalia on campus or at any school function are grounds for immediate dismissal. On the other hand, we consider it our responsibility to help students who become involved with drugs through a program of counseling and guidance, including drug testing. Students who voluntarily come forward and seek help will not be forced to leave the school provided they agree to participate in a treatment program, developed in consultation with the student, the parents and school personnel. In order to ensure that our campus is drug-free, Bishop Amat uses the services of Interquest, a narcotics detection canine unit. Interquest will make random visits to our campus throughout the year. In order to ensure that our events are drug-free, we may use the services of Interquest. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Classroom Discipline Teachers in the classroom or supervisory personnel on campus are responsible for handling normal classroom disciplinary problems. Some of the alternatives available to the teachers are detention as discussed below, parent conferences, and counseling referrals.
The classroom teacher uses the conduct/citizenship comments on the report card to reflect the adequacy of behavior in the classroom. These conduct/citizenship comments on the student report card are also used to determine the behavioral eligibility of students in co-curricular programs and are as follows: Comment G: The student’s classroom conduct/citizenship habits are GOOD. Comment C: The student sometimes needs CORRECTION. Comment N: Conduct/citizenship habits NEED IMPROVEMENT. Comment U: Conduct/citizenship habits are UNSATISFACTORY. A classroom teacher will give the comment “N” if any of these statements apply. The student: 1.
is frequently being reprimanded for talking or otherwise disrupting class.
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is often out of the assigned seat without permission.
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has been repeatedly corrected for throwing items in class.
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uses foul or otherwise inappropriate language in class.
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is generally disrespectful or challenging to the teacher. (Disrespect involving profanity or threatening statements is a dean matter liable to suspension or immediate dismissal and, therefore, out of the realm of this procedure.)
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is disrespectful or inappropriate towards other students.
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is disrespectful or inconsiderate of others during prayer service.
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is often found to be chewing gum or eating in the classroom.
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received a detention for three unexcused tardies and continues to be late to class without authorization.
A teacher who gives the comment “N” has given a teacher detention for the objectionable classroom behavior and has contacted the parents concerning the behavior. In spite of these steps, the student has not improved or the behavior has worsened. A teacher who gives the comment “U” has given a comment of “N” on the previous report card and has made the Dean of Discipline familiar with the behavioral situation by submitting multiple Reports of Misconduct to the dean concerning the behavior. In addition, receiving more than one comment “N” and/or a comment “U” on the report card will effect a student’s eligibility to participate on any athletic team, performance group or activity group. These comments will also affect a student’s eligibility to run for a student government office or hold the office once elected, and a student’s eligibility to try out for Pep Squad, or participate on the Pep Squad if already a member. To facilitate growth in needed areas, continuous violations of minor infractions in the classroom, or single instances of more serious infractions, may ultimately involve the student in the following process. Misconduct Reports In cases where a student has violated school rules outside of the classroom, where a teacher has given detention for tardies yet the student continues to arrive late to class, or where the teacher is no longer able to handle disruptive behavior by a student within the classroom, a “Report of Misconduct” is written and given to the Dean of Discipline. Reports are handled by the Deans according to the Steps of Increasing Severity. 30
