Code of Conduct

The goal of Salesian discipline is self-discipline. Students are given the opportunity to develop good judgment and to make decisions within the limits of acceptable behavior. Our students are identified with Salesian College Preparatory, and the public perception of the school is formed by student behavior, both on and off campus. Consequently, students are accountable for their behavior both on and off campus. Misconduct calls for disciplinary action. Behavior problems will be handled in the following sequence:

— Teacher — Coach — Athletic Director (if appropriate) — Dean of Students — Principal

Classroom Regulations

a. The teacher is to be respectfully obeyed at all times.

b. An admit slip fr om the Front Office is required when students seek admittance after the initial class bell has rung.

c. St udents are not to move desks, adjust blinds or windows, or touch the whiteboard unless asked to do so by the teacher.

d. St udents are not to stand or move around during class without the explicit permission of the teacher.

e. When the bell announces the end of a period, students are to await the teacher’s signal before moving from the room.

f. Students are encouraged to use the restroom during the passing period and break.

g. Food and beverages are only to be consumed in the Café, outside, on the 1st floor of the main building, or other designated areas. Students found eating or drinking in non- designated areas are subject to having their food or beverage confiscated and disposed of by a school authority.

h. Gum-chewing is not allowed anywhere on school property.

i. Neither possession or smoking of tobacco products or vaping is allowed at any time in school or within a two-block radius of the school. Students should not be in possession of any vaping paraphernalia at any time. Any infraction of this type will ordinarily result in suspension or expulsion.

j. Any use of alc ohol or any other controlled substance will result in immediate disciplinary and/or police action. Expulsion may result if Salesian students are involved.

Electronic Devices Cell Phone Usage (including voice, text messaging, use of the camera or social media):

To prevent disruption in class, students may NOT use cellular phones during class time or passing periods. During break and lunch, students may use their cell phones in an appropriate manner. Please keep in mind the following in regard to the use of students’ personal cell phones:

— If a teacher deems it necessary to use the cell phone in the classroom as an acceptable educational tool, then students must follow the instructions given to them in the classroom for the use of their phones. — In the case of an illness or an emergency during the school day, students must ask a teacher, administrator or staff member for permission to use their phones to contact home. — No student may use any type of electronic device (cell phone, iPad, iPod, Google watch, etc.) during an exam or quiz, unless given specific instructions to the contrary by the teacher. — F ailure to comply with any of the above stipulations may result in confiscation of the device. — If asked, a student must hand over his or her phone to the teacher, staff member or administrator immediately, and without complaint. Parents/Guardians will be notified if and when this action is taken.

* Please r eview the complete Code of Student Behavior in the Online Student-Family Handbook prior to the start of school.