Expectations ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Conduct Expectations

Any misbehavior can be a serious infraction in a given set of circumstances and may result in suspension, expulsion, or even referral for prosecution in some instances. Other instances may require evaluation, treatment and/or ongoing counseling to allow a student to continue at St. Anne. Such incidents must also involve the parents/guardians with the school administration in deciding the best path forward. Serious incidents shall be reported to the Catholic Schools Office, along with the details regarding resolution of the problem. Lastly, in all cases of disciplinary action, the final decision regarding any given situation rests with the Principal. Students are expected to refrain from the behaviors, and types of behaviors, described below. Although not a complete list of possible infractions, nor a detailed description of the behaviors named, the list provides a framework for understanding St. Anne behavior expectations. Disrespectful Behavior – discourteous, thoughtless, boisterous or disruptive behavior – tardiness, refusing to follow directions, littering, pushing, shouting, using coarse language or profanity, or the taking of the Lord’s Name in vain. Also included are public displays of affection or other such types of inappropriate physical contact. Threatening Behavior – menacing or attempting to startle/scare another person. Included also are more serious types of physical contact such as deliberate pushing, tripping, slapping or striking another person. Theft – taking possession of any property that is not one’s own. Dishonesty – lying willfully or through omission, withholding information from those in authority. Inappropriate Use of Technology – use or possession of devices, including cell phones, when and where prohibited, or any violation of the Acceptable Use of Computers and Telecommunications policy detailed in another section. Destruction of property – is deliberately damaging or defacing one’s own property or the property of others; including the writing of graffiti on any surface. Academic Cheating – willful lying, plagiarism, forgery, disregarding instructions during testing or classwork, collaboration with another student during testing, or copying another student’s work on homework, quizzes, tests or projects. Cheating carries both the penalty of receiving a “0” for the dishonest work and re-doing that work, likely affecting the student’s overall grade for the class involved. Cheating will jeopardize academic honors and awards. Insubordination – is simply defiant disobedience that directly challenges the authority of a teacher or other adult; exhibiting behavior that is obstinate and/or rebellious in nature. Fighting – is a physical altercation that goes beyond simply pushing and shoving, that involves striking blows, grappling and other forms of personal violence. Harassment – is unwelcome, unwanted behavior which offends, annoys, threatens, intimidates, or causes discomfort or fear in another person. It can include derogatory comments or jokes, slurs, vulgar language, obscene gesturing, and improper propositions. Such behaviors can be sexual in nature and can involve unwanted touching or physical contact along with inappropriate comments and/or gesturing. Hazing – requiring or encouraging any action – tied to participation or membership in any team, activity or group – that could cause humiliation or harm (mental or physical). Cyber-bullying – using electronic devices or cell phones or any type of social media outlet or internet structure in order to transmit or post any type of message or any type of visual image intended to hurt or embarrass another person. Using a false online identity or transmitting to others a private message(s) would be a violation of this policy. Bullying – is described as repeated, persistent and intentional physical or psychological acts that cause harm to another person. Often, more than one perpetrator is involved. Bullying involves physical attacks, pushing, shoving, tripping, etc. It also can involve verbal or non-verbal threats, taunts, blackmail, emotional manipulation, or deliberate isolation/ exclusion.