St. Albert the Great School, as a part of the larger community of St. Albert the Great Parish, recognizes, supports, and will incorporate the "Code for Everyday Living".

 The Christian Community of St. Albert The Great Parish's "Code for Everyday Living"

The people of St. Albert the Great Parish form a faith community in which we are all seeking to lead our lives, as Jesus would guide us. The community recognizes that, as we conduct our daily lives, we "teach by example;" and that individually and collectively we can have a missionary effect on others in our Parish, and those in our broader community. Thus, we support the following as principles to be used for daily guidance; and pray for the strength and wisdom to follow them.

 Teach as Jesus

I will remember that Jesus taught by example. As parents, leaders, educators, children, and parishioners, we will learn from Him, our Master Teacher, and by our words and deeds will lead others in His way.

 Respect of Person

I will remember that God lives in each of us; and in my daily conduct, I will treat others and myself with dignity and respect. Whenever possible, I will be supportive, inclusive, and nurturing of others. When I disagree it will be with the issue and not the person. I will be a person who can be trusted and respected.

 Respect for Property

I will remember that Jesus taught us to be good stewards.  When resources are made available to me. I will be responsible for using them wisely, and for conserving, protecting, and maintaining them

 Respect for Order

I will remember that Jesus taught us to respect authority and to be responsible for, and accountable to our sister and brothers. I will prayerfully "respect those among you who exercise authority in the Lord," "admonish the unruly," "cheer the faint hearted," and "be patient toward all." (I Thessalonians 5, 12 to 18)

 Respect for Language

I will remember that God has given us voice so that we can getter honor Him. I will use this gift in a way that honors Him and that respects others.

 Respect for the Needs of Others

I will remember that Jesus taught us to serve others. I am called to be generous with my time, talents, and treasure. "The greater among you will serve the rest."

Discipline Overview

The responsibility for enforcing the Discipline Policy and Code for Everyday Living rests with the teachers, principal and other designated individuals. A variety of discipline techniques will be used throughout the day. The principal maintains the right to respond to individual cases, as she judges most appropriate.

 Referrals

Referral notices will be dispensed at the judgment of a teacher and will serve as a tool to communicate to the parent/guardian that there was some problem at school. Referral notices will be issued for violation of school rules and or inappropriate behavior. Referral notices are to be signed and returned the following day.

 Demerits

Students will receive demerits for repeated offenses, more serious violations of school rules and for behavior that will not be tolerated.

        ·        All demerits are to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to the homeroom teacher the first school day                 following the infraction.

·        A signature on a demerit does not indicate approval or disapproval of the circumstances surrounding these disciplinary actions.

·        Parents will be contacted if student fails to return signed demerit.

·        Parents may request a conference.

 The following list serves as a guide and is not all-inclusive of the types of behavior which may incur a demerit. 

 `    1.       Disobedience   

2.       Disrespectful conduct

3.       Cheating

4.       Plagiarism

5.       Stealing

6.       Fighting

7.       Harassment, bullying, name-calling, teasing

8.       Leaving school grounds without permission

9.       Truancy

10.  Forgery

11.  Destruction of school property

12.  Inappropriate language, vulgar or obscene gestures

13.  Violation of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Detention

 Students will receive detention as a serious disciplinary action. Detentions may be incurred in the following manner:

	The accumulation of 3 demerits will result in Saturday detention.
		The accumulation of 5 demerits will result in second Saturday detention.
		The accumulation of 6 demerits will result in a 1, 2, or 3-day in-school suspension.

Saturday Detention

Saturday detentions will be held on an appointed Saturday from 8 to 10:30am. A $35.00 fee will be assessed.  Students must be in uniform while serving detention. If a student fails to serve an appointed Saturday detention a second Saturday detention and fee will be meted.

 Suspension and Expulsion

Actions on the part of the student that may warrant immediate suspension/expulsion of the student are:  

1. Possession or distribution of pornographic materials.

2. Possession of or smoking any substance on school property or at a school sponsored event.
3. Use of drugs, alcohol, or inhalants on school property or at a school sponsored event. The student must be assessed for substance abuse by a specialized agency with the results submitted in writing to the school.  The prescribed treatment plan must be followed if the student is to be considered for continued enrollment.

4. Possession or pretended possession of drugs, alcohol, or inhalants on school property or at a school sponsored event. The student must be assessed for substance abuse by a specialized agency with the results submitted in writing to the school. The prescribed treatment plan must be followed if the student is to be considered for continued enrollment.

5. The selling of any drug, alcohol, inhalant, or drug related paraphernalia on school property or at a school sponsored event. The student must be assessed by a specialized agency with the results submitted in writing to the school. The prescribed treatment plan must be followed if the student is to be considered for continued enrollment.

6. Possession or pretended possession of a weapon which includes guns, bullets, pocket knives or any other object which is intended to cause physical harm.
7. Theft (property to be restored in kind).
8. Repeated physical, mental, sexual, or emotional harassment.

9. Possession of a lighter, matches, or any other object used to start a fire.

10. Vandalism or serious destruction of school property (property to be restored).

11. Threats to harm another individual.

12.  Violation of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy, which includes plagiarism from the Internet.

Out of School Suspension

 A student may be suspended for violating any of the prohibitions listed above.  Further, the principal, in her discretion, may suspend a student if the principal believes the student’s misconduct or continued misconduct warrants a suspension.  The duration of the suspension will be determined by the administration but in any event will not last more than 3 days.

 Expulsion

 A student may be expelled for violating any of the prohibitions listed above.  Further, the principal, in her discretion, may expel a student if the principal believes that a student’s misconduct or continued misconduct represents such a danger to individuals or to the school or so threatens the school’s educational environment that expulsion is warranted.