Consequences
Special Student Policies - Possible Consequences
- Consequences for Unacceptable Offenses will result in immediate expulsion from Catholic Mission Schools, as stated above.
- Consequences for Serious or Moderate Offenses will be determined by school administrators.
- Consequences for Nuisances may be specified by other members of the school supervisory staff, including teachers and the Dean/Principal.
Detention of Work
Unacceptable offenses are violations of the Schools’ Mission Statement, are not Christian behavior, and are in violation of National and State laws. Students may be assigned to perform indoor or outdoor work on campus. The amount of work will be proportionate to the severity of the violation committed. When possible, the work will be related to the violation committed.
Parental Notification
The principal notifies parents or guardians in writing of offense that, if repeated, could result in their child’s dismissal from Catholic Mission Schools.
Reflecting Paper
Students may be assigned to write a paper related to the offense they have committed.
Loss of Academic Credit
Cheating, including plagiarizing is a violation of “Catholic Mission Schools Honor.” Students who cheat by copying work from another student or plagiarizing information from a printed source do not earn credit for the assignment or test that was not completely their own work. Students who assist others in cheating also lose all credit for that assignment for test.
In addition, the Profile Grades of the students involved in these activities will reflect the seriousness of the offense. A student who has a second offense in this area is subject to academic and disciplinary probation.
Suspension
Students who commit serious offenses may be suspended from classes. Suspension can last from one to five days. The purpose of suspension is to give the student time to think over his/her situation, and make a plan to improve so that he/she might be able to continue at the school. Students receiving suspensions are usually place on Disciplinary Probation. Suspensions may include physical labor and opportunities for guided reflection with a school administrator.
Disciplinary Probation
Students involved in serious disciplinary matters may be allowed to remain at the school on Disciplinary Probation. Students on Disciplinary Probation who participate in a second serious disciplinary incident are subject to dismissal from the school.
In cases where students are put on Disciplinary Probation, the Principal will write a letter to the parents or guardians, explaining the nature of the offense, and its ramifications.
At the discretion of the administration, students involved in a serious disciplinary violation may be asked to sign a contract that will make clear the conditions for successfully making amends for the violation.
Dismissal
Dismissal from Catholic Mission Schools may result if: a student has failed three or more courses, or has been repeatedly involved in serious disciplinary incidents. In rare instances, a disciplinary case is so egregious that dismissal from school is the immediate consequence. Decisions for dismissals are made by the Principal, after consulting with the Director Catholic Mission Schools. But ultimate responsibility in matters regarding dismissal rests with the Director. Dismissal for disciplinary reasons include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Acts of violence resulting in serious injury to another person
- Use of a deadly weapon
- Gross disrespectful to school staff
- Public acts that damage the reputation of Catholic Mission Schools
- Use or possession of alcohol or other controlled substances – 2nd offense
- Possession of a deadly weapon – 2nd offense
- Use or possession of betel nut or tobacco – 3rd offense
- Cheating – 3rd offense
- Any act or omission analogous to the above.
As mentioned above, the Director has final authority in all disciplinary matters. The Director reserves the right to take what is deemed to be appropriate action in any and all cases. Although the Director will seek the advice of others needed, the decision of the Director is final.