An obligation is a duty, bound by conscience, to do what is right, being fully aware of any and all consequences. A person’s behavior, in and out of school, is a reflection upon the school and the family. The Discipline Code applies to the circumstances that form the Christian life of the School

1. Students are to be respectful, courteous, and obedient in speech, action, and attitude to the principal, all teachers of all grades, office staff, parent volunteers, other adults, and fellow students.
2. Students must refrain from any kind of violence. Violence is defined as any act meant to hurt, punish, or belittle another.
3. Personal property and the property of others is to be kept neat, clean, and orderly. There shall be no graffiti of any kind. All books are to be covered and carried in a school bag. Textbooks notebooks, workbooks, folders, etc. are to be cared for in a neat and careful manner (*). Each student must respect the property of the School.
4. All academic requirements which include written, reading, and study homework and class work must be met. All extra assignments are also to be completed as assigned. Failure to complete assignments OR do assignments will result in point loss for the trimester grade in that subject.
5. Each student is to come prepared with all supplies needed for class.
6. All tests must be signed, not initialed, by the parent and corrections made by the student. NO excuses will be accepted. The signature of the parent on a test or assignment is an indication that the parent has examined the work and is aware of its quality. As a means of checking the child’s progress, the parent must be sure to check homework, workbooks, folders, etc.
7. When moving with the class as a whole in the halls, stairs, etc., the students are to walk in silence in two single lines or as directed by the teacher. This also applies to the time for entering and leaving the School as well as the Church, Library, Gym, Auditorium, and all school areas.
8. At dismissal, the students must walk in line with the teacher to the point of dismissal. Order and respect are to be maintained on the way home. Respect for the Crossing Guards is essential.
9. There will be no eating of foods, liquids, candy or chewing gum in the school or school yard. If cough drops are necessary for illness, a note to the teacher from the parent requesting permission is necessary.
10. Good attendance is to be maintained. Each student is expected to be on time for school. For Grades 4-8, a demerit will be issued for every three latenesses.
11. A student will be suspended for truancy.
12. While in the schoolyard in the morning, student will remain on their class line; there will be no running or activity that can cause injury or disruption. Students cannot leave the schoolyard once they have arrived.
13. All directives, policies, requirements, and rules of the classroom teachers and pecial subject teachers are to be followed and respected by each student.
14. Students are expected to practice proper hygiene.
15.  Toys, games, radios, Walkmans, IPods, etc. may not be brought to school. Primary grade children may bring in items for “Show and Tell” on assigned days only.
16. Cell phones must be turned off during school hours. They are to be kept in school bags. If found in the classroom, they will be confiscated.

(*) Parents will be required to pay a fine or the replacement cost of any books that are damaged or lost. This money will be used to buy replacement books. Care of books is the students’ responsibility. All books must be covered. Clear contact on text books is not an acceptable cover. Workbooks may be covered in clear contact. Book sox or paper are acceptable