ARTICLE 7

DISCIPLINE & CONDUCT

A.      GENERAL RULE

The School reserves the right to implement reasonable discipline measures to fit the needs of each child.  It is impossible to provide the right climate for learning without using corrective discipline where needed.  A cooperative attitude on the part of the parents as well as the student is imperative.  Each teacher is expected to handle as many discipline problems as possible in the classroom.  When the teacher has exhausted his/her means in the classroom, the child is sent to the office with a written explanation.  The following actions will be taken in relation to office discipline:

1.          First Offense:  The student will discuss the problem with the guidance counselor or principal.

2.          Second Offense:  A letter will be sent to the parents giving them time to appear and an opportunity to help in corrective discipline on behalf of his/her child.

3.          Third Offense:  The student will be suspended and all school work will be graded F" in all classes.  Suspensions are not intended to be vacations.  Parents are expected to continue the disciplinary action at home, and may ask for a meeting with the administration of the school.

4.          Fourth Offense:  The student will be permanently expelled.

WARNING:  Some discipline problems may demand an immediate suspension, doing away with the usual process.  The office will take any necessary action and require the parent's immediate presence.

B.        PERSONAL CONDUCT

1. Each student is responsible for his/her personal property. The school does not assume any obligation covering such items or any other expensive item brought to school.

2. Kindness, courtesy and respect toward adults and student are demanded at all times.

3. Students are expected to act like ladies/gentlemen at all times, shouting, screaming, "fooling a round", running through the halls, improper language, etc; will not be tolerated.

4. To insure a clean and safe environment for all, students are not permitted to consume any food, candy and/or beverages in the classroom without the expressed permission of the teacher of that classroom. Should any of the mentioned items be consumed in the classroom, it is the student’s responsibility to clean up any garbage or spills created.

5. Students are not to bring chewing gum, candy, comic books, or any other publications for the purpose of selling or distributing these items in school, except for official school fundraising activities.

6. If students bring to school radios, video games, tape recorders, walk-mans, PSP, Game Boys, I-pods, etc, if these items are broken, misplaced or stolen, the school will not be held responsible.

7. Students are to show respect for the feelings, rights, and property of others in the school community.

8. Students are expected to act responsibly. This means being self disciplined, acting in the best interest of one’s self and of others.

9. Students are expected to treat School property with respect. This includes desks, lockers, grounds, lavatories, library books, textbooks, and materials, etc. The care, protection, and maintenance of school property is the responsibility of every student.

10. Students and their parents will be held responsible for damage to school property or to the property of others.

11. The school’s administration will immediately take action with those students which are referred to the office because of failure to comply with the rules and for exhibiting behavior which does not enable the normal process of the classroom.

 

 C.       COLLABORATION WITH THE CLASSROOM PROCESS

1. Students collaborate by bringing the materials and work assigned, being prepared, and participating actively.

2. Students must work on assigned tasks during class periods.

3. A student may leave the classroom only if the teacher or a school official has granted permission.

4. Students must do their own work originally and individually. COPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

5. Plagiarism is a serious academic offense and will not be tolerated. Copies will not be accepted in lieu of original work. Cheating during a quiz or an examination is also a serious violation of these rules and will not be tolerated.

6. Students are allowed only three or four minutes when they are excused to use the bathroom, the cafeteria, and the office.

The Principal reserves the right to determine the seriousness of the infractions or violations of the above mentioned rules and regulations, and will determine the penalty or punishment administered.

D.       SPORTS

Students who play on school teams represent Dorado Academy in games/tournaments in/outside the school. We consider this a privilege and an honor. We expect the student to maintain the following requirements:

1. Maintain an excellent conduct record.

2. Maintain a minimum general academic average of 2.50 (B).

3. Attending practices is a requirement. No more than four (4) absences are accepted.

4. Arriving on time to games and practices is required.

5. Kindness, respect and courtesy towards the team’s coach, team members and opposing team is required at all times.

6. Any violation of the above requirements must demand immediate suspension from the team.

7. All uniforms must be returned to the coach immediately the season ends of each particular sport.

 

 E.      AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION

Any student who does not maintain proper behavior during a regular classroom period or during recess or lunch time will have fifty (50) minutes of detention after the dismissal bell rings.

Eating or drinking during a class period, cutting classes, abusive or obscene language or gestures, etc. are reasons for after school detention.

    F.       IN-HOUSE SUSPENSION

If the student shows a very serious discipline problem the school's administration will have the option to apply "In-house Suspension" for that student which will require school community services.  He/she must help in the cafeteria, library or school maintenance during regular or after school hours.