CONFISCATION OF INAPPROPRIATE ITEMS
The school staff has the right and responsibility to confiscate permanently any item deemed inappropriate brought to school by a student.  Examples:  television, radio, recorder, computer/electronic games, laser lights, pagers, cell phones, CDs/cassettes with inappropriate lyrics, inappropriate information taken from the Internet, look alike weapons, lipstick, false fingernails, etc.

PROPER CARE OF SCHOOL FURNITURE AND MATERIAL
Books and materials as well as desks, tables, lockers and chairs demand respect.  All cost money and are paid for by the people of the parish.  Carving, marking, shoving, tossing of any school materials damages those items.  Students will be expected to pay for what they damage, deface or lose.

Backpacks with wheels will not be allowed as they do not fit properly in the locker and damage is occurring to the lockers.

COMMUNICATION WITH PRINCIPAL AND FACULTY
If a parent has a concern with his/her child, the first step is for the parent to telephone the teacher with questions and concerns about their own child’s learning environment.  If the teacher is unable to satisfy the concerns of the parents, the principal should be called.

DISCIPLINE POLICY
Definition of Discipline: Discipline is a code of conduct that governs one’s behavior.  It implies the ability to control and to direct one’s actions according to the Christian norm.  Each person, is a unique child of God, has the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others.

ST. MARY’S CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR RULES
Students will:

1) Follow directions;
2) raise hand to speak;
3) be in class on time;
4) respect rights and property of others;
5) bring proper equipment to class;
6) keep hands, feet, objects to self

DISCIPLINE WITH PURPOSE
Discipline With Purpose was formed in 1984 and has become a nationally acclaimed program that is currently being taught in hundreds of schools by thousands of teachers.  The first five skills are called Basic Skills and promote getting along with people.  The next five skills are called Constructive Skills and promote the rights and responsibilities expected of members of our society.  The last five skills are called Generative Skills and require a more comprehensive worldview.  They teach that people can encourage change in positive ways.

Self-Discipline Skills:
Listening
Following instructions
Questioning
Sharing: Time, space, people, and things
Interacting socially

Cooperating with others
Understanding rules
Figuring out how to accomplish tasks
Exhibiting leadership
Communicating effectively

Organizing: time, space, people, things
Resolving mutual problems
Taking the initiative in problem solving
Distinguishing fact from feeling
Sacrificing/serving others