Code of Conduct
Powers Catholic High School is, above all else, a Catholic Christian community
which assembles so that all may grow in mind, body, and spirit. To ensure that
all may grow, each member of our community must take seriously their responsibility
toward the other members of our community by displaying respect and Christian
values at all times. Individuals who fail in their duty to behave in this manner
are subject to consequences ranging from admonition to expulsion. With the teachings
of the Catholic Church as its guide, the administration reserves the right to
investigate facts and to determine the seriousness of any violation of our Code
of Conduct for Students.
Serious Infractions of School Policy/Rules can result in an immediate suspension and parent notification. Offenders are also subject to expulsion. Serious infractions of school policy include, but are not limited to, the following: A. Physical, verbal, or sexual assault or intimidating behavior on the person of any member or guest of our school community. Any action which causes or has the potential to cause harm to another. Fighting and/or the threat of physical harm to any member or guest of our school community. B. Sexual misconduct, which is defined as inappropriate touching of another (or one’s self) with or without permission; touching that invades the privacy or injures the dignity of another; public display of one’s genitals, buttocks, or breasts. C. Sexual harassment. This may include sexually orientated actions, statements (verbal or written in any medium) or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; physical contact such as petting, pinching, brushing against another person’s body or demands for sexual favors accompanied by overt promises or preferential treatment or threats. D. Harassment. This may include making statements (verbal or written in any medium) which are injurious to the dignity or reputation of another person whether the statements are true or false; intimidating behavior; assault. Any action which causes or has the potential to cause harm to another. E. Speeding and/or reckless driving on or near the school campus. F. Theft of property from a member of the school community or the school itself or being an accomplice to the same. Possession of stolen goods. The unauthorized possession of school keys. Offenders are subject to immediate expulsion. G. Criminal acts. The commission of, or participation in, any act defined as criminal by federal, state, or local law or ordinance is prohibited on school property or at school sponsored events. Disciplinary action may be taken by the school whether or not criminal charges result. (Examples of this include: arson, bomb threats, extortion, gambling, and indecency.) H. Possession or use of any weapons, fireworks, or other materials or chemicals which could cause bodily injury or property damage. This includes the use of chemical sprays, irritants, or other materials or devices which could be disruptive to the school or harmful to others (e.g. mace, pepper gas). Offenders are subject to immediate expulsion. I. Defacing school property, including the lockers, and J. Alcohol: Possession, use or being under the influence of alcohol on or in the proximity of the school or at any school function. Students in violation will be subject to immediate suspension and, after administration conference, may be expelled or required to attend an intervention program. A second offense will result in immediate expulsion. Illegal Drugs: Being under the influence of illegal drugs or being in possession of look alike drugs or drug paraphernalia on or in the proximity of the school or at any function. Students in violation will be subject to immediate suspension and, after administration conference, may be expelled or required to attend an intervention program. A second offense will result in immediate expulsion. Illegal Drugs: Students found selling, buying or being in possession of illegal drugs on or in the proximity of the campus or at any school function are subject to immediate expulsion and the proper legal authorities may be notified. * We reserve the right to use any legal means, including, but not limited to, canine searches of lockers, backpacks, purses, and other similar items to prevent the illegal possession of drugs on our campus. K. The use of tobacco or tobacco by-products in any form on school property or at school sponsored functions. L. Gross disrespect and/or insubordination to a member of the administration, faculty, or staff including failure to properly identify oneself when requested to do so. Any threat, verbal or written in any medium, toward a member of the staff. Refusal to comply with any reasonable request or directive. M. Any public statement (in any medium, including electronic and including Internet web sites) made toward or about any member of our community or about our school which can be considered injurious to the dignity or the reputation of the person(s) or the school. N. Any misconduct relating to the misuse of school O. The taking of any photograph of another without permission. There is to be no use of picture taking devices while in any area that people would normally expect to have privacy including, but not limited to, restrooms and locker rooms. P. Repeated misconduct of any nature or truancy. Q. Any conduct which causes disruption or obstruction of any function, process, or activity of the school. PRIVILEGE OF PARTICIPATION While participation in extracurricular activities is an important part of high school, it remains a privilege dependent upon a student’s good conduct and citizenship. The administration reserves the right to suspend, for definite periods of time, a student’s eligibility to participate in any school related extracurricular activity for repeated or serious misconduct. This includes behavior at or away from school that disrupts order or reflects poorly on Powers Catholic High School. Students must be present for the entire school day in order to participate in any extracurricular event sponsored by the school. Exceptions may be granted by the school administration. OTHER/MINOR INFRACTIONS To avoid being cited for other infractions, students should observe basic, common courtesies. Examples include walking in the hallways, maintaining quiet in the hallways while classes are in session, being polite and honest in dealings with others, taking care of one’s own litter, using care with the property of the school, using good language, etc. DETENTION OBLIGATION Detention will be held each Tuesday from 3:10-3:55. Students who receive a detention are required to serve it on the Tuesday of the “next week”. Any student who is in school on detention day must serve their detention or be suspended from school the following day. Any excuse from this obligation requires the advance permission of the Assistant Principal for Students. Students who are suspended for failing to serve detention shall have their suspension marked as a charged absence. (See policy on excessive absences above.) SUSPENSION Suspension from class or school is a statement about the seriousness of an infraction - or series of infractions - of school policy. Its purpose is to raise the awareness of a student and to result in changed behavior. Any missed class time due to suspension will inevitably have an effect on a student’s academic progress. Teachers will not be responsible for extra work to accommodate students who have been suspended from their class. The following will apply to suspended students: 1. Students who have tests or major projects due on a day of suspension must report to school on the morning of that test/assignment and take their test/hand in their project on the day it is to be taken/due. Students are responsible for knowing when their tests/projects are scheduled. Students not reporting to school on the morning of a test/project due date will not be allowed to make up this work. 2. All other class work may not be made up. 3. Students must bring with them necessary school/reading materials to keep them busy while they are serving in-school suspensions. 4. The school reserves the right to mandate that certain suspensions be served at home rather than at school. In no case will a student be sent home without a parent being notified in advance. 5. Students may not participate in any school sponsored extracurricular activity on any day during which they are suspended. This includes weekends when a suspension carries over the weekend. EXPULSION Expulsion is defined as removal of the student from Powers Catholic. Expulsion may result from a serious act (see serious infractions above) or from a pattern of non-cooperation with the school's rules or expectations. GUIDELINES FOR READMISSION Readmission to Powers Catholic after expulsion may be considered only at the beginning of a new semester and after a student has successfully completed coursework at another school without disciplinary problems and/or can give evidence of assistance obtained to deal with problem areas. Readmission is at the discretion of the principal who will meet with both the student and the parent prior to making a decision. Readmission will involve certain conditions such as a behavior contract, communication with the student's outside therapist, court caseworker, or other appropriate professional. POLICY ON USE OF BREATHALYSER A student who is present at any school related, or sponsored, activity may
be required to submit to a preliminary breath test if a faculty member has reasonable
cause to believe the student to be under the influence of an COMPUTER/INTERNET AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES The use of computers, the Internet and all related technologies at Powers Catholic High School is a privilege, not a right. Failure to abide by the school policies and procedures may result in the cancellation of that privilege. School disciplinary action may be taken and/or appropriate legal action taken for violations that are unethical or constitute a criminal offense. Serious violations may result in suspension or expulsion. All users must sign an acceptable use agreement. Students must have parent/guardian sign the agreement. The agreement must be on file in the school before the school technologies are used. Acceptable Use: Unacceptable Use:
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