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Code of Behavior
Code of Behavior
The word discipline is derived from the word
"disciple": a pupil, a follower, a learner. Discipline is
guiding and directing children towards acceptable behavior both
individually and collectively.
It is on this principle that the Code of Behavior for St. Elizabeth
Elementary School has been developed.
Introduction
The Catholic schools of the
Diocese of Pittsburgh are committed to teaching the Gospel values which
help our students live their lives as a reflection of Christ. The
philosophy of our schools calls us to recognize and respect the dignity of
each individual and to offer a Christ-centered, safe learning environment
based on the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church. Discipline
is a necessary element of the learning process. The purpose of this code
is to foster the growth of self-discipline enabling students to eventually
assume responsibility for their own actions. All
member of the faculty and staff share the responsibility to model
appropriate behaviors and maintain these standards throughout the school
community. The Code of
Behavior for St. Elizabeth Elementary School students has been developed
to foster appropriate social skills and promote a positive learning
climate that is characterized by respect, responsibility and Christ-like
relationships. The responsibility for monitoring appropriate behavior
rests with all adults present to the students during the school day
(PA School Law, Sect. 1317). Guiding
Principals Social
skills, both personal and interpersonal, are taught, modeled, practiced,
and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family and
community. The
development of appropriate social skills is an unfolding continuum of
learned behavior unique to each individual. The foundation is laid by
parents and reinforced by Catholic education. All instruction is based on
the following seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching:
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Each person is sacred.
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Each person is social.
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We care for creation.
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All people have rights
and responsibilities.
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Solidarity is one call;
we are our brothers' and sisters' keeper.
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Workers have rights;
work has dignity.
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We take care of the poor
and vulnerable.
Implementation by
Instruction
St. Elizabeth Elementary
School's pro-active approach to discipline includes instruction based on,
but not limited to, the following programs:
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Religion Curriculum -
Preschool through 8th grade
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Catholic Vision of Love
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AIDS Curriculum of the
NCEA
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Character Education
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Get Real About Violence
program
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D.A.R.E.
Consequences for Violations of the Code of Behavior
Code of Conduct
The Code of Behavior addresses the following areas of behavior:
General Behavior
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All behavior must be Christ-like.
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Zero tolerance on bullying or any other
actions deemed to be injurious to any student.
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Compliance with local school policies as
stated in the Parent/Student Handbook.
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Compliance with all Diocesan
policies.
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Homework
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Homework policies will be established
by each department and distributed the first week of school.
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Students and parents will be
responsible to review the policy and return a signature slip to the
homeroom teacher.
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Failure to follow homework policies
will result in one demerit on the All School Code of Behavior.
Demerits may come from more than one teacher, since it is possible for
a student to violate the homework policy in more than one classroom.
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Dress Code
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Consequences
for Violations of the Code of Behavior
- It is the responsibility of each
student to know and abide by the Code of Behavior.
- It is the expectation that each
parent/guardian will support the Code of Behavior.
- Three demerits of any kind will
warrant one after-school detention.
- Detention is from 3:00-3:45p.m.,
generally on Thursday.
- During detention students will sit in
silent reflection.
- Parents are responsible to arrange for
student's transportation home at 3:45.
- Parents must meet student at the
school office at detention dismissal, promptly at 3:45.
- Two detentions in any grading period
will warrant an in-school suspension.
- No alternate arrangements will be made
for individual detentions. Any detention not served on the scheduled
date may result in an in-school suspension.
- Serious or repeated infractions to the
Code of Behavior will be dealt with on an individual basis by referral
to the office.
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