The types of behavior that may result in a slip include: classroom disruptions, disruptions during school events such as plays and Chapel services, disrespect to students or staff, inappropriate language, dishonesty, misuse of school property or the property of others, violations of our Acceptable Use Policy, or violations of the Handbook for Students and Families . If a student receives three discipline slips in one semester, the Division Director will request a personal meeting with the student, the student’s parents or guardians, and the student’s advisor, and the student will serve an in-school suspension. Typically, students will be absolved of disciplinary slips in January upon our return from vacation. Bullying & Harassment There is no place for bullying at Cathedral School. Bullying occurs when a student or group of students repeatedly try to hurt, humiliate, degrade, or gain power over another student or group of students. Bullying also extends to actions online. Cyber-bullying occurs when a student repeatedly uses tele- phonic, social, or other electronic media to bully, belittle, or humiliate another. Bullying is different from conflict. Conflict is an inevitable part of life. Bullying is never acceptable. Bullying may amount to harassment when a student is targeted because of his actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, physical or mental characteristics, or because he is associating with a student or group with these perceived characteristics. Sexual harassment refers to any behavior of a sexual nature, whether intentional or unintentional, that is unwelcome. Students who have bullied other students will be held accountable for their behavior. Depending upon the circumstances, the student may also be asked to participate in our No Bully program of peer and staff counseling. Unless warranted by unique circumstances, Cathedral School does not report a student’s disciplinary record to other schools. Having said this, we encourage families to be honest with high schools that might inquire about their son’s disciplinary record. Behavioral Contract For student behavior that repeatedly falls short of Cathedral School’s expectations or for one-time actions that the School deems severe, students will receive a behavioral contract. Typically, this document is designed to clearly outline the School’s expectations moving forward and to support the student in his effort to fulfill those expectations. To this end, both the boy and his advisor, and other staff members, may be asked to participate in the creation of the contract. This contract will outline the School’s expectations and establish a specific course of action for the student for a defined period. The contract may also describe potential outcomes for the student’s failure to meet these expecta- tions. Additional behavioral issues that arise during probation could result in suspension, withholding a student’s re-enrollment contract, and in the most extreme cases, expulsion.
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