STUDENT CONDUCT

CODE OF CONDUCT
Catholic Education supports student growth in all areas. Self discipline is a life skill that can and should be achieved. School rules and regulations are no more than basic courtesy, good manners and the creation of a Christian community where learning can take place. The authority to control student behavior extends to all activities of the school including Mass and religious services, all games and public performances, field trips, and all other school sponsored activities.

  1. Honor System - Each student is a member of the Honor System. The student should be fair with him/herself, with fellow students, and with the teacher. No form of cheating, lying, or stealing will be tolerated. We ask that our students tell the truth at all times, conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen, respect law and order and follow the Commandments in all phases of life.
  2. Courtesies - Students are expected to treat each other with courtesy, to display a positive attitude and disposition, and to show proper respect for faculty and staff members. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner towards everyone. Disrupting the learning environment of other students is not acceptable.
  3. Rules of Conduct – Behaviors that are considered routine and appropriate are listed below.
    The student:
        • will abide by the uniform policy
        • will walk, not run, in the building
        • will not chew gum
        • will never leave school grounds without permission from parent/guardian and the office
        • will follow all classroom rules
        • will deliver and return signed papers
        • will be respectful of adults and polite to other young people
        • will respect all school property (books, desk, restroom, etc…)
        • will respect other students’ property
        • will use acceptable Christian language
        • will be honest
        • will keep all areas clean
        • will get along with others, avoiding any type of physical or verbal confrontation
        • will be in class on time
        • will bring nothing to school that could harm another person (knives, fireworks, firearms, etc…)
        • will not drink alcohol, use drugs, use tobacco products, nor have them on campus.

These rules may be interpreted and added to during the school year by the Principal.

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES
Teachers will handle routine classroom discipline, using assertive discipline and positive reinforcement when possible. Repeat or serious breaches of discipline will be handled by the principal.
Besides time outs and losses of privileges, discipline actions include:

  1. Detention - Before school (at 7:00 am) or on Saturday mornings; usual time is one hour, but can be reduced to thirty minutes or increased to include Saturday morning up to four hours. This can be a work detail. If not, the student will be expected to review course material. (No eating, sleeping, talking, etc.) Failure to comply will result in further disciplinary action.
     
  2. Mandatory Parent Conference - Required disciplinary meeting by custodial parents with the teacher and/or principal for a discussion of the problem and potential solution.
     
  3. In-House Suspension - Isolation of a student from his/her peers at school during the school day. Teacher will provide lessons, work, and tests to be done during the day. No extra curricular participation allowed.
     
  4. Out of School Suspension - Removal of the student from the school setting (1-10 school days). The student stays home and receives zeroes on all missed work. A parent conference is mandatory for re-admission. No extra curricular participation allowed.
     
  5. Expulsion - Removal of the student from the student body and the school.
    The following activities will result in suspension or expulsion:
        • Use or possession of illegal substances (drugs, alcohol, or tobacco) during school or school sponsored activities.
        • Fighting/violence
        • Public display of affection/sexual misconduct
        • Extreme disrespect of authority
        • Vandalism
        • Arson
        • Bomb Threats – anyone directly threatening or aiding and abetting in a threat or false report of a bomb threat.
        • Possession of weapons or use of objects as weapons
        • Unauthorized entry to or use of school facilities
        • Stealing
        • Truancy
        • Harassment (bullying, teasing, intentional exclusion, sexual, etc.)
        • Forgery of documents/signatures
        • Repeated violation of school rules, including dress code
        • Any other extreme violation of rules

    Students are removed from the school by the principal with notification given to the Superintendent of the Diocese.
    These activities may be interpreted and added to during the school year by the Principal.

DRESS CODE
An established dress code at St. John’s School promotes a positive learning environment through neat and tidy appearance as well as minimal distraction to the daily instructional atmosphere. Students are expected to abide by the dress code policy. Students who choose to not abide by the dress code policy will not be admitted to class until the proper uniform attire is brought to him/her at school Certain days will be designated as “no uniform days.” On those days, students should refer to the section listed below. If these uniform regulations are to succeed, it will take the combined effort of students, parents, and school personnel to see to it that every child comes to school in the proper uniform. The principal will have discretion in all questions pertaining to student’s dress code.

Items marked with an * must be purchased from Dennis Uniform Company. Any items previously purchased from Dennis uniform company that are different than what is listed below are not allowed. Please print the student’s name in all articles of clothing worn to school.

Coats/jackets are not allowed in the classroom. Hats are not allowed to be worn in the building. Boy Scout and Girl Scout uniforms are permitted on the day of the scout meeting.

The dress code requirements are as follows:

Boys (Kindergarten-4th Grade):

Shorts* – blue walking shorts
Pants* – navy
Polo shirt* – green or white, long or short sleeve: must have St. John’s logo
Sweaters* – optional; navy, cardigan, vest or pull-over style. This is the only sweater allowed in the classroom.
Sweatshirts – The plain green sweatshirt (not the hoodie), purchased through the Crusader Club, is acceptable to wear over a school shirt.
Belts – black, brown or navy for grades K-8.
Shoes – Tennis shoes may be worn. They must be non marking and should be predominantly white, navy or black. Shoes with lights, sounds, characters, beads, wheels or colored laces are not allowed. Should other shoes be worn, they must be brown, navy, or black leather. No boots or open toed shoes may be worn. Only athletic shoes may be worn for PE.
Socks – White or navy and crew in length. Socks may not have any emblems or brand names.
PE Uniform* – Gray shirt with logo, navy gym shorts required for grades 3-8. Students in K-2 do not wear a PE uniform.
Sweatshirt/sweatpants - optional as PE winter uniform only. Navy or hunter green allowed. No emblems or brand names should be visible.
Grooming – Boys should be well groomed. Hair should be neat, out of the eyes, not extend over the collar and not distracting. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.

Girls (Kindergarten-4th Grade):

Jumpers* – plaid (must wear navy shorts underneath). Jumpers must be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
Skorts* – plaid. Skorts must be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
Shorts*– plaid
Pants*– navy
Blouses* – round collar, white, long or short sleeve
Polo Shirt* – Green or white, long or short sleeve with St. John’s logo
Sweaters* – Optional; navy; cardigan, vest or pull-over styles. This is the only sweater allowed in the classroom.
Sweatshirts – The plain green sweatshirt (not the hoodie), purchased through the Crusader Club, is acceptable to wear over a school shirt.
Belts – black, brown or navy for grades K-8.
Shoes – Tennis shoes may be worn. They must be non marking and should be predominantly white, navy or black. Shoes with lights, sounds, characters, beads, wheels or colored laces are not allowed. Should other shoes be worn, they must be brown, navy, or black leather. No boots or open toed shoes may be worn. Only athletic shoes may be worn for PE.
Socks - White or navy and crew in length. Socks may not have any emblems or brand names.
PE Uniform – Gray shirt with logo, navy gym shorts required for grades 3-8. Students in K-2 do not wear a PE uniform.
Sweatshirt/sweatpants – optional as PE winter uniform only. Navy or hunter green allowed. No emblems or brand names should be visible.
Grooming – Hair must be neat and not distracting. Nail polish must be light in color. Only stud earrings are allowed. No make-up.

Boys (5th-8th Grade):

Shorts* – navy walking shorts, khaki walking shorts
Pants* – navy blue or khaki
Oxford shirt* – white oxford button down, long or short sleeve
Polo shirt* – green or white, long or short sleeve: must have St. John’s logo
Sweaters* – optional; navy, cardigan, vest or pull-over style. This is the only sweater allowed in the classroom.
Sweatshirts – The plain green sweatshirt (not the hoodie), purchased through the Crusader Club, is acceptable to wear over a school shirt.
Belts – black, brown or navy for grades K-8.
Shoes – Tennis shoes may be worn. They must be non marking and should be predominantly white, navy or black. Shoes with lights, sounds, characters, beads, wheels or colored laces are not allowed. Should other shoes be worn, they must be brown, navy, or black leather. No boots or open toed shoes may be worn. Only athletic shoes may be worn for PE.
Socks – White or navy and crew in length. Socks may not have any emblems or brand names.
PE Uniform* – Gray shirt with logo, navy gym shorts required for grades 3-8. Gym shoes must tie with traditional shoe laces.
Sweatshirt/sweatpants – optional as PE winter uniform only. Navy or hunter green allowed. No emblems or brand names should be visible.
Grooming – Boys should be well groomed. Hair should be neat, out of the eyes, not extend over the collar and not distracting. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings. Facial hair is not allowed.

Girls (5th-8th Grade):

Skirts* – Plaid. Skirts must be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
Shorts* – khaki or plaid
Pants* – navy or khaki
Oxford Shirts* – white button down collar, long or short sleeve with St. John’s logo
Polo Shirts* – Green or white, long or short sleeve with St. John’s logo
Sweaters* – Optional; navy; cardigan, vest or pull-over styles. This is the only sweater allowed in the classroom.
Sweatshirts – The plain green sweatshirt (not the hoodie), purchased through the Crusader Club, is acceptable to wear over a school shirt.
Belts – black, brown or navy for grades K-8.
Shoes – Tennis shoes may be worn. They must be non marking and should be predominantly white, navy or black. Shoes with lights, sounds, characters, beads, wheels or colored laces are not allowed. Should other shoes be worn, they must be brown, navy, or black leather. No boots or open toed shoes may be worn. Only athletic shoes may be worn for PE.
Socks – White or navy and crew in length. Socks may not have any emblems or brand names.
PE Uniform* – Gray shirt with logo, navy gym shorts required for grades 3-8.
Sweatshirt/sweatpants - optional as PE winter uniform only. Navy or hunter green allowed. No emblems or brand names should be visible.
Grooming – Hair must be neat and not distracting. Nail polish must be light in color. Only stud earrings are allowed. No make-up in grades K-7. Only a modest amount of make-up is allowed in the 8th grade.

NO UNIFORM DAYS
• Clothing should be neat. No worn, frayed, torn or soiled clothing.
• Clothing may not contain inappropriate messages or logos
• No short shorts, spaghetti straps, or tank tops in grades 4-8.
• While socks are required, crew socks are not
• No open toed/open heeled shoes
• Non marking athletic shoes are required for PE
• Earrings (girls only): only studs allowed