Conduct Guidelines

STUDENT CONDUCT GUIDELINES

A Vianney student is an ambassador of the entire Vianney community at all times and in all places. As ambassadors, students are to conduct themselves as Christian, Marianist gentlemen who are aware of the rights and dignity of others. It is a privilege to attend Vianney and as such, this high standard of responsibility extends to students at all times.

While it is impossible to address every situation or incident that may arise, the following information has been developed for the purpose of providing guidance to the students, parents, faculty, and administration. The nature and seriousness of a particular situation or incident may result in disciplinary action by the administration which is less than or which exceeds that set forth in these guidelines.

If in the opinion of the administration, a student or his parent(s) do not support the philosophy and mission of the school, the student may be asked to withdraw. It is the school’s expectation that student and parents follow both the letter and spirit of the school’s mission.

With the exception of withdrawals, the Deans of Students is the final authority on matters discipline.

DETENTIONS:

Some violations of school rules are handled by assignment of the student to a School Detention by the Deans of Students. In addition, teachers may choose to handle certain classroom violations with a Personal Detention Period and/or mandatory Encore.

Mandatory Encore: Teachers may require a student to attend a mandatory Encore period supervised by that teacher. This requirement takes precedence over all other activities during Encore.

Personal Detentions may be assigned by faculty members for violations of their classroom or activity rules or regulations. The teacher issuing the detention will schedule and supervise the detention.

School Detention will normally be scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays by the Deans of Students. Students who miss their assigned detention class will not be re-admitted to school until the parent or guardian has communicated with the Dean of Students. Co-curricular activities, after-school work and other such excuses for missing a detention class will not be accepted. Students will not be admitted to detention after it begins. Students are not to bring coats, books, food or drinks to detention class. Students will have a specific assignment during detention class which may include physical labor. The list of students assigned to detention class will be posted on the bulletin board outside of the Deans of Students’ Office. Final grades and/or transcripts will be held until all detentions are served.

DISMISSAL PROCESS:

If, in the opinion of the administration, a student’s behavior warrants his suspension from school, the parents/guardians will be notified before the student is released from school.

If the student’s behavior warrants more serious consequences, the Administrative Team meets to discuss the student’s withdrawal. Before a final decision is reached, the parents and student will be notified and they may request a meeting with the Administrative Team. The student has the option of inviting a teacher to speak on his behalf. If the decision is to withdraw the student, the parents may appeal in writing within 48 hours to the President. His decision is final.

PROBATION:

A student will be placed on probation if:

• he is involved in a major disciplinary infraction that does not warrant immediate expulsion
• he accumulates a significant number of minor infractions or disciplinary referrals
• he develops a pattern of negative comments from teachers.

When a student is placed on probation he and his parents will communicate with the appropriate administrator and/or guidance counselor in order to develop strategies to address his inappropriate behavior(s).

SUSPENSION:

Suspensions are determined by the school administration. Suspensions may be in-school or out of school depending upon the circumstances. Suspensions are given for serious infractions and may vary in length. The suspension will be served as soon as possible after the parents are notified. The suspended student is responsible for contacting his teachers for assignments and due dates of all missed work. If the suspension is directly related to a specific academic course, the student can only earn minimal credit in that course during the time of suspension.

In-School Suspension: When assigned to an In-School Suspension, the student must:

• Report to the Deans’ Office by 7:45 a.m. and remain at school until 3:00 p.m.
• Complete the assigned work for the day
• Return completed work to the appropriate teachers upon returning to school
• Be responsible for his own behavior while serving In-School Suspension time
• Comply with the school dress code while serving In-School Suspension
• Can not participate in or attend any co-curricular activities until the suspension is completed.

ABSENCE: UNEXCUSED FROM SCHOOL

ACTION:

Any intentional absence from school without the prior consent of the parents and school officials.

FIRST OFFENSE REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Detention & loss of all work credit MINIMUM: Suspension

MAXIMUM: Suspension MAXIMUM: Withdrawal

ABUSE:

PHYSICAL OR VERBAL OF FACULTY/STAFF

ACTION: Any intentional, willful threat or attempt to do bodily harm to a teacher or staff member; blatant degrading verbal abuse of a teacher or staff member; the unwanted intentional touching or application of force to the person of a teacher or staff member.

FIRST OFFENSE REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Suspension MINIMUM: Suspension

MAXIMUM: Withdrawal MAXIMUM: Withdrawal

CHEATING

ACTION: Any act of representing another’s work as one’s own. Any attempt to seek advantage by falsifying or misrepresenting one’s own achievements. Any assistance in helping another student falsify or misrepresent his work.

FIRST OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Loss of all credit on falsified work, parents notified & Detention

MAXIMUM: Suspension

REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Suspension

MAXIMUM: Course Failure

DISRESPECT/DISHONESTY TOWARD FACULTY/STAFF

ACTION: Any act of disrespect directed at a teacher or staff member including obscene or insulting remarks, gestures, or written statements. Any act of lying to or deceiving a teacher or staff member.

FIRST OFFENSE REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Warning MINIMUM: Suspension

MAXIMUM: Suspension MAXIMUM: Withdrawal

DRESS CODE VIOLATION

ACTION: Any violation of the letter and spirit of the school dress code.

FIRST OFFENSE REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Warning and/or fine MINIMUM: Detention and/or fine

MAXIMUM: Detention and/or fine MAXIMUM: Suspension

DRUG SALE AND/OR DISTRIBUTION

ACTION: Any act of selling/distributing or attempting to sell/distribute drugs (illegal substances) on or off campus to any individual.

FIRST OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Withdrawal and police report

DRUGS/ALCOHOL USE AND/OR POSSESSION

ACTION: Any use of drugs/alcohol/or related paraphernalia or possession of drugs/alcohol/or related paraphernalia or attempted use of drugs/alcohol/or related paraphernalia on campus or at any school activity on or off campus. Being under the influence of drugs/alcohol while on campus or at any school activity.

FIRST OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Suspension & school mandated chemical evaluation

MAXIMUM: Withdrawal

REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Withdrawal

(Athletes should also refer to the Student-Athlete Handbook)

FIGHTING

ACTION: Any action on campus or at any school activity that can be defined as Fighting (mutual action in which both students have contributed to a situation by verbal and/or physical action); Assault (intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing injury to another person).

FIRST OFFENSE REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Detention MINIMUM: Suspension

MAXIMUM: Withdrawal MAXIMUM: Withdrawal

FOOD AND/OR DRINK IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS

ACTION: Any attempt by a student to transport open containers and/or consume food/drink in areas of the school buildings other than those designated in the student handbook without prior approval of the faculty and/or administration.

FIRST OFFENSE REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Warning MINIMUM: Detention

MAXIMUM: Detention MAXIMUM: Suspension

FOUL LANGUAGE

ACTION: The use of any language, act, remark or expression, including obscene gestures, which is offensive to modesty or decency.

FIRST OFFENSE REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Warning/Fine MINIMUM: Detention/Fine

MAXIMUM: Detention/Fine MAXIMUM: Suspension/Fine

HARASSMENT/BULLYING

ACTION: Threatening, intimidating, or harassing of another by word, act, deed or excessive and/or inappropriate joking and/or teasing. Harassment/bullying can be physical, verbal, emotional, social or electronic.

FIRST OFFENSE REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Warning MINIMUM: Suspension

MAXIMUM: Suspension MAXIMUM: Withdrawal

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR IN CLASS, AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, OR IN THE GENERAL PUBLIC

ACTION: Intentional acts, behaviors or conduct in the classrooms, in the school buildings, at school activities, upon school grounds, at school sponsored activities off-campus, or in the general public which interfere with an orderly environment or which are detrimental to the reputation of Vianney.

FIRST OFFENSE REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Warning MINIMUM: Detention

MAXIMUM: Suspension MAXIMUM: Withdrawal

INSUBORDINATION

ACTION: The failure to comply with reasonable requests from school personnel; refusing to identify yourself when requested to do so; giving false identification.

FIRST OFFENSE REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Warning MINIMUM: Suspension

MAXIMUM: Suspension MAXIMUM: Withdrawal

STEALING

ACTION: The unlawful taking or disposition of property of another with the intent to deprive the person of the property; receiving stolen property or possession of stolen property.

FIRST OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Suspension and restitution

MAXIMUM: Withdrawal and restitution

REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Suspension and restitution

MAXIMUM: Withdrawal and restitution

TARDY – IN EXCESS OF 3 PER SEMESTER

ACTION: Any student who is not physically present in the classroom when the bell rings is considered tardy. There are no excused tardies. A student cannot choose to be tardy. To provide some flexibility, each student receives three tardies per semester without penalty. After the third tardy the following consequences occur:

FIRST OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Detention

MAXIMUM: Detention and loss of credit for missed class(es)

REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Detention and loss of credit for missed class(es)

MAXIMUM: Suspension

TOBACCO POSSESSION/USE

ACTION: The possession and/or use of any tobacco or tobacco related products on campus, at any school activity, or within a one-mile radius of campus.

FIRST OFFENSE

MINIMUM: $25.00 donation to the Scholarship Fund & parents notified

MAXIMUM: $25.00 fine and detention

REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: $50.00 donation to the Scholarship Fund and parents notified

MAXIMUM: Suspension

(Athletes should also refer to the Student-Athlete Handbook)

VANDALISM

ACTION: The willful or malicious destruction or defacement of any property belonging to another student, faculty, staff, or the school.

FIRST OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Detention and restitution

MAXIMUM: Withdrawal and restitution

REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Suspension and restitution

MAXIMUM: Withdrawal and restitution

VIOLATION OF TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

ACTION: Any action which violates the Technology Acceptable Use Policy. Also, be aware that a violation of the AUP could also be a violation of other student guidelines.

FIRST OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Warning

MAXIMUM: Loss of right to use any of the school’s technology resources

REPEAT OFFENSE:

MINIMUM: Detention

MAXIMUM: Loss of right to use any of the school’s technology resources

WEAPON POSSESSION/USE

ACTION: Possession at school or at any school sponsored event of any knife, firearm or other device which by its nature or use can cause or is intended to cause injury to a person or property. When legal items (i.e. scissors, pens, rulers, etc.) are used to threaten another person, they are considered to be weapons.

FIRST OFFENSE REPEAT OFFENSE

MINIMUM: Suspension MINIMUM: Suspension

MAXIMUM: Withdrawal MAXIMUM: Withdrawal