St. David School at 871 Sonoma Street, Richmond, CA 94805 US - Code of Conduct and Discipline

The following section is taken from the St. David's Parent Handbook. Please consult your handbook for more complete information. Student Behavior Expectations St. David School strives to educate students within the context of our school philosophy as stated in this school handbook. Within this school philosophy, respect for God, for self, and for each individual in the school community is the chief motive for appropriate behavior. Behavior contrary to this norm is counterproductive to the purposes of the school and is indicative that the student may be unsuited for attendance at St. David's. St. David School will alert parents and/or guardians well in advance if their child's behavioral problems place in jeopardy his or her continued enrollment in the school. Students are expected to be respectful, kind, thoughtful, and considerate of teachers and classmates. Staff members emphasize positive attitudes, encourage students, and reinforce and commend good behavior to ensure that students feel safe and enjoy their school experiences. The following are general school rules that are to be followed by all students at St. David School: Classroom & Hall Rules 1. Follow directions the first time given 2. Raise hand for permission to speak or leave your seat 3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself 4. Have all needed materials for class every day 5. Be in complete uniform Playground Rules 1. Respect and obey the yard supervisors 2. Play games in an orderly manner using fair play and good sportsmanship 3. No chasing, tagging, or tackling other students 4. When the first bell rings to signal the end of recess, walk to your class line and wait for the teacher. The second bell signals silence. 5. No leaving the yard to retrieve lost balls or for any other reason without permission from the yard supervisor. Play Structure Rules 2. No throwing gravel or wood chips 3. No eating food or drinking while on the structure 4. No playing on rope with more than 5 other students. 5. No playing without adult supervision Disciplinary Action-Minor Infractions The faculty members handle minor disciplinary infractions within the classroom or elsewhere in the school as the situations arise. Consequences will vary according to grade levels. Teachers will generally provide classroom rules to families during Back to School Night. Severe Misbehavior Severe misbehavior includes the following: Fighting anywhere Bad language or gestures Racial slurs Overt defiance Cheating Severe misbehavior transgressions witnessed by an adult will result in immediate suspension from St. David School. The parent must pick up the student from school, or make other arrangements for pick-up. If the parent cannot be contacted, a person listed on the student's emergency form will be called. Three suspensions during the school year may result in expulsion. Vandalism Students and their parents/legal guardians will be liable for all damage to equipment or school property caused by the student. It is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian to pay for property damages not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) due to willful conduct by the child. Grades, transcripts or diploma will be withheld until the damages are paid. Cheating Honesty is expected of students in the performance of all academic work. Cheating, plagiarism (such as, but not limited to, copying or sharing the work of another and submitting it as one's own), or doing another person's homework assignments are all forms of academic dishonesty. Students in grades 5-8 who are caught cheating on class assignments (copying/taking answers from others, having cheat sheets, etc.) will have their parents called, and will be disciplined up to and including suspension. Cheating must be witnessed by the teacher to be considered an infraction. The teacher will take away the student's paper and the student will receive a failing grade on that exam or assignment. Academic dishonesty may also lead to other disciplinary procedures. Suspension Serious offenses or repeated infractions may result in suspension from school for a period of up to five days. Misconduct applies to behavior in the classroom, in or about the building, and on the school grounds before or after school. The Principal and Vice-Principal are authorized to suspend a student for misbehavior and disregard for school regulations. Parents and/or guardians will be notified of the suspensions in writing and directed as to the re-admittance of the suspended student. During the student's suspension, he or she will not be allowed to participate in athletics or represent the school in any events until reinstatement at school.

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