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Discipline Policies

DISCIPLINE

Philosophy:

Since there can be no character formation without training in discipline, one of the most important lessons education should teach is discipline. While it does not constitute a subject, it underlies the whole educational structure. It is the training that develops self-control, character, orderliness, efficiency, and the ability to cope with the responsibilities of adult life.

The Rayne Catholic Elementary School administration has developed, and the school board has adopted, the following rules for general student behavior. In order to promote the school’s mission statement, we believe that no student has the right to interfere with a teacher’s right to teach. Consequently, no student is allowed to interfere with another student’s right to learn and a teacher’s right to teach. Students are expected to display Christian values, and respect themselves as well as their neighbor.

It is neither the province nor the desire of Rayne Catholic Elementary School to prescribe what limits of freedoms parents may specify for their child’s behavior. Notwithstanding, there are times and places in which the behavior of students reflects on Rayne Catholic Elementary School; example: when any part of the school uniform is worn. In all such cases, student behavior is definitely the province of Rayne Catholic Elementary School and the school’s policy will be administered judiciously, firmly and fairly by the school’s administration.

Our discipline code seeks to foster the values of a Christian community: kindness, courtesy, justice, respect, and cooperation.

At school, discipline policies are intended to: promote personal responsibility and self-control, provide a classroom environment conducive to learning, provide for the well-being and safety of each student and promote cooperation between teachers and parents in supporting proper behavior

The student’s rights are:

To have a teacher who is in a position to, and will, help the student limit his/her inappropriate behavior.
To have a teacher who is in a position to, and will, provide the student with positive support for his appropriate behavior.
To choose how to behave and know the consequences that will follow.

The teacher’s rights are:

To establish a classroom structure and routine that provides the most desirable learning environment in light of his/her needs and encourage the positive spiritual, social, educational and emotional development of the student.

The parent’s rights are:

Parents have a right to expect quality Catholic education; that their children’s safety will be paramount; that they will have reasonable access to instructors and administrators; and, that they can present concerns and receive fair hearings.

The school’s rights are:

Rayne Catholic reserves the right to require a parent to withdraw their student(s) from the school.

The following is designed to address as many areas as possible; however, it is IMPOSSIBLE to cover EVERY eventuality. Therefore, the administration reserves the right to address situations as it deems appropriate and to amend and/or waive policy for just cause. The administration reserves the right to also change consequences as it deems appropriate and to include consequences of lost of extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, athletics, and clubs.

CODE OF COURTESY FOR ALL STUDENTS

Rayne Catholic Elementary School students are expected to be polite and respectful towards others both on and off the campus. Courtesy should be the hallmark of a student’s relationship with adult staff and fellow students. The following are guidelines students should follow in dealing with members of the Rayne Catholic community.

Always address faculty and staff members with appropriate respect, using titles proper to their positions (Father, Coach, Miss, Mr., or Mrs.)

“Thank You” is the expected expression of gratitude when assistance is given by adults or fellow students.

Say “Yes, (Title)” and “No, (Title)” or “Yes Ma’am” or “No Sir” to answer a question. Do not say “What?” or “Huh?”

Excuse yourself when you want to interrupt an adult who is busy. Wait your turn when the adult is talking to someone else.

Say “Excuse me” when you do not understand and want an adult to repeat something for you. Do not say “What?” or “Huh?”

Common respect for adults requires you to allow adults to pass before you when entering a building or room, and that you hold the door open for persons coming behind you into a building or room.

When an adult corrects you for some fault, be quiet and listen until the adult is finished talking.

Courtesy demands respect for school property. Students are asked to help maintain the appearance of the campus by keeping the campus free of litter, and by treating the trees, plants, and grassy areas with respect.

While in the classrooms and buildings, students are asked to deposit trash in the trash receptacles located in each classroom or outside. No paper or other trash should be left on the floor of a classroom at the end of a class period.

Rayne Catholic Elementary School students and parents must conform to all the regulations and expectations which are devised for the welfare of the whole student body.

ATTENDANCE AT RAYNE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPLIES A WILLINGNESS TO COMPLY WITH ALL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS HANDBOOK.

Specific Policies and Consequences can be found in the Handbook.