STUDENT DISCIPLINE & BEHAVIOR
Student Conduct
Garces Memorial High School students are expected to exemplify, both on and off campus, the Philosophy and Mission of Garces Memorial High School.
This code has two intents: to encourage each student to show Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Courage of Faith and to equip the school with the tools necessary to implement the discipline code.
This school is committed to providing a safe and healthy, drug-free environment for the benefit of its students, faculty and staff. In order to protect the student body and campus from drugs, alcohol and other illegal activities the Administration has contracted with Interquest Detection Canines to conduct periodic searches of the campus environment during school hours.
Expectations of Student Conduct
(This list is not exhaustive)
Students are expected at all times to act in a manner that positively reflects the Philosophy and Mission of Garces Memorial High School.
Students are expected to show Christian courtesy to the faculty, staff, fellow students, and guests.
Students are to stand when an administrator, teacher or guest enters the classroom.
At mandatory events (such as assemblies and Masses) students are expected to exhibit respectful behavior appropriate to the requirements of the event. This is particularly true of the school’s retreats and liturgical services.
Students are expected to stand reverently during Morning Prayer and flag salute.
Students are expected to be in Garces attire while school is in session AND while conducting school business on campus (Library, Collaboration, and Detention). Please see Dress and Grooming Code.
Students are expected to leave campus by 4 PM every day unless participating in a supervised school activity. After 4 PM students should be picked up at the back of the gym in the student parking lot.
Students are expected to avoid public displays of affection while on campus.
The Student ID card shall be carried at all times while on campus or participating in a school function.
Students are expected to remove hats/hoods when inside any school building.
Good table manners and consideration are expected in the cafeteria. This includes bussing your table.
No student is to be in any parking lot during the school day without prior written permission from the Dean of Students.
Students are not allowed to use the copy room. Student organizations wishing to use the copy machine should contact their group/club moderator.
Students are not permitted behind any counter in the Administration Office unless acting as an office aide.
Students are not permitted in any school building without direct adult supervision.
Students are expected to attend any after school conference to discuss a behavior problem or to complete academic work. The instructor can make this request on any class day and does not have to coincide with Collaboration. As long as the teacher has given the student a 24-hour notice, the student must attend.
Students should not participate in activities that interfere with the learning process in the classroom. Letters, personal notes, text messaging, video games, or drawings on any surface are included in this expectation. The instructor may confiscate distracting items.
If a teacher is not present five minutes after the beginning of class, one student should report to the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs. All other students should remain in front of the classroom and wait for instruction from an administrator.
Resolving Conflicts
Should a student have a misunderstanding, disagreement, or concern with an instructor or staff member, or if a discipline problem occurs in the classroom, the correct process for resolution is as follows:
· The student will schedule a time to meet with the specific staff member to discuss the problem. Should a resolution not be reached;
· The parent and/or student will request a phone conference or a time to meet with the staff member to discuss the problem. Should a resolution not be reached;
· The student/parent will request to meet with the staff member and their respective supervisor (Department Chairperson, Activities Director, Athletic Director, Dean of Students, or Assistant Principal. Should a resolution not be reached;
· The student/parent will contact the Principal to schedule a meeting where the student, parent, staff member, and supervisor will be present.
Contacting Instructors
All instructors have an assigned email address and voice mailbox. It is recommended that the parent/guardian contact the instructor using one of these services. If the parent/guardian is leaving a voice mail, please be specific as to a time and location (telephone number) when the instructor can return the call. Instructors are expected to return all messages within twenty-four (24) hours. Should the instructor not respond to this expectation, the parent/guardian is to call the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs.