To reflect the Mission of LaSalle Academy, and to demonstrate the acceptance of Christ as our role model, the following behavior expectations have been developed for students in grades 4-8. 

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The following violations/actions warrant a consequence as indicated below: 

 

Level 1 Violation 

A.    Chewing gum anywhere on the school grounds 

B.    Possession of any object that disrupts the learning process 

C.    Two or more missing assignments/late assignments 

D.    Loud and/or disruptive behavior in school

E.   Lack of preparation for class and/or lack of classroom participation

F.    Use of language and actions that are not becoming of a Christian who respects

        himself/herself and others 

G.    Irreverence during and liturgical celebration

H.    Violation of uniform dress code; including, but not limited to: hair policy, skirt                     length, makeup, excessive jewelry and shoe policy 

I.    Inappropriate physical contact

J.    Disregard for classroom/school rules 

K.    Improper use of  school-issued device

L.    Use of personal electronics in school (i.e. cell phones and smart watches)

(This applies to the student’s entrance into the building until the student is in mode of transportation home. This includes the Before/After Care Program and after school clubs and practices. All electronic devices must be turned in to the homeroom teacher and will be returned at the end of the day. During all after school activities and programs, all electronic devices must be kept in the student’s backpack. The school will not assume responsibility for loss or theft.)

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Level 2 Violation

M.    2nd offense - Use of personal electronic devices in school

N.     2nd offense - Improper use of school computers

O.     Disrespect for those in authority 

P.     Use of profanity

Q.     Leaving school grounds without permission 

R.     Inappropriate threatening physical contact 

S.     Destruction of property 

T.     Theft

U.     Any action that may cause potential harm to another

V.     1st offense of bullying behavior

W.     Intimidation / Harassment

X.   Academic Dishonesty (This includes any lack of academic integrity, including, but not limited to, cheating on assignments/assessments, plagiarism, and the use of Artificial Intelligence to complete assignments/assessments.)

Y.     Tardiness/Absenteeism (As defined in the diocesan Student Parent Handbook)

● Please see the following excerpt:

○ Students who exceed 3 unexcused tardies during a marking period will be ineligible to participate in the next scheduled social, co-curricular, or extra-curricular activity, including athletics, and will receive a detention.

○ Excused Absences must be reported to the school in writing within 24 hours of the absence… [Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence.]

● Students who are identified “truant” may be subject to detention.

● See the Student Parent Handbook for additional information clarifying excused vs. unexcused absences/tardies and truancy

 

​Immediate Dismissal

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The following activities will result in notification to proper legal authorities and immediate dismissal.

● Possession of any weapons including look-a-likes

● Using any object as a weapon

● Possession of drugs/tobacco/alcohol including look-a-likes

● Assault, battery, and/or any other threat of violence

● Association or any involvement in gang activity

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Behavior Expectations Referral Form

 

If a student violates the above behavior expectations, he/she will be issued a Disciplinary Referral/Detention Form that will be mailed to the parents/guardians indicating the unacceptable behavior. It is the student’s responsibility to return the signed referral form/demerit/detention the following school day to their homeroom teacher. This infraction will be accompanied by an email or phone call from the teacher issuing the demerit/detention.

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Disciplinary Consequences 

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Level 1 Violations - Demerits:

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● An accumulation of three demerits in Level 1 will warrant a detention.

● Further level one demerits will accumulate into another detention.

 

Level 2 Violations - Immediate Detention:

 

● All detentions will be held on the day and date indicated on the monthly calendar. Detention will be held from dismissal until 3:30 PM. Parents are responsible for picking up their child. No bus service will be available.

● If a student misses a scheduled detention for an unexcused absence, the student will receive an immediate second detention.

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Students Accumulating 2 Detentions (Regardless of the route accumulated) or 1 Suspension:

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● Will be ineligible for NJHS for that school year

● Will be suspended from all athletic and extra-curricular activities for one week.

○ This includes practice sessions.

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Students Accumulating 3 Detentions (Regardless of the route accumulated) or 1 Suspension:

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● Will be required to sign an Academic / Behavior Contract. All agreed upon stipulations in this contract must be upheld by the student for continued participation in school trips, athletics and extra-curricular activities. Continued non-compliant behavior will result in a mandatory Disciplinary Review Board Meeting. This board is comprised of a diocesan administrative team, and will review a student’s records to determine the appropriate plan of action for the student. The student and his/her parents MUST be present at this meeting.

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