The discipline plan for St. Pius X School is an organized and systematic program for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. It is based on the idea of mutual respect, and designed to help students understand that they are held responsible for their actions.

Conduct referrals may be issued by any St. Pius X personnel and may be given for, but not limited to, the following:

1. Blatant disrespect towards teachers, parents, staff, and students;
2. Inappropriate language (written or verbal) or gestures;
3. Continual disruptive behavior;
4. Damaging/stealing of school or personal property;
5. Any action threatening the safety of self and/or others;
6. Leaving school property without permission;
7. Cheating/lying;
8. Hitting another student;
9. Dress Code Violations;
10. Gum Chewing.

A student will serve a detention for the receipt of each conduct referral. After repeated conduct referrals, the principal and assistant principal will schedule a meeting with parents to discuss the student’s behavior difficulties.

If no improvement is made or if the behavior is deemed severe, the administration may suspend the student from school for one or more days. This will usually be in the form of in-school suspension unless it is determined it is in the best interest of the parties involved to have out of school suspension. The student will receive a zero for all class work completed during the suspension. Tests will be administered by the assistant principal and will be counted in the child’s grade. If a student is suspended for any reason during the school year, they may not be permitted to go on any class trips. (See Field Trips)

Disciplinary action of suspension and/or expulsion of a student from St. Pius X School will be employed for serious cause, which will include by not limited to:

1. Possession or use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco on school grounds;
2. Possession or use of a weapon on school grounds;
3. Violence toward students;
4. Disrespect/insubordination towards teachers and staff;
5. Use of obscenities;
6. Continual source of disturbance in the classroom or other areas of school life;
7. Vandalism;
8. Refusal to cooperate with school authorities.

Each student will be issued an incentive card at the beginning of the year. These cards will be used to record incentive points. Incentive points may only be given by St. Pius X adult personnel. Incentive points will be earned for the following:

1. Being in dress code;
2. Being prepared for class; (including homework);
3. Returning signed slips in two days;
4. Being quiet in the halls, restrooms, and during announcements;
5. Christian behavior;
6. Other reasons designated by the teacher.

  Points earned on the card may be used for the following:

Any lost cards will be replaced; however, points will NOT be replaced on the new card. It is the students’ responsibility to keep up with the card. Any fraudulent use of the card will mean loss of this privilege for the rest of the trimester. If it is within 2 weeks of the end of the trimester, the program will be forfeited for the entire next trimester.

No more than two cards may be turned in at one time for Treasure Box items.