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c. No “mosh pits”/slam dancing.
d. No excessive public displays of affection.
14. If a student brings an overnight bag to the dance, the bag may be subject to a search by a police officer and may also be locked up in a designated area.
DIFFERENTIATED COURSES
Padua Franciscan offers a select group of courses with differentiated instruction for students for whom the academic departments have some concern about the student’s skill level, particularly as entering freshmen. These courses offer the same content as the “regular” curriculum, with strong emphasis on foundational material. These courses typically have a smaller student-teacher ratio. Course assignments, activities, and assessments will be differentiated according to student needs. Department recommendation is required, taking into consideration available standardized testing and related assessment data, often in consultation with the School Psychologist. Specific questions and concerns may be discussed with the Counseling Department. In addition, Department Chairs are available at the time of incoming freshman registration for direct consultation with parents. Individual classes are described in the current edition of the Course Catalog, which is also available at the Padua Franciscan website.
These courses are not to be confused with our curriculum for students with specific learning disabilities, where students receive appropriate accommodations and/or curricular modification in English and/or entry-level Algebra. Only students with an active individual education plan are assigned to these classes. Matters of IEP are governed by applicable federal and state law. Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair of Learning Support Services.
DISCIPLINARY POLICIES
Padua Franciscan High School cites the following principles as a basis for our various policies, rules, and regulations:
1. Respect for the laws of God as taught by the Roman Catholic Church;
2. Respect for the common good - whether this be the rights of a particular group (a class,
team, homeroom) or the entire school community;
3. Respect for the rights of the individual;
4. Respect for self;
5. Respect for the building, grounds, and facilities;
6. Respect for the organizations and individuals outside of the school.
Alcohol and Drugs
Padua Franciscan High School has a strict policy with regard to the bringing of illegal drugs to school. This includes the building, grounds, and other off-limits areas. Even first-time offenders who violate this policy may be dismissed.
Drug sniffing dogs or other controlled substance detecting devices may be used to detect the presence of drugs or other controlled substances on school grounds (i.e. lockers, individuals, vehicles, etc.) or at school sponsored functions.
The use of alcohol and other controlled substances, whether on school property or at any school-sponsored activity, is also a serious matter, so serious enough to warrant suspension, probation, or dismissal by the school. Activities that would lead to such consequences include:
1. the use, possession, or sale of alcohol
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