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• jeopardizing the safety of others including reckless driving • defacing or destroying property
• gross disrespect for members of faculty or staff
• theft
• forgery (second offense)
• immoral acts
• possession of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and/or smoking or chewing tobacco on
Padua or St. Anthony premises, on buses, at bus stops, on side streets between Padua and
Ridgewood Drive, or at Padua sponsored events
• third and subsequent or serious acts of academic dishonesty
• truancy (2 days’ suspension)
• serious infraction of Technology Acceptable Use Policy
• serious infraction of Chromebook Policy
• subsequent violations of the Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy
• using off limits areas
• violating security by being in a closed-off or locked area of the school without permission • actions which reflect unfavorably on the reputation of the school and the school community
Out-of-building Suspensions
Out-of-school suspensions will be given for any serious offenses which are illegal such as vandalism; harassment directed at any school staff member or adult representing the school; offenses which grossly endanger the school or the school community, seriously harm the reputation of the school, or gravely hamper the safe and efficient operation of the school. Offenses of this kind will merit out-of-school suspension, whether committed on campus or off campus. An administrative decision may include dismissal.
In all cases, a student suspended out-of-school may not return to the classroom until permitted to do so by the Administration. This permission will be given only after consultation with the parents or guardians. The student is not permitted on school grounds or school related functions i.e. athletic events, dances, etc.
At the end of the school year, the Discipline Review Board will review the records of all students. Special attention will be paid not only to the reason for the suspension, but also to the student's conduct after the suspension. After this review, the Administration will determine the status of these students for the following school year based on the recommendation of the Discipline Review Board.
V andalism
Damage to school property, the building, or the grounds, as well as damage to private property or buses, will not be tolerated. The repair/replacement value of such damage must be reimbursed by the student(s) responsible in addition to any other disciplinary action that Padua may deem appropriate in any given case.
Weapons
The use, possession, sale, or discharge of any type of weapon or dangerous object including toys or replicas of such objects (e.g. knife, gun, club, pepper spray, or any other type of instrument judged so by the Assistant Principal of Young Men or Young Women is absolutely forbidden on school property and/or school events at all times. This prohibition also includes any pistol, rifle or other device that uses air or gas propelled projectiles.
Violations of this policy will result in immediate notification of police. A student in possession of such weapons and/or objects may be suspended from school immediately. The Principal may dismiss the student, pending disciplinary review.
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