Discipline

We aim to create an environment where students:

• Feel safe and secure
• Respect and show consideration for each other
• Respect their environment (Catechist, fellow students, & school property)
• Have ownership of the code of conduct
• Are aware of PREP’s expectations for their conduct, manners, and behavior
• Develop a sense of self-discipline and responsibility

Catechists/Co-Catechists and Catechist Aides provide positive role models by:

• Valuing children as individuals
• Developing the self-esteem of children and each other
• The manner in which we speak to children and each other
• Listening and responding with sensitivity
• Communicating our Catholic values and beliefs to each other, children, parents and the wider community
• Ensuring we are welcoming to all children, adults and visitor
• Developing consistent positive attitudes
• Being fair in reprimanding poor conduct and praising good behavior
• Holding students accountable for poor behavior and/or effort

Students in the program are expected to behave appropriately and respect their classmates, catechists, and themselves.  PREP classes provide an atmosphere of learning within a Christian setting. No hats are to be worn in the building, and there is no gum, candy or food allowed. Cell phones should be turned off when the student enters the Middle School building. Ordinary discipline concerns will be handled by the classroom catechist. 

Circumstances may arise that a child needs to be removed from the class because:

• The student would benefit significantly from an individual or smaller group setting.
• The student’s behavior is seriously inhibiting the learning of others.
• The Director will note students’ behavior and after a 2nd offense, or serious first offense, the parent/s will receive a phone call and will come with the child to meet with the Director.  A 3rd offense can mean dismissal from classes and the student will be taught at home.  We stand ready to help parents in this regard and such students are re-registered for classes the next academic year if all conditions listed upon leaving are met.

Please review the Code of Conduct with your children.