how to respond to a suspected case of child abuse. New employees and volunteers must complete the Protecting God's Children program within one month of commencing service. Parishioners, parents and other interested persons are also welcome to attend these sessions. The following must be done for all adult volunteers and employees who have direct contact with children: Complete an application, which is kept on file. Have a signed Code of Conduct on file. Have a background check done: sign the Disclosure and Authorization form to authorize the screening. (Cost is $6.50) A letter is sent to indicate the individual passed the screening. Protecting God's Children certificate is issued and kept on file in St. Brendan School. The list of Protecting God's Children workshops can be found on the diocesan web page: STUDENT DISCIPLINE Code of Conduct Respect is the foundation of all interactions and relationships at St. Brendan School. This respect is rooted in our belief that all persons are created by God who is continually calling us to grow in faith, caring and compassion. Disrespect includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse, as defined by the Administration. Therefore, display of a disrespectful nature by a student toward a fellow student, faculty member, staff or another will be viewed as a serious violation and will result in disciplinary action. Each child is a special child in the sight of God and possesses an individual dignity. To preserve that dignity and to inculcate respect for each other, order and right conduct must be stressed. It is, therefore, necessary to have certain regulations by which children learn self-control and Regulations are revised yearly by teachers and students and a copy is given to each student. Parents are asked to review these rules with children. Grounds for suspension or expulsion– is not limited to, but can include the following: Continued and willful disobedience or disrespect Open defiance of the authority of any teacher or person having authority over students Habitual use of profane or obscene language Conduct of such character as to constitute a continuing danger to the physical well-being of other pupils Taking or attempting to take personal property or money from another pupil by means of force or threat and intimidation Willingly causing or attempting to damage to school property Any suggestion of racial or ethnic prejudice Acts of vandalism such as destruction of property Smoking Taking or possession of drugs or alcohol Truancy
how to respond to a suspected case of child abuse. New employees and volunteers must complete the Protecting God's Children program within one month of commencing service. Parishioners, parents and other interested persons are also welcome to attend these sessions. The following must be done for all adult volunteers and employees who have direct contact with children: Complete an application, which is kept on file. Have a signed Code of Conduct on file. Have a background check done: sign the Disclosure and Authorization form to authorize the screening. (Cost is $6.50) A letter is sent to indicate the individual passed the screening. Protecting God's Children certificate is issued and kept on file in St. Brendan School. The list of Protecting God's Children workshops can be found on the diocesan web page: STUDENT DISCIPLINE Code of Conduct Respect is the foundation of all interactions and relationships at St. Brendan School. This respect is rooted in our belief that all persons are created by God who is continually calling us to grow in faith, caring and compassion. Disrespect includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse, as defined by the Administration. Therefore, display of a disrespectful nature by a student toward a fellow student, faculty member, staff or another will be viewed as a serious violation and will result in disciplinary action. Each child is a special child in the sight of God and possesses an individual dignity. To preserve that dignity and to inculcate respect for each other, order and right conduct must be stressed. It is, therefore, necessary to have certain regulations by which children learn self-control and Regulations are revised yearly by teachers and students and a copy is given to each student. Parents are asked to review these rules with children. Grounds for suspension or expulsion– is not limited to, but can include the following: Continued and willful disobedience or disrespect Open defiance of the authority of any teacher or person having authority over students Habitual use of profane or obscene language Conduct of such character as to constitute a continuing danger to the physical well-being of other pupils Taking or attempting to take personal property or money from another pupil by means of force or threat and intimidation Willingly causing or attempting to damage to school property Any suggestion of racial or ethnic prejudice Acts of vandalism such as destruction of property Smoking Taking or possession of drugs or alcohol Truancy
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