Discipline Policy

Individual teachers will use informal procedures such as telephone calls to parents, daily reports, detentions, parent teacher conferences and student interviews to correct discipline problems with students. Students may serve detention after repeated infractions.

If the behavior does not change with such informal procedures, the teacher will then refer the problem to the principal. At this time formal procedures will begin.

Formal Procedures:

1. The parent will receive a letter from the principal to notify the parent that the student's behavior is considered seriously problematic and to inform the parent of the action which will be taken.
2. A Pre-Suspension Hearing will be held to inform the parent that this is the last step before suspension and to plan a course of action that will eliminate the need for suspension. Documentation of this meeting will be kept on file.
3. Suspension will take place following a hearing with the parents, teachers, and student. At this time a course of action will be planned to enable the student to return to school.
4. Expulsion will take place following three suspensions.

Probation Policy for New Students

In order to ensure a smooth transition to St. Matthew School and to allow for optimal spiritual, academic and social growth and success, it is the policy of St. Matthew School to admit new students for a probational period.  A probation agreement will be distributed to the new student at the time of enrollment.  A student may also serve a period of probation if that student's behavior or academic progress is in question.