Discipline & School Policies

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Absences

Parents/guardians are requested to email the homeroom/advisory teacher by 8:15 a.m. to report the reason for their child’s absence.

A student may not receive credit for a class unless the student is in attendance for at least 90% of the days that the class is offered. Promotion or credit may be jeopardized if a student misses more than 20 days during the school year, excused or unexcused.

Arrive after 11:30 a.m. - half-day absence
Arrive after 1:30 p.m. - full-day absence
Depart before 11:30 a.m. - full-day absence
Depart after 11:30 a.m. - half-day absence

If your son needs to leave for a pre-approved educational appointment (i.e. Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, etc.), your son will still receive credit for the school day.

Students who are absent due to illness have one day for each day of absence to make up the missed assignments, quizzes or tests. For example, a student who was absent three days would be given three school days to complete the missed work. This does not apply to work that was assigned prior to being absent. In this case, the teacher has discretion to determine how many, if any, extra days are granted.

When a student is absent for three or more days due to illness, a parent may email teachers to request homework assignments or check the teachers’ webpages.

Arrangements for regular classroom tests missed because of an absence are to be made with the individual teachers on the day the student returns to school, regardless of whether or not the student has that class on the day they return. The student is expected to make up the test at a day and time decided upon by the teacher.

School absences are categorized as either excused or unexcused:

Excused Absences: include absence due to illness, emergency, and permission of the Division Head or Head of School for special situations.
Family Emergency: a death in the immediate family and/or serious or prolonged illness is always handled on an individual basis.
Absence Due to Illness: if a student is unable to come to school due to illness—including all dental and doctor appointments—the parent/guardian is expected to notify the school office and send a written note upon return to school.
Unexcused Absences of one day or more: Absences for reasons other than health or family issues— i.e. vacations taken outside of the regularly calendared school holidays—are discouraged. Prior to an extended absence, a family may request an exception that will be reviewed by the Administration. The family has a responsibility to notify the teacher of an anticipated absence as soon as possible.

Patterns of chronic absences may require a conference. Consequences will be assessed on an individual basis.

The school calendar provides for extended weekends and vacation periods throughout the school year. Parents are encouraged to schedule trips or family outings during these times so as to eliminate the need to interrupt a child’s learning process. Missed assignments are the student and family’s responsibility.

Animal (Pet) Policy

Pets and other animals are only allowed on campus with the approval of the Head of School. During carpool times, all pets must remain in cars unless specific permission has been given for a pet to exit the vehicle.

Attendance

The school day officially begins at the conclusion of morning carpool at 7:55 a.m., though students are not considered tardy until the start of our all-school Morning Prayer Assembly at 8:00 a.m. Dismissal varies by division, with Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School dismissing at 3:30 p.m., 3:35 p.m., and 3:35 p.m., respectively.

Daily attendance is taken and data from the attendance register is also transferred to the student’s permanent record at the completion of each year. Each day upon arriving at school, Early Childhood students will report directly to their homerooms. For morning recreation, Lower School students may participate in supervised play, study in the library or attend subject-specific tutorials as requested by the teacher. Middle School students will report to the gym. Students are to remain in assigned areas until 7:50 a.m. or as directed. The parking lot and driveway are off limits to students before 7:30 a.m.; any student arriving before 7:30 a.m. must report to The Sunrise Shift.

Backpacks

Only regular sized backpacks are permitted. Backpacks are to be stored in cubbies or lockers once students arrive at school. Middle School backpacks are not to be carried from class to class and are to remain in their locker.

Discipline Philosophy

The Goals & Criteria remind us that every student is a child of God and, therefore, possesses created worth, dignity and a vocation. All discipline at Regis is grounded in the dignity of each child and a fundamental understanding that discipline is not primarily punitive in nature, but educational. Students are taught that a consequence follows every choice we make, and when we choose an action, we must then take responsibility for the consequence. Choices that have negative consequences are opportunities to learn and grow. Disciplinary actions are always an attempt to facilitate such learning. The Regis School of the Sacred Heart is founded on the principles of the Sacred Heart goals. The School is committed to educate to:

a personal and active faith in God
a deep respect for intellectual values
a social awareness which impels to action
the building of community as a Christian value; and
personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

The following policies and procedures related to expected student behaviors seek to shape gentlemen:

in a faith-filled environment for spiritual growth (Goal I)
in an atmosphere where boys are inspired to create, innovate, lead, and serve (Goal II)
in the development of compassion and respect who respond to the needs of others (Goal III)
in the formation of a brotherhood (Goal IV)
in an environment that equips boys for success (Goal V)

Goal V of the Sacred Heart Goals & Criteria is the desire “to promote personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.” This growth comes from self-discipline within each boy. To that end, Regis’ goal for discipline is the fostering of responsibility and independence in every Regis boy.

The expectations and discipline policy outlined in this document are enforceable at school, or anytime that the student is representing the school (sporting events, field trips, social awareness events, etc.). While it is not possible to list every situation for which a disciplinary response is appropriate, in general, faculty and administration will address conduct unbecoming of a Sacred Heart student, and apply consequences consistent with the Goals & Criteria, which guide all members of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.

Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco

Every member of the school community is concerned with the promotion and safeguarding of the physical, emotional and mental health of each student. The use and/or abuse of drugs (other than the proper use of medication under the direction of a healthcare provider), alcohol and other intoxicating or mind-altering substances (including tobacco and related products) causes grave danger to student stability and has a negative effect on student life as a whole. Therefore, possessing, selling, giving away, using or being under the influence of drugs, alcohol or other intoxicating or mind-altering substances on or near campus or at a time or place that involves the school (such as an off-campus school-sponsored event), renders a student liable to immediate expulsion from the school. In certain cases, assistance might be sought from law enforcement. Any student’s use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco or related items on school property, in school uniform or at school functions, is prohibited and is cause for suspension or expulsion.

Students may be required to submit to urinalysis or hair analysis drug screens, blood alcohol tests, breathalyzer tests and/or medical examinations under the following circumstances: (a) when a student is suspected of attending School or School-related activities with intoxicants or mind-altering substances in his or her system; (b) when a student suffers an injury or is involved in an accident while at School; (c) on a periodic or random basis, including but not limited to, in connection with the student’s participation in extracurricular activities; or (d) when a student is placed under disciplinary status and such screenings or examinations are terms of continued enrollment.

In addition to determining the appropriate disciplinary action, the School reserves the right to impose the following additional or different requirements as appropriate for the circumstances: determination of possible legal action; required professional counseling or evaluation by a medical professional approved by the administration, including but not limited to requiring a reciprocal release so the School can communicate with the medical professional; therapeutic, medical or rehabilitative intervention by a medical professional or program approved by the administration; removal from all elected or appointed positions of leadership in the School; required random and/or regularly scheduled drug and/or alcohol testing at a School-approved local clinic or doctor’s office for a time period and at intervals to be determined by the School’s administration. Refusal of a student (directly or through a parent/guardian) to undergo testing or to cooperate fully with any of these terms is considered a positive result and will result in disciplinary consequences, up to and including expulsion.

Disciplinary Action Due to Violation of AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)

Disciplinary action will range from verbal warnings to the loss of all computer lab and/or laptop privileges to dismissal from the School. When applicable, the student is responsible for all expenses incurred by the school due to damage, equipment replacement or technical consultation directly associated with the violation.

Internet Etiquette

Teachers work with students to help them understand that phones and tech devices are not toys. Students may not use phones, computers or other media for cyber bullying, pranks, hurtful or obscene phone calls, texts, letters, e-mails or direct messages to anyone. Such activity generally occurs at home, on evenings or weekends; parents and guardians are asked to very carefully monitor their son’s use of phone and electronic communication.

Laptop Computers

Students in grades 6-8 are issued laptops by Regis to be used in the classroom and at home for schoolwork. Students may use laptops in classrooms unless otherwise instructed by the classroom teacher to put laptops away. Students are prohibited from using personal laptops or devices on Regis’ network unless otherwise approved.

The school cannot guarantee wireless access from all points on campus. In order to access the wireless network, a student must be using a school issued laptop.
Students are solely responsible for the safety and whereabouts of laptops that belong to the school. Any violation of the AUP while using a laptop will be subject to disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by school administration as well as the loss of laptop privileges.

Device Care and Safety
Members of the School community will not abuse, tamper with, or willfully damage any computer or electronic equipment, use computers, laptops or tablets for other than appropriate work, or bring food or drink into any computer area. Any intentional acts of vandalism will be result in discipline and students will be held responsible for replacement or repairs.

Students must immediately report the loss or theft of any School devices, or electronic devices that may contain School related information.

Parents are responsible, and will be billed, for any damage to School devices or in the event that their student fails to return the device at the end of the School year or when requested by the School.

User Responsibility
The individual in whose name a system account is issued is responsible at all times for its proper use. He is held accountable for any activity under that account while he is logged on to the system.

Late Arrivals (Tardiness)

Please make certain that your son(s) is/are at school in time for the beginning of the daily All-School Morning Prayer. The Whispering Pines Carpool Line closes at 7:55 a.m. Gates will not be opened for students after 7:55 a.m. Late arriving students need to be dropped off at the Milestones Carpool line.

When arriving after 8:15 a.m., parents are asked to walk in and to sign-in their students at the front desk. If your student is not walked in by a parent, we will call the parent to come back and sign the student in. Students who are tardy must present a late arrival slip upon entering the classroom or the Student Life Center for assembly.

Accumulated tardiness is noted on the student’s record. Patterns of chronic tardiness will require a conference.

Discipline Philosophy by Division

Early Childhood Discipline Philosophy & Policy

In Early Childhood, a Regis boy learns how to make wise choices for himself and for those around him.

This personal growth includes respecting the rights of others, and learning to embrace, accept, and honor the unique differences of others. The building of community is central to the collective belief that each boy in the lower school has the right to learn, play, and grow within an environment where he feels safe, comfortable, accepted, and included. To ensure this, our educators in partnership with our families, will continually develop our boys to:

Follow classroom rules set by the teacher
Treat all with courtesy and kindness
Display empathy and appreciation of others
Learn to problem solve without the need for physical contact
Be careful of others and avoid rough play
Use kind words
Commit actions of honesty and integrity
Respect the property of the classroom and of others
Refrain from teasing or bullying
Refrain from using foul or inappropriate language
Exercise appropriate and hygienic behavior in restrooms
Use appropriate volume in each school setting
Maintain rules of personal safety
Follow snack and mealtime rules:
Clean up after eating
Remain seated while eating
Use age-appropriate table manners and practice appropriate behavior
DISCIPLINARY NOTICE

When a student has a difficulty, a teacher will send a communication to the parents alerting them of the situation and will have the student meet with the Early Childhood Division Head, if necessary. The purpose of the communication is to keep parents informed about each boy’s development, and the purpose of the meeting with an administrator is to ensure immediate behavior intervention.

The overarching goal of the Early Childhood disciplinary system is to help the students focus on acting and choosing in an atmosphere of wise freedom. Boys who are involved in physical aggression may be sent home, including, but not limited to:

Excessive or continuous physical aggression which may include repeated incidents of biting

NOTICE OF SUSPENSION

When a student is suspended (in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension), parents receive a written and verbal notice from the school outlining the reasons for suspension and the terms of the suspension. Also, in the event of a suspension parents and the student will be asked to meet with the administration to discuss the incident and develop a plan for the future.

PLAYGROUND RULES

Wrestling is not permitted at any time.
All playground equipment is to be used only for its intended purpose.
Students may not climb fences, buildings, etc.
Students may not leave the school property for any reason, including to retrieve stray balls or equipment.
During recess, classes are to stay in their designated areas.
Students must ask permission before leaving the playground.

If a student fails to follow these playground rules, he may be removed from play for an appropriate amount of time during recess. All major playground infractions, such as physical fighting, will be communicated with parents and managed with appropriate consequences.

Lower School Discipline Philosophy & Policy

In the Lower School, a Regis boy begins to understand what the acceptable limits of his behavior are and how to effectively communicate his thoughts and feelings.

In Lower School, students begin to develop the skills and tools necessary to productively and positively interact and maintain social relationships while discovering their sense of self. This personal growth—which is a key part of Sacred Heart Goals IV and V—includes respecting the rights, feelings, and dignity of others, and learning to accept, embrace, and honor the unique differences of others. Central to this work is the building of community, within the classroom and the larger student body, and the collective belief that each boy in the lower school has the right to learn, play, and grow in an environment that is safe and inclusive. To ensure this, our educators, in partnership with our families, will continually develop our boys to:

Treat all people with courtesy, kindness, and respect
Follow classroom rules that are collectively set by the teacher and the class
Display empathy and appreciation of others’ points of view
Problem-solve without the need for physical contact or deliberately hurtful words
Seek opportunities to assist others in need
Recognize and honor the rights and property of others
Conduct themselves with honesty and integrity

Different parts of campus (classroom, playground, eating areas, bathrooms, etc.) call for slightly different sets of expectations. To help our young Knights ingrain an over-arching sense of right and wrong throughout their school day, while using age-appropriate best practices in social-emotional development, we find it best to center all expectations around:

Respect
Fairness
Responsibility

Most “rules”, whether for an indoor space or an outdoor space, can be centered under one of these three big expectations. Examples might include:

If we want a student to stop calling out of turn during a lesson, or to stop disrupting a learning experience, we talk to them about our expectation of “Respect” – respecting the agreed-upon classroom expectations and respecting their peers’ right to learn in an organized and productive manner.
If we want students to be mindful to extend an invitation for everyone to participate in an activity or game, we bring their attention back to the expectation of “Fairness” and guide them to think about how they might feel if they were excluded.
If we want students to clean up after themselves when eating, we remind them of our expectation of “Responsibility” – they are responsible for caring for their school and for leaving communal spaces in as good, if not better, condition than how they found it.

During the opening weeks of the school year, all faculty and administration take much time and great care in teaching the various expectations for each location and situation, modeling them for students, and then giving the boys opportunities to practice those desired behaviors and routines while receiving constructive feedback on their progress. By devoting larger amounts of time on this “Interactive Modeling” early, we gain much more time later to focus on academic learning and student cognitive growth.

DISCIPLINARY NOTICE

Rooted in Sacred Heart Goals I, IV and V, we approach progressive discipline with a Growth Mindset. We as educators understand that students will have errors in judgment as they grow - this is a natural part of the maturation process. Therefore, we strive to give the boys the understanding necessary to make wise decisions. Learning and moving on from mistakes is as vital as cataloging successes. If students do not meet the expectations required for a safe and inviting learning environment, they will be given opportunities to discuss, correct, and reflect on their choices.

Regis Lower School teachers actively develop caring and supportive relationships with their students by clearly expressing expectations, presenting students with equal opportunities to participate in class discussions, and communicating their confidence in each student’s ability to achieve academic and social success.

The homeroom and co-curricular teachers address minor disruptions and small issues within the classroom setting and in age-appropriate ways. If student misbehavior becomes a pattern, or if it is severe, it is entered into our system as an infraction (see below).

While our discipline system strives for consistency and fairness in all situations, it is essential to note that not all disciplinary issues can fall into easily defined categories. Issues must be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, relying upon the experienced professional judgment of teachers and administrators, and will not always follow the exact structure outlined in this section.

The following outlines the progressive process we aim for in reacting to negative student behaviors/choices and determining appropriate consequences:

LEVEL ONE

Level One infractions will be dealt with by the teacher or staff member witnessing the infraction(s) and/or the homeroom teacher. Communication about the incident(s) will be sent to parents, depending on the severity and/or frequency of the behavior.

Examples include:

Disturbance or disruption of the learning environment
Defiant behavior
Disrespectful comments/behavior toward teachers/faculty/staff
Disrespectful behavior toward peers
Improper or unauthorized use of school or others’ property
Inappropriate or disrespectful language, drawings, gestures
Overly physical behavior/roughhousing
Inappropriate use of technology

Consequences may include:

Verbal warning
Removal from the situation, thus allowing for the student to self-regulate his emotions and refocus his efforts
Restitution
Written reflection
Discussion between student and teacher to address the incident, providing an opportunity for full reflection as to why a behavior was inappropriate and should not be repeated

LEVEL TWO

Level Two infractions will be dealt with by the teacher or staff member witnessing the infraction(s), in consultation with the Lower School Dean of Students and potentially the school counselor. Depending on the severity of the behavior, the Lower School Division Head may be involved. Communication about the incident(s) may be sent to parents.

Examples include:

Persistent or extreme Level One infractions
Inappropriate physical contact with the intent of causing harm
Bullying and/or social aggression
Abusive or profane language, drawings, or gestures
Misbehavior during field trips or school programs
Cheating, plagiarism, lying, forging signatures
Vandalism or damage to school property

Consequences may include:

Immediate removal from the area of the offense, so as to allow for the student to self-regulate his emotions, and to protect the rights and safety of his peers
Denial of privileges
Lunch detention or partial in-school detention (Grades Two - Four only)
Restitution
Conference with the parent, child, teacher, and counselor or Dean of Students (depending on the offense)

LEVEL THREE

Level Three infractions will be dealt with by the Lower School Dean of Students, in consultation with the Lower School Division Head. A parent conversation or meeting will be required.

Examples include:

Persistent or extreme Level Two infractions
Any incident causing physical harm
Ongoing bullying and/or social aggression
Making racial, ethnic, or religious insults
Any threatening comments or conversation that could reasonably lead to others on campus feeling unsafe or potentially in physical or psychological danger

Consequences may include:

Denial of privileges and/or extracurricular activities (as determined by Lower School Dean of Students, in consultation with the Lower School Division Head)
Restitution (if appropriate)
Before-school detention (for Third and Fourth Grades only)
Student removed from classroom environment and picked up early by parent or guardian
Full Day In-school suspension
Out–of–school suspension
Conference with parent, child, teacher, counselor or Lower School Dean of Students, Lower School Division Head

LEVEL FOUR

Level Four constitutes persistent or extreme Level Three infractions and will result in being referred to the Head of School.

Consequences may include:

In-school suspension
Out–of–school suspension
Expulsion

NOTICE OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION
When a student receives an out-of-school suspension, parents receive a written and/or verbal notice from the School that outlines the reasons for the suspension and the terms of the suspension. The parents and student may be required to meet with the Lower School Division Head, classroom teacher(s), counselor and/or Dean of Students to develop a behavior plan.

Middle School Discipline Philosophy & Policy

In Middle School, a Regis boy is making strides to achieve self-discipline and gain control of actions regardless of their emotional state. The Regis School believes that the greatest mechanism for managing student behavior is the relationship between the teacher and the student.

The Goals & Criteria remind us that every student is a child of God and, therefore, possesses created worth, dignity, and a vocation. All discipline at Regis is grounded in the dignity of each child and a fundamental understanding that discipline is not primarily punitive in nature, but educational. Students are taught that a consequence follows every choice we make, and when we choose an action, we must then take responsibility for the consequence. Choices that have negative consequences are opportunities to learn and grow. Disciplinary actions are always an attempt to facilitate such learning. While our discipline system strives for consistency and fairness in all situations, it is important to point out that not all disciplinary issues can fall into easily defined categories and must be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and will not always follow the structure outlined in this section.

The Middle School employs a demerit system that is intended to give classroom teachers more control over their individual classroom discipline. The following are guidelines for how our policy is enforced:

Teachers give a warning for behavior that disrupts a lesson or is otherwise considered to not be in accordance with the Goals and Criteria.
Teachers issue a demerit for failure to correct or discontinue the action that the student was previously given a warning for.
A Demerit may also be earned by a student when having two tardies within one week, or two uniform violations within one week.
Upon receiving a second demerit in any given week, the Dean of Students will send an email to the parents and student informing them that the student has received his second demerit and that a third demerit will result in an After-School-Detention (ASD) for self-reflection. The details of the two demerits will be included. ASD will be held after school on Tuesdays, from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Detentions are not meant to be punitive, but instead to provide an opportunity for the student to engage in self-reflection. If a student receives two demerits in one week from the same teacher, the teacher will contact the parents.
Upon receiving a third After-School-Detention (ASD) in a quarter, the student will not serve the ASD but must serve an In-School Suspension (ISS). As with demerits, a second ASD in a quarter will trigger the Dean of Students to notify the student and his parents that another detention will result in an ISS. While in the In-School-Suspension (ISS), the student will spend the entire school day in the Dean of Students office, quietly completing work that would otherwise be done in class, as well as possible additional assignments. The student will have no interaction with other students on days that an ISS is served. This includes lunch, which will be eaten in the Dean of Students office. Time will also be devoted to speaking with our Dean of Students. These conversations will further focus on the need for self-reflection, the impact of actions on others, and other topics dependent on the path that led to the in-school suspension. Our goal is always to aid in growth, rather than simply punish.
In addition, upon receiving an in-school suspension, the student will be put on a “Behavioral Plan” that will outline the corrective measures and improvements that the school requires of the student. Failure to adhere to the plan, or to show personal growth, may result in out-of-school suspension and/or expulsion.
If a student is issued a detention, it takes priority over all extra-curricular activities taking place during the scheduled detention time.
An ASD and ISS may also be given without the conditions previously mentioned above for more serious offenses. This will only be done after serious discernment by the school administration.
The penalty for missing a detention without approval is an additional detention, so that two detentions must be served on two separate days—the missed one and the second one.
More serious offenses such as physical violence or verbal harassment, theft or damage of property, cheating and plagiarism, the use of illicit substances (drugs, alcohol, vaping, etc.), and continual repetition of minor offenses may result in a loss of extracurricular privileges for one week. This includes the loss of participation in all Regis athletic activities and the possibility of suspension or expulsion. In addition, offenses such as, but not limited to, physical violence, harassment, theft or damage to property, the use of illicit subjects, or vulgar comments may also result in the student being sent home for the day.
Regis reserves the right to determine if particular students may or may not attend field trips or class trips. These decisions will not be made lightly and will always have the safety of the boys in mind.
Use of technology for nonacademic purposes will result in an automatic detention.
Should a student be sent to the Middle School Division Head or the Dean of Students, he may be referred to the counselor for further discussion on how best to move forward both with discipline or with additional support for the student.

NOTICE OF SUSPENSION

When a student is suspended (in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension), parents receive a written and verbal notice from the school outlining the reasons for suspension and the terms of the suspension. This is in addition to the notices received for receiving two demerits. Also, in the event of a suspension parents and the student will be asked to meet with the administration to discuss the incident and develop a plan for the future.Students who receive two ISS placements in a school year or one ISS placement in the same semester may lose eligibility to participate their grade-level overnight field trips.

DISCIPLINARY PROBATION

When other forms of referrals or disciplinary actions have failed to bring about a positive change in a student’s attitude or behavior, he may be placed on disciplinary probation by the Head of School. The terms of probation will be outlined specifically in writing and will be agreed upon by the administration. Students not responding to the terms of disciplinary probation are subject to expulsion from school.

When multiple meetings with division heads have failed to remediate the behavior, students will be placed on a discipline plan, which will outline specific areas of growth. If these areas of growth are not met by set deadlines, the student’s future at Regis will be placed under review.

TARDINESS CONSEQUENCES AND UNIFORM VIOLATION

A Student that is tardy to class during the school day (when transferring between classes) must see the Dean of Students to receive a Tardy Pass and have it signed. This will allow the student back into his class. The Student will then return the Tardy Pass to the classroom teacher, who will then return it to the Dean of Students for record keeping. A Student who receives two tardies in a week will receive one demerit point. This will be added to any Demerits points he has earned during that same week.

Any Uniform Violation by a Student will be noted by the Dean of Students, and upon a second violation during any given week, a Demerit will be issued to that Student and this Demerit will be added to any other Demerits points the Student may have earned during that same week.

Off Campus Behavior

Student are expected to adhere to Regis' discipline policy both on and off campus, including interactions online.

Discipline Philosophy by Division

Expectations & Policies

Animal (Pet) Policy

Backpacks

Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco

Inspection

Parents and students authorize the School to inspect and conduct a search of any place or item on School campus or at a School-related event including, but not limited to, a student’s locker, purse, book bag, backpack, vehicle, computer, or personal electronic devices, at any time and without prior notice. Students may also be required to empty pockets and remove outer layers of clothing for inspection. Inspections and searches may be conducted on a routine or random basis or as deemed necessary. Students must provide any passwords or other access required to inspect such places or items upon request by a School administrator or if on a field trip or other away from campus activity, the trip or activity leader. Inspection of electronic devices includes laptops, phones, tablets, cameras, and any other electronics, including the contents of same (texts, emails, photos, images, address books, applications, etc. whether such message or information was sent over the School’s system or any personal account such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter/X, Gmail, etc.). Students and their parents consent to the School logging into the device and its contents and applications, as well as accessing all communications, including, without limitation, stored communications. Further, the parents authorize the School to seize and permanently retain property disclosed by an inspection or search which is considered potentially harmful, dangerous, illegal, or inappropriate, or the possession of which is a violation of the School’s rules, community standards, and/or local, state, or federal law. If a student or parent interferes with, fails to cooperate with or otherwise impedes an inspect by the School, the student will be subject to disciplinary consequences up to and including immediate dismissal.

Internet Etiquette

Investigations

The School will typically investigate issues and question students without a parent’s presence. Students are expected to cooperate in investigations including participating in interviews and answering questions. Students are expected to be honest, but honesty is not necessarily a mitigating factor and students’ own statements may be used against them. Failure to cooperate with an investigation may be cause for disciplinary action.

If a student refuses to participate or cooperate at any stage of an investigation, or is unable to do so for whatever reason, including without limitation, pending criminal charges, the School reserves the right to act, including proceeding without a statement from the student, to require the student to withdraw from school, or dismissal. A withdrawal from the School during the pendency of the investigation does not preclude the School from completing its investigation and reflecting in its records the outcome of such investigation and the fact that the student withdrew prior to the completion of the investigation, which may be shared with other schools.

Personal Belongings

Forgotten Schoolwork and/or Laptops: Please do not bring forgotten schoolwork to school—it will not be delivered to your son until the end of the school day. An important part of developing responsibility in children is by allowing them to experience logical and natural consequences.

Lost & Found: Please see that the student’s name is on all clothing and belongings (lunch boxes, backpacks, book bags, jackets, computer bags, shoes, etc.). All Lower School “lost and found” items will be kept in the Lost and Found cabinet in the Kelley Building foyer. Marked Middle School “lost and found” may be found outside the Dean of Students’ office in the Kelley Building. Unmarked items will be given to charity at the end of each quarter. It is the responsibility of each parent and student to have all items marked with the student’s name and the responsibility of the student to find his lost items.

Personal Property: Use of a lock on a students’ locker is mandatory in Middle School. Students are encouraged to leave valuable possessions at home. Toys, electronic devices and games, valuable collections, trading cards, jewelry, etc. should not be brought to school. The school is not responsible for theft, damage, breakage, loss, or liability for injury. Any of these items will be confiscated and held by the front office for parent pick-up.

Student Cell Phone Use: It is the school’s preference that a student’s cell phone remain at home. However, when circumstances require that a student bring a cell phone, the phone will be placed in the student’s locker at the start of the school day with the sound off and may be retrieved at the conclusion of the day. Misuse of personal cell phones will result in the Dean of Students removing the phone, contacting the parent for retrieval at the conclusion of the day, and automatic detention. Use of cell phones on overnight trips will be assessed on a case-by-case basis per grade level and communicated prior to the trip.

Smart Watches Are Not Permitted at Regis. If a student wears a smart watch to school, it will be confiscated and held by the Division Head for parent pick up and, for middle school students, detention will be served.

Respect & Concern for the Property of Others

We expect all members of the school community to treat the personal property of others with care by:

Taking articles to the Lost and Found.
Asking permission to borrow or use others’ belongings, including clothing and school materials.
Leaving other people’s lockers and cubbies alone.
Leaving other people’s lunches and backpacks alone.
Not hiding the belongings of others.

We expect all members of the school community to treat school property with care by:

Cleaning up locker and lunch areas.
Picking up litter on campus without being asked.
Keeping restrooms clean for others to use.
Reporting graffiti.
Assisting with classroom, gym and campus cleanliness.

We expect all members of the school community to follow the enforceable rules to create a safe and happy learning environment by:

Following classroom rules set by the teacher and the class
Following the playground rules
Being careful of others and avoiding rough play
Not making fun of others
Not teasing or bullying
Giving another a chance to apologize for a mistake
Not using foul language
Following cafeteria rules
Using inside voices at all times
Cleaning up lunch areas
Remaining seated
Standing in an orderly and quiet line when entering and leaving the cafeteria

Student Harassment, Bullying, and Hazing

Each person at Regis has the right to participate fully and happily in the life of the school without harassment.
We believe that Regis is enriched by the diversity of its members. The school recognizes and respects individual differences in regard to physical appearance, ability, culture, ethnic origin, race, religion and sexual orientation.
Students should be aware that their off campus behavior is also covered under this policy, regardless of when and where the conduct occurred or who was affected by the student’s inappropriate behavior.

Harassment
Harassment is broadly defined to include unreasonable conduct or behavior that is personally offensive or threatening, impairs morale, or interferes with the educational environment of students and includes, but is not limited to, slurs, jokes, comments, teasing, and other offensive conduct relating to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, or disability. Harassment also includes sexual harassment.

Bullying
Bullying includes a variety of behaviors, but all involve a person or group trying to take advantage of the power they have to hurt or reject someone else, generally in a sustained or ongoing way. These behaviors can be carried out physically (hitting, kicking, pushing), verbally (calling names, taunting, teasing, threatening, ridiculing, spreading rumors, etc.), electronically, sometimes called “cyber-bullying” (posting defamatory remarks or photos, sending threatening emails, creating fake profiles, taking over an account and posting as someone else), or through relational aggression (harming or threatening to harm relationships or acceptance, friendship, or group inclusion) or emotional aggression (teasing, threatening, intimidating others).

Hazing
Although we encourage students to participate in School-related athletics, clubs, associations, organizations and other groups, the School prohibits all forms of hazing. Hazing refers to any activity expected of a student to join or to continue membership or participation in any group, including a group of other students, where the activity produces or could be expected to produce mental, emotional or physical discomfort, injury, fright, degradation, humiliation, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule to the student, regardless of the student's willingness or apparent willingness to participate. Hazing activities include, but are not limited to, acts of personal servitude (i.e., forced labor or service), sleep deprivation, restrictions on personal hygiene, yelling, swearing, insulting or demeaning verbal abuse, being forced to wear embarrassing or humiliating attire, requiring certain haircuts or styles, consumption of vile or other non-food substances, consumption of alcohol, smearing of skin with vile substances, brandings, writing or marking on one’s skin or clothes, physical beatings, paddling or other physical abuse, performing sexual simulation or sexual acts, stunts or dares that could result in physical injury or harm to a person’s mental, emotional or social well-being, any act in violation of the law or School policy, and any other activity that could fall within the definition of hazing. If you think a particular activity could possibly be hazing, then it probably is. If you are not sure, then you need to contact the Dean of Students and ask.

Conclusion
In order to provide an atmosphere of mutual respect, acceptance and sensitivity, it is important that every member of the community recognize certain guidelines for appropriate behavior. Inappropriate and unkind behavior toward another, whether verbal or physical, is not acceptable at Regis.
Some examples of this unacceptable behavior are:

Verbal abuse, intimidation, insults or threats.
Obscene, sexist or suggestive remarks, jokes or gestures.
Physical advances, verbal remarks, derogatory statements or discriminatory comments.
The writing or passing of demeaning notes, letters, e-mail, graffiti or postings on the Internet.
Display of explicit, offensive or demeaning materials (physically or verbally).
Hazing, threats, name-calling, cyber bullying (i.e., social media).
Comments which are demeaning with respect to economic status, physical appearance or ability, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender or sexual orientation.
Offensive or threatening phone calls, e-mail, texts or threats, postings on social networks.
Undue pressure to use alcohol or drugs, or to engage in behavior with which the other person does not feel comfortable.
The creation, distribution, or threat to distribute sexual or intimate images of any student without consent, including images that have been digitally altered or created (e.g., deepfakes, AI, other technologies).

All concerns relating to harassment, bullying, or hazing should be reported immediately to the Dean of Students. We also expect that anyone, whether student, faculty, staff or family member who witnesses, or has knowledge of an incident of bullying or harassment, will report the incident to the appropriate individual identified above. Delays in reporting may compromise the School’s ability to appropriately investigate.

When the School administration becomes aware of harassment, bullying, or hazing the situation will be promptly investigated. Any student found to have violated this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal from the School for serious violations, even in the case of a single expression, act, or gesture.

Allegations of bullying and harassment will be investigated and reviewed in the context of developmental and age appropriateness. Discipline, to the extent warranted, will also vary based on the age and developmental appropriateness of the conduct at issue.

No adverse action will be taken against any person who makes a good faith report of harassment or bullying. Retaliation in any form against anyone for making a complaint under this policy or for participating in an investigation is strictly prohibited. Any retaliation should also be reported pursuant to this policy and is itself a cause for disciplinary action.

HARASSMENT PROCEDURES

Students should follow this procedure if they feel they are being harassed:
1.   Let the offending person or people know that you want the behavior to stop. Look directly at them to give a clear message about how you feel. Do not apologize for your feelings.
2.   Contact an adult at school about the situation: your homeroom teacher or advisor, your dean, an administrator, the counselor, or any trusted adult. Any harassment reported to any adult will be directed to appropriate divisional administration.
3.   Keep a record of when, where and how you have been mistreated. Include witnesses, direct quotes and any written or electronic communication.

Telecommunication Use

Students will not be allowed to use school phones unless given permission by a supervising adult. Only messages of an emergency nature will be relayed to students.

Parents and visitors are asked to silence their cell phones while in the building. The entire perimeter surrounding Regis is a legally designated area where cell phones may not be used during carpool by either student or parent.

Expectations & Policies

Attendance

Absences

Parents/guardians are requested to email the homeroom/advisory teacher by 8:15 a.m. to report the reason for their child’s absence.

Arrive after 11:30 a.m. - half-day absence
Arrive after 1:30 p.m. - full-day absence
Depart before 11:30 a.m. - full-day absence
Depart after 11:30 a.m. - half-day absence

If your son needs to leave for a pre-approved educational appointment (i.e. Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, etc.), your son will still receive credit for the school day.

When a student is absent for three or more days due to illness, a parent may email teachers to request homework assignments or check the teachers’ webpages.

School absences are categorized as either excused or unexcused:

Excused Absences: include absence due to illness, emergency, and permission of the Division Head or Head of School for special situations.
Family Emergency: a death in the immediate family and/or serious or prolonged illness is always handled on an individual basis.
Absence Due to Illness: if a student is unable to come to school due to illness—including all dental and doctor appointments—the parent/guardian is expected to notify the school office and send a written note upon return to school.
Unexcused Absences of one day or more: Absences for reasons other than health or family issues— i.e. vacations taken outside of the regularly calendared school holidays—are discouraged. Prior to an extended absence, a family may request an exception that will be reviewed by the Administration. The family has a responsibility to notify the teacher of an anticipated absence as soon as possible.

Patterns of chronic absences may require a conference. Consequences will be assessed on an individual basis.

Attendance

Late Arrivals (Tardiness)

Accumulated tardiness is noted on the student’s record. Patterns of chronic tardiness will require a conference.

Withdrawals During the School Day

Withdrawals from school prior to dismissal time take place at the reception desk. The parent must enter building and sign their student(s) out of school and in the event of a return, sign them back into school. The receptionist will call the student to the reception area once the parent has arrived. “Withdrawn” is recognized on occasions when a child is taken out of school and returns (such as an hour or two for a doctor’s appointment).

If students are to be released to persons other than their parents or their regular carpool, they must be listed on the family’s Authorized Pick-up List. In emergencies, persons not on the authorized list must have written authorization from the parent giving permission. The person accepting responsibility for the child will be asked to show identification.

Attendance

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Honor Code & Pledge of Conduct

All Middle School students must fill out the Honor Code & Pledge of Conduct form. Please follow the link below to fill out and submit your form.

Honor Code & Pledge of Conduct