Policy on Non Discrimination
St. Joseph School admits students of any race, color, national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Anti Bullying Pledge
Anti-bullying Pledge:
Every child has a right to an education.
Every child has a right to be safe.
Bullying has no place in a safe school.
St. Joseph is a safe school.
Substance Abuse Policy
St. Joseph School recognizes that, in addition to many other pressures on today's children, the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs and the problems associated with such use are becoming increasingly commonplace in our society. We believe that the early experimentation with tobacco, alcohol or other drugs interferes with the specific goals and values of Catholic education and may lead to illness and/or chemical dependency. We have a responsibility not only to promote mature attitudes and values toward tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, but also to provide support and assistance to children living in chemically dependent families. Our goal is to establish and maintain a healthy environment for all students. We feel that the collaboration of school, parish, and community is essential for the realization of these goals.
We believe that preventive education, early identification and support for our children are the most effective ways of addressing these issues in our elementary schools.
The possession, use, manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, or tobacco by students in school or at school sponsored events is expressly forbidden and subject to consequences as outlined in the school procedure stated below.
- The incident is reported to the principal.
- The principal questions the student about the offense.
- The principal arranges a parent conference if necessary. The student, principal, parent and the accuser (if warranted) are present at the conference.
- The principal enforces consequences as determined by the school regulations. Appropriate action, such as school suspension or expulsion is taken, as determined by the principal in accordance with Archdiocesan policy.