Discipline
SS 2.0
Discipline must be administered in a manner consistent with Catholic Christian principles. Catholic schools’ personnel may never use corporal punishment.
Purpose:
To guide students in a manner which is consistent with the belief that all people are made in the image and likeness of God.
To teach good behavior through positive reinforcement.
Commentary/Procedural Points:
A staff member may not use verbally abusive language or display emotionally abusive behavior toward a child.
The school’s discipline philosophy and procedures are printed in the school’s handbooks.
Each school has identified faculty and staff trained in the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports framework to teach students agreed upon behavioral expectations while promoting prevention and positive behavior.
References:
VIRTUS Child and Youth Protection
MSDE PBIS
https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DSFSS/PBIS/index.aspx
December 2022