Student Pregnancy
SS 3.0
In cases of student pregnancy, the principal consults with the Canonical Representative and Superintendent and then meets with the student and parent/guardian to discuss the plan of action.
Purpose:
To support the pro-life values of the Catholic Church
To provide for the continuing education of the student
Commentary/Procedural Points:
The plan of action considers what is best for the student; what is best for the school; (any) recommendations from the student’s doctor(s); how progress in studies is to be maintained.
Expulsion is never considered advisable in this situation; transfer to another school may be considered appropriate.
It is strongly recommended that the student receive formal counseling.
If the father of the unborn child is identified as a student in a Catholic school, he also receives counseling.
June 26, 2018