Student Behavior and Expectations

Juan Diego Catholic High School goes above and beyond to help all of our students achieve their full potential and enable their continued growth as a person and a member of society. To achieve this, Juan Diego believes that a structured and disciplined environment allows students to grow academically, physically, socially, and spiritually. When a family enrolls their student at Juan Diego, it is expected that they are committed to supporting their students and the overall school community.

Achieving this partnership between Juan Diego and all members of the Juan Diego community is vital. The purpose of discipline is to provide students with safe and orderly academic and social environments necessary for effective learning and full participation at Juan Diego Catholic High School. This behavior code enables students to grow in respect for themselves, other students, the faculty, administration, staff, and the campus facility. Violation of the behavior code will result in disciplinary action. The rules, regulations, and policies of Juan Diego Catholic High School are in effect for the entire time a student is enrolled at the school, including school holidays and summer vacation.

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on themselves, their parents, and on Juan Diego Catholic High School. Respect is basic to all students at the school. Students should address the faculty, staff, and administration of the school respectfully in a spirit of friendliness and in an atmosphere of cooperation essential to an educational and Catholic community. Using the first name of an adult is not appropriate. Students should also be respectful to fellow students both at school and in public. How we treat each other is a sign of our Christian charity and love. This applies to all forms of communication, including verbal and electronic social media.

Parents, as primary educators, are reminded that students look to your example as to the appropriate response when they have violated school policies. Parents, as partners with the school in educating their children, are asked to uphold the policies, rules and regulations set forth in this handbook. Parents who circumvent the policies or consequences set forth in this handbook subject their students to immediate expulsion from school.

The Principal, Vice-Principal, Assistant Principal, and Dean(s) have the primary responsibility to observe and evaluate the relationship between each student and Juan Diego Catholic High School. It is important to the quality and integrity of Juan Diego Catholic High School that students are reaching their potential as scholars and people. If it is determined that the relationship is not beneficial to the student or to the school then the Principal, Vice Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean will recommend the withdrawal or expulsion of the student. Changes to this Parent Student Handbook may be made at the discretion of the administration at any time.  Any changes will be relayed in writing to parents/guardians. 

Code of Conduct for Minors

The Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City is committed to the protection of children and young people and the establishment of a safe environment in which they may learn and grow into responsible Christian Adults. The intent of this Code of Conduct is to promote responsible behavior and Christian values that create an orderly, nurturing, and safe environment.