Student Expectations and Responsibilities

Juan Diego Jurisdiction

To ensure a safe, respectful,  healthy community and promote the rights and responsibilities of all members of the Juan Diego Catholic High School community the school administration has total jurisdiction concerning conduct and behavior in school, on school property, at all school sponsored-events and activities, as well as on the way to and from school. 

Furthermore, a student’s conduct at any time, even away from school (which includes posting items via social media or on the Internet that make false statements, threats, are obscene, or may be materially disruptive to the school) and school-related activities may reflect upon the Juan Diego community and may affect their standing in the school.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

In order to maintain a culture of mutual respect, Juan Diego Catholic High School will not tolerate certain activities on its campus before, during, and after school by students because of the dangers posed to the community.  Any student involved in these activities may be subject to immediate expulsion from the school.  At the total discretion of JDCHS, when appropriate or necessary, local law enforcement authorities will be notified.

These activities include, but are not limited to; 

• The possession of a firearm or other weapon 

• The selling or distribution of controlled substances

• The established association with and/or relying upon a gang for support, protection, and assistance. 

General Expectations of Student Behavior

• Treat all adults and peers with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

• Demonstrate respect for all people, on or off the campus,  regardless of gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

• Demonstrate respect for both one’s own property and the property of others.

• Demonstrate respect for the physical environment of JDCHS  by helping to maintain the cleanliness of the building and our campus.  Pick up after yourself.  Leave spaces cleaner than you found them.  

• Maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom and throughout the campus with a positive attitude.

• Be responsible for the ethical academic behavior of oneself and one’s peers.

• Be vigilant in maintaining the safety and well-being of all students.  If you see something or know of something that doesn’t seem right: speak to an adult. 

• Accept responsibility for all personal actions.

• Be on time and fully prepared for class at the starting bell for each period.

• Be properly dressed according to the school dress code upon arrival on the Juan Diego campus and maintain such dress until you have departed campus.

E-Hall Passes

Students must use the e-hall pass system when outside the classroom during school hours. 

Student I.D. 

• Students are required to have their student I.D. with them at all times. 

• A student I.D. may be needed at any school function. 

• Without a valid I.D, a student may be asked to leave. 

• The school has the right to know the identity and purpose of all persons at a Juan Diego- sponsored event. 

• Lost I.D. cards can be replaced for $10.00 in Student Services.

Assemblies, School Liturgies, Reading

• Students are to proceed in an orderly fashion at all times in the building. 

• Students are not to bring books, food, gum, or any devices that will distract them from the gathering. 

• Students show respect for the gathering and those involved in the gathering at all times by 

  • Remaining quiet at all assemblies.

  • Participating (responding, singing, reading, quietly, etc ) when asked. 

  • Being attentive to the priest, speaker, performer, etc.

  • Not whistling and shouting.

  • Not slouching and/or sleeping.

Lockers 

• Students may opt-in for a locker at the beginning of the school year in Student Services.

• Lockers should be kept locked at all times. 

• Students are not to reveal their locker combination to any other student nor is a student to open another student’s locker.  

• Non-removable decals or pasted items are not allowed inside or outside the lockers.  

• The school may check lockers periodically. Students are responsible for any damage done to their lockers.  

• The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items in the locker rooms, and students must use a school-provided lock to secure their belongings.

Expected Behavior in the Saint Joseph Commons 

• Every member of the Food Services staff is to be shown the utmost respect and courtesy at all times.

• All students will behave with respect towards one another while in the Commons during lunch periods.

•  All students are responsible for keeping not only the area where they eat, clean but the entire Commons area as well.

• Students are to eat in officially designated places only.

• Students are not to leave the Commons, gather or loiter outside the Commons area during the lunch period unless given permission by an adult.  

• Any student who participates in throwing food (“food fight”), however large or small, their participation may be cause for immediate suspension or dismissal. Students who are caught throwing food or any other items may be asked to stay after to clean the lunch area and may also receive detention or other disciplinary action at the discretion of the dean. If a student is allowed to remain at Juan Diego after participating in a “food fight,” he or she will be required to serve 20 hrs. of community service at a local soup kitchen, within one month of the infraction. This service is to remind students of how many people fight hunger on a daily basis, to remind them of an option for the poor and vulnerable, and to remind them how wasteful and shameful a food fight is.