Medicine  ||  Reception of the Sacraments
Dress Code  ||  Disciplinary Procedure

Medicine
Medications are rarely necessary for students during the 
school day. A three-dose prescription can be given before 
school, after school, and at bedtime. However, medication 
may be administered by school personnel designated 
for some chronic health conditions, timed medication, or 
short-term acute health conditions.

No medication shall be administered to a student by any 
school employee except in accordance with written 
instruction from the student’s parents or legal guardian, 
together with express written directions to school officials 
from the student’s physician, concerning the appropriateness 
and method of administration.

Under no circumstances will  school personnel give 
medications that need to be injected. Medication will be 
administered by designated personnel only. 
ALL medication, except those which must be refrigerated, 
will be stored in a locked cabinet.

Worship Sacramental Program
The policy of the school regarding the reception of the 
sacraments of Holy Eucharist and reconciliation for the 
first time follows the diocesan directives. The children 
receive these sacraments in their respective parishes. 
Parents must take the responsibility of fulfilling any obligation 
the parish staff requires in regard to preparation for the 
reception of these sacraments.

Children plan and participate in frequent Eucharist Celebrations, 
especially on Feast Days. Pastors of Pueblo Parishes celebrate 
the Eucharist. A chapel is available in each school and private 
prayer of students and faculty is fostered.

The Catholic school community, is an irreplaceable source 
of service, not only to the pupils and its other members, 
but also to society. Today especially, one sees a world 
which clamors for solidarity and yet experiences the rise of 
new forms of individualism. Society can take note from the 
Catholic school that it is possible to create true communities 
out of a common good. "Above all, it is called to render a 
humble, loving service to the Church by ensuring that she is 
present in the scholastic field for the benefit of the 
human family." (The Catholic School) (the Sacred Congregation 
for Catholic Education, 10)

Dress Code
Parents are responsible for their child’s dress and general 
appearance. Careful grooming and appropriate dress are 
important factors in developing a wholesome personality 
and in meeting the day-to-day challenge of life.

   1. School shirts (Spirit Shirts) must be worn every day, 
       excluding Fridays.  Students must be in compliance 
       with the dress code every day.
   2. Students of St. John Neumann Catholic School will be 
       dressed in a clean and neat manner; clothing will not be 
       sloppy, tattered or torn; no clothing with inappropriate 
       sayings will be allowed.
   3. Clothing should be designed, constructed and worn 
       in a manner that is neither suggestive not indecent. 
       Appropriate undergarments will be worn in relation 
       to the type of garment worn (including footwear).
   4. Muscle shirts, tank tops, and bicycle shorts are 
       inappropriate.
   5. Shorts (when allowed) may be no shorter than 
       students arm length. Skirts, dresses, jumpers may be 
       no shorter than students arm length.
   6. Sagging pants are not allowed. Pants should fit 
       around the waist and remain above the hipbone. 
       Pant legs shall not extend past the heel in length 
       and cannot be rolled.
   7. Belts must be worn in designed belt loops regardless 
       of the length of the belt.
   8. Chains in any diameter or length are not appropriate.
   9. Caps, hats, or sunglasses are not to be worn in school.
  10. Hair shall be clean, well groomed, and of the students 
       natural color. Hairstyles shall not demonstrate and 
       exhibitionist attitude. (No design or color varieties.)
  11. Make-up and jewelry may not be worn in extreme. 
       No students shall wear any body piercing instruments.
  12. When attending Mass, dress must be respectful 
       and neat.  No sweatshirts or sweatpants.
 
The Administration has the final authority to determine 
appropriate clothing and appearance. Parents will be 
contacted whenever there is an instance of inappropriate 
dress or appearance on the part of their child. Any student 
who is inappropriate in dress or appearance shall remain in 
the school office until appropriate attire is provided. Parents 
will be notified of the situation and are expected to either 
remove the child from school or provide appropriate attire to 
wear the remainder of the day. Make-up work, while excluded 
from class, shall be the responsibility of the student.

Policies Regarding Disciplinary Procedure
School discipline is directed toward Christian formation and 
orderly functioning of the total school program. A constructive 
form of discipline which fosters responsibility for acceptable 
behavior is more beneficial to the student than is one which 
is entirely negative. However, the violation of reasonable 
norms of conduct demands specific disciplinary measures if 
students are to learn future self-discipline.

In most situations the primary agent responsible for conduct 
is the classroom teacher. If the teacher is unsuccessful in 
effecting change in behavior, the line of procedure to be 
followed in dealing with the problem is as follows:

   1. Teacher, student and parents confer to work    
       towards solution. (Sanctions may be used: "a" - "d".)
   2. Director, teacher, student and parents meet to resolve 
       problem. Administrator is notified of issue. 
      (Sanctions which may be used: "d" - "e", and in more 
      serious instances, "g" with notification to Administrator.)
   3. Administrator, Director, teacher, student and parents 
      determine further action. (Sanction reserved to
      Administrator is: "h".)

Sanctions which may be used:
         a. Loss of Privileges
         b. After school detention
         c. Constructive work, problem solving etc.
         d. Student Contract
         e. In-School Exclusion
         f. Behavioral Probation
         g. Suspension
         h. Referral to Disciplinary Committee of the Board of 
             Directors with possible referral to Board of 
             Directors with recommendation for expulsion 
             of the student.  

St. John Neumann Catholic School does not tolerate fighting, 
possession of weapons, possession of tobacco, drugs or alcohol.
Students are subject to suspension and expulsion, and referral 
to legal authorities for any behavior that jeopardizes their 
safety and welfare or that of any other person.

In situations involving serious student misconduct, the 
Director or Administrator may assume immediate control 
of the matter and deal with the situation as deemed 
appropriate by the Administrator, i.e. imposing sanctions 
"a" - "h", without following all the progressive 
steps set forth for minor incidents of misbehavior.