STUDENT HANDBOOK

2021- 2022

99 WENDOVER ROAD

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01118

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AGREEMENT BETWEEN PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND

POPE FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

GENERAL INFORMATION

MEMBERSHIPS

STUDENT HANDBOOK

CHANGES IN POLICY

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

CONTACT INFORMATION

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

CLASS TIME

HOMEWORK

GRADES

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

EVALUATIONS AND REPORT CARDS

REPORT CARDS AND TRANSCRIPTS

GRADE APPEAL

INCOMPLETE COURSEWORK

CREDIT RECOVERY

REPEATED FAILURES

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE SCHEDULING

SCHEDULE CHANGES

WEIGHTING/QUALITY POINT SCALE

TARDINESS

PROCEDURE FOR ABSENCE

PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETIC AND OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL

ABSENCES

WAIVER FOR EXCESSIVE ABSENCES

BEHAVIOR & STUDENT CONDUCT POLICY

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

APPEALS

MINOR violationS

REGULAR ATTIRE

LITURGY ATTIRE

SPIRIT DAYS

ATHLETIC AND WELLNESS ATTIRE

DRESS DOWN DAYS

CAMPUS MINISTRY

PRAYER

CHAPEL

LITURGY

RETREATS

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

ATHLETICS & EXTRA-CURRICULARS

ATHLETICS

CLUBS/ACTIVITIES

MIAA & PVIAC RULES

POPE FRANCIS ATHLETIC RULES

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

ELIGIBILITY WAIVER

POPE FRANCIS PLAYERS ELIGIBILITY

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

OTHER POLICIES & PROCEDURES

ASSEMBLIES

DINING COMMONS

DANCES

ELEVATOR

FIELD TRIPS

FOOD AND DRINK

MEDICATION

PARKING AND DRIVING REGULATIONS

PASSES

RECORDING

SCHOOL SAFETY

VISITORS

APPENDIX - Legal Terminology

BULLYING

HAZING

● The administration has the exclusive right to set and change policy, and make all

the administration.

● Students who reach the legal age of eighteen agree that the parents/guardians remain as a

party to this contract. In all matters where parental authorization and responsibility is required for

the student who is a minor, the same shall remain in force as a matter of contract during the

student’s enrollment here even though such student has reached the age of majority.

● Students must live under a parent or guardian’s supervision.

● Students who enter upon or remain on school grounds or in buildings in a non-supervised

situation waive all rights of legal action for non-supervision on the part of Pope Francis

Preparatory School or its agents.

● Unauthorized use of the school name and logo: No student or student’s parent or guardian,

without the written authorization from the Head of School, may utilize the school’s name,

access the associated networks and network services, including the Internet. We understand that

some materials on the Internet may be objectionable, but we accept responsibility for guidance of

Internet use, setting and conveying standards for my/our son or daughter to follow when

selecting, sharing, or exploring information and media.

● We read the community service requirements and understand that students are to complete

community service hours by May 2, 2022.

● We understand that the school and its grounds are under video recording and monitoring

and that the recordings or information from the monitoring may be used for any purpose

the school deems appropriate.

● Periodically, students at Pope Francis Preparatory School may be in photographs, videos,

and/or interviews that may be used in the media. If I do not wish to have my child photographed

LEAD BUSINESS OFFICER MRS. KATHLEEN NELSON

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY MR. DARRYL GEOFFREY

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR MR. JOHN GODA

ATHLETIC TRAINER MS. SARAH MYERS

DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY MR. JOHN ANZIANO

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR MR. CHRISTOPHER BRESNAHAN

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR MRS. JENNIFER SCIBELLI

COLLEGE COUNSELOR/GUIDANCE COUNSELOR MRS. JANET KELLY

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR GUIDANCE MRS. CHRISTINA BRACCI

SCHOOL NURSE MRS. MARY ANN JACKSON, RN

DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE MR. DAVID ESTABROOK

DEAN OF STUDENTS MR. SCOTT E. O’NEILL, J.D.

Discipline Issues Deans of Students

Extra-Curricular Activities Dean of Student Life

Financial Assistance Business Office

Homework for Prolonged Absences Counseling Office

Illness during School Hours Nurse

Locker Problems Front Office

Lost & Found Front Office

New ID Cards Front Office

Parking Permits Operations Coordinator

Scholarships (College) Counseling Office

School Insurance Front Office

Tardiness Dean of Students

Visitor’s Pass Front Office

Freshman Orientation – August 24

First Day of School – August 25

Labor Day – September 6 – No School

Half Day- September 29 - Remote Schedule

Columbus Day – October 11 - No School

Mid-Semester Grade Reports - October 22

Diocesan In-Service Day – October 29 - No School

Thanksgiving Recess – November 24-26 - No School

Students may only wear graduation regalia; inclusive of sashes, cords, robes and headwear issued

or sashes that are issued by outside societies are not permitted. Students may not alter the

in the following school year. In the second semester, the Course Catalog is published, and

placement is determined by a student’s achievement, aptitude, and motivation. Some courses have

prerequisites, and others require approval by a teacher. After students have submitted their course

selection forms with the appropriate signatures, they meet with their counselors to review their

selections. Potential problems that surface are resolved by students, teachers, parents/guardians,

and counselors together. Final selections must be approved by both the counselor and the

parent/guardian. All students are required to carry a minimum of 7 credits per year.

Students must understand that they may not be able to take all of the courses they initially choose.

Schedule conflicts, limited availability, and insufficient enrollment (which may cause a class to be

cancelled) may all require a change to the student’s selections.

all schedule changes is final.

VHS course, they will be required to reimburse the school for the cost of the class. Students mayu

curriculum. VHS is open to junior and senior students only. The school reserves the right to

where the senior student has a study at the end or beginning of the day in accordance with the

Students who are tardy to school more than five times per semester will receive disciplinary

report the student’s absence. After 9am the school will call the parent’s/guardian's provided

ABSENCES

PFPS does not distinguish between “excused” and “unexcused” absences. Rather, each student

may not exceed eight (8) absences per semester, regardless of reason. Students exceeding eight

absences in any one class per semester will have missed an excessive amount of classroom time

therefore they will not receive academic credit for those classes. Please note tardy to school and

early dismissals can affect a student’s absence total for a specific class. Students who lose credit

for absences need to recover credit (see Credit Recovery) in order to advance/graduate.

DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL

A student may not be dismissed from school during the school day without a written note

PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETIC AND OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Students must be present for three full periods (no partial periods, even if marked present) of a

school day in order to participate in any school-related club or activity that day. Students must be

present for three full periods of the Friday (or last day of the school week) prior to the weekend or

holiday event in order to participate in any activities. Please note tardiness and early dismissals,

regardless of reasoning, will affect a student’s eligibility for athletic and other school activities for

that day or weekend. Where appropriate, exceptions may be granted by the Dean of Students in

rare cases (e.g. funeral or wake).

WAIVER FOR EXCESSIVE ABSENCES

should be made to the Dean of Students in a timely fashion, no later than 5 days after returning to

● Treatment Plan and any recommendations for accommodations

Assistant Head of School, Health Office, and the Dean of Students. This committee will

immediately following school dismissal at 2:05pm before leaving school on the day of issuance of

whenever they commit and are disciplined for a Major or intermediate violation and repeated

minor violations (as determined by the Deans of Students), and remain out of good standing for

six months after that incident; except where good standing is only suspended for service of

detention for a minor violation.

Participation as a student leader has, as its core principles, personal and ethical responsibility.

Student leaders serve as role models and must be productive and respectful members of our

community. If you are not in good standing then you are not engaged in behavior that is

representative of the Catholic and educational mission of our community.

The following privileges are allowed only to students in good standing, and students who lose

from that leadership role and forfeit any and all rights and privileges of that role.

1. Membership in Student Government

3. Leadership positions in clubs, activities, and or sports teams

CRIMINAL ACTIVITY

involve the police, this is in addition to any disciplinary consequences.

or records a fight instead of reporting it may receive the same punishment as the fighting

SEARCHES

The school retains control of its real and physical properties, including lockers/locks, the parking

lot, and computers issued to students. Therefore, the school has the right to search any of these at

any time.

In addition, the school retains the right to search a student’s person and personal belongings the

student brings onto school property, including cell phone, if it has a high degree of suspicion that

inappropriate or dangerous materials are likely to be found. In such cases, the student and

belongings will be searched in the presence of two PFPS staff members.

other drugs (including vaping) at school or school events, or attending school or school events

while under their influence, is indicative of a serious health issue as well as a serious

transgression of the values held by our school community. Students found consuming any

intoxicant, being under the influence, possessing, controlling or using alcohol, tobacco, other

drugs, drug paraphernalia, intoxicants, vaping paraphernalia or unauthorized prescription

medication will be subject to disciplinary action (as described above) and the following

administrative or criminal actions.

1. Parents/guardians will be notified immediately.

2. Law enforcement notification and involvement where the violation is subject to

criminal statutory control.

3. Counseling services will be required to the satisfaction of the school counsellor.

DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES DEFINITIONS

it. Whenever appropriate a progressive implementation of the disciplinary policy will be used

the opportunity to have one detention for a minor offense noted as removed; and that offense will

Detention - A detention is a consequence issued by a staff member, for a violation of this policy

or a teachers’ classroom policy. A detention is a period of required attendance after school, of ½

hour, 1 hour or 1 ½ hour, for violation or violations of a policy as defined or referenced in this

handbook. The student, the Dean of Students and attendance secretary are advised by the issuing

staff member via plus portals, of the nature of the violation and the initial action taken. In

addition to the Plus Portals notification the student and the student’s parent/guardian will receive

an email, normally on the day of issuance, from the Dean of Students detailing the nature of the

violation resulting in the detention. The student will then meet with the Dean of Students and

serve the detention; both need to occur on the same day. Detentions will normally be served on

the day of issuance or on the day assigned by the Dean of students. After school activities are not

Dean’s Conference - For major violations, intermediate violations, and repeated minor violations

the student will be assigned detention as appropriate and the student and the student’s

parents/guardians will have an in person meeting at PFPS with the Dean of Students to address

underlying causes of the serious misbehavior and to develop strategies for the student to engage in

appropriate and productive behaviors. Consequences for the violations discussed at the Dean’s

conference may include additional detentions, extended time detention and or suspension, these

disciplinary actions are in addition to any administrative remedies required as a result of the

Dean’s conference, which can be, letters of apology, loss of privileges, loss of good standing and

other remedies in line with the nature of the violation. Repeated violations that would regularly

require a Dean’s Conference and detention may escalate to Suspension.

administration, tend to or may harm or endanger other members of our school community, or

university asks for that information. A student may not be suspended more than once in a

of consequences does not preclude the administrators of Pope Francis Preparatory School from

taking any administrative action or referral to law enforcement as they, in their sole discretion,

deem necessary in order to provide for the safe and orderly accomplishment of our mission.

APPEALS

Any student who believes that a detention issued by a teacher was unjust may appeal the action by

writing a formal letter explaining their behavior, the circumstances, and the reason the punishment

was unjust. Appeal letters must be submitted to the Dean of Students within two school days of

the disciplinary action being taken. This may lead to a mediated discussion between the student

and the issuing teacher. However, the student must serve the period of detention when assigned,

even if this is prior to application or review of the appeal. If the appeal is approved the record of

consequences that the student may be responsible for should the student engage in these

prohibited behaviors. The list and classifications are not all inclusive. Where a student's action,

failure to act or the student’s behaviors are not reflected as a classified violation the Dean of

Students will address the conduct. The Dean will meet with the student and assign the

consequences that would apply to the most similar classified violation.

MINOR VIOLATIONS

The following behaviors are not allowed and have a period of detention as their initial

consequence. Consequences will escalate for repeated violations (see Disciplinary Actions).

● Any other behavior inconsistent with the academic and religious mission of a Catholic

school

● Food/beverages/gum outside the Dining Commons

● Tardy to class

● Violation of uniform & appearance policy (See Uniform Policy)

will result in administrative consequences related to the nature of the offense, and where

● Disrespect (nature of the infraction or after detention for prior violation)

● Disturbance/inappropriate behavior

● Leaving or returning after departure, from school grounds without authorization from the

school

● Misuse of electronic devices after detention for prior violation (including personal

electronic devices, e.g. cell phones)

● Noncooperation with staff/faculty instructions

● Skipping Class

● Truancy

MAJOR VIOLATIONS

offender to school staff.

Bullying & Hazing are various behaviors that target specific students in a hurtful, disrespectful, or

dangerous way. The legal definitions and contexts can be read below (see Appendix). These will

be handled in accordance with Diocesan policy.

Insubordination is the willful and direct disregard for the authority appropriate to faculty and staff

members; this includes direct insults, refusal to comply with instructions, and lying.

Gang Membership is engaging in behaviors, conduct or involvement in an organization that is

recognized by law enforcement or our community as having behaviors that are contrary to law

and order and have as their goals or values behaviors and conduct that is harmful to our

community. Students at PFPS are forbidden to be members of street gangs or any other

organization that makes them, in the view of the administration, threatening to their classmates.

Possession of Drugs This includes alcohol, tobacco, nicotine/vaping products, marijuana,

Selling/Distributing Drugs (same description as above) is strictly prohibited. Those materials will

law enforcement.

confiscated (without restitution). Exceptions may be granted for students who receive explicit

are victimized by the sharing of such materials.

Sexual Harassment includes, but is not limited to, any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature,

either physical or verbal, insulting comments, posting, or sharing of suggestive materials and

attributing them to another community member.

Theft is the taking of any property that is not yours; Vandalism is any destruction or damage

willfully inflicted on the property of the school or another person. A student who is found to have

vandalized, stolen or converted school or another’s property will be held financially responsible

and required to pay for replacement of the property. This restitution is in addition to any other

consequences assigned under this policy.

Threats of Violence include words (written or spoken) or actions meant to scare or intimidate

another person. Bringing a weapon (or anything that can reasonably be construed as a weapon) to

assessment will be from 0 to 59, failing credit.

Students are educated in responsible digital citizenship. This unit will inform students about

Pope Francis Preparatory School offers a variety of athletic and extracurricular activities as an

more deeply about topics of interest, challenge one another to grow through competition, serve

the school or wider community, and to socialize with classmates and teachers in a less formal

setting than academic classes.

In addition to the school’s eligibility rules each club and some activities have their own

requirements and guidelines for participation. Any specific rules, guidelines, contracts or

participation requirements will be available from the club advisor, coach or sponsor. To enhance

the activity and ensure safety students are asked to adhere to these rules and regulations while

participating.

Because school-sponsored activities are an important part of the life of the school, all policies are

The school offers these activities:

ATHLETICS

Fall Winter Spring

Cross Country Basketball Baseball

Golf Hockey Lacrosse

Soccer Indoor Track Softball

Skiing Tennis

Track

Acapella Art Club Chess Club

Outdoor Adventure Club Pope Francis Players Quiz Team

Social Justice Club Yearbook

guideline for all parties and is not exhaustive.

those sports participated in as a varsity athlete or its equivalent, at the original school during the

one-year period immediately preceding the transfer.

2. A student must have a physical examination administered by a licensed MA medical physician,

nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant in order to be eligible to participate. A physical exam is

valid for thirteen months (395 days). A student in violation shall be suspended for the number of

contests in which he/she participated without a proper physical.

3. On entering Grade 9 of any school, a student has 12 consecutive sports seasons of eligibility.

The student’s non-participation in any such season does not extend that student’s eligibility.

4. A student must be under nineteen years of age to compete; however, he or she may compete

during the academic year he or she turns nineteen, provided the nineteenth birthday occurs on or

after September 1

student organization… which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health or

any student or other person.” Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to, beating,

branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to weather, forced consumption of any food, liquor or

beverage, drug or other activity that physically endangers someone or subjects them to extreme

mental stress. Incidents of hazing must be reported to an administrator as soon as it is practicable.

POPE FRANCIS ATHLETIC RULES

(For more specific rules/expectations, see the Athletic Handbook)

● All athletes must travel to away games on the bus provided by the school.

● A student must complete the school-provided forms that grant parental permission to

allow a student to participate in athletics. By signing this form, parents agree that they

is unavailable to grant the same must be completed.

● Occasionally, athletes must be dismissed early to travel to a contest. When this occurs,

system.

smelling salts, and any item designed to simulate the effect of smelling salts. A student

ineligible for 25% of the season. A second or subsequent violation renders a student

ineligible for an additional 60% of the season. Any remaining time will carry over to the

next season.

● The school issues uniforms and other equipment to athletes; these materials remain the

property of the school, but the athlete is responsible for their care. Failure to return these

materials in good and clean condition makes the athlete financially responsible for them.

● Under certain circumstances, disciplinary actions will prevent a student-athlete from

fulfilling their obligations to their coach and team (e.g., missing practice to serve

detention). Membership on a team will not be grounds for skipping or rescheduling such

conflicts. Coaches may issue further athletic consequences to student-athletes who let their

team down due to such issues.

the days when grades are officially issued: mid-semester grade reports and end-of-semester report

cards (see School Calendar for dates).

ELIGIBILITY WAIVER

Students who become academically ineligible by failing only one subject (while still having an

overall GPA of 2.0 or higher) may apply to waive their ineligibility. This waiver is only available

once in each student’s entire time at PFPS. In order to receive the waiver, students must:

1. Apply to the Assistant Head of School within three days of grades being officially issued.

2. Explain the circumstances leading to the ineligibility before a committee including the

Assistant Head of School, the Athletic Director, the student’s guidance counselor, and the subject

teacher. (Note: the committee has the right to deny applications for any reason at their discretion.)

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

leadership, service, and character. Students are eligible to apply if they are in grade 10-12 with a

ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies of the entire student body, or of specific classes, will be held at various times.

Students are expected to treat these assemblies with the same attitude as academic classes:

respectful and attentive presence are required, and students may not skip or otherwise be excused

from assemblies without the permission of a teacher.

BUSES

Bus transportation is a privilege provided to our students by their school districts. Vulgarity,

rowdiness, vandalism, smoking/vaping, and fighting are violations for which the student may lose

their bus privileges; should this happen, the student’s parents/guardians are responsible for their

child’s transportation.

Juniors and seniors may miss up to three days of school per academic year to visit colleges to

which they intend to apply. Prior to a college visit, the student must obtain and complete a

College Visit Form from a counselor, have it signed by a parent and the appropriate teachers, and

submit it to the Front Office one full day before the visit.

CELL PHONES

During students’ non-academic time, cell phones may be used as long as they are neither

distracting nor hazardous in the estimation of the faculty or staff member. During academic time,

students must abide by each teacher’s cell phone policy, as explained by the teacher or delineated

in the class syllabus. Teachers may allow or forbid cell phones in their classrooms, and they are

allowed to confiscate phones when they deem their policy has been violated. Violations of a

to the violation or repeated violations. Confiscated phones will be given to the Dean of Students

DINING COMMONS

provided by Sodexo or bring in their own; students may not order food to be delivered to the

DANCES

primarily intended for PFPS students, outside guests are generally welcome, provided they

register ahead of time with a copy of their school ID. Dress code for the dance will be published

with the dance information. All students and guests will be subject to a Breathalyzer test upon

entry. The faculty/staff in charge of the dance have the right to admit, refuse admission, or eject

people from the dance at their discretion. All school policies, and consequences for violations of

the policies are in full effect at school dances.

ELEVATOR

Students who require use of the elevator due to illness or injury may obtain a pass from the school

nurse after making a $10 deposit (which will be fully refunded when the pass is returned). A

student may, when necessary, bring another student in the elevator with them to help carry their

to participate. Students are required to make up any academic work missed due to field trips (see

Missed Work). Because field trips are school-sponsored events, all school policies (including the

Uniform Policy) are in effect throughout.

FOOD AND DRINK

The Dining Commons and lobby areas are designated for eating and drinking; food or drink

visible in any other area of the building is inappropriate and will result in disciplinary action.

Students should keep food/drink to be consumed later in their backpack. The only exception is a

clear bottle containing nothing but water, which is allowed everywhere.

Students/parents may not order food to be delivered to the school building, either during or after

IDENTIFICATION

required to carry their ID card whenever they are on campus and whenever they attend school

●

Requirements apply to all students including individuals from another country attending or

visiting classes or educational programs as part of an academic visitation or exchange

program. Requirements apply to all students, even if over 18 years of age.

● Meningococcal Requirements

The only behaviors appropriate in school lavatories are toileting and those necessary personal

The Learning Commons is primarily an academic area, both during and after school. Therefore,

behavior that is distracting, disrespectful, or otherwise inappropriate may be met with disciplinary

consequences. Students may not rearrange the furniture in the Learning Commons.

LOCKERS

Each student is assigned a locker and issued a lock at the beginning of each academic year;

students are entirely responsible for the state of their locker and its contents. Lockers must be kept

clean, must be locked, with the school-issued lock, at all times, and must stay in good working

order. Students must know their locker number and combination and may be required to open

their lockers at various times. Damaged or lost locks must be replaced, at the student’s expense,

for a charge of $20. The school is not responsible for items missing from student lockers. The

school retains the right to search student lockers at any time.

Students may not bring any medication into school without a prescription and a note from the

prescribing doctor. All medications must be solely in the possession of the school nurse and taken

in the nurse’s office. Exceptions will be granted only by the school nurse where medically

required and will be in writing from the school nurse. Medication possessed by students without

the proper documentation will be considered illegal drugs and may subject the student to

disciplinary actions (see Major violations).

PARKING AND DRIVING REGULATIONS

Parking in the school parking lot is a privilege that is available to licensed students (on a

first-come, first-served basis). Students must provide a copy of their operator’s license, complete

and submit a registration form to the Front Office and pay a non-refundable fee of $100.00.

● Students who change vehicles must update their registration papers with the school on the

● The speed limit in the parking lot is 10mph at all times.

Students parking vehicles do so at their own risk. PFPS is not responsible for any injury or

lot, vandalism or other loss or damage to the vehicle. Students should lock vehicles, as PFPS is

not responsible for the security of vehicles in the parking lot. The parking lot is school property

and all school policies are in effect.

Students need to respect our neighbors and operate their vehicles in a safe and respectful manner

appropriate for the residential neighborhood we are located in.

PASSES

Students must have a teacher-assigned pass to leave their assigned areas at any time during the

school day. Passes are requested and assigned digitally using eHalPass Manager. Students outside

of their assigned place without a pass may be subject to disciplinary consequences.

SCHOOL SAFETY

Fire drills and lockdown drills are conducted in order to prepare the school for emergencies.

Students should familiarize themselves with the fire plan for every classroom they attend.

Students are expected to treat every drill as if it were a real emergency, which requires silent

compliance with all instructions from faculty, staff, or emergency personnel. A student who

undermines our safety, by misusing or tampering with fire equipment, by failing to treat drills

with due respect, or by any other inappropriate behaviors may be subject to disciplinary

consequences.

SENIOR PRIVILEGES

Senior privilege allows seniors to arrive at school before the start of the second period when their

privilege. We respect the parent/guardian’s decision to deny permission or to rescind it at any

exceed the tardy limit. Students are also not eligible for privileges if their name is on the detention

does not adhere to all school policies.

other persons, into the school building without administrative permission, any students doing so

APPENDIX - Legal Terminology

BULLYING

victim that: (i) causes physical or emotional harm to the victim or damage to the victim's

(iii) creates a hostile environment at school for the victim; (iv) infringes on the rights of the victim

at school; or (v) materially and substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly

operation of a school. For the purposes of this section, bullying shall include cyber-bullying.

Acts or incidents of bullying can take numerous forms and the determination of whether a specific

act or acts constitute bullying is within the sole discretion of the administrator. The means of

bullying include, but are not limited to, physical actions such as bodily contact, touching,

gestures, restraint, aggression and abuse; verbal comments and remarks; written and visual

expression regardless of medium; electronic, telephonic and digital communications including

e-mail, blogs, networking sites, instant messages; graphic displays and representations including

internet, digital or web based images; photographic or video recordings, or any other form of

To address bullying, Pope Francis Preparatory School:

● Requires students who know of or witness bullying behaviors to report personally or

anonymously to teachers and school designee/administrators acts of bullying.

● Requires students or their parents or guardians to file written reports of suspected bullying

as soon as possible after the event occurs to aid in the investigation.

● Requires teachers and other school staff who witness acts of bullying or receive reports of

bullying to fill out a Bullying Prevention and Intervention Incident Reporting Form and

promptly notify school designee/administration.

● Requires the designated employee to accept and review all reports of bullying, including

anonymous reports. If after initial inquiry, an anonymous or oral report appears to warrant

further investigation, the school shall promptly continue with an investigation. School

a student who commits a verified act of bullying of the response of the school and