There are some forms of gross disrespect so grave that they can be classified as intolerant behavior or harassment, even if they only occur once. Such actions are contrary to the mission and philosophy of Saint Francis High School and would include:
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Distributing or posting, on campus or off, in person or by mail, email or posting on the Internet, any written materials, tapes, videos, photographs or other forms of communication demeaning of any group or individual;
2. Sending letters, email, making phone calls, passing notes or communicating racist, insulting, intolerant, or disrespectful messages in any way whatsoever. This would include using the internet or other communication devices to intimidate, bully, harass or embarrass, other students or Saint Francis or Summer at Saint Francis employees;
3. Demeaning others with intent to ridicule, intimidate, humiliate or cause fear through verbal, physical or written contact.This includes use of social media and text messaging.
4. Sexual harassment defined as: any unwanted or unwelcome sexual behavior that makes a person feel uncomfortable or interferes with a person’s school day or school related activity, or occurs through social media. Specific examples of sexual harassment include but are not limited to:
- making unsolicited sexual advances
- using sexually degrading words to describe an individual or their body
- displaying sexually suggestive objects or pictures
- telling inappropriate or sexually related jokes
- making reprisals, threats of reprisals or implied threats following a negative response to sexual advances
5. Disrespect, intolerant behavior, impersonation, or harassment of any Saint Francis employee on or off campus including online behavior or at their residence. Incidents involving this type of behavior may result in immediate dismissal.
6. Threats with intent to harm an individual or the community including, but not limited to phone calls, bomb threats, and verbal or written threats, are grounds for immediate dismissal from Summer at Saint Francis.