CJC Discipline Process
Find out what counts as a minor or serious offence at CJC, and what disciplinary action may follow.
CJC Discipline Process
Offences and Disciplinary Procedures
(a) Minor offences
The following are considered minor in nature. However, each offence will be investigated more thoroughly before a serious punishment is decided. Minor offences may include:
Improper attire & grooming
Late for college/class
Littering
Not doing assignments
Using vulgar language
(These offences are recorded on the third and subsequent occurrences of the same offence i.e. fourth, fifth, sixth and so on).
(b) Serious offences
The following are considered serious in nature. These offences may lead to either detention or suspension. A serious offence may include:
Attendance
Failure to register his/her presence when late
Leaving school grounds without permission
Skipping Classes CJC
Truancy
Misconduct
Cheating in assessments/tests/exams
Forgery
Open defiance and/or rudeness
Bullying including Cyber Bullying
Disruptive behaviour
Abuse of technology
Theft/Damage of Property
Arson
Theft
Vandalism
Other Serious Offences
Assault
Fighting
Gambling
Gangsterism
Pornography
Possession of weapons
Smoking
Substance Abuse
Other Offences
Other serious offences that do not fall in above categories
(c) Infringements and consequences:
Warning, detention, suspension (in house or out of college), depending on circumstances, are appropriate responses to any of the above infringements.
(d) Disciplinary Procedures
The Disciplinary Board may impose the following penalty(s) on a student who flouts regulations or seriously infringes e.g. College rules and expectations:
Disqualification from subject/activity.
In-House suspension (from lessons)
Suspension from college
Withdrawal from college.
Message and Mail
Parents can leave urgent messages for students by phoning the Administration Office at 62524083. To contact tutors, phone the Administration Office and leave a message for the particular staff member to whom you wish to speak.
The Administration Office functions from 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 pm., Monday to Friday.
As a student of the college, it is your responsibility to inform your Home Tutor of your current address, contact person and telephone number.
The college does not entertain any anonymous letters to staff or college administration.
Visitors, Emergencies, Cars and Motorcycles
All visitors to the college are required to report to the Administration Office in the first instance.
In case of an emergency, the college reserves the right to call for an ambulance or send the student to hospital for medical treatment. The college will ensure that the student’s family is informed as soon as possible.
All students are covered by medical insurance during the course of their study in Catholic Junior College. It is mandatory for all students to have this cover.
No student may drive or ride a motorcycle to college without the written approval of the Principal