William V Fisher Catholic High School

- Students are obliged to know and observe the rules and guidelines outlined in
the Handbook, as well as any forthcoming during the school year. Failure to do
so renders the violator subject to whatever sanction the school authorities decide
are appropriate. The establishment of sanctions will depend upon the
seriousness of the offense.
- In all cases, Fisher Catholic is concerned not only that discipline be
administered, but more importantly, that the cause of the problem be determined
and corrected. It is a school goal that students will develop self-discipline.
- All employees of Fisher Catholic are entrusted with the responsibility of enforcing
all school rules and policies.
The Diocese of Columbus has a concern with conduct by students at school or away from
school that may bring discredit or harm to the name of the school or the reputation of the
student body. Consequently, conduct at school or away from school that is inappropriate
to Christian moral standards, conduct that is in violation of the law, conduct that is
detrimental to the common good, threatening, harmful, or offensive to other students or
staff or conduct that is of such nature as to jeopardize the good name of the school, may
subject a student to discipline. Discipline for such conduct shall be at the sole discretion of
the school.
In-School Suspension
In-school suspension can be given by the administration to any student in grades 9-12. Students
are to report to the school office by 7:40am the day of their in school suspension. Students will
do class work and have lunch isolated from the other students and under adult supervision in the
office. No later than the next school day the principal or administrator in charge shall notify the
student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) of the suspension, both verbally and in writing, stating the
reason(s) for the suspension. A student placed in In-School Suspension may not attend or
participate in any school sponsored activity or athletic event. Students can make up all missing
work for 100% credit.
Out-of-School Suspension
Out of school suspension can be given by the administration to any student in grades 9-12.
While we realize that this may be a burden to parent(s), the school should not have to incur the
burden or expense of monitoring students as a result of their inappropriate behavior. This
responsibility should be on the parent(s).
While suspended, a student may not come onto school grounds or be in the building without the
express permission of the administration or to attend a conference with the administration. A
student on suspension may not attend or participate in any school sponsored activity or athletic
event. Students may make up missed work for 80% credit.
Serious misconduct is cause for suspension, or suspension and expulsion. Serious misconduct is
that which disrupts the academic atmosphere of the school, endangers fellow students, teachers,
or school officials, damages property, or flagrantly or repeatedly violates regulations or policies
of the Diocese or school. For such conduct the principal or administrator in charge may
immediately suspend the student from school. The student may be sent home during the school
day provided that the student’s parent or guardian has been notified. Expulsion shall not take