William V Fisher Catholic High School

esponse. Integral with these Fisher Catholic policies and practices are also the objectives to
restore wellness and right conduct where these have been abused. An important part of this
may be advice regarding appropriate counseling assistance, either for the victim or the offender
or for each. In some cases staff resource may be available; in other cases outside services may
be suggested or mandated.
In addition to the referrals made by the administration, in keeping with the mission of our
school as a part of the Catholic Church, the school priest-chaplain is also available for
appropriate advice and referral. Such consultation is entirely voluntary and must be requested
by the student(s) involved and/or their parent(s). These consultations shall be distinct from any
disciplinary action and treated confidentially as provided by Diocesan policy. Of course,
disclosures to the priest-chaplain within the Sacrament of Penance are protected by the absolute
seal of the confessional.
By a balance proper justice and merciful treatment of persons involved, the Catholic values
inherent with Fisher Catholic High School can be maintained and enhanced.
BEHAVIOR OFF CAMPUS
Diocese of Columbus Policy 5140.11 and 5140.12:
Consequences of threats to welfare and safety:
If a student is found to be in violation of Policy 5140.11 or 5140.12, any or all of the disciplinary
actions listed below may be imposed by the administrator, depending on the severity of the
offense as well as the previous disciplinary record of the student. Consequences may include:
1. Detention
2. Counseling/family counseling
1. Approved school/community service
1. In-school suspension
2. Referral to Juvenile Court and/or other appropriate law enforcement agency
3. Suspension from school
4. Expulsion from school following suspension; and
5. Diversion programs
HARASSMENT POLICY
Harassment can take many forms. Harassment can occur at any school activity, and/or can take
place in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, or even at programs sponsored by the school at other
locations. It does not include compliments of a socially acceptable nature. Harassment is verbal
or physical conduct that embarrasses, denigrates, or shows hostility toward a person because of
his/her race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age or disability or other protected
characteristics.
It is the policy of the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Columbus to maintain a working and
academic environment, in all programs and activities, free of all forms of harassment and
intimidation. No student, teacher, other staff member or volunteer – male or female – should be
subject to harassment in any form, and specifically not to unsolicited and/or unwelcome sexual
overtures or conduct, either verbal or physical.