school life charter
The Preventive Principle of Don Bosco
The educational system of Don Bosco is based on prevention and is founded on three pillars:
Reason → explaining clearly to students what is expected of them and guiding them with logic and consistency.
Religion / Moral Values → instilling a sense of responsibility, respect, and solidarity.
Love / Kindness → supporting students with patience, guidance, and personal attention.
The objective is to prevent misconduct rather than punish in a purely repressive manner.
Alignment of the DBT School Life Charter with the Preventive Principle
Explicit commitment: the charter clearly defines what students are expected to respect, thus acting as a preventive tool through clarity.
Progressive sanctions: verbal and written warnings precede any serious sanction, in line with the preventive approach.
Educational support: each level of sanction is associated with reflective work, psychosocial follow-up, or pedagogical remediation, corresponding to guidance through love and reason.
Parental involvement: dialogue with families reinforces prevention, responsibility, and cooperation..
Focus on kindness and safety: respect, protection of others, and a safe school climate are essential preventive elements.
General Principle
Any sanction has an educational purpose. It aims to:
promote student accountability,
restore the educational framework,
protect the school community,
prevent recurrence.
Sanctions are progressive, except in cases of serious misconduct, where immediate action may be taken.
Classification of Disciplinary Infractions and Sanctions
LEVEL 1 – MINOR MISCONDUCT
(Reminder – Verbal Warning)
Concerned infractions:
- Frequent lateness
- Repeated talking
- Changing seats without permission
- Lack of school materials
- Untidy or poorly organized work
- Occasional homework not done
- Minor agitation in class or during breaks
- Knocking on desks
- Littering
- Failure to consult the school agenda
Sanctions:
- Verbal warning, acknowledged by the student
- Clear reminder of the related commitment
- Entry in the educational follow-up record
LEVEL 2 – REPEATED OR DISRUPTIVE MISCONDUCT
(Written Warning + Educational Measure)
Concerned infractions:
- Persistence of Level 1 infractions
- Interrupting lessons or classmates
- Clowning around and disrupting the class
- Minor verbal insolence
- Failure to comply with pedagogical instructions
- Possession and/or inappropriate use of a mobile phone during school hours
- Non-compliant attire
- Jewelry or extravagant appearance (refer to the protocol)
- Leaving the classroom without authorization
- Handling equipment without permission
Possible sanctions (one or more):
- Written warning signed by the student
- Reflective or educational assignment
- Afternoon detention
- Temporary exclusion from an activity or outing
LEVEL 3 – SERIOUS MISCONDUCT
(Parental Meeting + Temporary Exclusion)
Concerned infractions:
- Serious or repeated insolence
- Cheating during assessments
- Deliberate damage to school property
- Violent pushing
- Verbal threats
- Bullying / harassment
- Repeated use of offensive language
- Chronic disruptive behavior
- Excessive absences or lateness (refer to the protocol)
- Failure to comply with previous sanctions
Sanctions:
- Parental meeting
- Written commitment from the student
- Temporary exclusion:
- 1 day, or
- 2 days
Mandatory pedagogical and/or psychosocial follow-up
LEVEL 4 – VERY SERIOUS MISCONDUCT
(Major Disciplinary Procedure)
Concerned infractions:
- Physical or verbal violence against a student or an adult
- Intentional theft (money, objects, equipment)
- Introduction or sale of prohibited items
- Dangerous or sharp objects
- Smoking within the school premises
- Leaving campus without authorization
- Serious or repeated harassment
- Endangering oneself or others
- Reoffending after Level 3 sanctions
Sanctions:
- Immediate parental meeting
- Disciplinary exclusion:
- up to one week, or
- permanent exclusion, depending on severity
The decision is taken by the School Management after educational consultation.
TRANSVERSAL SUPPORT MEASURES
Depending on the situation, the following may be implemented:
Psychosocial follow-up (Cœur+)
Pedagogical remediation plan
Written educational commitment
Educational community service
Behavior contract
FINAL COMMITMENT
I, student enrolled in Don Bosco technique, acknowledge that respecting this charter contributes to my personal development, academic success, and the well-being of the entire educational community of Don Bosco Technique.
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