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.

 

  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

Parents are officially informed via the e-school platform. A written acknowledgment is then sent home with the student, to be signed by the parents and returned to the school.

  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.