ST. AGNES' ACADEMY
4500 Rizal Street, Legazpi City, Philippines (052) 480-1682
Philosophy
4500 Rizal Street, Legazpi City, Philippines (052) 480-1682
Discipline as a Benedictine Value
St. Benedict in his Holy Rule says: “Therefore we intend to establish a school for the Lord’s service. In drawing up its regulations, we hope to set down nothing harsh or burdensome. The good of all concerned, however may prompt us to a little strictness in order to amend faults and to safeguard love (Prologue w 45- 47, Rule of St. Benedict)
Discipline is a primary Benedictine value. Hence, every Agnesian is expected to exercise self-discipline in his/her academic pursuits as well as in his or her social dealings. Students are held responsible for knowing and complying with the rules of proper conduct as stated in the Student Handbook.
Discipline is a form of guidance. The purpose of discipline is to help in the formation and personality development of the student. Firm, fair and just discipline is the foundation of an effective and efficient institution. The school’s philosophy and objectives can be achieved only when the students manifest obedience to the rules of orderly conduct, exercise self-control, show consideration for the rights of others and accept the consequences of their acts
Discipline as a School’s Responsibility
The school’s authority to discipline members of its student body rests on the authority given to school administrators by the Department of Education as contained in the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools. Portions of these regulations are the following:
Section 78: Authority to promulgate Disciplinary Rules
Section 77: Categories of Administrative Penalties.
The three categories of discipline, administrative sanctions for serious offenses or violations of school rules and regulations which may be applied upon an erring student are:
Suspension, Exclusion and Expulsion.
Section 75: Imposition of Disciplinary Action