• Promise to Protect

    The Safe Environment Program teaches students to protect themselves from
    inappropriate advances and potential abuse. The certified school counselor regularly
    visits all classes to present developmentally appropriate information to teach students
    how to protect themselves from those who might try to harm them. Teachers, staff
    members and parents are also trained to be alert to signs of sexual and other forms of
    abuse.

    Parents may choose to opt out of these classes if they are not comfortable with the
    Safe Environment Program and desire to teach their children about these matters
    themselves. A written note expressing this option must be submitted to the child’s
    homeroom teacher during the first week of school as class visits are scheduled during
    the first quarter of the school year. Additional visits may occur throughout the year.

    Parents and guardians should understand that State Law requires a teacher or
    administrator who has reasonable suspicion that sexual or physical abuse has occurred
    to report this to the Division of Children and Family Services. The teacher or
    administrator who fails to fulfill this responsibility can be charged with sexual or physical
    abuse because the silence contributes to the crime. Victims of sexual abuse should
    contact Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator Dr. James Gagnon at 850/877-2465.

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