It is the policy of the Diocese of Greensburg and the Queen of Angels Catholic School that students enjoy a learning environment free from all forms of discrimination including sexual and all other types of harassment. All forms of harassment in any learning area, school bus, activity area or any other place under the permanent or temporary control of the Queen of Angels Catholic School toward any student is strictly prohibited.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to, the following behaviors:

• Derogatory verbal comments, such as epithets, jokes, slurs or unwanted sexual advances
• Displaying lewd visuals such as posters, photographs, cartoons, drawings or gestures including derogatory and/or sexual oriented materials
• Physical, sexual, ethnic and religious comments or gestures
• Unwanted physical contact or sexual overtures which unreasonably interferes with and individuals' academic performance
• Retaliation for having reported or threatened to report sexual or other forms of harassment
• Internet harassment or bullying or posting of unsafe information

Any student who feels that he or she is or has been a victim of sexual or any type of harassment or bullying is to notify any teacher, administrator, principal, counselor, any parish priest, or to the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. All reports of alleged sexual or any type of harassment will be investigated in as confidential a manner as possible. Upon the completion of such investigation, the parents or guardians of the student will be advised of the findings, recommendations, and conclusions as to the accuracy of the charges alleged. In all cases where the investigation has verified the allegations and a decision has been made to take disciplinary action against the accused, the complaining student and his/her parents/guardians will be advised of such action.

In the event that it is determined that a student has intentionally falsely accused another student or school employee in engaging in sexual or any type of harassment, the student may be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, such as suspension or expulsion.