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As students transition back to school, parents naturally wonder how discipline will be handled. At Royalmont Academy, discipline goes beyond punishing mistakes. It focuses on forming the heart, mind, and soul of each student. Through formative discipline, rooted in the Boys Town Model and enriched by our Regnum Christi approach to Integral Formation, students learn not only how to behave but also how to grow as Christian leaders.

Why Routines Matter in Catholic Formation

Children thrive on predictability. Routines—whether during morning arrival, class transitions, the lunchroom, or homework time—help students feel secure and focused. In Catholic education, routines serve a deeper purpose. They create order that allows virtue to flourish. At Royalmont, clear rhythms established early in the school year set the tone for self-control, respect, and responsibility. As a result, students gain skills that prepare them for life.

What Makes Formative Discipline Different

Parents sometimes ask, “Is this just a softer form of discipline?” The answer is no. Formative discipline at Royalmont is both firm and compassionate. It consistently emphasizes growth:

• Respectful | Teachers correct students with dignity, never shame.
• Restorative | Mistakes become opportunities for reconciliation and acts of reparation.
• Formative | Every correction gives students the chance to grow in justice, humility, and perseverance.

Royalmont provides clear, developmentally appropriate consequences that range from verbal correction to timeouts for younger students to more serious consequences such as detentions, suspensions, or expulsions for major infractions and older students. However, before we lean into consequences, we guide each student to understand why their choice matters and how to act differently in the future. In this way, discipline becomes an act of formation, not just control.

The Boys Town Model: Teaching Skills, Not Just Enforcing Rules

Many schools stop at enforcing rules. Royalmont goes further by teaching replacement skills through the Boys Town Model. For example:

• If a child interrupts, teachers show them how to wait respectfully.
• If conflict arises, students learn how to apologize and restore peace.
• If disrespect occurs, they practice rephrasing with courtesy.

Because these steps repeat consistently, students begin to internalize them as habits. Rather than offering endless “second chances,” Royalmont combines accountability with skill-building. Therefore, students carry these habits into high school, college, and adult life.

Rooted in Regnum Christi’s Integral Formation

Our model is uniquely Catholic. Formative discipline integrates seamlessly into Integral Formation®, which develops every dimension of the person. In fact, discipline connects directly to all four pillars:

• Human Formation | Builds character, self-mastery, and resilience.
• Spiritual Formation | Shows students discipline as a path toward holiness, not mere compliance.
• Intellectual Formation | Creates orderly classrooms that allow focus on truth and learning.
• Apostolic Formation | Encourages students to repair mistakes with acts of charity, preparing them to serve others.

This Christ-centered vision truly sets Royalmont apart. Public schools may use restorative practices. However, only Catholic schools like Royalmont form students to see discipline as a way of following Christ. Learn more about Regnum Christi Education.

Safeguarding and Accountability

Some parents worry, “What if my child suffers because of another student’s misbehavior?” At Royalmont, safety always comes first. Our practices follow the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Decree on Child Protection. Every adult undergoes background checks and training. In addition, every incident receives documentation and appropriate action. Students never face these situations without adult guidance. Therefore, parents can trust that their child’s well-being remains protected.

Why Parents Choose Royalmont

Parents often compare us to other schools. The differences stand out:

• Public schools often rely on zero-tolerance rules.
• Other private schools may discipline fairly but lack a framework for virtue.
• Royalmont integrates faith, virtue, and leadership into every correction.

Here, discipline does not stop at control. It calls students higher. Our motto, Semper Altius—“Always Higher”—reminds children that they can achieve greatness when they consistently choose virtue over impulse.

Conclusion: Always Higher

At Royalmont Academy, discipline connects directly to academics and faith. It plays a vital role in forming Christian leaders. By combining the Boys Town Model, formative discipline, and Regnum Christi Integral Formation, we help students rise above mistakes. As a result, they grow in wisdom, virtue, and holiness.

Ready to Learn More?

Explore how Royalmont partners with parents to form the whole child:

• Why Choose a Regnum Christi School?
• Forming Christian Leaders Through Small Class Sizes
• Our Mission of Human Formation
• Learn more about the Boys Town Education Model
• Discover the Regnum Christi Education Framework