The Sopranos (TV Series)

The Telltale Moozadell (2001)

Daniel Oreskes: Principal Cincotta

Quotes 

• Principal Cincotta : Verbum Dei has a strict zero tolerance policy in cases of vandalism. It's a policy that demands the immediate expulsion of the offending student

  Tony Soprano : [to the principal then to AJ]  I told him, you see?

  Principal Cincotta : Having said that in this case after much deliberation and assessment, we have decided on a "suspended sentence." This consideration has only been arrived at upon Anthony's academic performance and his involvement in extracurricular sport

  Carmela Soprano : His academic performance?

  Principal Cincotta : His brought his GPA up to a C...

  Tony Soprano : So, what is the punishment?

  Principal Cincotta : We suggest and hope that Anthony's punishment be meaded out parentally

  Carmela Soprano : So, it's not exactly "zero tolerance?"

  Father Nicolai : Each child is special: that's the guiding principal of this school too

  Tony Soprano : What about detention?

  Principal Cincotta : A lawsuit a few years back forced us to eliminate our detention program

  Tony Soprano : Well, his off the football team right?

  Father Nicolai : No

  Principal Cincotta : Studies done at Harvard and elsewhere have shown that boys have greater success in avoiding the pitfalls of adolescent when committed to and involved in sport

  Tony Soprano : [to AJ]  You better wipe that smile off your face

  Tony Soprano : Look, I told him his going to be off the team. Now aren't you kind of...

  Carmela Soprano : [Interrupts him]  undermining...

  Father Nicolai : [Interrupts her]  It's not only skill that Anthony has shown on the field, it's also leadership qualities as well. We feel that it'll be against his best interests and the team's to sever his relationship with the squad

  Tony Soprano : Well, if you think that's best

  Principal Cincotta : However, and I can't this strong enough, if there is one more infraction of our code, the sentence will be immediately go into effect and Anthony will be expelled

  Principal Cincotta : [Leans forward]  do you understand this Anthony?

  A.J. Soprano : Yes