2008-2009 KCHS HANDBOOK
DISCLAIMER
This Parent/Student Handbook is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contractual agreement between Kearney Catholic Schools and any student or parent of any student.
The information contained in the Handbook provides a general description of rules and regulations. The School reserves the right to add to, modify or abolish any of the Handbook provisions without notice.
Non-enforcement of any of the rules or regulations does not serve as a waiver of rule(s) future enforcement.
This Handbook does not create any restriction upon the School's right to institute any course of disciplinary action which, in the School's sole discretion, it believes is necessary and consistent with its Catholic educational mission.
I. KCHS MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of KCHS is to create a Catholic community that provides quality educational programs and equal opportunities for all students by combining the efforts and guidance of parents, Church and teachers to foster Catholic values and to cultivate the skills necessary for students to develop academically and spiritually; thereby preparing them to be of service to the Church, to the community, and to society.
II. INTRODUCTION
A. Statement of Philosophy
"Education is one of the most important ways by which the Church fulfills its commitment to the dignity of the person and the building of community. Community is central to educational ministry both as a necessary condition and an ardently desired goal. The educational efforts of the Church must, therefore, be directed to forming persons in the community; for the education of the individual Christian is important not only to his solitary destiny, but also the destinies of the many communities in which he lives."
Catholic High School of Kearney exists to offer students an excellent education in a Christ-centered environment, thus forming men and women with healthy self-concepts, faith in God, and a willingness to serve their community.
Catholic High School of Kearney supplements the work of the Christian home by providing experiences which develop understanding, values, attitudes, and habits leading to Christian living. We endeavor to build personal relationships of mutual respect, care, and concern among students, faculty, parents, and administration to foster a Christian climate.
Although the curriculum is designed to prepare students for education beyond the secondary level, the curriculum is flexible in meeting the needs of each student. The faculty, while challenging all students to achieve to their full potential, recognizes the uniqueness of each individual and the wide variety of abilities among those taught.
Catholic High School of Kearney emphasizes liturgical worship, prayer, and a strong formational religion program. Christian morality and values are incorporated in all phases of the school environment. The faculty displays ethical leadership and Christian witness as an example to our young people. In this Christian community, students and faculty are encouraged to commit themselves to service to family, school, church and community.
The future of the Catholic Church rests in the hands of today's youth. By providing education and assisting in the faith formation of the individual student, Catholic High School of Kearney affirms our Christian faith and Catholic traditions while sharing the values of our Church community.
Admittance to Kearney Catholic High School
Admission to Catholic High School of Kearney is initiated by registering with the administrator. The following provisions will be considered:
1. Eligibility for admission is based primarily on membership in St. James or Prince of Peace parishes. Students from these parishes pay ordinary tuition rates.
2. Non-Catholic families, or Catholic families who are not members of the two parishes, may make application for admission to the administration.
3. No student will be refused because of race or sex. Any family unable to pay tuition may apply for tuition assistance.
4. Admission to any specific grade is based on the academic performance and grade placement of the student at the time of transfer.
5. A student who has been expelled from another school will not be considered for admission until one semester has passed. If admitted, he/she will be on scholastic/disciplinary probation.
6. The number of students in each class will be limited according to board policy, with admittance being granted following established guidelines.
7. Student Domicile: All students at Kearney Catholic must be under the direct supervision (living with) a parent or legal guardian. Kearney Catholic will not admit nor retain a student who is not directly living under the authority of a parent or legal guardian. The legal guardian must meet the approval of both the parents and school officials.
8. Transfer Students: Students who transfer to Kearney Catholic are on probation for the first year. The actions and grades of all students are continually reviewed at Kearney Catholic, but transfer students are monitored more closely. If it becomes apparent that Kearney Catholic is not the best placement for a student we will contact the parent or guardian within that time frame to let them seek another placement.
III. ACADEMIC POLICIES
A. Class Standing
For class standing in the high school, a student must have accumulated the following hours:
Sophomore 50 hours
Junior 110 hours
Senior 160 hours.
B. Course Load
Students in grades nine through eleven must take seven subjects. Seniors must take six subjects (five if they are taking a college course).
C. Dropping and Adding Courses
A student will be permitted to drop or add a class during the first 2 weeks of each semester. Written permission must be received from the teachers involved, administration, and parents before any change can be executed.
D. Graduation Requirements
Twenty-two units (220 hours) are required for graduation from Catholic High School of Kearney. Of this total, 20 units (200 hours) must be in the core curriculum units as determined by the state.
Salutatorian and Valedictorian are determined by using honor points. (See Appendix B)
The following credits are required for graduation:
40 hours – Religion
40 hours – English
30 hours – Math
20 hours – Laboratory Science
30 hours – Social Studies
It is highly recommended that students take two years of a foreign language.
See Appendix A for University requirements that became effective Fall 1997.
Religion requirements may be reduced for students who have not attended a Catholic High School for all four years of high school.
There will be no early graduation from KCHS.
E. Junior High Promotion Requirements
In order to be promoted from 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, students must pass four of the five core classes for the entire year or retention will be considered after consultation with parents, administration, and counselor. Core classes for these grades are English, Math, Science, History or Geography, and Theology.
F. Cheating
All students are expected to conduct themselves honestly and with integrity in all of their work. All forms of cheating and plagiarism are prohibited. Behavior that is unacceptable includes, but is not limited to:
- Copying another student’s homework.
- The use of non-authorized electronic devices.
- Working with others, when the project or work is meant to be done individually.
- Looking at/copying another student’s test, quiz, project or assignment.
- Allowing another student to copy your test, quiz, project or assignment.
- Mentally, physically or electronically taking any or all of the answers or questions to a test/quiz to benefit oneself or others.
- Copying information from a source without proper authorization.
Violators of this policy will be disciplined based on the standards established by each individual teacher.
G. Grading System
The standard grading system at Catholic High of Kearney is as follows:
A 90-100 C 70-76
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69
B 80-86 D 60-66
C+ 77-79 F Below 60
Inc - An incomplete grade may be given if a student has been ill. For any excused absence the student will have 2 times the number of days absent to make-up the assignments or tests that were missed. Non-school days are not part of the day count.
H. Student Progress Reports
Progress reports may be checked by parents at any time on Power School. Down slips will only be sent to parents if they do not have access to Power School, and call to request that they be mailed. Grades will be checked by the office to determine eligibility at down slip time.
Note: Teachers may send out progress reports any time there is concern about the student's academic progress.
I. Academic Eligibility
Senior High
1. If a student fails one or more classes during a quarter, that student will then be academically ineligible.
The student's grades will be reviewed 4 weeks (20 school days) following the end of the quarter. If at the time of review, the student is passing all classes, he/she will then be eligible for the remainder of the quarter. If the student is not passing all classes, the ineligibility will continue until the end of the quarter.
2. At the end of the first and third quarters, the quarter grades will be looked at to determine eligibility for the ensuing quarter. At the end of the second and fourth quarters, the semester grade will determine eligibility.
3. The student's second semester grades will determine first quarter eligibility for the next school year.
Junior High
Same as 1. and 2. of Senior High. Eligibility for Junior High does not take effect until the second semester of the 7th and 8th grade years.
J. Advanced Courses
Entrance into advanced courses is at the discretion of the instructor and the administration.
K. Student Records
The school maintains a complete student file, including academic records, testing records, personal data and health record. These records are for the purpose of better serving the educational needs of the student and parents.
In accordance with government law, the student file is open to any parent who thinks there is reason to see his/her student’s record. Any parent who wishes to review their student’s records may do so by contacting the counselor and making an appointment to do so. Students over the age of 18 years also have the right to view their own record, following the same process.
No student record will be shown without the counselor or principal present to explain the meaning of test records, grades and other information. The parent or the student has the right to contest any information in the folder by requesting a review of the material with the administration. Student records will not be released to anyone outside the school without the written permission of the parents or the student if over 18. It is understood that the records are for the use of staff members at any time for proper educational purposes.
The records of the student will ordinarily be promptly transferred if requested. However, the school will not send school records to an institution of higher learning until the tuition responsibility agreed to by the parents has been paid.
Reporting of ACT/SAT Scores to KCHS
Most colleges and other post-secondary institutions of higher learning require that ACT/SAT scores be sent directly to them from the testing organization. However, there are numerous occasions where KCHS is requested to submit this information for scholarships, certain awards, etc. Students must request that an official copy of their scores be sent to Kearney Catholic. If this is not done, we will not be able to submit this information on behalf of the student. In such cases, requests for ACT/SAT scores will be answered with “official report not on file for this student.”
Foreign Exchange Student Graduation
Foreign exchange students who attend Kearney Catholic High School will not be eligible for a graduation diploma. However, they will be given the opportunity to go through the graduation ceremony where they will receive a certificate of participation. However, each case will be looked at individually.
IV. ATTENDANCE
A. General
Students are expected to attend school regularly and to be on time for classes and other scheduled activities.
Any time a student is absent from school, it is the responsibility of the parent to call the school office to verify the student’s absence. Otherwise, the absence will be counted as unexcused. The school office will call to check on the student’s absence if a parent has not called the school. Parents should call by 9:00 a.m. When the student returns to school, he/she must present the office with a note signed by the parent explaining the absence. The signed note is required even if the parent has verbally communicated with the school. If the signed note is not received within one week of the absence, the student will be required to make up the time missed, in detention.
A limit of ten days absence in a semester class has been established. These days should be thought of as a bank of days to be used for illness, family emergencies, holidays, family trips, and doctor’s appointments.
If a student accumulates five or more absences in any semester class during the first quarter of that semester, a letter of notification will be sent to the parents/guardians. Otherwise, when a student has accumulated eight absences in a semester class, a letter of notification will be sent to the parents/guardians.
D. Reduction of Credit Due to Excessive Absences
Students who accumulate more than ten absences in a semester class will receive a reduction in credit. The following guidelines will be utilized for credit reductions in semester courses:
11 absences – credit is reduced one credit hour
12 absences – credit is reduced two credit hours
13 absences – credit is reduced three credit hours
14 absences – credit is reduced four credit hours
15 absences – no credit will be given.
E. Exclusions from the Excessive Absence Count
In some situations it may be possible for the student to make up in full the excessive absences in order to prevent the loss of credit. Each request for this option will be reviewed by the administration. Regardless, students who exceed ten absences in a semester will be required to bring a doctor’s excuse for each absence over ten. Exceptions to this rule may be made in the case of a student being hospitalized.
Absences that are accompanied by a doctor’s excuse will not be included in the excessive absence count.
F. Excused Absences
A student who is absent with an excused absence is responsible for making up missed work. It is the responsibility of the student to approach each instructor for make up work. For each day that is missed, the student will have two days to make up the work that has been missed. A student returning after an absence must obtain an admit slip from the office. If the student does not present a valid excuse for the absence, it will be considered an unexcused absence.
Students are asked to make dental and medical appointments outside of school time. Should this not be possible, the student must bring a note from a parent giving the date and time of the appointment. When the student presents the note he/she will be issued a permit to leave the building pass. The student must then sign out at the front office before leaving and sign in upon returning.
Students who are absent any portion of the day will not be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular practices or performances on that day. Possible exceptions to this would be funerals or medical appointments.
G. Unexcused Absences
In accordance with Nebraska School Law Section 79-201, the administration of the school shall determine
if absences are excused or unexcused. Students will be considered absent and unexcused if they are
absent without the consent of a parent/guardian, or if they are absent for a reason considered
unacceptable by the administration.
There are two levels of unexcused absences:
Level One: Absent with parental knowledge and permission but not excused by the administration.
Level Two: Absent without parental or administrative permission.
Reasons considered unacceptable by the school administration include: (a) oversleeping, (b) working,
(c) shopping, (d) haircuts, (e) habitual car trouble, (f) errands, (g) finishing homework, etc.
Reasons considered acceptable by the school administration include: (a) illness, (b) funeral of family member or close friend, (c) summons to court appearance, (d) prearranged family vacation, (e) doctor or dentist appointment.
H. Consequences for Unexcused Absences
Students who are absent from school with consent of their parents, but who are not excused by the school administration (Level One) will be required to make up the time missed in after-school detention. These absences will count in the excessive absence count. The administration retains the right to reclassify Level One absences to Level Two if excessive use is made of Level One absences.
Consequences for students with unexcused absences (Level Two) are as follows:
First Occurrence – Parent notification and the student will make up the time missed, with the minimum being one detention.
Second Occurrence - Parent notification and the student will make up double the time missed with the minimum being two detentions.
Third Occurrence - Parent notification and the student will be assigned one day of in-school suspension.
Succeeding Occurrence - Student and parent must appear before the Board of Education to determine if the student will continue his/her education at Kearney Catholic.
All unexcused absences shall result in a "0" grade for each class missed, and there will be no make up privileges for missed work.
Removal of a student from a class or study hall for repeated disruptions or disrespect will be classified as an unexcused absence.
I. Attendance Requirements for Participation in Extracurricular and School Sponsored Activities
In order to participate in any extracurricular or school sponsored activities (ie. practices, athletics, dances, concerts, etc.) students must be in attendance for the entire day that the activity takes place. Exceptions may be made for doctor/dentist appointments, funerals, and other unavoidable conflicts. Each case will be looked at individually by the administration. Illness will not be considered as a reason for exemption to this policy.
J. Tardy Policy
1. School tardies (morning tardies) - Each student will be allowed four tardies per quarter before disciplinary action is taken. On the fifth through seventh tardies, the student will be assigned one detention for each tardy. Parents will be notified after the sixth tardy. If there are more than seven tardies, the student will be required to serve a one- hour detention. If a student receives more than nine tardies, a conference will be scheduled with the parent(s), student, and administration in order to determine what course of action to take in order to prevent future tardies.
Further tardies could result in in-school suspension, morning detention, or suspension from an extracurricular activity (ie. Student will not be allowed to participate in one athletic contest.)
If students are more than 15 minutes late, they will be required to make up the time missed from class plus detention time, if applicable.
2. Habitual tardiness - students who accumulate over 12 tardies in a semester will not receive the four tardies allotted the following quarter before they are required to serve detention time. Those students who have accumulated over 12 tardies in a semester will have to serve detention time for any tardies they receive the following semester. In addition, students who accumulate over 12 tardies may be required to sit out one extracurricular activity for each tardy over 12.
3. Class tardies - Unexcused class tardies will be handled by the teacher.
4. Repeated tardies to a particular class will count as class absences, which may result in a loss of
credit.
K. Absences for School-Sponsored Events
Students who are going to be absent from school in order to participate in a school sponsored event or activity (speech, student council activities, band, etc.) are responsible for getting their assignments from their teachers.
Students who are not participating in a school-sponsored activity are not excused from school to attend school-sponsored events such as sports, speech tournaments, etc. Exceptions may be made for state and district competitions, if the student is attending the competition with his/her parent, or in other special circumstances. Such absences must be pre-approved by the administration.
L. College Visitation (Seniors Only)
Seniors will be allotted two days to be used to visit college campuses. These two absences will be counted as “school business” absences providing the following conditions are met:
1) The visit is legitimate
2) The absence is pre-approved
3) The student completes and hands in a pink make up sheet before the visitation
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Failure to meet any of the above conditions will result in the absence being counted toward the general absence count.
M. Checking In or Out of School
Students who arrive after the start of the first period must check in at the office and will receive a class admit slip. This slip is to be presented to the teacher, thereby allowing admittance to the class.
If a student becomes ill or for some other reason needs to leave school, he/she must check with the office personnel. The student needs to contact the parent and allow the office personnel to verbally communicate with the parent or guardian. With permission to leave the student may then sign out and leave. If no office personnel is in the office, the student must wait for someone to arrive so that the above procedure may be followed.
A student leaving school for a prearranged reason must have an excuse from a parent. The office will issue a permit to leave building pass to present to the teacher at the time of leaving.
Students who need physical therapy treatments may do so only during study halls. Prior to leaving, the student must communicate with office personnel, sign out and pick up a physical therapy pass. Upon their return, he/she must present the signed pass to the office.
Students leaving and returning to school must sign in and out in the office, regardless of whether or not the absence is prearranged. Students must also receive permission from office personnel prior to leaving. Failure to do so will result in detention time.
N. Closed Campus
Kearney Catholic High School has a closed campus. Seniors will be allowed open campus if their schoolwork and behavior is satisfactory and they have parental permission. If a parent prefers that his/her senior not have open campus, they will need to notify the school in writing of their expectations. Students in grades 6-11 are to eat at the school. Students who live within walking distance of the school may walk home for lunch if they have written permission from a parent. Students in grades 6-11 may not go to any house other than their own for lunch. Repeated tardies in coming back from lunch may result in the loss of this privilege. Underclassmen MAY NOT drive cars at lunch. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO GO TO THEIR CARS AT LUNCH. SENIORS OR UNDERCLASSMEN WHO ARE RETURNING TO SCHOOL AT LUNCH TIME ARE NOT TO BRING LUNCH TO OTHER STUDENTS.
State regulations do not allow food to be brought in that competes with the lunch program, i.e. a parent may bring in food for their own child, but should not bring in food for anyone else.
Pop may not be purchased until 1 hour after all lunches have been served. This is a State regulation. A student may bring pop with a sack lunch.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
V. STUDENT GOVERNMENT
A. Student Council
The official student government of Kearney Catholic High School is the Student Council. Members of the Student Council are elected by the student body. The Student Council functions in accord with its constitution.
Any group of students within the school wishing to sponsor a social, athletic, musical, dramatic, or academic activity must confer with the class or club sponsor. Having received the written permission of the sponsor, the Student Council representative will submit the date and nature of the activity to the Student Council and administration. Following approval by the Student Council nd administration, the activity will be placed on the activities calendar.
1. Activities Approval Procedure
The following procedures must be followed when approving school activities such as dances, fundraising activities, community volunteer work, etc.:
a. Dances
All dance proposals must be submitted to the administration a minimum of two weeks before the date the dance is to be held. At that time, the student council president should present the administration with a proposal that includes the date, starting and ending times, and rationale for having the dance.
When the dance has been approved by the administration, eight sponsors must be found (couples count as 2). These sponsors need to sign a Dance Sponsorship Form. Those forms must be given to the administration the Monday before the proposed dance date. Failure to turn in forms from all eight sponsors by the Monday before the dance will result in a cancellation of the dance.
*Note: additional sponsors may be required for the Homecoming dance.
APPROPRIATE MUSIC AND DANCE
School dances are for the enjoyment of the students and are part of the total school curriculum. Dances, therefore, need to reflect and support the Mission Statement of KCHS (page 2). Inappropriate music and dance is not acceptable. Students dancing in an unacceptable manner will be asked to leave the dance. In order for dances to be an ongoing part of the curriculum the students’ choice of dance must not detract from the mission of the school.
b. Community Volunteer/Charitable Work & Fundraising Activities
Any community volunteer work, charitable work or fundraising activities that the student council wishes to do must be approved by the administration.
If the volunteer work, charitable work, or fundraising activity requires students to miss class time, the following procedure should be followed:
The student council president should inform the administration of the proposed activity a minimum of 1 week before it is to take place. After the work has been approved, the student council president should provide to the administration (in writing) the names of individuals involved and the dates and times that they will be missing.
If time off from school is approved by the administration, each individual student who is going to miss school time must have a pink sheet signed by each teacher whose class will be missed. They must then turn the signed sheet into the office before they will be allowed to participate in the activity.
VI. STUDENT APPEARANCE
A. Clothes must be neat and clean and suitable for casual wear (not recreational). Boys’ hair must be no longer than the top of the collar in length and facial hair is not permitted. All students are expected to be clean and well-groomed at all times. Personal pride and dignity, as well as the pride and dignity of the school demand this.
B. Uniform Dress Code
BOTTOMS: Pants, (pleated or plain), shorts (cuffed or plain), skorts, KNEE LENGTH skirts and/or straight style jumper.
*Note: *Denim and corduroy are not acceptable.
*Cargo pants (pants with loops and protruding pockets
down the leg) are not acceptable.
* Patched pants, real or manufactured are not acceptable.
*Pants that have extra wide legs or that are
excessively baggy are not acceptable.
*Pants with drawstrings at the waist are not acceptable.
*Skorts and shorts must be at least FINGERTIP
LENGTH.
TOPS: Solid colored cotton polo shirts (short or long sleeve) with
2 or 3 buttons on the placket.
Solid colored sweatshirts.
Solid colored vests (button down only).
Solid colored cardigan sweaters
Solid colored pullover sweaters
Solid white Oxford button-down shirts with a collar and tails.
Kearney Catholic Sweatshirts that are White, Navy, or Forest Green and have been sold by school organizations.
Colors: White, Navy, or Forest Green
*Note: *Collared shirts must be worn at all times.
*Shirts must be buttoned to top two buttons.
*White, Navy, or Forest Green turtlenecks may be
worn under polos or sweatshirts, however, they are
not to be worn alone.
*T-shirts that have lettering on them should not be worn
as undershirts if the lettering can be seen through the
uniform shirt. T-shirts need to be gray, white, navy blue,
black or forest green. They should not be so large that
the sleeves stick out from under the short sleeved polos.
*Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
SHOES:
Dress shoes
Sandals (no flip flops or flip flop styles regardless of materials).
Athletic shoes with no standout logos
Colors: Black, brown, khaki or tan.
*Note: *Shoes should be solid colored with no white (soles included).
*Shoes should be in good repair.
Colors: Black or Brown
*Note: *Belts should not be so long that they hang down.
*Buckles should be no more than ½” wider than the belt.
Socks do not have to be worn with sandals during the 1st and 4th quarters, but must be worn with sandals during the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
Labels:
All labels should be removed from clothing. Please be sure that labels are removable before buying clothing. Labels will be removed from clothing at school if necessary.
STUDENTS WHO ARE ONLY AT SCHOOL FOR PART OF THE SCHOOL DAY DUE TO ATTENDING A SCHOOL EVENT:
If students will be leaving for an event, that they need to dress for, and will be at school for less than two periods, they may come to school dressed for the event. If students are returning to school from an event and will be back to school for more than two periods, they need to change back into their uniform.
Mass Day dress code will normally be the same as stated above. On the occasion of a Mass Day not being a uniform day, students will wear dresses, skirts, dress shirts/blouses (including oxfords and polos), slacks/pants or shorts. No t-shirts, sweatshirts (unless worn over a collared shirt), jeans, jean shorts (regular or colored) may be worn on Mass Day.
Clothes need to be neat and clean and suitable for casual wear (not recreational). Clothing should not have patches, real or manufactured. No tops, shirts, jeans, shorts or pants with holes, tears, slashes, fringes or cuts in them. No tank tops, no low-cut tops, no mid-riff tops (skin should not show when arms are raised), no wind pants flannel pants, or gym pants. No boxers, biker shorts, or athletic shorts, no flip-flop sandals or flip flop styles regardless of materials. Shoes need to have a leather upper, back straps are optional. The sock policy is the same as for the regular school days. Shorts must be at least fingertip length.
Any clothing which alludes to, advertises, or promotes alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, or which carries any derogatory or undesirable connotation, profanity, or sexual innuendo is prohibited. Clothing to which sayings and/or symbols have been added in pen, markers, etc., will not be permitted.
E. Penalties
Policies will be announced the first day of school.
VII. STUDENT CONDUCT
A. Vandalism
Kearney Catholic High School is owned and maintained by the parishioners of St. James and Prince of Peace parishes. Thus, each student has a responsibility to respect this parish property. Any person damaging or destroying any school property will be responsible for:
Payment in full for damage done and three days on in-school suspension, and a conference with parents.
*Note – If damage is serious or repeated, the student is liable for payment in full and appearance with parents before the school board to determine if the student will continue education at Kearney Catholic.
Accidental Breakage – Student is responsible for full monetary restitution.
B. Theft
The property of the school and of individuals within the school are to be respected. Basic Christian decency demands this. The consequences for vandalism also apply to theft, whether from the school or an individual student. The taking of notebooks or other schoolwork from students is theft and is never to be condoned. Any student identified as taking another student’s work will receive a “O” for that assignment, and must apologize.
C. Possession of, Use, Under the Influence of Alcohol/Illegal Drugs on School Property or at School Functions and Activities (Home or Away)
The possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol and/or other illegal drugs on school property or at school functions or activities is strictly forbidden. The student will not be allowed to attend school until there has been a parent, student, administrator meeting.
Students who exhibit signs of being under the influence of alcohol will be subjected to an alcohol breath-alizer test. Failure to submit to the test will be construed as an admission of guilt and all penalties will apply. Should a student appear to be under the influence of a drug other than alcohol, the police will be summoned.
If this rule is violated, the following action will be taken:
1. First offense:
a. Three-day in-school suspension.
b. Conference with parents, student, administrator and school board.
c. Enroll in and complete an approved drug/alcohol awareness program, at student’s expense.
2. Second offense:
a. Expulsion from KCHS for the remainder of the semester.
b. Loss of all academic credit for that semester.
b. If readmittance the following semester is desired, a meeting with the school board will be scheduled to respond to this request.
D. Use of Tobacco Products in any Form on School Property, at School Functions or Activities
Use or possession of tobacco products on school property or at any school functions by students is forbidden at all times. Students apprehended smoking or chewing or in possession of tobacco in any form will be subject to the following:
1. First offense:
a. Confiscation of tobacco.
b. Donation of $10.00 to the American Cancer Society.
c. Notification of parents.
2. Second offense:
a. Conference with parents.
b. Donation of $10.00 to the American Cancer Society.
3. Further offenses:
a. Student will be assessed a two-day in-school suspension.
c. Probation for one month.
THIS APPLIES TO ALL KEARNEY CATHOLIC STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF AGE.
E. Student Relationships
Kearney Catholic does not wish to inhibit the growth of healthy boy-girl relationships. This is an important part of maturation. Though we discourage steady dating in high school, we feel this is primarily a parental decision. The school makes the following requests for the benefit of all students:
1. Steady dating is strongly discouraged.
2. Inappropriate displays of affection are not acceptable on school premises/grounds during school or at
school functions.
3. Married students whose marriage is recognized by the Catholic Church are eligible for the academic
offerings of the school.
F. Distribution and Posting
All materials distributed or posted at Kearney Catholic School must be approved by the administration before it is distributed/posted. This includes all fliers, signs, articles, etc. Failure to have such materials pre-approved will result in disciplinary action.
G. Behavior at Sporting Events
(LouPlatte Conference Sportsmanship Guidelines)
1. Because of the damage that can occur to the bleachers, foot stomping and pounding of the bleachers is prohibited.
2. Any deliberate attempt to distract a player/participant or referee by actions of the student body are prohibited. This would include booing, finger pointing, jeering, removal of clothing, etc.
3. If pep bands or organized music groups are present at athletic events, music or chants shall be led only when the ball is not in play. Drums are to be played only when the pep band is playing.
4. If banners are displayed, administrators at the home site will have complete authority as to whether the banner will be displayed and what is printed on the banner.
5. Megaphones may be used by cheerleaders only and may be banned in some gymnasiums.
6. Prolonged standing during volleyball and basketball games is discouraged.
7. Only school sponsored cheerleaders and/or mascots should be allowed to lead cheers on the playing court.
H. Consequences for Removal From Class
Any student who is removed from class for misbehavior will serve a minimum of one-hour detention. Students removed from class will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities on the day they are removed from class (practices or games).
The ban on extra curricular and co-curricular activities will extend for as many days as the removal from class.
Student removal from a particular class.
1st – removal for that class period and notification of parents.
2nd – removal for that class period plus one additional class and a meeting with parents.
3rd – removal for that class plus four additional classes and a meeting with parents.
4th – removal for the remainder of the school year with loss of all credit for the class.
SKIPPING SCHOOL Students will be excluded from all practices and competition until all of the assessed detention time has been made up.
I. Card Playing
Card playing is prohibited. This applies to students in lounge, study hall, and at lunch.
J. Fighting
Any student actively involved in a physical confrontation with another student will be given in-school suspension for 1-3 school days.
K. Gangs
Kearney Catholic firmly believes that the lifestyle promoted by gangs is wrong and counterproductive to our mission. Therefore any clothing, manner of dress, flashing of gang signs, promotion of gangs, gang graffiti or drawings, and/or gang activity in any manner is strictly prohibited. Any material that may be construed to be gang related will be turned over to the proper authorities.
Any student who is a known member of a gang will be expelled from Kearney Catholic High School.
L. Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices
Due to the advancements in technology and the increased ability to compromise the integrity of assignments and tests, as well as the distraction to both the individual and the classes’ attention to the educational focus, cell phones and other electronic devices (such as ipods, iphones, mp3 players, etc.) will NOT be allowed to be in the students’ possession during the normal school day. Upon arriving at school the phone or other electronic device will need to be locked in the student’s locker until the student is dismissed (note the exception in bold print below). A phone that is found to be anywhere but IN the student’s own locker will be confiscated.
Areas like restrooms, locker rooms, dressing rooms and training rooms have especially important privacy issues and concerns. Picture phones pose a very serious threat to the privacy of others in these areas. Teachers, coaches or other staff members will confiscate any cell phone or picture taking device that they observe in these settings. Using such devices to actually breach the expected privacy in any such areas are grounds for expulsion.
Students may use their “cell phones” during their assigned lunch period.
The first time the cell phone or electronic device is confiscated the student will be assessed a $10.00 fine which must be paid prior to the phone or device being returned.
The second time the device will be confiscated for a week and the parent will be contacted.
Any additional infraction WILL result in the device(s) being confiscated for the remainder of the school year. The device(s) will be returned on the day following the last day of school in May.
Failure to surrender a phone or electronic device will constitute insubordination and will be grounds for suspension and/or other disciplinary action.
Electronic devices such as calculators (that are approved by the teacher) or other electronic devices that a teacher or doctor deem necessary for the student to have are exempt from this rule.
M. Unauthorized Items
Students who bring unauthorized items to school will have them confiscated. Such items may or may not be returned. Examples of items that will not be returned are laser lights, lighters, etc. Other items may be confiscated and held until such time as the administration sees fit to return them and/or until parents of the students come to the office to pick the items up. The administration reserves the right to refuse to return items until the end of the year or not at all. The administration will make the final determination of what is and what is not an unauthorized item.
N. Other Specific Punishable Offenses
The following circumstances would merit disciplinary action including detentions, possible suspension, and/or expulsion from school:
1. Obscene language or gestures.
2. Classroom disobedience or defiance.
3. Use of automobile during the school day without permission.
4. Possession of weapons or items that could be construed as or used as weapons.
5. Harassing, intimidating and offensive behavior is prohibited. Any student engaging in harassing,
intimidating or offensive conduct shall be subject to discipline, including the possibility of suspension and expulsion. Harassing, intimidating and offensive conduct shall include, but not be limited to jokes, gestures, comments, statements, drawings, pictures, writings, and any physical contact or interference. Included within this prohibition is harassing, intimidating or offensive conduct that is or can be interpreted to be of a sexual nature.
6. In addition, a student may be disciplined and is subject to exclusion, suspension or expulsion for engaging in any in-school or out-of-school conduct which:
1. Conflicts with, is contrary to, or interferes with the purpose, mission or philosophy of Kearney Catholic High School.
2. Violates the policies or standards established by Kearney Catholic High School.
3. Violates any provision of this handbook.
4. Can be reasonably construed as activity
forbidden by the laws of the State.
O. Harrasment, Violence & Bullying
1. Everyone at Kearney Catholic has a right to feel respected
and safe: consequently, we want you to know about our policy to prevent religious, racial or sexual harassment and violence of any kind.
2. A harasser may be a student or an adult. Harassment may include the following when related to sex, race, creed, color, national origin or disability:
a. Name calling, jokes, or rumors
b. Pulling on clothing
c. Graffiti
d. Notes or cartoons
e. Unwelcome touching of a person or clothing
f. Offensive or graphic posters or book covers
g. Any words or actions that make you feel uncomfortable, embarrass you, hurt your feelings or make you feel bad
h. Bullying or physical violence of any kind
3. If any words or actions make you feel uncomfortable or fearful, you need to tell a teacher, counselor, the principal or Human Rights Officer, Mrs. Eggen.
4. You may also make a written report. It should be given to a teacher, counselor, the principal or the Human Rights Officer.
5. Your right to privacy will be respected as much as possible, consistent with an adequate investigation and the rights of others.
6. We take seriously all reports of religious, racial or sexual harassment or violence and will take all appropriate actions based on your report.
7. Kearney Catholic will also take action if anyone tries to intimidate you or take action to harm you because you have reported.
8. This is a summary of Kearney Catholic’s policy against unlawful or un-Christian harassment and violence. The complete policy is available in the school office upon request. Each student will, as a condition of attending this school, be fully familiar with it and abide by it.
VIII. USE OF THE MEDIA CENTER
The media center is established and maintained for the maximum use of all students. It is the primary resource center for the school and is available to all students who use it responsibly. The common good demands respect for others in the media center and respect for the materials available there. Misuse of facilities or materials and/or misbehavior in the media center will result in the student losing the privilege of using the media center. Any materials taken or damaged will be replaced by the person responsible.
IX. STUDENT PLANNER AND HALL PASSES
Each student at KCHS will be issued a school planner. In the back of the planner are hall pass sheets. Each student who wishes to go to the office, another teacher, locker, media center, restroom, etc., will need to have the teacher sign at the line that lists the appropriate date, time and destination. Students are to have planners with them at all times.
Students who leave their student planner at home forfeit all privileges for that day.
Students who are found to have forged signatures or fail to be at the listed destination will relinquish the planner and forfeit all privileges until the planner is returned.
Students who use another student’s planner as a hall pass will forfeit all pass privileges for 10 school days for the first offense. A second offense will result in more severe disciplinary action.
The student planner must be intact when handed to the teacher with the student's name and grade clearly visible both on the signature page and on each page of hall passes. Planners that have been damaged will be taken and the student will have to purchase another planner.
X. COMPUTER USE POLICY
Kearney Catholic High School actively pursues making advanced technology and increased access to learning opportunities available to students. Internet access is available at Kearney Catholic to allow students and staff to access and use information sources from international computers and share information with others.
Accessing information or using computers in any way counter to Kearney Catholic's mission statement (such as accessing or providing materials to sites which include information on drug use, pornography, bigotry, hate, violence, use of Kearney Catholic computers to produce unapproved materials for distribution, and other criminal or unacceptable behavior) is not allowed. Accessing chat rooms of any type is not allowed. Students doing research on controversial issues must always receive permission from their teacher and/or other Kearney Catholic staff members before using Internet sites.
Students are not allowed to alter computer settings or add software to hard drives without express permission from the staff member who is in charge of the operation of the computer network. Unauthorized access of computer logins, directories and software (hacking) is prohibited. Students are expected to respect the privacy rights of others by accessing only their own documents. It is the user's responsibility when downloading programs to check for copyright of licensing agreements and to pay for any copyrighted software.
Students are not to waste or take computer supplies that are provided by Kearney Catholic. Students should print only one copy of their work on the printers.
COMPUTERS ARE TO ONLY BE USED WHILE UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF AN INSTRUCTOR.
Any violation of Internet or computer usage will result in immediate suspension of Internet privileges and/or access to Kearney Catholic computers, for a period of not less than 1 month. Duration of suspension may be longer and is at the discretion of the administration. Any violation of Internet or computer usage may result in parental conferences, payment of damages or other more serious disciplinary action as deemed by the administration. Second offenses will result in the suspension of computer privileges for at least the remainder of the school year. If severity of the offense warrants, student may receive a permanent computer privilege suspension.
Individual student e-mail accounts will not be allowed. If a particular class needs an e-mail account it will be administered by their teacher and will be closed at the conclusion of the project.
XI. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
A. Purpose
The purpose of the National Honor Society (NHS) is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.
B. Membership
Membership is open to all juniors and seniors having a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students qualifying academically are then surveyed to obtain information regarding service and leadership activities. Final selection is made by a faculty council and will be based on leadership qualities, willingness to serve, and the character of each qualified student
XII. SOPHOMORE LOUNGE PRIVILEGES
Privilege (n): A special advantage or benefit to an individual or class:
A privilege is not an inalienable right; it is one that is earned and deserved. Behavior that shows that one is not deserving of privileges requires that those privileges be taken away.
LOUNGE WILL BE TWO DAYS A WEEK DETERNIMED BY THE ADMINISTRATION. STUDENTS IN THE LOUNGE ON ANY OTHER DAYS WILL LOSE ALL PRIVILEGES.
Students in the Sophomore class will be given privileges DURING THE FOURTH QUARTER if they meet all the criteria:
· Passing all third quarter classes.
· Have no unserved detentions. (Allowing detention to double during the quarter would be grounds for losing privileges.)
· No misbehavior resulting in detentions or other penalty.
· Follows all school rules and regulations.
· Displays respectful behavior toward peers and adults.
Reasons for suspension or revocation of lounge privileges:
* Detentions that have been allowed to double are grounds for losing privileges.
* Students found in unsupervised areas during lounge will lose privileges.
* Failing down slip will result in the loss of privileges for 10 school days. Grades will be checked at
that time. If a student is still failing, they will not get their privileges back for the rest of the
quarter.
XIII. JUNIOR LOUNGE PRIVILEGES
Privilege (n): A special advantage or benefit granted to an individual or class:
A privilege is not an inalienable right; it is one that is earned and deserved. Behavior that shows that one is not deserving of privileges requires that those privileges be taken away. You have been given lounge privileges because we feel you are mature and responsible enough to conduct yourself appropriately.
Reasons for Suspension or Revocation of Lounge Privileges:
* If you receive a down slip that indicates you are failing, lounge privileges will be suspended. Grades will
be checked ten school days following the date of down slip issuance to determine if lounge privileges
will be reinstated.
* Students must behave appropriately in the lounge. Excessive noise, inappropriate language, being in
the hall, being in the gym or the weight room without a teacher supervising, being in the multipurpose
room, messing around, playing cards, excessive dress code violations, etc., will result in the loss of
lounge privileges for a minimum of ten school days.
* Once students have gone to the lounge during their free period, they should stay there until the next
class begins. If students need to return to their locker for homework or go to the media center for school
related work, they must get a pass from the office before they go. (Students should only go back
into the halls on rare occasions.)
* If a student receives more than four morning tardies, lounge privileges will be revoked for a minimum of
ten school days, and will be revoked an additional five school days for each additional tardy.
XIV. SENIOR PRIVILEGES
* If you are academically ineligible you will not have open campus or lunch privileges.
* If you receive a down slip that indicates you are failing, open campus/lunch privileges will be
revoked. Grades will be checked two weeks from the date of the down slip issuance to determine if
open campus/lunch will be reinstated.
* Open campus/lunch privileges will be revoked for failure to display the maturity that is associated with
being a senior. Some examples would be: excessive tardies, class disruptions, skipping a
class, disrespect to staff, repeated dress code violations, fighting, excessive noise when leaving for
or returning from open campus/lunch, reckless driving, bringing food or soft drinks back to lockers or
to other students.
* Assume that when there are special events that you must be at school. You will be notified of
exceptions by the office or administration.
* You must attend Mass on the designated days, usually Thursday.
* There will be consequences for returning late from open campus/lunch privileges. The fifth tardy for the
semester will result in a revocation of the open campus/lunch privileges for five school days. A
seventh tardy in a semester will result in the revocation of the open campus/lunch privileges for
ten school days. A ninth tardy in a semester will result in the loss of one’s open campus/lunch
privileges for 30 school days.
Students who have lost their open campus/lunch privileges will be required to spend all open periods in
an assigned study hall.
XV. DEFINITION OF TERMS
A. Probation
If a student is placed on probation, his/her conduct and academic work will be closely monitored. A student on probation will be given a list of written expectations. Failure to meet the stated expectations will result in the student being required to transfer from KCHS.
B. In-School Suspension
Students serving in-school suspension will be required to report to the office at the beginning of the 1st period of the day and will be dismissed from the assigned room at 4:00 p.m. Students serving in-school suspension will be required to be working on something productive (ie. homework, reading appropriate material, etc.). Therefore, students must bring something to work on during in-school suspension. Failure to cooperate in in-school suspension may result in additional in-school and/or out-of-school suspension time.
Teachers will give daily assignments, which must be completed in the normally allotted time for absences, or the student will receive a 0% for each tardy assignment.
Students serving suspensions will not be allowed to participate in or attend any school activities during the day(s) of suspension.
C. Detention
Teachers can assign detention for infractions in their classrooms. Teacher-assigned detentions are 20-minutes in length from 3:31-3:51 p.m. Students will have the option of serving the detention on the day the detention is assigned or the following school day when both teacher and student are in attendance. Students are to arrive on time to the room of the teacher that assigned the detention. If the detention is not served within the specified time it will be turned into the office. The list of students with detention will be read at the end of each school day. Office time that is not served in a timely manner will be doubled. The system for doubling detention time is posted in the office and on the office window. DETENTION MAY NOT BE SERVED DURING READING PERIOD. If a student is not taking care of their detention time parents will be informed.
D. Detention Behavior Policy
Students serving detention time for any reason will be required to be working on something productive (ie. homework, reading appropriate material, etc.) Therefore, students must bring something to work on in detention. Students will only be credited with time served if they are complying with this requirement. Failure to cooperate in detention may result in additional detention time.
E. Morning and Saturday Detention
When assigned, morning detention will run from 7–8 a.m. and will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
When assigned, Saturday detention will run from 8-11:30 a.m.
F. Exclusion or Out-of-School Suspension
The student will remain at home for the duration of the school day. Teachers will give daily assignments, which must be completed in the normally allotted time for absences or the student will receive a zero for each tardy assignment. If tests need to be taken the student will need to take the tests at school outside of the normal operating hours.
Students serving suspensions or exclusions will not be allowed to participate in or attend any school activities during the day(s) of suspension.
G. Expulsion
A student incurring expulsion from school is removed for a minimum period of one semester and will lose all credits for that semester's course work. A student who has been expelled may only be readmitted by decision of the Board of Education.
XVI. GUIDELINES FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR OR NSAA SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
THE OFFENSES IN EACH CATEGORY LISTED BELOW ARE EACH CUMULATIVE OVER A STUDENT’S HIGH SCHOOL CAREER (GRADES 9-12).
A. Use or Possession of Tobacco in Any Form
1st Offense: Sponsors reprimand - miss 3 consecutive days of practice.
2nd Offense: Exclusion from interscholastic competition
for 7 (seven) consecutive days. The student
must miss a minimum of 1 (one) contest.
This minimum must be met even if a contest
isn’t scheduled during the 7 (seven) consecutive days. The student is expected to practice and attend all competitions during the 7 days unless the practice or competition interferes with the school day.
3rd Offense: Exclusion from competition and practice for the remainder of that sport/activity season.
THIS APPLIES TO ALL KEARNEY CATHOLIC STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF AGE.
1st Offense: Exclusion from all interscholastic competition for 14 (fourteen) consecutive days. The student must miss a minimum of 1 (one) contest. This minimum must be met even if a contest isn’t scheduled during the 14 (fourteen) consecutive days. The student is expected to practice and attend all competitions during the 14 days unless the practice or competition interferes with any part of the school day.
2nd Offense: Exclusion from competition and practice for the remainder of that sport/activity season.
3rd Offense: Excluded from extra curricular or NSAA activities for the remainder of his or her high school career.
**The 7 (seven) and 14 (fourteen) day exclusion periods will begin as soon as the administration and/or
athletic director confirms the infraction.
**Participants who are charged/cited/arrested for Minor in Possession will immediately begin serving
his/her penalty.
**Students who attend a dance under the influence of alcohol or who bring alcohol to the dance will be banned from dances for the remainder of the school year, including Homecoming and Prom. Failure to submit to an alcohol/breath-alizer will be construed as an admission of guilt and all penalties will apply.
C. Use or Possession of Illegal Drugs (Including Anabolic Steroids)
1st Offense: Exclusion from participation for 60 (sixty) continuous days and the individual must receive counseling and/or treatment (at student expense) before being allowed to re-participate. Students may continue to practice. Students will not be excused to attend any sporting events if school is in attendance.
2nd Offense: Excluded from extra curricular or NSAA activities for the remainder of his or her high school career.
Exception
Should a student come forward to school personnel or public health officials asking for assistance with an
alcohol/tobacco/chemical dependency problem, the student may return to participate once they have
received adequate counseling and/or treatment.
1. The admission of the alcohol/tobacco/chemical dependency problem is volunteered and not as a result of either school or law enforcement investigations.
2. The admission of the alcohol/tobacco/chemical dependency problem is not offered primarily to avoid the above mentioned penalties.
3. As a result of the admission, the student shows evidence of enrollment and satisfactory progress in an
on-going alcohol/tobacco/chemical dependency counseling program (at student expense).
4 The parents and student agree to work with school personnel and substance abuse personnel to break the cycle of dependency.
(**) TRANSFER STUDENTS: Each case will be reviewed by the administration when it appears that there has/have been training rule(s) violation(s) at another/other school(s). A determination will be made by the administration as to how the student’s previous violations will affect his or her eligibility at Kearney Catholic.
SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL. Suspension from school (in-school or out of school) carries with it automatic suspension from activities, both practice and competition. Students incurring other disciplinary action(s) MAY BE excluded from school activities, such as, but not limited to, dances, practices, field trips, performances, games, competitions, retreats, etc.
REMOVAL FROM CLASS. If a teacher, substitute teacher or student teacher removes a student from class, the student is suspended from ALL activities, both practice and competition, for the duration of the removal/suspension from class. (Example: If a student is removed from a class on Monday, the student may not participate in either practice or competition on Monday.) Should the removal extend more than one day, so does the ban on activities. The student must make up the detention time that was assessed for the removal from class before he/she will be allowed to participate in practice or competition.
SKIPPING SCHOOL. Student(s) will be excluded from all practices and competition until all of the assessed detention time has been made up. The student will not be allowed to participate in practice or competition on the day the skip occurred.
DETENTION TIME. Failure of the student to serve his or her detentions in a timely manner will result in the student being held out of practice until the detentions are serve.
PRACTICES FOR ALL ACTIVITIES ARE REQUIRED. Coaches and sponsors, at their discretion, may withhold participants from contests for absences or even remove the participants from the team if the absence problem is serious. Any student who is unable to attend a scheduled practice needs to personally notify the coach or sponsor prior to missing practice or competition.
ATHLETES SHOULD NOT COME TO THEIR PRACTICES (either in the locker room or gymnasium) until 15 minutes before practice unless a coach is supervising.
CURFEWS. Due to the importance of regular sleep, coaches/sponsors may set weekday and/or weekend curfews for their squads and address violations of the curfew according to their best judgment.
COACHES AND SPONSORS SHALL PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR BEHAVIOR AND CURFEWS IN THE EVENT OF AN OVERNIGHT TRIP. Violations of the guidelines may result in the student(s) being sent back early (at student expense) to Kearney by either commercial or other appropriate transportation.
CONTESTS/ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION. Students are expected to return from contests and games via the same mode of transportation which brought them. Coaches may require that athletes return on the bus as a means of maintaining team cohesiveness. The school insurer indicates that if a coach allows a student to ride home with his/her parents, the parent must sign a confirmation/release form. Either the head or assistant coach will have the form available following the conclusion of the contest. Only under extremely rare circumstances will a student be permitted to ride home with a parent other than his/her own. In order for such a request to be considered, it must be presented in writing to the administration the day before the student leaves for the scheduled activity; this will allow adequate time for the request to be seriously considered. This is a matter that may only be handled by the administration.
WEIGHT ROOM. Student(s) may be in the weight room ONLY if they are under the direct supervision of a coach or adult sponsor.
LETTERING. Earning a varsity letter in any interscholastic sport/activity will be at the discretion of the coach, following the criteria he/she has established.
QUITTING THE TEAM. A student who quits a team prior to the end of the season forgoes his/her opportunity to letter in that activity. The coach may make exceptions to this rule.
CHEERLEADERS AND LUCKY STARS must have a responsible adult in each vehicle traveling to and from away contests. NO exceptions are permitted to this rule. The activity sponsor must know who the responsible adult will be. The sponsor will notify the administration as to the name of the person so as to insure that the necessary paperwork has been filed.
CHEERLEADERS AND DRILL TEAM MEMBERS are forbidden by the Nebraska School Activities Association to use mounts or pyramids at sub-districts, district or state contests, due to the risks involved. Kearney Catholic’s cheerleaders/drill team are not permitted to participate in mounts or pyramids at games, practices or pep rallies. Questionable routines must be cleared through the administration. The music and actions of all routines must be deemed appropriate for a Catholic school.
CLEANLINESS. Each student is responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness in all school vehicles, as well as locker rooms. Upon returning from a trip, each coach/sponsor will see that all trash is picked up and placed in appropriate trash receptacles. All clothing, supplies, etc., shall be picked up each day following practice/competition.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT. All athletes and participants are financially accountable for the full replacement cost of school-owned equipment, uniforms, costumes, etc., which are issued to the student, and become lost, destroyed or exhibit an inordinate amount of wear or misuse. School issued uniforms and warm-ups are to be worn only at school sanctioned competitions and practices.
TEAM/ACTIVITY SHIRTS. If a team or activity decides to have a t-shirt made, the coach/sponsor MUST clear the details of the shirt through the AD or administration. It is the responsibility of the coach/sponsor to communicate with the retailer. All monies must be collected prior to ordering any item.
BOARD POLICY JICA2 School sports/activity uniform and warm-up should consist of the primary school colors only (green, gold and white). In some cases, as in tennis and golf shirts, there may be only one color used, with a contrast writing possible. Warm-ups should also be primarily in main school colors, but may contain some black as a trim color only. All uniforms and warm-ups must be approved by the AD and/or principal.
THERE IS AN INHERENT DANGER IN MOST ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES, AND THE STUDENT AND PARENT(S) SHOULD CONSIDER THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE THE STUDENT DECIDES TO PARTICIPATE.
APPENDIX A - A Summary of University Requirements Beginning Fall, 1997:
English 4 units
Mathematics 3 units
Social Studies 3 units
Natural Sciences 3 units
Foreign Language 2 units
Additional Academic Requirements
UN-K - 1 unit chosen from any academic discipline
UN-L - Mathematics: 1 additional unit that builds on
a knowledge of Algebra
UN-O - 1 unit chosen from any academic discipline
A more complete summary is available from the school counselor, which you may request at any time. You received this information when your student registered for classes.
APPENDIX B - SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: JM
Valedictorian
Class valedictorian is determined by using honor points. The honor points are or are not assigned based upon whether a class falls into one of three categories.
The three categories of classes are as follows: Regular, Accelerated, and Excluded.
Excluded Classes:
Independent Art
9th Grade P.E.
9th Grade Speech
Reading
Band or Chorus, if both are not taken
LAN Manager
Student Aid
Writing (school wide)
Accelerated Classes:
Accounting II Honors Geometry
Advanced Biology Chemistry
Honors Algebra I Physics
Honors Algebra II Psychology
Honors English 11 Spanish I, II, III, IV
Honors American Literature Trigonometry/ Pre-Calculus
Honors English 12 Honors World Literature
Computer Programming *College Classes (see below)
Grade Honor Points Honor Points
Regular Accelerated
A 4 6
B 3 5
C 2 4
D 1 2
F 0 0
To determine a student’s honor points:
EXAMPLE:
Class Grade Honors Points
Theology A 4
Honors Geometry B 5
English 10 C 2
Spanish II C 4
World History B 3
Art A 4
Band/Chorus A 4
Total Honor Points for the semester: 26
Adopted: 1992
Reviewed: March 2004
Amended June 2008, second reading August 2008