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SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS Enrollment at Immaculate Heart High School and Middle School implies agreement on the part of the student and her parents to abide by the guidelines established by the school in accordance with its Christian philosophy. Immaculate Heart endeavors to help the student develop an awareness of personal responsibility for her behavior. Because cooperation and mutual respect on the part of each individual are required to create an environment most conducive to learning, guidelines are necessary. Every student is required to know and observe these guidelines, which are intended to help the student as she grows through adolescence toward a more responsible role in the larger community. If it becomes apparent that a student is unwilling or unable to act in accordance with her responsibility as a member of the school community, she will be subject to probation, suspension or dismissal, as determined by the administration. Any student whose behavior on or off campus is poor or consistently marginal or whose attitude conflicts with the school’s philosophy, as determined by teachers or administrators, will be subject to dismissal. The following behavior on or off campus is considered to be grounds for expulsion: • immorality in speech or action • stealing • bullying • the threat or use of physical violence, intimidation, use of violent and/or sexually explicit language, written or spoken • hostile or uncooperative behavior toward administrators, teachers or staff • possession of, consumption of, or under the influence of alcohol, hallucinogens or any other form of dangerous and/or illegal drugs at school or at any activity sponsored by Immaculate Heart or by another school • possession of firearms or other weapons • evidence of gang-related activity (Examples of evidence are, but are not l imited to: connection with gang graffiti; participation in gang activities, or being considered an “associate of a gang”) • membership in clubs outside of school that are involved in illegal activities or that promote violence • conduct on or off campus that is detrimental to the reputation of the school • use of the Internet that is detrimental to the school or any member of the school community Some other examples of violations of school rules/guidelines for which disciplinary action may range from detention to disciplinary probation to expulsion include: • cheating • continued pattern of infraction of school rules • inappropriate classroom behavior • rowdy or inappropriate behavior at any school activity or on public transportation • defacing school property • truancy • violation of dance policies • possession of drug paraphernalia • possession of cigarettes and/or smoking on campus or at school activities • violation of uniform code or out of uniform day dress standards • violation of school’s Acceptable Use Policy for Technology DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES • missing school deadlines set by faculty, administration or staff • violation of library policies • using cell phones, MP3 players or other mobile electronic devices during school hours • eating or drinking in carpeted areas without explicit permission • violation of parking policies • littering the campus • chewing gum • failure to bring a note to attendance office immediately following an absence DETENTION Detention is assigned to students for violations of school rules. Detention requires that the student stay after school for one hour on a Monday beginning 5 minutes after dismissal. A student who is scheduled to attend an athletic event or doctor’s appointment must reschedule her detention for another time determined by the dean. Students who miss a detention without permission from the Assistant Principal/Dean of Students will incur an additional detention. If a student receives three detentions within one semester, a letter is sent to the parents notifing them that if a fifth detention is issued to the student, then she will be suspended for a full day and placed on disciplinary probation. Any detentions incurred during disciplinary probation are subject to review by the Assistant Principal/Dean of Students, and additional consequences may be imposed. DISCIPLINARY PROBATION When it is determined that a student should be put on disciplinary probation, the Assistant Principal/Dean of Students consults with the student and her parent. A written agreement is drawn up defining the expectations for the student’s behavior and the time period for probation. This agreement is dated and signed by the student and her parents. The conditions of the agreement must be met or the consequences identified in the contract will be imposed. SUSPENSION At the discretion of the Assistant Principal/Dean of Students, a student may be suspended from school for a serious violation of the disciplinary code. Suspension lasts from one to five days (not to exceed five), during which time the student’s disciplinary record is reviewed and a conference is arranged with the student, her parent(s)/guardian and the dean. During the period of suspension, the student may not participate in any extracurricular activities, and forfeits any credit for in-class assignments, tests, or quizzes. If behavior that constitutes grounds for expulsion occurs, the student is suspended immediately and the disciplinary review board, consisting of members of the faculty and the Administration, is convened to hear the case. During this process, the student and/or parent may request a meeting with members of the review board. EXPULSION When the disciplinary review board determines that a student is subject to immediate expulsion, the Assistant Principal/Dean of Students contacts the student’s parents to discuss steps to complete the dismissal process. Academic credit will be issued for all work completed by the student prior to her suspension. ♥ 28 29 ♥
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE Students are expected to attend all classes unless there is a legitimate reason for absence (illness or death in the family). When a student is absent from a class for 12 days in a semester she will have her attendance record reviewed by the members of the administration. Excessive absences may result in a lower grade or loss of academic credit for a class. All absences—even those due to participation in a school sponsored event— will be included in the total number of absences on a student’s absence record because of the strong correlation between a student’s attendance in class and her level of performance. It is important for a student to consider carefully the number of absences to date and her academic status in each class before choosing to incur an additional absence. When possible, parents are asked to schedule medical appointments outside of school hours. Furthermore, parents should make every effort to schedule family vacations for time periods when school is not in session. ABSENCE PROCEDURE When a student is absent from school, her parents are expected to call the attendance office at (323) 461-3651 x 243 before 8:30am to notify the school about their daughter’s absence. Upon the student’s return, she must report to the attendance office with a note, signed by her parent, specifying the dates and reason for her absence. She will then receive a re-admit slip which will be signed by the teacher of each missed class and returned to the attendance office. When a student is absent from school for four consecutive days, she must also bring a note from a doctor providing medical clearance before she can be readmittted. Annually, five major school-wide days of celebration—Welcome Day (September), the 10K WALK (November), the Christmas Program (December), Mary’s Day (May) and Class Day (June) are scheduled. These traditional events support the school’s philosophy and mission, promote the spirit of community and enrich the Immaculate Heart experience. Consequently, attendance is taken, and all students are expected to be present. TARDINESS A student who is not in her first period of the day classroom when the bell rings must report to the attendance office to receive a re-admit slip. Students may have two tardies to first period per semester without penalty. At the third tardy a detention is issued; at the fifth tardy a parent conference is arranged to determine a solution to the tardiness as it is critical that students arrive on time for class. DISMISSAL FOR MEDICAL/DENTAL APPOINTMENTS A student who needs to be dismissed for a medical or dental appointment during school hours must bring a note from her parent (specifying the nature of the appointment, the time for dismissal and the name of the person to whom the student is to be released) to the attendance office before school to receive a special excuse. A student must sign out in the attendance office as she leaves campus and must sign in when she returns. Upon her return to school after the appointment or on the following day, the student must bring a note to the attendance office from the doctor’s office verifying the date and time of the appointment. A student may not participate in an extra-curricular activity or an athletic event on a day when she has been absent for a full class period. ILLNESS A student who becomes ill during school hours may ask permission from her teacher to go to the sick room. Each sick room visit is counted as an absence from class and will count toward the student’s total number of absences for the class period. If a student is too ill to return to class, her parents will be called and asked to take her home. She must remain in the attendance office until her parent or guardian arrives and signs her out of school. At no time will the student be released to anyone who is not on her dismissal form without written permission from her parent. CAMPUS POLICIES REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Parents will have one week to complete the following documents: Emergency Information & Release Form (2-sided form) School/Parent Agreement Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Parent Volunteer Card Parent Signature Card (9th Grade only) * Failure to submit these documents by the deadline will result in detention. CLOSED CAMPUS Immaculate Heart High School is a closed campus. Students who leave the campus without proper permission are subject to disciplinary action. Visitors are not permitted on the campus at any time without authorization unless conducting business with office personnel. Moderators or teachers will give temporary admission passes to students from other schools when they participate in the school’s extra-curricular activities. Immaculate Heart students who trespass on another school’s campus are subject to disciplinary action by Immaculate Heart. SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY In order to maintain order and discipline necessary to ensure the safety and welfare of students and school personnel on school property and at school related events, Immaculate Heart reserves the right to perform unannounced searches. School authorities may search students’ purses, gym bags or other personal property. The school may conduct random and blanket searches of lockers to ensure health and safety compliance. Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. School authorities may perform periodic patrols of the student parking areas and conduct exterior inspections of student vehicles parked on school property. Interior searches can occur to determine if illegal materials are contained inside. Refusal to allow access to a vehicle at time of the search will be cause for terminating the privilege of parking on school property. SALES, FUND-RAISING AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES Sales, fund-raising and promotional activities by a student or staff member for personal gain or for an outside agency are not permitted on campus unless authorized by the principal in writing. LOCKERS Students are assigned lockers (which are the property of the school) for their use during the school year. Students have access to their lockers beginning on the first day of school when they must obtain their locker assignment and lock from the dean. Only IHHS issued locks ♥ 30 31 ♥
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Page 9 and 10: HISTORY Immaculate Heart High Schoo
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Page 13 and 14: ACADEMICS SPECIAL PROGRAMS Immacula
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