HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS - Immaculate Heart ...

semester. Students are to provide a photocopy of their driver’s license and proof of insurance
with the permit application. Cars parked in spaces in the Franklin Avenue parking lot to which
they are not assigned or in an area not designated for parking will be cited by the LAPD and
towed away at the owner’s expense. Students who fail to cooperate with the parking guidelines
will have their permits revoked. The school is not responsible for any theft or damage to cars
parked on the school’s campus. The school reserves the right to search any cars parked on
school property at any time.
MORNING DROP-OFF
The school’s Western Avenue parking lot is open before and after school. Additionally, students
may be dropped off in the Franklin Avenue parking lot until 7:20am each morning. After that
time, however, since student drivers will be arriving to park for the day, parents may not enter
the Franklin lot, and should drop students off in the double lanes of the Western Avenue
parking lot.
STUDENT PICK-UP
It is important for parents to review carefully transportation and other after-school
arrangements for their daughters. Students may be picked up by the responsible person
of the parent’s choice from the double lanes of the Western Avenue parking lot or from
the field. Parents should arrive on campus no earlier than 10 minutes before dismissal.
Left turns onto Western Avenue from the IH parking lot are never permitted.
Students remaining on the campus who are not involved in activities supervised by a member
of the faculty may be in the library, which is open for their convenience until 6:00pm each day.
Snacks will be available for purchase from the vending machines from 7:00am until 6:00pm.
UNIFORMS AND GENERAL APPEARANCE
APPEARANCE
At Immaculate Heart, neatness and cleanliness are viewed as important, as they reflect a young
woman’s attitude about herself and her environment, as well as her respect for other members
of her school community. In general, the school depends on the good judgment of parents and
students where appearance is concerned; however, the administration reserves the right to
determine the acceptability of a student’s appearance. Violation of basic standards of neatness
will result in parent notification and possible disciplinary action.
GROOMING
Hair dyed unnatural colors, extreme hairstyles, excessive makeup, nail polish or
jewelry (maximum of three bracelets per arm, maximum of three necklaces), body piercings
(except earrings • maximum of three small per ear) and visible tattoos are not acceptable.
UNIFORM REGULATION
Uniforms are mandatory, and all clothing must be in good condition. Detention will be
assigned to those students who are out of uniform. Continued violation will result in parent
notification and further disciplinary action. All basic IHHS and IHMS uniform items (with
exception of shoes and socks) must be purchased through Mills Uniform Company.
Mills, Inc., 5844 Sepulveda Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91411 • Telephone: (818) 779-1111
Phone Orders: 1–800–541-1850 • www.millswear.com
REQUIREMENTS FOR FORMAL DRESS DAYS:
High School students must wear the following uniform items:
AFTER SCHOOL POLICY
Immaculate Heart cannot be responsible for any student once she leaves the campus. The
school feels that parents should instruct their daughters: first, not to leave campus until their
transportation home is available; and second, to refrain from going to Ferndell Park or to the
local stores and their parking lots.
SECURITY
Parents who pick up their daughters after 3:30pm and before 6:00pm may make arrangements
to meet them in the Franklin Avenue parking lot. A security guard who supervises the safety
of the campus also facilitates the movement of traffic. The school is not responsible for any
theft or damage to cars parked on the school campus.
Security personnel will always be present for after school events. Students who are not picked
up within a reasonable time after the closing of an event will be charged the cost of security
overtime.
OFF CAMPUS BEHAVIOR
Any off campus misconduct or illegal action by an Immaculate Heart student may result in
her dismissal from the school. This is particularly true in the case of inappropriate behavior
on public transportation, at neighborhood businesses or at other school campuses.
1. Pleated skirt in plaid or navy (may be no shorter than 3 inches above the middle
of the knee)
2. White oxford shirt (long or short sleeve)(must be tucked in under the skirt)
3. Navy blue orlon or cotton V-neck pullover sweater with embroidered school emblem
4. Black and white or blue and white saddle shoes or navy, black or burgundy penny
loafers (flat, no suede)
5. White knee length socks or plain white tights. (No sports socks may be worn.)
6. Letterwoman jackets are not part of the formal dress uniform.
UNIFORM OPTIONS FOR INFORMAL DRESS DAYS:
1. Pleated skirt in plaid or navy (may be no shorter than 3 inches above the middle
of the knee)
2. Navy twill skort
3. Navy (no khaki) twill slacks (only Mills Styles M030 or D507 with “Mills” logo visible) •
(Slacks may not be baggy, rolled up, tight, torn, or frayed, and they may not touch
the ground)
4. White oxford shirt (long or short sleeve); must be tucked in under skirts, slacks or skort)
5. White polo shirt with IH logo (straight edge at bottom; may be worn over skirt, slacks or
skort)
6. Navy blue orlon or cotton V-neck pullover sweater with embroidered school emblem
7. Navy blue cardigan sweater
8. Navy orlon V-neck sweater vest
9. Black and white or navy and white saddle shoes; or navy, black, or burgundy
loafers (flat; no suede)
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