HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS - Immaculate Heart ...
HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS - Immaculate Heart ...
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COMMUNICATION<br />
DISCIPLINARY POLICIES<br />
Medication that must be taken by a student at school must be in the original labeled<br />
container. The medicine must be accompanied by a note from the doctor or a parent.<br />
FIRE <strong>AND</strong> EARTHQUAKE PROCEDURES<br />
<strong>Immaculate</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> periodically conducts fire, earthquake emergency, and lockdown drills.<br />
These drills are part of an overall plan which includes regular inspections by the Los Angeles<br />
Fire Department as well as information updates and inservice for faculty and staff regarding<br />
emergency procedures.<br />
In the event of a major earthquake or other serious disaster, students will be<br />
released from school in a safe and accountable fashion in accordance with school policy as<br />
expressed on the Emergency Information Form. Students will be released to authorized adults<br />
from the gate of the Western Avenue parking lot.<br />
GUIDANCE <strong>AND</strong> COUNSELING<br />
Academic Counseling<br />
The middle school director, in collaboration with the academic counselor and the<br />
teachers, monitors the academic progress of all students. Parents are encouraged to<br />
contact the director when questions or concerns of an academic nature arise.<br />
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES<br />
Effective communication and cooperation are essential in all human endeavors. Since<br />
education, both spiritual and academic, is an enterprise of the highest value, communication<br />
between home and school is vital. To ensure open lines of communication, <strong>Immaculate</strong> <strong>Heart</strong><br />
Middle School has scheduled parent/teacher conferences in the fall. In addition, teachers<br />
and parents are encouraged to communicate concerns through telephone calls, e-mails,<br />
written notes or by equesting a special meeting. Parents are welcome to call the middle<br />
school director to arrange an appointment with a teacher.<br />
CONTACTING THE SCHOOL REGARDING PROBLEMS<br />
To avoid miscommunication, confusion, or misinformation, parents should follow<br />
these procedures:<br />
1. When a significant academic problem arises, parents should first contact the teacher.<br />
An appointment for a conference, if indicated, can be arranged at this time.<br />
2. If after working with the teacher, the parents wish to discuss the problem with the middle<br />
school director, they should call Anne Phelps or send her a note describing the concern.<br />
If necessary, an appointment can be scheduled.<br />
<strong>Immaculate</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> students are expected to exercise self-discipline and to conduct themselves<br />
in ways that support the philosophy of the school. Student conduct should demonstrate<br />
respect for both self and others as well as respect for property. The registration of a student<br />
at <strong>Immaculate</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> Middle School is an expressed agreement on the part of the student and<br />
the student’s parents or guardians to observe these behavioral standards and policies.<br />
The following guidelines of behavior reflect the conduct expected of a student. The<br />
administration of the school will be the final judge of what is or is not acceptable.<br />
UNI<strong>FOR</strong>M<br />
All students are expected to be in complete uniform at all times. This includes physical<br />
education classes.<br />
CLASS PUNCTUALITY<br />
Students must be in class by 8:10a.m.<br />
COMPUTERS <strong>AND</strong> SOFTWARE<br />
Students are to respect all copyright laws and policies in regard to computer software.<br />
Software programs should not be brought on campus. Students are not permitted to tamper<br />
with or invade diskettes, files or folders not designated for their use. Students must comply<br />
with all of the school’s policies regarding Internet use.<br />
DISCIPLINARY PROCESS<br />
Our process is designed to communicate clearly to students and parents the consequences for<br />
student misconduct.<br />
Detention<br />
Detention is assigned to students for violations of school rules. Middle school students<br />
serve detention on Tuesday. Carpools, doctor’s appointments, athletic practices or games<br />
are NOT excuses for missing detention.<br />
Failure to show for an assigned detention will result in an additional detention.<br />
Disciplinary Probation<br />
When it is determined that a student should be put on disciplinary probation, the middle<br />
school director meets with the student and her parent. A written agreement is drawn up<br />
defining the expectations for the student’s behavior and the time period for probation.<br />
This agreement is dated and signed by the student, her parents and the director. The<br />
conditions of the agreement must be met or the consequences identified in the contract<br />
will be imposed.<br />
Suspension<br />
At the discretion of the middle school director, in consultation with the administration,<br />
a student may be suspended from school for a serious violation of the disciplinary code.<br />
Suspension lasts from one to five days (not to exceed five), during which time the student’s<br />
disciplinary record is reviewed and a conference is arranged with the student, her<br />
parents/guardian and the director.<br />
During the period of suspension, the student forfeits any credit for assignments<br />
and tests in classes.<br />
Expulsion<br />
l. If an action occurs that constitutes grounds for immediate dismissal, the<br />
middle school director, the parents and the student meet to discuss the<br />
steps to be taken to complete the dismissal process.<br />
2. Grades will be issued for all work completed by the student prior to<br />
dismissal.<br />
3. No grades or transcripts will be issued to the parents/guardian of the<br />
dismissed student until all financial obligations have been met (library,<br />
tuition, etc.) and school withdrawal procedures have been finalized.<br />
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