Coeur de Jesus: Singing Translation<strong>Heart</strong> of the Savior, save creationThat all the world may bend the knee, may bend the kneeYou are our hope and our salvation,Dear Lord, we trust the word You decree.Spoken to us, your promise tenderFaith, hope, and love, take up your part.“My ev’ry blessing will I renderThe children of my <strong>Sacred</strong> <strong>Heart</strong>.”CODE OF CONDUCTThe students’ interest in receiving a quality, morally based education can bestbe served if students, parents and school officials work together. Normally,differences between these individuals can be resolved. In some rare instances,however, the school may find it necessary, at its discretion, to require parents/guardians to withdraw their child.It shall be an express condition of enrollment that students behave in a manner,both on and off campus, which is consistent with the Christian principles of theschool as determined by the school in its discretion. These principles include,but are not limited to, any policies, principles or procedures set forth in anyparent/student handbook of the school.It shall be an express condition of enrollment that the parents/guardiansof a student shall also conform themselves to standards of conduct that areconsistent with the Christian principles of the school, as determined by theschool at its discretion. These principles include, but are not limited to, anypolicies, principles or procedures set forth in any parent/student handbook ofthe school.These principles further include, but are not limited to, the following:Parents/guardians are expected to work courteously and cooperatively withthe school to assist the student in meeting the academic, moral and behavioralexpectations of the school.Students and parents/guardians may respectfully express their concerns aboutthe school operation and its personnel. However, they may not do so in amanner that is discourteous, scandalous, rumor driven, disruptive, threatening,hostile, or divisive.These expectations for students and parents/guardians include, but are notlimited to, all school-sponsored programs and events (e.g., extended care,athletics, field trips, etc.).The school reserves the right to determine, at its discretion, which actions fallshort of meeting the Christian principles of the school. Failure to follow theseprinciples will normally result in a verbal or written warning to the studentand/or parent/guardian and normally will first result in disciplinary action shortof a requirement to withdraw from the school (e.g. suspension of student orsuspension of parent/guardian’s privilege to come on the campus grounds and/or participate in school activities, volunteer work, etc.) The school reserves theright to determine, at its discretion, when conduct is of such a severe nature asto warrant immediate action without a warning and/or without an intermediatestep short of withdrawal.SACRED HEART SCHOOLS STATEMENT ON EQUITY,JUSTICE, AND MULTICULTURAL EDUCATIONEvery <strong>Sacred</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> School in the United States subscribes to the “Goals andCriteria of <strong>Sacred</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> Education.” Therefore, sensitivity to and support ofthe diversification of the campus at all levels is part of the essential nature of a<strong>Sacred</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> School. <strong>Sacred</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>, Atherton hold as their mission theinclusion of diverse people at all levels of campus life and the development ofprograms to support the unique needs of each student. To this end the Board ofTrustees adopt the following goals:• The Board seeks to diversify its own membership• The Board commits itself to support programs that edify all members ofour communityThe Board calls the administration to:• Commit itself to the recruitment of administrators, faculty, staff andstudents from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds• Develop programs that help retain and graduate students from a variety ofethnic and socio-economic backgrounds• Create an environment of support for all members of our communitySpecifically, in regard to students, it is the goal of <strong>Sacred</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> that:• The financial aid program be sufficient to support each application on aneed blind acceptance basis• No student will be marginalized in any campus activity• No student will be unable to attend school or a school activity because offinancial constraints• Campus activities be organized with an awareness of and respect for ourcommunity’s socio-economic diversity10 11
• Sufficient support programs be developed to help students achieve a “levelplaying field” in academics, social and extra-curricular activitiesThe Board supports the <strong>Schools</strong>’ commitment to create an intellectual,cultural and spiritual environment in which all members of the <strong>Sacred</strong> <strong>Heart</strong>community take pride and thrive. Thus, it is hoped that all who come intocontact with <strong>Sacred</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> may begin to find fulfillment, peace andGod.ADMINISTRATIONPersonnelDirector of <strong>Schools</strong>……....................................................Mr. Richard A. Dioli650.473.4001Principal, Grades 1-8............................................................Ms. Bridget Collins650.473.4041Dean of Studies, Grades 1-5........................................................Ms. Myra Syed650.473.4043Dean of Studies, Grades 6-8............................................................Jesus Ramos650.454.8380Dean of Technology,................................................................Mr. Mike Taverna650.454.8309Dean of Students, Grades 1-8.....................................................Mr. Chris Scott650.473.4044Dean Curriculum Enrichment..............................................Mr. Derek Waarich650.473.4045Director of Learning Services......................................................Kyle Kalmbach650.473.4047Registrar, Administrative Assistant........................................Mrs. Donna Vanoli650.322.9931Receptionist, Health Care.................................................Mrs. Carol Antonacci650.322.9931Extended Care & After School Enrichment.......................Mrs. Diane Greenleaf650.473.4062Director of Admission, Grades 1-8....................................Ms. Christine O’Neal650.473.4011Director of Institutional Advancement......................................Ms. Sterrin Bird650.473.4090Billing Questions................................................................Mrs. Malinda Pjesky650.473.4009Mailing Address:<strong>Sacred</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>, AthertonLower and Middle School150 Valparaiso AvenueAtherton, CA 94027Office Phone: (650) 322-9931Office Fax: (650) 322-7656E-mail: To e-mail anyone on campus, use their first initial and last name @shschools.org. Example: bcollins@shschools.org.Web site: The school’s Web address is www.shschools.org.Individual teacher voice mail numbers can be found in the school rosteror on the Web site.EMERGENCY / DISASTER INFORMATIONEmergency Procedure<strong>Sacred</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> has an Emergency Preparedness Plan that anticipatesmany possible emergency situations. An emergency is defined as an unexpected,serious occurrence resulting in a hazardous situation, injury or illness, andrequiring immediate attention. The policies and procedures in the plan foremergency response are addressed each year and reviewed with the students,faculty and staff. A copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan is available forreview in each school office and is posted on the school’s Web site.Role of the SchoolStudents have been instructed and have practiced on a regular basis evacuatingthe buildings in response to a fire or earthquake.If the school makes the decision that classes are cancelled for the day eachhousehold will receive a recorded message from the school through NTI, asecure emergency message system to which the school subscribes. Informationmay also be available on the schools’ answering machines and local TV andradio stations.12 13