ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

Our Mission:

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute transforms the lives of students from diverse backgrounds through academic excellence and care for the whole person in a respectful, Lasallian Catholic community, developing each student’s unique talents in preparation for college and life. Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God!

St. John Baptist de La Salle Pray for Us! … Live Jesus in our hearts Forever! …

2018-2019 SJCI PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK

INTRODUCTION St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute is an independent Roman Catholic college preparatory school for young men. Established by the De La Salle Christian Brothers in 1861, it is the oldest school of its kind in Western New York. SJCI is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State and accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. It is a member of the Christian Brothers’ Education Association, The College Board, and the National Catholic Education Association.

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute believes that parents hold the primary responsibility for the education of their children and that the school is the most important single agency that assists parents in fulfilling this responsibility.

We also believe that the primary way of achieving Christian Education is the living of Christ’s message within our Catholic tradition. We see our school as a Christ-centered community in which each person becomes aware of his own responsibility for his personal development and for the harmonious development of the entire community.

As a secondary school, we emphasize an education that trains students in basic academic disciplines and engages them in independent thinking. As a college preparatory school, we prepare students for successful college study consonant with their abilities.

Our fine reputation is due to our professional faculty and staff, ninety percent of whom have received advanced degrees. The lay faculty and staff join the Christian Brothers in their faith and zeal to educate. Four full time

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counselors, a campus minister, and a school nurse complement the faculty. The academic excellence expected of all students is enhanced by our average student/staff ratio of 14 to 1. ​ ​ Students registered at SJCI have expressed their de facto willingness to live and abide by the rules of an academic community. Such regulations are meant to insure a quality academic environment and a “human” place for personal interaction. The true success of our school community is founded on the principles of self-control and self-discipline exercised by all its members, students and faculty alike. The regulations in this handbook have been initiated to help achieve self-discipline and to maintain the proper climate for learning.

ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE St. John Baptist de La Salle was born into a devout and influential family in the city of Rheims, France in 1651. He was named a Canon of the Rheims Cathedral at the age of sixteen; although he had to assume the administration of family affairs after his parents died, he completed his theological studies and was ordained a priest on April 9, 1678. Two years later he received the doctorate of theology. Meanwhile, he became tentatively involved with a group of “rough and barely literate” young men who wanted to establish schools for poor boys. Almost by accident, the young De La Salle gradually assumed the leadership of this small group of lay teachers. Moved by the plight of the poor who seemed so “far from salvation” either in this world or the next, he decided to use his own talents in educating and serving those children “often left to themselves and badly brought up.” To be more effective, he abandoned his family home, moved in with the teachers, gave up his position as Canon and his wealth, and formed the community that became known as the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

De La Salle was organized, pragmatic, inventive, courageous, firm and gentle. He started by helping an uneducated, untrained staff to organize their lessons, organize their students and organize themselves. He also read about other schools and borrowed whatever made sense to him. De La Salle and his Brothers succeeded in creating a network of quality schools throughout France, featuring instruction in the vernacular, simultaneous instruction of students grouped according to ability and achievement, integration of religious instruction with secular subjects, well prepared teachers with a sense of vocation and mission and the involvement of parents.

De La Salle’s vision of Christian education is based on a very high ideal for the teacher-student relationship. He insisted that the teacher know each student as an individual person, reaching out and teaching each student differently according to each one’s special needs. The teacher’s love for each student must be expressed in kindness, gentleness, sensitivity and tenderness. He asked teachers to win the hearts of their students. He understood that there could be no significant learning without this kind of relationship.

Today, the small group of De La Salle Christian Brothers who originally gathered around De La Salle, has grown into a worldwide congregation with a myriad of ministries in 80 countries, serviced by nearly 5,300 Brothers and 1,045 communities. The Brothers, in partnership with more than 77,000 lay people, have become renowned for the quality, commitment, and spirit of their educational mission.

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute works with other Catholic schools in the Western New York area on a common application process for students entering the 9th grade. A student’s parents need to complete an application form, ​ and the student must take an entrance and scholarship examination in November.

In evaluating applications, we look for students who have a consistent record of academic success and good citizenship in middle school and a competitive score on the standardized entrance exam.

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Offers of placement in the freshman class are mailed in January. A family confirms the student’s enrollment in February and at that point arranges for the middle school to send official transcripts and health records. At that time, families may also apply for tuition reduction through the school’s assistance programs.

Students who have begun secondary studies in another school may apply as transfer students using the school’s transfer application form available in the Admissions Office. The transfer candidate does not take an examination. Acceptance for transfers is based on previous work in high school and a personal interview.

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Tuition Fees & Policies

Tuition $13,330

Fees $285 – Activity Fee Grade 9, 10 & 11 $275 – Activity Fee Grade 12 $150 – Graduation Fee Grade 12 $375 – Technology Fee Grade 9 $250 – Technology Fee Grade 10, 11 & 12 $100 – Registration Fee Grade 9 $20 – Parents’ Guild Dues (per family)

Course Fees $94 AP Biology

$94 AP Chemistry

$90 Electronics

$40 Engineering

$65 Art Electives

$50 Photography/Digital Arts

$100 Computer Assisted Design

$25 Returned check or EFT for non-sufficient funds fee

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Yearbook Orders for the SJCI Yearbook will be placed in the fall. When sales open, the link is available on the St. Joe’s website under the Student and Parent tab. All online payments are made directly to Jostens.

Tuition Payment Plans Payment is due on or before the 15th of each month according to the plans listed below. Statements are sent four ​ times a year (approximately 10 days before the quarterly due date).

Annual June ($100 discount)

Quarterly June, September, December, March direct debit to bank account (EFT)

Monthly June through March direct debit to bank account (EFT)

Tuition Payment Policies ● Tuition and fees must be paid ANNUALLY (one payment), QUARTERLY (four payments), or MONTHLY (ten payments) on or before the dates specified on the invoice. ● MONTHLY and QUARTERLY payments of tuition and fees are made according to the schedule above using th direct debit (EFT) method of payment. Accounts will be debited automatically on the 15 ​ of each month. ​ ● If a student’s tuition is in arrears, the student will be placed on tuition hold, or be asked to withdraw from school until the amount in arrears has been paid. Exception is made if both the parent and the school have agreed upon a written, deferred plan of payment. It is the parent’s responsibility to initiate this request in due time without notification from the school. Those who pay monthly will be considered in arrears if the bank returns two (2) consecutive EFT payments. Those who pay quarterly will be considered in arrears as of the 15th of the month following a returned quarterly payment. Tuition hold means that ​ transcripts will be held, PowerSchool will be turned off and the student will not be allowed to participate in athletics or extra-curricular activities. ● No student may start school in September unless all tuition and fees owed from the previous year have been paid. This policy is automatic and is applied without special reminder or notification. ● Deferred plans will be approved only in those instances where a genuine need is evident and income will be definitely available at a known time later in the school year to meet the tuition obligation.

The school reserves the right to withhold educational services for students unless all financial obligations have been met. This includes administering and scoring of mid-term and/or final examinations, certification of graduation, limiting access to PowerSchool and issuing of transcripts.

● St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute depends upon student enrollment numbers when estimating expenses and evaluating appropriate staffing requirements. Further, payment of tuition and fees is a contractual agreement since St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute depends upon these payments to meet the financial commitments of the school. Consequently, our tuition refund policy upon withdrawal is as follows: th o In the case of withdrawal of a newly-registered student which occurs prior to August 15 ,​ the ​ parent/payer is responsible for the initial tuition advance and registration fee. o If a withdrawal occurs between the 15th day of August and the 15th day of November, the ​ ​ parent/payer is responsible for one-quarter of the school year’s tuition plus one-quarter of the fees. o If a withdrawal occurs between the 15th of November and the 15th of February, the parent/payer ​ ​ is responsible for one-half of the school year’s tuition plus one-half of the fees.

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o If a withdrawal occurs between the 15th day of February and the end of the school year, the ​ parent/payer is responsible for the full year tuition and 100% of all fees. ● Although a student may be permitted to participate in commencement exercises, diplomas and final transcripts will be withheld for any student until all financial obligations to the school have been met. This includes payment of tuition and fees and the return of textbooks.

Students who fail to pay for textbook fines or who have not returned athletic equipment will have those charges added to their tuition bill.

Tuition Assistance Program Limited financial assistance is available each year to those families experiencing difficulty in meeting tuition expenses. Parents who wish to request financial assistance may apply by completing the application provided for this purpose. St. Joe’s is using its own online application to evaluate financial need. Financial Aid applications will st be available on February 1 .​ We encourage you to complete your application online. The application can be found ​ on the St. Joe’s website at www.sjci.com. A paper application may be requested from Mrs. Richeal in the Business Office (874-0730). Applications must be submitted to St. Joe’s no later than April 1st each year. If you have any ​ questions when completing the application, you may call Mrs. Richeal in the Business Office (874-0730) or email her at [email protected]. Application must be made each year. Financial assistance is NOT automatically ​ ​ renewed.

Supplementary Work Program The school sponsors a work program designed to assist students needing to earn tuition credits in order to attend St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute. Information regarding the work program and the application form are available under the Admissions tab (under Tuition, fees, etc.) on the St. Joe’s website

ACADEMICS Academic Program The academic program at SJCI is arranged on four levels of study: Advanced Placement courses, honors courses, Regents courses, and school-based courses. The courses offered on any level are acceptable for college admissions and for the school’s graduation requirements.

Students are not “blocked” into one level of studies; therefore, their program of studies can be arranged on various levels depending on their interests, capabilities, and previous course work.

Academic Scholarships St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute offers academic scholarship awards to qualified incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and potential. Financial need is not a factor in determining scholarship eligibility. Of primary consideration in selecting a student to receive an academic scholarship is his score on the Scholarship and Entrance Examination given prior to his acceptance into St. Joseph’s. Additional criteria in determining such awards include a review of the student’s transcript from grades 6, 7 and 8, as well as the recommendation accompanying his application for admission as completed by the student’s teacher, principal, or counselor. A student’s scholarship award is renewed automatically each school year provided his schoolwork consistently demonstrates a superior level of achievement. SJCI does not offer any “athletic or activity scholarships.”

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Accelerated Students Students entering ninth grade often have excellent preparation and competency in various subject areas. Credits extended through advanced coursework and examinations while in elementary school are recorded on the student’s permanent record; however, SJCI does not grant credit already attested to by the elementary schools. Cumulative averages are based on courses taken after entrance into ninth grade.

Some students who may have been granted credit in elementary school may well be advised to repeat a course for a firmer foundation, especially if seeking to do honors work at SJCI. Earning credit through challenging an examination or by passing with minimum standard may not be sufficient preparation for such work.

Advanced Academic Programs St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute offers advanced courses for potential college credit. Academically qualified students may register for the Advanced Placement Program in the following areas: American History, Art, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, French, German, Physics, Spanish, United States History and Government and World History. All AP students are required to take the AP examinations and are assessed a fee determined by the CEEB. College credit is awarded through the criteria of each college/university.

Christian Ministry Project In the spirit of St. John Baptist de LaSalle and in keeping with our school philosophy, a Christian Service Project is required of SJCI students. Specifics regarding the project are available online. A grade for the Christian Ministry Project will appear as a separate grade on the student’s final report card and permanent record. A passing grade by the end of the academic year will be required for graduation or class advancement.

Course Changes A student’s course selections are made in the second semester for the following school year. After the course request and verification process is completed during the second semester, course changes will only be processed by the Vice Principal for Academics. No course changes will be allowed after September 21 for first semester and full-year long courses. Course changes for second semester courses must be finalized before February 8.

Course Failures For full-year courses, the two semester grades are averaged to obtain the final grade as follows: Q1 40% Q3 40% Q2 40% Q4 40% Mid-Term/Regents Exam 20% Final/Regents Exam 20% S1 50% S2 50% = Averaged for Final Grade For semester courses, the semester grade is also the final grade as follows. First Quarter 40% Second Quarter 40% Final Exam 20% 100 % = Final Grade

A senior who receives a final grade of less than 70% in one or more courses will not receive his diploma nor have final transcripts sent until a passing grade is obtained. However, the student will be permitted to participate in the Commencement Exercises.

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The school administration will authorize and approve one of the following options for a senior to resolve a failing course grade(s):

● He may take the course offered by an accredited summer school or with SJCI’s APEX credit recovery program. There is a fee associated with the APEX credit recovery program. ● He may submit to the school administration and the specific academic department involved a tutorial proposal based upon a mandatory 30 hours of tutoring in the appropriate subject for a full-credit course or 15 hours of tutoring for a half-credit course. Families will be responsible for any tutoring fees that may arise.

Students who fail a first semester course must remediate the course in order to be promoted or graduate. In order to remediate the course, students have two options as follows:

● Develop a remediation tutorial proposal (as outlined above) for review by the SJCI administration ● Take the course offered by an accredited summer school or with SJCI’s APEX credit recovery program.

The school administration will authorize and approve one of the following options for an underclassman to resolve one or two course failure(s):

● He may take the course offered by an accredited summer school or with SJCI’s APEX credit recovery program. There is a fee associated with the APEX credit recovery program. ● He may submit to the school administration and the specific academic department involved a tutorial proposal based upon a mandatory 30 hours of tutoring in the appropriate subject for a full-credit course or 15 hours of tutoring for a half-credit course. Families will be responsible for any tutoring fees that may arise. If a passing grade is not obtained during the summer, the student may be asked to withdraw from SJCI.

If a student fails three or more courses at the end of the school year, he will not be permitted to return to SJCI for the following year.

Students may not repeat a course or a full year of studies in the following year.

Course Load All students must successfully complete a full schedule of five academic credits, plus religion and physical education, each year. All freshmen are required to take a course in music or art. Students must also take health prior to graduation. Juniors and seniors may over-elect courses if their schedules permit. In all cases, students must complete their entire course load by the end of the school year.

Course Offerings SJCI prepares a course description brochure each year. Any particular course or section of a course will be offered provided that a sufficient number of students enroll. The school reserves the right to withdraw any course or section of a course and reserves the right to modify the course description or general requirements. Students over-electing courses or requesting accelerated or singleton courses should consider possible alternates in the event that these course requests cannot be scheduled without a scheduling conflict.

Field Trips Field trips are a privilege afforded to students, not a right. Students may be denied participation on a field trip if they fail to meet the academic or disciplinary requirements.

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In order for a student to participate in a class or school sponsored trip, a SJCI Field Trip form must be signed by the parent and returned to the school. Students who fail to submit the proper form as required will not be allowed to participate in the field trip. A telephone call will not be accepted in place of the proper form.

Medical release forms are required to be completed by parents and returned to the school for all trips.

Students participating in field trips are responsible for all work in their other classes. No field trips that require a loss of school time will be allowed after May 1, without expressed permission of the School Administration.

Grading In assessing a student’s academic achievements teachers utilize various methods, including quizzes, tests, homework, projects, reports, required performance, class participation, etc. Therefore, attendance and attitude will invariably affect a student’s overall academic performance.

There are four marking periods, two each semester. Each marking period grade counts 40% toward the semester grade. Semester examinations count 20% toward the semester average and are administered in January and June. For full-year courses, the final grade is the average of the two semester grades.

Parents and students can view the student’s progress via PowerSchool.

Graduation Awards At the annual Commencement Exercises, special awards are presented for general academic excellence and for excellence in Mathematics, Science, English, French, German, Spanish, and Social Studies. The recipients of the awards are selected on the basis of faculty recommendations, course of studies completed at St. Joseph’s, and cumulative scholastic achievement. Awards in Religion, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, and Art are based on departmental recommendation in consideration of scholastic achievement, course of studies, and the individual’s contribution to the department. Additional awards are presented to recognize outstanding achievement in community affairs, athletics, and activities; these awards are approved by the Principal based upon specific recommendations of those directly associated with the award.

Graduation Requirements In order to graduate from St. Joseph’s Collegiate a student must

● Satisfactorily complete all courses for his senior year ● Fulfill all obligations to the school ● Complete all required Christian Service Projects ● Receive the approval of the Principal ● Complete at least 26.5 units of study according the following distribution: o Religion: 3 Units o English: 4 Units o Mathematics: 3 Units o Social Studies: 4 Units o Science: 3 Units o Second Language: 3 Units o Art and/or Music: 1 Unit o Physical Education: 2 Units (0.5 per year) o Health: 0.5 Unit o Electives: 3 Units

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College, Career and Counseling Services The Counseling Department is committed to a comprehensive Counseling Program involving students, faculty, administration and parents. The focus is on the development of the whole person.

The counselor helps the student to develop confidence to understand him and to identify the skills needed to meet the expectations of the family, the church and the community. The counselor in making sound, informed decisions about educational and career goals as well as personal and social concerns assists the student. The counselor also assists the student in developing self-discipline and self-motivation and in assuming responsibility for his own growth and development.

The services provided by the counselors are:

● Counseling: The counselor meets with each student on a regular basis, usually during his study periods. ​ The counselor also meets with faculty, parents, administrators and college recruiters. ● Individual Inventory: The counselor maintains a cumulative file on each student. ​ ● Information: The counselor provides information in the following areas: college admissions, standardized ​ testing, careers, financial aid, scholarships, course choices, and part-time employment. ● Referrals: The counselor makes referrals to outside agencies when the need arises. ​ ● Testing: The counselor supervises the administration of standardized tests to the students. ​ Honor Code As a sign of our Christian values and personal integrity, we, the community of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, expect and demand that each member of this community be responsible for honesty in academic work as well as in all areas of school life.

In addition to others, instances of academic dishonesty as listed below will be considered a serious violation of the school’s goals and moral objectives:

● Plagiarism ● Copying homework or allowing one’s homework to be copied ● Cheating on a test by seeking or providing answers to/from others ● Using computer research, in any form, as one’s own without appropriate citations ● Using professionally prepared study guides prohibited by the school ● Failure to follow teacher set guidelines for classroom collaborative learning activities ● Supporting instances of personal and academic dishonesty in any way.

Any violation of the honor code includes parental, administrative and counselor notification with appropriate sanctions determined by the teacher. Serious and/or multiple violations of the honor code will be reviewed by the administration and may result in academic probation, ineligibility, failure of the course involved, or dismissal from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute.

Any violation of specific guidelines and individual course directives for semester exams, including collaborative and/or alternative assessments will result in the cancellation of the semester exam / assessment and an exam grade of zero to be included in the semester grade calculations.

Honors A student is awarded first honors if he has maintained a semester average of 93% or better, with no grade below 70 in the marking period or examination grades. Second honors are awarded to a student who has maintained an

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average of 87-92.9%, with no grade below 70 in the marking period or examination grades. The school’s Honor Roll is displayed in the main corridor.

Honors Courses Honors courses, especially A.P. courses, are designed to challenge the student. Requirements for entry into an honors course are with the understanding that the student is well motivated and willing to accept the increased academic load. Students should evaluate their total academic, athletic, and social commitments as they select courses for the next year. At the end of each school year, students who have requested honors courses, or any course in which prerequisites must be met, will have their course requests evaluated to determine proper placement.

Honor Society The object of the Brother Alexander Chapter of the National Honor Society is to encourage students in their scholarly pursuits, to involve students in projects to serve others, to promote visible leadership and to assist in the development of character among all students. Membership is based upon the following standards:

● Scholarship: The candidate must have a cumulative GPA of 93% or higher. ​ ● Service: The candidate must demonstrate a willingness to devote time in service to the school and ​ community. This is an important consideration in the review of an application for membership and may include sports and activities, church service, community service that is voluntary such as Open House, bloodmobile, Lasallian and other charitable activities. ● Leadership: The candidate should give indications that he has taken the responsibility for directing others ​ or has held an elected or appointed leadership position such as a club officer, chairperson, captain, editor, troop leader and similar positions. Leadership should be an indication of the candidate’s willingness to demonstrate initiative. ● Character: The candidate must obtain the endorsement of two faculty members who acknowledge his ​ character traits and values as those that represent the high standards expected of honor students at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute.

Juniors and seniors who are academically eligible will be invited to complete an application for membership. A committee of faculty members will evaluate the candidates based on the four criteria. All newly selected members and their families will be invited to join the previous members and their families at the Annual Induction Dinner.

Membership in the National Honor Society is both an honor and an obligation. Each member of the society will be required to maintain academic excellence and to also perform a minimum of twenty (20) hours of service during the school year. One-half of that time may be composed of time involved in a school activity listed elsewhere in this book while at least ten (10) hours must be from voluntary activities in the school as determined by the student officers of the National Honor Society. The executive board of the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society will review the status of each member annually.

Make-Up Work It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with each teacher in order to make-up any class work, homework, or tests missed due to absence from class; these arrangements must be made on the day the student returns to class. If a prolonged absence is anticipated, the parent should contact the Counseling Department in order to obtain work assignments. In extraordinary circumstances, due to a prolonged absence from school, a student may have a grade of INCOMPLETE recorded on his report card. Any student receiving a grade of INCOMPLETE must resolve this grade by completing all necessary coursework by the close of the next marking

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period. Work will be made up through a written proposal, including a specific deadline, submitted to the school official and agreed to by the student, his parents, his counselor and his teacher(s).

In the event of an anticipated extended absence (i.e. over the course of several weeks) due to a legitimate medical reason, the SJCI Counseling office will assist the parent in contacting the home school district to make arrangements for home schooling/tutoring.

Matriculation Only a student in good standing will be considered as matriculated at SJCI and will be permitted to attend classes and school activities, take semester examinations, make transcript requests, and be promoted to the next grade or approved for graduation. Matriculation may be suspended or forfeited due to severe disciplinary action, academic irregularities, excessive unexcused absence, or failure to meet financial obligations to the school.

Parent-Teacher Interviews Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled after the first marking period. Details about these interviews will be shared with families in advance of these scheduled times. If you have an academic concern at any point during the year, we encourage you to reach out to your son’s teacher or counselor to arrange a time to meet.

Passing Grade The school passing grade is 70%; the Regents passing grade is 65%. Numerical grades based on a 100-point scale are used for most courses. Letter grades indicate work that is superior (A), above average (B), average (C), below average (D), or below minimum proficiency (F). The grade of WP (Withdrawn while passing) or WF (Withdrawn while failing) will be recorded for a course dropped late in the semester; a temporary grade of INC (Incomplete) may be assigned if course requirements have not been met due to some extraordinary situation. No credit is awarded for the grades of F, WP, WF, or INC.

Physical Education Physical Education is a State and school requirement for graduation. Exemptions for physical disability require a doctor’s certificate. If a student requires exemption from a single class because of illness, he should present a doctor’s note to the school official that morning before 8:15 a.m. A student who is “unprepared” for physical education class may be referred to the VPS for disciplinary action; a student who has an unexcused absence from class will be referred to the VPS for disciplinary action and may have his grade lowered by one full letter.

Placement Placement is the sole responsibility and determination of the school. A student’s initial placement is based on a careful study of his academic performance (based on report cards and/or transcripts) and his academic potential (based on the entrance examination and/or standardized achievement tests). In selecting courses for the following academic year, the student is responsible for obtaining approvals and meeting all prerequisites, as stated in the SJCI Course Description brochure. The Faculty reviews the course requests at the end of the third and fourth marking periods, and may recommend a course change. If the parent’s request not to honor such a recommendation is approved, it is with the understanding that the student’s program of studies may not be adjusted at a later date to honor the school’s previous recommendation. A student’s initial placement and course selections, as well as any later changes, are to be approved by the parent.

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Probation (Academic) Students may be placed on academic probation for academic irregularities such as, but not limited to: multiple failures at the end of any marking period, consistent failure to meet the academic requirements of the school or of an individual class, and/or a violation of the school’s honor code.

Probation may consist of the following:

● Deprival of privileges, including but not limited to the following: removal from office held in any class, club, activity, or organization; ● Prohibited participation in any co-curricular, extracurricular, or athletic activity; ● Loss of unassigned periods or open campus privileges, ● Assigned study halls in lieu of unassigned periods; ● Remediation program as recommended by a student’s counselor and/or teachers; ● Weekly progress reports monitored by counselor and parents; ● Inability to be excused during the school day for course requirements and obligations.

The length and conditions of a student’s probation, to include eligibility, will be determined by the school administration. With recommendations by the student’s counselor and teachers, a student may review his probation status upon petition at the time of quarterly progress reports or distribution of report cards. A student with no more than one failure at the end of a quarter will be automatically removed from academic probation.

Regents Diploma Due to the evolving changes in requirements for a Regents Diploma, each student should consult his particular counselor for the requirements for the Regents Diploma and Advanced Regents Diploma for his grade level.

Regents Grades In accordance with New York State law, the grade received by a student taking any Regents examination must be recorded on his permanent records. There is no minimum grade, and the actual grade received will be recorded. The Regents examination grade may be used as the second semester examination grade; if so, the Regents mark will be used in the computation of the semester and final grades. A Regents course of study involves class attendance, homework assignments, quizzes, tests, and other activities, as well as the Regents examination that is administered at the end of the course. The granting of credit for a Regents course is based on all these factors and is not based solely on the Regents examination score.

Regents Re-Takes Some students re-take a Regents examination in an attempt to improve their grade. Students planning to retake a Regents examination should give thorough preparation for the test in January or August. Not all Regents examinations are offered in January and August. All Regents re-takes must be scheduled through the Vice Principal for Academics.

Report Cards Report cards are issued four times during the school year. At the end of the first, second, and third quarters, report cards are distributed in school; at the end of the fourth quarter, the final report card is mailed to the student’s home. The dates for report card distribution are listed in the school calendar. These are also available on PowerSchool with parental access.

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School Day The school day begins at 8:10 a.m. and consists of homeroom and nine class periods. The following regulations apply to each class period: Students should possess, at all times, the necessary textbooks, notebooks, work paper, pen, pencil, and other required tools for learning, including but not limited to their school-issued iPad; diligent attention should be paid to the teacher and the lesson; assigned work should be completed and submitted promptly at the time specified by the teacher; students should observe the classroom rules as established by the teacher; students should avoid any speech, conduct, or expression that may tend to create disorder in the classroom, interrupt the lesson, or disturb the teacher or other members of the class. Inappropriate behavior may result in disciplinary action.

Semester Examinations Examination schedules will be posted prior to each examination period. Each student is responsible for knowing the date, time, and room for each of his examinations.

A student with an examination conflict (the possibility of two examinations scheduled for the same time) must report the conflict to the Vice Principal for Academics a week prior to the start of the examination period. A suitable schedule will be arranged for students with conflicts.

EXEMPTIONS: A student may be eligible for an exemption from the semester examination by carrying a 92.5% average for the two quarterly grades. If a student is exempt, his average will be used instead of the semester examination to determine his semester grade. The subject teacher at the beginning of the course sets conditions for exemptions. The exemption policy does not apply for Regents examinations, Advanced Placement examinations, and some departmental examinations. Note: An exempted student may elect to take the semester examination. In this case, his semester grade will be computed based on his performance on the semester examination.

Advanced Placement examinations take approximately 3 hours; a student must remain in the exam room for the entire testing period. School examinations are scheduled for 90 minutes; a student must remain in the exam room for at least one hour. Regents examinations are scheduled for 3 hours; a student may not leave the exam room before 10 a.m. (first exam) or before 2 p.m. (second exam).

No notebooks, textbooks, papers, phones, iPads, Apple Watch or any other electronic device of any kind may be brought into the examination room. Students should leave all such materials in their lockers.

Students must report to the examination room on time. If a student is late for the examination, it is possible that he will be denied admittance into the exam room. If the student is admitted, he must complete the examination in the time scheduled; the time for the close of the examination will not be extended.

A student who is absent from an examination due to illness should contact the Vice Principal for Academics as soon as possible. A suitable schedule will be arranged for the student to make-up any school exam he has missed. Advanced Placement and Regents examinations are only given on the date scheduled.

Any unauthorized absence for a semester examination will result in an exam grade of zero (0) to be calculated into the final grade of the course involved. There will be no makeup exams for an unauthorized exam absence.

The semester examination counts 20% of the semester grade.

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The customary code for dress and grooming will be in effect on examination days. Students who fail to observe the dress and grooming codes will not be admitted to the examination room.

The cafeteria and bus schedules for examination periods will be posted as soon as they are available.

Students are not permitted to leave campus between examinations.

In the event of a school closing on an exam day due to inclement weather or an extraordinary reason, school examinations scheduled for that day will be postponed until the day the school reopens; all remaining examination days will be moved back accordingly.

A student exhibiting improper behavior during an examination will be dismissed from the exam room; he may also receive a failing exam grade and could possibly fail for the year. Responsibility for this decision rests with the Administration.

Any violation of specific guidelines and individual course directives related to a semester examination/assessment, including collaborative and/or alternative assessments will result in the cancellation of the examination/assessment and an exam grade of zero to be included in the semester grade calculations.

Summer School Students who must complete course work in summer school should contact the local public school district or area private school in order to determine what courses are offered. SJCI does not permit early graduation or advanced standing through summer school work, but will grant credit for the completion of health at an approved summer school. Students who delayed health from their sophomore year because of their participation in music or art programs are encouraged to take the State-required course in health during summer school if they plan to carry a full course load and continue in music/art during junior and senior years. Grades achieved in summer school courses whether at SJCI or elsewhere, whether for remediation or enrichment are entered on a student’s permanent record but are not included in the calculation of ranks or averages.

Transcripts Official transcripts are not issued to students but are sent directly to the college or employer. Transcripts are issued free of charge through the Counseling Department.

Transfer Students Students entering SJCI after freshman year will have their program of studies and graduation requirements designed by the Vice Principal for Academics and their counselor. Transfer students will have their previous course work reviewed in order to determine placement, class status, etc. Students who transfer to SJCI from out-of-state schools must meet all requirements listed for a Regents diploma in order to be awarded this Regents endorsement.

Tutorial Services In addition to the availability of teachers to give extra help to students, St. Joe’s also attempts to provide special tutorial services through peer tutoring, professional tutoring, and special classes. Contacts may be made through the Counseling Department.

Weighting Cumulative averages are determined by the weighted numerical averages of courses taken at SJCI. Advanced Placement courses and honors have a greater weight in determining cumulative averages. Advanced Placement

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courses have a weighting factor of 1.05; Honors courses have a weighting factor of 1.03; all other courses have a weighting factor of 1.00.

Withdrawals Parents are requested to inform the school as soon as possible if their son will transfer to another school. Any student who withdraws must first meet with his counselor before the withdrawal is approved. A signed parental release form is to be completed with a counselor before any school records may be sent. No records will be sent until all obligations to the school have been met, including payment of tuition and fees, return of textbooks and equipment, etc.

STUDENT LIFE Activities We believe that the education of the students must extend beyond the classroom. SJCI offers a well-rounded program of activities and sports designed to meet the needs of as many students as possible.

Participation in SJCI-sponsored activities is a privilege, not a right. To participate in SJCI activities a student must be in academic, disciplinary, and financial good standing with the school. While participating in activities, a student will follow all rules and policies as found in the SJCI handbook and/or as directed by the Principal.

A student arriving to school after 8:45 a.m. will not be allowed to participate in any athletic or other extracurricular activity that afternoon (including as a spectator) without express permission of the Vice Principal for Students. Further, a student involved in any athletic or extracurricular activity who “habitually” arrives late to school following such participation risks suspension/exclusion from that activity.

Activities that have recently been sponsored by the school include the following:

Art Club Current Events French Club

Baseball Donate Life Club FSC Club

Basketball Equity and Justice Club German Club

Big Brothers Eric S. Pitmann Ripples of Hope Golf

Bowling Eucharistic Ministers Hispanic Cultures Club

Brother Pompian Honors Academy Fall Drama Production Hockey

Chess Film Club Indoor Track

Crew Food Basket Intramural Sports

Cross Country Football Lasallian Youth Group

Lacrosse Recycling Club St. Joe’s Rocks

Long Book Club Religious Activities Student Council

Masterminds Robotics Student Prints

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Mathematics Team Sailing Swimming

Mock Trial Science Olympiad Tennis

Model U.N. Ski Club Track

National Honor Society Soccer Volleyball

Open House Spring musical Weight Lifting

Philosophy Club Squash Wrestling

Students who are interested in starting a new club or activity should take their proposal to the Vice Principal for Students to have an initial discussion about the proposal.

Advertising Those wishing to place any advertising poster or device in SJCI must contact the Vice Principal for Students for authorization. The only materials of an advertising nature that will be allowed are those directly related to school-sponsored or school-approved activities. All extracurricular activities of the school are considered school-sponsored activities. School-approved activities may include community activities, civic association activities, activities sponsored by other local schools, etc.

No advertising poster or device shall be attached to school property in such a manner as to damage the school property. Content of all advertising devices will be respectful and consonant with good taste.

No advertisement may be placed on display at SJCI without the signature or stamp of the Vice Principal for Students. Each organization is responsible for the timely removal of all advertising from bulletin boards.

Alcohol / Drugs The school administration views the use or possession of alcoholic beverages, drugs, or substance abuse of any kind during the school day or at any school-sponsored event, home or away, whether social or athletic, as an extremely serious offense. It is forbidden to carry any alcoholic beverage or any other illegal drug or narcotic substance on the school grounds; to buy, to sell, or to show any signs of the use of alcohol or other substances. A student in possession of or apprehended under the influence of alcohol or other illegal drug or narcotic substance will be subject to search, have his parent(s) brought to school immediately, be suspended from both school and all athletic/extra-curricular activities, and either placed on probation or expelled. During suspension the student may be required to submit to a substance abuse assessment and must share the results with school authorities in order to be allowed to return.

A student apprehended in the school building distributing or selling alcohol or other illegal drug or narcotic substances will be expelled from the school.

These rules are applicable to SJCI students during and after the school day, as well as on campus and off campus.

Announcement / Daily Bulletin A daily bulletin is published. Announcements are emailed to each student’s account, posted under the monitor near the Brotherhood Commons and are also posted on the website. The student is responsible for knowing each day’s announcements.

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Any group that wishes to have announcements placed in the daily bulletin must submit information to the Administrative Assistant in the Main Office by 1:00 p.m. the previous school day.

Appearance The dress and grooming code is one important way in which students assent to their participation in the community of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute. All regulations pertaining to dress and grooming are instituted to maintain both the positive climate and unity of the community, as well as creating an educational atmosphere.

In the area of dress and grooming/appearance primary importance is given to the way a student presents himself. Technical compliance of guidelines with a sloppy appearance is NOT acceptable.

Extremes of all types, therefore, are discouraged when they are interpreted as expressions of the student’s disrespect or disaffection for the community, or are disruptive to the good conduct of the school. As in all other areas, a student is expected to show cooperation with the spirit of the community and family, which underlies the dress and grooming code, as well as reasonable compliance with its literal specifications. A student lacking this spirit of community will not be allowed to attend classes until the issue is resolved and his cooperation is forthcoming.

A student is required to wear socks that must be visible at all times with appropriate shoes. Boots of any kind, and footwear that give the appearance of sneakers (with or without stripes), moccasins, shoes with fur-like interior, slippers, canvas or multi-colored shoes or the like are not considered appropriate. Students are only permitted to wear shoes in the colors of black or dark brown. Shoe height is expected to be under the anklebone. During periods of inclement weather in the winter months, a student may wear boots to/from school ONLY.

Dress pants should be neat, worn appropriately at the waist and reach at least to the anklebone. An appropriate belt must be worn. Oversized pants, pants with scoop pockets, pants with grommets or with elastic waistband or gathered ankle pant cuffs or pants with sewn exterior pockets or pants that resemble jeans in cut or material will not be permitted.

A dress shirt with a collar must be worn properly with a classical necktie or bowtie. [A dress shirt is designed to be worn fully buttoned with a tie.] If a student chooses to wear a T-shirt, only solid white T-shirts are to be worn. Should a student wish, a sport coat or dress sweater may be worn over the dress shirt and tie. Not permitted are Hawaiian shirts and flannel shirts; over-shirts; turtlenecks; turtleneck sweaters; sweatshirts; hoodies; pullover or quarter-zip made out of sweatshirt material; fleece or outerwear. Quarter-zip sweaters are acceptable as long as a student’s tie is visible at all times.

During specific times of the year, as announced by the VPS, students will be permitted the privilege of wearing the uniform St. Joe’s polo shirt as a “warm weather” substitute in place of a dress shirt and tie. Students should also be aware that even during these designated times, the standard dress code may be required on occasion – e.g. orientation days, school liturgies or other such instances as announced. If a student chooses to wear the polo, he will be permitted to wear ONLY a plain white short-sleeved T-shirt and is not allowed to wear a sweater.

Polos are to be worn with at least two buttons buttoned and tucked in at all times.

A student must keep his hair neat, clean, and combed. When combed down, hair may not touch the collar, must be at least one finger width above the eyebrows, and may be no longer than halfway down the ear nor may it be overly bulky. Extreme hairstyles in cut or color are not acceptable. No dyed hair of any color. Etchings and lines, including shaved-in part lines in the hair, are not permitted at any time.

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A student is to be clean-shaven. Beards, moustaches, or long sideburns are not permitted.

Hats/earrings/excessive items of jewelry are not to be worn within the school building.

Visible tattoos will not be permitted upon a person attending St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute. A student with visible tattoos will not be permitted to represent SJCI in athletic competition.

School regulations concerning appearance are in effect at ALL times within the school building (including Detention). [After 3:00 p.m., a student involved with work-study assignments, waiting for athletic practices, or who otherwise has cause to remain in the school building, may relax the regulations concerning appearance – always, however, within the “spirit” of the St. Joseph’s school community and consonant with appropriate good taste.] A student may NOT radically alter his school appearance when leaving the building except (1) to change from school shoes to sneakers, and/or (2) to leave his tie in his school locker. Otherwise, a student is to arrive and leave the school as dressed for the school day.

A student who has Physical Education class during the eighth period must change back into his regular attire before going to the bus or returning to the academic areas of the school building. A eighth period Physical Education student staying for after-school athletic activities may remain in his gym clothing, but is restricted to the locker room areas and the athletic field.

At specifically designated times during the school year, the dress code may be modified. In each such instance specific rules/regulations governing appearance will be published.

Questions arising relating to student appearance will be referred to the Vice Principal for Students, who is the interpreter of the school dress code. The Vice Principal for Students will make a decision regarding any questions concerning dress code and this decision will be final.

Attendance The school day begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. Absence from school should be only for legitimate reasons. When a student is absent, late, or has an early dismissal, a parent/guardian must contact the school office by 8:00 a.m. at 874-4024, ext. 300. This practice should be repeated on each and every day that a student is absent. When a student returns to school after an absence, he must bring a dated note signed by a parent/guardian stating both the date(s) and the reason(s) for the absence. This must be presented at the office of the Vice Principal for Students before homeroom period begins. The student will receive an admission pass, which should be given to his homeroom teacher. A student that is absent from school is ineligible to compete in or attend sporting events or participate in extracurricular activities on that day.

According to St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute school policy and New York State Education Law, a student may not extend vacation or recess periods beyond those dates that are published by the school.

A student who has excessive unexcused absences, as determined by the Principal, may be denied academic credit and therefore may not be eligible for promotion or graduation. A student with repeated late (tardy) arrivals will come under Administrative Review after five incidents. Detention will be assigned by the VPS. If tardiness continues the length of detention will increase and may result in Saturday/holiday detention.

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Bookstore The school bookstore is located on the first floor across from the cafeteria. The bookstore is generally open from 7:50-8:05 a.m. and as posted outside the Bookstore on a monthly basis. School supplies, paperback books, and SJCI items are available.

Brotherhood Commons Except for a student’s lunch period, only seniors may use the Brotherhood Commons during their unassigned time as an area for quiet work and relaxation. Students may not lie down or sleep and boisterous conduct is not permitted or students will lose the privilege of using this area during the school day. The cleanliness of the Brotherhood Commons is the responsibility of all that use it. Students are expected to keep the area clean and dispose of any garbage. Cafeteria Students are reminded at all times to be respectful of the authority of the individual teacher/teachers assigned to supervise the cafeteria. The cleanliness of the cafeteria is the responsibility of all who use it. Students are not allowed to sit on tables at any time. No boisterous conduct, gambling, or card playing will be tolerated.

When the students use the cafeteria for lunch, they must leave the area where they have eaten clean and neat. Receptacles are provided for the disposal of refuse; use the appropriate receptacle bin. Courtesy and good manners are expected during the lunch periods and on the lunch line. Students who are not assigned a lunch period may make arrangements with their teacher to eat lunch in the classroom at an agreed upon time. Otherwise, no food, candy, or beverage may be eaten in any part of the school except the cafeteria prior to 2:30.

Under no circumstances is a student to throw anything in the cafeteria. All papers, bags, candy, ice cream wrappers, milk containers, etc. must be PLACED in the receptacles provided in the cafeteria. Likewise, any student who abuses the privilege of using the cafeteria in any way may lose the privilege. To insure safety, glass bottles are not allowed in the school at any time.

Campus Minister The Campus Minister of SJCI promotes, encourages and develops faith and ministry in the people who are a part of our Lasallian community through retreat programs, prayer services, liturgies, and individual programs that focus on faith development, service to others, and community growth.

Cell Phones The use of cell phones on the school campus during school hours (8:10-2:30) is strictly prohibited. Cell phones are not allowed to be used during lunch periods or during study halls even to listen to music. In the case of an emergency, permission for use may be granted by the VPS or administrator. Cell phones used without permission during these hours will be confiscated and turned over to the VPS. When a cell phone is confiscated, a parent/guardian must come in to school to retrieve it from the VPS. Repeated violation of the cell phone policy will result in after school detention assigned by the VPS.

Class Cuts No student should take it upon himself to excuse himself from any class or the entire school day without permission of the Vice Principal for Students, Vice Principal for Academics, or the Principal. Regular attendance at school is required and a class cut is regarded as a very serious infraction of the school regulations. If a student cuts a class, he will serve five hours of detention. A student who skips school will be suspended. When a student cuts a

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class/skips school, parents will be notified. This notification will include the time, date, subject, and teacher of the class cut.

Repeated cuts of class by any student will be grounds for Saturday detention, suspension, probation, or dismissal.

Classrooms All students are responsible for maintaining the general cleanliness of the school facility to include the desks in each classroom. During the time that students report to one of the following areas – Brotherhood Commons, silent study room, or library, they are expected to follow those regulations mentioned elsewhere in this handbook as they pertain to each area, as well as, follow all guidelines as enumerated by the faculty member/supervisor of the area.

Conduct An atmosphere conducive to learning is to be maintained in the school at all times. A student is to conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner at all times, showing respect for all persons and property within the SJCI community. Theft, vandalism, rowdiness, destruction of school property, or other inappropriate behavior is out of place at any time and will be considered a serious offense. Any student who is guilty of this type of action will be subject to serious disciplinary action, including dismissal. Any breakage or damage to the school property that is caused by this type of action will be charged to the student responsible.

Any student whose conduct results in his being put out of a classroom by a teacher must report immediately and directly to the office of the Vice Principal for Students or Main Office.

The rules of the SJCI Handbook are in effect at all SJCI activities, home or away. On all occasions, a student must act according to the rules of simple human decency and respect. This includes strict adherence to the rules of good sportsmanship, respect to opponents, other spectators, stadium, gymnasium, and school property. Proper conduct is also required to and from activities. The use of alcohol or drugs at these activities is forbidden and such use will be subject to severe disciplinary action. A student caught using or in the possession of tobacco/e-cigarettes/vaping devices or e-juice will be disciplined as outlined elsewhere in this handbook.

A student in violation of school rules and regulations which adversely affects the educative process or endangers the health, safety, or morals of students within SJCI, or which is detrimental to the reputation of SJCI – whether such violations occur at a time when school is not in session and/or at a location other than on school property – is subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

A student who has been accused of a serious violation of school rules and regulations and/or serious breach of conduct may be placed on external suspension, pending the result of a disciplinary hearing.

Detention A student may be assigned detention by his classroom teacher (Teacher Detention) based upon inappropriate behavior within the classroom or back work owed and held at the teacher’s convenience. Administrative Detention is assigned by an administrator. The format of this detention is determined by the administrator and may include, but is not limited to, after school and/or Saturday work details.

Administrative Detention will be served at a time determined by the Vice Principal for Students. The work assigned to a student in detention must be completed before the student will be dismissed. The student is to be in dress code when reporting to detention, unless otherwise specified by the Vice Principal for Students. Assigned

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after-school detention supersedes ANY after-school activity, including early dismissal privileges, academic, extracurricular, or athletic activity. Saturday/holiday detentions may also be assigned.

If a student fails to report and complete his assigned detentions, a parent conference with the Vice Principal for Students will be required before the student returns to school.

Diversity In keeping with its Lasallian mission, St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute is committed to promoting the positive social relations within a diverse group of students, establishing a school environment of respectful and culturally sensitive interactions between students and between students and faculty. SJCI creates an inclusive Catholic educational program and pedagogy, fostering respect for individual, cultural, and socioeconomic differences, developing commitment to social responsibility, equity and justice. SJCI recognizes the value of diversity within its school community. Therefore, we seek to ensure the inclusion of these identities within the culture of our school as a major component in preparing our students for active and positive participation in our global world.

Downing Digital Library / SJCI Network The Downing Library is the information center of the school with rich research resources available to students in ​ both electronic and print formats. Subscription databases make it possible for students to access high-quality information both from school and from home via the library’s website. Students are expected to make productive use of their time, completing work of an academic nature, while in the Downing Library. The Library is more than the physical location of the Downing Library - it includes the school’s computer networks that allow students access to library materials from within and out of the school.

Student use of the school’s computers and network requires agreement to the SJCI Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

STUDENT USE OF COMPUTERIZED INFORMATION RESOURCES St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute will provide access to the computerized information resources through the school’s digital network. SJCI’s network consists of all the software, hardware, and wiring for the SJCI system, and any equipment (owned by the school) that connects to the network. The network is designed to connect students to email, online services, and the Internet. All use of the network shall be subject to the rules of the AUP.

One purpose of the AUP is to provide notice to students, parents, and guardians that, unlike most traditional instructional or library media materials, the network will allow students access to external computer networks not ​ ​ controlled by the school. It is impossible for the school to screen or review all such available material. Some of the material may be deemed unsuitable by parents and guardians for student use and access. This policy is intended to establish guidelines and regulations for acceptable student use where there will be access to external computer networks. Despite existence of such guidelines and regulations, it will not be possible to completely prevent access to computerized information that is inappropriate for students. Furthermore, students may have the ability to access such information from their homes or other locations off school premises. Parents and guardians of students must be willing to set and convey standards for appropriate and acceptable use of the network or any ​ other electronic media or communication.

Generally, the same standards of acceptable student conduct that apply to any school activity shall apply to the use of the network. Students who engage in unacceptable use may lose access to the network and may be subject to further discipline under the SJCI Conduct and Discipline Policy. SJCI reserves the right to pursue legal action against a student who willfully, maliciously, or unlawfully damages or destroys property of the school, as per handbook rules and regulations regarding conduct.

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Student files stored on the network, and other electronic storage areas, including SJCI email, will be treated like school lockers: such areas shall be considered to be school property subject to inspection and control. All student hardware, such as laptops, digital organizers, or storage media, brought in to school are also subject to inspection. School administration may access all such files and communications to insure system integrity and that users are complying with the requirements of this policy.

Regulations for network use are in addition to the general requirements of acceptable student behavior expected under the SJCI Conduct and Discipline Policy. The following specific activities shall be prohibited by student users of SJCI’s network as per this, the school’s AUP.

● Using the SJCI’s network to obtain, view, download, send, print, display, or otherwise gain access to or transmit materials that are unlawful and/or abusive (i.e. Cyberbullying), obscene, pornographic, or contrary to the philosophy of SJCI. ● Damaging, disabling, or otherwise interfering with the operation of the SJCI network through physical action or electronic means. ● Engaging in wasteful practices, such as, sending spam, loading non-academic files into network folders, or printing multiple copies of files. ● Using unauthorized or illegal software on the SJCI network or violating copyright laws. ● Disclosing an individual’s password to others, or using others’ passwords. ● Changing, copying, renaming, deleting, reading, or otherwise accessing files or software not created by the student without expressed permission of the System Administrator. ● Students will refrain from using social networks (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, IMessage, or any other messaging app or the like, etc.) as well as chat rooms. Outside of school students that use ​ these platforms are expected to make appropriate and responsible decisions. Using or posting on Social Media in a negative, derogatory or threatening way could lead to loss of privilege and disciplinary action up to an including, detention, loss of privilege, suspension, probation and expulsion. ● Cyberbullying is strictly prohibited.

The Principal is authorized to establish regulations and procedures as necessary to implement the terms of this policy.

SJCI is not responsible for the security of a student’s personal computer brought to school.

SJCI IPAD / ONE-TO-ONE PROGRAM Each enrolled student will receive a SJCI iPad for school use. Student use of these SJCI iPads is governed by both the existing SJCI AUP, as stated in this handbook, and the iPad specific "Policy, Procedure, and Acceptable Use" document which is distributed to students upon receipt of the iPad as well as being located on the school website.

A synopsis of the iPad Acceptable Use Policy is as follows

● The iPad is an educational tool and must be treated as such. ● Grades 9 and 10 will have a restricted app store. Grades 11 and 12 will restrict specific apps deemed inappropriate for a school device. ● Any appropriate recreational apps or websites can only be used in cafeteria during lunch periods or in the Commons. ● All personalization changes and downloads of any type to the SJCI iPads must be appropriate. ● Students will not use SJCI’s network to download music, videos, pictures, or any other files or content without permission from the classroom teacher or the Technology Department.

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● Students will set a password to unlock their iPads. Students are responsible for remembering this password and not sharing it. ● Logging into another student’s iPad is prohibited. ● The use of the camera function of the iPad for any purpose including video streaming and recording is entirely prohibited during school hours, unless authorized by the teacher for direct instructional use under their supervision. ● Students may not alter the configuration of any iPad owned by SJCI. ● Taking photos or videos, or recording audio, of faculty or staff is not allowed.

Parents and Guardians should talk with their children about the values and standards that their son(s) should follow on the use of the internet just as they do on the use of all media information sources such as television, telephones, movies, and radio.

Early Dismissal Early dismissals are strongly discouraged as they result in the loss of class time by the student. Parents should arrange all appointments either after school hours or on holidays. In the exceptional case when a student must be excused early, he should present a note to the Office of the Vice Principal for Students before 8:00 a.m. and the school must receive a phone call that same morning from the student’s parent/guardian confirming the early dismissal.

Eligibility A student with two failing grades at the time of the distribution of student report cards will be automatically ​ placed on academic probation and become ineligible to participate in any/all SJCI athletic, extracurricular, and co-curricular activities. There will be scheduled review date(s) in the following marking period when the student can petition the Vice Principal for Academics to review the status of his eligibility.

A student with three or more failing grades at the time of distribution of student reports will be automatically ​ placed on academic probation and become ineligible to participate in any/all SJCI athletic, extracurricular, and co-curricular activities for the remainder of the quarter.

Any student who receives a failing grade at the end of the school year, requiring a “summer school” program of remediation, may be placed on academic probation at the beginning of the next school year, with his academic status reviewed by the school administration at the time of PowerSchool grade postings for the first marking period are submitted. Further, any student who receives a failing grade at the end of the school year must successfully remedy such during the summer as indicated elsewhere in the student handbook. Successful completion of any/all failing grades must be submitted to the Counseling Department by September 1st of the next ​ academic year. A student whose failure has not been remedied by that date will not be allowed to return to SJCI.

Extracurricular Use and Abuse Policy Participating in extracurricular activities [an extracurricular event is described as any event that takes place outside of the normal school day (Monday-Friday, 8:10 AM-2:30 PM)] at Saint Joseph’s Collegiate Institute is considered a privilege. Students participating in these events are expected to have respect for both their physical and mental well-being. The use of drugs and alcohol are detrimental to the objectives of these programs. The following procedures will be strictly enforced. Students and parents are advised to read the policy carefully.

The use or possession of the following substances is prohibited:

● Tobacco or tobacco products of any kind

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● E-cigarettes, Vaping devices of any kind and/or E-liquid ● Alcohol and alcoholic beverages in any form ● Illegal drugs, including but not limited to those substances defined as “controlled substances” according to New York statute ● Steroids, human growth hormones unless directed by a physician ● Substances purported to be illegal, abusive or performance enhancing ● Prescription drugs not administered by the school nurse

E-cigarettes, vaping and the like will be treated in the same manner as tobacco products. Their use is prohibited and those caught in possession of or using such will be liable to the same sanctions as appear in this section.

A student in violation of, in possession of or apprehended under the influence of any substance listed in the above paragraph of the policy which occurs at any time throughout the year at school or at a school function, or any violation outside of school which is observed by a school official [a school official includes any member of the school administration, faculty, staff, or coaching staff] or law enforcement official, will be subject to search, have his parents brought to school immediately and be suspended from school for a period of time to be determined by the administration.

Subsequently a hearing will be held with the student, parent(s)/guardian(s) to review the incident with the VPS (or his designee), the Program Moderator or Director, or in the case of an athlete, the Director of Athletics and the school official who witnessed the event. Decisions regarding consequences will be made in conjunction with the VPS.

The student may also be suspended from all extracurricular activity participation for a period of time determined by the school administration, and may also be required to perform a number of service hours prior to reinstatement. Additional conditions for any consideration for reinstatement to any extra-curricular participation may also be set forth at this time.

The school administration will ultimately determine if the student should be permitted to remain a member of the Saint Joseph’s Collegiate Institute community.

Fighting As a school community based on Gospel values, respect for all, and the principles of self-control and self-discipline exercised by all its members, a student at SJCI is expected at all times to avoid serious confrontations with others in the school community. If a student believes a problem is starting he is expected to see a teacher, counselor, or ​ the VPS to prevent the conflict. SJCI administration and staff are available to assist a student in remedying such a ​ situation.

Fighting is considered grounds for suspension and/or dismissal.

Fire Safety and Drills For the safety of all members of the school community, it is necessary that everyone observe strictly and abide by fire and safety rules. These rules are few and simple. They include no smoking in the building. All combustible materials are to be carefully secured. Students working in the science labs are especially cautioned to exercise care in the use of flammable materials common to their classes.

Fire drills are an important safety measure and are required by law. They are held to prepare you for safe evacuation of the building in case of an actual fire. Students should familiarize themselves with the exit routes

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from throughout the building and should move silently to these exits immediately upon hearing the alarm bell. Students should respond to the alarm bell quietly and without hesitation at all times, including after-school hours.

Food / Beverages Food and beverages (excluding water) are to be consumed in the cafeteria only before school and during lunch ​ periods. Vending machines in the locker room and music hallways are off limits until 2:30. Students who are not ​ assigned a lunch period may make arrangements with their teacher to eat lunch in the classroom at an agreed upon time.

Gambling / Game playing Students are not permitted to gamble on the school campus. Likewise, students are not permitted to play games such as cards or electronic games, whether on personal computers, cell phones, iPads, or the like during the school day. Gambling is considered a serious offense and is considered grounds for suspension and/or dismissal.

Gum Chewing Gum chewing is not permitted any place on campus at any time.

Harassment Harassment is a term used to describe repeated words, gestures, and actions that tend to annoy, alarm or abuse another person. Bullying is a type of harassment that involves some sort of force, whether overt or subtle. Cyberbullying is the use of cell phones, instant messaging, e-mail, chat rooms or social networking sites such as Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter to harass threaten or intimidate someone.

Harassment in any form or of any type will not be tolerated at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute. Any student involved in such activity will be subject to severe disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.

Sexual harassment is defined as unwanted, unwelcomed, and unsolicited sexual advances whether by word, gesture, or physical contact. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, the display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures, sexual innuendo, jokes or suggestive comments, and offensive gestures. This form of behavior by any member of the SJCI school community is prohibited on the campus or at any school related activity whether that involvement is with another member of the school community or any other person. Individuals who feel harassed or who are offended by the inappropriate behavior of others are encouraged to report their concerns to a member of the school administration.

Identification Cards Students will receive a school identification card during the orientation process at the beginning of the school year. A picture of the student will be taken and will appear on the card. Since a student may be requested to present the ID Card for identification during the school year, students must carry their card with them at all times. This includes to and from school and at school activities, home or away. If a student loses his identification card, he should see the Vice Principal for Students immediately.

Identification Number The school identification number for SAT, ACT, and CEEB applications is 331-095. Illness If a student becomes ill during the school day, he must request his teacher’s permission to report to the Vice Principal for Students or to the school nurse. (Note – specific guidelines and procedures for student use of the

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Health Office are posted by the school nurse and must be adhered to by all students who use this office. No student should be in the Health Office for any other reason than illness!) The student may not leave the building without authorization. If the illness requires that the student be sent home, the parents will be notified by phone; if the parent cannot be contacted, another adult relative or neighbor will be called. It is imperative that a phone number be left with the Administrative Assistant in the event that parents are out of town and cannot be contacted with the phone number on file in the school.

Immunization Students must comply with all requirements of the State Education and Health Departments to enter and maintain enrollment at SJCI.

Insurance All students, including those participating in interscholastic athletic activities, are covered by the school’s student insurance policy. This insurance is commonly called supplementary insurance which means that the insurance policy of the parents is primary and coverage at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute is processed subsequently. Any student injured should report to the nurse as soon as possible and file an Accident Report.

Please note, however, that football insurance (ONLY) has a $500.00 deductible.

Interscholastic Athletics Mission Statement: The St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Athletic Department is committed to academic and athletic ​ excellence by developing future leaders for life after high school through competition and accountability. We will provide an educational experience committed to the highest academic, athletic, and ethical standards.

Role of the Student Athlete: Being at student athletes at St. Joe’s means that you are committing to a tradition of ​ excellence bigger than any one individual. You will be held to the highest of standards academically, athletically, and socially. You are part of a unique group that includes generations of successful student athletes. You are expected to accept the responsibility of positively representing St. Joe’s and all of our alumni both on and off the field.

Student Athlete Expectations:

● Follow St. Joe’s, athletic department, MMHSAA, and team rules ● Positively represent St. Joe’s at all times (including social media) ● Be accountable for all actions and decisions Athlete’s Parents Expectations:

● Support the St. Joe’s, athletic department, MMHSAA, and team rules ● Exercise good sportsmanship toward officials, opposing team's, opposing fans at both home and away events

Respect department protocol, chain of command and facility rules

Attendance The student athlete must attend school the day of an athletic contest in order to participate in the athletic contest. [See school administration for any special request.] If a student athlete is absent on the day of an athletic contest, he may not participate in nor attend the athletic contest. If a student athlete is absent from school, arrives after 8:45am without a valid excuse, he may not participate in any athletically related activities on the day of his absence/illegal lateness.

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Conduct and Dress The rules and regulations of SJCI inform a student athlete of how he is to conduct himself while travelling to and participating in an athletic contest. There are additional expectations that pertain to student athletes because they are often off site representing St. Joe’s in a public setting. This includes but is not limited to the use of profanities, meeting SJCI appearance standards (hair and facial hair), adhering to the SJCI dress code.

Equipment Team uniforms and equipment are to be used only for appropriate team activities. Student athletes will return school owned uniforms and equipment when a student athlete’s participation in a sport is over for the season (i.e. at the end of a season or after leaving a team). Student athletes are financially responsible for soiled, damaged, or lost equipment.

Injuries If a student athlete is injured during practice or an athletic contest, he should immediately inform the coach and athletic trainer, who will take appropriate measures to care for the injury.

If a student athlete becomes aware of an injury after he leaves the school property, he should contact the coach and athletic trainer and inform them of his injury.

Physical Permission Form In order to participate or practice in any SJCI athletic program, a student athlete must have on file with the health office a physical permission form, signed by both the doctor and parent/guardian, for the concurrent academic year. Any attempt to participate prior to the submission of this form may result in a student’s suspension or exclusion from athletic activity.

Substance Use and Abuse See “Extra-curricular Substance Use and Abuse Policy”. ​ Intramural Athletics Throughout the school year, intramural teams are organized for those students who wish to participate.

Lateness A student should be seated in homeroom by 8:10. Any student who is not in homeroom by 8:10 a.m. is considered late and must report to the Office of the Vice Principal for Students for a late pass. This late pass must be presented to the teacher in order to be admitted to class. Any student who is late for school, for any reason, must report to the Vice Principal for Students that same day to explain the reason for his lateness. If the student is late because of an emergency, he must bring a note from his parent/guardian explaining the situation. In determining the appropriate sanctions, the Vice Principal for Students will determine if the lateness was beyond the student’s control.

Any student who is late without a parent or doctor note, and lateness could have been avoided, will serve detention at a time to be determined by the VPS. Any student who is late/absent more than five times in the marking period will come under Administrative Review. Any student who is late five or more times will be ​ assigned detention by the VPS. Continual lateness will result in lengthier detention including after school, Saturday and/or Holidays.

A student must also be on time for his classes during the day. If a student is late to class, due to his own carelessness, the classroom teacher may recommend him to the VPS for detention. Students are allowed four minutes between periods to get to each class.

Lockers All lockers made available for student use on the school premises, including lockers located in the corridors, in the Physical Education and Athletic areas, and in the Music Department area, remain the property of the school. These lockers are made available for student use in storing school supplies and personal items necessary for use at

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school, but the lockers are not to be used to store items which cause or can reasonably be foreseen to cause injury, an interference with school purposes of an educational function, or which are forbidden by state law or school rules.

Except for a copy of his class schedule, a student is not to post anything in his school locker. Only school-purchased Master combination locks are permitted on any/all student lockers. It is the student’s responsibility to have his combination lock LOCKED on his locker at all times – in any location within the school ​ building. The school will not be responsible for any material removed from these student lockers. Valuables should NOT be brought to school. The school is also not responsible for items left unlocked in any locker in the ​ school. A student must secure his valuables during all classes including Physical Education, Instrumental Music, and after school athletic/extracurricular activities.

Lockers assigned each student at the beginning of the school year are not to be changed without permission of the Vice Principal for Students.

The student’s use of the locker does not diminish the school’s ownership or control of the locker. SJCI retains the right to inspect the locker and its contents, book bags, backpacks, and other such items to insure the locker is being used in accordance with its intended purpose and to eliminate fire or other hazards, maintain sanitary conditions, attempt to locate lost or stolen material.

Lost and Found All found articles must be turned in to the office of the Vice Principal for Students immediately. Inquiries for lost articles may be made at that office either before or after school. If lost and found articles are not claimed within a reasonable period of time, they will be discarded. Students are strongly urged to place their name in all clothing and to clearly mark all books, bags, calculators, clothes, sneakers and other items so that they might be easily returned/reclaimed.

Medication Policy This policy applies to all prescription and over-the-counter medications. Students and parents must be aware that medication may be given in school if it is a standing order that is absolutely necessary during school hours. It must be in the original container and properly labeled with: patient name, name of medication, dosage, time to be given and accompanied by a written request from the doctor and parent to administer the medication at school and approved by the school nurse. To ensure the safety of your child and others, medication must be brought to school by a parent/guardian. ALL medication is to be in the possession of the school nurse.

Noncustodial Parents St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute will presume that the noncustodial parent has the authority to request information concerning his/her child and shall release such information upon request. If, however, a custodial parent wishes to limit the noncustodial parent’s access to records, it is his/her responsibility to obtain and present to the school a court order or other legally binding instrument that limits or denies access to the student’s records or information.

Off-Campus Behavior SJCI students represent the school at all times, during and after school, on campus and off campus. Any student whose conduct is detrimental to the reputation of the school or who violates the policies found in the SJCI Handbook may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension and/or expulsion.

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Open Campus Open Campus is a privilege that may be granted by the administration to the members of the Senior Class. This privilege is granted in order to help students make a smooth transition to college life and to help them grow in responsibility, maturity, cooperation and the ability to use free time wisely. Specific guidelines concerning the Open Campus privilege will be published when/if the policy is to go into effect.

Parking The school parking lot will be available for faculty, staff, and seniors ONLY during the regular school day – i.e. 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Additional SJCI parking lots may be available for more parking availability during the school ​ day. Seniors and juniors should look for emails from the VPS and listen to the daily announcements to learn about additional parking. However, all students who drive to school should register their cars with the Office of ​ the Vice Principal for Students. Students should register all cars they drive to school during the school year.

The “one-way” circular drive located adjacent to Kenmore Avenue, directly in front of the school, is reserved for school bus traffic ONLY between 7:00-8:00 a.m., and again from 2:15-3:15 p.m. This area is available during the school day to drop off or pick up students, and for visitors to the school. A limited number of parking spaces will be available for visitor parking during the school day.

Faculty, Staff, and those seniors permitted to park in the school parking lot during the school day (see above) will be informed of those areas designated for parking during orientation in September. It is understood that student passengers in any vehicle driven by another student have their parents’ permission to ride in that vehicle. The number of passengers carried in a vehicle should not exceed the capacity for which it was designated. The speed limit on the school grounds for all cars is 10 MPH and must be observed at all times. SJCI is not responsible for any damage done to any car on the property. The privilege of parking on the school property will be revoked for students who frequently arrive late or who give evidence of not driving according to school, state, or local regulations.

In the interest of student safety, students being driven by parents should be discharged/picked up on the side streets adjacent to the school (Hartford or Fayette Avenues), but away from those areas designated for school buses. Please do NOT pick-up/discharge students on Kenmore Avenue or in the school parking lot.

Students with vehicles parked off school property who create a disturbance of any kind will be reported to their parents. Subsequent action will be determined by the school administration.

Members of the St. Joseph’s school community are also asked NOT to park in the area “south” of the entrance driveway to the Tudor Apartment complex on Fayette, Rockne, and Truesdale Avenues during the regular school day as this area is reserved for tenants of those apartments.

With respect to the specific areas noted immediately above, as well as for all vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the vicinity of or coming to/from SJCI, students should be mindful of and respectful of the privacy and the property of all with whom they come into contact. Students found to be parked illegally will be subject to disciplinary action determined by the Vice Principal for Students.

Personal Laptops During the school day a student may use his personal laptop ONLY for school related work. Using it for any other reason will result in the laptop being confiscated and returned to a parent. These devices may not be connected to the SJCI network, but are available for offline use.

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Personal Listening Devices/Cell phones iPods and other personal listening devices including cell phones, wireless and bluetooth speakers are not to be ​ ​ used in the school building during the school day. A student who chooses to bring such items to school should be aware that SJCI is neither responsible for the security of the item nor for its loss. If such items are used during the ​ school day they will be confiscated and turned into the VPS. Phone Calls to School All calls regarding school matters should be made to the school office between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Calls should not be made to the school on weekends and holidays. Parents should not request the school staff to extend messages to their sons during the school day. In cases of emergency, such requests may be channeled to the Vice Principal for Students. At no time are phone calls to be made to the Brothers’ residence or the home of any other faculty or staff member.

Probation As is the case with severe academic irregularities, in extreme cases students may be placed on disciplinary probation for failure to comply with the rules/regulations listed in the handbook and consistent with the philosophy of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute. Such students are liable to the same restrictions cited elsewhere in this handbook for ACADEMIC PROBATION, and will have their status reviewed at the close of the following semester.

Proms / Date Dances The Senior Prom, Student Council, Freshman/Sophomore Date Dance and Senior/Junior Holiday Date Dance are private affairs conducted exclusively for the students of SJCI and their dates, and are under the direct supervision of the school. Specific guidelines and permission slips) are published and distributed to the students prior to each ​ ​ of these affairs.

Recording Audio or video recording or distribution of recordings of faculty or school activities without the explicit permission of the administration is entirely prohibited. Audio and/or video recording of faculty or staff members is prohibited.

School Cleanliness Each individual shares the responsibility for keeping our school clean. To fulfill this responsibility students should avoid throwing papers, etc. in the classrooms and corridors and should pick up papers, etc. in the instructional and general areas. Students are strongly encouraged to keep their locker clean. ​ School Closing If inclement weather or other conditions require that the school be closed, it will be announced specifically that St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute will be closed. The radio stations that will announce our closings are: WBEN, WGR, WEBR, and WWKB. SJCI automatically closes if Ken-Ton school district closes. The School Messenger alert system will also be used to advise parents of the school closing.

School Emergency Procedures SJCI has a school emergency plan that may be consulted for resources and standard operating procedures dealing with man-made and natural emergencies.

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● The GO HOME procedure may be implemented when a situation such as heavy snow warning, etc. is imminent. This would occur at any time of the day after the students are on their way to school, or while school is in session. ● The HOLD procedure will be implemented when there is a situation in which students and staff should be kept within the school building. For example: high wind, rain, blizzard, etc. This procedure may be implemented at any time of the day even eliminating scheduled dismissal.

The plan may affect the whole school or a portion of it.

School Facilities Any time a student is using the property, a faculty member or coach must supervise the activity. Any student involved in vandalism will be responsible for payment of the damage, cleaning if necessary and will be subject to ​ dismissal from SJCI.

School Promotional Publications Enrollment of a student at SJCI implies consent of the student’s parent or guardian of the use of photographs in the school’s publications such as yearbook and newspaper, as well as in other school promotional projects such as viewbooks, posters, newspaper articles, and the like.

Smoking The use or possession of tobacco substances or “vaping” products (e.g. e-cigarettes) in any form by students anywhere in the school building or on the campus is forbidden. The campus is defined as the square block of the school and includes both sides of Kenmore Avenue from Duluth/Louvaine to Newport/Truesdale. Students caught using or in possession of these substances/devices are subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension (from school and all activities) as determined by the Vice Principal for Students.

Suspension Attendance at SJCI is a privilege. A student accused of a serious wrong either on campus or off campus may be suspended until the problem is resolved. A student accused of a serious wrong will be told what he has done wrong, and will given a chance to be heard. His parents will then be informed of the suspension.

Serious infractions of the rules and regulations will be grounds for either internal (“in-school”) or external suspension. The student will be required to bring his parent(s) to school before his re-admission will be considered. A student placed on internal suspension is responsible for all class work assigned during this time and may contact teachers to make arrangements to complete tests, quizzes, etc. given during this time. A student placed on external suspension is responsible for all class work assigned during the period of suspension. Failure to complete assignments during a period of external suspension may result in failure for the marking period or further disciplinary action.

Any student placed on either internal or external suspension may not take part in any school-sponsored extracurricular activity.

Telephones Telephones in the school offices are for school business.

Textbooks With the exception of paperback books, textbooks are provided to the students by the local public school district. These loaned books are the property of the school district. Students are to take care not to damage or lose these

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books in order to avoid fines. Completing the required requisition forms and meeting the deadlines of the school districts are important responsibilities of the parent in order to take advantage of this service. Students must write their names in all books. Students are responsible for the condition of their textbooks and replacement of the textbooks if necessary.

Transportation It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to provide transportation to and from extracurricular activities or events. While attending SJCI a student may decide to ride with another student or parent, or may decide to provide transportation himself. Such decisions are solely the responsibility of the parent/guardian and not those of SJCI.

Students living within 15 miles of SJCI are eligible for bus transportation provided by their local public school st district. Bus transportation must be applied for annually prior to April 1 ​ of the year preceding attendance. ​ Students riding public or private bus lines are expected to be well-behaved, responsible for observing all rules regarding safety and conduct, and are accountable to SJCI for such. As elsewhere, the use of tobacco or tobacco substances, e-cigarettes or vaping devices in any form is not permitted on any school bus. Students who are uncooperative or disruptive will be denied the right to use school buses for a determined period of time. Student ID cards must be shown on demand to the bus driver.

Since bus transportation is provided for students by the individual school districts, questions concerning or problems arising from such transportation will be resolved jointly by the student, his parents, the school district involved, and the Vice Principal for Students. Please be advised each school district has their own set of rules. It ​ is a family’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with these rules. The school district has the final say on whether a student is able to continue to ride the bus after an infraction.

“Unassigned Time” Guidelines No student should be in the corridors during periods. Four minutes are allowed between periods, and in the middle of each of the lunch periods, for students to move about the building. During unassigned time students should report to one of the following areas – Brotherhood Commons, library – and follow all guidelines mentioned elsewhere in this handbook. A student that is unassigned and found in areas not approved will be assigned detention by the VPS.

As a general rule, students are not permitted outside the school building without express permission of the Vice Principal for Students. Seniors who are not scheduled for a class during the eighth period are permitted to leave for the day after their seventh period class.

Vacation and Holiday Travel It is common in schools for teachers to arrange to take groups of students for trips abroad or to other destinations during school vacation periods and teachers working at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute frequently make such arrangements.

The administration of the school regards such activities as potentially laudable and valuable but it must emphasize that, although the school usually has every confidence in the competence and reliability of its teachers, all such travel undertaken during school holidays or vacation periods is a matter for private arrangement between the parents of the students and the individual teacher, and St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute accepts no responsibility therein unless arrangements are sanctioned and sponsored by the school and advertised as such.

Parents are asked to note, therefore, that SJCI does not accept liability for accident or injury to or assault upon any student or loss or damage to the property of any student or the public while the student is taking part in any travel

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or activity during school vacations arranged by any teacher employed by the school, howsoever or wheresoever caused, whether or not such accident, injury, assault, loss or damage was attributable to the negligence of any teacher or to any other cause whatsoever.

Valuables Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money or other personal valuables to school. Students are responsible for their personal property, and the school will not accept responsibility for the loss of personal property. Students should keep lockers locked at all times and never share their combination with other students. If it is absolutely necessary to bring large amounts of money or other valuables to school, please leave them under the direct supervision of an administrator.

Visitors to School Friends of students are not permitted to visit SJCI without prior permission of the Vice Principal for Students. Students who receive this permission must remain with the visitor for the entire school day, and the visitor must follow the program of the SJCI student. Visitors must also follow the dress code of the school.

Friends may not enter the school building or come onto the school property at any time during the school day. Trespassers are breaking the law, and appropriate action will be taken with them.

A “Marauder for the Day” visit of eighth grade students interested in attending SJCI is arranged in the fall. Students interested in the program should contact the Admissions Office for further information.

Weapons St. Joseph’s provides a safe and secure learning environment for all members of the school community. There will be zero tolerance for the possession or use of any item/weapon (including but not limited to intimidation or threats) which may cause harm or be reasonably understood to cause harm, to any individual or group in the community. In any/every instance, the student will be liable to expulsion at the discretion of the Principal.

Weight Room This facility is located immediately to the west of the gymnasium. Students may use this facility only under direct faculty/staff adult supervision, and must adhere to all guidelines/regulations as posted.

Administration reserves the right to waive and/or deviate from any and all academic and disciplinary regulations for just cause at its discretion.

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