DeMATHA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PARENT AND STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021
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2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S. • Lafayette, IN 47909 • 765.471.8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 175341_5208 1 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CALENDAR, BELL SCHEDULE, ACADEMIC INFORMATION...... 43 AND CLASS ROTATION...... 7 Academic Program...... 44 Handbook Modifications...... 24 Suggestions for Improving Study Habits...... 44 Use of School Name and Logo...... 24 The Earning of Credit Units...... 45 Student Images...... 24 Selection of Teachers...... 45 GENERAL INFORMATION...... 25 Graduation Requirements...... 45 School Governance and Administration...... 26 Sample Program...... 46 DeMatha Catholic High School Mission Statement....26 Program of Studies...... 47 School Philosophy...... 26 Grading System...... 51 DeMatha Man...... 27 Quality Points Assigned Per Semester...... 51 History of DeMatha...... 27 Rank in Class...... 51 The Trinitarians...... 30 Academic Recognition...... 51 Finances...... 30 Promotion...... 51 Office Hours...... 32 Diplomas with Distinction...... 51 School Hours...... 32 Failing Grades for Seniors and Graduation...... 52 Daily and Weekly Bulletins...... 32 Academic Quarters...... 52 Parent Alert...... 32 Report Cards...... 52 DM Stag Store...... 32 Grades Published to Parent Portal...... 52 Change of Address...... 33 Grade Changes and Incomplete Grades...... 52 Student ID and ID Cards...... 33 Classroom Visits by Parents...... 52 Fundraising Drives...... 33 Electronic Recording by Parents...... 53 Emergency Health Care...... 33 Academic Probation and Extracurricular Ineligibility....53 Reporting of Child Abuse And/Or Neglect...... 33 Athletic Extracurricular Activities...... 53 Search of Student Lockers, Bookbags, Fall Sports Season...... 53 Clothing and Automobiles...... 33 Winter Sports Season...... 54 Use of Public Law Enforcement Officials Spring Sports Season...... 54 by the School...... 33 Hockey...... 54 Athletic Injuries...... 33 Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities...... 55 Student Health Records...... 34 Failing Grades...... 55 Participation on Interscholastic Teams...... 34 Teacher Selection...... 55 Concussion Testing...... 34 Sequence Courses...... 55 Field Trips...... 34 Summer School...... 55 Lost and Found...... 34 Dropping Courses...... 56 Transportation to and from School Functions...... 34 Transfer Procedures...... 56 Re-Enrollment...... 34 School Records...... 56 Snow Days or Other Emergencies...... 35 Significant Academic Assessment Schedule...... 56 Snow Policy for Bus Transportation...... 35 Retake Policy for Major Tests...... 56 Extended Forced School Closings...... 35 Final Examinations...... 57 Messages for Students...... 35 Academic Awards Night...... 57 Shuttle to College Park Metro Station...... 35 Materials Fee...... 57 Extra-Curricular Activities...... 36 THE COUNSELING CENTER...... 58 Awards Presented at Baccalaureate The Counseling Center...... 59 And/Or Graduation...... 36 Student Record Keeping...... 59 The National Honor Society, Valois Chapter...... 37 Disclosure Policy...... 60 Campus Ministry Program...... 38 Confidential Reporting Box...... 60 Dr. Daniel J. McMahon Library...... 40 STUDENT PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS....61 Parent and Booster Organizations...... 41 Student Procedures and Regulations...... 62
4 APPENDICES...... 76 Appendix I...... 91 Appendix A...... 77 Research Databases...... 91 Drug and Alcohol Abuse...... 77 Appendix J...... 92 Appendix B...... 77 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act...... 92 School Regulations with Respect to Appendix K...... 94 Academic Dishonesty...... 77 Safety Plans at DeMatha Catholic High School....94 Appendix C...... 79 Crisisgo & Safe2speakup...... 94 Parent Permission Form for Field Trips and Parent Response to Emergency Situation Release of Liability (Sample)...... 79 at DeMatha...... 94 Appendix C Continued...... 80 How to Respond When an Active Shooter DeMatha Catholic High School Field Trip is in Your Vicinity...... 94 Information Sheet (Sample)...... 80 Fire...... 95 Appendix D...... 81 Evacuation / Relocation...... 96 Statement Concerning the Reporting of Teachers...... 96 Child Abuse and Neglect...... 81 Earthquake...... 96 Appendix E...... 82 During an Earthquake...... 96 DeMatha Catholic High School After an Earthquake...... 96 Student Technology Policy...... 82 Intruder / Hostage...... 97 Appendix F...... 85 Intruder: “An Unauthorized Person Who National Collegiate Athletic Association Enters School Property.”...... 97 (NCAA)...... 85 If Intruder Refuses to Leave...... 97 Appendix G...... 89 Hostage Situation...... 97 Sample Transcript...... 89 Severe Storm...... 97 Appendix H...... 90 Severe Wind, Snow, Rain, Hail, Thunderstorms, DeMatha Catholic High School Tornadoes, Hurricanes & Flash Floods...... 97 (Sample - Parking Permit)...... 90
5 DeMATHA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 4313 MADISON STREET HYATTSVILLE, MD 20781
240-764-2200 Main Number 240-764-2275 Fax Number Web Site: www.dematha.org
Fr. James R. Day, O.SS.T. President
Daniel J. McMahon, Ph.D. Principal
William C. Clark Assistant Principal
Shaka D. Dickerson Dean of Students
Anne N. Metz Finance Director
Maureen Mann Ritz, MA., L.C.P.C. Director of Guidance and Counseling
Thomas J. Krawczewicz Director of Educational Resources
6 CALENDAR BELL SCHEDULE AND CLASS ROTATION
7
12:00noon - SAT
9:00am
Independence Day
Uniform Measurements Uniform 4 11 18 25 1
FRI Classes End
Summer School High 3 10 17 24 31
End THU
Summer Prep Classes 2 9 16 23 30
WED Fall Athletes
ATS Health DueForms 1 8 15 22 29
TUE
July 2020 July 7 14 21 28
MON
6 13 20 27
SUN
5 12 19 26
8
12:00noon - SAT Measurements
8:00 Swap & Uniform
DPO Book/Uniform 8 15 22 29
10:30
-
12:30 - 2:30 -
No Classes
-
FRI ID Pictures 3/3 Opening DayOpening
7 14 21 28 Juniors 11:00 1:00Seniors Freshmen Sophomores 9:00
2/2
3:00pm 3:00pm - THU ID Pictures ID Pictures Opening Day 2 Day Opening Senior Pictures
9:00am
ooooooooooooooo Transfer Opening Day Freshmen Experience-Freshmen 6 13 27 20
1:00pm 3:00pm 3:00pm
- - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 9:00am 1/19:00am New Teacher New Coffee - WED Freshmen & JV & Freshmen All GradesAll Orientation Orientation 9:00 Opening Day 1 Day Opening Country Begin Senior Pictures 9:00am 9:00am Course Changes Freshmen Parent
19 12 Freshmen Experience 8:00am Football, Soccer, Cross 5 26
1:00pm 3:00pm
- - 3:00pm 3:00pm - New Teacher Teacher New TUE Orientation Orientation 9:00 Senior Pictures 9th Grade9th Only Transfer Parent
9:00am 9:00am
Course Changes Faculty MeetingsFaculty Cookout 5:30pm. Cookout 18
4 11 25
4/4
August 2020 August 2:55pm 2:55pm
- 9:00am MON All Students All
8:15am Regular Classes Varsity Varsity Football Faculty MeetingsFaculty
Convocation Center
17 3 10 24 31
s s ’ 4:00pm - 23 SUN Mother 2:00 Welcome TeaWelcome
Freshmen & TransfersFreshmen & 2 9 16 30
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2:00pm - SAT ACT Test 12:00
Men of DM Cookout DM Cookout of Men 5 12 19 26
8/8
12/12 22/22 17/17
URBAN PLUNGE FRI Hours Due Drop/Add Courses Courses Drop/Add
Grades Updated
Summer Service Service Summer
Bake Sale Freshmen
ooooooooooooooo 12:50 Early Dismissal 12:50Dismissal Early oooooooooooooo oooooooooooooo 18
4 11 25
7 7 7/
Ups 21/21 11/11 16/16 16/16 -
12:30pm 12:30pm - 9:15am 9:15am 11:30am - - 7:00pm 7:00pm THU 8:15 Junior Parent 8:30
10:30am
Ring MeasurementsRing ID Picture Make Informational Coffee Coffee Informational Senior Parent Meeting ooooooooooooooo
3 10 17 24
6/6 3:10
25/25 20/20 10/10 15/15
Thon - 12:30pm 12:30pm - a - Liturgy 7:00pm 7:00pm Tag Day WED Walk Ring Measurement
Opening School 10:30am Service Service Hours Due
16 Department Chairs Chorus Parent Meeting oooooooooooooo 2 9 23 30
9/9
5/5 24/24 14/14 19/19
Day Day -
a - 9:15am 9:15am - School Night for NHS - -
7:30pm 7:00pm TUE to - Visits Begin 8:15 Stag Parent Meeting
Meeting 7:00pm Parent Organization Sophomore Parent Parent Sophomore Instrumental Music
oooooooooooooo Back Informational Coffee Coffee Informational 1 8 15 22 29
13/13 18/18 23/23
MON Labor Day No Classes
September 2020 September 7 14 21 28
SUN
6 13 20 27
10
SAT SAT Test ACT Test
Service Service Hours Due
Kaleidoscope Concert 3 10 17 24 31
5/46
32/32 36/36 41/41 27/27
Thon