STATEMENT of AGREEMENT This Benet Academy 2013

STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT

This Benet Academy 2013 - 2014 Redwing Guidebook contains the basic policies and procedures by which Benet Academy functions. The disciplinary procedures / regulations and academic programs / policies contained herein are designed to provide a school atmos- phere which promotes beliefs and behaviors characteristic of Catholic life and which facili- tates the serious pursuit of academic achievement.

The registration and subsequent attendance of a student at Benet Academy constitutes an expressed agreement on his or her part as well as on the part of his or her parent(s) or guardian(s) to comply with the policies and procedures of the school and to demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission statement. The school reserves the right to review any failure by a student or his or her parent(s) / guardian(s) to fulfill their responsibilities and procedures. Failure to read the material contained in this guidebook does not excuse the student or his or her parent(s) / guardian(s) from responsibility for the information and / or regulations herein stated.

It should be noted that upon written request, Benet Academy will release copies of official school documents on a student to a parent / guardian not residing with the student, provided that no court documentation on file in the school office prohibits doing so. It remains the responsibility of the student’s parent / guardian to make sure that any such documentation is current.

We have read the Benet Academy 2013 - 2014 Redwing Guidebook, inclusive of the sections entitled: General Information, Disciplinary Procedures and Regulations, Academic Programs and Policies, Extra-curricular Activities Code, Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Rules, Understanding & Preventing Child Abuse (Diocese of Joliet), Videotaping and / or Photographing of Students (Diocese of Joliet), and Catholic Prayers and Resources. We understand the policies and procedures described within, agree to be governed by these, and will endeavor to fulfill our responsibilities in regard to this information.

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I GENERAL INFORMATION...... 6 SCHOOL TELEPHONE NUMBERS...... 6 SCHOOL FAX NUMBERS ...... 6 ADMINISTRATION / DIRECTORS...... 7 HISTORY AND MISSION STATEMENTS...... 7

PART II DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS ...... 8 1. PURPOSE AND GOALS...... 8 2. DISCIPLINE / SANCTIONS / PROCEDURES...... 9 3. CONDUCT GRADES ...... 9 4. DETENTIONS ...... 10 5. SUSPENSIONS & PENALTIES...... 10 6. PROBATION ...... 10 7. EXPULSION ...... 11 8. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY ...... 12 9. SMOKING POLICY ...... 13 10. STUDENT THREAT OF VIOLENCE / POSSESSION OF WEAPONS / GANG ACTIVITIES...... 14 11. GENERAL HARASSMENT (NON-SEXUAL) / BULLYING / HAZING ...... 15 12. SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY...... 15 13. SCHOOL LOCKERS / SEARCHES...... 15 14. CAMPUS LIMITS ...... 16 15. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS AFTER SCHOOL ...... 16 16. CAMPUS PRIDE / LITTER / POSTERS ...... 17 17. HOMEROOMS / CLASSROOMS...... 17 18. CAFETERIA / LUNCH ROOM DUTY...... 17 19. FOOD / BEVERAGE RESTRICTIONS...... 18 20. CORRIDOR / LIBRARY / COMPUTER LAB (PASSES AND USERS)...... 18 21. CORRIDOR REGULATIONS...... 19 22. COMPUTER AND INTERNET POLICY...... 19 23. DRESS CODE...... 20 GIRLS’ UNIFORM...... 20 BOYS’ UNIFORM...... 21 OTHER UNIFORM MATTERS ...... 21 24. DRESS CODE EXCEPTIONS...... 21 25. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS...... 22 26. SCHOOL NURSE / MEDICATIONS / INJURIES...... 22 27. SCHOOL VISITORS...... 23 28. ATTENDANCE...... 23 29. TARDINESS...... 24 30. USE OF AUTOMOBILES ...... 24 31. TRAFFIC CONTROL...... 25 32. BUSES / TRAINS...... 26 33. EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL / FIELD TRIPS...... 26 34. GENERAL ACTIVITIES...... 26 35. DANCES / PROMS / SCHOOL ACTIVITIES...... 27 36. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AT NIGHT...... 27 37. TICKET SALES ...... 27 38. COUNSELORS...... 27 39. LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST...... 27 4 42. FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS...... 27 43. BUS EVACUATION / SCHOOL LOCKDOWN DRILLS ...... 28 44. USE OF TELEPHONES ...... 28 45. BULLETINS...... 28 46. ELECTRONIC DEVICES ...... 28

PART III ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND POLICIES...... 29 1. COURSE AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION ...... 29 2. MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS / CLASSES ...... 29 3. STUDY HALLS ...... 29 4. PROGRESS UPDATES / GRADE REPORTS...... 29 5. GRADING SYSTEM ...... 30 6. GRADE POINT AVERAGE ...... 30 7. RANKING ...... 30 8. HONOR ROLL ...... 30 9. INCOMPLETES...... 30 10. FAILURES ...... 30 11. ACADEMIC PROBATION...... 31 12. SEMESTER EXAMS...... 32 13. 60 PENALTY EXPLANATION ...... 32 14. COURSE SELECTION PROCESS ...... 32 15. CLASS DROPS TO TAKE A STUDY HALL ...... 32 16. CLASS DROPS TO TAKE ANOTHER CLASS...... 32 17. CLASS ADDS IN PLACE OF STUDY HALL ...... 32 18. SUMMER SCHOOL ...... 32 19. PARENT / STUDENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES...... 32 20. TRANSCRIPT OF CREDITS ...... 33 21. WITHDRAWAL FROM BENET ACADEMY...... 33 22. VACATION / NON-ATTENDANCE DAYS ...... 33 23. COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS...... 33 24. FINANCIAL POLICY...... 33 25. REFUND POLICY...... 33 26. INSURANCE...... 34 27. ACADEMIC HONESTY ...... 34 28. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ...... 36 29. BENET ONLINE RESOURCES...... 36

PART IV EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CODE...... 39

PART V ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (IHSA) RULES...... 42

PART VI UNDERSTANDING & PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE (DIOCESE OF JOLIET) .....46

PART VII VIDEOTAPING AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHING OF STUDENTS (DIOCESE OF JOLIET) ...... 49

PART VIII CATHOLIC PRAYERS AND RESOURCES...... 50

5 PART I – GENERAL INFORMATION

School Telephone Numbers

Admissions Office ...... 630-719-2782 Alumni Office...... 630-719-2794 Athletic Director’s Office...... 630-719-2825 Attendance ...... 630-969-6550 Auction Office...... 630-719-2795 Bookstore...... 630-719-2824 Business Office ...... 630-719-2785 Campus Ministry...... 630-719-2837 Dean’s Office ...... 630-969-6550 Development Office...... 630-719-2796 Counselors Mr. Oconer (last names A – G) ...... 630-719-2786 Mrs. Kothe (last names H – N) ...... 630-719-2788 Mrs. Eckert (last names O – Z) ...... 630-719-2789 Mrs. Wesley (college A – G) ...... 630-719-2791 Mrs. Lundstrom (college H – N) ...... 630-719-2790 Mrs. Hayes (college O – Z) ...... 630-719-2787 Library...... 630-719-2812 Music Department...... 630-719-2811 Nurse’s Office...... 630-719-2818 Outreach Center ...... 630-719-2817 President’s Office ...... 630-719-2799 Principal’s Office ...... 630-719-2782 Recruitment Office ...... 630-719-2814

School Fax Numbers

Athletic Director’s Office Fax ...... 630-719-2826 Auction/Alumni/Development Fax ...... 630-719-2843 Business Office Fax...... 630-991-2351 Dean’s Office Fax...... 630-719-2804 Guidance/College Counseling Center Fax ...... 630-991-2352 Library Fax ...... 630-719-0929 Music Office Fax...... 630-991-2403 Principal’s Office Fax...... 630-719-2849

Benet Academy Websites

Benet Academy Official School Website ...... www.Benet.org Benet / St. Procopius Alumni Website...... www.Benet.org Benet Academy Athletics Website...... www.Athletics2000.com/benet/

E-Mail Addresses for Benet Academy Personnel The e-mail address for each Benet Academy staff member typically consists of the first initial of the individual’s given name followed by the person’s last name and then the “@benet.org” suffix. If the e-mail bounces back as undeliverable, please make telephone contact with the school to obtain further information.

6 Administrators / Directors / Managers

Abbot Hugh Anderson, O.S.B. President Mr. Stephen Marth Principal Mr. James Brown Assistant Principal Mr. William Myers Assistant Principal Mr. Martin Wiora Dean of Students Ms. Meagan Carlevato Assistant Dean of Students Mrs. Debbie Eckert Counseling Director Fr. Edward Kucera, O.S.B. Chaplain Abbot Dismas Kalcic, O.S.B. Chaplain Mr. Gary Goforth Director of Athletics Mr. Kenneth Gushurst Director of Buildings & Grounds Mrs. Jackie Bedore Director of Campus Ministry Mr. Paul Pyrcik Director of Development Mrs. Barbara Sloan Director of Financial Services Mr. Matthew Murphy Director of Information Technology Mr. Greg Girsch Manager of Alumni Relations Mrs. Patti Peterson Manager of Communications Mrs. Susie Fischer Manager of Special Events

History Benet Academy was founded in Chicago in 1887 and was relocated to Lisle in 1901. Its long history reflects the Benedictine education of young men at St. Procopius Academy and young women at Sacred Heart Academy. The two schools were merged in 1967 by the monks of St. Procopius Abbey and the sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery. The co-educational school was then named Benet Academy.

The accumulated wisdom of the 1,500 year Benedictine tradition combined with the experience and dedication of Benet Academy’s lay teachers has resulted in a spiritual, academic and extra-curricular program of the highest quality.

Mission The mission of Benet Academy, as a Catholic, Benedictine, college preparatory high school, is to provide a disciplined educational environment that fosters the on-going religious, intel- lectual and social development of all of its students.

Benet Academy will have achieved its mission if graduating seniors leave the Academy…

Religious Outcomes • having nurtured their Catholic faith through religious instruction and opportunities for prayer and reflection. • having an understanding of the Benedictine motto of the need for balance of prayer and work in their lives. • having learned to incorporate the principles of Christian morality into all aspects of their daily lives. • willing and able to respond to God’s call to lead lives of loving service to the world around them. • having developed a respect and appreciation for life in all of its forms.

7 Academic Outcomes

• having become life-long learners and seekers of knowledge. • having experienced a learning environment characterized by high expectations and respect for academic honesty and excellence. • having completed a rigorous academic program which in content and presentation has prepared them for college admission and matriculation. • able to think and read critically and to express themselves clearly through both spo- ken and written word. • with a working knowledge of current technology and research skills.

Social Outcomes

• having developed an attitude of compassion, justice, and respect for all people, regardless of age, gender, race, culture, religion, talent, ability or socioeconomic status. • having become participatory, responsible, concerned citizens. • having developed habits and practices which allow them to make choices that encourage and foster a healthy lifestyle. • having developed leadership and social skills. • having learned appropriate characteristics of sportsmanship.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Benet Academy admits students of any race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally available to students at the school.

PART II – DISCIPLINARY POLICIES/RULES & REGULATIONS

1. PURPOSE AND GOALS The purpose of the policies, rules, regulations, and sanctions, as set forth in this handbook, is to enable all members of the Benet community to work towards achieving the goals of providing students with a quality college preparatory education and with a rewarding high school experience, framed within the Catholic and Benedictine traditions of Benet Academy. These rules and regulations are the result of many years of experience. No student of good will and sound morals will find them severe or exacting. The provisions are so natural that with reasonable effort on the part of each student, observance of the rules should become second nature. Students are encouraged not only to follow the specific rules and procedures set forth in this handbook, but also to observe the general rules of good conduct, which include show- ing respect for teachers, other students, and the school itself. Therefore, a student must refrain from conduct that is detrimental or harmful to him or herself and/or to others. Any view that a particular violation of good conduct is not subject to discipline because it is not specifically contained in this handbook is unacceptable. Such a view is contrary to the purpose and goals of this handbook. Also, a student’s out-of-school conduct which seriously counters Christian values and morals may be subject to discipline. All of the policies, rules and procedures in this handbook are subject to interpretation by the Administration (Principal, Assistant Principals, Dean of Students, Assistant Dean of Students, and Director of Counseling) of Benet Academy, and are subject to change and may be modified at any time. It is expected that all students and parents will become familiar with the provisions of this handbook.

8 2. DISCIPLINE/SANCTIONS/PROCEDURES In order to accomplish the above-stated goals, it is necessary to impose consequences for certain conduct to ensure an optimal learning environment and to aid the student in devel- oping self-discipline and personal growth.

Sanctions may consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Detentions – before or after school on a school day Community Service detentions on a day specified by the Dean of Students Reductions in a conduct grade Suspensions – in and/or out of school Home study Expulsion Suspension of some or all extra-curricular activities Disciplinary Probation Removal from a particular class Revocation of privileges

Discipline is imposed in the following manner:

A teacher may only impose detentions and/or the removal of a student for the balance of a class period. If a teacher seeks other sanctions, the matter is to be referred to the Office of the Dean of Students.

The Office of the Dean of Students has the sole discretion to impose any sanctions or combination thereof, except for expulsion, and before the imposition of the more serious sanctions, the Deans should confer with the Principal and/or one of the school counselors. If an investigation is needed, the Deans will usually conduct this together with the assistance of the Principal and/or one of the school counselors.

The Discipline Committee may impose any sanction or combination thereof, except for expulsion, when matters are referred to the Committee by the Dean of Students, or when specific por- tions of the handbook state the Discipline Committee will impose sanctions.

In certain limited instances as set forth throughout this handbook, the Discipline Committee may review certain sanctions previously imposed.

The Discipline Committee members shall consist of the following: the Dean and Assistant Dean of Students, and several faculty members. Vacancies on the Committee are filled by appointment by the Principal after consultation with the Dean of Students and Assistant Dean of Students.

3. CONDUCT GRADE/LOSS OF POINTS At the beginning of the school year, most students will start with a conduct grade of 99%. All violations of policies, rules, and regulations will be reported to the office of the Dean of Students, who will then impose a loss of points for each violation, record each violation, and submit a conduct grade for each student at the end of each grading period.

A student who loses 20-29 points from his or her conduct grade in any one academic year will begin the following school year with a conduct grade of 90. A student who loses 30 or more points from his or her conduct grade in a calendar year will begin the following school year with an 85. (In such cases, the student and his or her parents will be informed of this fact prior to the start of the school year.) The conduct grade does not revert to 99 at the beginning of the second semester. Conduct grades may not be improved.

9 When a student’s conduct grade falls below 80, the Dean of Students will inform the student’s parents by letter. When a student’s conduct grade reaches 69 or below, the student will be placed on disciplinary probation. Any student whose conduct grade is 60 or below at the end of the school year will not be eligible to return to Benet the following year. Cases of this nature may be reviewed by the Benet Discipline Committee.

4. DETENTIONS A detention is issued for a failure to meet the behavioral expectations of Benet Academy. Attendance is mandatory for students who have been assigned a detention. Two points will be deducted from a student’s conduct grade for each detention issued and served. Detentions will not be served on the day issued, but rather on days specified by the Dean of Students. A student may also be assigned to serve a detention on a non-school day. A student who fails to report for a detention will lose an additional three conduct grade points. Failure of a student to report to non-school day detentions will result in the loss of ten conduct points. All detention notices will be posted a minimum of two days in advance.

5. SUSPENSIONS/LOSS OF POINTS/LOSS OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Suspensions at Benet are “in-school” and/or “out-of-school” for one day, two days, or three days, depending on the nature of the individual case, and will be determined by the Dean of Students, who may, in his sole discretion, refer the matter to the Discipline Committee.

Any student who accumulates two suspensions will, on a future offense, be required to meet with the Discipline Committee on a date specified by the Dean of Students. Parents will be notified of all suspensions and/or meetings. Parents need not be present at a suspension meeting but are welcome to participate.

All suspensions will be recorded as days absent on the student’s permanent record. A loss of five to ten points will be recorded on the conduct grade. On a second suspension, the student may be given a three-day out-of-school suspension and the loss of ten points on the conduct grade.

A student placed on suspension for one day, two days, or three days, will be prohibited from participating in or attending any academic, extra-curricular, or co-curricular activity on the date or dates of the suspension, including intervening weekends in the case of 2 or 3 day suspensions.

The Dean of Students will inform the faculty moderators of activities, clubs, athletics, etc., if a student in their charge is on suspension. That student may not participate in or attend that particular activity. If the student violates the suspension by participating or attending, further disciplinary action will be taken.

In some cases, while the Dean of Students inquires about a disciplinary matter, a student will be placed on Home Study. Home Study requires that the student stay at home until the issue in question is resolved. Home Study days will be recorded as days absent. Depending on the outcome of the Dean’s inquiry, the day(s) may be recorded as “suspended.”

6. PROBATION Certain infractions of the rules and regulations will result in the student being placed on disciplinary probation. Those instances are specifically set forth hereafter in the handbook, but are summarized as follows:

If a conduct grade falls below 70, the student is automatically put on probation and will remain so until the end of the academic year.

10 The Discipline Committee, on matters that come before it, may also place a student on probation, and the Committee will determine the length of that probation.

In all other cases, the Dean of Students may place a student on probation and determine the length thereof.

All students on probation, for whatever reason, may not attend or participate in any school extra-curricular activity, or school sponsored social event, whether on or off-campus, except in those instances in which the Discipline Committee modifies this aspect of probation.

Subsequent infractions of rules after one is on probation may result in additional discipline. Probation is not required to occur before expulsion.

7. EXPULSION The sanction of expulsion is imposed by the Principal in consultation with the Dean of Students and the Counseling Director or after receiving a recommendation from the Discipline Committee when matters are referred to it. Expulsion can also occur based upon a particular behavior or sequence of events.

Expulsion can be imposed for various infractions as set forth in this handbook. These infractions may include but are not limited to the following: • A student’s conduct grade reaches 60 or lower. • A single violation of certain rules and regulations, which are specifically set forth throughout this handbook, and may involve: Substance abuse violations Possession of weapons Threats of violence Harassment of a sexual nature Harassment of a non-sexual nature Theft • A third suspension in one academic year.

When an expulsion is imposed for matters set forth above, it will always involve conduct taking place in school, on school property, or at school functions, whether on or off-campus. However, Benet Academy reserves the right to expel any student from school for off- campus and out-of-school conduct unrelated to school affairs, when that conduct is seriously contrary to Christian values and morals.

Procedure for Expulsion

The Dean of Students shall determine if suitable cause exists for possible expulsion. If cause for possible expulsion exists, the Dean shall:

a) Follow the general procedures for suspension

b) Request the Principal to convene the Discipline Committee. The Discipline Committee, with the Principal in attendance, will then meet with the student and the parent(s) or guardian(s) in order to examine the nature of the infraction(s).

2. The Discipline Committee will then determine whether expulsion is merited and will make recommendations to the Principal.

11 3. The Principal will then make the final determination regarding the possible expulsion and inform the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the student’s status at Benet Academy.

Procedure for Reapplication to Benet Academy Following an Expulsion

Students expelled from Benet Academy will usually not be considered for readmission. In those rare instances in which a student might seek to re-enroll at Benet, consideration of readmission will only be made after the student has been excluded from the Academy for the remainder of the academic semester in which the expellable offense occurred and one, full additional semester. If the school administration is willing to consider the possible readmission of a previously expelled student, the following procedure will be used: 1. The Principal will convene the Discipline Committee. The Discipline Committee, with the Principal in attendance, will then meet with the student and the parent(s) or guardian(s) in order to discuss the possibility of readmission. 2. The Discipline Committee will then determine whether candidacy for readmission is merited and will make recommendations to the Principal. 3. The Principal will subsequently inform the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the status of the student’s request for readmission.

8. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY Part I – Possession or Use Any student found to have purchased, possessed, or ingested alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs (which are taken or sold in an unauthorized manner), or any other mood altering substances, or look-alike drugs, or is in possession of any drug-related paraphernalia, or under the influence of any such substances, when in school or at any school sponsored activity, whether on or off-campus, will be subject to disciplinary measures, up to and including immediate expulsion, even for a first offense. The Dean of Students will investigate the matter (possibly by employing a breath alcohol test or drug screening instrument) and will make a finding as to whether or not the policy has been violated, and then, after consulting with the Principal and the Counseling Director, will impose appropriate disciplinary measures. There shall be no appeal of either the Dean’s finding that the policy has been violated or of the disciplinary measures to be imposed. Should the offense seem to warrant the possibility of an immediate expulsion, the Dean will commence the aforementioned “Procedures for Expulsion.” Any student will be considered “in possession” of the above-stated substances if they are found on his or her person, in his/her belongings, or locker, or any vehicle brought on the school property or to a school function by the student. Moreover, any student who refuses to take a breath alcohol test or submit to a drug screening will automatically be judged to be in violation of the school’s substance abuse policy.

Part II – Alternative Program to Expulsion Benet Academy recognizes, however, that some violations against this substance abuse policy may be due to a variety of factors (including chemical dependency). Therefore, in the case of first-time offenders of this part of the Substance Abuse Policy, Benet Academy may offer an alternative to expulsion. This will consist of a Benet-approved professional substance abuse evaluation and treatment program, completed in a timely fashion. The student and parents will be required to sign a Release of Information form regarding the substance abuse evaluation and program. In conjunction with the evaluation and treatment program, 12 the student will be subject to other disciplinary action set forth below.

Part III – Sanctions for First Offense (and No Expulsion) When there is a first offense, and expulsion does not take place, the Dean of Students will do the following:

1) Impose a three-day out-of-school suspension 2) Impose a forfeiture of participation in extra-curricular activities as dictated by the Benet Academy Extra-curricular Activities Code 3) Further impose a minimum 60 day forfeiture of attendance at all school extra-curricular events. 4) Discuss with the parents of the suspended student further corrective measures, and inform the parents if the alternative program will be offered in lieu of expulsion. 5) In addition to the above sanctions, if the student is a Senior, and the violation occurs within 60 days of graduation, that student will not be permitted to participate in the Senior outing, Senior prom, the Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate Mass / Senior Program, or Commencement exercises. 6) Apprise the Discipline Committee of the circumstances surrounding the case.

There shall be no appeal to the Discipline Committee relating to any finding or any sanction imposed under this policy.

However, the Discipline Committee may meet with the parents and student during the period of sanctions, and if the alternative program is offered, the student will also meet with the Discipline Committee at the conclusion of the alternative program. At this time the Committee will assess the student’s status and, if deemed warranted, impose additional sanctions.

If the parents or student decide not to participate in such an evaluation or program when offered, or if they refuse to follow the recommendations of the evaluation or program, the student will be expelled.

Sanctions for a Second Offense

If the Dean of Students finds that a student has violated the Substance Abuse Policy for a second time (and that the Principal and Counseling Director concur with the finding), then that student shall be immediately expelled. There shall be no additional hearings on the matter and no appeal of the expulsion.

Part IV – Sale or Distribution If the Dean of Students finds that a student has been selling or distributing alcohol, illegal and / or prescription drugs, or any other mood-altering substance in school or at any school-sponsored function, on or off campus, (and that the Principal and Counseling Director concur with the finding), then that student will be immediately expelled from the Academy and cannot be considered for any alternative program. At the discretion of the Dean of Students and Principal, proper law enforcement officials may be notified if state or local ordinances have been violated.

9. SMOKING POLICY Benet Academy has been designated as a “Smoke-free” environment. A “No-Smoking” regulation is to be observed at all times. This regulation also prohibits students from pos- 13 sessing and using tobacco in any form within the school buildings or on the school grounds. The regulation pertains while students are involved in any school-sponsored activity on or off campus and on any trips sponsored by the school.

On a First Offense ... • any student in violation of the tobacco regulation will be given a one day in-school suspension and lose five points from his / her conduct grade (if it is his / her first suspension in a given school year); • the student will also be required to enroll in and complete the Tobacco Education Group (TEG) offered by Edward Hospital Cardiovascular Institute (or a similar program designated by the Dean of Students); • the student will also be subject to the restrictions imposed under the Extra-curricular Activities Code.

On a Second Offense ... • the student may be given a three day out-of-school suspension and the loss of ten points from the conduct grade; • the student will be subject to the restrictions imposed under the Extra-curricular Activities Code; • the student will also be required to enroll in and complete the Tobacco Awareness Program (a teen smoking cessation program) offered by the Edward Hospital Cardiovascular Institute (or a similar program designated by the Dean of Students). Failure of a student to complete either of the above programs will result in the student being placed on disciplinary probation.

10. STUDENT THREAT OF VIOLENCE / POSSESSION OF WEAPONS / GANG ACTIVITIES

a) Threat of Violence If a student threatens violence or serious bodily harm to another, or threatens serious harm to school property, or the property of another, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action that could include suspension or expulsion.

The Dean of Students may immediately suspend any student found to be violating this policy, and if the student is not immediately expelled, the Administration will require the student to obtain a psychological evaluation and the student and parent must sign an authorization releasing the evaluation report to the Academy.

Upon receipt of a psychological evaluation that the student does not pose a danger to others, or to himself or herself, the Administration will determine if the student may or may not return to the school. If the student is allowed to return, the Academy may impose conditions, including continued private counseling, periodic psychological reports, as well as an authorization to release these periodic reports to the Academy.

If the student or his or her parents refuse to obtain a psychological evaluation or refuse to authorize the release of information described above, the student will be expelled.

b) Possession of Weapons Any student in possession of firearms, explosives, firecrackers, knives, or any other dangerous weapon on school property, or at any school function on or off-campus, will be immediately expelled.

Any student in possession of a laser pointer on school property or at any school function on or off-campus will be subject to disciplinary action. 14 c) Gang Membership Benet Academy takes a strongly prohibitive stance toward gangs and their activities. Any Benet student known to be a member of, or known to have participated in, any gang related activities on or off-campus will be disciplined immediately. Any continued affiliation by the Benet student with gangs or their activities will result in dismissal from the Academy.

11. GENERAL HARASSMENT (Non-Sexual), BULLYING, HAZING As a Catholic Benedictine school, Benet Academy values a sense of family and community. Within the context of community, each person is to be respected. Therefore, any student who engages in any type of general harassment (non-sexual), bullying, or hazing of another while at school, or at any school function, on or off-campus, or while being transported to and from school, will be disciplined appropriately in relation to the nature of the conduct, which could include suspension or expulsion. General harassment of a non-sexual nature may involve repeatedly taunting, bullying, belit- tling, demeaning, humiliating, or derogatory name-calling. Harassment may be verbal, written, or by gesture. Hazing may consist of any conduct (or an initiation) relating to the admission of a student into a school related organization or a school team, whether on or off school property. Any student who believes that he or she is being “harassed” or “hazed” should report this to the Dean of Students. No adverse action of any type will be taken against the student or any individual who makes a report of harassment under this policy.

12. SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY (BY A STUDENT OR ADULT) Benet Academy seeks to foster a learning environment wherein all students can feel sup- ported by the school’s staff and respected by their peers. Students who sexually harass another student undermine the positive learning climate necessary for social and academic well-being. Therefore, any student who engages in sexual harassment on-campus at any time, during extra-curricular activities, and/or during school sponsored activities off-campus, will be subject to appropriate discipline, including suspension from classes and expulsion from the Academy. Sexual harassment is any activity of a sexual nature that is offensive or unwelcome to a rea- sonably prudent person which may consist of requests to perform sexual acts, unwanted touching, and, in certain circumstances, lewd comments and gestures. Incidents of sexual harassment by another student or by any adult, should be reported immediately to the Dean or Assistant Dean of Students. The report will be treated in a professional and sensitive manner. While seeking to investigate and resolve the accusation, the administrator will maintain reasonable confidentiality to the extent possible. No adverse action of any type will be taken against the student or any individual who makes a report of sexual harassment under this policy.

13. SCHOOL LOCKERS / SEARCHES Lockers are assigned to students for personal use. In accepting their use, students accept the responsibility of keeping the locker in good order and repair. Lockers should be inspected regularly by the students using them to insure that no food or beverages are unintentionally left in them. Moreover, lockers should be thoroughly cleaned periodically of materials that need to be disposed of or recycled. Special attention should be given to such cleaning at the end of the school year so that the interiors of lockers can easily be wiped down and sanitized. To compensate for extraordinary efforts in cleaning messy, defaced, or intentionally damaged 15 lockers, the school reserves the right to fine a student. Locker damage and malfunctions should be reported to the Dean’s Office so that prompt repairs can be undertaken. The lockers are the property of the Academy, and may and will be inspected at any time for any reason. No student should give his or her locker combination to anyone. Benet Academy reserves the right to search any student and his or her personal belongings, including any vehicle being used by the student, while the student is at school or any school-sponsored event, when there is reasonable suspicion of any serious violation of the student handbook, which may include but not be limited to violation of the Substance Abuse Policy, possession of weapons, or the violation of any civil laws. Students who refuse to cooperate with such a search may be expelled.

14. CAMPUS LIMITS / CAMPUS SECURITY Students are restricted to use only areas which are properly considered a part of the student campus. The student campus begins at Maple Ave. on the south and runs north to the back fence of the baseball field. On the east, the campus begins at the sidewalk along Yackley and runs to the west fence. The properties beyond the garages, the garages themselves, and any previously designated “restricted” areas are off limits to students. At the St. Scholastica Campus, students should not venture north of the parking lot along Maple Avenue unless supervised by a teacher, coach, or administrator. Any student found off-limits on either campus is subject to disciplinary action. The entire area above the third floor of St. Joseph Hall is off-limits to all students. The Faculty Center and the Duplication Room are off-limits to students before, during, and after school. Students are permitted access to the conference rooms. Though students are allowed to use backpacks, large purses, and carryalls to transport books and other items to and from school, these must be kept in their lockers from the time they arrive at school in the morning until they get ready to depart for home in the afternoon or evening. Under no circumstances may they be brought into the library or computer labs before or after school or used to carry belongings from class to class. Purses that are roughly the size of a pencil case and / or pencil cases themselves may be carried by students to carry loose items with them throughout the school day.

15. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS AFTER SCHOOL Students are not typically permitted in school buildings before 6:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. unless working with a teacher or moderator.

All students are expected to take their books with them after school. Athletes, yearbook staff, Benet Herald staff, Student Government and all others taking part in after school activities will not be permitted in any part of the school buildings other than their assigned area after 5:00 p.m. Students should not ask to be let in the buildings to get books or personal belongings.

Weekends: Students will not be allowed in the buildings unless they are working with a teacher/moderator or are in their assigned activity area. On Fridays students should take home all necessary books and supplies. Entering locked buildings at any time will result in severe disciplinary action.

Activities: Buildings are off-limits except for St. Martin Lobby and St. Daniel Lobby during weekend or evening activities. Students are to use the main entrance of St. Martin or St. Daniel only. Loitering in the gym, locker rooms, or any school buildings after school or on weekends will lead to disciplinary action.

16 All buildings will be locked at 11:00 p.m. after all evening activities. Students are to make arrangements to be picked up before 11:00 p.m. on these evenings. The lobbies will not be open for students upon the return from athletic contests or other events. After regular hours, Benet Academy’s grounds and buildings are off-limits, unless a student is involved in a school-sponsored extra-curricular activity and under the direct supervision of a teacher/moderator. Pranking and vandalism to the school grounds constitute major violations and will be handled accordingly.

16. CAMPUS PRIDE/LITTER/CONFETTI/POSTERS Pride in our school is a basic theme of the student body. Students are expected to do their share in helping to keep the campus neat and clean. Disposing of wastepaper, wrappers, etc., and recycling of bottles, cans and paper in receptacles provided for these purposes are givens. We expect our students to also respect the campus of other schools when we are their guests for any reason.

All posters and notices of upcoming events must be submitted to the Recruitment Office for approval. Only masking tape is permitted to hang posters for special activities such as homecoming, student elections, or the advertising of some event. Posters are not to be hung on any painted surface. Only tiled surfaces may be used. The group in charge of putting up posters is also responsible for their prompt removal after the event.

17. HOMEROOM/CLASSROOMS Each student will be assigned a homeroom, which will have a monitor in charge. The monitor will be responsible for student attendance and for the good order of the classroom. All students will be responsible to the monitor assigned to the homeroom. Anyone violating homeroom regulations or failing to return to homeroom by the end of the period from any necessary business which they may conduct during homeroom will receive a detention. All materials, books, shades, desks, etc. are to be left in good order. Homeroom students will not be dismissed until the monitor is satisfied with the condition of the room. Students in homeroom are not to go to the cafeteria until their assigned time. Students will be provided the opportunity during homeroom to attend Mass, make purchases at the Spirit Store, visit with college representatives, and do business at various school offices.

18. CAFETERIA /LUNCH ROOM DUTY The cafeteria is the extension of the family dining area at home. A reasonable degree of quiet is insisted upon. Proper table manners are expected. Each student is expected to clean up his/her place at the cafeteria table and, periodically, students will be called upon to assist with the general cleanup of their table or the cafeteria as a whole.

The following rules apply to lunch periods: • Students will be expected to clean up their own lunch places. • Students are expected to recycle cans and bottles in the receptacles provided. • Trays must be returned to designated collection areas. • Students will be expected to finish their lunch 5 minutes before the end of the lunch period so that student cafeteria cleaners will be able to complete their cleanup. • Students are not permitted to sit on the tables.

Lunch Room Limitations Upon completing their lunches, students must remain in designated areas. More specifically, they may remain seated at their tables or congregate in St. Martin’s Lobby or the red- bricked patio adjacent to the cafeteria. They may also use the east – west hallway just south of the cafeteria to access the restrooms across from the cafeteria. 17 Students are not permitted to go to their car or leave the area immediately adjacent to the cafeteria during the lunch hour. Students assigned to the cafeteria for lunch may not go to their lockers or visit homerooms.

19. FOOD / BEVERAGE RESTRICTIONS In order to help maintain school cleanliness, students will be expected to observe the following rules with regard to food and beverages within school buildings: • Except for lunch periods, students may not consume food or beverages during school hours unless they do so while under teacher supervision. • Before and after school, students may consume food or beverages only in the following areas – the cafeteria, the lobby of St. Martin Hall, and the lobby of St. Daniel Hall. Students eating or drinking in these areas will be expected to dispose of their garbage and drink containers properly. • Eating food or drinking beverages in hallway areas and by lockers is not permitted before, during, or after school. • Students must leave all drink containers (including bottled water) in their lockers during school hours and may not carry drink containers with them except during their assigned lunch / homeroom period. • Eating and drinking are not permitted in homerooms or study halls.

20. CORRIDOR, LIBRARY, COMPUTER LAB (PASSES AND USERS) Students not in their assigned classrooms during class periods must have a corridor pass, 5- minute pass, or a library pass in their possession. Except in the case of a 5-minute pass, the destination and issue time must be neatly printed on the pass, and only one student’s name can appear on each pass. Any student who wanders into any area not indicated on the pass will be considered off limits and subject to detention. Moreover, any student who is in a non-instructional area after ten minutes of a period has elapsed and who does not have a pass will be considered to be cutting class and, therefore, subject to suspension and the loss of five conduct points. Loitering in washrooms / locker rooms before and after school, during lunch periods, or throughout the school day will not be tolerated.

Benet’s library and its adjacent computer labs are not study halls or places for socializing. Rather, they must be considered extensions of the classroom and spaces dedicated to serious academic pursuits. Therefore, students must use the library and computer lab facilities as intended, always respecting and following the directions given by supervisors and support staff in these areas. The library and computer labs are reserved for those who wish to do research and serious study. For those who wish to copy materials for research, a copy machine and scanners are available in the library.

All students assigned to a study hall during a particular class period will report directly to their assigned study hall. After the study hall monitor takes attendance, students who have been issued a library pass will be called forward to sign out. Students will then proceed directly to the library to check in at the library counter. The study hall monitor will send a copy of the sign-out list to the Library for cross-checking by a member of the library staff. The library monitor will return the sign-out list to the mailbox of the study hall monitor. After signing into the library, a student must remain there for the full period unless issued a pass to leave by a member of the library staff. Library conference rooms will be made available for student use at the discretion of the library staff or as assigned by counselors for peer tutoring sessions.

Any student who abuses the privilege of using the library and its adjacent computer labs will be required to remain in study hall. Revocation of the library / computer lab privilege 18 will occur at the discretion of the library / computer lab monitors in collaboration with the Dean or Assistant Dean of Students.

After school hours the library will be available to students wishing to engage in quiet study and research. Typically the library will be open until 5:00 p.m. from Monday through Thursday and until 3:30 p.m. on Friday.

21. CORRIDOR REGULATIONS A reasonable degree of quiet and order must be maintained in the corridors and stairways before school and between classes. Good order prevents accidents. Students are asked to observe the locker regulations and not to loiter in the corridors before or after school or between classes.

Students may not sit by their locker before or after school. Rather, they should go to one of the designated gathering areas, among which are St. Martin’s lobby, St. Daniel’s lobby, the Library and the area outside of it, the St. Joseph lobby area near the Recruitment Office, the Cafeteria, and St. Jude Commons.

22. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY Benet Academy provides access to local, national, and international sources of information to its students, faculty, and staff via the internet. Student access to this technology requires parental consent, which is granted by signing the “Statement of Agreement” at the front of this handbook.

Technology Mission Statement As stated in the Benet Academy Mission Statement, the Academy will offer the technologi- cal support necessary for “a curriculum which in content and presentation will prepare students for admission to and success in institutions of higher learning.” Information services and features provided by the Academy are as follows: • Accounts are for the private use of the Academy and its patrons. • Any commercial or unauthorized use is strictly forbidden. • User access is for educational research. • Use should be consistent with the educational objectives of the Academy.

Technology Rights and Responsibilities Access to Benet Academy’s technology is a privilege, not a right. Users must act in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner when utilizing this technology. • A user account is intended for personal use only. • Everything that passes through an account is the user’s responsibility. • Users should never allow anyone else access to their account, password, or code. • Users should not expect that files stored on the network are private. • The Academy reserves the right to monitor, view, and edit or remove any materials stored by users which it deems objectionable. • Users will not use the network to obtain, download, view, or gain access to such materials.

Inappropriate Use Inappropriate use of the technology will result in immediate action. • Benet Academy may request that the System Administrator suspend, deny, or revoke user privileges at the request of a teacher, administrator, or supervisor. • All decisions of the institution are final. • Disciplinary action will be consistent with school policy.

19 Some examples of inappropriate use include, but are not limited to, the following: • Damaging equipment, files, or the network • Tampering, vandalizing, or altering any of the computer hardware or software • Violating copyright laws • Trespassing in another’s files, folders, or work • Intentionally wasting limited resources, including terminal availability and hard drive space • Using an account assigned to another user • Attempting or gaining unauthorized access to resources or entities • Using the internet for personal business or financial gain • Vandalizing the data of another user • Spreading computer viruses • Making negative or derogatory comments toward others and / or viewing or displaying images that are incongruent with the Academy’s mission as a Catholic, Benedictine school • Using the network for illegal activities

Limitations on Damages Benet Academy makes no assurances or guarantees regarding its equipment, network providers, or its site filtering programs, and, therefore, will not be responsible for the loss of data, work product, or the interruption of services, or any other type of damages to the user.

23. DRESS CODE All students are to take pride in their appearance and dress as befits young men and women. All are expected to dress neatly and in good taste. Cleanliness of clothes and person and reasonable attire, properly worn, is expected while students are in school, at school functions, and at extra-curricular activities.

Students will not be permitted to enter class without being dressed in the Benet Academy logo uniform available from CML Activewear, our uniform supply company.

GIRLS’ UNIFORM • Girls must wear either the CML Activewear split skirt in Benet plaid with the Benet logo or uniform slacks in khaki or black with the Benet logo. All new uniform split skirts will be purchased at 20” and MUST NOT BE SHORTENED. Altered skirts will not be allowed. Rolling of the skirt waistband will not be allowed. Referrals for violations of this rule will be reviewed by the Dean’s Office and may result in girls being required to wear uniform slacks for the remainder of the school year. • Girls must wear CML Activewear Oxford button-down shirts available in powder blue, white, yellow, or pink with Benet logo. Girls are expected to wear their shirt tucked in during the school hours. All shirt buttons must be fastened except the top two. • When wearing the split skirt, girls must wear solid-colored tights in black, burgundy, or gray. The tights may not be sheer, may not have patterns on them, and may not have holes in them. CML Activewear will have appropriate tights available for purchase. • Girls may wear the CML Activewear cardigan or crew neck sweater with the Benet logo in black or gray. • Dress shoes must be worn. Athletic shoes, sandals, boots, high top shoes, backless shoes, slippers, moccasins, or moccasin-like shoes of any kind may not be worn. Socks or nylons must be worn when wearing uniform slacks.

20 BOYS’ UNIFORM • Boys must wear the CML Activewear dress slacks in khaki or black with the Benet logo. Belts must be worn. • Boys must wear CML Activewear button-down oxford shirts available in powder blue, white, yellow, or pink with Benet Logo. Boys are expected to wear their shirts tucked in during the school day. • Boys must wear a professional-looking tie, properly adjusted at the collar. All shirt buttons must be fastened except the top one. • Boys may wear the CML Activewear cardigan or crew neck sweater with the Benet logo in black or gray. • Boys’ hair must be neatly trimmed or styled at all times. Braids, ponytails, dreadlocks, etc. are not permitted. Sideburns must be thinned and trimmed. The face must be clean shaven. • Dress shoes must be worn. Athletic shoes, sandals, boots, high top shoes, backless shoes, slippers, moccasins, or moccasin-like shoes of any kind may not be worn. Socks must be worn.

FOR BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS: a) No student may be in the school buildings or lobby without shoes at any time. b) For safety reasons, body piercing jewelry may not be worn except for earrings. c) Boys and girls will be permitted to wear a solid- colored navy blue or black, buttoned, standard dress blazer over their regular uniform attire on those occasions when they wish to dress up. The blazer should be tailored appropriately for the student’s gender and size. d) Hair must be of a natural color.

24. DRESS CODE EXCEPTIONS Occasionally a non-uniform day will be announced by the Dean of Students. These typically take the form of “Benet Pride Days” or “Slop Days.” Please note below the parameters for attire on each of these types of non-uniform days.

Benet Pride Days: Students may wear attire that demonstrates their pride in Benet Academy. Cast shirts, athletic jerseys, Benet shirts or sweatshirts may be worn. Jeans or sweatpants as well as gym shoes or sandals are permitted. However, no flannel pants, no pajama pants, no leggings, no yoga pants, no shorts, no hats, and no flip-flops may be worn in school. All other regular appearance rules apply, such as young men being clean shaven. If you have questions regarding what is or is not appropriate, ask at the Dean’s Office. Students who do not wear such Benet attire must be in regular uniform, though gentlemen may go without wearing their ties.

Slop Days: For a specified, minimum donation to an approved Benet fundraising cause, students are allowed to wear a tee shirt, sweat shirt, or hoodie so long as these do not have any drug, alcohol, or other inappropriate references on them. Also, instead of wearing uniform pants or skirts, students may wear jeans or sweat pants as well as gym shoes or sandals. However, no shorts, no flannel pants, no pajama pants, no leggings, no yoga pants, no hats, no flip-flops or slippers, and no attire that is too revealing may be worn in school. All other regular appearance rules apply, such as young men being clean shaven. If you have questions regarding what is or is not appropriate, ask at the Dean’s Office. Students who do not con- tribute the minimum donation required must be in regular uniform.

21 25. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD All students are required to carry their ID card with them at all times. Students must show their ID upon request to all authorized persons including cafeteria personnel, maintenance personnel, school bus drivers, and other authorized persons.

Student ID cards are used to gain admittance to athletic events at a special student price for both home and away games and are required for admittance to dances, sock hops and other school activities. The ID is also stamped for those students who ride the buses and has a barcode for tracking student purchases in the cafeteria (for those availing themselves of this option). The ID must be shown when checking out books from the library.

No student may loan or give his or her ID to another person. Fraudulent use of an ID may result in an in-school suspension.

26. SCHOOL NURSE / MEDICATION / INJURIES A Registered Nurse is on the Benet Academy staff and is available during most school days.

Sickness or Injury In the event of illness (or an injury), if the student feels that he or she must visit the nurse, that student should report directly to the Nurse’s Office. The nurse will inform the Dean’s Office of the student’s visit.

After a student has been to the nurse, he or she will then be sent back to his or her origi- nally scheduled class or sent home, as determined by the nurse. Before a student is sent home, the nurse will contact the student’s parent(s) and make arrangements for transportation.

If the nurse is unavailable on the day in question, the student will be sent to the Dean’s Office.

In case of an emergency, the teacher should see that a student is taken directly to the nurse, or if the student cannot be moved, the teacher should send for the nurse immediately and notify the Dean’s Office or the Principal’s Office. If the nurse is unavailable, the teacher will call 911 for appropriate medical assistance.

Medication It is the policy of Benet Academy that the administration of medication or the supervision of self-medication to students during regular school hours should be discouraged, unless necessary to maintain the student in school.

Any student requiring medication during school hours must have on file a written authorization form signed by the student’s parents or guardian, as well as a physician’s authorization and permission for administration of medication.

The school nurse (or in case of the nurse’s absence a designated administrator) will either administer the medication in accordance with the physician’s instructions or supervise self- medication in accordance with the physician’s authorization of medication.

All medications must be delivered to the school nurse (or the nurse’s designee) as soon as one enters the building and prior to attending class. A student may keep prescribed medication in his or her possession only when a physician has verified that a student must pos- sess the medication for emergency reasons. 22 27. SCHOOL VISITORS For reasons of school security, arrangements for shadowing by prospective students must be made through the Recruitment Office at least one week in advance. A student shadow form must be procured from the Recruitment Office and must be presented to teachers for their permission to have an in-class visitor. A Recruitment Associate will give final approval for the visit. Visits by students from other high schools will only be permitted when the request is accompanied by parental indication of intention to transfer to Benet. On the actual day of the visit, the student visitor must check in at the Recruitment Office before school. Prospective student visitors are expected to dress neatly and abide by Benet’s rules of conduct, and they must register a phone number where their parents may be reached in case of an emergency.

Adult and student visitors to Benet Academy, whether parents, relatives, alumni, or friends, should gain access to school buildings either via the main entrance off of the St. Joseph Hall Circle Drive or by way of the St. Martin Hall / Gymnasium entrance. Both of these entry- ways are equipped with video, intercom, and buzzer systems for greeting visitors and directing them to either the Business Office or the Dean’s Office to sign in and receive a visitor’s pass. At the conclusion of their visit, adult and student visitors are required to sign out and return their visitor’s passes.

28. ATTENDANCE Consistent daily attendance by students is integral to obtaining the maximum educational benefit from Benet’s strong academic program. To read a textbook rather than participate in learning activities, to ask someone else what transpired in class, or to use another student’s class notes is not the same as actually being present for the specific learning experience that each class is intended to be at Benet Academy.

To suggest that absence from any class is not a concern is to suggest erroneously that the classroom interaction between teacher and students or between students themselves is unimportant. Day-to-day attendance of the student goes far in guaranteeing a full appreciation of a particular course of study. With numerous absences from a class, a student fails to gain the fullest understanding of the academic material. Therefore, the Academy requires regular attendance to promote academic excellence.

A student who is absent in excess of ten (10) days per semester may be denied credit for courses in which he or she is enrolled. In recognition of the high correlation between regular attendance and academic success, Benet Academy has developed the following procedures to deal with excessive absences.

If a student accumulates five absences during the course of a semester, his or her parent(s) or guardian(s) will be notified by an automated letter from the Dean’s Office of the school’s concern about the attendance pattern. The letter will also indicate that should the student accumulate ten (10) absences in the semester, his or her parent(s) or guardian(s) would be required to call the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs to set up a meeting with appropriate parties (e.g. assistant principal for student affairs, counselor, and / or nurse) to review the pattern of absenteeism. The specific purpose of the meeting would be to discuss the circumstances surrounding the excessive absences and to consider academic options should the absences continue. Because the policy calls for the denial of credit should absences exceed ten (10) days per semester, it is imperative that the parent(s) or guardian(s) meet with school representatives if this situation occurs. Doctor’s notes that have been submitted to the Dean’s Office or the school nurse and other special circumstances will be taken into consideration before any decision is made about the possible denial of credit. 23 Please note these additional matters pertaining to student attendance:

• Every student is expected to be present in assigned classes, labs, study halls and homerooms. All absences from any assigned area are to be reported to the Dean’s Office. • The decision to drop a student from a class or deny a student credit for a course will be made by the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs after conferring with the Dean of Students and the student’s counselor. • Absences which occur as a result of extended illnesses will be handled on an individual basis. The Academy may request the illness be documented by a health care professional. Every effort shall be made by the Benet staff to assist a student in this situation. • All students will be required to attend Physical Education on their assigned days regardless of medical excuse. The teacher will appropriately design an assignment and/or activity that takes into account the doctor’s orders. These activities can include written work, walking, weights, recording data, and other class needs depending on the student’s restrictions. A student will not be assigned to a study hall during his or her physical education period. A student who does not attend physical education class will not be permitted to participate in athletic events on that day. • A student who is absent for one or more class periods without a legitimate excuse will be given a one-day, in-school suspension.

Following an absence from any class, upon returning to school, a readmission slip will be issued through the Dean’s Office. This slip must be presented by the student to the teacher of each of the classes missed for the teacher’s signature. The teacher of the last class the student missed is responsible for returning the readmission slip to the Dean’s Office. All make-up work is the responsibility of the student. Any student absent during the school day may not participate in any extra-curricular or co-curricular activities on that day. Attendance for a minimum of five periods is considered a school day.

No student may leave campus during school hours without permission from the Dean’s Office. A note from a parent or guardian must accompany an early dismissal request. Parent permit slips are required to be on file with the Dean of Students for students who go on any school trip. Parental permission granted by phone will be accepted as an alternative to a written dismissal request. Students who leave campus without prior parental permission will be placed on an in-school suspension and will lose five points from the conduct grade.

29. TARDINESS A student is tardy in the morning if he or she is not in the first hour class by the 7:45 a.m. bell. Any student not in his place by the 7:45 bell must report to the Dean’s Office for a “late slip”. Either an EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED slip will be issued. Unexcused slips are the same as a detention. During all other periods the teacher will record tardiness and report it to the Dean’s Office on the absence slip. Continual tardiness at the beginning of the school day will result in detentions and parent notification. After the third UNEXCUSED tardy, the Dean of Students will not allow the offending student to attend that first period class upon further unexcused late arrivals. These cases will be handled on an individual basis. Parents will be notified that corrective measures may be taken.

30. USE OF AUTOMOBILES The school reserves the right to legislate or to deprive students of the privilege to drive if their driving at any time endangers the good name of the school, the safety of the students, or is contrary to any regulation. Benet Academy has limited parking spaces available for student parking. Juniors and Seniors are the only students granted permission to drive. 24 Any underclassman who holds a valid driver’s license may be granted permission in emergency cases only. Two and three wheeled motorized vehicles are not permitted.

All cars driven to school by students must be registered in the Dean’s Office. Registration will be done online during the summer prior to the school year. Upon completion of the online registration form, families applying for a permit must also mail copies of the student’s valid driver’s license and proof of insurance to the Dean’s Office. Both of these steps must be completed for the permit to be issued. Then, parking fees will be assessed through the Business Office once parking permits are distributed.

Benet Academy will be guided in issuing permits according to the following priorities:

• First Priority Senior standing • Second Priority Junior permits will be issued taking into account the distance trav- eled between home and school. • Third Priority Sophomores in those rare instances in which permission is granted by the Dean’s Office. Contact Mr. Wiora with any questions at [email protected].

Factors that could also be considered are the availability of bus service and the frequency with which the student intends to use the parking space.

Cars not registered and those parked improperly are subject to being towed at student expense or ticketed by the Lisle Police Department. Student drivers of cars not displaying permits (even if registered) and illegally parked cars will be issued detentions. Students who are found to be parking their cars in designated Benet parking lots without having been issued a permit will not be issued a permit for the following school year. Students who park vehicles at Benedictine University, Sacred Heart Monastery / Villa St. Benedict, or St. Procopius Abbey without permission may have their vehicles ticketed and / or towed in addition to facing disciplinary consequences as imposed by the Dean’s Office.

Because of parking space limitations, only one parking permit will be issued per family.

31. TRAFFIC CONTROL Due to the location of Benet Academy, all students arrive and depart from the Academy via motor vehicle transportation. The majority of students arrive at the Academy at approxi- mately the same time and depart from the Academy at the same time, and traffic control can become a problem. We feel, however, that if all students, parents, and bus drivers follow the following instructions the traffic problems can be controlled to a point where all concerned can enter and leave the campus with the least amount of traffic congestion.

Before School Arrivals a) All students who have cars registered will proceed to the parking lots. Once a student has brought the car into the parking area, he/she is not to leave the campus unless permission is given through the Dean’s office. b) Parents driving their sons or daughters to school must proceed to St. Daniel Hall or the St. Martin’s Hall/Gymnasium entrance for dropping off students in the morning. Dropping off and picking up in the St. Joseph Circle are strongly discouraged because of the consequent traffic congestion that results. Please observe all stop and yield signs.

After School Departures Students who have their cars registered will leave the parking lots using the Maple Avenue exit or the south Yackley exit only. The north Yackley driveway on the back side of the cam- 25 pus is for use only by buses, faculty / staff, and delivery vehicles. Any violation of these procedures will result in suspension of the driving privilege. The speed limit and stop signs are to be obeyed at all times.

Parents picking up their sons and daughters are asked NOT to use the St. Joseph Circle Drive for waiting purposes. Parents should pick up their sons and daughters at the St. Daniel Hall entrance off of the east parking lot or at the St. Martin’s Hall/Gymnasium entrance in the west parking lot. Benet Academy personnel will generally provide traffic direction at the end of the school day in order to insure a smooth and safe exit. All drivers are expected to follow the directions given by the traffic directors. Students who fail to follow the traffic directions given may have their driving privileges suspended or revoked.

32. BUSES / TRAINS Conduct on buses is an indication of a student’s character. The bus is an extension of the school, and all regulations of conduct pertain. Any damage to a bus must be paid for by the student responsible. Annoying the bus driver by misconduct will mean that the student forfeits his or her right to ride the bus. Smoking on the bus is forbidden. Harassing other students on buses or at bus stops or infringing on the rights of any student in any area is cause for major disciplinary action.

Metra-BNSF railroad commuters will abide by the same rules as those who ride the bus. Any reports of misconduct by railroad authorities or damage to railroad property is subject to action by railroad authorities and by the school.

33. EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL / FIELD TRIPS School Sponsored All disciplinary policies, rules and procedures are applicable during school-sponsored field trips and educational travel. In fact, students are expected to be on their best behavior during such outings because they are representing themselves, their families, and Benet Academy to a variety of publics when traveling off campus. Infractions of school rules and/or failure to observe proper decorum could result in significant disciplinary consequences.

Non-School Sponsored At times trips of an educational nature will be offered to Benet Academy students by tour groups working with an Academy teacher. Such trips to Washington, D.C., to London, England, etc., are not sponsored nor sanctioned by the Academy. Therefore, the disciplinary policies, rules and procedures are not applicable to student conduct during these trips, but are subject to the rules and regulations of the independent tour group. All responsibility for the health, safety and well being of the participating students lies solely with the tour group and its chaperones, not with Benet Academy.

34. GENERAL ACTIVITIES Students and their parents are encouraged to take part in such outside activities of the school as sports, dances, school plays, concerts, etc. The Benet Spirit is shown in the enthusiastic support of the student body in these activities.

Extra-curricular activities are privileges extended by the Academy to students who wish to participate and who agree to comply with Benet Academy’s Student Guidebook as well as the rules and regulations established for the respective activity. Failure to comply with rules and regulations may result in forfeiture of activities.

26 As a member of the Illinois High School Association and East Suburban Catholic Conference, Benet Academy participates in 21 officially approved interscholastic sports under the direction of the school’s Athletic Director. While a Benet student, or group of students, is free to participate with or join non-Benet off-campus athletic activities in accordance with the Illinois High School Association’s guidelines, no group of students may use the school’s name, Benet Academy, for such teams unless authorized by the school’s administration.

35. DANCES, PROMS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Dances, proms and social activities must be listed on the official school calendar. These should be organized and conducted in good taste and with the restraint dictated by Christian moderation. Students not abiding by these expectations may be asked to leave school dances or activities. Moreover, any student dismissed from a dance for inappropriate behavior will automatically lose the privilege of attending the very next school-sponsored dance (e.g. the Homecoming dance, Turnabout, or Prom). Groups sponsoring dances or proms must adhere to the following general principles: a) The selected date should be cleared by the Student Government and listed on the official school calendar. b) Except for an occasional sock hop, no social functions will be permitted which are not listed on the official school calendar. c) No group or club may sponsor a dance or function to raise funds without the specific written permission of the Administrative Team. d) When events are held within school buildings, students may not leave the building and return later. No dance at school will last later than 10:30 p.m. All buildings will be locked at 11:00 p.m. e) Because of their association with drug use, glow sticks or other glow-in-the-dark materials will not be permitted at school activities. Students possessing such materials will be subject to discipline.

36. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AT NIGHT As far as possible, no school games or activities may be held on a night preceding a semester or final exam. Extra-curricular clubs and organizations should typically hold their meetings after school in the afternoon.

37. TICKET SALES Tickets to school events and activities are to be sold in the main lobby or cafeteria. Room- to-room selling of tickets is permitted only when arrangements have been made through the Dean’s Office.

38. COUNSELORS Each student is assigned a counselor when enrolled at Benet. If a student wishes a special conference for some reason, he or she is to contact his/her counselor and make an appointment.

39. LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST The Liturgy of the Eucharist is offered daily and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available fre- quently for those students desiring to participate. Times will be posted near the entrance of the Chapel and the Chaplain’s Office. Both the Campus Ministry Office and the Chaplain’s Office are located on the third floor of St. Joseph Hall for students who wish to consult with them.

40. FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS Fire drills are held periodically to prepare students and faculty to meet possible emergen- cies that may arise due to fire or other dangerous circumstances. When the fire alarm sounds in one continual tone without interruption, it is important that the students rise 27 silently and leave the buildings quickly under the direction of the faculty member or monitor in charge of their room or area. When the fire alarm sounds, students should follow the directions for fire safety as posted in the classroom. Because exiting procedures vary from classroom to classroom, students should be familiar with the different directions. When a tornado warning is issued over the public address system, students should follow the directions for tornado safety as posted in the classroom or the area in which they are gathered. Because the procedures vary from classroom to classroom, students should be familiar with the different directions posted depending upon their location within the school buildings.

41. BUS EVACUATION / SCHOOL LOCKDOWN DRILLS To ensure the safety of Benet’s students, faculty, and staff, and to comply with the expectations of the Illinois State Board of Education, the school will periodically conduct bus evacuation and school lockdown drills. Because these drills help prepare all involved for emergency situations that could arise, students are expected to 1) listen attentively to the directions given immediately prior to the drill, 2) comply with any instructions they are given by their adult supervisor, and 3) conduct themselves with all due seriousness, given the grav- ity of potential circumstances. Students who disregard directions or who make light of these important drills will be disciplined for their misbehavior.

42. USE OF TELEPHONES • Students needing to make or receive telephone calls may do so at the Dean’s Office. • Cell phones must be turned off, stored in lockers, and may not be used by students during school hours unless a student is given permission to use his / her phone while in the Dean’s Office proper. Violators will have their phone confiscated and sent to the Dean’s Office to be picked up by the student’s parent or guardian. Appropriate disciplinary consequences will be imposed. • Classroom and office telephones are for faculty and staff use only.

43. BULLETINS Students should pay careful attention to any bulletin read to them over the PA System or posted on any of the bulletin board locations throughout the corridors. The main bulletin board is located in St. Martin’s Lobby just outside of the Dean’s Office. Students are responsible for all announcements read to them and all information published on the bulletin boards or posted on the school’s website. The weekly detention list will be posted on the Dean’s Office bulletin board. Those wishing to have announcements made in regard to meetings, i.e., clubs, class organizations, etc., must have the announcement in the Dean’s Office 24 hours in advance. All announcements must have the date, time, and signature of the teacher who is submitting the announcement. It is preferred that these be submitted electronically for ease of posting to the school’s website, but at the very least announcements must be neatly written.

44. ELECTRONIC DEVICES Electronic devices (CD players, mp3 players, iPods, cameras, camera phones, etc.) must be kept in a student’s locker and may not be used during the school day. Calculators may be carried and used but not if the calculator has a built in application of one of the aforementioned electronic devices or if it is being used for non-educational purposes. Violators will have their electronic device confiscated and sent to the Dean’s Office to be picked up by the student’s parent or guardian. Appropriate disciplinary consequences will be imposed. Students are allowed to use eReaders (Nooks, Kindles, iPads, etc.) to access textbooks and novels. Use of the internet and non-educational applications on such devices is strictly 28 prohibited. Therefore, students must download any necessary materials outside of school hours. Cell phones with eReader capabilities are also prohibited. Violators of this eReader acceptable use policy will have their electronic device confiscated and sent to the Dean’s Office to be picked up by the student’s parent or guardian. Appropriate disciplinary consequences will be imposed.

PART III – ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND POLICIES

1. Courses Area Requirements for Graduation Credits in each of the course areas listed below are required for graduation: 2.5 credits of Religion (for the Class of 2014, but 3.0 for the Class of 2015 and 4 for the Classes of 2016 and 2017) 4 credits of English (at least 1 credit each year) 2 credits of Algebra 1 credits of Geometry 2 credits of the same foreign language 3 credits of Science 1 credit of World History 1 credit of United States History 1.5 credits of Physical Education / Health Courses required for graduation are to be taken at Benet. Courses transferred from other schools will be individually evaluated for credit. Four years of high school attendance is required. Each student is required to pass a test on the United States Constitution. This exam will be given in United States History classes. A special exam will be given to those students who have received credit in United States History from another school and have not had the opportunity to meet this requirement.

2. Minimum Number of Credits/Classes In addition to the required coursework listed above, a minimum of 22.00 academic credits must be accumulated to graduate for the Class of 2014, 22.50 credits for the Class of 2015, and 23 credits for the Classes of 2016 and 2017. Some electives may be chosen to fulfill the credit requirement. However, in addition to Religion and/or Physical Education, all students are typically required to take a minimum of five classes each semester, exclusive of Band, Concert Chorale, and Orchestra.

3. Study Halls Most students will be assigned study halls during their academic day. Any such study halls, which may be used for an extended lab, provide a needed break in a rigorous academic schedule. The student is thus provided with time to conduct non-class or school business without disruption of class time. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors need written, parental permission and counselor approval to take no study halls at all. Permission will be granted on a case by case basis.

4. Progress Updates / Grade Reports Progress updates are made available electronically to parents roughly every three weeks. Hard copies of grade reports will be provided to parents two times each year at the end of each semester. Grades reported on periodic progress reports do not constitute official grades, do not appear on any official records, and in no way affect credits or cumulative grade point averages. Only grades appearing on the semester reports are considered official grades that represent the student’s total academic achievement for the respective semester. These are then recorded on the student’s permanent transcript and are used (as appropriate) in the calculation of GPAs. The lowest semester grade a student may receive is a “50” and the highest grade a student may receive is a “100.” 29 5. Grading System 100 - 92 Superior (A) = 4.0 91 - 85 Good (B) = 3.0 84 - 75 Average (C) = 2.0 74 - 70 Passing (D) = 1.0 Below 70 Failure (F) = 0.0 Incomplete (I) Pass (P) Withdrawal (W)

6. Grade Point Average (GPA) A student’s grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing his or her total quality points by the total number of credits possible for the semester. When factoring the weighted cumulative grade point average, grades earned in honors courses are given an additional 3 percentage points; grades in Advanced Placement (AP) courses are given an additional 3.5 percentage points. The actual unweighted percentage grade, however, is what appears across from a given course title on grade reports and transcripts. A weighted 4.0 conver- sion will be provided at the bottom of transcripts. Grades for physical education, visual arts classes, and credited performing arts classes will be factored into the GPA. Transfer credits are NOT calculated into the Benet Academy GPA.

7. Ranking Though Benet Academy maintains a record of students’ cumulative grade point averages, students are not ranked at Benet Academy for college admission purposes.

8. Honors Recognition First Honors: 92-100 Second Honors 85-91 Third Honors 80-84 Honors based on the all subject, weighted GPA are awarded every 9 weeks. Any grade below a 75 in any subject or an incomplete in any class disqualifies a student from the honor roll.

Senior recognitions and awards will be based on the all subject, weighted GPA for all courses taken through the end of the 7th semester.

9. Incompletes When, due to absence or other reasons, a student has not done the assigned work in a subject and is assigned an “incomplete” by the instructor, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher of that subject and make plans at once to make up the work that was missed. If the incomplete is not made up by the end of the ninth week of the following semester or by a designated date during the summer following the spring term, the incomplete becomes a failure.

10. Failures If a student fails a course necessary for graduation, that course must be repeated and suc- cessfully completed. This may be done by taking the course in summer school. These courses must be approved by the counselor. Students feeling that they will fail a course that they are currently taking, should sign up for a summer school program in order to guaran- tee admission to the desired course. A student who has failed the first semester of Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, or the first or second year of a Foreign Language, but who passes the second semester of the same course, is eligible to complete an exam on the first semester material. The original grade, however, remains on the student transcript.

30 11. Academic Probation Students who have two or three failures at the conclusion of any semester are placed on academic probation. Students who have four or more failures in any academic year are not eligible for re-registration at Benet Academy for the subsequent term.

The effect of academic standing on interscholastic competitions is determined by the Illinois High School Association rules published in a separate section of this handbook, but Benet has established the following interventions at the intervals specified for those with two or more failures:

At the 6-week Progress Report Time of Semester 1 • A warning and explanation of academic probation is given to the student by the counselor. • The counselor and student discuss strategies for academic improvement. At the 9, 12, and 15-week Progress Report Times of Semester 1 • A warning and explanation of academic probation is given by the counselor to any student who may have subsequently slipped to two or more failures since the previous progress reporting periods. • The student may be grounded from clubs and activities until all grades are 70 or above (per periodic eligibility reports). The Assistant Principal for Student Affairs will notify club and activity moderators if this action occurs. • The counselor and student discuss strategies for academic improvement. At the Conclusion of Semester 1 • The student is required to attend mandatory help / study time for a minimum of three hours per week until all grades are 75 or above. A maximum of two of these three hours may come from supervised study time in the library. An Hours Verification Form obtained from the counselor is to be signed by teachers whom the student sees for extra help and / or by library personnel for supervised study time after school at an assigned location / table. The student must also check in with his or her counselor on Friday with the completed form so that it can be copied for the counselor’s file and for the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs’ file. (The student retains the original.) The student’s counselor will email parents of any failure on the part of the student to comply with this procedure. • The student is moved into a silent homeroom. The student may earn regular homeroom or chorus back if all grades are 75 or above at the end of a nine-week grading period, but the student must self-initiate this action. • The student will be restricted from club and activity participation until all grades are 70 or above (per school eligibility requirements). The Assistant Principal for Student Affairs will notify club and activity moderators. • The Assistant Principal for Student Affairs will provide written, email notification to parents about what academic probation will entail with the Assistant Principal for Professional Affairs facilitating the electronic delivery of this letter. At the 6, 9, 12, and 15 week Progress Report Times of Semester 2 • The same interventions as used for the first semester will be employed. At the 9-week Progress Report Time of Semester 2 • The student will conference with his or her counselor and the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs concerning the school’s policy regarding academic dismissal for four or more failures in a school year. A form will be provided for the student to write a plan with specific steps to be taken, strategies to be utilized to improve his or her perform- ance, and any additional required student actions mandated by the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs. This completed form is to be signed by the student and a parent with two additional copies made and returned to the counselor by the specified due 31 date. The Assistant Principal for Student Affairs and the student’s counselor will each receive one copy while the original is retained by the student. The Assistant Principal for Student Affairs will also mail the student’s parents a letter regarding this serious academic matter.

12. Semester Exams Semester exams are required of all students. A schedule indicating the time and place for each semester exam is determined by the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs.

13. 60 Penalty Explanation Students dropping a class after four weeks into the semester will be issued a grade of 60. This 60 grade becomes part of the students’ permanent transcript and cumulative average. Written permission from the students’ parents is required for such a drop.

14. Course Selection Process Time allotments, class size, space limitations, teacher availability, and student preferences all determine the number and variety of each year’s course offerings. Sufficient time and counseling is provided for students and their parents to select courses. Therefore, students should not expect to change their course requests on their schedule.

15. Class Drops to Take a Study Hall Students desiring to drop a non-required, extra class and add a study hall in its place must first discuss this matter with their teacher and counselor. Written permission from the students’ parents is also required. Students have four weeks from the start of each semester to drop such a class without a 60 penalty. A 60 penalty will be issued after four weeks, and a fee will be charged.

16. Class Drops to Take Another Class Students desiring to drop a class and add another class in its place must first discuss this matter with the teacher of the class they wish to drop and their counselor. Written permission from the students’ parents is also required. This written permission does not necessarily mean that the class changes will take place because class sizes and other factors may prevent such a change. Students may drop a class and add another class in its place only within the first five class days of a semester. A fee will be charged.

17. Class Adds in Place of a Study Hall Students desiring to add a class in place of a study hall must first discuss this matter with their counselor. Written permission from the students’ parents is also required. This written permission does not necessarily mean that the class will be added to a student’s schedule because class sizes and other factors may prevent such a change. Students may add such a class in place of a study hall only within the first five class days of a semester. A fee will be charged.

18. Summer School With the exception of Computer Literacy for incoming freshmen, Benet does not conduct a summer school program. Nevertheless, students may enhance their academic record by taking courses during the summer. If credit is desired, approval for these courses must be sought from a Benet counselor. Courses necessary for graduation must be taken at Benet.

19. Parent / Student / Teacher Conferences Parent / Student / Teacher conferences are held after the first grading period to enable parents to discuss the academic progress of their sons and daughters. Private conferences may be arranged with teachers at other times as well. Parents are asked, however, not to call teachers at their homes.

32 20. Transcript of Credits The high school transcript is the student’s permanent academic record and contains the following information: 1) Personal data: address, date of birth, parents’ names 2) Record of all subjects taken and grades received 3) Record of passing the U.S. Constitution Test 4) Cumulative Grade Point Averages (both weighted and unweighted) 5) Credit granted by placement tests Requests for a transcript of credits should be made to your counselor. An official transcript of credits will not be issued to the student but will be sent directly to the school or agency designated by the student. A student may request an unofficial transcript.

Students wishing to have transcripts sent to colleges for consideration for admission should consult with their college counselor, who will see that such transcripts are sent. A nominal fee is billed to seniors for transcripts sent during their senior year.

A cumulative record shall be maintained for each pupil from his or her entrance into Benet Academy through the 12th grade. All materials in each cumulative record shall be treated as confidential and shall be directly accessible only to the professional staff of the school and the pupil’s parent(s) or guardian(s). Conduct grades and academic dishonesty referrals do not become part of a student’s permanent record.

21. Withdrawal from Benet Academy When requesting to withdraw from Benet Academy, students must present to the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs a written request from their parent or guardian. All financial obligations must be paid and all Benet property / equipment and all Illinois State textbooks must be returned before the request will be fulfilled.

22. Vacation / Non-Attendance Days Since there is no real substitute for daily class attendance, Benet Academy strongly dis- courages extended student absences other than those unavoidable because of sickness, deaths of relatives, or very special family events. In any event, for anticipated absences of more than one day, notification is to be made to the Dean’s Office and the proper procedures followed. Make-up work will be given at the teacher’s convenience. Teachers are not responsible for re-teaching material missed by students on vacation.

23. College Campus Visits Student visits to college campuses are to be scheduled when Benet classes are not in session.

24. Financial Policy No student will be allowed to take final examinations if any part of the account for the preceding semester remains unpaid. Five tuition payment plans are available – annual, semester, quarterly, 8 installments, and 10 installments. There is a service charge for quarterly and monthly plans. Payments can be made by check, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or automatic debit from one’s checking account.

If more than one student from a family is enrolled at Benet, there will be a $300 reduction on the tuition charge of each student concurrently enrolled after the first one.

25. Refund Policy Tuition - If a student is withdrawn from the Academy, the parent(s) must notify the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs in writing. If the student is no longer attending 33 classes, the day this notice is received by the Assistant Principal is the official date of the student’s withdrawal. If the written notification by the parent(s) anticipates the withdrawal, the actual cessation of attendance determines the date of withdrawal. Tuition refunds exclude all fees and the initial $300 down payment. The actual amount of tuition refunded, as calculated by the Business Office on a prorated basis, is determined by the official date the student withdraws, where that date falls within the academic calendar, and the amount of tuition previously paid. Refund checks are mailed to the parent(s).

Bus Service -Students signing up for the shuttle bus service will be charged for the service. A family no longer wanting bus service for their student must notify the Business Office in writing. Refunds will be on a semester basis only.

26. Insurance Insurance coverage is mandatory for all students. To insure full coverage, each student is charged an insurance fee and placed on the accident insurance plan. This plan is a program organized to reimburse parents or guardians for losses which occur as a result of an accident to their dependent child who is a full-time, registered student at the Academy.

A coordination of benefits is part of this plan. An injury report must be submitted to the Principal’s Office. Parents must submit bills for accidents to their own group insurance plan first. After payments are received from their own insurance plan, the parents then submit bills to Christian Brothers Student Accident Plan, who then pays the balance due up to a maximum of $25,000 per claim.

27. Academic Honesty

Purpose The mission of Benet Academy is accomplished by graduating students who embody the core beliefs of our Benedictine heritage and who leave Benet Academy having accomplished the stated religious, academic, and social outcomes of the school. At Benet, we believe that the successful development of these outcomes is the result of an environment that fosters a respect for academic honesty, an awareness of its value, and a commitment to make behavioral decisions that are consistent with that awareness.

To develop this awareness, responsibility must be shared cooperatively among students, parents / guardians, and teachers. To that end, each must carry out the following responsibilities.

Teachers / Administrators All teachers are expected to conduct their professional lives and to carry out their instructional duties in a manner that will promote the academic outcomes of the Academy, including providing a learning environment characterized by high expectations and respect for academic excellence. Teachers are expected to know, promulgate, and act in accordance with this Academic Honesty Policy. Teachers are expected to instruct and assess in a way that will minimize the opportunity / potential for dishonesty and to be fair and consistent in handling cases of academic dishonesty in conformity with this policy. Administrators are also expected to support this policy and its consequences. Finally, teachers are expected to explain any additional course-specific rules and consequences.

Students All students are expected to conduct their academic lives in accordance with the standards of behavior set out in this Academic Honesty Policy. Students should also demonstrate an awareness of allowable and unallowable activities and should make choices consistent with high standards of integrity. 34 Parents / Guardians Parents are partners with teachers in the educational process. As the primary educators of their children, parents / guardians must complement the Academy’s efforts to promote academic honesty and must support the enforcement of the Academy’s Academic Honesty Policy to promote and ensure an honest school environment. Awareness of this policy and agreement with its consequences are an essential aspect of the role of parents / guardians. By sending their student to Benet Academy, they agree to support this policy.

Definition of Academic Honesty / Academic Dishonesty As applied to Benet Academy students, academic honesty is behavior that reflects the knowledge of allowable and unallowable activities. Additionally, this behavior should demonstrate the value placed on performing allowable activities and avoiding unallowable ones. As applied to Benet Academy students, academic dishonesty (i.e. cheating) occurs when a student attempts to gain an unfair advantage or receive more credit than his / her individual work merits, or when a student assists another in gaining such an unfair advantage or receiving undue credit. When this happens, a dishonest and, therefore, unallowable activity has occurred.

Some specific forms of academic dishonesty (and therefore unallowable activities) include, but are not limited to the following: • Copying answers from another’s test or quiz • Helping another student during an individual test or quiz • Providing information regarding a test or quiz to another student, or receiving it from another student • Using prohibited materials (e.g. crib sheets, notes, books) during a test or quiz • Submitting work, including homework, that was copied from or completed by another person • Submitting papers that are not reflective of one’s individual work • Plagiarism • Stealing copies of tests or answer keys • Fabrication or falsification of information or sources in an academic exercise • Altering or attempting to alter assessment grades, course grades, credits earned, grade point average, or other information about oneself or others • Providing help to another for profit (stealing and selling tests, doing homework or writing papers for money) • Using any form of communication (e.g. cell phone, pager, calculator) to transfer prohibited data during or after an assessment • Changing answers after an assignment has been graded • Attempting to extend a deadline or gain some other special advantage through mis- representation of the truth or through unnecessary absence • Using online translators to complete foreign language assignments

Unless otherwise specified by a teacher, the following practices are allowable and encouraged: • Studying with other students outside of class • Sharing class notes (especially after an absence) with other students • Discussing ideas for papers or projects with other students • Using research materials, including books, journals, or the internet as a source of information (cited properly) • Peer evaluation • Anonymous notification of the cheating of others

35 Consequences Each and every violation of the Academic Honesty Policy results in a minimum consequence of an automatic zero for that assignment / assessment. This zero cannot be dropped as the lowest grade. When each violation occurs, the teacher will also complete an Academic Dishonesty Referral form and submit it to the student’s counselor for inclusion in the student’s temporary counseling file that is destroyed upon graduation or prior to the student’s transfer to another school.

1st Violation The counselor will file the referral in the student’s file. If the teacher indicates on the referral “Teacher Action Taken” and the violation is the student’s first, then no more action is taken. If the incident is severe in nature (i.e. disciplinary action might be needed above and beyond the automatic zero for the assignment), then the counselor will call a meeting with the student and the dean and / or the assistant principal for student affairs. The teacher, at his or her own choice, may be present at that meeting. The teacher, at his or her own choice, may also notify the parents.

Each Future Violation When the counselor receives the referral for a second violation, the counselor will call a meeting with the student and the dean and / or the assistant principal for student affairs. The teacher, at his or her own choice, may be present at that meeting. The severity of the violations will be considered as discipline is decided. The meeting will determine if the violation requires additional attention from the Discipline Committee. If it does, the counselor will file a report with the Discipline Committee.

Consequences determined by the dean, the assistant principal for student affairs, or the Discipline Committee may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Recommendation to the National Honor Society Faculty Council for dismissal • Recommendation to the National Honor Society Faculty Council for denial of application • Saturday detention • Suspension • Withdrawal from the course without credit • Failing grade for the course • Loss of participation in Commencement Exercises for seniors • Community service requirement • Expulsion

On second and future violations, the assistant principal for student affairs will send to the student’s parents a copy of the referral form along with a letter indicating any consequences that resulted from the meetings regarding the violation.

28. Benet Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society Benet Academy operates a local chapter of the National Honor Society. Membership in the Benet chapter is an honor bestowed upon a student by the faculty council and is based on out- standing scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Members who fall below the standards which were the basis for their selection are subject to dismissal from the organization. Members who resign or are dismissed are never again eligible for membership or its benefits.

29. Benet Online Resources: Home and School Access When accessing online resources from home go to the web addresses on this page, NOT the Benet Library webpage. When accessing online resources from school go directly to the Benet Library webpage. 36 ProQuest ProQuest Central – More than 4600 newspapers, magazines and journals, including full text of the Chicago Tribune from 1985 and the Daily Herald from 1997.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers – New York Times from 1851, Wall St.Journal from 1889, Washington Post from 1877. http://search.proquest.com Username: benet Password: welcome

ProQuest History Study Center – Historical reference material. http://www.historystudycenter.com Username: benet Password: welcome

ProQuest Learning Literature – 3000 author biographies, literary works, criticism. http://literature.proquestlearning.com Username: benet Password: welcome

Wilson Wilson Online Select – Full text database of magazine and journal articles. Wilson Current Biography Illustrated – Biographies of people in the news from 1940 to today. http://search.ebscohost.com Username: benet Password: password

Gale Gale Reference Center – General interest newspaper and magazine articles. Health Reference Center Academic – Full text of health and nursing journals. Student Edition – Access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers, pod- casts, and reference books. Gale Opposing Viewpoints – Articles presenting both sides of current social issues. Literature Resource Center – Literary criticism, author biographies, reviews, and more. Gale Virtual Reference Library - Novels for Students – Ebooks - Background, literary criticism, biographies for the most studied novels. http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/ Username: benetacad Password: redwing1

FirstSearch – Fifteen (15) different databases including the following four useful to students: WilsonSelectPlus – Full text articles of general interest. WorldAlmanac – A general encyclopedia and four almanacs. WorldCat – Books in libraries worldwide. Illinois Catalog - Catalog of materials in Illinois libraries http://newfirstsearch.oclc.org Authorization: 100108381 Password: redwing1

Other online resources include the following:

American National Biography – Profiles more than 18,000 American men and women. http://www.anb.org Username: benetanb Password: benetanb

Biblical Archaeology Society Online Archive – Includes Biblical Archaeology Review (1975 to present), Bible Review (1985 to 2005 complete), and Archaeology Odyssey (1998 to 2006 complete). http://www.basarchive.org Username: benetacad Password: redwing1

Bloom’s Literary Reference Online - Essays examining the lives and works of great writ- ers, thousands of critical articles, more than 42,000 characters and extensive entries on literary topics, themes, movements, and genres. http://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=100815&pid=WE54 Username: benet Password: redwing1

37 CQ Researcher – Detailed reports on contemporary and controversial issues. http://library.cqpress.com Username: benet Password: cqr

Encyclopedia Britannica Online – Encyclopedia Britannica, dictionary, and websites. http://school.eb.com Username: benet Password: academy

Grove Dictionary of Art Online -- Comprehensive information about artists and artwork. http://www.groveart.com Username: benacad Password: artonline

Grove Music provides the full text of the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz. Researchers also have access to The Oxford Companion to Music and The Oxford Dictionary of Music. URL: Username: Password:

NoodleTools – Generate, edit and publish MLA and APA style works cited lists. http://www.noodletools.com Username: benet Password: redwing

Oxford Biblical Studies Online provides a full range of authoritative content and tools for the study of the Bible and biblical history. URL: Username: Password:

Oxford Dictionaries Pro offers modern online dictionaries, thesauruses, and language reference content. Also offered are sections on synonyms and antonyms as well as writing skills. URL: Username: Password:

Oxford English Dictionary Online - Guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words. http://oed.com Username: benetanb Password: benetanb

Oxford Islamic Studies Online brings together the most current scholarship to foster an accurate and informed understanding of the Islamic world. URL: Username: Password:

Oxford Language Dictionaries provides searchable access to Oxford’s unabridged bilingual dictionaries in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Chinese. Also available are audio pronunciations, grammar guidance, and usage examples. URL: Username: Password:

Oxford Quick Reference allows users to check a fact quickly and reliably or to find out key information about a concept, person, or term. Please use this instead of Wikipedia. URL: Username: Password:

Salem Health – e-books of Genetics and Inherited Conditions. http://health.salempress.com/action/remoteAccessActivation Password: redwing1

Salem History – Includes the ebooks Great Lives from the 20th Century, Milestone Documents in American History and Milestone Documents of American Leaders and Milestone Documents in World History. http://history.salempress.com/action/remoteAccessActivation Password: redwing1

Salem Literature – Ebooks of the Critical Insights series. http://Literature.salempress.com/action/remoteAccessActivation Password: redwing1

38 PART IV – EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CODE

Statement of Philosophy I. A code is a system of guiding principles and rules that communicates norms and values. It is intended to help individuals distinguish between what is right and what is wrong. This code outlines Benet Academy’s expectations for students who choose to be involved in our extra-curricular activities.

II. Benet Academy offers an extensive and diverse program of extra-curricular activities (athletic and non-athletic), clubs, and organizations in which students can choose to participate and thereby develop special interests, skills, and talents to a higher level.

III. Involvement in these activities is voluntary and a privilege. Students choosing to participate take on extended responsibilities as representatives of their school and community. These extended responsibilities justify holding students who choose to participate to a higher standard of conduct as a condition of participation.

IV. Students who choose to participate in extra-curriculars at Benet are responsible for behaving in accordance with this code.

Expectations Students may be suspended from participating in extra-curricular activities for misconduct including but not limited to the following. All participants must adhere to the following expectations:

I. Abstain from the use or possession of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs. (“Possession” as used in this code shall mean having knowledge of and any control over an item.)

II. Practice good citizenship in all environments by respecting the dignity and property rights of others. (Poor citizenship includes actions such as hazing, bullying, stealing, vandalism, and other illegal acts.)

III. Realize the existence of and be held accountable for the individual rules as outlined by a coach, director, or moderator of an activity other than those outlined in the extra-curricular code.

Parental Permission and Student Participation Contract The extra-curricular code applies to all students who choose to participate in activities. Students are encouraged to discuss any questions regard the code with coaches, directors, or moderators.

By signing the “Statement of Agreement” at the front of the Benet Academy Guidebook, parents (guardians) and their children who choose to participate in extra-curricular activities certify that they understand and agree with the Benet Academy Extra-curricular Activities Code as stated above and that they will abide by its conditions. They further acknowledge that student participants may be held responsible for requirements above and beyond this code by their respective Activity / Athletic Rules of Conduct as set forth by their coach, director, or moderator.

39 The commitment represented by the signatures of parents and students on the aforementioned “Statement of Agreement” will remain in effect for one full calendar year (including days outside of the regular school year). Therefore, participants and parents need to be certain to sign the form and submit it to the Dean’s Office at the beginning of each year by the date specified in order to be eligible for participation in an extra-curricular activity throughout the school year and the subsequent summer months. Code violations do carry over from one school year to the next.

Extra-curricular Activity Code Substance Violations A participant who uses or possesses tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs is in violation of the Extra-curricular Activities Code. A verifiable code violation is deemed to have occurred when: A) a Benet Academy employee or law enforcement agency, or representative thereof, personally confirms the participant’s possession or consumption / use of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs; or B) a participant admits to the Dean of Students that s/he has consumed or possessed any of the above said substances in violation of this code; or C) verification by parent / guardian or Benet Academy employee or law enforcement agency, or representative thereof, confirming consumption of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs at any gathering hosted on private property by the parents / guardian or family of participants who are subject to the Benet Academy Extra-curricular Activities Code; or D) maintaining or being identified on a social networking site which depicts illegal or inappropriate behavior.

NOTE: Extra-curricular activities participants are also subject to disciplinary action under the terms and conditions of the Benet Academy Redwing Guidebook. In any circumstance in which there may appear to be a conflict between the Guidebook policies and consequences and the Extra-curricular Activities Code policies and consequences, the Guidebook policies will take precedence.

First Offense Suspensions (number refers to the number of games, matches, meets, etc.) Boys Baseball 8 Girls Avions 4 Boys Basketball 4 Girls Basketball 4 Boys Cross Country 4 Girls Cheerleading 4 Boys Football 2 Girls Cross Country 4 Boys Golf 4 Girls Golf 4 Boys Hockey 4 Girls Lacrosse 4 Boys Lacrosse 4 Girls Soccer 4 Boys Soccer 4 Girls Softball 8 Boys Swimming 4 Girls Swimming 4 Boys Tennis 4 Girls Tennis 4 Boys Track 4 Girls Track 4 Boys Volleyball 4 Girls Volleyball 4

40 First Offense Suspensions (number refers to the number of weeks suspended) Anime Club 5 Leadership Seminar 5 Art Club 5 Marians 5 Bass Fishing 5 Mass Choir 5 Campus Ministry (CMAT) 5 Medical Club 5 Certamen 5 Muse 5 Computer Club 5 National Honor Society 5 Environmental Club 5 Newspaper 5 Film Club 5 Outreach 5 Foreign Language Clubs 5 Political Club 5 Guitar Club 5 Recycling Club 5 Intramural Bowling 5 Retreats 5 Intramural Golf 5 Science Alliance 5 Intramural Sports 5 Student Government 5 Law Club 5 Yearbook 5 Other TBD

First Offense Suspensions (number refers to performances or contests) Chorus 2 Marching Band 2 Drama 1 Math Team 3 Jazz Ensembles 1 Musical 2 Madrigal Singers 3 Pep Band 1

Subsequent Offenses For a second offense of the Extra-curricular Activities Code, the student will be suspended from all extra-curricular activities for one calendar year.

For a third offense of the Extra-curricular Activities Code, the student will be suspended from all extra-curricular activities for the remainder of their student tenure at Benet Academy.

Appeal Process Following a first or second offense of the Extra-curricular Activities Code, the student and his / her parent(s) or guardian may appeal the suspension to the Benet Academy Discipline Committee. The Discipline Committee may either uphold or overturn the suspension, but it may not amend the suspension in any way.

Following a third offense of the Extra-curricular Activities Code, the student and his / her parent(s) or guardian may appeal the suspension to the Benet Academy Discipline Committee with the principal in attendance as an observer. The Discipline Committee will recommend to the principal that the suspension either be upheld or overturned. The principal will make the final decision on the appeal.

41 PART V – ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (IHSA) RULES

competition. The information here is only a general description of major by-law provisions and does not contain the statement of the by-laws in their entirety. Illinois High School Association You can review the by-laws at www.ihsa.org. (For 2013-14 School Term) You may lose eligibility for interscholastic competition if you are not in This summary is for the purpose of compliance with IHSA by-laws. Remember, assisting in the understanding of IHSA By- if you have any questions regarding IHSA laws and Policies. In case of a conflict rules, please contact your principal/official between this publication and the representative. constitution and by-laws of the IHSA, the constitution and by-laws shall control. 1. Attendance

Key Provisions Regarding IHSA Rules A. You may represent only the school you attend. Participation on a cooperative Eligibility Rules team of which your school is a member is acceptable. When you become a member of an B. You must be enrolled and attending interscholastic team at your high school, you classes in your high school no later will find that both your school and the IHSA than the beginning of the 11th school will have rules you must follow in order to be day of the semester. eligible for interscholastic participation. The C. If you attend school for ten (10) or IHSA’s rules have been adopted by the high more days during any one semester, it schools which are members of IHSA as part will count as one of the eight (8) of the Association’s constitution and by- semesters of high school attendance laws. They must be followed as minimum during which you may possibly have standards for all interscholastic athletic eligibility. competition in any member high school. D. If you have a lapse in school Your high school may have additional connection for ten (10) or more requirements, but they may not be less consecutive school days during a stringent than these statewide minimums. semester, you are subject to The principal/official representative of ineligibility for the rest of the semester. your school is responsible to see that only The specific terms of your extended eligible students represent the school in absence must be reviewed by the interscholastic competition. Any question Executive Director to determine if it is concerning your eligibility should be referred “lapse in school connection” or not. to your principal/official representative, who has a complete copy of all IHSA eligibility 2. Scholastic Standing rules, including the Association’s due process procedure. Only the IHSA Executive A. You must pass twenty-five (25) credit Director is authorized to make formal rulings hours of high school work per week. on eligibility, so if your principal/official Generally, twenty-five (25) credit representative has questions or wishes hours is the equivalent of four (5) .5 assistance in answering your questions, the credit courses (2.5 full credits). principal/official representative should B. You must have passed and received contact the IHSA Office. credit toward graduation for twenty- Information contained here highlights five (25) credit hours of high school some of the most important features of the work for the entire previous semester IHSA by-laws regarding interscholastic to be eligible at all during the ensuing eligibility. It is designed to make you aware semester. (Beginning with the second of major requirements you must meet to be semester of the 2012-13 school term) eligible to compete in interscholastic

42 Athletic Eligibility Rules—Page 2 the transfer in writing on a form provided by the IHSA Office. You 3. Residence cannot be eligible when you transfer until this form is fully executed and on Your eligibility is dependent on the file in the school office. location of the residence where you live full B. If you transfer after classes begin for time with your parents, parent who has been the current school term, you will assigned custody by the court, or court definitely be ineligible for thirty days appointed legal guardian. from the date you start attending You may be eligible if you are entering classes at the new high school. In high school as a freshman and: addition, you will be ineligible for that entire school term in any sport in which A. You attend the public high school in you engaged in any team activity, the district in which you live full time including but not limited to tryouts, with both of your parents, custodial drills, physical practice sessions, team parent or court appointed guardian; or meetings, playing in a contest, etc. at B. In the case of a multiple school district, the school from which you transferred. you attend the public high school in the For example, if you were out for cross attendance area where you live full country at the school from which you time with your parents, custodial parent transfer and transfer after the IHSA or court appointed guardian; or sport season has begun, you will be C. You have paid tuition to attend a public ineligible for cross country that entire school for a minimum of 7th and 8th school term at the new school. grades in a district other than the one C. If you transfer attendance from one where you live with your parents, high school to another high school, you custodial parent or court appointed will be ineligible unless: guardian and you continue to pay 1. Your transfer is in conjunction with tuition as a high school student in that a change in residence by both you same district; or and your parents, custodial parent D. You attend a private/parochial school or court appointed guardian from located within the boundaries of the one public school district to a public school district where you live different public school district; with your parents, custodial parent or 2. Your transfer is between high court appointed guardian; or schools within a public school E. You attend a private/parochial high district and both you and your school and have attended a parents, custodial parent or court private/parochial school for 7th and 8th appointed guardian change grades, or for any four (4) grades from residence to the district attendance kindergarten through eighth grades; or area for the school to which you F. You attend the private/parochial high transfer; school which one or both of your 3. Your parents are divorced or legally parents attended; or separated; you transfer to a new G. You attend a private/parochial high school in conjunction with a school located within a thirty (30) mile modification or other change in radius of the residence where you live legal custody between your parents with your parents, custodial parent or by action of a judge; and required court appointed guardian. court documents are on file at the school into which you transfer; 4. Transfer D. If you transfer in conjunction with a change in legal guardianship, a ruling A. In all transfer cases, both the principal on your eligibility must be obtained of the school from which you transfer from the IHSA Office. and the principal of the school into E. If you transfer attendance from one which you transfer must concur with school to another while you are ineligible for any reason, the period of 43 Athletic Eligibility Rules—Page 3 honors or recognition in a sport, you may receive any type of award (except ineligibility imposed prior to your cash, check or legal tender) that does transfer or the period of ineligibility not exceed $75 fair market value. that would have been imposed had you There is no limitation on the value of stayed at the school, will be enforced at your school letter. the school to which you transfer, even if C. The amateur rule does not prohibit you you are otherwise in compliance with from being paid to referee, receiving the by-laws. pay for teaching lessons or coaching in F. Any questions about your eligibility in a little kids league, etc. It only applies any of these instances must be resolved to your own competition in an athletic by a formal ruling from the IHSA contest. Executive Director. D. If you violate the amateur rule, you G. In all other transfer situations, a ruling become ineligible in the sport in which by the IHSA Executive Director is you violate. You must be reinstated by necessary to determine your eligibility. the Executive Director before you may This ruling must be obtained in writing compete again. by the principal/official representative of the school into which you transfer 8. Recruiting of Athletes before you participate in an interscholastic athletic contest. A. The by-laws prohibit recruiting of high school students for athletics. If you are 5. Age solicited to enroll in or transfer to a school to participate in athletics, you You will become ineligible on the date are being illegally recruited and your you become twenty (20) years of age, unless eligibility is in jeopardy. your twentieth (20th) birthday occurs during B. You will lose your eligibility if you a sport season. In that case, you will become enroll in or transfer to a school in ineligible in regard to age at the beginning of response to recruiting efforts by any the sport season during which your twentieth person or group of persons, connected (20th) birthday occurs. with or not connected with the school, related to athletic participation. 6. Physical Examination C. You will lose your eligibility if you receive special benefits or privileges as You must annually have placed on file a prospective student-athlete which are with your principal/official representative a not uniformly made available to all certificate of physical fitness, signed by a students who attend your school. licensed physician, physician’s assistant or D. You may not receive an “athletic nurse practioner in order to practice or scholarship” or any other special participate. Your physical examination is benefit from your school because you good for 395 days from the date of the exam. participate in athletics. The physician’s report must be on file with E. It is a violation for any student-athlete your high school principal/official to receive or be offered remuneration representative. or any special inducement which is not made available to all applicants who 7. Amateur Status apply to or enroll in the school. F. It is also a violation to induce or A. If you win or place in actual attempt to induce or encourage any competition, you may accept a medal or prospective student to attend any trophy for that accomplishment, without member school for the purpose of limit to its cost. Your school may participating in athletics, even when provide IHSA state champions with special remuneration or inducement is championship rings/mementoes. not given. Please remember that you B. For participating in competition in an may not be offered or receive any interscholastic sport, or for athletic benefit, service, privilege or 44 Athletic Eligibility Rules—Page 4 principal/official representative must request approval in writing from the opportunity which is not also provided IHSA Office prior to any such or made available to all prospective participation. students at that school. D. You may try out for a non-school team Note: If you are interested in finding while you are on your school’s team in out more information about a school, that same sport, but you may not contact the principal/official practice, receive instruction, participate representative or an administrator at the in workouts, or participate in school, not a member of the coaching competition with a non-school team in staff. that same sport until you cease being a member of your school’s team. You 9. School Team Sports Seasons cease being a member of your school’s team when the team(s) of which you A. Each sport conducted by IHSA member are a member terminates for the school schools has a starting and ending date. term. Your school may not organize a team, E. You will become ineligible if you begin practice or participate in contests participate on, practice with or compete in a given sport until the authorized against any junior college, college or starting date. Your school may not university team during your high continue to practice or participate in school career. contests after the authorized ending date. This means that: 11. All-Star Participation 1. During the school year, you may not participate on a non-school team A. After you have completed your high coached by any member of your school eligibility in the sport of school’s coaching staff unless it football, basketball, soccer or meets specific criteria established volleyball, you may participate in three by the by-laws. (3) all-star contests in any of these 2. No school coach may require you to sports and still play for other school participate in an out-of-season sport teams, provided the high school season program as a requirement for being in that sport has been completed. a member of a school team. You may lose your eligibility for other B. Violation of the sport season by-laws interscholastic sports if you play in all- will result in penalty to you and/or to star competition in any of these sports your school’s coaching personnel. under any other conditions. B. You are not restricted from 10. Playing in Non-School Competition participating in all-star competition in sports other than football, basketball A. During the time you are participating soccer or volleyball, except that you on a school team in a sport at your high may not do so during the school season school, you may neither play on a non- for the sport. school team nor compete in non-school competition as an individual in that 12. Misbehavior During Contests same sport or in any skill of that sport. B. If you participate in non-school A. If you violate the ethics of competition competition during a sport season and or the principles of good subsequently wish to join the school sportsmanship, you may be barred from team in the same sport, you will not be interscholastic athletic contests, either eligible. as a participant or spectator or both. C. If you wish to participate in a B. If you are ejected from a contest for competition sanctioned by the National unsportsmanlike conduct, you will be Governing Body, or its official Illinois ineligible for your team’s next contest. affiliate for the sport, your You are also subject to other penalties.

45 PART VI – UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (DIOCESE OF JOLIET)

Dear Parents & Guardians,

The Diocese of Joliet is committed to promoting an environment that will help ensure the safety of children and young people. If you have participated in a Protecting God’s Children session, you have already received much information.

This information is the next step in our efforts to help keep children safe. You are the primary educators of your children, so it is important that you talk with them personally about their safety. This material is designed to give you background information about sexual abuse, to inform you about other ways to keep your children safe, and to provide you with tips for talking to your children.

Staff members at the Religious Education Office (815-727-6411) and at the Catholic Schools Office (815-838-2181) are available to help you. Please call them if you have any questions about the material contained in this brochure or if you need more information.

Sincerely, Sister Judith A. Davies, OSF Chancellor

SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION

What is Child Sexual Abuse? Child sexual abuse is the use of a child for sexual purposes by an adult or an older, more powerful person, including an older child. It is a crime in all 50 states. Sexual abuse is called incest when it happens between family members.

Who Are The Offenders? Most sexual abuse is committed by a person the child knows and trusts. Offenders come from all walks of life and from all social and ethnic groups. Offenders actively work to develop trusting relationships with children.

Who Is At Risk? Sexual abuse happens to boys and girls from all social and ethnic groups from infancy to 18 years. Young children are especially at risk.

Why Don’t Children Tell? Some reasons children do not tell are: They have been taught to obey adults. They promised or have been bribed to keep the abuse secret. They have been threatened by the offender and are afraid to tell. They feel guilty because they believe that the abuse is their fault and are ashamed to tell. They are confused because the offender is someone whom they know and trust. They have been convinced that the abuse is nor- mal or okay. They are too young to know the touching is not appropriate, especially if someone they know and trust does it. They don’t know the words to tell about the abuse.

Do Children Lie About Abuse? Children rarely lie about sexual abuse. More often, they are afraid to tell.

PROTECTING YOUR CHILDREN Here are some things you can do: Educate yourself about abuse. Learn and practice specific guidelines for protecting children from sexual abuse. Talk to your children about touching safety. (See Teaching Personal Safety Skills.) Teach your children personal safety rules before they reach school age. Allow your children to participate in personal safety instruction. 46 SAFETY WITH BABYSITTERS Ask babysitters for references and check them. Interview babysitters in person. Ask how they discipline children. Ask “what if” questions to find out how they would cope with tricky situations. Inform them about your family safety rules, including touching safety rules. Set other rules for the sitter regarding TV, phone use, and friends. Make surprise visits to check on them. Ask your children what happens when a babysitter is there and whether they like him or her. If they don’t like the babysitter, ask for reasons. Follow these guidelines even if the babysitter is a family member.

GUIDELINES FOR SINGLE PARENTS If you are a single parent and are dating, this brings unfamiliar adults into your home. Let your new friend know your family’s safety rules, especially about touching. Tell him or her that your children have been taught to tell if any of these rules are broken. Don’t leave your children alone with a new friend until you know him or her well. Ask your children if they like the new person and why or why not. Watch your children’s reactions for clues to how they feel.

TEACHING PERSONAL SAFETY SKILLS Talking openly and honestly sets a tone that helps children feel safe and allows them to talk to you about anything. Talk with them about touching and private body parts. Here are some tips: Make touching safety a part of your family’s safety rules. Take advantage of everyday teachable moments: bath time, physical play situations, when a child expresses curiosity about his body or sexuality, and before a child goes out without you. Read a book or view a video on touching safety together with your child. Revisit the conversation. Don’t just talk about this important matter once!

TEACH YOUR CHILDREN THESE RULES It is not okay for someone to touch your private parts. It is not okay for someone to touch his or her own private body parts in front of you or to ask you to touch them. It is not okay for someone to ask you to take your clothes off or to take photos or videos of you with your clothes off. It is not okay for someone to show you photos or videos of people without their clothes on.

TYPES OF TOUCHES Teach your children the names of their private body parts. Help them understand that they are the boss of their own body. Explain that there are three kinds of touches:

Safe Touches: These are touches that keep children safe and are good for their bodies. Safe touches include hugging, holding hands, pats on the back, and an arm around the shoul- der. Safe touches can also include touches that might hurt, such as removing a splinter.

Unsafe Touches: These are touches that hurt children’s bodies, feelings, or spirits, for example, hitting, pushing, pinching, and kicking. This also includes the sexual touches described in the previous section. Teach children that these kinds of touches are not okay.

Unwanted Touches: These are touches that might be safe but a child doesn’t want. These include the sexual touches discussed earlier. It is okay for a child to say no to an unwanted touch, even if it is from a familiar person.

FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Young children remember better how to protect themselves from sexual abuse when they learn and practice a few simple steps so they don’t have to wonder what to do, or have to stop and think. Children can be taught to follow these three steps when someone breaks 47 the touching rules. Say no or words that mean no. Get away. Tell a grown-up. Expand your child’s understanding of the third step by teaching the following: Never keep secrets about touching. Always tell about a touching problem even if it has gone on for a long time. Keep telling until someone believes you.

TEACH ASSERTIVENESS SKILLS Children who are assertive are better able to use the safety steps effectively and resist unsafe situations. Assertive behavior includes standing up straight, looking directly at the person and using a strong, clear voice.

SAFETY ON THE INTERNET It is important for parents to educate children about Internet risks and monitor use of the Internet risks and monitor use of the Internet. Some rules: Never give out personal information or use a credit card online without your parent’s permission. Never share passwords with anyone. Never arrange to meet someone in person you have met online unless parents go along with you. Never reply to uncomfortable messages. Always tell parents about them.

FOR TEENS OR PRE-TEENS Honest, open discussions about sexual values/limits, healthy relationships, and person safety can make a difference. Teens should: Recall that human sexuality is a graced gift from God and that intimate touching and sexual intercourse are morally appropriate only within marriage. Know their own wishes, limits and values and clearly communicate them to their dates. Listen to their date’s limits and respect them. Notice if their date is not respecting their limits and wishes or if their date’s behavior doesn’t seem right. Trust their feelings and intuition. If they are feeling pressured into sex, they have the right to say “no.” Be assertive and act immediately if their limits are reached, even if it means making a scene. Understand that it is never too late to say “no” and never to late to hear “no.”

MORE SAFETY TIPS FOR TEENS Avoid drugs or alcohol, which reduce one’s ability to think clearly and manage one’s behavior. Always pour your own beverages at a party and keep them in sight. Date-rape drugs can be put in drinks and are often undetectable. Go to parties with a buddy and look after each other. Always have a safe way home. Meet a date in a public place or stay around others. Tell someone about the date, where it will take place, and what time it will end. Take a cell phone along if possible.

THE BOTTOM LINE “No” means “no” whenever a person feels pressured about anything and it should be respected! If a person says “no” and the other person continues to touch or to force touch it is abusive behavior. If a person forces another person to have sexual intercourse, it is rape, a criminal offense.

SAFE FAMILIES Being a parent is one of life’s greatest challenges. However, if you have a strong relation- ship built on a foundation of trust, and your children have skills in self-management, rela- tionship-building and problem-solving, they are more likely to make safe choices and set personal safety boundaries.

For more tips for parents, please visit http://www.cfchildren.org/parentsf/parenttips/

If someone has been abused, contact the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services at 1-800-25abuse (1-800-252-2873) 48 PART VII – VIDEOTAPING AND / OR PHOTOGRAPING OF STUDENTS (DIOCESE OF JOLIET)

The Diocese and Schools of the Diocese allow positive publicity of students using videotapes, digital images, photographs, and web publications within the context of this agreement. Videotaping and/or photographing may be used in and by the Diocese and the Schools of the Diocese as a facet of instruction for enhancing learning, to share information, to promote the school, to assist in providing a safe and secure learning environment, and to monitor/record student activities. Such videotaping/photography may be announced or unannounced and will be conducted according to diocesan guidelines. However, the Diocese and Schools of the Diocese do not approve of the display of any videotapes, digital images, photographs on social networking or video sharing sites, such as YouTube, without the expressed permission of the administrator and all parties involved.

I. Videotapes, photographs, and digital images of students may be utilized by teachers, administrators, or their designees within the Diocese or school for classroom instructional purposes without the advanced consent of a student’s parent / guardian. Such school or diocesan staff shall maintain the confidentiality of these student records in accordance with state and federal law and the established Diocesan student record procedures.

II. Photographs or videos of students posted on the school website shall not be captioned with the student’s name or identify the student by name in any other manner. No image of a student may be posted in such a way that the image of that student may be matched up with the student’s name.

III. A student teacher (under the supervision of a college / university) or another certified staff member may utilize videotapes, photographs, or digital images of students for his / her own professional use without the advanced consent of a student’s parent / guardian. Examples of educational videotapes / photographs include documenting science experi- ments, presentations, etc. • A release form is required from the parent / guardian when students participating in class activities with a student teacher are videotaped of photograph for purposes of assessment of teaching as part of the university class assignment and / or student teaching portfolio development.

IV. Students under the supervision of an administrator / teacher or an approved designee may videotape or photograph students without the advanced consent of a student’s parent / guardian for educational purposes, to promote the school or school activities or to enhance learning (e.g. yearbook, school newspaper, sports games, etc.).

V. Forms of release for videotaping or photographing of students are not required from the parent / guardian when: 1. the student has voluntarily chosen or been allowed by his / her parent / guardian to participate in or be a spectator at a school related activity that is open to the public such as an athletic event, concert, theatrical presentation, dance, etc. 2. the student has chosen to be an officially designated school leader or role model, such as an athlete, student council, etc. for which there is potential for informal contact with news media. 3. stock videotape footage or generic pictures (i.e. individual and group yearbook pictures) are being obtained in public places (i.e. hallways, gymnasia, general classroom areas, playgrounds, athletic fields, etc.) by the Diocese and / or school. 4. outside news media videotape or photograph students in areas that cannot be 49 effectively shielded from the public, such as playgrounds, parking lots, athletic fields, etc. 5. video cameras are in use to monitor public areas of a school / church or facility / bus.

PARENT / GUARDIAN OBJECTION The Office of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Joliet and any of its schools may produce or participate in videotape, Internet (i.e. website), digital or still photograph productions that may involve the use of students’ names, likenesses, or voices. Such productions may be used for the educational and/or school marketing purposes and may be copied or copy- righted with the school retaining any and all rights to such productions.

Videotaping and photographing of students is permitted without parent permissions as stated in the Videotaping and/or Photographing of Students Agreement. Parents/guardians have the right to object to the use of the child’s / children’s name, picture, or voice in these media and may do so by requesting an “Opt Out” form from the Principal’s Office, and returning it to the principal of the school to be kept on file there.

Your student and parent signatures on this Benet Academy Redwing Guidebook’s “Statement of Agreement” form indicate that both the student and the parent / guardian have received and read the Diocese of Joliet Videotaping and / or Photographing of Student Agreement.

PART VIII – CATHOLIC PRAYERS AND RESOURCES

PRAYING THE ROSARY 1. Make the Sign of the Cross and say the “Apostle’s Creed.” 2. Say the “Our Father.” 3. Say three “Hail Marys.” 4. Say the “Glory be to the Father.” 5. Announce the First Mystery and then say the “Our Father.” 6. Say ten “Hail Marys” while meditating on the Mystery. 7. Say the “Glory be to the Father.” 8. After each decade say the “Fatima Prayer.” 9. Repeat steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 continuing with the Second through Fifth Mysteries. 10. Say the “Hail, Holy Queen” after the five decades are completed.

The Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgive- ness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Our Father Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. 50 Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory Be to the Father Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Fatima Prayer Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.

Hail, Holy Queen Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weep- ing in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made wor- thy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray. O God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant we beseech Thee, that meditating upon these mysteries in the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain, and obtain what they promise. Through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Mysteries of the Rosary

Joyful Mysteries Luminous Mysteries (Mondays & Saturdays and (Thursdays) Sundays of Advent) 1. The Annunciation 1. Baptism in the Jordan 2. The Visitation 2. Wedding at Cana 3. The Nativity 3. Proclamation of the Kingdom of God 4. The Presentation 4. The Transfiguration 5. Finding of Jesus in the Temple 5. Institution of the Eucharist

Sorrowful Mysteries Glorious Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays and (Wednesdays & Sundays) Sundays of Lent) 1. The Agony in the Garden 1. The Resurrection 2. The Scourging at the Pillar 2. The Ascension 3. The Crowning with Thorns 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit 4. The Carrying of the Cross 4. The Assumption 5. The Crucifixion 5. The Coronation

The Ten Commandments

1. I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have other gods besides me. 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain. 3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s day. 4. Honor your father and mother. 5. You shall not kill.

51 6. You shall not commit adultery. 7. You shall not steal. 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. 10. You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.

An Act of Contrition My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You, whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, suffered and died for us. In His name, my God, have mercy. Amen.

Prayer for the Intercession of St. Benedict Heavenly Father, You raised up St. Benedict to establish a religious family in Your Church. He taught his followers to live as a true family and to serve You faithfully through prayer and work in a spirit of peace, love, and joy. Through his merits and prayers, please grant our Benet family a happy and holy life as we try to follow the example of St. Benedict, which teaches us to be kind, patient, and cheerful with one another. Give us the grace to imitate him in preferring peace to strife, humility to arrogance, and love to hatred. We ask that St. Benedict watch over and protect our family today and every day, leading us all to a joyous reunion with You, Your Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit forever in heaven. Amen.

52 Notes N O T E SNO S

Monday, August 19

Tuesday, August 20 Optional College Essay Writing Seminar for Seniors – 10:30 a.m. St. Daniel Hall Schedule Adjustment Day – Seniors – 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Schedule Adjustment Day – Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors – 12:00 – 3:00 p.m

Wednesday, August 21 Marching Band – 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Check-In Day for All Students Last Names Check-In Time Slot C – F 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. G – K 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. L – N 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. O – S1 2:00 – 1:00 p.m. T – Z 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. A – B 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. AUGUST 2013 JULY 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 23456 123 1 234567 7 8910 11 12 13 45678910 8910 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30

Thursday, August 22

Friday, August 23 Freshman Orientation – 7:45 – 12:00 noon

Saturday, August 24

Sunday, August 25 N O T E SNO S

Monday, August 26 All Classes Begin – 7:45 a.m.

Tuesday, August 27 One Act Play Auditions – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 28 AUGUST 2013 JULY 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 23456 123 1 234567 7 8910 11 12 13 45678910 8910 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30

Thursday, August 29 Yearbooks for Sale Jazz Band Meeting – 3:00 p.m. Marching Band – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, August 30 Mass Schedule: Opening of the School Year Mass – 9:00 a.m. Last Day to Add a Class for First Semester

Saturday, August 31

Sunday, September 1 Shadow Program Registration Opens N O T E SNO S

Monday, September 2 NO CLASSES: Labor Day Marching Band – Labor Day Parade

Tuesday, September 3 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m. Counselor Groups for Juniors – Period F2 - Homerooms Jazz Band Auditions Orchestra Meeting

Wednesday, September 4 NHS General Assembly – 7:00 a.m. St. Daniel Hall Counselor Groups for Juniors – Period F2 - Homerooms Jazz Band Auditions Senior Application Workshops – PE Study Halls - Computer Labs Marching Band – 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 2013 AUGUST 2013 OCTOBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 23 1234567 1 2345 4 5678910 8910 11 12 13 14 678910 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, September 5 Counselor Groups for Juniors – Period F2 - Homerooms Jazz Band Auditions Senior Application Workshops – PE Study Halls - Computer Labs Parent Get Acquainted Night – 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Friday, September 6 Counselor Groups for Juniors – Period F2 - Homerooms Freshman / Transfer Students and Faculty / Staff ID Pictures Senior Jostens Presentation - St. Daniel Hall

Saturday, September 7 SALT Trip, Our Lady of Angels, Chicago – 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Sunday, September 8 N O T E SNO S

Monday, September 9 Top 5 Colleges for Benet Students – College Rep. Presentation during Period F – Jr. / Sr. Lunch / Homeroom - St. Jude Commons

Tuesday, September 10 Counselor Groups for Freshmen & Sophomores – Period E - Homerooms Top 5 Colleges for Benet Students – College Rep. Presentation during Period F – Jr. / Sr. Lunch / Homeroom - St. Jude Commons

Wednesday, September 11 Counselor Groups for Freshmen & Sophomores – Period E - Homerooms Top 5 Colleges for Benet Students – College Rep. Presentation during Period F – Jr. / Sr. Lunch / Homeroom - St. Jude Commons Parenting for College – Senior Parent Program – 7:00 p.m. - St. Daniel Hall SEPTEMBER 2013 AUGUST 2013 OCTOBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 23 1234567 1 2345 4 5678910 8910 11 12 13 14 678910 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, September 12 Counselor Groups for Freshmen & Sophomores – Period E - Homerooms Top 5 Colleges for Benet Students – College Rep. Presentation during Period F – Jr. / Sr. Lunch / Homeroom - St. Jude Commons Marching Band – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, September 13 Counselor Groups for Freshmen & Sophomores – Period E - Homerooms Coffee with the Counselors for Freshman Parents – 8:45 a.m. - St. Daniel Hall Lobby Naviance Revisited for Juniors – English 3 Classes - Computer Labs Top 5 Colleges for Benet Students – College Rep. Presentation during Period F – Jr. / Sr. Lunch / Homeroom - St. Jude Commons

Saturday, September 14

Sunday, September 15 N O T E SNO S

Monday, September 16 Naviance Revisited for Juniors – English 3 Classes - Computer Labs Shadow visits begin

Tuesday, September 17 Naviance Revisited for Juniors – English 3 Classes - Computer Labs NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m.

Wednesday, September 18 3-Week Progress Report Posting Logos Retreat #107 at Plano SEPTEMBER 2013 AUGUST 2013 OCTOBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 23 1234567 1 2345 4 5678910 8910 11 12 13 14 678910 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, September 19 Logos Retreat #107 at Plano Feed My Starving Children – 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. - Aurora Marching Band – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, September 20 Jostens Presentation to Juniors - St. Daniel Hall Logos Retreat #107 at Plano

Saturday, September 21

Sunday, September 22 N O T E SNO S

Monday, September 23 Last Day to Drop a Class without a 60 Penalty

Tuesday, September 24 Freshman Study Skills Groups – Period E2 – Homerooms - Computer Labs

Wednesday, September 25 Freshman Study Skills Groups – Period E2 – Homerooms - Computer Labs SEPTEMBER 2013 AUGUST 2013 OCTOBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 23 1234567 1 2345 4 5678910 8910 11 12 13 14 678910 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, September 26 Freshman Study Skills Groups –Period E2 –Homerooms - Computer Labs Marching Band – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, September 27 Coffee with the College Counselors for Senior Parents – 8:30 a.m. St. Daniel Hall Lobby Freshman Study Skills Groups –Period E2 –Homerooms - Computer Labs One-Act Plays – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 28 One-Act Plays – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 29 Decorating for Homecoming Week – 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. N O T E SNO S

Monday, September 30 Homecoming Activities Big Sister / Little Sister Dinner – 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 1 Homecoming Activities NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m. Sophomore & Junior PSAT Groups – Periods E1 & F2 - Homerooms

Wednesday, October 2 Homecoming Activities NHS General Assembly Meeting – 7:10 a.m. - St. Daniel Hall Sophomore & Junior PSAT Groups – Periods E1 & F2 - Homerooms OCTOBER 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013 NOVEMBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234567 12345 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 678910 11 12 3456789 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Thursday, October 3 Homecoming Activities Sophomore & Junior PSAT Groups – Periods E1 & F2 - Homerooms Marching Band – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, October 4 Homecoming Activities and Pep Rally Homecoming Slop Day Sophomore & Junior PSAT Groups – Periods E1 & F2 - Homerooms

Saturday, October 5 SALT Trip – Our Lady of Angels, Chicago – 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon Homecoming Dance 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 6 N O T E SNO S

Monday, October 7

Tuesday, October 8 IMEA Auditions at Addison Trail High School – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 9 6-Week Progress Grade Posting OCTOBER 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013 NOVEMBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234567 12345 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 678910 11 12 3456789 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Thursday, October 10 Marching Band – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, October 11 Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons

Saturday, October 12

Sunday, October 13 N O T E SNO S

Monday, October 14 NO CLASSES: Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 15 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m.

Wednesday, October 16 Special Half Day Schedule Senior College Visit Day Freshman Retreat PSAT Testing (Soph. & Jr.) GPA + Solutions – 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Feed My Starving Children – 5:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Aurora OCTOBER 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013 NOVEMBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234567 12345 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 678910 11 12 3456789 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Thursday, October 17 Marching Band – 6:00 p.m. GPA + Solutions – 3:15 – 6:15 p.m.

Friday, October 18 Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons GPA + Solutions – 3:15 – 6:15 p.m.

Saturday, October 19 GPA + Solutions – 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. GPA + Solutions – 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 20 N O T E SNO S

Monday, October 21 Academic Honesty Week through Friday, October 25

Tuesday, October 22 Benet Choral Concert – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 23 Benet Choral Concert – 7:30 p.m. OCTOBER 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013 NOVEMBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234567 12345 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 678910 11 12 3456789 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Thursday, October 24 Sophomore PLAN Presentation – Period E1- Homerooms - St. Daniel Hall Marching Band – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, October 25 Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons Sophomore PLAN Presentation – Period E1- Homerooms - St. Daniel Hall

Saturday, October 26

Sunday, October 27 Open House for Prospective Students and Families – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. N O T E SNO S

Monday, October 28

Tuesday, October 29 Open House for Prospective Students and Families – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30 9-Week Progress Grade Posting OCTOBER 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013 NOVEMBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234567 12345 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 678910 11 12 3456789 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Thursday, October 31

Friday, November 1 Mass Schedule: All Saints Day Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons Junior Catalyst Retreat 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 2 Junior Catalyst Retreat until 8:00 a.m. SALT Trip – Our Lady of Angels, Chicago – 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Sunday, November 3 N O T E SNO S

Monday, November 4 Freshman Student Government Rep. Petitions Available

Tuesday, November 5 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m.

Wednesday, November 6 NHS General Assembly Meeting – 7:10 a.m. - St. Daniel Hall Jazz Concert at Lisle High School – 7:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2345 12 1 234567 6 78910 11 12 3456789 8910 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31

Thursday, November 7 Half Day Schedule: Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (by appointment only) PLAN Test for Sophomores

Friday, November 8 NO CLASSES Turkey Bowl – 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 9 IMEA Jazz Festival at Naperville Central High School Benet Academy Auction at Drury Lane – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 10 N O T E SNO S

Monday, November 11

Tuesday, November 12 Freshman Stress Management Groups – Period E2 – Homerooms Freshman Student Government Petitions Due Junior College Planning Presentation – Period F2 – Homerooms (in Computer Labs) Feed My Starving Children 5:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Aurora

Wednesday, November 13 Shortened Schedule with Student Dismissal at 2:24 p.m. Freshman Stress Management Groups – Period E2 – Homerooms Junior College Planning Presentation – Period F2 – Homerooms (in Computer Labs) NOVEMBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2345 12 1 234567 6 78910 11 12 3456789 8910 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31

Thursday, November 14 Freshman Stress Management Groups – Period E2 – Homerooms Junior College Planning Presentation – Period F2 – Homerooms (in Computer Labs)

Friday, November 15 Freshman Stress Management Groups – Period E2 – Homerooms Junior College Planning Presentation – Period F2 – Homerooms (in Computer Labs) Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons Benet Fall Play Production 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 16 IMEA Concert Festival at East Aurora High School Benet Fall Play Production– 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 17 Benet Fall Play Production – 7:00 p.m. N O T E SNO S

Monday, November 18

Tuesday, November 19 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m. Freshman Student Government Rep. Elections Junior ACT/SAT Groups – Period F2 – Homerooms Musical Audition Meeting – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 20 12-Week Progress Grade Posting Junior ACT / SAT Groups – Period F2 – Homerooms Logos Retreat #108 at LUREC – 4:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2345 12 1 234567 6 78910 11 12 3456789 8910 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31

Thursday, November 21 College Search Program for Juniors & Parents – 7:00 p.m. - St. Daniel Hall Junior ACT / SAT Groups – Period F2 – Homerooms Logos Retreat #108 at LUREC Musical Clinic – 3:00 p.m.

Friday, November 22 Junior ACT / SAT Groups – Period F2 – Homerooms Logos Retreat #108 at LUREC Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons Musical Clinic – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 23

Sunday, November 24 N O T E SNO S

Monday, November 25 Musical Clinic – 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 26 Musical Clinic – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 27 NO CLASSES: Thanksgiving Holiday NOVEMBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2345 12 1 234567 6 78910 11 12 3456789 8910 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31

Thursday, November 28 NO CLASSES: Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday, November 29 NO CLASSES: Thanksgiving Holiday

Saturday, November 30

Sunday, December 1 First Week of Advent Begins Madrigals at Goodman Theatre – 5:00 p.m. N O T E SNO S

Monday, December 2 Musical Auditions – 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 3 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m. Freshman Final Exams Info Groups – Period E2 – Homerooms Musical Auditions – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 4 NHS General Assembly Meeting 7:10 a.m. - St. Daniel Hall Freshman Final Exams Info Groups – Period E2 – Homerooms Musical Auditions – 3:00 p.m. DECEMBER 2013 NOVEMBER 2013 JANUARY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2 1234567 1 234 3 456789 8910 11 12 13 14 5678910 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, December 5 Freshman Final Exams Info Groups – Period E2 – Homerooms Musical Call Backs – 3:00 p.m.

Friday, December 6 Pack the Chapel – Christmas Drive St. Nicholas Day Mass – 7:10 a.m. Freshman Final Exams Info Groups – Period E2 – Homerooms Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons Musical Auditions – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 7 SALT Trip – Our Lady of Angels, Chicago – 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Sunday, December 8 Second Week of Advent Begins Benet Academy 5K for the Drive Guitar Club – 7:00 p.m. N O T E SNO S

Monday, December 9 Christmas Drive Activities Penny Wars Begin Feed My Starving Children – 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. - Aurora

Tuesday, December 10 Christmas Drive Activities Sophomore PLAN/My College QuickStart Groups – during Period E1 – Homerooms in Computer Labs Benet Choral Concert – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11 Shortened Schedule with Student Dismissal at 2:24 p.m. 15-Week Progress Grade Posting Christmas Drive Activities Sophomore PLAN/My College QuickStart Groups – duringPeriod E1 – Homerooms in Computer Labs Benet Choral Concert – 7:30 p.m. DECEMBER 2013 NOVEMBER 2013 JANUARY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2 1234567 1 234 3 456789 8910 11 12 13 14 5678910 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, December 12 Christmas Drive Activities Penny Wars End Sophomore PLAN/My College QuickStart Groups – during Period E1 – Homerooms in Computer Labs Benet Band / Orchestra Concert – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 13 Christmas Drive Activities Penny Wars Slop Day Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons Sophomore PLAN/My College QuickStart Groups – during Period E1 – Homerooms in Computer Labs

Saturday, December 14 Christmas Drive Shopping Day – 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 15 Third Week of Advent Begins Christmas Spectacular Concert – 2:00 p.m. N O T E SNO S

Monday, December 16 Christmas Drive Activities

Tuesday, December 17 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m. Christmas Drive Activities Madrigal Dinner – 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 18 Christmas Drive Activities Musical Read-Through – 3:00 p.m. DECEMBER 2013 NOVEMBER 2013 JANUARY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2 1234567 1 234 3 456789 8910 11 12 13 14 5678910 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, December 19 Christmas Drive Activities Alumni Panel – Period F – Jr/Sr Lunch/Homeroom - St. Jude Commons Musical Read-Through – 3:00 p.m.

Friday, December 20 Christmas Drive Activities $5 for the Drive Slop Day Christmas Vacation Begins at 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 21

Sunday, December 22 Fourth Week of Advent Begins N O T E SNO S

Monday, December 23

Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day DECEMBER 2013 NOVEMBER 2013 JANUARY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2 1234567 1 234 3 456789 8910 11 12 13 14 5678910 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, December 26

Friday, December 27

Saturday, December 28

Sunday, December 29 N O T E SNO S

Monday, December 30

Tuesday, December 31

Wednesday, January 1 New Year’s Day JANUARY 2014 DECEMBER 2013 FEBRUARY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234567 1234 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5678910 11 2345678 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28

Thursday, January 2

Friday, January 3

Saturday, January 4

Sunday, January 5 Epiphany of the Lord N O T E SNO S

Monday, January 6 Classes Resume

Tuesday, January 7 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m. Junior Course Selection Groups – Period F2 – Homerooms

Wednesday, January 8 NHS General Assembly Meeting – 7:10 a.m. - St. Daniel Hall Junior Course Selection Groups – Period F2 – Homerooms JANUARY 2014 DECEMBER 2013 FEBRUARY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234567 1234 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5678910 11 2345678 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28

Thursday, January 9 Junior Course Selection Groups – Period F2 – Homerooms

Friday, January 10 Junior Course Selection Groups – Period F2 – Homerooms Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons

Saturday, January 11 Entrance Exam for the Class of 2018 – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 12 N O T E SNO S

Monday, January 13 1st Semester Exams – 7:45 – 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, January 14 1st Semester Exams – 7:45 – 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday, January 15 1st Semester Exams – 7:45 – 11:15 a.m. JANUARY 2014 DECEMBER 2013 FEBRUARY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234567 1234 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5678910 11 2345678 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28

Thursday, January 16 1st Semester Exams – 7:45 – 11:15 a.m. Feed My Starving Children – 5:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Aurora

Friday, January 17 NO CLASSES: Possible Exam Snow Day

Saturday, January 18

Sunday, January 19 March for Life – Washington D.C. N O T E SNO S

Monday, January 20 NO CLASSES: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March for Life – Washington D.C.

Tuesday, January 21 Second Semester Begins NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m. March for Life – Washington D.C. Freshman & Sophomore Course Selection Groups – Period E – Homerooms

Wednesday, January 22 March for Life – Washington D.C. Freshman & Sophomore Course Selection Groups – Period E – Homerooms IMEA State Festival Logos Retreat #109 at LUREC – 4:00 p.m. JANUARY 2014 DECEMBER 2013 FEBRUARY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234567 1234 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5678910 11 2345678 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28

Thursday, January 23 March for Life – Washington D.C. Freshman & Sophomore Course Selection Groups – Period E – Homerooms IMEA State Festival Logos Retreat #109 at LUREC

Friday, January 24 1st Semester Grades Posted Freshman & Sophomore Course Selection Groups – Period E – Homerooms Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons IMEA State Festival Logos Retreat #109 at LUREC

Saturday, January 25 IMEA State Festival

Sunday, January 26 Catholic Schools Week: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service N O T E SNO S

Monday, January 27 Catholic Schools Week Begins at Benet Last Day to Add a Class for Second Semester

Tuesday, January 28

Wednesday, January 29 Mass Schedule: Catholic Schools Week Mass with Bishop Conlon JANUARY 2014 DECEMBER 2013 FEBRUARY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234567 1234 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5678910 11 2345678 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28

Thursday, January 30

Friday, January 31 Junior Catalyst Retreat – begins at 10:00 p.m. Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons

Saturday, February 1 Junior Catalyst Retreat – ends at 8:00 a.m. SALT Trip – Our Lady of Angels, Chicago – 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Sunday, February 2 Junior Ring and Medal Mass for the Class of 2015 – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. N O T E SNO S

Monday, February 3

Tuesday, February 4 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m.

Wednesday, February 5 NHS General Assembly Meeting – 7:10 a.m. - St. Daniel Hall FEBRUARY 2014 JANUARY 2014 MARCH 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234 1 1 5 678910 11 2345678 2345678 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, February 6 College Search Program 2 for Juniors & Parents – 6:30 p.m. - St. Daniel Hall Junior Online Course Requests for the 2014-15 School Year

Friday, February 7 Junior Online Course Requests for the 2014-15 School Year Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons

Saturday, February 8

Sunday, February 9 N O T E SNO S

Monday, February 10 Sophomore Online Course Requests for the 2014-15 School Year

Tuesday, February 11 Sophomore Naviance Registration & College Introduction Groups – during Period E1 – Homerooms in Computer Labs Sophomore Online Course Requests for the 2014-15 School Year

Wednesday, February 12 Half Day Schedule with Student Dismissal at 12:15 p.m. Freshman Online Course Requests for the 2014-15 School Year Sophomore Naviance Registration & College Introduction Groups during Period E1 – Homerooms in Computer Labs FEBRUARY 2014 JANUARY 2014 MARCH 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234 1 1 5 678910 11 2345678 2345678 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, February 13 Freshman Online Course Requests for the 2014-15 School Year Sophomore Naviance Registration & College Introduction Groups – during Period E1 – Homerooms in Computer Labs

Friday, February 14 Slop Day Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons Sophomore Naviance Registration & College Introduction Groups – during Period E1 – Homerooms in Computer Labs

Saturday, February 15 Turnabout Dance – 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 16 N O T E SNO S

Monday, February 17 NO CLASSES: Presidents’ Day

Tuesday, February 18 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m. Last Day to Drop a Class Without a 60 Penalty Jazz Concert – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 19 Coffee with the College Counselors for Junior Parents – 8:30 a.m. - St. Daniel Lobby Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons Feed My Starving Children – 5:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Aurora Benet Band / Percussion Ensemble Concert – 7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 2014 JANUARY 2014 MARCH 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234 1 1 5 678910 11 2345678 2345678 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, February 20

Friday, February 21

Saturday, February 22 Joliet Diocese Visual Arts Festival - St. Francis University

Sunday, February 23 Welcome to Benet Program for the Class of 2018 – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. N O T E SNO S

Monday, February 24

Tuesday, February 25

Wednesday, February 26 Sophomore Naviance Career Introduction Groups – PE Study Halls in Computer Labs Logos Retreat #110 at Plano – 4:00 p.m. FEBRUARY 2014 JANUARY 2014 MARCH 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 234 1 1 5 678910 11 2345678 2345678 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, February 27 Logos Retreat #110 at Plano Sophomore Naviance Career Introduction Groups – PE Study Halls in Computer Labs

Friday, February 28 NO CLASSES: Faculty Institute Day Logos Retreat #110 at Plano

Saturday, March 1 SALT Trip, Our Lady of Angels, Chicago – 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Sunday, March 2 N O T E SNO S

Monday, March 3

Tuesday, March 4 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m.

Wednesday, March 5 Mass Schedule: Ash Wednesday NHS General Assembly Meeting – 7:10 a.m. - St. Daniel Hall 6-Week Progress Posting MARCH 2014 FEBRUARY 2014 APRIL 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 1 1 2345 2 345678 2345678 678910 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 30 31

Thursday, March 6 Career Speaker for Sophomores & Juniors during Periods E & F – Lunch / Homeroom

Friday, March 7 AP Registration Info Session – Periods E1, F1 & F2 – Sophomore, Junior, & Senior Homerooms - St. Daniel Hall

Saturday, March 8

Sunday, March 9 N O T E SNO S

Monday, March 10 AP Online Registration Opens Variety Show Auditions – 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11 Variety Show Auditions – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12 Half Day Schedule with Student Dismissal at 12:15 p.m. Variety Show Auditions – 3:00 p.m. Musical Dress Rehearsal MARCH 2014 FEBRUARY 2014 APRIL 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 1 1 2345 2 345678 2345678 678910 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 30 31

Thursday, March 13 Career Speaker for Sophomores & Juniors during Periods E & F – Lunch / Homeroom Benet Musical – 7:30 p.m. - St. Daniel Hall

Friday, March 14 Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons Benet Musical – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 15 ACT Workshop for Juniors – 8:00 -11:00 a.m. - St. Daniel Hall Benet Musical – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 16 Benet Musical – 2:00 p.m. N O T E SNO S

Monday, March 17 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m. Spring Play Auditions – 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 18

Wednesday, March 19 MARCH 2014 FEBRUARY 2014 APRIL 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 1 1 2345 2 345678 2345678 678910 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 30 31

Thursday, March 20 NHS Applications Due Career Speaker for Sophomores & Juniors during Periods E & F – Lunch / Homeroom Benet Musical – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 21 Mass Schedule: Feast of the Passing of St. Benedict AP Online Registration Closes Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons Benet Musical – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 22 Benet Musical – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 23 Mother and Daughter Junior / Senior Mass and Fashion Show Benet Musical Set Strike – 12:00 p.m. N O T E SNO S

Monday, March 24

Tuesday, March 25 Choral / Orchestra Concert – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 26 9-Week Progress Grade Posting Mr. Redwing Rehearsal – 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Benet Choral / Orchestra Concert – 7:30 p.m. MARCH 2014 FEBRUARY 2014 APRIL 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 1 1 2345 2 345678 2345678 678910 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 30 31

Thursday, March 27 Career Speaker for Sophomores & Juniors during Periods E & F – Lunch / Homeroom Mr. Redwing Contest – 7:00 p.m. - St. Daniel Hall

Friday, March 28 Slop Day Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons Spring Vacation Begins at 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 29 Appalachian Mission Trip

Sunday, March 30 Appalachian Mission Trip N O T E SNO S

Monday, March 31 Appalachian Mission Trip

Tuesday, April 1 Appalachian Mission Trip

Wednesday, April 2 Appalachian Mission Trip APRIL 2014 MARCH 2014 MAY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 12345 1 23 2 345678 678910 11 12 45678910 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31

Thursday, April 3 Appalachian Mission Trip

Friday, April 4 Appalachian Mission Trip

Saturday, April 5 SALT Trip – Our Lady of Angels, Chicago – 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Sunday, April 6 N O T E SNO S

Monday, April 7 Classes Resume Student Government Officer and Rep. Petitions Available Variety Show Act I Rehearsal – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 8 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m. Variety Show Act II Rehearsal – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9 NHS General Assembly – 7:10 a.m. - St. Daniel Hall Variety Show Dress Rehearsal – 3:00 p.m. APRIL 2014 MARCH 2014 MAY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 12345 1 23 2 345678 678910 11 12 45678910 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31

Thursday, April 10 Career Speaker for Sophomores & Juniors during Periods E & F – Lunch / Homeroom Variety Show – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 11 Senior Leadership – Period F - St. Jude Commons Variety Show – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 Annual Dads Club Father-Daughter Dance – 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. - Alumni Gym

Sunday, April 13 N O T E SNO S

Monday, April 14 Student Government Officer Forms Due

Tuesday, April 15

Wednesday, April 16 Shortened Schedule with Student Dismissal at 2:25 p.m. APRIL 2014 MARCH 2014 MAY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 12345 1 23 2 345678 678910 11 12 45678910 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31

Thursday, April 17 Holy Thursday Career Speaker for Sophomores & Juniors during Periods E & F – Lunch / Homeroom

Friday, April 18 NO CLASSES or Activities at Benet: Good Friday

Saturday, April 19

Sunday, April 20 No Activities at Benet: Easter Sunday N O T E SNO S

Monday, April 21 NO CLASSES: Easter Monday

Tuesday, April 22 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m. Student Government Campaign Week Cultural Assembly Auditions

Wednesday, April 23 AP Pre-Adm Sessions – 7:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. & Period F Student Government Campaign Cultural Assembly Auditions Logos Retreat #111 at Plano – 4:00 p.m. APRIL 2014 MARCH 2014 MAY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 12345 1 23 2 345678 678910 11 12 45678910 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31

Thursday, April 24 12-Week Progress Grade Posting Logos Retreat #111 at Plano AP Pre-Adm Sessions – 7:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. & Period F Student Government Campaign Career Speaker for Sophomores & Juniors during Periods E & F – Lunch / Homeroom Cultural Assembly Auditions

Friday, April 25 Logos Retreat #111 at Plano AP Pre-Adm Sessions – 7:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. & Period F Student Government Campaign

Saturday, April 26 Benet Spring Play Tech

Sunday, April 27 Benet Spring Play Tech N O T E SNO S

Monday, April 28 Senior End-of-the-Year Survey Groups – Period F1 – Homerooms Student Government Rep. Petitions Due Benet Spring Play Tech

Tuesday, April 29 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m. Senior End-of-the-Year Survey Groups – Period F1 – Homerooms Benet Spring Play Tech

Wednesday, April 30 NHS Elections – 7:00 a.m. Senior End-of-the-Year Survey Groups – Period F1 – Homerooms Benet Spring Play Tech Student Government Rep. Elections MAY 2014 APRIL 2014 JUNE 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2345 123 1 234567 6 78910 11 12 45678910 8910 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30

Thursday, May 1 Benet Spring Play Production – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 2 Senior Outing Benet Spring Play Production – 7:00 p.m. Junior Catalyst Retreat – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 SALT Trip – Our Lady of Angels, Chicago – 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon Junior Catalyst Retreat ends at 8:00 a.m. Benet Spring Play Production – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 4 Benet Spring Play Production – 7:00 p.m. N O T E SNO S

Monday, May 5 AP Exams

Tuesday, May 6 AP Exams Benet Jazz & Percussion Concert – 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday, May 8 AP Exams Benet Band & Orchestra Concert – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 9 AP Exams

Saturday, May 10

Sunday, May 11 N O T E SNO S

Monday, May 12 AP Exams Cultural Assembly Rehearsal

Tuesday, May 13 AP Exams Benet Choral Concert – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14 15-Week Progress Grade Posting AP Exams Benet Choral Concert – 7:30 p.m. MAY 2014 APRIL 2014 JUNE 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2345 123 1 234567 6 78910 11 12 45678910 8910 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30

Thursday, May 15 AP Exams

Friday, May 16 Special Schedule for Freshmen / Sophomores: Cultural Assembly No Classes for Juniors / Seniors AP Exams Junior / Senior Prom and Post Prom – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 17

Sunday, May 18 NHS Induction Ceremony – 7:00 p.m. N O T E SNO S

Monday, May 19

Tuesday, May 20 NHS Executive Board Meeting – 7:10 a.m.

Wednesday, May 21 MAY 2014 APRIL 2014 JUNE 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2345 123 1 234567 6 78910 11 12 45678910 8910 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30

Thursday, May 22 Class of 2014 Alumni Breakfast – 7:00 a.m. - Cafeteria

Friday, May 23 Half Day Schedule for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors with dismissal at 12:15 p.m. Luncheon for Seniors – 12:15 p.m. Baccalaureate Mass and Senior Program – 12:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 24

Sunday, May 25 N O T E SNO S

Monday, May 26 NO CLASSES: Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 27 Senior Exams

Wednesday, May 28 Senior Exams MAY 2014 APRIL 2014 JUNE 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2345 123 1 234567 6 78910 11 12 45678910 8910 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30

Thursday, May 29 Senior Exams Senior Honors Convocation for the Class of 2014 – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 30

Saturday, May 31

Sunday, June 1 113th Commencement Exercises – 2:00 p.m. - St. Ronald Gym N O T E SNO S

Monday, June 2 Final Exams for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors – 11:15 a.m. Dismissal

Tuesday, June 3 Final Exams for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors – 11:15 a.m. Dismissal

Wednesday, June 4 Final Exams for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors – 11:15 a.m. Dismissal JUNE 2014 MAY 2014 JULY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 23 1234567 1 2345 4 5678910 8910 11 12 13 14 678910 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31

Thursday, June 5 Final Exams for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors – 11:15 a.m. Dismissal College Essay Writing Workshop for Juniors

Friday, June 6

Saturday, June 7

Sunday, June 8 Pentecost N O T E SNO S

Monday, June 9

Tuesday, June 10

Wednesday, June 11 Second Semester Grades Posted JUNE 2014 MAY 2014 JULY 2014 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 23 1234567 1 2345 4 5678910 8910 11 12 13 14 678910 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31

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BECOME MORE CRITICAL OF THE MATERIAL YOU ARE EXPOSED TO

Evaluate for: Accuracy • Are the sources for any factual information clearly listed so they can be verified in another source? • Is the information free of errors? • Grammatical • Spelling • Typographical • If statistical data, graphs and/or charts are presented, are they clearly labeled and easy to read?

Authority • Is the author indicated (often in the footer)? Is the author the original creator of the information? Are the author’s qualifications clearly stated? • Is it clear who is sponsoring the page? If it is an organization: • Is it national institution/organization? • Is there a link to a page describing the purpose of the sponsoring organization? • Is there a way of verifying the page’s sponsor? Is there a phone number or postal address to contact for more information? (An e-mail address is not enough.) • If the material is protected by copyright,(©) is the name of the copyright holder indicated?

Perspective or objectivity • Does the author have a bias? Does she/he express a particular point of view? • Is the author affiliated with particular organizations, institutions, associations? • Is the information provided as a public service? • Is the information free of advertising? If there is any advertising on the page, is it clearly identified as advertising or does it look like informational content?

Currency • Are there dates on the page (usually in the footer) to indicate when the page was written and last revised? • Are there any other indications that the material is kept current? • If material is presented in graphs and/or charts, is it clearly stated when the data was gathered?

Coverage • Is there an indication that the page has been completed, or is it still under construction? • Is there a clear indication of whether this is the entire work or only parts of a print version?

Additional resources:

FromNowOn.Org has developed a table as a “visual organizer” that helps focus the evaluation of sources. They have also developed a bibliography of additional information and resources. Five Criteria for Evaluating Web Pages

Evaluation of Web Documents

1. Accuracy of Web Documents • Who wrote the page and can you contact him or her? • What is the purpose of the document and why was it produced? • Is this person qualified to write this document?

2. Authority of Web Documents • Who published the document and is it separate from the “Webmaster?” • Check the domain of the document, what institution publishes this document? • Does the publisher list his or her qualifications?

3. Objectivity of Web Documents • What goals/objectives does this page meet? • How detailed is the information? • What opinions (if any) are expressed by the author?

4. Currency of Web Documents • When was it produced? • When was it updated? • How up-to-date are the links (if any)?

How to Interpret the Basics

Accuracy • Make sure author provides e-mail or a contact address/phone number. • Know the distinction between author and Webmaster.

Authority • What credentials are listed for the author(s)? • Where is the document published? Check URL domain

Objectivity • Determine if page is a mask for advertising; if so information might be biased. • View any web page as you would an infomercial on television. Ask yourself why was this written and for whom?

Currency • How many dead links are on the page? • Are the links current or updated regularly? • Is the information on the page outdated? English

CAPITALIZATION The following chart provides a quick overview of capitalization rules. All proper nouns ...... Caden Martin, Orlando, Bill of Rights All proper adjectives ...... Kraft cheese, Bounty paper towels The first word in every sentence ...... Her dress is stunning. Races, languages, nationalities ...... Asian, Italian, African-American Nouns/Pronouns which refer to a Supreme Being ...... God, Allah, Trust in Him Days of the week ...... Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Formal epithets ...... Ivan the Terrible Bodies of water ...... Amazon River, Lake Huron, Wea Creek Cities, towns ...... Houston, Lafayette, Dearborn Counties ...... Tippecanoe, Cork Continents ...... Africa, North America Landforms ...... Mojave Desert, the Appalachians Holidays and holy days ...... Veterans’ Day, Christmas, Yom Kippur Months ...... January, February Official documents ...... Emancipation Proclamation Official titles ...... President Obama, Mayor Bradley Periods and events in history ...... Middle Ages, Renaissance Planets, heavenly bodies ...... Mars, Pluto, Milky Way Public areas ...... Yellowstone National Park Sections of a country or continent ...... the Midwest, the Far East Special events ...... Battle of Lexington Streets, roads, highways ...... Rodeo Drive, Route 66, Interstate 65 Trade names ...... Honda Accord, Kellogg's Corn Flakes PLURALS The plurals of most nouns are formed by adding s to the singular. Examples: pie - pies desk - desks machine - machines The plural forms of nouns ending in sh, ch, x, s and z are made by adding es to the singular. Examples: dish - dishes fox - foxes buzz- buzzes church - churches The plurals of common nouns which end in y preceded by a consonant are formed by changing the y to i and adding es. Examples: fly - flies copy - copies The plurals of words which end in y preceded by a vowel are formed by adding only s. Examples: holiday - holidays monkey - monkeys The plurals of words ending in o preceded by a vowel are formed by adding s. Examples: studio - studios rodeo - rodeos The plurals of words ending in o preceded by a consonant are formed by adding s or es. Examples: hero - heroes banjo - banjos tomato - tomatoes piano - pianos The plurals of nouns ending in f or fe are formed in one of two ways: If the f sound is still heard in the plural form, simply add s. Examples: roof - roofs chief - chiefs If the final sound in the plural is a ve sound, change the f to ve and add s. Examples: wife - wives knife - knives Foreign words and some English words form the plural by taking on an irregular spelling. Examples: crisis - crises criterion - criteria goose - geese ox - oxen The plurals of symbols, letters, and figures are formed by adding an apostrophe and an s. Examples: r - r's 5 - 5's The plural of nouns which end in ful are formed by adding s at the end of the word. Examples: handful - handfuls pailful - pailfuls tankful - tankfuls English

SENTENCE STRUCTURE A complete sentence must express a complete thought and must have a subject and a verb. Example: He lost the game. A sentence fragment results from a missing subject, verb, or complete thought. Example: Because he was lost. There are four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex . A simple sentence consists of one main clause. It expresses one main thought and has one subject and one predicate. A simple sentence may contain a compound subject or a com - pound verb or both. Examples: We enjoyed the concert. Amy and Scott were married yesterday. (compound subject: Amy and Scott) Ben is leaving work and going home. (compound verb: leaving and going) A compound sentence contains two or more main clauses (in italics) connected by a con - junction, a semicolon, or a comma with a conjunction. Examples: Collecting fossils is fun but I find identifying fossils is difficult . (conjunction) Andy’s suit looks new ; it just got back from the cleaners . (semicolon) Erin came home for Easter , and Bob went to Italy . (comma/conjunction) A complex sentence has one main clause (in italics) and one or more subordinate clauses (underlined). Examples: Dad says that good grades are the result of diligent studying . (main clause, one independent clause) Diligent studying is difficult , however, when I have to work several hours before I can start studying . (main clause, two dependent clauses) A compound-complex sentence has two or more main clauses (in italics) and one or more subordinate clauses (underlined). Examples: Because the school bus broke down , the team rode in a van and the cheerleaders rode in cars . Unless my eyes are deceiving me , Kristi is on that runaway horse and Dale is behind her .

SPELLING RULES Write i before e except after c, or when sounded like a as in weigh and eight . Exceptions: seize, weird, either, leisure, neither When the ie/ei combination is not pronounced ee , it is usually spelled ei . Examples: reign, weigh, neighbor Exceptions: friend, view, mischief, fiery When a multi-syllable word ends in a consonant preceded by one vowel, the accent is on the last syllable, and the suffix begins with a vowel - the same rule holds true: double the final consonant. Examples: prefer-preferred, allot-allotted, control-controlling If a word ends with a silent e, drop the e before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel. Examples: use-using, like-liking, state-stating, love-loving When the suffix begins with a consonant, you do not drop the e. Examples: use-useful, state-statement; nine-ninety Exceptions: argument, judgment, truly, ninth When y is the last letter in a word and the y is preceded by a consonant, change the “y” to “i” before adding any suffix except those beginning with “i ”. Examples: lady-ladies, try-tries, happy-happiness, ply-pliable Punctuation

ApostUrosep: he ʼ to show that one or more letters or numbers have been left out of a word to form Example: a contraction. we will - weʼll it is - itʼs ExamUpslee: followed by an s is usually used to form the possessive for of singular nouns. Use: That womanʼs child is so adorable. possessive form of plural nouns ending in s is usually made by adding just an Example: apostrophe. An apostrophe and s must be added to nouns not ending in s. nurses - nursesʼ

Colon Us:e: Example: after words introducing a list, quotation, question, or example. Patty is going to need ingredients for her cookies that she is making such as: butter, milk, sugar, flour, and chocolate chips.

CommUa se: , Example: to separate words or groups of words in a series. Use: I used crayons, markers, and colored pencils on my project. Example: to separate an explanatory phrase from the rest of a sentence Use: Jim, or Stephanie, are in the same class. Example: to distinguish items in an address and in a date. John Doe, 111 Main Street, Damster, Minnesota 66132. Use: December 15, 1810 Example: to separate a title or an initial which follows a name. Roger Smith, M.D.

ExclamUsaet: ion Point ! Example: is used to express strong feeling. Help!

QuestUiosne: Mark ? Example: at the end of a indirect or direct question. Use: Are you starting a new job over the summer? Example: to punctuate a short question within parentheses. I am moving Monday (is that possible?) into my new house.

QuotaUtisoen: Marks “ ” to frame direct quotations in a sentence. Only the exact words quoted are place Example: within the quotation marks. Use: “Have you asked your mother,” she said, “if you can come over.” Example: to distinguish a word which is being discussed. Use: Mrs. Rodriguez said that I am using “there” instead of “their.” Example: to indicate that a word is slang. Use: Michael thinks that because of his new bike he is “groovy.” to punctuate titles of poems, short stories, lectures, chapters of books, songs, Example: and articles found in newspapers, magazines, and encyclopedias. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” “War is not the Answer”

Period Use.: to end a sentence which makes a statement, or which gives a command which is Enxoatmupsle:d as an exclamation. Use: Go clean your room or you donʼt get to go out this weekend. Example: after an initial or an abbreviation. Mrs., Mr., Ms., Steven J. Stone

Mathematics Geometry

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B a = b X=90˚ (C is the center (angles subtended (PCQ is a diameter) of the circle) on the same arc AB) Mathematics Geometry

Unit Conversions

English to Metric Conversions To Convert: Multiply by: To Find: Area square inches 6.4516 square centimeters square feet 0.0929 square meters square miles 2.5889 square kilometers square yards 0.8361 square meters aLcerens gth 0.4047 hectares inches 2.5400 centimeters feet 0.3048 meters yards 0.9144 meters mMileas ss and Weight 1.6090 kilometers ounces 28.3500 grams pounds 0.4536 kilograms tons 0.9072 tonnes (metric) pVooulnudms e 4.4480 newtons (on earth) cubic inches 16.3900 cubic centimeters cubic feet 0.0283 cubic meters quarts 0.9464 liters gallons 3.7850 liters Metric to English Conversions To Convert: Multiply by: To Find: Area square centimeters 0.1550 square inches square meters 10.7600 square feet square meters 0.3861 square miles square kilometers 1.1960 square yards hLeecntargetsh 2.4710 acres centimeters 0.3937 inches meters 3.2810 feet meters 1.0940 yards kMiloamsesteras nd Weight 0.6214 miles grams 0.0353 ounces kilograms 2.2050 pounds tonnes (metric tons) 1.1020 tons nVeowltuonms (e on earth) 0.2248 pounds cubic centimeters 0.0610 cubic inches cubic meters 35.3100 cubic feet liters 1.0570 quarts lTiterms perature 0.2642 gallons

Fahrenheit to Celsius: subtract 32, then multiply by 5 and divide by 9. Celsius to Fahrenheit: multiply by 9, divide by 5, then add 32. The Human Skeleton

Skull Plate Eye lens, eye socket Outer ear, inner ear Nose Cheekbone, jaw Tongue, tooth root

Clavicle (collarbone)

Sternum

Humerus Rib Spinal Column Radius Pelvis Ulna

Wrist Carpus

Phalanges (fingers)

Femur

Patella

Tibia

Fibula

Tarsus Metatarsal bones Phalanges (toes) Periodic Table of the Elements

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