Student-Parent Handbook 2020-2021

Student-Parent Handbook

2020-2021

CONTACT INFORMATION OFFICE HOURS The Main Office hours are from 7:30 am to Main Line, SVdPHS (707) 763-2032 3:30 pm Monday through Friday unless School FAX: (707) 763-9448 otherwise publicized. Summer and holiday hours may vary. Administration Name Ext. WEBSITE Principal Patrick Daly 111 Saint Vincent de Paul High School maintains a website at Dean of Academics Nicholas 114 https://www.svhs-pet.org/ & Faculty Reynolds ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF As a Catholic school, SVdPHS sets a high Front Office Nikka 112 Manager & Robinson standard of professionalism for faculty and Attendance staff beyond academic excellence. SVdPHS actively encourages professional development of its faculty. Continuing Director of Carrie 113 Admissions & Borkhuis education, professional workshops and Marketing seminars, teacher observations and faculty meetings are methods by which our faculty Director of 115 become better teachers and generate a Operations & deeper understanding of the social and Julie Carolan Registrar spiritual needs of our students. Our faculty is expected to model a lifestyle befitting Director of Campus Michael 133 SVdPHS. Many also assume extracurricular Ministry O’Smith and coaching responsibilities that place them in direct contact with the students Advancement Lisa Johnston 124 outside the realm of academics. Associate

Alumni Relations & Alison Falvey 153 Events Coordinator For the 20-21 School Year, due to COVID19 pandemic, modifications may be noted due to Campus Supervisor Tony Bonfigli 199 health, safety, physical distancing, and other areas in the handbook. Where it is not specifically spelled out, please reach out directly to school Director of Athletics TonyKeefer 123 administration for clarification.

Student Accounts & Heather 118 SVdPHS reserves the right to enact safety protocols not listed in either handbook or Health & Safety Financial Aide Weber Protocol to protect students, faculty, staff, and parents. Human Resources & Elena 114 PLEASE also refer to Distance Learning Safe Environment McKenna Expectations. Coordinator

Finance: AP/AR Lisa Jepsen 124

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents INTRODUCTION 4 Prohibited Behaviors 40 Distance Learning Expectations 4 Bullying & Harassment Policy 42 5 Welcome Message Dress Code 47 5 “Elastic Clause” Liturgy Day Attire 48 5 Mission Statement Dress Code Violations 48 5 Philosophy of SVdPHS Dances 50 Graduation Outcomes 6 Dispute/Conflict Resolution Process 52 7 Financial Policies General Student Information 54 Parent Organizations 8 Anonymous AlertsⓇ 54 Student Government 9 Parent/Guardian Information 61 Campus Ministry 9 Parent Release 63 Retreats 10 Use of School Name, Logo, or Seal 64 Student Service Program 10 Department of Athletics 65 Student/Parent Code of Conduct 13 Commitment of Athletes 67 Honor Code 14 P.E. Exemption 67 Academic Integrity 14 Student-Parent Handbook Academics 17 Acknowledgement 70 Report Cards 18 Course Scheduling Policy 19

Advanced Placement Exams 20

Make-Up Work/Test Policy 21

Graduation/Diplomas 22 Academic Probation 23 Withdrawal from School 24

Academic Advisement & Counsel 24

Confidentiality 25

Technology 27 General Student Conduct Policies 31

Attendance 32 Discipline 37

Restorative Discipline 37

INTRODUCTION DISTANCE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS Your time here should be one of In spite of distance learning , we are looking tremendous growth, exploration, and forward to the SVdPHS tradition of rigorous learning, within the boundaries of guiding academics and school life. Here are expectations (best practices) to help you principles that protect your rights as well as achieve your highest potential. those of your fellow community members. Students MUST: This handbook summarizes expectations for 1. Identify a designated study space for conduct and behavior as a member of the learning at home, ready with the St. Vincent community and outlines SVdPHS following: policies and procedures, as well as what ● Proper lighting ● Free from distractions you can expect if these expectations are ● A stable WIFI connection not met. This handbook is your road map ● “Mic” on and “camera ready” & that will guide you as a student while you on time for each class live and grow in this community of scholars ● Sit upright at a table or desk ● Be fully dressed and in a polo (or at St. Vincent de Paul High School. Please collared shirt) keep this handbook close at hand and use ● Not eat during classes it as a reference and resource. ● Have access to an outlet (keep your device charged) 2. Fully engage in ALL distance learning Our shared values rooted in our community opportunities (office hours are designed are best described this way: to give students access to all of their academic needs: teachers, ● A Catholic high school is a disciplined counselors/advisors, administrative staff. 3. Be fully engaged & on time for community, a place where individuals Advocacy Periods. [Monday (12:15pm accept their obligations to others and to 12:45pm) and Wednesday (11:15am - where well-defined governance 12:00pm)]. 4. Make every effort to remain connected procedures guide behavior for the socially and spiritually. This includes but common good. is not limited to liturgies, clubs, ● Freedom is balanced with duty. school-wide retreats and assemblies, ● Integrity and honesty are expected and athletic training opportunities. 5. Clearly understand the expectations of ● Consideration for the needs and rights each teacher: of others is the norm. 6. Read, and clearly understand each ● Disagreement and conflict are course syllabus. 7. Be very clear on the prescribed method mediated through Catholic morality ● We embrace diversity and welcome of submitting assignments for each teacher (e.g. teacher may require students from all cultural, ethnic, and submission of work in a Google Doc.). socioeconomic backgrounds. 8. Ask for help from teachers, grade-level counselors (Freshmen: Mrs. Borkhuis, We look forward to another year of Sophomore: Mrs. Carolan; Juniors: Mr. learning, service, and inspiration! Reynolds; Seniors: Mrs. Ventilla and Mr. Reynolds) 9. Read, live-by and respect the Mustang Promise - “I commit to Protect and Keep our Community Safe and Healthy.”

Mission Statement Welcome Message The mission of St. Vincent de Paul High Dear SVdPHS Students and Parents, School is to educate students through a college preparatory curriculum that Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! We develops their spiritual, academic, and are pleased to present to you the latest social potential. As a Catholic school, we version of the Student-Parent Handbook. teach Gospel values and ideals and The handbook is of importance to our provide opportunities for our students to Catholic school, as it spells out in detail our experience and grow in their faith. Our goal regulations and procedures. As such, it is is for students to become compassionate, the implied upon agreement between our responsible, and active members of their school and our families upon admission, by communities and citizens of the world. which we all agree to operate. Particular attention should be given to the sections on the Honor Code, Technology, Philosophy of St. Vincent de Lateness/Absences Policy, Substance Paul High School Abuse Policy and Dress Code requirements. St. Vincent de Paul High School exists in It is a requirement of all community response to the Gospel injunction to “go members to review their handbook. There forth and teach and teach all nations.” In is a signature page, that shall be turned in harmony with its Catholic identity, St. to acknowledge review and Vincent de Paul High is dedicated to the understanding. We encourage you to read education of adolescents. St. Vincent de through the Handbook and discuss Paul High School is more than a college student-related items. preparatory school. Our promise is a compassionate and inclusive environment This handbook may be updated during the that fosters respect and dignity for all school year. within an atmosphere that allows for the Again, WELCOME to the St. Vincent de Paul development of the potential of the 2020-21 school year! members of our community. Our Catholic, holistic education program, Your SVdPHS Administration, Faculty, & Staff acknowledging and in partnership with parents, our milieu can nurture individual development. The school strives to “Elastic Clause” provide a program that is sufficiently varied to provide a challenging and The SVdPHS administration reserves the right enriching curriculum that also provides for to amend any provision in this handbook the Spiritual, Academic and Social growth which is deemed to be in the best interest of each student. of the spiritual, operational, and educational processes. Furthermore, the The relatively small size of the school allows administration retains the right to issue for an intimacy of instruction. Students, penalties for acts of discipline not faculty, staff, and parents are engaged in specifically stated herein and to alter any the constantly evolving development of necessary penalties. an environment that promotes and encourages an objective, analytical approach to the present and a hopeful, constructive attitude toward the future.

St. Vincent de Paul High School analysis, synthesis, research, enthusiastically embraces the education interpretation, and evaluation. ministry of the Catholic Church. ✔ Be able to make informed decisions leading to a mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy lifestyle. Graduation Outcomes ✔ Demonstrate an appreciation through (Integral Student Outcomes) participation in the arts. SOCIAL Essential attributes of an educated person, as someone formed in a Catholic culture. The St. Vincent de Paul High School graduate They are derived from the school’s mission will… and philosophy statements and are ✔ defined in the form of broad-based Participate in and recognize the value of leadership in making a difference for behaviors signifying what a student knows, good in the community. understands, values, and practices. They ✔ Participate in and recognize the value are integral as they serve to unify all the of doing service for good in the academic achievement outcomes and community. the co-curricular outcomes that the school ✔ Demonstrate a positive self-concept and respect for others by accepting establishes as goals for its students. challenges and responsibilities. SPIRITUAL ✔ Show respect for others (grace and courtesy) and understand the value of The St. Vincent de Paul High School graduate diversity. will… ✔ Communicate, cooperate, and ✔ Participate in various learning experiences compromise to achieve productive and activities which seek to encourage goals. ongoing development of their spirituality ✔ Possess an understanding of global interdependence and how it is and a deeper understanding of their relationship with God in the context of the affected by such things as culture, Roman Catholic tradition. political and economic systems, ✔ Demonstrate an understanding of an and the environment. ethical approach to the world based upon the message of Jesus and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. ✔ Experience opportunities to discover their God given gifts and personal values. ✔ Demonstrate an appreciation for the beauty and grace in God’s creation.

ACADEMIC The St. Vincent de Paul High School graduate will…

✔ Exhibit skills and knowledge consistent with a college preparatory curriculum. ✔ Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies. ✔ Demonstrate technological literacy and skill. ✔ Understand the difference between information and knowledge by using

FINANCIAL POLICIES Withdrawals For students who withdraw or are expelled In order to ensure the financial health and at any time during the school year, all stability of the school, the following tuition and fees incurred through the end policies are in effect: of the current quarter are due at the time of exit. Tuition Tuition rates are set annually and are Additional Fees processed on-line through FACTS Tuition Additional fees are due at the time of Management. Various payment options Registration each year. These fees cover are available upon sign-up. Registration, retreats, textbooks, yearbook, Non-Participation Tuition is required if and other miscellaneous charges. parents do not complete all their required hours of service. (See Parent Service Hours Delinquent Accounts below.) This portion of tuition, if applicable, Student accounts are to be kept current. is charged at the end of the school year. If unforeseen circumstances or hardships A tuition contract is required annually. affect the timely payment of tuition and fees, the family is requested to contact the Tuition Assistance Student Accounts office. Students with The school offers tuition assistance for unpaid accounts may be asked to leave those who demonstrate financial need. or denied reentry to the school. Tuition Assistance applications for the following year are completed online Parent Service Hours through FACTS Grant and Aid starting in Parents must perform 25 hours of service November. Current families receiving each year (15 *fundraising hours, 10 assistance must reapply each school year. non-fundraising) or 15 for single parent families (10 *fundraising hours, 5 If a student receives Tuition Assistance, the non-fundraising) to be eligible for the student and family must comply with the Participation Tuition. Should parents not following: complete all required hours of service, parents pay the higher Non-Participation 1. Student maintains a minimum Tuition. All completed hours must be cumulative 2.5 GPA. logged in to Beehively by the due date 2. Student’s attendance record is in and approved to be credited toward the good standing. hour commitment. Volunteer hours 3. Student has no serious disciplinary completed between May 1st of the prior problems. school year and April 30th of the current school year are counted toward the 4. Family fulfills Parent Service Hours current school year. Diocesan regulations obligation. (See Parent Service Hours mandate that there cannot be prorated below.) credit for partial hours completed, 5. Family fulfills Scrip program obligation. therefore all hours must be performed and (See Scrip Program below.) reported to avoid paying the Non-Participation Tuition. Families with 6. Family tuition account is in good children in both Saint Vincent de Paul standing. Elementary and High Schools are required Transfers to complete one set of Parent Service For students who transfer to SVdPHS during Hours. (During the 20-21SY, number of required hours the school year, tuition is calculated and may be modified, based on COVID19 Restrictions) charged on a prorated basis. 7

*Fundraising hours include special events such ● Annual Fund - Because tuition alone as the Auction, Fashion Show, and President’s does not cover the cost of educating a Dinner. Fundraising hours do not include student, funds raised through the St. volunteering for such jobs as the gate, 50/50 Vincent de Paul Annual Fund appeal raffle, concessions, or apparel sales. Those jobs are under non-fundraising hours. ensures the operational welfare of the school. The fund provides much Damaged Equipment needed tuition assistance and Parents must pay the replacement or important curricular, spiritual, artistic, repair cost of any school owned materials, and athletic offerings. We are only able equipment, or facilities damaged or to do so through the generosity of defaced by their student. parents who support the school beyond tuition, our alumni community, ADVANCEMENT OFFICE and other generous donors. ● Scholarships & Grants - Grants and The Advancement Office builds strong and scholarships are two of the ways that lasting relationships with current and past the Advancement Offices gathers parents, alumni and school supporters funds to both offset operational costs engaging them as volunteers, and assist students with financial aid. ambassadors, and financial supporters to ● Alumni - St. Vincent de Paul High strengthen and sustain the operational and long-term fiscal needs of the school. School has a fertile history. Our strong alumni are just one of the reasons for Each year, the Advancement Office works our school’s over 100 years’ existence. with various organizations that offer grants The Advancement Office uses various and other donors to provide the essential modalities to maintain their focus on funds needed for tuition assistance, expanding our alumni relations (new enriched academic programs, life software, our website, and social changing faith experiences, top tier arts media – Facebook, Instagram). Alumni and athletic offerings, upkeep of superior are welcome at all St. Vincent de Paul facilities, and other expenses not covered events, and encouraged to attend by the annual tuition. school events including masses, Homecoming, sporting and visual and All are invited to partner in this important performing art events. mission by donating to SVdPHS (a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization). St. Vincent de Paul High School gratefully accepts checks, PARENT ORGANIZATIONS cash, and online donations. We also offer charitable investing opportunities, planned SVdPHS is blessed to have many active and gifts, vehicle donations and/or donations of supportive parent groups on campus. stocks and securities. All gifts are Parents & Friends Organization (PFO) [SVBTO – appreciated and acknowledged as a SVES’ ST. VINCENT BETTER TOGETHER ORGANIZATION] tax-deductible donation to the school. The The purpose of PFO is to promote and Advancement office ensures that achieve the academic, spiritual and social donations are appropriately mission of the schools, generate financial acknowledged and administered support for the schools in an effort to consistent with donors intended purposes. maintain reasonable tuition and fees, and FUNDRAISING AND ALUMNI to build Christian values, community spirit Here are just a few of the areas supported and sociability among families. This by our busy Advancement Office:

8 organization fundraises for both St. Vincent time, and engaging in the full St. Vincent de Paul Elementary & High Schools. experience. Leadership students may not be on disciplinary probation or have a Here are just a few of the events that they suspension or a Saturday school during hold during the year: their term. Doing so may disqualify them ● Back to School Celebration from office. ● Combined Schools Jogathon ● Fashion Show Campus Ministry ● Dinner/Auction As a Catholic School, SVdPHS embraces the teachings and traditions of the Roman Mustang Athletic Club (MAC) Catholic Church. At the same time, St. The Mustang Athletic Club’s objective is to Vincent is a community of many faiths; foster and provide cooperation, each bringing its unique gifts to the greater community. “Enter to Learn, Leave understanding, and communication between the parents, students, faculty, to Serve” is the motto of our school as administration, and the outside community manifested through the life of its patron, St. with the athletic department. Boosters Vincent de Paul. All members of the endeavor to encourage parent, faculty, community--students, teachers, staff, and and student participation in the support of parents--are to respect one another's the athletic department while providing beliefs, share in each other’s spiritual opportunities for volunteerism and service. journey, pray, and work together as a community of faith. Campus Ministry Mom’s Club shares in the mission of the global Catholic The SVdP Mom’s Club is a social Church, including sharing its values of organization that gives back to our schools. Catholic Social Teaching as taught by the All St. Vincent de Paul Elementary & High Magisterium of the Church. Students are School mothers, both past and present are given the opportunity to think, analyze welcome to attend monthly social events. and reflect upon its key principles:

Dad’s Club ● Life and Dignity of the Human Person; The SVdP Dad’s Club is a social Rights and Responsibilities; Call to organization that gives back to our schools. Family, Community and Participation All St. Vincent de Paul Elementary & High ● Preferential Option for the Poor and School fathers, both past and present are Vulnerable; Solidarity welcome to attend monthly social events. ● Dignity of Work and the Rights of Please refer to the school website and Workers calendar for more information on ● Care for God’s Creation Advancement, fundraising, alumni, and events The Campus Ministry Program serves to challenge embolden the faith life of Student Government students and encourage them to move Leadership students must maintain at least their faith into practice. This is a 2.5 cumulative grade point average to accomplished through prayer, retreats, remain active members of Student service, and building community. Council. Leadership students should be examples of our four pillars: Faith, Prayer & Liturgy Excellence, Leadership, and Service by School-wide Masses and prayer services participating in class retreats, school mark key moments in the liturgical and activities, completing service hours on school year. Students also attend Family 9

Masses at each grade level, special Retreat Registration, Fees & Refunds liturgies and memorials as requested. Registrations for all retreats begin in the School liturgies and prayer services are fall. Parents will be required to fill out a mandatory, and students are required to permission form. There is a $50.00 fee to wear formal “liturgy attire.” In lieu of the cancel your registration once you have Eucharist, non- Catholic students are signed up. encouraged to receive a blessing. Parents and grandparents are welcome to ❖ Freshman Day Retreat attend. ❖ Sophomore Day Retreat ❖ Junior Retreat – One-night, two-day All students, regardless of religious retreat background, are expected to attend their ❖ Senior Retreat - Two -night, yearly family Mass: three-day retreat ● Freshman Family Mass Student Service Program ● Sophomore Family Mass The Student Service program creates ● Junior Family Mass and Ring opportunities for students to respond to Ceremony the Gospel’s call through works of charity, ● Senior Baccalaureate Mass service, and justice. Based upon the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, along with Retreats the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, The retreat program offers students the students serve through relationships with opportunity to explore their lives, their our world and God’s people. When a spirituality and their relationship with God young student graduates from SVdPHS, and others. Students of all faith they leave with a sense of justice and a backgrounds are required to attend a passion to serve those in need, especially retreat each year while at St. Vincent. the marginalized. Retreat attendance is required for all students as it is an integral part of each The Campus Ministry Department monitors student’s faith formation, as well as an several Core Service Programs which allow objective of the mission and philosophy of students to respond in faith to those in SVdPHS. Teachers and staff support retreat need. These programs, along with those attendance by encouraging students to on the list of pre-approved agencies attend their yearly retreat, as well as by (listed on the website and x2vol), meet the relieving the pressures of their absence yearly graduation service requirement. from class, sport, or other school Core Programs responsibilities. Students who miss work, Core Programs are local, non-profit tests, or quizzes while on retreat will be partners who actively engage with provided an equal number of block SVdPHS through service opportunities and meetings/days after they return to make social justice education. These up what was missed. Teachers will post organizations can host students in an missing assignments and due dates on on-going, committed basis with daily, PlusPortals. While participating in retreats, weekly, and monthly volunteer students are to abide by all SVdPHS opportunities. Students volunteering at handbook policies. School rules regarding Core Programs must be engaged directly behavior and free dress are enforced. with people in need, providing hands-on Cell phones, iPods, and other electronics service. As well, these agencies must have are not allowed on retreats. a responsible and consistent staff

10 supervision who are available to support developed a portfolio which includes a St. Vincent students. history of service reflecting these themes:

These agencies also provide direct service HUMANITARIANISM: (COTS, Academic opportunities for at least 85% of the tutoring, Meals on Wheels, Petaluma volunteer time, making it possible for St. People Services, Amnesty International, Vincent students to engage directly with Guide Dogs for the Blind, Canine the organization’s clients and staff in Companions, United Cerebral Palsy camps, meaningful ways. Agencies should be etc.) aware of St. Vincent’ Student Service FAITH-BASED: (VBS, CCD, Confirmation requirement, but ultimately it is each student’s job to fulfill all required activities team, Altar serving, Liturgical choir/band, or procedures. Core Programs can expect etc.) to have regular opportunities to recruit ENVIRONMENTAL: (Ecology projects, student volunteers via on-campus and clean-ups, recycling, conservation, wildlife digital contact via the Campus Minister for preservation, Art Angels, etc.) Student Service . GOVERNMENT: (Assisting government Student Service Requirement agencies, etc.) Service is a necessary component of faith development. A minimum of 100 hours of EDUCATIONAL: (Academic tutoring, etc.) direct service working in non-profit agencies is logged as a graduation For questions, please contact: requirement noted on a student’s [email protected] transcript. All service hours must be logged ● on X2vol within 60 days of service to be Graduation requirement: students must counted toward the Student Service perform a minimum of 100 hours of Requirement. (see Student Service approved community service to Graduation Requirement) All service hours graduate. must be logged by the end of the third ● If a student transfers into SVHS after quarter. Those students who do not Freshman year, he is required to complete their hours on time may be perform a minimum of 25 service hours placed on Academic Contract. Only the per year in attendance. hours of non-compensated, direct service ● in non-profit agencies are logged into Students must perform a yearly x2vol. minimum number of 5 CORE service hours. There are five themes of service that ● Students must perform a yearly students may choose from to express our minimum of total service hours as “CORE” belief in the inherent dignity of the follows: human person. Completing this service requirement of St. Vincent de Paul High o Freshmen: 25 hours School students prepares them to live our o Sophomores: 30 hours motto: “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve”, embracing key principles of Catholic o Juniors: 25 hours teachings in serving others. Each graduate o Seniors: 20 hours of St. Vincent de Paul will meet the minimum graduation requirement of 100 ● Service may not occur in a for-profit hours of service and most will accomplish business. more. By senior year, each student will have 11

● There can be no monetary compensation for service performed. ● Service must be completed outside of class time. ● Service must be for an individual or group other than the student’s family. ● If service is done for individuals, they must have a documented disability or income below the poverty. (During the 20-21SY, number of required hours requirements may be modified, based on COVID19 Restrictions)

rumor-driven, disruptive, threatening, Student/Parent Code of hostile, or divisive. Conduct ● These behavioral expectations for students and parents/guardians A necessary condition of continued include, but are not limited to, all enrollment at SVdPHS is that students school-sponsored events (e.g., behave in a manner, both on and off athletics, field trips) as well as campus, which is consistent with the interaction with school staff and other principles and Christian philosophy of St. Vincent de Paul students and SVdPHS. These principles include, but are parents at any time, on or off campus. not limited to, any policies, principles or procedures set forth in our Student-Parent ● Students are often judged on their Handbook. It is also a condition of behavior outside of school, therefore, enrollment that the parents/guardians of each student whether in or out of each student adhere to these standards school sponsored apparel and of conduct as determined by SVdPHS. It is whether on or off campus, should essential that students, parents, and conduct themselves in a manner school officials work together to ensure consistent as a member of SVdPHS. that each student receives a value-based, Behavior that is deemed contrary to Christian education. Normally, the moral or religious principles of the philosophical differences between families Roman Catholic Church or the and the school can be resolved. In some philosophy or policies of SVdPHS rare instances, however, SVdPHS may find makes a student subject to disciplinary it necessary, at its discretion, to require action. parents/guardians to withdraw their student from the school. Some guidelines ● Students who are present when include the following: wrongdoing is evident have an obligation to remove themselves ● Just as the school expects its faculty immediately from the situation, and staff to be respectful of our otherwise, they share in the students and parents/guardians, St. consequences related to such Vincent de Paul expects behavior. parents/guardians and students to work courteously and cooperatively SVdPHS reserves the right to determine, at its discretion, which actions fail to meet the principles with the school in order to assist each and Christian philosophy of the school. Failure to student in meeting the academic, follow these guidelines may result in a warning, moral and behavioral expectations of disciplinary action short of dismissal, suspension of a the school. This includes respectful student, revocation of a parent/guardian’s privilege to attend or to participate in school activities, or treatment of all faculty, coaches, dismissal depending on the severity of the offense. moderators, counselors, administrators, support staff, other students, and other parents. ● Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to express their concerns about school operations and personnel to the appropriate administrators and staff. However, they may not do so in a manner that is discourteous, scandalous, 13

Honor Code we expect trust, honesty, and personal integrity. All academic dishonesties during

a student’s four years at SVdPHS will be While all SVdPHS’ integral student considered for progressive disciplinary outcomes are important, the most action. fundamental is that students practice habits of Christian spirituality, including Academic dishonesty includes but is not ethical behavior on or off campus. As its limited to: Catholic philosophy indicates, the school’s ultimate interest is in helping our students ● Plagiarism “make responsible, intelligent decisions in the light of Christian values and the ○ is the appropriation of another's teachings of Christ.” This expectation is an ideas (content) and/or language end in itself; at the same time, it also is vital (form), in part or in whole, to the achievement of the school’s other intentionally, or unintentionally, learning outcomes. Ethical behavior without the necessary assignment requires that each student hold of course credit? themselves and others to standards of ○ is the representation of someone honesty, effort, compassion, and honor. else's ideas as your own (e.g., SVdPHS believes that without these copying text without using standards, true learning and growth are quotation marks, or not impossible. acknowledging in an in-text citation, a footnote, endnote, or a Academic Integrity bibliography a scholarly source)? In keeping with the SVdPHS philosophy, Just changing words to different students are expected to learn academic words does not represent your skills, civic responsibilities, and Christian original ideas and thus is plagiarism. values. The SVdPHS faculty and ○ Plagiarism includes copying administration believe in academic homework, labs, quoting, honesty and the principles of the honor paraphrasing, or summarizing others code. Students must conduct themselves written work (including sources off in a manner consistent with Catholic the Internet), or oral statements values, a sense of integrity, honesty, without proper citation. accountability, and trust in all academic matters. Students are expected to: ● Cheating is an attempt to improve one’s score or to help to improve ● Do their own work/homework (no someone else's score through sharing physically, electronically). dishonest means including but not ● Work or test without cheating or using limited to: external resources. ○ the use of another person's ● Submit original work for all test/answers either before or during assignments. the exam, (e.g., giving information ● Students are also expected to deny all about a test or quiz that has requests to copy from their own work. already been taken to another student who is to take the same test ● Notify the teacher if others are or quiz or receiving of information.) cheating. sharing of answers (orally, electronically or in writing) or Because of our dedication to these values as an academic and spiritual community, 14

allowing one's work to be copied in ● On the second offense, the student any manner. will be suspended for a day and the ○ the use or possession of notes, cheating offense will be presented to answers, cheat sheets, electronic the administration to determine the devices (including watches, phones retention or expulsion of the student translators) or any other source not from school. pre-approved by the teacher during the exam. stealing/receiving The SVdPHS student: test papers or information prior to the test. ● Uses their God-given talents and energy to achieve their potential; takes ○ looking at another person's paper full advantage of the opportunities they or person, talking during testing, are given by their parents and the copying assignments. school to learn and to grow. ○ Marking, adjusting answers after the ● Student combats laziness, absenteeism, test period is over or should have and the temptation to “take the easy been turned in. way out.” ○ Phones found to be accessible ● Treats peers and teachers with the during testing will result in same courtesy, respect, compassion, academic dishonesty discipline. and understanding that they themselves hope to receive. Violation of Academic Integrity ● Student does not harass, belittle, make ● A student found cheating on a test, negative comments, take advantage quiz, and or exam will receive an of, or seek to exclude another student, automatic zero and families will be nor do they display poor sportsmanship. notified. ● Accepts responsibility for their mistakes; ● A student caught or evidence when they err, they take personal provided of copying a homework responsibility for their actions, accept assignment will receive an automatic the consequences, and takes steps to zero. improve. ● A student caught violating the ● Student does not manufacture excuses, Academic Integrity policy will be blame others for their own decisions, immediately addressed through ask disciplinary measures; the ● their parents or friends to cover up, or administration reserves the right to quibble over the meaning of rules. review the standing of the student. ● Abides by (assumes ownership of) the ● Students caught violating the school’s rules and regulations, whether Academic Integrity Code will be they personally agree with them or not. removed from all sports practices and When they believe that a games, performing arts, and all school rule/regulation is unfair or unnecessary, related programs for a period of they use proper channels to initiate six-weeks. change; they do not try to justify ● On the first offense, the student will be breaking a rule on the grounds that required to write a three-page they disagree with it. research paper on ethics and serve ● Displays honesty, integrity, and pride in two Saturday detentions. their academic endeavors, and encourages those qualities in their 15

peers. Student does not cheat, copy, plagiarize, use prohibited resources, or in any other way try to earn credit for work and achievement not their own; nor will they be a party to another student in such dishonest practices. ● Cooperates with school officials to ensure the safety and well-being of persons and property. Student does not steal, misuse equipment or facilities, leave messes for others to clean up, disobey attendance policies, drive carelessly, or create an environment where another student would feel unsafe.

Academics

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION (Class of 2021 & Prior)

Students must earn a minimum of 260 Credits, including required courses in: ENGLISH 8 SEMESTERS THEOLOGY 7 SEMESTERS

SOCIAL SCIENCE 6 SEMESTERS PHYSICAL ED 2 SEMESTERS

MATHEMATICS 4 SEMESTERS FINE/APPLIED ARTS 2 SEMESTERS

SCIENCE 6 SEMESTERS ELECTIVES 13 SEMESTERS

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION (Class of 2022 & Subsequent)

Students must earn a minimum of 260 Credits, including required courses in: ENGLISH 8 SEMESTERS THEOLOGY 8 SEMESTERS

SOCIAL SCIENCE 6 SEMESTERS PHYSICAL ED 2 SEMESTERS

MATHEMATICS 6 SEMESTERS FINE/APPLIED ARTS 2 SEMESTERS

SCIENCE 6 SEMESTERS ELECTIVES 10 SEMESTERS

Language other 4 SEMESTERS than English

Students must perform 100 hours of Student Service Hours that have been approved by their Theology teacher.

St. Vincent de Paul High School (SVdPHS) All SVdPHS students are awarded Diplomas awards credit for course grades of D- or upon completion of their graduation better. requirements. In addition, the Diplomas with Honors and Diploma with Highest Honors At the end of Semester 1, seniors with an “F” recognizes those students who further in a class required for graduation will receive pursue academic achievement by communication informing them that they excelling in elected courses beyond those may not graduate or participate in required for graduation and college graduation activities, unless the failed class is entrance. To receive the Diploma with made-up prior to graduation. Honors, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.8. Diploma with Highest Honors will 17 be awarded to those students who have a Incomplete grades (I) are given when a GPA of 4.0 and above. GPA’s are student has not completed the work for a calculated after Semester I of senior year. legitimate reason. An incomplete grade must be made up within ten school days Christian Community Service Hours Awards of the due date for grades, as indicated are granted to graduating seniors who on the school calendar. If work is not have completed 200+, 350+ or 500+ hours made up within the above specified time over the course of their high school career. or the time agreed upon by a student, administration, and teacher, the Incomplete automatically becomes an F. SCHOOL GRADING SCALE AND POLICIES Each student’s GPA is computed two ways each semester: Unweighted and Weighted. A 100% - 93% C+ 79% - 77% F 59% - Below An Unweighted GPA includes all grades and is calculated on a 4.0 system. A A- 92% - 90% C 76% - 73% Weighted GPA includes all grades and B+ 89% - 87% C- 72% - 70% adds an additional point for each Honors/AP course grade when applicable. B 86% - 83% D+ 69% - 67%

B- 82% - 80% D 66% - 63% Freshman honors courses will receive an additional grade point in the calculation of D- 62% - 60% the SVdPHS GPA but will not be recognized for honors status by the UC/CSU systems.

We do not rank our students. Instead,

academic achievement is reflected by SVdPHS uses the following scale for all way of a quintile formula, where students standard level courses. Honors and are placed into one of five quintiles, based Advanced Placement (AP) courses may on their academic performance. use a different scale, based on specific department policies. Students in Honors Report Cards and AP courses should consult their teacher’s syllabi. Development Reports ● GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) Development Reports are emailed to parents/guardians when a student is EQUIVALENTS receiving a C- or below in a class. Course Grade 4.0 Honors/AP Although Development Reports may System: Course Grade System: be sent at any time during the A - 4.00 academic year, typically Development A - 5.00 B - 3.00 Reports are emailed in mid/late B - 4.00 September, mid-November, C - 2.00 early-February, and late-April. C - 3.00 D - 1.00 D - 2.00 F - No Credit F - No Credit

Incoming Freshmen and their Progress Reports parents/guardians attend a ● Progress Reports are emailed to Registration/Scheduling event in the Spring. parents/guardians twice (midpoint Students and their parents/guardians meet through Semesters 1 and 2) during the with their academic advisor to create a academic year. Progress Report grades freshmen class schedule based upon reflect progress through the midpoint of placement test results and academic the Semester and do not necessarily advisor recommendations. correlate to half of a student’s semester

grades. DROPPING/ADDING COURSES Each student’s schedule reflects a Semester Report Cards collaboration of teachers, students and ● Semester Report Cards are emailed to parents and is designed for both a parents/guardians at the completion of challenging and enriching curricular Semester 1 in January and Semester 2 experience. At the time of scheduling, in June. These grades are cumulative counselors, parents, previous teachers, and and reflect work completed by the students ideally devise a schedule that will student during the entire semester. allow the student to be both challenged and successful. Every effort should be For more precise dates, please refer to the made to schedule realistically and not SVdPHS School Calendar. change courses.

● The time to initiate any change after COURSE SCHEDULING POLICY that process has occurred will be dedicated to the week before the In conjunction with academic advisor’s school year starts. advice, students and parents/guardians ● should be careful in the selection of Beyond that, during the first two full weeks of the semester a student may academic courses by observing the course initiate a course change. The change prerequisites, while keeping in mind student process during the two week window abilities, past academic performance, and at the beginning of the semester must academic goals. Every effort is made to include conversations and signatures of accommodate legitimate course requests. the student’s respective academic However, course availability, prerequisites counselor, the teachers of both the and departmental guidelines may result in class to be added, and the class to be some requests not being fulfilled. Students dropped, and the parents. The student may not request courses based upon then must bring the signed and teacher preference. completed Add/Drop form to the Current Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors Registrar who will process the class and their parents/guardians will register for change and print a new schedule for classes online through PlusPortals during the the student. Until the process is finished Spring semester. Students and their the student must attend the course for parents/guardians may request a meeting which they were originally scheduled. with their academic advisor to create a Courses dropped from a student’s course schedule for the following year schedule prior to these deadlines will based upon their academic advisor’s not be reflected on a student’s recommendations. transcript.

● Student/family-initiated class schedule need to be made up to meet future changes resulting in a dropped class pre-requisites. Repeating a class for credit between the second and fourth week recovery at SVdPHS will be allowed on a of each semester will be noted on case by case basis. transcripts as a Withdrawal (indicated by a W). Only coursework completed at SVdPHS, except in cases of remediation, will be ● Student/family-initiated class schedule included in the SVdPHS grade point changes resulting in a dropped class average. In cases of remediation, both after the fourth week of each semester courses and grades will appear on the will be noted on transcripts as an F. SVdPHS transcript. ● After the third week of each semester, Transferable Credit class schedule changes may be A student wishing to take a class at another initiated by a student’s teacher or school or program that is already offered as academic advisor on his/her behalf. A part of the SVdPHS curriculum must have Withdrawal (indicated by a W) will be the prior approval by the Dean of noted on transcripts. Academics. If the course is being used to ● Students who enter a new course after fulfill a graduation requirement, the course the fourth week are only eligible for (without the grade) will be listed in the half-credit for the semester. Schedule notes section of the transcript. changes made after the fourth week of each semester are strongly Concurrent Enrollment Policy discouraged and will only be approved Concurrent enrollment is designed to by the Dean of Academics. provide educational opportunities at the community college, private and state ● Students in AP and honors level classes university levels, for students who can can drop into the college prep level benefit from the experience. course throughout the semester. The unweighted grade in the higher-level To participate, a student must: course will be brought with them into their new course assignment and will ● Have parental and administrative count proportionately for their semester approval. grade. ● Request courses which constitute an To further encourage careful consideration expansion of their high school courses, when scheduling and to defray or courses not available at the high administrative expenses a $25.00 fee will be school. charged for schedule changes taking ● Have a grade point average of 3.0 or place after the 2nd full week of each better. semester. ● The offering of the course may not At the end of the first semester a student conflict with SVdPHS hours, can change courses for the spring semester 8:00am-3:00pm, M-F. by following the procedure outlined above. Advanced Placement Exams RETAKING A COURSE POLICY SVdPHS offers academic courses Repeating Courses designated as Honors or Advanced Grades of F in a required subject must be Placement. Many colleges, including the made up to meet graduation requirements. University of California system and the Cal In certain circumstances, a grade of D may State Universities, will give an extra 20 numerical grade point in determining and administration will decide on an G.P.A. for admissions. appropriate course of action regarding missing work. It is recommended that All students enrolled in AP classes with an parents do not schedule family vacations equal college prep option are required to during school time. take the AP exams. All students enrolled in AP classes without an equal college prep version available are strongly encouraged Final Exams SVdPHS requires that no Final Exam to take the AP exam. Parents will be account for more than 20% of the charged $94 per test on November 1st. semester grade. It is expected that all Students who wish to take an AP exam in classes give a final which serves to test the a course not offered at SVdPHS must gained knowledge and skills from the past submit an application to the Dean of year, semester, or unit. Make-up finals are Academics by November 1st. Due to given after the last day of scheduled demand and proctor availability, the finals. For more information regarding final school cannot guarantee that the request exam policies, please review each of your for non-SVdPHS AP tests will be granted. course syllabi. Make-Up Work/Test Policy Transfers Prior to Final Exams It is the student’s responsibility to contact A student who transfers out of SVdPHS prior or email their teacher to arrange for to the end of the first semester, and is make-up work and missed assignments officially enrolled in another school, may within 48 hours of their return to campus. be excused from taking final exams for the first semester. The student’s grade will be Students who are absent are required to calculated and submitted at the point of make up any assignments/tests which transfer. have been given during their absences on Note: A student who has transferred out a date/time agreed to by their teacher. Students who fail to make-up assignments of St. Vincent de Paul at the end of the or do not report for make-up tests will first semester and transfers back to SVdPHS receive a zero for that within two weeks of the second semester is assignment/quiz/test. required to take the final exam upon their return. The student’s final grade and Students who miss work, tests or quizzes will credits for the course will be adjusted be provided an equal number of block accordingly. meetings/days after they return to make up what was missed, for a maximum of Accommodations for five (5) school days. Students in Crisis Teachers are not obliged to administer SVdPHS makes accommodations (which make-up tests during the scheduled class may include but will not be limited to time. When there are repeated absences extended time on assignments, reduction on days set aside for in expectation of assignment completion, tests/projects/presentations, teachers will additional breaks, etc.) for students under exercise their judgment regarding the extraordinary circumstances or in crisis. feasibility of make-up SVdPHS will make a reasonable effort to work/tests/projects/presentations. offer special accommodations to students who have short or long-term issues that In the case of prolonged absence due to medically diagnosed illness, the teacher 21 affect their attendance and academic their hours on time are placed on performance. Academic Contract preventing them from participating in athletics, Arts, and Graduation/Diplomas academic teams. Seniors who fail to complete their service requirement by Certain conditions may restrict a student the deadline may also be prevented from attending the graduation ceremony: from participating in senior class activities. For expanded information ● Failure to meet academic or Student about annual service requirements, Service requirements for graduation. please see the Student Service section ● Serious behavioral issues which merit of the SVdPHS website. administrative decision and action. Verification of service and an official ● Personal choice of a student. copy of the yearly student service ● Failure to attend mandatory practices. report must be turned into Service Hour Coordinator second semester. Diplomas may be withheld, and a Acceptable verification of service graduation date will not be posted on the includes notes, emails, signed business transcript if: cards, or certificates confirming that a student completed the service ● Credits are not sufficient or are reflected in x2vol incomplete. ● Academic requirements for graduation Graduating Seniors – Student are not met. Service ● Financial obligations are not met. If the minimum Student Service ● Student Service requirement is not Requirement is not fulfilled, the student fulfilled. will not participate in graduation A student may become eligible if the activities, receive their diploma, and above standards are met on the date the student’s final transcript (which is of the next quarterly report card. In mailed to their college/university in addition, a student is not eligible if they June) will show that the student has not have an “Incomplete” on their most graduated from SVdPHS. recent report card. Once the Failure to complete service hours “Incomplete” is changed to a grade, before the end of the academic year the report card will be reviewed again results in an “Incomplete” on a by the specific administrator to student’s transcript; completion of the determine if the student is eligible. annual service requirement is a Seniors who have not completed their condition of continued enrollment. academic requirements within one Seniors who fail to complete their calendar year of their anticipated service requirement by the deadline graduation date, will not be eligible to may also be prevented from receive a SVdPHS diploma. participating in the graduation ceremony and other senior class Student Service Graduation activities, including Kairos leadership. Requirement All service hours must be completed Academic Communication and logged in x2vol by the end of SVdPHS uses the following web-based April. Students who do not complete programs. Portals are located on the St. 22

Vincent de Paul website contract and may be asked to leave. (https://www.svhs-pet.org/): The final decision as to whether a student will be allowed to continue at ● PlusPortals is used to view report SVdPHS will be made on a case-by-case cards/progress reports, basis by an academic review board. attendance, and by teachers to post class curriculum, resources, Parents are notified of Academic assignments, calendar items, and Probation or Academic Contract by a grades. Parents are expected to letter from their grade level Counselor. regularly check PlusPortals to view The Counselor’s will meet with students their student’s academic progress. on academic probation to devise a plan ● Google Suite for Education provides for making up the course that needs to the campus-wide email system, be repeated. document sharing, website A student may apply for a waiver if the creation, and other collaboration GPA is between 1.75 - 1.99. In this tools such as Google Classroom. process the student must meet with the ● Naviance Student is a Counseling principal and/or the Academic Dean resource to help students and and their academic advisor, and parents in the college selection present a detailed academic plan and application process, seeking (signed by all current teachers). The scholarships, and researching student then must demonstrate a careers. commitment to that plan and exhibit ● x2Vol is used by students to log consistent academic progress. A their Student Service Hours. All hours student may apply for a maximum of must be logged within 60 days of one waiver in his/her first year -- and then actual service. only one (1) more waiver the last three years of his/her career. Academic Probation A student will be placed on Academic Academic Grievance Probation if the following standards are If a student or family believes they have not met: an academic grievance, they should observe the following procedure, in the ● A cumulative grade point average order given: lower than a 2.0. ● ● Three or more Ds Meet privately with the teacher and attempt to reconcile the issue. ● One or more Fs. If the issue pertains to a grade, the ● Failure to fulfill Student Service hour meeting should be called within requirements. ten (10) school days of the grade Students who are not in good academic posting. standing may not participate in ● Consult with their Academic co-curricular activities (this includes Advisor and the Department Chair plays, dances, attending or participating of that academic area. in athletic events). Students who are on ● Request a conference with the academic probation for two Dean of Academics if previous consecutive semesters may lose their steps prove unsatisfactory. This financial aid. Students who continue to conference may include the fall below a 2.0 in core courses for two grading periods will be placed on 23

teacher, parent, student, and withdrawing. Incompletes may appear Academic Advising. on transcripts until all paperwork and accounts are cleared. Transcripts Official Academic Advisement & Students may request official transcripts Counsel directly from the Registrar. Requests will Academic Advisement at SVdPHS shares be processed within two school days. in the general philosophy of the school in Official transcripts are sealed by the its respect for the uniqueness of each school and should not be opened. Once student and their right and responsibility opened they become unofficial. to achieve their potential. Our commitment is to educate the whole Unofficial student by providing an environment Students may access unofficial where students achieve their highest transcripts through the e-locker on potential through intellectual, social, and PlusPortals. spiritual development. Access to Student Files Academic Guidance Parents shall have access to their Academic advisors provide academic student’s permanent records maintained support, resources, and guidance by the school. Students 18 years of age necessary to graduate. They inform, or older have the same right of access. advise, support, and monitor each Anecdotal notes are not part of the student’s academic progress through permanent record, to which parents do the following activities and services: not have a right of access. Parents wishing to review records will make an ● Orientation to SVdPHS course appointment with the Dean of offerings and graduation Academics. The appropriate grade requirements level academic advisor or the Registrar ● Individual appointments with each will be present to interpret records if student necessary. Parents may request and ● receive a copy of their student’s records. Ongoing monitoring of student’s The copy will be clearly marked as a fulfillment of graduation and college copy; originals will never be released to entrance requirements parents until the student has withdrawn ● Facilitation of or graduated. parent/teacher/student conferences as necessary Withdrawal from School ● Referral to tutoring When a student plans to withdraw or is ● Referral to outside therapeutic not returning to SVdPHS, a parent is to services notify school administration, and will be ● Administration of national tests (PSAT provided an Exit Survey to better inform and AP) and interpretation of results SVdPHS for growth and improvement. If ● Training and advising through a student withdraws during the school Naviance Student year, they must obtain a Student Withdrawal Form from the Registrar’s office. The student will need appropriate signatures of clearance before officially 24

● In-class presentations to students Learning Resources and parents about courses and For students with diagnosed learning college information differences, advisors and support ● Interpretation of PSAT results professionals will work with your student/family to provide the following Junior Year services: ● Registration/administration of PSAT ● Coordination of student study ● College counseling workshops teams ● Individual academic/college ● Assisting parents with referrals for counseling psychological and/or cognitive ● Career Interest Inventory available testing for IEP services with public online for Juniors school districts ● In-class presentations to students ● Assisting communication with and parents about courses and teachers as necessary college information ● Assist in applying for ● Interpretation of PSAT results accommodations through the Senior Year College Board ● Extensive group and individual College Counseling Program counseling regarding the entire college application process The college guidance program begins with an introduction at the ninth-grade ● Visits with college representatives level and increases in scope each year on campus to culminate in extensive and ● Common Application, UC, and CSU individualized counseling in the twelfth application workshops on campus grade. Advisors remain current on ● Community College application developments in all aspects of the assistance college application process by ● attending several workshops each year. Monthly scholarship listings ● Parent evenings regarding college Freshman Year and financial aid ● Registration/Administration PSAT 8/9 On Campus Standardized Testing and ● Classroom guidance presentations Assessment Opportunities ● Small group academic counseling ● Freshman Level: PSAT 8/9 ● Development of a 4-year ● Sophomore Level: PSAT and AP academic plan Exams ● Interpretation of PSAT 8/9 results ● Junior Level: PSAT/NMSQT, AP Exams Sophomore Year ● Senior Level: AP Exams ● Registration/administration of PSAT ● Small group and individual Confidentiality academic counseling Any information of a personal nature ● Introduction to college websites disclosed by a student in the process of and other resources counseling is confidential. However, while maintaining the anonymity of the student, matters of health, life and safety 25 may be discussed with the Principal, and/or appropriate member(s) of the Administration. In addition, California State Law specifies the following exceptions to this understanding of confidentiality: when the student has revealed information that the counselors and/or staff determine that they are in danger, are a danger to themselves or a danger to others; if they are being harmed in some way that would determine intervention from Child Protective Services and/or the Police Department.

We may also ask for a Release of Information so that we can discuss issues with licensed physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists or other health care providers for the sole purpose of referring the student for treatment or gathering information that determines how we support the student while they are in our care during the school day.

manner. Students must be Technology responsible for what information they share about others and need to request permission before posting Acceptable Use Policy any information or pictures about When a student is using technology (of someone else without their any variety), they must always bear that permission. Students will not forward their actions reflect upon the school, our a message that was sent to them Diocese, and the Roman Catholic Church privately without permission of the as a whole. It is imperative that all students person who sent them the message. conduct themselves in an ethical and It is unacceptable to display pictures responsible manner when using of staff, students, the school, or technology. The policies stated herein are school community without direct designed to express a framework and to permission from the parties involved. form general principles for use of St. Vincent email accounts only allow technology at SVdPHS. Any use of emails to/from the domain technology that is contrary to the Mission (www.svhs-pet.org) and other school of the school, on or off campus, will be related whitelisted domains. St. considered a punishable offense including Vincent issued emails are for school but not limited to, those directly addressed purposes only. Correspondence with in the policy. The policies, procedures and colleges and parents should not be information in this document are conducted through school email. schoolwide. Teachers/Staff may establish Students are encouraged to set up a additional policies and requirements for personal email address for college use in their classrooms or situation. communication. Electronic information resources, including ● access to the Internet, computers, Ethics: To preserve a person's right to network files (The use of SVdPHS network privacy and security, neither still services is a privilege, not a right), and user photography nor video capturing is accounts, are available to all staff and allowed on campus unless directed students at SVdPHS. Our goal in providing by a faculty member. Both electronic resources is to promote disciplinary and legal action may be educational excellence. taken against persons not respecting these rights. Issues such as digital Students should use the technology (both harassment, third party pictures, personally and school owned devices) for: racial harassment, bullying, music sharing, pirating, pornography, ● Access to the SVdPHS provided apps gambling, offensive/inflammatory in- and Naviance for Education for formation, any violation that communication with faculty and devalues the dignity of another staff, to track assignments, grades, person, violations of federal or state conduct, attendance, and course law, including those pertaining to communications. threatening or obscene material are ● Managing information including just some of the criteria of the use course notes, assignments, and high policy. school email accounts, checking at ● Digital Identity: A person's online least daily and emptying the inbox identity is their reputation. Writing, and deleted folders frequently. posting, pictures, etc. communicates ● Communication with classmates, many characteristics which may faculty, and staff in an appropriate 27

negatively affect a student’s personal, professional, and Disclaimer educational careers. As SVdPHS has taken precautions to restrict representatives of SVdPHS, students access to controversial materials by must be diligent in maintaining a filtering its Internet access and by positive online identity. monitoring student use. Users should know that they may encounter sexually explicit The school recognizes parents as primary or other offensive and controversial educators. As such, supervision of student material on the Internet, even though use of technology relies on a partnership there are technology protection measures between parents and the school. While in place. SVdPHS makes no guarantees of the school does filter the Internet on any kind, whether expressed or implied, for campus and monitor use in the classroom, the access it provides’ nor shall it be liable it is the responsibility of parents to ensure for any direct or indirect, incidental, or appropriate care and use of technology consequential damages (including lost at home per the guidelines above. data, information, or time) sustained or incurred in connection with the use, SVdPHS assumes no responsibility or operation, or inability to use the system. financial liability for any damage the SVdPHS denies any responsibility for the student or parent suffers including but not accuracy or quality of information limited to: obtained through electronic information ● Theft sources. ● Physical damage ● Loss Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) ● Software malfunction Beginning Fall Semester of the 2020-21 ● Loss of Data school year, SVdPHS will institute a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program. Each Monitoring student will bring in their personal laptop or SVdPHS has selected a technology tablet, providing it meets the minimum protection measure (Internet filtering) for requirements for student daily use in use with the school Internet system. The school. filtering technology will always be configured to protect against access to With the BYOD Program, material that is obscene, illegal (i.e. child ✔ Students will be able to match a pornography) and material that is harmful personal learning tool with their to minors, as defined by the Children’s individual learning style. Internet Protection Act. SVdPHS may, from ✔ Students will be able to fully integrate time to time, reconfigure the filtering Google’s secure “G Suite,” which software to best meet the educational can be supported both at school needs of the school and address the and home. safety needs of the students. Files stored ✔ Students will have even better on the network are treated in the same accessibility to on-line educational manner as other school storage areas, content that is produced and such as lockers. SVdPHS reserves the right consumed with increasing to inspect files stored on our network, frequency. including but not limited to, all forms of ✔ Students and families will have electronic communications. financial flexibility to choose a

device that works best for their For the 2020-21 School Year, you may student. contact SVdPHS Finance/Accounts ✔ Students will develop strong Manager, Lisa Jepsen at practices through the care of their [email protected] or (707)763-1032 x148 device and ongoing digital to arrange for a loaner device. citizenship practices.

All students will be required to bring their device to school each day. SVHS will continue to instill and support the important balance between healthy use of technology “as a tool” and valuable tenets of the traditional classroom setting (focus/attention, eye contact, dialogue, participation). It is anticipated the BYOD program will enrich daily access in the classroom and serve as an enhancement, rather than hindrance to learning or replacement for the classroom environment. SVHS will continue to guide students to develop personal responsibility with devices; including care of property, safe usage, and in an ever-increasing culture of social media influence, keeping others safe all while maintaining strong, lasting relationships both in and outside of the school environment.

If you have any questions about the BYOD Program, please contact Dean of Faculty and Academics.

Please make sure to review the minimum device requirements before shopping for your child’s device.

Minimum Device Requirements

In general, the device needs to have: ● a screen of least 7” ● 16 GB Hard Drive for storage ● Be able to run the Chrome browser version 7.9 or greater ● Battery life able to last the entire school day ● A physical keyboard (attached or as an accessory) ● Virus/Malware software appropriate to the device

Recommended Devices Apple Laptop PC Laptop Tablet Chromebook

Minimum 10.14 Mojave Windows 10 iPad OS 11+ Chrome OS 79+ Operating or newer Android 5.0+ System Windows 10

Hard Drive 128 GB+ 128 GB+ 32 GB+ 16GB + Size (storage)

Ram 8GB+ 8GB+ 1GB+ 2GB+ (Speed)

Typical Cost $1000+ $400+ iPad $300+ $300+ Android $200+ Windows $1000+

Certified Refurbished or renewed devices can reduce the cost while still maintaining quality and meeting the minimum requirements.

GENERAL STUDENT CONDUCT POLICIES administration reserves the exclusive right to modify or otherwise depart from these behavioral guidelines when necessary to Student Behavior further or protect the underlying SVdPHS maintains an atmosphere that philosophy or mission of the school. In the encourages academic excellence, case of any disciplinary matter, the personal growth, and safety. The SVdPHS Administration may require the student to standards of conduct and behavior are seek professional assistance for assessment based on the principles of Christian and/or evaluation. Staff members of morality and the guidance of the Catholic SVdPHS provide guidance and support to Church. Any behavior which is contrary to help students make the Right choices. the mission and philosophy of SVdPHS is However, students whose actions violate unacceptable and may lead to these principles will be subject to any and disciplinary action. Respect for all all disciplinary actions, including, members of the SVdPHS community and suspension, expulsion or the reporting of adherence to school rules are valued and criminal acts to law enforcement, as expected. SVdPHS discipline is based on directed by the Campus Supervisor and a fundamental respect for persons, the Principal (or designee). property, authority, and the mission and objectives of the school. No policy can A necessary condition of continued cover every conceivable situation; the enrollment at SVdPHS is that students implicit standard of conduct to which behave in a manner, both on and off SVdPHS are called are common sense, campus, which is consistent with the mature judgment, responsibility for principles and Christian philosophy of individual actions and values of the SVdPHS. These principles include, but are Catholic Church. School Administration not limited to, any policies, principles or reserves the right to interpret the school’s procedures set aforth in our policies, principles, rules, and discipline Student-Parent Handbook. It is also a especially in light of the gravity and condition of enrollment that the circumstances of the event and the parents/guardians of each student particular student’s history at SVdPHS. adhere to these standards of conduct as determined by SVdPHS. It is essential that Expectations of Student Behavior students, parents, and school officials work together to ensure that each student Whether on or off campus including during receives a values-based, Christian summer or holiday breaks, SVdPHS education. Normally, philosophical students are to conduct themselves in differences between families and the accordance with the principles detailed in school can be resolved. In some rare the Student/Parent Code of Conduct and instances, however, SVdPHS may find it the Honor Code. The school reserves the necessary, at its discretion, to require right to discipline students for conduct, parents/guardians to withdraw their whether inside or outside of school, that is student from the school. detrimental to the student, another person, the school, and/or reputation of the school. The

Some guidelines include the following:

● Just as the school expects its faculty Mandatory Attendance and staff to be respectful of our All school days are mandatory. This students and parents/guardians, includes special schedule days such as, SVdPHS expects parents/guardians but not limited to, Orientation, Liturgical and students to work courteously days, and shorten schedules. Students are and cooperatively with the school in required to attend special order to assist each student in community-building days, such as School meeting the academic, moral and Wide Service Day. Parents and students behavioral expectations of the are to schedule appointments outside of school. This class time. The block-rotational schedule features extended periods of free time ● includes respectful treatment of all that may facilitate the scheduling of faculty, coaches, moderators, appointments that must be scheduled counselors, administrators, support during the school day. staff, volunteers, other students, and other parents. Appointments should be made before ● Students and parents/guardians are class, during free blocks, after school or on encouraged to express their non-school days. If a medical concerns about school operations appointment must be made during and personnel to the appropriate scheduled class-time we ask that parents administrators and staff. However, provide a copy of the medical note. they may not do so in a manner that is discourteous, scandalous, The attendance recorder is available 24 rumor-driven, disruptive, threatening, hours a day. Whenever a student is absent hostile, or divisive. the parent/guardian must call the Attendance Office 707-763-1032 ext.112 ● These behavioral expectations for by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the absence to students and parents/guardians explain the absence (emailed or faxed include, but are not limited to, all notes are not acceptable). Absences school- sponsored events (e.g., reported to the teachers are not athletics, field trips) as well as considered verified. It is the responsibility of interaction with school staff and the student to ensure that all absences other St. Vincent de Paul students have been verified. Students will be and parents at any other time. suspended if they are off campus prior to ● SVdPHS reserves the right to receiving the 8:00 am parent phone determine, at its discretion, which authorization. Parents may not call in after actions fail to meet the principles the fact to clear a student from leaving and Christian philosophy of the campus. school. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a warning, Please be prepared to give the following disciplinary action short of dismissal, information: suspension of a student, revocation ● The name of the absent student. of a parent/guardians privilege to attend or to participate in school ● Specific explanation for the absence, activities, or dismissal depending on e.g., illness, injury, legal, etc. the severity of the offense. ● Parent name. ● Parent contact phone number.

The parent and the student assume full extracurricular privileges, credit loss, responsibility for absences and for all the suspension, or expulsion from school. academic consequences entailed. At ten ● Juniors are allowed two, one-day (10) non-medical, school-related, or college absences during their junior pre-approved student absences, in any year (one day total in each course(s), students will begin losing credit semester). Seniors are allowed two, (lowered grade). one- or two-day college absences Students must check in and out of the (up to two days total in each attendance office when leaving and semester). Days cannot be returning to school during school hours. combined into one semester or The student must sign the attendance log saved for future use. Parents must in the attendance office. NO EXCEPTIONS! notify attendance when students are Detention will be issued for failing to sign in on a college visit. or off campus. ● Recruited students: Students who are formally recruited under NCAA rules Positive attendance and conduct are or within specified programs (Arts, required for membership on an academic, Academics etc.) shall meet with arts, or athletic team or to participate in Dean to create an attendance plan the fall or spring play. Additional for their absences. Informal attendance criteria specific to the recruitment visits must be done on academic, arts or athletic team may be the student’s personal time off. instituted in that teachers or coaches’ Formal letters for recruitment will be syllabus. Students will be held responsible required, and the Dean will be to those specific criteria for attendance responsible for determining if the and conduct. students meets the criteria of formal recruitment. Parents Who Are Out of Town ● Auditions for University Arts Programs: Parents who plan to be away from home Students who are auditioning for while school is in session must notify the highly selective university Arts school in writing as to who will be legally programs shall meet with Dean to responsible for their student during this determine an attendance plan for time. their absences.

Excessive Absences School-Verified Absence Excessive absences and late arrivals affect Some school-related events may require a a student’s academic performance, their student to miss a regularly scheduled class. standing, and their ability to participate in Although we strongly encourage a co-curricular activities. All absences student to participate in school related (non-school related) will count in absence activities, they are in fact absent from their totals for attendance monitoring. Students classes. The following are the current who have a history of six (6) or more school verified absences: absences may be placed on Attendance ● School-sponsored campus ministry, monitoring or Attendance contract if a athletic, arts, debate team or other pattern of absences continue. Once a event as determined by the student is placed on Attendance administration. (No non-SVdPHS Contract, the student risks the loss of events will qualify.)

SVdPHS does not accept as legitimate Truancy those parental explained absences which Truancy is any non-pre-authorized or allow students to avoid a class assignment unauthorized absence(s) from campus or which allow students to prepare for and may result in a multi-day suspension another assignment or school-related for the student. Students will be suspended activity such as AP tests, prom, a dance, a if they are off campus prior to receiving performance, or an athletic event. If it is the 8:00 am parent phone authorization. determined that a student has been Parents may not call in after the fact to absent, to avoid a class or to prepare for clear a student from leaving campus. an assignment, test, or school activity, the student will be issued absent cut per class. A continued pattern of excessive Mandated Students absences may result in additional days of Students presenting with non-disciplinary suspension or expulsion from SVdPHS. issues may be mandated off campus by Advisors, Counselors and Administration. Attendance Requirements for Mandated Students are required to be off campus a minimum of 48-72 hours after a School-Related Events medical clearance, due to processing Any student who misses one-half of their time. The Dean will meet parent(s) upon scheduled classes on the day they plan to their arrival at school. The following points participate in an after school related will be covered: event, including athletics, arts, or dances may not participate in that event, ● The seriousness of the situation. practice, performance or game without ● The requirement for an immediate prior permission from the Dean. evaluation at a medical or mental health facility. Absence – Ill Student on Campus ● Student will be required to obtain a (Please also see Health & Safety during mental health evaluation by a COVID19) licensed mental health professional, St. Vincent does not have a school nurse whether voluntary or involuntary, or formal sickroom. If a student becomes ill before being able to return to during the school day, they must report to campus via re-entry requirements. the Front Office, where the ● parent/guardian will be notified. A student The requirement to obtain follow-up who is too ill to attend class may not mental health counseling before remain at school. If an ill student misses a student can return to school. class before notifying the Front Office, the ● The request for parent(s) to sign a absence will be treated as an absence release of information form for cut and detention will be assigned. communication between the school and the facility to which the student Absence – Cuts will be taken, the student’s therapist, and other individuals as appropriate. Detention is assigned to a student who misses an assigned class without a ● SVdPHS will provide information legitimate excuse. This includes students about resources to the parent(s) for failing to sign into class when a teacher is contact in case of an emergency. not present or students falling ill and failing ● If the parent(s) refuses to come to to report to the office. school, or if they come but refuse to cooperate and/or if their response could be harmful to their student, the 34

Dean of Students will contact law Attendance Credit Loss Appeal enforcement and/or Child Protective Students who are eligible for credit loss Services. The Administration reserves may request an appeal from the Dean of the right to disenroll a student whose Faculty and Academics Office. An parents do not work in partnership administrative review will determine the with the school for the health and student’s academic standing. safety of their student.

Extended Absences Due to Return to School: Re-entry Meeting Illness/Family Emergencies This meeting will be set by the Dean of If a student is absent three (3) or more Students with parent(s), student, and the consecutive days, or in the case of an student support team to evaluate if the infectious or contagious disease, they must student is able to return to class within 24 return with a medical release from a hours after re-entry meeting. Re-entry is physician. Students without a medical not automatically guaranteed. release will not be allowed to return to class and will be sent home. Absences Loss of Credit More than six (6) absences in any one Extended Absences and Homework class during one semester is considered Requests excessive. All students with excessive If a student misses class for an extended absences per class during a semester will period due to illness or injury, the receive notification from the Dean’s Office parent/guardian must call the when their student has more than eight (8) Attendance Office as soon as possible to absences in a class. explain the nature and duration of the ● Ten (10) or more absences a student absence. Students who will be absent for may lose all credit for the course (10 three (3) or more days should request days equals a month of class time). homework assignments from their teachers via teacher email or PlusPortals, and ● Long-term illness or family parents should contact the student’s emergencies will be reviewed on an advisor for further assistance. Although individual basis by the Dean and teachers make it a practice to work with administration. In some cases, home students who have missed class, it is not courses and withdrawal may be the responsibility of teachers to make required. Medical or personal themselves available for students who miss situations are not automatic grounds classes due to discretionary absences. In for approval and credits may not be addition, students should be sure they restored. The Administration reserves understand and follow each teacher’s the right to require a student to policy regarding makeup work. It is the withdraw from SVdPHS due to student’s responsibility to follow up on any excessive absences. assignment or test missed. Failure to ● Prior to credit loss, students with contact the teacher will result in no credit health issues (concussion, physical, on any assignment given. If a student has mental, emotional, etc.) may be knowledge that they will be gone, they asked to withdraw from the school should contact their teacher as soon as for the remainder of the semester. possible as some teachers require that SVdPHS does not provide an students submit work or take exams prior independent study program. to the absence. If this is not done, the

35 student risks not being permitted to make the front office to receive a pass to admit up the missed work upon return to school. them to the next class

If a student misses class for a planned extended period (3 days) a student must College Representative On-Campus complete the Extended Absence Form Visit Policy which is available in the front office. This Juniors and seniors may attend college form requires students to communicate representative visits with teacher directly with teachers to have assignments permission, and: and class expectations front-loaded prior ● Students must ask for teacher to missing class time. permission at least two (2) days in Early Dismissal During Last Block of the Day advance of the visit. Any student who has a free block ● Students must sign-up in Naviance scheduled for their last block of the day Family Connection at least two (2) may request permission to leave campus. days in advance of the visit. Students must complete and have ● Students must return to class granted the SVdPHS Student Release immediately following the visit. Contract to receive a pass before they may leave campus. This form must be Freshmen and sophomores may attend renewed for each semester. Please note, college representative visits only during students must check out at the main break and lunch. office, and once departed from the campus may not return to participate in sports activities.

Tardiness A tardy is issued to any student that misses 15 minutes or fewer in any class. After this time, the student is considered absent. A student who arrives late for school must report to the office for a pass to class. Traffic congestion, oversleeping, car trouble, etc. are not excuses. If a student is considered tardy due to a medical appointment, a note from the doctor is required to waive the tardy. For each tardy the student will receive detention, the seventh through ninth tardies the student will receive a Saturday school, the tenth tardy will result in an in-school suspension. Detentions cannot be postponed for a future date. Students who are continually tardy also risk the loss of co-curricular including but not limited to dances, sports/art events, participation in baccalaureate or graduation. If a student is detained in class, they should secure a note from their teacher; take the note to

on a case by case basis of eligibility. Discipline Students determined to be eligible for restorative discipline will utilize Saturday Because it is impossible to foresee all School, online courses, and/or outside problems which arise, this handbook behavioral education. All decisions by the empowers the administration and their administration are final and parents are designees to take disciplinary action for responsible for any additional costs any behavior (within or outside of the associated with the requirements. school community) which violates the Restorative discipline utilizing Saturday spirit, philosophy or code of conduct of School is not recorded on a student’s high the school, even though not specified. school/college transcript.

Authority for Student Discipline Conduct not eligible for restorative discipline includes but is not limited to: The Campus Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a positive and safe learning ● Hosting an event where any form of environment for students and staff. The illegal substances or alcohol are Dean acts as a resource for students, staff, present and parents in mediating conflicts and ● Purchasing or providing any form of providing direction in terms of student alcohol or illegal substances safety, wellness, and behavior. The Dean is empowered to make decisions and ● Use or selling of alcohol, vaping, and impose discipline for violations of School illegal substances on/off campus Policy or Philosophy. ● Extortion, coercion, injury or harm to persons or property or serious threat Co/Extra Curricular Activity Penalties of same for Discipline ● Assault/battery, or any threat of Students found in serious violation of force or violence using social media, school rules are subject to the suspension physical gesture, verbal, written or from co- or extracurricular activities online with, or possession of any including but not limited to: Athletics, Arts, identified weapon capable of Academic teams, dances at SVdPHS or inflicting injury other schools, Homecoming events, ● Create fear or threat with or without Prom/Ball, Baccalaureate and Graduation imitation weapons or Grad Night events. Seniors found in ● Harassment through social media, serious violation may be restricted from email, text, cell, verbal, and physical participation in walking during graduation and will receive their diploma via the mail. ● Any criminal activity Additional team penalties may be ● Student non-cooperation Students assessed by individual coaches. who deceive, lie, or fail to cooperate with faculty or administration at any Restorative Discipline time, especially during a disciplinary investigation Restorative Discipline at SVdPHS is our approach to addressing student behavior that promotes belonging over exclusion Saturday School (i.e. out of school suspension) and Students may be assigned to Saturday encourages meaningful personal student School by the school administration. accountability. Its use will be determined Students who have been suspended and have been given the Saturday school are 37 at risk of losing partial or full financial aid prior to Saturday school to receive as provided by SVdPHS. the research project)

Assignment of Saturday School may be initiated by, but is not limited to: Detention Detention is an action taken for ● Saturday school is from 6am to 11am misconduct by a student. It is the ● Single day suspension at the opportunity to serve SVdPHS to amend for discretion of the Administration (A any disciplinary action. Detention is held minimum of two Saturday schools after school and may be held during the may be given in lieu of one day lunch period. Detentions after school will suspension) last 45 or 60 minutes depending on the severity and the number of infractions, ● Restorative discipline at discretion of beginning at 3:00 P.M. Students are to administration report to Monsignor Tillman Hall. Only ● Four (4) or more major detentions in students with minor infractions are eligible a semester to serve lunch detention. It is the student's ● Seven (7) or more tardies in a responsibility to check their Gmail account semester once daily. All detentions will be served on the day of the infraction and students will ● Two (2) or more failures to serve be held accountable for arriving at detention in a semester detention on time. Students must serve all major detentions after school. Excuses for Saturday School Responsibilities missing detention (e.g., athletics or other The program meets on Saturday morning co-curricular events, work, medical appointments, carpool) will not be from 6:00 A.M. until 2 P.M. (unless directed specifically to afternoon per request from accepted. Failure to attend lunch or proctor) in room 13. afternoon detention will result in additional major detentions. Detentions are ● Late students will not be admitted designated minor or major. The Campus to the program. Supervisor will make that determination based on the seriousness of the situation. ● Students must report on time and remain for the full eight hours. No credit for serving will be given to any arriving late or leaving early.

● Students must be in school dress code (unless otherwise designated). ● Students will not be provided meals. ● Students will be assigned essays or various campus clean up opportunities, depending on the needs of the school at the time of discipline.

● Students who cannot participate in campus clean-up will be assigned a school research essay (students must make arrangements with the Dean 38

● Students violating the Keokuk Minor Detentions may be issued for, but Neighborhood Policy are not limited to: ● Any four (4) minor infractions ● Attendance ● Other circumstances as determined ● Holding a phone in the hallways by the Dean or Administrator ● Phone going off in class or having it in Mass/assembly Major detentions may rise to the level of Saturday School or suspension, dependent ● Tardy on the severity of the event. Students who ● Locker infraction receive two major detentions will be issued ● Dress code violation a Disciplinary Warning letter. Three or more ● Parking major detentions will result in Saturday school, and the student will be placed on ● Littering Disciplinary Probation. Continued ● Behavioral violations will result in progressive ● Gum chewing – Students may not disciplinary actions. If a conflict arises chew gum at any time on campus concerning disciplinary detention, the Campus Supervisor reserves the right to ● Other circumstances as determined clarify and make all interpretations. by the Dean or administration A third Cell Phone offense of being in Major detentions may be issued for, but possession of and in use will result in the are limited to: loss of cell phone privilege on campus.

● Any multiple violation of the same offense Suspension Policy Suspension is a disciplinary action to be ● Behavioral issues invoked at the discretion of the Campus ● Use of cell phone in a classroom, in Supervisor and/or Principal or their the hallway, during liturgy, prayer designee(s). A student shall be suspended service or assembly (will result in two for no more than five consecutive school major detentions) or having cell days. Upon returning to school, if the phone accessible during any test student commits any additional violation whether used or not. that they may be suspended for, they will ● Repeated cell phone violations, if a receive a greater amount of days of student has a 2nd use of phone suspension or may be expelled. violation during the school year Aggravated grounds for suspension may ● Leaving parking lot in an unsafe become grounds for expulsion. manner The student will also be placed on a single ● Absence cut – on campus, first or multi-year behavioral contract. Students offense who have been suspended are at risk of ● Taking items from the garden losing partial or full financial aid as provided by SVdPHS. During suspension, ● Failure to serve detention (2nd failure the student may not come to school to serve will be automatic cause for without the permission of the Dean and Saturday School) the student loses the right to participate in ● Technology violation any school activity during the suspension ● Food in classroom period. The student will be required to make up all school assignments or 39 assessments missed. It is the responsibility written or online) with possession of a of the student to obtain any missed weapon or implying/imitation weapon. assignments and to have the assignments Harassment: verbal, written, physical, completed upon the day of their return. social media (including but not limited The student is prohibited from participating to texts, chats, app accounts etc... in any extracurricular activities (arts, (See Bullying and Harassment Policies.) dances, plays etc.) athletic ● Bullying or aggressive behavior. (See practices/games or events during the Bullying and Harassment Policy) suspension period. Retaliation/Revenge either in person, inciting others to retaliate or by use of Prohibited Behaviors any form of technology (verbal, written, The following conduct and any other social media, shunning etc.). issues that may arise, at the discretion of ● Extortion, coercion, injury or harm to the Administration are subject a student to persons or property or serious threat of suspension, multi-day suspension, request same. to withdraw or expulsion: ● Bullying, social media harassment or ● Conduct at school or elsewhere which engagement that is detrimental to a could reflect adversely on SVdPHS or student’s experience. the Catholic Church. ● Any violation of substance abuse (See ● Inappropriate, outrageous, scandalous, Substance Abuse Policy.) or seriously disruptive behavior. Any ○ Sharing of medications. behavior that is degrading, ○ Smoking (including smokeless inflammatory or devalues the dignity of tobacco, electronic, juuls or vapor a person. Language or behavior which type pens or other substances) is considered immoral, profane, vulgar, ● Sexual Harassment or Conduct: or obscene. Unwelcome advances, verbal, written, ● Discrimination, prejudicial, bias or and/or physical, any misconduct of a negative attitude of any sort via verbal, sexual nature that causes discomfort written, physical, intended, unintended, to a student at SVdPHS. Including but implied actions, or any manner that not limited to: involves race, creed, color, national origin, ethnic origin, age, sexual ○ Sexting. orientation, disability, appearance, ○ Unwelcome sexual advances or mannerisms, physical/mental disabilities physical contact of a sexual fiscal or social status etc.. Including nature. jokes, songs, pictures, emojis or that ○ Verbal, written, or any other form can be perceived as detrimental to a of communication requests for student’s experience. All students are sexual favors (including asking for held to the same standard and none body pictures), sexually may violate this rule regardless their demeaning comments, sexual individual race, creed, color, national statements, questions, slurs, jokes, origin, ethnic origin, age, sexual anecdotes or epithets, leering, orientation, disability, appearance, gestures, displays of sexually mannerisms, physical/mental disabilities suggestive objects or pictures, fiscal or social status etc... cartoons, posters etc. ● Assault/battery, or any threat of force, ○ Conduct of a sexual nature, fear, or violence (gesture, verbal, whether consensual or 40

non-consensual that is ● Any criminal activity is automatic unacceptable in the SVdPHS grounds for suspension and may environment. invoke expulsion. ○ Sexual exploitation: The taking of ● Failure to report to a teacher or sexual advantage over another administrator knowledge of actions or for one's own gain or the gain of plans of another student whose others. actions or plans, if carried out, could ● Theft, possession of stolen property, result in harm to another person(s) or intentional keeping of lost/found damage to property. property. ● Parental non-cooperation or lack of ● Lying or student support for school regulations. Refusal non-cooperation/Serious (either passively or aggressively) to disobedience, insubordination, or meet terms of individual agreements disrespect for authority. Students who between student and administration or deceive, lie, or fail to cooperate with the Inability or refusal of student and/or faculty or administration at any time, parents to meet minimal academic especially during a disciplinary requirements in a timely manner. investigation are liable for suspension ● Any actions by visitors/ parent or expulsion. legal/guardians that are physically, ● Tampering, altering, forging, phone, verbally, or emotionally a negative or emails etc. or allowing any of these abusive that is detrimental to a student actions to change grades, or SVdPHS employee experience. attendance or test/homework scores ● Any repeated offense will result in for self or others. progressive discipline action or ● Academic dishonesty (See Academic expulsion. Honesty Policies).

● Vandalism on or off campus. ● Trespassing. ● Taking pictures or video without permission (applies to all students, staff, or citizens). ● Extensive tardiness. ● Truancy – Any unauthorized absence from campus may result in a multi-day suspension for the student. Unauthorized absence from class may result in detention or suspension. This includes unauthorized trips to the parking lot. ● Students will be suspended if they are off campus prior to receiving the 8:00 am parent phone authorization. ● Sale of any material on school grounds without proper authorization.

Bullying and Harassment Policy inflammatory drawings, cartoons, SVdPHS is committed to providing a posters, gestures or altered media learning environment that is free from that denigrates or shows hostility or harassment in any form. Harassment or aversion towards an individual or intimidation of any student (staff member, group. guest, or students from another school) by ● Unwanted physical contact, touch, a SVdPHS student will not be tolerated. impedance, blocking movements, Harassment can occur anytime an assault, or intimidating interference. individual is subjected to treatment by Deliberately impeding or blocking another which is hostile or intimidating, movements or any regardless of when or where such an ● intimidating interference with normal action takes place. Additionally, student movement. Or any other harassment on the basis of any protected action deemed by the characteristic is strictly prohibited. This Administration as harassment. includes any verbal, written (including any posted material on any computer ● Any student that feels they has been network) or physical conduct that the subject of sexual harassment or denigrates or shows hostility or aversion any other form of harassment should toward any individual or his/their relatives, bring the matter to the attention of a friends or associates that involves race, staff member creed, color, national origin, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, appearance, mannerisms, Recommended Withdrawal physical/mental disabilities fiscal or social In certain cases, the Principal or designee status etc., that: may recommend that a student voluntarily withdraw. ● Has the purpose of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive Student Review Board school environment? The purpose of the Student Review Board ● Has the purpose or effect of is to review and recommend to the unreasonably interfering with an Principal whether a student continues individual's performance in school. enrollment at SVdPHS and under what Otherwise adversely affects an circumstances. Students may be sent individual's school experience. before a review board for: multi-day suspensions, recommendation for Harassing conduct includes but is not withdrawal, intention to expel, or at the limited to: discretion of the Principal. ● Swearing, slurs, racial epitaphs, negative stereotyping, derogatory or Expulsion Policy demeaning comments, jokes, songs, It is the policy of SVdPHS that actions to or any verbiage or picture a person expel students from the school are taken finds offensive (including face/body in accordance with the policies and painting with negative impact). procedures that follow. Nothing in this ● Threatening, intimidating words or expulsion policy shall limit, nor is intended hostile acts spoken to or about a to limit, the discretion or authority of the student, faculty, staff, and Dean of Student Services or the Principal administrator. Written (including any to impose discipline upon any student for posted material on a computer any violation of any of the rules or policies network), graphic materials, of SVdPHS. The decision to expel a 42 student, performed in accordance with receipt of the Notice to Expel, unless an this Policy, shall be final and binding upon alternative date is otherwise agreed. the student and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Students who have been Rights of Students at the Formal Hearing. expelled have three business days to The Formal Hearing is designed to provide provide a written appeal to the the student with an opportunity to be President/Pastor for reinstatement. The heard on the question of their pending President/Pastor decision is final and expulsion and is not designed to be a binding. legal hearing. As such, the student is not entitled to be represented by legal counsel at the Formal Hearing, nor shall Notice to Expel legal rules of evidence apply. However, Whenever any grounds to expel exist, the the student shall be entitled to the student who is subject to expulsion and following rights in the Formal Hearing: their parent(s) shall be provided with a written Notice to Expel, which shall state Right of Parent(s) to Attend. A student shall clearly and concisely the reasons and be entitled to have their parent(s) or legal grounds for such intended expulsion. The guardian(s) attend. Notice to Expel shall advise the student and parent(s) their right to ask for an Right of Student to Attend and Right to Informal Conferences with Campus Speak on Their Own Behalf. A student shall Supervisor and/or the Principal, their right be entitled to speak on their own behalf to a Formal Hearing before the Review during the formal Hearing, subject to the Board. rules established by the Chair of the proceedings.

Formal Conference Right to be Present During Hearing. Informal resolution of an alleged violation Neither the student nor their parent(s) or of student conduct, which may lead to an legal guardian(s) shall be entitled to be expulsion, is encouraged. Within three present during the deliberation of the working days of receipt of a Notice of Review Board. Intent to Expel, a student and/or their Decision to Expel. The decision to expel will parent(s) or legal guardian(s) may request a Conference with the President/Pastor. be made by the Principal, in consultation The purpose of the Informal Conference is with the President, within two working days to permit the student and/or their following the Review Board Informal parents(s) or legal guardian(s) to discuss Hearing. the circumstances leading to the issuance of the Notice of Intent to Expel. Review Board The Review Board comprised of the Formal Hearing. A student with their Campus Supervisor, and three teachers parent(s) shall have the right to a (one “advocate” requested by the formal Hearing before the Review student) may be convened for the Board. following reasons:

Timing of Formal Hearing - If requested by ● To advise the Principal on issues the student or parent(s), the formal that may result in expulsion. Hearing shall be held within three working days following the formal Conference but ● To hear a student’s appeal of a should be no later than five days following pending expulsion.

Students who are expelled from SVdPHS may result in notification of the will not have their transcripts or cumulative proper authorities and will files released until after the completion of compromise the partnership all hearing processes or legal procedures. between the family and the school. ● Students on or off campus, or in any Substance Abuse Policy situation which could reflect The philosophy of SVdPHS emphasizes a adversely on SVdPHS, are subject to commitment to those values that honor suspension, request for withdrawal or the sanctity of life and the importance of expulsion, and law enforcement may each human being. The use of alcohol, be contacted. This includes, but is vaping and other drugs is in opposition to not limited to, private parties/events this belief and creates an obstacle to and school-sponsored events. learning. Any student or parent who freely ● Students found dealing in or selling approaches a counselor, administrator, any controlled substance on campus teacher, coach, or other staff member for or at school related activities will be help regarding a drug/vaping/alcohol immediately expelled and law problem will be assisted in the spirit of enforcement will be notified. counseling, (unless the student is found to ● Students found to have hosted an be using the counseling mechanism to event where alcohol/drugs are used avoid disciplinary action). The same will be or who have provided alcohol or true for students referred to any staff drugs to other students are liable for member for intervention. expulsion. Any violation of the spirit or specifics of this ● Students under the influence of policy can result in actions as deemed drugs, alcohol, or any other necessary by the administration. The controlled substance or facilitating Administration and Faculty of SVdPHS same on or off school grounds, or expect parents and students to support all while involved in any school-related policies on substance use. activity or at any location or in any situation which could reflect ● Parents and older siblings are both adversely on SVdPHS are liable for legally and morally responsible expulsion. anytime they knowingly or ● Students, with or without parent unknowingly allow alcohol and/or approval, found to have organized, drug use by minors. Parents are hosted or whose home or asked to closely monitor the activities designated area where an event of their students and other students, that alcohol or drugs are used, or especially at times when the parents who have provided alcohol or drugs cannot be present in the home. to other students are subject to Supervised or unsupervised events expulsion. where students use alcohol and/or ● drugs in the home brought to the Students found possessing a legally attention of the school will result in controlled substance during the appropriate disciplinary action. school day for use, sale or distribution are liable for expulsion and law ● Any adult who trades, sells, gives enforcement will be contacted. away, allows (tacitly or failure to ● secure) offers to trade, sell or give The possession, serving and/or away alcohol, controlled substances, consumption or being under the drugs or other hazardous substances influence of illegal substances or 44

students attending, and/or remaining involvement with a support group, at parties where illegal substances rehabilitation if recommended by are present or available to students the evaluation, random drug testing are also subject to suspension or and any other provision deemed expulsion. necessary by the Administration ● Any activities involving and/or their counselor. paraphernalia, look-alikes associated ● Instant oral drug tests will be with controlled substances will result administered by the Campus in suspension or expulsion. Supervisor in the case a student has ● Smoking (including smokeless been identified as potentially being tobacco, electronic, juuls or vapor under the influence of an illegal type pens or other illegal substances) substance. will result in suspension. ● Any student found to be under the ● The trade, sale or ingestion of influence will be required to submit to medication prescribed to someone an independent drug test from ADTS else is illegal and dangerous and will in Rohnert Park within 24 hours. The result in suspension or expulsion student and his/her ● The consumption and/or possession parents/guardians at a cost to the of alcohol or non-personal family must submit to a drug test and provide the results to the Campus medications is illegal for all students Supervisor at the conclusion of the who attend SVdPHS. suspension. If it is determined that the ● Being present when such substances student can return to school, the are being used presumes some level student will enter into a one year to of participation and may result in the day of the suspension disciplinary suspension or expulsion. contract. A second offense of a similar nature may result in an Any violation of these policies may result immediate expulsion without an in the following actions: opportunity for appeal. ● Parent(s) will be notified by the https://www.adts.com/ school within 24 hours. This affords a student the right to discuss the Breathalyzers Used at School Events pending issue with parents. The Campus Supervisor or their ● The student may be suspended from designee(s) may use designated school pending the investigation. breathalyzers for the evaluation process as a systematic method of examining a ● The student and parent(s) will student to determine whether he or they conference with the Campus are under the influence of drugs or Supervisor and/or other alcohol. Students found to be under the administration officials. May be done influence are in violation of school policy via phone or in person. and immediate disciplinary action will be ● The Administration may issue a Letter taken. to Expel. ● If the student is not expelled, they will Searches - Drug Dogs be placed on a Behavior Contract. St. Vincent de Paul High School reserves Provisions of the contract may the right to conduct random and specific include but are not limited to: drug and alcohol testing on campus or at professional evaluation, counseling, all school events. In our continuing effort 45 to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for all students, SVdPHS has adopted a program to detect the presence of illicit drugs, alcohol, gunpowder-based items, abused medications, and other contraband normally prohibited from campus. Facilitated using non-aggressive detecting dogs, the contractor or a canine unit from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office or Petaluma Police Department will make periodic unannounced visits to our campus throughout the school year. They will normally check lockers, classrooms, common areas, gym areas, vehicles, parking lots and other areas identified by school administration. If required, the dogs will also be provided for graduation and grad night events. Failure to follow the requests of the law enforcement personnel or school administrator will result in the automatic notification of law enforcement. These areas may also be checked by school administrators or law enforcement as predicted by the situation.

Drug Testing With reasonable cause, students may be drug tested while enrolled at SVdPHS. These tests will be required by the Campus Supervisor at their discretion. When the Campus Supervisor determines that a student is required to be tested, the parent(s) will be notified. Once the parent(s) are aware of a need for a test, the test must be performed within 24 hours. All testing must take place at the SVdPHS designated site (https://www.adts.com/). No other site may be used. Any tampering with the collection sample will be considered a positive test. Students with a positive test result will be subject to the school’s disciplinary policies. All fees associated with the drug test will be the responsibility of the parent(s).

through the SVdPHS website. Dress Code Additionally, male students must Saint Vincent de Paul High School students keep polo shirts and liturgy dress shirts are expected to dress in a manner tucked in. appropriate for school. Keeping in line ● Shoes that are good in repair and with our Catholic foundation, the dress appropriate for an educational code reflects the importance of the setting. Art/Science/PE classes may dignity of all individuals. Any clothing that require students to wear specific is torn, frayed, stained, inappropriately types of shoes as part of the patched, or in a state of disrepair, as well curriculum. Open toed shoes, as extremely faddish or of military attire, is including sandals are permitted. unacceptable. Appropriate shoes must be Slippers are not appropriate. worn at all times. The Campus Supervisor ● will determine whether specific clothing Jackets, sweaters, vests, or and/or jewelry are appropriate for school. sweatshirts may be worn OVER a dress code shirt. In addition to the ● Head coverings, including but not SVdPHS sweatshirts, students can wear appropriate sweatshirts. limited to hats, caps of any style (including ski caps and sweat ○ Examples of Appropriate sweatshirts bands/bandanas), or sweatshirt - permitted on campus: College, hoods may not be worn during the Plain, Adidas, Nike, and the like. school day. ○ Examples of Inappropriate ● Male students must be clean shaven. sweatshirts - NOT permitted on Sideburns are appropriate if they do campus: Those that display logos not extend below the ear. that promote drugs (i.e. cookie ● Casual jeans, long pants or regular brand), alcohol or any explicit

shorts that are in good repair, messages. hemmed, fit at the waist (not at the ● Jewelry must be appropriate, hips and not showing underwear), non-excessive. Jewelry should not and neither too baggy nor too snug blatantly or subtly promote are allowed. PE/gym shorts, unhealthy or negative attitudes, sweatpants and “exercise attire” are practices, or lifestyles not allowed. This includes but not ● Moderate hairstyles and natural limited to warm up suits and yoga colors are acceptable. Not pants. acceptable: no mohawks or ● Skirts and dresses that, in length, do shaved messages etc. not exceed three (3) inches from the top of the knee and without slits are allowed. Shorts must be in-length no higher than mid-thigh. These should not be excessively form fitting, again keeping in mind the dignity of the person. ● SVdPHS short or long-sleeved polo shirts are the only permissible shirts and must be worn at all times. These shirts must be purchased from the St. Vincent de Paul online store. You may purchase these shirts online 47

Liturgy Day Attire Special Notes Friday (Spirit Days) - All Fridays (with the Liturgy days and special events require a more formal manner of attire than regular exception of Formal/Mass days or school days. On such days, students will be designated dress days), students can wear expected to come to school dressed in SVdPHS t-shirts in lieu of their polos. Students clothing similar to business or professional who do not wish to wear school affiliated dress and remain dressed properly for the t-shirts are expected to wear their polos. If day. Modesty should prevail and students a student is not in the designated “spirit should make the distinction between theme” for spirit days, the attire will follow dressing up for church and dressing up for the usual dress code. a date or going out to dinner. Failure to Fridays (Seniors) - Second semester of the adhere to Liturgy attire standards will result in a detention. However, a student may school year, Seniors can wear college shirts be allowed to correct their dress if and sweatshirts. possible. Designated Free Dress Days: Free Dress Female Days will be awarded to students based on Females must wear a dress or combination positive acts of kindness, charity, and of skirt or dress slacks with appropriate volunteerism on campus. Students can be blouse and/or sweater. The same dress awarded a free dress pass by a member of code standards for blouses, dresses, skirts, the faculty, staff, and administration a and pants as established in the previous maximum of three times a semester. sections shall apply. Closed-toe dress shoes are required; flats and modest heels Dress Code Violations (3 inches maximum) are permitted. When a student is made aware that he or Sandals, casual boots (including Ugg’s), she is in violation of dress or appearance and athletic shoes are not allowed. codes, the student will be required to correct the violation before being allowed Male to return to class, which may necessitate a Males must wear a call home. Students referred to the front buttoned-down-the-front, collared dress office for violating the dress codes will incur shirt, buttoned and tucked in, with the following consequences: appropriately worn tie, appropriate trousers (no jeans) with belt, and dress ● First offenses will result in a detention on shoes (no athletic shoes). the day of the infraction or serve a lunch time detention Game Day Attire ● All subsequent violations will result in Members of athletic teams are permitted after-school detentions on the day of the infraction. See Detention for further attire approved by the Athletic

Department. Student-athletes can wear information. their individual team warmup jacket and A student who wears a clothing item polo (team or uniform polo). All other which is in disrepair will be considered out criteria of the dress code apply, e.g., of dress code and will be given a warning basketball players may not wear to have the item cleaned or repaired. basketball shorts, track athletes may not Disrepair includes any writing on clothing wear sweatpants, etc. items. If the student does not comply, they will be required to purchase a new item.

Students who are out of uniform or on Spirit Days who choose to wear a t-shirt, sweat hood, socks or carry a backpack with any drug paraphernalia, alcohol, racial or sexual reference will be required to immediately change out of the clothing item and the parent/guardian will be called. Any student who wears a sweat hood or carries a backpack with an insignia or brand such as but not limited to “Cookies” will be given a detention and the item confiscated.

If students need to change in or out of their free dress or team uniform, only restrooms or locker rooms should be used. At no time may a student disrobe anywhere but these locations.

Dances violation will result in the student being banned from any dances Smoking, drinking, drug use, vaping, and during that school year. Cards may inappropriate dance behavior, or be held into the next school year if inappropriate dress is not permitted. If a the dance is held at the end of the student is found to be under the influence year. of drugs or alcohol, the procedures listed under the school’s Substance Abuse Policy will be followed. Any other inappropriate Guest Policy behavior will result in the confiscation of the student’s I.D. card. The I.D. card will be ● Guests must be currently enrolled in a held for six school weeks. high school with a current student ID. ● A guest pass request form must be School Policies for Dances on file with the Campus Supervisor. The school will enforce the following ● Guest must show a current picture ID. policies at all of the open dances: ● Guest must enter with their host ● Dances are 7:00 -10:00 P.M., no student. entrance after 8:00 P.M., no dismissal ● The SVdPHS Student is responsible for before 9:30 P.M. the actions of their guest. ● Cost is $10.00 and each student may only buy one wristband. Dance Dress Code ● No admittance without a current Open Dances - Students wearing the Student Body Card. following will not be admitted to dances: ● Students may not arrive or depart in rented vehicles, limousines, buses, or ● Skirts, dresses, rompers, or shorts that RVs. are too short. The length must be no ● Students remaining 45 minutes after more than three (3) inches above the end of the dance may be sent the knees. Note: Leggings do not home by taxi at the family’s expense. change the length rule. ● Bags or purses may be inspected at ● Tops that expose the stomach, back the door. There will be a coat check. or chest: strapless or tube tops, halter tops, tops that begin below the ● Testing for controlled substance use shoulder blades, tops that plunge may be administered randomly. too deeply, tops with straps less than ● School or law enforcement may use one (1) inch wide. the services of security dogs and/or ● Clothing with references to alcohol, breathalyzers randomly to detect sex, drugs, racist or sexist sayings. drugs, alcohol, or contraband items. ● Clothing that sags, bags, or is low-cut ● Student Body Cards will be that exposes undergarments or confiscated for inappropriate excessive skin. behavior or dress. Cards will be held ● Clothing that is excessively tight; for six weeks or through the next ruched dresses, or spandex. scheduled dance, whichever comes ● first. Students will not be allowed to Hand-decorated clothing (tops with attend any dances during these six slogans/sayings painted or printed weeks or the next scheduled dance, onto a shirt.) whichever comes first. A second 50

● Glow, strobe, flashing, or light ● Possession or use of alcohol, drugs, or accessories of any kind. other contraband. ● Removal of clothing revealing any of ● Moshing, crowd-surfing, front-to-back the above. dancing, twerking, grinding, ● Clothing containing objectionable sandwiching, freaking, break or references, symbols, words, circle dancing or other types of advertising, or propaganda that is dancing that are lewd or potentially against the philosophy of St. Vincent dangerous; dancing must be is not permitted at any time. consistent with safe and appropriate practices. Homecoming and Proms Appropriate behavior is determined by ● Females should wear semi-formal school staff. wear to Homecoming and formal wear to Junior Prom and Senior Ball. ● Dresses must be no more than three (3) inches above the knees. ● Girls may wear a strapless dress; however, no skin may be exposed on the stomach, back or chest. ● Males should wear semi-formal wear to Homecoming and formal wear to Junior Prom and Senior Ball ● Male semi-formal attire consists of dress shirts, dress pants or Docker-style pants. ● Male formal attire consists of a tuxedo or a suit and tie. ● All other rules as stated under open dance dress code will be enforced.

Appropriate dress is determined by school staff.

Inappropriate Behavior Students exhibiting the following will have their student body card taken and held for six weeks and will face disciplinary action:

● Straddling or wrapping legs around another person. ● Inappropriate physical contact, lap dancing. ● Lying or sitting on tables or floor. ● Removal of clothing revealing a dress code violation.

Step One In the event that the situation Dispute/Conflict Resolution cannot be resolved to the mutual Process satisfaction of either party through open and honest discussion, the dispute shall be When conflict between school authority presented within ten (10) calendar days of and an individual student and their family the incident that caused the dispute to occurs, it is important that the following the person most directly responsible for the process be adhered to so that the rights of matter involved in the dispute. For all are ensured. All parties involved in a example, a parent complaint regarding a dispute are expected to manifest good teacher’s homework policy should be faith in their efforts to resolve disputes by taken directly by the parent to the maintaining an atmosphere of mutual teacher for resolution. understanding, confidentiality, and Step Two Disputes concerning school Christian charity. Every effort should be made between differing parties, through policy or unresolved disputes concerning open and honest discussion at the onset, school personnel shall be referred within to resolve the dispute. In each case the ten (10) calendar days of the incident that parties need to meet to provide the caused the dispute, or within ten (10) opportunity to state the issue(s) clearly calendar days of the presentation and begin work on solutions. The parties described in Step One above to the are empowered by their participation in employees immediate supervisor for his or the process to affect the outcome. In their review and decision. If the dispute is every case, the parties should attempt to concerning an employee, the supervisor resolve their differences at the level at shall advise the employee of the nature of which the dispute has taken place and the complaint. The employee shall be before entering this process. For example, given ample opportunity for explanation, a dispute with a teacher must involve an comment, and presentation of facts as attempt to resolve the difference with the the employee sees them. The supervisor teacher before beginning this process, shall conclude his/their review of the and before contacting the Dean of dispute and render his/their decision within Faculty and Academics and then the ten (10) calendar days of the referral Principal. An attempt should be made by described in this Step. the parties involved, i.e., student/teacher, Step Three If the dispute cannot be student/coach, or student/administrator to resolved in Step Two, the complaining solve differences of opinion or conflict at party within ten (10) calendar days of the that level. Appeals to higher authorities will supervisor’s decision in Step Two may not be considered until this attempt at present the dispute to the principal for resolution has been completed. Appeals their review and decision. The principal occur in the following order: shall conclude his or their review of the ● Teacher/Coach dispute and render his decision within ten (10) calendar days of the referral to him or ● Department Chair/Director of their described in this Step. Athletic ● Dean of Faculty and Academics Step Four If the dispute cannot be ● Principal resolved in Step Three, the complaining party within ten (10) calendar days of the ● President (The final appeal at the Principals decision in Step Three may school level is the President/Pastor.) present the dispute to the president/pastor for his or their review and decision. The 52 president/pastor shall conclude his or their review of the dispute and render his decision within ten (10) calendar days of the referral to him or their described in this Step.

General Student Information these tables if they have any type of food that contains nuts or may have been prepared with nut oils. STUDENTS WITH Accidents All accidents must be reported to the ALLERGIES, please inform the Front Office office of the Campus Supervisor. Failure to Manager and Dean of Counseling to list in do so will result in severe disciplinary the students profile all allergies. action. Assembly Information Attendance at all assemblies and liturgies Age of Majority is mandatory for all students. The following Students eighteen (18) years of age and above must attend all assigned classes, are some specific points about assembly homerooms, assemblies, and follow all courtesy. Assemblies may be held at the school rules. Reaching the age of majority end of an early dismissal day and does not imply any specific rights, attendance is required. Please check the including the right to sign notes or call in school calendar to prevent any absences. If a student is eighteen (18) or appointment conflicts with a scheduled older and chooses not to follow the rules, assembly. regulations, and/or policies of the school ● Courtesy means listening attentively. they will be subject to disciplinary action. No student should talk when another is speaking. Allergies ● Homework should not be done Numerous students on campus have life during an assembly, nor should a threatening allergies to various foods (nuts, student read during a presentation. milk, shellfish, gluten), latex, plastic, nickel, ● and many other items. SVdPHS is not an Students will not bring food, drink, or allergen free environment and cannot phones to an assembly or liturgy. meet all requests for accommodations. ● Students should not call attention to SVdPHS does not provide a school nurse. themselves by arriving late or leaving High school students and their parents are early. expected to be proactive about students’ ● Applause is appropriate behavior at consumption of any food that is not informational, spirit, and recreational prepared at home and brought to assemblies. Cheering at spirit campus for their student. All students assemblies is appropriate conduct. should be treated with respect concerning their medical condition and ● Appropriate behavior is determined should not be subject to any criticism or by supervising staff. recrimination. No food should be dispersed to another student without their Anonymous AlertsⓇ knowledge of how it was prepared (i.e. in St. Vincent is committed to the support of a nut free environment or cooked in our students’ well-being and personal certain oils, etc.) Latex balloons are not safety. With that in mind, we have allowed on campus without special adopted technology to allow students to permission from the administration, due to reach out in a safe and secure manner. possible severe allergic reactions. If your One of the biggest obstacles to aiding a student needs additional resources, student in crisis or stopping an event is the contact the Campus Supervisor. Special student’s reluctance to report it. Any tables have been dedicated for students person can choose to submit a form with with nut allergies. Students may not eat at their contact information or anonymously. 54

The person retains control as it is entirely up other designated events without teacher to their how much information they wish to or administrator permission. divulge. While a student can leave a message or report at any time, concerns All device use is strictly prohibited in the and events will only be responded to case of an evacuation, shelter-in-place, or during regular school business hours, lockdown without express permission of Monday-Friday. Life-threatening events the administration. Phones found to be should be immediately reported to 9-1-1 accessible during testing will result in and parents. academic dishonesty discipline. Only with the approval of a teacher may a student use their cell phone for research in a class. Bicycles, skateboards, roller Cell phones may be confiscated and blades, scooters, etc. given to the Campus Supervisor at the Bicyclists should always use pre-approved request of a teacher, staff, and bike lanes and wear bike safety helmets as administrator. If a student has their cell prescribed by law. All bicycles should be phone confiscated for a third time the parked in the racks provided and must be student will risk the loss of privilege for the locked at all times. Skateboards and remainder of the year. rollerblades, razors, etc. are prohibited on campus. Cell phones are not to be out in the classroom or the hallways. They may be used outside of the school buildings. Blankets Blankets are not allowed on campus or in Classrooms/Staff Offices the classroom with the exception of Classroom use must be approved by the specific school sponsored events. administration. Students may not use classrooms or staff offices without an adult Cameras chaperon. Surveillance cameras are placed in public locations, such as school entrances, exits, Concussion Policy lobby areas, hallways, parking lots or Students who suffer from a concussion will gathering spaces. All video recordings are follow strict protocols, as outlined in the the sole property of SVdPHS. SVdPHS Concussion Policy (see Athletics Section). Students who are under CCP Cell phones and personal guidelines may have their co-curriculars electronic devices limited until such time as they are cleared to fully resume school participation. Students may use their cell phones or personal electronic devices on campus. Students using their own computers must Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures abide by the acceptable use policy. Students are to be dropped off and Unless instructed by the teacher for picked up only at the front of the school in educational purposes, students may not the designated area. Any student being use their phones in the classroom, in the dropped off or picked up in a hallways, at assemblies, masses, liturgies non-designated area will be issued a (phones are not to be taken to assemblies, warning and then subject to disciplinary mass or other gathering events; they actions. should be locked in student’s locker) or

moderator(s) will notify the student of the Dropping off or Sending of Non-School dress code for the trip. Other teachers will Related Items to Students** be given notice of students attending the The office cannot accept items such as, trip; teachers have the option to request but not limited to, balloons, flowers, gifts, that a student remain in school. Parent etc. to be given to a student. Delivery of chaperones and drivers must follow the these items will be denied and returned to transportation and parent volunteer sender via the process these were fingerprint policies. delivered.

**For the 20-21 School Year, due to COVID19 Food or Drink Health & Safety protocols - NO FOOD OR ANY Students may eat only in specific OTHER ITEMS will be accepted during the designated areas of campus. Food or school day. drink may not be taken into classrooms, hallways, foyers, the Library, Fine Arts Early Dismissal Building, or gymnasium. Students caught Students who wish to leave campus early eating in these areas are subject to must apply for and be granted an early discipline. dismissal pass. These passes are only issued for students who have a designated last **For the 20-21 School Year, due to COVID19 Health & Safety protocols – there will be block of the day free. Students leaving designated lunch areas and times. campus without an early dismissal pass or signing out are subject to suspension. Garden The St. Vincent Garden is a place of Electronic Communications sanctuary and reflection. Students wishing Students will be assigned a school to use the garden must be supervised at provided Google account and required to all times. The fruits and vegetables being use this email account when contacting grown there are for consumption in a local any school faculty, staff, and food pantry, and not for personal administration. St. Vincent email accounts consumption. Taking, eating, or throwing only allow emails to/from the domain the fruits and vegetables will result in (svhs-pet.org), .EDU sites and other school disciplinary action. related whitelisted domains. St. Vincent issued emails are for school purposes only and are the property of St. Vincent de Gym/Strength Center Paul High School. Any student wishing to use the gym or Strength Center, regardless of time or Correspondence with colleges and purpose, must have the permission of, and parents should not be conducted through be supervised by, a faculty member or school email. Students are encouraged to designated authority. set up a personal email address for college communication. Health and Medications The physical well-being and safety of the Field Trips and Other School Sponsored students is necessary for efficient and Events off Campus satisfactory performance of school duties. Parent-approved field trip permission slips SVdPHS does not provide a school nurse, must be returned to the moderator of the parents and students must bear the trip at least 72 hours prior to the trip. When responsibility for contacting the school a field trip has been planned, the with any health-related concerns. Parents

56 of affected students are encouraged to substances, with parent inform the Dean of their student’s authorization. confidential medical condition to best ● Students may not share their meet the needs of their child. medications with other students at any time or disciplinary action may Students who use their electronic devices occur. to notify parents to pick them up because they are ill must report first to the main ● Medical release forms are available office so that St. Vincent de Paul personnel to parents to allow a school official, can assist them. It is imperative that in case of emergency, to permit students follow this procedure for their medical treatment for a student safety and welfare. when parents cannot be contacted. It is important for parents to ● Immunization forms must be complete and return the forms by completed and on file or students the first day of school and to inform will be denied admission to SVdPHS. the school of changes during the school year. If a student needs ● Any student who has a severe immediate medical attention, an allergic reaction or medical ambulance will be called. The school condition of any kind, who may will not be responsible for the fees have to take prescription medicine involved in ambulance transport. during the school day or during a ● school-related event, is required to Any student with hearing or sight complete the medical and parent problems or any other physical authorization form and return it to condition that may affect their the Dean. The student and their learning process should inform their family are responsible for providing counselor. Teachers will be advised the proper medicine from their to adjust in classroom seating. doctor with clear, written ● Any student with a physical condition instructions for administering. that would prevent them from SVdPHS is not an allergen free participating in physical education environment and cannot meet all classes should provide a physician’s requests for accommodations. written statement to the P.E. Department Chair. SVdPHS does not provide a school nurse. ● Students who participate in field trips, ● Students with severe allergies, or retreats or overnight events should other types of conditions that require assure that their leader has received the use of immediate medication a copy of their medical form and such as an EpiPen, Glucagon shot, or that they supply any prescription an inhaler, may carry these on or off medication needed during the campus. It is strongly recommended event. Students may not carry that students needing these types of prescription medications at off medication have back up campus events (exception, inhalers, medications in the main office. glucagon shot, EpiPens.) ● Contagious or Infectious Diseases – ● Students may not carry any medications on campus with the Students whose absence from school exception of personal use (3 or 4 pills) is due to a contagious disease (i.e. amounts of aspirin or aspirin type chicken pox, pink eye, mononucleosis, strep throat, hepatitis, or any other possible 57

contagious disease) will be asked to present a doctor’s note before being Legal Custody Issues allowed to return to school. SVdPHS abides by the provisions of the Buckley Amendment with respect to the ● Any student who has lice must stay rights of noncustodial parents. In the home until they have completed at absence of a court order to the contrary, least the initial removal treatment. SVdPHS will provide a non-custodial ● AIDS/HIV Students do not pose a parent with access to academic records health risk to other students or staff in and other school information regarding the classroom setting or involvement his/their child. If there is a court order in co-curricular activities. Affected specifying that there is to be no students shall be allowed to attend information given, it is the custodial classes and participate in activities parent’s responsibility to provide the without restrictions as long as they school with a court-certified copy. Never are physically able, and do not have married parents should also have custody compounded infectious diseases documents on file as needed. This related to AIDS/HIV. School information will help school officials in personnel have been trained in determining when, if ever, the child or their blood borne pathogen response. records may be released to the non-custodial parent. Homework Homework is an integral part of the Lockers educational process to assist students in **For the 20-21 School Year, due to COVID19 Health & Safety Protocols – lockers will not be getting the most out of their high school accessible to students. experience. Homework is considered an individual activity to be completed During the regular learning schedule: Each outside the general school day. All student is provided with a locker. Students homework is to be completed according may not trade lockers without clearance of to the specifications of the instructor. the Registrar’s office. Lockers must be kept locked at all times. Students may not use ID Cards tape on or write on their lockers. Magnets Student Body Cards are issued to all may be used on the inside only. The school SVdPHS students. The card must be carried takes no responsibility for lost or stolen at all times during school hours, at all articles. There will be a $75 minimum Catholic high school functions, and shown and surrendered upon request by charge each semester for any damage to authorized Catholic School personnel. the locker or if the locker is not cleared at Parents may not drop off cards to avoid the end of the school year. A student detention. The first replacement card is should never give out their locker available for $10.00 from the school office. combination. Detention will be issued to The second replacement card will be students who violate the locker policy. $50.00. The ID card may be taken from the Students must clean out their lockers by the student for violation of school policies and last day of school. All items left after the last may be held for six school weeks. day will be donated or thrown away. Electronic versions of both sides of the ID card will be accepted.

Lost and Found those involved. The school will continue to Students should put their names on their assist the student through graduation, books, clothes, or any other valuable items. including the ceremony and other related SVdPHS is not responsible for lost items. activities. However, if attendance in the classroom is judged not to be in the best Each day items that have been misplaced interest of the student or the school will be taken to the Student Activities community, other arrangements will be Office. At the end of each week, items that made. Counseling will be required of the have not been claimed will be donated. student involved. Any student who publicizes and advocates an abortion, Parking either planned or already obtained, will Parking at SVdPHS is a privilege. A parking be asked to leave the school. This policy contract/registration form is available pertains to any student spreading rumors online to students who have a valid about an alleged pregnancy or abortion. license that is, or will be, valid on the first day of school. The parking pass may be Protests picked up on the designated day from the Protests are not allowed; however, Campus Supervisor or their designee(s). students are encouraged to speak and Parking fees are as follows for 2019-20 work with administration about any concerns. Photos – Students Use of Student’s photo and name (See Searches Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, The school administration has the right to And Indemnity Agreement.) conduct a search of a student and the physical plant and grounds of the school, Physical Displays of Affection without notice when the general good of Because physical displays of affection are the student and/or school community is in exclusive behavior, they can detract from question and/or at the discretion of the St. Vincent de Paul spirit. Therefore, it is Administration. This includes lockers, inappropriate for students to engage in backpacks, cellular telephones, and public, exclusive physical displays of technology devices and automobiles on affection on school grounds at any time. or at off-campus events. A student search This includes, but is not limited to, occurs with a same sex supervisor and a prolonged holding, kissing, and caressing. same sex witness.

Pregnancy Policy Senior Privileges Human life at all stages, including the Senior privileges are just that – a privilege. pre-born child, is a sacred gift from God, There is no expectation that students who and an abortion is never an alternative at receive discipline for serious events are any stage of pregnancy. Students who entitled to any senior privilege. Any or all become pregnant deserve and need the senior privileges may be removed from full support of the administration, teachers, individuals or groups at the discretion of and other students. Therefore, ordinarily, the Dean or Principal. Privileges available the expectant student will be allowed to to students in good standing include: remain in school. This is not to condone ● Daily College shirts and sweatshirts unwed pregnancy but rather to protect can be worn on Fridays the second the sacred gift of life of the unborn child semester. and to extend love and compassion to 59

● Full free dress begins 5/1/20. wait quietly. Students who leave the area ● Choosing and playing approved are subject to detention. music using the system in Courtyard Visiting the Campuses of Other Schools on Fridays. Students may not loiter on or around the ● Sitting at designated tables for campuses of other schools, public or “seniors only.” private, while they are in session. SVdPHS students guilty of unauthorized visitations ● Senior Parking Painting to other schools, at any time, shall be suspended. SVdPHS students guilty of Smoking/Vaping vandalism to the property of another It is the policy of the Diocese of Santa school are responsible for all damages Rosa’s Catholic School Department that and are subject to expulsion. smoking/vaping will not be allowed at any school function or anywhere on school Closed Campus premises. A student found smoking/vaping St. Vincent de Paul is a closed campus, will be suspended. students are not allowed to leave campus from the start to the end of the school day. Student Property Students are not allowed to leave campus Students are solely responsible for their for lunch and are not allowed to have own personal property; this includes visitors on campus without the approval of students’ vehicles. The school accepts no an administrator. responsibility for non-school owned items. Visitors Supervision of Students on Campus Upon arriving, visitors should report to the School office hours are 7:00 A.M.–4:30 P.M. office; visitors are required to sign in and The campus is opened at 7:30 A.M with a will receive a visitor’s pass. member of the maintenance staff and a school administrator on campus. SVdPHS Visitors (Students) does not provide organized supervision Students who wish to visit SVdPHS during before or after school, with the exception school hours must have clearance by of school organized activities. When Admissions, Administration or Guidance. classes are in session, faculty and staff are The parent’s written consent must contain assigned to supervise students at lunch. the following information: Students who are not part of an after-school activity or event, must leave ● Parent name. campus by 4:30 P.M. ● Phone number. ● Name of current school. When a student reports to their first class of ● Emergency contact. the day, this is the school’s first official notice that the student is on campus. If a Consent from the student’s current school student arrives before classes begin, they is sufficient if the student is from a feeder are not required to remain on campus. school. Students who have previously attended SVdPHS and are enrolled in a Teacher Late to Class different high school may not be on If a teacher does not arrive to class within campus during school hours without five minutes after the start of class, a single clearance from the Campus Supervisor’ student should notify the main office. In office. A St. Vincent alumna may visit the meantime, the rest of the class must 60 campus during school hours; alumna must participants are responsible for their own sign in and receive a visitor pass. transportation, the policy does not apply.

SVdPHS requires any students traveling for Yearbook Picture – Seniors school purposes to be transported by an The student is required to be in a drape or adult over the age of 25. graduation gown for their senior portrait that is placed in the yearbook. The All drivers must comply with the picture used for the senior portrait will be requirements listed below: used for the graduation ceremony. Failure to take a senior portrait will result in the ● Drivers must be 25 years of age or SVdPHS crest being used for the picture older. during all graduation events. Seniors are ● Drivers must have Volunteer also required to obtain a picture for the Fingerprint Clearance on file at mandatory student ID card. SVdPHS. ● Drivers must have a signed Yearbook Picture – Junior, Sophomore, “Volunteers Code of Conduct” on Freshman file with SVdPHS. All students are required to take a ● Drivers must have a signed “Driver yearbook and student ID card picture. Information Form” and a copy of Purchase of pictures is optional. Students proof of insurance on file with must take pictures on the designated SVdPHS. picture day. Only students who were off ● Drivers must have a good driving campus on the scheduled day will be history and must provide SVdPHS with allowed retakes. No other retakes are a copy of a valid, unrestricted allowed. driver’s license. Drivers may be subject to a Motor Vehicle Records check. Parent/Guardian Information ● The vehicle must have a valid and current registration and license Emergency Procedures plates. In case of an emergency, information ● The vehicle must be insured for regarding parent responsibilities during an $100,000 per person/$300,000 per on-campus event can be found on the accident limit of liability for bodily SVdPHS website. injury; $50,000 for property damage; $5,000 per person medical; and Parents and Rallies $100,000 uninsured motorist While we encourage parents to insurance. participate in their student’s life at SVdPHS, ● The vehicle must be equipped with we cannot have parents attend the rallies working seat belts for the driver and without informing the front office and the every passenger transported. The Campus Supervisor. driver and passenger(s) must use seat belts properly. Transportation Policy ● No more than nine persons, including This policy applies only in cases where the the driver, may be transported in a school organizes transportation. If private vehicle.

● The driver shall observe all state insurance. This “school-time accident” driving regulations. insurance is designed to cover some, but ● Drivers shall follow route directions, not all, of the possible costs. Any injury caravan, or other directions issued by incurred during the time of the coach, teacher, or adult in school-supervised activities must be charge of the group. reported to the office immediately; accident claim forms must be filed ● The driver, or a passenger in the properly. The cost of insurance is vehicle, is encouraged to carry a cell incorporated into the activity fee, which is phone and the phone number of the part of tuition. school in case of an emergency. ● SVdPHS assumes no liability for Student Photo and Name Use Policy accidents which cause bodily injury SVdPHS produces and distributes a or property damage, and which number of publications and electronic result from the use of any privately communications using photos or names of owned vehicle as described herein. students or other members of the SVdPHS ● Because SVdPHS is a commuter community. These include, but are not school drawing student from a large limited to the following: geographic area, and because ● Student Publications/Presentations: parents’ work hours may prohibit Produced by students for the them from driving, it may be enjoyment of students and their necessary for students to drive other families, including the Yearbook, the students to and from school. Be student Newspaper (The Onlooker), advised that SVdPHS assumes no slideshows and videos. responsibility for any of the “car-pooling” arrangements and will ● School Advancement Publications: not monitor nor supervise any such Publications mailed or otherwise arrangements. All “car-pooling” distributed to households of current arrangements are entered into at and past parents, alumni, and friends the driver’s and passenger’s own risk of St. Vincent de Paul, solicitation and SVdPHS assumes no liability for materials for the St. Vincent de Paul any and all claims arising out of Annual Fund and other “car-pooling” arrangements. advancement programs, fundraising and activity invitations, programs The school reserves the right to prohibit and informational flyers. any student from driving and/or parking if ● Publications developed for the either privilege is abused. All drivers are Marketing and Enrollment Office, asked to observe the rules of careful including a “viewbook,” posters, driving, particularly when leaving and videos, and advertisements to inform entering the school grounds, and when prospective students and their driving near the neighboring elementary families about St. Vincent de Paul. schools. ● Other Materials. SVdPHS participates in the student ○ Athletic or Academic team insurance program of the Diocese of programs/posters, Arts Santa Rosa. If a student gets hurt during programs/posters, photo school activities, the school provides enlargements to display on insurance to help with the cost of medical campus. treatment not covered by personal 62

○ Website, Email and Social Media: possibility of unforeseen hazards and know The school website, Principal’s the inherent possibility of risk. I believe that Newsletter and other email the subject of this release is physically and communications, and social mentally capable of taking reasonable networking sites (i.e. Facebook, precautions to protect their own safety Instagram, Twitter, etc.) are main and has the maturity and judgment not to sources of information for put themselves or others in dangerous members of the St. Vincent situations. I agree to not hold the Catholic community. Diocese of Santa Rosa, SVdPHS, its leaders, employees, or volunteer staff liable for ○ Based on current use of social damages, losses, diseases, or injuries media, we cannot guarantee a incurred by the subject. specific student’s image will not appear in group or background pictures. If requested, we will not Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, identify the student by name. And Indemnity Agreement In consideration for being permitted to SVdPHS reserves the right to include in its participate in SVdPHS activities, to use the print or digital publications and materials equipment provided, and to enter the photographs with or without identification premises and facilities of SVdPHS and the of students, alumni, and other members of Diocese of Santa Rosa, for any purpose the school community unless specifically including observation of and participation requested not to do so by any individual in activities, we as parents or guardians, (or parent/guardian, in case of a minor) in for him or themselves and any successors email to the Campus Supervisor. in interest, and on behalf of the minor child, agree as follows:

Parent Release To release, waive, discharge, and promise not to sue the Roman Catholic Bishop of I give my permission for the above-named Santa Rosa, a Corporation Sole and student to participate in high school sports SVdPHS, its affiliated entities, employees, and academic teams, realizing that such agents, and volunteers (the “Diocese”) activities involve the potential for injury. I from all liability for any loss or damage, acknowledge that even with the best and any claim or demands therefore on coaching, use of the most advanced account of injury of any kind including equipment and strict observance of rules, serious or mortal injury to the body, injury injuries are still a possibility. On rare to psyche, or injury to property of the occasion these injuries can be severe and minor child, parent, or guardian, whether result in total disability, paralysis, or even caused by negligence or other conduct death. I hereby acknowledge that SVdPHS by the Diocese while the minor child, has a School Time Accident Plan. I parent, or guardian is participating in acknowledge that I have primary medical SVdPHS activities or in, upon, or about the insurance on the above student with premises of the Diocese or any of its medical benefits. I am aware that high facilities or equipment. school sporting and academic team events will require off campus travel and I To indemnify and hold harmless the hereby give my permission for my student Diocese from any loss, liability, damage, or to travel to all off campus meets and cost it may incur due to the presence of practices, either by bus or any approved the minor child, parent, or guardian in, means of transportation. I understand the upon, or about the premises of the

Diocese, its facilities or equipment, or while Student workers and volunteers: participating in any SVdPHS activities whether caused by the negligence of the • Are required to observe all rules and Diocese or otherwise. regulations established by their school and by the school or agency they are serving That they have read this consent form and agreement and voluntarily signs the • May not associate with or be present Student Parent Handbook Statement form, with children or youth or be party to and that no oral representations, activities that violate civil law and/or statements, or inducements apart from school rules the contents of this consent form and • Are to exercise caution in all interactions agreement have been made. with children or youth, including verbal, written, and electronic communications Student Overnight Trips and Retreats Sponsored by SVdPHS • Games or sports with children or youth The purpose of a student trip is to should be engaged in only in the encourage the cultural and social growth presence of adults who are actively of the student through new experiences supervising the activity while providing close supervision and • Are not to be alone in a room without support for the student by SVdPHS staff. supervising adults The teacher chaperon may accept deposits only from students who are up to • Are not to discuss topics or use date in tuition payments to the school. vocabulary with children or youth that Students usually eligible to travel with could not be comfortably used in the school-sponsored trips are those who pay presence of parents/guardians or the tuition without assistance from the school. school Principal/administration Students must have tuition paid to date to join the student travel group. The • Are not to give gifts or mementos to chaperon will check with the Student individual children or youth unless this is Billing Office for this information. The one authorized by the Principal/administration exception to this rule concerns overnight retreats. The student must have a proven • Must respect the physical boundaries of record of excellent citizenship. One or children and youth; children and youth more letters of recommendation may be must never be touched punitively, nor required. Student applicants who do not should they be touched in any way that attend SVdPHS may be included on the could be construed as inappropriately trip with approval of the administration. affectionate. Parents are also welcome. Parent chaperones and drivers must follow the Use of School Name, Logo, or transportation and fingerprint policy. Seal SVdPHS will not be held liable when students are on a trip under private travel The use of the SVdPHS logo or seal on enterprises. documents or items other than official school materials is forbidden unless approval is granted in writing by the Principal of SVdPHS.

Department of Athletics may even have stricter guidelines. Information regarding these regulations St. Vincent Athletics is committed to the can be found at total education of our students by http://www.cifncs.org/landing/index. providing a comprehensive, fair, and equitable program for the school Scholastic Eligibility community in a caring, supportive Good academic standing is required for environment. The athletic program strives membership on a team. Scholastic to enrich the mental, physical, and eligibility standards will be enforced per moral development of all students by CIF North Coast Section. All students integrating athletics in the school’s entering SVdPHS from eighth grade will education program. The athletic be automatically be placed on program strives for excellence with these probationary status in their first enrolled primary goals as our focus. semester to ensure compliance with Championships, individual recognition, Bylaw 205.A. Reports cards will be and the ability to compete are desirable checked prior to the start of the season outgrowths of an educationally sound and at each quarter grading period. sports program but are secondary to the Students are considered ineligible if the primary objectives of the athletic following standards are not met: program. SVdPHS does not recruit students for its athletic program, nor ● A minimum grade point average of does it offer athletic scholarships to 2.0 on the most recent report card students. All athletes will adhere to the ● No F’s general attendance, conduct, academic standards, and Student ● No more than one D Service hour requirements to remain in ● Fulfill Student Service hour good standing for their specific team. requirements ● Positive behavioral standing Athletic Opportunities SVdPHS is a member of the California A student can become eligible if the Interscholastic Federation (CIF), The above standards are met on the date of North Coast Section and the NBL the next quarter report card. (2020-21). SVdPHS fields the following Academic/Athletic Probation (as noted teams: in the Athletic Clearance Packet 2020-2021): Fall Cross-Country, Volleyball, Football, Men’s Soccer, Women’s To be eligible for co-curricular activities Soccer, Cheerleading (athletics, debate, drama, leadership, etc.), the students must maintain a GPA Winter Men and Women’s of 2.00 at each quarter or be subject to Basketball, Cheerleading probation ineligibility. After development reports are issued, the Spring Softball, Baseball, Dean of Academics will check grades Swimming, Track and Field, Men and with the online grading system. Should Women’s Golf, Men and Women’s an “F” be recorded for any class on the Tennis. development report, the student will be required to attend mandatory office Eligibility Rules and Regulations hours (MOH). Until the F is removed, the SVdPHS follows the eligibility rules and student is ineligible to participate in regulations established by the CIF and the North Coast Section and at times 65 practices or games until the F has been ● Review scholastic eligibility raised to a D or higher. standards

Any student who receives one “F” may ● Conflict resolution protocol be subject to Academic/Athletic probation as determined by the Dean of ● Distribute parent permission slips Academics. Any Student who has a with season schedule to cover all GPA below a 2.00 will be subject to scheduled events Academic/Athletic probation. Sportsmanship – Negative Athletics Eligibility Committee Commentary An eligibility committee comprised of, SVdPHS discourages and prohibits but not limited to the Director of negative commentary toward officials Athletics, the appropriate Academic and/or opponents. Disciplinary action Advisor, and Dean of Academics may will be taken if student-athletes or family review cases in which a student meets members are found to be in violation of the minimum academic eligibility this policy. requirements set forth by the CIF North Coast Section, but fails to meet more CIF North Coast Section stringent SVdPHS requirements. Sportsmanship Resolution – Code of Reinstatement of a student’s athletic Ethics academic eligibility may occur should It is the duty of all concerned with high the committee agree that a school athletics: circumstance or circumstances beyond the control of the student significantly ● To emphasize the proper ideals of contributed to the failure of the student sportsmanship, ethical conduct, to meet the St. Vincent de Paul and fair play. standard(s). In such a case, the ● To eliminate all possibilities which committee may impose conditions to tend to destroy the best values of the reinstatement of the the game. student-athlete’s eligibility. ● To stress the values derived from playing the game fairly. Pre-season Student and Parent ● To show cordial courtesy to visiting Meetings teams and officials. SVdPHS requires that all athletic programs ● To establish a happy relationship hold a mandatory student and parent between visitors and hosts. meeting after the team has been selected and prior to the first scheduled contest. ● To respect the integrity and The Head Coach with the assistance of an judgment of sports officials. athletic department administrator, is ● To achieve a thorough required to review with students and understanding and acceptance of parents the following information: rules of the game and the standards of eligibility. ● Clearly state both the mission and ● To encourage leadership, use of philosophy of the St. Vincent de initiative, and good judgment by Paul Athletic Department the player on a team. ● Team expectations and policies ● To recognize that the purpose of athletics is to promote the physical, 66

mental, moral, social, and completed St. Vincent physical emotional well-being of the form and is a member in “Good individual players. Standing” on one of the school teams (Varsity, JV, Frosh Level) will ● To remember that an athletic be in Contract P.E. contest is only a game – not a ● matter of life and death for the Students will submit grades to the player, coach, school, officials, fan, Director of Athletics before the end community, state, or nation. of each quarter. Attendance is required and can affect the grade. Commitment of Athletes ● A student is excused from All student athletes at SVdPHS are attending the regularly scheduled expected to uphold the highest P.E. class while on Contract P.E. If standards of conduct toward the student finishes the entire teammates, officials, coaches, and season and remains in “Good opponents. Failure to abide by these Standing”, the student will be expectations may lead to suspension or excused from any remaining P.E. permanent dismissal from the team. class for the semester. Student athletes are expected to attend practices and games during a given Physical season, including playoffs. Unexcused A SVdPHS physical form for the absences from practices and games will corresponding school year must be on result in suspension or possible dismissal file with the Director of Athletics before from the team. Coaches of each sport conditioning and/or team tryouts begin. will clearly state their policies at the Students who do not have a completed beginning of each season of sport. current SVdPHS physical form on file with the Director of Athletics will not be P.E. Exemption permitted to participate in an Athletics Students participating in outside athletic program and will be placed in Physical programs, not currently offered at St. Education. Vincent de Paul High School, may be exempt from taking Physical Education Return to Participation Policy in the semester during which their sport Students must provide written consent competes. from a physician prior to returning to play following an injury that required a visit to The P.E. Exemption Guidelines are as the doctor/hospital. CIF regulations follows: requires a mandatory MINIMUM 7 day ● Academic Eligibility: League and return to play protocol for a student Section rules require that each athlete diagnosed with a concussion or student must have a grade point head injury. The return to play protocol average of 2.0 or above in the begins on the day of diagnosis, NOT on the date of injury. Bylaw 524 Agreement most recent grade reporting period. St. Vincent de Paul also for Student-Athlete and Parent/Guardian requires that a student cannot have more than one D or F on their Regarding the Use of Steroids report card. Due to the increase of steroid use by ● Each student who meets the high school athletes, the California academic requirements, turns in a Interscholastic Federation adopted a 67 new requirement under Bylaw 524. As a not recognized and managed properly. condition of membership in the In other words, even a “ding” or a bump California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) on the head can be serious. You can’t SVdPHS has adopted the following see a concussion and most sports policy prohibiting the use and abuse of concussions occur without loss of androgenic/anabolic steroids as consciousness. Signs and symptoms of specified below. CIF Bylaw 524 requires concussion may show up right after the that all participating students and their injury or can take hours or days to fully parents/guardians sign the agreement. appear. If your child reports any By signing the SVdPHS Student/Parent symptoms of concussion, or if you notice Handbook agreement form we agree the symptoms or signs of concussion that the student shall not use yourself, seek medical attention right androgenic/anabolic steroids or any away. Students who suffer a concussion dietary supplement banned by the U.S. may be placed on a Concussion Care Anti-Doping Agency as well as the Plan (CCP) through the Guidance substance synephrine, without a written Department, to facilitate necessary prescription of a fully licensed health academic modifications and care practitioner to treat a medical accommodations. CCPs are reviewed condition. We recognize that under the an updated in coordination with the CIF Bylaw 200.D the student may be student’s physician. The consent form for subject to penalties, including ineligibility Impact Concussion Testing will be given for any CIF competition, if the student to athletes at the beginning of each and his/their parent/guardian provides season they are to be tested. For current false or fraudulent information to the CIF. information on concussions, visit We also understand that the SVdPHS http://www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouth policy regarding “Substance Abuse” will Sports/. be enforced for any violations of these rules. Uniform, Equipment, Evaluations and Financial Responsibility Concussion Information for Student-Athletes are financially Parents, Student-Athlete and responsible for all uniforms and equipment loaned to them. Failure to General Students return items constitutes financial Athletic concussion protocols generally obligation; lost items must be replaced apply to the student body population, or paid for a replacement cost. Uniforms whether or not the student is an athlete. and equipment should be returned in SVdPHS follows the dictates of CIF and the same condition as they were the most recent laws (AB2127) for the received. Students who leave a team safety of your student. A concussion is a prior to the end of the season must turn brain injury and all brain injuries are in their equipment and uniform within serious. They are caused by a bump, one week. blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force Participation on Non-School Teams transmitted to the head. They can range and use of Non-School Coaches from mild to severe and can disrupt the CIF North Coast Section Bylaw restricts a way the brain normally works. Even student’s participation on non-school though most concussions are mild, all teams within the same sport during the concussions are potentially serious and high school season. The varsity head may result in complications including coach determines the team policy on prolonged brain damage and death if simultaneous team participation when 68 exceptions are permitted by the Section Senior Night Recognition office. Currently, there are no The Athletics Department will typically exemptions granted to any of the sports celebrate/recognize senior student- offered at SVdPHS. athletes with a simple ceremony on the date of the last home contest for each The in-season use of non-school coaches sport. The department is grateful for the and/or trainers is permitted. To assistance of team parent volunteers in safeguard student health and team coordinating these events. In order to integrity, parents and students who ensure that proceedings are consistent employ such services are expected to with St. Vincent values and in compliance make every effort to ensure that these with applicable league rules and that no activities serve to complement and not undue burdens are placed on team distract from team activities. Failure to families, all plans for the ceremony, do so may result in the student’s removal including themes, decor, and any possible from the team. gift collections must be submitted to the Cuts and Tryouts Head Coach and the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Information for formal Golf, tennis, volleyball, baseball. review and approval well in advance of basketball, softball, and soccer hold the event date. tryouts and make cuts. Lacrosse, Football, Cross Country, Swimming and Important NCAA Rules Track and Field normally do not cut NCAA Eligibility Center: All high school unless the team size is too large and/or students who plan to participate in the fitness and/or skill level of the college at a Division I or Division II school student-athlete is not within a safe must be certified by the NCAA Eligibility range. All student athletes are required Center at www.ncaa eligibility center.org. to fully participate in both practices and Students should check in with the meets/games as outlined by each Guidance office during their junior year to coach. Students going from one season get the necessary information and to the next will be able to finish out their deadlines. current sport and then get a tryout for the next sport once their season is Student Insurance finished (i.e. Volleyball to Basketball). SVdPHS participates in the student When tryouts occur, all students are insurance program of the Diocese of subject to being cut. Santa Rosa. If the student gets hurt during school activities, SVdPHS provides The head coach will first consult with the insurance to help with the cost of medical Director of Athletics prior to cutting a treatment not covered by other insurance senior who has previously participated in personal insurance. This “school-time that sport program. accident” insurance is designed to cover School Holidays and Practices and some, but not all, of the possible costs. All Games injuries suffered by an athlete must be reported immediately to the coach. This is Practices and games may be held the responsibility of the athlete. An injury during school holidays and breaks. report form must be filled out and signed Coaches will go over the requirements by a parent. Accident claim forms are for practices and games regarding available at SVdPHS. breaks. If a student is planning to play a sport, students should anticipate this if they decide to go out for a team.

St. Vincent de Paul High School Student-Parent Handbook Acknowledgement 2020-21 School Year

We suggest you keep your copy of the Student-Parent Handbook handy for reference throughout the school year. Of course, school administration is always happy to answer any questions or guide you to the specific resource to support better understanding.

While it is a requirement for you to review the handbook in its entirety, please pay specific attention to the outlined areas below and acknowledge that you have read and understand the policies as outlined.

Student Parent Initials Initials

Distance Learning Expectations (Pg. 4) ______

Honor Code (Pg. 14) ______

Technology (Pg. 27) ______

Mandatory Attendance (Pg. 32) ______

Bullying & Harassment Policy (Pg. 42) ______

Dress Code Requirements (Pg. 47) ______

Liturgy Day Attire (Pg. 4) ______

My signature indicates that I have read, understand, and agree to adhere to the requirements as stated in the policies and procedures published in the St. Vincent de Paul High School Student - Parent Handbook. I realize it is my responsibility to read the SVdPHS Student - Parent Handbook and clarify any questions or concerns.

______Name of Student (Print) Date

______Signature of Student Date

______Name of Parent/Guardian (Print) Date

______Signature of Parent/Guardian Date