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Parent-Student Handbook 2016-2017 Edition *Changes from the previous edition are highlighted. Parents are the first ones responsible for the education and formation of their children. You have chosen The Highlands to support you in this task. The support that The Highlands School provides is an integral education; one that encompasses the academic, character, spiritual, and apostolic formation of each student. The school can only achieve this with the active collaboration of the parents. To this end, we ask all of our parents to agree to the following: 1. To assure my child’s attendance on a daily basis, unless prohibited by illness or other extenuating circumstances. 2. To attend school-related meetings regarding my child(ren) and the whole school. (“Back to School” night, parent/teacher conferences, class meetings, etc.) 3. To help build the school community by serving an average 4 hours each month (40 hours annually) in volunteer positions and/or at events and activities. If I am unable to do so, I will support these endeavors financially. 4. As with most private schools and colleges, tuition alone does not cover the full cost of education. Tuition and fees cover approximately 75% of the cost of educating a Highlands student. The remaining 25% comes from voluntary, tax-deductible donations. I/We agree to participate in the school’s fundraising efforts, and to support generously to the extent of our capabilities. 5. I/We understand that the school seeks the best at all times for both the whole school community and each individual student; that neither personal nor group interests are paramount to each other. 6. To cooperate with disciplinary procedures as necessary by working with school staff to understand the problem, the procedures taken to correct it and any needed follow-up steps that should be taken at home. 7. To maintain communication with our child(ren)’s teacher(s), including monitoring academic progress, disciplinary measures, checking assignments and folders. 8. I/We acknowledge receipt of The Highlands School handbook, and have carefully read and understand the policies, procedures, and regulations of this school. 9. We understand that by enrolling our student at The Highlands School, we accept all school policies outlined in the parent/student handbook, student code of conduct, and those established by the school administration. ____________________________________ [parent signature] 1 The Parent/Student Handbook is not a contract; it outlines the procedures that support the policies of The Highlands School that you, as parents, agree to adhere to. Nothing in this handbook should be construed to conflict in any way with the terms and conditions outlined in the enrollment agreement signed by parents of enrolled students. The Highlands School reserves the right to evaluate, on an individual basis, additional situations not addressed in this document that may arise throughout the school year and to create/enforce additional supporting regulations and procedures as required. School Address: 1451 E. Northgate Drive Irving, TX 75062 School Phones: Main Office: (972) 554-1980 Faculty & Staff Voice Mail: (972) 438-8218 School Fax: Fax: (972) 721-1691 Website: www.thehighlandsschool.org School Day: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Academic Day: 8:05 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. The Highlands School, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to all students at the school. The Highlands School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission’s policies, tuition assistance, scholarship and loan programs, or in its athletic and other school administered programs. 2 Contents WELCOME TO THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL ..................................................................................... 5 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP .......................................................................................................................... 5 A. PRESIDENT .................................................................................................................................................... 5 B. PRINCIPAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 C. ACADEMIC COORDINATORS ............................................................................................................................. 5 D. FORMATION DIRECTORS ................................................................................................................................. 5 E. FORMATION INSTRUCTORS .............................................................................................................................. 5 F. DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE .................................................................................................................................. 6 G. CHAPLAIN...................................................................................................................................................... 6 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ....................................................................................................... 6 ACADEMIC MATTERS ........................................................................................................................... 7 SPIRITUAL, CHARACTER, AND APOSTOLIC FORMATION........................................................ 7 MAP OF SCHOOL ..................................................................................................................................... 8 MAP FOR DROP OFF AND PICK-UP ................................................................................................... 9 MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CLASS ROTATION SCHEDULE ...................................................... 10 SECTION I: ACADEMICS .................................................................................................................... 11 A. ACADEMIC CURRICULUM ................................................................................................................................11 B. ACADEMIC YEAR ...........................................................................................................................................11 C. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................11 D. COLLEGE COUNSELING ..................................................................................................................................11 E. ACADEMIC GRADES .......................................................................................................................................11 F. GRADING POLICY ..........................................................................................................................................12 G. ACADEMIC SUPPORT PERIOD .........................................................................................................................13 H. REPORT CARDS AND PROGRESS REPORTS .....................................................................................................13 I. PARENTS WEB ..............................................................................................................................................13 J. PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES ..................................................................................................................14 K. HOMEWORK AND ASSIGNMENTS .....................................................................................................................14 L. MAKE-UP WORK ...........................................................................................................................................14 M. COMMON LANGUAGE .....................................................................................................................................14 N. ACADEMIC HONESTY .....................................................................................................................................14 O. ACADEMIC PROBATION ..................................................................................................................................15 P. HONOR ROLLS ..............................................................................................................................................15 SECTION II: STUDENT CONDUCT ................................................................................................... 15 A. FORMATIVE DISCIPLINE ..................................................................................................................................15 B. HONOR CODE ...............................................................................................................................................16 C. MISCONDUCT ................................................................................................................................................16 D. SEMPER ALTIUS ACTS ...................................................................................................................................18 E. STUDENT CONDUCT OFF-CAMPUS ..................................................................................................................19 F. DRESS CODE ................................................................................................................................................19