2018-19 Parent/Student Handbook
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CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL 4315 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Sacramento, California 95820-2727 (916) 733-3600 www.cbhs-sacramento.org 2018-19 PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Western Catholic Education Association Affiliated with: San Francisco New Orleans District of the Brothers of the Christian Schools Lasallian Association of Secondary School Chief Administrators Saint Mary’s College of California National Catholic Education Association California Scholarship Federation National Honor Society California Association of Student Councils Capital Athletic League Sac-Joaquin Section of the California Interscholastic Federation National Association for College Admission Counseling Christian Brothers’ Secondary School Administrators’ Association NOTICE OF IMPLIED INTENT The contents of the 2018-2019 Parent/Student Handbook are to be accepted by parents and students as essential parts of the contract between them and Christian Brothers High School. Violation of the spirit, intent, or letter of the philosophy and rules will be considered just cause for administrative action. The use of the term parents throughout this document is meant to include single parents and legal guardians. Submitting registration and enrollment materials for a student at Christian Brothers High School is deemed an agreement on his/her part, and on the part of his/her parents/guardians, to comply with all policies, rules, guidelines, and regulations of the school as outlined in this 2018-2019 Parent/Student Handbook. Parents/guardians and students agree that Christian Brothers High School has the right as a private academic institution to make rules that require specific conduct on the part of the parents/guardians and students. Parents/guardians and students agree to comply with required conduct and to support the policies and procedures contained herein, and intend to cooperate fully with Christian Brothers High School and its personnel as educational partners. Christian Brothers High School reserves the right to amend or waive provisions of this Handbook when deemed necessary by the President or Principal. Parents will be given notification of amendments made. Observance of any such amendment is expected by all as soon as the change is made known to the student body. STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE AND GOOD STANDING Christian Brothers High School admits students of any race, color, ethnic or cultural origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, racial or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial assistance programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. Students are enrolled at Christian Brothers High School on the basis of a yearly evaluation and acceptance. Christian Brothers High School reserves the right to dismiss students at any time for infractions of regulations whether on campus or off campus, unsatisfactory academic standing, or other reasons that affect the welfare of the individual student, the school community, or the school’s reputation. A student considered to be in “good standing” is one who has not become subject to dismissal for academic reasons; one whose record of conduct is satisfactory; and one who has met all financial obligations to the school or made satisfactory arrangements for their discharge with the Director of Finance. The administration of Christian Brothers High School reserves the right to refuse registration or re-registration. When it is the opinion of the school administration that parents do not support school policies, the administration reserves the right to terminate the student’s enrollment. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING ACT COMPLIANCE Christian Brothers High School is legally required to comply with the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. All employees of Christian Brothers High School are considered “mandated reporters” and are responsible to report suspected occurrences of child abuse or neglect to the proper authorities, (Child Protective Services, Sacramento Police Department, Sacramento County Sheriff, etc.). In any investigation of suspected child abuse or neglect, all persons participating in the investigation of the case shall consider the needs of the child victim and shall do whatever is necessary to prevent further harm to the child victim. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission Statement/Lasallian Education Outcomes ....................................................................4 Philosophy .......................................................................................................................................5 Academic Program.........................................................................................................................6 Graduation requirements ................................................................................................................6 Description of Academic Programs ...............................................................................................7 Class changes .................................................................................................................................8 School grading policy ....................................................................................................................9 Attendance and academic credit ..................................................................................................10 Field Trips ....................................................................................................................................11 Makeup work for absences ..........................................................................................................12 Academic probation .....................................................................................................................12 Non-College Recommending Grades ..........................................................................................13 Academic Integrity .......................................................................................................................14 Responsible Use Policy for Technology ......................................................................................15 Regulations and Procedures ........................................................................................................18 Attendance ...................................................................................................................................18 Personal Appearance ...................................................................................................................20 Dress Code ...................................................................................................................................20 Student Conduct ..........................................................................................................................23 Honor Code ..................................................................................................................................23 Rules of Conduct..........................................................................................................................23 Searches…………………………………………………………………………………………25 Required Testing for Substance Abuse…………………………………………………………25 Social Media Policy .....................................................................................................................25 Harassment Policy........................................................................................................................26 Disciplinary Consequences ..........................................................................................................28 Detention ......................................................................................................................................28 Suspension……………………………………………………. ..................................................28 Dismissal ......................................................................................................................................29 Additional Policies and Information (ID, parking, work permits, lockers, social media, etc.) ..29 Lasallian Student Life Office ......................................................................................................33 Student Activities Program .........................................................................................................33 Dances – Dress and Behavior…………………………………………………………………...33 Co-Curricular Activities………………………………………………………………………...36 Student Council…………………………………………………………………………………36 Campus Ministry Program .........................................................................................................36 Christian Service Program ..........................................................................................................38 School Support Opportunities ....................................................................................................40 Athletic Program ..........................................................................................................................41 Counseling Services .....................................................................................................................53 Wellness Program……………………………………………………………………….............55