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BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL 2017-2018 STUDENT – FAMILY HANDBOOK The policies contained in this Handbook are in alignment with the policies of the Diocese of Dallas, Catholic Schools Office and are administered by the Superintendent of Schools. The Administration of Bishop Lynch High School reserves the right to amend The Student –Family Handbook for just cause. Parents and students will be notified of any changes. 1 ADMINISTRATION President Mr. Chris Rebuck Principal Dr. Chad Riley Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs Mr. Randy Becker Assistant Principal of Student Affairs Ms. Crystal Taylor Assistant Principal of Operations Mr. David Cogswell Director of Guidance Mrs. Raquel McKinney Campus Minister Mr. Bill Fobes Athletic Director Mr. Shawn Halloran Director of Admissions Mrs. Tricia Roos Director of Communications Ms. Kristin Mannari Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Jaynie Poff Senior Director for Strategic and Planned Giving Mr. Chuck Rothermel Vice President of Advancement Mrs. Brynn Bruno Director of Strategic Engagement Mr. Andy Zihlman Director of Student Activities Ms. Kaitlyn Mannari Director of Technology Mr. Gray Huggins Director of Transportation Mr. Steve Zihlman Director of Facilities Mr. McKay Braithwaite DEPARTMENT CHAIRS Theology Mrs. Annette Butler Business/Computer Mrs. Kay Gentsch English Mr. Stuart Kantor Fine & Performing Arts Mrs. Kit Sawyer Mathematics Ms. Amy Duke Physical Education Mr. Billy Clark Science Sister Cecilia Sehr Social Studies Mrs. Amy Wheeler World Languages Ms. Doran Lopez 2 CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION/FACULTY/STAFF……………………………………………………….2 Chapter 1: History of Bishop Lynch High School ....................................................5 1.1 History of our School 1.2 Mission Statement 1.3 Graduate Outcomes 1.4 Creating a Positive School Environment 1.5 Daily Prayer 1.6 School Traditions 1.7 Responsibilities of Parents/Guardians Confidentiality Chapter 2: Academic Programs and Policies .......................................................9 2.1 Statement of Integrity 2.2 Class Schedule 2.3 Assessment and Grade Reporting 2.4 Testing 2.5 Parent – Student - Teacher Conferences 2.6 Academic Eligibility 2.7 Textbook and Class Materials 2.8 Homework & E-Days 2.9 Fieldtrips 2.10 Summer School 2.11 How to Make An Academic or Disciplinary Complaint 2.12 Academic Probation/Failures/Mandatory Study Hall 2.13 Academic Dismissal 2.14 Withdrawal from School 2.15 National Honor Society 2.16 Commencement Exercices 2.17 Concurrent Enrollment Chapter 3: Conduct, Appearance, Discipline........................................................17 3.1 Student Responsibilities and Expectations 3.2 Insubordination 3.3 Anti-slur Policy 3.4 Profanity/Language 3.5 Hall Passes 3.6 Truancy 3.7 Use of Cell Phones 3.8 Harassment and Bullying 3.9 Sexual Harassment 3.10 Public Displays of Affection 3.11 Littering 3.12 Dress Code 3.13 Liturgy and Assembly Behavioral Expectations 3.14 Detention 3.15 Saturday School 3.16 Disciplinary Probation 3 3.17 Suspension & School Initiated Withdrawal 3.18 Married Students 3.19 Students Who are becoming Parents Chapter 4: Attendance Policies and Procedures..................................................30 4.1 Attendance 4.2 Tardiness 4.3 Absence & Extracurricular Activity 4.4 Excessive Absence 4.5 Homework during Extended Absence 4.6 College Visitation 4.7 Family Vacations 4.8 Early Dismissal 4.9 Items Brought/Delivered to School 4.10 Lost/Found 4.11 Contacting a Student during the School Day 4.12 Cafeteria/Lunch Chapter 5: Student Health and Safety……………….................................................35 5.1 Closed Campus 5.2 Emergency Procedures 5.3 Security of Personal Property 5.4 Student Lockers 5.5 Search 5.6 Supervision of Students 5.7 Student Drivers 5.8 Parking Lot & Vehicles 5.9 Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco, Substance Use Policy 5.10 Weapons & Dangerous Instruments 5.11 Police Investigation 5.12 Illness or Injury During the School Day 5.13 Medication Chapter 6: Campus Resources ............................................................................44 6.1 Counseling 6.2 Technology: Acceptable Use Policy 6.3 Library Chapter 7: Student Activities ..............................................................................51 7.1 Campus Ministry 7.2 Student Government 7.3 Clubs & Organizations 7.4 Dances Chapter 8: Business and Financial ......................................................................54 8.1 Tuition 8.2 My Kids Spending 8.3 Returned Check Policy 8.4 Financial Clearance Policy Development and Fundraising Chapter 9: Athletics ...........................................................................................57 Chapter 10: Amendments.................................................................................. 65 4 CHAPTER 1: HISTORY OF BISHOP LYNCH 1.1 HISTORY OF OUR SCHOOL WHAT IS A DOMINICAN? You may hear that Bishop Lynch High School began as a Dominican school, with priests and nuns of the Dominican Order acting as the first teachers. The Dominican Order - also known as the Order of Preachers - came into existence through the courage and insight of St. Dominic Guzman in the year 1216. Born in Calaruega, Spain, in 1170, Dominic’s vision was to create a community of preachers, rooted in prayer, study, community, and preaching, educated and ready to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world. Today, the pope’s theologian is always a Dominican. The Dominican Order was formally established in the United States in 1805, by Edward Dominick Fenwick. WHAT IS A FRIAR? The Friar - Bishop Lynch High School’s mascot - is the name given to a Dominican priest. There are more than 850 Dominican Friars in the United States. There are several schools in the United States that utilize the Friar as their mascot, including Providence College in Rhode Island. But the school most closely associated with Bishop Lynch is Fenwick High School in Oak Park, IL. Named for Bishop Edward Fenwick, the school was originally founded as an all-boys school, and the priests who were invited to Texas came from Fenwick. Along with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, WI, the group founded Bishop Lynch High School as a co-institutional school where the priests taught the boys and the sisters taught the girls. WHERE DID WE GET OUR BISHOP LYNCH SHIELD? The original Dominican shield is black and white and shaped to be reminiscent of a Friar’s robe - white tunic and scapular with a large black cloak and hood. Each entity associated with the Dominican heritage utilizes the shield in its own coat of arms or logo. In the case of Bishop Lynch High School, the letters “BL” are inserted into the white center of the shield. Bishop Lynch High School chose black and white as the official school colors, as a consistent way of honoring the Dominican heritage. Although through the years different colors were added as “accent” colors, the school has always remained true to the black and white. WHAT DOES VERITAS MEAN? The Dominican order was founded on three basic principles: 1) Laudare, Benedicere, Praedicare - To praise, to bless and to preach. 2) VERITAS - Truth 3) Contemplare ET Contemplata Allis Tradere - To study and to hand on the fruits of study. The Four Pillars of Dominican Life are Prayer, Community, Study and Service or Preaching. At Bishop Lynch, we provide our students with opportunities to pray 5 daily in all classes, at regularly scheduled liturgies, and through all things. We build community in our classrooms, on our sports teams, in our student organizations and through social events sponsored by the school. Our students study and excel in their classrooms with the goal of becoming people who will be able to influence the world for good through their love of knowledge. Service to others is a hallmark of Bishop Lynch High School, with ample opportunities to participate in group and individual service projects. 1.2 MISSION STATEMENT Faithful to Catholic Tradition and to our Dominican heritage of scholarship and service, Bishop Lynch High School promotes the well-being of the total person by bringing together a diverse educational community, in a rigorous college preparatory environment, where students are taught to strive for excellence, to seek truth, and to work for justice in the world. Revised 2014 1.3 GRADUATE OUTCOMES POISED FOR SUCCESS: THE COMPETENCIES, VALUES AND CONVICTIONS OF THE BISHOP LYNCH GRADUATE The Bishop Lynch graduate has experienced the privilege of attending a premier co- educational and college preparatory high school of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas. The school strives to prepare students to choose their college careers from among the most challenging and attractive universities in the state, region and nation. INTELLECTUAL: At graduation, the student will have explored a broad-based and rigorous curriculum designed to foster the total intellectual development of each person. The student will have developed a dedication to learning through study, research, and a rich variety of co-curricular experiences which have led graduates to be critical thinkers, articulate and clear communicators, and active, insightful citizens. PERSONAL: At graduation, the person will have attained a level of maturity that expresses itself by taking responsibility for his/her decisions and development. The graduate will be flexible and open to hearing and understanding new points-of- view. The graduate will embrace new challenges and opportunities to expand horizons beyond what is perceived