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Juan Diego Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2019-2020 COMMUNITY . SERVICE . FAITH . LEADERSHIP Theme for 2019-2020 as selected by Student Government 1 Table of Contents MISSION STATEMENT 10 PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT 10 ACCREDITATION 10 FOUNDATION DOCUMENTS 10 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 10 SCHOOL GOVERNANCE 11 LINES OF COMMUNICATION 11 CONFIDENTIALITY 11 JUAN DIEGO LEADERSHIP 12 ADMINISTRATION 12 Student Services 12 ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM 13 ACADEMIC COUNCIL 13 PARENT ORGANIZATIONS 13 SCHOOL COLORS AND PUBLICATIONS 14 USE OF STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHS 14 USE OF THE JUAN DIEGO LOGO OR IMAGES 14 ISO’S 15 ADMISSION POLICY 16 IMMUNIZATIONS 16 MEDICATIONS 16 STUDENTS RESIDING WITH PEOPLE OTHER THAN PARENT/GUARDIAN 17 EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT EXAM FOR NEW STUDENTS 17 FRESHMEN 17 UPPER CLASSMEN 17 TRANSFER OF CREDIT FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL TO JDCHS 17 WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE 18 2 FINANCIAL/TUITION POLICIES 19 TUITION AND FEE REFUNDS 19 FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 19 CONTRACTUAL UNDERSTANDING 19 COST-BASED TUITION 19 NEED-BASED TUITION AID 20 TEXTBOOKS 20 SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULES 21 DAILY SCHEDULE 21 WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE 21 PERIOD SCHEDULE 21 REGULAR (M, T, TH, F) & WEDNESDAY 22 HS & MS Mass / 10:30 Mass / Assembly 23 9AM MASS/ASSEMBLY 24 AFTERNOON ASSEMBLY 24 Afternoon Dismissal 25 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 26 FULL TIME STUDENTS 26 SELECTION OF TEXTBOOKS 26 MOVIE POLICY 26 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 26 GRADING SCALE 27 CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE 27 CHANGING CLASSES 27 INCOMPLETE WORK 28 MAKE-UP CLASSES 28 MIDTERM REPORTS 28 SEMESTER GRADES 28 FINAL EXAMS 29 3 REPORT CARDS 29 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 29 SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL PROGRAM 29 ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS 30 NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS 30 PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS 30 GRADUATION POLICY 31 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 31 GRADUATING WITH HONORS 31 HONOR ROLL 31 VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN DETERMINATION 32 DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS LIFE 33 STUDENT LEADERSHIP 33 RITES AND RITUALS 33 PRAYER AND LITURGY 33 CHAPEL 33 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 34 RETREATS 34 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 34 STUDENT CHRISTIAN SERVICE 35 SUBMIT CHRISTIAN SERVICE HOURS THROUGH FAMILY CONNECTION: 36 STUDENT COUNCIL 37 STUDENT FUNDRAISING 37 ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 38 TARDY POLICY 38 ABSENCE POLICY 39 IN-SCHOOL ILLNESS 41 LEAVING THE BUILDING 41 FIELD TRIPS 41 4 PARENT/GUARDIAN: OUT-OF-TOWN FOR EXTENDED TIME 42 PREGNANCY POLICY 42 STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND EXPECTATIONS 43 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MINORS 44 WELLNESS POLICY 44 TELEPHONE USE/MESSAGES 44 JUAN DIEGO STUDENT EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 44 JUAN DIEGO JURISDICTION 45 HALL PASSES 45 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 45 ASSEMBLIES 45 SOCIAL EVENTS 45 DANCE POLICY 46 HARASSMENT/HAZING 46 PARTIES 46 DRUGS, TOBACCO, AND ALCOHOL 47 THEFT POLICY 47 EXPECTED BEHAVIOR IN THE SAINT JOSEPH COMMONS 47 LOCKERS 48 FIGHTING 48 GANG ASSOCIATION 48 WEAPONS 48 ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY 48 SATURDAY DETENTION 49 SUSPENSION 49 OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION 50 DRESS CODE 50 PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE 50 Allowed 53 5 Not Permitted 54 CONSEQUENCES FOR UNIFORM VIOLATIONS 56 DRUG TESTING POLICIES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM 57 POLICY STATEMENT 57 DEFINITIONS 57 TESTING 58 STUDENT SELECTION 58 CONFIDENTIALITY 58 SCOPE OF TESTS 58 COMMUNICATION OF TEST RESULTS 58 CONSEQUENCES 59 NON-PUNITIVE NATURE OF DRUG TESTING POLICY 59 SEARCH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 59 CAMPUS VISIT POLICY 60 STUDENT VISITORS - SHADOW/DISCOVERY DAYS 60 EMERGENCY RESPONSE 62 ACCIDENTS 62 EVACUATIONS & FIRE/DISASTER DRILL 62 LOCK DOWN PROTOCOL 63 SCHOOL CLOSINGS 63 INTERNET/TECHNOLOGY USE – ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 64 PURPOSE 64 SCOPE OF USE 64 RESPONSIBILITIES OF USER 64 UNACCEPTABLE USES 65 ADMINISTRATIVE RIGHTS 65 PERSONAL USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA 65 COMMUNICATIONS 66 POLICY VIOLATIONS 67 6 LIBRARY POLICIES 67 LIBRARY MISSION 67 LIBRARY HOURS 67 CONTACT INFORMATION 67 BOOK REQUESTS 67 ONLINE CATALOG & CHECK-OUT INFORMATION ACCESS 68 CIRCULATION POLICIES 68 RENEWALS 68 HOLDS 68 DUE DATES/OVERDUE ITEMS 68 LOST ITEMS 68 DAMAGED ITEMS 68 TEXTBOOK POLICIES 69 HIGH SCHOOL COURSES 69 CONCURRENT COURSES 69 ONLINE TEXTBOOKS 69 TEXTBOOK CONDITION REPORTS 69 BOOK CHECKS 69 TEXTBOOK RETURNS 69 LOST TEXTBOOKS 70 PARENT VOLUNTEER POLICY 70 COMMITMENT TO SERVICE 71 PARKING/DRIVING 71 PARKING PASS PERMITS 71 TRAX LIGHT RAIL 72 ACTIVITIES 73 ATHLETICS 75 REGISTRATION, PHYSICAL EXAMS & PARENT CONSENT 75 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY 76 7 HEALTH INSURANCE 76 FALL SPORTS 77 WINTER SPORTS 78 SPRING SPORTS 79 8 Juan Diego Catholic High School Skaggs Catholic Center, LLC 300 East 11800 South · Draper, UT 84020 8019847650 · www.jdchs.org ​ ​ ​ August 2019 Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year at Juan Diego Catholic High School. Each year, we encourage students to challenge themselves academically, grow as an individual, gain awareness, knowledge, and skills. At JDCHS, we put a strong emphasis on Spiritus Donorum, the “Spirit of Giving,” our underlying devotion to ​ ​ charitable giving and good works. Our goal as a faculty, staff, and administration is to carry out the Mission Statement of the school and to live up to our Behavior Code, Dress Codes and Catholic Philosophies. With these goals in mind, please familiarize yourself with the handbook and note the changes that are highlighted in blue print. ​ ​ ​ Our Parent Student Handbook outlines the policies and procedures established by the school administration, and reflects our commitment to providing safety and structure to JD students and their families. Please read the handbook with your son or daughter. You both need to sign the electronic agreement and submit them online by Friday, August 30, 2019. By signing the electronic agreement, you are ​ ​ committing to Juan Diego Catholic High School’s policies and procedures which strive to create a lasting and positive experience during your time here at JDCHS. Sincerely, Sam Salts Dean of Students 9 Juan Diego Catholic High School Parent/Student Handbook 2019-2020 Mission Statement Our mission is to serve God by providing a challenging academic education rooted in Catholic values and morals in developing the whole person. Philosophy Statement Juan Diego Catholic High School exists to teach and promote gospel values to all members of this community of faith, with a special emphasis on Spiritus Donorum (Spirit of Giving). We ​ ​ … ● Build the Kingdom of God. ● Demonstrate love, respect and responsibility for humanity and ourselves through service, justice and participation in the global community. ● Develop the person; morally, intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially. ● Function in a dynamic collaboration of parents, students, faculty, staff and the greater community to provide a Catholic and academic education that our students will become active Christians. Accreditation Juan Diego Catholic High School is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). The Diocesan Catholic School Superintendent oversees compliance with the rigorous standards and requirements of the State of Utah, the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) and the Utah Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (UASCD). Foundation Documents The Declaration on Christian Education: Second Vatican Ecumenical Council (1968) ​ To Teach as Jesus Did: Pastoral Letter from the American Bishops (1972) ​ The Catholic School: Sacred Congregation on Catholic Education (1977) ​ The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School: Congregation for Catholic Education ​ (1988) In Support of Catholic Elementary and Secondary Education: U.S. Bishops (1990) ​ Non-Discrimination Policy Juan Diego Catholic High School does not discriminate in admitting students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin with all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the 10 basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, in the administration of its educational policies, admission, tuition assistance, or athletic and other school administered programs. Juan Diego Catholic High School complies with the regulations on the disabled (Section #504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1989) to the extent that they may apply to private educational programs. School Governance Juan Diego Catholic High School is a Catholic, secondary, diocesan school under the direction of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Salt Lake City and his delegates, the Vicar General and the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Salt Lake City. The principal, appointed by the Bishop, will administer the school. Lines of Communication Open, supportive, and frequent dialogue between teachers, students, and parents provides an excellent environment for student success. Formal, scheduled conferences between the school and parents are held twice a year, once each Semester. Additional meetings may be scheduled with your student’s teacher or counselor by calling the teacher directly or the counselor in Student Services at 801-984-7641. Parents who have questions or concerns regarding classroom situations, academic progress, extra or co-curricular activities or behavior problems are to follow these procedures: ● Complaints and/or concerns should be addressed with the person most immediate to the problem. Make an appointment with the teacher, counselor, coach or moderator to discuss the situation. ● If there are further questions regarding academics or athletics, or extra-co-curricular ● activities,

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