Parent-Student Handbook 2019-2020
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parent-student handbook 2019-2020 Sponsored by the Congregation of St. Joseph Nazareth Academy High School 1209 West Ogden Avenue La Grange Park, Illinois 60526 708.354.0061 708.354.0109 Fax REFERENCE GUIDE School Address: 1209 West Ogden Avenue La Grange Park, Illinois 60526 School Website: www.nazarethacademy.com PHONE NUMBERS DEPARTMENT PHONE FAX Absence Line 708-354-0061 Athletics 708-387-8517 708-579-3884 Business 708-387-8512 708-482-2011 Dean's Office 708-387-8566 708-588-2014 Development 708-387-8561 708-387-8503 Guidance 708-387-8530 708-354-9854 N Zone 708-387-8549 708-354-0109 Nurse Line 708-387-8566 708-354-9854 President 708-387-8511 708-354-0109 Principal 708-387-8573 708-354-0109 School Office 708-354-0061 708-354-0109 Tip Line 708-387-8531 FACILITY HOURS (on days when school is in session) Media Center: Daily 7:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m. N Zone: Tues/Thurs 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Wednesday 7:15 a.m.-8:15 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (1:15-2:15 early dismissal) School Office: Daily 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (except early dismissal days) EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION Dial 708-354-0061 or go to www.nazarethacademy.com or www.emergencyclosings.com 2 ADMINISTRATION Deborah Tracy, President Therese Hawkins, Principal Mary Callaghan, Director of Finance Therese Middendorf, CSJ, Academic Dean Dennis Moran, Director of Athletics and Maintenance Timothy Racki, Dean of Students Jessica Radogno, Director of Curriculum and Instruction AGREEMENT By enrolling your student at Nazareth Academy, you and your student agree to follow all policies and procedures outlined in this Parent-Student Handbook. 3 Nazareth handbook table of contents INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Mission Statement........................ 6 Athletics....................................... 24 Areas of Focus.............................. 6 Student Activities....................... 25 Philosophy..................................... 7 Athletic Eligibility ...................... 25 Policy of Non Discrimination..... 7 Athletic Release of Records...... 25 History of Nazareth.................... 8-9 Campus Ministry/Service......... 26 Logo................................................ 9 ACADEMIC LIFE COMMUNICATION Class Schedules......................... 10-11 Contacting a Teacher.............. 27 Class Meetings.............................. 10 Marketing & Communications Course Schedule Changes.......... 10 Disclaimer......... 27 Course Selection........................... 12 Shadow Days............................. 27 Eligibility for Extra-curriculars... 12 Exams/Financial Obligations.... 12 Failing a Course........................... 13 Field Trips..................................... 13 COUNSELING/GUIDANCE Graduation Requirements......... 13 College Counseling/Advising.. 28 Grading Scale/Class Rank......... 14 Confidentiality........................... 28 Homework Policy…………… 14-15 Accommodation Policy............. 29 Honors/Advanced Placement.... 16 Reporting Abuse........................ 30 Parent/Teacher Conferences..... 16 Staffing Procedure.................... 30 Progress Reports/Report Cards.. 16 Student Records........................ 30 Technology/iPad Specs……….. 17 DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ACADEMIC HONORS Parent Pledge Program............ 31 Graduation Honors.................... 18 WALK Waiver.............................. 32 Honor Roll.................................... 18 Opportunities for Giving.......... 32 National Honor Society.............. 18 ATTENDANCE DISCIPLINE Call In Procedure......................... 19 College Applications................. 33 Absences.................................... 19-20 Confidentiality........................... 33 Request for Missing Homework 20 Detentions.................................34-35 Tardy/Late to School.................. 20 Dismissal from Class............... 36 Attendance Related Discipline.. 21 Loss of Privileges .................... 36 Chronic Illness………………….. 21 Suspension................................. 36 Emergency Closing..................... 21 Expulsion.................................... 37 Board of Appeals...................... 37 Serving Detentions................... 38 BUSINESS AFFAIRS Financial Aid................................ 22 Tuition.................................... 22-23 Work Permits............................... 23 4 Nazareth handbook table of contents DRESS CODE STUDENT CONDUCT Acceptable School Attire....... 39-40 Academic Honesty................. 56-60 Out of Uniform Days................ 41 Campus Boundaries.............. 60 Physical Education Uniform... 41 Dances/Prom........................... 61 Dress Code Warning System...... 41 Defamation of Character.... 61 Elec. Devices/Cell Phones....... 62 Excessive Show of Affection... 62 DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND OTHER Fighting/Intimidation............. 62 ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES Gambling.................................. 63 General Policy/Violations..... 42-43 Gangs/Secret Organizations.. 63 Smoking/Use or Possession Gum……………………………. 63 of Tobacco …………………... 44 Gangs/Secret Organizations.. 63 Mandatory Drug Testing….. 44-47 Hall Passes................................ 63 Harassment............................. 63-64 Hazing...................................... 64 EMERGENCIES/SAFETY Identification Cards............... 64 Accident Reports....................... 47 Inappropriate Language........ 64 Building Security/Visitors....... 47 Lockers....................................... 65 Closed Campus......................... 47 Parking/Driving Rules............65-66 Custody....................................... 48 Representing the School......... 67 Emergency Information......... 48 Searches..................................... 67 Emergency Procedures............ 48 Technology Acceptable Use 67-71 Environmental Statement....... 48 Theft/Loss of Property............ 71 Fire Alarms................................. 49 Transportation......................... 72 Fire and Tornado Drills............ 49 Trespassing............................... 72 Non-Smoking Campus................ 49 Vandalism.................................. 72 Release Procedure..................... 49 Weapons..................................... 72 FACILITIES RIGHT TO AMEND Computer Lab............................ 50 Statement................................. 73 Dining Hall................................. 50 Media Center............................. 51 N Zone……...…......................... 51 School Office.............................. 51 HEALTH Communicable Diseases.......... 52 Concussion Protocol.............. 52-53 Crutches and Elevator Use……. 53 Health Records........................... 53 Illness During the School Day 54 Medications................................ 54 Release of Health Alerts…...... 55 Wellness Policy........................... 55 5 Mission Statement Nazareth Academy is a Catholic, coed, college prep high school dedicated to living Jesus' mission of unity and committed to educating the whole person. Above all we value: SCHOLARSHIP: We are committed to academic excellence by providing a challenging, innovative curriculum and an apprecia- tion of the arts. We make our learning environment the place for great potential for all. SERVICE: We make a positive difference in people's lives and develop a sense of responsibility and leadership. We guide our faculty and students toward an appreciation and sense of mis- sion by ministering to others. SPIRIT: We value creative participation in the life of the school, thereby encouraging all to develop their unique abilities. UNITY: We realize the value of self and others. We integrate learning with Christian values and faith and work to unite with God and one another. Areas of Focus 1. Recruit and retain a diverse Nazareth student body and pre- pare students to achieve their highest personal, academic, spiritual and social potential. 2. Develop and focus both human and material resources to ad- vance the mission of Nazareth Academy. 3. Actualize each person's leadership ability thus resulting in him/her becoming a catalyst for positive change in the world. 4. Enhance communication among all Nazareth constituents. 5. Strengthen the faith and commitment to ministry of all mem- bers of the Nazareth community. 6 Philosophy of Nazareth Academy Nazareth Academy is a private, Catholic coeducational high school committed to preparing its students for college and ma- ture adult living. To this end, the administration and the staff emphasize academic excellence through a challenging curricu- lum. In addition, Nazareth directs its students towards an ap- preciation of culture and a sense of mission in the transfor- mation of the world by ministering to others. Our main objective is educating and developing the total human person by providing an atmosphere in which maturation- intellectual, spiritual, social and physical is stimulated and guid- ed. Each student is encouraged to develop a sense of responsi- bility which is manifested in concern for others as well as for herself or himself. Integrating learning with Christian values and faith, Nazareth Academy provides each student with the options necessary to become a mature Christian person. In addition to the curricu- lum, these options include liturgical and personal prayer, a guid- ance program, athletic activities, and social involvement in the school community and in the world. Nazareth Academy encour- ages its students to participate creatively in these activities in order to realize the value of self and others and in an effort to unite persons with God, with one another and