St. Bede Academy Parent Student Handbook 2019-2020 24 W US Hwy 6 Peru, IL 61354 School Telephone: 815/223-3140 FAX: 815 223-8580 www.st-bede.com Property of:____________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________ Phone #:______________________________________________________ In case of emergency, please notify: Name:______________________ Phone #:_______________________ The information in this book was the best available at press time. Watch for additional information and changes. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, without getting prior written permission of the publisher. ©2019. SDI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S. • Lafayette, IN 47909 • 765.471.8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 038361_5160 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Catholic School Statement of Purpose................................................................................................................5 II. Vision Statement...................................................................................................................................................5 III. Mission Statement................................................................................................................................................5 IV. Statement of Core Values....................................................................................................................................5 V. Exhortation............................................................................................................................................................6 VI. Characteristics of a Saint Bede Graduate.........................................................................................................6 VII. Graduation Outcomes........................................................................................................................................7 VIII. Disclaimer...........................................................................................................................................................8 IX. Statement of Non-Discrimination.......................................................................................................................8 X. Anti-Harassment Policy........................................................................................................................................8 XI. Tuition and Fee Administration Standards........................................................................................................8 XII. General Information..........................................................................................................................................10 A. Saint Bede Academy Board of Directors................................................................................................10 B. Administration (Email / Telephone Extensions)......................................................................................10 C. Faculty and Assignments (Email / Telephone Extensions).....................................................................10 D. Administrative Office.............................................................................................................................. 11 E. Appeal and Review Policy...................................................................................................................... 11 F. Business Office....................................................................................................................................... 11 G. Identification........................................................................................................................................... 11 H. Daily Announcements............................................................................................................................ 11 I. Bulletin Board.......................................................................................................................................... 11 J. Emergency Closing.................................................................................................................................12 K. Messages for Students...........................................................................................................................12 L. Telephones.............................................................................................................................................12 M. Textbooks...............................................................................................................................................12 N. Collections..............................................................................................................................................12 O. Work Permits.........................................................................................................................................12 P. Visitors....................................................................................................................................................12 XIII. Academic Life...................................................................................................................................................12 A. Course of Studies...................................................................................................................................12 B. Class Load.............................................................................................................................................12 C. Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................12 D. Christian Service Program.....................................................................................................................13 E. Grading Scale.........................................................................................................................................13 F. Progress and Report Cards....................................................................................................................13 G. TeacherEase..........................................................................................................................................13 H. Grade Point Average, Class Rank, Honor Roll......................................................................................13 I. Cheating and Plagiarism..........................................................................................................................13 J. Course Selection and Academic Level Placement.................................................................................14 K. Transfer Students...................................................................................................................................14 L. Course Changes.....................................................................................................................................14 M. Homework..............................................................................................................................................14 N. Incomplete Grades.................................................................................................................................14 O. Failed Courses.......................................................................................................................................14 P. Records..................................................................................................................................................15 Q. Missing Children’s Record ACT.............................................................................................................15 R. Transcripts..............................................................................................................................................15 S. Academic Probation and Retention........................................................................................................15 T. Parent-Teacher Conferences..................................................................................................................15 U. 1:1 Google Chromebook Initiative..........................................................................................................15 V. Acceptable Use Policy for Computer, Telecommunications, Etc.............................................................20 XIV. Attendance........................................................................................................................................................21 A. Absences................................................................................................................................................22 B. Medical Excuse List................................................................................................................................22 C. Tardiness................................................................................................................................................22 D. Vacations and Family Trips....................................................................................................................23 E. Leave of Absence Procedure.................................................................................................................23