STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT This Benet Academy 2013 - 2014 Redwing Guidebook contains the basic policies and pro- cedures by which Benet Academy functions. The disciplinary procedures / regulations and academic programs / policies contained herein are designed to provide a school atmos- phere which promotes beliefs and behaviors characteristic of Catholic life and which facili- tates the serious pursuit of academic achievement. The registration and subsequent attendance of a student at Benet Academy constitutes an expressed agreement on his or her part as well as on the part of his or her parent(s) or guardian(s) to comply with the policies and procedures of the school and to demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission statement. The school reserves the right to review any failure by a student or his or her parent(s) / guardian(s) to fulfill their responsibilities and procedures. Failure to read the material contained in this guidebook does not excuse the student or his or her parent(s) / guardian(s) from responsibility for the information and / or regulations herein stated. It should be noted that upon written request, Benet Academy will release copies of official school documents on a student to a parent / guardian not residing with the student, pro- vided that no court documentation on file in the school office prohibits doing so. It remains the responsibility of the student’s parent / guardian to make sure that any such documen- tation is current. We have read the Benet Academy 2013 - 2014 Redwing Guidebook, inclusive of the sections entitled: General Information, Disciplinary Procedures and Regulations, Academic Programs and Policies, Extra-curricular Activities Code, Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Rules, Understanding & Preventing Child Abuse (Diocese of Joliet), Videotaping and / or Photographing of Students (Diocese of Joliet), and Catholic Prayers and Resources. We understand the policies and procedures described within, agree to be governed by these, and will endeavor to fulfill our responsibilities in regard to this information. _____________________________________________ _______________________ Printed Name of Student Year of Graduation _____________________________________________ _______________________ Signature of Student Date _____________________________________________ _______________________ Signature(s) of Parent(s) / Legal Guardian(s) Date Please return this completed form to the Dean’s Office by Friday, September 6th. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary consequences. Benet Academy 2013-2014 REDWING GUIDEBOOK Property of: Address: Phone #: In case of emergency, please notify: Name: Phone #: 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................6 SCHOOL TELEPHONE NUMBERS......................................................................................6 SCHOOL FAX NUMBERS ...................................................................................................6 ADMINISTRATION / DIRECTORS.......................................................................................7 HISTORY AND MISSION STATEMENTS.............................................................................7 PART II DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS .................................8 1. PURPOSE AND GOALS..............................................................................................8 2. DISCIPLINE / SANCTIONS / PROCEDURES...............................................................9 3. CONDUCT GRADES ...................................................................................................9 4. DETENTIONS ...........................................................................................................10 5. SUSPENSIONS & PENALTIES..................................................................................10 6. PROBATION .............................................................................................................10 7. EXPULSION .............................................................................................................11 8. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY ...................................................................................12 9. SMOKING POLICY ...................................................................................................13 10. STUDENT THREAT OF VIOLENCE / POSSESSION OF WEAPONS / GANG ACTIVITIES..............................................................................................................14 11. GENERAL HARASSMENT (NON-SEXUAL) / BULLYING / HAZING ...........................15 12. SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY..............................................................................15 13. SCHOOL LOCKERS / SEARCHES.............................................................................15 14. CAMPUS LIMITS .....................................................................................................16 15. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS AFTER SCHOOL .........................................................16 16. CAMPUS PRIDE / LITTER / POSTERS .....................................................................17 17. HOMEROOMS / CLASSROOMS...............................................................................17 18. CAFETERIA / LUNCH ROOM DUTY..........................................................................17 19. FOOD / BEVERAGE RESTRICTIONS.........................................................................18 20. CORRIDOR / LIBRARY / COMPUTER LAB (PASSES AND USERS)..........................18 21. CORRIDOR REGULATIONS......................................................................................19 22. COMPUTER AND INTERNET POLICY.......................................................................19 23. DRESS CODE...........................................................................................................20 GIRLS’ UNIFORM.....................................................................................................20 BOYS’ UNIFORM......................................................................................................21 OTHER UNIFORM MATTERS ...................................................................................21 24. DRESS CODE EXCEPTIONS.....................................................................................21 25. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS.........................................................................22 26. SCHOOL NURSE / MEDICATIONS / INJURIES.........................................................22 27. SCHOOL VISITORS..................................................................................................23 28. ATTENDANCE...........................................................................................................23 29. TARDINESS..............................................................................................................24 30. USE OF AUTOMOBILES ...........................................................................................24 31. TRAFFIC CONTROL..................................................................................................25 32. BUSES / TRAINS......................................................................................................26 33. EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL / FIELD TRIPS....................................................................26 34. GENERAL ACTIVITIES..............................................................................................26 35. DANCES / PROMS / SCHOOL ACTIVITIES...............................................................27 36. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AT NIGHT...............................................................................27 37. TICKET SALES .........................................................................................................27 38. COUNSELORS..........................................................................................................27 39. LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST.................................................................................27 4 42. FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS..................................................................................27 43. BUS EVACUATION / SCHOOL LOCKDOWN DRILLS ................................................28 44. USE OF TELEPHONES .............................................................................................28 45. BULLETINS..............................................................................................................28 46. ELECTRONIC DEVICES ............................................................................................28 PART III ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND POLICIES............................................29 1. COURSE AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION ..............................................29 2. MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS / CLASSES .........................................................29 3. STUDY HALLS .........................................................................................................29 4. PROGRESS UPDATES / GRADE REPORTS..............................................................29 5. GRADING SYSTEM ..................................................................................................30 6. GRADE POINT AVERAGE .........................................................................................30 7. RANKING .................................................................................................................30 8. HONOR ROLL