Student Handbook Delbarton School 230 Mendham Road Morristown, NJ 07960 September 2019 Edition All rights reserved Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction to Delbarton School and Our Mission ...................................................... 5 The Major School Rules ............................................................................................................. 6 Mission Statement ...................................................................................................................... 8 Belief Statements ........................................................................................................................ 8 Academic Honor Code ............................................................................................................... 9 Philosophy and Objectives ......................................................................................................... 9 Governance and Leadership ..................................................................................................... 11 A Brief History of Delbarton School ........................................................................................ 12 Section 2: Delbarton School Personnel Directory ........................................................................ 14 Benedictine Trustees ................................................................................................................. 14 Lay Trustees.............................................................................................................................. 14 Administration .......................................................................................................................... 15 Faculty ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Administrative Services ............................................................................................................ 18 Student Services........................................................................................................................ 20 Campus Ministry ...................................................................................................................... 21 Activities ................................................................................................................................... 22 Global Programs ....................................................................................................................... 23 Athletics .................................................................................................................................... 24 Section 3: Safety and Security ...................................................................................................... 27 Abuse, Bullying, Interpersonal Conduct, Harassment, Hazing ................................................ 27 Cancellation of School .............................................................................................................. 34 Driving on Campus ................................................................................................................... 34 Emergencies .............................................................................................................................. 35 Fire and Lockdown Drills ......................................................................................................... 35 Fitness Center ........................................................................................................................... 35 Gift Giving and Acceptance ..................................................................................................... 35 Guests ....................................................................................................................................... 35 Restricted Areas ........................................................................................................................ 36 School Day and Building Access ............................................................................................. 36 Searches .................................................................................................................................... 36 Technology ............................................................................................................................... 37 Page 2 of 91 Tip Reporting Service ............................................................................................................... 40 Section 4: Academic Program Policies......................................................................................... 41 Absences and Tardiness ............................................................................................................ 41 Academic Monitoring and Probation........................................................................................ 42 Academic Support .................................................................................................................... 43 Advanced Courses .................................................................................................................... 43 Advanced Placement Program .................................................................................................. 44 Class Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 44 Course Selection and Placement ............................................................................................... 45 Examination Requirements ....................................................................................................... 46 Extra Credit ............................................................................................................................... 47 Grade System and Reporting .................................................................................................... 47 Grade Point Average and Class Rank ....................................................................................... 49 Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................................... 49 Guidance ................................................................................................................................... 50 Homework ................................................................................................................................ 50 Honor Roll ................................................................................................................................ 51 Library Services ........................................................................................................................ 52 Mid-Term and Progress Reports ............................................................................................... 53 Parent-Teacher Conferences ..................................................................................................... 54 Services for Students with Disabilities ..................................................................................... 54 Summer Study and Summer Assignments ............................................................................... 54 Section 5: Activities and Athletics ............................................................................................... 56 Activities ................................................................................................................................... 56 Athletics .................................................................................................................................... 57 Athletic Awards ........................................................................................................................ 58 Deaneries .................................................................................................................................. 61 Global Programs ....................................................................................................................... 61 Sportsmanship .......................................................................................................................... 61 Student Government Constitution ............................................................................................ 61 Section 6: Campus Ministry ......................................................................................................... 65 Prayer ........................................................................................................................................ 65 Retreats ..................................................................................................................................... 65 Service ...................................................................................................................................... 66 Page 3 of 91 Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care ....................................................................................... 67 Worship..................................................................................................................................... 67 Section 7: Disciplinary Policies .................................................................................................... 68 Absences and Tardiness 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