Student-Parent Handbook Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Most Reverend Robert F. Vasa, Bishop of The Diocese of Santa Rosa Dr. Linda Norman, Superintendent of Catholic Schools Ms. Laura Held, President July 1, 2019– June 30, 2020 Updated: June 17, 2019 Table of Contents PHONE EXENTION LIST BY OFFICE ................................................................................................... 1 DEAR PARENTS AND STUDENTS ...................................................................................................... 2 MISSION STATEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 2 INTEGRAL STUDENT OUTCOMES ..................................................................................................... 3 ADMISSION POLICIES....................................................................................................................... 4 STUDENT/PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT ........................................................................................... 4 Honor Code .............................................................................................................................................. 5 CHRISTIAN SERVICE POLICY ............................................................................................................. 6 Serving the "least of these" Outreach and Charity................................................................................... 6 Community-Based Service Learning ......................................................................................................... 6 Access to and Accumulation of Hours ...................................................................................................... 7 Service Definition & Criteria .................................................................................................................... 7 Grading Procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 8 Service Continuum .............................................................................................................................................. 8 RETREATS ........................................................................................................................................ 9 Freshman Retreat "Journey" - Fall Semester ........................................................................................... 9 Sophomore Retreat "Called” - Fall Semester ........................................................................................... 9 Junior Retreat "Identity" - Spring Semester ........................................................................................... 10 Senior Retreat "Immerse" - Spring Semester ......................................................................................... 10 CAMPUS MINISTRY........................................................................................................................ 10 ACADEMIC POLICIES ...................................................................................................................... 10 Academic Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 11 Grading System ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Grade Reporting .................................................................................................................................... 12 Course Scheduling Policy ....................................................................................................................... 12 Retaking A Course Policy........................................................................................................................ 13 P.E. Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 13 Honors and Advanced Placement Policy ................................................................................................ 13 Make-Up Work/Test Policy .................................................................................................................... 14 Make-up Exams ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Transfers Prior to Final Exams ................................................................................................................ 14 Accommodations for Students in Crisis.................................................................................................. 14 Incomplete Grades ................................................................................................................................. 14 Courses Taken at Online or at Other Academic Institutions ................................................................... 14 Page | ii Concurrent Enrollment Policy ................................................................................................................ 15 Christian Service Graduation Requirement ............................................................................................ 15 Academic Communication ..................................................................................................................... 15 Honor Roll Requirements....................................................................................................................... 16 Awards ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Dean’s Pins ....................................................................................................................................................... 16 Single Year Awards ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Four Year Awards .............................................................................................................................................. 17 Athletic Awards ................................................................................................................................................. 17 Performing Arts Awards .................................................................................................................................... 17 Department Awards .......................................................................................................................................... 17 California Scholarship Federation ...................................................................................................................... 17 Academic/Citizenship Awards/Awards Ceremonies ........................................................................................... 18 Valedictorian Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 18 Academic Probation ............................................................................................................................... 18 Academic Grievance .............................................................................................................................. 19 Graduation - not qualifying for ceremony.............................................................................................. 19 Graduation - withholding Diploma ........................................................................................................ 19 Transcripts ............................................................................................................................................. 20 Access to Student Files........................................................................................................................... 20 Withdrawal from School ........................................................................................................................ 20 School Counseling.......................................................................................................................... 20 Department Philosophy ......................................................................................................................... 20 Wellness Counseling ......................................................................................................................................... 21 Academic Counseling ........................................................................................................................................ 21 The Academic Support Center (ASC) ...................................................................................................... 21 Obtaining ASC services ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Student Education Plan (SLP) ............................................................................................................................. 22 College/Career Counseling ..................................................................................................................... 22 Confidentiality ......................................................................................................................................