Preamble to the Constitution Jesuit Secondary Education Association Prior to writing the Constitution of the new Jesuit Secondary Education Association, we, the assembled Jesuits of the Secondary School Commission, wish to elaborate on the essential nature of this Association in a preamble. We believe that this undertaking, the formation of the Jesuit Secondary Education Association, should be attempted only if educators in Jesuit Schools are clearly committed to secondary education as a significant and effective apostolate, and only if this Association can provide those unique services which will further the specifically Jesuit character of their educational efforts. Those of us assembled here believe that Jesuit secondary education not only has a future, but that it can become a dynamic means of forming a community of believers in Jesus Christ, as Risen Lord, and of leaders in society. To accomplish this, however, the schools must adopt bold approaches in education, seeking to develop and assert specifically Ignatian qualities in their educational programs. We believe that the Jesuit Secondary Education Association can assist in the clarification, development, and implementation of particularly Jesuit approaches in their education apostolate, and that should be its primary concern. Without attempting to deny the many serious problems Jesuit schools are facing, we nevertheless feel impelled to assert that these schools can face a bold and challenging future if they will be true to their particularly Jesuit heritage; that is, if they can sharpen and activate the vision of Ignatius which has sustained them for four centuries. This vision is international, ecclesial, mystical, and radical. We assert that Jesuit schools must go beyond the criteria of academic excellence, important as this is, to the far more challenging task of bringing about a true metanoia† in their students, that Jesuit schools must move more vigorously toward participation in community affairs, (and) that they must more honestly evaluate their efforts according to the criteria of both the Christian reform of social structures and renewal of the church. Excerpts from the May 1970 Preamble to the Constitution of the Jesuit Secondary Education Association † Metanoia: this word, coined from Greek, refers to a radical conversion and change of heart, by which a person turns from selfish concerns to complete and unreserved generosity toward God and His Kingdom Jesuit High School of New Orleans (Formerly The College of the Immaculate Conception) www.jesuitnola.org 2012 - 2013 OFFICIAL SCHOOL BULLETIN Nationally Recognized as an Exemplary School by the Secretary of Education of the United States Approved by The Louisiana State Department of Education Accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Member of the Jesuit Secondary Education Association National Catholic Educational Association A•M•D•G 1 2 contents Academic Calendar for 2012-2013 ................................................................. 5 History of Jesuit High School ......................................................................6-8 Mission of Jesuit High School ........................................................................ 9 Philosophy of Jesuit High School ................................................................... 9 Objectives of Jesuit High School .................................................................. 10 The Honor Code .......................................................................................... 10 Profile of a Graduate at the Time of Graduation ......................................12-16 Board of Directors 2011-2012 ..................................................................... 17 President’s Advisory Council 2011-2012 ...................................................... 18 Administration and Staff 2012-2013 ............................................................ 19 Faculty 2012-2013 ..................................................................................20-23 School Policies and Procedures ................................................................24-28 Admissions ........................................................................................... 24 Transfer Students ................................................................................. 24 Tuition and Fees ................................................................................... 25 Financial Assistance .........................................................................25-26 Student Insurance ................................................................................ 27 Guidance and Privacy .......................................................................... 27 Equal Opportunity Policy .................................................................... 27 Student Enrollment Status Form .......................................................... 28 Program of Studies ..................................................................................29-44 Christian Formation ............................................................................ 29 Academic Program ................................................................................ 30 General Requirements ......................................................................... 30 Curriculum 2012-2013 ...................................................................32-35 Academic and Curriculum Notes .......................................................... 36 Study – General Requirements .............................................................. 37 Reports and Grading System ................................................................ 37 Passing Grades/Failures ......................................................................... 38 Learning Disabilities ............................................................................. 39 Eligibility for Co-Curriculars and Athletics ........................................... 40 Eligibility for Offices ............................................................................ 41 Summer Session .................................................................................... 41 Computer Use Policy ............................................................................ 42 Computer Use Outside of Jesuit ........................................................... 42 Graduation ........................................................................................... 43 Conduct of Students ...............................................................................45-59 Attendance ........................................................................................... 45 Late for School or Class ........................................................................ 46 Leaving Campus/Exit Visas ................................................................... 47 Planned Absences .................................................................................. 47 Emergency Closing ............................................................................... 48 3 Phones/Messages ................................................................................... 48 Perfect Attendance Award ..................................................................... 48 Attendance at Senior Ring Mass ........................................................... 48 The Dress Code .................................................................................... 48 Harassment/Bullying ............................................................................ 50 School Functions .................................................................................. 50 Alcohol and Drugs ................................................................................ 50 Assessment Program.............................................................................. 51 Tobacco Products .................................................................................. 53 Medications .......................................................................................... 53 Student Lockers and Supplies ............................................................... 53 The Campus ......................................................................................... 54 Cars and Parking .................................................................................. 54 The Cafeteria ........................................................................................ 55 Chapel Services ..................................................................................... 55 Physical Education ................................................................................ 55 Elevators ............................................................................................... 55 School Discipline and Sanctions ..............................................................55-59 Classroom Discipline ............................................................................ 55 Academic Dishonesty ............................................................................ 55 Penance Hall ......................................................................................... 56 Major Offenses ..................................................................................... 57 Students Sent Home ............................................................................. 58 Student Suspension ..............................................................................