PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016-2017 A Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School 17301 Old Vic Boulevard | Olney, MD 20832 | 240-283-3200 ADMINISTRATION PRESIDENT Paul Barker | 240-283-3309 PRINCIPAL Tom Campbell | 240-283-3302 ASST. PRINCIPAL FOR ACADEMIC S Amanda Stortzum | 240-283-3206 ASST. PRINCIPAL Chuck Ehrman | 240-283-3207 ASST. PRINCIPAL Kate Walsh | 240-283-3356 DID YOU KNOW? The school seal was created with the founding of Good Counsel in 1958. The Latin verbiage in the original seal says “Faciat Maria Nos Videre” which freely translated means “that Mary may make us to see” - to see what God wants us to do in every problem and every difficulty that confronts us in life. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GC SEAL Cross–Religion | Book–Book of Wisdom | Crescent–Traditional Symbol of Mary USE OF IMAGES OF STUDENTS AND MEDIA REQUESTS From time to time, the school, for publications like the school prospectus and the school magazine, uses various images of students. In addition, various media organizations contact the school regarding story ideas or photographs of student activities. The school reserves the right to use any images of students while representing the school in any capacity on or off the campus proper. Any parent who does not wish his or her child’s picture to be used must notify the principal in writing prior to the beginning of the school year. The school also reserves the right to control media access to students on the campus proper or those representing the school in any capacity as well. The supervising adult of the activity or sport, or the Director of Marketing and Public Relations will determine the availability of students to the media. 1 | Page Table of Contents Code of Conduct……………………………………...19 MISSION ......................................................................... 3 Acceptable Use Policy ……………………………….24 Mission Statement .......................................................... 3 Disciplinary Actions ..................................................... 28 Statement of Beliefs ....................................................... 3 Separation from Good Counsel .................................... 29 Graduate Profile ............................................................. 4 Demerit System ............................................................ 29 Philosophy ...................................................................... 4 Dress Code ................................................................... 30 Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools ........................... 4 Dances and Other Extracurricular Activities ................ 31 The Spiritual Values for Xaverian Charism ................... 4 Emergency Closings ..................................................... 32 The Falcon Challenge ..................................................... 5 Identification (ID’s) ...................................................... 32 Student Expectations ...................................................... 6 Lockers ......................................................................... 32 Traditions ........................................................................ 6 Lost and Found ............................................................. 32 Messages ...................................................................... 32 ACADEMIC LIFE ............................................................... 6 Parking and Automobiles ............................................. 33 Block Scheduling ........................................................... 7 School Bus Rider Policy ............................................... 34 Academic Integrity ......................................................... 7 Student Council ............................................................ 34 Honor Council………………………………………….7 Visitors ......................................................................... 34 Eligibility ........................................................................ 7 Field Trips ...................................................................... 8 Grade Point Average ...................................................... 8 SUPPORT SERVICES ....................................................... 34 Promotion ....................................................................... 9 Campus Store ............................................................... 34 Withdrawal from a Course .............................................. 9 Counseling .................................................................... 34 Graduation Requirements ............................................... 9 Health Room ................................................................. 37 Accommodations .......................................................... 10 Steve Dean Media Center ............................................. 38 Homework .................................................................... 10 Resource Room ............................................................ 38 Exams ........................................................................... 10 Summer Work .............................................................. 10 Honor Roll .................................................................... 11 STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS ............................ 38 International Baccalaureate Program ........................... 11 Clubs and Activities ..................................................... 38 Ryken Program ............................................................. 11 Awards .......................................................................... 39 Make-up Work ............................................................. 11 Athletics ........................................................................ 39 National Honor Society ................................................ 12 Spectator Behavior ....................................................... 41 Academic Probation ..................................................... 12 Report to Parents .......................................................... 12 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL ............................................. 42 Study Hall ..................................................................... 13 Schedules ...................................................................... 13 FACULTY LISTING…………………………………………………………………42 STUDENT LIFE ............................................................... 14 Attendance .................................................................... 14 Building Use ................................................................. 15 Dining Hall ................................................................... 16 Campus Ministry .......................................................... 16 Our Lady of Good Counsel recognizes that education is a responsibility that it shares with each parent and guardian. The school strives to involve them continuously in the total educational program. It is the mutual responsibility of the administration, faculty, parents, and students to support the school regulations. Parents have the right and responsibility to be reasonably informed about their child’s progress and performance both academically and behaviorally. Parents have the responsibility to support and cooperate with the administration and faculty. The Catholic Church and this Catholic school recognizes parents as the primary educators of their 2 | Page children. The education of students at our school is a partnership between parents and the school. If, in the opinion of the administration, the partnership is irretrievably broken, or the parents are deemed by the School not to support the School’s mission, philosophy, expectations, and/or rules, the school reserves the right to dismiss a student or non-renew a student’s enrollment contract for future academic years. Parents also agree to adhere to and abide by and require their child(ren) to adhere to and abide by the policies and procedures specified in this handbook(s), as amended from time to time with or without notice. Any violation of these policies or procedures by parent(s) or student may result in discipline up to and including dismissal from the School or non-renewal of enrollment for future academic years, at the sole discretion of the School. This handbook creates no expectancy of enrollment in future school years. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School reserves the right to suspend or dismiss during the school year or decline to re-enroll any student who in effort, conduct, or progress is not fulfilling the School's expectations, as determined by the School. appreciation of the Xaverian values of MISSION humility, trust, zeal, compassion, and simplicity. MISSION STATEMENT • The education of all students should be challenging and goal oriented in an We inspire our students to excel, serve, and love. inclusive educational community that promotes academic success, academic NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION integrity, and physical and psychological health. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School admits • Lifelong learning is fundamental for students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin constructive and responsible to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities participation in a diverse and changing generally accorded or made available to the students society. at our school. We do not discriminate on the basis of • It is important for the school race, color, national and ethnic origin in the community to reach out and support the administration of our educational and admissions