Bishop Alemany High School Parent-Student Handbook 2007-2008 As a Catholic High School, Bishop Alemany is a community enriched by faith that develops intellectually prepared men and women who are committed to promoting a just and peaceful world as conscientious and morally courageous leaders in service to others. TABLE OF CONTENTS Principal and Chaplain’s Messages ................................................................................................................................................ Page 1 SECTION I: The School Setting Bishop Joseph Alemany Biography/School History................................................................................................................... Page 2 Philosophy ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 Mission Statement & Expected School wide Learning Results (ESLR’s) ................................................................................ Page 4 SECTION II: Parent Responsibilities and Information (Pages 5-16) Tuition & Fees................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 5 Tuition Collection............................................................................................................................................................................. Page 6 Financial Assistance.......................................................................................................................................................................... Page 7 Fundraising Policy............................................................................................................................................................................. Page 7 Bishop Alemany High School Parent Association....................................................................................................................... Page 7 Parent Service Program................................................................................................................................................................... Page 8 Procedures for Contacting Teachers.............................................................................................................................................. Page 8 Uniform Code ................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 9 Drop-off & Pick-up........................................................................................................................................................................ Page 12 Campus Directory........................................................................................................................................................................... Page 13 Parent Cooperation......................................................................................................................................................................... Page 16 SECTION III: Academics (Pages 17-25) Academic Requirements for Graduation..................................................................................................................................... Page 17 Academic Advancement ................................................................................................................................................................ Page 18 Schedules.......................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 18 Homework....................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 18 Examination Policy......................................................................................................................................................................... Page 19 Grading and Grade Point Average............................................................................................................................................... Page 19 Report Cards.................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 20 Academic Honors and Recognition............................................................................................................................................. Page 20 Honor Societies............................................................................................................................................................................... Page 21 Academic Integrity Policy.............................................................................................................................................................. Page 21 Academic Eligibility for Activities................................................................................................................................................ Page 22 Excessive Absence.......................................................................................................................................................................... Page 22 Academic Probation; Academic Dismissal ................................................................................................................................. Page 23 Academic Dismissal........................................................................................................................................................................ Page 23 Summer School Credit Policies..................................................................................................................................................... Page 24 Summer School ............................................................................................................................................................................... Page 24 Courses taken at other schools ..................................................................................................................................................... Page 24 School Records; Transcripts; Field Trips .................................................................................................................................... Page 25 SECTION IV: School Discipline (Pages 26-39) Guiding Principles/Definition of Terms .................................................................................................................................... Page 26 Agents of School Discipline.......................................................................................................................................................... Page 28 Procedures for Infractions of School Discipline........................................................................................................................ Page 29 Steps of Increasing Severity........................................................................................................................................................... Page 29 Infractions of School Rules/Consequences................................................................................................................................ Page 31 Grounds for Dismissal................................................................................................................................................................... Page 34 Dismissal procedures...................................................................................................................................................................... Page 35 Uniform Code ................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 37 Mass Day Student Dress Code; Alternative Dress Code Days................................................................................................ Page 39 SECTION V: Attendance Policies (Pages 40-41) Absence; Absence Procedures ...................................................................................................................................................... Page 40 Tardiness Policies............................................................................................................................................................................ Page 41 Off-campus Permits ....................................................................................................................................................................... Page 41 Illness during the day...................................................................................................................................................................... Page 41 Corridor Passes ............................................................................................................................................................................... Page 41 SECTION VI: General Information (Pages 42-44) Non-discrimination Policy............................................................................................................................................................