2019 - 2020 Parent – Student Handbook 1 Verbum Dei High School Parent – Student Handbook 2018-2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS School Information Staff Directory ............................................................................................................ Page 4 Mission Statement ....................................................................................................... Page 5 Ignatian Prayers……………………………………………………………………...Page 7 Graduate at Graduation……………………………………………………………...Page 10 Tuition and Financial Information…………………………………………… …….Page 12 Academics Graduation requirements ........................................................................................... Page 14 Curriculum .............................................................................................................. Page 15 Grading …………. ................................................................................................... Page 17 Academic Records .................................................................................................... Page 18 Academic Policies ..................................................................................................... Page 19 Academic Integrity.................................................................................................... Page 20 Student Success Resources ....................................................................................... Page 21 Behavior/Student Life Attendance ................................................................................................................ Page 22 Code of Conduct ....................................................................................................... Page 25 Dress code ................................................................................................................. Page 29 Senior Privileges ....................................................................................................... Page 30 Student Spiritual Formation ...................................................................................... Page 31 Christian Service ....................................................................................................... Page 33 Extracurricular Activities .......................................................................................... Page 35 Athletics .................................................................................................................... Page 39 Technology ............................................................................................................... Page 42 Corporate Work Study Program Program Overview .................................................................................................... Page 44 Transportation Policy ................................................................................................ Page 46 CWSP Attendance / Tardy Policy........................................................................... Page 46 CWSP Dress Code .................................................................................................... Page 47 Additional School Information Parent Association and Parent Behavior ................................................................... Page 53 School Facilities ........................................................................................................ Page 53 Additional Archdiocesan Policies ............................................................................. Page 55 2 VERBUM DEI HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULES REGULAR MONDAY SCHEDULE (55-minute classes) (50-minute classes) 7:30 First Bell 7:20-8:25AM Faculty Meeting 7:35-7:45 AM Homeroom 8:25 First Bell 7:50-8:45 I Hour 8:30-9:20 I Hour 8:50-9:45 II Hour 9:25-10:15 II Hour 9:45-9:55 Break 10:15-10:25 Break 10:00-10:55 III Hour 10:30-11:20 III Hour 11:00-11:55 IV Hour 11:25-12:15 IV Hour 11:55-12:25 Lunch 12:15-12:40 Lunch 12:30-1:25 V Hour 12:45-1:35 V Hour 1:30-2:25 VI Hour 1:40-2:30 VI Hour 2:30-3:25 VII Hour 2:35-3:25 VII Hour LITURGY FRIDAY SCHEDULE (45-minute classes) (50-minute classes) 7:30 AM First Bell 7:30 AM First Bell 7:35-8:20 I Hour 7:35-8:25 I Hour 8:20 Dismiss for Liturgy. 8:30-9:20 II Hour Leave Materials in I Hour 9:25-10:15 III Hour 8:30-9:45 Liturgy 10:15-10:25 Break 9:45-9:55 Break 10:35-11:25 IV Hour 10:00-10:45 II Hour 11:30-12:20 V Hour 10:50-11:35 III Hour 12:20-12:45 Lunch 12:50-1:35 Co-Curricular (45 min) 11:35-12:20 IV Hour 1:40-2:30 VI Hour 12:20-12:50 Lunch 2:35-3:25 VII Hour 12:55-1:40 V Hour 1:45-2:30 VI Hour 2:35-3:20 VII Hour FINALS SCHEDULES BLUE SCHEDULE A (SEMESTER 1) GOLD SCHEDULE A (SEMESTER 2) (90 min classes) (120 min classes) 8:00 First Bell 8:00 First Bell 8:05-9:35 Exam 1 8:05-10:05 Exam 1 9:35-9:50 Break 10:05-10:25 Break 9:55-11:25 Exam 2 10:30-12:30 Exam 2 11:30-11:55 Lunch 12:30-1:10 Lunch 12:00-1:30 Exam 3 1:15-3:15 Exam 3 BLUE SCHEDULE B (SEMESTER 1) GOLD SCHEDULE B (SEMESTER 2) (90 min classes) (120 min classes) 8:00 First Bell 8:00 First Bell 8:05-9:35 Exam 1 8:05-10:05 Exam 1 9:35-9:55 Break 10:05-10:25 Break 10:00-11:30 Exam 2 10:30-12:30 Exam 2 3 Staff of Verbum Dei High School Title Name Ext. Email____________ ADMINISTRATION President Rev. Stephen Privett, S.J. 5000 [email protected] Principal Dr. Brandi Odom Lucas, Ed.D. 6000 [email protected] Dean of Academics Ms. Maria McDonald, MA 6030 [email protected] Dean of Men, Athletic Director Mr. Kenneth Stevenson 8000 [email protected] Director of Campus Ministry Ms. Karen Chambers, M.Div. 6600 [email protected] Director of Personal Couns. Mrs. Mayra Rodriguez, MA 8850 [email protected] Director of College&Career Cous. Mrs. Brittany Goodacre-Bradley, MA 6510 [email protected] Director of Info Technology Mr. John Galloway, BA 6800 [email protected] Director of Operations Mr. Jeff Bonino-Britsch, MBA 5200 [email protected] Director of Admissions Mr. Pablo Zapotecas 6630 [email protected] Corporate Work Study Program VP of Programming Ms. Cristina Cuellar, MA 7000 [email protected] VP of Corporate Recruitment Mr. Joe Anlauf 5400 [email protected] Program Manager Mr. Lorenz Willis 7010 [email protected] Counseling Academic Couns. Mrs. Brittany Goodacre-Bradley 6510 [email protected] Director of Personal Couns. Mrs. Mayra Rodriguez, MA 8850 [email protected] Mission Advancement VP of Mission Advancement Mr. Paul Hosch 5100 [email protected] Associate Director Mrs. Stephanie Andrade 5110 [email protected] Assistant/Marketing Manager Ms. Michelle Cordova 5120 [email protected] Donor Outreach Officer Ms. Annie Levine 5130 [email protected] Main Office Registrar/Office Manager Mrs. Patricia Quintanilla 6010 [email protected] Principal’s Assistant Ms. Melanie Guerrero 1005 [email protected] Receptionist Mrs. Melissa Flores 1000 [email protected] 4 VERBUM DEI HIGH SCHOOL 11100 SOUTH CENTRAL AVE. / LOS ANGELES, CA / 90059-1199 PHONE: (323) 564-6651 FAX: (323) 564-9009 WWW.VERBUMDEI.US MISSION Verbum Dei is a Jesuit Catholic, Cristo Rey High School that offers young men from supportive families of limited resources a college prep curriculum, corporate work experience, and faith formation that prepares them to graduate from college as men-with-and-for-others who serve their communities and purse a more just and humane world for all. Vision Verbum Dei High School will be the Jesuit Catholic college prep/corporate work experience school that is most successful at preparing young men of color to graduate from college and lead Spirit-filled lives of purpose and meaning. MOTTO Working in the Jesuit Tradition SCHOOL COLORS Blue and Gold SCHOOL MASCOT Eagle VERBUM DEI ALMA MATER Hail to Verbum Dei, the Word of God, everlasting and true; We come to the Nest young and uncertain, just as the morning sun that’s just beginning to rise. The Eagle stands before you wearing your colors: noble gold and blue; With love strengthened by unity, we’ll fight for the rights of all, faith, and liberty; We leave you, accepting your challenge: “Be strong my sons of Verbum Dei, to face and serve your world.” Sing hail to Verbum Dei, the Word of God, everlasting and true. VERBUM DEI PLEDGE I am a young professional who values education. I seek out challenges and opportunities with courage. I exceed expectations, because that is the expectation. I understand failure is not possible as long as I keep trying. I look for God in all things and allow myself to be transformed for the greater glory of God. I am an extension of God’s love and the good that can happen in this world. I am my brother’s keeper. I am Open to Growth, Intellectually Motivated, Spiritual, Loving, Committed to Doing Justice, and Work Experienced. I am Verbum Dei. 5 6 IGNATIAN PRAYERS THE EXAMEN OF CONSCIOUSNESS (BASED UPON THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS) 1. God, I believe that at this moment I am in your presence and you love me. 2. God, you know my needs better than I know them. Give me your light and help as I review this day. 3. God, help me now to review the events of this day in order to recognize your blessings and my shortcomings. 4. God, I ask your forgiveness for my failings and I thank you for all your blessings. 5. As I look forward to the remainder of this day (or tomorrow) make me aware that you are with me, show me how to become the person you want me to be. TAKE, LORD, AND RECEIVE (ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA) Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will. All I have