St. Bede Academy Parent Student Handbook 2020-2021 24 W US Hwy 6 Peru, IL 61354 School Telephone: 815/223-3140 FAX: 815 223-8580 www.st-bede.com Property of: ___________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone #: _____________________________________________________ In case of emergency, please notify: Name: _____________________ Phone #: ______________________ The information in this book was the best available at press time. Watch for additional information and changes. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, without getting prior written permission of the publisher. ©2020. SDI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S. • Lafayette, IN 47909 • 765.471.8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Saint Bede Academy School Calendar 2020-2021.................................................................................................4 I. Catholic School Statement of Purpose ...............................................................................................................5 II. Vision Statement ..................................................................................................................................................5 III. Mission Statement ...............................................................................................................................................5 IV. Statement of Core Values ...................................................................................................................................5 V. Exhortation............................................................................................................................................................6 VI. Characteristics of a Saint Bede Graduate ........................................................................................................6 VII. Graduation Outcomes .......................................................................................................................................7 VIII. Disclaimer ..........................................................................................................................................................8 IX. Statement of Non-Discrimination ......................................................................................................................8 X. Anti-Harassment Policy .......................................................................................................................................8 XI. Tuition and Fee Administration Standards .......................................................................................................8 XII. General Information .........................................................................................................................................10 A. Saint Bede Academy Board of Directors ...............................................................................................10 B. Administration (Email / Telephone Extensions) .....................................................................................10 C. Faculty and Assignments (Email / Telephone Extensions) ....................................................................10 D. Administrative Office ............................................................................................................................. 11 E. Appeal and Review Policy ..................................................................................................................... 11 F. Business Office ...................................................................................................................................... 11 G. Identification .......................................................................................................................................... 11 H. Daily Announcements ........................................................................................................................... 11 I. Bulletin Board ......................................................................................................................................... 11 J. Emergency Closing ................................................................................................................................12 K. Messages for Students ..........................................................................................................................12 L. Telephones ............................................................................................................................................12 M. Textbooks ..............................................................................................................................................12 N. Collections .............................................................................................................................................12 O. Work Permits ........................................................................................................................................12 P. Visitors ...................................................................................................................................................12 XIII. Academic Life ..................................................................................................................................................12 A. Course of Studies ..................................................................................................................................12 B. Class Load ............................................................................................................................................12 C. Graduation Requirements .....................................................................................................................12 D. Christian Service Program ....................................................................................................................13 E. Grading Scale ........................................................................................................................................13 F. Progress and Report Cards ...................................................................................................................13 G. TeacherEase .........................................................................................................................................13 H. Grade Point Average, Class Rank, Honor Roll .....................................................................................13 I. Cheating and Plagiarism .........................................................................................................................13 J. Course Selection and Academic Level Placement ................................................................................14 K. Transfer Students ..................................................................................................................................14 L. Course Changes ....................................................................................................................................14 M. Homework .............................................................................................................................................14 N. Incomplete Grades ................................................................................................................................14 O. Failed Courses ......................................................................................................................................14 P. Records .................................................................................................................................................15 Q. Missing Children’s Record ACT ............................................................................................................15 R. Transcripts .............................................................................................................................................15 S. Academic Probation and Retention .......................................................................................................15 T. Parent-Teacher Conferences .................................................................................................................15 U. 1:1 Google Chromebook Initiative .........................................................................................................15 V. Acceptable Use Policy for Computer, Telecommunications, Etc ............................................................20 XIV. Attendance .......................................................................................................................................................22 A. Absences ...............................................................................................................................................22 B. Medical Excuse List ...............................................................................................................................23 C. Tardiness ...............................................................................................................................................23 D. Vacations and Family Trips ...................................................................................................................23