1 Incarnation Catholic School Student and Family Handbook 2018-2019 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Incarnation Catholic School Mission Statement ...................................................................... 4 Belief Statements ................................................................................................................................ 4 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Right to Amend .................................................................................................................................... 4 Enrollment ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Admission Policy ................................................................................................................................. 5 Registration Procedure .................................................................................................................... 5 Class Size ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Students with Disabilities or Special Learning Needs ........................................................... 6 Withdrawal Policy .............................................................................................................................. 6 Family Responsibilities and Activities........................................................................................... 7 Tuition and Fees .................................................................................................................................. 7 Collection ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Parent Commitment Hour Information ...................................................................................... 7 Fundraising Commitment ................................................................................................................ 8 Donations ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Incarnation School Advisory Board ............................................................................................. 8 Home and School Association ..................................................................................................... 10 Volunteers .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Communication and Records .......................................................................................................... 11 Contacting School Employees ...................................................................................................... 11 Family Contact Information ......................................................................................................... 11 Custody Arrangements .................................................................................................................. 12 School Notices ................................................................................................................................... 12 Behavior Checklists and Questionnaires ................................................................................ 12 Notification of Rights under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Schools ............. 13 Student Records ............................................................................................................................... 14 Safety and Security ............................................................................................................................. 15 Transportation ................................................................................................................................. 15 School Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 19 School Grounds and Property ..................................................................................................... 21 Visitors ................................................................................................................................................. 24 Personal Items .................................................................................................................................. 25 Health Information ......................................................................................................................... 26 Conduct ................................................................................................................................................... 28 Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................................ 28 Positive Reinforcement ................................................................................................................. 30 Bullying and Harassment .............................................................................................................. 30 Discipline Policy ............................................................................................................................... 31 Off-Campus Conduct ....................................................................................................................... 41 Academic Program ............................................................................................................................. 42 Curriculum ......................................................................................................................................... 42 3 Homework and Studying ............................................................................................................... 43 Grading System ................................................................................................................................. 44 Scholastic Reports ........................................................................................................................... 44 Academic Eligibility for Extra-Curricular Activities ............................................................ 44 Promotion and Retention ............................................................................................................. 45 Academic Integrity .......................................................................................................................... 46 Make-Up Work .................................................................................................................................. 46 Testing ................................................................................................................................................. 47 Student Life ........................................................................................................................................... 48 Spirituality ......................................................................................................................................... 48 School Counseling Services .......................................................................................................... 48 Honor Roll .......................................................................................................................................... 49 Extra-Curricular Activities ........................................................................................................... 49 Bathroom Use .................................................................................................................................... 50 Field Trips .......................................................................................................................................... 50 Library and Media Center ............................................................................................................. 50 Student Birthdays ............................................................................................................................ 51 Eighth Grade Information ............................................................................................................. 51 Attendance and Daily Schedules .................................................................................................... 53 Attendance ......................................................................................................................................... 53 Student Appearance ........................................................................................................................... 60 Dress Code ............................................................................................................................................. 60 Jewelry and Make-Up Regulations for Grades Pre-K–8