Student Handbook Delbarton School 230 Mendham Road Morristown, NJ 07960 September 2020 Edition All rights reserved Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction to Delbarton School and Our Mission ..................................................... 5 The Major School Rules .......................................................................................................... 6 Mission Statement ................................................................................................................... 8 Belief Statements .................................................................................................................... 8 Academic Honor Code ............................................................................................................ 9 Philosophy and Objectives ...................................................................................................... 9 Governance and Leadership .................................................................................................. 11 A Brief History of Delbarton School ..................................................................................... 12 Section 2: Delbarton School Personnel Directory ...................................................................... 14 Benedictine Trustees ............................................................................................................. 14 Lay Trustees ......................................................................................................................... 14 Administration ...................................................................................................................... 15 Faculty .................................................................................................................................. 15 Administrative Services ........................................................................................................ 18 Student Services .................................................................................................................... 20 Campus Ministry................................................................................................................... 21 Activities .............................................................................................................................. 22 Global Programs ................................................................................................................... 23 Athletics................................................................................................................................ 24 Section 3: Safety and Security ................................................................................................... 27 Abuse, Bullying, Interpersonal Conduct, Harassment, Hazing ............................................... 27 Cancellation of School .......................................................................................................... 34 Driving on Campus ............................................................................................................... 34 Emergencies.......................................................................................................................... 35 Fire and Lockdown Drills...................................................................................................... 35 Fitness Center ....................................................................................................................... 35 Gift Giving and Acceptance .................................................................................................. 35 Guests ................................................................................................................................... 35 Restricted Areas .................................................................................................................... 36 School Day and Building Access ........................................................................................... 36 Searches ................................................................................................................................ 36 Technology ........................................................................................................................... 37 Page 2 of 91 Tip Reporting Service ........................................................................................................... 40 Section 4: Academic Program Policies ...................................................................................... 41 Absences and Tardiness ........................................................................................................ 41 Academic Monitoring and Probation ..................................................................................... 42 Academic Support ................................................................................................................. 43 Advanced Courses ................................................................................................................ 43 Advanced Placement Program ............................................................................................... 44 Class Schedule ...................................................................................................................... 44 Course Selection and Placement ............................................................................................ 45 Examination Requirements ................................................................................................... 46 Extra Credit........................................................................................................................... 47 Grade System and Reporting ................................................................................................. 47 Grade Point Average and Class Rank .................................................................................... 49 Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................................... 49 Guidance ............................................................................................................................... 50 Homework ............................................................................................................................ 50 Honor Roll ............................................................................................................................ 51 Library Services .................................................................................................................... 52 Mid-Term and Progress Reports ............................................................................................ 53 Parent-Teacher Conferences .................................................................................................. 54 Services for Students with Disabilities .................................................................................. 54 Summer Study and Summer Assignments ............................................................................. 54 Section 5: Activities and Athletics ............................................................................................ 56 Activities .............................................................................................................................. 56 Athletics................................................................................................................................ 57 Athletic Awards .................................................................................................................... 58 Deaneries .............................................................................................................................. 61 Global Programs ................................................................................................................... 61 Sportsmanship....................................................................................................................... 61 Student Government Constitution ......................................................................................... 61 Section 6: Campus Ministry ...................................................................................................... 65 Prayer ................................................................................................................................... 65 Retreats ................................................................................................................................. 65 Service .................................................................................................................................. 66 Page 3 of 91 Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care ..................................................................................... 67 Worship ................................................................................................................................ 67 Section 7: Disciplinary Policies ................................................................................................. 68 Absences and Tardiness ........................................................................................................ 68 Academic Integrity................................................................................................................ 70 Destruction