SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS ACADEMY

 

Mission Statement

The mission of Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy is to provide an affordable education in the Catholic teaching tradition that inspires in students a life long thirst for knowledge, wisdom and truth; a desire to reach the full potential which God intended for them; and a recognition of the discipline of mind and heart required for effective service to others in the love of God.

Vision Statement

The members of Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy will build the Kingdom of God through the formational and educational religious development of the young and youth who are enrolled in academic programs of education.  We will work to proclaim the message, create community, provide service, and develop a prayerful life through worship.

These two statements are built upon a set of Core Values and Beliefs

  • Provide a strong faith-filled environment where the young and youth live the Gospel way of life taught by Jesus Christ and the dogmas and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Live our faith commitment to Jesus Christ through proclaiming the message, living community, providing service, offering prayer and participating in worship.
  • Teach a moral way of life, character development and stewardship.
  • Recognize each learner as a unique individual in a variety of ways.
  • Have a disposition toward mutual respect, cooperation, politeness, and courtesy to each other.
  • Provide a climate and atmosphere in which learning is valued, joyous, and a successful experience for each learner.
  • Encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning and self-motivation.
  • Create learning experiences that make knowledge and skills of curriculum meaningful and authentic for the learner.
  • Adapt instruction (curriculum, instructional strategies and assessment) to meet the diverse needs of the learner.
  • Provide additional assistance to a learner who is challenged.
  • Foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom and campus.
  • Encourage the learner’s development of critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

These are to be living documents, which are reviewed at each meeting of the Board of Trustees, faculty members and parents.  They are to lead and guide the discussions, consensus building, and plans to be implemented.

Statement of non-discrimination

Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, or national origin in the enrollment of and participation of students or the employment of personnel.

Right to Amend this Handbook

The school retains the right to amend this handbook with just cause. Parents will be promptly notified of any changes.

Handbook Policy

The Student/Parent Handbook does not propose to cover all situations, nor is it intended to be a work of perfection. It is the hope of the administration that it will be of help to all the students of Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy in its use as a reference in relation to school policy and expectation. Students are issued a Student/Parent Handbook at the beginning of each academic school year free of charge. The handbook contains rules and regulations important to every student in the school.

  1. If a student loses his/her Handbook, the student will be required to purchase another Handbook for $5.00 in the Main Office. This fee is assessed to cover costs of reproducing the handbook.
  2. Students may not remove or deface pages. Students are responsible for what is written or drawn in their Handbook. Students may not borrow another student’s Handbook.

 Student Rights

These statements of student rights are intended to make STAA a healthy, safe, Christian community aimed at providing students with the best possible education.

  1. It is the right of the student to receive a quality education.
  2. It is the right of the student to be treated with dignity and respect.
  3. It is the right of the student to receive consistent and fair treatment in relation to school policies and expectations.
  4. It is the right of the student to attend a school that provides a Christian environment;  one that will help his/her faith in God to grow and become strong.

 Student Responsibilities

Along with student rights are student responsibilities. Most of this Student/Parent Handbook spells out the responsibilities and expectations of students and their parents. It is important that STAA families make themselves aware of the content of this handbook.

This Student Code of Conduct applies to any STAA student who is:

  1. On school property
  2. In attendance at school
  3. At any school-sponsored activity or
  4. Whose conduct at any other time or place has an effect on maintaining school order or discipline, protecting the safety and welfare of others, or damaging the reputation of our school.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

For graduation from STAA a student is required to earn a minimum of 27 Carnegie units of credit in the following subject areas no more than one study hall allowed:

  Theology four units of credit
   1 credit Theology for each year in
   attendance
  English four units of credit
  Mathematics three units of credit
  Laboratory Science three units of credit
  Social Studies three and a half units of credit
  Health/Physical Education two units of credit
  Electives seven and a half units of credit
       Fine Arts are considered elective

 
Special consideration is given to students attending Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), vocational classes at Marinette Public High School and Community Schools in Menominee, MI.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS

Grade 9/Freshmen 
Science – Physical Science 
English – English I  
Theology – Introduction to Theology 
Mathematics – Pre-Algebra, Algebra I or Geometry 
Social Studies – Geography  
Electives: 
     Spanish I
     Spanish II
     Art I
     Computer Technology
     German I
     Independent Music

Grade 10/Sophomore
Science – Biology
English – English II and Speech
Theology – Scripture
Mathematics – Algebra I or Algebra II, Geometry
     (It is recommended Geometry follow Algebra I)
Social Studies – American History
Physical Education and Health
Electives: 
     Spanish I, II or III
     German I or II
     Art I or II
     Independent Music
     Computer Technology
     Advanced Computer Technology

Grade 11/Juniors
Science – Anatomy/Physiology, Chemistry or Environmental Science
English – English III
Theology – History of the Church
Physical Education II
Mathematics – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,  Consumer Math, Statistics,
     Precalculus, UW-Oshkosh PreCalculus
Social Studies – World History
Electives:
     Spanish I, II, III or IV
     German I or II
     Art I or II
     Independent Music
     Accounting/Personal Finance
     German I or II
     Psychology/Sociology
     Advanced Computer Technology
College Credits:   (Offered on site under the directives of the University/College)
     UW-Oshkosh – PreCalculus (pre-test required Soph. yr)
     St. Norbert College - Leadership

Grade 12/Seniors
Science – Anatomy/Physiology and/or Chemistry and/or Physics and/or
     Environmental Science and/or Advanced Chemistry
English – English IV or. St. Norbert College Credit English 101 and 150
Theology – Our Moral Life in Christ
Math – Algebra II, Consumer Math, Statistics, Pre-Calculus or Calculus,
    UW-Oshkosh – PreCalculus, St. Norbert College Calculus
Social Studies – Government/Social Problems
Electives:
     Spanish II, III, IV 
     Studio Art
     Independent Music
     Weight Training
     German I or II
     Accounting/Personal Finance
     Psychology/Sociology
     Advanced Computer Technology
College Credits:  (Offered on site under the directives of the University/College)
     UW-Oshkosh – PreCalculus (pre-test required Jr yr)
     St. Norbert College - Leadership
     St. Norbert College – Calculus (pre-test required Jr yr)
     St. Norbert College -English 101 & English 150 (pre-test required Jr yr)

Foreign Exchange Programs

Students who want to participate in a foreign exchange program during any one of their four years of high school must be willing to repeat the year they miss. An exchange program is a culturally enriching experience, but it is difficult to meet the course requirements for graduation, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction standards, and college requirements.  The Academy will not give credit for any required class that is taken off campus unless there is documentation that it covers the same material as covered in the on-campus course and/or the president/principal agree to accepting the credits.  Students can not take a year of classes off-campus and receive a diploma from the Academy.

On-line Classes

Acceptable on-line classes are those that the school suggests to the student.  Am on-line class could be suggested to the student who has failed a class and has difficulty fitting the repetition of the on-campus class into he/her schedule. Another example of an acceptable on-line class would be if a student wanted a class, which is not offered by the Academy.  The student can not take on-line classes as an alternative to taking a class on campus.  The school has the final desecration as to what credit will be given for the on-line class.  The school must approve the source/school from which the on-line course is taken.

SECONDARY CAMPUS                            

RETREAT PROGRAM

Development of the total Christian person is an important aspect of a student’s life at STAA.  A four-year required Retreat program is administered by the Academy.  Each student will participate in a retreat session each year of high school.

 READING PROGRAM AT THE SECONDARY CAMPUS

STAA recognizes the importance and value of reading and comprehension.  Each student must read one book each quarter as part of the school wide reading program.  The program will be monitored by the English teachers who will pick books from a selected reading list.  Students will select books from their English teacher’s list.  Each English teacher will determine the method of accountability.  This could be an oral report, written report, or project.  The student will receive a grade on this report and the grade will be a part of the student’s English grade.  A student cannot receive an English grade until the reading requirement is met.

CONCURRENT ADMISSION

Students of high academic standing may enroll for a course of study at an institution of higher learning while they are still completing their high school work at STAA.   College credit courses are currently offered through St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin, and are available in the areas of English, Pre-Calculus and Calculus.  Any dual credit courses must be approved by the administration.

SUMMER AND NIGHT SCHOOL POLICY

A student may attend summer or night school or approved internet virtual school courses for credit under the following conditions.

  • 1.  He/She must contact STAA Guidance Department before any arrangements are made to make certain summer school or night school or internet courses meet campus requirements.
  • 2.  He/She fails a class, which cannot, under a normal load, be made up on Campus (i.e., Government, Senior English Classes).
  • 3.  If a class is not offered at STAA, but the counselor deems it valuable for the student’s program.
  • 4.  Any summer school, night school, dual credit or internet courses must have administrative approval.

STAA will accept only summer/night school grades of C or better.  A student expecting to attend summer/night school as an enrichment experience will have the class noted on his/her permanent record.  No credit will be given nor will the grade affect the G.P.A.

Students who fail a required class must retake the class at STAA Secondary Campus.  There are possible exceptions as approved through the STAA school administration.  These cases will be handled by the lead teacher and guidance counselor.  Students who fail a Theology course will be required to retake the course at STAA.

If a class is failed and a student repeats the class at STAA, semester or full year, the new grade will not replace the original grade.  The G.P.A. will be recomputed and credit given.  Adjustments will be made on the permanent record.

All classes recommended and completed during summer or night school will be recorded on the permanent record and equivalent credit (.5 given).  This grade will affect the G.P.A.  Six weeks of summer school or the minimum number of hours of night school do not compensate for a full semester of work.

GRADING CODE: 

GRADES 1 & 2
S+        Exceeds basic requirements
S         Satisfactory progress
S-        Having difficulty meeting basic requirements
U        Unsatisfactory
P        Makes progress for student’s aptitude but below grade level     

GRADES 3-8
A         93-100             Outstanding
B          85-92               Very Good
C         77-84               Satisfactory
D         70-76               Having Difficulty
D-        69-65               Below Grade Level
F          64-                   Failing
E          Effort shown but below grade level
I           Incomplete
S          Satisfactory
U         Unsatisfactory

GRADING SCALE GRADES 9-12

                     Grade                                       Percentage               Honor Points
                          A                                           92% – 100%                       4.0
                          A-                                          90% – 91.9%                      3.7
                          B+                                         88% – 89.9%                      3.3
                          B                                           82% – 87.9%                      3.0
                          B-                                          80% – 81.9%                      2.7
                          C+                                         78%-79.9%                        2.3
                          C                                           72% – 7 7.9%                     2.0
                          C-                                          70% – 71.9%                      1.7
                          D+                                         68% – 69.9%                      1.3
                          D                                           62% – 67.9%                      1.0
                          D-                                          60% – 61.9%                      0.7
                          F                                            0% – 59.9%                       0.0

HONOR ROLL

A student’s eligibility for Honor Roll is based on the student’s quarter point average.  A quarter grade point average lower than a 3.00 removes a student from the Honor Roll for the quarter.

A)        Principal’s List            Quarter point average of at least 4.00
B)        First Honors                Quarter point average of 3.50-3.99
C)        Second Honors             Quarter point average of 3.00-3.49

Recognition at the annual Awards Assembly is based upon the student’s point average for the school year.  To achieve an honors cord in their senior year, students must have achieved a 3.50 cumulative grade point average throughout their high school career. 

Students receiving marks of “I” in any subject will not be placed on the Honor Roll until all incomplete marks have been made up. 

SECONDARY CAMPUS
SEMESTER GRADES ARE DETERMINED BY USING
THE FOLLOWING FORMULA:

            3(1st qtr. Grade + 2nd qtr. Grade) + final exam grade) / 7 = semester grade

EXAMPLE
                        1st Quarter                    2nd Quarter                               Final Exam
                        B (=3)                          C (=2)                                      A (=4)

Formula
{(3+ 2) 3 + 4} / 7 = Semester Grade
{(5) 3 + 4) / 7 = Semester Grade
(15 + 4) / 7 = Semester Grade
19 / 7 = 2.70 (Semester Grade  = B-)

If at the end of a quarter, a student’s work is incomplete and the teacher finds it necessary to give an Incomplete “I”, the work must be completed within a two-week period after the end of the quarter or the student will receive an “F” for all outstanding work.  If there are extenuating circumstances, such as illness, the two-week period can be extended.

Grade reports are issued two times each semester (quarterly).  Progress reports are issued each quarter during the 5th week.  The second report card each semester also indicates the final grade for one semester course including the final exam grade.  Comprehensive exams are given at the completion of the semester. 

Factors which have a part in determining the quality of the student’s work include:

  • 1. Preparation of daily assignments
  • 2. Attendance and participation in class
  • 3. Test results

Students are encouraged to discuss their progress with their teachers on a regular basis.  Parents are urged to contact their student’s counselor and teacher(s) anytime they have a question or concern regarding their student’s progress in school.

Along with academic grades, students are also given marks for Effort/Conduct.  These will not affect Honor Roll standing, but it will help the student for various other honors which could include:  Student Ambassadors, Hi-Q, citizenship honors and awards, class officer positions, Student Council and scholarships.

The number 5 will be the highest mark a student can receive and 1 will be the lowest.

EFFORT

Excellent (5) Puts forth extra effort in the classroom.
Good (4) shows more than average effort in the classroom.
Average (3) Shows average effort.
Fair (2) Shows below average effort in the classroom.
Poor (1) Shows little effort in the classroom.

CONDUCT

Excellent (5) A positive influence on the class, always prepared.
Good (4) Usually a positive influence on the class, nearly always prepared.
Average (3) Occasionally contributes to the class, generally prepared.
Fair (2) Does not contribute to the class and is generally unprepared.
Poor (1) Frequently displays disruptive behavior and/or disrespectful behavior and often not prepared.

ACADEMIC PROBATION AT MIDDLE AND SECONDARY CAMPUSES

Any student whose G.P.A. falls below 1.7 during any part of the school year will be placed on academic probation.  Students on academic probation may not participate in any extra curricular activities (including but not limited to athletic contests, Hi-Q, Drama, Student Council, Student Ambassadors, club activities, etc.), practices excluded.   Students will remain on academic probation until they raise their G.P.A. above 1.7. 

SCHEDULE CHANGES – CURRICULUM POLICY

In general, a student will not be permitted to add or drop a course unless there is a definite and/or valid need for a change.  The change must be made before the end of the second week of a semester.  All changes must be approved with signatures from parents/guardians, teachers of classes involved, counselor and principal.  After this time all withdrawals will be recorded as WF for a final grade.  This will affect the grade point average, as would an F.  Exceptions will be at the discretion of the administration.

TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts are sent to the new school upon written request and $3.00 fee, as long as all financial obligations to STAA have been met.

GUIDANCE

 Child Abuse Laws

The Child Abuse and Neglect Act of the State of Wisconsin specifies that all school personnel and administration be mandated to report suspected abuses and neglect of children.

Personal Counseling

The adolescent years are a time of great personal development.  This period of life is full of excitement, adventure, and new levels of awareness as well as fear and confusion.  The guidance counselor supports students by listening, discussing coping skills, offering problem solving techniques, and helping students make appropriate choices. The guidance counselor works in tandem with parents, priests, and community professionals to insure a safe environment for the students.

Academic Counseling

The guidance counselor supports students’ academic endeavors by meeting with students as needed to check classroom progress.  Grades are monitored by means of report cards, deficiency notices and progress reports.  Whenever necessary, meetings with students, parents, teachers and administrators are held to insure positive academic progress.  The counselor assists students with yearly course selection and four-year plan preparations.

College/Career Counseling

The guidance area houses catalogs, videos and books concerning both college and career choices.  Colleges’ testing information, scholarship and financial information are available.  Visits with college representatives and on-going discussions with the guidance counselor assists students in their selection of post-secondary schools.  The guidance counselor prepares letters of recommendation to support students in their application for colleges and scholarships.  Counseling regarding work and the military are also available.

STAA LIBRARIES

The libraries offer an appropriate setting for quiet study, research and reading.   Students are welcome to use the secondary library before, during and after school.  The libraries are closed during the hours when there is no supervision.  A student can use the computers in the secondary library with the permission of the librarian or supervisor.  During the school day a student must get a pass from a classroom teacher or the librarian on duty prior to visiting the library.  If a student has a study hall in the secondary library, library rules and all school rules will be enforced.  The Elementary and Middle School Campus have designated library periods.

All books can be checked out for three to four weeks at the secondary campus.  Fines of twenty-five cents per day are charged on overdue books.  Lost or damaged books must be paid for by the student.

TEXTBOOK FINE POLICY

All textbooks must be covered.  If your text is not covered you will be assessed a $.25 fine after 10 school days.  Other fines are as follows:

Damage Type of Degree % of Replacement Cost
Lost Book 100%
Water Damage  100%
Profanity In/On  100%
Other Severe Damage   100%
Binding Loose  50%
Cover Damage (Major)  25%
Cover Damage (Minor)    10%
Writing in Text    20%

 
Self-reporting damage will reduce fines by 10%.  This excludes lost books and water damage.  Text in question remains the property of STAA.

These levels may seem extreme, but text resources are among the largest expenses encountered in education today.  Text in question remains the property of STAA.

ATTENDANCE

ABSENCES

  • 1. Absence Policy
    In case of absence, it is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to call the school office by 8:30 a.m.  EACH DAY OF ABSENCE THE STUDENT MUST BRING A NOTE FROM HOME FOR THE STUDENT’S FILE BEFORE IT IS NOTED AS AN EXCUSED ABSENCE.  Because attendance is an important factor in the world of work as well as in education, STAA feels that it is imperative students be in class each day unless the student is seriously ill.  The administration reserves the right to determine whether an absence is excused.  The following attendance policy will be in effect.
    **If a student has an excessive number of absences (10 per semester or more excused and/or unexcused) and is not doing the required class work in two or more classes, the student will be placed on academic probation for nine weeks.  If the student does not improve in the classroom and in attendance, a hearing will be held involving the guidance counselor, student, teachers, parents, lead teacher and administration.
  • 2. Excused/Unexcused Absences:
    For excused or unexcused absences over 10 per semester, the student may be placed put on medical excuse only.  (Student must have a written excuse from a doctor, nurse, dentist.)
    There are two (2) types of absences:
    1.         An EXCUSED ABSENCE is allowed when the school judges the reason sufficiently important to justify absence:  e.g. sickness.  The student is permitted to make up all work and tests without penalty.  All missed work must be made up within three school days and/or at the discretion of the instructor.
    2.         An UNEXCUSED ABSENCE is noted when the administration judges the reason for the absence to be insufficient.  The student receives no credit for work and tests missed.  All time missed will be made up at the discretion of the Administration.
    ***The parent has the right to keep a student from school for a sufficient reason.  The school has the right to judge this reason and determine whether the absence was necessary or has the right to judge this reason and determine whether the absence was necessary or unnecessary.  Please note:  A family trip is not necessarily a justifiable reason for absence from school and must be preapproved by the administrator.  Prearranged absence forms are available in each campus office.
  • 3. All requests for EARLY DISMISSAL must be presented in writing before the beginning of the school day to the office. *All students must sign out in the office before leaving school. They must all sign in when returning to school. If a student has a foreseen absence of one or more days, a prearranged absence form is available from the office. All make-up work is the responsibility of the student.
  • 4. In the case of cutting a class, the student will receive an F for the day and will not be allowed to make up class assignments in addition to having the time lost added to the absence tally.
  • 5. Suspended students incur unexcused absences. The student receives no credit for all work and tests missed.
  • 6. Students who become ill during the school day must first report to the school office. If unable to go to the school office immediately (ill in bathroom), students are to report as soon as possible or have another student report the illness. Parents will be contacted and students will be allowed to leave the building after parent/guardian makes arrangements for transportation or gives permission for the student to leave. Students who do not report to the school office will be considered cutting a class(es).
    a.         If the student misses 4 periods it is considered a half day of absence.  If a student misses 5 periods /5 hours or more, it is considered a whole day.  If a student misses school due to school related activities an S (School Related) will be put on the absentee card.
    b.         A student who is absent for illness or other reason (excluding funerals and school sponsored events) may not participate in extra-curricular activities.  Student athletes must be in school the entire day in order to practice or play on that day.  A student is considered to be in school all day if he/she is in attendance by 8 a.m.  Exceptions are made for medical appointments, funerals, and prearranged situations.  Athletes are expected to be in attendance at school by 8:00 a.m. on days following contests.  This is in effect even if the student returns late from a contest out of town.
    ***If a student needs to leave school before school is dismissed, he/she must bring a note from the parents before school begins and a phone call must be placed by the parents giving the student permission to leave.  Phone calls should be made between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. 

TARDIES – SECONDARY CAMPUS

  • 1. Tardies during the school day: A student who arrives late to school is to report to the school office for a late slip before going to class. This only applies to 1st and 5th hour. If the student has a note from the parents/guardians, (or a phone call has been made to the office excusing the tardiness) it is an excused tardy. Unexcused students who arrive more then ten (10) minutes late will be counted as absent in that class. Students are expected to be on time for every class throughout the day. The only tardies that will be considered excused are those when a student has been detained by a staff member and has a note from that staff member.
  • 2. If three (3) unexcused tardies occur per class, a detention will be assigned by the classroom teacher.

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE

Full Day Schedule
     8:10-2:45
     Lunch   11:10-11:45

Half-Day Schedule
     8:10-12:35

Mass Day Schedule
     8:30 Mass on Tuesdays

MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE

Full Day Schedule
     7:50-2:45

Half-Day Schedule
     7:50-12:45

Mass Day Schedule
     7:50-8:15
     8:30 Mass on Wednesdays shorten classes in the morning, 
          regular p.m. classes until 2:45

SECONDARY SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE

                Full Day Schedule                           Wednesday Mass
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

   Period   Time  Period   Time
   1  7:50-8:38  1   7:50-8:15
   2  8:41-9:24 Mass  8:30
   Break  9:24-9:34 Homeroom  9:30- 9:45
   3   9:37-10:20 2  9:48-10:24
   4   10:23-11:06  3  10:27-11:03
   Lunch  11:06-11:41 4  11:06-11:42
   5   11:44-12:27 LUNCH   11:42-12:12
   6  12:30-1:13  5   12:15-12:51
   7   1:16-1:59 6  1:54-1:30
   8   2:02-2:50 7   1:33:2:09
      8    2:12-2:50

Half-Day Schedule
     Period                          Time
     1                           7:50-8:38
     2                           8:41-9:24
     3                           9:27-10:10
     4                          10:13-10:56
     5                          10-59-11:42
     Lunch                11:42-12:14
     6                          12:17-12:50

SCHOOL CLOSING – SNOW DAYS

If it becomes necessary to close school, the information will be made available on the local radio and television stations.  Closing information will be broadcast between 5:30-7:30 a.m.  The radio and television stations will refer to the Marinette and/or Peshtigo School Districts.  If the Peshtigo School District is closed, the three campuses will be closed and students do not have to report.  If the Marinette School District is closed, the three campuses will be closed and students do not have to report.  If Marinette has a 2-hour delay, all three campuses will have a 2-hour delay and teachers and staff will report.  If Peshtigo has a 2-hour delay, the three campuses WILL HAVE SCHOOL and Peshtigo students will not be marked tardy.

The following radio stations will carry the announcements.  WAGN, WHYB, WMAM, & WLST.  The following television channels will carry school closings:  Channels 2,5, & 11.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

All parents/guardians were asked to complete an emergency card for each student.  This form is kept on file so that in case of an emergency when the parent/guardian cannot be located, the adult specified by the parent/guardian on the registration form will be contacted.  The school will continue to try to contact the parent/guardian.  It is important that changes in person/address/phone number be reported to the school as soon as possible.

PERMISSION TO TREAT FORM

Parents must fill out a Permission to Treat form for all students.  A copy of this form will be given to coaches, teachers, or chaperones who travel with students to games, go on field trips, or attend various competitions.  This form gives doctors and hospitals the right to treat a student without first contacting the parents.

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

If your child needs to take medication during the school day, whether it is a prescription medication or an over-the-counter medication, please follow these steps.  No medication will be administered by school personnel unless this policy is followed.

Prescription Medication

  • 1. Obtain a written statement from the prescribing physician giving the name of the medication, dosage, how to be given (by mouth, eye drops, etc.), and how often to be given. If any clarifications are needed, school personnel may contact physician.
  • 2. The parent/guardian must complete an “Administration of Medication Consent“. These forms are available in the office.
  • 3. The prescription medication must be supplied in the original pharmacy-labeled bottle indicating correct dosage and administration instructions. This information must be the same as in the physician statement and parent consent.
  • 4. If changes in the dosage take place, there needs to be an updated parent/guardians consent, a signed physician statement indicating the correct dosage and administration instructions and an updated pharmacy labeled bottle.

Over-the-Counter Medication (non-prescription)

  • 1. The parent/guardians must complete an “Administration of Medication Consent” form.
  •  2. Medication must be supplied in the original container with the student’s name written on the container.

Self-Medication

Responsible students may be allowed to carry and administer their own medication.  It is recommended that a written statement identifying the medication and granting permission be signed by the parent/guardian and be carried by the student.

STUDENT CONDUCT

DISCIPLINARY CODE

As with all rules and regulations of STAA, the Disciplinary Code is subject to revision during any part of the school year.  All disciplinary matters and disciplines imposed are subject to the approval of the administrator.

The goals of STAA Disciplinary Code are many:

  • to create and maintain a positive Christian environment 
  • to promote respect for every individual at STAA whether he/she is a member of the administration, staff, faculty or student body.
  •  to develop the character of our students
  • to foster the development of self-discipline
  • to provide an atmosphere which encourages excellence in learning and all school-related activities

To attain these goals, STAA is committed to applying a disciplinary code in a fair and consistent manner.  Those dealing with student discipline should strive to isolate the causes of the misbehavior and then focus on ways to prevent them.  Although discipline will be applied fairly, parents and students should be aware that depending on a student’s attitude, motivation, and the impact of his misbehavior, infractions of similar school regulations may be dealt with differently.  Students who fail to follow school regulations will be subject to one or more of the following disciplinary measures:

     Appropriate verbal reprimand.
     Conference with teacher with or without parents.
     Temporary removal from the classroom or other school activities.
     Detention
     Referral to the Administrator’s office
     In-school suspension
     Out-of-school suspension
     Behavioral contract
     Dismissal

It is essential that the person administering any of the above disciplinary measures does so in a calm and unemotional manner.  For the above disciplinary measures, the following definitions and conditions apply:

Detentions:  Detentions are designed to provide a period of reflection concerning misbehavior.  Detentions can be a recess, ½ or 1 hour long, and must be served within three school days of their assignment.  Failure to serve an assigned detention within three school days will result in a doubling of the detention time.  Failure to serve a doubled detention may result in an in or out of school suspension.  Any student who receives more than three detentions per semester may be declared ineligible for extra-curricular activities, club, and school related events.  The administration, in consultation with the appropriate advisor or coach, will determine the extent of the extra-curricular ineligibility.  (Students must have served all assigned detention time prior to the release of transcripts and other records.  (For students returning to STAA, all unserved detention time must be made up over the summer.)

In-school suspension:  In-school suspension is a period of time, generally one to three days, of in-school isolation of a student from the entire student body.  Though students serving an in-school suspension may receive credit for course work completed, they may not participate in any extra-curricular activities (e.g. sports, drama, clubs, etc.)

Out-of-school suspension:  Out-of-school suspension is a period of time during which a student is denied the privilege of attending STAA.  Out of school suspension will be used in cases of serious or multiple infractions of school policies.  A parental conference with the administrator is required before a student is readmitted to school.  Students serving an out-of-school suspension receive no credit for missed work but must keep up with their studies.  Students serving an out-of-school suspension may not participate in any extra-curricular activities (e.g. sports, drama, clubs, etc.)

Behavioral contract:  A behavioral contract is a written agreement between a student, his/her parents, and STAA that serious misbehavior will be dramatically modified or eliminated during a specified period of time.  Behavioral contracts will be drawn only as a last resort prior to the dismissal of a student from STAA

Dismissal:  Any student whose behavior is so seriously or continuously disruptive may be, at the discretion of the administration, dismissed from STAA.  Any student dismissed from school is required to withdraw.  Parents have the right to appeal the dismissal of their student.

PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION

Modesty, discretion, and common sense must govern all public displays of affection at STAA.  While nurturing and caring for one another is the goal of the STAA community, displays of affection such as kissing, fondling, cuddling, or handholding are out of place at school and school related activities.  Students will be advised of improper displays of affection.  Students who persist with inappropriate displays of affection will be subject to the disciplinary code at the discretion of the administrator.  Sexually explicit conduct of any kind is not allowed and will be subject to serious disciplinary action.

AUTOMOBILES AND PARKING LOTS

The parking lot is maintained for the benefit, convenience and protection of the students.  Use of STAA parking lot is a privilege, not a right.  Drivers must operate and park their cars in a safe and orderly fashion.  Drivers must also park their cars in the designated student parking spots.   No irresponsible driving will be tolerated.  Any student found violating safe driving practices on the school parking lot will be referred to the Administration for disciplinary action.  Students cannot park on the east side of the building in front of the school.  This is reserved for faculty.  Students are to register their vehicle(s) with the school office (each year) and keep registration current. 

If you ride a bike to school, the school assumes no responsibility.

BUS

Following are the bus rules established by the bus companies 

  • 1. Use only the bus and bus stop assigned.
  • 2. Behave appropriately at the bus stop.
  • 3. Remain seated, facing front, when the bus is in motion.
  • 4. Talk quietly and make no unnecessary noise.
  • 5. Do not talk to the driver when the bus is in motion unless it is necessary.
  • 6. Keep head and arms inside the bus.
  • 7. Do not litter the inside of the bus or throw anything out the window.
  • 8. Be quiet when the bus is crossing railroad tracks.
  • 9. Guests riding the bus must present a note to the lead teacher for her signature.

Infractions of the above rules may be brought to the attention of parents.  Continual abuse of bus privileges may result in the denial of transportation.

Bus routes and stops are planned and established by the Marinette Public School System in conjunction with the bus company.  Questions regarding routes may be directed to Mr. Tom Westlund at 732-0238.

Parents who wish to make requests for changes in routes or stops should contact the school district or bus company.  Students and parents are encouraged to immediately notify the Academy President and/or the school district, or bus company, of any safety hazards that they have observed during bus operations.

If your child will not be riding the bus on a particular day, a note must be sent to the school notifying us of the change in plans.

HARASSMENT POLICY

It is the policy of STAA to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from harassment.  Harassment is any discriminatory act or omission taken against a student, faculty or staff person because of sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, political affiliation, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, handicaps/disability or pregnancy.  Conduct may be considered harassment when it is unwanted, deliberate, or repeated.

Any student, faculty or staff who is harassed should immediately report the incident to the Administration.

Any incidents of Internet harassment should be reported to the administration.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

All students, faculty and staff of STAA are entitled to learn in an environment free from sexual harassment.  Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advance, sexual attention, unwelcome physical contact of a sexual nature, or unwelcome verbal expressions of a sexual nature.  Unwelcome physical or verbal contact of a sexual nature includes, but is not limited to, “The deliberate repeated making of unsolicited gestures or comments, or the deliberate repeated display of offensive, sexually graphic materials which are not necessary for educational purposes.”

Any student, faculty or staff who believes that he/she is being sexually harassed should immediately report the incident to the Administration.

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS ACADEMY NO TOLERANCE BULLYING POLICY

The Academy stresses the safety of faculty, staff, students and administration.  It is especially important that we stress the safety of our students.  At no time should a student feel that he/she is the target of unfair/unjust or demeaning treatment.  Such actions are often labeled as bullying.  This can be verbal, physical, or mental harassment.  The classroom teacher is the first to deal with each situation.  Instances of bullying will be handled on an individual basis, but some of the basic consequences could include the following:

1st Offense        The teacher/person who sees or hears about the offenses will talk to the student doing the bullying or harassing.  The classroom teacher will handle the initial situation and give the first consequence.  The incident will be reported to the lead teacher along with the consequences, which the teacher issued at the time.

            A.        Up to one hour detention.
            B.         Supervised lunch for up to two days.
            C.        Loss of recess for up to two days.

2nd Offense       The teacher who witnessed the incident will report and refer the student to the lead teacher, and they will discuss the incident.  The lead teacher will meet with the student in a timely fashion.  At this point, the parents will be notified by letter/phone call that their child has been bullying a student/students.  The following consequences could be given.

            A.        Up to two one hour detentions before or after school.
            B.         Supervised lunch period for up to a week.
            C.        Loss of Open campus for juniors/seniors.

3rd Offense       The teacher who observes the bullying incident will report and refer the student to the lead teacher.  The lead teacher will meet with the student to discuss the issue.  The lead teacher will notify the parents and request a conference with the teacher, student, and parent.  At this point the president could be called in to meet with all parties involved.  The result of this conference could result in the following consequences:

            A.        Up to five hours of detention.
            B.         In school suspension for two days.
            C.        Out-of-school suspension for one day.

Major bullying offenses such as pushing/shoving/hitting with the intention to do harm (Fighting)  In such an incident the student who is doing the bullying/fighting could be isolated for the rest of the day in one of two ways.  The student could be put isolation at the school and given his/her schoolwork or the parents could be called and the student sent home for the remainder of the day.

Students/parents should be made aware that repeated bullying incidents could be placed in the student’s file.

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE POLICY

STAA recognizes its responsibility to uphold the laws prohibiting the illegal use of drugs and alcohol to maintain an atmosphere of learning and social interactions that are drug-free.  Any of the actions listed below will results in the following consequences.

  • 1. Unlawful possession, use or distribution of controlled substances, illicit drugs, or alcohol by any student or employee on STAA property is strictly prohibited. (See also Diocesan Policy #4116.01)
  • 2. No student or employee shall be in possession of any drug paraphernalia on school premises or at any school sponsored activity.
  • 3. The use of a beverage containing alcohol, which includes beer or other malt beverages, wine, wine coolers, or distilled beverages on STAA premises is prohibited with the exception of Eucharistic celebrations or those school sponsored fund raising activities sanctioned by school administration.
  • 4. Students deciding to use alcohol or drugs prior to attending classes or school sponsored activities including sports and social events are in violation of this policy.

Student Consequences

      First Offense:  Parents will be contacted and informed of a violation.  The student will complete five hours of service/detention to the school.

      Second Offense:  The student will be suspended for three days and must receive an assessment by an outside agency agreed upon by both the family and the school.  The family and school must agree on how the recommendations will be fulfilled.  The cost for this assessment and treatment is the responsibility of the parents.

      Third Offense:  The student may be expelled.  Expulsion may be held in abeyance if the student pursues counseling and/or treatment.

      Smoking:  Any student found smoking or in possession of tobacco material will be subject to detention.  If the violation continues, the student will be face suspension and possible expulsion.  A policy is in place that an adult witnessing a smoking violation can notify the police who in turn can issue a ticket ($108 leading to subsequent court appearance).

WEAPONS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DEVICES

STAA is committed to upholding all local, state and federal laws concerning the use, concealment and possession of weapons and potentially dangerous devices as such weapons and devices are defined by Wis. Statutes, as amended, including but not limited to Chapter 941.  The use, concealment or possession of weapons and/or dangerous devices or look alike weapons on the STAA grounds and/or buildings, or at STAA sponsored functions held on public or private property, is strictly prohibited to students, employees and the general public.  Exceptions would be made for law enforcement personnel who possess a weapon in the line of duty and when approval is given by the administration beforehand for a weapon to be used for a legitimate educational purpose. If anyone is found in possession of a weapon, the following steps will be taken: 

  • 1. Law enforcement officials shall be notified as appropriate, for possible prosecution under local, state and/or federal law.
  • 2. Parents of students will be notified in all cases.
  • 3. Violations will be subject to disciplinary action independent of any prosecution. Discipline may include supervision and sanctions up to and including expulsion or termination.

Exceptions:  Law enforcement personnel may possess weapons in the line of duty.  Preapproved permission may be granted by administration for legitimate school use.

DUE PROCESS FOR STUDENTS/PARENTS

Every member of the STAA community is entitled to all the rights and privileges of Due Process.

There are specific channels to follow for the proper Due Process procedure.  Usually, all the steps would not be necessary and the problem can be solved early in the process.

If a student/parent has a complaint, the student/parent should follow the normal line of authority in seeking a solution to the problem.  The student/parent would first see the teacher, the Lead Teacher, the President, Board of Trustees, and the Diocesan Education Department.          For dismissal from STAA, the dismissal decision can be appealed through the following line of authority; the President, the Board of Trustees and the Diocesan Education Department.  If a student is dismissed from STAA, he/she may not attend STAA school-related functions for the remainder of the year.

LOCKERS

Lockers are in the instruction wings and excessive use disturbs students and teachers.  Students are encouraged to use their lockers with courtesy and common sense at all times.  For their protection, students are to use only the locker assigned to them.  If students wish to put locks on their lockers, they should give the office secretary a key or the combination.  No locks are allowed in Elementary and Middle school campuses.  Lockers and surrounding areas should be kept clean.  Interior locker doors that are found objectionable must be cleaned.  Lockers must be cleaned out on the day specified.  STAA will not be responsible for materials left after that day.  Lockers are school property.  They may be inspected at any time by school authorities.  If a locker door is stuck, the student should report it to the school office.

MISCELLANEOUS STUDENT CONDUCT CODE ITEMS

  • 1. Students must eat lunch in the designated area. Food may not be carried or eaten outside that area because of the maintenance problem this causes.
  • 2. Students may not leave the premises during the school day without receiving permission from the administration. The school is legally responsible for students and must know their whereabouts. Juniors and seniors are expected to follow the directives of open campus privilege.
  • 3. Students may not be in the instructional hallways except during class exchange or with a student pass.
  • 4. Students should be aware that they represent the school and one another at games and other extracurricular activities and thus should conduct themselves with honor and self-control.
  • 5. State law requires that each school have periodic fire and severe weather drills. When the alarm is sounded, students move quickly to the assigned exit and remain out of the building and assemble with their teacher until the return signal is sounded. Silence must be maintained when leaving the building.
  • 6. Announcements are made at the beginning and end of the school day.
  • 7. All posters and signs must be approved by the administration before they can be put up on the bulletin boards.
  • 8. Records will be held for students transferring out of STAA until all financial obligations (fines, fees, damages, losses, etc.) are met.
  • 9. All visitors to the building must obtain permission and a guest pass from the school office.
  • 10. Writing or passing notes during class is not allowed.
  • 11. Gum chewing is not allowed during any part of the school day. Food and soft drinks of any kind are not allowed in the academic wing of the school. Water is permitted, but each classroom teacher has the final word on this.

CELL PHONES

The use of cell phones in school campuses will be monitored very closely.  For safety, students are permitted to carry their cell phones in their backpacks, purses, and pockets.  However, cell phones must be turned off and not used during the school day.  During the school day, students can go to the school office to make phone calls, and parents can call the school to leave messages for their children.  School phones are available between classes.

Students can use their cell phones after school if necessary.

If a student abuses the above policy, the teacher, librarian, or study hall monitor will take the cell phone away from the student and bring it to the office.  After the first offense, the student can pick up the phone at the end of the day.  After the second offense, the parent must pick up the cell phone, and the student will serve a 60-minute detention.  If a third offense occurs, the student will lose the cell phone for an indefinite period of time and a conference will be held with the student and parents.

OTHER MECHANICAL DEVICES

No ipods, headphones, telephone text messaging, CD players, video games, blackberries, etc. will be allowed in school.  The electronic device will be taken from the student and returned at the end of the day.  The student will serve a 60-minute detention.  Second offense, the parent must pick up the electronic device and meet with the lead teacher.  The student will serve a 90-minute detention. Continued offenses involving electronic devices could result in an in-school suspension.

LUNCH AREA

  • 1. A designated area will be open for students to eat their lunches.
  • 2. Students must be in the lunch area and out of the instructional wing at the end of class exchange.
  • 3. FOOD MUST BE EATEN ONLY IN THE DESIGNATED AREA.
  • 4. Students will not be permitted to wander the corridors.
  • 5. It is important that students clean their tables and use the trash containers provided.
  • 6. Gambling of any form by students is prohibited in school. (Secondary)
  • 7. Students are not to use the locker rooms during the lunch hour without first receiving permission. A student may not linger in the locker rooms. (Secondary)

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS ACADEMY DRESS CODE 2008-09

Grades K-4

Shirts:
Style:    Loose fitting, maximum 3 button, polo short sleeve or long sleeve.  Turtleneck or mock neck.  Shirts may have the STAA logo (not required), but otherwise no labels or logos.
            Color:  solid navy, red, white, or light blue

Sweaters:
Style:    Cardigan, zip, or button.  Crew neck or V-neck pullover.  No labels or logos.  No decorations like sequins, rhinestones, etc.
            Color:  Navy, red, white, or light blue

Sweatshirts: 
Style:    Any STAA sweatshirt is allowed.  No other hooded sweatshirts are allowed in the classroom.  After 2006-2007 school year STAA hooded sweatshirts may only be worn to and from school or on jean days.  Plain colored crew neck sweatshirts or STAA crew neck sweatshirts are allowed.
            Color:  Navy, red, white, or light blue

Pants:
Style:    Twill pants with an appropriate waist with no skin showing.  No leggings, no denim.  Cargo pants allowed with close fitting pockets.  Capri pants allowed.
            Color:  Navy blue or khaki

Shorts/skorts:
Style:  Knee-length *Shorts/skorts can be worn April through October
            Color:  Navy blue or khaki

Jumpers:
Style:  To the knee; solid navy, red, white or light blue tights or shorts should be worn underneath

            Color:  Navy blue or khaki

Special considerations:

  • Shirts under polos:  Plain, knit, solid colored shirts or turtlenecks can be worn under polos.
  • Underwear:  Should never be seen
  • Prevention of exposed midriff:  Shirts need to cover the midriff at all times
  • Jewelry:  No dangling earrings
  • Makeup:  not allowed
  •  Shoes:  No open-toed shoes allowed.  Shoes with back straps, worn with socks, are allowed.  No flip flops, clogs, or wheels.  No heels over two inches.
  • Socks:  Solid colored socks need to be worn
  • Belts:  Optional
  • Hair:  Clean and reasonable groomed.  To be kept out of eyes.  No hats allowed in school
  • Mass Days:      No hooded sweatshirts or shorts to be worn to Mass
  • Jean Days:       Only clean jeans with no holes or rips allowed.  Shirts and sweatshirts allowed.  Any printing on clothing should be in good taste.  Information under “special considerations” still enforced.

Grades 5-8

Shirts: 
Style:  Loose fitting, maximum 3-button, polo short sleeve or long sleeve.  No more than two buttons unbuttoned.  Shirts may have STAA logo (not required), but otherwise no labels or logos.
            Color:  Solid white, pink, navy, hunter green, red, or black

Sweaters:
Style:  Cardigan, zip, or button.  Crew neck or V-neck pullover.  No labels or logos.  No decorations like sequins, rhinestones, etc.
            Color:  Solid white, navy, hunter green, red, or black

Sweatshirts:
Style:  Any STAA sweatshirt is allowed.  No other hooded sweatshirts are allowed in the classroom.  After 2006-2007 school year, STAA hooded sweatshirts may only be worn to and from school or on jean days.  Plain colored crew neck sweatshirts or STAA crew neck sweatshirts are allowed.
            Color:  Solid white, navy, hunter green, red, or black

Pants:
Style:    Twill pants with an appropriate waist with no skin showing.  No leggings, no denim.  Capri pants allowed.  Pants should not be tight.  Cargo pants allowed with close fitting pockets.
            Color:  Navy blue, khaki, or black

Shorts/Skorts:
            Style:  Knee length        *May be worn April through October
            Color:  Navy, khaki, or black

Special Considerations:

  • Shirts under polos:  Plain, knit, solid colored shirts or turtlenecks can be worn under polos.
  • Underwear:  Should never be seen
  • Prevention of exposed midriff:  Shirts need to cover midriff at all times
  • Jewelry:  No more than two piercing in each ear.  No other facial piercing.  No excessive chains.
  • Makeup:  Cover up/foundation allowed.  Lip gloss and chapstick allowed.  No eyeliner, eye shadow, or lipstick allowed
  • Shoes:  No open-toed shoes allowed.  Shoes with back straps, worn with socks, are allowed.  No flip flops, clogs, or wheels.  No heels over two inches.
  • Socks:  Solid colored socks need to be worn

Mass Days:

All students will wear navy or white polos.  No hooded sweatshirts or shorts to be worn during Mass.

Jean Days:       

Only clean jeans with no holes or rips allowed.  T-shirts and sweatshirts allowed.  Any printing on clothing should be in good taste.  Information under “special considerations” still enforced.

DRESS CODE

Grades 9-12

Shirts:
Style:    Loose fitting, maximum 3-button, polo short sleeve or long sleeve.  No more than two buttons unbuttoned.  Shirts may have STAA logo (not required), but otherwise no labels or logos.  No tight fitting shirts.
            Color:   Any solid color

Sweaters:
Style:    Cardigan, zip, or button.  Crew neck or V-neck pullover.  No labels or logos.  No decorations like sequins, rhinestones, etc.
            Color:  Any solid color

Sweatshirts:
Style:    Any STAA or appropriate school logo sweatshirt (hooded or crew) will be allowed.  No hooded sweatshirts can be worn during Mass.
            Color:   Any solid color

Pants:
Style:    Twill pants with an appropriate waist with no skin showing.  No leggings, no denim.  Cargo pants allowed with close fitting pockets.  Capri pants are allowed.  Pants should not be tight.
            Color:   Navy, khaki, and black

Special Considerations:

  • Shirts under polos:  Plain, knit, solid colored shirts or turtlenecks can be worn under polos.
  • Underwear:  Should never be seen
  • Prevention of exposed midriff:  Shirts need to cover midriff at all times
  • Jewelry:  No more than two piercing in each ear.  No other facial piercing.  No excessive chains.
  • Makeup:  No extreme makeup
  • Shoes:  Shoes with toes and heels covered.  Sandals with back straps are allowed with socks.  No flip flops, clogs, or wheels.  No heels over two inches.
  • Socks:  to be worn
  • Belts:  Optional
  • Hair:  Clean and reasonably groomed.  To be kept out of eyes.  No hats allowed in school.

Mass Days:      All students will wear navy, white or green polos.  No hooded sweatshirts to be worn during Mass.

Jean Days:        Only clean jeans with no holes or rips allowed.  T-shirts and sweatshirts allowed.  Any printing on clothing should be in good taste.  Information under “special considerations” still enforced.

ACTIVITIES

 SERVICE – LEADERSHIP

STAA encourages students to become involved in school leadership and service to our community.

The following criteria are used to determine excellence in leadership and/or service:

LEADERSHIP

  • Promotes school activities
  • Holds school offices and positions of responsibility
  • Contributes ideas which improve school citizenship
  • Promotes cooperation between the faculty and students
  • Upholds the rules and standards of the school
  • Shows qualities of initiative (delegates responsibility)
  • Is able to get others to work with him/her with a positive attitude
  • Influences positively
  • Complies with school regulations, such as dress code, locker rules, etc.
  • Shows reverence for religious activities

SERVICE

  • Shows willingness to act on committees, panels, etc.
  • Represents school in inter-school activities
  • Renders service to the school and/or community with a positive attitude
  • Performs extra classroom duties
  • Shows willingness to give up leisure time after school as well as during school
  • Shows initiative

STAA ORGANIZATIONS

Earth Club:  This is primarily a service organization involved in yard and community clean up and recycling.  Pizza parties, fundraisers, and possible trips are also part of the agenda.

Yearbook (Plume):  The yearbook staff is involved in all aspects of getting the yearbook ready for publication.  This includes photography, advertising, and layout and design.

World Language Club:  This group focuses on providing members with experiences from other cultures and includes World Language Week activities, which includes viewing fine arts displays, visiting ethnic restaurants, and attending cultural shows of various nationalities.  A discounted self-pay trip to Europe is planned every two/three years.

Windsor Players:  STAA drama organization presents productions to help students discover the joys of theater by participating in onstage and backstage activities.  Drama appreciation is also learned by attending other theater productions.

Our Lady of Lourdes National Honor Society:  This is a select group of students who have earned a 3.2 G.P.A., experienced a personal interview with faculty members, and who then have been invited to become a member of the society.  The group performs service activities for the school and the community.  (Grades 9-12)

Hi-Q:  This is a year-long academic challenge open to students who are willing to study and compete against teams from other area schools.  Students must have a 3.0 G.P.A. and can apply in the spring.

Student Ambassadors:  These students are selected by the teachers to represent their school and to promote the school at all activities.  Their major goal is to assist with the recruitment of students by fun activities when visiting the schools and holding a Step Up Day.

Cheerleaders:  Any student who maintains a passing G.P.A. and who will positively represent the school can try out for cheerleading.  These students are responsible for pep and enthusiasm at home and away athletic activities.

Liturgical Committee:  This group of students from all class levels participates in active ministry through the planning and leading of all school liturgies and prayer services.

Student Council:  This is the governing body of the students.  The members are elected by their peers to represent the student body by presenting suggestions, voting on activities, such as 50/50 raffles, Blood Drive, organizing Homecoming and Winterfest, and responding to needs of the school.

JUNIOR-SENIOR OPEN CAMPUS

  • 1. Open campus will be confined to juniors and seniors once parents sign an Open Campus form.
  • 2. Underclass students are not to accompany juniors and seniors during open campus.
  • 3. Once the parents sign the form granting open campus, juniors and seniors will automatically have this privilege unless individual parents indicate otherwise. Junior and seniors on disciplinary probation will not be permitted open campus for the period of their probation.
  • 4. The following regulations will apply to leaving and returning to school:
  • a. Juniors and seniors are to leave immediately at the beginning of lunch and, if they return early, they are to report directly to the gym area.
  • b. No loitering or rowdiness in the halls.
  • c. No loitering or rowdiness in the parking lot.
  • d. No smoking on school property
  • e. Juniors and seniors must return on time for class.
  • 5. Juniors and seniors accept CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY for enforcement of these regulations and realize that any infraction of the above, or of the alcohol and drug regulations of the general school code will jeopardize the privilege of Open campus for the individual and/or the entire junior and senior classes.
  • 6. Junior and Senior Open Campus can be suspended by the Administration for individuals or both classes if there are repeated violations.

DANCE POLICY

  • 1. Adequate Supervision
  • a. This will consist of teachers, parents and security personnel.
  • b. A faculty member will attend and assume responsibilities for the dance which include, but are not limited to:
  • 1. All chaperones must have had Virtus Training.
  • 2. The opening and the closing of the gym.
  • 3. The implementation of a rotation schedule.
  • 4. The briefing of chaperones regarding responsibilities.
  • 5. The chaperone will have final jurisdiction in any and all disputes.
  • 6. Notify the administration of all events before and after the dance.
  • 2. Dress Code:
  • a. Appropriate clothing is required.
  • b. Jeans are acceptable if so designated.
  • 3. The use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs is prohibited at the dance. Students suspected to be under the influence will be turned over to the faculty member present whereupon the police will be called.
  • 4. Coats, purses, and hats will not be allowed in the dance area.
  • 5. Dances will begin at 8:30 and end at 11:30.
  • 6. The dances are held for high school students and their guests, if guests are allowed.
  • 7. Above policies apply to all in attendance.

JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM

The Junior/Senior Prom will be held during the first part of May.  The decorating and supervision of the gymnasium, dinner, dance, and clean up will be the responsibility of selected advisor.  The faculty chairperson will be appointed by the lead teacher.  The student chairperson under the leadership of the faculty chairperson will be the senior class president or his/her designate.  The location of the prom, which includes the dinner and the dance, will be determined by the administration and the faculty prom advisor.  Every effort will be made to establish a closed prom situation eliminating the problem of student misconduct, which is often a problem, associated with prom.  The prom is paid for by the couples attending prom and this fact must be considered when planning the prom.  School sponsored prom activities will end at midnight, and at that time the parents will be responsible for the conduct and safety of their sons/daughters.