St. Boniface School ParentandStudentHandbook

Lafayette Catholic Schools Mission Statement

Our Mission is to serve God

by providing a challenging academic education integrated with Catholic values and morals

developing the whole person spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially.

Heshepherds.Weshape.Theyshine.

St. Boniface Catholic School Statement of Purpose

St. Boniface School fosters spirituality and academic excellence

in a distinctive Catholic Franciscan environment with high expectations for students in grades four to six

by developing the whole person and facilitating the success of all students.

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St. Boniface School Parent & Student Handbook

Introduction Mission Statement of Diocese of Lafayette 1 Mission Statement of St. Boniface School 1 Philosophy of St. Boniface School 5 Administration Bishop 5 Director of Pastoral Office for Education 5 Pastor 5 Board of Trustees 6 Board of Directors 6 Executive Director 6 Finance Committee 6 Principal 7 Principal Designee 8 Teachers 8 School Staff 8 Admission Policies Nondiscrimination Policy 8 Admission Requirements 8 Admission Priority 9 Children with Special Needs 9 Belief Statement 9 Financial Aid 9 Religious Formation Religious Instruction 9 Classroom Prayers 10 Community Service 10 Grading for Religion 10 Liturgical Devotions 10 Academic Formation Accreditation 10 Assessments 10 Calendar 10 Curriculum 11 Homework 11 Amount of Time 11 Absence of Child 11 Missing or Incomplete Work 11 Vacations with Homework 11 Learning Difficulties 11 Multi-Media 11 School Daily Schedule 12 Student Teachers 12 Textbooks 12

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Record Keeping Attendance Records 12 Attendance Notification 12 Attendance Truancy 13 Attendance Half Day 13 Attendance Tardy 13 Grade Book 13 Grading Procedure 13 Federal Educational Rights to Privacy 13 Access to Records - Non Custodial Parent 14 Permanent Cumulative Records 14 Health Records 14 Student Name Change 14 Progress Reports 14 Report Cards 14 Promotion 15 Placement 15 Retention 15

Supervision of Students

Celebrations/Treats 15 Private Parties 16 Child Abuse or Neglect 16 Protecting God’s Children 16 Dress Code/Uniforms 16 Field Trips 16 Medication on Field Trip 17 Gum and Candy 17 Interrogation of Students 17 Leaving School Grounds 17 Lunch Time 18 Recess 18 Noise 18 Telephone Calls 18 Volunteers and Non-Staff 19 Discipline Atmosphere of Respect 19 Corporal Punishment 19 Discipline Code 19 Dress Code/ Uniforms 19 Dress Code - Exceptions (N.U.T. & Spirit) 19 Dress Code - Spirit Award Day 20 Due Process 20 Harassment 20 Search and Seizure 20 Serious Offenses 21 Substance Abuse 21 Suspension - In School 21 Suspension - Out of School 21

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Communication Availability 22 Bulletin – Parent 22 Communication 22 Conferences: Parent/Teacher 22 Conferences: Parent/Teacher/Principal 22 Confidentiality 22 Money Collections 22 Visits to Classrooms 22 Health and Safety

Accident/Illness 23 Arrival and Departure 23 Asbestos 23 Emergency School Closing 23 Emergency School Delay 23 Emergency School Dismissal 23 Illness of a Student 24 Illness – Medication 24 Illness – Communicable Disease 24 Student Health Records 24 Immunizations 25 Medication 25 Meningococcal Disease 25 Student Accident/Injury 26 Security 26 Smoke Free and Alcohol Free 26 Student Athletic Activities Attitude 26 Academics and Conduct 26 Athletic Uniforms 27 Greater Lafayette Area Special Services 27 Parent Organizations Parent Teacher Organization 27 Volunteers 27 Agreement/Amendments 28

Appendix a. Prayers Children Should Know b. Internet/Computer Use Policy c. Asbestos Information d. Uniform Policy e. Field Trip Permission Form f. Parent Request for Dispensing Medicine

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St. Boniface School Philosophy Of Education

ThemembersofSt.BonifaceSchoolareprivilegedtofollowChrist’smandate:“Goteachallnations...toloveGodandloveneighbor...asIhavelovedyou.“ Educatingchildrenforthesocialconditionsinwhichweliveisachallengingtask.Weaseducatorsendeavortohelpeachstudentdevelophis/herGod‐givenpotential,togrowspiritually,tomakeapositivecontributiontosociety,andultimatelyattainthesublimeendforwhichhe/shewascreated.TheteachingstaffisguidedbytheprincipaltoteachasJesusdid,therebyfulfillingthefourfoldpurposeofCatholiceducation,namely:

1.Message‐toteachCatholicdoctrine 2.Community‐tobuildcommunity 3.Worship‐toparticipateintheliturgical&sacramentallifeoftheChurch 4.Service‐toserveGodandothers

Administration Bishop TheBishopisresponsibleforthesupervisionaswellasthefosteringofcatchesisinthedioceseasdescribedintheNationalCatecheticalDirectory.Heischargedto“devotehimselfpersonallytotheworkoftheGospel,”andto“supervisetheentireministryoftheworkinregardtotheflockcommittedtohiscare”. Incarryingoutthisresponsibility,theBishopensuresthatcatecheticalgoalsandprioritiesareestablishedfortheCatholiccommunity,necessarystructuresexist,andthatappropriateprogramsaredesigned,implementedandevaluatedinaccordancewiththerecommendedtextbooksoftheUnitedStatesConferenceofCatholicBishops.Hetakeseveryopportunitytopreachandteach.Hesummonshispeopletofaithandstrengthenstheminit. Inhelpingparentsasprimaryeducatorsoftheirchildren,theBishopisassistedbyparents,educationaladministrators,teachers,catechists,womenandmenreligious,clergy,andthediocesanstaff.(DioceseApril11,B100) Pastor ThePastor,astherepresentativeofthejuridicpersonanddesignatedparishleader,hasthefollowingresponsibilities: a)elicitsanddevelopslocalleadership;

b)collaborateswithandsupportstheprincipal; c)assessesandappraisestheprincipal’sperformanceatleastannually; d)contactstheDirectorofEducationbyMarch1iftheprincipalisnotgoingtobe offeredacontract; e)terminates,whennecessary,aprincipalduringaschoolyearonlyforjustcause andconsultswiththeDirectorofEducationandtheDirectorofHuman Resourcesbeforesuchterminationisactivated; f)selectsanewprincipal(inaccordancewithrecommendedsearchprocedures); g)approvesemergencyexpendituresapartfromthebudgetandkeepstheparish councilandfinancecommitteeapprisedofsuchexpenditures; h)workscooperativelywithparents,teachers,schooladvisoryboard,home‐school organizationandotherindividualschargedwiththedirectionofCatholic schoolingintheparishordiocese; i)entersintoanagreementofcommitmentandfinancialsupportwithotherparishes withoutaCatholicschool,whowishtosendstudentstotheparishschool; j)collaborateswiththeprincipalintheestablishmentofaschooladvisorycommittee;

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k)facilitatesthesixmonthperiodicasbestossurveillancewithwrittenrecords retainedin the parish office; l) ensures OSHA training for all employees; and m) oversees the implementation of the Dallas Charter. .(DioceseApril11,B400)

Board of Trustees TheBoardofTrusteesoftheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystemisresponsiblefortheorganizationanditsactivitiesintheareasofCatholicity,BudgetandFinancialViabilityandLeadership..

1. Catholicity‐ToensuretheCatholiccharacterandidentityoftheschoolsoperatedbytheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystem.

2. BudgetandFinancialViability–ToapprovetheAnnualBudgetandmajorcapitalexpendituresfortheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystem,includingtheorganization’sannualauditedfinancialstatementsandbudget.

3. Leadership‐ToopenandcloseaLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystemschoolthatispartoftheschoolsystemorproposedtobecomepartoftheschoolsystem.

TheBoardofTrusteesshallmeetatleastonetimeperyearorasneeded.

Board of Directors TheBoardofDirectorsisa“BoardofLimitedJurisdiction”,responsibletooverseetheoperationoftheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystem.TheBoardwilloverseethemanagementoftheaffairsoftheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystemCorporationanditsaffiliatedschools.TheBoardwillprovideoversightinallmattersrelatingtotheAdvancementofCatholicMission,theEducationalMinistry,Operations,MarketingandDevelopment,andotherrelatedprogramsandactivitiestobecarriedoutbytheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystemanditsaffiliatedschools.TheBoardshallapproveand/oramendpolicy,developthesystemstrategicplanandschoolsstrategicplans,approvetheannualoperationgoalsandplans,andreviewandsubmittheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystemfinancialplanforapprovalbytheTrustees.TheBoardofDirectorsshallmeetatleast6timeseachyearorasnecessaryatthecalloftheExecutiveDirectorortheChairperson.Executive Director TheExecutiveDirectorshallbethepersonhavingoverallresponsibilityforallfunctionsandoperationsfortheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystem,includingbutnotlimitedtotheapproval,hiring,evaluation,andrehiringorterminationofallLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystemcentralofficestaffandtheprincipalsofallschoolsoperatedbytheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystem.TheExecutiveDirectorshallworkcloselywiththePrincipals,BoardofDirectors,parentgroups,andothergroupswithintheschoolcommunitiesthecomprisetheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystemand,assuch,hasthegeneralchargeandcontrolofitspersonnelandbudget,educationanddevelopmentprograms,recruitmentandadmissions,businessaffairsandfacilities.AlloftheseactivitiesaretobecarriedoutinconcertwiththephilosophyandthestrategicobjectivesoftheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystem.TheExecutiveDirectorwillactinaccordancewithallschoolanddiocesanpoliciesandprocedures. FINANCE COMMITTEE TheFinanceCommitteeoftheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystemhasprimaryresponsibilityofoverseeingallaspectsofthefinancialmattersoftheschoolsystem.

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1. PrepareandpresentforreviewandrecommendationoftheBoardofGovernanceandthentheTrusteestheLCSSbudgetincludingbudgetingexpenses,establishingteachersandstaffsalariesandproposedtuitionscale.

2. ReviewmonthlythecurrentfinancialstatementsofLCSS.3. Approveallexpenditures$500orgreaterpriortopurchasing.4. PrepareallfinanciallyrelatedpoliciesfortheLCSS.5. ReportpertinentfinancialinformationtotheBoardofGovernance.6. Appointthemembersoftheinvestmentcommitteeandoverseetheiroperations.7. AppointthemembersoftheCCFacilitiescommitteeandoverseetheiroperations.8. ResponsibletoevaluatetheperformanceoftheFinanceOfficerandsupportstaff.9. Electachairperson10. RecommendthehiringoftheFinanceOfficerandStafftotheGovernanceBoardforreviewthenontheTrusteesforfinalapproval.

Principal Theprincipalisexpectedtoprovidespiritual,educational,andprofessionalleadershiptotheschoolcommunity.SpiritualLeadership

• Theprincipalfocusesonthespiritualformationandfaithdevelopmentofthestudentsandstaffmembers.

• Commitstoalifeofprayer,service,andactiveparishparticipation• ParticipatesintheEcclesialLayMinistryprogramoritsequivalent• Createsandsustainsafaithcommunitythroughprayer,liturgy,andspiritual

traditions• OverseestheimplementationofNationalStandardsandBenchmarksforEffective

CatholicElementaryandSecondarySchools• Ensurestheintegrationoffaithwithacademicrigorandserviceopportunities• OverseesthereligioncurriculumandACREassessments• Providesspiritualenrichmentopportunities,suchasthediocesanF.I.R.Eprogram,for

teachersandstaffmembers• Establishespositiveworkingrelationshipswiththepastor,schoolpersonnel,

students,parents,schooladvisorycouncil,parishstaffmembers,parishioners,andcommunitymembers

• Implementsaprocessforwritingand/orreviewingtheschool’svision,statementofpurpose,philosophy,goalsandobjectivesalignedwiththeaccreditationrequirements.

EducationalLeadership• Theprincipalfocusesontheacademicformationandadvancementofstudentsand

staff• Recruits,hires,andevaluatesprofessionalandsupportstaff• Placesandassignsstafftomeettheneedsofstudentsandtheschoolcommunity• Providesorientationfornewstaffmembers• Developsandimplementsaprofessionaldevelopmentprogramforallstaff• Collaborateswithstaffmembersconcerningtheimplementationandevaluationof

IndianaAcademicStandardsandtheCommonCoreCurriculum• Facilitatescommunicationandinstructionaldecision‐makingamongstaffmembers• Encouragesinstructionalstrategiesandtechniquesthatmeetthestudents’diverse

needs.• Implementsrequiredassessments,suchasISTEP+,IREAD,ACRE,etc,asmandatedby

theIndianaDepartmentofEducationandtheDioceseofLafayette

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• Analyzesassessmentdatatodeterminecurricularandinstructionaldirection• Providessupervisionofstudentsandpromotesstudentresponsibilityinan

organizedanddisciplinedenvironment• Facilitatesanatmosphereconducivetoteachingandlearning• Ensuresthedevelopment,implementation,andmonitoringofformalplans,suchas

SchoolImprovementPlan,ReadingPlan,TechnologyPlan,etc.• EnsuresandfacilitatestheprocessforAdvancEdAccreditation• ImplementsandupdatesschoolReadingPlaninaccordancewithIndiana

DepartmentofEducationrequirements(DioceseApril11,B700) Principal Designee Each principal must identify a teacher or other professional staff member to act as the principal’s designee when the principal is out of the building. (DioceseApril11,B750) Teachers Teachersarethemostimportantsinglefactorcontributingtothesuccessoftheschool.Theyaredirectlyresponsibletotheprincipal.Theymusthavegraduatedfromastandardaccreditedfor‐yearcollegeoruniversity,holdavalidlicensetoteach,anddemonstrateawillingnesstosupportCatholicmoralvalues.(LCSSBoard#103) School Staff Manyotherpeopleareonstaffateachschoolasan“atwillemployee”toprovidesupporttotheteachersandadministrationoftheschool.

Admission Policies Nondiscrimination Policy AllCatholicSchoolsintheDioceseareequalopportunityemployers.Employmentisavailabletoallpersonsbasedontheirjob‐relatedmeritsandqualifications,andwithoutdiscriminationonthebasisofrace,color,age,disability,handicap,nationalorethnicorigin,orsex.ConsistentwiththereligiousmissionandteachingoftheCatholicChurchaswellasfederalandstatelaw,theDiocesereservestherighttorequirethatemployeesforsomepositionswithinthePastoralOfficeforEducation,aswellassomepositionswithintheschools,beheldbypracticingCatholics.Incompliancewithfederallaw,thePastoralOfficeforEducationannuallywillprovideaNoticeofNondiscriminationtobepublishedin“TheCatholicMoment”.ThisnoticeistobepublishedduringthefirstquarteroftheschoolyearandfulfillsthenoticerequirementforallCatholicschoolsintheDioceseofLafayette‐in‐Indiana.(DioceseApril11,C100) Admission Requirements ToinsurethateverychildisplacedintheLafayetteCatholicSchools,newfamilieswillregisterinto“thesystem”ratherthanatanindividualschool.Thisensuresthebesteducationalexperienceforthechildandusesthefacilitiesandstaffefficiently.Everyeffortwillbemadetoenrollthestudentsattheschooloftheirchoice.

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Iftheirfirstpreferencecannotbeaccommodated,theschoolswilltrytograntthemtheirsecondpreferenceifpossible.Thefollowingcriteriawillbeusedinattemptingtobestaccommodatethefamily/student(s)andtheLCSSenrollmentbalance:

1. Family/student(s)preference2. Parish3. Transportation4. Classsize(LCSSBoard#111)5. Atthetimeofregistration,thefollowingistobepresented:

a. HealthCertificate b. BirthCertificate c. ImmunizationRecord d. BaptismalCertificate(ifCatholic) e. SocialSecurityNumber

Admission Priority AdmissionprioritytoCatholicschoolsisgiventoparishCatholicchildren.Allotherstudentsarewelcomewhenspaceisavailablewiththeunderstandingthat:

1. Allstudentsparticipatefullyinthereligioninstructionalprogram.2. Onceanon‐Catholicstudentisaccepted,re‐registrationisnotdeniedbecauseof

increasedclasssize.3. Studentswithdisabilitiesaretobeaccommodatedinschoolswhenthestudentcan

benefitfromtheschoolenvironmentandacademicprogramprovidedinsmallandlargeinstructionalgroups.NeitherschoolsnorschoolstaffsoftheDioceseofLafayette‐in‐Indianaareequippedtoprovideone‐to‐oneinstruction.

Children with Special Needs Studentswithspecialneedsmaybeenrolledwhenminoradjustmentscanbemadefortheireducation.Schoolsworkcooperativelywithlocalpublicschoolstoprovidethebestpossibleplacementandaccommodationspossible. Belief Statement Allfaculty,staffandparentsorguardiansareexpectedtosigntheBeliefStatementoftheLafayetteCatholicSchoolsassuringthattheywillsupportandabidebytheseideals. Financial Aid Educationgrantsareavailabletothoseinfinancialneed.Applicationformsareobtainedfromthebusinessoffice,schooloffice,orparishrectory.Applicantswillbenotifiedastotheamountoftheiraward.Laterapplicantswillbeconsideredbasedontheavailabilityoffunds.

Religious Formation Religious Formation TheCatholicschoolteacheriscalled,chosen,andcommittedtothetotaleducationofthestudents.Theteachersstrivetoprovideconditionsfavorabletoeffectexcellenceintheschoolandfortheacademic,moral,andspiritualachievementofthestudents.Religious Instruction Work,worshipandcommunityservicearecomponentsofcatecheticalministry.Therefore,avarietyofexperiencesandopportunitiesfortotalspiritualdevelopmentaretobeatthe

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centeroftheschool.SpecialinstructionistobegiveninCatholicdoctrine,Scripture,forsacramentalpreparations,forcelebrationoftheliturgy,andfortheobservanceoftheliturgicalseason.InstructionistobegiventotheeffectthatactiononbehalfofjusticeisaconstitutivedimensionoftheGospel.Instructionistobeinaccordwiththeageandthedevelopmentofthestudents.Allstudentsreceivereligiousinstructionaspartoftheacademiccurriculumoftheschool. Classroom Prayers TraditionalCatholicprayersaretaughteachyearaccordingtothecurriculumguideandschoolguidelines.Studentsprayinthemorningafterthesecondbell,beforeeatinglunch,afternoonrecess,andattheendoftheschoolday.Prayingshouldalsobeintroducedatappropriatetimesthroughouttheschoolday.Prayersshouldincludebothformalandspontaneoustypes.SeeAppendix.Community Service Studentsareguidedtoassistotherslessfortunatebyprayers,sacrifices,visits,makingarticles,collectionsandfundraisers.Grading for Religion Religiouseducationistoprovideopportunitiesforinformation,formation,andtransformationofthestudent.Theonlyelementtobegradedisthatofinformationandparticipation.Therefore,areligiongradeistoreflectthestudent'sknowledgeofdoctrine,principles,practice,andliturgyflowingfromtheCatholicChristianmessageandnotthequalityofformationortransformationtakingplaceinastudent'severydaybehavior.Allstudentsreceiveagradeinreligion. Liturgical Devotions ThestudentswillparticipateinvariousliturgicaldevotionsaccordingtotheseasonsandfeastdaysoftheChurchsuchas:Advent,Lent,HolyWeek,andHolyDays.Devotionsmayincludetherosary,Benediction,prayerservices,StationsoftheCrossandadorationoftheBlessedSacrament. StudentsattendHolyMasseveryThursdayat8:15a.m.andonFirstFridayatthe12:10Mass.Parentsarealwaysinvited.StudentsmaysitwiththeirfamilyduringMass.ClassesarescheduledtoparticipateinMasswithanintroductionofthetheme,readings,psalmresponse,alleluiaverse,prayersofthefaithful,andoffertorygifts.

Academic Formation Accreditation St.BonifaceSchoolisawardedcontinuingaccreditationbytheStateofIndiana,andwiththeNorthCentralAssociation,CommissiononAccreditationandSchoolImprovementandAdvancED.(NCACASI). Assessments The teacher assesses the students' work on a regular basis. Formative assessments are utilized to evaluate students ongoing growth. ISTEP+ and NWEA are also used to evaluate student progress. Progress reports are distributed mid quarter to children for their parents. Report cards are sent home quarterly. Teachers are encouraged to notify parents of possible academic problems by note, phone call, email and/or conference when the problem warrants attention.

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Calendar TheLafayetteCatholicSchoolsrequires180daysofstudentinstructionwithanadditional10workdaysforteachers. Curriculum Curriculum,broadlydefined,includesalltheguidedlearningexperiencesofthestudentunderthedirectionoftheteacherandschool.TheschoolcurriculumincludesthecontentoftheCoreCurriculumGuidefromtheDioceseofLafayetteandtheStateCurriculumfromIndiana.Teachersrefertothestandardsasindicatedinthechecklistbinder.Studentexperiencesandparticipationinthereligious,intellectual,cultural,physical,social,andcivicactivities,bothintheclassroomandoutsidetheschoolarepartofthecurriculum. Homework

Amount of Time Homework is assigned as a reinforcement of the learning at school. It is designed to be a means of review and of comprehension and enrichment of the subject matter. Ordinarily homework is not given on weekends. The approximate times students are expected to spend on homework are: Grade 4 30 to 45 minutes Grade 5 40 to 55 minutes Grade 6 45 to 60 minutes Absence of Child Ifaparentrequestshomeworkforanabsentchild,itmustbedonebyphoneornotebefore12noon.Theteachershouldsendthehomeworktotheofficeby2:30p.m.forparentstopickitupfromtheschoolofficebetween2:30and3:30. Missing or Incomplete Homework Thechildrenarerequiredtolistassignmentsinanassignmentnotebook.Ifstudentshavemissingorincompletehomeworktheywillreceiveahomeworknotice.Theparentsignsthisnoticeandseesthattheirchildcompletesthemissinghomeworksothatitmaybeturnedinthenextday.Ifthechilddoesnotreturnthesignednoticeandthecompletedhomeworktotheteacherthefollowingdaytheteacherwillnotifytheparent.Alateassignmentgradeisreducedbytenpercent. Homework – Vacations Vacations are discouraged during the school year and should be planned during scheduled breaks. Instruction time in the classroom is important and cannot be made up. In addition, a teacher’s plan may change from day to day. Therefore, no school work will be given by teachers to vacationing students. It is the parents’/students’ responsibility to see that work is made up after returning to school. Learning Difficulties Learningdifficultiesofstudentsarediagnosedonaregularbasis.TeachersorparentsmayrequestaneducationalevaluationthroughGreaterLafayetteAreaSpecialServices(GLASS)forlearningdifficulties.Referralformsareintheprincipal'soffice.TheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystemendeavorstoeducateallstudentswithinthelimitsoftheschooleducationalprogram.Theschoolsarenotrecipientsoffundingforwhatistermed“specialeducation”andtherefore,arenotinapositiontoeducateeveryone.

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Multi-media Educationalvideos,computerprograms,andmaterialsareavailableinthefacultylounge.Materialsarereturnedwhenfinished.Onlyapprovededucationalvideosandfamilyratedvideos(noPGratedvideos)maybeusedinforstudentviewing. Schedule - Daily School Schedule 7:45a.m. Teachersarrive 7:50 Bellringsandstudentsgototheirhomeroom 8:00 Bellringsandclassesbegin 11:40 Lunchbeginsintheclassroom 12:00 Bellringsforstudentrecessandteacherlunch 12:30p.m. Bellringsendrecess 3:00 Bellringsdismissstudents 3:30 Teachersmayleave Student Teachers Studentteachersmaybeplacedwithexperiencedteachersofdemonstratedcompetence.TheprincipalensuresthatnoLafayetteCatholicstudentwillhavemorethanonestudentteacherinagivensemesterandthatnoLafayetteCatholicstudentwillhaveastudentteachermorethanonesemesterinagivendiscipline.Nostaffmemberwillberequiredtotakeonastudentteacher.(LCSBoard#106) Textbooks TextbookrecommendationisdonebythecombinedfacultiesoftheLafayetteCatholicElementarySchoolsusingtheapprovedlistoftextbooksfromtheIndianaDepartmentofEducation.ThetextbookselectionisuptotheschoolprincipalsinceeachtextbookselectedistobealignedwiththediocesanCoreCurriculumGuideandnotbecountertoCatholicChristianteachingstowhichCatholicschoolsarecommitted.Studentsareexpectedtotakereasonablecareofallbooksentrustedtothemduringtheschoolyear.Intheeventabookislostordamaged,thestudentwillbeexpectedtopayforthecostofanewbookorpayfordamages.

Record Keeping

Theteachermaintainsaccurate,complete,andcorrectrecordsofdailyoralandwrittenworkasrequiredbydiocesanpolicyandadministrativeregulation.Allschoolrecordsarewritteninblackink. Attendance Records Teacherssubmitattendanceofstudentswithin15minutesafterschoolstarts.(8:15a.m.)Dailyabsencesarealsonotedonthestudent’spermanentrecord. Aparent/guardianistonotifytheschoolbefore9:00a.m.ifachildisnotabletoattendclassandthereasonforthenonattendance.Ifaparenthasnotcalledbefore9:00a.m.theschoolpersonnelphonestheparentuntilthewhereaboutsofthechildisdetermined.Attendance Notification

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Ifachildisabsent15days,notificationwillbesenttotheparentsorguardiansinformingthemthatthechild’sacademicsuccessisinjeopardy. Theacademicperformanceofastudentwhohasaccumulatedthirty(30)ormoredaysofabsenceistobereviewedtodetermineifthestudentisreadyfortheacademicworkofthenextgrade. Theacademicperformanceofastudentwhohasaccumulatedthirty(30)ormoredaysofabsenceistobereviewedtodetermineifthestudentisreadyfortheacademicworkofthenextgrade. Attendance - Truancy Asingleisolatedincidentofunexcusedabsenceisnotdefinedastruancy.Habitualtruancyisevidencedforthefollowing:

1. Refusaltoattendschoolindefianceofparentalauthority,2. Accumulatingten(10)absenceswithoutjustificationoverasemester;3. Threeormorejudicialfindingsoftruancy.

Attendance - Half Day Aschoolinstructionaldayis51/2hourslong.Ifastudentisabsentfromschoolforthree(3)hourstheyarerecordedabsentahalfday.Attendance – Tardy Achildistardyifhe/sheenterstheschoolafterthe8:00a.m.bellrings.Schoolofficiallystartsat8:00a.m.After5timesthechildistardy,thestudentwillremaininatrecessaccordingtothenumberofminutestardy.Theparentwillbenotifiedregardingtheirchild’stardiness.Sincethestudentislosingvaluableacademictime,after10timesbeingtardyandeachadditionaltardy,thestudentwillstayafterschoolfor1houronapredetermineddate.Notificationwillbesenthomeregardingthisdate. Grade Book Thefactorstobeconsideredingradedeterminationincludetestresults,classparticipation,workinclass,andhomeworkassignments.LettergradespercentsaredeterminedbytheDiocesanSchoolOffice. Grading Procedure ThegradingsystemisexplainedonthereportcardsandissetbytheDiocese. 94%to100% Aexcellent 85%to93% Bgood 75%to84% Caverage 70%to74% Dbelowaverage 69%orbelow UunsatisfactoryFederal Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA) Federallawprotectstheconfidentialityofstudentinformation.Tosafeguardconfidentialityandsafetyofstudentrecords,thefollowingguidelinesapply:

• Legalguardians&teachers(ona“needtoknow”basis)aretohaveaccesstothefiles;• Nooriginaldocumentistobereleased.Photocopiesaretobemadeintheschool

office;• Theprincipalistheonlypersonempoweredtoreleasedocumentsinastudent’sfile;• Parentsmaybegivenacopyoftheirchild’sfilewhentransferringtoanotherschool;• Anecdotalinformationplacedinthecumulativerecordistoberelatedtothe

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student’slearningachievementandbestatedfactually;• Schoolsshallcomplywiththenoticerequirementsunderapplicablelawintheeventa

courtorderorsubpoenaispresentedforastudent’srecords.• Schoolsshallimmediatelycontactthediocesanschoolsuperintendentintheeventa

schoolreceivessucharequest.(DioceseApril2011D500) Access to Records with Non-Custodial Parent Whenparentsaredivorced,bothparentshavearighttoaccessstudentsandtheirrecordsunlessprohibitedbycourtorder.Principalsareadvisedtoobtaincourtcustodialdocuments.Itistheresponsibilityofparentstoinformtheschoolofanychangesincustodialarrangements.Besurethisisstatedinthestudent/parenthandbook.(DioceseD300) Permanent Cumulative Record Permanentrecordfilesmustincludethefollowing:

1. Academictranscript(academicgradesforeachsemester);2. Healthandimmunizationforms;3. Attendancerecords(includingdatewhenstudententers);4. Emergencyinformation;5. Standardizedtestinginformation;6. Medicalrecordsmayalsobeincludedifthestudenthasanyspecialmedicalneeds;7. Ifthestudenthasspeciallearningneeds,recordsofeducationalorrelatedtesting.

Iftheselasttwoitemsweregeneratedbyanotheragency(includingthelocalpublicschool)theycannotbetransferredtoanotherschool.Theycan,however,bereleasedtotheparent.(DioceseApril2011D300) Health Records AllhealthrecordsaretobemaintainedwiththesamesafeguardsforconfidentialityasotherstudentrecordsasspecifiedbytheFamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct.Anyoneviolatingthisconfidentialitysubjectshim/herselftodisciplinaryaction.Thepermanenthealthrecordisavailabletoparents/guardiansandallschooland/ormedicalpersonnelwithalegitimateneedfortheinformation.Student Name Change Intheeventthatachildisinalivingsituationwheretheparentshaveadifferentsurname,theschoolrecordsmustbeplacedunderthechild’ssurname.Tochangeanameonastudent’srecorditisrequiredthattherebeabirthcertificateorlegalnotificationofchangebycourtpapers.(DioceseApril2011D400) Progress Reports Progressreportsinformingtheparentsoftheirchild'sgradesaregivenmidwaybetweenquarters. Report Cards Reportcardsaretobeissuedfour(4)timesayearforeachstudent.Reportcardgradesaretorepresentastudent'sperformanceinclass,onwrittenandoralmaterial,andteachermadeorteacheradministeredtests.Reportcardsaretoallowforassessingstudentbehaviorapartfromacademicperformance.Duringthefirstquarter,thereportcardsaregiventotheparentsduringascheduledconference.Theparentsaretosignthereportcard

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envelopeandreturntheenvelopetothehomeroomteacher.Theprincipalchecksallreportcardsbeforetheyaredistributedtotheparentsorstudents.Allreportcardsarefiledineachchild'scumulativefolder. Promotion Studentswhocompletedthebasicrequirementsofthegradewillbepromotedtothenextgrade. Placement Astudentwhohasappliedhim/herselftothecurriculumofagradebutlackstheabilitytomasteralloftheobjectivesmaybeplacedinthenextgradeifhe/sheisabletoprofitfromtheschoolprogram.(DioceseApril2011D800) Retention Theretentionofastudentisapositiveactiontakentoaddressalackofachievementinthedevelopmentofacademic,social,andemotionalskills.Thefinaldecisiontoretainastudentismadebytheparents.Rarelyarestudentstoberetainedbeyondgradethree.Itisnotadvisableforachildtoremainformorethantwo(2)yearsinanysinglegrade.However,ifthedevelopmentalstagesandacademicprogressofachildareinconsistentwithhis/herchronologicalageandnonpromotionseemsprobable,parentsorlegalguardiansaretobeinvolvedinthedecisionduringthethirdquarteroftheschoolyear. Thefollowingprocessisusedpriortomakingarecommendationtotheparents.

1. Meetwiththeparentstodiscussthelackofachievementpriortothebeginningofthesecondsemesteroftheschoolyear.

2. Prepareateachingplantoaddressthestudent'slearningneeds.3. Priortothethirdquarterreport,meetwiththeparentstodiscussthestudent's

progressorlackofprogress,4. Presenttotheparentsthepositiveandnegativeconsequencesifthestudentwere

tomoveintothenextgrade.5. Presenttotheparentsthepositiveandnegativeconsequencesifthestudentwere

toremaininthesamegrade. Afteraparent,teacher,andprincipalconference,alettersummarizingtheparentdecisionistobesignedbyallpartiesindicatingtheparents'decisiontohavethechildeitherretainedinthepresentgradeorplacedinthenextgrade.Thisletterisretainedinthechild'srecords.SeeAppendix

Iftheschoolisnotabletomeetthestudent'sneedsasindicatedbytheparents,itisanissueofjusticenottoacceptthestudent'senrollmentforthecomingyear.Theschoolmayrequiresummerworkforthebenefitofthechildbutnottosubstituteasaconditionofpromotion.Ifparents/guardianschoosenottoretainachild,retentionwillnottakeplace.

Supervision of Students

Celebrations/ Treats ThePTORoomParentsprovidestreatstothestudentsfortheHalloween,Advent,andSt.Valentineholidays.Theteacherisresponsibleforconferringwiththehomeroomparentregardingcelebrations.Thetimesforthetreatsareat2:20.Parentsshouldnotifyteachers

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beforeprovidingothertreats.Birthdaytreatsarelimitedtosmalltreatsandaregenerallygivenoutatlunchtime.Private Parties Schoolisnottobeusedtodistributeinvitationstoprivatepartiesunlesstheentireclassreceivesaninvitation.Howeveragirlmayinvitejustthegirlsinherclassandaboymayinvitejusttheboysinhisclass.Child Abuse or Neglect SchoolpersonnelwhohavecausetosuspectchildabuseorneglecthavealegalresponsibilityandmoralobligationtoreportsuchacasetotheprincipalwhointurnreportstotheChildProtectionServicesinthecountywherethechildresides.Schoolpersonnelhaveresponsibilityonlytoreportthepossibilityofabusenottoinvestigatethecase.TheChildAbuse/NeglectLawrequiresschoolpersonneltoreporttolawenforcementorchildprotectiveserviceswheneverthereisareasontobelievethatanyperson/studentisinvolvedwith“childexploitation”(productionofnudeimagesorimagesofminorengagedinsexualbehavior)or“childpornography”(possessionofsuchimages).Thisisparticularlyaconcerninregardtocellphoneusage.TheSuperintendentofCatholicSchoolsistobeinformedthatthecountyDepartmentofSocialServiceshasbeennotifiedregardingasuspectedchildabuse/neglectsituation.SeeAppendix.Protecting God’s Children The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published the revised Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People guidelines in 2005 which calls Catholic schools and religious education programs in each parish to comply with the Charter and implement age appropriate training programs for children and young people pertaining to personal safety. The curriculum promotes the dignity of the human person, personal safety, and the moral teachings of the Catholic Church. The four goals are:

1. Recognize and appropriately respond to the lures of sexual predators: 2. Discuss, demonstrate, and esamine behaviors that promote a safe lifestyle; 3. Recognize and respond appropriately to behaviors disrespectful to mind and/or

body; and 4. Examine and evlauate proper conduct in the midst of todays’ societal pressures.

Parents who desire to teach a particular objective at home and withold their child’s participation at school, must notify the school in writing, that they “opt out” of the program. Dress Code/Uniforms Studentsweartheuniformasdescribedintheappendix.Thosewhoviolatethedresscodewillreceiveauniformviolationformfortheparentstosign.Astudentwhocontinuestoviolatetheuniformcodemayreceivedetentionsorotherdisciplinaryconsequences.SeeAppendix.Field Trips TheLafayetteCatholicSchoolSystemrecognizesthatlearningtakesplaceinavarietyofsituations.Whenfieldtripsareusedintheeducationalprocess,thefollowingguidelinesareused.

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1. Participationinfieldtripsisaprivilege,notaright,andmayberevokedatanytime.Studentsshallabidebythefieldtripguidelinesorrisklosingtheprivilegeofparticipatinginfuturefieldtrips.

2. Fieldtripsmustbeofaneducationalnatureandenhancethecurriculum.Theeducationalpurposeofthetripshouldbeincludedonthepermissionformandanyspecialconditionsshouldbenoted.Classroomfollow‐upbeforeandaftertripsisimportant.

3. AnelementofprayerandChristianlivingshouldbeincludedineachtrip.4. Theprincipalmustbeinformedofthetriptwo(2)weeksinadvanceandapproval

beobtainedbeforenotifyingparents.5. Therequiredformforparentpermissionshouldbesenthomeatleasttwo(2)

weekspriortothetrip.Achildmaynotgounlessthewrittenpermissionformissubmitted.Onlytheoriginalparentpermissionformwillbeaccepted.Permissionviaphonecallsore‐mailisneveracceptable.

6. Allfieldtripsmusthavefundingavailableforstudentswhoneedfundsforthetrip.7. Ordinarilytripsshouldbemadeduringregularschoolhours.8. Thereshouldbeoneadultforevery7to10students,keepinginmindthetypeof

trip.9. Schooluniformsaretobewornonallfieldtripsunlessapprovedbythe principal. 10.Ordinarily,busesareusedbecauseofliability.Whencarsareused,thedriversmust

completeaninsuranceformtobeonfileintheschoolofficepriortothetrip.11.Medicalemergencyformsmustbetakenbytheteacheronthetrip.12.Iftheparentorguardianchoosestonotpermitthestudenttoparticipateinthe fieldtrip,thentheparentorguardianshallkeepthestudenthomefromschoolor makearrangementswiththeschoolduringthetimeofthefieldtrip.Conversely, iftheprincipalchoosestonotpermitthestudenttoparticipateinthefieldtrip, theprincipalwillmakeotherarrangementsforthestudenttoremainatschool duringthetimeofthefieldtrip.(LCSSBoard#124)SeeAppendix

Medication on Field Trip Studentswithchronicconditionsmayrequiretheadministrationofemergencymedicationwhileonafieldtrip.Anystudentwhohasanemergencyhealthplaninwhichemergencymedicationsareprescribedmusthavethosemedicationsavailablewhileonafieldtrip.Additionally,allstudentswhohaveregularlyprescribedmedicationsnormallyadministeredduringschoolhoursmustalsohavethemedication(s)accompanythemwhileonafieldtrip.Medicationswithdocumentedinstructionsforadministrationmustbegiventoschoolpersonnelwhoareaccompanyingstudentsonthefieldtrip.Thesemedications,alongwithdocumentationrelatedtotheiradministration,mustbereturnedtotheschoolattheconclusionofthefieldtrip.(DioceseJuly2013E850)Gum and Candy Gumisneverpermittedontheschoolpremisesformaintenancereasons.Ordinarily,theeatingofcandyandotherfoodislimitedtotheclassroomduringlunchtime.Candyisnotallowedontheplayground.Thisappliestoteachersandstudents.

Interrogation of Students Ingeneral,studentsarenottobeinterrogatedbypersonsnotconnectedwiththeschoolunlessaparentorguardianispresent.Inthecaseofsuspectedabuse,areportmustbe

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madetothelocalsocialserviceagency.Insuchsituations,acaseworker(s)mayneedtointerviewthechildwithoutspecificparental/guardianconsent.Leaving School Grounds Studentsmayleavetheschoolgroundswiththeparentalpermission. Lunch Time Thelunchperiodistwentyminutes.Allfoodistobeeatenintheclassrooms.Studentsmustbringclothtowelsfortheirdesk.Ifaparenttakesachildoutforlunch,theymustsignthestudentoutattheoffice.St.BonifaceSchoolisnotresponsibleforthestudentswhentheyleavethepremises. Recess Aftereatinglunch,studentsgooutsidetotheplaygroundforrecess.Seldomastudentremainsinsideduringrecess.However,aparentmaysendanoteorachildmaybetoldtostayinbytheteacherinordertocompleteschoolwork. Teachersaccompanythestudentstothemainlandingwhengoingouttorecess.Theteachermustmeetthestudentsoutsideandbringtheminafterrecess.Twoadultsupervisorsareontheplaygroundsduringrecesstime.Childrengooutsideeverydayunlessthereisunseasonableweather.Onrainydays,classestaketurnsplayinginthegymandtheremainingclassesstayintheirclassroomsforindoorrecess:SeeAppendixViolations of playground rules include:

1. Doingactivitiesthatmaybedangeroustoselforothersordamageproperty..2. Theuseofimproper,vulgar,ordisrespectfullanguage.3. Leavingtheplaygroundtovisitothersorretrieveballsorotherobjects.4. Playingnearthecarsoronotherpeople’sproperty.5. Fightingorroughplay.6. Disobedientand/ordisrespectfultothesupervisor.7. Enteringthebuildingonlywiththesupervisor’spermission.

Action Taken on playground Firstoffense: studentisgivenawarningbythesupervisor. Secondoffense: studenthastimeoutfor5minutes Thirdoffense: studentissentintooffice,playgroundnoticegivento parents Recess Rules

Teachers accompany the students to the main landing when going out to recess. The teacher must meet the students outside and bring them in after recess. Two adult supervisors are on the playgrounds during recess time. Children go outside every day unless there is unseasonable weather. On rainy days, classes take turns playing in the gym and the remaining classes stay in their classrooms for indoor recess. Noise Loudtalking,running,andboisterousconductofanykindarenotpermittedintheschoolhallsorclassrooms.Studentsmaynotbringradios,players,walkmans,DVDplayers,Ipods,etc.onschoolpremisesoronbusesunlessauthorizedbytheprincipal.Telephone Calls

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Studentsneedpermissionfromtheirteacherandtheprincipal/designeetousetheclassroomorofficephone.Ordinarilyachildisnotallowedtocallhomeunlessthereisagoodreason.Volunteers and Non-Staff Volunteerscanbeavaluableresourceintheschoolastheydemonstratetheirstewardshipresponsibilitiestotheschoolcommunity.Allvolunteersaretobescreenedpriortobeginningservicewithchildren.Specificattentionistobegivenregardinganindividual’srelationshipwithchildrenincludingthepotentialforabuse.Allvolunteersincludingschoolfieldtripdriversaretoparticipateinthe“SafeConductProtocol”programsponsoredbytheDioceseincludingthebackgroundcheck.ThesignedformsofparticipantsareretainedeitherattheParishorSchoolOffice.Forpurposesofaccountabilityandsafety,volunteersaretosigninandouteachdayserviceisgivenattheschool.(DioceseApril2011,D2100)

Discipline Atmosphere of Respect TomaintainanatmosphereofChristianrespect,theteacherisfirm,fairandconsistentindiscipliningthestudents.Itistheresponsibilityoftheentirefacultyandstafftocreatesuchanenvironment.Ordinarily,problemsarehandledbytheteacher.Seriousproblemsarereportedtotheprincipal. Corporal Punishment Disciplinemeasuresusedaretoreflectrespectfortheindividualandconformtotheoffense.Corporalpunishmentisnotused. (LCSSBoard#119) Discipline Code Inguidingthechild'sgrowthinChristianvalues,itisbettertoemphasizethepositiveratherthanthenegative.TheessenceofChristiandisciplineisself‐discipline.Thechildwillbeguidedinchoosingoneformofbehavioroveranotherandtoaccepttheconsequencesofthebehavior. StudentshavetheresponsibilitytoshowtheirloveforGodandoneanotherby: 1. Raisingtheirhandinclass 2. Usingrespectfullanguageandactions 3. Movingquietlythroughouttheschool 4. Followingdirections 5. ComingpreparedforclassConsequences 1. Verbalreminder 2. Recordedwarning 3. Noticesenthometobesignedbyparentandreturnednextday 4. Parentisphonedifnoticeisnotreturned 5. StudentissenttoanothersupervisedroomifmisbehaviorcontinuesSevereClause:Forsevereorpersistentdisruptiontheprincipalisnotified. Dress Code/Uniforms Students wear the uniform as described in the appendix. Those who violate the dress

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code will receive a uniform violation form for the parents to sign. A student who continues to violate the uniform code may receive detentions or other discipline action. Dress Code Exceptions N.U.T. Days (No Uniform Today)

Occasionallythestudentsareallowedtodressoutofuniformforspecialdays.ThesearedaysthereisnoschoolMass.ClothingwornforN.U.T..Daysistobeneatandmodest.Sleevelesstopsandpipesarenotpermitted.Printingont‐shirtsandsweatshirtsislimitedtoreligious,sportsteams,vacationareas,andclothingnamebrands.Gangnamesandsymbolsarenotallowed.Thelengthofskirtsanddressesshouldbenotshorterthan3inchesabovethekneewhilekneeling.ModestshortsmaybeworninAugust/SeptemberorMay/June. Dress Code - Spirit Award Day Onceamonthstudentsareawardedfortheirgoodworkandgoodbehavior.TheteachermaygivethemaN.U.T.passorahomeworkpassiftheyhavenotreceivedabehaviornoticeorhomeworknotice. Due Process Ordinarily,anoticeandhearingwillbegiveninallmajordisciplinesituations.Astudentwillbetoldwhathe/shedidthatwaswrongandwillbegivenachancetobeheard.Parentswillbenotifiedandameetingsetwithinagiventime.Ifastudentorparentthinksapunishmentisunfairtheyhavetherightto: 1. Discussitwiththeteacher 2. Talkwiththeprincipal 3. Conferwiththepastor 4. ContacttheDiocesanSchoolOfficeThepastoristhefinalrecourseandmaywaiveanydisciplinaryruleforjustcauseathisdiscretion.Ifadisagreementbetweentheparentandtheschoolresultsintheparentseekingcivillitigation,thestudentwillbeexcludedfromclassuntilthecivildecisionhasbeenmade. Harassment Theschoolistobefreeofdiscriminationandinappropriateandunlawfulharassment.Actions,words,jokes,orcommentsbasedonindividual’ssex,race,ethnicity,age,religionorpersonareinappropriateinaCatholicenvironment. Harassmentbyanemployeeorbyonestudenttoanotherisunacceptableconduct.Employeesorstudentswhoengageinanytypeofharassmentwillbesubjecttoappropriatediscipline,includingsuspensionand/ordismissal. Retaliationinanyformagainstanemployeeorstudentwhoexerciseshis/herrighttomakeacomplaintunderthispolicyisstrictlyprohibitedandwillitselfbecauseforappropriatedisciplinaryaction.Theschoolwilldeterminethefactsregardingallallegationsofharassmentinaspromptandconfidentialamanneraspossibleandwilltakeappropriatecorrectiveactionwhenwarranted. Search and Seizure Studentsareexpectedtocomplywithschoolregulationsconcerningitemspermittedonschoolproperty.Schooladministratorsandteachershavetherighttoinspectstudents’desks,lockersandarticlescarriedupontheirpersonandtoseizeanyitemsjudgedinappropriatetobeonschoolproperty.ThisistosafeguardthewelfareofthestudentbodyandtomaintainanenvironmentconducivetotheLafayetteCatholicSchool’s

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educationalmission.ItisthepolicyattheLafayetteCatholicSchoolstousetheserightssparinglyandinamannerthatreflectsfairnessandrespectsthedignityofeachstudent.Theschoolswishtoemphasizethattheyoperatedfromapositionoftrustandconfidenceinitsstudents.(LCSSBoard#120) Serious Offenses Studentsengaginginanyoftheactionslistedbelowsubjectthemselvestosuspensionorexpulsioninaccordwiththedisciplinepolicyoftheschool.Groundsforsuspensionorexpulsionincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:

1. reasonablecauseofpossibleharmtoanotherpersonsuchastheuseofforce,violence,noise,coercion,threat,intimidation,fear,passiveresistanceorbehaviorsinterferingwithschoolpurposesorurgingotherstoengageinsuchbehavior;

2. occupyinganyschoolbuilding,schoolgrounds,orpartthereofwithintenttodepriveothersofitsuse;

3. blockingtheentranceorexitsofanyschoolbuilding,corridor,orroomdeprivingothersoflawfulaccess;

4. settingfiretoorsubstantiallydamagingschoolpropertyorbuilding;5. possessing,handling,ortransferringanobjectthatcouldbeconsideredaweaponor

urgingotherstodoso;6. possessing,using,transmittinganycontrolledorabusedsubstance,suchasa

narcoticoralcoholicbeverage;7. unlawfulsellingofacontrolledorabusesubstance;8. substantialinstancesdisruptingclassroomoreducationalfunction,orunlawful

meetingonschoolproperty;9. continuouslyandintentionallymakingnoiseoractinginanymannersoasto

interferewiththeabilityofateacherorotherschoolpersonneltoeducate;10. stealingorattemptingtostealschoolpropertyorprivateproperty;11. takingsomethingofvaluefromanotherperson;12. intimidatinganystudentwiththeintentofbodilyharm;13. harassment,bullyingofstudentsorstaffincludinghazing,cyber‐bullyingand

sexting;14. anyactivityinterferingwiththeabilityofateacheroranyoftheotherschool

personneltoconducttheeducationalfunctionunderone’ssupervision;15. repeatedviolationofanyrules;or16. engaginginunlawfulactivityonoroffschoolgroundsifitisconsideredtobean

interferencewithschoolpurposesoreducationalfunction.(DioceseD1400) Substance Abuse LafayetteCatholicSchoolssupportastudentlifestyleandeducationalenvironmentthatistobacco,drug,andalcoholfree.(LCSS#127) Suspension Suspensionisemployedtocorrectastudentwhodoesnotrespondtoregularcorrectionsorhasbeenpartofaseriousincidentorinfractionofrules.

Suspension - In School In‐schoolsuspensionrequiresastudentremaininschooldoingtherequiredschoolworkbutoutoftheclassroomsetting.Theparentwillbenotifiedbyphoneorinwritingpriortothein‐schoolsuspension.Thelengthofthesuspensionwillbe

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determinedbytheprincipal.Afterthreein‐schoolsuspensions,thestudentmaybeexpelled.

Suspension - Out of School Outofschoolsuspensionshallnotexceedoneweekexceptinunusualcases.Theparentswillbenotifiedofthesuspensionandaparentconferencewillbescheduledinthehopesoffindingasolutiontotheproblem.Thepastorandtheprincipalmakethefinaldecisionastowhetherthechildmayremaininschool.Thedecisionwillbeputinwritingtoinformtheparents.

Communication Availability Provisionsandtimeneedtobemadeunderreasonabletermssothattheteacherisavailabletothestudentsandparentsforeducationallyrelatedpurposes.Bulletin - Parent TheParentBulletinissenthomewiththeoldestchildineachfamilyonceamonth.ParentssigntheParentSignaturesliptoshowtheyhavereceivedthebulletinandreturnittothehomeroomteacherwithin3days.Theteachersareresponsibleforcollectingtheseslips. Communication Telephonecallsandemailsaretobereturnedtoparentswithin24hours.In‐comingtelephonecallsarenotusuallyreceivedduringtheschooldayexceptincasesofemergency.Teachersshouldcheckemaildaily. Conferences - Parent/Teacher Parentsandteachersareencouragedtocontacteachotherifaconcernarises.Appointmentsaretobemadeinadvanceeitherinwriting,phoneoremail.Toensureprivacyandtime,theteachercanhaveaconferenceonlywhennotsupervisingstudents.Teachersmaybereachedbyphoneattheschoolofficebetween7:30and8:00a.m.and3:00and3:30p.m.Attheendofthefirstquarter,aparent‐teacherconferenceisscheduledbytheschool. Conferences - Parent/ Teacher/Principal InkeepingwiththeCatholicChurch'sprincipleofsubsidiary,problemsshouldbesolvedatthelowestlevelwheneverpossible.Ifaparenthasacomplaintaboutateacher,theparentshoulddiscussthedifficultyfirstwiththeteacher.Ifaparentisreluctanttoconfrontateacheralone,theadministratormayoffertobepresentataconference.Conferencesarescheduledbyappointment. Confidentiality Privatemattersofthestudents,theirparents,andthefacultymembersarekeptconfidentialoutofmutualrespect. Money Collections Moneymaynotbekeptintheteacher'sdesk.Itistobesenttotheofficeeachdayinthemorningafterthecollectionperiod.Allmoneyshouldbesenttotheofficeinamarkedbagorenvelope.Theprincipal'spermissionisneededforanycollectionofmoney. Visits to Classrooms

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Ifparentsorvisitorswishtoobserveaclass,theyarewelcome.However,appointmentsmustbemade.Therequestismadetotheprincipalandteacher.

Health and Safety Accident / Illness In the event of an accident or illness of a student, the parent or other designated person indicated on the Emergency Medical Form will be telephoned. If the accident is serious, the child will be brought to the hospital indicated on the Emergency Medical Form and the parent/guardian contacted. Arrival and Departure When driving children to school or picking up students after school, please drop off and pick up the children in the west parking lot. Enter the parking lot from 9th street and leave from the exit on Ferry Street. This is for the safety and protection of the students. No one is allowed to drop off students in the morning or pick up students in the afternoon at the entrance on North Street. This area is reserved for school buses. Asbestos The Diocese, as the Local Education Agency is required by AHERA to ensure that workers and building occupants, or their legal guardians, are informed at least once each school year about inspections, response actions, and post-response action activities, including periodic reinspection and surveillance activities that are planned or in progress.

The asbestos inspection of the school is complete. A copy of the Inspection Report and Management Plan is on file in the principal’s office and is available for review during the regular school hours. Emergency School Closing In case of severe weather or other emergencies whereby the school must be closed early in the morning before school begins, the following radio stations will carry the information. School Datebooks Eventlink WAZY 96.5 FM WSHW 99.7 FM WASK 98.7 FM and 14.5 AM WBAA AM and FM TV Channel 6 WRTV Emergency School Delay If there is a 2 hour delay for the Lafayette Catholic Schools, the delay is announced over the radio and TV stations.

• Students and teachers will report two hours later than usual. • School will start at 10:00 a.m. • School will dismiss at the regular time which is 3:00 p.m. • If roads are dangerous where you live, feel free to stay home.

Emergency School Dismissal In case of severe weather during school time, the Lafayette Catholic Schools, including St. Boniface will close according to the following procedure:

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• Phone all parents by using the Calling Tree. • If parents are unable to pick up the student or the parents cannot be reached,

the student will be released to those listed on the emergency form. • If a student does not have transportation, he/she will stay at school until

transportation is provided.

Illness of a Student Anillchildistobesenttotheprincipalordesignee.Aftercontactingtheparent,theprincipalordesigneewilldecidewhetherornottohavethechildreturnhome.Theparentwillprovidethetransportationhome.Illness - Medication Astudentwhorequiresmedicationincludingaspirinorsuchlikecompoundduringschoolhoursistobringthemedicationtotheschoolofficeuponarrivingatschool.Allmedicationsaresecureinalockedplace.Theprincipalordesigneeistodispensethemedicationonlyuponwrittenpermissionofaparent/guardianasprescribedbyanattendingphysician.Theschoolisnotresponsibleforstudentswhoselfmedicated.Atnotimearestudentstogivemedicationtoeachother.SeeAppendix.Illness - Communicable Disease Thosestudentsdiagnosedwithacommunicablediseasecanbedeniedattendanceunlesstheyhaveaphysician'sstatementindicatingthatthestudentdoesnotposeahealththreattotheschoolcommunity.Withsuchacertificate,astudentisnottobedeniedattendance. ConfidentialitywithrespecttostudentswhoarediagnosedwithacontagiousdiseaseorareHIVpositiveorwhoarediagnosedwithAIDSisessential.Parents/guardiansofastudentareencouragedtocooperatewiththeprincipalwhoistoprovideasafe,caringenvironment.TheprincipalistocontacttheSuperintendentofCatholicSchoolswhowillprovidecounselonnotificationtootherpersons.Theparentsoftheinfectedchildwillbeinformedwhichpersonswillbenotified.Thesepersonsmayincludetheschoolhealthnurse,physicaleducationteacherandclassroomteacher.Awrittenreportdocumentingtheaccidentistobefiledintheschoolofficeonthedayoftheaccident/injurybythepersonresponsibleatthetimeoftheoccurrence.SeeAppendix. Student Health Records TheIndianaDepartmentofEducationandtheIndianaDepartmentofHealthrecommendsthatthefollowinginformationbeincludedinastudent’shealthrecord:student’sfulllegalnameanddateofbirth;

• parentorlegalguardian’sname;;andaddressandphonenumber;;• student’sphysiciananddentistnamesandphonenumbers;;• immunizationrecords(onlyinformationrecommendedtobeincludedonthe• student’stranscript);;• medicalhistory;1.chronicillnesses,2.geneticand/ordisablingconditions,3.allergies,4.pertinentchildhoodillnesses,and5.majoraccidents/injuries,andregularlyprescribedtreatmentsand/orhealthservices;

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6.screeninginformation,7.vision,8.hearing,and9.othertestsorscreenings(e.g.TB).(DioceseJuly13F1100)

Immunizations

HealthtestsrecordsrequiredinIndianaincludeimmunizationsaccordingtoagelevel.• diphtheria;• pertussis(whoopingcough);• tetanus;• measles;• mumps;• rubella;• poliomyelitisand;• varicella(ChickenPoxvaccine);• hepatitisBincludinggrades9‐12;and• meningococcalconjugatevaccine.

Schoolsaretonotifyeachparent/guardianthatthechildmustbeimmunizedandthatimmunizationisrequiredforthechild’scontinuedenrollmentandattendanceatschool. Parents/GuardiansmustbeprovidedwithinformationregardingtheHPVvaccine,butthedecisiontoimmunizerestswiththeparents.(DioceseJuly13F1200) Medication Astudentwhorequiresmedicationincludingaspirin,orsuchlikecompounds,duringschoolhoursistobringthemedicationtotheprincipalordesigneeuponarrivingatschool.Theprincipalordesigneeistodispensethemedicationonlyuponwrittenpermissionofaparent/guardianasprescribedbytheattendinghealthcareprovider,anattendingphysician,ordentist. Allmedicationsaretobeproperlylabeledandsecuredinalockedplace. Atnotimearestudentstogivemedicationtoeachother.Astudentwhoviolatesthisproceduresubjectshimself/herselftodisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingimmediatedismissal. Onlythosemedicationswhicharenecessarytomaintainthechildinschoolandmustbegivenduringschoolhoursshallbeadministered.

• Allmedicationsarekeptintheoffice.• Anexceptiontothismaybemadewhenthestudent’shealthconditionrequires

immediatedispensationofmedicationinanemergency(e.g.inhalersforstudentswithasthma).

• Medicationsprescribedforastudentmustcomeintheoriginalcontainer/packagewithpharmacylabelandstudent’snameaffixed.

• Allprescriptionandnon‐prescriptionmedicationmustbeaccompaniedbyaparentnoteandmustinclude:

1.Nameofmedication 2.Dosage 3.Time 4.Forwhatpurpose.ForMedicationFormSeeAppendix

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Meningococcal Disease Indiana law requires parents/guardians be informed about meningococcal disease and its vaccine. This disease can progress rapidly and within hours of the first symptons, may result in death or permanent disability including loss of hearing, bran damage, and limb amputations. Symptoms of meningococcla disease often resemble the flue and can include a feber, headache, nausea and stiff neck, making the disease difficult to diagnose. The bacteria is transmitted through air droplets and by direct contact with an infected person. Fortunately there is an immunizations available and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends routine immunizations at 11 to 12 years old. For information refer to Indiana State Department of Health. http://www.in.gov/isdh/healthinfor/minimgococcal%20disease.htm. Student Accident/Injury Allschoolpersonnelaretobetrainedtogiveimmediateandtemporaryfirstaidcareforminorillnessorinjury.Allschoolrelatedincidents/injuriesaretobereportedtotheprincipalassoonaspossible.Aparent/guardianwillbeinformedimmediatelywhenanyoneofthefollowingeventsoccur:

• temperatureof100degreesorhigher;• severeabdominalpain;• nausea,vomitinganddiarrhea,ifpersistent;• injurywherethereisswelling,severepain,oraquestionofsprainorbrokenbone;• injurywherethereissignificantbleedingorifbleedingdoesnotstopinashort• periodoftime;• chippedoruprootedtooth;• eyeinjury;• rashaccompaniedwithfever;• animalbite;additionallymustbereportedtoproperauthoritiesafteremergency• carehasbeengiven;• burns;• headinjury(parent/guardianofstudentmustbenotifiedimmediately);• fainting,lostofconsciousnessorseizure;• poisoning;• areactionthatappearstobeallergicinnature,suchashives;• oranyproblemaboutwhichthereisconcern.(DioceseJuly13F2100)

Security All school entrances are locked from the outside when classes are in session for the safety and protection of students and staff. Parents and visitors during the school day may enter through the side door and are required to check in at the office before entering classroom areas or the playground at recess time. Smoke Free and Alcohol Free Environment Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages are not permitted on school premises.

Student Athletic Activities

Attitude All those involved in extracurricular activities, athletics or any other school related functions, are to conduct themselves in a Christian manner which reflects the

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beliefs and values of a Catholic school. Academics and Conduct Boys and girls have the opportunity to participate in sports. Students who wish to participate in these activities must meet scholastic and behavior standards. To be eligible, a student must maintain a “C” grade in every academic subject: Math, Science, Reading, English, Social Studies, Spelling, and Religion. If a student is working up to his/her potential and does not have a “C” grade in every academic subject, special consideration will be given this student at the discretion of the teacher and principal. If a student receives a grade lower than “C” in conduct or effort, the student is ineligible. When a student is ineligible, he/she will not attend or participate in games and practices for one week extending from Monday to Sunday. After one week, the student’s eligibility will be evaluated. The principal will notify the student, parents, and athletic director by means of an Ineligibility Form. The athletic director in turn will notify the coaches involved. Athletics Uniforms All uniforms must be returned to the coach at the end of the season. Report cards will be withheld until the sport uniform is returned or paid for. Greater Lafayette Area Special Services CONSULTATION WITH PRIVATE SCHOOLS Child Find – A parent of a nonpublic school student suspected of having a disability may request an educational evaluation from GLASS. He/she can do this by talking to the principal of the private school where the student attends.

a. GLASS Public School Psychologist provides consultation to parents, teachers, and principals of private school about educational interventions to consider and try.

b. If parent permission is obtained by the GLASS psychologist, an educational evaluaion will take place.

c. Parents, school teachers/administrators will be infomred of this Child Find process in the beginning of each year via written information. Such written information will be provided to the private school principals to include in the information packets for the students and parents. Documentation that such information has been provided to parents via this process will be obtained by GLASS from the public school. Such documentation will be on file within the GLASS office.

Parent Organizations

Parent-Teacher Organization PTO is an organization for the teachers and parents of students attending the Lafayette Catholic Elementary Schools. This organization meets throughout the school year and sponsors social and fundraising events. Volunteers St. Boniface School relies on parent volunteers to help with various activities and field trips. A form is sent home on the first day of school with a list of volunteer opportunities. The staff refers to this list often during the year. A phone call to volunteer is also appropriate any time during the academic year.

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Amendments to the Handbook

The principal retains the right to amend the handbook for just cause, and parents will be given prompt written notification if changes are made.

Agreement Signed by Parents/Guardians Parents are requested to sign a statement indicating that they have read and agree to be governed by this handbook. This statement can be found attached to this handbook which is to be signed and returned to school three days after receiving the handbook.