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Attendance
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Attendance Policies
Absences
Absences are those which occur with the consent of the parents and the school. Absences include, but are not limited to:
- illness
- death in the family
- family emergency
- anticipated-unavoidable absence
(Please schedule medical/dental appointments after school)
Parents are asked to notify the Main Office or Middle School Office between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence of the student if the absence is due to an illness, death in the family, or a family emergency. Enter extension 113 for a high school student or enter Ext. 187 for a middle school student. In the event of any absence, on returning to school, a student must bring a note (with his name, the days he was absent, and the reason for his absence) signed by a parent to the appropriate office in order to obtain an admit slip to his classes.
Parents are asked to provide a written note to the Main Office or Middle School Office at least three school days in advance of an anticipated-unavoidable absence. If the parents fail to provide such advance notice, the student's absence will be considered unexcused. The student is responsible for presenting the Advanced Notice Absence Form to each of his teachers.
Normally, a student will receive two school days of make-up time for any daily work missed. Major, previously assigned work must be made-up and/or turned in the day the student returns to that class. It is the responsibility of the student to request and complete make-up work from his teachers.
Illness
A student who is injured or ill must report directly to the school nurse's office first, in order to receive permission to contact his parents and make arrangements to go home.
Prolonged and Chronic Absences
Prolonged absence due to serious illness requires a written statement signed by a qualified physician before a student will be allowed to return to school. More than ten days of absence per semester for any reason will require Parent/Administration communication and possible loss of academic credit.
College Visitations
Seniors are permitted a reasonable number of college visitations during the year. College visitations will be excused only if they are processed through the Guidance Department and the Associate Principal for Academics. College visitations after May 1st will be considered an unexcused absence.
Tardy
A tardy student must report immediately to the appropriate office (Main Office or Middle School Office) upon his arrival to school. Tardies begin at the start of Mentor Group and end 30 minutes after the conclusion of Mentor Group. A student who arrives after this time will receive an unexcused absence until his arrival, and a one half day's absence on his records. THERE ARE NO EXCUSED TARDIES. Each student receives six tardies per semester without penalty, but a student cannot choose to be tardy. After the sixth tardy, the student is referred to the appropriate Administrator.
Early Dismissal
A student requesting to leave school early must report to the Main Office or Middle School Office before Mentor Group with a written request from a parent. This student will receive an early dismissal slip. Upon his departure he must sign out in the appropriate office. If he is being picked up, his parent(s) must sign him out in the Main Office or Middle School Office. A student who requests an early dismissal before 2:00 p.m. will receive a one half day's absence on his record.
Unexcused Absence
Unexcused absences are those which occur without the consent of the parents and the school. Students will receive no credit for all course work missed during the time of an unexcused absence.
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Dances
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Chaminade reserves the right to refuse admission to any student and/or his date if either one does not meet the Chaminade standards for proper appearance and/or conduct.
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Disciplinary Due Process
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Disciplinary Due Process
If, in the opinion of the administration, a student's behavior warrants his suspension from school, the parents/guardians will be notified before the student is released from school.
If the student's behavior warrants more serious consequences, the Principal's Council meets to discuss the student's withdrawal. Before a final decision is reached, the parents and student will be notified and they may request a meeting with the Principal's Council. If the decision is to withdraw the student, the parents may appeal the decision to the President. His decision is final.
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Disciplinary Review
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Disciplinary Review
A student will be placed on Disciplinary Review if:
- he is involved in a major disciplinary infraction that does not warrant immediate expulsion
- he accumulates a significant number of minor infractions
- he accumulates a significant number of disciplinary referrals
- he develops a pattern of negative comments on his grade reports.
When a student is placed on Disciplinary Review he and his parents will communicate with the appropriate administrator and/or guidance counselor in order to develop strategies to address his inappropriate behavior(s). If a student is on Disciplinary Review for any two semesters, he may be asked to withdraw from Chaminade.
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Dress Code
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Student Dress Code Policy and Standards for 2007-2008
Policy
The dress and personal appearance of Chaminade students shall be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for a Catholic Marianist school, and in accordance with standards established by the school administration.
Standards of dress for students, as established by the school administration, should be in good taste and not detract from the educational climate in the school; standards should reflect the dignity of the educational ministry of a Catholic school. In all cases the administration is the final arbiter of student dress.
Standards
Chaminade students are expected to be neatly dressed and groomed while on campus. Students are expected to be in dress code when they arrive on campus and remain in code until dismissal.
The following is the required dress code:
- Clothing
- Pants: Students will be required to wear khaki-colored dress pants; it is recognized that there may be slight variations in the shade of this color. Pants may not be cargo pants. Pants must have belt loops and four-pockets and be properly fitted. Pants should be worn at the waist. .
- Shorts: Students may continue to wear shorts; they must be khaki-colored and meet the same requirements as long pants (no cargo, belt loops, etc.)
- Hats/other head-covering: Hats or other head-coverings may not be worn in the buildings during the school day.
- Shoes: Shoes may be athletic or dress-type, they must be clean and laced properly. Sandals or shoes without backs or shoes that are more aptly considered "house-slippers" or moccasins may not be worn.
- Socks: Socks must be worn by all students at all times; they must be visible above the top of the shoes; they may be of any color.
- Shirts: Students are required to wear a collared shirt; it must be clean and neat and styled in such a way that it can be tucked into the pants at all times. Shirts may not have phrases or symbols that advertise or promote any group, cause or product contrary to the philosophy and mission of Chaminade.
- Belts: A belt must be worn by students at all times.
- Outerwear: Within the school buildings students may only wear a red cotton "Chaminade" sweatshirt with the five Houses listed (available in the bookstore). This is optional (students are not required to wear it). Students may also wear a long-sleeve collarless shirt under their collared shirt if desired. No other outerwear is permitted in the school buildings.
- Personal Appearance
- Hair: Hair must be combed and may not extend beyond the collar of the shirt, over the eyes or cover the ears.
- Facial Hair: Beards, mustaches or other facial hair are not permitted; all students must be clean-shaven. Sideburns may not extend beyond the lobes of the ear.
- Tattoos: Tattoos may not be visible while the student is dressed according to school classroom standards.’
- Earrings: Only a "stud-type" earring may be worn.
- Special Dress Standards
- Formal Attire: On certain occasions, students may be requested to wear a dress shirt with tie or dress shirt, tie and sport coat.
- Theme/Spirit Days: On certain occasions students may be permitted to dress to reflect a school-approved event. Examples could be: Spirit Days, Hawaiian Shirt Day, Halloween Costume day).
- House Shirt: On certain occasions students may be required to wear traditional house polo shirts or other house-related clothing (e.g., First Friday Liturgies, House Competition Days, etc.).
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Electronic Devices
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Electronic Devices
Students may not use IPods, MP3 type players, CD players, headphones, cell phones, etc. at any time on campus without prior permission from a teacher or administrator. If used without proper permission, these items will be confiscated.
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Elevator Use
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Elevator Use
A student must receive permission from the Main Office before he is allowed to use either elevator.
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Facilities & Movement
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Facilities & Movement
In the Morning
Classrooms and locker areas are open by 7:25 a.m. The Chaminade Cafe and Atrium open at 7:00 a.m. The Library is open for study. All students should be moving to Mentor Group by 7:35.
Between Classes
Movements are to be made in an orderly fashion. Please keep to the right side in the stairways.
Lunch
Students may not have food delivered by outside agencies at any time without prior approval of the administration. Book bags are not permitted in the Chaminade Cafe. Each student should clean his own place at the table, return his tray, and replace his chair. In addition, each student is responsible for the general cleanliness of the Chaminade Cafe and Atrium. After finishing their lunch, students should move to the atrium or outside to the Father=s Club Plaza. Students may not congregate in the Atrium hallways or stairwells.
Dismissal
Dismissal is to take place in an orderly manner. Students are not allowed to congregate on the first floor or on the front steps of Chaminade Hall. At 3:30 p.m. all students not participating in an organized activity or sport must report to the Atrium for supervised study. If the Atrium is closed, students report to the Library. After 4:00 p.m. the school building, above the atrium level, is closed to all students without faculty supervision. Violators are subject to disciplinary action.
Food and Drink
Food, chewing gum and/or soft drinks are not permitted in the Atrium, Library, classrooms, stairwells, hallways, restrooms and/or the gymnasiums. Bottled water is allowed in the classrooms with the teacher's permission.
Campus Activities
No ball playing, Frisbee throwing, skateboarding, or roller blading is permitted in the driveways or parking lots at any time. Students are not allowed to congregate on the parking lots or drives on campus at any time.
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Harassment/Bullying
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Harassment/Bullying
Harassment/Bullying is defined as any threatening, intimidating, or harassing of another student by word, act, deed, excessive and/or inappropriate joking and/or teasing. This can be physical, verbal, emotional or social in nature. Time is spent during the school year to educate students about this topic.
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Lockers
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Lockers
A student's book and gym lockers are school property and may be inspected at any time by a school official. A student may not switch lockers without the authorization of the Administration. Only black-faced locks purchased at school may be placed on book lockers and only red-faced locks purchased at school may be placed on gym lockers. Students are advised not to give out their lock combination. The school recommends that students keep their books and personal items in their lockers or in their possession whenever possible.
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Lost & Found
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Lost & Found
There are four locations to check for or return lost items: the Main Office, Middle School Office, Juergens Gym for middle school and main locker room for high school. Lost and found items are not the responsibility of the school. Each student should clearly mark all of his property with his name.
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Medications
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Medications
Missouri State Law forbids the school to dispense any kind of medication including non-prescription medicine without the written instructions of a doctor and written permission of the parents. All medication, prescription or otherwise, must be administered by the school's nurse.
The Nurse's Office is located in room 119 on the first floor of Frische Hall.
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Online Grades
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Online Grades
A student and his parents have access to the student's grades through the online grade book program called Skyward. This grade book shows graded assignments and scores along with the current grade in each course. A user name and passowrd are required for access. New students receive these in August.
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Plagiarism
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Plagiarism
One way a Chaminade student is expected to uphold his Catholic Marianist education and formation is by maintaining academic honesty. One form of academic dishonesty is plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined as representing a source's information, ideas or words as one's own by failing to cite them. Thus, plagiarism is an act of lying, cheating and stealing. These acts will be dealt with according to the student guidelines on dishonesty, cheating and stealing.
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Suspension
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Suspension
Suspensions are determined by the school administration. Suspensions may be in-school or out of school depending upon the circumstances. Suspensions are given for serious infractions and may vary in length. The suspended student is repsonsible for contacting his teachers for assignments and due dates for all missed work. If the suspension is directly related to a specific academic course, the student can only earn minimal credit in that course during the time of suspension.
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Technology: Acceptable Use Policy
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Technology: Acceptable Use Policy
The Internet is a global electronic communications network which provides vast, diverse, and unique resources. It is an environment of constantly changing, largely unregulated information that is used as an information resource. It is a tool that will allow teachers and students to greatly enhance their ability to experience new and exciting learning opportunities. By providing this service to staff and students, Chaminade is able to promote at least two important Characteristics of Marianist Education: 1. to provide an integral quality education and 2. to educate for adaptation and change.
It is impossible to predict, with certainty, the accuracy and appropriateness of the material that students may access. It is possible that students may run across areas of adult content or materials we might find objectionable. While reasonable steps will be taken to prevent such access, it is not possible to guarantee that students will not accidentally or purposely find inappropriate materials. It is an expectation that Chaminade's technology resources are to be used in a reasonable, efficient, ethical, moral, and legal manner in accordance with the mission, values, understandings and beliefs of Chaminade College Preparatory School.
This policy applies to all technology resources including but not limited to; computers, phones, video equipment, copy machines, and information storage devices. The use of these resources is a privilege and carries with it certain responsibilities. All technology resources are to be used for educational purposes, and with good manners. Any user who violates this policy, or any applicable local, state, or federal laws, faces the loss of technology privileges, risks school disciplinary action, and may face legal prosecution.
Broad Guidelines:
- Use must be in support of education
- Research must be consistent with the Chaminade's mission, policies, assignments, and activities
- Unauthorized use of copyrighted material is prohibited
- Threatening or obscene material is prohibited
- Use for any commercial activity is prohibited
- When in doubt ask school personnel first!
- Students MAY NOT log onto their Home Account during the school hours of 7:35 a.m. until dismissal.
Common Sense:
- Never use vulgar or obscene language
- Never joke about, hide or tamper with another person's equipment
- No mean, insulting, embarrassing or derogatory statements may be sent or communicated at any time
- Do not waste resources such as printer paper, by downloading large files, or by sending Aspam@ or chain e-mails
- Abide by generally accepted rules of Internet etiquette
Security:
- Your laptop MUST be in your possession or in your locked locker at all times
- Do not reveal your password to anyone
- Do not allow others to use your account, laptop or accessories
- Do not use another individual's account, laptop or accessories
- Do not reveal or send any personal information about yourself others
- If a laptop is missing, report it immediately to either the Middle School or High School Office
- Any software used to bypass or interfere with the network security is prohibited.
Care for the Laptop:
- Keep all food and drink away from the laptop
- Handle the laptop with care. Do not overstuff the case or throw the case around
- When not in use, keep the laptop in the case
- If your laptop is damaged or malfunctioning, take it to the Laptop Repair Center in Room 012. Do this before school, at lunch or after school
- Periodically, run the utilities program on your laptop to clean out spyware
Daily Procedures:
- Both batteries must be fully charged when you arrive to school
- Laptops are not allowed in the Student Cafe during lunchtime.
- When the laptop is not in use or is being transported, it should be in the laptop case
- Back up your files on a CD or jump drive.
- Check your email before Mentor Group begins
Some Common Don'ts:
- Don't use Instant Messaging during school hours.
- Don't play games during school hours.
- Don't download files for personal use from the school network.
Vandalism/Harassment:
Vandalism is prohibited and is defined as any intentional or careless attempt: to damage, harm or destroy data of another user or any hardware or equipment, to intentionally disrupt the Internet or other networks by installing or copying any program (executable files) or introducing a virus to any technology resource, or by attempting to access, delete, move, or alter another's files without permission. Harassment is prohibited and is defined as the persistent annoyance of another user or the interference in another user's work. This includes but is not limited to sending unwanted e-mails, mass or inappropriate e-mails, posting anonymous messages, or forging electric mail messages.
Chaminade has the right to restrict or to terminate network and Internet access at any time for any reason. Chaminade also has the right to monitor network activities, student files and student e-mail in any form that it sees fit to maintain the safety and confidentiality of the school's technology resources and to enforce the provisions of this policy.
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Vehicle Registration & Parking
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Vehicle Registration & Parking
A student must register his car with the Associate Principal for Student Development before he is allowed to park on campus. The student must properly display his parking permit and park only in his assigned location. All other parking areas are off-limits for student parking. If another vehicle is in your assigned location, report to the Main Office for instructions. If you need to drive to school and your car is not registered, you should report to the Main Office for instructions. Any student who violates the parking guidelines may be subject to a parking fine, detention, and/or loss of his parking privilege. Visitor parking is located directly in front of Chaminade Hall in AVisitor@ spaces and in the North Lot; vehicles should not be left unattended in the fire lanes at any time.
The speed limit on campus is 20 mph. Students are not permitted on the parking lots during the school day from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. without permission from the Main Office, At the end of classes, students are not allowed to exit thru the Pillar parish property.