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“Where Tradition Meets Excellence”

2020-2021 Mater Dei High School Handbook

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2020 - 2021

STUDENT BANNED SUBSTANCES AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM

GENERAL AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT

I understand that as a condition of my enrollment at Mater Dei High School, I agree to be tested pursuant to the Mater Dei High School Banned Substances and Alcohol Testing Program. I agree to accept and abide by the standards, rules, and regulations set forth by

Mater Dei High School.

I specifically consent to provide a sample for the purposes of analysis for the presence of substances considered illegal for use by minors and those controlled by the State of California or the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and to permit any other

tests ordinarily used to determine my use of drugs, nicotine and/or alcohol.

I specifically authorize the testing laboratory to release the results of all tests used to determine my use of drugs, nicotine, and/or alcohol to the Medical Review Officer. I specifically authorize the testing laboratory to release all results to my parents/guardians and to

the Principal of Mater Dei High School and to the Assistant Principal.

I specifically authorize the Medical Review Officer to release the results of his/her determination of my use of drugs, nicotine, and/or alcohol to my parents/guardians and to the Principal of Mater Dei High School and such persons as he/she might designate.

If I am found to have used an illegal drug, banned substance such as nicotine, and/or alcohol, fail to promptly report for testing, refuse to be tested or re-tested as requested, falsify or contaminate a sample, attempt to falsify or contaminate a sample, or otherwise violate

a provision of these policies and procedures, I agree to the application of sanctions outlined in the Mater Dei High School Banned Substances and Alcohol Testing Program.

Furthermore, I hereby fully and forever release and discharge the Medical Review Officer, Mater Dei High School, and the Diocese of Orange, including their respective employees, staff, volunteers, agents, and representatives, from any and all liability, losses, damages, claims, actions, and causes of action of every nature, whether claimed by myself, my family and assigns, or any third party, for any and all known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, damage relating in any way to my participation or failure to participate in the Mater Dei

High School Banned Substances and Alcohol Testing Program.

Prior to signing the handbook, I have had the opportunity to review the applicable policies and procedures, to have them reviewed by legal counsel, and to have my questions about the Banned Substances and Alcohol Testing Program answered to my satisfaction by an

official of Mater Dei High School.

By signing the Handbook Acknowledgement Form, the student and parent(s) or legal guardian(s) agree to the foregoing.

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange 13280 Chapman Ave.

Garden Grove, CA 92840 (714) 282-3000

Most Reverend Kevin Most Reverend Most Reverend MSGR. Stephen Doktorczyk Vann, J.C.D., D.D. Timothy Freyer Thanh Thai Nguyen Vicar General and Bishop of Orange Auxiliary Bishop Auxiliary Bishop Moderator of the Curia

Erin C.O Barisano, Ed. D Dr. Denise Valadez Mr. Mike Schabert Debbie Loughran Superintendent Associate Superintendent Associate Superintendent Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools of Curriculum, Spirituality of Catholic Schools of Development Orange

and Accreditation Marketing and Enrollment Catholic Foundation

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MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL 1202 West Edinger Avenue • Santa Ana, California 92707-2191 (714) 754-7711

Alma Mater Alma Mater, Mater Dei, let us join to sing thy praise

And blending song in joyous chorus, hearts and voices raise.

Fair thy name, wide thy fame, Patroness who reigns above,

To Mater Dei, Alma Mater: Honor - Glory - Love

Mater Dei, Alma Mater, for God’s Mother proudly named,

O through the years may we thy children, as her own be claimed.

Fair thy name, wide thy fame, Patroness who reigns above,

To Mater Dei, Alma Mater: Honor - Glory – Love

Table of Contents President’s Letter 8 Principal’s Letter 9 Administrative Board 10 What to Do, Where to Go, If You 10 Mater Dei Lines of Communication 10 AERIES 11 Teacher Voice Mail 11 Helpful Information 11 Mater Dei High School Phone Directory 12 100 Mission Statement / Philosophy 13 101 Philosophy 13 102 Integral Student Outcomes (ISO’s) 13 103 Nondiscriminatory Statement 14 200 School History 14 300 COVID-19 15 301 Health Screenings 15 302 Face Mask Requirements 15 303 One-Way Hallways and Campus Traffic Flow 15 304 Hand Hygiene 15 305 Physical Distancing 15 306 Cleaning and Disinfecting 16 307 Exposure Response Management 16 308 Accounting of Students 16 309 Student ID Cards 16 310 Addendum on Academic Expectations During COVID-19 16 400 School Hours 16 401 Media Release 16 500 Attendance 17 501 Excused Absences 17 502 Consequences for Excessive Absences 17 503 Truancy / Unexcused Absence 17 504 Re-admittance after an Absence 18

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505 Extra Curricular Attendance Policy 18 506 Tardiness 18 507a Trip Request Policy 19 507b School-sanctioned Travel 19 508 Parental Responsibility When Parent/Guardians Are Out of Town 19 600 Student Regulations 19 601 General Information 19 602 Assemblies 20 603 Campus Trash Policy 20 604 Classroom 20 605 Video Conferences with Students 21 606 Closed Campus 21 607 Conduct Off Campus 21 608 Earthquake 22 609 Emergency Protocols 22 610 General Courtesy 22 611 Lockers 23 612 Eating on Campus 23 613 Parking Lot/Parking Structure 23 614 Posters & Flyers 24 615 Pregnancy Policy 24 616 Prescription Medication 24 617 School Dances 24 618 School Banned Substances and Alcohol Testing Program 26 619 Searches 28 620 Breathalyzer 28 621 Cell Phone Policies / Smart Watch Policies 28 622 DMV Compliance and Permission Slips 29 623 Recording of Classes for Online Use 29 700 General Dress & Grooming Code 29 701 Philosophy of the Dress Code 29 702 Dress Code Enforcement Policy 30 703 Unacceptable Dress at Any Mater Dei Event or Mater Dei Function 30 704 Uniform Dress Code for Both Boys and Girls: 30 705 Girls Uniform Dress Code at School 31 706 Boys Uniform Dress Code at School 31 707 Dress for Extracurricular Events 32 708 Spirit Dress 33 709 Dress Up Dress 33 710 Semi-Formal Dress (Homecoming Dance Only. See permission form) 33 NOTE: Guests must also conform to these dress codes 33 711 Formal Dress (Winter Formal and Prom. See permission form). 33 NOTE: Guests must also conform to these dress codes 33 712 Game Day Team Dress 33 713 Monarch Professional Dress 34 800 Discipline Code 34 801 Philosophy of Discipline 34 802 Parental Attitude and Cooperation 34 803 Sexual Harassment 35 804 Level I Infractions (minor) 35

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805 Level II Infractions (major) 35 806 Level III Infractions (serious) 36 807 Detention 38 808 Suspension 39 809 Demerit System 39 810 Disciplinary Probation 39 811 Disciplinary Review Council (DRC) 39 812 Academic Integrity 40 813 Consequences for Academic Dishonesty 40 900 School Information 42 901 Admission Procedures 42 902 Academic Review Council 42 903 Alumni Relations 43 904 Campus Store 43 905 How to Find a Carpool 44 906 Chapel 44 907 Counseling Services 44 908 Muth Center for Learning 44 909 Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations 45 910 Eighteen-Year-Old Students 45 911 Health Committee 45 912 Library 45 913 Internet, Technology and iPad Use Policies 45 914 Monarch Television 49 915 Health Services Office 49 916 Personnel Council 50 917 Scarlet & Gray 50 918 School Facilities 50 919 Smog Alerts 50 920 Student Identification Card 50 921 Spiritual Formation Committee 51 922 Tuition – FACTS Tuition Management 51 923 Work Permits and Employment 52 924 Lost & Found 53 1000 Student Organizations & Mater Dei Clubs 53 1001 Associated Student Body 53 1001(a) ASB Monarch Professional Dress & Jean Dress 55 1001(b) ASB Officer Monarch Professional Dress 55 1002 Academic Decathlon 56 1003 Instrumental Music 56 1004 Campus Ministry Program 56 1005 Choral Music 56 1006 Color Guard 56 1007 The Crown 56 1008 Dance Team 56 1009 Speech and Debate 57 1010 Junior States of America 57 1011 Mock Trial 57 1012 Model United Nations 57 1013 National Art Honor Society 57

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1014 Pep Squad 57 1015 Renaissance 57 1016 Robotics 58 1017 Scarlet Scroll 58 1018 Theater Arts 58 1019 Student Clubs 58 1100 Parent Organizations 58 1101 Consultative School Board 58 1102 Parent Association Council 58 1103 Parent Volunteer Program 58 1200 Guidance & Counseling Department: School Counselors 59 1300 Wellness Counseling Program 60 1401 Academic Information 60 1402 Graduation/Enrollment Requirements 61 1403 Community Service Graduation Requirements 62 1404 Report Cards 63 1405 Semester Exams 63 1406 Mater Dei Semester Grading Policy 63 1407 Requests to Reschedule Semester Exams 63 1408 Transcripts 64 1409 Class Schedule Changes 64 1410 School Grades 64 1411 Computation of G.P.A. 64 1412 Homework 65 1413 Office Hour 65 1414 Honors Diploma 66 1415 Recognition of 4.0 Students at Graduation 66 1416 Valedictorian and Salutatorian 66 1417 Advanced Placement Program 66 1418 California Scholarship Federation 66 1419 National Honor Society 66 1420 www.TurnItIn.com 67 1421 National Signing Day 67 1422 Letters of Recommendation 67 1500 Disclosure of College Acceptance Information 67 1600 MDHS Academic Services for Students With Learning and/or Attention Differences (fee-based and per qualification) 68 1700 NCAA DIVISION-I INITIAL – ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS 68 1800 California Student Aid Commission Grants 69

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President’s Letter August 2020

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome to our new school year at Mater Dei. We discussed several options for themes, but we landed on “Mater Dei: Where Tradition meets Innovation.” This has been an incredible past six months for our school, your family and indeed our world with the onslaught of the COVID-19. Many changes and adaptions to our normal lives have been demanded. At Mater Dei, we have been working diligently to create the best coming academic year possible for you. It is our commitment to you to continue developing our strategies and best practices as we move into this new, most unusual year.

Yet, in the midst of changes, there are some constants we can stand upon. First, trust that the Lord and his Holy Spirit will be with us as we make adjustments to our lives. His love for each of us is made manifest in the way we choose to live and work with each other. This love guides us each in the way we need to be guided.

Hopefully, you will discover the heart of Mater Dei in this Handbook. It is more than merely an information book or a “do’s and don’ts” manual, but rather a way of treating ourselves and each other with a fundamental respect that is based on Gospel values. This is a foundational document that reminds how to live and learn as a community of Catholic Education in all of its various aspects; Academics, Athletics, Fine Arts, Attendance, Discipline, Parent organizations, Student Regulations and Organizations, Guidance Counseling and, yes, everyone’s favorite, Discipline.

We look forward to this school year and we are excited to allow you to experience the best Catholic, holistic education possible. You are our present, and future of this great school.

Be at Peace;

Fr. Steve Sallot

Interim President

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Principal’s Letter August 2020

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. Our school theme Where Tradition Meets Innovation challenges us to move forward in our mission as a Diocesan Catholic High School to provide a rigorous and superior education for our students in the chapel and in the classrooms, on the athletic fields and courts, in the concert halls and art studios and in all other areas of school life. In fulfilling this mission, MDHS is proud to have outstanding educators who are dedicated and committed to instructing and assisting the students in the pursuit of their goals in a college preparatory environment.

The students of today are equipped in all areas of education established during over 70 years of MDHS history. I am confident that under the outstanding leadership of ASB President Kailia Utley, Vice President Macean Carr, Secretary David Nisson, Treasurer Cecilia Motherway, the students will continue to have many opportunities to excel and enjoy their Mater Dei High School experience.

The policies and procedures contained in this Parent-Student Handbook provide guidelines and directives, which enable parents and students to pursue the course of excellence for which Mater Dei is noted, in a positive and responsible manner. Both parents and students will find appropriate information related to all areas of the school, including the random, mandatory banned substances and alcohol testing program, contained in this Handbook. Please take time to read the 2020-2021 Handbook, since there may be some changes in key areas of the school’s programs.

You will also find the school’s Integrated Student Outcomes (ISO’s) contained in this handbook. These are the goals and expectations, which we have for the students upon graduation from Mater Dei.

As the school year begins, I wish the students every success in all areas of school life. I encourage parents to be involved continuously in your students’ lives by ensuring that they are well equipped to continue their education by availing of the many resources available to them at MDHS.

Sincerely,

Frances Clare Principal

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Administrative Board The Administrative Board is composed of the President, the Principal, the Assistant Principals, and the Vice Presidents. The Board meets weekly in order to discuss all issues pertaining to school life.

Mrs. Molly Chace Mrs. Geri Campeau Mr. Miguel Gutierrez Mr. Dave Taylor Mrs. Erica Adams Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Vice President Vice President Faculty Services Academic Services Student Services Business Services Advancement Class of ‘00 Class of ‘87

What to Do, Where to Go, If You Have Been Absent, or are Tardy to Class Go to the Attendance Office Have an Accident Go To the Deans’ Office Need Athletic Physical Forms, Emergency Cards See the Athletic Trainer Need to buy Athletic Tickets Go to the Athletic Office Need Club Information Go to the Activities Office Need College or Career Information See your School Counselor Need Information About Your Schedule See Your School Counselor Become Ill Go to the Health Services Office Need to Leave Campus Go to the Attendance Office Need Information about Insurance Go to the Main Office Have Locker Trouble Go to the Deans' Office Have Lost a Book or other Item Go to the Lost & Found Move or Have a New Phone Number Go to the Registrar's Office Need to Buy Books or Supplies Go to the Campus Store Need to Buy a Uniform Vicki Marsha Uniform (895-6371) Need Transcripts Sent Go to the Registrar's Office Need to Pay Tuition/Fees Go to the Business Office Need to Replace Your Mater Dei ID Go to the Deans’ Office Need an OCTA Bus Pass Go to the Campus Store Need a "Shadow Card" Go to the Advancement Office Need a Guest/Visitors Pass Go to the Security Office Need a Work Permit Go to the Counseling Office Need a Parking Permit Go to the Security Office Need to Talk about Personal Problems See School Counselor or Campus Ministry Need tech help Contact the Tech Hub

Mater Dei Lines of Communication Students need to be accountable for their academic choices; therefore it is the responsibility of the student to communicate with teachers and advocate for themselves. The role of the parent is to support the academic journey of their student, and should only get involved when the student is unable to resolve the issue(s) on his or her own. Parents who have questions or concerns regarding classroom situations, academic progress, extra or co-curricular activities or behavior problems are to follow these procedures:

1. Contact the individual Teacher, Coach, Moderator or Dean. 2. If there are further questions speak with the Department Chair or Director. 3. If there are further academic questions, please contact the Academic Services Office. 4. If there are further questions regarding extra or co-curricular activities or disciplinary issues, speak with the Assistant

Principal/Student Services. 5. If there are further questions regarding teacher related issues, speak with the Asst. Principal/Faculty Services.

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6. Parents/Students then have the option to appeal to the Principal, whose decision, in consultation with the President, is final at the school site.

Any calls or inquiries made directly to Administrators will be referred back through this MDHS communication system, unless issues of legality or morality are involved.

AERIES

All parents and students are given access to AERIES, the school online communication tool. Through AERIES, students and parents can access a calendar of upcoming assignments and tests, support materials for classes, and regularly updated grade reports. AERIES also provides attendance information, progress report grades, and unofficial transcripts. Parents may also contact teachers by email from the AERIES site.

Teacher Voice Mail Parents and students also have access to teacher voice mail though the school phone system. Parents should leave a brief message, clearly stating their name and a phone number where they may be contacted. Teachers will make every attempt to return parents' calls within forty-eight (48) hours. Voice mail numbers are available at Back to School Night. Teachers will also supply their voice mail numbers to students.

Helpful Information For your convenience, many members of the school staff handle particular areas of school life are listed below: Subject Academic Eligibility/Probation Activities & ASB Admissions Athletics, Boys & Girls Athletic Tickets Campus Store Campus Ministry Campus Tours Change of Address, etc CIF Forms Clubs Detention Boy’s Detention Girl’s Guest/Visitor Pass Immunization/Testing Requirements Insurance Forms (Athletics) Insurance Forms (School) Lockers Lost Student ID Cards Lost & Found NCAA Eligibility OCTA Bus Passes Parking Permits Personnel Plant Management Public Relations Retreats School Schedule School Auction Security Service Projects Shadow Program Transcripts Tuition Work Permits

Name Academic Services Office Mrs. Diana Neustadt Mrs. Lisa Rosales Mrs. Amanda Waters Mrs. Amanda Waters Mrs. Joanne Kim Ms. Helen Steves Mrs. Allison Bergeron Mrs. Kathy Steinbaugh Ms. Jessica Foley Ms. Jeanette Costa Mr. Tim O’Hara Ms. Kathy Immel Mr. Dan Worrell Mrs. Shannon Brown Mrs. Amanda Waters Mrs. Shannon Brown Student’s Dean Dept. Secretary/Deans & Attend. Mr. Dan Worrell Ms. Mary McElroy Mrs. Joanne Kim Mr. Dan Worrell Mrs. Audrey Ganey Mr. Steve Ritter Mrs. Erica Adams Mrs. Kendra Hart School Counselor Mrs. Jennifer Hornbuckle Mr. Dan Worrell Mrs. Stephanie Hopkins Mrs. Melinda Craft Mrs. Kathy Steinbaugh Mrs. Janet Cruz Mrs. Kathy Steinbaugh

Office Administration Office Activities/ASB Office Administration Office Athletic Office Athletic Office Campus Store Campus Ministry Office Advancement Office Registrar's Office Administration Office Activities Office Deans' Office Deans' Office Security Office Health Services Office Athletic Office Health Office Deans' Office Deans’ Office Security Office Guidance & Counseling Office Campus Store Security Office Administration Office Administration Office Advancement Office Campus Ministry Office Guidance & Counseling Office Advancement Office Security Campus Ministry Office Advancement Office Registrar's Office Business Office Registrar’s Office

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Mater Dei High School Phone Directory Title/Department Number Academic Services (714)850-9501 Accounts Payable (714)850-9507/509 Accounts Receivable (714)850-9504 Admissions (714)850-9501 Advancement Office (714)850-9534 Alumni Relations (714)850-9536 Aquatics (714)850-9574 Athletic Director (714)850-9573 Athletic Equipment Room (714)957-3782 Athletic Office (714)850-9573 Athletic Trainer (714)957-3781 Attendance (714)850-9517 Attendance, Boy’s (714)850-9516 Attendance, Girl’s (714)850-9515 Band Office (714)957-3784 Baseball Office (714)850-9580 Basketball Office – Boys (714)850-9578 Basketball Office – Girls (714)850-9574 Business Office (714)850-9504 Campus Store (714)850-9572 Campus Ministry (714)850-9556 Campus Tour Info (714)850-9534 Choir Room (714)850-9559 Christian Service Program (714)850-9558 College & Career Center (714)850-9561 Color Guard (714)957-3798 Computer Services (714)850-9569 Cross Country (714)850-9576 Dance Department (714)957-3783 Dean, Boys - Mr. O’Hara (714)850-9516 Dean, Girls - Ms. Immel (714)850-9515 Detentions - Mr. Gutierrez (714)850-9513 English Department (714)850-9606 Faculty Services (714)957-3799 Facilities Director (714)850-6704 Football (714)850-9582 Girls’ Coaches Offices (714)850-9576/586 Golf (714)957-3780 Health Services (714)850-9520 Learning Lab (714)641-3694 Library (714)850-9542 Lost & Found (714)850-9572 Maintenance (714)850-9588 Mathematics Department (714)957-3795 MDTV (714)957-3797 Media/Public Relations (714)850-9526 Modern Language Department (714)957-3788 Pageantry Corp (714)957-3784 Pastoral Services Coordinator (714)641-3693 Performing Arts Department (714)957-3784 Physical Education Department (714)850-9575

Title/Department Number President’s Office (714)850-9522 Principal’s Office (714)850-9500 Publications (714)850-9527 Receptionist (714)957-3771 Registrar’s Office (714)850-9570 Religion Department (714)850-9548 Scarlet Scroll Newspaper (714)850-9552 School Auction (714)754-1175 School Counselor, Mr. Arthur Aragon (714)850-9562 Director of Counseling, Mrs. Kellie Bauer (714)850-9567 School Counselor, Ms. Sasha Lo (714)850-6227 School Counselor, Ms. Mary McElroy (714)850-9568 School Counselor, Mr. Don Nguyen (714)641-5452 Associate Director of Counseling,

Mrs. Vanessa Pena-Gautier (714)850-9564 School Counselor, Mrs. Telly Troisi (714)850-9563 School Counselor, Mrs. Angie Young (714)850-9566 School Counseling Administrative Assistant,

Ms. Lydia Yun (714)850-9565 Science Department (714)850-9529 Security (714)850-9545 Shadows (714)950-9535 Soccer - Boys (714)850-9573 Soccer - Girls (714)850-9586 Social Studies Department (714)957-3789 Special Events (714)850-9527 Activities (714)850-9553 Student Records (714)850-9571 Student Services (714)850-9502 Swimming & Water Polo (714)850-9586 Tech Hub (714)850-9587 Technology & Business (714)850-9539 Tennis – Boys (714)850-9574 Tennis – Girls (714)850-9586 Tours (714)850-9534 Track & Field (714)850-9576 Transcripts (714)850-9571 Tuition Office (714)850-9504 Visual Arts (714)444-9588 Volleyball - Boys & Girls (714)850-9586 Wellness Counseling (714)850-9567/568 Wrestling (714)850-9578 Yearbook (Crown) (714)850-9552 Fax - Athletic Office (714)662-1404 Fax - Band/Bingo (714)957-6128 Fax - Advancement Office (714)540-8570 Fax - Football Office (714)850-9643 Fax - Guidance/Counseling (714)557-5885 Fax - Main Office (714)754-1880 Fax - President’s Office (714)850-9590

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100 Mission Statement / Philosophy Mater Dei High School, a co-educational college preparatory Diocesan Catholic high school, provides a holistic education and serves a diverse community of students committed to knowledge, faith, and service. Consistent with Catholic values, Mater Dei works with parents and guardians, who are the primary educators of their children, in the development of the whole person: religious, spiritual, intellectual, creative, emotional, physical, social, and moral. Formed in the charism of Honor, Glory, and Love, students are empowered to become compassionate leaders who embrace personal and social responsibility with respect for God’s creation and in service to others.

101 Philosophy Mater Dei High School is dedicated to the mission of Catholic education, as envisioned in Church documents and teachings, rooted in the charism of Honor, Glory, and Love.

HONOR We honor the God-given talents and diversity of our students through formational and innovative learning experiences. By acknowledging parents and guardians as the primary educators of their children, we cultivate a supportive community dedicated to each student’s unique learning needs. With a rigorous curriculum that incorporates faith, creativity, technology, and the skills necessary for college and career readiness, our highly-qualified and committed educators support students as they strive for academic excellence.

GLORY We give glory to God through prayer, sacraments, and service which fosters the spiritual life of the school. Mater Dei is committed to the guidelines established for Catholic education in foundational Church documents, teachings, and traditions. We support and challenge students to develop their full potential within a Catholic educational community rooted in gospel values and virtues.

LOVE We develop faith-filled, responsible servant leaders who are committed to serving God, the Church, and their respective communities with a profound sense of social justice founded in love. With a focus on spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness, students strengthen their love for themselves and one another as they become one body in Christ. Recognizing that the world is ever-changing, we empower students to pursue personal growth and love for life-long learning. Mater Dei students graduate ready to become global citizens equipped with the skills necessary to respond to the challenges of today’s world.

Through our patroness Mary Mater Dei, the school embraces the Catholic faith as well as a rich tradition of academic excellence and compassionate leadership.

102 Integral Student Outcomes (ISO’s) Mater Dei students develop Intellectually, Spiritually, and Socially.

Intellectual Development Students...

● Identify, locate, evaluate, synthesize, and apply information correctly and critically ● Use technology and media ethically and responsibly to enhance learning ● Engage in constructive discussion and debate while respecting differing viewpoints ● Communicate effectively through speaking, writing, social media, and artistic expression

Spiritual Development Students...

● Learn and grow in Gospel values and virtues ● Understand and respect Catholic faith and Tradition ● Participate in liturgical opportunities, prayer celebrations, and Christian service ● Embrace faith, hope, and love as a way of life

Social Development Students...

● Value diversity and affirm the God-given dignity of each human person

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● Weigh consequences, act with integrity, and take responsibility for their decisions ● Commit to the physical and emotional wellness of self and others ● Understand and apply Catholic social teaching to promote peace and justice

103 Nondiscriminatory Statement Mater Dei High School in the Diocese of Orange, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, and national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Mater Dei High School in the Diocese of Orange does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, age, medical condition, national origin, ancestry, or disability in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school- administered programs.

200 School History Mater Dei High School opened in 1950 with 145 students in the ninth and tenth grades. Over 25,000 students have met the graduation requirements of Mater Dei and have gone onto higher education and vocations of service to their human family. Mater Dei is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the official accrediting commission for schools. It is also a member of the College Board and National Association for College Admission Counseling. 99% of each year's graduating class go on to college.

Mater Dei High School owes a debt of gratitude to its dedicated Presidents, Rectors and Principals, for their dedication and leadership.

PRESIDENTS 1990-1992..............…………..Reverend John B. Weling 2002-2019...........…........…….Mr. Patrick Murphy 2019-Present……………….…Reverend Steve Sallot PRINCIPALS 1950-1952.…………………....Rev. Joseph Eyraud (deceased) 1952-1960……….. …………..Rev.Msgr.Michael Hanlon(deceased) 1960-1964…………………….Bishop Donald Montrose (deceased) 1964-1974..............................Rev. Msgr. John Reilly(deceased) 1974-1976..............................Rev. Kenneth Krause (deceased) 1976-1978……………..……...Bro.Eugene Ward, F.S.C.(deceased) 1978-1987..............................Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Harris 1987-1990..............................Rev. John B. Weling 1990-1994..............................Mr. Lyle V. Porter 1994-2002.............................Mr. Patrick Murphy 2002- Present.......................Ms. Frances Clare RECTORS 1992-2002..............................Rev. Steve Sallot 2014-2019.....…………………Fr. Kiet Ta 2019-Present..........................Fr. Mark Cruz The religious communities that have staffed Mater Dei since its inception, listed according to the time of their arrival and departure as faculty members, are the following:

The Sisters of Charity, B.V.M. 1950-1974; The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, C.S.J. 1951 to the present; The Sisters of St. Louis, S.S.L. 1952-present; Brothers of St. Patrick, F.S.P. 1953-1986 - 1988 to the present; The Norbertine Fathers, O. Praem 1957 to 2008; The Sisters of the Holy Cross, C.S.C. 1960 to 1992; The Franciscan Missionary Sisters, O.S.F. 1962-1975; Trinitarian Fathers, S.T. 1962-1976; The Sisters of the Company of Mary, O.D.N. 1964-1984; The Augustinian Fathers, O.S.A. 1966-1969; The Felician Sisters, C.S.S.F. 1969-1970; The Poor Clare Missionary Sisters, M.C. 1969-1978; The Capuchin Fathers, O.F.M. Cap 1970-1982: The Sisters of Mercy, S.M. 1970-1972-1986 to 1990: The Conventional Franciscans, O.F.M. 1971 to the present; The Fathers of Sacred Hearts, S.S.C.C. 1978-1979; The Religious Sisters of Charity, R.S.C. 1980-1988-1990 to 2015; The Dominican Fathers & Brothers, O.P. 1981-1988; The Dominican Sisters, O.P. San Jose 1983-1986; The Sisters of St. Francis, O.S.F. 1988 to 1992.

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300 COVID-19 In order to promote the health and safety of all students, faculty and staff, Mater Dei High School has implemented the following policies and protocols (301-310) related to the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2020-21 school year based on the possibility that instruction resumes at least in part on campus rather than entirely through distance learning. Because of the fluidity of the pandemic circumstances, the School may have to change, remove, or augment these policies. The school will continue to base its decisions on information and guidance provided by, among others, the World Health Organization, the Center for Disease Control, as well as state and county health agencies.

301 Health Screenings While dependent on advice from health agencies and therefore subject to change, all students are currently anticipated to be required to proceed through an active health screening process on a daily basis before entering the Mater Dei campus. Health screenings will be conducted by trained Mater Dei faculty/staff members under the supervision of the Director of Health Services. Active screening will consist of a four step process: visual wellness check, which includes questioning of symptoms, temperature check with a non-contact infrared thermometer, hand hygiene and reinforcement of wearing a face covering. Once screened, students will receive a color-coded sticker on their ID card to indicate that they have successfully been screened and are cleared to be on campus.

Any student who has COVID-19 symptoms or a fever will be immediately isolated in a designated area and parents will be contacted to pick up their student. The student will be encouraged to contact their healthcare provider and be tested for COVID-19. Students will need to meet CDC criteria to discontinue home isolation, including three days with no fever, improvement of symptoms, and 10 days since symptoms first appeared before returning to campus.

302 Face Mask Requirements Given the widespread community transmission of COVID-19, Mater Dei High School is committed to providing a safe environment for its community. Therefore, all students, staff, and visitors will be required to wear a mask at all times while on the Mater Dei campus when physical distancing cannot be maintained and with the exception of when eating or drinking. The CDC has published guidelines recommending all persons wear cloth face coverings in public settings where social distancing cannot be achieved. These practices will be continually monitored and reevaluated. It is also important to remember that face coverings are not a replacement for washing hands, practicing physical distancing, and staying home when sick. All Mater Dei Students will be required to wear appropriate face masks at all times while on the Mater Dei campus when physical distance cannot be maintained and with the exception of when eating or drinking. Masks must completely cover the student’s nose and mouth at all times and must be securely fastened around their head or behind their ears. Masks must be Christian decent and free from images or logos other than a Mater Dei or college logos. Gaiters and face shields are not acceptable. Bandanas and pieces of material are not considered appropriate masks. Students who come to school without an appropriate mask will be issued a disposable mask from the nurse’s office.

303 One-Way Hallways and Campus Traffic Flow In order to promote physical distancing and further ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff, Mater Dei has implemented one-way hallways and foot traffic routes. Signage will be prominently displayed throughout the entire campus to indicate the appropriate traffic flow. All students are expected to abide by the established traffic flow in order to protect their health and that of others.

304 Hand Hygiene Mater Dei will support healthy hygiene behaviors by providing adequate supplies, including soap, hand sanitizer, tissues and disinfecting supplies. Students will be encouraged to practice hand hygiene along with respiratory etiquette, such as covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Frequent hand washing and use of hand sanitizer will be encouraged throughout the campus.

305 Physical Distancing Efforts will be made in all areas of campus to promote physical distancing. In the classrooms, space between seating and desks will be in place with the goal of at least 6 feet of physical distance. Faculty will provide students with assigned seats to ensure adequate distance and students are expected to abide by these seating assignments.

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Signage will be displayed in outdoor common areas to further promote physical distancing. Supervision of students will also be in place throughout the day to ensure that students are abiding by physical distancing and face mask requirements throughout all areas of campus.

306 Cleaning and Disinfecting Frequently touched surfaces, such as, but not limited to door handles, tables, desks will be cleaned and disinfected within the school day at least daily or between uses as much as possible. Drinking fountains will be discontinued and students are encouraged to bring their own water to replace use and touching of water fountains. 307 Exposure Response Management Mater Dei has designated our Director of Health Services to be responsible for responding to COVID-19 concerns. This individual has been trained in contact tracing and will coordinate documentation and tracking of possible exposures. Students and parents are expected to immediately report to the Director of Health Services by calling (714) 850-9520 if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

308 Accounting of Students If a student is on campus outside of their core academic day, they will be required to check-in at the ticket window on Monarch Way outside the Meruelo Athletic Center. This will allow the Attendance Office to account for all students who are on campus in the event of an emergency. Likewise, when a student is leaving campus outside of their core academic day, they will be required to check-out at the same location.

For student accounting purposes, in order for a student to leave the MDHS campus outside of their core academic day, MDHS will require a signed waiver to be on file with the Attendance Office. Once the signed waiver is on file, students will be issued a tamper-proof label on their student ID cards. Students will be required to present this label to Security and/or Attendance Office staff in order to leave campus. Students who do not have an off-campus waiver and corresponding ID card label will not be allowed to leave the MDHS campus. 309 Student ID Cards Student ID cards will serve the purpose of identifying to which group (AM/PM) students belong, as well as a visual cue as to whether or not students have been processed through the daily active health screening. Accordingly, this year, more than ever, it is imperative that students wear their ID cards around their neck at all times while on the Mater Dei campus. In order to assist Mater Dei Faculty/Staff in managing the campus and further promoting the health and safety of all, this rule will be strictly enforced.

310 Addendum on Academic Expectations During COVID-19 Due to the current and evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, Mater Dei High School has put together a number of guidelines to help teachers, students, and families navigate our new academic expectations and schedule. To view the policies, procedures and expectations, click here.

400 School Hours 1. Students may not leave the campus during school hours without special permission. ALL OFF-CAMPUS PERMIT

MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEANS’ OFFICE. No student will be permitted to leave campus without a written request signed by a parent.

2. Students should be off the campus each day by 5:00 p.m., unless detained on authorized business or involved in organized school activities. All student gatherings on school premises must be arranged in advance through the Director of Activities. A faculty moderator must be present.

401 Media Release Mater Dei High School and its approved partners regularly take photographs, film footage, and other electronic media of various school activities for use in, among other things, educational, community outreach, website, athletic, artistic, advancement, and advertising efforts and promotion. This media may be captured on campus or off and will not always be pre-announced to students. Some of the

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media, including but not limited to Monarch Television, contains the name, image, likeness and/or voice of MDHS students. By enrolling at Mater Dei High School, all students and their parents (or legal guardians) grant MDHS and its approved partners permission to use this media, agree that they will not be financially remunerated for this media usage, and release Mater Dei High School and its approved partners from any claims or liability arising from the use of this media.

500 Attendance Attendance Lines: BOYS: (714) 850-9516 GIRLS: (714) 850-9515 Student attendance is governed by the rules and regulations of the CALIFORNIA STATE EDUCATION CODE and by the following information: The primary purpose of the Attendance Policy is to keep the parent/guardian informed as to the number of student absences in any particular class. The intent of this policy is to improve student attendance and not to impose sanctions. However, sanctions may be imposed should this policy be abused, according to the provisions of this Parent-Student Handbook. Class attendance has been proven to directly relate to positive class performance. In case of student absence, parents/guardians must contact the Attendance Office prior to 11:00 a.m. and explain the cause of the absence. Mater Dei accepts phone calls and hand-written communication; we do not accept email communication from parents/guardians in regards to their student absences. Please note that all calls and written communication are subject to follow-up confirmation.

501 Excused Absences An excused absence is defined as an absence from school with the knowledge and consent of the parent/guardian or the proper school authority. Excused absences may be planned or unplanned and include:

A. Illness/Accident/Other Physical Disablement B. Medical Appointments (provide Attendance Office with original documentation from medical office) C. Funerals/Religious Observances D. Participation in School-Related Activities E. School Approved Family Trip/Obligation F. School Approved College Visit G. Personal Family Situations

Arrangements for planned absences (other than trip requests) should be made 24 hours in advance. To obtain an off-campus permit or make arrangements to miss classes, a student must present a signed parent/guardian note to the Attendance Office and obtain approval. Students are allotted FIVE absences per school year for school approved family trips/college visits/obligations with prior approval only. Please note: Documentation for Exempt absences must be submitted to the Deans/Attendance Office

502 Consequences for Excessive Absences Attendance reviews will be conducted regularly throughout the school year, the purpose of which is to identify students with chronic absenteeism and to ensure that all students are on track to fulfill MDHS graduation requirements. Based on a student’s attendance record, an individualized plan may be put into place to support students in improving their daily attendance and staying current with their academics.

503 Truancy / Unexcused Absence 1. Truancy is defined as an "unexcused absence" from school without the knowledge and consent of the

parent/guardian or the proper school authority, either for a whole day or any part of a day. 2. Cutting any class constitutes truancy and results in disciplinary action. 3. If a student has been truant the student will not be allowed to make up missed work during the period of truancy. 4. Truancy is a Level II offense (see section 705 for consequences).

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MATER DEI POLICY DOES NOT SANCTION A SENIOR DITCH DAY!

504 Re-admittance after an Absence A note written by the parent/guardian or a parent phone call must be received before the student can be readmitted into classes. A written note by the parent/guardian or a parent phone call does not excuse a Tardy. When a student has a medical or dental appointment he/she needs to bring an original note on Doctor’s or Dentist’s stationery to verify the appointment. The note should include:

a. The name and grade of the student. b. A reason for the absence. c. A clear statement of the dates of absence. d. The signature of one of the parents/guardians.

Absence and Make-Up Policy Absences fall into two categories: Excused (Planned and Unplanned) and Unexcused. In the case of an unplanned excused absence, students are required to meet with the teacher upon their return to discuss any missed work and due dates. A reasonable amount of time will be given to the student to make up missed assignments and take missed quizzes and tests. The classroom teacher will determine this time frame in accordance with their classroom policies. Planned absences are absences due to an athletic event, performance, school trip, college visit or vacation. In the case of planned absences, students are required to turn in all assignments on the originally scheduled due date. For planned absences where the assignment cannot be completed or turned in on the due date, students are required to meet with the teacher before the planned absence to establish expectations and due dates. Work missed because of a planned absence must be made up in accordance with the teacher’s classroom policies. Failure to do so may negatively impact the student’s grade. Students with a Medical/Psychiatric Condition: If a student has a significant medical condition causing an extended absence, parents must notify the school nurse, Attendance Office, and their student’s academic counselor regarding the condition, and how it impacts the student academically, in a detailed physician letter. If a student has a condition (e.g., seizures, diabetes, etc.) that may present during the school day, please include a list of warning signs/symptoms for our teachers. In the case of an extended absence, the student’s school counselor who will arrange with teachers to have class and homework assignments available from the Counseling Office. Please note: parents requesting accommodations for their student must contact the Counseling Office or Center for Learning to determine if the request can be accommodated. Mater Dei High School does not provide independent study programs for students on a regular basis. However, in certain special circumstances, such as an extended absence, parents may request, in writing, to have a student placed on independent study (in cases of illness this request must be supported with a physician’s note). If the Administration allows a student to go on independent study, parents and the student will be required to sign an Independent Study Contract. Please note, Independent Study is allowed in special circumstances only.

505 Extra Curricular Attendance Policy Attendance at school on the day of an extra or co-curricular event is mandatory if a student wishes to attend or participate in an activity held the same day. In order to participate in or attend an extra or co-curricular event a student must attend at least half of their classes on the day of the event. This applies to practices and/or games for athletes. It also applies to rehearsals and performances for students in the Performing Arts. Absences sanctioned by the school administration (funerals, medical appointments, school related activities, etc.) are exempt from this regulation.

506 Tardiness 1. A student who is not in her/his assigned place when the class bell rings, is considered tardy. 2. Any student that is tardy within the first 10 minutes will report to their classes to be marked tardy by their teacher. 3. Any student that is 10 minutes late to his/her first class of the day (i.e. late to school by more than 10 minutes)

MUST report directly to the Attendance Office to receive an authorized Admittance Slip. 4. Detention slips will not be issued for students detained on official school business (e.g. counseling passes or

detained slips from faculty, administration or Deans’ office). 5. It is a reasonable expectation to require students to arrive to class on time. However, since Mater Dei is a

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commuter school, students will be allowed 6 tardy warnings per semester. After the 6 warnings have been exhausted students will receive a level I infraction for each additional offense. Students who continually do not meet this expectation are considered to be in defiance of authority and will receive escalated consequences.

6. A written note by the parent/guardian or a parent phone call does not excuse a Tardy. 7. A tardy student may be excused at the discretion of the Deans in Extreme circumstances. (Oversleeping, traffic,

etc. are not considered extreme circumstances) 8. Students are placed on a contract when they have an excessive number of tardies. Parents will be notified by the

student's Dean in writing and a parent conference may be requested. The contract will stipulate consequences that may involve disciplinary action. Violation of this contract may result in a student being asked to withdraw from Mater Dei High School.

9. It is the policy of Mater Dei High School that more than 15 tardies to school in the morning, or to a particular class in a semester, may result in the student being asked to withdraw from MDHS.

507a Trip Request Policy For students to obtain the most out of their educational experience, it is imperative that absences be held to a minimum. Therefore, we encourage all families to plan their vacations during the vacation time on the school calendar. We strongly discourage families from taking recreational trips during the school year. Any family trip/college visit/obligation (which includes outside club tournaments or extra-curricular activities) are planned absences and must receive prior approval from the Attendance Office. If approval is not given, the trip may result in an unexcused absence. It is the responsibility of the student to make-up all in-class work, assignments and tests/quizzes that were missed during the trip according to each teacher’s academic guidelines. Please Note: Students are allotted FIVE absences for school approved family trips/college visits/obligations only. After five, each absence will count toward their total number of absences.

507b School-sanctioned Travel In order for students to be eligible to participate in school-sanctioned domestic and/or international travel, they must be approved by the Business Office, Guidance and Counseling, as well as the Deans’ Office. Any student whose tuition is not up-to-date, is on a DRC contract and/or not approved by Guidance and Counseling may become ineligible to participate in such trips. Registration in such travel opportunities does not guarantee participation.

508 Parental Responsibility When Parent/Guardians Are Out of Town If a student's parent(s)/guardian(s) will be unavailable (i.e. out of town or on vacation) a signed written parental notice must be provided, in advance, to the Attendance Office. This notice will indicate the adult(s) who is responsible for the student while the parent(s)/guardian(s) is unavailable. This information is needed for attendance purposes and for any emergency situations that may arise.

600 Student Regulations The purpose of a student code of regulations is to provide the student body with a safe and orderly academic and social setting. These regulations should also enable our students to grow in their respect for each other, for the MDHS faculty, staff and administration and for the campus environment. Violation of these regulations will result in disciplinary action. 601 General Information

1. To cross Bristol Street or Edinger Avenue, students must use the crosswalks and follow directions of the Security Staff.

2. Students who choose to park in the neighborhood do so at their own risk. 3. Students must follow directions given by the Security Staff. 4. Security cameras monitor much of the school for the safety of students and others. Students must still report any

suspicious or dangerous activities to the Security Staff. 5. No in-line skates, roller blades of any kind or skateboards are permitted on campus. 6. Students must be wearing their Student I.D. Card and the Mater Dei issued lanyard around their neck during

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school hours. Students must also bring their Student I.D. Card to all Mater Dei functions that are held after school hours.

7. Gum chewing is not permitted anywhere on the Mater Dei campus.

602 Assemblies 1. All students are required to attend All Assemblies, Rallies, and Mass or Prayer Services. 2. Students are to proceed to the assembly in an orderly fashion accompanied by their teacher. 3. No food, drink, gum or laser pointers of any kind are permitted inside the gymnasium or assembly area. At Mass or Prayer Services: 1. SILENCE as well as appropriate posture and decorum is to be observed as a sign of respect. 2. Students are encouraged to participate fully in the liturgy or service. 3. No eating, drinking or gum chewing is allowed. At Assembly: 1. Maintain quiet at all formal assemblies. 2. Stand on arrival and departure of guests. 3. Give complete attention to the speaker. 4. When students are to sit in the bleachers, they should follow the directions of the Deans and Security Staff. 5. Sitting on the bleachers is allowed only when the bleachers are fully extended. 6. Whistling and shouting are not an acceptable means of applause. At Rallies: 1. School pride and spirit is generated from the MDHS student body. Students should give enthusiastic cooperation

and courteous attention to those who are conducting the rally. 2. Slamming and/or pushing are not permitted at MDHS rallies or at any MDHS function or event.

603 Campus Trash Policy 1. It is expected that students assist in keeping the campus and classrooms neat and clean at all time, especially the

lunch area. 2. Disregard for this policy will result in student offenders being required to clean the lunch area for a length of time or

number of days determined by the Deans. Multiple violations will be elevated to a Level II offense. 3. Gum chewing is not permitted anywhere on the Mater Dei campus.

604 Classroom 1. Students must be in the classroom and seated when the second bell rings. A bell signifies the end of the class.

Dismissal is given by the teacher. 2. All classes will begin or end with prayer. All students are to observe appropriate decorum during prayer and/or the

Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Students are responsible for the good condition of desks and of the classroom. 4. Any collections of money (for any purpose) must be approved in writing by the schools’ Administrative Board. 5. Students are not to handle classroom equipment, e.g. thermostat, blinds, windows, maps without the teacher's

permission. 6. Eating or drinking is not allowed in the classroom without permission. Gum chewing is not permitted anywhere

on the Mater Dei campus. 7. Each student must have a Hall Pass when out of class. An office summons is considered a Hall Pass. Passes

must be returned to the teacher who issued the pass. Students are allowed to use the restroom during class; however, they must return to class within a reasonable amount of time. If a student is feeling ill, they must first report to the nurse. Failure to do so may result in a truancy.

8. Students who, as a result of food or water fights or because of rain, arrive at a class with wet or soiled clothing may not be permitted to enter that class by the classroom teacher. These students will be sent to the Deans’ Office.

9. Although electronic devices and headphones are permitted on campus, they may not be used in the classrooms, the library, or other study area unless a teacher gives permission.

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10. Laser pointers are not allowed at any time.

605 Video Conferences with Students Teachers and other School staff may contact students by means of videoconferencing for educational and extracurricular purposes such as School athletics, performing arts, and activities. In these instances, students are to abide by all terms and conditions of the videoconferencing provider as well as this Handbook.

606 Closed Campus MATER DEI IS A CLOSED CAMPUS. Except for specific parental waivers available for the 2020-21 schoolyear related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which must be signed and on record with the school, once students arrive on campus in the morning, they may not leave the campus without special permission. An Off-Campus Permit must be obtained from the Attendance Office. If students become ill and need to go home, they must 1) go through the Health Office; 2) parents must be contacted; and 3) the student signed out through the Attendance Office. All visitors (including student visitors) must sign in to be on campus by Campus Security.

1. Adult visitors must report to the Security Guard to sign in and be directed to the appropriate location. A visitor's pass will be issued from the Security Office.

2. In-class Visitors/Shadow Program for Prospective Students. Student visitors (prospective students) who wish to visit classes in session must be sponsored by a Mater Dei Student. The sponsor is responsible for the actions of his/her visitor while on campus. The "shadow program" is reserved for prospective students visiting the school prior to enrollment.

a. The sponsor must receive permission from the Advancement Office 3 days in advance of the visit. b. Male visitors must wear a collared shirt and nice slacks. Female visitors must wear a nice shirt and skirt or slacks. c. Visitors must be accompanied by his/her sponsor at all times. d. On the day of the visit, visitors must go to the Advancement Office prior to the start of the school day. e. Sponsors are not permitted to switch visitor without prior permission from the Advancement Office at any time.

607 Conduct Off Campus At Athletic Events: 1. Mater Dei student spectators, as well as our student athletes, are to conduct themselves in a spirit of Christian

decency and courtesy as representatives of Mater Dei High School. 2. Members of the opposing team and school as well as the game officials are to be treated with respect and are not

to be subjected to any verbal or physical harassment. 3. Stand with respect during the National Anthem and the singing of Mater Dei's Alma Mater and the opposing

school's Alma Mater, if they are sung after the game. 4. Any vulgar language, disruptive behavior or throwing of objects will not be tolerated. Any behavior of this kind will

result in expulsion from the game site and further disciplinary action from the Deans’ office. 5. Mater Dei students are responsible for communicating acceptable student behavior regulations to any friends that

they (the Mater Dei students) invite as guests to any Mater Dei athletic event. 6. Students are to stay in the MD rooting section area during the game. Mater Dei students are not permitted to visit

the opposing school's rooting section in order to prevent any possible provocative activity. 7. Stay off the playing area before, during and after the athletic contest. Follow the direction of security and staff

event personnel. 8. All posters (must receive prior approval by the Deans’ Office) and crowd cheers must positively support Mater Dei.

They must never put down or distract the opponent (e.g. no noise during an opponent's free throws at basketball games).

9. Noisemakers, bells, horns, etc. are prohibited at all contests. Loitering: Students are not to loiter before or after school on neighboring streets, parking lots, parking structure, or shopping centers. Littering: Students are encouraged to take pride in their campus and in the community. Deposit all trash in proper containers. Bus Regulations:

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Students are subject to the authority of the bus driver whenever being transported to and from school. School policies regarding behavior, profanity, obscenity, damaging property, fighting, etc. are in effect on the buses at all times. REFUSAL TO OBEY THESE RULES AT THE REQUEST OF THE DRIVERS WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF RIDING PRIVILEGES, CONFISCATION OF BUS PASS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION FROM SCHOOL AND LEGAL OFFICIALS. Eating lunches on buses is not permissible at any time. Throwing any object from the bus windows and leaving trash or litter of any kind in the bus is not permitted. OCTA Bus passes will be available in the Book Store. Cost is $40.00.

608 Earthquake 1. Mater Dei has developed an Emergency Preparedness Plan in case of an earthquake. Administrators, teachers,

and staff have been assigned to one of the following teams: Emergency Operation Center, First Aid, Sweep and Response, Security, Accounting, Parental Communication/Reunion Gate, Student Support, and Nutrition.

2. Emergency Preparedness drills are held at least once a semester. In a drill or an emergency, students are to be silent and maintain a DUCK-COVER-HOLD position under a desk/table, away from windows, and near an inside wall until the tremors have ceased and the teacher has directed evacuation to the field.

3. Students are to remain on campus until everyone is accounted for and an administrative decision has been made concerning the safety in releasing students. Students will be released through the Parental Communication/Reunion Gate Team on Baker Street to those adults authorized on the student's Emergency Release Form.

4. The Assistant Principal Student Services will continually revise and update the school's Emergency Preparedness Plan to promote the safety and care of all students and staff.

5. All students with a chronic health condition requiring daily medication/treatment should provide the Health Office with an individualized health maintenance kit to be used in the case of an emergency (3-5 day supply).

609 Emergency Protocols Evacuation Drill Students should move quickly and quietly to the designated area on campus, posted in all classrooms. Students are to remain under the supervision of their teacher until dismissed back to class by the Administrator in charge. A student initiating a false fire alarm will be subject to disciplinary consequences, at Level III. Active Shooter Protocols Mater Dei has implemented the ALICE (Alert. Lockdown. Inform. Counter. Evacuate.) active shooter protocols and has worked diligently to train all faculty and staff members to respond in the unlikely event of such a scenario. Mater Dei has partnered with Santa Ana P.D. in creating a video to educate our students on how to respond to such a scenario. In an effort to continually educate our students and enable the faculty to keep their training relevant, this video will air on Monarch Television once a month. Mater Dei has also partnered with Santa Ana P.D. in coordinating the MDHS video cameras in the event of an emergency on campus.

610 General Courtesy 1. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner reflecting positively on themselves, their

parents, and their school. Courtesy is basically Christian charity requiring self-discipline. Respect marks Monarch behavior.

2. Students should address the faculty/staff politely and in general with a spirit of helpfulness, courtesy and respect toward them. When addressing a faculty/staff member, use of the adult's first name is not appropriate. (The faculty/staff person's last name should be preceded by Mr., Miss, Mrs. Ms.)

3. Students should respect the privacy of the faculty lounge, mailroom, and dining room. Teachers must be allowed privacy during their lunch or free period.

4. Vulgar language on campus is inappropriate. 5. Once enrolled at Mater Dei, a student is expected to continue to display positive Christian conduct at all times, on

and off campus, whether inside or outside of school. Conduct that is detrimental to the reputation of Mater Dei High School may result in disciplinary consequences.

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611 Lockers 1. Lockers are assigned by the Attendance/Deans’ Office by request only. 2. Lockers are to be kept locked at all times. They must also be kept CLEAN AND NEAT. 3. Under no circumstances should a student reveal his/her locker combination to any other student, nor is a student

to open another student's locker or remove another student's lock. 4. Lockers in need of repair should be reported to the Deans’ Office. 5. No decals or pasted items are allowed inside or outside the lockers. 6. Lockers are subject to search by the Deans’ Office, Security, or Administration at any time with or without cause.

Students have no expectation of privacy in their lockers. 7. ONLY School issued Master Locks (purchased from the Dean’s Office) are to be placed and locked on student

lockers. School personnel will remove ALL other (non-school issued) locks.

612 Eating on Campus 1. Eating on campus will be restricted to the lunch area that is located inside and outside the LeVecke Center, in

addition to other outdoor, open-air areas. In order to leave the lunch area, a student must have an authorized pass, and must have that pass checked by a faculty member, Lunch Monitor, Dean or Security Staff member.

2. Orderly conduct is expected in the lunch area as well as in other areas of the school. 3. All business to be transacted in the Administration Wing during the lunch period should be handled during the first

15 minutes only. 4. Throwing or smearing food or drink on another student violates the respect one should have for another student. 5. Such activity is a Level II infraction. 6. Food is not permitted in the new Mater Dei Athletics Complex. Bottled water is permitted. 7. Food deliveries by outside parties are not allowed.

613 Parking Lot/Parking Structure 1. Parking in either the Mater Dei parking lot or parking structure is at the student’s own risk. Students who wish to

take advantage of this privilege are to obtain a parking permit from the Security Office. Preferred Senior parking will be in the Monarch Way lot with all other students parking in the parking structure. No car will be allowed in the parking lot or parking structure without its parking pass hanging from the vehicle's inside rear view mirror. The parking pass must remain hanging from the rear view mirror while the vehicle is parked in the parking lot or parking structure. If the parking pass is not visible, the vehicle will not be allowed to park in any lot or in the structure - no exceptions. Students who use fraudulent parking passes will lose the privilege of parking in the Monarch student parking lot and may receive additional disciplinary consequences.

2. Senior students may purchase a Preferred Senior parking spot in the Monarch Way lot through the Activities Office. This privilege allows them to decorate their assigned parking spot. All decorations are subject to approval and must be within the realm of Christian decency. All supplies used to decorate Preferred Senior spots must also be approved by the Facilities Department.

3. The parking lot and parking structure will be closed to all students during school hours. Students may not go to any car (their own or faculty's) during the school day. Permission from a Dean, Director of Security or an Administrator is necessary for anyone wishing to go to the parking lot or structure during school hours.

4. There shall be no stickers or decals attached on any vehicle's windows or exterior depicting any signs of violence, vulgar language or disrespect in reference to the Mater Dei community or society's best interest.

5. A speed limit of five (5) M.P.H. will be enforced in the parking lot and parking structure at all times. Disregard of the speed limit or unsafe driving may result in loss of parking privileges and additional disciplinary consequences.

6. Cars may not be left overnight in either the parking lot or parking structure without permission from the Security Office. Disregard of this may result in loss of parking privileges and/or car being towed.

7. Students being dropped off or picked up before and after school should exit or enter their cars on Monarch Way. No drop-offs will be allowed in the Bristol Street parking lot.

8. All unauthorized parking or failure to follow directions by the Security Staff or parking lot violations will result in

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disciplinary action. 9. Students are required to obey any and all signage and security staff directions in the parking lot and parking

structure. 10. Students are not to park in the Edinger Lot located across the street from campus. With the addition of the new

parking structure, the Edinger Lot will not be staffed by Mater Dei Security personnel.

614 Posters & Flyers All posters and flyers must be approved and stamped by the Activities Office prior to being hung on the Mater Dei campus. Posters and flyers can only be hung in designated areas on campus.

615 Pregnancy Policy As a diocesan Catholic high school, Mater Dei affirms the sacredness of all human life. This teaching is expressed throughout our curriculum particularly in religious studies classes and Campus Ministry. If a student becomes pregnant out of marriage, we realize the situation is a very sensitive one. We will work with the student and her family so that the student will be able to remain at Mater Dei. This will be done through the Office of the Director of Campus Ministry as well as through the office of the Health Services Coordinator and Counseling Office. Expectations are as follows: The student and the family will meet with the Director of Campus Ministry. Based on the individual situation, the student will be encouraged to remain at the school. The school encourages continuing medical care as well as counseling for both the family and the student. If the father is a current student at Mater Dei, the school would expect the same for the father. At some point, based on a doctor's decision, the student may need to remain at home for a prolonged period of time. While the school will continue to be supportive, the student will need to home study through their local public school during the time of this prolonged absence. Abortion: Mater Dei High School supports the teaching of the Catholic Church that abortion is the taking of an innocent human life. If the school learns that a student has had an abortion, that student may be asked to leave the school. If another student has assisted in that decision, that student may be asked to leave the school as well.

616 Prescription Medication Students are not allowed to take any medication unless supervised by the school nurse. All prescription medicine must be turned into the School Nurse and disclosed in Appryse. Refer to Section 705 Level II Infractions (major). Failure to do so will be considered a Level II discipline infraction.

617 School Dances Guidelines for all Dances

1. Attendance at school dances is a privilege, not a right. Mater Dei has the sole discretion to refuse admission to, and to remove any student or guest from any school dance.

2. Students will be required to show their Mater Dei Student ID Card for entrance to all school dances. In the event that a student arrives at a school dance without their Student ID Card, they will receive a consequence.

3. Loitering outside the dance area is not permitted. Students must enter the dance upon arrival and vacate the dance site immediately upon leaving dance. For on-campus dances, students must be picked up in the Monarch Way Lot within 30 minutes of the end of the dance.

4. Students must arrive within the first hour of the published start time of the dance or bring a signed note from their parent/guardian granting them permission to enter the dance late.

5. Students will not be allowed to leave the dance early unless the parent is physically present to pick up the student. Parent will be asked to show a photo ID and to sign the permission slip in order for the student to be released. Students should be picked up in the Monarch Way Lot within 30 minutes of the end of the dance (for on-campus dances).

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6. Student dancing must fall within the standards of good taste and Christian decency. Dancing that is overly suggestive in nature or deemed violent or inappropriate based on school standards is not allowed.

7. The Mater Dei High School Breathalyzer Policy set out in this Handbook applies additionally to all school dances. On-Campus Dances (Except Homecoming)

1. On-campus dances are held from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 2. Students must arrive by 8:00 p.m. to be admitted to the dance. 3. Students are not permitted to leave the dance before 9:30 p.m. 4. On-campus dances are closed to off-campus guests. 5. Dress-code for on-campus dances are themed and will be posted on the Mater Dei website.

Senior Cruise

1. Senior Cruise is held from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 2. Students must arrive by 6:30 p.m. to be admitted. The boat leaves promptly at 7:00 p.m. 3. Senior Cruise is a special event reserved only for members of the Senior Class. Outside guests are not permitted. 4. Dressy Island Attire that is modest and in accordance with Christian decency is required.

● BOYS: Slacks & Hawaiian shirts. Due to safety reasons and boat requirements, shoes must have a back. Tennis shoes are permitted.

● GIRLS: Hawaiian dresses or Capri’s & island shirts (Dresses and skirts must adhere to the Mater Dei standard of no more than 3 inches above the knee). Due to safety reasons and boat requirements, shoes must have a back. Tennis shoes are permitted.

● ITEMS NOT PERMITTED TO BE WORN: Tank tops, rompers, shorts, t-shirts, spandex pants, flip-flops or backless shoes.

Homecoming 1. Homecoming is held on-campus in the Meruelo Athletic Center from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 2. Students must arrive no later than 8:00 p.m. to be admitted and may not leave before 10:00 p.m. 3. All students are permitted to attend this dance. 4. Students attending this dance must turn in proof of online payment for their ticket to the Activities Office by the

advertised deadline. 5. Only Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are permitted to bring outside guests to this dance. 6. Students bringing a guest who is not a current Mater Dei student must have a signed Guest Permission Form

(found on the Mater Dei website) to attend the dance. Guest Permission Forms must be brought to the Activities Office by the established deadline and include the following: ● If a guest is a high school student, a copy of their school issued ID. If a guest is not a high school student, a

copy of a government issued ID. ● If a guest is a high school student, the permission form must be signed by their school administrator and a

business card must be attached. ● Guests must be 20 years old or younger. ● Guests must conform to all Mater Dei student conduct, grade, and dress regulations.

7. Mater Dei students are not required to turn in a permission slip for on-site dances. 8. The dress for this dance is semi-formal:

● BOYS: Dress pants, dress shirt, tie, dress shoes or tennis shoes in good repair. Jackets are optional. Due to safety issues, no student is allowed to go barefoot.

● GIRLS: Dresses at or below the knee or dressy long pantsuits. Dresses must be conservative, modest and non-revealing. Dress shoes or tennis shoes in good repair. Due to safety issues, no student is allowed to go barefoot. Examples of appropriate dresses provided on Mater Dei website.

Winter Formal

1. Winter Formal is held off-campus from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 2. Students must arrive no later than 8:00 p.m. to be admitted and may not leave before 10:00 p.m.

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3. Only Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are permitted to attend this dance. 4. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are permitted to bring outside guests to this dance. 5. Students attending this dance must turn in proof of online payment of their ticket and a Mater Dei Permission form

to the Activities Office by the advertised deadline. Permission forms can be found on the Mater Dei website. 6. Students bringing a guest who is not a current Mater Dei student must have a signed Guest Permission Form

(found on the Mater Dei website) to attend the dance. Guest Permission Forms must be brought to the Activities Office by the established deadline and include the following: ● If a guest is a high school student, a copy of their school issued ID. If a guest is not a high school student, a

copy of a government issued ID. ● If a guest is a high school student, the permission form must be signed by their school administrator and a

business card must be attached. ● Guests must be 20 years old or younger or A high school Sophomore, Junior or Senior. ● Guests must conform to all Mater Dei student conduct, grade, and dress regulations.

7. The dress for this dance is formal: ● BOYS: Full tuxedo or matching suit and tie and dress shoes with socks. Tennis shoes in good repair are also

permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times. Due to safety issues, no student is allowed to go barefoot. ● GIRLS: Floor length dresses or dressy pant suits and dress shoes. Tennis shoes in good repair are also

permitted. All dresses must be conservative, modest and non-revealing. Dress slits may not exceed knee length. Examples of appropriate dresses provided on Mater Dei website. Shoes must be worn at all times. Due to safety issues, no student is allowed to go barefoot.

Prom 1. Prom is held off-campus from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 2. Students must arrive no later than 8:00 p.m. to be admitted and may not leave before 10:00 p.m. 3. Only Juniors and Seniors are permitted to attend this dance. 4. Juniors, and Seniors are permitted to bring outside guests to this dance. 5. Students attending this dance must turn in proof of online payment of their ticket and a Mater Dei Permission form

to the Activities Office by the advertised deadline. Permission forms can be found on the Mater Dei website. 6. Students bringing a guest who is not a current Mater Dei student must have a signed Guest Permission Form

(found on the Mater Dei website) to attend the dance. Guest Permission Forms must be brought to the Activities Office by the established deadline and include the following: ● If a guest is a high school student, a copy of their school issued ID. If a guest is not a high school student, a

copy of a government issued ID. ● If a guest is a high school student, the permission form must be signed by their school administrator and a

business card must be attached. ● Guests must be 20 years old or younger or A high school Junior or Senior. ● NOTE: Seniors may request permission to bring a Sophomore to Prom (Freshman are not permitted to attend

Prom). All requests must be e-mailed to the Activities Director who will take the requests to the Principal for approval.

● Guests must conform to all Mater Dei student conduct, grade, and dress regulations. 7. The dress for this dance is formal:

● BOYS: Full tuxedo or matching suit and tie and dress shoes with socks. Tennis shoes in good repair are also permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times. Due to safety issues, no student is allowed to go barefoot.

● GIRLS: Floor length dresses or dressy pant suits and dress shoes. All dresses must be conservative, modest and non-revealing. Dress slits may not exceed knee length. Examples of appropriate dresses provided on Mater Dei website. Tennis shoes in good repair are also permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times. Due to safety issues, no student is allowed to go barefoot.

618 School Banned Substances and Alcohol Testing Program Mater Dei High School has instituted a school-wide banned substances and alcohol testing program. The banned substances include but are not limited to all illegal drugs, marijuana and THC products, tobacco, nicotine and alcohol. The program is intended as a

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proactive approach to a truly drug and alcohol- free school. Students using illegal drugs, marijuana and THC products, tobacco, nicotine and alcohol, as well as e-cigarettes, and vaporizers pose a threat to their own health and safety, as well as to that of other students, staff and community. The purpose of this program is threefold:

1. To provide for the health and safety of all students. 2. To reduce the effects of peer pressure by providing a legitimate reason for students to refuse to use banned

substances and alcohol. 3. To encourage students who use banned substances or alcohol to participate in drug and alcohol treatment

programs. The program is designed to create a safe, substance abuse free environment for students and to assist them in getting help when needed. The full policy may be reviewed at the school in the Library, Main Office, Counseling Offices, Deans' Offices or by contacting the Assistant Principal/Student Services. Mater Dei High School understands that a testing program is not a final solution for the risks and dangers inherent with drug and alcohol abuse. Rather, Mater Dei High School desires to establish a program to protect students through education, observation, testing, rehabilitation, and where appropriate and necessary, sanctions for repeated violations of this policy. Mater Dei High School tests students in three ways. In the first, Mater Dei High School conducts mandatory random drug, marijuana, nicotine, tobacco, and alcohol tests of all students. In the second, Mater Dei High School tests selected students whenever it has reasonable suspicion of drug, marijuana, nicotine, tobacco or alcohol use by those students. In the third, Mater Dei High School tests students, with or without reasonable suspicion, in cases of an accident or possible criminal conduct. Reasonable suspicion is defined as sufficient reason for basis in fact to give rise to a reasonable belief that a student has banned substances and/or alcohol in his/her blood system. Reasonable suspicion can be based on some of, but not limited to, the following circumstances:

1. Behavioral conduct that causes reasonable suspicion to believe that there is the presence of banned substances and/or alcohol in an individual's body fluids based upon specific personal observations concerning behavior, speech, actions, and/or bodily odors.

2. Other reasonable circumstances and information, which would indicate that an individual is utilizing banned substances and/or alcohol.

The Mater Dei High School Banned Substances and Alcohol Testing Program is a year-round program. Students participating in summer activities (including but not limited to: summer school, athletics, camps, etc.) can be selected to participate in the testing program. Any student in possession of an e-cigarette or electronic vaporizer will have this item confiscated. The item will then be tested to determine the substance within it. Student Selection for Random Banned Substances and Alcohol Testing Program Each month on days determined by the Principal or his/her designee, individual students will be randomly selected from the student body at large to provide samples for the Banned Substances and Alcohol Testing Program. The Principal or the designated individual shall take all reasonable steps to assure the integrity, confidentiality, and random nature of the selection process, including, but not necessarily limited to, assuring that the person drawing names has no way of knowingly choosing or failing to choose particular students for the testing, assuring that the identity of students drawn for testing is not known to those involved in the selection process. Sample Collection Samples will be collected at an appropriate time on the same day the student is selected for random testing, or possibly on subsequent days in case of specific student testing, or if the student is absent on that day, on the day of the student's return to school. Samples will be collected by a certified outside collection agency who will maintain a confidential chain of custody for each specimen. When the laboratory analyzes a specimen as positive for one or more of the selected banned substance and/or alcohol, the results will be forwarded to the Medical Review Officer for a final determination. For those students with a documented medical history demonstrating the need for regular use of a prescription drug or over-the-counter medication, a verification signed by a licensed medical practitioner will be required. Students who refuse to provide verification and test positive will be subject to the actions specified below for "positive tests". Students who are found to have used a banned substance including marijuana, THC products, nicotine, tobacco and/or alcohol, refuse to be promptly tested or re-tested as requested, fail to arrive for testing, falsify or contaminate a sample, or otherwise violate a provision of the Banned Substances and Alcohol Testing Program will be dealt with according to the sanctions of the Mater Dei High School Banned Substances and Alcohol Testing Program and the Mater Dei High School Parent/Student Handbook. Alteration or attempted alteration of drug testing samples or sabotage or attempted sabotage to the integrity of the Banned Substances and Alcohol Testing Program will be considered a Level III offense under the Mater Dei Parent/Student Handbook.

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Positive determinations by the Medical Review Officer will be reported to the Principal or his/her designee and the student's parent/guardian. All test results are considered confidential information and will be handled accordingly by these individuals, but may in certain cases be disclosed to law enforcement authorities.

Students who attempt to falsify or adulterate samples/results will receive disciplinary consequences at level III and it will be