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NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL OF ACADIA PARISH HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
A Tradition in Excellence Since 1967
910 North Eastern Avenue Crowley, Louisiana 70526
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Louisiana State Board of Education Catholic Diocese of Lafayette
Member of
National Catholic Educational Association Louisiana High School Athletic Association
Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish admits male and female students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all
rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on any national or ethnic basis in administration of the school’s educational policies, scholarship and financial aid programs,
athletics, or any other school-administered program.
The Notre Dame High School administration, with the approval of the chancellor and the advisory council, reserves the right to amend this handbook for a cause that, in good judgment, is just. If changes are made, all faculty, staff, students, and parents will
be sent prompt notification.
Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish is an Equal-Opportunity Employer
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TABLEOFCONTENTS—Forward .............................................................................................................................................5
HistoryofNotreDameHighSchool ......................................................................................7SchoolCrest ..........................................................................................................................7Patron ...................................................................................................................................7AlmaMater ...........................................................................................................................7Mascot ..................................................................................................................................8OwnerParishes.....................................................................................................................8StatementofPhilosophy ......................................................................................................8MissionStatement................................................................................................................8BeliefsofNotreDameHighSchool.......................................................................................9ReligiousFormation ..............................................................................................................9
GeneralInformationSchoolMap ...........................................................................................................................10Contacts;PhoneNumbersandWebAddresses ...................................................................11AdvisoryCouncil ...................................................................................................................11-12AdministrationandFaculty...................................................................................................12BellSchedules .......................................................................................................................13-14
SchoolPolicyAdmissions............................................................................................................................14
FeederSchools,OtherStudents......................................................................................15UnwedPregnancies,MarriedStudents...........................................................................15
Tuition...................................................................................................................................16WithdrawalPolicy.................................................................................................................16Non-CustodialParent............................................................................................................16DiplomasandTranscripts .....................................................................................................17SeniorRingPolicy..................................................................................................................17Awards ..................................................................................................................................17
AcademicInformationAttendance ...........................................................................................................................18-21
Absences:Unexcused/Excused,Partial,Unexpected,Impending ..................................18-20SigningInandOutofSchool ..........................................................................................20ParticipationinAfterSchoolActivities............................................................................21AttendanceatSchoolLiturgies,SchoolClosures ............................................................21
AcademicRegulations...........................................................................................................21-22MandatedCoursesofStudy............................................................................................21
FourYearCollegeBoundPlanofStudy .....................................................................21FourYearHonor’sPlanofStudy................................................................................22
TheologyRequirements,Retreats,ServiceHours...........................................................22HomeworkPolicy ..................................................................................................................23GradingSystem.....................................................................................................................24ProgressReportsandReportCards ......................................................................................24AcademicSweaters...............................................................................................................24AcademicHelp ......................................................................................................................25FailuresandAcademicRecognition ......................................................................................25Schedule/ClassChanges......................................................................................................25Records .................................................................................................................................25NationalTestingOfferings ....................................................................................................26GraduationPolicies...............................................................................................................26
GraduationHonors ........................................................................................................27
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SchoolOfficePoliciesHours ....................................................................................................................................27Visitors,StudentsinOffice....................................................................................................27-28AssignmentRequestPolicies,Announcements ....................................................................28Handbook,Medication,MessagesandDeliveries ................................................................28-29PostersandSigns,Newsletter,ChangeofAddress,LostandFound,UseofFacilities .........29
SchoolServicesDevelopmentProgram..........................................................................................................29InvestmentOpportunities ....................................................................................................30
NotreDameEndowmentFunds,TeacherBenefitTrust,MemorialFund.......................30PlannedGiving,SpecificDepartmentorProgramGifts,MatchingGift,Scholarships ....30
Sollicitation/DonationPolices .............................................................................................30-31PublicationPolices ................................................................................................................31
MediaRelease,WebSite,PublicAnnouncements,DistributionofMaterials ................31GuidanceServices.................................................................................................................32
AdvisementandCollege/WorkPlacement .....................................................................32Library ...................................................................................................................................32LunchProgram......................................................................................................................33SubstanceAbuseTesting ......................................................................................................33-34
DrugTestingandNotificationofResults.........................................................................34RetestingProceduresandNotification ...........................................................................34
SchoolBehaviorandExpectationsUniformRequirements .........................................................................................................35-38
Boys,Girls........................................................................................................................35-36Outerwear,Grooming .....................................................................................................36-37Jewelry,PhysicalEducation,SpiritShirt/JeansDays .....................................................37-38Retreats...........................................................................................................................38
Discipline...............................................................................................................................39CodeofCourtesy ...........................................................................................................39ProceduresinClassroomSettings..................................................................................40ProceduresforGeneralBehavior...................................................................................40-41
MinorViolationsandConsequences .....................................................................41-44Assemblies,SchoolMassandFunctions ....................................................41Cafeteria.....................................................................................................42DressCodes................................................................................................42Electronics..................................................................................................42Food/Drink/Gum ....................................................................................42HallPass .....................................................................................................43Littering ......................................................................................................43OffLimitAreas ...........................................................................................43StudentI.D. ................................................................................................43Tardiness ....................................................................................................44ViolationCard.............................................................................................44
MajorViolationsandConsequences .....................................................................44-54CellPhones.................................................................................................45Cheating .....................................................................................................45-46DamagetoProperty/Vandalism...............................................................46-47Dishonesty..................................................................................................47Disrespect ..................................................................................................47Disobedience..............................................................................................47DisruptiveBehavior....................................................................................47Drug/Alcohol ............................................................................................47-48
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Fighting/Altercation .................................................................................49Gambling ....................................................................................................49Harassment ................................................................................................49-50LeavingCampus/CuttingClass .................................................................50Obscenity/OffensiveLanguage ................................................................50-51Stealing.......................................................................................................51ThreatsofViolence ....................................................................................51Tobacco......................................................................................................52Weapons ....................................................................................................52ViolationCard.............................................................................................52StudentAcceptableUsePolicy...................................................................52-54
ExplanationofConsequencesDetention ...................................................................................................54Saturday-SchoolSuspension………………………………………………………….…………54Out-of-SchoolSuspension..........................................................................55SuspensionduringCriminalInvestigation..................................................55
SearchandSeizurePolicy..................................................................................56DancePolicies ...................................................................................................56-57
Parking .....................................................................................................................57-58Lockers .....................................................................................................................58
FireDrillsandEmergencyEvacuation .............................................................................58GrievanceandResolutionProcedures ............................................................................59
StudentLifeStudentActivitiesPhilosophy ...............................................................................................59ClubsandActivities ..............................................................................................................59-63
Membership,RequirementsandDuties,CampaignRegulations....................................59-60ClassOfficerDuties ...................................................................................................60-61
Co-Curricular ...................................................................................................................61Extra-Curricular ...............................................................................................................62
Athletics ................................................................................................................................63LHSAAMembership ........................................................................................................63SportsmanshipPolicies ...................................................................................................63AthleticParticipationPolicies..........................................................................................64Sports ..............................................................................................................................64-67
SafeEnvironment–DioceseofLafayette .........................................................................................68-81ParentAcknowledgementForms ....................................................................................................82ParentCooperationStatement .......................................................................................................83CodeofConduct...............................................................................................................................84AsbestosResponseAct .....................................................................................................................85
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Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! We are excited to be starting a new year of 50+ years of Catholic education in Acadia Parish! Each year brings change, however, what does NOT change is our Mission and our identity as a CATHOLIC school. Please pray for us that our Mission can be visible in the lives of all those who walk the halls of OUR LADY’s School. This Parent-Student Handbook is an important document outlining the expectations and rules that allow us to “live together” in a manner that fosters an environment conducive to Catholic education. When you register your student/s, you sign an agreement to abide by the policies and procedures it contains; therefore, it is vital that you familiarize yourself with its contents. Unfortunately, at times the handbook isn’t utilized until something has happened. In the last few years, the following issues have been ones that have presented themselves most frequently, and/or have caused the most concern:
● ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING)-This is the MOST COMMON Major Violation and carries a penalty that is, of necessity, serious. This will be discussed with each class during the first days of school and students will sign an informed consent. Please read this information carefully and reinforce the message with your child/ren. Refer to pages 45-46.
● ATTENDANCE- (this is dictated by the State of Louisiana and we must be in compliance—Please note that the 15 allowable days per class are for EXCUSED and UNEXCUSED absences) Attendance is closely related to academic performance. Please note our policy regarding informing the school of absences due to illness. Pages 18-19.
● PLANNED (IMPENDING) ABSENCES/TRIPS-are considered an excused absence if the policy is followed PRIOR TO the absence. Failure to follow the procedure will result in an inability to make up work (i.e. “0” on any assignments/tests) Info on pages 19-20.
● CELL PHONES-Technology has become such an integral part of our everyday lives, however, in order to minimize classroom interruptions and equipment abuse—we have instituted specific restrictions to cell phone usage. Page 45.
● TESTING DURING MID-TERMS AND FINAL EXAMS-These test dates are posted prior to the beginning of the school year. PLEASE do not plan trips during these times. Emergency and sickness will be excuses to reschedule exams. See page 20.
● VAPING/TOBACCO/GUNS-We are a drug/tobacco/alcohol/firearm free campus and any of these are strictly prohibited on campus or at any school function. This includes smoke free tobacco. VAPING has become an increasing problem. Please discuss consequences with your student/s. During hunting season, please remind your student/s to remove any guns used for hunting from their vehicle prior to reporting to school. Pg 52.
● LEAVING THE PARKING LOT- We have experienced complaints from our neighbors about the manner in which we leave in the afternoons. Teachers are on duty and, if necessary, consequences will be given. Pg 57-58.
It is our belief that clear communication of expectations and consequences is important; and that a proactive philosophy can save grief down the road. After reading the handbook, if you have specific questions or concerns, please give us a call. We look forward to a GREAT year! …Cindy M. Istre
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DearParentsandStudents,ThisHandbookhasbeenprepared foryour information.Contained in thisbookare importantpoliciescurrently ineffectforNotreDameHighSchool. TheAdministrationreservestherighttoaddand/oramendpoliciesduringthecourseoftheschoolyear.Shouldthisoccur,youwouldbenotifiedthroughthemonthlynewsletter.TherulesandregulationsinthishandbookhavebeenestablishedbytheDiocesanAdvisoryCouncil,theNotreDameAdvisory Council, and the administration of Notre Dame in conjunction with the following sources: THE BASICTEACHINGFORCATHOLICRELIGIOUSEDUCATION,TOTEACHASJESUSDID,SYLLABUSFORHIGHSCHOOLRELIGIOUSEDUCATION PROGRAM (Diocese of Lafayette), THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC DIRECTORY, and other Diocesan HighSchools.Pleasetakethetimetocarefullyreadanddiscussthishandbookasafamily.Ifyouhaveanyquestionspleasecalltheschoolofficeforclarificationofpolicies. TheDiocesanHandbookofPolicies isavailable inthePrincipal’sofficeforfurtherclarification.Guidelines:
1. AttentionistakentoseethatstudentsareallowedtoexperienceGodandChurchandtheirinfluencesonourlives. Religion classwill afford ample time for reflection and discussion. Various filmswill be used. Paraliturgicalcelebrationswillbeincludedtofurtheraidthestudent.
2. Studentswillberequiredtoparticipateindiscussionsandwillberesponsibleforprojects,assignmentsandreports.
3. Astimepermits,theLiturgicalYearwillbefollowedandexplainedinlightoftheparticularcourse.4. TheSacramentoftheEucharistandtheSacramentofPenancewillbemadeavailabletofacultyandstudents
onaregularbasis.5. Evaluationoftheentirespiritualandreligiousprogramwillbeencouragedbystudents,parents,andfaculty.
MutualResponsibilities:Christianformation isatthecenterofourpurpose. WithoutCatholicDoctrineandChristianFormationwecannotexist.StudentsattendingNotreDamewillacceptthefollowing:
1. Any student failing topass theReligion course for the yearwill have to attend and successfully completesummerschooltopassthecourse.Thesummercoursewillbetheimmediatesummerfollowingtheschoolyear.Afeewillbecharged.
2. Attendanceatallschoolliturgiesandparaliturgicalcelebrationsismandatory.3. StudentsofalldenominationsarerequiredtotakethespecificReligioncoursesoffered.4. Allstudentsarerequiredtoattendtheschoolretreat.5. TheentireNotreDamefamilyiscalledupontoparticipateinallschoolreligiousfunctions.6. Thepresenceof theclergyofAcadiaParishwillbesought forSchoolMasses,PenanceServices,andother
schoolrelatedfunctions.7. Theadministrationandfacultyareexpected,byexampleandteaching,tofosteraChristianatmosphereof
charityandunderstanding,andtoupholdtheteachingsandcustomsoftheRomanCatholicChurch.
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HISTORYofNOTREDAMEHIGHSCHOOL
NotreDameHigh School ofAcadia Parish began its operation as a Catholic, co-educational school for students ingrades9through12inSeptemberof1967.ItwasformedbyconsolidatingthethreeCatholichighschoolsinAcadiaParish: St.Michael of Crowley, St. Joseph of Rayne, and St. Francis of Iota. At the time of consolidation it wasdecidedthatthefacilitiesofSt.MichaelbeuseduntilNotreDamecouldbuild itsownfacilityormakesomeotherarrangements. On January 31, 1977, the Notre Dame Advisory Council of Directors and seven church parishespurchasedproportionatesharesofNotreDamefromSt.MichaelParishthusgivingNotreDameapermanenthomeinitspresentlocation.Duringthespringprecedingtheconsolidation,committeescomposedoffacultymembersandstudentsfromallthreeschoolsmetandselecteduniforms,schoolcolors,mascotsandemblems.Aschoolphilosophywaswrittentoguidethenewschool.Curriculumandfacultybegantotakeshape.
CREST
NotreDame'sshieldsymbolizesthethreeprincipalCatholicethnicgroupswhichoriginallysettledtheareaofAcadia. TheGermanpeoplearesymbolizedby theHERALDICEAGLE,displayedwithwings and outstretched legs. The CEDAR TREE of Lebanon is the chosen symbol of the Syriannations.AndtheFLEURDELIS(orwhitelily),areligioussymbol,isthenationalsymbolofFrance.OnthebaseoftheschoolshieldistheChristianCross,surmountingtheGreekletterCHI,whichisthe first letter of theword XPITOS,meaning Christ. The crest of the shield bears the torch ofeducationdenotingthehigheducationalgoalsofNotreDame.
PATRON
ThewordsNOTREDAMEmeanOURLADY.OurLadyisperhapsthemostextraordinaryandprominenttitlegiventotheMother of Jesus Christ. She is the Patroness of our school and her statue in the center of our campus is aconstantreminderofourreasonforexisting.
ALMAMATER
Highonahill,wherealldreamsgrow,Wefoundaplacetoblendtheold.ThethingsweloveandcherishdearRemindusofthisplacesonear.
Whenwe’vegoneaway,ourheartswillstay,Foryourfondmemorieshaveshowntheway!Butwe’llmissyoumostofall,NotreDame,
Whenyearshavecomeandgone.
TheschoolweloveisNotreDame,Herbannershighechoherfame.
Ourspiritsboldhavecheeredheron,Scarletandnavytoherbelong.
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MASCOT
Notre Dame'smascot is the pioneer. The old frontier pioneerwith his coonskin cap represents thosemenwhopushedbackthefrontiersofthiscountry. Thespacemanrepresentstheastronautswhohavepushedbackearth'sfrontiers into space. A pioneer further symbolizes leadership, a traitwhichNotreDame attempts to foster in itsstudentsasfutureChristianleaders.Theschoolcolorsofnavyblueandscarletreddepictthecolorsofourcountryanditsrichheritageoflibertyandjustice.
OWNERPARISHES
TheCatholicchurchparishesactivelyparticipatinginthegovernmentoftheschoolare:St.Michael’sCatholicChurch Crowley St.LawrenceCatholicChurch MowataSt.Joseph’sCatholicChurch Rayne St.LeoCatholicChurch RobertsCoveSt.Joseph’sCatholicChurch Iota St.JohntheBaptist LyonsPointImmaculateHeartofMary Crowley ImmaculateConception MorseEachchurchparishprovides leadership in thegovernmentof theschoolandeach financially subsidizes theschoolbased on the number of students who attend the school from the parish. Advisory Council members areelected/appointed lay people from each parish and a Chancellor,who is appointed by the Bishop represents thepastorsoftheeightchurchparishes.
STATEMENTOFPHILOSOPHY
ThephilosophyofNotreDameHighSchoolisstatedintermsofVaticanII'sdecreeoneducation:"Atrueeducationaimsattheformationofthepersoninthepursuitofhisultimateendandofthegoodofsocietyofwhichheisamemberandinwhoseobligations,asanadult,hewillshare."
Keeping inmind that every Christian has been entrustedwith Jesus’mission of spreading theGoodNews of thegospel, and that each person spreads the gospel asmuch by his actions aswith hiswords,we believe that as aCatholic high school, our formation of the total person must encompass not only a fostering of intellectualdevelopment,butalsoasincereappreciationfortheinnategoodnessofandrespectforallpersonsandallcreation,asenseofresponsiblestewardshipforourcommunityandourworld,andstrongmoralvaluesbywhichtomakethechoicesthatdetermineone’soverallwayoflife.
MISSION
TheMISSIONofNotreDameHighSchoolistoeducateitsstudentsinmind,bodyandsoulwiththeloveofJesus,thedisciplineofJoseph,andthefaithofMary.
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BELIEFS
Webelieve...• NotreDameHighSchool, inorder topromotestudent learningandreligious formation (whichareour
chiefpriorities),willprovideexperienceswhichleadallstudentstoarelationshipwithChristmanifestingitselfinjustice,mercy,andpeace.
• Notre Dame High School exists to provide a quality Catholic education in a well-rounded program ofchallenging academics and extracurricular activities that promote the development of students whoemulatethecharacteristicsoftheHolyFamily.
• NotreDameHighSchoolwillprovideasafeandcomfortablelearningenvironmentandanatmosphereofmutualrespectamongteachers,students,andstafftofosterapositiverelationshipandself-esteem.
• Notre Dame High School will maintain a challenging curriculum which recognizes each student as avaluedindividualwithuniquephysical,emotional,social,spiritual,andintellectualneeds.
• NotreDameHighSchoolwillprovideavarietyofinstructionalapproachestoaccommodatethestudents’various learning styles as well as multiple assessment opportunities in which to demonstrate theirmasteryofskillsandinformation.
• NotreDameHighSchoolwillactivelyinvolvestudentsinthelearningprocessandconstantlyimproveinallareasinordertopromoteconfident,self-directedlearning.
• NotreDameHighSchoolwillpromotecooperationamongstudents,faculty,parents,andthecommunityat large to develop a sense of family and ownership in the school so that everyone shares theresponsibilityofadvancingtheschool’smission.
RELIGIOUSFORMATION
TheReligiousFormationProgramofNotreDamehasatwofoldthrust:1)teachtheongoingrevelationofthemessageofJesusasentrustedtoHisChurch;2)personalizethatteachingintotheeverydaylifestyleofthestudents.Scriptureteachesusthatfaithwithoutworksis useless, andworkwithout faith is blind. It iswith these two beliefs inmind thatNotreDame approaches theReligiousFormationofitsstudentsandfaculty.ThematuritybroughtonbyVaticanIIhaschallengedtheteachingofReligion.Beingmindfuloftheprogressthathasbeenmade,theReligiousFormationDepartmentwishestoutilizeasmany methods of teaching as possible. This includes discussion, lecture, film projects, prayer services, guestspeakers,retreats,liturgies,etc.Allofthesemethodswillbecenteredonapreparedlessonplan.
SCHOOLMAP
SCHOOLCONTACTS
www.ndpios.comAdministrativeOffice 783-3519
SchoolFax 788-2115Principal AssistantPrincipal
Mrs.CindyIstre Mr.NolanTheriotJr.(337)581-2315 (337)[email protected] [email protected]
Administrator&AthleticDirector AdministrativeSecretary Mr.LewisCookJr. Mrs.DianaRonkartz
(337)344-3223 [email protected]@ndpios.com AthleticOffice 783-8776
AthleticFax 783-8781CurriculumCoordinator AssistantAthleticDirector
Mr.MattMcClure Mr.ToddGray(504)228-4134 [email protected]
[email protected] AthleticSecretary Mrs.KarenBerken [email protected]
Mrs.KarenSchexneider Manager (337)783-3719 [email protected] Mrs.MandyMiller Communications’Director(337)783-7143 [email protected] Mrs.JuliElfert FiscalOfficer (337)783-3519 [email protected] Ms.MarlaFaust GuidanceCounselor (337)783-7143 [email protected]&Admissions Mrs.JoanMouton Registrar (337)783-7143 [email protected] Mr.JamesFranke ReligionAdministrator (337)783-3849 [email protected]
ADVISORYCOUNCIL
TheAdvisoryCouncilistoprovideexpertiseandadvicetothechancellorinaccordancewiththeCannonLawoftheRomanCatholicChurch, theSynodalLawof theDioceseofLafayetteand theRegulationsandPolicies forCatholicSchoolsoftheDioceseofLafayette.The primary functions of the Advisory Council are to develop a budget to provide for the school’s financial andphysicalwell-beingandgrowth;toimplementadevelopmentprogramincorporatingalong-rangeplanandincludingactive,positivepublicrelationsandmarketingoftheschool;andtoformulatebroadpoliciesfortheschool.
BoardofPastorsChancellor
ReverendMikelPolson St.Michael,CrowleyReverendJudeThierry--St.Joseph,Iota ReverendJasonVidrine--ImmaculateHeartofMary,CrowleyReverendPaulBroussard--St.Leo,RobertsCove ReverendBrentSmith--St.Joseph,RayneReverendJosephT.SaiTran,SVD--St.Lawrence,Mowata ReverendNeilPettit--ImmaculateConception,Morse St.JohntheBaptist,LyonsPoint
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AdvisoryCouncil
RepresentativesMr.KurkThomas St.Joseph,Rayne Mr.MichaelLandry St.Michael,CrowleyMrs.CynthiaOliver St.Joseph,Rayne Mrs.KaylaLink St.Michael,CrowleyMrs.CelesteHenry ImmaculateHeartofMary,Crowley St.Michael,CrowleyMrs.HallieAndrus SacredHeart,ChurchPoint Mrs.SarahHabetz St.Leo,RobertsCoveMrs.AngelLeJeune Member-at-Large St.Joseph,Rayne OurLadyHelpofChristians,Jennings
FACULTY
Ms.BrendaBanowetz [email protected] Ms.NicoleBellow [email protected] Mrs.KathyBreaux [email protected] Mrs.DianaBroussard [email protected] Ms.LynnCampos [email protected] Mr.LewisCook,III [email protected] Ms.JennyDidier [email protected] Mrs.CristinaDoucet [email protected] Mrs.DonnaFruge [email protected] Ms.LindaGibson [email protected] Mr.ToddGray [email protected] Mr.ChristopherHauerwas [email protected] Mrs.AngieHerbert [email protected] Mr.MarkJones [email protected] Mrs.LauraLeBeouf [email protected] Mr.JamesMcCleary [email protected] Dr.PatMelek [email protected] Mrs.RachelMeyer [email protected] Mr.AndrewPowell [email protected] Mrs.SheilaRothermel [email protected] Mr.RandySchexnayder [email protected] Mr.ChrisStevens [email protected] Ms.PhoebeTrotter [email protected] Mr.JohnWhiting [email protected] Ms.TaraYoung [email protected] Mr.WaylonYoung [email protected]
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BELLSCHEDULES
RegularSchedule LiturgySchedule
50-minuteperiods,50-minutelunch 42-minuteperiods,50-minutelunch
7:45 OpeningBell 7:45 OpeningBell
7:50–8:40 Period1 7:50–8:32 Period1
8:45–9:35 Period2 8:37–9:19 Period2
9:40–10:30 Period3 9:24–10:15 Liturgy
10:35–11:25 Period4 10:20–11:02 Period3
11:25–12:15 Lunch 11:07–11:49 Period4
12:20–1:10 Period5 11:49–12:39 Lunch
1:15–2:05 Period6 12:44–1:26 Period5
2:10–3:00 Period7 1:31–2:13 Period6
2:18–3:00 Period7
EarlyDismissal PepRallySchedule
30-minuteperiods,45-minutelunch 46-minuteperiods,50-minutelunch
7:45 OpeningBell 7:45 OpeningBell
7:50–8:20 Period1 7:50–8:36 Period1
8:25–8:55 Period2 8:41–9:27 Period2
9:00–9:30 Period3 9:32–10:18 Period3
9:35–10:05 Period4 10:23–11:09 Period4
10:10–10:40 Period5 11:09–11:59 Lunch
10:40–11:25 Lunch 12:04–12:50 Period5
11:30–12:00 Period6 12:55–1:41 Period6
12:05–12:35 Period7 1:46–2:32 Period7
2:32–3:00 PepRally
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SeniorFarewellLiturgyandAwards
29-minuteperiods,40-minutelunch
7:45 OpeningBell
7:50–9:20 ExamPeriod
9:25–10:55 LiturgyandAwards
11:00–11:30 ClassPeriod
11:30–12:10 Lunch
12:15–12:44 ClassPeriod
12:49–1:18 ClassPeriod
1:23–1:52 ClassPeriod
1:57–2:26 ClassPeriod
2:31–3:00 ClassPeriod
ADMISSIONS
Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish is an open admission Catholic school. Notre Dame High School is incompliancewith Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and admitsmale and female students of any race, color,nationalorethnicorigintoalltherights,privileges,programs,andactivitiesgenerallyaccordedormadeavailabletostudentsat theschool. Itdoesnotdiscriminateonanynational,ethnic,or religiousbasis inadministrationof theschool'seducationpolicies,financialassistanceprograms,athletics,oranyotherschooladministeredprogram.Theschoolmakesasincereefforttoliveuptoitsphilosophyofeducatingthewholechildinafaith-filledenvironment.TheschoolseekstoserveallstudentswhowantthebenefitsofaqualityCatholiceducation.AdmissionwillbedeniedtoapplicantsonlywhentheirneedscannotbeproperlyservedatNotreDameHighSchool.Thismay occurwhen class size does not allow for proper placement of a student,when there is need for highlyspecializedcounselingandtreatment,orwhenastudent'sdisciplinerecordindicatesadisruptivepattern.Students at Notre Dame High School must follow the academic and discipline policies of the school. Seriousdisregardforthevariouspolicieswillresultinprobationarystatusforthestudentand/orpossibleexpulsion.NotreDame High School pledges to work closely with our students and their parents in the enforcement of schoolregulations,andstudentsandparentsareurgedtoreviewcarefullythesepolicies.Studentsandparentsarerequiredtoabidebyallpoliciesintheschoolhandbook.(Seecooperationstatement)Studentsexpelled fromanotherschool for illegaldrugsorweaponsviolationswillnotbeadmittedtoNotreDameHighSchool.Otherrefusalswillbeatthediscretionoftheadministration.The following is a summary of Part 2 of the Admission Policy. The actual statement ismuchmore detailed andavailableuponrequest.Intheeventthatenrollmentmustbelimited,thefollowingcriteriawillbeusedtodeterminetheorderinwhichstudentsareacceptedtoNotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParish.CurrentlyEnrolled
• Students currently enrolled in Notre Dame whose registration is completed during the designated
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registrationperiod.Incompleteregistrationwillbehandledasstated.FeederSchools
• Catholicstudentscurrentlyenrolledinanownershipfeederschoolwhoseregistrationiscompletedduringthedesignatedregistrationperiod.
• Catholic students currently enrolled in a non-ownership feeder school whose registration is completedduringthedesignatedregistrationperiod.
• StudentscurrentlyenrolledinNotreDamewhoseregistrationwasnottimely.• Non-Catholicstudentsinownershipfeederschoolswhoseregistrationiscompletedduringthedesignated
registrationperiod.• Non-Catholic students in non-ownership feeder schools whose registration is completed during the
designatedregistrationperiodAllOthers(notinNotreDameorFeederSchools)
• SiblingsofstudentscurrentlyenrolledatNotreDame• ChildrenofFaculty/StaffofNotreDameHighSchool• Childrenofparishionersinownershipparishes• Childrenofparishionersinnon-ownershipparishes
UnwedPregnanciesCatholicChurchteachingdoesnotapproveofunwedpregnancies;however,whenanunwedpregnancydoesoccuramongfacultyorstudentpopulation,thePrincipal istocounselwiththose involved inaChrist-likemanner. Jesusalwaysshowed loveandconcern foreveryone,andneverdidHesendanyoneawayfromHimself. Therefore, thepersonswho become involved in this situation, with the advice of the physician, are to be allowed tomake thedecisionofwhentowithdrawfromon-campusinstruction.(DiocesanPolicy#1022)Itisrecommended,asamatterofhealthandsafetythattheparent/guardiannotifiestheadministrationofallmedicalconditions.MarriedStudentsIndividualswhoaremarriedmaynotenrollinorattendCatholicschoolsintheDioceseofLafayette.Studentswhohave been covered under the provisions ofDP 1022,UnwedPregnancies,may howevermarry and continue as astudentiftheyremainmarriedandagreeinwritingtosubmittoandabidebyallschoolrulesandregulations.(DP#1023)
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TUITIONandFEES
Tuition• TheNotreDameAdvisoryCouncilsetstuitionrates.Rateswillvarydependingonone’sreligiousaffiliation.
ThereisasetrateforstudentswhoareCatholic.ThereisanotherrateforstudentswhoarenotCatholic.• The faculty of the school is hired for one year and students' programs areplanned for the year on that
basis. The enrollment of a student indicates that his parents understand that all school expenses andcommitmentsweremadewith the assumption that the studentwill remain in the school for the entireyear.
• The Advisory Council reserves the right to adjust tuition if necessary tomeet unforeseen emergencies.Parentswillbegivenadequatenoticeifsuchanadjustmentbecomesnecessary.
• Subsidy is requested from the Catholic support and non-support parishes. If for any reason the parishchoosesnottopaythissubsidythenitbecomestheobligationoftheparents.(collectedinAugust)
• Afamilybona-fidemembershipinachurchparishwillbedeterminedbythepastoroftheparish.• Thetotalcostofeducationperchildexceedsthetuition.Perhapssomeparentsareableandwillingtopay
thistotalcost.Ifso,thisexcessfundingwillbeplacedinascholarshipfundthatwillassistthosewhoarelessabletopayfulltuition.
• Familiesexperiencing financialdifficultymayapply for reduction in tuitionbysubmitting theonline formpriortothedeadline.TuitionassistanceisgivenonanannualbasisandawardedinMay.
• TuitionMUSTbecurrentpriortoMid-termsandtofinals.ThismeansthatstudentswillNOTbeallowedtotestifthefinancialobligationshavenotbeenmet.(DiocesanPolicy#5009,NDHSpolicy)
• NotreDameStudentswhoare receiving tuitionassistanceareobliged to followandadhere to the rules,regulations and policies of Notre Dame High School and the Notre Dame Advisory Council. Any suchstudentcausingseriousorpersistentdisciplinaryproblemsatNotreDamewill lose the tuitionassistanceallocationfortheschoolyearinquestion.ThisdeterminationrestswiththeadministrationofNotreDameHighSchoolfollowingreviewbytheNotreDameAdvisoryCouncil.
PaymentOptions
NotreDameHighSchooloffersthefollowingoptionsfortuitionpayment:1. Paymentinfullatthebeginningoftheschoolyear2. Monthlybankdraft
WITHDRAWALPOLICY
WhenastudentwithdrawsfromNotreDameHighSchool,thefamilyisresponsibleforALLfees.Thetuitionwillbepro-ratedona9weeksquarterlybasis.EXAMPLE:Ifastudentwithdrawsanytimeaftertheendofaquarter,thefamily isresponsiblefortuitionthroughtheendofthenextquarter. NOrecordswillbereleaseduntilall financialobligationsaresatisfied.(LocalAdvisoryCouncilPolicy)
NONCUSTODIALPARENT
NotreDameHighSchoolabidesbytheprovisionsoftheBuckleyAmendmentwithrespecttotherightsofthenon-custodialparents. In theabsenceofacourtorder to thecontrary,NotreDameHighSchoolwillprovide thenon-custodialparentwithaccesstotheacademicrecordsandtootherschoolrelatedinformationregardingthestudent.Ifthereisacourtorderspecifyingthereistobenoinformationgiven,itistheresponsibilityofthecustodialparenttoprovidetheschoolwithanofficialcopyofthecourtorder.
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DIPLOMASandTRANSCRIPTS
Requestfortranscriptsmustbedirectedtotheregistrar’soffice. Atranscriptofastudent’screditswillbesentonrequest of the student. Transfer of credit is an official transaction between schools. An official transcript fromanotherschoolwillnotbeaccepteddirectlyfromastudent. Astudent’stestscoreswillbereleasedaspartofthetranscriptsenttocolleges/universitiesunlessawrittenrequesttowithholdscoresisreceivedintheregistrar’sofficeatthebeginningoftheschoolyear. IMPORTANT: NotreDameHighSchooladherestotheBuckleyAmendment;each parent and student has agreed to and signed the Buckley Agreement (in your registration packet) uponregistration.
SENIORCLASSRINGPOLICY
Theschoolwillprovideavendorwhowillbeable to supply thenecessitiesof theofficial school ring.OnlyseniorringswiththeofficialNotreDameinsigniawillbepresentedduringtheringceremony.OrdersforSeniorringstakeplace in the fallof the Junioryear. Allpaymentsmustbecompletedwith thevendorprior to the ringceremony.RingceremonytakesplacethelastWednesdaymorningoftheschoolyear.The2021ceremonywillbeheldintheNotreDameGym,beginningat10am.ThosejuniorswhohaveseniorringswiththeofficialNotreDameinsigniawillreceive their ringsat this time. Since thepurposeof theceremony is the riteofpassageand importanceofeachfamily,thoseJuniorswhodonothavearingareencouragedtobringamedalorsomeotherreligioussymboltobeblessed.Dressshouldbemodestandrespectfulformass.
AWARDS
Theschoolwill recognizestudents forexcellence. Innowaydotheseawards lessenanyperson inthe lifegoalofbecomingonewiththeLordingrace.CatholicActionAward
Thisawardisgivenatgraduationeachyear.TherecipientofthisawardischosenbythestudentsofNotreDame.ThisistheHIGHESTAWARDthatisgrantedbyNotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParish.Thisawardis given to one male and one female graduate. The recipients are exemplary of the total educationalprogram of Notre Dame. The criteria for this award are Catholic religious involvement, scholarship,character, leadership, and service to all. The Pastors of the recipients will be invited to come to theCommencementexercisesandmakethepresentations.
AmericanLegionAwardThis award is presented to one male and one female graduate each year. Criteria include achievement,scholarship,character,courage,andservicetotheschoolandcommunity.
CourseAwards Courseawardswillbegiventothestudentswhoexcelineachcoursethatisofferedinthecurriculum.These
awards will be presented in conjunction with Senior Mass and Awards or Academic Recognition(underclassmen).Therecipientswillbechosenbytheiracademicteacher.
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ATTENDANCE
InordertobenefitfromtheacademicprogramsofNotreDameanditsreligioustraining,aswellastocontributetoandbenefitfromtheoveralllearningenvironmentoftheschool,itisimportantthatallstudentsbeinattendanceonallschooldays.Regularattendanceiscloselyassociatedwithgoodscholarship.WeareboundbyStateLaw,BULLETIN741NON-PUBLICSCHOOLS,regardingattendance.....Inordertobeeligibletoreceivegrades,secondarystudentsmustbepresentaminimumof80dayspersemester(whichisequalto89%)toreceivecredit for thecourse. Thismeans ifastudenthas15absences (excusedorunexcused) inaclasswithinaschoolyearhe/shewillnotreceivecreditinthatcourse.StudentsenteringNotreDameduringtheschoolyearcarrywiththemtheirabsencesfromtheirpreviousschool.
6.055.05“Exceptionstotheattendancepolicycanbemadeonlyintheeventofextendedpersonalillness(atleast3days), verifiedbyaphysicianand/orat thediscretionof theprincipal."Anote fromtheattendingphysicianmustbesubmitteduponreturntoschool.
NOTE: Asstandardprocedure,aletterwillbee-mailed(withreportcards)totheparentwhenastudenthasmissed
5,10,11,and13days.Thepurposeoftheselettersistohelpparentstrackthenumberofdaysthechildhasmissed.Beginningwiththe8thabsence,parentsmustcontacttheadministrationtodiscussthesituation.
Parents/GuardiansandStudentsareexpectedtocomplywiththefollowingregulations:Attendanceistakeneachclassperiod.Ifanystudentwhohasnotsignedoutispostedabsent,theadministrationwillbe notified immediately. The parents will be notified and the appropriate action under the “LeavingCampus/CuttingClass”disciplinepolicywillbeenforced.ABSENCES
Ifastudentwillbeabsentbecauseofillness,theparentmustcontacttheschoolnolaterthan8:00aminoneofthefollowingways:
• [email protected]• call783-3519• fax788-2115
Iftheschoolisnotnotified,theabsenceisunexcused.Astudentwhoseabsenceisunexcusedwillnotbeallowedtomakeupwork.**Pleasenote thatanexcuse foranabsencewill notbe takenafter the studenthas returned to school forthreedays**
UNEXCUSEDABSENCE• ThestudentisNOTallowedtomakeupmissedwork.
DEFINITIONOF“UNEXCUSED”ABSENCE
• Working/neededathome• Truancyorcuttingclass• Anyabsenceforanunacceptablereason
(Theadministrationreservestherighttodeterminewhatisorisnotan“excusedabsence.”)
PLEASENOTEUnexcusedabsencemaybesubjecttodisciplinaryactionundertheLEAVINGCLASS/CUTTINGCLASSdisciplinepolicy.
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EXCUSEDABSENCE
• ThestudentISallowedtomake-upworkmissedunderthefollowingconditionso StudentsaregrantedoneCLASSPERIODforeachclassperiodmissedtomakeuptheirwork;witha
maximumofTHREE (3) class periods tomakeup allmissingwork/tests. (StudentswhomissmorethanTHREE (3)daysmustmeetwith theGuidanceCounselorupon returning to school to scheduletheir makeup work.) Students are responsible to meet with teacher(s) of missed class(es)immediately upon his/her return to school to set a date/time for the make-up. Any work notcompletedwithintheallottedtimewillreceivea“0”.
o However,assignmentsmadePRIORTOtheabsenceortestsannouncedPRIORTOtheabsencemustbemadeupIMMEDIATELYuponastudent’sreturn,andlong-rangeprojectsaredueontheassigneddateregardlessofabsenceontheduedate.
DEFINITIONOF“EXCUSED”PARTIALABSENCE• MedicalorDentalAppointments
o Permission for leaving campusmustbeobtained from the school’soffice. Thispermissionwill begrantedwithawrittennotefromthedoctororparent.Thismattermustbehandledonthedayoftheappointmentandpriortothebeginningoftheschoolday.
• Funeralso Studentsareallowedto leavecampustoattendthefuneralofanon-familymemberONLYwhena
parentalnoteisreceivedintheschool’sofficebeforeschoolonthedayofthefuneral.Thestudentmayberequiredtoobtain,complete,andreturnaREQUESTTOMISSCLASSFORMtotheAssistantPrincipal.NOONEwillbeallowedtocallhome,andNOverbalpermissionwillbeaccepted.
• SCHOOLSPONSOREDACTIVITIES/EVENTS/COMPETITIONSo Theseactivitiesaredefinedas:athletic,classfieldtrip,orschoolsponsoredextracurricularevents.To
beabletoparticipateinafterschoolactivitiesstudentsmustbeinattendanceformorethanone-halfof the school day (four class periods) that the activity is planned. Unusual or extraordinarycircumstancesmaybeappealedtotheAdministration.
o If the activity requires a student to miss more than half of a class, the student must obtain,completeandreturnaREQUESTTOMISSCLASSFORMtotheAssistantPrincipal. Ifateacher,forsufficientreasonsstatedinwriting,doesnotsignthesheet,thestudentmaynotmissthatclasstoattendtheevent.Itistheresponsibilityofthecoach/sponsorandtheAssistantPrincipaltonotifythestudent.
• SCHOOLATHLETICOREXTRACURRICULARACTIVITIESo Students(otherthanteammembers)areallowedtoleavecampustoattendsucheventsONLYwhen
aREQUESTTOMISSCLASSiscompletedandreturnedtotheAssistantPrincipal(whichrequiresthesignatureoftheparent/guardian).
UNEXPECTED“EXCUSED”ALLDAYABSENCE
• Illnessorhospitalizationofthestudent• Deathorseriousillnessinthestudent'sfamily• Unavoidableemergencies(Incaseofanemergency,pleasecontactamemberoftheadministration.)
Uponreturningtoschool,thestudentmustsubmitanotefromaparent,guardian,ordoctortotheschool’sofficeandobtainan“admittance”slipwhichmustbesignedbythestudent’steachersandreturnedtotheschool’soffice.
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IMPENDINGABSENCE• ParentsaretocontacttheAssistantPrincipalpriortotheabsence(3daysarerecommended).• Incaseofanemergency,pleasecontactamemberoftheadministration.• SchoolSponsoredTrips(includesathleticevents)
o Ifthestudentdoesnotmaintaintheminimumstandardof1.5GPA,orahigherstandardsetbyanorganizationorclub,theymaynotbeeligibletoattendtheschoolsponsoredtrip.
Comprehensive exams (Mid-terms and Finals) are posted on the school calendar. Any necessary change in examschedulemustbeapprovedbythePrincipal.
SIGNINGINANDOUTOFSCHOOL
• Whensigninginaftertheschooldayhasbegun(thisisdefinedasafter8:05),studentmustimmediatelyreporttotheschooloffice.
• Ifstudentiscomingfromadentalormedicalappointment,asignednotefromthedoctormustbebroughttoschool.
• Ifstudentisnotcomingfromadentalormedicalappointment,he/shemustbeaccompaniedbyaparent/guardianorbringanotefromparent/guardianincludingaphonenumberatwhichtheparentmaybereached.
• Ifstudenthasmissedatest/quizormajorassignment,he/shemusthavetheteacher’ssignaturetobeadmittedtoclass.
• StudentmustobtainanADMITSLIPfromtheschooloffice.• When signing out of school, student must receive written permission from the school office before
leavingcampus.• Parent/Guardian must speak with an administrator or the school’s secretary to sign out a
student.• Ifastudentwillmissatest/quizormajorassignment,he/shemusthavetheteacher’ssignature
beforesigningout.• Whenreturningtoschoolafterhavingsignedout,studentmustimmediatelyreporttotheschooloffice.
• Ifa student is returning fromadentalormedicalappointment,a signednote fromthedoctormustbebroughttoschool.
• If student is not returning from a dental or medical appointment, a parent/guardian mustaccompanythestudenttosignbackintoschool.
• Ifstudenthasmissedatest/quizormajorassignment,he/shemusthavetheteacher’ssignaturetobeadmittedtoclass.
• StudentmustobtainanADMITSLIPfromtheschooloffice.Failuretofollowtheaboveprocedurewillresultindisciplinaryaction.
“SKIPDAY”Ifmorethan30%ofanygradelevelisabsent,theadministrationmayassumethatthosestudentshaveexecutedaplannedskipday.Theadministrationmaythenrequiretheteacherstoassignanin-classassignmentnottoexceed10%ofthetotalpointsforthegradingperiod.
PLEASENOTEStudentsmusttakealltestsandturninallprojectsormakearrangementswiththeteacherBEFOREenteringthenextclass.Incomplete
formsandfailuretotaketestsorturninassignmentswillresultindisciplineaccordingtotheCUTTINGCLASS/OFFCAMPUSPolicy.
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PARTICIPATIONINAFTERSCHOOLACTIVITIES Thisincludesanyathleticevent,classfieldtrip,orschool-sponsoredextracurricularevents.
Toparticipate inafterschoolactivities,studentsmustbe inattendance forone-half (fourclassperiods)of theschooldayonwhich theactivity isplanned. Unusualor extraordinary circumstancesmaybeappealed to theadministrationONLY.
ATTENDANCEATSCHOOLLITURGIES
MassisthemostimportantfunctionatNotreDameHighSchool.Allstudentsarerequiredtoattendtheregularweekly liturgy and/or other liturgical celebrations. Underclassmen must sit with their 2nd period class in thebleachers;seniorsmustsitwiththeir2ndperiodclassinthechairs.Inrespectforthecelebrationoftheliturgy,studentsareaskedtoavoidschedulingappointmentsduringweeklyMass.
SCHOOLCLOSURES
Emergency closure decisionswill bemade and announced by the administration of Notre Dame High School.TheadministrationwillnotifyparentsandstudentsviaFlocknote,e-mail,andndpios.com.
ACADEMICREGULATIONS
The coursesoffered atNotreDameHigh School arebasedon theCatholic philosophyof education and fulfill therequirementsof theLouisianaStateDepartmentofEducation, theDioceseof Lafayette,and thegeneralentrancerequirementsofcolleges.TograduatewithaNotreDamediplomawillrequiremoreworkthantheStateminimumrequirements.SevencourseswillbetakeneachyearthatastudentisenrolledatNotreDame.TobeeligibleforaNotreDamediplomaastudentmustaccumulateaminimumof27credits.
FourYearCOLLEGEBOUNDPlanofStudiesShouldFollowThisBasicPatternFreshman Sophomore Junior SeniorReligionIEnglishIAlgebraI
PhysicalScienceHealth&PE
WorldGeographyFineArts
ReligionIIEnglishIIGeometry
ForeignLanguageIBiology
Health&PEElective
ReligionIIIEnglishIIIAlgebraII
ForeignLanguageIIChemistryU.S.HistoryElective
ReligionIVEnglishIV
AdvancedMathICivics
PhysicsorScienceElectiveElectiveElective
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THEHONORSCOLLEGEBOUNDTRACKThistrackisofferedtothosestudentswhoseachievementinpreviouscoursesisofhighqualityandwhosetestscoresindicatesuch
potential.Astudentisexpectedtomeetthecurriculumdesignsofeachcoursewithadeterminationtoexcelbeyondwhatisrequiredofnon-honorscourses.Honorscoursesdemandmorein-depthstudy,independentstudy,creativityandqualitywork.Topicspresentedaremorechallengingtothoseofnon-honorscourses.StudentsMUSTearna75%averageforthefinalgradeinanhonorsclasstocontinue
thefollowingyear.
OTHERNOTES
• TheologyRequirements
o TobeeligibleforgraduationfromNotreDameHighSchool,eachstudentmustsuccessfullycompleteonecreditofReligiousstudiesforeveryyearofattendanceatNotreDameHighSchool.Studentstransferringin atmid-yearmust successfully complete the second semesterof theReligious studies course for theappropriategradelevelentered.
o Studentswho fail a religion classwillbe required to successfully complete theappropriatepacket andservices,whichmayinvolveattendanceinthesummer.Afeewillbechargedforthisservice.
• RetreatRequirements
o RetreatsandserviceprojectsareavitalpartofthespiritualgrowthatNotreDameHighSchool.AllstudentsMUSTparticipateinaNotreDameHighSchoolretreatprogramorapprovedequivalenttosuccessfullycompletethetheologycoursefortheyear.
• ServiceHours
o ThepurposeoftheNotreDameHighSchoolServiceProgramistoinstill inourstudentstheconceptoflivingas Jesusdid– ina lifeof service toothers. Ourgoal is tohelpour students realize the joyandpeace that comes fromgiving of themselves to others in need. It is our hope that the experienceofservicethroughthisprogramwillcarryonintotheiradultlives.
o Specificrequirementsanddetailswillbegiventoeachstudentinhis/herreligionclass.QuestionscanbedirectedtotheReligionAdministrator.
FourYearHONORSPlanofStudiesShouldFollowThisBasicPatternFreshman Sophomore Junior SeniorReligionI
EnglishIHCBAlgebraIHCB
PhysicalScienceHCBHealth&PE
WorldGeographyHCBFineArts
ReligionIIEnglishIIHCBGeometryHCBAlgebraIIHCB
ForeignLanguageIHCBBiologyHCBHealth&PE
ReligionIIIEnglishIIIHCB
AdvancedMathIIHCBForeignLanguageIIHCB
ChemistryHCBU.S.HistoryHCB
Elective
ReligionIVEnglishIVHCB
Pre-Calculus/CalculusHCB*CivicsHCBPhysicsHCBElective**Elective
*Either,notboth
**BiologyIIHCB/PsychologySuggested
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HOMELEARNING
• PhilosophyItisessentialthatstudentsdohomelearningonaregularbasissoasnottofallbehindduringthecourseoftheyear.Toencouragestudentstocompletetheirassignedhomework,thefollowingpolicywasenacted:
• HomeworkPolicy1. MissedHWassignment1sttime--studentistoldtoturnassignmentintotheteacherbythenextclass
meeting.Teachersendsemailtoparent.2. MissedHWassignment2ndtime--studentistoldtoturnassignmentintotheteacherbythenextclass
meeting.Teachersendsemailtoparent.3. MissedHWassignment3rdtime--studentistoldtoturnassignmentintotheteacherbythenextclass
meeting.Teachersendsemailtoparent.
**Note:Ifstudentdoesasasked,he/shewillbegiven½creditforthemissedassignment.IfthestudentDOESNOTturnintheassignment,thereisnoacademicpenaltytothispoint.
4. MissedHWassignment4thtime--studentisassignedatimeOUTSIDEofclasstomeetwithteachertocompleteassignmente.g.beforeorafterschool.Teachersendsemailtoparent.
5. MissedHWassignment5thtime--studentisassignedatimeOUTSIDEofclasstomeetwithteachertocompleteassignmente.g.beforeorafterschool.Teachersendsemailtoparent.
6. MissedHWassignment6thtime--studentisassignedatimeOUTSIDEofclasstomeetwithteachertocompleteassignmente.g.beforeorafterschool.Teachersendsemailtoparent.
**Note:Ifstudentdoesnotcometoteacherretention,theteacherwillwriteupadisciplinaryreferralandsubmitittotheDOS.(Thiswillbetreatedasamissedteacherdetentiongivenfordisciplinereasons.)Ifworkiscompleted,theteacherwillgivethestudent½credit.Thestudentwillnotusepracticeforathleticsorextra-curricularactivitiesasanexcusefornotbeingabletoattendretention.Thestudentwillberesponsibleforspeakingtotheheadcoach/moderatorifapplicable.
7. MissedHWassignment7thtime--student’snameisgiventoMrs.Istre.ShewillassignaMondayeveningacademicretention.Thestudentwillbeineligibletopracticeforasportortoparticipateinextra-curriculareventsuntilretentionisservedandameetingwiththeparentshasbeenheld.
8. Teacherwillmakeaparentcontactandstudentwillbedetainedbytheteacher.NocreditforHWwillbegiven.
9. Teacherwillmakeaparentcontactandstudentwillbedetainedbytheteacher.NocreditforHWwillbegiven.
10. AwrittenreferralwillbesubmittedtotheAssistantPrincipal.ThestudentwillreceiveaSaturday-SchoolSuspension.
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GRADINGSYSTEMFORNOTREDAMEHIGHSCHOOL
• Studentsaregradedineachsubjectareabytheletterandthepercentagesystem.Areportcardwillcarryalettergradeandapercentilescore.
PROGRESSREPORTS
• Atthemid-pointofeachquarter,AcademicProgresswillbeavailableonlineandparentswillbenotifiedofthesereportsviaemail.Checkingstudentacademicprogresscanserveasawarningofconcernonthepartoftheteacheraboutthestudent’sworkand/orbehavior.
REPORTCARDS
• Reportcardsareissuedwithinfiveworkingdaysaftertheendofagivennineweekperiod.ACADEMICSWEATERS
• SweatersareawardedtoseniorswhohavecompletedandearnedcreditfortheirfirstsixsemestersinhighSchool andhave an accumulatedGPAof 3.3 or betterwhile enrolled in theHonorsCollegeBoundor theCollegeBoundCurriculum.(Adv.CouncilRec.5/18)
HonorsCollegeBound
A100–93%B92–84%C83–74%D73–66%F65–0%
CollegeBound
A100–94%B93–86%C85–77%D76–70%F69–0%
DualEnrollment
A100–90%B89–80%C79–70%D69–60%F59–0%
COMPUTINGTHEFINALCOURSEGRADE
Thesumof:FirstNineWeeksPercentagex2
SecondNineWeeksPercentagex2MidtermPercentage
ThirdNineWeeksPercentagex2FourthNineWeeksPercentagex2
FinalPercentage
Dividethesumby10.
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• AnyinstanceofAcademicDishonestyexcludesonefromthishonor.ACADEMICHELP
• Whenever a student begins to experience academic difficulty in a specific course, he/she should contacthis/herteacherimmediatelytorequestextrahelp.Teachersmayalsorequest,witha24hoursnotice,thatcertainstudentsreporttotheteacher forextrahelpeitherbeforeschool,at lunch,orafterschool.Sucharequest takes precedence over all other activities. At times, the guidance counselor may also contact astudentconcerninganeedforextrahelp.
FAILURES
• ALLFAILURES(anysubject)MUSTMEETWITHTHEGUIDANCECOUNSELORIMMEDIATELYAFTERTHEFINALGRADINGPERIOD. StudentswhofailtosuccessfullycompletearequiredcourseofstudySHOULDATTENDSUMMERSCHOOLorequivalenttocompletetherequiredcourse.
ACADEMICRECOGNITION
• NDHS groupings for Academic Recognition (at year end) are based on 9 weeks grades for the first threequarters. ThisisanHonorRollrecognitionandNOTareflectionofcumulativegradepointaverages. PrizegroupsareasfollowswiththestipulationthatthestudenthasnoDorFasa9weeksgrade:
o Bronze (3.00-3.50)o Silver (3.51-3.75)o Gold (3.76-3.99)o Platinum (4.00)
CLASSSCHEDULINGGuidelinesforScheduleChanges
• Thefollowingguidelinesapplytothosestudentswishingtomakechangestotheir2020-2021classschedules.Requestsforschedulechangeswillbeconsideredunderthefollowingguidelines:o StudentswishingtofulfilltherequirementsoftheDioceseofLafayette,theLouisianaStateDepartment
ofEducationandNDHSgraduationrequirementswillbeconsidered.StrongemphasisisplacedonmandatedcoursesofstudyrelativetoreceivingaNotreDameHighSchooldiploma.
o SchedulechangeswillbeconsideredforthosestudentsrequestingacourseinanefforttocompleteTOPScorecurriculumrequirements.Thosestudentswithacademicsenioritywillbegivenfirstconsiderationwithregardtocourseselection.
o StudentsrequestingspecificelectiveswillalsobeconsideredbasedonNDHScourserequirements,academicseniority,andclassroomseatingavailability.
o StudentsmustbringtheirissuedscheduleswiththemwhenrequestingaschedulechangeasthesescheduleshavebeencarefullyreviewedanddeterminedtomeetallNDHSdiplomaand/orTOPSeligibilityrequirements.Nostudentwillbeallowedtorequestanychangeswithouttheirschedules.
o Studentswillbeallowedtoreceivechangestoanyelectivecoursenotinitiallyrequested.Changestoanyrequestedcoursewillrequireafee.Changestocoresubjectswillrequireadministrativeapproval.
Allstudentsand/orparentsinterestedindiscussinganyschedulerelatedissuesshouldcontacttheguidancedepartment.Ifyouareunabletomakeyourrequestwithinthedesignatedtimeperiod,youarerequiredtocontactthecounselorintheGuidanceDepartmentbeforethelastdayofschoolat783-7143.
RECORDS
Parentsandstudentshavearighttoreviewtheirrecords.Appointmentstoviewyourrecordscanbemadethroughtheguidanceorregistrar’soffice.
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NATIONALTESTINGOFFERINGS
ThefollowingNationalTestsaregiventothevariousgradelevelsatNotreDameHighSchool:• Freshmen
o PreACT• Sophomores
o ACT• Juniors
o ACTo PSATuponrequesto ASVABuponrequest
• Seniorso ASVABuponrequest
GRADUATIONPOLICIES
SENIORAWARDSMASS• Celebratedonthe2ndWednesdayofMaywiththeentirestudentbodyintheNotreDameGym.• SeniorawardswillbepresentedfollowingMass.• Willbeginat9:30AM.
GRADUATIONPRACTICE
• ScheduledforthethirdWednesdayofMayat9:00AM• Graduatesshouldbeonsiteby8:45AM• WillbeheldatOurLadyoftheSacredHeartChurchinChurchPoint.• Mustbedressed inappropriatedress includingcapandgown. Photographswillbetaken.Studentsnot in
compliancewithdresscodewillnotbeintheseniorphotograph.
COMMENCEMENTEXERCISES• ThethirdFridayofMayat9:00AM.• Graduatesandparentsmustarriveby8:30AM.
DRESSCODEFORGRADUATES
REQUIREMENTSFORGIRLS
• Amodestdress(appropriateforchurch)
• Solidblackshoeswithastraporback• Nomules,slides,orflip-flops• Earringsmustbesmallandtasteful• Nonecklacesmaybeworn
REQUIREMENTSFORBOYS
• Darkslacks• Awhiteshirtandtie• Dark,polisheddressshoes• Cleanshaven
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Weaskthatstudents,andparents,helpusbystrictlyadheringtotheserequestssincetheseareFORMALceremonies.Studentsnotincompliancewillnotbeallowedtoparticipateintheceremony.
AllSeniorsingoodstandingareeligibletoparticipateinCommencementExercises.GRADUATIONHONORSGradepointaveragesareNOTroundedandstudentswillNOTberanked.GraduateswillbehonoredaccordingtotheirGPA.HonorsGraduateswillberecognizedasfollows:
• SummaCumLaude(GoldStole)o 4.00GPAwithexclusiveparticipationinanHonorsCurriculumforfourconsecutiveyearsofhighschool.
AqualifyingtransferstudentwillnotbeeligibletogivetheCommencementAddressatthegraduationceremony,nortoparticipateinchoosingthehonoreeofthevaledictoryaddress.
o TranscriptmustincludeCalculusandPhysicsHCB.Noclasseswillbetakenforaudit.o Onegraduatefromthisgroupwilldeliverthevaledictoryaddressatgraduationandshallbechosenfrom
amonghis/herfellowhonoreesofthislevelbysecretballot.Ifthereisatieaftersecretballotsarecast,thetiewillbebrokenbycalculatingthenumbergradesassociatedwiththefinalcoregradestheirsenioryear.Shouldthereagainbeatie,thenumbercalculationwillbedoneforfinalcoregradesforthejunioryear,andsoforth.
o CoreSubjectsforeachgradeinclude:• Seniors:Civics,EnglishIV,Physics,Calculus,andReligionIV• Juniors:USHistory,EnglishIII,Chemistry,AdvancedMath,ReligionIII• Sophomores:EnglishII,Biology,AlgebraII,Geometry,ReligionII• Freshmen:WorldGeography,EnglishI,PhysicalScience,AlgebraI,andReligionI
• MagnaCumLaude(WhiteStole)o 3.70-4.00GPAwithatleasttwelve(12)HonorsCollegeBoundCourses.
• CumLaude(BlueStole)o 3.70-4.00withlessthantwelve(12)HonorsCollegeBoundCourseso ThisgrouphonorsthosestudentswhoachievedatthehighestlevelintheCollegeBoundTrack.
• ScholarsHonors(GreyStole)o 3.50-3.699inHonorsCollegeBoundORCollegeBoundCurriculum
SCHOOLOFFICEPOLICIES
SCHOOLOFFICEHOURSTheofficehoursforofficialschoolbusinessarefrom:
• 7:30amto3:30pm,MondaythroughFridayinAugustthroughMayo Thisdoesnotincludepostedschoolholidays.
• 8:00amto12:00pm,MondaythroughThursdayinJuneandJuly.VISITORSNotreDameHighSchoolisaCLOSEDCAMPUS.ALLVISITORSMUSTREPORTTOTHEOFFICEUPONARRIVINGONCAMPUS.
• NotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParish is a closedcampus.However,our campus isnotenclosed. Thismakesitnecessarytosafeguardagainstvisitorswanderingoncampusandstudentswanderingoffcampus.Theadministrationwillwalkthecampusat leastonceeachclassperiodandduringlunchtoprovideasafe
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environment.Also,teacherswillbeassigneddutystationsbeforeandafterschoolaswellasduringthelunchperiod.
• Onceastudentarrives,he/shecannotleavewithoutproperpermissionfromtheadministration.(Studentsareconsideredoncampusduringthehoursbetween7:45amto3:00pm)
• All visitors, including parents, must sign-in and out with the school’s office upon entering and leavingcampus.
• Studentscannothavevisitorsand/oroutsidedeliveriesduringtheschoolday.• Permissionmustbegrantedforastudenttovisithis/hervehicleduringschoolhours.
PROSPECTIVESTUDENTSStudentsattendingotherschools,eitherelementaryorhighschool,whowishtovisitNotreDameHighSchoolduringtheschooldaymustfirstmakearrangementswiththeDevelopmentDirector.Eachvisitorwillbeassignedastudentguidewhowillescorthim/herthroughouttheday.OTHERVISITORSOtherswishingtovisitduringtheschooldayshouldmakearrangementswiththeadministration.STUDENTSINOFFICETocometotheofficeduringclasstime,studentsmusthavepossessionoftheofficialschoolhallpass.Studentswillnotbeaccommodatedwithouttheofficialhallpass.ASSIGNMENTREQUESTPOLICIES
• Teacherswillpostassignmentsonline.• If assignments cannot be obtained online and/or from another student, parents/guardians may call the
school’sofficetorequestassignments/books forextendedperiodsof time. Parents/Guardiansmaypickuptheassignmentsintheschool’sofficeduringofficehours.Parents/Guardiansareencouragedtocontacttheirstudent’steachersviaemailforspecificinstructionsand/orassignmentsmissed.
ANNOUNCEMENTSDURINGTHESCHOOLDAYTo ensure that class interruptions will be kept to aminimum formaximum academic benefit the following classinterruptionpoliceswillbeadheredto:
• All announcementsmadeduring the school daymustbewrittenon theproper formand signedby thecoach/sponsorandanadministrator.
• Announcementswillbemadeduringtheclosingminutesof1stperiodandattheendoftheday.• ONLYforextenuatingcircumstanceswillannouncementsbemadeoverthepublicaddresssystematother
timesduringthedayandmaybereadbydesignatedpersonnelonly.• Aprayerwillbeledfortheentireschoolthreetimesdaily.• Emergencyinterruptionswillbemadebytheadministrationonly.
DISTRIBUTIONOFPRINTEDMATERIALAND/ORPETITIONSAstheschoolisneitherapublicforumnorapublicproperty,nopersonisallowedtodistributeorpostanytypeofprintedmaterialsoncampuswithoutthepermissionoftheadministration.PARENT–STUDENTHANDBOOKThestudenthandbookcanbeaccessedatndpios.com.Atregistration,eachfamilysignsaformtoverifytheirconsentoftheschoolpoliciesasstatedinthehandbook.MEDICATION
• Duetotherandomdrugtestingpolicy,theadministrationshouldbenotifiedofallspecialmedicalconditions,casesand/ormedicationprescribedbyastudent’sphysicianthatcouldbedetectedbythedrugscreening.
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• RoutinemedicationswillbeadministeredONLYifthePERMISSIONFORMEDICATIONFORM,whichisavailableonline,hasbeencompleted.
MESSAGES,DELIVERIES,ANDTELEPHONEUSAGE
• The school should not be the ordinary means of communicating with your student. However, messagesconsideredurgentbytheparentswillbecommunicatedtothestudentatanappropriatetime.
• Aphonewillbeavailable intheschool’sofficeforphonecalls toparents/guardians.Phonecallsshouldbebrief.Courtesyisexpected.Pleasedonotcontactyourson/daughterviatheircellphone.Thiswillresultinacellphoneviolation.
• Studentsarenotallowedtoreceiveflowers,balloons,etc.atschool.POSTERS/SIGNSNodecorations, flyersorpostersof any typeare tobeputonanypartof thebuildingwithoutpermissionof theadministration.
NEWSLETTERTheofficialNotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParishNewsletterissentoutmonthlyviaemail.Anyonewishingtoincludeinformationinthenewslettershouldcontacttheadministrationpriortothe15thofthemonth.Anyonewishingtobemailedapapercopyshouldcontacttheoffice.CHANGEOFADDRESS,EMAIL,AND/ORPHONENUMBERAnychangesmadetocontactinformationshouldbereportedtotheofficeassoonaspossiblesoastoavoidanyinterruptioninanynecessarycommunicationLOSTANDFOUNDArticlesthatarefoundshouldbetakentotheoffice.Anylostitemsthatarenotclaimedwithinareasonabletimewillbegiventotheneedy.Thelostandfoundcontainerislocatedinthegym.USEOFGROUNDSANDFACILITIESAnygroupwishingtousethefacilitiesatNotreDameHighSchoolmustcontacttheadministration.
DEVELOPMENTPROGRAM
Asaprivate,Catholic,secondaryschool,NotreDameHighSchoolreceivesnofundsfromtheDioceseofLafayettebutoperatesontuition,donatedservicesandgiftsfrombenefactors.FundsintheNotreDameFoundation,anon-profitcorporation,arededicatedexclusivelytotuitionassistanceandcapitalimprovements.AlthoughtuitionistheprimarysourceoffundingforthedailyoperationofNotreDame,itisthefinancialsupportofalumnae,presentand formerparentsandgrandparents,andother friendsofNotreDame, thatstrengthensNotreDameHighSchoolfortoday’sstudentsandthoseyettocome.
PLEASENOTEDuringstudentelections,nopostersorwritingwillbeallowedonwindowsoronthefrontoftheschoolbuilding.
Onlybluepainters’tapeshouldbeusedonanypaintedsurface.
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INVESTMENTOPPORTUNITIES
NotreDameFoundationThepurposeofTheFoundationistoprovideassistancetoNotreDameforitseducationalandfinancialneedsandpurposes.Thisshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,themanagementofvariousfinancialfundsoraccountsthatareintendedtobenefitteachers’salaries,tuitionassistanceorscholarships,andanyotherfinancialmatterspertainingtotheschool.
TheTeacherBenefitTrustFund
Thisfundwasestablishedwiththeexpressedpurposeofprovidingincreasedsalariesandbenefits.Interestonlyisusedeachyear.
TheMemorialFund
OnewaytocontributetoNotreDameHighSchoolisthroughtheMemorialFund,whichacceptsgiftsofanyamountgiveninmemoryofadeceasedpersonorinhonorofalivingperson.Thisfunddirectlyimpactsstudentsinneedoffinancialassistance.Interestonlyisusedeachyear.
PlannedGivingAplannedgiftisonewhichislegallyestablishedduringthedonor'slifetimewiththeprincipalbenefitsgenerallynotaccruingtotheschooluntiladesignatedfuturedate.Thesegiftsincludebequests,lifeinsurance,charitablegiftannuities,realestateandcharitabletrusts.
SpecificDepartmentorProgramGifts Giftsaregiventoaspecificdepartmentorprogramtoprovidematerialsrequestedbyfaculty.Theseincludecashandin-kindgifts.
MatchingGifts
Donationsofemployeesorparticipatingretireesmayqualifytobematchedbytheiremployerifthecompanyhasamatchinggiftsprogram.Todetermineiftheprogramincludesgiftstonon-publicschools,checkwithyouremployerortheHumanResourcesDepartmentinyourcompany.
Scholarships
Thesefunds,usuallyestablishedbyafamily,paytributetoapersonandaredesignedaccordingtothespecificationsofthedonor(s).
SOLICITATIONandDONATIONPOLICIES
RationaleItistheresponsibilityoftheDevelopmentOfficetocoordinateallfundraisingefforts.Sothatefficientrecordsmaybemaintainedanddonorsproperlyacknowledged,apolicyforsolicitationisnecessary.Priortoanyfundraisingtransactions,allpersonsandorganizationswhosolicitinthenameofNotreDameHighSchoolMUSTcompletefundraisingprojectproposals.TheDevelopmentDirectorwillpresentproposalstotheAdvisoryCouncil,whichreservestherighttolimitorrefuseaproposedsolicitation.PolicyTheNotreDameHighSchoolSolicitationPolicyisasfollows:
• NoindividualorbusinessistobesolicitedwithouttheconcurrenceoftheDevelopmentOffice.
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• Solicited fundsmust be targeted to a specific project or event that has received the prior approval of the AdvisoryCouncil.
• RestricteddonationsmustbeappliedtotheareaorprojectspecifiedbythedonorunlessthedonoriscontactedbytheDevelopmentDirectorandsuchpermissionisgranted.
• Under no circumstances may the solicitor promise or guarantee any specific returns or favors for the donor’scontribution.
• Alldonorsshouldreceiveawrittenacknowledgementfortheircontributionwithinfifteen(15)daysofreceipt.AcopyofthelettershouldbefiledintheDevelopmentOfficeonthedaythatitismailed.
• Inordertomaintainapermanentrecordofdonorhistory,thefollowinginformationmustbegiventotheDevelopmentOffice:
o Nameofdonoro AmountofDonation(ifapplicableindicatetypeofin-kinddonationoritemdonated)o Projectorcampaigntowhichthedonationwasmadeo DateoftheDonationo Solicitor’sname
• In-kinddonationsorgiftsofproperty,whichmight incuradditionalexpensesmust receiveAdvisoryCouncil approvalandpermission.
PUBLICATIONPOLICIES
RationaleAllpublicationsanddocumentsproducedinthenameofNotreDameHighSchoolareanextensionofourschoolandapartoftheoverallmarketingplan.Thosewhoseethemmakejudgmentsabouttheschoolwhetherconsciouslyorunconsciously.Inordertoensurethattheschool’smission,philosophy,andimageareproperlycommunicated,itistheDevelopmentDirector’sresponsibilitytoreviewallpublicationsanddocumentspriortopublication.TheDevelopmentDirectorandtheAdvisoryCouncilreservetherighttoamendorrefuseanydocument,publicationorprogramwhichdoesnotreinforcethequality,stabilityandviabilityoftheschool.MediaReleasesAllpressreleasesandnewsarticlesmustbeapprovedbytheDevelopmentDirectorpriortotheirrelease.AllmediainquiriesregardingNotreDamemustbedirectedtotheAdministrator,Principal,orDevelopmentDirector.Theexceptiontothisisaninquirydirectedtoafacultymemberresponsibleforanofficialschoolevent;thatfacultymembermayrespondtothemediaaboutthateventonly.PublicAnnouncementsNoonemayactor speakas anofficial representativeofNotreDamewithoutprior consentof theAdministrator,Principal,orDevelopmentDirector.WebSiteNoindividual,department,club,etc.maypostawebsiteinthenameofNotreDameHighSchooloutsideoftheofficialschoolwebsite.PublicationsPrior to publication, all letters, yearbooks, newspapers, literary books, sports programs, or any other documentproducedinthenameofNotreDamemustbeapprovedbytheDevelopmentDirector.
PLEASENOTEAnyt-shirtbearingthenameofNotreDameHighSchoolmustbeapprovedbytheDevelopmentDirectorbeforeprinting.
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GUIDANCESERVICES
NotreDamehasone full-timeGuidanceCounselor. TheGuidanceCounselor focuseson counselingandacademicadvisement. Academic and college counseling begin before the student actually enters the school. A long-termrelationshipbetweencounselorandstudentbeginswhenthefirsthighschoolschedulepreparedinthespringbeforetheFreshmanyear.ADVISEMENTDue to the large number of students, each student is assigned a Faculty Adviser. The Faculty Adviser aids theGuidance Counselor by meeting with the student and parents each year during scheduled advising times. Eachstudentandparent is encouraged tobe familiarwithTOPSandGraduation requirementsand toask for guidanceassistancewhenneeded.AcademiccounselingremainsanessentialpartoftheGuidanceDepartment.At-riskstudentsareidentifiedandmaybereferredforprivatecounseling.COLLEGE&WORKPLACEMENTStudentswilltaketestsintheACTfamilyduringtheirtenureatNotreDame.TheGuidanceCounselorhelpsstudentsinterprettheresultsofstandardizedtests,whichhelpsstudentstogaininsightintocollege,workorcareeroptions.
LIBRARY
Library services include the teaching of information literacy skills, assistance in locating reading material, andassistanceinlocatinginformationforclassroomandpersonaluse.AllFreshman,throughtheirEnglishclassed,willgothroughalibraryresourcelesson.Studentshaveaccesstomagazinecollections,bothinprintandonline,anumberofdatabasesubscriptions,andvariouselectronicandprintresourcesdesignedtosupportthecurriculum. Internetande-mailareprovidedontheschoolwidenetwork. The library is staffedbyonecertified full-time librarianandstudentvolunteers.
GENERALPOLICIESTheLibraryisconsideredaclassroom;therefore,thesameClassroomproceduresapplyinthelibrary.
• Studentsmustpresentapasstothelibrarianwhenenteringthelibraryunlessaccompaniedbyateacher.• Studentsarerequiredtosigninandsignoutwhenusingthelibraryunlessaccompaniedbyateacher.• Studentshaveaccesstoprintonthelibrarycopymachineforafeeof10centspersheet.• Booksarecheckedoutfor10schooldaysandmayberenewedifnotneededbyotherstudents.
o Booksmustbereturnednolaterthan3:25pmonthedatethebookisdue.o Finesforoverduebooksare10centsperday.
• Duetothelargedemandforcertainprintmaterialsduringassignmentsandresearch,certainmaterialsmaybedueforashortertimeperiod. These itemsmustbereturnedbeforethebeginningof1stperiodonthedatedue.Finesareincurredimmediately,andstudentsareresponsibleforgettingsaidmaterialsbacktothelibraryinatimelyfashion.
PLEASENOTEREGARDINGLIBRARYHOURSThelibrarywillbeopenfrom7:30AMuntil3:30PMMondaythroughFriday.
Attherequestofteachersandstudents,thelibrarianmayextendhoursduringresearchperiods.Anystudentneedingspecialassistanceinthisareashouldseethelibrarian.
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• Semester/FinalExamswillnotbegiventostudentswhoowefines,feesormaterialstothelibrary.• Whenabookislost,studentspaythereplacementvalueofthebookplusthefine.
LUNCHPROGRAM
NotreDameHigh School's SchoolNutrition Program is computerized. Each student enrolledwill be given a foodserviceidentification(ID)number,whichwillbethesameasthestudent’sIDnumber.Itwillbehis/herfoodserviceIDnumberaslongastheyattendNotreDame.Prior to, or on the first day of school, students who plan to eat in the cafeteria should establish a food serviceaccountandprepaymoneyintotheaccount.Itissuggestedthatstudentsprepayfor20days.Aftertheaccounthasbeenestablished, studentsmaymakedaily purchases against their account. Studentsmayuse their food serviceaccounttopurchaseafederallysubsidizedlunch,andextraservingssuchassecondentrees/sandwiches,fries,juice,ice cream, etc. With computerization, no student can tell when another receives federally subsidized meals.However,youcanstayuptodateandmakepaymentsonlineatwww.SchoolPaymentSolutions.com,onceyouhavecreatedanaccount.Noaccountbalanceshouldexceed$100.Parentswillbecontactedifstudent’slunchbalanceisnotpaid.
Nofoodordrinkofanykind(includingwater)maybebroughtontothecampus.Ifaspecialdietismedically
necessary,andcannotbeprovidedbytheD.O.L.foodandnutritionservice,thenaphysician’sdocumentmustbeturnedinandkeptonfileintheoffice.
SUBSTANCEABUSETESTING
It is acknowledged that the ultimate purpose of the school system is to provide a quality education. Furtherrecognizingthefactthatthepresence,introduction,orconsumptionofillegaland/orharmfuldrugsorpossessionofrelateddrugparaphernaliaonourcampushasnoplace in theeducational system, theNotreDameHighAdvisoryCouncilsetsforththefollowingpolicy:Inthe1990-91schoolyear,asubstanceabusetestingprogramwasbegun.Allstudentsaresubjecttodrugtesting.Anystudentenrolledwithintheschoolsystemmayalsobesubjectedtoareasonableandlimitedsearchofhis/herperson,vehicle,possessions,andlockersbytheadministrationoranyteacher.Theadministrationisalsoauthorizedtosolicitandprovideforperiodicuseoftrainedanimalsinthesearchforordetectionofillicitdrugs. Intheeventthat such animals should detect or indicate the presence of such substances, then the administration shall beauthorizedtodemandall students in theareaof thedetectiontodisplayorotherwiseexhibit thecontentsof theaffectedarea.
PLEASENOTEStudentsarenotallowedtoletotherstudentsusetheirIDcardforlunches.TheIDnumbersareusedtogeneratemonthlyfederalclaims
forreimbursementonapprovedfreeorreducedpricemeals.Itiscriticalthataccurateinformationisavailableforreporting.
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NotreDameHighSchoolhopesthatoneoftheoutcomesofthedrugtestingpolicy istofosterapositive,ongoingdiscussionbetweenparentsandtheirchildrenconcerningdrugs,alcohol,andtheother temptationsyoungpeopleface.ThedrugtestingprogramatNotreDameHighSchoolisaservicenotonlytotheindividualfamilies,butitalsoservestheentireNotreDamefamily.Therandomtestthatistakenbythestudentisaservicefortheindividualfamilyandthestudent.Afterachildtestspositive,theretestbecomesaservicetotheNotreDameHighSchoolcommunity.TheretestallowsNotreDametotakearadical,appropriateanddefinitiveaction increatingasaferenvironmentwiththegoalofbeingadrug-freeschool.Throughthedrug-testingprogram,NotreDamecanofferconcreteevidencetoourparents,thechurchandtheciviccommunity,thataproactiveprogramisinplace,fightingagainstillegaldruguse.Weareinessencestatingtoourparentsthatwearedoingeverythinginourpowertoofferasafesocial,educational,spiritualenvironmentforour students. If the student’s retest comes back positive, the results then are brought to the attention of theadministration.
DrugTesting:Everystudentissubjecttoarandomdrugtestingasaservicefortheindividualfamilyandthestudent.Duetotherandomdrugtestingpolicy,theadministrationshouldbenotifiedofallspecialmedicalconditions,casesand/ormedicationprescribedbyastudent’sphysician,whichcouldbedetectedbythedrugscreening.
Implementationofdrugtesting:
• Testingwillbeconductedbytheschool’sdesignatedemployees.• TestingwillbedoneincooperationwithanIndependentAgency.• Studentsmaybesubjecttobreath,swab,urine,saliva,and/orhairtest.• Stepswillbetakentoconfirmanypositiveresults.• Theadministrationwillreceivethetestresults.• Theparentwillthenbenotifiedbyphoneofthepositivetestresult.• AdministrationwillbeinformedandsanctionsimposedasindicatedundertheDrug/Alcoholpolicyunderthe
MajorViolationssectionofthishandbook.NotificationofResults:Alldrugtestresultsareconsideredconfidentialinformationandwillbehandledaccordingly.Thosepersonshavingresultsreportedtothem,assetforthbythisPolicy,mustagreetoaConfidentialityStatement.Overtheyears,NotreDameHighSchoolhasdiscoveredthatwhenastudenttestspositive,illicitdrugusageisonamoderatetohighlevelandaddictiontothesubstanceisaverystrongpossibility.• Toeliminatethepossibilityofreportingafalse-positiveduetopossiblecross-reactivitywithsubstancessuchasover-the-countermedications,thetestingagencyautomaticallyconfirmsbyGC/MSallpositiveresults.
• Theadministrationwillreceivestudentdrugtestingresultsfromthetestingvendoronline.• Whenapositivedrugtestisreceived,theprincipalwillthencontacttheparentand/orguardianofthestudent.Anexplanationofthestudent’sdrugtestresultswillbegiven.
PleaseseeDrugPoliciesandConsequencesunderMajorViolationsinthishandbook.
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UNIFORMREQUIREMENTSandPOLICIES
TheNotreDameHighSchooluniformistobeworneverydayexceptonspecialdressdayswhicharepredeterminedandlistedontheschool’scalendar.Studentswillberefusedadmittancetoclassiftheyreportoutofuniform.Clean,neat and attractive uniforms are a discerning mark of a Notre Dame High School student. Students should beimmediatelyrecognizableasamemberofourschoolcommunity.Theuniformnotonlyincludestheitemsthatshouldbeworn,butthemannerinwhichtheyareworn.TheuniformservesasaremindertoallthatweareChristiansandthatwearemodelsforothersandshouldholdasenseofprideandunityforallstudents.
REQUIREMENTSFORBOYSItem Color Type Notes
Shirt LightBlueOxford/KnitShirt
WithNDCrestonLeftChestMustbetuckedintopantswithbeltvisible.
Undershirt SolidWhite ShortSleeve
LongPant SolidNavy
SchoolApparelBrand(A+)7021(Navy)NDHSlogomustbelocatedonthebackrightside
betweenthesideseamandcenterbackseam,1”belowwaistband.
Mustbehemmed;Maynotberolled,cuffed,splitorwornonthehips.
WalkingShort SolidNavy
SchoolApparelBrand(A+)7031(Navy)NDHSlogomustbelocatedonthebackrightside
betweenthesideseamandcenterbackseam,1”belowwaistband.
Noshorterthan4inchesabovethefloorwhenkneeling,nolongerthan1inchbelowtheknee.
Mustbehemmedandcannotbecuffed.
Belt SolidBrown1–1½inchWidth
Withsmallbrass/silverbuckle
SocksSolidNavyor
WhitePlain
CrewLength
Shoes Brown
SaddleOxford
PlainviewEastland
PLEASENOTEIfatANYtimeduringtheschoolyear,ANYpartoftheschooluniformbecomeswornand/orunappealing,
theadministrationwillrequiretheitem(s)tobereplaced.
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OUTERWEAR
THEOFFICIALSCHOOLUNIFORMSHIRTMUSTBEWORNUNDERALLOUTERWEAR.• Navyorgrayofficialschoolsweatshirt–mustbepurchasedfromNDHS• Scarletredofficialschoolcardigan–mustbepurchasedfromNDHS• Navyofficialschoolacademicsweater–issuedbyNDHStoseniorsonly• Navyofficialschoolathleticlettermancoat–issuedbyNDHStoseniorsonly• Navyorblackwoolcoat
o Definedaswoolorwoolblend/lined,extendingbelowthefingertipswhilestanding(Ex.PeaCoat)o Onlytobewornonextremelycolddayso NOhoodo NOwriting,design,orlogo
AnystudentnotadheringtothepreviousmustIMMEDIATELYremovetheouterwear.Inaddition,thestudentwillbesubjecttotheappropriateviolationsandconsequencessetforthbythestudenthandbook.
STUDENTIDsANDVIOLATIONCARDSTheseareconsideredpartoftheofficialschooluniformandMUSTbevisiblywornatalltimes.Failuretodosowillresultinconsequences,whicharelistedunderVIOLATIONSsectioninhandbook.
REQUIREMENTSFORGIRLS
Item Color Type Notes
Shirt WhiteOxfordBlouse/KnitShirt
WithNDCrestonLeftChest
Undershirt SolidWhite ShortSleeve
Skirt NDPlaidStitched-downBoxPleats
Noshorterthan4inchesabovethefloorwhenkneeling.
Mustbehemmed.
WalkingShort NDPlaidBeltloopsareoptionalandcanberemoved,butifshortshavebeltloops,abeltmustbeworn.
Noshorterthan4inchesabovethefloorwhenkneeling,nolongerthan1inchbelowtheknee.
Mustbehemmedandcannotbecuffed.
LongPant Navy
SchoolApparel(A+)7491:NDHSlogomustbelocatedonthebackrightsidebetweenthesideseamandcenterbackseam,1”below
waistband.
Abeltmustbewornwiththepants.Pantsmustbehemmedandmustnotberolled,cuffed,split,orwornonthehips.Pantsareallowedonlyduringthewinter
months(November-February).
Belt SolidBrown1–1½inchWidth
Withsmallbrass/silverbuckle
TightsSolidNavyor
GrayMustNOTbetorn/withholes Socksneednotbewornwithtights.
SocksSolidNavyor
WhitePlainwithnologo
CrewLength
Shoes White
NavyorBlackSaddleOxford
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GROOMINGREQUIREMENTS&POLICIESREQUIREMENTSFORBOYSHAIR Student’shairmustbeofmoderatelengthinthefront,back,top,andsides.Inaddition,thefollowingguidelinesshouldbeadheredto:
• Mustnotextendbelowtheeyebrowswhenstraightened.• Mustnotextendbelowthetopoftheears.• Maynottouchtheshirtcollarintheback. • Shouldneverbeheldinplacewiththeaidoftheears.• Theuseofgeltypesubstancestohairtodisguisethelengthwillnotbeallowed.• Mustbecleanandneatatalltimes.
Thefollowingarenotacceptable:• Layeredhair• Shavingorcarvingintothenaturalhairline• Excessivelydyed,bleached,ortintedhair• Dreadlocksorweaves• Anyhairstylethatmightbeconsideredextreme
FACIALHAIR
• Mustbeclean-shaven.• Excessivestylesofsideburnsareprohibited.• Sideburnswillnotexceedtheearlobe.
REQUIREMENTSFORGIRLSStudent’shairshouldbewellgroomedandofftheface.Additionally,thefollowingarenotacceptable:
• Layeredhair• Shavingorcarvingintothenaturalhairline• Excessivelydyed,bleached,ortintedhair• Dreadlocksorweaves• Anyhairstylethatmightbeconsideredextreme
Studentsnotadheringtothepreviouswillbesubjecttotheappropriateviolationandconsequence.
JEWELRYandACCESSORYPOLICIESThefollowingguidelinesaresetforthforjewelry:
• Necklaceso Multiplenecklacesarenotallowed.o Student may wear ONE gold or silver necklace with or without a religious medal or symbol that is
representativeofaCatholic-Christianretreatorcampexperience.o Studentmayalsowearascapular.
• Earringso GirlsmaywearONEsetofearrings(multiplesetsarenotallowed).o BoysmayNOTwearearringsatanytimeatschooloratanyschoolfunctions.
• Tattooso TattooswhichmaybevisibleatanytimeareNOTallowed.
• Bodypiercingo Withtheexceptionofasinglesetofearrings,bodypiercingistotallyunacceptable.
• Other
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o Chainwallets,largebeltbuckles,hats,orsweatbandsarenotpermitted.• Makeup
o MakeupinmoderationisallowedforfemalestudentsONLY.
Studentsnotadheringtothepreviouswillbesubjecttotheappropriateviolationandconsequence.HEALTH&PHYSICALEDUCATIONUNIFORMREQUIREMENTS
• Uniformsdeemedappropriatebytheteacher,coach,andAssistantPrincipalwillbeissuedoraccepted.• Femalestudentsmayberequiredtoweartightsundertheuniformshorts.• Shirtsmustbewornatalltimes.
Anystudentnotadheringtothepreviouswillbesubjecttoadeductioningradeforthatclass.
SPIRITSHIRT/JEANSDAYPOLICIESSpiritattiremayONLYbewornondesignatedSPIRITSHIRT/JEANSDAYS.Thesedayswillbedesignatedduringtheschoolyear.Thefeeforastandardspiritdayis$2.00.Onthesedays,thefollowingguidelineswillbeenforced:
• StudentsMUSTwearanapprovedspiritshirt(seefurtherexplanationbelow)• Studentsmaywearshoesofchoice• Studentsmaywearuniformbottomsorjeans
o Jeansmustbe“traditional”bluedenimo Jeansmustbehemmedo Jeansmaynothaveholes
• PleasenotethatthespiritshirtmustbetuckedinifwearinguniformbottomsSpiritshirtattireisdefinedas:
• AnofficialNotreDameclubororganizationshirt,sweatshirt,orjacket• AnofficialNotreDameclassshirtorsweatshirt• AnofficialNotreDamesportingteamshirt,sweatshirt,jacket,orjersey
Spiritshirtattiremustmeetthefollowingcriteria:• HavetheNotreDameHighSchoolname,logo,orcrestvisibleontheshirt• HaveNOhood• Beinschoolcolors–navy,scarlet,white,orgray(bothshirtanddesign)• Bepre-approvedbytheadministration
Studentsnotadheringtothepreviouswillbedetaineduntiltheyareintheofficialschooluniform.
Inaddition,thestudentwillbesubjecttotheappropriateviolationandconsequence.RETREATS&FIELDTRIPPOLICIES
• StudentsmustfollowthesameregulationsasstatedintheSPIRITSHIRT/JEANSDAYpolicy.• StudentsMUSTweartheirofficialNotreDameStudentIDwithviolationcard.
DISCIPLINE
PLEASENOTETheadministrationreservestherighttodetermineifthestudentmeetsthestandardsoftheschool
regardingdressandgroomingduringtheschooldayandatschoolevents.
Ingeneral,clothingandpersonalgroomingshouldbesuchastosuggesttheseriousmindedChristianstudent.
Studentsshouldweartheschooluniformproperlyandproudlyatalltimes.
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Oneof themost important lessonseducation should teach isdiscipline. While itdoesnot constitutea subject, itunderlies the whole educational structure. It is the training that develops self-control, character, orderliness,efficiency,andtheabilitytocopewiththeresponsibilitiesofadultlife.AllstudentshavetheobligationtorepresentNotreDameHighSchoolinarespectfulmanner,bothinschoolandatschool-sponsoredactivities.Studentsmustrememberthatwherevertheyaretheycarrythereputationoftheschoolwiththem.Studentswhomaybecomeinvolvedinanygraveviolationofdisciplineand/orseriouspublicmisconductthatbringsdiscredittothisschoolcouldbesubjecttosuspensionorexpulsion.Sincetherecanbenocharacter formationwithout training indiscipline,NotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParishstudents must conform to all the regulations and expectations which are devised for the welfare of the wholestudentbody.ATTENDANCEATNOTREDAMEHIGHSCHOOLOFACADIAPARISHIMPLIESAWILLINGNESSTOCOMPLYWITHALLRULESANDEXPECTATIONSSETFORTHINTHISHANDBOOK.(seeparentcooperationstatement)TheNotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParishadministrationhasdeveloped,andtheadvisorycouncilhasadopted,the following rules forgeneral studentbehavior. Inorder topromote the school’smission statement,webelievethatno studenthas the right to interferewitha teacher’s right to teach. Consequently,no student is allowed tointerfere with another student’s right to learn. Students are expected to display Christian values, and respectthemselvesaswellastheirneighbor.ItisneithertheprovincenorthedesireofNotreDameHighSchooltoprescribewhatlimitsoffreedomsparentsmayspecify for their child’s behavior. Notwithstanding, there are times andplaces inwhich the behavior of studentsreflectsonNotreDameHighSchool.Inallsuchcases,studentbehaviorisdefinitelytheProvinceofNotreDameHighSchoolandtheschool’spolicywillbeadministeredjudiciously,firmlyandfairlybytheschool’sadministration.
CODEOFCOURTESY
Notre Dame High School students are expected to be polite and respectful towards others both on and off thecampus. Courtesy should be the hallmark of a student’s relationship with adult staff and fellow students. ThefollowingareguidelinesstudentsshouldfollowindealingwithmembersoftheNotreDamecommunity.
• Alwaysaddressfacultyandstaffmemberswithappropriaterespect,usingtitlespropertotheirpositions(Father,Coach,Miss,Mr.,orMrs.)
• “ThankYou”istheexpectedexpressionofgratitudewhenassistanceisgivenbyadultsorfellowstudents.• Say “Yes, (Title)” and “No, (Title)” or “YesMa’am” or “No Sir” to answer a question. Do not say “What?” or“Huh?”
• Excuseyourselfwhenyouwantto interruptanadultwhoisbusy. Waityourturnwhentheadult istalkingtosomeoneelse.
• Say “Excuseme”when you do not understand andwant an adult to repeat something for you. Do not say“What?”or“Huh?”
• Commonrespectforadultsrequiresyoutoallowadultstopassbeforeyouwhenenteringabuildingorroom,andthatyouholdthedooropenforpersonscomingbehindyouintoabuildingorroom.
• Whenanadultcorrectsyouforsomefault,bequietandlistenuntiltheadultisfinishedtalking.• Courtesy demands respect for school property. Students are asked to helpmaintain the appearance of thecampusbykeepingthecampusfreeoflitter,andbytreatingthetrees,plants,andgrassyareaswithrespect.
• While in the classroomsandbuildings, studentsareasked todeposit trash in the trash receptacles located ineachclassroomorinthebreezeway.Nopaperorothertrashshouldbeleftonthefloorofaclassroomattheendofaclassperiod.
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The following is designed to address as many areas as possible; however, it is IMPOSSIBLE to cover EVERYeventuality.Therefore,theadministrationreservestherighttoaddressanysituationthatmightariseasitdeemsappropriate.
PROCEDURESINCLASSROOMSETTINGS
STUDENTBEHAVIORStudentsmustcomplywiththeclassroomteacher’srulesandexpectations.Sincedifferentsubjectsrequiredifferentformsofbehavior, each teacherwill setuphisorherownclassroom rules and consequences that studentsmustfollow in accordance with school guidelines. At the start of each academic year, all classroom polices will bereviewedandapprovedbytheAdministrator.Any studentwho isdisturbing theclass,beingdisrespectfulordisobedient toa teacheror classmate,or failing toperformhis/herdutieswillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionaccordingtotheteacher’sclassroompolicies.AnyfurtherviolationswillbehandledbytheAdministrationandmayresultinout-of-schoolsuspensions,withdrawal,orexpulsion.
PROCEDURESFORGENERALBEHAVIOR
MINORVIOLATIONCONSEQUENCES• ViolationsONEthroughTHREE
o Administrator,teacher,orstaffmemberwillsignanddatethestudent’scardandimmediatelyreturnthecardtothestudent.
• ViolationsFOURthroughSIXo Administrator,teacher,orstaffmemberwillsignandconfiscatethecard.o CardwillbedeliveredtotheAssistantPrincipalandthestudentwillbeassigneddetention.o SeeDETENTIONdescriptionfollowingMajorViolations.
• ViolationSEVENo ThestudentwillserveaonedaySaturdaySchoolSuspension(SSS).o SeeSATURDAYSCHOOLSUSPENSIONdescriptionfollowingMajorViolations.
• ViolationEIGHTo ThestudentwillserveTWOSaturdaySchoolSuspensions(SSS).o ThestudentwillbeplacedonPROBATION.
• ViolationNINEo ThestudentwillserveaonedayOut-of-SchoolSuspension(OSS).o Thestudentwillundergoareviewofhis/herprobation.o SeeOUTOFSCHOOLSUSPENSIONdescriptionfollowingMajorViolations.
• ViolationTEN
PLEASENOTEIfateacherdeemsitnecessarytobypasstheprocedureslistedabove,thestudent’sbehaviormaybedealtwithasaMAJORVIOLATION.
AllinfractionsareCUMULATIVEforthestudent’stenureatNotreDameHighSchool.
PLEASENOTEOncethedetentionhasbeenassigned,thestudent’sviolationcardwillbereturnedandEACHsucceedingviolationwarrantsaDETENTION.
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o ThestudentwillserveathreedayOut-of-SchoolSuspensiono Thestudentwillsignabehavioralcontract.
• AllSubsequentViolationso Thesewill behandledby theAdministrationandmay result in further suspensions,withdrawalor
expulsion.
SummaryofDisciplinaryAction
NumberOfViolations
ViolationCardSignature
ViolationCardtoAssistantPrincipal
Detention SSS OSSAdministration
Referral
ONE *
TWO *
THREE *
FOUR * * *
FIVE * * *
SIX * * *
SEVEN * * *
EIGHT * * *times2
NINE * * *
TEN * * *times2
ELEVEN+ * * *
MISCELLANEOUSCIRCUMSTANCES• NoViolationCard!DETENTION
o RefertoVIOLATIONCARDdescription.• NotSurrenderingaViolationCard!MAJORVIOLATIONofDISRESPECT
o RefertotheDISRESPECTdescriptionandconsequences.• PossessingMoreThanOneViolationCard!MAJORVIOLATIONofDISRESPECT
o RefertotheDISRESPECTdescriptionandconsequences.MINORVIOLATIONSThefollowingareexamplesof thingsconsideredMINORVIOLATIONS. The letters inparenthesesdenotethecodecorrespondingwitheachbehaviorontheViolationCard.Assemblies,SchoolMasses,andFunctions(AS)At all times, studentsmust conduct themselves appropriately and in amanner befitting Christian students. Thefollowingisexemplary,butnotexclusiveofsuchbehavior:
• Beingsensitivetotheneedsofothers• BeingcooperativewiththoseinauthorityandfurtheringthemissionofNotreDameHighSchool.
Violationsoftheseexpectedbehaviorswillresultin:• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.
Cafeteria(CF)
PLEASENOTEForallDETENTIONS,parentswillbenotifiedviaEMAIL.
ForallSATURDAYSCHOOLSUSPENSIONSorOUTOFSCHOOLSUSPENSIONS,parentswillreceiveaPHONECALLfromtheAssistantPrincipal.
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Studentsareexpected to conduct themselvesasChristian ladiesandgentlemenand tohelpmake the cafeteriaapleasantplacebyobservingthefollowingrules:
• StudentswillnotbeservedmealsiftheydonotpossesstheirstudentIDortemporaryschoolID.• SeniorswillbegrantedSENIORPRIVILEGE–meaningtheywillbedismissedandservedfirstforlunch.• UnderclassmenmayNOTcutintheserviceline.• Studentsarenottorunorshoutinthecafeteria.• Whenstudentsarefinishedeating,theyaretodisposeofalllitterandreturntheirtrays.• Studentsaretoplacechairsbackintoplaceaftercompletinglunch.• Onlypapertraysorbaglunchesmaybebroughtoutsideofthecafeteriaandmustbedisposedofproperly.• StudentseatingoutsidemayONLYeatintheQuadandmustrefrainfromcrowdinganywalkways.• No food or drink of any kind (including water) may be brought onto the campus. If a special diet is
medicallynecessary,andcannotbeprovidedby theD.O.L. foodandnutritionservice, thenaphysician’sdocumentmustbeturnedinandkeptfileintheoffice.ApprovalmustbegivenbyAdministration.
Violationsoftheseruleswillresultin:• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.
DressCode(DC)PleasenotetheNotreDameHighSchoolUniformrequirementsandpoliciesinthishandbook.Violationsofthesepolicieswillresultin:
• Studentwillnotbeallowedtoattendclassuntiltheinfractioniscorrected.• DETENTION-Ifthestudentcannotcorrecttheuniforminfraction.• Studentswillberesponsibleforanyandallclassworkmissedwhilecorrectinginfractions.• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.
Electronics&Games(ED)Thefollowingitemsarenotallowedoncampus(between7:45-3:00pm):
• Radios• phones• Applewatchesorsimilardevicesthatcansend/receiveinformation,photosorprovideinternetconnectivity• Anytypeofbeeper• Decksofcardsoranygamingdevice
Violationofthisrulewillresultin:• TheitemwillbeconfiscatedandcanberetrievedfromtheAssistantPrincipalafter3:00PM.• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.
Food,Drinks,orGumChewing(FDG)Thefollowingrulesmustbeadheredto:
• FoodorDrinkareNOTallowedinclassrooms.• Permissionmustfirstbegrantedbytheadministrationforclassparties,celebrations,oranythinginvolving
foodintheclassroom.• Absolutelynooutsidecupsorbeverageswillbeallowedoncampusduringtheschoolday.• Gumchewing,sunflowerseedsandchewingofstrawsareprohibitedoncampusduringtheschoolday.
Violationsoftheseruleswillresultin:• Studentwilldisposeoftheitem(s).• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.
HallPassport(HP)
PLEASENOTETheCafeteriaManagercanmakespecialarrangementsforstudentsonspecialdiets.
Adoctor’sstatementmustbeonfileinthecafeteriaforanysuchaccommodationstobemade.
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Studentsoutofclassanytimeduringtheclassperiodwillberequiredtohaveintheirpossessionahallpassportfromtheteacherwhoseclasstheyareleaving.Violationofthisrulewillresultin:
• Thestudentimmediatelyreturningtoclass.• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.• StudentspossessingaHallPasswithoutpermissionwillreceiveaSATURDAYSCHOOLSUSPENSION.
Littering(LT)Students should respect the school campusat all times. This includes spitting, leaving trashduring lunch, leavingbooksinhalls,etc.Violationofthisrulewillresultin:
• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.OffLimitAreas(OL)Duringschoolhours,studentsarestrictlyforbiddenfromthefollowingareas:
• Thesouthsideofthegym.• Thenorthsideofthenorthwing.• Allparkinglots.
Offlimitareasduringlunchtime(inadditiontothepreviouslymentioned):• Allporchesandstairwells• HallwaysandclassroomsoftheNorthWing• Westsideofthegym• Allclassrooms,unlessattendedbyafacultymember• Foyerintoschooloffice• Mainsidewalkfromstreettoofficefoyer
Violationofthisrulewillresultin:• Studentwillreturntoanapprovedarea.• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.
StudentIdentification(SI)AstudentmustvisiblyweartheofficialNotreDameHighSchoolIDcardatalltimeswhileoncampus.
• TheIDmustbewornaroundthestudent’sneckontheschoolissuedlanyard.• AstudentmustsurrendertheIDondemandtoanyadministrator,faculty,orstaffmember.• IDcardsaretobeusedtogainadmittancetoanyschoolfunction.• AreplacementIDis$10.00.• Misplaced/lostlanyardorIDholdermustbereplacedandcanbepurchasedfor$2.00.
Violationofthisrulewillresultin:• ThestudentmustpurchaseaTemporaryIDcardforthecostof$2perday.• IfthestudentobtainsaTemporaryIDbeforetheendofthefirstperiod,theviolationcardwillnotbesigned.• If the student obtains a Temporary ID after first periodor does not obtain a Temporary ID, the student’s
Violation Card will be signed and dated and the minor violation procedures and consequences will befollowed.
• IfthetemporaryIDislostthestudentmustpurchaseanewtemporaryIDforacostof$2.Tardiness(TD)Astudentmustbeontimeforeveryclass.
• PleaseseeappropriateproceduresfortardinessundertheATTENDANCEsectioninthishandbook.
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Violationofthisrulewillresultin:• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbytheMinorViolationprocedures.
o TardyONEthroughTHREE ! NoPenaltyo TardyFOURthroughSIX ! MorningDetentiono TardySEVENthroughNINE ! SaturdaySchoolSuspensiono TardyTENormore ! OutofSchoolSuspension
ViolationCard(VC)AstudentwhodoesnothavetheirViolationCardwillbesenttotheAssistantPrincipal’sofficeimmediately.
• AstudentmusthaveanofficialNotreDameHighSchoolViolationCard(VC)onhis/herpersonatall timeswhileoncampus.
• TheVCcardwillbeattachedtothestudent’sofficialIDcard.• AstudentmustsurrendertheVCondemandtoanyadministrator,faculty,orstaffmember.• The administrator, teacher, or staff member will sign and date the student’s VC every time a student
commitsaminorviolationwhileoncampus.IftheViolationcardislostandcannotbefound:
• ThestudentmustpurchaseanewVC,whichwillcost$2.• Thestudent’sviolationcardwillbesignedanddatedthreetimes.• Thetardyportionofthecardwillbesignedthreetimes.
MAJORVIOLATIONCONSEQUENCES
• Administrator,teacher,orstaffmemberwillNOTsignanddatethestudent’scardbutimmediatelycompleteaREFERRALFORMandsendittotheAssistantPrincipal.
• Appropriateactionwillbetakenasoutlinedundereachviolation.
MAJORVIOLATIONSThefollowingareexamplesofthingsconsideredMAJORVIOLATIONS.
CellPhones(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)
PLEASENOTEMINORVIOLATIONSwillbeCLEAREDandnewViolationCardswillbegivenatthebeginningofeachsemester.
PLEASENOTEParents/Guardianswillbenotifiedbyphoneandanofficialschoolformwillbesenthomewiththestudent,
whichMUSTbesignedbyaparent/guardianandreturnedtoschoolthefollowingday.
PLEASENOTEForANYMajorViolation,theAdministrationALWAYSreservestherightto
contactandturnthematterovertothelocallawenforcementagency.AllMajorViolationsarecumulativeforthestudent’stenureatNotreDameHighSchool.
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Duetothelargeamountoftextmessagingduringclasses,cheatingincidents,andinappropriatepicturesbeingtakenduringschoolhours,allcellularphonesmustremaininthestudent’sautomobile,lockedinthestudent’slocker,orkeptintheschoolofficebetween7:45amand3:00pm.Pleasenote:Applewatchesorpersonaldevices,includingwearabledevices(ex:Applewatchesorsimilardevices),thatcanstoreinformation,photos,orprovideinternetconnectivityarenotallowedoncampusduringtheschoolday.Likecellphones,devicesmaybeusedbeforeorafterschoolbutmustremaininstudent’slockerorcar,turnedoff,duringschoolhours.
• FIRSTOffenseo Student’sphonewillbeconfiscated.o Studentwillservemorningdetention.o Student’sphonewillbereturnedtohim/herthemorningafterservingthedetention.
• SECONDOffenseo Student’sphonewillbeconfiscated.o StudentwillserveaSaturdaySchoolSuspension.o Student’sphonewillbereturnedtohim/hertheMondayfollowingtheSaturdaySchoolSuspension.
• THIRDOffenseo Student’sphonewillbeconfiscated.o StudentwillservetwoSaturdaySchoolSuspensions.o Student’sphonewillbereturnedtohim/hertheMondayfollowingthesecondSaturdaySchool
Suspension.• FOURTHOffense
o Student’sphonewillbeconfiscated.o StudentwillserveanOutofSchoolSuspension.o Student’sphonewillbereturnedtohim/herthedaytheyreturntoschoolfollowingtheirsuspension.
• FIFTHOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveanAdministrativeReferral.
Cheating(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)Promotingthepursuitof intellectualexcellenceandthedevelopmentofmoral integrityareprimarygoalsofNotreDameHighSchool.Cheatingisanobstacletobothofthesegoals.Pleasebeawarethatthestoringandaccessingofinformation incalculators,cellphones (textmessages),externalstoragedevices (aka jumpdrives)andthe likeareformsofcheating.Withthisinmind,thefollowingconsequencestoacademicdishonestyhavebeenestablishedforMAJORASSIGNMENTS(Examples:majortests,researchpapers,projects,etc.):
MAJORASSIGNMENTS
• FIRSTOffenseo Teacherwillsubmitwrittennotificationoftheinfractiontotheadministration.o Administrationwillnotifyparents.o Studentwillreceivea“0”ontheassignmentinvolved.o StudentwillbeassignedaonedaySaturdaySchoolSuspension.(SeeSATURDAYSCHOOLSUSPENSIONdescription
followingMajorViolations.)o Student’sNineWeeksgradewillnotexceed60%; If infractionoccursontheMid-TermorFinalExam–
thestudentreceivesa“0”ontheexam.o Student is not eligible for any Academic Honors at Notre Dame High School; to include Graduation
Honors,AcademicSweaterandmembershipintheBetaClub• SECONDOffense
o Teacherwillsubmitwrittennotificationoftheinfractiontotheadministration.o Administrationwillnotifyparents.o Studentwillreceivea“0”ontheassignmentinvolved.o StudentwillbeassignedatwodaySaturday-School-Suspension.
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o Student’sNineWeeksgradewillnotexceed60%; if infractionoccursontheMid-TermorFinalExam–thestudentreceivesa“0”ontheexam.
o Studentisnoteligibleforanycluborclassofficesandforanypositionsofleadershiporambassadorship-thoseholdingpositionswillberemoved.
• THIRDOffenseo Teacherwillsubmitwrittennotificationoftheinfractiontotheadministration.o Administrationwillnotifyparents.o Studentwillreceiveafailure(F)inthecoursefortheyear.o Student will be assigned a one day Out-of-School-Suspension. (See OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION description
followingMajorViolations.)
IfthefirstoffenseofacademicdishonestyisonaMINORASSIGNMENT(Examples:homework,minorquizzes,etc.),thestudentwilladheretothefollowingconsequences:MINORASSIGNMENTS
• FIRSTOffenseo Theteacherwillsubmitwrittennotificationoftheinfractiontotheadministration.o Theteacherwillnotifytheparents.o Receivea“0”ontheassignment.
DamagetoProperty/Vandalism(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)A student is expected touse thebuildings, furnishingsandequipmentonly for thepurpose intended. Anyactofvandalism against school property, the property of another school or the property of any member of theadministration,faculty,stafforstudentbody,eitheronoroffcampusisSTRICTLYPROHIBITED.DamagetoSchoolProperty
• DeemedbyAdministrationtobeaccidental.Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationofthispolicyareasfollows:
• FIRSTOffenseo Astudentwhobyhis/heractioncausesdamage to schoolproperty isobliged to replace thatproperty
throughmonetaryretribution.
VandalismofSchoolProperty• DeemedbyAdministrationtobeaccidentaland(2)costsexceeding$50.00.
Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationofthispolicyareasfollows:• FIRSTOffense
o Astudentwhobyhis/heractioncausesdamage to schoolproperty isobliged to replace thatpropertythroughmonetaryretribution.
o ThestudentwillreceiveaonedayOutofSchoolSuspension. o Ifdamagesexceed$250,theoffensemaybeautomaticallytreatedasaSECONDOffense.
PLEASENOTEIfit’samajorcheatingviolationwiththeuseofTECHNOLOGY,itwillcarryanautomaticpenaltyofTWOSaturdaySchool
Suspensions.
PLEASENOTEAfterthisviolation,AllAcademicDishonestyviolationswillresultinconsequencesestablishedforMAJORASSIGNMENTS
beginningwiththeFIRSToffenseandprogressing.
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• SECONDOffenseo Astudentwhobyhis/heractioncausesdamagetoschoolproperty isobliged to replace thatproperty
throughmonetaryretribution.o ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalor
expulsion.
Theadministrationhas theoptionofaddressinghomevandalismorhomepropertydamage if it feels it isadirectresultofsomeschoolactivity,incident,etc.DishonestyAllstudentsatNotreDameHighSchoolareboundbytheguidelinesoftheHonorCode.Studentswhoareguiltyoforinvolved in falsification of faculty, staff or parental signatures, transcripts, letters of recommendation,college/universityapplications,orschooldocuments,andwillfullyingmakesstudentsubjecttocorrectiveaction.
• Thestudentwill receiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcould result inSaturday-School suspension,OutofSchoolSuspension,withdrawalorexpulsion.
Disrespect/Disobedience/DefianceDisobedienceand/ordisrespectfulbehaviortowardsanyadministrator,faculty,orstaffmemberatNotreDameHighSchoolwillnotbetoleratedatanytime.
• Anyadministrator,faculty,orstaffmemberofNotreDameHighSchoolhastheauthoritytocorrectstudentmisconductatanytime.
• Deliberate insubordination or insolence towards authority calls for immediate disciplinary action by theAssistantPrincipal.
**Violation of the above policies will result in an Administrative referral, which could result in Saturday-SchoolSuspension,OutofSchoolSuspension,withdrawal,orexpulsion.
DisruptiveBehavior
• Definedasanybehaviordeemedunacceptableandtendingtowardsrepetitiveclassroombehavior.• Examplesarethrowingobjects,runninginhallways,etc.
**ViolationoftheabovepolicieswillresultinanAdministrativereferral,whichcouldresultindetention,Saturday-SchoolSuspension,OutofSchoolSuspension,withdrawalorexpulsion.
DrugsandAlcohol(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)Thefollowingpoliciesareineffectwithregardtodrugsandalcohol:
• Nostudentwillconsume,use,sell,distribute,beundertheinfluenceof,orpossess(includingconsumptionprior to school or school function) anydrugor like substance including anabolic steroids, or any alcoholicbeverageatNotreDameHighSchooloranyschoolfunctiononoroffcampus.
• NostudentwillbeinpossessionofanydrugrelatedparaphernaliaatNotreDameHighSchooloranyschoolfunctiononoroffcampus.
• Ifanystudentisfoundtobecomplicit,eveniftheyhavenotparticipated,willstillbefoundtobeinviolationoftheDrugandAlcoholpolicy.
• Anypersonhavingany reasonable cause tobelieve that a student is guiltyof anyof the infractions listedabove,shallimmediatelyreportsuchfacttotheAdministrationofNotreDameHighSchool.o TheAdministrationshallinvestigatethecircumstancesofthereportwiththestudentandhis/herparents
orguardian.Thisinvestigationmayincludetheadministeringofabreath,swab,urine,saliva,orhairtestforthedetectionofthepresenceofdrugsand/oralcohol.Thecostofsaidtestistobepaidforbythestudent,parent(s),orguardian(s)ofthestudent.
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• The school is co-tenant of lockers and desks and reserves the right to search them at any time withoutnotice.TheNotreDameHighSchoolAdministrationalsohastherighttoconductareasonablesearchofthestudentandthestudent’spossession,includingvehiclesontheNotreDameHighSchoolpremises.
• The Notre Dame High School Administration, in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, willperformperiodicrandomsearchesutilizingdrugdogsintheparkinglot,studentlockers,classrooms,studentbookbags,andotherlocationsontheNotreDameHighSchoolcampus.
Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationsofthesepoliciesareasfollows:
• FIRSTOffenseo (1)ThestudentwillreceiveaTHREEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.o (2) Parent/Guardian must send written documentation (within 7-10 days of notification of the
infraction) to the school administration verifying that the student has successfully completed anappointmentwithaCertifiedChemicalDependencyCounselor(oratanagencycertifiedbytheLouisianaDepartment of Health or the Louisiana Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services) for achemicaldependencyassessmentandthenfollowtherecommendationsofthecounselor.
o (3)Thestudentismandatedtotakeawitnessedcollectionanddrugscreen(urinalysis)everytwoweeksuntil threeurinalysis testshavebeenproduced. TheNotreDamedrugtestingcoordinatorwill set thedates for these witnessed collections and drug screens. Parent/guardian is responsible to bring thestudenttoSECONfortheselecteddates.Theparent/guardianisalsoresponsibleforexpenses.
Anyattempton thepartofa student toadulterateor falsifyadrug testmaybeconsideredasanadmissionofviolationandwillbetreatedasafirstoffense.
Anystudentwho, inanyway,assistsanotherstudent intheattempttoadulterateor falsifyadrugtestmaybegivenanadministrativereferralwhichwillincludeNOLESSthanatwodayout-of-schoolsuspension.
Ifthelabdeterminesatesttobeadulteratedoroxidized,itmaybeconsideredapositivetest.
• SECONDOffenseo Thestudentwillbeallowedtowithdrawwithin48hoursorbeexpelledfromNotreDameHighSchool.
Fighting/Altercation(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)
PLEASENOTEAnystudentwhoREFUSEStobetestedorretestedmaybeEXPELLEDoraskedtowithdrawfromNotreDameHighSchool.
PLEASENOTEStudentnotadheringtostipulations#2and#3willbeexpelledorallowedtowithdrawfromNotreDameHighSchool.
PLEASENOTEStudentsbringingrequiredorprescriptionmedicationtoschoolshouldbringthemedicationtotheofficeandimmediatelyregisterthesameandturnsaidmedicationovertothepossessionoftheschoolsecretary.Themedicationwillbetakenandconsumedbythestudentinthesecretary’sofficeasperthetermsoftheprescription.Themedicine,therefore,mustbe
properlylabeledwiththestudent’sname,doctor,anddosagerequirements.Inaddition,thestudent,parent,orguardian’swrittenpermission(formfoundonline)willberequiredbeforethestudentispermittedtoconsumethemedicationduring
schoolhoursontheNotreDameHighSchoolcampus.
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FightingatNotreDameHighSchoolisstrictlyprohibitedandWILLNOTbetolerated.Fightingisdefinedas:• Physicalblowsbeinggiven• Hostilitybeingdisplayed• Useofaweapon
AfterAdministrativeinvestigationandreview,thestudent(s)deemedtheaggressor(s)orinstigator(s)willreceivethefollowing:
• FIRSTOffenseo Thestudent(s)willreceiveONESaturdaySchoolSuspension.
• SECONDOffenseo Thestudent(s)willreceiveTWOSaturday-SchoolSuspensions.
• THIRDOffenseo Thestudent(s)willreceiveaONEdayOutofSchoolSuspension.
• FOURTHOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawal,or
expulsion.
If the FIRST offense of fighting is considered MINOR by the administration, the incident will be deemed anALTERCATION–examplesinclude:
• Verbaldisagreement• Nohostilitybeingdisplayed• Nophysicalblowsbeingexchanged
Thestudent(s)willbesubjecttothefollowingconsequences:• FIRSTOffense
o Thestudent(s)willreceiveamorningdetention.
GamblingWiththeexceptionofschool-authorizedraffles,no formsofgamblingorgamesofchanceareallowedoncampus(includingplayingcards,electronicdevices,etc.).Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationofthispolicyareasfollows:
• FIRSTOffenseo Thestudent(s)willreceiveTWOSaturdaySchoolSuspensions.
• SECONDOffenseo Thestudent(s)willreceiveaONEdayOutofSchoolSuspension.
• THIRDOffenseo Thestudent(s)willreceiveaTHREEdayOutofSchoolSuspension.
• FOURTHOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalor
expulsion.Harassment(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)NotreDameHighSchooliscommittedtoprovidingalearningenvironmentthatisfreefromharassmentinanyform.Harassment of any student by any other student, teacher, or employee, is prohibited. The school will treatallegations of harassment seriously and will review and investigate such allegations in a prompt and thoroughmanner.A charge of harassment shall not in and of itself create the presumption of wrongdoing. However, acts ofharassmentwillresultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingdismissalorexpulsion.
Students found to havemade and/or filed false and frivolous chargeswill also be subject to ADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL.Harassment occurs when an individual is subjected to treatment or to a school environment which is hostile orintimidating and may include the individual’s race, creed, color, national origin, physical disability, or sex.
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Harassmentcanoccuranytimeduringschoolorduringschoolrelatedactivities.Itincludes,butisnotlimitedto,anyorallofthefollowing:
• Verbal/WrittenHarassmento Derogatorycommentsandjokeso Threateningwordsspokentoanotherperson
• PhysicalHarassmento Unwantedphysicaltouching,contact,assaulto Deliberateimpedingorblockingmovementso Anyintimidatinginterferencewithnormalworkormovement
• VisualHarassmento Derogatory,demeaningorinflammatoryposters,cartoons,writtenwords,drawings,orgestures
• SexualHarassmento Unwelcomesexualadvanceso Requestsforsexualfavorso Otherverbalorphysicalconductofasexualnatureorsuggestion
TheappropriatepenaltyforALLviolationswillbe:• AnADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawal,orexpulsion.
LeavingCampus/CuttingClass(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)Fromthetimestudentsarriveuntiltheendoftheacademicday,theymustremainoncampus.AnADMINISTRATORistheonlypersonwhomaygiveastudentpermissiontoleavecampus.Cuttingclass(partialtruancy)ismissingclasswithoutthepermissionoftheteacherortheadministrationandmakesastudentsubjecttocorrectiveaction.PleasenotethatMass,PepRalliesandAssembliesareconsideredclasses.Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationsofthesepoliciesareasfollows:AstudentwhoLEAVESCAMPUSwithoutpermission:
• FIRSTOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveaONEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.
• SECONDOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveaTWODAYOut-of-SchoolSuspension.
• THIRDOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalor
expulsion.AstudentwhoCUTSCLASSwithoutpermissionandREMAINSONCAMPUS:
• FIRSTOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveONESaturdaySchoolSuspension.
• SECONDOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveaTWOSaturdaySchoolSuspension.
• THIRDOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveaONEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.
• FOURTHOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalor
expulsion.Obscenity/OffensiveLanguageTheuseofobscenelanguage(eitherspokenorwritten)orgesturesisprohibited.Possessionofobsceneprintedorwritten material is prohibited. The administration will not tolerate obscene language in the classroom, on thecampus,oratschoolfunctions.Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationofthispolicyareasfollows:
• FIRSTOffenseo Astudentwillmakeretributionthroughanapologytoanyoffendedparty.o Thestudentwillreceivetheconsequenceoftheteacher’sclassroompolicy.
• SECONDOffense
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o Astudentwillmakeretributionthroughanapologytoanyoffendedparty.o Thestudentwillreceiveanadministrativereferral.Thismayresultinmorningdetention,SaturdaySchool
Suspension,orOut-of-SchoolSuspension.• THIRDOffense
o Astudentwillmakeretributionthroughanapologytoanyoffendedparty.o Thestudentwillreceiveanadministrativereferral.Thismayresultinmorningdetention,SaturdaySchool
Suspension,orOut-of-SchoolSuspension.• FOURTHOffense
o Astudentwillmakeretributionthroughanapologytoanyoffendedparty.o Thestudentwillreceiveanadministrativereferral.Thismayresultinmorningdetention,SaturdaySchool
Suspension,orOut-of-SchoolSuspension.
Stealing(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)Astudentcaughtstealingpropertyfromtheschoolorfromanypersononcampuswillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationofthispolicyareasfollows:
• FIRSTOffenseo Astudent caught stealingwillbeexpected tomakemonetary retribution (equal to theamountof the
charge)foritemstaken.o ThestudentwillreceiveaONEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.
• SECONDOffenseo Astudent caught stealingwillbeexpected tomakemonetary retribution (equal to theamountof the
charge)foritemstaken.o ThestudentwillreceiveaTHREEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.
• THIRDOffenseo Astudent caught stealingwillbeexpected tomakemonetary retribution (equal to theamountof the
charge)foritemstaken.o ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalor
expulsion.ThreatsofViolence(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)Because safety inour school isofutmost importanceandoneofour toppriorities, theBishophasmandated thefollowingpolicy.
Wheninformedofpossibleviolenceoreventhreatsofviolence,NotreDameHighSchoolwilltakethisinformationseriouslyandfollowtheproceduresoutlinedbytheDioceseofLafayette(DiocesanPolicy1018)whenaddressingtheissue.NotreDameHighSchoolwillhaveano-tolerancepolicyfordealingwithandaddressingnotonlyrealthreats of violence but also those whichmay be considered frivolous. Even frivolous threats can disrupt theoperationoftheschool.
Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationsofthesepoliciesareasfollows:• Theschooladministratorwillcontacttheappropriatecivilauthoritiesimmediatelyandfollowtheirdirectives.• Ifthethreatordangerinvolvesastudentorstudents,parents/guardianswillbecontactedimmediately.• If the student is on campus, he or she will be detained according to the directives of the local law
enforcementagency.• ThesuperintendentofCatholicSchoolswillbeinformedofthethreatandtheactionbeingtaken.• If the threatordanger comes fromanon-student, appropriateactionwill be left in thehandsof the civil
authorities.• The student will receive an ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL, which could result in suspension, withdrawal or
expulsion.
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Tobacco(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)No person is allowed to consume, use, sell, distribute, or possess any form of tobacco product including vapingdevices and/or products at Notre Dame High School or any school function on or off campus. The appropriatepenaltiesforviolationsofthesepoliciesareasfollows:
• FIRSTOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveTWOSaturdaySchoolSuspensions.
• SECONDOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveaONEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.
• THIRDOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveaTHREEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.
• FOURTHOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalor
expulsion.
Weapons(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)Aweapon is defined as any instrument that is used ormay be used to cause grave bodily harm. No student ispermitted to possess any type of weapon while on the school grounds or at any school-related function. Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationofthispolicyareasfollows:
• Anyoneviolatingthisregulationissubjecttoconfiscationofweapon.• The student will receive an ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL, which could result in suspension, withdrawal or
expulsion.ViolationCardAstudentmustsurrendertheIDondemandtoanyadministrator,faculty,orstaffmember.IftheViolationcardisnotsurrenderedattherequestofadministration,facultyorstaffpersonnel,thepenaltiesareasfollows:
• ResultintheDISRESPECTpolicyconsequencesandconsideredaMAJORVIOLATION• Asignatureonthestudent’sviolationcardfortheoriginalviolationbytheoriginalteacher
IfastudentisdiscoveredtopossessmorethanoneViolationcard:• ResultintheDISRESPECTpolicyconsequencesandconsideredaMAJORVIOLATION• Asignatureonthestudent’sviolationcardfortheoriginalviolationbytheoriginalteacher
NotreDameHighSchool–StudentAcceptableUsePolicy/InternetAgreementNotreDameHigh School recognizes that computers and technology areused to support learning and to enhanceinstruction. Technology has changed the manner in which people interact with each other and, as with otheradvancesinsociety,canbeutilizedforthebenefitorthedetrimentofourselvesandothers.Allcomputersaretobeused in a responsible, efficient, ethical and legal manner. In order to address issues which may occur, IT ISIMPORTANT THAT STUDENTS AND PARENTS CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWINGINFORMATION:
• AllNDHSStudentshaveaccesstotheschoolownednetworkedcomputers intheMediaCenter. Librarian,
DonnaFruge’,mustapproveaccess.Thesecomputersmaybeusedforprintingschooldocuments;allotherInternetwork shouldbeconductedon the student’spersonal schoolapprovedChromebook (ChromebookPolicyapplies).
• Virusprotectionsoftwareconstantlyscansallcomputersconnectedtothenetwork.Ifanystudentreceivesaviruswarningwhileusingacomputer,heor she isobligated to informthe technologydirectoras soonaspossible.Whileafirewallisutilizedtopreventcertainsitesfrombeingaccessedinordertoprotectstudentsandtheschoolfrominappropriatematerial,NOsafeguardsare100%reliable.Studentsareresponsibleforimmediatelyreportinganyirregularities(e.g.ifa“pop-up”orquestionablesiteisinadvertentlyaccessed,the
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studentisresponsibleforIMMEDIATELYreportingthistotheteacher/staff/adultincharge—trafficCANandWILLbemonitoredbythewebmaster/technologycoordinator.)
• NotreDameHighSchooldeclaresthefollowingasunethicalandunacceptablebehaviorandcausefortakingdisciplinaryaction.
• ViolationstothetechnologypolicyaredividedintoMINORandMAJORandconsequencesarebasedontheseverityoftheviolation.
MINOROFFENSES:• Using information networks for any purpose other than school related research or to fulfill school
assignments.• Usingthenetworkforentertainmentpurposessuchasgames,chatrooms,ormusicunlessinstructedtodo
sobyateacherforeducationalpurposes• Changing the default settings on any school equipment (e.g. computer desktop settings, screensaver,
internethomepageetc.)Studentsviolatinganyoftheseruleswillreceiveasignaturewiththecode“Tech”(TC)
MAJOROFFENSES
• PostingonanywebsiteorblogginganythingthatiscontrarytotheMissionStatementofNotreDameHighSchool of Acadia Parish (e.g. Posting on anywebsite or blog that verbally or pictorially references NotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParish, itspolicies,administration, faculty, staffmembers,or its students inaderogatoryorunfavorablemanner--anythingotherthaninafavorablelight)
• Using information networks for any illegal activity, including violation of copyrights or other contractsviolatingsuchmattersasinstitutionalorthirdpartycopyright,licenseagreementsandothercontracts.
• Usinginformationnetworksforillegal,inappropriate,orobscenepurposes,orinsupportofsuchactivities• Intentionallydisrupting information,network traffic (includingpop-ups)or crashing thenetwork (including
virus)andconnectedsystems.• Degradingordisruptingequipmentorsystemperformance.• Usingcomputingresourcesforcommercialorfinancialgainorfraud.• Stealingdata,equipmentorintellectualproperty.• Gainingunauthorizedaccesstothefilesofothersorvandalizingthedataoffilesofanotheruser.• Gainingorseekingtogainunauthorizedaccesstoresourcesorentities.• Forgingelectronicmailmessages,orusinganaccountownedbyanotheruser.• Invadingtheprivacyofindividuals.• Postinganonymousmessages.• Possessinganydatawhichmightbeconsideredaviolationof theserules inpaper,magnetic (disk),orany
otherform.Violationoftheseruleswillresultinthefollowing:
• FIRSTOffenseo ADMINISTRATIVEREFERRALwillresultinONEDAYSaturdaySchoolSuspensiono Thestudentwillmakemonetaryretributionforalldamages.o The student will be subject to loss of privileges for a length of time as deemed appropriate by the
administration. • SECONDOffense
o ADMINISTRATIVEREFERRALwillresultinONEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.o Thestudentwillmakemonetaryretributionforalldamages.o The student will be subject to loss of privileges for a length of time as deemed appropriate by the
administration.• THIRDOffense
o ADMINISTRATIONREFERRALwillresultinTWODAYOutofSchoolSuspensiono Thestudentwillmakemonetaryretributionforalldamages.o The student will be subject to loss of privileges for a length of time as deemed appropriate by the
administration.
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o ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIONREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalorexpulsion.
EXPLANATIONOFCONSEQUENCES
DETENTION• DetentionistheLEASTseveredisciplinaryactionofNotreDameHighSchool.Itisconductedandmoderated
byfacultymembersunderthesupervisionoftheAssistantPrincipal.• Detentionwilltakeplaceat6:15amondesignatedmorningsinRoom28.Studentswillberequiredtoprint
theMissionStatement25times.Oncemissionstatementhasbeencompleted,studentswillberequiredtositwiththeirheadupfortheremainderofthehour(7:15am).StudentswillNOTbeallowedtocommunicatewithotherstudents,dohomework,make-uptests,etc.(Ifstudentisnotabletostayawake,he/shewillberequiredtostandfortheremainderofthedetention.)
• Studentsmustbeproperlydressedinschooluniform.• Studentswhoaremorethanfiveminuteslate(arriveafter6:20)WILLNOTbeadmittedandthuswill
constituteamisseddetention.• StudentsmusthavetheirDetentionNoticesignedandreturneduponenteringthedetentionroom.• Studentswhodonotfollowtherules(includingcommunicating,sleeping,uniform,etc.)duringtheirassigned
detentionwillbeassignedaSaturdaySchoolSuspension.
SUSPENSIONSSuspension is the SECOND MOST SEVERE disciplinary action of Notre Dame High School. A student may besuspendedforseriousmisconductorrepeatedoccurrencesoflessseriousmisconduct.SuspensionplacesastudentinjeopardyofwithdrawalorexpulsionfromNotreDameHighSchool.SaturdaySchoolSuspensionAstudentplacedonSaturday-schoolsuspension(SSS)willbeplacedinadesignateddetentionareafrom7amto9amontheassignedSaturday.
• Allschoolrulesandregulationsareineffect.• Ifastudentarrivesmorethan5minutes late,he/shewillbesenthomeandwillbeassignedthefollowing
Saturday-SchoolSuspension.• Studentswillprintthemissionstatement50timesduringthesuspension.• Oncemission statement has been completed, studentswill be required to sit with their head up for the
remainder of the suspension. Students will NOT be allowed to communicate with other students, dohomework,make-uptests,etc.(Ifstudentisnotabletostayawake,he/shewillberequiredtostandfortheremainderofthesuspension.)
• Studentswillbegivenonebathroombreakduringthesuspension.• Studentsmustwearschooluniform.• ThereisnopenaltyassignedtoaSaturdaySchoolSuspension.
PLEASENOTETheAdministrationreservestherighttotreatpostingswhichdefameothers,utilizeprofanelanguage,
oraredeemedseverelyinflammatoryinnatureasaTHIRDOFFENSE.
PLEASENOTEREGARDINGMISSEDDETENTIONIfastudentmissesascheduleddetention,he/shewillbeassignedONEnewdetention(onlyonceduringtheschoolyear).
Foreachsubsequentdetentionmissed,thestudentwillbeassignedaSaturdaySchoolSuspension.
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OutofSchoolSuspensionA student placed on out-of-school/out-of-class suspension will automatically be placed on probation. A studentplacedonout-of-school/out-of-classsuspensionwillnotbeallowedto:
• Attendschooland/orindividualclassforthelengthofthesuspension• Attendorparticipateinschoolactivitiesduringthesuspensionperiod,toincludeweekend• Attendco-curriculareventsduringthesuspensionperiod,toincludeweekend• Astudentplacedonout-of-school/out-of-classsuspensionWILLbeallowedtomakeupallwork.
FIRSTSuspensionoftheSchoolYear• ONEDayOutofSchoolSuspension
o A 5% decrease in the nine week grade will occur for each class affected during the suspension forstudentsintheHonorscurriculum
o A 3% decrease in the nine week grade will occur for each class affected during the suspension forstudentsinCollegeBoundcurriculum
• TWOorTHREEDayOutofSchoolSuspensiono A5%decreaseinthenineweekgradewilloccurforALLclassesforstudentsintheHonorscurriculumo A 3% decrease in the nine week grade will occur for ALL classes for students in the College Bound
curriculumSECONDandTHIRDSuspensionsoftheSchoolYear
• ONEDayOutofSchoolSuspensiono A 7% decrease in the nine week grade will occur for each class affected during the suspension for
studentsintheHonorscurriculumo A 5% decrease in the nine week grade will occur for each class affected during the suspension for
studentsinCollegeBoundcurriculum• TWOorTHREEDayOutofSchoolSuspension
o A7%decreaseinthenineweekgradewilloccurforALLclassesforstudentsintheHonorscurriculumo A 5% decrease in the nine week grade will occur for ALL classes for students in the College Bound
curriculumFOURTHSuspensionoftheSchoolYear
• The student will receive an ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL, which could result in suspension, withdrawal orexpulsion.
SUSPENSIONDURINGACRIMINALINVESTIGATIONIf any student of a Catholic school is suspected of criminal activity, that student may, at the discretion of theChancellororAdministration,beplacedonsuspensionuntilaninvestigationhasbeenconductedtoascertainhis/herguiltorinnocence.Thelengthoftheinvestigationshallgovernthelengthofthesuspension.Thissuspensiontimeshall not count as part of the number of days absent when determining passing and failing according to stateattendanceregulations.Thestudentshallbeallowedtocompleteassignmentsathomeandmaybeallowedtomakeupalltestseitherundersupervisionathomeoruponreturningtoschool.
PLEASENOTEREGARDINGSATURDAYSCHOOLSUSPENSION
• IfastudentmissesascheduledSaturdaySchoolSuspension,he/shewillbeassignedTWOnewSSSperschoolyear.• Ifthestudentmissesoneofthetworeassignedsuspensions,thestudentwillbeassignedaONEDAYOutofSchool
Suspension.• AfterTHREESaturdaySchoolSuspensionsperschoolyear,thesubsequentSSSconsequenceswillautomatically
becomeanOutofSchoolSuspension.• IfthestudentisexpelledfromtheSaturdaySchoolSuspensioncenter,he/shewillimmediatelybesenthome,andan
administrativereferralwillbegiven.
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SEARCHANDSEIZUREPOLICY
TherearenoprivatedomainsatNotreDameHighSchool;inordertosafeguardthemoralandphysicalwelfareofthestudents, all spaces, including locker, desks, etc. and all property includingpurses, bookbags, etc., are subject toinspection.Materialsobtainedfromtheseinspectionsmaybeconfiscatedforuseindisciplinaryprocedures.The school administration, or another school official with permission of the school administration, may searchstudentsthemselves,ortheirlockers,orthestudents’belongings,including,butnotlimitedto,handbags,briefcases,bookbags,etc.
DANCE/EVENTPOLICIES
Notre Dame High School dances are events which reflect the philosophy of our school and the teachings of theCatholicChurch.AmongourmostimportantconsiderationsisadherencetoChurchteachingsregardingmodesty.AccordingtotheCatechismoftheCatholicChurch,“Purityrequiresmodesty.Modestyprotectstheintimatecenteroftheperson.Itmeansrefusingtounveilwhatshouldremainhidden.Itisorderedtochastitytowhosesensitivityitbearswitness…Modestyisdecency.It inspiresone’schoiceofclothing.Itkeepssilenceorreservewherethereisevidentriskofunhealthycuriosity.Itisdiscreet…Teachingmodestytochildrenandadolescentsmeansawakeninginthemrespectforthehumanperson.”In accordancewith thesedirectives of theNational Conferenceof Catholic Bishops,NotreDameHigh School setsforththefollowingdressguidelinesforourstudentsandtheirdates:
• Topso Thenecklineofadress,top,orgownmustbecutinamodestway.o Nocleavageshowing(Discretionislefttothefaculty.)o Spaghettistrapsorstraplessdressesareallowed,aslongastheyarenotlowcut.(Attention:Thestudent
maybesuppliedasweaterorshawlinordertobeincompliancewithdancedressregulations.)o Thecutofadressinthebackmustnotbeexcessivelylow.
• Lengtho Askirtordressmustbenoshorterthanfour(4)inchesfromtheknee.o Slitsinalongdress/skirtmaybenohigherthantheknee.o Slits in a short dress/skirt may be no higher than four (4) inches from the knee.
• MiscellaneousDresso Nomidriffisallowedtoshow.(Whenarmsareraised,onlyone(1)inchofthemidriffcanshow.)o Nonavelisallowedtoshow.o Nodressmaycontainfabriccut-outs.(Thisincludesopeningscoveredwithnet-likefabric.)o Nohats,canes,orsunglasseswillbeallowedduringtheSeniorMarch.
Additionalnotes:
• DancesareforNotreDameHighSchoolstudentsandtheirguestonly.• EachstudentisallowedoneapprovedguestfromoutsideofNotreDameHighSchool.• Noperson21yearsoldorolderisallowedtoattendaNotreDamedancewithoutspecialpermissionfrom
theadministrationandthestudent’sparents.
PLEASENOTEAftersigningtheRegistrationForms,theparents/guardiansandstudentsforgoanyrightstoprivatedomainsonthecampus
ofNotreDameHighSchooland/oratanyNotreDamesponsoredfunctions.
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• Students bringing a guest from outside of Notre Dame must obtain, complete and return arequest/permissionformfromtheAssistantPrincipal’officebeforethedance.
• AllguestsaresubjecttoallNotreDameRules,regulationsandpoliciessetforthbyNotreDame.• NotreDameHighSchoolstudentsareresponsiblefortheirguest’sbehaviorandobservanceofschoolrules
whileatthedance.• BacktoschoolandHomecomingDancetimes8:00-10:30pm(studentsmustarriveby8pm)• PromDancetime6:45-10:30pm(studentsmustarriveby6:45pm)• Students and guests arriving after the breath-a-lizing is completed will not be admitted into the dance;
parentswillbenotifiedbeforestudentsareallowedtoleavethepremises.• Studentsandguestswhomustarrive lateduetoavalidexcuse(work,athleticcompetition,etc.)mustget
priorapprovalfromtheadministration.• Thedrugandalcoholpolicywillbestrictlyenforcedatdances.• Eachstudentandhis/herguestwillbesubjecttoasobrietytest.• No alcoholic beverages of any type are allowed at school dances/functions. Students and their guests
arrivingatdances/functionsundertheapparentinfluenceof,inpossessionof,orsmellingofalcoholordrugs,willnotbeadmittedtothedance/function.Furtherdisciplinaryactionwillbeappliedtothosestudentsaswellastoanystudentwhoisapparentlyunderthe influenceof, inpossessionof,orsmellingofalcoholordrugs,duringanytimethatthedance/functionis inprogress. Parentsofsuchstudentswillbetelephonedimmediatelyandsoadvised.Reminder:NotreDamestudentsareresponsiblefortheactionsoftheirdates.
• Danceswillbeginpromptly,doorswillbelockedandstudents/guestswillnotbeallowedtoleaveuntiltheendingtime.
• Students and their guestsmay not leave the dance and return unless they are accompanied by a schoolchaperone.
• Studentsandtheirguestsmustbeappropriatelydressed.• ChaperoneswillbeondutyandwillincludemembersoftheNotreDameFacultyandstaffandmembersof
thelocallawenforcementdepartment.
Violationsoftheseruleswillresultin:• Thestudentbeingaskedtoleavethedance.• Thestudent’sparentswillbenotifiedandrequiredtopickupthestudentfromtheschooldance.
Additionaldisciplinaryactionmaybeadministeredoncethestudentreturnstoschool.
We strongly urge and encourage parents to work cooperatively with other Notre Dame parents to provideappropriate entertainment for their students prior to and following the prom. We also strongly urge parents toprohibittheuseofalcoholicbeveragesatsuchpre-andpost-promactivities.
PARKING
Parkingon-campusisconsideredaPRIVILEGE.Studentswithcarsareallowedtopurchaseaparkingpermittoparkinaspecificzonefortheyear.Thereisayearlyparkingfee.Studentsmustadheretothefollowingregulations:
• Parkingpermitswillbeissuedonthefirstdayoftheschoolyear.• Studentsmustpurchaseaparkingpermit fromdesignatedschoolpersonnelassoonas thestudentbegins
drivingtoschool.(Studentsmusthaveavaliddriver’slicensetopurchaseaparkingpermit)• Parkingpermitsmustbeplacedontherearviewmirrorofthewindshield.Permitsmustbevisible.• Park in theparkingzonedesignatedbythecoloronyourpermit. Whenarrivingatschoolandthere isno
spaceavailable in your assigned zone,pleasepark in theparking lotbehind the stadiumand immediatelyinformtheAssistantPrincipal.
Disciplinewillbeissuedforthefollowing:• Permitisnotvisible
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• Parkingincorrectly(inthemiddleoftwospots)• Parkinginthewrongzone• Parkinginadriveway• Parkingonthesidewalk• Parkinginlots/spacesnotdesignatedforstudentparking• Reckless/unsafedriving
Citationswillresultinthefollowingactions:
• FIRSTCitationo OneDETENTION
• SECONDCitationo OneSaturdaySchoolSuspension
• THIRDCitationo TwoSaturdaySchoolSuspensions
• FOURTHCitationo LossofOn-CampusParkingPrivilegeso Norefundswillbegranted.
LOCKERS
StudentlockersareownedbyNotreDameHighSchool.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytokeephis/herlockerlocked.AllstudentsareprovidedalockbytheschoolfortheirNorthwinghalllockerandareencouragedtokeeptheirlockerlockedatalltimes.
• StudentsarenotallowedtousetheirownlockontheirNorthwinglocker.• Ifthelockislostduringtheschoolyear,thestudentwillberesponsibleforpurchasinganewlockfromthe
frontoffice.• Theschool isnotresponsiblefor itemsthatarereportedasmissingorstolenfromstudentlockersorfrom
theirbookbags.• Materialskeptatschoolarekeptatthestudent’srisk.Sincelockerspacebelongstotheschoolandisnotthe
private area for the student, the administration reserves the right to inspect lockers at any time, for anyreason.
• Nostickers,posters,etc.aretobepostedonorinthelocker.• Damagetolockerswillbehandledasdescribedunderthemajorviolationsectionwithregardtodestruction
ofschoolproperty.
FIREDRILLSANDEMERGENCYEVACUATION
Fireandemergencyevacuationdrillswillbeheldduringtheschoolyear. SPECIALEMERGENCYPLANHANDBOOKSarelocatedineachroom.
GRIEVANCE/RESOLUTIONPROCEDURES
Acopyofprocedurescanbe found in theDiocesanHandbook,which isavailableuponwrittenrequest in the front
PLEASENOTEIfyouparkoncampuswithoutpurchasinganappropriateparkingpermit,
youwillreceiveoneSATURDAYSCHOOLSUSPENSION.
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officeoftheschool.
STUDENTACTIVITIESPHILOSOPHY
The opportunity for participation in a wide variety of student-selected activities is a vital part of the student’seducationalexperience.Theseexperiencescontributetothedevelopmentoflearningskillsandemotionalpatternsthatenablestudentstomakemaximumuseoftheireducation.Participationinactivitiesisaprivilegewhichcarrieswith it responsibility totheschool, totheactivity/organization, tothestudentbody, tothecommunityandtotheindividualstudent.NotreDame’sstudentactivitiesareconsideredanintegralpartoftheeducationalprogramprovidingexperiencethatwillhelptodevelopyoungmenandwomenphysically,mentally,socially,andemotionally.
CLUBSandACTIVITIES
NotreDame attempts to provide activities in sufficient number and variety to appeal to all talents and interests.Theseactivitiesareconsideredanintegralpartoftheschool'sprogramofeducationandareconsistentwithNotreDame'sphilosophyofdeveloping the totalperson. Every student isurgedandencouraged toparticipate in theseactivitiesandtherebyprofitbytheexperienceandenjoymentwhichparticipationinthemcanbring.Students have the privilege of joining the school's organizations and thereby accept responsibility of familiarizingthemselveswiththeconstitution,rules,regulationsofeachorganizationofwhichtheyareamember.StudentswhotransfertoNotreDamewithpriorexperienceofparticipationinspiritorganizationswillbeeligiblefortryoutspresumingallothercriteriaaremet.OFFICERSAstudentmaybepresidentorchairmanofONEorganizationandholdnootherofficeinanyotherorganizationORastudentmayholdTWOsecondaryofficesinTWOorganizations.AstudentMAY,however,bepresidentofaclubororganizationANDholdanyclassoffice.MEMBERSHIPStudentsmay join asmanyorganizations as theywish. However, participation is required inwhatever one joins.Therefore,itisadvisedthatstudentspickandchoosewhattheywilljoinandbeactiveinthatwhichtheychoose.REQUIREMENTSANDDUTIESTOMAINTAINSTUDENTCOUNCILORCLASSOFFICEPOSITION
• Thestudentmustmaintaina2.0gradepointaveragequarterly.Anystudentfailingtodosowillbeplacedonprobation for the followingquarter. Failure to increase theGPA toa2.0during thisquarterwill result inremovalfromtheelectedposition.
• Any student receiving a Saturday-school-suspension during a school year will first be warned, with thesecondSSSthestudentwillbeplacedonprobationfortheremainderoftheschoolyearinwhichtheSSSwasreceived.AthirdISSwithinthesameschoolyearwillresultinremovalfromtheelectedposition.
• Anystudentreceivinganout-of-schoolsuspensionduringtheschoolyearwillbeplacedonprobationfortheremainderof theschoolyear.A secondOSSwithin thesameschoolyearwill result in immediate removalfromtheelectedposition.
• ClassOfficersmustplanandconductallclassmeetingsandworkwithandsupportclasssponsors.
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• StudentCouncilRepresentativesmustattendweeklymeetingsat7:15everyTuesdaymorningandassistwithallStudentCouncilactivitiesandprojects.
• Allelectedstudentsmustsetagoodexamplebothonandoffcampusforotherstudents.CAMPAIGNREGULATIONS
• All studentsrunning foranelectedpositionmust turn inacopyof theirspeechand/orskit to thestudentcouncilsponsorbytheMondaypriortotheelection.Failuretofollowthisdirectionwillresultinthestudentbeingunabletopresenttheirspeechtotheirclass.
• ThecampaignwillbeconductedstartingonMondayandendonWednesdayofthesameweek.• Students’campaignexpensesshouldnotexceed$25.• NOfood/candy/gummaybehandedoutaspartofyourcampaign.• Studentsmustprepareaminimumof5largeposters/bannersor50handouts.• Studentsmaynotuseanystickersortapeofanykindaspartofyourcampaignmaterials.• Postersmay be placed onwalls and in hallways using string, excluding any area in front of school that is
visibletopassersby.• NOCHALKonsidewalks. NOPAINTINGONWINDOWS.Studentsareallowedtopaintonsheetsorposters
whichcanbehungandremovedwithoutdamagingschoolproperties.• Students must conduct a clean and ethical campaign. Any campaign materials deemed offensive or
inappropriatebytheStudentCounciland/oradministrationwillberemovedanddiscarded.Studentsmaybesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.
• Campaign speeches will be delivered during a special class meeting after mass. Voting will immediatelyfollow.
• Arun-offelectionwillbeconductedonthefollowingThursday,ifnecessary.• Allcampaignmaterialsmustbeproperlydisposedofbytheendoftheschooldayoftheelection.
CLASSOFFICERREPONSIBILITIESFRESHMANCLASSOfficerswillbeelectedinAugust.Onceelected,officerswill:
• Involvestudentswithclassprojectsandpeprallies
SOPHOMORECLASSHOMECOMINGisthemajorresponsibility.Officerswill:
• Choosethetheme(withfootballasthemainthrust)• Createthebackdropforpicturesatthedance• Providetabledecorations• Providewalldecorations(withthenamesoffootballplayers,managers,pepsquad,cheerleaders,anddance
team)o StudentCouncilwillattendoneworkshoptohelpofficersincreatingthesedecorations.Atthistime,
officersshouldhaveallmaterialpreparedandreadyforwork.OtherOfficerDuties:
• Involvestudentswithclassprojectsandpeprallies• AssistStudentCouncilofficerswhenhelpisneeded
JUNIORCLASSPROMisthemajorresponsibility.Officerswill:
• Divideclassintocommittees• Bookphotographer• Createalldécor
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• Food(amealispreparedforallwhoattend)• BeresponsibleforKingandQueenvoting(throughtheRegistrar)andcrown• PrepareSeniorMarchlineup(announcedbyofficers)• Createprogrambooklets(Whichwillinclude:SeniorWills,Song,Flower,Motto,Colors,etc.)
o MustbeapprovedbyDevelopmentDirectorbeforeprinting.• NOEXPENSESCANBEINCURREDWITHOUTTEACHER-SPONSORAPPROVAL
OtherOfficerDuties: • Increaseparticipationinpepralliesandindecoratingthegym• Attendallclassmeetingsandofficermeetings• Assistotherofficerswithdutieswhenhelpisneeded
SENIORCLASS
• Seniorsusuallypresentagifttotheschoolatgraduation.• OrganizeFRESHMENBUDDIESforSeniorClass
Homecoming:• OrderCrownforHomecomingQueeninconjunctionwithdevelopment• CorsagesforHomecomingCourtandvisitingqueens• Sixrosesinbouquetfornewqueen• Threerosesinbouquetfor1stmaid• Boutonniereand/orcorsageforGrandMarshallandspouse• PlatformatstadiumisdecoratedbytheSeniorSponsor
InJanuary:• ChooseClassFlower,Motto,Song,ColorsandGiftfortheschool.
OtherOfficerDuties:• HelpwithMorningAnnouncements• Encourageparticipationinmakingpostersforpep-ralliesandinshowingspirit• AssistStudentCouncilinorganizingFreshmanOrientation• OrganizeSeniorClassSlideShow(TobepreviewedbyDevelopment• Collectnominationsandconductvotingon:ClassSong,Flower,etc.• Assistallofficerswhenhelpisneeded• OrganizetheleavingofagiftfromtheSeniorClasstoschool• Puttogetherallreunionsafterclasshasgraduated
Co-CurricularActivities
BETATheNotreDameBetaClubisdesignedtopromoteandrewardacademicachievementandservantleadership.TheBetaClubisopentosophomores,juniorsandseniorswhohaveachievedaminimum3.5gradepointaverageforafullacademicyear.Onceinvitedthemembermustmaintainaminimum3.0gradepointaverageandcompletetheclub’sserviceprojects.Anystudentwhoviolatestheacademicdishonestypolicywillbedismissed.ThesestandardsaremandatedbytheNationalBetaConstitution.
CAMPUSMINISTRYCampusministryprovidesanassortmentofactivities,programsandprojectswhicharedesignedtohelptheschool’sstudentbodyaswellasitsstaffgrowspirituallyasindividualsandasacommunityoffaith. Theprogramsponsorsactivities such as retreats, liturgical and sacramental celebrations, peerministry, spiritual guidance, and Christianserviceexperience.Theseclubsareopentoallstudents.
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RALLYTEAMThe method of choosing a contestant to attend the District Literary Rally in March of each year is left to thediscretionofthedepartmenthead.ContestantswhoqualifyattheDistrictRallywillberequiredtoproceedtotheStateRally.
SPEECHANDDRAMACLUBTheSpeechandDramaClubatNotreDameextendsitsmembershiptoanystudentwhoisinterestedintheatreandthearts. Theclubpresentsatheatricalproductioneachyear. Tryoutswillbeheldandselectionswillbemadebyimpartialjudges.
YEARBOOKYearbookcanonlybescheduledbyjuniorsandseniorsontherecommendationoftheirsophomoreorjuniorEnglishteacher.Studentsareobligatedtocontractaspecificnumberofadvertisements.
Extra-CurricularActivities
CHEERLEADERSThis school spirit group includes the Cheerleaders andMascots. Their purpose is to provide andpromote schoolspirit. The cheerleaders may also choose to compete in local and national competitions. Competition requiresrigoroustrainingandnumerouspracticesthroughouttheyear. Cheerleaderandmascot isopentoseniors, juniorsand sophomoreswho have completed at least one year of Pep Squad. Studentswill be notified of tryout dates.Tryouts will be conducted by impartial judges. *Please note the requirements and policies set forth in theCheerleaderBy-laws.
DANCELINE(PIOPRIDE)Thepurposeofthisspiritgroupistoprovideandpromoteschoolspirit.Thedancelinealsochoosestocompeteinlocal,andifqualified,nationalcompetitions.Competitionrequiresrigoroustrainingandnumerouspractices.Danceline isopentoseniors, juniors,andsophomoreswhohavesuccessfullycompletedat leastoneyearofPepSquad.Incomingfreshmenarealsoallowedtotryout.Studentswillbenotifiedoftryoutdates.Tryoutswillbeconductedbyimpartialjudges.
4-H4-H is an extracurricular organization that focusesonmaking eachmember thebest that they canbe in areas ofHead, Heart, Hands, and Health. Members participate in project work such as food, nutrition, clothing, childdevelopment,personaldevelopment,computers,environment,aswellaslivestock.Membersearntheopportunitytodevelopleadershipskills,citizenship,aswellasearningrecognitionthroughnumerousparishandstatecontests.Membershipisopentoallstudents.
PEPSQUADThepurposeofthisspiritgroupistoprovideandpromoteschoolspirit.Thepepsquadisopentoallstudents.Thesquadconsistsofmarchersanddrumandflagcorps.Membersarerequiredtoattendallfootballgamesaswellasparticipateinposterpartiesandotherspiritpromotingactivities.
QUIZBOWLQuizbowlisopentoallNotreDameStudents.Teammembersareselectedintryoutsconductedbythemoderator.Teammembersparticipate innumerousmatches. Competing teamsconsistof fourmembersand twoalternates.Teammembersmustbeknowledgeableinseveralcategoriesandwillingtodevotetimetostudyandpractice.
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STUDENTCOUNCILStudentCouncilisanorganizationconsistingofelectedmembersofthestudentbody.Thepurposeofthecouncilistogivethestudentbodya“voice”throughwhichtospeak.Thecouncilistorepresentstudentfeelings,opinions,andinterestswhilepromotingstudentparticipationinhighschoolactivities.Sixrepresentativesareelectedbyeachclassand officers are elected by the entire student body to serve as mediator between administrators, faculty andstudents.Activeparticipationisrequired,notsimplymembershipasinaclub.StudentCouncilmeetseveryTuesdaymorningbeforethestartofschool.
ATHLETICS
Workingwith each student’s academic program,NotreDame’s Department of Athletics seeks tomake theNotreDame student awell-rounded individual. To be eligible to participate on any of the school’s athletic teams, thestudentmustmeetorexceedtheLHSAA’sminimumacademicrequirementswhichistopass6subjectsandhaveaCaverage.Firstsemesterorfinalgradescounttowardeligibility.ATHLETICELIGIBILITYFORINCOMINGFRESHMENAll first time Freshmen that live in Acadia Parish, regardless of which elementary school, Catholic or Public, youattended,areeligibleforVarsity,JVandFreshmenathleticsatNotreDame.If your residence is located outside of Acadia Parish, you are eligible for JV and Freshmen athletics during yourFreshmanyear.AfteryourFreshmanyearatNotreDame,youwillbeeligibleforvarsityathletics.LHSAAMEMBERSHIPNotre Dame High School of Acadia Parish is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and iscurrently classified as a 3A school for athletic competition. NotreDame follows the rules and regulations of theLHSAA.Alladministrators,faculty,staff,students,andparentsareexpectedtoadheretoallrulesandexpectationssetforthbytheLHSAA.SPORTSMANSHIPPOLICIESSportsmanship is thatqualityof honor thatdesires always tobe courteous, fair and respectful. Sportsmanship isevidencedbytheconductofplayers,spectators,coaches,parents,andschoolauthorities.Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish aspires to develop and maintain the very highest standards ofsportsmanship. Administrators, coaches, teachers, participants, parents, and all fans must contribute to thisendeavor.Thecommunity’shighlevelsofexpectationsofNotreDamemagnifyourerrors.Whenwefallshortofourhigh standards, wemust do all we can to correct the situation and prevent any further such occurrences. Thefollowingguidelinesmayprovehelpfulinourquesttobecomeaschoolknownforitsoutstandingsportsmanship.SportsmanshipIncludes:
• Beingloyaltosuperiorsinmakingathleticsfitintothegeneralschoolprogram.• Beingloyaltocoachesandfellowparticipants.• Insistenceuponhighscholarshipandenforcementofallrulesofeligibility.• Fair,unprejudicedrelationshipwithparticipants.• Teachingathletestowinbyuseoflegitimatemeansonly.• Counteractingunfoundedrumorsofquestionablepracticesbyopponents.• Discouragementofgambling,profanityandobscenelanguageatalltimes.
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PARTICIPATIONPOLICIESDepartmentpolicyisthatNotreDameHighSchoolwillpurchase:
• OneofficialathleticcoatwiththeofficialNotreDameathleticletter• Athletesareresponsiblefortheorderingandpaymentofanyindividualand/orteampatches.(Vendorwill
provideformsforpatchesifdesired.)• EligibleathletesreceiveonecoatcompletewiththeofficialNotreDameletter.• Allathleticcoatswillbeorderedattheendoftheathlete’sjunior/senioryear.• Allathleticcoatswillbeorderedonceayear(inApril).• ThecoatswillbedistributedafteroneoftheschoolliturgiesinSeptember.
Tobeeligibletoorderacoat:• Theathletemusthavecompletedaminimumoftwoyears(ingoodstanding)inavarsitysport.• Theathlete’sfamilymustbeamemberoftheAthleticClub(membershipfeeispaid).• Theathletemusthavealldebtscleared/currentwithNotreDameHighSchool.• Transfer Students: If an athlete transfers to Notre Dame after the ninth grade, any varsity participation
earnedatthepreviousschoolwillbehonoredbytheNotreDameAthleticDepartment.
BASEBALLMr.ChrisStevens,headcoach
• StateChampionso 1981o 2010o 2018
• StateRunner-Upo 1984o 2005
Notre Dame offers a Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman team. Each team has a coach and plays a completeschedule of games. The baseball season begins in early January and concludes in mid-May. Team membersparticipateinarigorousmandatorysummertrainingprogram.Studentswillbenotifiedoftryoutdates.
BASKETBALLMr.LewisCook,III,boysheadcoach
• StateRunner-Upo 1985
Ms.AngieHerbert,girlsheadcoachNotreDameoffersaboysandgirlsVarsity,JuniorVarsityandFreshmanteam.Eachteamhasacoachandplaysacompletescheduleofgames.ThebasketballseasonbeginsinearlyOctoberandconcludesinMarch.Teammembersparticipateinarigorousmandatorysummertrainingprogram.Studentswillbenotifiedoftryoutdates.BOWLINGMs.TaraYoung,headcoachNotreDameoffersaVarsityTeam,which includesbothboysandgirls. Thebowlingseasonbegins in JanuaryandconcludesinMarch.Bowlingisopentoallstudents.
PLEASENOTEIftheathletequitsthesportWITHOUTanagreementoftheHeadCoach,theathleticcoatwillbepickedup
andkeptuntilGraduationaccordingtoAthleticPolicy.
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CROSSCOUNTRYNotreDameoffersaboysandgirlsVarsityteam. Eachteamhasacoachandcompletesascheduleofmeets.ThecrosscountryseasonbeginsinearlyAugustandconcludesinmid-November.CrossCountryisopentoallstudents.FISHINGMs.RachaelMeyer,moderatorNotreDameoffersavarsityfishingteam.ThisteamcompetesintournamentswhichbegininSeptemberandconcludesthefollowingschoolyearinAugust.FOOTBALLMr.LewisCook,Jr.,headcoach
• StateChampionso 1973o 1976o 2000o 2009o 2015o 2018
• StateRunner-Upo 1975o 2003o 2004o 2005o 2008o 2012o 2017
Notre Dame offers Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman teams. Each team has a coach and plays a completescheduleof games.The football seasonbegins inearlyAugustandconcludes inearlyDecember. Teammembersparticipateinarigorousmandatoryoff-seasonandsummertrainingprograms.Footballisopentoallmalestudents.GOLFMr.GeneWilliams,headcoach
• Boys’StateChampionso 1999o 2001o 2010
• Boys’StateRunner-Upo 1989o 1996o 2000o 2006o 2011o 2012
• Girls’StateChampionso 2015o 2016
NotreDameoffersaVarsityand JuniorVarsity team. Eachteamconsistsof fiveplayers,hasacoach,andplaysacomplete schedule of matches. The golf season begins in mid- January and concludes with regional and statetournamentsinlateAprilandearlyMay.Studentswillbenotifiedofqualifyingdates.
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SOFTBALLMr.DaleSerie,headcoach
• StateChampionso 2004o 2010o 2018o 2019
• StateRunner-Upo 2000o 2013o 2017
Notre Dame offers a Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman team. Each team has a coach and plays a completeschedule of games. The softball season begins in early January and concludes in late April. Team membersparticipateinarigorousmandatorysummertrainingprogram.Studentswillbenotifiedoftryoutdates.
SOCCERMr.ChrisHauerwas,headcoachNotreDameoffersavarsityteam.Theteamplaysacompletescheduleofgames.ThesoccerseasonbeginsinearlyOctoberandconcludesinlateFebruary.Soccerisopentoallstudents.
SWIMMINGMrs.JennyDidier,headcoach
• Boys’StateRunner-Upo 2001o 2002
NotreDameoffersaVarsityteam.Theteamcompetesatafullscheduleofmeets.TheswimmingseasonbeginsinAugustandconcludesinmid-November.Swimmingisopentoallstudents.
TENNISMrs.DeAnnGoss,headcoach
• Boys’StateChampionso 2006
• Boys’StateRunner-Upo 2007
• Girls’StateChampionso 2000o 2015
• Girls’StateRunner-Upo 1993o 2001
NotreDameoffers aVarsity team. The teamplays a complete scheduleofmatches. The tennis seasonbegins inJanuaryandconcludesinearlyMay.Tennisisopentoallstudents.TRACK&FIELDMr.ToddGray,headcoach
• Boys’StateChampionso 1968
• Girls’StateChampionso 1997
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• Girls’StateRunner-upo 1999
NotreDameoffersVarsityandJuniorVarsityteams.Eachteamhasacoachandparticipatesatacompletescheduleof meets. The track season begins in late January and concludes in early May. Teammembers participate in arigorousmandatorysummertrainingprogram.TrackandFieldisopentoallstudents.
VOLLEYBALLMs.TaraYoung,headcoach
• StateChampionso 2007o 2010o 2011o 2012
• StateRunner-Upo 1998o 2009o 2013
Notre Dame offers a Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman team. Each team has a coach and plays a completescheduleofmatches.ThevolleyballseasonbeginsinearlyAugustandconcludesinmid-November.Teammembersparticipateinarigorousmandatorysummertrainingprogram.Studentswillbenotifiedoftryoutdates.
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PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS —
Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read and understand the contents of the 2020-2021 Student-Parent Handbook and agree to abide by the requirements.
PERMISSION TO PUBLISH INFORMATION This is to certify that I/we, ____________________________________, individually and as parent(s)/guardian(s) of ________________________________________, hereby grant permission to Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish and/or its employees, agents or responsible persons to publish information, including but not limited to names, pictures, biographies, accomplishments, and extracurricular activities concerning activities of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish.
BUCKLEY AMENDMENT
The Buckley Amendment requires written permission from parents to release statistical and educational information about their children to colleges, scholarship organizations, media organizations and military services which may request names, addresses, transcripts, grade point averages and class ranking. Please sign the release form below.
I give my permission for Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish to release statistical and educational information about my child, ___________________________________, for the school year 2020-2021.
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL of ACADIA PARISH – HONOR CODE I have read and understand the HONOR CODE as stated in the 2020-2021 Student-Parent Handbook and agree to abide by the expectations.
Parent Cooperation Statement
These forms have been agreed upon and signed with your Registration Packet.
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PARENT COOPERATION STATEMENT An integral part of the educational philosophy of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish is the conviction that the school assists the parents/guardians in carrying out their primary responsibility of providing for the religious and secular education of their children. An ongoing positive working relationship between parents/guardians and the school is critical to the success of the school and the students. As part of that working relationship, parents/guardians are expected to be involved as much as possible in the educational process, to refrain from conduct which thwarts the orderly administration and operation of the school, to support and participate in school activities, and to provide instruction to, and set positive examples for, their children –both at home and in the community. While Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish encourages the constructive exchange of ideas, feedback and suggestions intended to foster the continued growth and improvement of the school, Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish is ultimately responsible for the orderly administration and operation of the school, including the policies and procedures implemented to achieve the school’s goals. Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish reserves the right to terminate the enrollment of any student(s) in the event that it is determined by the school’s administration that: (1) a positive working relationship between the school and the parents/guardians no longer exists and/or is irreparably damaged or (2) that the parents/guardians have failed to provide the support, assistance and example necessary for the religious and secular education to which each child is entitled. Furthermore, failure on the part of any student or parent/guardian to abide by the rules, regulations and policies as outlined in the school handbook may result in termination of the student’s enrollment from the school.
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Code of Conduct Notre Dame High School and the Diocese of Lafayette promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Spectators should not use vulgar, abusive, racist, sexist, demeaning or intimidating language at any time. Spectators should not engage in cheers that are vulgar, crass, demeaning or those focused toward the opposition. Notre Dame students, parents and alumni will treat visiting teams, coaches and fans with courtesy and respect at all times. Spectators are reminded that they are prohibited from entering the playing area. Notre Dame High School and the Diocese of Lafayette thank you for your cooperation and hope everyone has an enjoyable experience.
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TO:Parents,Teachers,EmployeesandOrganizations
FROM:CindyM.Istre,Principal,NotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParishDATE:August1,2020AccordingtotheAsbestosHazardEmergencyResponseAct(AHERA),eachschoolsystemmustnotifythepublicofinspections,responseactions,periodicsurveillanceandre-inspectionactivitiesonanannualbasis.ThisistoinformyouthatAHERAComplianceManagementPlansareavailableforpublicinspectionintheprincipal’sofficeofeachschoolsiteintheDioceseofLafayetteSchoolSystem.ThesedocumentsincludetheInspectionReports,Re-inspectionReportsandtheManagementPlan.RequeststoviewthesemaybemadeMonday-Fridayduringregularschoolhours.InspectionsofAsbestosContainingMaterial(ACM)aremadebyeachschooleverysix(6)months.Everythree(3)years,re-inspectionisconductedbyaCertifiedAsbestosInspector/ManagementPlanner.
Inaddition,weoccasionallyutilizeherbicides/pesticidesforcontrolofpestsandweeds.CoachToddGraymaintainsaPesticideCertificationLicenseandsupervisestheuseofthesechemicals.Shouldyouhaveanyparticularconcerns(e.g.yourstudenthasseriousallergiesorrespiratoryproblems)pleasemakeusaware.Recordsregardingthespecificproduct,applicationsitesanddatesofapplicationaremaintainedhereintheoffice.
NotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParishisaDrug-FreeandWeaponFreeCampus.PleaserefertoourStudent-ParentHandbookregardingsanctions.Thankyou.