St. Edmund Catholic School - High School Handbook

PURPOSE OF THE HANDBOOK  

WELCOME

      As principal of St. Edmund High School, I welcome you back for the new school year.  God has indeed blessed you and this community these past 95 years by providing you and your ancestors with unlimited opportunities, not  only in obtaining the best education possible, but also by providing you with our most cherished freedom, the freedom to worship our Lord, Jesus Christ, in the Catholic tradition.  Let us recommit ourselves to the St. Edmund philosophy of Unity, Cooperation, and Kindness so that you may enjoy the full benefits provided and that your children may enjoy the opportunities that you now enjoy.  Let your association at this school be a joyous one.  Take advantage of those opportunities that are provided for you.  Set your goals high.  Help make St. Edmund a better place for all by exhibiting a Christian attitude towards others.  You do have an influence on those around you.  The administration, faculty, clergy and school board, with the grace of God, stand ready to assist you with your growth in the Catholic faith, academic goals and athletic endeavors.  Your cooperation is expected.

GENERAL PHILOSOPHY

     We, the members of the St. Edmund School community, believe that a faith community is the gathering of the body of Jesus bound together by His message of salvation.  Because of love for the Lord, we are committed to serve Him in each other.  In this atmosphere of community and service, we proclaim Jesus’ message to our students, their parents, and their teachers.  We believe that by leading our students to this ideal of community, service, and the proclamation of Jesus’ message as expressed by the Catholic Church, we will advance the cause of God’s kingdom in Eunice among the people of all races, creeds, and religions by instilling a knowledge and an appreciation of all cultures.  Therefore, the principle objective and the reason for the existence of St. Edmund Catholic School is to provide for the spiritual, educational, and social formation of our students within the context of the living Faith Community and to make this formation available to as many as is feasibly possible.

First preference is given to brothers and sisters of Catholic families presently attending St. Edmund.

Second, Catholic families from St. Anthony Parish (active parishioners)

Third, Catholic families from St. Thomas More

Fourth, all other Catholic families

Fifth, non-Catholic families of brothers and sisters presently attending St. Edmund

Sixth, to anyone who can meet the academic and Catholic standards of the school

     St. Edmund School abides by the Diocesan policy on school integration, which is as follows:  “Catholic Schools of the diocese are committed to the principle of school integration, be that in a Catholic or Public School.  By policy, therefore, Catholic Schools are obliged to support this principle by refusing admission to those applicants who by public acts, in the judgment of the school, do not uphold this principle and thus seek refuge in a Catholic school.”

ASSEMBLIES 

     Assemblies are an important part of any school day.  All assemblies will be conducted in the gym under a special time schedule.  Seating areas by class will be used for all assemblies. Courtesy and consideration for others are to be practiced at all times.

ATHLETICS 

     St. Edmund School recognizes the value of a well-planned athletic program based on the needs and wants of the pupils.  Although interscholastic athletics serve to keep up school and pupil interest, in the final analysis, a good physical education program for the entire school is the objective of our school.

     All athletic programs are to be conducted according to the rules and regulations of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and the Athletic Director and the Administration of St. Edmund Jr./Sr. High School.

     Criteria for lettering and awards in athletics is determined by the individual coach and the Athletic Director.  All students must maintain a 1.5 GPA per six weeks in order to participate.  Individual coaches will send home the rules to be followed and their expectations home with the athletes so that the parents are aware of these.

STUDENT INJURY/ILLNESS PLAN

     At the beginning of each school year, and thereafter as needed, parents will fill out an information card indicating the procedures to be followed, if possible, in an emergency involving their child. The card will include phone numbers of the parents, alternative numbers, and physician numbers to call in case of an emergency.

     Students who become ill or are injured at school will be given first aid. The procedures of universal precautions will be employed at all times when providing care for all students, regardless of their infectious disease status. In cases of serious illness or injury, the school shall attempt to notify the student's parents as soon as possible and their instructions will be requested.

     An ill or injured child will be turned over to the care of the parents or qualified medical employees as quickly as possible. When the parent or designated alternate cannot be reached, the ill or injured child shall be transported by a member of the school staff to the hospital, doctor's office, or to a place previously designated by the parent.

     In cases of emergency, the pupil shall be transported to a hospital or doctor's office by ambulance or other appropriate means of transportation. If possible, the student should be accompanied by a school staff member.

     An injury report will filled out and signed by the principal or assistant principal in the event of an accident.

ATTENDANCE 

     In order to be eligible to receive grades, secondary students (9-12) must be present a minimum of 80 days per semester.  Junior high students (7-8) must be in attendance 160 days per school year.

     Exception to the attendance policy can be made only in event of extended personal illness, verified by a physician, or at the discretion of the Administration.  A student who does not meet this requirement will receive an incomplete grade in the affected subjects.  Make –up time and work may be administered by the teacher involved at his/her discretion. 

Excused Absences:

1.       Illness explained by a doctor’s medical statement

2.       A funeral

3.       Extenuating events approved by the Administration

SUSPENSIONS/ TARDIES

1.       Suspension days cannot be made up.  Therefore, any assignment or test given on that day will result in a zero. 

2.       All tardies are unexcused unless the student has a note from a teacher or the administrator.

3.       Absence from a class because of uniform or other disciplinary reason, e.g., to shave, to tuck in shirts or blouses, to change into the proper attire, will be considered an unexcused absence or an unexcused tardy, depending on how long the student is out of class.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES 

1.       If a student is absent for less than four days, he or she is responsible for collecting the assignments from other students in the class.  Each student is responsible for getting the telephone number of other reliable students whom he or she can contact. Students may also check the school’s Renweb site for additional assignments.

2.       Sign-outs:  Should it be necessary for a student to leave school before the end of a school day, the parent/guardian must report to school to sign out the student.  Written notes and telephone calls are not acceptable.  The student must obtain a check-out sheet from the office and have it signed by all the teachers whose classes will be missed.   

3.       Incomplete grades due to absences must be made up within the time limit allowed by the teachers involved, or the Incomplete becomes an F.

4.       Discipline: School time/class time that is missed because of  disciplinary reasons will result in loss of participation points.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTOMOBILES 

All students must be parked in assigned parking areas or the student will lose parking privileges.  Students must obtain a parking permit from the office; the fee is $5.00.  Students must obtain written permission to go to cars during school hours from the office.

Faculty, staff and visiting parking is in front of the high school on the North side and the parallel parking areas on the West side.

Senior Parking is across from the high school North parking lot.  No parking on the West side of the telephone pole in the North lot.

All Others park on the West side parking area.  This area is first come first serve, beginning with space # 4.

 BUSES AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION 

School buses are operated by the public school parish; therefore, St. Edmund School is subject to their rules, regulations, and time schedules.  The Principal of St. Edmund will establish the rules for St. Edmund students who ride these buses.

St. Edmund private buses are used solely for St. Edmund activities.  They must be driven by approved St. Edmund personnel.

CALENDAR – EVENTS 

1.       All school board meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

2.       Parent-Teacher meetings (PTC) are held on the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.

3.       Athletic Booster Club meetings are held on the Wednesday before each home football game at 7 p.m.  Place TBA.

4.       Other outside school organizational meetings are called as they are needed.

5.       To have a meeting involving your club or organization, you must first clear the date with the Student Council sponsor (St. Edmund School organization) or the School Board (Parent or outside organization).  Secondly, you must submit your reasons for a meeting to the sponsor of your organization.  Third, the Principal/Asst. Principal must approve or disapprove before the meeting can occur.

2007 – 2008 CALENDAR

The 2007 – 2008 School Calendar will be mailed to the parents in August.

CAFETERIA 

1.       All students are encouraged to eat in the cafeteria; however, if lunches are brought from home, they must be eaten in the cafeteria.

2.       Lunches are prepaid & monitored by cafeteria computers.

3.       Paying for one meal at a time is not allowed.

4.       Charging a meal is not allowed.

5.       The order of serving is by classes beginning with seniors, juniors, sophomores, and then freshmen.

6.       7^th and 8^th grades will line up outside the cafeteria and will enter the cafeteria as the freshmen are being served.

7.       A concession room will be open after the last class is served.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATION 

1.       All St. Edmund High School and Jr. High organizations will be under the direct supervision and administration of a teacher/sponsor and the administration.

2.       All events, fund raising, selection of officers/members, and purchasing of materials must have the express permission of the sponsor and the administration.  Fund raising that involves alumni and that uses the St. Edmund name or logo must have the permission of the School Board through the Developmental Coordinator.

3.       All revenues generated by such organizations will be placed into the school general account by the school bookkeeper.  Ten percent will be retained for school operations.

4.       All purchases by such organizations must have the permission of the sponsor and the administration through a purchase voucher.

5.       Possible clubs are National Honor Society, Yearbook, French Club, Student Council, 4-H, etc.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (Requirements)

1.       Scholarship – 10, 11, or 12 grade: 3.5 GPA – one honor course

2.       Leadership – Both school and community activities

3.       Character – Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, fairness, courtesy, tolerance, honor and cooperation

4.       Service – Work for school, community, classmates

GENERAL RULES 

1.      Additions or deletions to the regulations put forth in this handbook may occur during the school year with notification from the administration.

2. Exceptions to these regulations can only be made by the administration.

3. Students and parents must understand that while attending St. Edmund (both school time/activity), they are the responsibility of the personnel of St. Edmund School.  Therefore, they must seek permission from the administration before they act on matters covered or not covered in the handbook.  It is always better to ask when in doubt.

4. Failure to comply with these rules and regulations set forth by the school will only result in the student receiving punishment or dismissal from school.
5. Administration, staff, teachers and fellow students are here to help each other through “a walk of life” and learn from each other.  We are not here to constantly correct or punish anyone for misbehavior.   It is, however, our responsibility to correct wrongs when they occur.
6. School organizations, through the sponsors and administration, will set up rules and regulations for all members.  School organizations cannot exist without a faculty sponsor and with the approval of the administration.
7. Individual classroom rules are set up by the teacher in relation to and with approval of the administration.

8. The administration must approve of any outside resource materials other than those in our school library, Office of Catholic Schools, or our Parish Resource Center.

a.        Student may not bring movies or videos to school for class viewing.

b.       Any material of such a nature will be confiscated by the administration.

9. Visitors – The school policy is to accept only those visitors who have legitimate business to attend to at the school.  Guests and visitors must receive approval and a visitor’s pass from the office before visiting classes, students, or personnel.
10. Parent Grievance Procedure – If the complaint is about a teacher, the parent must go to the teacher (by appointment) first.  If not satisfied after meeting with the teachers, the parent must speak to the Asst. Principal.  If still not satisfied, the parent must then speak to the Principal and then Father.  If the parent still feels he/she has justifiable cause for recourse, he/she must go to grievance committee (must have two weeks notice before school board meeting to be put on the agenda) of the school board.

11. Course of Studies – If a student, with parent permission, wants a different course of study (schedule change,) the student will fill out a “change of schedule request” within the first two weeks of the semester.  Seniors are considered first, then juniors, sophomores, and finally, freshmen.  Requests cannot be granted if it involves dropping required courses, dislike of instructor, creating less than seven periods a day, or overloading of class student number.  Students may be granted with administrative approval to enter the SHARP program, Vo-Tech or an honors course.

CAMPUS 

All students should take pride in our campus and school.  All students should pick up trash on campus to help keep our campus clean.  The following rules will help to keep our campus clean and safe for all students: 

1.       No eating or drinking in the main building or classrooms or the gym floor.

2.       St. Edmund School is a Closed Campus – between the time that students arrive in the morning and depart at the close of the school day, they are to remain on the school campus unless given permission by the Principal/Asst. Principal to leave.

3.       Every student will be expected to keep our campus, including the cafeteria, gym, library, hallways, and classrooms, free from trash.

4.       Students who have business at the elementary school must report to the elementary office for permission to interrupt an elementary teacher’s class.  This includes students whose mothers are teachers there.

TELEPHONES, RADIOS, AND BEEPERS

      School telephones are for school business, and they are not to be used for any other reason.  Students may use the phone for emergencies.  Teachers are advised to use judgment when a student seeks permission to use phone.

      No cell phones are allowed at school.  Anyone found with a cell phone will have the phone confiscated and face two days suspension.  Parents may pick up phone in the office on that day.

      No radios, beepers, CD players or Walkmans or MP3 players are allowed at school.  These items will be confiscated until the last day of school when they may be picked up by parents.

DISCIPLINE 

     One of the most important lessons education should teach is discipline.  While it does not constitute a subject, it underlies the whole educational structure.  It is the training that develops self-control, character, orderliness, efficiency, and the ability to cope with the responsibilities of adult life.

     All students have the obligation to represent St. Edmund School in a positive manner, both in school and at school-sponsored activities.  Student must remember that wherever they are they carry the reputation of the school with them.  Students who may become involved in any grave violation of discipline and/or serious public misconduct that brings discredit to this school could be subject to suspension or expulsion.

      Since there can be no character formation without training in discipline, St. Edmund School students must conform to all regulations and expectations which are devised for the welfare of the whole student body.  ATTENDANCE AT ST. EDMUND SCHOOL IMPLIES A WILLINGNESS TO COMPLY WITH ALL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS HANDBOOK.

     St. Edmund School administration has developed, and the school board has adopted, the following rules for general student behavior.  In order to promote the school’s mission statement, we believe that no student has the right to interfere with a teacher’s right to teach.  Consequently, no student is allowed to interfere with another student’s right to learn.  Students are expected to display Catholic values and respect themselves as well as their neighbor.

     The following is designed to address as many areas as possible; however, it is IMPOSSIBLE to cover EVERY possible circumstance.  Therefore, the administration reserves the right to address situations as it deems necessary.

PROCEDURES AND CONSEQUENCES   

Conduct in Class Setting

     Students are expected not to disturb the classroom teacher or other students in the classroom.  Since different subjects require different forms of behavior, each teacher is free to set up his or her own classroom rules and consequences that students must follow in accordance with school guidelines.

     Students not performing their duties, disturbing the class, and/or being disrespectful or disobedient to a teacher will be subject to disciplinary action.

DISCIPLINE CARD/ID CARD 

A student must have an official St. Edmund High School Discipline Card (DC) on his/her person at all times while on campus.  The DC card will be attached to the student’s official ID card.  A student must surrender the ID on demand to any administrator, teacher, or staff member.  The administrator, teacher, or staff member will sign and date the DC every time a student commits a minor violation while on campus.

Violation of this rule will result in the following:

a.                               a. If the student does not/cannot present their DC to the administrator, teacher, or staff member

                      upon request, they will be sent to the assistant principal’s office immediately.

b.                        b. The student’s DC card will be signed the following day.

If the Discipline card is lost and cannot be found:

a.                          a. The student must purchase a new DC which will cost $1.

b.                          b. The student’s DC card will be signed and dated four times.

c.                           c. A detention will be assigned (as a fourth consequence) for not having a DC.

A new card will be issued each semester.

Major Violations and Consequences

The following are considered major violations:

1.       Cheating

2.       Fighting

3.       Disrespect

4.       Disruptive behavior

5.       Damage to property/vandalism

6.       Dishonesty

7.       Harassment/threats of violence

8.       Leaving campus/cutting class

9.       Obscenity

10.   Stealing

11.   Tobacco/Alcohol

12.   Weapons

Consequences:

1. Administrator, teacher, or staff member will NOT sign and date the student’s card, but immediately complete a “referral form” and send it to the assistant principal.

2. First offense:  automatic in school suspension or out of school suspension depending on which rule is violated.  Parents will be notified in all cases and they must meet with assistant principal before student is allowed to return to class.

3. Second offense:  automatic out of school suspension- the length will depend on the rule violated.

4. Third offense:  student is recommended for expulsion.

5. All major violations are cumulative for the student’s tenure at St. Edmund High School and will become a part of their permanent disciplinary record.

Minor Violations and Consequences 

 The following are considered minor violations:

1. Gum Chewing

2. Any uniform violation

3. Tardy

4. Minor misconduct

5. Not having books and supplies for class

Consequences:

          1.      1-3 Offense - Card is signed and warning is given.

          2.       4-6 Offense – Card is signed, pulled, and student is sent to assistant principal.  A detention is assigned and the card is copied to keep on file.

          3.     7-8 Offense  - Card is signed, pulled, and student is sent to assistant principal.  Parents are notified and the student is in-school suspended.

          4.       9 Offense     - Card is signed, pulled, and student is sent to assistant principal.  Student has one day out of school suspension.

          5.       10 Offense    - Card is signed, pulled, and student is sent to assistant principal.  Student has a three day out of school suspension. 

          6.       11 Offense     - Card is signed, pulled, and student is sent to assistant principal.  Student is given an administrative referral. 

          7.       Students start fresh every semester with a new Discipline card.

          8.       If a student has no signatures for the semester, they may be exempt from any one semester/final exam of their choice. 

Conduct Off Campus

     Students must conduct themselves off campus in a manner consistent with their status as members of the St. Edmund Catholic School community and with the philosophy, policies, goals and commitments of St. Edmund Catholic School as set forth in its Student Handbook.

     Violation of civil or criminal law involving moral turpitude, public intoxication, consumption and/or use of drugs/alcohol and/or paraphernalia; distribution or sale of illegal narcotics; threatening and/or harassing behavior towards faculty, students or parents or other conduct that in the professional opinion of the school administration would reflect or cause discredit to the reputation of St. Edmund Catholic School by being contrary to moral, religious or orthodox ethical principles of the Roman Catholic Church or the philosophy, policies, goals and commitments of St. Edmund Catholic School as indicated in the Student Handbook make a student subject to corrective action, including suspension, withdrawal or expulsion.  Violations shall include but not be limited to the above.

     If the students of this school are out of school on a day when other schools are in session, these students are expressly forbidden to go to other schools, unless sent there for some explicit business.

Special Events

     St. Edmund Catholic School Code of Conduct applies but is not limited to:

1.        all school functions

2.        any time that the student is representing the school

3.        any time that the student is in school uniform

     No alcoholic beverages, drugs or tobacco products of any type are allowed at any school function.  Student and their dates that arrive at any school function under the apparent influence of, in possession of, or smelling of alcohol or drugs, will not be admitted.  Disciplinary action will be applied to that student and any other student who may become under the influence of, in possession of, or smelling of alcohol or drugs at any time during the function.  Parents of such students will be telephoned immediately and so advised.

     St. Edmund Catholic School students are responsible for the actions of their dates.  Students may not bring guests 21 years of age or older as their date to school –sponsored dances.

EVALUATIONS (GRADING)

1.       Report cards will be issued every six weeks.

2.       Grading Scale:

A = 92% - 100% = A

B = 91% -   83% = B

            C = 82% -   75% = C

            D = 74% -   67% = D

            F = 66% and below = F

            NO GRADE SHALL BE GIVEN OVER 100.

3.       Exams:

Mid-Term – the student will be tested over the material covered in the 1^st three six weeks.

Final – Test will be cumulative or cover the 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th six weeks, depending on the discretion of the teacher.

Note:  These grades are NOT to be averaged in for any six week grades.  These grades will be averaged in for the yearly grade which will determine pass or fail, credit or no credit.  The final grade will be the average of the six –weeks’ grade, mid-term exam, and final exam.

4.       Student must maintain a 1.5 GPA each 6 weeks in order to participate in extra-curricular activities.

VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN & CLASS RANKING PROCEDURE

     With the exception of Physical Education and the elective courses, all above subjects are considered college prep courses; therefore, these courses must be taken, when offered, in order to be in the running for Valedictorian or Salutatorian at the end of the senior year.

An Intensive Grouping of High School Courses

     When early requirements are requested from colleges or organizations sponsoring scholarships, records up to the nearest six weeks period will be used.

Criteria for Ranking of Senior Students

1.       Commencement honors such as Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be awarded by St. Edmund High School.

2.       Over-all class ranking, as well as Valedictorian and Salutatorian, will be determined by the following criteria:

A.       Ranking for honors, as well as final ranking, shall be determined at the end of the senior year.  (Including the 6^th 6-weeks and the finals) 

B.        The yearly average letter grades from every subject (Grades 9 – 12) shall be used to initially rank the class.

C.       For transfer students, all grades earned in academic subjects from other schools shall be used.

D.       If a student repeats a subject, then an average of the previous and the repeated grade shall be used.

E.        Valedictorian and Salutatorian honors are not open to home schooled students that come to St. Edmund after the ninth grade.

F.        After the initial ranking (part A – B above), if there are students with equal GPA’s, then the following chart shall be used in determining the ranking:

1.       Each GPA shall be divided by the same number of credits.  Extra non-Prep courses shall not be used in order for the students’ GPAs to be divided by an equal number of credits.

2.       In case of ties, 1^st and 2^nd semester grades shall be used.

3.       If there is still a tie, then 6-weeks grades shall be counted.

4.       This procedure may be followed using semester then six-weeks’ grades back to the freshmen year.

5.       If there is still a tie, then the tie remains.

6.       ACT scores shall be used to break ties for scholarship or award purposes only.

A suggested Path to Follow for consideration for Val/Sal:

            9^th        Religion I, Algebra I, English I, Phys. Science, Civics/FE, French I, H/PE

            10^th      Religion II, Geometry, Algebra II, English II, Biology, World Geog., French II

            11^th      Religion III, Advanced Math, English III, Chemistry, Am. History, Comp. Lit., H/PE

12^th      Religion IV, Advanced Math II, English IV, Physics, Drama, French III, Elective

GRADING POLICIES FOR HONOR COURSES

      (quality points rules adopted in 1986-87)

A = 92% - 100%      = 5 Q.P.

B = 91% -   83%      = 4 Q.P.

C = 82% -   75%      = 3 Q.P.

D = 74% -   67%      = 2 Q.P.

F = 66% and below  = 0 Q.P.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

St. Edmund Diploma: Graduates must earn 25 or more credits.  Four must be in Religion (exceptions are allowed for transfer students).  For a student who plans to attend college, it is recommended that they take one or two honor subjects and two foreign language courses.

CORRESPONDENCE COURSE CREDIT

     After a student has completed his/her third year of high school, he/she may be allowed to enroll in a correspondence course(s) through an accredited university to either remediate a required course or for additional elective credits.  Courses may be scheduled during the summer preceding his/her senior year or during fall semester of the senior year.  Applications can be obtained from the counselor’s office, and final approval must be made by the administration.  St. Edmund High School will set the deadline for completion of these courses.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Every six weeks period:

            Principal List: Student who have all A’s and a satisfactory conduct mark.

Honor Roll:  Students who have all A’s and B’s and a satisfactory conduct mark.

8^th Grade Award Program:

            Special awards for achievement at the junior high level

Class Night for Seniors:

            a. Recognition of Leadership and Service

b. High School Academic Awards

            c. Civic and College Awards and Scholarships

d. Special Awards

Note: Parents and students must recognize the fact that St. Edmund will not award a student an honor if they have a poor conduct record.

ACADEMIC AWARDS

American Legion Award – Two awards are given: one boy and one girl.  Attributes necessary to win the award are: character, courage, scholarship, leadership, and service.  These two awards are voted on by the senior class and the top two boys and girls names are submitted to the faculty.  The boy and girl with the most votes win the award.

Distinguished Service Award – One student (boy or girl) is selected by the faculty and senior class for having rendered four years of generous and humble assistance to St. Edmund High School

Honored Students – Those students with a 3.5 overall average at the end of the 6^th six weeks of their senior year will be the honor students at graduation.  Any ties in GPA will be broken by referring to criteria for ranking of Senior Students.

Mr. & Ms. Bluejay – A boy and girl who have participated in at least one varsity team sport their junior and senior year and who have the characteristics that exemplify a great attitude at St. Edmund.

President’s Academic Fitness Award – This award is given to those students with the following criteria: 3.3 GPA overall, scored within the 80th percentile or higher on their ACT composite, and completed 12 units in credits in the following subjects: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Computer Lit.  The selection for this award must be made in January.

Stanislaus and Beverly Wyble Awards – This award will be given to the boy and girl having the highest grade point average of those who have been a participating team member in at least two sports.

W.S. Army Scholar/Athlete Award  – Criteria for this award includes any student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in a varsity sport while maintaining superior academic credentials.  This award is given to one boy and one girl.  Selection must be made before April 1.

ACADEMIC LETTER

      The academic letter will be the same as the athletic letter, but will be a lamp of knowledge instead of a sport’s emblem.  Scholars will have the opportunity to earn up to four varsity academic letters during their high school careers.

     To be eligible, the student must:

1.                  Maintain a 3.5 or higher grade point average

2.                  Take honors courses  when available

3.                  Have a clear discipline record with no suspensions

     The students will be allowed to purchase a varsity sweater to display the academic letter at the end of their sophomore year after achieving at least one academic letter.

     Fire drills are held at regular intervals and are required by law.  It is essential that when the first signal is given, everyone obeys orders promptly and clears the building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible.  The teachers will post in their rooms the prescribed route and instructions.

LOCKERS

1.       Each student will be assigned a locker by the Asst. Principal.  It is the student’s responsibility to keep it clean and closed.

2.       Bags that will not allow the locker to close will be placed on the rack.  Student will pay $0.50 fine for books left out of their lockers and hanging around the halls or classrooms.

3.       No writing or stickers is allowed on or in the lockers.  Inside pictures are allowed provided they are in good taste.

4.       School authorities have the right to inspect students’ lockers at any time.  Materials not allowed in school will be confiscated and students will be disciplined.

5.       Students may rent a lock for their locker from the main office.  The fee is $8 per year.

PURCHASING AND FINANCES

1.       No student, faculty member, staff or any person associated with St. Edmund School may purchase on the school name or use accounts without the proper Purchase Order being approved and signed by the sponsor of the organization and the Administration.

2.       All revenues to be generated by an organization, club, or class in the name of St. Edmund must have the permission of the sponsor and the Administration.  An outside organization (PTC, Athletic Booster Club) must have the permission of the school board through the administration.

3.       All revenues generated by a group associated with St. Edmund School must be place in the school’s general account.  Financial reports will be given to the groups upon request at the end of each month.  It is the responsibility of the faculty sponsor to make sure this rule is carried out.

4.       Permission for fund raising – Purchasing materials in the name of the school for non-educational matters cannot be granted.  This is school board policy

TEXTBOOKS

      Textbooks are provided in part by the parish.  It is the responsibility of each student to take care of the books given to them and to have the proper book with them in every class.  The teacher will assign a book number and write the student’s name in the book.  Student and/or parents are required to pay for lost or damaged books.  Report cards and other records will be held until books have been paid for or returned undamaged.  All books must be covered (no stretch covers).

WARNING – ASBESTOS

      Non-friable asbestos is found at St. Edmund, specifically in vinyl tile, chalkboards and science lab burner shield.  It has been inspected and found to be in excellent condition.  It presents no health hazards.  A School Asbestos Management Plan is kept on file in the school office.  It may be reviewed during regular school hours.

TUITION/FEES

      Tuition must be paid by the 10^th of each month or it becomes delinquent.

(1) An account is delinquent on the 11^th of the month it is due.

(2) Once an account is delinquent, a statement will be mailed stating the delinquency and a late fee will be assessed.

(3) If the account is still not current after 30 days from billing date and the parent/guardian has not made arrangements with the delinquent account committee to discuss payment arrangements, the student will be denied the privileges of participating in any and all extra-curricular activities and could be denied access to class until the account is made current. 

(5) A delinquent account at registration time may result in denial of admissions due to delinquent accounts. 

(6) If the account is delinquent at the beginning of the school year, the student will not be allowed to begin attending class until all outstanding tuition has been paid. 

(7)  If the account is delinquent at semester break, the student will not be allowed to attend class once classes resume until all outstanding tuition has been paid.

      A maintenance fee of $100.00 will be collected at registration as a post dated check for June 1st.  This fee aids in the purchasing of materials and services for the upkeep of the school plant.

      Student fees are post date for June - $140.00.  This money aids in the purchase of materials to improve our school academically.

      Technology fees are pro rated $50 per child collected at registration as a post dated check for June 1st.

Tuition Draft Plan

     St. Edmund utilizes a tuition draft program.  Families may pay tuition in any of the following ways:

1. Pay tuition in full by June 1 (receive a 3% discount off tuition for advance payment)

2. Pay the tuition in monthly installments by bank draft

      You must make payments by bank draft, of otherwise pay for year in advance.  Families are required to contact the school if at any time they are unable to make a payment due to extraordinary circumstances. 

UNIFORM/GROOMING

      Students who do not meet uniform requirements will not be allowed into class.   Parents will be called and/or disciplinary action will be taken.

Girls

Boys

Physical Education

A standard uniform will be decided by the P.E. instructor for both boys and girls, grades 7 – 12.

Daily Schedule

REGULAR DAY SCHEDULE

Mass Day Schedule

EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE

POLICY TESTING FOR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE

I. Policy

The policy passed by the St. Edmund School Board on January 27, 1998, Second Revision 2008, is:

The St. Edmund School Board set forth the following policy for St. Edmund School (Grades 7^th – 12^th):

A.     All students enrolled in the St. Edmund School System will be subject to testing for illegal substances.

B.     All students participating in athletics on behalf of St. Edmund School System will be subject to random testing and testing for suspicion of use of steroids.  Testing for suspicion of use of steroids will be requested by two (2) members of St. Edmund Administration.

C.  All members of St. Edmund School System faculty, administration, auxiliary staff, school board, and volunteer members, as defined by St. Edmund School, Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy, will be subject to testing for illegal substances.

II. FINANCING

A.     Testing for illegal substances of all students enrolled in St. Edmund School System will be paid by St. Edmund School, unless the student tests positive.  The cost of the student's second and/or third positive test as set forth in Part IV, subparts B and C, will be submitted to the student's parents or guardian for payment.

B.     Testing for use of steroids of all athletes participating in sports on behalf of St. Edmund School System will be paid by St. Edmund Booster Club, unless the student tests positive.  The cost of the student's second and/or third positive test as set forth in Part IV, subparts B and C, will be submitted to the student's parents or guardian for payment.

C.  Testing for illegal substances of St. Edmund School System faculty, administration, auxiliary staff, school board, and volunteer members will be paid by St. Edmund School, unless the member of the faculty, administration, auxiliary staff, school board, or volunteer member tests positive and subsequent testing is necessary.  The cost of subsequent testing of the member of the faculty, administration, auxiliary staff, school board, or volunteer member, will be submitted to the member of the faculty, administration, auxiliary staff, school board, or volunteer member for payment.

III. Implementation

Testing and reporting of results will be conducted as follows:

                  A.     Testing will be performed by an independent agency.

                  B.     Steps will be taken to confirm any positive results.

                  C.     Results of testing will remain confidential and will be reported

                           to a pre-assigned Medical Review Officer.

                  D.     Parents will receive positive test results.  Administration will only be notified as outlined in

                           Procedure for Positive Results.  (See Procedure IV, subpart A for clarification.)

                  E.     Students testing positive will be subject to procedures set forth in Part IV.

                  F.     Faculty, administration, auxiliary staff, school board members, and volunteer members

                           testing positive will be reported to the School Board President.

IV. Procedure for Positive Results

In an ongoing effort to work with students who have a positive test for illegal drugs, chemical substances, or the use of steroids, the following procedures will be followed:

A. First Positive –

       An assessment/evaluation of student and parent to be administered within one (1) week of notification.  This may be done through a licensed chemical dependency unit or licensed professional. 

       The testing agency will notify the School Board President.  If unable to do so, then the agency will notify either the Principal or Assistant Principal.  Once the representative of St. Edmund School is notified and the test is confirmed as positive, the person notified will contact the parents of the student to report the positive finding and recommend that they seek counseling for the student. 

       The testing agency/medical review officer will monitor students who have positive test results to insure that the assessment/evaluation takes place within the stated time.  The administration will be notified only if the student does not fulfill this requirement.

       A positive test for use of steroids of an athlete will result in the following action:

        i.     The athlete will continue to practice in that sport but will be subject to an immediate 40% 

               suspension from the season from the date of the positive test.  The 40% suspension will run 

               consecutive into the next athletic event.

        ii.     The athlete not be allowed to dress out or wear any part of his/her game uniform on game

                day.

        iii.    The athlete may not travel as a member of St. Edmund School team.

        iv.    The athlete must undergo a second positive test for use of steroids on or about 100 days

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