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2004/2005

Student Handbook

‘Scientia per Mariam’

Table of Contents

School Seal............................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 4

History…………..................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 4

Alma Mater............................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 5

Statement of Philosophy......................................................................................................................................................................... Page 5

Goals & Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 7

Affiliations …………………………………………………………………...………………………………………………………. Page 8

Supporting Parishes ……………………………………………………………...…………………………………………………...Page 8

Telephone Directory............................................................................................................................................................................... Page 8

Visitors……………................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 9

Student Regulations............................................................................................................................................................................... Page 9

General Overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 9

Hours of Operation. ………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 9

Weather Related Delays and Closings................................................................................................................. Page 10

Attendance……………………………................................................................................................................ Page 10

Lateness……………………................................................................................................................................. Page 11

Homeroom……………......................................................................................................................................... Page 11

Dress Code…………............................................................................................................................................. Page 11

Lunch…………………........................................................................................................................................ Page 13

Food & Beverages…............................................................................................................................................. Page 13

Telephone…………............................................................................................................................................. Page 13

Field Trips…………............................................................................................................................................ Page 13

Parking……………............................................................................................................................................. Page 13

Lockers…………….............................................................................................................................................. Page 14

Suspension…………............................................................................................................................................ Page 14

Expulsion…………………….……………………………………………..…………………………………..Page 14

Dismissal From Class........................................................................................................................................... Page 15

Controlled Substances [Alcohol & Other Drugs]................................................................................................ Page 15

Medication……………........................................................................................................................................ Page 16

Tobacco Products…….......................................................................................................................................... Page 16

Personal Integrity………..................................................................................................................................... Page 16

Respect For Others & Their Property.................................................................................................................... Page 17

Inappropriate Behaviors....................................................................................................................................... Page 17

Detention…………….......................................................................................................................................... Page 18

Disciplinary Probation......................................................................................................................................... Page 19

Special Rules For Students In Grades 6, 7 & 8................................................................................................... Page 19

Pregnancy………………..................................................................................................................................... Page 19

Marriage………………....................................................................................................................................... Page 20

Sanctity of Life………......................................................................................................................................... Page 20

Co-curricular Activities........................................................................................................................................ Page 20

Student Council………....................................................................................................................................... Page 21

National Honor Society....................................................................................................................................... Page 21

Other Clubs and Organizations........................................................................................................................... Page 22

Athletics……………............................................................................................................................................ Page 22

Spiritual Formation............................................................................................................................................................................. Page 22

Assemblies............................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 22

Dances…............................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 23

Administrative Matters.......................................................................................................................................................................... Page 23

Office………………............................................................................................................................................ Page 23

Funerals……………............................................................................................................................................ Page 24

College Visitation………..................................................................................................................................... Page 24

Family Illness………........................................................................................................................................... Page 24

Letters of Recommendation ................................................................................................................................. Page 24

Class Rings…………........................................................................................................................................... Page 24

Working Papers………........................................................................................................................................ Page 24

School Nurse………............................................................................................................................................ Page 24

Guidance Services................................................................................................................................................................................ Page 24

Standardized Testing Programs............................................................................................................................................................ Page 25

Student Assistance Team...................................................................................................................................... Page 25

Tuition and Fees.................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 25

Scholarship Assistance......................................................................................................................................................................... Page 25

Sources of Funding.............................................................................................................................................................................. Page 26

Library/Media Center........................................................................................................................................................................... Page 27

Father Joseph Hilbert/David Broderic Computer Center.................................................................................................................... Page 28

Technology Acceptable Use Policy...................................................................................................................................................... Page 28

Gymnasium & Locker Rooms............................................................................................................................................................... Page 30

Cafeteria................................................................................................................................................................................................ Page 30

Student Health & Safety....................................................................................................................................................................... Page 30

HIV Positive Students........................................................................................................................................... Page 30

Fire Drills…………............................................................................................................................................. Page 31

Accident Insurance............................................................................................................................................... Page 31

Health Room………............................................................................................................................................. Page 31

Bus Transportation............................................................................................................................................................................... Page 31

Academic Policies................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 32

Admissions…………............................................................................................................................................ Page 32

Academic Eligibility [Athletic and Non-athletic Co-curricular Activities]....................................................... Page 33

Course of Studies….............................................................................................................................................. Page 33

College Courses……............................................................................................................................................ Page 34

Academic Levels……............................................................................................................................................ Page 34

Grading System……............................................................................................................................................. Page 34

Homework…………............................................................................................................................................. Page 34

Credits…………..…............................................................................................................................................. Page 35

Teacher Conferences............................................................................................................................................. Page 35

Mid-Quarter Reports............................................................................................................................................. Page 35

Graduation Requirements.................................................................................................................................... Page 35

Withdrawal/Transfer............................................................................................................................................ Page 35

Honor Roll and Rank in Class............................................................................................................................ Page 36

Grade Reports……................................................................................................................................................ Page 36

Academic Probation….…………………………………….……… ………..…………………………………Page 36

Study Periods………............................................................................................................................................ Page 36

Open Study/Early Dismissal................................................................................................................................ Page 37

Procedure for Changing Schedules..................................................................................................................... Page 37

Lebanon County Career and Vocational Education........................................................................................... Page 37

Christian Service Program................................................................................................................................... Page 37

Summer School……............................................................................................................................................ Page 37

Physical Education….......................................................................................................................................... Page 38

Books…………..…............................................................................................................................................... Page 38

Making up Work….............................................................................................................................................. Page 38

Transcripts…………............................................................................................................................................. Page 38

Change of Address/Telephone/Parish/School District........................................................................................ Page 38

School SealSchool Seal

Our School seal symbolizes our ideals, what we are, and how we hope to reach our goals.

The upper compartment of the shield carries a crescent from the coat of arms of the Bishop of Harrisburg and is representative of our Diocese.

Flanking the crescent are two of the three silver discs that appear on the coat of arms of William Penn and are representative of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The cross is the symbol of our Catholicity and reminds us that all knowledge and all life has a beginning

and an end in Almighty God. Next to the cross is the cedar, representing the City of Lebanon. The shield itself is a symbol of the battle for

righteousness to which we are committed.

HistoryHistory

The history of Lebanon Catholic High School began with the parish school of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Lebanon,

Pennsylvania. Rev. Antonius M. Grundner, O.S.B.V.M., established the school in 1859.

Lay teachers maintained the original school, followed in quick succession by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1861,

and the Sisters of Mercy in 1869. In 1870, the Sisters of Saint Joseph took charge of the elementary school, and by 1876, six Sisters cared

for 200 students. The pastor was Rev. Aloysius F. Kuhlman. In 1926, it became necessary to formulate plans for a new building that would

accommodate a greater number of students seeking admission into the parish school. Facilities were also needed to provide for a

Catholic High School. The new building on Willow Street was dedicated on June 3, 1929, with Msgr. Adam Christ as pastor. The second

floor of the building contained high school classrooms, science laboratories, and facilities for a commercial course. The first graduating class

numbered 18, while Msgr. John F. Lawley was pastor.

By 1950, it was evident that the parish school building would not be adequate for increased enrollments. In 1953, the number of students in

both schools was well over 1100, including 380 students in the high school. A building fund was officially launched by Msgr. Paul D. Weaver

on December 8, 1954. The site for the new Lebanon Catholic High School was to be Assumption Hill; land on Chestnut Street purchased in 1949.

On April 9, 1956, the Most Reverend George L. Leech, Bishop of Harrisburg, created a diocesan institution out of what had been a parochial

high school. This meant that five other parishes would lend their support to the proposed new building, and thus a Board of Pastors was

also created. On October 11, 1959, the new Lebanon Catholic High School on Assumption Hill was dedicated by the Most Reverend

Egidio Vagnozzi, Apostolic Delegate to the United States. The first principal of the present school was Rev. Joseph C. Hilbert. Enrollment

was 113, with a faculty of nine Sisters of St. Joseph and eight lay teachers.

For the 1963/1964 school year, enrollment was 700 students, the highest figure in Lebanon Catholic’s history. In September 1964, three

Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius joined the faculty, and one Daughter of Mercy became a member of the faculty in 1976.

The Board of Pastors, the governing body since 1956, was expanded to include lay representatives from the supporting parishes and

faculty and student representatives in September 1971. The Daughters of Mercy withdrew in 1982. The Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius

officially withdrew from Lebanon Catholic in 1987.

In September 1989, Lebanon Catholic became a Junior-Senior High School with the addition of 7th and 8th grades. The opening enrollment that

year was 265 students.

In August of 2001, Our Lady of the Valley Elementary School (Grades K – 6) and Lebanon Catholic Jr-Sr High School consolidated into one

K – 12 entity, Lebanon Catholic School. To accommodate this merger, modular classrooms were placed on the grounds to extend the upper

floor space to house grades 3 – 6. The opening enrollment for the 2001 – 2002 school year was 485 students.

Alma MaterAlma Mater

Into our book of memories

More vivid as years go by

The School that brought us happiness

Lives on, and ne’er will die.

Knowledge, prudence, fortitude,

Are virtues of our school.

Her colors true,

Mary’s white and blue,

Dear Alma Mater.

Never failing in spirit,