Catholic
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
...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
and an end in Almighty God. Next to the cross is the cedar, representing
the City of
righteousness to which we are committed.
History
The history of
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
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
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
Egidio Vagnozzi, Apostolic Delegate to
the
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 Catholics
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
year was 265 students.
In August of 2001, Our Lady of the
K 12 entity,
floor space to house grades 3 6. The opening enrollment for the 2001 2002
school year was 485 students.
Alma Mater
Into our book of memories
More vivid as years go by
The School that brought us happiness
Lives on, and neer will die.
Knowledge, prudence, fortitude,
Are virtues of our school.
Her colors true,
Marys white and blue,
Dear Alma Mater.
Never failing in spirit,
We stand for right.
On her shines heavenly light,
Her noble doctrines and her truths
Clear in our memories,
Will always keep us close to you
And guide us oer lifes seas.
Every classroom, corner, nook,
Known to her children dear,
Brings back old friends,
On whom depends
Memories of Catholic High!
Statement
of Philosophy
Jesus Christ has entrusted the Roman Catholic
Church with the mission of guiding and teaching her members. Education at
message revealed by God; our fellowship
in the life of the Holy Spirit; service in the life of the community.
working together to respond in faith to the
educational mission of the Church. We
present the message of salvation proclaimed
by our Lord Jesus Christ in the
Gospel. Documents such as To Teach as
Jesus did and The Catechism of the Catholic Church,
guide the content and direction of the
Religion curriculum.
Community is the heart of Catholic
education, not simply as a concept to be taught, but as a reality to be
lived. This philosophy
should carry over into the way we live
and work within the family, the neighborhood, the parish, the nation, even to
the entire world.
Lebanon Catholic addresses the
development of the whole person in all aspects of life. God has blessed our lives, which are sacred
and given dignity by the Lord
Himself. We affirm the sentiments of our
Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, in his encyclical letter Evangelium Vitae:
I look with renewed confidence to every
household and I pray that at every level a general commitment to support the
family will reappear and be strengthened, so
that today, too -- even amid so many difficulties and serious threats
the family will always remain, in
accordance with God's plan, the sanctuary of life.
Experiencing good Christian community
leads to service. Faculty and students are
encouraged to participate in school, parish,
neighborhood, and civic functions,
giving expression to their belief that we are one family in God. We are called to serve others for the
benefit of all.
Student participation in all aspects of
school life is directed toward learning how to live as a follower of
Christ. Strong support comes
from the Religious Formation Program that
emphasizes a hierarchy of Catholic values.
Social relations are, in essence,
Christian relations. Jesus Christ is the
model. The individual Christian is a
child of God and does not
live in isolation from others.
Academic
Purpose, Religious Truths, Life Values
The academic purpose of
Students make life decisions based on
Catholic morals and principles while learning skills to accomplish goals in
life. This integration
of religious truths and values in all
areas of life distinguishes Lebanon Catholic from other schools.
As a distinctly Catholic educational
community, Lebanon Catholic is dedicated and committed to the message of
Scripture and Tradition
as given by Jesus and taught by the
Church. We strive for a Gospel
environment which invites students to a lived faith.
Lebanon Catholic gives visible evidence
of this living faith and recognizes that the spiritual development of students
is the obligation
of the entire faculty. Our school helps parents carry out their
responsibility of communicating the faith to their children. Spiritual
development can occur only in a
community of faith wholly dedicated to worship and the understanding of
Jesus.
Knowledge
with Purpose
Lebanon Catholic recognizes that
curriculum must represent a balance of organized knowledge, intellectual skills
and effective concerns
reflecting the educational mission of
the Church. Intellectual growth leads to
the application of knowledge in the world environment for
which students are being prepared.
Since effective decision making is so
important, the tools for making choices are integral parts of the overall
instructional program, based
on the Church's teachings.
Although formal guidance is the
responsibility of professionally trained counselors, the total school community
helps students search
for the meaning of life in the light of the
moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
The faculty projects a strong influence
on the personal development of the students.
We are role models. Our belief in
Christ, the Model,
reflected in our teaching and way of
life, should support mature behavior.
The academic experiences of the school
support the personal development of students.
Students are encouraged to choose courses that
will support achieving their goals and
ambitions for life.
Social
Responsibility
Social responsibility, as understood in Christian
service, is stressed in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. All are encouraged
to participate in several of these
programs.
Social responsibility is reinforced by
requiring a modest and professional dress code.
As maturing Catholics, our young people
need to experience a variety of social and religious activities, based on the
Gospel values.
Lebanon Catholic strives to do this by
developing self-respect and a positive attitude toward others.
Our
Commitment
presenting as true, in all programs,
what the church teaches as true. All
propositions contrary to those truths of Revelation, whether
found in Scripture or Tradition as
taught by the Catholic Church, are rejected.
We echo the words of Pope John Paul II,
in his Apostolic Letter As the Third Millennium Draws Near:
May the unassuming young woman of
lead the men and women of the new
millennium toward the one who is the true light that enlightens every man.
Goals
& Objectives
The community of
l Develop spiritually mature witnesses to
Christ:
ό By providing a staff of religiously
dedicated persons, a Catholic atmosphere and a prayerful environment, which
will
motivate students to reflect upon and
communicate Christ in their lives.
ό By providing religious studies,
religious counseling, liturgical celebrations, opportunities for a variety of
prayer
ό experiences, and apostolic works in
order that students may understand and experience their faith so that they may
ό make a conscious commitment to Christ.
ό By promoting vocations of dedication and
sacrifice, including the ordained ministries, religious life, lay apostolate,
service to the poor, and reverence for
marriage and family life.
2 Develop intelligent and cultured students:
ό By providing a broad educational
curriculum that prepares students to continue their place in the contemporary
work world.
ό By providing programs that foster an
appreciation of artistic and aesthetic values.
3 Develop emotionally and physically healthy
students:
ό By providing programs for all students
which promote fitness through practice and instruction in skills techniques.
ό By providing services, curriculum,
and programs in skills and techniques for both faculty and students, to develop
healthful living both physically and
emotionally.
4 Develop students who are socially conscious of
the needs of others:
ό By emphasizing the importance of wise
choices, and encouraging students to consider the relationships between
their course work and their personal
goals for life.
ό By affording practice in social
development, giving supervised opportunity for creating or participating in
authority
ό structures and managing certain
classroom and extracurricular activities.
ό By participating in school and
community-based programs designed to foster respect for the poor and vulnerable
in our
society as well as the dignity of all
human life, as taught by the Church.
5 Develop and foster a positive sense of
American patriotism:
ό By developing, in the light of our
Catholic faith, a balanced understanding of
present failures, and its many positive contributions.
ό By providing cultural, social, and civic
opportunities in which students working together will come to appreciate
our American heritage, its traditions and ideals.
ό By leading the students to appreciate
the common good, rather than selfish pursuits, through participation in
community activities such as field trips, guest speakers and service
projects.
Accredited Middle
States Association of Colleges and Schools
Approved Pennsylvania
Department of Education
Member National
Association of Secondary School Principals
Member National
Catholic Educational Association
Member
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Spirit
Mary, Gate of Heaven Myerstown
Our Lady of Fatima Chapel Jonestown
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Saint Benedict the Abbot
Saint Cecilia
Saint Joan of Arc Hershey
Saint Paul the Apostle Annville
Telephone Directory
The school telephone number is 273-3731. The extensions can
be dialed from any Touch-tone phone.
Admissions 301
Alumni 306
Athletic
Director 317
Athletic
Schedule 7
Attendance 301
Boys Coaches
Office 326
Business
Office 304
Campus
Ministry &Religion 302
Director of
Development 306
Directions to
Away Games 5
Director of
Studies 305
Director of
Technology 340
Faculty Room 320
Guidance 318
Health Room 303
Kitchen 323
Library 330
Main Office 301
Maintenance Office 316
Music Office/Band Room 327
Physical Education 325
Principals Office 302
Secondary Director 305
Weather Related Schedule Changes 6
Visitors
All visitors during the School Day, including
parents, are required to first stop at the Main Office, where they
will be
required to register and
secure a visitor pass.
No one is
permitted to pass through the corridors without first reporting to the Main
Office. Students who wish
to have a
guest in the building are to have prior authorization from the Administrative
Assistant.
Prospective
students are very welcome to spend a day visiting Lebanon Catholic and attend
classes with a
current LC
student. Please call the Secondary
Director in order to arrange this visit.
Prospective
parents, students, and others requesting a tour of the facility should call the
Main Office to arrange
for a personal
tour.
Student
Regulations
General Overview
The
Administration is responsible for the regulation of student conduct during the
School day and
during School
functions.
No set of
regulations can be exhaustive. Lebanon Catholic
has a responsibility to safeguard its good name and
the welfare of
its students. The school reserves the
right to respond as it sees fit to the actions/misbehavior of its
students, even
if those actions occur outside of School hours or away from the School or
School-sponsored activities.
While the
School does not hold itself responsible for offenses committed outside of its
jurisdiction, conduct or
an allegation of conduct which is of such a nature
as to jeopardize the good name of
is of such a
nature as to force the question of whether a students presence at
considered to be a potential threat to the
safety or well-being of other students in the School, or which can reasonably
be determined to interfere with the
educational process, is cause for the School to request the withdrawal of a
student.
If a student
chooses not to withdraw,
is not limited
to] any activity which results in police intervention. Students should be particularly aware of this
when
they are
formally representing
The School
sees as its more fundamental obligation, however, the education of its students
in principles of good behavior
as they are
based in the goals we have stated and outlined elsewhere in this Handbook. The School further recognizes the
importance of
appropriate counseling in cases where student misbehavior seems reform
able. In enrolling their children
at
right to
regulate student behavior and enforce its regulations. Parents are expected, moreover, to cooperate
with the
School in
teaching those human and moral values, particularly of respect for God, respect
for others, and respect for
self which
form the basis of the Schools disciplinary code.
Hours of Operation
Lebanon
Catholic is open on regular school days from
and end at 2:40
PM. Students not involved in an
official, supervised School activity after dismissal should not be on
campus after
3:00 PM. If students must remain, they
are to wait quietly in the Lobby or Cafeteria, if supervision permits.
The building
will close at 4:00 PM. Parents are
responsible for transportation of students who stay late.
Weather
Related Delays and Closings
If weather
conditions force a delayed opening or cancellation of
of the
Schools
Voicemail system. Telephone the School
at 273-3731 and select option 6 for updated information.
Announcements
are also posted on local TV and radio stations.
In case of
early closings because of weather, the School will usually follow the closing
time of the
that
districts bus service will arrange pickup.
Attendance
When a student
is absent from school a parent or guardian must call the school before
absence to
give the reason for the absence. The
school telephone number is 273-3731.
The physical
well being of students is the concern of both school and parent. As soon as a student returns to school
after an
absence, he/she MUST present to the Main Office a note signed by the parent or
guardian explaining the reason
for the
absence and the number of days missed giving exact dates. If a student does not bring an excuse, he/she
is
subject to the
discipline code. Cooperation in this
matter is essential because of State laws governing school attendance.
For an absence
of more than three consecutive days, a doctor's certificate is also required.
If a student
is absent 8 or more days within a marking period, the parents will be contacted
by the Administrative Assistance.
The student's
attendance record may be reviewed by local authorities.
A student
absent for more than 20 days without a doctor's certificate is subject to
review as to whether the scholastic
year is to be
repeated.
Under normal
circumstances, students who participate in or attend interscholastic events or
practices or other school-sponsored
activities
must be in attendance no later than 9:00
AM on the day of the activity or event.
Students who are in school must
remain to the
end of the school day in order to be eligible to participate that day.
Attendance and
punctuality of all students are required for all major School-sponsored events.
Students may
not leave the property during the day without the written permission of their
parents and the prior
knowledge and
approval of the Administrative Assistance.
Lateness
When a student
is late for school, he/she is to report to the Administrative Assistant or to
the Main Office for
an Admission
Slip. A parent note must be presented to
explain the lateness. A pattern of
repeated unexcused lateness will
be treated as
a disciplinary infraction. Students are expected
to arrive on time in the morning, for all classes and other assemblies.
Lateness to
class may result in detention or in other disciplinary measures.
Homeroom
Homeroom
begins at
expected to
remain in their assigned homeroom.
Dress
Code
All students
must comply with the Schools Dress Code.
Clothing which meets these requirements must be purchased from
Flynn &
O'Hara, the school uniform company.
The arbiter of the Schools Dress Code is the Secondary
Director or designee. Enforcement of the
Dress Code is
maintained by the Faculty and Administrative Staff. Lebanon Catholic reserves the right to
regulate all hairstyles,
clothing accessories, and jewelry as it sees fit. Fads and extremes of any sort will not be
accepted. Any questions
about these issues should be discussed in
advance with the Administrative Assistant.
All students
shall be properly dressed when they arrive at school and remain properly
dressed until they leave the building
at the end of
the day. Clothing is to be worn as
intended. Athletes or other students
participating in special school activities
under the
supervision of a coach or moderator may dress as directed.
Exceptions to
the dress code are occasionally granted for medical reasons. Requests for this kind of exception must
come from a
parent. For an extended period of time,
the request must be from a physician.
Dress code
violations will result in detention, and the violation will be corrected
immediately. If necessary, parents will
be called
to take a student home to dress
appropriately. Please cooperate with the
dress code. We prefer to spend our time
and effort
on more
important academic activities.
Some general
guidelines about appropriate dress:
- All shirts
must be properly tucked in at all times.
Simply folding or rolling them under is not sufficient.
- Only dress
shoes may be worn. Shoes must have
backs, and laces are to be tied at all times.
The
following are not acceptable:
·
boots (of any type), sneakers or sneaker-style shoes,
hiking boots or shoes, climbing or trail shoes,
clogs, or open-toed shoes or
sandals.
·
Any tattoos are to be covered at all times by clothing or
bandages. This applies to athletes at
practices or games.
·
Hats and head bandanas are not to be worn in school at
any time.
·
Hair must be neatly combed and groomed, of a single
natural color. No extreme hairstyles
will be tolerated.
Shaved configurations, mohawks, cornrows,
spikes, beaded hair, and other similar styles are not permitted.
·
Facial hair is not permitted. Those who violate this policy will shave
immediately in school with a razor supplied
to them for one-time personal use.
·
T-shirts worn under uniform shirts are to be white in
color, and have no design or wording.
·
Only the top
button of golf shirts may be open.
ό
Skirt - Light blue or plaid, within a MAXIMUM of 4"
from top of knee at all times the skirt is available
from Flynn & OHara, the
Schools uniform supplier. Skirts are
not to be rolled at the waist.
ό
Slacks - Khaki only, clean, fitted, pressed to keep the
crease, worn with a belt visible at the waist.
ό
Blouse -
Girls may keep top button open.
ό
Sweater - Navy blue, V-neck, sleeveless or cardigan with
the School logo, to be worn with the
uniform turtleneck. The turtleneck must be ordered from Flynn
& OHara, and may be worn only in combination
with the sweater.
ό
Dress socks or appropriate nylons (or tights) must be
worn. These articles must coordinate
with the skirt that is worn.
ό
Hairstyles and jewelry are to be neat and in good
taste. No extreme of either is
permissible. Make-up must be
conservative and tasteful. Girls may wear earrings in the ear only.
ό
Slacks - Khaki only, clean, fitted, pressed to keep the
crease, worn with a belt visible at the waist.
ό
Shirt -
ό
Tie - Student's choice of solid or print tie neatly tied
and worn at the neck.
ό
Sweater - Navy blue, V-neck, sleeveless or cardigan with
the School logo, to be worn with the
The turtleneck must be ordered from
Flynn & OHara, and may be worn only in combination with the
sweater.
ό
Dress socks - required.
ό
Young men may not wear earrings or other inappropriate
jewelry. No exceptions will be made at
any time during the school year.
In addition, necklaces may not be
worn on the outside of the shirt.
ό
Hair may not extend below the bottom of the shirt
collar.
* Blue or white knit golf shirts
from Flynn & OHara must have the school logo. Golf shirts may be worn in the fall and
spring, at times announced by the Administrative Assistant.
For Physical Education
classes, the following general rules govern student dress:
Shorts All students in physical education must wear
shorts that may not be shorter than the end of the students
fingertips
[with the arm hanging straight at their side].
Shorts must be loose fitting.
Shirts All students in physical education must wear
tee shirts that contain no vulgar, obscene, or otherwise offensive
wording or
artwork. Tank tops, halter tops, bare
shoulders, bare midriff, or low-cut shirts are not permitted.
Shoes Appropriate athletic shoes must be worn in
the Gymnasium these must be carried by the student for the
purpose of
physical education courses.
During the
school year, the Dress Code may be relaxed for special purposes and
events. During these dress down
periods,
the following
criteria will apply:
_ No shorts, tank tops, patched or torn
jeans, or tight clothing may be worn.
_ No exposed midriffs are permitted.
_ No hats are to be worn.
_ No backless shoes are permitted.
_ Tee shirts and other clothing must be
in good taste and generally reflective of the values of Lebanon Catholic.
Lunch
All students
are assigned a period during which they are to eat lunch. During this assigned period, and under normal
circumstances,
students are
to remain in the Cafeteria unless they have specific permission to be in the
Library/Media Center or restroom.
Food & Beverages
Eating and
drinking is prohibited in all areas except the Cafeteria and the Foyer (after school). During school hours,
individual
students will not be permitted to order or accept delivery of food from local
restaurants.
Chewing gum is
not to be used at School. Vending
machines are off limits during class hours (except for study held in the
cafeteria)
Telephone
A public
telephone is available for use after school hours only. The call is 25 cents.
Office and other school telephones are not for student
use except in cases of
emergency.
Students
needing to make a telephone call during the school day should seek the
assistance of the Administrative Assistant.
Students are not
to carry cell phones, pagers, or related devices.
The use of
cell phones, pagers or related devices is prohibited during school hours.
Field Trips
Eligibility
for Field Trips is determined by academic record, discipline, and
attendance. Parental permission must be
given in
writing and filed in the school office.
The school has the right to deny permission for academic or
disciplinary
reasons. Field trips are offered to
enhance the understanding of material studied in class.
It is expected
that students will be in school if not participating in a field trip.
Parking
Student
parking on School property is a privilege granted by the School to the extent
that space is available.
Seniors have
first preference for parking on the property.
The following rules apply from
1 All student vehicles must be
registered with the Administrative Assistant.
2 Students are assigned spaces by the
Administrative Assistant. Students must
park only in that space.
3 All fast and reckless driving is
strictly forbidden and may result in forfeiture of parking privileges.
A 10-mile per hour speed limit is
to be observed anywhere on school property.
Students are
not permitted to go to their vehicles during the school day. If a student is dismissed early and is
waiting
for someone to
be dismissed later, he/she may not wait in a car parked on the school
grounds. He/she should return
later or
obtain permission to stay in school.
When a student parks a vehicle on the lot in the morning, he/she should
lock the
vehicle and enter the building. Students
may not park in faculty or visitor spaces.
Lockers
Each student
is assigned a locker. Lockers are to be
kept closed when not in use. There is to
be no inappropriate
decoration of lockers. No one is
permitted to access another students locker.
The School is not responsible for
theft;
therefore valuables should not be kept in lockers. Lockers must be kept clean and free of
clutter.
Locks must be
purchased from the Administrative Assistant and may be used for the student's
entire career at
Lockers and
the contents of lockers are subject to inspection by the School
administration. Normally, students
will be asked
to be present in the event a search is conducted. However, the School reserves the right to
conduct
the search
without a students presence if, in its opinion, the safety of students,
faculty, staff, or visitors
to the School
is in question.
Suspension
Students may
be suspended from school for offenses as indicated in this book or which, by
their nature, are either
detrimental to
the good name and reputation of Lebanon Catholic or which, potentially,
demonstrate that the student
is either a
current or potential danger to himself/herself or to others. Parents will be notified immediately of this
suspension. The suspension will be for a definite period
of time. At the discretion of the
School, the student may be
asked to
remain either at school or at home during the period of suspension.
A second
suspension in a single school year will force a review of the students
discipline and academic record,
and makes a
student liable for expulsion.
Students are
held accountable for all academic work assigned during a suspension. Students who are suspended are
ineligible to participate in any co-curricular
activity or to attend any other School function (including rehearsals,
athletic
practices, etc.) during the period of the suspension. Parents may be required to have a conference
with
the
Administrative Assistant, Secondary Director and the Principal prior to the
students return to regular classes.
Expulsion
Students may
be expelled for the following reasons:
1. Proven moral
delinquency which has or may have a bad influence on other students
2. Chronic and incorrigible misbehavior
which undermines classroom discipline
3. Sexual, verbal, or physical harassment
4. Assault
of another student or faculty member, or any threat of violence (law
enforcement authorities may be notified)
5. Persistent truancy (persistent,
unexcused absences)
6. Possession of a weapon (law enforcement
authorities will be notified)
7. Deliberate
violation of a school rule for which the clearly promulgated penalty is
expulsion.
Promulgation indicates the
existence of the penalty for the specific offense in this Handbook or in
any other
supplement which may be published
and disseminated
8. Selling, distributing or possessing
drugs (law enforcement authorities will be notified)
The Principal
may expel a student after consulting with the student's pastor. The Superintendent of Schools and
the Secretary
of Education for the Diocese of Harrisburg will also be consulted before an
expulsion occurs.
When a student
is guilty of an action which merits expulsion, the School will communicate
directly with the parents/guardians
of the student
in question concerning the nature of the alleged offense. Students will be suspended for a period of
not less
than five [5]
school days and will not be allowed on the property during this time. If the parents/guardians have any
information
regarding the situation that would be relevant to the Schools decision, they
will be given an opportunity to
present that
information to the Principal. Within the
period of the suspension, the School will review all information at
its disposal and will make a decision as to
the students future at the School.
Normally, if it is decided that a student
should leave, the parents/guardians and student will be given the
opportunity to withdraw before a decision to expel that
student is
made. If the parents/ guardians choose
not to withdraw the student, or if the student is of age and chooses
not to
withdraw, the School will expel the student.
In the event of an expulsion, the School will inform the
parents/guardians
and student of
the appeal process which involves a special meeting of the Executive Committee
of the Schools Board of Directors.
The expelled
student is not eligible to attend school, or school-sponsored activities, while
the appeal is being made. According to
Diocesan
practice, neither the Board nor the student shall be represented by legal
counsel in this appeal process.
In keeping
with the spirit of
students whose
withdrawal is requested for reasons of substance abuse policy violations,
violent behavior, or the possession
of a weapon on
School property, will have that reason communicated to the School to which the
students academic
records are
forwarded.
Dismissal
From Class
Should any
incident occur which requires the dismissal of a student from a class, the
student will be reported directly
to the office
of the Administrative Assistant, or Secondary Director, if he/she is unavailable,
to the Office.
Controlled Substances [Alcohol & Other Drugs]
The
possession, use, or distribution of any quantity of alcoholic beverages,
illegal drugs, other intoxicants or paraphernalia
is not
permitted on School premises, school buses, or at off-site school-sponsored
activities. Any student who violates
this
regulation, who demonstrates the effects of these intoxicants, or who is with
others who violate this regulation, is
subject to
disciplinary action by the School, including suspension or expulsion, and to
the laws of the
member and the
Principal to conduct a reasonable search of a student and the physical
plant of the School,
including lockers, the contents of lockers, and other
areas within its building and on its property.
The School is obligated to turn over any suspected
materials to law enforcement agencies.
Non-alcoholic beer/wine
and caffeine (or other non-controlled stimulants) in medication form are
considered by the
School to be
included in its definition of controlled substances which violate its
drug/alcohol policies. If a student
violates
any of Lebanon
Catholics controlled substances policies, the following steps will be taken:
1 The parent[s] or legal guardian[s]
will be notified of the incident.
2 The student will receive an immediate,
minimum five [5] day suspension during which time her/his status
at Lebanon Catholic will be reviewed. He/she may be required to attend a substance
abuse education program
and/or receive an alcohol/drug
evaluation, as designated by Lebanon Catholic, in order for the School to
determine
the future course of action in
his/her case.
3 Failure to comply with the
requirements imposed by the School will result in an indefinite OUT OF SCHOOL
suspension and/or expulsion. At times, expulsion may be used without
suspension.
4. For a student involved in an athletic
activity, an incident involving drug/alcohol use, regardless of the Schools
general discipline, will result in
disqualification from that athletic activity for the remainder of that athletic
season.
Multiple violations of the Schools
controlled substance policy will disqualify a student from all athletic
activities for the entire year.
Medication
Parents are
asked to administer medication to their children before or after school
whenever possible. If students must
receive
prescription
medication at school, please follow this procedure:
All
prescription drugs must be in the original, properly identified container,
labeled by a pharmacist or physician.
The container must
be accompanied by a form listing the following information:
students
name,
name of
prescribing physician, with his/her directions,
name of drug,
amount to be taken, frequency of dosage, reason,
curtailment of
school activities, if any,
other medications
being taken
parental/guardian
permission
Students who
self-administer prescriptions may do so only with proper consent and physician
recommendation.
The nurse is
responsible for maintaining a Medical Log and medical storage. Medicine is not to be carried by a student
or stored in a
locker. All medication MUST be kept in
the office of the Nurse. This includes
over-the-counter medications,
which may be
administered to students only with written permission of parents.
Tobacco Products
Students are
prohibited from using any tobacco product on Lebanon Catholic property or at school
functions.
Unlit tobacco
in ones possession or remaining in any area where tobacco is being used will
constitute suspicion of use.
Commonwealth
law prohibits smoking on School property.
Lebanon Catholic is a drug-free zone, and students
are not to use
tobacco within a one-block area in all directions. This applies to tobacco use in parked cars.
Personal Integrity
As a Roman
Catholic institution, Lebanon Catholic expects its students to exhibit
qualities of personal integrity
which not only
reflect well on Lebanon Catholic, but which also reflect Catholic, Christian
personal values of
respect for
God, respect for others, and respect for self.
To this end, Lebanon Catholic expects its students
to be young
men and women who use appropriate behaviors in all situations.
Cheating,
lying, plagiarism, theft, harassment, inappropriate behavior and language, and
noncompliance with established
rules and policies
are examples of violations of Lebanon Catholics standards of personal
integrity. The School reserves
the right to
invoke disciplinary sanctions as it sees fit for students whose behavior does
not reflect the standards of
personal
integrity which are consistent with the mission of Lebanon Catholic.
Respect For Others & Their Property
The core of
Lebanon Catholics philosophy rests within our Catholic view of the importance
of and care for
each
individual person. Therefore, racial,
cultural, and/or gender-based intolerance of any type is not acceptable
and will be
dealt with accordingly. Respect for
others and their personal property is expected by all students.
Any
destruction, defacement, marking, or theft of School property, including
library books, athletic or
scientific
equipment, desks, team uniforms, etc., will be met with severe disciplinary
action, including restitution,
volunteer
service to the School, suspension, or expulsion. Any form of depriving an owner of his or her
belongings
without permission, even in jest, will be dealt with as noted above. Any student whose property may
have been
stolen should report that fact to the Director of Students. Sexual harassment is included in this policy,
and is defined
as unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior toward another person. Federal law protects men as
well as women, boys as well as girls. Examples of behavior that may be considered harassment
includes,
but not
limited to:
_ Touching,
grabbing or pinching in a sexual way
_ Spreading
sexual rumors
_ Comments
referring to sexual anatomy
_ Name-calling,
using words of a sexual nature, or making noises of a sexual nature
_ Cartoons
or pictures that are sexual & offensive
_ Sexual
messages and graffiti
_ Indecent
exposure
_ Pressure
for sexual favors
Physical or
verbal harassment is continuous torment of another student. Examples include threatening notes, other
types
of threats,
tripping, and pushing. All behaviors
definable as harassment, whether of a sexual nature or not, are
unacceptable.
These may
result in penalties up to and including detention,
suspension, and expulsion.
Inappropriate Behaviors
Orderly
behavior is necessary in every activity involving the interactions of
people. The extent of order required in
an
activity depends
on the nature or the purpose of the organization. The amount of order needed is that which
enables
the
organization to operate effectively.
Extremes of discipline, too harsh or too lenient, do not contribute to
the
achievement of
the Schools goals. All levels of formal
education require both personal and institutional discipline.
Ideally,
institutional behavior guidelines insure that the learning process is orderly,
and that each student will develop
the minimal
personal self-discipline required for teaching and learning to take place.
Lebanon
Catholic, as a School of the Diocese of Harrisburg, is subject to the general
disciplinary policies of the Diocese.
In addition,
the administration makes other behavior regulations as deemed necessary. Lebanon Catholic has the obligation
to direct
students toward becoming acceptable and functioning members of society. All student regulations seek to move
individual
students toward that goal.
The School
reserves the right to make additional regulations as new situations
develop. The following are EXAMPLES of
infractions
which will result in an automatic 3 to 5-day suspension, a parent conference
with the school administration, and
an
Unsatisfactory (U) grade in conduct for the quarter.
_ Destruction
of Property/Vandalism
_ Tobacco
or Substance Abuse Policy Violations
_ Theft
_ Inappropriate
Conduct at Liturgy
_ Fighting
_ Cheating
_ Harassment
[within the context of Diocesan policies explained above
Parents will
be notified. Law enforcement authorities
may also be notified in the event of a violation of civil laws.
If a student
is accused of a serious or criminal violation apart from school, the student
may be placed on home study
until the
matter is resolved, or another determination has been made by the School
administration.
The following
are EXAMPLES of infractions
which may result in an in-school suspension of one to three days, or a
Saturday
morning detention, and/or an Unsatisfactory (U) grade in conduct for the quarter:
ό
Cutting
class/study hall/cafeteria
ό
Inappropriate
displays of affection
ό
Truancy
ό
Repeated
failure to serve assigned detentions
ό
Use
of vulgar/obscene language
ό
Violations
of Personal Integrity Policies
ό
Repeated
infractions of any type [at the discretion of the Director of Students]
ό
Use
of personal communications devices/pagers
ό
Repeated
violation of school rules
ό
Lying
ό
Inappropriate
conduct in cafeteria
ό
Disrespect
to peers, faculty, staff, or visitors
Repeated
infractions or violations (listed above) shall be interpreted to mean any 4
infractions during a quarter or
any 10 during
a school year. A suspension will be served
on the second school day after the 4th or 10th
infraction.
The following
are EXAMPLES of infractions
which may result in detention and may result in an
Unsatisfactory
(U) grade in conduct for the quarter:
ό
Corridor,
stage, other restricted area violations
ό
Abuse/misuse
of text and library books
ό
Unexcused lateness
ό
Unsafe
operation of a motor vehicle on campus
ό
Violations
of the Dress Code
ό
Disturbing
class/study hall/cafeteria/corridor
ό
Eating/drinking
in class, corridor or gym
ό
Gum
use anywhere in the building
ό
Use
of radios, tape & CD players in school
These are
merely examples of inappropriate behavior.
Other behavior which is inappropriate, which is detrimental
to the good name
of Lebanon Catholic, which is in violation of fundamental Christian, Catholic
moral values, which is
dangerous or
potentially dangerous to a student and/or others, or which is in general
detrimental to the good order and
operation of
the School will be considered a violation of the Schools conduct
guidelines. The arbiter of the Schools
discipline
policy is the Principal.
A student
choosing improper conduct may be given a warning, a work assignment, a private
detention, a general
detention, suspension,
or expulsion. Students who are
spectators at activities in which the School participates
(either at
home or away) are representing Lebanon Catholic. Misbehavior at those activities is considered
a violation
of Lebanon
Catholics discipline code.
Detention
General
detention will be conducted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from
Students must
make necessary arrangements for transportation. They must be in dress code and must
sit in silence
for the entire
period. Missing detention will result in
additional detentions. Multiple unserved
detentions will result
in in-school
suspension until the detentions are served.
At the
discretion of the Principal, Saturday Detention may be held for students with
repeated and/or serious violations
of the
Schools behavioral expectations.
Individual
teachers have the right to assign private detention to students. Failure to report to private detention is
regarded
as a violation
of the disciplinary code and will be dealt with at the discretion of the
Principal.
Disciplinary Probation
A student
whose behavior is repeatedly in violation of Lebanon Catholics standards, or who
has committed a serious
breach of
these standards may be placed on disciplinary probation. Similarly, any student who has received two
or more
unsatisfactory
grades in conduct is liable to disciplinary probation the following year.
Parents will
be contacted by the Secondary Director and asked to attend a conference at
which the students overall disciplinary
record will be
reviewed. The student will be required
to meet with the Secondary Director and the Guidance Counselor.
Disciplinary
probation will result in suspension from participation in athletic and
non-athletic co-curricular activities for two weeks.
The duration
of disciplinary probation is at the discretion of Principal.
Special Rules For Students In Grades 6, 7 & 8
Students in
grades 6, 7 and 8 are subject to the same basic rules of behavior and decorum,
which apply to all other
Lebanon
Catholic students. Provisions which
apply exclusively to students in grades 6, 7 and 8 include the Detention
Redemption
program, special rules concerning mandatory
assignment books, binders, access to lockers, and restrictions on presence in
specific hallways
or stairwells during certain times.
The Middle
School Handbook is given to each 6th, 7th and 8th
grade student at the beginning of the school year. It contains a
separate guide
for students and parents. Both students
and parents are encouraged to review this separate Handbook together.
Pregnancy
The Church embraces the
deepest respect for the sanctity of all human life. When pregnancy occurs outside marriage,
we seek to assist individuals
with compassion and understanding.
Following Jesus' compassion and forgiveness and
the Church's compassionate
understanding of human weakness, the following policy is in effect in cases of
premarital pregnancy:
Both male and
female students involved may continue in school in order that they might
receive the support that they may need
at this time
and to uphold the value of all human life.
They are to be given every opportunity for counseling in respect
to the value
of human life and the various Catholic approaches to coping with their
situation.
If the young
woman is a student in a Catholic school and is continuing her education there
during her pregnancy, she and her
parents/guardians
should be advised that arrangements for alternative instruction can be made if,
for reasons of health or safety,
she can no
longer continue her studies in school.
The following
measures are to be followed in administering these guidelines in all pregnancy
cases:
1)
The Principal of the school will be responsible for
administering these guidelines in all pregnancy cases.
2)
The pastor and parents/guardians of the students involved
will be fully informed before any action is taken.
3)
Both the female and male students are expected to receive
appropriate professional counseling.
4)
The young woman is expected to remain in school until her
personal physician indicates in writing that she needs
to stay home. She should receive regular medical care and
the school should receive documentation of that fact.
5)
The young woman may continue her extracurricular
activities unless or until her personal physician requires otherwise
for her own health or safety or that of
the baby.
6)
During the time that the young woman is required by her
physician to remain at home, arrangements for alternative
instruction will be made in order that
she may continue her education. (cf.
Diocesan Policy 5138.1 also 5138.1a).