2014 - 2015 student handbook

Student/Parent Handbook

2014 2015

6700 Mount Carmel St.

Houston, TX 77087

STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK - 20142015

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Table of Contents Mission .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

General Information ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Address ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Website ..................................................................................................................................................... 7

Phone Number .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Fax Number ............................................................................................................................................... 7

Religious Sponsor: The New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus .................................................... 7

History of Cristo Rey High Schools ............................................................................................................ 8

Philosophy of Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston ...................................................... 8

Religious Formation................................................................................................................................... 8

College Preparatory Instruction ................................................................................................................ 9

Educating the Whole Person ..................................................................................................................... 9

A Christian Learning Community ............................................................................................................... 9

Profile of the Cristo Rey Jesuit Grad at Grad ................................................................................................ 9

Open to Growth ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Religious .................................................................................................................................................... 9

Intellectually Competent ......................................................................................................................... 10

Loving ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Committed to Justice .............................................................................................................................. 10

Work Experienced ................................................................................................................................... 11

Rights and Responsibilities ......................................................................................................................... 11

Academic Expectations ............................................................................................................................... 12

Learning ................................................................................................................................................... 12

Homework ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Academic Support ................................................................................................................................... 12

In-Class Expectations ............................................................................................................................... 12

Courses .................................................................................................................................................... 13

Credits ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

Nine-Week Grading Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 13

Eligibility/ Grade Average Expectations .................................................................................................. 14

Honor Roll ................................................................................................................................................ 14


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Academic Probation ................................................................................................................................ 14

Course Syllabus ........................................................................................................................................ 14

Teacher Office Hours ............................................................................................................................... 14

Addressing Academic Questions or Concerns ......................................................................................... 15

Academic Integrity .................................................................................................................................. 15

Credit Recovery (Summer School) ....................................................................................................... 16

Graduation .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Arrival and Departure of Students at School .............................................................................................. 17

Asbestos ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

Athletic Eligibility ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Attendance .................................................................................................................................................. 18

Reporting an Absence ............................................................................................................................. 19

Returning to School Following an Absence ............................................................................................. 19

Missing Academic Work due to an Absence ........................................................................................... 19

Missing Exams due to an Absence .......................................................................................................... 19

Extracurricular Participation on Days of Absence ................................................................................... 19

Dismissal/Illness During the School Day.................................................................................................. 20

Professional Appointments ..................................................................................................................... 20

Tardiness ................................................................................................................................................. 20

Truancy .................................................................................................................................................... 20

Severe Weather -School Closing ............................................................................................................. 21

Bullying .................................................................................................................................................... 21

Types of Bullying: ................................................................................................................................. 21

Reporting Procedures .......................................................................................................................... 22

Consequences ...................................................................................................................................... 22

Caf and Lunch Procedures ........................................................................................................................ 22

Free and Reduced Lunch ......................................................................................................................... 22

Income Eligibility .................................................................................................................................. 23

Categorical or Program Eligibility ........................................................................................................ 23

Determining Eligibility ......................................................................................................................... 23

Unexpected Circumstances ................................................................................................................. 23

Cellular Phones and Electronic Devices ...................................................................................................... 24


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Change of Address/Telephone.................................................................................................................... 24

Clubs and Extracurricular Activities ............................................................................................................ 25

Contacting Faculty ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Counseling ................................................................................................................................................... 25

Dance Policies ............................................................................................................................................. 25

Attendance .............................................................................................................................................. 25

Breathalyzers ........................................................................................................................................... 25

Dress Code ............................................................................................................................................... 26

Guest Policy ............................................................................................................................................. 26

Personal Items ......................................................................................................................................... 27

Discipline ..................................................................................................................................................... 27

Procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 27

Teacher Consequence ......................................................................................................................... 27

Penance Hall (PH) ................................................................................................................................ 27

Formal Disciplinary Meeting and Letter .............................................................................................. 27

Disciplinary Probation .......................................................................................................................... 28

In-school Suspension ........................................................................................................................... 28

Home Suspension ................................................................................................................................ 28

Discipline Council ................................................................................................................................. 28

Expulsion .............................................................................................................................................. 28

Appeal Process ..................................................................................................................................... 29

General Regulations ................................................................................................................................ 29

Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco ................................................................................................................ 29

Chewing Gum....................................................................................................................................... 32

Disrespect ............................................................................................................................................ 32

Fighting and Physical Assaults ............................................................................................................. 32

Public Displays of Affection (PDA) ....................................................................................................... 32

Sexual Harassment .............................................................................................................................. 32

School Property ................................................................................................................................... 32

Theft ..................................................................................................................................................... 33

Vandalism ............................................................................................................................................ 33

Weapons and Dangerous Materials .................................................................................................... 33


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Dress code ................................................................................................................................................... 33

Optional For Work Days Only .................................................................................................................. 35

Physical Education (P.E.) Uniforms.......................................................................................................... 35

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ....................................................................................... 35

Field Trips .................................................................................................................................................... 36

Fire Drills ..................................................................................................................................................... 36

Immunization Policy .................................................................................................................................... 37

Injuries ........................................................................................................................................................ 37

Lockers ........................................................................................................................................................ 37

Lost and Found ............................................................................................................................................ 38

Medications at School ................................................................................................................................. 38

National Honor Society ............................................................................................................................... 38

Non-Custodial Parents ................................................................................................................................ 38

Non-Solicitation Policy ................................................................................................................................ 39

Cristo Rey Jesuit ...................................................................................................................................... 39

Cristo Rey Jesuit Corporate Work-Study ................................................................................................. 39

Prayer .......................................................................................................................................................... 39

Resource Center .......................................................................................................................................... 39

General Policies ....................................................................................................................................... 39

Noise Policy ............................................................................................................................................. 40

Computers ............................................................................................................................................... 40

Check Out Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 40

Student Parking ........................................................................................................................................... 40

Technology Acceptable Use Policy .............................................................................................................. 41

Guiding Principles for Online Communication ........................................................................................ 41

School Email ............................................................................................................................................ 42

Social Networking .................................................................................................................................... 42

Username and Password ......................................................................................................................... 42

Personal Devices...................................................................................................................................... 42

Wi-Fi ........................................................................................................................................................ 42

Right to Inspect ....................................................................................................................................... 42

Telephone ................................................................................................................................................... 43


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Tuition ......................................................................................................................................................... 43

Corporate Work-Study Program Earnings ............................................................................................... 43

Tuition Plan .............................................................................................................................................. 43

Failure to Make Payment ........................................................................................................................ 43

Families of Withdrawing Students .......................................................................................................... 44

Visiting Campus During School Hours ......................................................................................................... 44

Statement of Agreement ............................................................................................................................ 46

Cristo Rey Corporate Work-Study Program, Inc. ........................................................................................ 47

Program Overview ................................................................................................................................... 47

Expectations of Students ......................................................................................................................... 47

Dress Code ............................................................................................................................................... 47

Time Cards ............................................................................................................................................... 48

Attendance Policy .................................................................................................................................... 48

Tardiness .............................................................................................................................................. 48

Leaving Early ........................................................................................................................................ 48

Procedure for missing work ................................................................................................................. 48

Transportation ......................................................................................................................................... 48

Corporate Work-Study Absence Policy ................................................................................................... 48

Contact with Corporate Sponsor Companies and Organizations ............................................................ 49

Lunch Policy Overview............................................................................................................................. 49

Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco ................................................................................................................... 49

Fingerprints and Background Checks ...................................................................................................... 49

Medical Testing ....................................................................................................................................... 49

Taxes and Employability .......................................................................................................................... 50

Retraining Program/Removal from Job Placement................................................................................. 50

Understanding of the Parent/Student Agreement ................................................................................. 50

Parent/Student Agreement ........................................................................................................................ 52

Cristo Rey Jesuit Corporate Work-Study, Inc. Statement of Agreement ................................................... 56


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Mission Cristo Rey Jesuit, a Catholic high school, combines personal responsibility, academic rigor, and a

corporate work-study program to empower students of all faiths from economically challenged families

to reach their full potential.

General Information The policies outlined in this handbook represent a framework. This list is not exhaustive and

should not be considered comprehensive of all Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School

policies. Statements in this Handbook are subject to amendment without notice. Some changes

might be made immediately due to unforeseen circumstances.

Address 6700 Mt. Carmel Street

Houston, TX 77087

Website www.cristoreyjesuit.org

Phone Number 281-501-1298

Fax Number 281-501-3485

Religious Sponsor: The New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus The Society of Jesus, commonly referred to as the Jesuits, is the largest religious order of priests and

brothers in the Catholic Church, with 19,216 serving in 112 nations on six continents, the largest number

being in India followed by those in the United States. The Society is characterized by its ministries in the

fields of missionary work, human rights, social justice and, most notably, education. It operates high

schools, colleges and universities in various countries around the world and is particularly active in the

Philippines and India. In the United States alone, it maintains over 50 colleges, universities and high

schools. A typical conception of the mission of a Jesuit school will often contain such concepts as

proposing Christ as the model of human life, the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning and life-

long spiritual and intellectual growth and the belief that God can be encountered through all created

things.

The New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus decided to open a Cristo Rey high school on the

weekend prior to September 23, 2005, when the devastation of Hurricane Rita changed the course of

history throughout New Orleans. Despite the immediate need to refocus energy, the decision to open a

Cristo Rey high school, while put on a back burner, was not abandoned. The efforts to open a Cristo Rey

school continued with Houston chosen as the location for the first Cristo Rey school to be opened in the

New Orleans Province. On August 15, 2008, the current property, the site of the old Mount Carmel High


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School, was purchased from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, and the dream began to materialize

culminating with the arrival of the first class of students on August 10, 2009.

History of Cristo Rey High Schools In 1996, Jesuits of the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus opened the first Cristo Rey model school

in a Hispanic barrio of Little Pilsen with the mission of offering a college prep education exclusively to

students from economically-disadvantaged families. For pure economic reasons, a corporate work-study

program was created as a means to cover much of the cost of educating these students. This innovative

education model soon proved successful as the students were receiving a college prep education that

would ordinarily be cost prohibitive, while they were gaining valuable job experience at corporations

across the city. Each student works one day a week. Employers pay the school a fee for the students

work efforts. The fee covers approximately 50 percent of the tuition. The funds allow the schools to

cover payroll and benefits for their employees. Families who have the means pay a modest tuition; the

rest receive financial assistance.

Cristo Rey schools use a formula in which students must come from families whose income is under 75

percent of the median per-capita income of the city where the school is located. Prospective students

are recruited from the ranks of those who qualify for free or reduced lunch programs or who attend

local churches or community events. Various groups in addition to the Jesuits, including other Catholic

religious congregations and dioceses, have formed Cristo Rey schools around the country. This

proliferation has been assisted greatly by the Cristo Rey Network, a national association founded in

2001 when leaders from groups in Portland, Oregon, Cleveland, Denver, and New Yorkhoping to

replicate Chicagos Cristo Reygathered to learn more about the model school. In 2009, with the

addition of the schools in Houston and San Francisco, the Network currently consists of 25 schools in 16

different states and the District of Columbia.

Philosophy of Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston is dedicated to the total formation of our

students.

Religious Formation

The study of Roman Catholicism, central to the curriculum, has two aims. First, students acquire a

comprehensive understanding of the Roman Catholic tradition. Secondly, and even more importantly,

students gain fuller access to the rich Catholic treasury of resources for developing a meaningful life of

faith. These resources include a balanced and informed moral system based on a keen sense of social

responsibility. While formal religious education takes place in religion classes, Christian values are

reflected throughout the curriculum. Through regular worship as a school community, opportunities for

prayer and reflection, and a variety of voluntary projects, the seeds of faith, love and responsibility have

the opportunity to take root in the lives of students.


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College Preparatory Instruction At the heart of our program is a comprehensive curriculum in the arts and sciences. Instruction

emphasizes and builds on fundamental academic skills: the written and oral expression of ideas,

problem-solving, critical thought, and the competent use of technology. Thus, our students prepare

themselves not only for college preparatory studies, but also for a lifetime of learning. Academic

success requires diligence and consistent effort on the part of the student.

Educating the Whole Person In addition to religious formation and intellectual growth, a complete Catholic education seeks to

develop: personal character based on Gospel values, physical health and fitness, aesthetic sensibilities,

and kinesthetic, artistic, social and emotional skills. These needs are addressed in school as well as

through the after school activity period.

A Christian Learning Community

Educating the whole person requires more than excellent classroom instruction. For this reason, Cristo

Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston continually strives to build a genuinely Christian

community in which students are offered love, acceptance, discipline, and challenge. The life example

of our faculty and the care, attention and respect they show to students contribute significantly to this

atmosphere. In turn, students are expected to treat faculty and each other in a similarly loving and

respectful manner.

Profile of the Cristo Rey Jesuit Grad at Grad Open to Growth The graduate of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is confident, inquisitive, reflective, motivated, and flexible.

He or she views learning as a lifelong pursuit, inside and outside the classroom. The graduate always

strives for success, but is also aware that failure is an important part of learning and maturity.

The graduate knows that an understanding of and deep appreciation for ones self and ones

background are essential to a full life. Moreover, the graduate sees this self-awareness as the basis for

any further growth. This appreciation of ones own background naturally compels the graduate to have

constant respect and openness to other peoples cultures, religions, experiences and socioeconomic

backgrounds. Ultimately, the Cristo Rey Jesuit graduate learns to seek out new challenges and

opportunities to enrich his or her experience or perspective be it religiously, socially, culturally,

emotionally, or intellectually.

Religious The Cristo Rey Jesuit graduate has a sincere and deep sense of Gods presence and love in his or her life.

The graduate understands that he or she was created for a unique purpose, which awaits fulfillment in

this life and the next. Such a realization compels the graduate of Cristo Rey Jesuit to be an active

participant in his or her own faith, journey, and to be ever reliant on prayer and reflection on Christs

example for guidance and development.


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The Cristo Rey Jesuit graduate maintains a deep understanding of the Churchs teaching and the Good

News, and relies on these as the basis for strong morals and ethical judgments. She or he participates in

his or her parish and views the Church as a source of strength. The graduate of Cristo Rey Jesuit

appreciates the rich religious gifts of his or her family, community and culture and is also eager to build

on those in an ever deepening and personal way.

Intellectually Competent The Cristo Rey Jesuit graduate has a firm foundation in the liberal arts, which is necessary for further

study, as well as a mastery of thinking, reasoning and cognitive skills and habits. The graduate constantly

thinks across disciplines and cultures, always maintaining a deep respect for wisdom and truth. As a

young ambassador of culture, the graduate seeks the challenges and growth opportunities that diversity

brings. The graduate of Cristo Rey Jesuit is capable of engaging with all types of work and pedagogy at

the college level and is also prepared to educate himself or herself outside of the classroom. The

graduate wonders about the world around him or her and is in the habit of analyzing the problems and

questions that one may encounter. The Cristo Rey Jesuit graduate is expected to assume enthusiastically

his or her role as a lifelong learner who savors the rich opportunities that the world provides, and who

truly owns his or her education by helping others to learn as well.

Loving The graduate of Cristo Rey Jesuit believes that he or she is truly loved by God. This love is made manifest

in the beauty of creation and the love of the people around him or her. The graduate sees loving

relationships with others as the foundation of a Christian life. He or she has a healthy love of self, rooted

in deep self-respect and confidence in his or her own gifts and talents. This love of self enables the

graduate to move towards true and meaningful love for others. The graduate is aware that a full life

involves loving other human beings as much as ones self, and he or she values the uniqueness of each

relationship. The graduate sees his or her own way of loving as a response to Gods gifts and heeds the

call to demonstrate that love through service and dedication to others. The graduate is generous with

his or her time and talents, and strives to share his or her gifts with others. The graduate knows that

respect, trust and fidelity are the basis of any loving relationship, and that love, for God or for another

person, requires us to give without asking anything in return.

Committed to Justice The Cristo Rey Jesuit graduate is keenly aware of injustice and prejudice and gives of himself or herself

in service to others because he or she believes in the dignity and equality of all people. The graduate

believes in himself or herself and in his or her cultural heritage. The graduate works for and with the

impoverished, the unfairly treated, and those who are without representation, both locally and globally.

As a leader and role model he or she speaks out, and when necessary he or she takes action.

Experienced in service, the Cristo Rey Jesuit graduate heeds the call of the Gospel to effect change and

sees service as a gift to self, not only to others. The graduate is ready to lead, especially by example. The

graduate understands that some of lifes most worthwhile endeavors are neither easy nor comfortable.

The graduate of Cristo Rey Jesuit also believes that justice is necessary for equality, respect, and love.


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Work Experienced Through the Cristo Rey Jesuit Corporate Work Study Program, the Cristo Rey graduate learns to be a

dependable, responsible worker of integrity with high ethical standards. The Cristo Rey Jesuit graduate

participates in the professional culture of the workplace and is able to explore his or her own potential.

The Cristo Rey Jesuit graduate is a personable and effective team player who is a confident self-starter

and respectful. The graduate knows the value of work both in the rewards it produces and in the self-

satisfaction it allows one to attain.

The graduate of Cristo Rey Jesuit sees work as an invitation to participate in the creative and salvific

work of our God as One who labors on our behalf. Work offers the opportunity to discover and

demonstrate personal talent both as stewards and as leaders and encourages growth. This

stewardship implies the responsibility to use all resources wisely for the good of others and the greater

glory of God. As a future leader in the workplace, the Cristo Rey Jesuit graduate recognizes the dignity of

work, its integral connection to justice and the choices he or she has to create a better society.

Rights and Responsibilities As members of the community of Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory High School of Houston, all of us

have the following rights and responsibilities. We all have the right to be safe: physically, emotionally,

intellectually and spiritually.

Under this right . . .

1. We all have the right to be free from physical harm and from the fear of physical harm on school

property. We have the responsibility to be aware of building security, addressing all forms of

intimidation and violence in positive ways.

We will NOT tolerate: threats, fights, intimidation, cyber-bullying and/or corporal punishment.

2. We all have the right to our emotions. We have the responsibility to express our emotions in an

appropriate and constructive manner.

We will NOT tolerate: verbal abuse, inappropriate public display of affection, distasteful

language, loud laughter, shouting or whistling in the school building.

3. We all have the right to our opinions, ideas and learning perspectives. We have the

responsibility to be honest, express ourselves as clearly as possible, and actively listen to others

viewpoints.

We will NOT tolerate: verbal harassment, and/or ridicule.

4. We all have the right to a school environment free of all forms of discrimination and

harassment. We have the responsibility of monitoring our own actions as well as reporting

instances of discrimination and harassment perpetrated against others.

We will NOT tolerate: conduct that belittles or shows hostility toward an individual.

5. We all have the right to our own spirituality. We have the responsibility to be tolerant of the

beliefs of others and the expectation to participate in all religious activities of the school.

We will NOT tolerate: beliefs and practices that compromise the human dignity of others.

6. We all have the right to a challenging learning climate that will allow us to realize our academic

potential. We have the responsibility to come to each class on time with the proper materials,


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and to be prepared mentally, physically, and in attitude to learn each day. We have the

responsibility to protect each persons right to this learning climate. We have the responsibility

to make healthy choices.

We will NOT tolerate: tardiness, lack of preparation for class, excessive absences and academic

expectations that are not met.

7. We all have the right to a clean and aesthetic school environment. We have the personal

responsibility to contribute to the cleanliness and beauty of the physical school.

We will NOT tolerate: spitting, chewing gum, littering and defacing school property.

Academic Expectations Learning Every student at Cristo Rey Jesuit has the right to an excellent education. All behavior in the school

should help to establish and maintain an environment of professionalism, which fosters maximum

learning and mutual respect. Students are expected to be respectful of the educational process and to

take responsibility for their own learning.

Students are expected to complete ALL of their assigned work. The consequence for students not doing

their work is for them to do their work. Students that are missing major assignments will be required to

complete their assignments and may be penalized points for late work. Students may be required to

stay after school or attend school on a Saturday to make up incomplete assignments. Students may also

receive behavior consequences for missed teacher appointments due to late work.

Homework All homework assignments should be neat, clean and legible. Homework should be handed in on time

and done to the best of the students ability.

a) All written assignments including homework, if not typed or computerized, must be written in

blue or black inkwith the exception of math or science formulas.

b) All homework must include the following identification on each page: student name, subject,

date, and teachers name.

Students are expected to study every school night, reviewing the material from the day, and preparing

the assignments for the next day.

Academic Support Students are expected to use all available resources to enhance their education. (Teachers, office hours,

tutors, academic support staff, libraries, online support, etc.)

In-Class Expectations Students are expected to be active, cooperative learners by listening, asking and answering questions. Students are expected to help establish an orderly, active learning process.


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Courses Courses from each year must be passed or course credit must be recovered during the summer to continue at Cristo Rey Jesuit the following year.

Credits Our expectation is that all of our students will graduate from high school with the required credits for a recommended or distinguished diploma under the standards of the state of Texas state, Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED) and those of the Cristo Rey Network in order to assure their preparation for and success throughout college.

Nine-Week Grading Guidelines A numerical grading system will be used. Grades of 71 are needed to pass. The lowest grade given on a

report card will be 60.

For final transcripts:

A+ = 100 96

A = 95 90

B+ = 89 86

B = 85 80

C+ = 79 76

C = 75 71

F = 69 and below

INC = Incomplete

A grade of 70 will be given for any credit recovered during Summer School.

Incompletes: A student will receive an INC for a grade in any quarter if he/she is missing any major

assignment (including but not limited to tests, quizzes, projects, papers, etc.). It is our belief that

teachers can not accurately assess and report a grade if all assignments are not completed. Therefore,

before a grade can officially be assigned a student must complete all assigned work.

Grade Point Average

A+ = 4.3

A = 4.0

B+ = 3.3

B = 3.0

C+ = 2.3


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C = 2.0

F = 0.0

Credits earned during Summer School will receive a grade of "D" and receive 1.0 for their GPA.

Honors and AP courses will receive an additional 1.0 for their GPA.

Eligibility/ Grade Average Expectations Students are expected to prioritize academics and work commitments over those of athletics and clubs.

To achieve this, students participating in either athletics or student activities are required to follow

Cristo Rey Jesuits eligibility policy.

Eligibility will be determined according to students behavior and academics standing. In general, all

athletics will follow the Texas Christian Athletic Leagues (T-CAL) guidelines. These guidelines are

outlined in the Athletic Eligibility section. Students participating in other activities must have a 70% or

above in all classes to be considered in good academic standing and eligible for participation.

Sports, Clubs and Extracurricular Activities are considered a privilege. Students that are not in good

academic and/or behavioral standing, including but not limited to excessive incomplete assignments,

excessive tardies and/or excessive Penance Halls, may be asked to remove themselves or discontinue

from participating in these activities.

For one-time events (i.e.: conferences, camping trips, retreat leaders, etc.), students who are not in

good academic standing, must petition the Administration to participate, where factors such as the

duration of event and demonstrated academic progress will be considered in the decision.

Honor Roll Honor Roll is posted at the end of each quarter and is based upon individual grade point averages for

that grading period:

Honor Roll: GPA greater than 3.3 and no grade below 80%

High Honor Roll: GPA greater than 3.8 and no grade below 86%

Academic Probation The Administration may place a student on academic probation. The parent or guardian will be notified

of the students probationary status and the conditions attached to that status. If the student fails to

meet the conditions of the probation during the specified time, the student may be required to

withdraw from Cristo Rey Jesuit.

Course Syllabus Students will receive a Course Syllabus for each class. The Course Syllabus will contain class

expectations, procedures and grading policies for assignments and assessments.

Teacher Office Hours Office Hours are designated times where teachers are available to work with students who need help or

have questions. Teachers will schedule a minimum of 1 hour per week. These times will be


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scheduled on different days to ensure access for all students. Teachers will schedule and post Office

Hours individually. Every student is able and encouraged to take advantage of this time when help is

needed.

Any student who falls behind and is failing a class will be required to attend Office Hours for each class

he/she is failing. In doing so, it is the schools hope that the extra time and individual attention will aid

the student in being successful.

Addressing Academic Questions or Concerns A grade, whether a test grade or a report card grade, may be contested by a student, parent, or legal

guardian only up to five days after the grade has been delivered. Any classroom dispute between a

parent/student and a teacher should first be addressed with that teacher prior to taking the matter to

the administration. In the spirit of Christian community, we attempt to deal directly with the parties

involved in a conflict to seek resolution. The assumption should always be that all parties involved are

sincere and seeking what is in the best interest of the child. It is never an acceptable policy to gossip or

malign the character of anyone in the school community.

Academic Integrity In accepting the privilege of a Catholic, college preparatory education, students bear the responsibility

to use this opportunity with care, submitting themselves to the rigors of intellectual discipline. This

responsibility also involves certain ethical demands regarding academic integrity.

At the heart of this ethic is the value of intellectual life: ideas are important and the exchange of ideas is

the central and cherished activity of the academic enterprise. One assumes responsibility for ones own

ideas and is entitled to credit for the hard work by which original thought is produced. While learning is

its own reward, academic recognition (in the form of grades and honors) is awarded in proportion to the

quality of ones work.

The following are examples of behaviors contradictory to this ethic, are forms of intellectual theft, and

will not be condoned, tolerated or overlooked at Cristo Rey Jesuit:

Copying homework or other assignments from another student.

Allowing another student to copy homework or assignments.

Using cheat sheets or other unauthorized aids during a test or quiz.

Copying answers from other students during a test or quiz, with or without the students

knowledge.

Giving unauthorized assistance to other students during a test.

Plagiarizing: representing in writing the thoughts or ideas of another as if they were ones own,

without giving credit to the original author; the wholesale copying of an authors work into ones

own without citation.

Stealing tests or other teacher materials.

Distributing stolen tests or teacher materials.

All of these activities are considered serious violations of academic integrity. They are grounds for both

academic and disciplinary penalties including going before the Discipline Council.


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In cases of substantiated cheating on a semester examination, a grade of 0 may be given for that

examination.

By accepting enrollment at Cristo Rey Jesuit, each student promises as a matter of personal honor to

act at all times in accordance with these standards of academic integrity.

Credit Recovery (Summer School) Students who are eligible to return but have not passed all their classes may have the opportunity to

recover those credits during a six week summer school session. All credits must be recovered to

continue as a student at Cristo Rey Jesuit.

There will be added tuition costs for students who attend summer school. Students who attend the first

3 weeks of summer school will be charged one month of tuition. Students who attend more than 3

weeks will be charged for a second month's tuition.

Listed below are expectations for students enrolled in credit recovery.

The school will open for students at 8:00. Students must be picked up by 1:00PM each day. Extra

time will NOT be available for students after summer school ends. Supervision will not be

provided after 1:00.

Students are required to wear the school uniform.

If a student is absent for 2 days, he/she will not be allowed to continue and will fail those classes

not yet completed. 4 tardies will equal 1 absence.

If a student has not returned all textbooks and novels checked out during the school year, they

may not begin credit recover. The student will be sent home from credit recovery with an

unexcused absence until the books are returned or the lost book fees are paid.

Graduation In order to participate at graduation from Cristo Rey Jesuit, students must fulfill the following

requirements before Senior Week:

Academic Completion: Students must have earned all credits for graduation and completed ALL

required courses.

School Property must be returned: Textbooks, novels, and sports uniforms/gear must be

returned by the last day of senior final exams.

All fees paid including: tuition due through May 2015, sports uniform/athletic fees, and book

fees. All textbooks/novels not returned must be paid by Senior Week.

Corporate Work-Study Completion: Students must have successfully completed all program

requirements for both semesters, including matriculating out of the Corporate Work-Study

retraining program (if applicable).

Corporate Work-Study Exit Survey.


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Arrival and Departure of Students at School Students should not arrive on campus before 6:45 AM unless special arrangements have been made.

Once students arrive on campus they are not permitted to leave campus until dismissal unless signed

out by a parent or guardian.

At dismissal, students must be picked up within 30 minutes of dismissal or conclusion of after-school

activities and sports. For the safety of students and consideration of faculty and staff, if parents find

themselves consistently unable to pick up their child within thirty minutes after events, their child may

be required to discontinue participation in these activities or may be asked to withdraw from school.

Students returning from work should be picked up immediately and are NOT allowed to enter the

building unless they are attending a school sanctioned function, such as a sporting event. Students that

leave campus for any reason, including walking to the store, buying food from vendors, or going down

the block, are not allowed to return to the building unless they are attending a school sanctioned

function.

* The field and outdoor basketball court of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is private property and thus is off

limits to Cristo Rey Jesuit students unless otherwise approved.

Asbestos In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Asbestos Hazard Emergency

Response Act (AHERA), Cristo Rey Jesuit was required to have an inspection of buildings for asbestos

containing materials. A licensed accredited consultant inspected all buildings and has found them to be

free from any exposure to asbestos-containing materials.

Athletic Eligibility As a college preparatory school, academics is the first and foremost priority at Cristo Rey Jesuit. All

students that participate in athletics are expected to respect their commitment and responsibility to the

team and remain eligible to play according to the Texas Christian Athletic League (T-CAL) guidelines.

Cristo Rey Jesuit expects character, respect, and responsibility from all student-athletes.

The sole purpose of eligibility rules and contest regulations is to keep competition equitable and to

maintain activities in proper perspective.

All student-athletes are eligible at the beginning of the school year. On Monday, September 15, 2014,

grades for students participating in athletics will be evaluated. All student-athletes must adhere to the

NO PASS, NO PLAY rule in the T-CAL bylaws. If a student-athlete is failing one class, that student-

athlete will be ineligible to play in games, travel with the team, or sit on the bench for three weeks. In

three weeks the student-athlete will be able to gain eligibility as long as he or she is passing all of his or

her classes. Eligibility can be gained or lost every three weeks beginning Monday September 25th and

ending Monday May 18th. Each reporting date will be posted on the Cristo Rey Jesuits school calendar.


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According to T-CAL standards, students are eligible to represent Cristo Rey Jesuit in extracurricular

activities if they:

have not graduated from high school

are full or part-time, day students in the school, and have been in regular attendance at the

school for 7 or more calendar days before the contest or competition

initially enrolled in the 9th grade not more than 4 years ago nor in the 10th grade not more than

3 years ago

were not recruited specifically to play sports

meet the specific eligibility requirements for academic and athletic competition

are less than 19 years old on September 1 preceding the contest

have not violated the athletic amateur rule prior to district certification

Attendance Texas State Law grants only the following as legitimate reasons for school absence: sickness, death in the family, health treatment, quarantine, religious observance, and required court appearance.

In addition to fulfilling the statutory requirements of Texas Law, regular attendance is essential to

guaranteeing a continuous, uninterrupted program of instruction as a basis for academic success.

Therefore, Cristo Rey Jesuit cannot condone or approve absence from school for vacations or other

nonessential reasons.

Transportation to work and classroom instruction begin promptly at 7:30 AM. Students should

therefore report to school by 7:15 AM. Morning supervision for students will begin at 6:45 AM.

Parents are responsible for their student(s) transportation to and from school. Regular dismissal time is

at 4:00 PM. Students who are being dismissed at regular time should be picked up no later than 4:30

PM. The Cristo Rey Jesuit Resource Center as well as the student Cafe will remain available to students

after school until 5:30 PM for the purpose of tutoring and study group help. Students that choose to

participate in tutoring, study groups, or are participating in supervised activities after school should be

picked up no later than 30 minutes after their dismissal. Students who are NOT participating in tutoring,

study groups, or supervised activities will be asked to leave the campus by 4:30 PM. Repeated failure to

provide appropriate accommodations for their student(s) arrival and dismissal may result in an

Administrative Conference.

Students of Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston have the right to a challenging learning

climate and therefore have the responsibility to attend each class, on time, prepared, each day.

Students who are repeatedly absent from school violate this responsibility. If a student is absent more

than five times they and their parents will be required to meet with the Dean of Student Affairs.

Students who are absent for 10 or more days will be placed on Behavioral Probation and they and their

parent will be required to sit before the Discipline Council.


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Reporting an Absence When a student is absent, the parent or guardian must phone the school at 281-501-1298 before 7:30

AM on the first day of absence. If the length of the absence is definitively reported on the first call (e.g.

my child will be absent for two days) then no further calls are necessary. If the length of the absence

cannot be definitively reported on the first call, then the parent or guardian must make a call on each

day of the absence. If no call is made, the school will attempt to call the home between 9:00 and 10:00

AM.

Returning to School Following an Absence A Note from Parent/Guardian. When returning to school following an absence, the student must report to the office with a note written by the parent or guardian stating the dates and number of days absent and the reasons for the absence. This note must be presented before 7:15 AM on the day on which the student returns to school. Likewise, a physicians documentation of an illness must be submitted to the main office on the day the student returns to school.

Re-admittance Form. Students who return from an absence must get a Re-admittance Form from the front office before returning to class. The student must present the Re-admittance Form to the teacher of each class that was missed. The signed Re-admittance Form should be left with the last teacher of the day.

Missing Academic Work due to an Absence At the outset of the school year, all students will receive a Course Syllabus which will have a list of

expectations, procedures, and grading policies for assignments and assessments. Some teachers may

also provide a website for students with specific information about their courses which could be used as

a resource when students are absent. Students should be aware of class policies regarding absences for

tests, absences on days when tests are announced, and on making up work missed during an absence.

These policies will be in each Course Syllabus. The primary responsibility for work missed during an

absence rests with the student. Teachers should be willing to provide reasonable assistance to students

who request help after an absence.

Missing Exams due to an Absence A student who misses an exam will be given time to make it up. Any student who misses an exam must

present a doctors note to be able to receive full credit for that exam. Any student who returns to

school without a doctors note will not receive full credit for the exam. Up to 20% of the exam grade

may be deducted.

Extracurricular Participation on Days of Absence Students who are absent or who go home sick on a given day are not allowed on that day to attend or

participate in any after-school or evening activity sponsored by the school. Students who are absent or

go home sick on any regular scheduled school day prior to a weekend event may not be allowed to

participate in any school activity that takes place during that weekend. Failing to adhere to this policy

may jeopardize participation in future activities.


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Dismissal/Illness During the School Day A student who becomes ill during the school day is to report to the nurses office. The school will

contact the parent or guardian who may then come to the school to sign the student out. Students may

not contact parents from his/her cell phone to ask parents/guardians to pick them up early. No student

will be released from school unless signed-out by a parent or guardian. If a student becomes ill at work,

the students should inform both his/her direct supervisor as well as the staff from the Corporate Work

Study Program. Efforts will be made to arrange a pick up. Students who leave work early will be

responsible for making up a full day of work. Not doing so will impact the students Corporate Work-

Study grade.

Professional Appointments Students must be signed-out by a parent/guardian at the time of release for the appointment.

Students returning from an appointment must check-in at the Main Office.

All efforts should be made to schedule appointments around work days.

Tardiness It is imperative that students arrive on time to school, class, and work. Tardiness to school, class or work

is not acceptable. Waking up late, missing the bus, car trouble, traffic, bad weather, etc. will not be

accepted as an excused tardy.

If a student is late to school, he/she must check in with the Main Office for a tardy slip. Students that

are late to any class will be marked tardy. Five (5) accumulated tardies, in any class, will result in

administrative disciplinary action which will include serving a Penance Hall (PH). In addition, students

will receive an unexcused absence for the fifth tardy. Eight (8) tardies will result in the addition of a

parent/guardian meeting with the Administration and possible further consequences. If a student

reaches ten (10) tardies he/she must serve a Saturday PH and will be assessed a second unexcused

absence. Any student that reaches 12 tardies will be placed on Behavioral probation. After the fifteenth

tardy, students will be assessed a third unexcused tardy and may be required to go before the Discipline

Council.

Students going to work should check in by 7:15 AM and remain in the designated area until the buses

load. Students tardy to Corporate Work Study may be assigned to Penance Hall for any and all tardies.

The buses for work leave promptly at 7:30 AM. If a student misses the bus for work, they will be

required to return home and will be counted absent for that work day. The student must arrange to

make up the work on his/her own time. Not doing so will impact the students Corporate Work-Study

grade.

Truancy A student is truant if he/she:

Is absent from school without the permission of a parent or guardian.

Leaves the school grounds once he/she has reported for classes without the permission of the

Administration.


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In case of truancy, the parent or guardian will be notified immediately. Truant students are subject to

suspension and other disciplinary action. Repeated truancy is cause for expulsion.

Severe Weather -School Closing In case of severe weather conditions, students are to listen to local radio/TV broadcasts to learn of the

school's closing and reopening. Generally, Cristo Rey Jesuit will follow the plan of Houston public

schools (HISD). The school is equipped with SchoolReach from which the school can send emergency

notification. Please be sure your contact information is accurate and up to date with the school office.

Bullying Cristo Rey Jesuit prohibits acts of bullying, intimidation, and harassment. Cristo Rey Jesuit endeavors to

create a safe atmosphere where students are free from bullying in all forms including: cyber, physical,

verbal, and social. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful and

representative of the entire Cristo Rey network, and to refrain from bullying behaviors such as those

that are:

1. Hurtful

2. Teasing/Mocking

3. Threatening

4. Offensive and/or Inappropriate in nature.

Definition: Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or

perceived power imbalance. StopBullying.gov

Types of Bullying: Cyber bullying is saying or writing mean things using electronic sources such as:

telephone/cellphones, computers, tablets (social media sites, text messages, instant messages,

web sites, video chats, etc.)

Physical bullying is hurting a persons possessions or body:

o Tripping/pushing

o Hitting/kicking/pinching

o Spitting

o Making mean or rude hand gestures

o Taking or breaking someones things

o Verbal bullying is writing or saying mean things:

o Name-calling

o Teasing

o Threatening to cause harm

o Taunting

o Inappropriate sexual comments

Social bullying (referred to as relational bullying), is hurting someones reputation or

relationships:

o Spreading rumors about someone

o Telling other children to not be friends with someone


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o Embarrassing someone in public

o Leaving someone out on purpose

- Adapted from Stopbullying.gov

Reporting Procedures Students are encouraged to immediately report acts of bullying to a Cristo Rey Jesuit faculty/staff

member (administrator, counselor, teacher, etc.). If a student would like to report anonymously, she/he

can submit a written account of the events and place them in the confidential drop box located in the

front office. Counselors will assist school officials in resolving bullying offenses.

Consequences Students who are found to be engaging in bullying behaviors will be subjected to disciplinary action.

Caf and Lunch Procedures Food is only permitted in the Caf and courtyard areas (this includes breakfast). Throughout the entire

lunch period students must remain in designated areas unless otherwise allowed by a member of Cristo

Rey Jesuit staff. Designated Areas for lunch include: Caf, courtyard areas, Chapel, Library or Office of

Campus Ministry.

Students are expected to keep the Caf, courtyard areas and building clean and are responsible for

cleaning up after themselves; they are not to leave garbage or debris behind them.

Lunch is to be brought from home each day or purchased if available from the school caterer. Parents

are NOT allowed to drop off fast food or food from restaurants. Students are not permitted to have

food delivered or brought to them from any restaurant or fast food establishments.

Free and Reduced Lunch Cristo Rey Jesuit provides breakfast and lunch available for purchase each school weekday. A federal

lunch program allows qualifying students to eat breakfast and lunch for free or at a reduced price.

Cristo Rey Jesuit highly encourages the involvement of each household in the free and reduced-price

lunch program. Applications are available after July 1 of each year. Cristo Rey Jesuit will send

applications home prior to the beginning of school. The following criteria will be used to determine a

childs eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits:

Income

1. Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levels

1. Categorical or Automatic Eligibility

2. Household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance

for Needy Families (TANF), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Program Participant

3. Childs status as foster child, homeless, runaway, migrant, or displaced by a declared disaster

4. Childs enrollment in Head Start or Even Start


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Income Eligibility For those households that qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on income, an adult in the

household must fill out a free and reduced-price meal application and return it to Caitlin Bond, Assistant

Director of Finance and Facilities, through the front office. Those individuals filling out the application

will need to provide the following information:

1. Names of all household members

2. Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member

3. Last 4 digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the

application, or if the adult does not have a social security number, check the box for I do not

have a Social Security Number

4. Signature of an adult household member attesting that the information provided is correct

Categorical or Program Eligibility Cristo Rey Jesuit is working with local agencies to identify all children who are categorically and program eligible. Cristo Rey Jesuit will notify the households of these children that they do not need to complete an application. Any household that does not receive a letter and feels it should have should contact Caitlin Bond, Assistant Director of Finance and Facilities. Any household that wishes to decline benefits should contact Caitlin Bond.

Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility only. All information will be kept strictly confidential, including eligibility status. Applications may also be verified by the school officials at any time during the school year.

Determining Eligibility Under provision of the free and reduced-price meal policy, Caitlin Bond, Assistant Director of Finance

and Facilities, will review applications and determine eligibility. Households or guardians dissatisfied

with the Reviewing Officials eligibility determination may wish to discuss the decision with the

Reviewing Official on an informal basis. Households wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on

the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to Lori Hessel, Director of Finance and

Facilities.

Unexpected Circumstances If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should

contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the

households income falls at or below current income eligibility guidelines.

For questions regarding the free and reduced-price lunch program, Mr. Henry Sustaita can be reached

through the following means:

Phone Number: 281-501-1298 ext. 163

Email Address: [email protected]


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Cellular Phones and Electronic Devices The use and/or possession of cell phones and other electronic devices is permitted within certain

guidelines and at a students own risk. Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston strongly

discourages students from bringing cell phones and/or other expensive electronic devices. Cristo Rey

Jesuit is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Cell phones and electronic devices are prohibited in the classroom, locker rooms, hallways, and

bathroom at all times during, the school day. Cell phones and electronic devices (including ear-buds)

will be allowed before school (7:15 AM), during lunch, and after school (4:00 PM) only. Areas

designated for cell phone and electronic device use are: Caf, courtyard, and school grounds outside of

buildings. Students may appropriately use cell phones and electronic devices in the designated areas

only during lunch or unless otherwise specifically allowed by a teacher or staff member. Any

inappropriate use of cell phones and other electronic devices during this time including but not limited

to loud volume, vulgar language, ear-buds being displayed, photography, cheating, sexting, asking

parents to leave early, texting/contacting students who are in class, etc. will be cause to confiscate the

cell phone and/or electronic device and a loss of this privilege.

The first time a cell phone and/or electronic device(s) is/are confiscated, it/they will be kept for a full

day at which time the students parent or guardian may come retrieve the item(s). Cristo Rey Jesuit

reserves the right to search through any and all activity and content on the device. To receive the

item(s) back the student must show what activity he/she was doing with the device(s) when it/they

were confiscated (was the student texting, calling, taking pictures, etc.). The school reserves the right to

remove any content.

The second offense will result in the device(s) being confiscated for one full week at which time the

students parent or guardian may come retrieve the item(s). Cristo Rey Jesuit reserves the right to

search through any and all activity and content on the device. To receive the item(s) back the student

must show what activity he/she was doing with the device(s) when it/they were confiscated.

The third offense will result in the device(s) being confiscated for the remainder of the school year at

which time the students parent or guardian may come retrieve the item(s). Cristo Rey Jesuit reserves

the right to search through any and all activity and content on the device.

Should any material on an electronic device be found which is deemed inappropriate, students may face

behavioral consequences which may include expulsion.

Change of Address/Telephone As soon as a change is made in a home or work address or telephone number, please notify the school

office in writing. In the event of an emergency, it is very important that the school be kept up-to-date on

information for our records.


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Clubs and Extracurricular Activities Participating in clubs and extracurricular activities is a privilege. Students participating in any club or

extracurricular activity are expected to follow all guidelines set forth by the club or organization.

Students that do not follow the guidelines established by the club or organization in which they are

participating may be asked to withdraw from that organization and forfeit any privileges that are part of

that organization. As with all activities, students that are not in good academic and/or behavioral

standing, including but not limited to excessive incomplete assignments, excessive tardies and/or

excessive Penance Halls, may be asked to remove themselves or discontinue from participating in these

activities.

Contacting Faculty You may feel free to discuss matters with the Administration at any time. To avoid delays, it is usually

better to call for an appointment prior to coming. If you wish to talk to a teacher, you may make an

appointment by requesting a conference and a time will be arranged that is convenient to both parties.

Teachers will not be called from their rooms to talk to a parent while classes are in session.

Parents and students should not attempt to telephone faculty members at their personal phones.

Counseling High school is often a difficult transitional time for students. In keeping with the philosophy of Cristo

Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston, regular counseling services are available for each and

every student. This includes group sessions offered which deal with a variety of issues. Participation in

individual and/or group counseling is on a volunteer basis and in no way is intended to suggest that any

student has any particular issue.

Dance Policies Attendance Students who are absent or who go home sick on a given day are not allowed on that day to attend or participate in any after-school or evening activity sponsored by the school. Students who are absent or go home sick on any regular scheduled school day prior to a weekend event will not be allowed to participate in any school activity that takes place during that weekend. Failing to adhere to this policy may jeopardize participation in future activities.

Breathalyzers Students are subject to breathalyzers before, during and after the dance. If there is any suspicious

behavior suspected during the dance, it may result in the student or guest being asked to leave, and/or

disciplinary actions.


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Dress Code Cristo Rey Jesuit will follow the dress code common to all high schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-

Houston.

Formal Dances (Prom, Christmas Dance, etc.)

Women: After 5:00 p.m. dress attire. Formal dress must be in good taste, modest and

appropriate. No low cut, bare midriffs or backless dresses may be worn. All dresses must be

floor length. Dress shoes required.

Men: Suit or tuxedo preferred; sport coat, dress slacks, dress shirt, tie, dress shoes, and socks

required. No head covering.

Dresses must be approved by the Prom Chair before the dance.

Semi-Formal Dances (Homecoming, etc.)

Women: Dress or skirt and blouse must be in good taste, modest and appropriate. No bare

midriffs or backless dresses may be worn. All dresses or skirts must hit the top of the knee.

Dress shoes required.

Men: Sport coat, dress slacks, dress shirt, tie, dress shoes, and socks required. No head

covering.

Casual Dances (Orientation, Back-to-School, After-game dances, etc.)

Women: Jeans and a t-shirt are required unless otherwise specified by the Dean of Students.

Clothing must be in good taste, modest and appropriate. No backless or strapless blouses or

dresses; no halter or tube tops; no bare midriffs.

Men: Clothing must be in good taste, modest and appropriate. Jeans and a t-shirt are often

required. No cut-off shirts, bare midriffs, or head coverings. Shorts must be below the knee.

The Administration has the final say on all dress code policies.

Guest Policy Cristo Rey Jesuit will host dances throughout the school year, dates will be determined during the

summer. If the dance is open for students to bring guests, each Cristo Rey Jesuit student is permitted to

bring one guest to each event. All guests are expected to follow all rules and guidelines set forth in the

Cristo Rey Jesuit Handbook. All guests, and their legal guardian, must submit the signed guest

permission form specific to each dance and submit it with the purchase of their dance ticket. Only one

guest per Cristo Rey Jesuit student is allowed.

The guest policy is subject to change at the discretion of the Dean of Students and Administration.

Homecoming Guest Policy Guests must be enrolled in high school, and age 14-18. Guests must present a school ID at the entrance

to the dance. All guests must have a Guest Policy form completed in order to purchase a ticket to the

dance.

Prom Guest Policy Guest may be age 14-20. All guests who are not enrolled in school are subject to a background check

and must provide a copy of an identification card with the signed guest permission form.


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Lock-in All dances will have a lock in from 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Students and guests who arrive past 9:00 PM will not be permitted to enter the dance. Students will not be permitted to leave the dance prior to 11:00 PM. Any violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action which may include exclusion from future events.

Personal Items Purses, backpacks, jackets, and large personal items are required to be checked in at the entrance.

Students who need access to items that have been checked in may retrieve their items at any time

during the dance.

Discipline The rules and policies of the school are in place so that each student has opportunity to learn and grow

in a professional, safe, challenging, rewarding, and Catholic environment. When these rules or policies

are violated the environment and learning at Cristo Rey Jesuit suffers.

Students are responsible for their choices, actions, and words. These choices have consequences.

Procedures Teacher Consequence A teacher consequence is given for infractions which occur and which are not considered major

infractions. These infractions include things such as isolated incidents of being out of uniform and

classroom disruptions. Students who receive a teacher consequence must report as directed by the

teacher.

Penance Hall (PH) A Penance Hall (PH), including Saturday PH, may be given for more serious rule infractions such as

disrespect, consistent classroom disruption, uniform violations, tardies, and other such infractions.

Students who receive a PH must report after school as directed by the Dean of Student Affairs. Students

that receive a Saturday PH must report to school in their school uniforms, at the assigned time, to

perform supervised cleaning duties around the campus. Parents are responsible for student attendance

and transportation when a PH has been assigned to a student, especially when a Saturday PH has been

assigned. Students that fail to attend Penance Hall will be subject to further disciplinary consequences

including additional PHs.

Formal Disciplinary Meeting and Letter After 3 PH's or a more serious disciplinary incident, the student will meet with a member of the

Administration. After this meeting, the Administration will make a decision as to the next step of the

disciplinary process. A letter or written form that makes any incident or behavior of misconduct a

matter of record will be formally documented and become part of the students permanent record.

Continued or repeated behavior will result in more serious consequences.


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Disciplinary Probation The Administration may place a student on disciplinary probation. The parent or guardian will be

notified of the students probationary status and the conditions attached to that status. If the student

fails to meet the conditions of the probation during the specified time, the student will be required to sit

before the Discipline Council and may be asked to withdraw from Cristo Rey Jesuit.

In-school Suspension Suspension is a grave penalty imposed for serious offenses. Suspension revokes the rights and privileges

normally extended to Cristo Rey Jesuit students for the duration of the suspension. Suspended students

are responsible for all class work and assignments missed during the time of suspension. Students may

not participate in or attend any extracurricular, athletic, or social event that occurs on the day(s) he/she

is suspended.

Home Suspension For any reason deemed necessary by the Administration, such as the arrest of a student or concerns for

a students emotional stability, the Administration reserves the right to place the student on home study

until the matter is resolved to the satisfaction of the school.

Discipline Council Students that have serious or repeated acts of misconducts may be required to sit before the Discipline

Council with their parents. The Discipline Council is composed of the Director of Academics, Dean of

Academics, Dean of Student Affairs, a Corporate Work-Study Program representative, two teachers, and

a counselor. The purpose of the Discipline Council is to advise the Director of Academics and the

Director of Corporate Work-Study on serious discipline matters. Students and their parents will be

notified of the decision in a timely manner.

Expulsion Expulsion may result from grievous cases of misconduct including, but not limited to, the following:

Abusive language, violence, threats of violence or disrespectful behavior towards a member of

the faculty, a fellow student, or a guest of the school.

Acts of theft or vandalism against the school, school property or the personal property of a

teacher, staff, volunteer, or student.

Excessive tardies and/or absences from school, whether or not it detracts from the students

academic performance.

Repeated truancy.

The possession, use and/or distribution of alcohol, marijuana or other controlled substances on

school grounds or at (or before) school sponsored events.

Violation of the Standards of Academic Integrity published in this handbook.

A second suspension in one year, whet

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