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2019-2020
PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK
Respect, Excellence, Service 1400 Moss Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
Phone (504) 482-1193 | Fax (504) 483-8671 www.cabrinihigh.com | email: [email protected]
Cabrini High Schoolfounded 1959
Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Approved by The Louisiana State Department of Education
Accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement
Member of National Catholic Education Association
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Attendance Office 483-8682
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Counselors:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction pg. 1
Mission Statement, History, Philosophy and Disponibilità pg. 2
Academic Program pg. 4
Course Offerings pg. 4
Grading System pg. 6
Credit Requirements pg. 10
Discipline pg. 13
Attendance pg. 17
Special Student Services pg. 19
Awards pg. 21
Financial Obligations pg. 22
General Information pg. 23
Personal Appearance pg. 28
Community Responsibilities pg. 30
Social Code pg. 31
Technology Acceptable Use Policy pg. 32
Parent-Student Agreement pg. 36
INTRODUCTION
The primary purpose of Cabrini High School is the faith development of its students. With thisas its goal, the Gospel values and teachings of our faith are integrated throughout the school curriculaand programs.
The religion program, which includes classroom instruction, prayer and worship opportunities,retreats and service programs, articulates the unique Catholic Cabrinian identity of the school in itsfaith development of the students, as well as that of the total school community. Therefore, it isessential that every student participate fully in the total program.
There is no better physical setting to accomplish this goal than the Holy Ground and serenecampus that faces tranquil Bayou St. John and the historic oak-lined Esplanade Avenue. Where bestfor a young lady to grow, learn, and mature then where a canonized saint of the Catholic Churchwalked, lived, and worked. It is here where St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Mother Cabrini) grew herNew Orleans mission.
Cabrini High School is an accredited, private Catholic school for girls under the direction of theMissionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The school is named for St. Frances Xavier Cabrini,the foundress of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart and America's first citizen saint.
Personalized attention and individual concern describe Cabrini’s nurturing environment. Asone faculty member expressed it, "Cabrini offers students the opportunity to receive a sound educationin a close, caring environment." Indeed, Cabrini exists for its students.
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Mission Statement of Cabrini High School
The Mission of Cabrini High School is to educate the minds and hearts of young women in the Catholic Cabrinian tradition thus instilling the principles of respect, excellence, and service.
History of Cabrini High School
Centerpiece of the Cabrini campus is the historic Esplanade Avenue building designed andlived in by Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, foundress of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heartreligious congregation. Mother Cabrini and her order used the Esplanade building as an orphanage andconvent from 1905 until 1959.
In 1959 the building and land stretching from Esplanade Avenue to Bayou St. John reopened asCabrini High School, a private, accredited, college preparatory Catholic High School in New Orleans.Cabrini High School, grades 8 through 12, continues Mother Cabrini’s work of educating the mindsand hearts of young women and inspiring them to achieve all things in their futures with the help ofGod.
The Philosophy of Cabrini High School
Founded and sponsored by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cabrini HighSchool educates young women according to Catholic Cabrinian tradition.
Our college preparatory curriculum encourages students of diverse races, creeds, nationalities,and socio-economic backgrounds to discover their God-given talents through our commitment toacademic excellence, spiritual development, and social growth.
Governed by the Sisters and guided by a board of trustees, the faculty and staff as laycollaborators foster respect for each person’s dignity and prepare students to confront difficulties,accept responsibilities, and serve their community.
"If we train the mind, we thereby educate the heart (the whole person) and instill into our youththe principles of religion and honesty so that they will become good Christian citizens."
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Disponibilità is an Italian expression of Mother Cabrini's which is defined as "availability;willingness to do whatever it takes; an openness." As Cabrinian educators, we commit to the life ofservice and selflessness that Mother Cabrini lived. We pledge to give ourselves for the advancement ofour students and expect them to do the same for themselves and all others in the school community.
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THE CABRINI STUDENT
As an integral part of the Cabrini High School community, each student must realize there are responsibilities, which she is expected to fulfill.
These responsibilities include:
1. Demonstrating an ever-growing faith in God 2. Exhibiting sound moral character through her behavior 3. Fulfilling her academic potential while always striving for her personal best 4. Upholding school policies and regulations
5. Including her family in school-related activities 6. Participating in extracurricular activities 7. Showing pride in Cabrini and in herself 8. Demonstrating school spirit at school and in the community 9. Using respectful language and demonstrating respectful behavior in relating to others 10. Involving herself in community service and activities which promote social justice
To the extent that a Cabrini student fulfills these responsibilities, she becomes a role model for her peers and younger women, and a leader in the community.
CORE VALUES
RESPECT -Pursuing a way of life that demonstrates an active relationship with God
-Fostering the self-esteem and dignity of each person as uniquely created by God
-Exhibiting integrity, self-worth and pride in accomplishments
-Promoting the understanding and acceptance of cultural, religious, racial,and intellectual differences
EXCELLENCE -Pursuing academic excellence
-Striving to achieve one's personal best
-Fostering personal, spiritual, and intellectual development
-Promoting life-long learning
-Exhibiting sound moral character and behavior
SERVICE -Responding with sensitivity to the needs of others in the tradition of Mother Cabrini
-Giving of time and self for the benefit of others
-Participating in activities which promote social justice When interacting with all members of the Cabrini Community, each person is expected to act in conformity with the Mission Statement and Core Values (Respect, Excellence and Service) ofCabrini High School.
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THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Cabrini's college preparatory program is designed to provide each graduate with a strong,broad-based education that will allow her not only to fare but also to flourish in today's increasinglycomplex world.
The school's commitment to academic excellence can be seen in its low faculty-student ratio,which affords students more personal and individual attention, in its students' above-average collegeentrance test scores, in its varied Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and Dual Enrollment courseofferings, and in its required 28 credits for graduation (35 credits for students entering as pre-freshmen).
Cabrini believes that quality education fulfills the spirit of the Missionary Sisters of the SacredHeart and their mission to promote respect for life and the dignity of women.
Leadership Council – The Leadership Council committee members, in collaboration with thePrincipal, evaluate current curricular practices and discuss, research and suggest alternatives forimproving the instructional and learning levels at Cabrini.
I COURSE OFFERINGSRELIGION English V Honors
Religion 8 Creative Writing I and II
Religion I Southern Literature
Religion II Film Studies
Religion III Greek Mythology
Religion IV
ENGLISH FINE ARTS
Reading I Beginning Chorus
English 8 Beginning Orchestra
English I Fine Arts Survey A – Performing Arts
English I Honors Fine Arts Survey B – Visual Arts
English II Theater I and II
English II Honors Speech I and II
English III Music Theory I and II
English IV AP Music Theory *
AP English Language & Composition * Art I and II
AP English Literature & Composition * AP Drawing *
English V Piano I and II
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MATHEMATICS SOCIAL STUDIES
Introductory Algebra and Math Lab Western Civilization
Algebra I Western Civilization Honors
Algebra I Honors AP Human Geography *
Geometry U.S. History
Geometry Honors AP U.S. History *
Algebra II World History
Algebra II Honors AP World History *
Problem Solving (ACT Prep) Civics
Advanced Math – Pre-Calculus AP Government & Politics: U.S. *
Advanced Math – Pre-Calculus Honors Psychology
Algebra III AP Psychology *
Calculus Contemporary Issues
AP Calculus AB * Economics I and II
AP Statistics * Law Studies
College Algebra – Dual Enrollment UNO Holocaust
College Trigonometry – Dual Enrollment UNO
Computer Applications I SCIENCE
Computer Applications II / Digital Graphics Physical Science
AP Computer Science Principles * Physical Science Honors
Biology I
Biology I Honors
Human Anatomy and Physiology
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Human Anatomy and Physiology Honors
French I AP Biology II *
French II Chemistry I
French III Chemistry I Honors
French III Honors AP Chemistry II *
AP French Language * Environmental Science
French V Honors Genetics Honors
Spanish I Marine Science Honors
Spanish II Physics
Spanish III AP Physics I *
Spanish III Honors Forensic Science A: Applied Biology Honors
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCIENCE
Spanish V Honors Forensic Science B: Applied Chemistry and Physics Honors
AP Spanish Language *
AP Spanish Literature AP * CLASSICAL STUDIES
Latin I
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Health and Physical Education 8
Health and Physical Education I A & B
Health and Physical Education II A & B
Health and Physical Education III A & B
Health and Physical Education IV Strength and Conditioning
* Students are required to take the AP College Board exam when enrolled in an AP course.
FuelEducation (FuelED) courses are on-line courses that students may be approved to take at Cabrini.Students must receive teacher and administrative approval before enrolling. Grades earned onapproved FuelEd courses will be considered part of a student’s transcript.
II GRADING SYSTEM
A. Grade Reporting: Report Cards are issued at the end of each semester. Report Cardswill be posted through iNOW/Chalkable. A mid-term report is also issued to assessstudent progress. Students have seven (7) school days from the date the Report Cardsare issued to challenge the reported grade for that marking period. After this time, allgrades are final. Current grades on assessments and homework assignments areavailable for students and parents through iNOW/Chalkable. Students and parents areresponsible for setting up their separate iNOW/Chalkable accounts. Instructions will bemade available at the start of the year. Students and parents are responsible forkeeping themselves informed of grades, attendance, and discipline. (Disciplinerecords are also posted through iNOW/Chalkable).
While continuous efforts are made to ensure accuracy in electronic postings and grade reporting, this system is provided as a convenience. Grades and other information provided by this system are not official records. In the case of grade discrepancies, the teacher must be contacted.
Students' data which includes full name, birth date, social security number, and transcript will be shared with the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) through the Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) and the post-secondary education institution(s) to which each student applies through the Board of Regents and LDE. LOSFA nor any institution will give students' personal information
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to any agency not listed above unless required to do so by law or as necessary to pay thestudent's TOPS award, other scholarships, grants or aid, or to process an application to the institution. Students' social security numbers will be electronically encrypted so thatit cannot be viewed by anyone.
B. Grades: Student evaluations may be based on multiple assessments including, but not limited to: Semester exams, tests, quizzes, assignments, and class participation.
Letter grades are as follows: A 100 – 90
B 89 – 82 C 81 – 75D 74 – 70 F Below 70I Incomplete
C. Numerical grades will appear on each report. The semester grade for each course is calculated by the cumulative average of all weighted grading categories in that course earned during the semester. Semester averages are used for the calculation of the final GPA and are part of the permanent school record. If a student fails the 1st semester, she will not receive credit for that semester unless she receives a C or higher in the 2nd semester. If a student fails the 2nd semester, she will not receive credit for that semester. If a student fails both semesters, she will receive no credit for either semester.
EXAMPLES:1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER CREDIT
F C, B, or A Full Credit
F D 1/2 credit
A, B, C, or D F 1/2 credit
F F No Credit
D. Algebra I Grades: A pre-freshman enrolled in Algebra I must earn a year average(numerical average of Semester 1 and 2) of 75 or higher in order to qualify for the nextmathematics course. A pre-freshman who fails Semester 1 must earn at least a grade of"C" for Semester 2 and a numerical year average of 75 or higher to qualify for the nextmathematics course. Based on grades and teacher recommendation, a pre-freshmanmay be offered remediation through Credit Recovery or be required to repeat Algebra I.A pre-freshman who passes Semester 1, but fails Semester 2 must repeat the courseduring her freshman year regardless of the year numerical average. A freshmanenrolled in Algebra I must earn a year average (numerical average of Semester 1 and 2)of 75 or higher or will be required to attend Credit Recovery at Cabrini in the summerimmediately following the school year. A freshman who fails Semester 1 must earn atleast a grade of "C" for Semester 2 and a numerical year average of 75 or higher or willbe required to attend Credit Recovery at Cabrini in the summer immediately followingthe school year. A freshman who passes Semester 1, but fails Semester 2 must attendCredit Recovery regardless of the year numerical average.
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E. Grade Point Average (GPA): GPA's are determined by dividing the sum of all quality points assigned to each semester grade by twice the number of credits. Driver Education grades are not included in determining student’s GPA. Rank is unofficial until confirmed at the end of a student’s senior year.
F. Pre-Freshmen courses not for high school credit are not calculated in a student’s cumulative GPA. Honors high school credits from elementary or other schools will only be credited as a regular course. No honors credit will be awarded. Grades earned from NOCCA or other schools are not calculated into a student's cumulative GPA without prior approval.
G. Quality Points: A = 4 points D = 1 point B = 3 points F = 0 points C = 2 points I = 0 points
An extra quality point is awarded for a grade of A, B, or C for each Honors, AP and Dual Enrollment course. No credit is awarded for an incomplete grade. At the end of the semester, an Incomplete may result in failure of the course if incomplete work is notsubmitted satisfactorily.
H. Honor Roll: At the end of each semester students who have maintained a scholasticaverage of 4.0 or above will receive recognition by being placed on Cabrini's Principal'sHonor Roll. Those students with a scholastic average of 3.5 to 3.9 will be placed onthe Alpha Honor Roll. Those students with a scholastic average of 3.0 to 3.4 will be placed on the Beta Honor Roll. Students with a D or F in any subject will be excluded from the honor roll regardless of GPA.
I. The following organizations have a minimal GPA requirement for eligibility for admissions and participation:
1. National Honor Society: This organization recognizes students whodemonstrate outstanding accomplishments in the areas of academics, character,leadership, and service. Members serve the school by sponsoring theThanksgiving food drive and by tutoring students in need of help. The SedesSapientiae Chapter of NHS at Cabrini is governed by the National HonorSociety (NHS) constitution and local bylaws. NHS is a program of the NationalAssociation of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Sophomores, juniors, andseniors are invited to apply for membership if they have earned a 3.5 semesterand cumulative GPA during the fall semester. Effective with the class of 2022,a student must have a 3.6 semester and cumulative GPA at the end of the firstsemester to apply. In addition to the stated standard for scholarship, students areassessed equally on the standards of leadership, service, and character. Herdiscipline record must follow the local NHS constitution guidelines, whichstates a member may not have more than one (1) Major (or the equivalent ofminors).
After reviewing a students’ application, teacher recommendations, anddiscipline record, invitations for membership are issued to candidates by amajority vote of the NHS Faculty Council. Additional information on the
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selection process is available from the NHS advisor or school principal. Toremain in good standing with the National Honor Society, members mustmaintain the above standards, actively participate in chapter activities, andcontinue to fulfill all the criteria regarding leadership, character, and service asoutlined in the National Honor Society handbook, constitution, and bylaws.
2. Student Council: Executive Board officers must have and maintain a mid-
term and semester GPA of 2.5 and meet the criteria as stated in the StudentCouncil constitution. Homeroom senators must have and maintain a mid-termand semester GPA of 2.5 and meet the criteria as stated in the constitution. To be eligible to run for any office, a student must meet the GPA requirements,
have no more than two (2) majors and meet constitution guidelines. Any act ofdisrespect or dishonesty may make a student ineligible to run.
3. Athletic Teams: To meet LHSAA eligibility requirements for the first semester of the 2019-2020 school year, a student shall have earned at least (6) units and have a 2.0 GPA (the average of first and second semester GPA) from the previous school year. To meet LHSAA eligibility requirements for the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year, a student shall pass any combination of at least six (6) half (.5) units from the first semester. To meet Cabrini eligibility requirements, a student must maintain a mid-term and semester GPA of 2.0 and pass 6 (six) of 7 (seven) courses to be eligible for the next 9-week period. When Mid-Term Reports and Report Cards are issued, the Athletic Director and the head coach will check all team members' academic progress. Students who have a failing average in a class may not be dismissed early from that class to participate in an athletic event. The student isresponsible for monitoring her grades. Further guidelines concerning athletic eligibility and discipline requirements are stated in the Athletic Handbook.
4. Cheerleading and Dance Team: All members must maintain a mid-term and semester GPA of 2.0 and meet all requirements as set down by their respective constitution. When Mid-Term Reports and Report Cards are issued, the AthleticDirector and the head coach will check all team members' academic progress. Additional requirements and guidelines are stated in the respective teams’ constitutions.
J. Swing Time: Juniors and Seniors who earn the grade of “82” or better in all courses are released from Prime Time homeroom. Students may choose to report to the library,computer lab, writing lab, math lab, science lab, designated locations or have an extended lunch. Underclassmen may qualify for Swing Time in January after first semester Report Cards are issued. Grades are checked on the 26th of each month or at the end of an official grading period if it falls in that month. Students who drop below the requirement forfeit Swing Time, and must return to homeroom until the 26th of the next month.
K. Homework Hall: Students who miss three (3) or more homework assignments in a class will be assigned to Homework (HW) Hall for six (6) Prime Time periods. Students
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club meetings during this time. Students may sign out to a lab only with advanced written notice from the teacher. The Assistant Principal will send an email notification to parents when their daughter has been assigned to HW Hall. Students who fail to
report to HW Hall will receive a minor. A student who has been assigned to HW Hall more than three (3) times will be required to serve HW Hall on a designated Saturday.
L. Sustained Silent Reading (SSR): Students are expected to actively participate in Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) during the designated times of the school day. During
SSR, students are expected to be reading a novel, which can include non-fiction, poetry or the Bible (See pg. 33, #2). Math courses during second time block will use SSR time for math standardized test preparation.
M. Exams: Prior to exams, textbooks must be checked and returned to teachers at the time of the exam. This applies to semester classes in December and all classes in May. Students will not be allowed to take their exam for the course if the textbook is not
returned at this time. Seniors who maintain a class average of an “A” 90 or higher both semesters are eligible for second semester exam exemptions for full-year courses only.
Seniors may not have been absent more than three (3) times from class for eachsemester to qualify for exemption in that class. Departments or teachers do have theoption to include additional requirements for senior exemptions. Half-credit, DualEnrollment, and AP courses are not eligible for exemptions. Senior exemptions are aprivilege and not a right.
III CREDIT REQUIREMENTS A. The minimum number of credits required for promotion at the end of each
year is as follows:
Incoming Pre-Freshmen Incoming Freshmen
Pre-Freshmen 7 Freshmen 7
Freshmen 14 Sophomores 14
Sophomores 21 Juniors 21
Juniors 28 Seniors 28
Seniors 35
B. All students, including seniors, must recover ALL failures incurred byattending Cabrini's Credit Recovery program during the summer. State Lawstipulates that a maximum of two (2) credits may be earned in Cabrini's CreditRecovery program. Therefore, any student who fails more than two (2) credits duringa school year may not be eligible to return to Cabrini High the following school year. Asenior who fails any semester or year-long course will not be allowed to participate inthe Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises. A diploma will be issued after failure is remediated in Cabrini's Credit Recovery program. A student who fails tomeet the Cabrini graduation requirements but meets all state requirements may chooseto receive an alternative Archdiocesan diploma but may not participate in theBaccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises.
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Graduation Requirements for Cabrini High Diploma + For students entering as 9th grade:
DEPARTMENT COURSES CREDITS
Religion Religion I, II, III, IV 4.0
English ** English I*, English II*, English III, English IV (Students whoearn English I prior to 9th grade must take one of the following: English Language and Composition AP, English Literature and Composition AP or English V*)
4.0
Mathematics ** Algebra I*, Geometry*, Algebra II*, Advanced Math* (Students who earn Algebra I credit prior to 9th grade must take one of the following: Algebra III, Calculus, Calculus APor Statistics AP, College Algebra – Dual Enrollment UNO or College Trigonometry – Dual Enrollment UNO)
4.0
Science Biology I*, Chemistry* and two credits of the following: Physical Science*, Physics, Physics I AP, Environmental Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology*, Biology II AP
4.0
Social Studies Western Civilization*, U.S. History or U.S. History AP, World History or World History AP, Civics or Government &Politics: U.S. AP
4.0
Foreign Language French I & II or Spanish I & II (or two (2) consecutive years, depending on placement)
2.0
Fine Arts Fine Arts Survey A & B or one credit of Art, Music Theory, or Theater
1.0
Health and Physical Education
Health and Physical Education 2.0
Study Skills Dynamics of Effective Study 0.5
Electives 2.5
Total 28.0
*Honors class available **A student must be enrolled in an approved English and Math course as listed in the Graduation Requirements chart each year.
+Research papers are mandatory requirements for graduation as well as for credit in coursesthat assign papers as part of the Cabrini High Writing Plan. All papers assigned as part of theWriting Plan will be submitted through the web program, Turnitin.com. This serviceencourages best practices for using and citing other people's written material. Failure to submitan assigned research paper by the designated date may result in a failure in that course for theyear, regardless of the average otherwise earned by the student. Additionally, a student will receive a grade of “I” for incomplete for the semester until the paper is completed. Even when such failure is remediated in Cabrini's Credit Recovery program, the assigned research paper(s) must be satisfactorily completed for a Cabrini High School diploma to be issued.
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Graduation Requirements for Cabrini High Diploma + For students entering as 8th graders:
DEPARTMENT COURSES CREDITS
Religion Religion 8, I, II, III, IV 5.0
English ** English 8, English I*, English II*, English III, English IV (Students who begin in English I* must also take one of the following: AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, or English V*)
5.0
Mathematics ** Introductory Algebra, Algebra I*, Geometry*, Algebra II*, Advanced Math* (Students who begin in Algebra I* must also take one of the following: Algebra III, Calculus, AP Calculus, or AP Statistics, College Algebra – Dual Enrollment UNO, or College Trigonometry – Dual Enrollment UNO)
5.0
Science Physical Science*, Biology I*, Chemistry* and one of the following: Physics, AP Physics I, Environmental Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology*, AP Biology II
4.0
Social Studies Western Civilization*, U.S. History or AP U.S. History, World History or AP World History, Civics or AP Government & Politics: U.S.
4.0
Foreign Language++ French I, II & III* or Spanish I, II or III* (or three (3) consecutive years, depending on placement)
3.0
Fine Arts Fine Arts Survey A & B or one credit of Art, Music Theory,or Theater
1.0
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education 8, Health and Physical Education 2.5
Study Skills Dynamics of Effective Study 0.5
Electives 5.0
Total 35.0
*Honors class available**A student must be enrolled in an approved English and Math course as listed in the GraduationRequirements chart each year.
+Research papers are mandatory requirements for graduation as well as for credit in coursesthat assign papers as part of the Cabrini High Writing Plan. All papers assigned as part of theWriting Plan will be submitted through the web program, Turnitin.com. This serviceencourages best practices for using and citing other people's written material. Failure to submitan assigned research paper by the designated date may result in a failure in that course for theyear, regardless of the average otherwise earned by the student. Additionally, a student will receive a grade of “I” for incomplete for the semester until the paper is completed. Even when such failure is remediated in Cabrini's Credit Recovery program, the assigned research paper(s) must be satisfactorily completed for a Cabrini High School diploma to be issued.
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++Students assigned to Reading I are required to take only two (2) years of Foreign Language.
C. Retreats/Service Hours: An integral part of the Religion curriculum is attendance atand participation in mandatory grade level retreats, days of service and reflection, andthe fulfillment of required service hours. For more detailed information, see the ServiceHours packet.
Retreats are required for all grade levels. Students who miss a retreat are required to perform two (2) times the hours of service. Hearts and Hands Day is a mandatory retreat/service day. A student who misses this day must perform two (2) times the hours of service.
Pre-Freshmen 10 hours submitted by Back-to-School Day
Freshmen 15 hours submitted by Back-to-School Day
Sophomores 20 hours submitted by Back-to-School Day
Juniors 50 hours submitted by Back-to-School Day
Seniors 25 hours submitted by Back-to-School Day
D. Senior Overnight Retreat/Service Hours – A graduation requirement for all seniors isattendance at the Senior overnight retreat and the completion of their service hours. Failure to complete Service Hours and Retreat requirements may result in a student not being allowed to participate in the Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises and/or not receiving a Cabrini diploma.
IV DISCIPLINE“Education calls for much discipline and regulation. Regulations are helpful to everyone, for
human nature is prone to tire. Regulations strengthen our character and assure happy success toindividuals and institutions." (Excerpt from a letter written by Mother Cabrini to her Sisters who werestudying at a college in Rome, February, 1909).
The school expects each student to capitalize on the spiritual, academic, and culturalopportunities afforded her. To facilitate the attainment of these benefits for all students, the followingregulations must be observed.
Since the rules that follow are not intended to be comprehensive, they presuppose goodwill andgood judgment on the part of the student in all circumstances in which she may find herself. Anypublic conduct, including postings on social media, by a student that is not in accordance with theprinciples of the school and the Catholic church’s teachings including, but not limited to, threats ofharm or violence, will not be tolerated and may subject a student to immediate disciplinary actionincluding, but not limited to, disciplinary probation or expulsion.
Cabrini High reserves the right to change its rules. Any such change will be made known byemail a week before the change goes into effect.
Offenses are divided into two categories: minor (m) and Major (M). A detention will be issuedfor each Major (M) offense or five (5) minor offenses. Detention notices will be issued to the student
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on Wednesday to be served on the next Tuesday. Parents may access their daughter’s discipline recordon the online portal. Discipline records will be updated every Wednesday.
For each of the violations listed below, teachers may issue one (1) or more disciplinary referralswhich must be given to the Assistant Principal by the teacher. Disciplinary action is not necessarilylimited to the following offenses. In any circumstance, further sanctions may be imposed.
A. The following are considered minor (m) offenses:1. Late arrival to class or exams2. Uniform violation which includes wearing the uniform in an inappropriate fashion at any
time (see X. Personal Appearance, Pgs. 28-30)3. Failure to wear pressed dress uniform at Mass or designated assemblies4. Gum chewing is prohibited anywhere on campus at all times – before, during, and after
school5. Possession of drinking cup, bottle, or drink in the hallway or classroom other than water.
Drinking cup or bottle must be transparent.6. Failure to report to a teacher when required7. Being in the hall or at the lockers before 7:50AM or during lunch8. Leaving trash on lunch table or littering the school grounds9. Misconduct of any type10. Improper check in/out procedure11. Rude/discourteous behavior/inappropriate language12. Excessive talking or noise13. Failure to attend a club meeting without prior written permission – second time is
considered a Major (M)14. Violation of Jeans Day guidelines (See E. Jeans Day Guidelines, Pg. 30)15. Being out of the classroom without a signed Student Agenda16. Failure to log off computer in the library or computer labs
B. The following are considered Major (M) offenses:
1. Cheating is defined as violating testing guidelines and considered a grave offense. Plagiarism is a serious act of academic dishonesty and is defined as the purposeful or accidentalfailure to give credit to the author for their words or ideas both in the text of the paper and in the works cited. Paraphrasing an author still requires in-text citations and listing in the works cited. Information regarding content of an assessment taken by a student which is communicated to another student is prohibited. Possession of this information is also prohibited. The following are consequences for cheating violation:
a. The student will receive a grade of zero (0) on the work involved.b. The student's parents will be notified by the teacher. c. The student and her parents may request a conference with the teacher
and Assistant Principal.d. The student will be issued two (2) Major (M) offenses.e. A second violation of cheating and/or plagiarism will result in a Discipline
hearing.2. When testing online, no other Apps or sources may be opened or used3. Copying or allowing a student to copy one’s work, including homework4. Cutting class or leaving campus during the school day without permission5. Dishonesty, forgery
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6. Disgraceful public conduct, including postings on social media, involving police and/or affecting the good name of the school
7. Failure to report to assigned detention8. Smoking or vaping on campus, at school functions, or anywhere while in uniform9. Fighting on school grounds or any inappropriate and/or aggressive physical contact10. Destruction of property, vandalism (Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must assume financial
responsibility for any damages incurred by their daughter.)11. Stealing and/or possession of stolen property12. Possession of unauthorized materials, including cannabis-based products and/or
intoxicating substances13. Parking on campus without permission14. All cell phones must be turned off and placed in the student’s hall locker from 7:50
A.M. until the end of the school day. Any possession or use of cell phones during the school day is a violation. The second offense will result in two (2) Majors; a third – three (3) Majors, and so on. No phones are allowed in the locker room during the school day.
15. Any other inappropriate behavior/language16. Harassment – Demonstrating a lack of respect and/or tormenting any member of the
Cabrini community by attacks, sexual advances, criticisms, slurs or threats. Legally defined characteristics which may constitute harassment are defined as inappropriate comments based on race, religion, sex or ethnicity. This also applies to Internet use; Cabrini High School's Internet is filtered and monitored by appropriate personnel.
17. Violation of our Technology Acceptable Use Policy18. Being sent out of class by a teacher for unacceptable behavior
C. Cabrini subscribes to Turnitin.com which is an outline plagiarism preventive service. Student may only have one (1) Turnitin.com login. This service encourages best practices for using andciting other people's written material while conducting research for various assignments. All papers assigned through the Cabrini High Writing Plan will be filtered through this service. Teachers reserve the right to require the use of this service on any other assignments produced by the students during the school year.
D. TESTING GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS: All Cabrini students are expected to uphold
the following guidelines when taking a quiz, test, or an exam. Any student caught disobeying any of these guidelines will have her test papers or device taken away immediately, receive a grade of zero, and receive further disciplinary action. (See Pg. 14, B. 1)
1. Students may not have any extra papers in their possession during the test unless instructed by the teacher.
2. When testing online, no other Apps or sources may be opened or used.3. Students must sit erect and should not turn to either side at any time.4. No writing on any article of clothing, any part of the body, or on the desks before or
during the test is permitted.5. All papers should remain flat on desk with answer sheet covered at all times.6. Students should keep their hands on top of the desk when in possession of the test.7. Students should return to the desk in which they took the test after turning in their
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8. No communication, verbal, written or otherwise is acceptable between students before, during, or after the test.
9. Book bags and purses must be in front of the classroom. 10. When testing with a graphing calculator, modified or student-added programs are not
allowed.
E. Public Displays of Affection (PDA), including, but not limited to, long embraces, close dancing, and kissing are not to be displayed on school grounds or at school events and maywarrant disciplinary action as determined by the Administration.
F. Detentions will be held every Tuesday for two (2) hours. During detention, students must bring pen and paper. Students must report in full uniform. There will also be a mandatory proctor fee of $5.00 (cash, no checks) per student payable at detention. An assignment will be given by the proctor.
The only acceptable excuses for missing a detention are a doctor's verification of illness, or a death in the family. No other exceptions are allowed without prior contact with the Assistant Principal. Failure to report for a detention will result in an additional detention.
G. When a discipline concern arises between a student and teacher, the student should adhere to the following protocol:
1. Student must initiate direct communication with the teacher in person or via email.2. If a resolution has not been met, the student must initiate direct communication with the
Assistant Principal.3. If a resolution has not been met, a parent(s)/guardian(s) should contact the teacher.4. Following this, a parent may initiate contact with the Assistant Principal.
H. Any teacher may instruct a student to report after school for academic or disciplinary reasons.
I. DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES: A student will serve a detention for every five (5) minors or one (1) Major received.
1. When a student receives a third detention, she will meet with the Assistant Principal and her Counselor or Advisor. Parents will be contacted concerning her discipline record and the meeting.
2. When a student receives a fourth detention, a conference will be held with the Assistant Principal, her counselor, and her parents.
3. When a student receives a fifth detention, she will be placed on probation immediately. Probation is for a nine-week period with no participation in extra-curricular activities (dances, teams, etc.). A letter outlining the student’s probation will be sent home for the parents/guardians signature.
4. A student who is subject to disciplinary action while on disciplinary probation is subject to more serious consequences including, but not limited to expulsion. If a student violates the terms of probation, the Discipline Committee will review the student’s record. The student is required to attend the beginning of the review meeting and may choose to address the committee. The Discipline Committee makes advisory
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recommendations to the Principal concerning the imposition of additional sanction(s), which may include, but are not limited to expulsion. The Principal may accept or rejectthe advisory recommendation of the Discipline Committee. The decision of the Principal shall be FINAL.
5. A student who completes probation and then receives another Major or equivalent minors immediately returns to probation.
J. DISCIPLINARY PROBATION: Disciplinary Probation is a serious warning that a studentwho persists in disregarding school regulations exposes herself to more serious penalties.While on disciplinary probation, which is a 9-week period, a student is prohibited fromparticipating in all social and extra-curricular activities, including proms. A student who isplaced on probation at the end of the school year and does not complete the terms of herprobation, may have her probation extended into the following school year.
K. EXPULSION: Behavior which may result in immediate expulsion includes, but is not
limited to the following:1. Receiving a detention and/or other disciplinary action while on probation2. Possession of and/or use of a weapon on campus or at a school function3. Trafficking, possession of and/or use of drugs, including cannabis-based products
and/or intoxicating substances, vaping on campus or at any school function; to protectthe health of students from illicit drug use, which substantially disrupts the school environment, the administration has the right to require that a student undergo drug testing and that the results of such test be supplied to the school
4. Possession of and/or the use of (or demonstrating behavior indicative of the use of) alcohol on campus or at any school function
5. Disgraceful public conduct, including postings on social media, involving police and/or affecting the good name of the school
6. Exhibiting a pattern of conduct inconsistent with the educational environment7. Harassment – (see Pg. 15, B.16) – Demonstrating a lack of respect and/or tormenting
any member of the Cabrini community by attacks, sexual advances, criticisms, slurs or threats. Legally defined characteristics which may constitute harassment are defined as inappropriate comments based on race, religion, sex or ethnicity. This also applies to Internet use; Cabrini High School's Internet is filtered and monitored by appropriate personnel.
8. Any other inappropriate behavior
V ATTENDANCEA. Absences and Tardiness: 1. A student is considered TARDY if she is not present in her First Period Class when the
second morning bell (8:00 A.M.) rings. A student is also tardy when she is not present in any other classes when the second bell rings. In either case, a student will receive a minor.
2. Attendance is recorded by class periods. A student is considered ABSENT if she misses ALL or PART of a class or school day. When a student is more than fifteen (15)minutes late, she is considered absent from her first period class.
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4. If a parent is out of town, a note must be sent to the school informing the Attendance Office who has custody and the contact information during this period.
5. The student is responsible for speaking to her teachers about making up all assignments,projects, quizzes, and tests missed during her absence. All assignments must be made up at the first office hours or make-up date within seven (7) school days from the returnto school or as designated by the teacher. The consequence of not making up assignments in the allotted time is a zero on the assignment, project, quiz, or test, and the student forfeits the ability to take the make-up. In case of prolonged absence, the individual teacher will set deadlines with the assistance of the Guidance Counselor.
6. Days missed as a result of failure to meet financial obligations are recorded as day(s) absent.
7. More than six (6) days of absence per course, with or without doctor’s notes, within a semester could result in the loss of a credit for that semester in each course concerned. A student who has exceeded her six (6) absences will be required to make up time in Academic Overtime sessions.
8. If a student is not in school all day of a school-sponsored activity, she will not be able toparticipate or attend the event or team practice. When a school function is scheduled ona weekend or a holiday, a student must attend school on the last day prior to the function.
9. All non-instructional days are considered mandatory school days and are an important part of a student’s educational process. Students who miss any one of these days will be considered absent all seven (7) periods.
10. Spring testing will not be counted against a senior provided advanced notice of this absence is given and documentation from the college is submitted to the Attendance Office upon returning to school.
11. Parental attendance notes can be submitted as hard copy notices using the designated Attendance Form or can be sent by email to [email protected].
B. Procedures for Absences
1. When a student is ABSENT for a foreseen reason: a. The student must present a note from the parent to the Attendance Office and
receive an Early Absence Notice.b. She must get her teachers to sign the notice two (2) days prior to the absence and
return it to the Attendance Office.c. If the absence involves a doctor’s/dentist visit, the student must present the
doctor’s/dentist note to the Attendance Office NO LATER THAN 7:50 A.M on the day that she returns to school.
d. If the absence is longer than indicated on the parent note, the parent must call the school office (483-8682) before 8:30 A.M. to report the reason for the extended absence. Please leave a message on the recorder if no one answers. Those parents who fail to contact the office will be contacted. The student must bring another parent note to the Attendance Office NO LATER THAN 7:50 A.M on the day that she returns to school stating the reason for the extended absence.
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2. When a student is ABSENT for an unforeseen reason:a. The parent must call the school office (483-8682) before 8:30 A.M. to report the
reason for the student’s absence. Please leave a message on the recorder if no one answers. Those parents who fail to contact the office will be contacted.
b. When returning to school after an unforeseen absence(s), the student must reportto the Attendance Office NO LATER THAN 7:50 A.M. and present an Absent/Dismissal Form signed by a parent stating the date(s) and reason for absence(s) or present a doctor’s certificate, if applicable.
C. Procedures for Early Dismissal:1. A student who must leave school for a foreseen reason should present before school
begins an Absent/Dismissal Form (a copy is available on our website) completed and signed by a parent. The student will be given a dismissal notice, which will serve as herrelease from class and must be returned to the office before she leaves.
2. In a non-emergency situation, a student will not be released from school to an adult other than a parent or guardian without written permission from a parent orguardian.
3. A student who becomes ill during the day will be released to her parents or guardian. The student must report to the Main Office to contact a parent. The student may not use her cell phone to contact a parent. If the student is picked up by someone other than a parent or guardian, a fax or email must be sent in order for the student to bereleased.
4. If the dismissal involves a doctor’s/dentist visit, the student must present the doctor’s/dentist note to the Attendance Office NO LATER THAN 7:50 A.M on the day that she returns to school.
D. Procedure for Tardiness to SchoolWhen a student is TARDY: 1. A student is tardy when she is not present in her first period class or arrives at school
between 8:00 A.M. and 8:15 A.M.2. Any time a student arrives to school after 8:00 A.M. she must report to the front
office, sign the register, and have her Student Agenda signed.3. She must present her signed Student Agenda to enter class.
VI SPECIAL STUDENT SERVICES
A. Counseling Services: The Guidance Counselors will assist all students andparents in assessing and understanding the students' abilities, aptitudes, interests, andeducational needs. Counselors will also endeavor to increase students' understanding ofcollege and career opportunities and requirements. The school counselors are alsoavailable to students who may need some assistance in the emotional and socialadjustments indigenous to adolescence and may only be visited during class withteacher approval. The problem-solving resources available to the counselors within andoutside of the school environment can be of benefit to the students who use them.
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B. Individual Learner Needs: Cabrini High School does not provide special education services or facilities. The Individual Needs Committee processes informationreceived from educational evaluation specialists or psychologist and advises parents, teachers, students and the Principal concerning academic needs of tested students. Evaluations should be submitted directly to the student’s counselor. Documents to support the need for requested adjustments must: 1. State the specific disability 2. Be current (within three years) 3. Provide relevant educational, developmental and medical history 4. Describe the comprehensive testing and techniques used to arrive at the diagnosis 5. Describe the functional limitations 6. Describe the specific adjustments being requested and 7. Establish the professional credentials of the evaluator
In order to develop student self-responsibility and ownership for learning, the student isresponsible for communicating her needs to her teacher(s) in advance.
Minor adjustments consistent with the school’s policies and program of studies may be made to support the individual needs of the student. Should the Principal determine thatadjustments have not resulted in satisfactory modifications and that it is in the best interest of both the school and the student that she be placed in a more appropriate learning environment, the Principal may ask the parent/guardian to withdraw the studentor the student will be removed from the rolls of the school and not allowed to re-enroll.
Minor adjustments, if needed are limited to the following: 1. Preferential seating 2. Extended time on tests and exams 3. No use of Scantron forms
Cabrini will use the criteria that ACT and the College Board outlines to determine eligibility for extended time on their standardized tests. The presence of a professional evaluation does not necessarily mean that a student is eligible for testing adjustments. Cabrini does not offer extended time for the ACT Aspire, PSAT, and the IOWA Placement Test.
C. Student Agenda: When attending Office Hours or labs, it is the student’s responsibility to completely fill in the Academics Interventions Sheet in her Student Agenda and have the teacher sign.
D. Campus Ministry: The area of Campus Ministry is the center of all religious activities on campus. The spiritual growth of Cabrini students is enhanced through
various activities including service activities, Masses, retreats, and other liturgical celebrations.
E. Office Hours: All teachers maintain regular weekly office hours which are posted on their class pages.
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F. Library: The 21st century library is a multi-purpose area for students to read, study, research, and work. Students are responsible for reading Library Policies and Procedures posted on the Cabrini website which are considered part of this handbook.
G. Make-Up Test Lab: Students are expected to report to Make-Up Test Lab as assigned by the teacher. Students are required to sign in and out, place book bags in thefront of the classroom. All testing guidelines are enforced. Dates are listed on the school calendar.
VII AWARDS At the year's end, awards are presented in the following categories:
A. Scholastic Achievements 1. Valedictorian Award – This award is presented to the graduating senior(s) with the highest cumulative GPA (pg. 8, E.) who has been enrolled at Cabrini for five
years.Salutatorian Award – This award is presented to the graduating senior(s) with the second highest cumulative GPA (pg. 8, E.) who has been enrolled at Cabrini for five years.
2. Based on a student's cumulative GPA, the following designations will be made atgraduation places:
Summa Cum Laude 4.0+ Magna Cum Laude 3.80000 – 3.99999Cum Laude 3.50000 – 3.79999
3. Excellence Awards – to the junior, sophomore, freshman, and pre-freshman with the highest GPA for the current year.
4. Departmental Awards
5. Academic Letter Awards – Effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year, to students who earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher for the current year. Students who earn a letter may order and purchase a letter jacket.
B. Special Awards1. Mother Cabrini Award: By vote of the faculty and staff, this award is
presented to a Catholic Senior who exemplifies the care, love, and selflessness that reflects Mother Cabrini’s spirit through the demonstration of our core
values.2. Little Violet Award: By vote of the faculty and staff, this award is presented
to a Catholic Pre-Freshman who exemplifies the care, love, and selflessness that reflects Mother Cabrini’s spirit through the demonstration of our core
values.3. Leadership, Service, and Respect Honors: Awarded on each grade level
to the student, selected by the vote of the faculty, who has demonstratedleadership, service, and respect.
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4. MSC Awards: Presented to students who best personify the outstandingqualities of the sisters being honored, nominated by students, faculty and staffand selected by the awards committee. Any student is eligible for these awards.
VIII FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
Any fee, including but not limited to the Tuition deposit, is non-refundable. Tuition is collected on aprepaid basis. Tuition was due to the school by June 3, 2019 for the 2019-20 academic year. Theschool is under contract with Gulf Coast Bank and Trust to avail parents the opportunity to financetuition. If a parent chooses to finance tuition through Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, the amount financedis paid to the school by the bank as the parent pays the loan. Should a parent default on this loan or ifCabrini cancels the loan, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust charges Cabrini with the unpaid balance. Theparent will continue to owe the loan balance to the school.
If the tuition balance becomes sixty (60) days delinquent, the student will not be allowed to attendclasses until the outstanding balance is paid in full. If, for financial reasons, a student’s absencesexceed the allowable days (See V. Attendance, Pgs. 17-19) the student may be asked to withdrawbecause she cannot earn credit for that semester.
Students will not be allowed to take semester examinations for either first semester or second semesterif any tuition or loan payment is outstanding. Additionally, grades, records, and transcripts will not beissued unless and until all financial obligations, inclusive of tuition, fees, fines, or dues collected by oron behalf of the school have been met. This policy applies to all students, including those who aregraduating, choose to withdraw, or are asked to leave.
A student will not be permitted to participate in Back-to-School Day or to attend school in thefall of any academic term if there are any financial obligations owed to the school.
A senior student whose financial obligations to the school are not completed by April 10, 2020,will not be allowed to participate in any senior functions after that date, including but notlimited to the Prom, the Senior Luncheon, the Baccalaureate Mass, and/or CommencementExercises.
Days missed as a result of financial obligations are recorded as days absent with resultingconsequences.
After April 10, 2020, all financial obligations still owed to the school for the current schoolyear must be paid by CASH, MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK ONLY. NOPERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
When enrollment is terminated (withdrawal or expulsion) and the tuition loan program is beingutilized, the school will cancel the loan. The balance of the loan is payable to the school to the extentof the following refund scale.
The following scale will be used for tuition refund for any student who leaves Cabrini:
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c. between October 18 and December 2 – 25% refund of tuition cost d. after December 2 – no refund – bank loans are still due
*No refund of tuition will be issued without written notification of withdrawal fromparent/guardian. Any refund will be for tuition only. Any amount remaining after refund,including interest and any applicable bank charges, must be paid to the school or Gulf CoastBank & Trust. As noted, all student fees that were paid are non-refundable.
Returned Check or Checks
All checks issued to the school for any matter that are returned unpaid by the bank must be paid to theschool in cash or by cashier’s check or money order within five (5) working days for the face valueof the check plus a $30.00 fee for each returned check. Failure to comply may result in the student notbeing allowed to attend class and/or take examinations, as set forth herein.
IX GENERAL INFORMATION
A. A student is bound by all school regulations and policies regardless of her age. Cabrinireserves/has the right to communicate to parents about any and/or all concerns related tothe student regardless of her age. Information that falls under federal privacy laws willnot be released to anyone other than the parent or guardian without written permission from said parent or guardian.
Cabrini High expects its students, through education, prevention, and intervention to remain alcohol and drug free. Drug testing may be required of a student based on a referral. A student herself, a parent, teacher, administrator or school counselor may refer a student for an evaluation by a member of the Guidance staff. This evaluation may include a hair sample analysis as well as other screening tools. If a student admits to or shows signs of alcohol, vaping or drug use, including cannabis-based products and/or intoxicating substances or if the student seems to be experiencing emotional, social, or academic difficulties, the referring parent, teacher, administrator, or counselorcan make a referral to the student’s grade level counselor. All referrals will be kept in strict confidence. All hair sample analysis screenings must be conducted by the person or entity predetermined by Cabrini High. Personnel at Cabrini High will collect all hair samples.
A positive hair analysis test result or admission of use will initiate a conference with thePrincipal, grade-level counselor, student, and her parent(s) or guardian. In the event ofa positive test result or admission of use, in order to remain enrolled at Cabrini, both thestudent and parent(s) or guardian must sign a contract whereby:
1. The student and at least one (1) parent or guardian agrees to participate in anassessment conducted by the Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CADA)within ten (10) days. A release must be signed with CADA allowing the resultsof the assessment and the recommendations to be forwarded to the Principal atCabrini. The information will be reviewed with the school Guidance Counselorand Principal and a plan with timelines will be established.
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2. The student and the parent or guardian agree to follow all recommendationsmade by CADA and the school Guidance Counselor, and provide writtendocumentation to that school Guidance Counselor within the designatedtimeline. If outside counseling is recommended, a release must be signed toallow for the communication between the outside counselor and the schoolGuidance Counselor regarding the student.
3. The student must meet monthly with the school Guidance Counselor until the school Guidance Counselor deems less often but periodic meetings may be
appropriate.
4. The student must undergo a sectional hair analysis drug screening collected atCabrini in 45 days and then again every 90 days until graduation. The sectionalhair analysis drug screening must be conducted by the person or entitypredetermined by Cabrini High.
5. Continued enrollment at Cabrini High is contingent on the student following the
plan and recommendations and the commitment to and the maintenance of adrug-free lifestyle. A positive test result on the sectional hair analysis drugscreening will result in immediate dismissal from Cabrini High. Any refusal ofthis drug screening will be considered a positive test result. Avoiding drugscreening by cutting hair or attempting to alter test results by using anysubstance will also be considered a positive result.
6. All expenses incurred following the first test, including but not limited toexpenses for subsequent sectional hair analysis drug screening, are the parent’sresponsibility.
7. It is understood that it may be necessary to inform the President, Principal,Guidance Counselor(s), and Assistant Principal(s) on the nature and severity ofthe student’s problem, the course of action recommended, and ongoingcompliance.
C. APPROPRIATE COMMUNICATION GUIDE: Cabrini High School is a professional learning community that is committed to upholding its core values of respect, excellence, and service. We value both parents and students as committed stakeholders in the educational process, and students are expected to develop positive working relationships with their teachersfor optimum success in their classes, as well as promote a collegiate learning environment. Each student and her parents/guardians are required to provide an active email address to be used for academic communication. Respectful communication is expected at all times. In the event of an academic concern between the student and teacher, we ask that you adhere to the following protocol:
1. Student must initiate direct communication with the teacher in person or via email.
2. If a resolution has not been met as a result of the above action, then the parentmust initiate direct communication with the teacher via phone call or email.
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3. If a resolution is still not met as a result of the above actions, a personalconference should be arranged through the Assistant Principal and may include the student, parent(s), teacher, Guidance Counselor, and the appropriate administrator.
4. An attempt to coerce a faculty member for the purpose of receiving an unearned grade will not be tolerated.
5. Each student's Guidance Counselor serves as a resource to aid students in this process.
In those rare cases where the President and Principal judge that a parent is not endeavoring tocooperate with or display respect for school policies or faculty/staff, the school reserves theright to request that the parent either return to a suitable level of cooperation and respect orwithdraw his/her daughter from the school. In the event that such a request is not compliedwith, the President and/or Principal may, at his or her own discretion, expel the student fromschool.
D. AFTER-SCHOOL LAB: Students who are not in a supervised activity, not picked up, andremain on campus after 3:30 P.M. must report to the cafeteria. On early dismissal days, thestudent must report 20 minutes after the bell. The student must sign in and remain in thecafeteria or designated area. Students must remain on campus and are not permitted to leaveand return. When leaving, the student must sign out and be picked up in the school yard. Allstudents must be picked up by 5:15 P.M. Late fees may be assessed to the student’s accountafter the first late pickup.
E. MAKE-UP WORK 1. Students are responsible for obtaining all notes, completing assignments, and
rescheduling tests missed during their absence.2. Students are to use teachers' office hours to receive an explanation of subject matter that was presented while they were absent.3. The student is responsible for speaking to her teachers about making up all assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests missed during her absence. All assignments must be made up at the first office hours or make-up date within seven (7) school days from the return to school or as designated by the teacher. The consequence of not making up assignments in the allotted time is a zero (0) on the assignment. In case of prolonged absence, the individual teacher will set deadlines with the assistance of the Guidance Counselor.4. A student who has not completed homework or other required assignments may receive a grade of “I” (Incomplete) until all work is completed. An “I” (Incomplete) at the end of the semester will result in a failing grade.5. Physician’s verification of illness is required to make up a semester exam. Students must present this verification to the Attendance Office. 6. In the case of a missed exam, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the Assistant Principal immediately to arrange to make up the exam(s).
F. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Students must familiarize themselves with the Emergency lock-down, evacuation, and fire drill directions in each of their classrooms on the first day of classes. During all emergency drills, there is to be absolute silence.
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G. UNSCHEDULED SCHOOL CLOSINGS:A. In the event that inclement weather forces the closure of school, an official announcementwill be made on Radio Station WWL which is located at 870 on the AM radio band. In theevent that an announcement is made that all Archdiocesan schools will be closed, then Cabriniwill also be closed. Parents may also receive an automated telephone message through ourSchoolMessenger system. B. If school is canceled, all students will be held responsible for assignments and tests missedon the day they return to school. Students should refer to our school website andiNOW/Chalkable postings.
H. LUNCH PERIODS: Students who eat in the cafeteria must follow Archdiocesan guidelines,which include no soft drinks or distribution of outside food. Students are to eat only indesignated areas: Cafeteria, on the benches outside the cafeteria, on the grass, by the tree anddeck, and on the sidewalks but not beyond the doors of the Moss Street building. Breaking intothe lunch line and loud or inappropriate behavior will not be allowed. The cafeteria is atechnology-free zone during lunch periods. Students are responsible for cleaning up theireating area. Students eating first lunch must leave the cafeteria at the end of first lunch toprovide seating for second lunch.
I. CO-CURRICULAR STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Co-curricular activities are provided for alltalents and interests as an integral part of the school program. Every student is urged todevelop herself by participating in these activities.
J. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: The parent or guardian of a student is responsible for notifying theoffice in writing of any change in family status, home address, phone number, email address,place of parent's employment and/or employment phone number.
K. LOCKERS: Assigned hall and PE lockers are provided for the safekeeping of personal
belongings. Lockers must be locked at all times. Failure to do so or changing assigned lockerswill result in a minor(m) infraction. Bags may not be attached to the exterior of the locker orstored in the hall. An athletic locker may be issued for all team members. No phones areallowed in the locker room during the school day.
L. SEARCH AND SEIZURE POLICY: Cabrini High School is the exclusive owner of theschool premises and all desks and lockers within the building assigned to any student, and anyother areas of the school or grounds set aside specifically for the personal use of the students.Any school official may inspect any building, desk, locker, area, or grounds at any time, withoutprior notification to the student. Any school official may inspect a student’s handbag, briefcase, or book bag when there is reasonable cause to believe that the student has in her possession anysubstance or item in violation of school policy. Nothing herein shall be construed to afford astudent an expectation of privacy, which would not otherwise exist.
M. PREGNANCY AND ABORTION: In keeping with the Catholic Christian values andprinciples, pre-marital sex and/or abortion are not considered acceptable at Cabrini High.Cabrini is pro-life and advocates against abortion in any circumstance. If pregnancy occurs,Cabrini will encourage counseling, health care, and continued education to help the studentmake mature decisions in accordance with Christian doctrine. Since Cabrini is responsible forthe moral development of the whole student body, the Principal’s decision as to the student’s
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continued enrollment at Cabrini and her involvement and/or attendance in school-sponsoredactivities will be final. Cabrini reserves the right to offer a student an alternative learningenvironment until the child is born. If these and all other conditions are met, a student mayreturn to attendance at Cabrini at the Principal’s discretion.
N. GRADUATION: Participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege and not a right. Asenior who fails any semester or year-long course will not be allowed to participate in theBaccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises. (See Pg.10, III B. Credit Requirements).AN ILLUSTRATIVE AND NON-EXCLUSIVE LISTING OF CRITERIA, WHICH MAYPROHIBIT A STUDENT FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE BACCALAUREATE MASSAND COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES, IS AVAILABLE IN THE PRINCIPAL’SOFFICE.
O. CABRINI RING: A student must be enrolled at Cabrini at the time of Ring Ceremony to
receive a Cabrini High School ring. Only official Cabrini High School rings will be awarded atthe Ring Ceremony. All responsibility for canceling the ring order and requesting refunds restwith the student and parent(s).
P. CAR DECAL: Any student driving a vehicle to school must register and receive a Cabrinidecal. Only cars with a Cabrini decal will be notified of any illegal parking. Failure of a studentto register her car will result in a minor (m) infraction.
Q. FIELD TRIPS: Students must be in full dress uniform for all field trips. Students mustpresent the signed permission slip to the teacher/moderator before the scheduled activity. Astudent who fails to return a signed permission slip will not be allowed to participate in theactivity.
R. MEDICATION: A student may not have any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) onher person at school. Any medication must be brought to the Main Office in a labeled containerwith written permission and instructions from the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s). The school personnel will not administer medication.
S. CELL PHONES: All cell phones must be turned off and placed in the student’s hall lockerfrom 7:50 A.M. until the end of the school day. Any parent who wishes to communicate withthe student must call the Main Office. Possession of these devices will result in disciplinaryaction and the equipment confiscated for ten (10) school days. The second offense will result intwo (2) Majors; a third – three (3) Majors, and so on. No phones are allowed in the locker roomduring the school day.
T. SPIRIT SHOP: The Cabrini Spirit Shop will be open every morning, Monday through Friday,from 7:30 A.M. until 7:45 A.M., during lunch and after school.
U. LEAVING THE CLASSROOM: A student must have permission from her teacher andpossess a signed Agenda Book whenever leaving the classroom during class time. Allinformation must be written on the Sign Out Sheet in the Agenda Book.
V. HEALTH SAFETY: Christ invites each of us to be active participants in His ministry. In thisway, the healing supportive presence of Jesus is brought to the suffering people of our day. TheAIDS crisis requires a compassionate response.
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Cabrini has a responsibility to care for and safeguard the health and well-being of all students,faculty, employees, parents of students, and members of the community at large. It is not theintention of this policy to address the medical aspects of the disease or to suggest a response.The policy is based upon current medical knowledge. Amendments may be made in the future.
Any reference to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) should also be read asincluding AIDS-Related Complex (ARC). It also should be read to include, where appropriate,infection with Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV). The latter is the virus, which causesAIDS.
1. ADMISSION AND CONTINUED ENROLLMENT a. Students with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) enrolled or
seeking enrollment in grades 8 through 12 shall be permitted to attend school inan unrestricted setting.
b. Students with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) shall not be excluded from attending school for reason of the infection unless the following
exceptional conditions are evident as determined by the student’s physician, the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s), the appropriate school administrator(s):1. The student is not toilet-trained or is incontinent, or is unable to control
drooling, or presents a very disturbing appearance.2. The student is unusually physically aggressive, with a documented
history of biting or harming others. c. Cases shall be referred to the Principal when disagreement on the existence of the excluding conditions prevents the student’s physician, the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s), the appropriate school administrator(s) from reaching a decision on admission or continued enrollment.
2. EXCLUSIONA student with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) who is excluded from school shall be provided with appropriate educational programs.
3. CONFIDENTIALITYThe identity of a student with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and all health records and other pertinent files shall be kept confidential in accordance with the law.
W. EXCESSIVE MONEY: A student who must bring a substantial amount of money to school should place it in a labeled envelope and leave it in the Main Office during the school day.
X PERSONAL APPEARANCEThe clothing and grooming of the student should reflect a serious attitude toward her schooland an awareness of the dignity of her own person-hood. What the school seeks to promote inthe student is a clean, neat, well-groomed appearance and a demonstration of respect for and afeeling of pride in Cabrini High School. The dress code will be applicable to all Cabrinistudents at all events. The uniform should be in good repair and pressed at all times. Studentsmust arrive on campus in regulation uniform. Whenever and wherever a student is wearing a
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Cabrini uniform – before school, during school, and after school, on campus or off campus –she must wear the uniform properly. Students are considered a school representative at alltimes. All behavior should reflect accordingly. Faculty members will conduct daily uniformchecks. Teachers and Administration reserve the right to have student correct anything that isdeemed distracting orinappropriate.
A. SCHOOL UNIFORM1. Each of the following must be worn daily:
a. White short-sleeved uniform oxford blouse with second button from the top buttoned and pointed collar buttoned; long-sleeved oxford blouse may be worn during the winter months.
b. School skirt must fit properly with bottom hem no shorter than the kneecap. Repairs to skirt – hem, button, and zipper – should be made during the year as needed. School skirt cannot be rolled at the waist, andmust be buttoned and zipped.
c. Official Cabrini logo socks; socks must be worn as intended (no folding or rolling).
d. Tan bucks with red soles (example: Bass or School Issue); shoes must be worn correctly and tied at all times. Shoes that are damaged in any way must be replaced.
e. Clean name tag – worn horizontally on chest pocket or on same location on sweaters, sweatshirts or other outer garments. Name tag should not be worn on the blazer.
f. Undergarments should be neutral colored only
2. The following may be worn during winter months: a. Green cardigan sweater or senior sweater, school model only. Sweaters
must not have holes or rips. b. Pressed green blazer with Cabrini emblem c. Only sweatshirts with Cabrini imprints – must not have holes or rips.
Hooded sweatshirts/jackets are NOT permitted. d. Solid white turtleneck only worn under a long sleeve uniform blouse e. Solid white T-shirt only under the uniform blouse f. Black or flesh colored stockings or tights tucked into the socks
3. The Dress Uniform must be worn to all school Masses, designated assemblies, and whenever representing the school on or off campus. The Dress Uniform consists of the school uniform (See A1. a – e) and blazer. No other jacket, sweatshirt or t-shirt may be worn with the dress uniform. An unpresentable blazer may not be worn and a minor(m) will be issued. Students not in proper Dress Uniform may not be a participant in the Mass, assembly or off campus activity.
4. No additions or changes are to be made to the uniform by the student.
5. Thermal underwear, sweat pants, earmuffs, and hats are NOT permitted.
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6. The uniform required for physical education class consists of the designated T-shirt and gym shorts, socks, and tennis shoes.
B. A student must use a Cabrini book bag, which must be free of any graffiti.
C. Hair should be clean, neat, simple, and appropriate to the educationalenvironment. Extremes in hairstyles, hair colors, and accessories are not allowed asdetermined by the Administration. Weaves or extensions may not includeornamentation and must match natural hair color and may not be multi-colored. Hairaccessories should be appropriate with the uniform. Bandannas, scarves and headwraps are not allowed as head wear. Headbands with brand names or logos are notallowed.
D. Students may wear only one (1) earring in each ear lobe. Earrings must begold, silver stones or pearls, not dangling, and small in size. No body piercing, gauging or tattooing is permitted. One simple necklace is allowed. No electronic device may be worn as jewelry (i.e. Apple watches, fitness trackers, etc.); such devices are not allowed on campus. One bracelet may be worn. Rings are limited to one (1) perhand. Seasonal jewelry can be worn two (2) weeks prior to the holiday. The school blazer when worn may not display any medals and/or pins other than school honor medals and/or school pins.
E. JEANS DAY GUIDELINES: Blue jeans only (no Capri pants, skin tight jeans,or jeans with rips or tears) may be worn with any Cabrini shirt or sweatshirt, school name tag, and any laced or closed flat shoes with socks. No deviation is allowed on jewelry guidelines.
F. The attire of the students must be appropriate to the function they areattending when the school uniform is not required or they will not be admitted.Faculty and Administration may check adherence to the dress code at any time.
XI COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The following regulations maintain a productive learning environment and Christianatmosphere at Cabrini. Students who fail to adhere to the following policies harm thecomposite school community and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
A. We are mandated by Christ to treat all people with respect and care. Harassment,threats, and/or any action, including use of electronic or social media, which ispsychologically or physically harmful to any member of the school community will beconsidered a grave offense. Slurs, advances (racial, sexual or otherwise) or threats ofharm or violence to any member of the school’s community will not be tolerated. Anystudent making a threat of harm or violence may be subject to immediate disciplinaryaction including but not limited to detention, disciplinary probation, or expulsion.
B. Maintaining the cleanliness of the school grounds is the responsibility of eachstudent. Parents are responsible for the expense of repairing any damage caused toschool property by their daughter.
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C. Student restrooms should be a place of privacy and safety. Students are expected toreport any inappropriate behavior or need of restroom supplies and/or maintenance. Noelectronic devices should be present in and/or used in restrooms, locker rooms, orchanging areas. No more than one student should occupy a restroom stall. At any time,female faculty members can announce their presence and enter the restroom.
D. School-issued textbooks are reused. Respect for the next user of the book requiresthat all school-issued books be covered with a book cover. Students are responsible forpayment of lost or damaged textbooks. School-issued textbooks must be checked andreturned to the teacher prior to taking an exam.
E. Students who enter and leave the campus via Esplanade Avenue must use the walkway next to Crescent Cradle or the first floor entrance of the Esplanade Building. No student pedestrian traffic is allowed on the driveway. Students are to enter the school yard upon arrival and may not leave the grounds until dismissal. Students should remain in the cafeteria or library until the first bell rings. Seniors and those students reporting to the Main Office may enter the hallways.
F. For safety reasons, only vehicles displaying the Cabrini auto tag will be allowedto enter the school yard. Students and parents are not allowed to park vehicles in theschool yard.
G. Visitors to the campus must use the small parking lot on the Pitot House side ofthe Moss Street building.
XII SOCIAL CODE
The following regulations pertain to all student activities and aim to promote dignity, modesty,femininity and fashion.
A. The attire of students and of their escorts at social functions must be appropriate tothe function as instructed by Administration. A dress code is established for each danceand will be provided to students. Faculty and Administration will check and enforceadherence to the dress code. Anyone who does not adhere to the regulations will not beadmitted to the dance. Specific guidelines for each dance will be provided, but thefollowing regulations apply to all dances:
1. Hemlines for dresses or skirts must be no shorter than three (3) inches above the knee.2. Slits in dresses must be no shorter than three (3) inches above the knee.3. No skin-tight skirts or dresses.4. No immodest low necklines, visible midriffs, cut-outs or bare backs below the traditional bra line.
5. Unless a function is specified as casual, males must wear a suit or sport coat, dress slacks, and tie.
B. The Winter Formal and Junior/Senior Prom are formal social functions. Allstudents must wear a floor-length formal dress that meets the guidelines. Male escortsfor the Winter Formal must wear a suit, tie or tuxedo and dress shoes. For the
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Junior/Senior Prom, the male escort must wear formal attire which consists of a tuxedoand dress shoes.
C. No smoking, vaping, or alcohol consumption is allowed by Cabrini students ortheir guests at school functions.
D. Improper behavior will not be permitted. Students will be held responsible fortheir behavior and that of their guests. Any individual disregarding the social code willbe asked to leave.
E. Students must arrive at ALL school dances no later than one (1) hour after thestarting time and must remain until one-half (1/2) hour before the ending time.
F. The Administration must approve all social functions sponsored for the studentbody.
G. In consideration of Administration and faculty, parents must be prompt in collecting their daughter/date at the end of any school function. A student who is not picked up in a timely manner may not be allowed to attend the next school related
function.
H. Public Displays of Affection (PDA), including, but not limited to, long embraces, close dancing and kissing are not to be displayed on school grounds or at school events and may warrant disciplinary action.
I. Students should stand respectfully for prayer, pledge, and the national anthem.
Violations of Cabrini's social code are considered serious offenses and may merit disciplinary action including, but not limited to, expulsion according to the gravity of the offense. Cabrini High School reserves the right to terminate any social function if the social code is violated.
XIII TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
INTERNET ACCESSCabrini provides internet access and other technology to support education. All student use oftechnology on campus must abide by the following acceptable use policy. In addition to abiding by thispolicy, students have an ethical duty to use technology in a manner always consistent with the valuesof Cabrini High School. To reduce exposure to undesirable web sites and to foster appropriate use of the internet, Cabrini filtersits internet connection, blocks certain apps, and monitors technology use. These precautions do notdiminish each student's responsibility for her own technology use. Therefore, on student-owneddevices, limiting installed apps only to those apps necessary for school is the most responsible practice. Students must use an Apple iPad (minimum 9.7 inch screen), an Android tablet (9.7 or 10.1-inchscreen sizes), Chromebook or Microsoft Surface Pro, the Wi-Fi-only version, or a campus computer.Without permission from the administration, no other devices are allowed.
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Cabrini's acceptable use policy exists to facilitate the educational use of technology on campus. If astudent acts contrary to this policy or to its intent, she may receive a major, and her access totechnology may be limited or terminated. Violators may also face other disciplinary actions, includingfinancial compensation and other measures outlined in the Parent-Student Handbook. ACCEPTABLE USE GUIDELINES
1. All users of the network must comply with the Electronic Communication Privacy Act (ECPA)and the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA). Among other measures, these acts protect thepersonal information of minors, prohibit electronic eavesdropping, and require a filteredinternet connection for K-12 students. Students also may need to comply with theCommunications Decency Act which prohibits the communication of sexual content orlanguage to minors.
2. No personal or student information protected by the Family Educational Rights and PrivacyAct may be disclosed through the network.
3. Students who accidentally access an inappropriate website or app should leave the site or appimmediately and inform a teacher.
4. Users must comply with all copyright laws and are not allowed to download or copy software,music, or games.
5. Use of the network for personal or financial gain, product advertisement, political lobbying,participation in chat rooms, or the transfer of money is prohibited. Shopping likewise is notallowed.
6. Vandalism or any other attempt to harm or destroy data, information, hardware, or softwarewill result in disciplinary action, including financial compensation. This guideline applies to theschool's property and data and to the property and data of other students.
7. Users must never share their passwords with another person or allow another person to usetheir accounts. Students have a responsibility to use strong, private passwords. Students are notallowed to log on to anyone else's electronic devices or to use anyone else's logins orpasswords. Using another person's username or password or using another person's electronicdevice may result in dismissal from Cabrini High School.
PROHIBITED BEHAVIORS
1. Students are not allowed to engage in texting, instant messaging, chatting, participating inforums or other social media, sending, opening, or receiving e-mails, playing games, shopping,surfing the internet, or other behaviors unessential to academic pursuits. Students are notallowed to send messages or emails to themselves. With the permission of a teacher, a studentmay access any materials that the teacher judges essential to academic work.
2. During Sustained Silent Reading (SSR), a student may not access music, fan-fiction, graphicnovels, comics, manga, books with no text, textbooks, online summaries, or other similarcontent. Apps that provide such content are not allowed.
3. Students may not use administrative, staff, or faculty computers or devices.4. Students may not access web sites or apps that have no role in academic work.5. Cyberbullying is prohibited. Cyberbullying is the use of technology to embarrass, harass,
humiliate, threaten, or intimidate another person or group. Creating a fake profile in socialmedia or opening an account in another person's name is a violation of this policy.
6. Students may not place, create, send, access, possess, or display sexually explicit, violent,abusive, inappropriate, obscene, racially-charged, offensive, or unlawful material on thenetwork or on any electronic device.
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7. Students may not use or view inappropriate words or images. Students who accidentally viewinappropriate material should inform an adult immediately.
8. Inappropriate screen-savers or backgrounds are prohibited.9. Without the teacher's permission, students may not use the internet, apps, electronic devices, or
Apple TVs in class.10. The use of online materials or apps that allow for plagiarism or cheating is academic
dishonesty. Web sites or apps that provide essays, answers to tests or quizzes, or other similarmaterial are not allowed.
11. Using technology to give, receive, store, or copy questions or answers from an assessment, test,quiz, or assignment is cheating and is not allowed. Making audio recordings or takingphotographs, screen-shots, or videos of assignments, quizzes, tests, exams, or any otherassessments or course materials, including class lectures and activities, is prohibited.
12. Publishing photos or information about others that could harm them, their reputations, or theirfuture is a violation of privacy. Students are not allowed to take photographs, record videos, ormake audio recordings of teachers, other students, or themselves without permission.
13. Electronic devices are not allowed in the restrooms, locker rooms, or changing areas at anytime.
14. Students may not make or receive calls.15. Students are not allowed to access the internet with media plans, personal hotspots, VPNs,
proxies, or proxy browsers. Any other attempts to bypass the school's internet connection,filtering, or monitoring also violate this policy. The only permissible connection to the internetis through CHWIFI and the student's Cabrini login. The installation of apps or the possession ofany other items that can access the network anonymously or can circumvent the school'sblocking or monitoring will be deemed the same as the use of such apps or items.
16. Earphones or earbuds should not be worn without explicit permission from 7:50 AM until dismissal. The purpose for the earbuds must be directly related to the lesson objective for that class.
MULTIPLE VIOLATIONSUpon her third technology violation, the student will be placed on a restricted technology plan. Thisplan may include removing all apps from her device which are not necessary for her classes, enactingparental controls, and/or loss of technology privileges. Teachers may be notified that the studentcannot use her iPad unless absolutely necessary for participation in a class activity. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Students should come to school with a fully charged iPad or Android tablet that is labeled withthe student's name and has an appropriate cover. The device should be protected with apassword or numerical key and should be in good working condition.
2. Before arriving on campus, students must close web pages, tabs, or apps that may have beenopen at home.
3. Notifications, multitasking, Airdrop, and other file-sharing services must be off. Receivingnotifications or other communication from an app will be deemed the same as using the app.
4. Students should begin each class with all apps cleared and with web pages and tabs closed.5. Students must silence ringtones, music, beeps, vibrations, and other noises which might disrupt
class.6. Students are responsible for saving and storing information and school work by using iCloud,
Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or another suitable form of online storage.
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7. Students should secure their iPads and tablets at all times and should not leave the devicesunattended at any time, including during after-school activities. Devices should not be used inthe cafeteria during lunch. The cafeteria is a technology-free zone during lunch.
The administration will assess violations of the above policy and will notify local authorities ifnecessary. Students should immediately report any lost or stolen devices to the Assistant Principal. Use of the school's electronic resources and internet connection reflects on the school and must beconsistent with the mission of Cabrini High School. The principal has the authority to use herdiscretion to determine punishment.
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PARENT-STUDENT AGREEMENT
It is understood and agreed upon that in case any student who would absent herselfpermanently from living with her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and establish a special lifestyle apartfrom the family home, the school reserves the right to review its contract for enrollment in the light ofthat lifestyle. A student who has been married or who marries is not allowed to enroll nor to remain atCabrini High School.
In such cases, the school hereby reserves the right to review any such change in residence orpersonal lifestyle.
The Archdiocese of New Orleans and Cabrini High School respect and follow the teachings ofthe Catholic Church as we minister to youth who face the complexity of cultural and personal issues oftoday. As they grow in their understanding of their identity and sexuality, we will provide guidanceand parameters founded on the truth that they are created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus.We will teach respect for the dignity of the human person, recognizing the importance of chastity aswe guide our youth in discovering their identity as children of God. We will not tolerate hatred orbullying at any level in our school. We set boundaries and policies that help us teach young people tolive with relational integrity, showing respect for themselves and one another.
In the event that the school should determine that any lifestyle or residence is contrary to theteachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as explained in Church documents, the documents andteachings of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, or the teachings of the local Ordinary,or to established Christian principles of morality and decency; or should the student's conduct,lifestyle, or change of residence become a source of scandal to the school or its students, or reflectdiscredit upon the principles and policies of Cabrini High School, in that event, the school herebyreserves the right to demand that such student withdraw from Cabrini High School, or alternatively,effect such change in her lifestyle or residential situation as to remove such cause for withdrawal, orupon the failure of the student to conform with either request, the school reserves the right to suspendor expel such student from Cabrini High School.
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