NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL OF ACADIA PARISH HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

A Tradition in Excellence Since 1967

910 North Eastern Avenue Crowley, Louisiana 70526

Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Louisiana State Board of Education Catholic Diocese of Lafayette

Member of

National Catholic Educational Association Louisiana High School Athletic Association

Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish admits male and female students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all

rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on any national or ethnic basis in administration of the school’s educational policies, scholarship and financial aid programs,

athletics, or any other school-administered program.

The Notre Dame High School administration, with the approval of the chancellor and the advisory council, reserves the right to amend this handbook for a cause that, in good judgment, is just. If changes are made, all faculty, staff, students, and parents will

be sent prompt notification.

Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish is an Equal-Opportunity Employer

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TABLEOFCONTENTS—Forward .............................................................................................................................................5

HistoryofNotreDameHighSchool ......................................................................................7SchoolCrest ..........................................................................................................................7Patron ...................................................................................................................................7AlmaMater ...........................................................................................................................7Mascot ..................................................................................................................................8OwnerParishes.....................................................................................................................8StatementofPhilosophy ......................................................................................................8MissionStatement................................................................................................................8BeliefsofNotreDameHighSchool.......................................................................................9ReligiousFormation ..............................................................................................................9

GeneralInformationSchoolMap ...........................................................................................................................10Contacts;PhoneNumbersandWebAddresses ...................................................................11AdvisoryCouncil ...................................................................................................................11-12AdministrationandFaculty...................................................................................................12BellSchedules .......................................................................................................................13-14

SchoolPolicyAdmissions............................................................................................................................14

FeederSchools,OtherStudents......................................................................................15UnwedPregnancies,MarriedStudents...........................................................................15

Tuition...................................................................................................................................16WithdrawalPolicy.................................................................................................................16Non-CustodialParent............................................................................................................16DiplomasandTranscripts .....................................................................................................17SeniorRingPolicy..................................................................................................................17Awards ..................................................................................................................................17

AcademicInformationAttendance ...........................................................................................................................18-21

Absences:Unexcused/Excused,Partial,Unexpected,Impending ..................................18-20SigningInandOutofSchool ..........................................................................................20ParticipationinAfterSchoolActivities............................................................................21AttendanceatSchoolLiturgies,SchoolClosures ............................................................21

AcademicRegulations...........................................................................................................21-22MandatedCoursesofStudy............................................................................................21

FourYearCollegeBoundPlanofStudy .....................................................................21FourYearHonor’sPlanofStudy................................................................................22

TheologyRequirements,Retreats,ServiceHours...........................................................22HomeworkPolicy ..................................................................................................................23GradingSystem.....................................................................................................................24ProgressReportsandReportCards ......................................................................................24AcademicSweaters...............................................................................................................24AcademicHelp ......................................................................................................................25FailuresandAcademicRecognition ......................................................................................25Schedule/ClassChanges......................................................................................................25Records .................................................................................................................................25NationalTestingOfferings ....................................................................................................26GraduationPolicies...............................................................................................................26

GraduationHonors ........................................................................................................27

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SchoolOfficePoliciesHours ....................................................................................................................................27Visitors,StudentsinOffice....................................................................................................27-28AssignmentRequestPolicies,Announcements ....................................................................28Handbook,Medication,MessagesandDeliveries ................................................................28-29PostersandSigns,Newsletter,ChangeofAddress,LostandFound,UseofFacilities .........29

SchoolServicesDevelopmentProgram..........................................................................................................29InvestmentOpportunities ....................................................................................................30

NotreDameEndowmentFunds,TeacherBenefitTrust,MemorialFund.......................30PlannedGiving,SpecificDepartmentorProgramGifts,MatchingGift,Scholarships ....30

Sollicitation/DonationPolices .............................................................................................30-31PublicationPolices ................................................................................................................31

MediaRelease,WebSite,PublicAnnouncements,DistributionofMaterials ................31GuidanceServices.................................................................................................................32

AdvisementandCollege/WorkPlacement .....................................................................32Library ...................................................................................................................................32LunchProgram......................................................................................................................33SubstanceAbuseTesting ......................................................................................................33-34

DrugTestingandNotificationofResults.........................................................................34RetestingProceduresandNotification ...........................................................................34

SchoolBehaviorandExpectationsUniformRequirements .........................................................................................................35-38

Boys,Girls........................................................................................................................35-36Outerwear,Grooming .....................................................................................................36-37Jewelry,PhysicalEducation,SpiritShirt/JeansDays .....................................................37-38Retreats...........................................................................................................................38

Discipline...............................................................................................................................39CodeofCourtesy ...........................................................................................................39ProceduresinClassroomSettings..................................................................................40ProceduresforGeneralBehavior...................................................................................40-41

MinorViolationsandConsequences .....................................................................41-44Assemblies,SchoolMassandFunctions ....................................................41Cafeteria.....................................................................................................42DressCodes................................................................................................42Electronics..................................................................................................42Food/Drink/Gum ....................................................................................42HallPass .....................................................................................................43Littering ......................................................................................................43OffLimitAreas ...........................................................................................43StudentI.D. ................................................................................................43Tardiness ....................................................................................................44ViolationCard.............................................................................................44

MajorViolationsandConsequences .....................................................................44-54CellPhones.................................................................................................45Cheating .....................................................................................................45-46DamagetoProperty/Vandalism...............................................................46-47Dishonesty..................................................................................................47Disrespect ..................................................................................................47Disobedience..............................................................................................47DisruptiveBehavior....................................................................................47Drug/Alcohol ............................................................................................47-48

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Fighting/Altercation .................................................................................49Gambling ....................................................................................................49Harassment ................................................................................................49-50LeavingCampus/CuttingClass .................................................................50Obscenity/OffensiveLanguage ................................................................50-51Stealing.......................................................................................................51ThreatsofViolence ....................................................................................51Tobacco......................................................................................................52Weapons ....................................................................................................52ViolationCard.............................................................................................52StudentAcceptableUsePolicy...................................................................52-54

ExplanationofConsequencesDetention ...................................................................................................54Saturday-SchoolSuspension………………………………………………………….…………54Out-of-SchoolSuspension..........................................................................55SuspensionduringCriminalInvestigation..................................................55

SearchandSeizurePolicy..................................................................................56DancePolicies ...................................................................................................56-57

Parking .....................................................................................................................57-58Lockers .....................................................................................................................58

FireDrillsandEmergencyEvacuation .............................................................................58GrievanceandResolutionProcedures ............................................................................59

StudentLifeStudentActivitiesPhilosophy ...............................................................................................59ClubsandActivities ..............................................................................................................59-63

Membership,RequirementsandDuties,CampaignRegulations....................................59-60ClassOfficerDuties ...................................................................................................60-61

Co-Curricular ...................................................................................................................61Extra-Curricular ...............................................................................................................62

Athletics ................................................................................................................................63LHSAAMembership ........................................................................................................63SportsmanshipPolicies ...................................................................................................63AthleticParticipationPolicies..........................................................................................64Sports ..............................................................................................................................64-67

SafeEnvironment–DioceseofLafayette .........................................................................................68-81ParentAcknowledgementForms ....................................................................................................82ParentCooperationStatement .......................................................................................................83CodeofConduct...............................................................................................................................84AsbestosResponseAct .....................................................................................................................85

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Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! We are excited to be starting a new year of 50+ years of Catholic education in Acadia Parish! Each year brings change, however, what does NOT change is our Mission and our identity as a CATHOLIC school. Please pray for us that our Mission can be visible in the lives of all those who walk the halls of OUR LADY’s School. This Parent-Student Handbook is an important document outlining the expectations and rules that allow us to “live together” in a manner that fosters an environment conducive to Catholic education. When you register your student/s, you sign an agreement to abide by the policies and procedures it contains; therefore, it is vital that you familiarize yourself with its contents. Unfortunately, at times the handbook isn’t utilized until something has happened. In the last few years, the following issues have been ones that have presented themselves most frequently, and/or have caused the most concern:

● ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING)-This is the MOST COMMON Major Violation and carries a penalty that is, of necessity, serious. This will be discussed with each class during the first days of school and students will sign an informed consent. Please read this information carefully and reinforce the message with your child/ren. Refer to pages 45-46.

● ATTENDANCE- (this is dictated by the State of Louisiana and we must be in compliance—Please note that the 15 allowable days per class are for EXCUSED and UNEXCUSED absences) Attendance is closely related to academic performance. Please note our policy regarding informing the school of absences due to illness. Pages 18-19.

● PLANNED (IMPENDING) ABSENCES/TRIPS-are considered an excused absence if the policy is followed PRIOR TO the absence. Failure to follow the procedure will result in an inability to make up work (i.e. “0” on any assignments/tests) Info on pages 19-20.

● CELL PHONES-Technology has become such an integral part of our everyday lives, however, in order to minimize classroom interruptions and equipment abuse—we have instituted specific restrictions to cell phone usage. Page 45.

● TESTING DURING MID-TERMS AND FINAL EXAMS-These test dates are posted prior to the beginning of the school year. PLEASE do not plan trips during these times. Emergency and sickness will be excuses to reschedule exams. See page 20.

● VAPING/TOBACCO/GUNS-We are a drug/tobacco/alcohol/firearm free campus and any of these are strictly prohibited on campus or at any school function. This includes smoke free tobacco. VAPING has become an increasing problem. Please discuss consequences with your student/s. During hunting season, please remind your student/s to remove any guns used for hunting from their vehicle prior to reporting to school. Pg 52.

● LEAVING THE PARKING LOT- We have experienced complaints from our neighbors about the manner in which we leave in the afternoons. Teachers are on duty and, if necessary, consequences will be given. Pg 57-58.

It is our belief that clear communication of expectations and consequences is important; and that a proactive philosophy can save grief down the road. After reading the handbook, if you have specific questions or concerns, please give us a call. We look forward to a GREAT year! …Cindy M. Istre

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DearParentsandStudents,ThisHandbookhasbeenprepared foryour information.Contained in thisbookare importantpoliciescurrently ineffectforNotreDameHighSchool. TheAdministrationreservestherighttoaddand/oramendpoliciesduringthecourseoftheschoolyear.Shouldthisoccur,youwouldbenotifiedthroughthemonthlynewsletter.TherulesandregulationsinthishandbookhavebeenestablishedbytheDiocesanAdvisoryCouncil,theNotreDameAdvisory Council, and the administration of Notre Dame in conjunction with the following sources: THE BASICTEACHINGFORCATHOLICRELIGIOUSEDUCATION,TOTEACHASJESUSDID,SYLLABUSFORHIGHSCHOOLRELIGIOUSEDUCATION PROGRAM (Diocese of Lafayette), THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC DIRECTORY, and other Diocesan HighSchools.Pleasetakethetimetocarefullyreadanddiscussthishandbookasafamily.Ifyouhaveanyquestionspleasecalltheschoolofficeforclarificationofpolicies. TheDiocesanHandbookofPolicies isavailable inthePrincipal’sofficeforfurtherclarification.Guidelines:

1. AttentionistakentoseethatstudentsareallowedtoexperienceGodandChurchandtheirinfluencesonourlives. Religion classwill afford ample time for reflection and discussion. Various filmswill be used. Paraliturgicalcelebrationswillbeincludedtofurtheraidthestudent.

2. Studentswillberequiredtoparticipateindiscussionsandwillberesponsibleforprojects,assignmentsandreports.

3. Astimepermits,theLiturgicalYearwillbefollowedandexplainedinlightoftheparticularcourse.4. TheSacramentoftheEucharistandtheSacramentofPenancewillbemadeavailabletofacultyandstudents

onaregularbasis.5. Evaluationoftheentirespiritualandreligiousprogramwillbeencouragedbystudents,parents,andfaculty.

MutualResponsibilities:Christianformation isatthecenterofourpurpose. WithoutCatholicDoctrineandChristianFormationwecannotexist.StudentsattendingNotreDamewillacceptthefollowing:

1. Any student failing topass theReligion course for the yearwill have to attend and successfully completesummerschooltopassthecourse.Thesummercoursewillbetheimmediatesummerfollowingtheschoolyear.Afeewillbecharged.

2. Attendanceatallschoolliturgiesandparaliturgicalcelebrationsismandatory.3. StudentsofalldenominationsarerequiredtotakethespecificReligioncoursesoffered.4. Allstudentsarerequiredtoattendtheschoolretreat.5. TheentireNotreDamefamilyiscalledupontoparticipateinallschoolreligiousfunctions.6. Thepresenceof theclergyofAcadiaParishwillbesought forSchoolMasses,PenanceServices,andother

schoolrelatedfunctions.7. Theadministrationandfacultyareexpected,byexampleandteaching,tofosteraChristianatmosphereof

charityandunderstanding,andtoupholdtheteachingsandcustomsoftheRomanCatholicChurch.

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HISTORYofNOTREDAMEHIGHSCHOOL

NotreDameHigh School ofAcadia Parish began its operation as a Catholic, co-educational school for students ingrades9through12inSeptemberof1967.ItwasformedbyconsolidatingthethreeCatholichighschoolsinAcadiaParish: St.Michael of Crowley, St. Joseph of Rayne, and St. Francis of Iota. At the time of consolidation it wasdecidedthatthefacilitiesofSt.MichaelbeuseduntilNotreDamecouldbuild itsownfacilityormakesomeotherarrangements. On January 31, 1977, the Notre Dame Advisory Council of Directors and seven church parishespurchasedproportionatesharesofNotreDamefromSt.MichaelParishthusgivingNotreDameapermanenthomeinitspresentlocation.Duringthespringprecedingtheconsolidation,committeescomposedoffacultymembersandstudentsfromallthreeschoolsmetandselecteduniforms,schoolcolors,mascotsandemblems.Aschoolphilosophywaswrittentoguidethenewschool.Curriculumandfacultybegantotakeshape.

CREST

NotreDame'sshieldsymbolizesthethreeprincipalCatholicethnicgroupswhichoriginallysettledtheareaofAcadia. TheGermanpeoplearesymbolizedby theHERALDICEAGLE,displayedwithwings and outstretched legs. The CEDAR TREE of Lebanon is the chosen symbol of the Syriannations.AndtheFLEURDELIS(orwhitelily),areligioussymbol,isthenationalsymbolofFrance.OnthebaseoftheschoolshieldistheChristianCross,surmountingtheGreekletterCHI,whichisthe first letter of theword XPITOS,meaning Christ. The crest of the shield bears the torch ofeducationdenotingthehigheducationalgoalsofNotreDame.

PATRON

ThewordsNOTREDAMEmeanOURLADY.OurLadyisperhapsthemostextraordinaryandprominenttitlegiventotheMother of Jesus Christ. She is the Patroness of our school and her statue in the center of our campus is aconstantreminderofourreasonforexisting.

ALMAMATER

Highonahill,wherealldreamsgrow,Wefoundaplacetoblendtheold.ThethingsweloveandcherishdearRemindusofthisplacesonear.

Whenwe’vegoneaway,ourheartswillstay,Foryourfondmemorieshaveshowntheway!Butwe’llmissyoumostofall,NotreDame,

Whenyearshavecomeandgone.

TheschoolweloveisNotreDame,Herbannershighechoherfame.

Ourspiritsboldhavecheeredheron,Scarletandnavytoherbelong.

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MASCOT

Notre Dame'smascot is the pioneer. The old frontier pioneerwith his coonskin cap represents thosemenwhopushedbackthefrontiersofthiscountry. Thespacemanrepresentstheastronautswhohavepushedbackearth'sfrontiers into space. A pioneer further symbolizes leadership, a traitwhichNotreDame attempts to foster in itsstudentsasfutureChristianleaders.Theschoolcolorsofnavyblueandscarletreddepictthecolorsofourcountryanditsrichheritageoflibertyandjustice.

OWNERPARISHES

TheCatholicchurchparishesactivelyparticipatinginthegovernmentoftheschoolare:St.Michael’sCatholicChurch Crowley St.LawrenceCatholicChurch MowataSt.Joseph’sCatholicChurch Rayne St.LeoCatholicChurch RobertsCoveSt.Joseph’sCatholicChurch Iota St.JohntheBaptist LyonsPointImmaculateHeartofMary Crowley ImmaculateConception MorseEachchurchparishprovides leadership in thegovernmentof theschoolandeach financially subsidizes theschoolbased on the number of students who attend the school from the parish. Advisory Council members areelected/appointed lay people from each parish and a Chancellor,who is appointed by the Bishop represents thepastorsoftheeightchurchparishes.

STATEMENTOFPHILOSOPHY

ThephilosophyofNotreDameHighSchoolisstatedintermsofVaticanII'sdecreeoneducation:"Atrueeducationaimsattheformationofthepersoninthepursuitofhisultimateendandofthegoodofsocietyofwhichheisamemberandinwhoseobligations,asanadult,hewillshare."

Keeping inmind that every Christian has been entrustedwith Jesus’mission of spreading theGoodNews of thegospel, and that each person spreads the gospel asmuch by his actions aswith hiswords,we believe that as aCatholic high school, our formation of the total person must encompass not only a fostering of intellectualdevelopment,butalsoasincereappreciationfortheinnategoodnessofandrespectforallpersonsandallcreation,asenseofresponsiblestewardshipforourcommunityandourworld,andstrongmoralvaluesbywhichtomakethechoicesthatdetermineone’soverallwayoflife.

MISSION

TheMISSIONofNotreDameHighSchoolistoeducateitsstudentsinmind,bodyandsoulwiththeloveofJesus,thedisciplineofJoseph,andthefaithofMary.

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BELIEFS

Webelieve...• NotreDameHighSchool, inorder topromotestudent learningandreligious formation (whichareour

chiefpriorities),willprovideexperienceswhichleadallstudentstoarelationshipwithChristmanifestingitselfinjustice,mercy,andpeace.

• Notre Dame High School exists to provide a quality Catholic education in a well-rounded program ofchallenging academics and extracurricular activities that promote the development of students whoemulatethecharacteristicsoftheHolyFamily.

• NotreDameHighSchoolwillprovideasafeandcomfortablelearningenvironmentandanatmosphereofmutualrespectamongteachers,students,andstafftofosterapositiverelationshipandself-esteem.

• Notre Dame High School will maintain a challenging curriculum which recognizes each student as avaluedindividualwithuniquephysical,emotional,social,spiritual,andintellectualneeds.

• NotreDameHighSchoolwillprovideavarietyofinstructionalapproachestoaccommodatethestudents’various learning styles as well as multiple assessment opportunities in which to demonstrate theirmasteryofskillsandinformation.

• NotreDameHighSchoolwillactivelyinvolvestudentsinthelearningprocessandconstantlyimproveinallareasinordertopromoteconfident,self-directedlearning.

• NotreDameHighSchoolwillpromotecooperationamongstudents,faculty,parents,andthecommunityat large to develop a sense of family and ownership in the school so that everyone shares theresponsibilityofadvancingtheschool’smission.

RELIGIOUSFORMATION

TheReligiousFormationProgramofNotreDamehasatwofoldthrust:1)teachtheongoingrevelationofthemessageofJesusasentrustedtoHisChurch;2)personalizethatteachingintotheeverydaylifestyleofthestudents.Scriptureteachesusthatfaithwithoutworksis useless, andworkwithout faith is blind. It iswith these two beliefs inmind thatNotreDame approaches theReligiousFormationofitsstudentsandfaculty.ThematuritybroughtonbyVaticanIIhaschallengedtheteachingofReligion.Beingmindfuloftheprogressthathasbeenmade,theReligiousFormationDepartmentwishestoutilizeasmany methods of teaching as possible. This includes discussion, lecture, film projects, prayer services, guestspeakers,retreats,liturgies,etc.Allofthesemethodswillbecenteredonapreparedlessonplan.

SCHOOLMAP

SCHOOLCONTACTS

www.ndpios.comAdministrativeOffice 783-3519

SchoolFax 788-2115Principal AssistantPrincipal

Mrs.CindyIstre Mr.NolanTheriotJr.(337)581-2315 (337)298-9220cistre@ndpios.com ntheriot@ndpios.com

Administrator&AthleticDirector AdministrativeSecretary Mr.LewisCookJr. Mrs.DianaRonkartz

(337)344-3223 dronkartz@ndpios.comlcook@ndpios.com AthleticOffice 783-8776

AthleticFax 783-8781CurriculumCoordinator AssistantAthleticDirector

Mr.MattMcClure Mr.ToddGray(504)228-4134 tgray@ndpios.com

mmclure@ndpios.com AthleticSecretary Mrs.KarenBerken kberken@ndpios.comCafeteria

Mrs.KarenSchexneider Manager (337)783-3719 notredame@fns-dol.orgAdvancementandCommunications Mrs.MandyMiller Communications’Director(337)783-7143 mmiller@ndpios.comFinancialOffice Mrs.JuliElfert FiscalOfficer (337)783-3519 bookkeeper@ndpios.comGuidanceDepartment Ms.MarlaFaust GuidanceCounselor (337)783-7143 mfaust@ndpios.comRegistration&Admissions Mrs.JoanMouton Registrar (337)783-7143 jmouton@ndpios.comReligionDepartment Mr.JamesFranke ReligionAdministrator (337)783-3849 jfranke@ndpios.com

ADVISORYCOUNCIL

TheAdvisoryCouncilistoprovideexpertiseandadvicetothechancellorinaccordancewiththeCannonLawoftheRomanCatholicChurch, theSynodalLawof theDioceseofLafayetteand theRegulationsandPolicies forCatholicSchoolsoftheDioceseofLafayette.The primary functions of the Advisory Council are to develop a budget to provide for the school’s financial andphysicalwell-beingandgrowth;toimplementadevelopmentprogramincorporatingalong-rangeplanandincludingactive,positivepublicrelationsandmarketingoftheschool;andtoformulatebroadpoliciesfortheschool.

BoardofPastorsChancellor

ReverendMikelPolson St.Michael,CrowleyReverendJudeThierry--St.Joseph,Iota ReverendJasonVidrine--ImmaculateHeartofMary,CrowleyReverendPaulBroussard--St.Leo,RobertsCove ReverendBrentSmith--St.Joseph,RayneReverendJosephT.SaiTran,SVD--St.Lawrence,Mowata ReverendNeilPettit--ImmaculateConception,Morse St.JohntheBaptist,LyonsPoint

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AdvisoryCouncil

RepresentativesMr.KurkThomas St.Joseph,Rayne Mr.MichaelLandry St.Michael,CrowleyMrs.CynthiaOliver St.Joseph,Rayne Mrs.KaylaLink St.Michael,CrowleyMrs.CelesteHenry ImmaculateHeartofMary,Crowley St.Michael,CrowleyMrs.HallieAndrus SacredHeart,ChurchPoint Mrs.SarahHabetz St.Leo,RobertsCoveMrs.AngelLeJeune Member-at-Large St.Joseph,Rayne OurLadyHelpofChristians,Jennings

FACULTY

Ms.BrendaBanowetz bbanowetz@ndpios.com Ms.NicoleBellow nbellow@ndpios.com Mrs.KathyBreaux kbreaux@ndpios.com Mrs.DianaBroussard dbroussard@ndpios.com Ms.LynnCampos lcampos@ndpios.com Mr.LewisCook,III lcook3@ndpios.com Ms.JennyDidier jdidier@ndpios.com Mrs.CristinaDoucet cdoucet@ndpios.com Mrs.DonnaFruge dfruge@ndpios.com Ms.LindaGibson lgibson@ndpios.com Mr.ToddGray tgray@ndpios.com Mr.ChristopherHauerwas chauerwas@ndpios.com Mrs.AngieHerbert aherbert@ndpios.com Mr.MarkJones mjones@ndpios.com Mrs.LauraLeBeouf llebeouf@ndpios.com Mr.JamesMcCleary jmccleary@ndpios.com Dr.PatMelek pmelek@ndpios.com Mrs.RachelMeyer rmeyer@ndpios.com Mr.AndrewPowell apowell@ndpios.com Mrs.SheilaRothermel sdrothermel@ndpios.com Mr.RandySchexnayder rschexnayder@ndpios.com Mr.ChrisStevens cstevens@ndpios.com Ms.PhoebeTrotter ptrotter@ndpios.com Mr.JohnWhiting jwhiting@ndpios.com Ms.TaraYoung tyoung@ndpios.com Mr.WaylonYoung wyoung@ndpios.com

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BELLSCHEDULES

RegularSchedule LiturgySchedule

50-minuteperiods,50-minutelunch 42-minuteperiods,50-minutelunch

7:45 OpeningBell 7:45 OpeningBell

7:50–8:40 Period1 7:50–8:32 Period1

8:45–9:35 Period2 8:37–9:19 Period2

9:40–10:30 Period3 9:24–10:15 Liturgy

10:35–11:25 Period4 10:20–11:02 Period3

11:25–12:15 Lunch 11:07–11:49 Period4

12:20–1:10 Period5 11:49–12:39 Lunch

1:15–2:05 Period6 12:44–1:26 Period5

2:10–3:00 Period7 1:31–2:13 Period6

2:18–3:00 Period7

EarlyDismissal PepRallySchedule

30-minuteperiods,45-minutelunch 46-minuteperiods,50-minutelunch

7:45 OpeningBell 7:45 OpeningBell

7:50–8:20 Period1 7:50–8:36 Period1

8:25–8:55 Period2 8:41–9:27 Period2

9:00–9:30 Period3 9:32–10:18 Period3

9:35–10:05 Period4 10:23–11:09 Period4

10:10–10:40 Period5 11:09–11:59 Lunch

10:40–11:25 Lunch 12:04–12:50 Period5

11:30–12:00 Period6 12:55–1:41 Period6

12:05–12:35 Period7 1:46–2:32 Period7

2:32–3:00 PepRally

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SeniorFarewellLiturgyandAwards

29-minuteperiods,40-minutelunch

7:45 OpeningBell

7:50–9:20 ExamPeriod

9:25–10:55 LiturgyandAwards

11:00–11:30 ClassPeriod

11:30–12:10 Lunch

12:15–12:44 ClassPeriod

12:49–1:18 ClassPeriod

1:23–1:52 ClassPeriod

1:57–2:26 ClassPeriod

2:31–3:00 ClassPeriod

ADMISSIONS

Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish is an open admission Catholic school. Notre Dame High School is incompliancewith Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and admitsmale and female students of any race, color,nationalorethnicorigintoalltherights,privileges,programs,andactivitiesgenerallyaccordedormadeavailabletostudentsat theschool. Itdoesnotdiscriminateonanynational,ethnic,or religiousbasis inadministrationof theschool'seducationpolicies,financialassistanceprograms,athletics,oranyotherschooladministeredprogram.Theschoolmakesasincereefforttoliveuptoitsphilosophyofeducatingthewholechildinafaith-filledenvironment.TheschoolseekstoserveallstudentswhowantthebenefitsofaqualityCatholiceducation.AdmissionwillbedeniedtoapplicantsonlywhentheirneedscannotbeproperlyservedatNotreDameHighSchool.Thismay occurwhen class size does not allow for proper placement of a student,when there is need for highlyspecializedcounselingandtreatment,orwhenastudent'sdisciplinerecordindicatesadisruptivepattern.Students at Notre Dame High School must follow the academic and discipline policies of the school. Seriousdisregardforthevariouspolicieswillresultinprobationarystatusforthestudentand/orpossibleexpulsion.NotreDame High School pledges to work closely with our students and their parents in the enforcement of schoolregulations,andstudentsandparentsareurgedtoreviewcarefullythesepolicies.Studentsandparentsarerequiredtoabidebyallpoliciesintheschoolhandbook.(Seecooperationstatement)Studentsexpelled fromanotherschool for illegaldrugsorweaponsviolationswillnotbeadmittedtoNotreDameHighSchool.Otherrefusalswillbeatthediscretionoftheadministration.The following is a summary of Part 2 of the Admission Policy. The actual statement ismuchmore detailed andavailableuponrequest.Intheeventthatenrollmentmustbelimited,thefollowingcriteriawillbeusedtodeterminetheorderinwhichstudentsareacceptedtoNotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParish.CurrentlyEnrolled

• Students currently enrolled in Notre Dame whose registration is completed during the designated

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registrationperiod.Incompleteregistrationwillbehandledasstated.FeederSchools

• Catholicstudentscurrentlyenrolledinanownershipfeederschoolwhoseregistrationiscompletedduringthedesignatedregistrationperiod.

• Catholic students currently enrolled in a non-ownership feeder school whose registration is completedduringthedesignatedregistrationperiod.

• StudentscurrentlyenrolledinNotreDamewhoseregistrationwasnottimely.• Non-Catholicstudentsinownershipfeederschoolswhoseregistrationiscompletedduringthedesignated

registrationperiod.• Non-Catholic students in non-ownership feeder schools whose registration is completed during the

designatedregistrationperiodAllOthers(notinNotreDameorFeederSchools)

• SiblingsofstudentscurrentlyenrolledatNotreDame• ChildrenofFaculty/StaffofNotreDameHighSchool• Childrenofparishionersinownershipparishes• Childrenofparishionersinnon-ownershipparishes

UnwedPregnanciesCatholicChurchteachingdoesnotapproveofunwedpregnancies;however,whenanunwedpregnancydoesoccuramongfacultyorstudentpopulation,thePrincipal istocounselwiththose involved inaChrist-likemanner. Jesusalwaysshowed loveandconcern foreveryone,andneverdidHesendanyoneawayfromHimself. Therefore, thepersonswho become involved in this situation, with the advice of the physician, are to be allowed tomake thedecisionofwhentowithdrawfromon-campusinstruction.(DiocesanPolicy#1022)Itisrecommended,asamatterofhealthandsafetythattheparent/guardiannotifiestheadministrationofallmedicalconditions.MarriedStudentsIndividualswhoaremarriedmaynotenrollinorattendCatholicschoolsintheDioceseofLafayette.Studentswhohave been covered under the provisions ofDP 1022,UnwedPregnancies,may howevermarry and continue as astudentiftheyremainmarriedandagreeinwritingtosubmittoandabidebyallschoolrulesandregulations.(DP#1023)

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TUITIONandFEES

Tuition• TheNotreDameAdvisoryCouncilsetstuitionrates.Rateswillvarydependingonone’sreligiousaffiliation.

ThereisasetrateforstudentswhoareCatholic.ThereisanotherrateforstudentswhoarenotCatholic.• The faculty of the school is hired for one year and students' programs areplanned for the year on that

basis. The enrollment of a student indicates that his parents understand that all school expenses andcommitmentsweremadewith the assumption that the studentwill remain in the school for the entireyear.

• The Advisory Council reserves the right to adjust tuition if necessary tomeet unforeseen emergencies.Parentswillbegivenadequatenoticeifsuchanadjustmentbecomesnecessary.

• Subsidy is requested from the Catholic support and non-support parishes. If for any reason the parishchoosesnottopaythissubsidythenitbecomestheobligationoftheparents.(collectedinAugust)

• Afamilybona-fidemembershipinachurchparishwillbedeterminedbythepastoroftheparish.• Thetotalcostofeducationperchildexceedsthetuition.Perhapssomeparentsareableandwillingtopay

thistotalcost.Ifso,thisexcessfundingwillbeplacedinascholarshipfundthatwillassistthosewhoarelessabletopayfulltuition.

• Familiesexperiencing financialdifficultymayapply for reduction in tuitionbysubmitting theonline formpriortothedeadline.TuitionassistanceisgivenonanannualbasisandawardedinMay.

• TuitionMUSTbecurrentpriortoMid-termsandtofinals.ThismeansthatstudentswillNOTbeallowedtotestifthefinancialobligationshavenotbeenmet.(DiocesanPolicy#5009,NDHSpolicy)

• NotreDameStudentswhoare receiving tuitionassistanceareobliged to followandadhere to the rules,regulations and policies of Notre Dame High School and the Notre Dame Advisory Council. Any suchstudentcausingseriousorpersistentdisciplinaryproblemsatNotreDamewill lose the tuitionassistanceallocationfortheschoolyearinquestion.ThisdeterminationrestswiththeadministrationofNotreDameHighSchoolfollowingreviewbytheNotreDameAdvisoryCouncil.

PaymentOptions

NotreDameHighSchooloffersthefollowingoptionsfortuitionpayment:1. Paymentinfullatthebeginningoftheschoolyear2. Monthlybankdraft

WITHDRAWALPOLICY

WhenastudentwithdrawsfromNotreDameHighSchool,thefamilyisresponsibleforALLfees.Thetuitionwillbepro-ratedona9weeksquarterlybasis.EXAMPLE:Ifastudentwithdrawsanytimeaftertheendofaquarter,thefamily isresponsiblefortuitionthroughtheendofthenextquarter. NOrecordswillbereleaseduntilall financialobligationsaresatisfied.(LocalAdvisoryCouncilPolicy)

NONCUSTODIALPARENT

NotreDameHighSchoolabidesbytheprovisionsoftheBuckleyAmendmentwithrespecttotherightsofthenon-custodialparents. In theabsenceofacourtorder to thecontrary,NotreDameHighSchoolwillprovide thenon-custodialparentwithaccesstotheacademicrecordsandtootherschoolrelatedinformationregardingthestudent.Ifthereisacourtorderspecifyingthereistobenoinformationgiven,itistheresponsibilityofthecustodialparenttoprovidetheschoolwithanofficialcopyofthecourtorder.

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DIPLOMASandTRANSCRIPTS

Requestfortranscriptsmustbedirectedtotheregistrar’soffice. Atranscriptofastudent’screditswillbesentonrequest of the student. Transfer of credit is an official transaction between schools. An official transcript fromanotherschoolwillnotbeaccepteddirectlyfromastudent. Astudent’stestscoreswillbereleasedaspartofthetranscriptsenttocolleges/universitiesunlessawrittenrequesttowithholdscoresisreceivedintheregistrar’sofficeatthebeginningoftheschoolyear. IMPORTANT: NotreDameHighSchooladherestotheBuckleyAmendment;each parent and student has agreed to and signed the Buckley Agreement (in your registration packet) uponregistration.

SENIORCLASSRINGPOLICY

Theschoolwillprovideavendorwhowillbeable to supply thenecessitiesof theofficial school ring.OnlyseniorringswiththeofficialNotreDameinsigniawillbepresentedduringtheringceremony.OrdersforSeniorringstakeplace in the fallof the Junioryear. Allpaymentsmustbecompletedwith thevendorprior to the ringceremony.RingceremonytakesplacethelastWednesdaymorningoftheschoolyear.The2021ceremonywillbeheldintheNotreDameGym,beginningat10am.ThosejuniorswhohaveseniorringswiththeofficialNotreDameinsigniawillreceive their ringsat this time. Since thepurposeof theceremony is the riteofpassageand importanceofeachfamily,thoseJuniorswhodonothavearingareencouragedtobringamedalorsomeotherreligioussymboltobeblessed.Dressshouldbemodestandrespectfulformass.

AWARDS

Theschoolwill recognizestudents forexcellence. Innowaydotheseawards lessenanyperson inthe lifegoalofbecomingonewiththeLordingrace.CatholicActionAward

Thisawardisgivenatgraduationeachyear.TherecipientofthisawardischosenbythestudentsofNotreDame.ThisistheHIGHESTAWARDthatisgrantedbyNotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParish.Thisawardis given to one male and one female graduate. The recipients are exemplary of the total educationalprogram of Notre Dame. The criteria for this award are Catholic religious involvement, scholarship,character, leadership, and service to all. The Pastors of the recipients will be invited to come to theCommencementexercisesandmakethepresentations.

AmericanLegionAwardThis award is presented to one male and one female graduate each year. Criteria include achievement,scholarship,character,courage,andservicetotheschoolandcommunity.

CourseAwards Courseawardswillbegiventothestudentswhoexcelineachcoursethatisofferedinthecurriculum.These

awards will be presented in conjunction with Senior Mass and Awards or Academic Recognition(underclassmen).Therecipientswillbechosenbytheiracademicteacher.

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ATTENDANCE

InordertobenefitfromtheacademicprogramsofNotreDameanditsreligioustraining,aswellastocontributetoandbenefitfromtheoveralllearningenvironmentoftheschool,itisimportantthatallstudentsbeinattendanceonallschooldays.Regularattendanceiscloselyassociatedwithgoodscholarship.WeareboundbyStateLaw,BULLETIN741NON-PUBLICSCHOOLS,regardingattendance.....Inordertobeeligibletoreceivegrades,secondarystudentsmustbepresentaminimumof80dayspersemester(whichisequalto89%)toreceivecredit for thecourse. Thismeans ifastudenthas15absences (excusedorunexcused) inaclasswithinaschoolyearhe/shewillnotreceivecreditinthatcourse.StudentsenteringNotreDameduringtheschoolyearcarrywiththemtheirabsencesfromtheirpreviousschool.

6.055.05“Exceptionstotheattendancepolicycanbemadeonlyintheeventofextendedpersonalillness(atleast3days), verifiedbyaphysicianand/orat thediscretionof theprincipal."Anote fromtheattendingphysicianmustbesubmitteduponreturntoschool.

NOTE: Asstandardprocedure,aletterwillbee-mailed(withreportcards)totheparentwhenastudenthasmissed

5,10,11,and13days.Thepurposeoftheselettersistohelpparentstrackthenumberofdaysthechildhasmissed.Beginningwiththe8thabsence,parentsmustcontacttheadministrationtodiscussthesituation.

Parents/GuardiansandStudentsareexpectedtocomplywiththefollowingregulations:Attendanceistakeneachclassperiod.Ifanystudentwhohasnotsignedoutispostedabsent,theadministrationwillbe notified immediately. The parents will be notified and the appropriate action under the “LeavingCampus/CuttingClass”disciplinepolicywillbeenforced.ABSENCES

Ifastudentwillbeabsentbecauseofillness,theparentmustcontacttheschoolnolaterthan8:00aminoneofthefollowingways:

• emaildronkartz@ndpios.com• call783-3519• fax788-2115

Iftheschoolisnotnotified,theabsenceisunexcused.Astudentwhoseabsenceisunexcusedwillnotbeallowedtomakeupwork.**Pleasenote thatanexcuse foranabsencewill notbe takenafter the studenthas returned to school forthreedays**

UNEXCUSEDABSENCE• ThestudentisNOTallowedtomakeupmissedwork.

DEFINITIONOF“UNEXCUSED”ABSENCE

• Working/neededathome• Truancyorcuttingclass• Anyabsenceforanunacceptablereason

(Theadministrationreservestherighttodeterminewhatisorisnotan“excusedabsence.”)

PLEASENOTEUnexcusedabsencemaybesubjecttodisciplinaryactionundertheLEAVINGCLASS/CUTTINGCLASSdisciplinepolicy.

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EXCUSEDABSENCE

• ThestudentISallowedtomake-upworkmissedunderthefollowingconditionso StudentsaregrantedoneCLASSPERIODforeachclassperiodmissedtomakeuptheirwork;witha

maximumofTHREE (3) class periods tomakeup allmissingwork/tests. (StudentswhomissmorethanTHREE (3)daysmustmeetwith theGuidanceCounselorupon returning to school to scheduletheir makeup work.) Students are responsible to meet with teacher(s) of missed class(es)immediately upon his/her return to school to set a date/time for the make-up. Any work notcompletedwithintheallottedtimewillreceivea“0”.

o However,assignmentsmadePRIORTOtheabsenceortestsannouncedPRIORTOtheabsencemustbemadeupIMMEDIATELYuponastudent’sreturn,andlong-rangeprojectsaredueontheassigneddateregardlessofabsenceontheduedate.

DEFINITIONOF“EXCUSED”PARTIALABSENCE• MedicalorDentalAppointments

o Permission for leaving campusmustbeobtained from the school’soffice. Thispermissionwill begrantedwithawrittennotefromthedoctororparent.Thismattermustbehandledonthedayoftheappointmentandpriortothebeginningoftheschoolday.

• Funeralso Studentsareallowedto leavecampustoattendthefuneralofanon-familymemberONLYwhena

parentalnoteisreceivedintheschool’sofficebeforeschoolonthedayofthefuneral.Thestudentmayberequiredtoobtain,complete,andreturnaREQUESTTOMISSCLASSFORMtotheAssistantPrincipal.NOONEwillbeallowedtocallhome,andNOverbalpermissionwillbeaccepted.

• SCHOOLSPONSOREDACTIVITIES/EVENTS/COMPETITIONSo Theseactivitiesaredefinedas:athletic,classfieldtrip,orschoolsponsoredextracurricularevents.To

beabletoparticipateinafterschoolactivitiesstudentsmustbeinattendanceformorethanone-halfof the school day (four class periods) that the activity is planned. Unusual or extraordinarycircumstancesmaybeappealedtotheAdministration.

o If the activity requires a student to miss more than half of a class, the student must obtain,completeandreturnaREQUESTTOMISSCLASSFORMtotheAssistantPrincipal. Ifateacher,forsufficientreasonsstatedinwriting,doesnotsignthesheet,thestudentmaynotmissthatclasstoattendtheevent.Itistheresponsibilityofthecoach/sponsorandtheAssistantPrincipaltonotifythestudent.

• SCHOOLATHLETICOREXTRACURRICULARACTIVITIESo Students(otherthanteammembers)areallowedtoleavecampustoattendsucheventsONLYwhen

aREQUESTTOMISSCLASSiscompletedandreturnedtotheAssistantPrincipal(whichrequiresthesignatureoftheparent/guardian).

UNEXPECTED“EXCUSED”ALLDAYABSENCE

• Illnessorhospitalizationofthestudent• Deathorseriousillnessinthestudent'sfamily• Unavoidableemergencies(Incaseofanemergency,pleasecontactamemberoftheadministration.)

Uponreturningtoschool,thestudentmustsubmitanotefromaparent,guardian,ordoctortotheschool’sofficeandobtainan“admittance”slipwhichmustbesignedbythestudent’steachersandreturnedtotheschool’soffice.

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IMPENDINGABSENCE• ParentsaretocontacttheAssistantPrincipalpriortotheabsence(3daysarerecommended).• Incaseofanemergency,pleasecontactamemberoftheadministration.• SchoolSponsoredTrips(includesathleticevents)

o Ifthestudentdoesnotmaintaintheminimumstandardof1.5GPA,orahigherstandardsetbyanorganizationorclub,theymaynotbeeligibletoattendtheschoolsponsoredtrip.

Comprehensive exams (Mid-terms and Finals) are posted on the school calendar. Any necessary change in examschedulemustbeapprovedbythePrincipal.

SIGNINGINANDOUTOFSCHOOL

• Whensigninginaftertheschooldayhasbegun(thisisdefinedasafter8:05),studentmustimmediatelyreporttotheschooloffice.

• Ifstudentiscomingfromadentalormedicalappointment,asignednotefromthedoctormustbebroughttoschool.

• Ifstudentisnotcomingfromadentalormedicalappointment,he/shemustbeaccompaniedbyaparent/guardianorbringanotefromparent/guardianincludingaphonenumberatwhichtheparentmaybereached.

• Ifstudenthasmissedatest/quizormajorassignment,he/shemusthavetheteacher’ssignaturetobeadmittedtoclass.

• StudentmustobtainanADMITSLIPfromtheschooloffice.• When signing out of school, student must receive written permission from the school office before

leavingcampus.• Parent/Guardian must speak with an administrator or the school’s secretary to sign out a

student.• Ifastudentwillmissatest/quizormajorassignment,he/shemusthavetheteacher’ssignature

beforesigningout.• Whenreturningtoschoolafterhavingsignedout,studentmustimmediatelyreporttotheschooloffice.

• Ifa student is returning fromadentalormedicalappointment,a signednote fromthedoctormustbebroughttoschool.

• If student is not returning from a dental or medical appointment, a parent/guardian mustaccompanythestudenttosignbackintoschool.

• Ifstudenthasmissedatest/quizormajorassignment,he/shemusthavetheteacher’ssignaturetobeadmittedtoclass.

• StudentmustobtainanADMITSLIPfromtheschooloffice.Failuretofollowtheaboveprocedurewillresultindisciplinaryaction.

“SKIPDAY”Ifmorethan30%ofanygradelevelisabsent,theadministrationmayassumethatthosestudentshaveexecutedaplannedskipday.Theadministrationmaythenrequiretheteacherstoassignanin-classassignmentnottoexceed10%ofthetotalpointsforthegradingperiod.

PLEASENOTEStudentsmusttakealltestsandturninallprojectsormakearrangementswiththeteacherBEFOREenteringthenextclass.Incomplete

formsandfailuretotaketestsorturninassignmentswillresultindisciplineaccordingtotheCUTTINGCLASS/OFFCAMPUSPolicy.

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PARTICIPATIONINAFTERSCHOOLACTIVITIES Thisincludesanyathleticevent,classfieldtrip,orschool-sponsoredextracurricularevents.

Toparticipate inafterschoolactivities,studentsmustbe inattendance forone-half (fourclassperiods)of theschooldayonwhich theactivity isplanned. Unusualor extraordinary circumstancesmaybeappealed to theadministrationONLY.

ATTENDANCEATSCHOOLLITURGIES

MassisthemostimportantfunctionatNotreDameHighSchool.Allstudentsarerequiredtoattendtheregularweekly liturgy and/or other liturgical celebrations. Underclassmen must sit with their 2nd period class in thebleachers;seniorsmustsitwiththeir2ndperiodclassinthechairs.Inrespectforthecelebrationoftheliturgy,studentsareaskedtoavoidschedulingappointmentsduringweeklyMass.

SCHOOLCLOSURES

Emergency closure decisionswill bemade and announced by the administration of Notre Dame High School.TheadministrationwillnotifyparentsandstudentsviaFlocknote,e-mail,andndpios.com.

ACADEMICREGULATIONS

The coursesoffered atNotreDameHigh School arebasedon theCatholic philosophyof education and fulfill therequirementsof theLouisianaStateDepartmentofEducation, theDioceseof Lafayette,and thegeneralentrancerequirementsofcolleges.TograduatewithaNotreDamediplomawillrequiremoreworkthantheStateminimumrequirements.SevencourseswillbetakeneachyearthatastudentisenrolledatNotreDame.TobeeligibleforaNotreDamediplomaastudentmustaccumulateaminimumof27credits.

FourYearCOLLEGEBOUNDPlanofStudiesShouldFollowThisBasicPatternFreshman Sophomore Junior SeniorReligionIEnglishIAlgebraI

PhysicalScienceHealth&PE

WorldGeographyFineArts

ReligionIIEnglishIIGeometry

ForeignLanguageIBiology

Health&PEElective

ReligionIIIEnglishIIIAlgebraII

ForeignLanguageIIChemistryU.S.HistoryElective

ReligionIVEnglishIV

AdvancedMathICivics

PhysicsorScienceElectiveElectiveElective

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THEHONORSCOLLEGEBOUNDTRACKThistrackisofferedtothosestudentswhoseachievementinpreviouscoursesisofhighqualityandwhosetestscoresindicatesuch

potential.Astudentisexpectedtomeetthecurriculumdesignsofeachcoursewithadeterminationtoexcelbeyondwhatisrequiredofnon-honorscourses.Honorscoursesdemandmorein-depthstudy,independentstudy,creativityandqualitywork.Topicspresentedaremorechallengingtothoseofnon-honorscourses.StudentsMUSTearna75%averageforthefinalgradeinanhonorsclasstocontinue

thefollowingyear.

OTHERNOTES

• TheologyRequirements

o TobeeligibleforgraduationfromNotreDameHighSchool,eachstudentmustsuccessfullycompleteonecreditofReligiousstudiesforeveryyearofattendanceatNotreDameHighSchool.Studentstransferringin atmid-yearmust successfully complete the second semesterof theReligious studies course for theappropriategradelevelentered.

o Studentswho fail a religion classwillbe required to successfully complete theappropriatepacket andservices,whichmayinvolveattendanceinthesummer.Afeewillbechargedforthisservice.

• RetreatRequirements

o RetreatsandserviceprojectsareavitalpartofthespiritualgrowthatNotreDameHighSchool.AllstudentsMUSTparticipateinaNotreDameHighSchoolretreatprogramorapprovedequivalenttosuccessfullycompletethetheologycoursefortheyear.

• ServiceHours

o ThepurposeoftheNotreDameHighSchoolServiceProgramistoinstill inourstudentstheconceptoflivingas Jesusdid– ina lifeof service toothers. Ourgoal is tohelpour students realize the joyandpeace that comes fromgiving of themselves to others in need. It is our hope that the experienceofservicethroughthisprogramwillcarryonintotheiradultlives.

o Specificrequirementsanddetailswillbegiventoeachstudentinhis/herreligionclass.QuestionscanbedirectedtotheReligionAdministrator.

FourYearHONORSPlanofStudiesShouldFollowThisBasicPatternFreshman Sophomore Junior SeniorReligionI

EnglishIHCBAlgebraIHCB

PhysicalScienceHCBHealth&PE

WorldGeographyHCBFineArts

ReligionIIEnglishIIHCBGeometryHCBAlgebraIIHCB

ForeignLanguageIHCBBiologyHCBHealth&PE

ReligionIIIEnglishIIIHCB

AdvancedMathIIHCBForeignLanguageIIHCB

ChemistryHCBU.S.HistoryHCB

Elective

ReligionIVEnglishIVHCB

Pre-Calculus/CalculusHCB*CivicsHCBPhysicsHCBElective**Elective

*Either,notboth

**BiologyIIHCB/PsychologySuggested

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HOMELEARNING

• PhilosophyItisessentialthatstudentsdohomelearningonaregularbasissoasnottofallbehindduringthecourseoftheyear.Toencouragestudentstocompletetheirassignedhomework,thefollowingpolicywasenacted:

• HomeworkPolicy1. MissedHWassignment1sttime--studentistoldtoturnassignmentintotheteacherbythenextclass

meeting.Teachersendsemailtoparent.2. MissedHWassignment2ndtime--studentistoldtoturnassignmentintotheteacherbythenextclass

meeting.Teachersendsemailtoparent.3. MissedHWassignment3rdtime--studentistoldtoturnassignmentintotheteacherbythenextclass

meeting.Teachersendsemailtoparent.

**Note:Ifstudentdoesasasked,he/shewillbegiven½creditforthemissedassignment.IfthestudentDOESNOTturnintheassignment,thereisnoacademicpenaltytothispoint.

4. MissedHWassignment4thtime--studentisassignedatimeOUTSIDEofclasstomeetwithteachertocompleteassignmente.g.beforeorafterschool.Teachersendsemailtoparent.

5. MissedHWassignment5thtime--studentisassignedatimeOUTSIDEofclasstomeetwithteachertocompleteassignmente.g.beforeorafterschool.Teachersendsemailtoparent.

6. MissedHWassignment6thtime--studentisassignedatimeOUTSIDEofclasstomeetwithteachertocompleteassignmente.g.beforeorafterschool.Teachersendsemailtoparent.

**Note:Ifstudentdoesnotcometoteacherretention,theteacherwillwriteupadisciplinaryreferralandsubmitittotheDOS.(Thiswillbetreatedasamissedteacherdetentiongivenfordisciplinereasons.)Ifworkiscompleted,theteacherwillgivethestudent½credit.Thestudentwillnotusepracticeforathleticsorextra-curricularactivitiesasanexcusefornotbeingabletoattendretention.Thestudentwillberesponsibleforspeakingtotheheadcoach/moderatorifapplicable.

7. MissedHWassignment7thtime--student’snameisgiventoMrs.Istre.ShewillassignaMondayeveningacademicretention.Thestudentwillbeineligibletopracticeforasportortoparticipateinextra-curriculareventsuntilretentionisservedandameetingwiththeparentshasbeenheld.

8. Teacherwillmakeaparentcontactandstudentwillbedetainedbytheteacher.NocreditforHWwillbegiven.

9. Teacherwillmakeaparentcontactandstudentwillbedetainedbytheteacher.NocreditforHWwillbegiven.

10. AwrittenreferralwillbesubmittedtotheAssistantPrincipal.ThestudentwillreceiveaSaturday-SchoolSuspension.

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GRADINGSYSTEMFORNOTREDAMEHIGHSCHOOL

• Studentsaregradedineachsubjectareabytheletterandthepercentagesystem.Areportcardwillcarryalettergradeandapercentilescore.

PROGRESSREPORTS

• Atthemid-pointofeachquarter,AcademicProgresswillbeavailableonlineandparentswillbenotifiedofthesereportsviaemail.Checkingstudentacademicprogresscanserveasawarningofconcernonthepartoftheteacheraboutthestudent’sworkand/orbehavior.

REPORTCARDS

• Reportcardsareissuedwithinfiveworkingdaysaftertheendofagivennineweekperiod.ACADEMICSWEATERS

• SweatersareawardedtoseniorswhohavecompletedandearnedcreditfortheirfirstsixsemestersinhighSchool andhave an accumulatedGPAof 3.3 or betterwhile enrolled in theHonorsCollegeBoundor theCollegeBoundCurriculum.(Adv.CouncilRec.5/18)

HonorsCollegeBound

A100–93%B92–84%C83–74%D73–66%F65–0%

CollegeBound

A100–94%B93–86%C85–77%D76–70%F69–0%

DualEnrollment

A100–90%B89–80%C79–70%D69–60%F59–0%

COMPUTINGTHEFINALCOURSEGRADE

Thesumof:FirstNineWeeksPercentagex2

SecondNineWeeksPercentagex2MidtermPercentage

ThirdNineWeeksPercentagex2FourthNineWeeksPercentagex2

FinalPercentage

Dividethesumby10.

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• AnyinstanceofAcademicDishonestyexcludesonefromthishonor.ACADEMICHELP

• Whenever a student begins to experience academic difficulty in a specific course, he/she should contacthis/herteacherimmediatelytorequestextrahelp.Teachersmayalsorequest,witha24hoursnotice,thatcertainstudentsreporttotheteacher forextrahelpeitherbeforeschool,at lunch,orafterschool.Sucharequest takes precedence over all other activities. At times, the guidance counselor may also contact astudentconcerninganeedforextrahelp.

FAILURES

• ALLFAILURES(anysubject)MUSTMEETWITHTHEGUIDANCECOUNSELORIMMEDIATELYAFTERTHEFINALGRADINGPERIOD. StudentswhofailtosuccessfullycompletearequiredcourseofstudySHOULDATTENDSUMMERSCHOOLorequivalenttocompletetherequiredcourse.

ACADEMICRECOGNITION

• NDHS groupings for Academic Recognition (at year end) are based on 9 weeks grades for the first threequarters. ThisisanHonorRollrecognitionandNOTareflectionofcumulativegradepointaverages. PrizegroupsareasfollowswiththestipulationthatthestudenthasnoDorFasa9weeksgrade:

o Bronze (3.00-3.50)o Silver (3.51-3.75)o Gold (3.76-3.99)o Platinum (4.00)

CLASSSCHEDULINGGuidelinesforScheduleChanges

• Thefollowingguidelinesapplytothosestudentswishingtomakechangestotheir2020-2021classschedules.Requestsforschedulechangeswillbeconsideredunderthefollowingguidelines:o StudentswishingtofulfilltherequirementsoftheDioceseofLafayette,theLouisianaStateDepartment

ofEducationandNDHSgraduationrequirementswillbeconsidered.StrongemphasisisplacedonmandatedcoursesofstudyrelativetoreceivingaNotreDameHighSchooldiploma.

o SchedulechangeswillbeconsideredforthosestudentsrequestingacourseinanefforttocompleteTOPScorecurriculumrequirements.Thosestudentswithacademicsenioritywillbegivenfirstconsiderationwithregardtocourseselection.

o StudentsrequestingspecificelectiveswillalsobeconsideredbasedonNDHScourserequirements,academicseniority,andclassroomseatingavailability.

o StudentsmustbringtheirissuedscheduleswiththemwhenrequestingaschedulechangeasthesescheduleshavebeencarefullyreviewedanddeterminedtomeetallNDHSdiplomaand/orTOPSeligibilityrequirements.Nostudentwillbeallowedtorequestanychangeswithouttheirschedules.

o Studentswillbeallowedtoreceivechangestoanyelectivecoursenotinitiallyrequested.Changestoanyrequestedcoursewillrequireafee.Changestocoresubjectswillrequireadministrativeapproval.

Allstudentsand/orparentsinterestedindiscussinganyschedulerelatedissuesshouldcontacttheguidancedepartment.Ifyouareunabletomakeyourrequestwithinthedesignatedtimeperiod,youarerequiredtocontactthecounselorintheGuidanceDepartmentbeforethelastdayofschoolat783-7143.

RECORDS

Parentsandstudentshavearighttoreviewtheirrecords.Appointmentstoviewyourrecordscanbemadethroughtheguidanceorregistrar’soffice.

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NATIONALTESTINGOFFERINGS

ThefollowingNationalTestsaregiventothevariousgradelevelsatNotreDameHighSchool:• Freshmen

o PreACT• Sophomores

o ACT• Juniors

o ACTo PSATuponrequesto ASVABuponrequest

• Seniorso ASVABuponrequest

GRADUATIONPOLICIES

SENIORAWARDSMASS• Celebratedonthe2ndWednesdayofMaywiththeentirestudentbodyintheNotreDameGym.• SeniorawardswillbepresentedfollowingMass.• Willbeginat9:30AM.

GRADUATIONPRACTICE

• ScheduledforthethirdWednesdayofMayat9:00AM• Graduatesshouldbeonsiteby8:45AM• WillbeheldatOurLadyoftheSacredHeartChurchinChurchPoint.• Mustbedressed inappropriatedress includingcapandgown. Photographswillbetaken.Studentsnot in

compliancewithdresscodewillnotbeintheseniorphotograph.

COMMENCEMENTEXERCISES• ThethirdFridayofMayat9:00AM.• Graduatesandparentsmustarriveby8:30AM.

DRESSCODEFORGRADUATES

REQUIREMENTSFORGIRLS

• Amodestdress(appropriateforchurch)

• Solidblackshoeswithastraporback• Nomules,slides,orflip-flops• Earringsmustbesmallandtasteful• Nonecklacesmaybeworn

REQUIREMENTSFORBOYS

• Darkslacks• Awhiteshirtandtie• Dark,polisheddressshoes• Cleanshaven

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Weaskthatstudents,andparents,helpusbystrictlyadheringtotheserequestssincetheseareFORMALceremonies.Studentsnotincompliancewillnotbeallowedtoparticipateintheceremony.

AllSeniorsingoodstandingareeligibletoparticipateinCommencementExercises.GRADUATIONHONORSGradepointaveragesareNOTroundedandstudentswillNOTberanked.GraduateswillbehonoredaccordingtotheirGPA.HonorsGraduateswillberecognizedasfollows:

• SummaCumLaude(GoldStole)o 4.00GPAwithexclusiveparticipationinanHonorsCurriculumforfourconsecutiveyearsofhighschool.

AqualifyingtransferstudentwillnotbeeligibletogivetheCommencementAddressatthegraduationceremony,nortoparticipateinchoosingthehonoreeofthevaledictoryaddress.

o TranscriptmustincludeCalculusandPhysicsHCB.Noclasseswillbetakenforaudit.o Onegraduatefromthisgroupwilldeliverthevaledictoryaddressatgraduationandshallbechosenfrom

amonghis/herfellowhonoreesofthislevelbysecretballot.Ifthereisatieaftersecretballotsarecast,thetiewillbebrokenbycalculatingthenumbergradesassociatedwiththefinalcoregradestheirsenioryear.Shouldthereagainbeatie,thenumbercalculationwillbedoneforfinalcoregradesforthejunioryear,andsoforth.

o CoreSubjectsforeachgradeinclude:• Seniors:Civics,EnglishIV,Physics,Calculus,andReligionIV• Juniors:USHistory,EnglishIII,Chemistry,AdvancedMath,ReligionIII• Sophomores:EnglishII,Biology,AlgebraII,Geometry,ReligionII• Freshmen:WorldGeography,EnglishI,PhysicalScience,AlgebraI,andReligionI

• MagnaCumLaude(WhiteStole)o 3.70-4.00GPAwithatleasttwelve(12)HonorsCollegeBoundCourses.

• CumLaude(BlueStole)o 3.70-4.00withlessthantwelve(12)HonorsCollegeBoundCourseso ThisgrouphonorsthosestudentswhoachievedatthehighestlevelintheCollegeBoundTrack.

• ScholarsHonors(GreyStole)o 3.50-3.699inHonorsCollegeBoundORCollegeBoundCurriculum

SCHOOLOFFICEPOLICIES

SCHOOLOFFICEHOURSTheofficehoursforofficialschoolbusinessarefrom:

• 7:30amto3:30pm,MondaythroughFridayinAugustthroughMayo Thisdoesnotincludepostedschoolholidays.

• 8:00amto12:00pm,MondaythroughThursdayinJuneandJuly.VISITORSNotreDameHighSchoolisaCLOSEDCAMPUS.ALLVISITORSMUSTREPORTTOTHEOFFICEUPONARRIVINGONCAMPUS.

• NotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParish is a closedcampus.However,our campus isnotenclosed. Thismakesitnecessarytosafeguardagainstvisitorswanderingoncampusandstudentswanderingoffcampus.Theadministrationwillwalkthecampusat leastonceeachclassperiodandduringlunchtoprovideasafe

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environment.Also,teacherswillbeassigneddutystationsbeforeandafterschoolaswellasduringthelunchperiod.

• Onceastudentarrives,he/shecannotleavewithoutproperpermissionfromtheadministration.(Studentsareconsideredoncampusduringthehoursbetween7:45amto3:00pm)

• All visitors, including parents, must sign-in and out with the school’s office upon entering and leavingcampus.

• Studentscannothavevisitorsand/oroutsidedeliveriesduringtheschoolday.• Permissionmustbegrantedforastudenttovisithis/hervehicleduringschoolhours.

PROSPECTIVESTUDENTSStudentsattendingotherschools,eitherelementaryorhighschool,whowishtovisitNotreDameHighSchoolduringtheschooldaymustfirstmakearrangementswiththeDevelopmentDirector.Eachvisitorwillbeassignedastudentguidewhowillescorthim/herthroughouttheday.OTHERVISITORSOtherswishingtovisitduringtheschooldayshouldmakearrangementswiththeadministration.STUDENTSINOFFICETocometotheofficeduringclasstime,studentsmusthavepossessionoftheofficialschoolhallpass.Studentswillnotbeaccommodatedwithouttheofficialhallpass.ASSIGNMENTREQUESTPOLICIES

• Teacherswillpostassignmentsonline.• If assignments cannot be obtained online and/or from another student, parents/guardians may call the

school’sofficetorequestassignments/books forextendedperiodsof time. Parents/Guardiansmaypickuptheassignmentsintheschool’sofficeduringofficehours.Parents/Guardiansareencouragedtocontacttheirstudent’steachersviaemailforspecificinstructionsand/orassignmentsmissed.

ANNOUNCEMENTSDURINGTHESCHOOLDAYTo ensure that class interruptions will be kept to aminimum formaximum academic benefit the following classinterruptionpoliceswillbeadheredto:

• All announcementsmadeduring the school daymustbewrittenon theproper formand signedby thecoach/sponsorandanadministrator.

• Announcementswillbemadeduringtheclosingminutesof1stperiodandattheendoftheday.• ONLYforextenuatingcircumstanceswillannouncementsbemadeoverthepublicaddresssystematother

timesduringthedayandmaybereadbydesignatedpersonnelonly.• Aprayerwillbeledfortheentireschoolthreetimesdaily.• Emergencyinterruptionswillbemadebytheadministrationonly.

DISTRIBUTIONOFPRINTEDMATERIALAND/ORPETITIONSAstheschoolisneitherapublicforumnorapublicproperty,nopersonisallowedtodistributeorpostanytypeofprintedmaterialsoncampuswithoutthepermissionoftheadministration.PARENT–STUDENTHANDBOOKThestudenthandbookcanbeaccessedatndpios.com.Atregistration,eachfamilysignsaformtoverifytheirconsentoftheschoolpoliciesasstatedinthehandbook.MEDICATION

• Duetotherandomdrugtestingpolicy,theadministrationshouldbenotifiedofallspecialmedicalconditions,casesand/ormedicationprescribedbyastudent’sphysicianthatcouldbedetectedbythedrugscreening.

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• RoutinemedicationswillbeadministeredONLYifthePERMISSIONFORMEDICATIONFORM,whichisavailableonline,hasbeencompleted.

MESSAGES,DELIVERIES,ANDTELEPHONEUSAGE

• The school should not be the ordinary means of communicating with your student. However, messagesconsideredurgentbytheparentswillbecommunicatedtothestudentatanappropriatetime.

• Aphonewillbeavailable intheschool’sofficeforphonecalls toparents/guardians.Phonecallsshouldbebrief.Courtesyisexpected.Pleasedonotcontactyourson/daughterviatheircellphone.Thiswillresultinacellphoneviolation.

• Studentsarenotallowedtoreceiveflowers,balloons,etc.atschool.POSTERS/SIGNSNodecorations, flyersorpostersof any typeare tobeputonanypartof thebuildingwithoutpermissionof theadministration.

NEWSLETTERTheofficialNotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParishNewsletterissentoutmonthlyviaemail.Anyonewishingtoincludeinformationinthenewslettershouldcontacttheadministrationpriortothe15thofthemonth.Anyonewishingtobemailedapapercopyshouldcontacttheoffice.CHANGEOFADDRESS,EMAIL,AND/ORPHONENUMBERAnychangesmadetocontactinformationshouldbereportedtotheofficeassoonaspossiblesoastoavoidanyinterruptioninanynecessarycommunicationLOSTANDFOUNDArticlesthatarefoundshouldbetakentotheoffice.Anylostitemsthatarenotclaimedwithinareasonabletimewillbegiventotheneedy.Thelostandfoundcontainerislocatedinthegym.USEOFGROUNDSANDFACILITIESAnygroupwishingtousethefacilitiesatNotreDameHighSchoolmustcontacttheadministration.

DEVELOPMENTPROGRAM

Asaprivate,Catholic,secondaryschool,NotreDameHighSchoolreceivesnofundsfromtheDioceseofLafayettebutoperatesontuition,donatedservicesandgiftsfrombenefactors.FundsintheNotreDameFoundation,anon-profitcorporation,arededicatedexclusivelytotuitionassistanceandcapitalimprovements.AlthoughtuitionistheprimarysourceoffundingforthedailyoperationofNotreDame,itisthefinancialsupportofalumnae,presentand formerparentsandgrandparents,andother friendsofNotreDame, thatstrengthensNotreDameHighSchoolfortoday’sstudentsandthoseyettocome.

PLEASENOTEDuringstudentelections,nopostersorwritingwillbeallowedonwindowsoronthefrontoftheschoolbuilding.

Onlybluepainters’tapeshouldbeusedonanypaintedsurface.

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INVESTMENTOPPORTUNITIES

NotreDameFoundationThepurposeofTheFoundationistoprovideassistancetoNotreDameforitseducationalandfinancialneedsandpurposes.Thisshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,themanagementofvariousfinancialfundsoraccountsthatareintendedtobenefitteachers’salaries,tuitionassistanceorscholarships,andanyotherfinancialmatterspertainingtotheschool.

TheTeacherBenefitTrustFund

Thisfundwasestablishedwiththeexpressedpurposeofprovidingincreasedsalariesandbenefits.Interestonlyisusedeachyear.

TheMemorialFund

OnewaytocontributetoNotreDameHighSchoolisthroughtheMemorialFund,whichacceptsgiftsofanyamountgiveninmemoryofadeceasedpersonorinhonorofalivingperson.Thisfunddirectlyimpactsstudentsinneedoffinancialassistance.Interestonlyisusedeachyear.

PlannedGivingAplannedgiftisonewhichislegallyestablishedduringthedonor'slifetimewiththeprincipalbenefitsgenerallynotaccruingtotheschooluntiladesignatedfuturedate.Thesegiftsincludebequests,lifeinsurance,charitablegiftannuities,realestateandcharitabletrusts.

SpecificDepartmentorProgramGifts Giftsaregiventoaspecificdepartmentorprogramtoprovidematerialsrequestedbyfaculty.Theseincludecashandin-kindgifts.

MatchingGifts

Donationsofemployeesorparticipatingretireesmayqualifytobematchedbytheiremployerifthecompanyhasamatchinggiftsprogram.Todetermineiftheprogramincludesgiftstonon-publicschools,checkwithyouremployerortheHumanResourcesDepartmentinyourcompany.

Scholarships

Thesefunds,usuallyestablishedbyafamily,paytributetoapersonandaredesignedaccordingtothespecificationsofthedonor(s).

SOLICITATIONandDONATIONPOLICIES

RationaleItistheresponsibilityoftheDevelopmentOfficetocoordinateallfundraisingefforts.Sothatefficientrecordsmaybemaintainedanddonorsproperlyacknowledged,apolicyforsolicitationisnecessary.Priortoanyfundraisingtransactions,allpersonsandorganizationswhosolicitinthenameofNotreDameHighSchoolMUSTcompletefundraisingprojectproposals.TheDevelopmentDirectorwillpresentproposalstotheAdvisoryCouncil,whichreservestherighttolimitorrefuseaproposedsolicitation.PolicyTheNotreDameHighSchoolSolicitationPolicyisasfollows:

• NoindividualorbusinessistobesolicitedwithouttheconcurrenceoftheDevelopmentOffice.

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• Solicited fundsmust be targeted to a specific project or event that has received the prior approval of the AdvisoryCouncil.

• RestricteddonationsmustbeappliedtotheareaorprojectspecifiedbythedonorunlessthedonoriscontactedbytheDevelopmentDirectorandsuchpermissionisgranted.

• Under no circumstances may the solicitor promise or guarantee any specific returns or favors for the donor’scontribution.

• Alldonorsshouldreceiveawrittenacknowledgementfortheircontributionwithinfifteen(15)daysofreceipt.AcopyofthelettershouldbefiledintheDevelopmentOfficeonthedaythatitismailed.

• Inordertomaintainapermanentrecordofdonorhistory,thefollowinginformationmustbegiventotheDevelopmentOffice:

o Nameofdonoro AmountofDonation(ifapplicableindicatetypeofin-kinddonationoritemdonated)o Projectorcampaigntowhichthedonationwasmadeo DateoftheDonationo Solicitor’sname

• In-kinddonationsorgiftsofproperty,whichmight incuradditionalexpensesmust receiveAdvisoryCouncil approvalandpermission.

PUBLICATIONPOLICIES

RationaleAllpublicationsanddocumentsproducedinthenameofNotreDameHighSchoolareanextensionofourschoolandapartoftheoverallmarketingplan.Thosewhoseethemmakejudgmentsabouttheschoolwhetherconsciouslyorunconsciously.Inordertoensurethattheschool’smission,philosophy,andimageareproperlycommunicated,itistheDevelopmentDirector’sresponsibilitytoreviewallpublicationsanddocumentspriortopublication.TheDevelopmentDirectorandtheAdvisoryCouncilreservetherighttoamendorrefuseanydocument,publicationorprogramwhichdoesnotreinforcethequality,stabilityandviabilityoftheschool.MediaReleasesAllpressreleasesandnewsarticlesmustbeapprovedbytheDevelopmentDirectorpriortotheirrelease.AllmediainquiriesregardingNotreDamemustbedirectedtotheAdministrator,Principal,orDevelopmentDirector.Theexceptiontothisisaninquirydirectedtoafacultymemberresponsibleforanofficialschoolevent;thatfacultymembermayrespondtothemediaaboutthateventonly.PublicAnnouncementsNoonemayactor speakas anofficial representativeofNotreDamewithoutprior consentof theAdministrator,Principal,orDevelopmentDirector.WebSiteNoindividual,department,club,etc.maypostawebsiteinthenameofNotreDameHighSchooloutsideoftheofficialschoolwebsite.PublicationsPrior to publication, all letters, yearbooks, newspapers, literary books, sports programs, or any other documentproducedinthenameofNotreDamemustbeapprovedbytheDevelopmentDirector.

PLEASENOTEAnyt-shirtbearingthenameofNotreDameHighSchoolmustbeapprovedbytheDevelopmentDirectorbeforeprinting.

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GUIDANCESERVICES

NotreDamehasone full-timeGuidanceCounselor. TheGuidanceCounselor focuseson counselingandacademicadvisement. Academic and college counseling begin before the student actually enters the school. A long-termrelationshipbetweencounselorandstudentbeginswhenthefirsthighschoolschedulepreparedinthespringbeforetheFreshmanyear.ADVISEMENTDue to the large number of students, each student is assigned a Faculty Adviser. The Faculty Adviser aids theGuidance Counselor by meeting with the student and parents each year during scheduled advising times. Eachstudentandparent is encouraged tobe familiarwithTOPSandGraduation requirementsand toask for guidanceassistancewhenneeded.AcademiccounselingremainsanessentialpartoftheGuidanceDepartment.At-riskstudentsareidentifiedandmaybereferredforprivatecounseling.COLLEGE&WORKPLACEMENTStudentswilltaketestsintheACTfamilyduringtheirtenureatNotreDame.TheGuidanceCounselorhelpsstudentsinterprettheresultsofstandardizedtests,whichhelpsstudentstogaininsightintocollege,workorcareeroptions.

LIBRARY

Library services include the teaching of information literacy skills, assistance in locating reading material, andassistanceinlocatinginformationforclassroomandpersonaluse.AllFreshman,throughtheirEnglishclassed,willgothroughalibraryresourcelesson.Studentshaveaccesstomagazinecollections,bothinprintandonline,anumberofdatabasesubscriptions,andvariouselectronicandprintresourcesdesignedtosupportthecurriculum. Internetande-mailareprovidedontheschoolwidenetwork. The library is staffedbyonecertified full-time librarianandstudentvolunteers.

GENERALPOLICIESTheLibraryisconsideredaclassroom;therefore,thesameClassroomproceduresapplyinthelibrary.

• Studentsmustpresentapasstothelibrarianwhenenteringthelibraryunlessaccompaniedbyateacher.• Studentsarerequiredtosigninandsignoutwhenusingthelibraryunlessaccompaniedbyateacher.• Studentshaveaccesstoprintonthelibrarycopymachineforafeeof10centspersheet.• Booksarecheckedoutfor10schooldaysandmayberenewedifnotneededbyotherstudents.

o Booksmustbereturnednolaterthan3:25pmonthedatethebookisdue.o Finesforoverduebooksare10centsperday.

• Duetothelargedemandforcertainprintmaterialsduringassignmentsandresearch,certainmaterialsmaybedueforashortertimeperiod. These itemsmustbereturnedbeforethebeginningof1stperiodonthedatedue.Finesareincurredimmediately,andstudentsareresponsibleforgettingsaidmaterialsbacktothelibraryinatimelyfashion.

PLEASENOTEREGARDINGLIBRARYHOURSThelibrarywillbeopenfrom7:30AMuntil3:30PMMondaythroughFriday.

Attherequestofteachersandstudents,thelibrarianmayextendhoursduringresearchperiods.Anystudentneedingspecialassistanceinthisareashouldseethelibrarian.

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• Semester/FinalExamswillnotbegiventostudentswhoowefines,feesormaterialstothelibrary.• Whenabookislost,studentspaythereplacementvalueofthebookplusthefine.

LUNCHPROGRAM

NotreDameHigh School's SchoolNutrition Program is computerized. Each student enrolledwill be given a foodserviceidentification(ID)number,whichwillbethesameasthestudent’sIDnumber.Itwillbehis/herfoodserviceIDnumberaslongastheyattendNotreDame.Prior to, or on the first day of school, students who plan to eat in the cafeteria should establish a food serviceaccountandprepaymoneyintotheaccount.Itissuggestedthatstudentsprepayfor20days.Aftertheaccounthasbeenestablished, studentsmaymakedaily purchases against their account. Studentsmayuse their food serviceaccounttopurchaseafederallysubsidizedlunch,andextraservingssuchassecondentrees/sandwiches,fries,juice,ice cream, etc. With computerization, no student can tell when another receives federally subsidized meals.However,youcanstayuptodateandmakepaymentsonlineatwww.SchoolPaymentSolutions.com,onceyouhavecreatedanaccount.Noaccountbalanceshouldexceed$100.Parentswillbecontactedifstudent’slunchbalanceisnotpaid.

Nofoodordrinkofanykind(includingwater)maybebroughtontothecampus.Ifaspecialdietismedically

necessary,andcannotbeprovidedbytheD.O.L.foodandnutritionservice,thenaphysician’sdocumentmustbeturnedinandkeptonfileintheoffice.

SUBSTANCEABUSETESTING

It is acknowledged that the ultimate purpose of the school system is to provide a quality education. Furtherrecognizingthefactthatthepresence,introduction,orconsumptionofillegaland/orharmfuldrugsorpossessionofrelateddrugparaphernaliaonourcampushasnoplace in theeducational system, theNotreDameHighAdvisoryCouncilsetsforththefollowingpolicy:Inthe1990-91schoolyear,asubstanceabusetestingprogramwasbegun.Allstudentsaresubjecttodrugtesting.Anystudentenrolledwithintheschoolsystemmayalsobesubjectedtoareasonableandlimitedsearchofhis/herperson,vehicle,possessions,andlockersbytheadministrationoranyteacher.Theadministrationisalsoauthorizedtosolicitandprovideforperiodicuseoftrainedanimalsinthesearchforordetectionofillicitdrugs. Intheeventthat such animals should detect or indicate the presence of such substances, then the administration shall beauthorizedtodemandall students in theareaof thedetectiontodisplayorotherwiseexhibit thecontentsof theaffectedarea.

PLEASENOTEStudentsarenotallowedtoletotherstudentsusetheirIDcardforlunches.TheIDnumbersareusedtogeneratemonthlyfederalclaims

forreimbursementonapprovedfreeorreducedpricemeals.Itiscriticalthataccurateinformationisavailableforreporting.

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NotreDameHighSchoolhopesthatoneoftheoutcomesofthedrugtestingpolicy istofosterapositive,ongoingdiscussionbetweenparentsandtheirchildrenconcerningdrugs,alcohol,andtheother temptationsyoungpeopleface.ThedrugtestingprogramatNotreDameHighSchoolisaservicenotonlytotheindividualfamilies,butitalsoservestheentireNotreDamefamily.Therandomtestthatistakenbythestudentisaservicefortheindividualfamilyandthestudent.Afterachildtestspositive,theretestbecomesaservicetotheNotreDameHighSchoolcommunity.TheretestallowsNotreDametotakearadical,appropriateanddefinitiveaction increatingasaferenvironmentwiththegoalofbeingadrug-freeschool.Throughthedrug-testingprogram,NotreDamecanofferconcreteevidencetoourparents,thechurchandtheciviccommunity,thataproactiveprogramisinplace,fightingagainstillegaldruguse.Weareinessencestatingtoourparentsthatwearedoingeverythinginourpowertoofferasafesocial,educational,spiritualenvironmentforour students. If the student’s retest comes back positive, the results then are brought to the attention of theadministration.

DrugTesting:Everystudentissubjecttoarandomdrugtestingasaservicefortheindividualfamilyandthestudent.Duetotherandomdrugtestingpolicy,theadministrationshouldbenotifiedofallspecialmedicalconditions,casesand/ormedicationprescribedbyastudent’sphysician,whichcouldbedetectedbythedrugscreening.

Implementationofdrugtesting:

• Testingwillbeconductedbytheschool’sdesignatedemployees.• TestingwillbedoneincooperationwithanIndependentAgency.• Studentsmaybesubjecttobreath,swab,urine,saliva,and/orhairtest.• Stepswillbetakentoconfirmanypositiveresults.• Theadministrationwillreceivethetestresults.• Theparentwillthenbenotifiedbyphoneofthepositivetestresult.• AdministrationwillbeinformedandsanctionsimposedasindicatedundertheDrug/Alcoholpolicyunderthe

MajorViolationssectionofthishandbook.NotificationofResults:Alldrugtestresultsareconsideredconfidentialinformationandwillbehandledaccordingly.Thosepersonshavingresultsreportedtothem,assetforthbythisPolicy,mustagreetoaConfidentialityStatement.Overtheyears,NotreDameHighSchoolhasdiscoveredthatwhenastudenttestspositive,illicitdrugusageisonamoderatetohighlevelandaddictiontothesubstanceisaverystrongpossibility.• Toeliminatethepossibilityofreportingafalse-positiveduetopossiblecross-reactivitywithsubstancessuchasover-the-countermedications,thetestingagencyautomaticallyconfirmsbyGC/MSallpositiveresults.

• Theadministrationwillreceivestudentdrugtestingresultsfromthetestingvendoronline.• Whenapositivedrugtestisreceived,theprincipalwillthencontacttheparentand/orguardianofthestudent.Anexplanationofthestudent’sdrugtestresultswillbegiven.

PleaseseeDrugPoliciesandConsequencesunderMajorViolationsinthishandbook.

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UNIFORMREQUIREMENTSandPOLICIES

TheNotreDameHighSchooluniformistobeworneverydayexceptonspecialdressdayswhicharepredeterminedandlistedontheschool’scalendar.Studentswillberefusedadmittancetoclassiftheyreportoutofuniform.Clean,neat and attractive uniforms are a discerning mark of a Notre Dame High School student. Students should beimmediatelyrecognizableasamemberofourschoolcommunity.Theuniformnotonlyincludestheitemsthatshouldbeworn,butthemannerinwhichtheyareworn.TheuniformservesasaremindertoallthatweareChristiansandthatwearemodelsforothersandshouldholdasenseofprideandunityforallstudents.

REQUIREMENTSFORBOYSItem Color Type Notes

Shirt LightBlueOxford/KnitShirt

WithNDCrestonLeftChestMustbetuckedintopantswithbeltvisible.

Undershirt SolidWhite ShortSleeve

LongPant SolidNavy

SchoolApparelBrand(A+)7021(Navy)NDHSlogomustbelocatedonthebackrightside

betweenthesideseamandcenterbackseam,1”belowwaistband.

Mustbehemmed;Maynotberolled,cuffed,splitorwornonthehips.

WalkingShort SolidNavy

SchoolApparelBrand(A+)7031(Navy)NDHSlogomustbelocatedonthebackrightside

betweenthesideseamandcenterbackseam,1”belowwaistband.

Noshorterthan4inchesabovethefloorwhenkneeling,nolongerthan1inchbelowtheknee.

Mustbehemmedandcannotbecuffed.

Belt SolidBrown1–1½inchWidth

Withsmallbrass/silverbuckle

SocksSolidNavyor

WhitePlain

CrewLength

Shoes Brown

SaddleOxford

PlainviewEastland

PLEASENOTEIfatANYtimeduringtheschoolyear,ANYpartoftheschooluniformbecomeswornand/orunappealing,

theadministrationwillrequiretheitem(s)tobereplaced.

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OUTERWEAR

THEOFFICIALSCHOOLUNIFORMSHIRTMUSTBEWORNUNDERALLOUTERWEAR.• Navyorgrayofficialschoolsweatshirt–mustbepurchasedfromNDHS• Scarletredofficialschoolcardigan–mustbepurchasedfromNDHS• Navyofficialschoolacademicsweater–issuedbyNDHStoseniorsonly• Navyofficialschoolathleticlettermancoat–issuedbyNDHStoseniorsonly• Navyorblackwoolcoat

o Definedaswoolorwoolblend/lined,extendingbelowthefingertipswhilestanding(Ex.PeaCoat)o Onlytobewornonextremelycolddayso NOhoodo NOwriting,design,orlogo

AnystudentnotadheringtothepreviousmustIMMEDIATELYremovetheouterwear.Inaddition,thestudentwillbesubjecttotheappropriateviolationsandconsequencessetforthbythestudenthandbook.

STUDENTIDsANDVIOLATIONCARDSTheseareconsideredpartoftheofficialschooluniformandMUSTbevisiblywornatalltimes.Failuretodosowillresultinconsequences,whicharelistedunderVIOLATIONSsectioninhandbook.

REQUIREMENTSFORGIRLS

Item Color Type Notes

Shirt WhiteOxfordBlouse/KnitShirt

WithNDCrestonLeftChest

Undershirt SolidWhite ShortSleeve

Skirt NDPlaidStitched-downBoxPleats

Noshorterthan4inchesabovethefloorwhenkneeling.

Mustbehemmed.

WalkingShort NDPlaidBeltloopsareoptionalandcanberemoved,butifshortshavebeltloops,abeltmustbeworn.

Noshorterthan4inchesabovethefloorwhenkneeling,nolongerthan1inchbelowtheknee.

Mustbehemmedandcannotbecuffed.

LongPant Navy

SchoolApparel(A+)7491:NDHSlogomustbelocatedonthebackrightsidebetweenthesideseamandcenterbackseam,1”below

waistband.

Abeltmustbewornwiththepants.Pantsmustbehemmedandmustnotberolled,cuffed,split,orwornonthehips.Pantsareallowedonlyduringthewinter

months(November-February).

Belt SolidBrown1–1½inchWidth

Withsmallbrass/silverbuckle

TightsSolidNavyor

GrayMustNOTbetorn/withholes Socksneednotbewornwithtights.

SocksSolidNavyor

WhitePlainwithnologo

CrewLength

Shoes White

NavyorBlackSaddleOxford

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GROOMINGREQUIREMENTS&POLICIESREQUIREMENTSFORBOYSHAIR Student’shairmustbeofmoderatelengthinthefront,back,top,andsides.Inaddition,thefollowingguidelinesshouldbeadheredto:

• Mustnotextendbelowtheeyebrowswhenstraightened.• Mustnotextendbelowthetopoftheears.• Maynottouchtheshirtcollarintheback. • Shouldneverbeheldinplacewiththeaidoftheears.• Theuseofgeltypesubstancestohairtodisguisethelengthwillnotbeallowed.• Mustbecleanandneatatalltimes.

Thefollowingarenotacceptable:• Layeredhair• Shavingorcarvingintothenaturalhairline• Excessivelydyed,bleached,ortintedhair• Dreadlocksorweaves• Anyhairstylethatmightbeconsideredextreme

FACIALHAIR

• Mustbeclean-shaven.• Excessivestylesofsideburnsareprohibited.• Sideburnswillnotexceedtheearlobe.

REQUIREMENTSFORGIRLSStudent’shairshouldbewellgroomedandofftheface.Additionally,thefollowingarenotacceptable:

• Layeredhair• Shavingorcarvingintothenaturalhairline• Excessivelydyed,bleached,ortintedhair• Dreadlocksorweaves• Anyhairstylethatmightbeconsideredextreme

Studentsnotadheringtothepreviouswillbesubjecttotheappropriateviolationandconsequence.

JEWELRYandACCESSORYPOLICIESThefollowingguidelinesaresetforthforjewelry:

• Necklaceso Multiplenecklacesarenotallowed.o Student may wear ONE gold or silver necklace with or without a religious medal or symbol that is

representativeofaCatholic-Christianretreatorcampexperience.o Studentmayalsowearascapular.

• Earringso GirlsmaywearONEsetofearrings(multiplesetsarenotallowed).o BoysmayNOTwearearringsatanytimeatschooloratanyschoolfunctions.

• Tattooso TattooswhichmaybevisibleatanytimeareNOTallowed.

• Bodypiercingo Withtheexceptionofasinglesetofearrings,bodypiercingistotallyunacceptable.

• Other

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o Chainwallets,largebeltbuckles,hats,orsweatbandsarenotpermitted.• Makeup

o MakeupinmoderationisallowedforfemalestudentsONLY.

Studentsnotadheringtothepreviouswillbesubjecttotheappropriateviolationandconsequence.HEALTH&PHYSICALEDUCATIONUNIFORMREQUIREMENTS

• Uniformsdeemedappropriatebytheteacher,coach,andAssistantPrincipalwillbeissuedoraccepted.• Femalestudentsmayberequiredtoweartightsundertheuniformshorts.• Shirtsmustbewornatalltimes.

Anystudentnotadheringtothepreviouswillbesubjecttoadeductioningradeforthatclass.

SPIRITSHIRT/JEANSDAYPOLICIESSpiritattiremayONLYbewornondesignatedSPIRITSHIRT/JEANSDAYS.Thesedayswillbedesignatedduringtheschoolyear.Thefeeforastandardspiritdayis$2.00.Onthesedays,thefollowingguidelineswillbeenforced:

• StudentsMUSTwearanapprovedspiritshirt(seefurtherexplanationbelow)• Studentsmaywearshoesofchoice• Studentsmaywearuniformbottomsorjeans

o Jeansmustbe“traditional”bluedenimo Jeansmustbehemmedo Jeansmaynothaveholes

• PleasenotethatthespiritshirtmustbetuckedinifwearinguniformbottomsSpiritshirtattireisdefinedas:

• AnofficialNotreDameclubororganizationshirt,sweatshirt,orjacket• AnofficialNotreDameclassshirtorsweatshirt• AnofficialNotreDamesportingteamshirt,sweatshirt,jacket,orjersey

Spiritshirtattiremustmeetthefollowingcriteria:• HavetheNotreDameHighSchoolname,logo,orcrestvisibleontheshirt• HaveNOhood• Beinschoolcolors–navy,scarlet,white,orgray(bothshirtanddesign)• Bepre-approvedbytheadministration

Studentsnotadheringtothepreviouswillbedetaineduntiltheyareintheofficialschooluniform.

Inaddition,thestudentwillbesubjecttotheappropriateviolationandconsequence.RETREATS&FIELDTRIPPOLICIES

• StudentsmustfollowthesameregulationsasstatedintheSPIRITSHIRT/JEANSDAYpolicy.• StudentsMUSTweartheirofficialNotreDameStudentIDwithviolationcard.

DISCIPLINE

PLEASENOTETheadministrationreservestherighttodetermineifthestudentmeetsthestandardsoftheschool

regardingdressandgroomingduringtheschooldayandatschoolevents.

Ingeneral,clothingandpersonalgroomingshouldbesuchastosuggesttheseriousmindedChristianstudent.

Studentsshouldweartheschooluniformproperlyandproudlyatalltimes.

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Oneof themost important lessonseducation should teach isdiscipline. While itdoesnot constitutea subject, itunderlies the whole educational structure. It is the training that develops self-control, character, orderliness,efficiency,andtheabilitytocopewiththeresponsibilitiesofadultlife.AllstudentshavetheobligationtorepresentNotreDameHighSchoolinarespectfulmanner,bothinschoolandatschool-sponsoredactivities.Studentsmustrememberthatwherevertheyaretheycarrythereputationoftheschoolwiththem.Studentswhomaybecomeinvolvedinanygraveviolationofdisciplineand/orseriouspublicmisconductthatbringsdiscredittothisschoolcouldbesubjecttosuspensionorexpulsion.Sincetherecanbenocharacter formationwithout training indiscipline,NotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParishstudents must conform to all the regulations and expectations which are devised for the welfare of the wholestudentbody.ATTENDANCEATNOTREDAMEHIGHSCHOOLOFACADIAPARISHIMPLIESAWILLINGNESSTOCOMPLYWITHALLRULESANDEXPECTATIONSSETFORTHINTHISHANDBOOK.(seeparentcooperationstatement)TheNotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParishadministrationhasdeveloped,andtheadvisorycouncilhasadopted,the following rules forgeneral studentbehavior. Inorder topromote the school’smission statement,webelievethatno studenthas the right to interferewitha teacher’s right to teach. Consequently,no student is allowed tointerfere with another student’s right to learn. Students are expected to display Christian values, and respectthemselvesaswellastheirneighbor.ItisneithertheprovincenorthedesireofNotreDameHighSchooltoprescribewhatlimitsoffreedomsparentsmayspecify for their child’s behavior. Notwithstanding, there are times andplaces inwhich the behavior of studentsreflectsonNotreDameHighSchool.Inallsuchcases,studentbehaviorisdefinitelytheProvinceofNotreDameHighSchoolandtheschool’spolicywillbeadministeredjudiciously,firmlyandfairlybytheschool’sadministration.

CODEOFCOURTESY

Notre Dame High School students are expected to be polite and respectful towards others both on and off thecampus. Courtesy should be the hallmark of a student’s relationship with adult staff and fellow students. ThefollowingareguidelinesstudentsshouldfollowindealingwithmembersoftheNotreDamecommunity.

• Alwaysaddressfacultyandstaffmemberswithappropriaterespect,usingtitlespropertotheirpositions(Father,Coach,Miss,Mr.,orMrs.)

• “ThankYou”istheexpectedexpressionofgratitudewhenassistanceisgivenbyadultsorfellowstudents.• Say “Yes, (Title)” and “No, (Title)” or “YesMa’am” or “No Sir” to answer a question. Do not say “What?” or“Huh?”

• Excuseyourselfwhenyouwantto interruptanadultwhoisbusy. Waityourturnwhentheadult istalkingtosomeoneelse.

• Say “Excuseme”when you do not understand andwant an adult to repeat something for you. Do not say“What?”or“Huh?”

• Commonrespectforadultsrequiresyoutoallowadultstopassbeforeyouwhenenteringabuildingorroom,andthatyouholdthedooropenforpersonscomingbehindyouintoabuildingorroom.

• Whenanadultcorrectsyouforsomefault,bequietandlistenuntiltheadultisfinishedtalking.• Courtesy demands respect for school property. Students are asked to helpmaintain the appearance of thecampusbykeepingthecampusfreeoflitter,andbytreatingthetrees,plants,andgrassyareaswithrespect.

• While in the classroomsandbuildings, studentsareasked todeposit trash in the trash receptacles located ineachclassroomorinthebreezeway.Nopaperorothertrashshouldbeleftonthefloorofaclassroomattheendofaclassperiod.

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The following is designed to address as many areas as possible; however, it is IMPOSSIBLE to cover EVERYeventuality.Therefore,theadministrationreservestherighttoaddressanysituationthatmightariseasitdeemsappropriate.

PROCEDURESINCLASSROOMSETTINGS

STUDENTBEHAVIORStudentsmustcomplywiththeclassroomteacher’srulesandexpectations.Sincedifferentsubjectsrequiredifferentformsofbehavior, each teacherwill setuphisorherownclassroom rules and consequences that studentsmustfollow in accordance with school guidelines. At the start of each academic year, all classroom polices will bereviewedandapprovedbytheAdministrator.Any studentwho isdisturbing theclass,beingdisrespectfulordisobedient toa teacheror classmate,or failing toperformhis/herdutieswillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionaccordingtotheteacher’sclassroompolicies.AnyfurtherviolationswillbehandledbytheAdministrationandmayresultinout-of-schoolsuspensions,withdrawal,orexpulsion.

PROCEDURESFORGENERALBEHAVIOR

MINORVIOLATIONCONSEQUENCES• ViolationsONEthroughTHREE

o Administrator,teacher,orstaffmemberwillsignanddatethestudent’scardandimmediatelyreturnthecardtothestudent.

• ViolationsFOURthroughSIXo Administrator,teacher,orstaffmemberwillsignandconfiscatethecard.o CardwillbedeliveredtotheAssistantPrincipalandthestudentwillbeassigneddetention.o SeeDETENTIONdescriptionfollowingMajorViolations.

• ViolationSEVENo ThestudentwillserveaonedaySaturdaySchoolSuspension(SSS).o SeeSATURDAYSCHOOLSUSPENSIONdescriptionfollowingMajorViolations.

• ViolationEIGHTo ThestudentwillserveTWOSaturdaySchoolSuspensions(SSS).o ThestudentwillbeplacedonPROBATION.

• ViolationNINEo ThestudentwillserveaonedayOut-of-SchoolSuspension(OSS).o Thestudentwillundergoareviewofhis/herprobation.o SeeOUTOFSCHOOLSUSPENSIONdescriptionfollowingMajorViolations.

• ViolationTEN

PLEASENOTEIfateacherdeemsitnecessarytobypasstheprocedureslistedabove,thestudent’sbehaviormaybedealtwithasaMAJORVIOLATION.

AllinfractionsareCUMULATIVEforthestudent’stenureatNotreDameHighSchool.

PLEASENOTEOncethedetentionhasbeenassigned,thestudent’sviolationcardwillbereturnedandEACHsucceedingviolationwarrantsaDETENTION.

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o ThestudentwillserveathreedayOut-of-SchoolSuspensiono Thestudentwillsignabehavioralcontract.

• AllSubsequentViolationso Thesewill behandledby theAdministrationandmay result in further suspensions,withdrawalor

expulsion.

SummaryofDisciplinaryAction

NumberOfViolations

ViolationCardSignature

ViolationCardtoAssistantPrincipal

Detention SSS OSSAdministration

Referral

ONE *

TWO *

THREE *

FOUR * * *

FIVE * * *

SIX * * *

SEVEN * * *

EIGHT * * *times2

NINE * * *

TEN * * *times2

ELEVEN+ * * *

MISCELLANEOUSCIRCUMSTANCES• NoViolationCard!DETENTION

o RefertoVIOLATIONCARDdescription.• NotSurrenderingaViolationCard!MAJORVIOLATIONofDISRESPECT

o RefertotheDISRESPECTdescriptionandconsequences.• PossessingMoreThanOneViolationCard!MAJORVIOLATIONofDISRESPECT

o RefertotheDISRESPECTdescriptionandconsequences.MINORVIOLATIONSThefollowingareexamplesof thingsconsideredMINORVIOLATIONS. The letters inparenthesesdenotethecodecorrespondingwitheachbehaviorontheViolationCard.Assemblies,SchoolMasses,andFunctions(AS)At all times, studentsmust conduct themselves appropriately and in amanner befitting Christian students. Thefollowingisexemplary,butnotexclusiveofsuchbehavior:

• Beingsensitivetotheneedsofothers• BeingcooperativewiththoseinauthorityandfurtheringthemissionofNotreDameHighSchool.

Violationsoftheseexpectedbehaviorswillresultin:• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.

Cafeteria(CF)

PLEASENOTEForallDETENTIONS,parentswillbenotifiedviaEMAIL.

ForallSATURDAYSCHOOLSUSPENSIONSorOUTOFSCHOOLSUSPENSIONS,parentswillreceiveaPHONECALLfromtheAssistantPrincipal.

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Studentsareexpected to conduct themselvesasChristian ladiesandgentlemenand tohelpmake the cafeteriaapleasantplacebyobservingthefollowingrules:

• StudentswillnotbeservedmealsiftheydonotpossesstheirstudentIDortemporaryschoolID.• SeniorswillbegrantedSENIORPRIVILEGE–meaningtheywillbedismissedandservedfirstforlunch.• UnderclassmenmayNOTcutintheserviceline.• Studentsarenottorunorshoutinthecafeteria.• Whenstudentsarefinishedeating,theyaretodisposeofalllitterandreturntheirtrays.• Studentsaretoplacechairsbackintoplaceaftercompletinglunch.• Onlypapertraysorbaglunchesmaybebroughtoutsideofthecafeteriaandmustbedisposedofproperly.• StudentseatingoutsidemayONLYeatintheQuadandmustrefrainfromcrowdinganywalkways.• No food or drink of any kind (including water) may be brought onto the campus. If a special diet is

medicallynecessary,andcannotbeprovidedby theD.O.L. foodandnutritionservice, thenaphysician’sdocumentmustbeturnedinandkeptfileintheoffice.ApprovalmustbegivenbyAdministration.

Violationsoftheseruleswillresultin:• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.

DressCode(DC)PleasenotetheNotreDameHighSchoolUniformrequirementsandpoliciesinthishandbook.Violationsofthesepolicieswillresultin:

• Studentwillnotbeallowedtoattendclassuntiltheinfractioniscorrected.• DETENTION-Ifthestudentcannotcorrecttheuniforminfraction.• Studentswillberesponsibleforanyandallclassworkmissedwhilecorrectinginfractions.• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.

Electronics&Games(ED)Thefollowingitemsarenotallowedoncampus(between7:45-3:00pm):

• Radios• phones• Applewatchesorsimilardevicesthatcansend/receiveinformation,photosorprovideinternetconnectivity• Anytypeofbeeper• Decksofcardsoranygamingdevice

Violationofthisrulewillresultin:• TheitemwillbeconfiscatedandcanberetrievedfromtheAssistantPrincipalafter3:00PM.• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.

Food,Drinks,orGumChewing(FDG)Thefollowingrulesmustbeadheredto:

• FoodorDrinkareNOTallowedinclassrooms.• Permissionmustfirstbegrantedbytheadministrationforclassparties,celebrations,oranythinginvolving

foodintheclassroom.• Absolutelynooutsidecupsorbeverageswillbeallowedoncampusduringtheschoolday.• Gumchewing,sunflowerseedsandchewingofstrawsareprohibitedoncampusduringtheschoolday.

Violationsoftheseruleswillresultin:• Studentwilldisposeoftheitem(s).• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.

HallPassport(HP)

PLEASENOTETheCafeteriaManagercanmakespecialarrangementsforstudentsonspecialdiets.

Adoctor’sstatementmustbeonfileinthecafeteriaforanysuchaccommodationstobemade.

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Studentsoutofclassanytimeduringtheclassperiodwillberequiredtohaveintheirpossessionahallpassportfromtheteacherwhoseclasstheyareleaving.Violationofthisrulewillresultin:

• Thestudentimmediatelyreturningtoclass.• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.• StudentspossessingaHallPasswithoutpermissionwillreceiveaSATURDAYSCHOOLSUSPENSION.

Littering(LT)Students should respect the school campusat all times. This includes spitting, leaving trashduring lunch, leavingbooksinhalls,etc.Violationofthisrulewillresultin:

• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.OffLimitAreas(OL)Duringschoolhours,studentsarestrictlyforbiddenfromthefollowingareas:

• Thesouthsideofthegym.• Thenorthsideofthenorthwing.• Allparkinglots.

Offlimitareasduringlunchtime(inadditiontothepreviouslymentioned):• Allporchesandstairwells• HallwaysandclassroomsoftheNorthWing• Westsideofthegym• Allclassrooms,unlessattendedbyafacultymember• Foyerintoschooloffice• Mainsidewalkfromstreettoofficefoyer

Violationofthisrulewillresultin:• Studentwillreturntoanapprovedarea.• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbyMinorViolationprocedures.

StudentIdentification(SI)AstudentmustvisiblyweartheofficialNotreDameHighSchoolIDcardatalltimeswhileoncampus.

• TheIDmustbewornaroundthestudent’sneckontheschoolissuedlanyard.• AstudentmustsurrendertheIDondemandtoanyadministrator,faculty,orstaffmember.• IDcardsaretobeusedtogainadmittancetoanyschoolfunction.• AreplacementIDis$10.00.• Misplaced/lostlanyardorIDholdermustbereplacedandcanbepurchasedfor$2.00.

Violationofthisrulewillresultin:• ThestudentmustpurchaseaTemporaryIDcardforthecostof$2perday.• IfthestudentobtainsaTemporaryIDbeforetheendofthefirstperiod,theviolationcardwillnotbesigned.• If the student obtains a Temporary ID after first periodor does not obtain a Temporary ID, the student’s

Violation Card will be signed and dated and the minor violation procedures and consequences will befollowed.

• IfthetemporaryIDislostthestudentmustpurchaseanewtemporaryIDforacostof$2.Tardiness(TD)Astudentmustbeontimeforeveryclass.

• PleaseseeappropriateproceduresfortardinessundertheATTENDANCEsectioninthishandbook.

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Violationofthisrulewillresultin:• AsignatureontheViolationCardfollowedbytheMinorViolationprocedures.

o TardyONEthroughTHREE ! NoPenaltyo TardyFOURthroughSIX ! MorningDetentiono TardySEVENthroughNINE ! SaturdaySchoolSuspensiono TardyTENormore ! OutofSchoolSuspension

ViolationCard(VC)AstudentwhodoesnothavetheirViolationCardwillbesenttotheAssistantPrincipal’sofficeimmediately.

• AstudentmusthaveanofficialNotreDameHighSchoolViolationCard(VC)onhis/herpersonatall timeswhileoncampus.

• TheVCcardwillbeattachedtothestudent’sofficialIDcard.• AstudentmustsurrendertheVCondemandtoanyadministrator,faculty,orstaffmember.• The administrator, teacher, or staff member will sign and date the student’s VC every time a student

commitsaminorviolationwhileoncampus.IftheViolationcardislostandcannotbefound:

• ThestudentmustpurchaseanewVC,whichwillcost$2.• Thestudent’sviolationcardwillbesignedanddatedthreetimes.• Thetardyportionofthecardwillbesignedthreetimes.

MAJORVIOLATIONCONSEQUENCES

• Administrator,teacher,orstaffmemberwillNOTsignanddatethestudent’scardbutimmediatelycompleteaREFERRALFORMandsendittotheAssistantPrincipal.

• Appropriateactionwillbetakenasoutlinedundereachviolation.

MAJORVIOLATIONSThefollowingareexamplesofthingsconsideredMAJORVIOLATIONS.

CellPhones(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)

PLEASENOTEMINORVIOLATIONSwillbeCLEAREDandnewViolationCardswillbegivenatthebeginningofeachsemester.

PLEASENOTEParents/Guardianswillbenotifiedbyphoneandanofficialschoolformwillbesenthomewiththestudent,

whichMUSTbesignedbyaparent/guardianandreturnedtoschoolthefollowingday.

PLEASENOTEForANYMajorViolation,theAdministrationALWAYSreservestherightto

contactandturnthematterovertothelocallawenforcementagency.AllMajorViolationsarecumulativeforthestudent’stenureatNotreDameHighSchool.

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Duetothelargeamountoftextmessagingduringclasses,cheatingincidents,andinappropriatepicturesbeingtakenduringschoolhours,allcellularphonesmustremaininthestudent’sautomobile,lockedinthestudent’slocker,orkeptintheschoolofficebetween7:45amand3:00pm.Pleasenote:Applewatchesorpersonaldevices,includingwearabledevices(ex:Applewatchesorsimilardevices),thatcanstoreinformation,photos,orprovideinternetconnectivityarenotallowedoncampusduringtheschoolday.Likecellphones,devicesmaybeusedbeforeorafterschoolbutmustremaininstudent’slockerorcar,turnedoff,duringschoolhours.

• FIRSTOffenseo Student’sphonewillbeconfiscated.o Studentwillservemorningdetention.o Student’sphonewillbereturnedtohim/herthemorningafterservingthedetention.

• SECONDOffenseo Student’sphonewillbeconfiscated.o StudentwillserveaSaturdaySchoolSuspension.o Student’sphonewillbereturnedtohim/hertheMondayfollowingtheSaturdaySchoolSuspension.

• THIRDOffenseo Student’sphonewillbeconfiscated.o StudentwillservetwoSaturdaySchoolSuspensions.o Student’sphonewillbereturnedtohim/hertheMondayfollowingthesecondSaturdaySchool

Suspension.• FOURTHOffense

o Student’sphonewillbeconfiscated.o StudentwillserveanOutofSchoolSuspension.o Student’sphonewillbereturnedtohim/herthedaytheyreturntoschoolfollowingtheirsuspension.

• FIFTHOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveanAdministrativeReferral.

Cheating(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)Promotingthepursuitof intellectualexcellenceandthedevelopmentofmoral integrityareprimarygoalsofNotreDameHighSchool.Cheatingisanobstacletobothofthesegoals.Pleasebeawarethatthestoringandaccessingofinformation incalculators,cellphones (textmessages),externalstoragedevices (aka jumpdrives)andthe likeareformsofcheating.Withthisinmind,thefollowingconsequencestoacademicdishonestyhavebeenestablishedforMAJORASSIGNMENTS(Examples:majortests,researchpapers,projects,etc.):

MAJORASSIGNMENTS

• FIRSTOffenseo Teacherwillsubmitwrittennotificationoftheinfractiontotheadministration.o Administrationwillnotifyparents.o Studentwillreceivea“0”ontheassignmentinvolved.o StudentwillbeassignedaonedaySaturdaySchoolSuspension.(SeeSATURDAYSCHOOLSUSPENSIONdescription

followingMajorViolations.)o Student’sNineWeeksgradewillnotexceed60%; If infractionoccursontheMid-TermorFinalExam–

thestudentreceivesa“0”ontheexam.o Student is not eligible for any Academic Honors at Notre Dame High School; to include Graduation

Honors,AcademicSweaterandmembershipintheBetaClub• SECONDOffense

o Teacherwillsubmitwrittennotificationoftheinfractiontotheadministration.o Administrationwillnotifyparents.o Studentwillreceivea“0”ontheassignmentinvolved.o StudentwillbeassignedatwodaySaturday-School-Suspension.

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o Student’sNineWeeksgradewillnotexceed60%; if infractionoccursontheMid-TermorFinalExam–thestudentreceivesa“0”ontheexam.

o Studentisnoteligibleforanycluborclassofficesandforanypositionsofleadershiporambassadorship-thoseholdingpositionswillberemoved.

• THIRDOffenseo Teacherwillsubmitwrittennotificationoftheinfractiontotheadministration.o Administrationwillnotifyparents.o Studentwillreceiveafailure(F)inthecoursefortheyear.o Student will be assigned a one day Out-of-School-Suspension. (See OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION description

followingMajorViolations.)

IfthefirstoffenseofacademicdishonestyisonaMINORASSIGNMENT(Examples:homework,minorquizzes,etc.),thestudentwilladheretothefollowingconsequences:MINORASSIGNMENTS

• FIRSTOffenseo Theteacherwillsubmitwrittennotificationoftheinfractiontotheadministration.o Theteacherwillnotifytheparents.o Receivea“0”ontheassignment.

DamagetoProperty/Vandalism(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)A student is expected touse thebuildings, furnishingsandequipmentonly for thepurpose intended. Anyactofvandalism against school property, the property of another school or the property of any member of theadministration,faculty,stafforstudentbody,eitheronoroffcampusisSTRICTLYPROHIBITED.DamagetoSchoolProperty

• DeemedbyAdministrationtobeaccidental.Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationofthispolicyareasfollows:

• FIRSTOffenseo Astudentwhobyhis/heractioncausesdamage to schoolproperty isobliged to replace thatproperty

throughmonetaryretribution.

VandalismofSchoolProperty• DeemedbyAdministrationtobeaccidentaland(2)costsexceeding$50.00.

Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationofthispolicyareasfollows:• FIRSTOffense

o Astudentwhobyhis/heractioncausesdamage to schoolproperty isobliged to replace thatpropertythroughmonetaryretribution.

o ThestudentwillreceiveaonedayOutofSchoolSuspension. o Ifdamagesexceed$250,theoffensemaybeautomaticallytreatedasaSECONDOffense.

PLEASENOTEIfit’samajorcheatingviolationwiththeuseofTECHNOLOGY,itwillcarryanautomaticpenaltyofTWOSaturdaySchool

Suspensions.

PLEASENOTEAfterthisviolation,AllAcademicDishonestyviolationswillresultinconsequencesestablishedforMAJORASSIGNMENTS

beginningwiththeFIRSToffenseandprogressing.

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• SECONDOffenseo Astudentwhobyhis/heractioncausesdamagetoschoolproperty isobliged to replace thatproperty

throughmonetaryretribution.o ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalor

expulsion.

Theadministrationhas theoptionofaddressinghomevandalismorhomepropertydamage if it feels it isadirectresultofsomeschoolactivity,incident,etc.DishonestyAllstudentsatNotreDameHighSchoolareboundbytheguidelinesoftheHonorCode.Studentswhoareguiltyoforinvolved in falsification of faculty, staff or parental signatures, transcripts, letters of recommendation,college/universityapplications,orschooldocuments,andwillfullyingmakesstudentsubjecttocorrectiveaction.

• Thestudentwill receiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcould result inSaturday-School suspension,OutofSchoolSuspension,withdrawalorexpulsion.

Disrespect/Disobedience/DefianceDisobedienceand/ordisrespectfulbehaviortowardsanyadministrator,faculty,orstaffmemberatNotreDameHighSchoolwillnotbetoleratedatanytime.

• Anyadministrator,faculty,orstaffmemberofNotreDameHighSchoolhastheauthoritytocorrectstudentmisconductatanytime.

• Deliberate insubordination or insolence towards authority calls for immediate disciplinary action by theAssistantPrincipal.

**Violation of the above policies will result in an Administrative referral, which could result in Saturday-SchoolSuspension,OutofSchoolSuspension,withdrawal,orexpulsion.

DisruptiveBehavior

• Definedasanybehaviordeemedunacceptableandtendingtowardsrepetitiveclassroombehavior.• Examplesarethrowingobjects,runninginhallways,etc.

**ViolationoftheabovepolicieswillresultinanAdministrativereferral,whichcouldresultindetention,Saturday-SchoolSuspension,OutofSchoolSuspension,withdrawalorexpulsion.

DrugsandAlcohol(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)Thefollowingpoliciesareineffectwithregardtodrugsandalcohol:

• Nostudentwillconsume,use,sell,distribute,beundertheinfluenceof,orpossess(includingconsumptionprior to school or school function) anydrugor like substance including anabolic steroids, or any alcoholicbeverageatNotreDameHighSchooloranyschoolfunctiononoroffcampus.

• NostudentwillbeinpossessionofanydrugrelatedparaphernaliaatNotreDameHighSchooloranyschoolfunctiononoroffcampus.

• Ifanystudentisfoundtobecomplicit,eveniftheyhavenotparticipated,willstillbefoundtobeinviolationoftheDrugandAlcoholpolicy.

• Anypersonhavingany reasonable cause tobelieve that a student is guiltyof anyof the infractions listedabove,shallimmediatelyreportsuchfacttotheAdministrationofNotreDameHighSchool.o TheAdministrationshallinvestigatethecircumstancesofthereportwiththestudentandhis/herparents

orguardian.Thisinvestigationmayincludetheadministeringofabreath,swab,urine,saliva,orhairtestforthedetectionofthepresenceofdrugsand/oralcohol.Thecostofsaidtestistobepaidforbythestudent,parent(s),orguardian(s)ofthestudent.

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• The school is co-tenant of lockers and desks and reserves the right to search them at any time withoutnotice.TheNotreDameHighSchoolAdministrationalsohastherighttoconductareasonablesearchofthestudentandthestudent’spossession,includingvehiclesontheNotreDameHighSchoolpremises.

• The Notre Dame High School Administration, in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, willperformperiodicrandomsearchesutilizingdrugdogsintheparkinglot,studentlockers,classrooms,studentbookbags,andotherlocationsontheNotreDameHighSchoolcampus.

Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationsofthesepoliciesareasfollows:

• FIRSTOffenseo (1)ThestudentwillreceiveaTHREEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.o (2) Parent/Guardian must send written documentation (within 7-10 days of notification of the

infraction) to the school administration verifying that the student has successfully completed anappointmentwithaCertifiedChemicalDependencyCounselor(oratanagencycertifiedbytheLouisianaDepartment of Health or the Louisiana Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services) for achemicaldependencyassessmentandthenfollowtherecommendationsofthecounselor.

o (3)Thestudentismandatedtotakeawitnessedcollectionanddrugscreen(urinalysis)everytwoweeksuntil threeurinalysis testshavebeenproduced. TheNotreDamedrugtestingcoordinatorwill set thedates for these witnessed collections and drug screens. Parent/guardian is responsible to bring thestudenttoSECONfortheselecteddates.Theparent/guardianisalsoresponsibleforexpenses.

Anyattempton thepartofa student toadulterateor falsifyadrug testmaybeconsideredasanadmissionofviolationandwillbetreatedasafirstoffense.

Anystudentwho, inanyway,assistsanotherstudent intheattempttoadulterateor falsifyadrugtestmaybegivenanadministrativereferralwhichwillincludeNOLESSthanatwodayout-of-schoolsuspension.

Ifthelabdeterminesatesttobeadulteratedoroxidized,itmaybeconsideredapositivetest.

• SECONDOffenseo Thestudentwillbeallowedtowithdrawwithin48hoursorbeexpelledfromNotreDameHighSchool.

Fighting/Altercation(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)

PLEASENOTEAnystudentwhoREFUSEStobetestedorretestedmaybeEXPELLEDoraskedtowithdrawfromNotreDameHighSchool.

PLEASENOTEStudentnotadheringtostipulations#2and#3willbeexpelledorallowedtowithdrawfromNotreDameHighSchool.

PLEASENOTEStudentsbringingrequiredorprescriptionmedicationtoschoolshouldbringthemedicationtotheofficeandimmediatelyregisterthesameandturnsaidmedicationovertothepossessionoftheschoolsecretary.Themedicationwillbetakenandconsumedbythestudentinthesecretary’sofficeasperthetermsoftheprescription.Themedicine,therefore,mustbe

properlylabeledwiththestudent’sname,doctor,anddosagerequirements.Inaddition,thestudent,parent,orguardian’swrittenpermission(formfoundonline)willberequiredbeforethestudentispermittedtoconsumethemedicationduring

schoolhoursontheNotreDameHighSchoolcampus.

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FightingatNotreDameHighSchoolisstrictlyprohibitedandWILLNOTbetolerated.Fightingisdefinedas:• Physicalblowsbeinggiven• Hostilitybeingdisplayed• Useofaweapon

AfterAdministrativeinvestigationandreview,thestudent(s)deemedtheaggressor(s)orinstigator(s)willreceivethefollowing:

• FIRSTOffenseo Thestudent(s)willreceiveONESaturdaySchoolSuspension.

• SECONDOffenseo Thestudent(s)willreceiveTWOSaturday-SchoolSuspensions.

• THIRDOffenseo Thestudent(s)willreceiveaONEdayOutofSchoolSuspension.

• FOURTHOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawal,or

expulsion.

If the FIRST offense of fighting is considered MINOR by the administration, the incident will be deemed anALTERCATION–examplesinclude:

• Verbaldisagreement• Nohostilitybeingdisplayed• Nophysicalblowsbeingexchanged

Thestudent(s)willbesubjecttothefollowingconsequences:• FIRSTOffense

o Thestudent(s)willreceiveamorningdetention.

GamblingWiththeexceptionofschool-authorizedraffles,no formsofgamblingorgamesofchanceareallowedoncampus(includingplayingcards,electronicdevices,etc.).Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationofthispolicyareasfollows:

• FIRSTOffenseo Thestudent(s)willreceiveTWOSaturdaySchoolSuspensions.

• SECONDOffenseo Thestudent(s)willreceiveaONEdayOutofSchoolSuspension.

• THIRDOffenseo Thestudent(s)willreceiveaTHREEdayOutofSchoolSuspension.

• FOURTHOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalor

expulsion.Harassment(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)NotreDameHighSchooliscommittedtoprovidingalearningenvironmentthatisfreefromharassmentinanyform.Harassment of any student by any other student, teacher, or employee, is prohibited. The school will treatallegations of harassment seriously and will review and investigate such allegations in a prompt and thoroughmanner.A charge of harassment shall not in and of itself create the presumption of wrongdoing. However, acts ofharassmentwillresultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingdismissalorexpulsion.

Students found to havemade and/or filed false and frivolous chargeswill also be subject to ADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL.Harassment occurs when an individual is subjected to treatment or to a school environment which is hostile orintimidating and may include the individual’s race, creed, color, national origin, physical disability, or sex.

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Harassmentcanoccuranytimeduringschoolorduringschoolrelatedactivities.Itincludes,butisnotlimitedto,anyorallofthefollowing:

• Verbal/WrittenHarassmento Derogatorycommentsandjokeso Threateningwordsspokentoanotherperson

• PhysicalHarassmento Unwantedphysicaltouching,contact,assaulto Deliberateimpedingorblockingmovementso Anyintimidatinginterferencewithnormalworkormovement

• VisualHarassmento Derogatory,demeaningorinflammatoryposters,cartoons,writtenwords,drawings,orgestures

• SexualHarassmento Unwelcomesexualadvanceso Requestsforsexualfavorso Otherverbalorphysicalconductofasexualnatureorsuggestion

TheappropriatepenaltyforALLviolationswillbe:• AnADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawal,orexpulsion.

LeavingCampus/CuttingClass(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)Fromthetimestudentsarriveuntiltheendoftheacademicday,theymustremainoncampus.AnADMINISTRATORistheonlypersonwhomaygiveastudentpermissiontoleavecampus.Cuttingclass(partialtruancy)ismissingclasswithoutthepermissionoftheteacherortheadministrationandmakesastudentsubjecttocorrectiveaction.PleasenotethatMass,PepRalliesandAssembliesareconsideredclasses.Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationsofthesepoliciesareasfollows:AstudentwhoLEAVESCAMPUSwithoutpermission:

• FIRSTOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveaONEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.

• SECONDOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveaTWODAYOut-of-SchoolSuspension.

• THIRDOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalor

expulsion.AstudentwhoCUTSCLASSwithoutpermissionandREMAINSONCAMPUS:

• FIRSTOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveONESaturdaySchoolSuspension.

• SECONDOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveaTWOSaturdaySchoolSuspension.

• THIRDOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveaONEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.

• FOURTHOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalor

expulsion.Obscenity/OffensiveLanguageTheuseofobscenelanguage(eitherspokenorwritten)orgesturesisprohibited.Possessionofobsceneprintedorwritten material is prohibited. The administration will not tolerate obscene language in the classroom, on thecampus,oratschoolfunctions.Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationofthispolicyareasfollows:

• FIRSTOffenseo Astudentwillmakeretributionthroughanapologytoanyoffendedparty.o Thestudentwillreceivetheconsequenceoftheteacher’sclassroompolicy.

• SECONDOffense

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o Astudentwillmakeretributionthroughanapologytoanyoffendedparty.o Thestudentwillreceiveanadministrativereferral.Thismayresultinmorningdetention,SaturdaySchool

Suspension,orOut-of-SchoolSuspension.• THIRDOffense

o Astudentwillmakeretributionthroughanapologytoanyoffendedparty.o Thestudentwillreceiveanadministrativereferral.Thismayresultinmorningdetention,SaturdaySchool

Suspension,orOut-of-SchoolSuspension.• FOURTHOffense

o Astudentwillmakeretributionthroughanapologytoanyoffendedparty.o Thestudentwillreceiveanadministrativereferral.Thismayresultinmorningdetention,SaturdaySchool

Suspension,orOut-of-SchoolSuspension.

Stealing(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)Astudentcaughtstealingpropertyfromtheschoolorfromanypersononcampuswillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationofthispolicyareasfollows:

• FIRSTOffenseo Astudent caught stealingwillbeexpected tomakemonetary retribution (equal to theamountof the

charge)foritemstaken.o ThestudentwillreceiveaONEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.

• SECONDOffenseo Astudent caught stealingwillbeexpected tomakemonetary retribution (equal to theamountof the

charge)foritemstaken.o ThestudentwillreceiveaTHREEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.

• THIRDOffenseo Astudent caught stealingwillbeexpected tomakemonetary retribution (equal to theamountof the

charge)foritemstaken.o ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalor

expulsion.ThreatsofViolence(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)Because safety inour school isofutmost importanceandoneofour toppriorities, theBishophasmandated thefollowingpolicy.

Wheninformedofpossibleviolenceoreventhreatsofviolence,NotreDameHighSchoolwilltakethisinformationseriouslyandfollowtheproceduresoutlinedbytheDioceseofLafayette(DiocesanPolicy1018)whenaddressingtheissue.NotreDameHighSchoolwillhaveano-tolerancepolicyfordealingwithandaddressingnotonlyrealthreats of violence but also those whichmay be considered frivolous. Even frivolous threats can disrupt theoperationoftheschool.

Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationsofthesepoliciesareasfollows:• Theschooladministratorwillcontacttheappropriatecivilauthoritiesimmediatelyandfollowtheirdirectives.• Ifthethreatordangerinvolvesastudentorstudents,parents/guardianswillbecontactedimmediately.• If the student is on campus, he or she will be detained according to the directives of the local law

enforcementagency.• ThesuperintendentofCatholicSchoolswillbeinformedofthethreatandtheactionbeingtaken.• If the threatordanger comes fromanon-student, appropriateactionwill be left in thehandsof the civil

authorities.• The student will receive an ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL, which could result in suspension, withdrawal or

expulsion.

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Tobacco(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)No person is allowed to consume, use, sell, distribute, or possess any form of tobacco product including vapingdevices and/or products at Notre Dame High School or any school function on or off campus. The appropriatepenaltiesforviolationsofthesepoliciesareasfollows:

• FIRSTOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveTWOSaturdaySchoolSuspensions.

• SECONDOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveaONEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.

• THIRDOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveaTHREEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.

• FOURTHOffenseo ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIVEREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalor

expulsion.

Weapons(CumulativefortenureatNotreDame)Aweapon is defined as any instrument that is used ormay be used to cause grave bodily harm. No student ispermitted to possess any type of weapon while on the school grounds or at any school-related function. Theappropriatepenaltiesforviolationofthispolicyareasfollows:

• Anyoneviolatingthisregulationissubjecttoconfiscationofweapon.• The student will receive an ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL, which could result in suspension, withdrawal or

expulsion.ViolationCardAstudentmustsurrendertheIDondemandtoanyadministrator,faculty,orstaffmember.IftheViolationcardisnotsurrenderedattherequestofadministration,facultyorstaffpersonnel,thepenaltiesareasfollows:

• ResultintheDISRESPECTpolicyconsequencesandconsideredaMAJORVIOLATION• Asignatureonthestudent’sviolationcardfortheoriginalviolationbytheoriginalteacher

IfastudentisdiscoveredtopossessmorethanoneViolationcard:• ResultintheDISRESPECTpolicyconsequencesandconsideredaMAJORVIOLATION• Asignatureonthestudent’sviolationcardfortheoriginalviolationbytheoriginalteacher

NotreDameHighSchool–StudentAcceptableUsePolicy/InternetAgreementNotreDameHigh School recognizes that computers and technology areused to support learning and to enhanceinstruction. Technology has changed the manner in which people interact with each other and, as with otheradvancesinsociety,canbeutilizedforthebenefitorthedetrimentofourselvesandothers.Allcomputersaretobeused in a responsible, efficient, ethical and legal manner. In order to address issues which may occur, IT ISIMPORTANT THAT STUDENTS AND PARENTS CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWINGINFORMATION:

• AllNDHSStudentshaveaccesstotheschoolownednetworkedcomputers intheMediaCenter. Librarian,

DonnaFruge’,mustapproveaccess.Thesecomputersmaybeusedforprintingschooldocuments;allotherInternetwork shouldbeconductedon the student’spersonal schoolapprovedChromebook (ChromebookPolicyapplies).

• Virusprotectionsoftwareconstantlyscansallcomputersconnectedtothenetwork.Ifanystudentreceivesaviruswarningwhileusingacomputer,heor she isobligated to informthe technologydirectoras soonaspossible.Whileafirewallisutilizedtopreventcertainsitesfrombeingaccessedinordertoprotectstudentsandtheschoolfrominappropriatematerial,NOsafeguardsare100%reliable.Studentsareresponsibleforimmediatelyreportinganyirregularities(e.g.ifa“pop-up”orquestionablesiteisinadvertentlyaccessed,the

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studentisresponsibleforIMMEDIATELYreportingthistotheteacher/staff/adultincharge—trafficCANandWILLbemonitoredbythewebmaster/technologycoordinator.)

• NotreDameHighSchooldeclaresthefollowingasunethicalandunacceptablebehaviorandcausefortakingdisciplinaryaction.

• ViolationstothetechnologypolicyaredividedintoMINORandMAJORandconsequencesarebasedontheseverityoftheviolation.

MINOROFFENSES:• Using information networks for any purpose other than school related research or to fulfill school

assignments.• Usingthenetworkforentertainmentpurposessuchasgames,chatrooms,ormusicunlessinstructedtodo

sobyateacherforeducationalpurposes• Changing the default settings on any school equipment (e.g. computer desktop settings, screensaver,

internethomepageetc.)Studentsviolatinganyoftheseruleswillreceiveasignaturewiththecode“Tech”(TC)

MAJOROFFENSES

• PostingonanywebsiteorblogginganythingthatiscontrarytotheMissionStatementofNotreDameHighSchool of Acadia Parish (e.g. Posting on anywebsite or blog that verbally or pictorially references NotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParish, itspolicies,administration, faculty, staffmembers,or its students inaderogatoryorunfavorablemanner--anythingotherthaninafavorablelight)

• Using information networks for any illegal activity, including violation of copyrights or other contractsviolatingsuchmattersasinstitutionalorthirdpartycopyright,licenseagreementsandothercontracts.

• Usinginformationnetworksforillegal,inappropriate,orobscenepurposes,orinsupportofsuchactivities• Intentionallydisrupting information,network traffic (includingpop-ups)or crashing thenetwork (including

virus)andconnectedsystems.• Degradingordisruptingequipmentorsystemperformance.• Usingcomputingresourcesforcommercialorfinancialgainorfraud.• Stealingdata,equipmentorintellectualproperty.• Gainingunauthorizedaccesstothefilesofothersorvandalizingthedataoffilesofanotheruser.• Gainingorseekingtogainunauthorizedaccesstoresourcesorentities.• Forgingelectronicmailmessages,orusinganaccountownedbyanotheruser.• Invadingtheprivacyofindividuals.• Postinganonymousmessages.• Possessinganydatawhichmightbeconsideredaviolationof theserules inpaper,magnetic (disk),orany

otherform.Violationoftheseruleswillresultinthefollowing:

• FIRSTOffenseo ADMINISTRATIVEREFERRALwillresultinONEDAYSaturdaySchoolSuspensiono Thestudentwillmakemonetaryretributionforalldamages.o The student will be subject to loss of privileges for a length of time as deemed appropriate by the

administration. • SECONDOffense

o ADMINISTRATIVEREFERRALwillresultinONEDAYOutofSchoolSuspension.o Thestudentwillmakemonetaryretributionforalldamages.o The student will be subject to loss of privileges for a length of time as deemed appropriate by the

administration.• THIRDOffense

o ADMINISTRATIONREFERRALwillresultinTWODAYOutofSchoolSuspensiono Thestudentwillmakemonetaryretributionforalldamages.o The student will be subject to loss of privileges for a length of time as deemed appropriate by the

administration.

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o ThestudentwillreceiveanADMINISTRATIONREFERRAL,whichcouldresultinsuspension,withdrawalorexpulsion.

EXPLANATIONOFCONSEQUENCES

DETENTION• DetentionistheLEASTseveredisciplinaryactionofNotreDameHighSchool.Itisconductedandmoderated

byfacultymembersunderthesupervisionoftheAssistantPrincipal.• Detentionwilltakeplaceat6:15amondesignatedmorningsinRoom28.Studentswillberequiredtoprint

theMissionStatement25times.Oncemissionstatementhasbeencompleted,studentswillberequiredtositwiththeirheadupfortheremainderofthehour(7:15am).StudentswillNOTbeallowedtocommunicatewithotherstudents,dohomework,make-uptests,etc.(Ifstudentisnotabletostayawake,he/shewillberequiredtostandfortheremainderofthedetention.)

• Studentsmustbeproperlydressedinschooluniform.• Studentswhoaremorethanfiveminuteslate(arriveafter6:20)WILLNOTbeadmittedandthuswill

constituteamisseddetention.• StudentsmusthavetheirDetentionNoticesignedandreturneduponenteringthedetentionroom.• Studentswhodonotfollowtherules(includingcommunicating,sleeping,uniform,etc.)duringtheirassigned

detentionwillbeassignedaSaturdaySchoolSuspension.

SUSPENSIONSSuspension is the SECOND MOST SEVERE disciplinary action of Notre Dame High School. A student may besuspendedforseriousmisconductorrepeatedoccurrencesoflessseriousmisconduct.SuspensionplacesastudentinjeopardyofwithdrawalorexpulsionfromNotreDameHighSchool.SaturdaySchoolSuspensionAstudentplacedonSaturday-schoolsuspension(SSS)willbeplacedinadesignateddetentionareafrom7amto9amontheassignedSaturday.

• Allschoolrulesandregulationsareineffect.• Ifastudentarrivesmorethan5minutes late,he/shewillbesenthomeandwillbeassignedthefollowing

Saturday-SchoolSuspension.• Studentswillprintthemissionstatement50timesduringthesuspension.• Oncemission statement has been completed, studentswill be required to sit with their head up for the

remainder of the suspension. Students will NOT be allowed to communicate with other students, dohomework,make-uptests,etc.(Ifstudentisnotabletostayawake,he/shewillberequiredtostandfortheremainderofthesuspension.)

• Studentswillbegivenonebathroombreakduringthesuspension.• Studentsmustwearschooluniform.• ThereisnopenaltyassignedtoaSaturdaySchoolSuspension.

PLEASENOTETheAdministrationreservestherighttotreatpostingswhichdefameothers,utilizeprofanelanguage,

oraredeemedseverelyinflammatoryinnatureasaTHIRDOFFENSE.

PLEASENOTEREGARDINGMISSEDDETENTIONIfastudentmissesascheduleddetention,he/shewillbeassignedONEnewdetention(onlyonceduringtheschoolyear).

Foreachsubsequentdetentionmissed,thestudentwillbeassignedaSaturdaySchoolSuspension.

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OutofSchoolSuspensionA student placed on out-of-school/out-of-class suspension will automatically be placed on probation. A studentplacedonout-of-school/out-of-classsuspensionwillnotbeallowedto:

• Attendschooland/orindividualclassforthelengthofthesuspension• Attendorparticipateinschoolactivitiesduringthesuspensionperiod,toincludeweekend• Attendco-curriculareventsduringthesuspensionperiod,toincludeweekend• Astudentplacedonout-of-school/out-of-classsuspensionWILLbeallowedtomakeupallwork.

FIRSTSuspensionoftheSchoolYear• ONEDayOutofSchoolSuspension

o A 5% decrease in the nine week grade will occur for each class affected during the suspension forstudentsintheHonorscurriculum

o A 3% decrease in the nine week grade will occur for each class affected during the suspension forstudentsinCollegeBoundcurriculum

• TWOorTHREEDayOutofSchoolSuspensiono A5%decreaseinthenineweekgradewilloccurforALLclassesforstudentsintheHonorscurriculumo A 3% decrease in the nine week grade will occur for ALL classes for students in the College Bound

curriculumSECONDandTHIRDSuspensionsoftheSchoolYear

• ONEDayOutofSchoolSuspensiono A 7% decrease in the nine week grade will occur for each class affected during the suspension for

studentsintheHonorscurriculumo A 5% decrease in the nine week grade will occur for each class affected during the suspension for

studentsinCollegeBoundcurriculum• TWOorTHREEDayOutofSchoolSuspension

o A7%decreaseinthenineweekgradewilloccurforALLclassesforstudentsintheHonorscurriculumo A 5% decrease in the nine week grade will occur for ALL classes for students in the College Bound

curriculumFOURTHSuspensionoftheSchoolYear

• The student will receive an ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL, which could result in suspension, withdrawal orexpulsion.

SUSPENSIONDURINGACRIMINALINVESTIGATIONIf any student of a Catholic school is suspected of criminal activity, that student may, at the discretion of theChancellororAdministration,beplacedonsuspensionuntilaninvestigationhasbeenconductedtoascertainhis/herguiltorinnocence.Thelengthoftheinvestigationshallgovernthelengthofthesuspension.Thissuspensiontimeshall not count as part of the number of days absent when determining passing and failing according to stateattendanceregulations.Thestudentshallbeallowedtocompleteassignmentsathomeandmaybeallowedtomakeupalltestseitherundersupervisionathomeoruponreturningtoschool.

PLEASENOTEREGARDINGSATURDAYSCHOOLSUSPENSION

• IfastudentmissesascheduledSaturdaySchoolSuspension,he/shewillbeassignedTWOnewSSSperschoolyear.• Ifthestudentmissesoneofthetworeassignedsuspensions,thestudentwillbeassignedaONEDAYOutofSchool

Suspension.• AfterTHREESaturdaySchoolSuspensionsperschoolyear,thesubsequentSSSconsequenceswillautomatically

becomeanOutofSchoolSuspension.• IfthestudentisexpelledfromtheSaturdaySchoolSuspensioncenter,he/shewillimmediatelybesenthome,andan

administrativereferralwillbegiven.

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SEARCHANDSEIZUREPOLICY

TherearenoprivatedomainsatNotreDameHighSchool;inordertosafeguardthemoralandphysicalwelfareofthestudents, all spaces, including locker, desks, etc. and all property includingpurses, bookbags, etc., are subject toinspection.Materialsobtainedfromtheseinspectionsmaybeconfiscatedforuseindisciplinaryprocedures.The school administration, or another school official with permission of the school administration, may searchstudentsthemselves,ortheirlockers,orthestudents’belongings,including,butnotlimitedto,handbags,briefcases,bookbags,etc.

DANCE/EVENTPOLICIES

Notre Dame High School dances are events which reflect the philosophy of our school and the teachings of theCatholicChurch.AmongourmostimportantconsiderationsisadherencetoChurchteachingsregardingmodesty.AccordingtotheCatechismoftheCatholicChurch,“Purityrequiresmodesty.Modestyprotectstheintimatecenteroftheperson.Itmeansrefusingtounveilwhatshouldremainhidden.Itisorderedtochastitytowhosesensitivityitbearswitness…Modestyisdecency.It inspiresone’schoiceofclothing.Itkeepssilenceorreservewherethereisevidentriskofunhealthycuriosity.Itisdiscreet…Teachingmodestytochildrenandadolescentsmeansawakeninginthemrespectforthehumanperson.”In accordancewith thesedirectives of theNational Conferenceof Catholic Bishops,NotreDameHigh School setsforththefollowingdressguidelinesforourstudentsandtheirdates:

• Topso Thenecklineofadress,top,orgownmustbecutinamodestway.o Nocleavageshowing(Discretionislefttothefaculty.)o Spaghettistrapsorstraplessdressesareallowed,aslongastheyarenotlowcut.(Attention:Thestudent

maybesuppliedasweaterorshawlinordertobeincompliancewithdancedressregulations.)o Thecutofadressinthebackmustnotbeexcessivelylow.

• Lengtho Askirtordressmustbenoshorterthanfour(4)inchesfromtheknee.o Slitsinalongdress/skirtmaybenohigherthantheknee.o Slits in a short dress/skirt may be no higher than four (4) inches from the knee.

• MiscellaneousDresso Nomidriffisallowedtoshow.(Whenarmsareraised,onlyone(1)inchofthemidriffcanshow.)o Nonavelisallowedtoshow.o Nodressmaycontainfabriccut-outs.(Thisincludesopeningscoveredwithnet-likefabric.)o Nohats,canes,orsunglasseswillbeallowedduringtheSeniorMarch.

Additionalnotes:

• DancesareforNotreDameHighSchoolstudentsandtheirguestonly.• EachstudentisallowedoneapprovedguestfromoutsideofNotreDameHighSchool.• Noperson21yearsoldorolderisallowedtoattendaNotreDamedancewithoutspecialpermissionfrom

theadministrationandthestudent’sparents.

PLEASENOTEAftersigningtheRegistrationForms,theparents/guardiansandstudentsforgoanyrightstoprivatedomainsonthecampus

ofNotreDameHighSchooland/oratanyNotreDamesponsoredfunctions.

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• Students bringing a guest from outside of Notre Dame must obtain, complete and return arequest/permissionformfromtheAssistantPrincipal’officebeforethedance.

• AllguestsaresubjecttoallNotreDameRules,regulationsandpoliciessetforthbyNotreDame.• NotreDameHighSchoolstudentsareresponsiblefortheirguest’sbehaviorandobservanceofschoolrules

whileatthedance.• BacktoschoolandHomecomingDancetimes8:00-10:30pm(studentsmustarriveby8pm)• PromDancetime6:45-10:30pm(studentsmustarriveby6:45pm)• Students and guests arriving after the breath-a-lizing is completed will not be admitted into the dance;

parentswillbenotifiedbeforestudentsareallowedtoleavethepremises.• Studentsandguestswhomustarrive lateduetoavalidexcuse(work,athleticcompetition,etc.)mustget

priorapprovalfromtheadministration.• Thedrugandalcoholpolicywillbestrictlyenforcedatdances.• Eachstudentandhis/herguestwillbesubjecttoasobrietytest.• No alcoholic beverages of any type are allowed at school dances/functions. Students and their guests

arrivingatdances/functionsundertheapparentinfluenceof,inpossessionof,orsmellingofalcoholordrugs,willnotbeadmittedtothedance/function.Furtherdisciplinaryactionwillbeappliedtothosestudentsaswellastoanystudentwhoisapparentlyunderthe influenceof, inpossessionof,orsmellingofalcoholordrugs,duringanytimethatthedance/functionis inprogress. Parentsofsuchstudentswillbetelephonedimmediatelyandsoadvised.Reminder:NotreDamestudentsareresponsiblefortheactionsoftheirdates.

• Danceswillbeginpromptly,doorswillbelockedandstudents/guestswillnotbeallowedtoleaveuntiltheendingtime.

• Students and their guestsmay not leave the dance and return unless they are accompanied by a schoolchaperone.

• Studentsandtheirguestsmustbeappropriatelydressed.• ChaperoneswillbeondutyandwillincludemembersoftheNotreDameFacultyandstaffandmembersof

thelocallawenforcementdepartment.

Violationsoftheseruleswillresultin:• Thestudentbeingaskedtoleavethedance.• Thestudent’sparentswillbenotifiedandrequiredtopickupthestudentfromtheschooldance.

Additionaldisciplinaryactionmaybeadministeredoncethestudentreturnstoschool.

We strongly urge and encourage parents to work cooperatively with other Notre Dame parents to provideappropriate entertainment for their students prior to and following the prom. We also strongly urge parents toprohibittheuseofalcoholicbeveragesatsuchpre-andpost-promactivities.

PARKING

Parkingon-campusisconsideredaPRIVILEGE.Studentswithcarsareallowedtopurchaseaparkingpermittoparkinaspecificzonefortheyear.Thereisayearlyparkingfee.Studentsmustadheretothefollowingregulations:

• Parkingpermitswillbeissuedonthefirstdayoftheschoolyear.• Studentsmustpurchaseaparkingpermit fromdesignatedschoolpersonnelassoonas thestudentbegins

drivingtoschool.(Studentsmusthaveavaliddriver’slicensetopurchaseaparkingpermit)• Parkingpermitsmustbeplacedontherearviewmirrorofthewindshield.Permitsmustbevisible.• Park in theparkingzonedesignatedbythecoloronyourpermit. Whenarrivingatschoolandthere isno

spaceavailable in your assigned zone,pleasepark in theparking lotbehind the stadiumand immediatelyinformtheAssistantPrincipal.

Disciplinewillbeissuedforthefollowing:• Permitisnotvisible

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• Parkingincorrectly(inthemiddleoftwospots)• Parkinginthewrongzone• Parkinginadriveway• Parkingonthesidewalk• Parkinginlots/spacesnotdesignatedforstudentparking• Reckless/unsafedriving

Citationswillresultinthefollowingactions:

• FIRSTCitationo OneDETENTION

• SECONDCitationo OneSaturdaySchoolSuspension

• THIRDCitationo TwoSaturdaySchoolSuspensions

• FOURTHCitationo LossofOn-CampusParkingPrivilegeso Norefundswillbegranted.

LOCKERS

StudentlockersareownedbyNotreDameHighSchool.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytokeephis/herlockerlocked.AllstudentsareprovidedalockbytheschoolfortheirNorthwinghalllockerandareencouragedtokeeptheirlockerlockedatalltimes.

• StudentsarenotallowedtousetheirownlockontheirNorthwinglocker.• Ifthelockislostduringtheschoolyear,thestudentwillberesponsibleforpurchasinganewlockfromthe

frontoffice.• Theschool isnotresponsiblefor itemsthatarereportedasmissingorstolenfromstudentlockersorfrom

theirbookbags.• Materialskeptatschoolarekeptatthestudent’srisk.Sincelockerspacebelongstotheschoolandisnotthe

private area for the student, the administration reserves the right to inspect lockers at any time, for anyreason.

• Nostickers,posters,etc.aretobepostedonorinthelocker.• Damagetolockerswillbehandledasdescribedunderthemajorviolationsectionwithregardtodestruction

ofschoolproperty.

FIREDRILLSANDEMERGENCYEVACUATION

Fireandemergencyevacuationdrillswillbeheldduringtheschoolyear. SPECIALEMERGENCYPLANHANDBOOKSarelocatedineachroom.

GRIEVANCE/RESOLUTIONPROCEDURES

Acopyofprocedurescanbe found in theDiocesanHandbook,which isavailableuponwrittenrequest in the front

PLEASENOTEIfyouparkoncampuswithoutpurchasinganappropriateparkingpermit,

youwillreceiveoneSATURDAYSCHOOLSUSPENSION.

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officeoftheschool.

STUDENTACTIVITIESPHILOSOPHY

The opportunity for participation in a wide variety of student-selected activities is a vital part of the student’seducationalexperience.Theseexperiencescontributetothedevelopmentoflearningskillsandemotionalpatternsthatenablestudentstomakemaximumuseoftheireducation.Participationinactivitiesisaprivilegewhichcarrieswith it responsibility totheschool, totheactivity/organization, tothestudentbody, tothecommunityandtotheindividualstudent.NotreDame’sstudentactivitiesareconsideredanintegralpartoftheeducationalprogramprovidingexperiencethatwillhelptodevelopyoungmenandwomenphysically,mentally,socially,andemotionally.

CLUBSandACTIVITIES

NotreDame attempts to provide activities in sufficient number and variety to appeal to all talents and interests.Theseactivitiesareconsideredanintegralpartoftheschool'sprogramofeducationandareconsistentwithNotreDame'sphilosophyofdeveloping the totalperson. Every student isurgedandencouraged toparticipate in theseactivitiesandtherebyprofitbytheexperienceandenjoymentwhichparticipationinthemcanbring.Students have the privilege of joining the school's organizations and thereby accept responsibility of familiarizingthemselveswiththeconstitution,rules,regulationsofeachorganizationofwhichtheyareamember.StudentswhotransfertoNotreDamewithpriorexperienceofparticipationinspiritorganizationswillbeeligiblefortryoutspresumingallothercriteriaaremet.OFFICERSAstudentmaybepresidentorchairmanofONEorganizationandholdnootherofficeinanyotherorganizationORastudentmayholdTWOsecondaryofficesinTWOorganizations.AstudentMAY,however,bepresidentofaclubororganizationANDholdanyclassoffice.MEMBERSHIPStudentsmay join asmanyorganizations as theywish. However, participation is required inwhatever one joins.Therefore,itisadvisedthatstudentspickandchoosewhattheywilljoinandbeactiveinthatwhichtheychoose.REQUIREMENTSANDDUTIESTOMAINTAINSTUDENTCOUNCILORCLASSOFFICEPOSITION

• Thestudentmustmaintaina2.0gradepointaveragequarterly.Anystudentfailingtodosowillbeplacedonprobation for the followingquarter. Failure to increase theGPA toa2.0during thisquarterwill result inremovalfromtheelectedposition.

• Any student receiving a Saturday-school-suspension during a school year will first be warned, with thesecondSSSthestudentwillbeplacedonprobationfortheremainderoftheschoolyearinwhichtheSSSwasreceived.AthirdISSwithinthesameschoolyearwillresultinremovalfromtheelectedposition.

• Anystudentreceivinganout-of-schoolsuspensionduringtheschoolyearwillbeplacedonprobationfortheremainderof theschoolyear.A secondOSSwithin thesameschoolyearwill result in immediate removalfromtheelectedposition.

• ClassOfficersmustplanandconductallclassmeetingsandworkwithandsupportclasssponsors.

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• StudentCouncilRepresentativesmustattendweeklymeetingsat7:15everyTuesdaymorningandassistwithallStudentCouncilactivitiesandprojects.

• Allelectedstudentsmustsetagoodexamplebothonandoffcampusforotherstudents.CAMPAIGNREGULATIONS

• All studentsrunning foranelectedpositionmust turn inacopyof theirspeechand/orskit to thestudentcouncilsponsorbytheMondaypriortotheelection.Failuretofollowthisdirectionwillresultinthestudentbeingunabletopresenttheirspeechtotheirclass.

• ThecampaignwillbeconductedstartingonMondayandendonWednesdayofthesameweek.• Students’campaignexpensesshouldnotexceed$25.• NOfood/candy/gummaybehandedoutaspartofyourcampaign.• Studentsmustprepareaminimumof5largeposters/bannersor50handouts.• Studentsmaynotuseanystickersortapeofanykindaspartofyourcampaignmaterials.• Postersmay be placed onwalls and in hallways using string, excluding any area in front of school that is

visibletopassersby.• NOCHALKonsidewalks. NOPAINTINGONWINDOWS.Studentsareallowedtopaintonsheetsorposters

whichcanbehungandremovedwithoutdamagingschoolproperties.• Students must conduct a clean and ethical campaign. Any campaign materials deemed offensive or

inappropriatebytheStudentCounciland/oradministrationwillberemovedanddiscarded.Studentsmaybesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

• Campaign speeches will be delivered during a special class meeting after mass. Voting will immediatelyfollow.

• Arun-offelectionwillbeconductedonthefollowingThursday,ifnecessary.• Allcampaignmaterialsmustbeproperlydisposedofbytheendoftheschooldayoftheelection.

CLASSOFFICERREPONSIBILITIESFRESHMANCLASSOfficerswillbeelectedinAugust.Onceelected,officerswill:

• Involvestudentswithclassprojectsandpeprallies

SOPHOMORECLASSHOMECOMINGisthemajorresponsibility.Officerswill:

• Choosethetheme(withfootballasthemainthrust)• Createthebackdropforpicturesatthedance• Providetabledecorations• Providewalldecorations(withthenamesoffootballplayers,managers,pepsquad,cheerleaders,anddance

team)o StudentCouncilwillattendoneworkshoptohelpofficersincreatingthesedecorations.Atthistime,

officersshouldhaveallmaterialpreparedandreadyforwork.OtherOfficerDuties:

• Involvestudentswithclassprojectsandpeprallies• AssistStudentCouncilofficerswhenhelpisneeded

JUNIORCLASSPROMisthemajorresponsibility.Officerswill:

• Divideclassintocommittees• Bookphotographer• Createalldécor

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• Food(amealispreparedforallwhoattend)• BeresponsibleforKingandQueenvoting(throughtheRegistrar)andcrown• PrepareSeniorMarchlineup(announcedbyofficers)• Createprogrambooklets(Whichwillinclude:SeniorWills,Song,Flower,Motto,Colors,etc.)

o MustbeapprovedbyDevelopmentDirectorbeforeprinting.• NOEXPENSESCANBEINCURREDWITHOUTTEACHER-SPONSORAPPROVAL

OtherOfficerDuties: • Increaseparticipationinpepralliesandindecoratingthegym• Attendallclassmeetingsandofficermeetings• Assistotherofficerswithdutieswhenhelpisneeded

SENIORCLASS

• Seniorsusuallypresentagifttotheschoolatgraduation.• OrganizeFRESHMENBUDDIESforSeniorClass

Homecoming:• OrderCrownforHomecomingQueeninconjunctionwithdevelopment• CorsagesforHomecomingCourtandvisitingqueens• Sixrosesinbouquetfornewqueen• Threerosesinbouquetfor1stmaid• Boutonniereand/orcorsageforGrandMarshallandspouse• PlatformatstadiumisdecoratedbytheSeniorSponsor

InJanuary:• ChooseClassFlower,Motto,Song,ColorsandGiftfortheschool.

OtherOfficerDuties:• HelpwithMorningAnnouncements• Encourageparticipationinmakingpostersforpep-ralliesandinshowingspirit• AssistStudentCouncilinorganizingFreshmanOrientation• OrganizeSeniorClassSlideShow(TobepreviewedbyDevelopment• Collectnominationsandconductvotingon:ClassSong,Flower,etc.• Assistallofficerswhenhelpisneeded• OrganizetheleavingofagiftfromtheSeniorClasstoschool• Puttogetherallreunionsafterclasshasgraduated

Co-CurricularActivities

BETATheNotreDameBetaClubisdesignedtopromoteandrewardacademicachievementandservantleadership.TheBetaClubisopentosophomores,juniorsandseniorswhohaveachievedaminimum3.5gradepointaverageforafullacademicyear.Onceinvitedthemembermustmaintainaminimum3.0gradepointaverageandcompletetheclub’sserviceprojects.Anystudentwhoviolatestheacademicdishonestypolicywillbedismissed.ThesestandardsaremandatedbytheNationalBetaConstitution.

CAMPUSMINISTRYCampusministryprovidesanassortmentofactivities,programsandprojectswhicharedesignedtohelptheschool’sstudentbodyaswellasitsstaffgrowspirituallyasindividualsandasacommunityoffaith. Theprogramsponsorsactivities such as retreats, liturgical and sacramental celebrations, peerministry, spiritual guidance, and Christianserviceexperience.Theseclubsareopentoallstudents.

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RALLYTEAMThe method of choosing a contestant to attend the District Literary Rally in March of each year is left to thediscretionofthedepartmenthead.ContestantswhoqualifyattheDistrictRallywillberequiredtoproceedtotheStateRally.

SPEECHANDDRAMACLUBTheSpeechandDramaClubatNotreDameextendsitsmembershiptoanystudentwhoisinterestedintheatreandthearts. Theclubpresentsatheatricalproductioneachyear. Tryoutswillbeheldandselectionswillbemadebyimpartialjudges.

YEARBOOKYearbookcanonlybescheduledbyjuniorsandseniorsontherecommendationoftheirsophomoreorjuniorEnglishteacher.Studentsareobligatedtocontractaspecificnumberofadvertisements.

Extra-CurricularActivities

CHEERLEADERSThis school spirit group includes the Cheerleaders andMascots. Their purpose is to provide andpromote schoolspirit. The cheerleaders may also choose to compete in local and national competitions. Competition requiresrigoroustrainingandnumerouspracticesthroughouttheyear. Cheerleaderandmascot isopentoseniors, juniorsand sophomoreswho have completed at least one year of Pep Squad. Studentswill be notified of tryout dates.Tryouts will be conducted by impartial judges. *Please note the requirements and policies set forth in theCheerleaderBy-laws.

DANCELINE(PIOPRIDE)Thepurposeofthisspiritgroupistoprovideandpromoteschoolspirit.Thedancelinealsochoosestocompeteinlocal,andifqualified,nationalcompetitions.Competitionrequiresrigoroustrainingandnumerouspractices.Danceline isopentoseniors, juniors,andsophomoreswhohavesuccessfullycompletedat leastoneyearofPepSquad.Incomingfreshmenarealsoallowedtotryout.Studentswillbenotifiedoftryoutdates.Tryoutswillbeconductedbyimpartialjudges.

4-H4-H is an extracurricular organization that focusesonmaking eachmember thebest that they canbe in areas ofHead, Heart, Hands, and Health. Members participate in project work such as food, nutrition, clothing, childdevelopment,personaldevelopment,computers,environment,aswellaslivestock.Membersearntheopportunitytodevelopleadershipskills,citizenship,aswellasearningrecognitionthroughnumerousparishandstatecontests.Membershipisopentoallstudents.

PEPSQUADThepurposeofthisspiritgroupistoprovideandpromoteschoolspirit.Thepepsquadisopentoallstudents.Thesquadconsistsofmarchersanddrumandflagcorps.Membersarerequiredtoattendallfootballgamesaswellasparticipateinposterpartiesandotherspiritpromotingactivities.

QUIZBOWLQuizbowlisopentoallNotreDameStudents.Teammembersareselectedintryoutsconductedbythemoderator.Teammembersparticipate innumerousmatches. Competing teamsconsistof fourmembersand twoalternates.Teammembersmustbeknowledgeableinseveralcategoriesandwillingtodevotetimetostudyandpractice.

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STUDENTCOUNCILStudentCouncilisanorganizationconsistingofelectedmembersofthestudentbody.Thepurposeofthecouncilistogivethestudentbodya“voice”throughwhichtospeak.Thecouncilistorepresentstudentfeelings,opinions,andinterestswhilepromotingstudentparticipationinhighschoolactivities.Sixrepresentativesareelectedbyeachclassand officers are elected by the entire student body to serve as mediator between administrators, faculty andstudents.Activeparticipationisrequired,notsimplymembershipasinaclub.StudentCouncilmeetseveryTuesdaymorningbeforethestartofschool.

ATHLETICS

Workingwith each student’s academic program,NotreDame’s Department of Athletics seeks tomake theNotreDame student awell-rounded individual. To be eligible to participate on any of the school’s athletic teams, thestudentmustmeetorexceedtheLHSAA’sminimumacademicrequirementswhichistopass6subjectsandhaveaCaverage.Firstsemesterorfinalgradescounttowardeligibility.ATHLETICELIGIBILITYFORINCOMINGFRESHMENAll first time Freshmen that live in Acadia Parish, regardless of which elementary school, Catholic or Public, youattended,areeligibleforVarsity,JVandFreshmenathleticsatNotreDame.If your residence is located outside of Acadia Parish, you are eligible for JV and Freshmen athletics during yourFreshmanyear.AfteryourFreshmanyearatNotreDame,youwillbeeligibleforvarsityathletics.LHSAAMEMBERSHIPNotre Dame High School of Acadia Parish is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and iscurrently classified as a 3A school for athletic competition. NotreDame follows the rules and regulations of theLHSAA.Alladministrators,faculty,staff,students,andparentsareexpectedtoadheretoallrulesandexpectationssetforthbytheLHSAA.SPORTSMANSHIPPOLICIESSportsmanship is thatqualityof honor thatdesires always tobe courteous, fair and respectful. Sportsmanship isevidencedbytheconductofplayers,spectators,coaches,parents,andschoolauthorities.Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish aspires to develop and maintain the very highest standards ofsportsmanship. Administrators, coaches, teachers, participants, parents, and all fans must contribute to thisendeavor.Thecommunity’shighlevelsofexpectationsofNotreDamemagnifyourerrors.Whenwefallshortofourhigh standards, wemust do all we can to correct the situation and prevent any further such occurrences. Thefollowingguidelinesmayprovehelpfulinourquesttobecomeaschoolknownforitsoutstandingsportsmanship.SportsmanshipIncludes:

• Beingloyaltosuperiorsinmakingathleticsfitintothegeneralschoolprogram.• Beingloyaltocoachesandfellowparticipants.• Insistenceuponhighscholarshipandenforcementofallrulesofeligibility.• Fair,unprejudicedrelationshipwithparticipants.• Teachingathletestowinbyuseoflegitimatemeansonly.• Counteractingunfoundedrumorsofquestionablepracticesbyopponents.• Discouragementofgambling,profanityandobscenelanguageatalltimes.

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PARTICIPATIONPOLICIESDepartmentpolicyisthatNotreDameHighSchoolwillpurchase:

• OneofficialathleticcoatwiththeofficialNotreDameathleticletter• Athletesareresponsiblefortheorderingandpaymentofanyindividualand/orteampatches.(Vendorwill

provideformsforpatchesifdesired.)• EligibleathletesreceiveonecoatcompletewiththeofficialNotreDameletter.• Allathleticcoatswillbeorderedattheendoftheathlete’sjunior/senioryear.• Allathleticcoatswillbeorderedonceayear(inApril).• ThecoatswillbedistributedafteroneoftheschoolliturgiesinSeptember.

Tobeeligibletoorderacoat:• Theathletemusthavecompletedaminimumoftwoyears(ingoodstanding)inavarsitysport.• Theathlete’sfamilymustbeamemberoftheAthleticClub(membershipfeeispaid).• Theathletemusthavealldebtscleared/currentwithNotreDameHighSchool.• Transfer Students: If an athlete transfers to Notre Dame after the ninth grade, any varsity participation

earnedatthepreviousschoolwillbehonoredbytheNotreDameAthleticDepartment.

BASEBALLMr.ChrisStevens,headcoach

• StateChampionso 1981o 2010o 2018

• StateRunner-Upo 1984o 2005

Notre Dame offers a Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman team. Each team has a coach and plays a completeschedule of games. The baseball season begins in early January and concludes in mid-May. Team membersparticipateinarigorousmandatorysummertrainingprogram.Studentswillbenotifiedoftryoutdates.

BASKETBALLMr.LewisCook,III,boysheadcoach

• StateRunner-Upo 1985

Ms.AngieHerbert,girlsheadcoachNotreDameoffersaboysandgirlsVarsity,JuniorVarsityandFreshmanteam.Eachteamhasacoachandplaysacompletescheduleofgames.ThebasketballseasonbeginsinearlyOctoberandconcludesinMarch.Teammembersparticipateinarigorousmandatorysummertrainingprogram.Studentswillbenotifiedoftryoutdates.BOWLINGMs.TaraYoung,headcoachNotreDameoffersaVarsityTeam,which includesbothboysandgirls. Thebowlingseasonbegins in JanuaryandconcludesinMarch.Bowlingisopentoallstudents.

PLEASENOTEIftheathletequitsthesportWITHOUTanagreementoftheHeadCoach,theathleticcoatwillbepickedup

andkeptuntilGraduationaccordingtoAthleticPolicy.

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CROSSCOUNTRYNotreDameoffersaboysandgirlsVarsityteam. Eachteamhasacoachandcompletesascheduleofmeets.ThecrosscountryseasonbeginsinearlyAugustandconcludesinmid-November.CrossCountryisopentoallstudents.FISHINGMs.RachaelMeyer,moderatorNotreDameoffersavarsityfishingteam.ThisteamcompetesintournamentswhichbegininSeptemberandconcludesthefollowingschoolyearinAugust.FOOTBALLMr.LewisCook,Jr.,headcoach

• StateChampionso 1973o 1976o 2000o 2009o 2015o 2018

• StateRunner-Upo 1975o 2003o 2004o 2005o 2008o 2012o 2017

Notre Dame offers Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman teams. Each team has a coach and plays a completescheduleof games.The football seasonbegins inearlyAugustandconcludes inearlyDecember. Teammembersparticipateinarigorousmandatoryoff-seasonandsummertrainingprograms.Footballisopentoallmalestudents.GOLFMr.GeneWilliams,headcoach

• Boys’StateChampionso 1999o 2001o 2010

• Boys’StateRunner-Upo 1989o 1996o 2000o 2006o 2011o 2012

• Girls’StateChampionso 2015o 2016

NotreDameoffersaVarsityand JuniorVarsity team. Eachteamconsistsof fiveplayers,hasacoach,andplaysacomplete schedule of matches. The golf season begins in mid- January and concludes with regional and statetournamentsinlateAprilandearlyMay.Studentswillbenotifiedofqualifyingdates.

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SOFTBALLMr.DaleSerie,headcoach

• StateChampionso 2004o 2010o 2018o 2019

• StateRunner-Upo 2000o 2013o 2017

Notre Dame offers a Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman team. Each team has a coach and plays a completeschedule of games. The softball season begins in early January and concludes in late April. Team membersparticipateinarigorousmandatorysummertrainingprogram.Studentswillbenotifiedoftryoutdates.

SOCCERMr.ChrisHauerwas,headcoachNotreDameoffersavarsityteam.Theteamplaysacompletescheduleofgames.ThesoccerseasonbeginsinearlyOctoberandconcludesinlateFebruary.Soccerisopentoallstudents.

SWIMMINGMrs.JennyDidier,headcoach

• Boys’StateRunner-Upo 2001o 2002

NotreDameoffersaVarsityteam.Theteamcompetesatafullscheduleofmeets.TheswimmingseasonbeginsinAugustandconcludesinmid-November.Swimmingisopentoallstudents.

TENNISMrs.DeAnnGoss,headcoach

• Boys’StateChampionso 2006

• Boys’StateRunner-Upo 2007

• Girls’StateChampionso 2000o 2015

• Girls’StateRunner-Upo 1993o 2001

NotreDameoffers aVarsity team. The teamplays a complete scheduleofmatches. The tennis seasonbegins inJanuaryandconcludesinearlyMay.Tennisisopentoallstudents.TRACK&FIELDMr.ToddGray,headcoach

• Boys’StateChampionso 1968

• Girls’StateChampionso 1997

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• Girls’StateRunner-upo 1999

NotreDameoffersVarsityandJuniorVarsityteams.Eachteamhasacoachandparticipatesatacompletescheduleof meets. The track season begins in late January and concludes in early May. Teammembers participate in arigorousmandatorysummertrainingprogram.TrackandFieldisopentoallstudents.

VOLLEYBALLMs.TaraYoung,headcoach

• StateChampionso 2007o 2010o 2011o 2012

• StateRunner-Upo 1998o 2009o 2013

Notre Dame offers a Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman team. Each team has a coach and plays a completescheduleofmatches.ThevolleyballseasonbeginsinearlyAugustandconcludesinmid-November.Teammembersparticipateinarigorousmandatorysummertrainingprogram.Studentswillbenotifiedoftryoutdates.

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PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS —

Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read and understand the contents of the 2020-2021 Student-Parent Handbook and agree to abide by the requirements.

PERMISSION TO PUBLISH INFORMATION This is to certify that I/we, ____________________________________, individually and as parent(s)/guardian(s) of ________________________________________, hereby grant permission to Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish and/or its employees, agents or responsible persons to publish information, including but not limited to names, pictures, biographies, accomplishments, and extracurricular activities concerning activities of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish.

BUCKLEY AMENDMENT

The Buckley Amendment requires written permission from parents to release statistical and educational information about their children to colleges, scholarship organizations, media organizations and military services which may request names, addresses, transcripts, grade point averages and class ranking. Please sign the release form below.

I give my permission for Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish to release statistical and educational information about my child, ___________________________________, for the school year 2020-2021.

NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL of ACADIA PARISH – HONOR CODE I have read and understand the HONOR CODE as stated in the 2020-2021 Student-Parent Handbook and agree to abide by the expectations.

Parent Cooperation Statement

These forms have been agreed upon and signed with your Registration Packet.

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PARENT COOPERATION STATEMENT An integral part of the educational philosophy of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish is the conviction that the school assists the parents/guardians in carrying out their primary responsibility of providing for the religious and secular education of their children. An ongoing positive working relationship between parents/guardians and the school is critical to the success of the school and the students. As part of that working relationship, parents/guardians are expected to be involved as much as possible in the educational process, to refrain from conduct which thwarts the orderly administration and operation of the school, to support and participate in school activities, and to provide instruction to, and set positive examples for, their children –both at home and in the community. While Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish encourages the constructive exchange of ideas, feedback and suggestions intended to foster the continued growth and improvement of the school, Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish is ultimately responsible for the orderly administration and operation of the school, including the policies and procedures implemented to achieve the school’s goals. Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish reserves the right to terminate the enrollment of any student(s) in the event that it is determined by the school’s administration that: (1) a positive working relationship between the school and the parents/guardians no longer exists and/or is irreparably damaged or (2) that the parents/guardians have failed to provide the support, assistance and example necessary for the religious and secular education to which each child is entitled. Furthermore, failure on the part of any student or parent/guardian to abide by the rules, regulations and policies as outlined in the school handbook may result in termination of the student’s enrollment from the school.

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Code of Conduct Notre Dame High School and the Diocese of Lafayette promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Spectators should not use vulgar, abusive, racist, sexist, demeaning or intimidating language at any time. Spectators should not engage in cheers that are vulgar, crass, demeaning or those focused toward the opposition. Notre Dame students, parents and alumni will treat visiting teams, coaches and fans with courtesy and respect at all times. Spectators are reminded that they are prohibited from entering the playing area. Notre Dame High School and the Diocese of Lafayette thank you for your cooperation and hope everyone has an enjoyable experience.

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TO:Parents,Teachers,EmployeesandOrganizations

FROM:CindyM.Istre,Principal,NotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParishDATE:August1,2020AccordingtotheAsbestosHazardEmergencyResponseAct(AHERA),eachschoolsystemmustnotifythepublicofinspections,responseactions,periodicsurveillanceandre-inspectionactivitiesonanannualbasis.ThisistoinformyouthatAHERAComplianceManagementPlansareavailableforpublicinspectionintheprincipal’sofficeofeachschoolsiteintheDioceseofLafayetteSchoolSystem.ThesedocumentsincludetheInspectionReports,Re-inspectionReportsandtheManagementPlan.RequeststoviewthesemaybemadeMonday-Fridayduringregularschoolhours.InspectionsofAsbestosContainingMaterial(ACM)aremadebyeachschooleverysix(6)months.Everythree(3)years,re-inspectionisconductedbyaCertifiedAsbestosInspector/ManagementPlanner.

Inaddition,weoccasionallyutilizeherbicides/pesticidesforcontrolofpestsandweeds.CoachToddGraymaintainsaPesticideCertificationLicenseandsupervisestheuseofthesechemicals.Shouldyouhaveanyparticularconcerns(e.g.yourstudenthasseriousallergiesorrespiratoryproblems)pleasemakeusaware.Recordsregardingthespecificproduct,applicationsitesanddatesofapplicationaremaintainedhereintheoffice.

NotreDameHighSchoolofAcadiaParishisaDrug-FreeandWeaponFreeCampus.PleaserefertoourStudent-ParentHandbookregardingsanctions.Thankyou.