REGULATIONS AND
POLICIES
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STUDENT TARDINESS, ABSENCE AND EARLY DISMISSAL
When a student is late for school, he/she must report to the
school office before being admitted to class. A student
arriving after 8:20 a.m. is late for school. A phone call
before 10:00 a.m. or a note of explanation must accompany the
student. An unexcused lateness will result in an automatic
detention. Parent excuses for lateness will not be honored for
students who have been late to school more than three times in
the course of a marking period. In situations involving
extenuating circumstances, the implementation of this rule is
under the discretion of the Assistant Principal. Students who
have been excessively late to school will be required to serve
a Saturday detention.
Absence from school is excused for sickness or as designated
by the Board of Regents of the State of New York. Extended
family vacation of any type will be noted as an illegal
absence and therefore, unexcused. Sacred Heart High School
strongly discourages such absences. Teachers are neither
responsible for nor held liable to give special assignments
for make-up work during an illegal absence, and a zero is
given to any student who misses a test. Authorized times for
students’ vacations are indicated on the school calendar and
should be followed.
Each day a student is absent, the parent or guardian must
notify the school office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and
10:00 a.m. with the reason for his/her absence. The school
should be notified of the potential for a prolonged illness. A
student, upon his/her return to school, must present a written
note to his/her homeroom teacher stating the reason for the
absence. These notes are forwarded to the school office.
Parents are strongly discouraged from taking their child out
of school for any reason. Appointments for dental and medical
reasons should be made after school hours or during school
holidays. If it is necessary to have your child excused during
school hours, a note must be sent to the main office and a
phone call made from a parent or guardian, stating the reason
for early dismissal. A parent or guardian must sign the
release form at the school before the student can be
dismissed.
In all cases, students will be responsible for any assignments
given during the course of their absence.
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CODE OF
CONDUCT
Sacred Heart High School is a Catholic community committed to
fostering respect and mutual support in recognition of each
person’s uniqueness and giftedness. Enrollment in Sacred Heart
High School indicates a willingness by students, parents, and
staff to fully participate in creating a non-violent
environment where creativity of expression and learning can
take place. This obligation is extended to each member of the
school community.
The traditions of Sacred Heart call for the highest standards
of behavior and deportment. Sacred Heart students are to be
courteous and respectful at all times to adults and to each
other. The privilege to attend Sacred Heart High School and
the responsibilities of this code apply not only to functions
on the campus, but to all school sponsored activities.
Parents’ pivotal role as co-educators of their children, with
the help of the school’s dedicated staff, must be seen by the
students as collaborative and consistent. Parent-teacher
communication is an essential element in the growth of each
student. Sacred Heart High School is a conduit in broadening
and reinforcing parental values. Parents and teachers can best
serve the students by working together, discussing any
misunderstanding or confusion, and mutually supporting one
another.
Since teachers of Sacred Heart High School are dedicated to
finding the best means of guiding and teaching students,
classroom order and discipline are consistent with the
school’s code of conduct. Rules and regulations are necessary
for the safety and well being of the students. It is the
obligation of all students to be familiar with this code of
conduct.
1. Once a
student arrives on campus, he/she is not permitted to
leave the building (this includes the parking lot).
2. High School
students are to use only the main entrance of the school when
entering and exiting the building.
3. Students who
drive to school are required to drive with caution in the
parking lot and keep the volume of car radios at a
respectful level.
4. Students are
expected to be courteous and respectful when entering,
riding or leaving public vehicles. Disciplinary referrals
received by Sacred Heart High School from bus companies will
result in disciplinary action against the student. The
Principal can revoke any student’s privilege to ride a bus to
or from school for misbehavior.
5. Students are
to follow the school schedule and be present in the designated
location. Students are not permitted to miss a class, be
in any unsupervised location, or leave the building and campus
without the administration’s permission.
6. Quiet and
orderly behavior is expected in all areas of the school
especially classrooms, hallways, lavatories, cafeteria,
library, locker room, chapel, as well as on the buses.
Running, horseplay, and “play” fighting are not permitted.
7. Students are
not permitted to leave the cafeteria for any reason during
lunchtime without the approval of a lunch monitor.
8. Respect for
personal and school property is most important. Ownership
and pride in the school and its property is the responsibility
of each student. Proper care is to be taken of all books,
supplies and school equipment. Any damage must be reported
immediately. The student responsible will be held liable for
the cost incurred.
9. Any item that
would promote a distraction and disruption to the learning
environment such as radios, ipods and electronic devices are
not permitted on campus. Such items will be confiscated
and a $25.00 fine will be imposed as well as a detention.
10. Cell phones
are not permitted during the school day. If confiscated, a
$15.00 fine will be paid and a detention will be served before
it is returned.
11. Students are
not permitted to chew gum in school.
12. Students are
not permitted to eat or drink in classrooms.
13. Students are
expected to be honest at all times. Cheating, lying,
plagiarizing and stealing are totally inappropriate and will
not be tolerated.
14.
Inappropriate language is not acceptable in or around the
school building.
15. Smoking
anywhere on or around campus is not permitted. Students
will be issued a detention and a $25.00 fine. Parents will be
notified. Repeat offenses of this policy will result in
suspension.
16. Gambling of
any sort is strictly prohibited.
17. Verbal,
physical or emotional bullying will not be tolerated.
Cases of bullying are referred to the Assistant Principal.
18. Fighting
will result in immediate suspension or expulsion.
19. The use of
illegal drugs including alcohol is unlawful and dangerous.
Any student found possessing or using any unlawful substance
anywhere on or around school grounds, or while involved in any
school weekday or weekend activity is subject to immediate
suspension or expulsion.
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CONSEQUENCES
The administration and faculty, along with the essential
support of the parents, will always expect appropriate
behavior of the highest standards befitting Sacred Heart
students. If expectations are clearly articulated to all
members of the school community, so also must the
consequences. Students will be held accountable for
inappropriate behavior. Misconduct at Sacred Heart High School
may result in a verbal reprimand, a constructive writing
assignment, a service-oriented project, a formal discipline
report, confiscation of property, detention, probation,
suspension or expulsion. The administration of the school
reserves the right to institute, amend, or change the policies
of Sacred Heart High School to meet the specific needs of a
situation.
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Detention
Detention is the first step in the disciplinary process.
Detentions are given for minor infractions. These might
include, but are not limited to:
• Tardiness to school
• Dress code violations
• Vulgarity
• Disruption in the classroom
• Disrespectful behavior toward an authority figure, etc.
Detention is held Monday through Friday from 2:35 PM to
3:15 PM in the Detention Room. Students must serve the
detention on the assigned day. A student who does not report
to detention may be required to serve two detentions.
Students are expected to report to detention on time and
dressed in accordance with the Sacred Heart High School
Uniform Dress Code Policy.
Saturday Detention is given to students who have chronic
discipline problems or excessive detentions. Saturday
Detention is held the first Saturday of each month from 8:00
AM to 12:00 PM.
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In- School Suspension
In-School Suspension is the second step in the disciplinary
process.
In-School Suspension is given to a student whose unacceptable
behavior is deemed serious enough to warrant more than a
detention.
Behavior that warrants In-School Suspension might include, but
is not limited to:
• Serious disrespect of any kind
• Repeated infractions
• Defacing school property
• Other violations at the discretion of the Principal
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Probation
Probation is the third step in the disciplinary process.
Students who have accumulated multiple detentions will be
placed on probation. A parent conference, to discuss the terms
of the probation, is required before a student is placed on
probation. Probation means that a student’s behavior is
monitored by the Administration. A student who continues to be
a discipline problem can be suspended or expelled. Behavior
that warrants probation might include, but is not limited to:
• Repeated infractions
• Multiple failures
• Lack of improvement – behavior and/or academic
• Serious violation of school rules
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Suspension
Suspension is the fourth step in the disciplinary process.
Suspension is reserved for a student who has violated any of
the school rules in a serious manner. A suspended student is
removed from the school setting for a prescribed period of
time. A suspended student is responsible for all material
missed during the suspension. A suspended student and the
student’s parents must have a conference with the
Administration to discuss the student’s future status at
Sacred Heart High School. Behavior that warrants suspension
might include, but is not limited to:
• Repeated violations of school rules
• Violation of school rules while on Probation
• Behavior that is detrimental to the reputation of the school
or to the well being of those in the school building.
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Expulsion
Expulsion is the final and most dramatic step in the
disciplinary process.
Expulsion refers to the immediate dismissal of a student who
has violated a school rule or rules in such a grave manner
that the student cannot be allowed to continue at Sacred Heart
High School. Behavior that warrants expulsion might include,
but is not limited to:
• Possession, use, or sale of alcohol or any controlled
substance
• Possession of weapons
• Fighting
• Stealing
The school reserves the right, at any time, to suspend or
request the withdrawal of any student whose conduct is deemed
inappropriate or whose continued presence is considered
detrimental to all concerned.
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CARE OF
BOOKS, SCHOOL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
Each student is expected to take proper care of their
textbooks and workbooks. All textbooks, workbooks, and study
materials are to be in school each day. Books should be
covered and not defaced in any way. Workbooks, with the
approval of the teachers, may be marked and kept by the
pupils.
School desks, property, and equipment are also to be handled
with great care.
Students will be assigned corridor lockers for use during the
school year. These lockers are the property of Sacred Heart
High School and are subject to inspection by authorized school
personnel at any time. Lockers may not be switched between
students for any reason without permission from the
administration. Combination locks for the lockers must be
purchased through the school only. All other locks will be
removed immediately. Lockers are to be kept clean and neat at
all times. The custody and safekeeping of belongings are the
responsibility of each student. The school is not responsible
for lost or stolen items; however, it is recommended that a
student report any loss to his/her teacher and the school
office immediately. Under no circumstance should a student
leave anything of value in the athletic area locker room.
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