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MARQUETTE HIGH
SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
MARQUETTE
In fulfilling its mission, as declared in the mission statement,
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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
1. One of the primary functions of the faith community of
2. We expect all students to achieve to the best of their ability. Our school is responsible for providing skilled teachers and a good environment, which encourages learning. Students are responsible for reaching out for new ideas and experiences. Learning is enjoyable and rewarding, but it requires a student to work hard. We have high academic standards because our students have both the ability and the desire to learn. For those who plan a college career, a sound high school education is preparation for success in college. High school also represents a vital opportunity to obtain a well-rounded general education necessary for success in the workplace. We recognize the many degrees and forms of achievement which characterize excellence. We will not compromise any student’s ability by accepting less than one’s best effort.
3. We expect all students to consider their schooling as their first
priority. Many of our students hold jobs that require them to work several
hours a week. We generally support this practice unless it causes students to
carry a minimum course load or to ignore their school obligations. If students
are not available for extra help from teachers, for make-up work or for
participation in extra-curricular activities, we question the value of their
jobs. Our teachers do not recognize a conflict with a job as a valid excuse to
defer make-up work or extra help. Now is the time for our students to receive
their formal high school education. Short-changing this for a job is neither
wise nor acceptable.
4. We expect students to attend every meeting of every class. There are no
“free cuts” or “ditch days”. Students are required to
attend each class period. It is impossible to benefit from classroom learning
experiences without consistent daily attendance. Students who accumulate an
excessive number of unexcused absences will be withdrawn from class and receive
a failing course grade.
5. We expect students to complete all homework and class assignments. Students should expect to receive and should complete an average of thirty minutes of daily homework in each class. Work and study completed outside of class time is necessary to the learning process. Our teachers expect their students to complete all assignments on time.
6. We expect students to know and conform to our school’s rules of conduct. Of great importance, are your personal behavior code, your ideals, and the respect you show yourself. We hope that you will further develop your values and your ability to make difficult moral and ethical decisions. Developing a sense of responsibility in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities is essential and so is something more intangible - the value of your word. Unkept appointments with teachers, broken promises to turn in missing work - all without explanation or apology - may slow a student’s progress to his/her own measure of excellence and achievement. Your place in a democratic society and in a high school where individuality is respected imposes upon you the responsibility for your own behavior.
THIS WE ASK FROM OUR PARENTS
To translate our philosophy into reality requires cooperation and maximum effort from our students, our parents, and our teachers. Parents play an essential role in helping students develop self-discipline and a positive attitude toward learning.
1. We ask parents to realize that we cannot do this important job without their participation. Their role in schooling may seem less direct but is perhaps more important than ours. When students report to school, they bring their homes and families with them. Family expectations, hopes, problems, fears and challenges greatly influence a student’s performance in school. We need each parent’s support; we welcome each parent’s questions; and we welcome your active interest and your participation!
2. We ask parents to be aware of our student rules of conduct and our expectations of each student. Parents can be informed by attending our Open House session, scheduled meetings, visitation days, parent/teacher conferences; by reading all issues of the Parent Digest, the Marquette Memo, the Alumni Newsletter, as well as, all other correspondence; and by contacting us with any concerns. Good communication will enable us to solve our problems TOGETHER!
3. We ask parents to assume responsibility for their student’s regular class attendance. Success in school is directly related to consistent attendance. We follow the school calendar and check with care each student’s attendance. No “free cut” or “skip days” and no holiday for competitors in co-curricular competitions are built into our calendar. If your student has an unauthorized absence, do not present us with an excuse that will cover it because you may be paving the way for future unauthorized absences. Students who accumulate an excessive number of unexcused absences will be withdrawn from class and earn a failing grade for the course.
4. We ask parents to return telephone calls and respond to behavior reports promptly. Teachers spend much effort and time preparing these so that you will be well informed about your student’s progress. Through your response, you show your concern about your student’s growth and achievement. Teachers need your cooperation in providing your student with the best educational program possible.
5. We ask parents to provide a study area at home where students can study and work each day. This area should include the space required for writing and for reading. It also should have good lighting and be relatively free of distractions and interruptions.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Policy D-100 and Policy C-100
Non-Discrimination in Admission Policies
No student will be refused admission to Catholic schools on the basis of race,
color, sex, national or ethnic origin. Students of religious denominations
other than Catholic may be admitted according to local policy.
The norm for the acceptance of non-Catholic students is developed in line with the basic mission of each school to provide a Catholic school education for the students of the parish(es). When non-Catholics or non-parishioners are accepted, care is taken to provide room for the Catholic students of the parish(es).
Policy D - 111
STUDENT-TO-STUDENT HARASSMENT POLICY
Harassment, including sexual harassment, of any student by another student is unethical, illegal and prohibited. It is the responsibility of the complainant or any witnesses to report incidents of harassment. Students are subject to disciplinary procedures up to and including expulsion.
The term “harassment” includes but is not limited to “slurs, jokes, or any other form of verbal, written, graphic, or physical conduct or advances which reflect [seriously and] adversely on a person’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, or physical or mental condition.” Harassment under this policy includes sexual harassment which means any unwelcome sexual advance or any conduct of a sexual nature when such conduct has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive school environment even if the actions take place off school property or outside of school hours. The term shall also include any other conduct or actions as defined as harassment under the Illinois Human Rights Act as amended from time to time. Further, cases of retaliation against a complainant or witness who initiates a case under this policy are included within the term “harassment” as used herein and shall be handled under this policy.
When intervention strategies are suggested as in the case of what the Supreme Court has called “simple acts of teasing and name-calling among school children,” such acts do not constitute harassment under this policy.
GOVERNANCE
BISHOP OF
The Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky
MARQUETTE PASTORS’ BOARD
Rev. David Kipfer, Msgr. Rejsek,
Msgr. Ham Rev. Radosevich,
Rev. Philip Halfacre, Rev. Gerald Meyer, President,
Msgr. Boyle, Msgr. Swaner,
Rev. Chales McCarthy, Rev. Jack Waugh, Msgr. John Prendergast, Rev. Chris Haake
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Principal - MR. RONALD J. SPANDET
The principal is responsible for the educational policies, programs and
services at
Chaplain - FR. CHRIS HAAKE
The chaplain oversees the total religious program of the school. As religious education coordinator his primary responsibility is the leadership and supervision of the Religion Department. As spiritual director he oversees all religious functions and serves as spiritual counselor to students.
Business Manager - MRS. BARBARA CROSS
The business manager is responsible for all financial matters. She handles tuition, collection and fees, and bids on products and services. She also assists in the development of the annual budget.
PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING
Director of Marketing - MRS. JULIE RASHID
The marketing director handles all aspects related to marketing the school. She
coordinates all public relations and recruitment activities.
OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT
Assistant Business Manager & Memorial/Contributions Coordinator –
MRS. SHIRLEY HILAND
The assistant business manager and memorial/contributions coordinator is the
Advancement Office bookkeeper and assists the business manager with the
collection of various fundraising activities and coordinates all contributions
made on behalf of
May Merriment Coordinators – MR. RONALD SPANDET and MRS. LORI JESSE
The coordinator is responsible for May Merriment and all fund-raising and
social activities sponsored throughout the year.
Annual Fund Project Coordinator – MRS. DIANE WHALEN
The annual fund coordinator campaigns for the annual fund each year, as well
as, assisting with the various committees of May Merriment.
STAFF DIRECTORY
ADMINISTRATIVE
Mr. Ronald J. Spandet Principal
Mr. Todd Hopkins Athletic Director, Student Activities, Head Girls’
Basketball Coach, Head Baseball Coach
Mrs. Barbara Cross Business Manager
Rev. Chris Haake Chaplain, Religion
NON-ADMINISTRATIVE
Mrs. Theresa Bugelholl Math Dept. Chairman, JETS
Mr. Robert Chance Science, National Honor Society, WYSE
Mrs. Gayle Davis English
Mrs. Lynn Ebker Home Economics, Counselor
Mr. James Eustice Asst. Director of Marketing, Head
Football Coach
Mr. Jeff Grundon Custodian
Rev. Philip Halfacre Religion
Mrs. Darlene Hettel Cafeteria Manager
Mrs. Shirley Hiland Asst. Business
Manager, Memorial/Contributions Coordinator
Mrs. Lori Jesse Administrative Assistant, Advancement Coordinator
Mrs. Karen Kasperski Cafeteria
Rev. David Kipfer Religion
Mrs. Andree-Marie Koban French
Mr. Raymond Kotek Bus Driver
Mrs. Sandy Kotek Athletic Secretary
Mrs. Andrea Kowalski English
Mr. Jon Leslie PE, Language Arts, Asst. Boys’ Basketball Coach, Asst.
Baseball Coach
Mrs. Linda Malley Guidance, Math, Key Club 622
Mrs. Sharon Mazzone Hall Monitor, Leland Bus Driver
Mrs. Sherry Mikuta Library Secretary, Drama Dept.
Miss Jane Mills Dean of Students, Art, Student Council, Drama Dept., Torch
Bearers
Mrs. Cynthia Frost-Murphy Mathematics
Mrs. Mary Jo Novotney Main Office
Secretary
Mr. Mike Ohlendorf Driver’s Education
Mr. Ernie Parkins Maintenance
Mrs. Julie Rashid Director of Marketing
Mr. Gary Reardon English
Mrs. Brooke Rick Math, Science, Head Volleyball Coach, Asst. Girls’
Basketball Coach, Asst. Softball Coach
Mr. Guy Rimmele Custodian
Mr. Steve Scherer Bus Driver
Mrs. Beth Schuett Business Education
Mr. Kevin Schultz Life Skills
Mr. Heinz Suppan German, History
Mr. Robin Taylor Music
Mr. Robert Thompson Religion, Order of the M
Mrs. Diane Whalen Annual Fund Project
Coordinator, Advancement Office Secretary
Mrs. Barbara Wielgopolan Custodian
Miss Maureen Wolfe Science Dept.
Chairman, Biology, Yearbook, Drama
Mrs. Sonia Young Spanish
DAILY BELL
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9:48-10:29 |
10:32-11:13 |
11:16-12:21 |
11:13-11:37 |
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12:24-1:05 |
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8:00-8:45 |
8:48-9:05 |
9:08-9:53 |
9:56-10:41 |
10:44-11:29 |
11:32-12:41 |
11:29-11:53 |
12:17-12:41 |
12:44-1:29 |
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8:00-8:41 |
8:44-9:01 |
9:04-9:45 |
9:48-10:29 |
10:32-11:13 |
11:16-12:21 |
11:13-11:37 |
11:57-12:21 |
12:24-1:05 |
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8:00-8:35 |
8:38-8:55 |
8:58-9:33 |
9:36-10:11 |
10:14-10:49 |
11:30-12:25 |
11:27-11:52 |
12:00-12:25 |
12:28-12:58 |
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8:00-8:35 |
Mass |
8:38-9:14 |
9:17-9:53 |
9:56-10:32 |
11:33-12:36 |
11:30-11:55 |
12:11-12:36 |
12:39-1:14 |
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9:00-9:35 |
9:38-9:55 |
9:58-10:33 |
10:36-11:11 |
11:14-11:49 |
11:52-1:01 |
11:49-12:13 |
12:37-1:01 |
1:04-1:29 |
1:32-2:02 |
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8:00-8:45 |
Tutorial |
8:48-9:29 |
9:32-10:13 |
10:16-10:57 |
11:32-12:41 |
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MARQUETTE
SCHOOL CREST - Crusader's Shield
The traditional crusader's shield, surmounted by the crusader's helmet for
the virtues of service, dedication and protection. Three of the outstanding
virtues of any Christian crusader are symbolized in the shield: the drawn sword
for courage and fortitude, the traditional
SCHOOL COLORS: Blue and Gold
TEAM NICKNAME: CRUSADERS - Boys’ Varsity
GOLDEN KNIGHTS Boys’ Junior Varsity
DUKES Freshmen
LADY CRUSADERS Girls’ teams
MARQUETTE
Hail to thee, our dear old Marquette High
Our team will raise our banner to the sky
We will fight against the foe
We will never let them go
'til the victory finally is won. Rah! Rah!
For the Blue and Gold will always stand
And the laurels that we gain will remain
We will keep them alive
For our school we will strive
Ever-onward Marquette High.
EXPECTATIONS AT RELIGIOUS SERVICES
There are many opportunities at
Adherence to these basic rules of etiquette does not assure the proper interior disposition (that, of course, rests solely on the individual) but it does assure an atmosphere conducive to real prayer. For this reason, breaches of etiquette will not be tolerated.
ACADEMICS
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM
Cheating and plagiarism are serious academic and moral offenses. Cheating occurs when a student dishonestly copies some part or all of a classmate’s homework or test to gain a higher grade or to avoid the negative consequences resulting from being incomplete. This offense also extends to any student who allows another student to copy his or her homework or test and to any students who try to confer during a test. A related act of dishonesty is plagiarism. Plagiarism occurs when a student steals the print or non-print ideas of another and passes them off as his or her own without crediting the original source. These acts of dishonesty are punishable offenses.
The student who cheats or plagiarizes will receive zero credit for any work associated with cheating or plagiarism. Detentions may be issued for the offense. Parents will be notified of the offense. Further disciplinary action will be taken as warranted by the nature and extent of the offense or by repeated offenses.
CHRISTIAN SERVICE
The Christian service requirement is designed to encourage students to personally integrate the message of sharing and serving their fellow human beings and their community. All students are required to complete at least 30 hours of service each year. The Religion department will monitor and approve the program.
CLASS RANK AND CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Rank in class is one of the important criteria used by employers and college officers. All students will be ranked at the end of each semester. The ranking is CUMULATIVE - that is, the rank is determined by ranking all students in a given class and using all grades in all classes up to that point in time. The grades are converted from an alphabetic index to a numeric index utilizing the following point basis.
DESCRIPTION/GRADE/POINTS FOR AP-IVCC/HONORS/REGULAR
Superior/A/5/5/4
Good/B/4/4/4
Average/C/3/3/2
Poor/D/2/2/1
Passing/E/1/1/0
Failing/F/0/0/0
COURSE OFFERINGS
The courses offered at
EDUCATION OPTIONS
Students who reside in the
Students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher may take
courses at
All courses are described in the student registration guide. All students must take seven (7) classes per semester.
VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN
The class valedictorian and salutatorian shall be determined following the completion of the eighth semester.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate from
CLASS CREDITS
English 4
Science 3
Mathematics 3
Social Studies 3
Religion 4
Physical Education (1/4 credit) 1
Driver Education and Computer Science ½
Humanities (Fine Arts/Home EC Department) 2
Electives 3 ½
Total Credits Required 24
EARLY GRADUATION POLICY
All students are strongly encouraged to attend high school for eight semesters. In order for a student to be eligible for graduation after seven semesters of attendance, the following must be completed:
1. The student must be able to meet all graduation requirements.
2. The student must have a special need and an appropriately planned
educational experience (vocational school, college, military service, or
apprenticeship) for the remainder of the four-year period in which they would
have been attending high school.
3. The student must have written evidence of approval and acceptance of the
planned educational experience including, in writing, parental consent, school
or employer verification, and administration approval.
4. The student must apply by August 15, prior to the seventh semester.
Applications must be secured from the guidance office.
5. The student must be prepared to waive the right to relinquish any local
scholarships, which will be based on eight semesters of attendance.
6. The student must be prepared to waive the right of participation in
extra-curricular activities, which would be scheduled during the eighth
semester.
7. The student must be prepared to relinquish any academic status he/she may
have attained in seven semesters (e.g. valedictorian, salutatorian, top ten
rank, etc.)
8. The student will be allowed to participate in commencement exercises. The
ordering of cap, gown, and announcements will be entirely the student’s
responsibility (including financial responsibility).
GRADING POLICY
Teachers outline course requirements and the manner of computing course grades at the beginning of the school term. Academic achievement marks are given in letters corresponding to the following percents:
A - 100 - 92
B - 91 - 84
C - 83 - 75
D - 74 - 70
F - below 69
HONOR ROLL
The honor roll is published at the end of each semester. Two separate groups of honor students are listed.
1. High Honors - A student will attain high honors when he or she achieves a
semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
2. Honors - A student will attain honors when he or she achieves a semester
grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49.
3. A student will have no grade lower than “C” to be eligible for
placement on the Honor Roll.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are issued at the end of each quarter. One grade for each class will be indicated on the report at the end of each semester. The grade will reflect the work done during the first and second quarter, and the final exam grade. Generally speaking, the final grade is determined by using the following formula: 1st quarter = 40%, 2nd quarter = 40%, final exam = 20%. Constituting the official grade for each course, this grade will be placed on a student’s transcript and will be used in computing class rank and grade point average.
First and third quarter grades are merely an indication of the quality of work up to the midpoint of the semester. They are not official grades and are not placed on the transcript nor held past the proceeding quarter. There are no guarantees that the student will receive that grade for the semester. Teachers make every effort to keep parents informed of progress by the additional use of progress reports as well as parent/teacher conferences.
ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
academic evaluation committee consisting of the principal or his
representative, three faculty members, and a guidance
counselor is established. This body will concern itself with the students who
experience difficulty in making academic progress.
Specifically, its functions are:
A. To identify the underachiever and to determine the cause of poor academic
growth;
B. To recommend diagnostic or remedial procedures appropriate to the student's
needs;
C. To coordinate school and parental efforts for the academic advantage of the
student; and
D. To help in whatever way possible to foster the academic growth of the
student.
Students will be evaluated on the basis of grades, standardized tests, written reports of the teachers, and a profile submitted by the counselor. After careful consideration of these criteria, the committee will advise the parents concerning the student's poor achievement and of its conference with the student.
The committee will automatically confer in writing with parents of any student who is placed on academic probation.
ACADEMIC STATUS
CLASS STATUS
To advance to sophomore status a student must have a minimum of six units of credit including graduation requirements.
To advance to junior status a student must have earned a minimum of twelve units of credit including graduation requirements.
To advance to senior status a student must have earned a minimum of eighteen units of credit including graduation requirements.
GOOD STANDING
To remain in good standing, a student must not have failed more than one
academic course during a given school year.
A student with semester failures must make up the subjects required for
graduation in summer school or by repeating the courses during the ensuing
year.
A student in good standing may participate in extra-curricular activities,
including interscholastic competitions, and may hold elected or appointed
offices.
Eligibility in extra-curricular activities will be evaluated weekly. A student
must be passing the course in order for a teacher to mark
him or her eligible. A student shall be ineligible to participate if they fail
two or more classes. Grades are cumulative. Grades received Monday determine
eligibility for that week.
AFTER SCHOOL HOURS
Students are not to be in the building after 4:00 P.M. on school days or at
any time on weekends unless a teacher, coach, or
organization moderator who requires their presence supervises them.
ASSEMBLIES
Maturity and courtesy are expected at all assemblies. Conduct should be in
accord with the purpose of the assembly.
Students will sit with their assigned homeroom at all assemblies and Mass
celebrations in the gym.
ATTENDANCE POLICIES
Regular and punctual attendance is required. Experience has indicated that there is a positive correlation between class attendance and successful academic achievement. Attendance records are kept on file and are as important to a student's future advancement as are scholastic records. Those who look forward to securing work after graduation and those going on to college are advised to build attendance records of which they will be proud.
1. When a student is absent, parents should call the school at 433-0125, ext. 4 before 9:00 a.m. In case of prolonged illness, a daily telephone call is not necessary, but parents are asked to keep the school informed of the student’s condition.
2. When the student returns to school, he or she must present a note from his or her parents to the main office. This must be done before school starts in the morning. If a student returns to school at any other time of the day, he or she should report to the main office at once and present his or her note. He or she then receives a class admit which must be presented to each teacher for a signature before class begins.
3. Have each teacher sign the slip. No absence can be excused until the teacher signs the student's absence slip. This is the student’s responsibility.
4. A student who returns to school without a written note from parents will
receive an unexcused admit. Unless
the student presents a written excuse within 24 hours, he or she will be
assigned detentions.
5. If the absence is excused, the student will obtain the make up
assignments from his or her teachers. If
unexcused, students may receive partial credit for make up work. This work is
required to be completed in a reasonable period of time.
6. The eighth period teacher, after signing the admission slip, will turn the admission slip into the office.
7. Any student who leaves school for any reason must first report to the office and must be given permission from a parent, before the student will be allowed to leave.
Any falsification of an excuse will result in an unexcused absence and will be followed by disciplinary action.
All work missed by a student during a period of absence must be made up before a grade will be given. If the work is not completed, the student receives a failing grade for that period. All work, depending upon the length of absence, should be made up and given to the teacher in a reasonable amount of time. In case additional time is needed, the student should secure permission from his or her teachers. The responsibility for makeup work rests entirely with the student.
The procedure for obtaining a pre-excused absence is to bring a note from home explaining the reason for the expected absence. An admission slip will then be issued and the student will follow the same procedure as if he or she had been absent.
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Each student is allowed to miss up to five (5) days of school per year. All
absences, except those listed below will count as part of the five days. The
only absences that will not be included in the five days are:
1. An approved doctor's excuse. Doctors’ excuses must be on his or her
personal stationary and include the office phone and the time and date of the
appointment;
2. Participation in a school activity;
3. Funerals (members of immediate family);
4. Visiting a counselor or administrator, providing the official sent for the
student; or
5. Extended illness or injury when so stated by the doctor.
The five absences allowed in each class are intended to cover illness and/or
those situations which cannot be handled on vacations (college visits, court
appearances, doctors’ appointments, funerals etc. - these must be
pre-excused.) Students are not entitled to time off. Students are expected to
be in class.
All suspensions from school will count as part of the five days. If an
extenuating circumstance arises after the student's fifth absence, he or she
may appeal in writing to the principal with an explanation of the circumstance.
ATTENDANCE COMMUNICATION
In an effort to keep parents informed, as well as to enlist their support in resolving attendance problems, the school will make every effort to disseminate timely information concerning attendance records. Parents are encouraged to call the school at any time to check on the attendance of their student.
After a student receives his or her fifth absence in any class, a letter will be sent home to the parents informing them of this situation. After the tenth absence, a parent conference may be held.
EXCUSED ABSENCE
An absence is excused with the consent of both the parents and school. The following are excused absences:
1. Illness verified by parent or doctor with a note; and
2. Emergencies, to be individually verified and accepted by the school.
PRE-EXCUSED ABSENCES
A pre-excused absence may be granted to the student who is directed by a parent or guardian to miss school for reasons other than illness or emergency, such as:
1. To stay home to take care of family;
2. To keep dental or medical appointments (Every effort must be made to have
dental or medical appointments after school or on Saturday);
3. To take business trips with parents;
4. Funerals;
5. College visits (See school policy for college visits); or
6. Court appearances.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
An absence from school will be unexcused if the student:
1. Oversleeps;
2. Misses the bus;
3. Has car trouble;
4. Conducts any type of business that could have been taken care of outside
school hours;
5. Fails to have an absence pre-excused;
6. Truant (See additional consequences under truancy).
The absence will be unexcused if the student is sufficiently well to engage in social activities or work outside the home after school hours. Students may receive partial credit for make-up work for all days that are unexcused. That work will be completed in a reasonable period of time. All unexcused absences will count toward the five-day limit.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY ABSENCE POLICY
All students not in school by 11:00 a.m. on the day of an activity, unless pre-excused, cannot participate in or attend the extra-curricular activity. The same rule applies on Friday for weekend activities. Student athletes are expected to be in school the day following an activity.
VACATION POLICY
Students may request a planned absence form for family vacation trips. Based upon the legitimacy and time of the trips, excused absences may be assigned. In any event, family vacations will also count as part of a student’s total number of absences.
1. Parents must send written notice of a planned vacation at least two weeks
prior to the planned vacation;
2. The student must request and complete a planned absence form. This form must
be signed by each of the student’s teachers;
3. Each individual teacher shall determine that the student completes and turns
in all assignments that the student will miss during their absence. The
assignments must be completed in a reasonable time frame.
BUS/VAN GUIDELINES
Students who use the transportation provided by the school or its vendors
are under the jurisdiction of the bus driver who may assign seats to any or all
of the students involved. The authority of the bus driver should be considered
the same as the authority of the classroom teacher. If it becomes necessary for
the bus driver to ask students to show or surrender their ID, they are required
to do so without argument.
1. Students are to be seated and are not permitted to change seats while the
bus is in motion or to annoy other riders.
2. Students must not, under any circumstance, put their heads or arms out of
bus windows.
3. Students are expected to treat bus/van equipment properly. The offender must
pay for damages to the vehicle.
4. In case of emergency, students are to remain in the vehicle until the driver
gives instructions.
5. Smoking, food or drinks and the use of profane or abusive language are
prohibited.
6. The throwing of any articles on the bus or out of the bus windows is
prohibited.
COLLEGE DAYS
Juniors and seniors are allowed to take a college day to visit a college campus. The purpose of the visit is to allow students to gain a better understanding of what college life and classes are like while the college is in session. Generally, juniors are allowed to take one college day and seniors are allowed to take two college days. College days are recorded as excused absences. Failure to follow the stated policy will result in the absence being recorded as unexcused.
The guidelines for taking a college day are:
1. The visit to a college must be pre-arranged at least five days in advance by
seeing the guidance counselor;
2. An appointment must be made with the college admissions office before the
visit;
3. The appropriate college day form must be completed and signed by the
student’s teachers and returned to the guidance office before the visit
will be allowed;
4. Upon returning to school after a college day visit, a note on college
letterhead, stating that the student kept the appointment with the college
admissions office;
5. Parental supervision and attendance on the trip are encouraged.
NOTE: MARQUETTE
HIGH SCHOOL
CLOSED CAMPUS
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA
Rationale:
Privilege: The use of our networked computer resources and Internet access
is a privilege, not a right. The Internet, all of its accompanying electronic
forms of media, and all of the computer hardware, networking, equipment and
software at
Student Accounts: Marquette High School has the right to monitor the student
usage of all of its electronic media, which includes, but is not limited to,
the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms, list services, printed material, etc. Each
student is responsible to properly use any of the electronic media that is
available at
Acceptable use: All electronic media at
1. Always use the electronic media in a responsible manner;
2. Report any problems immediately to your teacher or other staff member;
3. Never disclose any personal information about yourself or other students or
staff members, unless instructed to do so by your teacher;
4. Topics and language that are inappropriate at school are also inappropriate
over electronic media. Always be courteous and polite;
5. Never divulge your password or I.D. number to anyone.
Unacceptable Use: Students must at all times comply with school policy and
classroom rules regarding use of school technology. Any use of the technology
at
1. Accessing unacceptable or prohibited territory within the school network;
2. Causing a virus to corrupt any of the computer systems;
3. Downloading any unauthorized copyrighted material or copying any school
software, which violates any of the licensing agreements;
4. Transference of any material that is considered to be obscene, pornographic,
racist or in any way indecent;
5. Sending e-mail or other communications using a false identity;
6. Making any financial gains from any of the electronic media at
7. Using someone else's password or access code;
8. Loading or saving non-system software onto the school's system without prior
approval.
Compensation/Restitution: The user agrees to repay any and all costs associated with any damage that may result from any misuse of the electronic media.
Computer Technology and Electronic Media Violations- Any intentional damage to computer equipment, supplies, programs or files; any unauthorized use of programs, program materials and files; any use of restricted access codes; any addition, deletion or alteration of programs or files; any interference with telecommunications networks; any interference in or duplication of programs or files of students, staff or the school; any release of confidential information; any disruption of school record keeping functions; and other similar acts of computer violations or vandalism are strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of computer program or computer equipment is also strictly prohibited.
DISCIPLINE
To promote an atmosphere of learning for all students, the school makes use of the following measures.
1. The principal and/or dean generally handles discipline problems in the
school;
2. A Discipline Committee will be appointed annually by the principal. The
principal will not be a member of the committee. The committee will make
specific recommendations for particular students who hinder the educational
process or from whom the school cannot benefit.
RECIPROCAL REPORTING OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES
In response to the mandate of P.A. 88-376 and in an attempt to address
violence and criminal activities in our schools,
• All cases involving illegal or controlled substances;
• All cases involving weapons of any type;
• All cases involving criminal gang activity;
• All cases involving a serious crime or felony; and
• All other criminal offenses committed by a student
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Disciplinary Committee is to constitute a body that will promote discipline within the school and provide maximum educational benefits to each student. In addition, the committee serves as an entity to assist the administrator in complex discipline problems.
Students who have repeated disciplinary problems, as well as those who fail to respond to the normal disciplinary policies of the school, may also be referred to the committee for evaluation and/or decision. On the recommendation of the committee, a student may incur a loss of privileges, be suspended, be advised to consider alternative educational possibilities, or be recommended to the Board for expulsion. Privileges that might be lost for infractions of school rules include participation in interscholastic activities, participation in extra-curricular activities, the holding of offices of student leadership or other activities of a non-academic nature.
The Disciplinary Committee will use the following procedures:
1. Consult with the teachers who are having problems with a given student.
Asking for a written evaluation may do this.
2. The committee will hear the student's presentation of his or her case.
3. It will examine the student's records, both academic and behavioral.
If the committee decides that the school can benefit a student referred to
it, and said student shows a sincere willingness to improve, the student may be
allowed to return to class after he/she and his/her parents have met with the
principal. The student's continued attendance at
BEHAVIOR DURING NON-SCHOOL TIMES
The school recognizes the parent's responsibility and right to discipline
their children during non-school times.
DISMISSAL FROM CLASS OR TEACHER REFERRALS
When an instructor, for disciplinary reasons in most cases, sends students to the office, the following policy will be followed:
1. The first offense may result in a one (1)-day suspension from that class,
two (2) detentions, and a letter sent to the parents describing what happened
in the class.
2. The second offense may result in suspension. A parent may be asked to meet
with the dean of students before the student will be readmitted to class.
3. The third offense may necessitate the student appearing before the
disciplinary committee with the possibility of the student losing credit for
the course.
DETENTION POLICY
Any school employee may issue a detention. Detentions may be given for the following reasons:
1. Being in the hall or an unauthorized place during a class without a pass;
2. Dress code violation;
3. Failing to report for a classroom detention;
4. Running and/or pushing in the halls - general horseplay;
5. Taking food out of the cafeteria;
6. Throwing snowballs;
7. Using improper or vulgar language - written or oral;
8. Parking in an unauthorized place, including school parking on
9. Harassing other students;
10. Cheating on class work;
11. Excessive noise or other inappropriate conduct in the cafeteria;.
12. Inappropriate behavior during all school Masses or assemblies;
13. Littering the school building or grounds;
14. Being in an unauthorized area of the school;
15. Possession or use of radios, ipods, beepers, cell
phones, dvd players, video games, and/or television
during the school day. The school authorities will also confiscate the
equipment.
Detentions may be served on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday immediately after school for a 50-minute period. In addition, detentions may be served Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 7: 50 a.m. Detentions must be served the week given. Failure to report for detention will result in the total number of detentions being doubled. Failure to report a second time will result in social probation until the detentions are served and detentions will be doubled again. If a student fails to report a third time, a student may be suspended until all detentions are served. Parents will be notified when a student has accumulated more than ten (10) detentions. A student accumulating twenty (20) detentions or more will be required to appear before the Disciplinary Committee for disciplinary action.
The principal and/or dean will issue detentions for the more serious situations and the number or the severity of the action.
SOCIAL PROBATION
Any student who is placed on Social Probation must leave the school premises directly after school (unless they are getting help from a teacher or are in detention hall.) Students who are on social CANNOT attend any practices, performances, games, dances or other school events on campus and off campus.
SUSPENSION POLICY
The function which suspension serves is as follows:
1. To impress the student with the seriousness of his/her offense;
2. To draw parent attention to the student's disruptive behavior;
3. To promote the educational process by the elimination of disruption.
Persistent discipline problems and/or situations not spelled out in the code may result in suspension. Before a suspended student may return to class, he/she and his/her parents must meet with an administrator. The student and his parents will be made aware that any future disciplinary problems after suspension will necessitate referral to the Disciplinary Committee with a grave possibility of expulsion.
The Disciplinary Committee as a result of their deliberations concerning a given student’s actions may suspend a student. A student is automatically suspended for refusal to comply with the principal and/or dean’s requests, or for unseemly conduct which threatens the general discipline of the school.
SERIOUS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
The following is a partial list of potential consequences of suspension. Calendar days are used to determine social probation.
1. Arson - Student will be suspended, recommended for expulsion, and
referred to the local police.
2. Assault of Staff - Student will be suspended, recommended for expulsion, and
referred to local police.
3. Assault of Student - Student will be suspended, may be recommended for
expulsion, and possibly referred to local police.
4. Bus Conduct - The student may be suspended from bus privileges for a period
of time.
5. Class Disruption
a. Students who disrupt the education process in a given classroom or the
entire school will be suspended and/or recommended for expulsion.
b. A student sent to the office may not return to the class the same period
unless returned by the administration. A proper referral should be sent as soon
as possible.
6. Extortion or Threat of Extortion - Student shall be suspended, may be
recommended for expulsion/and or referred to local authorities.
7. False Alarm - Student may be suspended and recommended for expulsion. Such
act will also be reported to local authorities.
8. Firecrackers - Possession of firecrackers, explosives, stink bombs, or
incendiaries is prohibited and is grounds for suspension and/or expulsion.
9. Forgery - Misrepresentation of signatures, use of restricted school codes,
entering the school’s data processing/attendance systems or the use of
restricted codes is prohibited and may be grounds for suspension and/or
expulsion.
10. Gambling - Student gambling is prohibited and may be grounds for suspension
and/or expulsion.
11. Harassment - Verbal or physical conduct by any student, which harasses
another individual, will not be tolerated. Harassment includes, but is not
limited to unwanted touching, name-calling, rumor spreading and intimidation,
whether physical, spoken, or written. Violation of this policy is grounds for
suspension and/or expulsion.
12. Inappropriate/Vulgar/Obscene Language - may result in suspension.
13. Insubordination - Failure to comply with staff directives may result in
suspension.
14. Possession of a Weapon - Items or objects that have the potential to cause
physical harm and which, in the reasonable judgment of the school
administration, is intended for use or used by a student to cause or threaten
physical harm may result in suspension, recommendation for expulsion and
referral to the local authorities.
15. Search Policy -
16. Sexual Harassment - Sexual harassment will consist of requests for sexual
favors and other inappropriate verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature.
Students who violate this policy may be suspended.
17. Tobacco - Students are prohibited from possessing or using tobacco products
in school. Any student who uses tobacco in school or on school grounds may be
suspended. Tobacco products will be confiscated and will not be returned. The
City of
18. Theft - Theft may result in suspension. Restitution will be a requisite for
reinstatement. The student may be recommended for expulsion.
19. Unauthorized Organization/Gangs - Any activity related to a gang or
unauthorized organization is strictly prohibited. Students who engage in such
activity may be suspended and may be recommended for expulsion and referred to
the local authorities.
20. Vandalism - Vandalism is grounds for suspension and/or expulsion.
Restitution will be a requisite for reinstatement.
21. Trespassing - Any person including a suspended or expelled student who
comes on school property is subject to arrest.
22. Violation of Good Conduct - We expect students to form the habit of not
only observing the regulations listed in this book, but also the general rule
of good conduct and common sense. Students who continually disrupt the
educational process may be placed on disciplinary probation.
Several of the above actions may also result in a student receiving detention(s) and/ or social probation and may also be reported to proper civil authorities.
DISCIPLINE APPEALS
In cases wherein the Discipline Committee would choose to impose sentences such as expulsion, or more than ten (10) days of out-of-school suspension, or more than thirty (30) days of social probation or other recommendations of this magnitude, the parents or guardians may APPEAL the decision of the committee. The first appeal is to the principal. No student who is the subject of the action of the Discipline Committee may appeal to the principal. Only parents or guardians can appeal the action. Only for the most serious of reasons, such as a gross miscarriage of justice or evidence of a pattern of vindictiveness may parents or guardians appeal to the principal. The principal must see that the parents or guardians have been informed of the recommendations of the Discipline Committee and have been given a reasonable amount of time within which to make an appeal. The appeal must be presented in writing to the principal and must specify the discipline situation, the consequences handed down by the committee, the remedy sought by the parents or guardians, and the reasons(s) they feel the Discipline Committee was unjust. If the conflict is not resolved, the petitioner notifies the principal of the intent to proceed to the next step and forwards a copy of the written presentation to pastor/canonical pastor. It is the responsibility of the principal to notify the petitioner of the name and address of the canonical pastor in the case of the consolidated or area school. Within ten (10) days upon the receipt of the written presentation, the pastor/canonical pastor may engage the Education Commission or subcommittee for advice in resolving the conflict. Even in those cases where a pastor/canonical pastor elects to include the Education Commission or subcommittee in the deliberation, it must be the pastor/canonical pastor who so refers the issue to the Education Commission or subcommittee. In no circumstances, will the aggrieved person approach the Education Commission or any of its members directly. It will be the decision of the pastor/canonical pastor to decide if a formal meeting will be called. Procedures for a formal meeting are enforced.
POLICY ON SCREENING FOR DRUG USAGE
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that:
The political community has a duty to honor the family, to assist it, and to
ensure especially.…the protection of security and health, especially with
respect to dangers like drugs, pornography, alcoholism, etc.... The use of
drugs inflicts very grave damage on human health and life. Their use, except on
strictly therapeutic grounds, is a grave offense. Clandestine production of and
trafficking in drugs are scandalous practices. They constitute direct
co-operation in evil, since they encourage people to practices gravely contrary
to the moral law.
Catechism of the Catholic Church § 2211, § 2291
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is committed to providing the most optimal educational environment possible for all students attending the schools of the diocese. In order to assist parents, the primary educators of their children, and to work toward the establishment of a safe and drug-free environment, students enrolled in any of the Catholic high schools of the diocese will be screened for drug usage in accordance with the procedures outlined in the accompanying administrative regulation.
The church community recognizes its duty to honor the family and to assist it. This same community wishes to ensure the protection of security and health in all matters, but in a special way with regard to dangers such as drug usage. The program of screening for drug usage is intended to:
1. Deter young adults from beginning or continuing drug use; and
2. Identify young adults who are harmfully involved in drug use so that they
can be steered into appropriate drug education and treatment.
We wish to empower our students with knowledge and skills in order to make responsible decisions about their behaviors. We believe that the most effective deterrent to drug usage is openness and communication among students, parents, and the school community. This collaborative effort serves to enhance all aspects of school life in order to develop healthy, positive and productive citizens.
Attendance at a Catholic high school is not a right, but it is a privilege. With the privilege comes certain responsibilities. We hold students and their parents, or guardians, to a high code of behavior in areas that affect the well being and safety of all students. All students and parents are required to consent to participation in all the aspects of this policy and its accompanying administrative regulation as a condition of the student's continued enrollment at a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Peoria.
SECTION I
PROHIBITIONS
Students will be screened for drug usage utilizing Psychemedics Corporation employing radioirnmunoassay technology in the analysis of hair (RIAH) and post-positive GC/ MS, LC/ MS or MS/ MS confirmation testing. Specifically, samples will be submitted to Psychemedics Corporation for RIAH detection of the presence of Cocaine, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Marijuana, Amphetamines and Methamphetamine. Post-positive testing includes GC/MS, LC/MS or MS/MS confirmation for Benzoylecgonine (Cocaine Metabolite), Opiates (Heroin/Morphine/Codeine) PCP, Carboxy-THC (Marijuana Metabolite), Methamphetamine and Ecstasy. The use of such drugs by a student without legitimate medical authorization is prohibited. The Catholic Diocese of Peoria reserves the right to test for additional drug substances as such screening becomes available.
SECTION II
SCREENING FOR DRUG USAGE
Students enrolled in any of the Catholic high schools of the Diocese of Peoria will be screened for drug usage as follows:
1. Annual Screening - All students will be screened for drugs at least once
per year.
2. Random Screening - Any student enrolled in any of the Catholic high schools
of the Diocese of Peoria is subject to screening for drug usage on a randomly
selected basis in addition to the annual screening. Consequently, some students
may be tested more than once a year.
3. Screening Based upon Behavior - Any student who displays behavior that may
be related to the use of prohibited substances, or is otherwise demonstrating
conduct that may be in violation of this policy and administrative regulation,
will be required to submit to screening. If the observed conduct could possibly
endanger the student or others, the student may be removed from the school
immediately and placed in the care of the student's parents or guardians. A
student may be directed to submit to screening based upon their behavior before,
during or after the school day or a school-sponsored activity.
4. Follow-up Screening - Any student found to be in violation of this policy
and administrative regulation will be subject to follow-up screening. Such
follow-up screening will take place ninety (90) days after the student has
received a positive test result.
5. Transfer Students - All transfer students shall submit to screening for drug
usage on a date as soon as possible after applying for admission. Admission is
not complete until the screening has taken place and results showing the
absence of drug usage are obtained.
SECTION III
DRUG SCREENING METHOD
The Catholic high schools of the Diocese of Peoria will use hair-sampling procedures for the purposes of this policy implementation. Normally, a small sample of head hair will be collected from the students by trained personnel. However, if a sample of head hair cannot be obtained, body hair collected from the arm or leg will be used for the drug screening method. Therefore, it is expected (except in certain situations) that students will wear a hair style that allows for a sample of head hair to be collected.
SECTION IV
NOTIFICATION OF TEST RESULTS
Psychemedics Corporation will give notification of test results to the drug screening coordinator of the program in each school. The drug screening coordinator will also notify the chaplain. The drug screening coordinator shall notify parents, guardians, and students of a positive test result as soon as possible. It is left to the discretion of each local high school as to whether or not they will notify parents and guardians in regard to a negative test result.
If a student tests positive for prohibited substances, that student and his parents or guardians shall be required to meet with the drug screening coordinator to determine the necessary follow-up steps. Such a student will be required to receive an immediate assessment by a substance abuse professional approved by the principal or drug screening coordinator. This student and his family must agree to follow the plan of treatment established by the substance abuse professional and must agree to provide the school with the initial assessment and information regarding a plan of treatment. The assessment of any student engaged in extra-curricular activities must consider whether this student will be allowed to continue to engage in extra-curricular activities or what limitations will be placed upon such activities. Furthermore, each local high school with the approval of the Office of Catholic Education may adopt further punitive or disciplinary policies to be implemented if the student tests positive for prohibited substances. Such local policies will be noted in the Parent/Student Handbook. The substance abuse professional shall be required to advise the school if the student fails to follow the plan of treatment, in which case the high school in consultation with the president of the Pastor’s Board and Diocesan officials will recommend expulsion. Upon completion of necessary treatment, the student must submit to follow-up testing as set forth in Section II above or such other method as proposed by the substance abuse professional and agreed to by the high school. All costs associated with assessment, treatment and follow-up testing shall be borne by the student or the student’s parents or guardians.
In the case of students who test positively for prohibited substances on any further occasionsmn during their high school career, the principal of the high school in consultation with the president of the Pastor‘s Board and diocesan officials will recommend expulsion.
SECTION V
APPEAL OF TEST RESULTS
If the student or his or her family feels the test results are erroneous, the student or family has the right to request that a second test be taken. This test must be requested and taken within three (3) days of the positive result. The cost shall be borne by the student, parents, or guardians. Furthermore, all requests for a second test will be submitted to Psychemedics Corporation for hair analysis, and the student may not alter their hairstyle prior to the second test. If the second test results vary from the first test results, the school and the parents or guardians will discuss the further action to be taken; however, the school’s decision shall be final.
SECTION VI
RETENTION OF RECORDS
No documentation pertaining to each student's screening for drug usage will be made part of the student's permanent record. All documentation will be kept in a separate confidential file with the drug screening coordinator and will be destroyed upon three (3) years of the student's graduation from high school.
SECTION VII
ANNUAL NOTIFICATION
Each secondary school shall, following the first year of testing, submit a report to the Office of the Catholic Schools by June 15th of each year. This report shall include data on the number of students tested (but not their names), the dates of the tests and the number of positive and the number of negative results obtained. A short descriptive analysis of the program for that year shall also be included.