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Students who repeatedly violate the spirit of our school by leaving prior to assemblies will face disciplinary measures. Absence Excessive absenteeism may be indicative of educational neglect by the parent or guardian. Such neglect might warrant reporting in compliance with child abuse laws of the State of Missouri.
Refer to Excessive tardiness may be indicative of educational neglect by the parent or guardian. The school handbook specifies times for the beginning of the morning and afternoon sessions. Any pupil who arrives after either of the stated times is considered tardy.
Regularly missing an all-school Mass because of arriving late or leaving early may affect whether or not a student may continue to be enrolled at Helias. Extraordinary care is taken in regard to early dismissal of individual students.
Parents presume their child is under the care of the school during school hours. Under no circumstance may a child be released to anyone other than the parent or guardian who is listed on the child's registration form or another person explicitly authorized in writing by the parent or guardian. In the case where only one parent has custody of the child, the school must be apprised of any existing court order that would affect the release of the student from school. A student may never be sent home for assignments, books, or disciplinary reasons without parental communication, nor may any student be sent on errands outside the school and parish grounds for anyone.
All notes concerning absence are kept on file until the end of the school year. If a pupil is absent without an excuse or if the school has reason to suspect the validity of the excuse, the principal or dean may investigate or delegate someone to investigate the situation.
In addition, schools are encouraged to establish or continue procedures whereby a parent is expected to phone the school if a student will be absent. This call, however, does not replace the written excuse as a matter of record. All students are allowed to make up work in accordance with the classroom make-up policy unless otherwise informed by the administration. It is up to the student to make arrangements for make-up work with all teachers. Unexcused students may not be allowed to make up work at the discretion of the administration.
Parents occasionally wish to take their children out of school for several days because of family plans. The school principal and teacher s should discuss the child's progress and make recommendations to the parent. The school principal keeps a record of the recommendations made to the parent. The final decision, however, is the responsibility of the parent. Conditions, procedures, and time limits for making up work are to be specified in writing.
Helias strongly believes in the importance of regular attendance. We also believe in the importance of honest communication between the school and parents and the parents and the school. When a child will be absent, assuming that absence is approved by the parent and proper procedures are followed, students will be permitted to make up the missed work. Teachers may choose to have the students make up the work in a different format, but they will have the opportunity to earn the credit.
Students may miss up to 10 class days per semester; this does not include any Helias-related events. On the 10th day of absence, a conference will be called between parent s , appropriate staff, and, if possible, the student.
We recommend that routine visits to doctors or dentists should be scheduled to avoid missing school. Students may, after properly notifying Helias in advance, correctly completing the college visit form provided by Helias, and being accompanied by a parent, make multiple college visits. The college visit form requires the signature of both the parent and an official representative of the said college. College visits made unaccompanied by a parent are not permitted during school time and would be considered unexcused absences.
Special circumstances e. Occasionally parents call to excuse their children to participate in a non-school sport.
A student may not miss school to participate in a non-school competition without the approval of the principal or the activities director. If the student is doing well academically and not, at that time, participating in a Helias sport, permission is likely to be granted. However, if the student is struggling academically or currently participating at the varsity level in a Helias sport during the same season, permission will not be granted to miss school.
If the student elects to go anyway, this will constitute a violation of a MSHSAA by-law, which we are required to report. The offending student would likely be declared ineligible for a period not to exceed days. Students participating at the sub-varsity level may participate in non-school competitions in a different sport but may not miss practices or games in the Helias sport in which they are currently involved. Any student who fails to attend 4 classroom hours of school may not participate in or attend any extracurricular activities that day.
Students may seek administrative approval in extenuating circumstances. Further, the student cannot be certified eligible to participate on any subsequent date until the student attends a full day of classes or has an excused absence s from class without an excused absence. Helias Catholic High School believes in the enforcement of a student appearance code for several reasons:.
With this in mind, Helias has a uniform dress code that lists specifically what may be worn to school. All school uniform tops are embroidered with the Crusader horse logo, shield logo, or Helias script. Samples can be found in the Uniform Shop. Students are expected to abide by the appearance code throughout the school day.
Either the polo or the button-down collar dress shirt must be worn under the sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, and pullovers described below.
All uniform shirts must be tucked in during school hours. The material must appear pressed, and pants that are manufactured to have a wrinkled look are not permissible. Patch pockets sewn to the outside , rivets, and any frayed material on the pants are prohibited. Shoes are to be kept clean, and dress shoes polished. Suede shoes, boots, and athletic shoes are not permitted. If a student is injured and wearing tennis shoes is indicated, it may be approved for up to two days with a parental note brought to the business office.
Notes must be taken to the business office and approved before school. If approved, the student will be given a tennis shoe permit or be subject to a dress code fine. If tennis shoes are medically necessitated for a longer period, a note from a licensed healthcare provider will be required.
Orthotics not fitting in Helias-accepted shoes is an invalid excuse and will not be accepted. Boys and girls must wear socks which must be visible at all times. Hair must be neat, clean, and combed. The appropriateness of hairstyle and coloring will be determined by the administration. Hair must be a natural hair color. Shaggy hair will not be permitted. Those determinations will be made by the administration. For boys, hair must be off the eyebrows; at least half of the ears must be visible; hair length in the back may not overhang the collar.
Ponytails or any type of headband are not allowed. Unless special permission is granted by the administration to the contrary, students must be clean-shaven; no beards or mustaches are allowed. Sideburns may not extend below the ear lobe. Accessories scarves, bandannas, etc. Jewelry must be simple and appropriate for school.
Boys: Earrings are prohibited, as are the studs which are worn when ears are newly pierced. Covering studs with tape or a Band-Aid is not permitted. The administration may designate a day as a casual dress day when students may wear blue jeans and casual shoes. Jeans may only be blue and may not have cargo pockets. On such days only clean blue jeans may be worn. No holes, tears, frayed bottoms, or overalls are permitted.
Casual shoes must be closed-toe, clean, and without holes. Sandals are not permitted. Visible socks are required. Regular school shirts are required unless otherwise specified. Students in violation of the dress code on casual dress day will be fined. On days designated by the administration, Houses may wear their house t-shirts and casual shoes with uniform bottoms. A student may choose to wear a solid navy, gray, or white long sleeve t-shirt underneath the t-shirt.
Only Helias sweatshirts or uniforms may be worn with them. Throughout the school year, Helias sponsors student dances, such as Homecoming and Prom, for which girls dress formally or semi-formally. For these activities, students must keep in mind that attire must be appropriately modest for a Catholic high school event.
A student dressed inappropriately may not be allowed to enter the event until the parent can provide more suitable clothing. Boys: Suit or tuxedo preferred; sport coat, dress slacks, dress shirt, tie, dress shoes, and socks are required. No head covering. Girls who choose to wear formals have the same rules as for formal dances above. Shoes are required. Boys: Sport coat, dress slacks, dress shirt, tie, dress shoes, and socks required.
It is required that Helias students and their guests when permitted will dress modestly and appropriately for all dances. Failure to do so will result in calling the parents. Girls: No backless or strapless blouses or dresses, halter or tube tops, shorts, or bare midriffs. Appropriate decorum is required of Helias students at all times. While there is no attempt in this handbook to list every contingency, Helias guarantees a disciplined environment conducive to learning.
All teachers are responsible for enforcing the policies set forth in this handbook at all times. Teachers will handle typical classroom disruptions and are authorized, within guidelines provided by the administration, to determine their own disciplinary policies and practices in the classroom. After having attempted some form of disciplinary action to no avail, parents will be notified by the teacher when students continue to create disruptions in class.
The hours of class time missed must be made up in detention. Corporal punishment is not used under any circumstances in diocesan schools. Any extreme or unusual form of punishment or any touching of a child in a manner that is considered punitive is to be avoided.
It should be understood by all, that disciplinary matters deemed grave enough to require the involvement of the administration, are quite serious and a process begins which may ultimately result in the student having to leave Helias. When a student is sent by a teacher for school discipline, the administration will dispense corrective measures as deemed appropriate.
Helias generally utilizes a progressive discipline plan, but flagrant violations of school policy, gross disrespect for the staff or school property, behavior that threatens the well-being of any other person, or extreme belligerence may result in severe punishment up to, and including, expulsion.
There are multiple forms of discipline to which a student may be assigned. Generally, the first step in the school disciplinary process is supervised detention that is served for one hour before school begins, typically from to a. Students may be required to assist with school cleanup projects, but usually will be permitted to use the time for quiet study.
Students may be assigned one or more hours depending upon the violation. All detentions must be served before a student will be permitted to take semester exams. Any student owing detention hour s will receive a grade of F on any exam missed. Students may be assigned one or more workdays. Workdays are days when classes are not in session at Helias. A student must work with the maintenance staff for all, or part, of a workday.
Students who have been consistently in ISS, who have missed assigned detentions, or whose behavior is flagrant, may be assigned one or more days of In-School Suspension. At this step in the process, the student is separated from other students for the day but is sent assignments to complete work missed except for hands-on class projects such as labs.
Students in ISS are ineligible to participate in activities until the assigned suspension and accompanying discipline have been served. Out-of-school suspension may involve one or more days during which the student is not permitted on campus. The ability to make up missed classwork is left at the discretion of the administration. Probationary status is one significant mistake away from being asked to withdraw from Helias. A student placed on probation is expected to have no disciplinary or academic problems for the period designated in the probationary notice.
The dismissal or expulsion of a student from a Catholic school is a very serious matter and should be invoked only in extreme cases. Care should be taken that fundamental fairness is offered to the student in the process of expulsion or dismissal. The term "expulsion" is: Termination of a pupil as a student from the school permanently no opportunity for reinstatement. The term "dismissal" is: Termination of a pupil as a student from the school less than permanently indefinite or for a given term.
In cases of serious misconduct that could lead to expulsion, the parents are so advised immediately and in writing.
Careful documentation must be kept of all disciplinary proceedings. See DSP After the school has exhausted all avenues of assistance for the student, a recommendation may be made to the president regarding the dismissal or expulsion. A statement of dismissal or expulsion is made in writing, including the reasons for the dismissal and a complete listing of dates and efforts made to help the student to avert dismissal.
If a dismissal or expulsion is pending, the Catholic School Office is to be notified immediately. Disciplinary withdrawal is a permanent decision. The parent s will be notified by the teacher or administrator when serious or repeated misbehavior is noted. Since the school advisory board is advisory, it is not part of the process of reconciling differences, unless a pastor decides to consult some or all of the board for advice on a serious issue.
The Administrative Recourse Procedure shall constitute the exclusive method for resolving such disputes after informal attempts at reconciliation have failed. The parties are bound by its determination as final and binding. The primary purpose of this procedure is to secure, at the lowest possible administrative level, equitable solutions to problems that may from time to time arise affecting the welfare or working conditions of persons associated with the school.
In the complaint, the grievant must specifically request resolution through the Administrative Recourse Procedure. The pastor will hold a meeting within seven 7 days following receipt of the written statement of grievance or the appeal, as applicable. The pastor, a grievance representative designated by the pastor, and the grievant shall be present for the meeting.
The Catholic School Office or a designated representative of the superintendent of Catholic schools will hold a meeting on the matter within ten 10 days following receipt of the appeal. The committee will review the entire record relating to the grievance and thereafter hold a meeting which shall not be later than fifteen 15 days after receipt of the written appeal. The grievant is entitled to attend the meeting. Evidence relevant to the grievance may be offered by interested parties, and questions may be asked pertaining to the cause by committee members as well as the interested parties.
The DSRC will render and communicate its recommendation to the bishop who will notify the Catholic School Office and the grievant of his ruling. The decision of the bishop will be final and binding. The penalty for a violation of a school or diocesan policy or regulation is to be enforced during the recourse procedure. However, a request can be made to the pastor to speed up the procedure. Either the person s registering the complaint or the person s to whom the complaint is registered can make this request.
The request, in consultation with the Catholic School Office, can be granted or denied. Helias Catholic High School strives to develop the qualities of self-discipline and personal responsibility in its students. Virtues are good habits that help us toward our ultimate goal of becoming saints. As a school committed to a Community of Saints and Scholars for Christ, we take this goal seriously. When practicing these rules, our goal is to build a life of virtue. In the chart below you will find the specific virtue being strived for by following the stated rule.
Truancy is against the law! Schoolwork missed during the truancy may not be made up. Parents will be notified. At their request, a conference may be held with the parents, student, and administration to discuss continued enrollment at Helias. Excused tardies to school include only doctor or dentist appointments with appropriate verification or an occasional traffic problem when traffic tie-ups are verifiable.
All other tardies to school, even with the approval of the parent, may be considered unexcused. For every three unexcused tardies to school or class in the same semester, students will serve a detention. All students are responsible to be in the assigned classroom or with the assigned instructor at all times. This includes all students in the hallways at any time including trips to the restrooms, office, counselors, etc. Students not where they are supposed to be will be considered Away from Assigned Area.
Students not in compliance with the dress code will receive consequences see chart. Repeated dress code violations could move to discipline considered as defiance. At the discretion of the administration, a student may not be permitted to attend class. With parental and administrative approval, a student may be permitted to drive home to change.
It is possible to receive multiple consequences simultaneously if in violation of two or more appearance code rules. Gum chewing is not permitted during the school day, including at lunch. Snacks, candy, drinks, etc. Chewing gum and eating or drinking at any other place in the building during the school day is subject to discipline. Students may carry water bottles to classes to use throughout the school day.
The water bottle must be the approved Helias water bottles sold in the Sader Shop. Students should write their name on the bottle. Styrofoam cups, coffee cups, tumblers, etc. Students will be requested to throw out the contents and turn in the cup or simply throw it away.
Students may be in possession of their electronic devices before and after school and during the passing periods between classes. Students may not use their electronic devices during any assembly or class including study hall and at the hall runners table , unless instructed by the teacher to do so.
Students may be in possession of their smart devices during lunch, but they may not be in use or visible. All rules that apply to cell phones equally apply to student use of all other smartwatches and devices. All phones must be kept on silent throughout the school day. If a student has a phone in hand during a test, the student will receive a zero on the test. Student use of a phone or tablet for taking pictures or videos during the school day is prohibited unless as part of an assignment.
Students may not use headphones or earbuds in the hallways or at lunch. Headphones are only permitted at teacher discretion in the classroom or during study hall. There may be circumstances in which it is in the best interest of Helias Catholic High School to conduct a search of the contents of a phone.
If the parent refuses to provide consent, school administrators will evaluate whether the situation presents an emergency in which safety concerns are present or whether the phone contains information or photos implicating violation of the Catholic Faith and Moral Standards, child abuse, bullying, or harassment. If it is determined that any of these concerns exist, the phone may be searched by any member of the administration with at least one other member of the staff as a witness.
Helias Catholic High School promotes and requires character and honesty of its students. All Helias students must demonstrate righteousness and integrity and earn their grades based upon the quality and consistency of their personal effort. As a condition of attendance at Helias Catholic High School, it is required that students conduct themselves honestly.
Cheating deprives the offending student of the learning experience, but it is also grossly unfair to the students who work hard and do their best to make their grades fairly and morally.
While all of the following constitute cheating, it is important to note that this list is neither all-inclusive nor absolute. Other dishonest behaviors that do not fall into one of these domains are still cheating and will be dealt with as such:.
Any alleged violation of the honor code is to be documented in writing by the teacher and given to the administration for delivery to the honor council advisor. In the later scenario, the administration will assign consequences and the situation will be documented as an honor code violation. In the former, in conjunction with the administration, the Honor Council will determine the guilt or the innocence of the alleged cheater.
The administration will keep records of situations involving violations of the honor code and will notify everyone concerned, including parents. Punishments will increase in severity as subsequent violations are committed. Students involved in fighting, defined as pushing, shoving, slapping, throwing a punch, or any other action that could endanger the physical welfare of another whether initiated or in retaliation, at school or at a school function will be assigned discipline.
Parents will be notified, and legal authorities may be called. Harassment includes physical, visual, verbal, and sexual forms of behavior. Bullying is the use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively dominate others. The behavior is often repeated and habitual. One essential prerequisite is the perception, by the bully or by others, of an imbalance of social or physical power, which distinguishes bullying from conflict. Behaviors used to assert such domination can include verbal harassment or threat, physical assault or coercion, and such acts may be directed repeatedly towards particular targets.
Every school is to have a comprehensive anti-bullying program that is consistent throughout the school. This program is explained and enforced by the administration, teachers, parents, and students. This program will also be available in the school office for parents to refer to if they have questions.
No student shall receive any retaliation or disciplinary action for reports of harassment made in good faith. Students may not act in ways that could be perceived as threatening, harassing, or bullying either in or outside of school.
Any demeaning behavior physical, verbal, relational, or sexual is prohibited. This includes harassment using technology cyberbullying, texting, sexting, social media, or other postings, etc. Words and actions that demonstrate intolerance and disrespect of others based on differences appearance, race, ethnicity, gender, etc.
All Helias students and families are expected to uphold standards that reflect Gospel values. This includes any such negative postings, verbal or pictorial, on such websites as Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, and other social networking sites, etc. Internet and Electronic Communications Conduct A safe environment for all members of the school community should be a hallmark of a Catholic school.
This is accomplished, in part, by fostering a climate based on Gospel values that emphasize the dignity of and respect for all persons. Words, actions, or depictions, which violate the privacy, safety, or good name of others, are inconsistent with that goal.
Whether occurring within or outside of school, when students jeopardize the safe environment or act contrary to those Gospel values, they are subject to disciplinary action by the school. The school will cooperate with law enforcement personnel, as appropriate. Misuse of Technology In conjunction with diocesan school policy , Helias Catholic High School will take additional action with students who violate the policy and participate in extracurricular activities.
Violation of this policy includes, but is not limited to, being on Internet photos or videos in situations that conflict with the values of Helias, the Catholic faith, and the law. For example, students seen smoking, posing with alcohol or what could be perceived to be alcohol, bullying, or inappropriate sexual situations, or using inappropriate language will be considered as violating this policy. In this case, in addition to any regular school consequences, students will also be disciplined within the extra-curricular activity they participate in, as appropriate to the specific extra-curricular activity.
This would include, but is not limited to, suspension from the activity, practices, etc. Every Catholic school in the Diocese of Jefferson City respects the dignity of each individual and, therefore, will not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, sex, or any other basis that is prohibited by law, in regard to enrollment.
Since , the Diocese of Jefferson City "the Diocese" has had a policy and procedures to give guidance to its employees, volunteers, religious and clergy in the Diocese on the subject of child abuse and to address the needs of persons affected by child abuse. The following policy and procedures have been adopted to address the particular situation in which a member of the clergy, or an employee, volunteer or religious working in the Diocese or in any parish, school or agency of the Diocese the latter hereinafter referred to collectively or individually as "church personnel" is accused of sexual abuse of a minor.
It is the policy of the Diocese that no person with a substantiated allegation 2 of sexual abuse of a minor will serve as a member of the clergy in active ministry or hold a position working in proximity to children as an employee or volunteer in the Diocese or in any parish, school or agency of the Diocese. All priests, deacons, and other church personnel who minister in the Diocese are expected to be familiar with this policy and to comply with the procedures adopted to implement the policy.
The Diocese will make available the resources required to implement the policy and procedures. A person may bring an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by a member of the clergy or other church personnel by calling the Chancery Office and asking to speak with the Review Administrator or by writing to the Chancery Office. The address and telephone number are as follows:. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center W. Main P. Sexting The possession of sexually explicit images on any device is prohibited regardless of whether any state laws are violated.
All involved in sexting are subject to disciplinary measures. When sexting is discovered, parents will, and law enforcement may be, contacted. Helias Catholic High School could search student cell phones or other devices if there is probable cause that a criminal violation has occurred or if reasonable suspicion exists that the device contains evidence of a violation of school policy.
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