STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES A-Z
ASSEMBLIES An indication of the mission, culture, and caliber of a school is the conduct of the student body at assemblies. At all times a student's conduct should be refined and courteous. Whether guests are present or not, each student is responsible for the impression made by the school as a whole. Unacceptable conduct would include whistling, un-called for clapping, calling the name of a student, boisterousness and talking during the program. All students are to sit with the homeroom teacher in assigned seats unless permission to do otherwise has been given. Any teacher may correct or reprimand any student not acting properly at an assembly. Liturgy is one type of school assembly, and all students, regardless of religious belief or spiritual tradition, must attend the Liturgy. Attendance at all assemblies is required. ATHLETIC CAMPS Camps for school related activities such as athletic training and team building are not sponsored by the School. Students who attend such camps assume full financial cost of the camp and transportation.
BUS REGULATIONS The same behavior expectations on campus extend to any transportation used for a Fenwick-related activity. Unruly conduct and disrespectful behavior are not permitted on any bus, on any trips, at any time. Upon entering the bus, students should take their seats and remain seated until they reach their destination. Disruptive students and students who fail to follow the driver's directions will not be allowed to ride the buses. If a bus is late to school, the students should report directly to the Dean of Student Life. CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR The administration and faculty of Bishop Fenwick High School reserve the right to monitor student behavior in the classroom, anywhere in the building or anywhere on the school grounds. The administration may intercede whenever a faculty member feels that it is warranted. Students are expected to reflect the Christian principles that a Catholic education promotes. Each student should show respect for the classroom teacher or proctor and for fellow students at all times. Each student should treat others, teachers and students alike, with honesty, civility and respect at all times. Any behavior that disrupts the educational process will result in disciplinary action. Teachers have a right and a responsibility to take objects and/or materials away from students if they are not supposed to have them. Most often they can be claimed in the Dean of Student Life’s office. Minor infractions will be dealt with by the faculty member; major issues will be handled by the administration. Serious cases of insubordination could result in suspension and/or expulsion. CLOSING OF SCHOOL In case of severe weather or other emergency, an official announcement regarding the delay or closing of school will come from our OneCallNow telephone and email message system. It may also be seen on Boston Television stations WBZ, WCVB, WHDH, and WFXT. The primary method of communication regarding school emergencies, once again, is our OneCallNow system. Please note that Fenwick makes its own decisions for weather and other related emergencies. For example, if the city of Peabody calls for a delay, do not assume Fenwick will have a delay. If not announced, Fenwick is in school at the regular time. As always, parents/guardians are asked to use their best judgment in sending students to school in inclement weather. If school is in session, students who are not on campus are marked absent; however, these absences may be excused if the weather conditions prohibit safe travel in view of the parent/guardian.
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