Lancer Life 2024-2025

BISHOPAMATMEMORIALHIGHSCHOOL

FrontOfficeHours

7:30a.m.-3:45p.m.

LibraryHours

7:00a.m.-5:00p.m.Monday-Friday

ADMINISTRATION

Mr.RichardBeck President

Mrs.IvetteSalcedo VicePrincipal

Mrs.JoleneJosephPudvan AssistantPrincipal,Academics

FatherJohnMontejano

Mr.JacobVowels

Mr.GabrielEscovar Principal

Ms.DeborahOswald DirectorofFinanceandDevelopment

EXTENDEDADMINISTRATIVETEAM/SUPPORTSTAFF

CampusChaplain

CampusMinister

Ms.NicolePfeister FamilyMinistry

Ms.ElizabethBell ActivitiesDirector

Mr.SteveHagerty AthleticDirector

Mr.JosephHoggatt AthleticDirector

Mrs.PatriciaHatfield DirectorofStudies

Mr.JesusHernandez Sophomore/SeniorBoys’DeanofDiscipline

Mr.SeanKoelle Freshman/JuniorBoys’DeanofDiscipline

Ms.GuadalupeRobles Freshman/JuniorGirls’DeanofDiscipline

Mrs.CindyAlonso Sophomore/SeniorGirls’DeanofDiscipline

Mrs.NancyVelasquez DirectorofMarketingandAdmissions

OFFICESTAFF

Mrs.PatriciaMonge AdministrativeAssistant

Mrs.LetyciaGomez AccountsReceivableBookkeeper/ParentHoursCoordinator

Mrs.IsabelMena AttendanceClerk

Ms.LindaSantos AttendanceClerk

Mrs.MonicaLeon Registrar

Mrs.JenineRamirez Receptionist/StudentStoreManager

Mrs.TishPrice AthleticDepartmentAssistant

Ms.RosieCorza Alumni/DevelopmentAssistant

Mrs.ArleneFranco AccountsPayableBookkeeper

Mrs.LucyRios SpecialEventsCoordinator

COUNSELORS

Mr.MikeScott School/CollegeCounselor

Mrs.TeresaGeorge SchoolCounselor

Mr.JeffTintle School/AthleticCounselor

INTRODUCTION

BishopAmatHighSchoolisoperatedbytheArchdioceseofLos AngelesandstaffedbyoneArchdiocesanPriestanddedicatedlaity.

LancerLife istheBishopAmatHighSchoolParent/StudentHandbook. Itcontainsinformationregardingschoolpoliciesandproceduresaswell asacalendarofeventsfortheschoolyear.ThePrincipalreservesthe righttoamendthehandbookatanytimewithpromptnotificationmade toparentsandstudentsofsuchamendments.

ENTRANCEEXAM

TheHighSchoolPlacementTest,astandardizedexam,isgiventoall freshmenapplicantstohelpdeterminetheirstrengths,weaknesses,and abilitytohandleourcurriculum.TheexamwillbegivenonSaturday, January18,2025.Theapplicationandtestingfeeof$75ispayablein theschooloffice.

TUITIONANDFEES

Tuitionandfeesaredeterminedannually.Tuitionforthe2024-2025 schoolyearis$10,395peryearforthefirstchild.Tuitionispayablein advanceorin11monthlyinstallmentsJulythroughMay.Aregistration feeof$900ispayableuponacceptance($700isnon-refundable, non-transferableshouldthestudentnotattendBishopAmat).

OPENHOUSE

AnOpenHouseforparentsandprospectivestudentswillbeheldon Saturday,December7,2024.OneeveningOpenHousewillbeheldon Thursday,January9,2025.

ENROLLMENT

BishopAmatenrollsapproximately1,000youngmenandwomen.

Mrs.EugeniaYrene SchoolCounselor

Mrs.PatriciaHatfield SchoolCounselor

Mr.WillhansIli LearningSpecialist

Mr.MichaelJuarez SocialEmotionalCounselor

STUDENTSTORE

TheBishopAmatStudentStoreisopendailyduringthelunchperiod forstudentstopurchasesweatshirts,PEgear,andanassortmentof BishopAmat-relatedapparel.Parentsareabletomakepurchasesfrom theStudentStoreafterschoolaswellasonlinebyfollowingthelink providedatbishopamat.org.

VISITORS

Topreservetheacademicenvironmentandschoolsecurity,Bishop Amatisa“closedcampus.”Nopersonmayenterthecampusbefore, duringorafterschool,unlessauthorizedbytheschooladministration. Visitorsmustpresentthemselvesattheschoolofficeiftheyareseeking informationorhavebusinesstoconductattheschool.Personswhoare visitingcampusorwhohavebusinessinbuildings,otherthantheFront Office,arerequiredtosigninatthefrontdesk,provideandsubmita validIDandobtainavisitor’sbadge.Theonlyexceptionsarethose visitorswhoareattendinganafterschoolathleticeventorotherafter schoolactivityorperformancethatisopentothepublic.

Itshouldbenotedthatschoolactivitiesorperformancesduringthe schooldayarenotconsidered“opentothepublic”soauthorizationto attendwillnotbegranted.Theexceptionstothisareourliturgical celebrations.

TRANSPORTATION

Familiesarrangetheirowntransportationtoandfromschool.Parking isavailableoncampusforstudent-drivers.Studentsmayapplyfor on-campusparkingpermitsatthebeginningofeachsemester.

BOOKS

Textbooksarepurchasedbythestudentandarepurchasedthroughour AmazonStorefront.Newandusedbooksareavailable.

MISSIONSTATEMENT

BishopAmatMemorialHighSchoolprovidesanexcellenteducationtoadiversestudentbodyintheCatholic

faithtradition.Thecomprehensiveinstructionalprogramempowersstudentstomeetfutureeducationalandlife challenges.TheBishopAmatcommunitypromoteseducationinGoodness,Discipline,andKnowledgeby teachingstudentstoembracetheGospelvalues.

LancerLife istheBishopAmatSchoolParent/StudentHandbookandactsasanaddendumtotheofficialParent/StudentHandbookcreatedbythe ArchdioceseofLosAngelesandtheDepartmentofCatholicSchools(https://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/chapter-13). LancerLife contains informationregardingschoolpoliciesandprocedures,aswellasacalendarofeventsfortheschoolyear.ThePrincipalreservestherighttoamend thehandbookatanytimewithpromptnotificationmadetoparentsandstudentsofsuchamendments.

DearParentsandStudents,

Welcometothe2024-2025schoolyear!Iamespeciallyhappytowelcomeournewest parentsandstudentsfromtheClassof2028aswellasthemanytransferstudentswho joinusthisAugust.Weareprivilegedandblessedtoincludeyouasmembersofthe BishopAmatFamily.

Aswebeginthenewschoolyear,pleasebesuretoreviewthecontentsofthisupdated editionof LancerLife. Thepoliciesandproceduresdetailedinourschoolhandbook serveasareliableresourceconcerningouracademicandextracurricularprogramsin additiontospecifyingourexpectationsforallstudentsandfamilies. LancerLife remainsthemostrelevantsourceof informationpertainingtoallthings Amat.

Ofgreatestimportance,asdescribedwithinthishandbook,isourphilosophyandfaithtraditionthathasdefinedaBishop AmatHighSchooleducationforthepastsixty-sevenyears.OurMissionreiteratesthecommoncallwesharewithparents intheformationofyoungmenandwomenwhoembraceChristanddemonstrate Goodness, Discipline,and Knowledge to theworldaroundthem.Wecelebratethispartnershipwithparents,acknowledgingtheimportanceofourservingas examplesbywordandactionforourstudents,sonsanddaughters.

Tothatend,IextendmymostsincerethankstoallBishopAmatmomsanddads.Itisthroughyourunderstandingand acceptanceofboththefinancialandtimecommitmentsassociatedwithaCatholic,tuition-basedschoolthatenablesour educationalprogramtothrive.Nothingwedohereoncampuswouldbepossiblewithoutyoursupportandtrustinour effortsand,forthat,wearemostblessedandgrateful.

Aswebeginanewschoolyear,maytheHolySpiritcontinuetoguideaswemoveforwardintherichtraditionof excellencethatisBishopAmatHighSchool.

Godbless,

RichardP.Beck President

August1,2024

DearStudentsandParents,

Welcometothe2024-2025academicyearatBishopAmatMemorialHighSchool!Aswe embarkonthisnewjourney,wearethrilledtoseeourreturningstudentsandtogreettheClassof 2028andallnewtransferstudents.Ourmissionremainssteadfast:todeliveranexceptional Catholiceducationthatfostersgrowth,learning,andspiritualdevelopmentwithinasecureand intellectuallyenrichingenvironment.

"LancerLife"isacrucialguideforbothstudentsandparents,revisedyearlytoreflectourcurrent practicesandexpectationsatBishopAmat.Inside,you'llfindcomprehensivedetailsaboutour ChristianServiceinitiatives,academicofferings,athleticteams,andextracurricularactivities. Thishandbookalsoincludesimportantinformationonourdresscode,groomingstandards,behavior,attendancepolicies,andvarious schoolprocedures.Weencourageyoutobecomewell-acquaintedwiththisresourceandtorefertoitthroughouttheschoolyear wheneveryouhavequestionsorneedguidance.

Thisyearwillfeaturetwonewinitiativesthatweareveryexcitedtoimplement.Thefirstisthedistributionofschool-managed Chromebookstoallstudents.Transitioningtoschool-manageddeviceswillallowteacherstobetterimplementourcurriculumand ensurestudentparticipationduringclass.ItwillalsoincreasestudentsafetyonlineandenhancethehealthofourWi-Fiinfrastructure. ThesecondinitiativeisournewDualEnrollmentProgramwithourpartner,Mt.SAC.Thispastsummer,overthirtystudentsearned collegecredits,freeofcharge,bytakingadvantageoftheofferings.Wewillcontinuethisprogramthroughoutthe2024-2025school yearinhopesthatmorefamilieswillrecognizethevalueofearningcollegecreditspriortohighschoolgraduation.

Wearelookingforwardtoanexcitingandproductiveschoolyear.Yoursupportandcollaborationareessentialinmakingthisyeara successforourstudents.Letusworktogethertocreateavibrantandnurturingcommunitythatupholdsthevaluesandtraditionsof BishopAmatMemorialHighSchool.Thankyouforentrustinguswiththeeducationandspiritualgrowthofyourchildren.

Godbless,

GabrielEscovar Principal

LANCERLIFE-

BishopAmatHighSchoolisafour-yearco-educationalArchdiocesan CatholicHighSchool. Theschoolseekstoformacommunityof faith-filledpeoplecommittedtoChristiantruthbasedontheteachings oftheRomanCatholicChurch. TheprinciplesofChristianlifeoutlined intheGospel,interpretedbytheCatholicChurchandtaughtatBishop AmatHighSchool,invitefollowerstoalife-stylerootedinapersonal relationshipwiththeLordJesusChristandextendingoutinloving servicetoothers. Educationtothislifestyle,whiletheprimary responsibilityofparents,issharedbyfaculty,staff,andstudents,asall seektogrowinpersonalawarenessoftheircalltobringthepresenceof Christtoourmodernworld.

TheschoolmottocallsforeducationinGoodness,Discipline,and Knowledge. Whileitisimportantthatourstudentsexperiencethese valuesintheacademiccontentoftheschool,theymustaboveallsee thempresentinthelivesoftheirparentsandteachers. Seeingliving witnesseswhocherishthevaluestheyseektoacquire,ourstudentswill morereadilyembracethemforthemselves. ThecalltoGoodnessinvolvesallaspectsofone’slifestyle. Itprimarily involvesdailyprayerthroughwhichonecomestoknowpersonallythe tremendousloveoftheFather. ItincludesawillingnesstobelikeJesus insacrificingoneselfforothers,awareoftheirsupremedignityas humanpersons. “Ifanyonewishestofollowme,hemustdenyhimself, takeuphiscrossandfollowme.” (Mt.16:24)Goodnessalsoinvolves beingempoweredbytheHolySpirittojoinwithothersinforminga communityinserviceofothersandinconcernforthephysical,social, andspiritualenvironmentinwhichwelive. Inallaspectsofstudent life,butespeciallythroughserviceandcampusministry,BishopAmat HighSchooltriestoinstillgoodnessasthebindingforceofthe“Amat Family.”

TheimportanceofDisciplineandadisciplinedlifestylefollowsfrom thecalltoGoodness. Theunderlyingpurposeofthedisciplinarycode istohelpstudentsmastertheinternal forcesoftheirpersonalitiessoas toenablethemtosubmitthemselvestotheLordshipofJesusChrist. Thusobedient,theywillberesponsibleandaccountablemembersofthe humanfamily. Schoolregulationssuchasthedistinctdressand groomingregulationsarepartofthecalltoself-respect,self-discipline, andpersonalresponsibility. TheaimofDisciplineisnotconformitybut authenticfreedomtobeallthatGodhascreatedustobe.

TheKnowledgetaughtatBishopAmatHighSchoolreflectsthevaried needsofourstudentbody,adiversifiedcampusthatincludesmany academicabilities. Themulticulturalstudentbodyitselfprovidesan atmosphereoflearningthatenablesthestudentstoaffirmtheirown culturaltraditionsandtobeenrichedbytheothercultures,whichthey encounterhere. TheKnowledgetaughtatBishopAmatHighSchool flowsfromacollege-prepcurriculum,whichpreparesstudentsfor continuedinstructionininstitutionsofhigherlearning. However,the curriculumisdesignedwiththeflexibilitytohelpallstudentsofvaried academicabilitiestoreachtheirfullpotential. Theinstructional programcentersonasolidfoundationinthescholarlydisciplineswithin aChristianperspective,andalongwiththeco-curricularandcounseling programs,givesemphasistothespiritual,personal,social,andphysical developmentoftheadolescent.

AwillingnesstoparticipateinthiscalltoaChristianlifestyleisa centralfeatureoftheBishopAmatHighSchoolexperience.Theentire schoolprogramseekstoinstillasenseofvalues,integratingknowledge ofGodandHisplanforcreationintotheentirecurriculumofthe school,andassistingstudentsinfindingtheiridentityinJesusChristby givingtheirlivestoHim.

ThemissionofBishopAmatHighSchoolistointegrateCatholicvalues intoallareasofthelifeoftheadolescent,valueswhichareessentialfor thelifetimepilgrimjourneyofafollowerofChrist. InHisteaching, Jesuscallsustobeleaven,salt,andlight...theleavenwhichraisesthe valuesofsociety,thesaltwhichgivestheflavoroffaithtotheworld, andthelightwhichrevealsthepresenceofChristaliveinHispeople.

BishopAmatwasaSpanishVincentianpriestwhohadbeentherector ofSt.CharlesBorromeoSeminaryinPhiladelphia. Hewasconsecrated aBishopinRomeon March12,1854. Hewasthenappointedtothe DioceseofMonterey,California. Athisrequest,LosAngeleswasmade hisepiscopalcityandtheDioceseofMontereybecametheDioceseof Monterey-LosAngelesin1859. ThepopulationofLosAngelesgrew from1,610in1850to10,000in1878whentheBishopdied.

BishopThaddeusAmatbuiltSt.Vibiana’sCathedral,whichwas consecratedin1876. HeopenedthefirstschoolsinLosAngelesand invitedtheVincentianstoopenSt.Vincent’sCollege,whichwasthe predecessortoLoyolaUniversity. BishopAmatMemorialHighSchool wasformallydedicatedtohismemoryinOctober1959. BishopAmat HighSchoolwasbuiltbytheArchdioceseofLosAngelesin1957to servetheCatholicfamiliesoftheSanGabrielValley. Fundedthrough theCardinalMcIntyreYouthEducationFund,BishopAmatwas foundedasaco-educationalhighschool. Theschoolopenedinthe classroomsofSt.Christopher’sSchool(boys)andSt.John’sSchool (girls)inSeptember1957. OnDecember16,1957thepresentcampus sitewasopened. HisEminence,JamesCardinalMcIntyre,formally dedicatedthecampusinOctober1959.

Thecampussitehasgrownovertheyearswiththepresent200and500 wingsaddedin1959. Thegymnasiumwasaddedin1962,theKiefer Stadiumin1965andthe300wingin1966. In1973,theschool formallybecameco-educational,withasingleadministrativestructure. Abuildingdedicatedtotheperformingartswascompletedin1982. Fourclassrooms,includingafullcomputerlab,containingthelatest technologyavailable,werecompletedin1988. Asecondcomputerlab wasaddedin1992,anewstateoftheartbiologylabin1993,a refurbishedphysicslabin1994,andtheBrutocaoLibraryin1995. In 2000,anewcoveredlunchstructurewasbuiltcompletewithan integratedsoundsystemandbarbequepit.

In2002,theschoolundertookamajorrenovationwithplansforthe replacementoftheTateDuffMemorialGymnasium. OnMay16,2004, theLivingRosarywasheldasthefirstactivityinthenewfacility. The StudentActivityCenterhousesamainpavilionwhichseats1,600 spectatorsforMasses,assemblies,rallies,andbasketball andvolleyball contests. Thebuildingalsoincludesadancestudio,lockerrooms,an updatedweightroomfacility,adiningroom,andofficesformembersof ourathleticsandactivitiesprograms.

The2021-2022schoolyearsawthelong-awaitedcompletionofastate oftheartPerformingArtsCenterbuilttoshowcaseBishopAmat’s variedchoral,dance,music,andtheaterprograms.Themainfeatureof thebuildingisa400-seattheatercompletewitha1,800squarefoot stageandorchestrapit.Additionally,theperformingartscenterincludes twoclassroomsspecificallydesignedforinstrumentalmusicandchoral instructionaswellastwodressingrooms,asetdesignshop,conference space,andcostumeandpropstoragefacilities.

Whentheschoolwasopenedin1957itwaspartoftheCardinal McIntyreconstructionboominCatholicSchools. Theoriginalstaff wascomposedprimarilyofmenandwomenreligious.Womenfromthe

SistersoftheImmaculateHeart,SistersofSt.Louis,Sistersofthe SacredHeart,Carmelites,BenedictineSistersandFranciscanSisters taughtthegirls. FathersoftheSacredHeartofJesusstaffedtheboys’ department. Theearlyfacultyhadveryfewlayteachers.

Thefoundingprincipal,Msgr.ThomasKiefer,servedfrom1957until 1971,Rev.RolandZimmermanfrom1971-1973,Msgr.Jeremiah Murphyfrom1973-1976,Rev.ThomasMeskillfrom1976-1978,and Rev.CharlesHillfrom1978-1981.

In1981,Mr.MerrittHemenway,amemberoftheClassof1964,was appointedasthefirstlayprincipaloftheschool. Hewassucceededin 1990byRev.JamesAnguianowhoserveduntil1992,atwhichtime, Msgr.AidanM.Carrollwasappointed. In2001,Msgr.Carrollwas namedasPresident/Principaloftheschool. InJuly2002,Dr.Merritt HemenwaywasnamedPrincipalandMsgr.Carroll,President. In2012, Mr.RichardBeckwasnamedPrincipal. In2021,MonsignorCarroll officiallyretiredfrom29yearsofleadershipatBishopAmatand58 yearsofservicetotheArchdioceseofLosAngeles,uponwhichMr. BeckhasassumedtheroleofSchoolPresident.Mr.GabrielEscovar,a memberoftheClassof1998,servesasPrincipal–thesecondalumnus ofBishopAmattobenamedtothispositionofleadership.

Sinceitsinception,BishopAmathasexcelledinbuildingCatholic leadershipintheareasofscholarship,athletics,andactivities. Christian Serviceisaninherentelementoftheschoolphilosophy,andstudents areencouragedtoservetheschoolandcommunity.

BishopAmathasconsistentlymetthestandardsrequiredfor accreditationbytheWesternCatholicEducationAssociationandthe WesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges.In2024theschool

receivedafullsix-yeartermofaccreditationfromWCEAandWASC, themaximumpossibleterm.

ThefoundationofBishopAmat’scomprehensivecurriculumisasolid coreofcollegepreparatorycoursescomplementedwithAccelerated, Honors,AdvancedPlacement,andtheInternationalBaccalaureate Programme.In2005BishopAmatwasapprovedforaccreditationby theprestigiousInternationalBaccalaureateOrganization.Overall,more than98percentoftheschool’sgraduatesattendcollege,andmanyare acceptedtothemostprestigiouscollegesanduniversitiesacrossthe country

SchoolSeal

TheSealofBishopAmatMemorialHighSchoolistakenfromthe Bishop’ssealofBishopThaddeusAmat. Thehatatthetopbelongsto theBishopsignifyingthetitlearchbishopwithgreencordsdrapingfrom it. Onthecrest,theoutstretchedhandsofJesusarefromtheoriginal sealoftheDioceseofLosAngeles-Monterey. Thesword,appropriate fortheLancers,isfromthefamilycrestofBishopThaddeusAmat. The motto,MonstraMatrem,isincorporatedintotheseal.

SchoolMotto

MonstraMatrem“showthyselfamother”describesthespiritof dedicationtoOurLady,Mary,themotherofJesus. Shechallengesthe Amatstudentstoliveinthespiritofgiving,caring,andopennesstothe willofGodwhichherlifeexemplified.

SchoolColorsandEpithet

ThestudentbodyandathleticteamsofBishopAmatHighSchoolare knownastheLancers,anameselectedbythefirstgraduatingclass. Theschoolcolorsareroyalblueandgold.

ALMAMATER

HailAmatHighSchool

We’llRememberYou, DearAlmaMater

We’reSteadfast,LoyalandTrue;

AsWeGoOnward IntheLifeWeLead, YourLightWillGuideUs YourMottoBeOurCreed;

WeShallLookBackFondly AtYourRisingWalls, RecallingPreciousMoments WithinYourHallowedHalls;

AndsoAmatHighSchool

We’llRememberYou, DearAlmaMater

We’reSteadfast,LoyalandTrue!

Ms.DeborahOswald

Mrs.NancyVelasquez DirectorofFinance DirectorofMarketing andDevelopment andAdmissions

AstudentiseligiblefortheninthgradeofBishopAmatHighSchool providedthatthestudenthassatisfactorilycompletedelementaryschool requirementsandshowstheabilitytobeacademicallysuccessfulin highschool. BecauseBishopAmatisnotabletoacceptallqualified students,preferenceinadmissionisgiventostudentspreviously involvedinCatholicEducationandfamilieswhoareactiveinthe CatholicCommunity. Wedo,however,admitnon-Catholicstudents whomwedeemcapableofbenefitingfromourschoolenvironment. EighthgradestudentsseekingadmissiontoBishopAmatHighSchool arerequiredtotaketheHighSchoolPlacementTest(HSPT). Basedon theresultsofthistest,somestudentsmayberequiredtotakeand successfullycompleteasummerschoolsessionatBishopAmatpriorto beingadmittedtotheschool. Finalacceptanceisdependentupon satisfactorycompletionofthepreviousschoolyearaswellassummer school,ifitwasrequired.

InternationalStudents

TheArchdioceseofLosAngeleswelcomesinternationalstudents. Throughtheculturalexchangeoflearning,praying,playing,and growingtogether,thepresenceoftheseinternationalstudentsenriches theeducationalandreligiousexperiencesofeveryoneintheschool community.

Allinternationalstudentswhodonotlivewitharelativemustlivewith hostfamilieswhoareidentifiedonthestudent’sI-20forms.Student apartments,dormitory-styleliving,andunsupervisedlivingarenot permitted,evenifthestudentsare18yearsoldorolder.Theschoolis notinvolvedintheselectionofhostfamilies.

Aletterfromthestudent’sparents/guardiansthatidentifiesand approvesthehostfamilyandplaceofresidenceisrequired.The parents/guardians,hostfamily,and/orISEVPO,ifused,shallnotifythe schoolifthereisanychangeinthestudent’shostfamilyorresidence. Faculty,staff,coaches,and/ortheirspousesmaynotserveashost familiesorguardians. Hostfamiliesarerequiredtomeetwiththe schoolfororientationandperiodicallythereafter.

Hostfamiliesmustattendmeetingsandfunctionsrequiredofdomestic parents/guardians.Hostfamiliesthatarenotcontractuallyrequiredto attendsafeenvironmenttrainingareneverthelessencouragedtodoso.

Allinternationalstudentsarerequiredtobeenrolledinareligioncourse foragrade/crediteachsemester.Theinternationalstudentwillbe expectedtoparticipate,asappropriate,inreligiousfunctionsandevents.

TransferStudents

Inordertoapplyforgrades10-11,aswellassecondsemester9th grade,studentsmustsubmitacopyoftheirtranscriptsfromtheschool previouslyattended,aswellasteacherrecommendationsanddiscipline records,asindicatedonlineatbishopamat.org/admissions. Bishop Amatdoesnotaccepttransferstudentswhoaredeficientincreditsor whohavenotmaintaineda2.0GPA. Twelfthgradestudentsarerarely acceptedintotheschoolandmusthaveextenuatingcircumstancesfor requestingadmission.

StudentNon-DiscriminationPolicy

Theschool,mindfulofitsmissiontobeawitnesstotheloveofChrist forall,admitsstudentsregardlessofrace,color,ornationaland/or ethnicorigintoallrights,privileges,programs,andactivitiesgenerally accordedormadeavailabletostudentsattheschool. Theschooldoes notdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,disability,sex,ornational and/orethnicoriginintheadministrationofeducationalpoliciesand practices,scholarshipprograms,andathleticandother school-administeredprograms,althoughcertainathleticleaguesand otherprogramsmaylimitparticipation.

Whiletheschooldoesnotdiscriminateagainststudentswithspecial needs,afullrangeofservicesmaynotalwaysbeavailabletothem. Decisionsconcerningtheadmissionandcontinuedenrollmentofa studentintheschoolarebaseduponthestudent’semotional,academic, andphysicalabilitiesandtheresourcesavailabletotheschoolin meetingthestudent’sneeds.

ReligiousRequirements

Itisthepolicyoftheschoolthatallstudentstaketherequiredtheology curriculum. Intheseclasses,allstudentsaregradedonacademic achievementandnotontheirreligiousaffiliation,personalbelieforthe practiceoftheirfaith. Allstudentsattendthegeneralreligiousactivities oftheschoolalthoughparticipationinworshipservicesisnotrequired ofnon-Catholicstudents.

ParentInvolvement

ParentsareexpectedtoattendBack-to-SchoolNightandTeacher Conferences. Additionally,parentsareexpectedtomonitortheir student’sacademicprogressviaregularuseoftheonlineParentPortal. Foraccessinstructions,pleaserefertotheParentPortalUserGuide foundinthishandbook.

ParentOrganizations

The ParentAssociation istheumbrellaorganizationthatrepresentsall BishopAmatParents.OneoftheprimaryobjectivesoftheParent Associationistopromotethewelfareofchildrenandyouthinhome, school,community,andplaceofworshipbypromotingacloser relationshipbetweenhome,school,teachers,andparents.Officersare selectedeachyeartocarryouttheresponsibilitiesoftheorganization andprovidethecommunicationlevelsnecessaryforapositiveschool environment.

Everyparentandguardian,byvirtueofhis/herchild’senrollmentat BishopAmat,isamemberoftheParentAssociation. Allparentsare encouragedtoattendthescheduledmeetingsandtakeadvantageofthe opportunitytolearnmoreabouttheschoolandkeyeventsthataffect studentsandparents. It’salsoagreatwaytomeetandgettoknow otherparentsoftheAmatfamily.

The AthleticBoosterClub supports,encourages,andpromotesthe proudtraditionofathleticexcellenceatBishopAmatHighSchool throughavoluntaryprogramguidedbyChristianPrinciplesandvalues withstrongfamily,alumni,andcommunityinvolvement.

TheClubprovidessupplementalfinancialsupporttoallschool sanctionedathleticteams,providesvolunteerstohelpstaffathletic eventsandassociatedactivities,providesaforumfortheexchangeof ideas,concerns,andneedsofourstudentathletesandtheirteams,and encouragesactiveinvolvementofalumniandparentsintheathletic programoftheschool.

DevelopmentCommitment

TheBishopAmatcampuswasbuiltthroughthegeneroussupportof parentdonationstotheCardinalMcIntyreSchoolBuildingFundin 1957. Sincethattime,eachadditiontothecampushasbeenfunded throughsimilargeneroussacrificesbythefamiliesofstudents. Parents ofcurrentstudentsarerequiredtocontinuethissupportbymaking contributionstotheParentPledgeProgramduringtheirfouryearsat BishopAmat.

Parentsarealsoencouragedtoparticipateintheschool’sannual fundraisers(VirtualAuction,SpecialEvents,andGolfTournament).

ExpectationofStudents

StudentswhoareacceptedtoBishopAmatmustabidebythefollowing schoolstandards:

1.RespectforthereligiousbeliefsoftheCatholicChurch,itsmoral principlesandliturgicalpractices(respectdoesnotimplyadherence bythosewhoarenon-Catholic).

2.Respectandcareforthepropertyoftheschool,includingadherence tostandardsofcampusorderandcleanliness.

3.Respectforthepersonandpropertyofothers,includingfaculty membersandfellowstudents.

4.AdherencetothestandardsoftheschoolassetforthinLancerLife, includingtherequirementsofdressandgroomingcodes.

5.Non-tolerationandnon-acceptabilityofdrugandalcoholabuse.

6.Abasicattitudeofrespectforthoseinauthority.

7.Regularattendanceandparticipationinclass.

8.Adedicationtostudyingandlearninginaccordwiththeabilityof theindividualstudent.

PARENTALRESPONSIBILITIES

Parentshavetheprimaryresponsibilityfortheeducationoftheir children. Theschool,Church,andcommunitysupportandcomplement thisrole. Itisimportanttorealizethattheschoolhasastated philosophyandspecificexpectationsforfamiliesandtheirstudents enrolledatBishopAmatHighSchool. Parents’attitudesareexpected tocontributetotheeducationprocess. Parentswhodonotagreewith theschool’sphilosophyandexpectationsshouldwithdrawtheirstudent fromBishopAmat.

Thestudent’splaceofresidenceisconsideredtobetheoneindicatedon thestudent’soriginalapplicationforenrollmentatBishop Amat. Parentsorguardianshavetheresponsibilitytonotifytheschool wheneverthestudent’splaceofresidencechangeswhetherthechange istemporary,extended,orpermanent.

Parentsalsohavetheresponsibilitytosupervisetheirchildreninthe actionsthattakeplaceontheInternet. Attimes,studentInternet postingscanbeofaderogatorynatureandsuchpostingscanbe construedasharassment,orworse,ofafellowstudentorateacher.

RightsofNon-CustodialParents

Incasesoflegalseparationand/ordivorce,Californiastatelawgives thecustodialparentandanon-custodialparentwithvisitationrights,the righttoaccessandexaminestudentrecords. However,onlythe custodialparentmayconsenttothereleaseofrecordsandhastheright tochallengethecontentoftherecordsandtowriteresponsesto informationregardingdisciplinaryaction. Anon-custodialparent withoutvisitationrightshasnorightofaccesstorecordsofanykind. A parentwhodoesnothavelegalcustodyofhisorherchildbuthas visitationrightsmayvisittheschool,subjecttotheschool’sparental visitationpolicy,unlesstheschoolhasreceivedalegalorderprohibiting suchavisit. Ifaparentwithoutvisitationrightsattemptstovisita studentatschool,thecustodialparentorguardianwillbenotified. Parentsareresponsibleforprovidinganycustodyordersorotherlegal documentstotheschoolthattheywishtheschooltofollow.

StudentsNoLongerLivingwiththeirParents

Centraltothephilosophyofarchdiocesan/parishsecondaryschoolsis thebeliefthatparentsaretheprimaryeducatorsoftheirchildren. In supportofthis,theschoolandtheparentsworkinclosecollaborationin allaspectsofthestudent’seducationalprocess. Astudentnotlivingin thehomeofaparentorguardianmaynotbeallowedtoattendan archdiocesan/parishsecondaryschool. Theprincipalisexpectedto conferwiththeRegionalSupervisorbeforemakinganyfinaldecision.

TuitionandFees

Allhouseholdsareassignedatuitionaccountnumber(StudentID number). Thisnumbershouldbeusedonallcorrespondencetoenable theFinanceOfficetomaintainaccuraterecords.

TheRegistrationFeefor2024-2025is$900perstudent($700 non-refundable,non-transferable). Currentfamiliespaythisfeeintwo parts(PartIat timeofre-registration,PartIIinJune);incoming freshmenpaythefeeinfullatthetimeofregistration. Thisfeereserves aseatforthefollowingschoolyearandoffsetsthecostofvarious studentservicesofferedthroughouttheyear(studentactivities,campus ministry,athleticactivities,studentplanner,summerreadingprogram andyearbook). The$200MandatoryFallRaffleisalsoincludedinthis fee.

2024-2025Tuition

OneStudent

TwoStudents-samefamily

$10,395

$17,490

ThreeStudents-samefamily$20,790

Beginningwiththe2024-2025schoolyear,BishopAmatwillceasethe in-housebilling/collectionoftuition.Theschoolhascontractedwith FACTSTuitionManagementforthispurpose.Allfamiliesinthe schoolarerequiredtosetupanaccountthroughtheFACTSwebsite. Tuitionisdueandpayableoneitherthe5thorthe20th(parent’s choice)ofeachmonthandisconsideredlateifreceivedafter thatdate. A$30feewillbechargedtotheaccountifthe monthlytuitionpaymentisnotreceivedbythe5thor20thofthe month. Parentswhopaybycreditcardwillincura2.95% conveniencefee.

DelinquentTuitionPolicy

1.Parentsareexpectedtomakeregularmonthlytuitionpayments. Whenatuitionaccountbecomesseriouslypastdue,theparentwill benotified. Satisfactorypaymentarrangementsmustbemadeor thestudentwillbeplacedonfinancialsuspension,whichmeans thestudentwillnotbeallowedtoattendschoolorparticipatein anyathleticorextra-curricularactivity,practiceorcompetition. If

theproblemcannotberesolved,thestudentmaybeaskedto withdrawfromschool.

2.StudentswithdelinquentaccountswillnotbeallowedtotakePart Bofsemesterexams.Studentswhoearnagradeof“Incomplete” onasemesterreportcardforfinancialreasonswillnotbeallowed toreturntotheschoolforthefollowingacademicyearuntilthe tuitionaccountisclearedandmake-upexamshavebeentaken. Note:Incompletegradesaffectastudent’sG.P.A.andeligibilityto participateinextracurricularactivities.

3.Studentsmaybedeniedtheprivilegeofattendingschool sponsoredsocialevents. Inparticular,studentswhohaveseriously delinquenttuitionaccountswillnotbeallowedtoattendProm.

4.Studentswhohavedelinquenttuitionaccountsattheendofthe secondsemesterwillnotbeallowedtoenrollinsummerschool.

WithdrawalPolicy

Thetuitionfinancialobligationisincurredatthetimeofenrollment. Studentsmaywithdrawvoluntarilyorinvoluntarilyduringtheschool year.Theschoolhasincurredstaffingcostsrelatedtothenumberof studentsintheschoolandcannotabsorbthelossoftuitionrevenue whenstudentswithdrawduringtheschoolyear.Therefore,familieswho withdrawbeforetheendoftheschoolyearareresponsibleforpayinga percentageoftheirtotaltuitioniftheydecidetowithdraw.Reasonsfor involuntarywithdrawalinclude,butarenotlimitedto,pooracademic performance,disciplinaryissuesordisregardforfinancialobligationsto theschool.Ifastudentwithdrawsforanyreason,voluntarilyor involuntarily,onorbeforeAugust19,2024,notuitionorfeeswillbe due.Anypaymentsappliedtothe2024-2025tuitionandfeeswillbe fullyrefundedlessthenon-refundableRegistrationFees.

However,ifastudentwithdrawsvoluntarilyorinvoluntarily,after August19,2024,theparentsorguardians,whoarefinancially responsibleforthestudent,areobligatedtopaythefullannualtuition andfeesaccordingtotheschedulebelow.Thisscheduleappliestothe balanceonallaccounts,evenforfamiliesusingthemonthlypayment plan.

Ifastudentleavestheschoolbeforetheendoftheschoolyear,the financiallyresponsiblepersonisobligatedtopaytheremainingbalance regardlessofthereasonforleaving,whethervoluntarilyor involuntarily.Pleasenotethatallschoolfeesarenon-refundableafter August19,2024,andthe followingschedulewillbeusedtocalculate yourproratedtuitionduetotheschool.

Ifastudent’stuitionhasbeenpaidinfullandwithdrawalis: Before8-19-24,100%oftotaltuitionwillberefunded Between8-19-24and10-20-24,75%oftotaltuitionwillberefunded Between10-21-24and1-6-25,50%oftotaltuitionwillberefunded Between1-7-25and3-21-25,25%oftotaltuitionwillberefunded After3-21-25,norefundwillbegiven

Ifastudent’stuitionispaidonapaymentplanandwithdrawalis: Before8-19-24,100%ofpaymentswillberefunded Between8-19-24and10-20-24,25%oftotaltuitionisdueandpayable Between10-21-24and1-6-25,50%oftotaltuitionisdueandpayable Between1-7-25and3-21-25,75%oftotaltuitionisdueandpayable After3-21-25,100%oftotaltuitionisdueandpayable

ParentParticipationProgram

BishopAmatHighSchoolisafinanciallyself-supportinginstitution. Assuch,alloftheschool’sexpensesmustbepaidthrough self-generatedfunds(tuition,feesandfund-raisingactivities).

AswithmostArchdiocesanschools,thetuitionchargeddoesnotcover thecosttoeducateastudent.Forthe2024-2025schoolyear,the BishopAmattuitionchargedis$10,395perstudent.Theactualcostto educateastudentis$14,011whichleavesa“gap”of$3,616.The schoolmustengageinfund-raisingactivitiestocoverthisshortfall.

AsamemberoftheBishopAmatcommunity,eachfamilyisan essentialpartofthefundraisingeffortsoftheschool.Withthisin mind,allfamiliesarerequiredtoparticipateintheParentPledge Programbycontributingaminimumof$420peryearandtovolunteer theirservicesinareasofneed(parenthours).

TomakeacontributiontotheParentPledgeProgram,parentsmayvisit thewebsiteatbishopamat.org,Givingandcanopttomakeaone-time paymentof$420byAugust15andearn5Developmenthours,orsetup recurringdonations.Parentswhowouldpreferthepledgebebilledto theirFACTSaccount,shouldcontactMrs.GomezintheFinanceOffice.

ThosewhodonotwishtotakeadvantageofmakingParentPledge paymentsonline,maydosointheFrontOffice.Ifthe$420hasnot beenpaidbyApril15oronlyapartialpaymenthasbeenmade, the balanceremainingwillbechargedtotheFACTStuitionaccount.

Everyfamilyisalsoobligatedtorender36hoursofvolunteerservice duringthe2024-2025schoolyear(May11,2024-April15,2025).Of these36hours,6hoursmustbeservedthroughtheBingoProgramand 10hoursmustbeservedthroughtheDevelopmentOffice

ParentPledgeProgram

AllfamiliesarerequiredtoparticipateintheParentPledgeProgramby donating$420.00annuallytotheDevelopmentProgramforeachyeara familyhasastudentattendingtheschool. Thedonationsmadethrough thisprogramprovidetheschoolwithfundstooffset“thegap”andto makecapitalimprovementstothecampus. Thedonationsaretax deductible.

ParentHoursProgram

1.Eachfamilymustrender36hoursofservicetotheschool. Familiesthatreceivefinancialaidarerequiredtocompleteanextra 6hoursofservicethroughtheBingoProgram. Parenthoursmust becompletedinthefollowingcategories: 20–various6-Bingo (set-up,take-down,gameworker) 10-Development(arranged throughtheDevelopmentOffice,ext7401)

A.Single-parentfamiliesareobligatedtofulfillthe36-hour requirement.

B.Additionalhoursarenotrequiredformultiplestudent families.

C.OnlyactivitiesapprovedthroughtheParentHours Coordinatorqualifyforservice-hourcredit.(Refertothe ParentParticipationProgramHandbook.)

2.HoursmustbecompletedbyApril15,2025.

A.Creditisgivenonanactualhour-per-hourbasis.

B.Onlyonrareoccasionsmaydoublehoursbegiven. C.Excesshoursdonotcarryovertothenextschoolyear.

3.Onlyfamilymembersmaycompleteservicehoursforcredit. ExceptionsmustbeclearedthroughtheParentHoursCoordinator.

A.Studentsarenoteligibletoearncreditstofulfilltheservice hoursrequirement.

B.Toreceivecreditforanactivity,itistheresponsibilityofthe volunteertosigninwiththeEventCoordinator.

4.Ifworkinghoursforanotherfamily,thenameofthestudent receivinghourscreditmustbegivenatthetimeofservice. Hours arenottransferableaftertheyhavebeenserved.

5.Creditwillnotbegivenforhoursthatarenotverifiedbyanevent coordinator,officialsign-insheet,orParentParticipation verificationslip. Pleasebeawarethatnocoach/moderatoris allowedtogivecreditforBingo/Developmenthours.

6.Itistheresponsibilityofeachfamilytokeeptrackofcompleted hours. HourscanbecheckedonlinethroughtheParentPortal. AnydiscrepanciesaretobesubmittedinwritingtotheParent HoursOffice.

7.Forfamilieswhoareunabletoparticipatebyworkinganevent,the followingoptionsareavailable:

A.Buyoutregularhoursat$20perhour.(Bingo/Development hours-$40perhour)

B.Purchasegiftcards. Forevery$20invalue,onehourwillbe creditedtoregularhours;forevery$40invalue,onehourwill becreditedtoBingo/Developmenthours. Examplesinclude: Staples,OfficeDepot,HomeDepot,Sam’sClub,Costco, BarnesandNoble.

C.Withpriorapproval,itemsmaybedonated,includingoffice andmaintenancesupplies,classroomaudio-visualequipment, furniture,etc. Forevery$20invalue,onehourwillbe credited. Receiptsmustbesubmittedforverification purposes.

8.AfterApril15,2025,allunfulfilledregularhourswillbebilledat $20perhour,andBingo/Developmenthourswillbebilledat$40 perhour. Noexceptions.

9.AfterApril15,2025,allservicehourscompletedwillbecredited tothe2025-2026schoolyear.

Fundraisers

Theschoolsponsorsseveralfundraisersthroughouttheschoolyear. All fundraisersmustbepre-approvedbytheDirectorofFinance. The VirtualAuctionisheldinthefall. Theannualraffle,also,takesplacein thefall. BingoisheldeachSunday. Thisfundraiserissupportedby communitymembersaswellasBishopAmatfamiliesandhasbecome animportantsourceofincomefortheschool.

Finances

ThemoniesraisedbyanyBishopAmatsponsoredorganization,beit theParent’sAssociation,AthleticBoosterClub,ASBoranyclassor club,arepropertyofBishopAmatMemorialHighSchoolandmustbe submittedtoandaccountedforthroughtheFinanceOffice. Subsequent expenditureofsuchfundscannotbemadewithouttheapprovalofthe Presidentorhisdesignee. AsignedPurchaseOrderisrequiredbefore anyorderforgoodsisplaced.

TuitionAwards/Scholarships/FinancialAid

Allfamiliesareexpectedtopaytuitioninfull.Opportunitiesfortuition assistanceinvolvearequestthroughtheCatholicEducation Foundation. Applicationsoffamilieswithdemonstratedneed,which

cannotbehelpedthroughthisfund,arereviewedforassistancethrough schoolfunds.

Ingeneral,ifthereisgenuineneed,familiescanreceiveassistance throughtheCatholicEducationFoundation. Insomecases,localparish communitiesprovidetuitionassistance. Therearesomefoundation grantsavailabletodeservingstudents.

Incaseswherelongtermneedhasnotbeenestablished,thereare limitedopportunitiesforspecialcontracts. Generally,thiswillallowa familytocontinueenrollmentatBishopAmatwhiledealingwitha short-termsetback.

CatholicEducationFoundationTuitionAwardProgram(TAP)

TheCatholicEducationFoundationprovidesTuitionAwardsof $2,000.00tostudentswhomeetestablishedfinancialguidelines. Parentsseekingfinancialaidmustcompleteanapplicationandare requiredtoprovideproofofincome.

FamilieswhoapplyfortheCatholicEducationFoundationAwardand whoare“wait-listed”or“denied”anawardthroughtheCEFwillneed tosubmitanapplicationforBishopAmatHighSchoolfinancialaid.

Incaseswhereafamilyis“wait-listed”bytheCEF,receivesBishop Amatfinancialaidandislater“cleared”bytheCEFtoreceiveatuition award,thefamilywillreceivethehigheramountawarded. Ifthe BishopAmatfinancialaidisaloweramount,thedifferencewillbe appliedtotheaccount.

BishopAmatFinancialAid

TobeeligibleforBishopAmatfinancialaid,anapplicationand supportingproofofincomemustbeturnedintotheFinanceOffice. Thefamilymustmeetthepublishedincomeguidelinesandthestudent musthaveagradepointaverageofa2.0orbetter. Nocontinuing studentwillbeawardedfinancialaid ifnot“Registered”forthenext schoolyear. Lateapplicationsorapplicationsthatareincompletewill notbeconsidered. Familieswhoreceivefinancialaidarerequiredto completeanadditional6hoursofvolunteerservicetotheschool throughtheBingoProgram.

UseofSchoolFacilities

Schoolfacilitiesareprimarilyforthebenefitofstudentsandstaff. Agenciesoutsidetheschool,CYO,etc.maynotusetheschoolproperty withoutpermission. Requestsfortheuseofanyschoolfacilitybyan outsidegroupmustbepresentedinwritingtothePrincipal’ssecretary. Ifpermissionisgranted,an“OutsideUser/SpecialEventsCoverage” formwillbeprovidedforsubmissiontotheArchdioceseatleasttwo weeksinadvanceoftheevent. Organizationswhosepurposeis politicalinnaturearenotpermittedtouseschoolfacilities,equipment, orpublications. Zoningandbuildingordinancesprohibitovernight sleepinginschoolfacilities.

CURRICULUM

Mrs.IvetteSalcedoMs.JoleneJosephPudvan VicePrincipal AssistantPrincipal,Academics

BishopAmatHighSchoolprovidesachallenging,comprehensive,and relevantcurriculumwhichfulfillstheschool’spurpose,strengthens Catholicidentity,andresultsinstudentachievementofintegralstudent outcomes. Thecurriculumisdesignedtoofferabalancedspectrumof coursesforallstudents. Theemphasisofthecurriculumistoprovide thestudentwithasolidfoundationinthescholarlydisciplines,the liberalarts,andtopreparethestudenttoenteraninstitutionofhigher learning. Parentsareencouragedtotakeanactiveroleassistingtheir childinthecourseselectionprocessandmonitoringtheirchild’s academicprogram.

INTEGRALSTUDENTOUTCOMES

TheBishopAmatHighSchoolcommunityformulatedalistof educationalgoals.Thosegoalsandexamplesoftheirapplicationareas follows:

BishopAmatHighSchoolgraduateswillbe:

KnowledgeableofChristianprinciplesastaughtbytheCatholic Churchandabletodemonstratetheseprinciplesthroughserviceto theircommunity.

● Studentsparticipateinavarietyofserviceexperiencesas organizedbytheCampusMinistryTeam,theChristianService Moderator,Club/OrganizationModerators,andtheTheology Department.

● Studentscompleteareflectionoftheirserviceexperiencesasan integralcomponentoftheTheologycurriculumandasa requirementforgraduation.

● Theologycourseprojectsincorporatecontentknowledgeand serviceintheirassessment.

● Studentsactivelyparticipateintheplanningandorganizationof regularlyscheduledstudentbodyandclassMasses.

● Studentsareprovidedwithanumberofservice-oriented experiencessuchastheCaritasRetreat(Grade10)and opportunitiestoserveasretreatleadersforunderclassmen(Grade 12).

● Studentsareprovidedwithreligiousinstructionthatadherestothe U.S.CatholicBishopsmostcurrentcurricularrevisions.

Effectivecommunicatorsthroughthedevelopmentofreading, writing,andspeakingskillsascomplementedbytheutilizationof technology.

● Readingassignmentsandsubsequentevaluationofreading comprehensionareregularlyprovidedtostudentsacrossthe curriculum.

● Successfulcompletionofawritingcourse(Freshman Composition)andacomputercourse(DigitalLiteracyor BeginningOffice) arerequirementsforgraduation.

● Allstudentsparticipateinaformalizedprogramthatprovides instructioninthemechanicsofwriting,research,andthecitation ofsourcesutilizingMLAguidelines.

● Allstudentsareassessedontheirwritingskillseachyear.

● Oralparticipationisincorporatedintothestudents’finalgrade assessmentsinmanycourses.

● Allstudentsareexpectedtomonitortheirowngradesonline,to accessteachers’webpages,andtocommunicatewithteachers personallyandviaemailasameansofsupportingthelearning process.

Criticalthinkerswhoutilizecreativeandhigherorderthinking skillswhenpresentedwithnewconceptsandreallifesituations.

● Criticalthinkingexercisesandactivitiesareincorporatedacross thecurriculum.

● Studentsengageindecision-makingthroughinvolvementin StudentGovernmentandCampusMinistryparticipation.

● Incollaborationwithteachers,studentsareencouragedtothink criticallywhenutilizingInternetsourcesasresearchandlearning tools.

Proficientlearnerswhodemonstrateknowledgeoftheircurricular areasofstudy.

● Studentsinallcoreclassestakebenchmarkandexitexamsusedto measurestudentgrowthandevaluateeffectivenessofinstruction.

● Studentsinallcoursessitforcorefinalexamsalignedtocourse standardstherebypromotingevaluationoflearningthatis consistentandequitablyrigorous.

● Studentlearningismeasuredthroughavarietyofstandardized assessmentsincludingPSAT8/9,PSAT/NMSQT,STAR,SAT, ACT,AP,andIBexaminations.

● Studentsareencouragedtorecognizetheinterrelationofspecific contentareasasdeliveredthroughcrosscurricularinstruction.

Responsiblecitizenswhorespectthemselvesandothers.

● Studentshavetheopportunityforself-reflectionandpersonal growththroughparticipationinretreatsateachgradelevel.

● Studentsdevelopanappreciationforthediverseculturesofthe schoolcommunitythroughvariouscurricularandco-curricular activities.

● Students,upongraduation,areprovidedwithopportunityfor self-assessmentoftheireducationalexperienceandattainmentof theintegralstudentoutcomes.

● Studentsareencouragedtoexhibitself-discipline,integrity,and sociallyresponsiblebehaviorbothinandoutoftheclassroom throughthecollaborativeeffortsoftheentireschoolcommunity.

RequiredCourses

Inmeetingminimumacademicrequirementsforgraduation,certain coursesarerequiredofallstudents. Studentsmaynottakethese coursesinadvanceofgradelevelnoroutsideof theregularcurriculum. Permissiontotakeanyclassesoff-campusmustbeobtainedinwriting fromtheAssistantPrincipal,Academicspriortoregisteringintheclass.

AcademicRequirementsforGraduation

InordertoearnadiplomafromBishopAmatHighSchool,thestudent mustfullymeet,inadvance,thefollowingminimumacademic requirements:

Theology 40credits

English 45credits

Mathematics 30credits

SocialStudies* 30credits

LaboratoryScience** 20credits

WorldLanguage 20credits

PhysicalEducation 10credits

VisualandPerformingArts10credits

ComputerScience 5credits

Electives 60credits

PassHealthEducation

ChristianService 80hours

Total 270credits

*SocialStudiesrequirementsmustincludeEconomicsandU.S. Government. **LaboratorySciencerequirementsmustincludeBiology andChemistry.

ParticipationinGraduationCeremonyRequirements

Thefollowinginformationexplainsthepoliciesregardinggraduation fromBishopAmatHighSchool:

1.Participationinthegraduationexercisesisaprivilegewhicha studentearnsasaresultof:

a.completingtherequired270unitsofcreditforgraduation

b.satisfyingallfinancialobligations,includingtuition,fees, familyassistancehoursandfines

c.returningalluniformsandequipment

d.meetingbehavioralexpectationsinregardtoconduct e.completingtherequired80hoursofChristianService

2.Thereisanon-refundablegraduationfee. Thisfeecoversthecost oftheBaccalaureateandGraduationceremonies,SeniorLuau, SeniorDinner,graduationcapandgownandotherseniorevents specifictograduation.

3.AseniorwillnotbeallowedtoparticipateintheGraduation ceremony(walk)ifthestudent: a.failstoearnthe270creditsrequiredforgraduation b.failstocompletetherequired80hoursofChristianService c.receivesafailingsemestergradeinarequiredsubject d.failstomeettheotherrequirementsspecifiedabove

4.StudentswhodonotparticipateintheGraduationceremonyfor anyofthereasonslistedabovewillreceiveadiplomaonlyafter thoserequirementshavebeensatisfied.

DualEnrollment

TheDualEnrollmentprogramatBishopAmatHighSchool,in partnershipwithMountSanAntonioCollege(Mt.SAC),offersa uniqueopportunityforhighschoolstudentstotakecollegecourses taughtbycollegeprofessorsdirectlyontheirhighschoolcampus.This programallowsstudentstoexperiencecollege-levelcourseworkwhile stillinhighschool,atnocosttothem.Thesecoursesareopentoall Mt.SACstudentsandadheretoMt. SAC'sdeadlinesand requirements.StudentsparticipatingintheDualEnrollmentprogram areconsideredMt.SACstudentsandhaveaccesstoalltheresources andfacilitiesavailabletoMt.SACstudents,providinga comprehensiveandenrichingeducationalexperience.

CollegeCourses

BishopAmatHighSchoolmayacceptcollegecoursesforcreditin ordertomakeupafailinggradewhenthemake-upclassisnot availableatBishopAmatduringthesummer.

Inthesecases,thefollowingconditionsmustbemet:

1.ThestudentmustobtainapprovaloftheAssistantPrincipal, Academicsbeforetheclassistaken. Theappropriatecollegeform andcoursedescriptionmustbepresented.

2.Uponcompletionofthecourse,thestudentmustrequestanofficial transcriptbemailedtotheStudiesOffice.

3.Ingeneral,tensemesterunitsofhighschoolcreditwillbeawarded forathree-unitcollegecourse. Noneofthesetransferclasseswill becountedintheGPA.

HighSchoolCoursesforTransfer

Ingeneral,coursesfromotherhighschoolsarenottransferableto BishopAmatforcreditortoaffectGPA. ROP,AdultSchool,Night School,andotherspecialprogramcoursesarenotaccepted. Theonly exceptiontothisisstudentswhoareapplyingforadmission,or re-admission,toBishopAmatastheirtranscriptswillhavetobe evaluatedaspartoftheadmissionsprocess.

BASICPROGRAMOFSTUDIES

Freshmen 0-70creditscompleted Theology Biology English PEorBandorDance Mathematics ComputerScience& WorldLanguagesor FreshmanComposition StudySkills orAPHumanGeography

Sophomore

70-140creditscompleted Theology ChemistryorElective English SocialStudies Mathematics Elective WorldLanguages

Junior 140-210creditscompleted Theology Chemistry(ifnottakeningrade10) English Elective Mathematics Elective SocialStudies

Senior 210-270creditscompleted Theology Elective English Elective SocialStudies Elective Elective

COURSEOFFERINGS

Pleasenote:Allclassesmarkedin bold areweightedintheBishop AmatGPA. Allclassesmarkedwith*aresemesterclasses.

Business/ComputerScience

DigitalLiteracy* DataAnalysis* Accounting DirectedLabStudies IntroductiontoBusiness* WebDesign* GameDesign* PersonalFinance APComputerSciencePrinciples

English

FreshmanComposition* APEnglishLiterature

HonorsComposition&LiteratureI HonorsBritishLiterature

EnglishIEnglishIV

TheShortStory* HonorsComposition&LiteratureII

LiteratureandFilm*EnglishII

LiteratureofSport* APEnglishLanguage

Journalism HonorsAmericanLiterature

CreativeWriting* EnglishIII

Speech* IBEnglishHL1

Shakespeare* IBEnglishHL2

PoetryandComposition* ScienceFiction&FantasyLiterature*

VisualandPerformingArts

DigitalPhotography ArtI

AdvancedBand ArtII

MusicAppreciation ArtHistory

LancerChorus ChamberSingers

Yearbook HnrsYearbookAdv.Design&Publishing Instruments BeginningDance

IntermediateDance DanceProduction

APStudioArt APArtHistory

DigitalArtandDesignTheaterArts

TechnicalTheater&Design HonorsChamberSingers

WorldLanguage

LatinI SpanishI

LatinII AcceleratedSpanishI

FrenchI SpanishII

FrenchII AcceleratedSpanishII

IBFrenchHL1 SpanishIII

IBFrenchHL2 APSpanishLanguage&Culture

IBLatinHL1 IBSpanishHL1

IBLatinHL2 IBSpanishHL2

FamilyandConsumerScience

ClothingI ChildDevelopment Fashion,Textiles&ApparelClothingII

Mathematics

HonorsAlgebraI AdvancedAlgebra/Trigonometry

AlgebraI APPreCalculus

Pre-Algebra/AlgebraIAMathAnalysis

Algebra1B/Algebra1CStatistics

HonorsGeometry IntermediateAlgebra

Geometry APCalculusAB AlgebraII APCalculusBC

IBMathematicsSL HonorsAlgebraII/Trigonometry APStatistics

PhysicalEducation

BoysPE/Health BoysPESoccer

GirlsPE/Health BoysPEBasketball

PEDance/Health BoysPEBaseball

MarchingDynamics GirlsPEBasketball

PhysicalConditioning GirlsPESoccer

PEPepSquad GirlsPESoftball

BoysPEFootball PEVolleyball Fitness*

Theology

ChristinScripture* Christology* PaschalMystery* Christ’sMission*

ChristianVocations* ChristianMorality* Sacraments* WorldReligions*

ChristianDiscipleship SacredScripture* ChurchHistory* IntroductiontoCatholicism* SacredScripture*

Note: Each student,whetherCatholicornon-Catholic,isrequiredtobe enrolledintheprogramofTheologyforeachsemesterhe/sheattendsa Catholicschool. Classtime,assignments,andaccountabilityfor Theologyclassesarecomparabletothatofotheracademicareas.

Science

Physics HonorsPhysics

Biology HonorsBiology

AnatomyandPhysiology HonorsAnatomy&Physiology

Chemistry HonorsChemistry

APPhysics1 APBiology

APChemistry RoboticsEngineering

IBSports,Exercise&HealthSciencesSL SportsMedicine

SocialStudies

APEuropeanHistory APMacroeconomics* HonorsWorldHistory HonorsEconomics*

WorldHistory Economics*

APUSHistory APPsychology* HonorsUSHistory HonorsPsychology* CriminalJustice* Psychology*

USHistory USGovernment*

APGovernment&Politics* HonorsUSGovernment*

IBHistoryoftheAmericasHL1APHumanGeography IBHistoryoftheAmericasHL2IBEconomicsSL

Non-Departmental StudySkills

OfficeAide* StudyHall(Non-creditclass)*TutoringAide* TheoryofKnowledge(TOK)

TheologyCurriculum

Allschools,whetherarchdiocesan,parish,orthoseownedandoperated byreligiousorders,institutes,orgoverningboards,arerequiredtomeet thefollowingCatholicidentitystandardsfromtheaccreditingagency forarchdiocesanschools,theWesternCatholicEducational Association:

● Theschoolhasamissionstatementandphilosophystatementthat indicatestheintegrationoftheCatholicfaithinallaspectsofthe school’slife.

● Theschoolprovidesregularopportunitiesfortheschool communitytoexperienceprayerandthesacraments.

● TheschoolhasaTheologycurriculumandinstructionthatis faithfultoCatholicChurchteachingsandmeetstherequirements assetforthbytheU.S.ConferenceofCatholicBishops.

● ThelocalordinaryapprovesthosewhoteachtheCatholicfaith (Canon805)andthereisongoingformationforcatecheticaland instructionalcompetence.

● Theschoolmaintainsanactivepartnershipwithparents/guardians whosefundamentalconcernisthespiritualandacademiceducation oftheirchildren(Canon796).

● Theschoolhasaservice-orientedoutreachtotheChurchandcivic communityaftertheexampleofJesusChrist,whosaid,“Ihave givenyouanexamplesothatyoumaycopy whatIhavedoneto you”(Jn13:15).

● Theschoolusessigns,sacramentals,traditions,andritualsofthe CatholicChurch.

● Allschoolpersonnelareactivelyengagedinbringingthegood newsofJesusintothetotaleducationalexperience.

APCourses

BishopAmatHighSchoolhasanextensiveAPProgram. Thisprogram isacooperativeeducationalendeavorbetweensecondaryschoolsand collegesanduniversities. Itallowshighschoolstudentstoundertake college-levelacademiclearning. Studentscanreceiveadvanced

placement,collegecredits,orbothfromthousandsofcollegesand universitiesthatparticipateintheAPProgram StudentsenrolledinthesecoursesarerequiredtotaketheAPexamin May. Afeeischargedforthisexam. WiththeexceptionofWorld Languages,studentswhoarenotenrolledinanAPcoursemaynot challengeanAPExam. StudentswhowishtochallengeaWorld LanguageAPexammustmaketheirintentionsknownbyobtainingthe permissionoftheAPTestingCoordinatorbyOctober15.

Duringthe2024-2025schoolyear,thefollowingAdvancedPlacement coursesareoffered: APHumanGeography,APBiology,AP Precalculus,APCalculusAB,APCalculusBC,APEnglishLanguage, APEnglishLiterature,APEuropeanHistory,APMacroeconomics,AP SpanishlanguageandCulture,APStudioArt,APU.S.Governmentand Politics,APU.S.History,APPhysics1,APPsychology,APStatistics, APComputerSciencePrinciplesandAPArtHistory.

ThereisanexamfeeforeachAPexam. StudentswhodropanAPclass afterexamshavebeenorderedwillberequiredtopaytheexamfeeplus anunusedexamfeewhichischargedtotheschoolbyCollegeBoard. IfastudentcommencesanAPcourseinthesecondsemesterand decidestodropthecourse,theywillberesponsiblefortheexamfee plustheunusedexamfee,ifthecourseisdroppedafterMarch15. StudentswhodonotshowupfortheirAPexamwhodonothavean excuseapprovedbytheCollegeBoardareresponsiblefortheexamfee andtheunusedexamfee. Studentswhoadvisetheschoolofaserious illnesswillberequiredtoproduceadoctor’snoteinordertositfora lateAPexam.

Studentsrequestingconsiderationforafeereductionperexammust providetheschool’sAPCoordinatorwithacopyoftheparent/guardian 2023incometaxreturn,page1,showingtotalhouseholdadjustedgross income. ApprovalforconsiderationmustbemadebyOctober15.

InternationalBaccalaureateProgram

Since2005,BishopAmatHighSchoolhasbeenauthorizedtoofferthe InternationalBaccalaureate(IB)Diplomacurriculumtoacademically motivatedeleventhandtwelfthgradestudents.

Studentsapplyfor acceptanceintotheIBDiplomaprogramduringthe secondsemesterofthesophomoreyear. Acceptanceisbasedupon academicperformanceingradesnineandten,teacher recommendations,andcompletionoftheprogramapplication.

AllIBDiplomacandidatesmustsuccessfullycompletestudyineachof thesixsubjectgroupsdepictedbelowintheIBhexagon. Atleastthree subjectsarestudiedattheHigherLevel(twoyearcourse),the remainingsubjectsattheStandardLevel(oneyearcourse). IBDiploma candidatesmustearnsatisfactoryscoreson culminatingexaminationsforeachofthesix academicsubjectsinadditiontosuccessful completionofthreeadditionalrequirementssubmissionofanindependentresearch paper(ExtendedEssay),participationin extracurricularserviceactivities(CAS),and enrollmentintheTheoryofKnowledge course(TOK). AllstudentsenrolledinanIBcoursearerequiredtotake thecorrespondingIBexaminMay.

program. Closeattentionshouldbegiventopre-requisitesand minimumgraderequirementsforhigherlevelandhonorsclasses. Parentsareencouragedtotakeanactiveroleinthisprocess.

StudentsreceivefinalschedulesinearlyAugust.Everyefforthasbeen madetoaccommodatecourseselections;however,specificclasses cannotbeguaranteedduetopotentialschedulingconflictsandlimited sessionavailability.Schedulingerrorsareresolvedbythecounselors beforeschoolstarts.Allcorrectionsmustbefinalizedwithinthefirst twoweeksofthesemester.Teacherand/orperiodchangesarenot permitted. Ascheduleofastudentmayonlybechangedinthe followingcases:

1.whenacoursehasbeenincorrectlyscheduled

2.whenagraduationrequirementhasnotbeenmet

3.whenthereisaconflictinthestudent’sschedule

4.whenacollegetowhichthestudentisapplyinghasspecific entrancerequirements

5.whenastudenthasfailedonesemesterofatwo-semestercourse

6.fordisciplinaryreasons

7.administrativereasons

GRADINGPOLICIESANDPROCEDURES

GradingScale

A =95-100

A- =90-94

B =85-89

B- =80-84

C =75-79

C-=70-74

D =60-69

F =59andbelow

CR=Creditearned(passing)

NC= Nocreditorgradeearnedduetodeficientperformance

NG= Nocreditorgradeearnedduetoexcessiveabsences

I=Incomplete(Nocreditorgradegivenuntilstudent completesthefinalexamination)

GradePointAverage

Thecumulativegradepointaverage(GPA)isdeterminedbyusinga pointsystem. AllcoursesexceptPhysicalEducationcoursesandOffice Aide/TutoringAideareusedinthedeterminationoftheGPA. To calculatetheGPA,addthetotalnumberofgradepointstogether,and dividebythetotalnumberofcoursestaken. Thepointsystemisas follows:

AorA-=4points

BorB-= 3points

Studentsandparentsseekingmoredetailedinformationpertainingto academicprerequisitesandrequirementsoftheprogramshouldcontact theofficeoftheIBCoordinatororvisitwww.ibo.org.

CourseSelectionandRegistration

Studentsselectandregisterforcoursesinthesecondsemestereach year. Courseselectionisconductedbygradelevelthroughthe combinedeffortsoftheCounselingDepartmentandtheIB Coordinator. Studentsareencouragedtoplanoutafour-yearacademic

CorC-=2points

D=1point

F=0points

Honors,AdvancedPlacementandIBcoursesreceiveaweighted consideration. Forthesecourses:

AorA-=5points

BorB-=4points

CorC-=3points

D=1point

F=0points

GradingSystem

Teachersuseavarietyofindicatorstoassessstudentperformance. Someofthemoremeasurableindicatorsinclude: homeworkand classworkassignments,testsandquizzes,participation,projects,and semesterexams. Eachacademicdepartmenthasgradingpoliciesthat teachersuseincalculatinggrades.Thesepoliciesareexplainedtothe studentsandparentsinthecoursesyllabusprovidedatthebeginningof

thesemester. Parentsshouldbeawarethateachstudentwillhavean averageoftwohoursofhomeworkeachnight. Thisincludeswritten work,reading,andstudying.

SemesterFailures

Studentsreceivingafailinggradeatthesemesterarerequiredtoattend SummerSchoolatBishopAmatHighSchoolinthesummer immediatelyfollowingthefailure. Regardlessofwhetherthefailure wasinarequirementorelective,andregardlessofthetotalnumberof creditsastudenthas,aBishopAmatsummerclassmustbetakenfor eachsemesterfailurereceived.

Wherethisisnotpossibleduetocourseavailability,arrangementsareto bemadedirectlythroughtheAssistantPrincipal,Academics. Ifa studentfailsarequiredcourse,he/shemustretakethesamesubject. Ifa studentfailsanelectivecourse,he/sheneedstomakeuponlythe credits. Onecoursemustbetakenforeachsemesterfailure. Students whofailtocompletethenecessarysummercoursesmaybeaskedto withdrawinthefall.

StudentSuccessInterventionProgram

AstudentmaybeplacedintheStudentSuccessInterventionProgram ifitisdeterminedthatthecombinationofgradesachievedbythe studentinanysemesterwarrantssuchaction.Forexample,anystudent whoreceivesfourF'sinasinglesemestermaybeplacedinthis program.

Ineachcase,acontractwillbewrittenenactingsuchtermsasbest motivatethestudenttoimprove.Amongthetermswillbethesuccessful completionofallcoursesattemptedduringthenewsemesterand attendanceatsummerschool.Othertermsmayincludeexclusionfrom extracurricularactivitiesandathletics.

AcademicTermination

Theschool,actingthroughthePrincipal,reservestherighttorequirea studentwhoreceivesfourormoresemesterfailuresorwholosescredit infourormoreclassesduetoexcessiveabsences,towithdrawfrom school. Beforedoingso,thePrincipalwillordinarilyinstructthe AssistantPrincipal,AcademicstoconveneameetingoftheAcademic ReviewBoardforthepurposeofpermittingthestudenttopetitionfor therighttoremaininschool. ThePrincipalwillconsiderthe recommendationoftheAcademicReviewBoardbeforemakinga decision. Astudentpermitted,underthesecircumstances,toremainin schoolwillbeplacedonAcademicProbation.

FinalExams

Allstudentsareexpectedtotaketheirfinalexams, bothPartAandPart B,duringthescheduledtimeattheendofeachsemester. Studentswho misssemesterexamsduringthefirstsemesterareexpectedtocomplete theirexamswithinthefirst10schooldaysofthesecondsemester directlywiththeteacheroftheclass. Studentswhomisssemester examsattheendofthesecondsemesterareexpectedtocompletetheir examsduringthesecondweekofSummerSchooldirectlywiththe DirectorofStudies. Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytocoordinateadate andtimetomakeupexams.

AnystudentwhohasoutstandingfinancialobligationstoBishopAmat HighSchoolwillneedtoobtainclearancefromtheFinanceOfficeprior totakingPartBoffinalexams.Oncefinancialclearancehasbeen obtained,instructionswillbegiventothestudentonhowtomake-up PartB. Alloutstandingfinancialobligationsmustbeclearedbeforethe beginningofthenextacademicyear.

GRADEREPORTS

ProgressReportsandReportCards

Theschoolissuestwoprogressreportsandonereportcardeach semester. Progressreportsareavailableonlineandsemesterreport cardsaremailedhometoallfamilies,aswellasavailableonline. These

reportsincludegradesandcommentsonconductandacademic performance. Attendancerecordsarealsoincludedonsemesterreport cards. Progressreportcardsissuedinthe7thand14thweeksofthe semesterwillreflectthestudent’sprogressintheclassto-date.Low gradesonthe14thweekreportsareindicatorsthatastudentmightfail andcreditmaynotbeearnedatthesemester. Attheendofthe semester,thereportcardwillreflectthefinallettergrade. Onlythe finalsemestergradesappearonthestudent’stranscripts.

OnlineParentPortal

Parentsmaymonitortheprogressoftheirstudent’sgrades,assignments, andattendanceviatheParentPortalwhichcanbefoundonourschool’s website. Accesscodeswillbedistributedtoparentsoffreshmenand newstudentsinthestudentschedulepacketsdistributedinAugust. Duringtheyear,parentcodesareavailablethroughtheschool Registrar.

Pleaserefertothe“ParentPortalUserGuide”intheLancerLifeasit describesthestepbystepprocesstoviewgrades,daily attendance, accessonlineprogressreports,aswellasotherfeaturesrelatedtobeing anAmatparent. Aftereachgradingperiod,parentsmayselectfromthe “grades”tab“Progress/StudentReportCard”toviewfinalgrades. TheParentPortalwillbeclosedattheendofeachsemesterfromthe firstdayofexamstothedayreportcardsareavailableonlineand mailed. Forquestionsaboutindividualgrades,contacttheteachers directlythroughtheirfacultyemailaddresses. Foreachfaculty member,theemailaddressconsistsofthefirstinitialoftheteacher’s firstname,followedbythelastname@bishopamat.org. Forquestions aboutthegradingandreportprocesses,pleasecalltheAssistant Principal,Academics..

REPORTCARDCOMMENTS

AcademicComments

1 Overalloutstandingstudent

2 Studentiswellprepared

3 Outstandingeffort

4 Goodeffort

5 Unsatisfactoryeffort

6 Outstandingparticipation

7 Goodparticipation

8 Unsatisfactoryparticipation

9 Toofrequentlyabsent

10 Someassignmentsnotcompletedontime

11 Studentfailstomakeupworkwhenabsent

12 Failstocompleteassignmentsregularly

13 Poorproject/essaygrade

14 Projectnotcompletedontime

15 Lowquiz/testgrades

16 Poormidterm/finalexamgrade

17 Inconsistentqualityofwork

18 Studentisofteninattentive

19 Failstobringrequireditemstoclass

20 Studentdoesnotseekhelp

21 Studentisworkingbelowability

22 Parentcontactteacher

23 Studenthasimprovedinthisclass

ConductComments

G Thestudent’sclassroomconduct/citizenshiphabitsareGOOD

C ThestudentsometimesneedsCORRECTION

N Theconduct/citizenshiphabitsofthestudentNEEDIMPROVEMENT

U Theconduct/citizenshiphabitsofthisstudentareUNSATISFACTORY

TeacherConferences

Familiesaregiventheopportunitytomeetbrieflywithteachersafter the7thweekProgressReportinthefirstsemester. Afterthe7thweek ProgressReportinthesecondsemester,teacherswillcontacttheparents ofstudentswhoarenotontracktosuccessfullycompletetheirclass.

Parentsareencouragedtocontacttheteachersbyemailtorequest additionalappointments,asnecessary. Teachersremainoncampusuntil 3:30p.m.forsuchpurposes. Appointmentsoutsideofschoolhours mustbeatatimeconvenienttobothparties. Parentsareexpectedto makearrangementswithateacherbeforecomingtocampusandto checkinatthemainofficeuponarrival.

ACADEMICHONORS

HonorRoll

AsemesterHonorRollispublishedtoproviderecognitiontostudents forsuperioracademicachievement. TheHonorRollisbasedonthe officialGPAoftheschoolandtakesintoaccountweightedaswellas regularclasses. FirstHonorsisgiventostudentswhoearnaGPAof3.5 orhigher. SecondHonorsisgiventostudentswhoearnaGPAof 3.00-3.49.

AcademicAwardsAssemblies

BishopAmatHighSchoolstronglybelievesingivingrecognitionto studentswhodemonstrateacademicexcellenceinvariousdisciplines. Eachyear,academicawardsarepresentedduringclassassembliesheld justpriortothecloseoftheacademicyear. Aspecialeveningassembly isheldforseniors. Insomecases,studentsmustsubmitrequired documentationbyspecificdeadlinesinordertoberecognizedatthe assemblies.

GraduationwithHonors

Atgraduation,honorsareconferredonanystudentwhohasearneda cumulativeGPAof3.0. Specificawardsinclude:

● GoldMedal StudentswillbeeligibletoweartheGoldMedaliftheygraduate withFirstHonorsbyearningacumulativeGPAof4.0orhigher.

● BronzeMedal

StudentswillbeeligibletoweartheBronzeMedaliftheygraduate withFirstHonorsbyearningacumulativeGPA3.5-3.99.

● SecondHonorsCertificate

CertificateswillbepresentedattheSeniorAwardsAssemblyto studentswhograduatewithSecondHonorsbyearninga cumulativeGPAof3.0-3.49.

DistinguishedScholarsProgram

TheDistinguishedScholarsProgramcelebratestheachievementsof studentswhochallengethemselvesacademicallythroughthesuccessful completionofarigorousscheduleofcourseworkintheschool’s AdvancedPlacementand/orInternationalBaccalaureateprograms. Studentsmustfulfillallacademic,attendance,andextendedChristian ServicerequirementsinordertoberecognizedasaDistinguished Scholarupongraduation.

RequirementsforDistinguishedScholarrecognitionatgraduation include:

AcademicRequirements

Thestudentmust havemaintainedacumulativeGPAof3.5orhigher, havingselectedoneofthefollowingacademicoptions:

1.InternationalBaccalaureateOption-achievementoftheIB DiplomaProgramCandidatestatusbytheIBO

2.HybridOption-successfulcompletionofatleastsixAPand/orIB courses(includingtakingallrequiredexams)

*DiplomaCandidateswhomissanexam,failtocompletean internalassessmentorotherwiseneglectrequirementsofthe programwillnotachieveDistinguishedScholarstatus.

AttendanceRequirement -Thestudentmustmaintaina90% attendancerateinallcourses.

ChristianServiceRequirement -Thestudentmustcompletea minimumof120servicehoursbyAprilofthesenioryear

Studentsseekingmoreinformationregardingprogramspecificsshould contacttheiracademiccounselor.

ValedictorianandSalutatorian

ThecriteriafortheselectionoftheValedictorianandSalutatorian include:

1.SoundcharacterasdefinedbytheGospels

2.ArecordofservicetotheBishopAmatHighSchoolFamilyduring thestudent’shighschoolcareer

3.Noteworthyacademicachievement

4.Abilitytocomposeanddeliveraspeech

5.Acceptableconductrecord(noseriousdisciplinaryviolations)

TheprocessfortheselectionoftheValedictorianandSalutatorianisas follows:

1.Duringthesecondsemester,thelistoftheseniorswithaGPAof 4.25orabovewillbedistributedtothefaculty.

2.Theseseniorswillbeinvitedtoapplyforthepositionsby completinganapplicationquestionnairewhichwilladdress,in particular,theareascoveredbytheelectioncriteria.

3.Theapplicationquestionnairewillbemadeavailabletothe faculty whowillbeinvitedtorecommendsuperiorapplicants.Four applicantswillbeselected.

4.Eachofthefourstudentswillbeinvitedtodeliverathreeminute speechbeforeapaneloffacultyjudges. Thejudges’comment sheetswillbesubmittedtothePrincipal.

5.Allofthefacultywillbeinvitedtocomment,inwriting,onanyof thefinalists.

6.Usingthecriteriaforselection,thePrincipalwillselectthe ValedictorianandSalutatorianbasedontheresultsofthespeaking process,thestudentapplicationsandtheinputofthefaculty.

7.TheValedictorianandSalutatorianwillspeakatgraduation.

8.Therunners-upcandidateswillbeinvitedtospeakattheSenior AwardsAssembly.

SCHOLARSHIPORGANIZATIONS

CaliforniaScholarshipFederation

ThepurposeoftheCaliforniaScholarshipFederation(CSF)istofoster higherstandardsofscholarship,citizenship,andservice. Membership isopentostudentsinthe10th,11th,and12thgrades. Therearetwo kindsofmembership:activeandinactive.

Inordertofosterhighstandardsofscholarship,eligibilityisbasedon attributesdefinedbyanacademicpointsystem(A=3;B=1,orA=4; B=2ifanhonorsclass,foruptotwohonorsclasses). Thetotalnumber ofpointsearnedmustbeatleast10basedonamaximumoffiveclasses withanemphasisonUC“AtoG”list. A“D”or“F”grade,orpoor reportsofcitizenship,disqualifythestudent.

Applicantswhomakethegradeandcitizenshiprequirementsare consideredinactivemembers. Althoughserviceisnotarequirementfor eligibility,serviceishighlyrecommendedandisanadditional requirementforconsiderationasanactivemember. Tomeettheservice requirementforactivemembership,thestudentmustprovidethree hoursoftutoringserviceeachsemesterthroughtheschool’stutoring program. Inaddition,activemembersmustparticipateinthe organization’smeetingsandactivities.

Applicationsareacceptedduringthefirstthreeweeksofthesemester. Studentsmustreapplyeachsemesterthattheyareeligible. Four semestersofmembership,includingonesemesterusingseniorgrades, arerequiredinordertograduateasaCSFSealbearer.AllSealbearers

willreceivecertificatesofmembershipandtheCSFChapterSealwill beaffixedtotheirdiploma. SealBearerswhohavebeenactive membersforatleastfoursemesterswillwearagoldcordatgraduation.

NationalHonorSociety

TheNationalHonorSociety(NHS)isanationalorganization. Thegoal ofeachchapteristocreateanenthusiasmforscholarship,service, leadershipandcharacteramongitsmembers. Itissponsoredbythe facultyasameansofpromoting,inourstudents,bothacademic excellenceandschoolandcommunityservice.

Studentsinthe10th,11th,and12thgradeswhomaintaina3.30 cumulativeGPAareeligibletoreceiveaninvitationtoseek membershipintheNHS. AftercompletingtheNHSinformationform, finalselectionisdeterminedbytheFacultySelectionCommitteeandis basedontheextentofthestudent’scommitmenttoservice,leadership, andpositivecharacter. Tobeconsideredformembership,thestudent mustdemonstratearecordofservicetotheschooland/orthegreater community. Additionally,thestudentmustbeaparticipantinatleast oneofthefollowingcategories:schoolleadership,athletics,active schoolclubororganization,otherschool/communitygroup. All applicantsmustcompleteatleast18hoursofservicepersemester.

Onceselected,membersarerequiredtomaintaina3.30cumulative GPA,aswellastheircommunityandschoolinvolvement.Studentswho failtomaintainthestandardswhichearnedtheirmembershiporwho areputondisciplinaryprobationwillbeplacedonprobationwithNHS andmustmeetwiththeFacultySelectionCommitteewhichcouldresult intheirdismissalfromNHS.Studentswhomaintaincontinuous membershipforfoursemesterswillgraduateasNHSGraduate Memberssignifiedbywearingablueandgoldcordatgraduation. Studentswhomaintaincontinuousmembershipforsixsemesterswill graduatewithcordsandwillhavetheNHSSealaffixedtotheir diplomas. Seniorstudentswhoaremembersingoodstandingarealso eligibletoapplyforspecialNHSscholarships.

GENERALINSTRUCTIONALINFORMATION

TextbookPurchases

BishopAmatutilizesan AmazonStorefront toassistfamiliesin purchasingcoursetextbooks.

BishopAmatdoesnotcondoneorsupportparentspurchasingteacher editionsoftextbooksfortheirstudentstouseasaneducational resource.Assuch,anystudentwhoisobservedusing ateacheredition ofanytextbookoncampuswillhavehis/herbookconfiscatedandheld indefinitely.Parentsareresponsibleforensuringthattheirstudentshave allappropriatecoursematerials,whichincludesthedesignatedstudent editionoftherequiredtextbook.

ControversialIssues

Thosetopicsofareligious,moral,social-politicalorscientificnature whichhavedefinite,butdifferingopinionsamongrecognized theologians,moralists,socialscientists,andscientistsareconsideredto becontroversial. AsaCatholicschool,wearecommittedtothe teachingsoftheChurchinmattersoffaithandmorals. Wearenotfree toacceptorrejecttheseteachings. However,withissuesthatarenotin violationofthoseprinciples,teacherswillhandlecontroversialmatters inamannersuitedtotherangeofknowledge,maturityandcompetence ofthestudentsandwilldealwithconflictissuesasimpartiallyandas objectivelyaspossible. Parentswhohaveconcernsaboutthehandling ofsuchissuesshoulddiscussthoseconcernswiththeteacher. If,after talkingwiththeteacher,theparentcontinuestobeconcerned,the ConcernReviewProcess(pg.34),AcademicArea,shouldbefollowed.

FieldTrips

Fieldtripsmustbeeducationalinnatureandrelatedtothecurriculum andcontentofthecourseofstudy. Theschoolhasestablisheddefinite

guidelinesandsystematicproceduresforsuchtrips. Theremustbe adequatesupervisionontrips,andschoolrulesofconductmustbe maintained. Fortripsoutsidethe100-mileradiusoftheschool, guidelinesmustincludeconsiderationoftheabilityoftheparentsto incurcosts,thefinancialimpactofthetriponotherschoolfund-raising activities,andclassworkmissedbythestudents. Overnighttripsmust haveacleareducationalpurposeandrequireadditionalstudent insuranceavailablefromtheArchdiocese. ThePrincipalistoconsult withtheRegionalSupervisorpriortoanyovernighttrips(except retreats). (Admin.VI-6,ExcursionsandFieldTrips). Permission,in writing,mustbeobtainedfromaparentorguardianbeforeastudentcan participate. Theschoolreservestherighttoprohibitastudentfrom attendingafieldtripforacademic,attendance,disciplinary,orfinancial reasons.

Library

TheBrutocaoLibraryisaspaceforstudentstostudy,collaborate,and receivepeer-tutoring. Thelibraryisgenerallyopenforstudentuse before schoolandafterschool. Thelibraryisalsoavailableforteachers toreserveaheadoftimetoconducttheirclasses,ifneeded.

StudentRecords

Parentsofcurrentlyenrolledorformerstudentshaveanabsoluteright ofaccesstoanyandallstudentrecordsrelatedtotheirchildrenwhich aremaintainedbyschooldistrictsorprivateschools.(FamilyRights andPrivacyAct,1974).

Bydefinition,“parent”meansanaturalparent,anadoptiveparent,ora legalguardian. Underfederallaw,thiscanincludeanindividualacting asaparentofthestudentintheabsenceofanaturalparentorguardian.

“Access”meansapersonalinspectionandreviewofarecordoran accuratecopyofarecord,receiptofanaccuratecopyofarecord,an oraldescriptionorcommunicationofarecord,oranaccuratecopyofa recordandarequesttoreleaseacopyofanyrecord.

Incasesofalegalseparationand/ordivorce,Californiastatelawgives onlythecustodialparenttheright:

a.toconsenttothereleaseofrecords(unlessbothparentshave notifiedtheschoolinwritingofamutualagreementtopermit eitherparenttoauthorizerelease.)

b.tochallengethecontentofrecords.

c.towriteresponsestoinformationregardingdisciplinaryaction tobeincludedintherecord. Thenon-custodialparenthasall theotherrightsofaparent.

SummerSchool

SummerSchoolisopenforenrollmenttostudentsattendingBishop AmatHighSchool,aswellasotherCatholichighschoolsandpublic highschools. SummerSchoolhourstotal60hoursofclassroom instructionforeachfivecreditcourse. IfastudentenrollsinSummer School,parentsshouldnotmaketravelplanswhichinterferewith attendance. Studentsabsentmorethanthreedayswillnotreceive credit. Noexceptionswillbemade.

Coursesareofferedforpre-ninthgradestudentstostrengthenskillsin EnglishorMathematicsandarenon-creditcourses. Otherenrichment andadvancementcoursesarealsoavailable. Currentstudentsmay selectfrommake-up,elective,oradvancementcourses,asoffered. Any studentwishingtotakeenrichmentcoursesoffcampusduringSummer SchoolmustobtainwrittenpermissionfromtheAssistantPrincipal, Academicspriortoenrollment.Collegecoursestakenforplacementin advancedscienceandmathematicscoursesmaybetaken. Adult Education,ROP andotherkindsofcoursesarenottransferablefor BishopAmatcredit. (seepg.7)

Transcripts

RequestsforthereleaseoftranscriptsmustbemadethroughParchment atleast3-5businessdaysinadvance. Atranscriptwillbesentupon requesttoanyschooloremployer. Thereisa$6chargeforeachofficial transcriptrequested. CounselorsandtheStudiesOfficecannotrelease transcriptstostudents;Parchmentmustbeused.Ahistoricallistof classesandgradesforeachstudentcanbelocatedthroughtheStudent andParentsPortals.

Anyerrorsinthetranscriptshouldbebroughttotheattentionofthe StudiesOfficeimmediately. Parentshavearighttochecktheirchild’s permanent,cumulativefilelocatedintheStudiesOffice. Arrangements forsuchareviewshouldbemadeinadvance,andthefilemustbe reviewedinthepresenceofanadministrator. Requestsshouldbemade inpersonorbyemail.

TransferofAcademicRecords

AstudentwhowithdrawsfromBishopAmatwillhaveanofficialcopy ofhis/hertranscriptreleaseddirectlytoanotherschoolonlyuponthe writtenrequestoftheparentoruponwrittennotificationofenrollment fromthestudent’snewschool.Parentsareexpectedtonotifythe StudiesOfficeinwritingifthestudentwillnotbereturningtothe schoolattheendofthesemesterorisnotre-registeringforthe followingyear. Requestsmustbemadeinpersonorbymail. Transcriptsmaybewithheldiffinancialobligationsarenotmet. StudentswhohavenottakenPartBoffinalexamswillreceivean “Incomplete”gradeonthesemesterreportcardandofficialtranscript. An“I”isavalidgrade.

Forastudenttransferringbeforetheendofasemester,arecordof completedcreditsfromprevioussemestersisnotedontheacademic transcript.Gradesatthetimeofwithdrawalarenotvalidforinclusion

ontheofficialtranscript.Parentswhoelecttowithdrawtheirstudent fromtheschoolpriortotheconclusionofasemestershouldrefertothe withdrawalpoliciesdelineatedonpage10ofLancerLife.

TUTORING

Ifastudentrequiresprivatetutoringorparentswishtohaveastudent tutoredinschoolsubjects,theparentsareresponsibleforengagingthe tutorandpayingalltutoringcosts. Theschooldoesnotassistparents in identifyingtutoringresources.

Teachersmaynotbepaidfortutoringstudentsassignedtotheirclasses. Withpriorpermissionfromtheprincipal,teachersmaytutorother studentswhoattendtheschoolandbepaidforsuchtutoringbythe parents.

Aschoolmayarrangewithindependentcontractorsorentities,whoare notteachersorstaffattheschool,toprovidetutoringonafeebasis. Independententitiesmusthaveappropriatelicenses,agreementsforuse ofthepremises,andinsurance. Alltutorsandentitiesmustcomplywith theproceduresandpoliciesoftheextendeddayprogramandthe ArchdiocesanGuidelinesforAdultsInteractingwithMinorsatParishor ParishSchoolActivitiesorEvents.

PeerTutoringServices

BishopAmatHighSchoolprovidesapeertutoringservicesponsoredby HonorSocietiesatnocost. Thisprogramisconductedfivedaysaweek beforeschoolandafterschool. Studentsseekingassistancewiththeir homeworkorinneedoftutoringinaparticularsubjectshouldreportto tutoringonthedaysandtimesscheduled. Inaddition,mostteachers providetutoringonascheduledbasisafterschool. Studentsare encouragedtoactivelyseekassistancewhenneeded.

CAMPUSMINISTRYANDCHRISTIANSERVICE

FatherJohnMontejano CampusChaplain

BishopAmatHighSchoolseekstoformacommunityoffaith-filled disciplescommittedtoChristiantruthbasedontheteachingsofthe RomanCatholicChurch. TheCampusMinistryCenteror“The Lighthouse”isaplacetobuildcommunityandculturethatprovides faith,hope,anddiscipleship. ThemissionofBishopAmat’sCampus MinistryProgramisfourfold:

● Tofosterafaithcommunityamongthestudents,faculty,and staffregardlessofreligiousaffiliation.

● TofosterandencourageapersonalrelationshipwithChrist throughtheSacramentsoftheEucharistandReconciliation thatmovesthemtoembracethecommitmenttolove,serve, andproclaimtheGoodNews.

● TofosterandencourageadevotiontotheBlessedMother.

● Tosupportandencouragethepastoral,spiritual,andmoral developmentoftheAmatfamily.

CampusMinistrycontinuesthemissionandmessageofJesusby creatingopportunitiesforstudentstoexperiencedailylivinginafaith communityandtodevelopafaithcommitmentandadesiretoserve others. Toachievethesegoals,CampusMinistryoffersthefollowing services:

LiturgicalCelebrations

● Massisofferedweeklyinourschoolchapel (Tuesday/ThursdaymorningandWednesdayatlunch)

● Monthlyschool-wideMass

● School-wideAdorationoftheBlessedSacrament

PrayerLife

● Eachdaybeginswithaschool-wideprayer

● Eachclassbeginswithaprayer

● Eachafternoonstartswithaschool-wideprayerafterlunch

SacramentofReconciliation

● AdventandLentenPenanceServices

● Bi-weeklyduringlunchintheChapel

● Byappointment

ClassRetreats

● Seniors:KairosRetreats

● Juniors:EmmausRetreats

● Sophomores:CaritasRetreat

● Freshmen:OneFullDayRetreat

SpiritualCounseling

SpiritualcounselingisavailablethroughtheOfficesoftheCampus MinisterandChaplain.

CommunitySupport-Funerals

AdeathinthefamilyisatimeofgrieffortheBishopAmat community. Shouldtherebeadeathintheimmediatefamilyofa student,theschoolencouragesthestudent’sreligionclassandteacherto attendthefuneralservicesasameansoflendingsupportandsympathy. Parentalpermissionforeachstudentisarrangedinadvance. Allother studentswhowishtoattendthefuneralarerequiredtobringaparental notespecifyingwhentheyaretoleaveandtoreturntoschool.

BishopAmatChristianServiceProgram

A. ChristianService

Eachyear,studentswillcompleteatleast20hoursofChristian Service.Inordertoreceivecreditfortheservice,studentsmust fulfillallthe requirements,responsibilities,andcommitmentsofa volunteertothesatisfactionoftheirsupervisor/teacher. Students maycountservicedone overtheprevioussummer,aslongas verificationcanbeobtained. Anorganizationmustbeapprovedby theChristianServiceModeratorBEFOREstudentsmaycomplete theirservice. Onlyoneofastudent’syearlyservicesmaybe *indirectservice(see below). Studentsneedtocompleteatleast3 hoursofservicefromeachofthefollowingcategories:

1. BishopAmatSchoolCommunityService- Studentswillbe involvedinservicethattakesplaceatBishopAmatorthrough programsofferedbyChristianService. TheCommunityService Projectmayalsobecompletedthroughaclubprojectorathletic teamproject.

2. FaithBasedCommunityService- Studentswillbeinvolvedin servicethattakesplacethroughtheirownfaithcommunity,a neighboringfaithcommunity,orafaith-basedinstitutionor school.

3. CommunityBasedService- Studentswillbeinvolvedinservice thatreachesouttothelocalcommunity.

Mr.JacobVowels CampusMinister

Mr.BernieKasilag ChristianServiceModerator

B.Stewardship

Studentsareaskedtoparticipateinoneofthevariousschool-wide drives. Howmuchstudentsgiveisuptothem. Weonlyaskthat theycontributetothedrives.

C.DailyChristianService

BeingadiscipleofChristisnotaweeklyoroccasionalpractice; ratheritisawayoflife. Infact,theearliestnamegivento Christianswas“PeopleoftheWay.” EarlyChristiansoftenwent againstthegrainofsociety,especiallyintheirgeneroustreatmentof thoseinneedofhelp. ChristianServiceismorethanjusta requirementtobecheckedoff;itisadailycalling. Inordertohelp thestudentsreflectonthis,weaskthatstudentsselectoneofthe CorporalWorksofMercyandoneoftheSpiritualWorksofMercy tofocusonduringtheschoolyear. Attheendoftheyear,wewill askthestudentstoreflectontheirexperiencelivingouttheWorks ofMercythattheyselected.

D.Reflection

Foreachservicecompleted,thestudentisexpectedtowritea reflectiononhis/herexperience. Thisisfoundonthebackofthe verificationsheet.

*IndirectServiceDescription:

● Anyformoffund-raisingactivityinwhichthestudentdidnot create,organize,implementandsupervisethefund-raiserand directlyinteractwiththeorganizationreceivingthefunds.

● Anymaterialcontributiontothecollectingofgoodsforanyof theaboveorganizationsthatdoesnotincludedistributionof thegoodstothoseforwhomtheywereintended.

● Letter-writingasadvocacy

● Clericalwork-filing,dataentry,returningbookstoa bookshelf,foldingflyersforamailing

ActivitiesthatareNEVERconsideredfordirectorindirectservice hours:

• Workdoneatfor-profitbusinesses

• Attendanceataconferenceinwhichthereisno implementationofskills/knowledgeaccruedinsomesortof community-basedprojectwithanonprofitorganization

• Baby-sittingforrelativesandfamilyfriends

• Activitiesinwhichtherewassomesortoftradeoffor payment

• Activitiesinwhichaparent,relativeorstudentistheonly supervisor

• Allformsofdutywithinafamilyand/orextendedfamily

• Politicalactivity(Unlessitisexpressly endorsedbythe UnitedStatesCatholicConferenceofBishops)

RecordingService

StudentsmustfilloutaServiceVerificationFormwithasignaturefrom theirsupervisor. FormsareavailablethroughtheBishopAmatwebsite andoutsidetheChristianServiceoffice. Thesesheetswillbecollected inAprilbythestudent’sSmallFaithCommunityFacultyAdvisor.

StudentsarerequiredtologtheirservicehoursontheirStudentPortal. Forthehourstobecredited,entriesmustbesupportedwithlegitimate paperworkwithaclearverifiablesignatureandcontactinformation. Studentswillperiodicallyturnintheirpaperworktotheirrespective facultyadviser.StudentswillagreetotheHONORCODEprompt beforesubmittingtheirentry.

Studentswhoarecurrentwiththeiryearlyservicerequirementsandare abletorender50+hoursofverifiedChristianserviceperyearwillbe recognizedforthisspecialachievement.

UnfilledServiceHours

Studentsthatfailtocompletetheyearly20-hourChristianService requirementwillberequiredtoenrollintheSummerSchoolChristian Serviceclass. SummerSchooltuitionandfeeswillapply.

FamilyMinistry

Thechurchhaslongtaughtthatparentsare thefirstcatechistsoftheirchildren. The homeisreferredtoasthedomesticchurch becauseitiswhereeachofusencounters Godonadailybasisthroughour relationships,prayers,andactivities. BishopAmatrecognizesourimportant partnershipwiththeparentsandguardians ofourstudents,especiallyintheareaof faithformation. In2016,weestablisheda FamilyMinistrytoprovideopportunities andresourcesforfamilies,sothatthey mayconnectthefaithformation experiencedatschooltotheirhomelife.

OpportunitiesandResources:

● FamilyMinistryAssignments throughTheologyclasses

● FamilyEveningsofReflection

● FamilycenteredChristianServiceprojects

● FamilyMass

● OnlineresourcesfortheDomesticChurch

PleasecontactMs.NicolePfiesteratnpfiester@bishopamat.orgwith questionsorsuggestions.

Mrs.EugeniaYrene

BishopAmatrecognizesthemanyneedsthatyoungpeoplehavetoday. Growingupcanbeachallengingexperience,andwearecommittedto helpingstudentsreachtheiracademicpotentialandbepreparedforlife beyondhighschool. Schoolcounselorsareavailableoncampus throughoutthedayandafterschool. Thecounselingprogramfosters thevaluesthatenableouryouthtounderstandthemselvesandothers. Weencourageourstudentstoassumepersonalresponsibilityfortheir behavioraswellasfortheirintellectualgrowthanddevelopmentin keepingwiththeirtalentsandabilities. Schoolcounselorsmakean efforttomeetwithallstudentsatvarioustimesduringtheschoolyear. Additionaleffortsaremadeifstudentsaredoingpoorlyatagrading period,toexplaintheregistrationprocess,togoovercourseselections, tofindoutwhatstudents’futureplansareandtohelpwithcollege applications. Astudentmayrequestanappointmentwithhis/her counselor,asneeded. Theofficesarelocatedinthe400wing.

CounselingServices

ThemissionofBishopAmatHighSchooliseducation. Wedonot assumetheresponsibilitiesbelongingtothefamilyandtosociety. The roleoftheschoolisdistinctfromtheroleofotheragencies,boththe Church-sponsoredandcommunity-sponsored,whichprovideformental andphysicalhealthandwelfare.Teachersarenotcertifiedascounselors andreferconcernsbroughttotheirattentiontotheappropriateschool counseloroncampus. Ourschoolcounselorsareexperiencedteachers withexpertiseinvariousspecialized areas. Thedepartmentoffers guidanceprimarilyinacademics. Inaddition,schoolcounselorscan helpstudentsgaininformationaboutcareersandcolleges,scholarships, andfinancialaidforhighereducation.

PersonalCounseling

Attimes,certainsituationsrequiretheinterventionofaprofessional socialemotionalcounselor. Thiscounselormeetswithstudentson campuswithpermissiongivenbytheparentsontheConsentto TreatmentFormsignedatthebeginningoftheschoolyear. Anystudent orfamilywishingtohavetheseservicesavailabletothemmaycontact theirstudent’sschoolcounselordirectly. Parentsandstudentsmayalso beencouragedtoconsultotheragenciesoftheirownchoice.

GuidanceforCollege

BishopAmatHighSchoolprovidesacomprehensiveguidanceprogram forcollege. Itbeginsasthestudentsmeetwiththeirrespectiveschool counselorseachyearforcourseselection. Collegeinformationsessions forstudentsandtheirparentsareprovidedduringthestudents’junior year. TheCollegeCounselorisalsoavailabletomeetwithstudents individually. Eachyearapproximatelyfortycollegessend representativestotheBishopAmatcampusduringtheschooldayto meetwithprospectiveapplicants. Allstudentsandtheirparentsare invitedannuallytoattendourCollegeNight. Onthisoccasion, representativesfromover70collegecampusesallovertheUnited

Statesconvenetoadvisestudentsandtheirparentsaboutspecific programsandadmissionsrequirements. Itiswisetobegincollege planningearly;wewelcomestudentsfromallgradelevelsandtheir parentstoattendthishelpfulandinformativeevening. Comprehensive collegeinformationisavailableontheschool’swebsiteunder Academics.

College/CareerCenter

TheCollege/CareerCenteroffersmany programsincollegeandcareerguidancefor students. Up-to-datematerialsacquaintthe studentwithrequirementsandopportunities availableinmanydifferentoccupations. Collegecatalogs,brochures,computer programs,andinformationaboutbusinesses, careersinthemilitary,andvarious professionsareavailabletohelpstudents makeinformedchoicesastheyplanforthe future.

Inadditiontotheregularcounseling program,juniorsparticipateinCareerWeek wheretheyhavemanyopportunitiestospeakto,andaskquestionsof, peopleinalargevarietyofcareersandprofessions.

InclusionProgram

ThemissionoftheBishopAmatInclusion Programistosupportthelearningofall studentsaswell asappropriatelyaddress theneedsofstudentswithspecificlearning needs. Studentswithlearningdifficulties canhaveadisabilityidentifiedthrough comprehensivetestingprovidedbythe publicschooldistrict,withsupportfrom theLearningSpecialistorprivatetesting providers.

AsaCatholicschool,ourmotiveisto provideamoreinclusiveopportunityfora widerrangeofstudentstoaccessa Catholiceducation. Althoughafullrange ofservicesmaynotbeavailabletoevery student,theschoolwillstrivetoincludestudentswithvariedlearning needs.AlleducatorsinCatholicschoolsfollow“Directionsforthe InclusionProcessinCatholicSchools:SupportTeamEducationPlan Process(STEP).

SchoolCounselor

Mr.JeffTintle School/AthleticCounselor

Mrs.TeresaGeorge SchoolCounselor

Mrs.PatriciaHatfield DirectorofStudies/School Counselor

Parentsorguardianswhofeelthattheirstudentmayneedaminor adjustmenttoenablehim/hertoparticipateinthegeneraleducation curriculumoftheschoolshouldreachouttothestudent’steacherand LearningSpecialisttoimplementtheSTEPprocess.Parentsor guardianswhowouldlikeinformationregardingstepsforresolutionof complaintsarisingoutofastudent’sdisabilitymayrequestthe “DisabilityDiscriminationComplaintReviewProcess”fromthe Principal.

TheInclusionProgramseekstoworkwithparents,students,and teacherstocreateaneducationalplanthatisappropriateforastudent whohasbeenidentifiedwithaneedforacademicsupport. The programputsinplaceappropriateminoradjustmentstofacilitate learningintheschool’scollegepreparatoryenvironment. Minor educationaladjustmentsarebaseduponthestudent’stesting-identified needs. Documentationtoverifyarequestforacademicsupportmust includeabatteryoftestscompletedbyalicensedpractitioner.

TheInclusionProgramatBishopAmat,inaccordancewiththe philosophyoftheschool,regardstheparentastheprimaryeducator. Parentsareaskedtokeepinmindthattheyareexpectedtofollow throughathomebycheckingtheirstudent’sprogressviatheParent Portal,checkingforhomeworkcompletionathome,providingaquiet studyarea,andkeepingincontactwithboththeLearningSpecialistand theirchild’steachers. Astudent’spotentialsuccessintheInclusion Programrequiresbothparentandstudentcommitment.

TheInclusionProgramisbasedintheLearningResourceCenter(LRC) locatedinthe400Wing. TheLRCprovideseducationalendeavorsof anenvironmentfordistractionfreetestingalongwithadditionaltesting time,asneeded. TheLRCisstaffedwithaLearningSpecialistwho providesacademicsupportandchecksinwithstudentswhoutilizethe programtomonitortheirsuccess. TheLearningSpecialistisaresource forparents,students,andteacherswhohavequestionsregarding educationaltestingoracademicsupportingeneral.

ThegoaloftheInclusionProgramistobuildself-esteemand self-advocacyskillsinthestudentaswellasfosteracademicsuccessin theschool’scollegepreparatoryenvironment.

Athletic-AcademicCounseling

TheprimaryfocusoftheAthletic-Academiccounseloristohelpthose student-athleteswhoseecollegeathleticsasagoalbeyondthehigh schoollevel. Thecounselorwillmeetanddiscusswithstudent-athletes thedifferentaspectsofcollegeathleticsincludingtheacademic requirements,thevariouslevelsofcompetition,therecruitingprocess, financialaidandscholarships,navigationoftheNCAA&NAIA eligibilitycenters,andothernumerousscenariosthatarisewhendealing withthisprocess.

REQUIREMENTSFORCOLLEGESANDUNIVERSITIES

BishopAmatgraduationrequirementsareapproximatelythesameor exceedtheentrancerequirementsofmostcollegesanduniversities.

UniversityofCalifornia

TheninecampusesoftheUniversityofCaliforniaselectacademically qualifiedstudentsforeducationinaliberalartsfieldandinpreparatory coursesinpre-professionalfieldssuchasmedicine,law,science, teaching,businessadministration,etc. Theyalsoprovideadvancedor graduatestudyinthesefields. Applicationsshouldbecompleted on-lineandmustbesubmittedbyNovember30. StudentsshouldunderstandthatadmissiontotheUniversityof Californiasystemisextremelycompetitiveandsomecampusesare moreselectivethanothers. StudentsinterestedintheUCsystemshould notlimittheirapplicationstoonlythemostselectivecampuses.

BishopAmatgraduatesapplyingforadmissionhavehadthe opportunitytomeetorexceedthefollowingUniversityofCalifornia requirements:

1.Highschooldiploma

2.Subjectrequirements

a.SocialStudies 20Credits WorldHistory,U.S.History/Government

b.English 40Credits

c.Mathematics 30Credits (40creditsrecommended) AlgebraI,Geometry,AlgebraII

d.LabScience 20Credits (30creditsrecommended) Biology,Chemistry

e.WorldLanguages 20Credits Mustbeinthesamelanguage (30CreditsRecommended)

f.VisualandPerformingArts (Fullyearcourse)10 Credits

g.Electives 10Credits Mustbechosenfromatleastoneofthefollowingareas: English,AdvancedMath,LabScience,WorldLanguage, SocialScience,VisualandPerformingArts.

*AnaveragegradeofAorBisexpectedinthesubjectslistedabove. NoDorFgradeswillbeaccepted.

CaliforniaStateUniversities

TheCaliforniaStateUniversityhasovertwentycampusesinthe system.

Eachcampushasitsownuniquegeographicandcurricularcharacter. Allemphasizetheliberalartsorsciencesandofferteachereducation andawidevarietyofprofessionalstudies. Applicationsshouldbe completedon-lineandshouldbesubmittedbyNovember30. The CaliforniaStateUniversityrequiresthefollowing: 1.Highschooldiploma

2.Subjectrequirements

a.SocialStudies 20Credits U.S.History/Government,otherUCapproved“a-g”courses

b.English 40Credits

c.Mathematics 30Credits (40creditsrecommended) Algebra1,Geometry,AlgebraII

d.LabScience 20Credits Biology,Chemistry (30creditsrecommended)

e.WorldLanguages 20Credits Mustbeinthesamelanguage (30creditsrecommended)

f. VisualandPerformingArts-FullYearCourse 10Credits

g.Electives 10Credits Electivesmustbecollegepreparatorycoursesfromthefollowing fields:English,AdvancedMath,LabScience,WorldLanguage, SocialScience,andVisualandPerformingArts.

Anaveragegradeof“B”isexpectedinthesubjectslistedabove. No “D”or“F”gradeswillbeaccepted. Studentsplanningtomajorinmath,engineering,science,and science-relatedfieldsshouldcompletefouryearsofcollegepreparatory workinmathematicsandscience.

PrivateUniversitiesandColleges

Privatecollegesdifferin entranceandtestingrequirementpatterns, filingdates,etc. Studentsshouldcheckthewebsiteforeachcollegein whichtheyareinterestedand/orseetheCollegeCounselorformore

completeinformation. Studentsmustsecuretheirownapplicationsand seektheirownrecommendations.

ProtocolforLettersofRecommendation

Thecollegeapplicationprocessoftennecessitatesrequestsbystudents foracademic/personalrecommendations. Whenastudentmust approachateacher,counselor,oradministratortoaskfora recommendation,he/sheshouldadheretothefollowingguidelines (thesearelistedontheschoolwebsiteunderAcademics,College Information):

1.Askthosepeoplewhoknowyouwellenoughtowriteagood recommendationforyou.

2.Bepreparedtogiveeachpersonyouaskacompletedcopyofyour BishopAmatSeniorRésumé. Themorethoroughandindepththe student’sinput,thebettertherecommendation.

3.Allowapproximatelytwoweeks,notincludingvacationtime,from thetimethatyoumakeyourrequestforthewritertofollow through. Whenyoudonotallowthewritersufficienttime,he/she findsthatthefinalresultishurriedandisoftenamediocreletter. Thiscouldmeanthatyourchancesforadmissionorscholarshipare lessened.

GuidanceforFinancialAid

Counselorsarewellversedintheproceduresandformsnecessaryin applyingforfinancialaidatthevariouscollegesanduniversities. Financialaidisavailableattwoandfouryearcollegesintheformof scholarships,grants,loans,andwork-studyprograms. Eachcollege’s financialaidwebsitedisclosesprogramswhichareavailable. Most financialaidisbasedonfinancialneed,whichisdeterminedfrom informationgivenontheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid (FAFSA). SomeprivatecollegesalsorequiretheCSSPROFILEform tobecompletedbeforeastudent’saidcanbedetermined.

TheFAFSAisavailableinOctober. EveryNovember,theCounseling DepartmenthostsaFAFSAworkshoptoassistparentswiththe completionoftheapplication. ItmustbesubmittednolaterthanMarch 2forseniorsattendingUC,CSU,andCaliforniaCommunityCollege (CCC)inthefall.Mostotherschoolsmayhaveearlierdeadlines.

InformationgivenontheFAFSA(andCSSPROFILEifnecessary)is putintoaformulafromwhichafamilycontributiontoastudent’s educationisestimated. Thisamountissubtractedfromthecollege’s estimatedcostofattendanceandthedifferenceistheamountof financialaidforwhichthe studentiseligible. Inadditionto determiningfinancialneedforcollege-fundedaid,theinformationon theFAFSAisusedtodetermineastudent’seligibilityforFederalPELL Grant,SupplementalEducationOpportunityGrant,CollegeWork Study,andCalGrantsA,B,andC.

Onceastudent’seligibilityforaidisestablished,afinancialaidpackage isputtogetherbythecollegewhichincludesthefederalaswellasthe stateaidforwhichthestudentiseligible. Thebalanceofthefinancial need,ifany,isthenofferedbytheindividualcollege. Astudentshould expecttoreceiveacombinationofgrants(freemoney),loans,and work-studyinhis/herfinancialaidpackage. Becausepubliccolleges anduniversities(UC’s,CalStates,CommunityColleges)costlessin termsoftuition,astudentwillnotreceiveasmuchgrantfinancialaid.

Astudentattendingaprivateschoolmayneedmorefinancialaidto coverthecostofeducationandshouldbeawarethataportionofthe higheraidwillbeintheformofeducationalloanswhichmustberepaid aftergraduation.

GuidanceforScholarships

Privatescholarshipsareavailableatthelocal,state,andnationallevels, givingpartialorcompletefinancialassistanceforhigherstudies. Seniorsareinformedaboutscholarshipsthatareavailablethrough morningannouncementsandpostedinformation. Informationon outsidescholarshipsisalsoavailablethroughtheInternet. Accessto thesewebsitescanbeobtainedbystudentswhoareauthorizedtouse theInternet,intheschoollibrary. Parentsshouldalsobeawareof scholarshipscamsthatoftenappearinmailings. Pleaseconsultthe CollegeCounselorifyouhavequestionsaboutthis. Scholarshipsmay bebasedonmeritaloneoracombinationofmeritandfinancialneed. Theyareofferedbycorporations,laborunions,fraternalorganizations, banks,andeducationalfoundations. Studentsareencouragedto maintainahighrecordofacademicachievement,andextra-curricular andserviceinvolvementtomeettherequirementsofspecial scholarships. Springworkshops,hostedbytheCollegeCounselor,are postedonourschoolcalendar.

GuidanceThroughaPlannedTestingProgram

IncomingfreshmenaregiventheHighSchoolPlacementTest(HSPT) beforeacceptanceintoBishopAmatHighSchool. Thisexamhelps administratorsplacestudentsinclasseswhere theywillexperiencethe greatestsuccess.

Allfreshmen,sophomoresandjuniorssitfortheSTARassessmentsin LanguageArtsandMaththreetimesayear.

Freshmen,Sophomores,andJuniorstakethePreliminaryScholastic AptitudeTest(PSAT/NMSQT)inOctoberaspreparationforthetests requiredtoentercollege.Forjuniors,resultsarealsousedtodetermine relativestrengthsandweaknessesincompetitionforcollegeaswellas fortheNationalMeritScholarshipProgram.

Seniorswhoareplanningtoapplyforadmissiontoafour-yearcollege maytakeeithertheSATand/ortheACTattheendoftheirjunioryear and/oratthebeginningoftheirsenioryear. TheSATand/orACTisno longerusedbytheUCandCalStatesystemsasatoolforadmission. Pleasecheckthewebsitesforallpotentialcollegesanduniversitiesof interesttodetermineifthetestsareusedforadmissionpurposes. Studentsregisterfortheseexamsonline.

WorkPermits

UnderCalifornialaw,aminorstudentmaynotworkwithoutawork permitissuedbytheappropriateauthority. Toobtainaworkpermit,a cumulativeGPAof2.5andotherspecificinformationisrequiredfrom thestudent’sschool. Theminorstudent,afterobtainingapromiseof employment,mustobtaina“RequestforWorkPermit.” Workpermit requestsandinformationcanbeobtainedoncampusbyspeakingto theirownschoolcounselor. Additionally,informationregardingwork permitsandhowtoapplyisavailablefromtheCaliforniaDepartmentof Education(http://www.cde.ca.gov)

ATTENDANCE

REQUIREMENTS

Studentsareexpectedtohaveregularandpromptattendanceinclass. Missingmorethan40minutesofan80-minuteclass(orhalftheperiod forashorterclass)constitutesanabsence. Whilebeingpresentat schooleverydayisveryimportant,werecognizethatthereare instanceswhereanabsenceisnecessaryandevenexpected(i.e.illness, deathinthefamily,emergencies,etc.). Suchinstancesshouldsupersede anyeffortstobeinschooleveryday.

Astudentwho exceeds 15absencesinaclasswillautomaticallylose academiccreditregardlessofthegradeorreason(s)fortheabsence(s). Whenastudentreachesoverfiveabsencesinaclassforanyreason (verified,unverified,truancy,orsuspension)duringasemester,parent contactmaybemadebytheschoolcounselortoreviewtheschool policyonabsencesandtoreviewaplanforthestudenttosuccessfully completethesemester.

ParentswillreceiveadailyattendancenotificationfromtheAttendance Officealertingthemtotheirstudent’sabsenceortardinesstoclass. ParentswillbedirectedtotheParentPortaltocheckforthespecific class(es)inwhichthestudentwasmarkedabsentortardy. Asigned absentnotefromaparent/guardianisrequiredtoclearanabsence asverified.

TypesofAbsences

1.VerifiedAbsences:

a.validillness

b.medical,dental,orthodontic,optometryorlabappointment

c.legalor*courtappearance

d.attendanceatfuneralservices

e.approvedschoolsponsoredactivities(fieldtrip,athletic competition,retreat,etc.)

2.Unverifiedabsences:

a.anyabsenceforanacceptablereason(aslistedabove)in whichtheparent/guardianhasfailedtonotifytheschooland hasnotprovidedasignednoteforthestudent’sattendance file

3.Truancy:

Truancyisdefinedasanunverifiedabsencefromschoolwithout theknowledgeandconsentofboththeparentsandtheproper schoolauthority,eitherforawholeday,partofaday,orpartofa classperiod.

4.AuthorizedFamilyAbsence:

Authorizedfamilyabsencesarethoseabsencesthathavebeen pre-arrangedthrough,andapprovedby,theVicePrincipal. These absencesarecountedtowardsthestudent’sallowable absencesand willbeincludedinthetotalabsencecountifalossofcredit situationshouldarise.

Note: Amandatedandverifiedcourtappointmentisnotcountedasan absenceprovidedthestudentpresentsanofficialstatementfromthe courtnotingthetimeandlengthoftheappointmentuponreturnto school.

ATTENDANCEPROCEDURES

ArrivingatSchoolAfteranAbsence

Whenastudentreturnstoschoolafteranabsence,theparent/guardian mustprovideasignednote *withthefollowinginformationtoclear theabsenceasverified:

● nameofstudentandIDnumber

● date(s)ofabsence

● reasonforabsence

● parentsignature andcontactnumber

*Anofficialnoteprovidedbyadoctor,dentistormedicaloffice willalsosuffice

SignednotescanbedroppedoffattheAttendanceOfficebythestudent oritcanbescannedandemailedto:attendance@bishopamat.orgbythe parent.

Whenaparentsignednoteisreceivedbyofficepersonnel,theabsence willbeclearedas“verified”.

Ifanoteisnotprovided,officepersonnelwillfollowupwiththe parent. Untilthen,theabsencewillremain“unverified”.

Note: Approvedschoolsponsoredactivities(fieldtrip,athletic competition,retreat,etc.)doNOTrequireasignedparentnotefor verification.

ArrivingatSchoolAftertheStartofaSchoolDay

Studentsarrivingoncampusanytimeafter8:30amMUSTcheckinat theAttendanceoffice. Itisimperativethatthestudentcheckinat the AttendanceOfficewhenarrivingtoschoolafterthestartofthe schooldaywhetherornotthestudenthasasignednote. Failuretodo somayresultindisciplinaryconsequences.

EarlyDismissals

Nostudentiseverallowedtoleavecampusduringschoolhourswithout specificpermissionobtained,inadvance,throughtheAttendance Office.

Whenastudentisexpectedtoleaveclassearlyduetoapre-arranged appointment,theparentmustcalltheAttendanceOffice,sendanemail withaparentsignature(attendance@bishopamat.org)orsendasigned notewiththeirstudenttodropoffattheAttendanceOfficeinthe morning.

Parentsmustsubmitasignedearlydismissalrequestwith thefollowing information:nameofstudent,IDnumber,dateofearlydismissalfrom class,reasonforearlydismissal,parentsignatureandparentcontact number.

Earlydismissalrequestswillbeprocessedduringthefirstblockofthe dayandstudentsmaypickuptheirEarlyDismissalslipfromtheoffice atbreakorlunch. Requestsmadedirectlybyparents/guardianslaterin thedaywillbeprocessed,however,pleasenotethefollowing:

● Oncestudentsaredismissedtoascheduledbreak,lunchor assembly(Mass,rallies,etc.),students cannot bepulledfor anEarlyDismissal

● Onspecialactivity/picnicdays,EarlyDismissalrequestswill not beapprovedorprocessedunlesstheparent/legalguardian comestocampustopersonallymaketherequest. This includestheparent/legalguardianofanystudent-driver.

Phonecalloremailrequestswillnotbeacceptedeither. Therewillbenoexceptions.

● Onlyaparent/guardiancanauthorizetheirstudenttoleave campusearly.Apersondesignatedassomeonewhocanpick upastudentinanemergencyisnotauthorizedtopullthe studentfromschoolwithouttheexpresspermissionofthe parentfirst.

AthleticEarlyDismissals

Classroomteachersareprovidedwithanelectroniclistingofathletic teams,teamrosters,gamedays,anddismissaltimesforeachseason. Teammembersareautomaticallyreleasedfromclassforgames accordingtotheselistings. Parentnotesarenotrequiredforathletic dismissalsduetocompetitions.

Tardiness

Itisveryimportantforstudentstoarriveatschoolandtoeachclasson time.Thehabitofarrivinglatecanbecomealife-longproblemsoitis imperativeforparentsandstudentstoestablisharoutinethatwill ensuretimeliness.

Studentswhoarriveatschoolafter8:10am,but before 8:30a.m.are consideredtardyandshouldreportdirectlytotheir1stblockclass. Studentswhoarriveatschool after 8:30a.m.mustreporttothe AttendanceOfficetocheck-in.

Studentswhomissmorethanhalfofthefirstblockareconsidered absent(nottardy)andmustsubmitanabsentnote. Ifanoteisnot turnedinatcheck-in,parentcontactwillbemade.

TardyDetentions

Studentsarerequiredtobeinclassontime. Astudentwhoistardyto anyperiod/classisrequiredtoservea15minutedetention foreach tardy onthesameday thestudentislate. Studentswhofailtoappear forafternoondetentionwillreceiveadean’sdetentiononasubsequent day.

Asacourtesy,studentswillreceiveadetentionreminderduringthelast blockoftheschoolday. Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoreportto detentionwhenhe/sheistardyregardlessofwhetherornotthereminder wasdelivered. Studentswhoareplayinginafternoonathleticgames (notpractices)oractivitygroupcompetitionsandperformancesmay servethesubsequentdayiftheDeanisnotifiedbeforethedetention takesplace.

Astudentwhoaccumulatesmorethanthreetardiesinanyoneclassis alsoeligibleforateacherdetention. Ifthe studentcontinuestobetardy aftertheteacherhasassignedadetention,theteacherwillreferthe studenttotheDeanofDiscipline. Astudentisliableforadean’s detentionforeveryteacherreferralsubmittedtothedean.Studentswho arehabituallytardymayalsofacemoreseveredisciplinary consequences.

TardyDetentionExemptions

Studentswhoarelateduetofamilyemergencies,lostitems,faulty alarms,carproblems,andsimilarsituationswillbeacceptedinto school,however,theyare not exemptfromtardydetentionsandare responsibleforservingdetentioniftheyaretardyand/orreceivea remindernotice. Individualexemptionsforreasonsotherthanthose listedabovemaybemadebytheVicePrincipal.

GENERALATTENDANCE-RELATEDPOLICIES Make-UpWork

Whenabsent,itishighlyrecommendedthatthestudentemailthe teacherdirectlytoinformhim/her. Asallassignmentsarepostedon teachers’GoogleClassrooms,studentsshouldbeabletoaccessany workassignedonthedayoftheabsence. Teachersarerequiredtoallow studentswithverifiedabsencestomakeupallassignmentsandtests. Teachersarenotrequiredtoprovidemake-upworkforstudentswith unverifiedabsences.

Classworkandquizzesmaybemadeupatthediscretionoftheteacher; however,atnotimemayazerobegivenforaquizorassignmentthat thestudentwasnotpermittedtomakeup. Studentsareresponsiblefor followingthemake-uppoliciesestablishedbyteachersasstatedintheir coursesyllabus. Studentswhoareabsenthaveasmanydaystomake upworkastheywereabsent. Incasesofextendedabsences, arrangementsmustbemadewiththeschoolcounselor. Anylongterm assignmentssuchasprojectsaredueontheestablishedduedate, regardlessofabsence.

Arrangementstotaketestsmissedduetoabsencemustbearranged directlywiththeteacher.

ExtendedAbsencesduetoIllness

Whenastudentisexpectedtobeabsentformorethanfivedaysdueto illnessorhospitalization,theparentmustcontacttheirstudent’sschool counselorandnotifytheAttendanceOffice. Thecounselorwillassist theparentincommunicatingandcoordinatingwiththestudent’s teachers.

ExtendedAbsencesduetoTravel

Parents shouldnotmaketravelplansthatinterferewithschool attendance. If,however,astudentmustmissschoolduetofamily business,travel,etc.,theparentmustinformtheAttendanceOffice aheadoftime.Theseabsenceswillbecountedtowardsthestudent’s allowableabsencesandwillbeincludedinthetotalabsencecountifa lossofcreditsituationshouldarise.

Parentsrequestingassignmentspriortotheplannedabsenceshould emailtheteachersdirectly;however,teachersarenotrequiredtomake suchprovisions. Ifassignmentsareprovided,studentsareexpectedto submitcompletedworkupontheirreturntoschool.

AttendanceatSchoolActivityorEvent

Anystudentwhoisabsentfromschoolformorethanhalfthedayonthe dayofaschoolactivityorevent(athleticcontest,fieldtrip,rehearsal, dance,practice,meetings,retreats,rally,picnic,etc.)maynotattendor participateinthatactivityorevent.

Infirmary

StudentsshouldusetheInfirmarytogetimmediatehelpforaminor issueortomakearrangementstogohome,ifsick.Studentsshouldnot usetheirpersonalcellphonestocontactaparent. Instead,students shouldreporttotheInfirmarywheretheattendantwillmakeparent contact. StudentsarenotallowedtostayintheInfirmaryforlong periodsoftime.StudentswhoareintheInfirmaryduringclasstimeare consideredabsentfromclass. IftheInfirmaryisclosed,studentswill reporttotheAttendanceOfficetocontacttheirparent.

StudentswholeavecampusduetoillnessmusthaveanEarlyDismissal slipobtainedfromtheAttendanceOffice. TheEarlyDismissalslipis exchangedforare-admitslipwhenthestudentreturnstoschool..

DitchDays

Ditchdaysarenotallowedandareillegal,eveniftheparentgives permissionforthestudenttomissschool. Parentsareexpectedto supportthestateandschoolregulationsregardingditchdaysbynot signingabsentnotesforfalseillnessorothersituationstocoverup participationinaditchday.

Truancy

Astudentwhoisabsentfromschoolwithoutavalidexcuseforthree fulldaysorwhoistardy/absentformorethana30minutesperiod

duringtheschooldayoranycombinationthereof,istruantandshallbe reportedassuch. Intheeventthattheschoolsuspectsthatastudentis truant(absentfromschool/classeswithoutaverifiedreason),the parent/guardianwillbenotifiedimmediatelyandthestudentwillbe placedonDisciplinaryProbation. Iftheschoolsuspectsthatthestudent ishabituallytruant(absentthreetimesinaschoolyear,withouta verifiedexcuse)andallresourcesattheschoollevelhavebeen exhausted,theschoolwillnotifythelocalChildWelfareand Attendanceauthorities. Studentswhoarehabituallytruantaresubject todismissalfromtheschool.

DISCIPLINE

Mrs.CindyAlonso

Sophomore/SeniorGirls’Dean

DISCIPLINESTATEMENT

Ms.GuadalupeRobles Freshmen/JuniorGirls’Dean

TheBishopAmatsystemofschooldisciplineembracesacommitment totheGospelvaluesandthegoalsexpressedinourphilosophy.We attempt,throughourdisciplineprogram,topromotegenuinegrowthof theindividual,increasetheindividual’srespectfordulyconstituted authority,fosterthedevelopmentofGospelvalueswithinthe individual,andprovideacommunityatmosphereconduciveto learning.

Disciplinaryexpectationsarespecifiedinthesectionstofollowinan attempttopreventsituationsfromoccurringwhichare counterproductivetoourgoals. Shouldastudenthavedifficulty meetingtheseexpectations,wefollowestablisheddisciplinary procedures.Infollowingourprocedures,wetrytodealwithallissues constructivelythroughourpolicies,Deans,Counselors,and DisciplinaryReviewBoard.Wetrytoaddressthegoodofthestudent andthefamily,whileconsideringthegoodoftheschoolcommunity.

Attimestheschoolmayjudgethatastudentcannolongerremainat BishopAmatbecausethepresenceofthestudentisnotapositiveforce contributingtothegoodofthestudentorthegoodoftheschool. This decisionwouldbemadeonlyafterfairandimpartialprocedureshave beenfollowed. Intheprocessofhelpingthestudentgrowtomaturity, thestudentmaybeaskedtoparticipatein counselingand/orentera periodofevaluation. Throughthissystemofdiscipline,wehopeto reachourunderlyinggoalsofhelpingstudentstomastertheinternal forcesoftheirpersonalitiesandencouragingself-directionsothatthey willbecomeresponsibleandaccountablemembersofthecommunity.

CodeofChristianConductCoveringStudentsand Parents/Guardians

Thestudents’interestinreceivingaquality,morallybasededucation canbeservedifstudents,parents,andschoolofficialsworktogether. Normally,differencesbetweentheseindividualscanberesolved.In somerareinstances,however,theschoolmayfinditnecessary,inits discretion,torequireparents/guardianstowithdrawtheirchildren.

Itshallbeanexpressconditionofenrollmentthatthestudentsand parents/guardiansshallconformthemselvestostandardsofconductthat areconsistentwiththeChristianprinciplesoftheschool,asdetermined bytheschoolinitsdiscretion.Theseprinciplesinclude,butarenot limitedto,anypoliciesorproceduressetforthinanystudent/parent handbookoftheschool.

TheseChristianprinciplesfurtherinclude,butarenotlimitedto,the following:

Parents/guardiansareexpectedtointeractcourteouslyandcooperatively withtheschooltoassiststudentsinmeetingtheacademic,moral,and behavioralexpectationsoftheschool. Parents/guardiansmaynot

displaydisruptivebehaviorwhichinterferesorthreatenstointerfere withtheoperationofaclassroom,office,officearea,athleticevent, campusfacilityoranyotherschool-sponsoredprogramoractivity. Any threattodoactualbodilyharmtoanadministrator,teacher,coach,staff member,securityofficer,fellowparentorstudentregardlessofwhether thebehaviorconstitutesacriminaloffensewarrantsimmediate withdrawalofthefamilyfromtheschool.

Parents/guardiansmayrespectfullyexpresstheirconcernsaboutschool operationsorpersonnelbyfollowingtheprotocoldescribedonpage40 ofthishandbook. Theymaynotdosoinamannerthatisdiscourteous, scandalous,rumor-driven,disruptive,threatening,hostile,ordivisive. Thisincludestheuseofloudoroffensivelanguage,swearing/cursing, usingprofanitiesordisplayingtemperoutsideofChristiancharacterin additiontosendingabusingorthreateningemails,phonemessagesor otherwrittencommunicationstoanyBishopAmatHighSchool employee,securitypersonnel,orvolunteer.

Parents/guardiansareexpectedtomodelappropriatebehaviorbynot utilizingsocialmediaplatformstopostdefamatory,offensiveor derogatorycommentsregardingtheschool,administrators,teachers, coaches,staffmembers,securitypersonnel,fellowparents,orstudents. Concernsexpressedbyaparent/guardianregardingschooloperations shouldbemadeviatheappropriatechannelsdescribedonpage40of thishandbook. Intheeventanyparentorguardianisfoundtobe postinglibelousordefamatorycommentsonFacebook,Twitter, Instagramorothersocialmediaoutlets,theschoolwillexpectthatthe student,parentorguardianremovesuchcommentsimmediatelyasa conditionofthestudent’scontinuedenrollment. Additionally,theuse byparents/guardianstopubliclyhumiliateanotherbyinappropriate socialmediapostings,grouptexts,oronlinechatplatformswillnotbe toleratedaspertheschool’sdisciplinecode.

Parents/guardiansaretorefrainfromsmoking(cigarettes,vape/juuling devices,legalizedcannabis)andfromconsumingand/orbeingunderthe influenceofalcoholordrugswhileoncampus. Thisincludeswhilein attendanceatextracurricularactivities(i.e.athleticevents,performance, etc.)

Undernormalcircumstances,astudentisnottobedeprivedofa Catholiceducationongroundsrelatingtotheactions/attitudesof parents/guardians. However,theschoolreservestherighttodetermine, initsdiscretion,whenconductisofsuchaseverenatureastowarrant immediateactionwithoutwarningand/orwithoutanintermediatestep shortofwithdrawalfromBishopAmat.

Mr.JesusHernandez Sophomore/SeniorBoys’Dean

Mr.SeanKoelle Freshmen/JuniorBoys’Dean

DISCIPLINARYREGULATIONS

Automobiles/ParkingLot

Studentswhobringautomobiles,motorcycles,orscooterstocampus mustbe fullylicenseddrivers. Theyareresponsibleforfollowingall DepartmentofMotorVehicleregulationsregardingdrivingand insurance. Drivingisaprivilege,notaright. Studentviolatorsofthe vehiclecodeorlawsthatprotectsafetyaresubjecttodisciplinary action.

1.Thestudentparkinglotisonthewest-sideofthecampusnearthe 400and500wingsandluncharea.

2.TheActivitiesDirectormakesarrangementsfortheparkingof studentcarsoncampusinkeepingwiththeregulations. Parking Permitsareavailabletostudentspersemesterforafee.

3.Studentsmayparkonlyinspecifiedareas. Violationofthese regulationswillresultinparkingprivilegesbeingrevoked. Parkingfeeswillnotberefunded.

4.Allparkinglotsare strictlyofflimits duringtheschoolday. Studentsare not allowedtogototheircarsduringtheschoolday ortheywillreceiveaSaturdayDetention. Repeatedviolations mayresultinforfeitureofparkingprivilegesand/ordisciplinary probation. Parkingfeeswillnotberefunded.

5.Themaximumspeedlimitoncampusis8milesperhour. Driving unsafelyonschoolpropertymayresultinforfeitureofparking privilegesand/ordisciplinaryconsequences. Parkingfeeswillnot berefunded.

6.Studentswhoareillegallyparkedorfailtofollowsetregulations inthestudentparkinglotmayreceiveaSaturdayDetention,have theirparkingprivilegesrevokedand/orhavetheircartowedatthe owner’sexpense.

7.Studentsshouldneversitorloiterintheircarsbeforeorafter school.

8.Studentsandparentsareexpectedtofollowdirectionsgivenbythe SecurityOfficeratalltimes.

9. Theschoolisnotresponsibleforanytheft,damage,orany valuablesleftinvehiclesonschoolpremises.

Food,BalloonsandFlowers

TheMainOfficeandtheAttendanceOfficedonotacceptfood, balloons,flowersorotheritemsdeliveredtotheschoolforanyreason. Theseofficesareverybusyandarenotstaffedtotakeonthisextra responsibility. OnspecialeventdayslikeValentine’sDayorYearbook Day,fooddeliverieswillnotbeaccepted either. Asthisisaclosed campus,parentsarenotallowedtopersonallymakedeliveries, specificallyfooddeliveries,totheirstudentduringtheschoolday.

Inaddition,studentsarenotallowedtohavefoodorbeverages deliveredtocampusdirectlyfromanydiningfacilityoranyfood deliveryservice(GrubHub,DoorDash,etc.). Anydeliveries attemptingtobemadewillbedenied.

BeforeandAfterSchoolPolicies

Inthemorning,parentsshoulddropstudentsoffatthestreet,keepingin mindalltrafficregulations(noblockingofdriveways,noparallel parking,stoppinginanyredzones,etc.). Drivers,includingdriversof carpools,shouldnevercomeintothefacultyorstudentparkinglotsin themorningasitcreatesatrafficjam,aswellasanunsafesituation.

Studentsareexpectedtoremainoncampusoncetheyarriveinthe morningregardlessofthetimeofarrival. Studentsmaynotleave campustogotovehicles,localstores,fastfoodestablishments,orthe homesoffriendswholivenearby. Studentswholeavecampusonce theyarrive,withoutproperauthorizationfromschoolpersonnel,are subjecttodisciplinaryaction. Thisincludesarrivingatathletic practices/workoutsscheduledbeforeschool.

Afterschool,BishopAmatstudentsshouldleavecampusrightafterthe bellringsifdrivingthemselvesorassoonastheirridearrivesunless theyareattendingascheduledpracticeoractivity. Studentsshouldnot leavecampusandthenreturnlaterjusttosocializewithfriendswhoare stillatschool. Studentsshouldneversitorloiterintheircarsbeforeor afterschool.

VehiclesarenotadmittedtotheStudentParkingLotfrom2:40p.m.3:15p.m.onregularschooldaysduetothesafetyhazardthatexistsas studentdriversleavethelotandpedestrianscrossthelot. Drivers, includingcarpooldrivers,shouldpickuptheirstudentsonthestreet. VehiclesmayentertheparkinglotaftertheSecurityOfficeremovesthe barricadesafter3:15p.m. Allstudentswhoarewaitingforridesafter 3:10p.m.onregularschooldayswillbedirectedtowaitinthelunch areaoftheschool. Studentsshouldnotwaitinanyschoolofficefor theirride,butshouldwaitinthelunchareainstead. Thisincludes athletesandmembersofotherafter-schoolactivitygroups. Drivers, includingcarpooldrivers,willbeexpectedtopickupstudentsinthe lunchareaafter3:15p.m.

Anypersonwhoisallowedtoenterthestudentparkinglottopickupa studentshouldpickupthestudentandexitthelot. Itshouldnotbe necessarytogetoutofthecar. Anypersonenteringtheschoolgrounds forbusinessotherthanascheduledgameorotherfunctionshouldbe enteringandcheckinginthroughtheMainOffice.

BicyclesandSkateboards

Bicyclesmayberiddentoschool,howevertheyaretobewalkedon campusatalltimes. Theyarenottobetakenthroughtheacademicarea ofcampus. PleasekeepbicyclesLOCKEDattheappropriateracksin theluncharea. Skateboardsarenottoberiddenoncampusatany time. Skateboardsinusearesubjecttoconfiscation.

Backpacks

Allbackpacksshouldbefreeofwritingontheoutside,exceptforthe studentnameandthecompanylabelifthereisone.

CHEATING

Cheatinginanyform,ordishonestyofanykind,isdirectlycontraryto thephilosophyofBishopAmatHighSchool. Doinganotherperson’s workdeprivesthatpersonoftheopportunityforlearningandis, therefore,aformofinjustice. Astudentshoulddevelopenough personalcharactertoacceptalessergradeforworknotdoneorlearning notmastered,ratherthantocheatandtoexpectanotherstudenttoassist insuchdishonesty. Eachstudentisexpectedtobestrongenoughto refusetoassistafellowstudentincheating. Theschoolinterprets cheatingtoextendtoloaningorcopyingofhomeworkandother assignments,whetherinoroutofclass,givingorreceivinganswersto quizzes,tests,orexams,ortalkingduringtesting. Additionally,direct andundocumentedcopyingofcopyrightedworks(books,articles, Internet,etc.)orutilizingChatGPTrepresentsaformofcheatingknown asplagiarismwhichisnotonlyunethical,butillegal.

Cheatingonhomeworkandclassworkassignments

Allstudentsinvolvedwillreceivea“zero”gradeontheassignmentand willbereportedtotheDeanofDiscipline. Studentswhorepeatedly cheatonassignmentsmaybeplacedondisciplinaryprobation.

Cheatingonquizzes,tests,projects,examinations

Thistypeofcheatingincludestheuseofnotes,theexchangeofpapers, sharingorcopyingofinformationthroughanymethodoftechnology, lookingatanotherstudent’spaper,orallowinganotherstudenttolook atone’spaper. Talkingtoanotherstudentoranyotherformof communicationconstruedbytheteacheraspossiblecheatingbehavior isalsoincluded. Insuchinstances,bothstudentswillreceivea“zero” ontheassessmentandwillbereportedtotheDeanofDisciplinewho willassigndetentiontobothstudents. Whenanincidentofcheating occursinthecaseofamidtermorsemesterexamination,studentswill beplacedondisciplinaryprobationinadditiontoreceivingazeroon theexam. Studentsplacedondisciplinaryprobationduetocheating willforfeittheirmembershipinNHS.

Theft,purchase,orreceiptofaquiz,test,project,examination

Asthisrepresentsamajorviolationoftheschool’sdisciplinecode, studentsinvolvedinsuchactivitiesareliableforimmediatedismissal fromtheschool.

ClassroomBehavior

Thefollowingclassroombehavioristobeobservedbystudents:

1.Uponenteringaroomforclass,studentsareexpectedtoproceedto theirassigneddeskandbeseated.

2. Studentsarenotallowedtositinaclassroomwithoutthepresence ofateacher. Ifateacherdoesnotshowupwhenthebellrings,a studentshouldeithernotifytheAttendanceOfficeortheteacher nextdoor.

3.Articlesonorneartheteacher’sdeskarenottobetouchedwithout permissionandarenottobeusedorreadbythestudentswithout permission.

4.Studentsarerequiredtobringtheirschool-issuedchromebook, fullycharged,aswellastheircharger,everydaytoclass.

5.Schoolfurnitureandequipmentmustberespected.

6.Booksandbackpacksshouldbestoredbeneaththedesk,notinthe aisle,onthedesk,orinthestudent’slap.

7.Studentsarenotpermittedto write,pass,orreadpersonalnotes duringclasstime.

8.Teachersmayhaveindividualclassroomrulesdependingonthe needsoftheirparticularsituations.

9.Studentsaretobringtoeachclasstheworkmaterialsneededto successfullycompletetheassignedwork. Eachstudentisrequired tohavehis/herowntextbook.Studentsarenotallowedtogoto theirlockersduringclasstime.

10.Studentsarenotpermittedtoworkonassignmentsfromother classeswithouttheteacher’spermission.

11.Studentsmusthavetheircellphonesoffandintheirbackpacksat alltimes.

Corridor/CampusBehavior

Thefollowingguidelinesaretobeobservedwhileinthecorridors:

1.Studentsare not toloiterincorridorsduringbreak,lunch,before orafterschool.

2.Astudentwhomustleavetheclassroomduringaclassperiodfor anyreasonwillbeissuedahallpassbytheteacherwhois responsibleforhim/heratthattime. Whenthestudentreturns,this passistobereturnedtotheteacher.Anystudent,withoutahall pass,whoisfoundontheschoolgroundswhenhe/sheshouldbein classwillbeconsideredtruant.

3.TheQuad,Wings(classroombuildingsandrestrooms)and walkwaysareconsideredacademicareas. Behaviorinthese academicareasshouldbequietandmoderate. Food,drinks, phones,headphones/airpodsormusicdevicesarerestrictedfrom theseareas.

LibraryBehavior

TheBrutocaoLibraryisopenbeforeandafterschoolMondaythrough Friday. Studentsmustabidebythefollowingwheninthelibrary:

1.Studentsareneverallowedtoeatordrinkinthelibrary.

2.Whileworkingatthetables,backpacksandpursesmustbeplaced onthefloor.

3.Studentsareexpectedtomaintainaquietlearningenvironmentin thelibraryatalltimes.

4.Workconductedonallcomputersmustbelimitedtoacademic workonly.

5.Thesidedouble-doorsconnectingthe600winghallwaystothe libraryshouldremainlockedatalltimes. Therefore,students shouldenterandexitthebuildingviathemaindoubledoors entrance.

6.Thelibraryisconsideredanacademicarea. Therefore,only academicworkwillbeallowed. Studentsmaynotsocialize,loiter, playgames,listentomusic,usecellphonesorheadphones,etc. whilein thelibrary. Thispolicyappliestoalllibraryuseincluding classesconductedthere.

7.After3:30pm,restroomsinthe600wing,designatedforfaculty duringtheschoolday,willremainopenforstudentusewhenthe libraryisopen.

GumChewingandEatingFood

Gumchewingisnotacceptableoncampusatanytime.Studentscaught repeatedlychewinggummaybereportedtotheDeanofDiscipline. Studentsmayeatinthelunchareaorasupervisedclassroom,with teacherpermission,duringbreakandlunch. StudentsmayNEVEReat inthelibrary,chapel,computerlabs,sciencelabs,StudentActivity Center,PerformingArtsCenterorhallways. Anystudentcaughteating inarestrictedareaorduringclassmaybereportedtotheDean. Studentsmustthrowtheirtrashintotrashreceptaclesaftereating.

Hazing

Nostudentmayengageinhazingorcommitanyactthatinjures, degrades,disgracesortendstoinjure,degrade,anddisgraceafellow student/personattendingschool.(Admin.VIII-16,“Hazing”.) SEE: Harassment,BullyingandHazingPolicy,Page43

Littering

Allstudentsarerequiredtorespecttheschoolfacilityandtheschool grounds. Litteringisunacceptableatanytime. Studentsareexpected tocleanupafterthemselvesandusethetrashcansthatarelocated throughoutthecampuswhendiscardingtheiritems.

LockerRooms

Thelockerroomsareprovidedfortheuseofthephysicaleducation students,athletes,andotheractivitygroups. Allotherstudentsare prohibitedfromenteringthelockerroomsatanytime. Groupsthatare entitledtousethelockerroomarerestrictedfromitsuseunlessthereis acoach,teacher,orotheradultpresent. Atnotimeshouldstudentsbe inthelockerroombeforeschool,duringbreak,atlunch,orafterschool unlessaccompaniedbytheircoach. Studentsareresponsiblefor securingalloftheirbelongingsintheirassignedlockerwithaschoolPE lockpurchasedthroughtheStudentStore. Theschoolisnot responsibleforanylostorstolenitems.

SchoolSearches

Students’legitimateexpectationsofprivacyinpersonandinthe personaleffectstheybringtoschoolmustbebalancedagainstthe obligationoftheschooltomaintaindisciplineandtoprovideasafe environmentfortheschoolcommunity. Accordingly,schoolofficials mayconductasearchofthestudent’spersonandpersonaleffectsbased onareasonablesuspicionthatthesearchwilldiscloseevidencethatthe studentisviolatingorhasviolatedthelaworaschoolrule.

Schoolofficialsdonotneedawarrantoraparent’spermissionto conductasearchofthestudentand/ortheschool’sorastudent’s personalproperty,aslongastheyhaveareasonablesuspicionthatalaw orschoolruleisbeingorhasbeenviolated.Wheneveraschoolofficial conductsasearchofastudent’spersonorpersonaleffects,anadult witnessshouldbepresent.

Studentsdonotowntheirlockersorotherschoolproperty.Lockersare madeavailabletothestudentbytheschool.Thestudentdoeshave someexpectationofprivacyinhis/herlockerfromotherstudents. However,astudentmaynotexcludeschoolofficialsiftheschool officialhasareasonablesuspicionthatalaworschoolrulehasbeen violated.

Astudenthasa greaterexpectationofprivacyconcerninghis/her backpack,purse,clothing,andotherpersonaleffects.Aschoolofficial whofindsitnecessarytoconductasearchofastudent’sbackpack, purse,clothing,orpersonaleffectsmusthaveareasonablesuspicion thatalaworschoolruleisbeingorhasbeenviolated.Thestudent’s parentsshouldbenotifiedofanysuchsearch.

Analertfromtrainedandcertifieddetectordogsissufficienttoallow theschoolofficialtohaveareasonablesuspicionandtoconducta warrantlesssearchofthestudent’slocker,carorhis/herpersonal property,andeffects.Inadditiontothispolicyonsearchesbythe school,everystudentissubjecttotheArchdiocesanandschooluseand privacypoliciesconcerningcellphonesandotherelectronicdevices, whetherthedevicesbelongtotheschoolortothestudent.

Ifastudentrefusestocooperateinareasonablesearchoftheschoolor studentproperty,includingelectronicdevices,thestudent’sparents and/orthepolicemaybecalledforassistanceorreferral.

Intheeventthatanyitemsbelongingtoastudentareconfiscated,the schoolofficialshoulddocumentthatfactand,whenpossible,takea photographoftheplacewheretheconfiscatedobjectwasfoundandof theobjectitself. Itisalsorecommendedthattheschoolobtaina signaturefromthestudentacknowledgingthattheitemwasinhisorher possessionatthetimeitwasfound.

StudentLockers

Academiclockersarethepropertyoftheschoolandareassignedtothe studentthroughtheAttendanceOffice. Academiclocksarepurchased bytheschoolandareissuedatthetimeofinitialenrollment. Thesame lockisusedduringthefouryearsatAmat. LocksforP.E.lockersare purchaseddirectlythroughtheStudentStore. Onlyschool-issuedlocks arepermittedonlockers.Anyotherlockswillberemoved.

Studentsmaygototheiracademiclockersbeforeschool,atbreak, beforeandafterthelunchperiods,andafterschoolonly.Students shouldhavealloftheirrequiredbookswiththemduringtheschoolday. Visitsoutsideofthespecifiedtimesarenotallowed.

Lockercombinationsshould never begivenouttootherstudents,even friends. Studentsarenotpermittedtosharelockersat anytime. Enteringorattemptingtoenteralockernotbelongingtothestudentwill beinterpretedasanattemptedtheftandsubjectthestudentto disciplinaryaction.

Lockersaretobekeptneat,cleanandfreeofanyvisibleitems. StudentsareNOTallowedtoplaceitemsontheoutsideoftheir academiclockers.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,pictures, decorations,stickersordecals.However,studentsmayplacepersonal itemslikepictures(nodecalsorstickers)onthe inside ofthelocker ONLY.Studentswillbechargedtheexpenseofcleaningandrepairing lockerswhentheseregulationsareviolated.

Forspecialoccasionslikeabirthdayoraschool-relatedevent,students maydecoratetheoutsideofalocker,butonlybluepainter’stapeshould beusedtoavoiddamagingthepaintonthelocker.Scotchtape, maskingtapeorducktapeshould never beused.Birthdaypaperthatis placedonthelockerdoorshouldberemovedfromthelockerafterone week.

StudentsareremindedthatthisisaCatholichighschool.Nothing shouldbeplacedonalockerwhichisnotappropriateinaCatholic environment.TheDeansofDisciplineortheVicePrincipalmay removeinappropriateitemsatanytime.

Althoughstudentsdohavesomecontrolovertheirlockersinthatother studentsmaybekeptout,schoolofficialshavetherighttoaccessa student’slockeratanytimewhenthereisreasonablesuspicionthatthe lockermaycontainsomethingthatwouldbedisruptivetothe educationalprocessordangeroustothehealthandsafetyofthe students. Thestudentisresponsibleforanyitemthatisfoundinhis/her locker. (Admin.VIII-16,“LockerSearches”).

LostandFound

AlllostorfoundarticlesshouldbebroughttotheAttendanceOffice locatedinthe100wing. Theftfromtheclassroomshouldbereported immediatelytotheteacherinwhoseclassthetheftoccurred. Theft fromanylocation,otherthantheclassroom,maybereportedtothe Dean. Theschoolisnotresponsibleforanystudentpropertyleft unattended. Forthepurposeofreturninglostbooks,astudent’sbooks shouldbeclearlylabeledwiththestudent’sname.

ResponsibilitiesforSchoolProperty

Theparentorguardianofastudentshall beliabletotheschoolforall propertybelongingtotheschoolthatwasloanedtothestudentandnot returnedupondemandbyanemployeeoftheschoolauthorizedtomake thedemand.(E.C.16074)

Studentsmustmakeanimmediatereporttotheteacheruponthe discoveryofanydamagetotheirdesksorotherequipment. Failureto reportdamageplacestheresponsibilityuponthestudentassignedtothat station.

Student-Visitors onCampus

Studentsmaynotreceivevisitorsoncampusbeforeschool,afterschool orduringschool. Failuretocomplymakesthestudentliableto disciplinaryaction. Theschooldiscouragesadultvisitorsinthe classrooms. ExceptionsmaybemadeatthediscretionofthePrincipal.

Anypersonneedingtoenterourcampusorwhohasbusinessinoffice buildings,otherthanthefrontoffice,isrequiredtoprovideavalid driver’slicensewhencheckingatthefrontoffice. Ifcleared,avisitor’s passwillbeissuedandmustbereturnedtothefrontofficewhen leavingtheschool.

Restrooms

Restroomsarelocatedintheacademicbuildingsthroughoutthecampus forstudentuse. Therestroomsinthe600wingandthefrontofficeare reservedforfacultyandotheradults. Studentsarerestrictedtothe300 wingrestroomsduringthelunchperiods. Studentsmaynotusethe restroomsduringclasstimeforanyreasonwithoutawrittenhallpass fromtheteacher. StudentsarerequiredtogototheInfirmaryifleaving theclassroomduetoillness. Studentswhoareillmaynotstayinthe restroomduringclasstimenormaytheyusetheircellphonestocall theirparent. Studentswhoareintherestroominsteadofclasswithout permissionfromtheteacherareconsideredtruant.

Restroomsaretobekeptneatwithpapersplacedincontainers,noton thefloor. Wallsmustneverbewrittenonormarkedinanyway. Inoperativefacilitiesormissing/lowsuppliesaretobereported immediately.

Loiteringorloudtalkingisnotpermittedintherestroomsatanytime.

STUDENTACTIVITYCENTER(SAC)

TheStudentActivityCenter(SAC)islocatedbetweenthe600wingand thestadium. Duringtheschoolday,variousstudentgroupsusethe lockerroomsandmainpavilionofthefacilityasmembersofPEor athletic/activityclasses. Inaddition,thegeneralstudentbody participatesinassemblies,rallies,andotherscheduledactivitiesinthe PavilionoftheStudentActivityCenter. Thefacultyhasdailyaccessto thediningroomlocatedonthesecondfloor.

Studentsaretoabidebythefollowingregulationsregardinguseofthe SAC:

1. Onlystudentswhoareenrolledinaphysicaleducationclass, participatinginanathleticteamorperformancegrouppractice,or onlegitimatebusinesswithofficepersonnelshouldbeinthe facilitywhenanassemblyorotherscheduledschooleventisnotin progress. Allotherstudentsareprohibitedfromenteringthe facilitywithoutauthorizationbeforeorafterschool,whileclasses areinsession,duringbreaksandlunchordisciplinaryactionwill betaken. Anystudentgrouppermittedtouseactivitycenter facilitiesmustdosounderthedirectsupervisionofacoach, teacher,orotherauthorizedadult.

2.Gum,food,anddrinkareprohibited.

3.Thebuildingisequippedwithanelevatorforthosepersons physicallyrestrictedfromusingthestairsofthefacility. Student useoftheelevatorisstrictlyprohibitedwithoutprior authorization. Studentsrequiringuseoftheelevatormustfirst obtainapassfromtheVicePrincipalwhopermitssuchusage.

SpecificUsageRegulations

TheStudentActivityCenterhousestheAthleticDepartmentOffices,in additiontofacilitiesthatcanbeusedforinstructional,athletic,

conferenceanddiningpurposes. Studentsaretoabidebythefollowing regulationsspecifictoeachfacilityaslisted:

MainPavilion

a.Studentuseofthepavilionislimitedtoscheduledeventssuch asassembliesandrallies.

b.Studentsmaynotbringanybags,backpacks,orpurseswith themintoassembliesandrallies.

c.Studentsshouldenterthemainpavilionfromtheirdesignated classdoor,proceedupthestairstothesecondfloor,andwalk downtotheirassignedseatingsection.

d.Studentsshouldnotstandorwalkonpavilionseating;aisle stairsshouldbeusedatalltimestoenterorexittheseating area.

e.Climbingofbleachersisstrictlyprohibited.

f.Walkingonthemainfloorofthepavilionispermittedonly whentheprotectivefloorcoveringisinplaceorprovidedthe studentiswearingactivity-appropriatefootwearasduringan athleticpractice.

g.Studentsarestrictlyprohibitedfromwalkingacrossthesecond floorcatwalkareawhileeventsareinprogressonthepavilion floor.

Restrooms

a. Firstfloormainentrancerestroomsmaybeusedduring scheduledeventstakingplaceinthemainpavilion.

b. Studentsareprohibitedfromusingtherestroomslocatedonthe secondfloor,with theexceptionofthoselocatedinthePE lockerroomsduringchangingperiods.

LockerRooms,EquipmentRoom,WeightRoom,TeamRoom

a. UseislimitedtoPEclassesorassignedteamsparticipatingin scheduledpracticesorworkouts.

b. Nostudentistousetheseroomswithoutpermissionfromand appropriatesupervisionbyacoachorotherauthorizedadult.

c.Astudentfoundintheseareasduringtheschooldayandnot underthedirectsupervisionofateacherorcoachwillbe consideredtruantandwillfacedisciplinaryaction.

DanceRoom,SeminarRoom,BoxOffice

a. UseofthedanceandseminarroomsislimitedtoPEclasses, academicclasses,oractivitygroupsthathavepreviously scheduledeventsintheserooms.

b. Useoftheboxofficeisrestrictedtoactivitygroupsthathave receivedpriorapprovalandareunderthedirectsupervisionof anauthorizedadult.

DiningRoomandKitchen

a. Thesecondfloordiningroomandrestroomsarelimitedto facultyuseduringtheschoolday.

b.Studentsarenotpermittedtoenterthekitchenorrestroomsat anytime.

AthleticDepartmentOffices

a.Studentsarepermittedtoentertheathleticdepartmentoffices providedtheyareonauthorizedbusiness.

b. Studentsaretoaccesstheathleticdepartmentbyusingthe northeastentrancedoors(HallofFameaccessdoornearestto thebaseballfield)oftheStudentActivityCenter.

Note: AnystudentwhoisintheStudentActivityCenterwithoutproper authorizationwillreceiveanautomaticSaturdayDetentionunlessa moreseriousconsequenceisdeemednecessary.

CARROLLPERFORMINGARTSCENTER(CC)

TheMonsignorAidanCarrollPerformingArtsCenter(CC)islocated ontheeastsideofcampusnexttothe100and200Wings. Duringthe schoolday,variousstudentgroupsusethisfacilityasstudentsenrolled inperformancegroupactivitiesandclasses. Inaddition,attimes, generalgroupsofstudentsmayparticipateinassembliesorother scheduledactivitiesintheCarrollCenter.

Studentsaretoabidebythefollowingregulationsregardinguseofthe CC:

1.Noloiteringisallowedinthebuildingoraroundthebuilding beforeschool,duringtheschooldayorafterschool.

2.Studentsmayonlyenterthebuildingwithateacher/adult supervisor.Thisisalwaysthecaseevenifthedoorisunlockedor open.Studentsmustwaitoutsideuntiltheteacher/adultsupervisor arrivestoescortstudentsintothebuilding.

3.Food,drinks,andgumarenotallowedintheCC.Thisincludesall areasofthebuilding(stage,pit,controlrooms,dressingrooms, choralroom,bandroom,lobby,shop,maintheater,etc.)

4.Bottledwaterwithasecuredlidistheonlyacceptabledrink.

5.Studentsmustremainwiththeirteacher/adultsupervisoratall times.Nowanderingaroundthefacility.

6.Studentsmayonlyenterandexitthestagefromthebackstagearea. Donotclimbon/jumpoffthestage.

7.Studentsmaynottouchanyoftheequipment,unlessinstructedto doso.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,pulleys,lightswitches, audioequipment,monitors,etc.

8.Usingthedressingroomsisaprivilege.Inappropriatebehavior willnotbetolerated.

9.Studentsshouldnotstandorclimbonanyofthefurnishings.

10.Studentsshouldnotwriteonanyofthewalls.Thisisconsidered vandalismandwillnotbetolerated.

TECHNOLOGICALDEVICESONCAMPUS

Astheschoolrecognizesthatmanystudentscarrypersonalelectronic devicessuchascellularphonestocampus,studentsandparentsmust recognizethattheuseofsuchdevicesreadilybecomesadistraction fromtheschool’sacademicpurpose. Assuch,thefollowinglimitations applytotheuseoftechnologicaldevicesoncampus. Theschoolisnot responsibleforthelossortheftofanytechnologicaldeviceswhicha studentbringstoschool.

Chromebooks

AllBishopAmatstudentsarerequiredtobringtheirschool-issued chromebookandchargertoschooldaily. Studentsareexpectedtouse theirschool-issuedchromebookoncampusforacademicpurposes only

Studentsarealsoexpectedtobeawareof,andabideby,thefollowing:

1.School-issuedchromebooksshouldbeusedduringclasstime undertheimmediatedirectionandsupervisionoftheclassroom teacher.

2.Studentsneedtocreatearoutinetoensurethattheychargetheir deviceovernightandbringittoschooldaily.

3.Studentsaresolelyresponsibleforthecareandsafekeepingof theirschool-issuedchromebook.

4.Studentsshouldneverleavetheirschool-issuedchromebook unattended.

5.Lostordamageddevicesaresubjecttotherulesstipulatedonthe ChromebookAgreementFormsignedbyparentsintheEnrollment Portal.

6.Theschoolisnotresponsibleforlost,misplaced,stolenor damageddevices.

Studentswillretainpossessionofthedeviceupongraduatingfrom BishopAmat.Studentswhowithdrawfromschoolmustreturntheir

school-issuedchromebookpertheWithdrawalAgreementForm,also, locatedintheEnrollmentPortal.

Studentswhoseschool-issuedchromebookbreaksorisnolonger functioningproperlyshouldreporttheissue(s)toaCounselor,Deanor Administrator.Pleasenotethatdeviceswill not beissuedfortheday dueastudentforgettingtobringtheirdeviceorcharger. Thisisstrictly forwhenadeviceisnotworking.

Ifaschool-issuedchromebookbreaks,isstolen,orisotherwisenot functioning,thedevicewillneedtobereplaced.Studentsare responsibleforthereplacementcostof$300.00. Thereplacementcost foralost/damagedchargingcordis$50.00. Allreplacementcostsmust bepaidbeforeanewschoolchromebookorchargerisissuedtothe student.

CellularPhones

Theuseofcellphones,includingsmartwatches,forpersonalreasonsis strictlyprohibited duringtheschoolday. Intheeventofan emergency,parentsorlegalguardiansalonemaycontactthestudentby callingtheAttendanceOffice. Similarly,studentsshouldcometothe AttendanceOfficeortoaDeans’Officetocallparents,ifsuchaneed arisesduringtheschoolday.

Studentswhocarrycellphonesorsmartwatchesmustleavethem turnedoffatalltimes (notonsilentorvibrate)andintheirbackpacks, pursesorlockersduringtheschoolday. Studentsarenotallowedto carrysuchdevicesintheirpocketsorontheirwrist. After2:45p.m., studentsmayusetheircellphonesinthelunchareaorotherareaswhere studentswaitforrides. Studentsare never allowedtousecellphones orsmartwatchesintheacademicarea(academicwings,library, restrooms,offices,etc.)forpersonalreasonsbefore2:45p.m.

Studentswhoremovecellphonesfromtheirbookbagsorpursesduring theschoolday,carrytheircellphoneonthem,orwhosedeviceringsor beepsorvibratesinclasswillhavethatdeviceconfiscatedandtheir respectiveDeanofDisciplinewillbenotified.

AstheDeansofDisciplinehaveadditionalresponsibilities,itis unrealisticforstudentsandparentstoexpectanimmediatereleaseof confiscateddevices.Aconfiscatedcellphonemaynotbereleasedon thesamedaythatitwasconfiscated.

Studentswhohaveanitemconfiscatedforthefirsttimemayhavethe itemreturneddirectlytothemonlyafteradetentionsliphasbeenissued bytheirrespectiveDean. Repeatviolatorswillbeissuedmorehoursof detentionandtheitemwillonlybereleaseddirectlytoa parent/guardian after allofthedetentionsissuedfortheconfiscation havebeenserved.Therearenoexceptionstothesepolicies.

ConfiscateddevicesarereleasedafterschoolthroughtheVice Principal’sofficeprovidedtheaboveprocedureshavebeenfollowed.

Studentswhorepeatedlyviolatetheschool’scellphonepolicyare subjecttofurtherconsequences,includingdisciplinaryprobation.

Airpodsandlisteningdevices

Theuseoflisteningdevices(airpods,cellphones,headphones, speakers,etc.)isnotpermittedanywhereoncampusduringtheschool day. Assuch,studentswhousethesedevicesorhavethesedevices visiblemayhavethemconfiscatedbyteachersortheDeansof Discipline.

RecordingDevices

Studentsarenotpermittedtouseanyelectronicdevicesforthe purposesofrecordingatanytimeoncampusincludingschoolevents withoutpriorapproval.

LaserPointers

Theunauthorizeduseoflaserpointersisprohibitedatalltimeson campus. Studentswithsuchdeviceswillbesubjecttohavingthem confiscatedandreceivingdisciplinaryconsequences.

DRESSANDGROOMINGCODE

TheChristianmessageisacalltoalifestylethatisdifferentfromthe normofsociety. Dressandgroomingregulations,basedonthatcall,are centeredoncleanliness,neatness,modesty,goodtaste,andsafety. Listedbelowarespecificrules,whichgivedefinitestatementsfordress andgrooming. Theseregulationsaretobeobservedbyallstudentsat alltimeswhileatschooloranyschoolfunction(fieldtrips,etc.)unless specificregulations,differingfromthoselistedbelow,aregivenbythe VicePrincipal. TheDeansreservetherighttorequestanystudentto changeattire,toregulateagainstcertainfashions,andtoconfiscateany objectionableitemswhentheydeemitnecessary. Issuesrelatingto dressorappearanceofastudentthatarenotspecificallymentionedin thishandbook,butareinconsistentwiththeschool’sphilosophyand expectations,maybedeemedunacceptableatthediscretionofthe Principal.

LimitedItems

Schoolhoursareconsideredfrom7:00a.m.to4:00p.m. Thefollowing limiteditemsmaynotbewornbetweenthosehours: sunglasses,hatsof anykind,andboy’searrings. Thisincludesmetal,clear/plasticor rubberstuds.Earringsmustbemoderate. Bars,plugsortribalspacers arenotacceptableandmay never beworn.

RestrictedItems

Thefollowing restricteditems areneverallowedtobewornoncampus oratanyschoolfunctiononoroffcampus: visibletattoos,body/nose rings,bars,plugsortribalspacers. Thisincludesmetal,plasticor rubberstuds. Inaddition,chainsforwalletsarenottobeworn.

REGULARDRESSCODE

BishopAmathasauniform-styleofdressforbothboysandgirls. BishopAmatstudentsarerequiredtoreporttocampusintheirschool uniform. StudentsthathaveaPE,dance,orathleticclassduringthe firstblockshouldreporttoschoolintheirschooluniformandreportto thegymat8:05a.m.whenthe bellringstochangeintotheirPEclothes. Theonlyexceptionstothisarethestudentsthathaveanathleticpractice beforetheschooldaybegins. Studentsthatdonotabidebythisrule mayfacedisciplinaryaction.

Studentsmaywearanycombinationoftheuniformitemslistedbelow. Withtheexceptionofuniformskirts,uniformskorts,uniformsweaters anduniformvestswhichMUSTbepurchasedfromDennisUniform,all otheruniformitemscanbepurchasedelsewhere,however,the specificationslistedbelowmustbemet.

DennisUniformSkirts(girlsonly)

Allincomingfreshmen(Classof2028),ifoptingtowearaskirt,must purchaseaNEWuniformskirtwiththeAmat“A”logoatthehem. Usedskirtsarenotallowed. Anysophomore,juniororsenior purchasinganewskirtmustalsohavetheAmat“A”logoatthehem.

Approvedcolorsforuniformskirtsareblue,grayorkhakionly. Skirts mustbenoshorterthanthreeinchesabovethetopoftheknee.Skirts cannotberolledtoalengthshorterthanthreeinchesabovethetopof theknee. Studentswhofailtocomplywiththislengthrequirementwill

besenthomeandmaybedeniedtheuseofuniformskirtsand,instead, berequiredtowearuniformshortsorpants.

DennisUniformSkorts(girlsonly)

In2023-2024,theschooladoptedauniformskortwiththeAmat“A” logoattheheminblue,grayorkhakionly. Skortsmustbenoshorter thanthreeinchesabovethetopoftheknee.Skortscannotberolledor alteredtoalengthshorterthanthreeinchesabovethetopoftheknee. Studentswhofailtocomplywiththislengthrequirementwillbesent homeandmaybedeniedtheuseofuniformskortsand,instead,be requiredtowearuniformshortsorpants.

DennisUniformSweaters

V-neckpullovers,crew-neckpullovers,andcardigansareacceptable. Allsweatersmustbewornwithauniformshirtunderneath. Approved uniformsweatercolorsarenavy,burgundyandgray. Pleasenotethat navyistheonlyacceptableoptionforschool-wideMassdays.

DennisUniformVests

Ifworn,thevestmustbewornwithauniformshirtunderneath. Approveduniformvestcolorsare navyandburgundy. Pleasenotethat navyistheonlyacceptableoptionforschool-wideMassdays

UniformPants

StudentsmaywearDennisuniformpantsoranotherbrandprovideditis aclassic,relaxed,orstraight-legstylesimilartoDennis. Pantsmaynot beDickiesbrand,cargo-style,capriorjoggers.Acceptablepantscolors arenavy,khakiandgray. ClassicDockersarepreferred. Allpants wornmustmeetthefollowingsetofcriteria:

1.Pantsmaynotbeoversizedorsagging.

2.Pantsmustfitthestudentappropriately. Pantscanneitherbetight orbaggy.

3.Pantsmusthaveawaistbanddesignedtobewornatthewaist..

4.Boysmustalwayswearbeltswiththeirpants.

5.Pantsmustnothaveslitsortearsorholesanywhere.

6.Pantsmaynotbejeans/denimmaterial.

7.Pantsmaynothaveexteriorpockets. Backpocketsshouldbe interiorpockets.

8.Pantsmustnotberolledatthewaistorankles.

9.Shirtsmustbetuckedintothepants.

UniformShorts

StudentsmaywearDennisuniformshortsoranotherbrandprovided theyarethesamestyleasDennisshorts. Acceptablecolorsarenavy, khakiandgray. ShortsmaynotbeDickiesbrand,cargo-styleor denim/jeanmaterial. Dockersarepreferred. Allshortswornmust meetthissetofcriteria:

1.Shortsmaynotbeoversizedorsagging.

2. Shortsmustfitthestudentappropriately. Shortscanneitherbetight orbaggy.

3.Shortsmusthavebeltloops

4.Shortsmustbenoshorterthan3inchesabovethetopoftheknee.

5.Shortsmustbenolongerthanthebottomoftheknee.

6.Shortscannotberolledupattheleg.

7.Shortsmustbewornatthewaist.

8.Boysmustwearabeltwiththeirshorts.

9.Shirtsmustbetuckedintotheshorts.

UniformShirts

Shirtsmaybepurchasedfromanystoreprovidedtheyarethesame style,colorandshadeofcolorasthosesoldbyDennisUniform. Shirts mustbefreeofwriting,emblemsorlogos.Includedare:

1.solidcolorpoloshirts(longorshortsleeve)innavy,royalblue, gray,babyblue,yellow,forestgreen, burgundyandwhite. NO stripesordesigns.

2.striped/solidoxfordshirt(longorshortsleeve)innavy/white stripe,maroon/whitestripe,skyblue,whiteoryellow. Inmost cases,onlyonetopbuttonmaybeunbuttoned.

Additionally,uniformshirtsmustbewornatalltimes.Theymust alsoalwaysbetuckedintothewaistbandofpants,shorts,skirtsor skorts.Shirtscannotbepinnedorcinched.

Undershirts

Shirtswornbeneathuniformshirtsarelimitedtothefollowing:

1.solidwhite,grayornavy(longorshortsleeve)shirt

2.solidwhite,grayornavylongsleeveturtleneckshirt

3.undershirtsmustbefreeofwriting

Sweatshirts,JacketsandOuterwear

InadditiontotheDennisuniformsweatersandvests,studentsmayalso wearthefollowingovertheiruniform:

1. ONLY BishopAmatsweatshirtsandjacketspurchasedthroughthe StudentStore. AllAmatsweatshirtsandjacketsmustbeworn withauniformshirtunderneath.Sweatshirtsmustbewornover theuniformshirt,sweaterorvest.

2. ONLY BishopAmatTeam/GrouporLettermanJackets/Sweaters purchasedthroughanindividualteam/groupafterapprovalisgiven bytheVicePrincipal. Theseitemsmustbeclearlymarkedwith theschoolnameandteamname. Acceptablecolorsareroyalblue, navy,yellow/gold,whiteandgray. Amatteam/groupjacketsworn cannotexceedthelengthofuniformskirt,skortorshorts.

Whenweatherconditionscallforadditionalouterwearwhileoutdoors, studentsmaywearnon-Amatcoats/jacketsovertheirAmatapparel providedselectionsmeetthefollowingcriteria:

1.Coats/jacketsmustbeaSOLIDcolorwithnowriting,emblemsor patches. Acceptablecolorsareblack,gray,navyandroyalblue.

2.Coats/jacketsmaynotbedenimorPendleton(plaid/flannel)style.

NOTE: Non-AmatsweatshirtsareNOTpermitted. Thisincludes university/collegesweatshirts,CIFsweatshirtspurchasedorprovidedat any competitioninwhichthestudentparticipated. Additionally,hoods mayonlybewornoutdoorsduringcoldorinclementweather. Hoods mustbe removedwhenthestudententersthecampusbuildings. StudentsareexpectedtocomplyimmediatelywhenaskedbyaDeanor teachertoremovetheirhood. Nootherhatsorotherheadwearmaybe worn.Non-Amatsweatshirtsaresubjecttoconfiscation.Aparentmay beaskedtocometocampustoretrievetheitem.

Belts

Beltsmustbeplain,withoutwriting,designs,or studsofanykind. Acceptablestylesarewebbed,braidedorleatherbeltsofstandardwidth intan,black,burgundy,navy,orgray. Beltsandbucklesmaynotbe oversized. Buckleswithinitialsoremblemsarenotpermitted.

Shoes

Hardsoledressshoesmaybeworn. Ifwearinguniformpantsandthe shoeis higherthanmid-ankle,thepantsmaynotbetuckedintothe shoesnormaythepantsbecuttofitovertheshoes. Shoesmaynot haveopentoesoropenbacks. Crocs,Uggs,Birkenstock,softsole shoesorshoesthatlooklikeslippersormoccasinsarenotpermitted.

Tennisshoesmayalsobeworn. Tennisshoeswithinappropriatewords ordesignsarenotallowedtobeworn. Rollershoesareprohibited. Crocs,Uggs,Birkenstock,softsoleshoesorshoesthatlooklike slippersormoccasinsarenotpermitted.

Socks

Allstudentsmustwearsocks. Onlysolidcoloredsocksfreeofwriting (exceptthecompanybrandname/logo)ordesignsmaybeworn. In additiontosocks,girlsmaywearsolidcoloredkneehighs(wornbelow theknee)ortightsinblack,burgundy,gray,white,navyortan. Tights maybewornwithdressshoesonly,nottennisshoes. Leggings, patterned,fish-netortexturedtights/nylonsarenotpermitted.

NOTE: Eithersocksortightsmaybeworn. Studentsmaynotwear bothsocksandtightstogether.

GROOMING

AcceptableforGirls

Hairthatisneat,clean,moderate,ofanaturalcolorandcombedinsuch awaythatitdoesnothangintheface. Cosmeticsthataremoderate. Earringsmaynotbelongerthantwoinchesfromthepointofinsertion. Earringsmayonlybeinsertedatonesite(nobars,tribalspacersor plugs).

UnacceptableforGirls

Exaggeratedhairstyles(unnaturalcoloredhairortwo-tonedhaircolors); shavedareas;hairthathangsintheface;earringsthatarelongerthan twoinchesfrominsertion. Noserings,tribalspacersandplugsare restricteditemsandareneverallowedtobewornduringschoolorat anyschoolfunctiononoroffcampus.

AcceptableforBoys

Hairthatisneat,clean,moderate,ofthestudent’snaturalcolor,doesnot extendbelow thecollar,doesnotextendbelowtheeyebrowanddoes notextendbelowthemiddleoftheear. Ifcurly,hairmustnotextend belowtheeyebrowsorextendtoohighfromthescalp. Hairmaybe braidedprovidedthebraidsdonothanginthefaceorextendbelowthe collar. Hairmayalsobesecuredintoatightbunprovideditisneatly andinconspicuouslyfastenedabovethecollar’sloweredge.Haircut lengthdifferencesmustbeblended;Onestepisallowedprovidedhair lengthdifferenceisnogreaterthan2inchesandtherearenoshaved areas;Sideburnsshouldbecleancut,nowiderthanoneinch,andmust notextendbelowtheear. Faceshouldbeclean-shavenatalltimes. Earringsarenotpermittedbefore4:00p.m.evenifcoveredbyband aids.

Unacceptablefor Boys

Mohawksorfaux-hawks;bleachedordyedhair,exaggeratedstyles (tails,shavedareasorshavedlines/designs,excessivelength,topbuns, ponytails,significantdifferencebetweenthetopandthesidesofhair); hairextendingbelowtheeyebrowormiddleear;hairbelowcollar; morethanonestep;stepdifferenceofgreaterthan2inches;earrings before4:00p.m. Noserings,bars,tribalspacersandplugsarerestricted itemsandareneverallowedtobewornduringschooloratanyschool functiononoroffcampus.

Note: Schoolhoursareconsideredtobefrom7a.m.to4p.m. In additiontothesehours,BishopAmatreservestherighttodenythe wearingofanyobjectionableoroffensiveitemsoncampusoratschool functionsatanytime. Studentsandparentsshouldbeadvisedcertain dresscodeviolationswillresultinthestudentbeingsenthometo changeormakenecessaryadjustmentspriortobeingallowedbackto class. Suchviolationsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

• Skirts/skorts/shortswornshorterthan3inchesabovetheknee

• Pants/shortswornexcessivelytight

• Pants/shortswornexcessivelybaggy,saggingorwithtears

• Pantsofjeanordenimmaterial

• Pants/shortsthatarenotapprovedstyle,brandorcut

• Notwearingauniformshirtorwearingauniformshirtthatisnotan approvedcolor

• Anyotherdresscodestandardforwhichthestudentisinrepeated violation

MASSDRESSCODE

OnscheduledMassdays,allstudentswillberequiredtocometoschool dressedinmoreformalattirethanonaregularschoolday. TheMass dayformaldresscodeisasfollows:

Boys –khakiuniformpants,whiteoxfordbutton-downshirt(longor shortsleeve)andtie. Ininclementweather,studentsmaywearthe Dennisuniformcardigansweater,vestorpull-overin NAVY only. No othersweatersorsweatshirtswillbeallowedonMassdays. Amat lettermanjacketsareOKtobeworn. Studentsmayweartennisshoes ordressshoesthatmeettheschool’sestablishedguidelines.

11thand12thGradeGirls –khakiuniformskirt(preferred)orpants andwhiteoxfordbutton-downshirt(shortorlongsleeve). Ininclement weather,studentsmayweartheDennisuniformcardigansweater,vest orpull-overin NAVY only. Noothersweatersorsweatshirtswillbe allowedonMassdays. AmatlettermanjacketsareOKtobeworn. Studentsmayweartennisshoesordressshoesthatmeettheschool’s establishedguidelines.

9thand10thGradeGirls- khakiuniformskort(preferred)orpants andwhiteoxfordbutton-downshirt(shortorlongsleeve). Ininclement weather,studentsmayweartheDennisuniformcardigansweater,vest orpull-overin NAVY only. Noothersweatersorsweatshirtswillbe allowedonMassdays. AmatlettermanjacketsareOKtobeworn. Studentsmayweartennisshoesordressshoesthatmeettheschool’s establishedguidelines

LITURGICALSERVICESANDFORMALASSEMBLYDRESS CODE

Girlsarerequiredtowearuniformshortsorpantstoschoolonthedays onwhichliturgicalservicesorformalassembliesarescheduled. Skirts arenottobeworntoschoolonthosedays.

LANCERDRESSCODE

Occasionallyduringtheschoolyear,therewillbedayswhenstudents areinvitedtodressoutofuniform.Thesedaysaremostoftenassociated withspecialschedulesoractivitiessuchasrallies. Allstudentshavethe privilegetoparticipateprovidedtheyabidebytheguidelinesspecified priortotheactivity. Sometimesaparticularthemeorcolorscheme is requiredinordertoparticipate. Generallyspeaking,thesespecial “LancerDress”daysarelimitedtowearingjeansandtennisshoesalong withauniformshirt,anofficialAmatshirt/jerseyorspecificcolor, dependingontheselectedtheme. Jeanswornmustbeingoodcondition withnoripsortears. Jeansmaynotbetootight,toobaggy,saggingand mustsitatthewaist. TheONLYacceptablefootwearistennisshoes.

Studentswhoviolatethespecifieddresscodearesubjecttodisciplinary action,includingsimplesuspension,sendingthestudenthometo changeand/ordenialofparticipationinfutureLancerDressDays.

DANCEDRESSCODE

StudentsareaskedtokeepCatholicidealsofmodestyinmindasthey makeselectionsfordanceattire.Itisourhopethatallinvolved(parents, BishopAmatstudents,guests)willrememberthattheidealsofa Catholicsocietyaredistinctlydifferentfromthoseofsecularsociety andarereflectedinthedancedresscode.

SchoolDances

ThedresscodeforalldanceswillbedeterminedbytheVicePrincipal. Itisexpectedthatdressforallstudentsandguests,ifallowed, regardlessofthedancetheme,willbeinaccordancewithschool philosophywhichtakesintoconsiderationmodestyandsafety.

Thefollowingprovidesageneraloutlineofthedresscodefor semi-formalandformalschooldances,however,morespecificdetails areprovidedbeforeeachdance:

Girls-Allgirlsmustwearsemi-formalorformalattire. Attiremaynot betight. Thelengthofattiremustbeatthekneeandremainattheknee atalltimes. Dressesmaynothavesee-throughmaterialinthearea betweenthebustandtheknee.Dressesthatlackmaterialanywherein thefront(e.g.materialopensatthesidesorhasopenindentstowardthe stomach)cannotbeworn. Slitscannotbehigherthanthetopofthe knee. Necklinesmustbemodestandnotrevealcleavage. Necklines maynotdropbelowthebreastbone,whetherornotcleavageshows. Backlessdressesmaynotbeworn. Theremustbeatleasttwoinchesof materialextendingfromthesidestotheback. Backsmustextendat leasttwoinchesupfromthewaist. Dressesneedtobeappropriateto theageofthestudent. Tennisshoes,flipflops,hikingshoes,and slippersarenotacceptable.

Boys: Allboysmustwearashirtandtie,asuitoratuxedo,depending onthedance. Tennisshoes,deckshoes,hikingboots,andslippersare notacceptable. Theonlybodyringsthatmaybewornaretraditional earrings.Boysmustbeclean-shaven. Haircannotbedyed,spikedor displayanyotherexaggeratedstyle. Hangingchains,canes,andhats arenotallowed.

Guests: TheguestofaBishopAmatstudentmustcomplywiththe schooldresscoderequirements. TheBishopAmatstudentis responsibleforcommunicatingthistohis/herdate.

DRESSCODEFORATHLETICCONTESTS

BishopAmatstudentsareexpectedtoabidebyschoolphilosophywith regardtodressatallschoolfunctions,includingpublicevents,suchas games,asspectators. Studentsshoulddressaccordingtothiscasual dresscode:

1.Jeansoranyothernon-uniformpantsprovided:

a.Theyareingoodcondition;noripsortearsabovetheknee thatshowanyskin

b.Theyfitthestudent;nooversizedpantsortightpants c.Theyarewornatthewaist

2.Non-uniformshirtsprovided:

a.Theyarenothalter-tops

b.Theyarenotlowcutanddonotexposeabaremidriff

c.Theyarenotexposingundergarments(Nonettedorsheer shirtswhichexposeundergarments.)

d.Theyhavenowritingorpicturesthatdegradeindividualsor groupsofindividuals,promotetheuseofalcoholorother illicitsubstances,ordisplaysexuallysuggestivecontent

e.Shortsandskirtsmaybewornprovidedtheyarenoshorter than3inchesabovethetopoftheknee

DRUGPOLICY

Theillicituseofdrugsandalcoholisoneofthemostdestructive problemsconfrontingAmericanSocietytoday. Thereisnodoubtthat manyofourstudentswillbefacedwiththequestionofwhetherornot totakedrugs. ItisourhopethattheknowledgefoundatBishopAmat andthevaluesinstilledinthestudents’homewillhelpstudentsavoid druguse. However,studentswhobecomeinvolvedwithdrugsneedto knowthat:

Thepossession,sale,use,distributionorbeingundertheinfluenceof drugsoralcohol,aswellasthepossession,sale,useordistributionof drugparaphernaliaoncampusor atanyschoolfunctionaregroundsfor immediatedismissal.

Ontheotherhand,weconsideritourresponsibilitytohelpstudents whobecomeinvolvedwithdrugsthroughaprogramofcounselingand guidance,includingdrugtesting. Studentswhovoluntarilycome forwardandseekhelpwillnotbeforcedtoleavetheschoolprovided theyagreetoparticipateinatreatmentprogram,developedin consultationwiththestudent,theparentsandschoolpersonnel.

Inordertoensurethatourcampusisdrug-free,BishopAmatusesthe servicesof Interquest,anarcoticsdetectioncanineunit. Interquest will makerandomvisitstoourcampusthroughouttheyear. Inorderto ensurethatoureventsaredrug-free,wemayusetheservicesof Interquest

DISCIPLINARYPROCEDURES

ClassroomDiscipline

Teachersintheclassroomorsupervisorypersonneloncampusare responsibleforhandlingnormalclassroomdisciplinaryproblems. Someofthealternativesavailabletotheteachersaredetentionas discussedbelow,parentconferences,andcounselingreferrals.

Theclassroomteacherusestheconductcommentsonthereportcardto reflecttheadequacyofbehaviorintheclassroom. Theseconduct commentsonthestudentreportcardarealsousedtodeterminethe behavioraleligibilityofstudentsinco-curricularprogramsandareas follows:

CommentG: Thestudent’sclassroomconducthabitsareGOOD.

CommentC: ThestudentsometimesneedsCORRECTION.

CommentN: ConducthabitsNEEDIMPROVEMENT.

CommentU: Conduct habitsareUNSATISFACTORY.

Aclassroomteacherwillgivethecomment“N”ifanyofthese statementsapply. Thestudent:

1.isfrequentlybeingreprimandedfortalkingorotherwisedisrupting class.

2.isoftenoutoftheassignedseatwithoutpermission.

3.hasbeenrepeatedlycorrectedforthrowingitemsinclass.

4.usesfoulorotherwiseinappropriatelanguageinclass.

5.isgenerallydisrespectfulorchallengingtotheteacher. (Disrespect involvingprofanityorthreateningstatementsisadeanmatter liabletosuspensionorimmediatedismissaland,therefore,outof therealmofthisprocedure.)

6.isdisrespectfulorinappropriatetowardsotherstudents.

7.isdisrespectfulorinconsiderateofothersduringprayerservice.

8.isoftenfoundtobechewinggumoreatingintheclassroom.

Ateacherwhogivesthecomment“N”hasgivenateacherdetentionfor theobjectionable classroombehaviorandhascontactedtheparents concerningthebehavior. Inspiteofthesesteps,thestudenthasnot improvedorthebehaviorhasworsened. Ateacherwhogivesthe comment“U”hasgivenacommentof“N”onthepreviousreportcard andhasmadetheDeanofDisciplinefamiliarwiththebehavioral situationbysubmittingmultipleReportsofMisconducttothedean concerningthebehavior.

Inaddition,receivingmorethanonecomment“N”and/oracomment “U”onthereportcardwillaffectastudent’seligibilitytoparticipateon anyathleticteam,performancegrouporactivitygroup. These commentswillalsoaffectastudent’seligibilitytorunforastudent governmentofficeorholdtheofficeonceelected,andastudent’s eligibilitytotryoutforPepSquad,orparticipateonthePepSquadif alreadyamember.

Tofacilitategrowthinneededareas,continuousviolationsofminor infractionsintheclassroom,orsingleinstancesofmoreserious infractions,mayultimatelyinvolvethestudentinthefollowingprocess.

MisconductReports

Incaseswhereastudenthasviolatedschoolrulesoutsideofthe classroom,whereateacherhasgivendetentionfortardiesyetthe studentcontinuestoarrivelatetoclass,orwheretheteacherisno longerabletohandledisruptivebehaviorbyastudentwithinthe classroom,a“ReportofMisconduct”iswrittenandgiventotheDean ofDiscipline. ReportsarehandledbytheDeansaccordingtotheSteps ofIncreasingSeverity.

StepsofIncreasingSeverity

Step1:One-HourDeanDetention (notesenthomeandsignedbyparent)

Step2:Two-HourDeanDetention (notesenthomeandsignedbyparent)

Step3:Three-HourDeanDetention (notesenthomeandsignedbyparent)

Step4:DisciplinaryReferralSentHome Four-HourDeanDetentionorSaturdayatDean’sdiscretion. (referral/detentionsenthomeandsignedbyparent)

Step5:DisciplinaryProbation(Contractsignedbyparent) ParentConference-Suspensionpendingconference SaturdayDetention

Step6:SuspensionandPossibleReferraltothe DisciplineBoard

Step7:ReferraltotheDisciplineBoard

TheStepsofIncreasingSeverityarefollowedinorderONLYforthose violationsnotsubjecttoprobationorimmediatedismissalonthefirst infraction.(SeeDisciplinaryActions)

Thereareafewexceptionstothedetentionschedulelistedunderthe StepsofIncreasingSeverity. Specifically,studentswhoarecalledto theDean’sOfficeduetounexcusedtardieswillreceiveatleastthe hourslistedunderthestep. Theywillreceivemorethanthelistedhours iftheirnumberoftardiescallsforahighernumberofdetentionhours, attherateofonehourperteacherreferral. Inaddition,studentswho commitanyofthefollowingviolationswillreceiveanautomatic SaturdayDetentiononthefirstsuchviolation:

1.NotcheckinginattheAttendanceOfficebeforegoingtoclass whenarrivingatschoolafter8:30a.m.(or15minutesafterthe startofthefirstclassblock)

2.Violatingstudentparkinglotrulesandexpectationsasstipulatedin thestudenthandbookandontheParkingPermitApplicationForm

3.Missingadean’sdetentionforanyreasonwithoutpriorapproval fromthedean

4.BeingintheStudentActivityCenterorthePerformingArtsCenter withoutauthorizationand/ornotonofficialbusiness

Detentions

Aspartofthedisciplineprocess,studentsworkfortheschool communitythroughdetentionhours.Therearefivetypesofdetentions:

1. TardyDetentions

Adescriptionoftardydetentionpoliciesandproceduresmaybe foundintheAttendancesection.

2. TeacherDetentions

Ateachermaygivedetentionforanyviolationthatisliableto detentionaccordingtotheDisciplineactionssetforthbythe school.A24-hournoticemustbegiven.Detentionsaregivenata timeconvenientfortheteacher.Ifthestudentfailstoshowfor detentionforotherthanaseriousreasonoriffurtherinfractions occur,thestudentisreferredtotheDean.

3. One-HourDeanDetentions

OneHourDeanDetentionsareheldafterschoolMondaythrough Thursday. Detentionsbegin15minutesafterthelastbellringsand end50minuteslater.Parentswillbenotifiedinwritingwhentheir sonordaughteristoreportforadetentionperiod.Ifastudentdoes notappearfortheassigneddetention,thenumberofdetentionsis doubled.Failuretoappearasecondtimewillresultinfurther action.

4. Two,ThreeandFour-HourDeanDetentions

Thenumberofhoursastudentmustserveincreaseswitheach reportedviolationaccordingtotheStepsofIncreasingSeverity. ThesehoursmustbeservedatanafterschoolDeanDetention session. TheDeanmayassignastudenttoworkforaspecific teacher. Inthatcase,itisuptothestudentwhoisservingthe detentiontogetverificationofthehoursserved.

5. SaturdayDetentions

SaturdaydetentionsareheldonSaturdaymorningsforthree hours. TheyaregivenaccordingtotheStepsofIncreasing Severity,asaconsequenceforfailingtofollowAttendanceOffice Procedures,missingaDean’sdetentionwithoutpriornotification, beingplacedondisciplinaryprobationorviolatingschoolpolicies. Astudentwhohasavalidreasonfornotservingdetentiononthe assignedSaturdaymayserveonthesubsequentSaturdayprovided priorapprovalisobtainedfromtheirDean. Unexcusedabsence fromaSaturdaydetentionisaviolationthatwillresultinfurther disciplinaryaction.

Suspension

Removingastudentfromtheordinaryeducationalenvironmentis necessarywhenthebehaviorofthestudentispotentiallydisruptiveor dangeroustoothermembersoftheschoolcommunity,whentimeis neededtocorrectorreviewaproblemthathasdeveloped,orwhena requiredparentconferenceispending. Whenastudentissuspended, theparentswillbenotified. Ifthestudentmustleaveschoolduetothe suspension,thestudentwillbekeptoncampusduringschoolhours untiltheparentsorguardianscometoclaimthestudent.Therearetwo typesofsuspensions:

1. In-HouseSuspension

Thestudentiskeptfromclassuntiladresscodeviolationis corrected,adeterminationismaderegardingthestudent’sactual violationofschoolpolicyoruntilaparent/guardiancancometo pickupthe student.

2. At-HomeSuspension

Thestudentdoesnotcometoschoolpendingaparentconference withtheDeanofDisciplineorresolutionofadisciplinary situation. Parentsarerequiredtomakesurethattheirchild remainsathomewhilesuspendedfromschool.

Probation

Probationreferstoaperiodoftimeduringwhichastudent’sbehavioris subjecttocontinuousevaluationbyaDeanofDisciplinetodetermine therighttoremainatBishopAmatHighSchool,accordingtoa contractualagreement.Thetermsoftheprobationcontractrefertoall itemsofbehaviorandattitudeascoveredinLancerLife.Thecontractis signedbytheparentsandthestudent,andwitnessedbytheDeanof Discipline,ortheVicePrincipal,duringaparentconferencethatisheld toreviewthedisciplinerecordofthestudentandexplainthetermsof thecontract.Therearetwotypesofdisciplinaryprobation:

1. StandardDisciplinaryProbation

ADeanofDisciplineplacesstudentsonStandardDisciplinary Probationwhentheyhavereceivedenoughreferralstoplacethem

atStep6oftheStepsofIncreasingSeverityorhavecommitteda singleoffensethat,asitsownconsequence,makesthemliableto Probation.Aviolationofanytermoftheprobationcontractmay resultinthestudentbeingaskedtowithdrawfromschoolorbeing requiredtoappearbeforetheDisciplineBoard.

2. StrictDisciplinaryProbation

AstudentmaybeplacedonStrictDisciplinaryProbationasthe resultofarecommendationmadetothePrincipalbytheDiscipline Board.Thisoccurswhentherehasbeenaseriousviolationof schoolregulations,but,accordingtospecificcircumstances,the violationisdeterminedtobeinsufficienttowarrantimmediate dismissal.Anyviolationofthespecifictermsofstrictprobation resultsinthestudent’simmediatewithdrawalfromtheschool. Strictprobationwillbefollowedbyaprobationperiod.

DisciplineBoard

TheDisciplineBoard,composedofappointedfacultymembers, conveneswhenastudentcommitsaseriousviolationoftheDiscipline Codeoraccumulatesviolationsagainstthecode,inspiteofprior disciplinaryactionsadministeredaccordingtotheStepsofIncreasing Severity. ThepurposeoftheBoardistomakerecommendationstothe Principalconcerningastudent’sstatuswiththeschool. TheDiscipline Boardmayrecommendtermsofstrictprobation,withdrawalfrom the school,orexpulsionfromtheschool. MeetingsoftheBoardarecalled, asneeded,bytheVicePrincipalafterconsultingwiththeDeanof Discipline. Atleastoneparentorguardianmustbepresentwiththe student.Thestudentmayalsorequestthathis/hercounselororanother teacherbepresentatthemeeting. Legalcounselisnotallowedtobe presentatthemeetingoftheschool’sDisciplineBoard.

TheresultsofaDisciplineBoardarereviewedwiththeschoolPrincipal andarecommunicatedtotheparentbytheVicePrincipal. Appealsto thatdecisionaremadethroughtheVicePrincipaltotheschool Presidentwhosedecisionisfinal. Anyappealshouldbemadebasedon newinformationthatwasnotpreviouslyconsideredbytheBoard.

DISCIPLINARYACTIONS

ViolationsoftheBishopAmatDisciplinaryCodewillbehandled accordingtothesedisciplinaryactions. Thecircumstancesinvolved,as wellastheoccurrenceofmultipleproblems,willdeterminethefinal actiontakenwitheachstudent,andmaywarrantmoreseriousaction thanstatedbelow.

Astudentmaybeaskedtowithdrawormaybeexpelledforviolations ofschoolrulescommittedwhileonschoolgrounds,whilegoingtoor fromschool,orduringorwhilegoingtoorfromaschool-sponsored activity. Thesearesomeoftheviolationsinincreasingseverity:

1. ViolationsThatMakeaStudentLiableforaDean’sDetention orSaturdayDetention

a.Repeatedoffensesofgumchewingoreatinginthese restrictedareas: library,chapel,computerlabs,sciencelabs, hallways,andintheclassroomduringclasstime

b.Enteringcarsortheparkingareaduringtheschoolday (StudentisliableforSaturdayDetention)

c.Litteringanywhereoncampus

d.Loiteringinthehallwaysoranyunauthorizedareaatanytime whenclassesareinsession(StudentisliableforSaturday Detention)

e.Openinganotherstudent’slockerwithoutpermission

f.Writingondesks

g.Excessivedisplaysofaffectiononcampusorataschool sponsoredactivity

h.Repeatedtardiesormissedtardydetentions

i.Failuretofollowattendanceprocedures(Studentisliablefor SaturdayDetention.)

j.Partialtruancy

k.Violationofdresscode

l.Cheatingonhomeworkorclassworkassignments,quizzes,or tests

m.Possessionofanymaterialthatwillhelpastudentcheaton anyschoolworkortesting,includingillicitlyannotated textbooks,asdeterminedbytheclassroomteacher

n.Plagiarismonhomeworkorotherminorassignment

o.Unacceptablebehaviorinclass

p.Throwingfoodorotherobjectsoncampusorintheclassroom

q.Recklessdrivingonschoolpropertyand/orviolatingthe parkingpermitcontractonfileintheASBOffice.(Students mayalsoloseparkinglotprivileges.)

r.Failuretoserveateacherdetentionordeandetention(Student isliableforSaturdayDetention.)

s.Violationofcellphonepolicy. Cellphonegoingoffinclass orusingacellphoneinclass,inthehallway,orinthe restroomduringtheschoolday.Cellphonefoundtobeturned onornotinthestudent’spurse,backpackorlocker. This includesusingorhavingasmartwatch,headphones/airpods, speakersorotherelectronicdevice.

t.TheuseofaChromebook,laptop,tabletoranyelectronic deviceforanythingotherthanacademicpurposesunderthe directguidanceandsupervisionofateacherinanacademic area

2.ViolationsThatMakeaStudentLiableforDisciplinary Probation:

a.Distributionorpostingofunapprovedmaterialsoncampus

b.Gambling

c.Habitualprofanityorvulgarityinwordorwriting(obscene gesturesincluded)

d.Continuedandwillfuldisobedience

e.Openandpersistentdefianceoftheauthorityofateacher

f.Repeatedinstancesofcheatingonhomeworkorclassroom assignments,quizzesortests

g.Cheatingonmajorexaminations,mid-termsorsemester examinations;copyingorplagiarizingonmajorprojects

h.Fightingoncampus,nearcampus,orataschool-sponsored functionoffcampus.(Allactiveparticipantsinafight situationwillbesuspendedandplacedonprobation regardlessofwhocausedthefight.)

i.Forgery,oruseofforgednotesorpasses

j.Truancyorrepeatedly/excessivelytardy

k.Tamperingwithfirealarmsorfireextinguishers

l.Smoking,havingtobaccoonone’sperson,usingorbeingin possessionoftobacco,vapingorjuulingdevicesoncampus. Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,smokelesstobacco. Smoking withintwoblocksoftheschooloratany school-sponsoredactivityisincluded.

m. Disruptionofschoolactivitiesorotherwillfuldefianceof validauthorityofsupervisors,teachers,oradministrators

n.Behavinginamannerthatcontributesnegativelytothe schoolenvironmentorperceptionoftheschoolbythe community.

o.Postingorsharinginformation(viatext,photo,video, recording,etc.)orcreatingfictitiousschoolaccountsusing anyelectronicdeviceorsocialmediaplatformthat communicatesnegativelyaboutanymemberoftheschool communityorthatcontributesnegativelytotheschool environmentortheperceptionoftheschoolbythe community

p. Makingdiscriminatory,defamatoryorbigotedcomments towardastudent,teacher,staffmemberorgroupeitheronor offcampusincludingonsocialmedia

3.ViolationsthatMakeaStudentLiableforImmediateDismissal fromtheSchool:

a.ViolationofaDisciplinaryProbationContract;disobedience andcontinuedwillfuldisregardforschoolpolicies

b.Stealing,tamperingwith,oranyunauthorizedhandlingof teacher’sgradebooks,textbooks,answerkeys,handbooks, keys,classroomorofficecomputer(s),schoolforms,orother belongings

c.Stealingorpurchasingacopyofaquiz,project,testor examinationorknowinglyreceivingsuchacopyfromanother student

d.Useofanelectronicdevicetoillegallystoreand/ordistribute answerstoaquiz,test,orexamination

e.Threatofforceoruseofprofanitybywordoractiontoa teacherorstaffmemberonoroffcampus. Inaddition,any parentorguardianorotherpersonwhoinsultsorabusesany teacherinthepresenceofotherschoolpersonnelorpupilsata placewhichisonschoolpremisesoratsomeotherplace,if theteacherisrequiredtobeatsomeotherplaceinconnection withassignedschoolactivities,isguiltyofamisdemeanor. (E.E.13560)

f.Possessionoruseoffirecrackersoranyexplodingdevice includingsmokebombs,oncampusoratanyschool sponsoredactivity

g.Settingfiresoncampus-Suspiciousfiresarereportedtothe ArsonSquad

h.Scandalousandimmoralconductonoroffcampus(including theInternet)atanytimewhilethestudentisenrolledat BishopAmat

i.Marriageofastudent(Admin.SectionVIII,“Married Students”)

j.Possessionofharmfulweaponsandmaterialorobjectsthat canbeusedasweaponsonornearcampus,oratany school-sponsoredactivity

k.Theuse,purchase,sale,distribution,possessionorbeing undertheinfluenceofanyalcoholicbeverageonornear campus,oratanyschool-sponsoredactivity

l.Theuse,purchase,sale,distribution,possessionorbeing undertheinfluenceofanylegal/illegaldrugonornear campus,oratanyschoolsponsoredactivity. Inadditionto dismissalfromschool,itisthepolicyoftheschoolin accordancewithArchdiocesanpolicy,tonotifylaw enforcementagencieswhendrugsarefoundoncampus.

m.Thesale,purchase,distributionorpossessionofdrug paraphernaliaonornearcampus,oratanyschoolsponsored function

n.Procuring,assistingintheprocurementof,causingor encouraginganabortionespeciallywherethesituation becomesgeneralknowledge-Inaddition,ifanystudent’s parentorguardiancoercesand/orassistsintheprocurement ofanabortionforhisorherdaughteroranyotherstudent,this actioniscauseforthesonordaughterofthatparenttobe dismissedfromschool.(Admin.VIII-10,“Abortion”)

o.Theftofschoolpropertyorstudentproperty-Parentsare liableforthecostofreplacement

p.Willfulcutting,defacing,orotherwisedamagingschool propertyorstudentproperty.(Thisincludesgraffitiondesks, lockerwalls,windowsinbathrooms,oronanyotherschool property.) Parentsareresponsibleforthecostofrepairor replacement

q.Resellinglostorstolenbooks

r.Deliberateharassmentofafellowstudent.Thisincludes,but isnotlimitedto,theuseoftechnology/socialmedia. (Refer tothe“Harassment,BullyingandHazingPolicies”sectionof thishandbook)

s.Membershiporactiveinvolvementinagangorgroupthatis responsibleforcoerciveorviolentactivity(Admin.VIII-15, “Gangs”)

t.AnyviolationoftheComputerUseRestrictionsthatis determinedtobeseriousinnature

u.Unauthorizeduseoftheschoolsealorsymbolintendedto representtheschoolsealonanydocument,regardlessof whetherthedocumentwasproducedonoroffcampus

v.Threats:verbal,written,electronicorgraphic.(Admin. VIII-12)

w.Assault/batteryoranythreatofforceorviolencedirected towardsanyone.(Admin.VIII-13)

x.Beingthemeansbywhichviolencecomestocampusorto schoolevents.(Admin.VIII-13)

y.Anyotheractionofasufficientlyseriousnatureasdetermined byahearingoftheDisciplinaryBoard

GENERALSCHOOLPOLICIES

ThesepoliciesofBishopAmatHighSchoolapplytoallstudents. Regulationsthatarelegalinnaturearereferencedaccordingtotheir origin:EducationCode(E.C.),PenalCode(P.C.),California AdministrativeCode(C.A.C.),andArchdiocesanAdministrative Handbook(Admin.)

Abortion

TheteachingoftheCatholicChurchisclearregardingtheinviolable righttolifeofallhumanbeings,thereverenceandrespectowedtoeach personincludingthoseconceivedandnotyetborn,andthemorally indefensibleprocurementofanabortion.

Abortiondisregardsinnocenthumanlife,isincompatiblewithand contradictorytothefundamentalteachingsoftheChurch,themission oftheCatholicschool,andthevaluesthatoughttopermeateCatholic education(GaudiumetSpes,51;CodeofCanonLaw,1398).

Catholicteachingdoesnotacceptthatanyonemayjustifiablyarrange fororprocureanabortionforoneselforforanotherperson,beforcedor pressuredintohavinganabortion,orinfluenceorcoerceanotherperson tohaveanabortion. Moreover,giventhealreadyexistingnetworkof prenatalprogramsandpregnancycounselingavailableinthe ArchdioceseofLosAngeles,thereisnoacceptablereasonwhyany studentshouldbecoercedintohavinganabortion.

Therefore,theinvolvementofanystudentinprocuringorassistingin theprocurementofanabortioniscauseforsuchstudenttobedismissed fromschool. Furthermore,ifanystudent’sparentor guardiancoerces and/orassistsintheprocurementofanabortionforhisorherdaughter, oranyotherstudent,thisactionisalsocauseforthesonordaughterof thatparentorguardiantobedismissedfromschool. (Admin.VIII-10, “Abortion”)

InterviewandRemovalfromSchoolofStudentsbyPoliceOfficers Policeofficershavetherightduringtheschooldaytointerview studentswhoaresuspectsorwitnesses. Properlyidentifiedlaw enforcementagencyrepresentativesmayremoveastudentfromcampus duringschoolhoursforplacementinpolicecustody. Whilethelegal responsibilityofparentalnotificationrestswithlawenforcement,the schoolwillmakeanefforttoinformtheparentorguardianofthe student’sinterviewand/orremovalfromcampusbylawenforcement, withtheexceptionofsuspectedchildabusecases.

ChildAbuse

Anyteacherwhosuspectsfromobservationofaminorthattheminor hasreceivedphysicalinjurieswhichappeartohavebeeninflictedby otherthanaccidentalmeansbyanyperson,thattheminorhasbeen molested,thattheminorhasbeenabandoned,desertedorexpelledfrom thehome,orthattheminorhasbeenplacedinsuchasituationthathis lifeorhealthmaybeendangeredshallreportsuchfactimmediatelyby phonetoachildprotectiveagencyandwithin36hoursinwritingto saidagency.(P.C.11161.5;P.C.270-273)(AdminVIIIappendix)

ClosedCampus

Topreservetheacademicenvironmentandschoolsecurity,Bishop Amatisa“closedcampus.” Nopersonmayenterthecampusbefore, duringorafterschool,unlessauthorizedbytheschooladministration. Visitorsmustpresentthemselvesattheschool’sMainOfficeiftheyare seekinginformationorhavebusinesstoconductattheschool. Persons whoarevisitingcampusorwhohavebusinessinbuildings,otherthan theFrontOffice,arerequiredtosigninatthefrontdesk,provideand submitavalidIDandobtainavisitor’sbadge. Thebadgeistobe returnedtotheFrontOfficewhenleavingtheschool. Atthattime,the IDwillbereturned. Theonlyexceptionsarethosevisitorswhoare attendinganafterschoolathleticeventorotherafterschoolactivityor performancethatisopentothepublic.

Itshould benotedthatschoolactivitiesorperformancesduringthe schooldayarenotconsidered“opentothepublic”soauthorizationto attendwillnotbegranted. Theexceptionstothisareourliturgical celebrations.

LikeBishopAmat,allelementary,juniorhighandhighschool campusesare“closedcampuses.” BishopAmatstudentsarenot allowedtovisitotherschoolcampusesondayswhenwearenotin session.

PARENT/STUDENTCONCERNREVIEWPROCESS

Concernforthedignityandrightsofeachpersonareintrinsictothe Church’smissionasatruewitnesstothespiritoftheGospel. Circumstancesmaygiverisetoissuesamongstudents,parentsand schoolstaff.Allpartiesareencouragedtouseeveryavailablemeansto resolvetheseissueswhentheyoccur.However,iftheinvolvedparties areunabletoresolvetheirissues,familiesmayusetheParent/Student ConcernReviewProcessforadditionalassistance.Allthose participatingintheConcernReviewProcessareresponsibletostrive towardreconciliationandactingoodfaith.Legalrepresentationisnot permittedduringtheConcernReviewProcess.Anypersonreportinga concernistobefreefromrestraint,coercion,discrimination,orreprisal inanyform.

ParentInquiriesorConcerns-SchoolLevel

Parentswhohavequestionsorconcernsshouldcommunicateviaemail withtheindividualwhoismostimmediatelyresponsiblefortheareaof concern. Teachersarerequiredtochecktheiremaildailyandto respondtoanyparentinquirieswithintwoschooldays. Ifaparent preferstocommunicateviatelephone,theparentmayemailthecontact informationtotheindividual. Iftheparentdoesnothaveaccessto email,he/shemaycontactthefrontofficeandamessagewillbe deliveredtotheindividual. Ifanin-personmeetingisnecessaryor preferred,pleasenotethatanappointmentshouldbescheduledaheadof timeforadayandtimethatisconvenientforallparties.

Afterdiscussingtheconcern(s)withtheindividualmostimmediately responsible,iftheparentisstillnotsatisfiedwiththeoutcome,the parentmaythencommunicatewiththenextpersonindicatedinthe area,asoutlinedbelow:

AcademicArea: Iftheissuehastodowithcurriculumorgrades (courserequirements,syllabi,projectinstructions,gradingpolicies,late work,consistencyatlevel,tutoring,groupwork,onlinegradepostings, etc.) Teacher,DepartmentChair,VicePrincipal,Principal.

FacultyArea: Iftheissuehastodowiththeconductofafaculty member(timelycommunication,appropriatelanguage,respectful interactions,adherencetostatedpolicies,etc.) Teacher,Department Chair,VicePrincipal,Principal.

DisciplineArea: Iftheissuehastodowithdisciplineissues(dress codeviolations,detentions,reportsofmisconduct,cheating,LancerLife policyinfractions,etc.) Teacher,DeanofDiscipline,VicePrincipal, DisciplinaryBoard,Principal,President.

PerformanceActivityArea: Iftheissuehastodowithany PerformanceGroup(policiesandprocedures,requirements,standards, fieldtrips,supervision,fundraising,etc.) IndividualGrouporTeam CoachorModerator,ActivitiesDirector,VicePrincipal,Principal.

AthleticActivityArea: IftheareahastodowithanyAthleticTeam (policies,procedures,practices,requirements,supervision,etc.) IndividualCoach,AthleticDirector,Principal.

ASBActivityArea: Iftheareahastodowithaclub,organization,or ASB(policies,procedures,activities,requirements,supervision,field trips,fundraising,etc.) IndividualModerator,ActivitiesDirector,Vice Principal,Principal.

ParentInquiriesorConcerns-DepartmentofCatholicSchools Level

Ifaconcernisnotresolvedattheschoolorparishlevel,theconcern maybesubmittedinwritingtothesupervisorattheDepartmentof CatholicSchools,outliningtheconcernsandreviewingthelocal process.Thesupervisorwillreviewtheconcern(withsuchconsultation asmaybeappropriate)inatimelyfashionandwillendeavortomediate andresolvethematter. However,ifnoagreementcanbereached,the supervisorwillmakeafinaldeterminationconcerningtheresolutionof theconcern,basedontheapplicationofarchdiocesanandschool policiesand/orregulations,andcommunicatethatdetermination,which willbefinalandbinding,inwritingtoallparties.

Additionally,weexpectparentsandstudentstofollowtheappropriate chainofcommunication(contactschoolpersonnelfirst;iftheissueis notresolved,thencontactthePrincipal,President,andtheArchdiocese) incommunicatingproblemsorissueswiththeschool. Posting inappropriatecommentsabouttheschool, itspersonnelandstudents,on thewebviaemailsdoesnotconstitutefollowingtheappropriatechain ofcommunication. Theschoolreservestherighttoaskparentsto withdrawtheirchildreninsuchcaseswhereparentsbecome uncooperative.

ACCEPTABLEUSEPOLICYFORELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

TheAcceptableUseandResponsibilityPolicyforElectronic Communications(“ArchdiocesanAUP”)appliestoallarchdiocesan usersoftechnology,whetheradults,children,oryouth,andwhether theyarestudents,parents,paidstafforvolunteers,clergy,ormembers ofreligiousordersinthearchdioceseoratanyLocation. Allusersare expectedtoadheretothemoralsandvaluesoftheCatholicChurch,to respectothers,toconsiderthepotentialaudienceandtheir expectations,andtofollowtheArchdiocesanAUPandtheother policies,standards,andproceduresofthearchdiocese. Electronic informationandcommunicationsrequireparticularsafeguardsand imposeuniqueresponsibilitiesonallusers. TheArchdiocesanAUP covers:usingdevicesappropriatelyfromasocialandmoral perspective;maintainingdataconfidentiality;protectingproprietary,

confidential,andprivilegeddata;maintainingtheintegrityofsecurity controls;immediatelyreportingsuspiciousconduct;andotheractivities implicatedintheuseofelectronicdevices.

Systems,DevicesandMaterials

a.Electroniccommunicationssystemsinclude,butarenotlimited totelecommunicationsystems(includingtelephone,voicemail, videoconferencing,virtualmessagingandmeetings,social mediaandvideo),stand-aloneornetworkedcomputers, intranets,theInternet,andanyothercommunicationordata storageortransmissionsystems(including“thecloud”or cloud-basedservices)thatmaybecreatedinthefuture.

b. Electroniccommunicationsdevicesinclude,butarenotlimited to:wiredandwirelesstelephones,smartphonesorsmartwatches, computers,laptops,tablets,photographic,audioandvideo equipment,harddrives,flashdrives,memorysticks,media players,facsimilemachines,scanners,copiers,printers,two-way radiosandothercommunicationequipmentthatmaybecreated inthefuture.

c. Electroniccommunicationsmaterialsinclude,butarenotlimited to:emails,textmessages,instantmessages,postingsonsocial media,audioandvisualrecordings,photographs,films, microfiche,audioandvisualbroadcasts,computeroperating systems,softwareprograms,electronicallystoreddataandtext files,computerapplications,andallotherelectroniccontent that iscreated,downloaded,uploaded,retrieved,opened,saved, forwarded,orotherwiseaccessedorstored.

ElectronicCommunicationsSystems,DevicesandMaterials andUsersCovered

a. Allelectroniccommunicationssystems,devices,and materialswhetherinaparish,school,orarchdiocesan departmentoroffice;

b. Allelectroniccommunicationsdevicesandmaterialstaken fromparish,schoolorarchdiocesanofficeforuseathomeor ontheroad;

c.Allpersonaldevicesandmaterialsbroughtfromhomeand usedonparish,schoolorarchdiocesanpremisesduring regularbusinesshours;

d.Allpersonaldevicesandmaterials,regardlessoflocation,that areusedinsuchamannerthattheparish,schoolor archdiocesemaybeimplicatedintheiruse.

e. Allusersofelectroniccommunicationssystems,devicesand materials,including,butnotlimitedto,students,employees, staff,contractors,volunteers,clergyandreligious,andtheir families.

OwnershipandControlofCommunications

Allelectroniccommunicationsystems,devices,andmaterials providedtousersbythearchdioceseortheLocation,aretobeused primarilytoconductofficialLocationand/orarchdiocese business,notpersonalbusiness,whetherduringoroutsideregular businesshours. ThearchdioceseandLocation,asapplicable, reservetherighttomonitor,access,retrieve,read,edit,redact, remove,and/ordiscloseallcontentcreated,sent,received,or storedonarchdioceseand/orLocationsystems,devices,and materials(includingconnectionsmadeandsitesvisited). The archdiocesealsocooperateswithlawenforcementofficialsand others,withoutpriornotice. Userscanhavenoreasonable expectationofprivacyinuseofarchdiocesansystems,devicesor materials. Thearchdiocesereservestheserightswithrespectto systems,devices,andmaterialsnotownedbythearchdiocese whentheyareusedundercircumstancesthatimplicatethe archdiocese.

InternetSafetyPolicy(CompliancewiththeChildren’sInternet ProtectionAct)

TheChildren’sInternetProtectionActappliestotheuseofanydevice accessedorusedbyminorsataschoolthatreceivedE-ratefunding. ThearchdiocesanAUPrequiredallschools,eventhosewithoutE-rate funding,tousefunctioningandproperlyconfiguredcontentfiltersto precludeaccesstoprohibitedcontent,includingobscene,sexually explicitmaterials;adultorchildpornography;andmaterialsincluding applicationsthatareotherwiseharmfultominorsorinviolationofthis AcceptableUseandResponsibilityPolicyforElectronic Communications(AUP).

ProhibitedPractices

UsersofschoolorArchdiocesanelectroniccommunicationsystems, devices,ormaterialsandusersofpersonaldevicesandmaterialsonthe premisesundercircumstanceswhentheArchdioceseand/ortheschool maybecomeimplicatedintheusemaynot:

a. Accessormanipulatedevices,services,ornetworkswithout permissionorexpressauthority.

b.Createanyinternetpresence(e.g.websiteorsocialmediaaccount suchasforTikTok,Twitter,Snapchat,Instagram,Facebook, YouTubeorGoFundMe)thatusesthenameofBishopAmatHigh Schoolorthearchdioceseunlessthepresenceisownedor controlledbytheSchoolorthearchdiocese.

c. Usethename,logo,identifyingphotograph,missionstatement,or othersingularlyidentifyinginformationoftheArchdioceseorthe schoolonawebsiteorothersocialmediainsuchamannerthat readers/viewersareleadtobelievethatthewebsiteorsocial mediumisanofficialsiteormediumcontrolledbytheschool itself.

d.Postorcausepublicdistributionofanypersonallyidentifying informationwithoutauthority,permissionof,orreviewbya responsibleadultperson(inthecaseofinformationaboutaminor) orwithoutpermissionorreviewofthePrincipalorPresident. Personallyidentifyinginformationincludes,butisnotlimitedto, namesorscreennames;telephonenumbers;work,homeorschool addresses;emailaddressesandwebaddresses(URLS)ofsocial networkingsitesorblogs.

e. Postordistributeanycommunications,videos,music,orpictures thatareasonableperson,accordingtotheteachingsoftheRoman CatholicChurch,wouldconsidertobedefamatory,offensive, harassment,disruptive,derogatoryorbullying. Theseinclude,but arenotlimitedto:sexualcommentsorimages,racialorethnic slurs,orothercomments orimagesthatwouldoffendsomeoneon thebasisofrace,creed,gender,nationalorigin,sexualorientation, age,politicalbeliefs,mentalorphysicaldisability,orveteran status. Additionally,posting,distributing,orknowinglyviewingor accessingpornographic,indecent,orbrutallyviolentmaterialsis includedasaprohibitedpractice.

f.Engageinimproperfraternizingorsocializingbetweenadultsand minors. Minorsmaynotagreetomeetsomeonetheyhavemet onlinewithouttheirparents’approvalandthepresenceofaparent atanymeeting.

g.Engageincyberbullying,shaming,sexting,orotherabusiveonline behavior.

h.Engageinpiratingorunauthorizedcopying,acquisition,or distributionofcopyrightedmaterials,music,film,orsoftware.

i.Postorsendchainlettersorengagein“spamming”(sending annoying,unnecessary,orunsolicitedcommercialmessages.

j.Recordandtelephone,videoorotherconversationor communicationwithouttheexpresspermissionoftheother participantstotheconversationorcommunicationexceptwhere allowedbylaw.

k.Upload,download,view,orotherwisereceiveortransmit copyrighted,trademarked,patented,indecentorpornographic

material,tradesecrets,orotherconfidential,private,orproprietary informationorothermaterialstowhichtheuserdoesnothave accessrights. Regardingcopyrightedmaterials,certainexceptions aregivenforeducationalandliturgicalpurposes.Ifindoubt, consultthepastor,principal,orotherpersonincharge.

l. Damage,alter,disrupt,orgainunauthorizedaccesstocomputersor othersystems;e.g.useanotherperson’spasswords,trespasson anotherperson’sfolders,workorfiles;orlaterorforwardemail messagesinamannerthatmisrepresentstheoriginalmessageor messagechain.

m.GiveunauthorizedpersonsaccesstoschoolorArchdiocesan systems;provideaccesstoconfidentialinformation,orotherwise jeopardizethesecurityoftheelectroniccommunicationssystems (e.g.byunauthorizeduseordisclosureofpasswords).

n.Transmitconfidential,proprietary,orsensitiveinformationunless thetransmissionfallswithinthescopeoftheuser’sjobdutiesor assignmentbyaresponsibleadult.

o. Introduceorinstallanyunauthorizedsoftware,virus,malware, trackingdevices,orrecordingdevicesontoasystem.

p. Bypass(viaproxyserversorothermeans),defeat,orotherwise renderinoperativeanynetworksecuritysystem,firewallsor contentfilters.

q. AllowanyminortoaccesstheInternetontheschoolor Archdiocesancommunicationdeviceswithoutactive,monitored filteringofprohibitedmaterials.

r.Allowanyminortouseemail,chatrooms,socialnetworkingsites, applications,orotherformsofdirectcommunicationsattheschool withoutmonitoring.

s. Useelectroniccommunicationsdevicesorsystemstotransmitany radiofrequencysignalthatisnotpermittedand/orlicensedbythe FederalCommunicationCommission(“FCC”)orthatwould violateFCCrulesorpolicies.

t.Accessormanipulateservices,networks,orhardwarewithout expressauthority.

u.Violateanyotherapplicablefederal,state,orlocallawsor regulations.

ConsequencesofViolationsofElectronicCommunicationsPolicy

Violationsofthispolicy,includingbreachesofconfidentialityor security,mayresultinsuspensionofelectroniccommunication privileges,confiscationofanyelectroniccommunicationdeviceor materialsanddisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingremovalfrom schoolactivities,disciplinaryprobation,expulsionfromschool,referral tolocallawenforcement,legalaction,orotherappropriateresponse.

GeneralPrivacyandSecurityPolicies

Allusersshalltakecareincreatingemail,text,video,stillimages, instantorvoicemailmessages,oranypostingsonanysocialnetworking site. Evenwhenamessagehasbeendeleted,itmaystillexistona backupsystem,berestored,downloaded,recordedorprinted;ormay havebeenforwardedtosomeoneelsewithoutitscreator’sknowledge. Thecontentsofemailandtextmessagesarethesameasotherwritten documentationandcannotbeconsideredprivateorconfidential.

Aswithpaperrecords,propercareshouldbetakenincreatingand retainingelectronicrecordsforfutureuse,reference,anddisclosure,as applicable.

Massemails,grouptexts,orpostingstogroupssuchas“All Employees,”“AllParents”andthelikemustbeapprovedbythe principal,presidentbeforethesemessagesaredistributed.

ArchdiocesanandBishopAmatHighSchoolsystems,devices,and materialsarenotprivateandsecuritycannotbeguaranteed. UserIDs andpasswordsareintendedtoenhancesystemsecurity,nottoprovide userswithpersonalprivacy.

PERSONALTECHNOLOGYDEVICES

BishopAmatHighSchooliscommittedtoassistingstudentsin becomingresponsibledigitalcitizens. Indoingso,studentsare providedwithauthenticexperiencesthatbuildtheirskillsin collaboration,creativity,communication,andcriticalthinkingto preparethemforcurrentandfutureeducationalexperiencesandcareers. Assuch,belowaresomeexpectationswithregardtotechnological devices.

1.Allstudentsmustbringtheirschool-issuedchromebook, fully-charged,dailyalongwiththecharger.Studentsareexpected tousesuchdevicesoncampusforeducationalpurposesonly.

2.AllstudentsandfamiliesarerequiredtofollowtheAcceptableUse andResponsibilityPolicyforElectronicCommunications (ArchdiocesanAUP).

3.Studentsaresolelyresponsibleforthecareandsafekeepingof theirschool-issuedchromebook.Studentsshouldneverleavetheir school-issuedchromebookunattended. Anylossordamagetothe deviceisthefinancialresponsibilityofthestudent’s parent/guardian.Thisincludeschromebooksthatarelost, misplaced,stolenordamaged.Studentsshouldimmediatelyreport damageorloss,includingtheft,toaCounselor,Deanor Administrator.

4.Theschoolreservestherighttolimitaccessorblockastudent’s wirelessnetworkprivileges,aswarranted. Ifastudentusesa school-issueddeviceortheirownpersonaldevice(including smartphones)oranyofitsfunctionsinamannerthatintentionally violatestheschool’spoliciesortheArchdiocesanAUP,thestudent willbesubjecttodisciplinaryconsequences.

5.Alltechnologicaldevices,includingpersonaldevices,usedon campusaresubjecttoinvestigationinaccordancewiththe ArchdiocesanAUPandtheArchdiocesanAdministrative HandbookaspreviouslydescribedinthisHandbookpublication.

Studentswholose,throughtheftorcarelessness,ordamagea school-issuedchromebookareresponsibleforthereplacementcostof $300.00. Thereplacementcostforalost/damagedchargingcordis $50.00. Allreplacementcostsmustbepaidbeforeanewschool chromebookorchargerisissuedtothestudent.

HARASSMENT,BULLYINGANDHAZINGPOLICIES

BishopAmatHighSchooliscommittedtoprovideasafeand comfortablelearningenvironmentthatrespectsChristianvaluesandis freefromharassment,bullyingorhazinginanyform.Harassment, bullyingorhazingofanystudentbyanyotherstudent,layemployee, religious,clergy,orschoolvolunteerisprohibited.Theschoolwilltreat allegationsofanysuchconductseriouslyandwillreview and investigatesuchallegationsinaprompt,confidentialandthorough manner.Thispolicyshallbecommunicatedclearlytofaculty,staff, volunteers,parents/guardians,andstudents.

Substantiatedactsofharassment,bullyingorhazingbyastudentwill resultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingdismissalofthestudent. Studentsfoundtohavefiledfalseorfrivolouschargeswillalsobe subjecttodisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingdismissal.

Harassment occurswhenanindividualissubjectedtotreatmentora schoolenvironmentthatishostileorintimidating.Itincludes,butisnot limitedto,anyorallofthefollowing:

• Verbalharassment:Derogatorycommentsandjokes;threatening wordsspokentoanotherperson

• Physicalharassment:Unwantedphysicaltouching,contact,assault, deliberateimpedingorblockingmovements,oranyintimidating interferencewithnormalworkormovement

• Visualharassment:Derogatory,demeaningorinflammatoryposters, cartoons,writtenwords,drawings,andgestures

• Sexualharassment:Unwelcomesexualadvances,requestsforsexual favors,andotherverbalorphysicalconductofasexualnature

Bullying isthehabitualharassing,intimidating,tormenting, browbeating,humiliating,terrorizing,oppressingand/orthreateningof anotherperson.Bullyingtypicallyconsistsofdirectbehaviors,suchas teasing,taunting,threatening,hitting,shoving,andstealingthatare initiatedbyoneormorestudentsagainstavictimorvictims.Inaddition todirectattacks,bullyingmayalsobeindirect,suchasspreading rumorsthatcausevictimstobesociallyisolatedthroughintentional exclusion.Whetherthebullyingisdirectorindirect,thekeycomponent ofbullyingisphysicalorpsychologicalintimidationthatoccurs repeatedlyovertimetocreateanongoingpatternofharassmentand abuse. Astudentmayalsobeinvolvedincyberbullying,whichoccurs whenthestudentbulliesanotherusingtheInternet,mobilephone,or othercybertechnology. Thiscaninclude,butisnotlimitedto:

• Sendinginappropriatetext,email,orinstantmessages

• Postinginappropriatepicturesormessagesaboutothersonanysocial mediaplatforms

• Usingsomeoneelse’snametospreadrumorsorliesaboutsomeone

Hazing isanymethodofinitiationorpre-initiationintoastudent organizationorstudentbodyoranypastimeoramusementengagedin withrespecttotheseorganizationswhichcauses,orislikelytocause, bodilydanger,physicalharm,orpersonaldegradation ordisgrace resultinginphysicalormentalharm,toanystudentorotherperson.

ResponsibilitiesoftheSchool ItistheresponsibilityofBishopAmatHighSchoolto:

• Establishpracticesandprovidestaffdevelopmenttrainingand age-appropriateinformationforstudents,designedtocreateaschool environmentfreefromdiscrimination,intimidationorharassment.

• Makeallfaculty,staff,students,parents/guardians,andvolunteers awareofthispolicyandthecommitmentoftheschooltowardits strict enforcement

• Remainwatchfulforconditionsthatcreateormayleadtoahostile offensiveschoolenvironment.

ResponsibilitiesoftheStudent Itisthestudent’sresponsibilityto:

• Conducthimselforherselfinamannerthatcontributestoapositive schoolenvironment.

• Avoidanyactivitythatmaybeconsidereddiscriminatory, intimidating,harassing,bullyingorhazing.

• Ifpossible,informtheotherperson(s)thatthebehaviorisoffensive andunwelcome.

• Reportallincidentsofdiscrimination,harassment,bullyingorhazing toadean,counselororteacher.

• Asappropriate,thestudentsinvolvedmaybeaskedtocompletea formal,writtencomplaintwhichwillbeinvestigatedthoroughlyand willinvolveonlythenecessaryparties.Confidentialitywillbe maintainedasmuchaspossible.

StudentThreats

Allstudentthreatstoinflictseriousharmtoselforothers,ortodestroy property,willbetakenseriously.Whoeverhearsorbecomesawareof anythreatmadebyastudentshouldimmediatelyreportittoadean, counselororateacher.Policewillbenotifiedimmediately.The DepartmentofCatholicSchoolsshouldalsobenotified.

Thestudentwhohasmadethethreatshouldbekeptintheschooloffice undersupervisionuntilthepolicearrive.Theparents/guardiansofthe studentwhohasmadethethreatshouldbenotified.Anyadultor

studentwhohasbeenidentifiedasthepotentialvictim,ormentionedin writingasapotentialvictim,shouldbenotifiedimmediately.

Thestudentwhohasmadethethreatshallbesuspendeduntilthe investigationbythepoliceandschoolhasbeencompleted.

Thedecisiontore-admitastudentwhohasmadeathreatshouldbe madebytheprincipalonacase-by-casebasis.

Practicaljokesoroffhandcommentsofathreateningnaturewillbe takenseriouslyandwillbeinvestigated.Theseactionsmayresultin suspensionorremovalofastudentfromschool.

Thispolicyshallbecommunicatedclearlytofaculty,staff,volunteers, parents/guardians,andstudents.

SexualHarassment

Unwelcomesexualadvances,requestsforsexualfavors,andother verbalorphysicalconductofasexualnaturewhenanyorallofthe followingoccurs:

• Submissiontosuchconductismadeeitherexplicitlyorimplicitlya termorconditionofastudent’sacademicstatusorprogress;

• Submissiontoorrejectionofsuchconductbyastudentisusedasthe basisofacademicdecisionsaffectingtheindividual

• Suchconducthasthepurposeoreffectofunreasonablyinterfering withanindividual’sacademicperformanceorofcreatingan intimidating,hostile,oroffensiveeducationalenvironment.

Specificexamplesofsexualharassmentinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

• Makingunsolicitedsexualadvancesandpropositions;

• Usingsexuallydegradingwordstodescribeanindividualoran individual’sbody;

• Displayingsexuallysuggestiveobjectsorpictures;

• Tellinginappropriateorsexuallyrelatedjokes;

• Makingreprisals,threatsofreprisalsorimpliedthreatsofreprisals followinganegativeresponsetosexualadvances.

ItistheresponsibilityofBishopAmatHighSchoolto:

• Implementthispolicythroughregularmeetingswithall administratorsensuringthattheyunderstandthepolicyandits importance;

• Makeallfaculty,staff,students,andparentsawareofthispolicyand thecommitmentoftheschooltowarditsstrictenforcement;

• Establishpracticesdesignedtocreateaschoolenvironmentfreefrom discrimination,intimidation,orharassment.

• Remainwatchfulforconditionsthatcreateormayleadtoahostileor offensiveschoolenvironment.

Itisthestudent’sresponsibilityto:

• Conducthimselforherselfinamannerthatcontributestoapositive schoolenvironment;

• Avoidanyactivitythatmaybeconsidereddiscriminatory, intimidating,or harassing;

• Considerimmediatelyinforminganyoneharassinghimorherthatthe behaviorisoffensiveandunwelcome;

• Reportallincidentsofdiscriminationorharassmenttoadeanor counselor;

• Discontinueanyactionsperceivedasdiscriminatory,intimidating,or harassing.

ComplaintFiling-InvestigationProcedures

Thefollowingproceduresmustbefollowedforfilingandinvestigating aharassmentclaim:

1.Thestudentmayfirstchoosetotelltheindividualcausingthe harassmentthathis/herconductisoffensiveandmuststop. Ifthe objectionablebehaviordoesnotceaseimmediately,thestudent mustreporttheharassmenttoadean,acounselor,ortoateacher whowillreportittoaDeanortheVicePrincipal,thePrincipal,or totheRegionalSupervisoriftheprincipalisthesubjectofthe allegation. Additionally,inthecaseofsexualharassment allegations,thestudentisfreetoraisetheissuewithanother,same sex,administratorifhe/shepreferstodoso.

2.Thestudentallegingharassmentwillbeaskedtocompletea formal,writtencomplaint. Theclaimwillbeinvestigated thoroughly,involvingonlythenecessaryparties. Confidentiality willbemaintainedasmuchaspossible.

3.Theinvestigationwillincludeameetingwiththepersonallegedto haveharassed,sharingwiththatpersonthenatureofthe allegationsaswellasthenameofthepersonbringingthe allegations. Ifappropriate,theallegedharasserwillbeplacedon administrativeleaveduringthecourseoftheinvestigation.

4.Oncethefactsofthecasehavebeengathered,thePrincipal,in consultationwiththeRegionalSupervisor,and,inthecaseofa parishschool,withthepastor,willdecidewhat,ifany,disciplinary actioniswarranted. Thedisciplinaryactionwillrelatetothe nature,context,andseriousnessoftheharassmentandcaninclude alldisciplinaryactionsuptoandincludingimmediatetermination

5.Ifthecomplaintisagainstanon-employeeornon-student,suchas aparent,parishioner,volunteerorvendor,theschoolwilltake steps,withinitspower,toinvestigateandeliminatetheproblem. (Admin.VIII-16,“HarassmentPolicyforStudentsinCatholic Schools”)

SPECIALSTUDENTCATEGORIES

EmancipatedorEighteenYearOldStudents

Allschoolregulationsapplytostudentswhoareemancipatedor eighteenyearsofageaslongastheyareenrolled intheschool. (Admin.VIII-10,“EmancipatedorEighteenYearOldStudents”)

MarriedStudents

CentraltothephilosophyofBishopAmatHighSchoolisthebeliefthat parentsaretheprimaryeducatorsoftheirchildren. Insupportofthis, theschoolandtheparentsworkinclosecollaborationinallaspectsof thestudent’seducationalprocess. Sinceamarriedstudentisineffect nolongeraccountabletoaparentorguardian,therelationshipbetween theschoolandtheparentiscompromised. Therefore,anystudentwho marrieswillnotbeallowedtoattendBishopAmatHighSchool. (Admin.VIII-10,“MarriedStudents”)

PregnantStudents

Catholiceducationstressesthatthesanctityoffamilylifeisenhanced throughfulfillmentofGod’splanasexpressedbyalovingand permanentcommitment.Premaritalsexualactivityiscontrarytothese values.However,whenapregnancyoccursoutsideofmarriage,the schoolcommunityseekstosupportthepregnantstudentand/orstudent fathersothatthepregnancycanbebroughttoterm. Thesituationisto betreatedinaChristianandhumanemanner.

Studentsinvolvedwithapregnancyhaveacceptedtheresponsibilityof bringingnewlifeintotheworld.Suchresponsibilitynecessitatesa changeintheirstatus,especiallyintermsofactivitiesandprioritiesat

school. Theschoolseekstorespondtothesechangedneedsthrougha programofcounselingwiththepregnantstudentandthefatherofthe child,ifalsoastudent,aswellastheparentsofboth.

Theschoolwillassistthepregnantstudenttocompleteherhighschool educationeitherbyallowinghertocontinueattendanceorbyreferring hertoanalternativeprogram,suchasSt.Anne’sMaternityHomeor programsrecommendedbyCatholicSocialServices.

Ifthestudentchoosestoremaininschool,shewillbeabletoparticipate fullyinallactivitiestotheextentthattheconditionofthestudentand thecommongoodoftheschoolallows.Atapointduringthepregnancy, particularlywhenthepregnantstudent’shealthandsafetybecomea concern,aperiodofhomestudythroughthepublicschoollocatedinthe student’sresidentialdistrictisrecommended.Ifthestudentdesiresto returntoschoolafterthebirthofthechild,theschoolwillfacilitateher enrollment.

Theconditionofpregnancyshallnotexcludethestudentfrom participatinginthepublicgraduationceremony.However,thePrincipal maydeterminewhetheruniquecircumstancesmaynecessitatepursuing analternateaction.

Withoutjeopardizingtheaboveguidelines,theschoolshallretainthe rightandtheresponsibilitytopublishandimplementdisciplinary measures,includingexpulsion,forpublicandovertbreachesof Catholicmoralteaching.(Admin.IX-8,“Pregnancy”)

CONFIDENTIALITYANDPRIVACY

PrivacyandAccesstoRecords

Maintainingconfidentialityisthelegal,ethical,andprofessional responsibilityofeverymemberoftheschoolcommunity,including students,parents/guardians,teachers,aides,andallotheremployees. Everymemberoftheschoolcommunitymustrespecttheprivacyofall students,families,employees,theprincipal,andthepastor.

PupilRecords

“Pupilrecords”meansanyrecordrelatedtoastudentthatismaintained byaschooloroneofitsemployees.Itincludeshealthrecords. Itdoes notinclude“directoryinformation”oraschoolemployee’sinformal notes,ifthenotesremaininthesolepossessionofthemakerandarenot madeavailabletoothers,excepttoasubstitute.

Onlytheprincipal,ascustodianoftherecords,authorizesthereleaseof pupilrecords.Onlyteachersoradministratorschargedwithpupil oversighthavetherighttovieworusepupilrecords.Ateacher’saide mayview orusepupilrecordsonlywithdirectteachersupervision. Pupilrecordsmay bereleasedbyjudicialordersuchasasubpoenaorasearchwarrant.In specificcases,suchassuspicionofkidnapping,policeofficersmaybe givenaccesstorecords.

Parentsandlegalguardiansofminorshavetheabsoluterighttoaccess theirchild’spupilrecordsinaccordancewiththeschool’sreasonable proceduresforprovidingsuchaccess. Parentsorlegalguardiansmay grantanyspecifiedpersonwrittenconsenttoaccessspecifically identifiedpupilrecords.Incasesoflegalseparationand/ordivorce, Californiastatelawgivesthecustodialparentandanon-custodial parentwithvisitationrights,therighttoaccessandexaminepupil records.However,onlythecustodialparentmayconsenttotherelease ofrecordsandhastherighttochallengethecontentoftherecordsand towriteresponsestoinformationregardingdisciplinaryaction.A non-custodialparentwithoutvisitationrightshasnorightofaccessto recordsofanykind.

DirectoryInformation

“Directoryinformation”meansoneormoreofthefollowingitems: pupil’sname,address,telephonenumber,dateandplacebirth,major fieldofstudy,participationinofficiallyrecognizedactivitiesandsports, weightandheightofmembersofathleticteams,datesofattendance, degreesandawardsreceived,andthemostrecentpreviouspublicor privateschoolattendedbythepupil.

Theschoolwill,totheextentpossible,minimizeaccesstostudent telephonenumbersorpersonalemailaddresses,unlesstheparentsor legalguardiansconsenttobroaderaccess.Totheextentpossible,users shouldtrytominimizeaccesstoordistributionofstudenttelephone numbersorpersonalemailaddresses,unlesstheparentsoflegal guardiansconsenttobroaderaccess.

Verbal/WrittenConfidences

Confidentialinformationmaybeprovidedbystudentsor parents/guardianstoschoolemployeesinmanyways.Studentsmay confideinstaffverbally,inwriting,suchasanoteorawriting/journal assignment.Allschoolemployeesmustrespecttheverbalorwritten confidencesofadultsandstudents,exceptincaseswherethehealthor safetyofthestudentorothersisinvolved. Iftheconfidencereceived relatestoahealthorsafetyissue,thepastor,principalorotherpersonin chargeorappropriateauthoritiesmustbenotifiedpromptly,keepingin mindtherightsofprivacythatapply. Archdiocesanpolicyonreporting suspectedabuseofchildrenorvulnerableadultsmustbefollowedwhen applicable. (AdminVIII,Appendix“Verbal/WrittenConfidences Policies”)

ACTIVITIESPROGRAM

TheactivitygroupsofBishopAmat havebeencreatedforthebenefitofthe studentbody. Theirpurposesareto provideadditionallearningopportunities tocomplementtheacademicprogram,to encourageresponsibility,andtoincrease studentinvolvementintheschool. For thesereasons,membershipforatleast oneyearinanactivitygrouporathletic teamisstronglyrecommended.

Theactivityprogramincludesthefollowinggroups:

1.SpecialInterestClubs(whichvaryyeartoyear)

2.StateandNationalOrganizations:

a.HonorSocieties

1)CaliforniaScholarshipFederation

2)NationalHonorSociety

3)InteractClub

3.PerformanceGroups:

a.AllBandGroups

b.AllChoirGroups

c.ColorGuard&Twirlers

d.BishopAmatDanceTeam

4.PepSquads

5.DramaProductions

6.DigitalVideoProductions

7.PublicationGroups:

a.TheLanceNewspaper

b.TusitalaYearbook

CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS

Allstudentsareinvitedtoparticipateinoneormoreclubsor organizations. TheStudentSenateisthegoverningbodyofthese groups. TheClubCommissioners,undertheguidanceoftheASB moderator,organizeaClubRushDayduringSeptemberofeachyearin ordertointroducenewandexistinggroupstothestudentbody. Itis duringClubRushDaythatthevariousgroupsrecruittheir membership. Inaddition,theClubCommissionersworkwiththe moderatorsandofficersoftheclubsandorganizationstoensurethatall qualificationsforactivestatushavebeenmet.

Studentswhoparticipateinactiveclubsoractiveorganizationsmay haveverificationofparticipationaddedtotheirtranscripts.

ClubandOrganizationRequirements

Activeclubsandorganizationsmustfulfillthefollowingrequirements:

1.AconstitutionandchartersheetmustbeonfilewiththeClub Commissioner.

2.Theremustbeatleast10membersinthegroup.

3.Theconstitution,dues,andthechartersheetmustbesubmittedto theClubCommissionerwithin3weeksafterthedayofClubRush.

4.Groupsmustmeetonceaquarter,onadayotherthanWednesday, submittingattendancerecordsoftheirmeetingstotheClub Commissioner.

5.Eachgroupmusthaveanactivityonceaquarterwithatleast50% ofthemembershippresent. Alistofparticipantsintheactivityis tobegiventotheClubCommissioner.

6.EachgroupmustcompleteaChristianserviceprojectthatis approvedbytheDirectorofChristianServiceandtheASBOffice.

7.Attheendofeachquarter,activemembershiplistsaretobe submittedtotheClubCommissioner.

AlistofactiveclubsandorganizationsismadeavailablebytheASB ModeratorafterClubRusheachyear.Furtherinformation,including howtoformacluboncampus,canbefoundintheCluband OrganizationHandbook.

ClubandOrganizationMemberRequirements

Membershiprequirementsincludethefollowing:

1.Membersmustbepresentfor75percentofthegroup’smeetingsas wellasparticipatein75percentofthegroup’sactivitiesforthe year. OneoftheseactivitiesmustbetheChristianServiceproject.

2.Amembermustbeinschoolforaminimumofahalfdayto participateinanafternoonoreveningactivity.

Probation

Ifaclubororganization,alreadyrecognizedoncampus,doesnotfulfill theabove-indicatedrequirements,itwillbeplacedonprobationforone month. Ifagroupisshowntobeinactiveforatwo-monthperiod,the ClubCommissionerwillsubmitthegroup’snametotheStudent Governmentinordertodisbandthegroup.Aclubororganization, whichisdisbanded,hasitstreasuryconfiscatedbytheStudent Government.

Afterthesecondgradingperiodofaschoolyear,clubmemberswhoare showntobeinactivewillbeplacedonprobation. Anystudentwhois listedasinactiveinaclubfortheentiresemesteroftheyearwillnotbe consideredamemberofthatclub.

PERFORMANCEGROUPS

Allperformancegroupmembersareregularlycalledupontorepresent theschool. Therefore,membersneedtobeindividualswhosebehavior anddemeanorexemplifythephilosophyoftheschool. The requirementsofperformancegroupsvarydependinguponthenatureof thegroup. Therequirementsaredictatedbythetimecommitment,level ofresponsibility,andleadershiproleinvolved. Asveryactiveand visibleleadersintheschoolcommunity,PepSquadmembershavemore stringenteligibilityrequirementsthanotherperformancegroups. However,allperformancegroupshaveacademic,attendanceand citizenshipstandards,whichmustbemaintainedinordertotryoutand participate.

PerformanceGroupEligibility

Section1-AcademicEligibility

Studentsmusthavea2.0cumulativeGPAtotryoutforPepSquadand anyotherperformancegroupandmustmaintainthe2.0GPAinorderto participate.

AmemberofPepSquadoranyotherperformancegroupwhoearns belowa2.0GPAmaybegrantedatermofprobationforonegrading period.Memberswillbedeclaredineligibleiftheydonotreceivethe minimumgraderequirementatthenextgradingperiod.

Section2-OtherEligibilityRequirements

Inordertotryoutforanyperformancegroup,astudentmustbeeligible forfinancialclearancebysatisfyingallfinancialobligationstothe schoolduringthesemesterinwhichthetryoutsareheld.

Studentsmusthavesatisfactoryattendancerecordswithregardto absencesandtardinessinordertotryoutforPepSquad.

StudentsmusthavesatisfactorydisciplinerecordstotryoutforPep Squad. Anystudentwhowasplacedondisciplinaryprobationduring thetryoutyearisineligibletotryoutforPepSquad. Anystudentwho receivedmorethanone“N”(behavior/citizenshipneedsimprovement) orasingle“U”(unsatisfactorybehavior/citizenship)asacitizenship commentonthereportcardwhichprecedestryoutsisnoteligibletotry outforaPepSquad.

MembersofPepSquadmustmaintaintheirsatisfactoryattendanceand disciplinestatusinordertoremainonthesquad.

Asquadmemberwhocommitsaviolation,whichisliabletoprobation orwithdrawal,accordingtotheDisciplinaryActionslistedinthis handbook,mayberequiredtorelinquishtheposition. Asquadmember whoreceivesmultiple“N”comments,ora“U”commentonthereport card,willbeplacedonprobationforonegradingperiod. Thesquad memberwillbedeclaredbehaviorallyineligibleifmultiple“N” comments,ora“U”comment,arestillpresentaftertheprobationary period.

Amemberofanyperformancegroupwhoreceivesmultiple“N” comments,ora“U”commentonareportcard,willbeplacedon probationforonegradingperiod. Thememberwillbedeclared behaviorallyineligibleifthemultiple“N”comments,orthe“U” comment,arestillpresentaftertheprobationaryperiod.

Aperformancegroupmembermustbeinschoolforaminimumofa half-daytoparticipateinanafternoonoreveningactivity.

PUBLICATIONSGROUPS

ThePrincipal isthepublisherandhaslegalresponsibilityforallstudent publicationsandtheschoolwebsites. Copyrightlawsmustbe observed. Themoderatorsofstudentpublicationgroupsexercise whatevercontrolisneededregardingmaterialsubmittedfor publication. TheModeratorsreviewallmaterialtomakesure appropriateguidelinesarefollowed.(Admin.VII-3,“Student Publications”)

TheLance newspaperandthe Tusitala yearbookarestudent publications. Theyareimportantelementsofourinstructionalprogram andcontributetoourschoolgoals. TheLance alsopublisheson-lineat www.thelance.org. Inaddition,variouscoursesuseblogsasameansof publishingstudentwork. Thesearealsosubjecttoschoolauthority.

Publicationgroupsexistasfunctionsofacademiccourses. Membership islimitedandstudentsareadmittedtotheYearbookandJournalism coursesthroughmoderatorapprovalbasedontheirevaluationof submittedwritings.

STUDENTAMBASSADORPROGRAM

TheStudentAmbassadorProgramisaleadershipprogramthatoffers BishopAmatstudentsanopportunitytorepresentandpromoteBishop AmatHighSchooltomembersofthecommunity. Student Ambassadorsgreetvisitorstothecampus,givedirectionstomeetings andevents,speaktoprospectivestudentsandtheirparentsonandoff campus,conductcampustours,andassistwithrecruitmenteventssuch asVisitDays,OpenHouses,theTestTakingSeminar,andEntrance Exams.

TobeconsideredfortheStudentAmbassadorProgram,astudentmust havegoodinterpersonalskills,aminimumcumulativeGPAof3.0,and beinvolvedinatleastoneextra-curricularactivity.

Thereareseveraltypesofco-curricularprogramsatBishopAmatHigh School. Theseprogramsinclude:studentgovernmentandleadership, activities,andathletics. Inaddition,BishopAmatHighSchooloffers anextensiveChristianServiceprogram. InordertodevelopCatholic idealsandenhancetheChristiancommunityspiritofourcampus,a Christianserviceelementisincorporatedintoeachoftheco-curricular programs,undertheguidanceoftheChristianServiceModerator. The CampusMinisterandCampusMinistryTeamprovideadditional opportunitiesforpersonalandspiritualgrowththroughretreatsand liturgicalcelebrations.

PHILOSOPHYOFPARTICIPATION

BishopAmatHighSchoolencouragestheparticipationofallofits studentsinco-curricularprogramswheneverthestudenthasfulfilled academicaswellasbehavioralstandardsasestablishedbytheschool.

Therearethreecomponentsofeligibilityforeachoftheco-curricular groups. Thestudentparticipantmustbeabletodemonstrateacademic achievement,responsibleattendance,andappropriateself-discipline. Thespecificacademicandbehavioralstandards,whichmustbemetin ordertoparticipateinco-curricularprograms,areuniquetothetypeof programwithregardstothelevelofresponsibilitygiventothe participantsandthetimecommitmentinvolved.

Acceptableoverallacademicachievementisdemonstratedbymeetinga minimumGPArequirement. Studentswhodonotmeettheminimum GPArequirementoftheirprogramareputonacademicprobationfor onegradingperiod. Studentsareconsideredacademicallyineligibleto participateiftheyagaindonotmeettheminimumGPArequirement aftertheperiodofacademicprobation.

AttendanceismonitoredthroughtheAttendanceOffice,andanyaction takenwouldbeinaccordancewiththeestablishedattendancepolicies.

Thestudent’sclassroomteachers,aswellastheDeansofDiscipline reportunsatisfactorybehavioralpatterns. Theclassroomteacheris responsibletoensurethatbehaviorintheclassroomcreatesanoptimal learningenvironment,whichbenefitstheindividualstudentaswellas theclassroomofstudentsasawhole. TheDeanofDisciplineis responsibleforthegeneralbehaviorofstudentsoutsideoftheclassroom andassiststheteacherwithbehaviorinsideoftheclassroom,when necessary. TheDean ofDisciplinefollowsestablishedpoliciesas describedintheDisciplinesectionofthishandbook.

Theclassroomteacherusestheconduct/citizenshipcommentsonthe reportcardtoreflecttheadequacyofbehaviorintheclassroom. These conduct/citizenshipcommentsonthestudentreportcardareusedto determinethebehavioraleligibilityofstudentsinco-curricular programsandareasfollows:

CommentG:Thestudent’sclassroomconducthabitsaregood.

CommentC: Thestudentsometimesneedscorrection.

CommentN: Conducthabitsneedimprovement.

CommentU: Conducthabitsareunsatisfactory.

Receivingmorethanonecomment“N”and/oracomment“U”onthe reportcardmayaffectastudent’seligibilitytoparticipateonany athleticteam,performancegrouporactivitygroup. Inaddition,these commentsmayaffectastudent’seligibilitytorunforstudent governmentofficeorholdtheofficeonceelected,andastudent’s

eligibilitytotryoutforthePepSquadorparticipateonthepepsquadif alreadyamember.

Studentswhodonotmeetstandardsofself-discipline,areconsidered behaviorallyineligibletoparticipateiftheydonotimproveaftera periodofbehavioralprobation. Specificeligibilityrequirements, includingminimumGPAandbehavioralrequirements,arelistedwith thedescriptionofeachco-curricularprograminthepagesthatfollow.

STUDENTGOVERNMENT

2024-2025ASBOfficers

JackGeorge GraceTran President VicePresident

AlondraDelRealAndrewFierro

Treasurer Secretary

StudentCouncil

TheexecutivebranchoftheStudentBodyistheStudentCouncil. It consistsoftheASBOfficers,CommissionersandClassOfficers. The StudentCouncilconductsthebusinessofthestudentbodyincludingall electionsandtheorganizationofmostactivities.

StudentSenate

TheotherlegislativebranchofstudentgovernmentistheStudent Senate. It iscomposedofthefollowing:ASBOfficers,Homeroom Representative,representativesfromeachathleticteam,andthe PresidentorVice-Presidentofeachclub,performancegroup,and publicationgroup. TheStudentSenatemeetsatleastonceasemesterto provideinputtotheStudentCouncilanddiscussmattersofimportance tothestudentbodyinordertobringinformationfromandcommunicate informationtothemembersoftheirrespectivegroups.

ASBCONSTITUTION

Preamble

We,thestudentsofBishopAmatHighSchool,doestablishandaccept thefollowingConstitutionforthefollowingpurposes:

1.Toregulateandpromotestudentactivitiesthathelpmoldgood Christiancharacter.

2.Toacquire,throughparticipationinstudentgovernment,abetter understandingofcitizenshipanddemocraticprinciples.

3.Toexpressthevoiceofthestudentsonissuesthatdirectlyaffect thestudentbody.

4.Topromoteaunifiedatmospherewithintheschoolamongthe students,faculty,andadministration

5.TodevelopthequalitiesofChristianleadership.

ARTICLEI-Name

Section1:ThenameoftheorganizationshallbetheAssociatedStudent BodyofBishopAmatHighSchool.

ARTICLEII-Membership

Section1:TheregularlyenrolledmembersofBishopAmatHigh SchoolshallbeeligibleformembershipintheAssociatedStudentBody ofBishopAmatHighSchool.

ARTICLEIII-StudentCouncil

Section1:Theexecutiveandupper-legislativebranchoftheStudent BodyshallbeknownastheStudentCouncil.

Section2:TheStudentCouncilshallconsistofthefollowingvoting members:

1.AssociatedStudentBodyOfficers(4)

2.Commissioners(asmanyastheExecutiveBoarddeemsnecessary)

3.ClassOfficers(4perclass)

*TheActivitiesDirectorshallactasadvisor.

Section3:StudentCouncilshallberequiredtomeetatleastoncea month. Specialsessionsmaybecalledatthediscretionofthe ExecutiveBoardofStudentsoroftheAdministration.

Section4:ThechiefexecutiveofficersoftheStudentCouncilarethe A.S.B.Officers.

Section5:AlldecisionsofStudentCouncilareonlyeffectiveifa quorumof50%plusoneofthecouncilispresent.

ARTICLEIV-Officers

Section1:TheelectedStudentBodyOfficersofthisorganizationshall beknownasmembersoftheExecutiveBoard,whichwillconsistofthe followingpersons:

1.ASBPresident

2.ASBVice-President

3.ASBSecretary

4.ASBTreasurer

5.ActivitiesDirector;havingnovoteandchosenbytheprincipal.

Section2:Theelectedclassofficersshallconsistofthefollowing persons:

1.President

2.Vice-President

3.Secretary

4.Treasurer

Section3:ThecommissionersshallbeappointedbytheStudentBody Officers. ThevariouscategoriesshallbedecidedbytheStudentBody Officersastheneedarises. Attendanceismandatoryatallmeetings. Twounexcusedabsenceswillresultinprobation.

ARTICLEV-Qualifications

Section1:AcademicQualifications

1.CandidatesforASBOfficemustberepresentativeofthe philosophyofBishopAmatandmusthavedemonstratedthe potentialtobeastudentleaderinaccordancewiththisphilosophy.

2.CandidatesforASBOfficemustbemembersoftheAssociated StudentBodyofBishopAmatforatleastthreefullsemestersprior tonominationforthatoffice.

3.CandidatesforASBOfficemusthavea2.8cumulativeGPAtorun forofficeandmaintaina2.5GPAwhileinoffice.

4.CandidatesforClassOfficemusthavea2.6cumulativeGPAto runforofficeandmaintaina2.3GPAwhileinoffice.

5.CandidatesforCommissionershipmusthavea2.2cumulativeGPA toapplyforofficeandmaintaina2.0GPAwhileinoffice.

Section2:OtherQualifications

1.CandidatesforASB,ClassorCommissionershipOfficesmust havesatisfactoryattendancerecordswithregardtoabsencesand tardiness.

2.CandidatesforASB,ClassorCommissionershipOfficesmust havesatisfactorydisciplinerecords. Anystudentwhowasplaced ondisciplinaryprobationduringtheelectionyearisineligibleto runforoffice. Anystudentwhoreceivedmorethanone“N” (behavior/citizenshipneedsimprovement)orasingle“U” unsatisfactorybehavior/citizenship)asacitizenshipcommenton theprecedingreportcardisnoteligibletorunforoffice.

3.Studentswhoareelectedintoofficemustmaintaintheir satisfactoryattendanceanddisciplinestatusinordertostayin office. AnOfficerwhocommitsaviolation,whichisliableto probationorwithdrawal,accordingtotheDisciplinaryActions listedinthishandbook,mayberequiredtorelinquishtheoffice. Officerswhoreceivemultiple“N”comments,ora“U”comment, ontheirreportcard,willbeputonprobationuntilthenextgrading period. Officerswillbedeclaredbehaviorallyineligibletohold officeifmultiple“N”comments,ora“U”comment,isstillpresent aftertheprobationaryperiod.

Section3:ExecutiveOffice

1.Anexecutiveoffice isdefinedasanofficethatcarrieseither a StudentCouncilorStudentSenateseat.

2.MembersoftheStudentCouncilandStudentSenateshallhold onlyoneexecutiveoffice.

3.TheASBOfficersshallbeempoweredtoenforcetheprovisionsof thisarticle.

Section4:TheASBOfficersmustbeseniors. Commissionersmaybe eitherseniors,juniorsorsophomores.

Section5:VacanciesintheStudentCouncilandStudentSenateshallbe filledinthefollowingmanner:

1.TheVice-Presidentshallfillapresidentialvacancy.

2.OtherASBOfficersshallbereplacedbyappointmentofthe ExecutiveBoardinconjunctionwiththeexistingclassorclub officersandrespectivemoderators.

ARTICLEVI-StudentSenate

Section1:TheotherlegislativebranchoftheStudentBodyshallbe knownastheStudentSenate.

Section2:ThePresidingOfficeroftheStudentSenateshallbethe ASBVice-President,whoshallvoteonlyinthecaseofatie. TheASB Presidentkeepminutes,andtheASBTreasurershallkeeprecordsof anyfinancialrequestsorrefusalsoftheStudentSenatemeetings.shall actasVice-PresidentoftheStudentSenate.

Section3:MembershipintheStudentSenateshallconsistofthe HomeroomRepresentatives,representativesfromeachathleticteam, andthePresidentorVice-Presidentofeachclub,performancegroup andpublicationgroup.

Section4:Eachgradelevelshallhaveacouncilcomposedofthefour classofficers. Thesecouncilsshallmeetatleastonceamonthand whennecessaryasdesignatedbytheclasspresidentandmoderator.

Section5:StudentSenatemustmeetatleastonceasemester. However,specialsessionsmaybecalledbytheASBVice-President throughtheActivitiesDirector,VicePrincipal,orbythePrincipal.

Section6:AlldecisionsofStudentSenateareonlyeffectiveifa quorumof50%plusoneoftheSenateispresent.

ARTICLEVII-Elections

Section1:AnystudentsfulfillingthequalificationsstatedinArticleV andwishingtorunforanASBOfficemustsubmithis/hernamefora primaryelection. Thetwocandidatesreceivingthemostvotesinthis primaryelectionshallthenhavetheirnamesplacedonthefinalASB ballot. Inclasselections,therewillalsobeaprimaryelectionto determinethetwofinalistsforeachoffice. Foranyofficewherethere areonlyoneortwocandidatesrunning,aprimaryelectionwillnotbe heldforthatoffice.

Section2:FortheASBprimaryelections,eachcandidatewillmakea primaryspeechpriortotheprimaryelectionunlessthereareonlyoneor twocandidatesforaparticularofficeandnoprimaryelectionisheldfor thatoffice.

Section3:Homeroomelectionsshallbeconductedunderthedirection ofthenewlyelectedASBOfficersandmustbecompletedatthe beginningoftheschoolyear.

Section4:Electionsshalltakeplaceinthefollowingorder:

1.ASBPrimary

2.ASBFinal

3.ClassPrimary

4.ClassFinal

5.AppointmentofCommissioners bynewlyelectedASBOfficers

ARTICLEVIII-Impeachment/RemovalfromOffice

Section1:AllASBOfficers,ClassOfficersandASBCommissioners willberequiredtosignacontractuponbeingappointedtotheir position.

Section2:Failuretofollowthecontractguidelinesmayresultin removalfromofficewiththeapprovaloftheActivitiesDirectorandthe VicePrincipal,orPrincipal.

ARTICLEIX-Organizations

Section1:AnygroupofstudentsmaypetitiontheStudentGovernment, bothhouses,forachartergrantingthemtherighttohaveaclubon campus.

Section2:Agroupofstudentsmayreceiveacharterwith2/3approval ofeachhouseofStudentGovernment.

Section3:Uponevidenceofafailureofanorganizationtoadheretoits constitution,asuspensionshallbemadeofthecharterbytheStudent Government. Suspensionentailstheconfiscationofallmoniesofthe particularorganizationbytheStudentGovernment.

Section4:Allclubsshallbecharteredannually.

ARTICLEX-PowersoftheAssociatedStudentBody

Section1:TheAssociatedStudentBodyshallhavethepowerto introduceanewbill(initiative)whenapetitionhasbeensignedby10% ofthevotingstudentbody.

Section2:Therespectiveclassesmayinitiaterecallproceduresbya petitionsignedby25%ofthevotingmembersoftheclass.

ARTICLEXI-DerivationsofAuthority

Section1:Allpowershereinsetforthareinaccordancewiththe CaliforniaEducationCodeandtheLosAngelesArchdiocesanCode. SaidpowersaredelegatedbythePrincipalandmayberevokedatany time.

ARTICLEXII-Amendments

Section1:ProposedamendmentstotheConstitutionmaybepresented totheStudentBodybya2/3-votemajorityoftheStudentCounciland theStudentSenate.

Section2:AmendmentsmaybeproposedbytheStudentBody accordingtoARTICLEX,Section1.

Section3:Theapprovalof2/3ofthosevotingshallberequiredfor ratificationoftheproposedamendment.

ASBPOLICIES Announcements

Announcementsmustbesubmittedelectronicallyby7:30a.m.onthe daytheannouncementistoberead. Announcementsmustbebriefand mustbesentdirectlybyafacultymember/moderatorthroughtheir schoolemailaddress. Athleticannouncementsmayonlybesubmitted directlybytheAthleticOffice. Administratorannouncementsand athleticgames,practicesandeventcancellationsaretheonlyexceptions tothe7:30a.m..submissionrequirement.Upontheapprovalfromthe VicePrincipal,theseannouncementswillbemadeafterlunch.

Allpostersandothernoticesconcerningschoolbusinessandevents mustbeapprovedbytheActivitiesDirectororVicePrincipalbefore theycanbepostedinthebulletinboardsoncampus. TheAthletic Directormustapproveallathleticteamposters. TheActivitiesDirector mustapproveclass,club,organizationandallotherposters. Approved postersmustbeplacedonlyinthebulletinboardslocatedoncampus outsideoftheacademicwings.Duringelections,postersapprovedby ASBmaybetapedtowalls,floorsorlockersusingspecialbluepaint tape.Regulartapemayneverbeplacedonapaintedsurface. The classroomteachermustapproveanyitemspostedintheclassrooms. Postersmustberemovedwithin24hoursaftertheadvertisedevent. Stickersareneverpermitted,includingduringelectioncampaigns.

DancesandSocialEvents

DancesandothersocialeventsaresponsoredbytheASBor organizationsoftheASB.Atanysuchevent,studentsareexpectedto actinkeepingwithCatholicrulesofconduct. Theproposedprogram anddateofasocialeventmustbeapprovedbytheVicePrincipal, throughtheActivitiesDirector,beforetheeventisheld. Groupsmay notadvertiseeventsuntilapproved.

Non-FormalDances

Thereistraditionallyonenon-formaldance(SadieHawkins)duringthe schoolyear.

1.Non-formaldancesareopentoallBishopAmatstudentsonly. No guestpasseswillbeissuedforthisdanceoranydanceopentoall BishopAmatstudents.

2.Studentsmustarriveatthedancebefore8:30p.m.andmaynot leavebefore11:00p.m. Studentsneedingtoleaveearlywillbe releaseddirectlytoaparentwhowillneedtocometocampusor thedancevenuepersonally. Onoccasion,seniorsonlymayleavea schooldanceat10:30p.m.

Semi-FormalandFormalDances

Thereistraditionallyonesemi-formaldance(Homecoming)andone formaldance(Prom)duringtheschoolyear.

1. HomecomingisopentoallBishopAmatstudentsonly. Noguest passeswillbeissuedforthisdance.

2. OnlyseniorsandjuniorsmayattendPromandareeligibletoobtain aguestpassfor Promonly

3.Freshmenandsophomoresare not eligibletoattendProm.

4.Studentsmaybedeniedthe privilegeofattendingschool sponsoredsocialevents. Inparticular,studentswhohaveseriously delinquenttuitionaccountswillnotbeallowedtoattendProm.

GuestPasses

1.TheuseofaGuestPassisaprivilege,notaright,reservedfor juniorsandseniorsincertainsituations.

2.TheVicePrincipalapprovesGuestPassRequestsandreservesthe righttodenypassesonacase-by-casebasis.

3.BishopAmatreservestherighttoregulatetheappearanceof guests. GuestsofBishopAmatstudentsarerequiredtodressin accordancewiththeschoolphilosophy. Guestswhoarewearing itemsorwhoareinpossessionofitems,whicharelistedas restrictedintheDressCodesectionofthishandbookwillnotbe admitted.

4.StudentswhohaveleftBishopAmatfordisciplinereasonsarenot eligibletoattendadance,oranyotherBishopAmatfunction,asa guest.

DanceRestrictions

Allstudentsarewelcometodance. However,thestyleofdancingmust beappropriatetotheageofthestudentandthevenue(highschool dance),aswellasmorallyacceptableandsafe. Studentsmaynotdance inawaythatissexuallysuggestive. Studentsmustremainuprightand facetheirpartnerswhiledancing. Also,BishopAmatdoesnotallow anytypeofdancingwhichmaycausebodilyharmtothestudents. Therefore,duetotheriskofinjury,slamdancing,lifting,andsimilar activitiesarenotallowed.

IdentificationCards

EachstudentisissuedaStudentIdentificationCardcontainingthe student’sphotograph. Thecardmustbecarriedwiththestudent atall times toverifyenrollmentatBishopAmatHighSchool. Itisalso requiredforgainingadmissiontoathleticgames,schooldancesand otherevents.IDcardsarenottransferable. Astudentwhousesacard belongingtoanotherstudentissubjecttodisciplinaryactionand possiblelossoffutureprivileges.

IntheeventthatanIDcardislost,thestudentmayrequesta replacement. Toobtainareplacement,anominalfeemustbepaidto thecashierintheMainOfficeandthefeeslip,whichisthestudent’s proofofpurchase,canbetakentotheActivitiesDirectorwhowillprint areplacementcard.

SchedulingEventsandFacilities

AllASB,class,andclub organizationeventsarescheduledthroughthe ActivitiesDirector. Athleticteamswishingtoplananeventshould applytotheAthleticDirector. Allotherco-curriculargroupswishingto plananeventshouldapplydirectlytotheActivitiesDirector. Agencies outsideoftheschoolshoulddirectallrequestsforfacilityuse,in writing,directlytothePresident’sSecretary. Inrequestingfacilityuse, theseguidelinesshouldbefollowed:

1.MajoreventsarecalendaredbeforeJuneofthepreviousyear.

2.Minoreventsshouldbecalendaredatleasttwoweekspriortothe event.

3.Requestsfortheuseofschoolfacilitiesmustbefiledatleasttwo weekspriortotheevent.

4.Nomeetingsmaybeheldatanytimewithouttheknowledgeofthe AthleticDirector(athleticdepartmentandteamevents)orthe ActivitiesDirector(activitygroupevents). Thisincludesthose meetingsheldonweekends.

5.Reservationsfortheafterschoolorweekenduseofspecific facilitiesaremadetothefollowingpersonnel:

a.AthleticDirectororAthleticSecretary–AthleticFields, StudentActivityCenter

b.VicePrincipal-Quad,CoveredLunchArea,Library

c.Principal’sSecretary–PerformingArtsCenter

ATHLETICPROGRAM

PURPOSE

Allstudents,parents,faculty,andother personnelinvolvedintheAthletic ProgramatBishopAmatHighSchool shouldbeawareoftheprinciplesof highschoolathletics,especiallyas expressedthroughtheexampleofthe BishopAmatStudentBodyand Boosters.

AsstatedintheCatholicAthletic AssociationCodeofEthics, Interscholasticathleticactivityata Catholichighschoolassiststhe participantindeveloping:

AthleticLetter

Uponmeetingspecificcriteriaestablishedforparticipationineach sport,astudentisawardedtheblockA,representativeofaVarsity LetteratBishopAmatHighSchool.

BishopAmatcompetesasamemberoftheCaliforniaInterscholastic Federation,SouthernSection(CIF-SS),thestategoverningbodyfor interscholasticathleticsandactivities.MembershipintheCIF-SS allowsAmatteamstocompeteinleague,sectionalandstate championships.Currently,AmatcompetesasaPAC–5DivisionI schoolintheMissionLeagueforfootball;Baseball,BeachVolleyball, CrossCountry,BoysGolf,Soccer,Softball,Tennis,Track&Field, SwimmingandBoysandGirlsVolleyballcompeteintheDelRey LeaguewhichispartoftheCaminoDelReyAssociation.Boys Basketball,GirlsBasketballandGirlsGolfcompeteintheCamino LeagueandBoysWrestlingcompetesintheMissionLeague.Girls WrestlingcompetesasanAt-Largesport.Note:Notallschoolsfielda teaminvariousleaguesorofferthesport.

Note:notallschoolsfieldateaminvariousleaguesoroffersthesport.

1.Anabilitytokeepsportscompetitionandassociatedactivitiesin theproperChristianperspective;

2.AdesiretodevelopandproperlyutilizeGod-givenphysicaland mentalabilities;awillingnesstoacceptresponsibilitybothasan individualandasacontributingteammember;

3.Acapacityforself-discipline,sovitaltoleadingaChristianadult life;

4.Anabilitytocontrolemotionsduringperiodsofstress;

5.Anappreciationoftheeffortsofothers,whethertheybe teammates,opponents,coaches,officialsorspectators(good sportsmanship);

6.AChristianenvironmentofschoolandcommunityspiritand loyalty.

AthleticEligibility

Inordertotryoutorparticipateinanyathleticcompetition, student-athletes(boysandgirls)mustfollowtheseguidelines:

1.Allathletesmustobserveallregulationsthatexistinthecurrent editionoftheCIFRuleBook.

2.Allparticipantsmustbeexaminedandpassaphysicalgivenbya physicianpriortotryoutsorparticipationinanyathleticactivity.

3.Allparticipantsareexpectedtocarryinsurance.Supplementary insurancemustbepurchasedthroughtheschoolforathletes participatinginsports.

4.Anathletemustbeinschoolforaminimumofahalf-dayto participateinanafternoonoreveningpractice,contestoractivity.

5.StateCIFregulationsrequirethatallathletesmaintaina2.0G.P.A. forworkcompletedduringthepreviousgradingperiod. Athletic gradeeligibilityatBishopAmatHighSchoolisdeterminedby takingtheweightedgradesinallcoursestaken(includingP.E.). A termofprobationforonegradingperiodmaybegrantedifan athletereceivesasub2.0gradereport.

6.Athleteswhoreceivemultiple“N”comments,ora“U”comment, onareportcard,willbeplacedonprobationforonegrading period. Theathletewillbecomebehaviorallyineligibleifthe multiple“N”comments,orthe“U”comment,arestillpresentafter theprobationaryperiod.

7.Anyathletethatleavesateamafterleagueplayhasbegunmay not participateinanysportofthenextseasonuntiltheoriginalsport hascompleteditsseason. Theexceptiontothisguidelinearethe sportsinwhichstudent-athletescompeteindividuallyinCIFplay.

MISSIONLEAGUE CAMINODELREY ASSOCIATION

BishopAlemany

BishopAmat

Chaminade

BishopConaty(girlsonly)

BishopAmat

BishopMontgomery Crespi(wrestlingonly)

BoscoTech(boysonly)

HarvardWestlake(wrestlingonly)Cantwell

NotreDame

Cathedral(boysonly)

Serra HolyFamily(girlsonly)

SierraCanyon

LaSalle

MaryStar

Paraclete

PomonaCatholic

RomonaConvent(girlsonly)

SanGabrielMission(girlsonly)

SacredHeart(girlsonly)

Salesian(boysonly)

Serra

St.Anthony

St.Bernard

St.Genevieve

St.Joseph(girlsonly)

St.Mary’s

St.Mathias/PiusX

St.Monica

St.Paul VerbumDei

FallSports(SeasonstartslateAugust)

Boys–Football,CrossCountry Girls–Volleyball,CrossCountry,Golf,&Tennis

WinterSports(Seasonstartsmid–November)

Boys–Basketball,Soccer&Wrestling Girls–Basketball,&Soccer

SpringSports(SeasonstartsearlyFebruary)

Boys–Baseball,Golf,Tennis,Track&Field,Volleyball,Swimming Girls–Softball,Swimming,Track&Field, BeachVolleyball

SCHEDULESFORATHLETICCONTESTS

Forthemostcurrentschedulechangesonline,referto: https://bishopamat.bigteams.com/#Bishop-Amat-La-Puente-CA orthe BishopAmatwebsiteunderAthletics.PleasefollowourAthleticTeams onInstagram@Amatathletics. ForanyAthleticDepartmentquestions, pleasecontactMrs.TishPriceat626-962-2495,extension7412.

ClosedCircuitCameras

HEALTHANDSAFETYPOLICIES

Tofacilitatestudentsafety,closedcircuitsecuritycamerasareinplace atvariouslocationsaroundcampus. Videotakenbysuchcamerasis savedforanappropriateperiodoftime.

Infirmary

TheInfirmary,locatedinthe400Wing,isstaffedbyparentvolunteers duringtheschoolyear. Ifastudentbecomesillduringtheschoolday, thefollowingproceduresarefollowed:

1.Thestudentmustobtainahallpassfromtheclassroomteacher, generallyatthebeginningoftheclassperiod,andreporttothe Infirmary. Ifthestudentisatlunchorbreak,thestudentmaygeta passfromaDeanofDisciplineortheVicePrincipal.

2. Astudentwhoisillshouldnevercontactaparentdirectlyfrom theirpersonaldevice. Instead,thestudentshouldreporttothe Infirmarywheretheparentvolunteerwillcontacttheparent.As posted,iftheInfirmaryisclosed,thestudentshouldreporttothe AttendanceOffice.

3. AstudentmaynotremainintheInfirmaryindefinitely. Ifastudent istooilltogobacktoclass,theparentvolunteerwillnotifya parenttomakearrangementsforthestudenttoreturnhome.Ifthe parentcannotbecontacted,onlyanotherpersonfromthestudent’s emergencyformcantakeresponsibilityandgrantthestudent permissiontoleave.Theparentvolunteerwillalwaysattemptto contactparentsorguardiansfirst.

4.Thepersonwhotakesthestudenthomewillbeaskedtosignthe Infirmarylogbeforetakingthestudent.

5.Thestudentneedstoreceiveanearlydismissalslipbeforeleaving campus.

6.Astudentwhohasbeengivenpermissiontodriveorwalkhomeis expectedtocalltheAttendanceOfficewhenhe/shearriveshome.

7.Thestudentwillusetheearlydismissalsliptore-enterschoolif thestudentreturnsthefollowingday.Ifthestudentisabsentthe followingday,aparentnoteisrequiredforre-entrytoschool.

Ifanaccidentorotheremergencymedicalsituationoccurs,thestudent willbetakentotheInfirmary,unlessmovingthestudentis illadvised, duetothetypeofaccident.Occasionally,itwillbenecessarytocallfor paramedicstotransportastudenttoamedicalfacility. School administratorsmakesuchdecisions. Everyattemptwillbemadeto notifyparentsbeforethisstepistaken. IftheInfirmaryisclosed, studentsshouldreportdirectlytotheAttendanceOffice. Nostudent mayleavecampusduetoillnessorcalltheirparentsaskingtoleave campusduetoillnesswithoutgoingthroughtheAttendanceOffice.

EmergencyInformationForm

AllstudentshaveaHealthInformation/DisasterReleaseFormonfile withtheschoolfromwhichvitaldecisionsaremade.Parentsare requiredtoprovideaccurateinformationontheformandupdatethis information,asneeded.

ImmunizationRequirements

CaliforniaStateLawrequiresimmunizationsagainstpolio,diphtheria, tetanus,measles,mumps,rubellaandhepatitisB. Verificationof

tuberculosistestingmustalsobeonfile. Inaddition,anystudentwho hasneverattendedschoolinCaliforniamusthaveaTBtestperformed

inthisstatebeforebeginningschoolatBishopAmat. Theparentor guardianofastudentwhodoesnothaveanimmunizationrecordonfile orwhoseimmunizationrecordisincompletewillbenotifiedtobringin therecordorupdatetherecordonfile. Failuretorespondbythe deadlinewillresultinthestudentbeingunabletoattendclassesuntilthe problemisresolved.Informationconcerningimmunization requirementscanbeobtainedfromtheStudentServicesOffice.

LabSafety

ThesafetyofourstudentsisaprimaryconcernatBishopAmatandas suchlaboratorysafetyisanintegralandimportantcomponentinour laboratoryscienceclasses. Intheseclassesstudentsareinstructedon thefundamentalrequirementsnecessarytoassuresafetyinthelab,both personalsafetyandthesafetyofallothers.Studentsandparentsare askedtosignalaboratorysafetycontractwhichstatesthelaboratory safetyrules. Studentsmustabidebyalloftheruleslistedonthelab safetycontractaswellasanyunwrittenruleswhichareforthe protectionofthestudentandallothers. Anybreachofthiscontractor anythingthatisconsideredunsafeimmediatelyterminatesthestudent’s participationinlabactivities;reinstatementoflabprivilegesisatthe discretionoftheteacher. Priortothecommencementof laboratory experimentsfortheschoolyear,allstudentsinalaboratoryscience classmusttakeandpassalabsafetyexam. Ataminimum,allstudents participatinginlabexperimentsmustwearlaboratorysafetygoggles andaprons. Failuretousesafetygearappropriatelyisconsidered unsafeandastudent’sparticipationinanexperimentwillbeterminated immediately;reinstatementoflaboratoryprivilegesisatthediscretion oftheteacher.

Medication

Itisagainstthelawfortheschooltoprovideanyprescriptionor over-the-countermedicationtoastudent.Studentsneedingtotake medicationduringtheschooldaymustcompletetheArchdiocesan MedicationFormandprovidetheAttendanceOfficewiththe medicationintheoriginalpackage.Allmedicationmustbekeptinthe AttendanceOfficeorInfirmary. Thisincludesaspirin,aswellas prescriptiondrugs.

CommunicableDiseases

Astudentwhohasbeenabsentduetoareportablediseasemustprovide documentationforclearance,uponrequest,beforebeingreadmittedto school.ThePrincipal,orhisdesignee,mayreadmitastudentwhowas absentforanon-reportablediseasesuchaschickenpox,German measles,andinfluenza.

StudentAccidentInsurance

AStudentAccidentInsuranceProgramisprovidedforallstudentsat BishopAmatHighSchool. Thisprogramassistsonlywithmedical expensesincurredbecauseofaccidentalbodilyinjurysustainedby studentswhileattendingschool,whiletravelingtoorfromschool,or whileparticipatinginasolelyschool-sponsoredandsupervised activity. (Admin.IX-1,“Insurance”)

Ifanaccidentoccursoncampusoratschool-sponsoredactivities,the studentand/orparentcanobtainthenecessaryformsrequiredbythe insurancecompanyfromtheVicePrincipal. Additionalinsurance purchasedthroughthisprogramisrequiredofallstudentsplayingtackle football.

AlthoughBishopAmatHighSchoolprovidesaninsuranceprogramthat coversbodilyinjuryintheeventofanaccident,theschoolisnot responsibleforthelossortheftofstudentbooks,clothingorother belongingsthatareleftoncampus,inlockerroomsorinlockers.

EMERGENCYPROCEDURES

DisasterReleaseForm

AllstudentsarerequiredtohaveaDisasterReleaseFormonfile.Inthe eventofadisaster,thePrincipalisresponsiblefordecidingwhetheror nottoreleasestudents.Ifthedecisionismadetoreleasestudents,the studentswillbereleasedaccordingtotheparentaldirectionsprovided ontheform.Ifthereisnoformavailableforastudent,thestudentwill notbereleaseduntilaparentorlegalguardiancomesforthestudent.

EarthquakeEmergency

Theimmediatewarningforanearthquakedisasteristheshakingofthe earth.AllstudentswillfollowtheDROP-HOLD-COVERprocedure:

1.TheDROPcommandwillbegivenimmediatelywhenshaking occurs.

2.Allshould DROP totheirkneesinahunchedpositionthusmaking theirbodiesassmallaspossible. HOLD ontothedesklegs, keepingthedesktopovertheheadasa COVER. Studentsshould faceawayfromthewindows.Availableclothingshouldbeused forprotection.

3.Ifoutsidewhenanearthquakeoccurs,theDROPcommandwould begivenafterstudentshavemovedawayfromthebuildings.

4.Allstudentswillbeinstructedtoreactinthesamemannerevenif theyareenroutetoorfromschooloriftheteacheristemporarily absentfromtheclassroom.

FireEmergency

Theimmediatewarningforafireisthesoundofthefirealarm.Afire alarmmustbeobeyedwithoutquestion. Atthesoundofthealarm,all studentswillimmediatelyevacuate.

EvacuationProcedure

Regardlessofthetypeofdisasterthatoccurs,theevacuationprocedure willbethesameandisasfollows:

1.Allstudentswillleavetheclassroominsinglefile.

2.Absolutesilencemustbemaintainedwhenfilingoutandwhile standingintheassignedareas.

3.Studentsaretowalk,notrun.

4.ThelastpersonoutofeachroomistoseethattheDOORSARE CLOSEDBUTUNLOCKEDandLIGHTSAREOFF.

5.Studentsaretoformtwolines,accordingto homeroom,inthe assignedareasinKieferStadium.IfKieferStadiumcannotbeused duetoobstruction,analternateassemblyareawillbechosen.In anycase,studentsarenevertolineupindrivewayareas,etc., whichmightimpedetheflowofemergencyvehiclesand/or equipment.

Theschoolhascontingencyplanstocareforstudentsinasafeareaof campusuntilthedisastersituationbecomesstableandtraveloffcampus becomesnormalized. Intheeventofaseriousdisastercausingmajor damagetoutilitiesandroads,thestudentswillbereleasedin accordancewiththeirsignedemergencyreleaseform. Ifsuchshould occur,thereleasepointwillbetheKieferStadiumticketbooth entrance.

LockDown

Intheeventofanincidentinvolvingpoliceaction,campusintrusion, hazardousmaterialsleakoranyotherincidentrequiringschooland/or roomsecurity,theschoolwillimplementtheestablishedproceduresfor aFullLockDownoraPartialLockDown,asthesituationwarrants.

GuidelinesforAdultsInteractingwithMinorsatParishorParish SchoolActivitiesorEvents(GlobalArchdiocesan)

Adultsactinginastaff,faculty,ministerialorotherpaidorvolunteer positionintheArchdiocesearerolemodelswhoarecalledtotreateach minorwithrespectandcare.

Staffmembers,faculty,orvolunteersservingeitherinapaidor volunteerpositionneedtomaintainprofessionalrelationshipswith minorswhetheronoroffparishorparishschoollocations.Please reviewthefollowingguidelinesandsignthe“Acknowledgmentof Receipt”forthefileattheparishorparishschoolwhereyouworkor volunteer.

• Staffmembers/faculty/volunteerswillensurethatminorsare properlysupervisedatalltimes,thusprovidingthemasafe environment.Minorsmustbeviewedas“restrictedindividuals” becausetheyarenotadultsandarenotindependent.

• Ifstaffmembers/faculty/volunteerswhoaresupervisingminors observeasituationwherecivillaw,parishand/orschoolrulesare beingviolated,theymusttakeappropriateactionimmediately.

• Staffmembers/faculty/volunteersshouldalwaysbeawarethey haveconsiderablepersonalpowerbecauseoftheirministerial positions.Therefore,theywillmaintainrespectfulministerial relationships,avoidingmanipulationandotherabusesofpower.

• Staffmembers/faculty/volunteersmustavoidassumingtheroleof a“fatherormotherfigure”whichmaycreateanexcessive emotionalattachmentforallparties.

• Attractionbetweenadultsandminorsispossible,andcareand cautionshouldbetakeninallinteractions.Theparish/school administrationshouldbeinformedimmediatelyifsuchan attractionexists.Datingorsexualrelationshipsbetweenastaff member/faculty/volunteerandaminorareinappropriateand unethical.Datingorsexualrelationshipsbetweenastaff member/faculty/volunteerandaminorareunlawful.

• Communicationswithminors(e.g.,notes,emailandinternet exchanges,telephonecalls)mustbeforprofessionalreasonsonly.

• Discussionsofasexualnaturemustalwaystakeplaceinan appropriateeducationalcontext.Sexualjokes,slangorinnuendo areinappropriatewheninteractingwithminors.

• Staffmembers/faculty/volunteerswill respectconfidential informationconcerningminorsorconfidentialinformationofa personalnaturesharedbyaminor.However,ifaminorshares confidentialinformationthatcouldposeathreattotheminororto others,thestaffmember/faculty/volunteerhasanobligationto notifytheproperauthorities.

• Whenstaffmembers/faculty/volunteersaresupervisingminorsor youngadultsatparish/parishschool-sponsoredactivities,theymay notbeundertheinfluenceofalcohol,maynotconsumealcoholin thepresenceofpersonsunderage21,norofferalcoholtothem.

• Whenastaffmember/faculty/volunteerisaloneinaroomwitha minor,thedoormustbeopenortheremustbeclearvisibility throughwindows.

• Staffmembers/faculty/volunteersaretoengageingamesorsports activitieswithminorsonlyinthepresenceofotheradults,orina placeopenlyaccessible/visibletoothers.

• Staffmembers/faculty/volunteersplanningparish/parishschool eventsintheirhomeswithminorsmusthavethepermissionofthe parish/schooladministration.Inaddition,staff members/faculty/volunteersmaynothaveanyminorintheir homeswithouttheknowledgeoftheminor’sparentorguardian.

• Staffmembers/faculty/volunteersmaynotdriveminorsunlessitis toorfromaparish/parishschool-sponsoredactivityandmaynever drivealonewithaminor.Drivingminorsrequiresparental permissionslipsthatindicatethetransportationisbypersonal vehicle.Theparish/parishschooladministrationmustapproveany useofpersonalvehicles.Tripsinvolvingminorsmusthavea sufficientnumberofadultchaperonesandminorstoprecludethe appearanceofinappropriatepersonalinvolvementwithminors.

• Parent/guardianwrittenpermissionisrequiredforthepublication ofapictureofaminor.

• Adultsarepermittedtointeractalonewithminor(s)onlyafter complyingwithArchdiocesanpoliciesregardingfingerprintingand safeenvironmenttraining.Theymayworkwithminorsonlyas partofateamiftheyhavemettheserequirements.

SAFEENVIRONMENTTRAININGFORYOUTH

BishopAmatHighSchoolparticipatesintheongoingsafeenvironment trainingprogramdevelopedbytheLosAngelesArchdiocese. The VirtusTeachingTouchingSafetyProgramispresentedannuallyto studentsateachgradeleveltogiveyoungpeoplethetoolstheyneedto protectthemselvesfromthosewhomayharmthem. TheArchdiocesan OfficeofSafeguardtheChildrenworkswiththePrincipaltomaintain theprogram. Questionsconcerningthisprogramcanbeforwardedto Chancellor,CoordinatorofChildren’sProgramsat(213)637-7460.

ZeroTolerancePolicy

TheArchdioceseofLosAngeleswillnotknowinglyassignorretaina priest,deacon,religious,layperson,orvolunteertoserveinitsparishes, schools,pastoralministries,oranyotherassignmentwhensuchan individualisdeterminedtohavepreviouslyengagedinthesexualabuse ofaminor.

UndertheZeroTolerancePolicyoftheArchdioceseofLosAngeles, anypersonguiltyofsexualmisconductwithaminorundertheageof 18:

• Maynothaveanypaidorvolunteerassignmentinany“ministry” inthearchdiocese,and

• Maynotvolunteerinany“non-ministerial”activityoreventwhere heorshehasanypossibilityofmorethanincidentalcontactor supervisoryordisciplinarypoweroverminors.

AsmembersoftheArchdioceseofLosAngelescommunity,theschool wantstoassurecompliancewithbothMegan’sLawandthe“Zero TolerancePolicy.”Shouldaparentbecomeawarethataregisteredsex offenderoranypersonsubjecttothe“ZeroTolerancePolicy”isinour schoolcommunity,itisimportantthatcontactbemadeimmediately withtheschoolprincipaltoassurethatappropriateactioncanbetaken.

GuidelinesforJuniorHighandHighSchoolYouthWorkingor VolunteeringwithChildrenorYouth AllJuniorHighandHighSchoolStudentsshouldrecognizethatwhile theyareengagedinserviceoractivitiesinvolvingchildrenoryouth theyarerolemodelswhoarecalledtotreateachchildwithrespectand care.

• Studentleaders,workersandvolunteersarerequiredtoobserveall rulesandregulationsestablishedbytheirschooland bytheschool oragencytheyareserving

• Studentworkersandvolunteersmaynotassociateorbepresent withchildrenorbepartytoactivitieswherecivillawand/orschool rulesareviolated

• Cautionistobeobservedinallinteractionswithchildrenincluding verbal,writtenandelectroniccommunications

• Gamesorsportsactivitieswithchildrenshouldbeengagedinonly inthepresenceofadults,orinaplaceopenlyaccessibleand visibletoadults

• Whileinaroomwithchildrenpresent,thedoorshouldremain open,orthereshouldbevisibilitythroughdoorwindows

• Topicsorvocabularywhichcouldnotcomfortablybeusedinthe presenceofparentsortheschoolprincipalshouldnotbeusedwith children

• Giftsormementosshouldneverbegiventoindividualchildren unlessauthorizedbytheprincipal

• Studentworkersandvolunteersmustrespectthephysical boundariesofchildren.Childrenmustneverbetouchedpunitively, norshouldtheybetouchedinanywaythatcouldbeconstruedas inappropriatelyaffectionate

• StudentworkersandvolunteersmustsigntheBoundaryGuidelines forJuniorHighandHighSchoolYouthWorkingorVolunteering withChildrenorYouth

NOTE:

LancerLife istheBishopAmatSchoolParent/StudentHandbookand actsasanaddendumtotheofficialParent/StudentHandbookcreatedby theArchdioceseofLosAngelesandtheDepartmentofCatholic Schools(https://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/chapter-13). LancerLife containsinformationregardingschoolpoliciesandproceduresaswell asacalendarofeventsfortheschoolyear.ThePrincipalreservesthe righttoamendthehandbookatanytimewithpromptnotificationmade toparentsandstudentsofsuchamendments.

PARENTPORTAL

TheParentPortalisavaluabletoolforparents. Throughthisportalparentsareabletomonitortheirstudent’sattendance,assignments andgrades,contactafacultymember,checkcompletedparenthours,andprintanunofficialtranscriptofgrades. ToaccesstheParent Portal,gotowww.bishopamat.org.

2024-2025 CALENDARATAGLANCE

8:00-11:00 Student Store 8:00-11:00 Parent Board Book Exchange

2024-2025 Schedules available for pick up USA Spirit Camp (Indian Wells) Class of 2029 Applications Available Online 9:00 Band Camp (CC-BR & Practice Fields) 10:00 Soccer Camp 6:00 Arcadia-Foothill VB Club St. Alphonsus Liguori, bishop & doctor of the Church School Office Open 8:00am-12:00pm

9:00 Band Camp (CC-BR & Practice Fields) 2024-2025 Schedules Available for Pick Up 10:00 Soccer Camp 9:00 Arcadia-Football VB Club Saint Bartholomew, Apostle Last Day for Course Schedule Corrections

6:00 14th Annual Kickoff Dinner (Quad)

8:30 Youth Softball Camp 9:00 Chamber Singers Retreat (CC-CR, Theater, Lobby) 3:00 VFB Camp

Media Day- Falls Sports 8:30 Youth Softball Camp 9:00 Band Camp (CC-BR & Practice Fields) 3:00 VFB Camp

9th Grade Orientation 2:00 Dismissal Regular

8:30 Faculty Inservice (Lib) 3:00-6:00 Counselors Available to Correct Grade 9 Schedules (400 wing)

8:30 Faculty Inservice (Lib) G VLB Pasadena HS (H)

8:30 Youth Softball Camp 9:00 Chamber Singers Retreat (CC-CR, Theater, Lobby) 3:00 VFB Camp 9:00 Chamber Singers Retreat (CC-CR, Theater, Lobby) G VLB Charter Oak (H) V3:30

3:00 FB Kickoff Picnic 5:00 Virtus Training (R108) The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

FS/JV/V 4:00/5:00/6:00 6:00 Chamber Singers Retreat (CC-CR, Theater, Lobby)

9th Grade ID Pictures (PE Class) 9:00 Mission League AD’s Mtg G VLB Valley Christian (Cerritos) (H) FS/JV/V 4:00/5:00/6:00 8:30 Youth Softball Camp 9:00 Band Camp (CC-BR & Practice Fields) 3:00 VFB Camp

8:00-11:00 Counselors Available to Correct Grades 10/11/12 Schedules (400 wing) G VLB vs Covina (A) FS/JV/V 3:30/4:45/6:15 Fall Sports Begin 8:30 Youth Softball Camp 9:00 Band Camp (CC-BR & Practice Fields) 3:00 VFB Camp 6:00 Athletic Booster Mtg STAR Testing Window 1 Opens 9:00 Chamber Singers Retreat (CC-CR, Theater, Lobby) G VLB vs Los Altos (A) FS/JV/V 3:30/4:30/5:30 Regular 7-1-2-3 Regular 3-4-5-6

Bingo (SAC) Team #1

11:00

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #2 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

A: 9-Dean Orientation (CC) 10/11/12Homeroom G VLB vs San Gabriel HS (A) FS/JV/V 5:00/5:00/6:00 G VLB Maranatha (H) FS/JV/V 4:00/5:00/6:00 5:00 Faculty/Staff Back-to- School BBQ (SAC-DR) 7: 00 B V FB vs West Covina (H) B FB vs West Covina (A) FS/JV 3:15 9th Grade ID Pictures (PE Class)

11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #3

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #4

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

G JV VLB vs OPEN 7:00 Youth Dance Clinic (SACGym Floor & DD Rooms) 9:00 Jr. Band & Color Guard Camp (BR & surrounding area) The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Friday Adoration 7:00 V FB vs Vista Murrieta(H)

6-7-1-2 School Supplies Drive Regular 3-4-5-6 School Supplies Drive

10:00 CDR League Principal/ AD Mtg 3:00 Fall Play Auditions (CC) 3:00 G VJ TN vs La Salle HS (A) G VLB Glendora (H) FS/JV/V 4:00/5:00/6:00 5:30 Family Ministry: Parent Prayer Service (Lib)

8:30 Counselors & Coffee High School Success (Lib) Transfer Student Welcome Lunch (Lib) 3:00 Fall Play Auditions (CC)

3:00 G VJ TN St. Joseph HS (Lakewood) G VLB Schurr (H) FS/JV/V 4:00/5:00/6:00

A: 9/10/11PSAT Prep; 12-College Talk #1 & Jostens Visit 6:30 Family Ministry: Freshman Evening of Reflection (Lib)

Freshman Class Officer Interest Mtg 9:00 Mission League Principal/ AD’s Mtg 1:30 Faculty Mtg (Lib) G VLB Immaculate Heart (A)

FS/JV/V 4:00/5:00/6:00

Parent Welcome Back Social (Quad) Christian Service -Beach Clean Up Homecoming Dance Regular Price Tickets Online Sales Begin

G FS VLB vs OPEN 10:00 B FR FB vs Rancho Cucamonga (H) Saint Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist

Jostens Grad Announcement Orders @ Lunch 5:00 G V VLB vs OPEN 7:00 B V FB vs St. Mary’s (A) C AL XC vs OPEN G VLB La Habra (A)

FS/JV/V 3:15/4:15/5:30 6:00 Athletic Booster Mtg

Homecoming Dance Presale Tickets Available @ Student Store 9/10/11 Yearbook Pictures (Theology ClassesLib) 3:00 Curriculum & Assessment Mtg. (CC-CR)

3:00 G VJ TN vs Paraclete (A)3:15 FR FB vs Rancho Cucamonga (A)4:00 Youth Dance Clinic (SAC-DD Rooms) G VLB vs Sacred Heart of Jesus (A)

FS/JV/V 4:00/5:00/6:00

A: Fall Rally Homecoming Dance Presale Tickets Available @ Student Store Club Applications Due C AL XC vs OPEN Youth Spirit Night 7:00 B V FB vs Rancho Cucamonga (H) 1:30 Faculty PLC (Lib) 3:00 G VJ TN vs Pomona Catholic HS (A) G VLB vs Mary Star (H) FS/JV/V 4:00/5:00/6:00

A: Club Rush Day (SAC) G VJ GLF vs Bishop Conaty-Loretto (A) 3:00 Faculty Principal Forum (CC-CR) CSF Applications Available3:00 G VJ TN vs St. Joseph HS(Lakewood)4:00 B FB vs Citrus Valley HS (A) 5:00 B JV FB vs Citrus Valley HS (H) 5:00 Jostens Senior Parent Night (CC-Lobby)6:00 Family Ministry: Senior Evening of Reflection (Lib) 6:30 Senior Parent Night (CC)

A: Disaster Drill STAR Testing Window 1 Closes

Freshman Class Officer Applications Due 3:00 G VJ TN vs St. Monica G VLB vs St. Joseph HS (H)

FS/JV/V 4:00/5:00/6:00

Ordinary Time 9/10/11 Yearbook Pictures (Theology ClassesLib) G VJ GLF vs St. Paul (A) A: Mass of the Holy Spirit3:00 G VJ TN vs Bishop MontgomeryB FB vs Vista Murrieta (A) FR/JV 4:00/6:00 G VLB vs Bishop Montgomery (A) FS/JV/V 4:00/5:00/6:00 6:30 FIA Parent Mtg (Lib)

G VJ GLF vs La Salle HS

G VJ GLF Pomona Catholic HS 3:00 Calendar Mtg (CC-CR)

4 Regular 4-5-6-7 Baby Shower Drive

7:00 B V FB vs Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) (A) Saint Francis of Assisi, religious

Clemente (A) 4:00 B JV FB vs Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) (H)

(A)

San Gabriel Regional Congress (San Gabriel Mission HS) Band Competition (Wilson HS, Hacienda Heights) C AL XC vs OPEN 12:00 Set Up for Homecoming Dance (SAC) 7:00 Homecoming Dance (SAC)

Band Competition (Bellflower HS, Bellflower)

SFC (Intro)

G VJ GLF vs La Salle HS (A) The Holy Guardian Angels

3:00 G VJ TN vs La Salle HS (H) G VLB vs Bishop Montgomery (H)

FS/JV/V 4:00/6:30/6:00 6:30 Parent Executive Board Mtg (CC-CR) Friday AdorationCSF Applications DueEnd of the Grading Period Yearbook Make Up Pictures (Lib)

Pep Week Visit Day A: Homecoming Rally C AL XC vs OPEN 5:00 Alumni Pregame BBQ (CLA) 7:00 V FB vs Loyola (H) Homecoming 11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #1 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Regular 7-1-2-3 Baby Shower Drive

Pep Week 3:00 G VJ TN vs St. Monica Catholic HS (A) 4:00 B FR FB vs Loyola (H) 4:00 B JV FB vs Loyola (A) G VLB vs Mary Star (A) FR/JV/V 4:00/5:00/6:00 6:00 Kairos 85 Parent Meeting (Lib)

CSF Tutoring StartsA: 9-Class Officer Elections

Pep Week 1:30 Faculty Mtg (Lib) 3:00 G VJ TN vs Bishop Montgomery (A) G VLB vs Sacred Heart of Jesus (H) FS/JV/V 4:00/5:00/6:00

PepWeek Freshmen Retreat (SAC)

Export Grades by 8:00 am G V Golf vs St Paul 6:00 Athletic Booster Mtg Our Lady of the Rosary

C AL XC vs OPEN 7:00 V FB vs Sierra Canyon (A) Saint Luke, Evangelist

Curriculum & Assessment Mtg. (CC-CR)

Shower Drive

3:00 G VJ TN Pomona Catholic HS (H) 4:00 B JV FB vs Sierra Canyon (H) 6:00 B FR FB vs Muir, John (H) C AL XC vs OPEN

7:00 Amat’s Got Talent (CC) 7:00 V FB vs Junipero Serra (Gardena) (A)

G VJ GLF vs OPEN 3:30 Amat’s Got Talent Dress Rehearsal (CC) 4:00 B FR FB vs St. Francis (La Canada) (A) 4:00 B JV FB vs Junipero Serra (Gardena) (H) Emmaus 38 Returns 3:00

Shower Drive 12:00 Dismissal

9/10/11PSAT 12- College Visits (off campus) 5:30 Consultative Council Meeting (CC-CR) G VJ TN vs OPEN 30

Regular 1-2-3-4 Baby Shower Drive

Eligibility Day - Athletics & Activities

G VJ TN vs Bishop Conaty- Loretto (H) 3:00 Emmaus 38 Leaves 3:00 G VJ TN vs Paraclete (A) 5:00 Virtus Training (R108) Saint Teresa of Jesus, virgin & doctor of the Church Emmaus 38

11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #2

Net Ministries (FIA) 1:30 Faculty PLC (Lib)

Net Ministries (FIA) CDR Association All League Mtg-Volleyball G VJ GLF vs OPEN G VJ TN vs OPEN 6:00 College Night (SAC) 6:00 & 7:00 College Financial Aid Overview (Lib)

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #3

Shower Drive 3:00 Calendar Mtg (CC-CR) Saint Simon & Saint Jude, Apostles CS4-Life (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels) 6:30 General Parent Mtg (Lib) Regular 5-6-7-1 Baby Shower Drive 31 Teacher Conferences 5:30-7:30 pm (SAC)

4-5-6-7

Regular 7-1-2-3 Baby Shower Drive

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #4 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 2024

Pep SquadUSA Regional Competition (Damien HS) Band CompetitionCalifornia State Band Championships Finals B V BKB vs Rancho Mirage G BKB Martin Luther King JV/V 12:30/2:00 7:00 Fall Production (CC)

National Catholic Youth Conference (Long Beach) 3:00 Fall Production Soft Tech (CC)

National Catholic Youth Conference (Long Beach)Last Day to Purchase Father- Son BBQ Tickets 7:45 Caritas: 7:45-8:10 & 1:20 (Lib) 9:00 Mission League Athletic Directors Mtg3:00 Curriculum & Assessment Mtg. (CC-CR) JV/V 4:30/6:00 3:00 Fall Production Soft Tech (CC)

Media Day Winter Sports

Father-Son BBQ Presale Tickets Available @ Student Store 7:00 B V FB vs Chaminade (H) Senior Night All Saints 3:00 Fall Production Tech (CC)1:30 Faculty PLC (Lib) 3:00 Fall Production Tech (CC) G BKB vs Whittier (H) JV/V 4:30/6:00

National Letter of Intent (SAC- Lunch) 3:00 Fall Production Soft Tech (CC)

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30 3:00 Fall Production Tech (CC) 3:00 Faculty Principal Forum (CC-CR) 6:30 Family Ministry: Evening of Reflection (Lib) G BKB vs La Serna (A) JV/V 12:30/2:00 Saint Andrew, Apostle Thanksgiving Break (School Office Closed) Thanksgiving Break (School Office Closed)

3 Block Min 1-2-3 Food Drive Shoes That Fit Drive Regular 4-5-6-7 Food Drive Shoes That Fit Drive Regular 1-2-3-4 Food Drive Shoes That Fit Drive Regular 5-6-7-1 Food Drive Shoes That Fit Drive 11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #3 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Regular 4-5-6-7 Food Drive Shoes That Fit Drive Kairos 85 10:00 CDR League Princpal & AD Mtg Kairos 85 Returns 6:30 Parent Executive Board Mtg (CC-CR) Winter Sports Begin 8:00 Fall Blood Drive (SAC) 3:00 Fall Production Soft Tech (CC)

End of the Grading Period B V BKB vs Rancho Mirage (A) 5:00 Faculty/Staff Thanksgiving Potluck (SAC-DR) 7:00 Fall Production (CC) Saint Cecilia, virgin & martyr

Visit Day- Catholic Partner Schools (Mini-Rally) 3:00 Fall Production Tech (CC) B BKB vs Walnut (A) FR/JV/V 3:30/5:00/6:30

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B V BKB vs OPEN

26 Regular 5-6-7-1 Food Drive Shoes That Fit Drive Progress Reports Available Online B V BKB vs OPEN 9:45 Kairos 85 Leaves 1:30 Faculty Mtg (Lib) Friday Adoration Visit Day A: Fall Class Competition Rally Band Competition (Gahr HS, Cerritos) 6:00 Dance Team Preview Show (SAC) The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome 11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #4 1:00 Fall Production (CC) Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

25 Activity 2-3-A-4 Food Drive Shoes That Fit Drive A: Thanksgiving Mass Virtual Auction Ends Export Grades by 8:00 am B V BKB vs OPEN 3:00 Calender Mtg (CC-CR)

5 Christmas Spirit Week Thursday Adoration B V SOC vs OPEN 3:30 Dance Tech Rehearsal (CC) G SOC vs Oak Hills (H) JV/V 3:00/4:30 G BKB vs St. Joseph (Lakewood) JV/V 4:30/6:00 Regular 5-6-7-1 6 Activity 2-3-4-A Christmas Spirit Week 2nd Semester Schedule Distribution (Hmrm) Visit Day A:

B V BKB vs OPEN 1:30 Faculty/Staff Christmas Luncheon 3:15

B V SOC vs St. John Bosco (A) 5:00 Amat Classic Set Up (SAC) 6:00 Music Department Christmas Concert (CC) 7:00 Grand Raffle Drawing (CC- Music Dept. Concert)

Export Grades by 9:00 am

Christmas Spirit Week Eligibility Day Athletics & Activities Chamber Singers Christmas Tour

B SOC vs El Monte HS (H) JV/V 3:15/5:15 6:00 Athletic Booster Mtg A: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass

B V BKB vs OPEN G BKB vs Bonita (H) JV/V 4:30/6:00 6:00 Music Dept. ChristmasConcert (CC) Our Lady of Guadalupe

No Practice or Games B BKB vs Covina (H) FR/JV/V 4:00/5:30/7:00

B V BKB vs OPEN 3:30 Choir Tech Rehearsal (CC) G BKB vs Junipero Serra (Gardena) JV/V 4:30/6:00

B V BKB vs OPEN 3:30 Band Tech Rehearsal (CC) The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1:30 Faculty Meeting (Lib)

No Practice or Games G SOC vs Walnut (A) JV/V 3:30/5:30

3:00 Calendar Mtg (CC-CR)

G Soc vs OPEN FS/JV/V TBA B JV SOC vs OPEN 11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #3 Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete)

G V BKB vs OPEN B BKB vs OPEN FR/JV/V The Holy Innocents. Martyrs

Break (School Office Closed)

B SOC vs Chino Hills (A) FS/JV/V 3:00/4:30/6:00

Eve (School Office Closed)

G V BKB vs OPEN

December 2024

Christmas Break New Years Eve (School Office Closed)

Semester 1 Report Cards Mailed & Available Online

G SOC vs Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) JV/V 11:00/12:30

Christmas Break (School Office Closed)

Eligibility Day Athletics & Activities B FR BKB vs OPEN B SOC vs Covina (H) JV/V 3:00

B FS SOC vs OPEN B SOC vs Cajon HS (H) JV/V 3:00/5:00 G BKB vs Steele Canyon HS (H) JV/V 4:30/6:00

1:30 Spring Musical Callbacks (CC)

B SOC vs La Salle HS (H) JV/V 3:15/3:30

Thursday Adoration A: 9-Homeroom; 10-Registration; 11College Assembly (SAC); 12Financial Aid Info & Grad Talk #1 (CC) 3:00 Spring Musical Audition (CC-CR)

The Blessed Virgin Mary, The Mother of God

January 2025

Regular 1-2-3-4 Hygiene Kit Drive

B BKB vs Don Bosco Tech (H) FR/JV/V 4:00/5:30/7:00

G SOC vs Paraclete (A) JV/V 3:30/3:30 G BKB vs St. Paul (A) JV/V 4:30/6:00

Activity 6-7-1-A Hygiene Kit Drive

Regular 2-3-4-5 Hygiene Kit Drive

B V WR vs OPEN 8:00 Class of 2029 High School Placement Test #1 Pep SquadUSA Regional Competition (Portola HS) Dance Competition (Arlington HS) G BKB vs St. Joseph HS (Lakewood)JV/V 12:30/2:30

28 Catholic Schools Week A: St. Thomas Aquinas Mass G JV/V SOC vs St. Joseph HS (Lakewood) (A) St. Thomas Aquinas, priest, and doctor of the Church Activity 7-1-A-2 Hygiene Kit Drive B SOC vs Bishop Mora Salesian(H) JV/V 3:15/3:30 B BKB vs Paraclete (H) FR/JV/V 4:00/5:30/7:00 B JV/V SOC vs Bishop Mora (A) 4:00 B VJ WR vs Bishop Alemany (H) B BKB vs Paraclete (A) FR/JV/V 4:00/5:30/7:00 9:00 c/o 2029 High School Placement Test Prep Course UCA West Coast Championship Cheer Competition G SOC vs St. Joseph HS (Lakewood) (H) JV/V TBA G BKB Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary (H) JV/V 12:30/2:00

G SOC vs La Salle HS (H) JV/V 3:30/3:30

2nd Semester Begins STAR Testing Window II Opens B SOC vs St. Pius XSt. Matthias Academy JV/V 3:15/3:30 B BKB vs Bishop Mora Salesian HS FR/JV/V 4:00/5:30/7:00

7:00

A: Winter Sports Rally Visit Day c/o 2029 Priority Admissions Application Due 3:30 B FS SOC vs Ganesha (H) 4:00 Basketball- Youth Spirit Night 4:00 B BKB vs Nogales (H) FR/JV/V 4:00/5:30/7:00 8:30 Amat Classic Set Up (SAC)

3:00 Curriculum & Assessment Mtg (CC-CR) G JV/V SOC vs St. Genevieve (A) G BKB vs Ramona Convent (A) JV/V 4:30/6:00

8:30 Counselors & Coffee- Course Registration (Lib) B SOC vs Cathedral (A) JV/V 3:00/5:00 B BKB vs Cathedral (A) FR/JV/V 4:00/5:30/7:00 4:00 B VJ WR vs Chaminade (A)

1:30 Faculty Mtg (Lib)

6:00 Athletic Booster Mtg

G SOC vs St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy (H) JV/V 3:30/3:30 G BKB vs Bishop Conaty-Loretto (H) JV/V 4:30/6:00 5:00 Virtus Training (R108) 6:00 Kairos 86 Parent Mtg (Lib)

Regular 6-7-1-2 Hygiene Kit Drive

Regular 2-3-4-5 Hygiene Kit Drive

Competition Cheer CIF-SS Championship (TBD) Dance Competition USA Regionals (Downey HS) B VJ WR vs OPEN The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle

Activity 4-5-A-6 Hygiene Kit Drive

Regular 2-3-4-5 Hygiene Kit Drive

No School Martin Luther King Jr. (School Office Closed) 22

11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #4 UDA West Coast Challenge Song Competiton (Beckman HS) Dance Competition USA Regionals (Downey HS) Third Sunday in Ordinary 27 Regular 3-4-5-6 Hygiene Kit Drive Catholic Schools Week 3:00 Calendar Mtg (CC-CR) Open House (CC) 6:30

A: SFC (Mid year) B JV/V SOC vs St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy (A) B BKB vs Bishop Mora Salesian (A) FR/JV/V 4:00/5:30/7:00 4:00 B VJ WR vs Harvard-Westlake 5:30 Consultative Council Mtg (CC-CR)

Activity 6-7-A-1 Hygiene Kit Drive 11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #3

G SOC vs La Salle HS (A) JV/V 3:30/3:30 G BKB vs Cantwell (A) JV/V 4:30/6:00

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 23 G SOC vs Paraclete (H) JV/V 3:30/3:30 G BKB vs Junipero Serra (Gardena) (H) JV/V 4:30/6:00

Regular 7-1-2-3 Hygiene Kit Drive

30 31 Catholic Schools Week G JV/V SOC vs St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy (A) G BKB St. Paul (H) FR/JV/V 4:00/5:30/6:00 Catholic Schools Week A: Campus Ministry Assembly(SAC) c/o 2027 Registration Forms Due Cheer Pros State Championship Cheer Competition (Pasadena) B SOC vs Cathedral (H) JV/V 3:15/5:00 B BKB Cathedral (H) FR/JV/V 4:00/5:30/7:00 St. John Bosco, priest

29 Regular 3-4-5-6 Hygiene Kit Drive Catholic Schools Week B SOC vs La Salle HS (H) JV/V 3:30/5:00 B BKB Don Bosco (A) FR/JV/V 4:00/5:30/6:00

Catholic Schools Week Friday Adoration Mother/Son Dance Presale Tickets Available at Lunch (Student Store) Class of 2026 Registration Forms & Fees Due The Presentation of the Lord

Kairos 86 Returns Friday Adoration

Kairos 86

National Letter of Intent (SAC-Lunch)

B BKB vs Edgewood HS (A) FR/JV/V 3:30/5:00/6:30

STAR Testing Window II Closes 9:45 Kairos 86 Leaves 1:30 Faculty Meeting (Lib) G SOC vs St. Genevieve (H) JV/V 3:30/3:30 G BKB v Ramona Convent (A) JV/V 4:30/6:00 February

A: Valentine’s Day Picnic

Sadie’s Presale Tickets at Lunch (Student Store) 7:45-8:10 /1:20 Caritas (Lib) 9:00 Mission League AD’s Mtg 10:00 CDR League AD’s Mtg 3:00 Curriculum & Assessment Mtg (CC-CR) 6:00 Pep SquadUSA Nationals Showcase (SAC-GF)

A: 9-With Hope (SAC) 10-Jostens 11-Registration & College Apps 12Senior Class Mass (CC)

Footprints Walk (Kiefer Stadium) 11:00 B V BB vs OPEN The Chair of St. Peter, Apostle End of the Grading Period Jostens Ring Orders at Lunch

7:45-8:10 /1:20 Caritas (Lib) 10:00 CDR League Principal/ AD Mtg Jostens Ring Orders at Lunch 6:30 General Parent Mtg (Lib)

A: Mass of the Holy Family

Net Ministries (Theology Classes) 3:00 B V BB vs OPEN 6:00 Jostens Family Night Ring Orders (Lib)

Regular 6-7-1-2 Food Drive 6:30 College Presentations for Junior Parents (Lib) Dance Competition (WCE- Chino Hills HS)

Media Day Spring Sports Faculty Principal Forum (CC-CR) 6:30 Parent Exec.Board Mtg (CC-CR)

Net Ministries (Theology Classes) 1:30 Faculty PLC (Lib)

3:00 B V BB vs OPEN

11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #3 Pep Squad- USA Spirit Nationals (Anaheim) Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dance Competition- Contest of Champions (Florida) 6:00 Faculty & Staff Fellowship Night

Regular 7-1-2-3 Food Drive 27 Last Day to Purchase Sadie Hawkins Tickets

2-3-4-5 Food Drive Export Grades by 8:00 am 3:00 Calendar Mtg (CC-CR) TBA V GLF vs Mary Star (A)

11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #4 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dance Competition- Contest of Champions (Florida) 10:00 College Presentation for Junior Parents (Lib) 11:00 B V BB vs OPEN

Friday Adoration c/o 2026 Registration Forms Due B BB vs Paraclete JV (H) V (A) 3:15

SCVA Festival (CC-Theater, Lobby, CR) G JV/V SB vs St. Joseph (Lake wood)

Friday Adoration Class of 2028 Acceptance Letters Mailed WCE Dance Nationals (Long Beach) 3:15 B BB vs Junipero Serra JV (H) V (A) Eligibility Day Athletics & Activities B V GLF vs St. Monica (A) 8:00 Spring Blood Drive (SAC) 4:30 Principals Articulation Dinner (SAC-DD) 6:00 Athletic Booster Mtg SB vs St. Paul (A) JV/V 3:15/3:15 BB vs St. Paul HS 3:15 V (H) JV (A) 6:30 C/O 2029 Distinguished Scholar Reception (CC) 6:30 College Presentations for Junior Parents (Virtual) A: Ash Wednesday Mass SCVA Festival (CC-Theater, Lobby, CR) B V GLF vs St. Anthony (H) 3:15 C VJ TR vs Cathedral

(SAC) 11:00

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A: Spring Sports Rally WCE Dance Nationals (Long Beach) Mother-Daughter

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HS

B V GLF vs Bishop Mora Salesian HS 3:15 C VJ TR vs La Salle

B GLF vs Paraclete 1:30 Faculty Mtg (Lib) G JV/V SB vs Paraclete (A) B BB vs Junipero Serra (Gardena) JV/V 3:15 3:00 B VJ TN vs Bishop Montgomery

Brunch Presale Tickets Available @Student Store B BB vs La Salle HS (A) JV/V 3:15/3:15 Spring Musical Soft Tech (CC) B V GLF Don Bosco Tech Saint Patrick, bishop Archdiocesan Christian Service Awards (Cathedral) Student Support Connect Spring Musical Soft Tech (CC) G JV/V SB vs St. Anthony HS (H) 3:00 B VJ TN vs La Salle HS B VLB vs Cathedral JV/V 4:00/5:00 A: 9/12 -Homeroom 10/11 -Lenten Penance Service Spring Musical Soft Tech (CC) B V GLF vs St. Paul 1:00 C VJ SW vs OPEN 3:15 G V BVB vs St. Joseph (Lakewood) 6:00 Secrets to Winning a Scholarship (Lib) Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary USA Nationals Dance Competition (Anaheim) Class of 2029 Registration

Regular 4-5-6-7 Clothing Drive Summer School Registration Forms Available 11th Grade ID Pictures (Theology Class) USA Nationals Dance Competition (Anaheim) Spring Musical Soft Tech (CC) 6:00 Pep Squad Banquet (SAC-GF) 10th Grade ID Pictures (Theology Class) Spring

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Regular 1-2-3-4 Clothing Drive 3 Block Min 5-6-7 Clothing Drive

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1:00 & 7:00 Spring Musical (CC)

Activity 7-1-2-A Book Drive

Spring Spirit Week A: SFC (Final) G JV/V vs Paraclete (H) 3:00 Faculty Principal Forum (CC-CR) 3:00 B VJ TN vs La Salle (A) 4:00 Dance Tryout Clinics

(SAC-DDR) B VLB vs Cathedral (A) JV/V 4:00/4:00

Spring Spirit Week B V GLF vs Don Bosco Tech 10:00 Spring Musical Preview (CC) 3:15 C VJ TR vs Bishop Montgomery 3:15 G V BVB vs St. Anthony 4:00 Dance Tryout Clinics (SAC-DDR)

11:00 Mother-Daughter Brunch (Quad) 6:00 Dance Banquet

Friday Adoration

End of the Grading Period 9th Grade ID Pictures (Theology Class)

Art Exhibit Take Down (Lib) B BB vs Junipero Gardena JV (A)/ V (H) 3:15/3:15 6:00 Night of One Acts Tech Rehearsal (CC)

9th Grade ID pictures (Theology Class) 3:00 Curriculum & Assessment Mtg (CC-CR) 3:15 Graduation Song Auditions (CC-CR) 3:00 B VJ TN vs Cathedral

Jostens Grad Announcement Delivery at Lunch V GLF vs Cathedral C VJ TR vs OPEN 3:15 G V BVB vs Paraclete (A) 5:30 Athletics & Activities Information Night (SAC)

G JV/V SB vs Paraclete (A) 1:30 Faculty Mtg (Lib) B BB vs Junipero Serra (Gardena) JV (H) V (A) 3:15/3:15 3:00 B VJ TN vs St. Monica B VLB vs Bishop Montgomery (H) JV/V 4:00/5:00 6:00 Pep Squad Try Out Info Mtg (SAC-DR) 6:30 Art Exhibit (Lib)

Holy Saturday

No practice or games Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper

B V GLF vs Verbum Dei HS C VJ TR vs OPEN G V vs OPEN 10:00 B V TN vs OPEN 1:00 C VJ SW vs OPEN

Saturday in the Octave of Easter

Spring Spirit Week c/o 2028 Registration Forms Due A: Spring Class Competition B BB vs Paraclete JV (A) /V (H) 3:15/3:15 4:00 Dance Tryout Clinics (SAC-DDR) 7:00 Spring Musical (CC) Monday in the Octave of Easter

11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #2 Spring Musical Strike Fifth Sunday of Lent STAR Testing Window III Opens V GLF vs St. Paul 3:00 Art Exhibit Set Up (Lib) 3:15 G V BVB vs Bishop Montgomery (A) 6:00 Athletic Booster Mtg Spring Spirit Week G JV/V SB vs St. Joseph (Lakewood) 3:00 B VJ TN vs Don Bosco Tech B BB vs Paraclete JV (H) V (A) 3:15/3:15 4:00 Dance Tryout Clinics (SAC-DDR) B VLB vs Paraclete (H) JV/V 4:00/5:00

A: Stations of the Cross Progress Reports Available Online B VLB vs La Salle (A) JV/V 4:00/5:00 6:00 Night of One Acts (CC)

Parent Hours & Parent

Export Grades by 8:00 am

Last Day to Purchase Prom Tickets

11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #3

Friday in the Octave of Easter

Pledge Commitment Deadline Tuesday in the Octave of Easter Wednesday in the Octave of Easter Thursday in the Octave of Easter

B V GLF vs La Salle G V BVB vs OPEN 10:00 B V TN vs OPEN 6:00 Night of One Acts Tech Rehearsal (CC)

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

Activity 1-2-A-3 Book Drive

A: Easter Mass (Sophomore Ring Blessing) National Letter of Intent (SAC-lunch) 1:00 C VJ SW vs OPEN 3:30 Dance Concert Tech Rehearsal (CC) 5:00 Pep SquadTryout Clinic (SAC) 5:30 Consultative Council Mtg

ASB Campaign Day A: 9/10/11- ASB Elections (SAC) 12- Prom Court & Exit Interview (CC) B BB vs La Salle JV (A)/ V (H) 3:15/3:15 3:30 Dance Concert Tech Rehearsal (CC) 5:00 Pep Squad Tryout Clinics (SAC) 6:30 Parent Executive Board Mtg (CC-CR)

11:00 Bingo (SAC) Team #4

Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy)

JV(H)/ V(A) 3:15/3:15 7:00 Prom at Disney Grand Californian

3:00 Pep Squad Tryouts- Official Judged (SAC-GF)

3:00 Class Officer Interest Mtg

3:30 Dance Concert Tech Rehearsal (CC)

6:00 Spring Band Concert (CC)

Summer School Registration Due

IB English A: Literature (AM) AP US History (AM) AP Chinese Language & Culture (PM) AP Macroeconomics (PM) 1:00 Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon (Lib) 7:00 Lancer Pops Concert (CC)

AP Statistics (AM) IB English A: Literature (PM) 3:30 Lancer Pops Concert Dress Rehearsal (CC)

AP English Literature & Composition (AM) 3:30 Lancer Pops Tech Rehearsal (CC) 6:00 New Dance Team Parent Mtg (Lib)

Class Officer Applications Due AP European History (PM) 3:30 Spring Band Concert Tech Rehearsal (CC) 6:00 Athletic Booster Meeting AP Human Geography (AM) AP Chemistry (AM) AP US Government & Politics (PM) G JV/V SB vs St. Anthony (H) 1:30 Faculty Mtg (Lib) 3:30 Spring Band Concert Dress Rehearsal (CC)

Class Officer Elections (SAC) 12Alumni Orientation & Grad Review (CC)

A: 9-11

Class Officer Campaign Day AP English Language & Composition (AM) IB Spanish B (PM) Saint Matthias, Apostle

A: May Crowning Class Officer Campaign Day STAR Testing Window III Closes AP Precalculus (AM)

Class Officer Campaign Day Friday Adoration AP Physics 1 (AM) AP Psychology (PM) Lancer Golf Tournament 7:00 Choir Awards Banquet (CC) IB French B (PM) 2:45 Senior Cap & Gown Distribution (Lib) 6:30 Senior Awards Night (SAC) IB French B (AM) 12:45 Senior Dismissal A: 9/10/11 Awards Assemblies Summer School Schedule & Course Request Distribution (Homeroom) A: Yearbook Picnic Senior Locker Clean Out Senior College Sweater Day

ASB Commissioner Applications Available CDR All League Mtg- Baseball/Softball/Volleyball AP Calculus BC (AM) AP Calculus AB (AM)

Grad Week- NO GYM FLOOR USE Export Senior Grades by 8:00 am Grad Nite (California Adventure)

Grad Week- NO GYM FLOOR USE 10:00 Graduation Practice, Picture and Lunch (SAC & Kiefer Stadium 6:30 Senior Luau (Quad)

NOTES

NOTES

Hernandez,Rodolfo Theology/WorldLanguage

Aceves,ChristopherVisual&PerformingArts/Family&ConsumerScienceHernandez,Jesus Math/Dean Alonso,Cindy WorldLanguage/Dean

Hoggatt,Joseph P.E.Dept.Chair/AthleticDirector

Ili,Willhans LearningSpecialist

Visual&PerfArtsDepartmentChair/YrbkModerator/AssistPrincipal,Academics

Ardales,Ernest English

Bazyouros,Joseph BandDirector/Visual&PerformingArts/Theology

Beck,Richard President

JosephPudvan,Jolene

Johnson,John WorldLanguage Bell,Elizabeth Theology/ActivitiesDirector

Kardashian,Andrea WorldLanguage

Kasilag,Bernie Theology/ChristianServiceModerator

Koelle,Sean P.E./Dean

Macaraeg,Placido Science

Maldonado,JoseJavierSocialStudies

Montejano,Fr.John Chaplain

Mortazavian,Joelle WorldLanguage

Murillo,Naomi English

Blanco,Xiomara WorldLanguage

Borrayo-Gonzalez,Michelle SocialStudies

Brock,Patti MathDepartmentChair

Canales,Joseph SocialStudiesDepartmentChair

Caro,David BusinessandComputerScience/Math

Carter,John Science/Math

Chavez,JoseLuis Science

Craig,Patrick SocialStudies

Naughtin,Westin Math

Nugent,Wendy

TheologyDepartmentChair/FamilyMinistry

DelMuro,Michael English/Journalism

Murphy,Timothy Theology DeVera,Trudy Dance/Visual&PerformingArts/P.E.

DiFiori,Michael Science

Pfiester,Nicole

EnglishDepartmentChair Egans,Tyler English/Theology/Family&ConsumerScience

Ericson,David Math

Robles,Guadalupe English/WorldLanguage/IBCoordinator/Dean Ertle,Brandon P.E.

Rodriguez,Raymond English Escovar,Gabriel Principal

Rogers,Jacqueline English Escovar,Jennifer ChoralDirector/Visual&PerformingArts

Salcedo,Ivette

WorldLanguageDepartmentChair/VicePrincipal Esparza,Amber English

Visual&PerformingArts/FamilyandConsumerScience

Scott,Michael SocialStudies/CollegeCounselor Flores,PabloAngel ScienceDepartmentChair

Math/Counselor

Business&ComputerScience/DirectorofMarketing&Admissions

Theology/CampusMinister

BusinessandComputerScienceDepartmentChair

Syroboyarsky,Katherine

Tintle,Jeffrey

Velasquez,Nancy

Vowels,Jacob

Wei,Audrey

Yamaoka,Claudia Science

Math/Counselor

Yrene,Eugenia

George,Nathan SocialStudies

George,Teresa SocialStudies/Counselor

Giliberto,Arlene Science

Godinez,Eduardo Math

Hagerty,Steve P.E./Football/AlumniRelations/AthleticDirector

Hatfield,Patricia English/Counselor/DirectorofStudies

Hernandez,Aaron Math

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