(defined as more than two times for any class) may receive an academic penalty for makeup exams in that class for the remainder of the semester. Students who are absent on the day of a major assessment (e.g. test, quiz, etc.) will be given a makeup assessment; however, they will lose the right to retest. Students who have extended absences (defined as 3 or more consecutive classes), will be given as many days as absent to make up the assessments. Students who fail to adhere to the permitted time for makeup will be penalized and earn only 80% of the earned score. Assignments after Absences • Students who are absent for only the day or period of that an assignment is due are expected to submit the assignment the next school day. • Students who are absent for only the day or period that an assignment is given will have as many days to make up the assignment as he/she had absences. Failure to make up the work in that time frame will result in an academic penalty • Teachers reserve the right for long term assignments (defined as one due 2 or more weeks after it is assigned) to insist that the assignment be turned in on the due date even if the student is absent on the day the assignment is due. Students who fail to submit the work will face an academic penalty. • Students are expected to check PlusPortals daily. Obtaining Assignments for Absences Students are encouraged to have contact information of at least two students in each of their classes. Class assignments are available on PlusPortals.
Dress Code Policies
The appearance of Bishop Gorman students rests on the philosophy that as members of a Catholic School, students show respect for themselves and their school by being appropriately dressed. Bishop Gorman requires that all students dress appropriately while on campus and during all school sponsored activities and events. Attire should demonstrate that the student has a sense of personal dignity, modesty, and decorum. The administration reserves the right to make individual judgments as to the appropriateness of dress and grooming. Special note: Hooded sweatshirts (hoodies) are not permitted during the school day, whether under dress code or “free dress” days, without explicit administrative approval. Overall Appearance Expectations The overall appearance of students at Bishop Gorman should be neat, clean, modest, and appropriate for learning. The following are guidelines that must be observed: • Nothing in a student’s appearance will be permitted that is contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church. • Tattoos must be covered. • Men must shave all facial hair – sideburns length may not exceed earlobes. Men with facial hair must see nurse to shave and pay the fee or go home. $25.00 first offense; $50.00 second offense; $75.00 third and subsequent offenses. • No extreme hairstyles (including but not limited to mohawks, fauxhawks, etc.) or extreme combination of contrasting colors as judged by the Administration. Students with extreme hairstyles, as judged by the administration, may be subject to disciplinary sanctions. • Hair must be tapered on the back and side of the head, from the top of the head to the neck and along the neck. • No shaved heads – (no less than a #2 blade). • Haircuts may not have numerals/designs/lines. • Men’s hair may be no longer than the top of the shirt collar and may not cover the eyebrows. Men’s hair not meeting dress code – student will be given a deadline to cut the hair – after deadline student will be sent home until hair is cut. • Only the ears may be pierced (piercing may not be larger than the diameter of a needle.) All body piercing jewelry will be confiscated by the Deans. Men may wear stud earrings only. • No excessive jewelry or ear piercings. 16