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AcademicResources
Cheverushasafull gamut of information and technology resourcesfor studentsthrough library services, a makerspace, and two computer labs. Teachersareregularly availablefor consultationsafter school and or before school. Our librarian and technology specialistscan help studentswith special projects. Whileall studentsare expected to bringtheir own devices, studentscan also check out Chromebooksfrom thelibrary.
Library Resources
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Thelibrary islocated on thefar end of themain buildingand isaphysical placewherestudentscan conduct their research or completeassignments. It isalso avirtual spacein which avariety of research toolsareavailableto studentssuch asFactsonFile , GaleVirtualLibrary, MARVEL,and Oppos ingViewpo intsdatabases. Tucked away in the corner isalso achesstablefrequented by studentsduringan unscheduled period. Exerciseyour brain by tryingto solvethelibrarian?sever-changingpuzzlefound on thebook clock.
Faber Tutoring Center
TheFaber TutoringServiceisnamed after Peter Faber, aco-founder of theSociety of Jesuswho first met Ignatius Loyolaat theUniversity of Parisin 1529. They had been assigned asroommates. Although 15 yearsyounger than Ignatius, Faber served asatutor for Ignatiuswhen Ignatiusstruggled to master thecontent of acourse. At Cheverus, studentshaveaccessto thison-site, fee-based tutoringservicewhich can bescheduled at theconvenience of thestudent. Our Faber Tutorscan help studentsin our coreacademicsubjectsin individual or small group sessions.
FERPA
Theschool abidesby theprovisionsof theFamily Educational Rightsand Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA gives parentscertain rightswith respect to their children?seducation records. Theserightstransfer to thestudent when heor shereachestheageof 18 or attendsaschool beyond thehigh school level. ?Parent?meansaparent of a student and includesanatural parent, aguardian, or an individual actingasaparent in theabsenceof aparent or aguardian. An educational agency or institution shall givefull rightsunder theAct to either parent, unlessthe agency or institution hasbeen provided with evidencethat thereisacourt order, Statestatute, or legally binding document relatingto such mattersasdivorce, separation, or custody, that specifically revokestheserights. A copy of such legal document should begiven to thestudent?sguidancecounselor and will kept in thestudent?s permanent record.
Disclaimer Statement
At thetimeof publication, reasonableeffort wasmadeto ensuretheaccuracy of theinformation herein, especially requirementsfor graduation. However, thispublication isnot acompletestatement of all policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and academic requirementsapplicableto Cheverus, itsstudents, or itsprograms. Changesor additionsmay bemadeto thepolicies, procedures, rules, regulations, and academicrequirements. CheverusHigh School reservestheright to makethesechangesand additionsto theinformation in thispublication without prior notice. When acurriculum or graduation requirement ischanged, it isnot maderetroactiveunlessthechangeisto thestudent?sadvantageand can beaccommodated within thespan of yearsnormally required for graduation.