Social Life Engaging our students and allowing them to thrive at our school is the ultimate goal for the student life team. In hoping to positively impact every one of our students, we have instituted a positive behavior intervention system that looks to promote positivity in and around our campus for our students. This is a joint effort, spearheaded by the Dean, Counseling, and Vice Principal’s offices. See the “Expectations for the Judge Community” at the end of this handbook for further details. Counseling Center The Counseling Center offers social/emotional, academic, college, and career counseling to all students. Counselors work closely with the administration, faculty, and parents to help fully develop each student’s potential. Students are assigned to their counselor for four years and have the additional expertise of the college and career counselors. We encourage parents to notify counselors of any experiences or situations that may affect their student’s behavior, emotional health, or academic progress. Counselors are available to meet with students and their parents on an individual basis. Further information and resources available via the school counseling center may be found at the Judge Memorial website: www.judgememorial.org. Dean of Students Office The Dean of Students office is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of students on campus. This office is charged with being an advocate for students and looks to partner with all stakeholders to ensure our students have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent educational institution. The Dean’s office is responsible for maintaining our discipline system as well as for ensuring our students adhere to our attendance policies. Discipline Policies and Procedures Judge Memorial Catholic High School exists to provide a high-quality college preparatory secondary academic education within a diverse Christian atmosphere. Following our mission statement, Judge Memorial Catholic High School will create a community through faith and education that will foster the development of each student’s gifts.
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