2017-2018 St. Pius X High School Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook

STUDENT/PARENT/GUARDIAN HANDBOOK 2017-2018

811 W. Donovan Street Houston, TX 77091-5699

www.stpiusx.org

Tel: 713-692-3581 FAX: 713-692-5725

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FOREWORD St. Pius X High school is a co-educational, Catholic college preparatory school, which welcomes students from a variety of cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds in the Greater Houston area. The school is owned and administered by the Dominican Sisters of Houston, Texas.

MISSION STATEMENT Prayer, Study, Community, Preaching – this is Dominican education at St. Pius X High School.

Inspired by Veritas, young men and women embrace academic excellence and integrity, celebrate the community’s diverse gifts and heritage, and embody social justice and service.

PHILOSOPHY & GOALS Education at St. Pius X High School is rooted in the Four Pillars of the Dominican charism. The development of the individual person – spiritual, emotional, and social – is fostered in a nurturing atmosphere. At St. Pius X High School, the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching are central to decision-making in all areas: academic, disciplinary, financial, social, and spiritual. The school offers a diverse curriculum of required courses in traditional academic subjects, as well as theology, fine arts and technology.

St. Pius X High School seeks to employ knowledgeable, skilled and qualified faculty and staff who are not only committed to education but also to the cultivation of Christian character. Faculty and staff serve as role models for students and in terms of their own intellectual endeavors, their behavior and their treatment of others actively witness Christian values. They partner with parents and guardians in the formation of students to become productive citizens of good character.

Each person is unique and valuable, gifted with God-given talents. Each member of the community is challenged to acknowledge the responsibility to use his or her talents and knowledge in the service of God and others and to embody gospel values in daily life.

The goals of St. Pius X High School, rooted in the mission and aligned with The Four Pillars of Dominican schools, are as follows: 1. To assist students in recognizing and developing their potential through a variety of learning opportunities: academic, co-curricular, social, spiritual, and community service: 2. To guide students in developing the skills necessary for the on-going pursuit of knowledge; 3. To build a strong educational program which recognizes individual needs and differences, develops students’ potential in accordance with ability, encourages students to achieve success and develops their ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for those decisions; 4. To facilitate communication between home and school and to assist parents/guardians in their child’s growth; 5. To form an administration, faculty, and staff that collaborates in personal and professional growth.

HISTORY OF ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL The Dominican Sisters of Houston, Texas in conjunction with the Diocese of Galveston-Houston founded St. Pius X High School in 1956. This co-educational high school opened in September of 1956 with 253 ninth and tenth grade students, under the patronage of St. Pius X. In 1957 St. Pius X served grades nine through eleven and by 1958 the school functioned as a four-year high school.

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St. Pius X numbers over 6,000 graduates among its alumni, many of whom now have sons and daughters in attendance at the High School.

In 1959, the State Board of Education accredited St. Pius X. It is now affiliated with the following educational associations: Catholic Schools of the Galveston-Houston Diocese, The National Catholic Educational Association, The Texas Catholic Conference Education Department in conjunction with the Texas Education Agency, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/AdvancED, the College Board and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the Dominican Association of Secondary Schools.

THE FOUR PILLARS OF DOMINICAN SCHOOLS Dominican schools are built on a pillar of PRAYER.  Fostering both communal and personal spirituality and prayer  Providing a strong spiritual foundation based on Catholic tradition and teachings  Respecting all people in a spirit of ecumenism and interfaith dialogue  Celebrating the joy, hope and sanctity of life Dominican schools are built on a pillar of STUDY.  Motivating students to a love of learning through creative and critical thinking  Developing intellectual curiosity and competence in each student  Providing a welcome and safe learning environment of trust and fairness  Studying and addressing the significant social justice issues of our day Dominican schools are built on a pillar of COMMUNITY.  Providing an outreaching school community based on shared values of faith, integrity, compassion and service  Promoting and embracing an awareness of and involvement in cultural, economic, ethnic, religious and physical diversity in the school, local, national, and global communities  Building a strong and nurturing school community where all are valued and all live in a spirit of collaboration and community  Promoting community involvement to support and enhance the mission of the school Dominican schools are built on a pillar of PREACHING.  Witnessing to gospel values and living Veritas through word and deed  Answering the call to study and address issues of peace, justice, and care of the earth  Assuming personal leadership and acting with integrity and compassion  Developing a lifelong commitment of service to God and others A GRAD AT GRAD A St. Pius X High School portrait of a Grad at Grad is grounded in Catholic faith and the Dominican pillars: PRAYER:

Seeks Veritas through prayer and spirituality.

STUDY:

Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and a dedication to lifelong learning.

COMMUNITY:

Assumes personal leadership, acts with integrity and compassion, respects and celebrates life and is a steward of the planet.

PREACHING:

Embraces diversity and demonstrates a commitment to social justice, service and advocacy.

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THE RETREAT MINISTRY The retreat program is an important element in the formation of a Christian educational community at St. Pius X High School. It is an integral part of the school’s philosophy and the Theology Department’s curriculum. The class retreat is a valuable opportunity for students and faculty to share faith and celebrate their common belief in God through prayer, activity, and liturgy. The four-year retreat program reflects the centrality of faith formation and Christian community at St. Pius X. The presence of each student at retreat is necessary for the fullest expression of Christian community, and for this reason students are required to participate in the retreats. The structure of the retreat builds from the freshman/woman through the senior year: Freshman/woman year - one-day retreat Sophomore year - one-day retreat Junior year - two day, one night retreat Senior year - two day, two-night retreat In the event that a student is absent from the annual class retreat, she/he will be required to make up the absence by participating in a make-up retreat to be arranged and approved by the director for the office of campus ministry. Make-up retreats must be completed before a student will be allowed to take final exams for the current year. Students will be charged a nominal fee for the make-up retreat.

THE SERVICE LEARNING COURSE All students are required to volunteer 100 hours of apostolic service outside the home/school community during their junior/senior years as part of the required Social Justice and Service Learning Course. The course is designed to help students experience the principals of social justice in action. Students will be introduced to course specifics and details in the fall of their junior year.

Requirements of the program include: Service experience and contract with an approved agency site that serves the needs of people, written evaluations and service update forms, regularly scheduled small group reflection meetings, a word processed reflection paper at the end of the service, and completion on the entire project prior to the deadline in the fall of the student’s senior year.

This class is designed as a “pass/fail” course. Seniors who pass will earn .5 credits necessary for graduation. Students who fail the course will not be allowed to graduate until the course has been repeated and all course requirements have been successfully satisfied.

The Social Justice and Service Learning Course is administered through the Office for Campus Ministry.

THE GUIDANCE PROGRAM Full realization of the goals of Christian education necessitates a consideration of and provision for the individual needs, talents, and skills of each student. A program of guidance services is viewed by this school as an essential means toward the accomplishment of its goal—the education and formation of young men and women who possess an understanding of and a commitment to the purposes, opportunities, and challenges of Christian life in our times. The counselor is a key resource person for faculty, parents, and students in the daily pursuit of student academic achievement and both career and personal goals.

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The guidance program, to reach its full development and provide adequate service, involves the cooperative efforts of the administrative and teaching staffs as well as those for whom the guidance services are provided. There are four full-time guidance counselors under the supervision of the principal administer of the program.

SCHOOL CODE 443-432 is the number assigned to St. Pius X High School used on college entrance test registration forms for SAT and ACT, financial aid applications, and some college applications. Use it any time “School Code”, “CEEB Code”, or “ETS Number” is requested.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION ST. PIUS X CURRICULUM The curriculum of St. Pius X High School revolves around core subject areas of theology, language, mathematics, science and social studies. The elective program offers students the opportunity to pursue more intently the field of their choice and explore other areas of interest. All courses are constantly evaluated and revised to meet the needs of students in today’s society. They are designed with the development of well-rounded, critical-thinking, Christian men and women in mind.

Students must meet the following requirements of 26 units of credit for graduation from St. Pius X High School: Theology English Mathematics Science Social Studies Economics Foreign Language -ORReading Development Physical Education Communications Christian Service Health Fine Arts

4 units 4 units 4 units 4 units 3.5 units .5 unit 2 units 1.5 units 0.5 unit 0.5 unit 0.5 unit 1 unit

Students carry a 6 to 8 unit program each year.

Performance of a 100-hour Christian Service Learning Project is required for graduation.

GENERAL GRADE AND CREDIT INFORMATION The St. Pius X school year is divided into two semesters with each semester divided into two quarters. Students receive numerical grades at the end of each quarter and at the end of each semester. Semester grades and credits appear on transcripts and permanent records and are used to determine Grade Point Average (GPA).

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The evaluation system at St. Pius X High school is as follows: A: 90-100 indicates excellence and mastery of subject matter B: 80-89 indicates above average achievement and consistent effort; C: 75-79 indicates satisfactory and average achievement; D: 70-74 indicates less than satisfactory and below average achievement; F: Below 70 indicates failure and no credit received.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE The grade point average (GPA) is determined using the standard 4.0 system. Course offerings fall into two categories: Honors/AP and College Preparatory. These groupings are the basis for grade point values. The GPA is calculated as follows: 1. Assign a point value to each semester grade according to Table I - GPA Computation Data. Point values for each course are multiplied by the number of credits earned for that course. Add the resulting decimal figures; the total is the quality points earned for that semester.

2. The sum of the quality points earned is divided by the number of credits attempted for that semester and then rounded from the third decimal place to the nearest one thousandth. The result is the grade point average (GPA) for that semester.

3. Quality points for each semester are accumulated from the freshman/woman year and divided by the total of the attempted credits to date. This computation gives you the cumulative GPA which can be found on the report card. (Summer school grades and credits are not used for the computation of GPA unless such courses are taken at St. Pius X summer school. However, the courses are reflected in the accumulated credits earned.) Only the cumulative GPA is printed with each year’s grades on the permanent record; transcripts of this are used to report school achievement to colleges. The cumulative GPA, as described above, is not the sole basis for determining rank in class.

(See next section) GRADE POINT VALUES TABLE I - GPA I COMPUTATION DATA GPA I Computation Data: GRADE HONORS 90-100 5.0 80-89 4.0 75-79 3.0 70-74 2.0 Below 70 0.0 Honors/AP Courses (*same as those listed on next page) *Honors/AP Courses Honors English I-II AP English III-IV Honors Sciences AP Biology AP Physics I, II AP Chemistry Honors Economics

College Preparatory 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 College Preparatory Courses (all other courses not listed under advanced) College Preparatory Courses All courses not listed under Honors Courses fall into this category and carry academic grade point value or are designated pass/fail.

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AP Government Honors Modern World History and Geography Honors Ancient History and Geography AP U.S. History Honors Foreign Language 303, 304, 313, 325, 329 AP Latin Vergil AP Spanish Language Honors Mathematics 406, 411, 423, 435, 440, 445 AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science AP Statistics RANK IN CLASS St. Pius X High School is a non-ranking school. Due to the policies of many universities, St. Pius X transcripts will identify students who are among the top 10% of their class.

To determine the top 10%, St. Pius X utilizes a method for grouping and comparing students which more closely discriminates between the differences in grades than does the GPA computation process. A separate computation is done to determine a GPA for this process. This GPA is referred to as GPA2 (refer to Table II).

GRADUATION HONORS A system of graduated honors based on GPA-II will be bestowed on approximately the top 10% of a graduating class and includes the students with a GPA-II of 3.5 or above. Each year the administration decides the requirements for the following categories based on GPA-II distribution: Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude In order to qualify as Valedictorian or Salutatorian, a student must have been in attendance at St. Pius X for two consecutive years prior to graduation.

GPA-II Through the years, St. Pius X High School has developed a method for grouping and comparing students in class, which more closely discriminates between the differences in grades than does the GPA computation process. It also credits students who have carried rigorous programs of study.

Weight is given to the grade according to the numerical distribution within a letter category.

Weight is also given to the number of academic courses taken (see Table II). For this calculation: 1. Assign a point value to each semester grade according to Table II - (GPA II) Computation Data. Multiply point value by .5. Add the resulting decimal figures; the total is the quality points earned for that semester.

2. The sum of the quality points earned for each semester is divided by the number of credits attempted.

3. The cumulative GPA-II is derived by adding the products of each semester’s computation. The sum is divided by the number of credits attempted to date. The resulting figures are placed in numerical order. (Summer school grades and credits are not used in these computations except for those taken at St. Pius X for new credit.)

4. Students who have completed course requirements for graduation may elect to take additional courses to extend learning for a numerical grade OR on a Pass/Fail basis.

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5. To determine valedictorian and salutatorian, the GPA-II computation may be carried to three decimal places if necessary.

TABLE II - GPA II COMPUTATION DATA GPA II Computation data: Grade Academic Point Value 100 4.0 99 4.0 98 3.9 97 3.8 96 3.7 95 3.6 94 3.5 93 3.4 92 3.3 91 3.2 90 3.1 89 3.0 88 2.9 87 2.8 86 2.7 85 2.6 84 2.5 83 2.4 82 2.3 81 2.2 80 2.1 79 2.0 78 1.8 77 1.6 76 1.4 75 1.2 74 1.0 73 0.8 72 0.6 71 0.4 70 0.2 Below 70 0.0

Honors/AP Point Value 5.0 5.0 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 0.0

Students in the top 10% will be notified at the end of the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh semesters.

GPA I and II FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS Grades: Credit will be given for approved courses taken at other secondary schools. Cumulative GPA will only include grades earned at St. Pius X High School.

Class Standing: A student’s class standing (GPA II) will be based solely on his/her performance at St. Pius X High School.

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Some transfer students are admitted with the understanding they will not be eligible for honor student status.

HONOR ROLL Those students who have earned the highest grades for the semester with a GPA of 4.0 or higher will qualify for the Head of School’s Honor Roll. Students with a GPA of 3.3 to 3.9 qualify for the Honor Roll. Students will have no grade below a 75 in any class to qualify for honor roll. Honor Roll certificates are issued for semester Honor Roll.

GRADE CHANGES Any grade change must be made and approved by the Academic Dean. Incompletes must be cleared in the time agreed upon.

STANDARD SCHOOL PAPER HEADING St. Pius X High School requires use of a four-line heading according to the MLA style. The format for this is as follows: First Line: Second Line: Third Line: Fourth Line:

Student’s Name Teacher’s Name Class Name, Period Number Date

HOMEWORK POLICY St. Pius X High School expects that each student will spend an average of 20 to 30 minutes per night on each course in which he/she is enrolled completing homework assignments, reading, reviewing class notes and preparing for tests. A student carrying 6 credits, therefore, should spend an average of 2-3 hours per night studying. Honors/AP classes require more time for homework.

Students are expected to complete all homework assignments.

MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS AND PAPERS All major assignments and papers are due at 8 a.m. to the teacher (this does not include homework). Major assignments received after 8 a.m. are considered late and subject to the penalties delineated by each teacher. Many teachers will require written assignments to be submitted to turnitin.com.

PROGRESS REPORTS AND REPORT CARDS A progress report may be accessed online by students, parents and guardians at the middle of all quarters of the academic year. Ongoing access to student grades is also available throughout the year. Quarter and semester grade reports may be accessed online at the end of each grading period.

EXAMINATIONS Examinations are given by teachers in most subjects at the end of each semester. The exam will be comprehensive and will count one-fifth of the semester grade. To obtain the overall average, each nine weeks is counted as two-fifths of the semester grade.

All financial obligations must be current, all athletic uniforms and library books must be returned, and all library fines paid before a student will be permitted to take semester exams.

Students must be in uniform for all examination periods.

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STUDENT MIDTERM/FINAL EXAM EXEMPTIONS In order for a student to be exempt from midterm or final exams, the following criteria MUST BE met: 1. The student must have an A (90 or above) average in a course if the teacher allows exemptions.

2. The student cannot have ANY unexcused absences or tardies to the class. The student cannot have more than 6 excused absences for a yearlong course or 3 for a semester course, unless there are extenuating circumstances cleared/approved by the Dean of Students. Individual teachers will be notified by the Dean. If a student has an A average for the year, but has a B average for the second semester and would like to take the final to raise the course average and GPA I/GPA II, the student will be permitted to take the final exam, if the student requests to do so.

3. A student’s discipline record may preclude him/her from being exempt from a final exam. Three or more uniform warnings for any uniform infraction can make a student ineligible for exemptions.

4. Frosh may exempt one exam, sophomores may exempt two, juniors may exempt three, and seniors may exempt all midterm or final exams.

RE-SCHEDULED EXAMINATIONS The school policy is that examinations are to be taken at the scheduled time. Emergency situations regarding exams are to be brought to the attention of the academic dean. A $25 fee will be charged for all re-scheduled exams except in cases of serious illness or at the discretion of the academic dean. Only in extraordinary circumstances will exams be rescheduled. If a student’s financial commitments have not been settled at the beginning of semester exams, the $25 fee will be charged.

COURSE CREDIT If a student has failed the first semester of a course, she/he may receive credit for the year in courses which are sequential and cumulative if the second semester average is sufficient to bring the yearly average to a 70. If a student fails the second semester of a course, it will not be averaged for the year and he/she must repeat it in summer school. Failed courses must be repeated in summer school.

OFFICIAL RECORDS If a student or parent wishes to review the official record of a student, this request should be made in writing to the academic dean. We ask that you make such requests at least 24 hours in advance.

Non-custodial Parents: This school abides by the provisions of the Buckley Amendment with respect to the rights of non-custodial parents. In the absence of a court order to the contrary, a school will provide the non-custodial parent with access to the academic records and to other school-related information regarding the child. If there is a court order specifying that there is to be no information given, it is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school/dean of students with an official copy of the court order. Requests for duplicate mailings should be made in writing to the school office at the beginning of the school year.

DROPPING AND CHANGING COURSES After courses have been selected in the spring, course changes will not be allowed unless there is a conflict in the student’s schedule. Teachers may recommend course changes at a later date with the approval of their Department Chair and the Academic Dean.

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Course changes, including drops and adds, will not be approved during the second quarter of a semester without serious circumstances to support such changes and approval of the academic dean. Students in changed courses are responsible for completion of any/all missed course work as designated by the teacher.

PARENT/TEACHER COMMUNICATION In the event that any parent needs to contact a teacher or administrator, the parent may do so by calling or emailing that person. Email addresses are available on the St. Pius X website under directory. If a phone conversation is preferred with a teacher/administrator, please email that person first to set up a phone appointment. In the event of an emergency, call the receptionist at (713)692-3581. A meeting with all teachers of a student may be scheduled with the student’s counselor.

UNSCHEDULED CLASSROOM VISITS Every effort is made to eliminate class interruptions. Unscheduled classroom visits by parents are not permitted. All parents are to check in with the receptionist for all scheduled appointments or unscheduled visits. In the event of an emergency, please call the receptionist at (713)692-3581.

PARENTAL/GUARDIAN COOPERATION Parental/guardian cooperation is essential for the welfare of students. If, in the opinion of the administration, parent/guardian behavior seriously interferes with the teaching/learning process, the school may require the parents/guardians to withdraw their students and sever the relationship with the school.

PRINCIPLE OF SUBSIDIARITY In keeping with the Catholic Church’s principle of subsidiarity, students, parents, guardians, teachers and staff are encouraged to address a situation at the level at which the situation occurs.

Persons having a concern with another individual should go directly to that person; problems should be solved at the lowest level whenever possible. If there is a concern with a teacher, the concern needs to be explored with the teacher first. The department chair, counselor or academic dean may only be involved after the situation has been addressed at the level at which the concern exists. The principal then the head of school may be involved only after all of the other steps have been followed.

ACADEMIC PROBATION A student with two or more failing grades at the end of the fall semester will be placed on academic probation and the parents/guardians will be notified by the counselor or academic dean in January of the terms of the probation. Seniors who fail any course that is required for graduation will be placed on academic probation for the second semester. The student must make every effort to raise those failing grades to earn a satisfactory average. All students on academic probation are required to attend the daily after-school tutorial program. The school has procedures to assist the student; the student can learn about these from his/her counselor or teachers. Students may also be placed on probation at the end of any marking period. If a student fails more than two courses, he/she may not be allowed to return the following year. It is school policy that if a failed course is not made up in summer school before the next semester begins, the student will not be allowed to return the following year.

GRADUATION St. Pius X does not permit early graduation. St. Pius X students who have successfully completed the 26 credits for graduation, including the Social Justice and Service Learning Course, and have settled all financial commitments may participate in the graduation ceremony. Shortage of the 26 11

credits required including Christian Service Learning excludes the student from participation in the final exercises. A diploma will be conferred upon completion of the 26 credits at a later date.

Exchange students do not participate in the graduation program. They may receive a Certificate of Attendance at the Senior Awards Ceremony and participate in that ceremony and breakfast.

STUDY LAB GUIDELINES Depending on course schedules, some students may have a study lab one or both semesters of their sophomore, junior and/or senior years. Study lab is a time when students work on academic related activities. Students may work on assignments in the study lab room or may seek assistance from teachers. Students may request permission from the study lab proctor to go to the learning commons to work on academic pursuits that cannot be accomplished in the study lab room. If a student wishes to meet a teacher during study lab, the pass must originate from the teacher. The climate of the study lab room is one that is conducive to learning.

SUMMER SCHOOL Courses required for graduation from St. Pius X must be taken during the regular school year at this school only. Electives and credit recovery classes may be taken in summer school or night school at approved programs only with prior approval by the counselor and/or the Academic Dean and will become a part of the school record. Credit recovery courses may not be taken simultaneously with St. Pius X courses. Grades earned at other institutions will not be used for computing the grade point average or GPA-II unless the course is taken at St. Pius X High School.

Permission slips for credit recovery or elective classes to be taken at other schools must be obtained from the SPX Counseling Office.

FAILURE A student who fails to earn credit for a required course must acquire that credit in an approved summer school program. If he/she does not satisfactorily take care of the deficiencies, he/she will not be permitted to return the following year.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL - ACADEMIC A written request of a student’s withdrawal should be submitted to the Registrar’s office. A parent or guardian must confirm the student’s withdrawal. An exit interview is conducted by the administration. Upon request, the student’s scholastic record will be mailed to the school of transfer provided all financial commitments to the school have been settled.

FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST In order to have a final transcript sent to college/universities, seniors must file transcript requests during Senior Awards Day/Graduation Rehearsal in May. These final transcripts will be released after June 1 unless there are any circumstances preventing their release. After June 15 all transcript requests must be made through parchment.com. Sign up for a new account, or if you have already created your account, log in. Follow the instructions listed on the Parchment website to request a transcript. Transcripts will cost $5 per request (payable through the Parchment website).

ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE POLICY At times parents may have questions and comments concerning a classroom rule, their student’s grades or academic record. In the event that a student or parent has an academic grievance, proper procedure should be followed to resolve the grievance:  Students should approach the teacher of the class directly.  If the student is not satisfied, the parent should contact the teacher directly.

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If the grievance is not resolved, then the parties may consult the department chair, counselor, or the academic dean. The teacher will be informed by one of these that they have been consulted.

If the grievance is not solved, the requests will be taken to the principal, who may consult with the Faculty/Staff Advisory committee and/or hold a meeting with the concerned parties. The teacher will be informed of the meeting in time to prepare a statement and will be given time at the meeting to respond. The principal will decide upon the grievance.

DAY TIME SCHEDULES 1. Regular Schedule (Mon/Tue/Fri) 8:00 – 8:47 Per. 1 8:52 – 9:36 Per. 2 9:41 – 10:25 Per. 3 10:30 – 11:14 Per. 4 11:14 – 11:44 Tutorials/Lunch 11:44 – 12:14 Lunch/Tutorials 12:19 – 1:03 Per. 5 1:08 – 1:52 Per. 6 1:57 – 2:41 Per. 7 2:46 – 3:30 Per. 8 (44 min. classes)

2. Block Schedule (Wed/Thur) 8:00 – 9:35 Peri. 1/2 9:40 – 11:10 Per. 3/4 11:10 – 11:45 Tutorials/Lunch 11:45 – 12:20 Lunch/Tutorials 12:25 – 1:55 Per. 5/6 2:00 – 3:30 Per. 7/8 (1 hr. 30 min. classes)

3. Liturgy Schedule (Mon/Tue/Fri) 8:00 – 8:37 Per. 1 8:42 – 9:17 Per. 2 9:22 – 9:57 Per. 3 10:02 – 11:30 Mass 11:35 – 12:10 Lunch/Per. 4 12:15 – 12:50 Per. 4/Lunch 12:55 – 1:30 Per. 5 1:35 – 2:10 Per. 6 2:15 – 2:50 Per. 7 2:55 – 3:30 Per. 8 (35 min. classes)

4. Late Start Block Schedule (Students report at 9:10) 8:00 – 9:14 Open 9:19 – 10:35 Per 1/2 10:40 – 11:56 Per. 3/4 11:56 – 12:22 Tutorials/Lunch 12:22 – 12:48 Lunch/Tutorials 12:53 – 2:09 Per. 5/6 2:14 – 3:30 Per. 7/8

5. AM Assembly Schedule (Mon/Tue/Fri) 8:00 – 9:14 Assembly 9:19 – 9:56 Per. 1 10:01 – 10:38 Per. 2 10:43 – 11:20 Per. 3 11:20 – 12:00 Lunch 12:05 – 12:42 Per. 4 12:47 – 1:24 Per. 5 1:29 – 2:06 Per. 6 2:11 – 2:48 Per. 7 2:53 – 3:30 Per. 8

6. PM Assembly Schedule 8:00 – 8:39 Per. 1 8:44 – 9:21 Per. 2 9:26 – 10:03 Per. 3 10:08 – 10:45 Per. 4 10:50 – 11:27 Per. 5 11:27 – 12:07 Lunch 12:12 – 12:49 Per. 6 12:54 – 1:31 Per. 7 1:36 – 2:13 Per. 8 2:18 – 3:30 Assembly

(1 hr. 16 min. classes)

(37 min. classes)

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FINANCIAL MATTERS FINANCIAL AGREEMENT (This must be signed by the parent/guardian of all students.)

I (we) hereby assume full responsibility for the payment of all tuition and fees for ________________________________ to attend St. Pius X High School.

During the period of enrollment at St. Pius X High School, I (we) agree to pay the tuition and fees, which are determined annually by the St. Pius X High School Board of Directors.

I (we) understand that the non-refundable registration fee for new students is required at the time of registration. I (we) understand that tuition is paid either in full by July 1, or on a ten-month basis, with the first payment due on the first day of July and the last payment due on the first of April. If for any reason payment has not been submitted by the fifteenth day of the month, I (we) agree to pay a late charge of $25. I (we) agree to make late payments in cash, cashier’s check or money order at the discretion of the Finance Committee in conjunction with the Business Office of St. Pius X High School.

A key component of Catholic education is stewardship. St. Pius X students are expected to sell a minimum dollar amount of raffle tickets in support of the spring fundraiser. This required dollar amount will be announced each year prior to the start of raffle sales. Parents will be encouraged to participate (at a level commensurate with each family’s ability to give) in the Annual Fund Drive in the fall. In both efforts our goal is 100% participation, as a sign our School community supports the mission of St. Pius X. I (we) accept the following School Board financial policies: 1. The July tuition payment must be paid before a student can receive his/her schedule and is admitted for the first day of class each fall. Previous accounts must also be cleared.

All financial obligations to the school must be kept current in order for the student to continue at St. Pius X High School. Students will NOT be permitted to take semester exams, nor will grades, transcripts and other documents be released until all financial commitments have been settled.

2. If tuition is paid after the fifteenth day of the month, a $25 late fee is charged.

3. When tuition accounts become two (2) months delinquent, the student(s) may be suspended from classes until payment is made.

4. All tuition, fees, and other charges must be paid in full prior to graduation. Caps and gowns are issued only if accounts are clear. Seniors will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies until all financial commitments have been settled.

AGREED:__________________________________ Date_________________ (Signature of Parent/Guardian)

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Tuition and Required Fees The St. Pius X School Board has approved the following rates and fees for the 2017 – 2018 school year: Tuition is $15,200 paid in full or $1,520 per month, (July 1 to April 1) One student family $15,200 Two student family $30,400 Three student family $45,600

TUITION AND FEES: Registration fee (due February 16, 2017)

INCOMING AND RETURNING STUDENTS NEW STUDENTS REMARKS $225

Registration fee Tuition may be paid in monthly Installments of $1,520 at the first of each month, July 2017-April 2018

Amount is non-refundable.

Late fee of $25 is received in the business office after April 1, 2017.

$300

$15,200

$15,200

International Student Fee ay be paid monthly installments of $500, due at the first of each month, July 2017-April 2018

$5,000

$5,000

Graduation fee-seniors only

$200

$200

Amount is non-refundable.

Tuition includes retreat fee, Del Sarto Yearbook, handbook & planner, PSAT/PLAN tests, PTO dues, school newspaper, student accident insurance (secondary coverage), student ID card and 5 transcripts for seniors.

Late fee of $25 if received in the business office after the 15th of the month.

Late fee of $25 if received in the business office after the 15th of the month.

Graduation fee is non-refundable.

Late fee of $25 if received in the business office after January 5, 2018.

(due on January 6, 2018) Athletic fee All athletic fees are due when selected on team and placed on roster for first game or remainder of season.

Football, rugby, or lacrosse

$125

$125

All other sports

$75

$75 $100 per vehicle per semester in the N. Shepherd/W. Donovan lot. $75 per vehicle per semester in 804 West Donovan lot

Parking fee (payable when car is registered with Dean of Students) Returned check fee

There will be a $35 fee on any returned check.

OTHER TUITION NOTES Student's tuition due on July 1, including late fees, must be paid before the student can receive a class schedule and be admitted to fall classes.

The Business Office will mail a “Tuition Payment Booklet” for 2017-2018 in June, 2017.

Tuition refund policy: Withdrawals - Parent/guardian is responsible for the tuition for the entire month in which the student withdrew.

New Student - Parent/guardian is responsible for the tuition for the current and prior month in which the student begins classes.

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Learning For Success Program Fees 2017 - 2018 Levels Grades Tier One 9th & 10th

Annual Fee $3,250

Tier Two

9th thru 12th

$2,750

Tier Three

9th thru 12th

$750

Particulars One credit course (Academic Strategies I or II)classroom and testing accommodations, support/monitoring and tutorial management by the Learning Center staff.

Classroom and testing accommodations, support/monitoring and tutorial management by the Learning Center staff.

Testing accommodations

BOOKS Important: Students are to write their names in all books. If books are mislaid, chances are better for a book to be returned if a name is in it. It is also recommended that students do not “loan” their textbooks. St Pius has contracted with MBS Direct to process the sale and purchase of textbooks.

In May there will be a campus buyback of textbooks. Seniors will be able to sell their books at St. Pius X on the last day of senior exams. Underclassmen/women will be able to sell their books back at St. Pius X on the last day of underclassmen/women exams. In July students may purchase books online through mbsdirect.net. More details on times, dates and locations will be provided in mailings and on our website.

INELIGIBILTY FOR CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Any student whose St. Pius X tuition or fees balance is 60 days delinquent will be ineligible to continue as a participant in any co-curricular activities, until such balance is paid to the SPX Business Office. Co-curricular activities include participating in any St. Pius X team sport or organization listed on the “Organizational/Activities” page of this handbook.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH PARENT/GUARDIAN VOLUNTEERS St. Pius X High School encourages parents/guardians to volunteer in assisting various school cocurricular organizations and activities (i.e. booster clubs, athletic team helpers’ Parent Association, Project Prom, etc.). Each organization/activity must adhere to certain procedures to ensure that it operates in a fiscally responsible manner. A staff or faculty employee of St. Pius X will act as a sponsor of each organization, which should prepare a budget and operate within approved limits.

St. Pius X is required to have proper documentation (original receipts) for payments and report annual payments to vendors, as mandated by the IRS. Parent officers of organizations have designated authority limits for spending. It is required, therefore, that all individuals with appropriate authority provide parents/guardians properly signed approval before any purchases are made.

FINANCIAL AID An anonymous committee made up of members of the School Board and other appointees, assisted by the Business Office and Administration, administers financial aid. Families seeking financial aid must file an online application through the Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) Program.

The deadline for financial aid applications for the 2017-18 school year was February 15, 2017.

After February 15, applications for financial aid for the following school year are available through the Business Office only for transfer students and students that have a family status change. The family status change includes divorce; birth or adoption of a child; death of a spouse or child; loss of employment; involuntary reduction of hours worked or medical illness. Students and parents/guardians receiving financial aid are required to sign a financial aid agreement and abide by the guidelines set by the School Board.

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TRANSPORTATION The use of carpools is encouraged by St. Pius X for those students who may live in the outlying areas. If anyone is interested in carpooling, please call the admissions office and a list of students living in your zip code will be provided to you.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE St. Pius X offers transportation service for students living in the Bellaire/West University and Cypress/Tomball areas. There is a fee for this service. Students are expected to be at the designated pick up points on time. Parents should also be there on time to pick up their students when dropped off.

While on the busses, students are not to do anything which distracts the drivers; they are expected to keep themselves and their heads, limbs and property inside the bus at all times; and they are to treat fellow passengers and other motorists in a respectful manner. All the rules of The School are in effect when riding the bus. Failure to follow these guidelines may lead to losing one’s bus privileges. (For complete information please visit stpiusx.org/transportation. Please see Appendix B for the transportation behavior contract and specific rules.)

2017 – 2018 Registration Fees A returning student registration fee will be approved by the school board for the ’18– ’19 school year and will be due in February, 2018.

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION In order to obtain the maximum benefit of the school program, students must be in regular attendance.

Attendance Attendance will be kept by the period. Each period or homeroom missed will count as a fraction of the day. These fractions will be added over time to calculate the number of total absences. An accumulation of 7 periods absent – regardless of the day on which each occurs – will count as one full day absent. (For example, an absence for one period on each of seven separate days would constitute 1 full day absence.)

If a student misses the first ten (10) days of school, the student will be withdrawn and must petition to be reinstated.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE Students whose absences for the entire year total no more than 60 percent of one day and who have no unexcused tardies to school or classes will be recognized for perfect attendance.

EXCESSIVE ABSENCES Ten Absences Policy: A student, after missing her/his tenth day of school, must make up each day that he/she is absent thereafter, regardless of whether the absence is excused or unexcused.

Please note the method of calculating absences in the above “attendance” section.) The day will be made up at a time designated by the dean of students.

Fifteen Absences Policy: A student, after missing his/her fifteenth day of school, will be required to meet with the dean of students and his/her counselor. His/Her parents/guardians will be asked to attend this conference. If absences persist after this counseling session, review by the FSAC may be required for possible dismissal.

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School sponsored or sanctioned activities are exempt from and do not count toward the ten (10) absences. In the event of extenuating circumstances (extended illness or hospital confinement), consideration may be given to extending the limit of ten days. An exemptions form must be submitted and approved by members of the administration. The student and his/her parent/guardian may be required to meet with the dean of students or to provide a doctor’s statement.

Parents or guardians will be notified when a student has accrued five absences from school.

Excused absences include: 1. Illness of the student 2. Death in the family 3. Participation on school activities (with permission of the administration and parents) 4. Doctor’s appointments which cannot be made other than during school hours. Students who leave school to go to doctor or dentist appointments must bring the attendance office or the dean of students a note from the doctor’s/dentist’s office stating the student indeed was there.

5. Any special situation approved by the administration prior to the absence. *Unexcused absences include but are not limited to: 1. All other absences not approved by the school.

2. Visits to the DMV (Getting one’s license.) *An unexcused absence means that two (2) points are deducted from the student’s quarterly average in each course in which the student is enrolled. Parents have five (5) school days after notification by the school that their student will be losing points for unexcused absences or tardies to appeal to amend the decision. Students may earn two (2) points back in a quarter for an unexcused absence by doing four hours of labor for the school.

A student must attend classes for ½ the school day in order to participate in after-school events. Coaches, sponsors, etc. are responsible for enforcing this rule. The administration, together with the sponsor, may waive this rule when it is in the best interest of all parties involved.

NOTIFICATION OF ABSENCE The parents/guardians (not the student) are requested to notify the school attendance office between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. in the event of a student’s absence; otherwise, parents will be called. A note, signed by the parent/guardian, stating the date and reason for the absence must be presented to the dean of students or the attendance office on the day the student returns. Failure to bring a note will result in disciplinary action. If the absence is unexcused, two points will be subtracted from the quarterly average of all classes in which the student is enrolled.

MAKE-UP WORK Students, who are absent for any reason, including athletic events and field trips, will be required to make up the work missed in each class. All work must be completed in the time allotted by the teacher. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the work from the teacher. Teachers will follow the school’s policies and procedures concerning excused and unexcused tardies and absences when accepting make-up work.

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ANTICIPATED ABSENCE If a student anticipates absence from school, he/she must bring a note, signed by a parent/guardian at least 2-3 days prior to the anticipated absence. The note should be brought to the dean of students or the attendance office by 8:00 a.m. The student will receive a form for all subject teachers to sign and to write assignments to make up for the day’s absence. If a note is not brought in prior to the absence, the student will receive an unexcused absence and the penalties which go with that.

If a student must leave campus for any reason, he/she must present a note to the school office stating the reason for the departure and signed by his/her parent/guardian. If the note is not brought in by 8:00 a.m., the student will not have an early dismissal. At the departure time, the student will sign out at the attendance office. If he/she is returning to school the same day, he/she is to report to the attendance office and sign in with the time of return. Reminder: Students who are returning from the doctor or dentist must bring a note from that office specifying they were there during the time out of school.

EXTENDED ABSENCE Because of the educational importance of class participation, students are strongly discouraged from class absences due to trips or family vacations; these may result in loss of credit. If an extended absence is necessary, parents must contact the dean of students at least one week in advance. If an anticipated absence is not secured the absence will be considered unexcused and 2 points will be deducted from the student’s quarterly average for each day missed in class. The student will receive a form for all subject teachers to sign and to write assignments to make up for the days absent. It is then the student’s responsibility to make up the work missed.

If, because of a serious illness, the parent or guardian of a student expects an extended absence of three days or more, he/she should inform the school attendance office as soon as possible. A doctor’s statement will be required for extended absences.

HOMEWORK REQUEST In the case of serious illness, the student’s counselor will gather class assignments for the student so that the extended illness will not hamper his/her academic progress. Homework requests should be made to the counseling office no later than 9:00 a.m. For absences of only one or two days, students should contact classmates for assignments or check their teachers’ web pages.

EMERGENCY In the event of an accident, injury or sudden illness of a student, contact the school attendance office, a counselor or front office immediately.

If a student becomes ill and needs to go home, he/she needs to obtain a pass from the current period teacher. Since there is not a nurse on staff, the student must see the attendance officer or the dean of students in order to get permission to call home. If the student is too ill to remain in school or is involved in an emergency situation, he/she must obtain permission from the head of school, academic dean, counselor, health coordinator or dean of students to leave school. The parents/guardian will be notified before the student is allowed to leave campus. Students should not contact parents without the permission of the dean of students, a counselor, the academic dean, principal or the head of school. This would be a direct violation of the BYOD policy.

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COLLEGE VISITATION Juniors and seniors will be allowed two college days approved by the dean of students during the year, and they may be taken any day up until April 15. Students must return the college visitation form and anticipated absence form at least three (3) days in advance. Forms can be accessed through Naviance or from the counseling office. Students who need more than one day are encouraged to avail themselves of the various holidays such as the testing day and in-service day in October and Spring Break. Two college day absences will not count against perfect attendance.

TARDINESS The school day begins formally with the 7:55 a.m. bell. At that time students report to their first period where attendance is checked. A student reporting to school at any time after the 8:00 a.m. bell (or who is not in first period) must report first to the attendance office or dean of students.

If a student has three unexcused tardies to a class, two points will be subtracted from his/her quarterly average in that course. Students may earn back two (2) points in a quarter for unexcused tardies by completing community service work. Four hours of work equals the return of two points. Documentation must be supplied to verify work was completed and a contact person must be given so paperwork may be verified. Points must be made up in the quarter they were lost.

EXCUSED TARDIES 1. Court appearance (parent note and notice from court required) 2. Car accident (student him/herself) 3. Doctor’s appointment (parent and doctor’s note required) 4. Car trouble (parent note required first time, thereafter a note from a mechanic or receipt will be needed.)

UNEXCUSED TARDIES 1. Traffic 2. Carpool 3. Oversleeping 4. Extending a vacation * Students are given demerits for each unexcused tardy received.

MEDICATION It is a state law that medication, including aspirin, cannot be administered to a student without the appropriate documentation. The diocesan form must be completed and on-file for physicianrequested administration of medication and over the counter medications. If a student brings medication to school, the parent should provide a note that the student may carry with him/her explaining the need and expected duration. Students with medical conditions, such as diabetes, need to supply drinks and/or food to be kept in the attendance office or counselor’s office in the event a medical situation occurs in which the student needs such supplies.

STUDENT CONDUCT Classroom teachers work in cooperation with the academic dean and dean of students in order to insure that everyone in the school community respects the student’s right to learn and the teacher’s right to teach. Interference with the teaching/learning process will not be tolerated.

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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Demerit System A student may be assigned a demerit(s) for any minor transgression of the code of conduct. If a student receives a total of twenty (20) or more demerits, that student will be assigned a four (4) hour Saturday detention and assessed a fine of fifty dollars ($50). The student’s parent/guardian must sign the student into the detention and meet with the dean of students, and the fine must be paid prior to attending classes again. A student(s) may be blocked from attending classes if he/she fails to attend the Saturday detention on the assigned date. Earning a further twenty (20) demerits will result in another Saturday detention. More than two Saturday detentions may lead to his/her being assigned an out-of-school suspension. The fine for any additional Saturday detentions after the first in the same year is an additional $50 over the cost of the previous Saturday detention.

Demerits may be assigned for but are not limited to: 1. Not following instructions/directions 2. An unexcused tardy to class 3. Violating parking lot regulations 4. Violating cafeteria regulations 5. Disrespectful behavior 6. Being in the halls without a pass 7. Uniform/Dress Code violations 8. Being seated out of section in the auditorium 9. Being in the halls without permission prior to 7:30 a.m.

10. Receiving visitors on campus without a pass 11. Public display of affection 12 In either gym after hours without supervision or permission 13. Chewing gum at any time or eating at a time other than lunch 14. Any other infraction considered sufficient by the administration 15. Being late to school HONOR CASES Any student thought to be involved in cheating, plagiarism, stealing or lying will be brought before the Student Honor Board. Please see the section on Honor Code beginning on page 25 and/or the section on Student Honor Board on page 41 for more information.

FINES Students may be fined fifty dollars for Saturday detention. This amount increases by fifty dollars ($50) with every additional Saturday detention. Students may be assessed a twenty-five ($25) dollar fine for improperly parking a vehicle on campus, wearing a non-uniform article of clothing, a short skirt, or for using profanity. Fines may be assessed for repeated offenses and for skipping detentions. Students may be blocked from classes or semester tests if their fines are not paid within two school days of the Saturday being served.

OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS) Students who violate the rules may be sent home, away from the school, giving up the privilege of attending classes for an assigned period of time. All make up work is the student’s responsibility to obtain and complete. Students may make-up missed tests, quizzes or long term assignments. If a child is assigned OSS, the student’s parent/guardian will be informed.

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The following infractions merit a punishment of suspension (out-of –school): 1. Smoking or possession of tobacco products or electronic cigarettes/vaporizers.

2. Skipping more than one class (student will receive a 2-point reduction from the quarterly average in the classes which he/she skipped) 3. Repeated offenses 4. Vandalism 5. Dishonesty in any form 6. Conduct detrimental to the reputation of the school 7. Inappropriate language 8. Wrongful use of the fire alarm system 9. Removal of Library/Media materials without following circulation procedure 10. Fighting (Severity of fight could result in the incident being reported to police.)

11. Two or more Saturday detentions 12. Any other infraction considered sufficient by the administration More serious infractions merit suspension for a longer period of time or possible dismissal.

Depending on the severity of the infraction, the student and his/her parents may be required to meet with the Faculty/Staff Advisory Committee (FSAC). The infractions are as follows: 1. Consuming or having possession of alcoholic beverages on campus or at school-sponsored activities (see “Breathalyzer”) 2. Attendance at school or at school-sponsored activities under the influence of alcohol (legal intoxication is not required)* 3. Use or possession of marijuana, narcotics, hypnotic or sedative drugs (see “Drug Test”) ** 4. Use or possession of any chemical depressant or stimulant as defined under the Penal Code of the State of Texas not prescribed by a physician 5. Stealing or unauthorized possession or use of another’s property 6. Three (3) suspensions 7. Cheating/plagiarism (see next page) 8. Conduct detrimental to the reputation of the school 9. A second violation of the School’s drug policy.

10. Any other infraction considered serious by the administration.

PROBATION If a student has received two suspensions during his/her attendance at St. Pius X High School, he/she will be put on disciplinary probation. The student and his/her parents/guardian will be required to meet with the dean of students to discuss his/her probationary status. If a student’s conduct warrants another suspension, the student and his/her parents/guardian will be required to appear before the Faculty/Staff Advisory Committee who will make a recommendation to the administration about the student continuing at St. Pius X or being dismissed from St. Pius X High School.

DISMISSAL If dismissal is necessary, every effort will have been made by the school administration, the faculty and staff to reach some understanding with the student and his/her parents.

The above behaviors may result in immediate dismissal. The following behaviors, however, do result in immediate and automatic dismissal: 1. Sale of drugs on campus; 2. Possession or use of weapons on campus; 3. Altering or attempting to alter a teacher’s hardcopy or electronic grade book; 22

4. Illicitly obtaining or attempting to obtain or being in possession of any exam prior to its scheduled administration time.

5. Tampering with the schools computer/internet system.

6. A pattern of bullying.

Possession shall include having such items in cars, lockers, bags, purses or other personal property.

All are subject to search as deemed necessary by the administration.

Any student dismissed from St. Pius X High School for disciplinary reasons may not return to campus for any reason without the written permission of the Dean of Students or the Principal.

CONTESTING A DISMISSAL In situations when a student or parent are unhappy with the outcome of a disciplinary action involving expulsion, they may appeal the action to the Faculty/Staff Advisory Committee (FSAC) by requesting a hearing within one week of the original disciplinary decision. The student and the student’s parents may be present at the hearing and will have the opportunity to speak. The final decision rests with the principal and/or the head of school.

DRUG POLICY St. Pius X High School is a drug free campus. Under no circumstances is the possession, use, distribution and/or sharing or selling of drugs, drug paraphernalia, e-cigs, or alcohol or tobacco permitted on school grounds, on or off-campus, in its vicinity, or at any school sponsored activities either home or away. Such behavior and possession is illegal; therefore, the legal authorities will be called. If the administration has information, knowledge, and/or reasonable cause to suspect the use or possession of legally or illegally controlled substances or paraphernalia, it has the right to take any of the following actions, at the parents’ expense, if the student wishes to remain enrolled or be re-admitted to the school:  Search automobiles, backpacks, and lockers of students  Require drug screening tests within twelve (12) hours  Require random drug testing  Require the student be assessed by a qualified and licensed drug treatment agency or professional  Require that the student attend a drug diversion or education program recommended in his/her assessment and approved by the school  Require the student to enroll in a licensed rehabilitation program  Set a determined probation period  Require the student to complete all treatment recommended in the assessment to the satisfaction of St. Pius X’s administration St. Pius X is aware of the extent of substance abuse among teens and its impact on St. Pius X’s population. It is concerned about the safety and welfare of all its students, and wishes to help any student who willingly seeks support. The Administration in conjunction with the Counseling Department, will work with any student who freely and voluntarily seeks assistance for a substance abuse problem, as long as the student comes forward prior to any investigation being initiated. An action plan will be developed to respond to the particular needs of the student. The action plan could include any or all of the above actions, depending on the individual circumstances.

Parents must be aware of and become educated about teen drug use. St. Pius X expects the cooperation of all parents in the school’s efforts to educate and take the necessary and appropriate steps to safeguard the school community.

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Students who violate the School’s drug policy, if they wish to remain a member of the school community, must enroll in a school approved drug counseling program until such time as the counselor running the program says the student’s need for that support has concluded. That student will also serve a one week suspension from all classes. A student who violates the School’s drug policy a second time may be asked to immediately withdraw from the school.

RANDOM DRUG TESTING POLICY St. Pius X High School has a random drug-testing program through which all students are eligible to be randomly selected for testing. Any student having a positive test would immediately fall under the strictures of the St. Pius X High School drug policy. Enrollment at St. Pius X High School constitutes acceptance of this policy.

Contesting a positive result: If a parent wishes to contest the result, the parent may request a retest at the expense of the parent. The repeat test shall be done by the same lab and collected in the same manner as the initial test.

BREATHALYZER TEST A sobriety test may be used to determine if a student has consumed alcohol. This test may be administered on campus or at school-sponsored events as students enter, participate in, or leave the event.

STUDENT SEARCHES The school is co-tenant of lockers and desks and reserves the right to conduct searches or inspections of personal effects, lockers, baggage, vehicles, and/or other student property for the purpose of determining if any individual on the premises of SPX is in possession of any illegal or unauthorized items. These searches may be conducted from time to time without prior announcement. School officials reserve the right to a dog sniff search with or without reasonable suspicion.

ST. PIUS X ANTI- BULLYING INITIATIVE In fulfillment of the mission of St. Pius X High School to “celebrate the community’s diverse gifts and heritage” each person is recognized as a unique individual bringing gifts and talents to share and having a right to be respected and bearing the responsibility to respect others. Therefore, we do not tolerate bullying or harassment in any form. All members of our community are committed to ensuring a safe and supportive environment which promotes personal growth and fosters positive self-esteem. We aim to maintain a setting in which everyone feels valued and respected and where individual differences are appreciated and accepted.

Definitions: Bullying/Harassment:  Any unwanted, unwelcome or uninvited behavior which makes a person feel humiliated or offended  A repeated inappropriate behavior  Any behavior intended to cause fear, distress, and/or harm to another  Behaviors may be physical, verbal, or indirect/relational  Behaviors conducted against a less powerful individual who is unable to effectively resist Bullying/Harassment may occur in a variety of places both inside and outside of school including electronic or cyber forms.

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Communicate any incident of bullying to a teacher, staff member, administrator or parent, or use the online form on our website to provide details and documentation of the event.

PUBLIC BEHAVIOR Behavior away from school, including on the internet or any social media site, is defined as public behavior. Behavior which might reflect negatively on the school is considered grounds for disciplinary action. Although public conduct of students is the parents’/guardians’ responsibility, the school is necessarily affected when the activity is a school-sponsored one, or when our students participate in private activities which reflect badly on the school. We, therefore, reserve the right to take necessary measures to curtail any misconduct outside the school environment. The determination on the type of conduct subject to discipline is left to the sole discretion of the school official.

GUM/CANDY No gum is permitted in the school building. Eating candy is not permitted during the school day except for lunch. Demerits are assigned for violating this rule.

LASER POINTERS Laser pointers are forbidden at school. They will be confiscated and not returned. The student will be subject to further disciplinary consequences.

CALCULATORS Calculators are tools for completing schoolwork. They are not to be employed as gaming devices.

Teachers/The Dean will clear any calculator found to have games on it. Detentions may be assigned for this.

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION While we encourage healthy social interaction, any inappropriate public display of affection on campus or at a school-sponsored event is unacceptable. PDA includes but is not limited to kissing, prolonged hugging, and other overly affectionate behavior.

SCHOOL PROPERTY Anyone who accidentally or intentionally destroys or damages anything on campus must pay the cost of such destruction. Anyone who accidentally or intentionally paints or adheres signs of any kind to the painted surfaces of school or the school lockers will be fined. Vandals may be asked to withdraw from St. Pius X High School.

St. Pius X is a smoke-free facility. Parents, guardians and guests are reminded that there will be no smoking on our campus grounds.

HONOR CODE An honor code is a proclamation to the world of what we, as the community of St. Pius X High School, hold valuable. It is testimony more to who we are than to what we do or do not do.

In accordance with our core Dominican value of Veritas, the St. Pius X community vows to uphold the following standards of integrity:

Basic Standards of Integrity The following are deemed to be in conflict with our basic principal of Veritas and thus are violations of the St. Pius X High School honor code: 25

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Cheating: using unauthorized notes, study aids, or information on an examination; altering a graded work after it has been returned, then submitting the work for re-grading; allowing another person to do one’s work and submitting that work under one’s own name; submitting identical or similar papers for credit in more than one course without prior permission from the course instructors; and possession of any tangible evidence that indicates an intention to cheat regardless of whether it is used by the student. This evidence can include, but is not limited to, the following items: any written information on cards, sheets or pieces of paper, pens, pencils, desks, notebooks, books clothing, shoes, belts, or any place on the body, or on any other device. This also includes any information that is stored or placed in calculators, cell phones, or other electronic storage devices.

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Plagiarism: submitting material that in part or whole is not entirely one’s own work without attributing those same portions to their correct source. This includes not giving credit for the sources of not only written words but visual display as well.

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Fabrication: lying; falsifying or inventing any information, data or citation designed to mislead the reading viewer or user of that information.

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Obtaining an Unfair Advantage: stealing, reproducing, circulating or otherwise gaining access to examination materials prior to the time authorized by the instructor; unauthorized collaborating on an academic assignment; using unauthorized electronic/computer accessed information; using or circulating previous given examination materials, where those materials clearly indicate that they are taking activity with purpose of creating or obtaining an unfair academic advantage over other student’s academic work.

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Aiding and Abetting Academic Dishonesty: providing material, information or other assistance to another person with knowledge that such aid could be used in any of the violations stated above; providing false information in connection with any inquiry regarding academic integrity, or failing to provide information in such an inquiry.

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Falsification of Records and Official Documents: altering documents affecting academic records, forging signatures authorization or falsifying information on an official academic document, grade report, letter of permission, hall pass, petition, ID card, or any official school document.

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Unauthorized Access to Computerized Academic or Administrative Records Systems: viewing or altering computer records, modifying computer programs or systems, releasing or dispensing information gained via unauthorized access, or interfering with the use of availability of computer systems or information.

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Stealing: taking something that does not belong to you without the owner’s permission.

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Having a cell phone out during a test or quiz period, even if your test or quiz has been completed and turned in could be interpreted as an attempt to illicitly share test/quiz information.

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Providing information, whether in written, visual, or electronic form, to another which is then used in whole or in part by that person in any fashion as part of an assignment submitted for an individual grade.

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Mutual Responsibility In order to maintain the holistic approach to integrity and mutual responsibility, there is listed below a number of fundamental responsibilities for students, faculty, and administrators of St. Pius X High School. These lists were adapted from similar policies outlined by Virginia Commonwealth University and Strake Jesuit College Preparatory. They describe the responsibilities of students, faculty, and administration in upholding academic and personal integrity, while at the time respecting the rights of individuals to the due process offered by administrative hearings and appeals. All persons enrolled in any course and all persons supervising the learning of any student are responsible for acting in accordance with the provisions of this policy.

Students are responsible for:  Understanding the types of conduct, which are deemed unacceptable and, therefore, are prohibited by this policy.  Refraining from any act of cheating, plagiarizing, and facilitating dishonesty, abusing academic materials, stealing or lying.  Reporting instances in which the student believes or knows that conduct which violates this policy or its spirit has taken place to a faculty member, a member of the honor board, or to a member of the Administration. This knowledge must and will be kept confidential.

Faculty members are responsible for:  Understanding how faculty members are to handle suspected instances of dishonesty.  Developing an instructional environment that reflects a commitment to maintaining and enforcing personal integrity.  Handling every suspected or admitted instance of the violation of the provisions of this policy in accordance with the procedures set forth in this document.  Keeping information confidential.

Administrators are responsible for:  Making provisions for the education of students, faculty, parents, and appointees under the provisions of this document concerning their individual responsibilities.  Evaluating annually the effectiveness of the measures taken by the faculty to promote integrity.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for:  Reviewing the honor policy with their students.  Supporting the school’s efforts to maintain an environment that prizes integrity.

The failure of one party to fulfill his or her responsibilities may not be used by another party to excuse his or her own failures to comply with the responsibilities stated above.

THE HONOR PLEDGE:: Students shall write and sign this statement at the conclusion of all work: “I pledge my word and honor that I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this (test, quiz, assignment, paper, project, exam).” ____________________________________ Signature

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Classroom Cheating I.

A statement indicating the positive purposes of testing and evaluations should be part of any policy including classroom integrity. A definition of cheating in this context is:  Allowing another to view any answers during a test or evaluation;  Unauthorized communication of any information during a test or evaluation;  Providing any substantive information about a test to others who have not yet taken it;  Any behavior that an instructor can reasonably construe as cheating can be called cheating.

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Reporting any cheating incidents:  Reporting of all cheating incidents to the dean of students is mandatory;  A student will not be allowed to complete a test or evaluation if the instructor has detected cheating;  There should be some communication back to the teacher as to the disposition of all cheating cases;  Both the teacher and the Dean of Students should contact the parents of the student as soon as possible.

Homework Teachers’ objectives in assigning homework can be summarized in these three statements:   

To reinforce material in order to build and master skills needed in the particular subject area.

To introduce students to new material and provide them with a clear focus for class discussions.

To develop academic discipline which helps students organize their time and resources to achieve course goals.

Any action, which is not done with the intent of fostering these objectives, constitutes cheating with regard to homework. Some specific examples are:      

Submitting any assignment or part of an assignment done by someone else.

Preparing any assignment or part of an assignment to be submitted by anyone else.

Selling any assignment or part of an assignment to another student.

Copying any part of someone else’s assignment.

Allowing anyone else to copy any part of one’s assignment.

Using someone else’s idea in one’s assignment without giving credit.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive or comprehensive. Furthermore, students who are having difficulties with an assignment are encouraged to seek help from their classmates as tutors. As long as a student’s intent is to do her/his own work to the best of her/his ability, seeking help from peers or tutors is a natural part of the homework process.

Finally, when cheating is plainly observed, the instructor’s judgment as to the facts of cheating is final.

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Plagiarism A goal of the education at St. Pius X High School is to develop independent thinkers who are able to assimilate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information. Students’ work should reflect the application of intellectual ideas toward independent understanding and presentation of original opinions. Plagiarism, therefore, must be considered a most serious academic offense. 

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When a student is submitting a written paper, that student must clearly document those ideas, interpretations, words, phrases, visual representations and other expressions that came from an outside source. (Even if the student has unintentionally forgotten to cite a source, he is guilty of accidental plagiarism.)

The teacher makes the initial determination as to whether plagiarism has taken place.

Students are required to submit any designated paper or assignment through Turnitin.com.

Documentation must be provided for:  Students must document use of verbatim words from another source;  Use of paraphrasing of an author’s statements;  The use of opinions, interpretations, theories or ideas of others;  Any copyrighted material;  Input or collaboration with another person;  Diagrams, charts, maps or pictures not created by the student;  Any information/data not considered common knowledge.

Disciplinary Actions Disciplinary actions for cheating are kept on one’s record for her or his entire career at St. Pius X High School. If a student is caught cheating at any time, it remains on that student’s record until the student graduates from St. Pius X High School. If a student is on disciplinary probation, one cheating offense could be grounds for expulsion.

First Offense:  The teacher reports to the Dean of Students who enters the incident into the record.  The student receives a zero on the work.  The teacher calls and informs the parents.  The student, in the presence of the Dean of Students, calls her or his parents.  The student serves two days of OSS. Second Offense:  The teacher reports to the Dean of Students who enters the incident into the record.  The teacher calls and informs the parents.  The student, in the presence of the Dean of Students, calls her or his parents.  The student receives a zero on the work.  The student serves four days in OSS.  The student’s parents are required to attend a conference with the student and the Dean of Students.

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Third Offense:  The teacher reports to the Dean of Students who enters the incident into the record.  The teacher calls the student’s parents.  The Dean of Students calls the student’s parents and schedules a conference with them.  Student may be given a chance to withdraw or face possible expulsion. (** We thank Northwestern University and Strake Jesuit Preparatory School for allowing us to borrow from their honor codes.)

Disciplinary Action Due Process 1. The student is given complete knowledge of the problem before disciplinary action is taken.

2. The student is given reasonable opportunity to explain and defend him/herself.

3. A fair and impartial decision is made on the facts presented.

In many school-related situations, no formal hearing is required. The teacher, counselor, dean of students, academic dean, or head of school can make a fair decision after giving the student notice of the problem and the circumstances related to the problem. The student will be given an opportunity to explain the matter.

Policies for Conflict Management/Due Process At St. Pius X parents/guardian, staff and students form community in order to attain intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social development within a sound Christian environment. St. Pius X is committed to the development of competent and responsible young men and women. Such an undertaking succeeds in an atmosphere of equity, fairness, and the practice of appropriate conflict management. The following procedures need to be followed: 1.

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Should serious misunderstandings or conflict arise between student(s) and teacher or staff member(s), parties to the conflict should seek a time for calm and unbiased discussion and resolution of the matter within five (5) school days.

Should such discussion fail to facilitate a satisfactory outcome, the complainant(s) then schedules a meeting with the department chairperson, counselor, Dean of Students or Academic Dean within five (5) school days of the meeting in step one. The teacher will be informed by one of these that he/she has been consulted.

If the issue is not resolved, the requests will be taken to the Principal, within five (5) school days of step two, who may consult with the Faculty Staff Advisory Committee and/or hold a meeting with the concerned parties. The teacher will be informed of the meeting in time to prepare a statement and will be given time at the meeting to respond. The Principal will decide the issue.

Definition(s): Days - school or working days

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UNIFORM CODE High standards in dress and personal grooming are important in creating a favorable image of the student body. These standards are based on NEATNESS, CLEANLINESS AND MODESTY. Students at St. Pius X High School wear a uniform. Wearing the school uniform does achieve this purpose.

General Rules:  Uniforms will be checked upon arrival and monitored throughout the school day. 

Hair is to be a natural color. Boys are expected to wear hair that is no longer than the collar of their uniform shirt. If boys with their parents’ consent choose to have longer hair, it must be in a neat pony tail that is no longer than the collar of the school uniform shirt. The school highly recommends shorter hair styles for boys so there is no confusion about hair length. No man buns allowed.

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No studs, earrings, etc. may be worn during the day in facial or body piercings.

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T-shirts worn under shirts/blouses MUST be solid white, black, orange, or gray.

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Shirts are to be tucked, not rolled, into the shorts, pants, or skirts.

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Fleeces and sweaters are NOT to be worn tied around the waist.

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Dress shoes DO NOT include sneakers or canvas shoes of any kind.

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Shoes must have closed toe and heel and NO high heels or slippers of any kind may be worn, this includes moccasins.

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Shorts, slacks and skirts must be worn at the waist and must fit appropriately for the wearer.

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Clothing should not fit so tightly that it clings nor so loose that it appears baggy.

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All clothing worn (especially during out of uniform days) must be in good taste for which the Dean of Students’ Office holds the final decision.

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NO caps are to be worn in the building at any time.

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NO long sleeve undergarments are to be worn under short sleeved shirts at any time.

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Unless otherwise noted, all clothing must be Sue Mill’s attire.

Uniform Options - MEN

Pants/Shorts

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Regular Uniform Black, gray or khaki pants Black, gray, or khaki walking shorts Worn at the waist Belt required

Dress Uniform  Gray slacks

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Out of Uniform  Jeans may be worn but MUST fit appropriately (See Above) and may not have holes.

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White short or longsleeved oxford White, black or gray short sleeved polo with school Veritas insignia

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Gray or black fleece Black sweater or sweater vest with Veritas insignia Letter Jacket

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Closed toes shoes in good repair may be worn.

NO boots allowed.

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Hair is to be a natural color. Boys are expected to wear hair that is no longer than the collar of the school uniform shirt.

If boys with their parents’ consent choose to have longer hair it must be in a neat pony tail that is no longer than the collar of the school uniform shirt. The School highly recommends shorter hair styles for boys so that there is no confusion about hair length. No man buns allowed.

Must present a neat appearance.

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White short or long sleeved oxford Solid black tie to be worn throughout the school day

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Any SPX school approved shirt may be worn including those for clubs, cocurricular activities, athletics, etc.

Other guidelines will be given and must be followed on special events (Homecoming, Red Ribbon Week, etc.)

Gray fleece Black sweater or sweater vest with Veritas insignia Letter Jacket

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Same as regular On special days

Black, Gray, Navy or Brown DRESS shoes NO boots allowed Solid gray, white or black socks

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NO ear rings may be worn Boys must be clean shaven Mustaches are permitted but must be neatly trimmed

Uniform Options – Women

Skirts/Shorts/ Pants

Shirts/Blouses

Regular Uniform  Glen plaid or Black pleated skirt to be worn at the knee  Khaki walking shorts to be worn at the knee  Glen plaid, khaki slacks

Dress Uniform  Glen plaid skirt worn at the knee

Out of Uniform  Jeans may be worn but MUST fit appropriately (See Above) and may not have holes.

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White short or long sleeved oxford White, gray, or black short sleeved polo with Veritas insignia

White short or long sleeved oxford blouse

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Gray or black SPX fleece jacket Black sweater or sweater vest with Veritas insignia Letter jacket

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Black cotton crew or cardigan sweater or sweater vest with Veritas insignia Letter jacket

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Any SPX school approved shirt may be worn including those for clubs, extra-curricular activities, athletics, etc.

Other guidelines will be given and must be followed on special events (Homecoming, Red Ribbon Week, etc.)

Same as regular On special days

Foot Wear

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Closed toes shoes in good repair may be worn.

NO boots allowed.

Hose are allowed with skirts but may have no pattern in it

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Grooming

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Must present a neat appearance

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Black, gray, navy, or brown DRESS shoes NO boots, sandals, or high heels White, black, gray, or skin toned solid colored socks Hose are allowed but may have no pattern in it

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Same as Regular Boots may be permitted on special days but this will be announced ahead of time

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DRESS CODE FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS HOMECOMING DANCE: Women’s dresses must fall below the knee, they may not be low cut either in the back nor the front, nor may they have slits or cutaways which cause inappropriate exposure. No two piece dresses with any gaps between the pieces. They are to wear dress shoes.

Men must wear dress pants, dress shirts, dress shoes, dress socks and ties.

PROM: Women’s dresses must be floor length (evening wear). Again they are not to inappropriately expose the wearer through low cut fronts, backs or slits or cutaways. No two piece dresses with any gaps between the pieces. Men are to wear jackets, dress pants, dress shirts and ties along with dress shoes and socks.

GRADUATION AND SENIOR AWARDS DAY: Women are to wear white dresses and white or nude/bone colored shoes. Men are to wear dark dress pants, dark dress shoes (no boots) and socks, white dress shirts and dark ties.

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS The administration reserves the right to discipline students with infractions of these standards and/or students with any additional undesirable appearance at school or representing the school. 

If students are sent home because of uniform/dress code violation, the school’s regular attendance, tardiness and/or disciplinary policy will apply.

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Demerits will apply for minor violations of the above policies

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During school hours, gym and varsity uniforms are worn only in the gymnasium and the area assigned for physical education.

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A student with a non-removable article will be sent home to change or will have to wait until the parent brings him/her a change of clothing.

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Non-uniform items may be confiscated and fines will be assessed prior to the item’s return.

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TECHNOLOGY STUDENT AND PARENT TECHNOLOGY & COPYRIGHT AGREEMENT St. Pius X is committed to acquiring the best in rapidly changing technology and utilizing the latest techniques and equipment in order to assure that its students receive the greatest technological benefit in their education and acquire the latest technical skills. This requires familiarization with current hardware and software, training in their use and commitment to the legal and ethical responsibilities involved in such use. This commitment to technological excellence includes all members of the St. Pius X community - faculty and staff, students and parents/guardians.

The agreement set forth below is a legally binding agreement between a student and his or her parents/guardians and St. Pius X High School concerning a variety of technology and copyright matters. Please read this agreement carefully before signing it.

SCHOOL EQUIPMENT St. Pius has an extensive computer network which students use to send email, conduct research, and complete course work. Use of the school’s computer equipment, while essential to a student’s education, is considered a privilege. The student or his or her parents/guardians must replace any equipment that is damaged or defaced by a student.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY: To gain access to the technology resources, all students must obtain parental permission as verified by the signatures on this agreement.

INTERNET AND EMAIL Internet access requires proper conduct of end users who must adhere to strict guidelines. These guidelines are provided here to inform about the responsibilities. If a user violates any of these provisions, his/her school network and/or Internet account may be subject to restriction. Other disciplinary actions may also apply.

Access to the Internet and e-mail enables students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, museums, and other repositories of information. Families should be made aware that some material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive. While Internet resources should support constructive educational goals, students may find ways to access other materials. We believe that the benefits to students from access to the Internet outweigh the disadvantages.

WHAT IS EXPECTED Students are responsible for appropriate behavior on the school’s computer network just as they are in a classroom or on a school playing field. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. It is expected that users will comply with Archdiocesan standards and the specific rules set forth below. The use of technology resources is a privilege, not a right, and may be revoked if abused. The user is personally responsible for his/her actions in accessing and utilizing the school’s technology resources. It is expected that the students are never to access, keep or send anything that they would not want their parents or teachers to see. The use of a school account must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of St. Pius X High School.

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PERSONAL SAFETY AND PRIVACY Students should not post personal information about themselves unless such information is required to complete an assignment. Personal information includes home addresses, telephone numbers, the school address, etc.

BLOGS, PERSONAL WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA SITES Social networking websites are off-limits on school property unless approved by the school and teacher for educational purposes. Students who develop and maintain personal websites and/or blogs, including but not limited to such freely accessible sites and who identify themselves as students at St. Pius X High School must keep in mind they are representing the school in a public forum. Any personal site which contains the name and identity of the school must not contain personal information about the students, inappropriate images or vulgar language which could contradict the values of the school as stated in the school’s mission statement. When inappropriate websites and/or blogs created and maintained by St. Pius X High School students mention the school’s name and/or use school images and/or logo, the school can and must hold the students responsible for its content. Comments posted on any SPX sponsored sites must be appropriate.

SPX reserves the right to edit or remove any comments deemed inappropriate and hold their author(s) responsible. The school may take the following actions:  Call the students in for a conference to request they modify their webpage/blog/social media site and/or take the school’s name and or images/logo off of the website;  Communicate with the student’s parents/guardians about any inappropriate material on a student’s webpage/blog/social media site;  Impose disciplinary consequences which the administration believes are in line with the offenses;  If the student will not cooperate with the school administration by making his/her webpage/blog/social media site free of anything that would cause harm to the student’s reputation or the reputation of the school, firmer disciplinary action will be taken which may include dismissal from school.

ILLEGAL COPYING Students may not download or install unapproved software on SPX computers. Nor should students copy other people’s work or intrude into other people’s files. The download/upload of any material in violation of any United States, Texas, Board, Archdiocesan or school policy is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted materials, threatening, violent or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret.

INAPPROPRIATE MATERIALS OR LANGUAGE No profane, abusive, or impolite language should be used to communicate nor should materials be accessed which are not in line with rules of school behavior. Use of technology resources for gambling, chain letter communication, unauthorized email, chat, or instant messaging, blogs and discussion forums is also prohibited. A good rule to follow is never to access, view or send materials which you would not want your teachers or parents to see. Should a student encounter such material by accident, he or she should report it to a teacher immediately. Students who post either pictures or videos displaying inappropriate behavior must understand that this action may result in the suspension or expulsion of those in the photo/video and/or those who posted the inappropriate material.

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TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES  Do not use technology to harm people or their work.  Do not damage the network or any technology resource in any way.  Do not interfere with the network or computer operation by installing any form of software or permitting the spread of computer viruses.  Do not violate copyright laws.  Do not view, display or send offensive messages or pictures.  Do not share your password or obtain anyone else’s password by any means  Do not log into the network with any password but your own, or let another student use your password.  Do not waste technology resources such as disk space or printing supplies.  Do not trespass in another person’s work, folders or file  Do notify an adult immediately if you accidentally encounter materials that violate the Rules of Appropriate Use.  Be prepared to be held accountable for your actions if the Rules of Appropriate Use are violated.

SPX BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE PROGRAM Purpose: Providing students and staff with a 21st century digital learning environment is part of the St. Pius X core values. Beginning with the 2011-2012 spring semester, SPX allowed students to bring their own technology devices (laptops, readers, smartphones, iPads etc.) to use at specified times during the school day. Use of devices to enhance learning in the classroom will be pursued when deemed appropriate at individual teacher’s discretion. In addition to bringing their own devices, students have access to their own NetSPX account, including SPX email, within the St. Pius X domain (stpiusx.org). With teacher approval students may use their devices in the classroom to access and save information from the Internet, collaborate with other learners, and utilize the productivity tools available to them through their student NetSPX accounts.

SPX Wi-Fi Access: St. Pius X offers filtered Wi-Fi access on campus. Students may bring a personal device to use for educational purposes. Students are expected to connect only to the filtered SPX Wi-Fi to insure access to the best online resources. Through the use of digital equipment families may have already purchased and the school’s filtered wireless network, the school and families will partner to prepare students for effective use of technology. By logging onto the SPX wireless network, students are accepting the terms of the SPX Student Responsible Use Policy. Once on the SPX wireless network, all users will have filtered Internet access.

Program Guidelines: St. Pius X High School provides a webpage for students featuring quick links to collections of digital tools for assisting students in their academic pursuits. These tools include research databases, creative programs, daily schedulers, note taking, study skills, and reading applications. The SPX webpage is the default Internet homepage when students login using a school computer or personal electronic device on campus and is also accessible off campus at www.stpiusx.org.

Ninth graders and new students are required to have a device conforming to the following guidelines:  Any MacBook that supports the current Mac OS Sierra operating system;  Any windows laptop or convertible device that supports current Windows 10 operating system;  Any IPad tablet that supports current iOS operating system.

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It is highly suggested that students using tablets purchase an external keyboard for note taking and writing.

Appropriate Student Use: As with any tool, there are appropriate places and times for the use of the devices on the St. Pius X network. Administrators and teachers have the right to prohibit the use of devices at certain times or during designated activities (including but not limited to liturgies, campus presentations, theatrical performances, and guest speakers) that occur during the school year. Devices may be used in the classrooms only when permitted by the teacher. They may not be used during passing periods or during lunchtime except for academic use in areas specifically designated for that purpose.

School-wide guidelines for use will be explained at the beginning of school. Individual classroom guidelines will be included in teachers’ classroom guidelines and expectations. Students who do not have access to personal technology devices will be provided, when available, with an alternative way of completing the assignment. They may also be provided access to a school owned device in the labs or library before or after school or may be allowed to work in groups in accordance with the teacher’s direction. Students must understand that inappropriate use of a device may subject them to a graduated system of fines.

Use of personal technology devices must meet all guidelines for use of technology in the student handbook under the parameters of the “User Agreement and Parent Permission Form”.

USER AGREEMENT AND PARENT PERMISSION FORM As a parent/guardian of a St. Pius X student, and as a student of St. Pius X High School, we have read the above information on the appropriate use of technology at school, and we agree to the above policy regarding technology use on and off campus.

Student Name (print) ___________________________________ Student Signature______________________________________ Date____________________ Parent/Guardian Name (print) _____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________ Date____________________

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES A student participating in any co-curricular activity which demands extensive time outside the school day, may not fail more than one course at the end of any grading period. Also any student whose St. Pius X tuition or fees balance is 60 days past due will be ineligible to continue as a participant in any co-curricular activities, until such balance is paid to the St. Pius X Business Office. The student is held to the same eligibility requirements as stated above for athletic eligibility. These same students must also be in good standing in terms of their behavior or their privilege of participation may be withheld.

ACTIVITIES/PUBLICITY In order to sponsor any activity in the name of the school, a student or a student organization must receive permission to do so from the school administration.

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In order to give publicity to any event through posters, news columns, radio broadcasts, or other means of communication, an individual must receive permission to do so from the administration.

STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council consists of five executive officers and four officers plus two representatives from each class. The executive officers include the President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Relations Secretary.

The election of executive and class officers and representatives takes place during the spring of the school year preceding the year during which they will serve. The election of freshman/woman class officers and representatives takes place in early September.

The executive President must be a junior the year of his/her election and must have at least one year’s experience as a member of Student Council. The executive Vice-President must be a junior or sophomore the year of his/her election.

The candidate for President or Vice-President must have been a St. Pius student for one year prior to the election. Candidates for other offices must have been St. Pius students for one semester prior to the election, excluding freshmen/women.

The candidate for senior class President must have at least one year’s experience as a member of Student Council.

Any student wishing to run for an office must submit his/her name (within a time set by Student Council) to the sponsor who will verify his/her eligibility. Eligibility includes passing all courses, a 2.5 grade point average, and possession of qualities of good leadership, character, enthusiasm, judgment, respect, sincerity, willingness, and a positive attitude. If a student has excessive absences, has served an in-school suspension or excessive detentions or has had other conduct problems, he/she may be ineligible to run for office. Candidates may be subject to review and interview by the FAC and/or administration. Names of those eligible will be subsequently announced.

Candidates must submit letters of intent to the Student Body President or sponsor at a designated time. These letters are posted for the student body to read.

Election of officers is by popular vote by secret ballot. The student body, except for seniors, votes for executive officers and each class votes for officers from their respective classes.

A point system is used to determine eligibility for attending district and state activities, special privileges, etc.

REMOVAL FROM OFFICE While in office, the student must maintain a 2.5 grade point average, good conduct, and attendance.

Members will be removed from office for failure in any course in any quarterly grading period or if his/her conduct or attendance warrants removal. In cases of more serious absenteeism or disciplinary infractions, a student may be automatically removed from office. Any student holding a school office whose public behavior reflects negatively on the school or on the student will be removed from office.

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PUBLICATIONS Del Sarto - The Yearbook Parent/Guardian/Student Handbook St. Pius X High School Annual Report Pius News - St. Pius X Community Magazine Of Paws and Pens – The Literary Magazine CHEERLEADERS Any student wishing to run for the office of cheerleader must be in good academic standing (overall GPA 2.2) and have good conduct and attendance. The criteria for removal from office as listed above will be adhered to. In order to continue in the office of cheerleader, the cheerleader may not have been ineligible (according to eligibility for extra-curricular activities) more than once during the current school year. Due to summer commitments, cheerleaders may not fail any class that requires summer school if that summer class conflicts with scheduled summer cheerleading activities.

ATHLETICS The St. Pius X Athletic Department is committed to the overall development of our studentathletes. We foster the cultivation of skills that prepare student-athletes for the ultimate competitive challenge: life. Based on the founding principles of the school, SPX implements programs and activities designed to develop intellectual curiosity, to work for social justice, and to act with integrity and compassion.

As a member of this athletic program, every player, parent, and coach is expected to carry on and build upon the legacy left by those who came before them by demonstrating exceptional character, morality, and self-discipline. The St. Pius X Athletic Department empowers participants to make positive decisions, both on and off the field, in order to reach their full potential as students, athletes, and citizens.

SPORTS GOVERNANCE St. Pius X athletic programs are governed by the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (T.A.P.P.S.), USA Rugby and US Lacrosse. Sports offered on campus include: Fall

Winter

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M & W Cross Country Volleyball Football

M & W Basketball M & W Soccer M & W Swimming

M & W Tennis M & W Track M & W Lacrosse (THSLL) Men’s Rugby (Rugby Texas) M & W Golf Softball Baseball

ATHLETIC AGREEMENT As representatives of St. Pius X Athletics, students are expected to demonstrate exemplary behavior and dedication, whether at school or away. Participation in athletics is a privilege, not a right, and student-athletes will be held to a high standard of commitment and decorum. All studentathletes must comply with the following guidelines and disciplinary regulations at all times. Noncompliance could result in forfeiture of any honors or awards, including lettering, disciplinary action, loss of PE credit, and/or removal from the athletics program.

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Tryouts The athletics program at St. Pius X is very competitive. Every student has the opportunity to try out for an athletic team each season. Previous athletic participation does not guarantee that a student will make a team. Coaches use a tryout rubric to gauge performance and evaluate students fairly.

They also have the responsibility and prerogative to decide which players make the program and on which team they are placed.

In-season athletes may not tryout for another sport until the completion of that in-season sport.

Game/Practice Attendance Punctuality and regular attendance are requirements for being a member of the athletics program at St. Pius X and receiving PE credit. Making a commitment to be a part of a team means that you understand the expectations placed upon you and respect the time and efforts of your teammates and coaches. If you are early, you are on time, and if you are on time, you are late. Being late or missing games and/or practices for anything other than family emergencies or serious illness is never acceptable. Coaches may require athletes to make up missed workouts. Consult the school and athletics calendars to avoid making plans that will adversely affect your team. Clear communication with your coach about conflicts should take place as soon as possible. Conflicts with other school-sponsored activities should be discussed well in advance with all parties involved. College visits and College entrance exams should be planned before or after your sport season.

Repeat absences could warrant dismissal from the team and a loss of PE credit. Players who miss practice the day prior to a game or who are absent from school the day of a game should not expect to participate in that game. Please communicate with the coaches well in advance with known conflicts or issues.

Travel and Overnight Trips Athletes are expected to uphold the highest standards of behavior and character while representing St. Pius X. Athletes should always remain with the team unless the coaching staff has granted permission for alternatives. Any violation of team and school rules will result in a loss and/or suspension of athletic privileges that will be determined by the head coach and the administrative team.

ATHLETIC MEDICAL POLICIES Athletic Physicals All athletes must receive an annual physical examination from a medical doctor prior to the beginning of tryouts for each sport. Each athletic physical is considered valid for one full calendar year based on the physician’s stamped date of clearance. St. Pius X also holds annual Athletic Physicals on campus each May. The appropriate physical form can be found online at www.stpiusx.org under “Athletic Forms” in the Athletics section of the site. Completed forms must be turned in and approved by the Athletic Trainer prior to participation.

Injuries Injuries of any kind should always be reported to the coaches and athletic trainer immediately.

Unless it is an emergency, all athletes are asked to visit the athletic trainer prior to arranging a physician appointment. If an athlete sees a physician for any injury clearance must be given, in writing, by the physician prior to returning to athletic participation. Final clearance for athletic participation is made by the athletic trainer.

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ImPACT Testing ImPACT testing is a computerized neurocognitive assessment tool that is used by medical professionals to help determine readiness to return to play based on a comparison with baseline examinations. Baseline examinations are performed on most athletes depending on the sport participating in (mainly sports considered Collision and Contact). Baseline examinations are performed at St. Pius X at least once during the student’s attendance at the school.

CONCUSSIONS It is the responsibility of the athlete and coach to immediately notify the athletic trainer should a concussion be suspected. The athletic trainer and concussion-specialist physician will work together to determine when the athlete can return to play based on the concussion management protocol outlined through TAPPS and Natasha’s Law. Final athletic clearance will be made through the athletic trainer and treating physician after a return-to-play protocol is completed. For more information, please refer to the following: https://tapps.biz/athletics/health-and-safetyinformation/ or discuss any concerns with the athletic trainer.

ATHLETIC DISCIPLINARY ACTION Any behavior which is not conducive to good sportsmanship, including but not limited to disrespectful behavior, theft, academic dishonesty, use of drugs and/or alcohol, misuse of technology, and bullying or harassment, may disqualify a student from trying out, and/or result in the removal of the athlete from that contest, and/or include removal from all athletics for the remainder of the school year. The head coach of each sport will address disciplinary concerns as appropriate.

If an offense occurs at the end of a sport’s season or at the end of the year, other action (including the withholding of a letter for that sport, loss of PE credit, and/or others honors and awards) could be enacted at the discretion of the administration.

Ejections from Contests If a player is ejected from a contest, they will be suspended for the next game and must pay a $50 fine (Payable to St. Pius X) for the first offense according to TAPPS, USA Rugby, and USL guidelines. Any other ejections could result in dismissal from the team and/or the St. Pius X Athletic Program as well as substantial increase in fines.

Academic Ineligibility If a student becomes ineligible to participate in athletics during his or her athletic season under the terms of academic ineligibility set forth by the school, the student will not receive athletic PE credit for that season. Students and coaches will work together to come up with a plan to help the student achieve academic success.

Quitting a Team or Being Dismissed from a Team If a student opts to quit an athletic team before the end of that athletic season, that player will be ineligible to participate in another team sport for the remainder of the school year. A new student in their first year at SPX may quit one sport and then try out for another one time. Quitting a second sport will bar that athlete from playing another sport that school year.

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COACH/PARENT COMMUNICATION Both parenting and coaching are very difficult vocations. By establishing an understanding between coaches and parents, both are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide a more positive experience for everyone. Coaches make decisions based on what they believe is in the best interests of all students participating.

Communication expected from a coach:  The coach’s philosophy  Rules and expectations the coach has for their athletes  Locations and times of practices and contests  Team requirements, i.e., fees, special equipment needed, school & team rules, off-season expectations  Procedures that will be followed if an athlete becomes injured during participation Communication expected from parents:  The mental and physical treatment of your daughter or son  Concerns about your daughter’s or son’s behavior  Specific concerns in regard to the coach’s philosophy and/or expectations  Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance  Concerns regarding your daughter or son should be expressed directly to the coach at the appropriate time and place Coaches will refrain from conversations with parents that impede on how they build and coach their teams, including conversations regarding playing time, team placement, team/game strategy, situations involving other student-athletes, their parents and/or other coaches. There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and parent. These are not discouraged, as it is important for each party to have a clear understanding of the others’ position. In most cases, the athlete will need to be present for this conference.

ATHLETIC GRIEVANCE POLICY St. Pius X High School empowers students to advocate for themselves. If a student-athlete has a concern or conflict, the athlete should bring it to the attention of the coach as soon as possible and should follow the proper procedure:  Student-athlete should talk directly to the coach in a timely and appropriate manner.

Confronting the coach before, during or after a practice or contest is not considered an appropriate time or place.  If the student still is not satisfied, the parent should contact the coach directly. If a conference is scheduled between the coach and the parent, it is highly recommended that the student-athlete be present.  If the grievance is not resolved, then the parties may consult with the sport’s head coach or the athletic director.  If the grievance is not resolved, the requests may be taken to the dean of students. The dean of students’ decision is final.

EXPECTATIONS OF SPECTATORS The school is responsible for the behavior of all spectators. While winning is certainly an admirable goal, it is hollow if it comes at the expense of the morals and ethics that we strive to instill in our student-athletes. The school can and will be punished for actions of patrons in violation of T.A.P.P.S standards and rules. There is no such thing as a “right” to attend athletic events. Athletic events are considered a “privilege” and the spectator who avails themselves of it is expected to conduct him or herself according to the following standards: 43

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Spectators are at the game to support the team, to enjoy the skill and competition, and not to intimidate or ridicule the officials, the other team, coaches, or other spectators.

Spectators must refrain from “coaching” (as this is a T.A.P.P.S. rule violation) or engaging an athlete in conversation during the games and/or practices.

School athletics are a learning experience for students and that mistakes are sometimes made. Therefore, spectators are expected to praise student-athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as students, as athletes and as people. To this end, only cheers that support and uplift all teams and all athletes involved are considered acceptable.

Praise student-athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as students, as athletes, and as people, just as you would praise a student working in the classroom.

Spectators are expected to respect the integrity and judgment of the officials. Understand that they are doing their best to help promote the student-athlete, and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public.

Parents and spectators may be removed from the premises and prohibit from attending future contests due to behaviors deemed illegal, inappropriate or undesirable by request school administration and/or game officials.

ORGANIZATIONS / ACTIVITIES As an integral part of the students’ learning experience, organizations are sponsored by St. Pius X to give the students an opportunity for school and social service and to offer activities in their fields of interest. Participation in these organizations based upon the student’s interest and ability is highly encouraged.

Academic Team Anime Club Art Club Band Best Buddies Black History Club Catholic Squires Cheerleaders Choir Close Up Color Guard/Winter Guard

Computer Science Club Culture Club Del Sarto Yearbook French Club International Thespians Society JCDA Handbells History Club Honor Board Lacrosse Latin Club

Pantherettes Robotics Club R.A.K.E. Rugby Science Club Spanish Club SPX Scouts Students Serving Soldiers SDC Theater SPX Travel Club Video Gaming Club

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENT MINISTRIES Retreat Teams Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Dominican Preaching Team Mission Opportunities NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Del Sarto Chapter of the National Honor Society is an integral part of the St. Pius X community. First chartered in 1957, the Society has always been proud of the honest character, outstanding academic qualifications, strong positive leadership, and inspiring sense of service found in its members.

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documented history of involvement and leadership in school and/or community activities. A student who has served a school suspension, has excessive demerits, detentions or other violations against the rules and regulations of St. Pius X as specified in the student handbook, or who has accrued an excessive number of absences or tardies may be deemed ineligible for consideration for membership in the Del Sarto Chapter of the National Honor Society.

In the third quarter each year, students who have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6 (truncated), who are of sophomore or junior standing, and who have been students at St. Pius X High School for at least one full year, are considered academically eligible for membership in the Chapter. Senior students who have achieved the minimum cumulative GPA, and who have service and active involvement commensurate with current members of the Chapter may petition the NHS Faculty Council to be added to the list of eligible candidates for membership. Eligible students are then invited to submit a completed resume packet, which includes information about and by the student, by the published deadline. These students’ resume packets are then reviewed by the members of the NHS Faculty Council, who examine the completed packet and recommendations by faculty, staff, and persons both inside and outside the St. Pius X community. The Council then votes to select or not to select each candidate. Both those selected to be invited to join the membership of the Chapter, and those who are not selected are notified in person and by letter.

Students who are selected are “tapped� for membership by a current member in a manner determined by the Society and consistent with the traditions of the chapter. Those who accept membership and the privileges and obligations outlined by the Chapter, are then inducted at the traditional candlelight ceremony/reception to which family and friends may be invited.

The Process 1. An invitation to begin the selection process is extended to the eligible student at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

2. The student is given, completes and returns the Student Resume Packet by the published deadline. A personal interview with an NHS Faculty Council member must also be scheduled and completed by the published deadline.

3. The NHS Faculty Council reviews all forms, teacher recommendations, and selects the candidates to be invited to membership 4. The student is informed of his/her selection or non-selection in person and by letter.

Selected candidates are invited to the induction ceremony.

Note: All decisions by the NHS Faculty Council concerning the activities of the Chapter, including cases of non-selection of a candidate for membership are open to review by the Office of the Head of School or an administrator designated by the Head of School. In cases of non-selection or dismissal, a candidate may appeal the decision of the Council by submitting, in writing, a request that the head of school review the portfolio of the candidate and the findings of the Council. This must be done within five (5) days of the initial notification of non-selection. The head of school then reviews the situation and informs the advisor(s) who, in turn, informs the parents and the candidate of the decision.

The NHS Faculty Council is responsible for evaluating student eligibility, assigning probationary status, and, in very serious cases, for dismissing a member who fails to maintain NHS standards. A member who declines induction, resigns or is dismissed is never again eligible for membership or its benefits. At St. Pius, the advisor may refer a member to the NHS Faculty Council for review of status for the following: 1. Failure to maintain the required cumulative GPA of 3.6 (truncated), as calculated at the end of each semester; 2. Earning a grade of D or F in any course for any semester; 3. Earning a suspension for any reason; 45

4. Excessive demerits, detentions (3 or more unexcused violations of the discipline code) or unexcused absenteeism (for any reason); 5. Conduct unbecoming a member of the Del Sarto Chapter of the NHS. A senior member in good standing graduates with the honor cord symbolic of membership and is granted lifetime membership status if the Faculty Committee in conjunction with the Head of School or administrator designated by the Head of School validates that: 1. His/her cumulative GPA at the end of 8 semesters of high school work is at least a 3.6 (truncated); and 2. He/she has completed the hours of community service required of NHS members as established below; 3. He/she has an exemplary discipline/attendance record; and 4. He/She has participated actively in NHS activities and functions.

All NHS members are responsible for completing the mandated number of service hours in the St. Pius X High School community, and for any additional hours incurred while a member of the Chapter as specified by the Executive Committee and approved by the NHS Faculty Council.

The Executive Officers elected by the membership of the Del Sarto Chapter of the National Honor Society for the current school year include: President, First Vice-President, Second VicePresident, Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian/Historian.

Non-voting members of the executive committee include 4 – 6 junior representatives selected in the spring by the executive officers with the approval of the advisor(s).

INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY Troupe 5571 of the International Thespian Society is an honorary organization for the theater arts program of the St. Pius X High School. The charter was granted in 1996. Since then the society has participated in outstanding theatrical accomplishments, supported fine arts in and around the St. Pius X High School community and provided a widened perspective of the contribution of theatre arts.

Students wishing to gain membership must attain 20 points of theater service (approximately 200 hours), maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or better and have attended SPX for one full semester.

The sponsor and the scribe will calculate eligibility for selection in the second semester. Selected students are inducted in a special ceremony held in conjunction with the Theater SPX Banquet in May. A senior member in good standing graduates with the ITS seal on the diploma, symbolic of membership if the sponsor validates the following qualifications: *Cumulative GPA at the end of eight semesters of high school is 2.25. *And the member has actively participated in theater arts.

Honor Thespians also graduate with the honor cord awarded at the Theater SPX banquet if they meet the following criteria: *The senior meets all qualifications for “member in good standing”. *The senior has earned 60 thespian points.

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The executive officers of Troupe 5571 of the International Thespian Society for the academic year include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Scribe.

CLOSE-UP Close-Up is a weeklong government studies program sponsored by the Close-Up Foundation that takes place in Washington, D.C. This program is for juniors and seniors only and usually takes place in late January or early February. Students will receive limited information in May of junior year and detailed information in September of senior year.

STUDENT HONOR BOARD The purpose of the Student Honor Board is to allow SPX students to actively participate in the school’s disciplinary system, to give them ownership in the disciplinary system, and to allow opportunities for student leadership. The board will deal with cases involving theft, lying, cheating, plagiarism, excessive detentions, and any case thought appropriate by the Dean of Students.

The board will be composed of seventeen members. Four juniors and four seniors will be appointed from the ranks of the National Honor Society. Membership will be nominated by faculty members and appointed by the Dean of Students. There will be co-presidents of the SHB. One will be elected by the membership and the other will be appointed by the Dean of Students in consultation with the advisors.

All proceedings brought before the Student Honor Board are confidential. They are not to be publicly discussed by its membership; doing so constitutes an honor offense. All penalties bestowed by the board may not exceed the dictates of the handbook and must be approved by both the advisors and the Dean of Students.

GENERAL INFORMATION VERIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT AND ATTENDANCE FORM Students requiring a Verification of Enrollment and Attendance Form for driver’s education and bus passes should see the attendance secretary. Students must have their social security number and must sign in the presence of the verifying official (attendance secretary or registrar). Parents may not obtain this form for their child. Students needing these forms for June or July must obtain it prior to leaving in May. CAMPUS SUPERVISION The school building is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A staff member is on duty from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in that area. However, official classroom supervision is only provided from 7:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., unless the student is participating in a regularly scheduled school activity. The administration foyer is off-limits to students from 3:30-6 p.m. A deputy from the Sheriff’s Department is on duty from 8 a. m. - 6 p.m. daily, primarily in the area of the student entrance.

Students who arrive on campus prior to class time are not to leave the campus after they arrive.

Students who remain on campus after class time are prohibited from leaving the campus. Leaving campus under either circumstance is done at the student’s sole risk.

If a student is discovered on campus at a time when no supervision is provided, the parents/guardians will be notified. If it is discovered that a student leaves campus after being 47

dropped off by a parent/guardian and returns before school begins, the parents/guardians will be notified. Parents/guardians may be asked to withdraw their student after repeated supervision offenses.

SCHOOL-SPONSORED TRIPS/FIELD TRIPS Participation in school-sponsored field trips is a privilege. All field trips must have an educational purpose and receive approval in writing prior to the trip by the academic dean and dean of students.

Students can be denied participation if they fail to meet academic and/or behavioral requirements.

Each student is responsible for checking with the teacher prior to the trip and for completing the work of the classes he/she missed due to a school-sponsored trip. If a particular student is deficient in his/her academic work, or has 10 or more absences in a semester, the teacher concerned should notify the faculty sponsor of the trip and the dean of students as soon as possible so that appropriate action may be taken. Students on trips are governed by the same regulations applicable to all school activities. A student who fails to submit a proper field trip form signed by her/his parents/guardians will NOT be allowed to participate in the field trip. The content of the form is printed in the back of this handbook and may be reproduced if a student loses a form given him/her by the teacher. NO OTHER NOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Telephone calls will not be accepted in lieu of proper forms. Parents/guardians are expected to sign the permission form, which releases the school from liability. The right of parents/guardians to refuse to allow their student to participate in a field trip, (retreats do not fall into this category), will be respected.

School uniforms must be worn for field trips within the city.

BEHAVIOR AGREEMENT The following policy is enforced for any overnight trips: “I understand that I am to abide by all rules and policies of St. Pius X High School while on a school-sponsored trip. I understand that I am not to leave my hotel room, the hotel premises, or the activity premises without the permission of the sponsor. If I do not abide by these or any other school rules, I understand that at a minimum I may be removed from my leadership position, the team or club, that I may not be allowed to participate in off-campus school activities for one full school year, or I may be asked to withdraw from the school.”

HEALTH RECORDS Students without health records on file will not be admitted to class until the required record is in the school office. These records are required by law and may be checked by the State Health Board.

LETTER JACKETS To be eligible for a letter jacket, students must successfully complete the qualifications outlined below for each sport. The head coach of each team and the assistant athletic director will review all candidates on varsity teams at the conclusion of each season to determine which student-athletes have met the qualifications. The student athlete must complete the entire season in which he/she competes as well as be approved by the head coach to be in good standing with the team in order to qualify for a letter jacket. Cheerleaders, Pantherettes, sports medicine trainers, Campus Ministry Leadership Team members, band, choir, and drama members must complete a minimum of two consecutive years of participation, meeting all requirements to receive a letter jacket.  

Football, volleyball, B/G basketball, B/G soccer, baseball, B/G rugby, B/G lacrosse, and softball team members must compete in 25 percent of the varsity games or be on the varsity roster for two years.

Cross country members must compete at the state meet.

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Swim team members must earn at least one point at the regional meet.

Golf team members must compete at the regional tournament.

Tennis team members must compete at the district or regional meet.

Track and field team members must register twenty (20) points throughout the season (1/4 of total points for relay events) or two years on the varsity roster.

SENIOR BLANKETS Senior athletes, cheerleaders, campus ministry team members, choir, band and drama members are eligible to receive a senior letter blanket. Athletes must compete or manage in the same two sports or activities for at least three years. Athletes must complete for the entire season in which they compete in order to qualify. Band, choir, drama, and campus ministry team members must serve for six semesters to earn a blanket.

TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL-SPONSORED ATHLETIC EVENTS Every effort will be made to provide transportation to school-sponsored athletic events. In the event that transportation cannot be provided, it may be necessary for the student-athlete to arrange transportation to athletic contests and/or practices. Under no circumstances will a student-athlete be allowed to be transported to an athletic contest or practice by another student without permission from his/her parent or guardian and the school. Permission slips will be provided and filed by the athletic director.

DANCES At school dances, no person will be permitted to leave the dance area and re-enter. Dance hours and lock-in times will be determined by the administration. Students may be allowed one guest if permission is received from the Dean of Students at least one week prior to the dance. Taking a breathalyzer test may be part of the admission and/or leaving process at any SPX dance. Students may be required to complete an alcohol education program in order to attend any SPX dance.

Appropriate dancing is required and expected. The consequences for inappropriate dancing are: First offense - warning Second offense - parents/guardians called and student is removed from the dance LOST AND FOUND The school is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. A lost and found is maintained in the Dean of Students’ office. If articles are not claimed after two weeks, they will be given to the needy.

Students are strongly urged to put names on their belongings and to leave expensive items at home.

HALL AND LOCKER USE Students may not be in the halls outside of passing time without a hall pass. Students are not to be in the halls or Commons before 7:45 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. They should wait for pick-up in the student lobby.

Each student is provided with a locker. Any properties, money and other valuables left in lockers are the responsibility of the student to whom the locker is assigned. Students are not to go to their lockers prior to 7:40 a.m. without permission from an administrator.

The locker is the property of St. Pius X High School and is subject to inspection by authorized school personnel. Nothing is to be put on the outside of the lockers.

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PARKING LOTS Parking on campus is a privilege. There are two student parking lots on the St. Pius X campus: The lot on W. Donovan and N. Shepherd for which there is an annual parking fee of $200 per vehicle and the 804 lot that enters from Donovan (across the street from the school) for which there is an annual parking fee of $150 per vehicle. All cars must be registered with the Dean of Students. A St. Pius X parking permit must be displayed according to the directions given by the Dean of Students. Students are to park in student designated parking areas only. The vehicle shall be parked so that the entire vehicle is within the limits of the marked parking space. The privilege to park on campus may be revoked for parking/driving violations or when it serves in the best interest of the school. The speed limit on the school grounds is fifteen miles per hour. Anyone violating this regulation may be asked not to park on campus for a designated period of time. The parking lot is off-limits to all students during school hours unless the student is issued a pass from the administration to go to her/his car. Circle drive entrance parking and pick-up is for staff only. Students are not to park in the faculty lot or circle drive prior to 4:00 p.m. under any circumstances at any time.

Students are to enter the 804 lot only from Donovan St., however they may exit onto either Donovan St. or Marcella. Students are not to drive through the faculty parking lot to access the main student parking lot.

Parking tickets may be issued to student for improperly parking their vehicles on school property. The tickets are for $25. Improperly parked cars may also be towed.

During school hours, including the lunch period, no one will be allowed to remain in the parking lot area.

PARKING SPACE SIGN-UPS Parking spaces are assigned during final exams in the spring. The Dean of Students will arrange sign-ups for the rising seniors and juniors based on the number of demerits a student has. The fewer demerits, the earlier a student will sign up.

PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF OF STUDENTS Parents are to pick-up or drop off students at the student entrance entered from Brinkman St. (Please enter that lot using a right turn only.) For safety reasons parents are never to drop off students at the back entrance to the Commons at the rear of the school or at the Circle Driveway. (Athletes can carry their gear from the student lobby. Saturday detentions may be assigned for transgressions of this rule.)

STUDENT PROPERTY DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP TABLE Every effort is made to eliminate classroom interruptions. Parents and students should coordinate with one another for all personal property drop-offs or pick-ups during a class day. A student table is provided for that purpose near the library. Deliveries are not made to students. In the event of an emergency, please call (713)692-3581 and speak to the receptionist or see her upon your arrival.

CAFETERIA/COMMONS Students must assume personal responsibility for cleaning the tables and disposing of refuse before leaving the cafeteria. There will be no eating or drinking outside the cafeteria. There will be no eating or drinking in the classrooms, library, media areas, gymnasiums, or in the hallways except during approved lunch meetings. No drinks of any kind are to be in lockers, in hallways or taken into classrooms. Students may not carry water bottles to class. Violators will serve a 50

detention and then an ISS. Students are not to be in the Commons after 3:30 p.m. Students may not go to the library during lunch without a pass.

AUDITORIUM Students are to behave in a responsible and respectful way at all assemblies. Their demeanor will reflect the occasion; that is, reverent at liturgies, interested and attentive to speakers, and responsibly enthusiastic at pep rallies and entertainment events. All classes, except the senior class, are seated by homeroom in the auditorium. There is to be no eating or drinking in the auditorium.

CELL PHONES Cell phones may be brought to school, BUT students may only use them when granted permission by a teacher in a classroom. Because of their photographic and text messaging capabilities, they are possible tools for cheating. If used during regular school hours without permission a cell phone may be confiscated by any faculty or staff member. Cell phones are also not allowed in the school library without permission of a librarian at any time before, during or after school. Confiscated phones will be turned over to the dean of students. There is a twenty dollar ($20.00) fine for a cell phone that is confiscated and the privilege of its use may be rescinded. The fine will escalate each time a phone is confiscated from the same student.

USE OF FAX MACHINE The fax machine is for use of the office staff only. It may not be used for student business or for faxing in student assignments.

DELIVERIES Because of the interruption of the school schedule, the delivery of flowers, balloons, food, etc., to students is not encouraged.

VISITORS Students may have lunch visitors, but visitors are limited to their parents, siblings, grandparents, and relatives only. Visitors should check in at the receptionist’s desk. The Dean of Students or the Academic Dean must be consulted regarding the necessity of any other visitors during a class day.

During school hours, visitors will be required to enter the building at the James A. Black Lobby (circle drive parking lot) and check in with the receptionist.

OFF-CAMPUS BEHAVIOR Students must realize that their behavior off campus reflects on the image of the school. If a student’s actions are detrimental to the reputation of St. Pius X High School or the St. Pius X High School community a student may be asked to withdraw from the school.

If school officials know or hear of any improper behavior committed by St. Pius X students when off-campus, the parents of those students will be notified.

ANNOUNCEMENTS For any announcement to be made over the school public address system, announcement forms are available at the reception desk. These forms are to contain the message to be announced and are to be signed by a faculty member or sponsor. The academic dean and/or dean of students screens all announcements. Announcements will be read in the morning, during homeroom period.

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ASBESTOS The Environmental Protection Agency requires that all school buildings be inspected to determine if any asbestos-containing materials are present. St. Pius X has complied with this regulation and an EPA certified inspector has inspected the buildings. St. Pius X has additionally complied with the directives of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston by adopting and maintaining an AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) Management Plan.

Asbestos was found to be present in a few locations: insulation on ductwork; vibration joint; nonfriable transite hood; non-friable floor tile.

St. Pius X has an on-going program of periodic surveillance by school personnel in regard to our management plan. We have completed a re-inspection and have been found to be in compliance with AHERA regulations.

Our Management Plan is complete and has been submitted to the Texas Department of Health. A copy of this Management Plan is available for your review at the school office during school hours.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY St. Pius X High School Board is committed to a policy of non-discrimination within all school programs and activities. Sexual harassment of employees or students is not condoned in a Christian environment and is strictly prohibited at St. Pius X High School. All allegations of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and promptly investigated. The following definition, activities and behaviors constitute sexual harassment, which is prohibited under this policy: 1. Requiring an employee to submit to unwelcome sexual advances or conduct as an express or implied condition of receipt or maintenance of an employment benefit.

2. Requiring a student to submit to unwelcome sexual advances or conduct as an expressed or implied condition for educational benefit.

3. Subjecting an employee or student to demeaning sexual stereotypes, innuendo, intimidation, or insult such that an offensive or hostile environment is created.

4. An employee subjecting a student to any type of sexual advance, whether or not consensual, or unwelcome sexual advances as expressed or implied condition of receipt or maintenance of an educational benefit. Any amorous relationship or sexual activity between a student and an employee is prohibited, whether or not consensual.

Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to the following behaviors: 1. Verbal conduct such as epithets, derogatory jokes or comments, slurs or unwanted sexual advances, imitations, or comments.

2. Visual contact such as derogatory and/or sexually oriented posters, photography, cartoons, drawings or gestures.

3. Physical contact such as assault, unwanted touching, blocking normal movements, or interfering with work, study, or play because of sex.

4. Threats and demands to submit to sexual requests as a condition of continued employment or grades or other benefits or to avoid some other loss and offers of benefits in return for sexual favors.

5. Retaliation for having reported or threatened to report sexual harassment.

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investigate the complaint, including but not limited to interviewing the accused person, the accusing person, and any witnesses. The Head of School/designated alternate will render a written decision within thirty (30) days of receiving the complaint. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the procedures set forth above shall not abridge, limit or any way restrict the Conflict Management/Grievance Procedure for students and employees.

Employees may be subject to adverse employment action if a complaint of sexual harassment against the employee is substantiated by the investigation. Adverse employment action could include termination. No employee or student shall be subject to adverse action if they file a complaint of sexual harassment under this policy. To the extent permissible under law, all reports of sexual harassment will be kept confidential.

ANONYMOUS COMMUNICATIONS: Only signed or in person communications will be acted upon. No response (such as a return email) will be made to an anonymous message.

FIRE DRILLS: In case of an emergency in which the building must be cleared immediately the signal is the sound of the fire alarm accompanied by the flashing lights.

EVACUATION: The bell will ring and/or fire alarm system will be buzzing and flashing, and the alarm will be heard.

Directions for hall and stairway usage when clearing the building in emergency procedure are posted in each room of the school. These directions are to be followed specifically and quickly.

General directions for evacuation include the following statements: Students are to take nothing with them (except purses) and are to hold on to the railing on the stairs. All lines are single file with space between students. Teachers take class rosters with them.

The building must be cleared in two minutes.  Silence is kept going out and coming in.  Signal to return: An announcement to return will be made over the PA system.  Signal to halt: The command will be made over the PA system.

In obstructed drills, when the usual path of exit is blocked, the line must “about face” and proceed quickly to nearest reasonable exit.

All students, administration, faculty and staff, therefore, ask each student’s absolute cooperation in abiding by the rules set forth in the above statement. Silence, order, and speed are of the utmost importance in any emergency evacuation.

TORNADO DRILL In case of emergency in which the building must be cleared immediately the directions will be given over the PA system. All students and adults walk quickly and quietly to the first floor main halls. Kneel in rows facing the lockers, head lowered and arms protecting the head. The room and door condition is the same as in fire drills. Administrators see the building is properly ventilated for tornado gusts. The return command will also be given over the PA system.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE Catholic Schools are to follow the emergency procedure(s) of the public school district in which they are situated. St. Pius X High School follows the emergency procedure of Houston 53

Independent School District (H.I.S.D.). Information will be posted on the website as soon as possible. The IRIS emergency system will be activated as soon as possible, and all attempts will be made to contact families.

If the emergency situation occurs during the school day, the administration reserves the right to decide whether or not to dismiss school.

SCHOOL MESSENGER SYSTEM SPX uses School Messenger System to notify parents in case of emergencies. SMS relies on parents’ home, business and cell numbers, as well as email addresses, from our database in order to send voice, text and email messages of critical importance. In order to receive these notifications, please log on to our web site (www.stpiusx.org) and check your profile to verify that we have your correct information.

TITLE I & TITLE II Every year, St. Pius X High School receives federal funds, which are earmarked for supplemental instructional supplies and/or training seminars or programs. While the funds themselves come from the federal government, Catapult Learning oversees the administration of these funds for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Federal guidelines suggest that administrators, teachers, parents give input on the use of these special funds with which we purchase audio visual materials, computer software and training seminars and programs which promote safe and drug-free schools.

If you have any comments or questions on the program, please contact the academic dean.

SENIOR PROM SENIOR Prom is an annual event at St. Pius X High School, and attendance at this activity is a privilege, not a right. As such the privilege may be suspended/revoked by the administration if deemed appropriate. Students who were not in good standing upon their withdrawal from St. Pius X High School may not be brought as guests without the permission of the dean of students.

SENIOR GRADUATION/AWARDS DAY Participation in St. Pius X High School’s Graduation ceremony or Awards Day ceremony is a privilege extended to students in good standing with the school. As with all privileges, it may be revoked by the administration if deemed appropriate. Students must have earned all credits required for graduation in order to participate in the graduation ceremony in May. AMENDMENTS TO HANDBOOK St. Pius X High School retains the right to amend this handbook for just cause. Students and parents will be notified if changes are made.

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Appendix A STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & PARENTAL/GUARDIAN PERMISSION AGREEMENT I.

I, ____________________________________, a student at St. Pius X High School, as a condition of participating in the _________________ on ____________________, 201_ sponsored by the _________________ which will take place from _____ _.m. to ____ _.m., agree to conduct myself in conformity with the policies established by St. Pius X High School and the directives and rules of the designated supervisor of this event.

Signed this______day of ____________, 201_. _______________________________________________ Student Signature

II. _______________________________________, a student at St. Pius X High School (the “School”), is under my care, control and custody. I hereby request that the School allow this student to participate in the ______________________ on _________________, 201_ sponsored by the ___________________ to take place from ____ _.m. to ____ _.m. I also give permission for School employees to secure medical services for my student, if necessary, and agree to pay all expenses for such medical care. An attempt will be made to contact me before consenting to medical care unless such attempt jeopardizes the health of my student.

It is understood that neither the School nor any of its officers or employees are liable for any injuries or damages that may be caused to the student at the pep rally. I agree to hold School and its officers and employees harmless from any and all claims made against them by third parties which result from my student’s actions while at this event. In consideration of my student being permitted to participate in this pep rally, I expressly waive all claims against the School and its officers and employees to which I may be otherwise entitled, including but not limited to, claims for medical expenses and wages.

I understand that the School and its officers and employees are not waiving any immunities or defenses they may have under Texas or other applicable law.

I, the undersigned, have read this permission slip and release and have executed it voluntarily.

Signed this______ day of _____________, 201_. __________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature F____________________ M___________________ Father’s/Mother’s Work Number

__________________________ Home Number

______________________________________ ___________________________ Family medical coverage Policy Number

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Appendix B

St. Pius X High School Transportation Behavior Contract Students must remember that they are representing the community of St. Pius X High School when they are off campus. All guidelines, as stated in the SPX Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook, will apply to student behavior and conduct as passengers on SPX buses. These rules apply to behavior and conduct at pick-up and drop-off locations as well. In addition, guidelines specific to bus ridership follow. These rules of conduct are necessary for the safety of all passengers and for the maintenance of SPX buses.

1. Be on time. The bus cannot wait beyond the scheduled time of departure.

2. Do not get on or off the bus while it is in motion. Always wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.

3. Stay seated while the bus is in motion. Do not change seats or walk around the bus.

4. No food or drink will be consumed on the bus.

5. No Smoking or chewing tobacco is permitted on the bus.

6. Keep the tone of your conversations reasonably low. Screaming, yelling, or the use of profanity is not allowed.

7. Keep everything inside the bus. Heads, hands, legs, as well as athletic equipment, back packs, and clothing are to remain inside the bus, even when it is not in motion.

8. Do not throw anything from the bus or within the bus.

9. Do not talk to or otherwise distract the driver while the bus is in motion.

10. In the event of operational problems with the bus, students will remain on the bus until they are transferred to another SPX means of transportation.

11. The rear exit will be used only in the event of emergency.

12. Students will not write on, deface, or damage the bus. If a student accidently damages the bus, or notices defacing or damage to the bus, he should report such to the driver when the bus reaches its destination.

13. Students are responsible for maintaining areas around them and should ensure that there is no litter on the bus.

14. Students not registered as approved riders cannot ride on the bus. Student “guests� will not be allowed on the bus unless approved by the driver.

15. The bus driver is a representative of St. Pius X High School and is in charge of the bus. His/her directions and instructions should always be followed without complaint. The driver is required to report the names of students violating the rules here detailed or otherwise misbehaving in any way to the Dean of Students.

16. Determination of consequences, including the possibility of temporary or permanent suspension of bus riding privileges, will be the responsibility of the Dean of Students’ Office.

17. St. Pius X High School may discontinue service at any time based on student behavior, capacity, driver availability or other reason.

18. St. Pius X High School may change routes based on expediency, location of stops, student need or any other reason.

19. No student will be allowed to ride the bus without full annual payment of $1,000.00 and no refunds will be given for unused days. Reservations must be made by April 30, 2017.

The undersigned confirm that we have read, understand, and agree to comply with the above requirements for enrolling and participating in the SPX bus transportation program. ___________________________________ ________________________________ Student Signature Parent Signature ___________________________________ _________________ Student Name Printed Date 56

INDEX

Absences (Anticipated) ............................................................................. 19 Absences (Excessive) ................................................................................ 17 Absences (Extended) ................................................................................. 19 Academic Grievance Policy .................................................................... 12 Academic Information ................................................................................. 5 Academic Probation .................................................................................. 11 Acceptable Use Policy ............................................................................................. 35 Activities.................................................................................................... 44 Amendment to Handbook.......................................................................... 54 Announcements ......................................................................................... 51 Anonymous Communications ................................................................... 53 Asbestos..................................................................................................... 52 Athletics ..................................................................................................... 40 Athletic Agreement ................................................................................... 40 Athletic Eligibility ..................................................................................... 42 Athletic Grievance Policy.......................................................................... 43 Athletic Medical Policy ............................................................................. 41 Attendance ................................................................................................. 17 Auditorium ................................................................................................ 51 Behavior Agreement .................................................................................. 48 Blogs/Personal Websites ........................................................................... 36 Breathalyzer Test ....................................................................................... 24 Bring Your Own Device Program ............................................................. 37 Bullying ..................................................................................................... 24 Cafeteria/Commons ................................................................................... 50 Calculators ................................................................................................. 25 Campus Supervision ................................................................................................. 47 Cell Phones ................................................................................................ 51 Cheating ..................................................................................................... 28 Cheerleaders. ............................................................................................. 40 Close-Up .................................................................................................... 46 Co-Curricular Activities ............................................................................ 38 College Visitation ...................................................................................... 20 Concussions ............................................................................................... 42 Conflict Management ................................................................................ 30 Course Credit ............................................................................................. 10 Credit Information ....................................................................................... 5 Curriculum ................................................................................................... 5 Dances ....................................................................................................... 49 Deliveries ................................................................................................... 51 Demerits .................................................................................................... 21 Discipline ................................................................................................... 21 Disciplinary Action Due Process............................................................... 30 Dismissal/Expulsion .................................................................................. 22 Dismissal Appeal ....................................................................................... 23 Dominican Schools – Pillars ....................................................................... 3 Dress/Uniform Code .................................................................................. 34 Dropping/Changing Courses ..................................................................... 10 Drug Policy ................................................................................................................ 23 57

Drug Testing .............................................................................................. 24 Due Process .............................................................................................. 30 Emergency/Illness ..................................................................................... 19 Emergency Procedure ................................................................................ 53 Examinations ............................................................................................... 9 Examinations, Rescheduling ..................................................................... 10 Exemptions ................................................................................................ 10 Failure ........................................................................................................ 12 Fax Machine .............................................................................................. 51 Field Trips ................................................................................................. 48 Final Transcript ......................................................................................... 12 Financial Agreement ................................................................................. 14 Financial Aid ............................................................................................. 16 Financial Obligation .................................................................................. 16 Financial Commitments............................................................................. 16 Fines .......................................................................................................... 21 Fire Drills................................................................................................... 53 Foreword...................................................................................................... 2 Grad at Grad ................................................................................................ 3 Grade Changes............................................................................................. 9 Grade Point Average (GPA) ........................................................................ 6 Grade Point Values ...................................................................................... 6 Grading ........................................................................................................ 5 Graduation ................................................................................................. 11 Graduation Honors ...................................................................................... 7 Guidance Program ....................................................................................... 4 Gum ........................................................................................................... 25 Halls ........................................................................................................... 49 Health Records .......................................................................................... 48 History ......................................................................................................... 2 Homework Policy ........................................................................................ 9 Homework Requests .................................................................................. 19 Honor Cases............................................................................................... 21 Honor Code ............................................................................................... 25 Honor Pledge ............................................................................................. 27 Honor Roll ................................................................................................... 9 Ineligibility for Extra-Curricular Activities............................................... 16 International Thespian Society .................................................................. 46 Internet ....................................................................................................... 35 Laser Pointers ............................................................................................ 25 Letter Jackets ............................................................................................. 48 Lockers ...................................................................................................... 49 Lost and Found .......................................................................................... 49 Make-Up Work .......................................................................................... 18 Major Assignments/Papers .......................................................................... 9 Medication ................................................................................................. 20 Mission Statement ....................................................................................... 2

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National Honor Society ............................................................................. 44 Non-Uniform Dress ................................................................................... 31 Notification of Absences ........................................................................... 18 Off-Campus Behavior ............................................................................... 51 Official Records......................................................................................... 10 Organizations ............................................................................................. 44 Out-of School Suspension ......................................................................... 21 Parent/Guardian Cooperation .................................................................... 11 Parent-Teacher Communication ................................................................ 11 Parking Lots ................................................................................................................ 50 Parking Lot Sign-ups ................................................................................. 50 Perfect Attendance..................................................................................... 17 Permission Slip (sample) ........................................................................... 55 Philosophy and Goals .................................................................................. 2 Plagiarism .................................................................................................. 29 Pick-up and Drop-off ................................................................................. 50 Principle of Subsidiarity ............................................................................ 11 Probation.................................................................................................... 22 Progress Reports .......................................................................................... 9 Public Behavior ......................................................................................... 25 Public Display of Affection ....................................................................... 25 Publications ............................................................................................... 40 Publicity..................................................................................................... 38 Random Drug Testing ............................................................................... 24 Rank in Class ............................................................................................... 7 Required Fees ............................................................................................ 15 Retreat Program ........................................................................................... 4 Schedules ................................................................................................... 13 School Code................................................................................................. 5 School Messenger System ......................................................................... 54 School Property ......................................................................................... 25 School-Sponsored Trips ............................................................................ 48 Senior Blankets .......................................................................................... 49 Senior Prom ............................................................................................... 54 Senior Graduation/Awards Day ................................................................ 54 Service Program .......................................................................................... 4 Sexual Harassment Policy ......................................................................... 52 Sports ......................................................................................................... 40 Standard School Paper Heading .................................................................. 9 Student Council ......................................................................................... 39 Student Honor Board ................................................................................. 47 Student Searches ........................................................................................ 24 Study Lab Guidelines ................................................................................ 12 Summer School ......................................................................................... 12 Tardiness.................................................................................................... 20 Technology and Copyright Agreement (Student and Parent) ................... 35 Telephone Numbers (St. Pius X) ................................................................. 1 Textbooks .................................................................................................. 16 Title I & II ................................................................................................. 54 Tornado Drills ........................................................................................... 53 59

Transcript Request ..................................................................................... 10 Transportation Service............................................................................... 17 Transportation Behavior Contract ............................................................. 56 Transportation to School-Sponsored Athletic Events ............................... 49 Tryouts/Participation ................................................................................. 41 Tuition ....................................................................................................... 15 Uniform Code ............................................................................................ 31 Unscheduled Classroom Visits .................................................................. 11 Verification of Enrollment ........................................................................ 47 Visitors ...................................................................................................... 51 Withdrawal from School ........................................................................... 12

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