Cathedral High School 2013-2014

Parent/Student Handbook

Revised 7/29/13 1309 N. Stanton El Paso, Texas 79902 (915) 532-3238

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................... 3 The Christian Brothers ........................................................................................................................ 3 History .................................................................................................................................................. 4 Academic Integrity ............................................................................................................................... 4 SECTION I: Governance, Administration, and Parent Organization................................................. 5 SECTION II: Admission and Tuition ................................................................................................... 7 SECTION III: Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................ 9 SECTION IV: General Procedures ..................................................................................................... 15 SECTION V: Attendance Procedures ................................................................................................ 18 SECTION VI: Student Regulations ..................................................................................................... 20 SECTION VII: Discrimination/Harassment/Bullying Policy ................................................................ 23 SECTION VIII: Daily Regulations ....................................................................................................... 26 SECTION IX: Uniform ......................................................................................................................... 28 SECTION X: Disciplinary Procedures ................................................................................................ 31 SECTION XI: Grievance Procedure ................................................................................................... 33 SECTION XII: School Sponsored Trips.............................................................................................. 36 SECTION XIII: Student Rights ............................................................................................................ 36 SECTION XIV: Service and Academic/Extracurricular Activities ...................................................... 37 SECTION XV: Athletic Extracurricular Activities ................................................................................ 38 Revision by Principal ........................................................................................................................... 39 Appendix .............................................................................................................................................. 40 Parent Statement of Understanding ................................................................................................... 60

CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL 2013 2014 Parent/Student

INTRODUCTION
Cathedral High School is a Catholic School in the Lasallian tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. It is a part of Cathedral High School, Inc. a non-profit organization. The school complies with the policies, rules and regulations of the Corporation and the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department. The local school board assists the Corporation and the Principal. The Texas Catholic Conference Accreditation Commission accredits the school. The school functions as an integral part of the Diocese and encourages and provides opportunities for ministry within the parish and wider community.

MISSION STATEMENT
Cathedral High School of El Paso, Texas, is a Catholic High School for young men, in the Lasallian tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a religious order of teachers founded in France in 1679 by St. John Baptist de La Salle. It is in the spirit of Lasallian Christian education that the following Mission Statement is presented. Cathedral High School exists to teach minds and to touch hearts. Cathedral exists to help young men develop their spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, physical, and cultural gifts in the Lasallian tradition of Catholic education. Within an environment of Christian fellowship and high expectations, students are educated to nurture their individual promise and creative gifts in order that they may contribute productively to the Church, the local community, and the world.

Cathedral High School Goals: To enhance personal moral development; To prepare our students for the Churchs ministries; To promote an appreciation for lifelong learning; To teach students to deal with success as well as failure; To foster physical fitness and sportsmanship; To promote and encourage community service.

THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS

The Christian Brothers, officially known as the Brothers of the Christian Schools, had been charged with the administration of the educational ministry at Cathedral High School since its opening from 1925 to 1996. Saint John Baptist De La Salle in France founded the Brothers in 1679, responding to the need he saw; young men needed to be brought in off the streets and given a moral and practical academic education. The Brothers spread rapidly not only throughout France but also throughout Europe. In 1845, the Brothers came to the United States and founded Calvert Hall in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1859, the Brothers opened St. Michaels College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the presence of the Christian Brothers in the western United States was established. Brothers serving at Cathedral high School belong to the New Orleans-Santa Fe Province. Today, the Brothers number over 5,000 members in eighty countries, including successful educational ministries in the United States and Mexico. Today, Cathedral has three Christian Brothers on the faculty and staff.

HISTORY
Through the efforts of Bishop Anthony Schuler, the Reverend Robert OLoughran, and Mr. William Fryer, the Christian Brothers were invited to open a school for young men in El Paso in the 1920s. Cathedral High School was established in September of 1925 and housed in what was then the Catholic Community Center of El Paso. Only the second floor of the building at 1309 North Stanton Street was used for school activities until the mid 1950s when the School expanded throughout all four floors. The Christian Brothers, officially known as the Brothers of the Christian Schools, had been charged with the administration of the educational ministry at Cathedral High School since its opening from 1925 to 1996. Lasallian lay leadership has taken over as Cathedrals top administration, but the Christian Brothers presence in the classroom, administrative posts, and support staff continues to be a vital aspect of the school. Cathedral has withstood the trials of the Great Depression and four wars. In spite of such difficulties, over 5,000 young men have graduated from Cathedral since 1927. The Class of 1928 was the second smallest class, with six graduates. The largest classes to date were the classes of 1998 and 1999 with162 graduates.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Cathedral High School prides itself in preparing young men to meet the social and moral challenges they, as students, will encounter throughout their lifetime. Academic honesty is highly valued at Cathedral High School, just as it is at any college or university. To that end students will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate another student who does. Plagiarism is cheating (see page 21, III, #4). All of the following are considered plagiarism, but not limited to: Turning in someone else's work as ones own. Copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit. Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks. Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation. Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit. Copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of ones work, whether a student gives credit or not (fair use rules). Most cases of plagiarism can be avoided, however, by citing sources. Simply acknowledging that certain material has been borrowed, and providing your audience with the information necessary to find that source, is usually enough to prevent plagiarism. Students enrolled in the Cathedral College Early Admission Program additionally agree to be bound by the rules and regulations governing the El Paso Community College, including the colleges academic integrity policies.

PARENT INFORMATION
It is imperative that parent records be kept up to date. Parents must update their address, phone numbers, email, etc., as soon as they change. Cathedral must be able to contact a parent or guardian during the school day in case of an emergency.

SECTION I GOVERNANCE, ADMINISTRATION, AND PARENT ORGANIZATION

I. CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL, INC.:
Cathedral High School is a Catholic School in the Lasallian Tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. It is a part of Cathedral High School, Inc. a non-profit organization. This Corporation is governed by a Board of Directors, of which the Bishop of El Paso is the Chairman. The Chairman of Cathedral High School, Inc., in the name of the Corporation Board, appoints members to the Cathedral High School Advisory Board.

II. CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The Board of Directors of Cathedral High School, Inc. have delegated to the Cathedral High School Advisory Board, the authority to formulate policies with the Principal to propose budget, tuition and fees to the Corporation for approval. The Advisory Board helps to develop the five- year plan for the school, and promote the school to the general public.

III. ADMINISTRATION:
A. The Principal who is appointed by Cathedral High School, Inc administers Cathedral High School. B. The Chairman of Cathedral High School, Inc., in the name of the Corporation Board, makes appointment of the Principal, Christian Brother or non-Christian Brother, after receiving recommendations from the Christian Brother Provincial and the Cathedral High School Advisory Board. C. The Administration of Cathedral High School, for the 2012-2013 school year, is: Principal ........................................................................................................................ Bro. Nick Gonzalez, F.S.C., M.A. Academic Assistant Principal ............................................................................................... Mrs. Aurora Lujan, M.Ed. Dean of Men ....................................................................................................................... Mr. Michael Woznicki, M.Ed. D. The Administration of Cathedral High School is assisted by an Administrative Staff for 2012 2013, consisting of: Director of Information Technology .............................................................................................. Mr. Jacob A. Estrada Director of the Center for Advance Studies ....................................................... Chief Justice Richard Barajas (Ret.) Athletic Director...Mr. Hampton Hurt Alumni Coordinator............................................................................................................................ Mrs. Luz Ulrickson Business Manager Mrs. Silva Meraz Development Coordinator ..... Director of Public Relations ... Director of Admissions ..Mr. Vito Cancellare Registrar .......................................................................................................................................................Mr. Dan Flores Senior/Junior Counselor....Mr. Luis Lujan M.Ed. Sophomore/Freshmen CounselorMr. Jose Yaez M.A. Plant Manager ................................................................................................................................... Mr. Fernando Sierra

IV PARENTS ASSOCIATION PTSAA (Parents, Teachers, Students, Alumni, and Associates).

A. Cathedral High School has established a Parents Association. The purpose of the Parents Association is to facilitate relations between parents and the school. Contact the school for more information at (915) 532-3238. Time Certain Meetings: TBA by Parents Association.

SECTION II ADMISSION AND TUITION

I. ADMISSIONS:

A. Cathedral High School admits students regardless of race, color, ethnic or national origin. The school accepts students with disabilities to the extent that the school is able to academically service the student.

B. Eighth Graders who apply for admission into Cathedrals Freshman Class must take the High School
Placement Test. The Placement Test is not an admissions test. It is for placement purposes only. Priority for admission to Cathedrals Freshman Class is given to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Eighth Graders attending a parochial elementary school in the Diocese of El Paso, Younger brothers of students presently attending Cathedral High School, Sons of Alumni of Cathedral High School, Eighth Graders who have relatives presently attending or who are relatives of Alumni of Cathedral High School.

C. A transfer student may be placed on academic or disciplinary probation for the first year if their academic or disciplinary records reflect consistent past performances of academic or disciplinary problems. D. All students enrolling in school for the first time must present an original birth certificate, social security card, immunization record and report card or transcript from his previous school. The student must also have a physical examination (Appendix A). E. Re-admission Policy: Students who transfer and would like to be readmitted will have their cases reviewed on an individual basis. It is the general policy that Cathedral High School will not accept students transferring during their senior year (12th grade). Each case will be reviewed on an individual basis. Every transfer student will take a drug test administered by Cathedral High School. An interview will be required. II. TUITION FEES: A. If tuition is financed with FACTS, there is an additional fee of $120 in lieu of interest. B. If there is a balance due when school begins, there will be a late fee charge of $120.

C. A student may be suspended from school for an unpaid balance. Grade reports, transcripts and all other records will be held until all accounts are paid in full. If a student withdraws or is removed from Cathedral, the tuition will be prorated for 180 days. D. There is a graduation fee of $150.00 for Seniors. E. All students will be charged for workbooks, but not textbooks unless lost, stolen or vandalized. F. Other fees for classes, laboratory, and activities may be charged.

G. Under limited circumstances, and with prior approval, a student may be authorized to enroll in college-level courses taught on the campuses of either the University of Texas at El Paso or the El Paso Community College. In the event that the privilege to enroll in such courses is extended to a

student, the student will be responsible for payment of ALL TUITION and fees to either the University of Texas at El Paso or the El Paso Community College. Requests to take college-level courses at either the University of Texas at El Paso or the El Paso Community College will be considered only after the student has met ALL TUITION and fee requirements for Cathedral High School.

SECTION III Graduation Requirements

A Cathedral High School student may earn any one of three institutional diplomas. Unless otherwise authorized by the Principal, in writing, a student must earn his final seven (7) senior credits in residence at Cathedral High School and may not transfer any credits to Cathedral High School during the students final year. Diplomas awarded are as follows: I. Standard High School Program A. Credits. A student must earn at least 26 credits to complete the approved Standard High School Program. B. Core Courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following: 1. 2. 3. Religionfour credits (one credit for every year at Cathedral High School) English language artsfour credits (to include English I, II, III, IV) Mathematicsfour credits (to include Algebra I and II, Geometry) Students must take a math course every year at Cathedral High School. Sciencefour credits (to include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and an additional approved laboratory-based science course) Social Sciencefour credits (to include World History Studies, World Geography Studies, U.S. History Studies since Reconstruction, U.S. Government/Economics (.5 credit each) ) Health educationone-half credit Physical educationone and one-half credit Business Computer Information Systemsone credit Speechone-half credit

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10. Academic electivesFour and one-half credits (the credits must be selected from the approved list of general academic elective courses shown in Section IV below, or as approved by the Academic Vice-Principal prior to enrollment in the course). Foreign Language and Fine Arts credits are considered elective credits under this diploma. C. Note that graduation from any high school in the State of Texas with no more than a Standard Diploma may adversely affect admission to higher education and/or disqualify a student from receiving certain forms of college financial aid. Both parents and students are required to meet with academic counselors prior to the student being allowed to matriculate toward a Standard Diploma. II. Recommended High School Program A. Credits. A student must earn at least 28 credits to complete the Recommended High School Program. B. Core Courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following: 1. Religionfour credits (one credit for every year at Cathedral High School)

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English language artsfour credits (to include English I, II, III, IV) Mathematicsfour credits (to include Algebra I and II, Geometry, and Pre-calculus) Students must take a math course every year at Cathedral High School. Sciencefour credits (go include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and an additional approved laboratory-base science course) Social Sciencefour credits (to include World History Studies, World Geography Studies, U.S. History Studies since Reconstruction, U.S. Government/Economics (.5 credit each) ) Health educationone-half credit Foreign Languagethree classroom credits (any three levels of the same language) Example: Spanish I III or Spanish II-IV Physical educationone and one-half credit Business Computer Information Systems one credit

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10. Fine arts and Humanitiesone credit (Speech may not be substituted) 11. Speechone-half credit 12. Academic electiveone-half credit (the credit must be selected from the list of general academic electives courses shown in Section IV below, or as approved by the Academic Vice-Principal prior to enrollment in the course) III. Distinguished High School Program A. Credits. A student must earn at least 28 credits to complete the Distinguished High School Program. B. Core Courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following: 1. 2. Religionfour credits (one credit for every year at Cathedral High School) English language artsfour credits (to include English I, II, III, IV)

3. Mathematicsfour credits (to include Algebra I and II, Geometry, and Pre-calculus)
Students must take a math course every year at Cathedral High School. 4. Sciencefour credits (to include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and an additional approved laboratory-based science course) Social Sciencefour credits (to include World History Studies, World Geography Studies, U.S. History Studies since Reconstruction, U.S. Government/Economics (.5 credit each) ) Health educationone-half credit Foreign Languagethree classroom credits (any three levels of the same language) Example: Spanish I III or Spanish II-IV Physical educationone and one-half credit

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Business Computer Information Systems one credit

10. Fine Arts and Humanitiesone credit (Speech may not be substituted) 11. Speechone-half credit 12. Academic electiveone-half credit (the credit must be selected from the approved list of general academic elective courses shown in Section IV below, or as approved by the Academic Vice-Principal prior to enrollment in the course). C. Advanced measures. A student also must complete any combination of four of the following advanced measures, each of which must focus on demonstrated student performance at the college or professional level. The student may select a combination of four or more advanced measures from the following three options: 1. original research/project that is a. b. judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriated audience; and related to the required academic curriculum as set forth in this student handbook, submitted may not be used for more than two of the four required advanced measures.

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test data where a student receives a. a score of three or above on any College Board Advanced Placement Examination; or a score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT Score shall count as only one advance measure regardless of the number of honors received by the student; or

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college early admissions courses with a college G.P.A. of 3.0

IV. General Academic Elective Courses A. Students may select electives from any of the following previously approved courses: 1. 2. 3. English language artsJournalism MathematicsAdvanced Math, Calculus ScienceConservation Biology, AP Biology, Infectious Diseases

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Social ScienceIntroduction to Psychology; Introduction to Business, Introduction to Sociology; Mastering Academic Excellence, State and Local Government, Principles of Microeconomics, Court Systems and Practices; Fundamentals of Criminal Law. Technology ApplicationsOther than Business Computer Information Systems. Fine Arts and HumanitiesArt I, Art History, Choir, Introduction to Philosophy.

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V. GUIDELINES: A. Cathedral High School may accept transfer credit from a recognized accredited institution for the following courses taught in elementary/middle school: Speech (.5 credit), Health (.5 credit), first year foreign language (1.0 credit), keyboarding as an elective credit (.5 credit) Math Policy placement based on Accuplacer Exam. VI. GRADING SYSTEM: A. The Cathedral High School is using the INFORMATION NOW (INOW) School Management System. Parents can access their son/sons grades, attendance, discipline, etc., 24 hours a day. Student information is available as soon as it is entered in the system. Cathedral will not send out progress reports since parents can access the information thru the Parent Portal of INOW. Please contact the Registrar if you do not have a username and password for the Parent Portal. If you do not have access to the internet, you may come to the registrars or Guidance Counselors office and have a progress report printed for you. B. I-Now is real-time electronic grade book available for parents to access at their convenience. It is part of Cathedral's commitment to make parents partners in their son's education. It is the responsibility of parents to schedule to receive a brief training and/or obtain a password from the Registrar. This system cannot help you to assist your son if you do not use it.

C. Grade reports will be distributed to students at the end of the first, and third quarters on the day designated in the school calendar. Grade reports will be mailed at the end of the fourth quarter. Arrangements for REMEDIATING FAILED COURSE WORK MUST BE MADE IN THE SUMMER OF THE SAME ACADEMIC YEAR. Students not completing remediated courses can be readmitted only with the Principals permission. These will be considered on a case by case basis. If readmitted the student would be on Academic Probation (as described on page in D). Failures in Religion must be made up in the summer of the same academic year or a student may not return to Cathedral. D. Academic Testing: All students are tested annually with standardized tests; the Iowa test series, PSAT, ACRE, EXPLORE, and PLAN. The level counselor sends results of these tests home to the parents. Parents are encouraged to save these results. Students are tested regularly during the course of the school year. Comprehensive exams are given at the end of each semester. E. Academic Probation Policy refers to the conditional re-admission of a student with a deficient academic record at CHS based on a contractual agreement between the student, his parents, and the school. Fulfillment of the agreed upon conditions will result in the elimination of the probation. Violation of the agreement may result in asking the student to withdraw at the end of a grading period; the Principal will evaluate each case individually. Any student performing at a less than satisfactory level can be placed on academic probation at any point of the academic year.

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ACADEMIC/BASIC COURSES AP/HONORS/EA COURSES a. b. c. d. e. 93 100 85 92 77 84 76 70 69 0 A B C D F All AP and Honors classes will have 8 points added to grade on transcript. On Early Admission classes, 8 points on transcript will be given upon approval by Early Admissions Coordinator.

Report card grades are given in numbers as indicated above. Credits are granted by semester. A student receives a semester credit (.5), if the average for the two quarters is at least 70 percent. Courses are either one or two semesters in duration. Credit for a single semester course is noted under diploma requirements. High School credit for early admission courses is determined as above. College credit for the early admission courses will depend on college requirements and approval. Honor Classes: AP/Honors classes: students in these classes are to attain and maintain an 85 percent in class AS SEMESTER AVERAGE in order to acquire the additional honors 8 points at the end of the semester for transcript purposes only. STUDENTS FALLING BELOW the 85 PERCENTILE will be allowed to stay in the AP/Honors class; however, these students will NOT acquire the additional 8 points at the end of each semester. The teachers have agreed to teach multi-level, multi-task both percentage level students in these AP/Honors classes. G. Students failing a semester must retake class/classes during summer school. If a student fails the first semester of a full year course, he will be exempted from summer school for that semester if he passes the second semester and the average for his first and second semester is a least 70 percent. Grades earned in Cathedrals summer school will replace the failed grade as follows: Summer School Grade a. b. c. 70 79 80 89 90 and above Replaced Grade 70 75 80

Ed Options is a web-based educational recovery program for students who fail a semester(s) of his course work. It is offered during the school year after the first semester to seniors. It is also offered during summer school. During the school year students will recover before school from 7:00-8:00 AM and after school, 3:15-4:15 PM, Monday through Thursday, in the Broillet lab. Six weeks will be given to complete the program. Attendance will be monitored and the students progress will be closely watched by the classroom instructor and Mr. Flores, as the schools Registrar. Cost will be determined by Administration. During summer school each subjects semester remediation will be offered in two hour increments for three weeks per semester course. There are no Holidays taken during summer school. Students are expected to attend every day of the three weeks. Students failing remediation course during the summer may be required to retake the course again during 0 period of the school year. Cost will be determined by Administration.

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For both the school year and summer school a student must maintain an average of 80% for all course work completed on Ed Options and pass the final with a70% or higher to complete the course. A successful completion of this program will replace his failing grade according to the sliding scale: d. e. f. g. Recovery Grade 90 and above 80 - 89 79 -70 Replacement Grade 80% 75% 70%

Students who attend a summer school other than Cathedral High School Summer School must bring verification of passing grades from an accredited institution in the courses they failed if they are to return to Cathedral High School. H. Class Rank is determined numerically from the Grade Point Average (GPA). Cathedral High School returned to a 100-point numeric system as opposed to a 4.0 letter system. Students in Advanced Placement and Honors, and Early Admission Classes receive eight additional points on transcripts only, not on quarter grade reports. Top Ten is awarded to 10% of each graduating class with the highest GPA. I. Graduation Students will not participate in the Baccalaureate and Commencement Ceremony if all their academic requirements are not fulfilled and/or there is any amount due Cathedral High School.

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SECTION IV GENERAL PROCEDURES

I. School Offices hours on regular school days are opened from 7:30 AM 4:00 PM. Classroom Hours: First bell rings at 8:00 AM, followed by the tardy bell at 8:05 AM. All students must be picked up by 4:00 PM. II. Crisis Management: A. Evacuation-In case of a required evacuation student/faculty/staff will assemble at the St. Patrick Cathedral Church parking lot to wait for bus transportation to the designated meeting point at St. Joseph Elementary, 1300 Lamar, 915/566-1661. Parents will be notified. B. Lock down Situation-Parents will be notified. III. Messages for Students: Only emergency messages will be delivered to a student through the Attendance Office. Procedural matters (e.g., when and where a student is to be picked up by a parent or a guardian) should be taken care of at home before the student leaves for school. Parents are not to call student on cell phone during school hours as this is a violation of the cell phone policy. IV. Appointments with Administrators: Parents are to call the school for such appointments. Administrators may not be available due to other commitments if parents simply drop in for a meeting. V. Parent/Teacher Conferences: All teachers have a preparation period during the school day, as well as time before and after school. If a conference is desired, please telephone the school for an appointment with either the teacher or the guidance counselor, who will arrange a meeting. VI. Newsletter: Cathedral High Schools newsletter The Shamrock will be available on-line. The calendar for the month and activities for the month will be included along with the newsletter. VII. Library A. All students are encouraged to use the library as a place to inform and enrich their lives and to provide them with lifetime skills. All students have access to the library and are able to check out books and use reference materials in preparing reports. Proper school Id. must be provided. B. Students are responsible for all books signed out of the library. Fines will be charged for books returned late, lost or damaged. C. Access to computers in the library is for research. Internet usage when not supervised by a teacher is reserved for use before/after school and at level lunch time (See appendix C). D. Cell phones are not allowed in the Library at any time, including before and after school. VIII. Student Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Students have access to the school computers and the Internet (before/afterschool, and level lunch). See computer/internet usage policy in back of handbook (Appendix C). By signing the Handbook Statement of Understanding you are agreeing to this policy. IX. Lunch Program

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A. Students may purchase lunch tickets from Finance Manager before school and during lunch in the cafeteria. B. Menus are published at the beginning of the week and will be posted online. X. Accidents A. Student accidents: Each student is insured under the Student Insurance Plan. The parents insurance coverage for the student is the primary and the student insurance will pick up some out of the pocket expenses. Should the parents not carry insurance on their son then the student insurance becomes the primary carrier. Forms are available in the school office. Additional 24-hour coverage may be purchased for the student by the parent. B. Emergency Card: At the beginning of each school year parents will be asked to complete an Emergency Card (Appendix E) on each student attending the school. The information requests the parent(s) or guardian(s) home and work numbers, others to be contacted should the school not be able to reach the parent(s) or guardian(s) home and work numbers, the students physician, the students dentist, and other pertinent medical information, e.g. allergies existing medical problems, etc. Parent(s) are requested to notify the school should any of the information change throughout the course of the school year. XI. Illness and Emergencies A. Any student, while at school, which has a temperature of 99.6 or above must be sent home. B. No student may have medication, whether prescription or over-the counter, in his possession on school grounds during school hours. Students whose physician requires them to carry medications such as an inhaler or an EpiPen on their person at all times, may do so, if both a physician and parent consent is on file in the school nurses office. Medication Permit Forms are available in the Attendance Office. (Appendix F). C. Any student who must take medication during school hours, whether prescription or over-thecounter, is to bring it to the Attendance Office before school starts. All medications must be sent to school in the original container with the original label. The medication must be accompanied with a Medication Permit Form giving instructions for administering the medication, and be signed by the parent/guardian and physician. Medication Permit Forms are available in the Attendance Office. (Appendix F) XII. AIDS Policy Students with Aids will be allowed to continue in the school setting under ordinary circumstances. Decisions affecting students who have tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or who have been diagnosed with AIDS will be made on a case-by-case basis in cooperation with physicians, parents, and public health officials. Regulations regarding students who have HIV and AIDS are based upon current medical knowledge and law and will be subject to continual review. Students with AIDS shall not be excluded from attending school for reason of the infection unless the following exceptional conditions are evident as determined by a medical advisor, the Principal, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the students physician and the students parent(s) or legal guardian(s). The Chairman of the Board of Directors may appoint additional persons if he deems it appropriate and necessary. A. The student is incontinent or is unable to control drooling;

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B. The student is unusually physically aggressive, with documented history of biting or harming others. The Principal will determine appropriate and feasible educational programs to be afforded a student with HIV, or AIDS who is excluded from school. Employees with AIDS will be allowed to continue in the school setting under ordinary circumstances. Decisions affecting employees who have tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or who have been diagnosed with AIDS Related Complex (ARC) and/or AIDS will be made on a case-by-case basis in cooperation with physicians, and public health officials. Regulations regarding personnel who have HIV, ARC, and AIDS are based upon current medical knowledge and law and will be subject to continual review. XIII. Health Records A. A Medical History (Appendix B) is maintained on each student from the day of entrance until the day of withdrawal. B. Annual screening is done for vision, hearing, dental and scoliosis as well as height and weight. C. Parents are required to fill out a health questionnaire at the time of registration and present the necessary documentation regarding immunizations. D. ALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL BEFORE PRACTICING OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY SPORT XIV. Rights of Non-Custodial Parents Non-custodial parents have the right to information about their sons academic progress. If a non-custodial parent wishes to see the student, it must be with the permission of the custodial parent unless the divorce decree states otherwise. It is up to the custodial parent to present to the school a copy of that portion of the decree stating visitation rights. XV. Drug Policy Cathedral High School has a mandatory drug testing policy, in which all students are subject. A drug test will also be administered on an individual for reasonable suspicion. Students will be discretely called down to the nurses office where a small hair sample will be taken for analysis. Student refusing to take the drug test will be suspended from school until the drug test has been administered. Only the Principal and Dean of Men will know the results. The parents of any student testing positive will be called to discuss interventions to change this self-destructive behavior. Such students will be retested within 95 days after the first test. A positive test anytime after the first test during a students stay at Cathedral High School will be taken as a choice made by that student not to abide by Cathedrals guidelines and selects to withdraw.

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SECTION V ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES I. Definition of Student Absences: Parents must notify the school before the school day ends at 4:00 P.M if a student will be absent. Contact Attendance Office by: Phone (915) 532-9432 E-mail mflores@cathedral-elpaso.org Walk-in

Regular attendance is necessary for the best learning environment & promotes the schools work ethic in creating punctual hard working Catholic men. II. Excessive Absences: A. Ten days or more absences per semester, is considered excessive B. Students exceeding 20 days absent for the academic year will result in immediate loss of eligibility in sports/club functions. C. Students exceeding 20 days absent will also result in loss of credit or graduation. Each case will be handled individually with the Principal making the final decision. III. 3 categories of absences Category I. Excused absences that DO NOT count towards loss of credit BUT require proper documentation: Observation of religious holidays. Please call or contact the attendance and clearly state that it is a religious holiday. College visits (limited to 2 days per school year). Quarantine or long-term illness (3 or more days); accompanied by a doctors note for verification. Death in the immediate family, family illness, family issue or serious emergency. Mandated court appearance; accompanied by a note from the court with the date and time of appointment. School-sponsored field trips and exchange trips. Disciplinary suspensions (excused for attendance purposes; not excused for make up work pg. 22). Medical appointments. School Business.

Category II. Excused absences that DO count towards loss of credit: Short-term illness (2 days). Family vacation. College visits beyond the 2 school day limit. Drivers test.

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Category III. Unexcused absences, ALL of which DO count towards loss of credit: Absence that is not explained by same day phone call or email to the attendance line from the parent or guardian. (Excessive) Traffic, car troubles, or bridge problems. (Excessive) If a student is driven to school by a parent, sibling or friend and that driver is late or did not show up Excessive reasons in general will be determined by the Dean of Men. Oversleeping. Ditch Day: In the event of a senior ditch day or when over 10 percent of a given class level is not present at school a 3rd party document will be required to excuse absence (Example: doctor's note, dental, court, police, immigration, and military).

Tardys & Students late to school after 8:05. Students must obtain a tardy slip if arriving at school after 8:05 from the attendance office in order to be admitted to class. If the student does not get processed properly through the attendance office, he will not be admitted to class. A student is considered absent to a class period if he has missed 20 or more minutes. Each student who arrives late to school without an approved excuse must sign up for a detention with the Dean of Men to be served that day (excused and unexcused reasons are indicated above). 3 Detentions equals a Suspension. Parents have till 9:00AM to excuse an approved tardy for first period.

Tardy Definition: If a student is not in the designated area for class when the tardy bell rings. V. Unexcused Absence and Truancy A student is considered truant if he is: A. Absent from school without permission. B. Leaves school grounds without permission of an administrator: Principal, Assistant Principal, and the Dean of Men. C. Absent from class without permission. D. If a students absence is unexcused or truant, he is subject to suspension or can be called before the Discipline Board. VI. Effects of Absences on Grades A. Make-up work will be allowed for excused or requested absences. It is the students responsibility to contact his teachers and his counselor for all make-up work. A minimum of one school day of makeup time is allowed for each days absence (e.g., three (3) days absence = three (3) days to make up work). Failure to make up the assigned work by the deadline agreed upon by the teacher and the student will result in a failing grade for that work. B. Make up work may not be allowed for an unexcused absence.

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Permit to Leave School A. A parent is required to call and send a note to the school if a student is leaving early. A permit is issued the morning the student is to leave early. These permits are issued between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., from the Attendance Office. (Absentee reports are distributed to teachers during second period with this information). With the above authorization, the student at the time of departure will show his permit to his teacher for dismissal from class. At no time is the student to leave the school grounds without proper authorization. (See Attendance Policy, page 18). B. Parents, requests for make-up or early administration of semester final exams may not be allowed if an absence is other than medical (doctors note required). C. Student Release Request from an Outside Source: If an outside agency, such as a law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Social Services requests that a student be released to an agent of such a department, Cathedral High Schools policy before releasing a student is as follows: 1. A parent or legal guardian gives permission to release the student the school will obtain the requesting officials badge and photo identification. The law enforcement agency will be contacted to verify the authenticity of the person and the reason for the request. A written record will be made containing information as the visitor, purpose of the visit, and the name of the people contacted by phone for verification.

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SECTION VI STUDENT REGULATIONS

I. Behavioral Expectations and Student Responsibilities
Cathedral High School students will enhance their self-esteem and others by subscribing to the following standards of behavior; failure to adhere to expectations may result in a detention. A. Attending school daily, except when ill or otherwise lawfully excused, and being on time for all classes. B. Being prepared for each class with appropriate materials and assignments. C. Refraining from running, pushing, punching, kicking, or jumping in class rooms or hallways. D. Expressing opinions and ideas in a respectful manner and raising a hand to be recognized in class. E. Being aware of all rules and regulations for behavior and conducting themselves accordingly. F. Assisting school authorities in operating a safe school and reporting all unsafe conditions.

G. Demonstrating an attitude of respect toward others by conducting themselves in a courteous manner at all times. H. Respecting school property and the property of others. I. J. Living up to the same expectations at any school related activity on or off campus. Returning school correspondence which requires parent signature to confirm parents review of documents such as: Progress reports, report cards, teacher correspondence to parents or administrative correspondence to parents.

II. Search of Students Belongings A school administrator may properly conduct a search of the students personal belongings or vehicle for the following reasons: A. If the administrator has a reasonable suspicion that a crime or offense has been or is in the process of being committed. B. A reasonable cause to believe that the search is necessary to maintain school discipline or enforce school policies. Where there is suspicion that a crime involving the possession or sale of drugs, weapons and the like are involved, law enforcement officials will be contacted. Notification of the law enforcement officials will be discretionary in other instances. III. Suspension or Expulsion (Major Offenses) A. Students who commit or are involved in any of the following may be subject to suspension or expulsion.

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Destruction or Defacing of School Property: Destroying or defacing school property, the property of another student or of a school employee. The student will be held responsible for the repair, refurbishment or replacement of the damaged property. Fighting: Fighting on school grounds or during school-related activity which are on or off campus. Stealing: The theft or attempted theft of any schools property, students property, or employee property, including borrowed school property for which the student agrees to be responsible, such as library books, athletic equipment, etc. If it was lost or stolen, the student will replace it. Cheating: Cheating is totally unacceptable behavior at Cathedral. For such conduct, the student will receive failing grade and Disciplinary Referral. The teacher will communicate with the parent/guardian regarding the cheating. Cheating of more serious nature, i.e. theft of an exam will warrant a Discipline Board hearing. Unauthorized parties: It is prohibited for students to distribute information or sell tickets on school grounds or at any school functions concerning parties at which alcohol or drugs will be available. False Alarms: Prank telephone calls indicating a bomb threat, or setting off false fire alarms. Student to student and student to adult harassment: Is a very serious violation (see appendix J). Habitual misconduct which is disruptive of the learning process or seriously detrimental to the safety of all in school or to the moral well being of the school. Refusal to obey reasonable directives, order, rules or regulations.

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10. Violation of any applicable Penal Law or ordinance. 11. Engagement or participation in any activity or conduct which is in serious violation of the Roman Catholic ethic or which attempts to promote teachings contrary to those of the Roman Catholic ethic, e.g., alcohol, tobacco, sex. 12. The school is designated as a tobacco, alcohol and drug free campus. Students may not sell, purchase, use or possess tobacco products, drugs/drug paraphernalia (including lighters and/or matches) or alcohol on the school campus or at school sponsored events. 13. Plagiarism: See page 4, Academic Integrity. Plagiarism is cheating. See #4 above. 14. Threats: Threats of any kind against physical or emotional well being of any individual are taken seriously. This includes threats to other students as well as faculty or staff. 15. Internet Users on campus shall not intentionally access proxy websites for inappropriate or unauthorized websites that violate any of the rules and regulations of Cathedral High School. 16. Selling or giving away (for profit or otherwise) of any food items on campus unless specifically authorized by the administration. 17. Harassment of any student or staff through the use of email, web pages, or social network sites such as Facebook, MySpace, etc. 18. Internet Infraction: Anything that compromises the mission of the school that can be viewed online.

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B. Automatic Expulsion: Section 37.015 of the education Code requires the Principal of each Diocesan elementary and secondary school to report certain activities to the El Paso Police Department if such activities are determined to have occurred on school grounds or at a school sponsored event. The activities listed in the statue include, but are not limited to: 1. Terroristic threats: Where a person threatens to commit any offense involving violence to any person or property with intent to place any person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. Person making the threat is capable of carrying out the threat and the person against whom the threat was made was actually place in fear of serious bodily injury. The use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance, drug, paraphernalia or marijuana. a. Drug Testing: A positive result on a second testing at any time during a students stay at Cathedral High School will result in automatic expulsion. A drug test will be administered on any student for reasonable suspicion.

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Weapons: in conjunction with Federal and Texas Law, the possession of any knives or guns (including BB, pellet, air guns, starter pistols, any shock devise) on school grounds or at any school-related activity. If a student brings a firearm to school, the school is required to expel the student for a period of no less than one year. Once a report is made, the El Paso Police Department will investigate and determine whether to criminally charge the student who was reported. Even if the investigation does not result in a criminal charge, the school will suspend or expel, depending on the circumstances, any student who is determined to have committed an act which triggers a report. The Principal will make a report in writing and shall be delivered to the El Paso Police Department no more than two school days after the allegations become know to the Principal. Prior to releasing any report, the Principal shall provide the Superintendent with a draft report and personally discuss with the Superintendent the scope and results of the investigation. Students who are expelled may appeal the expulsion to the Superintendent who may decide to impose a lesser form of punishment.

IV. Temporary Removal from Class may be invoked if a student is persistently disobedient or seriously disrupts the class. A. Temporary Removal from Class 1. Temporary removal from class shall be considered an extreme disciplinary measure and shall be employed rarely and judiciously. When a temporary removal from class is invoked, the following steps need to be taken: a. The Teacher has a conference with the student within 24 hours of the removal; b. The Teacher calls Parents/Guardians informing them of incident and reason(s) for removal within 24 hours of removal;

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c. Teacher informs Dean of Men within 24 hours of removal; d. Dean of Men informs Parents/Guardians of possible disciplinary action on the student. B. Suspension 1. 2. The Principal, Dean of Men, or Assistant Principal may suspend a student. Suspensions will be at home or in school. Suspensions may be for one, two, or three days. a. A suspended student will not be permitted to make-up the class work, homework, or tests due while suspended. b. Students will receive a zero for anything due on the day of suspension. c. A student can, however turn work in that is assigned on the day of suspension, but due on a different date. It is the students responsibility to get eligible work. d. Suspensions are not excused absences; no additional days will be given to make up eligible work. 3. When suspensions are invoked, the Principal, Assistant Principal or The Dean of Men will notify the parents or guardians in writing (letter or E-mail) or by phone of: The reason for the suspension, the duration of the suspension, and the requirements for reinstatement. When a suspension takes place, the student is suspended from all school activities for the suspension, unless given permission by the Principal.

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Section VII Discrimination/Harassment/Bullying Policy

I. Cathedral High School hereby adopts the Safe Environment Program as promulgated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso. Further, the reporting requirements of potential or suspected child abuse as mandated by the statutes of the State of Texas are acknowledged as controlling and taking precedence over any policies outlined in this handbook. Accordingly, in case of doubt regarding any possible sexual misconduct in which a child is the victim, such incident shall in all cases be immediately reported to the proper civil law authorities.

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Cathedral High School is committed to providing a learning environment that is free from harassment. Harassment of any student by any other student, or CHS staff member is prohibited. The school treats allegations of harassment seriously and will promptly investigate such allegations and take appropriate corrective action. A complaint of harassment does not, in and of itself, create the presumption of wrongdoing. However, all substantiated acts of harassment will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination or removal. Students found to have filed false or frivolous charges may also be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Harassment occurs when an individual is subjected to treatment which is hostile or intimidating because of the individuals race, creed, color, national origin, religion, physical disability, gender or any other status protected by applicable law. Harassment can occur any time during school-related activities (whether on or off campus) or when a student is present on campus. It includes, but is not limited to, any or all of the following:

A. VERBAL HARASSMENT: Derogatory comments and jokes; threatening words spoken to another person. B. PHYSICAL HARASSMENT: Unwanted physical touching, contact, assault, deliberate impeding or blocking movements, or any intimidating interference with the normal work or educational environment. C. VISUAL HARASSMENT: Derogatory, demeaning or inflammatory posters, cartoons, written words, drawings, or gestures. D. HARASSMENT VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS/MEDIA: Inappropriate comments, images, suggestions or remarks sent via electronic means or posted on electronic media. This includes but is not limited to:

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Inappropriate comments sent via cellular phone, posted on electronic bulletins, or posted on social media pages (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.). This includes comments that are offensive to another individual or are derogatory in nature towards Cathedral or members of the Cathedral High School staff. Inappropriate images sent via cellular phone, posted on electronic bulletins, or posted on social media pages (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.). This includes posting of images that are sexual in nature, images that are contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church or images that are contrary to Lasallian Core Principles.

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT: Includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when any or all of the following occurs:

A. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implied as a term or condition of a students academic status or progress. B. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a student is used as the basis of academic decisions affecting the individual. C. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individuals academic performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.

IV.

Specific examples of sexual harassment can include, but are not limited to:

A. Making unsolicited sexual advances and propositions. B. Using sexually degrading words to describe an individual or an individuals body. C. Displaying sexually suggestive objects or pictures. D. Telling inappropriate or sexually related jokes. E. Making reprisals, threats of reprisals or implied threats of reprisals following a negative response to sexual advances or granting or withholding benefits in exchange for sexual favors or refusal to participate in sexual conduct. F. Electronic harassment such as sexting or other inappropriate remarks about another student or staff of Cathedral High School using social media sites on the Internet, email, or blogs.

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It is the responsibility of Cathedral High School to:

A. Make all faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and parents aware of this policy and the commitment of the school towards its strict enforcement . B. Remain watchful for conditions that create or may lead to a hostile or offensive school environment. C. Establish practices designed to create a school environment free from discrimination, intimidation, or harassment.

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All forms of discrimination, harassment, and bullying are not tolerated and may be cause for removal from Cathedral High School. This policy shall apply to all activities on school property, all schoolsponsored events, whether at school or off-campus, and off-campus when it causes a student to suffer discrimination, harassment or bullying.

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It is the students responsibility to:

A. Conduct himself in a manner which contributes to a positive school environment. B. Avoid any activity that may be considered discriminatory, intimidating, or harassing. C. Consider immediately informing anyone who engages in inappropriate conduct toward him that the behavior is offensive and unwelcome. If the student is uncomfortable informing the individual of the offensiveness of his behavior, the student may skip to the next step. D. Report all incidents of discrimination or harassment to a teacher or administrator. E. If informed that he is perceived as engaging in discriminatory, intimidating, harassing or unwelcome conduct, to discontinue that conduct immediately.

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SECTION VIII DAILY REGULATIONS

I. Areas Requiring Faculty Supervision: Students are forbidden to be in the following areas without faculty supervision: classrooms, the auditorium, gyms, school patios, parking lots, cafeteria, P.E. locker room and front of school before and during school hours. Vehicles: Vehicles must be used with extreme caution, especially in the vicinity of the school. Students are held responsible for their actions. Students are not allowed to park in the faculty/staff parking lot or in the area reserved for the faculty/staff of St. Patrick School. Students parking on Cathedral property must complete Student Parking Form (Appendix L) with the Dean of Men. Students who park illegally on city streets are subject to the appropriate city designated penalties. At no time during school hours will students be allowed to go to their vehicles without an Administrators permission. Students are responsible for their cars and possessions in their cars. Administrators may search vehicles if there is probable cause, dealing with drugs, etc. Lunch: Cathedral High Schools campus is closed. Students may not leave the campus at lunchtime. They may gather only in the cafeteria and alley. Students are responsible for neatness, cleanliness, and orderliness when eating in the cafeteria and alley. Food, Beverages, and Chewing Gum: Food and beverages are forbidden to be consumed in the main buildings. Drinks must be in non-breakable containers. The cafeteria and the lower patio are the only areas where food and beverages are allowed. Chewing gum in school is always prohibited. Lockers: Each student assigned a locker may store clothing and textbooks in it. In order to maintain a quiet atmosphere for class, the students will be allowed to go to their lockers only at specified times. The school reserves the right to inspect lockers at any time. Students are responsible for the condition, contents and cleanliness of the lockers assigned to them. All lockers are the property of Cathedral High School. The following regulations pertain to lockers. A. Students should place a personal lock on the lockers assigned to them. B. Lockers and school desks, which are school property, may be searched for just cause. VI. Items NOT Allowed in School

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The following are forbidden in school and items listed will be confiscated. Cathedral is not responsible for lost or stolen property. A. Personal computers (laptops, tablets, etc., except as authorized by administration for the use in classrooms), MP-3 players, IPods, laser pointers, disc players, game players, games on calculators, etc. If confiscated during school hours, a $30 fine will be charged for their return. 1. EA (Early Admissions) Kindles can only be used in EA classes.

B. Books or magazines, which feature any sexual material. C. Incendiary devices (i.e., fireworks, matches, explosives, lighters, etc.). D. Water guns, water balloons, cap guns, whistles and any kind of noisemakers.

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E. Pagers and Beepers and/or cell phones must be turned off on campus, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If confiscated during school hours, a $30 fine will be charged for its return. Payment will only be accepted before and after school by the Chief Financial Officer. Phones can be picked up before or after school only, from the Dean of Men. VII. Lost and Found: Cathedral provides a lost and found department located in the Dean of Mens Office. Anyone finding any articles, books, clothing, etc. should turn them into the Dean of Mens Office. Anyone losing any items should check with the Dean of Mens Office (The school is not responsible for lost items). Participation in Religious Exercises: Students are required to participate in the religious exercises of the school. This includes class retreats. Fire and Emergency Drills: Fire and Emergency Drills are held in compliance with City and State requirements. When the emergency alarm is heard, all work is to be immediately suspended. All persons within the buildings are to leave the buildings as quietly and quickly as possible. In each classroom fire and emergency evacuation routes will be posted on the bulletin board. Do not close doors and windows when leaving the buildings. Do not turn off light switches. Visitors: No Student should invite a visitor to Cathedral unless he has approval of a member of the Administration. All visitors who have been approved must have a Visitor Pass to be obtained from the Administrative Office. Visits by students from other schools to classes must also have the advance approval of the teacher of those classes. Campus Activities: Students are not allowed the use of school facilities for activities or meetings of any kind unless supervised by a faculty member. No after school extra-curricular activities or meeting may begin before the time designated on the daily schedule. All Extra-Curricular Activities: All students are urged to participate in extra-curricular activities. A. Sports eligibility progress reporting will take place the sixth week of the Fall and Spring semester followed by three week progress reports. If a student-athlete is failing two or more classes then he must sit out the next game, tournament, travel, or state competition. Players are also not allowed to suit out or be on the bench during competition, but players may still practice with the coach's approval. A student-athlete will be eligible to compete once I-Now verifies that they are failing only one or no classes after they sit their next game, tournament, travel, or state competition. They are cleared only by the Dean of Men. A student-athlete must continue to sit out competition until they are cleared by the Dean of Men. B. The purpose of the non-participation is not a punishment but in recognition of the fact that academics come first and the student may need the time to learn to manage his studies.

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Section IX. Uniform

I. Appearance: The clothing and grooming of the Cathedral High School student should reflect an attitude of self-respect and respect for his school. All clothing, apparel, and accessories (examples: key chains, wallets, backpacks, stickers, patches, and wrist bracelets and so on) must not promote alcohol, be sexually suggestive, promote drug use, tobacco or anything contrary to the Catholic values of Cathedral High School on school grounds or at any school-sponsored events (Section VI, Pg. 21. Major Offenses 11 and 12). The principal will make the final decision on matters of appearance. Students out of dress code will be afforded the following opportunities to correct dress code infractions (Detentions will be given): A. Change into appropriate uniform (if available on campus ); B. Parents bring appropriate uniform to school; C. Item purchased in the Cathedral High School Bookstore and charged to students/parents account. II. Normal Uniform Days: Dress pants/shorts purchased through the Cathedral Bookstore will be the only pants/shorts allowed. Pants are always to be worn at waistline with the belt visible. Sagging is not allowed. A belt must be worn. Pants/shorts cannot be cut up or frayed at the bottom. Uniform shirt with Cathedral Logo will be the only shirt allowed. Shirts may be purchased through the school bookstore. Only solid white t-shirts may be worn beneath all shirts. Shirt must always be tucked in. Cathedral sweatshirts/hoodies sweaters are the only acceptable apparel in the colder months. They are sold in the Cathedral High School Bookstore. III. Irish Standard Dress Code Days (Formal Dress): A. WHITE, LONG SLEEVED SHIRT and tie with a blazer or sweater must be worn. In recognition of their position as leaders and role models at CHS, Senior level students are required to wear their blazers. Only SOLID white T-shirts under shirts are allowed. B. Uniform pants (Long Cathedral pants only, no shorts). C. Dress Shoes as described below, item VII (See Appendix K). D. A black or brown leather belt must be worn. IV. Shoes: Shoes should be dress leather with hard soles. Shoes must be a solid black or brown. Socks must be worn with shoes (See Pictures in Appendix K). The following cannot be worn at school: A. Sandals, work boots, military style boots, slipper-style or back-less shoes, suede style tennis shoes, bowling (two tone) style shoes, white, beige, or any other color shoes may not be worn, Bedroom slippers, Shoes with Velcro straps. Tennis shoes or canvas deck shoes (tennis shoes may be worn during P.E., only),

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Blue and Gold Dress Code Days (School Spirit Dress): A. School Spirit class T-shirts, Cathedral sport shirts, jerseys, polos, etc. (Shirts must be Cathedral). B. Jeans, school shorts or school pants (no holes/appearance of holes) No baggy or saggy pants are allowed. C. Tennis shoes (no sandals, flip flops, etc.)

VI.

Free Dress Days (Casual Dress): a. Free Dress days are similar to Blue and Gold days except students do not have to wear Cathedral shirts. Clothing worn must not promote alcohol, be sexually suggestive, promote drug use, tobacco or anything contrary to the Catholic values of Cathedral High School on school grounds or at any school-sponsored events. Tennis shoes can be worn, but no sandals, flip-flops, etc. Students can wear jeans/warm ups and shorts if they are not baggy/saggy or have the appearance of holes. If theme related, free dress must comply with the theme. Example: wearing green for St. Patrick's Day or wearing pink for breast cancer awareness.

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No facial jewelry, make-up, nail polish, body piercing nor related jewelry may be worn at school. A. This includes tongue piercing and eyebrow piercing. Body tattoos must be covered.

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IX.

Hair must be kept short, must not be below the top of the collar, over the eyes or ears in length, must be neat, not bushy and in its natural color; outlandish styles (such as Emo hairstyle, new punk, punk styles, spike, alternative or gothic styles or any other current style not approved by administration) are not allowed. Sideburns must be straight down the face and no longer than the bottom of the ear. Logos, words or designs may not be shaved into the sides of the head. Exceptions are made for special events such as spirit week, homecoming, etc. Beards or mustaches are not allowed; student must be clean shaven at all times with no facial hair, including peach fuzz.

Sideburns cannot go past the bottom of the ear.

X. No caps or hats are allowed on campus or in the building; any cap/hat brought on campus by a student will be confiscated. Sunglasses are not to be worn inside the building during school hours.

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SECTION X DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

I. Detention Slips: A student who misbehaves in classroom (disrespectful to teacher, offensive language, interrupts instruction, etc.) will receive a detention by their teacher to be served before or after school, in their classroom. Detention takes precedence over any extra-curricular activity (sports, clubs, etc.). After three detentions the student will be suspended or visit the Discipline Board for habitual misconduct or refusal to obey reasonable directives (Section VI, Pg. 22. Major Offenses 8 and 9). Failure to attend detentions will be corrected with another detention by the teacher for missing the previous detention. Failure to attend the second detention will receive a referral for habitual misconduct or refusal to obey reasonable directives (Section VI, Pg. 22. Major Offenses 8 and 9). The Dean of Men must receive the yellow part of the detention for documentation. Disciplinary Referrals: Referrals may be issued to students by teachers for repeated infractions of school rules or for infraction of major regulations (See Section VI, Pg.22). These forms are filled in by the teacher (Appendix G) and given to the Dean of Men after contacting the parent or guardian through means of writing (letter or email) or phone call about the infraction. Receiving a Disciplinary Referral will result in a Suspension or a Discipline Board. Discipline Board: A student will ordinarily have to appear before the Disciplinary Board if he violates a major regulation as stated in the student handbook, exhibits a pattern of disruptive behavior, or has acquired 3 Suspensions. The Discipline Board is a committee of members chosen by the Dean of Men to assists the principal in discerning discipline plans or explosions for students (See Section IV, Pgs. 21 to 22, III). A. Before the Discipline Board meets: 1. 2. 3. The Dean of Men will notify the parent(s) and student both in writing and phone call. The Discipline Board will be held no later than five (5) days after notification. The Discipline Board will meet with both parent(s) and student at a time determined by the Dean of Men.

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B. Discipline Board Hearing: 1. The hearing will be conducted in a sensitive and professional manner; the parent(s) and the student will be treated with dignity and respect. Following the meeting with the student and parent(s), the Discipline Board will meet privately with the Dean of Men to discuss recommendations to be made to the Principal. The student will remain off campus after the meeting until the Principal notifies the parents of his decision.

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C. In Expulsion proceedings the Principal will:

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Confer with the student, the teacher(s), the parent(s) or guardian(s), the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of El Paso, Board Delegate regarding the problem. Advise parents of the decision made and of their right of appeal. Inform the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of El Paso, the Bishops authorized Cathedral High School, Inc., Board Delegate in writing, of the expulsion, the date thereof, together with a description of the problem and a summary of the case.

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SECTION XI GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

I. Policy Statement: Cathedral High School has determined that the best interests of Parents, Students, School Board Members, Administrators, Teachers and other employees of the school will be served if a Grievance Procedure is created to provide an orderly and fair process for the resolution of complaints. Cathedral High School wishes to provide an opportunity for individuals to be heard. The administration of this school has established and maintains procedures through which the parents of students may seek redress from a policy, regulation, or decision that is perceived to work hardship on an individual or group. In all cases students and/or parents/guardian will present student grievances. If parents speak on behalf of their son then the student(s) must be present. The primary aim of this procedure is to set forth a guide to establish procedures for any grievance, that is, to provide fair notice and fair hearing of the matter. Translators will be provided if necessary. II. Failure to Follow Procedure: A parent/guardian or student will forfeit their right to be heard if they fail to follow the grievance procedure as outlined in the policy. III. Definitions:

A. Administrator: The term shall mean any person who occupies the position of Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Men of the school. B. Employee: The term shall mean any person who is employed by the school and who is not an administrator. C. Grievance: As used in this procedure a grievance shall mean a complaint regarding any action taken by a teacher or administrator toward a student in the enforcement of discipline, policies, and/or regulations. D. Chairman of the Board of Directors: This term shall mean the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cathedral High School, Inc. E. Parent/Guardian: This term shall mean any person who is the parent of a student by reason of birth or adoption, or is the managing conservator of a student, or is the duly appointed guardian of the student. F. Principal: This term shall mean the person who is serving as a duly appointed Principal of the school.

G. Student: This term shall mean any person who is a full time student at the school. H. Superintendent: This term shall mean the person who is serving as the duly appointed Superintendent of Schools of the Diocese of El Paso. I. Teacher: This term shall mean any person who is employed by the school as a full or part time instructor.

IV. Non-Discrimination No person shall be discriminated against because of filing or participating in the grievance procedure, and no reprisals of any kind shall be taken by the school against any person because of participation in the grievance procedure.

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The school will provide a student or guardian/parent, with a grievance form upon a request made on a school day during regular business hours. V. Processing Grievances A. Informal Resolution/Conciliation 1. It is intended as policy to resolve disputes at the lowest possible administrative level in a cooperative Christian atmosphere. The process is not intended to be adversarial in nature. To that end, prior to using the steps set forth below, a parent or guardian shall meet with the person against whom the student has a grievance. If the matter is not then settled to the grievants satisfaction, the grievant shall present the grievance in accordance with the procedures outlined herein.

B. Formal Process The following are steps in the formal grievance procedure: 1. A written statement (Appendix H) of the complaint including a brief summary of the initial conference shall be submitted to the principal and to the person about whom it is being filed against with five (5) school days following the occurrence of the event on which the grievance is based. All grievances shall be filed using the form attached hereto, shall be fully completed, signed and dated by the parent/guardian or student filing the same. The signature of the Principal shall evidence the filing of each grievance. No grievance shall be processed until the form has been completed in full. The school will provide a parent/guardian or student with a grievance form upon requests made on a school day during regular business hours. If the grievance is lodged against the Principal, notification shall be made in writing to the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of El Paso and the Cathedral High School, Inc., Board Delegate. The Principal will set a date for hearing the aggrieved party and provide a minimum of 48hours notice. Student grievances shall be filed by their parents or guardians; at the hearing both student and parents or guardians will be present. The person filing the grievance and the person against whom the Grievance is directed shall be informed that: a. All parties have the right to appear in person and present their own cases; b. All parties have the right to testify to facts and opinions which are relevant; c. All parties have the right to present documentary evidence regarding facts and opinions which are relevant; d. The person filing the grievance will be allowed no more than one (1) hour to present the grievance through personal testimony, and documentary evidence; e. The person against whom the grievance is directed will be allowed no more than one (1) hour to rebut the grievance through personal testimony, and documentary evidence.

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The Principal will provide a written response and decision to the complaint within three (3) school days after conclusion of the hearing. If the aggrieved party is not satisfied with the decision of the Principal, the aggrieved party must notify the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of El Paso with three (3) school days of receipt of the decision of the Principal. A form for notifying the superintendent may be obtained from the school. The superintendent will render her/his decision within ten (10) school days of receipt of the decision being questioned. If the aggrieved party is still not satisfied with the decision of the Superintendent, an appeal may be made to Cathedral High School Inc., Board Delegate within three (3) school days of the decision of the Superintendent. A form for notifying the Board Delegate may be obtained from the school. Authorized Cathedral High School Inc., Board Delegate will review all documentation of the grievance procedure. The authorized delegate will either adopt the findings of the superintendent or will set a date for hearing the grievance within seven (7) school days of the authorized delegate receipt of such an appeal.

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7. In the event of a hearing before the authorized delegate, both parties will appear before the
authorized delegate together and make an oral presentation of the written statements presented to the authorized delegate. The aggrieved party will make the first presentation. At no time is there to be cross-examination or direct discussion between parties to the grievance. The authorized delegate will render his decision in writing within five (5) school days of the hearing. 8. The decision of the authorized Cathedral High School, Inc., Board Delegate is the final decision of the school.

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SECTION XII SCHOOL SPONSORED TRIPS

School Sponsored Trips: Cathedral High School students on a school sponsored trip (educational, athletic, etc.) must be accompanied by a school representative (e.g., teacher, coach or administrator) and by one other adult (administrator, teacher, coach, or parent of a Cathedral student). No student may participate in a schoolsponsored trip unless the school administration or the school representative has obtained a parental consent form (Appendix I for student travel) signed by the students parent prior to the trip.

SECTION XIII STUDENT RIGHTS

I. Confidentiality/Privacy: Every student has a right to confidentiality and privacy. Under no circumstances, unless required by law, will information be shared with a teacher, counselor, or administrative personnel, or to anyone person unless the student and/or parent(s) permits the school to do so, especially if the information shared by the student with the above is clearly personal. II. Verbal and/or Corporal Punishment: No student at Cathedral is to be treated inhumanely or addressed in a degrading manner. All are to be treated in a respectful manner therefore, the use of corporal punishment is always forbidden. III. Initiation: Cathedral High School does not hold initiation of Freshmen, other levels, nor any other group (i.e. sports and other organizations). IV. Information: The student must always be clearly informed of what is expected of him in the school and in the classroom. The right to inquire and to seek clarity and direction is always guaranteed and must be done in an appropriate manner and with written consent. V. Guidance Services: Should a student need the professional services of a counselor then the school office will provide the parent with a list of potential counselors.

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SECTION XIV SERVICE AND ACADEMIC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

I. Schedule of Activity: Moderators, sponsors and officers must clear the organizations schedule of activities (i.e., meetings, dates, places, trips, guest speakers, etc.) through the Assistant Principal. A. Service Organizations: Cathedral students are encouraged to join the following service organizations: Lasallian Youth ......................................................................................................................................................... Irish for Mary............................................................................................................................................................. Chivalry Club ................................................................................................................................................... TBA STUCO (Student Council) ..................................................................................................................Aurora Lujan Recycling Club .......................................................................................................................... Mary Alice Shashy Zoo Pep Club ............................................................................................................................................................. B. Academic Organizations: Cathedral students are encouraged to join the following academic organizations: Art Honor Society ...........................................................................................................Michelle Chauvin-Archut French Honor Society....................................................................................................................... Sylvia Moreno National Honor Society ...................................................................................................................... Aurora Lujan Spanish Honor Society ....................................................................................................................Martha Garibay Math Honors Society..Brisa Bermea Science Honors Society.Mary Alice Shashy Mock Trial ................................................................................................................................................................. Speech and Debate ................................................................................................................................................... MAES Club.Brisa Bermea Robotic Club ....................................................................................................................................... Brisa Bermea Pre-Med ..................................................................................................................................... Aurora Lujan Thespians & Drama Club ................................................................................................Michelle Chauvin-Archut Chess Club ...............................................................................................................................................Peter Salas Future Business Leaders of America ............................................................................................ Christine Lucero From time to time Cathedral High School will offer additional opportunities to students based upon interest and availability of sponsors. The same rules of participation govern these activities as well. Students are, at times, invited to participate in various civic and religious contests. Participation is encouraged, but not required. In some cases, the student will be expected to pay for overnight trips. Eligibility: Sports/Clubs eligibility progress reporting will take place the sixth week of the Fall and Spring semester followed by three week progress reports. If a student-athlete/participant is failing two or more classes then he must sit out the next game, event, tournament, travel, or state competition. Players/Participants are also not allowed to suit out or be on the bench during competition, but players/students may still practice with the coach's/administrators approval. A student-athlete/participant will be eligible to compete once I-Now verifies that they are failing only one or no classes after they sit their next game, tournament, travel, or state competition. They are cleared only by the Dean of Men. A student-athlete/participant must continue to sit out competition until they are cleared by the Dean of Men.

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SECTION XV ATHLETIC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

I. Extracurricular Athletic Activities
A. Cathedral High School pays the league fees for the schools participation, provides equipment, coaches, and in some cases the uniform. B. In some cases the student will be expected to pay for an overnight trip. C. Cathedral students are encouraged to join the following athletic organizations: Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track Rugby

D. ALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL BEFORE PRACTICING OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY SPORT. E. Rules & Responsibilities form for students/travel Appendix O. II. State Qualifying: Cathedral High School will participate in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) league play-offs: bi-district, regional, and finals. III. Varsity Letters: To be eligible to receive a letter, the student athlete must participate in two (2) varsity sports in the same year or in one (1) varsity sport for two (2) consecutive years. Requirements for earning a varsity Letter: A. Baseball: must play in one-third (33.3%) of the total games played during the season. B. Basketball: must play in fifty percent (50%) of the games played in the season. C. Cross Country: must run in five (5) major meets and participate in the State Cross-Country Meet. D. Football: must play in fifty percent (50%) of the quarters played during the season or be a regular on one of the specialty teams, or at the discretion of the head coach and Athletic Director. E. Golf: must play in six (6) tournaments and participate in the state meet. F. Soccer: must play in fifty percent (50%) of the games played in the season.

G. Swimming: must swim in fifty percent (50%) of swim meets at the varsity level. H. Tennis: must play in fifty percent (50%) of tennis matches at the varsity level I. Track and field: must participate in fifty percent (50%) of track meets at the varsity level.

IV. Trainers and Managers are also eligible for awards.

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A. Trainers: must work a minimum of two (2) seasonal sports or one (1) year-round sport. B. Managers: must work a minimum of three (3) years in a seasonal sport or two (2) year-round sports. V. Eligibility for participation: A. Sports eligibility progress reporting will take place the sixth week of the Fall and Spring semester followed by three week progress reports. If a student-athlete is failing two or more classes then he must sit out the next game, tournament, travel, or state competition. Players are also not allowed to suit out or be on the bench during competition, but players may still practice with the coach's approval. A student-athlete will be eligible to compete once I-Now verifies that they are failing only one or no classes after they sit their next game, tournament, travel, or state competition. They are cleared only by the Dean of Men. A student-athlete must continue to sit out competition until they are cleared by the Dean of Men.

PRINCIPAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND THIS HANDBOOK AT ANY TIME WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY.

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APPENDIX

Appendix A ............................................................................................... Physical Exam Form Appendix B ......................................... Medical History (reverse side of physical exam form) Appendix C ............................................................................ Computer/Internet Usage Policy Appendix D ................................................................................... Tuition Agreement Contract Appendix E ........................................ Emergency Card (Medical & Emergency Information) Appendix F ............................................................................... Medication Per mission Letter Appendix G ............................................................. Referral/Detention/Admit Slip/Tardy Slip Appendix H ................................................................................... Grievance Procedure Forms Appendix I............................................ Parent/Guardian Permission for Student Travel Form Appendix J ................................................................................Student to Student Harassment Appendix K ............................................................................ Acceptable/Unacceptable Shoes Appendix L ............................................................................................. Student Parking Form Appendix M ......................................................................................................... Bell Schedule Appendix N ...Parents Statement of Understanding Appendix O .Sports Travel Wavier

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Appendix B

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Appendix C
Computer/Internet Usage Policy In order to be allowed access to the Internet through the schools computers, students agree to abide by the following CHS Internet rules: 1. All use of the Internet must be in support of education and research, and consistent with the mission and policies of Cathedral High School. Users will not give anyone any passwords. They will not give out any personal information (real name, address, phone number, school name, parents information, etc.). The student must abide by the rules of any network being used/accessed. Any use of the Internet through school computers for commercial (profit) use, political lobbying, tampering of any outside network or database, playing games, participation in chat groups or for any illegal activity is prohibited. Malicious use of the Internet to harass other users, introduce viruses, infiltrate protected computer systems, use other peoples accounts or passwords, or other anti-social behavior is prohibited. Users shall not intentionally obtain illegal copies of copyrighted software, music or other materials. Users shall not intentionally make any changes to school computer configurations without proper authorization Use of the Internet to access or transmit obscene, pornographic, violent/ or otherwise objectionable material is prohibited. If a student mistakenly accesses inappropriate information, immediately telling a faculty member will protect the student from losing Internet privilege. Users will not download files to the computers. Any information can be printed out instead.

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10. Students understand that access may be limited, depending on the number of other students wanting Internet access. Students with no Internet at home have priority over those with access at home. A class with its teacher always has priority usage. 11. A student and/or his parents will pay for any costs, liability or damages caused by a student. 12. Students will immediately notify a faculty member if they see a possible problem. 13. Plagiarism, on Internet may result in suspension for one day and zero on course work. Dual Credit students will be dropped from Dual Credit status to regular status if your class schedule allows. 14. Students shall not intentionally access proxy websites for inappropriate and/or unauthorized websites. Students agree, by signing the Handbook Statement of Understanding, if they violate any points of the internet policy, or otherwise abuse their Internet privileges, this will result in their exclusion from any further use of the school computers and subjected to other school disciplinary action including, but not limited to:

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A. Privileges removed B. Dropped from Honors, AP, or dual credit course. C. They understand that they may also incur federal or state legal action. Parents Internet Permission School Internet use will allow students the opportunity to access and share information and communicate through the school computers with countless computer networks and databases throughout the world. Students will be able to access documents and literature from thousands of educational and government agencies. With this educational opportunity also comes responsibility. Parents should understand the terms of the student policy. It is extremely important that these rules are followed. Inappropriate use of the schools computers or Internet material may result in the loss of the privilege to use this educational tool, in addition to disciplinary and legal measures. Parents should be aware that in addition to a great wealth of useful information and outright wonders on the Internet, there also exists some unacceptable material. The school computers may not filter out all of these items. Also, because the school has a limited number of Internet computers, preference on individual use is given to students who do NOT have access to the Internet on their own. All classes may use the Internet for research at any time with the supervision of their teachers. By signing the Handbook Statement of Understanding, parents give their son/sons permission to access the Internet through the schools computers. Parents will not hold Cathedral High School or any of its personnel responsible for their sons accessing any objectionable material or causing any type of damage. Parents may withdraw their approval at any time in writing to a school administrator or the librarian.

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Appendix D

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Appendix E

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Appendix F
Cathedral High School Medication Permit Form
Only necessary medication (such as for epileptics, asthmatics, diabetics, or ADD/ADHD) may be given at school. All medication should be given outside of school hours if possible. Three times a day medication should be given before school, after school, and at bedtime for optimal coverage. If necessary, medication can be given at school only under the following conditions: If medication is needed in order for the student to remain in school, this form must be completed by the parent/guardian, sign by the physician, and returned with the medication to the school office or nurse. All medicine, including over the counter", must be prescribed by a doctor or dentist and must be in the original container and labeled with a current pharmacy prescription label. The pharmacy can supply two labeled bottles for this purpose. Medications sent in baggies or unlabeled containers will not be given. The parent is responsible to bring all medication to the clinic/office and to pick up unused medicine or it will be destroyed. Antibiotics will not be given at school by school personnel. If the parent feels the antibiotic must be given during the school day, the parent may come to the school office/clinic and administer it. All medications must be kept in a locked cabinet/drawer, in the school office/clinic. Students whose doctors written instructions require them to carry an inhaler on their person may do so. A second inhaler must also be kept in the clinic for use as needed. If a student allows another person to Use the inhaler, the privilege of carrying ones inhaler may be revoked for both parties involved. Only the school nurse and/or the parent may perform nebulizer treatments in school. Non-medical personnel are not permitted to administer this treatment. To the nurse of: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ School Name of Student: _________________________________________________________ Grade: ____________ Room: ________________

Name of Medication: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dosage and Directions for giving: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Beginning Date: ____________________________________________________ Ending Date: _____________________________________

I hereby request that the medication specified above be given to the above named student, and that the medication may be given by someone other than a medically trained person. I realize that the school does not have to agree to allow medication to be given to a student by school Personnel. I understand that the school's agreeing to allow the medication to be given is for my benefit and the students benefit. Such agreement by the school is adequate consideration of my agreements contained herein. In consideration for the school agreeing to allow the medication to be given to the student as requested herein, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the CHS School, its servants, agents, and employees, including, but not limited to the parish, the school, the principal, and the individuals giving the medication, of and from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or in any way connected with the giving of the medication or failing to give the medication to the student. Further, for said consideration, I, on behalf of myself and the other parent of the student, hereby release and waive any and all claims, demands, or causes of action against CHS School, its agents, servants, or employees, including but not limited to the school, the principals, and the individual giving or failing to give the

medication.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______________________________________________________ Signature of Physician: ___________________________________________________________ (Stamped Signature not Accepted) Physician`s Telephone number: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________ Date: __________________

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Appendix H
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FORMS
Information on person filing Grievance 1. Name: ___________________________________________________________ 2. Address: _________________________________________________________ 3. Home Telephone: ___________________________ Business Telephone: __________________________ 4. Are you a Parent/Guardian of a Student or of Students? _________________________________________________ 5. If you are a Parent/Guardian of a Student, what is the Students full name: ________________________________________________________ B. Complete the following concerning the person about whom the grievance is Directed against. Name: _________________________________________________ 2. Is this person a Teacher or Administrator:__________________________________________ 3. Describe the Grievance: (attach additional pages if necessary) _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________________ Signature of Student ___________________________________________________ Signature of Parent ___________________________________________________ Receipt of the foregoing Grievance is acknowledged ___________________________________________________ Signature of Principal ___________________________________________________ Date received by Principal

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Appendix J
Student to Student Harassment I. The Policy A. It is the policy of the Diocesan Board of Education to maintain learning and working environment that is free from any type of harassment. No student associated with the programs of the school shall be subjected to any type of harassment. B. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student to harass another student through conduct or communications as defined below. C. Each administrator shall be responsible for promoting understanding and acceptance of and assuring compliance with board policy and procedures governing harassment within his or her school. II. Definition of Harassment A. Harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability constitutes discrimination and, as such, violates civil law and the policies of the Diocesan Board of Education. B. Harassment is verbal or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of his/her race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability, or that of his/her relatives, and that:

1. has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment; or

2. has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individuals performance or educational opportunities.

C. Harassing conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. epithets, slurs, negative stereotyping, or threatening, intimidating, or hostile acts such as: bullying, assault, blocking/impeding or any other physical movement that relates to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability; and written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability and that is circulated within or placed on walls, bulletin boards, or elsewhere on premises where the educational program operates. Office of Education Policy 5331.1 Diocese of El Paso

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D. The standard for determining whether verbal or physical conduct relating to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability is sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a hostile or abusive environment is whether a reasonable student or person in the same or similar circumstances would find the conduct intimidating, hostile, or abusive. It is not necessary to make a showing that the victim was psychologically harmed. E. Prevention is the best tool for the elimination of harassment. Harassing conduct may be challenged even if the complaining person is not specifically the intended target of the conduct. Each school will provide the faculty and students with annual in-servicing and lessons related to this topic.

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III. Procedures A. Any student who alleges harassment by another student of an educational program governed by the Diocesan Board of Education files a complaint in writing directly to his or her teacher or principal. The complaint shall describe the perceived violation, name the perpetrator, and identify any potential witnesses to the incident. B. Retaliation against a student is strictly prohibited. C. The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the accused, will be respected consistent with legal obligations and with the necessity to investigate allegations and to take corrective action when this conduct has occurred. The principal shall investigate the matter to determine if the complaint is substantiated. If substantiated then the principal will take appropriate action. IV. Sanctions A. A substantiated charge against a student in any educational program governed by the Diocesan Board of Education shall subject that student to disciplinary action, which may include suspension or expulsion, consistent with the student discipline code. V. Notifications A. Notice of this policy will be incorporated in Parent/Student Handbooks.

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Appendix K

ACCEPTABLE SHOES
Solid Black or Solid Brown Dress Shoes Tie ups, Loafers, Leather Boat Shoes, and Cowboy Boots.

Figure 1- Black or Brown Dress Tie ups Loafers

Figure 2 - Black or Brown Dress

Figure 3 Black or Brown leather Boat Shoes

Figure 4 Black or Brown Cowboy boots

(Must be worn with school pants)

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Appendix K Continued UNACCEPTABLE SHOES

Figure 3 cloth/canvas shoes

Figure 4 - Shoes with Velcro Straps

Figure 5 Sandals

Figure 6 - Tennis Shoes/Sneakers

Figure 7 Work Boots

Figure 8 Slippers

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Appendix L

Student Parking Form

School Year 2012-2013

Student Last Name: ________________________________First Name: _________________________ Address: ________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Phone (Home) ____________________________________Phone (Cell) _________________________ Email Address ____________________________________ Grade: __________________________________________Home Room: Year: ___________________ Make: __________________ Model: ____________________________ Color: ___________________License Plate #: ________________________ State:______________

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Bell Schedule # 2 Bell Schedule # 1 NEW SCHEDULE REGULAR 50 MIN 8:00 8:05 8:55 9:00 9:50 9:55 10:45 Warning Bell 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period PEP RALLY 40 MIN PERIODS 8:00 8:05 8:45 8:50 9:30 9:35 10:15 Warning Bell 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period

-------------------------------------------------10:20 10:50 10:20 11:00 10:55 11:35 11:05 11:35 4th lunch 9th and 11th 4th Period 10th and 12th 5th Period 9th and 11th 5th lunch 10th and 12th

-------------------------------------------------10:50 11:20 10:50 11:40 11:25 12:15 11:45 12:15 4th lunch 9th and 11th 4th Period 10th and 12th 5th Period 9th and 11th 5th lunch 10th &12th

----------------------------------------11:40 12:20 12:25 1:05 1:10 1:55 2:00 3:00 6th Period 7th Period 8th Period PEP RALLY

-------------------------------------------------12:20 1:10 1:15 2:05 2:10 3:00 6th Period 7th Period 8th Period

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Bell Schedule # 3 MORNING ABBREVIATED 40 MIN PERIOD 8:00 8:05 8:15 8:20 9:20 9:25 9:55 Warning Bell 1st Period ASSEMBLY/ MASS 1st Period

Bell Schedule #4 MASS SCHED 40 MIN PERIODS 8:00 Warning Bell

8:05 8:45 1st Period 8:50 9:30 2nd Period 9:35 10:15 3rd Period 10:20 11:25 MASS ------------------------------------------------11:30 12:00 4th lunch 9th and 11th 11:30 12:10 4th Period 10th and 12th 12:05 12:45 5th Period 9th and 11th 12:15 12:45 5th lunch 10th and 12th ------------------------------------------------12:50 1:30 6th Period 1:35 2:15 7th Period 2:20 3:00 8th Period

10:00 10:40 2nd Period 10:45 11:25 3rd Period ----------------------------------------11:30 12:00 4th lunch 9th and 11th 11:30 12:10 4th Period 10th and 12th 12:05 12:45 5th Period 9th and 11th 12:15 12:45 5th lunch 10th and 12th ----------------------------------------12:50 1:30 6th Period 1:35 2:15 7th Period 2:20 3:00 8th Period

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Bell Schedule # 5 AFTERNOON ABBREVIATED 35 MIN PERIODS 8:00 8:05 8:40 8:45 9:20 9:25 10:00 Warning Bell 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period

Bell Schedule # 6 HOMEROOM 45 MIN 8:00 8:05 8:50 8:50 9:25 Warning Bell 1st Period Homeroom:

(Stay in 1st period) 9:30 10:15 2nd Period 10:20 11:05 3rd Period -------------------------------------------------11:10 11:40 4th lunch for 9th and 11th 11:10 11:55 4th Period 10th and 12th 11:45 12:30 5th Period 9th and 11th 12:00 12:30 5th lunch for 10th and 12th --------------------------------------------------12:35 1:20 1:25 2:10 2:15 3:00 6th Period 7th Period 8th Period

-------------------------------------------------10:05 10:35 10:05 10:45 10:40 11:20 10:50 11:20 4th lunch 9th and 11th 4th Period 10th and 12th 5th Period 9th and 11th 5th lunch 10th and 12th

--------------------------------------------------11:25 12:00 12:05 12:40 12:45 1:20 6th Period 7th Period 8th Period

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Bell Schedule # 7 Noon Release 8:00 am 8:05 8:30 8:35 9:00 9:05 9:30 9:35 10:00 10:05 10:30 10:35 11:00 11:05 11:30 11:35 12:00 Warning Bell 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period 6th Period 7th Period 8th Period

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APPENDIX N

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RECEIPT OF PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK

2013-2014 Statement of Understanding

I have read and agree to abide by the rules, regulations and policies of Cathedral High School as set forth in this handbook.

Class Level (9, 10, 11, 12) __________ .

Print Student Name: ____________________________________________________________

Student Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________

Parent Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _____________

Parent Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________

PRINCIPAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND THIS HANDBOOK AT ANY TIME WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY.

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Appendix O

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Fighting Irish Fight Song

Cheer, cheer for the Irish again, Wake up the echoes cheering their name. Send the volley cheer on high, Shake down the thunder from the sky. Whether the odds be great or small, Cathedral High will win over all. While our loyal sons go marching Onward To Victory Rah! Rah! Rah!