DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

Parent and Student Handbook

Parents:

The information in the Student and Parent Handbook is essential for the efficient

operation of the school.

Please review this handbook and discuss the guidelines with your son. Each student and

his parents must sign the attached signature form and return it to De Smet Jesuit.

Signing this form indicates that both the student and his parents have read the handbook,

including policies regarding acceptable use of computers, and agree to abide by these

policies. Additionally, signing this signature page acknowledges your legal and

financial responsibility to De Smet Jesuit High School. All students must return this

signed agreement. In an effort to communicate more efficiently, De Smet Jesuit is

requiring at least one current parent / guardian e-mail address.

Your son is to return this signed form to his homeroom teacher during the first week of

school. Friday, August 21, 2015 is the deadline. Students will be removed from the De

Smet Jesuit network if they have not returned this form by August 21, 2015. There may

be a 24-48 hour delay in receiving network privileges if a signed agreement is returned

after that date.

Additionally, an electronic version of this handbook is available at www.desmet.org.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

History of the School .......................................................................... 2 Mission Statement .............................................................................. 2 Profile of Graduate at Graduation ...................................................... 3 Campus Ministry ................................................................................ 4 Guidance and Counseling Program .................................................... 5 Academic Program ............................................................................. 7 Student Discipline Guidelines .......................................................... 17 Computer Acceptable Use Policy... .................................................. 34 Library Policies ................................................................................ 37 Student Activities Programs ............................................................. 38 Spartan Athletic Program ................................................................. 40

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HISTORY

De Smet Jesuit High School began in the early 1960s under the leadership of Fr. John

Choppesky, S.J. and Fr. Gregory Jacobsmeyer, S.J.

Classes began on September 5, 1967, and the school was dedicated on February 25, 1968.

With each new year, De Smet Jesuit added another class to the student body. On June 2,

1971, the school held its First Annual Commencement.

De Smet Jesuit enrolls approximately 800 students from the entire metropolitan area. The

curriculum is college preparatory and involves programs in personal formation, athletics,

and religious formation.

FR. PIERRE DE SMET, S.J.

In the history of the Westward Expansion of the United States, one of the pivotal figures

was Fr. Pierre De Smet, S.J. He was born in Termonde, Belgium, in January 1801, and

entered the Jesuit novitiate in Maryland in 1821. He arrived in St. Louis with twelve other

Jesuits in 1823 to open a school for Native Americans near Florissant, Missouri. At the

invitation of Bishop Rosati, he was among the Jesuits who took over the direction of the

small college founded in 1818 by Bishop DuBourg. This school would be chartered by the

State of Missouri in 1832 as Saint Louis University.

In 1838, Fr. De Smet made the first of many overland journeys to establish missions among

the Native Americans. The first mission was at Council Bluffs, Iowa, among the

Pottawatomie tribe. In 1842, Fr. De Smet became the first Jesuit missionary to travel to the

Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest.

Fr. De Smet was able to win the confidence of both the Native Americans and the white

settlers. The Native Americans called him “Blackrobe” and held him in high regard. In

1868, Fr. De Smet visited the camp of Sitting Bull in the Big Horn Valley of Montana,

although this chief had vowed to kill any white man to show himself there. Sitting Bull

welcomed him and agreed to a conference that eventually ended hostilities. Fr. De Smet was

called upon regularly to arbitrate treaty conditions during the latter years of the 19th

century.

Fr. De Smet traveled more than a quarter of a million miles over the Western Plains and

across the Atlantic to Europe in the service of the Native American tribes. He died on

Ascension Thursday, 1873, at the age of 72.

MISSION STATEMENT OF DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

De Smet Jesuit High School is a Catholic, college preparatory community whose members

work together to build a challenging, academic environment set in the context of the life and

spirit of Jesus Christ. While members are constantly encouraged to develop strong personal

values and convictions, they achieve success by realizing their leadership potentials through

positively impacting the lives of those around them. They also learn and live the values of

St. Ignatius by being intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving, committed

to doing justice in generous service to the people of God and developing as a leader.

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PROFILE OF THE DE SMET JESUIT GRADUATE AT GRADUATION OPEN TO GROWTH

The De Smet Jesuit high school student at the time of graduation has matured as a person -

emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, religiously - to a level that reflects some

intentional responsibility for one’s own growth. The graduate is beginning to reach out in

his development, seeking opportunities to stretch one’s mind, imagination, feelings, and

religious consciousness.

INTELLECTUALLY COMPETENT

By graduation, the De Smet Jesuit high school student will exhibit a mastery of those

academic requirements for advanced forms of education. While these requirements are

broken down into departmental subject matter areas, the student will have developed many

intellectual skills and understandings that cut across and go beyond academic requirements

for college entrance. The student is also developing habits of intellectual inquiry, as well as

a disposition towards life-long learning. The student is beginning to see the need for

intellectual integrity in his personal quest for religious truth and in his response to issues of

social justice.

RELIGIOUS

By graduation, the De Smet Jesuit high school student will have a basic knowledge of the

major doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church. Having been introduced to Ignatian

spirituality, the graduate will also have examined his own religious feelings and beliefs with

a view to choosing a fundamental orientation toward God and establishing a relationship

with a religious tradition and / or community. What is said here, respectful of the conscience

and religious background of the individual, also applies to the non-Catholic graduate of a

Jesuit high school. The level of theological understanding of the Jesuit high school graduate

will naturally be limited by the student’s level of religious and human development.

LOVING

By graduation, the De Smet Jesuit high school student is continuing to form his own

identity. He is moving beyond self-interest or self-centeredness in close relationships. The

graduate is beginning to be able to risk some deeper levels of relationship in which one can

disclose self and accept the mystery of another person and cherish that person. Nonetheless,

the graduate’s attempt at loving, while clearly beyond childhood, may not yet reflect the

confidence and freedom of an adult.

COMMITTED TO JUSTICE

The De Smet Jesuit high school student at graduation has acquired considerable knowledge

of the many needs of local, national, and global communities and is preparing for the day

when he will take a place in these communities as a competent, concerned and responsible

member. The graduate has been inspired to develop the awareness and skills necessary to

live in a global society as a person for and with others. Although this commitment to doing

justice will come to fruition in mature adulthood, some predispositions will have begun to

manifest themselves earlier.

DEVELOPING AS A LEADER

The De Smet Jesuit high school student is aware of his responsibility to be a leader in the

Ignatian tradition of service and collaboration. He has had opportunities to exercise

leadership in academic, co-curricular activities, and pastoral activities.

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CAMPUS MINISTRY Being Catholic is a priority at De Smet Jesuit. The Campus Ministry Department cares for the

Christian faith life of all those connected with De Smet Jesuit. Campus Ministry sponsors

activities for every segment of the De Smet Jesuit community - students, faculty, parents, and

alumni - furthering our commitment to Christ and our neighbors.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Student religious activities are planned and presented by a Campus Ministry Committee

composed of the Campus Ministers, faculty, and students.

The entire school celebrates the liturgy together at the Mass of the Holy Spirit to open the year,

on holy days of obligation, at Thanksgiving, on Fr. De Smet’s birthday, and other days of special

celebration. Other services for the school are conducted during special times of the liturgical

year, such as Ash Wednesday and Holy Week. The Eucharist is celebrated daily at 7:20 a.m.,

and students and parents are most welcome.

Seniors and juniors have the opportunity to make a three-day Kairos retreat. Sophomores open

the school year with a mandatory overnight retreat off-campus, and the freshmen have a

mandatory retreat at De Smet Jesuit during the last week of February.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated each semester through theology classes. Any

priest in the Jesuit community will hear confessions upon request.

Juniors are commissioned to their service projects during an all-school Mass, and the completion

of the senior service project is recognized during various liturgies.

Seniors celebrate the completion of their four years at De Smet Jesuit with graduation in the

context of the Eucharist at the New Cathedral.

FACULTY

Many faculty members are active in directing student retreats and days of recollection and

helping with the liturgies. There are several faculty Masses during the year, a faculty day of

recollection, and a faculty retreat at the beginning of the school year.

PARENTS

There is an annual day of recollection for members of the Mothers’ Club. Each class has a

Sunday communion breakfast with their parents. Each year there is a Mother-Son Communion

Breakfast. There is also a Father-Son Mass and Breakfast scheduled during the year.

Campus Ministers 2015-2016

Dr. Michael Callahan, Director

Fr. Jim Burshek, S. J.

Mr. Joe Wotawa, S.J.

Mr. Tim Wilmes

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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM

The Counseling Program includes the following services: assistance to each student in his

own personal growth and development; academic assessment and guidance; individual and

group testing; career exploration; guidance for students conditionally accepted or on

academic or disciplinary probation; personal counseling to individual students and small

groups; and referrals to outside agencies or counselors when necessary.

Student counseling conferences are private and privileged. At no time will a counselor or

advisor be asked to provide information arising from a private conference. Any student who

needs help beyond his regular conference is encouraged to ask his counselor for an

appointment. Every effort will be made to meet his needs.

Students are assigned to counselors alphabetically as follows -

Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors

Mr. Gunn D-G C-F D-J H-K

Mrs. Riney H-M G-N K-Q C-D/L-P

Dr. Noonan N-Z O-Z R-Z A-B/R-Z

Mr. Boland A-C A-B A-C E-G

The College Guidance Program provides a four-year program of career and educational

information and guidance.

Freshmen receive an orientation to the type of program offered by a college preparatory

high school and to the kind of work habits, involvement, and attitude that they will need to

make full use of that program. In the fall, they will take the EXPLORE test. Freshmen can

gain access to Naviance / Family Connection, a comprehensive guidance and college

counseling program.

Sophomores will take the Preliminary ACT (PLAN) in the fall. Those who wish may take

the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) in the fall, as a preparation for the Junior

PSAT, in which they compete for National Merit Scholarships. Sophomores also begin

taking interest inventories and personality type indicators through Naviance.

In Junior year, a more concentrated approach to college preparation and selection begins.

The college counselors visit junior English classes during the year to present basic

information and helpful materials. Juniors take the appropriate tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT) as

advised by the counseling department, relative to the needs of college admissions. Other

activities include the West County Private High School College Fair, a financial aid

workshop for parents, and the All-Metro College Day attended by 300 colleges and

universities. In addition, a College 101 program is offered in the spring semester for parents.

Throughout the year, we also offer the Alumni-Student Mentorship program for juniors and

seniors. In January, the college counselors begin individual interviews to lay a foundation

for the college choice decision in senior year. Summer conferences with the college

counselor are an optional part of the program available to students and their parents.

Seniors need to actively explore their goals in view of graduation. The senior should make

an early appointment with the college counselor in order to review grades, and test scores,

and to establish realistic plans for application to colleges.

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College Tests: All seniors intending to apply to a college should take the ACT and / or SAT

tests. Some colleges require the results of one or the other, or both, with applications. The

school code used by these testing services for De Smet Jesuit is 260781.

Deadlines: The senior should take careful note of any deadlines for application materials,

scholarship, or financial aid requests, and ACT or SAT results. These may vary for each

college.

College Representatives: Each year, about one hundred college reps visit De Smet Jesuit.

The days they will be here are noted on the senior bulletin board and in announcements. A

senior who wishes to talk to a school rep must sign up on the sheet outside the counseling

center at least one day before the rep’s visit. He will be sent a form during homeroom period

on the day of the meeting confirming his appointment with the rep.

Financial Aid Information Night: This presentation is held in November at De Smet Jesuit

for students and their parents. Information presented at this meeting can be invaluable in

enabling a student to attend the college of his choice.

College Visits: When they are carefully planned, visits to prospective colleges are

encouraged. These visits are the best way to find out if a college is right for the student.

Colleges want prospective students and their parents to come to their campus, so they make

it easy and convenient to set up college visits. Most colleges have visitation days scheduled.

These are very informative, as they include sessions on a variety of topics, as well as

campus tours. Contact the admissions office at the prospective colleges to plan these visits.

Students wishing to go on a college visit must bring in a permission note from their parents

to Mr. Dressler’s office, and obtain an excused absence form to take around to their teachers

to sign.

Transcript Requests: The transcript is the official school record of the student’s grades. It is

required with all college applications and is required for employment or scholarship

applications. There is no charge for a transcript if submitted by the deadlines set by the

registrar’s office, through the Naviance / Family Connection program.

NOTE: If a transcript request is made with less than fourteen (14) school days before the

due date, a $20 processing fee will be charged. If an application is turned in to the guidance

and counseling office (Mrs. Morlock, registrar) with less than five (5) school days before

the due date, a $40 processing fee will be charged. This late processing fee must be

submitted to Mrs. Morlock (registrar) before the transcript will be sent to the college or

university.

Naviance, an online program that is accessible by both students and parents, allows students

to complete the Common Application (college application) online, request transcripts, as

well as request teacher recommendations electronically. All students must follow the

instructions for completing the applications and requesting letters of recommendation as

outlined in the instructions sent to parents in the spring of junior year. Questions about the

application process, due dates, and fees, should be directed to the registrar, or to a college

counselor.

In summary, all college-related materials are available for senior research and reference in

the guidance office. A college counselor will be happy to help the student with the materials

and procedures.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAM

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

De Smet Jesuit High School admits all academically-qualified students, regardless of race or

national origin, who evidence the ability and willingness to pursue a college-preparatory

course of studies and who evidence during their attendance continued growth in accepting

the school’s principles. Students who wish to enter freshman year may apply through their

grade school principal or by contacting De Smet Jesuit directly before December 1.

Applicants are ranked for admission according to grade school performance and

standardized tests.

A student wishing to transfer to De Smet Jesuit from another high school or from a public

junior high school should obtain an application from the office and submit it with an official

copy of his academic transcript. In general, the student should have at least a 3.0 GPA.

De Smet Jesuit is a college-preparatory school. By his entrance, the student indicates a

commitment to a level of studies that will prepare him for college and a willingness to

pursue his studies with the necessary seriousness.

COURSE REGISTRATION

Registration for courses for the following year takes place in the early spring. Because a

student registers for a course does not guarantee that he will be assigned to that course.

After the start of school, course changes are considered only upon written presentation of a

serious reason for the change, and the approval of parents, teachers and the student’s

counselor. A student may not drop or change a course after two weeks of that course have

been completed.

TUITION

Tuition is $14,660 for the 2015-2016 school year. The matriculation fee of $500 for

incoming freshmen is due upon acceptance and is non-refundable. The matriculation fee of

$500 for upperclassmen is due no later than May 5, and is non-refundable. The

matriculation fee is credited to tuition; the remainder is payable in installments before the

beginning of each academic quarter. De Smet Jesuit High School uses Smart Tuition for the

processing and collection of our families’ tuition and fees. Smart Tuition offers 10- month,

quarterly, or annual plans for tuition payments. Enrollment in the Smart Tuition

management system is mandatory for each family.

Fees – All student fees (HP Tablet PC lease, retreat, locker, freshman orientation,

graduation) are billed one time on the first billing statement from Smart Tuition.

When a student withdraws during the school year, and less than a half-quarter has elapsed, a

tuition charge is made for half a quarter. If more than half a quarter has elapsed, tuition is

charged for the entire quarter.

Delinquent Payments – Smart Tuition will contact the primary account holder by telephone

and email if a payment is not received in full by the due date selected. A $40 fee will be

assessed to your account when a payment is not received on time. A late charge equal to

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1.5% of the total past due amount will be charged on all accounts which exceed the due date

by 30 days.

Bank Fees – In the event that your payment fails, a $30 bank fee will be posted to your

account.

All financial obligations to the school must be kept current. If financial obligations to the

school are not met, De Smet Jesuit may do one or all of the following - withhold student

grades, withhold transcripts and other student records, and / or deny promotion to the next

grade. No student with outstanding first semester tuition will be allowed to continue at De

Smet Jesuit into the second semester nor will a student be permitted to begin a new school

year with a prior year outstanding financial obligation. In the case of seniors, all financial

obligations must be met before graduation.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance is available to help a limited number of De Smet Jesuit students and

their families meet tuition costs. The financial assistance awarded each year to students

varies according to individual family circumstances.

Further information on financial assistance may be obtained by contacting the admissions or

business office after the student has applied for admission. All financial assistance grants

must be reapplied for each year. The FACTS Financial Assistance Assessment form

requesting assistance must be filed online no later than March 1.

At no point does an application for financial assistance enter into admission considerations.

Students receiving financial assistance are assigned a grant-in-aid program work

assignment. Students participating in the grant-in-aid program are expected to be regular

and diligent in their work. Students and their parents will be notified if work is not

satisfactory; repeated failure to perform an assigned task properly can result in removal

from the grant-in-aid program.

GRADING PROCEDURES

Current grades are available to students and parents online through NetClassroom. Parents

may contact the school if they wish to speak with a teacher about their son’s progress.

After nine weeks of each semester, quarter grades are posted online.

At the end of the semester, final examinations are given. Final grades for the courses are

then transcribed onto the student’s permanent transcript.

NETCLASSROOM

The faculty of De Smet Jesuit recognizes that students are most likely to succeed when

students, teachers and parents join together as a team to support the student’s academic

efforts. NetClassroom is a tool for communicating to both students and their parents how the

student is performing in his classes.

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The faculty is committed to using NetClassroom to its greatest potential by keeping grades

current at all times. Parents can assume that the grades which show on NetClassroom are

current and reflect all graded materials.

The faculty members of De Smet Jesuit encourage students and parents to be aware of the

following precautions in the use of NetClassroom:

1. Overuse of NetClassroom can encourage excessive preoccupation with grades.

2. Teachers at De Smet Jesuit are committed to grading materials in a timely and

quality manner, but parents and students should realize that it might take longer for

some tests or larger assignments to be graded and posted.

3. Averages during the first few weeks of each semester, when only a few grades have

been posted, may give a misleading impression of the student’s progress. Averages

become more meaningful as the semester progresses and more grades have been

entered.

4. One goal of De Smet Jesuit is that students will become independent learners who

assume responsibility for their own academic work. Parents should be cognizant of

not assuming too much responsibility themselves for their son’s work. This is

especially true for juniors and seniors who will be successful college students only

to the extent that they have learned to be self-motivators who assume responsibility

for their own academic achievement.

Questions concerning courses and assignment grades may be directed to individual teachers

via email or phone. Other concerns related to grading procedures may be directed to Mr.

Chris Williams, Interim Assistant Principal for Academics, either by email,

cwilliams@desmet.org, or by phone at (314) 567-3500 ext. 222.

LOGGING INTO NETCLASSROOM

Using Internet Explorer 10 or 11 (in compatibility mode) or Firefox on any computer, enter

http://resources.desmet.org/netclassroom7 and log in using the information provided to you

when your parents picked up the tablet. (NetClassroom may not be compatible with the

Safari browser, so please use Firefox on Macs.) After logging in for the first time, please

answer the three security questions. This will allow you to change your password at a later

time. For security reasons, do not share this information with anyone. For additional help or

questions, please email Chris Williams (cwilliams@desmet.org) or Mike Talken

(mtalken@desmet.org).

To edit your online password, select Change Password from the Administrative menu. Your

password can be a maximum of 20 characters and is not case-sensitive. Select a password

that others cannot easily guess. For safe, secure passwords, follow these guidelines.

Do not include

A family name in any form (first, middle, last, maiden, spelled backwards,

nickname, or initials).

Any part of your user ID.

Any common name, such as Joe.

A phone or office number, address, birthday, or anniversary.

NetClassroom ensures each family’s privacy.

Parents - With your unique NetClassroom user ID and password, you can view

academic records for your child or children. Other users cannot access your family’s

information.

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Students - With your unique NetClassroom user ID and password, you can view

your own academic records. Other students cannot access your information.

NETCLASSROOM FEATURES

NetClassroom gives you easy access to course requests, the course catalog, assignments,

grades, report cards, attendance and conduct.

View class announcements and documents. To view announcements teachers

have posted for classes and documents they have uploaded, select Class

Information from the Classes menu.

Verify the dates and details of homework assignments, quizzes, and tests. To

open the Assignments page, select Assignments from the Student menu. On this

page, you can view assignment information by day, week, or month. To open the

Daily Grades page for a class, click the checkmark picture beside the class name.

To view any documents associated with assignments, view assignments by day.

Please note: Not all De Smet Jesuit teachers use NetClassroom to post

assignments. Many teachers use Moodle, which is a program your son will learn

about in the first few days of his Intro to Computer / Study Skills class. This

program facilitates passing out course materials digitally, as well as digitally

turning in assignments.

Review grades in the previous or the current academic year. To open the Grades

page, select Grades from the Student menu. If a marking column displays a grade,

you can click the grade to view assignment grades on the Daily Grades page. On

the Grades page, you can also click a teacher’s name to view contact information

for the teacher on the Faculty Information page. On this page, you can click the

listed e-mail address to contact the teacher by e-mail.

Keep track of progress between report cards. On the Daily Grades page, you can

view a running marking column average and running category averages for a

marking column and class. The Percent of Grade column displays the percentage

of the grade each category is worth (such as 20% for the Homework category, 20%

for the Quizzes category, and 60% for the Tests category).

On this page, you can also view assignment grades. You can use the Category

field to determine which type of assignments appear. For example, select Tests in

the Category field to display only assignments in the Tests category. To list each

assignment grade as a percentage (score divided by maximum achievable score),

you can select Percentage in the Grade to Display field. For example, if a student

scores 20 out of a possible 25 points, the assignment grade displays as 80%. To list

both the actual numeric score and the maximum achievable score for each

assignment grade, you can select Actual Points in the Grade to Display field. You

can access the Daily Grades page by either clicking a marking column grade on the

Grades page or clicking the checkmark picture beside a class name on the

Assignments page.

Review report cards. To view the most recent report card, select Report Card from

the Student menu.

Keep track of absences and tardies. To open the Attendance page, select

Attendance from the Student menu. On this page, you can list attendance by day or

by class.

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NETCLASSROOM NAVIGATION

You can use the navigation bar at the top of the page to open new pages. For

example, from the Students menu on the navigation bar, you can access the

Assignments page.

You can select the information to appear on your Home page by clicking Customize

on the navigation bar.

On any page in NetClassroom, you can click links to open related pages. For

example, if you click the course name Algebra I on the Grades page, the Course

Catalog page for Algebra I appears.

WHEN CAN I USE NETCLASSROOM?

You can log into NetClassroom any day at any time.

NETCLASSROOM FAQS

For answers to common questions, select FAQs from the Administrative menu. If you have

any questions not answered there, please ask Mr. Williams.

REPORT CARDS

Students are evaluated and receive a report of their progress four times during the school

year. The grades issued at the quarter are merely indications of the work up to the midpoint

of the semester. These quarter grades are not recorded on the official transcript. Quarter

grades do not necessarily constitute one half of the semester grade, but reflect only the work

completed up to this point, which may or may not be one-half of the total semester work.

One grade for each class will be indicated on the report card at the end of the semester. This

semester grade reflects the cumulative work of the semester, any projects required, and the

semester exam. This is the official grade for the course. It will be placed on the student’s

permanent record and will be used for computing grade point average.

Grade point averages are weighted. Honors courses receive a “+1” weight.

Class rank does not appear on the report card. However, class ranks are available from the

registrar’s office or the student’s advisor.

Grading Scale

Honor Regular

A+ 5.5 4.5 98-100%

Excellent mastery of course material. Usually

indicates additional creative and independent work

by the student

A 5.0 4.0 93-97%

Superior mastery of course material that exceeds

the minimum objectives of the course

B+ 4.5 3.5 90-92%

Mastery of course material above the B level.

B 4.0 3.0 85-89%

Mastery of course material that meets the

objectives of the course.

C+ 3.5 2.5 82-84% Mastery of course material approaching that

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expected of college preparation. The student shows

promise of moving from the C level to the B level.

C 3.0 2.0 78-81%

Adequate mastery of course material towards

college preparation.

D+ 2.5 1.5 75-77%

Mastery substantially below expected minimum;

however, the student does show promise of moving

from the D level to the C level.

D 2.0 1.0 70-74%

Mastery substantially below the expected

minimum, but not deserving of failure.

E 0.0 0.0 Below

70%

Conditional failure: indicates a possible passing

grade on the final course report. This grade is used

only at the quarter in a one-semester course; it may

be used in the first three quarters in two-semester

course.

F 0.0 0.0 Below

70%

Definite failure to master course material.

First Honors: Student current GPA is 3.5 or above.

Second Honors: Student current GPA is from 3.0 to 3.49.

Application Comments appear on the student report card. The number of demerits appears

on semester report cards only.

Conditional Failure: An “E” is a conditional failure in a two-semester course. This grade

means the student has done failing work in the course to this point but gives some indication

that he will pass the course in the second semester. If his work is adequate to pass by the

end of the second semester, he will receive a passing grade for both semesters. If not, he

will receive a final “F” and must make up the entire course in summer school. All failures

must be made up whether or not the student has enough credits to be promoted or to

graduate. The make-up course must be approved by the administration.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFEENCES

Parent-Teacher conferences are held twice per school year - after the first quarter report

cards and after the third quarter progress reports. Conferences are scheduled online through

a link on the De Smet Jesuit homepage. Parents may contact teachers at any time by De

Smet Jesuit email or voice mail.

EXEMPTIONS FROM FINAL EXAMS

A student may be exempted from the final examination in a class if the student fulfills the

following requirements:

1) he has attained at an “A” grade in the subject from which he is to be exempted;

2) he has fewer than 10 demerits by the exam date;

3) he has met any further requirements established by the academic department and

the teacher.

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Exemptions are based on academic department policy and agreement among teachers of the

course.

Exemptions may be given only for the final exam in a given course. Thus, the only

exemptions that may be given in December are for those courses that meet only one

semester and will not continue into the second semester.

ACADEMIC PROBATION

Any student with less than a 1.7 GPA at the end of the current quarter, or any student who is

failing two or more courses will be placed on academic probation.

The student’s counselor will schedule a meeting with the student, the student’s parents, and

the Principal or one of the assistant principals, and academic coach. Before this meeting, the

counselor will obtain reports from each of the student’s teachers. The purpose of the

meeting is twofold:

1. to establish a cooperative plan to improve the student’s academic performance;

2. to set minimum standards of achievement if the student is to stay at De Smet

Jesuit.

Strategies for improving the student’s performance may include, but are not limited to, the

following:

1. weekly progress reports sent home to the student’s parents;

2. regular conferences with the student’s counselor;

3. assignment of a faculty advisor who will meet regularly, perhaps even daily;

4. referral to an outside agency for counseling or testing;

5. schedule of mandatory tutoring from the student’s teachers, NHS members,

an outside individual or program;

6. setting a demerit limit;

7. agreement of parents to check assignments nightly;

8. staff meeting of all the student’s teachers with the parents, counselor, and an

administrator; 9. change in the student’s schedule;

9. limiting the student’s extra-curricular or athletic activities;

10. change in student’s schedule;

11. mandatory parent-teacher conferences;

12. enrollment in a mandatory mentor study hall.

If a student is placed on academic probation for two consecutive semesters, his

continuation at De Smet Jesuit for the upcoming school year will be reviewed. Unless

extenuating circumstances exist, a student may not return after a third consecutive

semester on academic probation.

Further, minimum criteria for continuing at De Smet Jesuit after having been placed on

academic probation will vary from student to student depending on:

length of time on probation;

year in school;

student’s academic ability;

student’s effort;

student’s disciplinary record;

student’s past cooperation and progress;

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likelihood of the student graduating from De Smet Jesuit;

agreement on a reasonable plan to make-up any failed credits in accordance with

school policy.

A follow-up letter delineating the agreed-upon strategies for improving the student’s

performance and the conditions for the student continuing at De Smet Jesuit will be mailed

home to the student and his parents and will be sent to the Interim Assistant Principal for

Academics. The counselor will follow-up throughout the remainder of the semester with the

student and his parents to monitor his progress and to ensure that the improvement plan is

being followed.

ELIGIBILITY

The status of students who are on academic probation will be reviewed before they are

allowed to participate in extracurricular activities, including athletics. Both students and

parents should take academic probation status into consideration before deciding whether

the student should participate in any extracurricular activity. In addition, see the section in

“Athletics” regarding eligibility, which states that athletes will not be allowed to participate

in sporting activities if they are failing any coursework.

COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES (ACC, ACP, and Advanced Placement)

College credit courses are offered to De Smet Jesuit students as either Advanced Placement

through the College Board, as ACC credit in cooperation with Saint Louis University, or

through UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program (ACP). These courses are designed to challenge

talented and motivated students to accelerate their learning and further prepare for college.

College credit courses are offered in art, theology, English, Latin, Spanish, American

history, psychology, American government, calculus, statistics, biology, chemistry, forensic

science, physics, computer, international studies, Mandarin (Chinese) and film.

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DIAGNOSED LEARNING DISABILITIES

De Smet Jesuit High School recognizes the special needs of our students with diagnosed

learning disabilities and, within limits, will attempt to meet these needs. Correspondingly,

De Smet Jesuit accepts students with learning disabilities who have demonstrated an ability

to achieve successfully in a regular college prep classroom setting.

The program for students with learning disabilities is coordinated by the school’s learning

consultants. The learning consultants’ office / classroom is open daily from 8 a.m. until 4

p.m. The classroom setting is designed to accommodate the needs of a variety of student

learning styles.

Modifications will be recommended to the student's teachers when a recent IEP / ISP with

specific recommendations is on file in the learning consultant’s office.

A sampling of modifications available at De Smet Jesuit includes

extended time on exams

consideration given in grading for spelling errors on assignments completed in

class

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extended timed testing for college exams, e.g. ACT

assistance with note taking

assignment to college prep "B" classes

assignment to the school's tutoring program

special testing for learning disabilities arranged through the learning consultants

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

In order to graduate, a student must have successfully completed at least 26 units or credits

of academic studies including the following

Theology………...… 3.5 units*

English ..................... 4.0 units Laboratory Science .. 3.0 units

Mathematics ............. 4.0 units Computer ................. 0.5 units

Social Studies .......... 3.0 units Physical Education .. 1.0 units

Foreign Language .... 2.0 units Service Project......... 0.5 units

Fine Arts .................. 1.0 units Elective Courses ...... 4.5 units

Insignis……………...0.5 units

*All freshmen and sophomores will be required to complete 4.0 units of Theology.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

De Smet Jesuit High School is a community of learning in which integrity and mutual trust

are vital. De Smet Jesuit works to form Men for Others, who pursue glorifying God through

each and every action, hence our use of the Latin motto “A.M.D.G.,” meaning “for the

greater glory of God.” Academic dishonesty runs counter to the ethical principles of

Christianity and undercuts the spiritual and intellectual ideals of the Catholic Church and the

Society of Jesus, upon which our school is founded. There is no greater academic crime you

can commit in this school. If you cheat, are careless or engage in acts of dishonesty, you

will receive a zero. Worse, you will lose the opportunity to learn from that assignment, and

use your talents fully; you will fail to glorify God.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following

Cheating - the use of unauthorized or unethical assistance to gain an unfair

advantage over other students. This includes working with a partner on an

assignment that is supposed to be done individually; academic carelessness,

sharing questions from a quiz with a classmate who has not yet taken the

quiz; obtaining and / or using unauthorized tests aids (cheat sheets, etc.).

Plagiarism - the intentional representation of someone else's thoughts or

words as if they were one's own. This includes using quotes from online

sources without proper citation; changing the wording of a sentence from an

online source without proper citation; submitting someone else’s work and

claiming it as your own.

Collusion - collaboration with another person or persons for the purpose of

engaging in, aiding, or abetting acts of academic dishonesty as defined

above. This includes having a friend re-write a sentence or paragraph during

a peer edit; allowing someone else to see and / or use your work without the

teacher’s permission; sharing an answer on a 5-point homework

assignment.

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Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to understand and adhere to the

above rules and definitions. If a student has any doubt that he is following the

rules, it is his responsibility to approach the teacher.

Disciplinary action will be taken against any students who engage in behavior

considered academically dishonest. When a student is caught cheating, is

academically careless or breaking test procedure, the teacher will collect the work

of the student(s) involved. The usual penalty for such cheating is a “0” on the exam

or paper. The teacher involved notifies the student’s parents and the Assistant

Principal’s office of the incident. An additional penalty for a second incident of

cheating will include the student being placed on disciplinary probation. A third

occurrence will be considered grounds for a review by a discipline board and

possible dismissal from school.

* Definitions and philosophy have been adapted from the Saint Louis University College of Arts and Sciences

website http://www.slu.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences-home/undergraduate-education/academic-honesty/ii-

definitions

FAILURES

A failure in any course must be made up before the student is allowed to graduate (for

seniors) or before the following school year begins. The only exception to this is a one-

semester elective course. In this case, a student may take a makeup course the following

school year in lieu of a study hall.

Any student who fails a course will be required to make up those credits through summer

school. It is the student’s responsibility to make up the course(s). Therefore, students and

parents are encouraged to make arrangements as early as possible if they anticipate their son

may fail a course. De Smet Jesuit works with Lindbergh High School, and also uses MU

High School for make-up credits.

The following websites provide summer coursework information:

Lindbergh Summer School: http://go.lindberghschools.ws/domain/1454

MU High School: https://muhigh.missouri.edu/

Questions about summer school can be directed to the Interim Assistant Principal for

Academics, Mr. Chris Williams.

If a student fails a theology course, he will need to make arrangements through the Interim

Assistant Principal for Academics to make up course(s).

All make-up courses that have not been scheduled during the following school year (elective

courses) must be successfully completed during the summer immediately following the year

the course was failed. For example, courses failed during the 2015-2016 school year must

be made up over the summer of 2016, not postponed until the summer of 2017.

A plan for making up failed courses must be approved by the school’s administration before

the end of the second week of June. Failure to make up courses according to the agreed-

upon plan will prohibit the student from returning to De Smet Jesuit.

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STUDENT DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES By enrolling at De Smet Jesuit, the student and his parents agree to observe the school’s

guidelines and procedures. The school reserves the right to review a student’s individual

performance to determine if he and the school will benefit from his continued attendance.

A student is considered at all times and places to be a member of the De Smet Jesuit student

body. Courtesy, respect and lawful behavior should be manifested at all times. De Smet

Jesuit reserves the right to handle cases involving student conduct and actions regardless of

when and where such cases take place if they bring discredit to the school, they are in

conflict with the values for which De Smet Jesuit stands, or they are in violation of civil law

or the reasonable rights of others. Examples of such off-campus behavior include, but are

not limited to bullying, electronic / internet or cell phone threats or harassment, threats of

violence, alcohol use, fighting, hazing, drug possession or sales, reckless driving,

vandalism, theft, or sexual assault.

Acceptance as a student to De Smet Jesuit is a privilege. Continuation as a student is

dependent on satisfactory academic performance and acceptance of the philosophy, goals,

and regulations of the school. As the year goes on, events may occur that are not covered in

this handbook, and the school reserves the right to take appropriate disciplinary action.

Appropriate disciplinary action will be determined by the Assistant Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline. This action may include dismissal from school if a student’s

behavior, on or off campus, brings disgrace or embarrassment to the school.

Please note: information regarding your son’s conduct, grades and attendance are available

online through NetClassroom.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

De Smet Jesuit High School considers drug and alcohol use a major concern that relates to

the health and well-being of individual students and the community as a whole. It is our

intention to provide a healthy, safe, and pressure-free environment to our students and to

help them when substance abuse occurs.

De Smet Jesuit High School reserves the right to test any student when there is suspicion of

selling, using, or possessing drugs, drug paraphernalia, or alcohol. A positive drug test will

be paid for by the parents of the student tested. Refusal to take the test will be considered a

cause for dismissal from school.

Students selling or providing drugs, on or off campus, are subject to immediate dismissal

from school without a discipline board hearing.

Use of drugs or alcohol at school, at school-sponsored activities, or at activities sponsored

by other schools will result in the following consequences:

The police may be contacted

The student’s parents or a guardian will be notified immediately. Students in

this situation will not be allowed to drive themselves home or be driven home

by another student. However, if the student’s parents cannot be reached, we

may give permission for another student’s parents to drive him home.

The student will be required to write a reflective paper in which he describes the

incident, reflects on the motivation for his behavior, and proposes how he will

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change positively as a result of the incident. This essay will be the focus of the

student’s meeting with a discipline board.

The student will meet with a discipline board who will make recommendations

regarding the student’s dismissal from school, or if allowed to continue at De

Smet Jesuit, conditions for the student’s disciplinary probation.

Conditions for disciplinary probation may include, but are not limited to, any of

the following -

o required participation in the school-sponsored drug and alcohol

education program;

o evaluation by an approved drug / alcohol abuse counselor;

o approved treatment for drug / alcohol abuse;

o regular meetings during the probationary period with a faculty member

or counselor;

o periodic drug testing;

o exclusion from school-sponsored events or athletic games;

o exclusion from involvement in school sponsored extra-curricular

activities or athletic teams;

o a public apology for any embarrassment which the student’s action

brought to the school;

o mandatory service hours and / or JUGs;

o exclusion from senior graduation activities (refers to second semester

seniors).

De Smet Jesuit reserves the right to require any student in attendance at a De Smet Jesuit-

sponsored event, on or off campus, to take an alcohol breathalyzer or drug test. Students

will be required to be tested whenever there is a reasonable suspicion that alcohol or drugs

have been used. Any of the following may be cause of suspicion - possession or suspected

possession of drugs or alcohol, the smell of alcohol or marijuana, slurred speech, behavior

inappropriate for the setting, or association with another student who has been drinking or

using drugs. If the student refuses to take the test, it will be assumed that the results would

be positive.

A school administrator who has been trained in its use will administer the breathalyzer or

drug test. Testing will be conducted in an area as privately as possible, with the student(s)

and another administrator, teacher, or chaperone present.

Guests from other schools who attend De Smet Jesuit-sponsored events are expected to meet

the same standards of behavior in regard to alcohol and drugs as De Smet Jesuit students.

De Smet Jesuit students who bring guests / dates to De Smet Jesuit events will be held

accountable for their behavior as well as their own. A De Smet Jesuit administrator will

notify the guest’s school regarding any incidents that take place at De Smet Jesuit-sponsored

events.

DEMERIT CARDS

Each semester, the student receives a demerit card. He is to have this card on his person at

all times and must present it to any faculty or staff member at his or her request or serve

JUG.

Each time a student reaches a “J” on his card, he receives a detention or JUG. JUG meets at

the discretion of the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline just after final

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announcements. (Students in JUG must report no later than ten minutes after afternoon

announcements are finished.) JUG lasts for a minimum of 60 minutes and the student must

finish his JUG assignment to the satisfaction of the supervisor. JUG has priority over all

other events. JUG must be served on the next day JUG is in session unless the student has

been given permission to miss JUG by the office of the Assistant Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline.

The number of JUGs will increase as the student accumulates demerits. (5 demerits = 1

JUG, 10 demerits = 2 JUGs, and 15 demerits = 3 JUGs.) An automatic JUG is given for

every demerit after 15 demerits.

A student who does not have his card when asked for it must get a Temporary Demerit Card

from the office of the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline and serve one

JUG. Having two or more demerit cards in your possession is against school rules.

Punishment for this offense is left to the discretion of office of the Assistant Principal for

Student Welfare and Discipline. A lost, stolen, or defaced card must be replaced at a fine of

$5.00 and five demerits.

A student who reaches fifteen demerits in one academic semester is indicating that he needs

help living up to the kind of conduct and responsibility expected at De Smet Jesuit.

Consequently, a letter will be sent home to his parents notifying them of the situation. The

student will be placed on disciplinary probation for the balance of that semester and all of

the following semester. A strict demerit limit will be set for the remainder of that semester

and for the following semester. A student who receives fifteen demerits for three

consecutive semesters may be dismissed from De Smet Jesuit.

DISCIPLINARY PROBATION

A student may be placed on disciplinary probation for a serious violation of school rules. A

list of serious infractions can be found under the heading of suspension in this handbook.

The probation period may vary at the discretion of the Assistant Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline, a disciplinary board and the needs of the students. However, after a

period of 365 days from the day of the infraction, the student may petition the Assistant

Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline, who will in turn meet with the student and his

parents to determine if the student has fulfilled his probation requirements. The student will

present a reflective paper describing his progress and how he plans to fulfill his goals as a

“man for others.” Students who do not petition the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare

and Discipline will remain on probation until they graduate or until their probationary

period has passed. If another serious infraction occurs after a student has been removed

from disciplinary probation, his disciplinary history will still be taken into account. In this

case, the student may be dismissed without a disciplinary board.

The probation period may include daily or weekly sessions with a counselor, administrator,

mentor or an outside specialist. Parents and school administrators should work together in

providing the necessary assistance for the student’s proper development. Parents will be

notified in a letter of their son’s probationary status, and a copy of the letter will be included

in the envelope, which is to be signed by the parents and the student and returned to the

Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline’s Office within a couple of days after

receiving the letter. Additionally, a copy of the letter will be kept on file at the school until

the student graduates. Information concerning a student’s disciplinary record will not be

shared with any college admissions source, unless permission has been granted by the

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parents. If further disciplinary problems arise, the fact that the student is or has been on

disciplinary probation will be considered. Finally, a senior on disciplinary probation is not

permitted to participate in the senior out-to-lunch program.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE BOARD

A discipline board convenes at the discretion of the administration to discuss serious

disciplinary offenses. It is composed of five voting faculty members and the Assistant

Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline. The Principal reserves the right to attend

discipline board meetings. The purpose is to derive from a group of experienced faculty

members their advice on what action should be taken by the school.

The student involved in the situation and his parents will be contacted by the office of the

Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline prior to the discipline board meeting

(normally within 72 hours of the incident). The student will be asked to write a reflective

paper describing the event and its effect on him and the De Smet Jesuit community.

Additional directions will be given by the office of the Assistant Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline. At the discipline board meeting, the student will be expected to

describe the circumstances of the situation from his point of view. The members of the

board will then ask him questions regarding the incident. The student’s parents, counselor

and a teacher advocate may also attend the meeting. Although they may not answer

questions during the student’s interview, they will be given time to make a statement to the

board.

Following the discipline board, the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline

will contact the student and his parents to advise them of the school’s decision. If the

student remains at De Smet Jesuit, he will ordinarily be placed on disciplinary probation. At

this time, the interventions and conditions that will be part of this probation will be

discussed with the student and his parents. The office of the Assistant Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline will mail a follow-up letter summarizing those conditions to the

student and his parents. The discipline board is advisory to the administration. In very

serious cases, the administration reserves the right to dismiss a student without a discipline

board.

RIGHT OF APPEAL

In cases involving dismissal, either with or without a discipline board, the student and his

parents may appeal the dismissal to De Smet Jesuit High School’s President. The appeal

must be in writing and must focus on new material not presented to the discipline

board or to the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline.

SUSPENSION The Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline reserves the right to suspend a

student from school attendance pending review by the discipline board. In cases of

suspension, the student’s absence is considered unexcused with no make-up privileges.

Suspension will normally occur in cases concerning the serious violation areas listed below -

stealing;

drugs or alcohol;

vandalism;

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harassing, teasing another student or showing disrespect towards any student,

faculty, administrator, or staff member;

fighting;

academic dishonesty;

off-campus conduct prejudicial to the school;

gambling;

consistent neglect of schoolwork or chronic tardy / absenteeism;

chronic misconduct by a student who has previously been on disciplinary probation.

ABSENCE AND TARDINESS POLICIES The faculty and staff of De Smet Jesuit believes that regular attendance is essential if a

student is to progress in his education. A student is expected to be in attendance except

when genuinely ill or when unable to attend because of a family emergency.

A phone call from a parent or guardian is required on the day that the student is absent.

Please call before 9:00 a.m. and leave the following information with the switchboard

operator - the student’s name and year in school, the reason for his absence, and his

relationship to the person calling. If no call is received, the school will then call home. Your

courtesy in this matter is very helpful.

A note is required when a student is tardy, is leaving early, or has been absent and his

parent/ guardian failed to notify the switchboard. The note must explain the reason for the

absence and be signed and dated by the parent / guardian. It must be brought to the main

office before homeroom on the day the student returns. The note should state, specifically,

the reason for the absence, the date absent, and any extenuating circumstances. A student

who returns without a signed excuse will be given one extra day to bring in his absence

note. If he fails to bring it in the next day, he will be assigned to JUG. A student absent for

three or more consecutive days may be required to bring in a signed doctor’s note

explaining his absence or illness.

A student who is unable to participate in his physical education class or needs to be out of

dress code because of injury or illness must present a note to the office of the Assistant

Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline signed by a parent / guardian, or a doctor’s

note stating the reason for the request and the probable length of time the student will be

unable to participate. Extended absences from P.E. will require verification by a doctor’s

note. A student is expected to return to class as soon as possible.

Excused Absence Policy

The faculty and staff of De Smet Jesuit High School believe that regular classroom

attendance is essential if a student is to progress in his education. It is difficult for a student

to miss class time and to make up homework, class notes and class assignments. We have

numerous days in our schedule that provide time off for students. De Smet Jesuit does not

encourage absences for family vacations, doctor appointments, non-school-related activities

or athletic events.

Every student is expected to be in attendance except when sick or unable to attend

school because of a family emergency. We also understand there may be situations

that occur throughout the school year when parents decide that it necessary for their

son to miss school. If a student is to miss school for any reason other than sickness,

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injury or an approved school activity, the parents are required to notify the office of

the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline in writing at least three

days before the student is scheduled to be gone. If the office of the Assistant

Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline grants the excused absence, the student

will be given an excused absence form to take to his teachers. This form gives the

teachers notice of the excused absence and the chance to assign homework, make-

up work, or to reschedule a test before the absence occurs. This note is to be

initialed by the teachers and must be returned to the main office prior to the first day

of the planned absence.

No grade penalty will be assigned for excused absences, but families must

understand that the essential interaction of a class cannot be recreated for every

student who, along with his parents, chooses to miss class.

De Smet Jesuit High School encourages parents, whose sons are struggling

academically, to give extra consideration to the additional challenges created for

their son by a voluntary absence.

Unexcused Absence Policy

Failure to notify the office of the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline

three days in advance will be considered unexcused and the student will receive three JUGs

per class missed, six JUGs per block class missed (a total of up to 24 JUGs per day).

Students whose absences are unexcused will receive only 60 percent of points earned on all

make-up work (including tests, quizzes, and homework).

Policy on Multiple Absences from Class The ninth unexcused absence from any single class in any semester may require the student

receive a grade no higher than a D in that semester.

The following will not count as absences covered by this policy - student retreats, approved

college visitations, special event absences approved by the office of the Assistant Principal

for Student Welfare and Discipline, and long-term illness verified by a doctor’s note. A

student absent for three or more consecutive days may be required to bring a signed doctor’s

note explaining his absence or illness. This policy applies an academic penalty only. In

cases where the student is truant without parental or school permission, additional

disciplinary actions will be taken.

Tardiness or Illness During the School Day Students are to be in their assigned seats in homeroom by the 8:00 a.m. bell. School is

dismissed according to the day’s schedule, usually around 2:50 p.m.

A student who arrives after the first homeroom bell must report directly to the Main Office.

Students are considered tardy if they arrive at school during homeroom or the first period.

Students who arrive late (after homeroom) should have a note from their parents explaining

their tardiness. A parental note does not necessarily excuse a student from being tardy.

Students that fail to bring in a note when tardy will be considered unexcused.

Students arriving after the first period has ended are marked for a half-day absence. Absence

for more than three periods is marked as a full-day absence. Three JUGs and an unexcused

absence will be given for each full class missed because of unexcused tardiness after

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homeroom. Oversleeping, catching up on your sleep, and staying home to finish school

work are not considered valid excuses for missing class. Skipping class will prevent the

student, as a senior, from participating in the out–to–lunch program.

A demerit is given each time a student is tardy to school. Four unexcused tardies in one

semester will result in an automatic JUG for every tardy thereafter. Any student who is

tardy on a late-start schedule day (which may occur on days when there are faculty

meetings, inclement weather, or other special days) will receive an automatic JUG.

Any student who becomes ill during the school day should report to the main office

immediately. Students must remain in school until their parents have been notified and

given them permission to go home.

PLEASE NOTE: Parents or guardians should inform the school whenever they are

both out-of-town, and leave the name and phone number of the person in charge of the

family during their absence. They should also note where they might be reached in case of

an emergency.

Announcements concerning the school schedule during bad weather will be made on

KSDK, social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter), and / or by e-mail. Parents are also

notified of schedule changes by a phone call home through SchoolReach.

SUMMARY OF ABSENCE PROCEDURES

REASON PROCEDURE FOLLOW-UP

Sickness Parent is required to call

school by 9:00 a.m. on the

day of the absence. Please

note: The office of the

Assistant Principal for

Student Welfare and

Discipline may require a

doctor’s note.

Student has full make-up

privileges; he may turn in

assignments reasonably late

as agreed upon with his

teachers, and take all tests

missed during the absence.

Death in the family or

other family emergency

Parents are asked to report

the event to the school. Time

permitting, the student will

be given an Excused

Absence form.

Student has full make-up

privileges.

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REASON PROCEDURE FOLLOW-UP

Retreat School retreat - Retreat

Director will notify the

office of the Assistant

Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline and

the faculty.

Non-school retreat -

Notification is to be given to

the office of the Assistant

Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline 3

days in advance.

Student has full make-up

privileges.

Doctor or dental

Appointments

Unless it is an emergency,

the student is to give the

main office notice in writing

3 days in advance.

Student has full make-up

privileges.

College visits and other

non – school related events

At least 3 days before the

absence, parents are to notify

the office of the Assistant

Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline so

that he is aware of the reason

for the absence.

Absence is considered

excused, with approval 3

days ahead of time, by the

office of the Assistant

Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline

Suspension

The Assistant Principal will

notify the student and his

parents when the student is

suspended for disciplinary

reasons.

Absence is considered

unexcused. Students will

receive only 60 percent of

points earned on all make-up

work (including tests,

quizzes, and homework).

Skipping class or classes

(part or full day of school)

and other unexcused

absences

The office of the Assistant

Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline

notifies the parents.

Absence is considered

unexcused. Students whose

absences are unexcused will

receive only 60 percent of

points earned on all make-up

work (including tests,

quizzes, and homework).

Students will also receive 3

JUGs / regular class missed

and 6 JUGs / block classes

missed.

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ISSUES OF CHILD CUSTODY

De Smet Jesuit High School requires that the custodial parent file a court-certified copy of

the custody section of the divorce decree or a court-certified copy of the custody decree with

the school. If no such copy is on file, school officials will presume that both parents have

custodial rights. School officials will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that children are

released only to the appropriate parent at the appropriate time according to court-mandated

custodial arrangements. However, parents must accept the primary responsibility for such

arrangements and should instruct their children as to which parent should have physical

custody of them on any given day.

Non-custodial parents have the same rights as custodial parents to inspect the records of

their children, unless a court order to the contrary is on file in the school.

CALCULATORS AND COMPUTERS

A student is not to be in possession of someone else’s calculator or computer (or computer

parts) without their permission. When found, students are to turn in those items immediately

to the office of the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline. Otherwise it will

be considered as a theft and will be treated as such. The parents will be notified and the

item in question will be confiscated. Students will provide the serial number located on the

back of their calculators to the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline at the

beginning of the school year or when they purchase a new calculator.

LEAVING THE SCHOOL BUILDING OR CAMPUS

Leaving the school building or campus is not allowed during the school day without the

written permission of an administrator. Parking lots are always off limits during the school

day. Students who leave the school building without permission will serve JUG. Students

who have permission to leave school for a valid reason during the school day should be

picked up and should park their cars on the Ballas lot. They are not to leave school without

going through the main office and notifying the switchboard operator. If entering or

returning to school after the 8:00 a.m. bell, students are to check in at the main office.

Students who do not follow this procedure will receive a minimum of 3 JUGs and

unexcused absences for the time gone.

CAR POLICY AND REGISTRATION

Parking on the De Smet Jesuit campus is a privilege and can be taken away if students

violate this policy. Permission to park on the De Smet Jesuit campus is limited to junior and

senior students, faculty, staff and visitors. Sophomores may not park on campus without

permission from the office of the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and

Discipline and no student is allowed to park in nearby neighborhoods or in places of

business within the vicinity of De Smet Jesuit. Juniors and seniors must purchase a

parking pass from the office of the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline.

The registration cost for the school year 2015-16 will be $50.00. The parking fee will

increase to $60.00 after August 28, 2015. The parking tag (one tag per space) is supplied by

De Smet Jesuit. The tag is to be visible through the windshield of the parked car (hanging

from the rear view mirror with the printed matter facing outward) at all times while on the

parking lot or the vehicle is subject to fines and / or towing at the student’s expense. Permits

can be moved from one family car to another or from one carpool vehicle to another, but all

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cars using a single permit must be registered when the permit is issued, when a new car is

purchased, or when a new license plate is issued. If a student’s permit is lost or stolen, he is

required to purchase another permit at full price.

The penalty for parking without a school-issued permit is $60.00. $50.00 of the $60.00

will go toward the purchase of a parking permit - if available. Parking violations will result

in a $10.00 fine. Fines will double with each violation. Students that manufacture “false”

tags, use one not issued by the school, display tags stolen from another vehicle, or possess a

tag not issued to them will be fined and driving privileges may be suspended or revoked.

Please remember, there are no warnings when it comes to parking fines. The first offense

will result in a fine.

Parking spots are not reserved, but the school reserves the right to specify what parking can

be used by seniors, certain students and teachers. De Smet Jesuit High School does not

guarantee that a parking space will be available at all times for use by all students. The

student assumes the risk of any loss or damage to the vehicle or personal property, including

but not limited to damage caused by fire, theft, acts of any third parties or any other causes.

Neither the student nor his parents shall hold De Smet Jesuit, its agents or employees liable

for damages or injuries caused by a student or another student’s vehicle. If the student fails

to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this policy, De Smet Jesuit has the right

to take away all driving privileges without prior notice to the student.

CAMERAS, VIDEO CAMERAS, MUSIC PLAYERS, ETC.

Students are not allowed to take pictures on school property at any time without permission

of the Assistant Principal for Welfare and Discipline. Students are required to leave all

picture-taking devices in their lockers. This ban refers to any type of camera, including cell

phone cameras, computer cameras, camcorders, or any other picture-taking devices.

The use of CD players, MP3s, earphones, tape players, radios or other listening devices are

also prohibited during the school day unless explicitly allowed by a teacher. This ban also

includes beepers or laser pointers, as well.

o If a student is found to have one of these listening or picture-taking devices,

the student will receive two demerits and that item will be held in the

Assistant Principal for Welfare and Discipline’s office until the end of the

school day.

o If there is a second offense, the parents may be required to come in and pick

it up.

Please note there is no expectation of privacy for student’s computers or other

electronic devices. De Smet Jesuit reserves the right to check student’s computers or

any other electronic devices at any time.

CELL PHONES

Students may carry their cell phones with them during the school day and may use their cell

phones before and after school or during activity periods. However, they may not use them

during class, between classes, at lunch or during study hall periods unless they are granted

permission by an administrator, teacher or proctor.

Cell phones should always be in silent mode to prevent distractions in the classroom

or study hall.

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Any student who has his phone out in class or during a non-designated time period

or whose cell phone disrupts class or goes off in the hallway (beeps or rings) will

receive the following -

o two demerits and their cell phone will be held in the Assistant Principal for

Welfare and Discipline’s office until the end of the school day;

o in the event of a second offense, the student will be fined $5, receive two

more demerits, and his parents may be required to come in and pick the cell

phone up from the office of the Assistant Principal for Welfare and

Discipline;

o a third violation will result in another fine ($10), 1 JUG and the student not

being allowed to carry his phone on his person during the school day.

Cell phones cannot be used for any reason during tests, quizzes or exams. Students

having cell phones out during these testing periods (even to check the time) will be

considered breaking test procedures. Their phone will be confiscated and kept in

the office of the Assistant Principal for Welfare and Discipline until the end of the

day and will have to meet with the Assistant Principal in Charge of Academics

concerning the breaking of test procedures. If a student needs to leave the exam area

for any reason, they will be asked to surrender their cell phone to the exam or test

proctor until the test period is completed.

Please note there is no expectation of privacy for a student’s cell phone. De Smet Jesuit

reserves the right to check student cell phones at any time.

COLLECTION OF MONEY

Any collection of money from students on school premises for any reason must have the

explicit permission of the Principal. This includes but is not limited to the buying or selling

of used calculators and computer parts.

DRESS CODE

It is the purpose of the dress code to provide a simple and academic atmosphere for

students, parents and teachers to follow. Students are to be neat and clean in their person

and dress. Students must be in dress code before entering the school building and remain in

dress code until dismissal. The expected school attire is a collared shirt with an approved

sweater or sweatshirt, with dress pants, a belt, socks, and dress shoes. In all matters

concerning acceptable dress code attire, the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and

Discipline has the final say. Violation of the dress code will result in JUG.

Shirts:

Collared dress shirts (polo type shirts are acceptable); print appearing in any place other

than the pocket area is prohibited

Students may not wear a long-sleeved shirt underneath their short-sleeved collared dress

shirt.

Shirts and other garments may not advertise drugs or alcohol products, or have vulgar or

distasteful sayings on them.

Shirts must be tucked in.

Dress pants:

Dress pants (with no outside pockets), with belt, should not be oversized and must be

worn at the waist.

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Dress shoes:

Dress shoes must be polishable (canvas and suede are not polishable shoes), below

the ankle and in good condition.

Shoes must be only one color (black, brown, tan, grey or cordovan).

Shoes cannot look like athletic shoes.

If in doubt, remember shoes are to be dress shoes and not casual shoes.

NOTE: Moccasin or moccasin-style shoes are not allowed.

Sweatshirts and sweaters:

Students may wear only the approved De Smet Jesuit sweatshirts, sweaters, or sweater

vests (available only in the school bookstore).

Hats:

Hats and hoods may not be worn inside the school building.

Jackets and coats:

Students may not wear lightweight jackets or heavy coats during the school day.

Warm weather dress:

During August, September, and May, students may wear a collared shirt, dress shorts

(with no outside pockets), belt and athletic shoes with socks.

Hair:

Hair must be clean and neatly combed or brushed.

Outlandish hairstyles or colors are prohibited.

Hair extending past the collar is to be pulled back in a ponytail.

Special occasions:

The regular dress code is in effect on exam days.

Students may be required to wear a collared dress shirt, tie, and dress pants on all-

school Mass days, or for field trips, or for other special occasions.

Student athletes or club members may wear their team jersey or shirt of that sport or

club, one time per season with permission from the Assistant Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline.

Accessories:

Students may not wear necklaces (except religious or Kairos medals), excessive

jewelry, spiked or studded belts or bracelets, nose rings or piercings, other than in the

ear.

Only one piercing per ear is allowed and it must be in the lobe area.

Tattoos are discouraged. If a student does have one, it must be covered at all times.

Miscellaneous:

Students playing in the gymnasium may only wear basketball or tennis shoes.

Cleated shoes are to be removed before entering the building.

Violation of the dress code will result in JUG.

The Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline has final say in these

matters.

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MISCELLANEOUS: During the school year there will be days when students will be

allowed to “dress down.” Those days are on Spirit days or other special days when the dress

code is relaxed.

Please help us to enforce the dress code by making sure your son is dressed accordingly,

before he leaves the house in the morning. If you are not sure whether something is in dress

code, either call or have your son bring the article of clothing in to me. If there is any

question, the decision of the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline is final.

The penalty for a dress code violation is JUG or detention. Excessive dress code

violations will result in JUG and / or the student being sent home. He will receive an

unexcused absence until he returns in dress code.

FAN BEHAVIOR

All spectators at De Smet Jesuit athletic events should keep in mind that attendance at these

events is a privilege. High school athletic events are an extension of the classroom and

should be a learning experience. Spectators should remember to praise student-athletes in

their attempt to improve themselves as students, as athletes and as people. The behavior of

fans at athletic events should always reflect the values of De Smet Jesuit. Inappropriate or

embarrassing behavior will not be tolerated and will result in the revocation of the privilege

to attend further athletic or social functions. Spectators are asked

to know and demonstrate the fundamentals of sportsmanship;

to respect, cooperate and respond enthusiastically to cheerleaders;

to censure fellow spectators who display negative behavior;

to respect the property of the school and the authority of school officials;

to show respect for an injured athlete when he is removed from the contest;

to not applaud errors by opponents or penalties inflicted upon them;

to not heckle, jeer or distract members of the opposing team;

to never criticize the athletes or coaches for the loss of the contest;

to respect the judgment and strategy of the coach, refrain from second-guessing;

to avoid profane language and obnoxious behaviors which are contrary to

sportsmanship;

to avoid jumping on the bleachers and / or pushing fellow spectators;

to not participate in cheers which mention drugs, alcohol, or sexual references;

to not participate in cheers which are derogatory or belittling to opponents, fans, or

referees;

to not rush the court or playing field following the contest.

Lastly, spectators are asked to stay off the gym playing floor and playing fields.

FOOD AND DRINK

Food and drink are allowed only in the cafeteria and no food or drink is to be taken from the

cafeteria. Food and drink is allowed in the lobby area only before and after school. Chewing

gum and sunflower seeds are never allowed in the building. Food and drink are never

permitted in the gym. Sports drinks are not allowed during the school day. Water bottles

with resealable lids are allowed.

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GAMBLING

Gambling, dice playing, card playing or possession of playing cards of any type is not

allowed in the building. Gambling devices will be confiscated. This behavior at a minimum

will result in one or more JUGs.

HARASSMENT De Smet Jesuit’s motto of “Men for Others” underlies the school’s expectations for student

and faculty behavior. Adherence to the school’s philosophy begins with showing respect for

others, including teachers, staff members, and students. To this end, De Smet Jesuit is

committed to maintaining an environment for our students and faculty members, which is

free from harassment, including sexual harassment. Harassment is defined as any verbal or

physical conduct that is unwelcome or inappropriate. Students and teachers are required to

report harassment of any kind including any form of cyber bullying to the school’s

administration. (Harassment will result in serious disciplinary action, including the

possibility of disciplinary probation, suspension, or dismissal).

LOCKERS

The students’ lockers (both book locker and P.E. locker) are school property loaned

to the student to use during the school year. They are to be properly taken care of

and must be opened for inspection upon the request the office of the Assistant

Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline.

Please remember the following points:

The school reserves the right to check any locker unannounced.

The student is presumed responsible for any damage to his locker and will be

required to pay for the repair of any damage.

Students must not place anything in the lock mechanism in an attempt to keep their

lockers from closing properly, or they will risk serving JUG.

A student is to use the lockers assigned to him by the office of the Assistant

Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline and his physical education teacher.

Neither the book locker nor P.E. locker is to be switched without authorization of

the office of the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline.

Leaving lockers open invites stealing and vandalism. Each student should keep the

combination to his lock to himself.

A locker fee is assessed each student for his book locker. Gym locks must be

purchased from the bookstore or the office of the Assistant Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline.

There are to be NO photos, pictures, etc., displayed in lockers.

LOST AND FOUND

The Lost and Found service is maintained in Mr. Wotawa’s office. Books, clothes, etc., may

be reclaimed after proof of ownership. Valuable items, such as watches, rings and

calculators are kept in the office of the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and

Discipline.

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MEDICATIONS

The office of the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline must be notified in

writing of any prescription medication a student must take during the school day. Parents

should also contact the student’s counselor who will store the medication for him.

OUT-TO-LUNCH, EARLY DISMISSAL AND SENIOR STUDY HALL PROGRAMS

(FOR SENIORS ONLY)

Regarding each of the following three programs, seniors are to attend a meeting at the

beginning of the semester to obtain the appropriate permission form and program

information from the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline.

1. The Out-to-Lunch Program allows seniors, who meet certain criteria, to leave the

De Smet Jesuit campus and go to lunch, when their study time occurs during their

lunch period. Seniors are eligible to participate in this program provided along with

other academic and disciplinary conditions, they have not skipped any classes while

attending De Smet Jesuit, and are not on disciplinary probation.

2. The Early Dismissal Program permits seniors whose scheduled study hall occurs

during the last period of the day to leave early.

3. The Senior Study Hall Program allows seniors to leave the campus if their teacher

is giving his / her class a study hall and the teacher is going to be out of the building

for the last class period of the day.

SENIORS PLEASE NOTE: There will be times when a senior teacher is absent and his /

her class may be given an unscheduled and unsupervised study period. If the teacher

remains in the building, this is not considered a regularly scheduled study hall and seniors

are not to leave without permission from the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and

Discipline. In this case, these students are to go to one of the four available study hall sites.

Seniors are given complete information and the parental permission form at the beginning of

each semester of their senior year.

PARENTS CONTACTING A STUDENT

Parents are not to contact their sons by cell phone during the school day. If a parent

finds it essential to contact a student during the school day, he or she is to leave a message

at the switchboard. The student will be called to the main office during the next class break.

Such calls must be held to a minimum.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Photographs of students may appear on the school’s website or in other publications.

Parents who do not wish their son’s photographs to be placed in public media must notify

the school in writing by September 1. Students are not allowed to photograph other students

or faculty / staff without permission of the administration.

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SCHEDULED STUDY TIME

Some of the students will have scheduled study halls during the day. There must be a

proctor present. If no proctor is present, students are to inform the office of the Assistant

Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline. Only the following spaces will be available to

them -

Campus Ministry

Counseling Center

Library - quiet study

Lobby - quiet study

Open classrooms when a teacher is present - quiet study.

The students may choose in which room they will spend their study hall but they must be in

that room when the bell rings for the beginning of the class period. They must check in with

the teacher assigned to that room. They are required to remain in that room until the bell

rings signaling the end of the period. The student is responsible for reporting to and

checking in with the moderator. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action.

Students assigned to mentor study must report to the assigned room.

SCHOOL CLEANLINESS

All students are expected to help keep the school clean. Classroom desks should be kept

clear of the walls. The student responsible will pay for defacement or abuse of school

property.

SIGNS AND NOTICES

Signs and notices may be posted around the school only with the approval of the Principal

or an assistant principal. Students who post such signs are responsible for taking them down

when the event they are publicizing is over.

STUDENT LOBBY AREA

The Emerson Lobby is reserved for quiet study during all periods. This area is provided for

student study and relaxation. Any roughhousing in this area will result in disciplinary action.

No food or drink is allowed in this area during the school day. Any student using the field

for athletics / PE should not pass through the lobby on his way to the locker rooms.

STUDENT SAFETY

Fighting on or off our campus is not permitted. Students may be placed on disciplinary

probation and / or suspension and must serve 1-10 consecutive JUGs. A second offense

makes the student subject to dismissal. Weapons of any type are not allowed on the

premises.

THEFT

Theft is considered a very serious offense. Students found in possession of any items or

selling items not belonging to them, including but not limited to food from the cafeteria,

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calculators, computers (or computer parts), clothing, or books will be subject disciplinary

action, including dismissal from school.

TOBACCO

In the interest of health, students are not permitted to smoke, dip, or use other tobacco

products while on school premises, while on properties in the vicinity of De Smet Jesuit, or

at events held at other schools. They are not permitted to have tobacco materials, including

lighters in their possession. The possession or use of tobacco materials while attending any

event involving De Smet Jesuit High School will be considered a violation. Violators of the

tobacco guideline will be fined $25.00 and will serve two consecutive JUGs on the first

offense. Parents will be notified of the violation. A second offense will result in a $50.00

fine, four consecutive JUGs, and disciplinary probation. Athletes and students involved in

school-related clubs might incur additional repercussions. Any student who is in a group of

boys who are smoking will be considered smoking.

VANDALISM

Vandalism is the willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private

property. Respect for property must be observed. Vandalism includes the defacing of any

surface on or off De Smet Jesuit property. It is against Missouri state and county laws. The

school in no way condones any kind of “prank” activity. This behavior may result in JUGs,

disciplinary probation and / or dismissal from school. It is our hope that no student will

jeopardize his chances of graduation or further consequences from De Smet Jesuit by being

involved in this type of activity.

VISITING THE CAMPUSES OF OTHER SCHOOLS AND DE SMET JESUIT

GUESTS

Visiting the campuses of other schools during their school hours is not allowed without

permission from the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline. Unauthorized

visits may result in disciplinary action from De Smet Jesuit. Complaints from other schools

or facilities about the behavior of De Smet Jesuit students at their functions or reports of

pranks or vandalism will be treated as disciplinary matters at De Smet Jesuit. Students may

have guests visit De Smet Jesuit only by making arrangements with the Assistant Principal

for Student Welfare and Discipline at least one day in advance.

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COMPUTER ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Signing of the Student Handbook implies acceptance of this policy. Acceptance of this

policy is required to gain access to De Smet Jesuit computer resources. Please note that this

policy is in use for all De Smet Jesuit students. Individual teachers, however, may enforce

more stringent guidelines for use within their classrooms.

All use of the computer facilities, including internet access, must be in support of education

and research in a manner consistent with the purposes for which De Smet Jesuit provides

these facilities. The use of the computer facilities is a privilege, not a right, and carries with

it certain responsibilities. There is no expectation of privacy when using the De Smet Jesuit

network. De Smet Jesuit reserves the right to randomly check any computer (TabletPC and /

or desktop) or external storage device as it deems necessary.

De Smet Jesuit declares unacceptable behavior just cause for taking disciplinary action or

revoking network and other computer privileges. De Smet Jesuit has the right to restrict or

terminate network and internet access at any time for any reason. De Smet Jesuit further has

the right to monitor network activities, student files, and student e-mail in any form that it

sees fit to maintain the safety and confidentiality of the computer facilities and to enforce

the provisions of this policy, including cooperation with law enforcement agencies.

De Smet Jesuit prohibits involvement in illegal, inappropriate, or obscene activities. An

illegal activity is defined as a violation of local, state and / or federal laws or a violation of

any contract, license, or other agreement applicable to the use of the De Smet Jesuit

computers / network. The United States Code, Title 17 (copyright law), Digital Millennium

Copyright Act of 1998, and any subsequent changes to the federal laws are to be followed.

An inappropriate activity is defined as any activity outside the intended purpose and scope

of the computer facilities. An obscene activity is defined as any activity that violates the

moral teachings of the Catholic Church as determined by the De Smet Jesuit administration.

The following are additional examples of unacceptable behavior. Violations will result in

disciplinary measures being taken. Please note that the Assistant Principal for Student

Welfare and Discipline’s office has final say in any measures taken. THE FOLLOWING

ARE ALL PROHIBITED:

leaving your TabletPC unattended at De Smet Jesuit;

installing without permission any computer programs or software on the De Smet

Jesuit desktops;

installing any software on your TabletPC that may violate the acceptable use policy

or interfere with its normal functioning on our network;

the use of any technologies that would allow users to circumvent any De Smet

Jesuit appliances - these technologies includes web-based servers, installed proxy

programs, VPNs (virtual private networks), or any other attempt to circumvent

protocols put in place to protect students and network infrastructure;

attempting to gain unauthorized access to De Smet Jesuit network resources,

including network servers, routers, switches, wireless hardware, or any other

appliance on the network;

attempting to boot from any other form of media, including all distributions of

Linux; all computers must be operated under the De Smet Jesuit installed operating

system;

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logging in to the network with another user’s account or password. All users are

responsible for their account and what occurs on the network with the account. Do

not share your password.

intentionally degrading or disrupting the performance of the computer or altering

another student’s files or any desktop or TabletPC, including tampering with the

DyKnow system;

possession of any technologies that may be deemed malicious;

the possession or installation of peer-to-peer file sharing at any time, this may

include, but is not limited to Bit Torrent or any other torrent site, or any other file-

sharing program;

the use of any broadband service, or mobile hotspots such as Cricket, Verizon, or

the use of any other wireless internet access while on the De Smet Jesuit campus;

the use, installation or possession of any “voice over” program such as Skype,

Chatroulette, Oovoo, Omegle, ScreamingBee or similar software while on the De

Smet Jesuit Campus;

inappropriate use of the De Smet Jesuit email system, including mass emails and

off-task behaviors while in class;

the use of social media including but not limited to Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat,

Facebook and instant messaging, during the school day;

playing video games during the school day;

using the De Smet Jesuit network to download music, videos or movies;

any type of online purchases or using the network for commercial or financial gain

roughhousing or pranks near any computers – including touching other students’

computers or changing settings;

enabling or using the TabletPC Webcam unless specifically directed to by a teacher;

recording (audio or video) or taking pictures of any individuals without permission.

Violations will incur the following consequences:

1st OFFENSE: Minimum of 1 JUG and minimum ten dollar fine ($10.00)

2nd

OFFENSE: Minimum of 2 JUGs, minimum twenty dollar fine ($20.00), parents

notified

3rd

OFFENSE: Minimum of 3 JUGs, minimum forty dollar fine ($40.00), and

placed on disciplinary probation

4th OFFENSE: JUGs, fines, and possible discipline board

The following actions may also be taken when necessary

damage done to a loaner laptop may incur a minimum one hundred dollar ($100.00)

fee;

removal from the De Smet Jesuit network;

re-imaging of the student’s computer;

school suspension or expulsion;

legal action and prosecution by the authorities.

Please note:

If you have questions about whether a particular use is appropriate, please see the IT

staff.

As technology advances, De Smet Jesuit may find it necessary to update this policy.

Students will be notified of changes.

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Use of the internet raises security and safety issues. As such, De Smet Jesuit prohibits the

use of any online communities, such as Facebook or Twitter. Students may not post

personal information about themselves or other members of the De Smet Jesuit community

on the internet. No student should agree to meet anyone he has met online without parental

approval.

Additionally, De Smet Jesuit prohibits any type of activity that could be deemed harassing

or bullying. This includes but is not limited to creating any online website or webpage

referring to any De Smet Jesuit student, faculty, or staff, without their explicit permission.

All inappropriate or threatening messages and all security breaches must be reported to the

office of the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline.

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LIBRARY POLICIES

Mission

The mission of the De Smet Jesuit High School Library is to ensure that students and staff

are effective, efficient users of ideas and information and to encourage lifelong reading

habits.

Goal

The goal of the De Smet Jesuit High School is to meet the curricular needs of the school’s

learning community, both students and faculty. Library staff is available before, during and

after school to assist with research and information queries. We have an extensive print and

electronic collection. Electronic databases can be accessed from school or home. The library

space is used for classes, quiet study and small group work.

Objectives

The De Smet Jesuit High School’s Library strives

to provide a wide range of print and non-print resources to meet the learning needs

of the school community;

to encourage recreational reading by providing a wide assortment of award-winning

fiction and nonfiction titles and popular periodical titles;

to provide access to resources and services free of constraints resulting from

personal, partisan, or doctrinal disapproval;

to instruct students to access, evaluate, and utilize information.

Policies

Checkouts: Books may be checked out for 10 school days. Periodicals may be checked out

for 5 school days. Books and periodicals may be renewed as needed.

Overdue Materials

If library materials are not returned, the cost of the item will be charged to the student’s

account.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS

The Student Activities Program offers a wide range of student-oriented events and

organizations throughout the school year. The program provides an enjoyable supplement to

classroom work with opportunities to grow in personal responsibility, leadership, friendship,

and cooperation with others. The success of each activity depends on the commitment and

responsible participation of the students. Each activity is supervised by a faculty moderator

who directs and assists student members. Any questions about an activity should be directed

to its moderator, to the Student Government moderator, or to the Director of Student

Services and Formation.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

The following is a list of the current clubs and organizations students make elect to join

during their four years. Students should contact the club or organization’s moderator for

more information or to join.

Name Moderator Contact

Billiards Club Place, Mr. Howie hplace@desmet.org

Black Robe (Vocal Music Group) Sherrock, Mr. Ray rsherrock@desmet.org

Bowling Club

Bender, Mr. Gene and Mohan.

Mr. Matt gbender@desmet.org

Burger Club Morris, Mr. Pat pmorris@desmet.org

Campus Ministry Callahan, Dr. Michael mcallahan@desmet.org

Cannonball Club (Vocation)

Callahan, Dr. Michael and Mr.

Joseph Wotawa, S.J. mcallahan@desmet.org

Chess Club Bender, Mr. Gene gbender@desmet.org

CLC (Christian Life Community) Callahan, Dr. Michael mcallahan@desmet.org

Coffee Club Baxendale, Dr. Mariette mbaxendale@desmet.org

Companeros

Murray, Mrs. and Noonan, Dr.

and Walsh, Mr. Jim smurray@desmet.org

Dionysian Players (Theatre)

Knoedelseder, Mr. Kurt and

Sextro, Mr. Ryan kknoedelsder@desmet.org

DIP (De Smet Jesuit in Prayer) Callahan, Dr. Michael mcallahan@desmet.org

DSPN (Sports Broadcasting) Hawkey, Mr. John jhawkey@desmet.org

DURT (Robotics)

Behm, Dr. Robert and Huckshold,

Mr. Keith rbehm@desmet.org

Engineering Club Feld, Mr. Joe jfeld@desmet.org

English Club Bergman, Mr. Rob rbergman@desmet.org

FCA (Fellowship of Christian

Athletes) Robinson, Mr. Colbyn crobinson@desmet.org

Freshmen Class Student

Government Maitz, Mrs. Lynn ldoherty@desmet.org

History Club Sothers, Mr. Tom tsothers@desmet.org

Hockey Fan Club Behm, Dr. Robert rbehm@desmet.org

Ignatian Business Leaders Lange, Mr. Andy alange@desmet.org

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Name Moderator Contact

Improv Club Welling, Mr. Chris cwelling@desmet.org

Intramurals DeGreeff, Mr. Mark mdegreeff@desmet.org

JCL (Junior Classical League) Schmidt, Ms. Sarah sschmidt@desmet.org

Junior Class Student Government Mohan, Mr. Matt mmohan@desmet.org

MAC (Multicultural Awareness

Club) Gilkes, Mr. Armando agilkes@desmet.org

Magis Men (Service Club) Noonan, Dr. Donna dnoonan@desmet.org

Mathematics Academic Team Likos, Mr. Dan dlikos@desmet.org

Medical Club Baxendale, Dr. Mariette mbaxendale@desmet.org

Men for Life

Grimm, Mrs. Kelsey and Russo,

Mr. Michael kgrimm@desmet.org

Mirror Newspaper Burns, Mr. Kevin kburns@desmet.org

Model UN Cavanagh, Mr. Sean scavanaugh@desmet.org

National Honors Society Walsh, Mr. Jim jwalsh@desmet.org

Olympiad Yearbook Burns, Mr. Kevin kburns@desmet.org

Outdoor Club O'Brien, Mr. Michael mobrien2@desmet.org

Ping Pong Club Behm, Dr. Robert rbehm@desmet.org

President's Ambassadors Sullivan, Mr. Tim tsullivan@desmet.org

Psychology Club Klein, Mr. Josh jklein@desmet.org

Rock Appreciation Club Baxendale, Dr. Mariette mbaxendale@desmet.org

Scholar Bowl Sothers, Mr. Tom tsothers@desmet.org

Scrivener (Literary Magazine) Hutchison, Mr. Robert rhutchison@desmet.org

Senior Class Student Government Russo, Mr. Mike mrusso@desmet.org

Social Justice Club

Wotawa, Mr. Joe and Place, Mr.

Howie jwotawa@desmet.org

Sophomore Class Student

Government Boland, Mr. Dave dboland@desmet.org

Spanish Club Bowman, Sra. Carmen cbowman@desmet.org

Spartan Pep Band Karpowicz, Mr. Mike mkarpowicz@desmet.org

Spartan Sound Sherrock, Mr. Ray rsherrock@desmet.org

Spartists (Art Club)

Kohler, Mrs. Laurie and

Ledbetter, Ms. Emily lkohler@desmet.org

Student Government Russo, Mr. Mike mrusso@desmet.org

Super Smash Brothers Place, Mr. Howie hplace@desmet.org

Tech Leaders Talken, Mr. Michael mtalken@desmet.org

Travelers Leadership Group Noonan, Dr. Donna dnoonan@desmet.org

Video Production Club Hawkey, Mr. John jhawkey@desmet.org

Young Democrats Sothers, Mr. Tom tsothers@desmet.org

Young Republicans Mohan, Mr. Matt mmohan@desmet.org

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THE SPARTAN ATHLETIC PROGRAM

The goals of the De Smet Jesuit Athletic Program include

to serve as an extracurricular complement to the academic, religious, and cultural

programs of the school;

to offer a positive physical outlet to the student which may be of value to him for

future leisure time;

to create an atmosphere of healthy competition in a team context, accepting both

success and failure;

to create a spirit of fellowship, to teach sportsmanship and respect for others, and to

inculcate a sense of self-discipline;

to help teach the importance of doing one’s best;

to provide a focus of and opportunity for pride by the entire student body, either as

good athletes or good fans.

The Athletic Program includes

FALL football, cross country, soccer, and swimming

WINTER basketball, wrestling, water polo, hockey, and racquetball

SPRING baseball, track, tennis, golf, volleyball, lacrosse, bowling, rugby,

in-line hockey, and ultimate frisbee

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

The administration and faculty at De Smet Jesuit High School believe that academics are the

cornerstone of the student experience. In an effort to encourage student achievement,

therefore, the following procedures are in place -

At the time of the first and third mid-quarter progress reports, the Athletic Director

will mail letters to parents of all students who are failing one or more courses. The

letter is a reminder that any student failing a course at the quarter will be ineligible

to play sports or participate in activities.

At the quarter, all students failing courses will be placed on a two-week suspension

from sports and activities. Athletes will not be able to participate in games and

coaches will determine participation in practices.

At the end of the two-week suspension, a student can be reinstated, assuming he is

passing all of his courses.

Students who are not passing their courses at the end of the two-week period will be

ineligible to play sports or participate in activities for another two-week period.

Teachers and coaches will periodically monitor those students whose grades may be

borderline after the two-week period has expired and will intervene when necessary.

At the end of the semester, a student who has not passed 3.0 credits is not eligible to

participate during the following semester as per Missouri State High School

Activities Association rules.

ATHLETIC CODE

In a special way, a student wearing a De Smet Jesuit uniform or a De Smet Jesuit letter

represents the school and must conduct himself accordingly. The following rules have been

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drawn up to highlight the major responsibilities of the De Smet Jesuit athlete. They must be

followed during the entire year, not just during a playing season.

A team coach will be aware of the individual student’s academic and disciplinary

record in school. Consistent or repeated problems in these areas may require

suspension or dismissal from a sport.

Each student must obtain a medical release from his family doctor at the beginning

of his sport season. This release is sufficient for succeeding seasons in the same

school year.

Each student must be covered by insurance provided by the student’s parents. The

school does not provide accident or medical insurance.

A De Smet Jesuit athlete is expected to set a good example for other students and

for his teammates on and off the field. Disrespect to teachers, competing coaches or

players, or fellow students will not be tolerated.

School absence: A student who has not attended school for at least one-half day

may not participate in any athletic activity on that day, e.g., team meeting, practice,

or game. The Athletic Director shall determine the “half-day” rule on any given day

since some days have shortened schedule, etc.

Any involvement, directly or indirectly, with alcohol, drugs or tobacco will result in

suspension or dismissal from the team. Any repeated violation of this rule will

result in automatic dismissal from the team besides any penalty imposed by the

Assistant Principal for Student Welfare and Discipline.

Curfew will be set by each coach in each sport. All athletes are expected to honor

the curfew rule. Each coach may check on observance and will handle violations of

this rule.

Each athlete is responsible for the equipment issued him. He must pay for any

equipment lost, stolen, or damaged through his negligence.

Respect for one another’s equipment or property is essential. Anyone caught

stealing or tampering with another’s property will be dismissed from the sport.

The locker room and athletic facilities are not recreation areas. They are to be kept

clean at all times. The cage area and medical room are off-limits unless permission

to enter is given by the coach.

If a student cannot attend a practice, he should notify the coach as early as possible,

calling his home if necessary. Each student is expected to be on time for practice.

Athletes must remove field shoes before entering the school building. All athletes

must enter or leave the locker room area through the north gym stairwell. Athletic

equipment may not be worn in the student lounge area.

All weekday practices will end in time for students to shower and dress by 6:00

p.m. By school policy, there are no Sunday practices unless a game is scheduled on

a Monday. Exceptions to this policy will be reviewed by the Athletic Director,

Principal, and other administrators for approval.

Only one letter is awarded per year per level of participation no matter how many

sports a student plays.

Once a student has made a team, he has a commitment to fulfill and will not be

allowed to quit that team to begin practice for another team until the sport he is

presently playing has ended.

Participants in all sports and their parents will have a preseason meeting which will

explain the rules that will be enforced by the coach of that sport. The purpose of this

practice is to make the player as well as his parents aware of all rules before the

season begins.

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Athletes participating in any sport, MSHSAA-sanctioned or club, MUST be a

student at De Smet Jesuit High School. This policy exists to take precedent over any

league rules that exist. (The only exception is to allow 8th grade students to

participate on the lowest level club developmental team if roster spots are not

filled.)

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ASBESTOS

NOTIFICATION OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS

MANAGEMENT PLAN

This is to notify you that De Smet Jesuit High School has submitted its Management Plan

prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

(AHEARA, 40 CFR 763) for the high school facilities. Copies of the Management Plan are

available in the Treasurer’s office on the first floor of the high school building. These plans

are available for your inspection during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00

a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and during other times by special arrangement. We request that

appointments be made with us to review such plans. To make an appointment, please

contact

Steven P. Burr

Vice President for Finance

De Smet Jesuit High School

(314) 567-3500