2012-2013 parent / student

handbook

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Mission The mission of Bishop Gorman High School is to:

• TeachtheGospelofJesusChrist• Preparestudentsforhighereducation• Createacommunitywhereserviceisvaluedandcelebrated

Vision ThevisionofBishopGormanHighSchoolistobeanationalleaderincollegepreparatoryeducationinanenvironmentdistinguishedbyCatholicvalues.

Values ThevaluesofBishopGormanHighSchoolcanbefoundintheacronymGAELS:

• G–God• A–Accountability• E–Excellence• L–Leadership• S–Stewardship

Goals ThegoalsofBishopGormanHighSchoolareasfollows:

1. ProvideaCatholicandreligiouslearningexperience.2. Assureexcellenceandhighstandardsinallacademics.3. Offeradistinguishedandwidevarietyofco-curricularactivities.4. Fosterasafe,supportiveanddisciplinedlearningenvironment.5. Involvestudents,parents,alumniandthecommunityinschoollife.6. Attract,retainanddevelopoutstandingfacultyandstaff.7. Providestrongadministrativeandfiscalleadership.

School Expected Student Learning ResultsBishopGormanHighSchoolhasthefollowingExpectedStudentLearningResults:

1. LivetheGospelofJesusChrista. KnowandapplythebasicprinciplesofChristianityastaughtbytheCatholicChurch.b. Developintheirrespectforthemselvesandothersandintheirappreciationforculturaldiversity.c. Developtheawarenessandskillsnecessarytoliveinaglobalsocietyasapersonforandwithothers.

2. StriveforHigherEducationa. Beabletocommunicateeffectivelythroughthedevelopmentofskillsinreading,writingandspeaking.b. Beindividualswhoareabletothinkcritically.c. Demonstrateknowledgeandproficiencyinthecurricularareastheyhavestudied.d. Usetechnologyasatooltocomplementlearning.

3. ValueServicea. Demonstratesocialresponsibilityandcommunityservice.b. Serveothersthroughtheirgiftsandtalentsintheirdailylives.c. Demonstrateknowledgeandapplicationoftheinherentconnectionbetweenlivedfaithandworksof charity,serviceaswellassocialjustice.d. Promotethecommongoodthroughpositiveinvolvementinthelargercommunityanddemonstrate civicresponsibility.

Bishop Gorman High School5959S.HualapaiWayLasVegas,NV89148702.732.1945phone|702.732.2856fax

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Chapter 1: The Gael Tradition ............................................. 1 Welcome Chapter 2: Catholic Identity & Spiritual Formation ......... 1 Formation of the Heart Sacraments|CommunityandPersonalPrayer RetreatProgram Formation of the Hands Formation of the Minds

Chapter 3: Parents as Primary Educators ................... 3 Commitment from Parents to Bishop Gorman - Parental Responsibilities Communications and Concerns TheChainofResponsibility ExceptiontotheChainofResponsibility Media Release

Chapter 4: The Academic Program ................................ 5 Admissions GeneralEntranceRequirementsfor: Freshmen|Transfer|InternationalStudents TuitionAssistance Academic Program GraduationRequirements|TransferStudents RequiredCredits|CreditRequirementstoRemain atBGHS|SummerEnrichmentProgram GradesandGradePoints|IncompleteGrades CumulativeGradePointAverage(GPA) HonorRoll|ValedictorianandSalutatorian ServiceHours|BlackboardEngage(Edline) SemesterExams|AcademicHonorCode|Integrity AcademicContract|Dismissal CourseChangeProcedure|StandardizedTesting Program|IMETPolicies

Chapter 5: Regulations for Student Conduct ................ 11 Attendance Policies ValidatingAbsences|GeneralAbsencePolicies Tardiness|PartDayAbsenceandEffecton Co-CurricularActivities| ExcessiveAbsence/ IrregularAttendance|DenialofCreditAppeal PlannedAbsences|Testing|Assignmentsafter Absences|ObtainingAssignmentsforAbsences DressCodePolicies|OverallAppearance GeneralDressCode|MassUniform SpiritFriday|Co-CurricularDress-up SpiritWeeksand“FreeDress”Day

Chapter 5: (cont.).............................................................. 11 Student Regulations and Discipline Responses SeriousInfractions OtherInfractions Gum Policy |Tardy Policy

Public Displays of Affection

Electronic Communications Device

Driving and Parking Policies

DisciplinaryResponse Definitions | Levels of Disciplinary Response

PrivacyandSearches DrugandAlcoholPolicy Assistance for Drug/Alcohol Abuse

Random/Behavior Drug/Alcohol Test

Consequences for Positive Test Results

Tobacco

Chapter 6: Student Support Services .......................... 22 Student Support Team Campus Ministry Guidance Counseling The Learning Center Health Services

MedicationPolicy|DiocesanLiabilityWaiverInjuryandTransportationPolicyStudentPregnancy|ChildAbuse/NeglectLegalIssues|FERPA/HIPAA

Chapter 7: Guideline for Acceptable Technology Use ..... 24SpecificPolicies

Chapter 8: Other General Information ....................... 27AdvancementOffice|BellSchedules|CampusHours|CampusStore|ClubsandOrganizationsDancePolicy|EmergencyResponsePlan|FertittaAthleticTrainingCenter|FinancialObligationsFlower/GiftDeliveries|IDCards|InsuranceLockers|NonDiscriminatoryPolicySchoolsponsoredTrips/FieldTripsSecurityCameras|Solicitation|TaxExemptStatusTransportationPolicy|VisitorCheck-In

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Chapter 1: The Gael Tradition

WelcomeFor58yearsBishopGormanhasbeenbuildingatraditionofexcellence.TheAdministration,faculty,studentsandparentsareintegralcontributorstothattradition.Inordertocontinuewithexcellencethereareprinciplesthatastudentmustobserveinordertoobtainthemostoutoftheeducationalexperience.ThefollowingprincipleswillincreaseyouropportunitiesforsuccessandhelpmakeBishopGormananexcellentschool:

• BelieveinGod,yourselfandothers.• Acceptresponsibilityforyoureducation,decisions,wordsandactions.• Actinawaythatbestrepresentsyourschool,parents,communityandselftopromoteasafe,healthy environmentinwhichtolearn.• Bealeaderoragoodfollower.• Beactiveintheschoolandcommunity.• Maintainabalancebetweenacademics,co-curricularactivitiesandcommunityprojects,continually givingyourbestefforttoeach.• Supportyourfellowstudentsandtheiractivities.• Respectthefaculty,staffandfellowstudents.Respecttherightsofothers.• Communicatewithothersinarespectfulway.

Theseprinciplesarethecornerstoneofastudent’ssuccessatBishopGorman.Followtheseprinciplesandsuccesswillbeyoursduringyourfourhighschoolyears.

TheclassroomistheheartoftheBishopGormancampus.Certainexpectationsofbehaviorarerequiredintheclassroom.Byfollowingtheseexpectations,thelearningenvironmentwillbeenhanced:

• Arriveontimetoallyourclasses.• Bepreparedforclassbydoingyourhomeworkandbybringingallbooksandsuppliesnecessaryforthe day’sactivities.• Berespectfulofyourteachersandfellowstudents.• Workdiligentlythroughouttheentireclassperiod.• RespectallpropertyofBishopGorman.

BishopGormanHighSchoolisafour-year,CatholiccollegepreparatoryhighschooloperatedundertheauspicesoftheDioceseofLasVegas.TheregulationsandproceduresaredeterminedbytheAdministrationundertheguidanceofaPresidentandaPrincipal.TheoperatingprinciplesareconsistentwiththepoliciesoftheDioceseofLasVegas.Allpoliciesandrulesapplytotheentirestudentbody,includingthosewhohavereached18yearsofage.

InordertoservetheneedsoftheBishopGormancommunity,theAdministrationreservestherighttoamendregulationsandproceduresinthishandbookatanytimewithreasonablenoticetothefamiliesofstudentsenrolledatBishopGormanHighSchool.Ifchangesaremade,writtenand/orelectronicnotificationwillbeprovided.

Chapter 2: Catholic Identity and Spiritual Formation

“He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8

BishopGormantakesprideinitsprimarymission,whichistheeducationofyoungpeopleintheCatholicfaithinthecontextofacollegepreparatoryprogram.Thereligiousandspiritualformationofthestudents(andfaculty)isofparamountimportance.Teachers,coaches,andmoderatorsareinstructedtomakeclearandexplicitconnectionstothelivedfaithoftheChurchintheircourses,sportsandco-curricularactivities.

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Formation of the Heart StudentsareformedintheirpersonalrelationshipwithGodthroughtheSacraments,CommunityandPersonalPrayerandtheRetreatProgram.

SacramentsTheschoolcelebratestheEucharistasacommunityonamonthlybasis.Allstudentsarerequiredtoattend;reverence,respectandparticipationareexpectedfromallstudents.Additionally,theschooltypicallyhasaMassonFridaymorningsbeforeschoolduringtheacademicyear.

TheschooloffersacommunalPenanceservicewithachanceforindividualconfessionatleastonceayear,usuallyduringAdventorLent.StudentsareencouragedtopartakeoftheSacramentofReconciliationmorefrequentlythroughouttheyearintheirownparishes.

BishopGormanoffersstudentsabroadspectrumofliturgicalparticipationopportunities.StudentsmayassumeresponsibilityforplanningaMassorserveas:

• Lectors• ExtraordinaryMinistersofHolyCommunion• Ushers• Altarservers• WorshipChoirmembers

CommunityandPersonalPrayerTheChapelisopentoallforpersonalprayerandreflection.TheBlessedSacramentispresentandarespectfulattitudeisexpectedfromthoseenteringtheChapel.TheChapelistypicallyopenfrom6:45amuntil3:30pmforthosewhowishtopray.StudentsareencouragedtostopbytheChapelbeforeschool,duringlunchorafterschooltospendafewmomentswiththeLord.TheLiturgyoftheHoursisprayedbeforeandafterschoolforthosewhowishtoprayincommunity.

TheOurLadyofLourdesGrottoisalsoopentoallforpersonalprayerandreflection.Thosewishingtodosomaylightacandleforaparticularprayerintention,praytherosaryorsimplysitandlistentothecontemplativemusicwhilemeditatingorpraying.TheGrottoisopenwhenevertheschoolisopen,includingeveningevents.AweeklyRosarywillbeheldforthosewhowishtoprayincommunity.

RetreatProgramTheretreatprogramservestoprovideaspiritualpresenceatBishopGormanthroughprayerandworship.

RetreatsAvailable: Day Long Retreats: Overnight Retreats:FreshmanRetreat Quest–FreshmenandSophomoresSophomoreRetreat Kairos–JuniorsandSeniorsJuniorRetreat SeniorRetreat

Formation of the Hands TheletterofJamesclearlyindicatesthatourfaithmustbelivedanddemonstrated:“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,’ but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it? So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” (James2:14-17)

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Thehallmarkofacaringcommunityisservicetooneanother.BishopGormanstronglyemphasizestheCatholiccommitmenttooutreach:

• Matthew25Board–Overseenbystudents,CampusMinister/Administrationtoraiseandallocatefundstoaidfamiliesinfinancialdistress.StudentscontributetothisfundthroughtheweeklyMiteBoxcollection.• Matthew’sCloset–OnThursdays,studentsworkdirectlywithhomelessandfamiliesinneedbydistributing clothesandtoiletries.

BecauseoftheGospelmandatetoloveandserveourneighbors,BishopGormanrequiresitsstudentstoparticipateinactsofservicetothecommunity.ThefollowingCommunityServicerequirementsareforallstudents:

1. Allstudentsarerequiredtocomplete100hoursofCommunityServiceforgraduation.Aminimumof25hoursper yearisrequired.Studentswhoaredeficientinservicehoursmaybedeniedre-enrollmentforthefollowingschool year.Allservicehoursarecountedaspartofthe100hours.Itisexpectedthatall100servicehourswillbe completedbytheendoffirstsemesterofsenioryear.

2. TherearealwaysanumberofcommunityserviceopportunitiesintheChapellobby,aswellasasuggestedlist onthebackoftheservicehourreportsheet.Forallotherserviceoptions,pleaseCHECKWITHCAMPUS MINISTRYFIRSTforapproval.

3. ThemaximumnumberofservicehoursyoucanearntowardsANYspecificactivityis20(outofyourtotal100).The reasoningforthisruleistomakecertainyouhaveavarietyofexperiencesinyourservice.Theonlyexceptionto the20hourmaximumruleisservingatMatthew’sCloset(BishopGorman’sfreeclothingbankforthehomeless) wherethereisnolimittothenumberofservicehoursaccumulated.Allstudents,beginningwiththeclassof2014, arerequiredtoserveatMatthew’sClosettwiceduringtheirfouryearsatBishopGorman.

Formation of the Mind StudentsareformedinmentalandacademicpursuitsofGodthroughtheirTheologycourses.BishopGormanrequiresallstudentstotakeTheologywhiletheyareenrolledattheschool.

TheaimofBishopGormanTheologycoursesistoimparttoeverystudentthemessageofsalvationthroughJesusChristwhoperfectlyrevealstoustheloveandplanofGodtheFather.OurtaskistodeliverintacttoeachstudentthetruthsoftheCatholicfaiththathavebeenhandedontous.ByourteachingwehopetodevelopstudentunderstandingoftheChristianfaithandbringittomaturity.Thehandingonoftruthsofthefaithisastageintheprocessofevangelization,soourgoalisnotonlytobringclaritytostudentunderstandingofdoctrine,butalsotoencourageanactivelifeoffaith.ItisourconvictionthatweareteachingthepersonofJesusChrist,withwhomweareinvitedtosharearelationship.

TheologycoursesatBishopGormanshouldberegardedasfullyacademicandcollegepreparatory.ThestatementofSaintPeter,“Alwaysbereadytomakeyourdefensetoanyonewhodemandsfromyouanaccountingforthehopethatisinyou,”(1Peter3:15)requiresbothferventprayerandscholarlystudy.

Beginningwiththe2013-2014schoolyear,theschoolwillbeimplementingtheUnitedStatesConferenceofCatholicBishops(USCCB)revisedcurriculumbaseduponthedocument“DoctrinalElementsofaCurriculumFrameworkfortheDevelopmentofCatecheticalMaterialsforYoungPeopleofHighSchoolAge.”ThisnewcurriculumhasbeendesignedtobemoreexplicitlyChristocentricinitsapproach.

Chapter 3: Parents as Primary Educators

“This responsibility applies chiefly to Christian parents who confide their children to the school. Having chosen it does not relieve them of a personal duty to give their children a Christian upbringing. They are bound to cooperate actively with the school – which means supporting the educational efforts of the school and utilizing the structures offered for parental involvement, in order to make certain that the school remains faithful to Christian principles of education.” The Catholic School, 73.

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AsisevidentinScripture,Churchteaching,andcommonsense,parentsareanimportant,andinfact,irreplaceablecomponentofachild’ssuccessfuleducation.Themostsuccessfulstudentstendtobethosewhoseparentsareactivelyinvolvedintheirchildren’seducation.BishopGormanexpectsthecooperationandassistanceoftheparentstoprovidethebestpossibleeducationalexperienceforeachstudent.

Commitments from Bishop Gorman to Parents – Parental ExpectationsBecauseparentsaretheprimaryeducatorsoftheirchildren,theyareentitledtocertainrights.TheschoolrecognizesthefollowingrightsofparentsandexpectationstheyshouldhaveofBishopGorman:

BishopGormanwill:• ProvideauthenticCatholicreligiousandspiritualformationforthestudents.• ProvidethebestpossibleCatholic,college-preparatoryeducationtoeachenrolledstudent.• Provideguidanceandcounselingaboutthecollegeadmissionsprocessandprovideassistanceregardingcollegiate financialaidwherepossible• Communicatewithparentsinatimelyfashionifastudentisexperiencingacademicchallenges,personaldifficulties orseriousdisciplinarysanctions.• KeepparentsapprisedofschoolhappeningsthroughG-Blasts,SharingthePride,BlackboardEngage(Edline), theschoolwebsite,theschoolFacebookpageandotherformsofcommunication.• Respondtoparentemails/phonecallswithinonebusinessday.

Commitments from Parents to Bishop Gorman – Parental Responsibilities Inorderfortheschooltofunctioneffectivelyandefficiently,parentsarechargedwiththefollowingresponsibilities.BishopGormanexpectsthefullcooperationofparentsinalloftheseareas.

ParentsofBishopGormanstudentswill:• Cooperatewithandpubliclysupporttheschool’smission,vision,policiesandregulations.• Supportthemoral,ethical,andspiritualformationoftheirchild,whichincludesmonitoringofbehaviorbothinand outofschooltoensurealignmentwithmoralandlegalprinciples.• Assistinteachingtheirchildrenprofessionalbehaviorbysupportingthepoliciesoftheschoolonattendance, punctuality,dresscodeandworkethic.• ActivelyparticipateintheeducationalprocessoftheirchildbymonitoringacademicprogressonBlackboardEngage (Edline)andcommunicatingwithteachersasnecessary.• Usethechainofresponsibility(seebelow)whentheyhaveaconcernthattheywouldliketoaddress.• KeepcurrentandupdatealldemographicandcontactinformationwithboththeregistrarandBlackboard Engage(Edline).• Submitallrequiredformsandpaperworkinatimelyfashion.• Paytuitionandanyotherfinancialobligationsinatimelyfashion.• Participateintheschoolcommunitybyattendingmandatoryparentmeetings,readingschoolpublicationsand attendingschoolfunctionswherepossible.

Communication and Concerns BishopGormanHighSchoolencouragesopenandpositivecommunicationbetweenthehomeandtheschool.Fromtimetotime,parentsmayhaveaconcernregardingtheirstudent’sprogressinanacademiccourseorco-curricularactivity.Whenthishappens,parentsareaskedtoaddresstheirconcerntotheappropriateperson,respectingthechainofresponsibility.

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TheChainofResponsibilityThisistheexpectedproceduretoaddressconcerns.Studentself-advocacyisanimportantskillthatmustbelearnedandpracticed;therefore,itisalwaysthefirstlevelofaddressingaconcern.

Academic Concern Disciplinary Concern Co-Curricular Concern

Athletic Concern

First Level Studentaddressesconcernwithteacher

Studentaddressesconcernwithteacher

Studentaddressesconcernwithmoderator

Studentaddressesconcernwithcoach

Second Level Parentaddressesconcernwithteacher

Parentaddressesconcernwithteacher

Parentaddressesconcernwithmoderator

Parentaddressesconcernwithcoach

Third Level ParentaddressesconcernwithDepartmentChairperson

ParentaddressesconcernwithDeanofStudents

ParentaddressesconcernwithDirectorofStudentActivities

ParentaddressesconcernwithHeadCoach(whereapplicable)

Fourth Level ParentaddressesconcernwithGuidanceCounselor

ParentaddressesconcernwithAssistantPrincipalforStudentServices

ParentaddressesconcernwithAssistantPrincipalforStudentServices

ParentaddressesconcernwithAthleticDirector

Fifth Level ParentaddressesconcernwithAssistantPrincipalforAcademics

ParentaddressesconcernwithPrincipal

ParentaddressesconcernwithPrincipal

ParentaddressesconcernwithPresident

Sixth Level ParentaddressesconcernwithPrincipal

ExceptiontotheChainofResponsibility:Itisalwaysappropriatetocallanyadministratorwhenthereisaconcernregardingstudentsafety,abuse,neglectoranyimminentthreattostudentorschoolsafety.

Theaudioorvideorecordingofconversationseitherinperson,bytelephoneorbyotherelectronicmeansbyoramongstudents,parents,teachersorschooladministratorsonschoolpropertyorinvolvingtheuseofschoolcommunicationdevicesisstrictlyprohibitedwithouttheexpresswrittenpermissionoftheschoolAdministration.

Media Release Therearemanyopportunitiesandoccasionsbefore,duringandafterourschoolyeartophotograph,videotapeorotherwisecapturestudents’imagesand/oropinions,bothinsideandoutsideofourschool.BishopGormanreservestherighttousesuchimagesinpublicationsincluding,butnotlimitedto,theschoolyearbook,newspapers,websitesandpromotionalmaterials.BishopGormanmayalsoprovidesuchimagestocommunitynewspapers,mediacontacts,etc.ParentsmustsubmittotheAdministration,inwriting,anyobjectiontotheuseoftheirstudent’simageforsuchpurposes.

Chapter 4: The Academic Program

Admissions AllstudentsareacceptedintoBishopGormanHighSchoolonaprobationarystatus.Spaceislimited.Pleasesubmitapplication,documentsandfeesinatimelymanner.

Prospectiveparentsandstudentsareexpectedtobehonestandforthrightintheiradmissionapplication,disclosingallrelevantandpertinentinformationtotheschool.Thisincludesinformationonanyspecialneedsorlearningservicesreceivedorexpected.ItalsoincludesexplaininganydifficultieswiththelawrequiringinvolvementintheJuvenileCourtSystem.Withholdinganyrelevantinformationmayleadtoimmediatedismissalofthestudent.

GeneralEntranceRequirementsforFreshmenStudents1. Completedapplicationwithnonrefundableapplicationfee2. 2.00GPAorbetterinthepreviousschoolyear3. Staninelevelof4oraboveontheplacementexamoranynationalexam4. Gooddisciplinaryrecordandgoodattendancerecord;maynothavebeenexpelledorintheprocessofexpulsion from their present school5. Enteringfreshmenmayberequiredtotakeadepartmentalexamtoenterupperlevelcourses.

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StudentswhodonotmeetadmissionsrequirementsarereferredtotheAdmissionsCommittee.Theywillbeevaluatedbaseduponareviewofthestudent’srecordsandavailablespace.

StudentstakingthePlacementExaminDecemberwillbegivenfirstconsiderationforacceptanceinto9thgradeofthecomingschoolyear.TheplacementtestisnecessaryforplacementinHonorsandScholarlevelcourses.Studentsacceptedareprioritizedby:

1. Catholicgradeschoolgraduates.2. Familiesinwhicheithertheparentsorsiblingsoftheprospectivestudenthavebeen,orare,inattendanceat BishopGorman.3. Feederschoolgraduates.4. Catholicfamilieswhoparticipateinaparishandwhohavechildreninpublicschools.5. Non-Catholicandnon-activeCatholicfamilieswithnopreviousconnectiontoBishopGorman.

GeneralEntranceRequirementsforTransferStudents TransferstudentstoBishopGormanwillprovideanofficialtranscriptfromanaccreditedschooloraccreditedhomeschoolofgrades,healthrecordsanddisciplinereportsfromtheirpresentschool.Entrancerequirementsfortransferringstudentsarethefollowing:

1. 2.75GPAincoresubjects(English,ForeignLanguage,Math,Science,SocialStudies)andTheologyifcomingfrom aCatholicschool2. Gooddisciplinaryrecordandgoodattendancerecord3. Maynothavebeenexpelledorintheprocessofexpulsionfromtheirpresentschool.4. Transfersfromlocalhighschoolsarenotordinarilyadmittedforthesenioryear.StudentstransferringfromCatholic highschoolsoutsideofLasVegasmaybeadmittedasseniors.

Theapplicationwillbereviewedonceallinformationiscompiledandnotificationofstatusofadmissionisgiven shortlythereafter.

StudentswhodonotmeetadmissionsrequirementsarereferredtotheAdmissionsCommittee.Theywillbeevaluatedbaseduponareviewofthestudent’srecordsandavailablespace.

StudentswhoareexpelledfromBishopGormanHighSchoolorwithdrawfordisciplinaryreasonsmaynotbeconsideredforre-acceptancetoBishopGorman. GeneralEntranceRequirementsforInternationalStudentsAhighschoolstudentcomingfromanothercountry,whowantstobeacceptedatBishopGormanHighSchool,mustprovidethefollowinginformation:

• Anotarizedcopyofthestudent’scurrenthighschooltranscript,translatedintoEnglish• Atelephonenumberandwebsiteaddressforthehighschoolintheircountry• Informationonthelengthoftheclasses(howmanyminutesinduration)• Informationonhowmanytimesaweekeachclassmet• Thelengthoftheschoolday,includingthestarttimeandthefinishtime• Thelengthoftheschoolyear• Acopyofthestudent’simmunizationorhealthrecords• AstudentmusthaveagoodunderstandingofandtheabilitytospeaktheEnglishlanguage.

TheAdmissionsCommitteewillmakeadeterminationastowhetherornotaninternationalcandidatewillbeacceptedonacase-by-casebasis.

TuitionAssistanceInformationregardingtuitionassistanceispostedonthewebsiteatwww.bishopgorman.orgundertheAdmissions/Financialinformationtab.Allfamilieswhofeeltheyneedassistancetoaffordthecostofeducationarestronglyencouragedtoapply.

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Academic ProgramAstudent’sregisteredstatusinagivenschoolyeardoesnotautomaticallyentitleonetocontinueasastudentinsubsequentyears.Everyschoolyearimpliesmutualagreementtoanewcontract.Atitsdiscretion,theAdministrationmayrefusetoacceptastudent’sregistrationforthefollowingyear.

BishopGormanchallengesstudentstomeetthedemandsofarigorouscollegepreparatorycurriculum.Allstudents,includingseniors,musttakesixcourseseverysemesterduringregularschoolhours.OurCourseRegistrationGuidecontainsadetailedsynopsisofallthecoursesinthecurriculum.TheCourseGuideispublishedontheBishopGormanwebsiteandBlackboardEngage(Edline).

GraduationRequirementsSeniorsmustmeetallBishopGormanrequirementsinordertoreceiveadiplomaandfinaltranscript.Thefollowingisachecklistofobligationsthateveryseniormustfulfill.Seniorsmust:

• Passallcoursesnecessaryforgraduationandnotbecreditdeficient.• Fulfillattendancerequirementsanddisciplinaryobligations.• Returnalllibrarymaterialsandsportsequipment/uniforms.• Payallfinesandtuition.• FulfillServiceHourrequirements.• Onceenrolled,allcoregraduationrequirementsmustbetakenatBishopGormanHighSchoolunlesspriorapproval isgrantedbytheAssistantPrincipalforAcademics.

Requiredcoursesandnumberofcredithoursforgraduationfollowbelow:

Disciplines College Prep Program(requiredcredits)

Honors Program(requiredcredits)

Scholars Program(requiredcredits)

Theology 4 4 4English 4 4 4Mathematics 3* 4 4Science 3 4 4SocialStudies 3 3 3WorldLanguages 2 3 3FineArts 1 1 1Health 0.5 0.5 0.5Computer 0.5 0.5 0.5PhysicalEducation 2 2 2Total Credits 23 26 26

*4yearsmathematicsrequiredforthemillenniumscholarship

TograduatewithanHonorsProgramDiploma,studentsmustsuccessfullycompleteeightHonors,Scholarsand/orAPcoursesduringtheirfouryears.TograduatewithaScholarsProgramDiploma,studentsmustsuccessfullycomplete12Honors,Scholarsand/orAPcoursesduringtheirfouryears.Fourofthe12coursesmustbefromthefreshmanandsophomoreScholarlistedcoursesintheCourseGuide.Formoreinformationanddetailaboutthecourses,pleaseseetheBishopGormanHighSchoolCourseGuide.

BeginningwiththeClassof2014,studentsmusthaveaminimum3.0cumulativeGPAtograduatewithanHonorsorScholarsdiploma.BeginningwiththeClassof2015,studentsmusthaveaminimum3.25cumulativeGPAtograduatewithanHonorsorScholarsdiploma.

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TransferStudentsRequiredCreditsforGraduation:Alongwiththeregularseniorgraduationrequirements:

• Transferstudentsareresponsibleforanycreditdeficiencies.• TransferstudentsmusttakeonecreditofTheologyforeveryyearinattendanceatBishopGorman.

CreditRequirementstoRemainatBishopGormanBishopGormanisacollegepreparatoryschoolwithhighacademicexpectationsforourstudents.Studentsmustremainontrackforgraduationinordertomaintainenrollment.Studentswhofailarequiredcourse,includingTheology,mustmakeupthatrequiredcourseinthesummerorhavea“remediationplan”approvedbyboththeGuidanceDepartmentandtheAdministrationwithintwoweeksoftheendofthesemester.AllcoursefailuresmustbemadeupatBishopGormanpriortoreturningforthefallsemester.Studentswhodonothavethefollowingminimumnumberofearnedcreditsaslistedbelowmaybedeniedre-enrollmentforthefallsemester.

AugustofSophomoreYear 5AugustofJuniorYear 11AugustofSeniorYear 17

SummerEnrichmentProgramStudentscanselectfromawiderangeofacademicdisciplinesthatchallengeandstimulateacademiccuriositywhilefulfillinggraduationrequirements.TheSummerEnrichmentCourseGuideispublishedontheBishopGormanwebsiteandBlackboardEngage(Edline)attheendofFebruary.

GradesandGradePoints

Grade Percentage Awarded Grade Percentage AwardedA+ 97-100 4.0 C+ 77-79 2.0A 93-96 4.0 C 73-76 2.0A- 90-92 4.0 C- 70-72 2.0B+ 87-89 3.0 D+ 67-69 1.0B 83-86 3.0 D 63-66 1.0B- 80-82 3.0 D- 60-62 1.0

F Below60 0.0

IncompleteGradesIncompletegrades(INC)mustbemadeupwithin10schooldaysaftertheendofthequarter(10summerbusinessdaysforthefourthquarter).IncompletegradesmayreverttoagradeofFafter10days.ExceptionsmaybegrantedonlybytheAdministration.

CumulativeGradePointAverage(GPA)CumulativeGPAiscomputedonallcoursesthatreceivehighschoolcredittowardgraduationtakenduringthe8-12gradelevels.

• GPAiscomputedonlyatthesemestergradingperiod.• QuartergradesarenotcomputedinthecumulativeGPA.• GPAisweightedbycredit.• Honorscoursesreceiveanextra.125pointsperyear,andAP/Scholarscoursesreceive.25pointsperyearto determinetheweightedGPAandclassrank.

HonorRollPrincipal’sList 4.0weightedGPAFirstHonors 3.5weightedGPASecondHonors 3.0weightedGPA

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ValedictorianandSalutatorianTheValedictorianisthestudentwiththehighestweightedGPA(tothefourthdecimalpoint)attheendofthe7thsemester.TheSalutatorianisthestudentwiththesecondhighestweightedGPA(tothefourthdecimalpoint)attheendofthe7thsemester.TheGPAcalculationwillincludeallcourseswiththeexceptionof:

• WeightTraining• AnyPhysicalEducation• OfficeAid• ClassAssistants• ComputerApplications/MicrosoftSuite• DriversEducation• PrinciplesofLeadership• AcademicSeminar

IntheeventofaGPAtieattheValedictorian/Salutatorianlevel,atiebreakingprocedurewillbeprogressivelyappliedtodetermineahigherrankingcandidate:

• ThehighestnumberofAPcoursestakenthroughsixsemestersofhighschool.Thestudentwiththehighernumber ofAPcourseswillbetherankingcandidate.• Ifatiestillexists,thescoresoftheAPexamswillbeaveragedthroughthesixsemesters.Thestudentwiththe higheraveragewillbetherankingcandidate.• Ifatiestillexists,therewillbeco-Valedictorians(orpossiblyco-Salutatorians)

TheValedictorianwillgivetheValedictoryAddressatCommencement.TheSalutatorianwillgivetheSalutatoryAddressduringseniorawardsnight.Intheeventofties,theadministrationreservestherighttodeterminespeakingresponsibilitiesandprivileges.

ServiceHours BishopGormanrequiresaminimumof25hoursofcommunityserviceperacademicyear.Studentsmaybedeniedre-enrollmentforthefollowingschoolyeariftheyaredeficientinservicehours.

BlackboardEngage(Edline)BishopGormanhasapaperlesssystemofgradereporting.EachstudentandparentisgivenaccesstoEdline.Parentscanmonitortheirstudent’sweeklyprogress.TeachersupdateeveryMondayby2:30p.m.Edlineisavitalcommunicationslink.Theschoolregularlysendse-mailsthroughEdlinetokeepparentsandstudentsup-to-dateregardingschoolnews.Parentsandstudentsareexpectedtoimmediatelyactivatetheiraccountsandprovideanactivee-mailaddress.

Edlineisacomputerprogramthatprovides:• Assignments• UptoDateGrades• ProgressReports• ReportCards• Attendance/DisciplineReports

SemesterExamsToprepareourstudentsfortheexperienceoffinalexamsincollege,BishopGormanrequiresthatinstructorsgiveacomprehensiveperformanceassessmentattheendofeachsemester,mostoftenafinalexam.Theinstructorisrequiredtoprovideforadequatepreparationandreviewforthisassessment.Studentswhoareabsentandmissthereviewareresponsiblefortakingtheassessmentattheassignedtimeunlessotherarrangementsaremadewiththeadministration.Thisassessmentconstitutes20%ofthestudent’ssemestergrade.Eachquarterconstitutes40%ofthestudent’sfinalgrade.

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AcademicHonorCodeItisexpectedthatallBishopGormanstudentsconductthemselvesinamannerconsistentwiththephilosophyoftheCatholicChurch.Weencourageourstudentstomeettheirindividualpotentialand,upongraduation,becomecitizenswhoincorporatehighethicalstandardsandChristianvaluesintotheirdailylives.AdherencetotheAcademicHonorCodepromotesthelevelofacademicintegrityrequiredwithintheschoolandassuresthatstudentworkisjudgedfairlywhenevaluatedagainstcurricularstandards.TheHonorCoderemindsstudentsoftheirobligationtopursuehonestyandacademicintegrityinthelearningprocess.

ViolationsoftheAcademicHonorCodemaybereportedoncollegeapplicationforms.StudentswhoviolatetheAcademicHonorCodearealsosubjecttodisciplinarysanctions,includingthepossibilityofdismissalfromtheschool.

AcademicIntegrityAcademicintegrityisafundamentalvalueuponwhicheducationisbuilt.Actsofacademicdishonestycompromisethesecorevaluesandunderminetheprocessbywhichknowledgeiscreated,sharedandevaluated.Repeatedoffensescastsuspicionnotonlyupontheintegrityofindividuals,butalsodamagethereputationofBishopGormanHighSchool.

Academicdishonestyorcheatingincludesactsofplagiarism,forgery,fabricationormisrepresentation,suchasthefollowing:

• Claimingtheworkorthoughtsofothersasyourown• Copyingthewritingofothersintoyourwrittenworkwithoutappropriateattribution• Writingpapersforotherstudentsorallowingthemtosubmityourworkastheirown• Buyingpapersandturningtheminasyourown• Havingsomeoneelsewriteorcreateallorpartofthecontentofyourassignments• Submittingthesamepaperformorethanoneclasswithoutexplicitpermissionfromthefacultymembers• Makinguporchangingdataforaresearchproject• Fabricatingand/oralteringdocumentsand/orinformation• Violatingtesttakingproceduresortestsecurity• Possessionofateachereditionofanyschooltextbookorresource

Note:Turnitin.comisaweb-basedplagiarismpreventionsystemusedfordetectingplagiarizedworkintermpapersandessays.ItiscurrentlyinusebythefacultytoensurethatstudentslearntousesourcesaseducationaltoolsappropriatelywhilepromotingadherencetotheHonorCode.

AcademicContractAstudentwhoreceivestwoF’soroneFandtwoD’sinonesemesterwillbeplacedonAcademicContract.ThiscontractmeansthatthestudentmaynotreceiveanForD-thefollowingsemester.Ifthestudentfailstoadheretothecontract, he/shemaybedismissedfromschool.

AcademicDismissalBishopGormanhashighacademicstandardsandexpectationsforitsstudents.Attendingourschoolisaprivilege,andanystudentwhoattendsBishopGormanHighSchoolisexpectedtoachieveacademicallybaseduponthestudent’swillingnesstolearn.AstudentmaybeacademicallydismissedfromBishopGormanforpooracademicperformanceif:

• Studenthasfailedtofulfilltheconditionsofanacademiccontract.• StudenthasaccumulatedthreeF’sinonesemester.• Studenthasfailedtoearntherequiredtotalcreditsneededtomovetothenextgradelevel.

AcademicDismissaloccurswhenastudentisperformingwellbelowabilityandshowsnoindicationofimprovement.

CourseChangeProceduresCourseschangeswillbelimited.Allstudentsspeakwiththeircounselorsregardingcourseselections.Studentsthenbringhomeacarboncopyoftheselectionsforparentreviewandsignature.Themasterscheduleisbuiltandteachersarehiredbasedonthecourseselectionsofthestudents.Changesthereaftermaynotbepossibleduetolimitedseats.Therewillbenochangesmadeforteacherpreference.

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StandardizedTestingProgram• ThePSAT/NMSQTwillbeadministeredtoallsophomoresandjuniorsThePSAT/NMSQTisdesignedtoidentify academicallytalentedeleventh-gradestudentsaswellasgivethemexposuretoatestsimilartotheSAT.Bishop Gormanisproudofthefactthat,inalmosteveryyear,BishopGormanstudentshaveacquiredatleastsemifinalist statusontheNationalMeritScholarshipQualifyingTest.• WeencouragealljuniorsandseniorstotakeeithertheSAT or the ACTtwice.Juniorsshouldtaketheexaminthe springoftheirjunioryear.Thesamestudentsshouldtaketheexamagaininthefalloftheirsenioryear.• TheNevada State Proficiency Exam (NSPE)isadministeredduringJuniorandSenioryear.• Advanced Placement (AP) ExamsareadministeredinMay.

Information Media & Educational Technology (IMET) Center Library:TheBishopGormanIMETCenterLibrarysupportsallaspectsoftheinstructionalgoalsofBishopGorman.TheIMETCenterhousesbooksandprovidesaccesstoelectronicresources.TheLibrarysubscribestomorethan40onlinedatabasesforaccesstoreferencematerial,aswellasmagazine,journalandnewspaperarticles;studentshaveaccesstothismaterialwherevertheyareconnectedtotheinternet.Thelibrarycatalogisalsoaccessibleonline.

StudentsmayusetheIMETCenterbeforeandafterschool,andduringtheirlunchperiods,forresearchandstudying.StudentsmayusetheCenterduringclasstimewhenclassroomobjectivesandactivitywarrantsuchuse,withavalidlibrarypassfromtheteacher.

Duringtheacademicyear,theoperatinghoursfortheIMETarefrom7:00amto3:30pm.Hoursmaybeadjustedasnecessary(e.g.extendedhourspriortofinalexams).

IMETPoliciesThefollowingpoliciesareinplaceduringALLIMETCenterLibraryhours,includingstudents’freeorstudyperiods,andbeforeandafterschoolhours:

• AllstudentsmustsigninwhenenteringtheIMETCenterandsignoutwhenleaving.• Studentsmustbeengagedinstudy,researchorschool-relatedcomputeractivitywhenintheIMETCenterLibrary.• Useofpersonalelectronicdevicesandaccessoriesislimitedtoschool-relateduse,andsubjecttoapprovalby thelibrarian.• CellphoneuseisNEVERpermittedintheCenter.Phonesmustbeturnedoffbeforeandduringtheschoolday; phonesmustbesettovibrateorsilentafterschool,andstudentsmustexitthelibrarytousetheirphones.• FoodanddrinkarenotpermittedintheCenter.

TheIMETCenterclosesoccasionallyforspecialeventsandmeetings.Ifpossible,announcementswillbemadeaboutsuchclosures.

UseofMultimediaPresentationsinClass:Inprincipleandasaruleofprocedure,itisagainstthepolicyofBishopGormantouseanypresentationthatcontainsorpromotesprofanelanguage,violence,promiscuityorvalueswhicharecontrarytotheteachingsoftheChurchandthevaluesitembraces.ObjectionablematerialsarenotinkeepingwiththevaluesofBishopGormanandourmissionstatement.Generally,onlyfilmsratedPGandPG-13willbeshownandonlywithadministrativeapproval.Onlythosefilmsthathaveeducationalvaluewithintheapprovedcurriculumwillbeacceptableforclassroomuse.

Chapter 5: Regulations for Student Conduct

Attendance Policies BishopGormanHighSchoolisrequiredbythestateofNevadaandtheNorthwestAccreditationCommission(NWAC)toprovidetheappropriatenumberofinstructionaldays.Studentsareexpectedtobepresentandpunctualforassignedclassesandallotherrequiredevents.Itisvirtuallyimpossibleforthefacultytoworkwithorgivecredittostudentswhoareexcessivelyabsent.

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ValidatingAbsencesParentmustnotifyStudentServicesforeachdayofabsenceviaaphonecall,email,orfax.

Phone:(702)476-4049E-Mail:attendance@bishopgorman.orgFax:(702)732-2856

GeneralAbsencePolicies • Studentswillbeallowedtomakeupallclassworkmissedduringanexcusedabsence.• Studentswhoare18yearsoldarestillrequiredtohaveaparentverifyallabsences.• Ifcall/note/faxetc.isnotreceivedwithinthreedaysaftertheabsence,theabsencewillbeunexcused.• Unexcusedabsenceisanon-validated(byparent)absenceforalldayorpartofadayanditissubjectto disciplinaryaction.• Studentswillbeallowedtomakeupclassworkassignmentsforfullcreditformostabsences.Onenotable exceptionisthatifstudentsaretruant,thentheworkwillbescoredat80%ofitsactualearnedvalue.

TardinessPunctualityisanessentialcharacteristicofaresponsibleperson.Anystudentnotinanassignedroomwhenthebellringstobeginclassistardy.Studentswhoaremorethanfiveminuteslatetoclasswillnotbeadmittedwithoutanadmitslip.Studentswhoaremorethanfiveminuteslatetoclasswillbecountedasabsent.

PartDayAbsenceandEffectofAbsenceonCo-CurricularActivitiesPleasedonotmakeappointmentsduringschoolhours,suchas:medical,dental,drivingtests.Studentsoncampuswholeaveforaclassperiodormoreareresponsibleforturninginassignmentstotheirteacherbeforetheyleavefortheday.BishopGormanHighSchoolhasaclosedcampus.StudentsmaynotleavecampusforanyreasonwithoutapprovalfromStudentServicesortheNurse’sOffice.

Permitstoleavecampusareonlygivenwithavalidnotefromaparent-notemustbeturnedinbeforeschool.Generally,phonecallswillnotbeacceptedascallsintotheclassroomdisturb/underminetheteaching/learningenvironment.Studentsmaynotleavecampusduringschoolhourswithpersonsotherthanparents/guardiansorpoliceofficerswiththeproperwarrantsandwiththepermissionoftheAdministration.Divorcedorseparatedparentsmustfileacourt-certifiedcopyofthecustodysectionofthedivorceorseparationdecreewithStudentServices.BishopGormanHighSchoolwillnotbeheldresponsibleforfailingtohonorarrangementsthathavenotbeenmadeknown.Studentsparticipatinginco-curricularactivitiesmust:

• Bepresentatthestartoftheschoolday/allday.• Maynotbeabsentfromschoolorleaveschoolduetoillness.• Maynotbeallowedtotryoutorauditiononthedayofanabsenceorthedayofleavingschool.• Exceptionstotheabovepolicyare:

o Writtenmedicalappointmento Funeralo CourtAppearance

ExcessiveAbsence/IrregularAttendance

Studentswhoareabsentfromindividualclassesformorethanten(10)daysinagivensemester,evenwithamedicalexcuse,maylosecreditfortheclassesmissed.Thesetendaysincludeexcusedabsencesandunexcusedabsences;however,schoolevents(fieldtrips,sportscontests,etc.)donotcounttowardtheaccumulatedabsencetotal.

Whencreditistobedenied,thefollowingprocedureswillbefollowed:• Studentwithan“F”inaclassand11daysofabsence:The“F”iscomputedinthestudent’sGPAandposted onthetranscript.• Studentwithapassinggradeand11daysofabsencemayreceiveaWA(withdrawnduetoattendance)and willnotbecomputedinthestudent’sGPA.

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DenialofCreditAppeal Whencreditistobedeniedtoastudentasaresultofexcessiveabsences,thestudentandparentsmayappealbyappearingbeforetheAdministration.Theprimaryreasonforgrantinganappealisastudent’sverifiablemedicalillness.Familyemergenciesorothersituationsareevaluatedonanindividualbasis.Thestudent’sparentmustnotifyStudentServicesimmediatelyofanextendedillnessorhospitalization.

Factorsthatwillcontributetothedenialoftheappealare:• Studentisconsiderablyoverthelimitof10absences.• Studenthasmadeappealspreviously.• Studentisappealingtruanciesacquiredduringthesemester.

Theschoolreservestherighttodenycreditduetoexcessiveabsences/irregularattendance.Administrativedecisionsoncreditappealsarefinal.

PlannedAbsencesParentmustnotifyStudentServicesinwritingatleasttwoschooldayspriortoaplannedabsence.ThestudentwillreceiveaformfromStudentServicestotaketohis/herteachersregardingthisabsence.Studentsmustmakeupmissedassignments.

TestingafterAbsencesExcusedabsencesfortest/quiz:Thestudenthasasmanydaystomakeupthetest/quizashe/shehadabsences.Studentsabsentfortheperiod(s)andreturningthesamedaymustmakearrangementswiththeteacher(s)onthesamedaytotaketest,otherwisefullcreditmaynotbegiven.Studentswhoarehabituallyabsentontestdays(definedasmorethantwotimesforanyclass)mayreceiveanacademicpenaltyformakeupexamsinthatclassfortheremainderofthesemester.

AssignmentsafterAbsences• Dailyhomeworkassignments:Thestudenthasasmanydaystomakeuptheassignmentsashe/shehadabsences. Failuretomakeuptheworkinthattimeframewilllowergrade.• Long-termassignments(twoormoreweeksofnotification)mustbesubmittedondayofreturnfromanabsence. Thisincludesplannedabsences(familyvacations,schooltrips,retreatsandfieldtrips)aswellasillnesses.• StudentsareexpectedtocheckEdlinedaily.

ObtainingAssignmentsforAbsencesStudentsareencouragedtohavecontactinformationofatleasttwostudentsineachoftheirclasses.ClassassignmentsareavailableonEdline.

Dress Code Policies TheappearanceofBishopGormanstudentsrestsonthephilosophythatasmembersofaCatholicSchool,studentsshowrespectforthemselvesandtheirschoolbybeingappropriatelydressed.BishopGormanrequiresthatallstudentsdressappropriatelywhileoncampusandduringallschoolsponsoredactivitiesandevents.Attireshoulddemonstratethatthestudenthasasenseofpersonaldignity,modestyanddecorum.

TheAdministrationreservestherighttomakeindividualjudgmentsastotheappropriatenessofdressandgrooming.

Specialnote:Hoodedsweatshirts(hoodies)areNEVERpermittedduringtheschoolday,whetherunderdresscode or“freedress”days.

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OverallAppearanceExpectationsTheoverallappearanceofstudentsatBishopGormanshouldbeneat,clean,modestandappropriateforlearning.Thefollowingareguidelinesthatmustbeobserved:

• Nothinginastudent’sappearancewillbepermittedthatiscontrarytotheteachingsoftheCatholicChurch.• Tattoosmustbecovered.• Menmustshaveallfacialhair–sideburnslengthmaynotexceedearlobes.Menwithfacialhairmustseenurse toshaveandpaythefeeorgohome.$25.00firstoffense;$50.00secondoffense;$75.00thirdand subsequentoffenses.• NoextremehairstylesorextremecombinationofcontrastingcolorsasjudgedbytheAdministration.• Noshavedheads–(nolessthana#2blade).• Haircutsmaynothavenumerals/designs.• Men’shairmaybenolongerthanthetopoftheshirtcollarandmaynotcovertheeyebrows.Men’shairnot meetingdresscode–studentwillbegivenadeadlinetocutthehair–afterdeadlinestudentwillbesenthome untilhairiscut.• Onlytheearsmaybepierced(piercingmaynotbelargerthananeedle.)Allbodypiercingjewelrywillbe confiscatedbytheDeans.Menmaywearstudearringsonly.• Noexcessivejewelryorearpiercings.• Backpacksorbindersmaynotdisplayliquorlogosorobscene,vulgar,distastefulphrasesorpictures.• Sunglassesmaynotbeworninsidebuildings.• Clothingthatdistractsthelearning/teachingenvironmentasjudgedbytheAdministrationmustbechangedprior tothestudentresumingclasses.• Nocaps,hatsorheadcoveringsarepermitted.• Slacksmaynotbefrayed,torn,rippedoraltered.

GeneralDressCodeExpectationsThedresscodeisdesignedtoreflectabusinesscasualappearance.AllclothinglineitemsaretobepurchasedintheCampusStore.Dailyattireconsistsof:

• Dickiekhakislacks,knee-lengthshorts• PoloShirtsandzipperedshirts(Menmusttucktheirshirtsin)• AllundershirtsmustbeBishopGormanwhite,royalblue,orangeorgrayandmustbetuckedin.• Allmenmustwearabeltandthebeltmustbevisibleatalltimes.MenwithoutabeltmustrentonefromStudent Servicesfor$5.00andreturnitatendofday.• Socks,kneesocksmustbesolidcolors–(nopatterns)• Closedtoeshoeswithheel–bootsareacceptablewithslacksbutnotwithshorts;slippersorflipflops areprohibited.• JacketspurchasedinCampusStoremaybewornduringthedayaswellasBishopGormanapprovedfullzip teamjacketsandLettermanjacketsinschoolcolorsonly.• Otherjacketsmaybeworntoandfromschoolbutmustbeplacedinthelockerpriortothestartof1stperiod–and theymaynotbecarriedthroughouttheschoolday.• BishopGormanapprovedappropriatelyfittingsweatshirtssoldintheCampusStore.

NOTE:Ifastudentisoutofdresscode,thestudentisrequiredtochangeinappropriateclothingbygettingitfromhomeorpurchasingitfromtheCampusStore.Repeatedviolationsofthedresscodewillincurfurtherdisciplinaryaction.

MassUniformExpectations WhenstudentsparticipateinthecelebrationoftheEucharist,theexpectationchangesandrequiresappropriateclothingtoreflecttheoccasion.TheMassUniformisalsowornforspecialschooloccasionsasdeterminedbytheAdministration.Theattire consists of:

• WhiteOxfordShirtwithBishopGormanlogo• RoyalBlueVestwithBishopGormanlogo• DickieKhakislacks/shorts

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StudentsnotinMassattirewillberequiredtohaveparentbringproperdressattireorpurchasemissingcomponentsofattirefromtheCampusStore.Studentswhoareunabletomeettheserequirementswillbeissuedadetention.

SpiritFridayDressCodeExpectationsUnlessexplicitlystatedbytheAdministrationtothecontrary,allFridaysduringtheacademicyeararedesignatedasSpiritFridaysthatpermitarelaxeddresscode.Theattireconsistsof:

• T-shirtsinBishopGormanwhite,royalblue,orangeandgraywiththeBishopGormanlogoareonlyforSpiritShirt Friday-noothercolorsareacceptable.• BishopGormansport/club/organizationjackets,fleecesandparkasmaybewornbutonlyintheschoolcolors ofwhite,royalblue,orangeorgray.• Dresscodeslacks/shortsmustbeworn.• OnlyBishopGormanapprovedappropriatelyfittingsweatshirtssoldintheCampusStoremaybeworn.• StudentsparticipatinginaFridaygameorextracurricularactivitymayweartheirteamjerseysorshirts onthatFriday.

Co-curricularDress-upExpectationsAllstudentsmusthavepermissionfromthecoach/moderatorandAdministrationtoparticipateintheco-curriculardressupdays.Thismeansthatstudentsshouldlookbetterthanthenormaldresscode.Theattireconsistsof:

• Men:Dressshirtsandtiesareamust.Menshouldweardresspantsandshoes.• Women:Dressslacksandadressyblouseareallowed.Skirtsanddressesarenotpermitted.Also,blousesmust bemodest.Atnotimeareanysweatshirts,hoodies,oranythingmadeoutofsweatshirtmaterialallowed.For safetyreasons,shoesmustbeclosedtoe,closedheel,flatshoes.Highheelsarenotpermitted.

SpiritWeeksand“FreeDress”DayExpectationsOnoccasion,specialdressdaysarepermitted.Dressisaccordingtothethemesdictatedbythespecialdayorweek.DuringSpiritWeeks,studentsarerequiredtoweartheappropriatethemedattire;studentswhochoosenottoparticipateinthethemeareexpectedtoweartheirregulardresscodeattire.Theremayalsobe“freedress”daysdeterminedbytheAdministration.Inallcases,studentsareexpectedtobeneatandwell-groomed,followingthestandardsofsafety,modestyandgoodtaste.Specificrequirements:

• Nosleevelessattireorspaghettistraps• Slacksmaynotbefrayed,baggy,ormadeoutofspandex• Pajamabottomsmaynotbesubstitutedforslacks• Nobaremidriffs• Jewelrymustbeneatandnotexcessive• Shoeswithclosedheelandtoe(noslippers)• Tattoosmustnotbevisible• Haircolor/length,etc.,mustmeetdailydresscoderequirements• Menmustbecleanshaven• Nocaps,hatsorheadcoveringsarepermitted

Student Regulations and Discipline Responses StudentsatBishopGormanareexpectedtoadheretotheRomanCatholicprinciplesofmoralconductwhetherinschoolorinthecommunity.Allstudentsaretreatedonanindividualbasisinallmattersconcerningviolationsofthecode.Disciplinaryactionmayvaryattimesduetoapreviousnegativedisciplinaryreportorothermitigatingcircumstances.

BishopGormanHighSchoolhasaconcernwithstudentswhoengageinbehaviorwhichisinoppositiontoourCatholicphilosophyandmoralstandards.Engaginginsuchbehavioronoroffcampusatschool,school-sanctionedevents,ornon-schooleventsmayresultinadisciplinarysanctionuptodismissalfromtheschool.Actionthatoccursonoroffcampusthatbringsscandaltotheschoolmayresultinadisciplinarysanctionuptodismissalfromtheschool.SuchincidentswillbedealtwithonanindividualbasisasdiscernedbytheAdministration.

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SERIOUS INFRACTIONS: SeriousinfractionsarethoseoffensesthataffectthegoodorderofBishopGormanHighSchoolthatwarrantanimmediateaction,usuallyDisciplinaryProbation,DisciplinaryContract,SuspensionorDismissal.Thisincludesbutisnotlimitedtothefollowing:

1. Possession/knowledge/ofweaponorfacsimileand/oraccessoriesoncampusorataschoolevent2. Gangmembership/gang-likeactivity/criminalactivity3. ViolationofStateorFederallaws4. Insubordination,verbalorphysicalabusetowardsaBishopGormanfaculty/staffmember/volunteer5. Knowledge,possession,use,abuse,shareorsaleofdrugs/alcoholoranysubstancerepresentedtobea drug/drugparaphernalia(oncampusorataschoolevent).TheMetropolitanPoliceDepartmentmaybecontacted forpossiblelegalintervention/charge/arrest.6. Physicalassault/batteryorthreatofendangermentofanotherstudent/faculty/staff/volunteer7. Theft-Factorsconsideredinclude:collusion,planningandforethought,sellingtheitemforpersonalgain,entering andstealingfromthelockerroomsandrestroomswherevideosurveillanceisnotallowed.Considerationwillalso begiventothevalueofthestolenitemandthetruthfulnessregardingtheincident.8. Trespassing9. Vandalism10.Knowledge,possession,settingoff/plantingorignitionofbombs/fuseddevicesorincendiarydevicessuchas fireworks,stinkbombs,etc.11. Initiatingafoodfightand/orcausingitscontinuance12.Conductand/orinappropriatematerials,whetherinsideoroutsideschool,thatisinviolationofthephilosophyand standardsofBishopGormanHighSchool13.Fighting14.HateCrime15.DisrespectforAcademicIntegrity16.Truancy17.Harassment/Bullying:Conductthatcreatesanintimidating,hostileoroffensiveschoolenvironmentisprohibited.

a. Harassmentcanbeeitherelectronic,verbal,visual,physicalorsexual.Theuseofsocialmediatoengage inharassment/bullying,whetheronoroffcampusisaseriousoffense.b. Harassmentisconsideredfromthepointofviewoftherecipientoftheunwantedattention.

18.SexualMisconduct:AnysexualbehaviorthatcontradictstheteachingsoftheCatholicChurchisprohibitedandin someinstancesitmaybeagainsttheState/Federallaws.Examplesareasfollows:

a. Sexting–Sextingisthesending/receivingofunsuitabletext/pictureswithexplicitsexuallanguage/pictures. AllelectronicdevicesthatcontaininappropriatesubjectmatterwillbeconfiscatedbytheAdministrationand parentswillbenotified.b. BathroomsandLockerrooms–Bathroomsandlockerroomsaregenderspecificdesignatedareas. Studentsmaynotenterintheoppositesexbathroom/lockerrooms.

OTHER INFRACTIONS:

GumPolicyGumisbannedduetothedestructionitcausesoncampus.Gumremovaltakesmanymanhoursandisdamagingtodesks,floorsandsidewalks.Thefollowingisascheduleoffineswhichwillbecollectedfromstudentswhoviolatethe“NoGum”rule.

• 1stviolation $10.00 •3rdviolation $50.00 • 2ndviolation $20.00 •4thviolation $100.00 •5thviolation$200.00

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TardyPolicyStudentsunderfiveminuteslatetoanyclassareconsideredtardy.Anaccumulationofthreeunexcusedtardiestoanycombinationofclassesisasetthatresultsinthefollowingactions:

• Firstset–Referral• Secondset–OnehourdetentionandDean’sphonecalltotheparent• Thirdset–Onehourdetention• Fourth–Twohourdetentionandphonecalltotheparent• Fifthset–SaturdaySchoolandmeetingwiththeAssistantPrincipalofStudentServices

Note:Thecumulativetardycountresetsatthebeginningofeachsemester;furthermore,referralsfortardiesdonotcontributetotheoverallreferralcountlistedbelow.

Onoccasion,thereisaneedtoremindstudentsofthenecessityofpunctuality.Afterthebellrings,thefacultylocksallclassroomdoors.Studentswhoaretardyduringatardysweepwillreceiveaonehourdetention.

PublicDisplaysofAffectionPolicyPublicdisplaysofaffection(PDA)arenotappropriatefortheschool’steaching/learningenvironment.Suchgesturesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,holdinghands,kissing,andinappropriatetouching.StudentsengagedinPDAwillbewarnedandparentsnotified.Subsequentviolationswillincurdisciplinarysanctionsasdeemednecessary/appropriatebytheAdministration.

ElectronicCommunicationsDevice(ECD)PolicyBishopGormanhasadoptedanoECDpolicyduringtheschoolday.ECD’smaynotbeusedorinsightduringtheschoolday.Theymustbeturnedoffduringschoolhoursandmayneverbeusedinlockerrooms,dressingareasorbathrooms.ECD’sseen/usedduringtheschooldaywillbeconfiscatedandretainedbyStudentServices.AttheendoftheschooldayparentwillbecontactedpriortoreturningECD.FinesforviolationoftheECDpolicyareasfollows:

• 1stViolation–$50.00fine• 2ndViolation–$100.00fine• 3rdViolation–$200.00fine,studentmustleaveECDinStudentServicesinthemorningandgetitafterschool forthedurationoftheschoolyear

ECD’sinclude,butarenotlimitedto,cellphones,laptopcomputers(withoutteacher’spermission),iPods,iPadsandmp3players.StudentsmustobtainteacherapprovalfortheuseofanECDduringclasstime.

Thesetupand/oruseofanyinternetconnectionsornetworks(e.g.“3G”and“4G”)notmanagedbyBGHSisstrictlyprohibitedoncampus. DrivingandParkingPoliciesBishopGormanisconcernedforthesafetyofourstudents.Speeding,exhibitionofpower,recklessdriving,distracteddrivingandfailingtoyieldtopedestriantrafficarenotacceptable.Studentsviolatingandendangeringothersbytheseinfractionswillbeassessedthefollowingfines:

• 1stViolation–$50.00fine •3rdViolation–$100.00fine• 2ndViolation–$75.00fine •4thViolation–Willresultinlossofparkingprivileges

Studentsmustobtainaparkinginformationformduringthefirstweekofschool.TheformmustbefilledoutandreturnedtoStudentServicespriortoreceivingaparkingspaceonafirstcome,firstservebasis.Studentswillreceiveonedecalfortheirdesignatedparkingspaceandmustparkonlyinthatspace.Thedecalshouldbeplacedinthelowerleftcornerofthewindshield(driver’sside).

BishopGormanenforcesaclosedcampuspolicy.Thisappliestostudentsandtheirvehicles.Vehiclesmustbeparkedoncampusintheirassignedparkingspace.Webelievethispolicyprotectsthestudentsaswellastheirvehicles.Violationofthispolicywillresultinthefollowing:

• 1stViolation$25.00fine 3rdandallsubsequentviolations $100.00fine• 2ndViolation$50.00fine

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Studentsareprohibitedfromparkingoff-campus,includingadjacentneighborhoods.Studentswhochoosetoparkoffcampusaresubjecttothefinesabove.Tradingspacesbetweenstudentswillnotbeallowed.Anyparkingspacesthatarenotusedonaregularbasis,asdeterminedbytheAdministration,maybere-claimedbytheschoolandassignedtoanotherstudent.

Vehiclesparkedoncampusinviolationofthepoliciesmaybetowedattheowner’sexpenses.

NOTE:IfthereisreasonablesuspicionthatavehicledrivenbyaBishopGormanstudentmightcontainmaterialsthatmayendangerthesafetyoftheschool(weapons,facsimiles,drugsetc.),thevehiclewillbesearchedinthepresenceofthestudentwheneverpossibleandalloftheabovementionedmaterialswillbeconfiscatedandturnedovertoMetropolitanPoliceDepartmentwhenwarranted.

DISCIPLINARYRESPONSE Definitions

• Referral–awrittenstatementofaninfractionofschoolpolicythatissubmittedtoaDeanforaction.• DisciplinaryFine–amonetaryconsequenceforviolationofschoolpolicy.Allfinesincurredforinfractionsmustbe paid/satisfiedeachsemester.• Detention–adisciplinaryactionforinappropriateorhabitualbehavior.Adetentionmaybeone,twoorfourhours. Alldetentionsaremandatory.Detentionsmustbeservedonthenextscheduleddetentionday.Ifthestudent missesthedetention,thestudentisnotallowedtopracticeorparticipateingames/clubs/organizationsuntilthe detentionhasbeenserved.Adetentionhaspriorityoverotheractivities,rehearsalsandpractices.Atthediscretion oftheAdministration,studentsmaybeassignedatasksuchascleaningthelunchroom,scrapinggumfrom beneathtables,etc.Duringdetentionstudentsmust:

o Beseatedatdeskatthegiventimeo Beindresscodeo Notbringanythingtothedetention–readingmaterialwillbeavailableandprovidedduringdetentiono Notsleep,talkordisruptthedetentionthroughunwarrantedbehavioro Notleavecampusduringbreaks

• SaturdaySchool-aSaturdayschoolisafourhourdetention.o Saturdayschoolisfrom8:00a.m.to12:00p.m.o Astudentmustpaya$25.00feetoStudentServiceso Missingafour-hourSaturdayschoolresultsinadayofIn-SchoolSuspension,howeverthestudentisstill responsibleforthe$25.00fee.

• PeaceContract–awrittenagreementbetweenstudentsinconflictwhichidentifiesinappropriatebehaviorandby whichstudentsmustagreetocertaincondition/actions,whichrectifythebehavior.AcopyofthePeaceContractis senttotheparentswhichmustbesignedandreturnedtotheAdministration.• In-SchoolSuspension(ISS)–isacorrectivemeasureforinappropriatebehaviorthatwasnotalteredbyprevious disciplinarymeasures.InsomeinstancesaSeriousInfractionmayrequiretheremovalofthestudentfromthe studentpopulationforadesignatedtime.ForIn-SchoolSuspensionastudentmust:

o ArriveinStudentServices30minutespriortostartofschool.o Beindresscodeandhavebooksandallmaterialsnecessarytodoclasswork/homeworkforthe entireday–failuretodoschoolrelatedworkwillincuradditionaldiscipline.o Notleavethein-houseareaforanyreasonwithoutpermission.o Beresponsibleforallassignmentsforthenextschoolday.o Bringownlunch.o GivecellphonetoDean.o Studentsmaynotparticipatein/attendathleticevents,school-sponsoredorco-curricularactivities onthedayofthesuspension.o StudentmustremaininStudentServicesfor30minutesaftertheconclusionoftheschoolday.

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• Out-of-SchoolSuspension(OSS)–isthelossoftheprivilegeofattendingBishopGormanforaperiodoftimeof onedaytofivedaysdependingontheseverityoftheinfractionasdiscernedbytheAdministration.

o Studentsareexpectedtocompleteallworkandassignmentsthataredueduringthetermofthe suspension;however,thegradewillberecordedat80%oftheactualearnedgrade.o Studentsonsuspensionmaynotparticipatein/attendathleticevents,schoolsponsoredorco-curricular activitiesforthedaysofsuspension.o StudentswhoaresuspendedandaparentmustmeetwithamemberoftheAdministrationpriorto beingre-instated.

• DisciplineBoard–areviewpanelthatconsistsofthePrincipal,thetwoAssistantPrincipalsandtwoother administrativepersonnel(usuallyDeans).Thisboardisconvenedtoreviewallthesituationsthatmayresultin dismissal.Thestudentandhis/herparentorguardianmayappearbeforetheBoardtopleadthecasetoremainat BishopGorman.All decisions of the Discipline Board are final and may not be appealed. • Dismissal–AstudentwhodoesnotliveuptothestandardsofBishopGormanmaybeexpelledfromtheschool. AstudentwhoisexpelledorhaswithdrawnfromBishopGormanduetodisciplinaryinfractionsisbarredfrom attendanceatactivitiesoncampusaswellastohomeathleticevents.Thestudentmaybenotedas“trespassed,” inaccordancewiththepolicyoftheMetropolitanPoliceDepartment.

LevelsofDisciplinaryResponse Thefollowinglevelsofdisciplinaryresponsearetobeconsiderednormalresponseprocedures.However,anyviolationofschoolrulesandregulationsistakenincontext;disciplinaryresponsecanrangefromawarningtoDisciplineBoardatthediscretionoftheAdministration.

Level1DisciplinaryResponse Thefirstlevelofdisciplinaryactionisgivenforminorinfractionsthatimpedetheeducationalprocessorthesocialorderofourcommunity.Studentsareexpectedtomodelproperbehaviorwithintheacademic,socialandspiritualenvironment.Infractionsrangefromviolatingthedresscodepolicytoleavingclasswithoutpermission.Corrective action - May result in a referral with warning, a one hour detention or a disciplinary measure that corresponds to the infraction for inappropriate behavior.

Level2DisciplinaryResponseThesecondlevelofdisciplinaryactionisgivenforinappropriateorhabitualbehaviorthathaspreviouslyresultedinareferral,amoreseriousfirstoffenseoranaccumulationoffourreferrals.Level2ResponsealsoincludesSeriousInfractionsthataredeemedlesstolerablebecausetheyinfringeontherightsofothers.Infractionsrangefrominappropriateclassroombehaviortodisrespecttowardfaculty/staff.Corrective action - A two hour detention.

Level3DisciplinaryResponse–DisciplinaryProbation: DisciplinaryProbationistheresultofanaccumulationofeightreferralsorasingleSeriousInfraction.IncludedareSeriousInfractionsthatviolatethemoralandethicallawsthatgoverngoodorderandacademicintegrity.InfractionsrangefromviolationoftheAcademicHonorCode,fighting,oralteringdocuments(includingelectronicdocumentsandrecords).Corrective action

• Student remains on Disciplinary Probation for nine weeks after the infraction(s). • Student must attend a scheduled four hour Saturday School and pay $25.00. • When the nine weeks of Disciplinary Probation ends during the school year, the student is removed from probation. However, all referrals accrued beyond Disciplinary Probation are retained.• Students on Disciplinary Probation at the conclusion of the second semester may be removed from probation in order to grant a fresh start for the new school year.

Level4DisciplinaryResponse–DisciplinaryContract DisciplinaryContractistheresultofanaccumulationoftwelvereferrals,asecondSeriousInfractionthatmeritsDisciplinaryProbation,oraSeriousInfractionthatisdeemedsosevereand/orpremeditatedthatthefirstinfractionmeritsseriousandimmediateconsequences.ExamplesofsuchfirstinfractionsareviolationofaPeaceContract,theftorvandalism.

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Corrective action• Depending upon the nature of the offense(s), the student must attend Saturday School and pay $25.00. OR serve In-School Suspension OR serve Out-of-School Suspension. • Student remains on status for 18 weeks after the infraction(s).• In the event of a major violation that places the student on contract status, the Dean contacts the parents. The parents and student must sign a contract and return it to Student Services.• When the Disciplinary Contract ends during school year, the student is removed from status. However, all referrals accrued beyond Disciplinary Contract are retained.• Students on Disciplinary Contract at the conclusion of the second semester will not be removed over the summer. It will continue into the following school year, if applicable. The 18 week term must be fulfilled during the academic year only; Summer Enrichment does not fulfill these requirements.

AdditionalConsequencesforBeingonDisciplinaryContract:• Thestudentwillnotbeallowedtorun,beelectedorremaininoffice,norbeacandidateforschoolhonor.The studentmaynotrunfororparticipateinHomecomingCourtorPromCourt.• Studentsinvolvedinathletics,clubsororganizationsmustadvisecoach/moderatoroftheDisciplinaryContract.• Failuretoliveuptothespecifictermsofthecontractmayleadtosuspensionorthedismissalofthestudentfrom BishopGorman.• StudentsonDisciplinaryContractmayhavetheirfinancialaidsuspended.

Level5DisciplinaryResponse–DisciplineBoard TheDisciplineBoardisconvenedwhenastudentfacesthepossibilityofdismissalfromtheschool.Studentswhoaccumulate16referralsduringanacademicyear,whofurtherimpedethelearningprocessorviolatethesocial/spiritualorderofBishopGormanwhileonDisciplinaryContract,whoviolatethetermsoftheDrugPolicy,whocommitsuchanegregiousoffenseastothreatenthesafetyandwell-beingoftheschoolcommunityorwhocommitsuchanegregiousoffenseastodestroythetrustbetweenthestudentandtheschoolwillfacetheDisciplineBoard.Corrective action

• When it is determined that a Discipline Board hearing will be convened, the student will be suspended (OSS) through the complete day of the hearing. • The Discipline Board will review the complete performance of the student at Bishop Gorman. The family will appear before the Board. The student will answer the questions of the Board. Parents may also comment and make statements. • The Discipline Board will reach a conclusion as to the final disciplinary response. Responses could include, but are not limited to, additional suspension, contractual obligations to remain at the school, counseling, professional support or dismissal from the school.• As mentioned previously, all decisions of the Discipline Board are final and may not be appealed.

Privacy and Searches Noonehasarightofprivacyinlockers,bags,backpacks,computersorinanyotherpropertybelongingtotheBishopGormanHighSchool/DioceseofLasVegas,orthatisbroughtontothepropertyofBishopGormanHighSchool/DioceseofLasVegasoratanyDiocesanevent.PropertybelongingtoBishopGormanHighSchool/TheDioceseofLasVegasincludes,butisnotlimitedto:lockers,desks,storageareas,computers,networksand/orotherworkandeducationalspace.PersonalpropertybroughtontotheDiocesan/BishopGormanHighSchoolpremises,includes,butisnotlimitedto:backpacks,purses,bags,computers,i-pods,game-boys,cellulartelephones,otherelectronicdevicesandvehicles.BishopGormanHighSchool/TheDioceseofLasVegasreservestherighttosearchanyandallsuchpropertyatanytime,withoutwarning,toensurecompliancewithourpolicies,including,withoutlimitation,policesonsafety,theft,drugandalcoholuse/possession,etc.Accordingly,nostudentorotherpersonontheBishopGormanHighSchool/DioceseofLasVegaspremisesshouldhaveanexpectationofprivacywhileonBishopGormanHighSchool/Diocesanpropertyorwhileattendingaschooleventatanotherlocation.Failuretocooperateinsearchesorinspectionmayresultindisciplinaryaction,uptoanincludingdismissal.

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Drug and Alcohol Policy BishopGormanadamantlyopposesthepossession,use,abuse,sharing,distributionandsaleofdrugs/alcoholoranysubstancerepresentedtobeadrug(legalorillegal),drugparaphernaliaoralcoholbystudents.ThemaingoalofBishopGormandrug/alcoholscreeningprogramistoensurethattheschoolisasafelearningenvironment.Withoutannouncingthedatesinadvance,aMetropolitanPoliceK-9(dog)Unitmayarriveandsearchthecampusfordrugsandfirearms.Spotchecksbythedogsmayincludebutarenotlimitedto:classrooms,backpacks,lockers,hallwaysand,ifnecessary,cars.

StudentSeekingAssistanceforDrug/AlcoholAbuseBeforeDetectionItisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoseekhelpfordrug/alcohol-relatedproblemsandtoassistotherstudentstodothesame.Anystudent(oranypersononbehalfofastudent)whoseeksassistancefor,orwhoacknowledgesadrug/alcoholproblemtoaschoolofficialpriortodetectionorbeforebeingrandomlyselectedfortesting,willnotbedismissedfromBishopGorman,butthestudentandparentsmustagreetotheconsequencesimposedbytheAdministration.However,thisproblemcannotbeusedasanexcuseforfutureinfractions.

Random/Behavior–Drug/AlcoholTestDuringtheschoolyear,studentswillbescreenedfordrug/alcoholusewhenwarrantedbybehaviororknowledgeofdruguseiscommunicatedtofaculty/staff/administrationaswellasonarandombasis,throughacomputerprogramdesignedforrandomselection.Thecollectionprocessusesurineand/orhairsamples.

• Testwillbedoneonsite.• Studentmusttakethetestasprescribedbythecollectionagency.• Failuretocomplywithanyportionofthetestwillresultinsuspensionandamandatoryappearancebefore theAdministration.• Studentwhohasbeentestedisreturnedtothecollectivepoolforfurtherrandomselection,orwhenwarrantedby theAdministration.• Astudentwhosenamehasbeencalledfortherandomdrugtestmustbetestedatthattimeandmaynotclaimto haveadrug/alcoholprobleminordernottoincurDisciplinaryStatus.

NOTE:Ifanadditionaldrug/alcoholtestisrequired,theparentswillassumethecostofthetest.

Any student in possession of any substance that will falsify the results of a Drug/Alcohol test may be immediately dismissed from Bishop Gorman High School.

Anystudentwhoproducesasamplethatdoesnotregisterattheappropriatetemperature,asdeterminedbythelabtechnician,willhaveoneopportunitytoimmediatelyproduceanadditionalsamplefortesting.

ConsequencesforPositiveTestResultsThefollowingconsequenceswilloccurifastudenttestspositively:

• Parentsarenotifiedwithtestresults.• Studentissuspendedpendingareviewofstudent’sdisciplinebytheAdministration.• Ifstudentisretained:

o Willloseallpositionsofleadershipandhonorfor18weeks.o Willbeondisciplinarycontractfor18weeks.o WillagreetoanyotherconsequencesdeemednecessarybytheAdministration.o Willfrequentlybedrug/alcoholtestedatthediscretionoftheAdministration(atparents’cost).Apositive drugtestnecessitatesadecisionforcontinuancefromtheAdministration.

Tobacco Thepossessionoruseoftobaccoproductsisprohibitedatschoolandatschoolsponsoredevents.

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Chapter 6: Student Support Services

Student Support Team TheStudentSupportTeam(SST)iscomprisedofadministrative,disciplinary,guidance,andministerialpersonnelwhomeeteverytwoweekstodiscussissuesthatimpactstudentlearningandparticipationintheBishopGormancommunity.Servingasavehicleofcommunication,advocacy,andaction,theSSTdevelopsinterventionplanstohelpindividualstudentssucceedinschoolwhileworkingthroughthevariouschallengesthatemergeinthelifeofanadolescent.ParentsorstudentswhohaveanyconcernsmayreportthemtoanymemberoftheSST,andthetopicwillbebroughttothegroupforconsideration.

Campus Ministry TheOfficeofCampusMinistryservestosupportthespiritualformationofthestudents,faculty,staffandparents.StudentsmayspeakwithaCampusMinistertodiscussspiritualmattersortorequestspiritualsupport.However,thecampusministersarenotcounselors,andwillmakereferralsforanysituationthatrequiresmoreprofessionalsupportandintervention.

Guidance and Counseling TheGuidanceandCounselingDepartmentworkstoassiststudentswiththeiracademicsuccessatBishopGorman.Counselorsaretaskedtoensurethateachstudentisachievingatexpectedlevelsandisenrolledinthemostappropriatecourseworkpossible.Furthermore,thedepartmentassistswiththecollegeplanningandapplicationprocesstoensurethateducationwillcontinuebeyondhighschool.

TheGuidanceCounselorsarenotpersonalcounselors.Seriousstudentissues,familyproblemsorpsychologicalissueswillbereferredforoutsideprofessionalassistance.

Inordertoensureaccurateandfullreportingtocollegesandtestingservices,communications,whetherelectronic,written,orverbalbetweenguidancepersonnel,teachersandschoolofficialsandcolleges/universitiesandtestingservicesisconfidentialandnotsubjecttostudentorparentreview.

Bishop Gorman Teen Help Line: 702-476-4055 Allcallsareconfidential.Inanemergencysituation,call911.TheHelpLineisforanyonewhoneedsassistanceinanon-emergencysituation.Studentsand/orparentsmayleaveaconfidentialvoicemessageexpressingfearsorconcernsforpersonalsafetyorforthoseoncampus.Messagesaremonitoredduringschoolhours.Messagescanbeleftduringtheweekendswiththeunderstandingthatthemessagewillbereceivedandreviewedonlywhenschoolisinsession.TheHelpLineisnotinoperationduringthesummer,noronholidays.Besuretocallif:

• Youareaconcernedparent.• Informationthatyouhavemightinsomewayhelpanother.• Youhaveheardrumorsthatconcernyou.• Safetyofourstudentsisatrisk.• Druguseissuspected.• Weaponsareavailableorfrequentlymentionedinthecontextofharminganotherperson.

The Learning Center TheLearningCenterwascreatedinresponsetoagrowingneedtoextendadditionaleducationalandsupportservicestostudentswithdiagnosedlearningdisabilitiesandattentionproblems.Theprogramisuniqueinthatservicesareofferedinarigorouscollegepreparatorysetting,wherebystudentswithlearningdifficultiesarecompetingandsucceedingwiththeirnon-learningdisabledpeers.

TheLearningCenteroffersanadaptive,comfortablelearningenvironmentforindividual/smallgroupinstruction,testtakingandquietstudy.ItalsoprovidesprofessionaldevelopmentforBishopGormanfacultyandinformationforparents.Inadditiontosupportservicesforstudentsformallyenrolledintheprogram,theLearningCenteradministersandoverseesspecialaccommodationssuchasextendedtimetests,andmakesrecommendationsrelatingtospecialneedsandspecialservicesforallBishopGormanstudents.

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EligibilityServicesandclassesavailablethroughtheLearningCenterwillbeextendedonlytostudentsformallydiagnosedwithalearningdifferenceandcurrentlyenrolledintheLearningCenterprogram.InordertoenrollintheLearningCenter,anapplicationshouldbecompletedwithanattacheddocumentationofthestudent’slearningproblems.EnrollmentintheLearningCenterislimited.

Documentationconsistsofawrittenreportofassessmentbyaqualifiedlicensedclinician/psychologist.Theassessmentshouldbetwoyearscurrent,andmustspecificallydemonstratethepresenceofalearningissue.Thisevaluationisthecornerstonetoaneffectiveplanofsupportiveeducationforthestudentsaswellastheoperationofafocused,successfulprogram.

Health Services HealthServicesisstaffedbyalicensednursewhoevaluatesstudents’medicalcomplaintsaswellas:

• KeepsadailyaccountofstudentvisitstoHealthServices• Contactsparentsofstudentwithfrequentneedofanurse’sattention• Provideshygieneproductsforemergencyuseonly• Providesvisualandaudiometertestingforallsophomores• Providesmedicationpermissionforms• Provideshealthliteratureandinformation

HealthServicesisopenduringschoolhours.StudentswhodonotfeelwellcanobtainapassfromateacherandgotoHealthServices.Thestudentismarkedabsentforthatperiodifhe/shestaysinHealthServicesforlongerthan5minutes.Intheeventthatthestudentneedstobesenthome,thenursewillcalltheparentortheemergencycontactperson.

RequirementsforParents• CompleteHealthInventoryCard.• Provideimmunizationrecord.AnyupdatedcurrentimmunizationsmustbereportedtotheHealthOffice.Parents whoexerciseareligiousrighttonotimmunizemustinformhealthservicesinwritingofthisdecision.• Notifynurseregardingseriousillnesses,accidentsorchangesinhealthstatusofstudents.• Failuretohaveupdatedinformationsubmittedinatimelyfashionmayresultindisciplinarysanctions.

MedicationPolicyStudentsmustbringallmedication(over-the-counterandprescription)totheSchoolNurseandthefollowingconditionsmustbemet:

• Parenthassignedstudent’shealthcardindicatingpermissiontotakethemedicationatschool.• Allmedicationiskeptinitsoriginallabeledcontainer.• ParenthasreadtheDiocesanLiabilityWaiver(seebelow)regardingtheadministeringofmedication.

MedicationAdministeredbySchoolPersonnelForanyover-the-counterorprescriptionmedicationstobeadministeredbytheschoolnurseorschoolpersonnel,theremustbeasignedbyparentAuthorizationFormonfileinHealthServices.

• MedicalInjectionReleaseandWaiverForm–Intheeventthatastudentneedsmedicinethatmustbeinjected,the formfromtheDiocesemustbesignedbyaparent.• TheMedicalInjectionReleaseandWaiverFormislocatedinHealthServices.

DiocesanLiabilityWaiverI,/weagreeonbehalfofmyself,mychild,orourheirs,successors,andassigns,toreleaseandwaiveanyandallclaimsfordamageswhichI/weorourchildmayhavesoastoreleaseanddischargeinadvancethosepartieshereinafternamedandfurtheragreetoindemnify,holdharmlessanddefendTheRomanCatholicBishopofLasVegas,andHisSuccessors,aCorporationSole(TheDioceseofLasVegas),itsofficers,directorsandagents,volunteers,chaperons,and/orrepresentatives,andBishopGormanHighSchoolfromanyandallliabilityarisingfromorinconnectionwithanyillnessorinjuryorcostofmedicaltreatmentrelatedinanywaytotheadministrationofmedication,andI/wefurtheragreetocompensatetheSchoolandtheDiocese,itsofficers,directors,agents,volunteers,chaperons,and/orrepresentativesassociatedwiththeeventforreasonableattorneyfeesandexpensesarisinginconnectiontherewith.

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InjuryandTransportationPolicyIntheeventofaninjury/illnessthatneedsimmediatemedicalattention,thisprocedureisfollowed:

• Callto911• Parentsarenotifiedbyphone.Ifparentsarenotavailable,adecisionbyemergencypersonnelprevails.• Studentistransportedtothenearestmedicalfacilityaccompaniedbyamemberofthefaculty/staff orAdministration.

StudentPregnancyIfastudentbecomespregnantwhileattendingBishopGorman,ourpolicyistoencouragehertocontinuewiththepregnancy,andtocompletehercourseofstudies.Thefollowingarenotifiedinaccordancewiththispolicy:theAdministration,student’scounselorandHealthServices.

Thestudent,herparents,theAdministrationandtheGuidanceCounselorwillworkoutanacademicplanforthestudenttofollowduringherpregnancyandafterherbabyisborn.Forthesafetyandwell-beingofthepregnantstudent,shemaynotremainoncampusduringthethirdtrimester.TheeducationalplanwillincludeaprogramadministeredbyBishopGorman,oradministeredbytheClarkCountySchoolDistrictHomeboundDivision.

ChildAbuse/NeglectAccordingtoNevadaStateLaw,BishopGormanisrequiredtonotifytheproperauthoritiesifanycaseofchildabuseand/orneglectissuspected.Parentswillnotbenotifiedofthisaction.

LegalIssues–RightsofParentstoAccessInformationaboutTheirStudentUnlessalteredbythecourt,bothparentshaverights.ParentsarerequiredtofurnishBishopGormanwithacourt-certifiedcopyofthecustodysectionoftheseparationagreementordivorcedecree.Intheabsenceofanyoftheabove,theAdministrationassumesthatbothparentshavecustodialrights.Aparentwhowantstheotherparenttohavenocontactwiththestudentmusthaveacourt-certifieddocumentstatingthattheotherparentisnottobegivenaccesstothestudentandinformationconcerningthestudent.TheBuckleyAmendmentstatesthatthenon-custodialparenthasaccesstoinformationconcerningtheacademicperformanceoftheirchildren.Unlessacourthasruledotherwise,non-custodialparentshavetherighttocopiesoftheirstudents’academicrecords,althoughaddressesandotheridentifyinginformationcanbeexcluded.

FERPA/HIPAATheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)andHealthInsurancePortabilityandAccountabilityAct(HIPAA)giveparentscertainrightswithrespecttotheirstudent’seducationalandhealthrecords.AparentmayrequesttotransferstudentrecordsaftersigningaRequestforStudentRecordsform.Norecordswillbereleasedwithoutthisauthorization.

Chapter 7: Guidelines for Acceptable Technology Use

StudentsareinformedoftheirrightsandresponsibilitiesbyreadingthisAcceptableUsePolicypriortogainingaccesstocomputernetworksorwebsitesorusingtechnology,eitherasindividualusersorasmembersofaclassorgroup.Studentsareresponsibleforproperconductontheschool’scomputernetworks;whenusingcomputersandequipment,includingpersonaldevices;andwhenusingnetworkandonlineinformationresources.Duetocontinuousadvancementsintechnology,additionalrestrictionsanduseguidelinesmaybeinstitutedatanytimeandthroughouttheschoolyear.IfitbecomesnecessarytoamendtheAcceptable Use Policy,parentsandstudentswillbenotifiedoftheamendmentsvianormalcommunicationchannels,suchasEdline.AnyamendmentinstitutedwillalsobevisiblypostedintheIMETCenterLibraryandontheschool’swebsite.

BishopGormanstudentsagreetoabidebytherulesandregulationslistedregardingtheuseofcomputernetworks,computersandequipment—includingpersonaldevicesbroughtoncampus—andaccesstoInternetresources.Failuretocomplywiththeserulesmayresultindisciplinaryactions,uptoandincludingdismissalfromschool,andthelossoftheprivilegeofusingcomputersandotherequipmentortechnologyservices,and/oraccessingtheInternetatBishopGorman.

SpecificPoliciesParentsandstudentsmustbeawareofthefollowing:

UseofTechnologyisaPrivilege• Accesstocomputerlabs/librarylabsandcomputernetworkinformationisaprivilege,notaright,andisavailableto allstudentsprovidedtheycomplywiththerulesandregulationsestablishedinthispolicy.• BishopGormanwilldenytechnologyand/orInternetaccesstostudentswhouseresourcesinappropriatelyor violateanylocal,stateorfederallawsorordinances.

Legal/EthicalConsiderations• StudentsmustrespectandadheretothelawsoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica,concerningcopyrightedmaterial; threateningviolentorharassingmaterial;obscenematerial;andmaterialprotectedbytrademarkortradesecret.• Studentsmustadheretoethicalandresponsiblebehaviorwhenusingcomputernetworkinformationresources.• StudentsmustadheretoCatholicprincipleswhenusingtechnology.

NoExpectationofPrivacy/SearchProtocols • Allelectronicdevicesbroughtoncampusmaybesubjecttosearch.• Theschoolmaintainstherighttomonitorstudentuseofalltechnologyoncampus,includingpersonaldevices.• Filesstoredbyusersontheschool’sfileserversarenotprivate;systemoperatorsandadministratorsmayreview users’filestomaintainsystemintegrityinaccordancewiththisAcceptable Use Policy.

Networks/WirelessInternet/Filtering• Thesetupanduseofpersonalinternetcellularconnections(“tethering”),personalcellulardataconnections(e.g. “3G”and“4G”),andpeer-to-peernetworksisstrictlyprohibitedoncampus.• Studentswillnotattempttocircumventtheschool’ssecurityandfilteringsystems.• Studentsmaynotusethenetworkinawaythathampersitsusebyothers.• Studentswillnotpartakeinvideo/audiostreamingofanykindwithoutspecificpermissionfromthe school’sAdministration.• Studentswillnotusetheschool’snetwork,computers,ortheirowndevicestoplayanyelectronicgamesunless suchgameplayinghaseducationalpurpose,andisspecificallyapprovedanddirectedbythesupervising facultymember.

AppropriateSchoolUse• Studentuseofschoolandpersonalcomputers,laptops,devices,printersandallotherequipmentandrelated servicesislimitedtoschool-relatedactivities.Anyuseotherthanthatrelatedto,ordesignatedby,theschoolis prohibitedandenforcedbytheguidelinesoftheparentstudenthandbook.

EmailandSocialNetworking• Studentuseofe-mailatschoolislimitedtoschool-relatedmattersonlyandmustbeapprovedbyschoolpersonnel.• Instantmessagingisprohibited.• Accesstoanyblog(“weblog”),forumor“socialnetwork”websiteofanykindisrestrictedtoschool-relateduse only,asapprovedbyschoolpersonnel.“Socialnetwork”websitesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,Facebook,Twitter, MySpace,Xanga,PinterestandTumblr.

Problems/IssuesWithTechnology • Studentsmustreportanyproblemswithtechnology,computernetworks,computers,laptops,devicesoranyother equipmentorelectronicresourceimmediatelyuponbecomingawareofittotheITstafforsupervisingfaculty member• Studentswillnottakeapartorremoveanyschoolcomputer,laptop,deviceoranyotherequipmentwithoutspecific permissionfromtheAdministrationandITstaff,ortheirdesignatedrepresentative.• Studentswillnotattempttotroubleshoot,rebootorshutdownschoolcomputers,laptops,devicesoranyother equipmentwithoutspecificpermissionfromtheITstafforthesupervisingfacultymember.

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Security• Studentsmaynotuseothers’computeraccountsorpasswordsunderanycircumstances.Astudentmaynotallow anyotherstudenttousehis/heraccountorpasswordunderanycircumstances.• Studentsmaynotimpersonateanother’sidentityontheschool’scomputernetworks,virtualnetworks,electronic resourcesorwebsites.• Studentswillnotmakeanychangestosettings,programs,applicationsorfilesonschoolcomputers,laptopsor equipmentwithoutconsentofthesupervisingfacultymemberorITpersonnel.

Damage/Disclaimers/ReleaseofLiabilityforInappropriateUse• Studentsorparentswillreimbursetheschoolorotherindividualsforanydamagetoschoolorotherindividuals’ computers,laptops,devicesoranyotherequipmentthatoccursasaresultofmaliciousornegligentactions.The schooloritsdesigneewillcarryoutthenecessaryrepairorreplacementofequipmentinsuchsituations.• Studentsareresponsibleforimpropercareandhandlingof,ordamageto,hardware,software,peripheralsor networks.Studentswillbeliableforthecostofreplacementorrepairandwillloseaccessprivileges.• TheITpersonneland/orAdministrationhavetheauthoritytooverrideasupervisingfacultymemberifnetwork integritycouldbeimpairedorcompromisedbyanyaction.• Accesstoresourcesthathavenotbeenreviewedandevaluatedmayberestrictedorprohibited.• ContentofonlinedatabasestowhichBishopGormansubscribesisdeterminedandcontrolledbythepublishersof thosesites,andnotbytheschooloritsemployees.• EffortstomonitorandregulatestudentInternetaccessdonotguaranteefullcompliancewiththeschool’spolicies andstandards;appropriateuseisthestudent’sresponsibility.• Parentsandguardiansofminors,inconjunctionwithBishopGorman,areresponsibleforsettingandconveyingthe standardstheirchildrenshouldfollowwhenusingmediaandinformationsources,includingaccesstotheInternet.• BishopGormanisnotlegallyliableforastudent’sinappropriateuseoftheInternet.

ViolationsofTechnologyPolicyUsersmaybedisciplinedforimproperuseoftechnologyoncampus,theschool’sorthestudents’ownequipment.

UnacceptableUseofOutsideTechnologyTheschoolexpectsstudentstouseinformationtechnology(includingbutnotlimitedtotheInternet,email,instantmessagingandtextmessaging)inaresponsibleandethicalfashionincompliancewithallapplicablelawsandwithCatholicmoralprinciples,bothinandoutoftheschoolsetting.Accordingly,studentsmaynotpost,place,upload,shareorcommunicateanyimages,photographs,statementsorinferencesrelatingtoorincludingprofanity,vulgarity,indecency,illegaluseofdrugs,illegaluseofalcoholorotherillicitactivities.Additionally,studentsmaynotuseinformationtechnologyforthepurposeofdefaming,threatening,teasingorharassinganyotherstudent,staffmember,parent,facultymember,orotherperson.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,communicationsonsocialnetworkssuchasTwitterandFacebook.StudentsareresponsibleforallmaterialsandcommunicationsmadeonpersonalwebsitesandsocialnetworksandthematerialsandcommunicationsshouldbeconsistentwithCatholicmoralprinciples,includinganymaterialsorcommunicationspostedontheirsitesbyotherindividuals.Moreover,anyunauthorizeduseoftheschool’sname(orcommonnamesassociatedwiththeschool)oranylikenessorimageoftheschooloritsemployeesisstrictlyprohibited.

MonitoringofTechnology/TechnologyResourcesTheschoolanditsauthorizedpersonnelmaymonitortheuseofinformationtechnologyresourcestohelpensurethatusersaresecureandinconformitywiththispolicy.Theschoolreservestherighttoexamine,use,anddiscloseanydatafoundontheschool’sinformationnetworksinordertofurtherthehealth,safety,disciplineorsecurityofanystudentorotherpersonortoprotectproperty.Itmayalsousethisinformationindisciplinaryactionsandmayfurnishevidenceofacrimetolawenforcement.

Chapter 8: Other General Information

Thefollowingisalistingofotherschoolinformationthatisusefulforparentsandstudentstoknow.

Advancement OfficeTheOfficeofAdvancementworkswithourdedicatedandgenerousparents,alumniandfriendstoadvancethemissionofBishopGormanHighSchoolandpreserveourlegacy.AdvancementisresponsibleforfosteringstewardshipthroughtheGaelForceannualappeal,capitalcampaignsandspecialevents,includingtheKnightoftheGael,PassportandBishopGormanGolfClassic.AlsoincludedintheAdvancementTeamareAlumniandParentRelations,CommunicationsandDatabaseManagement. Westrivetofosterandcultivateacommonbondofpride,affinityandconnectivityamongalumni,students,parentsandfriendsofBishopGormanHighSchoolthroughqualityprograms,servicesandevents.

Weencourageallparentsandalumnitogetinvolved,whetherbyattendingevents,volunteering,makingagiftorparticipatingwithstudentsinaserviceproject.AstrongcommunityisoneofthedistinguishingqualitiesofBishopGormanHighSchool.MakethemostofyourBishopGormanexperienceandgetinvolvedtoday!

ContacttheAdvancementOfficeat(702)476-4032oradvancement@bishopgorman.orgformoreinformation.

Athletic Training CenterTheAthleticTrainingCenter(ATC)isavailableforstrengthtrainingandcardiovascularconditioningtoin-seasonathletesfirst,out-of-seasonathletessecond,andallstudentsandfacultythird.Formoreinformationabouthours,policiesandprocedures,andsafetyexpectations,pleaseseetheATCCoordinator.

Bell SchedulesBellschedulesaredisseminatedfromtheAssistantPrincipalforStudentServices.Variousscheduleswillbepostedonline.

Cafeteria Service TheStudentCommonsisonacashlesssystem.MethodsofpaymentintheStudentCommonsarestudentIDcard,creditcard,debitcardoraLunchCard.Parents/studentscanloadmoneyonthestudentIDcardorLunchCardintheCampusStoreusingcash,check,creditcardordebitcard.Thebalanceavailableonthecardisprintedonthereceiptaftereachtransaction.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytomakesuretherearesufficientfundsavailableforpurchaseintheStudentCommons.

FreshmenandnewstudentsID’swillbeavailableforthestudentsinSeptember.UntiltheirID’sareavailable,theparents/studentswillbeabletopurchaseaLunchCard.ThesecardscanbepurchasedatFreshmenOrientationorintheCampusStore.IfthereisabalanceontheLunchCardwhentheIDcardisissued,thisbalancewillthenbetransferredovertotheStudentIDCard.ThestudentMUSTpresenttheLunchCardwhenreceivingtheirpermanentIDcardortheywillbechargeda$20cardreplacementfee.TheschoolWILLNOTberesponsibleforlostorstolencards.

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Campus HoursIfyouarevisiting,pleasestopattheReceptionDeskintheAdministrationBuildingtoobtainaVisitor’sBadge.TheVisitor’sBadgemustbewornatalltimeswhileoncampus.

• TheReceptionDeskhoursare7:00a.m.to3:30p.m.OnFridays,theofficeclosesat2:45p.m.• Classroominstructionbeginsat7:30a.m.andendsat1:50p.m.onRegularScheduledays.• OnBlockScheduledays,classinstructionbeginsat8:00a.m.andendsat1:50p.m.• OnThursdays,classinstructionbeginsat8:00a.m.andendsat1:50p.m.• OnFacultyIn-servicedaysinstructionbeginsat7:30a.m.andendsat11:30a.m.• StudentswhoremainoncampusafterschoolmustgotoeithertheCommonsortheIMETCenter(Library). TheCommonsandIMETCenter(Library)areclosedonIn-serviceafternoons.TheCommonsisopen from7a.m.to4pm.• IMETCenterhoursforstudyandresearcharefrom7:00a.m.to3:30p.m.Monday-Friday.

Campus StoreServesthestudentswithallthedresscodeapparel,spirititemsandschoolrelatedneeds.Booksmaybepurchasedonlinethroughwww.bishopgorman.org.HoursofoperationareMondaythroughThursday7:00a.m.–3:00p.m.andFriday7:00a.m.–2:30p.m.TheCampusStoreisnormallyclosedontheafternoonsoffacultyInService.

Clubs and Organizations Thereareseveralclubsandorganizationsavailableforstudentmembership.Someclubsandorganizationsareopentoallstudents;someareinvitationonly.AcompletelistcanbeobtainedfromtheDirectorofStudentActivities(DSA)orontheBGHSwebsite.StudentswhowishtoorganizeanewclubororganizationshouldcompletetheapplicationprocessoutlinedbytheDSAwhowillthenpresentittotheAdministrationforconsiderationofapproval.

Dance Policy TypicallytheschoolhasaHomecomingDance,aSadieHawkinsDanceandProm.Additionally,theschoolsponsorsafter-gamesocialdancesfromtimetotime.ThefollowingpoliciesareapplicabletoBishopGormandances:

• SchooldancesareopentoallBishopGormanstudents.Afreshmanorsophomoremustbeinvitedbyajunioror seniortoattendProm.• Non-BishopGormanstudentsareadmittedonlytodancesforcouples(withapproval).Non-BishopGorman studentsareprohibitedfromattendingtheafter-gamesocials.• DancesmaynotbeheldonnightsbeforeschooldayswithoutAdministrativeapproval.• Dancesarechaperonedbyfacultymembers,administratorsandpolice.• Studentswhoareexpelledorvoluntarilywithdrawn(withdisciplinaryissues)fromBishopGormanmaynotattend anyfunctionsponsoredbyBishopGorman.• StudentI.D.mustbepresentedforentrance.• Studentsleavingthedancemaynotreturn.• ALockInisineffectforalldances.Studentsmustarrivebyacertaintimeandmaynotleaveanyearlierthanahalf hourbeforethedanceends.Therearenoexceptions,suchas“showtickets”tothispolicy.• Allstudentsattendingadance,includingnon-BishopGormanstudents,aresubjecttosecurityproceduresthat include,butarenotlimitedto:

o Wandingorothermetaldetectorso Theuseofabreathalyzerorpassivealcoholsensoro Searchofbags,backpacks,etc.

• BishopGormanreservestherighttodenyastudententrance(ortoaskastudenttoleave)whosedressis deemedinappropriate.

Emergency Response Plan BishopGormanmaintainsanEmergencyResponsePlantorespondtoemergenciesordisastersthatoccurwhenschoolisinsession.Thefollowingguidelinesaretobefollowed:

• Gotoourwebsiteatwww.bishopgorman.org,ortunetolocaltelevision/radiomediaforemergencyannouncements. Theschool’sFacebookpagewillalsobeupdatedwhenpossible.• Donottelephonetheschool.Telephonelinesmaybeusedbyemergencypersonnel.• Studentswillbereleasedwhenanyimminentdangerhaspassed,theroadsarepassableandthestreetsinthe BishopGormanareaareopen.• Intheeventthattheroadsaccessingtheschoolareaareblockedbyemergencypersonnel,pleaseplantomeet yourstudentinapreviouslydesignatedarea. • Themediawillbenotifiedifasituationmandatesthedepartureofallstudents/faculty/stafffromtheschool.

BishopGormanconductsemergencydrillsonamonthlybasis,bothinconjunctionwiththeLasVegasFireDepartmentandindependentlyasneeded.Thesedrillsincludeevacuation,shelter-in-placeandlockdown.

IftheAdministrationmustcancelschoolordismissschoolearlybecauseofanemergencyorbadweather,anannouncementwillbemadeonwww.bishopgorman.orgaswellasthroughthelocalmedia.AnyonewishingtoreviewtheEmergencyResponsePlanmaymakeanappointmentwiththeDirectorofSafetyandSecurity.

Financial Obligations ByenrollingastudentinBishopGorman,theparents/guardiansofthestudentagreetocompleteandsigntheEnrollmentAgreementandtheTuitionFeeAddendum.Thefinancialcommitmentsareexplainedbelow.

• Toreceivetheparishionerrate,aParishAffidavitmustbeobtainedbytheparents/guardiansfromtheirpastorand turnedinbySeptember1.Anyreceivedafterthisdatewillhavetheparishionerdiscountprorated.Anaffidavitmust besubmittedforeachstudentannuallyfromaparishintheDioceseofLasVegas.Thecriteriaforqualification fortheparishionerratearesetbyeachpastor.BishopGormanisnotinvolvedintheapprovalordenialofthe ParishAffidavitnorwilltheparishionerratebegrantedwithoutthepastor’sapproval.• ItisthegoalofBishopGormantoprovideaqualityCatholiceducationatacostthatisreasonabletoallparticipating families.ThemajorsourceofrevenueforBishopGormanisgeneratedthroughtuition.Thefirsttuitionpaymentis dueonJuly1st.BillingcyclescannotbechangedaftertheJulybilling. Foryourconvenience,paymentscanbemade:

o Semiannuallyintwo(2)equalinstallments,o Quarterlyinfour(4)equalinstallments,oro Inten(10)equalinstallments.

Tuitionassistanceisavailableforfamiliesthatqualify.Awardsarebasedondemonstratedneedandtheavailabilityoffunds.InformationregardingtuitionassistanceispostedontheschoolwebsiteundertheAdmissions/Financialinformationtab.

Attimes,familiesexperiencefinancialdifficulty.Weencourageparents/guardianstocontacttheFinanceOfficeimmediately.TheTuitionAssistanceCommitteeassesseshardshipcasesonanindividualbasis.

Parents/guardiansofstudentswhoaredismissed,orleaveduringanacademicschoolyeararefinanciallyobligatedtopaytheamountoftuitionandfeesdueuptoandincludingtheendofthemonthinwhichthestudentleaves. AllfinancialobligationsundertheEnrollmentAgreementandtheTuitionFeeAddendummustbemetpriortotransferringtoanotherschool.Transcriptsandgradeswillnotbeprovidedtotheschooluntilallofthefinancialobligationsaremet.Inthecaseofgraduatingseniors,thediplomaandtranscriptswillalsobewithhelduntilallfinancialobligationsaresatisfied.

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Flowers/Gifts Delivered to CampusBecauseofthedisruptiontotheacademicsetting,deliveries(flowers,gifts,etc.),mustnotbemadetostudentsoncampus.Thedeliverymayberefused.

ID Cards StudentIDcardsmustbecarriedatalltimesandpresentedforverificationwhenrequestedbyfaculty/staff.

• StudentswillnotbeallowedtoattendaschooltripwithoutanID.• StudentmayberefusedadmittancetoBishopGormanactivitieswithoutavalidschoolID.• StudentisresponsibleforthecostofreplacementofalostIDcard($20).• StudentwithdrawingfromBishopGormanmustreturnschoolIDtoStudentServices.• TheIDcardispropertyofBishopGormanandmustbesurrendereduponrequestbyaschoolofficial ortheirdesignee.

StudentsareabletousetheirIDcardstopurchaseitemsintheStudentCommons,CampusStore,attheconcessionstandsandtopurchaseticketsatthegamesanddramaevents.AvailablemethodsofpaymentstoapplymoneytoyourstudentIDcardarecash,personalchecks,creditcard(AMEX,Mastercard,andVisa),debitcardsandmoneyorders.

Insurance BishopGormandoesnotcarryaccident/liabilityinsuranceuponwhichastudentmaymakeaclaim.Studentsparticipatinginfootballmustpurchaseadditionalcoverage.

Lockers Alockerisissuedtoeverystudentatthebeginningoftheschoolyearthatisintendedforthestudent’suse.

• Studentsareresponsibleforassignedlockers,andmustmaintainitinaneatandcleanmannerinsideandout.• Nolockersharing• Studentsarenottoaccesslockersduringclasstimewithoutpermission.• LockersinthelockerroomaremadeavailableforstudentstakingPE.• Lockersinthemen’sandwomen’slockerroomswillbeassignedbytheirrespectiveteamcoachesbased onavailability.• LockersintendedforusebyphysicaleducationstudentswillbyclearlymarkedDAYUSEONLY.ThePEteacher willmonitortheuseoftheselockersensuringthatallstudentshaveaccesstoalocker.• Ifalockerdoesnothavealockbuiltintothedoor,thenitistheresponsibilityofthestudenttoprovidetheirown lock.Itismandatorythatthestudentsecurestheirvaluablesinalockerwithalock.

REMINDER:AlllockersarethepropertyofBishopGormanandaresubjecttosearchasnotedinChapter5,underPrivacyandSearches.

BishopGormanandtheDioceseofLasVegasarenotresponsibleforthesafety,security,etc.ofanypersonalinstrument(s)oritem(s)leftoncampus.Thisincludesbooks,clothing,electronicitemsandotherschoolmaterials,etc.Thiscoversitemsleftinlockers(lockedorunlocked)orelsewhereoncampus/parkinglots.BishopGormanandtheDioceseofLasVegasarenotresponsibleforreplacementcostsforanylostorstolenarticles/items.

Non-Discrimination Policy • TheschoolsoftheDioceseofLasVegasoperateincompliancewithTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964andthe nondiscriminatoryrequirementofTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972(P.L.,92-318).• TheDioceseofLasVegasdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofraceornationalandethnicorigininadministration ofitseducationalpolicies,scholarshipsandloanprograms,athleticandotherschool-administeredprograms.• CoeducationalschoolsoftheDiocesedonotdiscriminateagainstanyapplicantorstudentbecauseofsexin educationalpolicies,admissions,educationalprogramsoractivitiesoftheschool.

School Sponsored Trips/Field Trips Thefaculty,moderatorsandtheAdministration,priortoaschooltrip,evaluatestudentsregardingtheirDisciplinaryHistory.StudentsonDisciplinaryProbationorDisciplinaryContractmayberestrictedfromattendingaschoolsponsoredtrip.Studentsmust:

• Becurrentinallschoolwork.• HaveapictureID.• Adheretoallrulesandregulationspertainingtolodgingandrestaurants,aswellas,alldirectivesgivenbythe moderatorsfromthetimethegroupdeparts,untilitsreturn.• ViolationofBishopGormanpoliciesregardinganyaspectofastudent’ssafetyisanissueoftrust,andthestudent maybesenthomeandallexpenseswillbeassumedbytheparents.• Bepresentatthestartoftheschooldayandalldaythereafter.• Notbeabsentfromschoolorleaveschoolduetoillness.

Security Cameras SchoolcamerasaremonitoredbytheAdministrationandarethepropertyoftheDioceseofLasVegas.Theprotectionofstudentprivacy/confidentialitymandatesthattheviewingofcamerasberestrictedtoschoolofficials.

SolicitationBishopGormanhasapolicyofnosolicitation.Fliers,etc.maynotbedistributedoncampuspropertywithoutthepermissionoftheAdministration.Attimes,fliersaredroppedoncampus/parkinglotsadvertisingparties,etc.TheseareNon-BishopGormansponsoredfunctions.ParentsarealwaysmadeawareofBishopGormansanctionedactivities.

Tax-Exempt StatusBishopGorman“isoperatedasanexemptschoolundertheprovisionofNRS394.211andassuchisexemptfromtheprovisionsofthePrivateElementaryandSecondaryEducationAuthorizationAct.”

Transportation Policy BishopGormandoesnotordinarilyprovidetransportationtogames,practiceoranyotherevents.

• Studentsmustarrangetheirowntransportationwithoutapprovalorguidance/supervisionfromemployeesofthe DioceseofLasVegas.• Parentspickingupstudentsaretodosoimmediatelyaftertheschoolevent.• ExceptionstothispolicyaredeterminedbytheAdministrationofBishopGormanandareconveyedto parents/guardians.

Visitor Check-In Allvisitorstothecampusmustcheckinatreceptiontoreceiveavisitor’sbadge,unlessthebusinesstobeconductedisinStudentServicesorFinance.Thereceptionistmayaskthevisitorforavalidformofpictureidentification.Thevisitormustwearavisitor’sbadgewhichdisplaysname,reasonforvisitanddateandtime.Enteringtheschoolgroundsthroughanylocationotherthanthereceptionareaisnotallowed.

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THE ALMA MATER AND FIGHT SONG

StudentsshouldtakeprideintheirschoolbylearningtheAlmaMaterandFightSong,whichare

sungatpeprallies,duringmanyathleticcontestsandCommencement.

BISHOP GORMAN ALMA MATER

By Brother Drolet, CSV, 1955

Here’s to our friendship ever so true

Dear Alma Mater, here’s to you.

Your noble spirit, may our hearts imbue

While pledging faithfulness anew.

Hail to you!

BISHOP GORMAN FIGHT SONG

Tune: The Notre Dame Victory March, Michael and John Shea, 1905

Cheer, cheer for old Gorman High,

Stand up and cheer as our team goes by!

Get together, hit ‘em hard.

Come on and tackle, center and guard.

We’ve got the spirit, we’ve got the fight;

We’re gonna win with all of our might.

We’re the team that’s always best

The Gaels of BGHS.

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