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LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES

JESUIT PREPARATORY

SUMMER PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK

2019

June 17th-July 19th

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NORMS OF STUDENT CONDUCT….…………………………………….Page 3

APPEARANCE………………….…………………………………………...Page 3 STUDENT DECORUM……...………………………………………………Page 4 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY……...……………………………………………Page 4 ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES…………….……………………………...Page 9 MESSAGES…………………………………………………………………Page 10 GRADE REPORTS…………………………………………………………Page 10 FINAL EXAMINATIONS………………………………………………….Page 10 CLOSED CAMPUS………………………………………………………...Page 10 PARKING…………………………………………………………………...Page 11 TRANSPORTATION……………………………………………………….Page 12 SECURITY………………………………………………………………….Page 12 EMERGENCY DISASTER PLAN…………………………………………Page 12 BOOKSTORE………………………………………………………………Page 13 HANNON INFORMATION COMMONS @ BURNS LIBRARY………..Page 13 FOOD AND BEVERAGE………………………………………………….Page 13 STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEOS……………………………………Page 13

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NORMS OF STUDENT CONDUCT The registration of a student in the summer session at Loyola High School is an express agreement on the part of your son or daughter and you, as parents or guardians, to observe the procedural norms and policies described in this handbook. The knowledge and observance of these norms and policies is expected of every student enrolled in Loyola’s summer session. The administration and faculty of Loyola High School have a definite respect for each individual student, as well as a keen awareness that each individual must function within a social and academic community. It is the student’s responsibility to conduct himself/herself in a manner that contributes to a positive school environment. Norms of student conduct are intended to provide the good order that is indispensable for the serious pursuit of academic excellence and for the high moral tone expected at Loyola High School. Also, these norms or procedures are intended to assist in achieving the necessary balance between freedom and restraint. As such, observance of these norms will put demands on a student’s self-control and his/her growth toward maturity. The school administration reserves the right to review unsatisfactory conduct and, if deemed justified, the school administration has the right to dismiss or suspend. In such a case, the tuition is nonrefundable. The knowledge and observance of these norms is expected of every student enrolled in Loyola High School Summer Session.

APPEARANCE The summer dress code upholds the standards of modesty, neatness, and good taste of Loyola High School. It is expected that every student will dress according to reasonable standards of decency, mindful of the academic nature of the environment. Personal appearance and attire is expected to be neat and clean. The Administration of the school will be the final judge of what is or is not acceptable. Attire All clothing should be neat and clean and must be worn at all times. Torn and/or ragged clothing is never acceptable attire. All clothing should always fit properly. Dress code infractions may result in being sent home for the day. Dress code for female students:

1. Attire must be modest and in good taste, not excessively revealing. a. No excessively low-cut tops, shirts, pants, or shorts. b. No ripped, torn, or excessively tight or baggy clothing. c. No bare midriffs. d. No backless shirts. e. No tube tops. f. No strapless tops. g. No halter-tops. h. Shirts must have two straps. i. Undergarments of any kind must not be exposed.

2. Two pair of moderate earrings (two earrings per ear) on the earlobe only. No other body piercing jewelry is allowed.

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3. No tattoos, permanent or temporary, are allowed. 4. Hair must remain its natural color.

a. No dyeing, tinting, bleaching, or artificial lightening. 5. Any type of conditional footwear (in good condition) may be worn, with the exception of

heavy-soled boots and sandals. Slippers or slide shoes of any type may not be worn to school i.e. no flip-flops). Shoes must be secured in the front and back. Socks must be worn at all times and must be visible.

6. Hats may be worn to school but not in any building or classroom. Dress code for male students:

1. Attire must be neat and clean. a. No oversized apparel, military-style fatigues, sweatpants, torn, or ragged clothing

is allowed. b. No tank tops.

2. Must be clean-shaven, no facial hair is allowed. a. The student may be required to shave at school.

3. One post earring may be worn on the lobe of the ear. No other body piercing jewelry is allowed.

4. No tattoos, permanent or temporary, are allowed. 5. Hair must remain its natural color.

a. No dyeing, tinting, bleaching, or artificial lightening. b. The following hairstyles are not permitted: mohawks, lettering or lines, braids,

dreadlocks, spiking, or any excessive hairstyle. 6. Any type of conditional footwear (in good condition) may be worn, with the exception of

heavy-soled boots and sandals. Slippers or slide shoes of any type may not be worn to school i.e. no flip-flops). Shoes must be secured in the front and back. Socks must be worn at all times and must be visible.

7. Hats may be worn to school but not in any building or classroom.

STUDENT DECORUM A student is expected to cooperate by observing the rules of discipline both in and out of the classroom in order to promote a positive school environment. The basic rule of student conduct is to maintain the good order necessary for the serious pursuit of academic and athletic achievement and for the high moral tone expected at Loyola High School.

1. Loyola is a closed campus. Students are expected to be on campus at all times of the day. 2. When walking or crossing the street in or around campus, students may only use the

sidewalk or designated crossing areas. Students are to follow the directions of the security staff at all times.

3. A clean campus it to be maintained at all times. The cooperation of all students is asked in helping to keep the campus and school buildings clean and in good condition.

4. No gum chewing is allowed on school grounds. 5. Footballs, frisbees, etc., are to be used exclusively on athletic fields during times deemed

permissible by the Dean. Violation will result in confiscation or other disciplinary actions.

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6. Lost and found items may be turned in to or claimed in the Dean’s Office. The school cannot be responsible for items or valuables left in classrooms, hallways, locker rooms, or athletic areas, or left unattended on school grounds.

7. No students may be inside of school buildings before school, recess, or during lunch unless he/she is attending a meeting or seeing a teacher.

8. Students may not use the elevators unless they have permission from the Dean’s Office. Grounds for fines: Students are liable to pay fines for, but not limited to, the following:

1. Damage to school property, including books (amount determined by actual damage or replacement cost).

2. Improper or illegal parking; driving at excessive rates of speed on or around the campus ($10.00).

3. Use of razor and shaving cream ($1.00). Grounds for disciplinary action: Students are liable for disciplinary action for, but not limited to, the following infractions:

1. Leaving campus for any reason without permission from the Dean’s Office. No teacher is allowed to give permission to a student to leave campus without prior approval of the Dean.

2. Truancy. Missing class. 3. Profanity anywhere on campus. 4. Unacceptable attire or appearance. 5. Receiving a discipline referral from a teacher. 6. Being asked to leave any class because of disturbance. 7. Running, chasing, or wrestling on school grounds. 8. Not following the directions of the security staff at any time 9. Eating or drinking in a school building 10. Any other minor conduct violations for which a student is referred to the Dean of Summer

Session.

Grounds for suspension: Students are liable to be suspended for, but not limited to, any of the following:

1. Verbal, written, or electronically transmitted messages and/or physical behavior of a racist or prejudiced nature. Students who continue racist and/or prejudiced behavior are liable for dismissal.

2. Fighting, bullying, or the threat of physical violence. 3. Throwing anything on campus that could cause injury or damage. 4. Excessive speed on or near campus and/or reckless driving. 5. Possession or use of tobacco or vape products (cigarettes, vaping devices, or chewing

tobacco) on campus or school transportation. 6. Possession of pornographic materials including any inappropriate materials accessed over

the Internet or electronically transmitted 7. Use of technological devices to record or distribute photographs, video, audio, messages

or conversations of Loyola personnel or students without their consent. 8. Damage to school property (i.e. graffiti, removing school locks). 9. Any other action deemed serious, at the discretion of the Dean.

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Grounds for dismissal: Students are liable for dismissal from Loyola High School Summer Session for, but not limited to the following:

1. Possession of, or being under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or any other form of dangerous and illegal drugs (i.e. federally controlled).

2. Stealing. 3. Destruction of school property. 4. Flagrant insubordination or disobedience. 5. Any type of continual or repeated harassment of a verbal and/or physical nature, regardless

of when or where such action takes place. 6. Fighting, inciting violence, threatening harm to others or engaging in violent discourse. 7. Possessing or handling any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon of any kind. 8. Serious or chronic infraction of the rules of Loyola High School.

Electronic Devices Students may only use their cell phones before school, during the recess, during the lunch break, and after school if they are outside of a building. During the times when cell phone use is not permitted, cell phones must be silent and kept out of sight. A cell phone will be confiscated if it used while inside a building, during passing periods, sounds in class, or if it is used for inappropriate reasons.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Academic integrity means producing original work on all examinations and papers, projects, homework, and oral recitations. While Loyola expects originality in all student work, it is important to emphasize that certain pressures work against such honest production. Besides the innate drive to succeed, there are pressures, real or perceived, that come from figures of authority, parents, teachers, employers, and coaches. Frequently, it appears that a student perceives recognition, acclaim, or reputation as the highest and only good. To the extent that recognition becomes more important than the means by which recognition is obtained, academic integrity is placed at risk.

While teachers are responsible for creating a classroom environment that promotes academic integrity, and while there are pressures that work against this, a student has the primary responsibility in this area. The student is responsible for taking advantage of the dedication and work of the Loyola faculty. The student is responsible for using his/her time and his/her ability to prepare himself properly and adequately for facing the tasks of writing reports, taking examinations, giving oral presentations, and completing homework.

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Academic integrity is achieved when a student:

1) completes his/her assignments on his/her own and does not allow them to be viewed by fellow students;

2) completes examinations without seeking help from or offering help to another student;

3) completes original research for papers, projects, or oral reports and acknowledges another person’s contributions to these works by citing the source and individual’s name;

4) does not rely on heavy-handed help from adults – parents, tutors, older siblings – to complete his/her assignments;

5) recognizes that his/her performance on an examination or other assignment is not coupled with self-esteem or self-worth. The student, therefore, understands that it is of greater value to his/her personal growth when he/she chooses his/her own original work than when he/she chooses to compromise his/her integrity;

6) realizes that each choice for copying, cheating, or plagiarism, no matter how small, diminishes his/her academic and personal integrity.

It is not enough that a student chooses once to produce original work. Each day he/she must choose to produce such work. Academic integrity and academic excellence are formed by daily choices. It is naive to expect perfection; it is not naive to expect a consistent aspiration to and choice for excellence in academics and academic integrity.

The following are a few examples of activities that are never acceptable at Loyola unless specifically allowed by a teacher. All such incidents are considered serious breaches of Academic Integrity and result in appropriate consequences. It should be noted that this list is not exhaustive by any means.

1. posting or viewing any part of any assignment on a social media site. The intent of the person posting is irrelevant – whether he/she wants to “provide an example”, “help a friend”, “show how something is done” or similar are never acceptable explanations. To view such work is also considered cheating, whether or not the material is used to produce another student’s work.

2. allowing a fellow student to borrow a text, workbook, notebook, lab book, or papers in which answers or assignments are present. Again, the intent of the lender is irrelevant and is considered cheating no matter how the borrower uses the material.

3. leaving (intentionally or accidentally) any part of any assignment on a computer or printer that may later be accessed by another student. A student must close all documents and fully log off a computer before he/she steps away from it if it may be used by another student.

4. wearing a smart watch or having access to a cellphone during a test, quiz, or exam whether or not it’s looked at or used. Cell phones must be turned off and left in a closed back pack before any test or quiz begins. Any cell phone (on or off) in a pocket, on or near a desk, or visible in any manner by a student is considered having access to it.

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5. viewing or accessing a website that shows answers or solutions to problems used in any course unless pre-approved by the teacher of that course. It is unreasonable for a teacher to be aware of all sites that include compromising material; therefore, a student must understand that all such sites are strictly prohibited. If a student is not sure whether a particular site is approved, he/she must ask the teacher ahead of time.

6. accessing, viewing, receiving or distributing resources intended only for teachers – teacher’s editions of books, test banks, old tests, old papers or homework assignments, reference materials, etc. – whether they be openly available on-line, in print, or in hardcopy form. This prohibition includes all copyrighted material and/or intellectual property not meant for student use.

7. photographing, recording or copying any test, assignment, or other course work without a teacher’s permission.

Violation of Testing Procedures

Tests and exams require an especially high level of attention to integrity. Actions that in non-testing environments would not normally be considered cheating, may be completely unacceptable in testing situations. All such violations of testing procedures will also be considered violations of Academic Integrity and will result in a student receiving a zero for the quiz, test or exam and receive the same consequences as for other violations. A testing environment begins the moment a teacher calls for attention or silence and ends when the last test is returned or the teacher announces that the test is over, whichever comes last. Listed are several examples of violations of testing procedures that may be deemed infractions of Academic Integrity. As before, this list is not exhaustive.

1. communicating with any student for any reason (borrowing a pen, asking about time...). 2. having access to a cell phone, smart watch, or similar device (to check time, for example).

Cell phones must be turned off and left in a closed back pack before any test or quiz begins. Any cell phone (on or off) in a pocket, on or near a desk, or visible in any manner by a student is considered having access to it.

3. using a calculator or other electronic device that has stored information (even if pertinent information is not accessed).

4. communicating with students who have taken the test earlier regarding test content and/or structure

5. beginning to work before or continuing to work after time is called. 6. accessing a book, notes, calculator, phone, etc. after a test is returned, but while others in

the room are still working on that test, without the teacher’s permission.

Consequences

Students who are involved in academic dishonesty will be referred to the Dean of Summer Session.

1. On the first offense, the student will receive a zero on the assignment or exam, serve two days of detention, and copy the academic integrity policy by hand. The Dean will notify the parents about the incident and about what future course the school will take if their son’s/daughter’s behavior continues. The Dean can rate a first offense at level two if the offense is particularly egregious such as cheating on a final exam, an incident involving a

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conspiracy of two or more knowledgeable students, or any instance of pre-meditation and/or planning. For Loyola High School students, issues of academic integrity will be carried over to the regular school year. A referral will be made to the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Scheduling for further review and possible consequences.

2. On the second offense, the student will receive a zero on the assignment or exam, receive up to eight days of detention, and be suspended for up to two days. For Loyola High School students, issues of academic integrity will be carried over to the regular school year. A referral will be made to the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Scheduling for further review and possible consequences.

3. On the third offense, the student will receive a zero on the assignment or exam and will face the Discipline Board for possible dismissal from summer session. For Loyola High School students, issues of academic integrity will be carried over to the regular school year. A referral will be made to the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Scheduling for further review and possible consequences.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES Attendance is taken daily for each class. It is required that a parent document an absence, late arrival, or early departure for his/her son or daughter, including students enrolled in enrichment courses.

Summer Reading: Due to the brief nature of the summer session and the academic standards Loyola strives to maintain, there is a strict attendance requirement for Loyola students taking summer reading.

1. For Summer 9 and 10, students are allowed to miss only three class meetings. Students who miss four or more meetings will not get credit for the class. Students who are tardy six or more times are liable to lose academic credit for the summer session and are subject to dismissal.

2. For Summer Reading 11 and 12, if a student misses any of the six classes as well as fails to participate in all online meetings he will not receive credit for the class. Students who are tardy two or more times are liable to lose academic credit for the summer session and are subject to dismissal.

Reporting attendance

1. To report a planned absence: If you know your child will be absent in advance, a parent needs to call the attendance line at 213.381.5121, Extension 1212 to let us know the student’s name and reason for the absence or present a written note, stating the reason for the absence to the main office. Notification via email will not be accepted.

2. To report an unplanned absence: If your child will be absent, please call the attendance line at 213.381.5121, Extension 1212 as soon as possible for each day your student is absent. Notification via email will not be accepted.

3. To report a late arrival: If your child is arriving to school after the start of the school day, call the attendance line at 213.381.5121, Extension 1212 as soon as possible on the day of the late arrival or your child must present a written note, stating the reason for the late arrival, to the main office before attending class. Notification via email will not be

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accepted. The student should always report to the main office to check in when he/she arrives on campus.

4. To report an early departure: If your student must leave class early, call the attendance line at 213.381.5121, Extension 1212 ahead of time or as soon as possible on the day of the early departure or your child must present a written note, stating the reason and time of departure, to the main office before attending class. Notification via email will not be accepted. Students who must leave the school grounds for any reason during the school day must check out with the main office before leaving.

5. Parent Out of Town: If the parent will be out of town or will be leaving the student with another person other than the parent, the main office needs to be notified in writing in advance as to who is the temporary guardian and where that person can be reached during the school day.

If a student becomes ill at school The student must report to the main office to determine if he/she needs to go home. The main office will call the parent to obtain permission for the student to go home or to make arrangements for the student to be picked up. The main office staff will administer Tylenol only if permission has been indicated in the emergency information provided when registering for classes.

MESSAGES To avoid classroom interruptions, messages and supplies from parents/guardians will be delivered to students in class only in the event of an emergency.

GRADE REPORTS The following grade reports are submitted during summer session:

Special Report: To be sent home on Friday, June 28th and Thursday, July 11th to only those students who are experiencing academic difficulty (C or below in any class) or who are working below apparent ability level. Final Report: To be sent home on Friday, July 19th.

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Academic courses will require students to complete a final exam/project on the material covered during the five-week summer session. A student who does not take a final examination or complete a project during the final week of classes will receive a grade of “Incomplete” (for Loyola Summer Reading Courses only) or “No Grade” for the summer session. No final exam will be given after the summer session has concluded. No refund will be given under such circumstances.

CLOSED CAMPUS Loyola High School is a closed campus during regular summer school hours. In order to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for our student body all parents, visitors, and guests are required to check in and be issued a visitor’s pass before entering the main grounds of campus.

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Due to safety and security reasons, Loyola’s security personnel will not issue visitors’ passes to anyone wishing to pick up students at regular dismissal times. Anyone wishing to pick up students should wait outside the gates to the main campus. The main areas that should be used to meet your children at dismissal are: the main parking lot behind the school (Dewey Lot) or the east gate at Malloy Commons. For those choosing to remain in their vehicles, please use the drive-through drop-off/pick-up zone on 15th Street or any unreserved parking space in the Dewey Lot. If you have any questions regarding these procedures, please see security at any of the entrances to campus.

PARKING For those students who are driving to Loyola, free parking is available in three student lots. Students may access these lots from Berendo Street via Venice Boulevard, 15th Street, or Dewey Avenue.

Do not park in the following areas reserved for faculty and staff between 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on school days: Anywhere in the circular drive in front of Loyola; in the gym parking lot, in spaces specifically reserved for faculty (numbered 1-18). In the 15th Street parking lot, please do not park in spaces reserved for school officials (Assistant Principals, Dean, Athletic Trainer, and Director of Buildings and Grounds) marked reserved. In the Dewey lot, there is no parking in the reserved faculty spaces (numbered 1-70). DRIVE SAFELY AT ALL TIMES! Hours of gate operation: The Dewey/Pico gate is open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Catalina/15th Street Gate is open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Berendo/Venice gate is open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday-Friday. Drop-off and pickup: You will not be allowed to use the circular drive in front of Loyola between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Students are not permitted to meet their drivers on Venice Boulevard. In order to promote safety and efficiency for our students who are being dropped off and for parents who are dropping off before school or picking up after school, we would like you to review and practice the following procedures. Morning drop-off: All vehicles that are dropping off students should enter one of two main drop-off locations. 1.) Via Dewey Avenue by way of Pico Boulevard, enter the Dewey Parking Lot. Vehicles that will be parking to drop off can park in any unreserved parking space. Vehicles that are dropping off on 15th Street should follow the directions of security as follows: Pull forward to either the north or south white curb. Vehicles may not drop off along the main aisle or block the driveway. Students need to exit the vehicle on the curb side to avoid passing vehicles. Students must use the sidewalk and may not cross the street/jaywalk when entering the campus. Students need to be prompt when exiting the vehicle and getting their school supplies. 2. Via Berendo Street by way of Venice Boulevard, pull into the Gym Parking Lot. Drop off behind the bleachers or in any unreserved space.

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After-school pickup: All vehicles that are picking up students should enter the campus via Dewey Avenue by way of Pico Boulevard in order to enter the Dewey Parking Lot. Vehicles that are picking up should follow the directions of security to 15th Street and pull to either the north or south white curb and forward to the next available spot. The students must enter the car on the curb side to avoid passing vehicles. The aisles along the marked reserved spaces inside the parking lot may be used as an overflow pickup area. Make sure to pull forward and to the far right or far left to make a center lane for exiting. Vehicles may not pick up along the main aisle or block the driveway. No-stopping areas are clearly marked and coned off; please do not pick up in these areas. There is a considerable safety concern for students being picked up on Venice Blvd. Traffic moves fast and cannot always avoid vehicles that are slowing and/or pulling to the curb. You may not pick up in the red zone or block the driveway. Additionally, the front circular drive on Venice is not available for pick up. These procedures may change for various reasons when necessary and are not meant to supersede California Vehicle Code or common sense. These procedures are meant to serve everyone’s best interest during peak drop-off or pickup time. The posted speed limit is 5 mph on campus. In all instances, it is best to follow the instructions of security personnel. Uber or other drive share App’s: If your son or daughter is using Uber or any other drive share app, all drop-offs and/or pickups should be done via Dewey Avenue by way of Pico Boulevard in order to enter the Dewey parking lot. The address to accommodate this is 1499 S. Dewey Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006.

TRANSPORTATION

Loyola High School provides daily bus service to a variety of areas. Please check our website for the most updated information and registration. https://www.loyolahs.edu/academics/summer-session/transportation. The MTA bus service is also available. Please check with MTA for bus service near the Loyola campus.

SECURITY

Full-time security personnel are on duty from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day of summer session. All students should be picked up by 4:00 p.m.

EMERGENCY DISASTER PLAN

On the online registration form, we will ask the parents to provide emergency/disaster information with a number of options available for the release of their son or daughter after an emergency or disaster. The information provided will greatly increase our ability to quickly and to safely dismiss the students when we are confronted by an emergency situation. We ask parents to consider

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carefully the choices and to discuss those choices with your son or daughter, as we will act according to the instructions provided.

Parents, faculty, and staff will be notified in the event of an emergency or unplanned event that would be threatening to the safe commute of our students and faculty and/or causes early dismissal, school cancellation, or a late start. Classes would not resume until such time as the Loyola High School administration decides that it is reasonably safe for commuting to the campus and attending classes.

BOOKSTORE The bookstore will be open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during the first week of the summer session. The hours for the remaining four weeks will be 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A limited number of all required summer reading texts will be available for purchase.

HANNON INFORMATION COMMONS @ BURNS LIBRARY The library is closed throughout the summer session. We kindly ask students and parents to make other arrangements for all studying, photocopying, meeting/waiting, and researching needs.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Loyola’s food services, Zlicious, will have hot and cold food to purchase each day between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. There are also microwaves available outside the student center for students who bring their own snacks or lunches. No food or beverages are allowed in the classrooms or school buildings.

STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEOS

Loyola High School is very proud of the positive activities, honors and achievements of our students. Student photographs/video images may be taken for use such as school newspapers and newsletters, school websites or broadcasts (with the understanding that the child’s full name will not be published on the internet when an image is posted), and/or publications for Loyola High School advertising for the purpose of showcasing the accomplishments of our students and/or promoting our summer session. During the summer session, there may be situations where your child is photographed/videoed. We understand, however that some parents may have objections to this. If you do NOT want your child to be photographed/videoed, please notify us by emailing summerquestions@loyolahs.edu and we will contact you to complete an Opt Out form.

LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SESSION 1901 VENICE BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES, CA 90006

59 YEARS OF QUALITY EDUCATION