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ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGIATE

INSTITUTE

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute is a Catholic,

independent college-preparatory school educating

young men of diverse backgrounds in the tradition

of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Through a broad and

balances, human and Christian education, St.

Joseph’s Collegiate Institute guides the development

of each student’s unique talents, fostering a

commitment to academic excellence, service and

leadership in the global community.

Let us remember that we are in the Holy

presence of God!

St. John Baptist de La Salle… Pray for Us!

Live Jesus in our hearts… Forever!

2015-2016 SJCI PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

St. John Baptist de La Salle 2

Admissions Procedures 3

Tuition Fees & Policies 3

Academic Affairs 5

Student Affairs 16

INTRODUCTION St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute is an independent Roman Catholic

college preparatory school for young men. Established by the De La

Salle Christian Brothers in 1861, it is the oldest school of its kind in

Western New York. SJCI is chartered by the Board of Regents of New

York State and accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools

and Colleges. It is a member of the Christian Brothers’ Education

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Association, The College Board, and the National Catholic Education

Association.

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute believes that parents hold the primary

responsibility for the education of their children and that the school is

the most important single agency that assists parents in fulfilling this

responsibility.

We also believe that the primary way of achieving Christian Education

is the living of Christ’s message within our Catholic tradition. We see

our school as a Christ-centered community in which each person

becomes aware of his own responsibility for his personal development

and for the harmonious development of the entire community.

As a secondary school, we emphasize an education that trains students

in basic academic disciplines and engages them in independent

thinking. As a college preparatory school, we prepare students for

successful college study consonant with their abilities.

Our fine reputation is due to our professional faculty and staff, ninety

percent of whom have received advanced degrees. The lay faculty and

staff join the Christian Brothers in their faith and zeal to educate. Four

full time guidance counselors, a campus minister, and a school nurse

complement the faculty. The academic excellence expected of all

students is enhanced by our average student/staff ratio of 14 to 1.

Students registered at SJCI have expressed their de facto willingness to

live and abide by the rules of an academic community. Such regulations

are meant to insure a quality academic environment and a “human”

place for personal interaction. The true success of our school

community is founded on the principles of self-control and self-

discipline exercised by all its members, students and faculty alike. The

regulations in this handbook have been initiated to help achieve self-

discipline and to maintain the proper climate for learning.

ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE St. John Baptist de La Salle was born into a devout and influential family

in the city of Rheims, France in 1651. He was named a Canon of the

Rheims Cathedral at the age of sixteen; although he had to assume the

administration of family affairs after his parents died, he completed his

theological studies and was ordained a priest on April 9, 1678. Two

years later he received the doctorate of theology. Meanwhile, he

became tentatively involved with a group of “rough and barely literate”

young men who wanted to establish schools for poor boys. Almost by

accident, the young De La Salle gradually assumed the leadership of this

small group of lay teachers. Moved by the plight of the poor who

seemed so “far from salvation” either in this world or the next, he

decided to use his own talents in educating and serving those children

“often left to themselves and badly brought up.” To be more effective,

he abandoned his family home, moved in with the teachers, gave up his

position as Canon and his wealth, and formed the community that

became known as the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

De La Salle was organized, pragmatic, inventive, courageous, firm and

gentle. He started by helping an uneducated, untrained staff to

organize their lessons, organize their students and organize

themselves. He also read about other schools and borrowed whatever

made sense to him. De La Salle and his Brothers succeeded in creating

a network of quality schools throughout France, featuring instruction in

the vernacular, simultaneous instruction of students grouped according

to ability and achievement, integration of religious instruction with

secular subjects, well prepared teachers with a sense of vocation and

mission and the involvement of parents.

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De La Salle’s vision of Christian education is based on a very high ideal

for the teacher-student relationship. He insisted that the teacher know

each student as an individual person, reaching out and teaching each

student differently according to each one’s special needs. The teacher’s

love for each student must be expressed in kindness, gentleness,

sensitivity and tenderness. He asked teachers to win the hearts of their

students. He understood that there could be no significant learning

without this kind of relationship.

Today, the small group of De La Salle Christian Brothers who originally

gathered around De La Salle, has grown into a worldwide congregation

with a myriad of ministries in 82 countries, serviced by nearly 5,300

Brothers and 1,045 communities. The Brothers, in partnership with

more than 77,000 lay people, have become renowned for the quality,

commitment, and spirit of their educational mission.

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute works with other Catholic schools in the

Western New York area on a common application process for students

entering the 9th grade. A student’s parents need to complete an

application form, and the student must take an entrance and

scholarship examination in November.

In evaluating applications we look for students who have a consistent

record of academic success and good citizenship in middle school and a

competitive score on the standardized entrance exam.

Offers of placement in the freshman class are mailed in January. A

family confirms the student’s enrollment in February and at that point

arranges for the middle school to send official transcripts and health

records. At that time, families may also apply for tuition reduction

through the school’s assistance programs.

Students who have begun secondary studies in another school may

apply as transfer students using the school’s transfer application form

available in the Admissions Office. The transfer candidate does not take

an examination. Acceptance for transfers is based on previous work in

high school and a personal interview.

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute admits students of any race, color,

national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and

activities generally accorded or made available to students at the

school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and

ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission

policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-

administered programs.

TUITION FEES & POLICIES

TUITION

$11,780

FEES

$275 Activity Fee

$150 Graduation Fee – Grade 12

$200 Technology Fee

$150 iPad Fee (Cover and Insurance) – for Grade 9

$25 iPad Fee for Grades 10,11 & 12

$100 Registration Fee – Grade 9

$10 Testing Fee – Grades 9, 10, 11

$20 Parents’ Guild Dues (per family)

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COURSE FEES

$90 AP Biology

$90 AP Chemistry

$120 Electronics

$40 Engineering

$65 Art Electives

$50 Photography/Digital Arts

$100 Computer Assisted Design

$25 Returned check or EFT for non-sufficient funds fee

YEARBOOK

Orders for the SJCI Yearbook will be placed in the fall. The cost is $70

plus tax. All payments are made directly to Jostens.

TUITION PAYMENT PLANS

Payment is due on or before the 15th of each month according to the

plans listed below. Statements are sent four times a year

(approximately 10 days before the quarterly due date).

Annual June ($100 discount)

Quarterly June, September, December, March direct debit to

bank account (EFT)

Monthly June through March direct debit to bank account (EFT)

TUITION PAYMENT POLICIES

Tuition and fees must be paid ANNUALLY (one payment),

QUARTERLY (four payments), or MONTHLY (ten payments) on

or before the dates specified on the invoice.

MONTHLY and QUARTERLY payments of tuition and fees are

made according to the schedule above using direct debit (EFT)

method of payment. Accounts will be debited automatically on

the 15th of each month.

If a student’s tuition is in arrears, the student will be placed on

tuition hold, or be asked to withdraw from school until the

amount in arrears has been paid. Exception is made if both the

parent and the school have agreed upon a written, deferred

plan of payment. It is the parent’s responsibility to initiate this

request in due time without notification from the school.

Those who pay monthly will be considered in arrears if the

bank returns two (2) consecutive EFT payments. Those who

pay quarterly will be considered in arrears as of the 15th of the

month following a returned quarterly payment. Tuition hold

means that transcripts will be held, Edline will be turned off

and the student will not be allowed to participate in athletics

or extra-curricular activities.

No student may start school in September unless all tuition and

fees owed from the previous year have been paid. This policy

is automatic and is applied without special reminder or

notification.

Deferred plans will be approved only in those instances where

a genuine need is evident and income will be definitely

available at a known time later in the school year to meet the

tuition obligation.

The school reserves the right to withhold educational services

for students unless all financial obligations have been met.

This includes administering and scoring of mid-term and/or

final examinations, certification of graduation, limiting access

to Edline and issuing of transcripts.

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St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute depends upon student

enrollment numbers when estimating expenses and evaluating

appropriate staffing requirements. Further, payment of tuition

and fees is a contractual agreement since St. Joseph’s Collegiate

Institute depends upon these payments to meet the financial

commitments of the school. Consequently, our tuition refund

policy upon withdrawal is as follows:

o In the case of withdrawal of a newly-registered

student which occurs prior to August 15th, the

parent/payer is responsible for the initial tuition

advance and registration fee.

o If a withdrawal occurs between the 15th day of August

and the 15th day of November, the parent/payer is

responsible for one-quarter of the school year’s tuition

plus one-quarter of the fees.

o If a withdrawal occurs between the 15th of November

and the 15th of February, the parent/payer is

responsible for one-half of the school year’s tuition

plus one-half of the fees.

o If a withdrawal occurs between the 15th day of

February and the end of the school year, the

parent/payer is responsible for the full year tuition

and 100% of all fees.

Although a student may be permitted to participate in

commencement exercises, diplomas and final transcripts will

be withheld for any student until all financial obligations to the

school have been met. This includes payment of tuition and

fees and the return of textbooks.

Students who fail to pay for textbook fines or who have not

returned athletic equipment will have those charges added to

their tuition bill.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Limited financial assistance is available each year to those families

experiencing difficulty in meeting tuition expenses. Parents who wish

to request financial assistance may apply by completing the application

provided for this purpose. St. Joes works jointly with SMART Tuition

Aid to evaluate financial need. Financial Aid applications will be

available, upon request, on February 1st. We encourage you to

complete your application online at www.smarttuitionaid.com. A paper

application may be requested from Ms. Fitch at the Business Office

(874-0730). Applications must be submitted to SMART Tuition no later

than April 1st each year. The fee for filing is $24. If you have any

questions when completing the application, you may call the SMART

Parent Help Center at (800) 360-8027 or email

support@smarttuitionaid.com 24 hours/day 7 days/week. Application

must be made each year. Financial assistance is NOT automatically

renewed.

SUPPLEMENTARY WORK PROGRAM

The school sponsors a work program designed to assist students

needing to earn tuition credits in order to attend St. Joseph’s.

Information regarding the work program and the application form are

available under the Admissions tab (under Tuition, fees, ect.) on the St.

Joe’s website

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

The academic program at SJCI is arranged on four levels of study:

Advanced Placement courses, honors courses, Regents courses, and

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school-based courses. The courses offered on any level are acceptable

for college admissions and for the school’s graduation requirements.

Students are not “blocked” into one level of studies; therefore, their

program of studies can be arranged on various levels depending on

their interests, capabilities, and previous course work.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute offers academic scholarship awards to

qualified incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding academic

achievement and potential. Financial need is not a factor in determining

scholarship eligibility. Of primary consideration in selecting a student

to receive an academic scholarship is his score on the Scholarship and

Entrance Examination given prior to his acceptance into St. Joseph’s.

Additional criteria in determining such awards include a review of the

student’s transcript from grades 6, 7 and 8, as well as the

recommendation accompanying his application for admission as

completed by the student’s teacher, principal, or counselor. A student’s

scholarship award is renewed automatically each school year provided

his schoolwork consistently demonstrates a superior level of

achievement. SJCI does not offer any “athletic or activity scholarships.”

ACCELERATED STUDENTS

Students entering ninth grade often have excellent preparation and

competency in various subject areas. Credits extended through

advanced course work and examinations while in elementary school

are recorded on the student’s permanent record; however, SJCI does not

grant credit already attested to by the elementary schools. Cumulative

averages are based on courses taken after entrance into ninth grade.

Some students who may have been granted credit in elementary school

may well be advised to repeat a course for a firmer foundation,

especially if seeking to do honors work at SJCI. Earning credit through

challenging an examination or by passing with minimum standard may

not be sufficient preparation for such work.

ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute offers advanced courses for potential

college credit. Academically qualified students may register for the

Advanced Placement Program in the following areas: American History,

Art, Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Literature and

Composition, European History, French, German, Spanish, Physics,

United States History and Government and World History. All AP

students are required to take the AP examinations and are assessed a

fee determined by the CEEB. College credit is awarded through the

criteria of each college/university.

Qualified students may also register for Advanced Religion a program

granting college credit through Canisius College with a fee determined

by the college.

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY PROJECT

In the spirit of St. John Baptist de LaSalle and in keeping with our school

philosophy, a Christian Service Project is required of SJCI students.

Specifics regarding the project are available online. A grade for the

Christian Ministry Project will appear as a separate grade on the

student’s final report card and permanent record. A passing grade by

the end of the academic year will be required for graduation or class

advancement.

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COURSE CHANGES

A student’s course selections are made in the second semester for the

following year. After the course request and verification process is

completed during the second semester, all course selections are

considered final. Course prerequisites or final June grades are the only

criteria for further course changes. Student initiated change(s) may

result in a processing fee being charged at this time.

COURSE FAILURES

For full-year courses, the two semester grades are averaged to obtain

the final grade. For semester courses, the semester grade is also the

final grade.

A senior who receives a final grade of less than 70% in one or more

courses will not receive his diploma nor have final transcripts sent until

a passing grade is obtained. However, the student will be permitted to

participate in the Commencement Exercises.

The school administration will authorize and approve one of the

following options for a senior to resolve a failing course grade(s):

If the course continues with underclassmen, he may continue in

that course and take the regularly scheduled Regents or school

examination in June.

He may take the course offered by an accredited summer

school.

He may submit to the school administration and the specific

academic department involved a tutorial proposal based upon

a mandatory 30 hours of tutoring in the appropriate subject for

a full-credit course or 15 hours of tutoring for a half-credit

course.

Students who fail a first semester course must remediate the course in

order to be promoted or graduate. In order to remediate the course,

students have two options as follows:

Develop a remediation tutorial proposal (as outlined above) for

review by the SJCI administration

Attend a summer school course as approved by the SJCI

administration.

The school administration will authorize and approve one of the

following options for an underclassman to resolve one or two course

failure(s):

He will attend an accredited summer school and repeat the

course(s).

If the course(s) involved is not available in an accredited

summer school program, or, if the school administration

determines the student would benefit from more individual

instruction, the student may submit to the school

administration and the specific academic department involved

a tutorial proposal as outlined immediately above. If a passing

grade is not obtained during the summer, the student may be

asked to withdraw from SJCI.

If a student fails three or more courses at the end of the school year, he

will not be permitted to return to SJCI for the following year.

Students may not repeat a course or a full year of studies in the

following year.

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COURSE LOAD

All students must successfully complete a full schedule of five academic

credits, plus religion and physical education, each year. All freshmen

are required to take a course in music or art. Students must also take

health prior to graduation. Juniors and seniors may over-elect courses

if their schedules permit. In all cases, students must complete their

entire course load by the end of the school year.

In the case of an extended absence due to a legitimate medical excuse

that prohibits a student from completing the course load by the end of

the year, the student must develop a plan for completion in conjunction

with their counselor. A completion date will be determined at that

time.

COURSE OFFERINGS

SJCI prepares a course description brochure each year. Any particular

course or section of a course will be offered provided that a sufficient

number of applications are received and accepted. The school reserves

the right to withdraw any course or section of a course and reserves the

right to modify the course description or general requirements.

Students over-electing courses or requesting accelerated or singleton

courses should consider possible alternates in the event that these

course requests cannot be scheduled without a scheduling conflict.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are a privilege afforded to students, not a right. Students

may be denied participation on a field trip if they fail to meet the

academic or disciplinary requirements.

In order for a student to participate in a class or school sponsored trip,

a parental request form must be signed by the parent and returned to

the school. Students who fail to submit the proper form as required will

not be allowed to participate in the field trip. A telephone call will not

be accepted in place of the proper form.

Medical release forms are required to be completed by parents and

returned to the school for overnight trips.

Students participating in field trips are responsible for all work in their

other classes. No field trips that require a loss of school time will be

allowed after April 15, without expressed permission of the School

Administration.

FOREIGN STUDY

SJCI encourages well-motivated students to take advantage of

opportunities to live and study abroad through supervised and well-

structured programs designed for secondary students. Students who

are contemplating taking advantage of such an opportunity are advised

to discuss their plans with a counselor well in advance of such study.

Written documentation describing the proposed experience in detail

should be presented to the counselor. The counselor will make a

recommendation to the Principal who will discuss the school’s policies

on foreign study with the student.

GRADING

In assessing a student’s academic achievements teachers utilize various

methods, including quizzes, tests, homework, projects, reports, required

performance, class participation, etc. Therefore, attendance and

attitude will invariably affect a student’s overall academic performance.

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There are four marking periods, two each semester. Each marking

period grade counts 40% toward the semester grade. Semester

examinations count 20% toward the semester average and are

administered in January and June. For full-year courses, the final grade

is the average of the two semester grades.

The teachers on the Edline Website on a scheduled basis post reports

within each marking period.

GRADUATION AWARDS

At the annual Commencement Exercises, special awards are presented

for general academic excellence and for excellence in Mathematics,

Science, English, French, German, Spanish, and Social Studies. The

recipients of the awards are selected on the basis of faculty

recommendations, course of studies completed at St. Joseph’s, and

cumulative scholastic achievement. Awards in Religion, Instrumental

Music, Vocal Music, and Art are based on departmental

recommendation in consideration of scholastic achievement, course of

studies, and the individual’s contribution to the department. Additional

awards are presented to recognize outstanding achievement in

community affairs, athletics, and activities; these awards are approved

by the Principal based upon specific recommendations of those directly

associated with the award.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to graduate from St. Joseph’s Collegiate a student must

Satisfactorily complete all courses for his senior year

Fulfill all obligations to the school

Complete all required Christian Service Projects

Receive the approval of the Principal

Complete at least 25.5 units of study according the following

distribution:

o Religion: 3 Units

o English: 4 Units

o Mathematics: 3 Units

o Social Studies: 4 Units

o Science: 3 Units

o Second Language: 3 Units

o Art and/or Music: 1 Unit

o Physical Education: 1 Unit (0.25 per year)

o Health: 0.5 Unit

o Electives: 3 Units

COLLEGE, CAREER AND GUIDANCE COUNSELING SERVICES

The Guidance Department is committed to a comprehensive Guidance

Program involving students, faculty, administration and parents. The

focus is on the development of the whole person.

The counselor helps the student to develop confidence to understand

him and to identify the skills needed to meet the expectations of the

family, the church and the community. The counselor in making sound,

informed decisions about educational and career goals as well as

personal and social concerns assists the student. The counselor also

assists the student in developing self-discipline and self-motivation and

in assuming responsibility for his own growth and development.

The services provided by the counselors are:

Counseling: The counselor meets with each student on a

regular basis, usually during his study periods. The counselor

also meets with faculty, parents, administrators and college

recruiters.

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Individual Inventory: The counselor maintains a cumulative

file on each student.

Information: The counselor provides information in the

following areas: college admissions, standardized testing,

careers, financial aid, scholarships, course choices, and part-

time employment.

Referrals: The counselor makes referrals to outside agencies

when the need arises.

Testing: The counselor supervises the administration of

standardized tests to the students.

HONOR CODE

As a sign of our Christian values and personal integrity, we, the

community of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, expect and demand that

each member of this community be responsible for honesty in academic

work as well as in all areas of school life.

In addition to others, instances of academic dishonesty as listed below

will be considered a serious violation of the school’s goals and morals

objectives:

Plagiarism

Copying homework or allowing one’s homework to be copied

Cheating on a test by seeking or providing answers to/from

others

Using computer research, in any form, as one’s own without

appropriate citations

Using professionally prepared study guides prohibited by the

school

Failure to follow teacher set guidelines for classroom

collaborative learning activities

Supporting instances of personal and academic dishonesty in

any way.

Any violation of the honor code includes parental, administrative and

counselor notification with appropriate sanctions determined by the

teacher. Serious and/or multiple violations of the honor code will be

reviewed by the administration and may result in academic probation,

ineligibility, failure of the course involved, or dismissal from St. Joseph’s

Collegiate.

Any violation of specific guidelines and individual course directives for

semester exams, including collaborative and/or alternative

assessments will result in the cancellation of the semester exam /

assessment and an exam grade of zero to be included in the semester

grade calculations.

HONORS

A student is awarded first honors if he has maintained a semester

average of 93% or better, with no grade below 70 in the marking period

or examination grades. Second honors are awarded to a student who

has maintained an average of 87-92.9%, with no grade below 70 in the

marking period or examination grades. The school’s Honor Roll is

displayed in the main corridor.

HONORS COURSES

Honors courses, especially A.P. courses, are designed to challenge the

student. Requirements for entry into an honors course are with the

understanding that the student is well motivated and willing to accept

the increased academic load. Students should evaluate their total

academic, athletic, and social commitments as they select courses for

the next year. At the end of each school year, students who have

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requested honors courses, or any course in which prerequisites must be

met, will have their course requests evaluated to determine proper

placement.

HONOR SOCIETY

The object of the Brother Alexander Chapter of the National Honor

Society is to encourage students in their scholarly pursuits, to involve

students in projects to serve others, to promote visible leadership and

to assist in the development of character among all students.

Membership is based upon the following standards:

Scholarship: The candidate must have a cumulative GPA of

93% or higher.

Service: The candidate must demonstrate a willingness to

devote time in service to the school and community. This is an

important consideration in the review of an application for

membership and may include sports and activities, church

service, community service that is voluntary such as Open

House, bloodmobile, Lasallian and other charitable activities.

Leadership: The candidate should give indications that he has

taken the responsibility for directing others or has held an

elected or appointed leadership position such as a club officer,

chairperson, captain, editor, troop leader and similar positions.

Leadership should be an indication of the candidate’s

willingness to demonstrate initiative.

Character: The candidate must obtain the endorsement of two

faculty members who acknowledge his character traits and

values as those that represent the high standards expected of

honor students at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute.

Juniors and seniors who are academically eligible will be invited to

complete an application for membership. A committee of faculty

members will evaluate the candidates based on the four criteria. The

committee’s recommendations are then submitted to the Principal for

final approval. All newly selected members and their families will be

invited to join the previous members and their families at the Annual

Induction Dinner.

Membership in the National Honor Society is both an honor and an

obligation. Each member of the society will be required to maintain

academic excellence and to also perform a minimum of twenty (20)

hours of service during the school year. One-half of that time may be

composed of time involved in a school activity listed elsewhere in this

book while at least ten (10) hours must be from voluntary activities in

the school as determined by the student officers of the National Honor

Society. The executive board of the school’s chapter of the National

Honor Society will review the status of each member annually.

MAKE-UP WORK

It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with each

teacher in order to make-up any class work, homework, or tests missed

due to absence from class; these arrangements must be made on the

day the student returns to class. If a prolonged absence is anticipated,

the parent should contact the Guidance Department in order to obtain

work assignments. In extraordinary circumstances, due to a prolonged

absence from school, a student may have a grade of INCOMPLETE

recorded on his report card. Any student receiving a grade of

INCOMPLETE must resolve this grade by completing all necessary

course work by the close of the next marking period. Work will be

made up through a written proposal, including a specific deadline,

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submitted to the school official and agreed to by the student, his

parents, his counselor and his teacher(s).

In the event of an anticipated extended absence (i.e. over the course of

several weeks) due to a legitimate medical reason, the SJCI Guidance

office will assist the parent in contacting the home school district to

make arrangements for home schooling/tutoring.

MATRICULATION

Only a student in good standing will be considered as matriculated at

SJCI and will be permitted to attend classes and school activities, take

semester examinations, make transcript requests, and be promoted to

the next grade or approved for graduation. Matriculation may be

suspended or forfeited due to severe disciplinary action, academic

irregularities, excessive unexcused absence, or failure to meet financial

obligations to the school.

PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Parent-Teacher Nights are scheduled after the first and second marking

periods. Afternoon interviews may be scheduled for students

experiencing academic difficulties; the evening interviews are open to

all parents. The dates for these interviews are listed in the school

calendar and in communications sent from the school. During the

second semester and for special situations throughout the year, parents

may call the guidance counselor to request a meeting with their son’s

teacher(s) at a time that is mutually convenient for all concerned.

PASSING GRADE

The school passing grade is 70%; the Regents passing grade is 65%.

Numerical grades based on a 100-point scale are used for most courses.

Letter grades indicate work that is superior (A), above average (B),

average (C), below average (D), or below minimum proficiency (F). The

grade of WP (Withdrawn while passing) or WF (Withdrawn while

failing) will be recorded for a course dropped late in the semester; a

temporary grade of INC (Incomplete) may be assigned if course

requirements have not been met due to some extraordinary situation.

No credit is awarded for the grades of F, WP, WF, or INC.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education is a State and school requirement for graduation.

Exemptions for physical disability require a doctor’s certificate. If a

student requires exemption from a single class because of illness, he

should present a doctor’s note to the school official that morning before

8:15 a.m. A student who is “unprepared” for physical education class

more than once in a semester may be referred to the VPSA for

detention; a student who has an unexcused absence from class will

automatically receive detention and will have his grade lowered by one

full letter. If a student has any combination of five “unprepared”

and/or “unexcused,” he may be withdrawn from the course and will

have to repeat physical education in summer school.

PLACEMENT

Placement is the sole responsibility and determination of the school. A

student’s initial placement is based on a careful study of his academic

performance (based on report cards and/or transcripts) and his

academic potential (based on the entrance examination and/or

standardized achievement tests). In selecting courses for the following

academic year, the student is responsible for obtaining approvals and

meeting all prerequisites, as stated in the SJCI Course Description

brochure. The Faculty reviews the course requests at the end of the

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third and fourth marking periods, and may recommend a course

change. If the parent’s request not to honor such a recommendation is

approved, it is with the understanding that the student’s program of

studies may not be adjusted at a later date to honor the school’s

previous recommendation. A student’s initial placement and course

selections, as well as any later changes, are to be approved by the

parent.

PROBATION (ACADEMIC)

Students may be placed on academic probation for academic

irregularities such as, but not limited to: multiple failures at the end of

any marking period, consistent failure to meet the academic

requirements of the school or of an individual class, a violation of the

school’s honor code.

Probation may consist of the following:

Deprival of privileges, including but not limited to the

following: removal from office held in any class, club, activity,

or organization;

Prohibited participation in any co-curricular, extracurricular,

or athletic activity;

Loss of free periods or open campus privileges,

Assigned study halls in lieu of unassigned periods;

Remediation program as recommended by a student’s

counselor and/or teachers;

Weekly progress reports monitored by counselor and parents;

Inability to be excused during the school day for course

requirements and obligations.

The length and conditions of a student’s probation, to include eligibility,

will be determined by the school administration. With

recommendations by the student’s guidance counselor and teachers,

the student may review a student’s probation status upon petition at

the time of quarterly progress reports or distribution of report cards. A

student with no more than one failure at the end of a quarter will be

automatically removed from academic probation.

RANKING

Numerical class ranking will not be included in a student’s individual

transcript profile. Cumulative averages are determined by the

weighted numerical averages of courses taken at SJCI. Advanced

Placement courses and honors have a greater weight in determining

cumulative averages. Advanced Placement courses have a weighting

factor of 1.05; Honors courses have a weighting factor of 1.03; all other

courses have a weighting factor of 1.00.

REGENTS DIPLOMA

Due to the evolving changes in requirements for a Regents Diploma,

each student should consult his particular guidance counselor for the

requirements for the Regents Diploma and Advanced Regents Diploma

for his grade level.

REGENTS GRADES

In accordance with New York State law, the grade received by a student

taking any Regents examination must be recorded on his permanent

records. There is no minimum grade, and the actual grade received will

be recorded. The Regents exam grade may be used as the second

semester examination grade; if so, the Regents mark will be used in the

computation of the semester and final grades. A Regents course of

study involves class attendance, homework assignments, quizzes, tests,

and other activities, as well as the Regents examination that is

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administered at the end of the course. The granting of credit for a

Regents course is based on all these factors and is not based solely on

the Regents examination score.

REGENTS RE-TAKES

Some students re-take a Regents examination in an attempt to improve

their grade. SJCI only administers Regents examinations in January and

June. In August, Regents examinations are administered in public

schools and in some area private schools; students planning to take a

Regents examination in August should consult such schools regarding

their specific regulations and registration procedures for retaking a

Regents examination. Students planning to retake a Regents

examination should give thorough preparation for the test in January or

August. Not all Regents examinations are offered in January and

August.

REPORT CARDS

Report cards are issued four times during the school year. At the end of

the first, second, and third marking periods, report cards are

distributed in school; at the end of the fourth quarter, the final report

card is mailed to the student’s home. The dates for report card

distribution are listed in the school calendar.

SCHOOL DAY

The school day begins at 8:15 a.m. and consists of homeroom and eight

class periods. The following regulations apply to each class period:

Students should possess at all times the necessary textbooks,

notebooks, work paper, pen, pencil, and other required tools for

learning; diligent attention should be paid to the teacher and the lesson;

assigned work should be completed and submitted promptly at the

time specified by the teacher; students should observe the classroom

rules as established by the teacher; students should avoid any speech,

conduct, or expression that may tend to create disorder in the

classroom, interrupt the lesson, or disturb the teacher or other

members of the class. Inappropriate behavior may result in

disciplinary action.

SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

Examination schedules will be posted prior to each examination period.

Each student is responsible for knowing the date, time, and room for

each of his examinations.

A student with an examination conflict (the possibility of two

examinations scheduled for the same time) must report the conflict to

the Vice Principal a week prior to the start of the examination period. A

suitable schedule will be arranged for students with conflicts.

EXEMPTIONS: A student may be eligible for an exemption from the

semester examination by carrying a 92.5% average for the two

quarterly grades. If a student is exempt, his average will be used

instead of the semester examination to determine his semester grade.

The subject teacher at the beginning of the course sets conditions for

exemptions. The exemption policy does not apply for Regents

examinations, Advanced Placement examinations, and some

departmental examinations. Note: An exempted student may elect to

take the semester examination. In this case, his semester grade will be

computed based on his performance on the semester exam.

Advanced Placement examinations take approximately 3 hours; a

student must remain in the exam room for the entire testing period.

School examinations are schedule for 90 minutes; a student must

remain in the exam room for at least one hour. Regents examinations

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are scheduled for 3 hours; a student may not leave the exam room

before 10 a.m. (first exam) or before 2 p.m. (second exam).

No notebooks, textbooks, or papers of any kind may be brought into the

examination room. Students should leave all such materials in their

lockers.

Students must report to the examination room on time. If a student is

late for the examination, it is possible that he will be denied admittance

into the exam room. If the student is admitted, he must complete the

examination in the time scheduled; the time for the close of the

examination will not be extended.

A student who is absent from an examination due to illness should

contact the Vice Principal as soon as possible. A suitable schedule will

be arranged for the student to make-up any school exam he has missed.

Advanced Placement and Regents examinations are only given on the

date scheduled.

Any unauthorized absence for a semester examination will result in an

exam grade of zero (0) to be calculated into the final grade of the course

involved. There will be no makeup exams for an unauthorized exam

absence.

The semester examination counts 30% of the semester grade.

The customary code for dress and grooming will be in effect on

examination days. Students who fail to observe the dress code will not

be admitted to the examination room.

The cafeteria and bus schedules for exam periods will be posted as

soon as they are available.

Students are not permitted to leave campus between examinations.

In the event of a school closing on an exam day due to inclement

weather or an extraordinary reason, school exams scheduled for that

day will be postponed until the day the school reopens; all remaining

exam days will be moved back accordingly.

A student exhibiting improper behavior during an examination will be

dismissed from the exam room; he may also receive a failing exam

grade and could possibly fail for the year. Responsibility for this

decision rests with the Administration.

Any violation of specific guidelines and individual course directives

related to a semester examination / assessment, including collaborative

and/or alternative assessments will result in the cancellation of the

examination / assessment and an exam grade of zero to be included in

the semester grade calculations.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

All students enrolled at SJCI must complete a summer reading program

before the start of each school year. Directions, reading lists, etc. are

distributed each spring semester. There will be a grade given for

summer reading that will appear separately on the first quarter report

card and the student’s permanent record. A passing grade by the end of

the first semester for summer reading will be required for graduation

or class advancement.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Students who must complete course work in summer school should

contact the local public school district or area private school in order to

determine what courses are offered. SJCI does not permit early

graduation or advanced standing through summer school work, but will

grant credit for the completion of health at an approved summer

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school. Students who delayed health from their sophomore year

because of their participation in music or art programs are encouraged

to take the State-required course in health during summer school if

they plan to carry a full course load and continue in music/art during

junior and senior years. Grades achieved in summer school courses

whether at SJCI or elsewhere whether for remediation or enrichment

are entered on a student’s permanent record but are not included in the

calculation of ranks or averages.

TRANSCRIPTS

Official transcripts are not issued to students but are mailed directly to

the college or employer. Transcripts are issued free of charge through

the Guidance Department.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Students entering SJCI after freshman year will have their program of

studies and graduation requirements designed by the Vice Principal and

their guidance counselor. Transfer students will have their previous

course work reviewed in order to determine placement, class status,

etc. Students who transfer to SJCI from out-of-state schools must meet

all requirements listed for a Regents diploma in order to be awarded

this Regents endorsement.

TUTORIAL SERVICES

In addition to the availability of teachers to give extra help to students,

St. Joe’s also attempts to provide special tutorial services through peer

tutoring, professional tutoring, and special classes. Contacts may be

made through the Guidance Department.

WITHDRAWALS

Parents are requested to inform the school as soon as possible if their

son will transfer to another school. Any student who withdraws must

first meet with his counselor before the withdrawal is approved. A

signed parental release form is to be completed with a guidance

counselor before any school records may be sent. No records will be

sent until all obligations to the school have been met, including payment

of tuition and fees, return of textbooks and equipment, etc.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

ACTIVITIES

We believe that the education of the students must extend beyond the

classroom. SJCI offers a well-rounded program of activities and sports

designed to meet the needs of as many students as possible.

Participation in SJCI-sponsored activities is a privilege, not a right. To

participate in SJCI activities a student must be in academic, disciplinary,

and financial good standing with the school. While participating in

activities, a student will follow all rules and policies as found in the SJCI

handbook and/or as directed by the principal.

A student arriving to school after 10:00 a.m. will not be allowed to

participate in any athletic or other extracurricular activity that

afternoon without express permission of the Vice Principal for Student

Affairs. Further, a student involved in any athletic or extracurricular

activity who “habitually” arrives late to school following such

participation risks suspension /exclusion from that activity.

Activities sponsored by the school include the following:

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Art Club

Baseball

Basketball

Big Brothers

Bowling

Chess

Collegiate Scholars

Computer Club

Crew

Cross Country

Donate Life Club

Equity and Justice Club

Eucharistic Ministers

Fall Drama Production

Film Club

Food Basket

Football

Games of Strategy Club

German Club

Golf

Guitar Club

Hispanic Cultures Club

Hockey

Indoor Track

Intramural Sports

Lasallian Youth Group

Lacrosse

Long Book Club

MasterMinds

Mathematics Team

Mock Trial

Model U. N.

National Honor Society

Open House

Philosophy Club

Ping Pong

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Recycling Club

Religious Activities

Ski Club

Soccer

Spring Musical

Student Council

Student Prints

Swimming

Tennis

Track

Volleyball

Weight Lifting

Wrestling

Yearbook

ADVERTISING

Those wishing to place any advertising poster or device in SJCI must

contact the Vice Principal for Student Affairs for authorization. The

only materials of an advertising nature that will be allowed are those

directly related to school-sponsored or school-approved activities. All

extracurricular activities of the school are considered school-sponsored

activities. School- approved activities may include community

activities, civic association activities, activities sponsored by other local

schools, etc.

No advertising poster or device shall be attached to school property in

such a manner as to damage the school property. Content of all

advertising devices will be respectful and consonant with good taste.

Each organization is responsible for the timely removal of all

advertising from bulletin boards.

ALCOHOL / DRUGS

The school administration views the use or possession of alcoholic

beverages, drugs, or substance abuse of any kind during the school day

or at any school-sponsored event, home or away, whether social or

athletic, as an extremely serious offense. It is forbidden to carry any

alcoholic beverage or any other illegal drug or narcotic substance on

the school grounds; to buy, to sell, or to show any signs of the use of

alcohol or other substances. A student in possession of or apprehended

under the influence of alcohol or other illegal drug or narcotic

substance will be subject to search, have his parent(s) brought to

school immediately, be suspended, and either placed on probation or

expelled. During suspension the student will be required to submit to a

substance abuse assessment and must share the results with school

authorities in order to be allowed to return.

A student apprehended in the school building distributing or selling

alcohol or other illegal drug or narcotic substances will be expelled

from the school.

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These rules are applicable to SJCI students during and after the school

day, as well as on campus and off campus.

ANNOUNCEMENT / DAILY BULLETIN

A daily bulletin is published. Announcements are emailed to each

student’s account and are also posted on the bulletin boards, the

website and on the phone. The student is responsible for knowing each

day’s announcements.

Any group that wishes to have announcements placed in the daily

bulletin must submit information to the Administrative Secretary in the

Main Office by 1:00 p.m. the previous school day.

APPEARANCE

The dress and grooming code is one important way in which students

assent to their participation in the community of St. Joseph’s Collegiate

Institute. All regulations pertaining to dress and grooming are

instituted to maintain both the positive climate and unity of the

community, as well as creating an educational atmosphere.

In the area of dress and grooming/appearance primary importance is

given to the way a student presents himself. Technical compliance of

guidelines with a sloppy appearance is NOT acceptable.

Extremes of all types, therefore, are discouraged when they are

interpreted as expressions of the student’s disrespect or disaffection

for the community, or are disruptive to the good conduct of the school.

As in all other areas, a student is expected to show cooperation with the

spirit of the community and family, which underlies the dress and

grooming code, as well as reasonable compliance with its literal

specifications. A student lacking this spirit of community will not be

allowed to attend classes until the issue is resolved and his cooperation

is forthcoming.

A student is required to wear socks that must be visible at all times

with appropriate shoes. Boots of any kind, and footwear that give the

appearance of sneakers (with or without stripes), moccasins, shoes

with fur-like interior, slippers, canvas or multi-colored shoes or the like

are not considered appropriate. [Beginning with the 2015-2016

academic year, freshmen and sophomores are only permitted to wear

shoes in the colors of black or brown.] During periods of inclement

weather in the winter months, a student may wear boots to/from

school ONLY.

Dress pants should be neat, worn appropriately at the waist and reach

at least to the anklebone. An appropriate belt must be worn. Oversized

pants, pants with grommets or with elastic waistband or gathered

ankle pant cuffs or pants with sewn exterior pockets or pants that

resemble jeans in cut or material will not be permitted.

A dress shirt with a collar must be worn properly with a tie. [A dress

shirt is designed to be worn fully buttoned with a tie.] If a student

chooses to wear a T-shirt, only solid white T-shirts are to be worn.

Should a student wish, a sport coat or dress sweater may be worn over

the dress shirt and tie. Not permitted are flannel shirts; over-shirts;

turtlenecks; turtleneck sweaters; sweatshirts; hoodies; fleece or

outerwear.

During specific times of the year, as announced by the VPSA, students

will be permitted the privilege of wearing the uniform St. Joe’s polo

shirt as a “warm weather” substitute in place of a dress shirt and tie.

Students should also be aware that even during these designated times,

the standard dress code may be required on occasion – e.g. orientation

days, school liturgies or other such instances as announced. If a student

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chooses to wear the polo, he will be permitted to wear ONLY a plain

white short-sleeved T-shirt and is not allowed to wear a sweater.

A student must keep his hair neat, clean, and combed. When combed

down, hair may not touch the collar, must be at least one finger width

above the eyebrows, and may be no longer than halfway down the ear

nor may it be overly bulky. Extreme hairstyles in cut or color are not

acceptable. No dyed hair of any color. Etchings and lines in the hair are

not permitted at any time.

A student is to be clean-shaven. Beards, moustaches, or long sideburns

are not permitted.

Hats/earrings/excessive items of jewelry are not to be worn within the

school building.

Visible tattoos will not be permitted upon a person attending St.

Joseph’s Collegiate Institute. A student with visible tattoos will not be

permitted to represent SJCI in athletic competition.

School regulations concerning appearance are in effect at ALL times

within the school building (including Detention). [After 3:00 p.m., a

student involved with work-study assignments, waiting for athletic

practices, or who otherwise has cause to remain in the school building,

may relax the regulations concerning appearance – always, however,

within the “spirit” of the St. Joseph’s school community and consonant

with appropriate good taste.] A student may NOT radically alter his

school appearance when leaving the building except (1) to change from

school shoes to sneakers, and/or (2) to leave his tie in his school locker.

Otherwise, a student is to arrive and leave the school as dressed for the

school day.

A student who has Physical Education class during the eighth period

must change back into his regular attire before going to the bus or

returning to the academic areas of the school building. An eighth

period Physical Education student staying for after-school athletic

activities may remain in his gym clothing, but is restricted to the locker

room areas and the athletic field.

At specifically designated times during the school year, the dress code

may be modified. In each such instance specific rules/regulations

governing appearance will be published.

Questions arising relating to student appearance will be referred to the

Vice Principal for Student Affairs, who is the interpreter of the school

dress code.

ATTENDANCE

The school day begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. Absence from

school should be only for legitimate reasons. When a student is absent,

late, or has an early dismissal, a parent/guardian must contact the

school office by 8:00 a.m. at 874-4024, ext. 300. This practice should be

repeated on each and every day that a student is absent. When a

student returns to school after an absence, he must bring a dated note

signed by one of his parents stating both the date(s) and the reason(s)

for the absence. This must be presented at the office of the Vice

Principal for Student Affairs before homeroom period begins. The

student will receive an admission pass, which should be given to his

homeroom teacher.

According to St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute school policy and New

York State Education Law, a student may not extend vacation or recess

periods beyond those dates that are published by the school.

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A student who has excessive unexcused absences, as determined by the

Principal, may be denied academic credit and therefore may not be

eligible for promotion or graduation. A student who is late or absent

for more than five days in a marking period will come under

Administrative Review.

BOOKSTORE

The school bookstore is located on the first floor across from the

cafeteria. The bookstore is generally open from 7:55-8:10 a.m. and

from 2:30-2:45 p.m. on regular school days. School supplies, paperback

books, and SJCI clothing items are available.

CAFETERIA

The cafeteria is used as a silent study area (Periods #1, #2, #7 and #8)

and a place to eat lunch. Students are reminded at all times to be

respectful of the authority of the individual teacher/teachers assigned

to supervise the cafeteria. The cleanliness of the cafeteria is the

responsibility of all who use it. Students who use the cafeteria for study

are responsible for leaving the area in a neat and clean way; e.g. papers

should be picked up. Students are not allowed to sit on tables at any

time. No boisterous conduct, gambling, or card playing will be

tolerated.

When the students use the cafeteria for lunch, they must leave the area

where they have eaten clean and neat. Receptacles are provided for the

disposal of refuse; use the appropriate receptacle bin. Courtesy and

good manners are expected during the lunch periods and on the lunch

line. No food, candy, or beverage may be eaten in any part of the school

except the cafeteria prior to 2:30.

Under no circumstances is a student to throw anything in the cafeteria.

All papers, bags, candy, ice cream wrappers, milk containers, etc. must

be PLACED in the receptacles provided in the cafeteria. Likewise, any

student who abuses the privilege of using the cafeteria in any way may

lose the privilege. To insure safety, glass bottles are not allowed in the

school at any time.

CAMPUS MINISTER

The Campus Minister of SJCI promotes, encourages and develops faith

and ministry in the people who are a part of our Lasallian community

through retreat programs, prayer services, liturgies, and individual

programs that focus on faith development, service to others, and

community growth.

CELL PHONES

The use of cell phones on the school campus during school hours (8:15-

2:30) is strictly prohibited. In the case of an emergency, permission for

use may be granted by the VPSA. Cell phones used without permission

during these hours will be confiscated and turned over to the VPSA.

CLASS CUTS

No student should take it upon himself to absent himself from any class

without permission of the Vice Principal for Student Affairs or the

Principal. Regular attendance at school is required and a class cut is

regarded as a very serious infraction of the school regulations. If a

student cuts a class, he will serve five hours of detention. A letter will

inform parents when the student cuts a class. This letter will include

the time, date, subject, and teacher of the class cut. Parents must return

the letter signed in person or by mail within a period of four days of the

date of the letter.

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Repeated cuts of class by any student will be grounds for Saturday

detention, suspension, probation, or dismissal.

CLASSROOMS

All students are responsible for maintaining the general cleanliness of

the school facility to include the desks in each classroom. During the

time that students report to one of the following areas – student

commons, silent study room/cafeteria (periods #1, #2, #7, #8 ONLY),

computer room, or library, they are expected to follow those

regulations mentioned elsewhere in this handbook as they pertain to

each area, as well as, follow all guidelines as enumerated by the faculty

member/supervisor of the area.

COMMONS

Except for a student’s lunch period, only seniors may use the Student

Commons during their unassigned time as an area for quiet work and

relaxation. Students may not lie down and boisterous conduct is not

permitted or students will lose the privilege of using the commons

during the school day.

CONDUCT

An atmosphere conducive to learning is to be maintained in the school

at all times. A student is to conduct himself in a gentlemanly manner at

all times, showing respect for all persons and property within the SJCI

community. Theft, vandalism, rowdiness, or other inappropriate

behavior is out of place at any time and will be considered a serious

offense. Any student who is guilty of this type of action will be subject

to serious disciplinary action, including dismissal. Any breakage or

damage to the school property that is caused by this type of action will

be charged to the student responsible.

Any student whose conduct results in his being put out of a classroom

by a teacher must report immediately and directly to the office of the

Vice Principal for Student Affairs or Main Office.

The rules of the SJCI Handbook are in effect at all SJCI activities, home

or away. On all occasions, a student must act according to the rules of

simple human decency and respect. This includes strict adherence to

the rules of good sportsmanship, respect to opponents, other

spectators, stadium, gymnasium, and school property. Proper conduct

is also required to and from activities. The use of alcohol or drugs at

these activities is forbidden and such use will be subject to severe

disciplinary action.

A student in violation of school rules and regulations which adversely

affects the educative process or endangers the health, safety, or morals

of students within SJCI, or which is detrimental to the reputation of SJCI

– whether such violations occur at a time when school is not in session

and/or at a location other than on school property – is subject to

appropriate disciplinary action.

A student who has been accused of a serious violation of school rules

and regulations and/or serious breach of conduct may be placed on

external suspension, pending the result of a disciplinary hearing.

DETENTION

A student may be assigned detention by his classroom teacher (Teacher

Detention) based upon inappropriate behavior within the classroom

and held at the teacher’s convenience. Administrative Detention is

assigned by an administrator. The format of this detention is

determined by the administrator and may include, but is not limited to,

after school and/or Saturday work details.

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Administrative Detention will be served at a time determined by the

Vice Principal for Student Affairs. The work assigned to a student in

detention must be completed before the student will be dismissed. The

student is to be in dress code when reporting to detention, unless

otherwise specified by the Vice Principal for Student Affairs. Assigned

after-school detention supersedes ANY after-school activity, including

early dismissal privileges, academic, extracurricular, or athletic activity.

Saturday or holiday detentions may also be assigned.

If a student fails to report and complete his assigned detentions, a

parent conference with the Vice Principal for Student Affairs will be

required before the student returns to school.

DIVERSITY

In keeping with its Lasallian mission, St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute is

committed to promoting the positive social relations within a diverse

group of students, establishing a school environment of respectful and

culturally sensitive interactions between students and between

students and faculty. SJCI creates an inclusive Catholic educational

program and pedagogy, fostering respect for individual, cultural, and

socioeconomic differences, developing commitment to social

responsibility, equity and justice. SJCI recognizes the value of diversity

within its school community. Therefore, we seek to ensure the

inclusion of these identities within the culture of our school as a major

component in preparing our students for active and positive

participation in our global world.

DOWNING LIBRARY / SJCINET

The Downing Library is the information center of the school with rich

research resources available to students in both electronic and print

formats. Subscription databases make it possible for students to access

high-quality information both from school and from home via the

library’s website. Students are expected to make productive use of

their time while in the Downing Library and the corresponding

computer centers (cybrary). The cybrary is more than the physical

location of the Downing Library, it includes the school’s computer

networks (SJCINet) that allow students access to library materials from

within and out of the school.

Student use of the school’s computers and network requires agreement

to the SJCI Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). All personal hardware

(laptops, personal organizers, wireless digital equipment, etc.) that

connects in to SJCINet must also follow the AUP rules and must be pre-

approved by the technical staff.

STUDENT USE OF COMPUTERIZED INFORMATION RESOURCES St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute will provide access to the computerized

information resources through the school’s digital network. SJCINet

consists of all the software, hardware, and wiring for the SJCI system,

and any equipment (owned by the school or by the student) that

connects to the network. SJCINet is designed to connect students to

email, online services, and the Internet. All use of SJCINet shall be

subject to the rules of the AUP.

One purpose of the AUP is to provide notice to students, parents, and

guardians that, unlike most traditional instructional or library media

materials, the SJCINet will allow students access to external computer

networks not controlled by the school. It is impossible for the school to

screen or review all such available material. Some of the material may

be deemed unsuitable by parents and guardians for student use and

access. This policy is intended to establish guidelines and regulations

for acceptable student use where there will be access to external

computer networks. Despite existence of such guidelines and

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regulations, it will not be possible to completely prevent access to

computerized information that is inappropriate for students.

Furthermore, students may have the ability to access such information

from their homes or other locations off school premises. Parents and

guardians of students must be willing to set and convey standards for

appropriate and acceptable use of the SJCINet or any other electronic

media or communication.

Generally, the same standards of acceptable student conduct that apply

to any school activity shall apply to the use of the SJCINet. Students

who engage in unacceptable use may lose access to the SJCINet and

may be subject to further discipline under the SJCI Conduct and

Discipline Policy. SJCI reserves the right to pursue legal action against a

student who willfully, maliciously, or unlawfully damages or destroys

property of the school, as per handbook rules and regulations

regarding conduct.

Student files stored on the network, and other electronic storage areas,

including SJCI email, will be treated like school lockers: such areas shall

be considered to be school property subject to inspection and control.

All student hardware, such as laptops, digital organizers, or storage

media, brought in to school are also subject to inspection. School

administration may access all such files and communications to insure

system integrity and that users are complying with the requirements of

this policy.

Regulations for SJCINet use are in addition to the general requirements

of acceptable student behavior expected under the SJCI Conduct and

Discipline Policy. The following specific activities shall be prohibited by

student users of the SJCINet as per this, the school’s AUP.

Using the SJCINet to obtain, view, download, send, print,

display, or otherwise gain access to or transmit materials that

are unlawful, obscene, pornographic, abusive, or contrary to

the philosophy of SJCI.

Damaging, disabling, or otherwise interfering with the

operation of the SJCINet through physical action or electronic

means.

Engaging in wasteful practices, such as, sending spam, loading

non-academic files into network folders, or printing multiple

copies of files.

Using unauthorized or illegal software on the SJCINet or

violating copyright laws.

Disclosing an individual’s password to others, or using others’

passwords.

Changing, copying, renaming, deleting, reading, or otherwise

accessing files or software not created by the student without

expressed permission of the System Administrator.

Students will refrain from using social networks (i.e. Facebook,

MySpace, etc.) as well as chat rooms, IM (i.e. AIM, Yahoo!, etc.)

including on personal laptops or other electronic devices.

Use of student-owned laptops without first registering said

hardware with the Computer Department on the SJCINet.

The Principal is authorized to establish regulations and procedures as

necessary to implement the terms of this policy.

SJCI is not responsible for the security of a student’s personal computer

brought to school.

SJCI IPAD INITIATIVE Each enrolled student during the 2015-2016 school year will receive an

SJCI iPad for school use. Student use of these SJCI iPads is governed by

both the existing SJCINet AUP, as stated in this handbook, and the iPad

specific "Policy, Procedure, and Acceptable Use" document which is

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distributed to students upon receipt of the iPad as well as being located

on the school website and EdLine.

A synopsis of the iPad Acceptable Use Policy is as follows

The iPad is an educational tool and must be treated as such.

Students may not use the iPad for non-academic purposes

during school hours.

All personalization changes and downloads of any type to the

SJCI iPads must be appropriate.

Students will not use the SJCINet to download music, videos,

pictures, or any other files or content without permission from

the classroom teacher or the Technology Department.

Students will set a password to unlock their iPads. Students

are responsible for remembering this password and not

sharing it.

Logging into another student’s iPad is prohibited.

The use of the camera function of the iPad for any purpose

including video streaming and recording is entirely prohibited

during school hours, unless authorized by the teacher for

direct instructional use under their supervision.

Students may not alter the configuration of any iPad owned by

SJCI.

Parents and Guardians should talk with their children about the values

and standards that their son(s) should follow on the use of the internet

just as they do on the use of all media information sources such as

television, telephones, movies, and radio.

EARLY DISMISSAL

Early dismissals are strongly discouraged as they result in the loss of

class time by the student. Parents should arrange all appointments

either after school hours or on holidays. In the exceptional case when a

student must be excused early, he should present a note to the Office of

the Vice Principal for Student Affairs before 8:00 a.m. and the school

must receive a phone call that same morning from the student’s

parent/guardian confirming the early dismissal.

ELIGIBILITY

A student with two failing grades at the time of the distribution of

student report cards will be automatically placed on academic

probation and become ineligible to participate in any/all SJCI athletic,

extracurricular, and co-curricular activities. If distribution of report

cards occurs on the day preceding a weekend/school holiday vacation,

the student will become ineligible for participation beginning the next

regularly scheduled school day. At the time that subsequent progress

reports [those for the next marking period] are due to the main office,

the student may petition the school administration for a review of his

eligibility.

A student with three or more failing grades at the time of distribution

of student reports will be automatically placed on academic probation

and become ineligible to participate in any/all SJCI athletic,

extracurricular, and co-curricular activities for the remainder of the

marking period.

Any student who receives a failing grade at the end of the school year,

requiring a “summer school” program of remediation, will be placed on

academic probation at the beginning of the next school year, with his

academic status reviewed by the school administration at the time

progress reports for the first marking period are submitted. Further,

any student who receives a failing grade at the end of the school year

must successfully remedy such during the summer as indicated

elsewhere in the student handbook. Successful completion of any/all

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failing grades must be submitted to the Guidance Counseling

Department by September 1st of the next academic year. A student

whose failure has not been remedied by that date will become

immediately ineligible to participate in all athletic, extracurricular, and

co-curricular activities of SJCI.

EXTRACURRICULAR USE AND ABUSE POLICY

Participating in extra-curricular activities [an extra-curricular event is

described as any event that takes place outside of the normal school

day (Monday-Friday, 8:15 AM-2 PM)] at Saint Joseph’s Collegiate

Institute is considered a privilege. Students participating in these

events are expected to have respect for both their physical and mental

well-being. The use of drugs and alcohol are detrimental to the

objectives of these programs. The following procedures will be strictly

enforced. Students and parents are advised to read the policy carefully.

The use or possession of the following substances is prohibited:

Tobacco or tobacco products of any kind

Alcohol and alcoholic beverages in any form

Illegal drugs, including but not limited to those substances

defined as “controlled substances” according to New York

statute

Steroids, human growth hormones unless directed by a

physician

Substances purported to be illegal, abusive or performance

enhancing.

As e-cigarettes and the like are unregulated and their ultimate effects

are as yet unknown, they will be treated in the same manner as tobacco

products. Their use is prohibited and those caught in possession of or

using such will be liable to the same sanctions as appear in this section.

A student in violation of, in possession of or apprehended under the

influence of any substance listed in the above paragraph of the policy

which occurs at any time throughout the year at school or at a school

function, or any violation outside of school which is observed by a

school official [a school official includes any member of the school

administration, faculty, staff, or coaching staff] or law enforcement

official, will be subject to search, have his parents brought to school

immediately and be suspended from school for a period of time to be

determined by the administration.

Subsequently a Hearing will be held with the student,

parent(s)/guardian(s) to review the incident with the VPSA (or his

designee), the Program Moderator or Director, or in the case of an

athlete, the Director of Athletics and the school official who witnessed

the event.

The student will also be suspended from all extra-curricular activity

participation for a minimal period of 30 days from the original date of

the violation as well as a requirement of 20 hours of community service

to be performed at St. Joe’s prior to re-instatement. Additional

conditions for any consideration for reinstatement to any extra-

curricular participation may also be set forth at this time.

As stated in the Saint Joseph’s Collegiate Institute Handbook, the

Hearing committee will make a recommendation to the Principal, who

will determine if the student should be permitted to remain a member

of the Saint Joseph’s Collegiate Institute community.

FIGHTING

As a school community based upon Gospel values, respect for all, and

the principles of self-control and self-discipline exercised by all its

members, a student at SJCI is expected at all times to avoid serious

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confrontations with others in the school community. SJCI

administration and staff are available to assist a student in remedying

such a situation.

Fighting is considered grounds for suspension and/or dismissal.

FIRE SAFETY AND DRILLS

For the safety of all members of the school community, it is necessary

that everyone observe strictly and abide by fire and safety rules. These

are few and simple. They include no smoking in the building. All

combustible materials are to be carefully secured. Students working in

the science labs are especially cautioned to exercise care in the use of

flammable materials common to their classes.

Fire drills are an important safety measure and are required by law.

They are held to prepare you for safe evacuation of the building in case

of an actual fire. Students should familiarize themselves with the exit

routes from throughout the building and should move silently to these

exits immediately upon hearing the alarm bell. Students should

respond to the alarm bell without hesitation at all times, including

after-school hours.

FOOD / BEVERAGES

Food and beverages (including bottled water) are to be consumed in

the cafeteria only prior to 2:30. Vending machines in the locker room

and music hallways are off limits until 2:30.

GAMBLING / GAME PLAYING

Students are not permitted to gamble on the school campus. Likewise

students are not permitted to play games such as cards or electronic

games, whether on personal computers, cell phones, or the like during

the school day.

GUM CHEWING

Gum chewing is not permitted any place on campus at any time.

HARASSMENT

Harassment is a term used to describe repeated words, gestures, and

actions that tend to annoy, alarm or abuse another person. Bullying is a

type of harassment that involves some sort of force, whether overt or

subtle. Cyberbullying is the use of cell phones; instant messaging, e-

mail, chat rooms or social networking sites such as Facebook and

Twitter to harass threaten or intimidate someone.

Harassment in any form or of any type will not be tolerated at St.

Joseph’s. Any student involved in such activity will be subject to severe

disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.

Sexual harassment is defined as unwanted, unwelcomed, and

unsolicited sexual advances whether by word, gesture, or physical

contact. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, the display of

sexually suggestive objects or pictures, sexual innuendo, jokes or

suggestive comments, and offensive gestures. This form of behavior by

any member of the SJCI school community is prohibited on the campus

or at any school related activity whether that involvement is with

another member of the school community or any other person.

Individuals who feel harassed or who are offended by the inappropriate

behavior of others are encouraged to report their concerns to a

member of the school administration.

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IDENTIFICATION CARDS

Students will receive a school identification card during the orientation

process at the beginning of the school year. A picture of the student

will be taken and will appear on the card. Since a student may be

requested to present the ID Card for identification during the school

year, students must carry their card with them at all times. This

includes to and from school and at school activities, home or away.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The school identification number for SAT, ACT, and CEEB applications

is 331-095.

ILLNESS

If a student becomes ill during the school day, he must request his

teacher’s permission to report to the Vice Principal for Student Affairs

or to the school nurse. (Note – specific guidelines and procedures for

student use of the Health Office are posted by the school nurse and

must be adhered to by all students who use this office. No student

should be in the Health Office for any other reason than illness!) The

student may not leave the building without authorization. If the illness

requires that the student be sent home, the parents will be notified by

phone; if the parent cannot be contacted, another adult relative or

neighbor will be called. It is imperative that a phone number be left

with the Administrative Secretary in the event that parents are out of

town and cannot be contacted with the phone number on file in the

school.

IMMUNIZATION

Students must comply with all requirements of the State Education and

Health Departments to enter and maintain enrollment at SJCI.

INSURANCE

All students, including those participating in interscholastic athletic

activities, are covered by the school’s student insurance policy. This

insurance is commonly called supplementary insurance which means

that the insurance policy of the parents is primary and coverage at St.

Joseph’s is processed subsequently. Any student injured should report

to the nurse as soon as possible and file an Accident Report.

Please note, however, that football insurance (ONLY) has a $500.00

deductible.

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

Role of the Student Athlete The SJCI student athlete is a student first

and an athlete second. This priority is emphasized because the future

success of most student athletes will come as a result of what is

accomplished in the classroom.

The student athlete is a member of the student body. He is not apart

from other SJCI students as a result of his accomplishments in athletics.

The student athlete is required to follow all rules and regulations in this

student handbook. He receives no special treatment because of his role

in athletics.

The student athlete is a representative of SJCI both during athletic

contests and non-school hours. As such he is expected at all times to

conduct himself respectfully and according to the values and rules and

regulations of SJCI.

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Participation in any extracurricular activity is a privilege not a right.

Because a student athlete participates in a public arena, it is important

that he recognize that his conduct always reflects SJCI.

Attendance The student athlete must attend school the day of an

athletic contest in order to participate in the athletic contest. [See

school administration for any special request.] If a student athlete is

absent on the day of an athletic contest, he may not participate in nor

attend the athletic contest. If a student athlete is absent from school, he

may not participate in an athletic practice on the day of his absence.

Conduct and Dress The rules and regulations of SJCI inform a student

athlete of how he is to conduct himself while travelling to and from an

athletic contest, and participating in a contest. However, there are

additional regulations that pertain to student athletes.

The use of profanities and vulgarities during practice and athletic

contests is not acceptable.

Student athletes will conform to all SJCI regulations regarding hair and

facial hair or they will be ineligible to play in an athletic contest.

Unless dressed in a team uniform for an athletic contest, a SJCI student

athlete will dress appropriately when travelling to and from an athletic

contest.

Equipment Team uniforms and equipment are to be used only for

appropriate team activities. Student athletes will return school owned

uniforms and equipment when a student athlete’s participation in a

sport is over for the season (i.e. at the end of a season or after leaving a

team). Student athletes are financially responsible for soiled, damaged,

or lost equipment.

Injuries If a student athlete is injured during practice or an athletic

contest, he should immediately inform the coach, who will take

appropriate measures to care for the injury.

If a student athlete becomes aware of an injury after he leaves the

school property, he should contact the coach and athletic trainer and

inform them of his injury.

Physical Permission Form In order to participate or practice in any SJCI

athletic program, a student athlete must have on file with the health

office a physical permission form, signed by both the doctor and

parent/guardian, for the concurrent academic year. Any attempt to

participate prior to the submission of this form may result in a

student’s suspension or exclusion from athletic activity.

Substance Use and Abuse See “Extra-curricular Substance Use and

Abuse Policy”.

THE SJCI STUDENT ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT Understand that the SJCI athletic program is a total part of the

educational opportunities provided for all students. It should

be treated as just that!

The SJCI athlete will conduct himself as a Christian gentleman

at all times.

Demonstrate self-control and mutual respect at all times.

Uncontrolled emotion can be self-defeating.

Avoid the use of crude and abusive language or gestures

especially in dealing with opponents, officials, or spectators.

Accept victory with grace and defeat with dignity. Poor

winners or losers do a disservice to themselves and SJCI.

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Set an example in word and deed, both on and off the playing

area. Remember that athletes assume the role of leadership

and that the young emulate their role models.

Serve as a representative of SJCI. Be well groomed, both on

and off the court/field. Improper behavior while in uniform

reflects badly upon you, SJCI and the community at large.

Observe training regulations and requirements for physical

fitness for better personal performance and greater

contribution to the team effort.

Place athletic competition in its proper perspective. It

represents only one part of the learning process and should

not be pursued to the exclusion of everything else.

Remember that participation in athletics is a privilege that

should never be abused.

All school policies found in this student handbook, or as determined by

the principal are in effect at all times.

INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS

Throughout the school year, intramural teams are organized for those

students who wish to participate.

LATENESS

A student should be seated in homeroom by 8:15. Any student who is

not in homeroom by 8:15 a.m. is considered late and must report to the

Office of the Vice Principal for Student Affairs for a late pass. This late

pass must be presented to the teacher in order to be admitted to class.

Any student who is late for school, for any reason, must report to the

Vice Principal for Student Affairs that same day to explain the reason

for his lateness. If the student is late because of an emergency, he must

bring a note from his parent explaining the situation. In determining

the appropriate sanctions, the Vice Principal for Student Affairs will

determine if the lateness was beyond the student’s control.

Any student who is late without a parent or doctor note, and lateness

could have been avoided, will serve detention at a time to be

determined by the VPSA. Any student who is late/absent more than

five times in the marking period will come under Administrative

Review.

A student must also be on time for his classes during the day. If a

student is late to class, due to his own carelessness, the classroom

teacher may recommend him to the VPSA for detention.

LOCKERS

All lockers made available for student use on the school premises,

including lockers located in the corridors, in the Physical Education and

Athletic areas, and in the Music Department area, remain the property

of the school. These lockers are made available for student use in

storing school supplies and personal items necessary for use at school,

but the lockers are not to be used to store items which cause or can

reasonably be foreseen to cause injury, an interference with school

purposes of an educational function, or which are forbidden by state

law or school rules.

Except for a copy of his class schedule, a student is not to post anything

in his school locker. Only school-purchased Master combination locks

are permitted on any/all student lockers. It is the student’s

responsibility to have his combination lock LOCKED on his locker at all

times – in any location within the school building. The school will not

be responsible for any material removed from these student lockers.

Valuables should NOT be brought to school.

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Lockers assigned each student at the beginning of the school year are

not to be changed without permission of the Vice Principal for Student

Affairs.

The student’s use of the locker does not diminish the school’s

ownership or control of the locker. SJCI retains the right to inspect the

locker and its contents, book bags, backpacks, and other such items to

insure the locker is being used in accordance with its intended purpose

and to eliminate fire or other hazards, maintain sanitary conditions,

attempt to locate lost or stolen material.

LOST AND FOUND

All found articles must be turned in to the office of the Vice Principal for

Student Affairs immediately. Inquiries for lost articles may be made at

that office either before or after school. If lost and found articles are

not claimed within a reasonable period of time, they will be discarded.

Students are strongly urged to place their name in all clothing and to

clearly mark all books, bags, and other items so that they might be

easily returned/reclaimed.

MEDICATION POLICY

This policy applies to all prescription and over-the-counter

medications. Students and parents must be aware that medication may

be given in school if it is a standing order that is absolutely necessary

during school hours. It must be in the original container and properly

labeled with: patient name, name of medication, dosage, time to be

given and accompanied by a written request from the doctor and

parent to administer the medication at school and approved by the

school nurse. To ensure the safety of your child and others, medication

must be brought to school by a parent/guardian. ALL medication is to

be in the possession of the school nurse.

NONCUSTODIAL PARENTS

St. Joseph’s will presume that the noncustodial parent has the authority

to request information concerning his/her child and shall release such

information upon request. If, however, a custodial parent wishes to

limit the noncustodial parent’s access to records, it is his/her

responsibility to obtain and present to the school a court order or other

legally binding instrument that limits or denies access to the student’s

records or information.

OFF-CAMPUS BEHAVIOR

SJCI students represent the school at all times, during and after school,

on campus and off campus. Any student whose conduct is detrimental

to the reputation of the school or who violates the policies found in the

SJCI Handbook may be subject to disciplinary action, including

suspension and/or expulsion.

OPEN CAMPUS

Open Campus is a privilege that may be granted by the administration

to the members of the Senior Class at some time in the second

semester. This privilege is granted in order to help students make a

smooth transition to college life and to help them grow in

responsibility, maturity, cooperation and the ability to use free time

wisely. Specific guidelines concerning the Open Campus privilege will

be published when/if the policy is to go into effect.

PARKING

The school parking lot will be available for faculty, staff, and seniors

ONLY during the regular school day – i.e. 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

However, all students who drive to school should register their cars

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with the Office of the Vice Principal for Student Affairs. Students should

register all cars they drive to school during the school year.

The “one-way” circular drive located adjacent to Kenmore Avenue,

directly in front of the school, is reserved for school bus traffic ONLY

between 7:00-8:00 a.m., and again from 2:15-3:15 p.m. This area is

available during the school day to drop off or pick up students, and for

visitors to the school. A limited number of parking spaces will be

available for visitor parking during the school day.

Faculty, Staff, and those seniors permitted to park in the school parking

lot during the school day (see above) will be informed of those areas

designated for parking during orientation in September. It is

understood that student passengers in any vehicle driven by another

student have their parents’ permission to ride in that vehicle. The

number of passengers carried in a vehicle should not exceed the

capacity for which it was designated. The speed limit on the school

grounds for all cars is 10 MPH and must be observed at all times. SJCI is

not responsible for any damage done to any car on the property. The

privilege of parking on the school property will be revoked for students

who frequently arrive late or who give evidence of not driving

according to school, state, or local regulations.

In the interest of student safety, students being driven by parents

should be discharged/picked up on the side streets adjacent to the

school (Hartford or Fayette Avenues), but away from those areas

designated for school buses. Please do NOT pick-up/discharge

students on Kenmore Avenue or in the school parking lot.

Students with vehicles parked off school property who create a

disturbance of any kind will be reported to their parents. Subsequent

action will be determined by the school administration.

Members of the St. Joseph’s school community are also asked NOT to

park in the area “south” of the entrance driveway to the Tudor

Apartment complex on Fayette, Rockne, and Truesdale Avenues during

the regular school day as this area is reserved for tenants of those

apartments.

With respect to the specific areas noted immediately above, as well as

for all vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the vicinity of or coming

to/from SJCI, students should be mindful of and respectful of the

privacy and the property of all with whom they come into contact.

PERSONAL LAPTOPS

Students using a personal laptop during the school day are required to

have the laptop registered with the Computer Technology Office.

During the school day a student may use the laptop ONLY for school

related work. Using it for any other reason will result in the laptop

being confiscated and returned to a parent.

PERSONAL LISTENING DEVICES

iPods and other personal listening devices are not to be used in the

school building during the school day. A student who chooses to bring

such items to school should be aware that SJCI is neither responsible

for the security of the item nor for its loss.

PHONE CALLS TO SCHOOL

All calls regarding school matters should be made to the school office

between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Calls should not be made to the school

on weekends and holidays. Parents should not request the school staff

to extend messages to their sons during the school day. In cases of

emergency, such requests may be channeled to the Vice Principal for

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Student Affairs. At no time are phone calls to be made to the Brothers’

residence or the home of any other faculty or staff member.

PROBATION

As is the case with severe academic irregularities, in extreme cases

students may be placed on disciplinary probation for failure to comply

with the rules/regulations listed in the handbook and consonant with

the philosophy of St. Joseph’s. Such students are liable to the same

restrictions cited elsewhere in this handbook for ACADEMIC

PROBATION, and will have their status reviewed at the close of the

following semester.

PROMS / DATE DANCES

The Senior Prom, Freshman/Sophomore Date Dance and Student

Council Senior/Junior Holiday Date Dance are private affairs conducted

exclusively for the students of SJCI and their dates, and are under the

direct supervision of the school. Specific guidelines (i.e. discouraging

the use of limousines for the Freshman/Sophomore Date Dance) are

published and distributed to the students prior to each of these affairs.

RECORDING

Audio or video recording or distribution of recordings of school

activities without the explicit permission of the administration is

entirely prohibited.

SCHOOL CLEANLINESS

Each individual shares the responsibility for keeping our school clean.

To fulfill this responsibility students should avoid throwing papers, etc.

in the classrooms and corridors and should pick up papers, etc. in the

instructional and general areas.

SCHOOL CLOSING

If inclement weather or other conditions require that the school be

closed, it will be announced specifically that St. Joseph’s Collegiate

Institute will be closed. The radio stations that will announce our

closings are: WBEN, WGR, WEBR, and WWKB. SJCI does NOT

automatically close if Ken-Ton, Buffalo, or any other district closes.

SCHOOL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

SJCI has a school emergency plan that may be consulted for resources

and standard operating procedures dealing with man-made and natural

emergencies.

The GO HOME procedure may be implemented when a

situation such as heavy snow warning, etc. is imminent. This

would occur at any time of the day after the students are on

their way to school, or while school is in session.

The HOLD procedure will be implemented when there is a

situation in which students and staff should be kept within the

school building. For example: high wind, rain, blizzard, etc.

This procedure may be implemented at any time of the day

even eliminating scheduled dismissal.

The plan may affect the whole school or a portion of it.

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Any time a student is using the property, a faculty member or coach

must supervise the activity. Any student involved in vandalism will be

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responsible for payment of the damage and will be subject to dismissal

from SJCI.

SCHOOL PROMOTIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Enrollment of a student at SJCI implies consent of the student’s parent

or guardian of the use of photographs in the school’s publications such

as yearbook and newspaper, as well as in other school promotional

projects such as viewbooks, posters, newspaper articles, and the like.

SMOKING

The use or possession of tobacco substances or “vaping” products (e.g.

ecigarettes) in any form by students anywhere in the school building or

on the campus is forbidden. The campus is defined as the square block

of the school and includes both sides of Kenmore Avenue from

Duluth/Louvaine to Newport/Truesdale.

SUSPENSION

Attendance at SJCI is a privilege. A student accused of a serious wrong

either on campus or off campus may be suspended until the problem is

resolved. A student accused of a serious wrong will be told what he has

done wrong, and will given a chance to be heard. His parents will then

be informed of the suspension.

Serious infractions of the rules and regulations will be grounds for

either internal (“in-school”) or external suspension. The student will

be required to bring his parent(s) to school before his re-admission will

be considered. A student placed on internal suspension is responsible

for all class work assigned during this time and may contact teachers to

make arrangements to complete tests, quizzes, etc. given during this

time. A student placed on external suspension is responsible for all

class work assigned during the period of suspension.. Failure to

complete assignments during a period of external suspension may

result in failure for the marking period or further disciplinary action.

Any student placed on either internal or external suspension may not

take part in any school-sponsored extracurricular activity.

TELEPHONES

Telephones in the school offices are for school business.

TEXTBOOKS

With the exception of paperback books, textbooks are provided to the

students by the local public school district. These loaned books are the

property of the school district. Students are to take care not to damage

or lose these books in order to avoid fines. Completing the required

requisition forms and meeting the deadlines of the school districts are

important responsibilities of the parent in order to take advantage of

this service. Students must write their names in all books. Students are

responsible for the condition of their textbooks and replacement of the

textbooks if necessary.

TRANSPORTATION

It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to provide transportation to

and from extracurricular activities or events. While attending SJCI a

student may decide to ride with another student or parent, or may

decide to provide transportation himself. Such decisions are solely the

responsibility of the parent/guardian and not those of SJCI.

Students living within 15 miles of SJCI are eligible for bus

transportation provided by their local public school district. Bus

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transportation must be applied for annually prior to April 1st of the year

preceding attendance.

Students riding public or private bus lines are expected to be well-

behaved, responsible for observing all rules regarding safety and

conduct, and are accountable to SJCI for such. As elsewhere, the use of

tobacco or tobacco substances in any form is not permitted on any

school bus. Students who are uncooperative or disruptive will be

denied the right to use school buses for a determined period of time.

Student ID cards must be shown on demand to the bus driver.

Since bus transportation is provided for students by the individual

school districts, questions concerning or problems arising from such

transportation will be resolved jointly by the student, his parents, the

school district involved, and the Vice Principal for Student Affairs.

“UNASSIGNED TIME” GUIDELINES

No student should be in the corridors during periods. Four minutes are

allowed between periods, and in the middle of each of the lunch

periods, for students to move about the building. During unassigned

time students should report to one of the following areas – student

commons, computer room, library – and follow all guidelines

mentioned elsewhere in this handbook.

As a general rule, students are not permitted outside the school

building without express permission of the Vice Principal for Student

Affairs. Seniors who are not scheduled for a class during the eighth

period are permitted to leave for the day after their seventh period

class.

VACATION AND HOLIDAY TRAVEL

It is common in schools for teachers to arrange to take groups of

students for trips abroad or to other destinations during school

vacation periods and teachers working at St. Joseph’s Collegiate

Institute frequently make such arrangements.

The administration of the school regards such activities as potentially

laudable and valuable but it must emphasize that, although the school

usually has every confidence in the competence and reliability of its

teachers, all such travel undertaken during school holidays or vacation

periods is a matter for private arrangement between the parents of the

students and the individual teacher, and St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute

accepts no responsibility therein unless arrangements are sanctioned

and sponsored by the school and advertised as such.

Parents are asked to note, therefore, that SJCI does not accept liability

for accident or injury to or assault upon any student or loss or damage

to the property of any student or the public while the student is taking

part in any travel or activity during school vacations arranged by any

teacher employed by the school, howsoever or wheresoever caused,

whether or not such accident, injury, assault, loss or damage was

attributable to the negligence of any teacher or to any other cause

whatsoever.

VALUABLES

Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money or other

personal valuables to school. Students are responsible for their

personal property, and the school will not accept responsibility for the

loss of personal property. If it is absolutely necessary to bring large

amounts of money or other valuables to school, please leave them

under the direct supervision of an administrator.

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VISITORS TO SCHOOL

Friends of students are not permitted to visit SJCI without prior

permission of the Vice Principal for Student Affairs. Students who

receive this permission must remain with the visitor for the entire

school day and the visitor must follow the program of the SJCI student.

Visitors must also follow the dress code of the school.

Friends may not enter the school building or come onto the school

property at any time during the school day. Trespassers are breaking

the law and appropriate action will be taken with them.

A “Marauder of the Day” of visits of eighth grade students interested in

attending SJCI is arranged in the Fall. Students interested in the

program should contact the Admissions Office for further information.

WEAPONS

St. Joseph’s provides a safe and secure learning environment for all

members of the school community. There will be zero tolerance for the

possession or use of any item/weapon (including but not limited to

intimidation or threats) which may cause harm or be reasonably

understood to cause harm, to any individual or group in the

community. In any/every instance, the student will be liable to

expulsion at the discretion of the principal.

WEIGHT ROOM

This facility is located immediately to the west of the gymnasium.

Students may use this facility only under direct faculty/staff adult

supervision, and must adhere to all guidelines/regulations as posted.

The administrative team reserves the right to waive and/or deviate

from any and all academic and disciplinary regulations for just cause at

its discretion.