GRADING 

Grading Scale for grades 7-12

A+: 98-100, A : 95-97, A-: 92-94

B+: 90-91, B : 87-89, B-: 85-86

C+: 82-84, C : 79-81, C-: 77-78

D+: 75-76, D : 72-74, D-: 70-71

F : . . 0-69, I : . . . Incomplete becomes F after 2-weeks

Pass/Fail: For students (9-12) who make the decision to take difficult courses and still struggle with grades, we offer the option to take the class pass/fail. Students need to decide on this option by the fourth week of class. Also, students that choose this option will not be eligible for top ten honors at the end of their senior year.

Grade-Point-Average: (GPA) for a year is determined by adding the point values for all courses, and dividing by the total credits earned in high school classes.

Weighted Grades: All grades in Advanced Placement classes are weighted with an extra quality point. Thus the value of the grade may be as high as 5.3,

Grade Reports are sent at the end of each nine-week quarter. The final grade in a course counts each quarterly grade as 20% and each semester exam as 10%.

Deficiency Reports are sent by a teacher at the midpoint of a nine-week quarter.

EHOVE: Every effort is made to schedule all required classes (i.e. Religion, English, Math, Social Studies, Science) at St. Paul High for students who wish to attend EHOVE. We look at each individual student’s vocational program to determine what will work for them. We would like our students to have more time at St. Paul’s so as to remain connected to their classmates and participate in the school mission.

Post-Secondary Options students must take all required courses (i.e. Religion, English, Math, Social Studies, Science) on the NCS campus if possible.

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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

A child needs to develop academic skills as well as habits of dependability and punctuality. Parents are legally responsible for the daily attendance of their children, and for reporting any absences to the school office.

Required Activities must be attended by all students, unless specifically excused by the principal. These include:
1. All assigned classes and study halls
2. Mass and all special religious activities and services
3. Assemblies and pep rallies
4. Scheduled religious retreats.

Leaving the School Grounds without permission, whether during a class or during lunch, results in an automatic three day suspension.

Any student with permission to leave the building or grounds must SIGN OUT in the office on the appropriate form and SIGN IN when returning.

Students must be in school for ½ day (all afternoon classes) in order to attend extra-curricular events.

EMERGENCY ABSENCES

The note from the parent explains the circumstances of the absence, but does not automatically excuse it. Only the principal, using state guidelines, can determine whether the absence is excused. Excused or unexcused absences are noted in student handbook by office staff.

A student absence is normally excused for a serious reason which could not have been foreseen, such as:
a. Personal illness / emergency medical treatment
b. Severe illness in the immediate family
c. Death of a family member or close friend

A student is normally not excused for casual, avoidable, or unverifiable reasons such as:
a. Oversleeping or general tiredness
b. Car trouble, missing a bus or ride
c. Shopping, non-medical appointments, jobs

Excessive Absences: When students have more than five absences in a 9-week grading period, they must make up each subsequent absence on an hour to hour basis in order to receive academic credit for a particular course.

The "making up" of these hours should be completed by the end of each grading period. Failure to "make-up" the time missed will result in a failing grade. School-sponsored absences such as field trips are not included.

An administrative review will be scheduled when a student reaches the absence limits.

If a student is unable to attend school, parents must:
1. Notify the school office at 668-3005 by 8:30 a.m.

Send a note to the office with the returning student, containing:
a. the date of the absence
b. the specific reason for the absence
c. signature of the parent or guardian

FORESEEABLE ABSENCES

Absences which could be reasonably foreseen are unexcused unless approved by the principal in advance. A written request by a parent or guardian for any one-day absence should be made at least 24 hours in advance. Requests for extended absences should be made a week in advance so that arrangements can be made with teachers. A note from the parent after the absence does not excuse the absence. The student is always required to make up all work missed.

Truancy: A student is considered truant if they are missing from school without parental permission. Truancy will result in a 1-3 day suspension or Saturday School.

Doctor or dentist appointments which are not for an emergency should be scheduled for after-school hours. The principal may excuse a student during school hours if a written request from the parent or physician is submitted in advance. The request should contain the time and nature of the appointment as well as the physician’s name and telephone number, so that the appointment can be confirmed before the student leaves. Upon returning to school, the student must present a note from the physician.

Doctor appointments will be excused (without consequence) if no more than one hour of class time is missed. This does include study hall, but does not include lunch time.

College visitations for seniors and juniors to visit prospective colleges and universities can be permitted by the principal upon a written request from parents at least 24 hours in advance. Seniors may request two days for visits while juniors are limited to one day. Visitations during May are limited to requests from the college directly to the high school. Upon returning to school, students must document their visit. All colleges have forms for this purpose.

Vacations with family should be arranged so that they do not interrupt a student's school work, since missed classes can never be truly "made-up". Vacations may be approved for a family that could not otherwise spend time together. Such requests should be presented in writing for the principal's approval at least ten days in advance. Vacations will not be approved during semester exams. Vacations as guests of another family or with other students will not be approved and will count as unexcused absences. All work should be made up in advance of the vacation whenever possible.

Early dismissal for work is prohibited by state law unless a student is in a state-approved program that requires the student to be placed in a job position. St. Paul High has no such program.

TARDINESS

Tardiness is the late arrival to school at the beginning of the day, to subsequent classes, or to other required activities. Any student receiving two unexcused tardies during a given grading period will receive a detention. Further detentions, as well as suspensions because of additional accumulation of tardies, will be handled at the discretion of the principal or the dean of students. The principal or the dean of students determines whether a tardy is excused. Any student arriving after 8:15 am or leaving before 2:45 pm will be counted absent ½ day.

HOMEWORK

Students are required to complete their homework as assigned by teachers. Students who receive a special warning from their teacher must have the "warning slip" signed by parents and returned to the dean of students with the missing assignment. The "warning slip" and missing assignment must be returned to the dean of students the next day that school is in session. Failure to complete the assignment will be considered a violation of the Serious Misconduct Code (Disrespect to School Personnel). Five violations in a grading period will result in a school detention. An additional detention will be given for each additional homework violation during the same grading period.

Make-up Work is the responsibility of the student. A student must always obtain and complete all missed class work, assignments, and tests.

---- For an approved absence, no penalty will be assessed for any work or tests completed within the same number of days as were missed. For a pre-approved absence, the student must obtain all assignments in advance.

---- For an unexcused absence, including out-of-school suspension, the student may lose credit for assignments missed but their completion is still required.

Teachers are not expected to notify or remind students of missed work. Make-up tests need not be of the same type as were originally given.

For elected or unexcused absences, the teacher is not expected to take unusual steps to assist in making-up work. Students not able to make-up missed work with a minimum of special help should not choose to miss classes. The teacher will determine the penalty for late assignments.

SCHOOL DISCIPLINE  

Students are more likely to exercise self-discipline when they know what is expected of them, and when they understand the consequences of breaking school rules or infringing on the rights of others. The highest standard of behavior is expected both during the school day and at times away from school. Students must be aware that they are also accountable for their actions when they are not in school if those actions do not meet the requirements of our Catholic school philosophy.

DETENTION

A discipline violation will result in a detention to be served after school for a period of forty minutes. The student reports to the assigned room at the time and date indicated on the detention slip, normally 3:05 to 3:45 the following Tuesday or Thursday. Students are required to bring work with them, and will work quietly. Failure to serve on the designated day will result in an additional detention, unless the date is changed by the dean of students. Additional failure to serve will result in Saturday school. Parents must sign the detention slip and it must be returned to the Dean of Students.

---- After four referrals for detentions in a grading period, a notice will be sent to the parents.
---- A fifth referral will result in a one day, "Saturday Suspension". Further referrals will result in additional suspension(s).

Misconduct Code
(these actions are subject to disciplinary measures):
1. Disrespect or arrogance toward a person in authority
2. Lying, petty stealing
3. Loud quarreling, verbal abuse
4. Disruptive behavior in class or halls
5. Being in halls without a pass, or misuse of a pass
6. Tardiness to a class or assembly
7. Dress that does not meet the school dress code (1st Offense)
8. Disobeying classroom rules
9. Late return of forms
10. Eating or drinking in the building, unless approved
11. Gum chewing in Church, or rooms where the teacher does not permit it
12. Littering on school property
13. Public Display of Affection: Students shall not engage in kissing, embracing or any other physical contact not appropriate to the educational environment
14. Other unacceptable actions as judged by the principal or dean of students

SERIOUS MISCONDUCT CODE

Violations of the following rules will result in disciplinary action, which may include detentions, suspension or expulsion. Any stated consequences are only a recommendation and may be revised at the discretion of the administration.

1. Off Schedule: When a student leaves class without permission and cannot be located in the school building, they will be considered off-schedule. This will result in a 1-3 day suspension or Saturday School.

2. Disruption of school: A student may not use violence, force, coercion, threat, or intimidation of teachers, guests, other students, or any other employees of the school district to cause a disruption or obstruction to the education process or activity. This may be conveyed through spoken word, gestures, writing, or electronic means (cell phones, text messages, web pages, blogs, e-mail, etc.) Some examples of disruption include, but are not limited to, fighting, hazing, initiating false alarms, impeding the flow of traffic to or within the school, and inciting others to violence or disruption.

3. Damage to School or Private Property and Theft: A student may not attempt to damage school property, nor remove it from the premises without written permission from the principal. A student may not attempt to damage or remove the private property of others without their knowledge and permission. No student may receive or purchase from another student any property which was stolen or, from the circumstances, appears to be stolen. Property includes data on computer discs.

4. Assault (Fighting): A student may not physically attack or behave in such a way as could cause physical injury to any person on the school premises while in the custody and control of the school or in the course of a school-related activity.

5. Weapons and Dangerous Materials: A student may not possess, handle, and attempt to use or bring in sight of school grounds or to any school activity any guns, knives, other weapons, fireworks, explosives, hazardous chemicals, or dangerous devices.
10 day suspension with recommendation for expulsion

6. Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, Narcotics, Counterfeit (Look-a-like) Drugs, Inhalants such as glue, or other behavior-altering materials. A student may not possess, handle, conceal, attempt to obtain or use, or show evidence of having used any of the above while in sight of the school premises, or in attendance at any school-sponsored function.
Alcohol: 3 day suspension or Saturday School
Drugs: 10 days suspension with recommendation for expulsion.
Proven drug use off school grounds and/or outside of the school day:
1st offense: 10 days suspension.
Continued attendance at St. Paul High is contingent on seeking counseling and proof of treatment at a drug recovery center. A written agreement will be kept by the principal and signed by the student, parents and principal.
2nd offense: Recommendation for expulsion.

7. Tobacco Products or Smoking Paraphernalia: A student may not possess, transmit, conceal or use tobacco in sight of the school premises or while in attendance at any school sponsored function either at the home school or at a school where the home school is participating.

1st offense: 3 days suspension or Saturday School
2nd offense: 5 days suspension or Saturday School
3rd offense: 10 days suspension with recommendation for expulsion.

8. Repeated Violations: A student may not repeatedly fail to comply with directions of teachers, student teachers, substitute teachers, principal or other authorized school personnel during any period of time when the student is properly under the authority of school personnel.

9. Fires, Fire Alarms: A student may not have cigarette lighters, matches or other flame-producing devices on the premises. Such devices may be used only under the direct supervision of a teacher or staff member. A student may not handle the fire alarms even casually except to signal a fire emergency.

10. Disrespect for School Personnel: A student may not act in defiance of directions, be disrespectful toward, or fail to comply with lesser forms of disciplinary actions issued by school personnel.

11. Profane/Immoral, Disgraceful Acts: A student may not be profane, immoral, disgraceful or abusive in speech, gestures, or writing or possess such signs, pictures, or publications.

12. Automobile and Motor Vehicle Use: Students will operate vehicles safely with due regard for the safety of others. Instructions from any St. Paul Faculty or Staff member for vehicle or pedestrian safety are to be followed by students. Students driving recklessly, ignoring instructions or being abusive may lose driving privileges and /or receive a suspension or expulsion from school.

13. Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment is improper, immoral and illegal. It will not be tolerated within the school structure of St. Paul High. The Ohio Revised Code defines sexual harassment as any unwanted sexual advances or unwanted visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Such offensive behavior includes, but is not limited to: unwanted sexual advances or propositions, repeatedly asking someone for a date after they made it clear they are not interested and making threatening reprisals after a negative response to sexual advances.
Non-verbal conduct: leering, making sexual gestures, displaying sexually suggestive messages, objects, pictures, cartoons or posters.
Verbal conduct: making or using derogatory comments, slurs or jokes, making sexual based remarks about another person's body or one's own body.
Physical conduct: touching, assault, impeding or blocking movements.
If you are sexually harassed: When unwelcome activities of a milder nature occur, the best thing to do is tell the individual involved that you are uncomfortable with the behavior and ask that it stop. If the behavior does not stop, contact a staff member. In difficult or serious cases see the counselor, dean of students, or principal immediately.
14.Behavior Not Covered by Other Rules: The school reserves the right to punish behavior which is subversive to good order and discipline in the school, even though such behavior is not specified in the written rules. This would include any technology abuse that reflects poorly on the school's reputation.
15.Cheating
16.Plagiarism: In an academic setting, plagiarism includes the following:
- Submitting a paper, examination, or other assignment as your own when it was written or created by another. It is perfectly acceptable to consult with one or more of your classmates about an assignment, but when you turn your work in for a grade, it normally will look very different from those submitted by others. There are many, many ways to express an idea, to portray data in a graph, or to assemble numbers into a table.
- Verbatim copying of portions of another’s writing without enclosing the copied passage in quotation marks and acknowledging the source.
- Using a unique term or concept which one has discovered in reading, without acknowledging its author or source.
- Paraphrasing or restating someone else’s ideas without acknowledging that this other person’s text was the basis for that paraphrase.
- Presenting false data - for example, data that has been fabricated, or altered, or borrowed from someone else without the instructor’s permission for you to do so.
- Submitting the same paper for more than one course or purpose, without the express consent of all the instructors involved.
The consequence for plagiarism is that the student would receive a disciplinary action, rewrite the paper and turn it in for up to ½ credit or other alternative determined by classroom teacher.

SATURDAY SUSPENSION: Students receiving Saturday Suspensions will serve these from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the following Saturday. Students will report to Room 15. This will be monitored by an adult. Students may have 2 restroom breaks. Students must bring their own lunch. Students need to bring $20 to help defray the cost of an adult monitor. Students may wear jeans but no sweats. Students may be required to do light housekeeping chores if they do not have school studies to complete.

OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION may be imposed by the President or Principal for up to ten days; more serious matters require expulsion. Suspension durations will generally increase with each offense with suspensions of three days, five days, and then ten days in duration. During an out of school suspension the student is prohibited from attending classes or extra-curricular activities and may not be on school grounds (exceptions are permitted for parish functions) or at school functions at visiting sites. Work missed in school will not be made up.

EXPULSION involves removal from the high school on a permanent basis. In most cases, expulsion is used only when all other avenues of correction have been exhausted. In serious incident, expulsion may be used at the discretion of the president or principal.
Expulsion is probably for any student receiving more than 10 days of suspension or Saturday School.

DUE PROCESS: A student suspended or expelled is given:
1. Written notice of the action and the reasons;
2. The opportunity to appear at an informal hearing before the Dean of Students, Principal or President where the students may present their explanations, views, or alternative courses of action.

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NCS is committed to the promotion of good sportsmanship through the education of students, teachers, parents, coaches, administrators, and fans in the area of integrity and ethics. Classroom and extracurricular activities are enhanced when a spirit of goodwill and fairness are the foundation upon which competition is fostered.
NCS encourages participation in educational and extracurricular activities for all students, and promotes the demonstration of support through attendance and encouragement to the participants. Admission and participation in school events are privileges that are contingent upon behavior that is respectful of players, coaches, officials, and all others in attendance. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the activity as well as suspension from involvement in future activities.
Good sportsmanship is all about respect. It is expected that each individual associated with NCS will display behavior that is respectful of the concerns of others. Each person must recognize the importance that honesty and respect play in the development of personal integrity. It is only through the development of respect for others that we can truly respect ourselves.

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OTHER SCHOOL POLICIES AND SERVICES   

ANNOUNCEMENTS by any student for the daily announcement sheet must be approved by a faculty member or the principal.

CAFETERIA: Students have the opportunity to purchase a hot lunch at nominal cost, or they may bring their own lunch to eat there. All cafeteria sales are on a cash basis only. Each student is responsible for keeping the table and chairs clean and orderly. All students must spend the lunch period in the cafeteria, unless attending an approved meeting.

CELL PHONES may be brought to a school class or activity under the following conditions:
1. Phones must be kept in the OFF position from 7:30 am–3 pm.
2. No cell phones may be used for picture taking.
3. No harassment or threatening of persons via the cell phone is permitted.
4. Cell phones may not be used for game playing, gambling, or making purchases of any kind.
5. Those who violate any of the rules regarding cell phones may forfeit their privileges of bringing them to school.
Violations will result in the cell phone being confiscated and returned to the parent.

CLOSINGS are announced on WLKR and WLEC radio stations. This is done at the earliest possible time. Please do not call the school. If the school district in which you live closes and Norwalk remains open, please consider the safety of your children when sending them to school.

DANCES are sponsored by various organizations throughout the year. Details are announced for each specific function. Students leaving any dance prior to its conclusion will not be re-admitted. Each student from another school must be escorted by an NCS student.

EMERGENCY DRILLS: During emergency drills students are expected to maintain order, remain quiet and respond immediately to all directives. The following emergency drills will be conducted throughout the school year:

Fire Drill: (Signaled by bell/alarm shriek) The required evacuation route is posted in each classroom and office. Students are expected to follow the procedures listed below:

1. All classroom windows and doors should be closed and lights turned off. Students are to follow the required evacuation route and move quickly and quietly from the building.

2. Students are to move a safe distance from the building and remain out of the way of all fire and emergency equipment.

Tornado Drill: (Signaled over the loud speaker) The specified evacuation route to designated safe areas is posted in each classroom and office. Students are expected to be familiar with the required evacuation route and will be expected to follow the procedures listed below:

1. Turn out lights and close doors. Students are to follow the required evacuation route and move quickly and quietly to the designated safe area.

2. Upon arrival in the designated safe area, students should face the wall and remain quiet until the all clear signal is given. If instructed to do so, students should assume the safe position.

3. Upon completion of the tornado drill, students are to return immediately to the classroom from which they were evacuated.

Emergency drills are required and should be taken seriously. Failure to comply with emergency procedures may result in serious injury or accident. Cooperation is essential.

TREAT LEVEL RED: The safety of your child/children is our top priority. Should a Threat Level Red be announced by the Department of Homeland Security:
- We will handle all decisions pertaining to the closing or opening of our schools on a case-by-case, daily basis, unless instructed differently by local authorities.
- If a Threat Level Red occurs before school hours and we are directed by local or state authorities not to open, school will be closed and all activities canceled until we are authorized to be open by the appropriate local or state authorities.
- If a Threat Level Red occurs during school hours, students will remain in school until regular dismissal time unless we are otherwise directed by the local or state authorities. All after school activities and events will be canceled.
Should a Threat Level Red alert occur during the school day, we would appreciate your cooperation in refraining from calling the school or coming to pick up your child/children. These requests are made with your child’s safety in mind. We will need to keep our phone lines free to take calls from law enforcement agencies. In addition, by reducing the number of people coming into our buildings, we will be better able to secure school entrances and keep your children safe.
Local safety authorities will keep school officials informed of safety precautions and the local media will announce information regarding threat levels, school dismissals, and school cancellations. Please listen to local radio/television stations for the latest information.
In EXTREME emergency teachers will lock the door to their classroom and no students will leave until permission has been given either over the PA system or door to door. If you have students that have traveled to another room (Library) they will stay there. If they went to their locker or restroom, they will be asked to report back to your room immediately.
The situation will be assessed. Classes may resume as normal or students may be asked to stay where they are, depending on the emergency. Parents may come to pick up their child if they want. Staff/Faculty will be at the four doors to the school to greet parents and to call down students from their classes. No parents will be allowed to come into the building to get their child. Students will be logged out on the student lists that have been distributed to each of these four “door people”. Students are not permitted to initiate calls to their parents to get permission to leave. Students MAY NOT use cell phones.

GUIDANCE is located in the main office. A counselor is available for personal counseling and for information on course selection, colleges, and career exploration. Students must make an appointment with the guidance counselor between 7:45 and 8:00 in the morning or at the end of the school day. Appointments can be scheduled for study halls, lunch periods, before school, or after school. Appointments are not scheduled for class times. Students should check with the office before signing out to the appointment.

HALL PASSES are needed by any students in the halls during class times, unless accompanied by a teacher. Students in the halls should take care of their business quickly and quietly, and must not disturb any classes by talking or slamming locker doors.

INJURY OR ILLNESS: Any student sustaining an injury or becoming ill during the school day or during a school-sponsored activity must notify the principal or faculty member in charge before leaving the classroom, building, or activity. During the school day, students may not use the sickroom or leave the school grounds without the permission of the office.

LOCKERS are assigned for a student's use and are to be treated with care. Lockers should not be kicked or in any way defaced. Students will be charged for cleaning or repairs, including the replacement of damaged doors and the removal of any markings or adhesives. All lockers are the property of St. Paul High. Therefore, the lockers and the contents thereof are subject to random searches at any time without regard to any reasonable suspicion. (ORC 3313.20) The search of lockers by school personnel, law enforcement officials and drug sniffing dogs may be permitted without any violation of the student right to privacy. (See: Search)

--Magnets or masking tape may be used to attach objects. Scotch tape, adhesive-backed stickers, and other objects which are difficult to remove are not permitted. Liquids in spillable containers should not be kept in any locker. Lockers must periodically be cleaned off.

--Locks are available in the main office for a deposit, and their use is encouraged. Any non-school lock must be registered with the office and a key or combination must be supplied before it is used. Any unregistered lock will be cut off.

MONEY COLLECTIONS & FUND RAISING require the prior approval of the principal. All collected funds are to be held by the office.

PEP RALLIES and ASSEMBLIES: Students should sit in the bleachers and not on the floor. Because of the possibility of injury, students must not be lifted upon shoulders or otherwise carried. All activities that are to take place at a pep rally must have the prior approval of the principal or athletic director.

RADIOS, Walkmans or MP 3 Players may not be used during school hours.

SEARCH: A teacher or principal who sees reasonable grounds has the right to search for and seize weapons, and other dangerous, illegal or stolen objects. Such searches may cover the person, cars, and other belongings. Lockers/desks may be searched at any time.

STUDENT PARKING: All cars parked on school grounds must be registered with the main office. Students must purchase a parking permit at the cost of $2, and display it in a visible place in their car.

Registered vehicles may be parked in the blue marked spaces in the Social Hall parking lot.

Any vehicle may park along the fence in the Frederick building lot. This lot is for students driving cars that do not have a parking permit or when there is a funeral dinner.

No vehicle may be parked in the Wooster street lots or in front of the high school/church.

During the school day students may not go to their cars unless they have obtained permission from the office.
The school reserves the right to search, use drug dogs, and contact appropriate law enforcement authorities if there is any reason to suspect a car contains illegal or unauthorized substance. It will be the responsibility of the student identified to cooperate fully with the law enforcement officials. Students are responsible for vehicle contents.

Violations of the parking policy:
1^st offense: warning
2^nd offense: detention
Subsequent offenses may result in more serious consequences.

Parking permission will be denied to any person operating a vehicle recklessly.

TELEPHONES: Students must receive permission from a faculty or staff member to use any school telephone.

VISITORS: Any visitor must report to the office upon entering the building. Ohio law states that non-students have no right to be on the premises without the permission of school authorities.

Any student visit from a neighboring school district must be approved at least two days in advance. Such visits are discouraged unless an educational purpose exists

TEAM/EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY POLICY

The following rules are to help students who represent NCS Jr. High/SPH at team competitions and other extra-curricular activities to achieve personal self-discipline as well as mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Participation in these activities is a privilege, not a right, based upon adherence to the rules of conduct and discipline of NCS Jr. High/SPH and the rules and guidelines of the particular team/sport or activity. These rules apply to all students.
Students are not permitted to participate in two activities that regularly take place at the same time, unless approved by the principal or dean of students.

ELIGIBILITY

ATTENDANCE: Students must be in school by 11:30 a.m. to participate in any team practice or competition held after school hours. If students come in late because they did not feel well early in the morning, they are allowed to attend practice but not participate. Participation is determined by the high school principal.

CONDUCT: Student-athletes who fail to display acceptable behavior in the classroom may be denied participation in their sport.

ELIGIBILITY: Members must be currently enrolled at St. Paul High. Students failing two classes at the end of a grading period will be ineligible to participate in extra curricular activities until the next nine week grading period.

Eligibility for the next nine week grading period depends upon a sincere effort and no more than one failing grade in all the subjects taken. All participants must maintain a grade point average of 1.7 or higher for each grading period. If a student has a 1.5 grade point average, is attending all available tutoring sessions and is doing all available extra credit they will still be eligible for that grading period.

GRADES: Teachers mark whether students currently on an athletic team have shown satisfactory academic progress during the previous week. Any student who receives two unsatisfactory marks during any week will receive a warning. Failure to improve during the next week will result in restriction of play for one week. This will continue until grades improve.

TRANSFER: St. Paul High is a member of The Ohio High School Athletic Association and follows its bylaws regarding the age and residence of athletes.

TEAM/EXTRA-CURRICULAR RULES

Team advisors and coaches are permitted to add their own training rules. All team members are to receive written copies of the rules. Rules must be approved by the high school principal.

VIOLATIONS and POLICIES:

Use of Unprescribed and Illegal Drugs:
Dismissal from athletic squad and/or extra-curricular activity.
Follow school policy.

Violation of established hours:
1st: Warning and extra work from the coach or advisor.
2nd: Suspension from one or more competitions.
3rd: Dropped from the team or activity for the season.

Unexcused absence from a Practice or Game:
1st: Discretion of coach or advisor.
2nd: One to two week suspension from competition.
3rd: Dropped from the team for the remainder of the season.

Unsportsmanlike conduct at a competition whether as a participant or a spectator:
1st: One to four week suspension from competition
2nd: Two to four week suspension from competition
3rd: Dropped from the team for the remainder of the season. Suspension from a team will carry over to the next season by OHSAA rules.

Smoking, possession or use of a tobacco product:
1st: Suspension from competition for 10% of the athletic season or extra-curricular activity.
2nd: Dropped from the athletic team or extra-curricular activity for the remainder of the season.

Use or Possession of alcoholic beverage on or off school premises:
1. Any student who consumes alcohol during an athletic season will be cut from the team immediately and will forfeit all awards, etc. for one complete season. Student will also be suspended from National Honor Society, Academic Challenge Team, Mock Trial, Student Council, class officer or any other extra-curricular that spotlight the student as a school representative for nine weeks.

2. If a student has a second offense while in high school, they will not be permitted to participate in athletics for one year. The student will also be suspended from National Honor Society, Academic Challenge team, Mock Trial, Student Council, class officer or any other extra-curricular that spotlight the student as a school representative for one year.

3. If the student has a third offense while in high school, they will not be permitted to participate in athletics and any other extra-curricular activity for the remainder of the student’s high school career.

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TESTING INFORMATION

ACT: American College Testing Program - Grade 12: The ACT Test is required for entrance to all state supported colleges in Ohio, as well as several hundred other colleges throughout the country. This test covers English, Math, Science and Social Studies. There are five national test dates scheduled during the year. Please contact your guidance counselor for information regarding the ACT test.
SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test - Grade 12: The SAT test is administered in two parts. The morning test covers math and English and the afternoon session is an achievement test. The achievement test is required by many private colleges and universities. There are five national test dates scheduled during the year. Please contact your guidance counselor for additional information.
PSAT/NMSQT: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test - Grades 10-11: The PSAT tests verbal and math abilities and can be used as an indicator of future performance on college entrance examinations. This test also enables students to compete for a scholarship award. The PSAT is administered in October. Please contact your guidance counselor for additional information.
PLAN - Grade 10: the PLAN is a practice form of the ACT, and is useful in defining students’ academic strengths /weaknesses before taking the senior college entrances tests. The PLAN is available to Sophomores only. There is a fee for the PLAN test. Please contact your guidance counselor for additional information.

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AMENDMENTS TO HANDBOOK

The principal is the final recourse and reserves the right to amend this handbook. Parents will be given prompt notification.

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THE MEMORARE

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, and sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate! Despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.

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SALVE REGINA

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy,
        hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope!
To you we cry, poor, banished children of Eve;
        to you we send up our sighs,
        mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate,
        your eyes of mercy toward us;
        lead us home at last
        and show us the blessed fruit
        of your womb, Jesus:
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!

Pray for us O holy Mother of God that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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ALMA MATER    

Oh come and sing of high school days
And St. Paul High School we will praise.
Though the years have quickly passed
Our memories will always last.
Raise your voices, raise them high.
Our aspirations reach the sky
And our love will never die.
For we'll be true to St. Paul High

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FIGHT SONG

Fight that team across the field
And show 'em the Flyers are here.
Send the earth reverberating
With a mighty cheer. Rah! Rah! Rah!
Hit them hard and see how they fall.
Never let that team get the ball.
Hail! Hail! The gang's all here
And we're out for a victory

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FACTS OF UNDERAGE DRINKING

Different people experience different effects of alcohol. There are no absolutes.
--If a large amount of alcohol is in a person’s system, it can result in unconsciousness. The heart and lungs can be slowed to the point of stopping.
--It is dangerous to assume a person will just sleep it off. People may pass out before all of the alcohol reaches the brain.
--When in doubt, call for emergency assistance.

Consequences

Law enforcement officers can file charges against any driver under 21 who has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of at least .02% but less than .10% If convicted of operating a motor vehicle after underage consumption (OMVUAC), you face the following penalties:
-----60 day and not more than two-year license suspension.
-----three days in a certified alcohol and drug addition program
-----our points will be assessed to your driving record
-----a remedial driving course must be completed before your driver license will be reissued.

USING A FAKE ID TO PURCHASE ALCOHOL

A person under the age of 21 who presents a false, fictitious, or altered I.D. or driver license when purchasing beer or liquor will be penalized as follows:
-----1st Offense: Mandatory fine of $250 - $1,000 and jail time of up to six months.
-----2nd Offense: Mandatory fine of $500 to $1,000 and jail time up to six months and possible license suspension up to 60 days.
-----3rd and Subsequent Offenses: Mandatory fine of $500 to $1,000 and jail time up to six months; 90 day license suspension with an option of community service; and a license suspension until age 21

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DAILY SCHEDULE   

Regular Schedule

High School 1st Period.........8:00 - 8:46 2nd Period.......8:49 - 9:37 3rd Period........9:40 - 10:26 4th Period.......10:29 - 11:15 Lunch.............11:15 - 11:42 5th Period.......11:45 - 12:31 6th Period.......12:34 - 1:20 7th Period.......1:23 - 2:09 8th Period.......2:12 - 3:00

Junior High 1st Period.........8:00 - 8:46 2nd Period.......8:49 - 9:37 3rd Period........9:40 - 10:26 4th Period.......10:29 - 11:15 5th Period.......11:18 - 12:06 Lunch.............12:06 - 12:31 6th Period.......12:34 - 1:20 7th Period.......1:23 - 2:09 8th Period.......2:12 - 3:00

Friday Mass Schedule

High School Homeroom........8:00 - 8:06 1st Period...........8:09 - 8:52 Mass..................9:00 - 9:42 2nd Period.........9:45 - 10:25 3rd Period.........10:28 - 11:08 Lunch...............11:08 - 11:36 4th Period.........11:39 - 12:19 5th Period.........12:22 - 12:59 6th Period.........1:02 - 1:39 7th Period.........1:42 - 2:19 8th Period.........2:22 - 3:00

Junior High Homeroom........8:00 - 8:06 1st Period...........8:09 - 8:52 Mass..................9:00 - 9:42 2nd Period.........9:45 - 10:25 3rd Period.........10:28 - 11:08 4th Period.........11:11 - 11:50 Lunch...............11:50 - 12:19 5th Period.........12:22 - 12:59 6th Period.........1:02 - 1:39 7th Period.........1:42 - 2:19 8th Period.........2:22 - 3:00

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Say NO to:
Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco

Be a real friend -
Help your friends to say
NO, too!


Norwalk Catholic School
Junior High & St. Paul High


Student Handbook
2007 - 2008