HOLYROSARYSCHOOL
STUDENTANDPARENTHANDBOOK
2016-17
CatholicSchools:Educatingouryouthintruthforthe
honorandgloryofGodandthesalvationofsouls
STUDENTANDPARENTHANDBOOK
INTRODUCTION
FOREWORD
This Student and Parent Handbook is provided to inform you of rules, policies, procedures, guidelines
andotherinformationyoumayneedorforwhichyouareresponsibleduringtheschoolyear.Answers
tomanyfrequentlyaskedquestionsmaybefoundhereinandweencourageyounotonlytocarefully
review the handbook but to keep it readily available for reference throughout the year. If you have
questions or concerns that are not addressed in the handbook, you are encouraged to contact the
teachersoradministratorsinyourschool.
Theadministrationreservestherighttomodifyitsrules,policies,proceduresorguidelinesaspublished
in this Handbook. Modifications made during the school year will be publicized through our website,
holyrosarymemphis.org,andourWednesdaynewsletter.
MISSIONSTATEMENT
The Catholic Diocese of Memphis, Tennessee, System of Catholic Schools is committed to quality
educationinthespiritofChristinaccordancewiththeteachingsoftheRomanCatholicChurch.
HolyRosaryParishSchoolprovideschildrenwiththeknowledgetodeveloptheirspiritualandacademic
lifewiththeCatholicChurchastheirguide.HandinhandwithJesus,weserve,welearn,werespect,we
teach,andwegrow.
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WebelievethatGodcreateseachpersoninHisimage.
Werespectthestudents’individualdifferences.
Weprovideacaringplaceforeachstudenttodevelophisorhertalentsandskills.
Wepromoteresponsibilitytoself,family,church,andcommunity.
WeteachstudentstotreateachotherasJesusdidandtoshowthatloveforothers.
Webelieveinhelpingstudentsbecomelifelonglearnersthroughchallenginglessons.
Webelieveinteachingthewholechild:body,mind,andsoul.
Working in partnership with parents and families, we are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing
environment while preparing our students for the future through spiritual, intellectual, physical and
emotionalformation.
EDUCATIONALPHILOSOPHYANDGOALS
HolyRosaryrecognizesthatthefamilyistheprimaryagentofthereligiousandmoraleducationofthe
child.Theschoolinformsparentsofschoolobjectives,projectsandactivities,andenlistsparental
interestandparticipationinallpossibleways.
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HolyRosaryteachesChristianvaluesconsistentwiththeGospeltoencouragestudentstoapplythese
valuestodailylife.Throughthecooperativeeffortsofteachersandparents,theschoolseekstoprovide
experiencesforeachchildtodevelopinitiative,self-relianceandself-realization.Inthiseffortwehope
todevelopstrongChristianswhowillbecometheleadersoftomorrow.Theschoolcreatesa
CommunityofFaiththroughmeaningfulliturgicalservices,prayerexperiences,Biblestudy,school
assembliesandparishandcommunityserviceactivities.Thereligiouseducationprogramstrivesto
reflecttheteachingsoftheRomanCatholicChurch.
AlthoughmembershipintheCatholicChurchisneitherrequirednorpromotedtostudentsofother
faiths,theremaybeastudentwhoexpressesadesiretobecomeamemberoftheCatholicChurch.If
thisisthecase,theschoolstaffandParishPastoralTeamwillworkwiththestudentandhis/herfamily
toensurethatitisthesinceredesireoftheindividualandthathis/herfamilysupportsthestudent’s
decisionandwillassistthestudenttofullyparticipateinparishlife,especiallySundayworship.
Anychildwhohasreached“catecheticalage”(isregisteredforfirstgrade)andwishestobereceived
intotheCatholicChurchmustfulfillthefollowingrequirements:
1.Thestudentwillactivelyparticipateinhis/herreligionclass.
2.ThestudentwillparticipateintheRiteofChristianInitiationofChildrenofCatecheticalAge
onSundaymorningsduringthe10:30amliturgy.
3.ThestudentwillbereceivedintotheChurchthroughBaptismorProfessionofFaithatthe
EasterVigilcelebrationduringwhichtimehe/shewillalsobeConfirmedandreceivethe
Eucharistforthefirsttime.
Asecondgradestudentmaythenalsoparticipateinhis/herclass’FirstCommunioncelebrationonthe
designatedday.ThecelebrationofConfirmationisreservedforthosewhohavenotbeenconfirmed,
butapreviouslyconfirmedeighthgradestudentmayassistattheConfirmationLiturgyofhis/her
classmates.
ThesenormsareinkeepingwiththeexpectationsoftheuniversalRomanCatholicChurchregarding
receptionintomembershipofthoseofcatecheticalageandmaybealteredonlyintheeventofmedical
emergency.
ENCULTURATIONOFCATHOLICIDENTITY:BecauseFaithandServiceisOurCornerstone
•ReligionisacoresubjectforeverystudentinourCatholicschools.
•Communityservicehourrequirementsforstudentsingrades6,7,and8.
•Morethan200local,nationalandinternationalorganizationsandgroupsservedbyourCatholicschool
studentsthroughserviceoutreach.
•Potentialvocation-discerneradministeredingrade7-VocationAwarenessActivities.
•Schoolandclassretreats,liturgies,para-liturgicalservicesandotheroccasionsforspiritualgrowth.
•StudyofChurchHistoryandofCatholicism.
•Servicetoothersisourcornerstone.
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•CommonDiocesanprayerbeforeallathleticcompetition.
•ObservanceofHolyDays.
•CatholicTeachersfromACEProgramfromNotreDameandLanceProgramfromCBU.
CURRICULAR/CO-CURRICULAR:BecauseKnowledgeistheKeytoTheirFuture
1.ApriorityofourCatholicsystemiseducationintheCatholicfaithandthefaithdevelopmentofour
students.
2. Worship, the sacraments and prayer are essential components of the Catholic schools to ensure
Catholicidentity.
3. Students need to develop a deep understanding of essential knowledge and skills, but also need to
developthecapacitytoapplytheirlearningandtoreason,solveproblemsandproducequalitywork.
4. Each student is a valued individual with unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual
needs.
5.Asafe,supportiveandnurturinglearningenvironmentpromotesstudentachievement.
6.Achievementofhighacademicstandardsisexpectedofallstudents.
7. Commitment of all personnel (administrators, teachers, and support staff) providing and holding
students to high quality standards, expectations and performances contribute to the success of the
CatholicSchools.
8.Effectivecollaborationandcommunicationwithfamiliesaspartnersintheeducationoftheirchildren
isessentialtothesuccessofourschoolsystem.
9.Catholicschoolsrecognizeparentsandfamiliesastheprimaryeducatorsoftheirchildren.
10. The development of curriculum, design of instructional activities and the use of assessment
measuresarefocusedonlearningopportunitiesandfeedbacktoassiststudentachievement.
ENVIRONMENT
• Iowa Assessment skills/CogAT administered at the elementary level. PSAT, SAT, ACT at high school
level-NationalMeritScholars-AdvancedPlacementCourses.
•Schoolsofferavarietyofacademicexperiences:Collegepreparatory,traditionalprograms,multi-level
flexible programs to accommodate learning differences and abilities, Special Education, Technology
programs.
• Schools offer diversified programs of extracurricular and co-curricular clubs and organizations in
academics,theArts,Athletics,SpiritualLifeandCommunityService.
ACCREDITATION
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All schools affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Memphis are accredited by AdvancEd Association of
Colleges and Schools, Council on School Accreditation and Improvement (SACS/CASI). The Catholic
SchoolsOfficeisresponsibleforensuringthatallschoolsadheretothestandardsandfollowtheprocess
foraccreditationassetforthbytheCatholicSchoolsOffice.
TECHNOLOGY:BecauseLearningTakesPlaceinaGlobalSociety
•TheAdministrationandFacultyateachschoolsitedevelopaplanwithintheoverallframeworkand
needsattheirschool.
• Training and professional development of all school personnel in the use of technology and the
implementationofTechnologyintothecurriculumarevitalpartsoftheplans.
•Grants,donations,fundraisersandoptionalmeanshaveaffordedeachschooltheimplementationof
allfourphasesofthetechnologyplanwhichincludeswiring,hardware,software,andtraining.
• All schools meet Diocesan technology standards/policies and are in a continual process of
enhancement.
WELCOME
DearHolyRosaryParents,
Onbehalfoftheadministration,facultyandstaff,Iwelcomeyoutoanewschoolyear.Duringthis
schoolyearitisourgoaltoprovideallstudentswithaneducationthatwillpreparethemtobe
successfulinlife;theirlifenextyear,fiveyearsfromnowandonintothedistantfuture.Weareproud
ofallofourgraduatesandwhattheyhaveaccomplishedintheirlives.Thistypeofsuccesscanonlybe
achievedthroughhardwork,cooperationanddedication.
Thestudentsneedtoadoptanattitudeofachievement,whichcanonlytakeplacethroughhard
work.Knowledgeisnotobtainedbytakingtheeasyroute.Ourstudentsmuststrivetodowhatittakes
togainthatknowledge.Sometimesitmeansacouplehoursstudyingthatmathconcepttheyjustdon’t
get,othertimesitmeanswritinguntilyourfingershurt.Idon’tmeanthatwewillgivethemsomuch
worktheywillbestayingupallnighttofinish,butsometimes,tosucceed,wehavetoputinalittleextra
effortsowecanmasterthatdifficultconcept.Weaskourstudentstopushthemselvesfurtherthan
theythoughttheycouldgo.
Fromtheparentsweneedcooperation.HolyRosaryparentshaveagreathistoryofcooperation.
Thisschoolwouldnotbetheinstitutionitiswithoutthehelptheyhaveprovidedovertheyears.Weask
thatyoucontinuethattraditionofcooperationsowecanmakeHolyRosaryevenbetterandsowecan
continuetoproducethetypeofstudentswhothriveinhighschoolandbeyond.Parentsplayavitalrole
intheeducationoftheirchildrenandwewanttocoordinateoureffortswithyousoweworkforthe
samegoal.Forourveteranparentsweaskthatyoureachouttoournewparents/familiesandshow
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themwhatitmeanstobeamemberofHolyRosary.Takeprideinwhatyouhavehelpedtobuild.We
askourparentsforcontinuedsupportofourstudents,administration,facultyandstaff.
Ourfacultyandstaffhavetoshowanundyingdedication.Intoday’ssocietyschoolsareaskedtodo
muchmorethanteach.Attimeswefindourselvescaringforourstudentsinregardstotheirhealth,
theirnurturing,theirsociallifeandthelistgoeson,allthewhileprovidingalearningenvironmentinthe
classroomandtryingtogetallthestudentstosucceed.Dedicationisonequalityanyteacherata
Catholicschoolmusthavetoaccomplishallthatisaskedofthem.Weaskourfacultyandstaffto
dedicatethemselvestoHolyRosaryandtheirstudents.
Throughalltheactivities,classesandeventsthatgoonduringtheschoolyearwemustalways
rememberthereasonthisschoolexists,JesusChrist.Heisthemodelforallofus,sowewill
continuouslyputChristatthecenterofthoseactivities,classesandevents.Thankyouforjoiningusfor
thisjourneythroughtheschoolyear2014-15.
Sincerely,
DarrenMullis
Principal
GENERALINFORMATION
SCHOOLCALENDAR2016-2017
August10,2016...................................................................................FirstDayofSchool(1/2day)
August15,2016…………………………………………………………………………….……SchoolClosed–Holyday
September5,2016................................................................................SchoolsClosed(LaborDay)
October7,2016....................................................................ProfessionalDay–(SchoolsClosed)
October10,2016...................................................................................FallBreak(SchoolsClosed)
November1,2016……………………………………………………………..………………..SchoolClosed–HolyDay
November11,2016………………………………………………..Parent/TeacherConferences(SchoolClosed)
November23-27,2016……………………...................................SchoolsClosed(ThanksgivingBreak)
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December8,2016……………………..………………FeastoftheImmaculateConception(Schoolclosed)
Dec.16(1/2day)-Jan.2,2017....................................................SchoolsClosed(ChristmasBreak)
January3,2017.......................................................................................................ClassesResume
January16,2017...................................................Dr.MartinLutherKingHoliday(SchoolsClosed)
February17,2017……………………………………………………………………………GrandparentsDay(HalfDay)
February20,2017.........................................................................President’sDay(SchoolsClosed)
March13-17,2017............................................................................SpringBreak(SchoolsClosed)
April13-17,2017………………………………………………………………………NoonDismissal–EasterHolidays
May19,2017...................................................................................................FieldDay(HalfDay)
May26,2017.......................................................................................LastDayofSchool(HalfDay)
SCHOOLSCHEDULE
The length of the school day shall meet accreditation requirements and be determined at the school
leveltopermitreligiousinstruction,whichisrequireddailyforallstudents.Theschoolscheduleshall
alsoprovidefordailyprayerandregularcelebrationoftheEucharisticLiturgy.
1-REGULARSCHEDULE
Arrival
CafeteriaOpens
MiddleSchoolstudentsallowedupstairs
FirstBell
TardyBell
HomeroomEnds
7:00AM
7:45AM
7:55AM
8:00AM
8:10AM
2:30PM
3:00PM
Dismissal
3and4YearOldPreschool
Kindergarten-8thGrade
2-EVERYTUESDAYSCHEDULE
Arrival-same
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Dismissal
3and4YearOldPreschool
Kindergarten-8thGrade
2:00PM
2:30PM
3-HALFDAYS
Arrival-same
Dismissal
3and4YearOldPreschool
Kindergarten-8thGrade
11:30AM
12:00PM
NOTICE:Theschoolisnotopentoreceivestudentsbefore7:00am.
Outdoordismissalusuallylastsuntil3:20andanystudentnotpickedupby3:20pmwillbe
takentoafterschoolcaretowaitfortheirride.From3:20-4:00PM(2:50onTuesdays),a$5.00charge
willbeassessed.After4:00PM,regularAfterSchoolCarefeeswillapply.
MASSSCHEDULE-Everyweek
Tuesday-
Wednesday-
Thursday-
Friday-
Grades3,4,5
Grades6,7,8
Grades1,2(KindergartenafterChristmas)
Grades2-8(FirstGradeafterChristmas)
ARRIVALANDDISMISSALPOLICY
Allparentsandstudentsareexpectedtofollowalldirectionsspecifiedbythehandbookandsupervising
teachers.Thesedirectionsareforthesafetyofeveryone.
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Allparentsmusthavetheirnameclearlydisplayedinthefrontrightwindshieldoftheirvehicle.
NoleftturnintoHolyRosarytravelingwestonParkAvenue.
Inthemorning,studentsinPreK3/4-KaretobedroppedoffonParkAve.Anycarpoolersor
siblingsmayalsogetoutinfrontaslongastheyareready.
Todropoffyour1st-8thgradechild,proceedinthecarlineanddrivetothefarthestexittokeep
trafficflowing.Thisallowsmorethanonecartounload.Ifyouchoosetoparkyoumustescort
yourchildintotheschoolbuilding.Nochildshouldwalkintheparkinglotwithoutanadult.
Intheafternoon,ALLstudentsmustbepickedupintheparkinglot.Alldriversshouldfollowthe
carlinealongthecurbonParkAvenueturningintotherightlaneintotheparkinglot.Pleasebe
courteous.Ifyouchoosetopark,youmayturnintotheleftlane,parkandwalkuptogetyour
child.Teachershavebeeninstructednottoallowchildrentocrossthecarlinewithoutanadult.
StudentsmaynotbepickeduponIvy.
Pleaseremembertoallowextratraveltimeduringinclementweather.
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CONTACTINFORMATION
SchoolOffice–901-685-1231
Principal-DarrenMullis–[email protected]
AssistantPrincipal–AnneGardino–[email protected]
SUPERVISIONOFSTUDENTS
Studentsshallbesupervisedduringtheentiretimetheyareontheschoolpremisesduringtheschool
dayandforschoolactivities.
CHILDABUSEANDNEGLECT
As required by state law, schools officials, personnel, employees or board members who have
knowledge or reasonable suspicion of child sexual abuse, child abuse or child neglect will report such
knowledgeorsuspiciontotheDepartmentofChildren'sServicesand/ortoappropriatelawenforcement
officials. Such reports involving child sexual abuse that is known or suspected to have occurred on
schoolgroundsorwhilethechildwasunderthesupervisionorcareoftheschool,willalsobereported
totheparent(s)orguardian(s)ofthestudent.
TheprincipalshallimmediatelyinformtheSuperintendentandDirectorofHumanResourceswhoshall
initiate the investigation procedure established by the Diocese. Visits from the Department of Human
Servicesaretobeexpected.FullcooperationshouldbeaffordedtotheDepartmentrepresentativeafter
propercredentialsarepresented.
Students are encouraged to discuss with their school counselors any knowledge or suspicion of such
abuseorneglect.
DRIVING/PARKINGONSCHOOLPROPERTY
Drivers will not exceed 15 MPH, drive recklessly on school property or use cell phones or other
electronicdeviceswhiledriving.Parkingispermittedonlyisdesignatedparkingareas.
USE/PROTECTIONOFSCHOOLFACILITIES/PROPERTY
Students are expected to care for and protect all school property and to compensate the school for
damages resulting from the loss, destruction or defacement, whether willful or accidental, of school
property. Willful destruction or defacement of school property will also subject a student to
appropriatedisciplinaryprocedures.
Scheduling for the use of any school facility must be requested and coordinated with the school
principal. School facilities shall not be used by individuals or groups holding views contrary to the
teachingsoftheCatholicChurch.
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COMPLAINT/GRIEVANCEPROCEDURE
The Diocese desires that problems be solved at the most direct level whenever possible. Parents or
studentsshouldfirstattempttoresolveconflicts,concernsorcomplaintsregardingclassroomissuesor
otherstudentswiththeteacherorotherstaffpersoninvolved.Iftheissueisnotresolved,theparentor
studentshouldattempttoresolvetheissuewiththeprincipal.
If the issue remains unresolved, the parent or student may file acomplaint with the pastor for parish
schoolsortheSuperintendent.
ACCEPTABLEUSEOFTECHNOLOGYRESOURCES
Students and their parents must annually agree to the school's acceptable use policy prior to the
studentusingschooltechnologyresources.
CELLPHONES/ELECTRONICDEVICES
Student possession of electronic devises, video games, iPods, MP3 players, cameras or other personal
electronic devices on school property or at school related functions is prohibited. Some schools may
allowcellphonestobecarriedbystudentsbutmustbeturnedoffandstoredinpurses,backpacksor
othercontainersduringschoolhours.Violationofthepolicywillresultinconfiscationoftheelectronic
device,whichwillbereturnedonlytoaparentorguardian.Multipleoffenseswillresultinconfiscation
ofthedeviceuntiltheendoftheschoolyear.
Students are prohibited from photographing or video-recording students or school personnel without
theirspecificpermission.Violationofthispolicymayresultinsuspensionorexpulsionatthediscretion
oftheprincipal.
SMOKE-FREEENVIRONMENT
Smoking and the use of tobacco products in school facilities or on school grounds, including inside
vehiclesonschoolpropertyisprohibited.CatholicSchoolsandtheircampusesarenon-smokingareas.
During athletic events, smoking is not permitted in the seating areas or the areas around the playing
fields.
LOCKSANDLOCKERS
Likeotherschoolproperty,studentsareexpectedtocareforandprotectlockersandtocompensatethe
school for damages resulting from their destruction or defacement, whether willful or accidental.
Willful destruction or defacement of lockers will also subject a student to appropriate disciplinary
procedures.
All students will secure their lockers with combination locks given to them by the school. All
combinationswillbeonfilewiththeschool.Schoolofficialsmayinspectlockersatanytime.
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The school is not responsible for lost or missing personal items whether stored in the locker or
elsewhere.
SEARCHESANDINSPECTIONS
Students should have no expectation of privacy on any school property, including but not limited to
lockers and desks, or in electronic devices or backpacks, bookbags or other containers brought onto
schoolpropertyortoschoolevents.
Lockersanddesks,providedforstudentuse,arethepropertyoftheschoolandaresubjecttosearchor
inspection at any time. School administrators or their designees may search students' personal
possessions,includingbutnotlimitedto,backpacks,bookbags,purses,andelectronicdevicesifneeded
toinvestigateapotentialviolationoflaworofDiocesanorschoolpolicyorrule.
Astudentmaybesubjectedtophysicalsearchwhennecessarytopreservetheorder,discipline,safety,
supervision or education of students. Such searches shall be conducted in private by a school
administratororadministrator'sdesigneewhoisofthesamegenderandwithanadultwitnesspresent
unlessanemergencycircumstancepreventscompliancewiththisrequirement.Ifillegalorcontraband
materialsarefound,theywillbeturnedovertoappropriatelegalauthorities.
SCHOOLMEALS
Becausechildrenlearnbestwhenwellnourished,allstudentsarerequiredtoeatlunch.Studentsmay
bringalunchfromhomeorbuyahotmealfromthecafeteria.Nosoftdrinksareallowedinasack
lunch.
HolyRosarystudentsareexpectedtousepropertablemannersandrefrainfromboisterousbehavior
duringlunch.Eachhomeroomisresponsibleforcleaningtheareaaroundtheirtable.
Thecafeteria’sautomatedlunchpaymentsystemhasbeensetupforfamilyaccounts.Allchildrenina
familychargelunchitemstothesameaccount.Atthebeginningoftheschoolyearweareaskingall
familiestodepositaminimumof$50.00intotheiraccount.NoticeswillbesentthroughRenwebby
emailwhenyouraccountbecomeslow.Intheeventthatyouraccounthasanegativebalance,your
childwillbeallowedtobuylunchormilkbutnotextraitemsjustforthatday.Thenegativebalance
shouldbetakencareofbythenextday.Ifyourbalancefallsbelow$30.00yourchildwillbegivenan
alternativelunch.Endoftheyearreportcardswillbehelduntilallmoneyduethecafeteriaispaid.
TELEPHONEUSE
Schooltelephonesarereadilyavailableforstudentusewithteacherorschoolpersonnelpermission.
Studentsarenotallowedtouseschooltelephoneswithoutpermission.Schoolpersonnelwillassist
studentsinanemergency.Cellphonesarenotpermittedoncampusduringschoolhours.Anycell
phoneusedduringschoolhourswillbeconfiscatedandmustbepickedupintheprincipal’sofficebya
parent.
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TEXTBOOKS
Hardboundtextbooksandotherinstructionalmaterialsarerentedtostudents.Rentalcostisincludedin
thebookfees.Studentsaresolelyresponsibleforthecareandappearanceoftextbooks.Booksmust
becoveredatalltimes.Bookcoversthatbecomewornortornmustbereplacedimmediately.
Studentsarechargedfordamagedbooksandmaterials.Thechargeforamissingordestroyedtextbook
istheretailreplacementcost.Whenatextbookislost,thestudenthasfivedaystopayforthebookand
receiveareplacement.Duringthisfivedayperiod,thestudentmaymakeacopyofhis/herhomework
assignmentsforanominalcost.Eachtextbookmustbeturnedinattheendoftheschoolyear.Ifa
bookislostordamaged,thestudentisresponsibleforthereplacementcostofanewbook.
Withadeposit,recommendationfromtheteacheroradministration,andadiagnosedlearning
disability,anextrabookorsetofbooksmaybeclaimedbyaparentforuseathomeifextrabooksare
available.Thesebookswillbecheckedoutthroughtheschoolofficeandreturnedtotheofficeatthe
endoftheschoolyear.
CLASSPARTIES
Classpartiesareplannedforthefollowing:FeastoftheHolyRosary,Halloween,Valentine’sDay,
Christmasandendoftheyear.Nobirthdaypartiesareallowedforanygrade;however,birthdaytreats
maybegivenforgrades3K-5onlyduringlunchorsnack.Partyinvitationsmaybepassedoutatschool
onlyiftheyaregiventotheentireclassortoallboysorallgirls,otherwisetheymustbemailed.
FOODALLERGIES
Studentswithfoodallergieswillbeaccommodatedtotheextentpracticalfortheschool.Theparentor
guardianshouldnotifytheschoolinwritingofthestudent'scondition.
LOSTANDFOUND
Studentsorotherswhofindclothing,jewelry,books,moneyorotherarticlesshouldturnthoseintothe
schooloffice.Lostitemswillbereturnedifownershipisidentifiable.Ifownershipisnot identifiable,
itemswillbekeptandmaybereclaimedbyownerswhoaccuratelydescribethem.Itemsnotreclaimed
bytheendoftheschoolsemesterwillbediscardedorcharitablydonated.Allstudentpropertyshould
belabeledforeasyidentification.
PARENTS
SERVICEOPPORTUNITIES
Parents are considered partners of the school in the education of their children. In addition to
encouraging their children in good study habits and proper sleep, nutrition and exercise, parents are
encouragedtovolunteertheirtimeinanyofthefollowingways:
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• Assistinginthelibraryorcafeteria
• Servingasclassroomroommothers/dads
• Assistingwithspecialevents
• Fund-raising
CHANGEOFADDRESSOROTHERCONTACTINFORMATION
Achangeofaddress,phonenumber,e-mailaddressorothervitalcontactinformationshouldbemade
through the parent’s RenWeb portal. Contact information must be current and correct to insure
appropriate communication between the school and parent or guardian in both emergency and nonemergencycircumstances.
PARENT/TEACHERCONSULTATIONS
Teachers and parents or guardians are encouraged to communicate throughout the school year by
phone,writtennotesorletters,e-mails,textmessages,on-sitemeetingsornewsletters.Socialmedia
shouldnotbeusedforsuchexchangesbetweenteachersorotherschoolofficialsandparents.Parents
whodesiretomeetwithteachersorotherschoolpersonnelshouldschedulethemeetinginadvance.
Importantinformationmaybealsoviewedontheschoolwebsite,holyrosarymemphis.org.
PARENTINVOLVEMENT
Thefirstandprimaryeducatorsofchildrenaretheirparents.Parents shouldsupporttheeducational
aims of the school and participate in school meetings and programs that are designed to establish a
partnershipwithparents.
Mother’s Club is open to all female guardians of students and they meet the fourth Tuesday of every
month.Men’sClubisopentoallmenoftheparishandtheymeetthethirdThursdayofeverymonth.
VOLUNTEERCONFIDENTIALITY
Volunteersmustsignaconfidentialityagreementpriortoserviceinorfortheschool.
VOLUNTEERDRIVERS
Totransportstudents,acopyofthevolunteerdriver'svalidlicenseandproofofinsurancemustbeon
fileintheschooloffice.Volunteerdriversmustalsosignavolunteerdriveragreementacknowledging
thattheywillfollowalltrafficlaws,willneverleavestudentsunsupervisedandwillnottalkortexton
theirphonewhiledriving.
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ENROLLMENT
APPLICATION
Tobeconsideredforenrollment,applicantsmustsubmitafullycompletedapplicationform―available
intheschoolofficeoronline―alongwiththefollowing:
• Birthcertificate
• BaptismcertificateifCatholic
• Proofofup-to-dateimmunizations
• Copyofcurrentreportcard
• Copyofmostrecentstandardizedtestscores
AGESOFATTENDANCE
1.AchildenteringPreK3intheCatholicschoolsshallbenolessthanthreeyearsofagebyAugust15th
inaccordancewithstatelaws.AchildenteringPreK4intheCatholicschoolsshallbenolessthanfour
yearsofagebyAugust15thinaccordancewithstatelaws.AchildenteringKindergartenintheCatholic
schoolsshallbenolessthanfiveyearsofagebyAugust15thinaccordancewithstatelaws.Nochildshall
beeligibletoenterfirstgradewithouthavingattendedanapprovedkindergartenprogram.
2.AchildenteringfirstgradeintheCatholicschoolsshallbenolessthan6yearsofageonorbefore
August15.Anytransferpupil,legallyenrolledasafirstgradepupilinanotherstate,whowillbesixyears
ofagenolaterthanDecember31ofthecurrentschoolyear,makingapplicationforadmission,shallbe
enrolledintheCatholicschool.
ADMISSIONSANDPLACEMENT
Catholic schools do not discriminate by race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, disability or
religious persuasion in admitting students, although Catholic students are given an admission priority.
Religiousinstructionandparticipationofallstudentsinreligiousactivitiesarerequiredforallstudents
enrolledinCatholicschools.
AnystudentattendingaCatholicschoolwithintheDioceseofMemphismustlivewithparentsorlegal
guardians,orthosepersons,whohave,inwriting,beendelegatedtoactasparentsorlegalguardiansin
unusualcircumstances.
TheprincipalofaCatholicschoolinconsultationwiththesuperintendentshallhavetheauthoritytoask
a student to withdraw from school if he/she is residing in a home where natural/foster parents, legal
guardians,orthose,whohave,inwriting,beendelegatedtoactasparentsorlegalguardiansinunusual
circumstances,donotalsoreside.
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PriorityofAcceptance
ApplicationsforadmissionsofprospectiveHolyRosarystudentswillbeconsideredinthefollowing
orderofpriority:
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Preference in admission is given to Catholic students belonging to Holy Rosary Parish
andsiblingsofcurrentstudents.
ChildrenofCatholicfamiliesoutsideofHolyRosaryParish.
Childrenofotherfaiths.
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*Oncetheschoolyearhasbegunonlystudentstransferringfromoutoftownwillbeconsideredfor
admissionunlesspriorapprovalfromtheprincipalhasbeenobtained.
AdmissionProcedureforNewStudents
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Tour-dispenseinformation
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Collectstudentdata(testscores,reportcard,evaluations,etc.)
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Takeanentrancetest(ifnecessary)
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ParentswillmeetwiththePrincipal
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Middleschoolstudentsmustbeinterviewedbyadministration
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Filloutregistrationcard
Registration
Registration for returning students is held in the spring. The registration fee prior to March 15th is
$100.00forreturningstudentsinPreK-3througheighthgrade.AfterMarch15th,theregistrationfeeis
$200.00.
The registration fee for new students is $500.00 per child. $300.00 of this fee goes toward you’re
tuition.Theregistrationfeeisinadditiontoregulartuitionandisnon-refundable.
StudentPlacement
TheAdministrationasksthatparentsnotrequestparticularteachersorclassmatesforthecomingyear.
Theadministrationbelievesthattheschoolisinthebestpositiontodeterminetheteacherandclass
compositionthatwillbestserveeachindividualstudentandeachcollectiveclass.Asignificantamount
ofevaluation,conferring,andstudyisdonepriortoeachstudent’splacement.Inaddition,composing
classenrollmentsandmatchingstudentswithparticularteachersinvolvesagreatmanyvariablesthat
arebestcoordinatedbytheadministrationandfacultyoftheschool.Informationthatisconfidential
oftenisinvolvedintheclassplacementprocess.Therefore,theadministrationdoesnotguarantee
specificclassplacement,norcantheadministrationguaranteecompletesatisfactionregardingclass
composition.Theadministrationappreciatesyourunderstandingandtrustinthismatter.
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TUITIONANDFEES/FINANCIALASSISTANCE
Currenttuitionandfeesareavailableontheschoolwebsite,holyrosarymemphis.org.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Information and application forms may be
obtainedintheschooloffice.
HEALTHEXAMINATIONSANDIMMUNIZATIONS
HolyRosaryParishSchoolrequiresthatproofofahealthexaminationandproofofimmunizationsof
studentsbeprovidedinaccordancewiththeregulationoftheTennesseeDepartmentofEducation
(HealthRuleChapter1200-14-1-.29).
TheTennesseeDepartmentofPublicHealthrequiresthateverystudentinPreschool3and4be
immunizedwiththefollowing:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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7.
3dosesofDPTvaccineorTD2.
3dosesofPoliovaccine
3dosesofInfluenza
1doseofPneumococcalconjugatevaccine
1doseofMMR
1doseofVaricella(chickenpox)
1doseofHepatitisA
TheTennesseeDepartmentofPublicHealthrequiresthateverystudentinKindergartenthroughgrade
12beimmunizedwiththefollowing:
1.
4dosesofDPTvaccineorTD9.
2.
4dosesofpoliovaccine,finaldosemustbeadministeredafterthefourthbirthday.
3.
2MMR’s
4.
3dosesofHepatitisB
5.
2dosesofVaricella(chickenpox)orhistoryofthedisease
6.
2dosesofHepatitisA
7.
3dosesofInfluenza
8. 1doseofPneumococcalconjugatevaccine
Thenecessaryproofofhealthexaminationandimmunizationformisavailablefromthestudent’s
personalphysician.NostudentwillbeallowedtoattendclassesafterSeptember30th,untilsuchtimeas
his/herupdatedhealthformhasbeenturnedintotheschooloffice.
Parentsaretonotifytheschoolofficeimmediatelyifachildcontractsacommunicabledisease.
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TRANSFER
Any student transferring from another Catholic school must be clear of all financial obligations and in
goodstandingatthepreviousschool.
Thefollowingmaterialswillberequesteddirectlyfromapriorschoolwhenapupilappliesfortransfer
intotheschool:
• PermanentRecordCard
• HealthRecord
• AchievementTestScores
• BaptismalRecord(Catholic)
• Studentwithdrawalform
• Lastreportcard
Transferrecordswillnotbeacceptedfromtheparentorpupil.
WITHDRAWAL
Transfer records requested by another school will not be released for students who have financial
obligations to the school. Health records must be released to parents if requested. All other records
willremainwiththeschoolorwillbetransferreddirectlytotheschoolinwhichthestudentenrolls.
STUDENTWITHDRAWALONGROUNDSOFPARENT/GUARDIANBEHAVIOR
Normally a child is not to be deprived of a Catholic education or otherwise penalized for actions of
parents.However,intheinstancewhereparents/guardiansdetrimentallyimpacttheschool’sabilityto
effectively serve its students, the parents/guardians may be requested to remove their child from the
schoolforANYofthefollowingreasons:
• Refusaltocooperatewithschoolpersonnel;or
• RefusaltoadheretoDiocesanorlocalpoliciesandregulations;or
• Interferenceinmattersofschooladministrationordiscipline.
• Misconductatanyschoolfunctionincludingsportingevents.
In all cases, reasonable effort to elicit the minimum requisite parental/guardian cooperation shall be
made and documented. The principal must verify that parents/guardians were informed to terminate
theinappropriatebehaviorandtocooperatewiththeschoolandtheconsequenceforfailuretodoso.If
sucheffortdoesnotcorrectthesituation,thenafterconsultationwiththesuperintendent,theprincipal
mayrequiretheparents/guardianstowithdrawthechild.Documentationsignedbytheprincipaland
parents/guardians as well as any other information or evidence of consultation with the
parents/guardiansonthemattermustberetainedonfile.
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TEXTBOOKSANDSUPPLIES
Textbooks,eitherprintorelectronic,willbeissuedtoorpurchasedbyallenrolledstudents.Students
willreimbursetheschoolforlossofordamagetotextbooksorelectronicequipment.Parentsare
responsibleforallotherschoolsupplies.Alistofrequiredsupplieswillbeissuedbytheschool.
ATTENDANCE
ABSENCES/TRUANCY
Studentsareexpectedtobepresentfortheentiretimeschoolsareinsessionaccordingtotheschool
year. Attendance will be checked and recorded daily for all students. Whenever a student must be
absentfromschool,aparentorguardianmustcalltheschoolofficebefore9:00amtoreportthereason
fortheabsence.Writtenexcusesshallberequiredandfiledforallabsences.
Absencesmustbedocumentedbyanotefromaparentorhealthcareprofessionaltobeconsideredas
excused.Studentswithexcessiveabsenteeismwillbeconsideredtobetruant.Astudentwhohasbeen
absentforfive(5)daysmustpresenttheschoolwithacertificatefromahealthcareprofessional.
EXCUSEDABSENCE
Astudentmayreceiveanexcusedabsenceforthesereasons:
1.
Personalillness,aswellasseriousillnessordeathofsomeoneintheimmediatefamily.
2.
Medicalappointments-Onlymedicalappointmentsofanemergencynaturewillbeallowedas
excusedabsences.
3.
Funerals-Studentswillbeexcusedtoattendfuneralsoffamilymembers.
4.
Arequiredcourtappearanceofthestudent.
5.
Exceptionalcases-Anexcusedabsencemaybegivenforunusualorexceptionaloccasionsupon
receiptofaletterandafterconsultationwithandapprovalinwritingbytheprincipal.
Anexcusedabsenceentitlesthestudenttomakeupallworkandtestswithinthesamenumberofdays
absent(2daysabsent-2daysmakeuptime),withnopointsdeductedfromthenineweekgrade.When
theabsencesexceedfiveconsecutiveschooldays,theparentandteachershouldagreetoadeadlinefor
thesubmissionofthework.
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UNEXCUSEDABSENCE
Astudentwhoisabsent,forreasonsotherthanstatedabove,isconsideredtruant,inaccordancewith
Tennesseestatecompulsoryattendancelaw.Thisisamajordisciplinaryoffense.Thestudentwillnotbe
allowedtomakeupmissedclassworkortests.Theschoolisundernoobligationtoprovidemake-up
workorspecialtestingarrangementsforunexcusedabsencesduetoreasonssuchasvacation.
School officials will contact the CSO as soon as a child has missed ten (10) non-excused days whether
consecutiveornon-consecutive.TheschoolwillsubmittotheSuperintendentawrittenreportincluding
the child and parent names, address with zip code and phone number; child’s date of birth; school’s
name,addresswithzipcodeandphonenumber;nameandofficialtitleofpersonmakingthereportand
notationofhowmanydaysaremissedwithindividualdates.
LATEARRIVAL/EARLYDISMISSAL
Tardiness is disruptive to the learning environment and should only occur under exceptional
circumstances.Studentsarrivingatschoolorclassafter8:00a.m.areconsideredtardyandmustreport
totheofficetoobtainanadmissionslip.Studentswhoarrivelatetoschoolmustbesignedintoschool
by their parents or guardians in the school office with a reason for the exceptional circumstance.
Excessive tardiness or tardiness without reasonable excuse will subject the student to appropriate
disciplinaryprocedures.
Tardinesstoclassisnotpermittedandwillsubjectthestudenttoappropriatedisciplinaryprocedures.
Earlydismissalwillnotbepermittedwithoutspecificwrittenpermissionoftheparentorguardian.
Studentswholeaveschoolearlymustbesignedoutintheschoolofficebyaparentorguardian.Your
childwillnotbereleasedtoafriendorrelativewithoutyourpermission.
EMERGENCYSCHOOLCLOSURESORDELAYS
Theclosure,delayedopeningorearlydismissalofschoolduetoinclementweatherorforotherreasons
shallbeannouncedthroughtelevisionandradiooutletsandwillalsobesentviatheRenWebautomated
notificationsystem.Pleasedonotcalltheschool.Besureandlistentotherecordedmessagewhenyou
receiveacall.
VISITINGTHESCHOOL
Toensurethesafetyofourstudents,allvisitorsmustsigninwiththeschoolsecretaryandbeissueda
visitor’sbadgetobewornwhileoncampus.
Visitorsshouldnotinterruptclassesorexpectunannouncedconferencesduringschoolhours(7:40-
3:20).
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Nostudentispermittedtoleaveschoolgroundsduringschoolhourswithoutaparentorguardian
exceptbypermissionoftheprincipalorhisdesignees.
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICINTEGRITY/DISHONESTY/PLAGARISM
StudentsofHolyRosaryParishSchoolareexpectedtoreflecttheattitudesandbehaviortraitsofyoung
Christianmenandwomen.Honestyandasenseofdutyarethevaluesexpectedanddemandedofeach
student.Asaresult,cheatingwillnotbetolerated.Cheatingincludescopyingtheworkofothersor
allowingotherstocopyyourwork(whethertestorhomework)andplagiarism.Anyformof
communicationbetweenstudents,duringatest,willbeconsideredcheating.Anystudentguiltyof
cheatingwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionfromtheprincipal.
Theadministrationreservestherighttomakedecisionsand/orchangesregardingdisciplinaryactions.
LEARNINGLABPROGRAM
TheLearningLabprogramisasupportserviceforthosestudentsingrade1-8experiencingsignificant
academicdifficulty.Studentenrollmentinthisprogramwillbedeterminedbyevaluatingthestudent’s
pastandpresentacademicachievement,performanceondiagnosticeducationaltesting,presenceof
clinicallydiagnosedlearningstyledifferencesandotherfactorsthatmaybepertinenttotheindividual.
Thisprocessmaybeinitiatedbytheclassroomteacher,parentsoradministrationandmustbeagreed
onbyallparties.Grades1-4learninglabisapull-outprogramforReadingandMath.Grades5-8
learninglabisofferedforstudentsneedingacademicassistanceinReading,Grammar,andMath.There
isafeeforstudentswhoareenrolledintheprogramforgrades5-8.
CHASTITYEDUCATION
Catholic schools shall have an age appropriate program in educating the students in the dignity of
humansexualityandthevirtueofchastity.
Catholic Schools shall implement the AIDS curriculum published by the National Catholic Educational
Association.
GUIDANCE/COUNSELINGSERVICES
TheschoolGuidanceProgramisdesignedtoassiststudentsinself-assessment,goalsetting,educational
adjustment,andcareeropportunities.
TheGuidanceServicesProgrammayinclude:
• Orientationtotheschoolanditsprograms;
• Counselingforindividualsandgroupswithnecessaryreferralservices;
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Recordingstudentdataforevaluationandplacementofstudents;and
Providingsafeschool/childprotectioncurriculumandtraining.
Parentsmaycontacttheschoolcounselorwithindividualconcernsatanytime.
PSYCHOLOGICALSERVICES
A list of resources for psychological services for students is available upon request of the parent or
guardian.
REPORTINGSTUDENTPROGRESS
Communicationswithparentsshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto;progressreports,standardizedtesting
results,teacherassessments,parent-teacherconferencesandperiodicperformancereports.
Intheabsenceofacourtordertothecontrary,theschoolshallprovidethenon-custodialparentwith
access to the academic records and other school related information regarding the student. The
custodialparenthastheresponsibilityofprovidingtheschoolwithanofficialcopyofthecourtorder.
GRADINGPOLICIES
ReportcardsforgradesKthrough8willbedistributedeverynineweeks.Inaddition,amidterm
progressreportwillbesenthomeatfourandahalfweeksbeforethereportcardsforallstudentsin
grades1through8.Allreportswithafailinggrade(D’sorU’s)mustbesignedbytheparentand
returnedtotheschool.Ifareportcardislost,therewillbea$6.00chargeassessed.
Overduetuitionorotherfees/fineswillresultinreportcardsbeingheldintheschoolofficeattheendof
theschoolyear.Thesereportcardsmaybepickedupintheschoolofficewhenpastduefinancial
responsibilitieshavebeenmet.
REPORTCARDGRADINGSCALES
ReportCardsforKindergarten
ThefollowingscaleisusedforprogressinKindergarten:
VG-VeryGood
G-Good
S-Satisfactory
N-NeedsImprovement
InsomeareasthefollowingmarkingcodeisalsousedforKindergartenandindicatestheprogressofthe
studentaccordingtohis/herownability:
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+Indicatesstudenthasdemonstratedskillorbehavior
-Indicatesanareawheremoreimprovementortimeisneeded
Nomarkindicatesanareathathasnotyetbeenevaluated
ReportCardsforGrades1-2
Thefollowingscaleisusedforallsubjectsaswellasworkandstudyhabitsandsocialattitudesingrades
1-2:
E-ExcellentProgress
G-GoodProgress
S-SatisfactoryProgress
N-NeedsImprovement
U-UnsatisfactoryProgress
ReportCardsforGrades3-8
Thefollowingscaleisusedforallacademiccoursesandspecialtyclassgradesforgrades3-8:
GradePointAverages
100-93 A-
92-86 B-
85-76 C-
75-70 D-
Below70U- MissingWorkI-
Excellent
VeryGood
Average
BelowAverage
Unsatisfactory
Incomplete
Allreportcardsprovidespaceforcommentsfromteachersaswellasparents.
HONORROLL(GRADES4-8)
Principal’sHonorRoll-AllA’s;nogradebelow“S”inconductandeffort
FirstHonorRoll-A’swithupto2B’s;nogradebelow“S”inconductandeffort.
SecondHonorRoll-AllB’sorbetter;nogradebelow“S”inconductandeffort
6THTHROUGH8THGRADESTUDENTSERVICEHOURS
Allsixth,seventhandeighthgradestudentsarerequiredtoparticipateincommunityserviceinorderto
graduatefromHolyRosaryParishSchool.Twodateswillbegivenwhenservicehoursaredue.All
servicehoursmustbeturnedintotheservicehourcoordinator.Atotalofthirty(35)hoursofservice
arerequiredforgraduation(5hoursforsixthgrade,10hoursforseventhgradeand20hoursforeighth
grade).
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FivehoursmustbeearnedbyallsixthgradestudentsbetweenthefirstdayofschoolinAugustandthe
lastdayofAprilinthesixthgradeschoolyear.Sixthgradehoursmustbeacombinationofchurchand
communityhours.
TenhoursmustbeearnedbyallseventhgradestudentsbetweenthefirstdayofschoolinAugustand
thelastdayofAprilintheseventhgradeschoolyear.Seventhgradehoursmustbeacombinationof
churchandcommunityhours.
Thesehoursmaynotbeearnedbeforethefirstdayoftheseventhgradeyearexceptwithpermission
fromtheprincipal.
Promotiontotheeighthgradewillbewithheldpendingthecompletionofserviceandturningin
documentationofhoursbeforethefinaldategiven.Nomorethan10hoursmaybeaccumulatedbya
studentinseventhgrade.Hoursover10maynotbecarriedovertotheeighthgradeyear.
Aminimumoftwentyhoursmustbeearnedbyalleighthgradestudentsbetweenthelastdayofthe
seventhgradeschoolyearandtheendofApriloftheeighthgradeschoolyear.Halfoftheseservice
hoursmustbeturnedintotheservicehourcoordinatorbymid-December.Studentsmayturnintheir
hoursastheyfinishthem.
Onlytenhoursmaybeaccumulatedduringthesummervacationperiodbetweenseventhandeighth
grade.
Fifteenhoursmustbeaccumulatedin“community”serviceprojectsnotrelatedtothestudent’schurch
affiliation.
Fifteenhoursmustbeaccumulatedin“church”serviceprojectsdirectlyrelatedtothestudent’schurch
affiliation.
Ifastudentdoesnothaveachurchaffiliation,fifteenhoursmaybeaccumulatedthroughservicetoHoly
RosaryParishSchool.
Nomorethantenhoursmaybeaccumulatedinanyoneproject.
AlistofapprovedprojectswillbeprovidedbyHolyRosary.Projectsproposedbystudentsmustbe
approvedbytheservicehourcoordinator.
Allprojectsmustbeunderapprovedadultsupervision.
Noprojectmaybenefitthestudentorhis/herfamilyinanyway.
AChristianServiceAwardwillbegiventotwostudentswhohaveexcelledintheirefforttocomplete
theirservicehours.
PleaserefertotheChristianServiceHandbookformoredetails.
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ACADEMICPROBATION
Students who are retained or who receive failing grades for more than two core subjects in any one
termshallbeplacedonacademicprobation.Academicprobationarystatuswillberemovedwithinone
year by appropriate promotion or achievement of passing grades or the student will be subject to
dismissalfromtheschoolatthediscretionoftheprincipal.
ACADEMICDISMISSAL
Studentswhofailtoremoveprobationarystatuswithintwoyearswillbedismissedfromtheschool.
PROMOTIONANDRETENTION
LowerSchool-Grades1-5
Astudent’sfailureofanytwoofthefollowingsubjectswillconstitutefailureofthegrade:Math,
Reading,andEnglish.
MiddleSchool-Grades6-8
Anystudentfailingtwoormoremajorsubjectareas(English,Reading,Religion,Math,Science,Social
Studies,ForeignLanguage-7thand8th)inthefinalyearaveragewillnotbepromotedtothenextgrade
levelorinthecaseofeighthgradenotreceiveadiploma.Inplaceofadiplomaacertificateof
attendancewillbeawarded.Any7thor8thgradestudentwhoisnotpromotedmustcontinuetheir
educationinanotherschoolduetoacademic,socialandemotionalissues.Everystudentwillbe
requiredtotaketwoyearsofaforeignlanguage.AllsixthgradestudentswilltakeLatin.Seventhgrade
willchooseFrenchorSpanishandwillberequiredtotakeitfortwoyears.Exceptionstothiswillbe
dealtwithonanindividualbasisfollowingdocumentedevidenceofalearningissuethatsignificantly
impedesthelearningofaforeignlanguage.
Retention of a student in any grade for a second time is not permitted. No student shall be retained
morethantwiceduringtheentireelementaryschoolyears.Ifdeemednecessary,retentionshalloccur
withintheprimarygrades.
Prolonged absences are not a basis for retention. If a student’s achievement is affected due to these
absences, retention may be necessary. Otherwise, alternatives may be pursued prior to the final
decision,suchas,homeboundtutoring,supervisedstudyand/orsummerschool.
When the possibility of retention exists, parents shall be notified by the end of the first semester.
Confirmationofretentionshallbecommunicatedinwritingtoparents.
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CEREMONIESANDOBSERVANCES
"AChristianeducationmustpromotearespectfortheStateanditsrepresentatives,theobservanceof
just laws, and a search for the common good. Therefore, traditional civic values such as freedom,
justice, the nobility of work and the need to pursue social progress are all included among the school
goals,andthelifeoftheschoolgiveswitnesstothem.Thenationalanniversariesandotherimportant
civic events are commemorated and celebrated in appropriate ways in the schools of each country.”
Catholic Schools shall give recognition to civic observances that are regarded as significant by the
community.
CatholicschoolsshalldisplaytheUnitedStatesflagon,near,orinschoolbuildingsduringtheschoolday
andatothertimesdeemednecessary.AUnitedStatesflagshallbeineachclassroom.
FIELDTRIPS
School sponsored field trips shall have an educational purpose. Field trips shall be confined to instate
tripsexceptwiththepermissionoftheSuperintendent(orPastorataparishschool).
The Diocesan field trip permission form shall be used in all schools. The Diocesan policy for volunteer
driversshallbefollowed.
Fieldtripsareprivilegesaffordedtostudents.StudentsareexpectedtohonorHolyRosaryrulesfor
studentconductatalltimes.Properdressisalwaysrequired;alldresscoderegulationsapplywhileon
fieldtrips.Studentswhofailtosubmitasignedpermissionslipwillnotbeallowedtoparticipateinthe
fieldtrip.Telephonecallswillnotbeacceptedinlieuofasignedform.
Anyonewhoisvolunteeringtodrivechildrenotherthantheirownwillneedtofilloutthedriver’s
insuranceform.Automobilessuchaslimousinesarenotpermittedtobeusedastransportationfora
fieldtrip.Nochildmaybetransportedinacarwithanytypeofopeningonthetoporsidesunlessitis
completelyclosedup.Thisincludesjeeps,convertibles,andcarswithsunroofs.Seatbeltsmustbe
providedandusedforeachchildinyourcar.Carseatsmustbeprovidedforstudentswho,becauseof
heightorweight,arerequiredtouseonebylaw.Noextrastopsshouldbemadeduringthefieldtrips.
Nosmallchildrenorsiblingsmaygoalongwithparentsorchaperonesonfieldtrips.
Safetyofchildrenandschoolliabilityshallbemajorconsiderationswhenarrangingfieldtrips.
Whenapprovedovernightclasstripsareforstudentsingradesfivethroughtwelve(5-12)onlyandshall
berequestedbytheprincipalandapprovedbytheSuperintendent.
TECHNOLOGY
TheuseoftheInternetisaprivilege;studentswillbeexpectedtocomplywithallguidelinesforInternet
useasdirectedbythefacultyandadministration.AdetailedStudentInternetUsepolicywillbesentto
parentswhennecessary.
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GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS
Inordertograduate,astudentmusthavecompletedormasteredtheworksatisfactorilyineachofthe
core subjects, i.e. Religion, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. Service hours must be
completed.
GRADUATIONCEREMONIES
Graduation ceremonies for students completing kindergarten shall not be conducted. Recognition
programsareappropriate.
Graduation ceremonies for students completing grade six in a Pre-K through 6 school shall not be
conducted.Aspecialliturgyorassemblyonthelastdayofschoolrecognizingthosestudentscompleting
the sixth grade is appropriate. Elaborate arrangements, such as the use of caps and gowns, are not
permitted.
Diocesan School graduation for eighth grade shall be a simple and appropriate religious service.
Outstandingstudentachievementmayberecognizedatthistime.
Graduation exercises for high school shall be arranged by the principal in consultation with the
Superintendent.Graduationpartiesshallnotbesponsoredbytheschool.
STUDENTRECORDS
Schools shall keep an up to date cumulative record of each pupil from kindergarten through grade
twelve.Theserecordsshallbetypedorwritteninblackink.
Thefollowingrecordsshallbekeptforeachstudentinthe
cumulativefolder:
• *Initialapplicationformsandstudententrancetest
• *BirthCertificate
• *ReadingandMathematicsRecords
• *AchievementTestScores
• *Health/immunizationRecords
• Transferinformationandrecords(ifappropriate)
• *Baptismalandsacramentalrecords
• Emergencyinformationonstudent
• Custodyinformation
*Indicatesinformationforwardedtoanotherschool
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Allrecordsshallbekeptinafireprooffileintheschoolofficeandmaynotbetakenfromtheoffice.All
recordsareconfidentialandshallremainthepropertyoftheschool.
Ifaschoolshouldclose,allrecordsshallbesenttotheCatholicSchoolsOffice.
TRANSCRIPTREQUESTS
Transcriptrequestsmustbesubmittedtotheschoolsecretaryatleasttenschooldayspriortothedate
bywhichtherecipientrequiresthedocuments.
RESEARCHANDSURVEYS
Outsideorganizationswillnotbepermittedtoconductresearchinvolvingtheschooloritsstudents
withoutwrittenpriorpermissionfromtheSuperintendent.Guidelinesandproceduresassetforthby
theSuperintendentmustbefollowed.
STUDENTBEHAVIOR
STANDARDSOFCONDUCT
Learningproperself-disciplineisanimportantpartofeducation.Consistentandfirmguidelinesare
necessarytomaintainapositivelearningenvironmentandtoprovideforthesafetyofall.Disciplinary
measureswillbeenforcedifproperconductandorderlinessisnotmaintained.
StudentsofHolyRosaryParishSchoolaremembersoftheHolyRosaryparishfamilyandareexpectedto
conductthemselvesinsuchamannerastoreflectfavorablyonthemselves,theirparents,theschool
andtheparishatalltimes.HolyRosarystudentsrespectthemselvesandothers,andextendthisrespect
tothecommunity,theenvironmentandthepropertyofothers.
STUDENTCONDUCTGUIDELINES
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Reporttoschoolandtoclassesontime.
Remainseatedunlessotherwisepermittedbytheclassroomteacher.
Refrain from talking to other students during instruction unless otherwise permitted by the
classroomteacher.
Reporttoclasswithallnecessarybooks,materialsandsupplies.
Walkinhallwaysinanorderlymanner.
Studentswilldemonstraterespectforteachersandstudentsatalltimes.
Studentswillrefrainfromtheuseofimproperlanguage.
Studentswilldemonstraterespectforthepropertyoftheschoolandothersatalltimes.This
includesrefrainingfromthedestruction,theftorvandalismofpropertybelongingtotheschool,
oranyotherperson.
The possession, use, purchasing, selling and/or dispensing of illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco
products on school premises or at any school function (on or off the Holy Rosary campus) is
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strictlyforbidden.Anystudentguiltyofanyviolationofthisprovisionwillbesubjecttosevere
disciplinary action. Proper authorities will be contacted. Further, professional counseling
and/ormedicaltreatment,attheparent’sexpense,maybewarrantedanddirected.
The possession of weapons, realistic weapon look-a-likes, any item intended for use as a
weapon or fireworks on campus or at any school function is strictly prohibited (T.C.A. 49-64201).Anystudentfoundwithsuchitemswillbesubjecttoseveredisciplinaryaction.Inthe
case of weapons, proper authorities will be contacted. Possession of matches and lighters is
also prohibited. If a student is found with these items, said items will be confiscated and the
studentwillbesubjecttodismissal.
Fighting is prohibited at Holy Rosary Parish School. Physical confrontation of any kind is
unacceptable behavior. Every student participating in a fight will be subject to disciplinary
action.Thisactionmayincludeautomaticoutofschoolsuspensionfor3days,andaconference
withtheparentswillberequiredforthestudenttoreturntoschool.
Gambling on campus or at any school function is prohibited. Any student found guilty of this
offensewillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.
Electronic devices including laptop computers, iPods, cellular phones, etc. are not allowed on
campus during regular school hours. The use of radios, compact disc players, and electronic
games are not permitted. Items will be confiscated and may be reclaimed by a parent or for
repeated offenses items may be reclaimed at the end of the year. Any exception to this rule
mustbeapprovedbytheprincipal.
Studentsmaynotsellitemsforpersonalprofit.Onlyitemsrelatingtoschooleventsthathave
beenapprovedbytheprincipal.
Anystudentwhoengagesinsexualharassmentorbullyingshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,
up to and including expulsion or dismissal. Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome
sexualadvance,physicalcontact,orunwelcomeverbalorphysicalconductofasexualnature.
Bullyingisdefinedasaggressivebehaviorthatisintentionalandthatinvolvesanimbalanceof
power or strength. The school is committed to providing a safe learning environment so
students will have the ability to reasonably participate in and benefit from the school’s
educationalprograms.
Astudentlunchistheonlyfoodallowedinlockers.
Chewinggumoncampusisprohibited.
eBOOKREADERS(KINDLES/NOOKS
Students will be allowed to bring eBook readers (Kindles/Nooks) to school for use in the classroom
setting. Students will not be allowed to play games or use the eBook reader for purposes other than
those prescribed by the classroom teacher. Any student bringing an eBook reader must sign the
acceptableusepolicy,alongwiththeirparents,beforebringingtheeBookreadertoschool.Thisform
shouldbeturnedintotheschoolofficefordocumentationofyourunderstandingofthepolicy.Students
maynotaccesstheInternetorplaygamesontheeBookreadersduringschool.Failuretoadheretothe
school rules will result in confiscation of the eBook reader. The eBook reader will be given to
administrationandreleasedtotheparentafter48hours.
Any student who brings an eBook reader to school assumes all responsibility for the eBook reader.
eBook readers are not required by the school so it is the student’s and parent’s choice to bring it to
school. Any loss of or damage to the reader is not the responsibility of the school. This policy only
appliestoeBookreaders.Cellphones,laptops,iPadsorotherelectronicdevicesarestillagainstschool
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SOCIALNETWORKING
Socialnetworkingsites(Facebook,MySpace,Twitter,etc.)areblockedonourcampus.Ifyouusesocial
networkingsitesoutsideofschool,exercisecarewithpersonalprofiledataandpostedcontentto
ensurethatinformationdoesnotreflectpoorlyonyourself,yourpeers,yourfamilyoryourschool.Any
contentthatreflectsnegativelyontheschoolisstrictlyprohibited.
Studentsandparents/guardiansareprimarilyresponsiblefortheappropriateandethicaluseof
technology,especiallyinthehome.However,HolyRosaryreservestherighttoimposeconsequences
forinappropriateusethattakesplaceoffcampusandoutsideschoolhours.Inappropriateuseincludes
harassment,useoftheschoolname,remarksdirectedtooraboutteachers,offensivecommunications
andsafetythreats.
SCHOOLBUSSTANDARDSOFCONDUCTFORFIELDTRIPS
• Studentsmustbeseatedwhileabusisinmotion.
• Studentsmustsitintheirassignedseatsifsuchassignmentsaremadebytheteacher.
• Hitting,pinchingorotheraggressiveconducttowardothersisprohibited.
• Students must keep personal items out of the aisle and otherwise out of the way of other
passengers.
• Studentsmaynottakeorotherwisedisturbthepropertyofotherpassengers.
Inordertopromotesafetyandsecurityofstudentsandtransportationpersonnel,videocamerasmay
be used to monitor student behavior on school vehicles transporting students to and from
extracurricularactivities.
DISCIPLINARYPROCEDURES
Discipline shall be considered an aspect of moral guidance, an outgrowth of self-discipline, and not
simplyaformofpunishment.
HolyRosaryParishSchool,inconjunctionwiththeDioceseofMemphis,reservestherighttotake
disciplinaryactioniftheadministrationfeelsthatsuchactionisinthebestinterestofthestudentand/or
theschoolcommunity.Aconferencewiththeappropriateschoolauthority,theparentsandthestudent
isalwaysrequiredincasesconcerningseriousdisciplinaryaction.Departmentalizeddisciplineplanswill
bereviewedbytheteachersduringparentorientation.Classroomteachersareexpectedtodealwith
classroominfractionsinareasonablemanner.
Thefollowingbehaviorsareinviolationofschoolpolicyandareclassifiedunderdifferentlevels:
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Offenses-Level1
Excessivetalking
Gum/foodinclass
Inappropriatelanguage
Outofuniform
Nohomework/unprepared
Leavingclassroomwithoutpermission
Tardyforclass
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Disrespectforproperty(schoolorstudent’s)
Disrespectforteacher/student(wordsorgestures)
Cheating
Forgery
Stealing
Pushing/shoving,anyinappropriatephysicalcontact
Jeopardizingsafetyofselfand/orothers
Inappropriateelectronics(cellphones,iPods,etc.)
Bullyingincludingcyberbullying
Repeatedlevel1offenses
Other
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Fighting(blatantphysicalconduct)
Leavingschoolpropertywithoutparent/schoolapproval
Possessionoruseofdrugs,cigarettes,oralcohol
Possessionoruseofmatches,lighters,orfireworks
Anythreatofhealthtoothers
Possessionoruseofillegalweapons
Pornographicmaterial
Repeatedlevel2offenses
Other
Disciplinaryactionsmayincludebutarenotlimitedto:
SilentLunch
Lossoffieldtripprivileges
Timeoutatrecess
Lossofassemblyprivileges
Nobreak
Payingrestitution
Detention
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SaturdaySchool($30fee)
Suspension(principal’sdiscretion)
CommunityService
Expulsion(principal’sdiscretion)
Corporalpunishmentisnotpermittedbyanyoneonschoolproperty.
Imposingacademicconsequencesasameansofdisciplineisnotpermitted.
Reinforcements/Rewardsfornoconductreferralsinagivenmonth:
TennisShoeDay
NoHomeworkPass
DifferentTie/NoVestDay
JeansDay
EatwithFriendsDay
PicnicatPark
EatOutsideDay
SUSPENSIONOREXPULSION
Thefollowingoffensescommittedbystudentsarepotentialreasonsforimmediateexpulsionor,inless
serious cases, suspension, pending a principal’s conference with the parent(s) and/or guardian(s).
Expulsionofastudentshallrequiretheconsultationofthepastorand/orSuperintendent.
Thislistshallnotbeconsideredexhaustive:
• Disobedience,insubordinationordisrespectforauthority
• Languageorbehaviorwhichisimmoral,profane,vulgarorobscene
• Use,sale,distributionorpossessionofdrugs,alcoholoranyotherlegallycontrolledsubstance
• Injuryorharmtopersonsorpropertyorseriousthreatofsame
• Unauthorizedabsenceorcontinuedtardiness
• Assaultwith,orpossessionof,alethalinstrumentorweapon
• Serioustheftordishonesty
• Outrageousscandalousorseriousdisruptivebehavior
• Habituallackofeffortleadingtoacademicfailureinclassroomwork
• Conduct at school or elsewhere which would reflect adversely on the Catholic school and the
Church
• Consistentdisrespectforotherstudentssuchassexualharassmentofanotherstudent
• ViolationofInternetcodeofethicsortheacceptableusepolicy
• Photographingorvideo-recordingstudentsorschoolpersonnelwithoutpermission
Studentswhoaregivenanin-schoolsuspensionwillberequiredtoreporttoschooleachday.Students
whoreceiveanout-of-schoolsuspensionwillnotbeallowedontheschoolgroundsoratschoolevents
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duringthetimeoftheirsuspension.Inbothcases,studentsmustcompleteallclassworkandtestsfrom
thedaysofsuspension.
BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING/DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT/HAZING
Studentsareexpectedtorespectandprotectthedignityandworthofeachindividualwithoutregardto
race,gender,color,nationalorethnicorigin,disabilityorreligiouspersuasion.Bullying,includingcyberbullying,discrimination,harassmentorhazingofstudentsisstrictlyprohibited.
Physical aggression, verbal, written or graphic expression, social isolation and alienation or other
behaviorstargetingindividualsareformsofviolencethatarenotacceptable.Thesebehaviorsmay:
• Physicallyharmastudentordamageastudent’sproperty;
• Knowinglyplaceastudentorstudentsinreasonablefearofphysicalharmtothe
studentordamagetothestudent’sproperty;
• Causeemotionaldistresstoastudentorstudents;or,
• Createahostileeducationalenvironment.
Studentswhoengageinsuchbehaviorswillbesubjecttomandatorycounseling,suspensionfromschool
activitiesand/orschool,orexpulsionatthediscretionoftheprincipal.Theschoolmaydiscipline
studentsforoff-campusbehaviorifsuchbehaviorcreatesahostile,intimidatingorthreatening
environmentforoneormorestudentsorifsuchbehaviorsubstantiallydisruptstheorderlyoperationof
theschool.
Studentswhofeelvictimizedbyorwhohaveknowledgeofsuchbehaviortowardastudentorstudents
shouldreportthattotheschoolcounselororprincipal.Confidentialityofthereportwillbemaintained
tothemaximumextentpermittedwithinthecontextofanappropriateinvestigationandresponseby
the school. Retaliation against those who report or who participate in an investigation is strictly
prohibited. Students who deliberately submit false reports will be subject to appropriate disciplinary
consequences.
When appropriate, such behavior will be reported to law enforcement. Parents are encouraged to
report threats of violence or harm to their children to law enforcement, particularly if perpetrated
electronically.
DRESSCODE
SCHOOLUNIFORMREQUIREMENTS
Studentattiremustpromotehumandignity,cleanliness,andgoodhealth.
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HolyRosarystudentsarerequiredtowearwell-maintainedschooluniformsatalltimes.Uniformsaresold
throughParkerUniformCompanyandbrochuresareavailableintheschooloffice.Anyquestionsregarding
theuniformpolicyshouldbedirectedtotheschooladministration.
Allofyourchild’sbelongingsshouldbelabeledinpermanentinkwithhis/herfullname.Thisincludes
coats,jackets,sweaters,shoes,uniforms,lunchboxes,backpacksandanythingelsethatisbroughtto
school.
Extenuatingcircumstanceswhichpreventastudentfromwearingtheschooluniformmustbeexplained
inwritingbytheparentandverifiedbyanadministratorbeforethestudentreportstoclass.Any
studentsdressedinappropriatelywillbeaskedtocalltheirparent/guardiantobringproperattirefor
schoolimmediately.Theadministrationreservestherighttosendhomeanystudentwhodoesnot
complywithuniformregulations.
3AND4YEAROLDPRESCHOOL
PreschoolstudentsshouldwearanavyblueParkeruniformshirtwithanyshorts,pants,skirtsorskorts.
Anavybluepolodressisavailableforgirlswhichistobewornduringthewarmmonths.Tennisshoes
arepreferred–noflipflopsorbacklessfootwear.Pleaseensurethatyourchildhasasweaterorjacket
forcoolweatherandaraincoatforrainydays.
KINDERGARTEN
KindergartenboysandgirlsshouldwearthelightblueHolyRosarypolostyleshirtswithnavyblueor
jeanshortsinthesummerornavybluepantsorjeansinthewinter.Whiteornavybluecrewsocksand
tennisshoesshouldbeworn.Nocowboyboots,cleats,rollerskateshoesorsandals.Pleaseensurethat
yourchildhasasweaterorjacketduringcoolweatherandaraincoatforrainydays.
REGULATIONSFORBOYSUNIFORMS
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LightblueHRpolostyleshirt,longorshortsleeve-gradesK-5.
Light blue button down collared shirt, long or short sleeve(no emblems, logos, or designs) -
grades6-8.
Undershirtsareoptionalbuttheymustbesolidwhite-grades1-8.
Navybluecardiganorv-necksweater-nologos,designs,oremblems-grades1-8.(Optional)
Navy blue fleece jackets (can be purchased at Parker) - grades 1-8. Certain spirit shop
sweatshirtsandnavybluewindbreakersmayalsobeworn.Thesearetheonlyjacketsallowed
tobeworninaclassroom.
Navyblue,brownorblackbelt-grades1-8(Ifpantshavebeltloops,abeltmustbeworn).
Navyblueorblackmid-calfcrewsocksmustbewornwithlongpants-grades1-8.
***Noshortanklesocks.***Whitemid-calfsocksmustbewornwithtennisshoes.
Lightcoloredbuckstyleshoes,WallabeesorSperry’s-(grades1-5maywearthesliponstyle).
ShoesmaybepurchasedatParkerUniform.
Navystripedtie-grades6-8(purchaseatParkerUniformCompany).
HolyRosaryP.E.uniform-grades1-8.Sweatshirtsandsweatpantsarerequiredduringwinter
after daylight savings time changes and must be worn over the P.E. shorts and shirt. P.E.
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uniforms must be purchased at Parker Uniform Company. P.E. uniforms must be well
maintained - no cut off edges, elastic removed or writing. P.E. uniforms may be worn in the
classroom on P.E. day. White mid-calf socks must be worn with tennis shoes. No sweatshirts
maybewornbeforedaylightsavingstimechangesinthefallorafteritchangesinthespring.
Hair-clean,neatlycombed,naturalcolor,abovethecollarandears.Norattails,Mohawksor
shaveddesigns.
Jewelry - one watch, one ring, one religious medal worn inside shirt. No earrings, bracelets or
necklaces.
Tattoos,bodypiercingsorwritingonbodiesorclothingwillnotbepermitted.
REGULATIONSFORGIRLSUNIFORMS
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Uniformskirt(nomorethan2inchesabovethemiddleoftheknee)-grades6-8.
Norollingoftheskirtwaistbandisallowed.
Lightblueblouse,longorshortsleeve(PeterPancollar)grades1-5.
Lightblueblouse,longorshortsleeve(mustbepurchasedatParker)grades6-8.
Navybluesweaterorsweatervest-grades6-8-REQUIREDafterdaylightssavingstime.
Navybluelonguniformpants-(noemblemsordesigns)wintermonthsonly-navybluesweater
orHRsweatshirtmustbewornwithpants-grades1-8.
Navybluecardiganorv-necksweater(nodesignsoremblems)optional-grades1-5.
Navybluefleecejacket(canbepurchasedatParker)-grades1-8.Certainspiritshopsweatshirts
andnavybluewindbreakersmayalsobeworn.Thesearetheonlyjacketsallowedtobewornin
aclassroom.
Blackandwhitesaddleoxfords-grades1-8(grades1-5maywearthesaddleoxfordstyleKeds).
Whitecrewsocks-noshortanklesocks.
Navyblueorblacktights(coldweather)-grades1-8.Noleggings.
Lightbluelogoturtleneck(optional)-grades1-5.
HolyRosaryP.E.uniform-grades1-8.Sweatshirtsandsweatpantsarerequiredduringwinter
after daylight savings time changes and must be worn over the P.E. shorts and shirt. P.E.
uniforms must be purchased at Parker Uniform Company. P.E. uniforms must be well
maintained - no cut off edges, elastic removed or writing. P.E. uniforms may be worn in the
classroom on P.E. day. White mid calf socks must be worn with tennis shoes. No sweatshirts
maybewornbeforedaylightsavingstimechangesinthefallorafteritchangesinthespring.
Hair-clean,combed,simplystyledandnaturalcolor.Nodyeinghairadifferentcolorthanyour
naturalcolor.Nofeathersorbeadsallowedinhair.
Nomakeupisallowed.
Jewelry - one watch, one ring, one pair of stud earrings in the earlobe only, religious medal
(wornunderblouse).
Nofingernailpolish.
Tattoos,bodypiercingsorwritingonbodiesorclothingwillnotbepermitted.
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OPTIONALFALL/SPRINGUNIFORM
Duringdaylightsavingstime,studentsingrades1-5havetheoptionofwearingnavyblueuniform
walkingshortswhichmaybepurchasedfromParkerUniformCompanyandaretobewornwiththeHRS
poloshirt.Whiteornavybluemidcalfcrewsocksmustbewornwiththeshorts.(Noshortsocks!)
JUNIORHIGHCASUALDAY
OnFridaysjuniorhighstudentsmayweartheirgrayHolyRosarypoloshirtwiththeiruniform
pants/skirt.ShirtsmaybepurchasedatParker.Someareavailableattheuseduniformsale.
OPTIONALDRESSDAYS
Atsometimeduringtheyearanoptionaldresscodemaybepermitted.Thesedresscodesareas
follows:
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Anysolidcolordresstrousers(trousersmustfitandbewornatthewaist).
Coordinatingbelt.
Collareddressshirt.
Tiesareoptional.
DressShoes(nobacklessstylefootattireorcowboyboots).
MidCalfCrewsocks(noshortanklesocks).
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Properlyfittingskirt,slacksordress(nomorethan2inchesabovetheknee).
Blouseorsweater
Dressshoes(noheelsorbacklessstylefootattireorcowboyboots)
JeansDay
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Solidcolorjeansorkhakicasualslacksthatfit(nooversizedpants)wornatthewaist.
Coordinatingbelt.
Shirtorblousewithsleeves.
Solidorstripedt-shirts-noinappropriatewordingorpictures.
Tennisshoesoruniformshoes.
MidCalfCrewsocks(noshortanklesocks).
Tightclothingofanykindisnotappropriateforschoolandshouldnotbewornforanyreason.
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SCOUTUNIFORMS
Boyandgirlscoutsmayweartheiruniformtoschoolondayswhentheymeetafterschool.Scoutshorts
mustcomplywiththewalkingshortsregulationsandcanonlybewornduringthedaylightsavingstime.
EXTRACURRICULARACTIVITIES
ATHLETICTEAMS
ElementarySchoolsmakeuptheP.A.A.HighSchoolmajorsportsaredesignatedbyTSSAA.
Theschoolsshallcomplywiththerulesandregulationsgoverningathleticswhichhavebeenestablished
bytheappropriateaccreditingand/orapprovalagencyandanyathleticassociationstowhichtheschool
belongs.
TheHolyRosaryMen’sClubprovidesservicesforallofthesportsteams.Sportsincludesoccer,football,
basketball,baseball,softball,golf,crosscountry,volleyball,swimming,andcheerleading.
CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS
HolyRosaryoffersavarietyofclubsandorganizations,includingbutnotlimitedtoBetaClub,Student
Council,ArtClub,Yearbook,DramaClub,MathCounts,TechClub,ChessClub,Scouts,andSt.Vincentde
Paul.
SCHOOLSAFETY
Generally accepted practices that promote the safety of students while in the custody of schools are
followed. The practices are based on civil law, regulations from the State of Tennessee, and
recommendedproceduresfromtheDiocesanOfficeofRiskManagement.
VISITORSTOCAMPUS
Visitorstotheschoolcampus,includingparents,mustimmediatelyreporttotheschoolofficeandmust
register in the visitor log and receive a visitor's badge before proceeding to any other part of the
campus.Visitorsmustdisplaythebadgeatalltimesonschoolproperty.
SAFETYCOORDINATORS
Students or parents with concerns about school security may contact the school safety coordinator
appointedbytheprincipaleachschoolyear.
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Theschoolsafetycoordinator'sresponsibilitiesincludebutarenotlimitedto:
• Cooperationwiththeprincipaltoinsurethesafetyofthestudents;
• Maintain the required notebooks concerning safety, blood-borne pathogens, hazard
communication,andasbestos;
• Conductthemonthlysafetyevaluationofthefacilitiesandtheproperty;
• CooperatewiththeDiocesanRiskManagerinimplementingregulationsissuedbytheinsurance
companyandOSHA;
• Inspecttheschool’semergencybagsforappropriatesupplies;
• AttendthemeetingscalledbytheDiocesanRiskManager;
• Conductdrillsasrequired.
EMERGENCY/CRISISPROCEDURES
Theschoolprincipalistheprimaryoverallmanagerofanyemergency/crisissituation.Theprincipalwill
follow the procedures outlined in the most recent edition of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Emergency Response Handbook. The principal is responsible for activating the school's Internal
Response Team and for communicating with the Superintendent and students involved, parents of
those students, faculty, office staff, custodial staff, and the media. The principal will plan and execute
crisistrainingforstaffandannualretrainingoftheInternalResponseTeam.
Theseemergencyproceduresshallbereviewedwiththefacultyduringtheinservicedaysbeforeschool
begins.
Theschoolwillmaintainemergencyinformationforeachstudentintheschooloffice.
Anemergencykitisavailableineachclassroomandareawhichisusedbythestudents.Thecontentsof
thesekitsshallconformtotherequirementsissuedbytheDiocesanRiskManager.
Evacuationproceduresandroutesshallbepostedineveryclassroomandareasusedbythestudents.
Responsibilitiesofparents:
Provideacompletedemergencyformforeachchildwithaccurateandspecificinformationconcerning
themedicalneedsofeachchild.
Notifytheschoolimmediatelywhenthereisachangeinyouremergencyform.
Informyourchild(ren)whoisauthorizedtopickthemupinanemergency.
Teachyourchild(ren)tolistentoinstructionsandcooperatewithschoolofficials.
Reviewtheseguidelineswithallfamilymembersandauthorizedemergencyadults.
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Responsibilitiesofstudents:
Childrenshouldknowwhoisauthorizedtopickthemupinanemergency.
Practicethedropandcoverprocedure.
Followinstructionsfromschoolofficials.
Discussquestionsabouttheseprocedureswithadults.
Intheeventofadisaster,pleasecomplywiththefollowingprocedures:
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Schoollineswillbeneededforemergencyuse.Informationwillbeprovidedthroughour
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Childrenwillbeevacuatedtotheplaygroundassoonaspossible.
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Leavethedrivewayandparkinglotopenforemergencyvehicles.
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Pickupyourchildrenassoonaspossible.Yourchildwillonlybereleasedtoaparentor
authorizedadult.Childrenwhowalkorridebikestoschoolwillremainoncampusuntilsigned
out.
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Atthediscretionoftheadministration,childrenmaybetransferredtoanemergencypublic
evacuationshelter.Thelocationoftheemergencyshelterwillbepostedattheschool.Youwill
pickupyourchildatthedesignatedshelter.
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WhenthereisanillnessgoingthroughHolyRosarywhichaffectsone-thirdofourstudentbody,
faculty,andstaff,wewilldismissschoolthefollowingday.(Seesectiononillnesspolicy)
FIREDRILLS
Firedrillsshallbeheldatleastonceamonth.Thefirstfiredrillwillbeconductedwithinthefirsttwenty
school days. Teachers will take roll books with them during the drills in order to have an accurate
accountofallstudentspresent.
Thebuildingfirealarmshallbeoperatedduringthedrilltofamiliarizealloccupantswiththedistinctive
soundofthefirealarm.Bellsignalstosignifytheexitandreentryofthebuildingduringafiredrillwill
beexplainedtostudentspriortothefirstfiredrilloftheschoolyear.
Allstaffmembersshallbeinstructedonthealarmsystemandthemannerofactivatingit.
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A record of all fire drills shall be kept on the emergency drill form and shall be available to the fire
inspectorsuponrequest.
TORNADODRILLS
Atornadodrillwillbeconductedwithinthefirsttwentyschooldaysandatleastoncemoreduringeach
schoolyear.Abattery-operatedweatherradioineachschoolofficeismaintainedinoperatingorderin
theschooloffice.Arecordofalltornadodrillsshallbekeptontheemergencydrillform.
EARTHQUAKEDRILLS
Earthquakedrillswillbeconductedatleasttwiceeachschoolyear.Arecordofallearthquakedrillsshall
bekeptontheemergencydrillform.
WEATHEREMERGENCIES
CatholicschoolsshallfollowthewarningsanddirectionsgivenbytheNationalWeatherServiceinthe
eventofaweatheremergency.
BOMBTHREATS
ProceduresintheDiocesanCrisisManagementHandbookwillbefollowedintheeventofatelephoneor
writtenbombthreat.TheprincipalwillimmediatelynotifytheCatholicSchoolsOfficeofsuchathreat.
INSPECTIONS
Quarterly safety inspections will be conducted by school personnel. The insurance company will
conductyearlyinspectionsofthefacilitiesandgrounds.Annualasbestosinspectionsshallbeconducted
schoolsthatcontainasbestos.
OSHAREGULATIONS
Catholic schools shall comply with the OSHA standards on blood-borne pathogens and hazard
communicationandanyotherstandardsissuedwhichapplytotheschool.Theschoolsshallalsocomply
withtheDiocesanproceduresestablishedtocomplywiththesestandards.
ALCOHOL,DRUGSOROTHERCONTROLLEDSUBSTANCES
With the exception of medication administration as permitted by Diocesan policy, students may not
possess,sell,beundertheinfluenceoforotherwiseusealcoholordrugsonschoolpropertyoratschool
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related activities. Possession of controlled substances will be reported to proper law enforcement
authorities.
Randomdrugtestingisrequiredatthehighschoollevel.
WEAPONS/DANGEROUSINSTRUMENTS
Studentpossessionofanyweaponordangerousinstrumentthatcouldbeusedasaweapononschool
property or at school related functions is prohibited. The possession of a weapon or weapons will be
reportedtotheproperlawenforcementagencies.
HEALTHSERVICES
ILLNESSDURINGTHESCHOOLDAY
Theparentorguardianwillbenotifiedwhenastudentbecomesillduringtheschoolday.Thesecretary
andtheparentorguardianwilldeterminewhetherthechildshouldbedismissedtogohome.Students
who are seriously ill or who constitute a danger of spreading illness to others will be expected to be
pickedupbytheparentorguardian.Studentsshouldnotreturntoschoolfortwentyfourhoursafter
experiencingafever,vomiting,diarrheaorrash.
WhenthereisanillnessgoingthroughHolyRosarywhicheffectsone-thirdofourstudentbody,faculty,
andstaffwewilldismissschoolthefollowingday.Thiswillbedoneforseveralreasons.First,togive
thosewhoareillsometimetoconcentrateonrecoveringwithoutworryingaboutmakingupwork.
Second,tokeeptheillnessfromaffectingthosestudentswhohavenotyetbeensick.Lastly,togivethe
schooltimetoridtheclassroomsofanygermsthatmaybepresent.
MEDICALEMERGENCIES/ACCIDENTS/INJURIES
Accidentsreportedonschoolpropertyshallbereportedimmediatelytotheprincipalorpastor.Areport
shallbewrittendescribingtheaccidentandfollowupcare.TheDiocesanaccidentreportformshallbe
used.Acopyofthereportshallbekeptpermanentlyintheschool.Ifprofessionalmedicalservicesare
required, a copy of the report shall be sent to the Catholic Schools Office and the Diocesan Risk
Manager.
MEDICATIONPOLICYANDFORMS
AMedicationAdministrationformisavailableintheschooloffice.
Administrationofmedicationduringschoolhours,onschoolpropertyorwhileattendingschoolevents,
must be medically necessary. Students may not receive or take any medication unless a Medication
Authorization Form is completed and signed by the parent/guardian and, for prescription medications
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andoverthecountermedications,byahealthcareprofessional(physician,nursepractitioner,physician
assistantordentist)whoislicensedtopracticeinTennessee.Thefollowingconditionswillapply:
1.AnewMedicationAuthorizationFormisrequiredatthebeginningofeachnewschoolyearoratany
timetherearechangesinthemedicationoritsadministration,includingitsdiscontinuation.
2.AseparateMedicationAuthorizationFormmustbecompletedforeachdifferentmedication.
3.Theparent/guardianmaycompletethehealth-careprovidersectionfornon-prescriptionmedication.
4. A physician's order and specific parental consent are necessary for self-carry/self-administration of
emergencymedicationssuchasinhalersorEpipens.Anoticesignedbytheschoolprincipalauthorizing
a student to self-carry/self-administer medication will be kept by the student at all times on school
property,duringtheschoolday.
5.Medicationmustbedeliveredtotheschoolbytheparent/guardian,orinspecialcircumstances,by
another responsible adult approved by the parent/guardian. Such approval shall be in writing and
submittedtotheschoolinadvanceofdelivery.
6. All medications provided to the school must be in the original container and labeled by the
pharmacist with the student's name, name of medication, dose, frequency, method or route of
administration and any special instructions, including but not limited to adverse effects that may
reasonably be expected and contraindications to administering the medication. Non-prescription
medication must be in the original container with the manufacturer's label intact and clearly labeled
with the student's name. The parent/guardian assumes full responsibility for maintaining a current
supplyandtheappropriatetransportationofmedication.
7. Medication delivered to the school will be recorded by student name, medication name, date of
delivery, quantity delivered and expiration date. Medication will be stored in a secure location
accessible on an as-needed basis. The principal or principal's designee will reconcile the supply of all
medication with the administration logs no later than the third school day of each month. Under no
circumstances are students allowed to have any kind of medication in their possession except for
inhalersthathavebeenregisteredintheschooloffice.
8. Staff members who assist in the administration of medication will maintain a log of such
administration.Medicationlogswillbesignedbythestaffmember.
9.Thefirstday'sdosageofanymedicationmustbeadministeredathomebeforeitwillbeadministered
byschoolpersonnel.
10.Theschoolprincipalwilldesignateamemberoftheschoolstafftoadministerthemedication.Staff
members will be trained to verify that the administration is consistent with instructions on the
authorizationformandmedicationcontaineratthetimeofeachadministration.
11. A staff member chaperone will be assigned to carry medication (other than self-carry/selfadminister medication) that must be administered during a field trip or other off-campus event. The
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staffmemberwillberesponsiblefortheproperstorageandadministrationofthemedicationwhileoff
campus.
12.Theparent/guardianwillbenotifiedifstudentsfailtoreportfororrefusetoacceptadministration
ofmedicationthathasbeenauthorizedbytheparentand,ifrequired,thehealthcareprofessional.
13. Medication prescribed on an "as-needed" basis will not be administered by school personnel
without,inadditiontotheMedicationAuthorizationForm,astatementofpermissionsignedanddated
bytheparent/guardianandspecifyingtherequestedday(s)ofadministration.
14.Unusedmedicationwillbedestroyedifnotclaimedbytheparent/guardianwithinfiveworkingdays
of the end of the school year, the expiration date of the medication or the discontinuation of the
medication,whicheverisearlier.
15.Failuretoregistermedicationwillleadtoapresumptionthatsuchmedicationsarenotlawfullyin
thepossessionofthestudent.
16.Theparent/guardianmustagreetoreleasetheCatholicDioceseofMemphis,itsBoard,directors,
employeesandagentsfromanyandallliability,claimsandactionsthatmayarisefrominjuryorharmto
his/her child provided school staff are following the health care provider's order as submitted on the
Medication Authorization Form. The parent/guardian must further agree to indemnify and hold
harmless the Catholic Diocese of Memphis from any claim arising from any wrongful act or negligent
conductbyhis/herchildrelatedtothepossessionoradministrationofmedication.
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STUDENTANDPARENTHANDBOOK
REQUIREDSIGNATUREPAGE
DearParentsandStudents:
The purpose of this Handbook is to provide rules, policies, procedures, guidelines and other information that
parents and students may need or for which they are responsible as participants in the Catholic Diocese of
Memphisschools.PleasesignanddatetheaffidavitbelowandreturnittoyourschoolofficebyAugust25.
Bymysignature,IaffirmthatIhavecarefullyreviewedtheParentandStudentHandbookanddiscusseditwith
my child/children and that I understand and agree to abide by the rules, policies, procedures, guidelines and
otherinformationprovidedtherein.
ParentName(Print)________________________________________________________________________
ParentSignature_______________________________________________________________
DateofSignature______________________________________________________________________
StudentName(s):
1.________________________________________________________Homeroom________
2.________________________________________________________Homeroom_______
3.________________________________________________________Homeroom________
4.________________________________________________________Homeroom________
**VIDEO/PHOTORELEASEFORM
Iherebygivemypermissionformychildren/childmentionedabovetobephotographedorvideotapedatHoly
RosarySchooloratanyDiocesanevent,forthepurposeofpublication.Thesepublicationsmayincludethe
newspaper,amagazine,theHolyRosarywebsite,HolyRosaryFacebookpage,orotherpublicationsfor
educationalorinformationalpurposes.Thevideosproducedregardingtheprogramsorcurriculumattheschool
orintheDiocesemayalsobeusedforeducationalorinformationalpurposes.
Signed(Parent)____________________________________________
PrintParentName_________________________________________
Date____________________________________________________
MEDICALRELEASESTATEMENT
HolyRosarySchoolhaspermissiontoseekmedicaltreatmentformychild/childrenintheeventofanemergency.
Signed(Parent)____________________________________________
PrintParentName_________________________________________
Date____________________________________________________
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