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The general criteria for qualification for senior privilege are:
1. Responsible behavior as a junior as indicated by a demerit rating of 3 demerits or fewer at the end of
second semester in the junior year and an attendance record representing a minimum number of tardies.
2. Consent of parent or guardian indicated by signature on the application;
3. Academic responsibility indicated by no failures on the final report card of the junior year;
4. Attendance with at least one parent / guardian at an orientation session held to inform seniors and
parents simultaneously of the philosophy and conditions upon which privilege is based.
5. No outstanding fines or detentions.
Students who meet these criteria receive senior privilege upon processing of their application by the
Dean of Students. Students who do not meet these criteria may, after a probation period has been
completed, submit an application for consideration. Until privilege is officially granted, seniors follow the
same rules as underclassmen.
The Dean of Students considers applications for senior privilege from:
1. Seniors who do not meet the general criteria for being granted privilege, and
2. Seniors seeking reinstatement after privilege has been lost.
Students who are granted senior privilege are expected to maintain responsible behavior. This primarily
means meeting the general criteria and scrupulously attending classes. Senior privilege is lost immediately
by any senior who:
1. Receives six demerits,
2. Receives a failing grade in any course,
3. Chronic tardiness. (six or more)
4. Loiters in the parking lots.
After a stipulated time, a student who has lost privilege may apply for reinstatement to the review board.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Since no list can cover every situation or circumstance, Catholic Memorial High School reserves the
right and authority to terminate a student’s enrollment at any time for any action or behavior or threat of
action or behavior, whether written, spoken, or electronic that is considered unethical, illegal, immoral,
or contrary to acceptable standards of behavior. Such termination on the part of the school is at the
discretion of the CMH administration; such termination may be undertaken with or without regard to civil
or criminal actions which may be pending when the behavior is judged by the administration to hinder
the moral or physical well-being of others, including members of the Catholic Memorial community, or
is detrimental to the reputation of the school.
Any student asked to leave Catholic Memorial may not return until one full semester has passed. The
student may then reapply after a review by the Principal. Acceptance of a student for return to the student
body is at the sole discretion of the CMH administration.
Positive concepts of discipline are built on a belief in the dignity of each person. A central goal of the
school is to help students develop self-discipline. Self-direction rather than external control is the ultimate
aim of true discipline. A climate of mutual understanding, respect, and trust based upon faith in the worth
and dignity of each individual does much to promote self-discipline.
Students attending a Catholic school are, at all times, representatives to the civic community of the school
they attend, the Archdiocese that sponsors the school, and the values espoused. Any behavior on the part
of the student, which causes negative or adverse publicity for the school, may be a cause for disciplinary
action on the part of the school. In addition, any off-campus behavior contrary to the standards of CMH,
brought to the attention of school administration, may be investigated and result in sanctions. This includes
all forms of communication, including cell phones, online communication, internet, social media etc.
Behavioral records will be kept for one year after graduation. Unless it is felt by CMH administration
that the behaviors documented and actions taken may later be reviewed for legal, liability, or some other
serious cause. Academic records will be kept in perpetuity.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
It is the teacher’s responsibility to establish and communicate the decorum and procedures for the
classroom. It is the student’s responsibility to meet these expectations.
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