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ATHLETICS
Because physical fitness and the ability to compete, win, and lose graciously are considered valuable
qualities for young men and women at Catholic Memorial, a variety of athletic programs are available.
Intramural sports are open to every student. The director of the intramural program will announce the
sign-up times for each sport as the season approaches.
All eligibility rules can be obtained from the Athletic Director. For transfer students, CMH is a member of
the WIAA, and adheres to WIAA rules. Detailed codes, policies for each sport, and WIAA transfer rules
are distributed to the coaches and may be requested by parents from the Athletic Director. Each participant
in a sports program must have adequate insurance coverage with a family policy and must have a legally
valid waiver. All athletic forms need to be completed annually. For physical examination requirements please
refer to WIAA website: WIAAWI.org.
See Activity / Athletic Code on page 34.
RETREATS
Catholic Memorial values spiritual, intellectual, pastoral, and human formation and fosters these through retreats
required for freshmen, sophomore, and senior students and when offered for juniors. Retreats attended through
Catholic Memorial do not take the place of the retreat requirements of individual parishes and for this reason
juniors are expected to participate in parish retreats in preparation for Confirmation. While parish retreats and
those offered through retreat centers are of great value, they should not replace the retreats run through Catholic
Memorial. The retreats organized by Catholic Memorial build both individual faith and class/community identity.
This cannot be accomplished through retreats offered through other organizations.
PROCEDURES
ACCESS TO THE BUILDING
The Main Office is open each day, except legal holidays, from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Main Office will
accept messages of an emergency nature for students. Students will be paged at the end of the day only.
School doors are locked during the school day. Access to the building will be available through the Main Doors
on College Avenue. Students arriving to school are admitted by the school office after ringing the front bell
for admission. Visitors are to sign in and wear an identification badge. Welcome Desk personnel will provide
visitors with information about the school and serve as the receptionist for the school. All other doors will be
locked during the school day. Since a janitorial service, which is employed to clean the school, generally begins
work about 4:00 P.M. Students should anticipate their needs and remove what they wish to take home before
3:30 P.M. Students should not be at their lockers or in the academic halls after 4:00 P.M. A student who needs
to be in the halls for any reason during the school day must have a hall pass at all times.
ACCIDENTS
Every accident that occurs on school grounds or at school-sponsored events must be reported immediately to the
person in charge who will immediately notify the school office or designated on-site administrator/event manager.
The office or administrator will contact parents using their emergency numbers. When emergency transportation
to the hospital is required, parents will be informed about where to meet the student and medical personnel.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements of schedule changes, athletic events, and club activities are made several times during
the school day:
1. At 7:25 a.m. over the public address system
2. At the beginning of third period
3. In the Learning Commons during all lunch periods
4. On CMH web portal
5. At 2:40 p.m. over the public address system prior to the day’s closing prayer
6. CMH Memos, a weekly email newsletter, provides upcoming events and school information
No announcement will be broadcast unless signed by a teacher. Urgent messages will be delivered to students
by a student volunteer.
All posters put up by students or student groups must be pre-approved by the Dean of Students and
removed when the event is over.

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