Page 13 - CMH 2018-2019 Student Handbook

SENIOR PRIVILEGE
Senior privilege is the advantage granted to qualifying seniors to arrive at school in time for their first class,
but no later than the start of 3rd hour, and to leave following their last class of the day, but no earlier than the
completion of 6th hour. While in school, seniors follow all school rules, reporting to classes, learning com-
mons, and assigned study halls within the allotted five-minute passing time. Seniors may not leave the
building between the time they arrive and the time they finally exit for the day.
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 par-
ents 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 stu-
dent 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