Page 4 - CMH 2018-2019 Student Handbook

CMH HONOR CODE
CORE VALUES: THE MEMORIAL WAY
Memorial School spirit and pride, alumni engagement, recognition of CMH legacy,
passionate advocacy
Faith Belief in God and belief in the goodness of the human person in the image of Christ
Trust Integrity, open-minded dialogue, mutual support, a safe learning environment
Respect Recognition of each person‘s talent — motivated by gratitude and humility
Inclusiveness Understanding of global history, culture, and economics while fostering
engagement with people around the world
Professionalism Set expectations, communicate, collaborate, commit to personal, professional,
and academic growth and be accountable
Excellence Strive to be the best, put God‘s gifts to work — academic, athletic and artistic
Caritas in Omnibus Genuine care for and interest in the lives of others
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the Catholic Memorial Honor Code is to promote CMH’s mission statement that advance
values embraced by the entire community, whether they be students, administration, staff, parents or alumni.
The Honor Code establishes a high standard of conduct which demands that integrity guide the power of
our individual words and actions. The Honor Code also recognizes the personal dignity and inherent worth
in all people. In addition, the Honor Code promotes accountability and responsibility in all we say and do.
HONOR CODE OATH
As a Member of Catholic Memorial High School
I hereby pledge that I will live by the Memorial Way.
I will demonstrate excellence and professionalism
In all that I say and do.
I will show inclusiveness and respect
Towards all with whom I come into contact.
I will be a person of integrity, worthy of trust.
I will do my best to become a living memorial.
I will put my faith in God into practice
By modeling Caritas in Omnibus.
Indicators of Catholic Identity
MESSAGE:
• Employees and students understand, accept and live the Vision, Mission, and Values as outlined in the
school Vision and Mission statements.
• In accordance with moral teaching of the church, education at Catholic Memorial is holistic and ad-
dresses the emotional, physical, social, intellectual, theological and spiritual development of our stu-
dents.
• While acknowledging that non-Catholics are welcome in the Catholic Memorial community, it is expected
that, as Catholics, all community members will be active, participating members of a particular parish
and of the wider Church.
• Catholic Memorial is committed to providing Adult Spiritual and Theological Formation to meet the spir-
itual needs of faculty and staff and provides opportunities for faculty retreat and adult involvement in
prayer services, liturgies, reconciliation services, and service projects.
• Students participate in daily Theology classes for freshman, sophomore and junior years and seniors
participate in every-other-day elective Theology courses.
• The Gospel of Christ is presented in a variety of ways to all members of the school community, e.g.,
monthly all school liturgies, regular chapel liturgies, all school prayer, prayer services, reconciliation ser-
vices, retreats, Campus Ministry projects/activities, and service projects/activities that take place
throughout the school year.