Academic Programs

Care & Maintenance of Computers

Eating and/or drinking near the laptop poses significant risks to laptop functionality.
Never leave a laptop unattended or in a car, even when locked.
Computers are not to be used for games during school unless otherwise instructed.
Any evidence of computer tampering on a student’s assigned computer must be reported by the student immediately to the teacher.
Any computer anomaly/difficulty experienced by a student through the course of a class must be reported to the teacher or technology coordinator immediately.
All damage to school computers/servers that can be traced to the use of infected disks by students will be students’ responsibility.

Disciplinary Action Due to Violation of AUP

Disciplinary action will range from verbal warnings to the loss of all computer lab and/or laptop privileges. When applicable, the student is responsible for all expenses incurred by the school due to damage, equipment replacement or technical consultation directly associated with the violation.

Limitation of Liability

Although The Regis School of the Sacred Heart will take preventative measures, it does not guarantee that third-party information and services made accessible through the system are error- free, accurate, without defect or not objectionable/controversial. School administration is not responsible for any damage that may occur, including but not limited to, loss of data or interruptions of service. It is not responsible for legal/financial obligations arising from the unauthorized use of the system; nor is it responsible for damages directly or indirectly caused by a student. Students and their parents shall be responsible for damages directly or indirectly caused by the student, and any financial/legal obligations arising from the unauthorized use of the system.

Likewise, regarding student laptop computers, Regis is not responsible for loss of or damage to student laptop computers, nor any damage caused either directly or indirectly by a student laptop computer.

Privacy/Due Process

The school’s network system is monitored closely and constantly and provides limited privacy of personal files. Internet usage is reviewed in routine maintenance, testing and reporting and may result in the discovery of violations of policies or the law. Such violations shall be subject to disciplinary procedures and/or suspension/loss of privileges.

User Responsibility

The individual in whose name a system account is issued is responsible at all times for its proper use. He is held accountable for any activity under that account while he is logged on to the system.

AT ALL TIMES, USERS MUST BEHAVE RESPONSIBLY WHEN USING THE SCHOOL COMPUTER NETWORK SYSTEM AND/OR STUDENT LAPTOP COMPUTERS. ANY VIOLATION OF POLICY AND PROCEDURE GUIDELINES WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE ADMINISTRATION; THIS INCLUDES SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION.

THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED:

DISREGARD FOR SCHOOL LIMITS AND SYSTEM RESTRICTIONS

Engaging in activities that cause network failure.
Hosting and maintaining personal web pages and sites.

IGNORING SECURITY MEASURES

Failure to take reasonable precautions to prevent other users from using one’s personal account; sharing passwords with others.
Failure to notify a teacher or system administrator if security breach is suspected or identified.
Unauthorized search for possible security problems (may be considered an illegal attempt to gain access).
Failure to avoid accidental spread of computer viruses through non-compliance with school/classroom procedures.

ENGAGING IN ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES

Gaining unauthorized access to the system or to any other computer system.
Going beyond authorized access; using a different login name and password to access files.
Attempting to disrupt systems; creating and/or sending viruses to destroy data.
Engaging in any illegal act punishable by law.

INAPPROPRIATE ACCESS TO SITES/SERVICES

Intentionally accessing sites and materials that are profane/obscene, or that advocate violence, discrimination, or illegal acts.
Bringing prohibited materials into the school’s electronic environment.
Failure to report to a teacher or network administrator any accidental access of such sites.
Using the system for commercial purposes; offering, providing, or purchasing products through the system.
Political lobbying, campaigning.

LACK OF EMAIL ETIQUETTE/CONTROL

Using obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, or disrespectful language.
Writing personal attacks or racial remarks.
Knowingly or recklessly sending false or defamatory information about a person or an organization.
Sending information that may cause disruptions or inflict harm or danger to others.
Harassing another person; failure to heed requests from other users to stop unsolicited messages.
Spamming or sending annoying mail to a large number of people; sending chain letters.
Failure to control or stop offensive/obscene messages and attachments delivered to one’s personal account.
Knowingly or unknowingly opening email attachments that contain computer viruses.

DISREGARD FOR PRIVACY

Re-sending private messages without the consent of the original sender.
Transmitting private information about other students, teachers, administrators, and staff, and responding to inquiries about them.

PLAGIARISM, COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, AND FORGERY

Copying documents on the Internet and claiming or presenting them as personal works.
Reproducing documents for use and distribution without written permission from the author or publisher.
Forgery, attempted forgery, or modification of electronic mail messages of other users.

COMPROMISING PERSONAL SAFETY

Transmitting and/or posting personal contact information through the system such as addresses, phone numbers, photographs, etc.
Arranging meetings with other users not affiliated with Regis.
Posing as someone else in chat rooms and message boards or when sending/receiving messages.

iPads

Regis offers a one-to-one iPad program for grades K-5. These iPads are used for completing class work and projects. Technology specialists work closely with teachers to ensure projects are age/grade appropriate. Screen time limitations are also taken into consideration. Through intentional and educational instruction, Regis students learn the importance of digital life skills and begin understanding digital citizenship at a young age. For grades K-4, the iPads are kept at school and do not go home. Students in grade 5 are permitted to take the iPad home.

Laptop Computers

Students in grades 6-8 are issued laptops by Regis to be used in the classroom and at home for schoolwork. Students may use laptops in classrooms unless otherwise instructed by the classroom teacher to put laptops away. Students are prohibited from using personal laptops or devices on Regis’ network unless otherwise approved.

The school cannot guarantee wireless access from all points on campus. In order to access the wireless network, a student must be using a school issued laptop.

Students are solely responsible for the safety and whereabouts of laptops that belong to the school. Any violation of the AUP while using a laptop will be subject to disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by school administration as well as the loss of laptop privileges.

System/Internet Access Educational Purpose

Methods of research, instruction and learning have been revolutionized because of the Internet’s multimedia resources. Regis’ computer network system has been established strictly for educational purposes to provide the link between classrooms and the evolving technological landscape.

The administration supports student access to rich information sites and encourages teachers to develop skills in evaluating and using resources for integration with classroom activities. Users are given a privilege, within the guidelines set forth in this section. The administration reserves the right to restrict material accessed or transmitted through the system if deemed controversial or inappropriate, and to revoke privileges if necessary.

LIBRARY ACCESS
Students have online access to the following:

Information/news from universities, government sites, museums, and schools. Examples may include but are not limited to: Texas A&M University, the Smithsonian Institute, NASA, and the White House.
Newsgroups on a variety of topics including science, history, math, and literature.
Alexandria Researcher (Regis’ online library program) and public library sites such as Harris County Public Library.
Public domain software and shareware.

Regis uses several software programs to filter internet content on student and faculty machines which we believe, but cannot guarantee, will be effective. In lower school, classroom teachers use safe-search websites such as www.kidrex.org to ensure safety and grade appropriate materials. In the middle and upper school levels, students are responsible for staying on task and using appropriate Internet search methods as suggested by the librarians and teachers.

Technology Philosophy

In order to prepare and equip students for the 21st century, Regis provides each student in grades K-5 with a Regis owned iPad and each student in grades 6-8 with a laptop. Technology is, and will continue to be, an integral part of the curriculum in all levels.

The Internet is an open frontier of unlimited possibilities with its broad array of educational resources and information. However, it is important for students to learn how to use computer technology and online services responsibly, not just for their own protection, but for the security of the school computer system as well. While the administration, faculty and staff share the task of monitoring students throughout the day, parents are encouraged to be involved in the training process early and consistently.

Athletics Eligibility

All students who wish to participate in any school sponsored activity (athletics, Student Council, or clubs) must maintain a “C” average in all Middle School subjects, and no conduct grade less than an “S” in order to be eligible to participate. This policy also applies to third and fourth graders playing rugby.

Evaluation & Records

Separated & Divorced Parents

Regis strives to conforms with Court Orders governing the rights and duties of parents in regard to their child(ren). Divorced, separated or unmarried parents who have Court Orders in place, are required to provide the School certified copies of the most recent Court Orders together with all amendments, modifications, and supplements. Parents are to ensure that the School has a complete and unaltered set of certified copies of the applicable Court Orders. Failure to follow this policy may result in the involuntary withdrawal of the child(ren) from the School.

The School will endeavor not to take sides in disputes between parents in recognition of the crucial role of both parents in the lives of their children. It is expected that divorced, separated, and unmarried parents will treat one another with Christian charity and will minimize the involvement of the School, its teachers, and personnel in personal disputes. For policies related to acquisition of student records for divorce or custody proceedings, please see the section of this Handbook labeled "Records."

Yearbook & Student Work

Each student receives one copy of the yearbook. Additional yearbooks are not available. Student work, projects or portfolios will not be duplicated by the School.

Records

If parents wish to review their son’s cumulative records, they may do so by written request to the Head of School’s office with 24-hours’ notice. Student’s cumulative records include academic transcripts and standardized testing results.

As indicated in the section of this Handbook regarding separated, divorced or unmarried parents, the School will be minimally involved in family disputes, including those related to the custody of children. Requests for student records for use in legal proceedings, including but not limited to academic records, attendance records, and electronic communications, must be requested via the School’s legal counsel. When making such a request, as above, the parent must contact the Head of School’s office, and contact information for the School’s legal counsel will be given so the parent’s lawyer can reach out directly to the School’s legal counsel.

If a School employee or trustee is required to testify, provide information for, or otherwise participate in a legal dispute or proceeding to which the School is not a party, relating to a custody matter or otherwise, the School shall be entitled to recover from, at the School’s discretion, either or both parents, the School’s attorneys’ fees and costs incurred with such legal proceeding. This includes but is not limited to the cost of legal counsel as well as costs incurred by the School such as those associated with collecting documents and hiring substitute teachers or staff.

In the absence of a court order to the contrary, the school strive to provide both parents with access to the academic records and to other school-related information regarding the child. If there is a court order specifying that no information is to be given, it is the responsibility of the parents to provide the school with an official copy of the court order.

Academic Support Services

Academic Support Services are coordinated through the Counselor. These services are provided to those students who have testing documentation on file. This documentation, which is kept private and confidential, includes information from a medical doctor or psychologist that confirms a particular challenge or obstacle to a student’s learning (e.g. visual, hearing, ADHD/ADD, learning disability, physical limitation, chronic illness, emotional issue). Testing documentation, medical reports, and teacher and parent input are included as sources to form an individual learning plan for a student. All other testing will be assessed on a case-to-case basis. Regis can offer use of a keyboard, preferential seating, and extended time for those students that qualify. Please provide all the information that is requested in response to questions on the Admission Application or as soon as the testing is completed after entering Regis.

Testing documentation should be kept current, which means testing must be updated every three years. Failure to complete this process absolves the school from any obligation to provide accommodations to the student in the classroom, during standardized testing administered at Regis or ISEE testing for high school admission.

A list of professional and qualified testing diagnosticians is available in the office of the Counselor. Please call or email to request a copy. Once testing is complete and recommendations are made to assist your son in his learning, we encourage you to follow the prescribed recommendations made by the doctor or psychologist. Failure to follow the prescribed recommendations (including medications) absolves the school from any obligation to provide classroom accommodations to the student.

As a private school, Regis is under no legal obligation to incur additional expenses in order to provide accommodations.

Teachers will have access to a secure file which contains the accommodation list for students who qualify for services. If a teacher needs to review the testing documents, these can be accessed only in hard copy form in the Counselor’s office. Issues surrounding when and where extended time for students or other classroom needs will be left to the discretion of the individual teacher.

At the start of every year, the school Counselor, Division Head, and pertinent teachers will hold a meeting to review student accommodation plans. If a student undergoes their first battery of testing and are given a diagnosis with recommendations, an initial meeting will be held between the parents, School Counselor, pertinent teacher, and Division Head to review the accommodations that Regis will offer the student.

Promotion & Retention

A Middle School student must achieve a final average of 65% or better in each academic subject (math, English, reading or literature, religion, science, social studies, and foreign language) in order to be promoted. For early childhood students, developmental maturity may be a factor in promotion decisions.

When a student makes below 65% in any one of the above mentioned areas, a conference will be held at the end of the school year when summer school or summer tutoring will be discussed. At the conclusion of the summer program, the student must pass a test given at Regis in order to advance to the next grade. Failure in two major subjects necessitates a conference with the Head of School and Division Heads to determine if repetition at Regis or a transfer to another school is in the best interest of the student. No student shall be retained more than once during his tenure at Regis. If a teacher judges that a pupil may fail, the parents must be given due notification prior to the re-enrollment period.

Middle School Grading & Exams

Middle School semester grades are calculated per class, and each subject teacher will distribute the grade weights at the beginning of the school year. For students in grades 6-8, final averages are calculated with each semester accounting for 45% and with final exams counting for 10%, if given. Eighth grade students who have a 93 or above in core subjects may choose to exempt one exam with signed permission of the teacher and their parents. This permission slip must be turned in by the appointed date or the student will have to take the exam. Exam lists will be distributed at the beginning of each semester.

Report card grades are averages of student work. Semester averages are of the eighteen weeks' period of daily grades, tests, quizzes and homework. Semester averages may also include a concluding exam grade. Final averages are obtained from the two semester averages.

Report Card Grading

There will be four posted report cards per year. Parent conferences for all students are held twice a year. Fall conferences are required and spring conferences are based on need. The final report card is posted online after the close of the school year. When a student has difficulty at other times during the year, written notifications are sent to the parent/guardian. Formal reports will be posted online quarterly. Additional communication will be sent as needed. Teachers may not accept payment for tutoring done for their own students during the academic year.

Indicators are used in Early Childhood to show each student’s proficiency in Character and Work Habits, Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Music, Library, P.E., MakerSpace and Spanish.

In the Lower School, third–fourth grade, letter grades are given in all content areas. Lower School (Kindergarten–second grade), participation grades are given in art, music, Library, P.E., MakerSpace and Spanish. Letter grades are given for core content areas.

All Lower School students begin the school year with an S grade in conduct. The E (excellent) must be earned.

Middle School numerical grades are given in all subject areas.

Homework Policy

PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS

Homework is integral part of Regis’s academic program. It serves as an extension of the regular school day; it is a time for thoughtful, independent application. Regis’s commitment to its students and parents is to assign work that will have the greatest benefit to the boys and their education. We believe the following points are essential in understanding how and why homework is assigned:

When approached properly, homework supports students to develop independence, responsibility, organizational skills, time management and overall good study habits.
Homework is used to reinforce and expand upon concepts taught in the classroom, and Homework offers students the opportunity to reflect upon and practice the lessons and ideas that they have encountered in the classroom.
Homework is not busy work, and it should never be used as a punishment.
Homework is defined within each grade level by considering individual student needs and grade-level expectations.

AMOUNT OF TIME ON HOMEWORK

The amount of time students are expected to devote to homework will vary each night from class to class, grade to grade, individual to individual and may fluctuate within the guidelines given below. Generally, the average amount of time spent on homework is as follows:

Grade	Amount of Time (maximum)
Kindergarten	10 minutes
First-Second	20-25 minutes
Third	35-45 minutes
Fourth	45-55 minutes
Fifth-Sixth	50-70 minutes
Seventh-Eighth	60-90 minutes

*The times above do not include independent nightly reading and math fact practice, which is encouraged at all grade levels.

Homework is assigned in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
Depending on the grade, long-range projects and short-term assignments are given throughout the year.
Generally, there is less homework on weekends and no homework will be assigned over holidays or three-day weekends except for long-term projects.

HOMEWORK RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENTS

Complete assignments thoroughly and hand them in on time.
Take responsibility for make-up work if absent. Students receive one extra day per day they were absent to complete assignments that were assigned while they were absent. This does not apply to assignments that were assigned prior to an absences. In this case, the teacher has discretion to determine how many, if any, extra days are granted.
Print and prepare all homework assignments at home when applicable. Students should not rely on printing out their homework at school. Printing problems will sometimes occur, but this should not be an excuse for incomplete work. Forgetting a file required for class is like forgetting a textbook or homework; the work will be considered late.
Use your assignment notebook and organize your binder daily.
Focus on homework and suspend all other activities (phone calls, text messaging, instant messaging, surfing the internet, chat rooms, etc.).
Keep your study area clean and orderly.
Develop self-advocacy skills; ask for help when you need it.

SCHOOL/TEACHERS

Create meaningful assignments and avoid assignments that require adult help.
Clearly post homework on classroom boards, handouts, study guides, and web pages.
Notify parents when homework is missing or late (Kindergarten through Second Grade).
When long-term projects are assigned, support students in the use of a written management plan to help manage the different components of the project.
Collaborate with other teachers to avoid over-assignment of homework at one time.
Encourage boys to develop self-advocacy skills around finding clarity in assignments.
Emphasize that the learning process happens through effort and commitment and not perfection.
Encourage students to take risks in their learning and learn from mistakes.

PARENTS

Take an interest in your son’s schoolwork; however, the best approach is to be the “guide on the side” leading your child towards a solution, not providing it. If you find you have the scissors, paste, crayons, laptop, pen, or pencil in your hands, then you are doing too much. Remember that homework is the child’s domain, not the parents.
Let your son be responsible for completing work and returning it to the teacher in a timely manner. “Rescuing” your son if he leaves homework at home is neither helpful nor necessary. It is important to allow your son to face the consequences and be held accountable for late/missing homework.
If your child asks you to look over written work, go ahead and give him helpful feedback, but don’t go through the work with a fine-toothed comb. Ask what it is your son would like you to look for. Guide your son in his homework; don’t edit it or do it for him. Remember, the teacher needs to see the types of errors your son is making in order to teach to his specific needs successfully. In the end it is about stepping back and letting your child succeed.
Provide space, materials and a consistent time for homework to be done—that includes an ending time. A space free of unnecessary and repetitive distractions is usually a better place for concentrated study. If your son has a phone, it would be better off somewhere else during homework time.
Don’t allow homework to become a source of constant stress or a battleground at home. If your son is experiencing difficulties or you have questions, be sure to communicate directly with your son’s teacher and/or advisor.

LATE HOMEWORK POLICY (MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY)

Late homework will result in a deduction of points.
Assignments that are not completed by the start of class but completed before the end of the day will receive 80% of the points for the assignment.
Assignments that are not completed until the following day will receive 50% of the points for the assignment.
Students are required to email their parents, copying their teacher and their adviser, when they do not have their homework. This email must be sent prior to the conclusion of class.
Assignments that are not completed by the following day will not receive credit, though the student is responsible for any material covered on the assignment.
Please know that the Regis faculty is aware that special circumstances may require leniency and that we never want students to feel punished for events outside of their control. For this reason, if events happen in a student’s life that keep him from being able to complete an assignment on time, we encourage the student to speak with the teacher directly.

Student Evaluation (Early Childhood & Lower School)

EARLY CHILDHOOD (3PK & 4PK) ACADEMIC SCALE

Accomplished: The student, with relative ease, grasps and applies key concepts and skills consistently and independently.
Proficient: The student consistently meets the performance expectations for the grade level.
Progressing: The student is developing an understanding of the concept but demonstrates inconsistent understanding and application of the concept.
Emerging: The student demonstrates inconsistent understanding and application of concepts while often being reliant on teacher support.
N/A - Not Assessed

LOWER SCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN-SECOND GRADE) ACADEMIC SCALE

Accomplished: The student, with relative ease, grasps, applies, generalizes, and extends key concepts, processes, and skills consistently and independently.
Proficient: The student consistently meets the performance expectations for the grade level. They complete assignments with limited errors and can grasp key concepts, processes, and skills.
Progressing: The student is actively developing an understanding of the material. The student is in the initial stages of grasping concepts, processes, and skills for the grade-level, but demonstrates inconsistent understanding and application of the concepts.
Emerging: The student does not fully grasp key concepts, processes, and skills appropriate for the grade level. The student demonstrates inconsistent understanding and application of concepts while often being reliant on teacher support.
N/A - Not Assessed

LOWER SCHOOL (THIRD-FOURTH GRADE) ACADEMIC INDICATOR SCALE

Accomplished: The student with relative ease grasps, applies, generalizes, and extends key concepts, processes, and skills consistently and independently.
Proficient: The student consistently meets the performance expectations for the grade level. They complete assignments with limited errors and can grasp key concepts, processes, and skills.
Progressing: The student is actively developing an understanding of the material. The student is in the initial stages of grasping concepts, processes, and skills for the grade-level, but demonstrates inconsistent understanding and application of the concepts.
Emerging: The student does not fully grasp key concepts, processes, and skills appropriate for the grade level. The student demonstrates inconsistent understanding and application of concepts while often being reliant on teacher support.
N/A = Not Assessed

Academic Scale	Grades 3- 8
A	90-100%
B	80-89%
C	70-79%
D	65-69%
F	64% or below
I	Incomplete
W	Withdrawn
P	Pass
*	Modified

Conduct Scale	Grades 3-8
E	Excellent
S	Meets Expectation
N	Needs Improvement

Evaluation & Records

Recognition & Awards

Service Recognition

Our goal is to develop a desire to be of service in the community outside the home. Service hours, while not mandatory, are strongly encouraged as a sign of a gentleman. Students in fifth, sixth and seventh grades who offer ten hours of voluntary service outside the regular school day will receive recognition on Prize Day. All hours must be documented on the letterhead of the agency where service was performed, and turned into the Dean of Students by May 1 at 12:00 p.m. (if May 1 falls over a weekend, then service hours are due the preceding Friday).

For eighth grade students to earn service recognition at graduation, all service hours must be verified in writing. This certification must include a description of duties and the number of hours involved. All service hours must be sponsored by nonprofit organizations. Work done towards a project resulting in a reward (i.e., Boy Scouts) or for monetary compensation is not a community service. Work offered at home, within the family, is not considered community service. More information will be available online regarding service requirements. Families are requested to keep careful cumulative records to track their son’s service on the forms provided online. If the work is performed at Regis outside of the regular school hours, the student must check in and out with the Dean of Students or a Regis staff member in charge of the service activity. Work offered on school Social Awareness Days is not counted towards service recognition.

Community service is recognized by the following Regis recognitions at Graduation, with hours accumulated only during the eighth-grade year. Documentation of service as detailed above is to be turned into the Dean of Students by May 1 (if May 1 falls over a weekend, then service hours are due the preceding Friday).

       25 hours:    Knight of St. Philippine Duchesne
       50 hours:    Knight of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
       75 hours:   Knight of St. John Francis Regis

All fifth through seventh grade students who complete ten hours of service throughout the school year will be recognized with a service award at Prize Day.

Recognition - Pre-K - Eighth Grade

We believe that positive reinforcement is essential for the development of Christian attitudes. Students in Kindergarten through eighth grade are recognized at the end of the first semester with an Academic and Honors Assembly. In May, Prize Day brings a formal end to the Regis school year for all divisions. Student Assemblies are conducted for all divisions. Pre-K students receive certificates of completion. Lower and Middle School students only are honored with recognitions for the entire year.

3RD & 4TH GRADE ACADEMIC HONORS

Third and fourth grade students who have achieved A’s in every subject will receive Honors Certificates each semester.
Excellence in Conduct is given when a student has earned all E’s in conduct in all subjects, regardless of academic grades.

MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS & ACADEMIC HONORS

Middle School students are recognized with certificates for Honors and Excellence in Conduct. Excellence in Conduct is given to a Middle School student who has earned all E’s in conduct in all subjects (including ancillaries)—regardless of academic grades—at the end of the year.

Honors Certificates are presented when a student has earned no grades below 90 in all subjects, an A in all ancillaries, and an S in conduct in all subjects/areas.

General Information & Policies

Athletics Eligibility

Eighth Grade Privileges

During the eighth grade year, certain privileges may be earned. The administration has the right to take away any privilege if the behavior of a student or the eighth grade is not what is expected of the leaders of the school.

Sweatshirts: High School or College sweatshirts may be worn, but must be in good condition, free of holes and tears. A Regis uniform shirt must be worn underneath the sweatshirt.

High School T-Shirts: After high school acceptances, students may wear a t-shirt from the high school of their choice to school on Spirit Days.

Lunch Outside: Weather permitting, the eighth grade class will be allowed to eat lunch on the picnic tables between the Kelley Building and the Miller Family Student Life Center.

High School Shadow Days: During the course of the year, the eighth grade class may visit Catholic high schools for campus observation.

Exam Early Dismissal: During exam week, students will be dismissed after the last exam of the day (approx. 11:30 a.m.).

Eighth Grade Tie: Given at the Mass of the Holy Spirit and worn on Full Dress occasions.

Blazer Storage in Dean’s Office: On full dress days, eighth grade students will be able to hang their blazers up outside the Dean of Student’s office after mass. Their blazers may be kept hanging in this location until needed for the next full dress day.

Library

Regis maintains an extensive library collection as an area of learning essential to the School’s education program. Students have regular library instruction with the opportunity to check out books. All students have access to the library at different times throughout the day. All library materials will be returned by mid-May in order to complete an annual inventory. Families will be billed for lost or damaged books. All library accounts must be in order at the end of the school year before report cards can be mailed.

Lost or Damaged School Materials

Students who lose or damage books, workbooks, or other school materials will be charged the replacement cost.

Field Trips

Field trips are planned for their educational value and/or correlation with the curriculum. Specific requirements (dress and lunch) will be sent to parents prior to each trip. Siblings may not attend field trips. Participation in field trips is a privilege. For conduct or academic reasons, the Division Head or Dean of Students may withhold students from a field trip. Participation in Class Trips is expected since these trips are part of the educational program. Although verbal permission is not accepted for field trips, an emailed or faxed signed permission slip received by the teacher before departure will be accepted in special situations. Students without signed permission slips will remain on campus and be assigned to another teacher or staff person’s supervision. For liability reasons, only currently enrolled Regis students may attend field trips.

Professional Protocols

Regis teachers cannot accept payment for tutoring their own students (i.e. students currently enrolled in a teacher's class) during the school year or during the summer (for the upcoming year) with the sole exception of co-curriculars or summer camps approved by the Head of School.
Teachers may not begin tutorials prior to 3:30 p.m. (Lower School) or 3:45 p.m. (Middle School).
Tutorials will be cancelled when professional meetings are scheduled.
Board policy prohibits teachers/staff from receiving gifts valued at $200 or more per family. This does not prevent parents from donating any amount desired to the Christmas and End of Year funds.

Technology

Schools establish guidelines commonly known as the AUP, Acceptable Use Policy, for the appropriate use of its computer equipment and network systems. The Regis School of the Sacred Heard AUP explains expectations of students when using equipment and services provided by the school.