Page 58 - Parent/Student Handbook

Students enrolled in a full-year course are not permitted to drop that course after completing one semester without prior approval of the Vice Principal. This would normally only be considered for students who have failed the first semester. Students who have selected a 1.0 credit course and successfully completed the first semester are expected to complete the full year of study.
Students who obtain a verified medical excuse for Physical Education are obliged to complete the Physical Education requirement upon expiration of the medical excuse. Only students with a verified medical excuse for all four years of high school are exempt from taking Physical Education.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
The services of a licensed school psychologist are available. Appointments with the school psychologist are arranged through the student’s assigned assigned counselor.
SECURITY
Students may use the building and school facilities after school hours only under the supervision of a teacher or coach. Unless special permission has been granted by the Administration, no student may be in the building or on school grounds after 10:00 p.m. on the night before a school day. No student is allowed in a locked area of the building without proper authorization and supervision. Anyone found tampering with any lock on school property will be subject to serious disciplinary sanctions.
Parents, guardians, and students are advised that Padua Franciscan High School, in order to maintain a safe and secure environment for the school community, employs a video surveillance system in public areas on campus. These recorded images may be reviewed by school personnel, police, and/or other authorities.
SERVICE REQUIREMENT
Freshman will complete 20 hours of Franciscan service by the end of the 3rd quarter. The minimum hours of each quarter are:
• 6 hours of service 1st quarter
o 2.0 hours Family Service
o 2.0 hours Padua Service
o 2.0 hours Parish/Community Service • 9 hours of service 2nd quarter
o 3.0 hours Family Service
o 3.0 hours Padua Service
o 3.0 hours of Parish/Community
• 5 hours of Parish/Community Service 3rd quarter
Freshman cannot start service until after the start of the school year.
All Sophomores and juniors will complete 20 hours of Franciscan Service. The minimum hours of each quarter are:
• 5 hours – 1st quarter
• 10 hours – 2nd quarter
• 5 hours – 3rd quarter
Sophomores and juniors must complete the service requirement from sites on the Approved Agency List. Students are encouraged to complete the service requirement over the summer.
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