Page 60 - Parent & Student Handbook 2017-18

General requirements of the Franciscan Service program:
• Service Reflections due in Theology class count as 10% of the final grade.
• The Service Requirement is a pass/fail grade to indicate completion of service hours/visits.
• Students are required to perform four years of Christian service at Padua.
• Students will receive specific requirements for each year through Campus Ministry orientations
and Theology classes.
• Please submit all volunteer hours/visits on the forms that are provided by Campus Ministry.
• On report cards and transcripts, students will receive a pass/fail grade based on timely completion
of the required service. Service will be required for graduation but will be recorded as a zero credit class on the transcript. Students, who fail to fulfill their service requirement during the school year, must turn in their completed service forms to the Principal’s office no later than August 1st in order to return to Padua in the fall.
• The Approved Agency list and all forms are available through Google Drive.
SEMESTER EXAMS (see also EXAMS, p. 40)
Semester exams are given the final three days of each semester. Families should ensure students are in school on those days. Semester examinations will not be given early for students who will not be at school on the days scheduled for examinations. In special emergency situations, parents/guardians should arrange with their student’s assigned counselor for special examination times. Students with unfulfilled financial obligations will be allowed to take semester exams, however, students will not receive semester credit until those obligations are met. Students will receive an "I" grade on their report cards until the examinations have been completed. Incomplete grades must be made up within TWO WEEKS of the end of the grading period.
SIGNS
Students and student organizations may post materials in halls and classrooms after receiving approval from the Assistant Principal of Men or Women or Vice Principal. Only blue painters tape may be used to hang signs.
SNOW DAYS
Padua Franciscan High School’s decision to close is not in conjunction with other school districts. Padua families will be notified by SchoolMessenger announcing a calamity day. Additionally, Padua will post closures on local radio and television stations. Because our students reside in numerous municipalities, Padua may be closed in cases when Parma schools are in session. Watch or listen for “Padua Franciscan High School” on local radio and TV.
SPORTSMANSHIP
At rallies, assemblies, and other school sponsored events, students, parents and other spectators are to conduct themselves in a courteous manner and are to follow the instructions of the directors.
At sporting events, at Padua or away, the good sportsmanship and mature behavior of athletes and fans are a means of conveying a respectful attitude towards students and fans from other schools as well as game officials. Such behavior is expected of all Padua students, parents, and fans. To act otherwise is to reflect unfavorably on the reputation of Padua, its students, parents, and friends. Students, parents or
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