Philosophy:
Don Bosco High School provides a sound academic program which includes emphasis on Catholic teachings within an atmosphere of Christian living. The school strives to foster an atmosphere in which learning can take place through good order, respect for others, individual growth, and specific activities which emphasize the school's philosophy. It is a joint venture in sharing, in which students, parents, Church and community provide an opportunity for growth for all students.

We strive to help students direct their powers-spiritual, social, moral, physical, intellectual and artistic-toward self fulfillment, the service of others and their relationship with God.

Students enrolled at Don Bosco expect to receive care, concern and help from others, and in turn agree to demonstrate care, concern and help for others. In seeking his/her own growth each student must be willing and able to work in harmony with all who share in working to achieve the goals of the school. A student's attendance at Don Bosco is based on this willingness to work toward these goals.

Goal:
The goal of Don Bosco High School is to assist the student in development and growth in the ability to assume more responsibility in making choices and living with the results of these choices. In the process of growth, student's progress from decisions made because of rewards or punishments to a concern for the common good. Discipline is a necessary part of human growth and cannot be avoided. We have a choice to discipline ourselves or become subject to disciplinary action on the part of others. Don Bosco's disciplinary system is designed to foster growth in self discipline.

Catholic Atmosphere:
The religious education at Don Bosco High School focuses its attention on two major areas: the study of the Catholic Faith and integrating faith experiences into the life of each student.

Besides classroom instruction in Religion, liturgical and sacramental participation is part of our school community. Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, all school Masses, and opportunity to participate in Mass during the week are part of the spiritual life of the school.

Because of our strong belief that the school must share in the responsibility for the spiritual growth of the students, Don Bosco High School provides class retreats or a school retreat each year. In addition, all seniors are encouraged to participate in a T.E.C. (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend.

Spiritual Program:
The Spiritual Program of Don Bosco recognizes that "to provide a sound academic program which includes emphasis on Catholic teachings within the atmosphere of Christian living" cannot be gained in the formal classroom only. The formal classroom learning is the beginning.

Every Christian has the responsibility to use one's gifts for the good of the Community and to minister as Jesus did. This is the core of the Christian life.

The components of the Don Bosco Spiritual Program flow directly from and are based on the components of Youth Ministry found in the document: "A Vision of Youth Ministry". The components are seven: Word, Worship, Creating Community, Guidance and Healing, Justice and Service, Enablement and Advocacy.

The Don Bosco Spiritual Program is our attempt to reach out into the daily lives of our students, faculty and staff and show them the presence of God and help them in their Christian response to that presence. The school or class retreats, the Teens Encounter Christ program, the faculty retreat and reflection times, daily morning prayer, prayer before class, all school masses, class Reconciliation services, the Apostolic Action Program, individual Reconciliation, masses in the school chapel and individual class prayer experiences are Don Bosco's attempt to implement these components. It is an ongoing process of change and adjustment. The staff, faculty, parents and students see it as an important part of the Don Bosco experience.

Parents are encouraged to become aware of and encourage their child (ren) in their faith life. The school can only support what is taught and experienced at home.

Parents are always invited to the all school masses and to the masses during the week. Please call the office to make sure of the mass schedule.

Asbestos:
Federal regulations require us to inform you that there is asbestos in the Don Bosco High School building. Don Bosco has been inspected by a certified asbestos inspector and has sealed and encapsulated all the asbestos found. Most of the asbestos is in the boiler room and on pipe wrapping. The most recent inspection was April 22, 1992. PLEASE REFER TO APPENDIX for further information.

Co-Curricular Conduct Code Committee:
The Co-Curricular Conduct Code Committee is made up of: Principal, Athletic Director, Guidance Director, one head coach and one moderator of a non-athletic activity.

Don Bosco Development Program:
In the history of Don Bosco High School parish assessment and tuition have provided money for our day-to-day expenses. Capital fund drives to erect the building, and additions provide the structure we have today. Parents, friends, alumni met the challenges and sacrifices of their time. Now the FUTURE is OURS.

In the late 70's Don Bosco faced financial uncertainty but the John Deere Matching Fund helped to brighten our future. When the Matching Fund Program ceased, parishes and parents were faced with increased assessments and increased tuition.

While the present expenses are being met, Don Bosco High School needed to establish and provide a more definite financial base to assist parents, parishes and the community in continuing to provide a strong Catholic high school educational program.

Don Bosco Development Program was created to provide a financial resource (principal) on which money earned (interest) will be available to help meet increasing costs.

The Don Bosco Development Program is OUR gift for a Brighter Future. While we will call upon and need the assistance of those who have in the past provided us what we now also have, we look to all those who have benefited over the years to help us now in establishing a BRIGHTER FUTURE.

Contributions to the Development Fund are sent to Don Bosco in care of Development Office. Donations are acknowledged with a short note.

Multi-Cultural/Gender neutral/Global Education:
Don Bosco High School chooses to have a global, multi-cultural, nonsexist (gender neutral) approach to the educational program.

Don Bosco is committed "to a curriculum that fosters respect and appreciation for cultural and racial diversity and an awareness of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of each individual as a member of a multicultural, nonsexist society." (ABE-ARCH DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION policy 2608) The Don Bosco education program is one of permeation and action for the implementation of the global, multicultural, and nonsexist elements of the students' education.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Don Bosco High School is an equal opportunity employer and school. Don Bosco High school does not discriminate on the bases of: age, race, creed, sex, or ethnic background.

Guidance:
A Guidance Department complements our academic program and offers support to students in a number of areas. The counselor places strong emphasis on post-high school planning and financial aid information as well as offering individual and group counseling. Individual testing can be arranged through the guidance office. Some standardized testing is done following the schedule of the school.

Tuition Assistance:
Tuition assistance is available through the "Private School Aid Service". All forms must be completed by April 15 and sent to the company with the necessary fee. It is understood that since the parish must pick up the portion not paid by tuition those families are required to be active contributing members of their parish.

The knowledge of the rules and regulations, their processes and their implementation are the responsibility and obligation of each Don Bosco student. IGNORANCE--LACK OF UNDERSTANDING of the rules and regulations will not be cause for releasing a student or parent (guardian) from responsibility to know and understand the stated polices.

Academic Penalty:
When one is suspended no credit may be earned for that day (s) however, all assignments and scheduled tests/assessments must be completed. While on suspension one must be working on school work. Sleeping, reading magazines etc. are not allowed.

AIDS:
Children diagnosed as having AIDS, or with laboratory evidence of infection with the AIDS associated virus (HILV-III/LAV) and receiving medical attention may attend classes in a unrestricted educational setting in accordance with Archdiocesan policy 5141.2 .

Alcohol/Drug Policy:
Don Bosco strives to maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free educational environment for all students so they may be able to learn. Therefore we will do what we consider necessary to maintain this drug-free, alcohol-free educational environment. This includes but is not limited to the following: locker searches, drug dog search, drug and alcohol information sessions and demonstrations, classroom teaching, etc.. Please be aware this is your notification, required by law, of a search.

Students are not to use, possess, sell or be under the influence of non-prescription drugs, beer or other intoxicating beverages in school, on the school grounds at anytime or while on a school sponsored activity off campus. A breathalizer is available if needed.

ALL SUCH OFFENDERS MUST MEET WITH PARENTS OR GUARDIAN, THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, AND/OR DISCIPLINARY DEAN AND OTHER PERSONNEL AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE PRINCIPAL.

First offense:

1. Two full school days (from beginning of first period to end of last period) in-school suspension.
2. Drugs and alcohol offenses require a mandatory assessment by a licensed agency and accompanied by a parent or guardian, or school approved personnel. Any expense for assessment and/or treatment including tutoring that may be required is at the expense of the parents/guardians of the student involved.

Second offense:

1. Five full school days in-school suspension.
2. Mandatory substance abuse program attended by the offender, and accompanied by parent or guardian, school approved personnel. Any expense for assessment and/or treatment including tutoring that may be required is at the expense of the parents/guardians of the student involved.
3. Offender will be prohibited for one year (12 months) from attending, as a spectator, any school sponsored athletic events and from attending or participating in dances, prom, senior trip, or any other school sponsored event (excluding religious events or educational field trips).

Third offense: Recommendation of EXPULSION to the committee noted above.

This policy does NOT replace or supersede the co-curricular conduct code.

Students must continue to practice with all teams, organizations and clubs (athletics, cheerleading, swing choir, solo performances, band/chorus, National Honor Society, speech, drama, student council) within the guidelines of the co-curricular conduct code and subject to any other rules and regulations of each particular activity.

FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN A REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE (noted above) FOR POSSIBLE EXPULSION. Board Policy 10/14/91

Students who self-refer for drug and/or alcohol treatment to any member of the faculty, will not be subject to the disciplinary code as long as treatment is ongoing and positive.

Attendance:
STUDENTS ARE TO ATTEND ALL SCHEDULED CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES PROMPTLY AND REGULARLY.

Automobiles:
Traffic safety is very important. Your life and those of others is involved. The speed limit in the plaza is 10 miles an hour. Students observed driving recklessly in the plaza area will lose their privilege of driving and parking in the plaza area for one month. Their second violation will cause them to lose their privilege of driving and parking in the plaza area for the remainder of the school year. In addition their parents will be notified.

The parking area by the south entrance is for faculty, staff, and guests ONLY. The angle parking in the plaza is student parking. Observance of yellow no parking lines and blue -handicapped zone and other legal ordinances is required. In addition, parallel parking on the west side of the school (along the sidewalk) is prohibited, during school hours. Violators will be given a five dollar ($5.00 fine for first offense. The second violation is $10.00. Additional violations will result in further fines or punishments. All fines are to be paid in the office. Other fines may be assessed as indicated by lawful authorities. Violations of this policy may result in losing parking privileges in the plaza area.

Beverages, Candy, Food, Gum:
Beverages, candy, food gum etc. are not permitted in classrooms, study halls, or library from beginning of school until the end of the last period except during lunch. A $5.00 fine is assessed to violators. It is to be paid in the office. The fine will double if it is not paid within one week.

Bus:
When bus transportation is provided rules established by the busing agencies are to be followed as though they were rules of Don Bosco. A student may be suspended from bus transportation for inappropriate conduct.

Card Playing--Gambling:
Card playing and/or gambling is not allowed during the school day.

Cellular Phones/Pagers
Cellular phones and pagers are not to be brought into the school building for use by the students. Students bringing such items into the building will have them taken away until the end of the school day.

Classrooms and Hallways:
Classroom and hall conduct should reflect the Christian concern we have to care for one another. Please keep traffic moving in an orderly fashion and avoid grouping or loitering by moving quickly. Boisterous conduct or running in the halls does not encourage a learning atmosphere. During the lunch period, the second floor area is off limits.

Citizenship Award:
A quarterly recognition is published of all students who have a cooperation average of 4 with no conduct grade below 3.

Co-Curricular Conduct Code Committee:
The Co-Curricular Conduct Code Committee is made up of: Principal, Dean of Students, Athletic Director, Guidance Director, one head coach and one moderator of a non-athletic activity.

Co-curricular Eligibility Requirements:
Participation in co-curricular activities is both an opportunity and a privilege. There are four (4) areas which govern a student's eligibility to participate:

1. Requirements are established by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. (boys and girls)
2. Don Bosco academic eligibility requirements apply to all school sponsored activities
3. DON BOSCO GOOD CONDUCT RULE applies to all school activities.
4. Training rules of each head coach explained at the start of the season.

Students involved in co-curricular activities receive a copy of the various IHSAA guidelines and Don Bosco academic and good conduct regulations. Individual coaches give to all participants in their activity special regulations which apply to the activity.

The specifics of the DON BOSCO GOOD CONDUCT RULE are included at the end of the handbook. This handbook is an overall guide.

College Visitation:
A one day college or technical school visitation is allowed for juniors and seniors. A visitation slip must be obtained from the Director of Guidance and turned in to the attendance office the day before leaving. The slip must be signed by parents, the Director of Guidance and teachers of classes that will be missed. If this is not done, the student will receive an unexcused absence.

All assignments, quizzes, and/or tests must be completed before taking the visitation day. The visitation day should normally be taken within the first three quarters of the school year.

Computers:
Computers are available for educational use. No games etc. are to be played on them. Any tampering with or vandalism to hardware or software will result in loss of computer privileges and/or suspension. If a student has a problem with a computer they are to contact the faculty monitor immediately.

A ten dollar ($10.00) computer fee will be charged to each family. This money will be used for maintenance, repair, and supplies of the computers.

Conduct and Cooperation:
Evaluations are given in all classes for each grading period. (High) 5-4-3-2-1 (Low). Cooperation is an evaluation of conduct, effort, self discipline, participation and responsibility. Refer to the Guideline for Conduct and Cooperation Grades included at the end of the handbook.

Credit for Advancement:
In an effort to challenge students to keep their credits current to class standing the following policy has been adopted for student to advance with their classmates:

"If student falls below a minimum number of credits (hours) earned they would be classified in the same grade they were in at the beginning of the semester. A letter would be sent home informing the parents (guardians) of the number of credits their student had earned to date." Number of credits should be noted on the report card if possible. (policy adopted January 10, 1994)

9th grade 10 credits
10th grade 21 credits
11th grade 32 credits
12th grade 44 credits to graduate

Curriculum:
Students and parents are referred to The Don Bosco Course Registration Guide for an explanation of yearly requirements, course offerings, credit and course descriptions.

Dance Regulations:
Dances are provided at Don Bosco for the social development of students. It is expected that students who attend will abide by the following rules:

1. Dance times may vary but dances will be 2-21/2 hours in length.
2. Students must remain at the dance until the designated time of release. Usually 1/2 hour before the end of the dance. Permission to leave before that time must be granted by the faculty member at the main entrance.
3. No one may return after leaving the building.
4. Dress for dances must be neat and modest.
5. Students may not attend dances if it is apparent that they have had any alcoholic drink or are using non-prescribed drugs. If they are not detected when they enter and/or are detected later, they will be detained until their parents or guardian are notified and they can be released to their care. A breathalizer may be used to confirm a suspected use of alcohol.
6. Smoking or any tobacco use is not permitted on the premises.
7. There should always be at least eight chaperones. The group sponsoring the dance is responsible for arranging for chaperones.
8. The school assumes no responsibility for students once they leave the dance.
9. Chaperons are to be present until the dance is completely over.
10. Additional rules and regulations may be added by the sponsoring organization.

Only sophomores, juniors, and seniors are permitted to attend the Prom dance. Freshmen students are not permitted to attend even if they are invited by an upper-class student.

Deficiency:
A deficiency at mid-quarter/quarter must be made up within two weeks after the deficiency goes into effect, which is the Monday following the week the deficiency is filed. The deficiency is formally recognized as made up when the student obtains a deficiency make-up slip from the office and has the form signed by both the teacher(s) and Activities Director or Principal.

Detention:
Members of the faculty have the specific right, responsibility and obligation of implementing and enforcing the regulations of the school. The detention period becomes one of the main tools for enforcing the rules and regulations of the school.

Any student who receives oral or written notification of detention must serve the detention either that day or the following school day. Those assigned must report on time to the teacher or administrator who gave the detention . They must come with books, paper, and pen prepared to work on school assignments.

During detention period, silence will be maintained, the school dress code is in effect, and sleeping and eating are not permitted.

ALL DETENTIONS ARE 30 MINUTE DETENTIONS UNLESS APPROVED BY THE DEAN.

The detention period will last one-half hour starting at either 7:00 AM or 2:30 PM. Appointments, activities, rides or anything of that nature NEVER excuse the student from completing the detention within the two day requirement, exceptions must be made with the Dean in advance. The time the detention will be served at is the discretion of the School Administrator, Dean of Students, or teacher.

Disciplinary Referrals:
Teachers will hand in disciplinary referral forms to the Dean of Students. A monitoring system will keep track of the referrals. When a student has reached five (5) referrals, the parents or guardians will receive a letter from the Dean of Students. When the student has received seven (7) a parent/student conference will be held and if it is necessary the student will be placed on a behavioral contract.

It should be understood that certain forms of misbehavior will result in parents being contacted right away and appropriate discipline administered. The school will not tolerate gross disrespect to teachers or staff, insubordinate behavior, fighting, safety related behavior, etc.

Discipline Committee:
The Don Bosco Discipline Committee is made up of: The Principal, Dean of Students, and three (3) teachers. Other resource people may be invited at the request of the committee.

1. A clean well groomed appearance is expected of all.
2. Socks nylons must be worn at school and shoes/sandals must be properly closed.
3. Boys are to be clean shaven with no facial hair.
4. Buttons on shirts must be buttoned except for the neckline.
5. SHIRTS ARE TO BE WORN EACH DAY and neatly tucked in the slacks, skirts or shorts.
6. No outdoor jackets or hooded sweatshirts may be worn in the classroom at any time. No cargo style slacks or shorts may be worn. Athletic clothing for athletic activities is not to be worn during the school day.
7. School uniform shorts may be worn. The length of shorts are to be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
8. At no time is writing or symbols on shirts etc. worn under the approved school clothing to be readable or seen through the clothing.
9. No long sleeved, thermal shirts or other shirts may be worn under short sleeved shirts.

GIRLS: Proper attire for girls at Don Bosco is:

1. A navy blue polyester skirt or twill slacks of uniform material may be purchased from Donald's. The Board of Education has approved the Chic and Docker brands of slacks to be part of the uniform code. Slacks and shorts may be either navy blue or khaki.
2. Solid color-white, blue, yellow, and pink oxford shirts, turtlenecks and polo shirts may be worn. The white shirts may be purchased in local stores or through school. The colored oxford shirts could be purchased locally if the color is matched with those at school. No emblems or inscriptions.
3. Only navy blue or white sweaters or sweater vests may be worn and then only over an approved blouse. Don Bosco sweatshirts may be worn any time during the year.
4. No knit or stirrup slacks or nylon pants may be worn.

BOYS: Proper attire for boys at Don Bosco is:

1. A navy blue, gray or khaki dress pants --- a dress pant is defined as a pant with no outside or sewn on pockets and having no felled seams. The navy blue or khaki pants may be purchased at a local store or at school. The gray pants must be purchased at school. The Board of Education has approved the Chic and Docker brands of slacks to be part of the uniform code.
2. Solid color-white, blue, yellow, and pink oxford shirts, turtlenecks and polo shirts may be worn. The white shirts may be purchased in local stores or from school. The colored oxford shirts could be purchased locally if the color is matched with those at school. No emblems or inscriptions.
3. Only navy blue or white sweaters or sweater vests may be worn. Don Bosco sweatshirts may be worn any time during the school year.

Administration of School Dress and Good Grooming Policy:
The school dress policy has two (2) parts: (1) the specified clothing; (2) the student's appearance and observance of what is specified as a well groomed appearance.

To emphasize and observe the intent of the policy both areas will be monitored:

Students who come to school without specified school dress:

1. Student will be sent home to change after the parents/guardians have been notified and will make up any class time missed.

Students who do not observe a well groomed appearance during the school day:

1. Teachers will report any violations of this policy to the dean of students.
2. A fine of $2.00 will be assessed. The fine will double if it is not paid within one week.

Dual Parent Reporting:
In the case of a student whose parents' marriage has been dissolved or a separation of a parent from the home, the name and address of BOTH parents should be on file.

Unless otherwise decreed by Order, information commonly made available to parents of any student in attendance at Don Bosco (i.e. notices of school functions, progress reports, Newsletters etc.) will be made available to both parents.

Fire Extinguishers:
Any student handling or discharging a fire extinguisher at any time other than an emergency need will be fined $50.00.

Fire and Tornado Drills:
All students are to know the procedures and pattern to be followed for both fire and tornado plans. Once the signal is given absolute silence is to be maintained to enable all to hear any special directions which may be necessary. Refer to posted sign in the classroom for correct procedures to be followed. Tornado plan is listed in the appendix of this handbook.

Fighting
Students are not to engage in physical fighting. Students violating this rule will be referred to the Principal or Dean of Students, who will investigate the incident. Students involved in fighting will be subject to disciplinary action, which will include some form of suspension.

Gangs:
"Realizing that gang activity is a community concern, youth gangs and gang related activity are prohibited. Communication will be maintained with the police department and public school officials on all matters related to gazing activity within the community (area). Involvement and jurisdiction of school authorities in gang related incidents occurring outside the school or off school/parish property will be determined in cooperation with legal authorities and the police, and will take into consideration the nature of the incident, the safety of the student, the effect of the incident on other students, and the good order and functioning of the school."( ABE policy 5133)

Don Bosco High School respects the right of all students to have a safe learning environment. Gangs or gang activities etc. will not be tolerated and will be dealt with following Archdiocesan policy guidelines found in policy 5133 and subsections.

Grading System:
Grades are given in letter grades. Numerical equivalents are as follows: 95 - 100 = A, 93 - 94 = A-, 91 -92=B+,87-90=B,85-86=B-, 83-84=C+,79-82=C, 77-78=C-,75-76=D+,72-74= D, 70 - 71 = D-, Below 70 = F. An I = incomplete.

Graduation Policy:
To be considered a graduate of Don Bosco High School, the following requirements must be met:

1. Successful completion of the required academic units in addition to Theology credits. Theology credits must equal the number of semesters of a student's attendance at Don Bosco.

8 credits: (4 years) English
5 credits: (2.5 years) Social Studies
4 credits: (2 years) Science
4 credits: (2 years) Mathematics
15 credits: Electives

2. Successful completion of Physical Education for each semester enrolled at Don Bosco, unless excused by a written statement from a physician.
3. All school financial and other school responsibilities satisfied.
4. With the exception of transfer credits from other high schools and post secondary credits, no more than six credits may be earned at other institutions.

Seniors who do not meet the above criteria are permitted to participate in the commencement exercises. However, no diploma will be awarded until all requirements are met. Board Policy

Adopted: 8/27/84. Policy modified: June, 1997.

The Don Bosco Board of Education will recognize a student as being qualified to graduate early when the following procedures are followed and completed:

1. A formal request from the parents/guardians and student be presented to the Don Bosco Board of Education through the Principal at a regular Board meeting no later than the end of the first semester of the junior year for graduation at the end of the first semester senior year. No early graduations before first semester senior year.
2. The request must include the reason why the student is requesting this consideration.
3. The student and parents/guardians accept the following stipulations:
1. The student has met all of the graduation requirements by the taking of courses at Don Bosco High School or at a school from which they have transferred (if they have not been a student for all years at Don Bosco).
2. Tuition is paid at a 60% rate of a regular year, if the student attends only one semester of the school year.
3. All other obligations required of a student for graduation must be completed.
4. The student may attend the Prom, Baccalaureate and Graduation. They may not participate in school activities or will not be allowed to go on the senior class trip. (Rephrased from the policy approved on February 11, 1992)
5. Exceptions from the above conditions would be considered by the Board of Education when accompanied by a written recommendation by the faculty and administration.
4. Approval for Early Graduation is granted by the Board of Education. Their decision is final.

The above mentioned policy fulfills Iowa State Standards regarding Early Graduation.

Guns/Weapons In School:
It shall be the policy of Don Bosco High School, in harmony with Archdiocese Policy 5131.7A, that weapons and other dangerous objects be taken from students and others who bring them on to the school property or from students who are participating in any school-related activity away from school premises. Parents/guardians of students found in possession of a weapon or dangerous object shall be notified. Confiscation of weapons or dangerous objects will be reported to law enforcement officials and the student will be subject to disciplinary action.

For the purpose of this policy, a "weapon" is any instrument or device designed primarily for use in inflicting death or injury upon a human being or animal, and which is capable of inflicting death upon a human being when used in the manner for which it was designed. Additionally, any instrument or device of any sort whatsoever which is actually used in such a manner as to indicate that an individual intends to inflict death or serious injury upon the other, and which, when so used, is capable of inflicting death upon a human being, is a weapon. Weapons include, but are not limited to, any pistol, revolver, or other firearm, dagger, razor, stiletto, switchblade knife, or knife having a blade exceeding five inches in length. Facsimiles of weapons used in a threatening fashion are subject to this policy. Dangerous objects include, but are not limited to, clubs, nanchakus, brass knuckles, knives, butterfly knives, stun guns, or billy clubs.

Notwithstanding any other policy or regulation to the contrary, students in possession of a firearm while on school property or participating in any school-related activity away from school premises shall be expelled for not less than twelve months. For purposes of this policy, the term "firearm" includes any weapon designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of any such weapon, a muffler or silencer for such a weapon, or any explosive, incendiary or poison gas. The principal, in consultation with the Superintendent of Schools, shall have the authority to recommend modification of the expulsion requirements for a student on a case by case basis. Readmission of the student at the end of the expulsion period will be based on the recommendation of the principal to the local board of education.

Exceptions to this policy may be granted on a case by case basis by the principal for weapons or other dangerous objects displayed for authorized educational purposes. Such exceptions must be granted in advance of the display for educational purposes.

Gym and Weight Room:
The weight room and gym may be used when there is proper supervision. The gym floor has been resurfaced, all students are to have a pair of tennis shoes which is only worn for gym classes. Shoes worn as everyday wear are not allowed on the gym floor.

During Physical Education classes or activities all valuables must be given to your coach or teacher for safe keeping.

Hazing
Hazing is considered a form of harassment. It should be reported to the Principal or Dean of Students. For a definition of hazing refer to harassment Section 11, Part B.

Harassment:
I. Policy

1. It is the policy of Don Bosco High School, in harmony with Archdiocese Policy 2515.11 to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from any type of harassment. No employee, volunteer or student associated with these programs shall be subjected to any type of harassment.
2. It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee, volunteer, or student to harass another employee, volunteer, or student through conduct or communications as defined in Section 11 below.
3. Violations of this policy or procedure will be cause for disciplinary action.

Il. Definition of harassment

1. Harassment may be on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. If so, it also constitutes discrimination and, as such, violates civil law and the policies of the Archdiocesan Board of Education. Harassment may also occur without regard to any of the above categories. It also violates the policies of the Archdiocese of Dubuque.
2. Harassment is verbal or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual. It may be, but does not have to be, because of one's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability, or that of one's relatives, friends, or associates, that: 1) has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment; 2) has the purpose of effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's performance; or 3) otherwise adversely affects an individual's opportunities. Threats to injure of kill another person or threats to do harm to another's property, constitute harassment.
3. Harassing conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) epithets, slurs, negative stereotyping, or threatening, intimidating, or hostile acts; and 2) written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group that is circulated within or placed on walls, bulletin boards, or elsewhere on premises where the educational program operates.
4. The standard for determining whether verbal or physical conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a hostile or abusive environment is whether a reasonable student or person in the same or similar circumstances would find the conduct intimidating, hostile or abusive. It is not necessary to make a showing that the victim was psychologically harmed.

III. Procedures

1. Any person who alleges harassment by an employee, volunteer or student should report a complaint directly to his or her teacher, immediate supervisor, principal, or the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The complaint shall describe the perceived violation, name the perpetrator, and identify any potential witnesses to the incident.
2. In the case of someone who threatens to injure or kill another person for any reason, or who threatens to do harm to another's property, a "no-tolerance" stance will be taken. The perpetrator will be suspended immediately. Re-entry will be contingent upon a report from a competent mental health care professional indicating that the perpetrator is not perceived to be a threat to self or others. It may also be contingent upon a program of continued counseling.
3. The filing of a grievance or otherwise reporting of harassment will not reflect upon the complainant's status, nor will it affect future employment or work assignments. Retaliation against a complainant is strictly prohibited.
4. The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the accused, will be respected to the extent possible but consistent with legal obligations and with the necessity to investigate allegations of misconduct and to take corrective action when this conduct has occurred. The person receiving the complaint shall investigate the matter to determine if the charges are substantiated, after which a summary of the investigation will be developed. If charges are substantiated, contact should be made with the Office of Educational Services for counsel.

IV. Sanctions

1. A substantiated charge against an employee or a volunteer will subject such employee or volunteer to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.
2. A substantiated charge against a student in any educational program governed by the Archdiocesan Board of Education will subject that student to disciplinary action which may include suspension or expulsion.

High Honors will be awarded to those students attaining a GPA of 3.500 to 4.000. (Physical education grades are not averaged for honor roll standing).

Honors will be awarded to those students attaining a GPA of 3.000 to 3.499.

Citizenship Award: A quarterly recognition is published of all students who have a cooperation average of 4 with no conduct grade below 3.

Hospitalization/Treatment Center:
Any expense for assessment and/or treatment including tutoring, that may be required when a student is hospitalized or in a treatment center is at the expense of the parents/guardians of the student.

Immunization card:
A valid immunization card must be on file in the office before a student is allowed to attend classes.

Incompletes:
Anyone who receives an incomplete for a quarter grade or first semester grade has 10 school days to complete it or the grade will become a failure. Second semester incomplete grade has 10 normal working days to complete it or the grade will become a failure. The ten (10) day limit may be waved if special arrangements were made BEFORE the end of the semester with the appropriate personnel.

Intramurals:
Students may participate in or observe intramurals if they do not have a deficiency and with permission of proper authority.

Language:
Inappropriate language (swearing/cursing, etc.) will result in a $5.00 fine. The fine will double if it is not paid within one week.

Library:
No book is to be taken from the library by a student without signing his/her name on the book card found in the pocket of the book. All books are to be returned on or before the due date or be subject to a fine. Reference books, periodicals, magazines, articles and newspapers are to be used in the library and may not be taken from the room. Misuse of the library will result in loss of library privileges.

Lockers:
Lockers are to be kept clean and orderly. Please do not put valuables in your locker. No decals, are to be pasted on lockers nor may scotch tape or paste be used for pictures. Masking tape may be used. Lockers are subject to inspection by the administration. (see Search and Seizure policy) Lockers are to be used only by the student to whom they have been assigned. If any damage is incurred during the year, the damage will be charged accordingly. Interior locker decorations must be in good taste representing student and school values.

Locks are available:
Locks are available in the office for student use. ONLY school supplied lock may be used. A five dollar deposit is required. Three dollars will be refunded at the end of the school year if the lock is returned to the main office in good working condition.

Lunch:
All students are encouraged to eat lunch. Lunch is available at the hot lunch program. Dishes, silverware, milk cartons, etc. are to be taken to the scraping table and cleaned and placed in the proper receptacles. Those who live close may go home for lunch at the written request of parents. No other students may leave the school area. Students with reduced or free lunch tickets are not permitted to loan them to others and will lose this privilege if they do so.

Management of Funds:
All financial matters and activities within the school organizations are under the supervision of the principal. No fund drives or collections may be taken by students, faculty or staff without authorization of the principal.

Prescribed Medication:
Parents of students who are under the care of a physician and who need prescribed medication during the school day are to notify the principal by means of a written note. All medications, (prescription and over the counter) must be brought to school in the original container and left in the off ice. Parents of students with prescription inhalers who must keep the inhaler with them, or students who need to self-administer insulin, must provide written permission for their student to do so. Tylenol may be distributed to students whose parents have signed the permission form on registration sheets.

Radios/Tape players/CDs and/or Head sets:
Radios/Tape players/CDs and/or headsets are not permitted in school during school hours (7:45am-2:25 PM) and/or during detention. They may be used during lunch if played softly so as not to disturb anyone.

Respect:
In communication with a teacher, any member of the school staff or visitor, a student always uses the proper title: "Father" "Sister", "Mrs.", "Mr.", "Miss", "Coach".

School Communications:
A weekly bulletin of activities is published.

Daily announcements are read during homeroom/activity period. Students should be seated and silent while announcements are read.

Special messages to/for students are communicated during the school day in emergency situations. Normal procedure is that messages are given at the end of the school day.

Deficiency/Commendation reports are sent to parents in October, December, February and April.

Parent/School Communications:
A school newsletter is sent to all parents monthly except September.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are held after the first and third quarter grading periods. Other parent-teacher conferences can be scheduled by either parents or teachers as the need is recognized. Parents should feel free to contact the school at any time to set up a special conference time.

Search and Seizure:
It is the policy of Don Bosco High School Board of Education to operate its educational programs in a Catholic orderly environment. Recognizing that the presence of contraband on school property or on the person of a student attending school is not consistent with the above policy, Don Bosco High School adapts the policy as stated in Archdiocesan policy 5145.2 which refers to the rules relating to periodic inspection to the search of students and/or to protect student areas.

Contraband includes substances or items which, if found on school property, violate the law and school regulations or are detrimental to an orderly environment at school. Contraband includes, by way of illustration, but not limited to: drugs, narcotics, tobacco, liquor, weapons, and stolen property. It consists of substances or items which may cause a substantial disruption of the school environment and /or which present a threat to the health and safety of the students and staff, as determined by appropriate personnel.

Sexual Harassment:
Sexual harassment is not to be tolerated at Don Bosco.

1. The Policy It is the policy of the Don Bosco High School, in harmony with Archdiocese Policy 2515.1, to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from sexual harassment. No employee, volunteer, or student associated with these programs shall be subjected to sexual harassment.

It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee, volunteer, or student to harass another employee, volunteer, or student through conduct or communications of a sexual nature.

Violations of this policy or procedure will be cause for disciplinary action.

A substantiated charge against a student shall subject that student to disciplinary action which may include suspension or expulsion.

2. Definition

Sexual harassment means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

3. Procedures
1. Any person who alleges sexual harassment by an employee, volunteer, or student files a complaint in writing directly to his or her teacher, immediate supervisor, principal, or the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The complaint shall describe the perceived violation, name the perpetrator, and identify any potential witnesses to the incident.

Smoking / Smoke Free Building:
Don Bosco has been designated a "SMOKE FREE BUILDING". At no time will smoking be permitted within the building.

Sportsmanship:
At athletic contests students should treat opponents, spectators and officials with Christian courtesy and respect. Students are not to lead cheers which interfere with the organized cheers of the cheerleaders of either team. We should strive to be known for our good sportsmanship.

Student Activities:
We are all identified with Don Bosco High School. What students do outside of school and at school related events is not in all cases beyond the jurisdiction of the school.

Student Assemblies-School Liturgies:
All school assemblies, liturgies are part of our school program. When any person is before the assembly to address the group, (Mass, Assembly, Pep Rally), there is to be no talking among students or improper behavior: shouting, whistling, excessive noise, whispering are discourteous acts.

Student Privacy Act:
In conformity with the Student Privacy Act, Don Bosco does not send out student/graduate information to any outside organizations without written authorization of the student/graduate.

Study Hall:
All students are assigned to study hall when not scheduled in a class. Students must report to the study hall with books for study. Students assigned to study may request to use the library.

Suspension:
Suspension is a penalty that may be incurred. The Dean or Principal assigns a time and place for a suspension to be served. When a student is suspended the student will LOSE credit for the time of The suspension. All assignments and scheduled tests/assessments must be completed along with any work assigned by the teacher for classes missed. While on suspension one must be working on school work. Sleeping, reading magazines etc. are not allowed.

Telephone:
The telephone is to be used after school ONLY. Parents should ask to talk to student only in case of an emergency. Normally when a telephone call comes in a note is taken and the student will be called in at the end of the day to receive the note.

Textbooks:
Textbooks are provided to all students. Materials such as workbooks which are used up by the student during the year are charged to the student at cost. Undue wear, damage, or loss will require payment at the end of the school year. Books belonging to the school are to be covered at all times. Covers are available at the office.

Tobacco:
The use or possession of tobacco on the school grounds is prohibited. These are matters of state law and cannot be permitted in the school, in the immediate school area, or at school related activities, or on school buses or vans.

Students in violation of this policy will be assessed a $25.00 (twenty five dollar) fine for first offense. Additional penalty (s) will be added for repeated violations.

Transcripts:
The first and final transcripts to the same school are free. There is a $2.00 fee to be handed in with the written request for each transcript sent to other schools.

Tuition and fees:
Tuition is charged to the students to help cover the cost of education and to build a sense of ownership for one's education.

Tournament Policy: (for Spectators)
DON BOSCO TOURNAMENT POLICY Permission will be granted by the school to attend these state sponsored school activities if:

1. Parent (s)/guardian of the student must provide a written excuse for the student to attend the activity PRIOR to the absence.
2. Parent(s)/Guardian must assume all responsibilities and liabilities for their student (s).
3. Because the purpose of Don Bosco High School is education, the school reserves the right to deny permission to attend activities if the student is academically deficient or whose attendance record indicates that they have missed a significant amount of school.
4. Regardless of the means of transportation to an event or the length of stay, students are under the sanctions of the school rules and regulations at the event site at which Don Bosco is participating.

Permission forms will be made available from Don Bosco and must be used by all students attending a state sponsored event.

Vandalism:
Any act of destruction or defacement of school property will result in a minimum of a $25.00 fine and/or hours of school service. Acts of vandalism include, but are not limited to, writing on, scratching, or carving into lockers, walls and desks. Serious acts of vandalism will be reported to law enforcement officials, be subject to restitution and may lead to suspension or expulsion from Don Bosco High School.

Visitors:
Students who request to have a visitor attend school with them should:

1. Receive permission from the principal and inform their teachers at least one day in advance.
2. On the day of the visit, a pass must be issued and signed by the principal. This pass must be shown to each teacher before class begins and the visitor introduced to the teacher. Teachers have the right to refuse permission to a visitor.
3. Student's having guests are responsible for that persons conduct. Visitors are expected to abide by all school regulations and conduct themselves properly. Visitors must dress appropriately and in good taste.

Withdrawal / Dropping/Changing a Class:
A student initiated withdrawal or dropping a class must be done within the first two weeks of the semester. Students are to contact the teacher first and discuss it with him/her, then Guidance Counselor to receive the proper form that needs to be sign by the parent(s) or guardian, the teacher, the Guidance Counselor and finally the Principal. This signed form must be returned to the principal before any class changes occur.

Work Release/Early Release:
Don Bosco emphasizes academic excellence. Therefore Don Bosco does not have work release/Early release. Students are encouraged to take additional classes instead of multiple study halls.

This Handbook is intended to serve as a reference for information, recommendations and regulations for students and parents, and for faculty reference. The handbook contains information most relevant to the parents/students. It is not intended to be all inclusive. Because something is not mentioned, does not mean it does not apply. In order to provide for respect for one another, and a Christian learning environment in which all can grow, all need to understand and be familiar with these guidelines.