Archbishop McNicholas High School

NOTE: The Parent/Student Agreement and the Emergency Medical Authorization forms are now located on the last page of the handbook. Please complete these two forms and return them to your student’s homeroom teacher on or before Friday, August 31, 2007.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

THE PHILOSOPHY OF ARCHBISHOP MCNICHOLAS HIGH SCHOOL

The primary responsibility for education rests with the family but requires the cooperation of schools to provide the sound educational base upon which our society is founded. Specifically, parents and the Catholic Church entrust to Archbishop McNicholas High School the role of providing the formal education required for preparing our youth to attain their full potential as Christian adults. Archbishop McNicholas accepts this trust and this role and thus operates on the following principles:

Spiritually, Archbishop McNicholas High School adheres to the belief that each person has intrinsic value as one of God’s children; therefore, we attempt to foster the faith and moral growth of each person within our community so that he/she may “attain full stature in Christ.” We encourage our students to take their rightful place in the Catholic community, and by their daily lives be witnesses to the life of Christ.

Academically, as a comprehensive high school, Archbishop McNicholas High School provides a sound

education to students who require remediation, to students for whom fundamental concepts are a

challenge, to students who are preparing for future study in colleges and universities, and to students who are capable of obtaining college credit during high school.

Physically, Archbishop McNicholas High School encourages the proper growth and development of each child by offering effective curriculum and interscholastic competition.

Socially, Archbishop McNicholas High School seeks to help young adults learn to live in and of the

world while maintaining a questioning attitude on injustices and inequalities in our society. Archbishop

McNicholas strives to develop constructive citizens who will be able to make informed and responsible

decisions in a rapidly changing pluralistic world.

In all areas, the school board, the administration, the faculty, and the staff will adhere to this philosophy.

RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY

The Archbishop McNicholas community witnesses our Catholic faith not only in religion classes but also every day through such experiences as school masses, beginning each day with prayer, penance services, the Community Service program, retreat program, and many more. We strive to promote Christian attitudes and beliefs for all our students; we believe that we are living our faith each and every day. Archbishop McNicholas High School succeeds in being a family of faith where real learning and intellectual growth take place. Our students are challenged to become living examples of their Christian faith. We honestly believe that Archbishop McNicholas High School provides strong, Catholic education for all our students.

MISSION STATEMENT

Archbishop McNicholas High School promotes embraces each student—intellectually, morally,

creative, and challenging campus where students with opportunities and experiences values, and attain full stature in Christ.

CORE BELIEFS

• We value each student as a unique child of God.

• We foster Catholic identity through faith development.

• We vigorously pursue and cultivate academic excellence.

• We use a variety of instructional approaches to support student learning.

• We encourage social consciousness through community service.

• We believe that a diverse population completes the face of Christ.

SCHOOL PROFILE

Archbishop McNicholas High School is a Roman Catholic, co-educational high school serving a variety

of students with differing socio-economic backgrounds and educational needs. Archbishop McNicholas High School is fully chartered by the Ohio State Department of Education and is accredited by the North Central Association and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association.

Archbishop McNicholas High School has existed as a co-educational, inter-parochial institution since

1951 and prior to that as St. Joseph Academy since 1915. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati purchased

Archbishop McNicholas High School from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille on July 1, 1998. We are

proud of our rich history of educational success.

ADMISSIONS

For admission to the freshman class, eighth grade students must fulfill the following conditions:

1. Take the Archbishop McNicholas Placement Test

2. Successfully complete their elementary school requirements

3. Fill out the various forms and personal data (including immunization requirements established by

the Ohio Department of Health)

4. Be interviewed and registered within the required deadline

All upperclass transfers must meet academic requirements and are subject to space availability in the class.

NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Archbishop McNicholas High School admits students of any sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin

to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school administered programs and in the hiring of faculty and staff.

SCHOOL BOARD

The School Board of Archbishop McNicholas High School was organized in 1966 and advises on school

policies. This board consists of lay people, the principal, and representatives from the religious community.

The board functions under the regulations from the state and archdiocesan authorities.

Archbishop McNicholas High School School Board members for 2007-2008:

Mrs. Gail Birmingham
Mrs. Judy Farley

Mrs. Darline Foltz
Mr. Dan Gilene

Mr. Chris Kamphaus

Sr. Judi Keehnen
Mr. Mike Kelly
Mr. Timothy Kloppenborg
Mr. Ken Kollsmith

Ms. Karen McLaughlin

Mr. James Powers
Mrs. Terri Rechtin
Mrs. Michelle Thomas
Fr. Bill Wagner

President: Mr. Dan Muenzer

All regularly scheduled meetings are open to the public; however, non-board members wishing to address the board shall be limited to those whose petitions have been received and accepted in writing prior to the date of the meeting. Monthly meetings are held on the second (2nd) Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room.

SCHOOL ALMA MATER

O Lord, You call us all to be your people, joined as one,

And so fulfill our destiny to shine forth like the sun.

Here in this place we come to learn and strive for heaven above.

We pray that we may always burn with faith and hope and love.

And so, we of McNicholas will forever pledge to be

A city shining on a hill, a strong community.

And in our lives, O Lord, may we fulfill what we now sing:

Our motto is “that we may be like Christ in everything.”

SCHOOL COLORS

Hunter green, white, and gold

SCHOOL FIGHT SONG

Cheer, cheer for McNicholas High

Bonded together, that is our cry

Never leave it just for one

Bonded together we get things done

Green and white are our colors true

We have no time to be sad or blue

For our days at MHS

Are numbered among the best.

FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

SCHOOL FLAG

The flag of Archbishop McNicholas High School was a special gift from the

class of l989 and flies under the flag of our country on special school occasions.

SCHOOL MOTTO

That Youth May Attain Full Stature in Christ

SCHOOL NICKNAME

Rockets

SCHOOL RING

The school ring bears the Archbishop McNicholas shield and emblem and

the student’s year of graduation. Rings may be purchased by students during the first semester of their sophomore year. Sophomores meet with the Herff Jones representative and receive brochures/ordering information during the fall. The rings are distributed in the spring. All inquiries should be made to Mr. John Jones (our Herff Jones local representative) at 272-5890.

SCHOOL SHIELD

The school shield is taken from the coat of arms of Archbishop John T. McNicholas who was the ordinary in Cincinnati from 1925 to 1950. The plough refers to Cincinnatus, a Roman farmer who became a hero, and the three crosses symbolize the Blessed Trinity and are called “fitchy gules” since they would be thrust into the ground after plowing. The black and white cross is the symbol of the Dominican order of which Archbishop McNicholas was a member. The eagle and the three globes are part of the Archbishop’s personal crest. The legend below the shield translates: “In confidence of divine help.”

ADMINISTRATION/FACULTY/STAFF

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Brian D. Pendergest, M.Ed., Principal
Lizanne G. Ingram, M.Ed., Director of Curriculum and Academic Services

Robert L. Heise, M.A., Athletic Director

Jean Gelvin, Director of Finance

Gerard Kissel, M.A., Student Moderator

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT

Steven A. Ranieri, M.P.A., Institutional Advancement Director
Chandra Davidson, B.A., Annual Fund & Foundation Director
Jodi Fritsch, M.B.A., Communications & Alumni Relations Director

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

Victoria Hausberger, M.Ed. (Chair) A-G last names
Nancy Aniskovich, M.Ed. ............ H-O last names
Donald Popelar, M.Ed. ............... P-Z last names

CAMPUS MINISTER

Sarah Dodds, B.A.

SCHOOL FACULTY

RELIGION

Donna Bambach, M.A. (chair)

Sarah Dodds, B.A.
John Norman, M.A.

Jeffery Hutchinson, B.A.
Samuel Roflow, M.A.

Mary Beth Sandmann, B.A.
Paula Yerke, M.A.

ENGLISH

Jean Collins, B.A.
Valerie Combs, B.A. (chair)

Meloney Feldkamp, B.A.
Anne Jones, B.A.

Jeffrey Mulvey, M.A.
Angie Noble, M.Ed.

Rebecca Riggs, M.A.
Mary Rudd, M.Ed.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Tristan Blackburn, B.A.
Charles Decker, M.Ed.
John Kirchgassner, M.Ed., (co-chair)

Frank Lowden, B.A., (co-chair)
Tim Monahan, B.A.

Patrick Stricker, B.A.

MATH

Mary Honkonen, B.S., (chair)
Jack Kaniecki, B.S.
William Losekamp, M.Ed.
Judith Martin, M.A.

Alicia Meyer, B.S.
Daniel Rosenbaum, B.S.
Katherine Tyler, M.B.A.

SCIENCE

Deborah Bonekamp, B.A.
Gwyn Bush, M.Ed. (co-chair)
Regina Goines, B.A. (co-chair)

Amy Morsch, B.A.

Richard Pfirman, M.S.
Michael Quinones, M.A.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES

Barbara Gillming, M.Ed. (Co-Chair)

Stephen Klonne, B.A. (Co-Chair)
Dennis Murphy, B.A.

MODERN LANGUAGES

Tracey Dietz, B.A.
Charles Decker, M.Ed.

Sandra Ibanez, B.S.

Teresa Schaeffer, M.A. (chair)
Milagros Quiles-Torres, M.A.

Alice Pearson, M.A.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH

Cheryl Heise, B.S. (chair)
Stephen Klonne, B.A.

PERFORMING ARTS

Keith Nance, B.A.
Jeanne Spurlock, M.A. (chair)

VISUAL ARTS

William Corbett, B.A.
Melissa Gaskins, M.F.A. (Chair)

Mary Beth Sandmann, B.A.
Marjory Stowe, B.A.

LIBRARY

Kathleen Bollmer, M.Ed.
Anne Marie Daniels

LEARNING DISABILITIES TUTORIAL PROGRAM

Gabrielle Wadell, M.Ed. (chair)

Renee Hendron, M.A.

REMEDIAL READING SPECIALIST

Donna Peters, M.Ed.

PSYCHOLOGIST

Matthew Musselman M.A.

TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORS

Andrew Ey, B.A.
Barbara Gillming, M.Ed.
Dennis Murphy, B.A.

SCHOOL STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS

Joanne Costello (Institutional Advancement)

Donna Dillenburger (Guidance)

Diana Dugan (Principal)

Patricia Farwick (Principal and Director of Curriculum)

Susan Rohlfs (Athletic Director and Student Moderator)

OFFICE STAFF

Janet Browning (Business Office)
Mary Anne Christmann, B.S.N., School Nurse

Kay Eby, State Aid

Betty Stelter, Attendance Officer, Receptionist Main Office

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS SUPERVISOR

Michael Woodruff

ACADEMICS

Excellence in academic pursuits is the ultimate goal of Archbishop McNicholas High School. In order

to meet the challenge of providing an academic environment that is conducive to excellence and to

fulfill our mandate as a comprehensive high school, Archbishop McNicholas High School offers a broad

range of curricular choices.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM: Archbishop McNicholas High School offers AP courses approved

by the College Board in English, Physics, American History, European History, U.S. Government, Calculus, Biology, Music Theory, Studio Art, Computer Science, French, Spanish, and Latin. This program is designed to challenge the superior students and provide them with the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. The purpose of the Advanced Placement Program at Archbishop McNicholas High School is to enable academically capable and highly motivated students to complete rigorous college level courses during the secondary school years. Enrollment in Advanced Placement courses instills a sense of scholarship in the student and an appreciation of the intrinsic value of devoting oneself to the pursuit of knowledge. Success in the Advanced Placement Program is achieved through dedication to excellence on the part of teachers, students, parents, counselors, and administration.

COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM: Since 95% or more of our graduates go on to further their

education at either a two-year or four-year college, we provide an outstanding college-bound curriculum for our students. Our students are scheduled into classes in areas such as English, social studies, math, science, religion, foreign languages, fine arts, business and computer science.

GENERAL PROGRAM: Our general program provides the non-college bound students a range of

curricular choices that will prepare them for the years beyond high school. We have the services of one remedial teacher in the area of reading. Our lower level course offerings in all subject areas permit all students the chance to learn and succeed at their own pace; this program also encourages the student to see post-secondary education as a viable option.

LEARNING DISABILITIES PROGRAM: Archbishop McNicholas High School has an established Learning

Disabilities Program that addresses the needs of certain students whose learning styles require tutorial assistance. The program serves students in every academic program and strives to develop skills that will allow the students to learn material presented in a mainstream classroom.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Each academic department maintains a current “graded course of study” that lists the specific learning objectives for each of its courses. Teachers use the graded course of study to develop lesson plans. Archbishop McNicholas High School publishes a complete Course Directory prior to the beginning of the scheduling process every year. Whereas it is primarily the responsibility of the Guidance Department to interpret curricular offerings to students and to parents, each professional within our school structure demonstrates commitment to excellence by understanding and constantly seeking ways to improve our academic programs.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING/PLAGIARISM)

It is the position of the administration and faculty that cheating and any other form of academic dishonesty are student behaviors that cannot be tolerated at any time. These behaviors include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Plagiarism, whether it be in the form of stealing a single line of text, quoting an entire passage,

or passing off as one’s own another writer’s ideas, will not be tolerated. Students are expected

to follow proper citation form.

2. The use of print and online notes (Cliff’s Notes, Spark’s Notes, and language translation sites)

is unacceptable. Such notes may be confiscated by any faculty member and not returned.

3. Any violation of test rules established by a teacher.

4. Copying another student’s class work or homework.

5. Using previously submitted work from another class.

6. Cheating on an exam/quiz, whatever the means.

Procedure to be followed by the faculty:

a. When a student has cheated (including plagiarism) on an exam, test, report, essay, homework, etc., the student is to be given a “no credit” on that piece of work. This grade is to be included with all other grades when determining an “average.” (If another student has willingly cooperated in the cheating incident, he/she is equally guilty.)

b. The teacher is also required to do the following:

1. Call the parent(s) of the student(s) and notify them of the incident and the “no credit.”

2. Send a report of the incident to the student moderator’s office:

a) Student(s) will be assigned Saturday work detail for the first offense.

b) Should a second cheating incident be reported during the academic year, the above procedure will be followed and the student will be subject to additional disciplinary action which may include Saturday work detail, suspension, or expulsion.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM ENTRANCE PROCEDURE

Students wishing to sign up for an AP course are given a green “Entrance Form for Advanced Placement Courses” by their referring teacher or guidance counselor. The Entrance Form must be signed by the student, the referring teacher, and the student’s parent.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM EXIT PROCEDURE

Students enrolled in AP courses are committed to a full year membership in the class. However,

should circumstances warrant a means of exit, a written request for withdrawal directed to the student’s guidance counselor is initiated by the student or AP teacher. The student, parents, teacher, and guidance counselor meet to discuss the decision. If a neutral party is needed to participate in the meeting, the AP Coordinator may be invited. In cases where a concensus cannot be reached, the Director of Curriculum and Academic Services or the principal will intervene.

CLASS RANK

Class Rank is determined at the end of each semester and is based on the cumulative GPA of each student. The highest GPA is ranked first and so on. Weighted GPAs and weighted class ranks are used only for honor roll determination, National Honor Society membership eligibility, Valedictorian/Salutatorian selection, and on college applications where the weighted numbers are to the individual student’s advantage. Weighted ranks and weighted grades for individual courses are not printed on report cards or transcripts.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRA-CURRICULARS

To participate in extra-curricular activities at Archbishop McNicholas High School, students must adhere to academic standards set by the school, the Ohio High School Athletic Association, and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It is important that the student place primary importance on classroom performance; therefore, all students will be evaluated at regular intervals. Any questions concerning eligibility should be directed to the Director of Curriculum and Academic Services.

QUARTERLY ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, a student must receive passing grades in a minimum of five (5) one credit courses in the immediately preceding grading period. A student must receive passing grades in a minimum of five (5) one-credit courses or the equivalent during the fourth (4th) quarter to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities during the first quarter of the following school year. Summer school grades earned may NOT be used to substitute for failing grades from the fourth (4th) quarter of the regular school year. Parents and students will be notified at the end of each academic quarter if the student is ineligible for extra-curricular participation the following quarter.

Incoming freshmen must have passed 75% of their core courses in the eighth grade in order to be eligible for the first quarter of high school.

INTRA-QUARTERLY ELIGIBILITY

Archbishop McNicholas High School conducts an academic review every two weeks beginning in

September and continuing through May. Students who are failing two or more classes are placed on

PROBATION and are notified in writing that they have two weeks to bring up their grades. If the student is still failing two or more classes after the two-week probationary period, the student is placed on the INELIGIBLE list and is not permitted to participate in any extra-curricular activity for two weeks and parents are notified in writing. Every two weeks coaches/moderators and teachers receive the names of students who are ineligible or on probation. A student may fall under the state guidelines without having been through the intra-quarterly process.

YEARLY ELIGIBILITY

Archbishop McNicholas High School requires that students stay on track for graduation to participate in extra-curricular activities from year to year. See “Yearly Promotion.” If appropriate and sufficient credits are NOT earned, the student may NOT participate in any extra-curricular activity for the entire academic year. Summer school credits will be considered on an individual basis.

EXAMINATIONS

The administration establishes the schedule for 1st and 3rd “quarter test weeks” and end of semester examinations. Semester examinations may not be taken early unless the student presents written permission to the teacher from the administration. If a student has not been able to take a semester exam due to illness by the end of the examination schedule, the student must make arrangements with the guidance office. Vacations are not permitted during the school year for any reason and may not be cause for missing an exam.

Seniors who have an 85.0 average or better in any academic course may be given exemption from taking the second semester exam. The names of those students earning exemptions are posted by course on a previously announced date. With good cause, a teacher may request that a student’s name be removed from the exemption list prior to senior exam days.

GRADE WEIGHTING

Advanced Placement courses, Honors courses, and several higher level college prep courses are weighted for difficulty. Weighted values for individual grades are not printed on report cards or transcripts.

GRADING

Numerical grades are assigned each quarter and for each semester examination. First and second

quarters and the first semester exam grades determine the first semester average with quarter grades counting twice as much as the exam grade. The same procedure is used to determine the second semester average. If it is a full year course, all four quarters and both semester exams determine the final average. Credit for each course is awarded according to state standards. The grade equivalencies are as follows: 93%-100% = A; 85%-92% = B; 75%-84% = C; 70%-74% = D; below 70% = F.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4.0 Religion

4.0 English

3.0 Science

3.0 Social Studies

3.0 Math

0.5 Health

0.5 Physical Education

1.0 Fine Arts

5.0 Electives

24 TOTAL CREDITS

40 Service Hours

Senior Retreat

(1 credit = 1 full year course work)

Students are limited to earning no more than five (5) credits through summer school or tutorial work in their high school careers. See “Summer School/Tutoring.”

HONOR ROLL

The honor roll is a way of recognizing academic achievement for those students who attain specified

marks. To be eligible, a student

1) must earn an unweighted grade no lower than 75% in each class and

2) be enrolled in a minimum of 6 classes in the quarter (a minimum of 5 classes if enrolled in the

LD Program).

There are three levels of honor roll status. Each requires the above criteria as well as the specified

marks below.

Dean’s List is reserved for students who are enrolled in a minimum of three weighted courses (freshmen must have at least two weighted courses), and achieve a weighted average of 95%.

First Honors is achieved by earning a weighted average of 93%.

Second Honors is achieved by earning a weighted average of 85%.

Any student who earns honor roll status in three of the four quarters of a year is eligible for a scholastic letter award presented during the awards program in May. A Four Year Scholar Award is presented to seniors who have achieved this each year.

INCOMPLETE (I)

It is the student’s responsibility to see that an “I” or INCOMPLETE grade on a report card is removed.

For the first three quarters of the school year, the student must make arrangements within one week

after report cards are issued; at the end of the fourth quarter, the “I” must be removed by June 20, 2008. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN THE “I” BEING AUTOMATICALLY CHANGED TO A “60%”

FOR QUARTER GRADES AND TO A “50%” FOR EXAMS.

INTERIM PROGRESS REPORTS

Midway through each quarter of the school year, Interim Progress Reports are distributed to ALL students. Interims for the school year 2007-08 will be distributed to the students on the following dates:

1ST QUARTER ......................................................... OCT. 2, 2007

2ND QUARTER ......................................................... DEC. 4, 2007

3RD QUARTER ......................................................... FEB. 19, 2008

4TH QUARTER ......................................................... MAY 6, 2008

Interim reports are important so that the parents are aware of the academic standing of their student in all classes before official report cards are issued at the end of each quarter. Questions/problems regarding interim reports should be directed to the guidance office, 231-3500, ext. 5128.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The Archbishop McNicholas chapter of National Honor Society follows the selection guidelines of the

constitution of the N.H.S. Junior and senior students achieving a minimum weighted GPA of 90% are

notified that they are eligible to apply in September. Selection for membership is an honor bestowed by a committee of faculty members. The membership application requires proof of character, scholarship, leadership, and service within our school and the broader community. Continued membership requires on-going service to the school, and the upholding of academic excellence.

McNicholas has local chapters of the following subject-specific National Honor Societies: Art, French,

Latin, Math, Music, Science and Spanish. Entrance into these Honor Societies is set by individual

departments in compliance with national guidelines.

OUTSIDE TUTOR TESTING POLICY

Students are not permitted to take tests with private outside tutors. Provisions for extended time or special accommodations will be made through the classroom teacher or the Guidance Office. (This policy does not affect those students in the Archbishop McNicholas Learning Disabilities Program. They will take tests with the LD tutor in cases where this is a part of their formal Service Plan.)

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

We encourage continuous communication between the teachers and the parents. In order to give the parents the opportunity to meet privately with their child’s teachers, we have scheduled the following conference times:

1ST QUARTER ............................................ THURSDAY, OCT. 4, 2007 3:00-8:00 P.M.

2ND QUARTER ............................................ TUESDAY, DEC. 6, 2007 3:00-7:00 P.M.

3RD QUARTER ............................................ THURSDAY, FEB. 21, 2008 3:00-7:00 P.M.

All conferences are by appointment only; scheduling forms will be sent home with interim reports.

If the need arises to talk with the student’s teachers during the school year at a time other than Parent/ Teacher Conferences, please contact the teacher directly, preferably through email, or contact the student’s guidance counselor.

OHIO GRADUATION TESTS

Students in the class of 2008 and following are required to pass all sections of the Ohio Graduation

Test administered to them in March of their sophomore year. Retakes are administered in October,

March and July.

Intervention is provided by academic departments for students who need to pass one or more sections of the test.

REPORT CARDS

Report cards will be issued approximately one week after the end of each quarter. In order for parents to have an on-going record of quarterly achievement, the report card becomes the property of the parents and need not be returned to school. The report cards for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters of the academic year will be distributed to the students during the school day. All fourth quarter report cards will be mailed home to the parents.

BLACKBOARD ^©

Blackboard is a curricular communication tool accessible through the McNicholas web site. All teachers have accounts on Blackboard that allow them to post syllabi, assignments and class policies. Parents and students are mailed their passwords for Blackboard in August.

ON-LINE GRADES

Our on-line grader server is accessible through the McNicholas web site. Parents and students are mailed their passwords in August. Grades are generally posted on the Tuesday of the second full week of each quarter and every Tuesday thereafter. Final quarter averages and exam grades are posted on printed report cards, only.

STUDENT INFORMATION TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT(S)

This school abides by the provisions of the Buckley Amendment with respect to the rights of non-custodial parents. In the absence of a court order to the contrary, Archbishop McNicholas High School will provide the non-custodial parent access to school information regarding his or her child. If there is a court order specifying that there is to be no information given, it is the custodial parent’s responsibility to provide the school with a court-certified copy of the court order.

SUMMER SCHOOL/TUTORING

Archbishop McNicholas will only accept up to five (5) credits gained in any duly accredited summer

school program toward the total credit requirement for graduation. The minimum number of hours for

tutoring and outside study assignment are set by the state and a school-administered examination may be required before credit can be given. No student may remediate the same subject area more than twice in Archbishop McNicholas High School’s summer school program. If a student fails English, for example, for the third year, he/she must make up the course elsewhere in summer school. Archbishop McNicholas’ summer school schedule can be obtained by calling the guidance office (231-3500 ext 5128).

TEXTBOOKS

Students are responsible for all books issued to them and any books lost or severely damaged will be

charged to the student. ALL TEXTBOOKS MUST BE COVERED AND HAVE THE STUDENT’S NAME

CLEARLY MARKED INSIDE THE FRONT COVER OF THE BOOK. At the end of the year book return,

students are responsible for ALL books issued to them at the beginning of the year. No report cards/

transcripts will be released to the student until textbooks are properly returned to the school.

VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN CRITERIA

The formula for determining valedictorian/salutatorian are as follows:

1. Grades earned over 8 semesters are used.