Nerinx Hall Student Handbook 2016-2017

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Nerinx Hall
530 East Lockwood
Webster Groves, Missouri 63119
Telephone: (314) 968-1505
Fax: (314) 968-0604
WEB: WWW.NERINXHS.ORG
STUDENT HANDBOOK
THIS AGENDA BELONGS TO:
NAME ________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________
CITY/TOWN
ZIP CODE _________________
PHONE______________________________________________
Loretto Student Leader Vision Statement
2016 – 2017
We, as members of the Loretto community, promise to uphold the values of faith, community, justice, and
respect in and out of the halls of our school. We strive to follow the tradition of change implemented by our
founders. We stood with Mary at the foot of the cross when she needed us most. We stand in solidarity with
her now to fight for justice. As a small community, we are empowered to initiate change across the world.
We are thankful for our environment, which fosters creativity and individuality. World changers must first be
dream chasers.
Nerinx Hall, Webster Groves, Missouri
Saint Mary’s Academy, Denver, Colorado
Loretto Academy, El Paso, Texas
The Alma Mater
To Nerinx Hall goes the song that we sing
Of loyalty and the spirit we bring The green and white forever will be Our pledge of hope and purity.
Dear Alma Mater, proudly we stand
Joined together hand in hand
Our love is ever with thee, fair Nerinx Hall.
And when our days of youth are past, Thoughts of joy and happiness
E’er will be in each memory
Of thee, fair Nerinx Hall.
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DAILY OPERATIONS
DAILY SCHEDULES
DAILY ROTATION
7:55 - 8:10
8:10 – 9:40
9:40 – 10:15
10:15 – 11:40
11:40 - 1:40
(30)
1:40 – 3:05
(15)
(90)
(35)
(85)
(90)
Lunch
(85)
Homeroom
A E B F C G D H
Contact
B F C G D H A E
C G D H A E B F
D H A E B F C G
WEDNESDAY LATE START (ROTATION)
9:10 – 9:20
Homeroom
9:20 – 10:35
(75)
First Period
10:35 – 10:55
(20)
Contact
10:55 – 12:10
(75)
Second Period
12:10 - 1:50
(75)
Third Period
(25)
Lunch
12:10 - 12:35 Fr
12:35 - 1:00 So
1:00 - 1:25 Jr
1:25 - 1:50 Sr
1:50 – 3:05
(75)
Fourth Period
SNOW SCHEDULE (ROTATION)
9:10 – 9:20
Homeroom
9:20 – 10:35
(75)
First Period
10:35 – 10:55
(20)
Contact
10:55 – 12:10
(75)
Second Period
12:10 - 1:50
(75)
Third Period
(25)
Lunch
12:10 - 12:35 Fr
12:35 - 1:00 So
1:00 - 1:25 Jr
1:25 - 1:50 Sr
1:50 – 3:05
(75)
Fourth Period
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
History .................................................................................................................................. 6
Philosophy ............................................................................................................................ 8
Curriculum Outcomes ............................................................................................................ 9
Faculty, Administration and Staff ..........................................................................................11
“Who For What” at Nerinx .....................................................................................................13
II. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
Curriculum Requirements by Department................................................................................ 17
College Credit Courses ...........................................................................................................17
Expectations for All Written Work.................................................................................................... 17
A Call to Think Critically ....................................................................................................... 18
Grading Procedures ................................................................................................................18
Honor Roll ..............................................................................................................................18
Power School Access .............................................................................................................19
Academic Special Needs.........................................................................................................21
Academic Probation ...............................................................................................................22
Code of Academic Honesty ....................................................................................................22
Field Trip Policy .....................................................................................................................22
Service Learning Program ....................................................................................................23
National Honor Society.........................................................................................................23
Attendance Policy ...................................................................................................................25
Free Periods ............................................................................................................................26
Medication Policy ................................................................................................................... 26
III. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Personal Characteristics ..........................................................................................................28
Student Discipline Procedures ................................................................................................29
Weapons Policy ......................................................................................................................33
Anti-Harassment .....................................................................................................................33
Bullying ................................................................................................................................34
Uniform Guidelines ................................................................................................................35
Building Environment and Use of the Building...................................................................... 37
Smoking Policy ......................................................................................................................38
Backpack Guidelines ..............................................................................................................38
Visitors .................................................................................................................................... 38
IV. DAILY OPERATIONS
Emergency Procedures ........................................................................................................... 39
Resource Center/Library ........................................................................................................43
Computer Acceptable Use Policy ...........................................................................................45
Cellular phones ....................................................................................................................... 46
Lockers ................................................................................................................................... 47
Lost and Found ....................................................................................................................... 47
Parking ................................................................................................................................... 47
Phone Calls ............................................................................................................................. 47
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Posters and Announcements ...................................................................................................48
Student Activities/Organized Student Gatherings.................................................................48
Snow Days .............................................................................................................................. 48
Transcript Requests ................................................................................................................ 48
Tuition and Fee Payment ........................................................................................................48
V. CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Student Government ............................................................................................................... 50
Fine Arts Productions .............................................................................................................51
Clubs & Organizations ...........................................................................................................54
Athletics (Eligibility Requirements) .......................................................................................53
Dance Policies ........................................................................................................................57
VI. COUNSELING SERVICES Student .............................................................................58
Parent Programs .....................................................................................................................59
VII. SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Advisory System ....................................................................................................................60
Aesthetic Education Program..................................................................................................60
Campus Ministry.....................................................................................................................61
Media Studio ..........................................................................................................................62
Open Campus Program for Seniors.........................................................................................62
Parent Organization ................................................................................................................63
Student Government and Class Officers .................................................................................65
Nerinx Board of Directors/Parent Club Officers ....................................................................66
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INTRODUCTION
On September 10, 1924, fifty-two students registered for Nerinx Hall’s first classes held in what is now the
Lockwood House. According to a letter written by Mother Frances Marie Walsh, the Directress, “I think this
number in first [freshman] year [24] is an evidence that the school will grow…” Her prediction has certainly
proved to be true as we begin this year with approximately 600 students.
HISTORY OF NERINX HALL
What’s in a name? We all know that in each name rests a bountiful history that we should seek to understand.
Nerinx Hall received its name from Rev. Charles Nerinckx, who with Mary Rhodes, Ann Havern, and Christina
Stewart founded the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross.
Father Nerinckx
Charles Nerinckx, born in Herfellingen, Belgium, October 2, 1761, was ordained in 1785, worked in parishes, and
then spent ten years during the French Revolution administering the Sacraments from various hiding places. In
1804 he came to the United States and studied at Georgetown. In 1805 he joined Father Stephen Badin, the only
priest covering a large missionary area in Kentucky.
Founding of Sisters of Loretto
Mary Rhodes and her two companions had started a school for the settlers’ children, but soon realized that they
wanted to form a religious community to serve God and the people. They consulted with Father Nerinckx.
Understanding their desires, he drew up a rule and on April 25, 1812, he received them as Sisters of Loretto, the
first American religious order for women.
Last Years of Father Nerinckx
Father Nerinckx continued to assist them as they expanded their ministry. At the same time he was responsible
for constructing fourteen churches in the territory. In 1824 he moved to the Missouri territory and died at St.
Genevieve, Mo., August 12, 1824. In 1833 his remains were taken to Loretto.
Loretto in Missouri
In 1823 as the Sisters began moving with the pioneers to the West and Southwest, they started first in Missouri with
Bethlehem Academy in Perry County, and opened many schools across the state. In 1916, the Sisters founded
Loretto College (now Webster University) and housed a high school department called Loretto College Academy in
one wing of the administration building.
Nerinx Hall
In 1924 these high school classes were transferred to the former Lockwood Estate and the school changed its name
to Nerinx Hall. Here the Loretto tradition continues in the same search for excellence in education, concern for the
individual, and focus on the development of women leaders within a Christian community. In the home-like
atmosphere of the new Nerinx Hall was born the unique Nerinx family spirit that has grown to become an integral
part of life here.
Developments
Since 1924, Nerinx has undergone numerous transformations in its buildings, its programs, and its curriculum to
meet the ever-changing needs of the student. Three segments of the current school building were constructed and
occupied in 1947, 1954, and 1961. In 1966, modifications were made to expand the library and to provide for an
inter-department resource center. In 1973 a fully equipped media center was established and in 1977, a computer
lab. After fire destroyed the gym in 1984, a new gym with additional classrooms was constructed and an
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Expressive Arts Center replaced the auditorium. In 1989, a new computer writing center was opened. In 1993,
Nerinx returned to the Lockwood House, moving the administrative offices and opening several classrooms in the
original Nerinx Hall building.
During the summer of 1996, Nerinx undertook a major improvement project, which included completely
renovating the chemistry and physics labs and the library, and adding a new media center, three classrooms, an
elevator and new entrance. Nerinx also began the process of installing a wireless computer network. The school
is fully networked, with Internet access available throughout both buildings. In the summer of 2002, renovation of
the biology lab and greenhouse was completed. A new performing arts center was opened in the fall of 2007,
including a theater, fine arts classrooms, multi-purpose classrooms and lobby space. In addition to the theater
expansion, Nerinx installed an artificial turf athletic field. Recent updates include installation of air conditioning in
the cafeteria and the gymnasium. In 2014, the EAC was renovated to provide a more functional space, including a
dance studio. The newly designed main school lobby provides a welcome entrance and provides better security.
Incorporating technological advances has been a hallmark of Nerinx for many years. The class of 2008 began a
one-to-one laptop program. All students have their own laptops. The computers are used throughout the curriculum
to enhance learning opportunities for students and increase their computer skills.
As a school embracing the 21st century, Nerinx Hall recognizes that the need for educated women with a strong
faith and a sense of Christian commitment will be greater than ever. But Nerinx Hall always has and always will
accept the challenge, building on the history and tradition of the Sisters of Loretto as revealed in their pioneer
spirit and that of Father Charles Nerinckx.
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NERINX HALL PHILOSOPHY
As a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young women, founded by the Sisters of Loretto, Nerinx Hall is
grounded in the belief that educated, caring, empowered young women are essential to our world. Thus, we have
three primary goals. We strive to help each young woman know herself and her world. We offer her a loving
community of faith that nurtures her individual gifts, enlivens her spirit, and reveals a world where hope
prevails. And we call each young woman to deliberate Christian action in her world.
Assumption: Women must know themselves and their world.
We believe that knowledge of self develops as each student experiences her powers of reason,
imagination, intuition, and physical skill, and as she grows in her relationship with God. We provide each student
with experiences that will help her develop the self-assurance, flexibility, creativity and balance needed to face her
rapidly-changing world.
We believe that knowledge of the world must encompass science and technologies, arts and humanities, religion
and cultures, and a historical perspective of humankind. We challenge our students to academic excellence in each
of these areas, believing that excellence is best achieved when the student has developed:
1.
the self discipline to assimilate facts and master skills of learning,
2.
the confidence to analyze critically, speculate imaginatively and communicate intelligently, and
3.
the ability to engage in collaborative learning.
Assumption: Diversity enriches and trust empowers.
We believe with the Sisters of Loretto that diversity within a community is enriching. Thus we seek diversity in
our faculty and our student body. We offer a curriculum that is open to the contributions of women and men of
diverse cultures and experiences. We challenge our faculty and student body to respect differences of opinion,
and to find strength in a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. We see Nerinx Hall as a community of learners,
working together to develop their potential as persons.
As persons deeply rooted in a Judeo-Christian heritage, we share the profound belief that our God has created
good, and that the goodness of each student grows best in an atmosphere of trust. Thus we strive to create a
community based on trust and rooted in the love of Christ - one that witnesses to patience and hope, that
remains open to the spirit in each person, that values personal integrity, that works for cooperation more than
competition, and that is able to laugh and to forgive. We hope that within this community each student will come to
value herself and her world, and will choose to make lasting commitments to others and to a world which greatly
needs her.
Assumption: We are called to action.
Exemplifying the pioneering spirit of the Loretto community and the Gospel call to mission, Nerinx Hall calls
each young woman to responsible, Christian leadership in the world. We challenge her to make a difference in her
communities. We prepare her for action that results from deliberate choice, that responds to areas of deep human
need, that challenges the dehumanizing aspects of her world, that increases awareness of ecological
concerns, and that promotes a just and peaceful society. In preparing her for action, we offer her opportunities to
lead, to take risks, and to effect change within and through her school community.
Nerinx Hall inspires each student to a life-long pursuit of knowledge, self-awareness, Christian community, selfexpression and committed action.
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Purpose of the Handbook
This handbook contains policies and procedures pertaining to student life effective at the time of publication. This
handbook is not a contract. The Administration of Nerinx Hall reserves the right to interpret, change, or add to the
contents of this handbook. The official updated version of this Handbook, containing all policy changes and
additions, is maintained by the Administration.
Any student enrolled at Nerinx Hall and her parent(s)/guardian(s) are bound to following all Nerinx Hall
rules and regulations. Students, parents and guardians who fail to familiarize themselves with this handbook
are not thereby excused from adherence to its requirements. Information in the Handbook, which applies to
parents, applies equally to guardians.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
Nerinx Hall admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and
activities generally accorded or made available at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational and all other school administered programs or
activities. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, or national or ethnic origin in its hiring
practices.
CURRICULUM OUTCOMES
A diploma from Nerinx Hall ensures that each student will have demonstrated the ability to meet the
following exit outcomes. Students will:
KNOWLEDGE OF SELF
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
demonstrate creativity and exercise imagination.
express herself through writing, speaking, and the use of technology.
articulate a personal wellness plan.
articulate a personal faith journey and a personal ethic.
demonstrate an understanding of human sexuality, gender issues, and moral decision making skills.
KNOWLEDGE OF WORLD
7.
8.
9.
10.
argue persuasively and logically through debate and essay.
deliver impromptu and prepared speeches and oral presentations.
write properly constructed essays and objective reports.
demonstrate ability to research a subject, correctly document information, and develop a wellsubstantiated thesis.
11. appreciate the symbolic level of meaning in literary and artistic works.
12. demonstrate biblical literacy and knowledge of Catholic tradition.
13. apply the principles of artistic evaluation to works of the past and present.
14. speak, write, and read in a World language.
15. read critically, analytically, and contextually.
16. use computers and video technologies to retrieve, analyze, gather, and present information.
17. demonstrate knowledge of the history, culture, literature, art, and religions of Western Civilization.
18. demonstrate knowledge of the history and culture and an acquaintance with the literature, art, and
religions of Asian, African and Latin American civilizations.
19. demonstrate an understanding of American history, politics and
culture.
20. study the natural world via the Scientific Method.
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21. demonstrate an understanding of the physical, biological, and chemical world.
22. solve mathematical problems using algebraic, trigonometric, and geometric theories.
23. use mathematical principles to organize information and solve problems.
CALL TO ACTION
24. make informed, ethical decisions on scientific and social issues.
25. engage in Christian service to others.
26. actively participate in a political, social, or environmental project.
IMPLICATIONS FOR CLASSROOM AND CO-CURRICULARS: DIVERSITY
ENRICHES AND TRUST EMPOWERS
In classes and co-curricular activities, Nerinx Hall faculty and staff will:
1. hold students accountable to standards of respect, integrity and honesty.
2. uphold in their own lives and expect students to uphold the Nerinx
Hall Code of Ethics.
3. encourage individual expression and expect students to respect differences of opinion.
4. expose students to differing perspectives and create opportunities for them to experience and value diversity
in a pluralistic world.
5. provide opportunities for cooperative learning and student collaboration that fosters the development
of interpersonal skills.
6. provide an atmosphere where students will be held accountable for quality of work.
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FACULTY, ADMINISTRATION & STAFF
NAME
DEGREE
AREA
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Administration and Staff
Gabriel, John
Kosash, Jane
Crenshaw, Patricia
Schmittgens, Sr. Mary
Lohr, Julie Cavanaugh
Koenig, Kate
Wing, Carrie
Wimmer, Andrew
Harper, Margie
Sullivan, Monica
Millikan, Liz
B.A., M.A.
B.A., M.A.T.
B.S., M.Ed. LPC
B.S.
B.A.
B.A.
B.S.
B.A., M.Div.
B.S.
B.S.
B.A.
Fuchs, Angie
Buchek, Beth
Brown, Jane
Sims, Chris
B.S.
B.A.
B.A., M.S.
Faculty
Avgerenos, Penny
Bailey, Ashley
Bailey, Nancy
Balfe, Paul
Bartz, Michael
Beebe, Hali
Bonino, Sylviane
Bridges, Duane
Budd, Kevin
Campbell, Cece
Casias Noonan, Deborah
Clark, Christinne
Clements, Julia
Csolak, Janet
Deposki, Kathy
Fry, Jean
Fuchs, Sr. Eileen
Gallo-Moore, Laura
Gasch, Mary
Good, Tim
Grass, Dawn
Hartrich, Cathy
Heinicke, Mike
Heman, Sr. Mary Jo
Hermann, Regina
President
Principal
Associate Principal
Registrar
Director of Advancement
Director of Communications
Advancement Communications Coordinator
Technology Director
Director of Finances
Admissions Director
Alumnae Associate/Bookstore
Manager
Staff Accountant
Service Learning Director
Campus Ministry Director
Facilities Manager
B.A., B.S., M.A.
B.A.
World Lang./Dept. Chair Spanish
Theology/Campus Ministry
Library
Social Studies
English
World Lang./French
Fine Arts Music
Science/Dept. Chair
Theology
Counseling
World Lang./Spanish
Science
Math
English/Dept. Chair
Science
World Lang./Spanish
Math
Business
Physical Ed
Theology/Dept. Chair
Fine Arts/Technical
Director/Facilities Manager
Library
Counseling/Dept. Chair
B.S., M.A.
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
B.A., M.A.
B.A., M.A.T.
B.M., M.M.
B.A., M.S.
B.A., M.A.
B.A., M.A. Ed.
B.A., M.A., M.S. Ed
B.A., M.A.
B.S., M.S.
B.S.
B.J., B.S., M.A.
B.S., M.A.T.
B.A., M.A.
B.S., M.A., Ed.
B.S., M.A.
B.S.
B.S.W., M.A.
B.A.
B.S., M.A.
B.A., M.S., LPC
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Hoeynck, Sarah
Howard, Linda
Hunt, Lori
Hunt, Tom
Johnson-Budd, Karen
Kelleher, Jim
Kepler, Fran
Kuensting, Steven
Kwapy, William
Laurentius, Claire
Leopold, Mary
Lytton, Noeli
May, Ashley
Maynard, Jeff
McCrary, Pei
McSorley, Kathleen
Meyer, John
Milward, Nancy
Morgan, Mathew
Neill, Mary Helen
Newsham, Laura
O’Brien, Sharon
Panozzo, Patrick
Patterson, Jody
Perkins, Stephanie
Price, Deborah
Quinlan-Briceno, Jill
Rollins, Alison
B.A., M.A.
B.A., M.A.
B.A., M.A.
B.A., M.F.A., M.A.T.
B.A.
B.A.
B.S., M.S.
B.A., M.S.
B.A., M.A., M.A.T.
B.A., M.A.
B.S., M.S.
B.A., M.A.T.
B.A., M.A.
B.M., M.M., M.A.T.
B.A., M.A.
B.S., M.Ed.
B.S., J.D.
B.S., M.S.
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
B.A., M.A.
B.A., M.A.
B.S., M.A.
B.A., M.Div.
B.S., M.A.
B.A., M.A., M.A.Ed.
B.S., M.Ed., LPC.
B.J., A.B., M.A.
B.S.
Roukaerts, Ariel
Ryan, Jenni
Ryan, Maggie
Schmitz, Mary Jude
Schwab, Sarah
Sherman, Gundrun
Simcox, Charlotte
Jamie Springer
Staed, Jen
Teeter, Kristen
Toben, Kevin
Tricamo, Amy
Truong, Amanda
Turk, Alice
Wagner, Erin
BFA, PGCE, M.Ed.
B.A.
B.A., M.A.T.
B.S.
B.A., M.A.
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
B.S.
B.S., M.S.
B.A., M.A.T.
B.A.
B.A., M.A.
B.S., M.Ed.
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
B.A., M.A.
B.A., M.A., M.A.T.
English
Technology Intergration Specialist
Fine Arts/Dept. Chair
Fine Arts
Social Studies
Tech Office Help Desk
Learning Specialist
Science
English/Media
Math
Science
English
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
World Lang. Mandarin
Social Studies/Admissions
Social Studies
Physical Ed/AD
Science
Social Studies
World Lang./French
Physical Ed Dept.Chair
Physical Ed/Asst. AD
Math
Counseling
World Lang./Spanish
Instructional Materials Center/
Dept. Chair
Math
English
Fine Arts/Theatre Dir/English
Math/Dept. Chair
English
World Lang./German
Math
Library
English
Fine Arts
Social Studies/ Dept. Chair
Science
World Lang./Latin
Resource Center Supervisor
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Varsity Coaching Staff:
Almany, Dave
Basketball
Baumgartner, Jane
Volleyball
Grass, Dawn
Softball
Haddock, Brian
Soccer
Ham, Renee
Diving
Klein, Nina
Racquetball
Lestmann, Steve
Golf
Macias, Mark
Trainer
McSorley, Kathleen
Lacrosse
Milward, Nancy
Field Hockey
Molina, Nikki
Dance
Olson, Jenoa
Swimming
Ott, Patti
Tennis
Quigley, Gaylerd
Cross Country, Track & Field
“WHO FOR WHAT” AT NERINX
Absences/Tardies
Patricia Crenshaw/ Carol Amad
Academic Concerns
Contact Classroom Teacher/
Jane Kosash
Regina Hermann/ Deborah Price/
Fran Kepler
Admission to Nerinx Hall
Advancement
Advisory Program
Alumnae Activities
Athletics
Auction
Bookstore
Business Office/Financial
Cafeteria
College Counseling
Counseling
Communications
Daily Announcements
Disciplinary Concerns
Library
Lockers
Lost & Found
Maintenance
Makeup Test
Parent Organizations:
Monica Sullivan/Kathleen McSorley
Julie Cavanaugh Lohr
Patricia Crenshaw
Liz Millikan
Nancy Milward
Julie Cavanaugh Lohr
Liz Millikan
Margie Harper/ Angie Fuchs
HMG – Daniel Calvert 314-736-1994
Chris Clark
Regina Hermann, Dept. Chair
Chris Clark, Deborah Price
Kate Koenig
Patricia Crenshaw/Carol Amad
Patricia Crenshaw
Alison Rollins
Chris Sims
Front Office
Chris Sims
Erin Wagner
Mothers’ Club: Amy Inman
Fathers’ Club: Greg Kidd
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Parent Comm. Network:
Parking
Service Learning Program
Shadow Visits
Student Government
Student Schedules
Testing, Standardized
Transcripts
Tuition
Tutoring Assistance
Use of Facilities
Chris Clark
Sheila Roche
Beth Buchek
Monica Sullivan/Kathleen McSorley
Leadership Council: Jane Kosash
Activities Council: Patricia Crenshaw
Sr. Mary Schmittgens
Counseling Department
Counseling Department
Margie Harper
Lori Hunt/Claire Laurentius
Chris Sims (Before and After School)
Mike Heinicke (Heagney Theatre)
Carol Amad (During School Hours)
Class Moderators:
Seniors: Sr. Eileen Fuchs – Head Moderator, Lori Hunt, Steven Kuensting, Claire Laurentius, Jill Quinlan
Juniors: Kevin Budd – Head Moderator, Penny Avgerenos, Sylviane Bonino, Janet Csolak, Sharon O’Brien,
Stephanie Perkins
Sophomores: Amy Tricamo, Mary Jude Schmitz, – Head Moderators, Paul Balfe, Julia Clements, John Meyer,
Patrick Panozzo, Charlotte Simcox
Freshman: Mary Gasch – Head Moderator, Deborah Casias-Noonan, Laura Gallo-Moore, Jody Patterson, Mary
Helen Neill, Laura Newsham
Club and Organization Moderators:
Academic Team:
Stephanie Perkins/ John Meyer
Animal Rescue:
Ashley Bailey
Anime
Kevin Toben
Art Club:
Ashley May
Beyond the Plaid:
Ashley May
Bocce Club:
Ashley Bailey
Bookmarkers:
Jean Fry
Chain Gang
Tom Hunt
Chinese Club:
Pei McCrary
Circus Club:
Paul Balfe
Clay Club:
Tom Hunt
Cooking:
Pei McCrary
Diversity Team:
Cece Campbell/Ariel Roukaerts
Fitness Club:
Sharon O’Brien
French:
Sylviane Bonino
German:
Gudrun Sherman
Hallways (Newspaper):
Sarah Schwab
HOSA
Inklings:
Michael Bartz
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Knitting Club:
Ladies for Liberty:
Latin Club:
LIFE:
Mighty Markers:
Mock Trial
Model U.N./History Club:
Music Club:
Movie Makers:
National Honor Society:
Nerinx Hall Writer’s Society:
NERX-TV:
Outreach:
Peace & Justice:
People for Progress:
Photography Club
Planet Patrol:
Spanish:
Speech Team:
STEM:
Student Advisory Board:
Student Activities Council:
Student Leadership Council:
Thespians (Drama Club):
TREND:
Video Markers:
Wellness:
Women 4 Women (W4W):
Yearbook (The KEY):
Jill Quinlan-Briceno
Patrick Panazzo
Alice Turk
Haley Beebe
Jody Patterson
Paul Balfe
Karen Johnson-Budd
Jeff Maynard
Sarah Hoeynck
Lori Hunt/Claire Laurentius
Noeli Lytton
Bill Kwapy
Beth Buchek
Cathy Hartrich
Kevin Budd/Mary Helen Neill
Tom Hunt
Alice Turk
Penny Avgerenos
Sarah Hoeynck
Steven Kuensting/Vedada Bercirovic
Patricia Crenshaw
Patricia Crenshaw
Jane Kosash
Jenni Ryan
Deborah Price
Sarah Hoeynck
Regina Hermann
Jenni Ryan
Linda Howard/Tim Good
Secretarial Staff:
Stacye Doss
Admin Assistant to the President/Dir of Advancement
Sheila Roche
Admin Assistant to the Principal
Carol Amad
Admin Assistant to the Assoc. Principal/Nurse
Gloria McCoy Admin Assistant to Counseling
Katie Berardi
Receptionist
Carol Devanny Receptionist
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Photography (All Grade Levels):
Studio Altius
822 Hanley Industrial Court
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ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS NERINX HALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English
4
Units
Theology
4
Units
Mathematics
3
Units
Science
3
Units
Social Studies
3
Units
World Languages
2
Units
Business & Computer Tech
1
Unit
Fine Arts
1
Unit
Physical Education
1
Unit
Electives
4
Units
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Total
26.0
Units
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Students who fail a course must make up that credit through a summer school, prior to their return in the fall. Students may
not re-take the failed course at Nerinx. Students who fail more than .5 required credit hours senior year will not participate in
graduation ceremonies.
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES
Nerinx Hall offers college credit courses. The 1818 program, sponsored by Saint Louis University, offers courses in the
following areas: English, World Language, Social Studies, Science, Fine Arts and Math. Credit is also available through
UMSL’s Advanced College Credit program (ACC) in the areas of Social Studies, Math, and World Language.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available for juniors and seniors. Tests are administered in English, Math, Social Studies,
Science, and World Language in May. Students in honors courses may opt to take an AP Test, even if the student is not currently
enrolled in an AP course. Students wishing to take an AP Exam should consult appropriate
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL WRITTEN WORK
1.
2.
All hand written assignments should be on loose leaf paper.
Ink is required unless teacher permits other.
3.
Student should write in sentence form unless instructed to list or define.
4.
5.
Essays should be composed in well-organized paragraphs and should have a single focus.
Students should be accountable for punctuation, spelling, usage, parallel structure, etc.
6.
Errors should be deleted or neatly crossed out.
7.
8.
Papers should have a heading, date, and student’s name unless otherwise instructed by teacher.
If more than one page, assignments and papers should be stapled prior to class.
9.
10.
Assignments and papers should be finished before class.
Papers should be typed.
11.
For research papers and papers utilizing a bibliography, students should refer to MLA style in their sophomore
Expository Writing text book, a copy of the MLA style book available at the Nerinx Library desk, or to
www.nerinxhs.org/Lib.html and click for Online! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources.
12.
Student’s writing papers will be expected to show writing in process.
13.
All students are expected to acquire an official writing portfolio throughout their four years.
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A CALL TO THINK CRITICALLY
A. Nerinx Hall student will be expected to develop her ability to think critically by:
1. recalling previously learned material
2. comprehending what she has read and explaining the meaning of information she has received
3. applying the material she has learned to concrete situations
4. analyzing information (identifying the relationship of the parts to the whole; recognizing organizational principles
involved; recognizing underlying assumptions; checking for consistency of argument)
5. synthesizing information, forming hypotheses, creating; using known
information in new situations
6. making thoughtful judgments
Grading
Grade Scales
A.
Letter grades are given at the end of each quarter. The following grade scale is used for all courses:
A = superior achievement
B = above average achievement
C = satisfactory achievement
D = unsatisfactory achievement
F = failure to achieve credit
B.
C.
The following table is to be used as a guide in averaging grades, since exact numerical equivalents are difficult:
A+
98 – 100
B+
90 – 92
C+
83 – 84
D+
76 – 77
A
A-
95 – 97
93 – 94
B
B-
87 – 89
85 – 86
C
C-
82 – 82
78 – 79
D
D-
73 – 75
70 - 72
The following letter grade point equivalents are used in determining the grade point average of quarter and semester
courses:
Grade Values
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
1.33
1.00
.66
Honors
4.8
4.5
4.2
3.8
3.5
3.2
2.8
2.5
2.2
3.66
3.33
3.00
2.66
2.33
2.00
1.66
Regular
4.33
4.00
HONOR ROLL
FIRST HONORS:
Students with a G.P.A. of 3.83 or higher receive First Honors.
SECOND HONORS:
Students with a G.P.A. in the range of 3.33 – 3.82 receive Second Honors.
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Examinations
Exams must be given at the end of quarter and semester courses. Exams are given during the regular class periods at the end of
first and third quarter. A special schedule for exams is issued at the end of each semester. Students must take exams at the
regularly scheduled times. Only students with a serious illness verified by a physician may make arrangements to take exams at
another time. Students who miss exams or students with obligations, such as: outstanding fees, fines or unattended mentor
sessions, incomplete service hours, etc., will not be allowed to take exams. In such cases, students will be charged with an “F” for
the exam.
Test Policy
Should a student have more than three tests scheduled on one day, she may reschedule additional tests for another day. Students
should pick up a Test Rescheduling Form in the Resource Center and secure the needed signatures. The last announced test will
be the rescheduled one.
Make-up Tests
Students missing a test for illness, field trips, college visits or other reasons, need to take the make-up test in the Resource Center
during a free period, before school at 7:00 a.m., or after school until 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. on Friday. All tests
must be started at least 30 minutes before closing time. Make-up tests will not be given in the Resource Center during contact or
club time. The teacher may make special arrangements with the student to administer the test during contact time in a quiet area,
with the teacher providing the supervision.
Students missing tests must make up the test(s) upon return according to the following formula: absent one day, make up the
test(s) on the day of return; absent two days, make up the test(s) by second day of return; absent three days, make up the test(s)
by the third day of return. For example, if you are absent on Monday, you must make up your test(s) on Tuesday, regardless of
block schedule. For extended illness or extenuating circumstances, arrangements should be made with the individual teacher.
Tests left in the Resource Center will be dated. They will be returned to the teacher four days after a student returns, if a student
has not taken the test.
Quarter and Semester Averages
The semester academic grade is a cumulative grade, and is the average of the first quarter grade (2/5), the second quarter
grade (2/5), and the semester examination grade (no more than 1/5). For a quarter course, the final examination will count for
no more than one-fourth of the final grade. The grade point average appears on the report card.
Incompletes
“Incomplete” is given when a student with an extended absence has not completed the work for a quarter or semester grade.
Incompletes must be approved by the Principal. An incomplete will become an “F” if work is not completed within one week of
the end of the quarter – or within a time period agreed to by the Teacher and Principal.
Students absent for more than three weeks may be asked to repeat the course at the discretion of the Principal and the
classroom teacher.
Progress Reports
Parents are able to view their daughter’s academic progress online via their PowerSchool account. The parents of any student
who is in jeopardy of failing a class will be informed of this fact with a warning notice obtained from the Registrar’s office.
These warning slips will be mailed shortly after the completion of one-half of the quarter period. In cases in which students have
shown marked improvement and teachers wish to inform parents of this fact, the progress report may be used.
Power School Access
PowerSchool is an easy to use, web-based student information system. It is intended to provide students, parents/guardians, and
teachers with a tool to communicate student performance. PowerSchool may be accessed from any place with Internet access.
The application uses a secure link that encrypts the data to and from the end user and is very secure.
In addition, each student and parent/guardian is provided with a separate username and password that allows access to only the
appropriate student records.
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Getting Started
In the address bar of your web browser, enter:
https://nerinxhs.powerschool.com/public
(type as shown—do not type www.) You may also access PowerSchool from the homepage of the Nerinx Hall website
(www.nerinxhs.org)
Enter your
PowerSchool
ID &
PowerSchool
Password
here
This information is given to all new students and parents. If you no longer have your login credentials, please email
[email protected] to obtain access to PowerSchool.
PowerSchool provides the following:
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Grades and Attendance: View grades and attendance totals up to this point, for this school year.
Grades History: View all PREVIOUS TERMS' grades for this school year.
Attendance History: View attendance details for this school year.
Email Notification: Sign up for automatic email notifications from PowerSchool
Teacher Comments: View all CURRENT TERM teacher comments.
School Bulletin: View school bulletin/announcements that may be posted.
PowerSchool Tips
* Typically you can expect teachers to post assessment scores within two (2) weeks of being turned in. Some assessments,
such as papers and projects, may take longer.
* Anything in blue can be clicked on for more detail. Clicking on a blue letter grade gives you a list of the assessments
(assignments, tests, quizzes) and their scores. Clicking on a blue teacher name launches your email program so you can send
him or her an email.
* Some teachers require students to have their Username/Password with them in class so the student can review their
grades with the teacher.
* Contact the teacher of that class for questions regarding grades or attendance.
* For questions about logging in, email [email protected]
Please Note:
• Usernames & Passwords remain the same from year to year - DO NOT DISCARD THESE at the end of the school year.
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• Students have their own Username and Password separate from their parents
Students are able to access everything that parents have access to except for Email Notifications
Conference
Parents will have an opportunity to speak with teachers at Parent/Teacher Conferences scheduled in October and February.
Parents may confer with teachers by appointment at any time during the school year and are encouraged to e-mail or call teachers
directly if they have concerns about classroom matters or their daughter’s progress.
Student Withdrawals from Classes
Student-initiated withdrawals must be approved by a parent in writing, be reviewed by the teacher and the department head in
for a year-long course and before the 3rd week for a quarter course. Approval of a drop class will be made by
the Principal and the subject Department Head. A $50 fee will be assessed for any change requested in schedule.
Students may not register for a new class after the second week of a term. If the student withdraws from
a semester course after the end of the fifth week or a quarter course after the 3rd week, a “WP” or “WF” grade is
recorded, according to the level of achievement at the time of withdrawal.
Individual faculty members may initiate the process for student withdrawal after consulting with the student and her parents.
Homework Expectations
Nerinx Hall is a college preparatory school. As such, Nerinx Hall requires students to commit their days to study both in school
and at home on homework assignments. At the ages of 14-18, a teenager must understand her first priority is that of student: one
who learns to organize her time wisely and aspires to grow into a lifetime learner who takes responsibility for her study
needs.
Thus, each student must take responsibility for acknowledging the number of hours it takes to complete assigned tasks (since
this varies from student to student) and give priority to those hours over other outside obligations and/or interests including
social activities, clubs, jobs, teams, and even household chores, in order to succeed. The individual student must schedule her
time appropriately and put forth obvious effort toward achievement of personal success in her academic pursuits while at Nerinx.
Definition of homework: Assigned written work, reading, and studying for the purpose of attaining new concepts, processing
information and reviewing.
Value of homework: Practicing in order to improve skills, preparing in order to gain knowledge and insight through
understanding and questioning, and processing information in order to build on previous skills and/or apply it to knowledge
gained earlier.
Long-term projects: Since long-term projects are a particularly challenging area of accomplishment for teenagers, it is
recommended that students either create timelines for themselves--setting up due dates for enumerated tasks toward completion
and/or asking the teacher to assist them in the creation of such a timeline. This adds to the ease of achievement and the sense
of success that individual students perceive upon completion of such projects.
ACADEMIC SPECIAL NEEDS
The needs of students who have either short term or long term physical or mental health issues or who have learning disabilities
are addressed on an individual basis. Any changes that impact a normal attendance pattern or method of student assessment must
be documented. Such accommodations are subject to the approval of the administration at Nerinx Hall.
Requests for accommodations should be communicated to the principal or her
designate in a timely fashion. Requests must include both a diagnostic statement
and recommendations by a qualified professional. Please note that not all accommodations listed may be approved due to our
college preparatory mission.
Because of the sensitive nature involving mental health issues and the varying success in treatment modes, the administration at
Nerinx Hall expects parents to
follow a general protocol that includes assessment and treatment by a team of qualified professionals and communication
between members of the student’s treatment team and the school administration. Such communication serves the purpose of
providing the best possible learning experience within the limits of our school program.
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Students are assigned by their counselor to work with the learning specialist, Mrs. Kepler, as needed. The learning specialist
meets with all students with a diagnosed and documented learning disability or health impairment that affects the student’s
educational program or achievement. Students whose grades fall below a 2.0 may also be assigned to meet with the learning
specialist.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
Students are expected to maintain a 2.0 GPA. Students who fall below
the 2.0 in a given quarter will meet with the Principal or the Associate Principal, and parents will be notified of the
school’s concern. Students who remain below a 2.0 at the end of the semester will be placed on Academic Probation.
Continued failure to meet academic expectations will result in dismissal. Dismissal for academic performance is decided by the
Principal.
CODE OF ACADEMIC HONESTY
Personal integrity is essential to both self-esteem and a vision of Christian womanhood. For this reason, academic honesty is
essential at Nerinx Hall. Students learn a sense of personal discipline, which prohibits the following behavior:
Cheating: submitting someone else’s work in class assignments, homework,
papers, tests or examinations as your own, or using unauthorized information on a test or an examination.
Plagiarism: the copying or rewording of phrases, sentences, or ideas from a book, magazine, internet source, or anything else
without indicating the sources you have use
Resubmission of Work: Recycling assignments and submitting the same paper or project for a different class without
consulting the teacher constitutes academic dishonesty.
While Nerinx Hall faculty recognizes that a sense of personal failure and the disapproval of others are in themselves
consequences of dishonest behavior, the following consequences will occur:
1. Clear intentional evidence of plagiarism or cheating will result in a grade of 0 for that test, examination, or assignment.
2. The student is further required to write a letter of apology to the community. This letter will be submitted to the principal.
3. Any student who is a current member of NHS will be removed from membership roll.
4. Multiple incidents of cheating will result in further disciplinary actions, up to and including possible dismissal.
FIELD TRIP POLICY
The Nerinx Hall faculty believes that learning is greatly enhanced by experiences outside the traditional classroom. Field trips
are considered an integral part of the academic program. Each department may request field trips, and approval is obtained at the
Department Head level. Students are limited to one field trip in any given week.
Academic Field Trips are field trips that function as part of a class. All students are expected to attend. The faculty
member sponsoring the Academic Field Trip will post a list or send an email of students going, thus informing all teachers of
expected absence from class. Students cannot be penalized for missing a class in order to attend an Academic Field Trip.
Administrative Field Trips are field trips that, while not tied to a class, require particular students or student attendance.
The Associate Principal will approve Administrative Field Trips. Once approved, students will be expected to attend and do not
need teacher approval. Examples of Administrative Field Trips are Math Contests, Model U.N. presentation days, KMOX
Student of the Week, etc. Once an Administrative Field Trip is approved, the Associate Principal will post the list of students
involved, thus informing all teachers of expected absence from class. Students cannot be penalized for missing class in order to
attend an Administrative Field Trip.
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Enrichment Field Trips are field trips that do not function as part of a class (e.g. student attending a conference). Student
attendance is dependent on permission of all teachers and of parents. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain each teacher’s
signature on an Enrichment Field Trip Permission Form at least three days prior to the event. If any teacher withholds
permission, the student may not attend the Enrichment Field Trip.
Permission forms must be returned in time for teacher to submit them into Main Office two days in advance of field trip.
Failure to comply will result in students being held back from field trip.
WHEN A STUDENT ATTENDS ANY FIELD TRIP, SHE IS EXPECTED TO RETURN TO CLASS WITH ALL
HOMEWORK COMPLETED AND PREPARED TO TAKE ANY TEST GIVEN ON THE DAY OF RETURN.
SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM
The Nerinx Hall Service Learning Program carries on the Loretto tradition of pioneering women seeking areas of need in our
world and working for justice by promoting the dignity of others. The program’s mission is to offer students the opportunity to
serve those in need in response to the Gospel call.
The yearly service hour requirement will guide students to incorporate the habit of service into their daily lives.
Requirements:
Freshman 15 hours of required service (5 hours may be to the Nerinx community)
Sophomore 20 hours of required service (10 hours may be to the Nerinx community)
Juniors 25 hours of required service (10 hours may be to the Nerinx community)
Seniors 30 hours of required service (all hours must be completed beyond Nerinx)
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Each student is responsible for arranging completion of her service hours.
A list of Nerinx approved service sites can be found in the Service Learning folder on Google Drive.
Students should record their hours for approval by the using the Service Learning Reflection Form.
Completed Service Learning Reflection Forms should be submitted to the Service Learning Director.
Service hours completed over the summer will count toward the upcoming academic year.
Students not meeting the final service deadline in April will not be allowed to take final exams until service hours are
complete.
All questions regarding the Service Learning Program should go to Beth Buchek, Nerinx’s Service Learning Director.
National Honor Society Membership
Current Members
*Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. If a member falls below the minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, they are on placed on
probation. This means the student and parents are alerted that she is in danger of not fulfilling the minimum GPA, and must
improve her GPA to maintain NHS membership. Failure to reach or exceed a 3.5 Semester I GPA during senior year will result in
dismissal.
*NHS members must complete 20 service hours in service to Nerinx Hall. Some of these service opportunities include: NHS
tutoring (minimum of 1 hour), Blood Drive, Open House, Nerinx Auction, and other NHS activities. These are events outside the
“ordinary” expectations of students, and are not part of the student’s service learning requirement. Failure to fulfill 20 NHS
service hours before the end of senior final exams and graduation results in immediate loss of NHS status.
*As a Nerinx student and member of NHS, you are expected to respect yourself and those around you. You have pledged to act
with justice, faith, integrity, and community in mind. However, if a member chooses otherwise and violates Nerinx policies and
values, that member will be dismissed. Among causes for dismissal: failure to complete required school service hours, academic
dishonesty, breaking the no-alcohol policy at school functions, bullying, skipping school or trying to skip school, failure to fulfill
duties to which you have been elected or have volunteered (i.e. club officer), behavior on your personal time that reflects poorly
on our school (we do not seek personal information, but if an issue is reported to the principal, it may be grounds for NHS
dismissal), and any other violations of Nerinx Hall Behavior Expectations.
*Demonstrate highest standards of behavior, honesty, and reliability.
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National Honor Society Membership Application Criteria
As a society of excellence, our members hold with great esteem the society's four pillars of Character, Scholarship, Leadership,
and Service.
Juniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 by the end of the first semester will receive a letter inviting them to complete an NHS
membership form. Seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the beginning of senior year will receive a letter inviting them to
complete an NHS membership form.
On the membership information form, candidates for NHS will submit details about their leadership and service activities from
9th through 11th or 12th grade, and write a two-page essay (approximately 500 words) discussing their scholarship, service,
leadership, and character. Ongoing, recent participation (within the last year) in at least three activities that meet regularly (two of
which should be Nerinx-related) is desirable. Leadership related to sports and fine arts extra-curriculars are considered, but
successful candidates will also have additional Nerinx-related leadership and service activities. Some examples of these types of
leadership and service activities include:
Nerinx-related - Student Leadership Council, Student Activities Council, Retreat Leader, active participation and demonstrated
leadership in a Nerinx Hall club.
Non-Nerinx related – Church involved activities, Girl Scouts, other volunteer group activities, etc.
Service acceptable for those seeking membership is service that is performed with enthusiasm, and goes above and beyond
merely meeting the required Service Learning component. For example, when the required service is 20 hours, the successful
NHS candidate should perform an additional 10 hours of service (or half of the required service for each year).
Nerinx Hall faculty members will evaluate each candidate who submits the membership forms for the current school year. The
Principal will evaluate each candidate for violations of academic integrity, and the Associate Principal will evaluate each
candidate for discipline history. Students receiving a suspension or more than 3 marks on OTM card (non-tardy related) during
junior year, are not eligible for NHS membership. Candidates applying for NHS will be asked for their current OTM card for
review by the faculty council.
National Honor Society Admissions Process
The Nerinx Hall Faculty Council, with input from all faculty, will evaluate the candidate membership information forms to
determine if each student fulfills the requirements for membership. The faculty moderator facilitates and observes the process,
but does not cast a vote.
Letters informing candidates of the membership decision will be sent to students during the last week of March. Induction of new
members will take place in early April.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
To Report Absences or Tardies call our Attendance Hotline: (314) 968-1505 ext. 195.
For Absences, please also send a note for the file.
Attendance and punctuality are essential in order for students to benefit from the total learning experiences offered
in classes, special events, and co- curricular activities. An impressive attendance record will benefit the student’s
personal development and enhance future opportunities for college entrance and/or employment. The student’s
permanent record, which is requested by schools and prospective employers, will reflect full day absences, half day
absences (arrival to school any time after 9:00 A.M. or departure from school before 2:00 P.M.), tardies (arrival to
school between 7:55-9:00 A.M. on regular schedule day) and early dismissals (leaving school between 2:00 – 3:05
P.M.).
Tardy to School
• Expectation – Students are expected to be in homeroom and prepared for the school day at the time of the
second homeroom bell.
• Procedure – If the student is late to homeroom, the moderator will mark her tardy and notify the main office. If the
student arrives after homeroom, she is to report to the main office. The student will be given an admit-to-class slip.
This will serve as the teacher’s notification that the student has followed the proper procedure. If the student is
tardy due to a doctor’s appointment, a note or appointment card is required from the doctor. This allows the
student to be marked “Tardy Appointment.” This designation is not considered when OTM marks are
assessed.
• Consequences – The following consequences for students who are tardy: 1st, 2nd and 3rd tardies - warnings;
Additional tardies will result in marks on OTM card. Excessive tadies will result in meeting with mentor and/or
Associate Principal.
Regarding Absences
• Expectation – Each member of the Nerinx Community is expected to contribute to the building of community by
consistently sharing her knowledge, talents and humor. She must be present in order to effectively meet this
responsibility.
• Procedure – Parents are to call the attendance hotline to report their daughter’s absence before 9:00 a.m. A
message may be left on the answering machine from 4:00 p.m. the previous afternoon until 8 a.m. the day of absence.
Parents should contact the counseling office and associate principal if this absence relates to a prolonged health issue.
• If a student becomes ill while at school, she must come to the front office and report her illness. Students may not
call home sick without the permission of office personnel. Office staff will contact the parents and follow their
recommendations after consultation with an administrator. If a student is too ill to come to the office, a faculty
member should report this to an administrator. Students may not leave school ill without signing out in the front
office.
Excessive absences – At Nerinx Hall attendance is a factor in final academic evaluation. If a student has accumulated
more than 3 absences during one quarter of any class, her teachers may reduce her grade to a C-. All excessive
absences will be reviewed by the Administration, who may request written notification of the illness, or appointments,
from the doctor. Students whose health issues result in 4 or more absences per class must make specific arrangements
with the counseling department, in consultation with the principal, to address the impact of her absence on her credit and
course grade. Students and their families are expected to initiate supports which may include employment of outside
tutors and giving consent for the school to talk to health care professionals.
When the student returns to school following an absence she must:
• Report to the Main Office with a signed note or an email from the parent’s email address. This email may be sent
to Attendance: [email protected]. The note or email must indicate the days missed and the reason for
absence. This will be placed in the student’s file.
• Be informed of the material covered and assignments made during her absence. It is the student’s responsibility to be
prepared to take any test given upon her return, as well as to consult with teachers about any tests missed. She
Tardy to Class
• Expectation – students are expected to report to class on time.
• Procedure – teachers are expected to promptly dismiss students from class and/or homeroom. Students are given three
minutes for change of classes.
• Consequences – three tardies to class equal one absence to that class. It is the responsibility of the teacher to keep an
accurate record of tardies and absences and to implement the consequences for excessive absences as stated above
FREE PERIODS
Free periods are considered to be part of the academic day. Therefore, students are expected to be at school during their
scheduled free periods, unless the student is a senior with Open Campus privileges. These Open Campus Seniors are
also expected to be at school if there is an assembly, prayer service or club meeting during their scheduled free period.
• Parents are asked to follow the regular absence procedure of calling in a student by 9 a.m., even if their daughter has
a free period as the first period of the day.
• Students who have a free period prior to an assembly are required to sign in with the office. Failure to do so will
result in a mark on OTM ccard..
• Students who are free the first period of the day must sign in with the office immediately following a prayer
service, which occurs during homeroom. Failure to do so will result in a mark on OTM Card.
MEDICATION POLICY
All prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in the main office under the supervision of the school
nurse/personnel. Students may keep emergency medications (inhalers/Epi-Pen, etc.), if authorized by the school nurse
with proper documentation (parent note and physician order). Students should not have any medication kept in their
lockers. Any student found carrying/self-administering medication may face disciplinary action.
Prescription Medication: Written permission from a parent for trained school personnel to administer the medication
and a current physician order will be required for all medications stored in the Main Office. A current pharmacy labeled
container can be used as a physician’s order and a written order may be requested if needed. It must be in a sealed
container with a current pharmacy label.
Over-the Counter Medication: Students requiring over-the-counter pain medication (acetaminophen, ibuprofen),
antacid (TUMS), or antihistamine (Benadryl) for allergic reactions, will be administered with a current signed parental
consent form renewed each school year.
Other non-prescription medications kept in the Main Office require the same written authorization (parent note and
physician order) and Emergency Medication must be in their original containers.
Emergency Medication: An emergency supply of life-saving medication (as related to food allergies, asthma, etc.) can
also kept in the Main Office and requires the same written authorization (parent note and physician order).
ABSENCES
Sickness:
Procedure: Parent must call school the evening before, or by 9:00 a.m. on the day of absence. The student brings a
note explaining the absence to the Main office upon returning.
Make-up Privileges: The student may turn in all work and may take any tests missed.
Prolonged Illness:
Procedure: Contact the counseling office.
Make-up Privileges: Determined with consultation.
Death in Family:
Procedure: Please call the school to notify. The student brings a note upon return.
Make-up Privileges: The student may turn in all work and may take any tests missed.
Doctor/Dental Appointments:
Procedure: The faculty and administration strongly discourage appointments made during the school day. Because
students have a late start every Wednesday, every effort should be made to schedule appointments during this time.
Except in the case of an emergency, the student must bring a note from a parent to the Associate Principal prior to the
appointment and must bring an appointment card from the doctor’s office upon returning to school. The student
must notify each of her teachers of her absence prior to the appointment.
Make-up privileges: The student may turn in all work and may take any tests missed.
Family Trips/Vacations/Club Sports Events:
Procedure: The faculty and administration strongly discourage trips taken outside of the school’s scheduled holidays.
In unusual circumstances, approved by the Associate Principal, the school must be notified in writing by the parents at
least 2 weeks prior to departure.
The student will receive an “Academic Cost of Trip” form to be filled out by each teacher. The student must return the
form to the Associate Principal at least one week prior to departure. Some school sponsored trips, such as participation
in the Pro-Life March, Choir Tours follow the same procedures as a family trips. Please contact the Associate Principal
for approval.
Make-up privileges: Make-up is determined by individual teachers. It should be noted that the administration does
not expect the faculty to provide tutorial assistance when the absence is the choice of the family.
Trips/Vacations without the family:
Procedure: The faculty and administration will not support non-family trips taken outside of the school’s scheduled
holidays.
No Make-up Privileges
College Visits:
Procedure: All seniors are limited to 3 days for legitimate college visits. Second semester juniors are limited to 2
days. The Associate Principal must receive written permission from the parents at least 1 week in advance of a visit.
The student will then receive a “College Visit Cost of Trip” form to be filled out by each teacher. The student will
return the form to the Associate Principal prior to departure and pick up a “Campus Visit” form to be signed by the
college admissions officer. The student will present the signed form to the Counseling office upon return.
Make-up privileges: The student may turn in all work and may take any tests missed.
Career Shadow:
Procedure: All seniors are allowed to have 1 day for Career Shadowing. The Associate Principal must receive written
permission from parents at least 1 week in advance of a visit. The student will receive a “Cost of Trip Form” to be filled out
by each teacher and a Career “Shadow Form” to be filled out by the Career Shadowing mentor upon return to school. The
student is to turn in a reflection paragraph to Associate Principal. About the shadowing experience and 3 things learned about
profession.
Make-up privileges: The student may turn in all work and may take any tests missed. Failure to turn in reflection
will result in loss of make up privileges for day missed.
Suspension for Behavioral Infraction:
Procedure: The Associate Principal meets with the student and her parents when suspension is involved. Depending
on the infraction, suspension may be an in-house suspension, an out of school suspension or a suspension served on a
non school day such as a Saturday or a day when classes are not in session. The exact nature of the suspension and
make-up privileges (if any) for work missed will be determined by the Associate Principal.
Skipping School:
Procedure: The Associate Principal will notify parents. The student must be accompanied by parents upon her return
to school. An in-house suspension will follow a conference with the Associate Principal. The day will be determined by
the Associate Principal.
No Make-up Privileges for the day skipped.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
A Nerinx Hall student shows respect for herself, teachers, fellow students and school property when she:
1) Arrives on time to school and to her classes.
2)
Is properly attired and well groomed throughout the day.
3)
4)
Has all necessary materials on arrival to class.
Presents neatly prepared written assignments.
5)
Demonstrates a thorough reading of assignments.
6)
7)
Exhibits proper classroom posture.
Participates as both an active listener and an articulate speaker.
8)
Leaves the area she has occupied in the same if not better condition than she found it.
9)
Moves quietly through the hallways, speaking in whispers if classes are in session and controls noise level in
the halls at all times.
10) Respects shared spaces and contributes to a safe and orderly environment.
11) Recognizes different opinions and responds respectfully.
12) Communicates with others in a courteous manner.
13) Behaves in a courteous, attentive manner during all school events
(assemblies, liturgies, etc).
14) Actively supports co-curricular activities.
15) Models responsible behavior when representing her school off campus.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
Philosophy of Discipline
Discipline should support an educational environment in which meaningful learning takes place. This environment
is characterized by:
1)
shared responsibility of both teacher and student in the learning process
2)
purposeful activity
3)
absence of disruptive activity
Discipline should develop motivation for self-control and self-improvement within each student.
1) Unless the student knows and respects herself for what she is, she cannot respect others. She will learn to
give this respect as she sees it in the example of her teachers.
2) The more responsibility a student is led to accept for her education, the more relevance it will hold for her, both
now and in her future life.
3) Students should be encouraged to think through and carry out plans that help them contribute to the life of
the school and their own selfexpression.
4) Students should be educated to sound judgment, and not just to conformity; the changing environment in
which they live demands adaptability.
Discipline should free a person to interact with others in an atmosphere, which is free from hostility and marked by
genuine concern for each person’s well- being and growth.
1) Both students and faculty are responsible to each other for creating an atmosphere of acceptance and respect
for each person. With open minds, the faculty and students attempt to genuinely listen to each other even
in the midst of disagreement and controversy.
2) Each student is responsible for the use and care of school facilities so that all school property will be available
for the use of other people.
3) Good manners and courtesy reflect concern and respect for others.
4) Each person should be willing at times to sacrifice her own personal modes of expression or preference to
serve the common good.
The acceptance of each student as a person acknowledges the basic understanding that, while each individual has
achieved some degree of maturity, she needs guidance toward fulfilling the responsibility of adult maturity. The role of
the faculty is to lead, encourage and motivate toward this growth. Whenever possible, the reasons behind decisions
and policies should be shared with the persons involved in order to promote cooperation, understanding, and unity.
A teacher should let students know what is expected in regard to classroom procedure. In setting up procedures the
teachers should be fair and consistent with each student. The teacher should recognize individual differences and
adapt methods accordingly. Students need to experience a balance between success and failure, praise and blame.
Incentives and/or sanctions help students increase their achievement. Teachers must be able to recognize and appeal
to the comparative maturity of the students.
Just as the students are expected to be flexible in adapting to each teacher, the faculty should have respect for and
support each other’s methods, professional ability, and judgment. Cooperation between teacher and administration and
cooperation between teacher and teacher is essential if the students are to be served.
The faculty should strive to challenge and encourage the student’s ability to think, to acquire knowledge, and to draw
conclusions, which will deepen the student’s understanding of the world in which she lives - a world of expanding
change and a world, which needs her unique contribution as a Christian person.
Goals for Discipline Program
Goals for the discipline program are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Students will be given the opportunity to make necessary changes to their behavior, prior to any further actions
needing to occur.
Students will be able to learn from mistakes and use critical thinking skills to avoid these mistakes in the
future.
Students will have a faculty mentor to assist them in problem solving.
Compliance to school rules and enforcement of the rules will improve.
All Students will be issued an “Off the Mark” or OTM card. Students are to have this card with them at all times. If the
student chooses to violate a school wide rule a “mark” will be issued on her card.
The student will have three opportunities to correct her own behavior. After 3 marks the student will participate in
meeting with her mentor.
The program is an intervention system. During the meeting with a faculty mentor the intent is to assist the student in
identifying the problem, to help the student understand what new behavior is necessary and to encourage the student to
accept accountability for her actions. All interaction with students should be in the form of coaching, letting the student
be in charge of solutions. This is not punishment. This is applying learning strategies to adjust behavior and attitude.
After the first three marks, the faculty member who issues the third mark will take the OTM card and turn it in to the
Associate Principal. The Associate Principal will notify the mentor of the 3 marks of the student and attached to the
notification will be a new OTM card. The student will make an appointment with a volunteer mentor to discuss a plan to
alter her future behavior. At that meeting the mentor will issue the new card.
If there are additional infractions beyond six, additional intervention or consequence will occur at the discretion of
Associate Principal.
Disciplinary Action Procedure
SCHOOL-WIDE CONCERNS:
ACTION TAKEN:
1. Out of Uniform
2. Chewing Gum/Eating/drinking
Mark on “Off the Mark Card” (OTM)
OTM Mark
non-water in places other than the cafeteria
3. Failure to care for the environment
OTM Mark
(leaving trash at place in cafeteria or
on floor, blocking hallways with book bags
or other personal belongings, or writing on
desk/lockers, etc.)
4. Disrespectful attitude toward others
OTM Mark
i.e. talking during assemblies/liturgies/
in halls, parking illegally on campus
5. Failure to maintain an academic
OTM Mark
Environment/Atmosphere (e.g. loud talking
in hallway, sleeping or lying on floor,
etc. during class periods)
6. Laptop left unaccompanied
OTM Mark
7. Smoking on or adjacent to campus
3 OTM Marks 1st offense - $50 fine
(including vapor/e-cigarettes)
contributed to the
American Cancer Society
2nd offense – Suspension
8. Cell phone out or in use during school
OTM Mark Phone will be confiscated and parents will be
notified. After 2nd offense the phone will only be returned to
the parents. Third offense will result with a $25 fine and
conference with parents, students and Associate Principal.
Phone Violations carry over to following school year.
9. Failure to adhere to attendance policies
OTM Mark
10. Disrespectful attitude toward anyone in
3 OTM Marks
Community
11. Dishonesty (failure to tell truth/deliberate
3 OTM Marks
omission of information)
12. No Entry Card
OTM Mark and $10 replacement Fee
13. No OTM Card
3 OTM Marks
CLASSROOM CONCERNS:
1. Excessive disruption of class
ACTION TAKEN:
2. Failure to maintain the given code of
academic honesty
A grade of 0 will be for that test, examination or assignment.
The student is required to write a letter of apology to the
community. The letter is to be submitted to the principal.
Handled by individual teacher. Should be reported to parent
and Associated Principal if the problem persists.
Immediate conference with Associate Principal and teacher.
Time missed will be made up. Second offense may result in
suspension in library after school.
OTM Mark
3. Disrespectful attitude toward teacher
and/or fellow students
4. Failure to report to class
5. Blocking of aisle in classroom with
book bags and personal items
Handled by individual teachers should be reported to parent
and eventually to the Associate Principal if the problem
persists.
MAJOR INFRACTIONS:
ACTION TAKEN:
1. Off-campus illegally
Minimum: 1-day suspension, follows conference with
student, parent and Associate Principal.
Minimum: 1-day suspension, without parent’s knowledge
follows conference with student, parent, and Associate
Principal
Minimum: Parent
conference and suspension and required participation or
in a drug/alcohol assessment program through
Webster University. There is an additional fee for this
program
2. Failure to report to school without
3. Arriving at school or any schoolsponsored event in possession of
or under the influence of alcohol or
other drugs; being part of a group
who has possession or is under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
If there is justified reason to suspect
drug activity/influence, suspicion of
drug/activity/influence
4. Stealing
Minimum: Search of locker/possessions. Parent
conference and required drug testing before return
to school.
Minimum: Parent conference and suspension
Maximum: Expulsion
5. Weapon on Campus
Maximum: Expulsion
6. Vandalism
Maximum: Expulsion
7. Selling drug on campus
Immediate expulsion
8. Harassment/Bullying
Minimum: Parent conference and suspension.
(Including Cyber Bullying)
Maximum: Expulsion
9. Absence call-in by non-parent/self
Minimum 1-day suspension, follows conference with
student, parent and Associate Principal
10. Misrepresentation
Minimum: 1-day suspension
Maximum: Expulsion
Repeated violation of infractions may result in behavioral probation to be determined by the Associate Principal.
WEAPONS POLICY
No weapons may be brought onto Nerinx Hall property. A weapon is defined as anything whose purpose is to physically
harm another person. This includes firearms, knives, stun guns, pepper spray, mace or any item which is meant to
inflict harm.
ANTI-HARASSMENT
Nerinx Hall is committed to provide a learning environment that is free from harassment in any form. Harassment
of any student, faculty or staff member by any other student, lay employee or religious is prohibited. The school will
treat allegations of harassment seriously and will review and investigate such allegations in a prompt, confidential, and
thorough manner.
A charge of harassment shall not, in and of itself, create the presumption of wrongdoing. However, substantiated acts of
harassment will result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Students found to have made false or
frivolous charges will also be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
Harassment occurs when an individual is subjected to treatment or a school environment which is hostile or
intimidating because of the individual’s race, creed, color, national origin, physical disability, or sex. Harassment can
occur any time during school or school related activities, It includes, but is not limited to, any or all of the following:
• Verbal Harassment: Derogatory comments and jokes;
threatening words spoken to another person;
• Physical Harassment: Unwanted physical touching, contact, assault, deliberate impeding or blocking movements,
or any intimidating interference with normal work or movement;
• Visual Harassment: Derogatory, demeaning or
or inflammatory posters, cartoons, written words, drawings,
and gestures, including email, blog postings, websites or any other computer generated images.
• Sexual Harassment: Includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature when any or all of the following occurs:
1. Submission to such conduct is made explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of a student’s academic status
or progress;
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a student issued
as a basis of academic decisions affecting the individual;
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic performance or
of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.
BULLYING
Bullying is defined as unwanted, aggressive, and deliberate behavior that is used to control or intimidate others, and is
never appropriate at Nerinx Hall. Bullying can be direct or open, such as a face-to-face altercation, it can be indirect
(concealed or subtle), or it can be done through social media. There are different types of bullying: physical and verbal
aggression, social alienation, spreading of rumors, and threats. Students should report to a teacher, counselor, or
administrator any incidents of this type, whether it is happening to you or anyone else in our community.
It is the responsibility of Nerinx Hall to:
1. implement and review this policy through regular meetings with administration.
2. make all faculty, staff, students, and parents aware of this policy and the commitment of the school toward its
enforcement;
3. remain watchful for conditions that create or may lead to a hostile or offensive school environment;
4. establish practices designed to create a school environment free from discrimination, intimidation, or harassment.
It is the student’s responsibility to:
1. conduct herself in a manner which contributes to a positive school environment;
2. avoid any activity that may be considered discriminatory, intimidating, or harassing,
3. consider immediately informing anyone harassing her that the behavior is offensive and unwelcome;
4. report all incidents of discrimination or harassment to the Associate
Principal;
5. if informed that she is perceived as engaging in discriminatory, intimidating, harassing or unwelcome conduct, to
discontinue that conduct immediately
NERINX HALL UNIFORM GUIDELINES
In the spirit of the Loretto traditions of verve and creativity, students at Nerinx Hall have traditionally worn a uniform
both as a wonderful equalizer of economic distinctions and background, and also to encourage identity with the school
community and history. Within the guidelines of the uniform, we wish to foster all the giftedness and uniqueness
within each of our students.
Appropriate attire is expected at all times. Uniform skirt, shorts and pants must be zipped or fastened as the
manufacturer intended.
The standard uniform and acceptable variations are itemized and clarified for your convenience. The six school
uniform colors are white, navy blue, yellow (not gold), green (forest or kelly only), gray, and black. The standard
uniform is a white or official Nerinx gray, yellow and green polo and Nerinx Hall skirt.
1) SKIRT
– appropriate length (No more than 3 ½-4 inches above the knee or one palm width above the top of the knee), navy
and gray plaid from Just Me Apparel
--Rolling of skirts should not be visible. Students, who chose to tuck in their shirt will not be able to roll skirts.
-Shorts under skirts should not be visible.
2) SLACKS/SHORTS
– navy cotton twill walking shorts may be worn year-round
– navy twill dress slacks from Just Me Apparel
– must be in good condition, frayed or worn-looking items are not acceptable
3) SHIRTS
– plain, white, collared, short sleeve or long sleeve blouses
– white “Nerinx Hall” polo shirt or any solid white polo-type sport shirt
– “Nerinx Hall” polo shirts, which are purchased only through the Nerinx Book Store
– any shirts without straight hems must be tucked in
_-undergarments should not be visible through shirt
4) T-SHIRTS
– plain, white T-shirts may be worn under regular uniform blouse/shirt
– plain, white long sleeve T-shirts may be worn under a short sleeved polo
– “official” Nerinx Hall t-shirts or Nerinx club/government/sport team T- shirts in school colors
may be worn with the navy shorts or slacks only, as an acceptable variation. However, they may be worn with skirts,
as long as there is an approved collared shirt underneath. T-shirts must be approved by Administration.
5) TURTLENECKS
– solid turtlenecks in one of the 6 school colors may be worn alone, or under a sweater or sweatshirt. “Solid” means no
polka dots, hearts, etc. no trim of any kind
6) SWEATERS
– sweaters must be solid in one of the 6 school official colors
– sweaters may not possess advertisements of products or names of other schools or organizations
– thermal type or hooded sweaters are not acceptable
– full zipped type of sweaters are not acceptable
– a turtleneck or collared shirt must be worn under the sweater
7) SWEATSHIRTS
– official Nerinx Hall sweatshirts/fleece purchased through the bookstore may be worn
- commercially bought “Nerinx” (monogrammed in skirt material)
sweatshirts acceptable
– the official sweatshirts of Nerinx government, clubs, sport teams are acceptable in school colors
– sweatshirts may not advertise other schools, products, locations, etc.
– plain or hooded sweatshirts/fleece are not acceptable, it must be a
Nerinx sweatshirt
– a turtleneck or collared shirt must be worn under the sweatshirt
--No plain sweatshirts, even in school colors are allowed.
8) SOCKS/LEG COVERINGS
– socks must be solid matching in one of the uniform colors (no trim or stripes, a small logo is acceptable) It is the
student’s choice as to the height of the sock, but the socks must be visible.
– tights may be worn, but they, too, must be solid and in one of the uniform colors
– footless leggings, mid-calf or longer, in school colors are acceptable
–Long underwear, pajama bottoms, loose fitting pants, yoga pants and
sweat pants are not acceptable
-Students may wear pants and sweat pants to school, but they must be stored in locker prior to homeroom, and may not
be put back on until the end of the school day.
9) SHOES
– leather “school shoes” such as loafers, topsiders, or athletic shoes may be worn with the skirt, shorts and pants
– sandals, flip flops, boots of any kind, soft soled moccasins, crocs and fur trimmed footwear are not acceptable for
school
– socks and shoes (or tights and shoes) must be worn throughout the school day
10) HAIR ACCESSORIES
– may be worn with the school uniform
– hats, scarves or bandannas may not be worn with the school uniform
- headbands or bandannas folded as a headband are permissible.
11) THE GYM UNIFORM - a required purchase from school
– white Nerinx Hall gym t-shirts
– green track shorts
-athletic shoes
12) COATS and JACKETS- No coats or jackets may be worn in homeroom, class, or hallways.
- It is suggested that each student keeps a sweater or sweatshirt in her locker at all times.
PLEASE NOTE: Appropriate attire is expected at all times. All uniform clothing must be in good condition and
appropriate for a college prep environment. Skirts must be zipped and hemmed. Students are required to be properly
uniformed throughout the school day. If a student is not in uniform or if is considered to be in poor condition, or she is
not wearing uniform socks; she will be required to rent a skirt at $5 per day or purchase socks for $5 from the
bookstore/front desk.
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Wehavethreeoutofuniformoptions:SmartCasual,DressUp,andDressDown.
SmartCasualistheoutofuniformoptionforthefirstweekofschool.Itincludesjeansandshortsthatare
hemmed,noholesandareatanappropriatelength.Smartcasualincludesshirtswithappropriatelogos(nothing
thatpromotesdrugsoralcohol),nohalters,tanktops,ortubetops.Midriffsshouldnotshow.
DressUp:Thesearespecialdaysonthecalendar,suchasTheaterDayorThanksgivingLiturgy.Studentsmay
choosetowearattirethatwouldbeappropriatetoweartomassoraspecialfamilygatheringorweartheir
regularuniform.Jeansarenotconsideredappropriatefor“DressUp”days.
DressDown:Attireofthestudent’schoice,withtheexceptionofshirtsthatshowmidriffs,haltersortube
tops.Shortsshouldbeofappropriatelength,andthereshouldbenologospromotingdrugsoralcohol.
BUILDING ENVIRONMENT AND USE OF THE BUILDING
Nerinx Hall faculty, staff, and students are all responsible for keeping the school environment pleasing, safe, and
conducive to learning. Listed below are policies designed to maintain that environment.
Building Hours
Students have access to the building from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on regular school days. Students should vacate the building
by 6 p.m. unless they are involved in a supervised Nerinx Hall activity. On weekends and non-school days, students will
not have access to the building unless they are involved in supervised activities.
Entry Cards
Each student will be issued an entry card during student orientation. The entry card allows students access to the
building from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Entry cards will not allow students to enter the building either before or after
these hours. Students should report any lost card to the Tech Office immediately so that the card can be deactivated.
The student will be issued a new card will be issued will be charged a $10 replacement fee. Homeroom moderators will
conduct random entry card checks to ensure that each student is still in possession of her card. Failure to produce the
entry card during the card check will result in the student having to replace their card, paying the $10 replacement fee,
and receiving an OTM Mark.
Building Security
1. All faculty, staff, and students are responsible for the safety and security of our facility. They are required to report
any security deficiencies or incidents immediately to a school administrator or the appropriate authorities.
2. Faculty and staff members will follow the procedures outlined in the Faculty Handbook and the Crisis Response Plan
during an incident.
3. All exterior doors, with the exception of the main front doors will remain locked at all times during the school day.
The receptionist will monitor the front doors and greet visitors to the school.
4. All visitors must sign in with the receptionist and receive a visitor’s badge
5. Students should not be alone or unsupervised in any part of the building.
6. All unoccupied rooms, closets etc. must remain locked after 3:15 p.m.
7. Views into the classrooms and offices should be unobstructed under normal conditions.
8. Window blinds may be left open or closed at the discretion of the faculty or staff member occupying the room.
During a lock-down, all blinds must be closed.
Study Areas
The following guidelines for creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to study have been established and must
be responsibly observed by all members of the community.
1. The Library and the Resource Center are reserved for silent research and study.
2. Unscheduled classrooms may be used for quiet study during the academic day.
3. Sweeny Terrace, the front campus on the north side of the building, and the circle may be used for quiet individual or
group study.
4. The Cafeteria may be used for study.
5. The Theater lobby may be used for study.
6. Faculty Offices are available for teachers to prepare for classes and for meetings with students. Students should not be
left unsupervised in faculty offices.
Eating Areas
• The cafeteria and designated outdoor areas are the only places available to students for eating. Food and drink, other
than water should never be consumed in hallways, lobby areas, or classrooms.
• Only seniors have the privilege of eating off campus, as long as they have Open Campus privileges.
Off Limits Areas
Safety concerns, the privacy of those living on the grounds and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning make it
necessary to rule certain areas as “off limits” except when used for class or when supervised by a teacher. These areas
include the following:
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•
•
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Parking lots and the playing field
Driveway and area west of the school building
Deck and lawn areas around the small brick house and the Loretto Center, unless the supervising teacher has
received permission from the Sisters of Loretto
Areas adjacent to the classrooms on the circle drive
Smoking Policy
Nerinx Hall campus is a smoke-free environment. This policy includes any e- cigarettes or vapor smoking devices.
Students found smoking are subject to a $50.00 fine, which will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Backpack Policy
To prevent or limit obstruction of movement in classrooms or hallways, Nerinx Hall has developed a Backpack Policy
Whatever is brought to class must fit in the “Fly Box,” located outside the Main Office. All students can have two bags
(including purses) that can fit into the “fly box” at the same time.
All bags must be out of aisles in classrooms and not left unattended in the hallways. Students will be issued a OTM
Mark for infractions of this policy.
Bags containing equipment for physical education and athletics must be stored in the gymnasium. Space is provided in
the bleachers
Lockers must be closed at all times.
VISITORS
All visitors to the school are required to report to the Main Office to record the nature of their visit, and obtain a visitor
pass. Prospective students to Nerinx may spend a day on campus. These visits must be arranged through the school
office at least one day in advance of the actual visit. Friends of students may not visit any part of the campus during the
academic day without permission from the Associate Principal.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1) Tornado
2) Earthquake
3) Fire
Tornado – ACTION STATEMENT “Shelter for Tornado! Drop Cover Hold”
• Outdoor sirens will sound
• Indoors the school bells will produce an intermittent “beep-beep-beep”
sound
• Follow room instructions on where it is best to go. For most rooms, go to hall outside your classroom and face wall
(lockers) on floor with head down, arms folded over face and head. (If wearing a sweater or sweatshirt, remove and
cover head with it.)
• Keep quiet so you can hear further announcements
• Do not light a match or cause any spark (possible broken gas lines would cause an explosion)
• Be sure to stay away from windows and glass doors. Close doors. Don’t bother about windows. The skylights should
not be a hazard as they are not glass.
For classrooms & offices:
Exit to the nearest hallway and take cover against the wall (lockers), away from
doors and windows.
Some rooms have special instructions in the event of a tornado:
U1 & U2
Exit to the stairway and take cover.
Locker Room
Stay in the locker room and take cover against the lockers.
Outdoor P.E. Classes
Stay in the locker room and take cover against the lockers.
Cafeteria
Stay in Cafeteria and take cover against the walls away from the windows.
Heagney Theatre
Exit the theatre and take cover in the T hall, down the stairs in the lower hallway,
or in the lobby restrooms, whichever is closest.
REMAIN AT THESE LOCATIONS UNTIL
DIRECTIONS ON P.A. SAY TO RETURN TO YOUR ROOM
Earthquake - ACTION STATEMENT “Shelter for Earthquake! Drop Cover Hold”
•
•
No audible signal because no possible warning.
Trembling and shaking of the building is the only warning.
•
Anyone in the Chemistry Lab, should leave that room immediately!
•
Get under desks or tables for protection. During earthquakes things fall:
light fixtures, ceiling tiles, book cases, walls.
•
Light fixtures in our halls are smaller and less heavy than those in classroom.
•
•
Don’t light a match or cause any sparks (possible broken gas lines would cause an explosion)
When the shaking stops, go outside away from buildings.
•
Quiet is very important since electrical power is almost always broken.
Directions may be given without the aid of the P.A.
Fires - ACTION STATEMENT “Evacuate to Fire Location”
•
Signal is a steady buzz
•
Everyone move out immediately and quietly
•
•
Follow the directions for your room
First two persons arriving to outside entrances should hold the doors
•
Move away from building. Turn and face building. Listen for further directions
• Return to building when bell rings
In any emergency situation, teachers should:
1) leave room last
2) take roll book
3) record attendance outside
4) enforce silence
Fire Drill Instructions For Each Room:
E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6,
Form a double line. Use the main exit E7, N1, Faculty Room,near the office to leave the
building. Go Main Office across the driveway to the lawn in front of the Convent.
E8, E9, E10, E11, E12,
E14, EAC Library
Form a double line. Use the foyer exit
circle drive to the lawn between the
Art Studio/Photo Lab,
Convent & Lockwood House.
Gym, Athletic Office
Dance Studio
Resource Center (W2),
Exit out the west doors in the stairwell
W4, W5,
to the west driveway. Turn left and move
Counseling Offices (W6),
W7, W9, W11, W15,
to the back of the parking lot.
W17, W19
Cafeteria
Exit doorway to the rear of the building.
Go to the rear of the parking lot.
S4
Exit out the back door to the backfield
S5, S6
Exit out the west doors at the end of the hall. Go to the rear of the parking lot.
U1, U2
From a single line down the stairs. Go all the way down the stairwell and exit door onto
the backfield.
T1, Heagney Theatre
Go through the theatre lobby and into the theatre foyer, exit to the left. Move onto the
lawn in front of the Loretto Center.
T2, T3, Music
Turn right out of room. Follow the hallway to the exit at the loading dock. Walk
down the sidewalk to the lawn in front of the Loretto Center.
Art 1, Art 2, Fine Art
Exit out the east doors at the end of the hall. Move onto the Arts Office lawn in front of
the Loretto Center.
L2, Theology & Campus
Ministry Office, Lockwood
Exit out the main doors onto the circle drive. Move onto the
lawn between the Convent and Lockwood House.
Offices
Weight Room,
Locker Room
Exit room and go up the stairs. Exit out the back door onto the
main field.
Fire Drill Procedures for Free Students & Faculty
Any free student or faculty member should exit the building via the nearest exit. In the front lawn and on the back
parking lot, there will be a faculty member with a sign that says “Free Students.” Check in with this person.
Fire Drill Procedures for Contact Time
In the event that we should need to vacate the building for emergency reasons homeroom teachers are responsible for
taking attendance. After students have left the building they should check in with their homeroom teachers in the
following places.
FRESHMEN:
BACK FIELD EAST
SOPHOMORES:
BACK FIELD WEST
JUNIORS:
SENIORS:
FRONT OF SCHOOL
CIRCLE/GAZEBO AREA
Homeroom teachers, take your homeroom list with you. Homeroom buddies assist Homeroom teachers.
Fire Drill Procedures during Lunch
If there is a need to vacate the building during the lunch hour, classroom teachers need to take attendance for the
class they are teaching during that period, even if they are at lunch. Your class needs to check in with you once they
have vacated the building. Meet your class on the back lot since most of your students will be eating lunch in the
cafeteria. Students and teachers who are not in the cafeteria need to leave by the nearest available door, but once
outside, should meet the rest of the class on the back field.
Unauthorized Person in the Building
All visitors to Nerinx Hall should report to the main office to sign in and will receive a visitor’s badge indicating that
they have permission to be in the building. Students observing any unauthorized person in the building should
immediately report this to a faculty/staff member or to the main office. The faculty/staff member will redirect them to
the main office to check in and get proper identification or they will be asked to leave the premises. Students should not
assume that an unauthorized person has been reported. Each student should contribute to the safety and security of the
building by observing and communicating anything that appears out of the ordinary.
Threat to Building Security
Should a circumstance arise in which there is a security concern for students and faculty/staff, appropriate safety
measures will be implemented. Nerinx Hall incorporates an option-based plan in response to a perceived security
concern. Students should be aware of the Standard Response Protocol plan, as well as being attentive to any teacher
directives should other emergency options become necessary. Listening to and following teacher instruction during an
emergency is essential to the safety of everyone in the building. Faculty members have been trained on the various
options, which could be utilized during an urgent situation.
Lockdown – Action Statement “Lockdown! Locks Lights, Out of Sight”
1.
An announcement will be made over the PA system for students, faculty and staff to Lockdown! Locks Lights, Out
of Sight”.
2.
Upon hearing the announcement all teachers will immediately lock the doors to their classroom, turn out lights
and move students away from windows and doors as much as possible.
3.
Students who are free, in the halls should move to the nearest classroom. Teachers should allow students who are
free to enter classroom.
4.
Students who are in the bathroom should go to the closest classroom, unless they perceive it is unsafe to be in
the hall. In such case, the student should turn off the light in the bathroom, be silent, and find as much of a
concealed location as possible.
5.
Students in the cafeteria, the gym, the library/resource center, the EAC, or the Heagney Theater should remain
there. Teachers will lock the doors and turn off lights.
6.
All students should remain in their location until an “All Clear” is announced.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CENTER
BARBARA ROCHE LIBRARY AT NERINX HALL
The mission of the Barbara Roche Library at Nerinx Hall is to provide the resources Loretto women need to know
themselves and their world, to be enriched by diversity. and to answer the call to Christian action.
Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday - Thursday
Friday
The “Library Resources” website is at
https://sites.google.com/a/nerinxhs.org/library-resources/
You will be asked to log into your Google (nerinxhs..org) account before it will give you access to the links to take you
to the electronic sources. Please bookmark this URL and keep it handy in your bookmarks bar on your favorite browser.
What does the Library have on its shelves?
The catalog is available on the Library Resources website. Use it to search the contents of the library, even see what is
OUT and what is IN. Although it is not necessary to use a personal log in, you may create one. By logging into the
Library’s catalog with your personal log in you can manage your own account: renew your books, place books on hold,
even write reviews of books. You will be able to view the electronic resources. Your user ID is the beginning of your
nerinxhs.org email address. Request a temporary password and then use it to set up your account with whatever
password you wish to use.
What sources are available electronically?
eBooks
The library has purchased ebooks that you can search and read any time. They are listed in the catalog under the
“ebooks” icon in the Explore panel. Two different servers provide access to what the library has purchased: Gale
Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) and InfoBase. The library tries to make access to these books as automatic as
possible but if you are not successful logging into them please see the Librarian for detailed instructions.
There are also many ebooks in some of the databases within the EBSCO package.
Databases
Through the Missouri consortium (MORENET) Nerinx provides access to a package of databases from EBSCO. The
databases contain a variety of types of sources: magazine and news articles, scholarly peer-reviewed sources, books,
images, and logs from broadcast news. Read the descriptions of the following databases to understand which will best
suit your informational need:
Academic Search Elite
Newspaper Source
Book Collection - Nonfiction
Consumer Health Complete
GreenFILE
MasterFILE Premier
MEDLINE
Professional Development Center
Science Reference Center
MOREnet also lets Nerinx students use Heritage Quest, which enables them to look up ancestors, and Learning Express
Library, which is very helpful for developing test-taking skills.
Library policies
Search for physical items by entering a keyword search OR by selecting the icon in the EXPLORE pane that correlates
to the assignment. The results list will indicate the location on the shelf (usually a Dewey Decimal number) and will
indicate whether the item is available (IN) or whether someone has borrowed it (OUT.)
Borrow a book by taking it to the front desk and signing the issue card. The staff at the library desk will stamp the date
due on the item, usually two weeks from the coming Friday. There are several options for renewing books to keep them
longer: bring the books in, ask the library staff at the desk to renew the items, log into the catalog to reach your personal
account, or email the librarian.
Notices are emailed automatically on Thursdays as an alert to return or renew the items before they are overdue. verdue
fines are $.10 a day. RESERVE items are due when the librarian indicates and the overdue fines are $.10 an hour.
Anything checked out for OVERNIGHT issue is due at 9:00 a.m. the next day with overdue fines charged at $.10 an
hour. Once the overdue fine reaches the replacement cost of the item, the fine stops building. An additional $1.00
handling fee can be avoided by returning the item.
Ebooks from GVRL and INFOBASE do not need to be checked out. You can keyword search the contents of either
collection to find the exact passages you need. Ebooks are available at all times for multiple simultaneous users, and
may be downloaded to your desktop.
Choose a database, link to it, and then search within the database. By gathering sources from within the database to a
temporary folder, the items may be saved to your hard drive.
Audio/visual equipment, such as portable speakers, may be reserved and checked out for use in the building. There is a
charge of $.50 an hour for keeping such items overdue.
Return borrowed items through the book drop slot cut in the side of the Front Desk. Bulkier items may be placed on the
Front Desk. If you are unable to pay any overdue fines at the time of bringing back the item, the library will charge the
amount to your account. Accounts must be paid up by exams in order for the student to get an Exam Card.
RESOURCE CENTER AT NERINX HALL
Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday
7:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday
The Resource Center is designed for silent, supervised work. Makeup tests are given there. Please see the "Grading
Procedures" section in this handbook for details about when you can take a make-up test. Be careful about managing
your time by learning ahead whether the test is a short quiz or a long exam and by knowing what materials you need,
such as a calculator. Know if your teacher has made any special allowances for you. Give yourself enough time to
complete the test or quiz by arriving a bit earlier than necessary. The best time to take a long test is during a free period
or after school. (After 3 p.m. go to the Front Desk of the Library to sign in and get the test. No tests may be started
with fewer than 30 minutes left before closing time.)
To take a make-up test in the Resource Center:
1. Arrive a bit earlier than necessary.
2. Sign the notebook by the door of the Resource Center .
3. Tell the Resource Center supervisor your name and the name of your teacher and what subject.
4 You will be told what tools you may have on your desk while taking the test. Stow everything else under
the desk and out of the path of foot traffic.
5. Once completed, return your test to the person presiding in the Resource Center. She will deliver it to your
teacher.
Students under contract may be required to study in the Resource Center during their free periods. For those students
there is a separate sign in sheet.
Nerinx Hall
Acceptable Use Policy For Computer
Nerinx Hall is committed to providing a challenging, engaging curriculum. We believe that all students should have the
opportunity to develop technology skills that support learning, personal productivity, decision making, and daily life.
Providing our young women with the appropriate technology tools will prepare them to be lifelong learners who make
informed decisions about the role of technology in their lives. Our goal is to promote educational excellence at Nerinx
Hall by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
The use of the technology services at Nerinx Hall is a privilege, not a right, and carries with it certain responsibilities.
Participation in the Nerinx Hall 1:1 laptop program is granted to those who abide by the policies
in this document.
Proper Care of Laptop
§ Carry your laptop in its hard shell and green Nerinx Hall bag at all times
§ Do not eat or drink near your laptop
§ Do not loan your laptop or AC adapter to anyone
§ Do not leave your laptop unattended
§ Do not use your laptop in the cafeteria during lunch periods or during
contact period
§ Do not use your laptop during homeroom unless instructed to by your homeroom teacher
§ Store school-related documents on Google Drive and assume responsibility for backing up all personal files
Loss, Damage, and Theft
Laptop computers leased to students remain the property of Nerinx Hall. It is the student’s responsibility to keep her
laptop and accessories in good working condition. Any loss, damage, or theft should be reported to the Technology
Office at Nerinx Hall as soon as possible. Laptops are fully insured for non-warranty repairs and theft. If theft occurs
outside of the school, it must be reported to the police and a copy of the report provided to the school for insurance
purposes. Any damage or loss that is deemed willful or negligent, and is not covered by insurance, will be the
responsibility of the parents. Any repair deemed to be an insurance claim carries with it a $100 deductible. A claim for
theft carries a $250 deductible. The Nerinx Hall technology office will notify parents of any insurance repairs, and costs
will be recovered from the parents by the Nerinx Hall business office.
Plagiarism, Copyright, and Licensing
The school respects copyright laws and expects students to do the same.
The Nerinx network is not to be used for illegally downloading or copying software, games, music, video or other
material. There must be no illegal peer-to-peer file sharing. Plagiarism and theft of Internet resources will be treated in
the same manner as any other incidence of plagiarism or theft as stated in the school handbook.
Games and Music
Playing or downloading computer games, music, videos, or movies during the school day without permission is not
allowed. This includes downloading and uploading videos not directly assigned by a teacher.
The extent to which the student conducts these activities at home is the decision of the parent.
Privacy
Do not store anything on your laptop that you are not prepared to share with faculty, administration, or your parents.
School staff may request access to the laptop, including access to the Internet browser history, logs, caches and files and
programs stored on the laptop. Staff may also install or delete software. The school cannot monitor use of the laptop
outside of the school, so it is the responsibility of parents to ensure it is used appropriately at home.
Internet Use and Safety
Never reveal personal information, addresses, phone numbers or those of fellow students and staff via the laptops or
school network. Students will not use their laptops to access inappropriate websites, and will not circumvent school
Internet access control systems to access unauthorized web sites. Students will not harass, threaten, intimidate or bully
others, either through email, social network sites, chat sites, or other electronic means. If you become victim of this sort
of behavior, inform your parents and the school. Nerinx Hall prohibits involvement in illegal, inappropriate, or obscene
activities. An illegal activity is defined as a violation of local, state, and/or federal law or a violation of any contract,
license, or agreement applicable to the use of the Nerinx Hall network and computers.
Transparency and Sanctions
Nerinx Hall has the right to restrict or terminate network and Internet access at any time for any reason. There should be
no expectation of privacy when using the Nerinx Hall network. Nerinx Hall has the right to monitor network activities,
student files, and student email in any form that it sees fit to maintain the safety and confidentiality of the school
network and to enforce the provisions of this policy, including cooperation with law enforcement agencies. School
administrators have the final say in any measures taken.
CELLULAR PHONES
Students are allowed to use cell phones before and after school. This policy is designed to protect instructional time from
interruptions cause by these devices. Phones must be stored in lockers or purses. Cell phones seen or used during the
school day by students will be turned in to the office. Students will receive a mark on their OTM card for the first phone
offense. If there is a second offence, the student will receive a mark on their OTM card, parents will be called, and the
phone will only be returned to the parent. Third offense Parent Conference and $25 fine and mark.
LOCKERS
Directions to Students:
If you forget your combination, the front office will assist you for $1.00. If you have trouble with your lock, or if your
locker needs repair, the front office will contact the Facility Manager.
Keep your locker LOCKED AT ALL TIMES. Items could be taken from lockers. Do not give your locker
combination to another student. The school cannot be responsible for lost or stolen articles. Occasionally
emergencies arise (such as leaking pipes) that make it necessary for us to open your locker and remove contents.
YOUR LOCKER NUMBER IS REGISTERED IN THE OFFICE AND IS A PERMANENT
ASSIGNMENT. No locker changes are to be made.
Damaged lockers will result in and carry a fine to the student. Two causes of damage: 1) decorating the inside with
adhesive-backed paper, such as contact, prohibits the door slide from moving freely. The result is a locker that cannot
be opened. 2) slamming and kicking the locker door will cause the locking bar to break, again making it impossible to
open the locker.
All students must leave a clean, unmarked locker, in good repair or they will be assessed a cleaning/repair fee of $50
LOST AND FOUND
Any apparel and books found should be turned in to the cafeteria. L a p t o p s s h o u l d b e t u r n e d i n t o t h e t e c h
o f f i c e a n d c a l c u l a t o r s s h o u l d b e t u r n e d i n t o t h e m a t h o f f i c e . Purse, money, jewelry and other
valuble items should be turn in to the office. After one month, unclaimed items are given to charity. Students are
advised not to bring large amounts of money or valuables to school. If such items are brought on campus, it is
recommended that they be placed in the school vault for safekeeping.
PARKING
Limited on-campus parking is available to students on the lots located behind the school building. Spaces are assigned
to students who are carpooling. Optional parking spaces are available in the Emmanuel Lutheran parking lot. All
vehicles using these spaces must have a Nerinx Hall parking tag and must be parked in their assigned spaces. Parking
next to the dumpster and in any of the driving lanes is not allowed. These regulations are enforced with OTM Marks,
fines, and when necessary towing. Cost of parking permits for the coming school year is determined at the end of
the proceeding year and communicated by letter to all Nerinx families in April.
NO STUDENT PARKING ALLOWED IN THE CIRCLE AT ANY TIME. THE CIRCLE DRIVE IS
FOR VISITOR/RESERVED PARKING ONLY.
PHONE CALLS
Students will not be called to the phone during the school day. Only in cases of emergency or unusual
circumstances will phone messages from parents be delivered to students during the day. Messages will be put on
lockers by 2:00 p.m. Messages from persons other than parents are not accepted.
POSTERS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
All posters must be approved by the Associate Principal. Posters advertising Nerinx events may be placed throughout
the building. Announcements of events occurring at other schools, or posters advertising community activities may be
placed only in the cafeteria.
Announcements are made via the NERX-TV Morning Show during homeroom, at the beginning of each day.
Announcements must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. by email to Administrative Assistant to the Associate Principal.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES/ ORGANIZED STUDENT GATHERINGS
Students wishing to have an activity/gathering are to fill out an Activity Request Form. Faculty Moderators will approve
and sign request and agree to be present at event. Form is turned in to Associate Principal for approval.
SNOW DAYS/UNSCHEDULED DAYS OFF
For announcements about changes in the schedule due to poor weather conditions or other circumstances, each family
will be called using SchoolReach. Announcements will also be made on the following:
KMOX (1120 AM),
KSDK (Channel 5), KMOV (Channel 4) or FOX (Channel 2)
On days when a snow schedule is in effect, school begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m.
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS ON SNOW DAYS OR UNSCHEDULED DAYS
OFF
Days away from the school building due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances are not considered
days off from academic work. In order to maintain the academic curricular schedule of each course, students may be
given work to complete on the day of cancelled classes. Students are expected to follow the procedure for attainment of
assignments from their teachers as indicated on each teacher’s syllabus. Students will be responsible for any work that is
assigned on the day that classes are cancelled.
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
Transcripts needed for college applications, scholarship considerations, transfers, or job applications will be issued upon
written request. Request forms may be obtained in the Counseling Office and must be signed by a parent, if the student
is under eighteen years of age.
SENIORS will have an additional charge included in their book fee to cover transcript and mailing expenses for
college and scholarship applications.
For all other requests there is a charge of $5.00.
TUITION AND FEE PAYMENT POLICIES
TUITION:
Because Nerinx operates on a balanced budget, we depend always on prompt payment of tuition in order to keep our
cash flow regular and allow for the timely payment of our bills. To insure prompt payment, we have the following
policies:
1. The first semester’s tuition must be paid in full before the beginning of the second semester or the student will not be
able to begin her second semester classes.
2. The second semester’s tuition must be paid in full before May 1 or the student may not register for the following
school year.
3. For seniors, all tuition must be paid in full before the student can receive her cap and gown. Any senior with tuition
still outstanding on May 15 will not receive her diploma at graduation.
4. Report cards are not sent to any families who have not paid in full for the quarter just completed. Tuition payment
checks must clear the bank before report cards are released.
5. All tuition payments must be current or students will not be eligible to enroll in college credit or Nerinx summer
classes.
6. All tuition payments must be current or students will not be allowed to participate in school-sponsored trips or
workshops which require additional payment. Tuition payment checks must clear the bank before the departure date
of the trip or before the date of the workshop.
7. Transcripts will not be sent to colleges or to any other schools until all tuition owed has been paid.
8. There will be a $25 late fee for tuition paid after the due date. An additional $25 late fee will be assessed for all
subsequent months that tuition or billed items are not paid. As stated below, if any fees remain unpaid at the time of
semester exams (including these late fees), the student will not be admitted to take her exam.
9. Tuition payments must be made t h r o u g h S m a r t T u i t i o n with auto-debit, check, or credit card.
SmartTuition also charges a 2.6% convenience fee for using your credit card.
If you have questions regarding your tuition account or payment options, please contact the Director of Finance.
FEES:
Registration Fee: In order to indicate that a student intends to return to Nerinx for the following school year, we
ask parents to pay a deposit of $450 through Smart Tuition for each student. That deposit includes a $50 registration
fee and $400 in prepaid tuition. The $400 is deducted from the first tuition bill. Parents are notified of the due date for
this fee (usually in early March) in the letter announcing tuition for the upcoming school year. If this deposit is not paid,
the school will not hold a place for the student for the following school year.
Graduation Fee: Each senior is charged a graduation fee. This fee is included in and payable with the first
tuition bill of the student’s senior year. The fee covers the cost of renting Powell Hall, purchasing caps and gowns and
other graduation expenses.
Other Fees: Students are expected to be responsible for the payment of all fees they may incur such as the
following:
•
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fines for overdue library books
fines for breakage of science lab equipment
•
fees for the late return of athletic uniforms
If any fees remain unpaid at the time of semester exams, the student will not be admitted to take her exam.
The exam card list is posted 3-5 days before the first day of exam. If a student is on the list, she cannot take her exams
until the item has been cleared up and she receives an Exam Card from the Business Office.
CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Eligibility Requirements
• Students must hold a minimum 2.3 grade point average in order to seek elected office. At the discretion of the
Associate Principal, students who have been on academic probation during the year may be prohibited from running
for office.
• Students whose academic achievement falls below the minimum expectation while they are in office are subject to
being removed from office.
• Students who violate the Academic Honest Policy will be asked to resign and an alternate will be appointed by the
SLC/SAC Moderators
• Students with a history of behavioral concerns documented in the Associate Principal’s office will not be eligible to
seek elected office.
• Because of the responsibilities and time commitment required of SLC/SAC, students holding office in SLC or SAC
may not hold an office in another organization.
• Students wishing to hold more than one office, other than SLC/SAC, must have the approval of the SLC and
SAC moderators and the moderators of those clubs.
The purpose of the Student Leadership Council
A) TO DEVELOP GOOD LEADERS
1. By sponsoring student government sessions which have high and consistent attendance.
2. By holding regular meetings that are well -organized and goal- oriented.
3. By modeling school policies.
4. By encouraging every Nerinx student to recognize and exercise her leadership abilities...whatever they may be.
5. By acting as temporary freshmen officers
a. By setting examples as a student leader.
b. By preparing a pre-election workshop for all freshmen and informing them of the specific tasks and duties
of each officer.
c. By organizing the entire election procedure.
d. By attending the freshman class officers’ meetings and
planning their long homeroom period until officers are elected.
6. By attending other leadership sessions.
B) TO PROMOTE OPEN CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL
1. By maintaining a Student Government bulletin board with resource materials for student leaders.
2. By encouraging all classes and clubs to post their minutes and agendas.
3. By stressing the importance of students hearing and seeing announcements of events.
4. By recognizing and using various options to express viewpoints.
5. By preparing leaders to have effective and productive homeroom periods.
C) TO PREPARE AND UPDATE THE NERINX HALL LEADERSHIP HANDBOOK
The Purpose of the Student Activities Council
The Student Activities Council sponsors one all-school dance, coordinates the year’s calendar of events for class and
club activities, focuses the school’s celebration of major holidays and sponsors events such as Hey Day, Teachers’
Appreciation Week, Founders’ Day, and Spirit Week. Students involved in SAC learn the logistics of moving 600+
people smoothly and efficiently through buildings, events, and seasons. They take on the very special task of nurturing
the Spirit of the community. Their job is to be sensitive to the needs of persons, situations, and seasons and to provide
opportunities for the students and faculty to be drawn together into community with the spirit and enthusiasm created by
these events.
PARTICIPATION IN FINE ARTS PRODUCTIONS
All students are welcome to audition for Nerinx’s theatrical productions. However, participation is subject to academic
(2.0 minimum) and behavioral eligibility requirements. Students must be present for at least half (2 periods) of the
school day in order to participate in that evening’s performance.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
LEADERSHIP
Student Government
* SLC - Student Leadership Council
* SAC - Student Activities Council
* Class and Club Officers
* Student Advisory Board
National Honor Team
Diversity Team
FINE ARTS
Art Club
Beyond the Plaid
Choral Ensemble
Clay Club
Knitting Club
Photography
Speech Team
Thespians (Drama Club)
LITERARY
Hallways
(Newspaper) The Key
(Yearbook)
Inklings (Literary Magazine)
ACADEMIC
Academic Team
Anime
Bookmarkers
Chinese Club
Cooking Club
French Club
German Club
HOSA
Latin Club
Mock Trial
Model UN/History Club
Nerinx Hall Writer’s
People for Progress
Society Planet Patrol
Spanish Club
STEM
Video Makers
ATHLETIC
Bocce
Chain Gang
Circus Club
Fitness Club
Pep Club (Mighty Markers)
SERVICE
Animal Rescue
Ladies for Liberty
LIFE
NERX-TV Morning Show
Outreach
Peace & Justice
Trend
Women 4 Woman (W4W)
Wellness
ATHLETICS
For daily updates, cancellations, and changes in the sports schedule, call the SPORTS HOTLINE (314-9681505, ext. 279) after 2:00 p.m.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBER: 968-9461
Philosophy
As a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for women, founded by the Sisters of Loretto, Nerinx Hall is
grounded in the belief that educated, caring, empowered young women are essential to our world. Within
this framework of the school philosophy, the Athletic Department has five primary goals. We strive
to develop the mental and physical capabilities of each athlete. We strive for excellence. We strive to
educate the individual in sportsmanship. We strive to develop leadership qualities. And we strive to call
all our
athletes to perform with Christian witness in all endeavors.
VARSITY SPORTS
Tennis
Volleyball
Softball
Golf
Soccer
Basketball
Racquetball
Cross Country
Swimming/Diving
Field Hockey
Track & Field
Lacrosse
Rules for Athletic Participation
To be eligible to participate in school athletics is a privilege, not an inherent right, granted if you meet the
eligibility standards set forth by the Missouri State High School Athletic Association and by Nerinx Hall.
According to MSHSAA eligibility standards, athletes must be good citizens in their school and community. More
specifically, any student who represents her school in interscholastic activities must be a credible citizen and be
judged so by the proper school authority certifying the list of students for competition. A student whose character or
conduct discredits her school is not considered a credible citizen. Her conduct shall be in accord with the standards of
good discipline. It is understood that cases of ineligibility are handled on an individual basis at the school level.
Eligibility of Athletes
The rules below are a combination of the Nerinx Hall and the MSHSAA
eligibility rules for high school athletes.
1)
Eligible grade point: MSHSAA states that students are required to have passed 3.0 units of credit the previous
semester in order to be eligible. Nerinx Hall additionally requires that they must have a “C” average (2.0). If a
student has a 1.8 - 1.9 cumulative and current or a 2.0 or above cumulative and 1.8 - 1.9 current, she will be
placed on athletic grade probation for two weeks. In addition, if a student has received a failing grade in any
course, regardless of cumulative or current GPA, she will also be placed on athletic grade probation for two
weeks. Probation means that she cannot practice with a team and must devote extra time to study. The Athletic
Director will then request progress reports from each of her teachers asking for an update on the student’s grades.
If a student has a “C” or above in all of her classes, she will be allowed to return to the team. If not, she may not
return to the team for the remainder of the season or until the next grade card report. A student will not be
allowed to participate on a team if her current or cumulative GPA is below a 1.80.
2)
According to MSHSAA regulations, a student must have a yearly physical form on file in the athletic office in
order to participate on an athletic team. All athletes must have a completed Nerinx Hall Athletic Emergency Form
turned into their athletic coach in their sport season.
3)
According to MSHSAA regulations, a student must have 14 practice days prior to competing in a contest for
any sport, depending on the sport. This rule is disregarded if a student goes directly from one sport to another.
For example, a volleyball player goes into basketball season.
4)
An athlete must be in school for a full day (3 full block periods) in order to be eligible to participate in an
athletic contest. If a student misses class(es) without being excused by the principal or associate principal, the
student shall not be considered eligible on that date. Further, the student cannot be certified eligible to participate
on any subsequent date until the student attends a full day of classes (or has an excused absence(s) from class
without an unexcused absence.) Senior athletes on Open Campus in sport season need to be in school for two full
block periods in order to be eligible for practice or competition that day.
5)
An athlete must be in school a full day on the Friday before a weekend contest. If an athlete is not in school on the
Friday before a weekend contest she will not be allowed to compete in that contest. Excused absences will be
handled individually by the Athletic Director or Associate Principal.
An athlete may be dismissed from a Nerinx Hall athletic team for any of the following reasons:
1) Ineligible grade point average before a season begins or in the middle of a season
2) Possession, distribution or being under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, (other than prescription or nonprescription) during school or at a school sponsored function
3) Any violations of the MSHSAA Eligibility rules
4) Vandalizing one’s own school or another school’s property
5) Athlete Under Arrest: If an athlete is arrested for a misdemeanor (shop lifting, vandalism, etc.) or felony (assault,
robbery, DWI, possession, etc.) the athlete will not be allowed to represent the school in interscholastic activities
until the matter is resolved. If the athlete in question is found guilty, termination from the team is immediate.
An athlete will be warned for the following reasons, and given a two week period to improve performance. Failure to
meet minimum behavioral expectations after the warning period may result in dismissal from a team.
1) Failure to follow team rules set by the head coach and approved by the
Athletic Director.
2) Failure to follow school rules as stated in the Nerinx Hall Parent/Student Handbook. Examples of
school policy: dress code, attendance policy, and behavior expectations.
3) Displaying poor sportsmanship skills or attitude on a continuous basis resulting in receiving technical fouls or
cards during athletic contest.
4) Any athlete in sport season that is not following the Nerinx Hall Code of Academic Honesty or the Nerinx Hall
Athletic Code of Conduct will be subject to a temporary suspension or dismissal from their athletic team.
Note: The above rules apply only to Athletes in season.
Nerinx Hall Athletic Code of Conduct
Nerinx Hall Athletes are leaders and role models and represent Nerinx Hall in the community. As such, these students
should be held to a higher standard of behavior. The Athletic Code of Conduct was developed for students, parents, and
fans as a guide to appropriate behavior and attitude when participating or observing athletic events.
The Code of Conduct
Citizenship:
The Nerinx Hall athlete must be in good standing both academically and behaviorally at all times. Behavior from an
athlete, which is not reflective of the athletic department mission, could result in the suspension or removal from the
team. Athletes must uphold MSHSAA and Nerinx Hall citizenship standards.
Sportsmanship:
Athletes, coaches, parents, and spectators are expected to display proper sportsmanship, with a positive attitude toward
competition and opponents and respect for officials and the rules.
Respect:
Respect, a core Loretto value, is also important in the area of athletics. All members of the community (athlete, parents,
and fans) will treat others with respect at all times. We value graciousness in victory and dignity in defeat. Disrespect
from an athlete is subject to disciplinary action.
Responsibility
All athletes are responsible for their actions, both in the area of athletics and with personal choices. Athletes are
expected to follow the athletic policies of Nerinx Hall and the rules of the coach. They must be able to manage their
time effectively and be able to balance the demands of academics with the demands of the sport. Athletes are expected
to refrain from using any illegal substances. An Athlete, at a school or school-sponsored activity, who is under the
influence of alcohol or other illegal substances, would be subject to disciplinary action and would be subject to the
Drug/Alcohol policy.
Athletic Fee: After being selected for a Nerinx athletic team, each athlete will be billed a $100 participation fee
through Smart Tuition. This is a one-time fee per year, regardless of the number of sports in which the student
participates. It will cover the cost of uniforms, facility rentals, tournament fees, some transportation cost, equipment and
a possible out-of-town trip. All uniforms will be collected at the end of the season. If the uniform is not returned, an
additional fee will be assessed.
Athletic Trainer: The athletic department has an athletic training service for all athletes. The Trainer is available at
all home volleyball, field hockey, basketball and varsity soccer games. The athletic director can schedule an
appointment with the trainer if an athlete should need athletic training attention outside of the campus hours.
Transportation: All students are asked to provide their own transportation to practices and away games, unless the
coach has requested a bus to aid in transportation. The school will provide bus transportation for seasonal and post season
games out of the St. Louis country area. When a coach requests a bus then all team members will be required to ride the bus
to the contest. All athletes who choose not to ride the bus back to Nerinx will need parent permission.
How to Contact a Coach: If you need assistance in contacting your daughter’s coach about an absence or concern,
please e-mail the Athletic Director or Assistant Athletic Director.
How to Handle Concerns:
1.
Athlete needs to talk to the coach about the concern.
2.
Athlete, parent or parents, and coach should make an appointment with the Athletic Director and the Assistant
Athletic Director to discuss concerns.
Athlete, parent or parents, coach and Athletic Director meet with Administration about the concern.
3.
Sportsmanship
The sportsmanship of our community reflects upon the reputation of Nerinx Hall. Goodsportsmanship of the highest
caliber is expected from all athletes, fans, and spectators at all home, away and post-season contests. Support for the
Nerinx Hall athletic teams by parents, students, faculty and friends are important elements to the success of our athletic
programs. Therefore, Nerinx Hall will not tolerate unsportsmanlike conduct from any coach, athlete, or fan. This would
include making negative comments or actions to officials, opposing teams or other fans. Coaches and athletes who
display unsportsmanlike conduct will be subject to disciplinary action. Nerinx Hall fans, who act in a disrespectful
manner will be asked to leave the athletic contest, and if the fan is a Nerinx Hall student, she will also be subject to
disciplinary action. Athletic events are opportunities to cheer and support our Nerinx Hall Markers and should be a
positive experience for all.
On Campus Athletic Contest:
Nerinx Hall Back Field – All levels of field hockey, soccer and lacrosse.
Nerinx Hall Gymnasium – All levels of basketball and volleyball.
Off Campus Athletic Facilities for Home Contests:
Vetta Concord Racquetball Club – Racquetball
Forest Park Community College – Swimming and Diving
Blackburn Park & Forest Park-Cross Country Practices
Kirkwood Athletic Association and Fenton Park – Varsity/JV Softball
Quail Creek and Sunset – Golf
St. Louis Soccer Park: Alternate site for Varsity/JV/Fr Soccer practices and Varsity/JV/Fr Lacrosse practices
Webster Groves Tennis Complex – Varsity and JV Tennis
DANCES
Nerinx Hall traditionally sponsors the following dances:
Fall Ball
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Christmas Dance
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Spring Fling
Prom
All Students
Seniors
Mixers and other dances may be sponsored by classes or clubs throughout the year. However, these require the approval
of the Associate Principal.
Policy: Attendance at Dances - Directions to Students
1) Nerinx Hall dances on and off campus will begin no later than 8:00 p.m. and will end no later than 11:00 p.m.
2) Arrival must be no later than 45 minutes after the dance begins.
3) No one will be allowed to leave any earlier than 15 minutes before the end of the dance. Students attending a
mixer-type dance may leave at any time but will not be allowed re-entry.
4) Parents will be notified by phone if their daughter is being refused admittance because of her late arrival, or if
a student has not arrived.
5) Students are to park on the back lot and to enter at the South entrance when dances are held at Nerinx Hall.
6) Students/guests may be asked to submit to a breathalyzer to gain admission to the dance.
Policy: Chaperones
It is the responsibility of the class or club moderators to confirm that an adequate number of parent chaperones has
been secured one week before the date of the dance. Otherwise, the dance will be cancelled. There must be at least
20 chaperones for every dance and six must be male. Chaperones are asked to:
1) Arrive 30 minutes before the dance begins
2) Wear a name tag
3) Carefully supervise one of the following areas
a. entrances/exits
b. halls (every 15 min)
c. bathrooms
d. back parking lot
e. gym/EAC
f. cafeteria
Policy: Alcohol/Illegal Substances
If a student is found with or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, her parents will be summoned immediately.
If the guest of a Nerinx Hall student is found with or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the Nerinx Hall
student’s parents will be summoned immediately. A breathalyzer may be used at the discretion of the dance sponsors to
determine if a student has been drinking.
Please Note: Smoking is never allowed on the Nerinx Hall Campus.
COUNSELING SERVICES
The counseling program is structured to assist students in three broad areas of decision-making and problem-solving:
academic, personal/social, and college/career. The department consists of a team of three counselors, a learning
specialist, and an administrative assistant. In order to best address academic and personal concerns each student and her
family is assigned a counselor based on the student’s last name. Freshmen through seniors are assigned by alphabet to
Ms. Price and Ms. Hermann; Mrs. Clark meets with all second semester juniors and seniors as their college counselor.
Parents should contact Ms. Price if the student’s last name begins with A – L, and Ms. Hermann if the student’s last
name begins with M-Z. Students are assigned to the learning specialist as needed. The learning specialist meets with all
students with a diagnosed and documented learning disability or health impairment that affects the student’s
educational program. Students whose grades fall below a 2.0 may also be assigned to meet with the specialist.
The Counseling Department coordinates standardized testing, accommodations for students based on formal assessment,
campus visits by college/university representatives, assemblies designed to address mental health issues, and other
activities related to education prevention and intervention. Students and parents are invited to contact their assigned
counselor at any time for assistance with academic, personal, or post-secondary planning. The department relays
information about its programs through the parent newsletter or class level mailings.
College & Career Planning
Beginning in freshman year, students participate in activities related to college & career exploration. The Counseling
Department provides opportunities for students to document their extra curricular activities, explore interests and values,
and investigate postsecondary options. In their junior year, students create a Naviance account, and meet individually
with the Mrs. Clark to discuss their post high school plans. Throughout the student’s senior year, she and her parents
work toward completing steps in the college admissions process. JUMPSTART is an optional class for which rising
seniors may register to complete college applications and essays. Students who do not complete the class will meet in
small groups during the first two weeks of senior year.
Orientation/FAST
Freshman and sophomores participate in freshman orientation. New students also participate in an orientation program
offered in conjunction with the Admissions Director and Counseling Department Chair. During first semester, ninth
graders attend small group meetings referred to as Freshman Academic Support Time (FAST). In addition to having
instruction on skills that support academic success, students complete lessons in decision-making, critical thinking,
stress management, and student style assessment. During the first and second semester, ninth graders also meet
individually with their counselors to review goals and strategies for personal and academic success.
Parent Programs & News
The Counseling Department sponsors evening programs for parents in August, September, January, and February.
Parents of freshmen, sophomores and new students appreciate the opportunity to become acquainted with other parents
and to become aware of challenges associated their daughter’s age group and academic level through the September
Transitions program. In late January/early February, Sophomore parents and students attend a Planning Program
designed to interpret test results and to examine course options and opportunities for junior year. Juniors attend the
College Planning Night in early January to launch a formal college planning process. Senior parents may attend a
program in August to become acquainted with the nuts and bolts of the college application and acceptance
process as well as open campus. In October, interested senior parents and students may attend a program on college
financial aid. Counselors routinely provide information about upcoming programs through the parent newsletters.
Summer Opportunities
The Counseling Department updates the summer opportunities document on googledocs and provides parents and
students a link to the document through the parent newsletter. Parents and their daughters are encouraged to check the
document early and often.
Testing
Nerinx Hall administers the ASPIRE (9th and 10th grade), the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), (11 th
grade), and the Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Sophomores may also take the PSAT but must compete the ASPIRE
on the Saturday before and must pay an additional test fee. Testing day is listed on the school calendar. Test results are
distributed to 9th graders as part of their FAST class. All other results are mailed home. Advanced Placement exams are
administered according to the schedule established by the College Board.
Nerinx students and/or parents may contact the counselors through email or telephone to request information or to set up
an appointment. Any student may schedule an appointment with a counselor during her lunch period, free period, or
contact time. A student may not miss a class in order to see the counselor, except in emergency situations. In that event,
the Main Office is notified. Concerned friends, parents, or teachers may refer students for counseling follow up.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
ADVISORY SYSTEM
RATIONALE
As social change brings diverse challenges to our educational institutions, Nerinx Hall strives to provide a Christian
atmosphere in which personal concern pervades the students’ learning experiences so as to foster sound psychological
development and to promote academic excellence.
GOALS OF ADVISEMENT
1. To help the student establish and carry out long and short term educational plans.
2. To improve student-teacher relationships by creating an atmosphere of confidence, mutual trust and respect.
3. To offer the opportunity for students to relate across class lines and for juniors and seniors to serve as role models to
younger students.
4. To foster personal growth and development of all students through the experience of a one-to-one relationship with a
caring adult.
5. To help all students develop skills of self-assessment and personal decision-making.
6. To offer parents a faculty person to contact if parents are concerned about their daughter’s social and academic
progress.
ROLE OF ADVISOR (as related to goals listed above)
1. Demonstrate an interest in students as persons — get to know backgrounds, limitations, interests, talents, assets, try to
eliminate the “faceless” student.
2. Maintain a folder of information with the student regarding such items as schedules, report cards, deficiencies, test
results, activities, personal assessments, credits, graduation requirements.
3. Meet with advisees individually or in small groups and be available for additional consultation as determined by
needs of the advisee or the advisor.
ADVISORY FAMILIES
All students are assigned to a “family” that consists of a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior. Families remain
consistent throughout all four years and meet a minimum of four times a year. Most advisors have the responsibility of
2 – 3 families. All families meet together as one advisory.
THE AESTHETIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
Nerinx Hall’s Aesthetic Education Program is unique among secondary schools. Through this program students grow in
appreciation of the arts, increase their understanding of cultures, have an enriched understanding of their course content,
and are challenged to notice some of humanity’s greatest achievements.
The Director of Aesthetic Education coordinates and researches projects requested by faculty members across the
disciplines. These projects integrate the arts into all aspects of the Nerinx curriculum. Projects have included the use of
poetry, painting, and music to further explore mythological and literary themes in English classes; the exploration of the
earliest writing techniques in Social Studies; the beauty of the parallelogram in Frank Lloyd
Wright’s architecture; the exploration of advertising imagery as primary texts to be decoded;
the acoustical principals of music in physics classes; the study of art therapy in psychology
classes; and the local study of architecture and art in our own local community.
The exploration of the aesthetic response as a tool to better understand all areas of knowledge
has encouraged students and faculty to break down the barriers among the traditional fields of
study. This exchange of ideas and expertise across disciplines teaches students to integrate
insights from all areas of knowledge and fosters a broader base from which to solve problems
using experiential learning, critical inquiry, and peer collaboration.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
The Campus Ministry program at Nerinx Hall provides the opportunity for our entire
community to grow in their faith through prayer and action. Students and faculty take an
active part in the planning of and participating in all school liturgical celebrations of the feasts
and seasons. Liturgical celebrations are required for all students.
Retreats are highly valued within the context of our Loretto Christian heritage. They are a gift
of time apart, which we expect each student to share with their class, to reflect and grow, to
learn more about prayer, community and self, and to seek and find God whom first of all
seeks each one. The Freshmen and Sophomores have a day of retreat off campus. Juniors
choose one of four overnight small group retreats at local retreat centers in the fall and spring.
Seniors have a two-day retreat at Our Lady of the Snows. Participation in the schoolsponsored retreats is required for graduation.
Through LIFE (Living in Faith Experience), students meet regularly for faith sharing and
prayer, share their gifts throughout Nerinx, and may attend a leadership training workshop in
the summer. Through the Community Service Program each Senior has the opportunity to
experience herself in service to others, to contribute her gifts to the larger community, and to
enlarge her vision of the world and its needs.
The entire Nerinx Hall Community is involved in various programs that benefit the
surrounding area and beyond through the Outreach Club and Service-Immersion trips. A
Loretto woman is known for her involvement in the world.
MEDIA STUDIO
The Media Studio is the Nerinx Communications Hub. The Studio offers courses, two extra
curricular club opportunities, and access to tools and experience in Communications.
Nerinx Hall mornings begin with NERX-TV’S Morning Show from the Media Studio, our
own Wake Up Call. This involves morning announcements brought to you by an
extracurricular club crew of sound and video people who run the show. Senior anchors bring
us the day’s news and announcements while they experience communicating information by
broadcasting. Live announcements by students, officers, faculty and administration keep
students informed.
Students and faculty can access video and sound equipment for their various classroom or club
purposes.
THE OPEN CAMPUS PROGRAM FOR SENIORS
Open Campus is offered as a privilege to qualified seniors. It is a program consistent with the
Nerinx Hall philosophy. It encourages students to develop independence, self-confidence, and
responsibility for personal decisions and the use of time. The program simulates the college
environment by allowing students to leave the campus during their unscheduled periods.
Written parental permission and faculty/administrative approval is required for participation in
this program. Open Campus challenges those students who have consistently demonstrated a
level of maturity worthy of the trust that it confers. It encourages them to develop personal
initiative in the pursuit of academic, professional, social and cultural enrichment during
unscheduled periods of the school day.
A Nerinx Hall senior is eligible for Open Campus if she meets the following criteria:
In Academics
In Attendance
In Attitude
The student has been performing to her ability and has a cumulative
average reflective of her abilities (2.3 cumulative is the minimum and
must maintain a quarterly GPA of 2.6 to remain on open campus)
The student has a superior attendance record.
The student willingly cooperates with the Nerinx community, upholding
school rules and policies.
The student shows respect for herself and others.
The student participates and demonstrates appropriate behavior in
classrooms, assemblies and school events.
In Appearance The student is always properly uniformed and dressed
appropriately on non-uniform days.
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PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
All parents of Nerinx students are members of our parent organizations– the Fathers’ Club,
the Mothers’ Club and Parent Network. These organizations exist to involve parents in the
Nerinx Hall community, to provide for parent/student activities, and to offer support for
parents. The Fathers’ Club and the Mothers’ Club join t o g e t h e r to sponsor the
Freshman Family Welcome Mass and BBQ, Trivia Night, and the end of the year Alpha &
Omega event. Both groups also help with school events including Open House, Grandparents’
Mass and other activities as needed. Parent club dues are collected as part of the
comprehensive student fee.
Fathers’ Club Activities Include:
• General Meetings
• Washers Tournament
• Christmas Dinner & Party
• Father/Daughter Dinner
• Special Olympics Buddies
• NFL Lock Pool & MCAA Bracket Bid
Mothers’ Club Activities Include:
• General Meetings
• Bunco Night
• Faculty/Staff Christmas Luncheon
• Welcome Dinner for Incoming Moms
• Senior Mother/Daughter
• The Mothers’ Club also organizes the Opening Night Party for the Musical, a
reception after the Junior Ring ceremony, host a lunch right before Christmas for the faculty
and staff, and coordinates a potluck to welcome incoming freshman moms in the spring.
Parent Communication Network of Catholic High Schools
The purpose of the Parent Communication Network of Catholic High
Schools is three-fold:
• to offer parents information and support in dealing with social issues
and concerns facing today’s parents and teens;
• to offer our daughters support and affirmation in their struggles to make
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Christian based decisions for themselves.
• to offer the administration and faculty support in their efforts to instill
Christian values.
The Parent Communication Network of Catholic High Schools provides opportunities for
parents of Nerinx students to meet together to discuss timely topics and issues affecting our
daughters. Periodically, Network representatives meet with representatives of similar parent
groups from other area high schools. At least twice per year, professional views on common
issues are presented at Joint Parent Communication Network meetings with parents from area
Catholic high schools, with opportunities for discussion.
Your daughter’s high school years are very precious, short and formative. We encourage you
to get involved in the Parent Communication Network of Catholic High Schools. Your
involvement with the Network gives you a chance to meet other Nerinx parents and parents of
students from other Catholic High Schools, to increase your understanding and
appreciation of the challenges facing today’s parents and teens, and help you decide how best
to work together to meet these challenges.
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2016 – 2017 STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
SLC
Katie McLaughlin
Anna Miller
Lucy Ebeling
Lily Kerns
President
Vice President
Secretary
Communications Rep
SAC
Nina Monafo
Imani Tyson
Ellie McArthur
Gracie Mannion
SAC/SLC REP
Mariana Gusdorf
Class Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
SAC Rep
SAC
Student Advisory Board
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
SAC Rep
SAC
Student Advisory Board
2017
Maggie Moran
Rachel Gabrian
Sarah Young
Lindsay Morrow
Sarah Straughn
Kelly Gallagher
Erin Schrock
Hannah Clemens
Emily Crews
2019
Angela Galluzzo
Angela Staed
Emily Hickey
Hannah Dillon
Emily Huber
Caroline Albers
Abby Brickler
Brianna Chandler
Faith Whatley-Blaine
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2018
Tierney Lante
Sophia Mulwa
Abby Medler
Anna Pendleton
Emily Smith
Molly Allen
Sam Coleman
Lindsey Schwartz
Grace Woods
NERINX HALL
2016 – 2017
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Christie Nick Hill, Chair
Susan Johnson, Vice Chair
Annie Stevens, SL, Secretary
Michael Barry
Lisa Braun
Steven Brendle
Joyce Bytnar
James Clanahan
Rene DeFiore
Mary Louise Denny, SL
Carole Eschen, SL
Peter Frane
Kathleen Hart
Virginia Brown Isom
Steven Kickham
Maureen Murphy McCann
Jane Denny Sanders
John Scott
Elizabeth Stohr
John Gabriel - Ex-Officio: President Nerinx Hall
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PARENT CLUB OFFICERS
MOTHERS’ CLUB
Presidents
Amy Inman
Vice President
Jane Lucas
Treasurer
Board Member
Cindy Coleman
Susan Cahill
Board Member
Kathleen Lodes
Board Member
Board Member
Mini McLaughlin
Tanya Montgomery
FATHERS’ CLUB
President
Greg Kidd
Vise President
Secretary
Brian Bretsch
Tom Schoenle
Treasurer
Gary Meadows
Board Member
Board Member
Tony Arnett
Luke Bonino
Board Member
Jim Woodcock
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Nerinx Hall Student Handbook 2016-2017

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