Archbishop Ryan
2014-2015
Student Handbook
Bell Schedule
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Homeroom |
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Period 7 |
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Period 8 |
1:40 |
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Special Schedules
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Two Hour Delay - A |
Two Hour Delay - D |
Warning Bell |
7:35 |
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Homeroom |
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Period 1 |
8:05 - 8:49 |
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9:57 - 10:27 |
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Period 2 |
8:53 - 9:37 |
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10:31 - 11:01 |
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Period 3 |
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10:24 -11:00 |
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Period 4 |
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Period 5 |
11:17 - 12:01 |
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12:13 - 12:43 |
11:45 - 12:08 |
Period 6 |
12:05 - 12:49 |
12:24 - 1:00 |
12:47 - 1:15 |
12:12 - 12:35 |
Period 7 |
12:53 - 1:37 |
1:04 - 1:40 |
1:21 - 1:51 |
12:39 - 1:02 |
Period 8 |
1:41 - 2:25 |
1:44 - 2:20 |
1:55 - 2:25 |
1:06 - 1:29 |
o Devices
o Personal Use of Social Media
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Chorus
o Ryan Service Club / Ryan Pride
1. Archbishop Ryan
History and General Information
Archbishop
Patrick John Ryan (1831-1911)
Archbishop Ryan, born in Tipperanry,
Ireland, came to St. Louis, Missouri, where he was ordained by Archbishop Peter
Richard Kenrick. The young Irish clergyman served in
St. Louis as priest and bishop until 1884 when Pope Leo XIII appointed him as
the sixth bishop of Philadelphia. Like his predecessors, Archbishop Ryan valued
Catholic Education, expanding the school system and its support by the
parishes; Roman Catholic and Hallahan High Schools
opened during his term. Blessed Katherine Drexel turned to him for help in
establishing the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, and orphans found shelter in
the homes he set up for them. Archbishop Ryan's love of learning, his wit and
wisdom overflowed in his eloquent speeches at home and abroad.
History of Archbishop Ryan High
School
Archbishop Ryan High School merged the Girls' and Boys'
division in September, 1989, to become a coeducational high school. Ryan had
opened in 1966 as co-institutional with separate administration and faculty for
each side. A transitional year, 1988-89, introduced some combined classes and a
single administration with Rev. Leonard Stunek, OFM,
as principal. The North and South sides merged.
Ryan was the twenty-eighth archdiocesan high school, the
sixth begun by John Cardinal Krol, who continued the
tradition of furthering Catholic education in the Philadelphia archdiocese. The
350 acre tract in Academy Road accommodates an original design by architects Dagit Associates; the central shared facilities of
auditorium, library media center, and chapel serve the coeducational student
body. Ryan draws students mainly from these parishes: St. Albert the Great, St.
Anselm, Christ the King, St. Christopher, St. Katherine of Siena, St. Martha,
Maternity BVM, and Our Lady of Calvary. Some students from other parishes take
the option of open enrollment to attend Archbishop Ryan High School.
Mission of Archbishop Ryan High
School
Archbishop Ryan High School, a Catholic, coeducational
school, is committed to empowering students to become contributing members of
our Church and society. In partnership with family and community, the faculty
strives to teach as Jesus did by providing spiritual, social, and service
opportunities for growth. Through a comprehensive academic curriculum, the
faculty challenges students to become well-rounded, life-long learners.
Objectives
Conscious of the mission to the
students and families of the Greater Northeast section of Philadelphia and to
the Church and the world, the staff of Archbishop Ryan High School aims:
1. To proclaim the Gospel message by
providing opportunities for worship.
2. To integrate religious values in daily life by supporting an atmosphere of
mutual caring.
3. To offer a curriculum that stimulates and challenges students to the extent
of their potential.
4. To help students develop a true sense of their own and others' worth.
5. To cultivate a sense of beauty through appreciation of the arts.
6. To develop the social graces through a range of activities involving
personal interaction.
7. To foster attitudes of responsible citizenship -
local, national, global.
8. To promote knowledge and practices conducive to physical and emotional well
being.
9. To instill a respect for productive labor that benefits the individual and
society.
10. To provide a variety of guidance services - personal, college, career.
11. To keep open lines of communication among students, parents, and faculty.
Archbishop Ryan High School admits students of any race,
color, sex, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and
activities generally made available at the school. Similar policies apply to
the school staff. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
sex, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational
policies, its admission policies, or in any school administered program.
2. School Ministry
The philosophy of Archbishop Ryan High School commits the
entire staff "To Teach as Jesus Did." Therefore, the School Ministry
Team interacts with other faculty members in assisting students to integrate
Christian values into daily life and to promote an atmosphere of genuine caring
and hospitality within the school community. Our goal is to proclaim the Gospel
of Jesus Christ and to foster the spiritual growth of each student. The team
provides opportunities for the reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation
and Eucharist, daily prayer, liturgical celebrations, retreats, personal
interviews, and participation in Peer Ministry.
Students and faculty are welcome in the School Ministry Office located in the
north first floor corridor. We are always willing to listen and help. We urge
parents to inform the School Minister of any situation affecting the spiritual
life of their sons and daughters, which would assist the Minister to be of
greater service. Confidentiality is assured. Prayer requests may also be
directed to this office, and we promise to support our Ryan families especially
in times of need. Call 215-637-1800: ext. 249.
3. Tuition
Base tuition for students in the
secondary schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is $6,450.00 for the 2014 -2015
fiscal year. Families with two or more students in Archdiocesan high schools
pay full tuition for two students, thus when three or more students in the same
family are in high school at the same time, each receives a discount. If your
tuition account does not reflect this discount, please provide the Business
Office with a list of the students' names, their grade and high school. The
family rate discount does not apply to the students in parish schools or
private high schools. Eligibility for family discounts shall be determined
solely by the Archdiocese.
Parents must pay a supplemental tuition fee of $1,250.00 if the student is not Catholic, or if the student is a Catholic of another rite, or if the family is not registered in any parish, or if in the judgment of the pastor, the family is not practicing the faith, or contributing to the Church according to their means.
Tuition Assistance and Scholarships
Although tuition continues to be an excellent value as
compared to the tuition in other diocese and in private schools, we realize
that it puts a serious strain on some budgets. In order to assist families in
providing for a Catholic school education, the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
has been established.
Parents seeking financial aid must complete a TAP application by April 1 of the
previous school year, submitting the required forms to verify income, and a $15
non-refundable fee payable to the Tuition Assistance Program. The Application
process is not intended to intimidate, rather, it ensures that the amount of
aid given to each family is objective and that as many needy students as
possible receive help. Tuition assistance applications are available in the
Business Office. Families currently receiving tuition assistance must reapply
each spring for the next school year.
If a student receives Scholarships or tuition assistance
from other sources, the Archdiocese reserves the right to reduce TAP awards so
that these funds can be allocated to other needy students. Notification of
adjustments to TAP awards will occur by August 15th or within 30 days of the
school's notification of the other awards.
If you receive a scholarship or grant, it will be allocated
to the student's account each month beginning in July and ending in April. You
are responsible for paying the net amount due each month to keep your tuition
current. If the student withdraws during the year, the full amount of the grant
or scholarship will not be credited to the student account; the amount will be
pro-rated based on the time the student has been enrolled.
The school's Business office can provide information on how
to apply for education loans, which provide eligible borrowers with up to the
cost of education including tuition, fees, and related expenses. Your interest
rates and loan fees are based on your credit history. You may also wish to talk
to your bank or credit union to see if they will provide you with a loan.
Fees
In addition to tuition, the school has the following fees:
Registration fee $150.00 for incoming eighth grade students only
School fee $760.00 per student
Mandatory Fundraising fee - $240.00 per student
Athletic and Music/Drama fees vary by sport and activity
Tuition Payments
Tuition
payments may be made by mail, in person, or through direct debits to your bank
account. For payments by mail, please note the student number on your check and
write "Attn: Business Office" on your envelope, Please include
payment coupon. Tuition may be paid in full in July, in half payment July and
December, in quarter payments in July, September, December and February or in
ten monthly installments. Monthly installments are due on the 15th of each
month, beginning in July and ending in April. If the Tuition account is not up
to date by the 15th of the month, a late fee of $20 will be charged to your account.
Checks should be made payable to Archbishop Ryan High School. Please provide
separate checks for any fees since these are deposited into the school's
account. Checks may not be post-dated. No personal checks are accepted after
May 1 for a payment of a senior's tuition or fees. The archdiocese utilizes the
services of Telechek to approve checks received. If
your check is not approved, it will be returned. A $25 fee will be charged for
any personal check returned by the bank for non-sufficient funds. If a second
check is returned for non-sufficient funds, the school may accept a certified
check, money order, or cash. Receipts are given for all tuition paid in-person.
If you are paying by mail and wish to have a receipt, please enclose a
self-addressed stamped envelope.
Parents interested in having tuition debited directly from their check can
request an application from the Business Office.
Students, who leave school prior to April 1, either
voluntarily or because of a violation of school policies, receive a pro-rated
refund if they have paid tuition in advance of the transfer. No refunds will be
given after April 1 of the school year, since resources have been allocated for
the student's education. The school fee is non-refundable. In the event of a
withdrawal, scholarships and grants are pro-rated in the same manner as
tuition.
Delinquent Tuition
According to Archdiocesan policy, delinquency in payment of
tuition and fees has the following results:
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No student will be permitted to
start a new school year with any outstanding balance from a previous year.
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Students may not begin the second
semester unless they have made the first five monthly payments for the year.
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Students may be dismissed for a
non-payment of tuition. Seniors who have not fully met their financial
obligations may not participate in graduation ceremonies and may not be granted
a diploma.
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Students may not attend a class
dance (Senior Prom, Junior Prom, Sophomore/Freshman Dance) unless they are
current in their tuition payments
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Students may not purchase a class
ring, or participate in any ring functions.
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Transcripts may not be released if
the student is not current in their payments
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Final Reports may not be released if
there is an outstanding balance.
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Rosters for a new school year will
not be released unless all tuition and other financial obligations for the
previous school year and the July and August tuition payments along with the
school fee for the new school year is paid.
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Delinquent tuition accounts may be
turned over to a third party collection agency.
Archbishop Ryan High School is accredited by the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Middle States Association. The program of
studies conforms to current recommendations of the Pennsylvania Department of
Education and the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education.
The Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs oversees the four-year program of
courses that prepares students for college, business, and health services
careers. The course catalog published each year details course selections,
state requirements, track system, and quality points.
Grouping of Students
Homeroom grouping: The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) assigns homerooms
alphabetically by a student's last name in each grade level. The letter A
identifies seniors; B, Juniors; C, Sophomores; D,
Freshmen. The number after the letter indicates the section. Ability grouping
and track system: Ability grouping in major subjects aims to stimulate groups
and individuals to excel in using their particular strengths: to accustom
superior students to intense mental activity, to relieve students with less
ability from embarrassment by their peers, and to adjust the curriculum to the
individual's needs. The variety of courses offers each student the opportunity
to work according to his/her ability. The core of required subjects at each
level insures the student of credits necessary for graduation. Tracking permits
students to achieve at their level. Course selection at the beginning of second
semester is a joint concern of the student, the teachers, and the parents. The
Guidance Center also involves itself in helping students to choose courses
wisely. Ability grouping follows this system of tracks:
5 - Special courses for advanced placement (AP)
1 - (Honors) College preparatory classes for students of
high ability
2- College preparatory classes for above-average students
3- College preparatory classes and general classes for
average students
4- College preparatory classes leading to a high school
diploma
0- Credit and grades, no quality points, course counts for
honors
For track placement in grades 9-12, the OAA reviews students
classroom achievement, standardized tests results, and teacher recommendations.
Student performance in a subject can lead to an adjustment in track placement.
Admission to track 5 and some track 1 courses requires department approval.
Study Habits
Students
grow in responsibility and self-assurance through consistent intellectual
pursuits during four years at Ryan. The learning process continues throughout
life; good habits formed in school empower a person to master new skills and
concepts as needed or desired. The OAA strongly recommends that students do not
hold full-time jobs during the school year, a formative time best spent
studying and becoming involved in school activities. Classroom: during class
time the student concentrates on the material presented, asks questions,
participates in discussion, completes tasks, takes
tests. Good study habits whet the appetite to learn, to see relationships, to
make judgments, to express informing opinions, to fire the imagination. Homework:
During two hours or more of study at home in a quiet atmosphere, the student
reviews the work taught in class and completes in good order the reading and
writing projects assigned . The student has paper, pens, books, and other
materials ready for use; s/he budgets time for each subject as well as for
long-term assignments. The nature of certain assignments requires extending
study time beyond two hours. Students in Honors sections usually allot three
hours for their study each day. At home as well as in class, the student grows
in the areas of concentration as s/he becomes more resourceful. The teachers'
suggestions about how to study a particular subject are a good guide. The use
of outlines aids understanding and retention.
Study Hall: A student may be assigned to Study Hall on his/ her roster
in first to seventh period for preparation or review of academic work. This
time does not eliminate study at home.
Library Media Center: Students can expand their understanding
of a subject by reading several sources related to the topics being studied.
Graduation
Academic Requirements:
each student takes a minimum of 24
planned courses for credit in grades 9-10-11-12. Required subject credits are:
4 in religion, 4 in English, 3 in Mathematics, 3 in Science, 3 in Social
Studies, .5 in Physical education, .5 in Health Education. The other 6 or more
credits are electives. Students take 6 subjects each year and must pass each
course selected. Seniors who meet these standards with passing grades on the
final report are eligible to receive a diploma. The Valedictory speech will be
given by the Senior who is ranked cumulatively first
in the class at the end of the first semester marking period. The Salutatory
speech will be selected by competition. All seniors are eligible to submit for
evaluation by a faculty committee selected by the administration of the school.
Participation in Commencement
Exercises: participation
in the commencement exercises in an archdiocesan high school is a privilege not
a right. Only those students who have completed all the requirements for a
diploma may participate in the commencement exercises. Students shall be
excluded from participation from the commencement exercises for:
1. A scholastic failure in any
subject(s) on the final report card; the students will receive a diploma after
clearing the failure(s), a maximum of three, in the archdiocesan summer school.
2. A failure in conduct on the final report or a major breach in the school's
disciplinary code;
3. Excessive absences: the student will have to attend the archdiocesan summer
school in order to receive a diploma.
4. A failure to fulfill financial requirements (which include tuition, senior
fees, and school fees); diploma is not received until payment is made in full;
transcripts are not issued until financial obligations have been cleared.
Consequences
The purpose of the Archbishop Ryan High School policy is to
encourage a mature attitude towards learning, to establish a moral academic
atmosphere, and to discourage illegitimate aid in examinations and assignments.
Cheating is defined as using or attempting to use, giving or attempting to
give, obtaining or attempting to obtain products or prepared materials,
information relative to a quiz, or exam, or other work, that a student is
expected to do alone and not in collaboration with others. Plagiarism (copying)
of themes or writing works shall also be considered an infraction of this code.
If a student is thought to be cheating, point solely determined by the
instructor, the grade for the material in question can be zero (0) if the
teacher believes that a zero is warranted. If further action is deemed
necessary, the matter will be referred to the OAA.
Absence
It is recommended that a student has phone numbers of friends
to contact for assignments when s/he is absent. Students are responsible on
their return to report to the teacher to make up missed tests and quizzes.
Students with excessive absences will be sent to summer school.
Extended Absences: Parents of students absent for more than ten consecutive
days must contact to OAA to arrange for makeup work. Materials are returned and
updated periodically during the time of convalescence.
Short Term Absences: Students
should connect with a study buddy for each class. This allows students to catch
up on any work that they may miss if they are absent from school
Homebound Instruction is available to students for a variety of reasons including
illness, injury, or chronic disability. The parent(s)/guardians(s) of a student
on long-term absence must contact the school nurse for a homebound application.
Homebound/hospital services consist of 3 to 5 hour sessions per week. The
teacher instructs the student in all curricular areas. A parent or other
responsible adult is present in the home at the time of the teacher's visit and
provides satisfactory teaching conditions- light, heat, cleanliness. The school
nurse recommends students for homebound instruction and is the case manager for
students on homebound instruction. Any student on homebound instruction is not
permitted to participate in any school activity.
Vacations: The school discourages family vacations that prevent a
student from attending classes. Students absent because of a family vacation
are accountable for all work missed; but teachers have no obligation to give
extra help, advance assignments, or make up tests. Do not schedule vacations
during final examinations.
Progress
Reports are issued four times each school
year, at the midpoint of each quarter. Progress Reports are posted on Gradeconnect and are intended to give a snapshot of your
child's academic performance.
Report Cards are issued four times each school
year: November, February, April, June. Students receive the reports in all four
quarters. Reports are also mailed to the home for each of the four quarters.
Parent-Teacher Meetings are scheduled after progress reports are sent home; all
parents are welcome. A parent of a student who is failing one or more subject
is obligated to attend these meetings or contact the teacher directly. If
problems arise at any time, parents are urged to contact the teacher; teachers
also may request a parent interview. At the September "Back to School
Night" parents follow the student roster to learn the expectations of
individual instructors.
Grades and Report Cards
First
Quarter Grade: Based on first quarter work
Second Quarter Grade:
Based on the second quarter work
First Semester Grade:
First quarter grade plus second quarter grade divided by two
Third Quarter Grade:
Based on the third quarter work
Fourth Quarter Grade:
Based on the fourth quarter work
Second Semester Grade:
Third quarter grade plus fourth quarter grade divided by two
Final Grade:
45% of first semester grade plus 45% of second semester grade plus 10% of final
examination grade
All semester courses (half credit courses) earn quality points with the final
report.
Honors are based on quarter grades.
Assessment
QUIZZES, oral or written, may be
given frequently to check on the student's retention, comprehension, and
progress in a specific area of study. TESTS OR ASSESSMENTS, at least three each
quarter, enable the instructor to evaluate the students' comprehension and
progress. Projects written or oral, provide for
in-depth research and applications. Departments schedule test days to avoid
overloading students on any one day.
Cycles and Test Days
The
6-Day Cycle promotes continuity in class
preparation and instruction. Whenever a holiday or longer vacation interrupts
the cycle, classes resume with the next day of the cycle.
Test Days are arranged to space the number of
tests on one day. Departments may choose one of the following two days in a
cycle for testing.
Religion 2, 5 |
English 3, 6 |
Social Studies 1, 4 |
Math 3, 6 |
Science 2, 5 |
Language 1, 4 |
Business 1, 4 |
Art 2, 5 |
Health 3, 6 |
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Honors
Honors will be calculated on a
quarterly basis and will not include the semester average. An incomplete or
unsatisfactory grade in any subject renders a student ineligible for honors.
Notices of Unsatisfactory Work, issued in each marking period, indicate poor performance
and warn of possible failure on the report card. A student may be passing at
the time of issuing failure warnings, but performs so poorly for the remainder
of the quarter that s/he fails. Seniors' warnings of second semester academics
or conduct failures are mailed to parents four weeks prior to the closing of
final grades. Parents sign and return the warning and meet with the teachers
upon request. A senior who earns a failure warning for the second semester may
not receive baccalaureate or graduation materials (invitations, caps and gowns)
until the teacher certifies that the senior has achieved a passing grade.
Failure of an Academic Subject
The passing grade is 70; the college recommending grade is
80. Any student who is rostered for an Early
Dismissal will lose that early dismissal for the following quarter if s/he has
failed two or more academic subjects. The student will be rerostered
for eighth period, Special Study Hall. A student who fails any major
subjects(s) on the final report is not promoted to the next grade unless s/he
removes the failures by successfully repeating the subject(s) in summer school.
Two or three academic failures in major subjects incur academic probation for
the following year. Students who do not comply with summer school attendance
and regulations are dropped from the Archdiocesan Secondary School System. To
be eligible for interscholastic athletics or any school activity, a student
must have passed at least four full-credit subjects.
Academic
Probation and Failures
Students with three academic failures on the final report
may be dismissed. Students with two academic failures on the final report are
on probation the following year. If that following year shows two or more
failures on the final report, the student is liable to dismissal, Before a decision on dismissal, the Assistant Principal for
Academic Affairs reviews the student's records and submits a recommendation to
the Principal.
Any student who fails two or more subjects in the 1st
quarter, 2nd quarter, 1st semester, or 3rd quarter may not participate in
school-related activities the following academic quarter, in order to focus
time and attention on studies. Moderators and coaches may not reinstate a
student into an activity until passing grades on the following report card
remove the suspension and the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs approves
the reinstatement. Students with early dismissal and two or more failures lose
the early dismissal privilege and report to study for the following quarter.
Students with final failures forfeit the privilege of early dismissal for the
following year.
Students are ranked within their classes using current and
cumulative methods. Ranking is done only on the first semester and final
report.
Current: The student's rank for a particular year
Cumulative: The students rank for all high school years combined
Method: Quality points are assigned for a particular grade
average with-in track for each course. Quality points are totaled and divided
by the number of credits to calculate class rank. This quality point average
determines a students rank. Students who take more than 5 credits receive an
adjustment for carrying additional credit load. Quality point and credit
adjustment tables are listed in the annual course selection book.
A course in Driver Education is offered each semester by
arrangement with the Guidance Office.
5. School Library
Media Center
The school Library Media Center is a
computerized network system where students use on-line searching to access
databases including books, magazines, and encyclopedias. The hours are from
7:30- a.m. to 1 hour after school. The username is ryanhs
and the password is raiders for most online resources. See the library pages
at www.archbishopryan.com for more information.
All usernames and passwords are the same.
ARCHBISHOP RYAN REMOTE ACCESS DATABASES
ABC-CLIO History Databases
· http://www.socialstudies.abc-clio.com
· Student User name: ryanhs Password: raiders
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA
· http://britannica.com
FACTS ON FILE
· http://www.2facts.com/
GALENET
· http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/phil69288
GROLIER ONLINE
· http://www.go.grolier.com/
INFOBASE EBOOKS
· http://ebooks.infobasepublishing.com/default.aspx?InstID=1615
NOODLETOOLS
· http://www.noodletools.com/login.php
· User ID: arhs Password:
Philadelphia For first time users ONLY!
OXFORD REFERENCE
ONLINE
· http://www.oxfordreference.com/
PROQUEST LIBRARY
· http://www.ryanhs.org/files/admin/student_handbook/www.bigchalk.com/setup
WILSON WEB
· http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?custid=0000059125
6. Acceptable Use
Policy for Technology
Technology is a valuable and real world educational tool. Our
schools are committed to teach its students, faculty, administrators, staff,
and school community to work and to learn effectively with technology and to
ensure responsible use of technology. The policy outlined below
applies to all technology use including but not limited to Internet use. The Acceptable Use Policy for
Technology applies to all students, faculty, administrators, staff,
volunteers or community members allowed access to school technology resources.
In some cases outside or personal uses of technology may be applicable under
this policy.
We recognize that the digital world allows anytime, anywhere
access. Uses mentioned in this policy apply to inside school use and may in certain
instances apply to personal technology use and/or uses outside of school.
Where personal outside use of technology threatens a likelihood of substantial
disruption in school, including harming or interfering with the rights of other
students or teachers to participate fully in school or extracurricular
activities, these activities may be viewed as a violation of the Acceptable Use
Policy and may be subject to the disciplinary measure found herein.
N.B. The types of electronic and digital
communications referenced in this AUP include, but are not limited to, social
networking sites, cell phones, digital cameras, text messaging, email, voice
over ip, chat rooms and instant messaging.
GOAL
The schools goal is to prepare its members for life in a
digital global community. To this end, the school will:
integrate technology with curriculum to enhance teaching and learning
encourage critical thinking, communication, collaboration and problem solving
skills
facilitate evaluation and synthesis of information
encourage ethical practices and provide education for internet safety and
digital citizenship
provide a variety of technology based tools and related technology skills
Our schools will make every effort to provide a safe environment for learning with technology including Internet filtering and safeguards. The students, faculty, administrators, staff, and school community are granted the privilege of using the computer hardware and software peripherals, and electronic communication tools including the Internet. With this privilege comes the responsibility for appropriate use.
In The Archdiocese of Philadelphia we use information and technology in safe, legal, and responsible ways. We embrace the following conditions or facets of being a digital citizen.
Educational
Purpose/ Appropriate Use: School technology is to be used
to enhance student learning. Students must not access social networking sites
or gaming sites, except
for educational purposes under teacher supervision.
Copyright/Intellectual Property and Identity: All
sources obtained for teacher and student work should be properly cited. Users
are to respect the rights of and the intellectual property of others in
accordance with Federal Copyright Law. Transferring copyrighted material
to or from a school without expressed permission of the owner is a violation of
Federal Law.
Communications: Electronic and/or Digital communications with students should be conducted for educationally appropriate purposes and employ only school sanctioned means of communication. The school sanctioned communications methods include:
Teachers or administrators in their normal responsibilities and
duties may be required to contact parents outside of the school day. A
teacher or administrator is free to contact parents using a home phone or a
personal cell phone. However, they should not purposely distribute a home phone
number or a personal cell phone number to students. If a student contacts
a teacher or administrator using a teacher or administrators personal numbers,
email or networking sites, the teacher or administrator should immediately
report this to the administrator or appropriate authorities.
Electronic and Mobile Devices, Cell phones: Users must
adhere to local school policy that may further define uses of mobile devices.
Access will be determined by the administrator of the school. If a particular
mobile device is to be used for educational purpose, the school administration
and/or teacher will provide parameters for this use.
Examples of Unacceptable Uses - Users are not to:
Students must
immediately report any damage or change to the schools hardware/software at
the time of use.
Administrative Rights: The
school has the right to monitor both student and employee use of school
computers and computer accessed content. Due to the evolving nature of
Technology, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Office of Catholic Education
reserves the right to amend or add to this policy at any time without notice.
Personal Use of Social Media
This section of the policy refers to the personal use of social media sites such as, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Myspace.
Teachers and students may not mention members of the school
community without their consent unless the subject is of public concern and the
speech falls under applicable constitutional protections.
FRIENDING of current students by teachers is forbidden on a teachers personal social networking site. Personal posts must use appropriately respectful speech, and refrain from harassing, defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, threatening or other inappropriate communications.
Violation of the above rules will be dealt with by the administration of the school. Violation of these rules may result in any or all of the following:
School
Policies: The
administration, faculty, and student body embrace a common goal: the students
spiritual, academic, and social growth through four years at Ryan. Student
regulations articulate the code of conduct that creates an atmosphere conducive
to the individuals achievement. The Assistant Principal for Student Services
implements the code of conduct.
Contractual Agreement: This
handbook constitutes a contract of the school with parents and students. School jurisdiction in
academics and behavior is detailed in the handbook but not limited to
it. Additional policies developed by the Archbishop Ryan administration are
equally binding. School jurisdiction is not limited to school hours or
school property.
Archbishop Ryan High School
and the Law:
1. Any student taking
part in any unlawful act/criminal violation on or off campus or in the
community is liable for suspension, expulsion or both. The police will be
involved in criminal violations that occur on campus.
2. If a student is
presently attending or is applying for admission to Archbishop Ryan Catholic
High School and is found guilty of a juvenile or adult crime and it is reported
to the school administration, the student is liable for dismissal from
Archbishop Ryan or may be denied admission to Archbishop Ryan.
Drug and Alcohol Violations: Any student under the
influence of drugs or alcohol, or in possession of drugs or alcohol will be
removed from school until a parental/guardian interview is held. An interview
is to be scheduled by the Assistant Principal of Student Services. A parental/Guardian interview is required
before student is readmitted to school.
Students will not be able to attend or participate in any school
functions or activities during the time under penalty of possible expulsion. The
penalties for drug and alcohol violations are an automatic failure in conduct
for the school year plus (3) Saturday detention. If retained, the
student must faithfully participate in the Shalom Program and the
Student Assistance Program (SAP). All recommendations from the (SAP) program
up to and including a substance rehabilitation program must be followed if the
student is to remain in school.
Any student involved in the selling, distributing or passing on of
drugs, including alcohol will be expelled from school and arrested.
Universal
Search Policy
To
protect the safety and welfare of students and school personnel, school
authorities may question and search a student, his/her personal effects,
lockers and vehicles used by the student and may seize any illegal,
unauthorized, or contraband material discovered in the search. Searches
conducted by school authorities may include, but not limited to utilization of certified
drugs, detection dogs or any devices used to protect the health, safety and
welfare of the school population. A
students refusal or failure to permit such searches and seizures as provided
in this policy will be considered grounds for disciplinary action.
Violations
with Aggravating Circumstances: Certain
types of student behavior are beyond the norm of student behavior as covered by
the school policies. These would include but not be limited to: violent
behavior, terrorist threats (whether written, verbal or via computer), thefts
of large amounts of money or items, thefts from faculty or staff, At the
discretion of the administration, these types of behavior may result in
dismissal from school and in certain situations the involvement of the police.
In the event the student is retained, in addition to suspension, demerits and
detentions, the student will be subject to administrative review and may also
be subject to: an immediate failure in conduct, discipline summer school,
immediate removal from teams and extracurricular activities, no
participation in socials, dances or proms. If the student is a senior, s/he may
lose the right to graduate in public with the class.
Fighting:
Any Student or Students
involved in fighting may be suspended from school and will be reviewed for
dismissal. During this time they are responsible for all schoolwork. If a test
is missed, the teacher is not required to give a makeup test. Before being
readmitted, the student accompanied by parent/guardian, must meet with the
Assistant Principal for Student Services. Demerits/Detentions may be
distributed at readmission: a penalty
is up to 30 demerits plus 3 Detentions. A second offense warrants
review for dismissal. A student who threatens or physically touches a teacher
is subject to expulsion. Any students involved in verbal fights, name calling,
using verbal threats, directly or indirectly may receive demerits and a general detention.
Bullying and Cyber Bullying
Cyber
bullying includes,
but is not limited to, the following misuses of technology while at school:
harassing, teasing, intimidating, threatening, or terrorizing another student,
teacher or employee of Archbishop Ryan High School by sending or posting
inappropriate or derogatory email messages, instant messages, text messages,
digital pictures or images, or Web site postings (including blogs). All forms
of cyber bullying are unacceptable and, to the extent that such actions are
disruptive of the educational process of Archbishop Ryan, offenders shall be
subject to appropriate discipline action. Cyber bulling that takes place
outside of school hours is
NOT the responsibility of the school and should be reported to
the police.
Bullying shall mean unwelcome verbal, written or physical conduct
directed at a student by another student. Students shall report complaints of
bullying or cyber bullying to the Office of Student Services. OSS will
investigate the alleged conduct and may ask the assistance of other staff
members in the investigation process.
Extra-Curricular
Activities: The
school sponsors athletic competitions, plays, field trips, socials, dances,
proms, clubs, and other activities for the students social development.
Irresponsible or disruptive behavior at any school event renders a student
liable to disciplinary action. If a student comes to a school event under the
influence (drugs/alcohol), or behaves irresponsibly, she/he may not be
permitted to attend school events such as socials, dance or proms for the
remainder of the year.
Senior Prom and Junior Dance Code: The Senior Prom is a formal event. Long gowns are the required attire for the young ladies. Gowns are to be floor-length, both in front and in back. They must be modest and in good taste, reflecting the respect the student has for themselves and for the values and morals of Archbishop Ryan. Gentlemen must wear a tuxedo. Sneakers and casual boots are not permitted. Students and their escorts who are not dressed appropriately may be asked to leave the prom. In this case, parents will be called, students will receive demerits, and ticket money will not be refunded. Students and their escorts who are not dressed properly but who are permitted to remain at prom will receive demerits and will not be permitted to purchase formal photographs of prom. In this case, parents will receive a letter informing them of the situation. The consequences stated here will be issued according to the nature of the dress code violation.
Arrival/Departure: Those attending the prom may arrive no later than one hour after the prom begins and must remain until the posted departure time.
Pre-Prom/Post-Prom Parties: The school does not
sponsor or approve of such activities and officially discourages
parents/guardians from sponsoring them. Pre-Prom/Post-prom cocktail
parties, whether parent-sponsored or not, are illegal. The use
of drugs or alcohol before, during, after the prom is absolutely
forbidden.
Student
Pregnancy: At
the discretion of the Assistant Principal for Student Services, a student who
becomes pregnant will be permitted to stay in school and remain in classes as
long as the following conditions are met:
1. Parents must contact the Guidance
Director as soon as they learn of the pregnancy in order to arrange an
interview.
2. A note from the obstetrician must
be on file with the school nurse.
3. If enrolled in physical education,
the student will be excused from the regular program for the duration of the
pregnancy and for as long after the birth of the baby as the obstetrician deems
necessary. Special projects and written work may be required.
4. The student must participate in a
counseling program which includes the CORA Lifeline Program. This will be
determined by the Guidance Director. Parents may also be required to attend
family counseling.
5. The suggestion of the obstetrician
will generally be respected regarding school attendance. Once the student is
near her expected delivery date, the Academic Affairs office will be contacted
for assignments.
6. The school uniform must be worn.
Modifications may be made on an individual basis as directed by the Office of
Student Services. Students may not wear sweatpants, warm-up pants, sneakers or
flip flops.
7. The student may return to school as
soon as the obstetrician deems it advisable. A note must be provided before
being readmitted. Excessive absence during this time may seriously hinder the
students academic success.
8. The student must continue to attend
counseling and support groups as determined by the Guidance Director. Fathers
who attend parochial schools must attend counseling.
Abortion: Upon learning that a
student has procured or assisted another in procuring an abortion, the
principal meets with the student and the parents. The student is referred for
counseling to an appropriate support service. The principal attempts to handle
each matter in a spirit of Christian compassion. The principal and others who
learn of an abortion treat the matter confidentially to the extent possible.
Only the persons concerned at the school, at counseling services, and at the
Office of Catholic Education have a reason to know. When public scandal or the
students failure to participate in counseling, or other circumstances warrant,
the principal may dismiss the student or take other fitting action.
HARASSMENT PROHIBITED
Harassment
in any form is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated. Any ongoing,
pervasive, unwelcome action, physical, verbal or written, which has the effect
of disrupting the normal and appropriate activities of a teacher, student,
staff member or anyone within the school community, is prohibited by this
policy. Harassment because of a persons sex, race, age, national origin or
disability is particularly egregious. Accusations of such harassment will be
thoroughly investigated and appropriate sanctions will be imposed on
individuals found to have violated this policy. Sexual harassment can result
from unwanted sexual attention, sexual advances and comments or requests for
sexual favors.
Examples include:
1. Threatening
adverse action if sexual favors are not granted;
2. Promising
preferential treatment in exchange for sexual favors;
3. Unwanted physical
contact;
4. A pattern of
offensive remarks such as unwelcome comments about appearance or clothing,
obscene jokes, sexually explicit or offensive language.
5. Display of
sexually suggestive objects or pictures;
6. Unwelcome notes,
e-mails and other communications that is sexually suggestive.
Any student who feels s/he has been
subjected to harassment should bring the matter personally to the immediate
attention of the Assistant Principal for Student Services. If the student is
uncomfortable for any reason discussing the matter with the Assistant Principal
for Student Services, the student should report it to the Principal. All allegations of harassment will be
investigated promptly and in as confidential a manner as possible. When warranted, appropriate action will be taken, up to and
including dismissal. Retaliation in any form against anyone for making a
complaint under this policy or for participating in an investigation is
strictly prohibited. Any retaliation should also be reported pursuant to this
policy and is itself a cause for disciplinary action.
A copy of the Harassment/Sexual
Harassment policy is on file in the Principals office.
Students
are expected to be clean and well groomed at all times. The Assistant Principal
for Student Services is the final judge of violations of the dress code and hair-style
code; the Assistant Principal also sets the time for seasonal code changes.,
Regulation school clothing is purchased at Flynn and OHaras, 10905 Dutton
Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154 (215) 637-4600.
1. Students are to come to school and
leave school in full uniform unless they have been involved in after school
activities. No one is to change clothes in a school corridor at any time. No
one is to change into street clothes before leaving the building; this includes
anyone going directly to work. Change your clothes at work.
2. Shirts and blouses are tucked into
the pants/skorts (not rolled over or worn outside and
shorts may not be pinned).
3. If a student has a serious
reason for not wearing the full school uniform on a given day, he/she
must bring a note that morning from parents or doctors. If the situation
is long term, a note must be on file from the doctor or parent.
The Assistant Principal for Student
Services assigns the details of substitute dress.
4. Sneakers or athletic shoes may not
be worn. If the student is unable to wear the school shoe, another dress shoe
must be worn and a note must be on file from the doctor or parent. Boots of any
kind, sandals, flip flops and other casual shoes are not acceptable. Sneakers
for Gym class are worn only in the Gym, and only for the gym class itself - no
time before and no time after.
5. Students in Physical Education
class wear the uniform determined by the Physical Education Department staff.
6. The Assistant Principal for Student
Services defines the dress of the day for students on field trips.
7. Extreme hair styles or hair dyes
are not permitted for any student, male or female: no extreme hair dyes, no
shaved heads, (nothing less than a #2 blade used) no ponytails on gentlemen.
Girls may not wear excessive jewelry; only one pair of earrings (no hoops of
any size), no chokers, metal chains
or strings around the neck, wrist or ankles; fingernails of moderate length and
color, no lip liners, glitter, eye shadow, mascara or extreme makeup.
8. No visible tattoos are permitted on
any student. No visible body piercing is permitted on any student (except for
one pair of earrings for the ladies) This includes
piercing of the tongue, eyebrows, lips and nose.
9. A student who violates the dress or
hair code receives demerits and may be excluded from school until the situation
is corrected.
10. NO student may have excessive dyed or frosted hair. Anyone who does
will be excluded from school until the problem is resolved.
11. Pants are worn at the waist (with
belt) and break at the top of the shoe; no shirt sleeves rolled up; no
earrings, no chokers; metal chains or strings around the neck, wrist or ankles,
no metal chains hanging from pockets; no visible tattoos; hair no longer than
the top of the collar and not below the eyebrows; clean shaven - no beards,
mustaches, go tees, no sideburns below the bottom of the ear; no spiked hair or
hair carvings. No boy may dye and/or frost his hair. Anyone who does may be
excluded from class and/or suspended.
v Ladies Dress Code:
All Freshmen and Sophomores wear
the regulation gray school sweater and the regulation black skort
(no shorter than 1 inch above the
knee), white oxford blouse (with only the top button unbuttoned and black Eastlander shoe available at Flynn OHara, Trevose, Phils or DiGiulios. Shoes must be worn correctly (the girls like
to crush the heel and create a clog shoe) or demerits will be issued for dress
code violation. In the fall and spring
all four classes may wear a short-sleeved white oxford blouse or a regulation
school polo shirt (with only the top button unbuttoned). If a tee shirt is worn under the dress shirt
or polo shirt it must be white with
absolutely no printing, writing or pictures on it. This includes all students
who take gym. It is mandatory that all
four classes wear black white or gray tights.
No socks of any kind are permitted. Pins in skorts
are not permitted.
All Juniors and Seniors wear
the regulation black school sweater and the regulation gray skort
(no shorter than 1 inch above the
knee), white oxford blouse (with all the buttons buttoned) and black Eastlander shoe available at Flynn OHara, Trevose, Phils or DiGiulios.
Shoes must be worn correctly (the girls like to crush the heel and create a
clog shoe) or demerits will be issued for dress code violation. In the fall and spring all four classes may
wear a short-sleeved white oxford blouse or a regulation school polo shirt
(with only the top button unbuttoned).
If a tee shirt is worn under the dress shirt or polo shirt it must be white with absolutely no printing,
writing or pictures on it. This includes all students who take gym. The
regulation school shoes are a sturdy shoe and will support any orthopedic
device; therefore, sneakers will be neither acceptable nor necessary. It is mandatory that all four classes wear
black, white or gray tights. No socks of
any kind are permitted. Pins in skorts are not
permitted.
All Freshmen and Sophomores wear
the regulation gray school sweater and the regulation black dress pants (no
casual pants such as Dockers or multi-pocketed pants are acceptable); long or
short sleeve white oxford shirt with all the buttons buttoned purchased at
Flynn and OHara, school tie properly tied at the top of the collar, dress
socks, belt and black Eastlander or GBX regulation
school shoes provided by the our uniform shoe providers Flynn and OHara, Trevose, Phils or DiGiulios. If
a tee shirt is worn under the dress shirt or polo shirt it must be white with
absolutely no printing, writing or pictures on it. This includes all students
who take gym. The regulation school shoes are a sturdy shoe and will support
any orthopedic device; therefore, sneakers will be neither acceptable nor
necessary.
All Juniors and Seniors wear
the regulation black school sweater and the regulation gray dress pants
purchased at Flynn and OHara (no casual pants such as Dockers or
multi-pocketed pants are acceptable); long or short sleeve white oxford shirt with
all the buttons buttoned, school tie properly tied at the top of the collar,
dress socks, belt and black Eastlander or GBX
regulation school shoes provided by the our uniform shoe providers Flynn and
OHara, Trevose, Phils or DiGiulios. All students in the Fall
and Spring wear either the white school polo shirt or the short sleeve dress
oxford shirt (with the tie). If a tee shirt is worn under the dress shirt or
polo shirt it must be white with absolutely no printing, writing or pictures on
it. This includes all students who take gym. The regulation school shoes are a
sturdy shoe and will support any orthopedic device; therefore, sneakers will be
neither acceptable nor necessary.
v All dress
code violations will carry a 30 minute detention to be served the
following day. Failure to attend the detention will result in further
disciplinary action. Habitual dress code violations could result
in suspension from school.
ENTRANCE AND DISMISSAL
Students
enter the building through the doors in the back of the cafeteria or the front
door of the North Lobby (where they would proceed directly to the cafeteria).
At the 7:25 warning bell, students move to the upper floors. Students go
promptly to their lockers and to homeroom without loitering or congregating
in the corridors. For safety and traffic flow, students who come by car are
dropped off and picked up in the back of the building. After 7:40 a.m., students enter only by the
North Wing lobby and must stop at the Attendance Office for a late slip. School
officially begins at 7:40 a.m. If a student has not been to his/her locker,
hung up coat, gotten books, etc. before he/she goes to homeroom, he/she
is late for school and must be sent for a late slip. No student is to leave
homeroom to go to a locker. Every student is to remain in homeroom for
prayers, the pledge of allegiance and for all announcements unless they
receive an official request form from an office. This includes the homeroom
representatives who must pick up the homeroom mail before 7:40 a.m.
Demerits
are issued for lateness. Anyone arriving at school excessively late may receive
demerits for skipping class. After the
last class of the day (2:25 p.m.), students leave the school and its grounds.
No students are allowed above the first floor of the building without the
supervision of a teacher or moderator. Students waiting after dismissal must
wait at the first floor North or South lobby. If a student with a free eighth
period is scheduled for an after-school activity, s/he waits in the assigned
area and may not be in the halls. A student who ignores these directives will
be given demerits.
Daily
attention and interaction in class are essential in the learning process.
Makeup work after absence is less effective than presence for a lesson and
discussion. Parents allow a son or daughter to miss school only because of the
students illness or a serious family emergency. Vacations are scheduled for
other than school days. On each day of a
students absence the parent or guardian calls the school prior to 9:30 a.m. An
answering machine, (215) 637-2247, records the message, which must include:
1. Students name
2. Homeroom section
3. Reason for absence
4. Name and relationship of caller
If no call is made, the
student responsible to inform the parent receives (2) demerits.
A
student who is absent more than three (3) consecutive days; a student who has
seen a doctor or a student who has had a contagious infection brings in a
doctors certificate. The student deposits the form(s) in the absence box in
the Attendance Office before the end of the school day. Doctors certificates for an absence must
be turned in within 5 school days of the students return to school.
Doctors certificates will not be accepted after this time period. A student with negligent or excessive
unexcused absences (22 or more days) will be required to attend the
Discipline Summer School Program.
Early Dismissals: Early
dismissal is effective after fourth period; before this, a student is marked
absent for the day. A parent may request early dismissal for a serious reason.
The written request includes the students name, section, student number, date,
time, and reason for dismissal. The early dismissal form is available at
www.archbishopryan.com. The note gives a phone number where a parent can be
contacted to verify the request. The student must bring the note to the
Office of Student Services before homeroom begins or receive demerits for irresponsibility. Same day requests via telephone will only be
granted in extreme emergency situations.
Every attempt must be made to schedule doctors and other appointments
for off-school hours.
Late
for School: Students
who are late for school will
receive demerits. The number of demerits will depend on how late the student
is.
Messages
for Students: The
Office of Student Services receives many requests via phone to deliver messages
to students during the school day. Due to the overwhelming amount of tasks that
have to be handled, we cannot honor these requests unless it is a true
emergency situation.
Late
for Class: The
classroom teacher issues demerits to a student late for class. If a student is
15 or more minutes late, s/he is considered to have cut the class.
Excused
Classes: Students
excused from class for school activities obtain assignments in advance from the
teachers whose classes are missed.
Out
of Bounds: Students
may not loiter or congregate in front of the school near the driveways, nor by
the Chapel or flagpole area, nor behind the garage in the rear of the school,
nor alongside or behind the pool building on Academy Road.
Instructor
Absence: If a
teacher has not yet arrived three minutes after the bell to start class, a student goes to the OAA to report
the absence. Students continue working in class until they are informed about
the remaining class time. Failure to stay in the classroom results in demerits
for cutting.
Closed
Campus: Students
stay on school property from the time they arrive, even if homeroom has not yet
started, until dismissal. Permission to leave campus for any reason is obtained
from the Assistant Principal for Student Services. Only a parent or guardian is
allowed to enter the campus to pick up a student. Students from other schools
are not permitted on campus. Outsiders are not allowed on or near the campus;
students who converse or fraternize with them are subject to 5 demerits.
School
Security: Students
are not permitted to open locked doors in the building to admit visitors. Only
Main Office aides, directed by the office staff, may do this service at the
North Lobby.
Change
of Address: Students
report change of address, parish, and/or phone number to the OAA as soon as
possible. If this change means that a student no longer lives with his/her
parents or legal guardian, both the parent and the person now taking the place
of the parents meet with the Assistant Principal for Student Services.
REGULATIONS OF THE SCHOOL
DAY
Courtesy: Students will show
unfailing respect in their words, actions, and attitudes to faculty, staff,
custodians, volunteers, themselves, and other students.
Corridor
Courtesy: At
change of class, students keep to the right and leave the center open for
faculty and guests. Standing in groups blocks traffic; students move quickly
and quietly without screaming, pushing, or running. During class time, no
student may be in the hall unless s/he has a hall pass from an authorized staff
member.
Homeroom: Students must be in
assigned seats when the homeroom bell sounds. Students respond reverently to
Morning Prayer, salute the flag with respect, and listen attentively to
announcements. Students are not to leave homeroom for any reason unless they
receive a request slip from a particular office and they are to report at the
time given on the request slip. Students are to attend to personal business,
e.g. tuition payments, demerit problems, during their lunch periods, not during
homeroom.
School
Property is treated with care. Students are responsible for desks,
lockers, and equipment assigned; damage is reported to the Office of Student
Services. Failure to report damages makes the student liable for demerits and
fines. Students guilty of vandalism and graffiti may incur demerits, fines,
suspension, expulsion.
Assemblies: Students move quietly
to their assigned places in the auditorium. A speaker approaching the
microphone is a signal for the audience to be silent. At Liturgy in the
auditorium the students maintain a prayerful reverence. General disorder at an
assembly may result in detention on the day following the infraction.
Cafeteria: Seniors and Juniors use the North Cafeteria; Sophomores and Freshmen,
the South Cafeteria. Students are expected to show good table manners at lunch.
The cafeteria is the only area in the building where eating and
drinking are permitted. All students must be back in the cafeteria for
the last ten (10) minutes of the period. Students are seated in silence
when the moderator says grace two minutes after the start of the lunch period.
Each group is responsible for the cleanliness of its table and the floor; both
areas are cleaned prior to the last ten minutes of the period. If a student is
asked to clean an area, s/he does so without question or comment. Students stay
in the cafeteria for the whole period unless they have a pass for an
appointment in the first-floor office wing. Students use the lavatories at the
end of the corridor near the gym. Students are not permitted to
congregate outside the cafeteria in the hallways. Students who do will be issued
demerits. Students are not permitted to go to their lockers during their lunch
periods.
Chewing
Gum is
not permitted in school.
Contraband: Students may not
bring to school firearms, pellet guns, BB guns, knives, or other weapons or
objects commonly used as weapons. Weapons are confiscated and not returned. The
student is subject to demerits, suspension, expulsion, or arrest as recommended
by the Assistant Principal for Student Services. In addition to weapons, toys
and other unsuitable objects are not permitted in school: All electronic
devices and lasers, cameras, cigarettes, lighters, matches, reading material
not connected to studies and magic markers. These are considered contraband and
are confiscated. Possession and/or use of alcohol and drugs are forbidden. The
school may, at its discretion, employ the use of K-9 officers and their dogs in
order to employ safety, order and discipline in the school.
Cell Phones: Cell
phones are to be turned OFF upon entering the building and are not to be used
during the school day. We cannot allow classes, study halls,
cafeterias or hallways to be disrupted by students making/receiving phone
calls, text messaging other people or checking phones for messages. Students
are permitted to make calls during the school day in the Office
of Student Services. If there is an emergency and you need to contact your son
or daughter, you can call Student Services Office at (215) 637-1800 ext. 207 or
the Main Office at (215) 637-1800 ext. 200.
The fine for using the cell phone
during the school day will be $10.00 and each violation will carry 10 demerits,
and a detention. Parents will also be reminded not to call or text their child
during school hours. Refer to student
handbook.
Fire
Alarms and Equipment:
A
student who signals a false alarm or tampers with fire equipment is
subject to expulsion and arrest. School
time lost by a false alarm is added to the end of the school day.
Fire
Drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an important
safety precaution. When the first signal sounds, everyone obeys promptly and
clears the building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible in absolute
silence Windows and doors in the classroom are closed. Students can protect
life and avoid personal injury by following the Fire Drill procedure strictly.
No one uses the elevator in a fire emergency. At the beginning of the school
year, a handicapped student reports to the nurse for exit directions. Since
fire trucks and equipment need access to the building, the pavements and
roadways around the building are kept clear.
Emergency
Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place:
In
order to safeguard the lives of our students and staff in case of emergencies
inside our school or outside our school, we have developed plans for these
emergencies. The staff and students have been informed and these drills have
been practiced. Students must report to their designated homeroom areas
in quick, safe and silent manner. Failure to do so can jeopardize
the lives of the entire staff and student body. Students who do not comply with
these directives or disregard direction from staff members are subject to
demerits and detentions and the possibility of suspension from school.
Identification
Cards (ID) are to be worn with the proper colored lanyard,
around your neck, every school day from homeroom through eighth period. The
safety and security of every Staff member and student depend on this. IDs are
required for all school business, late slips, and tuition payments, Library and
all school events and activities. If lost or mutilated, a new ID is obtained
immediately from the Office of Student Services for $10.00. A student without
an ID or not visibly wearing their ID is issued a demerit. The ID card is
presented to any staff member upon request without comment or question.
Lockers are school property. One (1) locker is
assigned to each student by the Office of Student Services where the numbers
and combinations are filed. Students not in their assigned locker or sharing
lockers will be issued demerits. Students may use only locks purchased from the
school. Lockers are kept locked; the school is not responsible for lost
articles (Archbishop Ryan High School will not assume responsibility for
cell phones, cameras, video recorders, mp3s, iPods, or other such items that
are brought to school and left in lockers). Backpacks are to be kept in
lockers. No Backpacks or Bags of any
kind are to be carried during the school day, this includes handbags and
pocketbooks. Students may carry a clear on one side pencil case with
dimensions up to 6 by 12 inches.
Students may go to their lockers before and after school, before and
after the lunch period (not during the lunch period) or in between class periods.
A student who opens or tampers with anothers locker receives demerits for
vandalism or theft. The Assistant Principal for Student Services may authorize
the search of the contents of a locker at any time.
Nurse: If a student becomes
ill in school, s/he obtains a referral slip from the classroom teacher to go to
the nurses office during 3rd thru 6th periods. If a student becomes ill
during homeroom, 1st, 2nd. 7th or 8th
periods, then s/he should go to the Office of Student Services. If a students illness, as judged by the
teacher, is an emergency she/he can be sent to the nurses office immediately. If
a student misses a class or classes, claiming she/he was ill but did not follow
the proper procedure, it is considered a cut class or truancy. Girls who
have problems of a personal nature are not permitted to miss class or
classes without the direct permission of the Assistant Principal for
Student Services or the nurse. No student may call a parent asking to be
picked up and taken home. This will be treated as a discipline situation
and any student who leaves the building without official permission may be
treated as truant.
Public
Transportation: Students
who create disturbances or damage public vehicles are suspended or expelled,
depending on the violation. Smoking is strictly prohibited on buses.
Retreats: Students are obliged
to attend retreats offered during the school year. Students may also arrange
with the School Minister to make a retreat or day of recollection at centers
such as Malvern or the Dominican Retreat Center. Absense
on retreat days requires a make up retreat day.
Smoking: The government has declared
tobacco an illegal substance to anyone less than 18 years of age. The
government and health officials have declared nicotine an addictive substance
which endangers the health of the smoker and of those near him/her. Smoking is
forbidden in the school building and on school grounds by anyone who is a
student at Archbishop Ryan High School. In addition, students are not permitted
to smoke within one block of the school (this includes across the street on
Academy Rd.), nor may they carry cigarettes during the school day. Besides the
students caught smoking, those in suspicious circumstances who possess smoking
materials (cigarettes, lighters or matches) are also subject to disciplinary
action. The penalty for smoking in
the building or on school grounds is 30 demerits plus (3) detentions. The
student must also pay a fine of $50.00 made payable to Archbishop Ryan
High School. The fine must be paid within 5 school days or detentions will be
issued.
Textbooks are kept clean and
covered. The students name and homeroom must be written on the cover. Students
keep a record of the texts they use and the identifying number that is checked
when the text is returned to the teacher.
Visitors report to the Main
Office when they enter the school, register, and receive a Visitors Pass.
Students who wish to invite a friend to visit classes request permission from
the OAA one week in advance of the planned visit. A roster is issued. Student
visitors are expected to dress appropriately. For the safety of all, students
report to a faculty member or office any unauthorized person seen around the
building. Any person on school grounds or in the building without a pass is trespassing
and is subject to arrest and fine.
Teachers
may handle discipline problems in a variety of ways. Teachers may issue
demerits and recommend the number of demerits for an infraction. The decision
about the number of demerits issued rests solely with the Assistant Principal
for Student Services. For suspension, the Assistant Principal for Student
Services decides the length and the type.
At the accumulation of 10, 20, and 31 demerits: Parental notification
will be made via letter. Parental interview and in or out of school suspension,
at any level, may be necessary if so
determined by the Assistant Principal for Student Services. The conduct grade
is 100 for each semester; average of the 1st and 2nd
semester determines the final grade. Each demerit is one point off the conduct
graded.
Demerit
Slips list specific violations
and points
Alcohol* 62 pnts |
Car Violation 2-5 pnts |
Drugs* 62 pnts |
Cell Phone Violation 10 pnts |
Fighting 10-30 pnts |
Contraband 5-30 pnts |
Forgery/theft 5-30 pnts |
Cut Private detention
5 pnts |
Harassment 10-30 pnts |
Disrespect 2-7 pnts |
Insubordination 7-15 pnts |
Disruptive Behavior
2-7 pnts |
Skipping Class 10 pnts |
Out of Bounds 2-7 pnts |
Smoking in Building 30
pnts |
Profanity 4-7 pnts |
Smoking on Grounds 30 pnts |
Corridor Violation 2-5 pnts |
Suspicious
Circumstances 10-15 pnts |
Irresponsibility 2-5 pnts |
Truancy 30 pnts |
Late for class 2 pnts |
Vandalism 7-30 pnts |
Littering 2 pnts |
Leaving Campus 30 pnts |
No phone call for
absence 2 pnts |
Cutting general
Detention 10 pnts
|
No ID 2 pnts |
Abusive Language to
Faculty or Staff 10-15 pnts |
Failure to return a
school document 2 pnts |
Improper Dress 5 pnts |
Late for School - varies on time |
* Leaving
campus/walking out of school will be treated as truancy.
* Multiple class cuts
will be liable to suspension and/or expulsion.
* Repeated truancy will
be liable for expulsion.
* Drug
and Alcohol violations are an automatic failure for the year.
Student
Conduct Failures: A
student who fails conduct, a conduct grade below a 70, needs permission from the Dean of
Students to participate in any extracurricular activities
during the semester in which the failure occurs. Those who fail conduct on
the final report attend summer sessions at Archbishop Ryan to further student
understanding of responsibility and social interaction. The Office of Student
Services will inform those involved about the hours, date, and fees. Students
who fulfill the summer session requirements remain on conduct probation for the
next year. Any student, who fails conduct for the year a second time, or
while on conduct probation, will be reviewed for dismissal. Students with failures in conduct who do
not attend Conduct Summer School are not permitted to return to Archbishop Ryan.
Underclassmen
who fail conduct in the first or second semester are also placed on conduct
probation for the following semester/year.
Students who violate conduct probation through the accumulation of
excessive demerits or commit a major offense will be immediately reviewed for
dismissal.
Failure in Conduct for the year imposes
attendance at Archbishop Ryans Conduct summer school and places a student on
probation for the following school year. If a student violates probation she/he
is reviewed for dismissal.
Senior
Conduct Failure: A senior whose final
conduct grade is below 70 for the year is subject to a parental
interview if one did not already take place, exclusion from Junior
dance, Senior prom and public Graduation Ceremonies. The senior may also be
reviewed for dismissal, if retained the student is placed on conduct probation.
Any senior who fails conduct for the year will not be allowed
to participate in the graduation ceremonies.
*The
final conduct grade is computed by the average of the 1st and 2nd
semester conduct grades.
General
Detention: Detention is held every
Friday after school or Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the North
Lecture Hall for any student who accumulates 10 demerits. Detention carries a $2.00 fine that is paid
the day detention is served. Any student who cuts a Detention will receive (10)
demerits and will then have (2) detentions to make up. Parents will be sent a
letter notifying them of the cut detention. All students must arrange for
transportation and if necessary notify their place of employment. NO ONE WILL BE EXCUSED FROM DETENTION
BECAUSE OF SPORTS, WORK or FAMILY VACATIONS. Students will not be excused
from Detention except for the most serious reasons. Any excuse of illness
requires that a note from your doctor must be handed in on the Monday after the
detention.
Private
Detentions: teachers
can conduct private detentions in their classrooms provided that a 24 hour
notice is given and the detention is for discipline code violations.
MOTOR VEHICLES ON CAMPUS
To
maintain safety, order, and traffic flow, the Assistant Principal for Student
Services regulates the use of motor vehicles on campus.
1. Employees and students register
their vehicles at the Office of Student Services via the form posted on
www.archbishopryan.com. Employees receive a permit pass to hang from the rear
view mirror. Students purchase for $50.00 a parking permit to affix to their
rearview mirror. The parking permit number will correspond to a specific
parking space. The parking permits cannot be shared or traded with other
students. Owners of cars without the appropriate pass or stickers are notified.
If not corrected, the car may be towed.
2. Only visitors may park in the
Visitors Parking spaces. Handicapped parking spaces are reserved for those
who have brought a physicians note and received a special permit.
3. Motorcycles and mopeds need a
parking permit to use the outside racks on either side of the gymnasium.
4. The school is not responsible for
the safety of any vehicle or its contents. No Parking areas include roadways,
loading zones, crosswalks, grass areas, space within 20 feet of a fire hydrant,
fire lanes. Vehicles parked in violation of these regulations may be towed at
the owners expense. A disabled vehicle is reported to the Office of Student
Services and removed.
Driving
1. The speed limit on school grounds
is 10 miles per hour.
2. Drivers obey one-way and stop signs
on campus as on streets.
3. Students are dropped off and picked
up behind the cafeteria.
4. Students may not loiter in cars,
drive aimlessly around the school grounds, leave the
grounds during school hours.
If students violate regulations about
driving and/or parking, the Assistant Principal for Student Services revokes
parking privileges and imposes penalties and fines appropriate to the
infraction.
Delayed Opening of School
On inclement weather days, the decision could be made to have a delayed opening of school. The decision to delay the opening of schools will be based on input from various city support services and is made by the Office of Catholic Education. KYW (1060AM) will announce delayed openings for the schools in Philadelphia County. On delayed opening days, the school day will start at 10 a.m. Dismissal will be at the regular time, 2:25 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Yellow bus transportation decisions are made by counties outside of Philadelphia. Your local public school district will make the decision.
The Guidance Center seeks to help students understand and
accept themselves accurately. Counselors encourage students to see the importance
of responsibly learning in classes here as a basis for life now and in the
future. Guidance assists the students:
1. To know their abilities, aptitudes, interests, and
educational needs
2. To research educational and
career requirements and opportunities
3. To discern how to grow personally and socially
4. To learn problem solving, decision making, human
relations, and goal-setting skills
5. To evaluate the impact of school on themselves
Informational
Services
include resources on the
availability of jobs in the workplace and qualifications for high education.
Upon request, transcripts are issued for free for current students.
Testing, Measurement, and Appraisal Results are
used to give realistic background for personal academic and vocational
counseling
Group Counseling is
available to students in specific areas: the use of community and home services
such as social agencies, courts, young people's organizations, drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Students with low achievement
are instructed in Study Skills, and may request to be tutored by a member of
the NHS.
Shalom, Inc. provides prevention and intervention services concerning
drug and alcohol abuse as well as personal development
CORA provides
counseling, educational remediation, and speech services. Referrals are made
through the Guidance Director or by calling CORA at 215-632-9170.
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
core team has received training in
group process, chemical dependence problems, suicide prevention, and symptoms
of mental illness. Not a treatment process, SAP identifies and refers students
for treatment, recovery, and continuum of care. The team confers with parents
and teachers about interventions to help the students.
Confidentiality is
an important element of counseling; but when a student's or other's health
and/or safety is at stake, a counselor's duty is to reveal information to the
appropriate person.
9. School Health
Services
The
School District of Philadelphia assigns certified school nurses/practitioners
to promote healthy behaviors so that students can enjoy optimal health and
academic success. The nurses also perform vision, hearing and growth
screenings, physical exams and manage illnesses and emergencies. The health
room is located on the north side, 2nd floor. If a student is ill s/he gets a
referral slip from the teacher or moderator and reports to the health room. The
nurse will determine if a student is sick enough to be sent home. If a student
misses class (es), claiming s/he was ill, but did not
follow the proper procedures, it is considered a class cut or truancy. No
student may call a parent asking to be picked up and taken home. This will be
treated as a disciplinary issue. Health problems are to be reported to the
school nurse at the beginning of the school year. Medications taken by students
must be on file in the nurses' office. No student may take any medications in
school; all medication, including overthe-counter
medication such as Advil or Tylenol, is taken in the presence of the nurse. Students
who require daily medication during the school day must contact the nurse to
obtain the necessary form to be completed by a doctor or nurse practitioner.
Medication must be in the original container and the pharmacy label in place;
short-term medication, including any over-the-counter medication must be sent
to the nurse in the original container, with a note from the parent indicating
the time of the most recent dose given. The note specifically requests the
nurse to give the next scheduled dose.
10. Student Affairs
The
activities program is designed to develop the leisure, recreational, social,
and emotional elements in a student's life. Clubs in curriculum areas expand
the students' intellectual pursuits.
The
Assistant Principal for Student Affairs coordinates all areas if student
activities. The Assistant Principal for Student Affairs has the following
responsibilities:
1. Arrange assembly programs
2. Schedule the use of the auditorium
3. Publish monthly and annual calendars in conjunction with the Administration
4. Authorize daily homeroom announcements submitted on the previous day
5. Give or refuse permission for display and placement on school premises of
publicity from outside the school
6. Confer with moderator of clubs to avoid conflict in scheduling curricular
and extra-curricular activities
7. organize proms, dances, graduation, class ring purchases, and school play
tickets
The school system takes no official position of encouraging
or discouraging programs for student travel outside the school year, nor does
it evaluate the various agencies offering travel and study opportunities.
The following
regulations limit study and travel programs
1. No diocesan high school, and no department, or
extracurricular activity of a diocesan high school or a school related
organization may sponsor, organize, or conduct a travel and study program for
students or for teachers on its own, or in conjunction with another sponsoring
school or group during the school year, or during the summer.
2. The diocesan high schools assume no responsibility of any
kind for students or faculty members who participate in such programs.
3. No faculty member or student may be excused from school
to participate in such programs, regardless of sponsorship
4. Any faculty member who wishes to organize a travel or
study program apart from regular school time does so as a private individual
and not in a capacity as a member of diocesan high school faculty. Parents and
students must be made aware that such programs are not sponsored by the school.
5. An announcement of summer study and travel programs
abroad may be posted in the school with the consent of the principal. All other
information is given, and all arrangements are made outside the school directly
with the sponsoring agency or individuals. Specifically, no school personnel
may announce or encourage participation in such a program in the classroom.
Ski Trips/Cruises: Archbishop Ryan High school does not sponsor ski trips or
cruises at any time. Students are not permitted to advertise or collect for
such trips
Fees and Failures: Only a student with fees paid up to date and with no conduct
failures may buy a ticket for the Junior dance, or
Senior Prom. Only Seniors who have paid all fees,
including graduation, and have no failures in academic subjects or conduct
receive caps, gowns, and graduation tickets.
Posters and Handbills: Students are not permitted to
display or distribute materials on school premises without permission of
Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, who decides where these posters may be
displayed or handbills distributed. No signs or posters may be hung with duct
tape.
Publications: Work on the school publications
develops creativity in writing, photography, organization, and teamwork. The
staffs learn the responsibility of meeting deadlines, the sense of service to
the school community, and the satisfaction of the completed book or newspaper.
The Review, the school newspaper, records school happenings and reports on
coming events. The staff, open to all students, aims to develop journalistic
skills. The Sentinel, the school yearbook, chronicles the school year. Staff editors, and moderator fulfill specific functions
independently, work out the sections cooperatively, and submit sections of the
book to the publisher periodically.
Social
Activities/Dances: Archbishop Ryan High School
encourages social functions and sees such activities as another dimension of
social growth and the development for our youth. While these activities are
designed primarily for Archbishop Ryan students, there are events to which
guests may be invited. However, the administration reserves the right to refuse
admittance to any school sponsored event.
Inappropriate dancing techniques or
behavior:
Students will be held responsible
for their guests and it will be a disciplinary infraction punishable by
demerits.
Regulations
1) Attire: Neat, well-groomed,
modest appearance required at all Archbishop Ryan High school functions. This
means that young ladies must dress appropriately at all events.
2) Admission: Students attending a dance or activity are to report directly to
the event upon arrival. Students are not permitted to loiter outside, to wait
in car, or to congregate at the properties around the school. Students must
present their ID cards, and admission tickets to gain entry into the activity.
3) Late arrival: Anyone attending a dance or activity must arrive within 60
minutes of the start of that event. If a student will be arriving late for some
reason, a parental note must be given to the Office of Student Affairs before
the event.
4) Misconduct: All regulations of Archbishop Ryan High school are in effect at
every dance or school activity throughout the year.
5) Smoking: Ryan is a smoke free school.
6) Drugs/Alcohol: The drug and alcohol policy of Archbishop Ryan High School
will be strictly enforced at all events.
School dances/proms should provide a healthy, safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all students, faculty, and community members in attendance. Students in attendance at such events represent their school, community, and family. In order for students to attend school sponsored dances/proms this contract must be signed, and submitted to the Student Affairs Office. This form will be distributed, signed, and collected prior to a dance/prom. Students without record of signing this form will not be permitted to attend dances/proms. If you are the accessing the student handbook online, the form is available here.
Expectations for School-Sponsored Dances/Proms
· Students who owe financial obligations will not be permitted to purchase tickets to their dances or proms.
· Dance begins at 8:30 pm and end at 10:30pm. Students will not be permitted entrance to a dance/prom after 8:30 without prior approval from an administrator.
· Students who have been suspended from school at any time prior to a dance/prom will forfeit the privilege of attending the dance/prom.
· All students may be asked to pass a breathalyzer upon entering the dance/prom. Students found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be subject to the disciplinary consequences as outlined in the student handbook. Police and parents will be notified.
· All bags/personal attire will be searched upon entrance.
· Coats and other items not kept on the students person should be checked in the coat room. ARHS is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Personal items of significant value should not be brought to the dance/prom.
· Students who choose to leave the dance/prom before its conclusion will not be permitted re-entrance. (prior to 11:30 pm) Refunds will not be given to students who leave early.
· Dance/Prom forms for dances/proms are available on-line and in the Student Affairs Office. ARHS students may bring only one guest. These forms must be completed and submitted no later than two days before the scheduled dance/prom. Forms will not be accepted at the door. Guests will not be permitted entrance if the form is not submitted in the prescribed time-frame. Guests must be enrolled in a high school program. Exceptions may be made with administrative approval for dances and proms.
· All school rules apply during the dances/proms for both the ARHS student and the date/escort.
· Sexually suggestive dancing will not be tolerated. All violators will be removed from the dance/prom and parents will be contacted for immediate pick-up.
o Every dancer must remain in the vertical position. Students are not permitted to bend over and hands may not rest on the knees or be placed on the floor.
o Grinding, Freaking or any mimicking of sexual acts is not permitted.
o Front-to-back touching or grinding of genital areas to buttocks is not permitted.
o Students are not permitted to straddle legs or hips.
o Hands should be visible at all times and should remain on shoulders or waists only.
o No smoking will be permitted at any time or location at the dance/prom.
We trust that the expectations as outlined above will be successfully met by the students. However, in the event the group behaviors at a dance/prom are deemed inappropriate, the administration reserves the right to end the dance/prom and send students home without refund.
11. Student
Athletes
Student Athletic programs aim to cultivate a Christian
growth experience for oneself with one's teammates. Tryouts, practices, or play
in a sport requires four points of eligibility.
1. Parent consent to participate
2. A Doctor's certificate of physical fitness to compete.
3. Satisfactory student health
4. All fees must be paid, and financial obligations met
Eligibility
for interscholastic competition:
1.
Eligibility for participation in Varsity competition is determined by the
Constitution of the Philadelphia Catholic League and the PIAA.
2. Student athletes shall strive to be leaders in all academic areas. You must
be passing at least four full credit subjects or the equivalent as of each
Friday during a grading period. If you fail to meet this requirement, you will
lose your eligibility from the following Sunday through Saturday immediately
following the next Friday as of which you meet this requirement.
Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL)
The Philadelphia Catholic League is a unity guided by the
teachings of Jesus Christ and principles consonant with these teaching. If the
League does not produce a better person, it has no reason, adequate to its
financial and human investment, to exist. The league directives aim to make
competition a healthy experience in individual and social growth.
Article One: Athletic Courtesy
Athletics
foster sportsmanship. Each one associated with athletics bears witness to
principles in actions
a) Visiting teams and spectators, guests of the home team, are treated as the
home team likes to be treated.
b) The rules of the game are mutual agreements, a spirit no honorable person
breaks.
c) No action is taken nor course of conduct pursued
which even seems unsportsmanlike or dishonorable.
Article Two:
Pertaining to Catholic High School Athletics
This code of ethics is not a
recommendation but a rule governing the conduct of student spectators, student
athletes, coaches, and athletic directors.
Section 1: The Student Spectator
a) Realizes
that s/he represents his/her school just as an athlete
b) appreciates and gives suitable recognition to the good in others
c) cheers positively and avoids booing. Abusive language or vulgarity is
clearly a lack of charity that breeds the same in opponents
d) avoids the use of musical instruments, noise-makers, signs and streamers
that annoy some and inflame others
e) regards officials and opponents as honest; officials' decisions are abided
by, even when they seem unfair
f) is aware that a student who continually evidences poor sportsmanship may be
banned from future contests
g) realizes that a contest ends with the final whistle or other signal;
post-game injury to others or damage to property is unchristian and irrational
behavior.
Section 2: The Athlete
a)
develops a deep conviction that s/he represents a long tradition of fairness in
competition
b) develops the self-control necessary for best performance in competition and
life; losing his/her temper and consequent fighting or abusive language are
unacceptable
c) is dropped by the school from the team as unworthy to represent the league
or the school, if s/he abuses these rules, even once
Section 3: The Coach
a)
has a mature and fair relationship towards the players
b) teaches athletes to win through legitimate means only; striving to win at
any cost is unethical
c) gives opponents full credit when they win
d) controls his/her temper
e)discourages objectionable language
f)recommends the use of competent officials and supports their decisions;
exercises discretion when questioning the actions or decisions of officials
before players or spectators
g) counteracts unfounded rumors; if questionable practices are observed, the
matter is referred to the Athletic Director
h) does not solicit players from other schools
Safe School Act:
It is the policy of our school to notify the school to which
a student transfers if a student is expelled, or withdrawn from school, and is
involved with any of the following infractions
1) An act of offense involving weapons
2) Sale or possession of a controlled substance
3) Willful infliction of injury to another person, or act of
violence committed on school property, or while in the custody of the school
12. Student Clubs
American Math Competition Team preparing a team
to represent Archbishop Ryan in the annual American High School Mathematics
Exam.
Algebra
Tutoring Club Meets every Wed from 2:30 to 3:30pm in
North 102. The purposes of the club are to offer extra help to current track 3
algebra students. Also to provide peer tutors the opportunity to grow in
leadership and to become more articulate in mathematics.
Ambassadors are the face of Archbishop Ryan students. They are selected members of the Junior and Senior class. The role of the Ambassador is to welcome our guests and future students and families to our fine school at the many events throughout the school year. Red sweaters designate their role.
Art Club: Students are
often involved in the creative end of many school events including painting
play scenery, making banners, posters and decorations. Members explore their
artistic nature through a variety of arts and crafts projects. Any student with
an interest in art may join the Art Club even if they are not taking an art
class.
Archbishop
Ryan Band/Orchestra provides a well rounded instrumental program while
developing an appreciation for the beauty of music, personal accomplishment,
and self discipline
The Beatles Club: This club was formed to study the four members of the Beatles and their music. We will listen to their songs; discuss their song writing, and how their music influenced the history of music and the world. Please listen to announcements for our meeting place.
Book of the Month Club
members meet weekly in the library to exchange insights on
selected books. The meeting provides a forum for discussion.
Chess Club: If you enjoy the game of chess, or would like to learn the rules of the game, please join us every Tues after 8th period in room South 310.
Chorus sings at all liturgical functions
and participates in both the Christmas and the Spring Concert
Comic Club: The members of the comic club will bring new comic reading material to each meeting. Comic reading will provide students with a new variety of words, helping their grammar, vocabulary, and hopefully will expand their imagination..
Community Service Corps is an organization that reaches out to the needs of the
poor, the elderly, children, the handicapped, the retarded, and the less
fortunate. Ryan C.S.C. operates in conjunction with the Metropolitan C.S.C. of
the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Officers meet at the Metropolitan office every
second Sunday of the month. Local meetings are held every Monday after the
Metro meetings.
Computer Club is
a technology club. The students construct and maintain the school's web pages.
Web page construction and design are taught. Other opportunities in the use of
techniques are given. Many of the members act as technology assistants
throughout the school.
Dance Club: Members meet
weekly with a dance instructor to appreciate and develop techniques in various
dance forms.
Debate Club: Students in the Debate Club are members of the Archbishop
Ryan Speech and Debate Team. They compete in Policy Cross-Examination Debate in
teams of two students each, debating in an organized way a topic selected for
the entire year, for every high school in the country. Each team will debate
both in favor of and in opposition to a specific policy resolution. This event
develops a student's skill in research, organization, and refutation, focused
in depth on one specific area.
Debate Team: Competes in public speaking events
that highlight a student's ability to interpret literature (poetry and prose)
as well as dramatic and humorous dialogues. Speeches can also be written
originally by the students and can cover a range of interests from current
events to humor. This event develops a student's poise and self-expression in
front of others, and it opens them up to a broad selection of literature and
performance writing.
Future Engineers Club: Provides students who are seriously considering a career in engineering the opportunity to: 1) learn more about what engineers do through personal contact with practicing engineers, 2) attend engineering events sponsored by Temple, Drexel, and Villanova.
Health Careers Club is
for students who are interested in a career in the health industry. Club meets
monthly for lectures presented by speakers from various health professions.
Members also participate in health promotion activities.
JV Mathletes:
This club is for underclassmen interested in pre-algebra,
integers, and other basic algebraic and geometric elements. We meet Monday
after 8th period in North 320
Musical theater: Students perform two (2) productions a year. This is for people interested in singing, dancing and acting. Auditions are announced and posted on the club board in the hallway near the school store. We are currently working on our fall performance of "The Christmas Carol". Auditions for our spring performance are announced during the month of January.
National Honor Society strives
to: create enthusiasm for scholarship, render service, promote worthy
leadership, and encourage development of character. Juniors or Seniors having a cumulative rank in the top 10% of the
class, and maintaining consecutive honors along with a conduct average of at
least 90 are eligible for selection for the Society. Members serve the Ryan
community by tutoring, ushering at numerous events, publishing an annual
literary magazine, sponsoring Friendship Day, Staff Appreciation Day, and
Scholar of the Month program.
Newspaper staff
plans and publishes the Ryan Review. Students are responsible for every phase
of publication from planning and interviewing to writing, and editing, as well
as layouts and proofing. The purpose of the Review is to give students hands-on
experience of journalism while covering important events in our school,
society, and world
No
Place for Hate Meets the first and third Monday of the month in Room
N103. There we plan activities that combat bullying and promote tolerance and
respect. Club members play a leadership role in making AR a No Place for Hate.
Philosophy Club This club meets to discuss prominent philosophical issues. Interesting conversations and different opinions are discussed. All are welcome. Meetings are Monday after 8th period in the Guidance Career Center in North Hallway.
Ryan for Life Club is
a group of students dedicated to the ideals of the Catholic Church's teaching
on pro-life. We inform and teach others about the problems of the world, and
how they can be resolved by respecting life. During the course of the year, we
sponsor two Respect Life Days to heighten our student body about the rights of
the unborn and people with disabilities, as well as issues of capital
punishment, euthanasia and the environment. In January we coordinate our
efforts with concerned individuals across the United Sates as we March for Life
in Washington, D.C..
Ryan Service Club / Ryan Pride: The students of Archbishop Ryan High School are encouraged to live a lifestyle which involves a loving response to the needs of others. Archbishop Ryan regards Christian service as an integral component of the education process at every grade level. In addition to the benefits for the recipients of their service, students will find it rewarding and productive for their own growth. The personal efforts to serve others will add an essential dimension to their educational experience. These opportunities for service are meant to help the students apply what they are learning in the classroom. It is also a reminder to the faculty that we are not merely educating students, but we are also forming them to be men and women of faith.
Speech Team comprises
students who are members of the speech, debate, and student congress clubs, and
who compete against other schools in the Philadelphia Catholic Forensics
League. the Pennsylvania High School Speech League,
and the National Forensics League. Students who qualify may compete in Finals
tournaments at the city, state, and national levels. The low student to teacher
ratio in this activity (approximately six to one) assures students of
individualized coaching and direction. Colleges and universities have high
regard for participation in Speech and Debate (also called forensics), and
students who participate in this activity also find improvement in their
self-confidence as well as their school work.
Student Congress Club: Students in the Student Congress Club are members of the
Archbishop Ryan Speech and Debate team. They compete in events which stimulate
the proceedings of the U.S. Congress, debating the merits of bills and
resolutions addressing a broad range of contemporary social and political
concerns identified by the students themselves. This event develops a students' skills in research, writing, public policy, and
parliamentary procedure.
Stage Crew members
meet on a regular basis to plan technical assistance with all functions held in
the auditorium. They acquire an understanding of stage equipment and supplies,
and gain new ideas by interacting with those involved in outside programs
presented in the auditorium
Tri M Honor Society: This is a recognized national honor society
that is held high by esteem music organizations and school administrators
throughout the United States. In order to belong, you must have at least an
(87) overall average and a (90) in music class. You must be active in the
school band or chorus. This is by nomination only - usually by a music faculty
member.
TV Studio/Media Aides: The TV studio staff assists the administration in preparing the school day by broadcasting the Morning Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Alma Mater and the daily announcements to the homerooms. You can see their excellent power points on your TV throughout the day giving you vital school information. They provide technical support to athletic events, school plays, and other special events throughout the school year.
Student Council functions
as a spokesperson between the administration and the student body, fostering
harmonious relations among the Ryan Community. It encourages a spirit of
promoting academic, social, community, and athletic events and organizes the
election of members by individual classes. The STUDENT COUNCIL is composed of
elected representatives of each class that strive to demonstrate the feelings
and aspirations of the student body in building a sense of community within the
school. The Student Council meets on a regular basis and operates many
activities to benefit the school community.
Varsity Mathletes: The
Varsity Mathletes have won the Northern and
Archdiocesan Championships 16 out of the past 18 years. We have won many
catholic and public school championships for the past 18 consecutive years.
Participation in mathletes is an excellent way to
earn high scores in the PSAT & SAT's. If you are a dedicated math lover,
this club is for you! We meet every Monday and once a month on Friday after 8th
period in North 102.
World
Affairs Club: Promotes involvement in world
affairs through activities such as debates, seminars, lectures, and competition
in the Model United Nations and Mock Trail programs. In the Model United
Nations program, students represent the policies of countries of the world and
attack world problems at stimulated United Nations sessions. Students play the
role of witnesses and attorneys in the Mock Trial program. Model UN and Mock
trial; have earned awards and media recognition for the students involved. WEBSITE:
www.geocities.com/arworldaffairs
Yearbook staff
experiences the opportunity to advance journalistic skills while working
together to produce The Sentinel. Throughout their efforts staff members seek
to further their appreciation of Ryan among the entire student body as well as
increase yearbook sales
Archbishop Ryan High School has developed and maintains an
Asbestos Inspection and Management Plan as required by the Asbestos emergency
Response Act of 1986 (AHERA). A copy of the plan is available for your
inspection at the school office during regular office hours. Keating
Environmental Management, Inc. is the school's asbestos program manager. All
inquiries regarding the plan should be directed to them at 610-594-2600, ext
203.