FPO

Dean of Students

 
Dean of Students
Brian McCabe


 

Assistant to the Dean of Students
Maureen Reinhart  



School Procedures

Click here for a printable copy of the Absentee Note.
Absentee Note (PDF format)
Absentee Note (MS Word format)
Click here for a printable copy of the School Health Forms.
2010-2011 Health form

Flu Infomation

A message about H1N1 flu

Flu Information Sheet

Center for Disease Control



Message From the Dean of Students

 
                                                                           

 

 

                                                                   August 2010

Dear Xavier Parents and Guardians,

 

I hope this finds you well and enjoying the summer. Although there remains plenty of time for rest and relaxation, it is appropriate that we look ahead to your son’s upcoming academic year. As you make preparations with him, please allow me to highlight some important expectations.

 

Students are expected to be in “summer dress code” when they arrive for orientation in September. This consists of dress pants, dress shoes and either a white or light blue dress shirt with a properly knotted tie, or a Xavier polo shirt. Acceptable dress shoes are black, brown, or tan, do not rise above the ankle and do not have soles that resemble sneakers or boots in any way. Boat shoes with white rubber soles are not considered appropriate for Xavier High School. Dress belts should be black or brown and socks that cover the ankle must be worn at all times. Xavier students are expected to adhere to the dress code when traveling to and from school.

 

Your son’s hair should be neat and clean when he arrives for orientation and the first day of school. It must be cut short, so as not to hang over his eyebrows in the front, his collar in the back, or cover his ears. Students are not permitted to have lines or designs shaved into their hair, nor are they allowed to color, highlight, spike, or braid their hair. Xavier students are expected to be clean shaven, without visible facial hair. Sideburns must be trim and not lower than the ear. Any violation of the hair code will result in detention. In addition to detention, students with facial hair will shave in the Dean of Students Office.

 

Your son should be aware of our detention policy for the upcoming academic year. Morning jug will be held from 7:30am to 8:10am and afternoon jug will be held for forty minutes immediately following the final class period, usually from 2:50pm to 3:30pm. When a student receives detention on a given day, he must attend either that day’s afternoon jug or morning jug the following school day to avoid a cut. If he misses both, it will be considered a cut and result in five more detentions. Lateness to jug will result in additional detentions. Delays in public transportation will not excuse a student from morning jug if he has forgone his afternoon option. Athletic and extracurricular activities will not excuse a student from detention.

 

 

 

I would like to remind you that New York State law requires that new health forms be submitted to Xavier every twelve months. The deadline for health forms this year was July 16th. If you have not yet submitted your son’s health forms, please do so as soon as possible. He will not be permitted to attend classes or participate in school activities until current medical records are returned to the Dean of Students.

 

Because Xavier’s ability to educate your son is diminished when he is not present, I ask for your support in discouraging him from missing school for any reason other than illness. The school calendar has sufficient vacation days for students to rest, travel, and visit with family. While there are times when circumstances beyond your control necessitate his absence from school, our expectation is that every effort be made to schedule appointments and trips during non-school days. If you wish to have your son excused from classes, I ask that you submit a written request to the Dean of Students at least one week prior to the expected absence. This will give me an opportunity to review his records and communicate with his instructors.

 

I am grateful for your attention and cooperation in these matters. Our world needs young men who take responsibility for their actions and get the job done. I believe the policies and regulations outlined in the student handbook help to create an environment for your son to grow into a young man of competence, conscience and compassion. Thank you for entrusting him to our care. Be assured of my best wishes and prayers for your family as you enjoy the remaining days of summer.

 

                                                                   Sincerely,

 

 

                                                                   Brian McCabe

                                                                   Dean of Students

30 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011-6302 (212) 924-7900 FAX: (212) 924-0303