Dean of Students
School Procedures
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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