Policies & Procedures

All athletes and their families must read and understand the athletic policies and procedures outlined in this handbook.

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While bullying is a rare occurrence at St. Dennis School, please be assured we have procedures in place in the event bullying occurs.

St. Dennis School has a no tolerance policy when dealing with bullying. Bullying is NOT just “a part of life” or a “normal part of growing up.” St. Dennis School does not allow bullying behavior toward or by students, school employees or volunteers on school grounds, at school-sponsored activities or in transportation to and from school or school-sponsored activities. Use the buttons below to view the full policy, report a bullying incident, or look for more resources.

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The following policy applies to students who are issued a Chromebook for school use.

1. The computer is the property of St. Dennis School and as a result may be seized and inspected at any time. If passwords for accessing student computers are used, they must be registered with the school. The student should have NO expectations of privacy of materials found on a school supplied or supported email service.
2. The St. Dennis School Chromebook is the only approved personal computer allowed. All other computers and wireless devices are not allowed to connect to the school network and are subject to seizure.
3. The Chromebook comes equipped with camera and video capacities. As with all recording devices, it is best practice and common courtesy to ask permission before recording an individual or group. St. Dennis School retains the rights concerning any recording and/or publishing of any student or staff member’s work or image. Students must obtain permission to publish a photograph or video of any school related activity. Unauthorized recordings are subject to disciplinary action in accordance with School Policy.
4. Students are responsible for bringing their Chromebook fully charged to school every day unless otherwise directed by a staff member. Failure to bring a Chromebook or any other class material(s) does not release the students from their responsibility for class work. If students repeatedly fail to bring materials to class, including an Chromebook, students will be subject to disciplinary action or the natural consequences associated with not being prepared for class.
5. While personalized screensavers, wallpapers, and protective covers are permitted, inappropriate or provocative images including but not limited to pornographic images, guns, weapons, inappropriate language, threatening language, drug, alcohol, or gang related images are not permitted and are subject to disciplinary action.
6. Chromebooks must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or labels that are not property of St. Dennis School.
7. The adding or deleting of an “app” is by admin approval only. Failure to comply may result in restricted access to the Chromebook and/or a substantial reimage cost to the student.
8. Games, music, videos, and sound use will be at the discretion of the classroom teacher and building administrator. Unless permission is obtained, sound must be muted at all times.
9. The Chromebook affords limited electronic storage space. As with all electronic files, it is good practice to back up, duplicate, or archive files to an independent storage space.  It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that work is not lost due to mechanical failure, accidental deletion, or re-imaging.
10. All students should recognize and guard their personal and private information. While on the Internet, students shall not reveal personal information, including a home address or phone number, or the address or phone number of others.
11. When appropriate, St. Dennis School expects students to take their Chromebook home at night for class work and recharging. All of the rules and regulations that are in effect during the school day extend to the use of the Chromebook at home.
12. St. Dennis School makes no guarantee, written or implied, that materials on the Chromebook, including student work, will be safe from deletion or corruption, accident or otherwise.
13. Any misuse of the school computer in the form of downloading or viewing inappropriate material, removing School Security blocks, “Hacking” other student Chromebooks or School computers, etc. may result in immediate loss of privilege.
14. Chromebooks are to be left in classroom storage or taken home. St. Dennis School is not responsible for a Chromebook left in a locker or at school.
15. If a Chromebook is damaged by neglect or abuse or lost, it is the family’s financial responsibility to replace the Chromebook at a price of approximately $275.

Discipline Policy

It is important to dress in a manner that is appropriate and shows respect for self and others in a way that allows students to focus on the learning at hand. The guidelines below should be kept in mind.

School Dress Code Policy 2024-2025

The following policy applies to all students.

Possessing, concealing or storing unauthorized electronic devices before or during school is prohibited. All personal devices must be turned off and turned in at the beginning of the day to students homeroom teacher. St. Dennis School is not responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices.

Middle school students are eligible to be on the honor roll each quarter. High honor roll students will achieve a grade point average of 3.75-4.00. Honor roll students will achieve a grade point average of 3.30-3.74.

Lockdown Procedures

Students in 6th through 8th grade are held to specific behavior guidelines beyond those listed in the guidelines below.

The goal of core teachers in middle school is to promote student responsibility. A policy has been drafted to diminish the amount of late or missing work for the students and help them develop better work habits.

Middle School Homework Policy

Registration Policy

Tuition Policy

During the school year, teachers plan activities that sometimes require leaving the school premises to locations within walking distance. Some of these locations might include the public library, a nursing home, or homes of individuals involved in school service projects. In the beginning of the year, parents will fill out a permission slip for such field trips that will remain active for the duration of the year.