• Parent / Student will not access the account information of others.
• Parent / Student will log out of classroom links when online instruction has ended in order to maintain privacy and security.
• Parent / Student will not use School equipment or websites and applications associated with the school’ s remote learning practices to obtain unauthorized information, attempt to access information protected by privacy laws, or impersonate other users or persons.
• Parent / Student will report system security weaknesses or security events to school administrators.
• The parent will reimburse the school for the cost of repair or replacement of a lost or broken device.
• Parent / Student will, at all times, act in accordance with the school’ s Code of Conduct and in keeping with the tenets of the Catholic Church.
Consequences for Misuse and Inappropriate Behavior Parent / Student who misuses the school’ s equipment and / or abuses the access or use of websites, applications, or other means of electronic instruction, will have their access restricted and will face disciplinary action. Such misuse may also lead to legal action.
Disclaimer The school makes no guarantees about the quality of the electronic platform services provided and is not liable for any claims, losses, damages, costs, or other obligations arising from the use of said platforms. The school reserves the right to revise its policies from time to time.
Consent The parent acknowledges that remote instruction requires the student to be photographed, videotaped, or recorded. The parent consents to allow the student to be photographed, videotaped, or audio-recorded for purposes of remote instruction and for the student’ s image and voice to be transmitted and viewed by other students, teachers, and others involved in the school’ s remote instruction, via the Internet and in diverse settings and with an unrestricted geographic area.
Acknowledgment By utilizing and participating in the school’ s remote instruction program, the Parent is consenting and agreeing to all of the terms of use as outlined in this document. This agreement shall continue until revoked in writing and delivered to the School Principal.
PARENT / GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Hours of Operation
School Hours:
• M, T, Th, F … 7:50am – 2:46pm
• Wednesday 7:50am – 1:49pm
Business Hours:
• School Days 7:30am – 3:30pm
• Summer … 8:00am – 2:00pm
Visitors and Guests All doors are locked during normal school hours and visitors must enter the building through the front entrance. There is a call button near the entrance allowing the visitor to contact the main office and explain to the receptionist what business is to be conducted. After being admitted, all visitors must report to the Main Office to sign in and get a visitor pass. Prior to leaving the building, visitors are to sign out and return the visitor pass.
Contacting Students Unless it is an emergency, students will only be called out of class at the end of the school day to receive messages or to pick up items left for them in the office( homework, jackets, etc.).
Civility Policy All members of the Brother Rice community are expected to act in a civil and courteous manner towards one another. An environment of mutual respect must prevail for parents / guardians, faculty, staff, coaches, and students to effectively work together. The administration endorses the concept of chain of command in resolving disputes. Students and parents / guardians should first communicate with the individual teacher or coach. After a discussion with the teacher or coach, Counselors, Department Chairs, Dean of Student Formation, Vice Principal, or Athletic Director can be consulted. In all cases, a spirit of respect and civility by all parties involved is essential to the resolution of disputes. By enrolling at Brother Rice, both parents / guardians and the student agree that they will comply with the standards for behavior that are essential to a Catholic educational institution.
Communication The importance of home-school communication is evident. The Marketing Office produces emails each month and prints publications throughout the year for distribution to the entire Brother Rice community. These publications are also posted on the school’ s website. With suggestions or items of interest for these publications, contact the Marketing Coordinator.
A parent / guardian may contact a teacher at Brother Rice by using the following address: teacher’ s last name @ brrice. edu. A complete phone listing may be found on Brother Rice’ s website( www. brrice. edu).
Change of Address Families who change their residence, mailing address, email address, or telephone number after enrollment should immediately report the change( s) to the Main Office so all records may be promptly corrected.
Parents’ Clubs The Mother’ s and Dad’ s Clubs promote cooperation and enthusiastic participation among the various people concerned with Brother Rice. These clubs give support to various school-oriented activities and sponsor many different events throughout the year – religious, athletic, academic, fundraising, and just plain“ fun”.
The success of the school’ s various projects can certainly be attributed to the involvement of so many Brother Rice parents / guardians over the past years. All parents / guardians are invited to be active members of the Moms’ and Dads’ Clubs and to participate in helping to provide support for Brother Rice High School.
Parent / Guardian Service Hour Program In line with the Three Party Partnership for Excellence, Brother Rice High School strongly believes that the education of our students is a partnership with our families. Every family is expected to perform service hours for the Brother Rice community, helping to accomplish the common goals of providing a solid Catholic education and a healthy, safe, and attractive atmosphere in which to learn.
Guidelines – Each family with a student registered at Brother Rice High School is required to volunteer ten( 10) service hours annually. The service hours must be completed or scheduled( for an end-of-the-year event) no later than the first week in May. Any hours not fulfilled will be billed at $ 10 an hour.
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