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Let's Mentor One Another: Faculty and Ms. Casias Noonan's Theology Classes |
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FAQ2Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Pre-Labor Day weeks are non-uniform. Appropriate dress for a non- uniform day is called "Smart Casual." Smart Casual will include jeans and jean shorts that are hemmed, have no holes, and are an appropriate length. Smart Casual does not include frayed hems, stained or torn apparel, sweatpants, bike pants or track shorts. Smart Casual will include shirts with appropriate logos and cut. No halters, tank tops, tube tops, etc. will be allowed. Smart Casual footwear includes shoes that are clean, in reasonable shape and on your feet. What are the Nerinx Hall Uniform Guidelines? 1) Skirt --navy and gray plaid from Just Me Apparel 2)Slacks/Shorts --navy cotton twill walking shorts may be worn year-round --must be in good condition, frayed or worn-looking items are not acceptable. --navy cotton twill dress slacks from Just Me Apparel 3) Shirts --plain, white, collared, short sleeve or long sleeve blouses --white "Nerinx Hall" polo shirt (available only in the NHS Bookstore) or any solid white polo-typed sport shirt --any shirts without straight hems must be tucked in 4) T-Shirts --T-shirts may not be worn under the regular uniform blouse/shirt --"official" 5) Turtlenecks --solid turtlenecks in one of the 5 school colors may be worn alone, or under a uniform shirt, sweatere or sweatshirt. "Solid" means no polka dots, hearts, etc. no trim of any kind. 6) Sweaters --sweaters must be solid in one of the 5 school colors -- no trim or yokes allowed --sweaters may not possess advertisements of products or names of other schools or organizations --thermal type or hooded sweaters are not acceptable 7) Sweatshirts --official Nerinx Hall sweatshirts /fleece purchased through the bookstore may be worn. --commerically bought "Nerinx" (monogrammed in skirt material sweatshirts are acceptable.) --official sweatshirts of Nerinx government, clubs, sport teams are acceptable --sweatshirts may not advertise other schools, products, locations,etc. --plain or hooded sweatshirts/fleece are not acceptable 8) Socks/Leg Coverings --socks must be solid in one of the uniform colors (no trim, stripes, inisignias) --tights may be worn, but they , too must be solid and in one of the uniform colors --leggings, long underwear, etc. are not acceptable 9) Shoes --leather "school shoes" such as loafers, topsiders, or athletic shoes may be worn with the skirt, shorts and pants --sandals, flips, boots are not acceptable for school --socks and shoes must be worn throughout the school day 10) Hair Ribbons --may be worn with the school uniform --hats, scarves or bandannas may not be worn with the school uniform 11) The Gym Uniform --a required purchase from school --green Nerinx Hall gym t-shirts --green track shorts --athletic shoes Please note: Appropriate attire is expected at all times. All unifornm clothing must be in good condition and appropriate for a college prep environment. Students are required to be properly uniformed throughout the school day. No coats or jackets may be worn in homeroom or class. We suggest that each student keep a sweater or sweatshirt in her locker at all times. What areas are Off Liimits to students during the school day? 1) Parking lot and playing field are off limits unless the students are supervised by a teacher. 2)Driveway and area west of the school building are off limits during school hours. 3) Deck and lawn areas around caretaker's house and Sisters' residences are always-off limits unless the specific teacher has received permission from the Sisters of Loretto to use their property. 4) Areas adjacent to the classrooms on the circle drive. What are the school rules regarding Cellular Phones or Beepers? Students may not have cellular phones or beepers with them during any part of the academic day --contact nad lunch periods included. If needed for after school, they must be stored in lockers or the main office, not in bookbags. See page 37, Phone Calls, in the NHS handbook. Cell phones used during the school day by students will be turned in to the office. Phones will only be returned to parents. Where does one get information concerning Snow Days? Faculty Members will receive a phone tree call if there is going to be a snow day or late start schedule due to the weather. Please check you phone tree list to see if who you must call to pass on the message. For announcements about changes in the schedule due to poor weather conditions, students should listen to radio or television stations: KMOX (1120 AM), KSDK (Channel 5), KMOV (Channel 4) or FOX (Channel 2) ABC(Channel 30) On days when a snow schedule is in effect, school begins at 9:05 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m. What is the role of an Advisor? All full time faculty members will have advisees. 1) A faculty person should demonstrate an interest in students as persons-- get to know backgrounds, limitations, interests, talents, assets, try to eliminate the "faceless" student. 2) The advisor will maintain a folder or iniformation with the student regarding such items as schedules, report cards, deficiencies, test results, activities, personal assessments, credits, graduation requirements. 3)Advisors will meet with advisees individually or in small groups and be available for additional consultation as determined by needs of the adivsee or the advisor. 4) Advisors will discuss personal conerns when desired or appropriate. Identify/refer potentially serious problems to the counselor. 5)Advisors will demonstrate in some way to parents that their child is cared about and that the advisor is available as a contact person; the advisor may wish to speak with parents by phone, write to them, have a conference with them, or devise a form to convey information. |
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