Aquinas High School

We Believe:

1. A positive, active spiritual life must permeate everyday living.
2. Religious instruction is a necessary part of education.
3. Because of our relationship with God, service to others is essential for growth.
4. A school atmosphere must motivate students and teachers alike to perform to their highest potential.
5. Each individual must set the personal goals of self control, self-direction, and responsibility pursued in honesty and authenticity of purpose while growing in knowledge and character and becoming a true Christian.

History

Aquinas High School, a diocesan Catholic secondary school, opened in 1957 following the merger of Boys' Catholic High School, operated by the Marist Brothers under the Diocese of Savannah, and Mt. St. Joseph's Academy, owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Aquinas High School is accredited by AdvancED�Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI) and operates under the direction of the Diocese of Savannah.

Mission

The Mission of Aquinas High School is developing Christian leaders through an excellent Catholic secondary education. The school emphasizes moral/ethical standards and strives for a Christian integration of spirit, mind, and body in each student. Aquinas seeks to foster respect for all persons, to encourage responsibility in each individual, and to promote Christian service among its students.

Seal

The school seal is a circular device, around which are inscribed the name of the school; a Cross, which is symbolic of the Christian faith; and a Shamrock, symbolic of the Fightin' Irish athletic teams. The figures are set in gold with a green background, the school colors. Inside the collar is a shield bearing the coat of arms of the Diocese of Savannah; in the upper right, the Fleur-de-lis Cross, part of the Dominican escutcheon, is symbolic of the school's great patron, St. Thomas Aquinas; in the lower left, the coat of arms of the Sisters of St. Joseph; and in the lower right, the symbol of the Marist Brothers. The seal was adopted in 1963.

Spirtual Formation

At graduation the Aquinas High School student will have a firm understanding of the beliefs of the Catholic faith, its sacramental system, organization, practices, and spirituality. The student will be prepared and committed to exemplify a personal and professional life reflecting this Catholic foundation. The individual will have developed the basis for personal spiritual growth and a deeper love of God, demonstrated by love of neighbor in the social setting.

According to St. Thomas Aquinas, the patron of our school, all knowledge brings us closer to God. All learning, therefore must be God-oriented. The religion classes at Aquinas instruct students in Catholic Christianity to help them to understand what it means to be an adopted child of God whose inheritance is the Kingdom of God, to appreciate and assimilate Christian values, and to develop informed consciences.

The spiritual formation of students involves more than the religion classes. Students are given many opportunities to practice their religion including:

1. Communal prayer three times daily
2. Celebrations of Mass by the entire Aquinas community
3. Penance services
4. Prayer and reflection services
5. Opportunities to serve the larger Augusta community
6. Retreats for the senior and junior classes
7. Days of reflection for the sophomore and freshman classes

Our non-Catholic students also participate in all religious activities that are held for the entire Aquinas community. By learning Catholic concepts through classroom studies and participation in religious activities, the intent is for non-Catholic students to learn about, to develop an appreciation for, and to respect Catholic principles as they relate to living an active faith life.

	Class of 2012	Class of 2013	Class of 2014	Class of 2015
Religion	4	4	4	4
English	4	4	4	4
Mathematics	4	4	4	4
Social Studies	3.5	3.5	3	3
Science *	4	4	4	4
Foreign Language	2	2	2	2
Fine Arts	1	1	1	1
PE/Health	1	1	1	1
Computer	0.5	0.5
Electives			1	1
TOTAL CREDITS	24	24	24	24

*The 4 science credits must include Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science, and Physical Science or Physics.

Grade Promotion

Sophomore earned a minimum of 6 credits
Junior earned a minimum of 12 credits
Senior earned a minimum of 18 credits

A student failing two or more subjects for the semester is considered to be on academic probation for the second semester. If there is no improvement at the end of the year, the student may be asked to leave Aquinas.

Grading Scale/GPA Points

Aquinas uses a weighted grade point system to determine class rank at the conclusion of a semester.

Letter Grade	Numeric Grade	College Prep Points	Honors Points	AP Points
A+	95-100	4.5	4.7	5
A	90-94	4	4.2	4.5
B+	85-89	3.5	3.7	4
B	80-84	3	3.2	3.5
C+	76-79	2.5	2.7	3
C	73-75	2	2.2	2.5
D	70-72	1.5	1.7	2
Failure	0-69	0	0	0
INC	Incomplete

Notes:

1. Aquinas utilizes a 4.5 grading scale with additional weights for Honors (.2) and Advanced Placement (.5) when the grade point average (GPA) is calculated.
2. The Aquinas GPA is calculated on a 4.5 grading scale. Parents and students need to be aware that colleges, universities, and scholarship boards may require the transcripts submitted to be converted to a �true 4.0� or other scale. Aquinas guidance counselors can provide additional clarification or assistance with these conversions.
3. Eighth grade course work is not listed on the Aquinas transcript and will not count toward high school graduation requirements. However, students who have accelerated work from the eighth grade may be placed in advanced high school classes.

Final Course Grades

Quarter	40.00%
Quarter	40.00%
Exam or culminating project	20.00%

Credit in a full year course is awarded based on the average of both semesters. Students who earn a failing grade for one semester can still earn full credit for the course with a combined semester average of at least 70. Grades earned from other schools are not averaged with Aquinas grades to meet the 70 average for credit in a full year course.

Semester Exam Emeptions

Semester exam exemptions are a privilege offered to seniors at the end of a course, which is December and May for one semester classes, May for year long classes. Criteria to exempt exams are established by the department for all classes offered within the department. There is no limit to the number of exams a senior can exempt per semester.

Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are required to take all semester exams, including classes with a mix of seniors and underclassmen.

Incomplete Grades

A grade of Incomplete (INC) may be given in cases where the teacher, in consultation with the assistant principal, determines it is appropriate. Normally, without appropriate medical documentation, students who receive incompletes have two weeks to complete the required work. If the work is not completed by the end of the two weeks, grades will be calculated by including zeros for all missing work.

Transfers

Students transferring to Aquinas High School from other secondary schools are obligated to fulfill the Aquinas graduation requirements. Annual religion credits are required from the point of transfer through graduation. All decisions concerning discrepancies between the different schools� course offerings, requirements, or grading scales will be made by the Aquinas administration. In general, membership in National Honor Society and years of participation in sports or clubs are not recognized. In order to be eligible for valedictorian or salutatorian awards, students must attend Aquinas for at least three full years.

Schedule Change Policy

Students may request changes in their class schedule within the first 10 school days of each semester. Seating limits and scheduling restrictions may prohibit a change. All changes are subject to counselor and administrative approval.

Make-Up Work

A student who has an excused absence is responsible for making up all missed work. The teacher, via the class syllabus, establishes guidelines and procedures for making up the work.

Unexcused absences are determined by the administration. Work missed as a result of an unexcused absence receives a zero

Course Failure

A senior must complete 24 credits and pass all senior required courses to participate in commencement exercises and receive a diploma. If a student fails a required course, that student will have to attend summer school.

A student with a final course average of less than 70 must successfully complete the course in an approved summer school and earn the minimum number of credits for promotion.

Athletic Eligibility

All Aquinas athletes must meet the eligibility requirements as described by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) in order to participate in sports. Eligibility is determined at the conclusion of each semester. An ineligible student may not participate or be identified as a member of a team during the period of ineligibility, including practices, scrimmages, conditioning sessions, and off-season workouts.

Honor Roll

Students may earn a place on the quarterly honor roll according to the following: First Honors 90 or above in each subject Second Honors 85 or above in each subject Third Honors 80 or above in each subject

National Honor Society

Members of the sophomore, junior or senior classes, who have a cumulative average of at least 90% and who take no less than two honors courses each semester, are eligible to apply for membership in the National Honor Society. Those students who are selected for membership have distinguished themselves in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Membership in NHS is an honor bestowed on students by the faculty of the school.

Valedictorian

The Valedictorian is the senior with the highest cumulative grade point average at the conclusion of 7 semesters of high school. In addition, the Valedictorian attended Aquinas for three years and enrolled in two honors or AP courses each year.

Salutatorian

The Salutatorian is the senior with the second highest cumulative grade point average at the conclusion of 7 semesters of high school. In addition, the Salutatorian attended Aquinas for three years and enrolled in two honors or AP courses each year.

Summa Awards

Summa Awards are presented to the top 10 students in each grade level. Class rank is determined at the end of the school year.

Subject Awards

At the conclusion of each school year, the top student in each course is recognized. In addition, the senior who has excelled over a three or four year period of time in each academic department is recognized.

Scholar Athlete Awards

Student athletes who earned a quarter gpa of 3.5 or better on the most recent report card will receive the scholar athlete award.

Christian Leadership

The Christian Service Award is presented to one male and one female from each grade level. The recipient of this prestigious award is a person that others respect because of good character and shows leadership by holding office or through personal example in class, team, or club situations. The recipient is a willing volunteer who helps out with organized service projects or quietly assists individuals in need. Winners of the Christian Service Award are selected by a vote of their classmates.

Absence

When a student is absent the parent must telephone the school secretary at 706-736-5516 prior to 8:30am on the day of the absence. Recorded messages may also be left at the same number prior to 8:30am on the day of the absence. The message must include the date of the absence, name of the student, reason for absence, caller�s name, and phone number where the caller can be reached during the school day.

Extended Absence

In the case of an extended absence (5 or more days), a daily phone call is not necessary if the parent provides the secretary with all the dates of absences. The parent may also request that the student�s assignments be collected.

Appointments

When a student has an appointment during the school day (dentist, doctor, funeral, etc) the parent must telephone the school secretary at 706-736-5516 prior to 8:30am on the day of the appointment and provide the student�s name, date, and time of day when the student is to be released, type of appointment, and a telephone number where the parent can be reached. Periods missed are recorded as absences.

College Visits

Seniors are permitted two college visits during the school year. Juniors are permitted two days for college visitation. When a student visits a college, the parent must telephone the school secretary at 706-736-5516 prior to 8:30am on the day of the visit and provide the student�s name, date of visit, name of college, and a telephone number where the parent can be reached. The student must also bring back written verification from the college admissions office upon returning to school. Days missed due to verified college visits are not recorded as absences.

Tardies

Students arriving after 8:00am are considered tardy and must report to the office upon arrival. Students are permitted three tardies per semester without penalty. All tardies following the third will result in detention. Periods missed are recorded as absences.

Extracurricular Participation

Students must be present 50% of the school day (regular or shortened schedules) to participate in any extracurricular activity, including athletic practices/contests, school dances, and drama productions. If the event or activity is on a weekend, participation is based on attendance for the previous school day.

Senior Trip

Seniors who have been absent for 10 days or more during the first semester of senior year may be excluded from the trip. Seniors who are on disciplinary probation are excluded from the trip. Seniors excluded from the trip due to attendance or disciplinary reasons may lose their deposits.

Seniors who elect not to go on the trip are expected to report to school and attend all classes.

Acceptable Dress for Girls

• Polo, crew neck sweater, turtleneck, or oxford style shirt with sleeve length at least 3�
• All shirts should be buttoned to within one button of the collar
• Properly fitted slacks, Capri, or cargo pants
• Skirts, dresses, or walking shorts with the hemline no shorter than the extended tip of the longest finger with arms hanging naturally at the sides
• Sweatshirts can be worn over collared shirts
• Hair that is neat and clean

Acceptable Liturgy Dress for Girls

• Dresses or skirts with the hemline no shorter than the extended tip of the longest finger with arms hanging naturally at the sides
• Pantsuits

Acceptable Dress for Boys

• Polo, crew neck sweater, turtleneck, or oxford style shirt with sleeve length at least 3�
• All shirts should be buttoned to within one button of the collar and tucked in
• Properly fitted pants or shorts worn at the waist
• Sweatshirts can be worn over collared shirts
• Hair that is neat and clean

Acceptable Liturgy Dress for Boys

• Dress shirts with ties and pants (no shorts)

Unacceptable Dress for All Students

• Body piercing, visible tattoo, and/or flesh drawings
• Denim (of any color) or denim look alike, cut-offs, overalls, or ragged hems
• Form fitting clothing
• Sport sandals, flip-flops, or house slippers
• Sleeveless, backless, strapless, or anything that reveals the midriff or cleavage
• Sport sandals, flip-flops, or house slippers
• Camouflage or military clothing
• Athletic clothing
• Gothic style clothing
• T-shirts may not be worn over collared shirts
• Hats, bandanas, or sunglasses
• Grills or metallic caps on teeth
• Waist length, lightweight jackets may be worn in the classrooms when weather conditions dictate. Jackets may not be tied around the waist. Winter coats and hats must be kept in the locker during the day.

Cell Phones & Electronic Equipment

Cell phones or other electronic equipment must be turned off and out of sight beginning with the 7:50 am bell until the dismissal bell. If a student violates this policy, the cell phone/electronic equipment will be confiscated and the student will receive two detentions. After serving these detentions, parents may recover the item from the administration.

In the media center, students may be allowed to use their personal media devices at the discretion of the media specialist.

Computer Misconduct

Students who are identified with Aquinas High School on any social networking site, such as Facebook, and who display inappropriate remarks or photos will be disciplined as if those remarks or photos are displayed on school property. This includes but is not limited to obscenities, drinking, and racial/ethnic slurs.

Search

The school administration reserves the right to search anything brought on school property. (i.e. technology, cars, bookbags, cell phones, etc.)

Sportmanship

Athletes and spectators are governed by the ethics of honest rivalry and the grateful acceptance of the results of contest. Everyone should enjoy the event and do so in a manner that brings credit to our school, our team, and our community.

Public Misconduct

Behavior that reflects negatively on Aquinas High School may warrant investigation and action on the part of the administration.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Use, suspected use, transmission, and/or possession of drugs, alcohol, counterfeit controlled substances or drug paraphernalia on school property or at school sponsored functions is forbidden. Each case will be handled by the administration. In addition to disciplinary consequences, further consequences for violation of this policy may include a professional evaluation and follow-up at the family�s expense, contacting police, and/or dismissal from Aquinas.

Sale, transmission, and/or distribution of alcohol and/or drugs will ordinarily result in automatic dismissal from Aquinas High School. The principal may also notify the police.

Smoking

Smoking and using smokeless tobacco products are strictly prohibited at school or school sponsored events. Students may not carry tobacco, cigarettes, matches, or other smoking material on their person.

Student Threats

Any and all student threats to inflict any harm to self or others must be taken seriously. Whoever hears the threat should report it immediately to a school administrator.

Sexual Harassment

Repeated and unwanted comments or actions of a sexual nature should be reported to the teacher and the principal. Parents of both the offender and the victim will be informed of the allegations. Parents of both the offender and the victim are obligated to cooperate in remedying the situation.

Weapons Policy

The use, possession, sale, or discharge of a weapon or look-alike weapon or explosive device in the school, on school grounds, or at school sponsored activities is prohibited. Violations of this policy may warrant notification of the police, immediate suspension, and possible expulsion.

Detentions

Detentions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays for one hour after school and must be served on one of the two days assigned by the assistant principal. Extra detention sessions will be added if needed. If the detention is not served on one of the assigned days, two additional detentions will be issued. Written verification from a medical practitioner or a court appointment is the only excuse for missing a detention.

An accumulation of detentions will be handled according to the following:

Three detentions	Parent notified via letter or email
Five detentions	Saturday School
Seven detentions	One day out of school suspension

The following infractions typically result in a detention (not all-inclusive):

• Classroom or cafeteria misconduct
• Cell phone use
• Dress code violation
• Parental failure to report absence/appointment
• Morning tardy

Parent Notification

Parents can track the number of detentions issued and served through PowerSchool. Click the �$� sign in the header menu. Because the computer application was originally intended to track lunch transactions, the numbers will appear as dollar amounts. Therefore, each detention issued is recorded as $-1. For example, a student who has been assigned three detentions will have a balance of $-3. When that student serves one detention, the balance will be $-2. When all detentions are served, the balance will be $0.

Saturday School

Saturday School is usually scheduled the first Saturday of each month from 9:00am �12:00pm. Students who have been assigned to Saturday School should enter the building through the front doors and report to the assigned classroom. Work will be assigned and checked for completion. Students who do not complete the assigned work or arrive late/leave early will receive one day of out of school suspension.

Suspension

Suspensions can result from a single serious incident or from the accumulation of detentions. Students who are suspended from school will be given unexcused absences and will not be allowed to make up any missed schoolwork, including tests. Students who have been suspended are not permitted to be on school grounds or attend any school-sponsored events until the conclusion of the suspension.

The following infractions typically result in suspension (not all-inclusive):

• Theft
• Fighting
• Leaving the school campus without prior parental permission
• Saturday School violations
• Inappropriate written or verbal communication

Demerit

A demerit is a consequence for a more serious infraction of discipline rules. A student who receives a demerit must serve one session of Saturday School. The assistant principal will notify parents via letter. If a student accumulates three demerits throughout the school year, the student will be placed on disciplinary probation.

The following infractions typically result in a demerit (not all-inclusive):

• Cutting class
• Defiance
• Destruction of property
• Cheating (Students caught cheating on an assignment will receive a zero for that assignment.)

The following behaviors are examples of cheating:

• Plagiarism
• Copying from another�s work or allowing another to copy your work
• Using books, notes, etc. during a test
• Exchanging information about contents of a test given to another class or missed when absent
• Asking another for or giving help on homework when prohibited by the teacher

Disciplinary Probation

At the discretion of the administration, a student may be placed on disciplinary probation after the accumulation of three demerits, for a single serious incident, or following a pattern of negative or disruptive behavior. Once the student has been placed on disciplinary probation, a violation of school rules may result in dismissal.

A student on disciplinary probation may not represent the school in any home or away athletic contests, nor in any drama performance, literary or academic competition, or similar activities. Seniors on disciplinary probation may be barred from participating in any graduation activities.

Dismissal

In some cases the principal may deem actions by students so severe that it results in immediate dismissal from school. The decision to dismiss a student is made by the principal.

Tuition for the 2011-12 school year is $7,150 for active Catholic parishioners; $8,900 for non-Catholic/inactive parishioners. Tuition may be paid in one annual payment on or before August 2, 2011, or in monthly installments by completing the online FACTS Payment Agreement form. The final payment of tuition for the 2011-12 school year is due by May 20, 2012.

The non-refundable registration fee of $700 is due by June 1, 2011, or at the time of acceptance for new students, in order to secure a schedule of classes. The graduation fee of $100 is billed to seniors in June 2011.

Student tuition accounts are reviewed each semester. A student will not be permitted to begin classes for the next semester if his or her account is in arrears. Schedules will not be issued and report cards will be held until all financial obligations are met. Seniors must have fulfilled all obligations in order to participate in graduation activities.

Students withdrawing during the school year will be charged all payments up to the end of the semester in which they withdraw. No transcripts, report cards, or records will be released until all obligations are fulfilled.

School Hours

Students are supervised from 7:45am until 2:45pm. Immediately following the dismissal of school, students are asked to go to their lockers and exit the building unless they are in supervised activities such as tutoring, club meetings, sports, or the media center.

Campus Ministry

Am I a young man or woman of prayer? Is Christ my life? Will I allow the power of the Holy Spirit to ignite my life? Am I motivated to be the young man or woman that God has called me to be?

These and other questions are at the heart of campus ministry here at Aquinas High School. With the power of prayer in Christ, through the intersession of our Blessed Mother, in the spirit of St. Thomas Aquinas, and in service to the Holy Roman Catholic Church, campus ministry strives to transform our school, local community, and world.

A full time campus minter is here to offer spiritual guidance and formation, while encouraging us to explore, develop, and live our faith. The campus ministry office welcomes all and invites those of all faiths to come and pray together through the bond of Jesus our savior. �Christ is life.� � Col 3:4

Chapel

The presence of the Blessed Sacrament in our chapel is a privilege for all of us. The chapel is open to students, faculty, and staff for private and /or group prayer and reflection.

Identification Cards

Student ID cards will be issued at the beginning of the school year and should be carried to all after-hours school functions. By presenting a valid Student ID Card, students are entitled to free admission to regular season home athletic events.

Internet/Network

Students have the privilege of using the school computer network, including access to the Internet. While our intent is to make the Internet accessible to further educational goals and objectives, students may find ways to access other material as well.

Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Access is a privilege, not a right.

Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on any server or computer are private.

Users have no privacy rights to any data received or disseminated on the network. If a user acts inappropriately through the school computer network, Aquinas High School reserves the right to report such actions to any outside authorities and/or take appropriate internal disciplinary action.

The following is a list (not all-inclusive) of inappropriate use of the network:

• Transmission of any material in violation of any national or state regulation
• Violating copyright laws
• Using violent, aggressive, or obscene language
• Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures
• Harassing, insulting, or attacking others
• Downloading information and files that are not relevant to curriculum-related activities
• Attempting to or overriding Internet filtering system
• Modifying, attempting to harm, or destroying computer hardware or data
• Violating privacy issues (i.e., posting personal contact information, using another student�s password, trespassing in another�s work or folders)
• Using email for activities not related to classroom activities

Lockers

Students are assigned lockers at the beginning of each school year to store appropriate school and personal items. All lockers are the property of Aquinas High School and may be searched by the administration at any time.

Lost and Found

The lost and found is located in the main office. All articles found should be turned in to the main office. All lost property should be reported to the assistant principal.

Guidance

A full-time guidance counselor is available to students for academic, career, and personal counseling. A part-time college advisor is available to assist students with career planning, college selection, scholarship opportunities, and completing the application process.

Testing

The Guidance Department coordinates and administers the standardized testing program for the school including the High School Placement Test (HSPT) for 8th graders, the Preliminary Scholarship Aptitude Test (PSAT) for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders, and Advanced Placement (AP) exams for students enrolled in AP courses.

Media Center

The Media Center is a place for study and research, as well as a place for students to check PowerSchool or work on computer projects. The Media Center is generally open from 7:30am to 3:30pm, and students are encouraged to make good use of the available resources.

Student Parking

Students must register vehicles and purchase a parking permit. Permits must be displayed at all times on campus. The student will be assigned a space in the back parking lot. Parking without a permit will result in detention. Reckless driving on school grounds will result in the loss of on-campus parking privileges. Students are also urged to lock their vehicles. The school is not responsible for any losses.

Textbooks

For most classes, students are issued school-owned textbooks and are responsible for their condition. Students will be fined for lost and/or damaged textbooks.

Weight Room

Strength and conditioning equipment is available for athletes and physical education students. Students who use the weight room must be under the supervision of a coach or teacher at all times.

PowerSchool

PowerSchool is a web-based communication tool designed to provide timely information about a student�s schedule, attendance, discipline, and academic progress. At the beginning of each school year, students and parents are given passwords which allow them to access PowerSchool via the school�s website.

Cafeteria

Hot lunches and various ala carte items are available for purchase during the lunch periods on most school days. The front office will not be responsible for delivering lunch or other items dropped off for students

Athletic Trainer

A certified athletic trainer is available to athletes during home athletic events and after school according to the posted schedule. The trainer assists students with taping prior to practices and games, as well as supervising rehab following an injury.

Child Abuse and Neglect

Aquinas High School will follow the directions stipulated in the Georgia Code, section 74-111, as they relate to child abuse and neglect. A copy of the diocesan guidelines concerning this crime can be obtained from the office.

Fundraising

All fundraisers, monies collected, or products sold in the name of the school and/or on school grounds must have the principal�s expressed permission.

Marriage and Maternity

An Aquinas student who marries will be required to withdraw. In and of itself, pregnancy is not a reason for dismissal from school. The decision for the students to continue in regular classes shall be made in consultation with the students, their parents, the school administration, and if appropriate, the Diocesan Superintendent of Schools.

Medical Information

Parents must inform the school of any special medical problems a student may have and/or any special medication the student may be taking. Such information will be kept on the student�s general health record and will be kept in confidence. If the nature of the problem dictates, however, the student�s classroom teachers will be so informed by the administration.

Prescribed medication supplied by the parents must be kept in the office to be administered as directed. Should a student require special equipment to be used in an emergency situation, the parents will supply such devices to the office.

Under no circumstances will Aquinas personnel dispense any �over-the-counter� medication, including aspirin or the like.

If a student becomes ill at school, parents will be called first, then relatives or neighbors. The student will not be allowed to leave school if these parties cannot be reached. If the illness is determined to be serious or in the event of an accident or other medical emergency, the administration will call 911, and parents will be notified as soon as possible.

Non-Custodial Parents

Aquinas abides by the provisions of the Buckley Amendment, also known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, with respect to the rights of non-custodial parents. Aquinas will provide the non-custodial parent with access to the academic records and to other school-related information regarding the student. If there is a court order specifying that there is to be no information given, it is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school with an official copy of the court order. Divorced parents should furnish the school with a copy of the custody section of the divorce decree.

Emergency Closings

In case of inclement weather or other general emergencies, students and parents should check the Aquinas High School website first, then local radio, and last, TV stations.