2010-2011 Orientation

1. 2010-2011 Orientation

2. Mission Statement The mission of Peoria Notre Dame High School is to foster spiritual, emotional, intellectual 
and physical development . . . …by teaching the Catholic faith …by leading students to be disciples of Jesus Christ …by teaching the arts and sciences in a climate of Catholic academic inquiry

3. PND Values — Academic Excellence 
 that inspires and prepares us for successful lives — Catholic Faith 
that places us in God’s transforming hands — Family 
that sustains, loves, forgives and cares — Individual Dignity as a Gift of God 
that shows respect for self and sees the worth of others —Personal Responsibility 
that engenders pride and builds the trust of others —Service to Others
that brings true purpose to our lives — Teamwork
that unites us and causes things to happen — Tradition 
that teaches, guides and remembers

4. Changes for 2010-2011 Computer Upgrades • Increased number of Wireless Access Points • Increased the bandwith of the network Building Upgrades • Added sprinklers throughout the building • Added more security cameras throughout the building

5. New Faces Fr. Paul Carlson = School Chaplain Fr. Patrick O’Neal = Theology Dept. Mr. Aaron Cunningham = Computer Technician Mr. Joe Walters = Business Instructor, Head Football Ms. Amanda Schwartz = Art Department, Photography Ms. Amanda connon = Band Director

6. Other Changes Announcements • Will be posted online at the PND website. • Will be available to read during advisory period. • No longer will be read over the P.A. system. • Only Birthdays and Messages to stop in office will be read.

7. Other Changes Technology Help Desk -- If you are having problems with your computer, you can visit the PND website to log your questions/ problems. -- Under the heading “Current students”, click the Technology HelpDesk link to send your questions to the technicians (Mr. Forney and Mr. Cunningham).

8. New Schedule Official PND schedule • Period 1 8:30-9:35 • Period 2 9:40-10:45 • Period 3 10:50-11:55 • 11:55-11:59 report to advisory • Lunch / Advisory • Lunch A: 11:59-12:23 • Lunch B: 12:23 – 12:47 • Lunch C: 12:47 – 1:11 • Period 4 1:15 – 2:20 • Period 5 2:25 – 3:30

9. New Schedule Rotating Schedule Each day will begin with a different class period in a cycle of five days. Each day will be given a number 1-5 to correspond with what hour you will begin the day with. EX: Tomorrow is Day 1 = you will begin with 1st period. Friday is Day 2 = you will begin with 2nd period. Monday is Day 3 = you will begin with 3rd period. After Day 5, The Rotation will start with Day 1 again.

10. New Schedule For Visual Learners:

11. New Schedule To assist with the Rotating Schedule: There are signs at the end of each hallway that will indicate what day it is. ** Remember the number corresponds with what period you will begin the day with.

12. Lunch Period/ Advisory There are 3 lunch period this year. • Lunch / Advisory • Lunch A: 11:59-12:23 • Lunch B: 12:23 – 12:47 • Lunch C: 12:47 – 1:11 Each lunch will consist of 2 Houses eating at the same time. Everyone will report to Advisory prior to going to lunch. (computers will be left in your advisory period) and return to Advisory directly after lunch.

13. Lunch Period/ Advisory For the 1st trimester: Lunch A = Carondelet and Sheen House Lunch B = Benedict and Marian House Lunch C = Rice and Viator House The pairing of Houses and lunch periods are subject to change for the other trimesters.

14. Non-School Computers If you are a Junior or Senior who is bringing in their own machine, you will need to stay after and meet with Ms. Perino in the Lab to get signed into the network.

15. Dress Code Dress Code- (same as last year) • Shoes: Brown or Black • Shirt: Tucked in • No piercings (nose, lip, etc) • No Facial Hair • Hair: 3 inches for males Dress code Fines = Start at $1, must be paid in 72 hours to Dean’s Office

16. Food, Drink outside commons No water will be allowed in the hallways. Also keep any food, soda, etc. out of your lockers/ classroom to avoid any damage to the laptops.

17. Safety and Security Cameras have been added around the school to help promote a safe and secure environment. Please conduct yourself in a manner that is responsible in the hallways to avoid any major injuries/ damage to property. -- Find a suitable method to safely carry your computer to class. -- Lock your locker at all times to protect any valuable items.

18. Detention New times- Before School: 7:45- 8:15 in Dean’s Office After School: 3:35- 4:05 in Dean’s Office You have 48 hours to serve a detention to avoid further penalties. *You will be notified by email about your fines and detentions. Please check regularly.

19. Cell Phones Cell phones are only allowed prior to school hours or during Lunch (not Advisory) If you are using your cell phone during an unauthorized time, the penalty is as follows: 1st offense = given to Dean, returned at end of day. 2nd offense = must be turned in to Dean for 5 full school days. 3rd offense = held in the Dean’s office for 15 days. Refer to handbook online for other penalties.

20. Senior Final Exams To be eligible to waive your finals in the last Trimester, you will only be allowed to have 3 excused absences or less, plus have a B+ average. B+ = AND

21. Student Handbook Procedures • Since there are no planners this year, all the handbook information will be on-line through the PND website. • You will still be required to sign your Handbook Signature Card stating that you and your parent have read the handbook and understand the policies stated in it. • Please access the handbook under the “Current Students” tab on the PND website.