Student Handbook

Pregnancy

The Catholic values which are central to the mission of Badin High School do not support active sexuality before or outside of marriage. We do recognize, however, that some students will become, or cause another to become, pregnant. In such event it is our hope to respond with Christian charity and to be supportive of both the young parent and the unborn child.

A student who has become pregnant, or who has caused another student to become pregnant, may remain a student at Badin subject to the following guidelines:

1 . The student and his/her parents will meet with the administrative team.

2 . The student shall pursue counseling during the course of the pregnancy. Badin's agency of choice is Catholic Social Services. Other arrangements may be made with the approval of the principal.

3 . The pregnancy shall be carried to full term. The young woman shall be under a doctor's care and no artificial means may be employed to terminate the pregnancy before full term.

4 . Pregnancy requires that the lives of the students involved begin to take a different course. For that reason, the students' activities will be limited to the academic day for the duration of the pregnancy. They may NOT participate in any clubs, sports or extra-curricular activities.

5 . Parenting students may not bring their child to school or to other Badin functions.

6 . Other considerations as may be deemed appropriate by the principal.

Married students - The decision to retain or expel a married student should be made by the principal only after all interested parties have been consulted. Each occurrence calls for an individual decision based upon the principles of christian charity, and should take into account the common good and the welfare of all the students.

School Buses

The school will discipline any student for misconduct on any school district buses. Students must bring a note from a parent/guardian to ride home with another student. A bus pass will be issued. Students are not permitted to ride another school district's bus.

School Closings/Delays

Information on late starts or closings can be heard on WMOH AM (1450) and other local stations.

School-sponsered Activities off School Grounds

The school has the right to discipline any student for misconduct at athletic contests or other activities in which Badin is involved.

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