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ARCHBISHOP PATRICK JOHN RYAN (1831-1911)Archbishop Ryan, born in Tipperary, Ireland, came to St. Louis, Missouri, where hewas ordained by Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick. The young Irish clergymanserved in St. Louis as priest and bishop until 1884 when Pope Leo XIII appointedhim as the sixth bishop of Philadelphia. Like his predecessors, Archbishop Ryan val-ued Catholic education, expanding the school system and its support by the parishes;Roman Catholic and Hallahan High Schools opened during his term. BlessedKatharine Drexel turned to him for help in establishing the Sisters of the BlessedSacrament, and orphans found shelter in the homes he set up for them. ArchbishopRyan’s love of learning, his wit and wisdom overflowed in his eloquent speeches athome and abroad.HISTORY OF ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOLArchbishop Ryan High School merged the Girls’ and Boys’ division in September,1989, to become a coeducational high school. Ryan had opened in 1966 as co-insti-tutional with separate administration and faculty for each side. A transitional year,1988-89, introduced some combined classes and a single administration with Rev.Leonard Stunek, OFM, as principal. The North and South sides converged.Ryan was the twenty-eighth archdiocesan high school, the sixth begun by JohnCardinal Krol, who continued the tradition of furthering Catholic education in thePhiladelphia archdiocese. The 35-acre tract on Academy Road accommodates a spa-cious school building and outdoor athletic fields as well as parking areas. The originaldesign by architects Dagit Associates eased the merger; the central shared facilities ofauditorium, library media center, and chapel serve the coeducational student body.Ryan draws students mainly from these parishes: St. Albert the Great, St. Anselm,Christ the King, St. Christopher, St. Katherine of Siena, St. Martha, MaternityBVM, and Our Lady of Calvary. Some students from other parishes take the optionof open enrollment to attend Archbishop Ryan High School.

PHILOSOPHY OF ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOLArchbishop Ryan High School, a Catholic coeducational secondary school, strives toeducate its students through a comprehensive curriculum within a Catholic milieu.United in faith and goals, the faculty endeavors to teach as Jesus did so that the stu-dents become contributing members in the communities of faith, of knowledge, ofservice. A balance of spiritual, intellectual, social, personal, and physical activities inte-grates a solid system of values as a foundation for life.

OBJECTIVESConscious of the mission to the students and families of the Greater Northeast sec-tion of Philadelphia and to the Church and the world, the staff of Archbishop RyanHigh School aims:1. to proclaim the Gospel message by providing opportunities for worship2. to integrate religious values in daily life by supporting an atmosphere of mutual

caring3. to offer a curriculum that stimulates and challenges students to the extent of their

potential4. to help students develop a true sense of their own and others’ worth5. to cultivate a sense of beauty through appreciation of the arts6. to develop the social graces through a range of activities involving personal inter-

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7. to foster attitudes of responsible citizenship – local, national, global8. to promote knowledge and practices conducive to physical and emotional

well being9. to instill a respect for productive labor that benefits the individual and society10. to provide a variety of guidance services – personal, college, career11. to keep open lines of communication among students, parents, and faculty.POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATIONArchbishop Ryan High School admits students of any race, color, sex, nationaland ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally madeavailable at the school. Similar policies apply to the school staff. The school doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin in theadministration of its educational policies, its admission policies, or in any school-administered program.SCHOOL MINISTRYThe philosophy of Archbishop Ryan High School commits the entire staff ToTeach As Jesus Did. Therefore, the School Ministry Team interacts with other fac-ulty members in assisting students to integrate Christian values in daily life andto promote an atmosphere of genuine caring and hospitality within the schoolcommunity. Our goal is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to foster thespiritual growth of each student. The team provides opportunities for the recep-tion of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, daily prayer, liturgical cel-ebrations, retreats, personal interviews and participation in Peer Ministry.Students and faculty are welcome in the School Ministry Office located in thenorth first floor corridor. We are always willing to listen and help. We urge par-ents to inform the School Minister of any situation affecting the spiritual life oftheir sons and daughters, which would assist the Minister to be of greater serv-ice. Confidentiality is assured. Prayer requests may also be directed to this office,and we promise to support our Ryan families especially in times of need. Call215-637-1800: Ext. 249

TUITIONTuition for students in the secondary schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphiais $4,140.00 for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. Families with two or more students inArchdiocesan high schools pay full tuition for two students, thus when three ormore students in the same family are in high school at the same time, eachreceives a discount. If your tuition account does not reflect this discount, pleaseprovide the Business Office with a list of the students’ names, their grade andhigh school. The family rate discount does not apply to students in parish schoolsor in private high schools.Archdiocesan parishes also pay an assessment to help maintain the secondaryschools. Parents must pay a supplemental tuition fee of $900.00 if the student isnot Catholic, or if the student is a Catholic of another rite, or if the family is notregistered in any parish, or if in the judgement of the pastor, the family is notpracticing the faith or contributing to the Church according to their means. Aparish is to provide two letters of warning prior to making a decision to haveCatholic students charged supplemental tuition.

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VOLLEYBALLPre-SeasonAugust 25 Masterman ASeptember 3 Lycoming Tourn. ASeptember 7 St. Basil ASeptember 9 Hallahan HSeasonSeptember 13 Cardinal Dougherty ASeptember 15 McDevitt HSeptember 20 Kennedy-Kenrick HSeptember 22 Archbishop Wood ASeptember 24 St. Basil HSeptember 27 St. Huberts HOctober 1 Haverford Tourn. HOctober 5 Central HS HOctober 6 Cardinal Dougherty HOctober 11 McDevitt AOctober 13 Kennedy-Kenrick AOctober 18 Archbishop Wood HOctober 20 St. Huberts APlayoffs

1st RoundSemi’sFinals

LACROSSE SCHEDULESeasonMarch 23 Cardinal Dougherty AMarch 29 Archbishop Wood HApril 5 LaSalle HS HApril 7 Father Judge AApril 11 Conwell Egan AApril 13 North Catholic HApril 19 Cardinal Dougherty HApril 21 Archbishop Wood AApril 28 LaSalle HS AMay 3 Father Judge HMay 5 Conwell Egan HMay 9 North Catholic APlayoffsMay 12 Quarter FinalsMay 16 Semi FinalsMay 19 Finals

GOLF SCHEDULESeasonMarch 20-21 Cardinal Dougherty AMarch 23-24 Cardinal O’Hara AMarch 27-28 Archbishop Wood HMarch 30-31 Hallahan HS AApril 3-4 St. Joe Prep AApril 6-7 Roman Catholic AApril 10-11 Little Flower AApril 12-13 Neu/Goretti AApril 17-18 Kennedy-Kenrick AApril 20-21 Father Judge HApril 24-25 St. Huberts HApril 27-28 Conwell Egan HMay 1-2 Archbishop Carroll HMay 4-5 Mons. Bonner HMay 8-9 LaSalle HS HMay 11-12 North Catholic HMay 15-16 McDevitt HS A

ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULESBOYS’ TENNIS

April 3 Roman Catholic A

April 5 Mons. Bonner A

April 7 Archbishop Carroll H

April 10 Cardinal Dougherty H

April 12 St. Joe Prep A

April 19 Archbishop Wood A

April 21 Father Judge H

April 24 LaSalle HS H

April 26 Cardinal O’Hara A

May 1 Quarter Finals

May 3 Semi Finals

May 8 Finals

GIRLS’ TENNISSeptember 6 St. Basil HSeptember 8 Prendergast ASeptember 13 Cardinal O’Hara HSeptember 15 Conwell-Egan ASeptember 20 St. Huberts HSeptember 21 Nazareth ASeptember 22 Cardinal Dougherty HSeptember 27 Archbishop Carroll AOctober 4 Prendergast HOctober 6 Cardinal O’Hara AOctober 11 Conwell-Egan HOctober 13 St. Huberts AOctober 18 Cardinal Dougherty AOctober 20 Archbishop Carroll HOctober 27 Semi-Finals A. AsheOctober 28 Semi-Finals A. AsheNovember 3 Championship A. Ashe

BASEBALLApril 3 McDevitt AApril 6 LaSalle HS AApril 10 North Catholic HApril 13 Conwell Egan AApril 17 Archbishop Wood HApril 20 Father Judge AApril 24 Cardinal Dougherty HApril 27 McDevitt HMay 1 LaSalle HS HMay 4 North Catholic AMay 8 Conwell Egan HMay 11 Archbishop Wood AMay 15 Father Judge HMay 18 Cardinal Dougherty A

GIRLS’ SOFTBALLApril 4 Kennedy Kenrick AApril 6 Archbishop Wood HApril 11 Conwell Egan HApril 13 McDevitt AApril 17 St. Huberts AApril 20 Cardinal Dougherty HApril 27 Kennedy Kenrick HMay 2 Archbishop Wood AMay 4 Conwell Egan AMay 9 McDevitt HMay 11 St. Huberts HMay 16 Cardinal Dougherty A

2005 - 2006 COLOR GAMES/SPIRIT EVENTSFall Sports Spirit Day October 11Halloween Spirit Day October 28Homecoming Spirit Day November 23Spirit Christmas Carol Contest December 22Winter Sports Spirit Day January 10Color Games begin January 30Spring Sports Spirit Day April 5

2005-2006 SPIRIT DAYASSEMBLIES

Freshman and Sophomores . . . . . Boys GymJuniors and Seniors . . . . . . . . . . AuditoriumIntroductionFight Song and Pep BandRecognition of Season AthletesMotivational SpeakerRecognition of Season AthletesCheerleading SquadRecognition of Activities AwardsStudent SpeakerAlma Mater

GOLF

Played in the Spring.Play is open to both

boys and girls.Tryouts in early Spring.Schedule will be posted.

Coach is Fr. Rene

BOYS’ VARSITY SOCCERAugust 27 Souderton HS (Scr) AAugust 30 Council Rock HS (Scr) HSeptember 1 Roman Catholic HSeptember 6 Cardinal O’Hara HSeptember 8 St. Joe Prep ASeptember 10 W.C. Henderson ASeptember 13 Kennedy-Kenrick A

Catholic LeagueSeptember 15 Cardinal Dougherty HSeptember 17 Lansdale Catholic ASeptember 20 LaSalle HS ASeptember 23 McDevitt ASeptember 27 Archbishop Wood ASeptember 30 North Catholic AOctober 4 Conwell-Egan HOctober 7 Father Judge AOctober 11 Cardinal Dougherty AOctober 14 LaSalle HS HOctober 18 McDevitt HOctober 21 Archbishop Wood HOctober 25 North Catholic HOctober 28 Conwell-Egan AOctober 31 Father Judge H

PlayoffsNovember 5 Quarter-FinalsNovember 12 Semi-FinalsNovember 19 ChampionshipAlumni Game to follow

BOYS’ FRESHMAN SOCCERSeptember 10 St. Joe Prep ASeptember 20 Holy Ghost ASeptember 22 LaSalle HS ASeptember 24 Roman Catholic HSeptember 26 Archbishop Wood HSeptember 28 St. Joe Prep HSeptember 29 North Catholic HOctober 1 LaSalle HS AOctober 5 Holy Ghost HOctober 6 Father Judge HOctober 10 Conwell-Egan AOctober 13 LaSalle HS HOctober 17 Roman Catholic AOctober 20 Archbishop Wood AOctober 24 North Catholic HOctober 27 Conwell-Egan HNovember 1 Father Judge A

GIRLS’ SOCCERAugust 26 Great Valley AAugust 29 Lansdale Catholic HAugust 31 Nazareth HSeptember 2 St. Basil HSeptember 7 St. Huberts HSeptember 9 Kennedy Kenrick ASeptember 12 Cardinal Dougherty HSeptember 16 Conestoga HSeptember 19 McDevitt HSeptember 20 Peddie School ASeptember 22 Archbishop Wood HSeptember 26 Conwell-Egan ASeptember 29 St. Huberts AOctober 1 Little Flower HOctober 3 Kennedy Kenrick HOctober 6 Cardinal Dougherty AOctober 10 Archbishop Carroll HOctober 13 McDevitt AOctober 17 Archbishop Wood AOctober 20 Conwell-Egan APlay-OffsOctober 26 Quarter-FinalsOctober 29 Semi-FinalsNovember 6 Finals

BOYS’ JV SOCCERAugust 27 Souderton HS AAugust 30 Council Rock HS HSeptember 1 Roman Catholic HSeptember 6 Cardinal O’Hara HSeptember 8 St. Joe Prep ASeptember 10 W.C. Henderson ASeptember 13 Kennedy-Kenrick H

Catholic LeagueSeptember 15 Cardinal Dougherty HSeptember 17 Lansdale Catholic ASeptember 20 LaSalle HS HSeptember 23 McDevitt ASeptember 27 Archbishop Wood ASeptember 30 North Catholic AOctober 4 Conwell-Egan HOctober 7 Father Judge AOctober 11 Cardinal Dougherty AOctober 14 LaSalle HS AOctober 18 McDevitt HOctober 21 Archbishop Wood HOctober 25 North Catholic HOctober 28 Conwell-Egan AOctober 31 Father Judge H

ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES

TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPSAlthough tuition continues to be an excellent value as compared to the tuition in otherdiocese and in private schools, we realize that it puts a serious strain on some budgets.In order to assist families in providing for a Catholic school education, the TuitionAssistance Program (TAP) has been established.Parents seeking financial aid must complete a TAP application by April 1 of the previ-ous school year, submitting the required forms to verify income, and a $15 non-refund-able fee payable to the Tuition Assistance Program. The application process is notintended to intimidate, rather, it ensures that the amount of aid given to each family isobjective and that as many needy students as possible receive help. Tuition assistanceapplications are available in the Business Office. Families currently receiving tuitionassistance must reapply each Spring for the next school year.If you receive a scholarship or grant, it will be allocated to the student’s account eachmonth beginning in July and ending in April. You are responsible for paying the netamount due each month to keep your tuition account current. If the student withdrawsduring the year, the full amount of the grant or scholarship will not be credited to thestudent account; the amount will be pro-rated based on the time the student has beenenrolled.TUITION LOANSThe school’s Business office can provide information on how to apply for educationloans, which provide eligible borrowers with up to the cost of education includingtuition, fees and related expenses. Your interest rates and loan fees are based on yourcredit history. You may also wish to talk to your bank or credit union to see if they willprovide you with a loan.

FEESIn addition to tuition, the school has the following fees:

AmountRegistration Fee $195.00 per studentSchool Fee $260.00 per studentGraduation Fee (Paid by Seniors) $195.00 per studentRyano and Lottery Drive $60 for 3 Cards per studentMandatory Fundraisers $40 Lottery per studentAthletic and Music Fees/Drama Fee As required by the activity

TUITION PAYMENTSTuition payments may be made by mail, in person, or through direct debits to your bankaccount. For payments by mail, please note the student number on your check and write“Attention: Business Office” on your envelope, please include payment coupon.Tuition may be paid in full in July, in half payments in July and December, in quarterpayments in July, September, December and February; on in ten monthly installments.Monthly installments are due on the 15th of each month beginning in July and end-ing in April. If the tuition account is not up-to-date by the 15th of the month, a latefee of $10 will be charged to your account.Checks should be made payable to Archbishop Ryan High School. Please provide sep-arate checks for any fees since these are deposited into the school’s account. Checksmay not be post-dated. No personal checks are accepted after May 1 for payment of asenior’s tuition or fees. In addition, a $25 fee will be charged for any personal checkreturned by the bank for non-sufficient funds. If a second check is returned for non-sufficient funds, the school may accept only a certified check, money order, or cash.Receipts are given for all tuition paid in-person. If you are paying by mail and wish tohave a receipt, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Parents interested in having tuition debited directly from their checking or savingsaccount should request an application from the Business Office.TUITION REFUNDStudents who leave school prior to April 1, either voluntarily or because of a violationof school policies, receive a pro-rated refund if they have paid tuition in advance ofthe transfer. No refunds will be given after April 1 of the school year, since theresources have been allocated for the student’s education. The school fee is non-refundable.In the event of a withdrawal, scholarships and grants are pro-rated in the same man-ner as tuition.DELINQUENT TUITIONAccording to Archdiocesan policy, delinquency in payment of tuition and fees has thefollowing results:

• No student will be permitted to start a new school year with any outstanding balance from a previous year; exceptions to this policy mayonly be granted by the Office of Catholic Education in consultation with the President of the high school.

• Students may not begin the second semester unless they have made the first five monthly payments for the year. Exceptions to this policy may only be granted by the school president.

• Students may be dismissed for non-payment of tuition. Seniors who have not fully met their financial obligations may not participate in graduation ceremonies and may not be granted a diploma.

• Students may not attend a class dance (Senior Prom, Junior Prom,Sophomore/Freshman dance) unless they are current in their tuition payments.

• Students may not purchase a class ring.• Transcripts may not be released for students who are not current in their

payments.• Final reports may not be released if there is an outstanding balance.• Rosters for a new school year may not be released unless all tuition for the

previous school year and the school fee for the new school year have been paid.• Delinquent Tuition accounts may be turned over to a third party collection

agency.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRSArchbishop Ryan High School is accredited by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvaniaand the Middle States Association. The program of studies conforms to current rec-ommendations of the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the PhiladelphiaArchdiocesan Office of Catholic Education.The Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs oversees the four-year program ofcourses that prepares students for college, business, and health services careers. Thecourse catalog published each year details course selections, state requirements, tracksystem, and quality points.

GROUPING OF STUDENTSHomeroom Grouping: The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) assigns homeroomsalphabetically by a student’s last name in each grade level. The letter A identifies seniors;B, juniors; C, sophomores; D, freshmen.The number after the letter indicates the section.

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GIRLS’ BOWLINGDecember 2 St. Monica Tourn. ADecember 9 Neumann-Goretti HDecember 14 Hallahan ADecember 16 Cardinal O’Hara HDecember 21 Prendergast HJanuary 4 Conwell Egan AJanuary 6 Archbishop Carroll AJanuary 13 Little Flower AJanuary 18 St. Huberts HJanuary 20 Neumann-Goretti AJanuary 25 Hallahan HJanuary 27 Cardinal O’Hara AFebruary 1 Prendergast AFebruary 3 Conwell Egan HFebruary 8 Archbishop Carroll HFebruary 15 Little Flower HFebruary 17 St. Huberts APlayoffsFebruary 24 QuartersFebruary 28 Semi’sMarch 4 Championships

BOYS’ BOWLINGDecember 13 Archbishop Wood HDecember 15 Conwell Egan HDecember 20 LaSalle HS ADecember 22 Father Judge AJanuary 3 North Catholic AJanuary 10 Cardinal Dougherty HJanuary 17 Archbishop Wood AJanuary 19 Conwell Egan AJanuary 24 LaSalle HS HJanuary 26 Father Judge HJanuary 31 North Catholic HFebruary 7 Cardinal Dougherty A

PlayoffsFebruary 14 First RoundFebruary 16 Quarter-FinalsFebruary 21 Semi-FinalsFebruary 25 Championship

BOYS’ SWIMMINGDecember 15 Mons. Bonner HDecember 21 Roman HJanuary 4 St. Joe Prep AJanuary 11 Archbishop Carroll tbaJanuary 18 Father Judge HJanuary 24 LaSalle HS AFebruary 9 Archbishop Wood AFebruary 15 Cardinal O’Hara HMarch 4 & 5 League Championship

GIRLS’ SWIMMINGDecember 12 Archbishop Carroll ADecember 19 St. Huberts HJanuary 2 Prendergast AJanuary 9 Archbishop Wood HJanuary 16 Little Flower AJanuary 23 Cardinal O’Hara AJanuary 30 Neumann/Goretti H

Easterns AChamps A

FIELD HOCKEYAugust Lower Moreland AAugust 31 Nazareth ASeptember 2 St. Basil HSeptember 7 Morrisville HSeptember 9 Washington ASeptember 12 Northeast HCatholic LeagueSeptember 14 Kennedy-Kenrick ASeptember 16 Prendergast HSeptember 19 Pennington ASeptember 21 Archbishop Wood ASeptember 23 Cardinal O’Hara ASeptember 28 St. Huberts HSeptember 29 Conwell Egan HOctober 3 Peddie School AOctober 5 Little Flower HOctober 7 Archbishop Carroll AOctober 10 Bristol HS HOctober 12 McDevitt HPlay-OffsOctober 22 Quarter-FinalsOctober 27 Semi-FinalsNovember 2 PCL Championship

SENIORS VARSITY MATHLETESContest 1 10/3 Conwell-Egan Circles, right triangles, rations, similarityContest 2 11/7 McDevitt Factoring, inequalities, abs.value, quads, complex nosContest 3 12/12 Nazareth Functions: domain, range, composition, inverseContest 4 1/9 Ryan Coordinate and analytic geometryContest 5 2/13 St. Hubert Exponents/Logs (calculator permitted on team round)Contest 6 3/13 Judge Trigonometry (calculator permitted on team round)Archdiocesan Championship 4/10 - Ryan - 3:30 p.m.Catholic-Public Championship 4/24 - Holy Ghost Prep - 3:00 p.m.Moderators Meeting May 2 (Tues) - Holy Ghost Prep (Spiritan Hall) - 4:00 p.m.

ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULESBOYS’ BASKETBALLPre-Season

Malvern Prep (Scr) HHaver-C.R. (Tri-Scr) H

December 2 Mons. Bonner HDecember 5 Reading Cent. Cath. HDecember 9 Holy Ghost ADecember 11 West Catholic HDecember 13 Pennridge ADecember 16 Germ. Academy ADecember 17 Tournament ADecember 20 Penn Charter ADecember 22 Cardinal O’Hara ADecember 27 Widener XMAS ADecember 29 Tournament ACatholic League ScheduleJanuary 2 Father Judge AJanuary 6 Cardinal Dougherty HJanuary 9 Conwell-Egan HJanuary 13 LaSalle HS AJanuary 16 North Catholic AJanuary 20 McDevitt HJanuary 23 Archbishop Wood HJanuary 27 Father Judge HJanuary 29 Cardinal Dougherty AFebruary 3 Conwell-Egan AFebruary 10 LaSalle HS HFebruary 12 North Catholic HFebruary 17 McDevitt AFebruary 19 Archbishop Wood APlayoffsFebruary 25 Q-FinalsFebruary 28 - March 1 Semi’sMarch 4 Finals

BOY’ FRESHMAN BASKETBALLJanuary 2 Father Judge AJanuary 6 Cardinal Dougherty AJanuary 9 Conwell Egan AJanuary 13 LaSalle HS HJanuary 16 North Catholic HJanuary 20 McDevitt AJanuary 23 Archbishop Wood AJanuary 27 Father Judge HJanuary 30 Cardinal Dougherty HFebruary 3 Conwell Egan HFebruary 10 LaSalle HS AFebruary 13 North Catholic AFebruary 17 McDevitt HFebruary 20 Archbishop Wood H

MARCHING BAND SCHEDULEOctober 8 Upper Dublin HS at

Ft. Washington, PAOctober 15 Wissahickin HS at

Ambler, PANovember 5 Coatesville, PA at

CoatesvilleNovember 12 Championship

GIRLS’ BASKETBALLO’Hara/C. Rock H

November 26 St. Basil (Scr.) HDecember 2 Nazareth Academy HDecember 5 Little Flower ADecember 9 Neumann/Goretti ADecember 13 Prendergast HDecember 16 Germ. Academy ADecember 17 Make-A-Wish Tourn. ADecember 20 P. Charter HDecember 27 Wildwood A

Thru X-Mas Tourney ADecember 30 Classic AP.C.L. ScheduleJanuary 3 McDevitt HJanuary 8 Tip-Off (Carroll) TBAJanuary 10 St. Huberts AJanuary 12 Kennedy Kenrick AJanuary 17 Conwell-Egan HJanuary 20 Cardinal Dougherty AJanuary 24 Archbishop Wood HJanuary 26 McDevitt AFebruary 3 St. Huberts HFebruary 7 Kennedy Kenrick HFebruary 9 Conwell-Egan AFebruary 14 Cardinal Dougherty HFebruary 16 Archbishop Wood APlayoffsFebruary 20 Q-FinalsFebruary 21 Q-FinalsFebruary 24 Semi-FinalsMarch 3 Championship

GIRLS’ FRESHMAN BASKETBALLDecember 3 Prendergast HDecember 7 St. Huberts ADecember 10 Cardinal Dougherty HDecember 14 Hallahan ADecember 17 Archbishop Carroll HDecember 21 Little Flower AJanuary 4 Cardinal O’Hara HJanuary 7 Archbishop Wood AJanuary 14 Prendergast AJanuary 18 St. Huberts HJanuary 21 Cardinal Dougherty AJanuary 25 Hallahan HJanuary 28 Archbishop Carroll AFebruary 1 Little Flower HFebruary 4 Cardinal O’Hara AFebruary 8 Archbishop Wood H

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEES2005-2006

$60.00 Cheerleading$120.00 Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse,

Swimming, Tennis$155.00 Cross Country, Indoor Track,

Outdoor Track, Volleyball$185.00 Field Hockey, Soccer$210.00 Baseball, Basketball, Softball$240.00 Football$240.00 Marching BandNo refunds will be permitted for athletes who quit the

team once the team selection process is complete.

3Ability Grouping and Track System: Ability grouping in major subjects aims to stim-ulate groups and individuals to excel in using their particular gifts: to accustom superi-or students to intense mental activity, to relieve students with less ability from embar-rassment by their peers, and to adjust the curriculum to the individual’s needs.The vari-ety of courses offers each student the opportunity to work according to his/her ability.The core of required subjects at each level insures the student of the credits necessaryfor graduation.Tracking permits students to achieve at their level. Course selection at the beginning ofsecond semester is a joint concern of the student, the teachers, and the parents. TheGuidance Center also involves itself in helping students to choose courses wisely.Ability grouping follows this system of tracks:Track

5 – Special classes for advanced placement (AP)1 – (HONORS) College Preparatory classes for students of high ability2 – College Preparatory classes for above-average students3 – College Preparatory and general classes for average students4 – Basic secondary school classes leading to a high school diploma0 – Credit and grades, no quality points, course counts for honors

For track placement in grades 9 through 12, the OAA reviews student classroomachievement, standardized test results, and teacher recommendations. Student per-formance in a subject can lead to an adjustment in track placement. Admission to Track5 and some Track 1 courses requires departmental approval.

STUDY HABITSStudents grow in responsibility and self-assurance through consistent intellectual pur-suits during four years at Ryan. The learning process continues throughout life; goodhabits formed in school empower a person to master new skills and concepts as need-ed or desired. The OAA strongly recommends that students do not hold jobs duringthe school year, a formative time best spent studying and becoming involved in schoolactivities.Classroom: During class time the student concentrates on the material presented, asksquestions, participates in discussion, completes tasks, takes tests. Good study habitswhet the appetite to learn, to see relationships, to make judgments, to express informedopinions, to fire the imagination.Homework: During two hours or more of study at home in a quiet atmosphere, thestudent reviews the work taught in class and completes in good order the reading andwriting and projects assigned. The student has paper, pens, books, and other materialsready for use; s/he budgets time for each subject as well as for long-term assignments.The nature of certain assignments requires extending study time beyond two hours.Students in Honors sections usually allot three hours for their study each day. At home aswell as in class, the student grows in the powers of concentration as s/he becomes moreresourceful. The teachers’ suggestions about how to study a particular subject are a goodguide. The use of outlines aids understanding and retention.Study Hall: A student may be assigned to Study Hall on his/her roster in first to seventhperiod for preparation or review of academic work.This time does not eliminate study athome.Library Media Center: Students can expand their understanding of a subject by reading

several sources related to the topics being studied.GRADUATIONAcademic Requirements: Each student takes a minimum of 24 planned courses for creditin grades 9-10-11-12. Required subject credits are: 4 in Religion, 4 in English, 3 inMathematics, 3 in Science, 3 in Social Studies, .5 in Physical Education, .5 in HealthEducation.The other 6 or more credits are electives. Students take 6 subjects each year andmust pass each course selected. Seniors who meet these standards with passing grades onthe final report are eligible to receive a diploma.The Valedictory speech will be given by the Senior who is ranked cumulatively first in theclass at the end of the first semester marking period.The Salutatory speech will be selected by competition. All seniors are eligible to submitspeeches for evaluation by a faculty committee selected by the Administration of the school.Participation in Commencement Exercises: Participation in the commencement exercisesin an archdiocesan high school is a privilege not a right. Only those students who have com-pleted all the requirements for a diploma may participate in the commencement exercises.Students shall be excluded from participation in the commencement exercises for:

1. a scholastic failure in any subject(s) on the final report card, the student will receivea diploma after clearing the failure(s), a maximum of three, in the ArchdiocesanSummer School;

2. a failure in conduct on the final report or a major breach in the school’s disciplinary code;

3. excessive absences, the student would have to attend the Archdiocesan Summer School for their lowest grade in order to receive their diploma;

4. a failure to fulfill financial requirements (which include tuition, senior fees andschool fees), a diploma is not received until after payment is made in full, transcripts arenot issued until all financial obligations have been cleared.ACADEMIC HONESTYPolicy and Consequences

The purpose of this Archbishop Ryan High School policy is to encourage amature attitude toward learning, to establish a moral academic atmosphere, and todiscourage illegitimate aid in examinations and assignments.

Cheating is defined as using or attempting to use, give or attempting to give,obtaining or attempting to obtain products or prepared materials, information rel-ative to a quiz or examination or other work that a student is expected to do aloneand not in collaboration with others.

Plagiarism (copying) of themes or other written work shall also be consideredan infraction of this code.

If a student is thought to be cheating, point solely determined by the instruc-tor, the grade for the material in question can be zero (0) if the teacher feels that azero (0) is warranted. If further action is deemed necessary, the matter will bereferred to the Office of Academic Affairs.

ABSENCEIt is recommended that a student have phone numbers of friends to contact forassignments when s/he is absent. Students are responsible on their return to reportto the teachers to make up missed tests and quizzes. Students with excessiveabsences may be sent to summer school.

VARSITY FOOTBALLAugust 26 Bensalem (Scr) A

Pre-Season

September 2 Pennsbury ASeptember 9 Neshaminy ASeptember 17 Archbishop Wood H

PCL Schedule

September 23 Mons. Bonner ASeptember 30 St. Joe Prep AOctober 7 Roman Catholic HOctober 16 Cardinal O’Hara AOctober 22 North Catholic AOctober 29 LaSalle HS HNovember 4 Father Judge HNovember 24 Washington A

PlayoffsQuarter Finals

Semi FinalsP.C.L. ChampionshipP.C.L. Championship

JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALLAugust 26 Bensalem (Scr) ASeptember 12 Neshaminy HSeptember 26 Mons. Bonner HOctober 3 St. Joe Prep HOctober 10 Roman Catholic AOctober 17 Cardinal O’Hara HOctober 24 North Catholic HOctober 31 LaSalle HS ANovember 7 Father Judge ANovember 21 Washington H

FRESHMEN FOOTBALLSeptember 16 Archbishop Wood HSeptember 24 Mons. Bonner ASeptember 30 St. Joe Prep AOctober 8 Roman Catholic HOctober 14 Cardinal O’Hara AOctober 22 North Catholic AOctober 29 LaSalle HS HNovember 4 Father Judge H

2005-2006 COLOR GAMESJanuary 30 Academic Bowl History

Lunch BasketballJanuary 31 Academic Bowl Science

Lunch Spelling BeeFebruary 1 Academic Bowl Fine Arts

Lunch Ultimate Dodge BallFebruary 2 Academic Bowl Foreign Languages

Faculty/Student Games - HomeroomFebruary 3 Academic Bowl Mathematics

Talent Show 6:00 p.m AuditoriumFebruary 6 Academic Bowl English

Lunch VolleyballFebruary 7 Academic Bowl Theology

Battle of the Bands 6:00 p.m. Aud.February 8 Academic Bowl Health, Phy Ed, Sports

Freshman & Sophomore GymGames H.R.

February 9 Academic Bowl Computer SciencesLunch Cookie Eating Contest

February 10 Faculty Academic BowlFebruary 13 Lunch Bingo ContestFebruary 15 Junior & Senior Gym Games - H.R.

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STUDENT ABSENCE NUMBER 637-2247 BELL SCHEDULE ON INSIDE BACK COVER

“A” SCHEDULE

Senior AssessmentsSpecial Schedule

Bacculereate Mass 7:00 p.m.Cathedral of St. Peters & Paul

SPECIAL SCHEDULESeniors Only

SAT I & II

NO CLASSES

Graduation Day

CommencementCeremony 11:00 a.m.

Villanova University

“A” SCHEDULE SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Semester Exams

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Semester Exams

“D” SCHEDULE

Semester Exams

NO CLASSES

Faculty Day

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Juniors Only

Closing Mass

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Sophomores Only

Closing Mass

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Freshmen Only

Closing Mass

Fourth Quarter Ends

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Extended Absence: Parents of students absent for more than ten consecutive daysmust contact the OAA to arrange for makeup work. Materials are returned andupdated periodically during the time of convalescence.Homebound Instruction is available to students for a variety of reasons includingillness, injury, or chronic disability. The parent(s)/guardian(s) of a student onlong-term absence must contact the school nurse for a Homebound application.Homebound/Hospital services consist of 3 to 5 hour sessions per week. Theteacher instructs the student in all curricular areas. A parent or other responsibleadult is present in the home at the time of the teacher’s visit and provides satis-factory teaching conditions – light, heat, cleanliness. The School Nurse recom-mends students for homebound instruction and is the case manager for studentson homebound instruction. Any student on Homebound instruction is not per-mitted to participate in any school activity.Vacations: The school discourages family vacations that prevent a student fromattending classes. Students absent because of a family vacation are accountablefor all work missed; but teachers have no obligation to give extra help, advanceassignments, or make up tests. Do not schedule vacations during quarterlyassessments.

EVALUATIONReport Cards are issued four times each school year: November, February, April,June. Students receive the reports in all four quarters. Reports are also mailed tothe home for each of the four quarters. Students earning first and second honorsreceive honor cards after their reports.Parent-Teacher Meetings are scheduled after report periods; all parents are wel-come. A parent of a student who fails one or more subject is obligated to attendthese meetings or contact the teacher directly. If problems arise at any time, par-ents are urged to contact the teacher; teachers also may request a parent interview.At the September “Back to School Night,” parents follow the student roster tolearn the expectations of individual instructors.

GRADES AND REPORT CARDSFirst Quarter: based only on 1st quarter workSecond Quarter: based only on 2nd quarter work

First Semester: 1st quarter, .5; 2nd quarter, .5;- Honors are based on semester grades.

Third Quarter: based only on 3rd quarter workFourth Quarter: based only on 4th quarter work

Second Semester: 3rd quarter, .5; 4th quarter, .5;- Honors are based on final grades.

FINAL: 1st semester plus 2nd semester divided by 2* All semester courses earn quality points with the final report. They are not used

with the grade average.ASSESSMENTQuizzes, oral or written, may be given frequently to check on the student’s retention,comprehension, and progress in a specific area of study.Tests or Assessments, at least three each quarter, enable the instructor to evaluate the

students’ comprehension and progress. Projects, written or oral, provide for in-depthresearch and applications. Departments schedule test days to avoid overloading stu-dents on any one day.Assessments - Quarterly assessments encompass the work of the quarter. The gradeis averaged in with the other grades for the quarter to arrive at a quarterly grade.CYCLES AND TEST DAYSThe 6-Day Cycle promotes continuity in class preparation and instruction.Whenevera holiday or longer vacation interrupts the cycle, classes resume with the next day ofthe cycle.Test Days are arranged to space the number of tests on one day. Departments maychoose one of the following two days in a cycle for testing.Religion 2,5 Mathematics 3,6 Business 1,4English 3,6 Science 2,5 Art 2,5Social Studies 1,4 Language 1,4 Health 3,6HONORSHonors are calculated for first quarter, first semester, third quarter, and final grades.An incomplete or unsatisfactory grade in any subject renders a student ineligible forhonors.First Honors: a grade average of 90 with no grade lower than 85Second Honors: a grade average of 85 with no grade lower than 80Notices of Unsatisfactory Work, issued in each marking period, indicate poor per-formance and warn of possible failure on the report card. Parents sign the failurewarning notice which the student returns to the instructor. A student may be passingat the time of issuing failure warnings but performs so poorly for the remainder of thequarter that she/he fails. Seniors’ warnings of second semester academic or conductfailures are mailed to parents four weeks prior to the closing of final grades. Parentssign and return the warning and meet with the teacher upon request. A seniorwho earns a failure warning for the second semester may not receive baccalaure-ate or graduation materials (invitations, caps and gowns) until the teacher certifiesthat the senior has achieved a passing grade.

FAILURE OF AN ACADEMIC SUBJECTThe passing grade is 70; the college recommending grade is 80. A student who failsany major subject(s) on the final report is not promoted to the next grade unless s/heremoves the failure(s) by successfully repeating the subject(s) in summer school. Twoor three academic failures in major subjects incur academic probation for the follow-ing year. Students who do not comply with summer school attendance and regula-tions are dropped from the Archdiocesan Secondary School System.

ACADEMIC PROBATION AND FAILURESStudents with three academic failures on the final report may be dismissed. Studentswith two academic failures on the final report are on probation the following year. Ifthat following year shows two or more failures on the final report, the student is liableto dismissal. Before a decision on dismissal, the Assistant Principal for AcademicAffairs reviews the student’s records and submits a recommendation to the Principal.

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Senior FailureWarning Week

Senior Prom Seating Lunch Periods

AP English/Lang. 8:00 am

Cash only payment for seniors

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AP Statistics 8:00 am

“A” SCHEDULE

AP Calculus 8:00 am

Respect Life Day #2

Grade School Spring Concert

“A” SCHEDULE

AP English Lit 8:00 am

Chasity Day 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Academic Board

AP U.S. History 8:00 am

Senior Prom7:30pm - 1:00 am

$200 - Wyndam Franklin Plaza

SAT I & II

Alumni Car Show

Student Art show6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Underclass Failure

Warning Week

AP Biology 8:00 am

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AP Government andPolitics 8:00 a.m.

“A” SCHEDULE

High School SpringConcert

“A” SCHEDULE “D” SCHEDULE

Department Meeting

Spring Dance 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm $30

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Crowning of Mary 2 sessions

Underclass Honors Convocation,7:00 pm - Aud.


Faculty Meeting


School Picnic

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Solemnity of theAscension of the Lord

Holy Day

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Principal Holiday #2

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Memorial DaySchool Holiday

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Senior AssessmentsSpecial Schedule

Senior Honors Convocation7:00 p.m.

Senior Social 9-10:30 p.m.

Last Yearbook Distribution

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ACTIVITIES AND ACADEMICSAny student who fails two or more subjects in the 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, 1stsemester, or 3rd quarter may not participate in school-related activities the follow-ing academic quarter, in order to focus time and attention on studies. Moderatorsand coaches may not reinstate a student into an activity until passing grades on thefollowing report card remove the suspension and the Assistant Principal forAcademic Affairs approves the reinstatement. Students with early dismissal andtwo or more failures lose the early dismissal privilege and report to study for thefollowing quarter. Students with final failures forfeit the privilege of early dismissalfor the following year.RANKINGStudents are ranked within their classes using current and cumulative methods.Ranking is done only on the first semester and final report.

Current: The student’s rank for a particular yearCumulative: The student’s rank for all high school years combined

Method: Quality points are assigned for a particular grade average with-in a trackfor each course. Quality points are totaled and divided by the number of credits tocalculate class rank. This quality point average determines a student’s rank.Students who take more than 5 credits receive an adjustment for carrying an addi-tional credit load. Quality Point and Credit Adjustment Tables are listed in theannual Course Selection book.

DRIVER EDUCATIONA course in Driver Education is offered each semester by arrangement with theGuidance Office.

SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERThe School Library Media Center is a computerized network system where stu-dents use on-line searching to access databases including books, magazines, andencyclopedias. The hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 1 hour after school.

STUDENT ACCESS TO NETWORKED INFORMATION RESOURCES

Acceptable Use Policy (Provisional)Purpose: Computers are a valuable tool for education and one of this school’s purpos-es is to encourage the proper use of computer related technology including theInternet. Students and all users of computer technology have a responsibility to usethese tools properly and in accordance with policy below:Goals: To provide a variety of electronic tools to help students and teachers develop theability to evaluate and synthesize information from a variety of sources and enablethem to work effectively with various computer/communications technology.To encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills which will be needed in thisincreasing electronic and global society.Responsibilities of User: With right of access comes the responsibility to use thesource both correctly and wisely. Access to the Internet for instance, may mean thatsome material found will not meet guidelines set in our Acceptable Use Policy.Monitoring and controlling all such material is impossible. The school will makeevery effort to discourage the appearance of such material. However, the opportuni-ties and information made available by the Internet make it necessary to provide

access in order that our students can take advantage of the many resources on theinformation superhighway.General Guidelines for use of the Internet:

• All users are required to take simple Internet training (how to sign on, log off, etc.) from the computer coordinator or his/her designee.

• Only students with a signed Internet Acceptable use policy on file may use the school’s computers to access the Internet.

• Use of the stations is limited to those who have a clear need for research,with a teacher assignment to back it up. Use will be limited if necessary.

• Transferring copyright material to or from a diocesan school without express permission of the owner is a violation of Federal Law. The user is deemed responsible to see that this doesn’t occur.

• Use of electronic mail and other Internet facilities to harass, offend, or annoy other users is strictly forbidden.

• E-mail accounts through the school’s computer may be restricted.• Any attempt to circumvent system security, guess passwords or in anyway

gain access to secured resources is forbidden.• Use of the Internet for commercial gains or profits is not allowed from an

educational site.• Users will not move, repair, reconfigure, modify or attach external devices

to the systems.• The system operator has the right to monitor all activities.• Additional rules and restrictions may be added at any time.

Violations:Violations of these rules will be dealt with by the administration of the school as viola-tions of the Code of Conduct.STUDENT RULES FOR COMPUTER USE1. For reasons of personal safety, students will NEVER post personal contact

information about themselves or other people. This may include address,telephone number, school address, etc.

2. Students will not access material that is profane or obscene (e.g. pornography) or that advocates illegal acts, violence or discrimination towards other people.

3. Students will not plagiarize works they find on the Internet. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as if they were one’s own.

4. Students will not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude or threatening language.Nor will they through means of the Internet, harass or annoy any other users.

5. Students will not knowingly or recklessly post false information about a persons or organizations.

6. Students will not make deliberate attempts to disrupt computer systems, or destroy data by spreading computer viruses or by any other means. These actions are illegal.

7. The illegal downloading of copyrighted software for use on home and school computers is prohibited.Violation of these rules may result in any or all of the following:- Loss of Internet access- Disciplinary or legal action by the school or other involved parties.

8. The school or the Archdiocese of Philadelphia reserves the right to amend this policy.

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Lenten Assembly

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Spring Sports SpiritDay HR


Junior Dance 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

$10

Department Meeting

Lunch with EasterBunny - Field Hockey

Fundraiser 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Holy Week Mass Junior/Senior

Report Card Distribution

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Holy Week Mass Freshman/Sophomore

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close of school day

Holy Thursday Good Friday HOLY SATURDAY

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Classes resume

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Parent TeacherMeeting

6:30-8:30 p.m.

“D” SCHEDULE

School Play 7:30 p.m. $10

Faculty Meetings

Class of 1986 (20 Year Reunion)

Archdiocese CYOSpeech

Championship


School Play2:00 p.m. $10

“A” SCHEDULE

Ring Distribution


Ring Mass7:00 pm - Aud.


Last Day for Seniors to pay by check

Class of 1976 (30 Year Reunion)

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STUDENT SERVICESSchool Policies: The administration, faculty, and student body embrace a common goal: the stu-dents’ spiritual, academic,and social growth through four years at Ryan.Student regulations artic-ulate the code of conduct that creates an atmosphere conducive to the individual’s achievement.The Assistant Principal for Student Services, with the support of all at Ryan, implements thecode of conduct.Contractual Agreement: This handbook constitutes a contract of the school with parents andstudents. School jurisdiction in academics and behavior is detailed in the handbook but not lim-ited to it. Additional policies developed by the Ryan administration are equally binding. Schooljurisdiction is not limited to school hours or school property.A student at Archbishop Ryan HighSchool is considered a student 24 hours a day. Any behavior in which the school reputation maybe affected falls under school jurisdiction; this includes any fighting or misconduct that involvesArchbishop Ryan students. Students involved in behavior contrary to school policy or schoolphilosophy are subject to the same academic and disciplinary policies that regulate the school dayand the school grounds, including the possibility of expulsion.The School and the Law: An unlawful act taking place on or off school property may result insuspension or expulsion, as well as police involvement in addition to penalties from the court. Ifa student is presently attending or applying to Archbishop Ryan High School, and is found guiltyof a juvenille or adult crime, and is reported to the school administration, the student is liable fordismissal from Ryan or may be refused admission.Drug and Alcohol Violations:Any student under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or in posses-sion of drugs and alcohol are automatically suspended for three days. The penalty is 25 demeritsplus 15 days detention. If retained, the student must faithfully participate in the Shalom Programand the Student Assistance Program (SAP). All recommendations from the (SAP) program upto and including a substance rehabilitation program must be followed if the student is to remainin school. A second violation warrants review for dismissal. Any student involved in the selling,dis-tributing or passing on of drugs, including alcohol will be expelled from school and arrested dependingon the situation.The Administrative staff and the Student Services staff may randomly search thepersonal possessions and lockers of students or any student suspected of having contraband:weapons, drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or other objects or substances outlawed by eitherschool policy or criminal code. If a student resists the search, guilt is presumed and the existingpenalties applied.At school sponsored activities such as: athletic competitions, socials,dances and proms, the schoolwill employ at its discretion the use of alcohol testing devices. Students will be randomly checkedas well as any student who gives a staff member or chaperone reasonable suspicion of being underthe influence of alcohol. Alcohol testing devices will also be utilized during the school day if astudent gives reasonable suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol. if a student resists thetest, guilt is presumed and the existing penalties applied.If a student is presently attending or applying to Archbishop Ryan High School, and is foundguilty of a juvenile or adult crime,and is reported to the school administration, the student is liablefor dismissal from Ryan or may be refused admission.Search Policy: To protect the safety and welfare of students and school personnel, school author-ities may question and search a student and may seize any illegal, unauthorized, oar contrabandmaterials discovered in the search. Searches conducted by school authorities may include, but notlimited to, utilization of certified drug detection dogs or any devices used to protect the health,safety and welfare of the school population. A student’s refusal or failure to permit such searchesand seizures as provided in this policy will be considered grounds for disciplinary action.Violations With Aggravating Circumstances: Certain types of student behavior are beyond thenorm of student behavior as covered by the school policies.These would include but not be lim-ited to: violent behavior, terroristic threats (whether written, verbal or via computer), thefts oflarge amounts of money or items, thefts from faculty or staff, public drunkenness or drug use ator associated with school activities or behavior outside of school that is scandalous to the reputa-tion of the school. At the discretion of the administration, these types of behavior will result in

dismissal from school and in certain situations the involvement of the police. In the event the stu-dent is retained, in addition to suspension, demerits and detentions, the student will be subject toadministrative review and may also be subject to: an immediate failure in conduct,discipline sum-mer school, immediate removal from teams and extracurricular activities, no participation insocials, dances or proms. If the student is a senior, s/he may lose the right to graduate in publicwith the class.Extra-Curricular Activities: The school sponsors athletic competitions, plays, field trips, socials,dances, proms, clubs, and other activities for the students’ social development. Irresponsible or dis-ruptive behavior at any school event renders a student liable to disciplinary action. If a studentcomes to a school event under the influence (drugs/alcohol), or behaves irresponsibly, s/he will notbe permitted to attend school events such as socials, dance or proms for the remainder of the year.Senior Prom and Junior Dance Code: All students are expected to dress appropriately for theseevents. Dresses/gowns that are considered too revealing (as determined by the Assistant Principalfor Student Services) will not be permitted to participate in these events. Parents/guardians will becontacted to come and pick up the student(s). If there is any question about a gown or dress beingappropriate the student should stop in to the Office of Student Services with a picture of thegown/dress and get it approved prior to the event.No student or their escort are permitted to book or reserve hotel rooms for the night or day aftera dance or prom.Student Conduct Failures: A student who fails conduct may not participate in sports, proms,Student Council, National Honor Society, and other school activities.Those who fail conduct onthe final report attend summer sessions at Ryan to further student understanding of responsibil-ity and social interaction.The Office of Student Services informs those involved about the hours,dates, and fees. Students who fulfill the summer session requirements clear the failure but remainon conduct probation for the next year. Students with failures in conduct who do not attendConduct Summer School are not permitted to return to Ryan.Student Pregnancy: At the discretion of the Assistant Principal for Student Services, a studentwho becomes pregnant will be permitted to stay in school and remain in classes as long as thefollowing conditions are met:1. Parents must contact the Guidance Director as soon as they learn of the

pregnancy in order to arrange an interview.2. A note from the obstetrician must be on file with the school nurse.3. If enrolled in physical education, the student will be excused from the regular

program for the duration of the pregnancy and for as long after the birth of the baby as the obstetrician deems necessary. Special projects and written work may be required.

4. The student must participate in a counseling program which includes the CORA Lifeline Program. This will be determined by the Guidance Director.Parents may also be required to attend family counseling.

5. The suggestion of the obstetrician will generally be respected regarding school attendance. Once the student is near her expected delivery date, the Academic Affairs office will be contacted for assignments.

6. The school uniform must be worn. Modifications may be made on an individual basis as directed by the Office of Student Services. Students may not wear sweatpants, warmup pants, sneakers or flip flops.

7. The student may return to school as soon as the obstetrician deems it advisable. A note must be provided before being readmitted. Excessive absence during this time may seriously hinder the student’s academic success.

8. The student must continue to attend counseling and support groups as deter-mined by the Guidance Director. Fathers who attend parochial schools mustattend counseling.

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“A” SCHEDULE

ASH Wednesday

“A” SCHEDULE

Mandatory SeniorParent Meeting

7:00 p.m.

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Academic Board

Sophomore Dance 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm $30

Swimming PCLChamps Prelims

Swimming PCL Finals “A” SCHEDULE “A” SCHEDULE “A” SCHEDULE

Junior CourseSelection due

“A” SCHEDULE

Kairos #4

“D” SCHEDULE

Department Meeting

Kairos #4

SAT I & II

Kairos #4

St. Patrick’s DayParade - Irish

Chapter

Kairos #4


Junior GraduationPictures Begin

“B” SCHEDULE

Freshman/SophomoreCouse Selection Due

40 Hours Devotion

“A” SCHEDULE

40 Hours Devotion

“D” SCHEDULE

Set up for SpringCraft Show

Faculty Meeting

Spring Craft Show9:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

both Cafs.

Alumni Assoc. Communion Breakfast

9:30 - 12:00

“A” SCHEDULE

Reconciliation

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Senior In-School Retreat Day

NO CLASSES 9 - 10 - 11

“A” SCHEDULE

Bloodmobile #2

“A” SCHEDULE

Reconciliation

NO CLASSES

Faculty Retreat Day

Mother/Son Dance7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

$50 per couple

Archbishop RyanInvitational

7th Grade Spelling Bee 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Auditorium


Third QuarterAssessments

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IN CLASS

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Class of 1996 Ten Year Reunion

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7Abortion: Upon learning that a student has procured or assisted another in procuringan abortion, the principal meets with the student and the parents.The student is referredfor counseling to an appropriate support service.The principal attempts to handle eachmatter in a spirit of Christian compassion. The principal and others who learn of anabortion treat the matter confidentially to the extent possible. Only the persons con-cerned at the school, at counseling services, and at the Office of Catholic Educationhave a reason to know. When public scandal or the student’s failure to participate incounseling, or other circumstances warrant, the principal may dismiss the student ortake other fitting action.HARASSMENT PROHIBITEDHarassment in any form is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated. Any perva-sive, unwelcome action, physical, verbal or written, which has the effect of disrupting thenormal and appropriate activities of a teacher, student, staff member or anyone withinthe school community, is prohibited by this policy.Harassment because of a person’s sex, race, age, national origin or disability is particu-larly egregious. Accusations of such harassment will be thoroughly investigated andappropriate sanctions will be imposed on individuals found to have violated this policy.Sexual harassment can result from unwanted sexual attention, sexual advances and com-ments or requests for sexual favors. Examples include:

1. Threatening adverse action if sexual favors are not granted;2. Promising preferential treatment in exchange for sexual favors;3. Unwanted physical contact;4. A pattern of offensive remarks such as unwelcome comments about

appearance or clothing, obscene jokes, sexually explicit or offensive language;5. Display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures;6. Unwelcome notes, e-mails and other communications that are sexually

suggestive.Any student who feels s/he has been subjected to harassment should bring the matterpersonally to the immediate attention of the Assistant Principal for Student Services. Ifthe student is uncomfortable for any reason discussing the matter with the AssistantPrincipal for Student Services, the student should report it to the Principal.All allegations of harassment will be investigated promptly and in as confidential a man-ner as possible. When warranted, appropriate action will be taken, up to and includingdismissal.Retaliation in any form against anyone for making a complaint under this pol-icy or for participating in an investigation is strictly prohibited. Any retaliation shouldalso be reported pursuant to this policy and is itself a cause for disciplinary action.A copy of the Harassment/Sexual Harassment policy is on file in the Principal’s office.DRESS CODEStudents are expected to be clean and well groomed at all times.The Assistant Principalfor Student Services is the final judge of violations of the dress code and hair-style code;the Assistant Principal also sets the time for seasonal code changes., Regulation schoolclothing is purchased at Flynn and O’Hara’s, 10905 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA19154 (215) 637-4600.1. Students are to come to school and leave school in full uniform unless they

have been involved in after school activities. No one is to change clothes in a school corridor at any time. No one is to change into street clothes beforeleaving the building; this includes anyone going directly to work. Change your clothes at work.

2. Shirts and blouses are tucked into the pants/skorts (not rolled over or worn outside).3. If a student has a serious reason for not wearing the full school uniform on a

given day, he/she must bring a note that morning from parents or doctors. If

the situation is long term, a note must be on file from the doctor or parent. The Assistant Principal for Student Services assigns the details of substitute dress.

4. Sneakers or athletic shoes may not be worn. If the student isunable to wear the school shoe, another dress shoe must be worn and a note must be on file from the doctor or parent. Boots of any kind, sandals, flip flops and other casual shoes are not acceptable. Sneakers for Gym class are wornonly in the Gym, and only for the gym class itself - no time before andno time after.

5. Students in Physical Education class wear the uniform determined by the Physical Education Department staff.

6. The Assistant Principal for Student Services defines the dress of the day for students on field trips.

7. Extreme hair styles or hair dyes are not permitted for any student, male or female : no extreme hair dyes, no shaved heads, (nothing less than a #2 blade used) no ponytails on gentlemen. Girls may not wear excessive jewelry; only one pair of earrings (no hoops of any size), no chokers, metal chains or strings around the neck, wrist or ankles; fingernails of moderate length and color, no lip liners, glitter, eye shadow, mascara or extreme makeup.

8. No visible tattoos are permitted on any student.No visible body piercing ispermitted on any student (except for one pair of earrings for the ladies) This includes piercing of the tongue, eyebrows, lips and nose.

9. A student who violates the dress or hair code receives demerits and maybe excluded from school until the situation is corrected.

Ladies’ Dress Code All Freshmen wear the regulation gray school sweater and the reg-ulation black skort (no shorter than 3-4 inches above the knee), white oxford blouse(with only the top button unbuttoned), white, gray or black stockings (no socks ornylons of any kind), and black Eastlander shoes provided by the Trevose Shoe Store.All Juniors wear the regulation black school sweater and the regulation gray gray skort(no shorter than 3-4 inches above the knee), white oxford blouse (with all the buttonsbuttoned), white, gray or black stockings (no socks or nylons of any kind), blackEastlander shoes provided by the Trevose Shoe Store.All Seniors and Sophomores may wear the regulation navy blue school sweater and theregulation khaki skort (no shorter than 3-4 inches above the knee), white oxford blouse(with only the top button buttoned), navy blue or white stockings (no socks or nylonsof any kind), brown Eastlander shoes provided by Trevose Shoe Store.Seniors have the option of wearing the same regulation uniform as the Juniors.Sophomores have the option of wearing the same regulation uniform as the Freshmen.In the fall and spring all four classes may wear a short-sleeved white oxford blouse or aregulation school polo shirt (with only the top button unbuttoned). Juniors andFreshmen may wear white, gray or black knee highs. Seniors and Sophomores may wearwhite or navy blue knee highs. No socks of any kind are permitted. If a tee shirt is wornunder the dress shirt or polo shirt it must be white with absolutely no printing, writingor pictures on it. This includes all students who take gym. The Eastlanders are a sturdyshoe and will support orthotics, therefore, sneakers will be neither acceptable or neces-sary.Gentlemen’s Dress Code All Freshmen wear the regulation gray school seater and theregulation black dress pants purchased at Flynn and O’Hara’s (no casual pants such asDockers or multi-pocketed pants are acceptable); long or short sleeve white oxford shirtwith all the buttons buttoned, school tie properly tied at the top of the collar, dress socks,

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MandatoryRaiders/Ragdolls

Spectacular Lottery Drive Drawing #1

Senior Graduation Speeches Due!

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

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“D” SCHEDULE

Academic Board

Student Social 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm $7


“A” SCHEDULE

Report Card Distribution

6-13 NHS Friendship Day Sale

“A” SCHEDULE

Kairos #3

“B” SCHEDULE


Spectacular Lottery Drive Drawing #2

Kairos #3

Junior Course Selection

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Parent/Teacher Meeting

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Kairos #3

“D” SCHEDULE

Department Meetings



Spectacular LotteryDrive Drawing #3

Freshman/Sophomore CourseSelection Assembly


Faculty Meeting

Freshman Dance N. Café

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. $30

Archdiocesan Band 12-9 p.m.

RCA CheerleadingCompetition

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.N/S Caf. & Gyms

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Vocation DayFreshman/Sophomore

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MIddle StateImplementation Meeting

Alumni Fashon Show 8-11 pm

Monte Carlo Night6:00 pm N. Caf

Alumni Assoc. Fashion Show

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Failure Warning Week

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Graduation SpeechesSubmissions

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belt and black Eastlander shoes provided by the Trevose Shoe Store.All Juniors wear the regulation black school sweater and the regulation gray dress pantspurchased at Flynn and O’Hara’s (no casual pants such as Dockers or multi-pocketedpants are acceptable); long or short sleeve white oxford shirt with all the buttons but-toned, school tie properly tied at the top of the collar, dress socks, belt and blackEastlander shoes provided by the Trevose Shoe Store.All Seniors and Sophomores may wear the regulation navy blue school sweater and theregulation dress khaki colored pants purchased at Flynn and O’Hara’s (no casual pantssuch as Dockers, Dickies or multi-pocketed pants are acceptable); long or short sleevedress white oxford shirt with all the buttons buttoned, school tie properly tied at the topof the collar, dress socks, belt and brown Eastlander shoes provided by the Trevose ShoeStore.Seniors have the option of wearing the same regulation uniform as the JuniorsSophomores have the option of wearing the same regulation uniform as the Freshmen.All students in the Fall and Spring wear either the white school polo shirt or the shortsleeve dress oxford shirt (with the tie). If a tee shirt is worn under the dress shirt or poloshirt it must be white with absolutely no printing, writing or pictures on it.This includesall students who take gym. The Eastlanders are a sturdy shoe and will support orthotics,therefore, sneakers will be neither acceptable or necessary.Pants are worn at the waist (with belt) and break at the top of the shoe; no shirt sleevesrolled up; no earrings,no chokers; metal chains or strings around the neck,wrist or ankles,no metal chains hanging from pockets; no visible tattoos; hair no longer than the top ofthe collar and not below the eyebrows; clean shaven - no beards, mustaches, go tees, nosideburns below the bottom of the ear; no spiked hair or hair carvings. No boy may dyeand/or frost his hair. Anyone who does may be excluded from class and/or suspended.ENTRANCE AND DISMISSALStudents enter the building through the doors in the back of the cafeteria or the front door ofthe North Lobby (where they would proceed directly to the cafeteria). At the 7:25 warningbell, students move to the upper floors. Students go promptly to their lockers and to home-room without loitering or congregating in the corridors. For safety and traffic flow, studentswho come by car are dropped off and picked up in the back of the building. After 7:40 a.m.,students enter only by the North Wing lobby and must stop at the Attendance Office for alate slip. School officially begins at 7:40 a.m. If a student has not been to his/her locker, hungup coat, gotten books, etc. before he/she goes to homeroom, he/she is late for school and mustbe sent for a late slip. No student is to leave homeroom to go to a locker. Every student is toremain in homeroom for prayers, the pledge of allegiance and for all announcements unlessthey receive an official request form from an office.This includes the homeroom representa-tives who must pick up the homeroom mail before 7:40 a.m. Demerits are issued for lateness.Anyone with excessive lateness may receive demerits for cutting morning classes.After the last class of the day (2:25 p.m.), students leave the school and its grounds. No stu-dents are allowed above the first floor of the building without the supervision of a teacher ormoderator. Students waiting after dismissal must wait at the first floor North or South lobby.If a student with a free eighth period is scheduled for an after-school activity, s/he waits in theassigned area and may not be in the halls. A student who ignores these directives will be givendemerits.ABSENCEDaily attention and interaction in class are essential in the learning process. Makeup workafter absence is less effective than presence for a lesson and discussion. Parents allow a son ordaughter to miss school only because of the student’s illness or a serious family emergency.

Vacations are scheduled for other than school days.On each day of a student’s absence the parent or guardian calls the school prior to 9:30 a.m.An answering machine, (215) 637-2247, records the message (if you cannot get through dial(215) 637-1800 ext. 207) which must include:

1. Student’s name2. Homeroom section3. Reason for absence4. Name and relationship of caller

If no call is made, the student responsible to inform the parent, receives a demerit.ADMITTANCE AFTER ABSENCEA student who is absent more than three (3) consecutive days; a student who has seen a doc-tor or a student who has had a contagious infection brings in a doctor’s certificate. The stu-dent deposits the form(s) in the absence box in the Attendance Office before the end of theschool day. Doctor’s certificates for an absence must be turned in within one (1) week of thestudent’s return to school. Doctor’s certificates will not be accepted after this time period. Astudent with negligent or excessive unexcused absences (22 or more days) may be required toattend the Academic Summer School Program for their lowest grade.Early Dismissals:Early dismissal is effective after fourth period;before this,a student is markedabsent for the day.A parent may request early dismissal for a serious reason.The written requestincludes the student’s name, section, student number, date, time, and reason for dismissal.Thenote gives a phone number where a parent can be contacted to verify the request. The studentmust bring the note to the Office of Student Services before homeroom begins. Same dayrequests via telephone, will only be granted in extreme emergency situations. Every attemptmust be made to schedule doctors’ and other appointments for off-school hours.Messages for Students: The Office of Student Services receives many requests via phone todeliver messages to students during the school day. Due to the overwhelming amount of tasksthat have to be handled, we cannot honor these requests unless it is a true emergency situa-tion.Late for Class: The classroom teacher issues detention to a student late for class. If a studentis 15 or more minutes late, s/he is considered to have cut the class.Excused Classes: Students excused from class for school activities obtain assignments inadvance from the teachers whose classes are missed.Out of Bounds: Students may not loiter or congregate in front of the school near the drive-ways, nor by the Chapel or flagpole area, nor behind the garage in the rear of the school, noralongside or behind the pool building on Academy Road.Instructor Absence: If a teacher has not yet arrived three minutes after the bell to start class,a student goes to the OAA to report the absence. Students continue working in class untilthey are informed about the remaining class time. Failure to stay in the classroom results indemerits for cutting.Closed Campus: Students stay on school property from the time they arrive, even if home-room has not yet started,until dismissal.Permission to leave campus for any reason is obtainedfrom the Assistant Principal for Student Services. Only a parent or guardian is allowed toenter the campus to pick up a student. Students from other schools are not permitted on cam-pus. Outsiders are not allowed on or near the campus; students who converse or fraternizewith them are subject to 5 demerits.School Security: Students are not permitted to open locked doors in the building to admitvisitors. Only Main Office aides, directed by the office staff, may do this service at the NorthLobby.Change of Address: Students report change of address, parish, and/or phone number to theOAA as soon as possible. If this change means that a student no longer lives with his/her par-ents or legal guardian,both the parent and the person now taking the place of the parents meetwith the Assistant Principal for Student Services.

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Spectacular Lottery DriveDrawing #4

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REGULATIONS OF THE SCHOOL DAYCourtesy: Students show unfailing respect in their words, actions, and attitudes to fac-ulty, staff, custodians, volunteers, themselves, and other students. The school setsexpectations to safeguard the way Ryan people treat one another.Corridor Courtesy: At change of class, students keep to the right and leave the centeropen for faculty and guests. Standing in groups blocks traffic; students move quicklyand quietly without screaming, pushing, or running. During class time, no student maybe in the hall unless s/he has a hall pass from an authorized staff member.Homeroom: Students must be in assigned seats when the homeroom bell sounds.Students respond reverently to morning prayer, salute the flag with respect, and listenattentively to announcements. Students are not to leave homeroom for any reasonunless they receive a request slip from a particular office and they are to report at thetime given on the request slip. Students are to attend to personal business, e.g. tuitionpayments, demerit problems, during their lunch periods, not during homeroom.School Property is treated with care. Students are responsible for desks, lockers, andequipment assigned; damage is reported to the Office of Student Services. Failure toreport damages makes the student liable for demerits and fines. Students guilty of van-dalism and graffiti may incur demerits, fines, suspension, expulsion.Assemblies: Students move quietly to their assigned places in the auditorium. A speak-er approaching the microphone is a signal for the audience to be silent. At Liturgyin the auditorium the students maintain a prayerful reverence. General disorder atan assembly may result in detention on the day following the infraction.Cafeteria: Seniors and Juniors use the North Cafeteria; Sophomores and Freshmen, theSouth Cafeteria. Students are expected to show good table manners at lunch. The cafe-teria is the only area in the building where eating and drinking are permitted. All stu-dents must be back in the cafeteria for the last ten (10) minutes of the period. Studentsare seated in silence when the moderator says grace two minutes after the start of thelunch period. Each group is responsible for the cleanliness of its table and the floor; bothareas are cleaned prior to the last ten minutes of the period. If a student is asked to cleanan area, s/he does so without question or comment. Students stay in the cafeteria for thewhole period unless they have a pass for an appointment in the first-floor office wing.Students use the lavatories at the end of the corridor near the gym. Students are not per-mitted to congregate outside the cafeteria in the hallways.Students who do will be issueddemerits. Students are not permitted to go to their lockers during their lunch periods.Chewing Gum is not permitted in school.Contraband: Students may not bring to school firearms, pellet guns, BB guns, knives, orother weapons or objects commonly used as weapons. Weapons are confiscated and notreturned. The student is subject to demerits, suspension, expulsion, or arrest as recom-mended by the Assistant Principal for Student Services. In addition to weapons, toys andother unsuitable objects are not permitted in school: radios, tape recorders, beepers, lasers,cigarettes, lighters, matches, reading material not connected to studies, magic markers,and pens.These are considered contraband and are confiscated. Possession and/or use ofalcohol and drugs are forbidden.The school may, at its discretion, employ the use of K-9officers and their dogs in order to employ safety, order and discipline in the school.Cell Phones: Students are permitted to bring cell phones into the building, however, theymust be turned off upon entering the building. Students are not permitted to make calls orreceive calls during the school day (time entering the building until 2:25 p.m.) on their cellphones. In emergency situations we would allow students to call parents/guardians froman office or the school would contact the parent or guardian directly. If you have an emer-gency and you need to contact your son or daughter, you can call the Student ServicesOffice at (215) 637-1800 ext. 207 or the Main Office at (215) 637-1800 ext. 200.Students whose cell phones are visible, out and/or turned on, are making/receiving phone

calls or text messaging will receive demerits. Their phones will be confiscated and a par-ent will have to make arrangements to pick up their son or daughter’s cell phone. Wecannot allow classes, study halls, cafeterias or hallways to be disrupted by students mak-ing/receiving phone calls, text messaging other people or checking phones for messages.Fighting:Students involved in fighting are suspended from school for three days. Duringthis time they are responsible for all school work. If a test is missed, the teacher is notrequired to give a makeup test. Before being readmitted, the student accompanied byhis/her parent, meets with the Assistant Principal for Student Services.Demerits/Detentions are written up at readmission: a penalty up to 25 demerits plus 15days detention. A second offense warrants review for dismissal. A student who threatensor physically touches a teacher is subject to expulsion. Any female students involved inverbal fights, name calling, using verbal threats, directly or indirectly will receive 10demerits plus 10 days detention.Your School and the Community: Any student acting inside or outside of school in amanner which is alien to our Catholic philosophy or in a way which would cast shameor cause embarrassment to Archbishop Ryan Catholic High School is liable for suspen-sion, expulsion, or both.Your School and the Law: 1. Any student taking part in any unlawful act/criminal viola-tion on or off campus or in any outside community is liable for suspension, expulsion orboth. The police will be involved in criminal violations that occur on campus.2. If a student is presently attending or is applying for admission to Archbishop RyanCatholic High School and is found guilty of a juvenile or adult crime and it is reportedto the school administration, the student is liable for dismissal from Archbishop Ryan ormay be denied admission to Archbishop Ryan.Fire Alarms and Equipment: A student who signals a false alarm or tampers with fireequipment is subject to suspension or expulsion as determined by the Assistant Principalfor Student Services. School time lost by a false alarm is added to the end of the schoolday.Fire Drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an important safety precaution.When the first signal sounds, everyone obeys promptly and clears the building by the pre-scribed route as quickly as possible in absolute silence. Windows and doors in the class-room are closed. Students can protect life and avoid personal injury by following the FireDrill procedure strictly.No one uses the elevator in a fire emergency. At the beginning of the school year, a hand-icapped student reports to the nurse for exit directions. Since fire trucks and equipmentneed access to the building, the pavements and roadways around the building are keptclear.Emergency Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place: In order to safeguard the lives of our stu-dents and staff in case of emergencies inside our school or outside our school, we havedeveloped plans for these emergencies. The staff and students have been informed andthese drills have been practiced. Students must report to their designated homeroom areas inquick,safe and silent manner.Failure to do so can jeopardize the lives of the entire staff andstudent body. Students who do not comply with these directives or disregard directionfrom staff members are subject to demerits and detentions and the possibility of suspen-sion from school.Identification Cards (ID) are to be worn with the proper colored lanyard, around yourneck, every school day from homeroom through eighth period. The safety and securityof every Staff member and student depend on this. ID’s are required for all school busi-ness, late slips, tuition payments, Library and all school events and activities. If lost ormutilated, a new ID is obtained immediately from the Office of Student Services for$25.00. A student without an ID or not wearing their ID is issued a demerit. The IDcard is presented to any staff member upon request without comment or question.Lockers are school property. One locker is assigned to each student by the Office of

Raiders/RagdollSpectacular

Lottery!Drawings:February 1February 8February 15February 22

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Academic Board

Amy Fund

Beef & Beer

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Soccer IndoorTournament

Gym

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Winter SportsSpirit Day HR

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College Financial AidNight Seniors/Parents7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Junior In-School

Retreat

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Faculty Meeting

SAT I & II

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March for Life,Washington DC

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Semester Exams

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Semester Exams

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SAT I & II

Mother/Daughter Dance

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OCE Workshop 8-4 p.m

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Student Services where the numbers and combinations are filed. Students may use onlylocks purchased from the school. Lockers are kept locked; the school is not responsible forlost articles. Students may go to their lockers before and after school, before and after thelunch period (not during the lunch period) or in between class periods if needed. At thestart of the school day students are away from lockers during a class period, includingeighth period.A student who opens or tampers with another’s locker receives demerits.TheAssistant Principal for Student Services may authorize the search of the contents of a lock-er at any time.Nurse: If a student becomes ill in school, s/he obtains a referral slip from the classroomteacher to go to the nurse’s office. Usually, a student would be sent to the nurse’s office dur-ing the last 10 minutes of a class period. If a student’s illness, as judged by the teacher, can-not wait until the last 10 minutes of the period, s/he can be sent to the nurse’s officeimmediately. If a student misses a class or classes, claiming s/he was ill but did not followthe proper procedure, it is considered a cut class or truancy. Girls who have problems of apersonal nature are not permitted to miss class or classes without the direct permission ofthe Assistant Principal for Student Services or the nurse. No student may call a parent ask-ing to be picked up and taken home. This will be treated as a discipline situation and anystudent who leaves the building without official permission may be treated as truant.Public Transportation: Students who create disturbances or damage public vehicles aresuspended or expelled, depending on the violation. Smoking is strictly prohibited on buses.Retreats: Students are obliged to attend retreats offered during the school year. Studentsmay also arrange with the School Minister to make a retreat or day of recollection at cen-ters such as Malvern or the Dominican Retreat Center.Smoking: The government has declared tobacco an illegal substance to anyone under 18years of age. The government and health officials have declared nicotine an addictive sub-stance which endangers the health of the smoker and of those near him/her. Smoking isforbidden in the school building and on school grounds by anyone who is a student atArchbishop Ryan High School. In addition, students are not permitted to smoke withinone block of the school (this includes across the street on Academy Rd.),nor may they carrycigarettes during the school day. Besides the students caught smoking, those in suspiciouscircumstances who possess smoking materials (cigarettes, lighters or matches) will be giventhe same penalty as the smokers. The penalty for smoking in the building and on schoolgrounds is 20 demerits plus 15 days detention. The student must also pay a fine of $50.00made payable to Archbishop Ryan High School. The fine must be paid within 5 schooldays or detentions will be issued. Money from these fines will fund our smoking cessationprograms.Telephone Use: Students, during their lunch periods, may only use the payphones locatednear the first floor bathrooms. Other phones in the building may not be used without per-mission of the Office of Student Services.Textbooks are kept clean and covered. The student’s name and homeroom must be writ-ten on the cover. Students keep a record of the texts they use and the identifying numberthat is checked when the text is returned to the teacher.Visitors report to the Main Office when they enter the school, register, and receive aVisitor’s Pass. Students who wish to invite a friend to visit classes request permission fromthe OAA one week in advance of the planned visit. A roster is issued. Student visitors areexpected to dress appropriately. For the safety of all, students report to a faculty member oroffice any unauthorized person seen around the building. Any person on school grounds orin the building without a pass is trespassing and is subject to arrest and fine.

DEMERIT / DETENTION SYSTEMTeachers may handle discipline problems in a variety of ways.Teachers may issue demer-its and recommend the number of demerits for an infraction. The decision about num-ber rests with the Office of Student Services. For suspension, the Assistant Principal forStudent Services decides the length and the type.All students begin the year with 100 in conduct, a grade reduced by 1 point for eachdemerit incurred. When demerits accumulate the following actions are taken:Demerits10 Parental notification via letter20 Parental interview31 Failure in conduct: student subject to discipline summer school, a parental interview

if one did not already take place, exclusion from Junior dance, Senior prom and pub-lic graduation, student reviewed for dismissal

Parental interview and in or out of school suspension, at any level, may be necessary if sodetermined by the Assistant Principal for Student Services.Demerit Slips list specific violations:Major Violations1. Alcohol 6. Insubordination 11. Truancy2. Drugs 7. Skipping Class 12. Vandalism3. Fighting 8. Smoking in Building 13. Leaving Campus4. Forgery 9. Smoking on Grounds 14. Cut Saturday Detention5. Harassment 10. Suspicious CircumstancesOther Violations15. Cafeteria Violation 24. Corridor Violation16. Car Violation 25. Improper Dress17. Cell Phone Violation 26. Irresponsibility18. Contraband 27. Late for Class19. Cut Private Detention 28. Late for School20. Disrespect 29. Littering21. Disruptive Behavior 30. No phone call for Absence22. Out of Bounds 31. No I.D.23. Profanity 32. Other* Leaving campus/walking out of school will be treated as truancy.* Multiple class cuts will be liable to suspension and/or expulsion.* Repeated truancy will be liable for expulsion.Failure in Conduct imposes attendance at Ryan’s Conduct summer school and places astudent on probation for the following year. If a student violates probation s/he is reviewedfor dismissal.Senior Conduct Failure: Any senior who fails conduct (31 or more demerits) will not beallowed to participate in the graduation ceremonies at Villanova. Seniors who fail conductwill be reviewed for dismissal.Saturday Detention: Saturday Detention is held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00a.m. in the South Lecture Hall for any student who accumulates 5 demerits.When the stu-dent accumulates 5 demerits (regardless of the violation(s), they will be called down to theOffice of Student Services. They will be given a card for Saturday Detention notifyingthem of the date they will serve. This form must be signed by their parent/guardian andgiven to the detention moderator at the Saturday Detention. Any student who cuts aSaturday Detention will receive (5) demerits and will then have (2) Saturday detentions tomake up.Parents will be sent a letter notifying them of the cut detention.All students mustarrange for transportation and if necessary notify their place of employment. NO ONE

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WILL BE EXCUSED FROM SATURDAY DETENTION BECAUSE OFSPORTS OR WORK. Students will not be excused from Saturday Detention except forthe most serious reasons. Any excuse of illness requires that a note from your doctor musthanded in on the Monday after the detention.MOTOR VEHICLES ON CAMPUSTo maintain safety, order, and traffic flow, the Assistant Principal for Student Servicesregulates the use of motor vehicles on campus.Parking1. Employees and students register their vehicles at the Office of Student Services.

Employees receive a permit pass to hang from the rear view mirror. Students pur-chase for $40.00 a parking permit to affix to their rearview mirror.The parking per-mit number will correspond to a specific parking space The parking permits cannotbe shared or traded with other students.Owners of cars without the appropriate passor sticker are notified. If not corrected, the car may be towed.

2. Only visitors may park in the “Visitors’ Parking” spaces. Handicapped parkingspaces are reserved for those who have brought a physician’s note and received a spe-cial permit.

3. Motorcycles and mopeds need a parking permit to use the outside racks on eitherside of the gymnasium.

4. The school is not responsible for the safety of any vehicle or its contents.No Parking areas include roadways, loading zones, crosswalks, grass areas, space within20 feet of a fire hydrant, fire lanes. Vehicles parked in violation of these regulations maybe towed at the owner’s expense. A disabled vehicle is reported to the Office of StudentServices and removed.Driving1. The speed limit on school grounds is 10 miles per hour.2. Drivers obey one-way and stop signs on campus as on streets.3. Students are dropped off and picked up behind the cafeteria.4. Students may not loiter in cars, drive aimlessly around the school grounds, leave the

grounds during school hours.If students violate regulations about driving and/or parking, the Assistant Principal forStudent Services revokes parking privileges and imposes penalties and fines appropriateto the infraction.GUIDANCE CENTERThe Guidance Center seeks to help students understand and accept themselves accu-rately. Counselors encourage students to see the importance of responsible learning in theclasses here as a basis for life now and in the future. Guidance assists the students:1. to know their abilities, aptitudes, interests, and educational needs2. to research educational and career requirements and opportunities3. to discern how to grow personally and socially4. to learn problem solving, decision making, human relations, and goal-setting skills5. to evaluate the impact of school on themselvesInformational Services include resources on the availability of jobs in the workplace andon qualifications for higher education. Upon request, transcripts are issued for a fee.Testing, Measurement, and Appraisal Results are used to give realistic background forpersonal, academic, and vocational counseling.Individual Counseling helps students to help themselves. Individuals identify and seek tomeet their needs for present and future fulfillment. A student is directed in making thetransition from high school to college, vocational school, work, or the military services.

Teachers and parents participate when appropriate.Group Counseling is available to students in specific areas: the use of community andhome services such as social agencies, courts, young people’s organizations,drug and alco-hol rehabilitation. Students with low achievement are instructed in Study Skills and mayrequest to be tutored by a member of the National Honor Society.Shalom, Inc., provides prevention and intervention services concerning drug and alcoholabuse as well as personal development.CORA provides counseling, educational remediation, and speech services. Referrals aremade through the Guidance Director or by calling CORA at 632-9170.Student Assistance Program (SAP) core team have received training in group process,chemical dependence problems, suicide prevention, symptoms of mental illness. Not atreatment process, SAP identifies and refers students for treatment, recovery, and contin-uum of care.The team confers with parents and teachers about interventions to help thestudents.Confidentiality is an important element of counseling; but when a student’s or other’shealth and/or safety is at stake, a counselor’s duty is to reveal information to the appro-priate person.SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICESThe School District of Philadelphia assigns certified school Nurses/ Practitioners andHealth Room Technicians to promote health behaviors so that students can enjoy opti-mal health and academic success. Case finding includes the performing of vision, hear-ing, and growth screenings, physical exams, and managing illnesses and emergencies.Students who become ill may go to the Nurse’s office after obtaining a referral slip fromtheir teacher Health room hours begin at homeroom and continue through to eighthperiod. Usually, a student would be sent to the Nurse’s office the last 10 minutes of a classperiod. If a students’ illness, as judged by the teacher, cannot wait until the last 10 min-utes of the period, s/he can be sent to the nurse’s office immediately. A student with a trueemergency is seen at any time. Health Room hours improve the quality of health care tostudents and decrease the number of distractions in the classroom. Sick or injured stu-dents obtain from the teacher a signed note to take to the Health Room.The Nurse signsthe note, indicating the time the student returns to class. If a student misses a class, claim-ing s/he was ill but did not follow the proper procedure, the class is marked cut or the stu-dent truant.The girls’ Health Room is North 218; the boys’ Health Room is South 210.In an extreme emergency either Health Room may be used.If a student is too ill to remain in school, the nurse notifies the parent/ guardian. A par-ent or other responsible adult designated by the parent picks up the student at the Officeof Student Services. A student ill enough to go home may not leave school unescorted.No student on his or her own, may call a parent and arrange to be picked up. Only thenurses or Student Services personnel may notify parents to pick a student up. Violationsof this rule will be considered a discipline matter and demerits may be issued.Students are not permitted to carry any medications, including Tylenol or Advil.Studentswho require daily medications during the school day must contact the nurse to obtain thenecessary form to be completed by the doctor or advanced practice nurse. Medicationmust be in the original container with the pharmacy label in place. Short-term medica-tion, including over-the-counter medication, must be sent to the nurse in the originalcontainer with a note from the parent/guardian indicating the time of the most recentdose given at home. The note specifically requests the nurse to give the next scheduleddose. The school nurse or designee administers the medicine.Parents are encouraged to call the nurse to discuss health concerns of their son or daughter.

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Academic Board

SAT I & II

Alumni Lunch with Santa 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

N. Cafe

NHS Induction Mass

2:30 p.m.

Aud.

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Ring Orders

Parents’ AssociationChristmas Gathering

7:00 p.m.

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Ring Orders

Tri M Music Honor SocietyInduction 1:30 p.m.

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Induction CeremonyNational Language

Honor Society 8th Period - Chapel

NO CLASSES

Solemnity of theImmaculate Conception

Kairos Retreat #2

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Department Meetings

Kairos Retreat #2

CheerleadingRegional Competition7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

N/S Caf & Gyms

Kairos Retreat #2

Soccer BanquetTownsend Room

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Kairos Retreat #2

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Advent Reconciliation

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Advent Reconciliation

Advent Assemble - HR

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Sophomore In-School

Retreat Day

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Faculty Meeting

Last Day for PieOrders

CHRISTMAS DAY

Second Annual RyanChristmas

Mass/Concert

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Advent/Christmas

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Advent/Christmas

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GROUP TRAVEL AND STUDYThe school system takes no official position of encouraging or discouraging programsfor student travel outside the school year, nor does it evaluate the various agencies offer-ing travel and study opportunities.The following regulations limit study and travel programs:1. No diocesan high school and no department, or extra-curricular activity of a dioce-

san high school or a school-related organization may sponsor, organize, or conducta travel and study program for students or for teachers on its own or in conjunctionwith another sponsoring school or group during the school year or during the sum-mer.

2. The diocesan high schools assume no responsibility of any kind for students or fac-ulty members who participate in such programs.

3. No faculty member or student may be excused from school to participate in suchprograms, regardless of sponsorship.

4. Any faculty member who wishes to organize a travel or study program apart fromregular school time does so as a private individual and not in a capacity as a mem-ber of a diocesan high school faculty.Parents and students must be made aware thatsuch programs are not sponsored by the school.

5. An announcement of summer study and travel programs abroad may be posted inthe school with the consent of the Principal. All other information is given and allarrangements are made outside the school directly with the sponsoring agency orindividuals. Specifically, no school personnel may announce or encourage partici-pation in such a program in the classroom.

STUDENT AFFAIRSThe activities program is designed to develop the leisure, recreational, social, and emo-tional elements in a student’s life. Clubs in curriculum areas expand the students’ intel-lectual pursuits.The Assistant Principal for Student Affairs coordinates all areas of student activities.The Assistant Principal for Student Affairs has the following responsibilities:1. Arrange assembly programs2. Schedule the use of the auditorium3. Publish monthly and annual calendars in conjunction with the Administration4. Authorize daily homeroom announcements submitted on the previous day5. Give or refuse permission for display and placement on school premises of public-

ity from outside the school6. Confer with moderators of clubs to avoid conflict in scheduling curricular and

extra-curricular activities7. Organize proms, dances, graduation, class ring purchases, and school play ticketsSki Trips/Cruises: Archbishop Ryan High School does not sponsor ski trips or cruisesat any time. Students are not permitted to advertise or collect for such trips.Collections: The collection of money by anyone for any purpose is explicitly forbiddenwithout the permission of the Principal.Fees and Failures: Only a student with fees paid up to date and with no conduct fail-ures may buy tickets for the Junior Dance or Senior Prom. Only seniors who have paidall fees, including graduation, and have no failures in academic subjects or conduct

receive caps, gowns, and graduation tickets.Posters and Handbills: Students are not permitted to display or distribute materials onschool premises without the permission of the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs,who decides where these posters may be displayed or handbills distributed. No signs orposters may be hung with duct tape.Publications: Work on the school publications develops creativity in writing, photogra-phy, organization, and teamwork. The staffs learn the responsibility of meeting dead-lines, the sense of service to the school community, and the satisfaction of the complet-ed book or newspaper.The Review, the school newspaper, records school happenings and reports on comingevents. The staff, open to freshmen through senior years, aims to develop journalisticskills.The Sentinel, the school yearbook, chronicles the school year. Staff, editors, and moder-ator fulfill specific functions independently,work out the sections cooperatively, and sub-mit sections of the book to the publisher periodically.Prom/Dance Policy: Each student presents a signed parental permission form beforebuying a prom/dance ticket. All tuition payments must be up-to date before tickets arepurchased. The Office of Catholic Education mandates that students be in school onthe day of the prom/dance; no tickets are held for students who are absent.There are norefunds for tickets. No one attending the affair is permitted to leave the area until theend of the prom/dance. Parents are asked to read carefully the letter sent home aboutthe prom/dance.Escorts for proms/dances are subject to approval by the Administration and must adhereto school policy. Students who have been dismissed or transferred because of violationsof the discipline code or the drug/alcohol policy may not be permitted to attend.Theseindividual cases will be reviewed and a decision will be made. Students dismissed forpossession of weapons, distribution of drugs, theft, fighting, threats or harassment willautomatically be banned from proms and/or dances.The Assistant Principal for StudentServices has the right to refuse admission at the door to guests/escorts who have notbeen granted prior approval.Archbishop Ryan High School does not sponsor nor encourage any activities before orafter a prom/dance. Students are forbidden to advertise or collect money on schoolpremises for any event of this nature. A student who promotes such activities is not per-mitted to attend the prom/dance and is subject to disciplinary action. Parents arereminded of the serious legal consequences of personally sponsoring such activities.Holiday Pass Policy:Holiday Passes are earned through student fundraisng efforts.Thefollowing are “Black-Out” Dates when the passes MAY NOT be used:

• the last two weeks of any marking period• Retreat Days

Holiday passes expire May 1, 2006.

ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL SERVICE PROJECT*Starting with the Class of 2007Students of Archbishop Ryan High School will demonstrate a greater commitment tocivic, Christian and moral responsibilities by participating in a service program that willtotal four (4) hours by their graduation.

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“A” SCHEDULE

Color Games Shirt Contest Begins

All Souls MassSenior - Aud. - HR

All SaintsHoly Day

NO CLASSES

Thanksgiving Piesale Begins


Academic Board

Student Social 8-11 S Gym

Class of 1990 Fifteen Year Reunion

SAT I & II

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First Quarter Assessments in class

“A” SCHEDULE

First QuarterAssessments

in class

Cap and Gown Measurements

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First QuarterAssessments

First Quarter Ends

Cap and Gown Measurements

“A” SCHEDULE

Second QuarterBegins

“D” SCHEDULE

Department Meeting

Turkey Bingo, 7:00 pm - 12:00 am N. Caf

Class of 1969 and 1970(35 Year Reunion)

8th Grade Scholarship Test

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Bloodmobile #1

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HomecomingContest

HRKing & Queen

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Lock-down OrientationHR

Senior Dance 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

N. Caf

NO CLASSES

Eighth Grade Visitation

Registration - Incoming Freshman6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

School Play - 7:30 pm $10


“B” SCHEDULE

Thanksgiving MassFresh/Soph

Report CardDistributiion

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Thanksgiving Mass Jr./Sr.

Pie Distribution 10am - 2pm

N. Gym

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Thanksgiving Holiday Beginsat close of School day

Student Social $7 - 7:30 p.m.

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Homecoming Football Game

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Approved service programs will be provided by Archbishop Ryan High School as fol-lows:

Freshman Year ..................................School based service programsSophomore Year................................Parish/Community service programsJunior Year.........................................Institutional service programsSenior Year........................................Institutional service programs

All service programs must be pre-approved by the school.Verification forms must be signed by the program staff.Failure to attain the hours of service by graduation will prevent participation inpublic graduation.SOCIAL ACTIVITIES / DANCESArchbishop Ryan High School encourages social functions and sees such activities asanother dimension of the social growth and the development for our youth.While theseactivities are designed primarily for Archbishop Ryan High School students, there areevents to which guests may be invited. However, the administration reserves the rightto refuse admittance to any school sponsored event.Regulations:1) Attire: Neat, well-groomed, modest appearance required at all Archbishop Ryan

High School functions. This means that young ladies must dress appropriately at all events (no plunging neck lines, no midriff showing, no bare back dresses or halters that go to the waist, no mini skirts or skirts or shorts that show more than half of the thigh) If a student comes improperly dressed to any event the stu-dent will not be admitted and their parents will be called. If necessary, specif-ic dress codes will be announced by the moderators of various dances and events.

2) Admission: Students attending a dance or an activity are to report directly to the event upon arrival. Students are NOT permitted to loiter outside, to wait in cars,or to congregate at the properties around the school. Students must present their ID cards and admission tickets to gain entry into the dance or activity. All students are responsible not only for themselves, but also for their guests. All guests must be signed in prior to the evening of the dance. NO GUESTS will be admitted at the door without previously being signed up to attend and showing their ID from their home school. Anyone who is attending a social activity sponsored by Archbishop Ryan High School is subject to the regulations as stipulated by the school, regardless of age. The school reserves the right to regulate and control activities which are immediate responsibility. Disregard for these regulations will result in serious action.

3) Late Arrival: Anyone attending a dance or activity must arrive within 60 minutes of the start of that event. If a student will be arriving late for some reason, a parental note must be given to the A.P. for Student Affairs prior to the event.

4) Misconduct: All regulations of Archbishop Ryan High School are in effect at every dance or activity held throughout the year. Any infraction will call for parental notification and dismissal from the dance or activity.

5) Smoking: Archbishop Ryan High School is a smoke-free school. Refer to the Student Services portion for the Smoking policy.

6) Drugs/Alcohol: The drug and alcohol policy of Archbishop Ryan High School will be strictly enforced at all events. Refer to the Student Services portion for the Drug/Alcohol Policy.

Parents are reminded of their responsibility to supervise their children and their activ-ities prior to and after the socials and dances.STUDENT ATHLETESStudent athletic programs aim to cultivate a Christian growth experience for oneself with

one’s teammates. Tryouts, practice, or play in a sport requires four points for eligibility:1. Parents’ consent to participate in competitive games2. Doctor’s certificate of physical fitness to compete3. Satisfactory student health history4. All fees must be paid and financial obligations met prior to being placed on the team

roster.Eligibility for interscholastic competition:1. Eligibility for participation in Varsity competition is determined by the Constitution

of the Philadelphia Catholic League.2. A student with two failures in academic subjects effective from the report period in

which the failures appear is banned from participation.Students responsibly maintain in good condition all equipment they use. At the end of arespective season, designated articles are returned within seven days; non-compliance issubject to disciplinary action. Students who lose or destroy equipment pay the replace-ment price, including service charges and freight.Students keep their athletic lockers clean: no wet or soiled items left overnight, nothingprotruding from the door, no litter in locker room, no sharing of locker without permis-sion of the Athletic Director.Violations of locker regulations incur a $1.00 fine each time.Four violations rescind locker privileges for the current season. Students clear out lockerswithin three days after the final competition. Items left beyond three days are discarded.The school discipline code applies to all student athletes. Drugs (except those prescribedby a physician) and alcohol are forbidden during school, on school grounds, at schoolfunctions regardless of their location, practices, games, travel to and from places outsidethe school.

Alcohol: any liquid containing alcoholDrugs: chemical substances categorized by medical usage including marijuana

Students violating the drug/alcohol restrictions automatically dismiss themselves fromteam activities for the remainder of the season and render themselves ineligible forawards. These penalties apply equally to those who deal or traffic in drugs even once.The Assistant Principal for Student Services takes appropriate action in drug and alco-hol infractions.Students absent from school may not practice nor play in a game on the day of absence.Only the Athletic Director or assistant, in consultation with the Assistant Principal forStudent Services, may grant an exception.The coaching staff sets forth regulations con-forming to the outline given by the Athletic Director. The staff imposes penalties forviolations.Student-athletes are encouraged to achieve good grades in academic subjects. If a stu-dent fails one subject, s/he needs special permission from the Assistant Principal forAcademic Affairs to stay on the team.PHILADELPHIA CATHOLIC LEAGUE (PCL)The Philadelphia Catholic League is a unity guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ andprinciples consonant with these teachings. If the League does not produce a better per-son, it has no reason, adequate to its financial and human investment, to exist. TheLeague directives aim to make competition a healthy experience in individual and socialgrowth.Article One: Athletic CourtesyAthletics foster sportsmanship. Each one associated with athletics bears witness to prin-ciples in actionsa. Visiting teams and spectators, guests of the home team, are treated as the home

team likes to be treated.

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Restaurant Size Holiday Pie Sale

THANKSGIVING PIES CHRISTMAS PIES$6.50 per pie

All orders must be Pre-paidReturn orders and payment

to the Tuition Office

Pies must be picked up in the NORTH GYM

Tuesday, November 22rd • 10am – 2pmCoconut Custard

PumpkinApple

Lemon Meringue

Order Deadline: Friday, November 18th

$6.50 per pieAll orders must be Pre-paidReturn orders and payment

to the Tuition Office

Pies must be picked up in the NORTH GYM

Friday, December 23rd • 9am – 12pmCoconut Custard

PumpkinApple

Lemon MeringueA Variety of Layer Cakes • Carrot Cake

Order Deadline: Friday, December 16th

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Office of CatholicEducation Workshop

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

New Parents’Reception -

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Feast of Saint Francis

Dismissal 1:30 pm

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Shelter in Place Orientation Hr

OCE Sports Spirituality Mtg

7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

NO CLASSES 10, 11, 12

Freshman In-School Retreat

Academic Board Fall Craft Show(set up Fri. night)

9:00 am - 3:00 pmBoth Cafs.

SAT I & II

Kairos Retreat #1

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Fall Sports Spirit Day

HR

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No Classes for Seniors

College Night for Jr/Sr Parents

7-9 pm S. Gym

“A” SCHEDULE

Kairos Retreat #1

Respect Life Day #1

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Department Meeting

Student Social 8 - 11South Gym

Class of 2000 Five Year reunion

Kairos Retreat #1

Kairos Retreat #1

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Leadership InductionHR - Aud.

Career AssessmentInventory Sophomore -

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College FinancialPlanning Night

7:00 p.m.

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Father Daughter Dance

7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. $50

Open House1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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NHS HalloweenCandy sale ends

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b. The rules of the game are mutual agreements, a spirit no honorable person breaks.c. No action is taken nor course of conduct pursued which even seems unsportsman-

like or dishonorable.Article Two: Pertaining to Catholic High School AthleticsThis code of ethics is not a recommendation but a rule governing the conduct of stu-dent-spectators, student-athletes, coaches, and athletic directors.Section 1. The student-spectatora. realizes that s/he represents his/her school just as an athlete doesb. appreciates and gives suitable recognition to the good in othersc. cheers positively and avoids booing. Abusive language or vulgarity is clearly a

lack of charity that breeds the same in opponentsd. avoids the use of musical instruments, noise-makers, signs and streamers that

annoy some and inflame otherse. regards officials and opponents as honest; officials’ decisions are abided by, even

when they seem unfairf. is aware that a student who continually evidences poor sportsmanship may be

banned from future contestsg. realizes that a contest ends with the final whistle or other signal; post-game

injury to others or damage to property is unchristian and irrational behavior.Section 2: The student-athletea. develops a deep conviction that s/he represents a long tradition of fairness in

competitionb. develops the self-control necessary for best performance in competition and life;

losing his/her temper and consequent fighting or abusive language are unac-ceptable

c. is dropped by the school from the team as unworthy to represent the League orthe school if s/he abuses these rules, even once.

Section 3: The coacha. has a mature and fair relationship towards playersb. teaches athletes to win through legitimate means only; striving to win at any

cost is unethicalc. gives opponents full credit when they wind. controls his/her tempere. discourages objectionable languagef. recommends the use of competent officials and supports their decisions; exer-

cises discretion when questioning the actions or decisions of officials beforeplayers or spectators

g. counteracts unfounded rumors; if questionable practices are observed, the mat-ter is referred to the athletic director

h. does not solicit players from other schools.SAFE SCHOOL ACT“It is the policy of our school to notify the school to which a student transfers if astudent is expelled, or withdrawn from school, and is involved with any of the fol-lowing infractions:1) An act or offense involving weapons2) Sale or possession of controlled substances

3) Willful infliction of injury to another person, or act of violence committed onschool property, or while in the custody of the school

SCHOOL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSAmerican Math Competition Team preparing a team to represent Ryan in theannual American High School Mathematics Exam.Art Club any student with an interest in art may join the Art Club even if they arenot taking an art class. They are often involved in the creative end of many schoolevents including painting play scenery, making banners, posters and decorations.Members explore their artistic nature through a variety of arts and crafts projects.The Archbishop Ryan High School Band/Orchestra provides a well rounded instru-mental program while developing an appreciation for the beauty of music, personalaccomplishment, and self discipline.The Book of the Month Club members meet weekly in the library to exchangeinsights on selected books. The meeting provides a forum for discussion.Community Service Corps is an organization that reaches out to the needs of thepoor, the elderly, children, the handicapped, the retarded, and the less fortunate. RyanC.S.C. operates in conjunction with the Metropolitan C.S.C. of the Archdiocese ofPhiladelphia. Officers meet at the Metropolitan office every second Sunday of themonth. Local meetings are held every Monday after the Metro meeting.The Computer Club is a technology club. The students construct and maintain theschool’s Web pages. Web page construction and design are taught. Other opportunitiesin the use of technologies are given. Many of the members act as technology assistantsthroughout the school.Dance Club members meet weekly with a dance instructor to appreciate and developtechniques in various dance forms.Music Theater Group members perform in two musical productions each year.The Chorus sings at all liturgical functions and participates in both the Christmas andSpring Concerts.The Forensics Club promotes the art and science of public speaking and debate.The Future Engineers Club provides students who are seriously considering a career in engi-neering the opportunity to: 1) learn more about what engineers do through personal contactwith practicing engineers, 2) attend engineering events sponsored by Temple, Drexel, andVillanova.The Garden Club allows students the opportunity to learn about horticulture and use plantsand flowers to beautify the Archbishop Ryan High School campus. Students come together,socialize, as well as give back to the Ryan community.The Health Careers Club is for students who are interested in a career in the health industry.Club meets monthly for lectures presented by speakers from various health professions.Members also participate in health promotion activities.Literary Magazine The Vine is the Archbishop Ryan High School Literary Magazine.It is the newest addition to the successful existing publications of school newspaper andyearbook. The Vine is a compilation of students’ poetry, short stories, and essays inter-mixed with a stunning display of their artwork. The Vine’s overall goal is to showcase theArchbishop Ryan student body’s myriad of literary and artistic talents. It is publishedyearly in the spring.Liturgy Society is a school organization comprised of students who volunteer their timeand talent to enliven our school masses and liturgical prayer so that they are relative andmeaningful for teens. Students volunteer their time to one of three components in litur-

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15gy preparation: 1) music/singing groups 2) art and environment/stage sitting 3)Lectors/altar servers, mass themes and “Living Liturgy” preparations.The Multicultural Club invites all students to explore and enjoy the richness of Worldcultures, through meetings, presentations and other events. Members deepen their appre-ciation of the many gifts brought to America from other lands.The National Honor Society strives to: create enthusiasm for scholarship, render service, pro-mote worthy leadership, and encourage development of character. Juniors or Seniors having acumulative rank in the top 10% of the class and maintaining consecutive honors along with aconduct average of at least 90 are eligible for selection for the Society. Members serve the Ryancommunity by tutoring, ushering at numerous events, publishing an annual literary magazine,sponsoring Friendship Day, Staff Appreciation Day, and Scholar of the Month program.The Newspaper staff plans and publishes the Ryan Review. Students are responsible for everyphase of publication from planning and interviewing to writing and editing, as well as layoutsand proofing. The purpose of the Review is to give students hands-on experience of journal-ism while covering important events in our school, society and world.The Ryan for Life Club is a group of students dedicated to the ideals of the Catholic Church’steaching on pro-life. We inform and teach others about the problems of the world and howthey can be resolved by respecting life. During the course of the year we sponsor two RespectLife Days to heighten our student body about the rights of the unborn and people with dis-abilities, as well as issues of capital punishment,euthanasia, and the environment. In Januarywe coordinate our efforts with concerned individuals across the United States as we March forLife in Washington, D.C. and protest the practice of abortion.S.A.D.D. Team (Students Against Destructive Decisions). The SADD team is a studentorganization whose purpose is threefold: to educate, to make aware, and to take action withthose decisions that have a negative impact on the lives of adolescents and their families. Theteam specifically addresses the issues of underage drinking, drug use, tobacco use, violence, sex-ual promiscuity, etc. The goal of this group is to encourage the student body to live as Jesuswould live and choose a life of virtue dependent on God’s grace. The SADD team is a char-ter member of the national organization of SADD.Sign Language Club meets twice a month on Thursdays. This club promotes mastery ofsign language as a second language.Speech Team comprises students who are members of the Speech, Debate and StudentCongress Clubs, and who compete against other schools in the Philadelphia CatholicForensics League, the Pennsylvania High School Speech League, and the NationalForensics League. Students who qualify may compete in Finals Tournaments at the city,state, and national levels. The low student to teacher ratio in this activity (approximatelysix to one) assures students of individualized coaching and direction. Colleges and uni-versities have high regard for participation in Speech and Debate (also called Forensics),and students who participate in this activity also find improvement in their self-confi-dence as well as in their school work.Debate Team they compete in public speaking events that highlight a student’s ability to interpret literature (poetry and prose) as well as dramatic and humorous dialogues. Speeches can also be written originally by the students and can cover a range of interests from current events to humor. This event develops a student’s poise and self-expression in front of others, and it opens them up to a broad selection of literature and performance writing.Debate Club: Students in the Debate Club are members of the Archbishop Ryan Speech and Debate Team. They compete in Policy Cross-Examination Debate in teams of two students each, debating in an organized way a topic selected for the

entire year, for every high school in the country. Each team will debate both in favor of and in opposition to a specific policy resolution. (Recent topics have included U.S./Russia relations, renewable energy resources, and education reform.) This event develops a student’s skills in research, organization, and refutation, focused in depth on one specific area.Student Congress Club: Students in the Student Congress Club are members of the Archbishop Ryan Speech and Debate Team. They compete in events which simulate the proceedings of the U.S. Congress, debating the merits of bills and resolutions addressing a broad range of contemporary social and political concerns identified by the students themselves. This event develops a students’ skills in research, writing, public policy and parliamentary procedure.Stage Crew members meet on a regular basis to plan technical assistance with all func-tions held in the auditorium.They acquire an understanding of stage equipment and sup-plies, and gain new ideas by interacting with those involved in outside programs present-ed in the auditorium.Seeking to nurture leadership qualities among its members, the Student Council func-tions as a spokesperson between the administration and student body, fostering harmo-nious relations among the Ryan community. It encourages a spirit of promoting academ-ic, social, community, and athletic events and organizes the election of members byindividual classes.The Student Council is composed of elected representatives of each class that strive to demon-strate the feelings and aspirations of the student body in building a sense of community with-in the school. The Student Council meets on a regular basis and operates many activities tobenefit the school and community. Elections for sophomore, juniors and seniors are scheduledfor May. Freshmen elections are scheduled for the end of the first marking period.Varsity Mathletes meet every Monday after school for an academic workout in prepa-ration for a monthly competition wherein they compete as a team with other schools inthe Archdiocese.The Varsity Mathletes won the Northern Division, Archdiocesan andCity Championships for the past 12 consecutive years.The World Affairs Club promotes involvement in world affairs through activities such asdebates, seminars, lectures and competition in the Model United Nations and Mock Trial pro-grams. In the Model United Nations program, students represent the policies of countries ofthe world and attack world problems at simulated United Nations sessions. Students play therole of witnesses and attorneys in the Mock Trial program. Model UN and Mock Trial haveearned awards and media recognition for the students involved. WEBSITE:www.geocities.com/arworldaffairsThe Yearbook staff experiences the opportunity to advance journalistic skills whileworking together to produce The Sentinel.Through their efforts staff members seek tofurther an appreciation of Ryan among the entire student body as well as increase year-book sales.

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The purpose of this fundraiser is to enhance our educational technology Each RYANO card will cost $20.00 • Drawings Begin October 24, 2005

EACH STUDENT is required to sell three cards or it will be added to your tuition account.Students selling four (4) get a Holiday Pass.

RYANO!

R Y A N Ois a game similar to Bingo with a progressive Jackpot starting at $400

The winner will receive the RYANO jackpot after the first person covers the entire RYANO card starting with the first number drawn

The seller of the winning card will receive a full years paid tuition.

*Mandatory Fundraiser*

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