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General Information
Bishop Kenny High School, Inc. was founded in 1952 and is named after The Most Reverend William J. Kenny, D.D., the third bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine. The school serves approximately 1,200 students in grades 9 through 12. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) and is a member of the Florida Catholic Conference, National Catholic Education Association, the College Board, and the National Association for College Admissions Counseling.
MOTTO
Preparing minds, hearts, and souls for college and life
VISION
Guided by the lessons of the Gospel, Bishop Kenny graduates will be persons of integrity, capable of making life decisions and positive contributions to their faith, family, and global communities.
MISSION
Rooted in Catholic values and traditions, our mission is to partner with parents in the education and formation of their children by providing a culture of faith, a rigorous curriculum, and personal enrichment opportunities through which all students can achieve and excel as they prepare for college and for life.
CORE CATHOLIC VALUES
As a Catholic high school community we
• Consecrate ourselves to Jesus through Mary under the title of Our Lady of La Leche. • Proclaim the Gospel in word and deed. • Build a Catholic faith community. • Celebrate the gift of our faith through prayer and worship. • Promote service to others, especially the poor and vulnerable. • Provide opportunities for spiritual growth.
BELIEF STATEMENTS
• Commitment to our Catholic identity fosters and provides direction for the development of the whole person – spiritually, physically, intellectually, morally, socially and emotionally. • Learning requires commitment, personal responsibility, integrity and selfdiscipline. • Challenging students to think creatively and critically produces quality work and a desire for life-long learning. • Every student can learn when instructional practices support individual learning styles. • Respect for cultural, socioeconomic, physical and intellectual differences must be expected in our school community.
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• A safe and structured environment is necessary for effective learning to take place. • Education requires the competent and ethical use of technology and other resources. • A commitment to continuous improvement is essential to maintaining a quality school. • The disciplined sacrifice and commitment by our students, parents, faculty, staff, volunteers and benefactors are critical to the success of our mission. • Providing financial aid to academically qualified students who demonstrate financial need and desire to pursue a Catholic college preparatory education is our duty.
ADMINISTRATION
Bishop of St. Augustine The Most Reverend Felipe J. Estévez, STD Superintendent of Catholic Schools Deacon Scott Conway Principal Mr. Todd Orlando Vice Principal Mr. Vincent Saladino Vice Principal of Academics Mr. Michael Broach Chaplain Reverend Father
Director of Campus Ministry Martin Arokia Raj Deacon Robert DeLuca
Academic Dean Dean of Students Mrs. Ashleigh Bradley Mrs. Laurie Wray
Director of Advancement Mrs. Sheila Marovich
Director of Athletics Mr. Mark Thorson
Assistant Academic Dean Executive Coordinator and Compliance Officer Mrs. Laura Yocum Mrs. Janet Olinto
FACULTY
Telephone School Fax Administration Fax Director of Athletics Fax Office of Guidance Services Fax CEEB or High School Code Website School Address (904) 398-7545 (904) 398-5728 (904) 399-8280 (904) 399-8280 (904) 398-0319 100740 www.bishopkenny.org 1055 Kingman Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32207
Bishop Kenny High School has a professional staff of 86 men and women dedicated to the education and development of each student. Faculty members are state certified teachers with an average teaching experience of 16 years. 55% hold advanced degrees.
HANDBOOK AMENDMENTS
The administration reserves the right to amend this handbook at any time during the school year.
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Bishop Kenny High School has an open admission policy. No person, on the grounds of race, color, gender, disability or national origin, is excluded or otherwise subjected to discrimination in the receiving of services. Nor does the school discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment on the basis of race, color, disability, age, gender, or national origin.
HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION
Bishop Kenny High School is committed to providing an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. In keeping with this commitment, the school will not tolerate harassment or discrimination on the basis of a person’s protected status, such as gender, color, race, ancestry, national origin, age, physical disability, mental condition, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status. All employees, faculty members and students are protected under this policy. In addition, this policy applies to all conduct occurring on school grounds, at assignments outside the school, or at school-sponsored events. All students are responsible for helping to assure that any harassment or discrimination is reported. If a student witnesses or learns of any conduct that violates this policy, the student must immediately report the incident to the principal. If, however, the principal is the individual who is believed to have engaged in the inappropriate conduct, the student should notify the Superintendent of Schools of the Diocese of St. Augustine. If an investigation reveals that inappropriate conduct has occurred, the school will take corrective action based on the circumstances.
An essential criterion for admission to Bishop Kenny High School is the informed acceptance by the student and parents of the fact that the school is Catholic in philosophy and practice. All students must participate in the religious education courses offered for their grade level, participate in the worshipping community while in school, and agree to act in a manner consistent with Christian values.
RESIDENCE & CUSTODY REQUIREMENTS
Students must live with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Students who live independently or with others or who are married may not remain enrolled at Bishop Kenny High School. It is the responsibility of foreign citizens to remain abreast of all current immigration laws in order to maintain residence in the United States. Bishop Kenny High School does not give advice to students in this regard. Divorced or separated parents must file a court-certified copy of the custody section of the divorce or separation decree with the principal’s office. The school will not be held responsible for failing to honor arrangements that have not been made known.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Parents who are withdrawing their student(s) from Bishop Kenny High School for the upcoming year or during the current school year will be assessed a portion of the tuition based on the date that the admissions department receives the withdrawal notice based on the following schedule: May 1--August 31, 2021 25% of annual tuition* September 1--October 31, 2021 50% of annual tuition* November 1--December 31, 2021 75% of annual tuition* After January 1, 2022 100% of annual tuition*
*Less amounts previously paid for tuition 2021-22 All fees are non-refundable. Student records will not be forwarded if there is an outstanding balance.
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All tuition and fees paid to Bishop Kenny High School are nonrefundable regardless of the date of a student's withdrawal from the school. Payment of tuition and fees according to this schedule is required to maintain a student’s registration at Bishop Kenny High School. TUITION
One Catholic student in family at BK Two Catholic students in family at BK Three or more Catholic students in family at BK Non-Catholic students (each student) $ 9,410.00 $17,278.00 $22,288.00 $12,465.00
Payment options: Paid in full with application or divided into two equal payments
iPad, PROGRAM, AND FACILITY FEE: $1,075 (per student grades 9-11)*
*Students in Grade 12 pay $1,175; the additional $100 covers graduation-
related expenses.
Payment options: Paid in full at time of registration or divided into two equal payments via your FACTS account
Annual Fee includes: • AppleCare+ which provides repair or replacement coverage for accidental damage from handling, for up to 2 incidents per a student’s 4-year enrollment at a cost of $49/occurrence. AppleCare+ does not cover lost or stolen iPads. • iPad • Scheduling • Academic and technology fees • Course materials • Catastrophic student insurance • Office of School Counseling • Learning Commons services • Standardized and AP testing • Locker/Lock • Security
TUITION SCHEDULE (per student) FACTS automatic withdrawal on the 5th or the 20th of each month
May 2021 Tuition #1
June 2021 Tuition #2
July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 Tuition #3
Tuition #4
Tuition #5
Tuition #6
November 2021
December 2021 Tuition #7
Tuition #8
January 2022 February 2022 Tuition #9
Tuition #10
Bishop Kenny High School contracts with the FACTS Management Company to electronically process monthly tuition payments. Registration and tuition payments are non-refundable.
Program Details:
+Enroll conveniently online! Visit us at www.bishopkenny.org to find a link to the FACTS website for fast, easy enrollment. +It's your choice! FACTS accepts ACH debit from your checking or savings account. +When you enroll, choose the 5th or 20th for your payment to be processed. The first of your ten equal tuition payments will be made in May. The final payment will be made in February. +Convenience & Security: You won't need to mail a check each month or be concerned about a payment arriving via mail or student drop-off. +My FACTS Account: You may check your account online from the convenience of your home or office. +Receive email payment reminders before payment is due.
+For accounts that are not current, grade reports will be held and students will not be permitted to register for the next school year.
General Information
•Cafeteria: 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. for breakfast •Campus Ministry: 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. •Class hours: 7:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. •Classroom buildings: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. •Crusader Corner: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. •Office of School Counseling 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. •Learning Commons: 7:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. •School Offices: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
SCHOOL CLOSURE
In the event of school closure, Bishop Kenny High School will follow the directive from the Office of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. A broadcast system is used to notify all households and parents by phone and email within minutes of an emergency or unplanned event that causes early dismissal, school cancellation or a late start. School closings due to weather are posted on the website. Please notify the office of any changes in phone numbers (home, work or cell).
BELL SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE SEQUENCE
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:50 A G F C B 8:50
8:55 B A X D C 9:55
10:00 C B G E D 11:00
11:05 D C A F E 12:40
12:45 E D B G F 1:45
1:50 F E * A G 2:50
Opening Exercises and Morning Announcements: 7:50 Lunch: 11:00-11:30 11:35-12:05 12:10-12:40 Afternoon Announcements: 2:48 (Wed. 1:48) *Early Dismissal: 1:50
• Hours are 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. • Students must adhere to Internet Policy. • Students may check out materials by their student number. • Students are responsible to familiarize themselves with and adhere to Learning
Commons procedures. • Photocopy charge is 15¢ per page. • Printing is free up to 10 pages. • During class time, only students with a yellow hall pass will be admitted to the
Learning Commons for academic purposes.
LEARNING COMMONS
General Information
*Lost and Found items will be discarded at the end of each month.
• Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • The following services are available to the Bishop Kenny community at Crusader Corner, located in the 300 Building: Athletic Participation BK Apparel Book Information ID Replacement Items to Borrow *Lost and Found Locks and Lockers Parking Permit School Supplies Tickets Ties Uniform Information
TEXTBOOKS
Purchase textbooks and workbooks online through the virtual bookstore, using the course list mailed to students/parents in July. Log on to the Bishop Kenny website at www.bishopkenny.org and select Bookstore. Purchase required books and materials for each class prior to the first day of school. Note – In order to secure the proper books, parents/students should use the virtual bookstore. Editions may vary according to availability. Bishop Kenny High School reserves the right to make changes to the book list prior to the release of course lists mailed in July.
WHERE TO GO FOR ASSISTANCE
Accidents Nearest School Office Admissions Admissions Office Attendance Information Dean’s Office Bus Transportation Main Office Career Information School Counseling Change of Address Main Office College Financial Aid School Counseling College Scholarships School Counseling Counseling (academic) School Counseling Counseling (personal) Campus Ministry School Counseling Course Placement Academic Office Discipline Dean’s Office Early Dismissal Dean’s Office Event Tickets Crusader Corner Finances Business Office Financial Aid Business Office Fingerprinting Academic Office Homework Requests School Counseling iPad Learning Commons Illness Clinic Locate a Student Main Office Locate a Teacher Main Office Locks and Lockers Crusader Corner Lost & Found Crusader Corner Parking Information Crusader Corner Permission to Leave School Dean’s Office Registration Main Office Report Cards School Counseling School Supplies Crusader Corner Spiritual Assistance Campus Ministry Standardized Test Information School Counseling Student IDs Crusader Corner Student Schedules School Counseling Student Visitors Admissions Office Summer School School Counseling Tardy to School Dean’s Office Textbook Information Crusader Corner Theft or Vandalism Dean’s Office Transcripts School Counseling Uniform Information Crusader Corner Visitors Main Office Volunteer Information Academic Office Withdrawal from School School Counseling
