Student Handbook 2013-2014.pmd - St. Charles Preparatory School

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDRENAll school staff and volunteers who have care, custody and control of studentsmust have on file a current Bureau of Criminal Investigation criminal backgroundcheck, an FBI check and must attend the "Protecting God's Children" workshop.St. Charles Preparatory School is committed to creating a safe environment, freeof sexual abuse for all children and youth. The school requires that every adult whoworks or volunteers with children or youth on behalf of the Church take sexual abuseawareness training and pass a criminal background check before beginning his/herministry.The diocese recommends best practices such as knowing the warning signs ofpotential abusers, controlling who has access to students when they are in theschool’s care, and monitoring all parish and school programs for the continuedsafety of children. Through the sexual abuse awareness training, the dioceseteaches parents and other adults how to be aware of possible cues that mightindicate children are being sexually abused and how to communicate any concernsthey may have.It is the goal of the Diocese of Columbus to make the Church a place of safety:A place of prayer, ministry, and comfort. Everyone who enters diocesan churches,schools, or facilities must be confident in this. Not one child or young person shouldsuffer from abuse while at Church. In order to assure the safety of our children andyoung people, the Diocese of Columbus has enacted a complete program ofprotection. As part of this program, the Diocese of Columbus will provideappropriate, just, and pastoral care for anyone who has suffered the crime of sexualabuse of a minor at the hands of diocesan clergy or church employees or volunteers.The Diocese of Columbus will report any and all allegations of abuse reported to itto the authorities and will cooperate fully with those authorities.Help is available: The Diocese of Columbus wants to hear from anyone who hassuffered. Should anyone wish to report an allegation of abuse or need pastoral and/or clinical care in order to begin or continue the process of healing from sexual abuseas a child at the hands of a member of the clergy or a church employee or volunteer,simply call the diocesan Victims’ Assistance Coordinator. You can contact theVictims’ Assistance Coordinator, the Rev. Msgr. Stephan J. Moloney, toll-free at1-866-448-0217 or helpisavailable@colsdioc.org. Should ayone wish to receive aComplaint Form For Allegations Of Sexual Abuse Of A Minor, or any of thediocesan policies and procedures, simply call the number above or visit the diocesanweb site at www.colsdioc.org.CRISIS PLANSt. Charles Preparatory School operates within the provisions of a school crisisplan. The plan provides for fire and tornado safety, hazardous material spills, gasleaks, etc., and lockdown situations. In an actual crisis situation parents will benotified by the school's emergency phone system and, if practical, by email.SECONDARY SCHOOLS ATTENDANCE AREASThe location of the residence of the student’s legal guardian is used todetermine the assigned high school (cf. Diocesan Policy 5117) . Boys living withinthe Diocese of Columbus may also attend St. Charles Preparatory School.42