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EDWARD DOMINIC FENWICK, OP (1768-1832)Edward Fenwick was born on August 19, 1768 on the family plantation in St. Mary’s County,Maryland. At the age of sixteen he left his family to attend the College of the Holy Cross inBornhem, Belgium. Upon completion of his studies, and inspired by his Dominican uncle, heentered the Order of Preachers, joining the English Dominican province on December 4, 1788 asa novice where he was given the religious name ADominic@. He was solemnly professed in 1790and ordained a priest in 1796 at the Cathedral of Saint Baron, in Ghent.FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL505 WASHINGTON BOULEVARDOAK PARK, IL 60302www.fenwickfriars.comFollowing nine years of ministry in the English province, Fenwick returned to his homeland tofulfill his lifetime dream to found a Dominican Province in the United States. Unable to receivepermission from Archbishop John Carroll of Baltimore to found a college in Maryland, heresponded to the need for priests on the frontier of Kentucky. Fenwick, in 1806 joined with fourfriars in founding the first Dominican community in the United States, under the patronage of thefirst Dominican saint of the Americas, Rose of Lima, in Washington County, Kentucky.On June 13, 1821 he was appointed the first bishop of Cincinnati and ordained a bishop onJanuary 13, 1822. His diocese included the entire state of Ohio, and the vast Michigan Territory,comprising the states of Michigan and Wisconsin.Dedicated to education, Fenwick invited several women=s religious communities to foundschools in his diocese. He established a seminary in Ohio in 1829 and in 1831 a college, knownas the Athenaeum.Fenwick died of cholera on September 26, 1832 while returning from a trip to Mackinaw Island,preaching the Word of God and caring for the many settlers and Native Americans in his vastdiocese.Fenwick High School is named after this pioneering Dominican friar and bishop who dedicatedhis life to the of education of young men and women.Recognized for excellence in education by the United States Department ofEducation as part of the Nation's exemplary private school recognition project andas one of America’s outstanding high schools by U.S. News & World Report.
1TABLE OF CONTENTSPageGENERAL INFORMATIONStrategic Plan and Mission Statement 5School Philosophy 6Daily Schedules 9Administration and Faculty 11Parking Procedures and Regulations 14ATTENDANCETypes of Absence 15Attendance Procedures 15Vacations 16Foreign or Domestic Travel 16Illness and Medication at School 16CONDUCTSchool Procedures and Regulations 17Student Behavior 18Pregnancy Policy 19Personal Appearance 20Discipline Board 23Demerits 23Probation 23Suspension 23Expulsion 24TABLE OF CONTENTSFINANCIAL INFORMATIONTuition and Fees 54Payment Plans 54Frequently Asked Questions 55Late Payment Policy 56Tuition Refund Policy 56Tuition Exclusion 57FENWICK CORPORATIONBoard of Trustee 58Additional Officers 58NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 59THE VICTORY MARCH 60CONTACTSTelephone Numbers 61Fax Numbers 61Switchboard Hours 61ACADEMICSAcademic Review Board 25Graduation Requirements and Graduation Policy 25Test Days 26Grading 26Grading Procedures 27College Admission Requirements (IBHE) 28STUDENT SERVICESAcademic Advising 29Summer College Series 29Substance Abuse Program 29Safe House Program 29Shadow Day Procedures 29Testing Program 30Class Counselors 31The Library 31Internet Acceptable Use Policy 31Retreat Program 33Service-Learning Project 33Fenwick At Its Best (FAB) 34PARENTSParents= Guidelines 34How Parents Use Edline 35STUDENT ACTIVITIESThe National Honor Society 36Clubs and Organizations 37School Dances 41Attendance Guidelines 41Athletics 42IHSA Rules 50-3--2-
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