Water may be drank anywhere in the building other than the chapel , the prayer room , the science labs , and computer labs . It must be in a clear , colorless bottle . Students are encouraged to purchase a refillable bottle rather than use disposable bottles .
No food is allowed outside the cafeteria in the halls and rooms in the Academic areas , the Activity Wing or the Gymnasium . There is no eating outside the cafeteria .
Gum chewing is not permitted in the school building .
Parking Lot and Motor Vehicle Regulations
1 . Students driving to school must have a current , valid Brother Rice Parking Permit . These are available from the Bookstore .
2 . Students must register any vehicle they may drive to school and the Parking Permit may only be used with the registered vehicle ( s ). To change the vehicle ’ s registered , students should see the Bookstore .
3 . Students who drive to school must park on school property in the parking lot area they are permitted to park in . Non-seniors may not park in the seniordesignated parking spots . Students who park without a Parking Permit , use an expired or invalid Parking Permit , parking not in their designated area , at St . Regis , Marian , the neighboring subdivisions or in undesignated or non-student spaces may result in their vehicle being towed away at the student ’ s expense .
4 . Speeding , reckless driving or making excessive noise on school property may result in loss of driving privileges . The speed limit on school property is 5 MPH
5 . Students may not go to their vehicles or be in the parking areas during the school day without an escort from Security .
6 . Students may not change clothes in or around a car parked in the parking lot .
7 . Loitering , playing , running , ball playing , etc . in parking lots before , during or after school is not permitted .
To ensure the safety and welfare of the students and parents / guardians of Brother Rice , Marian and St . Regis , students are expected to follow all Michigan laws pertaining to operating a vehicle . Driving in a reckless manner is strictly prohibited . Any student who does so may receive multiple detentions , suspension of driving-to-school privileges , suspension from school , being ticketed by local law enforcement and / or the requirement to take a remedial driver ’ s education course at the student ’ s expense . Damage to automobiles on school property is to be covered under the owner ’ s vehicle insurance policy .
Student parking on campus is considered a privilege and may be revoked by the Dean of Student Formation for infractions of school policy for some or all of the school year and no refund will be provided for the purchase of the Parking Permit .
Cheering / Fan Behavior The student section at Brother Rice events is a source of great pride to the community and support for the teams . Behavior at events , whether on campus or not , must be consistent with the school ’ s mission statement as the students are representatives of Brother Rice High School . Any verbal , written or physical conduct related to race , gender , ethnicity , disability , sexual orientation or religion shall not be tolerated . Any student displaying any of the aforementioned , or any other topic deemed inappropriate , toward their own school and / or athletes , the competing school and / or athletes and / or event ’ s officials will be removed from the event and face disciplinary action upon returning to school up to and including expulsion .
Restricted Areas Athletic Areas : Due to possible injury or damage to property , students are not to be in the Atrium , gym , weight room , athletic fields , and / or locker room without faculty or staff supervision .
Boiler Room : Fire regulations prohibit students from having access to the boiler room and therefore students are not to use the doors which adjoin this area at any time .
Marian / St . Regis / Other Schools : Brother Rice students may go to Marian for any classes they attend there . However , at other times , they should not be in Marian , St . Regis or any other school before , during or after the school day . Failure to comply may result in suspension . If serious business must be conducted , written permission must be obtained from the Dean of Student Formation . The Marian parking lot and the grassy area between Marian and Brother Rice are included in the restricted area .
Other : Students may not be out of the classroom in hallways , bathrooms , the cafeteria , the ARC , or elsewhere in the building without permission .
Theft Theft is a violation of the trust on which a Christian community depends . Theft of school property , of faculty or staff member ’ s property or a fellow peer ’ s property may result in immediate expulsion . Students possessing property not belonging to them , especially stolen property , may face consequences for theft . Although theft is contrary to the values of Brother Rice High School teaches and expects , students must take precautions against theft on campus . Brother Rice High School is not responsible for student ’ s lost or stolen property .
Fighting Any actions that endanger or threatens to endanger any member of the Brother Rice community are clearly contrary to the ideals of an Edmund Rice education . Any student who engages in fighting or physical threats may face serious disciplinary action including Saturday Detention , required counseling , suspension , up to and including expulsion .
Weapons and Dangerous Items Students may not use , possess , conceal , sell , distribute or bring on to Brother Rice property or to any school-sponsored activity any materials or items that are dangerous , illegal , inappropriate or disruptive to the educational process or to any athletic or schoolsponsored activity . Examples include , but are not limited to , the following : illegal drugs ( including prescribed and over-the-counter medications used in an inappropriate manner ), alcohol , firearms , a knife with a blade three inches or longer , dagger , box cutter or similar item and explosives . Use of any weapon or similar item in a threatening or assaulting manner is strictly prohibited and any weapons , drugs or dangerous items will be confiscated by Brother Rice . Possession , use , sale , or distribution of a toy weapon , a lookalike or replica of a weapon or dangerous item is prohibited except with the prior approval by the Principal for appropriate educational use . The decision whether items are dangerous , inappropriate , disruptive or are used in a threatening or assaulting manner is within the sole discretion of the school . Violation of this will result in disciplinary action , up to and including expulsion , law enforcement involvement and full compliance with any mandatory reporting obligations .
In an effort to maintain a safe environment for students , Brother Rice also requires that parents / guardians or visitors refrain from carrying or bringing weapons , concealed or open carried , or other dangerous materials onto school property or to school-sponsored events .
Searches in School Buildings or on School Property The school administration retains control over lockers and desk space loaned to students and regulates admission and parking of automobiles on school grounds . Therefore , if there is reasonable suspicion that drugs ; weapons ; dangerous , illegal , or prohibited matter ; or stolen goods are likely to be found , the Principal and / or designee has the right and duty to inspect and search student lockers , desks , book-bags , personal electronic devices and student or non-student automobiles . The school Principal and / or designee , in exercise of the school ' s duty to enforce school discipline and to protect the health and safety of the student body , also has the right
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