are welcome to come in at any time to address concerns . Some of the services offered include : a . Educational Planning : academic advising , course planning , performance progress checks , interpretation of policies and procedures . b . Career Counseling and Exploration : career information and counseling and career assessment . c . College Counseling and Services : college counseling on an individual , family and workshop basis , as well as assistance with college applications and transcript processing , coordination of college visits , networking and consultation with admissions representatives , advising for college preference , financial aid and for choice of major are integral parts of the counseling program fro d . upperclassmen . Special Services : consultation with Birmingham Intermediate School District , coordination of reasonable accommodations , extended test-taking , and support services for students with disabilities . e . Personal Counseling : crisis intervention and referrals , short-term counseling and assessment , referrals for long-term counseling .
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A graduating senior ’ s final transcript will not be sent until all academic , disciplinary and financial obligations have been met .
Lost and Found
1 . Items found should be turned in to the Attendance Officer . Items found in the gym , locker room or on the field should be turned in at the Athletic Director ' s office .
2 . Students who have lost an item should check in the Attendance Officer ’ s office and Athletic Director ’ s office .
3 . Any iPad found should be delivered to the Technology Department . In the event a student is missing their iPad , they should see the Technology Department .
4 . Items not claimed by the end of each semester are donated to charity .
Transportation Transportation is provided to Brother Rice students who live within the Birmingham school district . The transportation office in Birmingham should be contacted at 248.203.3940 for the bus route / times . When the public schools are not in session , the busses will not be running . For further information , please contact the Attendance Officer at 248.833.2060 .
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Missions and Retreat Program The Congregation of Christian Brothers operates schools in Peru , and other needy areas throughout the world . Because the students in these areas are unable to pay tuition , the schools of the North American Province of the Brothers help finance the operations . Students are asked to help maintain these missions on a voluntary basis , in charity and self-sacrifice , through the mission collection in their Theology classes .
Brother Rice has a retreat program that offers students the opportunity to enhance their faith life and deepen their relationship with God . At the same time , students are challenged to examine their own lives and values , and to become better acquainted with their classmates . All students have the opportunity to attend retreats each year : Freshmen and sophomores have class retreats and juniors and seniors are offered the Kairos retreat experience , an intensive four-day overnight retreat .
Prayer As a Catholic school , Brother Rice requires all of its students to regularly participate or demonstrate respect during group prayer before school , before each class and at the end of the school day . In addition to group prayer , the school chapel is available throughout the day for individual prayer . Any student may also use the school ’ s reflection room for individual prayers at appropriate times with approval from the administration .
Student Records Brother Rice complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ). Parents / guardians and eligible students ( students who reach the age of 18 ) have the right to inspect and review the student ’ s education records maintained by Brother Rice . They also have the right to request Brother Rice correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading . If Brother Rice decides not to amend the record , the parent / guardian or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing . After the hearing , if Brother Rice still decides not to amend the record , the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information .
Transcripts are sent electronically through Naviance and requests must be submitted online at www . naviance . com .
The school provides bus transportation to and from the Rochester area for an annual fee .
STUDENT REGULATIONS
An environment of mutual respect for the rights of others must prevail for Brother Rice to fulfill its mission and so students are expected to conduct themselves as Christian gentlemen who respect themselves and their teachers , as well as the rights and property of their fellow peers . Students are encouraged to form , hold , discuss and express their own beliefs and opinions . However , a student ’ s exercise of free expression must not interfere with the rights and dignity of other students , and all students must be able to learn and grow in an atmosphere of mutual respect .
By enrolling at Brother Rice , both students and parents agree that the student will comply with all regulations and disciplinary standards that are now in effect or which may become effective during the student ’ s enrollment concerning conduct , dress , attendance and official vacation periods and that the student will fulfill all academic requirements .
A . ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE HOTLINE 24 hours
248.833.2060
It is the student ’ s , parent / guardians ’ and the school ’ s responsibility to help ensure the student arrives to school safely and on time , promoting the growth and development of the student . Attendance is paramount in that growth and development and thus , Brother Rice expects students to be present in school for every scheduled school day . It is the school ’ s responsibility to identify students with poor attendance early . If a student is deemed to have an attendance issue , the school will act accordingly based upon the type of absences and other factors involved , which may include the involvement of the Oakland County Truancy Department .
1 . Regular and punctual attendance for each school day and each class is expected . The warning bell sounds at 7:40am and students are expected to be seated in their first period by 7:50am .
2 . Any student who accumulates five ( 5 ) excused absences will receive a letter from the Dean of Student Formation and may
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