Personal Growth
- Living in Community: Rules, Policies and Procedures
- The Counseling Center
- Admissions
- After-School Rules and Regulations
- Archives
- Attendance
- Types of Absences
- Check-In/Check-Out Procedure
- College Visits
- Early Dismissals
- Tardiness
- Traffic
- Co-Curricular Activities
- Communications
- Dining Hall
- Emergency Procedures
- School Safety Plan
- Financial Information
- Food/Drink
- Harassment/Hazing/Bullying
- Headphone Policy
- Honor Pledge
- Inclusion
- Insurance
- Lockers
- Lost and Found
- Marriage/Pregnancy
- Medication/Health
- Off-Campus Activities
- Public Displays of Affection (PDA) Policy
- Parent Organizations
- Parking and Transportation
- Drop-off/Pick-up by Car
- Where to Park
- Permanent Records
- School Uniform Policy
- Student ID Cards/Lanyards
- System of Discipline
- Drug/Alcohol Policy
- Searches and Seizures
- Smoking and Vaping
- Social Media Policy
- Tablet/Technology Policy
- Transportation to Off-campus, School-sponsored Events
- Visitors
Living in Community: Rules, Policies and Procedures
In order to encourage our young women to be responsible and unifying members of the world community, St. Joseph's Academy attempts to play an appropriate role in guiding students to make good choices. While it is not the province of SJA to prescribe what limits or freedoms parents chose for their daughters, we do expect students to conduct themselves at all times in a manner consistent with the mission of SJA. This expectation applies at all times (whether the student is on campus or off campus and regardless of whether the student is participating at the time in an SJA-sponsored event). Students should be aware that their actions (no matter when engaged in) can reflect on SJA and that they are subject to disciplinary consequences on a 24/7/365 basis.
The interests of a St. Joseph’s Academy student are best served by cooperative relationships among the student, her parents, teachers and the school’s administrators. The regulations and procedures set forth in this handbook are designed to serve the student’s interests and to facilitate a spirit of cooperation. At times, disagreements may arise between a student’s parents and the school concerning application of school regulations. In such instances, reasonable efforts are made to resolve the disputed issues. But if cooperative efforts fail and an impasse results, the student may be subject to dismissal from St. Joseph’s Academy. In developing policies for St. Joseph’s Academy, the administration has tried to anticipate as many issues as possible. But as new and unusual situations may arise, the principal has the authority to make decisions under any circumstances not precisely covered by handbook rules.
Wherever the term “parent” is used in this handbook, “guardian” is implied.
The Counseling Center
Counselors remain with their class for all four years.
Class of 2024
Mary Beth Elfert
elfertm@sjabr.org; (225) 388-2281
Class of 2025
Sarah Oldendorf
oldendorfs@sjabr.org; (225) 388-2283
Class of 2026
Sarah Nelms '10
nelmss@sjabr.org; (225) 388-2223
Class of 2027
Department Chair
Lindsay Carlino '02
carlinol@sjabr.org; (225) 388-2225
Counseling Center Director and College Advisor (A-L)
Allison Hipwell Bruton '95
brutona@sjabr.org; (225) 388-2299
College Advisor (M-Z):
Ellen Frazier
fraziere@sjabr.org; (225) 388-2251
Wellness Educator
Melissa Shaw '96
shawm@sjabr.org; (225) 388-2347
Goals
The Counseling Center participates in SJA's mission to assist students in attaining faith development, academic excellence and personal growth.
Student Services
Counselors meet with students in individual and group settings to guide them toward meeting the above goals. Counselors meet with students throughout the year to discuss standardized test score reports, GPA and scheduling requirements for SJA. Additionally, counselors meet with students in small groups to discuss college readiness and will give basic college information. If a student asks for help or is referred to the counselors by faculty, staff member or parents for emotional issues, drug use, suicidal ideation or other issues that pose a threat to the emotional, physical or psychological well-being of the student, the counselors, along with the administrators, may recommend and/or refer outside, professional mental-health counseling.
Disclosure Statement Regarding Confidentiality
Our primary obligation and loyalty is to the student. Therefore, any information shared with the counselors will be treated with the utmost respect. In general, the counselors will not tell anyone any confidential information a student has shared with them. However, the law and/or the ethical standards of the counselors’ profession may require them to disclose information in certain situations including, for example, to various legal authorities, school administration and/or to the parents of minors when sharing such information may protect the student or others from harm. In addition, it may become necessary to inform school officials of any intent to harm school property if such information becomes known to a counselor through a counseling session.
Students should be aware that the sharing of information from a counseling session will only be done after careful consideration, and every effort will to be made to notify the student in advance of the obligation and intention to disclose confidential information.
The signing of the handbook acknowledgment form gives permission for the counselors to meet with students and discuss with administration the possible need to refer a student to outside professional counseling.
By signing the handbook acknowledgment form, the student and parents recognize that a counselor may, by law and ethical standards of the profession, be required to disclose confidential information provided by the student to third parties.
All SJA faculty and staff are mandated reporters. Teacher or childcare provider is any person who provides or assists in the teaching, training and supervision of a child, including any public or private school teacher, teacher's aide, instructional aide, school principal, school staff member, bus driver, coach, professor, technical or vocational instructor, technical or vocational school staff member, college or university administrator, college or university staff member, social worker, probation officer, foster home parent, group home or other childcare institution staff member, personnel of residential home facilities, a licensed or unlicensed daycare provider or any individual who provides such services to a child in a voluntary or professional capacity.
Admissions
Admissions Policy
St. Joseph’s Academy is a Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory high school. SJA has an admissions policy that is nondiscriminatory regarding race or national origin. Students of all faiths, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds who have the academic ability and motivation to succeed are invited to apply. Special consideration is shown to Catholic families who have consistently supported Catholic education or who have a legacy at SJA. Final decisions regarding admission are made by the President and Principal with recommendations from the Admissions Committee and the support of the SJA Board of Directors.
Admissions criteria are overall middle school record; standardized test scores; personal interview with applicant and her parents; space availability at SJA; recommendation of elementary/middle school principal (for students attending Catholic elementary schools); admissions exam (PreACT *8/9*) results; and completed online application.
After-School Rules and Regulations
*After dismissal, students may remain on campus in one of the following designated areas: Fife Student Commons (FSC), quad, courtyard or Technology and Learning Center (TLC) between 2:50 and 4 p.m. Students may not leave campus after dismissal to roam the neighborhood. At 4 p.m., an announcement will direct students to sign in at either the TLC or FSC while they wait for their ride. The after-school sign-in is for students who remain at SJA and are on campus past the dismissal bell. Students cannot return to school to sign into the TLC/FSC after they leave campus.
The TLC and FSC are open until 5:30 p.m. Our security officer is on campus until 5:30 p.m. each school day. Students must sign out before leaving for the day.
If a student is not picked up by 5:30 p.m., this will be reported to Dean of Women Christina Myles, and a plan will be made.*
Archives
The Archives, located in Mother Alice Hall, contains records dating back to the beginning of St. Joseph’s Academy. A well-documented, highly organized source of memorabilia covering the history of the Academy and Baton Rouge is on file. To donate items to the Archives, email the Archivist or call (225) 388-2346.
Attendance
Regular attendance in classes and school-related activities helps to promote better academic performance and build school and community spirit. When it is necessary for the student to be absent, the parent or guardian should notify the Attendance Coordinator by email (attendance@sjabr.org). Excessive absenteeism and tardiness prove costly in terms of lost productivity. While a certain amount of absenteeism and tardiness is inevitable in any organization, students and parents are expected to cooperate in maximizing attendance.
Any student absent from school or who misses more than four periods is not permitted to attend a school-sponsored event on that day and must be fever free and not vomiting for at least 24 hours before returning. She is allowed to make up any and all work missed during her absence. It is the student’s obligation to find out about missed assignments. Each department has a make-up policy/days. See the course Moodle/MySJA page and this handbook for specifics on each class/department. The make-up test policy can be found in the Academic Excellence section of this handbook. *Seven* accumulated missed class periods will equate to one full day absent.
If a student will miss any classes, for a reason other than illness, advance notice from the parent must be sent to the Dean of Women via email at least one day before the absence in order for it to be considered.
Louisiana requires students to attend school for a certain number of days and complete 26,400 instructional minutes *per semester* to be promoted to the next grade and earn credit for the course [Bulletin 741 Handbook for nonpublic schools]. *If a student misses more than 15 days in a semester, regardless of whether the absences are excused or unexcused, she will be required to withdraw and may have to return her computer to SJA.*
Types of Absences
The Dean of Women makes the determination of excused versus unexcused absences. *If a student misses more than 15 days in a semester, regardless of whether the absences are excused or unexcused, she will be required to withdraw and may have to return her computer to SJA. Parent notification of a student’s reason for an absence must be turned in by the end of the school day, or the absence will be considered unexcused and will not be changed.*
Excused Absence
Absences will be excused for the following reasons. Requests for any other reason must be approved in advance by emailing the Dean of Women.
• Personal illness or injury. *A parent must email attendance@sjabr.org by 7:30 a.m. if his/her student will be absent due to illness. If an email isn’t received from the parent, the absence is marked as unexcused, and an email is sent to the parent inquiring about the student’s attendance. If no response is received from the parent by the end of that school day, the absence will remain as unexcused on the student's record.* If a student is absent three consecutive days, she must bring a doctor’s note to the Attendance Coordinator within three days of the absence. The student will be considered unexcused until the doctor’s note is received, and she will receive an infraction.
• Doctor's appointment. *A signed doctor’s note is required for the check in/out or absence to be considered excused. All excuses must be turned into the main office within three days of the absence. If a signed doctor’s note is not turned in within the time frame, the absence will remain unexcused on the student’s record.*
• Death of a family member
• College visit (see College Visit section)
• Educational absence affiliated with school events, such as science fairs, conventions, Student Minister-led retreats and athletic events. The student is required to complete any make-up assignments.
• Outside competition/non-SJA team competitions and events. While students are encouraged to maintain their extra-curricular competitions and teams outside of SJA, we will allow only three excused *events* during the school year. A parent or guardian must notify the Attendance Coordinator by email at least one *school* day prior to the competition with proof of participation. *Approval may be denied if a student has acquired excessive absences and/or is failing an academic course.* Consequences and a conversation with the Dean of Women will take place if a student misses more than her allowed number of excused absences. These additional absences could include disciplinary and academic consequences.
*Additional days missed outside of the competition as personal days are considered unexcused, and there will be disciplinary consequences.*
Unexcused Absence
If a student is absent from school without a legitimate reason or if a student is absent from school as a matter of convenience to herself or her family, it will be considered unexcused. The student will receive an infraction for each day she has an unexcused absence. She must make up any assignments missed during the absence. Examples include but are not limited to vacations/trips, concerts, non-medical appointments, driver’s education classes and/or driving time (excluding DMV visits). *Parent notification of a student's reason for an absence must be turned in by the end of the school day, or the absence will be considered unexcused and will not be changed.*
Upon a student’s third unexcused absence, a call or meeting with a dean will take place and the student will face academic consequences which may include a zero grade for any homework or classwork missed.
Excessive/Extended Absence
*If a student misses more than 15 days in a semester, regardless of whether the absences are excused or unexcused, she will be required to withdraw and may have to return her computer to SJA. The student may be able to return the following semester or year if she is able to make up her classes through an accredited program approved by SJA.* Students who are deemed by the administration to have excessive absences will be put on an attendance contract for the remainder of the school year or asked to withdraw. Students who had excessive tardies or absences during the prior academic year may be asked to sign an attendance contract before the start of the new school year. *Students must complete a minimum of 26,400 instructional minutes per semester to remain at SJA or receive credit.*
*Seven* accumulated missed class periods will equate to one full day absent.
• On the 5th absence in a semester, an email will be sent to the student’s parent.
• On the 10th absence in a semester, a conference will be requested between the Dean of Women and the parent. With this number of absences, a doctor’s note must be presented to have any further absences excused. *College visits, field trips, non-SJA outside events/competitions and other optional absences may not be approved after the 10th absence.*
• *On the 14th absence in a semester, a second conference will be requested between the administration, student and parent. With this number of absences, a formal notice of the student's course credit and continued enrollment is given.*
• On the 15th absence in a semester, *the student will be required to withdraw and may have to return her computer to SJA.*
*Louisiana requires students to attend school for a certain number of days and complete 26,400 instructional minutes per semester to be promoted to the next grade and earn credit for the course (Bulletin 741 Handbook for nonpublic schools).*
Absences During Exams
All students are expected to take their exams during their regularly scheduled time. If there is a serious conflict, special permission must be obtained from the Dean of Women. If a student misses an exam and cannot make it up during conflicts, the student will take the exam during the following week. No early exams will be given except in the case of an extreme emergency. Students who take more than one class in the same subject area must see the Dean of Academics to schedule a conflict exam during exam days.
Modified Schedule of Attendance
*In cases of extended absences due to health reasons and when a student’s health does not allow for a full day of classes upon her return, the grade-level counselor will work with the student on a modified schedule of attendance.* The counselor will send the final schedule to the Dean of Academics. The student’s classes will be scheduled with her regular teachers. The student must have a *signed* medical note stating the reason. Teachers will be given information on the scheduling requirements for the student. *If the modified schedule must be utilized for an extended period of time, the student may be asked to withdraw from SJA.*
Check-In/Check-Out Procedure
Illness
If a student becomes ill during the day and must leave campus, she must report to the School Nurse, who will call the student’s parent to obtain permission before the student leaves. *Seven* accumulated missed class periods will equate to one full day absent. *An unstructured period is considered a class period for students.*
Medical Appointments
Most routine visits to the doctor should be scheduled outside of school hours. If a student knows in advance that she must leave early for a doctor's appointment, an email must be sent to the Attendance Coordinator at attendance@sjabr.org *by 7:30 a.m. on the day of the checkout.* When the student returns to school, she must present a note signed by the physician to the Attendance Coordinator in order to receive an excused absence. *If a signed note is not turned in within three days of the appointment, the absence will remain unexcused on the student's record.*
Seniors with Unstructured Periods
*Only seniors who sign the appropriate documentation will be given the opportunity to arrive late or leave school early during their unstructured period. Students in grades 9 through 11 do not have this privilege.* Students and a parent are required to complete the Senior Late Check-In Permission Slip for Unstructured First Period or Senior Early Check-Out Permission Slip for Unstructured Last Period form that is located on MySJA.
o Seniors with first period unstructured are allowed to check in late but must arrive 10 minutes before the end of first period. *(Example: Following schedule 1, first period ends at 8:10 a.m.; the student should sign in by 8 a.m.)* In the event of a *morning* Prayer Service, seniors are required to be checked in by 7:30 a.m.
o Seniors with eighth period unstructured are allowed to leave at the end of the day unless we have an end-of-the-day assembly.
College Visits
Students are encouraged to visit colleges of interest during the summer and school holidays.
Seniors are allowed three excused absences for college visits during the academic year. *These three days are not in addition to the 15 days already allowed.* Juniors and sophomores are allowed two excused absences for college visits during the academic year. *When necessary, a travel day is allotted for each college visit. Notification of a student's college visit and confirmation of the tour from the university, if applicable, must be sent to the Attendance Coordinator by a parent at least one school day before the scheduled absence. If notification is not received, the absence will be marked as unexcused.* Any student who misses more than her allowed number of excused absences for college visits will receive an infraction. No college visits will be approved during *midterms, final exams or AP testing.*
*Please note that any day missed for college visits, whether considered excused or unexcused, counts towards a student's overall absences for the semester.*
Early Dismissals
For school activities or athletics: Students who consistently leave school early for a school-sanctioned activity can contact the Dean of Women prior to the start of the athletic season to establish an alternative schedule during the athletic season or for the duration of the activity. This alternative schedule could include time within the school day for making up missed work and attending the class that is most often missed. Students who *are struggling academically and* do not follow the revised schedule will be subject to exclusion from the sport or activity.
For Professional Learning Communities: The intention of this early dismissal time for students (Schedule 3) is to allow teachers who teach the same course to meet. These professional learning communities (PLCs) allow for professional dialogue and collaborative study that will ultimately improve the educational environment of St. Joseph's Academy. The vision is for stronger leadership and teaching that will, in turn, lead to greater student achievement in the classroom and on standardized tests.
All early dismissals will be listed on the school calendar. If there are school closures during the year, that time will be made up by cancelling the necessary number of PLCs.
On early dismissal days, students can choose to remain on campus to utilize the Learning Center (Math, Science and English Resource) or the Writing Center. The Technology and Learning Center and Help Desk will be open during this time. Sports practices and club meetings sponsored by a faculty member will not begin during the PLC time. *On early dismissal days, students must sign into the Technology and Learning Center by 3 p.m.*
The complete bell schedule can be found under the Quick Links section of the SJA website.
Tardiness
Students are expected to be on time for every class. *Excessive tardiness to a given class may result in an infraction from the assigned teacher.*
A student who arrives on campus after the tardy bell must report to the Attendance Coordinator’s office for a tardy slip before entering class. She must have her student ID to scan the barcode when she checks in. Beginning with the third unexcused tardy, an infraction is given for every unexcused tardy without prior parent notification. Excessive tardiness may result in a *two-hour Saturday school or Saturday suspension. See below for a sample flow of consequences for excessive tardiness in a semester:
1st and 2nd unexcused tardy: Recorded in MySJA without additional consequence.
3rd unexcused tardy: Recorded in MySJA, infraction issued (written warning if student has zero infractions for the semester).
4th–6th unexcused tardy: Recorded in MySJA, detention earned.
Beginning with 7th unexcused tardy: Recorded in MySJA, meeting with the Dean of Women, parent contacted, Saturday School earned for each unexcused tardy moving forward.*
Traffic
*Students are permitted to arrive as early as 6:30 a.m. Traffic issues are expected and will not be approved as an excused tardy. We ask that students and their families make adjustments in their morning routines to ensure they are to school by the morning bell. Extreme weather, road accidents and out-of-the-ordinary circumstances are considered excused on a case-by-case basis, and the parent is asked to contact the main office if he/she anticipates their student will be tardy. All students are allotted two unexcused tardies without a consequence when traffic causes them to be late. Beginning on the third tardy, an infraction is issued.*
Co-Curricular Activities
Athletics
Interscholastic athletics are an integral part of the total educational program at St. Joseph’s Academy. The purpose of athletic activities is to provide educational experiences not otherwise provided in the curriculum that will contribute to the student’s knowledge, physical skills and emotional and spiritual development.
SJA student-athletes compete in the following sports:
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Powerlifting
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field (indoor and outdoor)
- Volleyball
Non-LHSAA sanctioned sports:
- eSports
- Red Steppers
- SJA Cheerleaders
The combination of outstanding athletes and nationally acclaimed coaches has enabled SJA to win district, city and state championships. The outstanding individual efforts of many Redstickers have led to continued careers as collegiate scholarship athletes.
SJA is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) and enjoys a statewide reputation for compliance with all LHSAA regulations and policies. All athletes must meet the scholastic and eligibility requirements as outlined by the LHSAA.
Any student-athlete who has a reasonable chance to play collegiate sports and/or to earn a college scholarship in athletics must register online with the NCAA Eligibility Center at the end of her freshman year in high school. For more information on the NCAA Eligibility Center and the online registration process, please refer to the NCAA website.
For additional information, contact SJA's Athletic Director.
All student-athletes must have an LHSAA physical form completed and signed by a physician and their parents before they can try out for any SJA sport. The form can be found on MySJA in the Resources Board, Athletics. This form can also be found on the SJA website under Quicklinks, Forms. You will print the form and take it to your daughter's physician to complete and sign. Please scan the completed form or take a picture of it with your smartphone and upload to MySJA, Resources, Athletics before tryouts. Once the team is selected, additional information will be provided for parents to complete the remaining required forms.
Please note that student-athletes must attend all tryout dates listed with their sport.
*Student-athletes may be placed on probation if their academic standing falls below the requirement or for consequences of disciplinary infractions.*
Athletic Lettering Requirements
In order to receive a varsity letter in a particular sport, a student-athlete should demonstrate skill through her participation in games, practices and all team functions. She should exhibit a willingness to work toward team goals, good sportsmanship and a spirit of cooperation with her coaches and teammates. To letter, a student-athlete must make a significant contribution to her team in all of these areas as determined by and at the discretion of the head coach.
Intramural Program
All SJA students can enjoy athletic competition, thanks to our intramural sports program. Each year, our Intramural Sports Director offers students the opportunity to compete in team or partner sports, including volleyball, ping pong, lacrosse, badminton, archery, dodge ball, pickleball, flag football, rock climbing, ultimate frisbee and more. Additionally, students can join students from Catholic High School to compete in the coed sports of volleyball (fall) and kickball (spring).
New and different activities are offered each year. Many intramural activities/events are held in the fall and repeated in the spring to accommodate the busy schedules of our students.
For more information, contact the Intramural Sports Director.
Clubs/Student Organizations
Numerous clubs are available for students. Each club meets monthly and has its own individual membership criteria. Some clubs meet and work with their Catholic High School counterparts. Also, many clubs are affiliated with state and national organizations. All clubs must be approved by the Activities Coordinator, who appoints an official club moderator. Requests to form new clubs must be presented to the Activities Coordinator.
- American Sign Language Club
- Art Club
- Beta Club
- CHS Bruinettes
- CHS Cheerleaders
- CHS Marching Band
- Classical Club
- Coding Club
- Cooking and Crafts Club
- Creative Writers’ Club
- Criminal Justice Club
- Diversity Club
- Drama Club (SJA/CHS)
- Film Club
- French Club I
- French Club II
- French Honor Club
- *Future Business Leaders of America*
- Games Club
- Historical and Geographical Society
- *Karaoke Club*
- *Key Club*
- Latin Club
- Literary Ladies Society
- Liturgy Committee
- Mu Alpha Theta
- *My Sister's Keeper*
- National Honor Society
- Praise and Worship Band
- Respect Life Club
- Robotics Team
- Science Club
- SJA Ambassadors
- SJABR TV
- Spanish Club
- Student Council
- Student Ministry
- Video Games Club
- Yoga Club
- Youth & Government
Club Officers
Club elections are held at various times throughout the year. Each club has election guidelines, but all elected club officers must adhere to the following requirements and restrictions:
Requirements:
- Each nine weeks, the GPA of each officer must meet the club requirement and will be checked by the Dean of Women. Each officer must also maintain a passing grade in each of her subjects each nine weeks.
- If the officer falls below the grade requirements or is in danger of failing any subject, she is placed on probation. The GPA will be rechecked the following nine weeks, and if the officer meets academic requirements, she may reclaim the office. If the officer does not meet the requirements, she is suspended from office for that school year.
- If an officer receives consequences for disciplinary infractions, she may be subject to probation or removal from the office or club at the discretion of the administration.
Restrictions:
- A student may be president/editor of only one co-curricular activity.
- A state club officer may be state president and president of the school club for which she holds office.
- A student may hold office in a maximum of two co-curricular activities.
Proposing a New Club
Any student may propose a new club by requesting the New Club Proposal Form from the Activities Coordinator. All club proposals will be discussed and decided upon by the administrative team.
Communications
Announcements
If you need to get a message to your daughter during the school day, please email her. Students are allowed to check email during unstructured lunch time. The Attendance Coordinator will only email a student in an emergency. It is the student’s responsibility to check her email.
Announcements are made at the beginning of 3rd period and followed up with an Announcements email. Afternoon announcements are made at the end of 8th period. Students must remain in class until all announcements are complete *and they are dismissed.*
School Messenger phone alerts and/or email notices to parents will be used to communicate timely information.
Media Policy
Requests from the media for interviews of any student or employee of St. Joseph’s Academy must be approved by the Communications Director. Exceptions to this policy will be made in cases such as athletic team coaches/club moderators or student-athletes/club members being interviewed following an athletic/club event. The Communications Director serves as the public spokesperson for St. Joseph’s Academy. No other employee or student should speak on behalf of SJA without the consent of the Principal.
Newsletters
A monthly newsletter along with a calendar and other pertinent information is emailed to parents and is posted on the website under the Parents portal. The Connections news magazine is published three times per year and mailed to parents, alumnae and friends.
Promotional Photos/Interviews
Throughout the school year, photographs are taken and videos are made of students for a variety of purposes, including use in St. Joseph’s Academy promotional materials (fliers, brochures, invitations, etc.), on the Academy’s website, in Academy-produced publications (Connections, Annual Report, Student Prints, The Shield, etc.) and in various SJA and external media outlets, including social media platforms. No remuneration or payment is attached to the use of these photographs or videos.
Additionally, students may be interviewed by the Academy’s Communications Department to gather information for stories which are published in or posted on the outlets described above.
On occasion, representatives of the media (print and electronic) are interested in a story relating to the Academy and may wish to interview, photograph or videotape SJA students. SJA makes every reasonable effort to supervise interactions between students and the media.
By submitting the School Handbook acknowledgment form found on MySJA, you grant permission for your daughter’s photograph, video image and/or interview answers to be used in and on the above-referenced outlets.
Written objections from parents and/or students to the use of photographs, videos or answers to questions must be received by the Main Office on the students’ beginning-of-the-year orientation day.
For more information, contact the Communications Director.
Student Directory
St. Joseph’s Academy provides a password-protected online student directory on MySJA. This includes the following information as provided in the registration form: student’s name, grade level, parent(s)’ names(s), home phone number(s), address(es) and Safe Home participation. .
The names and addresses of juniors and seniors are given to Balfour and Kleinpeter Photography in order for these vendors to communicate with students/parents during the summer months. If you do not wish this information to be given to these vendors, contact the Principal.
Deliveries to Students
During the school day, students will not be allowed to accept deliveries of food brought in from outside vendors, parents, friends or relatives.
Every effort is made to see that students receive needed school items delivered to them during the school day. SJA, however, will not accept deliveries of flowers or gifts.
Dining Hall
SJA partners with SAGE Dining Services to provide nutritious and delicious meals for our students. SAGE cooks from scratch and maximizes its use of raw and minimally processed food. Food is grilled, baked, broiled or sautéed to avoid frying. SAGE uses fresh fruits and vegetables and offers whole-grain breads, bagels and rolls. A meatless entrée is offered daily, as are fresh salads. Food is prepared using fresh herbs and spices, reducing the use of salt.
Hot entrées, made-from-scratch soups, grilled sandwiches, traditional Louisiana favorites and fresh baked goods are offered daily. SAGE also provides resources to help students make good nutritional choices. Cooking/nutrition and wellness demonstrations enable students to learn about ingredients, world cuisines and cooking methods.
Remaining balances of less than $10 on senior accounts will automatically be donated to the meal assistance fund after graduation.
All SAGE Dining Services balances need to be current before taking mid-term and final exams.
Emergency Procedures
In case of a general emergency in which school is called off due to dangerous weather or other circumstances, SJA will follow the directives for East Baton Rouge Parish public schools and the Diocese of Baton Rouge.
Students and their parents will be notified of emergency school closures via a phone messaging system or email. Messages will be sent automatically to either the student’s phone number, the parents’ home number(s), the parents’ cell phone number(s) and/or the parents’ work number(s). When school is closed, any after-school activities and meetings are cancelled unless otherwise communicated.
SJA will also notify media outlets of school closures. Since SJA will comply with the directives of the EBRP public schools and the Diocese, there should be no need to call the school for further information in such situations.
Emergency drills are practiced with students, faculty and staff throughout the year. All information regarding safety procedures has been posted in each room on campus.
School Safety Plan
The St. Joseph's Academy safety policies and Emergency Action Plan are available upon request. Please contact Principal Stacia Andricain at andricains@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2240.
Financial Information
Guidelines for Money-Raising Activities
The Administration prefers to keep fundraising projects to a minimum. In order to regulate the number and type of fundraising projects, the following guidelines are established for all classes, clubs or other groups in the school:
- No class, individual or organization is to initiate any money-raising activity or request money from other classes, students, faculty/staff, clubs or organizations without the permission of the Principal. This includes GoFundMe requests.
- Requests to raise money must be submitted in writing prior to the quarter during which funds will be collected. The request should state the goal and procedure for raising the funds.
- Projects that are of charitable or educational value will be given first consideration.
- Students may not sell tickets, raffles, foodstuffs or other items for outside organizations during the school day.
SchoolCash Online
SJA uses SchoolCash Online for online payment of all fees and other school-related costs.
Textbook and Book Fees
Students are expected to handle all books with care and return them in prime condition. A lost or damaged book must be paid for before another book will be issued. Should a student leave during the term, it is her responsibility to return all loaned books to the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction. If a student does not return a textbook, a fee will be assessed and payment will be due at the end of the school year.
Some fees are assessed separately (for example, AP courses and grade-level fees).
Tuition
Tuition, fees and registration costs are set each year by the Board of Directors and communicated at the time of registration. SJA utilizes Blackaud Tuition Management for the processing and collection of registration fees and tuition. Through the online registration process, you will set up your personal Blackbaud Tuition Management account and choose your preferred payment plan and payment method. Blackbaud Tuition Management provides the option to set up recurring automatic payments from your bank or on your credit card.
For the 2023-2024 academic year, tuition is $12,674. Seniors pay an additional $440 senior fee for a total of $13,114.
The non-refundable registration fee is $575.
Tuition and other fees for 2024-2025 will be published in February 2024.
Students who have unpaid fees or tuition will not be permitted to take semester examinations. Students with an outstanding tuition balance may not register for the following academic year. Click here for the 2023-2024 Tuition Policy.
In keeping with the vision of the Sisters of St. Joseph, no student has ever been denied admission solely on the basis of her family’s ability to pay full tuition. The philosophy of SJA’s tuition assistance program is that an Academy education be available to all young ladies who wish to attend and have the academic ability and motivation to succeed.
Families applying for tuition assistance must do so annually, since family circumstances can change and the amount available for tuition assistance changes every year. The application is completed through Blackbaud Financial Aid Management. This secure, online service streamlines the data-collection process and ensures that financial aid is granted to those families who are most in need. Blackbaud Financial Aid Management will collect and compile the data and make recommendations based upon factors specific to the local economy; however, the SJA Tuition Assistance Committee will make all final decisions regarding financial aid.
Instructions for applying for tuition assistance will be provided via email. There is a $35 Smart Aid application fee.
For additional information about tuition assistance, please contact Louise Babin in the Finance Office at (225) 388-2234.
Food/Drink
Students may eat daily in the Dining Hall *or Fife Student Commons* or they may bring their lunch. At no time can a student have food brought to her or delivered to campus from an outside source/vendor. If a student forgets her lunch, she can purchase lunch in the Dining Hall.
Students are allowed water only in the classroom and Technology and Learning Center as long as it is in a seal-top container. No food or other drinks (coffee, smoothies, sports drinks and other beverages) are allowed at any time in any school building except the Dining Hall *and Fife Student Commons.* Chewing gum is not allowed on the SJA campus or at any time in any school building.
Harassment/Hazing/Bullying
St. Joseph’s Academy emphasizes to all students, faculty and staff members that harassment (including sexual harassment) is prohibited behavior and will not be condoned or tolerated. This includes student-to-student, student-to-faculty/staff (and vice versa) and faculty/staff-to-faculty/staff.
All students of the Academy must be treated with respect and in a Christian manner. This prohibition against acts of harassment applies to all people engaged in all school-related activities: all students, regular and temporary, part-time or full-time employees, substitutes, volunteers, itinerant instructors and consultants. It also applies equally to clergy, religious and laypersons.
Physical Harassment: Physical harassment includes unwarranted physical touching, contact, assault, deliberate impeding or blocking movements or any intimidating interference with normal school or work movements.
Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment can include sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. This behavior includes unsolicited written or verbal statements, vulgar or obscene photographs, drawings, jokes or comments, gestures or physical contact of a sexual nature.
Verbal Harassment: Verbal harassment can include derogatory remarks, jokes or slurs and belligerent or threatening words spoken to another.
Written or Electronic Communication Harassment: This includes communication of any threat of, or act of sexual, verbal and/or physical harassment. Any student, faculty or staff member who believes this policy is being violated should report this immediately to a member of the Administrative Team or the President of the Academy.
Hazing: Hazing is the intentional, knowing or reckless act by a person when 1) the person knew or should have known that the act endangers the physical health or safety of the other person or causes severe emotional distress; and 2) the act was associated with being initiated into, affiliating with, participating in or membership in any SJA student organization. Hazing includes physical activity or activity involving the consumption of foods or substances that subjects a person to an unreasonable risk of harm, adversely affects the physical health or safety of the individual or causes severe emotional distress. Hazing is contrary to the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, is a criminal act under Louisiana law and forbidden at SJA.
Any person who believes hazing has occurred in association with any SJA student organization is strongly encouraged to report the alleged hazing to SJA administrators. All allegations of hazing will be investigated by administrators. If there is sufficient information to determine that hazing has occurred, SJA will report the hazing to law enforcement as required by Louisiana law. Any student determined to have engaged in hazing shall be, at a minimum, suspended from SJA and potentially expelled permanently.
Bullying: Bullying behavior is the repeated harassment and targeting of another person or group of persons with the intent to cause emotional, physical or psychological harm.
Any student, faculty or staff member who believes this policy is being violated should report the same immediately to a member of the Administrative Team or the President of the Academy.
Weapons: No student or teacher is permitted to possess any type of weapon while on the school grounds or at any school-related function. A weapon is defined as any instrument that is used or may be used to cause grave bodily harm. Anyone violating this regulation is subject to dismissal.
Headphone Policy
Honor Pledge
In keeping with the mission statement of St. Joseph’s Academy and the philosophy of the Sisters of St. Joseph, calling all to oneness with God and community, SJA has established an Honor Pledge. The measure of a St. Joseph’s Academy young woman is her adherence to the Honor Pledge. The pledge defines the SJA student as guided by honesty, honor and personal integrity in all matters pertaining to her life as a member of the Academy community.
St. Joseph’s Academy Honor Pledge:
The mission of St. Joseph’s Academy is to educate young women as responsible and unifying members of the world community in the spirit and charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Therefore, I commit to
- Respect myself and all members of the Academy community.
- Respect the property of others and be a responsible steward of the earth’s resources.
- Submit only work that is my own and give proper credit when using the words, ideas or efforts of another.
All students are expected to act in a Christian manner at all times. The charism of our Sisters teaches us to strive so that all may be one. Students should strive to treat others as Christ would.
Students are expected to abide by the policies and procedures outlined in this handbook and to assume responsibility for their actions at all times. Students are expected to be prepared for class and to hand in materials requested on time.
Inclusion
Inclusion is an on-going process to increase access and engagement in learning for all students by identifying and removing barriers in a culture of collaboration, respect and support.
SJA is committed to supporting the needs of our student population. We value diversity and respect individual learning differences, working with each individual student.
Insurance
SJA carries student accident insurance through Wellfleet Insurance. All students are automatically covered, so there is no need to enroll.
Coverage limit is $30,000 per injury from the first day of school until the last day of school. The policy pays 80 percent of the reasonable and customary expenses incurred for necessary medical, dental or hospital care (within 104 weeks for Accidental Dental expenses) up to a maximum of $30,000 for any one injury, subject to the deductible amount, excess provision and exclusions.
Expenses incurred after one year from the date of injury are not covered. Deductible is $100, or the amount collectible from any other insurance sources, subject to the excess provisions, if applicable. Liability for school-time-only coverage will be limited to the part of expenses that is in excess of the total benefits payable by other valid coverage on an expense-incurred or provision-of-services basis.
Students are covered for injury that occurs:
• while on the school premises during the hours and days when classes are in session and while participating in or attending any school activity, including athletics, sponsored by and under the direct and immediate supervision of the school;
• while away from the school premises, if participating in a school-sponsored, directly supervised activity, including all athletics on field trips;
• while commuting directly and without interruption to or from their place of residence and school for regular school-day sessions; and/or
• while traveling to or from any school-sponsored, directly supervised activity, including athletic events, in a school-authorized vehicle.
Please note that virtual insurance coverage extends to students participating in a school-sponsored class or activity whether at school or elsewhere.
For more information or to obtain a claim form for submission, please contact the Director of Operations.
Lockers
Any student who would like to use an SJA locker should contact the Dean of Women.
Students will have use of a locker to store personal items during physical education classes. Instructions on P.E. locker use will be given on the first day of school by the P.E. teacher. These lockers will be shared with other students.
Lost and Found
Found articles should be brought to the lost and found in St. Joseph Hall room 113, in front of the Dean of Women's office. Valuables such as jewelry and cash are to be turned in to the Attendance Coordinator in the main office and may be claimed there. After nine weeks, articles unclaimed are donated to the needy.
Marriage/Pregnancy
Medication/Health
School Nurse
A nurse is on campus from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. When the nurse is not on campus, students should report to the Attendance Coordinator.
Medical Forms
St. Joseph’s Academy must have a new, completed Health Information Form on file for every student at the beginning of each academic year. This form is completed and submitted electronically on MySJA.
Medication
Students may not have medications of any kind, prescription or over-the-counter, in their possession while at school. Exceptions are the carrying of self-administration emergency medications (insulin, EpiPens, rescue inhalers). A completed form is required.
Over-the-Counter Medications: All medications, including OTC medications, given by our school nurse must be prescribed by the student’s personal physician.
For a student to receive any OTC medication, a physician’s order form (Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication Form found on MySJA) must be completed and signed by the student’s parent and her physician. Without a completed OTC order form on file, the SJA nurse will not be able to administer medications for headaches, menstrual cramps, bug bites or orthodontia discomfort, etc. If the nurse is unable to treat a student complaint due to the lack of an appropriate OTC order form, and the student is unable to return to class and participate, her parent or legal guardian will be called to make arrangements to either bring and administer the medication or pick the student up from school.
All medications must be delivered to the school nurse in their original container by the student’s parent or legal guardian. The signed Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication Form must be given to the school nurse with the medication.
SJA will also accept scanned copies of the medication order form emailed to the School Nurse and/or faxed copies of the medication order form. The fax number is (225) 344-5714. SJA must have a separate form for each student each school year in order for her to receive OTC medications.
Prescription Medications: All prescription medications require a completed Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication Form with each medication listed to be kept in the nurse’s office and administered at school. A parent must deliver the medication, in its original container, to the school nurse’s office in St. Joseph Hall.
Carrying/Self-Administration of Emergency Medications (Insulin, EpiPens, Rescue Inhalers): A Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication Form is required for students to carry and self-administer medications for diabetes, asthma and/or anaphylaxis.
Additionally, for your daughter’s safety, a care plan, specific to her needs, must be completed by her doctor. Parents will need to schedule an appointment with the school nurse within one week of the start of the school year to review the plan.
In case of an emergency, the school has a supply of EpiPens on campus through the EpiPens4School Program. This does not replace the need for a student to provide or carry an EpiPen if that has been prescribed.
Sedating/Pain Medications: If a student is administered any narcotic pain medication, antianxiety medication or Benadryl (for allergic reaction) at any time during school hours, that student will not be permitted to drive from that point on during the school day. At the time the medication is administered, if the student is of driving age, a parent will be notified and the student must give their car keys to the person administering the medication for safe keeping. The student will need to be picked up by a parent at the end of the day; keys will be given to the parent at that time.
Medical Conditions
For the health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff, please adhere to the following guidelines. If you think your daughter has a contagious illness, please keep her home.
Strep Throat: If a student is diagnosed with strep throat, she must be on the prescribed medication for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to school.
Fever: A student should not attend school unless she is fever-free (less than 100.4 degrees) for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea: Students need to be free from nausea, vomiting and diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school after an illness.
Pink Eye/Conjunctivitis: The signs and symptoms of pink eye include redness, itchiness, a gritty feeling, discharge that forms a crust overnight and/or tearing. If a student wakes up with any of these symptoms, she needs to be checked by a doctor. If a student reports to the nurse’s office with any of these symptoms, she will be sent home and must be cleared by a doctor to return to school. If a student is diagnosed with bacterial pink eye, she must be on the prescribed medication for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to school. Per the Mayo Clinic, “pink eye can be highly contagious for as long as two weeks after signs and symptoms begin. Early diagnosis and treatment can protect people around you from getting pink eye, too.”
Lice: Per guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control, students diagnosed with live head lice do not need to be sent home early from school; rather, they can go home at the end of the day, be treated and return to class after appropriate treatment has begun. Nits may persist after treatment, but successful treatment should kill crawling lice.
Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses advocate that “no nit” policies should be discontinued. Both groups say no-nit policies that require students to be free of nits before they can return to school should be discontinued for the following reasons: Many nits are more than ¼-inch from the scalp. Such nits are usually not viable and very unlikely to hatch to become crawling lice or may in fact be empty shells, also known as casings. Nits are cemented to hair shafts and are very unlikely to be transferred successfully to other people.
Concussions: A concussion is form of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head causing the brain to move rapidly back and forth within the head. For our students' safety, if a student complains of symptoms after a bump to the head or exhibits signs or behaviors consistent with a concussion including, but not limited to, loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion or balance problems, she will be sent to the athletic trainer or school nurse for further assessment. If a concussion is suspected, a parent will be contacted to make arrangements to pick the student up for further evaluation by an appropriate healthcare professional. No student will be allowed to drive if a concussion is suspected. A written medical clearance from an appropriate healthcare professional is required prior to returning to school.
If diagnosed with a concussion, physical and cognitive activities, such as concentration and learning, can be difficult and should be managed by a qualified healthcare professional. Once the healthcare professional gives clearance for a student to return to school, she can work with her grade-level counselor and teachers to create a plan to catch up on missed assignments.
Immunization Requirements
All students are required by law to present evidence of age-appropriate immunizations against preventable communicable diseases. *If SJA does not receive a copy of a student’s immunization records by the registration deadline or by the due date for rising juniors, the school nurse will contact her parents to request a copy, which must be returned immediately in order for the student to remain in school.*
Required immunizations per the state of Louisiana:
1. Diphtheria Tetanus Acellular Pertussis vaccine (DTaP): 5 doses in student record at kindergarten entry and for entry into all subsequent grades thereafter (Those students who received their fourth dose of DTaP at age four or older do not need a fifth dose on record. )
2. Poliovirus vaccine (IPV): 4 doses in student record at kindergarten entry and for entry into all subsequent grades thereafter (Those students who received their third dose of IPV at age 4 or older do not need a fourth dose on record.)
3. Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine (MMR): 2 doses in student record at kindergarten entry and for entry into all subsequent grades thereafter
4. Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB): 3 doses in student record at kindergarten entry and for entry into all subsequent grades thereafter
5. Varicella vaccine (VAR): 2 doses in student record at kindergarten entry and for entry into all subsequent grades thereafter
6. Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis vaccine (Tdap): 1 dose in student record at 6th grade entry and for entry into all subsequent grades thereafter; or starting with any student 11 years of age in any grade
7. Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY): 1 dose in student record at 6th grade entry and for entry into all subsequent grades thereafter, through the 10th grade; or starting with any student 11 years of age in any grade; 2 doses are required in the student record once she is 16 years of age and in the 11th grade.
*8. Hepatitis A vaccine (Hep A): 2 dose series (minimum interval 6 months) normally given between the ages of 12 and 23 months*
Note: Students can participate in school without the required immunizations listed above if either of the following are presented: 1) a written statement from a physician stating that the procedure is contraindicated for medical reasons; or 2) written dissent from the parent/guardian.
Off-Campus Activities
Before a student may participate in an off-campus, school-sponsored activity, she must return a completed permission slip to the faculty member in charge of the activity. Failure to return the form will result in the student’s forfeiture of her participation in the event. Off-Campus Activity Forms will be handed out by the coach or moderator in charge of the activity. Administration has the right to remove a student from any school travel event at any time without a refund.
Public Displays of Affection (PDA) Policy
St. Joseph’s Academy students are expected to maintain high standards of conduct and respect while living out the mission of the school and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Behavior of an SJA student should be consistent with a school environment focused on relationship with God and neighbor; academics; and respect for each other’s thoughts and feelings.
SJA students must refrain from public displays of affection between fellow students and with Catholic High School students. This policy is expected to be upheld while in school, on school grounds or when attending or participating in any school-related activity or function. Inappropriate PDA in any school setting includes but is not limited to intimate or prolonged embracing, handholding, kissing, continual or inappropriate touching, sitting on another’s lap or intimate behaviors.
A student who violates this policy will be included in a conversation with her counselor and will receive a disciplinary infraction. If either the counselor or an administrator deems that it is necessary, a parent will be included in a conversation.
Public displays of affection will be addressed promptly by a member of the school staff. Students should not video or take a picture of another student engaged in a public display of affection. This action, as well as posting or sharing a video or picture in any manner, will result in disciplinary action.
Parent Organizations
Dads’ Club
The SJA Dads’ Club provides service to the school and social opportunities for fathers and daughters. Membership includes current SJA dads, grandfathers, fathers of alumnae and friends of SJA who have paid the annual dues. Service opportunities include cooking for the Habitat for Humanity Youth Build and assistance at Open House.
Father/Daughter Day is the highlight of the Dads’ Club social calendar. The Dads’ Club also co-hosts the Sticker Scramble golf tournament.
For more information, contact the Dads’ Club moderator.
Mothers’ Club
The SJA Mothers’ Club plays an active and vital role in the support services of the school. It sponsors a number of annual activities, including luncheons, receptions, retreats and prayer groups. In addition, the club provides other services, such as appreciation days for students and faculty/staff. Mothers also run the Sticker Shop.
Members must have a daughter currently enrolled in the school and pay annual dues.
For more information, contact the Mothers' Club moderator.
Parking and Transportation
Parking is a privilege reserved for seniors and juniors. Sophomores will not be allowed to park *starting at the beginning of the school year. Depending on availability, sophomores may be permitted to purchase parking privileges in the spring semester on a first-come, first-served basis.* Anyone not assigned a spot must find alternate transportation. Freshmen are not allowed to drive to school.
Juniors and seniors are entered into a lottery for parking spots. They must complete an online vehicle registration form and pay a car registration fee of *$286.25 for an assigned spot and $78.25* for an unassigned street spot. Juniors and seniors must have a valid driver's license (not a learner's permit) to register a vehicle. Due to a limited a limited number of parking spots, if more students request street spots than are available, seniors will be given first priority, and juniors will be placed in a lottery for remaining spots. Juniors not getting a street spot will be moved to their alternate spot in a lot for the increased parking fee.
*All students who are assigned an SJA parking spot will be issued a hanging parking tag which must always be visible in their vehicle. It is the student's responsibility to move her hanging tag if she drives an alternate vehicle to school on a given day. Students are to park in their assigned spot, which corresponds with their hanging tag, and not park in another area. If a student loses her parking tag, a replacement tag, requested from the Dean of Women, will be available for a fee.*
Freshmen may not drive to school and must make alternate transportation arrangements for the entire school year. *Sophomores may have the opportunity to purchase parking privileges on a first-come, first-served basis during the spring semester.*
Students are reminded that driving a vehicle on campus is a privilege. All students should adhere to rules of safety and courtesy at all times.
During arrival and dismissal times, one-way signs routing traffic in parking lots must be observed, or disciplinary action may be taken. *Students should use the designated crosswalks to enter and exit campus.*
If a student has permission from a homeowner to park in front of their property, she must follow all city ordinances. SJA has the right to ask a student to park at a different location if an issue arises. Penalties for violating parking rules include an infraction and may lead to loss of driving privileges.
Neighborhood Parking Guidelines
If your daughter chooses to park off campus, the school assumes no liability for the car or her safety.
Drop-off/Pick-up by Car
Anyone bringing a student to school or picking her up after school must use the driveway to the west of St. Joseph Hall entered on Kleinert Avenue or the carpool lane of the Academy Student Center. Any student who is discovered being dropped off or picked up on Broussard Street will receive an infraction. *Students should not be picked up or dropped off on neighboring streets without explicit permission from the homeowner.*
Parents who do not absolutely have to pick up their daughters at the final bell are encouraged to wait until after 3 p.m. to do so. This allows time for the lots to empty and helps relieve the bottle neck at the end of the day. Students may be picked up from the Academy Student Center or Kleinert carpool line after 3 p.m.
After school hours (4 p.m. or later), students without adult supervision must wait in the *Technology and Learning Center or Fife Student Commons* until their ride arrives. For safety reasons, students may not be picked up on Broussard Street. Parents are asked not to drop off or pick up students from the Mother Alice Hall driveway.
Where to Park
Assigned parking spots are in these five lots: Synagogue, Kleinert, Broussard Annex, Mother Thollot House and Academy Student Center. Drivers assigned to street spots may park *in the designated areas on* Kleinert Avenue or Parker Street. Under no circumstances are students to park on Broussard Street, *in the visitor parking in front of Mother Alice Hall* or any of the neutral-ground areas near the school premises. Handicapped parking is in front of Medaille Hall on Broussard Street, in the Kleinert parking lot and in the Academy Student Center parking lot. Visitors are asked to park along *Broussard Street or Kleinert Avenue in the designated visitor parking areas.*
Permanent Records
A record of each student’s courses, grades and attendance is kept as a part of permanent office files. These records are used for reference in recommendations requested by universities or prospective employers.
Unofficial copies of test scores and transcripts can be downloaded at any time by a parent or student through MySJA. A student wishing to obtain an official copy of her transcript should make this request to the Registrar's office via email. The school needs one full work day to process requests for official transcripts. Students who are minors must have a parent’s signature for release of transcripts. There is no charge for copies of transcripts. The school must mail official academic transcripts directly to the university or employer requesting the information. All other records are unofficial.
In instances where a student goes by a name that is different from what appears on her birth certificate, St. Joseph’s Academy will use what appears on the birth certificate as her legal name on documents such as transcripts or diplomas.
St. Joseph’s Academy abides by the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) with respect to the rights of parents and, in the event of divorce, the rights of custodial and noncustodial parents. In the latter case, absent a court order to the contrary, the school will provide the noncustodial parent access to academic records and to other school-related information regarding the student. If there is a court order specifying that no information is to be given, it is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school with a copy of the court order.
St. Joseph’s Academy abides by FERPA provisions dealing with confidentiality of students’ grade records.
School Uniform Policy
All final decisions pertaining to the SJA uniform policy, including accessories, hair color, jewelry and makeup, are made by the Dean of Women.
SJA uniform vendors:
Young Fashions
11111 Coursey Boulevard
School Time
7745 Jefferson Highway
Inka’s S’CoolWear
11626 Sherwood Forest Court
All articles of clothing should be securely labeled for identification purposes.
Dress Uniforms
The dress uniform is to be worn on all mass days and at designated school assembly days.
(Items 2-5 must be purchased from the above uniform vendors)
- SCHOOL-ISSUED ID: Students are required to wear their school ID on the issued lanyard at all times during the school day. IDs must be worn on the outside of the uniform and be visible at all times. No stickers are allowed.
- SKIRT: Plaid uniform skirt length should be no shorter than two inches from the top of the knee. Students wearing skirts that are deemed to be too short will be asked to purchase a new one or have the hem taken out in a timely manner.
- BLOUSE (BUTTON DOWN): Plain white oxford button down with long or short sleeves and school emblem on the collar will be required for all dress uniform days. T-shirts worn underneath must be solid white. P.E. t-shirts cannot be worn underneath. Blouses and undershirts must be tucked into uniform bottoms at all times.
- SWEATER: Students can choose from a variety of approved red sweaters: the traditional v-neck, the v-neck vest or cardigan that can be purchased from any of the three uniform vendors and worn on any school day and on dress uniform days. Only red sweaters are allowed on dress uniform days.
- *TIGHTS: Navy or black tights/leggings can be worn on cold days with or without uniform socks. Mid-calf leggings and yoga-type pants are allowed.*
- SOCKS: White ankle or crew socks with or without the SJA logo are to be worn. No colored socks are allowed.
- SHOES: Light brown Sperry/generic-brand topsiders must be worn with uniform socks or tights for all dress uniform days.
Any item of the dress uniform can be worn on any school day. The following are other optional garments that may be worn on non-dress uniform days. Items 2-6 and 8 must be purchased from the above uniform vendors.
- SCHOOL-ISSUED ID: Students are required to wear their school ID on the issued lanyard at all times during the school day. IDs must be worn on the outside of the uniform and be visible at all times. No stickers allowed.
- SKIRT: Plaid uniform skirt length should be no shorter than two inches from the top of the knee. Students wearing skirts that are deemed to be too short will be asked to purchase a new one or have the hem taken out in a timely manner.
- SHORTS: Plaid walking shorts with SJA emblem may be worn. Length should be no shorter than two inches from the top of the knee.
- PANTS: Navy uniform pants with school logo may be worn.
- SHIRT: A white banded-bottom knit shirt with school emblem may be worn; however, these shirts cannot be worn on dress uniform days. T-shirts worn underneath must be solid white and tucked into the uniform bottom. P.E. t-shirts cannot be worn underneath.
- SENIOR SHIRT: In place of the uniform shirt, seniors may wear a red banded-bottom uniform shirt with emblem, except on dress uniform days.
- SOCKS: White ankle or crew socks with or without the school logo are to be worn. No colored socks are allowed.
- SWEATERS: Sweaters or sweater vests must be a solid navy or red V-neck. All sweaters must bear the monogrammed logo and must be worn over uniform blouse. Only the red sweater or sweater vest are allowed on dress uniform days.
- SHOES: Athletic tennis shoes must tie and have a closed heel and toe (no high tops). The canvas part of the shoes must be predominantly white, black, navy or gray (no patterns) and be worn with white socks. No slip-on tennis shoes are allowed. Shoe laces can be any color.
Predominately white, black, navy and gray shoes are acceptable on non-dress uniform days.
Shoes with patterns are not acceptable, even if the pattern uses white, black, navy and/or gray. - SWEATSHIRTS/LETTER SWEATERS: Red or navy monogrammed sweatshirts must be purchased from the Sticker Shop and can be worn on a daily basis except for dress uniform days. CHS letter sweaters (Bruinettes, CHS Cheer, Band and Choir) and SJA sports team sweatshirts may only be worn on Fridays, as long as it is not a dress uniform day. *Other non-uniform sweatshirt styles purchased from the Sticker Shop cannot be worn during the school day.*
- JACKETS/COATS: Any jacket purchased from the uniform vendor must have a logo.
- Navy fleece jackets with the SJA logo: Students can wear any navy fleece with or without the SJA logo. If the fleece does not have an SJA logo, it cannot have any logo. Fleece jackets purchased from the uniform vendors have the logo.
- Navy blazer or solid navy jacket or SJA letter jacket.
- Overcoats can be any color but must be removed once in the classroom unless they are navy blue.
- Rain coats or rain jackets: Students are allowed to wear any color rain jacket (on rainy days), but they must be taken off inside classrooms unless they are navy or red.
- SWEATPANTS: Students can purchase uniform sweatpants from the Sticker Shop. Students will be allowed to wear these as their uniform bottoms *starting on the first Monday after Thanksgiving until the last day of February.*
- TIGHTS: Navy or black tights/leggings can be worn on cold days with or without uniform socks. Mid-calf leggings and yoga-type pants are also allowed.
- SHIRT: Regulation shirts must be purchased on SchoolCash Online. The student’s first initial and last name should be written on the front of the shirt with a permanent marker.
- SHORTS: Any predominately red or navy shorts that are of appropriate length and fit and comfortable for physical activities are acceptable. No boxer shorts or cut-off shorts. Shorts should be longer than the PE shirt.
- SOCKS: White socks should be worn. Uniform socks must be worn at all times outside of P.E. class.
- SHOES: Any color tennis shoes are acceptable. Tennis shoes must tie and have a back.
- WARM-UPS: Warm-ups may be worn over the P.E. uniform.
The wearing *or displaying* of clothing, stickers, pins and accessories with political slogans/images/*promotions* and/or any inappropriate content is prohibited. Accessories of any kind should be of a positive nature and align with the teachings of the Catholic church.
The only piercings allowed will be traditional earrings in the earlobes. Only one pair of earrings should be worn on school days. Other facial piercings are not allowed. The student will be asked to remove any unapproved jewelry, and disciplinary action may be taken. Modest jewelry is appropriate for school days.
Hats of any kind *cannot* be worn to school unless part of a special dress/costume day. Only beanies/wool/knit caps purchased from the SJA Sticker Stop are allowed during the winter months.
Headphones/earbuds should be removed when traveling from class to class and during assemblies. They can be worn in the classroom at the teacher's discretion.
Hair must be a natural color. Complimentary highlights and lowlights are allowed; however, extreme color changes, *including but not limited to half-and-half color blocking, fluorescent or candy hair dye,* are not allowed. Feathers, hair wraps, flower headpieces, scarves and colored hair extensions are not allowed. The final decision regarding hair color issues will be determined by the Dean of Women. Please note that extremely short/shaved haircuts are not permitted. Students considering a very short haircut should discuss it in advance with the Dean of Women.
Makeup
Makeup should be modest and worn at the discretion of the Dean of Women.
No visible tattoos are allowed.
Student ID Cards/Lanyards
Students will take photo ID pictures at orientation and will be given a lanyard at that time. Students are required to wear their school ID on the issued lanyard at all times during the school day. IDs must be worn on the outside of the uniform and be visible at all times. The student's name and picture must be visible at all times and cannot be covered with stickers.
Replacement IDs can be purchased in the Activity Coordinator's office before or after school for a fee of $2. Students not wearing IDs may be issued an infraction.
System of Discipline
The discipline system is designed to uphold the dignity of the individual; provide an atmosphere conducive to learning; and respect the needs of all members of the school community. Implementation of the discipline system requires education and a commitment to communication between all parties. In most cases, the classroom teacher is first in the hierarchy to confront a disciplinary matter. More serious discipline issues will be referred to the administration. The administration may call in outside community support. All final decisions are made by the administration. For additional information regarding the St. Joseph’s Academy system of discipline, contact the Dean of Women.
Under ordinary circumstances, consequences are progressive in nature. That is, second offenses are generally treated more harshly than first offenses. If a student continually violates school rules, the administration may take more serious action than is specifically described in this system.
It is possible that a student and her parents will be asked to sign a contract in order for the student to remain at SJA. Failure to follow the terms of the contract may result in the student being asked to leave.
Infractions
All students are allowed one warning infraction per semester unless a Category II or III has been issued. All disciplinary consequences remain on file for the duration of a student’s time at SJA. Students will be emailed an infraction notification. Infractions may result in a student not being able to hold *or be removed from* a leadership role. Parents can access their daughter's conduct record through MySJA.
*The Dean of Women reserves the right to supersede a warning checklist and mandate a consequence beyond that.*
- Category I: Personal Responsibility – 45-minute Friday Detention:
- 1st infraction is a warning. The infraction is recorded through MySJA. No parent notification required.
- 2nd-3rd infractions: 45-minute Friday detention. The infraction is recorded through MySJA. No parent notification required.
- 4th infraction: 45-minute Friday detention and meeting with Dean of Women. The infraction is recorded through MySJA. Parents notified.
- 5-plus: Move to Category II infraction (2-hour Saturday School), phone call to parents, infraction recorded through MySJA.
- Category II: Respect for Property and Others - 2-hour Saturday or School Holiday Detention:
- 1st-2nd infractions supersede warning infraction. The infraction is recorded through MySJA, meeting with grade-level counselor, recorded in MySJA, returned to Deans' office, two-hour Saturday/holiday school.
- 3rd infraction: recorded through MySJA, phone call to parent, meet with grade-level counselor, two-hour Saturday/holiday school. Student and parents meet with principal.
- 4th infraction: issued to and signed by student and parent, returned to Deans' office, Saturday/holiday suspension, phone call to parents, meet with grade-level counselor.
- Category III: Major Irresponsibilities/Infractions - 6-hour Saturday or Holiday Suspension:
- 1st infraction: Written infraction issued to and signed by student and parent, recorded in MySJA, returned to the deans' office; phone call or meeting with parents, 6-hour Saturday suspension, meet with grade-level counselor.
- 2nd infraction: Two days of Saturday/holiday suspension, student and parents meet with the Principal, possible disciplinary contract and possible expulsion.
- 3rd infraction: Possible expulsion.
Academic Dishonesty infractions can only be issued by the Dean of Academics or Dean of Women.
A student should be aware that having a suspension on her record could affect her ability to become an SJA Student Ambassador or Student Council member, impact her position on a sports team and/or affect her ability to participate in upcoming events.Detentions and Saturday School
Detentions will be held every Friday from 3 to 3:45 p.m. and will be supervised by an assigned faculty member. Students who receive an infraction Monday through Thursday must attend detention the Friday of the same week. Students who receive an infraction on a Friday will attend detention on the following Friday. Students will not be allowed to move their detention due to vacations, student jobs or other non-medical appointments. Proof of medical appointments must be provided.
Students who miss detention will be required to make up the detention the following Friday and, in addition, will be issued a Category II infraction and will be required to attend a two-hour Saturday/holiday school. Only students who are ill, have a family emergency or athletic event may be excused from detention *with approval in advance.*
Permission to be excused from detention can only be granted by the Dean of Women after a phone call from a parent. After-school jobs, carpool issues or athletic practices will not be excused absences from detention.
Students may not study or talk to others during detention. If a student cannot make a Friday detention, parents must call the Dean of Women at least one day prior to the student’s assigned detention date to ask permission to be excused. A student who misses Friday detention will automatically be issued a Category II infraction and required to make up the detention as well as serve the consequences for the Category II infraction, which includes 2 hours on a Saturday.
Those students who receive more than five Category I infractions per semester or any Category II infraction will be required to serve a Friday detention as assigned by the Dean of Women. Upon receipt of a Category II or III infraction, a student may be required to attend school on an assigned Saturday as part of her consequences.Appeal Process
Any student who feels she should have not received an infraction has the right to appeal. Students should contact the Dean of Women to let her know that they are appealing the infraction. Only the person who issued the infraction, the Dean of Women *or the Principal* can rescind an infraction. The appeal process must be brought to completion within three school days. If a student is in the appeal process, she does not attend detention until the matter has been fully resolved and the infraction rescinded.
Drug/Alcohol Policy
Unauthorized use, possession or distribution of prescription or nonprescription drugs or alcohol prior to, during or after the school day or a school event is a serious matter and is subject to immediate disciplinary action, *including expulsion.*
Any student who is in possession of any illegal substance while on campus or at a school event will be dismissed immediately from school.
Searches and Seizures
Smoking and Vaping
Social Media Policy
St. Joseph’s Academy strives to provide the tools necessary to succeed academically but also encourages the appropriate use of technological resources and social media as primary means of maximizing student learning and achieving the mission and goals of the school. Further, recognizing that the proper use of these resources is a privilege, not a right, SJA accepts the responsibility to exercise all reasonable control to protect the safety and legitimate needs of the students in their use of the school’s technology. Social media refers to online tools and services that allow any internet user to create and publish content.
Appropriate Online Behavior
Cell Phone/Smart Watch Policy: Cell phone use by students is allowed during their unstructured period or lunch and only outside of buildings or in the Dining Hall. If a student is sick and needs to leave school, she must go to the Attendance Coordinator’s office to call her parents. If a student is found using her cell phone during class, it will be taken from her. She will retrieve it, along with an infraction, at the end of the day from the Dean of Women. *The first infraction for cellphone usage will earn an automatic detention; the second infraction for cellphone usage will earn a two-hour Saturday school.*
The use of cellular devices in an unacceptable manner in the school setting is prohibited. Examples of unacceptable usage can include but are not limited to the following: use of a device for any purpose inside a restroom, use of a device on the school campus for cheating, cyber bullying, sexting and taking inappropriate pictures or videos (including videos that contain inappropriate music). Students are to refrain from creating videos with inappropriate content while wearing the school uniform at any time. Regardless of your privacy settings, assume that all of the information you have shared on your social network is public information. Students are not to record or take pictures of other students, faculty or staff without consent.
Teachers will require students to stow away cell phones, smart watches or other devices that might distract the student while completing any graded work in the classroom. The classroom teacher has the discretion to determine when these items must be put away.
The use of smart watches while testing, including exams, test, quizzes, etc., is prohibited. Teachers may ask students to remove smart watches before any assignment or assessment.
Student Use of Email, Communications and Social Media
Students using SJA email or internet access are representatives of the school and are expected to act in a manner consistent with the ideals of SJA. Communications on the internet (including social media sites) and via email reflect on SJA and must not damage the school’s reputation. Students must maintain proper etiquette while using social media and any electronic device. Engagement in online social media such as but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, etc., will result in disciplinary action if the content includes inappropriate music, photographs and/or morally inappropriate behavior. Regardless of your privacy settings, assume that all of the information you have shared on your social network is public information.
Users may connect SJA email accounts to personal mobile devices, but in doing so, the user acknowledges that SJA reserves the right to remotely wipe the device.
Students are prohibited from changing the display name or photograph associated with their account.
Social Media/Parents
Parents are asked to set a good example for students when accessing and using social media. Engagement in social media including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc., may result in disciplinary action and/or dismissal if the content of the student or parent’s post includes defamatory comments regarding the school, the faculty or other students.
Tablet/Technology Policy
St. Joseph's Academy strives to provide the technology tools necessary to succeed academically. Each student is issued a laptop computer to be used in and out of school. To ensure consistent, responsible and productive technology usage, SJA has developed the following policy. It is our expectation that students, parents and faculty/staff abide by these rules.
Tablet Responsibilities
St. Joseph's Academy assigns each student a tablet computer, power cord, stylus and carrying case, which must be brought to school every day. These items remain the property of SJA. Each student is responsible for the care of her assigned tablet computer and accessories. No stickers, decals, paint, writing or other defacement should be made on the tablet computer or case.
Failure to bring the tablet computer and/or carrying case to school will result in an infraction; the student will be issued a temporary loaner computer to use during the day. No part of the computer is to be removed or tampered with.
Failure to use the school-issued carrying case when transporting the tablet computer will result in an infraction. No other cases or sleeves may be used, including built-in backpack sleeves, as this voids the warranty on the computer. Failure to use the school-issued AC charger or using a charger not provided by the school will result in an infraction and voids the school's liability if an issue arises.
Tablets must never be loaned to someone or left unattended/unsecured. If a tablet is found unattended on school property, the student will receive an infraction for irresponsibility. Tablets should go home with students each evening and must not be left at school during vacations.
All storage, network communication, equipment and software provided by St. Joseph’s Academy remain the property of SJA. The school seeks, where possible, to honor the privacy of the individual. It reserves the right, however, to access any file, email, network transmission or other information stored on or communicated through its property and will do so if a compelling reason arises. St. Joseph’s Academy retains the right to monitor network activity in any manner it sees fit.
Misuse includes any internet conduct on or off campus which negatively affects the reputation of the students or any member of the SJA community. This includes but is not limited to sending or posting messages that suggest harassment, racism, sexism or inappropriate language, music and/or symbols; and sending or displaying unchristian, immoral, offensive, violent, pornographic, obscene or sexually explicit messages or pictures.
The individual has no reasonable expectation of privacy.
Help Desk Policies
The Help Desk is open from 6:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and 6:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. The Help Desk's summer hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Fridays. If the student experiences an issue with her tablet computer that prevents her from completing her schoolwork or participating in class, she must visit the Help Desk as soon as possible before school, during her lunch or unstructured period or after school. A student should only visit the Help Desk during class time with her teacher’s permission, and only in emergency situations.
When a student must turn her tablet computer into the Help Desk for repair:
1. The student will be issued a loaner computer to use while her assigned computer is being repaired. The student will be held responsible for any damages to the loaner while it is in her care.
2. The Help Desk will diagnose the issue(s) and order the appropriate parts from the vendor.
3. The Help Desk will repair and quality check the computer to ensure the issue is resolved.
4. The student will be notified that her computer is ready to be picked up. She should back up all necessary files from her loaner and return the loaner in the same condition as it was checked out to her.
5. The student should pick up her computer within three school days of receiving the ready notice.
Tablet Computer Repairs
Each Asus EliteBook B3402 tablet computer is covered by a warranty. The warranty does not cover damage to or loss of the power cord, stylus or case. If these items are lost or damaged, the student will be responsible for the cost of replacement. If these items are damaged, the student needs to bring them to the Help Desk to determine if the item is covered by insurance. All replacement parts are to be purchased through SJA on SchoolCash Online.
Parents may choose to purchase insurance through SJA to provide additional coverage. The annual insurance policy will cover repairs each year up to the value of the unit.
The insurance policy will not cover deliberate damage or cosmetic damage that does not interfere with the function of the computer. Damage resulting from failure to use the school-provided carrying case or charger is not considered accidental damage and will not be covered by the insurance policy. The insurance policy does not cover the following: theft from an unlocked, unattended vehicle; corrosion or rust; intentional damage; dishonest acts; power surges except lightning; unexplained loss; and war or government seizure.
Damages to the Tablet Computer
If a student accidentally damages her tablet computer, she should bring it to the Help Desk at her earliest convenience to be checked in for repair. Help Desk staff will repair the computer using the student’s one-time use of her Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) followed by her insurance policy where applicable. If insurance was not purchased, the computer will be repaired at the student's expense.
If a student damages her tablet computer or a loaner computer a second time, she will be referred to the Dean of Women for disciplinary action. In the event of multiple damages where SJA ADP or insurance cannot be used, students may work in the Help Desk at the lowest rate as the student technicians for up to $300 of the cost of her damages. The remainder of the cost of damage must be covered by the student.
If a student loses her computer, she must immediately notify the Help Desk. She will be issued a temporary loaner computer and an infraction for irresponsibility. If the tablet computer is not recovered by the end of the school day, she will be referred to the Dean of Women for further action.
If found, a lost computer should be brought immediately to the Help Desk located in the Technology & Learning Center (TLC), and the Help Desk should be notified by email. If the TLC is not open, the computer should be given to a faculty or staff member.
Theft of an SJA tablet computer must be reported to the Dean of Women and the Help Desk as soon as possible. Theft of the tablet computer is not covered by the manufacturer warranty or the ADP, but may be covered by the tablet insurance policy depending on the circumstances of the theft.
All Help Desk/Technology balances need to be current before taking mid-term and final exams.
Network Accounts and Security
Once set, SJA network passwords are valid for 180 days. A student must be on the SJA campus connected to the SJA wireless network to change her password.
Password requirements are as follows:
a. Must be 10 characters or longer
b. Must include one uppercase letter and one lowercase letter
c. Must include one number or special character
d. Cannot contain the user's account name or parts of the user's full name that exceed two consecutive characters
To change her password, a student must either be on SJA campus connected to the SJA wireless network, or through the self-service password reset tool. The password reset tool must be set up with the student’s verification methods prior to her password expiring. To set up the password reset tool, visit the Password Reset Setup.
File Storage
A common directory is provided to assist with temporary storage needs for work done as teams. These files are not protected and can be read, modified or deleted by anyone. These files are not backed up and may be purged without notice. The common drive is purged on or around the 1st and 15th of each month. Only school-related files may be stored on the common drive.
Every student accepts the responsibility of backing up on a regular basis. The student may choose to use the school-provided, cloud-based storage or other forms of backup (i.e. USB drives, external hard drives, personal cloud-based storage accounts, etc.).
Prohibited Behaviors
Using the SJA-issued tablet or other devices to participate in any of the following is strictly prohibited:
• conducting or participating in any actions which are illegal (according to city, state or federal law)
• violating any of this institution’s policies
• threatening, bullying or harassing others
• advocating racial, ethnic, religious or gender-based slurs
• purposely frustrating others from achieving their educational goals
• infringing software copyright or licensing agreements
• purposely viewing, displaying, storing or transmitting any obscene or discriminatory material or material of terrorists, gangs, hate groups, etc.
• conducting commercial or private/personal business enterprises
• promoting private businesses, product advertisement or political lobbying
• sending unauthorized bulk or random messages (e.g., junk mail, ads, etc.)
• soliciting for organizations that are unrelated to the institution’s mission or purpose
• destroying the integrity of computer-based information
• maliciously installing or invoking a computer virus or other disruptive mechanism
• altering system files or configuration to disrupt computer or network functions
• seeking or gaining unauthorized access to network resources or resources on the internet or attempting to breach security mechanisms
• downloading movies and any other medium which is against the law
• downloading games, images, etc.
• sharing school-related files when the project, activity or assignment is to be done independently
• communicating via the internet, email or social networking sites in a manner which reflects negatively on St. Joseph’s Academy
• posting/sending personal photos or videos which are inappropriate
• using the tablet in order to copy another person’s work
• misuse of web cam
• videoing or photographing another person, including other students and SJA faculty/staff members, without permission
• soliciting donations unless school approved
• placing any stickers on the computer.
Transportation to Off-campus, School-sponsored Events
Depending on the nature of the event and its location, SJA may or may not provide transportation for students to attend off-campus, school-sponsored events. In those situations where SJA does not provide transportation, SJA requests that transportation be provided by the parents or guardians of the students to locations in excess of 30 miles from the SJA campus. Because students are inexperienced drivers, safety is a concern. Therefore, SJA strongly recommends that students not drive to an event that is more than 30 miles from SJA.
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