Dean's Office

Absences

When a student is absent, the student’s parent or guardian must call the Deans' Office before 10 a.m. The attendance office will not accept emails for an absence or tardy.

• Telephone: (415) 731-8571
• Fax: (415) 682-5003 

Student Parking Permit

The following are edited excerpts from SI's Student-Parent Handbook. Please refer to that document for complete expectations, protocols, and procedures.

Academic Integrity and the Pursuit of Academic Excellence

St. Ignatius College Preparatory exists in order to provide an environment where Christian values are taught and practiced. A hallmark of Jesuit education is excellence in academics.  However, excellence that comes at the expense of academic integrity is of no value to the student. Personal integrity is essential for building community and promoting social justice.

Specifically, academic integrity means producing original work on all papers, projects, homework, and other assignments. While the faculty, staff, and administration at St. Ignatius expect originality in all student work, we recognize that certain pressures work against such honest production from time to time. However, we are firm in our resolve that any work presented that is not one's own places at risk the integrity of the student and will be treated most seriously by the teacher and the school administration.

It is not enough that the SI student chooses not to cheat on an examination or quiz or copy another’s homework. The SI student must recommit themselves on a daily basis to uphold their personal dignity and academic integrity. The faculty and administration have set high standards for each member of the student body. It is our expectation that each student will presume to meet these standards by consistently aspiring to excellence in academics and choosing the path of academic integrity.

Cheating

Cheating in any form, i.e., plagiarizing an assignment, copying homework, cheating on an examination, test or quiz, or copying information from the internet without appropriate citation, violates the philosophy of our school and will not be tolerated. Any student who cheats, copies homework, plagiarizes, violates testing procedures, or knowingly enables another student to cheat will be subject to discipline. The use of AI to generate ideas, evidence, and/or language, unless permission is expressly granted by the teacher, constitutes an academic integrity violation.

When cheating in any form is observed, the teacher will speak with the student and inform the Deans’ Office.  The Deans will gather the necessary information from the teacher, speak with the student, and notify the student’s parents of the incident.  The Deans’ Office will keep records as to the number of cheating offenses.

Any incident involving cheating could potentially render a student liable for suspension or dismissal. For any cheating offense, the student will minimally receive a non-passing grade on the assignment or examination at the discretion of the teacher and parents will be notified of the infraction.

Academic Expectations

It is fundamental to the Jesuit principles of education that the student actively engages in the educational process. Consequently we expect each student to realize that the primary responsibility for learning rests squarely on their shoulders. Parents, teachers, and friends may guide and direct the learning process, but real achievement in an academic endeavor is not possible when a student takes a passive role in the process.

Hence, each teacher expects that a student will come to class fully prepared and ready, willing and able to participate in the lessons at hand.

Classroom Conduct

A student is expected to be on time for each class and to miss class only in the case of illness or other serious reasons. The student is expected to engage actively in the dialogue and lesson exercises.  Further, they are expected to assist in maintaining the due order and decorum of the classroom by refraining from disruptive conduct.

Norms of Student Conduct

As members of this Christian community, all of our actions should reflect Gospel values of love and respect for ourselves and for each member of the St. Ignatius community. The fundamental norm is the commandment that we love God and our neighbor.  Our goal is to treat each St. Ignatius student as an individual along with the respect we all deserve. The student, in turn, must assume responsibility for their actions. If there is a conflict, none of us can afford to be myopic in our view. Our relationship must be based on trust and openness to the viewpoints of others; this includes respect for all cultures, races, gender, and nationalities. 

Open and honest communication and responsibility are fundamental to the relationship between families and St. Ignatius. While the anonymity of the reporting party is to be protected, administrators in a position of trust can make a difference in the life of a student who is at risk, feeling threatened, or in a dangerous situation and assist in helping to provide a positive outcome. No one should have the expectation that anonymous communications will be acted upon. Further, the Deans of Students will counsel, and discipline as necessary, a student who violates the rights of another or who shows a lack of respect for those rights. Failure to demonstrate improvement may result in dismissal from school.

Anti-Harassment and anti-discrimination policy

As a Catholic, Jesuit school, St. Ignatius College Preparatory affirms the dignity of every person. Harassment and discrimination are unacceptable. Harassment occurs when an individual is subjected to treatment which is hostile, offensive, or intimidating because of, but not limited to an individual's race, ethnicity, religion, physical/mental ability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or socioeconomic status. Discrimination occurs when an individual or individuals are treated unjustly, differently, or are excluded specifically because of these above named protected characteristics. Harassment or discrimination is prohibited and will not be tolerated. It is the policy of St. Ignatius College Preparatory to provide an educational environment in which all members of the community are treated with respect and dignity and experience full acceptance.

The school will treat allegations of harassment and discrimination of others seriously. We will review, investigate, and communicate such allegations (as appropriate), in a prompt and thorough manner. A complaint of harassment or discrimination of others shall not, in and of itself, create the presumption of wrongdoing. However, substantiated acts of harassment or discrimination of others will result in disciplinary action, up to and including warnings, reprimands, suspension, and dismissal. Students found to have filed frivolous charges will also be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including warnings, reprimands, suspension, and dismissal. Depending on the nature and severity of the alleged misconduct, the alleged offender may be sent home for the duration of the investigation.

This policy prohibits harassment and discrimination wherever and whenever it occurs; at school, at a school activity, or otherwise, and occurring at any time. This policy applies to any student‘s conduct towards any other person.

It is each student's responsibility to:

Conduct themselves in a manner that contributes to a positive school environment;  Avoid any activity that may be considered discriminatory, intimidating, or harassing;

• Be an Upstander. Be vocal in your support of someone who is being bullied and harassed.  
• Interrupt. If you are safe to, tell the individual what they are saying is hurtful.  
• Report. Tell a trusted adult regarding any incidents of discrimination or harassment.  The adult in partnership will then include the Deans or the Principal; you may send an email to deans@siprep.org or use the DEIB Incident Reporting Form.

Responsible Use of SI Technology

St. Ignatius provides students with state-of-the-art Technology Resources in order to support and enhance their academic, spiritual, and co-curricular activities. Students are expected to use SI Technology Resources in ways that are consistent with the mission of the School.

• Be your “best self” when using the Internet: avoid accessing or distributing materials that are offensive or threatening to others.
• Remember that anything sent via email, text, or posted online, can be saved or forwarded, and remain on the Internet beyond your control; use good judgment to avoid embarrassing yourself or others.
• Speak with a trusted adult if you or a friend receives any communication (text message, email, or post) that is inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable.
• Help keep the School’s network functional by avoiding mass emails (spamming).
• Enjoy the recreational uses of technology responsibly.
• Students should be aware that all SI Technology Resources are the property of the School, and the School reserves the right to access all messages or documents composed, sent or received on these systems. For example, school emails can be reviewed in cases of harassment.

Students are not allowed to record lessons or classroom activities without the permission of the classroom teacher.