Student Handbook

We welcome you as a member of the St. Joan Antida High School family. Choosing to attend SJA comes with many advantages, but also comes with serious responsibilities on the part of both student and parent/guardian. Attending a school is a contract between students, parents, and school community. All members of the community must fulfill their required portion of that contract or learning cannot take place. 

Attending a Catholic school requires openness to the teachings and ministries of the Church. Understanding the values of the Catholic Church will be an enhancement of faith and beliefs for some and academic for others.

While we are welcoming of all faith experiences, our Catholic faith is an essential component of an SJA education. By choosing to attend St. Joan Antida High School, you are agreeing to experience education through the prism of the Catholic faith.

These are important components of our school, student, and parent relationship. Through living up to these responsibilities, every child will learn at a high level.

Commitments of St. Joan Antida High School: 

• Maintain a loving Catholic environment rich with the history and values of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida. 
• Provide whatever is necessary to support student achievement. 
• Provide rigorous academic experiences that require all students to perform at high levels. 
• Provide regular feedback to students on academic work. 
• Provide a college-bound curriculum for all students. 
• Maintain a safe environment that promotes the learning of all students, free from distraction. 
• Maintain regular communication with parents. 
• Provide parents and students an opportunity to have input into decisions. 
• Gather parent and student feedback on school academics, climate, and culture. 
• Enforce all policies, rules, and procedures. 

Commitments of Students: 

• Be at school and on time EVERY DAY! 
• Be open to understanding the values and traditions of the Catholic Church. 
• Participate in all classroom activities. 
• Complete all work (class or home) assigned by the teacher. 
• Be respectful of your teachers, school personnel, classmates/peers, and yourself. 
• Be responsible for your own learning through word, action, and attitude. 
• Be safe in all actions you take. 
• Work to your fullest capacity every day and on every task. 
• Be responsible with technology and login information
• Try your best, to do your best, to be your best!

Commitments Parents/Guardians: 

• Ensure that your student is at school and on time EVERY DAY! 
• Support the school as it maintains its Catholic Identity through teaching and prayer. 
• Seek feedback from teachers and school personnel on the progress of your student. 
• Maintain regular communication with the school including keeping contact information up to date
• Ensure that your student completes all schoolwork. 
• Attend all parent/teacher conferences. 
• Regularly check PowerSchool and Kickboard.
• Bring all concerns you may have to school administration as necessary. 
• Work with the school in a cooperative manner regarding all academic and behavior concerns.

Finally, attending a Catholic school requires openness to the teachings and ministries of the Church. Understanding the values of the Catholic Church will be an enhancement of faith and beliefs for some and academic for others. While we are welcoming of all faith experiences, our Catholic faith is an essential component of an SJA education. By choosing to attend St. Joan Antida High School, you are agreeing to experience education through the prism of the Catholic faith.  

Saint Joan Antida High School exists to fulfill its Mission and Vision. For that to happen, a set of school policies and procedures have been developed to best ensure the school, the students, and families have clarity in the expectations of ways and means of our behaviors, interactions, and communication. Saint Joan Antida High School, in its mission, shall work with students and families, and students and families are expected to work with Saint Joan Antida High School. Saint Joan Antida High School promotes a culture of caring and mutual respect within a diverse community. The goal of Saint Joan Antida High School’s policies is to carry out the SJA philosophy of developing young women in the light of sound Catholic principles. The rules and regulations of the school are designed to: 

• Help students develop a concern for the needs and respect of others 
• Establish sound procedures that prevent or stop disrespect and misbehavior 
• Ensure that students are aware of the consequences of inappropriate behavior and understand how/why such behavior must be improved. 
• Help students develop a proper regard for and care of the material goods of others 

The school will not allow disruptive or other misbehavior and will take corrective action as required. All school personnel have the responsibility to uphold behavioral standards and take corrective action in accordance with the policies of the school. SJAHS reserves the right to interpret and implement this policy at its sole discretion. 

Students must apply to St. Joan Antida High School through the Department of Admissions and Enrollment. Appropriate class selection will be determined holistically through a review of student grades, standardized test scores, behavior/attendance report, and teacher recommendation. If a student comes with a significant academic delay, they may be required to meet with the Student Support Team (SST) prior to being enrolled to SJA. It is important that SJA be able to serve the needs of all of our students. 

Admissions and Enrollment are two separate and distinct processes at St. Joan Antida High School. Students may be admitted under the Parental Choice Program but may not be suitable for enrollment if the school cannot meet the needs of the student with minor adjustment to the curriculum. This decision will be made collaboratively with the parent. The Student Support Team will determine enrollment conditions for these students.  

Enrollment: Enrollment at SJA is dependent upon SJA’s ability to best meet the needs of the student. When SJA cannot meet the needs of the student, families will be directed to enroll at a school that can better serve the student. It is important that SJA be able to serve the needs of all our students.

Parental Choice Program: Students applying under a Parental Choice program will be admitted to the Parental Choice Program at SJA if they meet the income and residency requirements. Please refer to the Director of Enrollment for further information. 

Application: To assist you in making a school choice for your student, please call the school office at (414) 272-8423 to make an appointment to visit SJA with your child. After your tour and discussion with personnel from the Admissions department, you may fill out an enrollment application. An original birth certificate (or certified copy), vaccination record, and report card from previous schools are required for enrollment. Placement testing and other paperwork are required before a student’s first day of attendance. The Admissions department can request other necessary documentation from current/prior school(s)to determine enrollment.

Single-gender Education:  

St. Joan Antida High School is a single-sex, all-girl Catholic High School. While we are required to admit male students into the Milwaukee and Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs based on the criteria of those programs, no male students will be eligible for enrollment at St. Joan Antida High School.  

Students are counted in attendance to meet Wisconsin Statute 118.151A when they are in the SJA HS building(s) and are under supervision of a member of the SJA HS Staff/Faculty. Students are expected to be in class. They may only exit the class with the permission of a SJA HS Staff/Faculty member or designee.

A student’s presence in class is critical and essential to the learning process. An attendance rate of 95% is expected of all students at St. Joan Antida High School. Therefore, a student may not be absent more than 8 days during any school year. If a student is absent 20 days or more from a class, the student may not receive academic credit for that course. 
 

ABSCENCES

When a student is absent, parents must call: (414) 274-4766 PRIOR to 8:30 am to excuse the absence. You must give your student’s name, grade level, and reason for the absence. PARENTS MAY ONLY EXCUSE THEIR CHILD FROM SCHOOL FOR UP TO FOUR (4) DAYS PER SEMESTER. Once these days are exhausted, the student will be considered truant without documentation from a doctor, court, or other related service that the student was present for during school hours.  

Absences Procedure: Excused (Legal): Students who must be absent from school must have a parent/guardian call school before 8:30 A.M. on the day of the absence. Upon return to school, students are also required to submit a written excuse signed by the parent/guardian/healthcare provider to the general office, within three days of the absence to obtain an excused absence form. Any absence for which an excuse has not been turned in will be considered an unexcused absence. 

Legal absences defined as follows: personal illness, medical appointments, family emergency, funerals, driver’s examinations, required legal appearances, designated religious holidays, approved educational activities, and suspension. Unacceptable reasons for absences include: vacation, deer hunting, fishing trip, personal business, working, babysitting, shopping, etc. A parent may excuse a child for up to 4 days per semester.

College Visits: Juniors may have three college days to visit a college campus. Seniors may have one college day to visit and one day to allow for required testing if necessary. Juniors and seniors must arrange for a college day pass from their guidance counselor. A parent’s signature is required at least one week prior to the college visit. Work due on the day of the college visit will be due the day BEFORE the visit. Students will have one extra day to make up work assigned during the absence (unless negotiated otherwise with the teacher). This is an excused absence if a student brings back signed documentation from their visit. 

Extended Medical Absence: Students who need to be out of school for more than 20 days due to medical or mental health concerns must meet with a School Counselor to determine a student success plan for making up work. Students missing more than four weeks of class in a quarter may not be eligible to pass that quarter. The student will have the opportunity to take an Incomplete (I) for the quarter grade and complete an alternative credit recovery program online or at MATC to make up these credits if necessary. 

Illness at School: If a student becomes ill at school, she should report to the general office to call home and check out. Students may not leave unless a legal guardian listed in the students’ records can be contacted.

Leaving/Vacating SJA HS Grounds: Students are required to have parent/guardian permission (in writing) to leave the grounds/property of SJA HS. This policy is applicable to all instances where the student vacates the grounds/property by walking, or by any means of transportation; public, private, or shared. 

Medical Appointments

Doctor and dental appointments, job interviews, etc  should be scheduled outside of the school day.  Every effort should be made to have the student attend as much of the school day as possible.  Please plan these appointments for school holidays, PD days, and other days when students do not have school. In order for this absence to be excused during a school day, the student will need to produce a doctor’s excuse and hand it in to the front office upon returning from the medical absence. If the student will miss a portion of the school day due to an appointment, the parent/guardian must inform the school via a written note or over the phone requesting early dismissal. This should be done prior to 8:00 A.M. A student is not permitted to leave school unless they are officially excused. Failure to check out will be considered truancy and will be treated as such.

Truancy: A habitual truant is a student who is absent from school without an acceptable excuse for part or all of five (5) or more days on which school is held during a school semester under Wisconsin State Statute section 118.15. Wisconsin State Statute section 118.15 holds the parent or guardian who has the child under their control, a child who is between the ages of six (6) and 18 years, responsible for causing the child to attend school regularly, fulltime, whenever the school is in session until the end of the school term, quarter or session of the year in which the child becomes 18 years of age.

Vacations: Vacations are not allowed during the school year on school days. Vacations should be planned during normal breaks (i.e. Christmas Break, Easter Break, Summer time vacation). Parents may only excuse their student from school for four days per semester. All other days will be considered unexcused and will be counted in the total days outlined in the truancy policy. We encourage parents who have family commitments out of town during the holidays to plan them during the time allotted. 

St. Joan Antida High School supports the use of technology for the purpose of teaching and learning. Nevertheless, this policy has been created to ensure the academic integrity and safety of all students while attending SJA. 

Cell phones may be in school but may not be used during instructional time. When a student enters each class period, cell phones must be immediately turned off and placed into the designated cell phone area. Cell phones may be used only during Jag40 (lunchtime) or if given explicit permission by a teacher or staff member. If students are seen using cellphones in an unauthorized manner, the phone may be confiscated and given to the Principal.  

Electronic devices including headphones, music devices, and cameras are prohibited. Taking pictures or videos during the school day is strictly prohibited. If a student does not put the electronic device away at the request of an SJA faculty member or administrator, it may be confiscated and given to the Principal.

Bullying is a deliberate or intentional behavior using words or actions, intended to cause fear, humiliation, intimidation, harm, or social exclusion. Bullying may be repeated behavior and involves an imbalance of power. Bullying may be motivated by an actual or perceived distinguishing characteristic, such as, but not limited to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, and social, economic, or family status. 

Bullying and Cyberbullying behavior can be, but is not limited to: 

• Physical (assault, hitting, kicking, theft, etc.); 
• Verbal (threatening or intimidating language, name-calling, cruel rumors, racist remarks, etc.); 
• Indirect (spreading rumors, social exclusion or isolations, using technology in a hurtful manner – cyber  bullying) Cyber bullying includes, but is not limited to, use of email, instant messaging, text messages, digital pictures or images, cell phones, or website postings, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms which has the effect of:
• Physically, emotionally, or mentally harming a student or staff member.  
• Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear of physical, emotional, or mental harm
• Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear of damage to or loss of personal property. 
• Creating an intimidating or hostile environment that substantially interferes with a student’s or staff member's safety and comfort or a student’s educational opportunities. 
• Bullying by proxy (i.e., someone engaging in bullying through another or on behalf of another person; or 
• Between students and students, students and adults, or adults and adults.

Bullying and Cyber Bullying are both strictly prohibited. All bullying activity, without regard to the physical location of the act, may be considered grounds for dismissal from St. Joan Antida High School. Due to the nature of bullying, students will not be mediated, and restorative justice practices are not appropriate interventions for this behavior. If an allegation of bullying is substantiated, the student will be put on the Bullying and harassment procedure policy.   The student may be suspended for three days and referred to a Conduct Hearing team. The team will determine if the charge of Bullying has been substantiated. If so, the accused student will be expelled from St. Joan Antida High School. 

Making a false claim of bullying will also be considered a very serious offense. Students making false claims of bullying will be referred to the SJA Administration where a behavior contract may be written. If the team determines that the false allegation rises to the level of bullying behavior, the student will be dismissed as a student at St. Joan Antida High School. 

Students of SJA, are required to follow student handbook guidelines, even though an event may happen off school property and/or outside of school hours.  Attending SJA is a privilege. Students are held in the highest regard and are seen as role models in the community and have the responsibility to portray themselves, their families and the school in a positive manner at all times.  Social network sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and other digital platforms and distribution mechanisms facilitate students’ communication.  Participation in such networks has a positive appeal but can be extremely detrimental to a student’s future if not used in the appropriate fashion. It is important that all students fully understand the consequences of the misuse of social media.  All students are to exercise extreme caution if they choose to use social media.  

Students are not restricted from using any online social network sites or digital platforms.  However, students must understand that any content they make public via online social networks or digital platforms is expected to follow acceptable social behaviors and also to comply with the federal government, State of Wisconsin, SJA, Archdiocese of Milwaukee, WIAA, and NCAA laws/regulations.  Students must be aware of the SJA Parent/Student Handbook regulations.  Ignorance of these regulations does not excuse students from obeying these rules.   

All and anything posted online is public record.  Users should always be sensitive to how others might perceive their profiles.  Limited access to a student’s site does not protect her information.  Once a photo or comment is posted on a social networking site, that photo or comment(s) becomes the property of the site and may be searchable even after it has been removed.  Students must refrain from posting any inappropriate pictures or comments. Many college admissions officers or potential employers regulate and check these sites to measure a person’s character and discretion.  Students must consider how this may jeopardize their athletic or academic future. 

All students must follow the rules listed below.  The listed consequences below have been put in place by SJA administration and athletic department.  Students are forbidden to do any of the following while on social media sites:

Post derogatory language or remarks about other students, student-athletes, teachers, coaches, alumni, administrators, or representatives of SJA and/or other schools.  

• Make defaming or demeaning statements about or threats to anyone. 
• Post incriminating photos or statements depicting violence, bullying, racism, hazing, sexual harassment, vandalism, stalking, underage drinking, selling, possessing, or using controlled substances, insinuating or encouraging the use of controlled substances, or any other inappropriate behaviors. 
• Create a danger to the safety of another person or make a credible threat of physical or emotional injury to another person. 
• Indicate knowledge of an unreported felony theft or felony criminal damage to property. 
• Indicate knowledge of an unreported school or team violation-whether the violation was unintentional or Intentional.
• Engage in any actions that depict inappropriate, embarrassing, or dangerous behaviors contrary to Christian/Catholic beliefs. 

SJA students must be very careful when using online social networking sites and keep in mind that sanctions may be imposed if these sites are used improperly or depict any of the situations.  Those sanctions can include, but are not limited to public or private reprimand, suspension from practice or competition, dismissal from the program, and loss of financial aid, if applicable.  Any student found in violation will face the penalties found in the Discipline Chart.

Note: Any person wishing to report a potential violation of this code should contact the Principal, Associate Principal or Athletic Director, giving their name and all pertinent information regarding the alleged violation. They need to be prepared to put the information regarding the alleged violation.  They need to be prepared to put the information in writing and provide a screenshot of the incident if requested to do so.  SJA reserves the right to amend this policy from time to time in our judgment to address issues that may arise and changes in our operations or the law.  

SJA reserves the right to amend this policy in our judgement to address issues that may arise and changes in our operations or the law.  

At St. Joan Antida High School (SJA), our student culture is grounded in the belief that every young woman is capable of extraordinary growth. Saint Joan Antida taught that education must shape the whole person—mind, heart, and spirit—and that true learning happens within a community committed to justice, love, and mutual respect.

Because of this belief, we hold our students and our community to high expectations. We show up ready to learn, ready to lead, and ready to honor the dignity of every member of our community. We lift one another up, challenge each other to grow, and learn from our mistakes. Each student, teacher, and staff member contributes to the culture we build. Together, we cultivate an environment where young women can learn boldly, lead confidently, and live with purpose, just as Saint Joan Antida envisioned.

Impact over Intent: 

At SJA, disciplinary decisions are guided by the impact of a behavior, not solely the intent behind it. While intent may be considered as part of reflection and support, consequences are determined by how a behavior affects the safety, dignity, learning, and well-being of individuals and the broader school community.

Even when harm is unintentional, behaviors that negatively impact others or disrupt the learning environment will be addressed to ensure accountability, protect the community, and uphold shared expectations.

Behavior Tracking & Point System (Kickboard) 

St. Joan Antida High School uses Kickboard to track student behavior and promote consistency across classrooms. Through Kickboard, students may earn points (Recognitions) for positive actions or lose points (Redirections) when behavior does not align with community expectations. All Recognitions and Redirections are documented in Kickboard, and parents/guardians have access to this information.

Recognitions acknowledge positive contributions at different levels:

• Actions that positively impact the individual (+1)
• Actions that positively impact others (+3)
• Actions that positively impact the broader school community (+6)

Redirections address behaviors based on their level of impact:

• Behaviors that impact only the individual (-1)
• Behaviors that impact others (-3)
• Behaviors that impact the broader community (-6)

Behavior Matrix & Tiered Interventions

SJA follows a tiered system for student conduct interventions to ensure responses are fair, consistent, and proportionate to the impact of a student’s actions.

Purpose: The Behavior Matrix (see page 36 of Student/Family Handbook) exists to create consistency in how behavior is addressed across the school, reduce inequity in responses, and support teachers with clear, shared decision-making pathways. By using a structured, tiered framework, the matrix shifts our approach from reactive responses to proactive, predictable practices, allowing concerns to be addressed early and with a focus on student growth, accountability, and community well-being.

The table below outlines examples of student behaviors, the corresponding tier, and the potential consequences associated with each level. A complete list of definitions and tiered responses is included to ensure transparency and clarity for students and families.

Athletics

SJA offers competitive tennis, cross-country, and volleyball in the fall and basketball, soccer and track in the spring. Athletes must have on file a proper WIAA Physical/Alternate Card and be in acceptable academic standing. A $30 fee per sport is required for participation along with a signed Parent Contract of Agreement. Student athletes may be asked to purchase their own uniforms. 

Club/Activities

Each club may have its own unique set of expectations and by-laws. Members are expected to follow the by-laws and expectations of the club. Students must limit their club and activity involvement, so academics do not suffer. Clubs offered include, but may not be limited to:

• Campus Ministry
• Art Club
• Student Government
• Mock Trial
• National Honor Society
• Robotics
• SMART Team
• Yearbook

Payment Schedule

Tuition and other fees are to be paid directly to the school. It is necessary for you to make regular payments on your daughter’s tuition and to pay any incidental fees that arise during the year. We will closely monitor payment on a monthly basis, and will send you a statement which will indicate (a) your tuition balance, (b) any payments you have made directly to SJA and (c) fees your daughter might have charged to her account. Please examine these statements carefully. If anything is unclear call our Business Office.

Please see the admissions page for current tuition costs.

If financial obligations are not paid by the due date, the school reserves the right to terminate a student for non-payment of cost of education and fees at the end of a semester. The school also reserves the right to withhold grade reports and transcripts while any tuition balance due to the school remains unpaid.

There is a $30 fee attached to all checks returned to us from any financial institution for non- sufficient funds or any other reasons. The school WILL NOT accept any personal checks after May 1^st for payment to any tuition accounts. All payments must be made in the General Office with cash, a money order or a cashier’s check.

Seniors with outstanding balances may not take part in any graduation activities (Honors Day, etc.)

Duplicate Copies of Records

Report cards, progress reports and exam permits should be kept in a safe place for future reference. Duplicate copies of any of these items will cost $4 to process. (This needs to be done from the General Office during regular school hours and requires a day’s notice.) If the school mails or distributes such items, any request for another copy will be considered “duplicate” even if the claim is made that the item was not received.)

Fundraising/Parent Volunteer Hours

The actual cost of educating one student at SJA for this school year is almost twice the amount of tuition. The school must make up the difference through various fundraising activities. Your help and good will are expected.

You will be asked to volunteer time or talent for the Spaghetti with the Sisters event, SJAHS Gala, athletic events, etc. There are also a number of other volunteer opportunities open to you. We appreciate these volunteer efforts as a positive response to SJA and its educational programs which the fundraising efforts support.

Withdrawal:

If student status is terminated during the school year because of parental withdrawal, a Withdrawal Form must be completed by a parent or guardian. Upon withdrawal, any outstanding tuition balance is payable through the marking period during which the withdrawal takes place. Books must be returned, or the student will be billed for them.

St. Joan Antida High School has expenses which must be contracted for on an annual basis. Therefore, if a student withdraws after the school year has begun; the family is liable for the return of books, fees, and cost of education as indicated below. Keep in mind, that if the student is getting credit for the semester, you must pay for the entire semester. The cost of education due will be calculated based on the number of marking periods the student was enrolled. A student enrolled for any part of a marking period will be considered enrolled for that entire marking period. Until a formal Withdrawal Form is completed, the student is considered to be enrolled.

If a student leaves school during or at the end of a marking period, the amount owed is as follows: First Quarter-25%, Second Quarter-50%, Third Quarter-750%, Fourth Quarter-100%. (The school reserves the right to withhold transcripts, records, etc., until all financial obligations are met, and books returned.)

We must have accurate and current information regarding the student’s address, her phone number and any emergency phone numbers. If something should change during the school year, the parent/legal guardian must inform the school office immediately so all information and mailing lists can be corrected.

St. Joan Antida High School offers a daily breakfast program from 7:20–7:55 a.m. and provides a free, nutritious lunch for students. Students may also bring a lunch from home.

For safety and supervision reasons, students may not order food delivery services (including DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, or similar services) during the school day. Fast food or catered meals may not be delivered to the school by students, parents, or visitors.

If food is delivered during the school day, it will be held in a refrigerated area and may be collected at the end of the day. Food will not be distributed during school hours.

All SJA students are required by Wisconsin Statute 252.04 to have the necessary immunization shots. By the time a student enters high school, she should have had polio, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis shots.

Students who do not have the required shots may be excluded from school. Parents may also be fined $25 per day for violating the law.

In the case of inclement weather, please listen to radio or TV announcements (TV channels 4, 6, 12 and 58) which will indicate that SJA is closed.

SJA is NOT tied to MPS closings.

The announcement will specifically say: St. Joan Antida High School is closed.

The Milwaukee Fire Department forbids smoking in school buildings. Students are NOT to smoke in the school building at any time. There is no need for students to carry smoking materials to class since smoking is not permitted in school.

Any student apprehended smoking in or near school will receive an incident report and receive a $25 fine. The holding of smoking material shall be considered smoking. Being with someone who is smoking also shall be considered smoking. Smoking is not permitted within two blocks of the school building or at any school-sponsored activity.

Because space is limited in many classes, shadow visitor passes will be given to only those girls who are interested in attending SJA in the upcoming school year. Students should bring the name, address, and phone number of the visitor to the Admissions Director. Visitors will spend part of the day with an Ambassador selected by the Admissions Director. Arrangements for the shadow visitor should be made 4-5 days prior to the visit. Any exceptions to the above policy will be made at the discretion of the Principal.

Adult visitors may only be in the building with permission of the school office and for a defined purpose. ALL visitors, including parents/guardians must check into the main school office and obtain a visitor pass before proceeding to any other location in the building.

SJA students will be held accountable for the aggressive behavior of non-SJA students whom they have invited on to school property or to attend a school-related activity. Appropriate disciplinary action will be administered to the SJA student in this regard. Any action taken by a guest of an SJA student can result in action as severe as expulsion for the SJA student.  

It is the policy of St. Joan Antida High School to allow photographs and video footage of students to be used in school-produced materials including but not limited to the school website, social media, printed materials, news media, and television programming.

Photos and video footage of students are value-added content as it relates to the promotion and marketing of the school. It is also the school’s desire to share the achievements and recognition earned by students with the broader community. Any and all use of photographs and video footage featuring students must comply with all legal requirements, including, but not limited to, the Family Education Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA).

Unless notified in writing of an objection by a parent, legal guardian, or student of age 18, photographs and video footage of students and/or names (ex: athletics team roster) may be posted in SJA-produced materials including printed publications, television productions, and websites.

If parents, legal guardians, or students of age 18 do not wish photographs or videos be used in these materials, they should complete a Photo/Video Opt-Out form available at school offices or via the school website. Please be aware that opt-out requests are valid for the current school year and must be renewed at the start of the next school year.

If an opt-out form is filed, school staff members will ALSO request news media not interview your student or film/photograph your student in our buildings. While local news media typically honor such requests, the school does not have legal authority to prevent the media from filming or talking to a student while on public property (ex: At a sporting event at a public school). You are encouraged to have a discussion with your student about your wishes should members of the news media request to interview them. 

If photos or videos of students or staff are going to be created, maintained or displayed by a third party where the SJA will not have direct control of the materials, then a written release form is required from the third party giving students/families the right to consent.

Find the Opt-Out Form here.