School Facilities

Since much of the learning at Prep takes place in the classrooms between 8:10 am and 2:50 pm, it is imperative that everyone cooperate with the procedures so that optimum conditions for learning exist.

Silence should be observed on all corridors when classes are in session. When changing rooms, keep to the right and proceed directly to the next class; do not block the classroom doors, corridors or stairs. When going to another floor, go by the way of the nearest stairs. Loitering in any of the lavatories at any time is forbidden. Students are expected to use the lavatory closest to the classroom or location from which they are being excused. Students may not enter nor remain in a classroom except for scheduled classes, after school office hours with teachers, and scheduled activity meetings with moderators present. Defacing or breaking any/all school property and items via tampering with, writing on walls, desks etc., is forbidden. Students may use classroom bulletin boards with approval of a faculty member. Nothing should be posted on any school bulletin board without the prior approval of a teacher, Dean of Students, Principal or Academic Dean. It is expected that a student who accidentally damages school property will report the incident to the Dean of Students.

All lockers are to be locked at all times. All matters that pertain to locks and lockers are handled by the Dean of Students Office. The student’s use of the locker does not diminish the school’s ownership or control of the locker. The school retains the right to inspect the locker and its contents to insure that the locker is being used in accordance with its intended purpose and to eliminate fire or other hazards, maintain sanitary conditions, attempt to locate stolen or lost material, and to prevent use of the locker to store prohibited or dangerous materials such as weapons, illegal drugs, or alcohol. Books and personal belongings not being used are to be left in the lockers. Lunches are to be kept in the lockers and never brought to the classroom. Lockers must be kept neat and clean at all times, free of stickers, tape, etc. The Dean of Students, administration, or School Security Officer may also conduct a basic search of a student’s pockets and personal belongings. This procedure could be done as part of a health and safety check.

Eating is allowed in the student dining hall ONLY. Food and beverages are not permitted in any other part of the main building, Xavier Center, Bellarmine Theatre, or on campus. Students are responsible for leaving the lunch tables presentable for those who will use them later. Students should throw trash in the garbage cans and place recyclable materials in the recycle container at the conclusion of each lunch period. Students are not to leave the building for lunch or order out food for delivery. All underclass students must remain in the student dining hall or Xavier Center lobby until the bell rings, unless they are in the Bellarmine Lobby, or the 4th floor guidance suite. During lunch periods students must use the ground level lavatories. Students using the dining hall after school must clean tables before leaving.

Students are invited and encouraged to use these spaces. In doing so, proper decorum is expected. Students must understand that these spaces are learning environments or places for quiet socialization and companionship. Food and drink are not permitted in these spaces.

Loitering is not permitted anywhere in the school.

All rules and regulations, policies and procedures that are established and posted must be followed during the school day and for all after school activities. Students crossing Wyoming Avenue must do so only at the corners where pedestrian cross walks are provided. No one is allowed in the field or court areas without direct supervision of a coach.

The areas that are considered out of bounds in the main building include the faculty commons, faculty resource room, individual offices without permission, and the elevator. Other campus areas include the Xavier Center second floor during the school day, Coaches’ offices without permission, and the Bellarmine Theatre. Students who need to use the school elevator due to illness or injury must receive an elevator pass from the school nurse. Office phones are off limits to all students unless given permission. Athletes are expected to pre-arrange their rides. Failure to follow these rules could result in JUG. Frequency and severity of this offense could result in probation, suspension or dismissal.

In order that every Prep student has the maximum use of the Xavier Center and to insure the smooth operation during the school day, there are guidelines that must be followed. Students may not enter the Xavier center from the outside through the main doors. Students entering the center must do so from the main building through the stair tower.

With the exception of the student dining hall, food and drink are forbidden in all other parts of the Xavier Center. Those scheduled for Physical Education classes must report on time and must not return to the main building until the bell ending the period.
Athletes not scheduled to practice or use the weight room should not be in the locker area. Athletes must be supervised by the coach, and may not be in the locker area more than 30 minutes prior to the beginning of scheduled practices. NO ONE is allowed in the main gym, auxiliary gym, or weight room without permission and supervision of a teacher, coach or moderator.

• a) The propping of external secured doors is strictly prohibited. Students who prop a door and compromise the security of the Prep community will be placed on disciplinary probation immediately and are subject to serious disciplinary consequences. Those who walk through an external propped door without closing it are subject to multiple days of JUG or probation.

All matters pertaining to the Xavier Center will be handled by the Dean of Students.