Welcome Back, Monarchs!

The information you will find in the Mater Dei Parent/Student Handbook serves as a guideline for you in dealing with the policies and procedures of Mater Dei High School. CLICK HERE to access this year's handbook. 

For parents, this book gives you helpful information regarding attendance, academics, discipline, parent organizations, and counseling. For students, this handbook outlines important guidelines in areas of academics, attendance, dress code and discipline, student regulations, student organizations, and counseling. Please take time to read and review this year’s Parent/Student Handbook. We believe that the information provided in the handbook gives us all the opportunity to work together cooperatively on a daily basis as we strive to provide the best in an excellent, holistic, Catholic education for you, our MDHS students and parents.

ACTION REQUIRED: A parent/guardian must complete the Parent Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form in ParentSquare no later than Sunday, August 11, 2024.  The acknowledgement form was emailed to all families in our Back to School message via ParentSquare. Note: The parent/guardian signing must sign the form digitally exactly as their name appears in Aeries. You will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your completed form copy for your records. Thank you for your attention to this important action item to start the school year. 

Accurate and up-to-date contact information is critical not only for emergency communication, but also for the daily operations of our school. The Aeries Portal will be open Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 9, 2024. During this window, we ask that all parents/guardians login to ensure that the following is current in your child’s Aeries record:

1. Parent/guardian contact information: mobile number(s), email addresses, home address, check that ALL emergency contacts up-to-date and accurate
2. Student contact information: student mobile number, their email address is their MD email – no need to update

During this time, we also recommend that you:
 

1. Download the ParentSquare App (login with your Aeries credentials)
2. Set your preferred language
3. Program your desired notification settings*
   *Note: In the event of an emergency, ALL families are notified. Families can opt to receive non-emergency messages via text, the ParentSquare app, email or all three in an immediate or digest format.

Thank you for your cooperation in completing this important step.  

GIRLS

• Uniform skirt no shorter than 3 inches above the knee of khaki pants/shorts with MD logo. 
• White 3/4 sleeve shirt or white short sleeved oxford shirt
• Sweater (vest or cardigan) - optional. In school colors red or gray (NO sweatshirts) and must have Mater Dei logo on front left-hand side of garment (available from Vicki Marsha).
• Dress flat shoes or tennis shoes in good repair.
• Earrings may be worn in the earlobe only; no facial piercings, (i.e. lip, nose, tongue, etc.) may be worn.
• Hair must be properly groomed, clean, neat, and professional in appearance, and must be a natural hair color. Exaggerated or extreme styles, non-natural colors, or hair that hangs in the face distract from the educational experience and are not permitted.
• Extreme, two-toned hair color is never permitted.
• Make-up, if worn, must be in good taste.

BOYS

• Khaki pants/shorts with Mater Dei logo.
• Dress shirt – white long sleeved or white short sleeved oxford shirt.
• Chrisitan decent tie or bow tie.
• Sweater (vest or cardigan) - optional. In school colors red or gray (NO sweatshirts) and must have Mater Dei logo on front left-hand side of garment (available from Vicki Marsha).
• Dress shoes or tennis shoes in good repair.
• All male students must always be clean-shaven.
• Sideburns man not extend below the ear or be flared.
• Hair must be groomed out of the eyes, clean, neat, and professional in appearance, and must be a natural hair color. Exaggerated or extreme styles, non-natural colors, or hair that hangs in the face, or scalp/hair designs distract from the educational experience and are not permitted.
• Extreme, two-toned hair color is never permitted.
• Earrings are never permitted.

Mater Dei High School believes that a student's appearance has an impact on his or her attitude and behavior at school. Respect for the school community, for the students themselves and for what the school is giving the students is manifested by an attitude of "dressing up" rather than "dressing down" for school. The dress code is also designed to help students develop a sense of modesty and decorum. It should educate them in what is appropriate dress for the proper time and place.

As a sign of mutual respect, as one way of creating an environment of excellence, and of providing an opportunity for the individual student to make a personal commitment to what the school is about, the following dress code has been developed and updated. 

Mater Dei High School students are to purchase their uniforms through the Vicki Marsha Uniform Company (VMU). You may visit VMU’s store or if you know your sizes, place your order online or by phone. 

The uniform and dress code policies are explained in detail in the Parent-Student Handbook beginning on page 43 section 800. 

Mater Dei is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students, faculty, and staff. One of the key aspects of our comprehensive security measures is our 24/7 campus security. Our dedicated team of trained security personnel ensures that the campus is monitored around the clock, fostering a secure atmosphere for learning and growth. Whether it's early morning or late in the afternoon, students have a safe and productive environment to pursue their academic and personal interests.

In addition to round-the-clock security, we offer a range of resources to support students before and after school. These include supervised study areas, extracurricular activities, and access to academic support services: