Dean's Office Resources

Raptor Visitor Management System is utilized to to record visitor entrance onto our campus. Raptor allows our staff the ability to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers against national registered sex offender databases as well as any internal databases (i.e. custodial issues, restraining orders, prohibited contact).

Upon entering Resurrection, all visitors will be asked to present state government-issued identification (i.e. driver’s license, state ID card, United States Passport Card, military ID card), which will be scanned or manually entered into the system.  If a parent or guardian does not have a government-issued ID, the school staff member can use any form of identification and manually enter the person’s name into the Raptor system with approval from an administrator. The Raptor system checks the visitor's name and date of birth for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders.

The registered sex offender database is the only official database checked by the Raptor system. No other data from the ID is gathered or recorded and the information is not shared with any outside agency. Once entry is approved, Raptor will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of his/her visit.  A visitor’s badge will not be necessary for those who visit our school simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork.

The safety of our students is our highest priority and the Raptor Visitor Management System allows us to quickly identify those who may present a danger to our students.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Principal Richard Piwowarski at rpiwowarski@reshs.org or 773-775-6616 Ext. 130.  

Safe and Respectful Environment Resurrection College Prep High School strives to provide a safe, secure, and respectful environment for young women entrusted to its care. Students are to report any instances where they have experienced a breach in safety and security or any situations in which they feel unsafe. Such reporting can be made to a school counselor, the Dean or another member of Administration. Building Security Building security is highly important and everyone’s responsibility. Therefore, everyone is strongly encouraged to alert a school staff member to anything that is unusual or suspicious. If you see something, say something. As a reminder, all visitors must enter through the Main Office. Doors are never to be opened for visitors — signs on outer doors direct visitors to the Main Office.

Building Access (during COVID-19, see HERE)
 The school building is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

 Students entering the building before school are to use door #8, which is to the left of the gym entrance. Once school the school day has started, students must enter the building through the Main Entrance.

 Students are to use only doors #3 and #8 to exit the building.

 Other doors are not to be used as exits. Exiting the building through the #5 and #6 doors will lead to an enclosed, locked area of the campus which offers no ability to leave that area. Therefore, doors #5 and #6 are to be used only in an emergency situation.

 Students remaining in school after the school day ends are to be under the direct supervision of a faculty or staff member.

 The academic area of the building closes at 4:15 p.m. This area will be locked.
Therefore, students will not have access to their lockers Off- campus behavior Off-campus behavior that contributes to on-campus conflicts or violation of school rules will be addressed by the Dean’s Office. Additionally, behavior outside of school reflects on the reputation of the school. A pattern of student inappropriate off -campus behavior will result in consequences that may impact continued enrollment or other disciplinary sanctions, as warranted to maintain a safe and respectful school environment.

 Students are encouraged to have their rides pick them up before 4 p.m. Students waiting for a ride after 4 p.m. are to wait outside the Main Office by door #1.

Safety Reminders
Safety is our highest concern and we remind students, parents and staff to immediately report any suspicious person or persons either on-campus or off, including incidents before or after school. Please refer to the Safety & Security section of the Student Handbook for additional information about safety on campus.

In the case of any emergency or suspicious activity, take the following steps:

Step 1 - Dial 911
Step 2 - Report incidents immediately to the Main Office.

We also remind students to utilize safe practices when traveling, including the following:

• Be alert and travel in well-lit and well-populated areas
• Whenever possible, travel in pairs or groups
• Be aware of surroundings and report suspicious activity
• Keep money, phone and other distractions out of sight

All Attendance policies may be found on page 3 of the 2020-21 Student and Parent Handbook.

Attendance Policies During COVID-19
Report On-Campus or Remote Learning Absences
Parents & guardians - if your student is going to be absent from on-campus or from remote learning, be sure to notify the Resurrection Attendance Office at 773.467.4618 or resattendance@reshs.org. Please indicate if your daughter’s absence is due COVID-19 symptoms.  

• E-Learning Guidance
• Daily & Hybrid Schedules 

COVID-19-Related Absences
In determining exclusion from school due to Covid exposure or illness, the Illinois Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Interim Exclusion Guidance for Schools will be followed. Students will be expected to resume their cohort’s on-campus/remote learning cycle once they have quarantined the specified time and met the criteria for their status as outlined on the IDPH’s chart, IDPH Exclusion Guide.

It is necessary for parents to contact the Dean of Students when their daughters have COVID-19 symptoms or when they have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who is considered a probable COVID-19 case.

Students who must remain off-campus due to Covid related issues, will be temporarily moved to Cohort C and expected to learn remotely for all classes, unless their health does not permit them to complete school work.

Additionally, students who have returned from a state on the Chicago Emergency Travel Order list will be required to quarantine for 14 days. Therefore, parents are cautioned to avoid travel to these states. More information can be found at Chicago Emergency Travel Order.

On-Campus and Remote Learning Attendance
On the days that a student’s cohort is learning on campus, she must be physically present in the classroom to be considered in attendance. Students may learn remotely only when their cohort is scheduled to learn remotely or on Black Days when all students are learning remotely.

Specific to Remote Learners
Students studying remotely with their cohort or on Black Days must be logged into the class’ Zoom session at the time the class is scheduled to begin. Students who arrive to a class’ Zoom session more than five minutes late will not be admitted to the virtual classroom as their tardiness disrupts teaching and learning. These absences will be considered unexcused unless a parent contacts the Dean of Students within 24 hours of the absence, who will determine if the student’s absence is considered excused. Resurrection College Prep understands that attending classes remotely can present unforeseen challenges. If a student experiences technical difficulty due to Wi-Fi/connectivity issues, she is to immediately email her teacher. The student’s parent is to email the Dean of Students, Ms. Bernardin (tbernardin@reshs.org) regarding the connectivity issue. Students who establish a pattern of absences due to connectivity or home technology issues may be required to attend on-campus e-learning on their cohort’s remote learning days to ensure a consistent ability to attend classes.

Regular Attendance Policy
Resurrection College Prep maintains academic rigor through the physical presence of students in the classroom. Instructional time is the foundation of the educational program. Failure to attend school means lost opportunities to learn.

Resurrection College Prep expects students to be in attendance for all classes each school day. All aspects of the school day, such as Masses, prayer services, retreats, and all-school assemblies are important and are considered part of the educational program. A cooperative effort by the student, parent/guardian and school personnel ensures that a student maintains regular attendance.

The State of Illinois considers a student excessively absent when absences exceed five percent of the school year. Resurrection College Prep records period by period attendance and considers a student excessively absent when she exceeds 5 absences in any class per semester, with the exception of period 7. Absences in excess of 7 for a period 7 class each semester is considered excessive.

Read details about excused and unexcused absences, make-up work, attendance at Masses, retreats and special events, multiple absences, the impact on extra-curricular activities, and return to school information in the current Student Handbook. HERE.

The student’s parent is required to call the Attendance Office before 9:15 a.m. on the day of the student’s absence at 773.467.4618 or resattendance@reshs.org.

A parent may leave a voice message to verify his/her daughter’s absence during non-school hours.

Additionally:
 If a parent/guardian is unable to report the student’s absence, the individuals authorized by the parent/guardian on the Emergency Form may verify the absence.
 If the school is not notified, the Attendance Office will call the parent/guardian.
 If a student’s illness will require numerous Resurrection College Prep Student/Parent Handbook days of absence, her counselor can be contacted to arrange for assignment pick-up and other supportive measures.

When a student returns to school, she will report to the Attendance Office before 8:15 a.m. to verify her return to school and submit any required medical documentation.