PARENT CONTRACT 25/26

Divine Mercy Parent Contract

*updated 3/2025

Our Part:  We will uphold a fully Catholic and challenging learning environment for all of our students. 

Your Part: 

• I understand that I am entering into a completely voluntary working relationship with individual instructors, as well as with DMHC.

• I will exemplify Catholic morality in my speech, dress and actions, which includes the immutable Catholic Church teachings against: artificial contraception, abortion, artificial reproduction, human perversions, and any subjective self-declared 'gender identity' or 'sexual orientation'.  

• I will honor my volunteer commitment as part of my membership, and I understand that it is my sole responsibility to find my own replacement to carry out my duty any time I cannot fulfill that commitment. I will text the Volunteer Coordinator the name of my substitute.

• My child will be prepared with all necessary books and supplies on the first day of classes. 

• I will ensure my family dresses with dignity and in charity for others.  Undergarments must not be visible; Acceptable pants should be loose and could include jeans, khakis, loose track pants; No form fitting pants; Leggings, yoga pants, and pajama bottoms are not acceptable;   Shirts must always be worn. Shirt straps must be a minimum of 2 inches wide. Midriffs/Torsos must be covered at all times, even while bending or stretching. Cleavage must be covered; Shorts may not be more than 4 inches from the top of the knee cap; Skirts and dresses must touch the top of the knee cap (slits included).  Shoes must be worn at all times.

• I will ensure that instructors are notified prior to any absences, and I understand that the responsibility is on my child for obtaining missed work and submitting assignments. 

• It is incumbent upon me to stay abreast of my child’s assignments and insist upon the meeting of all instructor deadlines. 

• I understand that my child’s use of devices is strictly forbidden during class. 

• I understand that my child could be expelled either from a specific course, or from DMHC entirely, (without refund), for intentional plagiarism, cheating, academic failure, drug or alcohol possession or use, vaping, sexual misconduct, weapon possession, or blatant disrespect.