Pregnancy

Alter High School recognizes the importance of promoting Christian values regarding sexuality and the sacredness of marriage and, in light of Catholic Church teaching, that sexual expression is appropriate only within the context of marriage.  The school community further recognizes the sanctity of each human life.  The following policy is based on these values.

For the physical safety of the student, if a student is known to be pregnant, she will by encouraged to continue her total education and involvement at Alter High School under the following conditions:

• The student and her parent(s) or guardian will meet with the principal, the school nurse and her counselor to discuss how Alter will be supportive during the pregnancy and afterward.
• The student must also submit a doctor's statement verifying that she is receiving pre-natal care.
• No student who is pregnant will be permitted to participate in any school sponsored athletic activity or physical education.