SY 2017 - 2018 Handbook

Mount Carmel School

Mount Carmel SchoolP.O. Box 500006, Saipan, MP 96950 Ph (670)234-6184 Fax (670) 235-4751

E-Mail: mtcarmel@pticom.com Website: www.mountcarmelsaipan.com

Regular School Days Traditional Holidays/No School Parents' Engagement (FIS) Faculty In-Service:Early Dismissal Half Day New Quarter Begins

Professional Development/NO Classes Home of the Knights

August January January 2018S M T W T F S 31 Jul First Day for Teachers 1 New Year's Day S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 31 1 3 4 MCS & CCOPSA Professional Development 8 Back to school 1 2 3 4 5 66 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 7 8 9 Classroom preparation 10 17 31 Faculty In-service 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 First Day of School / Opening Mass 10 First Day of the 3rd Qtr. 14 15 16 17 18 19 2020 21 22 23 24 25 26 16 Parent Orientation/Open House 5:00 - 7:00 pm 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day-Holiday 21 22 23 24 25 26 2727 28 29 30 31 23 30 Faculty in-Service 24 Report Card 28 29 30 31

26 Student Leadership Retreat distribution 5:00-7:00 pm 66 1 1 1 1 11September 2017 Jan 28- Feb 2 Catholic Schools Week February 2018

S M T W T F S September 2 Family Night (CSW Ends) S M T W T F S 1 2 1 Faculty & Staff Retreat (No school) 1 2 3

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 Labor Day-Holiday February 4 5 6 7 8 9 1010 11 12 13 14 15 16 5- 8 School Photos 7 14 21 28 Faculty In-Service 11 12 13 14 15 16 1717 18 19 20 21 22 23 12 Mid Qtr. Progress Report Distribution 5 CSW Holiday 18 19 20 21 22 23 2424 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 13 20 27 Faculty In-service 13 Mid-Qtr Progress Report Distribution 25 26 27 28

14 Ash Wednesday October 2017 October 19 President's Day-Holiday March 2018

S M T W T F S 4 11 18 Faculty In-Service Feb 26- Mar 2 Science Fair Week S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 MCS Cultural Day 1 2 38 9 10 11 12 13 14 9 Commonwealth Cultural Day-Holiday March 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 11 PSAT Testing 7 14 21 28 Faculty in-service 11 12 13 14 15 16 1722 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 First Day of the 2nd Qtr. 14 NHS Induction Ceremony 18 19 20 21 22 23 2429 30 31 25 Report Card 19 First Day of the 4th Qtr. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

distribution 5:00 -7:00 pm 21 NJHS & NEHS Induction Ceremony23 Commonwealth Covenant Day-Holiday April 2018

November 2017 November 26 27 28 Mini-course Week S M T W T F SS M T W T F S 1 All Saints Day 29 Holy Thursday - Holiday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3 4 3 Citizenship Day-Holiday 30 Good Friday - Holiday 8 9 10 11 12 13 145 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 15 29 Faculty in-service 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 Veteran's Day-Holiday April 22 23 24 25 26 27 2819 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 Mid Qtr. Progress Report Distribution 2- 6 Spring Break 29 3026 27 28 29 30 22 Thanksgiving Mass / Fiesta 11 25 Faculty In-Service

23 24 Thanksgiving Break 18 Report Card May 2018December 2017 27 Mid Qtr. Progress Report Distribution distribution 5:00 - 7:00 pm S M T W T F S

S M T W T F S 25- 27 Standardized Testing Schedule 1 2 3 4 51 2 December 30 Mid Qtr. Progress Report Distribution 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 13 20 Faculty In-Service 13 14 15 16 17 18 1910 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception May 20 21 22 23 24 25 2617 18 19 20 21 22 23 8 Constitution Day-Holiday 1- 11 AP Exam Schedule 27 28 29 30 3124 25 26 27 28 29 30 20 Christmas Show 2 9 16 23 Faculty In-Service31 Dress Rehearsal / Classroom clean up 4 May Crowning June 2018

22 Christmas Mass / Carnival / Show 6 First Holy Communion / Confirmation S M T W T F SDec 25- Jan 5 Christmas Break 14- 17 8th & 12th grades Final Exams / Grade Entry 1 2

25 Christmas Day 18 Last day for 8th & 12th grades 3 4 5 6 7 8 918 End of the year mass 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

21- 25 Non-graduating Final Exams 17 18 19 20 21 22 23Approved by: 28 Memorial Day-Holiday 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 Last day of school and_____________________ Date: July 24, 2017 Students' Awards / Recognitions

School President 31 K5 Promotion Ceremony

June1 Baccalaureate Mass2 Graduation: 8th & 12th grades

Faculty clearance

Accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement

August 2017

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TableofContents TheHistoryofMountCarmelSchool......................................................................1MountCarmelSchool’sVision,Mission,Philosophy,andESLRs...........................5GeneralExpectations...............................................................................................6 GeneralCourtesy............................................................................6 StudentCommunity/ApostolicServiceHours................................6 ParentInvolvementHours.............................................................7AdmissionsPolicy..................................................................................................8 StatementofNon-Discrimination..................................................8 ApplicationforAdmission..............................................................8 ConditionalEnrollment..................................................................8 ProbationaryAcceptance...............................................................9 Mid-YearorPartialYearAdmission................................................9 Transfer/WithdrawalofStudents...................................................9 Officerecords.................................................................................9 ForeignStudents............................................................................9 Short-TermAuditProgram...........................................................11FeesandTuition..................................................................................................12 ApplicationFee.............................................................................12 RegistrationFee............................................................................12 Tuition..........................................................................................12 FamilyTuitionDiscounts..............................................................13 FinancialAssistance......................................................................13 Employee’sScholarshipProgram.................................................13 TextbooksandSchoolProperty....................................................13 AcademicEnrichment..................................................................14 IndependentStudyProgram........................................................14 AfterSchoolExtendedCareProgram...........................................15 GraduationFee.............................................................................15 OtherFees....................................................................................15ClassSchedules....................................................................................................16AcademicAffairs..................................................................................................17 RequiredCourses(GradeSchool,JuniorHighSchool,HighSchool)17 HighSchoolCourseSequence......................................................19 Homeroom...................................................................................20 GradingSystem............................................................................20 CharacterDevelopment/BehavioralGrades................................22 BehaviorGradeDescriptions........................................................23 AcademicProbationandRetention.............................................23 Retention......................................................................................24 MidQuarterStudentProgressReport.........................................24 Bi-weeklyProgressReport...........................................................25 ReportCards.................................................................................25

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Diplomas.......................................................................................26 Parent-TeacherConferences........................................................26 Transcripts....................................................................................26 StudentRecords...........................................................................26 Confidentiality..............................................................................27 MaintenanceandDestructionofRecords....................................28 TransferofRecords......................................................................28 AccesstoStudentRecords...........................................................29 AmendingRecords.......................................................................29 AdvancedPlacement(AP)Courses..............................................29 SexualEducation..........................................................................30 SacramentalProgram...................................................................31 SummerSchoolProgram..............................................................31 SummerEnrichmentProgram......................................................31AwardsandHonors.................................................................................................32 EndoftheYearAwards&RecognitionCeremony.......................32 President’sList.............................................................................32 HonorRoll....................................................................................32 ValedictorianandSalutatorian.....................................................32 GraduatingwithHonors...............................................................33 BishopChristianServiceAward....................................................33 President’sAwardforHighSchool...............................................33 Principal’sAwardforJuniorHighSchool......................................33 CitizenshipAward.........................................................................33 LeadershipAward.........................................................................33 SubjectAwards.............................................................................33 LoyaltyAwards.............................................................................34 OtherAwards...............................................................................34 ThePresident'sAwardforEducationalExcellence.......................35 ThePresident'sAwardforEducationalAchievement..................36Attendance..............................................................................................................37 SchoolDay....................................................................................37 ClosedNoonHour/LunchHour....................................................37 LeavingSchoolGrounds...............................................................37 OffLimitAreas.............................................................................37 TardinessandAbsence.................................................................37AttendanceProcedures...........................................................................................38 Truancy.........................................................................................39 IllnessatSchool............................................................................39 MedicalandDentalAppointments..............................................40 Off-IslandTrips.............................................................................40 School-SponsoredFieldTrips.......................................................41 WithdrawalfromMountCarmelSchool......................................41 StudentWithdrawalProcedures..................................................41StudentDisciplineCode...........................................................................................42

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SchoolRules.................................................................................42 DisciplinaryProcedures-Teacher’sResponsibilities.....................43 DisciplinaryAction........................................................................44 AdministrativeConference...........................................................46 SearchandSeizure.......................................................................47 Drug-FreeCampus........................................................................47 Withdrawal...................................................................................47 Expulsion......................................................................................47 ProfessionalCounseling...............................................................48 GrievanceProcedures..................................................................48 NoHarassment,Intimidating,Bullying(HIB)Policy......................48MeritSystem.......................................................................................................50OtherRulesandRegulations...............................................................................51 DressCode....................................................................................51 UniformCode...................................................................51 PhysicalEducationDressCode.........................................53 AlternativeDressCode("FreeDress"or"DressDown")..53 SeniorPrivilegesUniform.................................................53 FacultyDressCode...........................................................53 Lockers.........................................................................................54 Inspections...................................................................................54 Pregnancy.....................................................................................54 Visitors..........................................................................................54 CarsandParking...........................................................................55 ElectronicDevices........................................................................55 Telephone.....................................................................................56 AfterSchoolHours.......................................................................56 SeniorPrivileges...........................................................................56EmergencySituations..........................................................................................57 Emergency/EvacuationProcedures.........................................................58 FireAlarmand/orBombThreat.......................................58 Typhoon............................................................................58 Earthquake.......................................................................59 Tsunami............................................................................59 CrisisResponseTeam.......................................................62AccidentProcedures................................................................................................62 AccidentProceduresforStudents................................................62 AccidentProceduresforFacultyandStaff...................................63

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StudentServices..................................................................................................63 CafeteriaandCanteen..................................................................63 AcademicEnrichment..................................................................64 AcademicEnrichmentProgram....................................................64 AcademicAdvising........................................................................64 Counseling....................................................................................64 InternetServiceandComputerUse.............................................64Events,Extra-CurricularActivities&Miscellaneous...............................................65 SchoolMasses..............................................................................66 Retreats........................................................................................67 AcademicChallengeBee/BowlTeam.........................................67

ArtContests..................................................................................67Athletics........................................................................................67EssayandOratoricalContests......................................................67JournalismClub............................................................................67JuniorStatesmenofAmerica.......................................................67MathPrograms.............................................................................68MockTrial.....................................................................................68NationalSpeech&DebateAssociation(NSDA)NationalJuniorSpeech&DebateAssociation(NJSDA)................68PrimaryGradeForensicsCompetition(PGFC)..............................68NationalHonorSocieties.............................................................68RedCrossClub..............................................................................69ScienceFair...................................................................................69MountCarmelSchoolSpellingBee..............................................69StudentCouncil............................................................................69TheatreClub.................................................................................69NewExtra-CurricularActivitiesandClubs....................................69

StudentFundsPoliciesandProcedures..................................................................70RegulationsandProceduresofFaculty...................................................................71 ClassroomTeacherResponsibilities.............................................71 HomeroomTeacherResponsibilities............................................73 LearningCommunityChairs.........................................................75 LearningCommunityChairResponsibilities.................................75 EmergencySituations...................................................................75 Bio-HazardousSituation...............................................................76 SupervisionDuties........................................................................77 SubstituteTeacher.......................................................................77 RegularTeacherResponsibilitytoassistSubstituteTeacher.......77 MassesandPrayerServices.........................................................78 FacultyMeetings..........................................................................78 PTOMeetings...............................................................................78 ClubAdvisors................................................................................78 Mini-CourseTeacherResponsibilities..........................................79 GuestSpeakers.............................................................................80

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Video,Film,andOtherMediaPresentations...............................80 IssuedMaterialsandClassroomSupplies....................................81 AccesstoFacilities........................................................................82 FoodintheClassrooms................................................................82 Letters,Home,PublicationsandtheMedia.................................83 MaintenanceProcedures.............................................................83MajorSchoolFunctionsandEvents....................................................................84 ThanksgivingFiesta......................................................................84 ImmaculateConceptionCelebration............................................84 CatholicSchoolsWeek.................................................................85 FieldTrips.....................................................................................85 FreeDress.....................................................................................86 FundRaising.................................................................................86 DancesandEvents........................................................................86 Carnivals.......................................................................................87 SchoolSponsoredOvernightand/orOff-IslandTrips...................88 ScienceFair...................................................................................89 StudentPublications....................................................................90 Drama,Productions,andSpecialPerformances..........................90 GraduationofEighthandTwelfthGrades....................................91EndoftheYearProcedures.................................................................................92 SeniorsandEighthGrade.............................................................92 EndoftheYearClearanceforStudents.......................................92 EndoftheYearClearanceforTeachers.......................................93 EvaluationandGuidancebytheAdministration................................................94 ObservationofTeachers..............................................................94 ConferenceswithTeachers..........................................................95 ProfessionalDevelopmentandGuidance....................................96Renewal,Non-Renewal,ReductioninStaff,ResignationandTermination..................................................................................................97 LetterofIntent.............................................................................97 RenewalandNon-RenewalofContract.......................................97 ReductioninStaff.........................................................................97 Resignation...................................................................................97 Termination..................................................................................97

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Discipline:ProgressiveDisciplinePolicyandProcedure....................................98 Purpose........................................................................................98 Procedure.....................................................................................98 AppealProcess..........................................................................100 PerformanceandConductIssues NotSubjecttoProgressiveDiscipline.........................................100 Documentation..........................................................................100GrievanceProcedures........................................................................................101 AppealtothePresidentofMountCarmelSchool ortotheBoardofDirectors.......................................................101RulesandCodeofEthicsforTechnology..........................................................102CodeofEthicsforComputerResourcesandNetwork.....................................103ForAssemblies...................................................................................................106 USNationalAnthem...................................................................106 CNMIAnthem.............................................................................106 PledgeofAllegiance..................................................................106 MountCarmelSchoolSong........................................................106Prayers...............................................................................................................107 OurFather..................................................................................107 HailMary....................................................................................107 MorningOffering.......................................................................107 TheApostles’Creed....................................................................107 HailHolyQueen..........................................................................107HymnsandSongs...............................................................................................108

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THEHISTORYOFMOUNTCARMELSCHOOLPlanting Roots with the Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz The history of Mount Carmel School began long before 1952 with a group of sisters who would, for many years, provide the bedrock of teaching at the school: the Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz (MMB). Crossing two oceans and three continents on October 30, 1927, Sisters Loreto Zubia, Inocencia Urizar, Pilar Lorenzo, Maria Teresa Cortazar and Aurora Chopitea set sail from their motherhouse of Berriz in the north of Spain and arrived on Saipan on March 4, 1928. Fifteen days later, on the Feast of Saint Joseph, they opened their first school. While the onset of the Great Depression and World War II hampered the growth of education on the island, the Mercedarian Sisters continued their ministry, teaching doctrina and offering classes in Spanish, music, the arts, and later, cooking and sewing. Surviving the tragedy of war, in 1951, the Mercedarian sisters opened Our Lady of Mercy Kindergarten, which we now know as the Sister Remedios Early Childhood Development Center. That kindergarten would set the stage for Mount Carmel School, providing the first batch of first grade students when the school opened the following year. Early Years In 1952, Father Arnold Bendowsky received blessings from Bishop Baumgartner of the Diocese of Agana, Guam, to provide Catholic education on Saipan. However, Saipan’s fledgling Catholic community had few resources to build a school, so Father Arnold had to improvise. Using his training in masonry, Father Arnold worked with a group of parents to remodel the old sugar mill factory generator house and turned it into the first classrooms for the school. The building, which survived repeated bombings during World War II, provided the ideal structure to house the new school. With large open windows that allowed the cool breeze to flow through the building and two stories of big rooms to accommodate the demands for Catholic education, this survivor of the war served the school well for many years, and continues to stand to this day. Securing a building, however, was only half of the challenge. The school needed teachers and leaders. For that, Father Arnold turned to the Mercedarian Sisters and recruited Sister Ana Maria as the first school superior and Sisters Dolores Larranaga and Pia Goichoechea as the first teachers. As the school grew, so did the commitment of the Mercedarian Sisters. In 1953, Sister Bertha Salazar became the first principal and taught second grade. In the next two years, Sisters Soledad Castro, Mary Margaret, and Concepcion Borja joined the teaching faculty. Growth and Expansion From the day it opened its doors, it was clear that Mount Carmel School was meeting a deep need for Catholic education in the community. However, as the school continued to enroll more and more students, enrollment expanded beyond the capacity of its facilities and supplies. Again, Father Arnold and the school community improvised, this time with fundraising. In 1953, the school held a raffle in which farmers donated livestock, Mercedarian sisters donated life-size statues from the Kansas City regional house, and parents and students donated plants and home-

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made crafts. The fundraiser was a success, allowing the school to order textbooks, develop its curriculum, and build new classrooms. In 1955, under the leadership of Ton Francisco “Ton Kiko” Deleon Guerrero, the school’s facilities manager, the school opened new concrete classrooms just north of the old sugar mill. In 1956, the school continued to expand as Sister Rosario Velasco and Father Raymond Demers, Superior of the Capuchins on Saipan, oversaw the development of what would become the first ever high school in the Northern Mariana Islands. Their vision came to fruition in school year 1957-1958 when a new high school principal, Sister Felisia Plaza, welcomed Mount Carmel’s first high school students, 41 Sophomores. Under the tutelage of Mercedarian Sisters Mary Louise Balzarini and Mary Margaret Sneddon, the school’s first high school students would go on to join the first cohort of students to ever enroll in the school in the school’s first graduation. In 1960, then Deacon Tomas A. Camacho, the future Bishop of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, was the commencement speaker at the double graduation for the Senior Class of 1960 and 8th grade graduates, the future Senior Class of 1964. Faith Tested It took great faith to open the first Catholic school and the first high school in the Northern Marianas, but that faith would be tested less than a decade after the school’s opening. Typhoon Olive struck in 1960, damaging several classrooms and demolishing the school library. Undeterred, Father Arnold and the school community pulled together to open a new library and reading room in the Chalan Kanoa convent, where Home Economics and Art classes were also offered. By the end of the 1960-1961 school year, barely a year after Typhoon Olive, the school also opened its auditorium/gymnasium. Years later, the Constitution for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands was signed in the auditorium/gymnasium, which continues to stand to this day. A few years later, the school and the entire island were hit by one of the most damaging typhoons in the island’s recorded history. In 1966, with winds exceeding 200 miles per hour, Typhoon Jean struck, taking with it much of Mount Carmel School. The roof and several pillars of the school were blown away. Some classrooms were completely leveled, and countless books and school supplies were swept away or destroyed. The day after the typhoon, Father Arnold--the man who was, quite literally, the founding father of the school--stood before the devastation, with tears in his eyes. The school that he, teachers, parents, students, and the entire community had built with their bare hands was in ruins, but their faith was not. The next day, Father Arnold was back at work. With his trademark laughter, he mobilized the school family to clean up the debris and encouraged everyone to move on. Just as the school family had built the school with their bare hands, so did they rebuild it, again with their bare hands. Within just a few weeks, the school was repaired, rebuilt, and rejuvenated. As a testament to the faith and resolve of the school family, Father Arnold also facilitated the construction of the grotto shrine for Mother Mary in the northeast corner of the campus. Father Arnold worked with students and their parents who brought stones and boulders from across the island to build yet another icon at the school. Along with other school icons like the old sugar

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mill and the auditorium/gymnasium, the Mary shrine stands to this day as a concrete manifestation of the steadfast faith and tenacity of the school. A Changing Church, A Changing School The 1960s brought dramatic cultural and socio-economic change throughout the nation and throughout the world. The Catholic Church and Mount Carmel School were not isolated from those changes. For its part, the Church responded to those changes and initiated changes of its own at the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). One of the major documents from the council, Apostolicam Actuositatem (Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity), recognized that “modern conditions demand that [the laity’s] apostolate be broadened and intensified.” Another major council document, Gravissimum Educationis (Declaration on Christian Education), further recognized the role of the laity in Catholic schools, noting that priests, nuns, and the laity all share in the ministry of Catholic schools. As a result of these changes in the broader Catholic Church, Mount Carmel School entered a new era of joint ministry between the religious and the laity, as priests and nuns worked side by side with lay professionals to provide Catholic education. In 1969, Felix Rabauliman became the first non-religious principal for the school since its founding, serving in that position until 1972. After Mr. Rabauliman, Sister Marie Pierre Martinez took over as principal, followed by Sister Bernadita Benavente, who was the principal from 1973 through 1978. Under Sister Bernadita, Jesus R. Sonoda served as vice principal from 1974 until 1978, when William Corey took over as vice principal. While the laity shared more and more in the ministry of Catholic education, nuns continued to play an important role in the school, especially in leadership positions. From 1979 through 1981, Sister Regina Paulino was principal. In 1981, the school split the principal position into two, with Sister Mary Ignesia Sanchez as principal for the high school and Sister Mary Louise Balzarini as principal for the elementary school. Sister Maria Salas replaced Sister Ignesia as high school principal from 1982 through 1984. In 1984, Sister Catalina Saligumba took over as elementary school principal while Daniel McClain became the high school principal. 1985 marked an important turning point in the evolution of the school. On the heels of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa being established in November of 1984, in January 1985, then Monsignor Tomas Aguon Camacho was ordained as the first Bishop of the Diocese. This meant that Mount Carmel School, operating under its own diocese as a diocesan school, no longer reported to the Diocese of Agana in Guam. As a result, the broader governance of the school changed. That year, Sister Mary Louise became the first superintendent of Catholic education in the diocese, while simultaneously serving as principal for the elementary and high schools. Continuing the changes initiated by the Second Vatican Council, Sister Mary Louise was followed by several lay school leaders who were seasoned educators in their own right. Isaac Calvo, a noted public school administrator, served as superintendent and school principal from 1986 through 1989. Victorino Cepeda, accomplished former principal of Marianas High School, become superintendent and principal from 1989 through 1991. Throughout the early 1990s, two more recognized educators, Carmen Taimanao and Margaret Lely, led the school as principal and vice principal respectively. The increasing role of the laity in the school’s leadership was also matched by an increase in lay teachers. Throughout the 1990s, the school recruited numerous lay teachers from throughout the nation, all of whom enhanced the school’s college preparatory curriculum and motivated more

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and more AlumKnights to pursue post-secondary education after graduation. Teachers like Peter Crudo, Clifford Friedman, and Thomas Fendyan all raised the standards and expectations for students and inspired a generation of students to succeed in higher education. A 21st Century Education for the New Millennium As the third millennium and the school’s 50th anniversary approached, Mount Carmel School positioned itself to move forward into the new millennium with a 21st century education. Recognizing the increasingly interconnected nature of the global marketplace, the school took important steps to ensure that it was preparing her students for the new world that was emerging. The first step was taken in 1995 when the school became incorporated, allowing it to form a board of directors, receive tax-exempt and non-profit status, and shift into an innovative president-principal model of school leadership. When the school was incorporated, Bishop Thomas invited Sister Angela Perez of the Religious Sisters of Mercy (RSM) to serve as president from 1993 through 1996. Under the leadership of Sister Angela, the school took another important step into the new millennium by successfully earning accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), securing a full six-year accreditation term, a rare feat any first year candidate in WASC earned. Following Sister Angela’s tenure, Sister Kathleen Sarmiento, another RSM sister, served as president from 1996 through 2000, with Michael Miller and Tyler Bangert serving as elementary school principal and high school principal, respectively. Building on the work begun by Sister Angela, Sister Kathleen worked with the school’s board of directors to secure support and financing to open a new high school building in 1997. Designed by 1969 AlumKnight, Efrain Camacho, the new building featured state-of-the-art facilities, including new science and computer labs and a high-speed computer network infrastructure. In 2000, the presidency was passed on to Margaret C. DelaCruz, a former student of the school and a retired Deputy Commissioner for the Public School System. With Todd Blahnik as the school principal, Mrs. DelaCruz worked closely with the board of directors to continue the facilities upgrades begun by Sister Kathleen. Under Mrs. DelaCruz’s leadership, the school obtained support and financing to open a new middle school in 2005 and a renovated elementary school in 2007. During that time, the school also upgraded its academic programs with a standards-based curriculum which led to substantial gains in student performance on national standardized tests. In 2012, as the school turned 60, a new president arrived, one who was no stranger to the school, having served as a teacher, vice principal, development director, principal, drama adviser, and speech coach at various times between 1996 and 2012: 1991 AlumKnight, Galvin Deleon Guerrero. As a former member of Northern Marianas College’s Board of Regents and the Board of Education for the CNMI Public School System, Mr. Deleon Guerrero brought his vast experience and training in education to the table. Under his leadership, the school has further upgraded its programs by adopting the new National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools prepared by the National Catholic Educational Association. The school continues to move forward with innovative responses to a changing market and commitment to improving the quality of teaching and learning, while staying true to its mission to “educate the whole person to see with Christ’s eyes.”

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MOUNTCARMELSCHOOLVISIONSTATEMENT

Toprepareanddevelopwell-roundedstudentstobeacademicallycompetitiveindividualsguidedbyhumaneandChristianvaluestomaketheworldabetterplace.

MOUNTCARMELSCHOOLMISSIONSTATEMENT

MountCarmelSchooleducatesthewholepersontoseewithChrist’seyes.

MOUNTCARMELSCHOOLPHILOSOPHY

Mount Carmel School's mission is to educate the whole person within a Catholiccommunity. Ourcommunitychallengeseachindividualacademically,socially,morally,and spiritually. This requires participation from all community members, includingstudents,parents,faculty,staff,administrators,boardmembers,andpastors.AsaCatholicfamily,werespecteachindividualforthepersonalgiftsthateachpersonbrings into our community. This appreciation for culture and respect for diversityexemplifies a life in concurrence with Catholic teachings. With justice and love, wesharethevaluesof JesusChrist. Supportedbyourpositiveandnurturingcommunity,eachmemberdevelopsacapacityformatureresponsibility.Mount Carmel School serves the student bodywith a liberal preparatory curriculum,knowledgeable teachers, and a supportive staff. Facilitate learning at every level; theschool devotes itself to students. Our students exemplify success in our communitythrough a love for learning, positive self-esteem and attitude, and respect for oneanother.

EXPECTEDSCHOOLWIDELEARNINGRESULTSMountCarmelSchoolpreparesstudentsto:1. Communicateeffectivelyusingvariousmethodsandmediums;2. ConsistentlyexhibitCatholicattitudes,valuesandbehaviors;3. IntegratereligiousthemestoreinforceCatholicismandsacramentalvirtueoflife.4. Showleadershipbybeingactiveparticipantswithinthecommunity;5. Appreciatetraditions,customsandbeliefsofdiverseworld-widecommunity;6. Developcontinuallyasanindependentlifelonglearner.

STRATEGICPLANNINGPRIORITIES1. SchoolFinances2. TeachingandLearning3. StudentSupportServices

4. FacilitiesandResources5. Catholicity6. SupplementalPrograms

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GENERALEXPECTATIONSMountCarmel School takes seriously its philosophical commitment todevelopa faithcommunityand toprovideanexcellentprogramto facilitate thegrowthof thewholeperson. To achieve these ends, certain general expectations are assumed for itsstudents,facultyandstaff:1. Studentsandparentsareexpectedtosupporttheschool'sCatholicphilosophyasit

manifests itself in religious education, worship, and commitment to service andjustice.

2. StudentsandparentsareexpectedtosupportthepoliciesofMountCarmelSchool.3. Studentsareexpectedtoattend,withpromptness,theirclassesandallmandatory

activities.Parentsareexpectedtocooperatewiththeschool'seffortstomaintainahighlevelofattendance.

4. Students are expected to participate in co-curricular activities in accordance withtheirtimeandabilities.

5. Parentsareexpectedtomeettheirfinancialobligationsontheappropriateduedates.

6. Parentsareexpectedtoattendandsupportparent-teacherconferencesandparentorganizations.

7. Parents and students are expected to support the general development andfundraisingactivitiesoftheschool.

8. Students areexpected toput effort into their studiesoutsideof school onadailybasis according to these approximate guidelines: Homeworkwill be assign to becompleted at home from Mondays through Thursdays during school days. Forgradesonetosix,parentsarehighlyencouragedtosignallhomeworkassignments.

Grades1and2..............................................45minutes Grades3,4and5.........................................60minutes Grades6,7and8..........................................90minutes Grades9,10,11and12..................................2+hoursGeneralCourtesyAllstudents,faculty,andstaffshoulddevelopthepracticeofcourtesyasanexpressionofneighborlylove.Courtesyshouldbeintegratedthroughouttheschooldayandinallrelationships. Off-campus conduct reflects the good reputation of students, parents,andfaculty.Comingtoschoolandreturninghome,onfieldtrips,atsportsevents,andduringotheroff-campusactivities,students,facultyandstaffhavetheresponsibilitytomaintainbehaviorexemplaryofMountCarmelSchool.StudentCommunity/ApostolicServiceHoursStudents in grades 7-12 are required to perform extra-curricular service for thecommunity,which supports them. Each student is required to complete 20 hours ofCommunity/Apostolic service hours per year. The number of hours each studentperformswillbeaccounted forbyhisorherTheology/Religion teacher. Studentswillreceive full credit for their Theology or Religion course upon fulfillingCommunity/Apostolicservicehours.

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ParentInvolvementHoursParent involvement inastudent'seducationplaysavital roleofher/hisacademicandpersonal success. The intent of parent involvement is to build a strong schoolcommunity as well as strong families ties. With this in mind, Mount Carmel Schoolrequiresparentstocontribute20hoursoftheirtimetoMountCarmelschooleachyearas part of parent involvement. The $100.00 penalty for failure to complete parentalinvolvement hours has been suspended. However,wewill continue to track parentalinvolvementhoursandencourageallparents,guardians,andfamiliestoplayanactiveroleintheirchild(ren)’seducation.

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ADMISSIONSPOLICY

StatementofNon-DiscriminationMountCarmelSchooladmitsstudentsofanyrace,religion,color,nationality,orethnicorigin.Allreceivethefullrightsandprivilegesawardedtostudents,andmayparticipateinallprogramsandactivitiestheyareeligiblefor.However,MountCarmelSchoolisnotequipped to accommodate students who demonstrate severe academic deficienciesand/orbehavioralproblems.Mount Carmel School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion,color, nationality, or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies,admissionpolicies,athleticandotherschooladministeredprograms.Alternate Discriminatory Clause: (Extracted from the MCS By Laws under Article X)MountCarmelSchool iscommittedtoequalopportunityanddoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,religionor inanyothermannerprohibitedbyCommonwealthoftheNorthernMariana IslandsorU. S. FederalGovernment laws, regulationsorpolicies inselectionofpersonneloradmissionofstudents.Studentsandpersonnelareprovidedalltherights,privilege,employmentandadmissionopportunities,programs,activitiesandservicesaccordedormadeavailablethroughtheschool.However,theprovisionsofthisnon-discriminatorypolicyshallinnowayinfringeontherightsoftheCorporateMemberprovidedbyCanon05ofthe1983CodeofCanonLaw.That is, “for his own Diocese the local ordinary has the right to name or approveteachers of religion and likewise to remove or demand that they be removed if it isrequiredforreasonsofreligionormorals”ApplicationforAdmissionAny studentwishing to enroll inMount Carmel Schoolmust complete an applicationform. Students applying for the first timemust submit an official copy of theirmostrecentreportcard(anofficialtranscriptmustbereceivedbytheschoolwithin30daysof admission), updated health records, and other pertinent documents. All studentsmusthaveanupdatedhealthcertificatethatcannotbemorethantwoyearsoldorhasno expirationdate. All studentsmust have a current health certificate. Prospectivestudents are required to take Star Reading and Star Math Test. Students andparents/guardianswillbenotifiedinwritingoftheiracceptanceornon-acceptance,andtransferstudentsmustsubmitofficialtranscriptsfromtheirpreviousschool.ForparentsapplyingforK4,theirchildmustbefour(4)yearsoldonorbeforeSeptember30.ConditionalEnrollmentAny new student enrolled at Mount Carmel School without the completed requireddocuments will be enrolled under a “conditional enrollment”. If the requireddocumentsarenotsubmittedwithin30daysoftheconditionalenrollment,thestudentwillnotbeadmittedtoclass.

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ProbationaryAcceptanceNew students may be placed on academic probation and/or behavioral contract.Students accepted on academic probation must receive a 0.66 on a 4.33 scalecumulative grade point average or higher for the first quarter, and/or follow allconditionsonthebehavioralcontract.Studentswhodonotfulfilltheseobligationswillhavetheircasesreviewedbytheadministration. (PleaserefertoAcademicProbationandStudentDisciplineCode.)Insomecases,studentsareacceptedundertheprovisionofabehavioralcontractwhichwillgenerallystipulatethatsuchstudentswillreceivenomore than three detentions, one Saturday detention, and/ or one suspension perquarterortheywillbesubjecttodismissal.Mid-YearorPartialYearAdmissionMountCarmelSchoolOperatesonatwo-semestersystem.Studentsmaybeadmittedthroughouttheschoolyear,contingentonmeetingtheschool’screditrequirements.Admissionandcreditawardedforpriorcourseworkwillbeatthediscretionoftheschooladministration.Transfer/WithdrawalofStudentsIntheeventthatastudentistowithdrawfromschool,parent/guardianmustcompleteandsubmittheWithdrawalFormtothePresident.Thiswillenabletheschooltopreparenecessaryinformationandsettleaccounts.Studentrecordswillbeforwardedwhenallaccountshavebeensettled.OfficeRecordsParents/Guardiansarerequestedtonotifytheschoolofficeinwritingofanychangesofemail, home, mobile, business telephone numbers and/or addresses of emergencycontactssothattheofficerecordsmaybeaccurate,complete,anduptodate.ForeignStudents(F-1StudentVisa)MountCarmelSchoolisauthorizedunderFederallawtoenrollnonimmigrantstudents.Ifyouwouldliketostudyasafull-timestudentatMountCarmelSchool,youwillneedanF-1Visa(AcademicStudent).TheF-1VisaallowsyoutoentertheUnitedStatesasafull-timestudentatanaccreditedcollege,university,seminary,conservatory,academichighschool,elementaryschool,orotheracademic institutionor ina languagetrainingprogram. Youmust be enrolled in a program or course of study that culminates in adegree, diploma, or certificate and your school must be authorized by the U.S.governmenttoacceptinternationalstudents.WhataretherequirementsforF1studentvisas?

• Youmustbeattendinganacademicinstitutionoralanguage-trainingprogram;• Youmustbeenrolledasafull-timestudent;• The school must be approved by the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

Services)toacceptforeignstudents;• Youmustshowsufficientfinancialsupporttocompletethestudy;• Youmustprovethatyoudonotintendtoabandonyourforeignresidency.

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StepstoobtainanF-1Visa1. BeforeyoucanapplyataU.S.embassyorconsulateforanF-1Visa,youmustfirst

apply toandbeacceptedatMountCarmelSchool,aSEVP-approved (StudentandExchange Visitor Program) school. To be accepted at Mount Carmel School, youmust:a. Completethefollowingforms:

i. ApplicationforAdmission(maybecompletedonline)ii. ApplicationforFormI-20(tobecompletedbystudent)iii. AffidavitofSupport(tobecompletedbysponsor/guardian)iv. ApplicationofSponsorshipofForeignStudent

b. Submitthefollowingdocuments:

i. Officialtranscriptand/orotherevidenceofacademicqualificationii. Originalorcertifiedcopyofthestudent’sbirthcertificateiii. Copyofthestudent’svalidpassportwithaminimum18monthspriorto

expirationiv. Twocurrent,colorphoto,size2x2ofthestudentv. Police clearance if the student is 18 years old or older andmust have

beenissuedwithinthelast3monthsvi. Proof of maintenance of average bank balance of $3,000 (bank

certification or bank statements covering the preceding three monthperiod)

vii. Proofofmedicalinsurancesufficienttocover$3,000inmedicalexpensesofforeignstudent

viii. Notarizedaffidavitofguardianship(tobeprovidedbyparents)ix. Copyofsponsor’s/guardian’spassportx. Copyofsponsor’s/guardian’sVisa,ifapplicablexi. Police clearance of sponsor/guardian which was issued within the last

threemonthsxii. MapofSaipanresidence.

2. WhenyouareacceptedatMountCarmelSchool,youwillbeenrolledintheStudent

andExchangeVisitor InformationSystem (SEVIS)andyouwill receiveaForm I-20,Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status. Before issuance oftheForm I-20,paymentof theentire registration feemustbemadeat theMountCarmelSchoolBusinessOffice.

3. You must pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee. Visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs

Enforcement (ICE)Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)website to learnmoreaboutSEVISandtheSEVISI-901Fee.

4. CompletetheOnlineVisaApplication:Thereareseveralstepstoapplyforavisa.TheorderofthesestepsandhowyoucompletethemmayvaryattheU.S.embassyor

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consulatewhereyouapply.Pleaseconsulttheinstructionsavailableontheembassyorconsulatewebsitewhereyouintendtoapply.

5. Scheduleaninterview:Whileinterviewsaregenerallynotrequiredforapplicantsof

certain ages, consular officers have the discretion to require an interview of anyapplicant, regardless of age. You must schedule an appointment for your visainterviewattheU.S.embassyorconsulateinthecountrywhereyoulive.

6. Attend your visa interview: Bring the following to your interview-passport, Visa

application,FormI-20,andevidenceoffinancialsupport.Reviewtheinstructionforhowtoapplyforavisaonthewebsiteoftheembassyorconsulatewhereyouwillapply.Additionaldocumentsmayberequestedtoestablishthatyouarequalified.

NewStudents:F-1studentvisascanbeissuedupto120daysinadvanceofyourcourseof study start date. However, youwill not be allowed to enter the U.S. in F-1 statusearlierthan30daysbeforeyourstartdate.AnewstudentwhohasbeenissuedanI-20/F1Visamustreporttoschoolwithinfive(5)workingdaysuponarrivalontheislandand:

1. meet with the Designated School Official (DSO) or Primary Designated SchoolOfficial (PDS) to registerandupdate theStudentExchangeVisitors InformationSystem(SEVIS)database;

2. submitahealthinsurancepolicytotheBusinessOffice;3. submitahealthcertificate;4. makechangestoanyinformationasapplicable(guardianship,residence,contact

numbers,etc.)ContinuingStudents:Continuingstudentsmayrenewtheirvisasatanytime,aslongasthey havemaintained student status and their SEVIS records are current. Continuingstudents may enter the U.S. at any time before their classes start. Continuing F-1students are also required to inform Mount Carmel School Business office of anychangesofsponsorshipbeforemakingthechange.Short-TermAuditProgram

Visiting studentsmay avail of the school’s Short-Term Audit Program, which offers apro-ratedtuitiondependingonastudent’slengthofstay.Underthisprogram,studentsonlyauditclassesanddonotearnacademiccredit.Short-termauditingstudentswillbeplacedinappropriategradelevels,butclasssizeswillbekeptsmalltoensureteacher-studentratiosthatareoptimalforstudentlearning.Parentsand/orstudentsinterestedin the Short-Term Audit Program should contact the Principal’s Office and/or theBusinessOfficeforavailabilityofseatsandformoreinformation.

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FEESandTUITION

ApplicationFeePaymentof$50.00foreachapplicationsubmittedtotheMCSbusinessOffice;this$50feeiswaivedifapplicationissubmittedonline.RegistrationFeeTheregistrationfeeincludesuseoftextbooks,workbooks,theweeklyfamilyenvelope,handouts,andlockersforgrades7-12.Allregistrationfeesarenon-refundable.

• EarlyBirdDiscount(registeredbyMay1): $200.00(one-timepayment)• Regular(registeredMay2andafter): $400.00

TuitionThe school undertakes a significant financial obligation in hiring teachers, purchasingbooksandsupplies,maintainingthefacilities,andoperatingaschool.Theonlywaythattheschoolcanmeetthisobligationisbytheregularpromptpaymentoftuitionandfeesby parents/guardians. When school administrators and parents work together, it ispossible to offer an education of high quality, which provides spiritual, moral andintellectual development of the student. The purpose of the Educational ServicesAgreementistoidentifythoseareaswheremutualcooperationisessential,andtomakeclearthemutualexpectationsofschooladministrators,parents,andstudents. Failuretocooperatemakesitverydifficulttoprovideagoodeducation.YearlyTuition:Monthly:

• $3,000perchildfromgrades1-6 $300.00permonth• $3,250perchildfromgrades7-8 $325.00permonth• $3,530.50perchildfromgrades9-12 $353.05permonth

ThepaymentplanforeachfamilyisstatedintheEducationalServicesAgreement.Iftheindividualized plan requires installment payments, those payments are due on, orbefore,thelastbusinessdayofthemonth.Thegraceperiodforlatetuitionpaymentshas been extended from five (5) days to fifteen (15) days. A fee of $20.00 will becharged for late payments. Parents/guardians must make payments directly to theBusiness Office Parents should refrain from giving excessive amount of cash to thestudentstomaketuitionpayment.MountCarmelSchoolwillnotbeheldresponsibleforlossofsuchcash.MountCarmelSchoolwillnotacceptpost-datedchecks,norwillitre-accept checks from individualswhohave issueda "non-sufficient funds"or “closedaccount”checktotheschool.Ifastudentnewtotheislandisacceptedmid-quarter,paymentisdueforhis/hertuitionforthefullquarterinwhichthestudenthasbeenenrolled.Failure tomake paymentmay result in your child(ren) not receiving final assessmentservices, which will, in turn, result in an “incomplete” reflected in your child(ren)’stranscripts.

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FamilyTuitionDiscountsThefollowingfamilydiscountsarecumulativeandisonlyavailabletoparentsandlegalguardiansofchildren:

• 2ndchild: $600.00off• 3rdchild: $1,000.00off• 4thchild: $1,5000off

Pleasenotethatdiscountswillbeprorateddependingonthedateofenrollment.OtherFees/ChargesAllotherfees/chargesmustbepaidatthebusinessoffice.FinancialAssistanceDepending on funds availability, the Board of Directors may approve some financialassistance:AcademicScholarship, Extra-Curricular Scholarship, andFinancialAid. Duetolimitedresources,however,notallapplicantscanbeassuredofhavingtheirfinancialneedsmet.Theschooladministrationwillreviewallapplicationsforfinancialassistanceand,basedonresourcesavailable,thefinancialaidwillbeawardedtoapplicantswiththemostneedaccordingtotheUnitedStatesDepartmentofAgriculture(USDA)SchoolBreakfastandLunchIncomeEligibilityGuidelines.Theacademicscholarshipisbasefromacademic transcripts or report cards and recommendation letter from current and/orprevious teacher(s). Theextra-curricular scholarship is base from the certificationandrecommendation letter from a coach and/or adviser. Parents can check with theBusinessOfficeforapplicationformsorformoreinformation.Employee’sSponsorshipProgramDepending on the school’s financial status, the Board of Directors may approve theemployee’ssponsorshipprogramfor theschoolyear.Eachemployeecansponsorone(1) student. The employee can select one registered student at the beginning of theschoolyearfromK4to12thgradebasedonhisorherpreference.Theemployeemustprepare and submit to the school president a letter affirming his or her intention tosponsorthestudent.ParentscancheckwiththeBusinessOfficeformoreinformation.TextbooksandSchoolPropertyStandard textbooks and workbooks are provided by the school at no additional fee.Some coursesmay require students to purchase their ownbook(s) atminimal prices;whichallowsstudentstowrite inandputthesebooksintheirpersonal library. BookspurchasedbytheschoolremainthepropertyofMountCarmelSchool,andareloanedtostudentsforuseincoursesinwhichtheyareenrolled.Allbooksthatarethepropertyof Mount Carmel School must be covered. Adhesive materials may not be used onbooks. Students are responsible for proper care of books at all times. Costs ofreplacement for lost, stolen,damaged,ordefacedbooksare incurredby the student,andwillcarrytheactualcostofthebookplusshippingandhandlingcosts.Allpaymentsaremadeatthebusinessoffice.

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Lockersanddesksarethepropertyoftheschool,andmaybeinspectedperiodicallybytheprincipalordesigneewithoutpriornotice.Studentsmaybeaskedtodisclosetheirpersonalbelongingsiftheadministrator(s)deemsitnecessary.Studentsfoundguiltyofcausing damages to any school property will be charged the exact cost of repair orreplacementofdamagedpropertyandwillbedisciplinedaccordingly.AcademicEnrichmentAcademic Enrichment courses areofferedafter regular classhours (Mondays throughFridaysexceptWednesdays)asanadditional instructiontoaddressacademicneedsofstudents. These courses provide additional learning and instructional activities forstudents.Thesecoursesarenotmandatory,buthighlyencouragedforstudentsfacingchallengesintheiracademicworkseekingenrichment.Astandardfeeof$100.00permonthwillbeassessedperstudent.Aminimumofseven(7) students are required to run an academic enrichment class. In the event theacademic enrichment class falls below the minimum requirement and theparent(s)/guardian(s) wish to continue with the academic enrichment class, theadministration will pro-rate the registration fee based on the number of registrants.Registrationapplicationsareavailableatthebusinessoffice.Paymentisdueatthetimeofregistration.IndependentStudyProgramIndependentStudyProgram(ISP)offersinstructioninawidevarietyofsubjectareastoadiversegroupoflearnerswhoneedtocomplywiththeirmissingcreditsnecessaryforgraduation. Courses provide a viable learning alternative that helps overcome timebarriers. IndependentStudy requires self-motivation,a conscientiouseffort, and self-discipline.Afeeper0.5creditswillbeassessedforparents/guardianswhoenrolltheirchild(ren)intheschool’sIndependentStudyProgram.The Independent Study Program (ISP) is available at the beginning of the 1st and 2ndsemestersorduring summerona case to casebasis. It focuseson coreandelectivecourses available during the school year. Teacher assigned and specialized on therespective courses will handle the ISP. Students can take only one ISP course in asemester.Exceptionalaccommodations foradditional ISPcourseshas togo throughaCST meeting to get a consensus approval of all the teachers involved, parents, andadministrationbasedonassessingallthepossiblefactorsthatmayaffectthestudent’soverall learning progress. The teacher must provide the ISP course outline for thestudenttofulfillbasedontheindividualneedsofthestudent.Thismustbesubmittedforapprovaltotheprincipalordesignee.Astandardfeeof$200.00per0.5creditswillbeassessedperstudent. Registrationapplicationsareavailableatthebusinessoffice.Paymentisdueatthetimeofregistration.TheISPteacherwillprovidetheprincipalordesignee the copy of the course outline, all the tests, quizzes, other student’s workcalculatedtowardthestudent’sgradewiththegradingsheetattachedthatreflectthestudent’sgradeatthecompletionofeachISPcourseoffering.

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AfterSchoolExtendedCareProgramTheafter schoolextendedcareprogram isavailableevery full schoolday.There isnoafterschoolextendedcareonhalf-daysorwhenMCSisclosed.Theprogramisavailablefromschooldismissalto5:00pm.Studentsmaybepickedupanytimeonorbefore5:00pm.Studentsthatarenotpickedupontimewillbefined$50extrachargeandrepeatedincidentsmaybereferredtoDYS.Afeeof$6perMCSstudent(K5—6th),$125forK-4MCS students, and $10 for non-MCS student per day will be charged to theparent/guardian. The fee will be included in the monthly statement and will becalculatedbasedonafterschoolextendedcareattendancesheet.GraduationFee

Eighthandtwelfthgradestudentsanticipatingtograduatewillbechargedagraduationfee of $100.00. This fee will cover all the necessary expenses associated withgraduationincludingcapsandgowns.Thegraduationfeeisdueatthetimeoforderingofcapsandgowns,whichisDecemberofeachcalendaryear.Thecapsandgownswillbedistributedtothestudentsuponarrival.OtherFeesTranscriptfee $5.00 ($4apiecefortwoormoretranscripts)VerificationofEnrollment $5.00Reportcardcopyfee $2.00Returnedcheck(NSF) $50.00Examinationsotherthanonscheduleddate $200.00(perstudent)NHS/NJHSmembership $30.00NSDAmembership $15.00FirstHolyCommunionfee $30.00Confirmationfee $30.00SummerSchool $200.00(forevery.5credit) CopyCard(minimum$1.00)

Images(coloredorblack&white) • Wholepage $1.00• Halfpage $0.75• Onefourthpage $0.50TextOnly• Colored $0.50• Black&white $0.25

ActivityFee $100perstudentAPCourses $200.00each

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MONDAY/TUESDAYHighSchool 7:30AM7:55AMHR/FlagRaising8:00AM8:43AM1STPeriod8:46AM9:29AM2ndPeriod9:32AM9:42AMBREAK9:45AM10:28AM3rdPeriod10:31AM11:14AM4thPeriod11:17AM12:00PM5thPeriod12:03PM12:43PMHR/ADVISING12:46PM1:26PMLUNCH(9-12)1:29PM2:12PM6thPeriod2:15PM3:00PM7THPeriod

MiddleSchool7:30AM7:55AMHR/FlagRaising8:00AM8:43AM1STPeriod8:46AM9:29AM2ndPeriod9:32AM9:42AMBREAK9:45AM10:28AM3rdPeriod10:31AM11:14AM4thPeriod11:17AM12:00PM5thPeriod12:03PM12:43PMLUNCH(5-8)12:46PM1:26PMHR/ADVISING1:29PM2:12PM6thPeriod2:15PM3:00PM7THPeriod

ElementarySchool7:30AM7:55AMHR/FlagRaising8:00AM8:43AM1STPeriod8:46AM8:56AMBREAK8:59AM9:42AM2ndPeriod9:45AM10:28AM3rdPeriod10:31AM11:14AM4thPeriod11:17AM12:00PMLUNCH(K4-4)12:03PM12:43PMHR/ADVISING12:46PM1:26PM5thPeriod1:29PM2:12PM6thPeriod2:15PM3:00PM7THPeriod

WEDNESDAYHighSchool 7:30AM7:35AMHOMEROOM7:40AM9:05AM1STPeriod9:08AM9:18AMBREAK9:21AM10:46AM2NDPeriod10:49AM12:14PM3rdPeriod12:17AM12:57PMLUNCH(9-12)1:00PM1:50PMACTIVITYPERIOD1:50PMDISMISSAL

MiddleSchool7:30AM7:35AMHOMEROOM7:40AM9:05AM1STPeriod9:08AM9:18AMBREAK9:21AM10:46AM2NDPeriod10:49AM12:14PM3rdPeriod12:17AM12:57PMLUNCH(5-8)1:00PM1:50PMACTIVITYPERIOD1:50PMDISMISSAL

ElementarySchool7:30AM7:35AMHOMEROOM7:40AM9:05AM1STPeriod9:08AM9:18AMBREAK9:21AM10:46AM2ndPeriod10:49AM11:29PMLUNCH(K4-4)11:32AM12:57PM3rdPeriod1:00PM1:50PMHR/ADVISING1:50PMDISMISSAL

THURSDAYHighSchool 7:30AM7:35AMHOMEROOM7:40AM9:05AM4thPeriod9:08AM10:33AM5thPeriod10:36AM10:46AMBREAK10:49AM12:11PM6thPeriod12:14PM12:54PMHR/ADVISING12:57PM1:37PMLUNCH(9-12)1:40PM3:00PM7thPeriod

MiddleSchool7:30AM7:35AMHOMEROOM7:40AM9:05AM4thPeriod9:08AM10:33AM5thPeriod10:36AM10:46AMBREAK10:49AM12:11PM6thPeriod12:14PM12:54PMLUNCH(5-8)12:57PM1:37PMHR/TITLEI2:15PM3:00PM7thPeriod

ElementarySchool7:30AM7:35AMHOMEROOM7:40AM9:05AM4thPeriod9:08AM9:18AMBREAK9:21AM10:46AM5thPeriod10:49AM11:29PMLUNCH(K4-4)11:32AM12:57PM6thPeriod1:00PM1:50PMHR/ADVISING1:53PM3:00PM7thPeriod

FRIDAYHighSchool 7:30AM7:35AMHOMEROOM7:40AM8:30AMMass/Rosary8:35AM9:13AM1STPeriod9:16AM9:54AM2ndPeriod9:57AM10:07AMBREAK10:10AM10:48AM3rdPeriod10:51AM11:29AM4thPeriod11:32AM12:10PM5thPeriod12:13PM12:50PMHR/ADVISING12:53PM1:31PMLUNCH(Gr.9-12)1:34PM2:12PM6thPeriod2:15PM2:53PM7THPeriod2:55PM3:00PMHomeroom

MiddleSchool7:30AM7:35AMHOMEROOM7:40AM8:30AMMass/Rosary8:35AM9:13AM1STPeriod9:16AM9:54AM2ndPeriod9:32AM9:42AMBREAK9:45AM10:28AM3rdPeriod10:51AM11:29AM4thPeriod11:32AM12:10PM5thPeriod12:13PM12:50PMLUNCH(Gr.5-8)12:53PM1:31PMHR/ADVISING1:34PM2:12PM6thPeriod2:15PM2:53PM7THPeriod2:55PM3:00PMHomeroom

ElementarySchool7:30AM7:55AMHOMEROOM7:40AM8:30AMMass/Rosary8:35AM8:45AMBREAK8:48AM9:21AM1stPeriod9:24AM10:04AM2ndPeriod10:07AM10:48AM3rdPeriod10:51AM11:29PMLUNCH(K4-4th)11:32PM12:10PMHR/ADVISING12:13PM12:50PM4thPeriod12:53PM1:31PM5thPeriod1:34PM2:12PM6thPeriod2:15PM2:53PM7THPeriod2:55PM3:00PMHomeroom

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ACADEMICAFFAIRS

RequiredCoursesGradeSchoolStudents in grades one through six are enrolled in courses, which include computer,languagearts,phonics, reading,writing,mathematics, religion, science, social science,andphysicaleducation.JuniorHighSchoolTheJuniorHighcurriculumisstructuredtoallowstudentstodevelopandachieveinallfacetsofacademicgrowth.Therequirementsare:

Course COMPLETIONCREDITSREQUIREDReligionReadingEnglishScience

MathematicsSocialStudies

Electives

2222222

Minimumcreditsforgraduation

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JuniorhighschoolstudentsgraduatingfromMountCarmelSchoolmustcompletetheireighthgradeyearwithatleast14credits(totalforgrades7and8),andhavemetalloftheabovecourserequirements;thatis,passingandreceivingcreditforalltherequiredcourses. (Students transferring into the junior highmaywaive one credit of religion,thereforerequiringaminimumof13creditstograduate.)In the event that graduation requirements are not fulfilled, the school will issue acertificateofattendance. Uponcompletionofallgraduationrequirements theschoolwillissueadiploma.HighSchoolThehighschoolcurriculumisstructuredtoallowstudentstodevelopandachieveinallfacetsofacademicgrowth.Therequirementsareasfollows:

Course COMPLETIONCREDITSREQUIREDTheology

LiteratureICompositionI&II

English Science

Mathematics

412334

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SocialScience ForeignLanguagePhysicalEducation

Arts Electives

32213

Minimumcreditsforgraduation

28

Note:Creditsaregivenbythesemester.Forastudenttoreceiveasemestercredit(.5credits)foracoursehe/shemusthaveagradepointof0.66oraboveforthatcourse.Astudentwhosesemestergradepointforacourseislessthan0.66mustmakeupthathalfcredit(.5).MostmissedcreditscanbemadeupthroughIndependentStudyProgram(seepage14)and/orduringsummerschool(seepage31).Ahighschool studentattending JuniorStatesmanofAmericasummerclasses (heldatStanford, Princeton, Georgetown, and Yale) will be given credit for those classes inwhich they received passing grades. The credit will be reflected on the student’stranscript. In addition, any JSA student taking one full credit or more of U.S.Government classesmay waive the 1 credit Civics requirement during his/her senioryear.A high school student taking courses at NorthernMarianas College that are worth 3collegecreditsatNMCmayreceive1 full creditatMountCarmelSchool if thecoursewaspassedsatisfactorily.Tograduate fromMountCarmelSchool, a studentmust completehis/her senioryearwithatleast28credits,andmeetalloftheabovecourserequirements,thatis,passingandreceivingcreditforalltherequiredcourses.TheSchoolAdministrationmaywaiveone credit of Theology for any graduating seniorwho transferred intoMount CarmelSchoolduringtheirhighschoolyear(s.)Thiswillthereforemeanareductionof1credittograduate.In the event that graduation requirements are not fulfilled, the school will issue acertificateofattendance. Uponcompletionofallgraduationrequirements theschoolwillissueadiploma.

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HighSchoolCourseSequenceforSY2017–2018 Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Theology

TheologyI

TheologyII

TheologyIII

TheologyIV

Math AlgebraI Geometry AlgebraII Pre-Calculus

Geometry AlgebraII Pre-Calculus APCalculusElective

ConsumerMath

ConsumerMathConsumerMath

English LiteratureI EnglishII EnglishIII EnglishIV CompositionI APEnglishLit CompositionIIElective

KnightsSeminarYearbook

KnightsSeminarYearbook

KnightsSeminarYearbook

KnightsSeminarYearbook

SocialScience NMIHistory WorldHistory U.S.History APU.S.Gov’t APU.S.History Civics Science BiologyI Chemistry APBiology APBiology

Physics

Physics

P.E.&Health

P.E.I&Health

P.E.II&Health P.E.II&Health

ForeignLanguage

JapaneseI JapaneseI

JapaneseII

JapaneseII

Art DigitalArt

DigitalArt

DigitalArt DigitalArt

InformationTechnology

Computer Computer Computer

Computer

Note:Forelectivecredits,studentsmaytakeelectivecourseofferings.

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HomeroomHomeroomperiodisconsideredpartoftheschoolday.Studentsareexpectedtobeontime,inproperuniform,andfollowschoolrules.Studentswillreceiveabehaviorgradeforhomeroom,whichmayaffectastudent’seligibilityfortheHonorRolls.(PleaserefertoAcademicHonorsonpage32).

GRADINGSYSTEM

GradeSchool(Grades1-6)Grades are recorded on report cards which are distributed to parents each academicquarter. Semester grades are determined from the two previous quarter grades. Thesemestergradewillbedeterminedasfollows:firstquarter(50%)andsecondquartergrade(50%).Creditisgivenbythesemester.Astudentreceivesahalf(.5)creditpointforeachcoursethestudentpassesforthatsemester.Astudentreceivessemestercreditforaclasswhenthesemestergradepointis0.66orhigherforthatclass.JuniorHighandHighSchool(Grades7-12)QuarterCulminatingProject/ExamCriteria• The quarter culminating projects/exams must be given during the scheduled time

period. Components of the culminating synthesis project/exam may be givenbeforehand, but there must be some component given/undertaken during thescheduled time period. Showing movies, playing games, having parties, etc. is notacceptableduringthescheduledculminatingprojects/examperiods.

• Quarter culminating projects/examsmust be comprehensive of the quarter. In otherwords,thequarterculminatingprojects/examshouldcoverconceptsinclusiveoflessonscovered.(Theweighingofcontentisattheteachers’discretion,buttheentirequartermustberepresented.)

• If giving a quarter exams, various types of questions should be incorporated in theexam. It is understandable that some teachers may want to include a majority of“objective” questions (multiple choice, matching, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, shortanswers) because they are easy to grade in a short amount of time and yield a clearnumericalexamscoreeasytoaverageintoothergrades.However,thereshouldbeatleast one essay question where students must write using proper grammar (andgrammar should be a component of the grading rubric). This criterion includes suchclasses asmathematics, physical education, art,music, etc.Questionswhere studentsmustshowwork–andthinkingprocesses–arealsoencouraged.

• ExamquestionsshouldalsobedesignedtoassessallthelevelsofBloom’staxonomyofthinking skills: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, andevaluation.Mostexamquestionsmaybeinthefirstthreecategories,butallcategoriesmustbeassessed. It shouldbenoted thatnotall studentswilldowellon thehigherthinkinglevels,howeverexamsshouldbedesignedsuchthatstudentsmayonlyearnanA (or even a B) if they dowell on these questions (teachers should also review theirdescriptionsofeachgrade).

• Allculminatingprojects/exammustbeapprovedbythePresidentordesignee.

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TheGradingSystemforMCSisasfollows:Grade Percentage GradePoint APGradePoint DescriptionsA+ 98–100 4.33 5.33 ExcellentA 95–97 4.00 5.00 OutstandingA- 93–94 3.66 4.66 Above-AverageB+ 90–92 3.33 4.33 VeryGoodB 87–89 3.00 4.00 GoodB- 85–86 2.66 3.66 AverageC+ 82–84 2.33 3.33 CommendableC 79–81 2.00 3.00 SatisfactoryC- 77–78 1.66 2.66 FairD+ 75–76 1.33 2.33 BelowAverageD 72–74 1.00 2.00 PoorD- 70–71 0.66 1.66 UnsatisfactoryF 69andbelow 0.00 0.00 FailureI IncompleteAU AuditP PassOnlythe lettergradeandgradepointwillberecordedonthereportcard. Theabovepercentages are to be used as a guide. However, final grades should reflect thedescription of each letter grade below. The grade point will be used for all officialrecordsandgradecalculations.Descriptionsofeachgradeareasfollows:A:indicatesanexceptionallevelofmasteryofthesubjectmaterial,deepunderstandingof the concepts and ideas presented, a high level of initiative and work beyondrequirements, considerable useof higher order thinking skills, accomplished ability towriteandpresentmaterial,abilitytoworkandshowleadershipingroups.B: indicatesahigh levelofmasteryofthesubjectmaterial,understandingofconceptsandideaspresented, indicationofeffortandworkdoneoutsideofclass,abilitytousehigher order thinking skills, ability to communicate effectively through writing andpresentations,abilitytoworkingroupsandshowguidancetoothers.C:indicatesrequirementsandstandardsofthecoursehavebeenmettoacomfortabledegree, essential understanding of concepts and ideas and necessary proficiency inskills,thinkingskillsareadequatealthoughinfrequentuseofhigherorderthinkingskillsusedabilitytocommunicatethroughwritingandpresentations,abilitytoworkingroupsandfollowdirections.D: indicates requirements and standards of course have been met to the minimumdegree,difficultyinunderstandingconceptsandideas,thinkingskillstendonthelower

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levels, time isnotwellusedandeffort and/orabilitiesare low,mayhavedifficulty inworkingingroups.F: indicates the minimum requirements of the course have not been met, a lack ofmasteryofconceptsandskills.I(incomplete)indicatethatthestudent’sworkforthecourseisincompleteandhasnotyetreceivedanycreditforthecourse.Allmissingworkmustbemadeupwithintwo(2)weeks fromtheendof thequarter inwhichhe/shereceivedthe I (incomplete). Ifallworkisnotcompletedwithinthistime,afailuregradewillbegiven.AU(audit)indicatesthatthestudentattendedtheclass,butdidnotreceivecoursecredit.P(pass)indicatesthatthestudenttookanindependentstudyclass,andreceivedcoursecredits,butitdidnotcounttowardthestudentsGPA.However,inconsiderationofthecomplexity of the Independent Study Program (ISP), starting with school year 2007-2008,theequivalentcreditforthecoursewillfollowtheregularlettergradesystemandgradepointaverage(GPA)weighing.Inconsiderationof thedifficultyofAdvancedPlacement (AP)courses, thegradepointfor these courses will be adjusted. The letter grade will not change, but for thetranscriptsandGradePointAverage(GPA)weighting,thecorrespondinggradepointforan AP coursewill reflect one (1.0) point added to the grade point on the 4.33 scale.JuniorStatesmanofAmerica(JSA)courseswillalsoreceivethesameentitlement.CharacterDevelopment/BehavioralGradesFor grade school students, a character development report will be attached to theirreport cards. This report will indicate the level of effort, behavior, character, andcourtesy that the student displays in the classroom. Each honor roll will require astandardforcharacterdevelopment.Forevery juniorhighandhigh school student, a characterdevelopmentgradewill beassignedtoeachcourseaswellastothehomeroomperiods. Thisgradeindicatesthelevel of effort, behavior, character and courtesy that the student displays in theclassroom.Eachhonorrollwillrequireastandardforcharacterdevelopment.StudentswiththreeormoreunexcusedtardinesstoclassperquarterarenoteligibleforabehaviorgradeofEorVGinthatclass. MarkingCode Comment E Excellent VG VeryGood S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory NI NeedsImprovement

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BehaviorGradedescriptions:E: Obeys all rules (e.g.: prompt, well groomed, proper uniform, does not chew

gum). Exhibits an exemplary level of behavior (e.g.: shows an interest inlearning, is respectful of others, listen attentively, shows a high level ofconsiderationandcourtesy towardsothers, showsadrive toexcel in studies.).Goes above and beyond normal expectations (e.g.: volunteers to help theteacherandotherclassmates,contributestothelearningprocess)

VG: Betterthansatisfactory,butnotquiteexcellent.Exhibitsappropriateandvery

goodbehavior,showsinterestinlearningandiscourteousandrespectfultoothers.

S: FollowsallschoolpoliciesandobeysallhandbookrulesU: Displays continuous inappropriate behavior and needs constant reminder of

schoolRulesandRegulations.NI: Needs improvement in behavior and need to abide to the student code of

conduct.Anythingcountertotheabove.AcademicProbationandRetentionStudentsareplacedonAcademicProbation if thequarterGPA fallsbelow1.00,orasdetermined by the administration such as in cases of new students who have pooracademic records from previous school. Students who receive three ormore failinggrades in mid-quarter progress reports will also be placed on academic probation.Teacherswillsubmitthenamesofstudentswhowillbeplacedonacademicprobationbasedonthemid-quartergradestotheprincipalordesigneeonthescheduleddateformid-quarterprogressreportstobesenthome.OnceastudentisonAcademicProbationthefollowingwilloccur:A. Parents/GuardianswillbeinformedinwritingofAcademicProbationstatusoftheirchild. A conferencewill be heldwith the counselor and affected teacher(s)with theparents/guardians to discuss the Academic Probation status, academic program,instructionalassistanceand/orotheralternativeprogram.B. Bi-weeklyProgressReportswillberequiredtobecompletedforthestudent.Eachteacher of the student will give current grades for their classes, as well as othercomments that will inform parents/guardians and assist the student in improvinghis/her academic status. Parents/guardians will be required to sign the Bi-weeklyProgress Reports. Teachers are required to collect from the students the Bi-weeklyProgressReportssignedbytheparents/guardianstoensurethatparents/guardiansareinformedof their child’s bi-weekly progress andany information to help the student’slearningprogress.

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C.Attheendofthefollowingquarterthestudent’sGPAwillbecalculated.IftheGPAisabove1.0,thestudentwillbetakenoffAcademicProbation.Aletterwillbesenthometonotifyparents/guardiansofthestudent’snewstatus.D. If at the end of two quarters the student’s GPA is still at or below 1.0 then theadministration will inform the parents/guardians in writing of the situation. Theadministrationwillthenmakethedecisionastowhetherthestudent:1. RemainsonAcademicProbationandcontinueontheBi-weeklyProgressReports;2. Remains on Academic Probation with Bi-weekly Progress Reports and take

additional measures (such as required tutoring, counseling, and or testing forlearning disabilities); or other programs. A conference is to be held withparents/guardians for additional measures may be determined. The student’saffectedteacher(s)is/arerequiredtobepresentatthisconference.

3. Placeonalternativeprogramswithapossibility that the studentmaybedismissedfromMount Carmel School. A conference will be held with parents/guardians todiscuss this decision. Additional measures may be determined during thisconferencewithparents/guardians.Affectedteachersofthestudentarepresentonthisconference.Writtenverificationoftheadministrationdecisionwouldbesenttoparents/guardiansandaddedtostudent’srecord.

Those studentswho failedwith less than three (3) credits and did not improve theiracademicperformancetoapassinglevelof0.66oraboveforthequarter/semestermayattendsummerschoolorparticipateonanISPprogramtomakeupthecreditthattheydidnotreceive.RetentionThosestudentswhodidnot improvetheiracademicperformancetoapassing levelof0.66oraboveforthesemester,mayattendsummerschooltomakeupthecreditthattheydidnotearned. Ifastudentfailedthree(3)ormorecredits,thatstudentwillberetained for one full year. A studentmay be expelled fromMount Carmel School forcontinuedacademicfailure.However,thestudentmaybegivenindependentstudytomakeupforthefailed(3)ormorecreditsonthesubsequentsemester.MidQuarterStudentProgressReportTheMidQuarterStudentProgressReportsaretobedistributed inthemiddleofeachquarter, between report card distributions as noted on the school calendar. Thepurposeoftheprogressreportistokeepparentsinformedofstudentperformance,aswell asmaintain a documented record of student progress. It is expected, however,that teachers take all opportunities to communicate with parents using all modes ofcommunications such as phone calls, emails, writing notes to parents/guardians tonameafew.ThePresidentordesigneewillpublicizewhenmid-quarterStudentProgressReportsaredue each quarter. Teachers are required to complete mid-quarter Student Progress

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Reports for each student and submit the names of those students who will be onacademicprobationtotheprincipalordesignee.Each student will receive a progress report that indicates his/her current progress.Parents/Guardiansmustacknowledgetheprogressreportbysigningandreturningthereport to the teacher. It is the students’ responsibility to deliver this form to theirparents/guardians for signature, and bring the signed form back to their teacher thefollowingday.Itistheteacher’sresponsibilitytoreceiveallthesignedprogressreportsfromallher/hisstudentstobeaccountedfor.Theadministrationexpectsconferencesbetweenteachers,students,andparents/guardiansasearlyaspossibletohelpallfailingstudents to improve theiracademicwork. Teacherswill setupappointmentwith theparentsofstudentswhoarefailingtodiscussthemid-quarterprogressreport.Ifamajorprojectorpaper isassigned(dueaftermid-progressreportsaredistributed)thatmightsignificantlyaffectstudentgrades,thentheteachermustinformtheparentsinwritingof theproject and itseffecton the student’s grades. It is suggested thatalettergoeshometoparents,thenreturnedsigned.Bi-weeklyProgressReportAtthestartofeachquarterandatmid-quarter,theSchoolCounselorwillberesponsiblefor generating a list of all students who are on academic probation. Students onacademicprobationwillreceiveBi-weeklyProgressReports.Bi-weeklyProgressReportforms will be given to students every otherWednesdays andmust be completed byeachofthestudent’steachers.Teachersshouldaccuratelyandbespecificinfillingoutthebi-weeklyprogress report.Comments suchas “Doingbetter”or “DoingOkay”arenotspecificenoughandthesecommentsshouldbeaccompaniedbythecurrentgradesorpercentagesgeneratedfromtheRedikerreport.There may be situations whereby a parent would request the school for a weeklyprogressreportoftheirchild(s).Whenthisrequestismade,theproceduresfortheBi-weeklyprogressreportmustbefollowed.ReportCardsReport cards are issued quarterly as scheduled in the school calendar toparents/guardians.Generally,parent-teacherconferencesarescheduledduringthedayof report card distribution. Parents/Guardiansmay pick up the report cards at thescheduledtimes,publishedinoneormoreofthefollowing: ParentNewsletter,NorthStar,andMCSSchool-YearCalendar.However,reportcardswillnotbeissuedifthereisan outstanding financial obligation that needs to be clearedwith theBusinessOffice.Upon clearance of any financial obligation, the report cardwill then be issued to theparent.Parents/Guardiansofstudentswhohavereceivedfailinggradesshouldmakeita point to meet with the teacher(s) to determine a course of action for academicimprovement. During the distribution, teachers are required to be available in theirclassroomforquestionsfromparents.

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ReportcardsaredistributedinthehighschoolfirstfloorhallwaysimmediatelyfollowingthequarterlyscheduledPTOmeetings.Parentspickupthereportcardattheassignedlocation.Note: Creditsaregivenbythesemester. Forastudenttoreceivesemestercredit (.5credits)foracoursehe/shemusthaveagradepointof0.66oraboveforthatcourse.Studentswhosesemestergradepointforacourseislessthan0.66mustmakeupthathalfcredit(.5).DiplomasUponcompletionofallgraduationrequirementstheschoolwillissueadiploma.Intheevent graduation requirements are not fulfilled, the school will issue a certificate ofattendance.Theschoolreservestherighttowithholddiplomasfromanystudentwhodemonstrates immorality in actions or conduct detrimental to the reputation of theschool,includingbutnotlimitedto:arrest,accusationsorduringpendinginvestigationofacrime,threateninganotherschoolcommunitymember,etcetera. Diplomasshallalsobewithheldiftuitionandfeesarenotpaidinfull.Parent-TeacherConferencesConferences are conducted at report card distribution night following the end of thefirst,secondandthirdquarterstokeeptheparents/guardiansinformedofthestudent’sprogress. Parents/Guardiansorteachersmayrequestaconferenceatanytimeoftheschool year. Appointments should be made in advance with your child’s respectiveteacher. So everyone is able to meet briefly with teachers during report card night,teachersareaskednottospendmorethanfiveortenminuteswitheachparent. Ifaparent needs more time for questions and discussion, the parents/guardians shouldmakeanappointmentforaconferenceatanothertime.TeachersaretocontactallparentsofstudentswhoreceivedagradeofD,D-orFandscheduleatimeforaconferencewiththeparent(s).TranscriptsAllrecordsandtranscriptsofacademicworkwillbekeptinstrictconfidence.Requestedofficialtranscriptswillbesentdirectlytoschoolsand/oremployers(seefeescheduleonpage13). It will take at least three (3) working days for an official transcript to beprocessed.TranscriptrequestwillnotbeissueduntilallfinancialobligationsareclearedwiththeBusinessOffice.RequestsfortranscriptsmustbemadeattheBusinessOffice.CompletedtranscriptscanbepickedupattheMainOffice.StudentRecordsMountCarmelSchooladherestotheBuckleyAmendment(FamilyEducationRightsandPrivacy Act) regarding access to student records. Student records aremaintained toassisttheschoolinprovidingeducationalexperiencesforthestudent.Studentrecordsinclude all records relating to an individual student other than notes or recordsmaintainedforpersonalusebyteachersorothercertifiedpersonnel, recordsthatare

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otherwise not available to others, and records necessary for and available only topersonsinvolvedinpsychologicaltreatmentofastudent.Studentrecordsinclude:1. ProgressRecords—Maintainedbytheschool,whichinclude,thestudent'sacademic

grades,student'sextracurricularactivities,andattendancerecords.

2. Behavioral Records—Maintained by the school which include all student recordsotherthanprogressrecords(i.e.,achievementtests,psychologicaltests,personalityinventories, teacher evaluations other than grades, physical health records,statementsrelatingtoindividualstudentbehavior,etc.).

3. Directory Data—Means those student records which include the student’s name,

address,telephonelisting,dateandplaceofbirth,majorfieldofstudy,participationin officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height as members ofathleticteams,datesofattendance,photographs,degreesandawardsreceived,andthe name of the school most recently attended by the student. Mount CarmelSchoolwillallowthisinformationtobegiventoresponsiblepartieswhodonotseekmonetarygain.Anyparent,legalguardian,oradultstudentmayrequestthatalloranypartofthedirectorydatamaynotbereleasedwithoutpriorconsent. It istheparent, guardian, or student’s responsibility to inform the school immediately iftheydonotwantthedirectorydatareleasedforanyreason.Annually,parentswillbenotifiedas totheir responsibility incontactingtheschool if theydonotwanttheirchild’sdatadisclosed.

ConfidentialityAllstudentrecordsareconfidential,withthefollowingexceptions:1. A student, or the parent or guardian of aminor student, shall, upon request, be

shownandprovidedwithacopyofthestudent’sprogressrecords.2. Anadultstudentortheparentorguardianofaminorstudentshalluponrequestbe

showninthepresenceofapersonalqualifiedtointerprettherecords,thestudent’sbehavioral records. Such student or parent or guardian shall, upon request beprovidedwithacopyofthebehavioralrecords.

3. The judgeofanycourtof thisCommonwealthorof theUnitedStates, shall,upon

request,beprovidedbytheschoolwithacopyofallprogressrecordsofastudentwhoisthesubjectofanyproceedingofsuchcourt.

4. Upon thewritten request froma receiving school, if the student is clearwith the

BusinessOffice,MountCarmelSchoolshallmakeavailabletothepersonnamedinthe request form the student’s progress records and/or such portions of hisbehavioral records as determined by the person requesting the release. Theparent(s), guardian(s), or the adult student will receive notice that records wererequestedandsent.

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5. Studentrecordsshallbeprovidedtoacourtinresponsetoasubpoenabypartiesof

an action for in camera inspection, to beusedonly for purposes of impeachmentthereof over to parties in the action or their attorneys if said records would berelevantandmaterialtoawitness'scredibilityorcompetency.

Notwithstanding their confidential status, student recordsmaybeused in suspensionandexpulsionproceedings.MountCarmel School shallhaveprimary responsibility formaintainingtheconfidentialityofallstudentrecordskept.Allrequestsforinspectionorfor transfer to another school or school district shall be directed to the President orhis/herdesignee,whowillthendeterminewhether inspectionortransfer ispermittedunder this policy. The President or his/her designee shall be present to interpretbehavioralrecordswheninspectionismadeunderparagraph(3)b).MaintenanceandDestructionofRecordsWhilestudentsareattendingschool,theirrecordswillbemaintainedatthehighschooloffice.Upontransferofthestudenttoanotherschool,therecordsshallbetransferredto thatschool.Whenthestudentceases tobeenrolledatanyschool,his/her recordswillbetransferredtotherecordstoragearea.Recordstransferredtotherecordstorageshallbemaintainedasfollows:1. All behavioral records will be destroyed one year after the date the student

graduates fromor lastattends theschoolunless thestudent (orhis/herparentorguardian if the student is a minor) gives permission for the maintenance of therecordsforalonger periodoftime.Wheresuchwrittenpermissionisreceived,behavioral recordswill be destroyedwhen they are no longer of a school-relatedvaluetothestudent.

2. Progressrecordswillbekeptindefinitelyafterthestudentceasestobeenrolledintheschooldistrict.

3. One (1) year after the student ceases to be enrolled in the school system; all permanentvalueprogressrecordswillbemaintainedintheschool'sarchives.TransferofRecordsStudentrecordsshallbetransferredtoanotherschoolorschooldistrictuponreceiptofwrittennoticefromreceivingschoolanduponclearancefromtheBusinessOffice.Theparentor guardianof aminor student shall receivewrittennotice from the school inwhichthestudenthasbeenenrolledthatrecordshavebeenrequestedandsent.

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AccesstoStudentRecordsThefollowingstaffmembershaveaccesstothebehavioralrecordswithoutstudentorparent/guardianconsent:

1. President2. Principal3. SchoolCounselor4. Other staff members with expressed permission of the President or his/her

designee.

Ifanyeducational record includes informationonmorethanonechild, theparentsofthatchildshallhavetherighttoreviewandinspectonlytheinformationrelatingtotheirchildortobeinformedofthatspecificinformation.AmendingRecordsAparentwho believes that information in his child’s file is inaccurate,misleading, orviolatestheprivacyrightsofthechild,mayrequesttheschooltoamendtherecord.Theschoolwilldecidewhethertoamendtheinformationwithinareasonableperiodoftimeof receiptof the request. If the schooldecidesnot toamend the information, it shallinformtheparentoftherefusalandadvisetheparentoftherighttoahearing.If, as a result of the hearing, the school decides that the information is inaccurate,misleading,orotherwise inviolationof theprivacyorotherrightsof thechild, itshallamendthe informationand informtheparent inwriting. If,asaresultofthehearing,the school decides that the information is not inaccurate,misleading, or otherwise inviolationoftheprivacyorrightsofthechild, itshall informtheparentsoftherighttoplace a statement in the record setting forth their reasons for disagreeing with therecord. The parental statement shall remain in the record as long as the schoolmaintains thecontestedportion. If thecontestedportionof therecord isdisclosedtoanyagencyorperson,theexplanationwillalsobedisclosed.ParentcomplaintsinregardstostudentrecordsshallbeinwritingandshallbegiventothePresident.AdvancedPlacement(AP)CoursesMountCarmelSchoolcurrentlyoffersseven(7)highschoolAPcourses:APBiology,APCalculus, AP Computer Science, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, APUnited States Government, and AP United States History. AP courses are taught inaccordancewiththeCollegeBoardnationalguidelines. Attheendoftheschoolyear,theCollegeBoard sends standardized tests for eachAP courseofferedby the school.The school administers these tests in accordance to the guidelines establishedby theCollegeBoard.Thecompletedtestsarethensentforscoring.Studentswhoreceiveascoreof3(outof5)orhighermayreceiveacollegecreditfortheAPcoursetaken(theacceptance score of 3 is determined by the college or university that the student isapplyingforenrollment.)

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Forgradingpurposes,APcoursesaregradedona5.33scale.AgradeofA+receivesa5.33forgradepointonthereportcard;aB+isa4.33,andsoforth.However,agradeofFstillreceivesa0.0forgradepointforAPclasses.BecauseoftheadvancednatureofthecourseandtheAPtestisgivenattheendoftheschool year, students who are to be enrolled in AP course(s) must follow theseguidelines:1. ThestudentmusthaveaGPAof3.33orhigher;2. The student must get recommendations from previous subject teachers. The AP

Recommendation Form must be completed by the respective teachers of thestudentandsubmittedtothePresidentordesignee.

3. ThestudentandparentmustsignacontractapprovedbythePresidentordesigneeindicating that the student is willing to work hard in the AP course in order tosucceed;

4. Astudentwhoisabsentonthetestingdateduetoillnessmustsubmitanotefromaphysician. A note from the parent must be submitted for a bona fideemergency/reason. AstudentabsentonthescheduledAPexamwillbechargedafeeforunusedtest.Thiscostshouldbereflectedinthecontract.

5. A student who did not take the examwill have his/her GPA recalculated at 4.33gradingscale.

6. ParentsofstudentswhowishtotakeAPcoursesandhaveaGPAbelow3.33willbeinformedofthedifficultyoftheclassbeforetheysignthecontractprovided,thatastudentwhoelectstoenrollinanyAPcoursehaspassedtheAPentranceplacementtest.

Moreover,itistheresponsibilityofthestudenttofulfilltheseguidelines.For students who wish to retake any of the AP courses as an elective, he/she mustfollowtheaboveguidelinesaswell.AretakeoftheAPcourseswillbegradedata4.33gradingscale.SexualEducationMount Carmel School recognizes that parents are the primary educators in theirchildren's spiritual, physical, sexual, andmoral development. Because of the rapidlychangingsocialmilieuandthespecialneedsofcontemporarystudents,MountCarmelSchool supplements the parent's task by providing awareness information to itsstudents using an interdisciplinary approach. Under the interdisciplinary approach inReligionandTheologyclasses,studentsaretaughtfacts,figures,andespeciallyvaluesinareas such as human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior,health, and socio-cultural perspectives. The morality of sexual conduct is taught inaccordancewithofficialCatholicteachings.

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SacramentalProgramThesacramentallifeofthechildrenoftheCatholicfaithisanimportantcomponentofthe religion/theology program at Mount Carmel School. Preparations for threesacraments,Reconciliation,Eucharist,andConfirmationformthecoreofourefforts.Inaccordancewithdiocesanguidelines,candidatesforFirstHolyCommunionwillreceivethe sacrament of Reconciliation prior to First Holy Communion. Students to beconfirmed must complete the necessary requirements for the reception of thesacrament.Parentsarerequiredtobeactivepartnersinthepreparationoftheirchildrenforthesesacraments. Parents may choose to have their child receive Reconciliation orCommunionintheirownparish,however,theymustprovidetoMCSacertificationfromthe parish on the sacrament received. The sacraments of Reconciliation andCommunionareonlyconferredtostudentsbaptizedintheRomanCatholicfaith.SummerSchoolProgramSummer School classes may be offered, during the months of June and July forremediation of students who have failed courses in one or two semesters. Eachsummercoursetakencanfulfilla.5creditiftheresultingmarkforthesummerschoolcourse is D- (0.66 grade point) or above. Students wishing to register for summerclassesmaydosoatthebusinessoffice.ThePresidentorhis/herdesigneewillidentifystudentswhofailedcoursesandneedtoattendsummerschool.Theparentsofstudentsrecommended to attend summer school are to be informed prior to the opening ofsummer school. Non-MCS students who wish to register for summer classes shouldfollowtheseguidelines.Studentsattendingsummerschoolsessionsshouldnotmissmorethanthree(3)daysofinstruction. Ifastudentmissesmorethanthreeclasses,he/shewillnot receivecreditandwillreceivenorefundoffeespaid.In the event that summer school classes are not offered, other arrangementswill bemadebythePresidentordesigneetoassiststudentswhofailedcoursesinthefirstandsecondsemester.Aconferencewillbeheldwiththeaffectedstudents,parentsandthePresident or his/her designee to determine alternative programs to accommodatestudentneeds.SummerEnrichmentProgramThe Summer Enrichment classesmay also be offered for language arts andmath forelementarystudents.TeachersmustsubmitalistofstudentswhoarerecommendedtoattendtheprogrambythesecondweekofMay.SummerEnrichment informationwillbeavailabletotheparents/guardiansonthethirdweek. Applicationsforthesummersessionswill be available to all studentswhoneed remediation or enrichment during

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thelastweekofschoolatthebusinessoffice. Assessedtuitionforeachclassmustbepaiduponsubmissionofapplicationatthebusinessoffice.

AWARDSANDHONORSEnd of the Year Awards & Recognition Ceremony MountCarmelSchoolrecognizesstudentexcellenceandawardsdeservingstudentsataformal ceremony at the end of school year. This school year, however, deservingstudentsaregivenrecognitionattheendofeveryquarter.Thesearethestudentswhoexcelinacademicsandextra-curricularactivitiessuchasPrimaryGradeForensicLeagueCompetition(PGFC),AcademicBee,AcademicBowl,EnergyEssayCompetition,ParadeofBooks,BridgeCapitalArtContest,SengebauPoetryCompetition,MicronesianYouthService Network Competition, My Laolao Bay Essay Competition, National JuniorForensic League (NJFL),National Forensic League (NFL), Island-wideSTEMFair, Island-wideTrashn’Fashion,LawDayEssayCompetition,MathCourt,WethePeople,MockTrial, Attorney’s General Cup, Marianas Interscholastic Sports Organization (MISO),Coalition of Private School Sports Association (COPSSA) Basketball, & VolleyballTournaments,andothervarioussportscompetitions.President’sListStudentswithexcellentacademicperformanceeachquarterandearnagradepointaverageof4.00oraboveareacknowledgedonthePresident’sList.StudentsonthePresident’sListmustexhibitexemplarybehaviorandmustnothaveanydetention,suspensions,oranyadversedisciplinaryaction.ThestudentmustattaincharactermarksofVGorabove,andmustadheretotheattendancepolicy.Studentswithmorethanfive(5)daysofabsenceand/orexcessiveunexcusedtardinessoffive(5)daysperquarterwillmakethestudentineligible.HonorRollStudentsareplacedontheHonorRollListwhosequarterlyacademicperformanceaveragesaGPAof3.66orhigher,mustnothaveanybehaviorgradeofNIandnoafterschooland/orSaturdaydetentions,Suspensionsoranyadversedisciplinaryaction.ValedictorianandSalutatorianThe graduating junior high and high school student(s) who have earned the highestcumulativegradepointaverage(GPA)intheir7thand8thgradesformiddleschoolandfour years for high school graduates) will be recognized as valedictorian(s) andsalutatorianatthecommencementexercises,respectively.Tobeconsideredgraduatingwithhonors,highschoolstudentsmustcompleteatleasttwo(2)consecutiveyearsofcreditsfromMountCarmelSchoolandjuniorhighstudentsmustcompletetwo(2)yearsofcreditsfromMountCarmelSchool.Gradepercentagesandextracurricular involvementwill alsobe considered.Aside from thehighestGPA,thehighschoolgraduatingstudentmusttakeat leasttwoAdvancedPlacement(AP)courses.Theadministrationreservestherighttorefusethisawardtostudentswhodo

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not demonstrate values and behavior in keeping with themission and philosophy ofMountCarmelSchool.GraduatingwithHonorsStudentswhograduatewithHonorsmusthaveanoverallGPAof3.66orhigher(basedontwoyearsforeighthgradegraduatesandfouryearsforhighschoolgraduates).Awardeesmustnothavemorethan20daysofabsences.Exceptionsfortheabsenceswillonlybeconsideredbasedondocumentedemergencysituations.BishopChristianServiceAwardThisawardisgivenbytheBishopordesigneetoahighschoolgraduatewhomanifestscommitment to Gospel values, Christian tradition, and has led others in living theChristianmessage.President’sAwardForHighSchoolThe President of Mount Carmel School gives this award to a deserving high schoolgraduate who embodies the Mount Carmel School philosophy through service,leadership,scholarship,faithinGod,andadmirablemoralcharacterPrincipal’sAwardforJuniorHighSchoolThe Principal of Mount Carmel School gives this award to a deserving eighth gradegraduate who embodies the Mount Carmel School philosophy through service,leadership,scholarship,faithinGod,andadmirablemoralcharacter.CitizenshipAwardThis award is given to an eighth grade graduate who demonstrates exemplarycitizenship, especially though honesty, reliability, courtesy, friendliness and civicinvolvementincommunityorganizationsand/orschoolclubs.LeadershipAwardThisawardisgiventoaneighthgradegraduatewhohasexcelledasaleader,exhibitingresourcefulness;initiativeinpromotingpositiveactivities;inspiringpositivebehaviorinselfandclassmates;dependabilityandresponsibility.SubjectAwardsSubjectawardsaregiventohighschoolstudentswhohavethehighestGPAbasedonthe four high school years in each subject category, (Language Arts, Science,Mathematics,SocialScience,FineArts,Theology,andForeignLanguage).Eachsubjectaward may, however, have additional requirements. (such as: to receive theMathematics or Science subject awards a student must take four years of thatrespectivesubject;threeyearsfortheForeignLanguageAward;mustdisplayexcellentbehavior inoroutoftheclassroom;participation inextra-curricularactivities;etc.). ItshouldbenotedthatAdvancedPlacement(AP)classesarebasedona5.33gradepointscale,thusareagreatbenefittowardastudent’sGPAindeterminingsubjectawards.

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• LanguageArtsAward is given to ahigh school senior(s)whohas thehighestGPAbasedonthefourhighschoolyears.AstudentmusttakefouryearsofEnglishthatincludesanAdvancedPlacementinEnglishLiteratureandComposition.

• MathematicsAwardisgiventohighschoolsenior(s)whohasthehighestGPAbasedonthefourhighschoolyears.AstudentmusttakefouryearsofMathematicsthatincludesanAdvancedPlacementinCalculus.

• ScienceAward isgiventohighschoolsenior(s)whohasthehighestGPAbasedonthefourhighschoolyears.Astudentmusttakefouryearsofsciencethat includesanAdvancedPlacementinBiology.

• Social Science Award is given to high school senior(s) who has the highest GPAbasedonthefourhighschoolyears.AstudentmusttakefouryearsofsocialscienceincludinganAdvancedPlacementinU.S.Historyand/orAdvancedPlacementinU.S.Government.

• TheologyAwardisgiventohighschoolsenior(s)whohasthehighestGPAbasedonthefourhighschoolyears.AstudentmusttakefouryearsofTheologyandmanifestoutstandingbehaviorandparticipationinreligiousactivities.

• ArtAwardisgiventoahighschoolsenior(s)whohasthehighestGPAinthissubjectcategory.AstudentmusttakeaminimumofoneyearofArtcourse.Participationinoutsideclassactivitiessuchasspeechanddramaandartexhibition/contestcanalsobeusedindeterminingthissubjectaward.

• ComputerScienceAwardisgiventoahighschoolsenior(s)whohasthehighestGPAin this subject category. A student must take a minimum of one year Computercourse. Participation in outside class activities can also be used in determiningsubjectaward.

• ForeignLanguageAwardisgiventoahighschoolsenior(s)whohasthehighestGPA.Astudentmusttakeaminimumoftwoyearsofforeignlanguage(JapaneseI&II,orSpanishI&II).

• Physical/Health Education Awards are given to amale and a female high schoolsenior(s),whohavethehighestGPAinthissubjectcategory.AstudentmusttakeaminimumoftwoyearsofPhysical/HealthEducationanddemonstratecommitmenttoMountCarmelSchoolathleticsandhaveshownsuperiorathleticabilityinoneormoresports.

LoyaltyAwardsLoyalty awards are given to high school graduateswhohave attendedMount CarmelSchoolfortwelve(12)consecutiveyears.OtherAwardsOn occasion other awards and scholarships are presented at graduation or awardsceremonyforgraduatingseniors.

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ThePresident'sAwardforEducationalExcellenceThe President's Award for Educational Excellence recognizes academic success in theclassroom.To be eligible for the President's Award for Educational Excellence, students at eachawardlevel(juniorhighorhighschool)mustmeettherequirementsoutlinedbelow:A.IndividualCriteriaTobeeligiblefortheaward,studentsmustearnagradepointaverageof90orhigherona100-pointscale,(anAonaletterscaleora4.00ona4.33scale).Whencomputinggradepointaverageattherespectiveawardlevel,onlytheyearsatthatlevelaretobeincludedthroughthefallsemesteroftheexitinggrade.B.SchoolCriteria/StandardsTheschoolmayalsoestablishstandardsfortheawardthatreflecta90percentlevelorhigheronthetraditionalgradingscale.Theprimary indicatorsofexcellencemustbebasedonacademicachievement.Schoolpersonnel may also consider, as part of the criteria, activities in which a studentdemonstrates initiative, integrity, intellectual depth, leadership qualities, andoutstandingattendance.C.AdditionalCriteriaIncaseofatieforthePresident’sAwardrecipient,theschoolshoulduseoneormoreofthefollowingcriteriatodeterminestudent’seligibility:1. StateTestsandNationalNormAchievementTestsScores:Theschoolmayconsidercollegeadmissionexaminationsforseniors,forexampletheSATorACT.OR2.Recommendationfromateacherandastaffmember:

• OneteacherrecommendationshouldreflectoutstandingachievementincoursessuchasEnglish,mathematics,science,history,geography,art,foreignlanguage,and any other courses that reflect a school's core curriculum. This judgmentshould be supported by tangible evidence of results on teacher-made tests,portfolioassessments,orspecialprojects.

• The second recommendation from a school staff member should address thefollowing:involvementincommunityserviceorco-curricularactivitiesincludingtutoringotherstudentsand/ordemonstratingcreativityandachievementinthevisualandperformingarts.

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ThePresident'sAwardforEducationalAchievement“The purpose of this award is to recognize students who demonstrate outstandingeducationalgrowth,improvement,commitmenttoorintellectualdevelopmentintheiracademicsubjectsbutdonotmeetthecriteriaforthePresident'sAwardforEducationalExcellence.The criteria should reflect the purposeof the award andmust be applied fairly to allstudents.FollowingarethecriteriaforthePresident'sAwardforEducationalAchievement:

• ShowtremendousgrowthbutnotmeetallthecriteriaforthePresident'sAwardforEducationalExcellence.

• Demonstrate unusual commitment to learning in academics despite variousobstacles. (Illness, excessive absences due to familymatters, or special needsthatpreventastudenttoperformtasksatsetdates/periods,etc)

• Achievehighscoresorshowoutstandinggrowth,improvement,commitmenttoorintellectualdevelopmentinparticularsubjects,suchasEnglish,math,science,etc.

• Demonstrateachievementinthearts(music,theater,forensics,etc.)xlvi

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ATTENDANCESchoolDayTheschooldaybeginsdailyat7:30a.m. DismissalonMondays,Tuesdays,Thursdays,andFridaysisat3:00p.m.andonWednesdaysat1:50p.m.Theschoolyearconsistsof180instructionaldays.ClosedNoonHour/LunchHourExcept with seniors when Senior Privileges (see page 57) are in effect, studentsattending Mount Carmel School will remain on school campus during the noonhour/lunchhour.ExceptionstothisregulationmaybemadebythePresidentonlywhenextenuatingcircumstancesexist.LeavingSchoolGroundsNostudent is to leave the school campus forany reasonduring schoolhourswithoutrequest from the parent or guardian and authorized by the school. In the event astudent is ill during school hours, parent/guardian will be contacted to pick up thestudentandmustsignoutatthemainoffice.OffLimitAreasDuringschoolhours,studentsareprohibitedinthefollowingareas:autoparkingareas,areasbehindtheschoolbuildings,churchparkinglotsandareasbetweenthecathedralandbuildingC,inthestageareaofthecafeteriaandanybarricadedareas.TardinessandAbsenceStudentsareexpectedtobepresentatthebeginningofhomeroomandallclassesonallschool days. The only exception is when the student is ill, has a pre-arrangedunavoidable appointment or attends the funeral of an immediate relative. A studentabsentformorethanten(10)dayspersemestermaynotreceivecreditforthecoursestakenforthatsemester.Ifthereareextenuatingcircumstances(suchasseriousillnessthatrequireshospitalization)thatrequireastudenttobeabsentformorethanten(10)dayspersemester,thentheparents/guardianmaypetitionforanextensionoftheten(10)days.Timeextensionsarenotautomaticallygranted,butwillbe reviewedby theadministration. Each student is responsible for making suitable arrangements forcompletingmissedassignmentsduringanyabsence.Schoolbeginsat7:30a.m.andstudentsmustbeatschoolbetween7:00-7:30a.m.After7:35 a.m. students will be considered tardy. Students must have a note fromparent/guardiantobeexcused. Ifthereisnonotefromtheparent/guardianitwillbeconsideredunexcusedtardy.Threeunexcusedtardinesswillbeconsideredonedayofunexcused absence from school, and will be calculated at the end of each quarter.Excessivetardiness(threeormore)perquarterwillresult inonedetentionafterschool.Studentsmustobtainatardyslipatthemainofficebeforeproceedingtoclass.

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Students who are tardy to class and in between classes will be issued a demerit forbeingtardy.Thestudentwillbemarkedtardyintheteacher’sattendancebookandmaybesent to theoffice togetanadmitslip.Forevery3excessivetardiness toclass, thestudentwillreceiveadetention.

Thefollowingdisciplinaryprocedureswillbeappliedforthosestudentswhodonotcomplywiththeschoolrulesandregulations:1sttimefortardinessduetoloitering

• Studentwillbesenttotheofficetogetatardyslip• Studentwillbegivenadetentionbyhis/herteacher• Parents/guardianswillbecontactedtoinformthattheirchild(s)willservea

detention• Studentwillserveascheduleddetention

2ndtimefortardinessduetoloitering• Studentwillbesenttotheofficetogetatardyslip• Studentwillbegiventwo-daydetentionbyhis/herteacher• Parents/guardianswillbe contacted to inform that their child (s)will serve

two-daydetention• Studentwillservetwo-dayscheduleddetention

3rdtimeormorefortardinessduetoloitering• Studentwillbesenttotheofficetogetatardyslip• StudentwillbegivenaSaturdaydetentionbytheprincipal;ordesignee• Parents/guardianswillbe contacted to inform that their child (s)will serve

Saturdaydetention• StudentwillserveascheduledSaturdaydetention

In the event a student is absent or tardy, a parent/guardian must call the schoolbetween 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. The student must present a note signed by theparent/guardianorbyaphysicianexplainingthenatureoftheabsenceuponhisreturn.These noteswill be kept on file in the school office. If the student does not have awrittenexcuse,thenthestudentwillbegivenanunexcusedabsence.Astudentwhoisabsentfromschoolisprohibitedfromattendinganyschoolfunctionoractivityonthatday.Anystudentwhoviolatesthispolicywillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

ATTENDANCEPROCEDURES

1. Duringmorninghomeroom,teacherstakeattendanceandmarkallabsentstudentsontheAbsenteeReport.Thereportshallbesubmittedtothemainofficebeforethe1stperiod.

2. Students tardy to homeroom must be sent to the office to get an Admit Slip.Students that are tardy are not to be admitted to class without an Admit Slip.Teachersshouldkeepthisslipandreturnittotheofficeattheendoftheday.

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3. Teachers should take attendance every class period and keep accurate records ofabsencesand tardiness in their recordbook (this isanofficialand legaldocument;please be accurate and thorough). A list of students absent for the day will bedistributed to all teachers (usually at the endof 1st periodor thebeginningof 2nd

period).Ifastudentisabsentfromclass,theteachershouldcheckthisabsentlist.Ifthestudent isonthis list theteacherneednot informtheoffice,butthestudent’sabsenceshouldberecordedintheteacher’srecordbook.Ifthestudentisnotontheabsence list, the teacher shouldnotify theoffice immediately (usuallybyphoneornote).AnAbsenteeReportneedonlybesubmittedtotheofficeduringhomeroom,orifthestudentisabsentandnotontheAbsenceList.

4. Whenastudentaccruesthreeunexcusedtardiness (asmarkedontheAdmitSlip),the teacher should issue the student with a detention (see section on DisciplineProcedures).Theofficewillhandlealldetentionsthatarecausedbytardinessthatoccurinthemorningduringhomeroomperiodandimmediatelyafterlunch.

5. Whenastudentreturnstoclassafteranabsence,thestudentmustpresenttotheteacherwithanAdmitSlipfromtheofficeverifyingtheabsence.StudentsarenotpermittedtoclasswithoutanAdmitSlip.TheteachershouldsigntheAdmitSlipandreturnittothestudent.AlllastperiodteachersshouldcollectAdmitSlipsandreturnthemtotheofficeattheendoftheday.

TruancyTruancymeans absence from class, or a school-related eventwithout the consent ofMount Carmel School or the student’s parent/guardian. Cases of truancy may besubject toa conferenceattendedby the student,his/herparent/guardian,and schooladministrators.Theconsequencefortruancyissuspensionorexpulsion.IllnessatSchoolA student who becomes ill or injured at school should inform his/her immediateteacher,whowillthenreferhim/hertotheoffice.Ifitisdeterminedthatthestudentisnotwell enough toattend class, theparent/guardianwill benotifiedand the studentwill be released into the care of the parent/guardian or other authorized familymember.Studentswhodonotreporttotheofficewhenillwillnotbeexcusedfortheirabsenceandaresubjecttodisciplinaryaction.Ifa studentmust takemedicationduringschoolhours, themedicationalongwith theprescriptionandapermissionslipsignedbytheparent/guardian,mustbedeliveredtotheoffice.Thestudentwillbeallowedtotakethemedicationunderthesupervisionofdesignated school personnel. The office staff cannot dispensemedication. Over-the-counterdrugsorprescribedmedicinecanonlybetakenbythestudentswithaparent’swrittenpermissionandacknowledgedbythesecretary.Ifaninjuryrequiresimmediatemedicalattention, the schoolofficewillnotify theEmergencyMedicalTechnicians fortreatment.Parents/guardianswillbecontactedassoonaspossible.Ifastudentisabsentorsenthomefromschoolduetoillness,theymaynotattendorparticipateinanyschoolsponsoractivitythatevening.

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Communicableillnessesshouldbereportedtotheschoolassoonaspossible.Guidelinesforre-admittancetoschoolforthefollowingcommunicablediseasesare:ChickenPox:Studentsmaybe readmittedno sooner than7days fromonsetof the rash.Nofevershouldbepresentandpoxmustbedry.Strep Throat: Students may be readmitted after having been on antibiotics for at least 24hours.Nofevershouldbepresent.Scarletina: Students may be readmitted after having been on antibiotics for at least 24hours.Nofevershouldbepresent.Impetigo: Students may be readmitted after adequate medical treatment or all lesions arehealed.PinkEye:Studentsmaybereadmittedaftereyesareclearwithnodrainagepresent.Pediculosis (Head Lice): Students may be readmitted after treatment with a pediculocideshampooandclotheshavebeenlaundered.MedicalandDentalAppointmentsWhen possible, medical and dental appointments should be scheduled during non-school hours to minimize interference with the educational process. If this is notpossible, a written excuse from the parent/guardian must be submitted to therespectiveofficetoexcusethestudentfromclass.Off-IslandTripsAs amatter of regulation,Mount Carmel School discourages parents/guardians fromremovingtheirchildren/wardsfromclassestoattendoff-islandtrips.Theabsencefromclass may affect the student's educational growth. Additionally, it is a policy of theschoolthatshouldastudentbeabsentformorethanten(10)daysinasemesterthatstudentwillnotreceivecreditforthesemester.MountCarmel Schoolalso recognizes theparent's/guardian's right tomake theirowndecisionsregardingthebestinterestsoftheirchildren.Parents/Guardianswhoremovea student for twoormoredays fromclassesare required toacknowledge theabove-statedpolicybysigninganOff-IslandTripForm.Thisformisavailableinthemainoffice.Eachoff-islandcasewillbedealtwithindividuallybytheadministrationtodetermineifand howmissed work may be made up, and to review how off-island absences willaffecttheacademicstatusofthestudent.Afeeisassessedforallend-of-the-quartertrips,whichprecludeastudentfromtakingexaminationsattheregularlyscheduledtimeanddate(pleaserefertoFeesonpage13).This regulation is to accommodate the student and at the same time provide justcompensation to teachers for the additional time and effort required in developingindividualizedexaminationsatanespeciallybusytimeoftheschoolyear.

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School-SponsoredFieldTripsFieldtripsareenrichingsupplementaryeducationalactivitiesthatprovidestudentswiththe opportunity to experience first-hand what they have learned in the classroom.Consent from parents/guardians is required for all students wishing to attend suchevents. Students are required to submit the school issued field trip permission slipform, whichmust be signed by the student's parent/guardian. This form allows theaffected child/ward to attend the field trip and acknowledging that Mount CarmelSchoolwillnotbeheld liable foranyaccidentbeyond thecontrolof reasonableadultsupervision. Studentswhodonotreturnasignedpermissionslipwillnotbepermittedtoattendthefieldtrip.Nophonecallswillbeacceptedinlieuofsignedpermissionslips.Studentsareexpectedtoweartheirregularschooluniformsunlesspriorarrangementshavebeenmadewiththeadministration.Studentsarenotallowedtodrivethemselvestoanyfieldtripunlessawrittenarrangementhasbeenmadewiththeadministration,teacher, and the parents/guardians. Participants in school-sanctioned field trips areunder the supervision of their teacher(s) and/or other school personnel as deemednecessary.Theprivilegeofattendingfieldtripsmayberevokedforthosestudentswhohaveexcessiveabsencesordisciplinaryreferrals.Allschoolrulesapplyonfieldtrips.AllfieldtripsmusthaveapriorapprovalbythePresidentordesignee.WithdrawalfromMountCarmelSchoolParents/guardianscanchoosetowithdrawtheirchildren/wardsfromtheschoolatanytime. Full year tuition isdue foreach studentattendingMountCarmelSchool. If thestudentwithdrawsfromtheschool,forwhateverreason,theremainingportionofthetuitionisdueforthatquarterandanyotherfeesmustbepaidbeforeatranscriptistobereleased.Parentsareobligatedtocleartheirfinancialstatuswiththebusinessofficebeforeleavingtheschool. Ifaparentwithdrawstheirchildfromschoolwithoutgoingthroughthewithdrawalprocess,tuitionfeewillcontinuetobeassesseduntiltheofficialwithdrawal process is completed. A student will have a "withdrawn" status whenhe/sheisclearedfromthebusinessoffice.Nostudentisofficiallywithdrawnuntilheorshehasbeenclearedbythebusinessoffice.StudentWithdrawalProcedures1. Students who withdraw from MCS mid-year will submit a form to their subject

teachers.Thesubjectteachershouldcollectthestudent’sbook(checkbooknumberandcondition)andanyotherclassmaterialsissuedbytheschool.Theteacherwillalsorecordthestudent’scurrentgradeforthequarteratthetimeofwithdrawal.

2. Teachersshouldmakeanoteofbooksandmaterialshandedin,aswellasthegradeatthetimeofwithdrawal.

3. Sometimes a student withdraws without going through the proper procedures.Whenthishappensitisimportantfortheteachertoinformtheofficeofunreturnedbooks andmaterials, aswell as to note in their grade book the official time of astudent’swithdrawal.

4. Teachersshouldnotremoveastudentfromclassrostersuntilofficiallynotified.

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STUDENTDISCIPLINECODE

ToensureaChristianatmosphereconducivetotheacademicprocessandtoprovideasystemofjustice,MountCarmelSchoolestablishesthefollowingstructurefororderanddiscipline:SchoolRulesThefollowingrulesareenforcedatalltimesatschool(includinglunch,break,beforeandafterschool,betweenclasses,etc.),andatallschool functionsandactivities (includingseniortrip,fieldtrips,dances,fundraisers,prom,etc.)• No eating or beverage drinking in classrooms, except for educational purposes

approvedbytheadministration.• Betelnut,betelnutparaphernalia,andbetelnutchewingareprohibitedoncampus

oratschoolfunctions.• Alcohol,tobacco,orillegaldrugsareprohibitedoncampusoratschoolfunctions.• Classroomsandcampusareasmustbekeptorderlyandclean. Studentsarenotto

move desks unless expressly requested to do so by the teachers. Students areresponsiblefortheremovalofall trashanddebris fromtheclassroomandcampusareasbeforethestartandattheendofeachclassperiod.

• Chewinggumoreatinginclassduringclasshoursisprohibited.• Profane,obscene,andracistlanguageandgesturesareprohibited.• Studentsarenotpermittedtointerruptaclassforanyreasonnorpermittedtoleave

theclassroomforanyreason,exceptwiththepermissionoftheteacher.• Astudentmaybeallowedtomakecallstoparentsduetoillnessorforanybonafide

emergencyonly.Anofficestaffmemberoradministratorwillplacethecallincaseofanemergency.

• Exceptforschoolproperty,allelectronicdevicesincludingcameras,videorecorders,CDplayers,pagers,radios,personalsportingequipment,taperecordingdevices,andAnyformoftoys,videogamesorcomputersoftwarearenotpermittedoncampus.Suchequipmentcanbelost,damaged,orstolen.Thesedeviceswillbeconfiscatedandheld in the respectiveoffice until theparent/guardian claims the item. ItemsunclaimedattheendoftheschoolyearwillbecomethepropertyofMountCarmelSchool.

• Floralandothergiftdeliverieswillbeacceptedonlyattheofficesanddistributedbyschoolpersonnelduringbreak,lunch,orafterschool.

• Studentsarerequiredtoabidebytheschooluniformcode.• Onlyauthorizedelectronicdevicessuchascomputertablets,digitalmusicplayers,

andcellphonesareallowedduringrecessorlunchorafterschoolhours.• Students are discouraged from bringing a large sum of money, perfumes or

expensivejewelriestoschool.Theschoolwillnotbeheldresponsibleforthelossoftheseitemsinschool.

• Over-the-counter drugsor prescribedmedicine canonly be takenby the studentswithaparent’swrittenpermissionandacknowledgedbythesecretary.

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DisciplinaryProcedures-Teacher’sResponsibilities:1. It is thedomainoftheteachertomaintaindisciplineandpositivebehavior intheir

classes. This is best done when clear procedures and guidelines are established,consistent and followed through at the beginning of the school year. If a teacherfollows through with stated procedures and guidelines and is fair and consistent,thenstudentsarewelldisciplinedandbehaveappropriately.

2. It is also the responsibility of teachers to assist in maintaining positive disciplinethroughouttheschoolcommunity.Teachersshouldtakeallopportunitiestocorrectand guide students both in class and in the school at large. We recognize thatsometimesitmaybenecessaryforateachertoissueadetentiontoastudent,andsometimes to students that are not in their own class. Teachers should issuedetentionstoassistinbringingaboutpositivebehaviorinclassandintheschoolasawhole. Detentions aremore effective when issued as sparingly as possible. It isimportantthatdisciplineisdealtwithfairlyandconsistently.

3. Ifateacherissuesademerit,theteachershouldaccuratelyandcompletelyfillinallitemsoftheDemeritForm.AllbehaviorsonDemeritformsshouldbeverifiablewithsupportingdocuments.

4. Ifateacherissuesadetention,theteachershouldaccuratelyandcompletelyfillinallitems of the Discipline Referral Form. In the section labeled “Behavior” teachersshoulduseoneofthereasonsfordetentionlistedintheMCSHandbookandincludea brief description for further clarification. All behaviors on Disciplinary Referralformsshouldbeverifiablewithsupportingdocuments.

5. The teacher should explain to the student – calmly and clearly – the reason forissuingthedetentionsandhavethestudentsigntheDisciplinaryReferralform.

6. The student shouldbring thewhite formhome tohis/herparents/guardians tobesignedandreturnedtoschool.Theteachershouldsubmitthepinkcopytothehighschoolofficeandkeeptheyellowcopyforhis/herownrecords.

7. Theteachermustcalltheparents/guardiansofthestudentbeforetheendofthedayto inform the parents of the detention and answer any questions concerning theincident.

8. The student will present the white, signed form to the person administeringdetentions at the time of serving the detention. Students will not be allowed toserve a detention without this signed form and detention is to be served on thespecified date after issuance. Thewhite copy should be dated and signed by thepersonwhoadministersthedetention.

9. If a student fails to serve the detention on the specified date, the office will beresponsible for callingparents/guardians to inform themthat the student failed toservethedetention,andanadditionaldetentionwillbegiven.Continuedfailuretoservetheissueddetentiononthespecifieddatemayresultinsuspensionoradversedisciplinaryaction.

10. It will also be the responsibility of the office to enter the information on theDisciplinary Referral form into the computer. The pink and white copies of theDisciplinaryReferralformwillbefiledinthestudent’sdisciplinaryfile.

11. IfastudentdemonstratesabehaviorthatwarrantsSaturdaydetention,suspension,withdrawalorexpulsionateachershouldfirsttakecareofthesituationathand(i.e.

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stop a fight), then escort the students to the office to meet with the SchoolCounselororPresident.Informtheadministratorofthedetailsoftheincident.Theteachermustfillintheincidentreportformandmustincludeimportantdetailssuchtime,date,whowasinvolved,concreteandverifiableobservations,quotesofwhatwassaid,etc.)Tobegiventotheadministrator.Administratorswilltakeappropriateaction and make decisions regarding the issuing of afterschool or Saturdaydetentions,suspensions,withdrawalorexpulsion.

12. If a student should receivea suspension, steps2 through7abovewillbe followedwithappropriatechangesmadeforsuspension.

13. Afterschooldetentionwillbeservefrom3:00-4:00p.m.andSaturdaydetentionsaretobeservedonscheduledSaturdaysfrom8:00a.m.till12:00noon.

DisciplinaryActionIn response tomisbehavior and/or violation of basic school rules at school or at anyschoolfunction,astudentmaybeissuedanyoneofthefollowingdisciplinaryactions:

1. DemeritA demerit is a mark made against a student's record for misconduct and/orviolation of a school rule. While the demerit does not call for any particularaction,accumulateddemeritswillresultinfurtherdisciplinaryaction:

Somereasonsforademeritasadisciplinaryactionincludebutarenotlimitedto:• Lackofclassmaterials• Notturninginhomework• Not listening to teacher’s

instructions• Chewinggumoncampus

• Minordisruptionofclass• Tardytoclass(unexcused)• Minor infraction of school

rules

2. AfterSchoolDetention

Inresponsetomisbehaviorand/orviolationofbasicschoolrules,astudentmaybe issued a detention as a disciplinary action. Teachers, staff persons, oradministrators, may issue a Disciplinary Referral to the student to beacknowledged with the signature of a parent/guardian. Signed and returnedreferrals are kepton file in theoffice. Inorder to serveadetention, a signeddisciplinary referral form must be submitted to the President or designee.Detentions are held after school for one hour, from 3:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.Studentsareresponsibleformakingtransportationarrangementsaheadoftimetoservedetentionsonthedateandtimeasnotedonthereferralform.Atthediscretionoftheadministration,somedetentionsmaybeadministeredonmorethanoneday.

Somereasonsfordetentionsasadisciplinaryactionincludebutarenotlimitedto:• Continueddisruptioninclass• Vulgarorobscenelanguage

• ImproperUniformincludingP.E.uniform

• ExcessiveDemerits(3ormore)

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• ExcessiveTardiness(threeperquarter)

• Foodand/orbeveragesinclassrooms

• Useofvulgarorobscenelanguage

• Spreadinggossip• Shoutingandplayingaroundin

class• Sittingattherailings• Teasingandharassing

classmates

• Loitering• Disrespectingothers• Inappropriateuseofelectronic

devicesinschool• Failingtoserveorskippinga

detention• Talkingorreading

inappropriatematerialinchurchduringmass

• Non-submissionofprogressreport

• Otherminoroffense

For purposes of the school’s Merit System, one detention will equal threedemerits.

3. SaturdayDetention

A serious breach of any school regulationwill result in an extendeddetentionservedonaSaturdayfrom8:00amto12:00noon.InordertoserveaSaturdaydetentionasigneddisciplinaryreferralformmustbesubmittedtothepresidentor designee. In response to a violation warranting a Saturday detention, theparent/guardian will be informed by the administration. Students may berequired to assist in the generalmaintenance of the school and/or any dutiesrequired by the administrator of the Saturday detention. During a Saturdaydetention, students are not permitted to attend any school social or athleticevents.SomeinfractionsthatwillresultinSaturdaydetentioninclude,butarenotlimitedto:• Truancyorskippingclass• Smokingorpossessionof

tobacco• Argumentativelanguage• Fighting• Connivanceandaccessoryto

afight• Severeorcontinued

disruptionofclass• Inappropriatedisplaysof

affection• Racialintolerante• Cheating/Plagiarism• Misrepresentation

• Chewingorpossessingofbetelnutorbetelnutparaphernalia(limeorleaf)

• Excessivedetentions(threeormoreperquarter)

• Insubordination• Leavingclass,campus,or

schoolfunctionswithoutpermission

• Disrespectingstaff/teachers• Possessionofobscene

materials• Possessionofcontraceptives

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• Possessionofgaggiftsorotherinappropriateparaphernalia

• Failingtoserveorskippingtwodetentionsinarow

• InappropriateuseoftheInternetorcomputers

For purposes of the school’s Merit System, one Saturday detention will equal ninedemerits.

4. SuspensionAseriousbreachofanyschoolregulationcanresultinasuspension.Disciplinaryformmust be filled in and given to theparents. A letterwill be issued to theparents. Inresponse to such a violation warranting suspension and immediate removal fromschool, the parent/guardian will be contacted by the President by phone as soon aspossible. Out-of-school suspensions are at the discretion of the President. In suchcases, the student is not allowed on campus during his/her suspension. Suspendedstudentswillnotattendanyclasses,socialorathleticevents,norreceivemake-upworkforclassesmissed.Forpurposesoftheschool’sMeritSystem,onesuspensionwillequaltwelvedemerits.AdministrativeConferenceShould a student clearly violate specific behavioral, academic or attendanceexpectations of the school, or seriously discredit the reputation of Mount CarmelSchool, the school administrationwill holda conferencewith the studentandhis/herparents/guardian,todiscussfurtherfairandproperstepsthatneedtobetaken.Whileevery effort will be taken to keep the student enrolled at Mount Carmel School,suspension or expulsion remains an option at the discretion of the administration.Expulsionofastudentisagravematter,andtheseverityofinfractionswillbedealtwithonacase-by-casebasis.Somereasonsforanadministrativeconferenceandpossibleexpulsioninclude,butarenotlimitedto:• Use,abuse,saleorpossessionof

illicitdrugs,alcohol,ormind/behavior-alteringsubstances,orlook-a-likesubstances

• Bullying,fightingorintentionalphysicalharmtoanotherperson

• Possession of a weapon or look-a-likes,inclusivebutnotlimitedtoair-rifles, BB guns, pressurized waterpistols, knives or sharp objects,clubs,“ironknuckles,”etcetera

• Excessivesuspensions• Seriousandmaliciousdamageof

propertybelongingtotheschoolorothers

• Wantondisrespectforauthority• Violentfighting• Violationandnon-complianceof

behavioralcontract• Racialintoleranceorsexual

harassment• Forgery

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SearchandseizureMountCarmelSchoolreservestherighttoinspectschoolpropertyatanytime.Ifthereisconcernforsafetyofstudents,MountCarmelSchoolalsoreservestherighttosearchstudent’s personal property at school. Lockers and desks are the property ofMountCarmelSchool,andmaybeinspectedperiodicallybythePresidentordesigneewithoutpriornotice. Studentsmaybeaskedtodisclosetheirpersonalbelongingsduringsuchinvestigationsof serious violationof school rules and/or regulations, especially as theadministrator(s)deem(s)necessary.

Drug-FreeCampusThecampusofMountCarmelSchoolisadrug-freecampus.Anycontrolledsubstancessuch as alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamines (ice), barbiturates, amphetamines,narcotics,mindalteringsubstances,cigarettesandtobacco,anyotherillegalsubstancesor any substances deemed unfit for our campus by the administration are strictlyforbidden. Furthermore, Mount Carmel School will strictly enforce P.L. 16-46 whichprohibits smoking inallworkingandpublicplaces. Anyviolationof thispolicywillbedealtwithonanindividualbasis;however,animmediateadministrativeconferencewillbe held and will result in suspension from school at the discretion of thePresident/designee.Inseriousorcontinuedviolationofdrug-freecampusmayresultinextendedsuspension,professionalconsolingreferral,withdrawalorexpulsion.• The administration reserves the right to search the possessions of a student’s

belongings, including, but not limited to, the student's desk and locker or vehiclelocatedonschoolpropertyifthereisasuspicionofanillegalsubstance.

• Studentstakingmedicationprescribedbyaphysicianmustinformtheofficewithawritten notice from the physician or a parent/guardian. The office staff/nursecannot dispensemedication. Over-the-counter drugs or prescribedmedicine canonlybetakenbythestudentswithaparent’swrittenpermissionandacknowledgedbythesecretary.

WithdrawalParentalcooperationisessentialforthewelfareofthestudents.If,intheopinionoftheadministration,parentbehaviorseriouslyinterfereswiththeteaching/learningprocess,theschoolmayrequireparentstowithdrawtheirchildrenandsevertheirrelationshipwiththeschool.ExpulsionItistherightofthepresidenttoremovefromtheschoolenvironmentanystudentwhoclearly violates specific behavioral, academic or attendance expectations of MountCarmel School. Expulsion of a student is a gravematter, andwill be used onlywhenabsolutely necessary. Students expelled fromMount Carmel School are ineligible forreadmissionatalaterdate.

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ProfessionalCounselingThe administration may reserve the right to require professional counseling forstudents.Parents/Guardianswhodonotsupporttheadministrationmayberequiredtowithdraw their students from Mount Carmel School. Each case will be handledindividuallybytheadministration.GrievanceProceduresStudents, parents, and/or guardians who feel that they have a legitimate grievancerelatedtoschoolpractices,policiesorrelationshipsshallbeexpectedtoadheretothefollowing procedures. The purpose of these procedures is to produce, at the lowestpossibleadministrativelevel,equitablesolutionstogrievancesinaspiritof justiceandcharity.1) Discussionwithconcernedparties:Discussthegrievancecomplaintwiththeparties

concernedataninformalmeetingassoonaspossibleaftertheincident.Ifthismustbedoneduringschoolhours,anappointmentmaybemadethroughtheofficeforatimethatwillnotinterferewiththenormalschoolroutine.

2) AdministrativeMeeting: If thematter cannotbe settled informallyby thepartiesconcerned,theymustrequestameetingwiththeSchoolAdministrator.TheSchoolAdministratormaybeaPrincipalifthereisone,otherwise,itwillbethePresident.Ahearing will be arranged at which time the aggrieved party will be given anopportunity to present his/her explanation. A parent/guardian may intercede toappeal a disciplinary action. The School Administrator will assess the issues andmakeadecision.

3) Appeal:IfthePrincipalmadethedecisionaftertheadministrativemeetingthatwasheld, then the Appeal will be made to the President. If the President made thedecision after the administrative meeting, then the Appeal will be made to theChairpersonoftheBoardofDirectorsofMountCarmelSchool.Thegrievanceshallbesubmittedinwritingwithinten(10)calendardaystothePresidentifthepreviousdecisionhadbeenmadebythePrincipal.IfthepreviousdecisionwasmadebythePresident,thentheChairpersonoftheBoardwillassessthedecisionofthePresidentandrenderadecisioninwriting.Thedecisionoftheboardisfinal.

NoHarassment,IntimidationorBullying(HIB)/CyberBullyingPolicyMount Carmel School understands that a safe and civil environment is necessary inorder for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. Harassment,intimidationorbullying(HIB),likeotherdisruptiveorviolentbehavior,isaconductthatdisruptsbothastudent’sabilitytolearnandaschool’sabilitytoeducateitsstudentinasafe,non-threateningenvironment.HIBisdefinedasanyintentionalwritten,verbal,orphysicalactagainstanotherindividualasashowofpower.SpecificexamplesofHIBmayincludebutarenotlimitedto:

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Sexual:Unwantedbehaviorthatisdirectedatanindividualorgrouponthebasisofsexis clearly an unacceptable behavior: physical assault; touching someone’s genitals;repeateddefamatoryinsults;blockingsomeone’sway;andstalking.Verbal:Wordsthathurtorhumiliate1. Name-calling2. Spreadingrumors 3. Insults4. Teasing

5. Threatening6. Racialcomments7. Derogatorystatements8. Profanestatements

Physical:Action-oriented1. Hitting2. Kicking3. Slapping4. Punching5. Exclusionfromthepeer/socialgroup

6. Gestures7. Takingproperty8. Pinching9. PullingHair

ActsofHIBandcyberbullyingagainstotherstudentsthatareconductedviaelectronicmeans that occur during school hours, occur on school property, or involve schoolcomputersareincludedasaprohibitedact.Cyberbullyingistheuseofinformationandcommunication technologies, such as e-mail, cell phones and pager text messages,instantmessaging,personalwebsitesandon linepersonalpollingwebsites tosupportdeliberate,repeatedandhostilebehaviorbyanindividualorgroup,thatisintendedtoharmothers.HIBandCyberbullyingwillnotbetoleratedatMountCarmelSchoolandwillbesubjecttoappropriatedisciplinaryaction.StudentswhohavebeenvictimsofHIBorcyberbulliedorhavebeenwitnessestoactsof HIB or cyber bullying should report such occurrences immediately to the schoolcounselor, teachers, or administrators. Disciplinary actionwill be taken in all cases ofHIB,whichmayincludedetention,Saturdaydetention,suspension,orexpulsion.

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MERITSYSTEMToreinforcetheschool’sESLRs,particularlythosethatdealwithCatholicbehavior(#2),leadership(#4),andappreciationfordiversity(#5),faculty,staffandadministratorsmayissueMeritstostudentsforgoodbehavior.Inadditiontoreinforcingtheschool’sESLRs,theMeritSystemwillcomplementtheschool’sDisciplinaryActionsbyrecognizingandrewardingstudentsforgoodbehavior.Studentsmaybeawardedmeritslipsbyfaculty,staff,andadministratorsforgoodbehaviorsuchasthefollowingtonameafew:• Exemplarydemonstrationandmanifestationoftheschool’sESLRs• Beinghelpful• Beingrespectfulandcourteous• Speakingpositivelyaboutothers• Charity• PositiveLeadership• Exemplarycommunityservice• Exemplaryparticipationinextra-curricularactivities• Supportingschoolteamsandcompetitorsatgamesandcompetitions• Commendableeffortandcommitmentintheclassroom• Involved/Participatinginone’sownParish• Dramaticimprovementinacademicand/orbehavioralperformanceWhile faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to use the Merit System toreinforce and reward positive behavior among students, they should not issuemeritsfrivolously. Issuing too many merits may undermine the value and, and hence, theeffectivenessoftheMeritSystem.Faculty,staff,oradministratorssuspectedofabusingtheMeritSystemwillbedealtwithappropriately. Inordertoreinforceandencouragepositive behavior, students who accumulate merits may earn awards which will bedecidedbytheadministrationandpublishatthebeginningoftheschoolyear.Receivingdemeritsorotherdisciplinaryactionswillresultinadeductionofmeritsawarded.Forexample,astudentwhoisawarded3meritsbutisalsoissued3demeritshasnomeritstoearnrewards.Astudentwhousesmeritsforadress-downrewardlosesthosemeritsandmaynotusethemagainforotherrewards.TheMeritSystemalsoaffectsSeniorPrivileges.Theadministrationreservestheright,atitsdiscretion,toamendorsuspendthisMeritSystematanytimeduringtheschoolyear.

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OTHERRULESANDREGULATIONS

DressCode

• UniformCodeTheattire andgroomingofMountCarmel School studentsmustbemodest,neat,clean and becoming of the dignity of a representative of the school. At MountCarmelSchool,one’sattireexpressesone'sattitudetowardlearning,andoutwardlysignifying the whole person. Proper attire indicates one's self-respect andsymbolizes the unity of purpose and philosophy at Mount Carmel School. Theschooluniformshouldalwaysbewornwithdignityandproperdecorumonoroff-campusandstudentsmustconduct themselvesproperly. Studentsmustwear theMountCarmelSchooluniforminordertopromotedisciplineandtofosterprideinbeingastudentofMountCarmelSchool.Studentsarerequiredtoobservethedresscode fully and properly while they are wearing the uniform including break,lunchtime,betweenclasses,anddirectlybeforeandafterphysicaleducationclasses.Studentsarerequiredtoweartheofficialschooluniformfortheirgenderandgradelevel.Schooluniformscanbepurchasedinthebusinessoffice.Thefollowingtypesofsweaters,jackets,orotherclothingitemsmaybewornovertheuniform:college-affiliatedattire,solidcoloredsweatersorjackets(noprints),orMountCarmelSchoolaffiliatedsweatersorjackets.Studentswhoarenotwearingtheproperschooluniformwill receiveademeritordetention and must have their parents bring the missing items to schoolimmediately.Thefollowingdisciplinaryprocedureswillbeappliedforthosestudentswhodonotcomplywiththeproperschooluniformcode:1sttimefornotwearingtheproperschooluniform

• Studentwillbegivenademerit• Student will be sent to the office to get a uniform excuse slip to attend

classesuntilparents/guardianbringtheuniformitemtoschool.• Parents/guardianswillbecontactedtobringtheuniformitemstoschool

2ndtimefornotwearingproperschooluniform• Studentwillbegiven3demeritswhichisequaltoonedetention• Studentwill be sent to theofficeandwill notbepermitted toattendclass

untilhis/herparents/guardianswillbringtheuniformitemstoschool.• Parentswillbecontactedtobringtheuniformitemstoschool• Studentwillserveascheduleddetention.

3rdtimefornotwearingproperschooluniform• Studentwillbegiven9demeritswhichisequaltooneSaturdaydetention• Student will be sent to the office and will not be permitted to class until

parentscomeinwithproperuniformitems.• Parents/guardianswillbecalledintobringtheproperuniformitems• Parentalconferencewilltakeplace.

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(conferencemusttakeplacepriortosuspension)• StudentwillperformscheduledSaturdaydetention

4thormoretimeofnotwearingproperuniform• Studentwillbesenttotheofficetoseetheprincipal/designee.• Parents will be contacted to inform them of the excessive offense of not

wearingproperschooluniform.• Parentswillhavetopickupthestudent• Studentwillbesuspendedfor2dayswithoutmakeupwork.

If all the disciplinary procedures will not make a difference in a student’sexpectations of wearing proper uniform (repeated offenses), then a 2nd parentalconference will be called for parents/guardians, referral teachers, andadministrationtosetfurtherexpectationsorexpulsion.Teacherswilldocumentandkeepanaccurateaccountofstudents’referralstotheofficefornotwearingproperuniform.Theprincipalordesigneewillcall theparentsto informthemabouttheirchild’snoncompliancetotheschooluniformcode,tellthemtobringuniformitemsto school, inform the teachersof parents’ response, inform the teacherwhen theparent/guardianbrings theuniform items toschool,and informparents/guardiansandteachersofscheduledconferencesregardingnoncompliancetowearingschoolproperuniform.Girls:Allgirls inallgradelevelsmustwearthenavyblueMCSpoloshirt. Shirtsmaybetuckedonorleftun-tucked,butmustbepresentable.MCSpoloshirtsareavailablefor purchase in the BusinessOffice. Girls have the option ofwearing khaki pants,shorts,cargoshorts,skirts,orskorts.Allkhakiwearmustbeknee-lengthorbelow.Toensuremodestyandreflecttheschool’sChristiancharacter,khakipantsmustbelooseandnottootightorrevealing.TheBusinessOfficedoesnotcarrykhakiattire,which must be purchased independently by the student’s family. Boots, zories,slippers,oropen-toedsandals,arenotpermitted.Hairmustbeneatlygroomedandunusual colors or styles are not permitted. Hats, caps, bandanas, and otheraccessories are prohibited. The application of styling gels and sprays is notpermitted in the classroom. Makeup canonlybewornbygirls in grades9-12. Ifworn,itmustbeappliedlightlyandmodestly.Makeupmustnotbeappliedinclass.Jewelry should be simple and appropriate for school. One pair of small earrings,attachedonlytotheearlobeisacceptable.Earringscannotbelargerthanaquarterandcannotdanglelongerthanthelengthofastandardsizepaperclip.Largebulkypendants are not acceptable. Students must avoid bringing costly or heirloomjewelry. MountCarmel School is not responsible for lostor stolen jewelry. Noserings,tonguerings,andsimilartypesofinappropriatepiercingarestrictlyprohibited.

Boys:AllboysinallgradelevelsmustwearthenavyblueMCSpoloshirt. Shirtsmaybetuckedonorleftun-tucked,butmustbepresentable.MCSpoloshirtsareavailablefor purchase in the BusinessOffice. Boys have the option ofwearing khaki pants,shorts, or cargo shorts. All khakiwearmust be knee-length or below. To ensure

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modestyandreflecttheschool’sChristiancharacter,khakipantsmustbelooseandnot too tight or revealing. The Business Office does not carry khaki attire, whichmustbepurchased independentlybythestudent’s family.Boots,sandals,slippers,andzoriesarenotpermitted.Earrings,noserings,tonguerings,andallothertypesofpiercingarestrictlyprohibited.Hairmustbewellgroomedandcutabovetheshirtcollar,abovetheears,andabovethebrow-line.Unusualcolors,designorstylesarenotpermitted• PhysicalEducationDressCode:Official Physical Education (PE) uniforms and proper athletic shoesmust bewornduring PE classes, but may not be worn in other classes or in homeroom (anexceptionismadeforfirstthroughsixthgradesontheirPEdays).PEUniformsareavailableforpurchaseatthebusinessoffice.• AlternativeDressCode(“FreeDress”or“DressDown”):Intheeventthattheadministrationallowsstudentstoattendclassesinclothesotherthantheofficialuniform,thefollowingrequirementsapply:1. Attiremustmaintainmodesty in length and fit. Tank tops, halter-tops, short

shorts,shortskirts,andothersimilarinappropriateclothingarenotpermitted.2. Footwear must be safe. Zories, slippers, high heeled shoes, sandals, or other

unsafefootwearmaynotbeworn.3. Noserings,tonguerings,andsimilartypesof inappropriatepiercingarestrictly

prohibited.Forgirls,earringscannotbelargerthanaquarterandcannotdanglelonger than the lengthofa standardsizepaperclip. Large,bulkypendantsarenotacceptable.Boysareprohibitedfromwearingearrings.

4. Clothes or accessories which endorse alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs, orconceptscontrarytotheChristiancharacteroftheschoolareprohibited.

5. No aspect of a student’s clothing may call undue attention or contradict themissionandphilosophicalvaluesoftheschool.

Studentswhoabusetheprivilegeofcasualdressdayswillhavetheprivilegerevoked.Final interpretation of these guidelines is the sole discretion of the schooladministration.• SeniorPrivilegesUniform:Refer to the Senior Privileges description for the Alternative Senior Uniform. ThisalternativeuniformonlyapplieswhenSeniorPrivilegesaregrantedbythePresidentordesignee.• FacultyDressCodeFacultyandstaffareprofessionalsandarethusexpectedtodressandbegroomedasprofessionals. All faculty and staff are required to wear the uniform (polo-shirt)providedbytheschoolduringworkingdaysandorschoolevents.Dressesandskirtsshouldnotbemorethanthreeinchesabovetheknees,norshouldattireinfringeonasenseofmodesty.Facultyandstaffshouldnotwear:jeans,shortshorts,mini-skirts,

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tightor revealingclothing, t-shirts, flip-flops, sport shoes, fannypacks,ostentatiousjewelry,oranyotherattireoraccessoriesthatdistractfromprofessionaldress.OnlyPEinstructorsarerequiredtowearshortsduringclass,butnotduringmass.

Lockers

If a locker is assigned to a student, then he/she is required to purchase a lock forhis/her locker during the first week of school. It is the student’s responsibility tomakesurethathis/herlockerissecuredatalltimes.MountCarmelSchoolshallnotbeheldliableforthelossofanyarticlesfromlockers.Lockersarethepropertyoftheschool, and the administration reserves the right to inspect lockers at any time.When a student loses his/her locker key and requires the lock to be cut, a smallservicechargewillbeassessed.

InspectionsMount Carmel School reserves the right to inspect school property at anytime. Ifthereisconcernforsafetyofstudents,MountCarmelSchoolalsoreservestherighttosearch students. Lockers and desks are the property ofMount Carmel School, andmay be inspected periodically by the President or designee without prior notice.Students may be asked to disclose their personal belongings during suchinvestigations,especiallyastheadministrator(s)deem(s)necessary.

Pregnancy

InkeepingwiththeChurch’sstance,MountCarmelSchool isadamantlypro-life. Inthis regard, the school does not condone abortion. Should a student at MountCarmelSchoolbecomepregnantwhileenrolled,everyeffortwillbemadetopreservehuman life and protect the dignity of all involved. The administration may askpregnantstudentsand/orfathersnottoattendregularclasses.Incaseswheresuchstudents arrange for home schooling underMount Carmel School’s curriculum, anadditional feemay be charged to compensate teacherswho have to do additionalwork.Inextremecasesthestudentsinvolvedmaybeaskedtowithdraw.However,eachcasewillbehandledindividuallybytheadministration.

Visitors

Mount Carmel School is a drug free, safe and closed campus. Anyone, includingparent(s)/guardian(s),wishingtovisitshouldgivepriornoticetotheschool.Visitorsmust report and sign in the main/business office and obtain visitors pass beforeproceedingtotheclassroomorotherareasoncampus.Visitorsarenotpermittedtogo directly to a classroom, or to loiter on campus or in the parking lot withoutreportingorobtainingavisitor’spassed.Intheeventavisitorwishestoseeormeetsomeoneatschool,he/shemustwaitintheofficeforthatpersontheywishtosee.

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CarsandParkingIf parents/guardians give their children permission to drive to school, thismust bemade known to the administration inwriting. The school’s designated parking forfaculty, staff and students is strictly limited to the parking lot south of the schoolgymnasium.Faculty,staffandstudentsshouldnotparknexttotheDiocesanCuriaortheJoeten-DaidaiSocialHall.All parking stalls are available on a first-come, first served basis. Student drivers,however, are expected to register with the Main Office and provide copies of adriver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of vehicular insurance for therespectivestudent.Anyabuseofthecarprocedures,suchasremaininginthecarafterarrivaloncampus,goingtothecaratanypointduringschoolhours/day,drivingrecklessly,ordrivingoff

campusbeforedismissal,isaviolationofschoolrulesandoffenderswillbegivenSaturdaydetentionandwillnolongerhavepermissiontoparkonschoolgrounds.

• CarDutyProcedures1. Arriveatthepick-uplocationpromptlyaftertheschooldayends.2. Keepallstudents inearshot,sightandinpick-uparea.(Studentsshouldnotbe

allowed in the building, unless students are in a designated area that isimmediately accessible.) No student is allowed to play in areas which theassignedgroundsupervisionteachercannotsee.

3. Keepstudentsoutofthedriveway.4. Keepstrafficflowing.Carsshouldnotblockothercarsinthedriveway.5. Don’tallowroughplayfromthestudentsbythewaitingarea.6. Studentsshouldnotwaitfortheirridesintheoffices.Studentscanwaitfortheir

ridesindesignatedareasorunderthebigtreenexttothehighschoolbuilding.7. 30minutesafterschoolends,studentsthatarenotwaitingfortheirridesshould

betakentotheoffice.5. Studentsshouldnotleavecampusafterbeingdropped-offbyparentsinthe

morning.ElectronicDevices

Music players, cellular phones, and computer tablets are a part of acontemporary student’s life. However, the use of these devices in classes,assemblies,meetings,etc., isanunwarranteddistraction. Studentuseof thesedevices is confined tonon-instructional andnon-structured time.No laserpensare allowed in the school. The use of recreational musical devices withoutearphonesisprohibitedonschoolgrounds.Electronicdevicesthatarebeingusedforthepurposeofcyberbullyingwillnotbetoleratedandthatanystudentusingelectronicdeviseforthepurposeofcyberbullyingwillbedealtwithappropriatedisciplinaryaction.

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TelephonePermission to use the phone must be obtained from the office secretary.Studentsmustsubmitanotefromtheirteacher. Theofficephoneisabusinessphone and students will be permitted to use it only in case of an emergency.Forgotten homework, forgotten athletic equipment, etc. do not constitute anemergency. Arrangementsforafterschoolvisitswithfriendsshouldbemadeathome.

AfterSchoolHours

Studentsnotinvolvedinanapprovedandsupervisedactivitysuchasextra-curricularactivitiesoracademicenrichmentmustbepickedupwithin30minutesafterschooldismissal.Asidefromsuchextra-curricularactivitiesandacademicenrichment,theschooloffersextendedcare for students that remainoncampusafterclasshours.Thefeeis$6.00dollarsaday.Shouldparents,onmorethanthreeoccasions,failtopick up their child(ren) within 30 minutes after school dismissal, the school willnotify thepropergovernmentalauthorities,suchas theDivisionofYouthServices,forappropriateaction.Studentswhowalkhome:An agreement formwill be sent home for studentswhowalk home after school.Parents/Guardiansmust sign theagreement form inorder for thestudent towalkhome.Ifformisnotsignedorsubmittedtotheoffice,theparentsareliableforanyaccidentsorunforeseen incidents. The schoolwill notbeheld responsible for anyliabilities.Note: At the beginning of the school year, a letter must go home to parents ofstudentsconcerned.

SeniorPrivileges

In recognition of their seniority, and to encourage mature, exemplary behaviorconsistentwith the school’s ESLRs, 12th grade studentsmay be eligible for SeniorPrivileges.Suchprivilegeswillbedeterminedby theschooladministrationwhen ithasdeterminedthattheSeniorclasshasearnedapositivemeritbalanceassetforthbytheschooladministrationatthebeginningoftheschoolyear.SeniorsshouldalsonotethatearningSeniorPrivilegesdoesnotexemptthemfromallapplicablepolicies,rules,andregulationsasprintedintheMountCarmelSchoolHandbook. Violatingthesepolicies,rules,andregulationswillresultinappropriatedisciplinaryactionsthatwill inturndeducttotalmeritsfromtheSeniorClass. ThismayinturnleadtothedenialorsuspensionofSeniorPrivileges.Theadministrationreservestheright,atitsdiscretion,toamendorsuspendSeniorPrivilegesatanytimeduringtheschoolyear.

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EMERGENCYSITUATIONS1. All teachers need to know emergency and evacuation procedures. These

procedures are reviewed during orientations, but any questions or unclear pointsneedtobeaddresswiththeadministration.

2. Eachclassroommusthaveanevacuationplanpostedonthewall.Ifthereisnoplanposted, the teacher should secure one from the administration. If one is notimmediatelyavailable,thentheteachershouldmakeatemporaryonetobepostedimmediately.

3. Teachersshould reviewtheirevacuationplanandanyemergencyprocedureswiththeirstudent. Teachersshouldremindstudentsthatemergencyproceduresare inthestudentandparenthandbook. It is recommendedthat teacherspracticetheseprocedureswiththeirstudents.

4. Intheeventofafiredrillorothersituationthatrequiresevacuationofthebuilding,teachersshouldimmediatelytakechargeandleadthestudentsquickly,butorderlyoutofthebuilding.

5. Joking around by students should be immediately stopped, and student shouldreceivedisciplinaryaction.

6. Teachersshouldbesurethattheirclassroomdoorsareclosed,butunlockwhentheyleave the building. This is to allow emergency personnel and the SchoolAdministrator(s)accessintotheclassroom.

7. Noplanisevercompletelycomprehensive,thusitisimportantthattheteachersarethinkingduringanemergencysituation.Youmayneedtoalteranemergencyplanifthesituationcallsforit.Forinstance,ateachershouldneverbringstudentsthroughfireorsmoke!

8. Teachersmusthavetheirattendancebookwiththemwhentheyleavethebuilding.Homeroom teachers must have their homeroom attendance with them, whichmeans that they must have it with them during the entire school day. If ahomeroom teacher shouldever leave campusduring a schoolday for any reason,thenhe/sheneedstoleavehis/herattendancebookwiththeSecretary.

9. Once assembled in the designated place, homeroom teachers should line theirstudents up in two lines: one formales, one for females.Home teachers need tokeeptheirstudentsorderlyandquiet. Studentswillbeexcitedand fullofenergy,but it is imperative that teachers instill instudents thatdrillsandemergenciesareserious and students need to reflect these in their actions. Disciplinary actionsshouldbeassignedifwarranted.

10. Homeroom teachers should immediately take roll call. They need to know: howmanystudentsarepresentintheirhomeroom,howmanyabsent.Whenasked,donotsay,”allhere.”Givethenumberofstudentspresentandabsentasaskedforbyaschooladministratorordesignee. Ifstudentsaremissing,teachersshouldfigureoutthisinformationasquicklyaspossible,sotheycananswercorrectlywhenasked.Teachersmustbeabletofigureoutthenamesofstudentsmissing;donotassumethatastudentismissingbecauseyousawhim/herintheclassroomearlierthatday.

11. In an unexpected emergency situation, teachers need to think quickly, and keepforemost in theirminds the safety of their students. They should also inform the

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officeandcallforhelpimmediately.Forinstance,ifastudentshouldhaveaweaponinthebuilding,theteachershouldlocktheclassroomdoorsandmovethestudentstoasafeplaceintheroom.Possiblytheclosetorinanareawherestudentsandteacherarenotvisible.Theteachershouldthenusethephonetocalltheoffice,or,ifnecessary,screamforhelp.Forsecurityandsafetyreasons,onlytheteachersandstaffknowtheintrudercodeforourschool.

EMERGENCY/EVACUATIONPROCEDURESFireAlarmand/orBombThreat1. Afireorfiredrillisanextremelyseriousmatter.Itcouldbeamatteroflifeordeath.

Smokeisresponsibleformoredeathsthanactualfires.Studentswhodonotfollowdirectionswillbereferredtotheadministrationforproperaction.

2. All teachers and students are expected to know the fire exit route from anyclassroom or area where they are. Fire exit routes or alternatives should befamiliarizedduringthefirstweekofeachsemester.Directionsindicatingtheroutetobeusedarepostedineachclassroom.

3. Silencemustbeobserved fromthetimethat the firealarmringsuntilall studentsareattheirstandbystationsinordertoheardirections.

4. Atthesoundofthefirealarm,allshouldatoncebegintofileoutledbytheteachertoindicatetheroute.

5. The student closest to the door is to see that it is propped open or held whilestudentsexittheroom.Thelaststudentoutoftheroomshouldclosethedoor.

6. Thepaceforthefiredrillisafastwalk.Leadersneedtosetthepace.7. Keeping streets and driveways clear for emergency vehicles is necessary. Each

teachershouldtakearollbookorseatingchartandreportanymissingstudentoradditionalstudentswhomayhavejoinedfromahallorlavatorypass.

TyphoonIf theGovernordeclares“Condition2”foratyphoon/tropicalstorm,allclasseswillbecanceled. If “Condition 2” is announced while school is in session, the followingproceduresshallbeobserved:1. Studentsshallbedismissedassoonastheirtransportationarrives.2. Studentsshouldhelptheteachermoveeverythingawayfromthewindowsandinto

themiddleoftheroom.3. Booksandotherinstructionalmaterialsmustbesecuredintheclassroomsorbeput

intothelockersneatly.5. StudentswillreturntoschoolwhenthePresidentoftheschoolannouncesit.6. For information, listentotheradio for instructionsorcall theschool’s information

lineat235-1251.

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Earthquake1. During an earthquake, students observe silence and listen to the teacher for

directions.2. Studentsmaybetoldtogetundertheirdeskandcovertheirheads.3. When theearthquakestops, teachers should immediatelyhave thestudentswalk

away from the building to an open area such as: the area where the studentsassembledduringafiredrill.

4.Intheeventtheteacherisinjured,thedesignatedclassleaderwilltakechargeuntilafacultyorstafftakescharge.

5.Teachersmustaccounttheirstudentsbasedontheirstudents’rosterandsubmitittotheschooladministrator/designee.

4. Theteacher/classleaderwilltaketheclasstothefieldandmakesuretheclassisnotstanding under trees, near buildings, swings telephone posts, or any otherdangerousobjects.

TsunamiWhatareTsunamis?Tsunamisareaseriesoftravelingwavesofextremelylongwavelengthandtimeperiod.Theyaregeneratedwhenanentirecolumnofwaterissuddenlymovedverticallysuchasbytheoccurrenceifagreatearthquake.Tsunamismovefromthedeepoceantoshallowwater,theyslowdownandcangrowinheight,makingthemdangerouswhentheyhitthecoast.LocalTsunamis:tsunamisthatimpactcoastswithinanaboutonehour. HowFast?

• Waveswillarrivewithinminutes• Inearthquakegeneratedtsunami,likelyoccurrencespriortowavearrival

ontoland:o Stronggroundshakingservesasanaturalwarningo Rapid sea level changes or unusual sea level changes such as

recedingwave,andaloudroarlikeatrainorairplane.Immediate self evacuation to high ground and inlandshouldbeginafternaturalwarning.Followevacuationroutesignstoassemblyarea(s).

o Landlevelchanges(rupture,subsidence,uplift)

RegionalTsunamis:Tsunamisthatimpactcoastswithinonetothreehours.DistantorTeletsunamis:Tsunamis that impactcoastsmorethan1000km(450miles)fromthetsunamisource.Theycantakehourstoonedaytoarrive

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• CommunityshouldrelyonTsunamiWarningcenterstoprovide informationonthe tsunami threat and the local officials will decide whether to evacuate orissuean“allclear”afteranevacuation.

WhatdoesaTsunamilooklike?

• Rapidlyrising/fallingsealevel• Wallofwater(Notbreakingsurfwave)• Recedingwater(seafloorexposed)• Fastflowing,debris-ladenriver

Note:Thetsunamiinformationnotedaboveisderivedfromthe“TsunamiAwareness”,Participants Guide, Version 1.2 CR written by the National Disaster PreparednessTrainingCenter,UniversityofHawaii2010.Thepurposeofdevelopinga tsunamiprocedure is toensure that the school isbetterpreparedbeforeatsunamistrikes.Tobebetterprepared,listedbelowareinformationthatclassroomteachershouldknowaspartofatsunamipreparation.1. Understandaboutthetsunamihistoryandfloodingelevationofourarea.2. Learnthelocationofthenearestshelter/safearea.3. Learnthesaferoutetoshelter.4. Haveonhandemergencysuppliesforatleastthreedays.5. Keepemergencysuppliesinbackpacknearthedoor.6. Knowhowandwheretoturnofftheutilitymains.7. Getbasicfirstaidinstruction8. Discussabouttsunamisandevacuationplans.

If a TsunamiWatch is issued for Saipan and or the Commonwealth of the NorthernMarianaIslands,thismeansthefollowing:1. Thismeans that a dangerous tsunami has not been verified. If one exists, itmay

onlybeanhouraway.2. Listen to the radio, Coast Guard emergency frequencies, NOAAweather radio, or

otherreliablesourceandtheschoolwillmakeanannouncementtothiseffect.3. SinceMountCarmelSchool is situated ina low lyingarea, teacherneeds tocheck

any emergency supply kit available, special medication of students if any, extraclothesifany,water,andanyothernecessaryitems.

4. Informfamilymembersofyourstudentswhattheschool’sevacuationplansare.5. Forspecialevacuationneed,(specialneedsstudents,smallstudentssuchasgrades1

through3)considerearlyevacuation.6. Securelooseobjectsaroundyourclassroomiftimepermits.7. Formoreinformation,pleaseseeTsunamievacuationroutes.

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IfaTsunamiWarningisissuedforSaipanandortheCommonwealthoftheNorthernMarianaIslands,thismeansthefollowing:1. Adangeroustsunamimayhavebeengeneratedandcouldbeveryclose.Estimated

timesofwavearrivalaregivenforselectedcoastalplaces.(Pleaselistentotheradio,television,NOAAradioandotherreliablesource.)

2. Ifyoufeelaverystrongearthquake,evacuateimmediatelytohigherground.DONOTWAITFORAFORMALWARNING.

3. Ifatsunamiisverified,thewarningisextendedtoallPacificcoastlines.MONITORTHERADIOANDOTHERRELIABLESOURCE.

4. Followinstructionsissuedbylocalauthorities/officials.LEAVEIMMEDIATELYIFORDEREDTODOSO.

5. Ensurethatyougettheemergencykit.6. IFTIMEPERMITS,TURNOFFALLPOWERMAINS.Donotusethetelephoneexcept

inagenuineemergency.7. ONCE IN A SAFE AREA, DO NOT RETURN TO THE HAZARD ZONE UNTIL A

COMPETENTLOCALOFFICIALHASISSUEDAN“ALLCLEAR”.8. PleaseseeTsunamievacuationroutes.

TsunamiDrillProcedureIntheeventthereisatsunamiwarningitisimperativethattheschooltakeimmediateactiontoensurethesafetyofall students, teachers,staffandeveryoneontheschoolcampus. Tsunami drill will effectuate at least twice a year to prepare everyone andpractice the evacuation to safe ground as designatedwithminimum amount of timewithin 30-45minutes. The administration is responsible to designate the evacuationrouteandareaforsafety.Eachteacherisresponsibleandmustensurethatthetsunamiprocedure is explained to the students and have a practice drill with focus onproceedinginorderlymanner.Thefollowingstepsmustbefollowedforthedrill:1. Atsunamiwarningissix(6)longringsoftheschoolbell.2. Teachersmusttakeclassrosterwiththemwhenevacuating.3. Studentsmustimmediatelylineupinanorderlymanner.4. Proceedtotheevacuationrouteandsafetyground.5. Theteacheristhelastpersontoleaveandmustturnoffalllights.6. Theteachermustmakesurethateveryoneisoutofclassroomandclosethedoors

unlock.7. Teacher must take attendance and account for every students as soon as the

designatedareaisreached.Ifanystudentismissingtheteachermustimmediatelyreporttopresidentordesignee.

8. Theallclearsignalwillbeuponthedirectiveofthepresidentordesignee.

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CrisisResponseTeam(CRT)Intheeventofanunanticipatedcrisisortraumaticincident,thePresidentordesigneewillactivatetheschool’sCrisisResponseTeam(CRT).TheCRTistaskedwithrespondingtothecrisisortraumaticeventinordertoensurethesafetyandwelfareofstudents,faculty,staff,administrators,parents,families,andbroadermembersoftheschoolfamily.TheCRTshallrespondinthefollowingmanner:

1. Meettheimmediateneedsofthoseaffected.Thismayincluderemovingthreats,enlistingthesupportoflawenforcementorotherlocalandfederalauthorities,facilitatingtheprovisionofmedicaltreatment,and/orprovidingcounselingtoaffectedparties.

2. Providetimelyandaccuratecommunicationandinformationtoschoolstakeholders.Thiswillbedoneviatraditionalmedia,socialmedia,andnewsmediaandwillmaintaintheprivacyanddignityofallinvolved.Inallcommunications,thePresidentordesigneeshallserveastheprimaryspokespersonfortheschool.

3. Evaluatethesituationinordertodeterminenextcoursesaction.Thismayincludecollaboratingwithlocalauthorities,conductingriskassessments,andinvestigatinganypossibleviolationsofapplicableschoolpoliciesandlocalandfederalregulationsandstatutes.

TheCRTwillincludethePresidentordesignee,thePrincipal,theVicePrincipal,andtheCounselors,andmayinclude,asneeded,theBishop,theBoardChair,theFacultyRepresentative,theStudentCouncilPresident,theParentTeacherOrganizationPresident.

ACCIDENTPROCEDURES

AccidentProceduresforStudents1. Address and take care of the immediate situation, keeping safety, health, and

welfareofthestudentsasyourprimaryconcern.2. Utilizetheregisterednursebytrainingforurgentemergencysituationsthatrequire

someonewithtraining.3. Informthesecretaryofanyaccident/incident,minorormajorfordocumentationof

events.4. ThesecretarywillinformthePresidentordesignee.5. Thesecretary/administratorwill findasubstitute teacherwithPrepperiod to take

theplaceoftheteacherwhosestudentneedsimmediatecareandattention.6. Theattendingadministratorwillcontacttheparents/guardiansandinformthemof

the situation. If emergency services are required, and the situation allows for it,parentpermissionmustbesecuredbeforecallingEMS.Ifthesituationisofamoreurgentnature,theadministratorwillcontacttheEMSimmediately.

7. If thestudent is sent to thehospital,anadministratorwillaccompanythestudentwithhis/herparents/guardians.

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8. An incident report should be filled out by all school personnel involved andsubmittedtothePresident/designeeimmediately.

9. AffectedHomeroom Teachers/Teacherswhom the studentwas under the care ofmustcalltheparentstofollowuptoensurethehealthandsafetyofthestudents.

10. Ifastudentisabsentthenextday,thesecretarymustfollowuptofindoutwhythestudentisnotatschool.

AccidentProceduresforFacultyandStaff1. Address and take care of the immediate situation, keeping safety, health, and

welfareofthefaculty,staffmemberasyourprimaryconcern.2. Utilizetheregisterednursebytrainingforurgentemergencysituationsthatrequire

someonewithtraining.3. Informthesecretaryofanyaccident/incident,minorormajorfordocumentationof

events.4. ThesecretarywillinformthePresident/designee.5. ATeacherwithPrepwillmonitorthestudentsandtaketheplaceoftheteacherwho

gotintoanaccident.6. Ifemergencyservicesarerequired,theadministratorwillcontactEMSimmediately

andcallthespouseorfamilymembertoinformthem.7. Ifthefaculty/staffissenttothehospital,thePresident/designeewillaccompanythe

faculty/staffmember.8. An accident report should be filled out by all school personnel involved and

submitted to the president or designee immediately so that the school is incompliancewithWorkmen’sCompensationregulations.

9. An administratormust call the faculty/staffmember to follow up to ensure theirhealthandsafety.

STUDENTSERVICES

CafeteriaandCanteenCafeteria and canteen services are available to students on most school days (theseservices areusually not availableonhalf-days, carnival days, andduringother specialevents). Studentsareonlyallowedtobuyfoodduringtheirscheduledbreak-timeandscheduled lunchtime. Students may eat their snacks in the cafeteria or outside theclassroom during break time only. Students are to eat in the cafeteria during theirscheduledlunch.Iflunchisbroughtfromhomeorboughtatthecanteen,thestudentsmust bring and eat their food at the cafeteria during their lunch. A student is notallowed to eat in other areas on campus during lunch break except in the cafeteria.Students attempting to buy food at other times will receive appropriate disciplinaryaction.Studentsarerequiredtomaintaincleanlinessintheeatingarea.Studentsaretobeattheirdesignatedareaafterlunch.Astudentisnotallowedintheclassroomduringlunch time unless it is for ameeting or sessions called forth by the teacher/advisor.Students are allowed touse the restroomsat any timeduring school hours butmustfirstseekpermissionfromhis/herteacher.

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AcademicEnrichmentAcademic Enrichment courses are offered after regular class hours as an additionalresourcetoaddressvariousneedsofstudents. Thesecoursesarenotmandatoryandare aimed towards students facing challenges in their academic work, students whodesireadditionalassistanceinhomework,orstudentsseekingadvancedenrichment.AcademicEnrichmentProgram Academic Enrichment Program Hours are offered from Monday to Friday except onWednesday from3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Academic Enrichment course offerings andschedules will be announced and administered at appropriate times throughout theschoolyear.RefertoFeesandTuitionforAcademicEnrichmentfees.AcademicAdvisingMountCarmelSchoolprovidesacademicadvising inorder toassiststudentsandtheirparents in students’ educational plans while at Mount Carmel School. This includesscheduling, or assisting students in scheduling students’ classes, administeringstandardized testing programs, overseeing academic probation, keeping academicrecords,andassistingstudentsandtheirparentsinspecialacademicneeds.AcademicadvisingcanbesoughtfromtheSchoolCounselor.CounselingFor school year 2017-2018, the Counseling Program will be available. The SchoolLeadership will set the priorities as far as who should be availed of such services.However,ifparentshaveconcernsaboutanotherstudent,ason/daughterortoseekguidancewithaproblem, theyareencouragedtocontact thePrincipalordesigneetoseewhatkindofassistancecanbeprovided.The school counselor in collaboration with the senior advisors is responsible fordisseminatinginformationforcollege,career,andvocationalinformation.Studentsandparentsmayaccesscollegehandbooks,catalogues,videos,resumeassistance,financialaid and scholarship information, SAT/ACT guides and applications, NMC programs,summerprogramsforoff-islandstudy,andjobopportunities.InternetServiceandComputerUseMount Carmel School has the ability to enhance students’ educational endeavorsthrough the use of computers. With this educational opportunity also comesresponsibility. It is importantthatparentsandtheirchildrenreadanddiscusstogethertheRules and Code of Ethics for Technology forMount Carmel School. The schoolemploys site-monitoring software to filter the Internet, but it is the student’sresponsibility not to seek out unauthorized sites. Internet sites which are deemedpornographic, harmful to minors or which advocate violence, prejudice, bigotry, ordiscriminationisconsideredunauthorized.

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Rulesforcomputeruseincludethefollowing:• No foodanddrinkareallowedatornearanycomputerorworkstation. Students

shouldwashanddrytheirhandsaftereatingandbeforeusingthecomputers.• Students must have a teacher’s permission before using any computer for any

reasonandmustbeundersupervision.• Noprogramshouldbeloadedontoanyharddriveordownloadedfromtheinternet,

unlessauthorizedinwritingbytheSystemAdministratororotheradministrator.• Playingofgamesonthecomputerisnotpermitted,unlessexpresslyauthorizedby

theteacher.• Anyinternetsites,games,programs,orothercomputerapplicationsthatdealwith

war, battle, killing, violence, or with sexual connotations or overtones arecategoricallyunauthorized. Exceptionsmaybemadeforresearchpurposes,undertheguidanceandsupervisionofateacher.AformmustbefilledandsubmittedtotheDirectorofInstitutionalDevelopmentinthebusinessofficeforapproval.

• Cyber bullying, electronic mail, direct or indirect electronic communications bemonitoredbytheteachers.

• No students, faculty and staff disseminate personal information regarding minorstudents.

• Social networking sites, chat rooms, unauthorized access, including so-called“hacking”,andotherunlawfulactivitiesbystudentminors’onlineareunauthorized.

• Studentsareprohibitedfromchangingthesystemconfigurations.• Fees will be assessed for printing or photocopying andmust be paid for prior to

printing. Paymentforprintingwillonlybeacceptedwithaphotocopycard,whichcanbepurchasedatthebusinessoffice.

Morespecificrulesandguidelineswillbepostedneareachcomputer.Violationofanyruleswillresultinappropriatedisciplinaryaction.

EVENTS,EXTRA-CURRICULARACTIVITIES&MISCELLANEOUS

MountCarmel School encourages students tobe involved inextra-curricular activitieswheretime,abilitiesandinterestsallow.However,whileMountCarmelSchoolbelievesin developing thewhole person, a higher prioritymust be placed on academics overextra-curricularactivities.Anyschoolactivitythatrequiresstudentparticipationoutsideofnormalacademicclassesoroutsidethenormalschooldaywillrequireastudenttobeeligible.Eligibilityforextra-curricularactivitiesisasfollows:1. StudentsmustmaintainquarterlyGPAof2.33orhigher.2. StudentswithaquarterlyGPAbelow2.33oronAcademicProbationmaybeeligible

forselectedextra-curricularactivitieswithawaiver.Waiverformsmaybeobtainedfromthepresidentordesignee.

3. Studentswithfailinggradeof“F”arenoteligibleforparticipation.

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4. StudentsonBehavioralContractsarenoteligibleforparticipation.TheSchoolCounselorwillpublisheachquarterandmid-quarteraneligibility list. It istheresponsibilityofeachcoachandclubadvisortoenforcetheeligibilityproceduresfortheir extra-curricular activity. Any school activity that requires student participationoutside of normal academic classes or outside the normal school day will require astudent to be eligible. Ineligible studentswhowish to participatemay seek awaiverfrom the administration. Moreover, students that will participate in Public SchoolSystem(PSS)sponsoredactivitiesmustcomplywithPSSeligibilityguidelines.Aneligibilitylistwillbemadeavailabletoallcoaches,advisorsandadministratorsattheend of each quarter. The 4th quarter GPA of the previous year will be used todetermineeligibilityfor1stquarter.SchoolMassesAll students, faculty and staff are expected to attend all masses sponsored by theschool.Studentsareexpectedtowearfulluniformwhilefacultyandstaffareexpectedtodressandactappropriatelyfortheseevents.TheschoolunderstandsthatallfacultymembersmaynotbeCatholicandas suchwedonot requireparticipation inmasses,butasamemberoftheschool,attendanceisrequired.Faculty,staffandstudentsareasked to show respect during masses and faculty are expected to supervise theirstudents.GuidelinesfortheReceptionofCommunion(1996,UnitedStatesCatholicConference)ForCatholics: AsCatholics,wefullyparticipateintheEucharistwhenwereceiveHolyCommunion. Weareencouraged to receiveCommuniondevoutlyand frequently. Inorder to be properly disposed to receive Communion, participants should not beconsciousofgravesinandnormallyshouldhavefastedforonehour.Apersonwhoisconsciousof grave sin isnot to receive theBodyandBloodof the Lordwithoutpriorsacramentalconfession(CodeofCannonLaw,cannon916)• ForourFellowChristians: WewelcomeourfellowChristianstothiscelebrationof

theEucharistasourbrothersandsisters. Wepray thatourcommonbaptismandtheactionoftheHolySpiritintheEucharistwilldrawusclosertooneanotherandbegintodispelthesaddivisions,whichseparateus.Wepraythatthesewilllessenandfinallydisappear,inkeepingwithChrist’sprayeronus“thattheymayallbeone’(John17:21).BecauseCatholicsbelievethatthecelebrationoftheEucharistisasignofrealityoftheonenessoffaith,life,andworship,membersofthosechurcheswithwhomwearenotyetfullyunitedareordinarilynotadmittedtoHolyCommunion.

• Fornon-Christians: Wealsowelcome to this celebration thosewhodonot shareourfaithinJesusChrist.WhilewecannotadmitthemtoHolyCommunion,weaskthemtooffertheirprayersforthepeaceandtheunityofthehumanfamily.

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RetreatsSpiritualretreatsareanintegralpartofMountCarmelSchool’smissionandphilosophy.Itismandatorythatallstudentsingrades3-12participateinatleastoneretreatduringtheschoolyear. Theretreat isagraduationrequirementforboth8thand12thgradestudents.AcademicChallengeBee/BowlTeam

TheAcademicChallengeBeeisagradeschoolacademiccompetitionandtheAcademicChallengeBowlisajuniorhighschoolacademiccompetitionsponsoredbytheNationalHonorSocietyofaPublicHighSchooltoprovideaprestigiousarenainwhichtheCNMI’sacademicallytalentedelementaryandjuniorhighschoolstudentsarerecognized.ArtContestsSponsoredbyvariousgovernmentagenciesandlocalbusinessesthroughouttheschoolyear, art contests encourage students to express their visual creativity, and conductresearchontopicsofcurrentrelevance.AthleticsMountCarmelSchoolparticipatesinvariousinterscholasticsports,includingbasketball,softball, volleyball, soccer and canoe paddling. The junior high and high schoolparticipatesintheCoalitionofPrivateSchoolsSportsAssociation(COPSSA)andthehighschool also participates in the Marianas Interscholastic Sports Organization (MISO)intramural program, and the Commonwealth Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Studentathletes are required to submit a physical examination report before participating inpracticesandgames. Studentathletesmustalsoparticipate inall scheduledpracticesbeforeplayingintheirgames.Parent consent formsandwaiversof liabilitymustbe completedbefore students canparticipateintheirpracticesandgames.EssayandOratoricalContestsMountCarmelSchoolstudentsparticipateinvariouscompetitionsthathonetheskillsofarticulation,expression,grammar,andsyntax.Undertheguidanceofthelanguageartsdepartment, students have the opportunity to compete in national, local, and schoolcontests.JournalismClubThe JournalismClub isopen tostudents inallgradesandhelpsmembersunderstand,appreciate, and practice the profession of journalism, including, but not limited to,writingnewspaperstories,featurearticles,andop-edpiecesforpublication,aswellaspreparingvideobroadcastnewsfortelevisionandonlinedistribution.JuniorStatesmenofAmericaInlinewiththeschool's3rdand4thESLRs,theschool'schapteroftheJuniorStatesmenof America (JSA) program involves students in an active study of democracy andgovernment.Studentsstudy,discuss,anddebatecurrentissuesinamannerfittingwith

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thegoalsandproceduresoftheJSAprogram.SomeeligiblestudentsinJSAalsoworktoprepare for theJSASummerProgram, inwhichstudents furtherstudydemocracyandgovernmentinchallengingcoursesatsomeofthenation'stopprivateuniversities.MathProgramsExtra-curricularmathprogramsactivelypromoteinterestandexcellenceinmathematicsthrough teamwork and camaraderie of students. The Math Scholastic Program andMathCourtareforgradeschooltohighschoolstudentswithaseriousinterestinmathanditsapplications.

MockTrialTheMock Trial team provides high school studentswith the opportunity to competeagainstteamsfromotherschoolsinsimulatedcourttrials.TheteammeetsthroughouttheschoolyeartoprepareforseveralMockTrialcompetitions.Preparationinvolvesthestudyandpracticeoflegalresearchmethods,criticalanalysisoflegalcasesandissues,andcourtroometiquette,presentation,anddebate. Withthehelpofa facultycoach,theMockTrialteamworksinconjunctionwithlocalattorneyswhoofferprobonoworkasteamcoaches.

NationalSpeech&DebateAssociation(NSDA)andNationalJuniorSpeech&DebateAssociation(NJSDA)TheNational Speech&Debate Association and theNational Junior Speech&DebateAssociationarethecountry’s largestcompetitive leagues, involvingover8millionhighschool and junior high students nationwide. The leagues host regular meets wherestudents from different schools in the Commonwealth compete in a wide array ofspeech and drama events, including Lincoln-Douglass Debate, Extemporaneous andImpromptuSpeaking,andOral Interpretations. MountCarmelSchoolhasparticipatedintheCommonwealth’sDistrict’smeetssincethedistrict’sinceptioninthefallof1998.PrimaryGradeForensicsCompetition(PGFC)The PGFC is a state competition whereby students from different schools in theCommonwealthcompeteinawidearrayofspeechanddramaevents,ExtemporaneousandImpromptuSpeakingandOralInterpretations.Studentsintheprimarygradesareencouragedtoparticipateinthesecompetitions.NationalHonorSocietiesNationalHonorSociety(NHS)forhighschool,NationalJuniorHonorSociety(NJHS)forjunior high, and National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) are nation-wide societiesthatrecognizestudentswhoexemplifythefollowingcharacteristics:character,service,leadership, scholarship for NHS and character, service, leadership, scholarship andcitizenshipforNJHS.Studentsare inducted intotheNHS,NJHSandNEHSonceayear.MountCarmelSchoolstudentsmusthaveacumulativeGPAof3.75orhigher,mustnothave more than 10 unexcused absences or 10 unexcused tardies, fill out aquestionnaire, and thenbe selectedbyapanelof facultymembers. Once inNHS,orNJHS,orNEHSastudentretainsmembershipthroughout juniorhighorhighschoolor

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elementaryschool;however,membersmustmaintainthestandardsofNHS,NJHS,andNEHS or face a disciplinary panel. Being a member of NHS or NJHS or NEHS is aprestigioushonorforboththestudentandMountCarmelSchool.RedCrossClubInlinewiththeschool's2ndand4thESLRs,studentsintheRedCrossClubworkwiththelocal chapter of the National Red Cross to further the humanitarian mission of thechapter. Club members participate in Red Cross service projects that impact theircommunityandtheworld.ScienceFairTheScienceFairisanannualevent,whichexhibitsexceptionalstudentworkintheareaofscience.Studentsareencouragedtodeveloppracticalskillsinkeenobservation,thescientific method, and critical thinking skills. Through science projects andexperimentation students enhance their understanding of scientific advancement andits impact on daily life. The Science Fair helps acquaint students with a hands-onapproachtoscientificmethodology.MountCarmelSchoolSpellingBeeMountCarmelSchoolengagesstudentsingradelevels4thto8th.Thetopthreewinnerswillbegivenanaward.

StudentCouncilTheStudentCouncil(STUCO)isresponsiblefororganizingactivities,whichbuildschoolpride, spirit, and unity. STUCO, acting as the voice of the student body, provides achannelthroughwhichideasfromstudentsinallgradescanbeexpressedandsharedTheatreClubThe Theatre Club generally holds one full-length theatrical production per semester.Eachproductionengagesstudentsinthefullrangeoftheaterarts,fromtheproductionstagetoperformancenight.Studentshavetheopportunitytolearnandpracticestagedesign and construction, costumedesign, soundand lights, props, publicity, directing,andacting.NewExtra-CurricularActivitiesandClubsStudents,faculty,andstaffareencouragedtoexploreanddevelopnewextra-curricularactivitiesandclubscurrentlynotavailableatMountCarmelSchool.Studentswishingtodososhouldworkwithafacultyadviserandconsultwiththeschooladministrationforguidanceandapprovalofsuchactivityand/orclub.

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STUDENTFUNDSPOLICIESANDPROCEDURES

1. Moneyraisedbystudents,parents,facultyandstaff,AlumKnights,orotherswishingtoassistinanyfundraisingactivitiesremainsthepropertyofMCS,andisadministeredbythebusinessofficeandcontrolledbytheDirectorforInstitutionalDevelopmentandschoolPresident.Accountsforeachclass/club/organization(e.g.dramaclub,freshmenclass,PTO,mocktrial,etc.)arecategorizedunderthe“StudentFunds”account.

2. AllfundraisingactivitiesmustbeapprovedbyboththeDirectorofInstitutionalDevelopmentandtheschoolPresident.

3. AfundraisingapprovalrequestletteristobesubmittedtotheDirectorofInstitutionalDevelopmentandschoolPresidentforreviewandapproval.AfterclearancefromtheDirectorofInstitutionalDevelopmentandschoolPresident,allfundraisingactivitiesmustbeverifiedandrecordedbytheBusinessManager/accountant.

4. Extra-curricular,co-curricular,athleticteams/clubsandorganizationsatMountCarmelSchoolareexpectedtodemonstrategood-faitheffortstoraisefundsthroughouttheyearfortheirrespectiveneedsandprojects.

5. Extra-curricular,co-curricular,andathleticclubsandorganizationsatMountCarmelSchoolareprohibitedfromsolicitingand/orutilizingEducationTaxCredit(ETC)fundsaspartoftheirfundraisingactivities.

6. Extra-curricular,co-curricular,andathleticclubsandorganizationsatMountCarmelSchoolareprohibitedfromrequesting,lobbying,and/ororchestratinggovernmentappropriationsaspartoftheirfundraisingactivities.

7. Extra-curricular,co-curricular,andathleticclubsandorganizationsatMountCarmelSchoolarediscouragedfromsolicitingbusinesses,non-profits,andgovernmententitiesforfundsorin-kindcontributionsaspartoftheirfundraisingactivities.AnysuchsolicitationeffortsmustbefirstapprovedbytheDirectorofInstitutionalDevelopmentandtheschoolPresident.

8. Extra-curricular,co-curricular,andathleticclubsandorganizationsatMountCarmelSchoolmayapplyforgrantsfromnon-profitorganizationsand/orgovernmententities.AllsuchgrantapplicationsmustbereviewedandapprovedbytheDirectorofInstitutionalDevelopmentandtheschoolPresident.

9. Aftereachfundraisingactivity,allmoniesmustbedepositedinthebusinessofficeonthenextschool/businessdayaftertheeventusingtheMCSStudentActivityFundDepositSlip.Thisdepositslipmustbesignedbytheclass/club/organization’streasurer,president,advisor,andMCSbusinessofficepersonnel.Thebusinessofficeisresponsiblefordepositingandtrackingallfundsraised.Afinancialreportwillbeprovidedtotheclass/club/organizationuponrequest.

10. MCSwillissueallchecksfromthestudentfundsaccount.Nofundswillbewithdrawnfromthestudentfundaccountwithoutproperdocumentation(e.g.approvedfundwithdrawalformandpricequotations).Withdrawalsfromaclass/club/organizationmustberequestedbysaidstudentrepresentative,andapprovedbythehomeroom/club/organizationadvisorandtheschoolpresident.

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Thebusinessofficeisresponsiblefortrackingallwithdrawalsfromthestudentfundsaccount.Receipts,invoices,and/orexcessfundsfromeachwithdrawalmustbesubmittedtothebusinessofficewithin3–5school/businessdaysaftertheevent.Subsequentfundwithdrawalrequestswillnotbeapprovedunlessreceipts/invoicesand/orexcessmoniesfromthepreviouswithdrawalhavebeensubmittedandaccountedfor.

11. Forwithdrawalrequestsof$99andless,MCSmayissuechecksfromthestudentfundsaccountdirectlytothehomeroom/club/organization’sadvisor.Forwithdrawalrequestsof$100andmore,MCSwillissuechecksfromthestudentfundsaccountdirectlytothevendor/supplier/business.ThispracticewillhelpMCSmaintainitsrelationshipwiththebusinesscommunity.

12. Nopaymentshouldbemadedirectlyfromadonortoanoutsideagencyorbusiness.Ifastudentorstudentrepresentativecircumventsthispolicy,theschoolwillnolongerbeabletotrackfundsdepositedforthatclass/club/organization.Consequently,MCSwillnotparticipateinanypaymentstooutsideagencies/businessesforsaidclass/club/organization.

Byenforcingtheabovepoliciesandprocedures,MCSwillbeabletominimizeanylossesatthesametimeprotecttheintegrityofallwhocontributetheirtime,effortandresourcestohelpMCSraisetheneededfundstoensurethedeliveryofhighqualityservicestoitsstudentsandfamilies.

REGULATIONSANDPROCEDURESOFFACULTYClassroomTeacherResponsibilitiesTeachersarerequiredto…1. Bepresentatschoolduringschooldaysfrom7:00a.m.until4:00p.m.Intheevent

theteacher isnotabletobeatschoolbeforeclasstimeorwillbeabsentduetourgentmatter,he/shemustcallinby7:00a.m.andinformtheschoolprincipal.Ifateacherneedstoleaveschoolbefore4:00p.m.,theprincipalshouldbenotified.

2. Formulate daily/weekly standard based lesson plan for the instructional andlearningactivitiesforallstudents.

3. Maximize and use instructional time wisely providing effective learningexperiencesforallstudents.

4. Providecreativeandeffectivedeliveryof instructionalandlearningexperiencetoforacquisitionofknowledgeandimprovementofstudents’performances.

5. EnsurethattheChristianvaluesandteachingsareincorporatedinthecurriculuminlinewiththeschoolmission.

6. Facilitateprayeratthebeginningofeachclass.7. Keepaccurateattendance(bothabsencesandtardiness)inrecordbookandfollow

uponstudentswithattendanceproblems.8. Establish positive learning experiences and working relationship with students,

colleagues,administrators,parentsandschoolcommunity.

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9. Createandmaintainanatmosphereconducive to learning,ensuresafety, informstudentsofallprocedures,gradingandotherpolicies.Provideconsistencyandfirmbehavioral discipline and ensure that code of discipline for students is followingthrough.

10. Issue textbooks and other supplementary materials to students, record booknumbersandbookcondition,submitallbookandmaterialrosterstothebusinessoffice, and collect the same materials and record condition at the end of thecourse.

11. Maintaincleanlinessandorderliness intheclassroomthroughouttheschoolday.Attheendofthedayallclassroomsshouldbeswept,dusted,chalkboardscleaned,trashemptied,desksputinorder,etc.

12. Beavailabletostudentsbeforeandafterschooltoprovidenecessaryassistanceasneeded.

13. KeepanupdatedCurriculumBinder,whichincludes:currentsyllabus(whichmustincludethegradingpolicyforthatcourse);courseoutline,unitobjectives,dividedby quarter; lesson plans; activities and resources; exams and other importantassessmenttools;andsamplesofstudentworkofallabilitylevels.

14. HaveaSubstituteFolderonfileintheoffice,whichincludes:anattendancelistingand seating chart, classroom procedures, daily schedules, lesson plans, andmaterials for theday, andanythingelse thatwouldbehelpful for the substituteteacher.

15. Provide proper supervision of his/her students during school hours and beavailable and present for supervision duties as may be assigned. For instance,teachers will be assigned to before school, break, lunchtime, and after schoolsupervisiondutiesonaperiodicbasis. Also,duringMass,prayerservice,carnivaland other school activities, teachers who are not homeroom teachers will beexpectedtoassistwithgeneralsupervisionofstudents.

16. FollowallMountCarmelSchoolproceduressetoutinthishandbook,theEmployeePersonnel Manual and the employment contract provisions (such as disciplinepolicies,sickandpersonalleaveprocedures,etcetera).

17. Sign out in the office if leaving campus during the school day, and sign in againwhenreturning(thisisespeciallyimportantinemergencysituationssuchasafiredrill).

18. Monitorstudentprogressandprovidemid-quarterlyprogressreportandquarterlyreportcardofstudentsfortheparents/guardians.

19. Conduct periodic and regular assessment on students learning throughobservations of learning activities, quiz, assignment, test, exam and projects.Compute grades according to Mount Carmel School and individual teacher’swritten policy (in syllabus). Gradesmust be fair and verifiable. Teachersmustsend home progress reports for all students at mid-quarter. For all classesteachers must enter quarter grades and behavior marks in the computer andsubmitahardcopytotheprincipal.

20. Keep school community informed about class activities that affect other classes,homeroom,ortheschoolcommunity.

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21. Participateandassistinthecoordinationoftwoormoreextra-curricularactivities(seeMCS Handbook for a list and description of extra-curricular activities) andparticipateinschoolfunctionsandactivities.

22. Use preparation time (prep) wisely for instructional and/or school activitiespreparation,andsubstituteintheeventateacherisabsentorasneeded.

23. Checkmailbox and school email daily for anymemos or other correspondence.Teachersareresponsibleforallmaterialcontainedinadministrationmemos.

24. AttendPTOmeetingsandbeavailableduringreportcarddistributionandteacher-parentconferences.IfateachercannotbeatthePTOmeetingorthereportcarddistribution, the teachermust usepersonal leave time andmust have this leaveapprovedbytheschoolprincipalinadvance.

25. Ensure the safety in the classroom and should be sure that all doors to theirclassroom are unlocked when classes are in session. This is a fire coderequirement.Theclassroommustsecureandlockpriortoleavingtheschool.

26. Performotherrelateddutiesasassigned.

HomeroomTeacherResponsibilities

Homeroomteachersarerequiredto:1. Opentheirclassroomnolaterthan7:25a.m.onallschooldays.2. Assignlockers,recordlockernumbersandlockercondition,submitalockerroster

to theoffice, andperiodically inspect conditionof lockers throughout the schoolyearandattheendoftheyear.Thisappliestogrades7-12.

3. Keep and record accurate homeroom attendance (see Attendance Procedures),andsubmitanattendancereporttotheofficebytheendofhomeroomperiod.

4. Facilitateprayereachhomeroomperiod.5. Distributeforms,surveys,newsletters,andotherpapersandinformationfromthe

office.6. ReadtheKnightsHeraldtothestudentseachday,andkeepstudentsapprisedof

importantinformationanddailyevents.(Weshouldrevivethispractice.Wethinkthisisaneffectivewaytocommunicatewithteachersonadailybasis.Thisisonewaytoreducepaperdistributionespeciallywhenitcomestoschoolevents.)

7. Moderate activities that are the homeroom’s responsibility (such as fundraisers,prayer services, Masses, carnivals, pep rallies, class retreats, et cetera). Somespecifichomeroomresponsibilitiesare:

a. FRESHMEN–FacultyandStaffAppreciationThefreshmenclassisresponsibleforplanningandimplementingafacultyandstaffappreciation event. The class with the guidance and supervision of the classadvisorwillplansucheventand informtheSchoolPrincipalandPresidentof thedateofsucheventandtypeofeventbytheendofsecondquarter.Thisplanning

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includesbutnot limited toplanning theactivities andpaying for theevent afterapprovalofappropriateschoolofficials.b. SOPHOMORES–CatholicSchoolsWeekThe sophomore class is responsible for assisting the Catholic Schools WeekSteering Committee in planning for the annual event. This includes but is notlimited to fundraising to support the different events during this week whichincludeactivitieshonoringthecommunity,teachers,nation,students,parents,theteacher and support staff of the year program, the field day events, etc. TheSteeringCommitteewillcomeupwithabudgetapprovedbytheschoolprincipalandbeconcurredbythePresident.c. JUNIORS–Junior-SeniorPromThe junior class is responsible for raising funds, planningandhosting the Junior-Senior Prom. Although the Prom is usually held at a resort hotel and dinner isusuallypartoftheProm,theplannersshouldstrivetokeepthePromsimpleandexpensesas lowaspossible. Asaruleofthumb,thecostofthepromshouldberecoveredfromticketsales.TheguidelinesfordancesmustbeadheredtoduringtheProm.d. SENIORS–SeniorTripTheseniorclassisresponsibleforraisingfundsandplanningtheseniortripwhichincludesairfaresandhotelaccommodationforthestudentsandchaperones.Theseniortrip isusuallyheldduringthespringbreak. Thefollowingshouldbetakencareofbytheseniorclassandtheiradvisors:• Informtheprincipalof thedateandplaceof theseniortripbytheendof1st

quarter;• Submit the list of activities which includes dates and types of fundraising

activitiestotheDirectorofInstitutionalDevelopmentforapproval;8. Keep school community andadministration informedabouthomeroomactivities

that affect other classes, homeroom, or the school community. The principalreservestherighttoapproveordenyallschoolactivities.

9. It is the responsibility of each homeroom teacher to maintain cleanliness andorderliness in their classroom. At the end of the day all classrooms should beswept, dusted, chalkboards cleaned, trash emptied, desks put in order, etc.Encouragestudentstotakepride intheirschoolbytakingresponsibility fortheirenvironment.

10. Seekapprovalfromtheadministrationforallclassfundraisersandactivities.11. Supervisehomeroomstudentsatallschoolevents.12. Overseefinancialrecordsofclassactivities;ensurethatdepositsaremade inthe

businessofficeafterallfundraisingevents.13. Work with respective religion/theology teachers to organize the Mass that the

homeroomhasbeenassignedto.

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LearningCommunityChairsCriteriaforLearningCommunityChairSelection:1. Two (2) years teaching experience at Mount Carmel School, or four (4) years

teachingexperienceoutsideofMountCarmelSchool.2. Demonstratedleadershipabilities.3. Workswellwiththeadministrationandfaculty.4. Willingtoperformdutiesandresponsibilities.LearningCommunityChairResponsibilities1. Facilitate learning community meetings when scheduled on Wednesdays (see

WednesdayMeetingschedule)andatothertimeswhenneeded.2. Providemeetingminutestotheprincipalwithinoneweekaftermeeting.3. Attendlearningcommunitychairmeetingsasscheduled.4. Comment on lesson plans and learning objectives from learning community

membersasneeded.5. Coordinatetheneedfor instructionalmaterials forpurchaserequestsby learning

community teachers (within theconstraintsof theirallotted learningcommunitybudget),andforwardrequesttothePrincipal.

6. Work with the principal and learning community members in developing,modifying,aligning,andimprovingcurriculumintheirdepartment.

7. Work with the accreditation chairs and learning communities in providinginformationandreportsfortheaccreditationcommittee.

8. Work with learning community members to ensure that everyone is workingtowardsandmeetingtheirlearningoutcomes.

9. Observelearningcommunitymembersatleastonceasemester.10. Spearhead learningcommunityactivitiesandserveasthecontactpersonforthe

activitiesinthecurricularareaoftheirlearningcommunity.11. Functionasaliaisonwithotherlearningcommunities.12. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, accreditation heads, and/or

president.

EmergencySituations1. All teachers need to know emergency and evacuation procedures. These

proceduresarereviewedduringOrientation,butanyquestionsorunclearpointsneedtobeaddressedwiththeadministration.

2. Eachclassroommusthaveanevacuationplanpostedonthewallintheclassroomwhereitisclearlyvisibletoeveryone.Ifthereisnoplanposted,theteachershouldsecureonefromtheadministration. Ifoneisnotimmediatelyavailablethentheteachershouldmakeatemporaryoneandpostitimmediately.

3. Teachersshouldreviewtheevacuationplanandanyemergencyprocedureswiththeirstudents. TeachersshouldremindstudentsthatemergencyproceduresareintheMCSHandbook.

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4. Intheeventofafiredrillorotheremergencysituationsthatrequireevacuationofthe building(s), teachers should immediately take charge and lead studentsquickly,butorderlyoutofthebuilding.

5. Studentsmustlistenandfollowinstructionfromtheteacherinanorderlymanner.6. Teachersshouldmakesuretheirdoorsareclosed,butunlockedwhentheyleave

thebuilding.Thiswillenableemergencypersonnelanddesignatedschoolofficialsaccess/searchtoclassroomsquicklyandefficiently.

7. Noplan isevercompletelycomprehensive, thus it is importantthatteachersarethinkingduringanemergencysituation.Youmayneedtoalteranemergencyplanif the situation calls for it. For instance, a teacher should never bring studentsthroughfire,smokeoranyhazardoussituation!

8. Teachers must have their attendance book with them when they leave thebuilding.Homeroom teachersmusthave their homeroomattendancebookwiththem.Once assembled in the designated place, homeroom teachersmustmaketheirstudentsformtwolines:oneformales,oneforfemales.

9. Homeroom teachersmust immediately take roll call. They need to know the:number of students present and absent in their homeroom. If students aremissing, teachers should figure out this information as quickly as possible.Teachersmust be able to figure out quickly the names of studentsmissingandinform administration to initiate the search process immediately to locate themissingstudent(s).

10. Inunexpectedemergencysituations,teachersneedkeepforemostintheirmindsthe safetyof the students. They shouldalso inform theofficeandcall forhelpimmediately.Forinstance,ifastudentshouldhaveaweaponinthebuilding,theteachershouldlocktheclassroomdoorsandmovethestudentstoasafeplaceintheroom.Theteachershouldthenusetheintercomorphonetocalltheoffice,orifnecessaryscreamforhelp.

Bio-HazardousSituations1. Abio-hazardoussituationoccurswhenbloodorotherbodilyfluidsarepresent.2. Insuchasituationa facultyorstaffmembershould immediatelycall theoffice.The

facultyorstaffmembershouldkeepallstudentsfromcomingincontactwiththefluid.Moreover,ifthesituationpresentsgreatriskordangertomany,thenadministrationshould report the incident to the CNMI Division of Environmental Quality at 664-8500/1.

3. Theadministrationmustbe informed immediatelyandappropriateactionshouldbetaken.

4. Anincidentreportmustbesubmittedtotheprincipalordesignee.Thereportmustincludethefollowingdetails:dateandtime,personreporting,specificlocationofincident,completedetailsofincident,thepossiblecause(s)ofincident,individualsorstudentsinvolved,witnesses,propertydamage(s),andotherpertinentinformation.

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SupervisionDuties1. Ontheassignedsupervisiondaybeforeschool,duringbreakandlunchtime,andafter

schooltheteachershouldroamthepremisestobebothvisibleandensuresafetyofstudents.

2. BecauseMCS observes safety and is a closed campus (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), theteachershouldescortthepersontotheappropriateofficetogetavisitor’spass,ortotheparkinglottoleavecampus.Ifthepersonprovestobeuncooperative,theteachershould send a student to the office to get an administrator. If the person appearsdangerous,theteachershouldsecurethestudents’safetybymovingthemawayfromthestrangerandintoclassrooms.Usetheintercomoryellforhelpifnecessary.

3. If an incident or accident occurs during the supervision period, the teacher shouldimmediatelycall forhelpand informtheschoolprincipaloradministrator. Foranyincidentoraccidentareportmustbefilledoutbythesupervisingteacherandgiventotheschoolprincipal.

SubstituteTeacherResponsibilitiesIn the event a teacher is absent or for necessary purposes a teachermay be requiredsubstitutetheclass.Thesubstituteteachermustensurethefollowing:

1. Thesubstitutionformandkeytotheclassroomwillbeprovidedfromthemainofficebythesecretaryorprincipal.

2. Onceintheclassroom,introduceyourselftothestudentsandexplainyourpurposeofbeingthere.Statethereasonfortheabsenceoftheteacheryou’resubstitutingfor.

3. Ensure that classroom is well arranged and do not change the regular teacher’sseatingarrangementunlessyou’redoingcooperativelearningactivities.

4. Takeattendanceanddocumentabsencesandtardiness. Ifduringhomeroomperiodsubmittheabsenteereporttotheoffice.

5. Followthelessonplanprovideforthestudentslearningactivityfortheday.6. Ifscheduledfortwoormoredays,preparelessonforthefollowingday.7. Praise students for their excellent work and behavior after the period and extend

appreciationfortheirsupport.8. Fill in the substitute formof the learning activities completed for the class and any

otherinformationtheregularteacherneedstobeinformof.

RegularTeacherResponsibilitytoassistSubstituteTeacherIfyouaresickoranemergencyhappensinyourimmediatefamily,calltheofficeassoonaspossibleandrequestforasubstitutetocoveryourclasses.Substitutefoldermustbesubmittedtwoweeksafterschoolopenstotheviceprincipalforcurriculum and instruction with the following information: seating chart, class rosters,classroom procedures, and discipline forms. A detailed two-day lesson plan and sheetworksifnecessarymustbekeptinsidethesubstitutefolder.Substitutelessonplanmustbedetailedandupdatedonamonthlybase.All regularteachersmaybeaskedtosubstituteduringtheirpreparatoryperiodwhenanemergencyabsenceofcolleaguesoccurs.

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MassesandPrayerServices1. All facultyandstaffarerequiredtoattendallMassesand/orprayerservices,andto

dressinanappropriatemanner(followthefacultydresscode).2. Homerooms will be assigned to plan in advance for a Mass and/or prayer service

sometimeduringtheschoolyear.3. The preparation and practice of a Mass or prayer service is to be done during

homeroom time or during lunch only. To effect positive and clear communicationwiththeCathedralparish,allcommunicationbyhomeroomteachersforpreparation,practice,andprayerservicesmustgothroughtheOfficeofthePresident.

4. Musicandothernecessary informationforMassshouldbedistributedtotherestoftheschoolcommunityinatimelymanner.

5. It is the responsibility of the homeroom teacher to ensure that all necessaryarrangementsareinorderastodate,timeandthemeofmassesorprayerservice.

6. Allhomeroomteachersaretoremindstudentsthatappropriatedressisexpectedofstudentsduring thesedays,andhighschoolgirlsarerequiredtowear theiruniformvests.

7. Allhomeroomteachersaretoremindstudentsthatelectronicdevicesarenotallowedduringmassorrosary.Itemswillbeconfiscatedifcaught.

FacultyMeetingFaculty must attend all general faculty meetings, high school/grade school meetings,learning community/cluster meetings, faculty professional development and in-servicetrainings,andother specially scheduledmeetings. All faculties shouldbeon time toallmeetings,andshouldconductthemselvesinaprofessionalmannerduringthemeetings.Everyonemustbeaccordedduerespectandshouldconflictsordisagreementoccursthisneedtoberesolvedintheappropriatemannerandattheappropriateplace.PTOMeetingsPTO meetings are generally held each quarter when report cards are ready to bedistributed.Teachersarerequiredtoattendthesemeetings.ThesemeetingsareusuallyheldonaWednesdayat3:30p.m.Pleasecheckthecalendarandotherannouncementsfordatesandtimesofthesemeetings.ClubAdvisorsClubAdvisorsarerequiredto…1. Atthebeginningoftheyear,submitareporttotheVicePrincipalforStudentAffairs

whichincludes:• adescriptionandpurposeoftheclub,• qualificationsformembership,• a roster of all participants (indicate those who are president, secretary,

treasurer,etcetera)andsupervisingteachers(note:onlyparticipantswhohaveturnedinpermissionslipsshouldbelisted;otherscanbeaddedlater),

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• andafinancialaccountingofproposedincomeandexpendituresfortheschoolyear(i.e.abudget).Financialinformationonexistingclubscanbeobtainedfromthebusinessoffice.

2. Collectappropriatepermissionslipsfromallparticipants,andkeepthesepermissionslipsonfileandreadilyavailable.

3. Requestinwritingandhaveallactivitiesapprovedbytheschoolprincipal.4. Bepresentatallmeetingsandactivitiesoftheclub.5. Beresponsible for thesafetyandbehaviorofall studentswhoattendclubevents.

ReferincidentsofhandbookviolationstotheVicePrincipalforStudentAffairs.6. Inform the Mount Carmel School community through the Knights Herald, Parent

Newsletter,and/orNorthStarofalleventsandactivities.7. Seekapprovalfromtheadministrationforallclubfundraisers.8. Oversee financial records of club activities; insure that deposits are made in the

businessofficeonthenextworkingdayafterthefundraisingevent.9. Attheendoftheyear,submitareporttotheVicePrincipalforStudentAffairswhich

includes:• anychangestotheroster• briefdescriptionoftheclub’sactivitiesthroughouttheschoolyear• howtheclub’spurposewasmet• afinancialaccountingoffundsraisedandspent

Mini-CourseTeacherResponsibilitiesMini-CourseTeachers(grades7-12)arerequiredto….1. Proposetwocoursesandonealternatecourseforadministratorstoselectfromfor

mini-courseweek. Submission of proposedmini-coursesmay be required beforethe end of the first semester. Course subjects are subject to approval by theprincipalordesignee,andproposalsthathaveunsoundeducationalpurposeorareilldefinedwillbedenied.(Note:Teacherswillnotbeallowedtotakestudentsoffcampusformini-coursesifthisistheirfirstyearatMountCarmelSchool.)

2. Writeaninterestingcoursedescriptiontobelistedinthestudents’coursecatalog.3. Prepareasyllabusthatliststheeducationalobjectivesforthecourseandhowthose

objectiveswillbeachieved,includingabrieflessonplanforeachday.Anyfieldtripsshouldbelistedalongwiththeireducationalpurpose.

4. Bepresentatschoolforthedurationofthemini-courses.Noleavewillbegrantedorapprovedduringthisweek.

5. Keep and record accurate attendance for the duration of the course. Submit anattendancereporttotheHighSchoolofficeatthebeginningofeachcourseperiodthatincludesstudent(s)absent,andstudent(s)whoareinyourmini-coursebutdonotappearontheroster.Accurateattendanceisextremelyimportant!Also,itisveryimportantthatstudentsarenotreleasedearlyfromanymini-courseclass.

6. Maintain proper dress code in mini-course. This means Mount Carmel Schooluniform, or, if the mini-course requires physical activity, students may wear aMountCarmelSchoolPEuniformandsportshoes. Ifanactivityismessyandmay

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cause stains, then students may wear a smock over their regular uniform or PEuniform.Studentsmaynotwearzories,shortshorts,etcetera…

7. Create andmaintain an atmosphere conducive to learning. Students should feelsafe, know all procedures, and respect teachers and other students, they followdirectionsassetforthbytheteachers.Maintaincleanlinessandorderlinessinthearea of the course. At the end of the course each day, all classrooms should beswept,dusted,chalkboardscleaned,trashemptied,desksputinorder,trashpickedup,etcetera.

8. Be available and present for supervision duties asmay be assigned. For instance,teacherswill be assigned to break and lunchtime supervision duties on a rotatingbasis.

9. FollowallapplicableMountCarmelSchoolproceduressetoutintheMCSHandbook.GuestSpeakersAll facultymembers are encouraged to invite guest speakers to their classes. Guestspeakersaddvarietyto lessons,aswellascreateapositiverelationshipbetweenMCSandthecommunityatlarge.Pleasefollowtheseguidelineswithguestspeakers:1. Teachers are responsible for inviting guest speaker to their classes. The secretary

must be informedwhen a guest speaker is expected,with their name, title, classtheywillbespeakingatetcetera.

2. Theguestspeakersmustcheck inandsign inattheofficewiththesecretary. Thesecretary will issue a Visitor’s Pass to the guest speaker and send them to theappropriateclassroom.

3. Afterspeakingsendtheguestspeakerbacktotheofficetoreturnthevisitor’spass.4. Guest speakers for specialevents, suchasNHSorNJHS inductionsandgraduation

ceremony,shouldbeapprovedbytheschoolpresidentordesignee.Video,Film,andOtherMediaPresentationsMountCarmelSchoolreservestoitselfthefinalresponsibilityforallinstructionalmediataught as curricula in the district schools. The school also reserves to its faculty theopportunitytouseappropriatemediafortheteachingofdistrict-approvedinstructionalgoals. Teacher judgment is the front-line of decision making relative to the use ofinstructionalmedia.Instructional media used in the classroom must relate to an approved curriculumstandards andbenchmarks.MountCarmel Schooldoesnot authorize theuseof classtimefortheshowingofunrelatedmedia.Thetitlesofmediathatarecomponentsofusualcourseorgradelevelcurriculumwillbeavailabletoparentswhocontacttheirstudent’steacher.Mediaalsomaybeusedthatmeetsthespontaneouslearningneedsofstudents.

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Asaguideline, theschoolsshalladhereto theviewerratings formedia thathasbeenrated. For example, established viewer rating systems, such as the M.P.A.A. ratingsystemthatusesG,PG,PG-13,R,NC-17designationswilldefinestudentaudienceship.• Studentswhoarelessthan13yearsofagemaybeshownmoviesthatareratedGor

PG.• Studentswhoare13yearsofageoroldermaybeshownPG13movies.• Studentswhoare17yearsoroldermaybeshownR-ratedmovies.However, the nature of media as a powerful and insightful instructional source maypresentopportunitiesforfacultytorecommendtheshowingofratedmediatostudentsin contradiction to thepublished ratings. That is,media that is ratedPG, PG-13or R,withappropriatepreviewingandnotification,maybeshowntostudentswhodonotfititsaudiencerating.Insuchcases,thefollowingguidelinesshallbefollowed:1. TheteachershallinformtheSchoolPrincipalwellinadvanceoftheproposeduseof

ratedmediaforstudentswhoseagedoesnotcomplywiththepublishedrating.2. With principal’s approval, the teacher shall notify the parents of each student to

viewtheratedmediaofthe:• titleofthemedia,• thepublishedratingforthemedia,and• theoverarchinginstructionalbenefitsaccruedbystudentswhoviewthismedia,

and,• The teacher shall obtain written parental permission to view the ratedmedia

priortoitsinstructionaluse.3. Faculty shall accommodate parental decisions to not permit the student to view

ratedmediabyprovidingalternatelearningactivitiesthatshallaccomplishthesamelearninggoal(s).

MountCarmelSchoolalsorecognizesthatparentshavearighttoexpressconcernabouttheeducationalprogramsoftheirschool.Whenparentshaveconcernsaboutparticularmedia taught as curricula, these concerns shall be stated in writing, carefullyconsidered,andaccordedthecourtesyofaprompt,writtenreplybyschoolpersonnel.All suchrepliesshallbebaseduponthe instructionalgoalsof theschool,uponcourseobjectives,anduponthecriteriaforselectionofinstructionalmaterials.IssuedMaterialsandClassroomSupplies1. Atthebeginningoftheyearateacherwillbe issuedaplasticbinwithsuppliesfor

theclassroomtheyareassigned to. With thisbinof supplieswillbean inventorysheet.

2. At the end of the school year the bin needs to be returned to the school officesecretarywithallinventorieditemspresent.

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3. Someitemswillbeofficiallyissuedtotheteacher(orsignedout)byMountCarmelSchool. The teacher must take proper care and responsibility for these items.Teacherswillbechargethereplacementcostforlostitems.

4. Ifa teacherpurchasespersonalclassroomitems, thentheteachershouldcarefullylabeltheseitemsasher/hisown.MountCarmelSchoolisnotresponsibleforlostorstolenitems.

5. TeachersmayfilloutaMaterialsRequestFormforothermaterialstheymightneed.The Materials Request Form should be forwarded to the respective departmenthead/principal.

AccesstoFacilities1. Teacherswillbeissuedkeystotheirclassroomandotheressentialkeys(classroom

cabinetsetcetera).Itistheteacher’sresponsibilitytobesurehis/herclassroomislockedatall timeswhena teacher isnot in theroom. Lost/stolenkeysshouldbereportedtotheSchoolPrincipalimmediately.

2. School computers are available for teachers’ use. It should be remembered thatthesecomputersareforMountCarmelSchoolpurposes,anditisnotappropriatetouse school computers for e-mail,web surfing, personal purposes and such duringschoolhours.ChatroomsanddownloadingfromtheInternetarestrictlyforbidden.Violation of computer protocol will most likely result in the loss of computerprivileges.

3. Teachers should not be in the school buildings or on campus outside of businesshours(thecampusisconsideredclosedtoallfacultyandstaffat5:00p.m.onschooldays,andofficesgenerallycloseat4:00p.m.),unlessspecialarrangementsaremadewiththeadministration.

4. The campusmaybeopenedon Saturdaymornings for SaturdayDetention and/orextra-curricular activities. Use of the campus on Saturday mornings must bearrangedwithandapprovedbytheadministration.Useofthecampusafter12:00noononSaturdaysisdiscouraged.

5. ThecampusisclosedonSundays.

FoodintheClassrooms1. Alldrinksduringclassesareforbidden,exceptwaterinclearbottles.2. Food will be allowed if there is an educational purpose for food to be in the

classroom for example, foreign foods in language classes or learning about othercultures.

3. TheSchoolPrincipal canapprove food foraparty. For thehighschool,allpartieswithfoodwillhavetooccurinthescreened-inareasinthecafeteria.

4. Some situations may require grade school students to eat their lunches in theclassroom.

5. TheSchoolPrincipalmustapproveallfoodactivitiesintheclassroom.

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LettersHome,PublicationsandtheMediaAny materials that go home (letters, permission slips, solicitations, syllabi, progressreports, et cetera) must be approved and signed by the principal, president orappropriateadministrator.TheSchoolPresidentmustapproveanymaterialthatshouldappearinanymedia,eitheraMount Carmel communitymedia or publicmedia,whichmay affectMount CarmelSchool orMount Carmel School’s reputation in anyway. This includes letters to theeditor,interviews,advertisements,andpersonalstatementsoritemsthatwouldappearin themedia.TheSchoolPresident is the spokesperson forMountCarmelSchoolandanyinformationoftheschoolmustbedirectedhim/her.MaintenanceProceduresFor any repair or job needed a written job order must be request submitted andinitialedbytheSchoolPrincipalandapprovedbytheBusinessManager.Anyrequesttodo other jobs by teachers and staff must go through the School Principal and theBusinessManagerforreviewandapproval.Theprocedureforrequestisasfollows:1. AllJobrequestsmustbesubmittedinwritingusingtheJobRequestForm.2. ThefilledJobRequestFormmustbesubmittedtotheSchoolPrincipalforhisreview

andinitial.3. The Job Request Form is then forwarded to the Director of Institutional

Developmentforreviewandassignmenttorespectivemaintenancepersonnel.4. Upon assignment of task to respective maintenance personnel, a copy is then

forwardedtotheRequestortoinformhimorherontheactiontakenandwhowasassignedtothejoborderrequest.

5. Uponprojectcompletion, requestors thensignsoffontheoriginalcopyof the joborder requestand thedocument is then forwarded to theDirectorof InstitutionalDevelopmentforloggingtheprojectascomplete.

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MAJORSCHOOLFUNCTIONSANDEVENTS

ThanksgivingFiestaAnnuallytheschoolcommunityatMountCarmeljoinstogetheringivingthankstoourLord.WetraditionallycelebratewithMassandaFiesta.TopromotecommunityspiritamongthemembersoftheMountCarmelfamily,thefiestaisopentoallgrades.FoodfortheThanksgivingFiestaissponsoredbytheschool.ImmaculateConceptionCelebrationForMountCarmelSchool, theFeastof ImmaculateConception is considereda schooldayastheschoolcommunitycelebratesthefeastdayoftheMountCarmelCathedral.Thefirstgradersarenotexpectedtoparticipateandmaystayhomeforthiscelebration.Thedaywillgoasfollows:2:30p.m. Allhomeroomsareopenforstudentstoarriveatschool;attendanceistaken3:15p.m. All homerooms are seated in the Cathedral (seating is limited, so plan

accordingly)3:30p.m. TheNovenabegins4:00p.m. Massbeginsatapproximately4:00p.m.andwilllastaboutanhourandahalf5:30p.m. Theprocessionbegins;MCSleadstheprocession6:00p.m. ClosingprayersandsongsintheCathedral6:30p.m. ParentsshouldbewaitingtopickuptheirchildrenThe feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8th) is considered a school day sostudents must be in full uniform (vests for high school girls) and follow MCS behaviorexpectations. Attendancemust be taken and teachers are responsible for supervision oftheirhomeroomstudents.AllteacherswhodonothaveahomeroomarealsoexpectedtoattendtheImmaculateConceptioncelebrationandassistwithsupervision.Itmustbenotedthatthiscelebrationisalongceremonysoteachersshouldpreparetheirstudents for this such as having the students use the restroom before the celebration.Teachersshouldfindseatsfortheirstudentsandbecausethisisanislandwidecelebration,itisstronglyencouragedthatteachersfindseatsearly.Students are expected to participate in all activities of the celebration, not just be there.Duringtheprocession,studentsshouldberecitingtherosarytogetherwiththeguidanceoftheirteachers.Studentsshouldbeintwostraightlinesthroughouttheprocession.Iftherearecandlesduringtheclosingceremonies,teachersmustensurethatthestudentsare handling the candles properly so they are safe and not spill wax on pews or otherstudents. After the celebration, teachers need to remainwith their homeroom studentsuntilallstudentsarepickedupbyparents.

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CatholicSchoolsWeekEveryyearMountCarmelSchoolcelebratesCatholicSchoolsWeek(CSW)withallUnitedStatesCatholicschoolsduringthe lastweekof January(seetheschoolyearcalendar).Proclamation of CSW is done by the Bishop or designee oneweek before the actualcelebration with the presence of media, president, principal and studentrepresentatives from each grade level. Each day of the week a different aspect ofCatholicSchoolsWeekiscelebratedfollowingthethemesetforeachyear.ItisduringCSWthattheschoolawardstheTeacherandSupportStaffoftheyear.Classschedulesmayberevisedtoaccommodatedifferentactivities,althoughwetrytoretainasmuchregularclasstimeaspossible.FieldTrips1. All field tripsmust have an educational purpose statedon thepermission slip (an

assignmentisrecommended).2. Submission of field trip proposalmust be done in advance. One to twoweeks is

requiredpriortothescheduleddate.3. Faculty sponsoring the field tripmusthave thestudents'permissionslip signedby

theprincipal.WhentheSchoolPrincipalsignsthepermissionslip,thisisindicationthatthefieldtripisapproved.Acopyofthepermissionslipshouldbegiventotheprincipalforhisrecords.

4. Onceapproved, informationaboutthefieldtripmustbeannouncedintheKnightsHerald and/or posted in the teacher/student’s bulletin board to inform otherteacherswhoseclassesmaybeaffectedbythefieldtrip.

5. Allstudentsmusthavepermissionslipssignedbyaparent/guardianandallsubjectteachers. It is each grade/subject teacher’s prerogative to deny a studentattendanceonatripforacademicorbehavioralreasons.

6. Studentscannotberequiredtoattendafieldtrip.Ifastudentcannotattend,orisnot allowed to by a teacher or parent, then an alternate and equally weightedassignmentmustbegiven.

7. Signedpermissionslipsandastudentlistshouldbesubmittedtotheprincipalbeforethe field trip. Phone calls cannot take the place of a permission slip. A faxedpermissionslipwithasignatureisallowed.Ahandortypewrittennotebyaparentisokayifitissignedandcontainstheproperwording.

8. Allevents/stops/activitiesmustbestatedonthepermissionslip.9. Duringthefieldtripallschoolrulesareineffect.10. Studentswillnotbeallowedtodriveonanyfieldtrip.Noexceptionswillbegranted

unless a written arrangement was made between administration, teacher, andparents/guardians.

11. Checksignaturesonpermissionslips.12. Usethepermissionslipstotakeattendancebeforethestudents leaveforthefield

trip.Anystudentwithoutapermissionslipwillnotbeallowedtoattend.13. Thefieldtripmoderatormustbringwiththemthefieldtripfirstaidkit,availablein

eachrespectiveoffice.14.Nofieldtripisallowedduringtheexaminationperiod.

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“FreeDress”forco-curricularandextra-curricularparticipantsonspecialeventdays1. All“freedress”daysmustbeapprovedbytheadministration.2. Studentsmayhave “freedress”on important gamedays (playoffs/championship),

performancedays,etc.,butnomorethanonceaweek,andnotonprayerserviceormassdays(unlesswithspecialpermission).

3. Studentsmustbeanofficialmemberoftheteam/grouptohave“freedress."4. Onlyteamsandclubsthatareofficially recognizedasMCSco-curricularandextra-

curricularorganizationsmayhavethisprivilege.5. Thepurposeofa “freedress”day is topromoteextra-curricularactivitiesofMCS.

“Freedress”isalsotoshowprideandresponsibilityforbeingamemberofanextraor co-curricular activity. (This is a privilege, not a right nor a reward forparticipation.)

6. An announcement must be put in the Knights Herald the day of “free dress” toinformtheMCSCommunityofwhichstudentswillbeinvolvedandwhatpurposeitwillserve.

FundRaising1. Awritten request for all fund raising activities and solicitationmust be submitted

firsttotheSchoolPrincipalandthentotheDirectorofInstitutionalDevelopmentforapproval.

2. Allstudentsparticipatinginthefundraisingactivitymustsubmittotheirsponsoringteacherapermissionslipsignedbyaparent/guardian.

3. Permission slips must state what the fundraising will be for and all events andactivitiesthatarepartofthefund-raising.

4. Chaperonesandclass/clubadvisorsmustbepresentatalltimesduringallportionsofthefundraisingactivity.

5. Oncestudentsarepresentat the fund-raising theymust remainat theeventuntiltheactivity iscompleted. Studentsmayleaveearlyonly ifaparent/guardianpicksthemuporiftheyhaveanoteindicatingsosignedbyaparent/guardian.

6. Allschoolrulesareenforcedatfund-raisingactivities;howeverstudentsmaywearappropriatecasualdressifapprovedbytheadministration.

7. Studentsontheineligibilitylistarenotallowedtoparticipateinfund-raisingevents,unlesstheygetawaiverfromtheSchoolPrincipalorhisdesignee.

DancesandEvents1. Organizersofadanceorsimilareventmustsubmitafullproposalinwritingtothe

SchoolPrincipalandthentotheDirectorofInstitutionalDevelopmentforapprovalbeforeearnestplanningbegins.

2. Organizers and their advisor(s)must visit and check out the dance venue beforeplanningbegins.Allentrancesshouldbeeasilymonitoredbychaperones,andthereshouldbemaleandfemalerestroomswithinthevenueproper.

3. There must be a sufficient number of chaperones, both male and female (1chaperoneto20students).

4. Non-MCS faculty/staff chaperonesmust be approved by the administration. Thiswillincludesigningaresponsibilitydocument.

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5. Atleastonechaperonemustbeattheentrance(s)atalltimes.Ifthereismorethanone entrance, only one should be designated for students to enter and leave –othersshouldbecontrolled.

6. Nofoodordrinkfromoutsidewillbeallowedintotheevent.Non-alcoholicdrinksandsnacksmaybeservedorsoldinsidetheevent.

7. Chaperonesmustbeatthedancelocation30minutesbeforetheeventbeginsandstay untilall students are safely picked up. Chaperones shouldmake a list of allstudentswhoarenotpickedupfifteenminutesaftertheeventends,andgivethislist to the principal. These studentsmay not be allowed to participate in similarsuccessiveevents.

8. During the event chaperones should circulate around entire premises on regularbasis(includingoutsideandinrestrooms).

9. Eachstudentmusthaveasignedpermissionformbyaparentor legalguardiantoenterandparticipateintheactivity.Theadvisormustsubmittotheschoolofficealist of studentswhoattended, alongwith all signedpermission forms. The ticketitselfmaybeusedasthesignedpermission(seebelow).

10. IfMCS students are allowed to bring guests to a dance or event, then theMCSstudentmustregistertheirguestwiththeorganizersofthedance. AcopyofthislistofMCSstudentswithguestsand theguests’namesmustbesubmitted to theSchool Principal or his designee two days before the dance. Guest may berequestedtosignanagreementtocomplywithMCSrulesandregulationforevents.Guestswhosenamesarenotonthislistshouldnotbeadmittedtoenterthedance.

11. Those providing music should be notified that all lyrics and music must not beoffensiveorcontrarytotheCatholicfaithormorals.

12. The only person authorized to sign contracts for venues, for payment, etc. is thePresidentofMountCarmelSchoolordesignee.

Carnivals1. Carnivals are usually for the entire school, and usually on the yearly calendar in

Decemberand/orMay.2. Requestforboothsneedtobesubmittedinwritingtotheorganizationresponsible

fororganizingthecarnival.Priorityinapprovalwillbegiventogroupsthathavehadthe same booths in the past, booths that do not conflict substance with otherbooths,seniorityandtheneedtofundraise.Thisorganizationwillthenapproveordisapprovethebooth inwriting (usuallyontherequest itself). However,approvalmaybeoncondition (whichwillalsobe inwriting). Booths thatposeadanger tostudents,arenotinkeepingwithCatholicteachingortheschool’sphilosophy,orarenotinkeepingwiththespiritofthecarnival,willbedenied.

3. Onceapprovedthegroupthatwillberesponsiblefortheboothshouldthenbeginplanningforthecarnival.Boothsmayincludegames(carnivalgames,videogames,andsports),craftsales,foodanddrinks.

4. Booths and carnival set-up should not interfere with class time. If students areneededtohelpsetupduringclasstimethenpermissionfromtheadministrationandsubjectteachersmustbeobtained.Theadministrationorsubjectteachersreservetherighttodenystudentsfromhelpingwithsetupduringclasstime.

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5. Setupofboothsafterschoolorbeforeschoolwillbeallowedif• studentshavesupervisionfromtheclassorclubadvisor;• havesignedpermissionslips,and;• theboothwillnotinterferewithotherschoolactivities.

6. Class advisors/class officers must arrange for: tents, tables, signs, rules for thegames,gamesupplies,andascheduleofstudentandfacultyworkers.

7. Groups sponsoringboothswill be responsible for cleanupof their area, aswell ascompletelytakingdowntheboothafterthecarnival.

8. Allmoneyearnedbytheboothmustbesubmittedtothebusinessofficebeforethecloseoftheschoolday.

9. The administration reserves the right to assess fees and/or financial penalties forboothsthatcauseundueburdenand/orharmontheschooland/oritsstudents.

SchoolSponsoredOvernightand/orOff-IslandTrips1. Theadvisorofthetripmustsubmitawrittenrequestforthetripatleastonequarter

prior to the trip. The request must include the educational purpose, suggesteditinerary, schedule of activities, projected cost and funding, make-up work, andrequirements/qualificationsofstudentparticipants.Theadministrationwillapproveordisapprovethetripinwriting.

2. If approved, the advisor must obtain parent permission forms for studentparticipants, and keep these forms on file in the office. A letter goes home toparentsexplainingthenatureanddetailsofthetrip.Arostershouldbesubmittedtotheprincipal.

3. A meeting with parents must take place at least two weeks prior to the trip toexplaindetails toparentsaswellas togiveparentsachancetoaskquestionsandclarifydetails.

4. Facultymembersmustbeinformedinatimelymannerbeforethetripastowhowillbe participating and the class time that students will miss. Students must getsignaturesfromtheirteachersandapprovethestudentsmissingclasses. Itwillbetheresponsibilityofstudentstomakearrangementswiththeirteacherstomakeupthe missing assignments. It is each teacher’s prerogative to deny a student’sattendancetosuchatripforacademicorbehavioralreasons.

5. Allpertinentdocumentsmustbesubmittedtotheofficeat leasttwodayspriortothe trip. Students who are missing essential documents at this time will not beallowedtoparticipateinthetrip.

6. Theremust be a sufficient number of chaperones attending the trip: at least onechaperonetoeveryeight(8)students.Atanytimethatthereisco-edparticipantsinthetrip,thechaperonealsoshouldconsistofmaleandfemale.Facultychaperonesmust obtain written permission from the administration, and, if approved, musthave lesson plans submitted to be entered in their substitute folders before theyleave.Non-facultychaperonesmustbeapprovedby theadministration,whichwillinvolvesigningdocumentsofresponsibility.

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ScienceFair1. The Science Fair will be scheduled during third quarter of the school year. The

Science Department should plan ahead and inform teachers so all involved havetimetoprepareforthissignificantevent.

2. An outline of theme, activities, duties, dates, expenses and funding is to besubmittedtotheprincipalbytheendof1stquarter.

3. TheScienceFairisanopportunitytoshowcaseexceptionalstudentworkintheareaofscience.Therefore,itisthepolicyoftheschoolthatsubmissionofasciencefairprojectbyallstudentsisnotrequired.

4. Somesuggestionsforelicitingprojectsinscienceclasses:Thefirstsuggestionisforteacherstoincludeascienceprojectasanactivityintheircurriculum.However,asstated above, only the exceptional projectswould be included in the Science Fairproper. Asecondsuggestion is for teachers towrite theirgradingrubric insuchawaythatstudentscanreceiveandanAorBonly if theysubmitascienceproject.Again, not all science projects would be showcased in the Science Fair, but theexceptionalprojects.AthirdsuggestionistodoaprojectasaclassandthendisplaythisprojectintheScienceFair.

5. Becauseweintendtoshowcaseexceptionalworktoparents,teachersandthelargercommunity, it is the responsibility of the Science Department and those teacherswho teach science to screen science fair projects, and choose only those projectsthatmeetthecriteriaofbeingexceptional. Projectsofsubstandardqualitydonotbelong in the science fair. The Science Department should set up criteria forsuperiorscienceprojects,aswellasatimelineforsubmissionandscreening.

6. The criteria should reflect a high value for active learning. Science fair projectsshould therefore be projects that actively involve students in science. Researchreportsarenotappropriateas science fairprojects. Partof thecriteria shouldbeevidencethatthestudent(orstudents)participatedinascienceactivity,measurabledata was collected that can be represented as a graph or chart, from which aconclusion can be drawn. Science fair projects should be student designed,conductedandproduced,but it isalso imperative that there is sufficientguidancefromtheteachers.Itisespeciallyimportantforteacherstocheckforplagiarism.

7. Therearetimesineducationwhencompetitionisappropriate,buttheScienceFairisnotoneofthosetimes.Ifwedisplayexceptionalworkdonebystudents,thenitwillbeaprivilegeinitselftohaveaprojectchosenforthesciencefair.Allstudentswhohaveprojects in the science fair should receivea ribbonand/or certificateofparticipation.

8. It is the responsibility of the Science Fair organizing committee to be sure thesciencefairiswellplannedandrunssmoothly.Criteriaforprojectsneedtobeclearanddistributedwell in advance toboth students and teachers. Teachersneed toknowtheirroleandresponsibilities,bothinpreparationofthesciencefairandalsoonthedayoftheFairitself.Projects,sections,gradelevels,etcetera,shouldbewelllabeled.ApressreleaseconcerningtheScienceFairshouldgooutinadvance.TheScienceFair itself,setupandtakedownshouldnot interferewithclassesorotherschoolfunctions,andneededmaterialsshouldbeobtainedandsecuredproperly,aswellasreturnedinatimelymanner.

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StudentPublications1. Thecostoftheyearbookwillbethesoleresponsibilityoftheyearbookclub.2. AnestimatedbudgetistobepreparedbytheYearbookadvisor.Itisrecommended

this be donewith the Yearbook club as a learning exercise. This budget is to besubmittedtothebusinessmanagerbytheendofthe1stfullweekofOctober.Thebudget is to include: expenses (publishingcost, film,developing,materials, travel,workshops,etcetera)andincome(schoolfunds,previousYearbookfunds,Yearbooksales,specificfundraisers,etcetera).Thebusinessmanagerwillapprove,modifyordisapprovethebudget.

3. Allfundraisingactivitiesmustbeapproved(seeFundraising,page83).4. SalesofYearbooksshouldbeginassoonasthebudgetisapproved.Receiptsmust

be given to all buyers of yearbooks. All receipt stubs must be returned to theYearbookadvisorandsecured inasafeplace. Adatabase is tobemadefromthereceiptstubsandanupdatedhardcopy–themastercopy–istobesecuredbytheYearbookadvisorinaseparatelocation.TheseshouldbedoneincoordinationwiththeschoolBusinessManagerandtheBusinessOfficeStaff.

5. TheYearbookadvisor is to setupdeadlines for all Yearbook tasks, layout, review,mailing,distribution,etcetera.Acopyofdeadlinesshouldbegiventotheprincipaland business manager, distributed to Yearbook students, and posted in theclassroom.

6. ItisatthediscretionoftheYearbookadvisorastowhetherandhowstudentsaretobeassignedtotasksandworkinggroups,andthengradedfairlyontheirworkandcontribution.

7. The entire student body is to be represented in the Yearbook as equitably aspossible. Asa ruleof thumb,eachstudentshouldbepicturedtwiceandnomorethanthreetimes.

8. It is the responsibility of the Yearbook club to represent all clubs, organizations,sports,etcetera.Yearbookclubmembersshouldbeassignedtotakepicturesat/ofallclubs,events,andactivities.

9. Captions, articles, descriptions, tributes, et cetera must not violate a sense ofrespect,MCSpride,orCatholicmorals.AllwrittenandvisualpiecesshouldbewellproofreadandreviewedbytheYearbookstaffandadvisor.

10. All final products to be submitted to the publishermust first be reviewed by thepresidentordesignee.Thepresidentordesigneeistobegivenatleast24hourstoreviewthesubmittedmaterials.

Drama,Productions,andSpecialPerformances1. Allproductionsaretobeapprovedbythepresidentordesignee.Thepresidentor

designee should bemade aware of all sensitive and/or controversial parts of theproduction.

2. Dates, times and location of performances are to be set and approved by thepresident or designee before rehearsals begin. As a rule of thumb for dramaproductionstherewillbeonedressrehearsal,threeperformances(Thursday,Fridayand Saturday evenings), and the possibility of one matinee on Saturday.

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Performancesshouldbescheduledsoasnottointerferewithacademicschedulingormajorschoolevents/activities.

3. Abudgetistobepreparedbytheproductionadvisorandsubmittedtothepresidentor designeebefore rehearsals begin. Thebudget is to include abreakdownof allexpensesandincome.Thepresidentordesigneewillapprove,modifyordisapprovethebudget.

4. Allfundraisingactivitiesmustbeapproved(seeFundraising,page83).5. All students participating are required to be eligible to attend rehearsals and the

performances. Understudies are to be prepared in the event an actor becomesineligiblebyperformancetime(seeeligibilityintheStudentandParentHandbook).

6. Schedulesof rehearsalsare tobemadesonostudentspendsmorethan12hoursperweekontheproduction–includingperformanceweek.

Graduation of Eighth and Twelfth Grades Studentswhoarelackoftwo(2)ormorecreditswillnotbeallowedtoparticipateinthegraduation ceremony. Studentsmay not be allowed to participate in the graduationceremony forbehavioral/disciplinaryproblems. If tuitionand feesexceptgraduationfeearenotpaidinfull,astudentmayparticipateinthegraduationceremony.However,a certificate of attendance will be given instead of a diploma. Diploma will only bereleasedwhenallaccountsaresettledatthebusinessoffice.

Malegraduateswillberequiredtowearawhitelongsleevedshirt;MCSuniformpantsorblackdresspants;blackdress socks;blackdress shoesandablack tie. Gentlemenmustbewellgroomed.Femalegraduatesmaywearplainwhitedressesorpastelcolordresses(NOPRINTS).Dressesshouldgobelowtheknee,butnolongerthanthelengthofthegown.Whitedressshoesorwhitesandalswithbackstrapsshouldbeworn.Theheelsofshoesorsandalsmustnotbemorethan2inchesinheight.Jewelrymaybeworn,butearringsmustbepostedontheearlobeandmaynothangordangle.Otherformsofjewelrymustbetuckedawayfromview.Ladiesmustweartheirhairawayfromtheface,becauseofthecapthatwillbeworn.Graduatesarenottowearorcarryanyflowersduringtheceremony.Flowersmaybegiventostudentsaftertheceremony.

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ENDOFTHEYEARPROCEDURESThe end of the school year is a busy and often hectic time for faculty, staff,administrators, parents and students. May/June is an especially busy andhectic time.Beingpreparedforthistimeinadvancewillhelptheprocessgoassmoothlyaspossible.Somethingstobepreparedforincludethefollowing:SeniorsandEighthGradersSeniorsandeighthgradersarefinishedwithschoolbeforetherestofthestudentbody,sotheirexamsmustbeprepared,administeredandgradedearly.Becauseofthehecticactivesofthistimeofyear,andbecauseofunexpectedevents(whichwetrytokeeptoaminimum), teachers should be flexible and must be careful about planning importantexams,projects,papers,etceteraattheveryendofSeniorandEighthGradeschooldays.Traditionally,theseniorsendtheirlastdayatschoolwitha“SeniorWalk”thatculminatesina“Countdown”ceremony. The lastday forseniors isahardday togetschoolworkdone,andtheSeniorWalkandCountdownwilloccupytheendoftheday.Thegradesfor8thand12thGradestudentswillbedueearlypriortograduation.Itisveryimportant that thesegradesaredoneaccording to thedeadline sograduationawards,ranks,transcripts;etceteracanbepreparedonschedule.Someteachersmaybeaskedtohelpchooseorgiveinputonsomeawards;again,timelinessisveryimportant.

AllteachersareexpectedtoattendthebaccalaureateMassandbothgraduations.Dressfortheseeventsshouldbelongsleevesandtieformenandanicedressforwomen.EndoftheYearClearanceforStudentsStudents are to complete StudentClearance Sheetsbefore they finish the school year.SeniorandEighthGraderswill have to finish theseearlier than the restof the studentbody. Teachersmaysignaclearancesheetofastudentbeforeexamsaregiven ifandonly if the teacher has checked that the student has the proper textbook and othermaterials,andtheseareinacceptableorder.Ifnot,thestudentmustpaythetextbookfeeand/ordamagefeeatthebusinessofficebeforetheteachercansigntheclearancesheet (the teacher should see the receipt from the business office before signing).Homeroomteacherswillbeprovidedlistofstudentswithlostand/damagelibrarybooksto be cleared at the business office. After the teacher cleared and signed students’clearancesheets,thesemustbesubmittedtothemainofficeandwillbeforwardedthebusinessoffice.Thelibrarian,andbusinessofficewillsigntheclearancesheetsonlyafterallteachershavesigned.

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EndoftheYearClearanceforTeachersEachteachershouldobtainaClearanceSheetfromthesecretaryorbusinessoffice.As the teacher completes end-of-the-year duties, he/she should have appropriatepersonnel sign-off on each of the required categories. When this Clearance Sheet iscompleted a teacher will be able to receive his/her final paycheck. The teacher mustcompletethefollowing:

1. Inspect and collect all student-issued textbooks, and other class materials.

StudentsmustcompleteaStudentClearanceSheet,whichrequireseachteacher’ssignature. Forstudentbooksthatarelostordamaged,theteachermustfilloutanappropriateformforthebusinessoffice.

2. Checktheconditionofeachofhis/herstudent’slockersforgrade7-12.3. Prepare his/her classroom for summer, which includes having the room clean,

neatandingoodcondition.Allschoolequipmentmustbereturnedtoitsproperlocation.

4. Conductclassroom inventoryofmaterialsand resourcesandcomplete inventorysheet.

5. FilloutWorkRequestordersout foranythingthatneedsrepairedorreplaced intheclassroom.

6. Returntotheschoolsecretarytheplasticbinsofteachersupplies7. Returned all issued school materials (teacher’s edition textbooks, videos,

equipment,etcetera)shouldbetotheappropriatepersonnel(librarian,businessoffice,etcetera).

8. CalculatedfinalgradesandenteredintotheAdministrativeComputerSystemandhaveGradeVerificationSheetsignedbytheprincipal.

9. Clearedallobligationswiththebusinessofficeandprovideforwardingaddressesandotherpertinentinformation.Thebusinessofficewillsign-offontheClearanceSheet.

10. Submitalistinstructionalmaterialsandresourcesneededforreplacementforthefollowingschoolyear.

11. Submit a final listing of students recommended to be promoted or retained fornextschoolyear.

12. Submitdigitalcopiesofgradebooksandlessonplanbooktotheschoolprincipal.13. Turninkeysissuedtothebusinessoffice.14. A final conference should be scheduled and held with the principal, and the

principalshouldsignoffontheClearanceSheetuponthecompletionofclearancerequirements.Thepresidentisthefinalpersontosign-offtheclearancesheet,andthenfinalpaycheckscanbereleasedatthecompletionofthecontract.

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EVALUATIONANDGUIDANCEBYTHESCHOOLADMINISTRATON

ObservationsandAssessmentofTeachers1. There are a number of different types of teacher observations: summative

observations,formativeobservations,informalobservations,peerobservationsandformalobservations.

2. The School Principal or a designee of the School Principal will conduct classroomobservations. The purpose of these classroom observations is for the SchoolPrincipal toobserve the teachingand learningprocess in theclassroomandmadeassessmentofneedsforinstructionalimprovementaswellasassistancetheteacherneeds. Therewill be informal and formalobservationswill be followedupwithaconferencewiththeteacherandtheobserver.

3. TheSchoolPrincipal,ordesigneeoftheprincipaldoesformativeobservations.Thepurpose of formative evaluations is to provide guidance and feedback for thecontinueddevelopmentoftheteacherasaprofessional.Theseobservationswillbefollowedupwithaconferencewiththeteacherandtheobserver.

4. TheSchoolPrincipal,ordesigneeoftheprincipaldoesinformalobservations.Theseobservations are for the administration to get a feel for the life of and gauge theatmosphereof the school. Theseobservationsareusuallynot followedupwithaconference.

5. Peerobservationsaredonebypeers–teachersobservingotherteachers.Therearetwopossiblepurposesfortheseobservations:1)Fortheobservertobeanextrasetofeyesfortheteacher,andgivefeedbacktotheteacher,and2)fortheobservertoviewthe techniques, strategies,andstyleofanother teacher for ideasand insight.Theseobservationsarefollowedupbyadiscussionbetweentheteachers–observerandteacher.

6. Otherobservationsmayincludeobservationsbyparentstowitnessthebehaviororabilityof their child in the classroom,orby the counselor toobserve the conductand/orsocialinteractionofastudent,orbyanotherprofessionalforsimilarreasons.

7. TheSchoolPrincipalwillformallyobserveteachersatleastonceayear,usuallyfirstquarterorsecondquarter.However,he/shewillstrivetoobserveteachersonceormore each quarter, which might include informal observations. Usually the firstformal observation is arranged ahead of time with the teacher, and the secondobservationmaybeunannounced.However,theSchoolprincipalordesigneemayobserveateacheratanytime,announcedornot.

8. The formal observations will be followed up by a conference with the teacher.Followingtheconferencetheschoolprincipal,ordesignatedobserver,willwriteupaPost-ObservationConferenceform.Onecopywillbegiventotheteacherandonewill remain with the school principal. This form will serve as a record of theobservation,aswellascommendationsandrecommendationsoftheteacher.

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ConferenceswithTeachers1. Apostobservationconferencewillbescheduledwith the teacherandobserverat

theearliestconveniencedayandtime.2. In general, the purpose of the post-conference is to discuss the teaching and

learning activities observed. . The observation itself will certainly be a point ofdiscussion. Point of discussion will include the lesson plans, teacher’s activities,students learning activities, classroomdiscipline, classroom setting and curriculumnotebooks, student and peer relationships, and other related activities andresponsibilities.In a conference after an observation the school principal or designeewill discussstrengths of the teacher as well as the areas for improvement and need forprofessional growth. The atmosphere of the conference should be that of acollaborativeone.AsaresultoftheobservationandinaddressingtheneedsofthestudentstheteachersandtheSchoolPrincipalordesigneewillcollaborateonwaysto make improvement. In some cases the teacher may be required to improvespecific classroom procedures or strategies, to observe other teachers and theirclassroomand/orteachingstrategies,ortopursuefurtherprofessionaldevelopmentinspecificareas.Theprincipalordesigneemayalsospecifythingsthattheteachermustchange,improve,delete,orenhanceintheirprofessionalabilities.Atime-linemaybegiven.Thisconferenceisalsoatimefortheteachertorequestaidinareasof theirprofessionalabilitieswheretheyfeel lacking,oraid inanythingthatmightenhancetheireffectivenessintheclassroomand/orwithstudents.

3. Informalobservationsmayormaynotbefollowedupbyaconference.However,ateachershouldfeelfreetorequestaconferencetodiscusseithertheobservationoranythingrelatingtotheirprofessionalperformanceand/ordevelopment.

4. Followingapeerobservationatimeforateacher-teacherdiscussionshouldbesetattheearliestconvenienceforbothteachers.

5. Followingotherobservations, suchas aprofessionallyobservinga student in classmaynotbefollowedupwithaconferencewiththeteacher.Oftentheinformationgathered during these observations is confidential, and cannot be shared withteachers. Itshouldbenoted,however,thatthesetypesofobservationsarenottodetermine a teacher’s competency, and thus should not be considered as aformativenorsummativeobservation.

6. If thecompetenceorprofessionalabilityofa teacher is inquestion, the formativeobservation and conference will be used to find areas a teacher most needs toimprove,andwaystheteachercanelicit this improvement. MountCarmelSchoolmayoffer toassist the teacher tobecomeacapableandproficientprofessional intheMount Carmel School environment. However, the onus for competence andprofessional ability is on the teacher. A summative observation and follow-upconferencemaybecalledforinthesecases.

7. The school principal or other administratorsmay call a conferencewith a teachernotinconnectionwithanobservation.Theseconferencesmaybetodiscusscertainmatters pertaining to employment, professional development and guidance,collaboration,feedback,information,etcetera.

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8. Ateachermaybecallforaconferenceasdeemednecessarybytheadministrationor principal in regards to students, professional responsibilities as well as otherurgentmatterspertainingtotheschool.

ProfessionalDevelopmentandGuidance1. As professionals, teachers should continue their professional development on an

ongoingbasis.Muchofateacher’sprofessionaldevelopmentwillbeaccomplishedontheteacher’sowninitiativetoacquireskillsandknowledge.

2. Teachersnotcurrentlycertifiedareexpected topursue,orhaveconcreteplans topursue,theircertification.

3. MountCarmelSchoolwillofferprofessionaldevelopment, in-servicestrainingsandseminarsthroughouttheschoolyearaspartoftheteachers’professionalgrowth.Itis incumbentuponteacherstoseizetheseopportunitiesfordevelopment,andusetheknowledgegainandincorporate intotheteachingandlearningprocessforthecontinuousimprovementofstudents’performance.

4. The administration, especially the principal and vice-principal for curriculum &instruction,willconductassessmentneedsandidentifytrainingsandin-servicesfortheteachers intheirprofessionalgrowth. Assessmentwillbeconductedbasedonsurvey, observation/conference process, recommendation, programimplementation and other areas as deemed necessary designed to facilitate theprofessional development process thru collaborative effort and process, Theprincipalasinstructionalleaderwiththeviceprincipalforcurriculumandinstructionwill facilitate this process. There are areasof development for improvement thatwill be identified and recommended or required through the observation andconference process. This is to assist teachers for improvement of instructionaldeliveryorcontentknowledge.

5. Asprofessionalsthereisaneedtocontinuouslykeepabreastwiththecurrenttrendineducationaswellasinaddressingtheeducationalneedsforthestudents.

6. Teachers are encouraged to use their time-off during summers to continue theirprofessional growth. Mount Carmel School has been able to help some teacherswithfurthereducation.Ifassistancewithfurthereducationisdesired,pleasemakeanappointmentwiththeprincipaltodiscussthispossibility.

7. Teachers are also responsible of searching the internet or other resources forinformationneedtoassisttheminprofessionalgrowthaswellastheteachingandlearningprocessasneedinaddressingstudentsacademicandlearningactivities.

8. Eachteacherisresponsibleofkeepingrecordofprofessionaldevelopmentattendedforeachschoolyear.

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RENEWAL,NON-RENEWAL,REDUCTIONINSTAFF,RESIGNATIONANDTERMINATION

LetterofIntentEachschoolyearteacherswhosecontractwillexpireattheendoftheschoolyeararerequiredtofilloutawrittenformindicatingwhetherornotthey intendtosignanewcontractforthefollowingschoolyear.Theselettersofintentaretobesubmittedtotheadministration by the specified due date, usually in December of the current schoolyear. These lettersof intentareusedby theadministration toplan for the followingschoolyear.Ifateacher intendsonbreakingacontract, thisshouldbeput intowritingandacopygiven to both the president and the principal. Teachers are responsible for anypenaltiesthatmayapplyforbreakingacontractwithMountCarmelSchool.Inunusualandextremecircumstancesa teachermayappeal inwriting to thepresident towaiveanyorallpenaltiesthatapply.Thepresidentmakesallfinaldecisions.RenewalandNon-RenewalofContractAllfacultyandstaffofMountCarmelSchoolarecontractedonanannualbasis.Facultyandstaffwhosecontractswillexpireat theendof theschoolyearwillbenotified30dayspriortotheendofacontracttermofthecurrentschoolyearwhetherornots/hewill be offered a new contract for the following school year. Only in extraordinarycircumstanceswillthisdatebealtered.Adecisionbytheadministrationisfinalandisnotsubjecttothegrievanceprocess.ReductioninStaffIftheAdministrativeTeamdecidesit isnecessarytodecreasethenumberofteachers,ortodiscontinuesomeparticularteachingservice,writtennoticeshouldbegiventotheteacher(s)affectedbyApril30ofthecurrentschoolyear.Ifrequested,alettercanbesubmitted to the teacher indicating an honorable dismissal. In such cases where afaculty and/or staff reduction is necessary, the decision by the administration is finalandnotsubjecttothegrievanceprocess.ResignationIn certain extraordinary circumstances Mount Carmel School acknowledges that ateachermayhavetoresignduringtheschoolyearfromher/hisemploymentdutiesatMountCarmelSchool. Insuchcasesawrittenresignationshouldbesubmittedtotheadministrationwithatleasttwoweeksadvancenotice.Theemployeewillbepaiduptotheeffectivedateofresignationanduponclearancefromthebusinessoffice.However,theadministrationreservestherighttodeterminethevalidityofthereasonsfor resignation. In such cases where the administration deems the reasons forresignation invalid, the employee may be obligated to complete the contract orindemnifytheschoolforunfulfilledobligationsofthecontract.

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TerminationTheemploymentof faculty and staffmaybe terminatedby theadministrationat anytimeduringtheschoolyear for justcause,whichshall include,butnot limitedby, thefollowing: professional incompetence, physical and/or mental inability to performprofessional duties, cruelty, negligence, and gross violation of Catholic dogma,insubordination,persistentviolationofreasonableregulationsorconvictionofafelony.A written notice of termination will be given to the employee stating date ofterminationandjustcausefortermination.Fromtimeofnotificationanemployeewillreceivetwoweeks’severancepay,butmaybedismissedfromworkdutiesimmediately.Theemployeewillnotreceivetheir lastcheckuntiltheycompleteallobligations(suchasturningingradebook,keysandothermaterials).

Discipline:ProgressiveDisciplinePolicyandProcedureAdapted:(www.shrm.org/TemplatesTools/Samples/Policies/Pages/ProgressiveDisciplinePolicy.aspx)PurposeOurprogressivedisciplinepolicyandprocedureisdesignedtoprovideastructuredcorrectiveactionprocesstoimproveandpreventarecurrenceofundesirablebehaviorand/orperformanceissues.Ithasbeendesignedconsistentwithourorganizationalvalues,HRbestpracticesandemploymentlaws.Outlinedbelowarethestepsofourprogressivedisciplinepolicyandprocedure.MountCarmelSchoolreservestherighttocombineorskipstepsdependinguponfactsofeachsituationandthenatureoftheoffense.Thelevelofdisciplinaryinterventionmayalsovary.Someofthefactorsthatwillbeconsidereddependuponwhethertheoffenseisrepeateddespitecoaching,counselingand/ortraining,theemployee’sworkrecordandtheimpacttheconductandperformanceissuehaveonourorganization.ProcedureStep1:CounselingandVerbalWarningStep1createsanopportunityfortheimmediatesupervisortoscheduleameetingwithanemployeetobringattentiontheexistingperformanceconductorattendanceissue.Thesupervisorshoulddiscusswiththeemployeethenatureoftheproblemorviolationofcompanypoliciesandprocedures.Thesupervisorisexpectedtoclearlyoutlineexpectationsandstepstheemployeemusttaketoimproveperformanceorresolvetheproblem.Withinfivebusinessdays,thesupervisorwillpreparewrittendocumentationofastep1meeting.Theemployeewillbeaskedtosignthisdocument.Theemployee’ssignatureisneededtodemonstratetheemployee’sunderstandingoftheissuesandcorrectiveactionneeded.

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Step2:WrittenWarningWhileitishopedthatperformance,conductorattendanceissuesthatwereidentifiedinstep1havebeencorrected,MountCarmelSchoolrecognizesthatthismaynotalwaysbethecase.Awrittenwarninginvolvesamoreformaldocumentationoftheperformance,conductorattendanceissuesandconsequences.Duringstep2,theimmediatesupervisorandadivisionmanagerordirectorwillmeetwiththeemployeeandreviewanyadditionalincidentsorinformationabouttheperformance,conductorattendanceissuesaswellasanypriorrelevantcorrectiveactionplans.Managementwilloutlinetheconsequencesfortheemployeeofhisorhercontinuedfailuretomeetperformanceand/orconductexpectations.Allformalperformanceinvolvementplan(PIP)requiringtheemployee’simmediateandsustainedcorrectiveactionwillbeissuedwithinfivebusinessdaysofastep2meeting.Awarningoutliningthattheemployeemaybesubjecttoadditionaldisciplineuptoandincludingterminationifimmediateandsustainedcorrectiveactionisnottakenmayalsobeincludedinthewrittenwarning.Step3:SuspensionandFinalWrittenWarningTheremaybeperformance,conductorsafetyincidentssoproblematicandharmfulthatthemosteffectiveactionmaybethetemporaryremovaloftheemployeefromtheworkplace.Whenimmediateactionisnecessarytoensurethesafetyoftheemployeeorothers,theimmediatesupervisormaysuspendtheemployeependingtheresultsofaninvestigation.Suspensionsthatarerecommendedaspartofthenormalprogressionofthisprogressivedisciplinepolicyandprocedurearesubjecttoapprovalfromanext-levelmanager.Dependingupontheseriousnessoftheinfraction,theemployeemaybesuspendedwithoutpayinfull-dayincrementsconsistentwithfederal,stateandlocalwage-and-houremploymentlaws.Nonexempt/hourlyemployeesmaynotsubstituteoruseanaccruedpaidvacationorsickdayinlieuoftheunpaidsuspension.DuetoFairLaborStandardsAct(FLSA)complianceissues,unpaidsuspensionofsalaried/exemptemployeesisreservedforseriousworkplacesafetyorconductissues.TheschoolpresidentwillprovideguidancesothatthedisciplineisadministeredwithoutjeopardizingtheFLSAexemptionstatus.Paymayberestoredtotheemployeeifaninvestigationoftheincidentorinfractionabsolvestheemployee.Step4:RecommendationforTerminationofEmploymentThelastandmostseriousstepintheprogressivedisciplineprocedureisarecommendationtoterminateemployment.Generally,MountCarmelSchoolwilltrytoexercisetheprogressivenatureofthispolicybyfirstprovidingwarnings,finalwrittenwarningand/orsuspensionfromtheworkplacebeforeproceedingtoa

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recommendationtoterminateemployment.However,MountCarmelSchoolreservestherighttocombineandskipstepsdependinguponthecircumstancesofeachsituationandthenatureoftheoffense.Furthermore,employeesmaybeterminatedwithoutpriornoticeordisciplinaryaction.Management’srecommendationtoterminateemploymentmustbeapprovedbytheschoolpresident.Nothinginthepolicyprovidesanycontractualrightsregardingemployeedisciplineorcounselingnorshouldanythinginthispolicybereadorconstruedasmodifyingoralteringtheemployment-at-willrelationshipbetweenMountCarmelSchoolanditsemployees.AppealProcessEmployeeswillhavetheopportunitytopresentinformationthatmaychallengeinformationmanagementhasusedtoissuedisciplinaryaction.Thepurposeofthisprocessistoprovideinsightintoextenuatingcircumstancesthatmayhavecontributedtotheemployeeperformanceand/orconductissueswhileallowingforanequitablesolution.Iftheemployeedoesnotpresentthisinformationduringanyofthestepmeetings,heorshewillhavefivebusinessdaysafterthatmeetingtopresentinformation.PerformanceandConductIssuesNotSubjecttoProgressiveDisciplineBehaviorthatisillegalisnotsubjecttoprogressivedisciplineandmaybereportedtolocallawenforcement.Theft,intoxicationatwork,fightingandotheractsofviolencearealsonotsubjecttoprogressivedisciplineandmaybegroundsforimmediatetermination.DocumentationTheemployeewillbeprovidedcopiesofallprogressivedisciplinedocumentation,includingallperformanceimprovementplans.Theemployeewillbeaskedtosigncopiesofthisdocumentationattestingtotheirreceiptandunderstandingofthecorrectiveactionoutlinedinthesedocuments.Copiesofthesedocumentswillbeplacedintheemployee’sofficialpersonnelfile.

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GRIEVANCEPROCEDURES

Whenemployees feel that theyhavea legitimategrievancewithanotheremployee,apracticeorpolicyoftheschool,oranyconflictrelatingtowork,theyshouldadheretothefollowingprocedures.Ourgoalistoworkoutallconflictsasdirectlyaspossiblethatproducesolutionswithequity,justiceandcharity.

AppealtothePresidentofMountCarmelSchoolortotheBoardofDirectors:If the grievance is still not resolved to the satisfaction of those involved, then awrittenappealcanbemadetothePresidentofMountCarmelSchoolwithin10daysofthedecisionoftheadministrator.ThePresidentwillreviewtheappealandtakewhatever action s/he deems necessary. The decision of the President is final.However, if the administrative decision is made by the President, then a writtenappealshouldbemadetotheChairpersonoftheBoardofDirectorswithin10daysfromthedatethattheadministrativedecision isrendered.TheChairpersonoftheBoardofDirectorsorhis/herdesignee(s)willreviewtheappealandmakeadecisionin accordance to Policies and Procedures of the school. The decision of theChairpersonoftheBoardshallbefinal.

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RULESANDCODEOFETHICSFORTHETECHNOLOGYPROGRAMOFMOUNTCARMELSCHOOL

AdoptedfromNCEA’sfromtheChalkboardtotheClassroom(1997)

Asacomputeruser,IagreetofollowtherulesandcodeofethicsinallofmyworkwithcomputerswhileattendingMountCarmelSchool.

1. Irecognizethatallcomputerusershavethesamerighttousetheequipment;therefore, Iwill notuse the computer resources fornon- academicpurposes. Iwill notwasteor takesupplies such as paper, printer cartridges, and diskettes that are provided by the school.WhenIaminthecomputerlab,Iwilltalksoftlyandworkinwaysthatwillnotdisturbotherusers.Iwillkeepmycomputerworkareacleanandwillnoteatordrinkinthecomputerlab.

2. I recognize that software is protected by copyright laws; therefore, I will not makeunauthorizedcopiesofsoftwareandIwillnotgive,lend,orsellcopiesofsoftwaretoothers.IunderstandIwillnotbeallowedtobringsoftwareapplications,games,orCD-ROMSfromhome to be used on school equipment without proof of licensure and prior approval ofappropriateschoolpersonnel.

3. Irecognizethattheworkofallusersisvaluable;therefore,Iwillprotectthetheirprivacybynot trying to learn theirpassword. Iwillnotcopy,change, read,oruse files fromanotheruserwithoutpriorpermissionfromthatuser.Iwillnotattempttogainunauthorizedaccesstosystemprogramsforcomputerequipment.Iwillnotusecomputersystemstodisturborharassothercomputerusersoruseinappropriatelanguageinmycommunications.

4. Iwillhonormyschool’sproceduresforthestorageofinformation.Irealizethat,afterpriornoticehasbeengiventome,filesmaybedeletedfromthesystemtoprotecttheintegrityofthenetworkortosavespaceonthecomputer’sharddrive.

5. Each student who receives Internet access will be instructed on the proper use of thenetwork.Theuseof the Internetmustbe insupportofeducationandresearchconsistentwith the educational objectives of the school. Students using network or computerresourcesmustcomplywiththeappropriaterulesforthatnetworkorresource.

6. As a user of a network, I will not use bulletin boards or chat lines for personal use. Inaddition, I will not reveal my personal information, home address or personal phonenumberorthoseofstudents,teachersorotherstaffmembers.TransmissionofanymaterialinviolationofanyU.S.orstateregulationisprohibited.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by tradesecret. The use of school computers and networking resources for commercial activities,productadvertisementorpoliticallobbyingisalsoprohibited.

7. Parents must realize that their students may encounter material on a network/bulletinboard that theydonotconsiderappropriate (vulgar jokes, statementsofbelief that somemight consider immoral, etc.). The student is responsible for not pursuing material thatcouldbeconsideredoffensive.

8. Theuseofthecomputer isaprivilege,notaright,and inappropriateusewill result inthecancellationoftheseprivileges.Vandalismorintentionalmodificationofsystemsettingswillresultincancellationofprivilegesand/orschooldisciplinaryaction.Theschoolreservestherighttoseekfinancialrestitutionforanydamagecausedbyastudentorotheruser.

9. Thesystemsadministratorwilldeterminewhatinappropriateuseis,andhis/herdecisionisfinal. The administration, faculty, and staff of the school may request the systemsadministratortodeny,revoke,orsuspendspecificprivileges.Violationoftherulesandcodeofethicsdescribedabovewillbedealtwithseriously.

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CodeofEthicsforComputerResourcesandNetwork

MountCarmelSchoolisdeterminedtoensureallourstudentsdeveloptheircybertechnicalskillsandareabletodosoinapositivesettingandresponsiblemanner.Appropriategenericandspecificsoftwareisavailablesothatstudentscanimprovetheefficiencyandpresentationoftheirwork.

Principalaims:• Toensuresafetyandsecurityforallstudents• Toensurethattheuseoftechnologyisprimarilyforeducationalpurposes• Tomaintainefficientfilteringofunsuitablematerial• ToensurecompliancewithlegislationoncomputeruseandChildProtection• Tomaintainaworkingnetworkandinformationresourcesforthebenefitofall

usersEquipment:

• Donotinstall,attempttoinstallorstoreprogramsofanytypeonanycomputerwithoutpermission.

• Donotdamage,disable,orotherwiseharmtheoperationofthecomputer,orintentionallywasteresources.

• Donotusethecomputersforcommercialpurposese.g.buyingorsellinggoodsandrelatedactivities.

• Donotconnectmobileequipmenttothenetworke.g.laptops,tabletPC’s,PDA’suntiltheyhavebeencheckedforviruses.

• Donoteatordrinknearanycomputerequipment.

SecurityandPrivacy:• Donotdiscloseyourpasswordtoothers,orusepasswordsintendedfortheuse

ofothers.• NevertellanyoneyoumeetontheInternetyourhomeaddress,telephone

numberortheschool’snameandneversendapictureofyourselfunlessyouaregivenpermissiontodoso.

• Donotusethecomputersinanywaythatharassesharms,offendsorinsultsothers.

• Respect,anddonotattempttobypass,anysecuritymeasuresorattempttoaltersettingsonanycomputerequipment.

• Computerstorageareasandothercomputermediawillbetreatedlikeschoollockers.Staffmayreviewfilesandcommunicationstoensurethatusersareusingthesystemresponsibly.

Internet:• AccesstotheInternetshouldbeforstudyorschoolauthorizedandsupervised

activitiesonly.• DonotusetheInternettoobtain,download,send,print,display,transmitor

gainaccesstomaterialsthatareunlawful,obsceneorabusive.

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• Respecttheworkandownershiprightsofpeopleoutsidetheschool,aswellasotherstudentsorstaff.Thisincludesabidingbycopyrightlaws.

• Donotengagein‘chat’activitiesovertheInternet.Thistakesupvaluableresourceswhichcouldbeusedbyotherstobenefittheirstudies.

• Neverarrangetomeetanyoneyoucontactonlineunlessyourparents/guardianorteacheraccompaniesyou.

E-mail:• Bepoliteandappreciatethatotherusersmighthavedifferentviewsfromyour

own.Theuseofstronglanguage,swearingoraggressivebehaviorisnotallowed.• Neveropenattachmentstoe-mailsunlesstheycomefromsomeoneyoualready

knowandtrust.Theycouldcontainvirusesorotherprogramswhichcoulddestroyalltheinformationandsoftwareonyourcomputer.

• Thesendingandreceivingofe-mailscontainingmateriallikelytobeunsuitableforchildrenorschoolsisstrictlyforbidden.Thisappliestoanymaterialofaviolent,dangerous,racistorinappropriatecontent.Alwaysreportsuchmessagestoamemberofstaff.

Lap-Tops:• Itispermissibleforstudentstousetheirownlaptopsonthenetwork.• Mostnetworkcardsarecompatiblewiththeschoolnetwork.• Donotremoveanetworkconnectionfromthebackofthenetworkedmachines.

Centralhubsandwirelessnetworksmustbeusedtopreventdisruptiontoserviceordamagetonetworkedmachines.

• Donotdisconnectthenetworkconnectionfromastationactingasaprintserverasthiswilldisruptandpreventprintingoperations.

• Itmaybenecessarytoaddpersonalprofilefilesandprotocolstoyourlaptoptoenableittocommunicatesafelywiththenetwork.Itisyourresponsibilitytoremovethesefilesifyousodesireafterleavingschool.

ChildProtectionAct1998:• Itisanoffencetopossessordistributeindecentimagesofchildren• Itisanoffencetopublishoradvertisesiteswheresuchimagesdescribedabove

maybeaccessed.

ComputerMisuseAct1990:• Itisanoffencetogainaccesstoasystemorpersonalworkspacewithout

permissionfromtheownerofthatsystemorarea• Itisanoffencetogainunauthorizedaccesstoapersonalworkspaceornetwork

withintenttoalterdatainanymanner• Itisanoffencetoalterdatabelongingtoanotherpersonororganization

followingillegalaccesstothatdata

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DataProtectionAct1998:• Anydatausedmustbeobtainedlegally• Studentsandteachershaveadutytoprotecttheirdatafromunauthorized

access• WhilstitisunlikelythatapupilshouldneedtoregisterundertheDataProtection

Act,adviceshouldbesoughtbeforecollectingpersonalinformationonotherpeople

Telecommunications(LawfulBusinessPractices)(InterceptionofCommunications)Regulations2000:

• InconjunctionwiththeHumanRightsAct1998andRegulationsofInvestigatoryPowersAct2000theSchoolgivesnoticethatitmayexaminee-mails,personalworkareasorotherstorageandcommunicationsmediausedonschoolpremisesorthatusedviaaschoolcommunicationnetworkifitbelievestheexaminationmayresultinfindingevidencethatiscontrarytoschoolrulesorlawsoftheland.Thiscanincludetelephonesandpersonale-mails.Thisactionwouldbeusedonlytoprotectminorsorupholdrules.

• AnypupilwhoabusesthesystemwillbedeniedaccesstotheInternetandwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.Forseriousviolationssuspensionorevenexpulsionmaybeimposed;wherenecessary,policemaybeinvolvedorotherlegalactionmayhavetobetaken.

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FOR ASSEMBLIES

US National Anthem “The Star Bangled Banner” Lyrics by Francis Scott Key • Music by John Stafford Smith

O say can you see by the dawn's early light,

What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,

O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there; O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

CNMI Anthem

Gi talo gi halom tåsi Nai gaige tano-ho

Ayo nai siempre hu såga Malago' ho

Ya un dia bai hu hånåo Bai fåtto ha' ta'lo

Ti sina håo hu dingo O tano-ho

Mit beses yan mås

Hu saluda håo Gatbo na islas Mariånas

Hu tuna håo

Satil matawal Pacifico Igha elo faluweey iye

Ighilal igha ebwe lootiw Tipeey iye

Eew raal nge ibwe mwetesangi Nge ibwal sefaalitiiy

Ese mmwel bwe ibwe lighiti Bwe falaweey

Sangaras faal bwughuwal

Ay tirow ngalugh Ling ghatchul teel Faluw Mariånas

Ay Mwareiti

Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Mount Carmel School Song

Lyrics and Music by Jesus Sonoda

Our Lady of Carmel we’re gathered today To sing with one chorus what we mean to say To ask you for guidance, to bless and direct us Our life’s in your hands, today beloved MC.

Mount Carmel, Carmel, hail to thee

We raise our voices so proud and so free Our guide and inspiration, Our hearts you have won

Mount Carmel, Carmel, for God and Saipan

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PRAYERS

Our Father Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name;

Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.

Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death Amen.

Glory Be (The Doxology) Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Morning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,

I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart,

in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians,

and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen.

The Apostles' Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,

and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina)

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you we send up our sighs,

mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us;

and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

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HYMNS AND SONGS INDEX OF TITLES 101 AgetoAge102 AllAreWelcome103 AllThatWeHave104 AlltheEndsoftheEarth105 AmazingGrace106 AstheDeer107 BeNotAfraid108 BlestAreYouLord109 BlestBeTheLord110 BreadofLife111 CanticleoftheSun112 CityofGod113 CompanionsontheJourney114 EnterRejoiceandComeIn115 FillMyCup116 GiveThanksTotheLord117 GloryandPraisetoOurGod118 GodIsSoGood119 HailMary,GentleWoman120 He121 HereIAmLord122 IAmtheBreadofLife123 IHaveLovedYou124 IReceivedtheLivingGod125 IThankMyGod126 IwillCometoYou127 InHisTime128 LetHeavensRejoice129 LetThereBePeaceOnEarth130 LookBeyond

131 LordIOfferMyLife132 LordWeTouchYouToday133 LordYouHaveCome134 MorningHasBroken135 OhBlestTheLord136 OnEagle'sWings137 OnThisDay138 OneBread,OneBody139 OneGod140 PandeVida

141 PanisAngelicus142 PassItOn143 PowerofLove144 PrayerofSt.Francis145 SeedsScatteredandSown146 SeekYeFirst147 ShouttotheLord148 SingaNewSong149 SingTotheMountains19 TableofPlenty151 TakeMyHands152 TheKingofGlory153 TheLordIsMyShepherd154 ThoughtheMountainsMayFall55 UpUpWithThePeople156 WeAreOneIntheSpirit157 WeOfferOurLove158 WeRemember159 WhatABeautifulCountry160 YouAreNear

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Age To Age (#101) JANET VOGT REFRAIN: Age to age we will love you. Dawning light we will wake with you. Into night we will follow you. We will love you age to age. VERSES:

1. As the eagle flies to the heavens above, on wings of faith God will bear you up.

2. As the lilies of the field neither toil nor spin, what splendor we find in the love God gives.

3. Come, all you weary for you are blessed. God will lighten your burden and give you rest.

4. Lord let my faith in you be revealed. Only say the word and I shall be healed.

All Are Welcome (#102) MARTY HAUGEN VERSES:

1. Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live. A place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive. Built of hopes and dreams and visions. Rock of faith and vault of grace. Here the love of Christ shall end divisions. (Refrain)

2. Let us build a house where prophets speak, and words are strong and true, Where all God's children dare to seek to dream God's reign anew. Here the cross shall stand as witness and as symbol of God's grace. Here as one we claim the faith of Jesus. (Refrain)

3. Let us build a house where love, is found In water, wine and wheat: A banquet hall on holy ground, Where peace and justice meet Here the love of God, through Jesus, is revealed in time and space As we share in Christ the feast that frees us: (Refrain)

REFRAIN: All are welcome. All are welcome. All are welcome in this place.

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All That We Have (#103) GARY AULT All that we have and all that we offer comes from a heart both frightened and free. Take what we bring now and give what we need, all done in His name. VERSES: 1.Some would rely on their power, Others put trust in their gold. Some have only their Savior, Whose faithfulness never grows old. 2. Sometimes the road may be lonesome, Often we may lose our way; Take courage and always remember Love isn’t just for a day. 3. Sometimes when troubles are many, Life can seem empty, it’s true, But look at the life of the Master, Who lovingly suffered for you. All The Ends of The Earth (#104) BOB DUFFORD, SJ REFRAIN: All the ends of the earth, all you creatures of the sea, lift up your eyes to the wonders of the Lord. For the Lord of the earth, the master of the sea, has come with justice for the world. VERSES:

1. Break in to song at the deeds of the Lord, the wonders God has done in every age.

2. Heaven and earth shall rejoice in his might; every heart, every nation call Him Lord.

3. The Lord has made salvation known, faithful to the promises of old. Let the ends of the earth, let the sea and all it holds make music before our King.

Amazing Grace (#105)

1. Amazing Grace grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind but now I see

2. T’was grace a taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear. The hour I first believed.

3. Thru many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.

4. The Lord has promised good to me; His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be be. As long as life endures.

5. When we’ve been there ten thousand years. Bright shining as the sun. We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we first began.

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As The Deer (#106) MARTIN NYSTROM

As the deer panteth for the water So my soul longeth after thee You alone are my hearts desire And I long to worship thee Chorus You alone are my strength my shield To You alone may my spirit yield You alone are my hearts desire And I long to worship thee You're my friend and You are my brother, Even though you are a king. I love you more than any other, So much more than anything. I want You more than gold or silver, Only You can satisfy. You alone are the real joy Giver, And the apple of my eye. Be Not Afraid (#107) BOB DUFFORD, S.J. Be not afraid. I go before you always Come follow Me. And I will give you rest. VERSES 1. You shall cross the barren desert, But you shall not die of thirst You shall wander far in safety Though you do not know the way You shall speak your words in foreign lands And all will understand. You shall see the face of God and live 2. If you pass through raging waters in the sea You shall not drown If you walk amid the burning flames, You shall not be harmed If you stand before the pow’r of hell And death is at your side, Know that I am with you through it all 3. Blessed are your poor, For the kingdom shall be theirs. Blest are you that weep and mourn, For one day you shall laugh And if wicked men insult and hate you All because of me, Blessed, blessed are you!

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Blest Are You Lord, God of All Creation (#108) VERSES:

1. Blest are you, Lord, God of all creation, thanks to your goodness this bread we offer; fruit of the earth, work of our hands, it will become the bread of life. (Refrain)

2. Blest are you, Lord, God of all creation, thanks to your good - ness this wine we offer: fruit of the earth, work of our hands, it will become the cup of life.

REFRAIN: Blessed be God! Blessed be God! Blessed be God! Forever! Amen. Blessed be God! Blessed be God! Blessed be God! Forever! Amen. Blest Be the Lord (#109) DAN SCHUTTE, SJ ANTIPHON: Blest be the Lord; blest be the Lord, the God of Mercy, the God who saves. I shall not fear the dark of night, nor the arrow that flies by day. VERSES:

1. He will release me from the nets of all my foes. He will protect me from their wicked hands. Beneath the shadow of His wings I will rejoice, to find a dwelling place secure. (ANTIPHON)

2. I need not shrink before the terrors of the night, nor stand alone before the light of day. No harm shall come to me, no arrow strike me down. No evil settle in my soul. (ANTIPHON)

3. Although a thousand strong have fallen at my side, I'll not be shaken with the Lord at hand. His faithful love is all the armor that I need to wage my battle with the foe. (ANTIPHON)

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Bread of Life (#110) RORY COONEY REFRAIN: I myself am the bread of life. You and I are the bread of life, taken and blessed , broken and shared by Christ that the world might live. VERSES:

1. This bread is spirit, gift of the Maker’s love, and we who share it know that we can be one: a living sign of God in Christ.

2. Here is God’s kingdom given to us as food. This is our body, this is our blood: a living sign of God in Christ.

3. Lives broken open, stories shared aloud Become a banquet, a shelter for the world: a living sign of God in Christ.

Canticle of The Sun (#111) MAURTY HAUGEN CHORUS: The heavens are telling the glory of God, And all creation is shouting for joy! Come, dance in the forest, come, play in the field, And sing, sing to the glory of the Lord! VERSES:

1. Praise for the sun, the bringer of day, he carries the light of the Lord in his rays; The moon and the stars who light up the way unto your throne!

2. Praise for the wind that blows through the trees, the seas' mighty storms, the gentlest breeze they blow where they will, they blow where they please to please the Lord!

3. Praise for the rain that waters our fields, and blesses our crops so all the earth yields; from death unto life her mystery revealed springs forth in joy!

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City of God (#112) DAN SCHUTTE VERSES:

1. Awake from your slumber! Arise from your sleep! A new day is dawning for all those who weep. The people in darkness have seen a great light. The Lord of our longing has conquered the night.

2. We are sons of the morning; we are daughters of day. The One who has loved us has brightened our way. The Lord of all kindness has called us to be a light for his people to set their hearts free.

3. God is light; in him there is no darkness. Let us walk in his light, his children, one and all. O comfort my people, make gentle your words. Proclaim to my city the day of her birth.

REFRAIN: Let us build the city of God. May our tears be turned into dancing! For the Lord, our light and our love, has turned the night into day! Companions On The Journey (#113) CAREY LANDREY REFRAIN: We are companions on the journey, breaking bread and sharing life; and in the love we bear is the hope we share. For we believe in the love of our God, we believe in the love of our God. VERSES:

1. No longer strangers to each other, no longer strangers in God’s house; we are fed and we are nourished by the strength of those who care, by the strength of those who care.

2. We have been gifted with each other, and we are called by the Word of the Lord: to act with justice, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with our God, to walk humbly with our God.

3. We will seek and we shall find: we will knock and the door will be opened; We will seek and it will be given, for we believe in the love of our God. We believe in the love of our God.

Enter, Rejoice and Come In (#114) Enter, rejoice, and come in. 0pen your hearts to the Lord. Today will be a joyful day. Enter, rejoice, and come in. Sing alleluia. Sing alleluia. Today will be a joyful day. Sing Alleluia.

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Fill my Cup, Lord (#115) RICHARD BLANCHARD VERSES:

1. Like the woman at the well I was seeking for things that could not satisfy; But then I heard my Savior speaking: "Draw from the well that never shall run dry"

2. There are millions in this world who are craving The pleasures earthly things afford; But none can match the wondrous treasure that I find in Jesus Christ my Lord.

3. So, my friend, if the things this world gave you. Leave hungers that won't pass away, My blessed Lord will come and save you, if you kneel to Him and humbly pray:

REFRAIN: Fill my cup Lord, I lift it up, Lord! Come and quench this thirsting of my soul; Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more. Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole!

Give Thanks To The Lord (#116) DAN SCHUTTE VERSES:

1. Give thanks to the Lord who does wondrous deeds, who masters the winds and the raging seas, whose love is forever, whose love is forever, whose love is forever more!

2. Give thanks to the Lord who has blessed our land, who guards every step with a mighty hand whose love is forever, whose love is forever, whose love is forever more!

O bless the lord for every gift that comes to grace our way. And praise the God of faithfulness, who comes to light our day.

3. Give thanks to the Lord of the summer rains, Who spreads out the hills and the golden plains, whose love is forever, whose love is forever, whose love is forever more!

4. Give thanks to the Lord who is merciful, whose kindness is wide, and love bountiful, whose love is forever, whose love is forever, whose love is forever more!

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Glory and Praise to Our God (#117) DAN SCHUTTE Glory and praise to our God, who alone gives light to our days. Many are the blessings He bears to those who trust in His ways. VERSES: 1. We, the daughters and sons of Him Who built the valleys and plains, Praise the wonders our God has done In every heart that sings. 2. In His wisdom He strengthens us Like gold that’s tested in fire. Though the power of sin prevails, Our God is there to save. 3. Every moment of every day Our God is waiting to save, Always ready to seek the lost, To answer those who pray. 4.God has watered our barren land And spent his merciful rain. Now the rivers of life run full For anyone to drink. God Is So Good (#118) Refrain: An African Christian Melody Verses: CAREY LANDRY CHORUS: God is so good; God is so good; God is so good; oh! So good to us. VERSES: 1.Taste, oh taste and see The goodness of the Lord; With the best of wheat He feeds us all. 2. The Lord is our shepherd, Nothing shall we want. He has prepared A banquet for us. 3. The eyes of all look hopefully to You, And You give us food in due season: Living Bread, the Gift of the earth, Fruit of the vine to drink. 4.My soul longs for You, my God, As a deer longs for water; I will go to the altar of God, The God of my gladness and joy.

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Hail Mary: Gentle Woman (#119) Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blest is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death, Amen. Gentle woman, quiet light, morning star, so strong and bright, gentle Mother, peaceful dove, teach us wisdom; teach us love. You were chosen by the Father; you were chosen for the Son. You were chosen from all women and for women, shining one. Blessed are you among women, blest in turn all women, too. Blessed they with peaceful spirits. Blessed they with gentle hearts. H E (#120) He can turn the tide and calm the angry sea, He alone decides who writes a symphony, He lights every star that makes our darkness bright, He keeps watch all through each long and lonely night. He still finds the time to hear a child's first prayer, Saints and sinners call and always find Him there. Though it makes Him sad to see the way we live, He'll always say, "I forgive." He can grant a wish or make a dream come true, He can paint the clouds and turn the gray to blue, He alone knows where to find the rainbow's end, He alone can see what lies beyond the bend. He can touch a tree and turn the leaves to gold. He knows every lie that you and I have told. Though it makes Him sad to see the way we live. He'll always say, "I forgive." Here I Am Lord (#121) DAN SCHUTTE VERSES:

1. I, the Lord of sea and sky. I have heard my people cry All who dwell in dark and sin. My hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?

2. I the Lord of snow and rain. I have borne my people's pain I have wept for love of them, they turn away. I will break their hearts of stone. Fill their hearts with love alone I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send?

3. I, the Lord of wind and flames, I will tend the poor and lame I will set a a feast for them. My hand will save.

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Finest bread I will provide. Till their hearts be satisfied. I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send?

REFRAIN: Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go Lord, If you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. I Am The Bread of Life (#122) SUZANNE TOOLAN RSM VERSES:

1. I am the Bread of life. You who come to me shall not hunger and who believe in me shall not thirst. No one can come to me unless the Father beckons. (Refrain)

2. The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world and if you eat of this bread you shall live for ever, You shall live forever. (Refrain)

3. Unless you eat of the flesh of the Son of Man and drink of his blood and drink of his blood. You shall not have life inn you. (Refrain)

4. I am the Resurrection, I am the life. If you believe in me, even though you die, You shall live forever. (Refrain)

REFRAIN: And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up, And I will raise you up on the last day. I Have Loved You (#123) MICHAEL JONCAS REFRAIN: I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have called you and you are Mine; I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have called you and you are Mine; VERSES:

1. Seek the face of the Lord and long for Him: He will bring you His light and His peace. (Refrain)

2. Seek the face of the Lord and long for Him: He will bring you His joy and His hope. (Refrain)

3. Seek the face of the Lord and long for Him: He will bring you His care and His love. (Refrain)

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I Receive The Living God (#124) B. DE SOUSA REFRAIN: I receive the living God and my heart is full of joy. I receive the living God and my heart is full of joy. VERSES:

1. He has said: "I am the Bread kneaded long to give you life. He who will par-take of Me need not ever fear to die." (REF)

2. He has said: "I am the Way, and my Father longs for you, So I come to bring you home to be one with Him anew.” (REF)

3. He has said: "I am the Truth. If you follow close to Me You will know Me in your heart and My word shall make you free." (REF)

4. He has said: "I am the Life, far from Whom nothing can grow. But receive this living Bread And My Spirit you shall know." (REF)

I Thank My God (#125) F. ANDERSEN, MSC. Phil 1: 3-11 I thank my God each time I think of you! And when I pray for you, I pray with joy.

1. Now there is one thing I am sure of: He who began His work in you, will see that it is truly finished. It’s when the day that Jesus comes.

2. That I should feel like this toward you seems only natural to me. For you have shared with me your labors, the Gospel privilege with me!

3. Since you’ve borne with me my burdens, I now bear you with my heart! And God alone knows how I love you! I love you just as Christ loves me!

4. I pray your knowledge will be deepened. Your love be mutual and strong! Then you will reach the perfect goodness! Then to the Lord you will belong!

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I Will Come To You In The Silence (#126) I will come to you in the silence I will lift you from all your fear You will hear My voice I claim you as My choice Be still, and know I am near I am hope for all who are hopeless I am eyes for all who long to see In the shadows of the night, I will be your light Come and rest in Me Do not be afraid, I am with you I have called you each by name Come and follow Me I will bring you home I love you and you are mine I am strength for all the despairing Healing for the ones who dwell in shame All the blind will see, the lame will all run free And all will know My name Do not be afraid, I am with you I have called you each by name Come and follow Me I will bring you home I love you and you are mine I am the Word that leads all to freedom I am the peace the world cannot give I will call your name, embracing all your pain Stand up, now, walk, and live Do not be afraid, I am with you I have called you each by name Come and follow Me I will bring you home I love you and you are mine In His Time (#127) In His time, In His time. He makes all things beautiful in His time. Lord, please show me everyday, as You're teaching me Your way, That You'll do just what You say in Your time. In Your time, In Your time. You make all things beautiful in Your time. Lord, my life to You I give. May each song I always sing Be to You a lovely thing in Your time.

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Let Heaven Rejoice (#128) BOB DUFFORD, S. J. CHORUS: Let heaven rejoice and earth be glad; let all creationsing. Let children proclaim through everyland, "Hosanna toourKing." VERSES:

1. Sound the trumpet into the night; the day of the Lord is near. Wake his people; lift your voice. Proclaim it to the world.

2. Rise in splendor; shake off your sleep; Put on your robes of joy. And in the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord.

3. Raise your voices, be not afraid. Proclaim it in ev'ry land: Christ has died, but He has risen; He will come again.

4. 4. Sing a new song unto the Lord. For He has done wonderful deeds. And praise Him, thank Him, dance before Him, Play before the Lord.

5. Nations tremble, wise men amazed.A child is born this night, Wonderful counselor, mighty God, a father, prince of peace.

6. Songs of angels, "Glory on high, and peace to all on earth. I bear glad tidings: Born this day, your Savior and your God."

Let There Be Peace on Earth (#129) SY MILLER and JILL JACKSON Letthere be peace on earth and let it beginwith me; Let there be peace on earth, The peace that was meant to be. With God as our Father, children all are we. Letus walk with each other inperfect harmony. Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now. With every step I take Let this be my solemn vow. To take each moment n peace eternally Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Look Beyond (#130) DARRYL DUCOTE CHORUS: Look be yond the bread you eat; see your Savior and your Lord. Look b yond the cup you drink; see His love poured out as blood. VERSES: 1. Give us a sign that we might believe in you. Moses gave us manna from the sky. 2. I am the Bread — which from the heavens came; Those who eat this Bread will never die. 3. The Bread I give you — will be My very flesh; My Blood will truly be your drink. 4. This man speaks harshly; who can listen to His word? We shall no longer follow Him. 5. You, My disciples, will you also leave? Lord, to whom can we go?

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Lord, I Offer My Life (#131) All that I am, all that I have, I lay them down before you my Lord. All my regrets, all my acclaim, the joy and the pain I'm making them yours. Chorus: Lord, I offer my life to you, everything I've been through, use it for your glory. Lord, I offer my days to you, lifting my praise to you, as a pleasing sacrifice, Lord I offer you my life. Things in the past, things yet unseen, wishes and dreams that are yet to come true. All of my hopes, all of my plans, my heart and my hands are lifted to you. Lord, We Touch You Today (#132) VERSES:

1. Lord, we touch you today; Lord, we touch you today. You gave us your life, You gave us your love. Lord, we touch you today.

2. Lord, we give you our heart; Lord, we give you our heart. You gave us your life, You gave us your love. Lord, we give you our heart.

3. Lord, we've touched you today; Lord, we've touched you today. You gave us your death, You gave us your life. Lord we’ve touched You today.

4. Lord, we sing in your love; Lord, we sing in your love. We share in your life, We share in your love. Lord we sing in your love.

REFRAIN: To live is to die, is to laugh, is to cry; to live is to love with all our heart. To live is to walk and to talk in your Word and to live is to sing in your love. Lord, You Have Come (#133) CAESAREO GABARAIN VERSES:

1. Lord, you have come to the seashore, neither searching for the rich nor the wise, desiring only that I should follow. (Refrain)

2. Lord, see my goods, my possessions; in my boat you find no power no wealth. Will you accept then my net and labor? (Refrain)

3. Lord take my hands and direct them. Help me spend myself In seeking the lost, returning love for the love you gave me. (Refrain)

4. Lord, as I drift on the waters, be the resting place of my restless heart my life's companion, my friend, and refuge. (Refrain)

REFRAIN: Oh Lord with your eyes set upon me, gently smiling you have spoken my name: All I long for I have found by the water at your side I will seek other shores.

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Morning Has Broken (#134) Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1925 Old Gaelic Melody Morning has broken like the first morning, Black bird has spoken like the first bird. Praise for the singing: Praise for the morning: Praise for them springing Fresh from the Word. Sweet the rain's new fall, sun- lit from heaven Like the first dewfall on the first grass. Praise for the Sweetness of the wet garden, Sprung in completeness where His feet pass. Mine is the sunlight: Mine is the morning, Born of the one light Eden saw play! Praise with elation, Praise every morning God's recreation of the new day! O Blessed The Lord (#135) JOHN MICHAELS REFRAIN 0 bless the Lord, the God of our salvation, Flock of strength and a refuge sure! 0 bless the Lord, the God of ev-'ry nations, over all the earth! VERSES:

1. O blest the Lord, highest heavens above! Bless the Lord! Glorify his name! Sun in the day, moon and stars in the night worship and praise!

2. Let all the earth sing with joy to the Lord, all the seas, creatures of the deep! Mountains and hills, birds and beasts in the fields, worship and praise!

3. Let all the nations on earth bless the- Lord, for the Lord governs all the world! Let all the rulers on earth bless the Lord! Worship and praise!

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On Eagle's Wings (#136) Based on Psalm 91 MICHAEL JONCAS And He will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in— the palm of His hand. VERSES:

1. You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, Who abide in His shadow for life, Say to the Lord: "My refuge, My Rock in whom I trust!"

2. The snare of the fowler will never capture you, And famine will bring you no fear: Under His wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield.

3. You need not fear the terror of the night, Nor the arrow that flies by day; Though thousands fall about you, Near you it shall not come.

4. For to His angels He's given a command To guard you in all of your ways; Upon their hands they will bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

On This Day, O Beautiful Mother (#137) LAMBILLOTTE REFRAIN: On this day, 0 beautiful Mother, on this day we give thee our love. Near thee, Madonna, fondly we hover, trusting thy gentle care to prove. VERSES:

1. On this day we ask to share. Dearest Mother thy sweet care. Aid us ere our feet astray. Wander from Thy guiding way. (Refrain)

2. Queen and Mother deign to bear, all Thy children’s humble pray'r; Young hearts gain, 0 Virgin pure, Gently to Thy self allure. (Refrain)

One Bread, One Body (#138) JOHN FOLEY SJ REFRAIN: One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, throughout the earth, we are one body in this one Lord. VERSES:

1. Gentile or Jew, servant or free, woman or man, no more. (Refrain) 2. Many the gifts, many the works, one in the Lord of all. (Refrain) 3. Grain for the fields, scattered and grown, gathered to one, for all. (Refrain)

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One God (#139) Millions of stars placed in the sky by one God! Millions of us lift up our eyes to one God! So many children calling to Him by many a diff'rent name; One Father loving each the same Many the ways all of us pray 'to one God! Many the paths winding their way to one God! Walk with me, friend, there were no strangers after His work was done. For your God and my God are one. Pan de Vida (#140) I Pan de Vida cuerpo del Senor Cup of blessing blood of Christ the Lord, At this table the last shall be first, Poder es servir, porque Dios es amor We are the dwelling of God, fragile and wounded and weak, We are the body of Christ, called to be the compassion of God. II Pan de Vida cuerpo del Senor Cup of blessing blood of Christ the Lord, At this table the last shall be first, Poder es servir, porque Dios es amor You call me Teacher and Lord, I, who washed your feet. So you must do as I do; So the greatest must become the least III Pan de Vida cuerpo del Senor Cup of blessing blood of Christ the Lord, At this table the last shall be first, Poder es servir, porque Dios es amor There is no Jew or Greek, there is no slave or free There is no woman or man, Only heirs of the promise of God IV Pan de Vida cuerpo del Senor Cup of blessing blood of Christ the Lord, At this table the last shall be first, Poder es servir, porque Dios es amor

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Panis Angelicus (#141) Panis angeIicus, fit panis hominum. Dat panis caelicus figuris terminum. 0res mirabilis manducat Dominum, pauper, servus, et humilis. Te, trina Deitas unaque possimus Sic nos tu visita, sicut te colimus Per tuas semitas duc nos quo tendimus, Ad lucem quam in habitas. Holy and living bread; wondrous food from heaven sent. God's sacrifice foretold-now in our hands we hold. Sign and reality, challenge for us to be. Humble servants to all the poor. God, holy Three- In-One, through this off'ring of your Son. All now on earth can see what we are called to be: Hope for a world in need, signs that love can succeed. Where true justice and peace endure. Pass It On (#142) KURT KAISER It only takes a spark to get a fire burning And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing. That’s how it is with God’s love, once you’ve experienced it You spread His love to everyone; you want to pass it on. What a wondrous time is spring, when all the trees are budding. The birds begin to sing; the flowers start their blooming. That’s how it is with God’s love, once you’ve experienced it. You want to sing; it’s fresh like spring. You want to pass it on. I wish for you my friend, this happiness that I’ve found; You can depend on Him; it matters not where you’re bound. I’ll shout it from the mountain top, I want my world to know. The Lord of love has come to me, I want to pass it on. Power of Love (#143) GEOFF BULLOCK VERSES:

1. Lord I come to You. Let my heart be changed, renewed Flowing from the grace that I found in You. And Lord I've come to know the weaknesses I see in me Will be stripped away by the power of Your love.

2. Lord unveil my eyes. Let me see You face to face The knowledge of Your love as You live in me. And Lord renew my mind as Your will unfolds in my life In living every day by the power of Your love.

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CHORUS: Hold me close. Let Your love surround me Bring me near; draw me to Your side. And as I wait I’ll rise up like the eagle And I will soar with you, your Spirit leads me on In the power of your love. Prayer of St. Francis (#144) SEBASTIAN TEMPLE

1. Make me a channel of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring your love. Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord And where there's doubt, true faith in you.

2. Make me a channel of your peace. Where there's despair inlife, let me bring hope. Where there is darkness, only light, And where there's sadness, everjoy.

3. Oh, Master grant that I may never seek so much to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand. To be loved, as to love with all my soul. 4. Make me a channel of your peace. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. In giving of ourselves that we receive. And in dying that we're born to eternal life. Seed, Scattered and Sown (#145) DAN FEITEN REFRAIN: Seed, scattered and sown, Wheat, gathered and grown bread, broken and shared as one, the living Bread of God. Vine, fruit of the land, wine, work of our hands, one cup that is shared by all the living Cup, the living Bread of God. 1. Is not the bread we break, a sharing in our Lord?

Is not the cup we bless, the blood of Christ outpoured? 2. The seed which falls on rock will wither and will die.

The seed within good ground will flower and have life. 3. As wheat upon the hills was gathered and was grown,

so may the church of God be gathered into one.

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Seek Ye First (#146) KAREN LAFFERTY

1. Seek ye' first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, And all these things shall be added unto you. Al - le -lu, al - le - lu-ia.

2. Ask and it shall be given un-to you; seek, and ye shall find; Knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Al - le -lu, al - le - lu-ia.

3. You do not live by bread a lone but by ev'ry word That proceeds from the mouth of God. Al - le -lu, al - le - lu-ia.

Shout To The Lord (#147) DARLENE ZSCHECK My Jesus, my Savior, Lord, there is none like you; All of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength; let ev’ry breath, all that I am, never cease to worship You. CHORUS: Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing. Power and Majesty, praise to the King; Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of Your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands, forever I’ll love You, forever I’ll stand nothing compares to the promise I have in You. Sing a New Song (#148) (PSALM 98) 40:161 DAN SCHUTTE CHORUS: I Sing a new song unto the Lord; let your song be sung from mountains high. Sing a new song unto the Lord, singing alleluIia. VERSES:

1. Yahweh's people dance for joy. 0 come before the Lord And play for Him on glad tambourines, and let your trumpet sound.

2. Rise, 0 children, from your sleep; Your Savior now has come. He has turned your sorrow to joy, and filled your soul with song.

3. Glad my soul for I have seen the glory of the Lord. The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised. I know my Savior lives.

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Sing to the Mountains (#149) BOB DUFFORD, S. J. CHORUS: Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea. Raise your voices, lift your hearts. This is the day the Lord has made. Let all the earth rejoice. VERSES:

1. I will give thanks to you, my Lord. You have answered my plea. You have saved my soul from death. You are my strength and my song.

2. Holy, holy, holy Lord. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. 3. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice.

Death has lost and all is life. Sing of the glory of God. Table of Plenty (#150) DAN SCHUTTE Come to the feast of heaven and earth! Come to the table of plenty! God will provide for all that we need here at the table of plenty.

1. 0 come and sit at my table where saints and sinners are friends. I wait to welcome the lost and lonely to share the cup of my love.

2. 0 come and eat without money; come to drink without price. My feast of gladness will feed your spirit with faith and fullness of life.

3. My bread will ever sustain you through days of sorrow and woe. My wine will flow like a sea of gladness to flood the depths of your soul.

4. Your fields will flower in fullness; your homes will flourish in peace. For I, the giver of home and harvest, will send my rain on the soil.

Take My Hands (151) SEBASTIAN TEMPLE Take my hands and make them as your own and use them for your kingdom here on earth!' Consecrate them to your care, anoint them for your service where you may need your gospel to be sown. Take my hands, they speak now for my heart, and by their actions they will show their love. Guard them on their daily course, be their strength and guiding force to ever serve the Trinity above! Take my hands I give them to you, Lord. Prepare them for the service of your name. 0pen them to human need and by their love they'll sow your seed so all may know the love and hope you gave. Ending: Take my hands, take my hands, O Lord.

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The King of Glory (#152) Rev. W. F. Jabusch Traditional Israeli Folk Song The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices. Open the gates before Him lift up your voices. 1. Who is the king of glory; how shall we call Him? He is Emmanuel, the promised of ages. 2. In all of Galilee, in city or village, He goes among His people curing their illness. 3. Sing then of David's Son, our Savior and brother; In all of Galilee was never another. 4. He gave His life for us, the pledge of salvation, He took upon Himself the sins of the nation. 5. He conquered sin and death; He truly has risen. And He will share with us His heavenly vision. The Lord Is My Shepherd (#153) PAUL QUINLAN, SJ VERSES:

1. The Lord is my Shepherd; He is Lord, and I am His guest. Fresh and green are the pastures where He leads me to my rest. Near Peaceful waters He leads me to cheer up my cheerless heart. He guides me on the safe paths, He will always do His part. (Refrain)

2. You pre pare a banquet in the sight of my foes. You cool my head with oil and my cup now overflows. Surely goodness and kindness will be with me all the way. The Lord's house for my dwelling, I will thank Him everyday. (Refrain)

3. Glory to the Father; glory to His Only Son; glory be to the Spirit ; glory, glory everyone. Glory to the Father; glory to His Only Son; glory be to the Spirit; glory, glory everyone. (Refrain)

REFRAIN: If I should ever walk in the valley of darkness, No evil would I fear: You are there to show the way. If I should ever walk in the valley of darkness, Your crook and Your staff, they will lead me to the day.

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Though the Mountains May Fall (#154) DAN SCHUTTE, S. J. CHORUS: Though the mountains may fall and the hills turn to dust, yet the love of the Lord will stand as a shelter for all who will call on His name._ Sing the praise and the glory of God. VERSES: 1. Could the Lord ever leave you? Could the Lord forget His love? Though a mother forsake her child, He will not abandon you. 2. Should you turn and forsake Him, He will gently call your name. Should you wander away from Him, He will always take you back. 3. Go to Him when you're weary; He will give you eagle's wings. You will run, never tire, For your God will be your strength. 4. As He swore to your fathers, When the flood destroyed the land. He will never forsake you; He will swear to you again. Up, Up With People (#155) MRA REFRAIN: Up, up with people, you meet them wherever you go. Up, up with people. They're the best kind of folks we know. If more, people were for people, all people everywhere. There'll be a lot less people to worry about, and a lot more people who care. VERSES:

1. It happened just this morning, I was walking down the street. The newsboy and the postman, and policeman I did meet. There in every window and at every single door I recognized people I never noticed before. (Refrain)

2. People from the Southland and people from the North, Like a mighty army I saw them coming forth, ‘Twas a great reunion befitting of a King! Then I realized people were more important than things. (Refrain)

3. Inside everybody there’s some bad and there’s some good, But don’t let anybody start attacking peoplehood. Love them as they are and fight for them to be Great men and great women as God meant them to be. (Refrain)

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We Are One In The Spirit (#156) VERSES:

1. We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord, we are one in the Spirit we are one in the Lord. And we pray that all unity may one day be restored. (Refrain)

2. We will walk with each other we will walk hand in hand. We will walk with each other we will walk hand in hand. And together we’ll spread the news that God is in our land. (Refrain)

3. We will work with each other we will work side by side. We will work with each other we will work side by side. And we’ll guard each other’s dignity and save each one’s pride. (Refrain)

4. All praise to the Father, from whom all things come. And all praise to Christ Jesus, His only Son. And all praise to the Spirit who makes us one. (Refrain)

REFRAIN: And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love. Yes they'll know we are Christians by our love. We Offer Our Love (#157) TINA BENITEZ We offer our lives to the Lord above. We offer our hopes for it's Jesus we love. And now as we pray, may the Lord come and say that we'll share in His glory one day. We offer our hopes everyday we live. We know without: Christ we have nothing to give. So now as we pray, may the Lord come and say that we'll share in His glory one day. We Remember (#158) MARTY HAUGEN REFRAIN: We remember how you loved us to your death, and still we celebrate, for you are with us here; And we believe that we will see you when you come in your glory, Lord. We remember, we celebrate, we believe. VERSES:

1. Here, a million wounded soul are yearning just to touch you and be healed. Gather all your people, and hold them to your heart. (Refrain)

2. Now we recreate your love, we bring the bread and wine to share a meal. Sign of grace and mercy, the presence of the Lord. (Refrain)

3. Christ, the Father's great “A - men" to all the hopes and dreams of every heart, Peace beyond all telling, and freedom from all fear. (Refrain

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What A Beautiful Country (#159) MRA What a beautiful country this land we're living in, If only we can share and care enough, no one's gonna be sad. There's enough for everyone’s need but not for everyone's greed. Everybody should have a part to have a brand new start. So let's unite and clean up all the wrongs we. Let 's start a new life. It all depends on you, you, you,you. You Are Near (#160) (PSALM 139) DAN SCHUTTE CHORUS: Yahweh, I know You are near, standing always at my side. You guard me from the foe, and You lead me in ways everlasting. VERSES: 1. Lord, You have searched my heart, And You know when I sit and when I stand. Your hand is upon me Protecting me from death, keeping me from harm. 2. Where can I run from Your love? If I climb to the heavens You are there; If I fly to the sunrise or sail beyond the sea, Still I'd find You there. 3. You know my heart and its ways, You who formed me before I was born In secret of darkness before I saw the sun In my mother's womb. 4. Marvelous to me are Your works; How profound are Your thoughts, my Lord. Even if I could count them, they number as the stars, You would still be there. KATOLIKO Katoliko ya en tingo’ hinengge-ku I banderå-hu i santos kilu’os. Hu hongge i sen såntos na sakramento Nina’huyong ni’ saina as Jesus Kumu sen fitme na testamento Chorus: Pues ånti yan i tataotao-hu Katoliko asta i finatai-hu. (2x) Katoliko ya en tingo’ na hu hongge. I purisima na Konsepsion. Hu nå’enñaihon put este na hinengge. I anti-hu yan i korason. Ya maseha håfa u ma sångan. Si Maria tai måncha na Nåna!

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