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2013-2014 Student & Parent Handbook agreement

This agreement is to be signed and dated by the student and parent or guardian and returned to Saint Mary’s no later than September 6, 2013. These will be collected via homeroom (2nd Period Class). The registration of students at Saint Mary’s College High School is an agreement on the part of the student and parent or guardian to comply fully with all policies, rules, and regulations of the school as outlined in this Student & Parent Handbook.Saint Mary’s College High School reserves the right to interpret this handbook and to revise it. Observance of any change is expected of all students, parents, and guardians once the change has been communicated to the school community.

PermiSSion to uSe Student PHotograPHS and Video in ScHool PublicationS

Saint Mary’s College High School periodically takes photographs and video of its students participating in school activities for use in official school publications. By signing this handbook agreement, students, parents, and guardians give Saint Mary’s permission to use any and all photographs or video taken, for official school publications.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

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table of contentS2013-2014 Student & Parent Handbook

Agreement ......................................................... 1Permission to Use Student Photographs

and Video in School Publications ....................... 1Saint Mary’s College High School 2013-2014

Student & Parent Handbook Agreement ............ 2Saint Mary’s College High School

Board of Trustees 2013-2014 ............................ 6Leadership & Administration ................................... 6Program Directors .................................................. 7Academic Department Chairpersons ...................... 7Mission Statement .................................................. 7Lasallian Educational Outcomes (LEOs) ................ 7Philosophy .............................................................. 8Chapter 1: Academic Programs and Policies .... 91.1 Trimester Schedule ........................................... 91.2 Academic Affairs Office Matters ........................ 91.3 Graduation Requirements ................................ 91.4 College Entrance Requirements ..................... 101.5 Course of Study .............................................. 101.6 Add/Drop Procedures ..................................... 101.7 C-Block ........................................................... 101.8 Service-Learning Program .............................. 101.9 Enrichment Week and Lasallian Days ............ 111.10 Senior Graduation Project ............................ 111.11 the Epistemology Series of Courses ............. 121.12 Advanced Placement (AP) Program ............. 121.13 Ipad Program ................................................ 131.14 Summer School Programs ........................... 131.15 College Concurrent Enrollment Programs .... 13Chapter 2: Academic Expectations................... 142.1 Course Outlines .............................................. 142.2 Study and Homework ..................................... 142.3 Formal Interdisciplinary Writing ...................... 142.4 Test and Major Project Calendar .................... 142.5 Culminating Assessments and Final Exams ... 142.6 Learning Disability Policies and Procedures .....15Chapter 3: Grading System ............................... 163.1 The Academic Grading System ...................... 163.2 Participation in Special Programs ................... 163.3 Deficient Grades ............................................. 173.4 Grade Deficiencies and College Preparation ... 173.5 Determining Grade Point Averages,

Unweighted and Weighted ............................... 18

Chapter 4: Grading Purpose, Policies, and Reports .................................................... 19

4.1 Cumulative Term Grades ................................ 194.2 Progress Reports ............................................ 194.3 Grade Reports ................................................ 194.4 Grades on Transcripts .................................... 194.5 Grade Appeals ................................................ 194.6 Dates for Official School Communication

of Grades ......................................................... 204.7 Powerschool ................................................... 20Chapter 5: Academic Standing.......................... 205.1 Enrollment ...................................................... 205.2 Academic Probation ........................................ 205.3 Academic Ineligibility ...................................... 205.4 Academic Dismissal ........................................ 205.5 Academic Integrity .......................................... 21Chapter 6: Academic Awards ............................ 226.1 Honor Roll ....................................................... 226.2 Honors at Graduation ..................................... 226.3 Student Recognition Awards .......................... 22Chapter 7: Access to Student Records ............ 23Chapter 8: Code of Conduct .............................. 238.1 Saint Mary’s Honor Code ............................... 238.2 General Behavioral Guidelines ....................... 248.3 Theft ............................................................... 248.4 Lunchtime Privileges/Restrictions ................... 248.5 Behavior in the Neighborhood of the School .....248.6 Student Driving and Parking

Responsibilities, and Parking Permits.............. 258.6 Do’s and Don’ts of Student Drivers ................ 258.7 Dress and Appearance Code

(Standard Days) ............................................... 258.8 Dress-Up Days ............................................... 268.9 Assigned Lockers ........................................... 278.10 Lost and Found ............................................. 278.11 Bicycles, Skates, Scooters,

and Skateboards .............................................. 278.12 Communication Devices ............................... 278.13 Musical Devices ............................................ 278.14 Ipad Policies ................................................. 288.15 Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Controlled

Substances ...................................................... 288.16 Harassment .................................................. 298.16B Sexual Harassment by a Faculty /

Staff Member ................................................... 308.17 Network and Computer Information

Resources ........................................................ 318.18 Social Networks and Social Media

Websites .......................................................... 32Chapter 9: Disciplinary Actions ........................ 32

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Chapter 10: Attendance Policies and Procedures .............................................. 33

10.1 Tardiness ...................................................... 3310.2 Excused Absence ......................................... 3310.3 Unexcused Absence ..................................... 3410.4 Maximum Absences ..................................... 3410.5 Absences and Activities ................................ 3410.6 Anticipated Absences ................................... 3410.7 College Visitation .......................................... 3410.8 Make-Up Work During Extended

Absences ......................................................... 3410.9 Illness ........................................................... 3410.10 Early Dismissal ........................................... 35Chapter 11: Counseling and Guidance ............. 3511.1 Counseling Services ..................................... 3511.2 College Counseling ....................................... 3611.3 Academic Support & Learning Differences ... 36Chapter 12: Campus Ministry ............................ 3712.1 A Philosophical Rationale for Campus

Ministry............................................................. 3712.2 All Are Welcome ........................................... 3712.3 Components ................................................. 3712.4 Justice and Peace Education: Catholic

Lasallian Community Service and Immersion Experiences ..................................................... 37

12.5 Liturgy and Prayer Life: Living Interior Expressions of Spirituality ................................ 37

12.6 Retreats ........................................................ 3812.7 Vocation Discernment: All Are Called

to Holiness ....................................................... 3812.8 Conclusion .................................................... 38Chapter 13: Student Government

& Activities ..................................................... 3913.1 Student Government .................................... 3913.2 Student Activities .......................................... 3913.3 Clubs and Activities ...................................... 3913.4 School Sponsored Dances ........................... 4013.5 Expulsion From Co-Curricular Activities ....... 4013.6 Identification Card ......................................... 41Chapter 14: Student Athletes, Sportsmanship,

and Integrity ................................................... 4114.1 Program Offerings ........................................ 4114.2 Student-Athletes and Sportsmanship ........... 4114.3 Eligibility ........................................................ 4214.4 Attendance Requirements ............................ 4214.5 Uniform and Equipment Requirements ........ 4214.6 Medical Requirements .................................. 4214.7 Transportation and Travel ............................. 4214.8 Outside Competition ..................................... 4314.9 General Policies ........................................... 4314.10 Summer Athletics ........................................ 4314.11 Spectator Conduct ...................................... 4314.12 Student-Athlete, Parent, or Guardian

Guidelines Document....................................... 43

Chapter 15: Communications with the School....................................................... 44

15.1 Campus Hours .............................................. 4415.2 Calling the School ......................................... 4415.3 Saint Mary’s College High School

Communications Team .................................... 4415.4 Student Photograph and Video Release ...... 44Chapter 16: Health and Safety ........................... 4416.1 Physical Examinations,

Health/Emergency Forms ................................ 4416.2 Emergency Procedures ................................ 4416.3 Accident Forms ............................................. 4516.4 Insurance ...................................................... 4516.5 Concussions ................................................. 4516.6 Wireless Telecommunications Facility .......... 45Chapter 17: Services .......................................... 4617.1 Business Office ............................................. 4617.2 Library ........................................................... 4617.3 Office of the Registrar ................................... 46Chapter 18: Tuition, Fees, and Re-Enrollment ...4718.1 Tuition ........................................................... 4718.2 Non-Refundable Fees .................................. 4718.3 Other Fees .................................................... 4718.4 Payment Plans ............................................. 4718.5 Other Costs .................................................. 4818.6 Financial Suspension and Related

Communication ................................................ 4818.7 Proration of Tuition ....................................... 4818.8 Tuition Assistance ......................................... 4818.9 Returning Student Registration .................... 4818.10 International Students - Tuitions & Fees ..... 4818.11 Annual Fund ................................................ 49Chapter 19: Commuting to School ................... 4919.1 BART ............................................................ 4919.2 AC Transit ..................................................... 4919.3 Bicycling ....................................................... 4919.4 Automobiles .................................................. 4919.5 Parent Commuting, Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Responsibilities ................................................ 49Drop Off Via Albina Avenue .................................. 49Drop Off Via Posen Street .................................... 49Drop Off Via Monterey Avenue (All Freshmen) .... 49Chapter 20: Parent Partnership ......................... 5020.1 Parent and School Relationship ................... 5020.2 Parent Association ........................................ 5020.3 Students - Eighteen Years Old ..................... 5020.4 Out-Of-Town Parents and Guardians ........... 5020.5 Off-Campus Parties ...................................... 50School Information ................................................ 51Faculty & Staff Directory ....................................... 51Institutional History ............................................... 53Milestones of Saint Mary’s College High School .... 53

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Saint mary’S college HigH ScHool board of truSteeS 2013-2014

Mrs. Sharon McCole Wicher, Board ChairpersonChief Nursing Officer & Director of Behavioral Health

San Francisco General Hospital Medical CenterMr. William Rauch ’79, Board Vice-Chairperson

Attorney at Law, San FranciscoMr. Casey Bates ‘82

Deputy District Attorney, Alameda CountyMrs. Laura Bennett

Planning Consultant to Non-ProfitsMr. William Boselli

Deputy District Attorney, Alameda CountyMr. Bryan Brown ’92, Ph.D

Associate Professor of Science Education, Stanford UniversityMs. Fiona Doyle, Ph.D

Executive Associate Dean and Professor, College of Engineering University of California, Berkeley

Mr. James Jordan ‘89Senior Manager, Regional & Diversity Outreach, Stanford Alumni Association

Stanford UniversityFather Jayson Landeza ‘79

Parochial VicarSaint Joan of Arc Parish, San Ramon

Mr. Daniel Sanford ’74VP Finance and Operations Insikt, Inc., San Francisco

Mr. Peter Tira ’85Director of Communications, McClatchy Company, Sacramento

Brother Martin Yribarren, FSC, Ph.DProfessor, Saint Mary’s College of California

The Board of Trustees governs Saint Mary’s College High School. The San Francisco Province of the Brothers of the Christian Schools formed the Board of Trustees in 1994 and entrusted the Board with the responsibility for ensuring that Saint Mary’s remains vitally and effectively Lasallian. The Board’s sacred trust is the Lasallian mission of the school. The Board operates on a “macro level”; it establishes broad policies and delegates the task of carrying out its policies to the President, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Saint Mary’s College High School.

leaderSHiP & adminiStration President & CEO Brother Edmond Larouche, FSC Principal Peter Imperial Vice Principal for Academic Affairs Cathy Molinelli Vice Principal for Student Life Herman Shum Director of Finance Mark Medeiros Director of Advancement Peter Boero Director of Admissions & Communications Lawrence Puck Director of Buildings and Grounds Mark Headley

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Program directorS Alumni Relations Lawrence Puck Athletics Greg Kelly Campus Ministry Christopher Trinidad College Counseling Sonia Ryan Education Specialist Andrea Panlillio Guidance and Counseling Bruce Halverson Maintenance Supervisor Gonzalo Martinez Parent Giving Martha Kariv Retreats Brother David Caretti, FSC Senior Project Kate Long Student Activities Jennifer Jack

academic dePartment cHairPerSonS English Jennifer Jack World Languages David Camarena Mathematics Michael Henning Philosophy Craig Sutphin Physical Education/Health Carla Harkness Religious Studies Brother David Caretti, FSC Science John Forte Social Studies Jeff Rogers Visual & Performing Arts Matthew Ferreira

miSSion StatementAs a Christ-centered community striving to live the mission of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, Saint Mary’s College High School is a Catholic school where diversity and inclusion are essential and quality education is our active ministry.With community support and faith grounded in love, Saint Mary’s students pursue a life of virtue and scholarship that extends beyond the completion of a college preparatory curriculum to assuming societal roles of responsibility and service.

laSallian educational outcomeS (leoS)A Saint Mary’s College High School graduate…Spiritual: engages life consciously and acquires a Catholic and Lasallian worldview inspired by the Gospel, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the mission of Saint John Baptist de La Salle.Physical: demonstrates respect for truth and goodness of God’s universe. Emphasis:

• Acquiringscientificknowledgeandmethod.• Concernfortheenvironment.• Concernforhealthandfitness.• Participationinathleticsanddance.• Relatingtothematerialsofartisticexpression.

Emotional: responds positively to the creative potential of emotion. Emphasis:

• Skillful,authenticexpressioninthearts.• Copingwithadversityandprosperity.• Developingempathy.• Settinggoals,realizinghope.

Intellectual: is academically prepared for college; is curious about the world; and demonstrates disciplined, imaginative thinking. Emphasis:

• Criticalthinkingandproblemsolving.• Effectiveoralandwrittencommunication.

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• Accessingandanalyzinginformation.• Transferringskillsandknowledgetonewsituations.• Servicelearning.

Communal: actively contributes to communities, ranging from local to global, based on the recognition that we are responsible for each other. Emphasis:

• Concernforthepoor.• Concernforsocialjustice.• Buildingcommunityamiddiversity.• Communityservice.

Integral: seeks to become an independent, responsible, and reflective person, supported by the Saint Mary’s community. Emphasis:

• Developingdiscernmentandsoundmoraljudgment.• Developingresiliency.

PHiloSoPHyTo see all things with the eyes of faith…We remember that we are in the holy presence of God. We find God present in the world, in each other, and especially in students entrusted to our care. This life-affirming faith animates our relationships and all aspects of our work as educators.We are concerned for the welfare and fullness of life of all—especially for those who are poor and powerless. Those who are most in need academically, economically, socially, and spiritually require special attention. We therefore endeavor to make Saint Mary’s accessible to students from underprivileged living situations; we educate to raise awareness of the conditions facing the poor and marginalized locally and worldwide; and we promote service opportunities for the Saint Mary’s community to actively address recognized needs.We affirm the human dignity of all persons. As all people are made in the image of God, each person is worthy of unconditional respect. In part, we demonstrate respect by offering educational experiences that challenge and engage each student with the expectation that the student assumes personal responsibility for learning. We thereby commit to fostering every student’s growth, with loving support from the community, towards excellence, responsibility, and respect for self and others.We seek to educate the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. A person lives in relation to others and the whole of creation. It is therefore insufficient for us to strive only for academic excellence. Educating the whole person embraces the spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, communal, and dimensions of a student’s life. Our Lasallian Educational Outcomes provide an important reference with respect to each of these life dimensions. The LEOs help us measure the effectiveness of our educational programs including academic, co-curricular, athletics, student support, campus ministry an d service-learning. Throughout our educational programs each student is expected to inquire, contribute, collaborate, reflect, and actively create a meaningful experience that results in personal growth.Saint Mary’s offers a quality, college-preparatory curriculum designed to surpass college entrance requirements and address additional contemporary needs. Successful students who will become successful citizens need to be aware and curious, ask thoughtful questions, access and analyze information, work and communicates with others, and adapt skills to new situations. The Saint Mary’s faculty engages students in curriculum with clearly stated objectives, relevant and informative assessment, and appropriate methodology to achieve the learning outcomes for each of our educational programs.We welcome and include members in a community that reflects an economically, racially, and ethnically diverse population. It is in community that we are most effective, and our understanding and practice of community nurtures a sense of openness and safety. We honor the traditions of many cultures, and we work to eliminate barriers that divide people. We learn from each other.Our calling as educators is a shared ministry with parents as primary educators, with collaboration among teachers and staff, and with the support and participation of alumni. Further, we recognize our shared mission with the broader Lasallian communities of the Bay Area, the nation, and the world.

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cHaPter 1: academic ProgramS and PolicieS

As a college-preparatory institution, Saint Mary’s requires students to take classes that fulfill the admis-sions requirements of colleges and universities. Foundational classes, taken during the freshman and sophomore years, provide students with knowledge that determines eligibility for upper division elective and selective courses. The Course Catalog, published annually by the Administration, provides a complete list of all courses offered and their prerequisites.1.1 ThE TRIMESTER SChEDuLESaint Mary’s academic program operates in a trimester system. Comprised of three twelve-week terms, the trimester schedule allows students to earn 75 academic credits per year, or 300 credits over four-years. The trimester is designed to allow for greater personalization of student-learning needs, reduction of unnecessary or damaging stressors in students’ lives, and the expansion of course opportunities. Students study five courses per term (fifteen total per year); each ten-credit course (akin to a “full-year” course in a term schedule) is completed in two twelve-week terms. The trimester schedule allows for increased class time for each course while additionally providing time for daily academic support for students to work individually with their teachers. Of equal importance, the trimester schedule allows students to study subjects in greater depth, while teachers are better able to provide individual attention to their students. 1.2 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS OFFICE MATTERSStudents should address the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs for the following areas of inquiry: • Coursechangesandadd/dropprocedures.• Academicexpectations(coursework,projects,exams,etc.).• Academicstanding(ineligibility,probation,academicdishonesty,etc.).• Suggestionsfornewcoursesinthecurriculum.• Academicplanning:graduationandcollegeentrancerequirements.1.3 GRADuATION REquIREMENTSSaint Mary’s vital and comprehensive educational program has been developed in light of the school’s mission and philosophy, student needs, state educational requirements, and college entrance require-ments. Each spring, as a part of the registration process, the school guides each student in selecting his or her courses for the next school year. Before selecting coursework for the upcoming academic year, students should review Saint Mary’s graduation and various college entrance requirements. They then can sign up for classes in consultation with their parent or guardian and their counselor. Please refer to the annual Course Catalog for specific information.The following are the course credit requirements for graduation from Saint Mary’s:

Academic Department Credit RequirementEnglish 40 creditsWorld Languages 20 creditsMathematics 30 creditsP.E./Health 10 creditsReligious Studies 40 creditsScience 30 creditsSocial Studies 30 creditsVisual & Performing Arts 10 creditsEpistemology Series 15 creditsSenior Project 10 creditsAcademic Electives 65 credits***Total 300 credits**

***Any course taken beyond the minimum department requirements is considered an elective.

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Credit Distribution by Year:Freshman Year 75 creditsSophomore Year 75 creditsJunior Year 75 creditsSenior Year 75 credits*Total 300 credits

*The Class of 2014 completed 70 credits in their freshman year. 1.4 COLLEGE ENTRANCE REquIREMENTSCollege entrance requirements for the UC and CSU systems may be found in the annual Course Catalog. Students may obtain information about entrance requirements for other colleges and universities from the Director of College Counseling.1.5 COuRSE OF STuDYFive credits are awarded for the successful completion of each regular term course. Each class meets every school day for approximately sixty minutes. Detailed course descriptions, as well as a schedule of the number of meetings, are contained in the annual Course Catalog, available from the offices of the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs or Registrar. Other policies, such as those regarding Advanced Placement (AP) courses and overall course selection, are found in section 1.13 and in the Course Catalog.Students are required to pass core classes in specific subject areas in order to fulfill minimum graduation requirements. Additional courses beyond the required courses are necessary in order to fulfill the credit requirement for graduation. These additional classes are considered elective classes. The program of study for individual students can vary depending upon many factors, including the individual student’s academic and co-curricular talents, interests, attitudes, family values and goals, as well as the time available to the student beyond the regular school day. Students are required to complete 25 credits per term, for a total of 75 credits per year, and for a maximum of 300 credits over four years. Exceptions to this rule may be made on a case-by-case basis and only in unusual circumstances approved by the Administration.Students at Saint Mary’s College High School are generally not permitted to repeat classes during the regular school day. All deficient grades (see §3.3) are to be made up outside of the regular school day. Students are generally allowed to take only one class per subject area per term. Exceptions can be made for students with permission from the Administration.Students must take all the courses listed in the core curriculum, unless otherwise advised, plus their choice of electives. Students must take all required courses during the school year. Additional graduation requirements include participation in Enrichment Week and Lasallian Days activities (see §1.9 and 1.10).1.6 ADD/DROP PROCEDuRESStudent schedule changes generally require a serious reason or new information not considered during the registration process. Schedule changes will be granted only during the add/drop period in June after students receive their course schedule. Any request for course changes after the close of the add/drop period in June will incur a $25 processing fee per course request.1.7 C-BLOCkThe C-Block program supports achievement of the school’s co-curricular LEOs and promotes community. In C-Block, groups of approximately 20 students and their faculty group leaders meet once a week and engage in activities that lead to academic, individual, and social growth within the school community. Geared toward the developmental stages of high school students, the C-Block curriculum covers academic, student, and school issues in a setting that encourages discussion in a style structured differently than that found in a traditional classroom. The program is also a source of communication for school procedures and activities such as course registration, class elections, PSAT administration, and college application procedures.1.8 SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAMService-Learning fulfills the school’s mission in giving special attention to raising an awareness of the poor and oppressed in our society, and to demonstrating this concern and sensitivity to them through Christian service. Because we are a Catholic Lasallian School, Catholic social teachings form the foundation of all Service-Learning projects. It strives to educate each student about the connection between Christian faith and action, as well as to provide students the opportunity to experience active learning in the classroom community.

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Service-Learning at Saint Mary’s is designed to:• Develop an attitude of social responsibility and justice by living out Christ’s message of reaching

those in need.• Enhance a student’s sense of dignity and self-worth while recognizing the need for respect, justice,

and love of others.• Empower students to have satisfying experiences in serving others in their neighboring and global

communities.• Enable the entire Saint Mary’s community (faculty, staff, parents, and students) to further the mission of

the school by encouraging direct involvement with other students as well as outside service agencies.Students participate in small or large groups and/or class and individual projects depending on courses and grade level.1.9 ENRIChMENT WEEk AND LASALLIAN DAYSAs part of the mission of Saint Mary’s to educate the whole person, the Enrichment Week and Lasallian Days programs promote the intellectual, spiritual, and social development of each student, while at the same time creating community. Saint John Baptist de La Salle believed that Lasallian Educators are to be with their students from morning to evening; this meant that the envisioned education would be characterized by a fraternal relationship between teachers and students. The Lasallian Educator is immersed in the life of his or her students and shares their interests, their worries, and their hopes. Lasallian Educators are not so much schoolmasters pounding truths into the heads of the students, as they are an older brother or sister who helps them to discern within themselves the call of the Spirit, to come to a better understanding of what is real, to recognize their abilities and thereby to discover progressively their place in the world (Adapted from The Declaration). Enrichment Week provides an additional means to develop and extend the mission of Saint Mary’s.Enrichment Week occurs each academic year between the second and third terms of the academic year, generally in March, and provides students an opportunity to choose and participate in a course that is of interest to them outside the classroom. The curriculum for Enrichment Week is developed by the faculty and contains a variety of academic, recreational, and service-oriented classes centered around the major categories of College or Career Exploration; Educational or Cultural Experience; Recreation or Physical Wellness; and Service-Learning or Spirituality. Students are expected to explore each type of class over the course of their four years at Saint Mary’s. Upper division students may also choose to design their own course of study, (IIP – Individual Internship Project) for Enrichment Week, subject to administrative approval. Beginning in the fall term, students are notified about travel and overnight course options for Enrichment Week; all other course information is available at the beginning of January. Participation in Enrichment Week is mandatory for all students, but the choice of specific classes is up to the individual student and his or her family; families are responsible for funding their child’s Enrichment Week Course. Since this program is an addition to, rather than a part of the regular curriculum, courses carry fees which cover the cost of any required materials, equipment, or transportation. Lasallian Days occur once in each academic term, thus three times each year. These two days are designed to extend student learning beyond the classroom and to allow them to explore areas of intellectual, career, or personal passion without the immediate pressure of normal academic days. They allow students to explore their spirituality through retreat opportunities, to deepen their intellectual curiosity through such activities as field trips, guest lectures, and career exploration. Participation in Lasallian Days is mandatory.1.10 SENIOR GRADuATION PROJECTThe Senior Project is the capstone of a Saint Mary’s student’s college preparatory education. The purpose of the Senior Project is to complete an individual research effort on a topic about which the individual student has passion and curiosity. For the senior student, it includes taking research to a new and deeper level. Joint projects are not allowed. Projects must reflect the integrity of the Saint Mary’s mission. In completing the Senior Project, Saint Mary’s seniors demonstrate curiosity about the world while they exhibit disciplined, yet imaginative thinking. The Saint Mary’s Senior Project is consistent with Saint Mary’s Lasallian Educational Outcomes (LEOs). The Senior Project is both a challenge and an opportunity to be part of a rewarding individual experience, in which the student, not the mentor, becomes the expert. Components of the project include a written project proposal with accompanying documentation, written evidence of extended research, a written synopsis, a presentation to a committee of faculty, and a reflection paper. The Senior Project is a graduation requirement.

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1.11 THE EPISTEMOLOGY SERIES OF COURSESThe Epistemology series of courses is offered for three years beginning in freshman year (with Physical, Cultural, and Intellectual Geography) and serves as the conceptual hub of each year’s curriculum. Unlike standard academic disciplines, the Epistemology courses, which are part of the Department of Philosophy, use a process of discovering and sharing students’ views on “knowledge issues” (an umbrella term for “everything that can be approached from a theory of knowledge point-of-view”) in a seminar-style format, so there is no end to the valid questions that may arise. There are many ways to approach Epistemology. Teachers will convey the theoretical foundation of essential concepts and provide an environment in which these concepts can be discussed and debated. The focus of the discussion should not be merely the differentiation between “right” and “wrong” ideas, but rather on the quality of justification and a balanced approach to the knowledge claim in question.1.12 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAMConsistent with its mission as a Catholic Lasallian college-preparatory school, Saint Mary’s College High School offers a number of Advanced Placement (AP) courses for its students. An established, nationally recognized program, Advanced Placement courses are available to students who are willing to undertake more complex, challenging coursework. The foundation for the skills and knowledge a student must mast master to succeed in an AP course is laid in the college-preparatory program beginning in the Saint Mary’s freshman year and built upon during each succeeding year. In general, superior performance in appropriate college-preparatory courses suggests readiness for AP work. While AP courses often emphasize a broad range of topics to study, Saint Mary’s AP teachers may emphasize additional topics and skills deemed necessary for students to succeed at the college level.Expectations and Challenges of Saint Mary’s Students Enrolled in AP CoursesSaint Mary’s is committed to the education of the whole person, and the school works in partnership with students and parents to balance the individual student’s spiritual, academic, and co-curricular demands so that they can ably manage the challenges of high-school life. All students who meet the graduation requirements of Saint Mary’s are prepared for college coursework. AP courses are very rigorous, and they accelerate a student’s preparation for college. Each AP course poses its own distinct challenges, and as a result departments have identified specific guidelines and indicators to assist faculty, administrators, students, and parents in determining whether a student is prepared for the challenges of an AP course. These guidelines include minimum GPA requirements, grades of A or A- in (or B+ or B in Honors and Advanced Placement course prerequisites, placement examinations, portfolios of student work, or teacher recommendations.While Saint Mary’s encourages students to challenge themselves academically, we also counsel prudence in course selection so that academic challenges are beneficial and not detrimental to student development. Once admitted into an AP course, a Saint Mary’s student must be committed to completing the course and any preparatory summer work. Students will not be dropped from an AP course roster without the approval of the Administration. Saint Mary’s requires that students enrolled in an AP course must take the culminating AP exam for that course. In cases where the school is concerned about a student’s personal overextension by taking an AP course, parents and students may be asked to agree in writing that the student and parent understand the challenges of AP coursework and that the student is committed to completing the course.Diligence, character, and integrity are necessary qualities in every Saint Mary’s student. Students who wish to be admitted to Advanced Placement classes are expected to comply with the school’s Academic Integrity policies in all its aspects. Any student who violates the school’s Academic Integrity policies is liable to be banned from admission to future Advanced Placement courses in addition to other academic and disciplinary sanctions.Interpretation of Individual and School-Wide AP Exam PerformanceIn addition to achieving the Saint Mary’s learning outcomes (LEOs), a key goal for Advanced Placement students is performing successfully on the AP exam(s). Saint Mary’s recognizes that students who successfully complete AP courses and the subsequent AP exams may derive a benefit in gaining admission to the colleges and universities of their choice. While Saint Mary’s is proud of the success of its students on AP exams, “pass rates” alone do not indicate instructional excellence. More significant is the high number of Saint Mary’s students willing and able to take on the educational challenge of AP courses.AP Courses and Weighted GPAsSection 3.5 gives examples and outlines both weighted and unweighted GPAs. AP Courses are among the courses, which carry an internal, weighted GPA designation. (Please see § 3.5.)

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1.13 iPad PROGRAMSaint Mary’s highly recommends that families purchase the AppleCare+ iPad insurance as this will cover any accidental damage for two (2) years as well as two separate instances of negligent damage. AppleCare provides the following protections: “Every iPad comes with one year of hardware repair coverage and 90 days of telephone technical support. AppleCare+ for iPad gives you two years of repair coverage and technical support from the original purchase date of your iPad. And it adds coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage due to handling for your iPad, each subject to a $49 service fee plus applicable tax.” –Apple CorporationStudents are required to:1. Bring their iPads to school daily.2. Fully charge the iPad each night to insure sufficient battery power to last throughout the school day.3. Install new updates as they become available to keep the device’s software and applications up-to-date.4. For iPads equipped with 3G/4G capabilities, student must have the cellular network capabilities

turned off while on school grounds.5. It is the student’s responsibility to keep his or her iPads safe at all times. Saint Mary’s College High

School is not responsible for damaged or stolen iPads.Students are required to have all apps and textbooks required by their teachers for each of their classes. A list of apps and textbooks for each class will be made available at the beginning of the school year and will be posted on teachers’ websites.Students are required to hand over their iPads for inspection at the request of any Saint Mary’s teacher or staff member.1.14 SuMMER SChOOL PROGRAMSSummer school classes are acceptable for make-up or enrichment purposes only. Poor grades earned in Saint Mary’s classes are not erased following the completion of a make-up class. Generally, students cannot accelerate their program sequence with summer school course work. However, the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs and the Mathematics Department Chairperson may approve a student’s acceleration, only in the mathematics curriculum, and only based on successful completion of an approved course of study in ATDP (Academic Talent Development Program) at the UC Berkeley Department of Education. A 10-credit course must be completed with a grade of B or above. The procedure for seeking approval to attend ATDP is as follows:1. Prior to working in ATDP, students must first obtain the approval of the Mathematics Department

Chairperson and the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs. A written request must be made by the student and parent to the Math Department Chairperson before May 1.

2. The student must obtain an application to ATDP from the Mathematics Department Chairperson.1.15 COLLEGE CONCuRRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAMSSaint Mary’s students may enroll in one of the concurrent programs listed below in order to enrich their academic profile or to explore an area not available to them at Saint Mary’s College High School. Students must review their transcripts and the proposed off-campus program with the Director of College Counseling in the term immediately prior to enrollment. Colleges require that the parent or guardian and the high school give written authorization to the college for the student to enroll. Such concurrent enrollment programs are not allowed for remedial work, or in lieu of any class available to students at Saint Mary’s.Off-campus concurrent enrollment programs available are:• PeraltaCommunityCollegeDistrict:CollegeofAlameda,LaneyCollege,MerrittCollege,andVistaCollege• ContraCostaCollegeDistrict:ContraCostaCollegeandDiabloValleyCollege• CaliforniaStateUniversity:AstudentmusthaveaGPAof3.0toenroll inthedualmatriculation

program in this university system.• UniversityofCalifornia,BerkeleyExtensionconcurrentenrollmentCourses required by Saint Mary’s must be taken during the school year on campus. In general, students may not take more than one course per term off campus while taking courses at Saint Mary’s. Previous commitments to the regular course of studies, interscholastic athletic teams, visual and performing arts programs, or other student activity responsibilities may preclude a student from entering an off-campus program.

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Students who opt to take a course off campus must do so outside the Saint Mary’s school day. Students may wish to take classes to get an early start on their college careers, or for their own personal enrichment. With the approval of the Administration, students may take a course for remediation. Students enrolled in off-campus programs must remain fully enrolled in Saint Mary’s courses, in keeping with the school’s academic and graduation requirements. Students will not be allowed to drop courses at Saint Mary’s in the middle of a term in order to enter an off-campus program conducted on a quarterly basis. Saint Mary’s will not grant any reduction in tuition and fees to students who enroll in concurrent off-campus programs. Families are fully responsible for any tuition, fees, book purchases and any other charges associated with off-campus programs.

cHaPter 2: academic exPectationS2.1 COURSE OUTLINESAt the beginning of each term, each teacher distributes to all students enrolled in the specific class a course overview that explains the expectations of the course, including how the student’s learning will be assessed, the grading policy, and other class procedures. The outline also includes descriptions of the types of regular homework, large projects and papers, class participation, and tests/quizzes that will be expected of students during the term. 2.2 STuDY AND hOMEWORkStudents are expected to dedicate approximately 25 to 30 minutes per school night (Sundays through Thursdays) to study, reading, and homework for each college-preparatory course, for a total of two to two-and-a-half hours of study per school night. Study and homework for an Honors and Advanced Placement course may require as much as 40 to 45 minutes per school night.During the school year, there are a number of “homework holidays” during which teachers will not assign required study, homework, or assignments. No homework will be assigned over Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter vacations. In addition, over the the Fall, Winter, and Spring Lasallian Days (September 27-28, January 31-February 1, April 25-25, and the weekends attached to those days) teachers will assign no more than one night’s worth of evening study. 2.3 FORMAL INTERDISCIPLINARY WRITINGAs a method of self-formulation of one’s own ideas, writing greatly facilitates learning. Writing also affords the opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and for authentic assessment and feedback from their instructors. Saint Mary’s students are taught that good writing is the product of a deliberate and careful process, and courses in all subject areas offer students the opportunity to practice process-based writing. All students are expected to generate ideas, engage in writing-to-learn activities, write outlines, create drafts, seek peer editing, revise their writing, and submit accurate, correct copy in all subject areas.2.4 TEST AND MAJOR PROJECT CALENDARAssessment of student progress by testing is common aspect of academic classes. In order to facilitate student learning and avoid unnecessary stress, teachers post tests and projects on the daily announcements and on the test calendar in Saint Joseph’s Hall. Teachers will not schedule a test on a day when that grade level already has three tests or other major assessments posted. 2.5 CuLMINATING ASSESSMENTS AND FINAL ExAMSIn the final week of each term, teachers of all academic courses administer final culminating assessments. These assessments may take various forms, including papers, projects, presentations, performances, or examinations. Students must complete final exams and culminating assessments on the days in which they are administered. Students will only be allowed to make up final exams due to verifiable emergencies, serious illness, or other unavoidable circumstances, and only with the approval of the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs. Failure to complete a final examination or other culminating assessment will result in an “Incomplete” (I) mark in the course. Failure to submit or complete a culminating assessment will result in a student receiving a final grade of “Incomplete” (I), which will be treated as an F in computing a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA), resulting in no credit for the course, and the student will have to repeat the course independent of Saint Mary’s.

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2.6 LEARNING DISABILITY POLICIES AND PROCEDuRESAs a Lasallian college preparatory high school, we value relationships with our students and recognize that true learning occurs when students feel connected to their teacher. The main focus of our Academic Support program is to assist students with documented learning needs by empowering each student to advocate for his or her needs within a supportive environment. Students who recognize their learning strengths and embrace their learning challenges have better success throughout their academic career. Saint Mary’s College High School follows all guidelines provided by the College Board regarding accom-modations and documentation in order to best serve our students with attention and/or learning disabilities. In an effort to educate the whole person by addressing the needs of all types of learners, Saint Mary’s College High School provides coordination and support services for students with documented needs ranging from Learning Disabilities to medical health conditions. Students who have a mild to moderate documented learning disability are eligible for support both in and out of the classroom setting. The supports are determined by the recommendations provided in the educational assessment, which must be completed by a licensed evaluator. All documentation should be dated within the past three years, and the Academic Support Specialist reserves the right to request an updated assessment. This confidential assessment will become part of the student’s file and must include the following: (1) a clearly stated diagnosis, (2) relevant educational, developmental, and medical history, (3) test results from both cognitive testing and achievement testing, (4) a description of the functional limitations resulting from the disability, and (5) recommended accommodations and a rationale explaining the need for such accommodations. Documentation (including medical notes) needs to be submitted to our Academic Support Specialist during the application process. Upon a thorough review of the documentation, the Academic Support Specialist will make arrangements to meet with each incoming student and their parent/guardian to create an Educational Support Plan. These meetings take place annually prior to the start of the school year so that the student can review their courses and set goals for the coming year. It is essential that parents provide this information so our community can best serve the student.

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cHaPter 3: grading SyStemSaint Mary’s teachers assign letter grades to communicate the level of student’s academic achievement in a course. Grades are communications about a student’s academic achievement and are not intended to communicate a student’s effort, conduct, ability, or potential. While diligent study and effort are expected from each student, it is the quality of the student’s performances on assessments that determines the grades the student achieves.3.1 ThE ACADEMIC GRADING SYSTEMThe academic grading system at Saint Mary’s is as follows:

Grade Achievement Level GradeTranscript

Regular Unweighted

(GPA)

Internal Weighted (GPA) *

A Outstanding Achievement A 4.0 4.9

90-100% A- 3.7 4.5

B+ 3.3 4.0

B Proficient Achievement B 3.0 3.6

80-89% B- 2.7 3.2

C+ 2.3 2.7

C Satisfactory Achievement C 2.0 2.3

70-79% C- 1.7 1.7

Grades below this level are not college recommending

D+ 1.3 1.3

D Unsatisfactory Achievement D 1.0 1.0

60-69% D- 0.7 0.7

F Failure F 0.0 0.0

50-59%

I Incomplete/No Evidence of Learning I 0.0

50%

P Passing Credit P 0.0

* Grades of “C” or better in courses designated “honors,” including AP courses, are given extra weight according to the internal weighted grade column in the table above. Weighted grades are ONLY used internally to distinguish school honors and awards and are NOT reported on student transcripts or other reports of school statistics.3.2 PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL PROGRAMSGraduation from Saint Mary’s requires all students’ active participation in the following programs:• C-Block(see§1.7)• EnrichmentWeek(see§1.9)• LasallianDays(see§1.9)• SeniorGraduationProject(see§1.10)

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3.3 DEFICIENT GRADES Grade of “F”Students who earn a final grade of “F” in any subject will not be promoted and/or allowed to continue at Saint Mary’s. The course in which a final “F” was earned must be made up prior to a student’s return in the fall and in a summer school or concurrent enrollment equivalent course recognized by Saint Mary’s (see §1.14) A grade of “C-“ or better must be earned before continuation at Saint Mary’s is allowed. If students fail both terms of a 10-credit course, they will be required to make up both terms. For students who fail both terms of a 10-credit course, retaking only the second half of a course during the summer will not eliminate the requirements for repeating the fall term as well. A senior who earns an “F” will not receive a diploma.Other considerations concerning an “F” grade are:• In5-creditor10-creditEnglish,religiousstudies,socialstudies,P.E./health,andvisualandperforming

arts courses, a grade of “F” earned for a term must be repeated in summer school or in a concurrent enrollment equivalent course recognized by Saint Mary’s.

• Studentswhoearnagradeof“F”inasubjectnotobtainableinsummerschoolarerequiredtomeetwith the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs as well as their counselor to determine how they will make up the grade.

• Tobeeligibleforgraduation,transcriptsmustshowthatallcorecourseshavebeensuccessfullycompleted. No diploma will be awarded until all term “F” grades have been made up.

Grade of “D”Since most colleges, including CSU and UC, do not accept students with transcript grades lower than “C”, students with “D” grades are strongly encouraged to attend summer school to repeat the course. (See Transcripts, §4.4 and §17.3, for information about transcripts.)Grade of “I” or Incomplete GradeA final summative grade of “I” will be assigned at the end of the term when a student does not complete the requirements for the course. Under normal circumstances, this grade of “I” is a permanent grade. Business trips, outings, vacations, and inability or failure to complete major assessments are NOT sufficient reasons to qualify for a grade of “I.” The “I” grade is the equivalent of an “F” grade and is calculated in the student’s GPA. When an “I” is assigned, the value of credits attempted and credits completed equals zero. For students who are unable to complete the course requirements due to unusual circumstances, such as verifiable extended illness, accident, or some other debilitating contingency, the grade of “I” is a temporary grade. Students in such situations are required to make up the incomplete within four weeks of the last day of the relevant grading period. When the required work is completed by a due date approved by the administration, the “I” is removed and the appropriate letter grade is assigned. If the work is not finished by the administratively approved due date, the “I” grade becomes permanent and students must repeat the course.The mark of “I” may be reported for any assessment when a student does not submit the assessment. In such cases, the “I” mark indicates that the student has not provided evidence of learning, thus preventing the teacher from making a determination of the student’s level of achievement of the course outcomes being assessed. In such cases, the mark of “I” is the equivalent of an “F” mark.3.4 GRADE DEFICIENCIES AND COLLEGE PREPARATIONWhen reviewing applications, the University of California and the California State University systems look upon term grades of “D” or “F” in required courses as subject deficiencies. A grade of “D,” “F” or “I” earned in any term in a required college-preparatory course must be made up in order for the student to be eligible to apply to one of those systems. However, in 10-credit courses in mathematics, international language, and chemistry, a grade of “D,” “F” or “I” earned the first term may be validated by a grade of C or higher earned in the second term and need not be made up. Students must make up deficiencies at another institution during the summer or after school during the school year in order to maintain eligibility to apply to public higher education in California. Consult the Course Catalog for minimum college admission requirements.

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3.5 DETERMINING GRADE POINT AVERAGES, uNWEIGhTED AND WEIGhTEDTo determine a term Grade Point Average (GPA), the points allocated to each grade are multiplied by the number of term units of credit allotted to the class. The cumulative GPA at term’s end is calculated by dividing the total number of credits attempted into the total number of grade points earned. The highest possible reported GPA at Saint Mary’s, both term and cumulative, is 4.0 (either weighted or unweighted).Saint Mary’s students’ GPAs as published on official transcripts are unweighted. Students’ grades in AP and Honors courses at Saint Mary’s do carry an additional grade point value, which is only used internally to determine academic honors and recognition. This weighted GPA is not published on an individual student’s official record or transcript. It is important to note that colleges and universities determine for themselves how much added value an AP or Honors course should carry during their own admissions process. Please consult the Saint Mary’s Course Catalog for information regarding courses which carry additional grade point value as a weighted grade.The tables that follow present a comparison of unweighted and weighted grades for a hypothetical student at the end of a term..

uNWEIGhTED GRADESClass Name Letter Grade Credits Grade Points Calculation PointsAlgebra 3-4 A- 5.0 3.7 5.0 x 3.7 = 18.5Philosophy B 5.0 3.0 5.0 x 3.0 = 15.0AP U.S. History B+ 5.0 3.3 5.0 x 3.3 = 16.5Chemistry C+ 5.0 2.3 5.0 x 2.3 = 11.5Spanish 5-6 A 5.0 4.0 5.0 x 4.0 = 20.0

Total 25.0 Total 81.5

Final GPA Calculation 81.5 pts. /25.0 credits = 3.26

WEIGhTED GRADES (IN BOLD)Class Name Letter Grade Credits Grade Points Calculation PointsAlgebra 3-4 A- 5.0 3.7 5.0 x 3.7 = 18.5Philosophy B 5.0 3.0 5.0 x 3.0 = 15.0AP U.S. History B+ 5.0 4.0 5.0 x 4.0 = 20.0Chemistry C+ 5.0 2.3 5.0 x 2.3 = 11.5Spanish 5-6 A 5.0 4.0 5.0 x 4.0 = 20.0

Total 25.0 Total 85.0

Final GPA Calculation 85.0 pts. /25.0 credits = 3.40

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cHaPter 4: grading PurPoSe, PolicieS, and rePortS

Saint Mary’s teachers assign letter grades to communicate the level of student’s academic achievement in a course. Grades are communications about a student’s academic achievement and are not intended to communicate a student’s effort, conduct, ability, or potential. While diligent study and effort are expected from each student, it is the quality of the student’s performances on assessments that determines the grades the student achieves.Grading is a professional judgment of student performance measured against course criteria (as expressed in course outlines/syllabi). Teachers develop their own grading practices. While mathematical computation may help inform a teacher’s judgment, grading is more than a process of mathematical computation. It is a professional judgment of student performance.Saint Mary’s uses PowerSchool, a school information system that allows students and parents to access the student’s grades in real time. For that reason, Saint Mary’s teachers update their grades twice a month so that grades are current (see “Reporting Student Performance”). Each grading period is six weeks long (see §4.6). Students’ grades on those dates are official and are communicated to parents and students via PowerSchool. A summative (i.e., final) grade encompassing the entire body of student performance is reported at the end of each term. At the end of each grading period, these grades figure in the calculation of a student’s grade-point average (GPA).4.1 CuMuLATIVE TERM GRADESFor all courses, the term grade is cumulative of all work. For grade reporting, the academic year is divided into grading periods of approximately six weeks each. Each twelve-week term has a midterm progress report and a final grade report.4.2 PROGRESS REPORTSProgress reports are available on PowerSchool at the end of the midterm grading period at about six weeks within the term. These reports show non-permanent grades that indicate a student’s progress at that point in the term, and they determine a student’s eligibility in co-curricular programs.4.3 GRADE REPORTS Grade reports are official at the end of each term. These reports are available for viewing in PowerSchool and show the permanent grades recorded on a student’s transcript. These grades determine academic probation, eligibility, and honors status. The grades included in the Grade Report include all work evaluated during the entire term. While students are expected to retain and use material learned in the first term of a two-term course, the second term’s progress reports and report card do not include grades or assessments from the first term. (See §4.6 for grade report dates, §5.2 and §5.3 for information about academic probation and eligibility, and §6.1 and §6.2 for academic honors.)4.4 GRADES ON TRANSCRIPTSTerm grades are the only grades recorded on the student’s permanent transcript. Grades recorded on the transcript cannot be removed or replaced by supplementary course work. Grades received in summer school or in concurrent enrollment courses are listed at the bottom of the transcript in the “comment box.” These grades are NOT calculated into the Saint Mary’s GPA. The students are responsible for requesting that the school where summer classes take place send grade reports to Saint Mary’s. (For information on how to request transcripts, see §17.3.)4.5 GRADE APPEALSStudents who wish to appeal a final grade for any reporting period must submit a request in writing to the Registrar. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Registrar no later than ten working days after report cards are posted. No appeals will be considered unless they are submitted formally to the Registrar within the time allotted. The Vice Principal for Academics will review the request in consultation with the teacher. Late work will not be accepted for term grade appeals. The final day of each term is the deadline to submit all coursework.

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4.6 DATES FOR OFFICIAL SChOOL COMMuNICATION OF GRADESFall Term Begins Tuesday, September 3, 2013Six Week Progress Report Period Ends Friday, October 12, 2013Fall Term Ends Friday, November 23, 2013Winter Term Begins Monday, December 2, 2013Six Week Progress Report Period Ends Friday, January 24, 2014Winter Term Ends Friday, March 6, 2014Spring Term Begins Tuesday, March 18, 2014Six Week Progress Report Period Ends Friday, April 25, 2014Spring Term Ends Wednesday June 11, 2014

4.7 POWERSChOOLSaint Mary’s College High School uses PowerSchool, a web-based school information program, as a major means of communication among the school, teacher, student, and family. A student and his or her parents can see the daily attendance record for the student as well as current and historical grades. As a general rule, teachers update the students’ current term grades every two weeks. At the end of the term, access to PowerSchool is closed to allow teachers to calculate and submit final grades. On the Saint Mary’s College High School website is a link to PowerSchool. Access is made through an individual password, specific to each student and parent or guardian; these are distributed at different events at the beginning of the school year. Password inquiries may be made to the Office of the Registrar.

cHaPter 5: academic Standing5.1 ENROLLMENTThe normal attendance requirement is the equivalent of twelve trimester terms. Students must take all required courses in the curriculum published in the annual Course Catalog. Only the Principal may waive curriculum requirements. Such waivers would only be considered in most unusual situations, such as student medical emergencies.5.2 ACADEMIC PROBATIONStudents will be placed on academic probation if they earn a GPA of below 2.0 in a single grading period. Students who earn an “F” grade may have their co-curricular eligibility suspended pending the student demonstrating improved academic performance in the class in which the “F’ was earned. The school may dismiss a student with a record of repeated academic probation.Students placed on Academic Probation or Academic Ineligibility will be assigned a specific after-school study plan by their respective counselor. Regularly, this is mandatory attendance at the Academic Support Center for one hour after school. If a student does not honor these terms of his probationary or ineligibility study plan, the student will be liable for dismissal from Saint Mary’s.

5.3 ACADEMIC INELIGIBILITYIf a student earns below a 2.0 GPA for consecutive grading periods, they will be placed on Academic Ineligibility. A student will not be able to participate in interscholastic athletic events or in school co-curricular performances for the duration of the subsequent grading period. Eligibility can only be re-established if the student earns a GPA of at least 2.0 in the subsequent grading period. During the term of Ineligibility, a student may be conditionally approved to participate in co-curricular activities (excluding performance) or athletic team practices once a written study plan is developed in consultation with the Administration, the student’s counselor, teachers, appropriate coaches or moderators, and the student’s parents. The essential condition of continued participation is both compliance with the terms of the study plan and satisfactory academic performance.5.4 ACADEMIC DISMISSALIf the student’s GPA is below 2.0 for two consecutive terms, the student may be dismissed from Saint Mary’s College High School.

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5.5 ACADEMIC INTEGRITYAs a community that affirms the traditions and values of Christianity, Saint Mary’s College High School demands academic integrity and ethical conduct in all areas of school life. Cheating and plagiarism are forms of academic dishonesty that are not accepted by the Saint Mary’s community. Students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators must work together to maintain and enforce an atmosphere of honesty and respect for each other’s work and ideas in all areas of campus life.Cheating: Cheating is defined as using unauthorized notes, materials, and/or resources of any type (e.g. smartphones, iPads, cell phones, digital handheld devices, MP3’s, calculators, the inappropriate help of another student, looking at another paper, cheat/crib sheets, translation services) on any exam, quiz, paper, major project or class assignment. Providing access to another student to such resources is cheating. Allowing another student to copy from one’s own exam, paper, and/or homework is considered cheating, as is using an outside source such as Cliff Notes or Sparknotes in place of completing a reading assignment. Disclosure of information about tests or quizzes with students who have not yet completed the assignment or assessment is also cheating.Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as the theft of another’s ideas or writings and use of them as one’s own, regardless of intent, with or without the knowledge of the other person. This includes insufficient citation of sources within a written work, as well as material taken from the internet and/or other electronic resources.Cheating and plagiarism are serious infractions subject to penalties including academic failure, probation, and expulsion. All faculty and staff are required to report and document any breach of academic integrity to the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs. Incidents of academic dishonesty will be handled according to the following procedure:• Theteachermustaddressthestudentinvolvedandinvestigatethematter.• The teachermust completean “Academic Integrity InfractionReport” and submit it to theVice

Principal for Academic Affairs after the teacher’s discovery of the infraction. Copies of the documents in question should be attached, when appropriate.

• Theteacher,withthesupportoftheAdministration,willinvestigatethematterandissueanappropriateconsequence (see below). In all cases, the teacher will inform the student’s parent or guardian of the incident and the applied consequences and will forward a copy of the report to the Vice Principal and the student’s counselor. The report will be placed in the student’s confidential school file.

The following consequences will be applied to any student who violates the Academic Integrity policy. Penalties may include any of the following:• Nocreditontheassignmentortest,• DisqualificationfrommembershipinCSF,NHS,oranyschoolserviceorganization,• Disqualificationfromtheschool’shonorroll,• Suspensionfromanelectedstudentoffice,• DisqualificationofeligibilityfromconsiderationforSalutatorianandValedictorian.Should any student be found to have cheated, plagiarized, or otherwise violated the Academic Integrity Code more than once, consequences could result in that student: • Beingremovedfromtheclassandreceivingnocredit,• Beingsuspendedfromschool,• Beingdismissedorexpelledfromschool.Academic Integrity violations are also considered violations of the school’s Code of Conduct. All incidents of academic dishonesty are considered major offenses and will be dealt with in accordance with school guidelines and policies.

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cHaPter 6: academic awardS6.1 HONOR ROLLHonor roll status is determined each term by the student’s weighted academic GPA. First Honors 3.75 and above Second Honors 3.50 - 3.74 GPA Commendation 3.20 - 3.49 GPA6.2 hONORS AT GRADuATIONThe student’s cumulative weighted academic GPA determines academic honors granted to seniors at graduation after eleven terms or their equivalent. Grades received for the spring term of the senior year are NOT included in the determination of these awards. Graduation Award Cumulative GPA Summa cum Laude 3.75 and above Magna cum Laude 3.50 – 3.74 Cum Laude 3.20 – 3.49Valedictorian & SalutatorianSaint Mary’s selects two seniors to represent their class at graduation as Valedictorian and Salutatorian. A senior is chosen to deliver the Salutatorian address which salutes the class and reminds them of their shared experiences of high school. This speech is presented at the Baccalaureate Liturgy. A senior is also chosen to deliver the Valedictory address which is meant to challenge the graduating class as they turn toward the future, to reach for higher ideals, and put what they have learned at Saint Mary¹s into action.Selection ProcessThe selection process requires seniors to apply for the Valedictorian or Salutatorian speech. Any senior in good standing may apply for either/or both categories. Seniors interested in applying for either or both speeches must submit an application to the senior moderator before Easter vacation. A meeting will follow with all the applicants who have filed an application with the vice-principal of Academics to review and clarify the process. All applicants will have Easter vacation to work on their speeches. A committee, comprised of two official Senior Class Representatives and two members of the Senior Class, the Director of College Counseling, the English department chair, and two Faculty Representatives will determine which applicants qualify as finalists. The finalists will be asked to deliver their speeches in person before the committee. The committee will submit its recommendations to the Principal, who will make the final decision.The criteria for selecting Valedictorian and Salutatorian are rooted in the school’s Lasallian Educational Outcomes, which define explicitly the qualities a Saint Mary’s graduate should possess. More specifically, these qualities are manifested in four areas:1. Citizenship and behavior that has consistently exemplified Lasallian virtues 2. Active, positive participation in the daily life of the school, evidenced by involvement in many

co-curricular activities (spiritual, athletic, and artistic)3. Regular, active, and creative engagement in intellectual inquiry evidenced by outstanding academic

performance4. Composition and effective delivery of an original, engaging speech appropriate to the occasion.Each of these four areas is essential, and each is equally important. The Selection Committee is charged with evaluating the candidates holistically; that is, while excellence in a particular area is advantageous, so is overall excellence.6.3 STuDENT RECOGNITION AWARDSDuring the spring term of the academic year, faculty members are asked to nominate freshman, sophomore, and junior students from their classes for a Student Recognition Award. The number of students given awards by each faculty member is based upon the number of sections of a certain course taught by the faculty member. The Student Recognition Award is given to the student who has demonstrated passion for the subject through their contribution to the classroom learning community. High academic performance is not a necessary qualification for a Recognition Award.

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cHaPter 7: acceSS to Student recordSAlthough Saint Mary’s College High School is not a covered entity under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Saint Mary’s College High School generally follows certain guidelines of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act to protect the confidentiality of student records.The law provides for the following:1. Parents or an eligible student may review and inspect the student’s educational records by making

an appointment with the Registrar.2. Educational records generally mean those records that are directly related to a student and that are

maintained by the school. Personal notes and records made by teachers and other school officials, including instructional, supervisory, and administrative personnel and educational personnel ancillary thereto, that are not shared with others, except for a temporary substitute for the maker of the record, are not considered educational records.

3. Parents or an eligible student may seek amendment of the student’s educational records that the parent or eligible student believes to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights by submitting to the Registrar a written request clearly articulating the proposed amendment and the reasons for the amendment. The Principal will review the request, meet with the parents or eligible student if necessary, and make a determination on the request.

4. The school will obtain written permission from the parents or an eligible student before disclosing educational records to other persons except for the following: other officials of the school, including teachers, for educational purposes; officials of another school where the student seeks or intends to enroll; certain federal, state and local authorities performing functions authorized by law; individuals or organizations concerning a student’s application for financial aid; organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school or other educational agencies; accrediting organizations; parents of a dependent student over 18; court or law enforcement officials to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; other persons in connection with a health or safety emergency; and to other persons and institutions in the event of specified disciplinary proceedings or legal

cHaPter 8: code of conduct8.1 SAINT MARY’S hONOR CODEAs members of a Lasallian Catholic institution, students are expected to be respectful, considerate, and supportive of fellow students, teachers, and staff. Saint Mary’s students are expected to conduct themselves with honor and integrity at all times. Students enrolled at Saint Mary’s College High School assume personal responsibility for their behavior. Violations of the Saint Mary’s Honor Code may result in disciplinary sanctions including loss of co-curricular eligibility, suspension from school honor and service organizations, and suspension or expulsion from school.• Studentsaretofollowthedirectivesoftheadministration,faculty,coaches,moderators,andstaffat

all times.• Students’behaviorintheclassroommustcontributetoandnothinderthelearningprocess.• Studentsshouldbehaveappropriatelyatalltimesoncampusandintheneighborhood.• Ifstudentsaretoldtoleavetheclassroomfordisciplinaryreasons,theyaretoreportimmediately

to the Main Office, fill out an incident report, and remain there until dismissed by the Vice Principal for Student Life or designate.

• Thefollowinginfractionsareespeciallyseriousandwillgeneratedisciplinaryconsequencesuptoand including expulsion:

• Anyactofviolenceagainstanotherperson,orthethreatofsuchviolence.• Disrespect,dishonesty,and/ordisobedience.Thisincludesanyactoflyingormisrepresentationof

information to school personnel. • Theft.(see§8.3)• Possessionofpornographicorsimilarlyinappropriatematerial.• Vulgarlanguageorconduct.• Possessionofalcoholandothercontrolledorillegalsubstances.

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• Possessionoruseofanyweapons,whichinclude,butarenotlimitedtoguns,knives,bats,sticks,Taser guns, mace, or pepper spray.

• Graffitiorvandalism.• Forgery,alteration,ormisuseofschooldocumentsorrecordsofidentification.• Anyon-campusoroff-campusactivitythatisdetrimentaltothereputationofSaintMary’sCollege

High School.• Violationofschoolbehavioralpoliciesduringco-curricularactivities.• Useofalcohol,drugs,orothercontrolledorillegalsubstances.• Hazingorharassment,orpersecutionofanotherpersoninanymanner.• Hackingoranyunauthorizedaccessingoftheschool’scomputernetworkortheschool’sinformational

system.8.2 GENERAL BEhAVIORAL GuIDELINESThe following rules govern basic student behavioral expectations:• Exceptforspecificandspecialoccasions,foodanddrinkarenottobeconsumedinanyschool

building, including the Gym and Auditorium.• SaintMary’smaintainsaclosedcampuspolicyduringnormalschoolhours.Allvisitorsmustreport

to the Main Office to obtain an authorized pass.• Studentsare responsible for thecareof their personalproperty. Theschooldoesnotassume

responsibility for the loss, theft, or damage to personal student property. Personal property items should be clearly marked.

• Gumchewinginschoolbuildingsandonschoolgroundsisprohibited.• Toyweapons(including,butnotlimitedto,plasticknives,capguns,discorrubberpelletguns,water

guns) are not allowed on campus or at any school function.8.3 THEFTTheft violates the core principles of community. Students who steal personal or intellectual property are subject to disciplinary actions up to and including expulsion from school. The school requires parents and students to report students observed engaging in such activities. Incidents of theft must be reported to the Vice Principal for Student Life or other administrator immediately. All reasonable efforts will be made to recover lost or stolen property. The school does not assume responsibility for lost or stolen property, whether on school property before, during, or after the school day, or at school sponsored events.8.4 LuNChTIME PRIVILEGES/RESTRICTIONSOff-campus lunch is a privilege accorded to seniors and juniors only. Any student who is late to class immediately following lunch for any reason may have this privilege revoked in addition to other disciplinary measures as deemed appropriate by the Vice Principal for Student Life. Students who are restricted and leave the school premises during lunch without written permission from the Vice Principal for Student Life will face disciplinary consequences.The following areas are out-of-bounds:• TheroadtotheBrothersResidenceandgarage/maintenanceareas.• Walkwayandstairsbetweentheauditoriumandathleticfield.• ThelowercampusareanearVellesianHall.• CordonicesCreek.8.5 BEhAVIOR IN ThE NEIGhBORhOOD OF ThE SChOOLIt is expected that students will respect the privacy as well as the property of neighbors in the area of the school. Congregating on neighborhood streets, littering, defacing property, driving unsafely, playing music loudly, and showing disrespect toward neighbors and their property are behaviors that injure a student’s personal reputation and that of Saint Mary’s College High School. Students are expected to act respectfully and see themselves as ambassadors of Saint Mary’s College High School on and off campus. Students found to be violating these policies will be dealt with seriously, up to and including expulsion.

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8.6 STuDENT DRIVING AND PARkING RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PARkING PERMITSDriving on or near school grounds is a privilege afforded to Saint Mary’s College High School students. The Vice Principal for Student Life can revoke this privilege if a student’s driving is in any way reckless, obtrusive, or detrimental to the reputation of the school. Any faculty or staff member who witnesses unsafe driving (e.g., racing, speeding, peeling out, etc.) on or near the Saint Mary’s campus will immediately report the student-driver to the Vice Principal for Student Life. The only students who may drive to the school and park at the school are students who have applied for and received a parking permit from the Vice Principal for Student Life. Students may not park in front of any residence on Posen Avenue and are not allowed to park anywhere on Hopkins St., Gilman St., Acton St., Carlotta Ave., Sonoma Ave., California St., Ada St., Miramonte Ct., Peralta, Ordway, Ventura, West Place, Beverly Place, Monterey, Albina, and Hopkins Court. Applications for parking permits are made available in the summer mailing and must be submitted on time in order to be considered for a permit. Parking permit fees will be determined on a graduated scale based upon the number of students in a carpool. The purpose of the graduated scale is to reward those who carpool, thereby reducing negative environmental impacts. Carpools will be monitored throughout the year. Students who have applied for and received a parking permit based on the number of individuals they indicated on their carpool application may lose their permits if they are found in violation of the agreement. Students must display the Saint Mary’s parking permit at all times while they are parked at Saint Mary’s. Students who park on- or off-campus do so at their own risk. Saint Mary’s is not responsible for theft or damage to anyone’s car or belongings.ON-CAMPuS PARkING PERMIT hOLDERSOn-campus parking places will be reserved for students who have an on-campus parking permit; entry to and exit from the front of the school is permitted via Albina Avenue only. Students must park in student-designated spots only. Students are not allowed to park in visitor or employee parking.OFF-CAMPuS PARkING PERMIT hOLDERSOff-campus parking permits will first go to carpoolers, then to seniors, and then to juniors. Students with off-campus parking permits must park on the south side of Posen Street and never in front of the property of any neighbor.8.6 DO’S AND DON’TS OF STuDENT DRIVERSAny Saint Mary’s College High School student-driver agrees to the following conditions:1. Students who apply for a parking permit must have a valid California Driver’s License.2. Students must always drive the speed limit.3. Students must always drive safely and respectfully to and from school.4. All students who drive on campus must turn their music devices off. Music must remain low as

students drive in the neighborhood surrounding the campus.5. Students must not honk their horns unless there is an emergency.6. Any Saint Mary’s student understands that excessive speed, donuts, peeling out and/or other unsafe

driving (as determined by any Saint Mary’s employee) is not allowed.7. Students should never litter.Failure to comply with these driving and parking regulations will result in consequences including detention, loss of privileges inclusive of off-campus lunch, loss of athletic eligibility, suspension, and expulsion.8.7 DRESS AND APPEARANCE CODE (STANDARD DAYS)Saint Mary’s College High School expects that its students demonstrate modesty and good taste in their appearance, as is appropriate for a Lasallian Catholic school community. The Administration, faculty, and staff collaboratively enforce the Dress and Appearance Code. If a student is not in conformity with the Dress and Appearance Code, he or she will be sent to the Main Office and be expected to conform to the code before returning to classes, and will automatically receive a detention. More serious consequences may result if a student is habitually out of the Dress and Appearance Code. Consequences may include a mandated uniform or suspension from school. Chronic noncompliance may result in dismissal or expulsion from school.

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The administration reserves the right to make final decisions regarding student grooming and appearance. This dress code is in full effect from the time students arrive on campus until the end of the day both inside and outside of class.The following are to be observed by all:1. Shoes must be worn; the absence of shoes will be allowed only for a demonstrated medical necessity. 2. Clothing which allows undergarments to be visible is not permitted. Sports bras are undergarments

and must be covered.3. Bare midriffs are not permitted.4. Student shirts must be one of the following:

• T-shirtwithacrewneck(nov-neck,squareneck,scoopedneckorplungingnecklineshirtsareallowed),

• Poloshirt(longorshortsleeve),• Collaredshirtorblousethatisbuttonedclosetotheneckline.

5. Lycra and spandex tights may not be worn unless under clothing that meets other school guidelines. Skirts worn with leggings, spandex, or other like materials must be the appropriate length (two inches above the knee-cap). “Jeggings”, denim leggings, and other like apparel are not allowed.

6. Sweats, athletic pants, swishy pants, velour pants, athletic shorts, and board shorts are not permitted during the school day.

7. Dresses and skirts, including slits, may not be more than two inches above the top of the knee-cap. 8. Shorts may not be more than two inches above the top of the knee.9. Tattered, ripped, or clothing with holes is not permitted.10. Dyed hair may be black, brown, red, or blonde, but colors must be those that naturally occur. Hair

colors that appear extreme or unnatural are not permitted. Outlandish or excessive hairstyles such as Mohawks, etching lines and designs or other styles—as determined by the Administration—are prohibited. Students who have prohibited hairstyles or hair colors are ineligible for athletic events and other co-curricular activities.

11. If a male student chooses to wear his hair long, the hair must be clean, neatly groomed, and out of his face.

12. Male students may wear neatly trimmed beards and moustaches.13. Pierced ears are allowed. One small studded nose piercing is allowed. Piercings must be tasteful,

not distracting to the learning environment and deemed appropriate by the Administration. No other body piercing is allowed.

14. Inappropriate writing, logos, or graphics – as determined by the Administration – are not permitted on any apparel.

15. Hats or headgear may not be worn in classrooms and offices or during school functions.16. Sunglasses may not be worn inside any school building.17. No sagging is permitted. Excessively baggy clothing including oversized T-shirts is not permitted.

Pants must be worn at the waist with no exposed undergarments. The length of T-shirts may not extend past the student’s fingers when the student’s arms are at his or her side.

8.8 DRESS-uP DAYSOn certain days that the school celebrates special events such as liturgies, academic assemblies, and other designated assemblies, students are required to wear the following for the entire school day:• Malestudentsarerequiredtowearawhite,collareddressshirt(tucked-in),anecktie,dressslacks

or khaki-style pants with a belt, and dress shoes that are in good condition. Sweatshirts may not be worn to the assembly, liturgy, or special event. No hats may be worn on dress-up days.

• Femalestudentsarerequiredtowearawhite,collaredblouse(tucked-inorun-tucked);appropriate-length dress skirt, dress pants, or khaki-style pants, and dress shoes. Flat dress shoes are appropriate. Boots, flip-flops, and similar footwear are not acceptable. Jean skirts and any type of shorts are not permitted. Capri-length pants may be worn if they extend past the knees. Corduroy pants, black jeans, or any other type of denim trousers are not considered dress pants.

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8.9 ASSIGNED LOCkERSEach student is assigned a locker and a lock at the beginning of the academic year. Neither this locker nor its lock combination should be shared with anyone, nor may a student change his or her locker without the permission of the Vice Principal for Student Life. Students may not use their own locks on school lockers. Each student is expected to keep his or her locker neat, clean, free of any controversial materials, (e.g., contraband, pictures, etc.), and securely locked at all times.All lockers, including athletic lockers, are the property of Saint Mary’s College High School. Saint Mary’s reserves the right to inspect the contents of any locker at any time.Students must clear their lockers at the end of the school year or at any time designated by the school administration. Any items left in the lockers at the end of the academic year by students will be discarded or given to charity. The school is not responsible for any losses, theft, or damage to any books or other personal property kept in lockers. Large amounts of money or items of exceptional value should never be brought to school or kept in lockers.8.10 LOST AND FOuNDLost and found items may be turned in to and/or retrieved from the Main Office before and after school or during lunch. Students may be charged a fine to claim lost items. Unclaimed property will be sold and/or given to charity. Collected money will be donated to charity.8.11 BICYCLES, SkATES, SCOOTERS, AND SkATEBOARDSStudents are not to ride bikes, skateboards, scooters, or roller blades on campus at any time. Saint Mary’s College High School is not responsible for any lost or stolen bicycles, skates, scooters, or skateboards. These items are subject to confiscation. Students are encouraged to lock their bikes onto the campus bicycle racks. Bicycles or any other items left for an extended period of time may be confiscated. Bicycles may not be secured to objects or structures other than the campus bike racks. 8.12 COMMuNICATION DEVICESWe recognize that cell phones and other communication devices are necessary tools for families to keep in contact with their children. Additionally, these electronic devices can serve as valuable means to enhance learning. However, the desire to stay “connected” and these devices can create distractions to the educational environment when used at the wrong times or in an inappropriate manner. Examples include, but not limited to texting, taking pictures, audible sounds, etc. Determination of inappropriate use is at the teacher’s discretion. Therefore, in these cases, a student’s mobile device will be confiscated and given to the Vice Principal for Student Life. The school may examine the contents of the device (texts, images, video and audio files, etc.) if deemed necessary. Students will receive detention and a fine with additional consequences resulting if the problem becomes excessive. Collected fines will be donated to charity.8.13 MuSICAL DEVICESMusical devices including iPods, MP3 players, and CD players may only be used before school, during lunch, and after school. Outside of these prescribed times, visible or audible musical devices will be confiscated and given to the Vice Principal for Student Life. The school may examine the contents of the music player if deemed necessary. Any of the following constitute violation of this policy:• Visibleearphonesoutsideofaforementionedtimeperiods• Useduringstudyhall,artclass,orinthelibrary.• Useduringclasstime.Teachersarenotauthorizedtoallowstudentstousesuchdevices.• Phonesmaynotbeusedasmusicaldevices,andifusedassuchoutsideoftheprescribedtime

periods, the phone will be treated as an iPod and confiscated.The school reserves the right to revoke the lunchtime iPod policy if violations are persistent and prove to be a distraction to the faculty and administration. Portable sound systems are not permitted on campus and will be confiscated.

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8.14 IPAD POLICIESPROhIBITED uSE OF IPADS WhILE ON CAMPuS1. Illegal installation or transmission of copyrighted materials.2. Any action that violates existing school rules or public law.3. Creating, sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing offensive, profane, threatening,

pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit material is strictly prohibited.4. Use of social networks not authorized by the teacher for academic use.5. Sites selling term papers, book reports, and other forms of student work.6. Texting during instructional time.7. Spamming: sending mass or inappropriate emails.8. Gaining access to other students’ accounts, files, and/or data.9. Use of the school’s internet/E-mail accounts for financial or commercial gain or for any illegal activity. 10. Bypassing the Saint Mary’s web filter through a web proxy.11. Photographing or video recording on campus without the permission of a teacher for academic

purposes or in support of a school program.12. Student sharing of their passwords, addresses, or other personal information on the Internet without

the authorization of a parent or school representative.13. Copying internet materials or reproducing materials without the permission of the author or other

right-holder and any other action that violates copyright, unless allowed by educational fair use.14. Plagiarizing academic materials. 15. Using or possessing hacking software.16. Unauthorized access to classroom equipment, like the Apple TVs, which allow syncing with the iPad.17. Individual teachers may impose addition policies for their individual classes.Violation of any of these policies will result in disciplinary sanctions, including loss of co-curricular eligibility, suspension from school honor and service organizations, and suspension or expulsion from school.8.15 ALCOhOL, DRuGS, AND OThER CONTROLLED SuBSTANCES.Students found either to be selling drugs or possessing drugs with the intent to sell will be expelled from Saint Mary’s College High School.Saint Mary’s College High School recognizes the many problems that challenge students and their families. The problem of alcohol and drug abuse is a serious one. Saint Mary’s makes every effort to assist students who are motivated and interested in working to solve this problem. Confidentiality is observed in providing assistance. Every effort is made to enable students who are actively seeking help for themselves or others to continue their education at Saint Mary’s College High School.Any student is subject to investigation, who(a) Shows evidence of having consumed alcohol and/or drugs,(b) Is suspected to be in possession of alcohol and/or drugs,(c) Is involved in the sale or exchange of alcohol and/or drugs,(d) Is under the influence of controlled or illegal substances.Students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be suspended. During the suspension the following must happen:1. The student will be required to undergo a drug/alcohol assessment from one of the programs approved

by Saint Mary’s College High School.2. The parent or guardian consents to release all information from the assessment to Saint Mary’s

College High School.3. Following the assessment, a meeting will be scheduled with the student, parent(s)/guardian(s) and

administrator(s) of Saint Mary’s.

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Possible consequences may include, but are not limited to, drug/alcohol testing and assessment, education, counseling, in-patient or out-patient treatment, disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion. Failure to comply with the assessed consequences may result in further disciplinary actions or expulsion. Failure of parent or guardian to cooperate and support the conditions for the student’s continuing enrollment at Saint Mary’s College High School may result in the school’s request that the parents withdraw the student.Saint Mary’s contracts with Kontraband Interdiction Detection Services, Inc. (KIDS), in order to ensure a campus that is safe and free of illegal substances. KIDS provides trained canines which detect the odor of contraband items such as drugs, alcohol, and explosive materials. Inspections will randomly take place throughout the school year.Although some students may be 18 years old, no student is allowed to use tobacco on campus or in the school neighborhood.8.16 HARASSMENTSaint Mary’s is a school community that aspires to live by Christian principles. To that end, harassment of any individual by any other person is prohibited. The school will treat the allegations of harassment seriously and will review and investigate such allegations in a prompt, confidential, and thorough manner.A charge of harassment shall not, in and of itself, create the presumption of wrongdoing. However, substantial acts of harassment will result in disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion. Students found to have filed false or frivolous charges will also be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.Harassment occurs when an individual is subjected to mistreatment that is hostile or intimidating to the individual’s race, creed, color, national origin, physical appearance, physical disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender. Harassment can occur at any time. It includes, but is not limited to, any or all of the following:• VerbalHarassment• Derogatorycomments,jokes,and/orthreateningwordsspokenorwrittentooraboutanotherperson,

including malicious rumors, gossip, and other forms of social aggression.• InternetHarassment(Cyberbullying)• Derogatoryor vulgar comments, jokes, and/or threateningwordswrittenand/orpostedonchat

rooms, message boards, emails, text messages, or any other form of digital communication.• PhysicalHarassment• Unwantedphysicalcontact(e.g.touching,assault,deliberateimpedingorblockingmovements,or

any intimidating interference with normal work or movement).• VisualHarassment• Derogatory,demeaning,orinflammatoryposters,cartoons,writtenwords,drawings,orgestures.• Takingpicturesorvideosorsharingpicturesorvideosofanindividualorgroupsforthepurposeof

and/or leads to ridicule, exploitation, defamation, etc.• SexualHarassment• Unwelcomesexualadvances,requestsforsexualfavors,andotherverbalorphysicalcontactofa

sexual nature.• Specificexamplesofsexualharassmentincludebutarenotlimitedto:

▫ Makingunsolicitedsexualadvancesandpropositions,▫ Usingsexuallydegradingwordstodescribeanindividualorindividual’sbody,▫ Displayingsexuallysuggestiveand/orobsceneobjects,picturesandvideos,▫ Tellinginappropriateorsexuallyrelatedjokesorstories,▫ Makingreprisals,threatsofreprisals,orimpliedthreatsofreprisals,followingarejectionora

negative response to sexual advances.

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Students are asked to follow these procedures when filing a claim of harassment:1. Students may or may not choose to tell the individual causing the harassment that the conduct is

offensive and must stop. If the objectionable behavior does not cease immediately, students must report the harassment to a faculty member, counselor, staff member, or administrator, who will report it to the Principal.

2. In the case of sexual harassment allegations, students may raise the issue with any administrator or faculty member, or staff member.

3. Students alleging harassment will be asked to complete a written report. All claims, written or unwritten, will be investigated thoroughly, involving only the necessary parties. Confidentiality will be maintained as much as possible.

4. The investigation will include a meeting with the person alleged to be harassing, sharing with that person the nature of the allegations as well as the name of the person bringing the allegations. If appropriate, the person will be placed on leave or suspended during the course of the investigation. A follow-up meeting will be held with the complainant.

6. Once the facts of the case have been gathered, the Principal, in consultation with the President, will decide what, if any, disciplinary action is warranted. The disciplinary action can include all disciplinary actions up to and including immediate termination or expulsion.

8.16B SExuAL hARASSMENT BY A FACuLTY / STAFF MEMBER• Includesunwelcomesexual advances, requests for sexual favors, andother verbal or physical

conduct of a sexual nature when any or all of the following occur:▫ Submissiontosuchconductismadeeitherexplicitlyorimplicitlyatermorconditionofastudent’s

academic status or progress.▫ Submission to or rejectionof such conduct bya student is usedas thebasis of academic

decisions affecting that student.▫ Suchconducthasthepurposeoreffectofunreasonableinterferencewithastudent’sacademic

performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.It is the responsibility of Saint Mary’s to:• Implementthispolicythroughregularmeetingswithallfacultyandstaff,ensuringthattheyunderstand

the policy and its importance.• Makeallfaculty,staff,students,andparentsorguardiansawareofthispolicyandthecommitment

of the school to its strict enforcement.• Remainwatchfulforconditionsthatcreateormayleadtoahostileand/oroffensiveschoolenvironment.• Establishpracticestocreateaschoolenvironmentfreefromdiscrimination,intimidation,orharassment.Students are responsible for:• Conductingthemselvesinamannerthatcontributestoapositivesafeschoolenvironment.• Avoidinganyactivitythatmaybeconsidereddiscriminatory,intimidating,orharassing.• Immediatelyinformingthestudentthatthebehaviorisoffensiveandunwelcome.• Reportingallincidentsofharassmentwitnessedorexperiencedtoateacher,counselor,staffmember,

or administrator.• Discontinuingconduct immediately if theyhavebeen told that theirbehavior isperceived tobe

discriminatory, harassing, or unwelcome.Students are asked to follow these procedures when filing a claim of harassment:1. Students may or may not choose to tell the individual causing the harassment that the conduct is

offensive and must stop. If the objectionable behavior does not cease immediately, students must report the harassment to a faculty member, counselor, staff member, or administrator, who will report it to the Principal.

2. If the Principal is the subject of the allegations, the student must report the harassment to any school official.

3. In the case of sexual harassment allegations, students may raise the issue with any administrator or faculty member, or staff member.

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4. Students alleging harassment will be asked to complete a written report. All claims, written or unwritten, will be investigated thoroughly, involving only the necessary parties. Confidentiality will be maintained as much as possible.

5. The investigation will include a meeting with the person alleged to be harassing, sharing with that person the nature of the allegations as well as the name of the person bringing the allegations. If appropriate, the person will be placed on administrative leave or suspended during the course of the investigation. A follow-up meeting will be held with the complainant.

6. Once the facts of the case have been gathered, the Principal, in consultation with the President, will decide what, if any, disciplinary action is warranted. The disciplinary action can include all disciplinary actions up to and including immediate termination .

7. If the complaint is against a non-employee or non-student, such as a parent, volunteer, or vendor, the school will take appropriate steps, within its power, to investigate and eliminate the problem, including contacting local law enforcement.

8.17 NETWORk AND COMPuTER INFORMATION RESOuRCESSaint Mary’s College High School embraces the educational benefits provided by computer technology and the Internet. The Saint Mary’s administration acknowledges that with Internet access comes exposure to millions of people and contacts around the world, including materials that may not be of educational value within the context of a school setting. The Internet provides access to numerous resources and opportunities for collaborative work, and the administration supports prudent access to appropriate educational resources and information.Students will have access to the Internet through school computers and the campus wireless network. Use of personal technology devices for educational purposes such as iPads need to be approved by registering devices with the school (refer to iPad Acceptable Use Policy for details). Inappropriate websites are blocked by the school’s filtering software. Sites such as YouTube, while generally blocked, are available for students to use for educational purposes. All use of the school’s computers and network must be in support of education and research and consistent with the philosophy and educational objectives of Saint Mary’s College High School. Transmission of materials in violation of any state or U.S. organization is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyright laws, threatening or obscene material, or materials protected by trade secret. Use for commercial activities by for-profit institutions is generally not acceptable. Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited.Students will be given an account to use the school’s network. To set up a computer account at Saint Mary’s, a student and his or her parent or guardian must first read and sign the Acceptable Use Policy Agreement. If a user violates any of the provisions contained in the Agreement, his or her account or access privileges may be suspended or terminated and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. All future access could be denied.Computer Network PrivilegesThe use of Saint Mary’s College High School’s network services is a privilege, not a right. Any inappropriate use may result in cancellation of this privilege. The Vice Principal for Student Life determines inappropriate use, takes appropriate action, and decides the consequences. In addition, the Vice Principal for Student Life may close an account or deny access at any time as required and has the right to deny, revoke, or suspend user accounts.Network EtiquetteThe use of and access to an account requires that the student abide by accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:• Privacy–Astudentmustnevergivehisorherusernameandpasswordtoanotherstudent.• Connectivity–Astudentmustneverusethenetworkinsuchawaythatwoulddisrupttheuseofthe

network by others.(Refer to iPad Acceptable Use Policy for additional regulations and details).ServicesSaint Mary’s College High School is not responsible for any damages that the student may suffer while using the network. This includes loss of data from delays or service interruptions caused by a student’s own negligence, errors, or omissions. Use of any information obtained via Saint Mary’s College High School network services is at the student’s own risk. Saint Mary’s College High School is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through network services. (Refer to iPad Acceptable Use Policy for additional regulations and details).

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SecuritySecurity on any computer system is a high priority, especially since the system involves many users. If a student feels that he/she can identify a security problem within the Saint Mary’s College High School network, he/she must notify a faculty or staff member immediately, who will then inform the Librarian or tech support. A student is not to demonstrate the problem to other users. A student should never use another individual’s account. Attempts to log on to the system as any other user may result in cancellation of user privileges. Attempts to log on to the Saint Mary’s College High School network as a network administrator or faculty/staff member will result in immediate cancellation of user privileges and subject the student to further disciplinary action. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with computer systems will be denied access to Saint Mary’s College High School’s network services. (Refer to iPad Acceptable Use Policy for additional regulations and details).Computer VandalismComputer vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges and render the student subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. If warranted, local law enforcement will be contacted. This includes, but is not limited to, contamination, deletion, or reconfiguration of data, or degradation of system performances in any way.8.18 SOCIAL NETWORkS AND SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITESThe terms “social networks” and “social media websites” refer to communicating and sharing information via an online community, often facilitated through websites including, but not limited to, Facebook, MySpace, Shutterfly, Xanga, Vine, Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter. Social media websites also include, but are not limited to, blogs, chat groups, news groups, electronic and bulletin board systems, maintained or edited by students, as well as any other online presence of a student.Students are reminded that any participation in social media, both on and off-campus, should be done responsibly with a mind toward how both the location where one chooses to participate and the content one posts can reflect upon that student, other students at Saint Mary’s, teachers or administrators, and/or the school itself.All existing policies and behavior guidelines that are contained in this handbook extend to a student’s online behavior. Students are cautioned to use good judgment when posting to social networks and social media sites, and are reminded that posting content that is harassing (including “cyber-bullying”), defamatory, obscene, threatening, or that is illegal, is not protected speech, and may result in school discipline including suspension or expulsion. Although the school does not monitor social networks and social media sites, the school reserves the right to discipline students for posted content that is brought to the school’s attention and that violates a provision of this handbook, is illegal, or that otherwise reflects negatively on Saint Mary’s, as determined by school administration.

cHaPter 9: diSciPlinary actionSThere is neither a particular sequence of disciplinary actions, nor should it be assumed that the following disciplinary actions are applied in a progressive manner. Saint Mary’s College High School employs a number of different disciplinary actions, dependent upon the gravity of the incident, which include the following:• WARNING Students are notified that continuing a specific conduct may be cause for other disciplinary action.• DETENTION Students held in violation of school regulations may be assigned to detention. Disciplinary detention

takes precedence over prior commitments in personal schedules (e.g., a job, meetings with teachers, student activities, club meetings, class meetings, drama or athletic practices, or athletic events).

• SUSPENSION A period of suspension can be required for more serious violations of school policies. Students are

ineligible to participate in or attend any school activities while on suspension. Ineligibility may extend beyond the suspension. In all cases of suspension, parents will be notified before the student leaves the school campus. Before any student is re-admitted after a period of suspension, a meeting with the Principal, Vice Principal for Student Life, parent, and student may be required.

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• DISCIPLINARY PROBATION The Vice Principal for Student Life and/or the Principal communicate probation officially to the student

and parent or guardian with a written notice. Students who are placed on disciplinary probation may be excluded from participation in privileges, activities, and/or from the campus for a specified period of time. Re-instatement is dependent upon the observance of the terms of the probation and the decision of the Vice Principal for Student Life. While a student is on disciplinary probation, involvement in any other serious disciplinary problems could result in expulsion from Saint Mary’s.

• ExPuLSION Expulsion signifies the permanent and immediate termination of the student’s status without the

possibility of re-admission to Saint Mary’s.

cHaPter 10: attendance PolicieS and ProcedureS

Saint Mary’s students are expected to attend the full duration of all classes and other required school programs. Unless excused by the Vice Principal for Student Life, students will be subject to disciplinary action for unexcused absence and tardiness. Phone calls will not excuse a student’s tardiness or absence, and do not take the place of an official note from a parent or guardian. (See §10.2.) Parents and guardians indicated on school records are the only people authorized to sign notes.10.1 TARDINESSStudents are allocated three passes for tardiness per term. These passes will allow a student to arrive to school up to 15 minutes late. No note or phone call from a parent or guardian is required for students to use one of their passes. Students who arrive later than 15 minutes to school must present a note from their parent or guardian and a pass will be deducted from the student’s total. The only exception to this rule is an official medical note. Students who run out of passes will be given detention regardless of the reason for tardiness and a parent’s note may be required. A student may be suspended from school after six tardies as well as for each successive tardy. A mandatory meeting with the student’s parent or guardian must take place upon the student’s return to school. Further disciplinary action may occur for chronic tardiness.Tardiness of over 20 minutes counts as one absence for the class.Any student who arrives over 15 minutes into the period may be issued multiple detentions as a late arrival.10.2 ExCuSED ABSENCEIf a student is to be absent for any reason, a parent must telephone the school at (510) 559-6211 before 9:00 a.m. each morning of the absence. An official written note signed by a parent or guardian is required to be turned in to the Main Office on the first morning of the student’s return to school before going to class. An official note cannot be accepted via e-mail or fax.An official note should clearly provide the following:• Student’sname,• Datesofabsence,• Dateofreturn,• Reasonfortheabsence,• Parentorguardiansignature.Generally, illness is the only acceptable reason for an absence. Parents are strongly encouraged to schedule legal, medical, and dental appointments after the end of the official school day or during vacations.Students have the right to make up all assignments, examinations, tests, or other quizzes given during excused absences.Students are required to turn in assignments for any classes they will miss before any planned absence that is the result of a school function (e.g. athletic event, field trip, campus ministry event, fine arts event, student government event). Students must be prepared for class in case the school event is cancelled.

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10.3 uNExCuSED ABSENCEAbsences due to situations other than those described above and absences not excused by a student’s parent or guardian are unexcused. In the case of an unexcused absence, credit will be withheld for class work or tests missed. For unexcused absences, students will not be allowed to make up any assignments or assessments given during their absence.10.4 MAxIMuM ABSENCESBarring extraordinary circumstances, students who miss eight or more days in any term, (including excused absences) may receive no credit for course(s). School activities, (e.g., student government, field trips, athletic and fine arts events) may count toward days missed. Students who miss eight or more days in a term are liable to be dismissed from school.10.5 ABSENCES AND ACTIVITIESAt the discretion of the Vice Principal for Student Life, students absent for more than half the scheduled class periods of any day are not eligible for athletic participation (practice or competition), or student activities that day or evening. If the absence occurs on a Friday the student may not attend or participate in weekend athletic or co-curricular activities. Legitimate appointments are the exception to this rule.10.6 ANTICIPATED ABSENCESWhile not advised, there may be an occasion when a student will know in advance that he/she will be absent. In such cases, the student should present a parent’s note to the Main Office at least two weeks prior to the anticipated absence and before notifying teachers.Students are expected to communicate with teachers regarding an anticipated absence. Students have the responsibility to obtain from their teachers all class and homework assignments missed because of the excused absence. All work must be made up within a reasonable amount of time as agreed upon by the teacher and student.10.7 COLLEGE VISITATIONParents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to use non-school days, Lasallian Days, and Enrichment Week for college visitations, orientations, or activities designed to enhance the student’s opportunity to attend college. In the event that missing class time is unavoidable, parents and guardians must follow these procedures:1. Parents/Guardians must submit a written request for the student’s educational leave at least 10 days

prior to the expected absence. This request should be addressed to the Vice Principal for Student Life and must outline the purpose and itinerary of the trip.

2. Parents/Guardians are to obtain the authorization of the Vice Principal for Student Life for the absence.3. Parents/Guardians assume personal responsibility for arranging with all teachers before the period

of leave to make up any missed academic work.4. The student’s total absences will not exceed the maximum allowed for the semester.10.8 MAkE-uP WORk DuRING ExTENDED ABSENCESExtended absences due to surgery, illness, or other circumstances are sometimes inevitable. Such absences can be a substantial disruption to a student’s progress, especially when the amount of work missed becomes overwhelming upon return to school. Whenever possible, a student should make prior arrangements with all of his or her teachers. If this is not possible, following the steps below should make the experience less disruptive:1. If a student is to be absent one or two days, it is best for him/her to contact a classmate or check

the teacher’s webpage to obtain the homework and assignments to be missed. 2. When a student needs to be absent for more than three days, the parent or guardian should contact

the student’s guidance counselor and student’s teachers by email and request that teachers provide any assignments or study materials via email or the teacher’s website. Any complications should be addressed to the guidance counselor for intervention.

10.9 ILLNESSDuring the school day, a student who is too ill to remain in class is to report to the Main Office. A call will be made to the parent or guardian to pick up the student from the Main Office. Students are not allowed to use their cell phones and obtain permission outside the Main Office. Students may not leave school without authorization from the Main Office. Students will not be allowed to rest in the Main Office.

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10.10 EARLY DISMISSALShould it be necessary for a student to leave before the end of the school day, an off-campus permit must be obtained from the Main Office. Students should submit a signed and dated written request from their parent or guardian to the Main Office and should be sure it includes the reason for the early dismissal. This needs to be submitted before the start of the school day. Upon returning to campus, the student must report to the Main Office. No faxes, phone calls, or emails will be accepted. Only the Principal or the Vice Principal for Student Life can approve a student leaving the school campus during regular school hours with the prior knowledge of the student’s parents. No teacher or other school employee may give a student permission to leave the school premises. Leaving school grounds without an off-campus permit will result in an unexcused absence.

cHaPter 11: counSeling and guidance11.1 COuNSELING SERVICESThe Guidance & Counseling Department at Saint Mary’s College High School is made up of five members: three Guidance Counselors, a Director of College Counseling, and an Educational Specialist. Our Counseling services are designed to support and enhance student development in the realms of academic, social emotional and spiritual areas of adolescent development. This process involves, first providing a road map for each student with the guidelines and benchmarks necessary for him or her to navigate a successful high school career. Along this path, the counselor may mediate and advise the student as he or she makes decisions and choices along this path. Crisis Interventions with school and outside personal may provide the resources needed for a student and their family in times of need. Finally, educational and behavioral scaffolding is provided, through direct instruction, to help the student gain an understanding of his or her learning and/or behavioral sensitivities and develop those skills necessary to address these challenges.Students are assigned a guidance counselor by the first initial of their last name across all grade levels. The student will have this counselor throughout their high school career. This counselor is responsible for monitoring the student’s academic progress and will coordinate the course selection process during the four years of high school. Additionally, this counselor will be the initial contact person for the parent or guardian, teacher, and the Vice Principal for Student Life when problems arise. The framework for the delivery of counseling services is provided at three levels, and is characterized by the frequency of contacts and focus of action needed. The first level applies to all students: All students are scheduled to meet with their guidance counselor once per academic term. During these meeting benchmark standards for academic progress are discussed. Course selection, grade point average, and standardized test scores are the initial topics of discussion. The focus of these meetings is determined by those tasks or concerns, which are age/grade appropriate. If the student wishes more contact with his or her counselor, or with another counselor, the student is encouraged to initiate this process through e-mail, phone message, or a knock on the door.The second level is characterized by some kind of a situational challenge: These counseling meeting tend to be focused upon a specific concern or incident. The counselor may determine that additional contact is needed, for a short time, to help the student cope effectively with the situation. If more long-term counseling is needed, an outside referral will be made and a release of information between the outside agency and the counselor can be established to help facilitate student growth.The third level is characterized by an ongoing, or historical, struggle in the area of academics and or social personal development. All students who arrive at Saint Mary’s College High School with a Psycho-educational Evaluation, or a history of academic struggles, will meet with the Educational Specialist to determine what appropriate accommodations are needed to support student learning. This level of counseling requires frequent contact early in the student’s high school career with the desired outcome being fewer necessary direct contacts as the student comes to understand how he or she learns, what accommodations he or she needs to achieve academic success, and how to advocate for appropriate support.A similar process, of more frequent contact and follow through, may be initiated by the Administration, the family, or counselor with the student, if the student’s behavior merits this type of added support.The rationale for the structure and implementation process of our counseling services is based upon our belief that students benefit from a relationship with a significant adult on an ongoing scheduled basis. A time in which the student can pause, reflect, and share in order to develop a secure sense of self and hone those decisions making skills so necessary for them to navigate their fast paced, and ever changing global community.

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11.2 COLLEGE COUNSELINGIn keeping with its college-preparatory focus, Saint Mary’s College High School offers a full range of college counseling services to its students. The Director of College Counseling maintains and makes available to students the resources necessary to research colleges, take the necessary college admissions tests, apply for financial aid, and seek scholarships. The Director of College Counseling is available during lunch, after school, and by appointment during class hours.During the lower-division years, C-Block is an important part within the college counseling process, as it emphasizes good study skills and careful high school course planning. It fosters the selection of activities that develop leadership, special talents, and dedication to service. In the fall, all freshmen take the EXPLORE test and all sophomores take the PLAN test as an introduction to the standardized testing required of college preparatory students. The College Counseling office also maintains information about summer programs that are suitable for lower-division students. Sophomores will be invited to register for family connection (the college portal) used to help plan, research and familiarize themselves with the college planning process. During the upper-division years, both individually and in groups, juniors and seniors are guided and supported through the many steps involved in applying to colleges and in discerning eventually which institution to attend. C-Block continues to play a key role in the college advising process throughout the junior and senior years. C-Block faculty leaders assist the Director of College Counseling in helping students understand the process of preparing and following through with the college selection and application process. During the fall term, all juniors take the PSAT (on a date determined nationally) and spend at least one C-Block session learning how to understand their scores. In the spring term they spend several of their C-Block sessions gathering information on choosing and visiting colleges, reviewing college entrance requirements, and learning about standardized test requirements. They are invited to meet with the Director of College Counseling each semester. A college information night is scheduled late in the winter term for juniors and their parents. Juniors are encouraged to attend college fairs and other college-related information nights scheduled at the beginning of winter term.During the year, but especially in the fall term, a number of college admissions representatives visit Saint Mary’s campus to speak with interested students. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend some of these presentations, which typically take place during the school day. Seniors are encouraged to attend the information sessions and must sign up via their family connection; juniors are welcomed to attend if room is available. In order to attend, students must obtain the teacher’s permission in advance of the presentation, and all missed assignments must be made up. Students are also encouraged to visit colleges as they prepare to apply to them. (See §10.7 for information about College Visitation.)11.3 ACADEMIC SuPPORT & LEARNING DIFFERENCES As a Lasallian college preparatory high school, we value relationships with our students and recognize that true learning occurs when students feel connected to their teacher. The main focus of our Academic Support program is to assist students with documented learning needs by empowering each student to advocate for his or her needs within a supportive environment. Students who recognize their learning strengths and embrace their learning challenges have better success throughout their academic career. Saint Mary’s College High School follows all guidelines provided by the College Board regarding accommodations and documentation in order to best serve our students with attentional and/or learning disabilities. In an effort to educate the whole person by addressing the needs of all types of learners, Saint Mary’s College High School provides coordination and support services for students with documented needs ranging from Learning Disabilities to medical health conditions. Students who have a mild to moderate documented learning disability are eligible for support both in and out of the classroom setting. The supports are determined by the recommendations provided in the educational assessment, which must be completed by a licensed evaluator. All documentation should be dated within the past three years, and the Academic Support Specialist reserves the right to request an updated assessment. This confidential assessment will become part of the student’s file and must include the following: (1) a clearly stated diagnosis, (2) relevant educational, developmental, and medical history, (3) test results from both cognitive testing and achievement testing, (4) a description of the functional limitations resulting from the disability, and (5) recommended accommodations and a rationale explaining the need for such accommodations.

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Documentation (including medical notes) needs to be submitted to our Academic Support Specialist during the application process. Upon a thorough review of the documentation, the Academic Support Specialist will make arrangements to meet with each incoming student and their parent/guardian to create an Educational Support Plan. These meetings take place annually prior to the start of the school year so that the student can review their courses and set goals for the coming year. It is essential that parents provide this information so our community can best serve the student.

cHaPter 12: camPuS miniStry12.1 A PHILOSOPHICAL RATIONALE FOR CAMPUS MINISTRYThe mission of Campus Ministry is to facilitate and organize experiences that nourish and nurture the spiritual growth of the Saint Mary’s College High School community. The Campus Ministry program reflects and inspired by the Lasallian Core Principles: we recognize the presence of God active in our lives; we aim to live the Gospel message and promote peace, social justice, and social action; we recognize unity within diversity and promote an inclusive community by welcoming all; and we reflect upon and discern our call to holiness. All of these principles are promoted and located within the broader context of a quality education that seeks to empower students with the critical thinking and creative problem solving skills necessary to become future agents of positive change in the world. Our mission is actualized through empowering our community members with the necessary skills and tools to live out the call to witness to the Gospel message.12.2 ALL ARE WELCOMECampus Ministry welcomes participation from and collaborates and coordinates with all of the constituents of the Saint Mary’s College High School community and especially with Lasallian Student Leadership, our executive student council. All are welcome, with special regard and respect for the faith traditions and perspectives that students bring to the community, to participate in any activity sponsored by Campus Ministry. A willingness to learn about the Catholic Christian tradition, a spirit of openness, and a desire to serve with humility are the only requirements.12.3 COMPONENTSOur program is divided into three major components: Justice and Peace Education, Liturgy and Prayer Life, and Retreats and Vocations. Each component is aligned with and integral to the broader mission of the school, our Lasallian Educational Outcomes, the five Lasallian Core Principles, and the three pillars of participation: faith, service, and community. Campus Ministry has a direct relationship with the Religious Studies Department and its curriculum, for the latter addresses foundational Catholic theology in an academic setting, while Campus Ministry provides an opportunity for praxis.12.4 JuSTICE AND PEACE EDuCATION: CAThOLIC LASALLIAN COMMuNITY SERVICE AND IMMERSION ExPERIENCESThrough the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching, Campus Ministry structures activities and opportunities to put into practice Jesus Christ’s call to justice and action. Through Immersion Experiences, Community Christian service, and academic service learning opportunities, our community recognizes our Christian call to look after the needs of others before our own.Our Immersion Experiences are responses to the Gospel call of Jesus to “come and see” (John 1.39) where he dwells in the midst of the less privileged and the marginalized. The immersion programs at Saint Mary’s are transformative, faith-based, cultural, and educational experiences. These Immersion Experiences offer the time and space for a gradual conversion of heart as each participant lives in community and encounters some of the conditions that the less privileged and the marginalized experience day after day.Our Catholic Lasallian Community Service program provides opportunities and encourages students to volunteer for various organizations and projects in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.12.5 LITuRGY AND PRAYER LIFE: LIVING INTERIOR ExPRESSIONS OF SPIRITUALITYFollowing Paul’s instruction (1Thess 5.17) to “pray without ceasing,” our community witnesses to our Catholic Lasallian identity through the regular celebration of the liturgy, the sacraments, and a commitment to prayer.As the work of the people and as the source and summit of our faith, our Eucharistic liturgies and our student-designed and led prayer services express our Catholic Lasallian heritage and diversity while recognizing God’s presence among us.

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Attention to the history of the community of saints, to the rhythms of the liturgical year, and to the diverse cultural expressions of faith is essential in our commitment to realizing the living Catholic Lasallian traditions that our community has inherited.Prayer is our response to God’s action and presence in our lives. God calls and we answer. As such, our community is committed to the regularity of prayer throughout the day and especially at the beginning of each class.12.6 RETREATSRetreat has been an integral part of the Lasallian tradition since its founding in 1680. The Brothers were gathered yearly for an eight-day retreat structured around a series of meditations written by De La Salle. Central to these traditions was the notion that one could not spiritually give of himself if he had not taken the time to develop that inner spirit of faith in reflection upon the experiences of life. As everything is done at Saint Mary’s College High School, the retreat program is inspired by the heritage passed down in the Lasallian tradition.Retreat offers the individual student a chance to consider the role of service, community, relationships, God, spirituality and many more areas as they pertain to the life of the individual student. Freshman and Sophomore students all attend a required, one-day retreat. Junior and Senior students have the option to attend overnight retreats that are scheduled at different times throughout the academic year. Students frequently have mentioned how the interaction between students and adults that occurs within the retreat setting is a very different experience from that which happens on a daily basis at Saint Mary’s. The retreat curriculum has been developed in consort with the religious studies curriculum; it contains, but is not limited to the following retreats:• COMMUNITY – A one-day retreat experience required of all freshman students at Saint Mary’s.

This retreat explores what it means to belong to the Saint Mary’s community, and it allows for the student to dream big about the next four years of their academic, co-curricular, and social life. The Community Retreat is given during August, opening the academic year.

• IDENTITY – A one-day retreat experience required of all sophomore students at Saint Mary’s, and done as a part of the Sophomore Excursion program. The Identity Retreat is given during the Lasallian Days during the second term of the academic year.

• CHOICES – An optional, two-day, one-night retreat experience for junior students at Saint Mary’s. As teenagers, the realm of making personal choices continues to broaden each and every day. The student retreatants will explore the role of choices and decision making in their lives, especially the choices that will face them in subsequent years. There are three sessions of Choices which will be held during each set of Lasallian Days during the academic year.

• JOURNEY – An optional, three-day, two-night retreat experience for senior students at Saint Mary’s. Student retreatants are invited to consider how their life up to this point, their present condition, and how the future will be a journey that includes the need for self-awareness, the loving support of others, and the presence of God in their lives. There are four sessions of Choices which will be held during each set of Lasallian Days during the academic year, and one additional session in May 2012.

Upper-division students may volunteer or be invited to become student retreat leaders for Saint Mary’s retreat program. This requires completion of the retreat leadership workshop and orientation for each retreat on which they will serve. Student retreat leaders are invited to take on the role of big brother or big sister in ministry to their fellow Saint Mary’s students.12.7 VOCATION DISCERNMENT: ALL ARE CALLED TO hOLINESSVocation discernment is recognizing our call to the fullness of Catholic life and to the perfection of charity as a lay single person, a married couple, or as a religious or priest. Vocation retreats are offered in conjunction with De La Salle Institute for those who are discerning their call to holiness.12.8 CONCLUSIONThe hope of Campus Ministry is that students who graduate from Saint Mary’s College High School will have developed spiritual lives that will be sources of strength that they can draw from as they continue to face new challenges in their journeys.

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cHaPter 13: Student goVernment & actiVitieS

Student Government & Activities are an important part of co-curricular activities at school. These programs provide creative opportunities for student leadership and participation in a variety of ways that further school unity and civic responsibility. Student leadership skills are developed and encouraged through participation in various school activities, among which are dances, rallies, liturgies, and community service activities.13.1 STuDENT GOVERNMENTLasallian Student LeadersSaint Mary’s College High School is committed to the principle of student government and acknowledges the value of granting students autonomy in the governance of their affairs as a means of creating a community based on shared purpose, trust, and tradition. Being a part of student government is a privilege, not a right, and teaches students important lessons regarding the proper balance of freedom and responsibility. The Saint Mary’s College High School student council is known as Lasallian Student Leaders (LSL). The goals of LSL include:1) Give students the power to meaningfully lead the school and create a positive school culture; 2) Put some fun and pride into Peralta Park; and 3) Teach the skills required to be a successful leader. Governance StructureLSL is a deliberative assembly that consists of the Executive Council and its Cabinet. The Executive Council consists of eleven elected representatives: one Community President (senior only), three Ministers of Peace and Justice, two Ministers of Communication, two Ministers of Fun, two Ministers of Social Action, and two Ministers of Spiritual Life. The Cabinet consists of 12 elected and appointed class representatives, three from each grade level. In addition, directors and committees are formed under each Executive Council member to help with development, planning, and execution of projects and activities.MeetingsThe LSL Executive Council meets once per week before school or at lunch for leadership training, and once per week during A-Block to review upcoming projects and implement plans for activities and events. ElectionsAny student may run for an LSL office, provided he or she is in good standing with the Saint Mary’s community, as determined by the Vice Principal for Student Life, the student’s guidance counselor, and the LSL Advisors who consist of the Director for Student Leadership, the Director for Student Activities, and the Director for Campus Ministry. Candidates must complete a personal declaration of candidacy and a one-page personal leadership statement. Elections shall be held in April. For freshman, the election process will take place during the first six weeks of the first term, as determined by the LSL advisors.13.2 STuDENT ACTIVITIESThe Student Activities Program is coordinated through the Office of Student Activities with the assistance of the Lasallian Student Leaders (LSL). At their best, student activities are educational and curricular similar to a traditional classroom experience. With committed participation from students, the LSL team continues to develop a successful program focusing on Faith, Service, and Community. All students are encouraged to participate in student activities so as to optimize their education. Participation in Student Activities, including clubs, student government, and performing arts, is a privilege and not a right. Students are expected to act with integrity at all times. Any student who violates the school’s Honor Code or Academic Integrity policies is liable to be suspended from all student activities.13.3 CLuBS AND ACTIVITIESOur Mission Statement and Lasallian Educational Outcomes witness to our commitment to diversity. We believe that our school must be an example of men and women of various cultures, identities, and backgrounds working together to create one, united community. With this goal in mind, Saint Mary’s does not allow or support clubs or organizations that divide the community by ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, or economics. There are opportunities offered throughout the year when we learn from and celebrate the many cultural and social differences that make Saint Mary’s a dynamic and vibrant community. Through our curriculum and programs, we are committed to continually exploring the best ways to integrate various perspectives through literature, the arts, history, and religious studies.

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The following guidelines have been established for student organizations and activities:• AllclubsmustbeapprovedbytheAdministration.• MembershipisopentoallSaintMary’sstudents,withtheexceptionofhonorsocietiesandCircle

SM, which have specific membership requirements.• ThecluboractivityhasanAdministration-approvedfacultysponsorwhoattendsallmeetingsand

functions.• Thecluboractivitydepositsitsfundsinschoolaccountsandfollowsestablishedfinancialprocedures.• Thecluboractivitymayusetheschool’snameforpublic,social,orcommercialactivitieswiththe

permission of the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs.• AllactivitiesareapprovedbytheVicePrincipalforAcademicAffairs.Extensivechangesorunusual

activities must be approved by the Principal.• Allactivitiesmustbesupervisedbyamemberofthefaculty,stafforAdministration.Actionsinwhich

may incur the penalty of suspension or expulsion incur the same penalties whether the infraction happens on campus or off campus.

• Studentsabsentformorethanhalfthescheduledclassperiodsarenoteligibleforathleticparticipation(practice or competition), or co-curricular student activity that day or evening. If the absence occurs on a Friday the student may not attend or participate in weekend co-curricular activities. Legitimate appointments are the exception to this rule.

• Attheconclusionofallactivities,studentsmustarriveatanddepartfromtheeventinatimelymanneror they will not be allowed to attend the next activity.

• IndividualswhohavebeendismissedfromSaintMary’smaynotattendanyschoolfunctions.13.4 SChOOL SPONSORED DANCESSaint Mary’s College High School sponsors several dances during the school year. The following conditions apply:• Dancesheldoncampusarefrom7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.Studentswillbeadmittedtothedanceuntil

8:00 p.m. Drop-off and pick-up areas are at the Posen Street entrance only. Students are expected to have a ride from the dance immediately after the dance.

• SaintMary’sstudentsmustpresenttheirstudentbodyIDcardstobeadmittedtothedance.• SaintMary’sstudentsmayapplytobringaguesttoselecteddances.Theymustobtainaguest

pass from the Director of Student Activities or the school website as instructed in the school announcements. All guests must be approved by the Director of Student Activities in consultation with the Vice Principal for Student Life. Only ninth grade students or older may be invited as guests to Saint Mary’s dances, and all guests must be current high school students (Prom is an exception; no guest over the age of 20 may attend prom). All guests must have current picture identification printed with their date of birth.

• Studentsonacademicordisciplinaryprobationorco-curricularineligibilitymaynotbeallowedtoattend.

• Offensivelanguage,obscenegestures,andsexuallyexplicitorunsafedancingarenotpermitted.• Nooutsidefoodorbeveragesarepermitted.• Allbagsandpursescarriedintothedancemustbeleftatthecoatcheck.13.5 ExPuLSION FROM CO-CuRRICuLAR ACTIVITIESIn the event that Saint Mary’s students or guests do not comply with school behavioral policies (e.g. use of drugs or alcohol, violent or disruptive behavior), they will be asked by the Administrator in charge to leave the school activity. Under these circumstances the procedure will be as follows:1. Parents of the student will be called by the school administrator to inform them of the situation.2. The student will remain under the supervision of the school administrator or campus supervisor until

the situation has been dealt with completely.3. Parents will either pick-up their child and meet with school officials, or the Administrator may designate

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13.6 IDENTIFICATION CARDStudents are issued an identification (ID) card at the beginning of each school year. Students must carry the ID card at all times during the school day and at school events. It must also be carried at school events off-campus. Admission to school activities is free to Saint Mary’s students who show their ID cards. This ID must be presented upon request by any school faculty or staff member. Students without a school ID card may be denied admission to school events. If the ID card is lost, students should report the loss to the Main Office and purchase a replacement.

cHaPter 14: Student atHleteS, SPortSmanSHiP, and integrity

14.1 PROGRAM OFFERINGSThe interscholastic athletic program is an integral part of Saint Mary’s College High School. It holds many educational advantages for those students who elect to participate. The self-discipline required of the students participating in interscholastic competition provides a unique training opportunity not ordinarily available elsewhere in the school community. Participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege and not a right.All interscholastic activities of the school’s athletic department will maintain the ideals and standards inherent in Saint Mary’s College High School mission and philosophy, the North Coast Section (NCS), the Bay Shore Athletic League (BSAL), and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Sports offered are:Fall Sports: Cross Country(August – November) Football Girls Volleyball Girls Tennis Girls Golf CheerleadingWinter Sports: Basketball(November – February) Soccer CheerleadingSpring Sports: Boys Baseball(February – May) Boys Golf Boys Tennis Boys Volleyball Girls Softball Swimming & Diving Track & Field14.2 STuDENT-AThLETES AND SPORTSMANShIPThe essential elements of character building and ethics in Saint Mary’s sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and the following six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character.” It is the duty of school administrators, coaches, parents, and student athletes to promote sportsmanship and foster good character. To promote sportsmanship and foster the development of good character, school sports programs must be conducted in a manner that embraces the academic, social, spiritual, intellectual, and physical development of student-athletes. Saint Mary’s programs are intended to teach positive life skills, instill Christian virtues, and help students become personally successful and socially responsible.Participation in school sports programs is a privilege, not a right. To earn that privilege, student-athletes must abide by the rules and must conduct themselves, on and off the field, as positive role models who exemplify good character. The importance of character, ethics, and sportsmanship must be emphasized in all communications directed to coaches, student-athletes, and their parents. Saint Mary’s believes that education and character development responsibilities must not be compromised to achieve sports performance goals. The school ensures that the academic, social, spiritual, and physical well being of student-athletes are always placed above desires and pressures to win.

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Everyone involved in competition, including parents, spectators, and LSL student-leaders, has a duty to honor the traditions of the sport and to treat all participants with respect. Coaches have a special responsibility to model respectful behavior. They have a duty to demand that their student-athletes refrain from disrespectful conduct. Verbal abuse of opponents or officials, through the use of profane or belligerent language, taunting, and inappropriate celebration are unacceptable in any sports venue and will not be tolerated at Saint Mary’s.Student-Athletes are expected to act with integrity on and off the field of competition. Any student-athlete who violates the school’s Honor Code or Academic Integrity policies is liable to be suspended from interscholastic athletic activity. 14.3 ELIGIBILITYOnly students regularly enrolled in CIF member schools, grade 9-12, shall be permitted to participate in interscholastic competition. Students shall neither participate nor practice on any team if they attain their nineteenth birthday before June 15th of the preceding spring.A student who first enters the ninth grade of any school following his or her completion of the eighth grade in any school, may be eligible for athletic competition during a maximum period of time not to exceed eight semesters. This eligibility must be used during the first eight semesters of attendance at that school or any school. Enrollment and/or attendance for 15 days or more, or participation in one or more inter-school contests, shall count as one of the eight semesters.A student who transfers from one school to another without a change of address from parents or legal guardians must complete an NCS 510 and 206/207/209 transfer form to request eligibility. This rule also applies to students 18 years of age or older, even though they are adults by law. It does not apply to students who have been promoted from elementary or junior high schools at the end of the preceding semester. Questions regarding eligibility should be referred to the Athletic Director. International students of Saint Mary’s interested in participating in athletics should contact the Athletic Director regarding their possible eligibility.14.4 ATTENDANCE REquIREMENTSStudents absent for more than half the scheduled class periods of any day are not eligible for interscholastic participation or student activities that day or evening. If the absence occurs on a Friday, the student’s absence must be reported by the student’s parent and be due to illness or another legitimate personal reason, or the student may not attend or participate in weekend athletic (practice or competition), or other co-curricular activities.14.5 uNIFORM AND EquIPMENT REquIREMENTSAny student-athlete who is issued equipment or uniforms is fully accountable for returning the issued items in good condition. All uniforms must be returned within one week of a student-athlete’s last game. Students and parents will be held financially accountable for any items lost, stolen, or damaged.14.6 MEDICAL REquIREMENTSEach student who participates in any sport must provide evidence of a physical examination by a medical practitioner in order to satisfy CIF, NCS, and Saint Mary’s College High School athletic regulations. Physical examinations are valid for one calendar year.After an injury that requires medical attention, a release in writing must be obtained from a medical doctor before a player may resume participation. This is for the safety and protection of the student-athlete, coach, and school.Football Insurance: Competition in interscholastic football requires additional insurance for the student to be allowed to compete. If a student-athlete’s current insurance policy does not exclude interscholastic football, that student may not be required to carry additional insurance. Saint Mary’s College High School purchases additional insurance for each student who plays football.14.7 TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVELTravel to and from athletic contests other than by school bus, school van, charter bus, or rented vans, requires parental permission. Permission slips are provided for such occasions. The transportation of student-athletes from their homes to game sites is the responsibility of the parent or guardians. Student-athletes may not travel to or from athletic contests with anyone other than school officials unless their parents provide a signed note explicitly permitting them to go home with a particular person.Students on overnight trips must follow all behavioral codes of Saint Mary’s as well as all directives of coaches. Violations of such policies and directives will result in appropriate disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.

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14.8 OuTSIDE COMPETITIONAccording to CIF rules, no student may compete on an outside team while also on a school team in the same sport during the same season. Student-athletes are not obligated to attend any meeting when the sport is not in season or when the student is still a member of another school team. Student-athletes shall request their coaches’ permission to attend organizational meetings of another Saint Mary’s sport, especially if it involves missing a practice time.14.9 GENERAL POLICIESStudent-athletes who need to try out late due to overlapping seasons will be given an equal opportunity to make the team. Any student cut from a team will be given an explanation from the head coach involved.After joining a team, a student-athlete must finish that season before going out for another sport. Any student-athlete who quits a team may not participate in another team’s practice until the season is over for the team that he/she has quitted.Whenever a question arises in a student-athlete’s mind about his or her sport, the player should go to the respective head coach for an answer. If that does not solve the problem or answer the question, the player should then go to the Athletic Director.Student-athletes and their parents are expected to be familiar with and abide by the policies and regulations of the Saint Mary’s College High School Athletic Department. (See §14.11 regarding behavioral expectations of spectators at athletic events.)Students who have prohibited hairstyles or hair colors are ineligible for athletic events and other co-curricular activities.14.10 SuMMER AThLETICSSaint Mary’s College High School does not sponsor any summer athletic teams, nor do such teams receive sanction for these activities from the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), North Coast Section (NCS), or the Bay Shore Athletic League (BSAL).Participation on summer athletic teams is voluntary and private. It is not a requirement for participation on the school’s athletic teams during the regular school year. The school is not responsible for the supervision, transportation, or conduct of these summer athletic activities. The school is not responsible for injuries that occur during summer athletics.Occasionally a Saint Mary’s employee will coach a summer athletic team not affiliated with the school. A Saint Mary’s employee who coaches a summer athletic team does so as his or her own private undertaking and/or as an employee of some agency other than Saint Mary’s College High School.14.11 SPECTATOR CONDuCTSpectators must sit in the bleachers/stands or designated area of the field or gym. Students are asked to participate in the cheering section and cooperate with the Saint Mary’s Cheerleaders. Only the Head Cheerleader or other cheerleaders approved by the Athletic Director may lead any cheers among Saint Mary’s spectators.The following guidelines must be followed by all Saint Mary’s students, parents/guardians, coaches, and guests at interscholastic athletic events:• Cheersshallbepositiveandsupportiveofindividualandteamplay.• Spectatorsshallnotheckle,deride,orverballyabuseaplayerorcoachfromanyathleticteam.• Spectatorsshallnotenterontothefieldorcourtforanyreason.• Artificialnoisemakersofanykindarenotallowedatathleticcompetitions.• Spectatorsshallrespectthedecisionsandjudgmentofthecoachesatalltimes.• Spectatorsarenotallowedtoconfrontanofficial,coach,orplayerbefore,during,orafteranathleticcontest.• Spectatorsarenottothrowanythingontotheplayingsurface.14.12 STuDENT-AThLETE, PARENT, OR GuARDIAN GuIDELINES DOCuMENTAll parents/guardians and student-athletes will receive a Parent or Guardian Guidelines document that must be signed by both the parent or guardian and student-athlete before they start their season. The contract is good for the current academic year and needs only to be signed for that particular sport.

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cHaPter 15: communicationS witH tHe ScHool

15.1 CAMPuS hOuRSCampus hours are 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Any student on campus outside of these hours must be part of an approved and supervised activity.15.2 CALLING ThE SChOOLThe Main Office is open from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on school days and from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on non-school workdays. Telephone messages for students can be accepted only on an emergency basis and only from a parent or guardian or other person listed on the student’s emergency card. The telephone number for the Main Office is (510) 526-9242.15.3 SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE hIGh SChOOL COMMuNICATIONS TEAMThe Saint Mary’s Communications Team oversees “quality control” of all communications with the School’s publics that serve to educate and inform parents, prospective parents, feeder schools, the Diocese, alumni, donors, supporters, friends, the District of San Francisco, and the general public about the identity, life, and mission of Saint Mary’s College High School, as well as about the students and families Saint Mary’s serves. The focus of the Communications Team is the external School community and public relations. The form, format, style, and content of all school communications must reflect the mission, spirit, and hopes of Saint Mary’s.15.4 STuDENT PhOTOGRAPh AND VIDEO RELEASEBy enrolling at Saint Mary’s College High School, all students give implicit permission and authorization to Saint Mary’s and the District of San Francisco, to use any still photograph or video of themselves that is taken or is authorized by a Saint Mary’s College High School staff member for instructional or promotional purposes. By granting permission, parents or guardians release any and all claims for damages for libel, slander, or invasion of right of privacy for the duration of their child’s time as a student at Saint Mary’s.

cHaPter 16: HealtH and Safety16.1 PhYSICAL ExAMINATIONS, hEALTh/EMERGENCY FORMSEvery academic school year, all students must have a current Health/Emergency Form on file with the Office of the Registrar. Physicians must complete and sign the Saint Mary’s Health/Emergency Form only; no substitutions may be made. No facsimiles of physical exams will be accepted. NOTE: Health/Emergency Forms for students are considered valid for one year. Students who do not have a completed Health/Emergency Form that is signed and dated by a physician on file with the Office of the Registrar by the first day of school will be sent home until a current and complete Health/Emergency Form is received. 16.2 EMERGENCY PROCEDuRESEarthquake (American Red Cross & FEMA)1. Follow the directions of the faculty and administration at all times.2. Stay inside, move away from windows, shelves, heavy objects, or furniture.3. Take cover under a table or desk. If there is not a table or desk nearby, sit against an interior wall

away from heavy furniture or other objects that may fall.4. DUCK-COVER-HOLD.5. If outdoors, move to an open space away from buildings and overhead power lines. Lie down or

crouch low to the ground.6. Be aware of dangers that may require repositioning or relocation.7. Once the earthquake stops, fire alarms may sound. If this is the case, follow the evacuation routes

and procedures for a fire.Fire1. Follow the directions of the faculty and administration at all times.2. Leave all personal belongings in the classroom.3. Close all windows and turn off the lights.4. Leave the classroom in a quiet and orderly fashion.

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5. The faculty member is the last person out of the classroom, and must lock the door behind him/herself.

6. Go to the designated gathering area.7. Wait for further instructions from the assigned administrator.8. If it is a false alarm, three long bells will ring.9. If it is not a false alarm, please wait for further instructions from the assigned administrator.Threatening Individuals/Situations1. Follow the direction of the faculty and administration at all times.2. The administration will make the announcement, “This is a lock down. Please secure all windows

and doors”.3. Any student outside is to go directly into a classroom.4. If unable to do so, the student is to lie down on the ground and cover his or her head.5. Remain in the classroom until an administrator notifies the teacher that it is safe to come out.16.3 ACCIDENT FORMSAccident report forms are available in the Main Office. A report must be completed and filed in the Main Office for every accident that occurs on campus or during a school sponsored event.16.4 INSuRANCEThe school insurance plan generally provides some coverage, usually secondary coverage, for students. Details of the coverage are issued to families annually. Insurance forms are available from the attendance office. Additional 24-hour insurance protection is available to students at minimal cost. A special insurance is required of football participants in interscholastic athletics.16.5 CONCuSSIONSA concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a “ding” or a bump on the head can be serious. You can’t see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or can take hours or days to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away.All students participating on a school athletic team must have a signed concussion information form on file.16.6 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITYA wireless telecommunications facility, comprised of cellular towers, is located on the roof of the school gymnasium. Appropriate local governmental approvals have been obtained, and each tower fully complies with applicable federal and state requirements relating to electromagnetic field (EMF) and radioactive field (RF) emissions.Careful consideration was given to the location of the facility, including an assessment of other schools with on-campus wireless telecommunications facilities, and the school believes that the facility poses no health or safety risks to students. Current research on cellular facilities, while not conclusive, shows that tower-mounted cellular antennae do not present a health or safety risk. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which has jurisdiction in this area, states that measurements made near typical cellular and Personal Communications Services (PCS) installations, especially those with tower-mounted antennae, have shown that ground-level power densities are thousands of times less than the FCC’s limits for safe exposure. See the following websites for further information:• http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html#Q16• http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html#Q17

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The California Department of Education has acknowledged an investigation conducted by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which regulates privately-owned telecommunications companies (California Department of Education Wireless Cellular Memorandum, December 1998). This EMF investigation considered the CPUC’s role in mitigating health effects, if any, of RF radiation generated by cellular utilities, and found that scientific studies have not indicated any obvious relationship between prolonged low-level RF radiation exposure to mortality or morbidity (PUC D.95-11-017). Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Federal Communications Commission at (888) CALL-FCC; the California Public Utilities Commission, Telecommunications Division, (415) 703-2782; or via the Internet, at the following websites:• http://www.wireless.fcc.gov/siting• http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/industry/environment/index.htm

cHaPter 17: SerViceS17.1 BuSINESS OFFICEThe Business Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Questions regarding tuition, fees, or tuition assistance should be directed to the Business Office.17.2 LIBRARYThe library is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday.The Saint Mary’s College High School Library provides access to onsite and online information to support the educational, cultural, and informational needs of both the faculty and the student body as a whole. The library media specialist and staff maintain and expand a collection of resources that serves as the campus archive, special collection of materials about Saint John Baptist de La Salle and the De La Salle Brothers, and an efficient school library that serves the student body. The collection supports and enhances the curriculum as defined by the faculty and administration with a special emphasis on charity, social justice, and service. Non-reference materials may be checked out for a two-week period and may be renewed as long as there are no holds on the material. A fine of ten cents per school day will be charged for overdue materials. Students are responsible for lost materials and will be charged the current replacement for each item. Students who abuse library materials may have their library privileges suspended. Students must not have food or drink in the library unless a special event is being held.17.3 OFFICE OF ThE REGISTRARWork PermitsCalifornia State law stipulates that no minor under 18 years of age who is required to attend school shall be allowed to work without a work permit. Students needing work permits should request the necessary form from the Office of the Registrar. Students who have graduated do not need a work permit.TranscriptsThe Registrar will issue only unofficial transcripts to students, parents and, with a parental release on file with the Registrar, to coaches. Transcripts will be official only when sent directly to the agency requiring an official transcript, such as college admissions offices, summer or other enrichment programs, employers, and scholarship programs. Appropriate postage must be supplied by the student.To request a transcript, students must fill out a transcript request form, available from the Office of the Registrar. When applying to colleges and universities, students should first consult with the Director of College Counseling before requesting a transcript for their applications.The school will normally process transcript requests within 5 days; transcript requests requiring other accompanying paperwork will take slightly longer. Students should time their transcript requests accordingly.There is no processing fee for transcripts requested by students currently enrolled in Saint Mary’s College High School or those who have graduated within one year. There is a $5.00 processing fee for all other transcripts.

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cHaPter 18: tuition, feeS, and re-enrollment

Saint Mary’s is an independent, private Catholic school and receives no funding from federal, state, or local governments, or the Diocese of Oakland.18.1 TUITION Tuition per student U.S. Resident ................................................................................ $15,45018.2 NON-REFuNDABLE FEES Registration Fee – Freshman ............................................................ $700 Continuing Registration Fee/Transfer – (Due April 30, 2012) ............ $600 Late Registration Fee* ....................................................................... $700 Capital Improvement Fee (paid over tuition plan) .............................. $500 Graduation Fee (Class of 2012 only – paid over tuition plan) ............ $230 P.E./Health Uniform and Lock Fee ....................................................... $40* Each student must have paid the registration fee and have submitted a signed tuition contract to the Business Office by 5:00 p.m., April 30, 2013 (March 16 for incoming freshmen). If either is outstanding after 5:00 p.m., April 30, 2013 (or for incoming freshmen, March 16), the student will be dropped from enrollment and will need to reapply for entrance. When the student reapplies, the registration fee will increase to $700.18.3 OTHER FEES Returned Check or NSF Fee ............................................................... $25 Late Payment Fee ................................................................................ $25 (Applied every month when there is a past-due balance on tuition account after the payment due date.) Non-Electric Fund Transfer Payment Plan ......................................... $100 (Applies to payment plans utilizing checks or money orders. See §18.4, Payment Plans.) Change in Payment Plan Fee .............................................................. $50 (A change in tuition payment plan after it has been processed by the Business Office will result in a $50

charge to make changes to the plan. This fee must be received in advance of processing the changes.)

18.4 PAYMENT PLANSAnnual Payment PlanAnnual tuition is due June 10, 2013, and is paid directly to Saint Mary’s College High School. The $200 discount is forfeited if payment in full is not received by June 10, 2013. The $200 discount is not available to families receiving financial aid.Semi-annual Payment PlanPayments are due in July 2013 and January 2014. Families will be billed when the payments are due. The payments will be due on the first or the sixteenth depending upon the dates. 10-Month Payment PlanPayments are due monthly beginning July 2013 through April 2014, and are paid by coupon book or automatic deduction. The due date is selected on front page of the tuition contract. Note: An additional $100 fee is assessed with the 10-month payment plan, if using the coupon book, and is due upon submission of the tuition contract.12-Month Payment Plan – (by automatic deduction only, “electronic fund transfer”)Payments are due monthly beginning July 2012 through June 2013. The due date is selected on the front page of the tuition contract.If no due date and/or payment plan is selected, the default will be a 10-Month Payment Plan and/or due date of the first of each month. Please refer to the 2013 -2014 Tuition and Fees Schedule mailed with the tuition contract for additional information and monthly payments.The school does not accept post-dated checks. All checks that are received will be processed by the bank when received regardless of the date on the check.

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18.5 OThER COSTSOther costs not included in tuition and fees include the cost of iPads, books, personal school supplies, upper division retreats, college entrance examinations, athletic sports packs and travel costs, Enrichment Week costs, special events and activity fees, charges for equipment or books that were not returned on time, and the other fees discussed in section 18.2. In most situations, these costs are paid directly by parents/guardians or by the student. In addition, library fines are paid directly to the Librarian. In other situations, costs or charges are posted to the tuition account and invoiced directly by Saint Mary’s to the parent or guardian for payment. For example, Enrichment Week is directly invoiced by the Business Office. All fees are invoiced at the beginning of the month and are due by the last day of the month. Late fees are outlined in section 18.3.18.6 FINANCIAL SuSPENSION AND RELATED COMMuNICATIONParents/guardians are expected to maintain current financial accounts as a condition of their son or daughter’s continuing enrollment. Students with past-due tuition accounts are subject to suspension until the account is paid in full and/or until written financial arrangements have been made with the Business Office. Parents or guardians are encouraged to contact the Business Office directly at (510)559-6250 to make payment arrangements should their account become past-due. After an account has become past-due and written arrangements have not been made with the Business Office, a letter or e-mail will be sent to the physical or e-mail address provided on the tuition contract/registration form, which will require a prompt response. In the event there is still no resolution, the student will be contacted directly by the Business Office and notified of impending suspension. The purpose of this student contact is to confirm that parents have received the correspondence from the Business Office (the student will be given a copy to take home) and to avoid suspension if at all possible.18.7 PRORATION OF TuITIONThe 2013-2014 Tuition Contract applies to the academic school year. No portion of fees or tuition, paid or outstanding, will be refunded or canceled due to student absences and/or withdrawal or dismissal from school.18.8 TUITION ASSISTANCEThe tuition assistance program is intended to help qualified students who, for financial reasons, would not otherwise be able to attend Saint Mary’s. Tuition assistance is given in the form of a grant that reduces the amount of tuition. This grant is only available to reduce tuition and cannot be used to pay for the registration fee, capital improvement fee, graduation fee, or any other fees or charges.An annual application is required for the tuition assistance program. The Private School Aid Service (PSAS) form, used to apply for financial aid, will be mailed to all families of students (that previously received tuition assistance) in January 2014 for the upcoming 2013-14 academic year. If you wish to apply for financial aid, but did not receive an award in the current school year please request a financial aid form from the Business Office. PSAS forms must be submitted by February 3, 2014.18.9 RETuRNING STuDENT REGISTRATIONReturning students are required to re-register annually. A completed registration form, signed tuition contract, and a non-refundable registration fee secure a space for returning students. A late fee is automatically assessed if the registration fee has not been made by the date printed on the tuition contract. The school considers a student withdrawn at the end of the current school year if payment arrangements have not been made or the registration fee is delinquent. For the 2013–2014 academic year, students whose registration fee remains unpaid and/or whose tuition contract is incomplete or has not been received by April 30, 2013 will be dropped. The registration fee is intended to encourage families to meet the specified registration deadline so that families on the waiting list can be given timely consideration.18.10 INTERNATIONAL STuDENTS – TuITIONS & FEESThe tuition and fees for International students must be paid either annually or semiannually. Aforementioned payment plans are not available to international students.Non-Refundable Registration Fee – Freshman $700Non-Refundable Registration Fee – Sophomore, Junior, Senior $600Tuition $22,900Capital Improvement Fee $500Graduation Fee (Class of 2012 only – paid over tuition plan) $230Late Fee (per month) $40

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18.11 ANNuAL FuNDEvery Saint Mary’s family is expected to make a gift to the school’s Annual Fund according to each family’s capability. While tuition provides the primary means by which the school’s operating expenses are funded, it does not cover the true cost of educating the whole child.

cHaPter 19: commuting to ScHoolOne of the attractive features of Saint Mary’s College High School is its location in a clean, safe, and pleasant residential neighborhood. Saint Mary’s wants to maintain a beautiful neighborhood environment we all can enjoy. Saint Mary’s strongly encourages using public transpiration, forming carpools, bicycling, and walking to and from school. Parents and students can visit www.511.org to plan the most efficient route to school using public transportation.19.1 BARTHalf-price BART tickets are available for students in the Business Office. The North Berkeley BART station is a short walk from campus.19.2 AC TRANSITThere are bus stops very close to campus. On school days, AC Transit Bus Route #688 serves Saint Mary’s. The route originates at Grand Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard and ends at the corner of Monterey and Hopkins. For more information about the bus routes please go to www.actransit.org.19.3 BICYCLINGStudents are encouraged to ride bicycles to and from school. Saint Mary’s has bicycle racks for students to park bikes on campus located near Vellesian Hall, behind Frates Hall, and in the Posen Ave. parking lot. Students must provide their own bicycle lock. Bicycle routes and information can be found at www.511.org.19.4 AuTOMOBILESParents and students who drive to school must always respect speed limits and practice safe driving for the sake of our students and our neighborhood. Only students with valid parking permits may park at school.19.5 PARENT COMMuTING, DROP-OFF AND PICk-uP RESPONSIBILITIESParents who drop off or pick up students are expected to drive safely at all times. Moreover, parents are encouraged to consider alternative drop-off locations for students other than at the Posen Street or Albina Avenue entrances. Alternative locations include Hopkins Street (near Monterey Market), California Street, or Monterey Avenue. Using an alternate drop-off/pick-up spot greatly reduces the amount of traffic on Posen Street and Albina Avenue.DROP OFF VIA ALBINA AVENuEParents and students who use Albina Avenue are requested to keep in mind that it is a narrow street and therefore practice caution and prudence at all times. Parents are encouraged not to use Hopkins Court.DROP OFF VIA POSEN STREETParents and students may not enter the Posen Street parking lot for morning drop-off or during the first 20 minutes of school. Parents who drop students off on Posen Street must pull forward, into the drop-off zone. Students who are dropped off in the drop-off zone should use swiftness when exiting the car to keep traffic flowing smoothly. No U-turns are allowed near the drop-off zone.DROP OFF VIA MONTEREY AVENuE (ALL FREShMEN)All freshmen must be dropped off at the Monterey Avenue gate. Parents must pull off of the street into either the drop-off zone in front of the Monterey Avenue gate entrance or into the bus stop. Students who are dropped off in the drop-off zone should be swift when exiting the car to keep traffic flowing smoothly. Please be sure to keep your music off.

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cHaPter 20: Parent PartnerSHiP20.1 PARENT AND SChOOL RELATIONShIPParents are expected to uphold the mission, philosophy, learning outcomes, and policies of Saint Mary’s College High School. As the primary educators of their children, parents are integral, welcome members of the Saint Mary’s community. Education is a joint effort between parents and school. At times parents and the school may disagree over policies, procedures, or decisions, yet at all times the tenor of such disagreements must remain respectful and consistent with Catholic principles. Should a situation arise in which a parent’s behavior is acutely or chronically uncooperative, abusive, disrespectful, or disruptive, the school reserves the right to suspend or expel the parent’s child. Any parent, or other person, who upbraids, insults, abuses, or threatens any teacher, administrator, or staff member of the school or who otherwise disrupts the educational environment may have the incident reported to law enforcement officials.20.2 PARENT ASSOCIATIONThe Parent Association is comprised of all parents and guardians of students attending Saint Mary’s College High School. The purpose of the Association and its Board is to:• PartnerwiththeSaintMary’sstafftoensuretheintellectual,spiritual,social,andphysicalwell-being

of all students,• Partnerforclear,consistentmeansofcommunicationbetweenfamiliesandtheschool,and• FurtherthemissionofSaintMary’sinthecommunityatlarge.20.3 STuDENTS – EIGhTEEN YEARS OLDAll school procedures, policies, and regulations continue to apply to students who are 18 years of age or older as long as they are enrolled at Saint Mary’s College High School. Accordingly, after a student becomes 18 years of age, the school will continue to send all official correspondence regarding the student to his or her parents or guardians.20.4 OuT-OF-TOWN PARENTS AND GuARDIANSParents and guardians who leave town during the school week must notify the Main Office and designate an adult who in their absence is responsible for the welfare of their student in case of an emergency.20.5 OFF-CAMPuS PARTIESThe staff of Saint Mary’s College High School is concerned about alcohol and other drug use by students. With this concern in mind, some guidelines are offered to parents for consideration:• Allpartiesshouldbechaperoned.• Parentsofpartyattendeesshouldcontacthostparents.• Parentsshouldhavethephonenumberandaddressofwherethepartyisbeingheld.• Parentsshouldassurestudentsthat,incaseofunexpectedcircumstances,theycancallforaride

home.• Parentsareadvisedtoinstructteenagersnottohavepartieswhenparentsarenotathome.• Drinkingbyminorsisillegal.• Drugsareillegalsubstances.• Adultsarecriminallyresponsibleiftheyknowinglyallowminorstoconsumealcoholoruseother

drugs.• Drivingunder the influenceofalcoholorotherdrugs isunacceptableandpotentiallydangerous

behavior at any age.While the school is not interested in monitoring the off-campus activities of its students, too often unhealthy behavior at such events has a direct effect on the lives of students at school. For that reason, Saint Mary’s will work in partnership with parents to support their efforts in raising and guiding their children. This partnership may include disciplinary consequences if students are found to be putting themselves or their school peers at risk.

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ScHool information School Mascot Panther School Colors Red and White Enrollment 600

faculty & Staff directoryThe information listed below was submitted on June 15, 2013. Changes and additions will occur throughout the year. All updates are available on the Saint Mary’s College High School’s website at www.saintmaryschs.org under the Contact Us tab. Administration Ext. Email AddressBrother Edmond Larouche, FSC, President 220 elarouche@stmchs.orgPete Imperial, Principal 255 pimperial@stmchs.orgCathy Molinelli, VP for Academic Affairs 249 cmolinelli@stmchs.orgHerman Shum, VP for Student Life 256 hshum@stmchs.orgPeter Boero, Director of Advancement 224 pboero@stmchs.orgLawrence Puck, Admissions & Communications 235 lpuck@stmchs.orgEnglish Ext. Email AddressJennifer Jack (Chair) 425 jjack@stmchs.orgGreg Kelly 218 gkelly@stmchs.orgMary Mendez mmendez@stmchs.orgJames Mullane 418 jmullane@stmchs.orgKimberly Pacatte 205 kpacatte@stmchs.orgJames Spencer 431 jspencer@stmchs.orgJessica Tsou 449 jtsou@stmchs.orgMathematics Ext. Email AddressMichael Henning (Chair) 430 mhenning@stmchs.orgJay Lawson 446 jaylawson@stmchs.orgJoan McManus 239 jmcmanus@stmchs.orgDenis Mohun 416 dmohun@stmchs.orgMike Sommers 415 msommers@stmchs.orgPhilosophy Department Ext. Email AddressCraig Sutphin (Chair) 432 csutphin@stmchs.orgConnor Banks 440 cbanks@stmchs.orgCarla Harkness 247 charkness@stmchs.orgPhysical Education/Health Ext. Email AddressCarla Harkness (Chair) 247 charkness@stmchs.orgKeith Minor 426 kminor@stmchs.orgJames Quach (Trainer) 439 jquach@stmchs.orgReligious Studies Ext. Email AddressBrother David Caretti, FSC (Chair) 257 brotherdavid@stmchs.orgClare McCormick 217 cmccormick@stmchs.orgJeff Mihaly 442 jmihaly@stmchs.orgJoe Palladino 450 jpalladino@stmchs.orgChristopher Trinidad 248 ctrinidad@stmchs.org

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Science Ext. Email AddressJohn Forte (Chair) 244 jforte@stmchs.orgMelissa Graviss 433 mgraviss@stmchs.orgNikki Moffett nmoffett@stmchs.org Myra O’Leary 426 moleary@stmchs.orgSimon Wesley 443 swesly@stmchs.orgSocial Studies Department Ext. Email AddressJeff Rogers (Chair) 412 jrogers@stmchs.orgKate Long 441 klong@stmchs.orgAdolph Bertero 434 abertero@stmchs.orgHunter Huston hhuston@stmchs.orgPete Imperial 255 pimperial@stmchs.orgHerman Shum 256 hshum@stmchs.orgVisual and Performing Arts Department Ext. Email AddressMatt Ferreira (Chair) 236 mferreira@stmchs.org Nives Cediel 212 ncediel@stmchs.orgNumo Jaeger 445 njaeger@stmchs.orgAntone Olivier 411 antoneo@stmchs.orgChristopher Trinidad 248 ctrinidad@stmchs.orgWorld Languages Ext. Email AddressDavid Camarena (Chair) 447 dcamarena@stmchs.orgCatherine Mahoney 429 cmahoney@stmchs.orgAaron Almanza 420 aalmanza@stmchs.orgManny Nodar 218 mnodar@stmchs.orgCounseling Department Ext. Email Address Bruce Halverson (Director) 242 bhalverson@stmchs.org Casey Filson 229 cfilson@stmchs.orgAmy Gonzales 273 agonzales@stmchs.orgAndrea Panlillio – Educational Specialist 281 apanlillio@stmchs.orgSonia Ryan – College Counseling 219 sryan@stmchs.orgAthletic Office Ext. Email Address Greg Kelly, Athletic Director 218 ckelly@stmchs.org Library Ext. Email Address Brian Thomas, Librarian 228 bthomas@stmchs.orgNancy Anderson, Library Assistant 428 nanderson@stmchs.orgSaint Joseph’s Hall (Staff) Ext. Email Address Carol Balding, Registrar 214 cbalding@stmchs.orgColbert Davis, Outdoor Education 213 cdavis@stmchs.orgCarol Lawson, Attendance 211 clawson@stmchs.orgLee Ouellette 255 louellette@stmchs.orgBusiness Office Ext. Email Address Mark Medeiros, Director of Finance 223 mmedeiros@stmchs.org Jennifer Cheng, Accounts Payable 250 jcheng@stmchs.org

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inStitutional HiStoryMILESTONES OF SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL1863 Archbishop Joseph Sadoc Alemany founds Saint Mary’s College and its high school department

on Old Mission Road in San Francisco to educate young men. The cornerstone for the new Catholic school is laid on August 3, 1862. Alemany blesses the new school on July 9, 1863, and classes begin the following month. A State historical plaque marks the site of the campus at the intersection of Mission Street and College Avenue. Several area street names reference the school’s history and the founding Brothers.

1868 At Alemany’s invitation, the De La Salle Christian Brothers take over operation of the failing College, arriving in San Francisco by steamer from New York City via Panama on August 10, 1868. The Brothers establish the new District of San Francisco, joining the American Districts of Baltimore (1845), New York (1848), and New Orleans (1851).

1870 The Brothers establish St. Joseph’s Academy at 5th and Madison near the harbor in Oakland for boys in grades 1-9. The Brothers would also serve in five parish schools in Oakland: St. Anthony’s, St. Mary’s, Sacred Heart, St. Patrick’s, and St. Francis De Sales. Brothers’ schools would be established up and down the Pacific coast in the years that followed.

1889 The College moves across the Bay to larger facilities at 30th and Broadway in Oakland. The new school building, affectionately known as “The Brickpile,” burns in 1894, is damaged by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and burns again in 1918. After the 1894 fire, classes return to the Mission Road site for two years until repairs to the Brickpile were completed.

1903 St. Joseph’s Academy moves to Peralta Park, Berkeley. The school opens August 1 and is housed in the magnificent Peralta Park Hotel built in 1888, referred to by the Brothers as “the Palace.” Peralta Park is a 12.5 acre plot that was part of the original 48,000-acre Spanish land grant of 1820 to Don Luis Maria Peralta.

1927 Having outgrown the Oakland facilities, the high school department separates from Saint Mary’s College and moves to Peralta Park in Berkeley and the newly-built 51,000 square foot De La Salle Hall. The College moves the next year (1928) to Moraga and the venerable old “Brickpile” school building in Oakland is demolished. College alumni placed a bronze plaque at the site at 3093 Broadway and Hawthorne in 1959.

1946 The south tower of The Palace burns in a spectacular fire and the top two floors have to be razed.1948 The gymnasium is erected, later named in honor of Brother Ivan Carleton, FSC (1939-1966).1956 St. Joseph’s Hall is built to house the high school and junior high school boarding students and

the school library.1959 The Palace is completely razed and Cronin Hall is completed to house the grammar school.

The building is named for Leo Cronin, AFSC (1905-1975), teacher. Vellesian Hall is built on the banks of Codornices Creek as lodging for campus workers. Brother Vellesian Mallon, FSC was the President of the High School when it moved to Peralta Park.

1969 St. Joseph’s Academy grammar school moves to Mont La Salle, Napa, and becomes a residence school for boys in grades five through eight. The boarding department for grammar, junior high, and high school students at Peralta Park is closed after sixty-six years.

1973 De La Salle Hall, built in 1927, is razed as an earthquake hazard and a campus Master Plan is created. The new track is installed, unique for its three-point configuration and as the first all-weather high school track in the area.

1977 The Student Center is completed, named for Brother Aloysius Shea, FSC (1906-1980), teacher and administrator at Saint Mary’s from 1936 to 1966.

1978 The Brothers’ Residence is completed as part of the campus Master Plan.1986 The new science and math classroom building is completed, named in honor of donor Harold

B. Murphy, ’41, and teachers Brother Timothy Diener, FSC, and Brother Eugene Ward, FSC.1995 Saint Mary’s welcomes young women to its freshman and sophomore classes in its first year of

coeducation. The gymnasium extension with its new auditorium theatre is completed as part of the Sharing the Spirit campaign for coeducation.

2002 Frates Memorial Hall opens, providing eight new classrooms and an amphitheater, gift of Dr. and Mrs. Frank E. Frates, Jr., ’27 and donors to the Creating Futures campaign.

2007 Saint Mary’s celebrates 80 years at the Peralta Park campus.2008 Saint Mary’s celebrates the 145th anniversary of its founding.2009 The new Thomas M. Brady Park track and field complex is dedicated on January 9, 2009.2013 Saint Mary’s marks its Sesquicentennial Year.

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Monday Schedule 50-min classes - 9:00 am Start8:00 – 8:55 Faculty Collaboration9:00 – 9:50 Period 1 9:55 – 10:55 Period 2/+10 Min Announcements10:55 – 11:10 Break 11:15 – 12:05 Period 3 12:05 – 12:45 Lunch12:50 – 1:40 Period 4 1:45 – 2:35 Period 5 2:40 – 3:20 A Block Tuesday Schedule 60-minute classes8:00 – 9:00 Period 19:05 – 10:15 Period 2/+10 Min Announcements10:15 –10:30 Break10:35 – 11:35 Period 5 11:35 – 12:15 Lunch12:20 – 1:20 Period 3 1:25 – 2:25 Period 4 2:30 – 3:15 A Block Wednesday Schedule 60-minute classes8:00 – 9:00 Period 19:05 – 10:15 Period 2/+10 Min Announcements10:15 –10:30 Break10:35 – 11:35 Period 4 11:35 – 12:15 Lunch12:20 – 1:20 Period 51:25 – 2:25 Period 3 2:30 – 3:15 A Block Thursday Schedule 60-minute classes8:00 – 9:00 Period 19:05 – 10:15 Period 2/+10 Min Announcements10:15 –10:30 Break10:35 – 11:35 Period 5 11:35 – 12:15 Lunch12:20 – 1:20 Period 3 1:25 – 2:25 Period 4 2:30 – 3:15 A Block

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Friday Schedule 50-minute classes - 9:00 am Start8:00 – 8:55 Faculty Collaboration 9:00 – 9:50 Period 1 9:55 –10:55 Period 2/+10 Min Announcements10:55 – 11:10 Break 11:15 – 12:05 Period 3 12:05 – 12:45 Lunch12:50 – 1:40 Period 41:45 – 2:35 Period 5 2:40 – 3:20 A Block Short Assembly/C-Block Fridays 45-Min Classes8:00 – 8:55 Faculty Collaboration 9:00 – 9:45 Period 19:50 – 10:45 Period 2/+10 Min Announcements 10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:05 – 11:40 Short Assembly/C-Block 11:45 – 12:30 Period 3 12:30 – 1:10 Lunch1:15 – 2:00 Period 4 2:05 – 2:50 Period 5 2:55 – 3:30 A Block Special Event/Liturgy Schedule 45-Min Classes (Moves As Needed)8:00 – 8:30 Prep Period (Liturgy Preparation)8:35 – 9:20 Period 19:25 – 10:20 Period 2/+10 Min Announcements10:20 – 11:25 Liturgy/Assembly11:25– 11:40 Break 11:45 – 12:30 Period X 12:30 – 1:10 Lunch1:15 – 2:00 Period X 2:05 – 2:50 Period X 2:55 – 3:30 A Block Midweek Assembly Schedule 50-min Classes, 50-min Assembly8:00 – 8:50 Period 18:55 – 9:55 Period 2 & 10 min Announcements9:55 – 10:10 Break10:15 – 11:05 Assembly11:10 – 12:00 Period X12:00 – 12:40 Lunch12:45 – 1:35 Period X1:40 – 2:30 Period X2:35 – 3:15 A-Block