maur hill – mount academyhandbook approved by board on september 20, 2013 maur hill – mount...

Handbook approved by board on September 20, 2013

Maur Hill – Mount Academy Student Handbook

2019 – 2020

A Maur Hill-Mount Academy student should be an individual who can be trusted. The student uses Catholic values, the Gospels, and the Rule of St. Benedict to guide his/her life. The student should always show respect to his/her fellow students as well as faculty and staff. The student is responsible for appropriate behavior and appearance on or off campus, remembering he/she represents Maur Hill-Mount Academy at all times.

RevisedSeptember20,2013

Mission Statement

Maur Hill-Mount Academy is a Catholic, international, college preparatory school

educating young men and women in the Benedictine tradition.

Contact Information

Mr.PhilBaniewicz,President.................................................................................................................philb@mh-ma.comMrs.MonikaKing,Principal..................................................................................................................mking@mh-ma.comMr.DickHunninghake,AssistantPrincipal/AthleticDirector..................................rhunninghake@mh-ma.comMr.AnneFaucett,AdmissionsDirector..........................................................................................afaucett@mh-ma.comMr.MikeMcGuire,ResidencyDirector........................................................................................mmcguire@mh-ma.comTelephoneNumbers:SchoolOffice(913)367-5482School Fax (913) 367-5096 Dorm Office Phones Howard Hall First Floor (913) 367-5482 ext 132 Howard Hall Second Floor (913) 367-5482 ext 138 St. Leo's Hall First Floor (913) 367-5482 ext 108 Residency Director (913) 367-5482 ext 137 1000 Green Street Atchison, Kansas 66002-3078 E-mail - [email protected] Web site - www.mh-ma.com

The policies and guidelines set forth in this Student Handbook are subject to revision by the administration of Maur Hill-Mount Academy without previous or written notice.

Nondiscrimination Policy Maur Hill-Mount Academy admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin and gender.

RevisedSeptember20,2013

Benedictine Core Values

Jesus Christ We believe in the love of Jesus Christ and the faith revealed to, and handed down by, the Roman Catholic Church to grow in a

relationship with Jesus by using the gifts of faith and reason to see and do things the way God does. “The love of Christ must come before all else.” RB 4:21

Community We believe in service to the common good, respect for the individual, virtuous friendship, and the Beatitudes to demonstrate good

will, humility, trust, accountability, justice, faithfulness, obedience, peace, and discipleship. “They should each try to be the first to show respect to the other.” RB 72:4

Conversion of Life We believe conversatio, a commitment to personal conversion or growth, positively transforms life to pursue continual self-

improvement, seeking the truth each day, joyfully beginning again and again, and hoping in God. “Your way of acting should be different from the world’s way.” RB 4:20

Love of Learning We believe rigorous scholarship in the liberal arts, rooted in the monastic tradition, leads to the discovery of truth to strive for wisdom

lived in responsible awareness of oneself, family, society, nature, and God. “We intend to establish a school for the Lord’s service.” RB P:45

Listening We believe seeking counsel and listening should lead to wise resolution and action to engage all members of the community on

important matters so leaders make good decisions. “Call the whole community together and explain what the business is; and after hearing the advice, ponder it and follow the wiser

course.” RB 3:1-2

Excellence Through Virtue Webelievethatadailydisciplineandpracticeofvirtueleadstolearning,freedom,andgreatnesstopersonallystrivefor

excellenceinallthings,practicingcardinalandtheologicalvirtuesuntiltheybecomehabit.“ThatinallthingsGodmaybeglorified.”RB57:9

Hospitality We pledge to uphold the dignity of every human person from the beginning of life to its natural end to be open to the multitude of

persons in the human family, God’s greatest treasure and our greatest resource. “No one is to pursue what is judged best for oneself, but instead, what is better for someone else.” RB 72:7

Stability We believe in a commitment to one’s vocation in a daily rhythm of life following St. Benedict and St. Scholastica to develop a

balanced way of life and love for the people and place along with fidelity to its traditions. “Never swerving from his instructions, we share in the sufferings of Christ to also share in his kingdom.” RB P:50

Stewardship We believe the Lord God made all things and called them good to care for creation and the goods of this place, our time, talent, and

treasure, as gifts from God. “Regard all utensils and goods as sacred vessels of the altar.” RB 31:10

Prayer and Work We believe our Ora et Labora cooperates in God’s plan to make all things new, to always be in conversation with God through prayer

and value the dignity of all work and human activity. “We believe that the divine presence is everywhere. . . They live by the labor of their own hands.” RB 19:1-48:8


Maur Hill-Academy Faculty 2019 – 2020

Campus Minister ...................................................................... Ms. Sarah Wise ([email protected])

Communication and Media .......................................... Mrs. Kristy Sumpter ([email protected])

Counselor ............................................................. Ms. Whitney McGinnis ([email protected])

English Language Arts ..................................... Ms. Jacqueline Grindinger ([email protected])

ESL ................................................................... Mrs. Addrianne Raplinger ([email protected])

Fine Arts ...................................................................................................................................... Art ......................................................................... Mrs. Kristy Sumpter ([email protected]) Music ...................................................................... Mrs. Laura Walter ([email protected]) Drama ................................................................................ Mrs. Erin Wolf ([email protected])

Library Media/Resource ........................................................ Mr. Frank Guido ([email protected])

Math ........................................................................................... Mr. Luke Noll ([email protected]) Ms. Catherine Rea ([email protected]) Mr. Stan Purdy ([email protected]) Ms. Sarah Wise ([email protected])

Physical Education .......................................................... Mr. Brandon Wilkes([email protected])

Sacramental Minister ..................................................... Fr. Jay Kythe, OSB ([email protected])

Sciences ................................................................................ Mr. Todd Miller ([email protected]) Mrs. Sara Noll ([email protected])

Social Sciences .................................................................... Brad Kunecke ([email protected])

Mrs. Rachel Miller ([email protected])

SLT (Structured Learning Time) ....................................... Mr. Christian Ryan ([email protected])

Theology/Campus Ministry .................................. Sr. Molly Brockwell, OSB ([email protected]) Mr. Manuel Hernandez ([email protected]) Br. Placidus Lee, OSB ([email protected])

World Language ............................................................. Mr. John Newman ([email protected])

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Maur Hill-Mount Academy Board of Directors

2018 – 2019

Mrs. Sandy Sampson ‘77, Chairperson Ms. Kathy Kohler ‘77, Vice-Chairperson

Mrs. Cathy Paolucci ‘76, Secretary Mr. Kevin McDermed, Treasurer

Mr. Skip Miller ‘83, Ex Officio Chair

Abbot James Albers, OSB Mrs. Jan Clements-Miller ‘76

Mr. Billie Ellis ‘69 Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB

Sr. Maria Heppler, ‘64 OSB Mr. Joe Koechner

Mr. John Kuckelman ‘90 Mr. Charles Lukens ‘86

Sr. Helen Mueting, OSB Mr. Dan Pombo ‘88

Dr. Melinda Pregont ‘05 Mr. David Rindom ‘73 Ms. Carol Rogers ‘67 Mr. Jim Slattery ‘66

Ms. Theresa Worman ‘89

Live the Faith, Pursue the Truth,

Strive for Excellence!


As a parent, who do I contact when . . . ?

Ø When do I contact a teacher? Contact your student’s Teacher through school email or through the school office when you have questions about academic performance, grade on a progress report or report card, issues regarding classroom activities, or homework. (All email addresses are on our website, www.mh-ma.com.)

Ø When do I contact the counselor?

Contact the Counselor (Ms. Whitney McGinnis) through her email or through the school office when you have information about your student that may impact placement or schedules, classroom performance, academic assistance, or co-curricular participation, e.g., long-term illness, family difficulties, etc. You should contact her when planning college visits if your son/daughter is a junior or senior or you have questions about ACT or SAT testing.

Ø Which school official do I see when I have a question about…?

§ Contact the Office Manager (Mrs. Abby Kesinger) when calling in your student as absent or tardy, when your student has a doctor’s appointment during the school day, or when your student is taking medication. (Medication must be turned in to the school office.)

§ Contact the Business Manager (Mrs. Debbie Schneider) when you have a question about your tuition or lunch fees.

§ Contact the Principal (Mrs. Monika King) when you have questions about grades, semester exams, attendance, and classroom issues (after speaking with the classroom teacher involved).

§ Contact the Assistant Principal (Mr. Richard Hunninghake) when you have questions about athletic and co-curricular (non-athletic) programs, issues regarding the enforcement of the student code of discipline and dress, student behavior at school-sponsored events, and issues surrounding athletic department affairs. Please note that all concerns about your student’s participation in inter-scholastic team events should first be brought to the attention of the coach.

§ Contact the Director of Admissions (Mrs. Anne Faucett) when you have a question about student enrollment, financial aid, and the student withdrawal process.

§ Contact the Director of Residency (Mr. Mike McGuire) when you have a question about a boarder coming to your home for a visit or for anything involving our boarders.

§ Contact the President (Mr. Phil Baniewicz) when you have a question about the Board of Directors, the overall direction and vision of the school, or development.

§ Contact the Sacramental Minister (Fr. Jay Kythe) when you have a need for the Sacraments and spiritual advice.

§ Contact the Campus Minister (Mr. Manuel Hernandez and Ms. Sarah Wise) when you have a question about retreats, school liturgies, campus ministry, youth activities, or community service.

§ Contact the Co-Chairs of House System (Ms. Whitney McGinnis and Ms. Sarah Wise) if you have questions about the House System.


Table of Contents

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Absences/Attendance..............................................................................................................................10OverviewofKansasLawandMaurHill-MountAcademyPolicy............................................................................................10AbsencePolicy.....................................................................................................................................................................................................10Appointments/EarlyDismissal..............................................................................................................................................................10CollegeVisitation...........................................................................................................................................................................................10ExtracurricularActivities..........................................................................................................................................................................11ExtendedAbsences........................................................................................................................................................................................11FamilyVacations............................................................................................................................................................................................11FinalExams......................................................................................................................................................................................................11Illness...................................................................................................................................................................................................................12MaximumAbsencesAllowed.....................................................................................................................................................................12UnexcusedAbsence.......................................................................................................................................................................................12

TardyPolicy..........................................................................................................................................................................................................12BeginningoftheSchoolDay.....................................................................................................................................................................12TardytoClassOtherthanBeginningoftheSchoolDay..............................................................................................................13

Academics.....................................................................................................................................................13AcademicAssistance(ILT,MLT,SLT)......................................................................................................................................................13AcademicProbationorFailure...................................................................................................................................................................13ClassSchedules....................................................................................................................................................................................................13CollegeCreditCourses.....................................................................................................................................................................................13CollegeSelectionandPost-graduatePlanning....................................................................................................................................13Curriculum.............................................................................................................................................................................................................14Homeschool/Part-timestudents..........................................................................................................................................................14

DeficientCredits..................................................................................................................................................................................................14Finals.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................14Grades.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................14ParentGradeChecks/PowerSchool.......................................................................................................................................................14

GradePointAverage.........................................................................................................................................................................................14GraduationRequirements.............................................................................................................................................................................15Homework.............................................................................................................................................................................................................15HomeworkduetoVacations/PlannedAbsences.............................................................................................................................15MissedHomeworkDuetoIllnessorExcusedAbsence..................................................................................................................15

HonorRoll..............................................................................................................................................................................................................15NationalHonorSociety....................................................................................................................................................................................15ReplacementCredits.........................................................................................................................................................................................15TOEFL/ACT/SATTesting...............................................................................................................................................................................15TranscriptofCredits.........................................................................................................................................................................................16TranslatorPolicy................................................................................................................................................................................................16ValedictorianandSalutatorian....................................................................................................................................................................16Vo-TechEnrollment..........................................................................................................................................................................................16

Accreditation/Memberships................................................................................................................16

Activities.......................................................................................................................................................16ActivitiesEligibility...........................................................................................................................................................................................16Activities’Spectators........................................................................................................................................................................................17Extra-curricularActivities.............................................................................................................................................................................17Admissions.....................................................................................................................................................17AdmissionsPolicy..............................................................................................................................................................................................17

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AdmissionsStatus..............................................................................................................................................................................................17

Campus Ministry.......................................................................................................................................18AllSchoolMasses................................................................................................................................................................................................18Retreats...................................................................................................................................................................................................................18Stewardship(Service)Requirements......................................................................................................................................................18

Code of Conduct.......................................................................................................................................18Alcoholandotherdrugs..................................................................................................................................................................................18Consequences...................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Bullying....................................................................................................................................................................................................................19Prevention.........................................................................................................................................................................................................19Procedures........................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Discipline................................................................................................................................................................................................................20DetentionPeriod............................................................................................................................................................................................20ExpulsionfromSchool.................................................................................................................................................................................20In-SchoolSuspension....................................................................................................................................................................................20Off-CampusBehavior...................................................................................................................................................................................20OutofSchoolSuspension............................................................................................................................................................................20TeacherDetention.........................................................................................................................................................................................20

DisciplineBoard..................................................................................................................................................................................................21DisciplinaryProbation................................................................................................................................................................................21

HonestyinAcademicWork...........................................................................................................................................................................21Language.................................................................................................................................................................................................................21Searches..................................................................................................................................................................................................................21Stealing....................................................................................................................................................................................................................21StudentPregnancy.............................................................................................................................................................................................22Policy....................................................................................................................................................................................................................22

Tobacco....................................................................................................................................................................................................................22Electroniccigarettesandrelatedproducts.......................................................................................................................................22

WeaponsandOtherContraband................................................................................................................................................................22

General..........................................................................................................................................................22Bookbagsandbackpacks..............................................................................................................................................................................22Building...................................................................................................................................................................................................................22Cafeteria..................................................................................................................................................................................................................23FoodDeliveries................................................................................................................................................................................................23SeniorsandLunch.........................................................................................................................................................................................23UnderclassmenandLunch.........................................................................................................................................................................23

CarsandOtherMotorizedVehiclesonCampus.................................................................................................................................23EmergencySafetyInterventions................................................................................................................................................................23UserAgreement..............................................................................................................................................................................................25

FieldTrips..............................................................................................................................................................................................................25FinancialObligations........................................................................................................................................................................................26Fire,SmokeAlarms............................................................................................................................................................................................26Fire,Tornado,CrisisDrills.............................................................................................................................................................................26Internet/ComputerNetwork.......................................................................................................................................................................26Library/CommonRooms/Hallway...........................................................................................................................................................26LostandFound....................................................................................................................................................................................................26LostProperty........................................................................................................................................................................................................27RecklessDriving..................................................................................................................................................................................................27Telephones.............................................................................................................................................................................................................27Textbooks...............................................................................................................................................................................................................27

Health............................................................................................................................................................27

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HealthPolicies......................................................................................................................................................................................................27HealthRecords................................................................................................................................................................................................27MedicationsatSchool..................................................................................................................................................................................28Concussions:.....................................................................................................................................................................................................28CommunicableDiseases:............................................................................................................................................................................28

Student Leadership...................................................................................................................................28HouseSystem.......................................................................................................................................................................................................28ExecutiveBoard..............................................................................................................................................................................................28HeadBoyandHeadGirl..............................................................................................................................................................................28HouseCaptains................................................................................................................................................................................................28FamilyLeaders................................................................................................................................................................................................28

HouseCup..............................................................................................................................................................................................................28

Parent Life....................................................................................................................................................29Confidentiality......................................................................................................................................................................................................29ParentalCustody.................................................................................................................................................................................................29ParentsClub..........................................................................................................................................................................................................29Parent/TeacherConferences.......................................................................................................................................................................29ResidentialRequirement................................................................................................................................................................................29Home-SchoolCommunication.....................................................................................................................................................................29Email....................................................................................................................................................................................................................29FacebookandTwitter..................................................................................................................................................................................29Telephone..........................................................................................................................................................................................................29Textcaster..........................................................................................................................................................................................................29

Weather...................................................................................................................................................................................................................30

Student Life..................................................................................................................................................30BringYourOwnDevice(BYOD)..................................................................................................................................................................30Dormitories...........................................................................................................................................................................................................30DressCode.............................................................................................................................................................................................................30Males....................................................................................................................................................................................................................30Females...............................................................................................................................................................................................................31Grooming...........................................................................................................................................................................................................32SpecialDays......................................................................................................................................................................................................32

Dances......................................................................................................................................................................................................................32Gymnasium/JohnFlynnAthleticCenterUse.......................................................................................................................................33Hall,Lockers,Locks...........................................................................................................................................................................................33Hideout....................................................................................................................................................................................................................33InternationalStudents.....................................................................................................................................................................................33SchoolSocialEvents..........................................................................................................................................................................................33StudentPlanner...................................................................................................................................................................................................33StudentOrientation...........................................................................................................................................................................................33VisitingStudents.................................................................................................................................................................................................34Yearbooks...............................................................................................................................................................................................................34

Residential Life............................................................................................................................................34CalendarVacations(Thanksgiving,Christmas,SpringBreak,Easter)...................................................................................34CheckoutGuidelines.........................................................................................................................................................................................34ClosedWeekends................................................................................................................................................................................................35OffCampusCheck-out:....................................................................................................................................................................................35ResidencyDisciplineBoard...........................................................................................................................................................................35SeniorsandGraduation...................................................................................................................................................................................35Transportation.....................................................................................................................................................................................................35Vehicles....................................................................................................................................................................................................................36

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Absences/Attendance OverviewofKansasLawandMaurHill-MountAcademyPolicy

ThecompulsoryeducationlawofKansasrequiresstudentstobeinschooleverydayunlessexcusedbytheadministrationandisexplicitinitsdefinitionofvalidexcusesformissingschool.Beingabsentforsuchreasonsasvacations,sportingeventsandactivitieswherethestudentisnotaparticipant,shoppingorbaby-sittingisnotacceptable.Ifitisabsolutelyunavoidable,thenparentsshouldfollowthepre-arrangedabsencepolicylistedbelow.

Parentsareremindedthatabsences,whetherexcusedornot,handicapthestudent,imposeaburdenonteacherswhomustdealwithspecialassignments,make-upsandspecialinstruction,andhinderthenormalprogressoftheentireclass.Toobtainthemaximumbenefitfromaschool,studentsareexpectedtobepunctualandregularinattendance.

Theschoolshalltakeattendancedailyandmaintainarecordofallabsencesandtardies.Parentsshouldcontacttheschoolpriortoanabsenceortardyandrequestthattheirchildbeexcusedthatday.TheResidencyDirectorwillcontacttheofficeaboutboarderswhoareabsent.Ifaboarderparentdesireshis/herchildtomissanyacademicclasses,heorshemustcontactaschooladministrator,aswellastheresidencecenterinadvance.Theschool,however,retainstherighttodeterminewhichabsencesandtardinesswillbeexcused,whichwillnot,andappropriateconsequencesforunexcusedabsences.Parentalapprovalofanabsencedoesnotnecessarilymaketheabsenceanexcusedabsence.

AbsencePolicyIfastudentisgoingtobeabsentforanypartoftheday,parentsmustcontacttheofficeat367-5482nolaterthan8:30a.m.oneachdayofabsence.Ifaparentdoesnotcallin,theschoolwillattempttocontacttheparentstoverifythewhereaboutsofthestudent.Wewillbestrictlyenforcingtheattendancepolicyaslisted:Theprimarypurposeofbeingabsentisforpersonalillnessordeathandemergencywithinthefamily.Absencesforotherreasonsmusthaveadvanceapproval.Promptandregularattendanceateveryscheduledclassandapprovedactivityisconsideredtheresponsibilityofthestudent.StudentsarerequiredtoattendalltheirscheduledclassesandIndependentLearningTimes.Excessabsencestoclassescouldresultinnocreditgivenforthatcourse.

Appointments/EarlyDismissalStudentsmusthaveapermissionslipfromtheofficetoleaveclassorschool.1) Parentsmustcallthefrontofficeat367-5482toallowthestudenttobeissuedapermissionslip.2) Atthetimeofdismissal,thestudentmustsignoutwiththefrontoffice.3) Upontheirreturntoschool,thestudentmustpresentwrittendocumentationfromthe

appointmentinorderfortheirabsencetobeexcused.4) Nowrittennoteswillbeacceptedforearlydismissal.5) AstudentwhomustleaveschoolduetoillnessorotheremergencyMUSTcheckoutthroughthe

frontoffice.Theparent/guardianwillbecalledwhowillthengivepermissionforthestudenttoleaveschool.Uponreturn,thestudentisrequiredtogothroughthesameprocedureasforadmissionfollowinganabsence.

CollegeVisitationJuniorswillbeallowedtwodaysofexcusedabsencesforacollegevisit.Seniorswillbeallowedthreedays.Otherabsencesduetoacollegevisitationmaybeconsideredtobeunexcused.AllcollegevisitsmustbecompletedbyApril1forjuniorsandMay1forseniors.Studentsseekinganexcusedabsenceforcollegevisitationarerequiredtocomplywiththefollowingorbeconsideredasunexcused:

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1) Supplyawrittenstatementfromthecollegetobevisitedthatacknowledgesthestudent’supcomingvisitation.Thisstatementistobepresentedtothecounseloratleastoneweekpriortothevisitation.Itistobewrittenonletterheadstationeryorprovideotherverificationfromthecollegetobevisitedandstatethedateofthevisitation.

2) Noexcessiveabsencesforthesemesterinwhichthevisitationistotakeplace.3) Visitsmaynotoccuronadayofanallschoolevent(testing,retreats,servicedays,etc.)orduring

themonthofDecember.Thisalsoholdstrueondaysbeforeorafteraschoolcalendarvacationorextendedweekend.

4) Theschoolcalendarprovidesforextendedweekendsthroughtheschoolyear.Studentsareencouragedtoschedulecollegevisitsduringthesetimessoastoeliminatetheneedtointerruptasstudent’slearningprocess.

5) Parentalwrittenpermissionisrequired.6) Obtainacollegevisitationsheetandhaveteacherssignindicatingworktobemadeup.Thisform

mustbereturnedtothecounseloratleasttwodayspriortothevisitforapproval.

ExtracurricularActivitiesSchoolrelatedabsences(i.e.sport/activitycompetitionsandfieldtrips)donotapplytotheattendancerecord.Studentsareexpectedtoreporttoschoolontimeeverydayregardlessoftheextracurricularactivitiesinwhichtheyparticipatedthenightbeforeunlessgivenspecialpermissionfromtheadministration.

ExtendedAbsencesExtensionsmaybegrantedbytheadministrationforthefollowingreasons:1) Astudentisabsentforfive(5)ormoreconsecutiveschooldaysforthesamemedicalreason.A

doctormustverifythediagnosis.2) Astudentisabsentforseven(7)ormoredaysforthesamemedicalproblemorcondition(i.e.

surgeries,repeatedhospitalization,etc.)3) Astudentisabsentfive(5)ormoreconsecutivedaysforafamilyemergency.Theparentand

administrationwilldiscusstheemergencyandtheadministrationwillhavethefinaldecisiononthevalidityofthereason.

Allextensionsandthelengthofthoseextensionsarecontingentuponthejudgmentoftheadministration.

FamilyVacationsVacationsarediscouragedduringtheschoolyear.Attimes,circumstancescallforstudentstoaccompanytheirfamilyontripsduringtheschooltime.Withspecialrequestfromtheparents,thedaysmissedmaybeusedasvacationtimewiththefamilybutitmusthavetheadministration’sadvancedapproval.Theschoolcalendarprovidesforextendedweekendsthroughtheschoolyear.Parentsareencouragedtoscheduletripsorfamilyoutingsduringthesetimessoastoeliminatetheneedtointerruptastudent’slearningprocess.Missedassignmentsarethestudent’sresponsibility.Teachersarenotrequiredtogivemake-uptestsorassignmentsforabsencesduetovacations.Noassignmentwillbegiveninanticipationofthevacation.Thisalsoholdstrueondaysbeforeorafteraschoolcalendarvacationorextendedweekends.Westronglyrecommendthatstudentsbepresenteachdayinordertogetthebesteducationwecanofferasaschoolandcommittedstaff.

FinalExamsNostudentwillbeallowedtotakefinalsearlyexceptfordocumentedillnessordeathinthefamily.Vacationsarenotexcused.Theunexcusedabsenceguidelineswillapply.Ifthereareanyquestions,studentsandparentsmustvisitwiththeadministration.

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IllnessOrdinarily,absencesduetotheillnessofastudentwillbeexcused.Theschool,however,reservestherighttodismissanystudentwhen,intheopinionoftheadministration,theseabsenceshavebecomesoexcessiveastojeopardizetheformationofChristianleadershiporacademicgrowthofthestudent.

MaximumAbsencesAllowedAstudent’sabsencefromtheclassroomlearningexperiencedisruptsthecontinuityofthestudent’sinstructionalprogress.Thebenefitsofclassroominstructionincludeclassdiscussions,teacherpresentations,andstudentcollaborationandparticipation.Manyofthebenefitsarelostduringextendedabsencesandcannotbeentirelyregainedevenbyafter-schoolinstruction.Thus,schoolattendanceisnecessaryandMaurHill-MountAcademyrequiresregularattendanceincompliancewithstatelaw.

TheStateofKansasexpectsschoolstohaveanattendancerateabove90%.ByKansasStatute72-1111,allchildrenbetweentheagesof7and18arerequiredtoattendschoolonaregularbasis.Furthermore,KansasStatute72-1113requiresschooladministratorstoreporttoSRSortheCountyAttorneystudentswhoareinexcusablyabsentfromschoolforallorasignificantpartofthree(3)consecutiveschooldays,orfive(5)schooldaysinasemester,orseven(7)schooldaysinayear,whicheveroccursfirst. Theadministrationisresponsiblefordeterminingwhetheranabsence/tardyisexcusedorunexcused.Anyworkmissedordueislefttothediscretionoftheteachers’policyofwhenitwouldbedueuponthereturnofthestudent.Studentsshouldunderstandthatattendanceinschoolisarequirementforattendanceatorparticipationinanyextra-curricularactivity.Studentsmustbeinattendancealldaytoparticipateinanyextra-curricularactivities(Thereareexceptionstothisrulesuchasfieldtrips,collegevisitsanddoctor/dentistappointments.FinalapprovalforeligibilityforthispolicywillbegrantedbyAdministrationatMaurHill-MountAcademy.MaurHill-MountAcademywillfollowallKansasDepartmentofHealthandEnvironmentguidelinesforthepurposeofschoolattendanceandactivityparticipation.

UnexcusedAbsenceTheschoolretainstherighttodeterminewhichabsencesandtardinesswillbeexcusedandwhichwillnot.Parentalapprovalofanabsencedoesnotnecessarilymaketheabsenceanexcusedabsence.Missedassignmentsarethestudent’sresponsibility.Teachersarenotrequiredtogivemake-uptestsorassignmentsforunexcusedabsences.Noassignmentwillbegiveninanticipationoftheunexcusedabsence.

TardyPolicyStudentsareexpectedtobeontimetoschoolandtotheirclasses.Promptnessisanimportantvaluethathasmanylife-longimplicationsandnaturalconsequences.

BeginningoftheSchoolDayAstudentistardywhenheorshefailstobeinclasswhenschoolbeginsfortheday.Studentslatetoschoolmustgotothefrontofficeandreceiveanadmitslip.Whenastudentistardy,thestudenthasthefollowingoptions:1) Excusedtardy–Onlymedicalordentalappointments,verifiedbyanotefromthedoctor’soffice,

countasanexcusedtardy.2) Unexcusedtardy–Allotherreasonswillbeconsideredunexcused.Thisincludes,butisnotlimited

to,cartrouble,oversleeping,stoppedbyatrain,orwitnessinganaccident.Levelone:Whenastudenthasreachedamaximumoffive(5)firsthourtardinessinasemester,thestudentwillreceivea30-minuteworkdetail.Leveltwo:Afterbeingtardyfive(5)timesinasemester,thestudentwillreceiveaone(1)hourworkdetailforeverytwo(2)subsequentfirsthourtardyfortheremainderofthesemester.

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Levelthree:Afterbeingtardyten(10)timesinasemester,aparentconferencemaybeheld.Astudentmaybeputonacontractafterfrequenttardiness.

3) Missing20minutesofclassisconsideredanabsencesotheunexcusedabsencepolicywilltakeeffectwhenastudentarrivesafter20minutesofschoolbeginning.

TardytoClassOtherthanBeginningoftheSchoolDayAstudentistardywhenheorshefailstobeinclasswhentheclassbeginsasisdeterminedbytheteacher.Theteacheroftheclassinwhichthestudentistardywilldealwiththelateness.Excessiveclasstardinessmayleadtoadditionaldisciplinaryactionatteacheroradministratordiscretion.

Academics AcademicAssistance(ILT,MLT,SLT)

ILT,MLT,andSLTaredescribedasIndividualLearningTime,MandatoryLearningTime,andStructuredLearningTime.HerewewilllumpthemasAcademicAssistance.AcademicAssistanceisavailabletostudentsthroughoutthecourseoftheschooldayduringtheirILT.TeachersandparentsmayassignstudentstoattendAcademicAssistanceintheformofMLToraSLT.Studentsmayalsoattendwithoutbeingassignedbyateacherorparent.BeforeandafterschoolarealwaystimesavailableforAcademicAssistanceandwillbegivenpriorityoverextra-curricularactivities.

AcademicProbationorFailureStudentsareplacedonprobationwhenitisdeterminedbytheadministrationtheyarenotworkingtotheirpotential.Thisprobationarystatuswillbereviewedattheendofeachquarter.Thisreviewwillresultinoneofthefollowingactions:removalfromprobation,continuationofprobation,ordismissal.AstudentwhoreceivesthreeormoreFgradesinanysemester,whohasaG.P.A.below1.75,orwhoisinviolationofhisorheracademicprobationmaybedismissed.

ClassSchedulesMaurHill-MountAcademyholdspre-enrollmenteachspring.Atthestartofeachsemesterclasschangeswillbemadeonlywhenitisdeemedtobeinthebestinterestofthestudent.Studentswantingtomakeclasschangesneedtopickupaforminthecounselor’soffice.Anychangesneedtobediscussedwiththecounselorinconsultationwithteachersandparents.Nostudent-initiatedchangewillbeallowedafterthefirstweekofeachsemester.

CollegeCreditCoursesStudentswitha3.25cumulativeGPAorwithteacherpermissionmayenrollincoursestaughtthroughBenedictineCollege(BC)forAdvanceCollegeCredit(ACC)atMaurHill-MountAcademyorBC’scampus.Thesecoursesrequireadditionalfeessuchasenrollment,tuitionandthepurchaseorrentalofbooks.StudentsneedwrittenpermissionfromparentsinordertodropanACCclass.Somecoursesmayhaveenrollmentmaximums,whichmaypreventsomestudentsfrombeingabletoenroll.Intheeventthattherearemorestudentsinterestedinaclassthanwhatenrollmentallows,studentGPAandpriorcourseswillbetakenintoconsideration.

CollegeSelectionandPost-graduatePlanningCollegerepresentativesvisittheschoolregularlyduringlunchorafterschool.Theirarrivaltimesareannouncedandposted.Iftherepresentativearrivesduringschooltimestudentsmustbepassingallclassesandhaveawrittennotefromtheirclassroomteacherorfromthecounselortoattend.RepresentativesoftheArmedServicesalsovisitstudentsintheschool.Materialsfrommanyschoolsaremadeavailableinthecounselor’soffice.

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CurriculumCourseselectioncanbefoundintheProgramofStudies,postedonourwebsite.Curriculumtaughtintheclassroomshelpstudentstobecomecollegeandcareerready.

Homeschool/Part-timestudentsStudentswhoattendourschoolonaparttime(lessthan7hours)orhomeschooledbasisareunabletoreceiveaMaurHill-MountAcademydiploma.Studentsareabletowalkatgraduationreceivingtheirhomeschooldiplomaatthattime.Duetothenatureofourcurriculum,graduatingseniorsfallingunderthiscategorywillonlybeabletoreceiveawardsforACT,SAT,andsubjects.

DeficientCreditsDeficientcreditsmaybeearnedthroughonlinecoursesviaGreenbush.Thestudentandparentsareresponsibleforthecostandcompletionofthecourse.Teachersareavailableforassistancewiththecoursebutarenotdirectlyresponsibleforcompletionandgrade.Visitthecounselorfortheoptionsavailable.Thesecreditscannotbeusedtogainathletic/activityeligibilityinthefollowingsemester.

FinalsSemesterfinalsaregivenattheendofthefirstandsecondsemestersforeachcoursetaken.Thesefinalsarecumulativebaseduponthecourseworkcompletedthroughoutthatsemester.

GradesGradesaregivenineachclass.Attheendofthesemester,PowerSchoolwillshowthefinalgradesandparentsarefreetoprintthem.Parentsmayrequestahardcopyreportcardtobesenttothemfromtheschool.Internationalboardingstudentswillhavegradesemailedtothem.TranscriptsandaccesstoPowerSchoolmaybewithheldfromanystudentnotmeetingtheirfinancialobligationstotheschool.AstudentisexpectedtoworkforthehighestgradecommensuratewithhisorherGod-givengiftsandtalents.Notonlydoesastudentexperiencetheprideandsatisfactionthatcomeswithworkingtoone’spotential,butstudentswhorealizeahighlevelofacademicachievementhavemanymoreoptionsopentothemwhentheybegintheprocessofchoosingacollegeoruniversity.Finalsemestergradesaretheonlygradesthatgoonastudent’spermanenttranscript.

ParentGradeChecks/PowerSchoolParentsmaycheckontheirstudent’sprogressonlineatPowerSchool,https://mh-ma.powerschool.com/public/.Ourteachersdotheirbesttokeepgradescurrent.Whileweencourageparentstocheckontheirstudent’sprogress,wealsocautionparentsagainstcheckingtoooften,aschangesarenotmadedaily.Pleasenote,viathesyllabusprovided,howeachteachergrades.Initialuseridsandpasswordswillbeprovidedfollowingregistration.Neartheendofeachsemester,PowerSchoolmaybeclosedforviewingforthosestudentsnotmeetingfinancialobligationstotheschool.

GradePointAverageMaurHill-MountAcademyfiguresGPAona4.0system.Thefollowingchartindicatesthenumberofpointsreceivedforregularandcollege/APlevelcourses:

College/APLevel4.254.003.503.253.002.502.252.001.501.251.00

Honors/RegularClasses4.003.753.253.002.752.252.001.751.251.000.75

GradingScaleA=94–100 B+=87–89 C+=77–79 D+=67–69 F=59andbelowA-=90–93 B=84–86 C=74–76 D=64–66 B-=80–83 C-=70–73 D-=60-63

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GraduationRequirementsRefertotheProgramofStudiesfoundattheMaurHill-MountAcademywebsite.

HomeworkHomeworkisanessentialpartoftheacademicprocess,andnotcompletingsuchworkontimeisunacceptable.Teachersmayrequirestudentsmissinghomeworktoremainafterschooland/ortoattendMLTorSLT.

HomeworkduetoVacations/PlannedAbsencesTheschoolcalendarprovidesforextendedweekendsthroughtheschoolyear.Parentsareencouragedtoscheduletripsorfamilyoutingsduringthesetimessoastoeliminatetheneedtointerruptastudent’slearningprocess.Missedassignmentsarethestudent’sresponsibility.Teachersarenotrequiredtogivemake-uptestsorassignmentsforabsencesduetovacations.Noassignmentwillbegiveninanticipationofthevacation.Westronglyrecommendthatstudentsbepresenteachdayinordertogetthebesteducationwecanofferasaschoolandcommittedstaff.

MissedHomeworkDuetoIllnessorExcusedAbsenceStudentswhoareabsentduetoillnesswillbeprovidedsufficienttimetomakeupanyworkmissed.Studentsneedtogetwiththeirteacherstodiscusswhenitemsmissedwillbedue.Studentswillneedtoturninanypre-assignedworkupontheirarrivalbacktoschool.StudentsarealsoaskedtogotoGoogleClassroomintheirabsencestoattempttokeepupwhileabsent.Thiswillhelptheminthelongrun,especiallyforalengthyabsence.

HonorRollThosewitha4.0GPAforthegradingperiodreceiveDistinguishedHonors.Thosewitha3.5orabovereceivePrincipal’sHonors,andthosebetween3.25-3.49receiveHighHonors.Agradeof“F”orhavinganincompletepreventsastudentfrombeingonthehonorroll.Areleasewillbesenttothelocalpaper.Parentsnotwantingtheirchild’snamereleasedmustnotifytheschoolinwritingbySeptember1st.

NationalHonorSocietyInductionintotheNationalHonorSociety(NHS)isanhonorthatthefacultyaccordsthosestudentswhohavedemonstratedscholarship,service,leadershipandcharacter.TheminimumrequirementsforconsiderationareacumulativeGPAof3.5,noD’sorF’sand25servicehours.

ReplacementCreditsStudentsmaynottakecorecurriculumcourses,departmentcoursesrequiredforgraduation,fromotherschoolswhileenrolledatMaurHill-MountAcademy.Manystudentswishtogetahead,butoftenthesummercoursesoron-linecoursesdonothavethedepththatattendingaregularclassroomsettingwouldprovidethestudent.IfthereisavalidreasonforastudentneedingtotakeacorecurriculumcourseotherthanatMaurHill-MountAcademy,thismustbeapprovedbytheprincipalbeforeenrollmentinthecourse.Failuretodosowillresultinthecourse(credit)notbeingaccepted.

TOEFL/ACT/SATTestingStudentswillberesponsibleforregisteringthemselvesbeforethedeadlinetotaketheTOEFL(TestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage)testonlineforoneofthedatesscheduledatourtestingsite.ThosetakingtheTOEFLtestwillbegroupedtogetheronthedatesselected.Failingtoregisterbeforethedeadlinefortheselectedtestingdatewillresultinthestudenthavingtowaitforthenexttestingopportunity.RegistrationfortheACTandtheSATtestswillfollowthesameprocedure.

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TranscriptofCreditsSeniortranscriptofcreditswillbesenttocollegesuponrequestofthestudent,ifthestudentisingoodfinancialstanding.Twocopieswillbemailedwithoutcharge;foreachadditionalcopyafeeof$5willbecharged.Toacquiretranscripts,studentsneedtogothroughtheirParchmentaccount.

TranslatorPolicy Any device/app/website with the capability to translate may NOT be used for testing and quizzing though there are exceptions as some recognized standardized tests allow their use. Many translators have the Internet and the capability to save information.

Translators, to a point, can also be a hindrance to the student’s use of English. By not being allowed to use translators at every opportunity, we are forcing the student’s to practice and work on their fluency and grammar in regards to English.

ValedictorianandSalutatorianValedictorianandSalutatorianwillbeannouncedattheseniorawardsnightandatgraduation.Thefollowingcriteriamustbemetforconsiderationforvaledictorianandsalutatorian.TheymustcompletetheKansasRegentsScholarsCurriculumrequirementsforgraduation,haveaGPAof3.9orhigher,andhaveanACTscoreof24orhigheroraSATscoreof1090orhigher.Therecipientsmustbestudentsingoodstanding,whichincludesgooddiscipline,positiveinvolvementinschoolactivitiesandpromotionofapositiveschoolclimate.

Vo-TechEnrollmentIn-districtstudentseniorsarepermittedtoscheduleclassesattheNortheastKansasAreaVocationalTechnicalCollege.ThisisdoneinconsultationwiththeCounselorinthespringoftheprecedingyear.ThesestudentstakerequiredclassesatMaurHill-MountAcademy.

Accreditation/Memberships MaurHill-MountAcademyisaccreditedthroughthefollowingorganizations:

• AdvancED,NorthCentralAssociation,CommissiononAccreditationandSchoolImprovement• KansasDepartmentofEducation• CommissionofInternationalandTrans-RegionalAccreditation• NationalCatholicEducationAssociation• SecondarySchoolAdmissionsTestBoard• SmallBoardingSchoolAssociation• CatholicBoardingSchoolsAssociation

Activities ActivitiesEligibility

Anystudentwhoparticipatesinanyextra-curricularactivitymustmaintainscholasticeligibility.AnystudentreceivinganForfailingtomaintainagradepointaverageofatleast2.00willbeissuedaneligibilitywarning.Studentswillonlyhaveone-weekofaprobationperiodtoimprovetheirgrade/average.Ifastudentthenfailstoraisehis/hergrade/averagetotherequiredlevel,he/shewillbeineligibleforparticipationforoneweek.Ineligiblestudentswillbeevaluatedweeklytoensuresatisfactoryprogress.Nofurtherprobationperiodswillbeallowed.Duringthistimeofineligibility,thestudentwillpractice,butnotsuitup,compete,ormissclassesforextra-curricularactivity.StudentsmustfollowtheAbsence/Attendancepolicyinthefrontofthishandbooktoparticipateinanyextra-curricularactivitiesonthatday.Familycommitments,suchasafuneral,willbeconsideredonan

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individualbasis.Astudentwholeavesschoolduetoillnesswillnotbeallowedtoparticipateinextra-curricularactivitiesthatday.MaurHill–MountAcademyisamemberoftheKansasStateHighSchoolActivitiesAssociation(KSHSAA)andabidesbyitsguidelines.Accordingtotheseregulationsastudentwhoisunderpenaltyofsuspensionorwhosecharacterorconductbringsdiscredittotheschoolortothestudent,asdeterminedbytheadministrativeteam,isnotingoodstanding,whichincludesgooddiscipline,positiveinvolvementinschoolactivitiesandpromotionofapositiveschoolclimateandisineligibleforaperiodoftimeasspecifiedbytheadministrativeteam.Anystudentchargedwithillegalactivitywillbeineligibletoparticipateinathleticcontestsandpractices,alongwithschoolactivities(i.e.schoolsocialevents,dances,housecompetitions,attendanceatschool/sportingevents,oranythingbeyondthedailyacademicday)untilthematterisfullyresolved,includingpenalty(i.e.periodofdetention,fine,courtcosts)andspecialconditionofprobation(i.e.restitution,communityservice,counseling,etc.).Dependingontheseverityoftheactivityandafterareviewbythedisciplineboard(DisciplineBoardp.21),theineligibilitymaybeextendedordismissalfromteam,club,orschoolmayresult.Thedisciplineboardreservestherighttoreinstateastudentforparticipationinpracticesandschoolactivitiesshoulditbewarranted.Eachstudentisresponsiblefornotifyingtheschoolofanyandallsituationsthatwouldaffecteligibilityundertheabovestandards.Ifthestudentdoesnotnotifytheschoolofthesituationpriortotheschool’sdiscovery,thenthestudentshallbedeemedineligibleforparticipationinathleticcontestsandschoolactivities(i.e.schoolsocialevents,dances,housecompetitions,oranythingbeyondthedailyacademicday)untilreviewbythedisciplineboard.

Activities’SpectatorsRule#52oftheKSHSAArequiresschoolstoworkdiligentlytocreateanatmosphereofgoodsportsmanshipandcitizenshipatallactivities.Thesestatementsaretobeguidelinesforall:1) Becourteoustoall.2) Knowtherules,abideby,andrespecttheofficials’decisions.3) Winwithcharacterandlosewithdignity.4) Displayappreciationforgoodperformanceregardlessoftheactivity.5) Exerciseself-controlandreflectpositivelyuponyourself,youractivityandyourschool.6) Permitonlypositivebehaviortoreflectonyourschoolanditsactivities.

Extra-curricularActivitiesAvarietyofextra-curricularactivitiesareavailableforstudentsattendingMaurHill-MountAcademy.Studentsmaynotbedismissedearlytoattendextra-curricularactivitiesthatarenotsponsoredbytheschool;theunexcusedguidelineswillbefollowed.

Admissions AdmissionsPolicy

Theadministrationreservestherighttoapproveordenyadmissionorre-enrollmenttoastudentforanyreasonatthesolediscretionofMaurHill-MountAcademyadministration.Thisincludesastudentwhosefeesandtuitioncontractisindefault.InquiriesonthismattershouldbedirectedtotheAdmissionsorBusinessOffice.

AdmissionsStatusStudentswhoapplyforadmissiontoMaurHill-MountAcademywillbeevaluatedforplacement.Theadministrationwillmakethefinaldecisionuponvariouscriteria,whichmayincludebutisnotlimitedto:aninterview,studentportfolio,achievementtestsoranyotherinformalcurriculumassessmentsadministeredbytheschool.

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Campus Ministry AllSchoolMasses

MaurHill-MountAcademyisacommunityoffaith,definedbyourcommunionwithChristandHisChurch.Religiousformationisanintegralpartofourmissionasaschool.Toencouragespiritualgrowthamongourstudents,faculty,andstaff,AllSchoolMasseswillbeheldweeklyandallstudentsarerequiredtoattend.BoardersoncampusduringtheweekendparticipateinMass.Otherreligiousservices(retreats,prayers,communionservices,Biblestudies)areincludedthroughthereligiondepartmentandMaurHill-MountAcademycampusministry.Studentsareencouragedtobecomeinvolvedinallfacetsofreligiousactivities.

RetreatsEverystudentatMaurHill-MountAcademywillattendanall-schoolretreatatthebeginningofeachsemester.TheseretreatswillbeanintegralparttobuildingastrongercommunityandfaithlifeatMaurHill-MountAcademy.Wewillalsoprovideanadditionalretreatforeachclass.

Stewardship(Service)RequirementsStewardshipisthegivingofyourtime,talent,andtreasureforthehelpofothers.Ourgoalisforstudentstoputtheirfaithintoactionbyusingtheirtimeandtalenttodoactsofservice,acceptingnothinginreturn.Adeeplymeaningfulserviceteachesstewardshipwhileservicehoursaredoinghourstojustcompletearequirement.Studentswillreceiveinformationconcerningstewardshipatthebeginningofeachschoolyearandinformationconcerningtheuseoftheirtimeandtalentsoverthesummerpriortoschoolbeingdismissed.

Code of Conduct Alcoholandotherdrugs

Maur Hill – Mount Academy observes Kansas and federal laws as well as Atchison city ordinances regarding the use of tobacco, drugs, and alcoholic beverages. (All laws prohibit the use of tobacco by those under 18 and the use of alcohol for those less than 21 years of age.) Furthermore, MH-MA will not tolerate the use, possession, distribution, buying, or selling of alcohol, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, or the misuse of prescription or nonprescription drugs on school grounds, at school functions, school sponsored events, or inter-scholastic events. ConsequencesFirst Offense

1. Thestudentwillbesubjecttoamandatoryoutofschoolsuspensionbetweenthree(3)andten(10)days,orthepossibilityofexpulsion.

2. Thestudentmustsubmittoadrugscreen,attheexpenseofthestudent,parentorguardian.Additionally,thestudentmustcompleteaprogramatanapproveddrugoralcoholtreatmentcenter.Thestudentmaybeaskedtoparticipateinanapproveddrug/alcoholawarenessprogramandacertificateofcompletionprovidedtotheschool.Futurerandomtestingofthestudentfordrugsand/oralcoholmayberequiredattheexpenseofthestudent,parentorguardian.

3. Ifthestudentparticipatesinschoolactivities,thestudentwillbesuspendedforatotalof25%ofthecontestsand/oractivitiesinwhichthestudentiscurrentlyinvolved.Ifthestudentisnotparticipatinginasportoractivityduringtheseasoninwhichtheviolationoccurs,thestudent’ssuspensionwillbeginonthefirstdayoftheseasoninwhichthenextactivityinwhichhe/sheparticipatesisheld.

4. Fordrugviolationsunderthispolicy,thestudentwillnotbeeligibletopracticeorparticipateinanywaywiththeactivityuntilacleandrugscreenhasbeenreceivedbytheschool,andtheschoolhasreceivedverificationthataninitialassessmenthasbeencompletedbyanapprovedtreatmentcenter.Thepurposeofthisprovisionistoensurethatthestudentisnotimpairedbyanysubstancewhileparticipatinginpracticesoractivities.

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Second Offense 1. Theconsequencesunderitems1&2forthe1stoffensenotedabovewillbeineffect.2. Thestudentwillbesuspendedforanentireseasonand/oractivity.Iftheseasonhasalready

started,thenthesuspensionwillcarryovertothenextactivityinwhichthestudentparticipatesuntilthetotalsuspensionequalsonefullseason.

3. Theconsequenceunderitem4for1stoffensenotedabovewillonceagainbeinaffect.Third Offense

1. Theconsequencesunderitems1&2forthe1stoffensenotedabovewillbeineffect.2. Thestudentwillbenolongerbeeligibletoparticipateinanysportoractivityforremainderof

thestudent’scareeratMaurHill-MountAcademy.

Maur Hill – Mount Academy reserves the right to conduct drug and alcohol screenings as it deems necessary and at a cost to the student. Refusal to take the test when asked will be an admission of guilt and consequences will be assigned accordingly. Canine searches of school buildings, vehicles parked on campus and school property may also occur without notice.

BullyingMaur Hill-Mount Academy is committed to providing a Catholic, faith-filled environment for all students, employees, volunteers and patrons in which Christ-like behaviors are ever present. Recognizing that all men and women are created in the image and likeness of God (Gen 1:26-27), we strive to treat every person with the love of Christ, bearing witness to our baptismal call (Jn 13:34-35). This Catholic environment that we seek to build will be free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. If any such behaviors do occur, it will be dealt with effectively in a Christ-like way. “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional gesture or threat creating an intimidating environment for a student, staff member, or parent toward a student or by any student, staff member, or parent toward a staff member that substantially interferes with the education process or substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the school. A parent is defined to include a guardian, custodian, or other person with authority to act on behalf of a child. A staff member means any person employed by the school. (HB 2261) Harassment, intimidation or bullying can take many forms including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendos, demeaning comments, drawing cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, or other written, verbal or physical actions. “Intentional acts” refers to the individual’s choice to engage in the act rather than the ultimate impact of the action(s). Counseling, corrective discipline, and/or referral to law enforcement will be used to change the behavior of the perpetrator and remediate the impact on the victim. This includes appropriate intervention(s), restoration of a positive, Christ-like environment, and support for victims and others impacted by the violation. False reports of or retaliation for reporting harassment, intimidation or bullying also constitute violations of this policy.

Prevention1) Maur Hill-Mount Academy will communicate with all students, employees, volunteers, and patrons that

bullying behaviors will not be tolerated. 2) Bully prevention lessons will be taught regularly through counseling and classroom activities. 3) School rules are posted and students/parents will sign a behavior contract. Religion classes will support the

teachings of Jesus and Christ-like behaviors.

Procedures1) Report of incident is made to a trusted adult. 2) The incident is reviewed and appropriate measures are taken to correct the situation. 3) Each incident will be monitored to ensure repeat offenses do not occur. 4) If an incident reoccurs, measures taken are at the discretion of the school ‘s disciplinary committee and/or

principal.

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DisciplineDisciplinewillbeintheformofdemerits.Allstudentsarerequiredtocarryademeritcardandpresentittoastaffmemberuponrequest.Failuretopresentademeritcardwillresultinanautomaticdetentionanddemeritsbeingrecordedonthestudent’scard.Lostcardswillbereplacedbyacardatthenetlevelandsufferthoseconsequences.Damageddemeritcardswillbereplacedwithoutchargeifremnantsarebroughtinandonedemeritwillbeassessedagainstthestudentfromwheretheywereleftoff.Studentsareonlyallowedthisoptiononce.Ifastudentdamagesasecondone,theyarebumpedtothenextcardandsufferthoseconsequences.Thedemeritsystemisanexcellenttoolforparentstomonitortheirstudent’sbehavior;parentsareencouragedtomonitordemeritsclosely.Onedemeritwillbegivenformostoffenses,suchasdresscodeviolation,tardiness,non-shaving,etc.MorethanonedemeritcanbegivenatatimeiftheoffensewarrantsorotherinappropriatebehaviororconductunbecomingastudentinaCatholicschool.Everyfivedemeritswillresultina30-minuteworkdetailafterschool.Eachcardcompletedincreasestheamountofworkdetailby30-minutes.Afterthethirdcardaparentconferencemaybeheld.Astudentmaybeputonacontractafterfrequentcardshavebeensubmitted.Some offenses will warrant an automatic detention and more serious offenses will be given a SLT or out-of-school suspension/work detail or a hearing before the discipline board.

DetentionPeriodDetentionisgenerallyaworkdetailafterschool.Detentionwillbeheldforviolationsofschoolrules.Moreseriousviolationswillresultinotherconsequencestobedeterminedasneeded.

ExpulsionfromSchoolAstudentmaybeexpelledatanytimeforseriousmisconducteitherastheresultofaDisciplineBoarddecisionorbytheadministration.StudentsexpelledfromMaurHill-MountAcademyarenotallowedtoreturntotheMaurHill-MountAcademycampusortoanyschoolactivityfortheremainderoftheacademicyear.Ifthestudentelectstoreturntothecampus,lawenforcementwillbenotified.

In-SchoolSuspensionStudentswhoareplacedonin-schoolsuspensionwillbegivenclassassignmentstocomplete.

Off-CampusBehaviorStudent behavior off school grounds is clearly the responsibility of parents and the student. Parents are expected to supervise their children and support the intent of the school’s rules while the student is off campus so the student does not receive mixed messages and become confused. Also, parents should support the philosophy and values of the Catholic Church at all times. If it becomes clear to administrators that the student’s and/or parents’ behavior does not embrace and support these values, philosophies and rules, the student may be asked to withdraw from Maur Hill-Mount Academy.

OutofSchoolSuspensionWhentheadministrativeteamdeemsitnecessary,astudentmaybesuspendedfromclassandsenthomeoneormoredaysorprovidedwithworkdetailatschoolduringthesedays.Thisformofsuspensionisusedinfrequentlyandwillbedoneonlyafterparentshavebeennotified.Beforethestudentisallowedtoreturntoclass,ameetingbetweenparents,student,andschoolofficialswillberequiredtodefineexpectedbehavior.Missedassignmentsarethestudent’sresponsibility.Teachersarenotrequiredtogivemake-uptestsorassignments.

TeacherDetentionIndividual instructors, for their own students, will hold teacher detention in a timely manner. Students who fail to serve an instructor’s detention will serve additional detentions or be referred to the administration for further disciplinary action.

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DisciplineBoardADisciplineBoardcomposedofthePrincipalandatleasttwo(2)schoolrepresentativesmeetasnecessarythroughouttheschoolyear.ParentswillbenotifiedifthestudentisrequiredtomeetwiththeDisciplineBoardandwillhavetheoptiontoappearfortheconferencewiththeBoard.TheywillbenotifiedinwritingconcerningtheviolationandtheresultsoftheDisciplineBoardmeeting.ThisdecisionmaybetakentotheAppealBoardcomposedofthePresidentandtwo(2)differentschoolrepresentatives.TheDisciplineBoardmaydeterminethefollowingconsequences:1) In-SchoolSuspension/workdetail.2) Out-of-SchoolSuspension/workdetail.3) Expulsion.4) AnyotherresponsedeemedappropriatebytheDisciplineBoard.

DisciplinaryProbationStudentsplacedondisciplinaryprobationbytheboardofdisciplinehaveaspecifiedperiodoftimeto“prove”theirgoodcitizenship.Duringthistimeperiod,theymustobservethetermsofprobationorfacedismissalfromschool.Anyothermajorviolationisgroundsforthatdismissal.

HonestyinAcademicWorkMaurHill-MountAcademystudentsareexpectedtodisplayacademichonestyandintegrityatalltimesandtorefusetotolerateacademicdishonestyonthepartofotherstudents.Studentsshouldbeawarethefollowingbehaviorsaredishonest:ü Givingandreceivingunauthorizedassistanceonatest;ü Copyinganotherstudent’shomeworkorallowingyourhomeworktobecopied¾thiswouldinclude

computergeneratedhomeworkorassignments;ü Givingfalsereasonsformakinguplateworkortests;ü Re-submittingworkthathasbeencompletedforanotherclass;ü Falsifyinglaboratorydata;ü Submittingworkthathasbeencopied(whollyorpartially)fromabook,theinternet,magazine,etc.

withoutcreditingtheauthor;ü Stealingtestsorusingtestsstolenbyanotherstudent;andü Witnessingacademicdishonestyandnotreportingit;Consequencesforacademicdishonestymayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,alossofcreditfortheassignmentortest,academicprobation,orclassfailure.

LanguageStudentsshoulduseappropriatelanguageatalltimes.Theyareexpectedtorespectallstudents,faculty,staff,parents,andvisitors.Profanity,inappropriateorabusivelanguageorracial,sexual,orothersimilarinsultsarenotallowedandconsequenceswillbegiven.

SearchesMaurHill-MountAcademyreservestherighttosearchtheautos,lockers,book-bags,andotherpersonalpossessionsofallstudentsandguestswithoutparentalconsentwhiletheyandtheirvehiclesareonschoolproperty.Studentvehiclesalsomaybesearchedwhenthesestudentsareattendingschooleventsonoroffcampus.Studentsarealsosubjecttodrugandalcoholtesting.

StealingStealingfromoneanotherorfromtheschoolmayresultinbeingcalledbeforetheDisciplineBoardanddismissalfromschool.Studentsshouldalwayshaveallpersonalitemsmarkedwiththeirnameandareresponsibleforsecuringvaluablesatschool.

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StudentPregnancyActsofpremaritalsexareserioussins.Whensexualmisconductresultsinpregnancy,theschool’sresponsereaffirmsitsrespectforthesanctityofallhumanlife.WhilethecharityofChristmovesustoforgiveandhelpayoungwomanandayoungmanwhenapregnancyresults,innowayshouldourcommitmenttorespondtothepriorityoflifebeinterpretedasignoring,treatinglightlyorcondoningsexualmisconduct.

PolicyAnystudentpregnancyrequiresacarefulanalysisofthestudent’scurrentstatusandpresentsthepossibilityofuniquecircumstancesthatrequireconsideration.Theadministrationhastheresponsibilityforconsideringthespecificcircumstancesregardinganypregnancyanddeterminingtheparties’futureattendanceattheschool.

TobaccoAllMaurHill-MountAcademystudentsandtheirguestsareprohibitedfromsmokingonorinsightofcampus.Useoftobaccoisprohibitedinschoolvehiclesandonschool-sponsoredtrips,asisthepossessionoftobaccoortobaccoparaphernalia.Possessionoftobaccoortobaccoparaphernaliawillresultinconfiscationandasmokingfine.Studentswiththesmelloftobaccouponthebreathoronthehandswillreceiveasmokingfine.Ifmorethanonestudentisfoundinabathroomstall,theywilleachreceiveasmokingfine.Allsmokingfinesbeginat$200.Thosecaughtprovidingtobaccoproductstootherswillreceivea$300fine.Eachadditionaloffensewillfaceadoublingofthepreviousfine.

ElectroniccigarettesandrelatedproductsAllMaurHill-MountAcademystudentsandtheirguestsareprohibitedfromutilizingelectroniccigarettes(otherrelatedproductssuchase-cigs,vapes,e-hookahs,vapepens,electronicnicotinedeliverysystems[ENDS],Juuls,etc.)definedbyKansaslawasabattery-powereddevice,whetherit’sshapedlikeacigaretteornot,hasnicotineornot.Possessionwillresultinconfiscationandfinesbeginningat$200.Ifmorethanonestudentisfoundinabathroomstall,theywilleachreceiveasmokingfine.Eachadditionaloffensewillfaceadoublingofthepreviousfine.

WeaponsandOtherContrabandKansaslawprohibitsthepossession(eveninvehicles)offirearmsoncampuswiththeviolatorbeingdismissedfromschool.Studentsarealsobannedfromhavinganairgun,slingshot,knifeorotherweapononcampus.Fireworksarealsonotpermitted.Theseitemswillbeconfiscatedfromstudents.

General Bookbagsandbackpacks

Allbookbags,backpacks,purses,etc.carriedmustfitunderthedesk/chairintheclassroomsoitdoesnotblockanywalkwaysorpresentatrippinghazard/safetyconcern.Thepreferenceistheyareinsidethestudent’sassignedlockerandremainthereduringtheschoolhours.

BuildingThebuildingisopenfrom7:15a.m.to4:15p.m.Outsidedoorsremainlockedatalltimesexceptforthemainentrance.GuestsmustenterthroughthefrontdoorsandreporttotheOffice.Studentswaitingforaridemustwaitbythefrontdooror,ifafter4:15,outsideorinthelibrary.Studentsmustbepickedupby4:15p.m.unlesstheyareparticipatinginateamorgroupactivity,inwhichcasetheyneedtoproceedtotheareawheretheteamismeetingortheactivityistakingplace.Thelibrarywillbeopenuntil5:00andanystudentsatthattimeneedtoproceedtoSt.Leo’sLoungeuntil6:15.MaurHill-MountAcademyisnotresponsibleforunsupervisedstudentspriorto7:15a.m.orafter6:15p.m.

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CafeteriaLunchinSt.Michael’sCafeteriaisavailabletoallMaurHill-MountAcademystudentsandisnotopentostudentsfromotherschoolswithoutprioradministrativeapproval.Daystudentsmaypurchaseahotlunchorbringasacklunch.Allstudentsaretoeattheirlunches,whetherhotorcold,inthecafeteriaorpicnictablesjustoutsidethecafeteria.Nomealsaretobeeatenintheadministrationbuildingorotherareasofthecampuswiththeexceptionofameetingcalledbyateacherand/oradministrator.Studentsarenottogototheircarsordormroomsduringtheirlunchhour.Nocafeteriautensilsorfoodaretobetakenfromthecafeteria.Studentsaretofollowthecafeteriarulesandobeyallcafeteriaworkers.Studentsmustfollowdresscoderuleswhileinthecafeteria.Hatsarenottobeworninsidethebuilding.StudentsmuchhavetheirstudentID,whichareissuedatthebeginningofeachschoolyear.Iflost,replacementcostis$5.Afterabriefgraceperiod,studentswillneedtobringasacklunchuntilanewcardisobtained.

FoodDeliveriesFooddeliveriesfromlocalrestaurantsorotherstudentswillnotbeallowedduringtheschooldayforanyunderclassmenunlesspriorapprovalbyadministrationhasbeengranted.

SeniorsandLunchSeniorsmayleavecampusforlunchaslongastheybackintheschoolbuilding,nottardy,andcheckedintoILTbyendofdesignatedlunchtime.Studentswhodonotabidebythiswillnotbeallowedtoleavecampusforlunchforfive(5)schooldays.Athirdsuchtardywillresultinastudentnotbeingabletoleavecampusforlunchfortheremainderofthesemester.Boardingseniorsmayhavelunchdeliveredtothemandareallowedtoeatinadesignatedbytheresidentdirectordormloungeforlunch.Onlyseniorboardersareallowedinthisdesignatedloungeduringlunch,nodaystudents.Seniorsarenottobringlunchforunderclassmen.

UnderclassmenandLunchUnderclassmenarerequiredtoremainoncampusandmustbeinadesignatedluncharea.Onlyparentsorgrandparentsmaypickuptheirstudent/satlunch.College-agesiblingsmaytaketheirsiblingtolunchuponparentalandadministrativeapproval.Friendsmaynotaccompanystudentsgoingouttolunchwithrelatives.

CarsandOtherMotorizedVehiclesonCampusAllstudentswhodrivetoschoolmustparktheirvehicleoncampus.Aregistrationpermitmustbepurchasedfor$20andneedstobedisplayedinthevehiclewhenparkedoncampusduringtheschoolday.Ifastudentlosesthispermit,he/shemustpay$5forareplacement.A$20finewillbegivenforeachdayaparkingpassisnotpresentonastudentvehicle.Studentsaretoparkonlyinmarkedparkingspotsnotdesignatedforotherpurposes.Allfourtiresmustbeinthespaceandonthepavement.StudentsshouldnotparkinthelotnorthoftheAcademicBuilding,indesignatedVisitorParkingspots,norinfrontoftheRoost.Oncampusspeedlimitis20mph.Vehiclesshouldonlydriveinplacesdesignedforvehicles.RefertoRecklessDrivingsectionbelowforconsequencesduetonotfollowingtheserules.Vehiclesofstudentswhobecomerepeatparkingoffendersmaybetowed.Schooladministratorshavetherighttosearchautomobilesparkedoncampusatanytimewithorwithoutthestudentand/orparent’spermission.Freshmenandsophomoreswillparkinthelowerlotbythegreenhouse.Juniorandseniorswillparkintheupperparkinglotaroundthequadandbythedorms.

EmergencySafetyInterventionsMaur Hill-Mount Academy is committed to serving students with a variety of needs. Regardless of identified student needs, any student at some point in time could manifest problem behaviors. Creating a safe and faith

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filled environment for all our students is our primary concern. Through the implementation best practices, prevention and de-escalation strategies most behaviors are able to be addressed without incident. However, on extremely rare occasions, a student's behavior may escalate to the point where the student's actions may present a immediate potential for causing harm to persons or property. Every effort should be made to address the behavioral needs of a student to prevent the need for the use of Emergency Safety Interventions (seclusion and restraint). Effective April 19, 2013, Kansas law requires that any learning environment, including nonpublic schools, put into place policies and procedures for the use of Emergency Safety Interventions for all students. The only time the use of seclusion or physical restraint is permitted at Maur Hill-Mount Academy is when a student presents an immediate danger to himself or others or when the student's behavior is so violent it results in the destruction of property. The use of ESI should be discontinued the moment immediate danger has passed. Physical restraint means bodily force used to substantially limit a student's movements. The use of prone (face down), supine (face up), physical restraint that obstructs the airway of a student, or any physical restraint that impacts a student's primary mode of communication is PROHIBITED. Chemical restraint and mechanical restraint (with the exception of law enforcement officers carrying out their duties) is PROHIBITED at Maur Hill-Mount Academy. In order to use physical restraint (standing or seated) with a student, a school employee should be trained to ensure the safe use of this behavior intervention strategy. The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has chosen the Safe Crisis Management (SCM) program. Karen Kroh, Associate Superintendent for Student Services, is a certified trainer in SCM and is available to train school employees as requested by the principal. Physical restraint does not include physical escort (temporary touching or holding the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, or back of a student who is acting out, for the purpose of inducing the student to walk to a safe location). Seclusion, when used with a student, means ALL of the following conditions are met: 1. Thestudentisplacedinanenclosedareabyschoolpersonnel.2. Thestudentispurposefullyisolatedfromadultsandpeers.3. Thestudentispreventedfromleaving,orreasonablybelievesthatthestudentwillbeprevented

fromleaving,theenclosedarea.No student may be put in seclusion unless supervised by a school employee at all times. Time-out is not seclusion. Time out is defined in the regulations as a behavioral intervention in which the student is temporarily removed from a learning activity without being confined. In-school suspension is not seclusion. In-school suspension does not involve the student being isolated from adults and peers and thus does not meet the definition of seclusion. In the event a parent is concerned about the use or implementation of Emergency Safety Interventions on their child, the parent has the right to file a formal complaint with the Principal, Pastor or School President. Upon receipt of a complaint, the Principal or President will schedule a hearing.

Electronic Devices There are several issues with electronic devices, especially cell phones and smart watches that students and parents need to understand. 1) Theyareasourceofdistractionforanalreadydistractedgenerationoflearners.2) Theycanaidinacademicdishonesty(cheating).3) Theycaninfringeonone’sprivacy(takingphotos/videowhilethesubjectisunaware).4) Theycandeterioratewriting,speaking,andotherlinguisticskills(i.e.textspeak).5) Theyareoftenameansofspreadinggossipandrumors(bothofwhicharestartingpointsfor

bullyingandharassment).MaurHill-MountAcademyrecognizeshowmuchtechnologyimpactstheworld,andhowelectronicdevicescancreateaddictivebehavioraswitnessedatMH-MA.ThefocusatMH-MAispreparingstudentstoexceloncetheyleaveMH-MA.Partofthisisabetterunderstandingontheusageofelectronicdevices.Tohelptrainstudents,cellphonesandsmartwatcheswillneedtobeonsilentandplacedinthelockerduringtheschool

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day.Oneexception:teachersmayallowtheinstructionaluseofpersonalcommunicationdevicesandwillletstudentsknowwhentobringthem.Studentsthenreturnthemimmediatelybackintothelockers.Asforcomputersandtablets,studentswhochoosetoresponsiblycarryoneofthesedevices,needtounderstandtherisktheytake.

UserAgreement1) Iunderstandcarryinganelectronicdeviceisaprivilegeandnotaright.2) Iacceptfullresponsibilityforbringingtheelectronicdevicetoschool.Theschoolwilltake

appropriateactionshouldtheelectronicdevicebelostorstolen,buttheschoolwillnotbeliablefortheelectronicdevice.

3) IunderstandIneedtobeontheschool’swirelessnetworkwhileusingtheelectronicdeviceatschool.

4) IunderstandIwillreceiveaschoolemailaddressandthereforeanycorrespondencebetweenteacher,staff,administrationorotherstudentwillbeusingthisemailaddress.Theemailaddresswillbedeletedfromthesystemwithinsix(6)monthsofcompletingmytimeatMaurHill-MountAcademy.

5) IunderstandthateachteacherhastherighttocreatetheirownelectronicdeviceuserpolicywithintheirclassroomandIwillfollowthoserules.Failingtofollowclassroomrulescanresultindisciplinaryaction.Theuseofanyelectronicdeviceduringanytypeofexamwithoutteacherapprovalwillbeconsideredcheatingandthecheatingpolicywillapply.

6) IcanusecellphonesandsmartwatchesbeforeschoolorafterschoolaslongasIamnottardytoclassorcreatingadisruption.Otherwisetheywillremaininmylockerduringtheschoolday.

7) Iwillnotuseanyelectronicdevicesduringlunchandtheywillremaininmylockerduringthistime.Oneexception:Internationalstudentsmayplanarrangementswiththefrontofficetousetheirphonetocallhome.

8) Iunderstandelectronicdevicesofanykindcontainingacameracannotbeusedinlockerrooms,restrooms,oranylocationthatwouldviolateanother’sprivacy.

9) IunderstandifItakeaphoto/video,whichviolatesanother’sprivacy,Icouldfacebothschoolpunishmentand/orcriminalcharges.

10) Iunderstandbycalling/textinganotherstudentwiththreats,etc.Icouldfacecriminalcharges.11) Thefirstviolationofthisagreementtheteachermaypickupmyelectronicdevice;bringittothe

frontofficewhereitwillbehelduntiltheendofday.MydevicecanbetakentoanadministratorwhereIcanpickitupaftervisitingwiththeadministrator.Forfive(5)schooldays,thephonewillbecheckedinatthefrontofficeandreturnedattheendoftheday.Itwillnotbecheckoutforuseduringlunch.Extra-curricularisapartoftheschoolday.

12) Thesecondviolationmyelectronicdevicewillbetakentothefrontofficeandreturnedattheendoftheday.For20schooldays,thephonewillbecheckedinatthefrontofficeandreturnedattheendoftheday.Itwillnotbecheckoutforuseduringlunch.Extra-curricularisapartoftheschoolday.

13) Thethirdviolationmyelectronicdevicewillbetakentothefrontofficeandreturnedattheendoftheday.Fortherestofthesemester,thephonewillbecheckedinatthefrontofficeandreturnedattheendoftheday.Itwillnotbecheckoutforuseduringlunch.Extra-curricularisapartoftheschoolday.

14) Failureforstudenttoturninproperelectronicdevicewillresultinelectronicdevicelossforthesemester.

FieldTripsFieldtripsareprivilegesgiventostudents;nostudenthasanabsoluterighttoafieldtrip.Studentscanbedeniedparticipationiftheyfailtomeetacademicand/orbehavioralrequirements.Beforegoingonafieldtrip,aform,providedbythestaffmember,needstobeonfile.Studentswhofailtosubmittheproperformwillnotbeallowedtoparticipateinthefieldtrip.Aletter,email,orfaxstating

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astudentmayattendwillbeacceptedasaproperformincertainsituations.Parentsalwayshavetherighttorefusetoallowtheirstudenttoparticipateinafieldtrip.

FinancialObligationsAllfinancialobligationsaremanagedthroughtheMaurHill-MountAcademyBusinessOffice.Allpayments(tuition,lunch,etc.)mustbecurrentforastudenttohaveaccesstoPowerSchool,gradereportsandtranscriptsuntilsaidpaymentsarebroughtup-to-dateoranarrangementhasbeenmadewiththebusinessoffice.

Fire,SmokeAlarmsAdequateprovisionhasbeenmadeintheschoolbuildingandothercampusfacilitiesforfireandsmokealarms.Thesearenottobetamperedwithbystudents.Accordingtocityordinancesa$250fineisassessedforsettingoffafirealarmorfireextinguisherwithoutjustreason.AsecondviolationcouldalsobringdismissalfromMaurHill-MountAcademy.

Fire,Tornado,CrisisDrillsThelawinKansasstatesschoolsmustholdnine(9)firedrillsandthree(3)tornadodrillseachschoolyear.Studentsandstaffaretomoveasdirectedbysignspostedaboveroomdoors.Personalitemsaretobeleftbehind.

Internet/ComputerNetworkComputersconnectedtothenetworkwithInternetaccessibilityarefoundinthecomputerlab,library,andinmanyclassrooms.Thesecomputersareintendedforacademicpurposesonly.Students,alongwiththeirparents(orinthecaseofboarders,theirprefect)mustsignaTechnologyUseAgreementbeforebeingallowedtousethenetworkatMaurHill-MountAcademy.AnydeviceusedoncampusbystudentsmustbeloggedintotheMH-MAsystem,includingplatformusedforCIPAsecurity.Violationofthisagreementorothercomputerrulesmaymeanthebanningofthestudentfromusinganycomputeroranyotherdevicethatisconnectedtothenetworkaswellasotherappropriatedisciplinaryaction.Computersandotherelectronicdevicesusedintheclassroomsareforinstructional/learningpurposesonly.Devicesmaybeconfiscatedifusedtovisitsitesnotapprovedbytheteacher.

Library/CommonRooms/HallwayThelibraryisopenonmostdaysfrom7:15-5:00forstudentuse.Computersareavailableforstudentuseinthelibraryortobecheckedoutforaclassandmustbecheckedbackinpriortoattendingthenextclass.Computersmaynotbecheckedoutforthewholeday.Thereadingofbooks,magazines,andnewspapersforpleasureisencouragedandareavailabletocheckout.Thosewholoseordamagebooksormagazinesarefinedandrequiredtopayreplacementcosts.WhenintheLibraryandCommonRooms,studentsshouldconductthemselvesinamannerthatenablesotherstoworkundisturbed.Headphonesorlisteningdevicesmaybeusedwithoneearpieceonly.Studentsaretomovequietlyandshowrespectforstaffandotherstudents.Discussionmustbelimitedanddoneinaprivatewayunlessinanareadesignatedforeducationalgroupwork.Hallwaysareforpurposefulmovement.Voicesduringapassingtimeshouldbelowastoshowrespectfortheclassesstillinsession.Studentsdoingwalkinglapsmustfollowthesameguidelinesaslibraryandothercommonareas.

LostandFoundStudentandstaffshouldturnintothelibrarytextbooksandarticlesofclothingleftinclassroomsorthegym.Announcementsaremadeandownersareencouragedtoclaimtheitems.Studentsareadvisedtohavetheirnamesinallbooksandclothing.MaurHill-MountAcademyisnotresponsibleforlost,stolenordamagedproperty.

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LostPropertyLostorstolenpropertyshouldbereportedimmediatelytothefrontoffice.Students/parentsareencouragedtonotifypoliceincaseofsubstantialloss,whichmightbecoveredbyinsurance.MaurHill-MountAcademyisnotresponsibleforthereplacementoflostorstolenproperty.Puttingitemsinlockedlockersisagoodpreventativemeasure.

RecklessDriving

Forthesafetyofourstudents,faculty,andstaff,recklessdrivingwillnotbetoleratedoncampus–thisincludesspeed.Thespeedcampusis20mph.Thefollowingconsequenceswillbeapplied:1stoffense–Administrationwillspeakwithstudent.2ndoffense–Administrationwillspeakwithstudentandparentsandadetentionwillbeassigned.Thestudentwillloseon-campusdrivingprivilegesforfive(5)days.3rdoffense–Thestudentwillnolongerbeallowedtodriveoncampusduringthecurrentacademicyear.

TelephonesInemergenciesstudentsmayusetheofficephoneduringtheschoolday.Parentswhoneedtoreachastudentmayleavemessageswiththeofficestaff.Parentsareaskednottocallthestudent’scellphoneortexttheirson/daughterduringtheschoolday.

TextbooksTextbooksarerentedfromMaurHill-MountAcademyandarereturnedattheendoftheyear.TextsthataredamagedorlostmustbepaidforbeforeendofsemesteraccesstoPowerSchoolisavailableandtranscriptsorreportcardsarereleased.Somecoursesrequirestudentstopurchasebooksfortheirpersonaluse,whicharenottextbooks,tohelpintheirlearningskills.Studentsincollegecourses,whetheratMH-MAorBenedictine,maybeaskedtorentorpurchasetextbooksinthesamemannerasacollegestudent.Thesetextbookswillnotbetheschools’responsibilitybutthestudent’s.

Health HealthPolicies

The goal of the MH-MA health policy is to promote health and wellness. Students that are healthy emotionally, physically and spiritually are academically more successful. The MH-MA health policy works in partnership with the students, their families, the health care providers and the MH-MA community.

HealthRecordsThe State of Kansas requires that all students be adequately immunized and in compliance with state statutes before attending school. Maur Hill - Mount Academy will adhere to the Kansas state law of insuring all students’ compliance with the current immunization statutes. MH-MA has adopted the policy, as set forth in K.S.A.72-5211a, which allows for exclusion of pupils, from school attendance, who has not complied with the immunization laws. A current immunization record must be filed in the front office. This is a record that contains copies of current immunizations and health notes gathered throughout the school years. Anytime your student obtains a new immunization, please send written notice from the physician so we may keep this health file current. Students, who participate in athletics including dance and cheerleading, must have an annual physical. The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) physical form must be used. This form can be located off of the KSHSAA website or from the MH-MA athletic director. Each student must have an emergency health form on file in the Athletic Director’s office. A student who becomes ill or injured during the school day must report to the front office. Students can be sent home only after parent/guardian permission is granted.

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MedicationsatSchoolState law allows students in grades K-12 to carry and self-administer emergency medications (inhalers and Epi-Pens) for asthma or allergy under the supervision of school personnel. (HB 2478) Any student needing to carry an asthma inhaler or an Epi-Pen must have proper paper work on file in the front office. Students are not allowed to carry any medication (including any over-the counter medication) with them on school grounds unless the proper paperwork is on file.

Concussions:A health item that is often addressed is concussion protocol. MH-MA will only follow the written directions provided by health care providers, namely certified trainers and doctors.

CommunicableDiseases:Students must be fever free for over 24 hours before returning to school. They must be free of any vomiting or diarrhea for at least 24 hours. If there is any question of Pink-Eye, please consult your physician before sending your student to school. These precautions are for your student’s protection as well as for the protection of the students and staff at MH-MA.

Student Leadership HouseSystem

UponenrollmentatMaurHill-MountAcademy,eachstudentwillbeplacedinaHouse,acommunitymadeupofstudentsfromallgrades,inwhichhe/shewillremainforthedurationofhis/hertimeatMaurHill-MountAcademy.TheHouses,whicharelargelystudent-led,existtoprovidepastoralcareforstudents,tostrengthentheschoolcommunity,andtoformstudentsinleadershiproles.Theyalsoensureeachstudent’spersonal,academicandspiritualgrowthisnourishedbyencouragingstrongrelationshipswithHousefaculty.

ExecutiveBoardThe Executive Board consists of the Head Boy, Head Girl, and House Captains. The Board organizes events and communicates student concerns to the administration.

HeadBoyandHeadGirlEachspringaninterviewprocesswilltakeplaceforthoseupcomingseniorsinterestedinapplyingforthepositionofHeadBoyandHeadGirl.Studentsarechosenbyacombinationoffacultyandstudentvote,applicationreviewbyadministration,andevaluationoftheinterviews.

HouseCaptainsUpcomingseniorsmayapplyforthepositionofHouseCaptainandarechosenbyacombinationofapplicationreviewbyadministrationandevaluationoftheinterviews.

FamilyLeadersTheHouseMaster/MistressselectsFamilyLeadersafterareviewoftheirapplications,observationofapplicantsleadingafamily,andwithconfirmationfromtheadministration.

HouseCupThroughouttheschoolyear,theHousescompeteinvariouscompetitions.ThepointsearnedinthesecompetitionsmakeupeachHouse’spointtotal.Monthlywinnerswillbegivenvariousrewards.TheHousewiththehighestpointtotalattheendoftheschoolyearwillbeawardedtheHouseCup.

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Parent Life Confidentiality

Teacherswillkeepconfidentialinformationentrustedtothemsolongasnoone’slife,healthorsafetyisatstake.Parentswillbepromptlynotifiedofteacherconcerns.

ParentalCustody

Maur Hill-Mount Academy abides by the provisions of the Buckley Amendment with respect to the rights of non-custodial parents. In the absence of a court order to the contrary, a school will provide the non-custodial parent with access to academic records and other school information regarding his or her child. If there is a court order specifying that there is to be no information given, it is the custodial parent’s responsibility to provide the school with a court-certified copy of the court order.

ParentsClubParents Club provides much needed support in time, talent, and treasure. The Parents Club is made up of all of you, the parents. Through this stewardship, the school saves money that otherwise would be required to accomplish a need. With the cost of our tuition being almost half of what it takes to truly educate your student, we ask families give 10 hours of their time and talent to the school through the Parents Club. There may be times when you are asked for an individual talent outside of the Parents Club format, this will also be counted towards your 10 hours. Parents can always op-out of doing the hours and pay $25 for the hours not worked. This would be acceptable, though the preference is the giving of your time and talent in helping the school.

Parent/TeacherConferencesFrequentlyparentswishtospeakwithteachersindividuallytodiscusstheirchild’sprogress.ThePrincipalismostwillingtocontactteachersandtoprovidethemwithanyadditionalinformationthatmaybepertinent.Tomaketeacherappointments,parentsshouldcontacttheirstudent’steacher(s).ThePrincipalisavailabletositinonparent-teacherconferencesifrequested.Anyconcernsshouldbehandledatthelowestpossiblelevel.Parentsshouldfirstattempttoaddresstheconcernwiththeteacherandonlyaftersuchattemptshavefailed,shouldadministratorsbecontacted.Scheduledparent/teacherconferenceswilloccurinthefallandbyteacherrequestinthespring.

ResidentialRequirementNon-boardingstudentsarerequiredtoresidewiththeirparentsorlegalguardian.Residencycannotbedividedbetweenparents’homeandanyotherhouseholdnottheprimaryresidence.Parentsarerequiredtocontacttheschooltocommunicateanyresidentialchanges.

Home-SchoolCommunicationEmail Emailisaverycommonwaytogetinformationouttoparents.Pleasehaveyourcurrentemailaddressonfileinthefrontofficeandaddustoyourcontactlisttoensureyoureceiveouremails.

FacebookandTwitter AnotherwaytolearnaboutthehappeningsatMaurHill-MountAcademyisthroughourFacebookpageandTwitter(@MHMAravens).

Telephone Pleasefeelfreetocontactanystaffmemberbycallingthemainofficeat913-367-5482.Wedoaskifyouareattemptingtocontactyourstudenttopleaseleaveamessageatthefrontofficeinsteadofcallingortextingthemdirectly.

Textcaster ThroughthegeneroussponsorshipofExchangeNationalBankwehaveanadditionalcommunicationtooldeliveringimportantnewsastextmessagesdirectlytoparents’mobilephone,wirelessPDAor

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pager.Textcasterphonenumbersaredeletedeachyearpriortoschoolbeginning.SignupforTextcasterbyvisitingourwebsiteandclickon“RavenAlerts”.Step-by-stepinstructionsaregivenforregistering.

WeatherThedecisiontocancelordelayschoolbecauseofinclementweathershouldbemadeby7a.m.andwillbeannouncedbyKAIR(1470AM,93.7FM)radio,bytextmessageviaTextcasterandbyemailtoparentsandstudents.

Student Life BringYourOwnDevice(BYOD)

1. ManyschoolsprovideiPadsorcomputersforstudentstouseinclassandwithclassroomcurriculum.AfewyearsagowemadethedecisiontobeaBYODschool.Thismodelholdsparticularadvantagesforstudents–notonlydoestheprogramrespondtopersonaldevicepreferencesofstudentsandtheirfamilies,itreplicatestheenvironmentstudentswillencounterintheircollegeclassrooms.

2. Ifstudentsareunabletobringadevice,therearelimitednumbersoflaptopsanddesktopsavailableforstudentstouseforashorttimeduringtheday.

3. Minimumdevicerequirements:a. 6hr.minimumbatterylifeb. 7”minimumscreensizec. Headphonejackd. Microphone(built-inorexternal)e. Camera(built-inorexternal)f. Abilitytoaccesswirelessinternetoncampusg. AbilitytorunGoogleChromebrowserh. AbilitytoaccessGoogleMail/GoogleDrive/GoogleClassroomi. ForWindowsandApplelaptopsminimumoperatingsystem(OS)

1. WindowsXPSP32. OXx10.6forApple

j. Verifiedauto-updatinganti-virus4. AlthoughphonesandiPads(orothertablets)maymeetourminimumrequirements,wehavefound

someissueswiththeiruseintheclassroom.Studentshaveexperienceddifficultycreatingnewdocuments,spreadsheets,andpresentationsinGoogleappsandcorrectlydisplayingtextlayoutandvideos.Thesedevicesarebestusedforbrowsingandcommunicatingandnotforproducingprojectsorpapers.

DormitoriesStudents,includingboarders,arenottoentertheresidencehallsduringtheschooldaywithoutpermissionfromtheschooloffice.SeniorboardingstudentsmayeatadeliveredlunchinSt.Leo’sLounge.

DressCodeThepurposeoftheMaurHill-MountAcademydresscodeistogivestudentsafeelingofequality,provideavisiblesenseofschoolunityandidentity,andcontributetotheprofessionalatmospherethatshouldexistinaCatholicprepschool.Talents,faithandhardworkradiate.No alcohol, drug or tobacco related, nor any other inappropriate messages, may appear on any clothing worn on campus (including in the dorms) or at school functions. All clothes should be fitted, in good condition and worn properly. Administration has the discretion to determine what is appropriate.

Males1) SHIRT:MaurHill-MountAcademypolooroxfordshirt,purchasedfromDennisUniform,shouldbe

neatinappearance(ironedifnecessary)andtuckedin(notrolledunder)sothebeltisvisible.Those

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choosingtowearanundershirtunderthepolooroxfordmustselectsolid,neutral-colored,design-freet-shirts.Undershirtsaretohavethesamelengthorshorterofsleevesastheoutershirtworn.TherewillbesomeshirtsfromtheRavenStorethatstudentswillbewithindresscodetowearonadailybasis.Theseitemswillbeclearlymarked.

2) SLACKS/SHORTS:Khakidressslacksorshortswornproperlyaroundthewaistwithaplain,dressbrownorblackleather-likebelt.Slacksandshortsaretobefreefromripsandshouldnotbetatteredortorn.UniformshortsmayonlybewornduringthemonthsofAugust,September,April,andMayandshouldextendtothetopoftheknee.Nocargoslacksorshortsaretobeworn.

3) PE/WEIGHTLIFTING:SchoolissuedgymshortsarerequiredinallPEandWeightliftingclasses.ThesecanbepurchasedthroughtheRavenStore.TheseshortsmustbewornwithanappropriateT-shirt.

4) SOCKS:Socksmustbewornatalltimes.Socksmustbeneutralincolorandhavenodistractingdesignsorneon/brightcolors.

5) SHOES:Mustbecleanandifatieshoe,tied.Tennisordressshoeswithneutralcolorsareaccepted.Allshoesmusthaveanenclosedtoeandheel.Nosandals,house-slippers(orwhatappearstobeahouse-slipper),UGG’s,etc.Bootsmaybewornaslongaspantlegscovertheboot.

6) SWEATERS:MaurHill-MountAcademyapprovedsweatersorfleecejacketmaybewornwithauniformshirtunderneath.Noothersweatersarepermittedintheclassroom.TherewillbesomesweatersfromtheRavenStorethatstudentswillbewithindresscodetowearonadailybasis.Theseitemswillbeclearlymarked.

7) JACKETS:Coatsorjackets(hoodies,sweatshirts,etc.areincluded)maybeworntoschoolandmustberemovedandplacedinlockersduringschoolhours.Theexceptionwouldbealetterjacketorlettersweater.CoatsandjacketsmayberetrievedtogotoArt,P.E.orthecafeteriaandthenneedtoberemovedforclassorwhileeating.

8) HEADGEAR:Headgearmaynotbewornintheclassroombuildingsorcafeteria.

Females1) SHIRT:MaurHill-MountAcademypolooroxfordshirts,purchasedfromDennisUniform,shouldbe

neatinappearance(ironedifnecessary)andtuckedin(notrolledunder)sothattheskirt’swaistbandorbeltisvisible.Thosechoosingtowearteeshirtsunderthepolooroxfordoxfordmustselectsolid,neutral-colored,design-freet-shirts.Undershirtsaretohavethesamelengthorshorterofsleevesastheoutershirtworn.Allundergarmentsshouldbewhiteorflesh-coloredandunobtrusive.TherewillbesomeshirtsfromtheRavenStorethatstudentswillbewithindresscodetowearonadailybasis.Theseitemswillbeclearlymarked.

2) SKIRT:MaurHill-MountAcademyskirtsmustbetothetopofthekneeallthewayaround.Skirtsmustbefullyzippedandbuttoned(notrolled)sothewaistbandisvisible.Skirtswithtearsmustbereplaced.Pantsofanytypeorleggingsofanytypemaynotbewornunderskirts.Vanityshortsarerecommended.

3) SLACKS/SHORTS:Approvedkhakidressslacksorshorts(seelist)wornproperlyaroundthewaistwithaplain,dressbrownorblackleather-likebelt.Slacksandshortsaretobefreefromripsandshouldnotbetatteredortorn.UniformshortsmayonlybewornduringthemonthsofAugust,September,April,andMayandshouldextendtothetopoftheknee.Nocargoslacksorshortsaretobeworn.

4) PE/WEIGHTLIFTING:SchoolissuedgymshortsarerequiredinallPEandWeightliftingclasses.ThesecanbepurchasedthroughtheRavenStore.TheseshortsmustbewornwithanappropriateT-shirt.

5) SOCKS:Socksmustbewornatalltimes.Socksmustbeneutralincolorandhavenodistractingdesignsorneon/brightcolors.Tightsmaybewornwithskirtsandmustbeneutralcolors.

6) SHOES:Mustbecleanandifatieshoe,tied.Tennisordressshoeswithneutralcolorsareaccepted.Allshoesmusthaveanenclosedtoeandheel.Nosandals,house-slippers(orwhatappearstobea

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house-slipper),UGG’s,etc.Bootsmaybewornaslongaspantlegscovertheboot.7) SWEATERS:MaurHill-MountAcademyapprovedsweatersorfleecejacketmaybewornwitha

uniformshirtunderneath.Noothersweatersarepermittedintheclassroom.TherewillbesomesweatersfromtheRavenStorethatstudentswillbewithindresscodetowearonadailybasis.Theseitemswillbeclearlymarked.

8) JACKETS:Coatsorjackets(hoodies,sweatshirts,etc.areincluded)maybeworntoschoolandmustberemovedandplacedinlockersduringschoolhours.Theexceptionwouldbealetterjacketorlettersweater.CoatsandjacketsmayberetrievedtogotoArt,P.E.orthecafeteriaandthenneedtoberemovedforclassorwhileeating.

Grooming1) Allboysaretobeclean-shaven.2) Forboys,thehairmustbecutoffthecollarintheback,offtheeyebrows,abovethemiddleoftheears

andoffthecheekwhenlayingflatontheside.Hairmustnotbesolongthatitcanbepulleddownbelowtheeyebrows.Sideburnsmaynotextendontothecheekorface,andcannotextendbeyondtheearlobe.

3) Hairongirlsmustbeneatandmodestlystyled.4) Noextremehaircolororstyles5) Nopiercingsforboysandnomorethantwopiercingsperearforgirls.Maynothaveanyother

piercingsexceptintheears.6) Jewelrycannotbedistractingorexcessive.7) Notattoos,permanentortemporary,includingpencilandinkdecoration

SpecialDays1) MASS DAY:

a. Girls: Maur Hill - Mount Academy uniform oxford shirt with khaki dress slacks or skirts. The only acceptable outerwear would be a navy-blue or black blazer. A school uniform tie or a tie with a background color of black, navy blue, or gold and no other visible color may be worn.

b. Boys: Maur Hill - Mount Academy uniform oxford shirt with khaki dress slacks. No outerwear except for a navy-blue blazer. A school uniform tie or a tie with a background color of black, navy blue, or gold and no other visible color may be worn.

2) DRESS UP: Same as Mass day with option of a plain white oxford shirt without logo. The boys may wear a navy-blue blazer as another option.

3) SPIRIT DAY: Jeans may be worn with a Maur Hill-Mount Academy (MH-MA) shirt or t-shirt. The shirt is not to be covered by a non-MH-MA shirt or jacket. Jeans may not have holes, frays or tears. Shoe policy followed.

4) HOUSE JEANS DAY: Jeans may be worn with a current House shirt of which the student is a part. The shirt is not to be covered by a non-MH-MA shirt or jacket. Jeans may not have holes, frays or tears. Shoe policy followed.

5) GRADUATION:Studentsnotfollowingtheregulardresscodepolicyprovidedbythecounselorinpreparingforand/orduringgraduationwillnotbeallowedtoparticipateinthegraduationceremony.

NotadheringtodresscodeonanydaywillpotentiallyplacestudentsinanISSsituation,whichplacesstudentsnotingoodstandingforextra-curricularactivities.

DancesThedancesestablishedforMaurHill-MountAcademyaretheHomecomingDance,WinterFormalandJr.-Sr.Prom.TheHousesandBoardercouncilsponsorotherdancesandpartiesduringtheyear.Specificregulationsarestipulatedforspecificdances.

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Gymnasium/JohnFlynnAthleticCenterUseThegymwillnormallybeopenafterboarderstudyhallandduringdesignatedhoursonweekendsandmaybeusedbyonlyMH-MAstudents.WeightroomfacilitiesattheJohnFlynnAthleticCentercanonlybeusedundertheguidanceofcertifiedpersonnel.Streetshoesarenottobewornonthebasketballcourt.Violationofrulesmayresultinbeingrestrictedfromtheareas.Physicaleducationstudentsandparticipantsinmajorsportsareallowedlockersinthegym.TheywillberesponsibleforprovidingtheirownlocksandgivingtheircombinationtothePEinstructor.Nodrinksorfood,exceptwater,areallowedintheJohnFlynnCenter.

Hall,Lockers,LocksEachstudentwillbeassignedalockerandwillberesponsibleformaintainingit.Studentsshouldnotswitchlockerswithotherstudents.Eachstudentisresponsibleforhis/herbooksandvaluables.Studentsareencouragednottobringvaluablestoschoolorleavethemintheirlockers.Theschoolisnotresponsibleformaterialslostorstolenfromstudentlockers.Studentsareencouragedtolocktheirlockersatalltimesinordertoprotecttheirbelongings.TheselockersarethepropertyofMaurHill-MountAcademyandmaybesubjecttosearch.Studentsmaygototheirlockersduringclassesonlywiththepermissionoftheirteachers.Hallsmustbeclearofallbookbagsfollowingdismissalattheendofeachschoolday.Onlysoft,flexiblemagnetsmaybeusedonorinlockers.Notape,stickytac,orotheradhesivesmaybeusedonorinlockers.

HideoutTheHideoutisarecreationalareainthelowerlevelofHowardHall.Itincludespooltables,atelevision,andothergames.FurtherregulationsandhoursofoperationfortheHideoutarepostedinthearea.OnlyMaurHill-MountAcademystudents,staff,andtheirfamiliesareallowedhere.

InternationalStudentsInanefforttohelpinternationalstudentstransitionintotheMaurHill-MountAcademyenvironment,theexpectationistheybecomeapartofschoolactivities,includingwhatoccursintheHousesystem.AnESLprogramhasbeensetupforplacementinESLclassesormainstreamclasses.Theseguidelineswillbeprovidedtotheagentsandwillbefollowed.StudentsareexpectedtospeakEnglishatalltimesduringtheschoolday.

SchoolSocialEventsSchoolsocialeventsarescheduleonoccasionforstudentstogatherforfunactivitiesdesignedtohelpincreasethecamaraderie.Schoolsocialeventsareadvertisedapproximatelyone(1)weekpriortotheactivity.Allstudentsaresubjecttoallrulesinthishandbookwhileattendingschoolsocialevents.

StudentPlannerAsaBringYourOwnDeviceschool,studentsareencouragedtousethecalendar,oranyotherschedulerapp,ontheirdevicetorecordhomeworkassignmentsandotherhelpfulinformation.Therewillbealimitednumberofstudentplannersavailable.Newstudentstoourschoolwillhavethefirstoption.Thefirstplannerisfreeofcharge.Replacementcostwillbe$10.00

StudentOrientationMaurHill-MountAcademywillsetasidetimetointroduceandwelcomestudentstotheMH-MAcommunityduringtheschoolcalendaryear.MaurHill-MountAcademystaffwillsuperviseallapprovedactivities.Parentsareadvisednottoallowtheirchildtoleavewithotherstudentsearlyinthemorningoratnighttoparticipateinunsupervisedactivities.

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VisitingStudentsMaurHill-MountAcademyisprivatepropertyanditsuseisintendedforMaurHill-MountAcademystudents,faculty,andstaff.Allothersareconsideredguests,whosepresencemustbeapprovedbyschoolstaff.Theyaresubjecttoschoolrulesandanyviolationwillbereasontoaskthemtoleave.After6:00p.m.visitorstothedormmustreceivepermissiontobeoncampusfromtheResidencyDirectororhis/herrepresentativeandaresubjecttoresidencyregulations.

MaurHill-MountAcademystudentsarenottogotoanotherschool/campusduringtheschooldaywithoutexpresspermissionofschooladministration.Studentsdoingsowithoutpermissionwillbesubjecttoadministrativedisciplinaryaction.

YearbooksTheMauriteistheyearbookforMaurHill-MountAcademy.AllMaurHill-MountAcademystudentspayforayearbookbythebeginningofthesecondsemester.

Residential Life TheMaurHill-MountAcademyresidentialprogramsarebasedonthetraditionsandvaluesestablishedbytheSistersofMountSaintScholasticaandthePriestsandBrothersofSt.Benedict'sAbbey.

Theresidentialprogramfocusesoneducatingthestudentwithlifeskills.Residentialstudentshaveauniqueopportunitytodeveloppersonalindependenceandtheabilitytoliveandworkwithinourresidentialprograms.MembersoftheMaurHill-MountAcademyresidentialprogramsaretaughttouseCatholicvalues,theGospels,andtheRuleofSaintBenedicttoguidetheirlives.Cooperation,respectandempathyarestrongcomponentsofourprograms.

CalendarVacations(Thanksgiving,Christmas,SpringBreak,Easter)Vacation schedules have been provided and students are not expected to miss class before or after a vacation or extended days off. Those who do must have the prior permission of the Administration and do all make-up work, as required. The boarder is subject to disciplinary measures set by academic staff, which includes denial of permission to take tests missed, and zeroes on all homework during this period.

The dorms will be closed during the Christmas vacation, and a student not returning home will be responsible for making his own boarding arrangements, subject to school approval. The Residency Director will provide dates the dorms will be closed and opened to the students and the parents. Special travel forms will be provided prior to each vacation period and must be completed and returned by every boarder. The boarder must provide a copy of the travel ticket to the Residency Director. Signed permission from his/her parents and an adult who will be responsible for picking the student up at his/her destination must be received before departure. The school reserves the right to deny travel plans.

Students and/or parents need to provide travel information to the Residency Director at least two weeks prior to the beginning of any long school calendar break. Because of the number of students traveling, transportation may be combined with other students. Any student arriving may call the residency hall office and find out the approximate departure and arrival time of his/her transportation. The school must be notified of any change in travel plans. Students are encouraged to carry a cell phone in order to contact the school with travel changes. Students who miss school immediately prior to or following scheduled three-day weekends and vacations will be considered unexcused and the unexcused guidelines will be followed.

CheckoutGuidelinesCheckingoutisaprivilegeallottedtoMaurHill-MountAcademystudents.Eachstudentisresponsibleforcheckinginandoutofher/hisresidencehallintheappropriatemanner.Eachindividualisgiventhetrustofher/hisresidencydirectortocheckoutintheappropriatemannerandbeatthatlocation.Ifastudentchangeslocation,sheorheisresponsiblefornotifyingtheappropriatestaffmembers.Thoseunsureofthecheckoutprocedureshouldchecktheirindividualhallforcheckoutguidelines.

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ClosedWeekendsDuringaclosedweekend,boardingstudentsmaynotcheckoutovernightintheAtchisoncommunityunlesstheyarestayingwiththeirparentsorguardians.Onlythestudent’sparentsmaychecktheboarderoutoftheresidencehall.

Boardersmaycheckouttogohomeandstayhomefortheweekend.AnyboarderreturningtoAtchisonwillcheckbackintotheresidencyofficeandmakeotherarrangementswiththeirResidencyDirectorifneeded.Thefollowingarescheduledclosedweekends:

1) Homecoming2) WinterHomecoming

3) Parents’Weekend4) Prom

5) Graduation

OffCampusCheck-out:Hostfamiliesforboarderscheckedouttotheirhomesareremindedthatboardersaresubjecttoallmajorresidencyrules.Ifsituationsoccurduringtheirstay,suchassickness,clarificationofresidencyrules,ordisciplineissues,pleasecontacttheResidencyDirector.Ifastudentintendstocheckoutoftheresidencehallsduringweekendorvacationtime,she/hemustfollowthecheckoutguidelinessetbytheResidencyDirector.MaurHill-MountAcademyreservestherighttoapprovethecheckoutdestination.Parentsneedtobeawareoftheschool’spoliciesbeforegrantingastudentpermissionthatwouldviolatetheseregulations.Situationssuchassickness,tardiness,disciplineproblemsorlackofsufficientsupervisionwouldbefactorsthatwouldinfluencesuchdecisions.Ifindoubt,pleasecontacttheResidencyDirectorforinformationbeforegrantingpermission.Thiswillavoidtheembarrassmentofastudentacceptinganinvitationthattheschoolcannotauthorize.

ResidencyDisciplineBoardIntheeventamajorviolationofthedisciplinecodeoccurs,parentswillbenotified,thestudentwillappearbeforethedisciplineboard,andaletterwillbesenthome.Consequencesmayincludeplacingthestudentondisciplinaryprobation.Additionalguidelinesandproceduresforresidentiallivingarelistedineachresidentialhandbook.Pleasecheckwithresidencehallstaffforfurtherguidelines.

SeniorsandGraduationAftergraduation,boardingstudentsneedtobecheckedoutofthedormsandoffcampusnolaterthan7:00p.m.thedayfollowinggraduation.Studentswithyoungerfamilymembersmayremainoncampuswithpermissionfromtheresidencydirectorandmustfollowallschoolanddormregulations.

TransportationNeitherMaurHill-MountAcademynoritsemployeesareresponsibleforthecostsrelatedtopurchasingairline,train,orbustickets,althoughtheywillbegladtoassistboarders.AllstudentsneedtohaveapictureIDtotravel.Studentsneedtoarrivenolaterthanonehourbeforedomesticdeparturesnortwohoursbeforeinternationaldepartures.Timesmayvarydependingontransportationschedules.TheschoolwillprovidetransportationatnocosttothestudenttoMCI(KansasCityInternational),Amtrak,orGreyhoundduringspecifiedtimesforeachvacation.Noschooltransportationisavailablebetween9p.m.and5a.m.TicketspresentedtoResidencyDirectorforarrivalsafter9p.m.willbedeniedandthestudentwillberequiredtorepurchaseaticketthatisinaccordancewiththepolicysetforth.Schoolpersonnelmayassistinmakingthesearrangementsthroughaprivatecontractor.TravelinformationmustbesubmittedtotheResidencyDirectoratleasttwoweekspriortodeparture.Atransportationfeeofupto$100maybechargedtostudentstravelingonanon-scheduledlongweekendornon-scheduledvacationperiod.ThesetripsneedtobesubmittedtoResidencyDirectoryatleasttwoweekspriortotraveldateandmustbepaidforbeforethestudenttravels.

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Vehicles BoardingseniorsmayhavemotorizedvehiclesinAtchisonaftertheyprovidecopiesoftheirUnitedStatesdrivers’license,vehicleregistration,andapprovedKansasinsurance,andareregisteredandapprovedbytheresidencydirector.WhentheyreturntoAtchisontheymustreturntoschoolandparkthevehicleintheprescribedparkinglotsunlesstheResidencyDirectorhasgrantedpermissioninadvance.ItistheresponsibilityoftheboarderstoturnalltheirvehiclekeysintotheResidencyDirectorwithinanhouraftertheirreturn.SeniorsingoodstandingmaybegrantedtheprivilegeofdrivingtheirvehiclesinAtchisonwithadvancedpermissionoftheirparentsandresidencystaff.Goodstandingincludes,nomajorviolationswithinsixweeks,noD’sorF’songradereportsandnotbeingondisciplinaryprobationeitherwiththeschoolorthedorms.

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