STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK 2014-2015
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JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL4211 N. Okatie HighwayRidgeland, SC 29936(843) 645-3838www.johnpaul2school.orgSTUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOKTHE SCHOOLMission StatementJohn Paul II Catholic School is committed to preparing students with diverse learning abilitiesfor the challenges of life through intellectual, physical and spiritual programs that advanceacademic excellence, leadership, a healthy lifestyle, and service to others.School Colors and MascotThe school colors are Blue and GoldThe image of the Golden Warrior, inspired by these verses from the Letter of St. Paul to theEphesians, is the school mascot:“Draw your strength from the Lord and his mighty power. Put on the armor of God so that youmay be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil. . . . Resist on the evil day and . . . holdyour ground. So stand fast with your loins girded in truth, clothed with righteousness as abreastplate, and your feet shod in readiness for the gospel of peace. In all circumstances, holdfaith as a shield, to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet ofsalvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”—Eph 6:10-11, 13-17Core Values and CharacteristicsDuring a brainstorming session near the end of the first year of the school’s existence, studentscame up with this acronym as a way of explaining the mission and the spirit of John Paul IICatholic School, based on the image of the Golden Warrior’s shield: ity2
HistoryAfter more than a decade of planning and collaboration, John Paul II Catholic School opened itsdoors to students in grades 7 through 9 in August, 2013. Most Reverend Robert Guglielmone,Bishop of Charleston, the Diocesan Finance Council and the Buildings and RenovationCommission, in conjunction with the Catholic Schools Office, authorized the school’s foundingand construction with the goal of housing grades 7 through 12 by the beginning of the 20162017 academic year.While the school construction proceeded, the pastor and congregation of Okatee BaptistChurch graciously offered to host the first students and faculty in their education building.Classes began there on August 17, 2013. With a certificate of occupancy given on December31, 2013, the school opened at its permanent site on January 6, 2014, with 57 students, 5 fulltime and 4 part-time faculty. In August, 2014, the school commences its second year withdouble the original number of students and faculty with grades 7 through 10 and an expandedcurriculum.Patron SaintThe school’s patron, Saint John Paul II, was Pope from 1978-2005. Karol Wojtyła, later knownas John Paul II, was a distinguished scholar, athlete, laborer, musician, playwright, and author ofnumerous philosophical and theological works. A survivor of World War II who endured greatpersonal hardship, John Paul II was a world leader who promoted inter-cultural understandingand cooperative relations among members of diverse religious groups.In the spirit of its patron saint and as a Catholic institution, John Paul Catholic School iscommitted to a pro-life ethic and to the pursuit of peace and justice in accordance with Catholicsocial teaching.Accreditation and AffiliationAs a school of the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, John Paul II Catholic School is part of a statewide school system which has been accredited by AdvancED, in accordance with the standardsof the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It also holds membership in the NationalCatholic Education Association.Role of Parents and Guardians in EducationAccording to long-standing Catholic tradition, parents are understood to be the primaryeducators of their children. Parents entrust to the school and its faculty the responsibility toprovide young people with sound and skilled teaching, moral guidance, and preparation forfuture lives as productive citizens, heads of families, and disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.3
Parents and school personnel are expected to hold one another in mutual respect and to strivefor cooperative relations for the benefit of the students. Parents are represented on theschool’s advisory board and may form a home-school association, with the approval of theschool’s president and principal.Just as the parent has the right to withdraw a child from the school if desired, the schooladministration reserves the right to recommend or require the withdrawal of a student if itshould determine that the parent-school partnership has been broken or that a family hasinterfered with the school’s obligation to pursue its mission.This HandbookThe Student-Parent Handbook is designed to familiarize students and parents/guardians withthe mission, policies, and procedures of John Paul II Catholic School. Parents and students arerequired to review the Handbook each year and, through their signatures, agree to abide by thepolicies, procedures, and regulations.In the course of the academic year, it is possible that circumstances may require revisions topolicies. If such occurs, parents and students will be made aware of the change and asked toacknowledge that they have received the policy.ADMINISTRATIONMost Rev. Robert E. GuglielmoneBishop of CharlestonRev. Monsignor Ronald CelliniPresidentSister Pamela Smith, SS.C.M., Ph.D. Diocesan Secretary for Education and Faith FormationPrincipalMrs. Heather RemboldAssistant PrincipalMr. Matthew DakoliosDean of StudentsMr. Richard BachnerAthletic DirectorMs. Joanne KearneyAdministrative AssistantProfessional staff and their credentials are listed on the school’s website:www.johnpaul2school.org4
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2014-2015August 2014Wed. 13Thur. 14Fri. 15*Mon, Aug 18Teachers’ In-service at JP II 9:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.Teachers’ In-service at Christ Our King, Mt. Pleasant, 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.Holy Day (Assumption); Teachers’ In-service at JP II, 9:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.First Day of School (Full Day) begins with homeroom at 8:15; Special ScheduleSeptember 2014Mon. 1NO SCHOOL: LABOR DAYOctober 2014Fri. 10Mon. 13Wed. 15Wed. 22NO SCHOOL for Students; Faculty Retreat DayNO SCHOOL: Columbus DayPSAT—Test Administered at the SchoolFeast Day of St. John Paul II; End of 1st QuarterNovember 2014Wed. 26-Fri. 28NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving HolidayDecember 2014Mon, 8Mon. 22-Wed. 31Holy Day (Immaculate Conception); School in SessionNO SCHOOL: Christmas HolidayJanuary 2015Thur. 1-Fri. 2Tues. 13Mon. 19NO SCHOOL: Christmas HolidayEnd of 2nd QuarterNO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King, Jr. DayFebruary 2015Fri. 13Mon. 16Wed. 18NO SCHOOL for Students; Faculty In-serviceNO SCHOOL: Presidents’ DayAsh Wednesday; School in SessionMarch 2015Thur. 5Fri. 6Fri. 20NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS: Diocesan Teachers’ Conference in Columbia, SCNO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS: Diocesan Teachers’ Conference ContinuesEnd of 3rd QuarterApril 2015Thur. 2-Fri. 10NO SCHOOL: Easter HolidayMay 2015Mon. 25NO SCHOOL; Memorial DayJune 2015Mon. 1-Wed. 3Thur. 4Fri. 5Mon. 8-Wed. 10Final ExaminationsClosing Mass and Awards Assembly (A.M.); 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony (P.M.)Last Day of School—Field Day until Noon Dismissal; End of the 4th QuarterTeachers’ In-service days5
ADMISSIONSNon-Discrimination PolicyThe schools of the Diocese of Charleston follow a non-discrimination policy in regard to race,color, and national origin. Admission is open to students of all religious denominations.Acceptance of New StudentsAcceptance is contingent upon space availability and a number of factors, including anapplicants’ academic and disciplinary records, standardized test scores, and recommendations.Because the primary mission of the school is to serve the Catholic community of the Diocese ofCharleston, priority is given to those students currently enrolled in Catholic schools.ApplicationThe application for admission may be picked up at the school, printed from the school website,sent by regular mail, or scanned to the school office via email. In order to be enrolled, astudent must be living with a custodial parent/guardian. To make application to the school, theparent/guardian must submit to the school office, to the attention of the principal: A completed applicationCopy of any custody arrangements and visitation rightsCopy of current year grade reportsOfficial transcript from current school and transcript from any other school attendedwithin the past three years (Request for transcript forms are available from John Paul IIschool office)Standardized test scores from, minimally, the past two yearsRecommendation from the student’s current principal, guidance counselor, Englishteacher, or math teacher or, in the case of a home-schooled student, a pastor, youthminister, director of religious education, or other professional with knowledge of thestudentOnce a family is notified of acceptance, the parent/guardian and the student shouldmake an appointment to visit the school, if the student has not already spent at leastpart of a school day shadowing.For students and families moving to the area from out of state, virtual “visits” of theschool may be made by following photo galleries and announcements on the website.Financial AssistanceFinancial assistance is requested by the students’ parent/guardian through an online process.Families must register through FACTS, which can be done through its link on the school website.Once family financial data has been verified, FACTS recommends amounts of financialassistance which the school might award. Assistance is provided as funds are available, and inthe order in which requests are received. Student applications or re-enrollment forms mustbe complete before requests for assistance can be processed.6
RegistrationRegistration is not complete until each of the following is on file with the school: A completed registration form, with course selection, signed by the parent/guardian andthe student, preferably after a personal appointment with the principalA South Carolina Certificate of ImmunizationPayment of the non-refundable registration fee, half of which is due upon courseselection, the other half by May 31.Payment of technology fee by the beginning of the academic year and any activities orathletics fees as these come due seasonallySigned tuition policy and stewardship agreementVerification of enrollment in FACTS for online tuition payments (unless tuition has beenpaid in full)Students with Special NeedsJohn Paul II Catholic School strives to meet the needs of a variety of students, including thosewith learning differences. Students may receive specific accommodations, such as extendedtime for testing, oral testing, or academic assistance in the Learning Center, along with afterschool assistance offered by a number of teachers. To qualify for accommodations, studentsmust have been tested by a licensed clinical psychologist or certified school psychologist withinthe past three years, and the parent or parents must request specific accommodations. Theseare subject to review and approval by the Director of the Learning Center.Upon certification of a physician or area school district psychologist, recommendation by theprincipal, and completion of an application, students with diagnosed learning disabilities mayapply for a tuition grant from the St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship Funding Organization(www.sccatholicsfo.org).Tuition Refund PolicyIf students should withdraw from John Paul II Catholic School after registration or reenrollment, the following tuition will be payable to the school based on the followingpercentages: Prior to the start of the academic yearFrom the start of the year through Oct. 1October 2 through December 3December 4 through February 4After February 40%25%50%75%100%Should a student move out of town during the school year, tuition would be charged on a dailypro-rated basis. Students expelled from the school are responsible for 100% of the yearlytuition.7
Transfer of GradesJohn Paul II Catholic School accepts credits from accredited institutions. No adult educationcourses are accepted for secondary school students.Transcripts of students leaving John Paul II are forwarded only if all financial obligations havebeen met. If students have enrolled in a credit recovery program, the transcript will ordinarilyshow the original final grade in a course as well as the credit recovery grade.Transfer StudentsLocal transfer students must attend John Paul II Catholic School for their last three semesters ofhigh school unless there are extreme extenuating circumstances, as determined by theGuidance Counselor and Principal on a case by case basis. Typically, the school will not acceptrising seniors or senior transfers. Similarly, students will not ordinarily be accepted after theend of the third quarter of the year, except in the case of family relocation or other extenuatingcircumstances.ACADEMICSAcademic excellence is a hallmark of Catholic schools. Students at John Paul II are expected toapply themselves seriously to their studies and to be diligent about homework, researchprojects, and long-term assignments. They need to make preparation for classes, quizzes, tests,and semester examinations a high priority. Serious students will take advantage of theexpertise of the faculty and the technological benefits offered at the school.7th and 8th Grade ProgramSeventh and eighth grade students follow the prescribed curricula of the Diocese of Charlestonin the following subject areas: ReligionLanguage ArtsMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesForeign LanguageSpecials: Technology, Music, Art, Physical EducationQualifying students may earn high school credit for full-time foreign language study, Algebra 1and Algebra 2.8
High School CurriculumAs the school moves toward its full complement of grade 7 through 12 classes, the curriculumwill expand on a yearly basis. By the time junior and senior classes are in place, qualifyingstudents should expect a number of AP (Advanced Placement) courses and courses for collegecredit, through a pending arrangement with USCB (University of South Carolina Beaufort).Graduation requirements include the following, which will meet college admissionrequirements and NCAA guidelines:CreditsAcademic Discipline4Religion4English4Mathematics (including Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry)4Science (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics)3Social Studies3World Languages1Health and Physical Education1Visual and Performing Arts4ElectivesTotal Credits for Graduation: 28Note: Students with diagnosed learning disabilities may be permitted to substitute alternativecourses in mathematics or have requirements for testing in various subject areas modified aslong as the courses substantially prepare them for future study and/or technical training in aparticular career field.Honors and AwardsStudents may earn a place on the quarterly honor roll as follows:First Honors93 or above in each subjectSecond Honors85 or above in each subjectAt the end of each school year, students with the highest averages in each subject area arerecognized. Students who may or may not be honors students may also receive the annualPrincipal’s Award(s) for outstanding service and exemplary Christian discipleship.Membership in the National Junior Honor Society or the National Honor Society is determinedby a faculty committee which considers grade point average, an application submitted by thestudent, and evidence of good character, leadership, good citizenship, and service. Moredetails about NJHS and NHS criteria are posted on the school website.9
Grading Scale, according to South Carolina Uniform Grading PolicyNumerical AverageLetter GradeAcademic Track(College 0000.000AdvancedPlacement orCollege 50.0000.0000.000A grade of Incomplete (INC) may be given when the teacher and principal deem it appropriate. Students normallyhave two weeks to make up required work. After that time, zeroes will be assigned for the missing work.10
Final Course GradesDepending on the nature of the subject matter, quarterly grades may be calculated on the basisof tests, quizzes, projects, laboratory reports, oral exercises, demonstrations, artisticproductions, homework, classwork, and other criteria deemed appropriate by the instructor.The weighting of these particular efforts is reported in the online grading record. (See notes onPowerSchool.)Final course grades are determined as follows:For the junior high (7th and 8th grades):Quarter 122%Quarter 222%Quarter 322%Quarter 422%Exam12%At the discretion of the teacher, the end-of-year examination may be comprehensive or mayfocus on material taught in the third and fourth quarters.For the high school (grades 9 through 12):Quarter 120%Quarter 220%Quarter 320%Quarter 420%Exam20%At the discretion of the teacher, and in accordance with the nature of the subject matter, theend-of-year exam may be comprehensive or may focus on material taught in the third andfourth quarters.Once the school has seniors, they may be exempt from the final examination in a course if theyhave maintained an average of at least 90% in that course. This exemption does not apply toAP or college credit courses. In the case of exemption from the final exam, the student’s coursegrade will be determined with each quarter grade counting as 25% of the final grade.PowerSchoolStudents and parents have ongoing access to grades by signing into PowerSchool, a web-basedsystem of reporting student progress. Weighting of grades is preset by the teacher, andteachers are expected to record grades in a timely fashion throughout the quarter and at theconclusion of the final examination period.Scheduling and Schedule ChangesCourse selection for new students is ordinarily done within a few weeks of acceptance.Returning students ordinarily begin course selection for the upcoming academic year as the11
third quarter of the school year begins. A parent or guardian, as well as the student, isexpected to sign the course selection sheet. Enrollment in Honors or Advanced Placement (AP)courses is based on: a record of excellence in the field of study, evidence of strong motivation,maturity, and ability to work with a degree of independence at an accelerated pace.Several factors may result in schedule changes. These include: 1) insufficient enrollment in aparticular course, especially if the course is an elective; 2) parent request; 3) a change in theperceived ability of the student to work at the level required (demonstrated by end of yeargrades and/or standardized test scores); 4) teacher recommendation; 5) other factors internalto the operations of the school. Care is always taken that students have opportunities foralternative courses which will gain them necessary credits in a given field. Parents are to beconsulted before schedule changes are put into effect.Parent ConferencesAside from the consultation with parents regarding course selection, official parent conferencesare scheduled with daytime and evening hours after reports have been issued for the first andsecond quarters. Conferences after reports for the third quarter are available by appointment.Special conferences may be requested and arranged at the initiative of the parent(s) or teacher,at mutually convenient times.Promotion StandardsA stud
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