St Michael’s Prep
Parent/Student Handbook

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: General Information

1. School Philosophy
   
2. School’s Mission Statement
   
3. Accreditation
   
4. CEEB/ACT Code
   
5. School Shield
   
6. School Colors
   
7. Alma Mater
   
8. The History of St. Michael’s
   
9. St. Norbert and the History of the Order

Chapter 2: General Policies

1. Introduction
   
2. Headmaster’s Right to Amend
   
3. Non-Discrimination Policy
   
4. Acceptance of New Students
   
5. Statement of Acceptance of St. Michael’s Policies
   
6. International Students
   
7. Communication Between School and Home
   
8. Transportation
   
9. Drop Off and Pick Up of Students
   
10. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
    
11. Waiver to California Senate Bill 183, Section 10939

Chapter 3: Academics, Grades, and Attendance

1. Graduation Requirements
   
2. Graduation Policy
   
3. Course Sequence
   
4. Homework
   
5. Plagiarism, Homework Copying, Cheating
   
6. Internet Use Policy
   
7. Field Trips
   
8. Testing and Grading
   
9. Grading Scale
   
10. Calculating Semester Grades
    
11. Students who Receive a Quarter or Semester Grade of “D” or “F”
    
12. Grade Point Average (GPA)
    
13. Academic Records
    
14. College Counseling
    
15. Honor Roll Privileges

Chapter 4: Discipline

1. Introduction
   
2. Closed Campus
   
3. Expected Classroom Behavior
   
4. Sickness and Excused Absences
   
5. Study Detention
   
6. Conduct Grades
   
7. Conduct Demerits and Detentions
   
8. Behavior Contracts
   
9. Harassment
   
10. Supervision, Search and Seizure
    
11. Substance Abuse
    
12. Suspension
    
13. Withdrawal
    
14. Dismissal
    
15. Discipline Review Board
    
16. Borrowing, Lending, etc. Among Students
    
17. Items Students May Not Have At Any Time
    
18. Use of the Science Lab
    
19. Use of the Library
    
20. Use of the Swimming Pool
    
21. Skateboarding

Chapter 5: Dress and Appearance Code

1. Introduction
   
2. Neatness in Appearance
   
3. School Uniform
   
4. Needed Articles
   
5. Etiquette

Chapter 6: Finances

1. Introduction
   
2. Tuition
   
3. Payment Options
   
4. Financial Aid
   
5. Weekends
   
6. Additional Costs
   
7. Investment Options
   
8. Restitution for Damage
   
9. Payment of Bills
   
10. Delinquency
    
11. Insurance

Chapter 7: Life at St. Michael’s

1. Order of the Day
   
2. A Typical School Day at St. Michael’s
   
3. Student Residence Privacy
   
4. Music
   
5. Telephone Calls
   
6. Mail
   
7. School Maintenance
   
8. Seminarians and Priests

Chapter 8: Student Offices

1. Introduction
   
2. The Student Leaders
   
3. The Roomleaders
   
4. Method of Electing Student Leaders
   
5. Electors
   
6. Sequence of Elections

Chapter 9: Weekenders

1. Introduction
   
2. Weekenders Rules
   
3. Weekend Invitations
   
4. Airline Reservations
   
5. School Closings

Chapter 10: Activities and Organizations

1. Introduction
   
2. California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
   
3. National Honor Society (NHS)
   
4. Vantage
   
5. The St. Michael Messenger
   
6. Orange County Speech League
   
7. Clubs
   
8. St. Michael’s League for Parents
   
9. Alumni Association

Chapter 11: Athletics

1. Introduction
   
2. Physical Education
   
3. General Policies
   
4. Eligibility
   
5. Homeschool Students
   
6. Paperwork
   
7. Annual Physical
   
8. Injuries and Accidents
   
9. Financial Obligations
   
10. Equipment and Uniforms
    
11. Attendance
    
12. Personal Fitness

Chapter 12: Emergency Preparedness

1. Introduction
   
2. Emergency Information
   
3. Fire Drills
   
4. Earthquake Preparedness Plan
   
5. Evacuation Procedure