2020-2021 Student & Parent Handbook 919 Iverson Street Salinas, CA 93901-1898 831.422.6391 www.palmaschool.org Student and Parent Handbook Consent Form August 2020 Dear Palma Students and Parents: Greetings and welcome to Palma’s 2020-21 School Year, our 69th year of Excellence in Education! This edition of the Palma Student & Parent Handbook has been revised and is available to you online at our school’s website. It contains information that will be of interest to the student and his parents in realizing the most of one’s time and efforts on the Palma campus throughout the school year. This revised handbook presents to you Palma’s expectations of each student and parent throughout this school year, from Orientation Day in August through Graduation Day on Memorial Day weekend. Quality education in a positive and safe learning environment is an important concern to parents and educators in every school, especially here at Palma. We accept the challenge of educating young men and will do whatever we can to continue the excellent reputation and environment Palma has enjoyed these past 68 years. Quality education today requires that cooperative and honest efforts between the school and family and the student and his teachers flow smoothly on a regular basis. Palma’s administration, faculty and staff are partners with parents in their son’s education; we notify parents of concerns about student life or behavior, even when off campus. We want to assist parents and students in making sure the educational process is well directed here at school, as well as at home. All Palma students and parents are expected to read this handbook and become familiar with what is required as one of those key members of the Palma family. You are expected to read all of the information contained in this handbook, and you are asked to sign below and return this consent form to school as soon as possible. If you have any questions on what is contained in this 2020-21 Palma Student and Parent Handbook, please include your inquires and/or comments in the space below or on a separate attachment to my attention, your principal. Your full participation in Palma’s educational program is critical as the key ingredient in educational excellence is involvement. Best wishes to each of our students and parents for a great year. Go Chieftains! Yours in Blessed Edmund Rice, Mr. David J. Sullivan Principal We have read and agree to be governed by the rules and regulations contained in the 2020-21 Palma Student & Parent Handbook. Father’s Signature Date Mother’s Signature Date Guardian’s Signature Date Student’s Signature Date Please PRINT Student’s Name: Please CHECK Student’s Grade Level at Palma for the 2020-21 School Year: 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade • OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL • 919 Iverson Street Salinas, CA 93901-1816 831.422.6391 F:831.422.5065 www.palmaschool.org Christian Brothers Institute of California Accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges PALMA CAMPUS MAP 2020-21 PATIO CAFETERIA A6 CISLINI STUDY C5 D5 CENTER A5 (CSC) STAGE 8 LANE TRACK A4 B4 C4 D4 Training Rm ARTIFICIAL A3 TURF INFIELD MAINT GYM Athletics D6 RESTRM RESTRM RESTRM FACULTY B3 Football Basketball C3 D3 E2 WORK RM Office Office RESTRM ATHLETIC P.E. I.T. A2 B2 C2 D2 Director Tech DIRECTOR Office COMPUTER LAB A1 C1 D1 E1 B1 DIRECTOR OF Cislini Conf. STUDENT LIFE AUX. OFFICE Rm (CCR) B-WING LOCKERS C-WING LOCKERS E3 E4 E5 GUIDANCE WING/ OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS ADMINISTRATION Flag Pole BAND Palma Accreditation MULTI-PURPOSE RM Coordinator PARKING LOT PARKING LOT BUILDING (MPB) BLESSED EDMUND RICE CHAPEL OFFICES of the PRESIDENT WRESTLING/PE Room DIRECTOR of CAMPUS MINISTRY PMJ Conference (Board Rm) TABLE OF CONTENTS Consent Form Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................................... 1 The Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education ............................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 2 Board of Directors .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Statement of Non-Discrimination Policy .................................................................................................................... 3 I. PHILOSOPHY ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 II. INTEGRAL STUDENT OUTCOMES (ISOs) ............................................................................................................. 3 III. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PALMA .................................................................................................................... 4 A. History & Background ................................................................................................................................ 4 B. School Name .............................................................................................................................................. 5 C. School Motto .............................................................................................................................................. 5 D. School Crest ............................................................................................................................................... 5 E. School Mascot ............................................................................................................................................ 5 F. School Colors .............................................................................................................................................. 5 IV. ACADEMIC INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................... 5 A. Admission Requirements & Procedures ...................................................................................................... 5 B. Criteria for Admittance ................................................................................................................................. 6 C. Academic Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 6 D. Grading Criteria ............................................................................................................................................ 7 E. High School Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................................ 7 F. Departmental Minimum Requirements ......................................................................................................... 7 G. Junior High School Graduation Requirements .............................................................................................. 8 H. Community Service Requirement .................................................................................................................. 8 I. Grade Reports, Deficiency Reports, Semester Exams, etc. .......................................................................... 8 J. Honor Roll and Honor Organizations ........................................................................................................... 9 K. Changes in Class Schedule ........................................................................................................................... 10 L. Student Records ........................................................................................................................................... 10 M. Academic Integrity Policy .............................................................................................................................. 10 N. Disciplinary Board ......................................................................................................................................... 10 O. Field Trips ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 P. Technology Acceptable Use Policy ................................................................................................................ 11 V. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 14 B. 2020-21 School Year Tuition & Fees ........................................................................................................... 14 C. Payment Plans and Tuition Protection Plan .................................................................................................... 15 D. Service Charges ............................................................................................................................................. 15 E. Refund Policy ...............................................................................................................................................