High School Parent & Student Handbook 2014-2015 MORRISON ACADEMY KAOHSIUNG CAMPUS Established 1974 High School Parent / Student Handbook 2013-2014 42 Chiacheng Road Dashe District Kaohsiung City Taiwan, 81546 Principal: Mr. Gabriel Choi Main Office………..…...(07) 356-1190 Office FAX.………...…..(07) 356-1189 Morrison System Services……….......................(04) 2297-3927 / Fax (04) 2292-1174 Website………………………………..…http://kaohsiung.mca.org.tw Morrison Academy is a member of the following organizations: The East Asian Regional Conference of Overseas Schools The Association of Christian Schools International Western Association of Schools and Colleges TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 5 MORRISON'S HISTORY ............................................................................................................................ 6 PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ....................................................................................................................... 7 VISION FOR OUR LEARNERS .................................................................................................................... 8 CORE VALUES .......................................................................................................................................... 9 EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ..................................................................................................................... 10 General Purpose ............................................................................................................................... 10 Distinctives of MAK High School ....................................................................................................... 10 CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION ................................................................................................................ 12 MAK Impact Program ........................................................................................................................ 12 Academic Integrity ............................................................................................................................ 14 Advanced Placement Courses ........................................................................................................... 14 Bible Instruction ................................................................................................................................ 15 Grading .............................................................................................................................................. 15 High School Awards .......................................................................................................................... 17 Transcripts ......................................................................................................................................... 19 Academic Probation and Retention .................................................................................................. 19 Homework......................................................................................................................................... 20 Standards for Student Productions and Publications ....................................................................... 22 Graduation Requirements .................................................................................................................... 22 Athletic Competition ......................................................................................................................... 23 Student Clubs .................................................................................................................................... 24 Field Trips .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Morrison's College Preparatory Program Contrasted with National Schools .................................. 25 ADMISSIONS/ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURES ............................................................ 26 Enrollment Policy .............................................................................................................................. 26 Registration Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 26 School Fees ....................................................................................................................................... 27 Grade Placement .............................................................................................................................. 27 Class Load .......................................................................................................................................... 28 Attendance ........................................................................................................................................ 28 Tardiness ........................................................................................................................................... 30 Early Withdrawal ............................................................................................................................... 30 2 Termination of Enrollment ............................................................................................................... 31 Student Illness or Injury .................................................................................................................... 31 School Expectations .......................................................................................................................... 32 Use of English Only ........................................................................................................................... 32 Discipline ........................................................................................................................................... 33 Probation .......................................................................................................................................... 34 Suspension ........................................................................................................................................ 34 Student Dress and Appearance Standard ......................................................................................... 35 Public Displays of Affection ............................................................................................................... 35 Use of Playground & Facilities After School ...................................................................................... 35 Closed Campus .................................................................................................................................. 36 Visitors .............................................................................................................................................. 36 Care of Campus ................................................................................................................................. 36 School Year/Hours ............................................................................................................................ 36 Child Abuse / Harassment ................................................................................................................. 37 Reporting Harassment ...................................................................................................................... 37 Fire and Earthquake Drills ................................................................................................................. 37 Typhoons ........................................................................................................................................... 37 SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................... 38 Accident Insurance ............................................................................................................................ 38 Computer Use ................................................................................................................................... 38 Counseling/Guidance ........................................................................................................................ 39 Drinking Water .................................................................................................................................. 39 Library ............................................................................................................................................... 39 Lockers .............................................................................................................................................. 41 Lunch Program .................................................................................................................................. 41 Student Health Services .................................................................................................................... 41 Student Store .................................................................................................................................... 42 Telephone ........................................................................................................................................