2018-2019 Student & Parent Handbook 919 Iverson Street Salinas, CA 93901-1898 831.422.6391 www.palmaschool.org 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. 2018-19 School Year Tuition & Fees ........................................................................................................... 14 C. Payment Plans and Tuition Protection Plan .................................................................................................... 15 D. Refund Policy ................................................................................................................................................ 15 E. Student Insurance............................................................................................................................................ 15 F. Financial Aid, Scholarships and Grants ......................................................................................................... 15 G. Book Purchases ............................................................................................................................................ 16 VI. STUDENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................................... 16 A. Guidance ....................................................................................................................................................... 16 B. Testing Program ........................................................................................................................................... 16 C. Cislini Study Center (CSC) Hours & Rules ...................................................................................................... 16 D. Palma Parents' Club ...................................................................................................................................... 16 E. Athletic Council .............................................................................................................................................. 16 F. Eligibility Policy for Extra-Curricular & Co-Curricular Activities ....................................................................... 17 G. Non-Athletic Clubs and Activities .................................................................................................................... 17 H. Athletic Activities ............................................................................................................................................. 18 VII. PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 19 A. Process for Excusing Illnesses and Tardies .................................................................................................... 19 B. Extraordinary Reasons for Missing School ..................................................................................................... 19 C. Extended Absence Due to Illness ................................................................................................................... 19 D. Absence and School Activities ........................................................................................................................ 19 E. Loss of Credit Due to Absences ..................................................................................................................... 20 F. Make Up Work ................................................................................................................................................ 20 G. Tardiness ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 H. Permission to Leave Campus ........................................................................................................................ 20 I. Excuse from Physical Education .................................................................................................................... 20 J. Emergency Procedures ................................................................................................................................. 20 K. Drills .............................................................................................................................................................. 21 L. Lost