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All Rights Reserved. 2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S. • Lafayette, IN 47909 • 765.471.8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 1 QUICK REFERENCE UPPER SCHOOL 612-729-8321 Who to contact for what at Minnehaha Academy Upper School Academics: Mike DiNardo, Vice Principal Admissions: Michelle Ulland, Director of Admission and Enrollment Alumni: Nicole Sheldon, Director of Alumni & Community Engagement Athletics: Josh Thurow, Director of Athletics Emily Kennett, Administrative Assistant Attendance: Julie Johnson, Student Services 612-728-7780 (use this number also for important messages for students) Busing and Ice Arena: Scott Glenn 612-728-7788 College and Guidance Counseling: Kristin Overton & Christine Paton Cultural Field Experience (CFE): Jessa Anderson Financial Aid/Student Accounts: Brenda Robbins, Director of Student Accounts and Financial Aid Food Services: Taher Food Services Learning Support: Elaine Ekstedt, Director of Special Academic Needs Principal’s Office: Jason Wenschlag, Upper School Principal Registrar: Diane Rahm School Calendar: Sarah Vander Schaaf, Purchasing Director Student Life/Discipline: Lance Johnson, Dean of Students Fax Numbers: Upper School - 612-728-7787 Admissions & Advancement - 612-728-7757 Main Switchboard: 612-729-8321 Web Site: http://www.MinnehahaAcademy.net 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference Upper School ...........................2 Academic Tutoring ................................................20 Upper School Student/Parent AP/Honors Courses - Application Process ...........20 Handbook School Mission/Philosophy ..........4 Advanced Placement Exams ................................20 Mission Statement ..................................................4 Cheating/Academic Honesty ................................21 Core Values ............................................................4 Course Descriptions .............................................21 Spiritual Heritage ....................................................4 Course Load .........................................................21 School History ........................................................4 Credits for Graduation ..........................................21 School Song ...........................................................5 Drop/Add/Withdraw Courses ................................21 All School Administration ........................................5 Extended Absences (Illness-Related) ...................21 Upper School Administration/Support Services ......5 Extended Absences (Non Illness-Related) ...........22 Daily Policies and Procedures ............................6 Failed Courses .....................................................22 Activity Periods .......................................................6 Final Exams ..........................................................22 Spirit Store Located in the Sundet Commons ........6 Grade Reports ......................................................23 Chapels/Assemblies ...............................................6 Graduation Requirements ....................................23 Crisis Management Plan ........................................6 Incomplete Grades ...............................................23 Lockers ...................................................................6 International Study ................................................23 Lost and Found .......................................................6 Making Up Missed Work for Lunches ..................................................................6 School-Related Activities .................................24 School Closing Information .....................................6 National Honor Society .........................................24 Telephone Calls/Messages .....................................6 Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) .......24 Visitors ....................................................................7 Progress Reports - Schoology ..............................24 Community Expectations, Guidelines & Registration for Courses .......................................24 Disciplinary Procedures ..................................7 Repeating Courses ...............................................24 Attendance Policy ...................................................7 Suspension ...........................................................24 Before/After School Supervision .............................8 Transfer Credits ....................................................24 Behavior/Behavioral Expectations ..........................8 Weekly Bell Schedule ...........................................25 Cell Phones and Portable Devices .........................9 Student Life .........................................................25 Cheating/Plagiarism/Academic Honesty ................9 Advisory Program .................................................25 Chemical Concerns Policy ....................................10 College and Guidance Counseling Services ........25 Detention ..............................................................12 Community Service ..............................................25 Disciplinary Review Board ....................................12 Cultural Field Experience (CFE) Program ............25 Dress Code ...........................................................13 Diversity ................................................................26 Driving/Parking Privileges .....................................13 Intern Program ......................................................26 Free Hour Guidelines ...........................................13 Off-Campus Study Abroad Opportunities .............26 Hall Behavior ........................................................14 Prayer Chapel .......................................................26 Hallway Posters and Notices ................................14 Health Services ....................................................26 Harassment/Bullying .............................................14 Extracurricular Activities ...................................28 Language..............................................................14 Athletics ................................................................28 Library ...................................................................14 Offerings ..........................................................28 Additional Resources ............................................14 School Fight Song............................................29 Sexual Harassment ..............................................15 Sportsmanship .................................................29 Selling Items During the School Day ....................16 Activities and Clubs ..............................................29 Stealing/Vandalism ...............................................16 Parent Section ....................................................30 Technology ...........................................................16 Broadcast Email Messages ..................................30 Weapons ..............................................................18 Effective Communication ......................................30 Academic Life .....................................................19 Parent-Teacher Conferences ................................30 Academic Awards .................................................19 Volunteers in the Building .....................................30 Academic Expectations ........................................19 Parent/School Covenant .......................................30 Academic Probation .............................................20 Principles of Partnership for the Parents ..............31 Academic Special Needs ......................................20 Principles of Partnership with the School .............31 Academic Standing (GPA) ....................................20 3 UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK SCHOOL MISSION/PHILOSOPHY MISSION STATEMENT To provide high-quality education integrating Christian faith and learning so that students grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and others. CORE VALUES Distinctively Christian We encourage one another to become authentic followers of Jesus Christ Exceptional Academics We pursue truth and excellence in all educational experiences Cultivating Potential We help each person discover and develop his or her unique gifts and talents Caring Community We share a unity that is based on care for one another rather than conformity SPIRITUAL HERITAGE The Northwest Conference, a regional division of the Evangelical Covenant Church, is the owner and sustaining church community of Minnehaha Academy. The Covenant Church emerged during the Protestant Reformation. It has roots in the Biblical instruction of the Lutheran Church of Sweden, and in the spiritual awakenings of the 19th century. The Covenant Church confesses the historic faith of the Apostles. We believe