Marian High School offers all students the opportunity to participate in the athletic program. The aim of this program is to develop a well-rounded personality through emphasis on cooperation, commitment and personal responsibility. Marian is a member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) and follows its policies and guidelines.

           

Athletics is a privilege and as such, a student must remain academically eligible and maintain good order of conduct to compete in the athletic programs. A student who has two failures in a term is ineligible to participate in athletics.           

 

A student must be in school for four periods in order to participate in any athletic event for the day.

 

Athletic practice sessions do not start until one-half hour after school ends, to allow students time for after-school academic help. If a student has to serve a detention, that detention takes precedence over any sports practice.

           

A student must have a physical exam on file, conducted within the past twelve months, to be eligible to participate in the athletic programs. A permission form, signed by both the student and the parent, must be on file before the student is eligible to participate in the athletic programs.

 

A non-refundable athletic fee of $100 per sport is required of any student intending to participate in sports.

           

Insurance is the responsibility of the individual student and parents. An optional insurance plan is made available through the school in early September.

           

Students are personally responsible for all uniforms and equipment issued to them. Students are required to sign for all athletic equipment and return it or pay for all lost or stolen items by the date requested by the coach.

 

Baseball                                                  Basketball

Basketball                                               Cheerleading

Cross Country                                        Cross Country

Football                                                    Lacrosse

Golf                                                           Softball

Hockey                                                     Soccer

Lacrosse                                                 Spring Track

Soccer                                                      Volleyball

Spring Track                                            Winter Track

Winter Track

 

 

 

The cafeteria is maintained as a school service to the students. It is expected that courtesy and good conduct prevail. To ensure this:

-          Tables and floor are to be kept clean.

-          All food must be eaten in the cafeteria.

-          No food or drinks may be brought into classrooms, the Auditorium, the Gym or the Library.

           

Students who do not comply with the above requirements will be subject to disciplinary consequences.

 

In addition to planning Days of Recollection and school Liturgies, the Office of Campus Ministry offers students in the school the opportunity to become involved in programs that promote justice for all people and answer the call to Christian Service by providing baskets for the St. Bridget’s Food Pantry, by entertaining the retired and infirmed residents of the Bethany Health Care Facility and by working with the local town Councils on Aging to provide Care Bags for the less fortunate during the Christmas season. Student officers representing Campus Ministry are chosen each year in the fall.

Guidance is a service designed to help students find answers to questions, to help them make decisions, solve problems and discuss their concerns – in short, to help each individual student make the most of his or her years at Marian High School.

           

The guidance counselors want to help students to understand and be honest with themselves – to know their abilities, their weaknesses, their interests, their feelings and their relationships with others. Students are encouraged to make guidance appointments to discuss any educational, vocational, personal or social problems. If needed, referrals can be made through the guidance office to social workers, psychologists, testing services, psychiatrists, or physicians.

           

Group and individual guidance activities are planned to inform students of school and job opportunities; to test students’ interests, abilities and academic skills; to inform parents and students of procedures involved in college and financial aid applications.

           

The Guidance Office has an extensive library of information about careers, colleges, trade and technical schools, scholarships, summer schools, foreign travel and study programs, military service and college entrance exams. The Guidance Library is located in the Guidance Office and is open to all students, both during and after school. Many employers in Framingham and in neighboring towns notify us of job openings. The openings are posted in the Guidance Office on a bulletin board.

 

The Health Room is on the third floor. A nurse is available in the Health Room each day. Eye and ear tests and postural screenings are given to freshmen each year.

           

Students should obtain a pass from the teacher sending them to the Health Room. If a student needs to remain in the Health Room for more than twenty minutes, a parent/guardian will be notified, and the student will be dismissed. A student should return to class within 20 minutes. The student must present the signed pass to the teacher. The student may also be dismissed to go home with parental approval.

 

All medication, including aspirin, will be dispensed in the Health Room by the School Nurse with the expressed permission of the parent(s). Students should not have any medications in their possession. If a student is required to take a prescription drug during the school day, this medication, in its original pharmacy container, should be checked into the Health Room with written instructions from the doctor.

An optional student insurance plan is made available by the school each September. Complete information on student coverage is provided at that time for parents’ consideration.

The Marian High School Library is a place of reading, study and research. The Library is open from 7:15 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. daily. Since the Library is a place of study, talking and unbecoming conduct are unacceptable. A continuation of such conduct will result in the loss of Library privileges. Up to five students may obtain Library passes from the study hall proctor. No food is allowed in the Library.       

 

Prior to the midterm and final examinations, students are responsible for returning all books and periodicals. Lost books must be paid for by this time. Failure to do so may result in ineligibility to take mid-term and final exams.

 

Books may be borrowed on a two-week basis. Periodicals may be borrowed on an overnight basis. Fines will be charged on all overdue materials.

                        Freshmen – ERB

                        Sophomores – PLAN

                        Juniors – PSAT/NMSQT, SAT I*

                        Seniors – SAT I*, SAT II*

 

            Optional to any student – Interest Inventories
            (*These tests will be taken at other testing centers)

 

As a member of ERB, Marian uses their comprehensive testing program to assess the aptitude and achievement of freshmen.

PLAN is a program designed to test achievement in English, mathematics, reading, and science and also to assess study skills and career interests of the sophomore students.

The College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) sponsors several tests that are required for college admission:

This is a three-hour test that measures critical reading, writing and mathematical abilities developed over many years, both in and out of school.

These are one-hour, multiple-choice tests in specific subjects. Unlike the SAT I, which measures more general abilities, SAT II Tests measure knowledge of particular subjects and ability to apply that knowledge. Some colleges require SAT II Tests for admissions or placement purposes.

This is a ninety-minute combined test – The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test and the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test – which gives the student experience in taking a CEEB exam as well as an opportunity to compete in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. The PSAT is given at Marian in October. The SAT I and SAT II tests are given several times during the year at testing centers in various towns. Registration material is available in the Guidance Office.

 

Students enrolled in AP courses must take the AP tests in May.

Bus transportation is provided for students living in Framingham outside the two-mile radius of the school for a fee of $270 per year. Eligibility of the individual students in regard to the distance is decided by the Framingham School Department.

           

Information regarding Framingham Bus Transportation for Framingham residents is available from the Framingham Department of Transportation (Telephone: 508-626-9179). Additional information relating to bus transportation will be provided during the course of the year.

           

Marian van transportation, whenever possible, will be arranged with the students who apply for this service. The cost of Marian van transportation for the 2009-2010 year is set by the school based on the number of students using the vans. As a passenger in a school van, a student must adhere to the same rules as if he/she were in school.

           

Information relating to van transportation is provided during the course of the year. Any questions regarding van transportation should be directed to the Business Office.

A.    TUITION at Marian High School for the 2009-2010 academic year will be as follows:

Senior tuition is $8,300.

Junior tuition (Class of 2011) for the next two years is as follows:

2009-2010              $8,700

2010-2011       $8,700

Sophomore tuition (Class of 2012) for the next three years is as follows:

2009-2010              $8,700

2010-2011              $9,200

2011-2012       $9,200

Freshmen tuition (Class of 2012) for the next four years is as follows:

2009-2010              $8,900

2010-2011              $9,200

2011-2012              $9,200

2012-2013       $9,400

All Tuition is exclusive of fees.

       

B. FEES

Registration Fee of $250 – Freshmen or transfer students pay a non-refundable Registration Fee, which is separate from tuition. 

Class Fees           $  400              (must be paid by all students)

AP Testing Fee     $    90              must be paid per AP course in September

 

Fine Arts Fee         $ 100              for all full credit Fine Arts Courses

                                 $   50              for all half credit Fine Arts Courses

Athletic Fee            $ 100              (per sport, if applicable)

 

C. PAYMENT OPTIONS

Three options for payment are as follows:
1. Payment of entire annual tuition by July 1, either by check or credit card, and receive a $100 discount.

        2. Payment in two equal installments by check or credit card on July 1 and November 1.

        3. Ten monthly payments withdrawn automatically from your bank account by FACTS.

 

No final grades, transcripts or diplomas will be issued until all financial obligations to the school have been satisfied. Failure to satisfy these obligations will render the student ineligible to take final exams.

 

Parents who withdraw their child from the school before the end of the school year, for any reason, are responsible for payment one full calendar month following the month of withdrawal.

The Admissions Committee consists of the Director of Admissions and members of Guidance and Administration. Through its review of candidates, the Committee seeks students who will be happy at Marian, will make a real contribution to the life of the school and will take advantage of the opportunities offered at the school. A student’s school record, test scores and teacher/counselor’s recommendations are all given serious consideration.

Transfer students entering grades 10 or 11 must file an application form with the Admissions Office. In addition, a transcript of acceptable grades for the current and previous year(s), and recommendations of the Guidance Counselor from the applicant’s current school must be sent to Marian High School. An interview will be conducted with a member of the Admissions Committee. A review of the applicant’s credentials is made by the Admissions Committee, and a recommendation is made to the Principal for acceptance or rejection.

 

 

1.      Including in one’s paper, a passage taken directly from a book or any other source (including the work of a current or past student) without using quotation marks, a footnote and/or bibliographic entry.

2.      Paraphrasing a passage from a book without using a citation or a bibliographic entry to indicate the source of the material.

3.      Taking ideas from a source (including the work of a current or past student or any other person or the World Wide Web) and incorporating those ideas into one’s own thinking. Here, too, the source must be credited by means of a footnote and/or a bibliographic entry.

4.      Resubmitting a paper written at an earlier time (while a student may wish to pursue further an idea or thesis, previously graded work can not be resubmitted).

This is a formal written agreement among a student, his/her teacher(s), guidance counselor and parents. This contract will clearly outline what steps are necessary for academic improvement. A student, parent, administrator or counselor may suggest that a student be considered for an academic contract.

 

Probation is a status where a student is allowed time to work on improving poor academics, attendance/tardiness or behavior. This is a very serious and tenuous position for a student. Most often formal contracts are developed among the student, his/her teachers, counselor, Assistant Principal and parents. The student’s progress is monitored very closely.

 

Academic Probation may be required of students who are on contract and have not succeeded in fulfilling the basic academic requirements of this contract. Being on Academic Probation means that the student will be given weekly progress reports from the guidance counselor. If a student does not adhere to the conditions of this probation, he/she will be suspended from all extracurricular activities, including sports, until the requirements for Academic Probation are met. Academic Probation will be reviewed at the end of each marking period.

The weighting factors for course levels are:

                        College Prep                1.0

                        Honors                          1.3

                        AP Level                        1.5

Marian seeks students who are motivated to pursue a demanding education and contribute fully to the life of the school. The curriculum is college preparatory: it conforms to the expectations of the leading colleges and universities throughout the United States. It provides all students with the opportunity to obtain a quality education as well as study in depth one or several specific academic disciplines. We give serious and continued attention to the basic language and mathematical skills.

                       

To be sure academic standards are high, we expect students to spend at least three hours per night preparing for classes. All students are required to take six major subjects each year. No student will have any unscheduled time. If students are not in a subject class, they are assigned to a study hall. Advanced-level courses are offered in English, mathematics, foreign languages, science, social studies and art. 

Grade reports are issued at the end of each quarter. Interim reports will be mailed home at mid-marking periods for the freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. However, seniors will receive interim reports for the first three marking periods only. Semester exams are given in January and June. If any mid-year or final is missed, permission for a make-up examination will be determined by the Assistant Principal. The mid-year exam covers all material taught in the first semester; the final exam covers the material taught in the second semester.

            Theology                     4 years

            English                        4 years

            Social Studies            3 years

Mathematics           3 years

Science                    3 years (2 of which must be Biology and Chemistry)

World Languages  2 years

Fine Arts                   1 year  (equivalent to one credit)

Electives                   3 years

Christian Service    4 years (Freshmen – 20 hours, Sophomores – 20 hours,  Juniors – 20 hours, Seniors – 20 hours) A paper worth 20% of the fourth quarter grade is due the final day of class. For seniors, this is a graduation requirement.

 

The honor of Class Salutatorian and Valedictorian will be awarded to those seniors who have been in attendance at Marian High School since their sophomore year. The honor of being the Valedictorian and the Salutatorian is given to the students who have earned the highest and second-highest number of quality points in all subjects. 

           

Eligibility for a diploma includes taking and passing all courses in the senior year at Marian. All tuition payments must be fully satisfied. If all financial obligations are not met, the student will not receive a diploma.

In case of prolonged absence (more than three (3) days), parents may request homework assignments through the Guidance Office. A minimum of one day’s notice is required before parents can obtain these assignments.

All subjects are included in the calculation of the honor roll. The level of the course does not have any bearing on the honor roll. However, no student receiving a subject grade of less than B- on his/her report card will be eligible for the honor roll.

            First Honors:             Any combination of A’s

            Second Honors:       Three B’s (B, B+), all other marks A- and abov
            Honors:                      All marks B- and above

 

Grade                                   Percent

A+                                        100-97

A                                          96-94

A-                                         93-90

B+                                        89-87

B                                          86-84

B-                                         83-80

C+                                        79-77

C                                          76-74

C-                                         73-70

D+                                        69-67

D                                          66-64

D-                                         63-60

F                                           Below 60

Incomplete grades on a student’s report card signify that a student, for a justifiable reason, has been unable to complete his/her work in that particular subject. A grade of incomplete will be given only with the permission of the Principal. With Administration approval, an extended period of two weeks may be given to complete the work. If the work has not been completed within this two-week period, the incomplete grade will be converted to a failure.

Letter grades are given in the marking system. D- (60%) is the minimum passing grade. The lowest recorded term grade for report cards is an F (59% and below). 

 

To be academically eligible for National Honor Society, a student must have a cumulative average of B+.

Parent teacher conferences are scheduled twice a year, after terms one and two. In addition, parents can arrange for special conferences with teachers. Occasionally, it may be appropriate to hold a group conference in which the student’s teachers, guidance counselor and parents meet to discuss problems and plan for solutions. This can be arranged through the Guidance Office.

If a parent wishes to be more closely informed of a student who is doing poorly or not working to his/her potential, the parent may contact the guidance counselor, who will in turn, set the process in motion. The process is as follows:

1.      Parents must contact the Guidance Office to request progress reports.

2.      It is the student’s responsibility to return the completed progress report at the end of the school day to the Guidance Office. Completed forms will be mailed to parents.

3.      Parents must request these progress reports for each term.

All courses must be passed. If any underclassperson fails a subject for the year, he/she must attend and pass an accredited summer school course, or with prior permission of Administration, be tutored for 30 hours by a certified tutor or an on-line provider and receive a passing grade. All summer make-ups must be reported to Marian High School in writing by August 31, 2010. All such arrangements must be approved by Administration. Two failures in subjects or the equivalent units will result in withdrawal from Marian High School.                                  

The school abides by the Buckley Amendment with regard to the right of non-custodial parents. Unless we have been provided with a court order to the contrary, the school will provide the non-custodial parent, at his/her request, access to academic records and other school-related information regarding his/her child. It is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school with an official copy of any such court order.

If a student is absent on the day of a pre-announced test, he/she has to make up the test within one day of return. If, however, a student is tardy or goes to the Health Room or Guidance Office at the time that a pre-announced test is being given in class and the student is not dismissed from school, he/she will be required to make up that test at the end of that school day.

           

In the event of habitual absences on test days, 85% will be the maximum grade attainable on the make-up test. In the case of an extended absence (three or more days), the student must make up the test within five days of his/her return to school.

 

When a student reaches the third absence on a test day, the guidance counselor must be notified. These regulations are based on the school year, not quarters.

 

Obviously, it should be understood that extenuating circumstances may at times need to be taken into consideration at the discretion of the teacher. 

           

On most occasions, a make-up test will not be the same as the original test.

Members of the faculty and National Honor Society are available for in-school tutoring. A Homework Help and Organization Group is available to students on all levels after school. 

 

 

 

Excessive tardiness jeopardizes a student's academic progress, future employment or college admission. Students are to be present for the homeroom period by 7:15 a.m. and are marked absent at 7:20 a.m. Students who arrive after 7:20 a.m. are considered tardy. Late students report directly to the Main Office. Once a class has started, students will not be allowed to enter the class without written permission from the Main Office. 

 

Students who are tardy must have a written explanation from their parents. This explanation will be given to the Assistant Principal upon arrival. The parental note should state the specific reason for the tardiness and include a phone number that can be called by the Assistant Principal for verification. 

Any student who has excessive absences, tardies, and/or dismissals, as determined by the Assistant Principal, will be given a written warning and a copy of this warning will be sent home to parents. Should this warning be disregarded and the behavior persists, that student, his/her parents, the Assistant Principal and the guidance counselor will meet to develop an attendance contract.   The Assistant Principal, guidance counselor and parents will closely monitor this contract. Failure to meet the requirements of this contract will result in suspension from extracurricular activities. If the student is not involved in extracurricular activities, there will be a loss of privileges and/or Saturday detention.

 

If it is unavoidable that a student be dismissed early, a written request from the parents stating the time and the reason for the dismissal must be submitted to the Assistant Principal before 7:20 a.m. on the day of dismissal. After classes have begun for the day,telephone calls requesting a student’s dismissal must be directed to the Assistant Principal for approval. The student who is to be dismissed must report to the Main Office and sign out before leaving the building.

Exam schedules will be published at least one week prior to examination periods. Students are expected to abide by published attendance regulations.

 

If a student is late by less than ten minutes, he will start the exam upon arrival and be allotted extra time after the other students have finished. Any student who is late more than 10 minutes to a mid-term or final exam must take it on the make-up day or by arrangement of the teacher and student.

 

Please use the dates provided on the school calendar to plan vacation times. Teachers, however, are not required to give work ahead of time. Under extraordinary circumstances, consideration will be given to extended absences. Situations will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assistant Principal. This matter should be resolved well in advance of the planned absence.    Make-up work will be accepted by the individual teacher for periods of approved absences.

Students are allowed to attend the funeral of an immediate member of a fellow classmate’s family. Students who wish to attend the funeral must bring a note to the Office of the Assistant Principal the day before the funeral or, in cases of emergency, on the day of the funeral. 

 

 

 

In order to meet the educational goals of the school and to foster the growth of Christian community, rules of behavior have been established. Self-respect and respect for others are the foundation of these rules. Disrespect shown to any teacher, administrator, staff member, coach or fellow-student will not be tolerated. Certain violations of school rules will require a meeting with the Assistant Principal to include the parents (as determined by the Assistant Principal) in order to determine logical consequences.

           

An orderly atmosphere is conducive to learning and contributes to the development of self-discipline. Toward that end, teachers will set forth for their students the rules (code) of acceptable conduct in each class. In the corridors, students are to be courteous – by walking to the right, holding the door for the next person, etc. At all times students are expected to behave in a manner appropriate to an educational institution (environment). Initially, discipline will be directed by the faculty member involved. Faculty members directly involved with the inappropriate behavior are expected to handle the situation. Warnings, conferences with the student after school and parent contact usually will correct routine inappropriate behavior. Certainly, for more serious situations that involve health, safety and well being, the teacher must refer the student to the Assistant Principal. Parent contact by the teacher or Assistant Principal is extremely important and effective when looking for a change in a student’s behavior.

A student may be placed on probation as a result of either suspension or lack of cooperation with school authorities as evidenced by repeated infractions of the general school guidelines. The status of probation signifies that the continued presence of the student at Marian High School is in serious doubt. The student must realize this situation and see to it that his/her conduct and attitude are such that they do not place him/her in conflict with the school. Parents always have the right of appeal to the Principal, who will gladly meet with them to discuss serious situations. However, the Principal is the final arbiter in behavioral matters. Students on probation may not participate in extra-curricular activities and/or athletics.

The following serious infractions: class cut, smoking, fighting, cheating, dishonesty, gambling, truancy, vandalism, stealing, threatening language, abusive treatment personnel/students, drug/alcohol use or possession, harassment, distribution of drugs, possession of firearms or other weapons, hazing and bullying will warrant consequences as determined by the Administration, in some cases, the police. The consequences will be based on the seriousness of the infraction and the Massachusetts State Law, always keeping in mind the safety and well being of the students, faculty and staff.

           

Teacher-Imposed Detention is the usual sanction for various academic and/or behavioral reasons and may be assigned by the teacher. When teachers deem it necessary to detain a student after school, the student must report as instructed. Any student who does not show up for a Teacher-Imposed Detention will be subject to an additional detention and a phone call home informing his/her parents of the infraction and the skipped detention.

           

If a student must make transportation arrangements to attend detention, he/she must communicate the problem to the person who assigned the detention. The student and teacher or Assistant Principal will then select an alternative meeting time.

 

Saturday Detention is scheduled periodically throughout the year. A student may be assigned to Saturday Detention by the Principal or the Assistant Principal.

Suspension is understood as a temporary separation of a student from the school community. For such offenses as disregard for the policies specific to drinking, drugs, fighting, harassment, bullying, insubordination, insolence, vandalism, truancy, smoking, bringing public disgrace to the school, and the like, the duration of the suspension will be determined by the seriousness of the infraction. Suspension will be assigned for a varying number of days and will include immediate parental contact by the Assistant Principal. No credit will be given for missed work for days of suspension. Students on suspension may not participate in any extracurricular activity on those days, including sports, drama, proms, etc.

In as much as smoking is considered a serious health hazard and a safety hazard in a public building, smoking or possession of smoking materials by students will not be allowed anywhere in the building or on the grounds of Marian High School. Violation of this rule constitutes a serious offense that is punishable and will be handled by the Assistant Principal.

 

Any accident occurring on school property must be reported immediately to the Administration. Parents or guardians will then be notified. Students are required to have at least two telephone numbers that can be used to locate parents or guardians.

Activities are coordinated by the Director of Student Activities. Information regarding planned activities will be announced. Academic eligibility is necessary for participation in all extra-curricular activities. Permission for activities will be given by the Principal. Entire school assemblies or events will be planned by the Class Advisor/Student Council Advisor with the approval of the Principal.

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA, 40 CFR Part 763 of Title II of the Toxic Substance Control Act) requires notification to all school personnel that asbestos management plans have been developed for our school which has asbestos materials present. These plans are available and accessible at the Main Office.

Students are expected to be courteous at all auditorium functions. After auditorium functions, all students must report back to class, unless otherwise directed.

The purpose of the dress code at Marian High School is to develop in students a sense of pride in themselves and in their school. Cleanliness and neatness are important. Students are expected to come to school in a manner that reflects good grooming and refinement. In accordance with the school’s philosophy and purpose, the dress code is intended to promote honesty, accountability for one’s actions and responsibility to others. The dress code items for boys and girls requiring the Marian logo MUST be purchased as specified from Collegiate House, Inc. No substitutes will be accepted.

 

In general, students are expected to be neat, clean and presentable. Hats, bandanas, or other headgear are never to be worn in the school building with the exception of Out of Uniform Days. Students are expected to arrive dressed appropriately and remain so throughout the day. Specific guidelines are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The school reserves the right to set reasonable disciplinary and other standards for candidates for elected office. Moderators will publish standards and procedures prior to any election.

The elevator is for faculty use. Students who need to use the elevator because of a physical handicap must have permission from the Assistant Principal or school nurse. The Assistant Principal or school nurse will issue a pass for this purpose.

Marian High School, along with the help of the Framingham Police Department, has developed a comprehensive emergency response handbook. These emergencies range from internal and external threats to bus accidents, field trips and missing students. The Framingham Police Department updates Marian on any changes in procedures. They also perform random drills throughout the year.

Students will follow the filing procedure posted in each classroom. If you should be in any other area of the building when the fire signal sounds, proceed to the nearest exit. File quickly and silently to designated places away from the building and remain there until the signal to return is given. Fire drill procedures will be reviewed and practiced during the first few days of school.

Food and drinks are to be consumed in the cafeteria only. All other areas in the building are excluded. This restriction includes candy and gum. Violation of this rule will result in disciplinary consequences.

Sneakers must be worn whenever the gym floor is used. Students may not play in their stocking feet. No food or drinks are allowed in the gym.

Lockers are assigned and must be kept locked. Money should not be kept in any lockers. Student lockers may be inspected by school authorities at any time. Students are responsible for the condition of their lockers at all times. Students will be fined for locker damage. The school does not accept responsibility for any articles missing from lockers.

The Administration reserves the right to take photographs of students at school events for use in the school’s public relations program.

Students are not to use radios, walkmans, cassette players, iPods, beepers, telephones, cell/camera phones, or any other electrical equipment during school hours. Text messaging will also not be tolerated. Unauthorized use of such equipment will result in confiscation. If confiscated, the item may be picked up at the Assistant Principal’s office at the end of the day. Parents will be notified at the discretion of the Assistant Principal. The office will assume no responsibility for these items. 

Respect for school and for every kind of school property is a prime requisite of a good citizen. Much time and money are involved in maintaining the building and property and in keeping it as clean and as attractive as possible. Each student is expected to cooperate in maintaining the cleanliness and order in the classrooms, desks, corridors, stairways, cafeteria, wash basins and toilets. 

 

To deliberately deface or damage the building equipment, furnishings or grounds is a form of stealing. Restitution will be demanded. Accidental breakage or damage should be reported at once to the classroom or homeroom teacher, who will immediately report it to the Assistant Principal. Any student who is on school property, or who is in attendance at school or any school-sponsored activity, or whose conduct at any time or place interferes with or obstructs the missions or operations of the school or the safety or welfare of the students or employees will be subject to serious consequences as determined by the Principal/Assistant Principal.

Marian High School provides computer resources to enhance the educational experiences of its students. Students are expected to exercise their privilege to use these facilities in a manner consistent with the educational objectives of the school. Any activity which is disruptive or offensive to other students or teachers is inappropriate.

           

Students who use school computers for unethical, illegal, or mischievous purposes will be referred to the Assistant Principal for disciplinary action.

           

Students are prohibited from doing the following on school computers:

·         Copying copyrighted software

·         Changing machine or software settings and configurations

·         Installing programs or data files on a hard drive, without the consent and authorization

·         Using, altering, creating or distributing a password not specifically issued to them

·         Setting up and/or running CD-ROMS other than those provided by the school

·         Running any programs, including games, other than those provided by the school or approved by a teacher for educational use related to a particular course or school activity

·         Downloading illegal or explicit material

 

All students using school computers must agree to abide by the Marian High School Internet Use Policy which is posted in the Computer Lab and in the Library and which will be reviewed by teachers whose students are responsible to use the Internet for course work. Students are responsible for reporting to their teachers or to the Assistant Principal any violation of these rules by another individual.

Announcements regarding the cancellation of school will be made over WBZ radio and can be viewed on television channels 4, 5 and 7. Marian announcements are separate from those of the Town of Framingham.

The school day consists of six 44-minute class periods, one 60-minute block period, and one homeroom period. Students must report to homeroom by 7:20 a.m. The hours are from 7:20 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. There may be other times when the staff (coaches, moderators, teachers, etc.) schedule activities; on such occasions, supervision will be provided during the time of the activity.       

The school telephones are for official use only. In cases of emergency, a student may use the Main Office telephone during school hours. Students are not permitted to use cell phones during school hours. Unauthorized use of a cell phone will result in the phone being confiscated. If confiscated, the cell phone may be picked up at the Assistant Principal’s office at the end of the day. Parents will be notified at the discretion the Assistant Principal.

Evaluation for eligibility of continuation of Senior Privileges will take place at the conclusion of each quarter. Both order of conduct and grades will be consideration. Privileges will be available only to seniors who are passing all subjects.   Habitual tardiness and repeated Dress Code violations may result in the revocation of Senior Privileges.                                                                                                           

Driving to school is a privilege not a right. In concern of safety, Marian High School students are reminded of the importance of wearing properly adjusted and fastened safety belts. Marian High School students must be wearing seat belts while driving on school property. Because of the lack of parking facilities, students may drive cars to school under the following conditions:

 

·         Vehicles must be registered at the office of the Assistant Principal if students wish to use the assigned parking lot that is provided by the school.

·         At the Annual Gala/Auction each spring, parents/guardians are given the opportunity to purchase parking spaces for the following school year.

·         A limited number of student parking spots is available in the school lot for seniors. These spots require a parking fee and are determined by a lottery.

·         The limited parking spaces on school grounds are for faculty/staff use and for authorized students only. Cars will be designated by a sticker. Unauthorized student parking will result in cars being towed.

·         A student may not go to his/her car during the school day without office permission.

·         Only after 2:15 may any other students park on school grounds.

 

If Marian High School students are given the opportunity to park off campus, they are to respect these areas as they would Marian High School property. In the past, there have been incidents of vandalism, excessive littering, inappropriate/dangerous driving. In the event of any disregard for any parking lot regulation, students will:

 

Offense #1 - Receive a written warning with a copy sent home to parents

Offense #2 - One week loss of parking privileges

Offense #3 - One month loss of parking privileges

If a student continues to disregard the parking lot regulations, the administration will decide the number of weeks of loss of parking privileges. This may include the remainder of the school year.

All student visitors must have parental permission and the approval of the Administration prior to arrival. The visitor will receive a pass and the student responsible for the guest should introduce him/her to the teachers whose classes will be visited.

           

The Admissions Director can also authorize student visitors within the building for the purpose of Admissions. The Admissions Director would make the Assistant Principal aware of these visitors on/before the day of the scheduled visit. All visitors will have a visitor’s pass.

A faculty member must be present whenever a student enters the school after school hours, or whenever students are using an area of the school. Students engaged in any extra-curricular activity may not return to the main building (lockers) after 2:45 p.m. without specific permission from an authorized source.

 

 

EXTRA CURRICULAR /STUDENT ACTIVITIES/CLUBS

 

The annual Art Fair is open to all students. Pieces are selected to enter the Fair and practicing artists, as well as others, judge the works. Awards are given for outstanding works in each area.

The Book Club meets in the Library and gives students the opportunity to read and discuss works by authors of noted best sellers.       

 

This club is designed to hone the skills of those students interested in the visual arts.

 

The Chess Club affords interested students the opportunity to think critically as well as sharpen their board strategies.

 

Theactivity gives studentsa variety of opportunities to put their faith into practice. They feed the hungry monthly at Pine Street Inn; distribute Thanksgiving baskets; provide gifts for the homeless at Christmas.

 

Senior Class officers are elected by their peers each May for the following year. All other Class Officers are elected in October. They work with their class moderators to establish class activities such as dances, fundraisers and field trips. They also bring the problems and concerns of their class to the attention of their moderators, the Student Council and/or the Administration.

 

A culturally-oriented week that brings students together to celebrate other cultures, people, customs, music and traditions.

The Multicultural Club is a group of students from diverse cultural backgrounds who meet to coordinate and plan events which will broaden student awareness of the many contributions of our multicultural friends, peers and neighbors.

The International Thespian Society is a society which honors and recognizes those qualified students who have a special interest in theater and theater production.   At the annual induction ceremony, they take an oath to be faithful to the cause and help to promote secondary school theater education. Their purpose is to produce plays at Marian which meet the standards and qualities of good theater.

Using the vehicle of poetry and prose, the students explore their world - the world around them and the word within them - in language.

 

As part of our Theatre Arts Program, our drama club, the Marian High School Mainstagers, participates in the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival, a tri-level competition designed to showcase and award the best in high school drama, and also produces a Christmas revue and a spring musical.

Students will discover the many different theories and concepts of math ranging from general math to calculus. They will compete in various competitions sponsored by the MML.

The Mock Trial Team is organized into roles of student-lawyers and witnesses. The student-lawyers deliver an opening statement, conduct direct and cross-examination of three witnesses and deliver a closing argument. The team must prepare and present both sides of the case, taking turns prosecuting and defending at least once each. The trials are conducted in actual courtrooms. 

The National Honor Society is an academic and service organization. Students gain membership into the school chapter of the National Honor Society according to the following procedures, which are in accordance with the directives established in the national constitution of the Society.

1.      No student may apply for membership. Students are selected.

2.      Freshmen are not eligible. A student may be a member of those classes (sophomore, junior, senior) designated as eligible in the national constitution and the chapter by-laws. Candidates must have been in attendance at the school for an equivalent of one semester.

3.      Honor roll status means a cumulative average of at least B+ (87). At that point, the selection process can begin.

4.      Candidates must be evaluated on the basis of service, leadership and character. These three factors are considered crucial for membership as is scholarship. To aid in this evaluation, the school advisor, a faculty member chosen by the Principal, will send a form to the academically qualified students which must be returned completed. Failure to return the form automatically ends the selection process for the student involved.

5.      The selection of members to the chapter shall be by majority vote of the faculty council. The faculty council is a group of five (5) individuals chosen annually by the Principal. Their term lasts only for one year, although they can be asked to serve again. The Principal does not vote on any memberships. The faculty advisor similarly does not vote on any memberships.

6.      The vote on membership is based on a point system. Students receive points for the number and importance of activities and services which they have performed both in and out of school.

 

During the school year, students may choose to avail themselves of several school sponsored trips to places such as Quebec, Puerto Rico and New York. These trips are intended to be both educational and recreational.

In the winter each year, Marian holds its Science Fair. Students prepare their projects during the winter months and are judged in various categories. Winners go to the Worcester Science and Engineering Fair in Worcester. Winners from this fair go to the State Science Fair at MIT. Students enrolled in Honors Science courses are required to participate in the Annual Science Fair.

These students act as representatives of Marian High School and participate in the public relations of the school. Primarily, they participate in the Admissions Process, at Open Houses, Visiting Days and Freshman Orientation.

 

The purpose of Student Council shall be to provide a maximum opportunity for the students at Marian High to participate in student affairs in order to promote the welfare of the school. While carrying out this function, the Council shall promote Christian values and the practice of democracy.

 

Students in this club will work with the French and Spanish teachers to plan museum and restaurant visits as well as special trips to areas of the world where French and/or Spanish is the predominant language.

 

After the first marking period, tutoring will be offered to all students by members of The National Honor Society.