Chase Collegiate School Student Handbook 09-10 Handbook Final

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Policies and Procedures



NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Chase Collegiate School does not discriminate against anyperson in admission, employment, or otherwise because of race, color, religion, national or igin, ancestry, marital status,

physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or agein violation of existing state or federal laws or regulations.

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Dear Families:

We welcome f amilies, both new and returning, to the2009 – 2010 school year. As we begin our 144th academic

year, I am excited about the growth we will all see in our students as they more through our challenging, supportiveprogram.

This Handbook contains information about the pro-cedures and policies that help our School community oper-ate in harmony and with shared expectations. Please care-fully review the important Common Procedures, which arelocated at the front of the Handbook, as well as the policiesthat are detailed for each division. They describe thethoughtful and planned way that we work with childrenand families.

Education is an ever more challenging mission in thisday and age.And it is ever more critical. Our teachers,administrators, and entire staff work hard throughout the year to fulfill the very ambitious Mission that is printed onthe following page. Our Mission outlines our commitmentto engage children and families in education in the broad-est sense; an education that develops the individual child,fosters community concern, and cultivates life-long rela-tionships.

Please feel free to contact me, our Academic Dean or any of the Division Heads should you have a questionabout any items in this book.

MISSIO N STATEMENT

We educate tomorrow’s leaders and inspire in each studenta life-long passion for learning, personal achievement, andcontribution to the community.

To fulfill our mission we:

• Develop each student’s intellectual, ethical, creative,social, and athletic potential.

• Select motivated and resourceful students withdiverse backgrounds and interests, intellectualcuriosity, and sound character.

• Attract and support a talented and dedicated facultywith diverse backgrounds and interests, intellectualcuriosity, and sound character.

• Teach clear and concise written and spokencommunication, critical thinking, analytical problemsolving and technological sophistication.

• Foster respect, courtesy, responsibility, kindness.

• Promote service to the community through goodcitizenship and concern for the welfare of others.

• Encourage family commitment to the life of theSchool.

• Cultivate life-long stewardship and support for theSchool’s distinguished history and traditions.



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CHASECOLLEGIATE SCHOOL

EST. 1865

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Common Policies & Procedures . . . . .7

Lower School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Upper School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Honor Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Telephone/Fax Numbers . . . . . . . . . .92

School Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Dress Code Attachment . . . . . . . . . . .97

Parents and Chase Collegiate School

Every independent school needs and expects the cooperation of itsparents, who must understand and embrace the school’s mission, share itscore values, and fully support i ts curr iculum, faculty, and staff. When joined by a common set of beliefs and purposes, the school and its par-ents form a powerful team with far-reaching positive effects on childrenand the entire school community.

Working together, parents and school professionals exert a stronginfluence on children to become better educated; they also help them tomature by modeling adult working relationships based upon civility,honesty, and respect.

Parents best support a school climate of trust and respect by com-

municating concerns openly and constructively to the teacher or admin-istrator closest to the problem. In most cases, parental concerns shouldbe directed first to the classroom teacher, followed by the student’s advi-sor (in the Middle and Upper Schools), and then to the Division Head if necessary. If a satisfactory conclusion is not reached within the division,the parent should contact the Academic Dean and, finally, the Head of School. Efforts by parents to lobby other parents will be viewed by theschool as counterproductive.

Parents and the Board of Trustees

At Chase Collegiate School, decision-making authority at the high-est level resides in a volunteer Board of Trustees, whose membershipoften includes current parents. The Board focuses on three areas criticalto the success of any independent school: it selects, evaluates, and sup-ports the Head of School, to whom it delegates authority to manage theschool; it develops broad institutional policies that guide the Head inrunning the School; and it is accountable for the financial well-being of the school. The Board of Trustees does not intervene in the daily affairsof the school, such as curriculum development and hiring and evaluationof faculty and staff. In the conduct of its official business, the Board acts

only as a whole; individual Trustees, including the Board Chair, have no



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authority to act unless specifically authorized to do so by the Board act-ing as a whole.

Parents with concerns about the School or with decisions made bythe administration or faculty are encouraged to inquire about and follow

the school’s review process, which is outlined in the previous section.

Parents and the Faculty and Administration

Parents play an essential and positive role in the life of ChaseCollegiate School . Not only are parents advocates for their children,they also support the faculty and administration through volunteer activ-ities and events.

The relationship between parents and the faculty and administra-tion is formally governed by the school’s written enrollment contractand handbook, in which its procedures are spelled out. By enrollingtheir child in Chase Collegiate School , parents agree to subscribe to theschool’s mission, follow its rules, and abide by its decisions. Trust andmutual respect are essential underpinnings of effective working relation-ships with parents.

While parents may not agree with every decision by the school, inmost cases, the parents and School will find enough common ground tocontinue a mutually respectful relationship. In an extreme case, when aconstructive, positive relationship cannot be maintained, the school

reserves the right to deny continued attendance or re-enrollment. 1

1 Adapted fromThe Association of Independent Maryland Schools

CHASE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

COMMON POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Attendance

The School’s Academic Calendar for the upcoming year is publishedin January of every year. Families are responsible for checking the calen-dar for dates that the School is in session. Vacations should be scheduledduring the provided holidays so that they do not interfere with thechild’s regular school schedule. We believe that there is no substitute for a child being actively present in school and we cannot duplicate experi-ences or lessons that are missed. Students or families who know inadvance of an absence for legitimate reasons other than illness(including college visits) must contact the Division Head inadvance to request approval of the date of the anticipatedabsence. Please consult each section of the Handbook for your child’s

specific policy and procedure.Students who accumulate more than twenty absent days during aschool year may not be eligible for promotion to the next grade or con-tinuing at the School.

The Honor System and Code of Conduct at Chase

THE HONOR SYSTEMThe purpose of the Honor Code is to reinforce the positive values of

Chase Collegiate School. It creates a community of trust among studentsand faculty by establishing a set of commonly articulated and understoodprinciples to use as guidelines for right conduct.The Honor Code enhances our community agreement that all memberswill “think independently and act responsibly,” as stated in the Mission of the Upper School, and strives to instill virtue in students to carry withthem throughout life.

The Honor Code“On my honor, I pledge my academic integrity, honesty, respect, andsportsmanship to the Chase Collegiate School community, and I will

encourage others to do the same.As a member of this community I willnot lie, cheat, steal or demonstrate cruelty in any form.”



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In the Lower and Middle Schools, violations of the Honor Code arehandled by the appropriate teachers and Division Head. In the Upper School, the community abides by the Honor Code though an Honor Code Constitution and an Honor Council (see Upper School section,pp. 72 )

Keeping the Honor Code alive in our community is central to a safeand successful educational environment at Chase.Therefore, communitymembers should not tolerate lying, cheating or stealing.

CODE OF CONDUCTPhilosophy:The most fundamental duty of any educational institution is to protectits educational environment and the physical and emotional safety of itscommunity. Chase Collegiate School’s Code of Conduct reflects these

core values and establishes basic rules and expectations that all membersof our community are expected to observe. These rules are establishedto preserve a healthy social and educational climate and to promote thesmooth running of day-to-day operations of our busy school.

Chase believes strongly that the purpose of discipline is to teach and notmerely to punish. As such, we invest all discipline with instruction bothto address specific concerns and to help guide students as they continuetheir journey through our school community. Our students learn that asindividuals they have a role to play and an obligation to our larger com-munity, that one is accountable for one’s words and actions, and that

with privilege and freedom comes responsibility. Balancing the needs of the individual with the larger interests of the group is central to all of our conversations around these issues.

Students may be disciplined for conduct on or off campus or at anyschool-sponsored activity that endangers persons or property, is disrup-tive of the educational process of the School, or that violates a policy or regulation of the School. These actions can lead to disciplinary actionup to and including suspension and/or dismissal.

Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

MAJOR SCHOOL RULES:In addition to the Honor Code’s standards regarding lying, cheating, andstealing the following rules are established for the safety and well-being

of the school and all its students:1. Students are expected to treat all members of the Chasecommunity with respect. Acts of physical aggression, threatening,hazing, or intimidation of any kind will not be tolerated, nor willthe use of obscene, profane, disrespectful or harassing language or actions, including the use of racial, ethnic, homophobic, or sexualslurs that target an individual's gender, sexual orientation, race,color, religion, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry. (See Harassment Policy pg. 15)

2. Unauthorized possession, sale, distribution, use or consumptionof tobacco, drugs, narcotics or alcoholic beverages; or any substancepurported to be a tobacco product, drug, narcotic, or alcoholicbeverage. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "drugs" shallinclude, but shall not be limited to, any medicinal preparation(prescription and non-prescription) and any controlled substancewhose possession, sale, distribution, use or consumption is illegalunder state and/or federal law.This includes possession of paraphernalia used or designed to be used in the consumption,sale or distribution of drugs, alcohol or tobacco.

3. Leaving school grounds, school transportation or aschool-sponsored activity without authorization.

4. The defacing, damaging or destruction of school property or theproperty of others.

5a. Possession of any weapon, whether functional or not, weaponfacsimile, or any other dangerous object.

5b. A student who knows that knives, weapons, or firearms of any

kind are either in a student’s possession or located on campus isobligated to report this information to an adult immediately.



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6.Any threat or act that threatens the safety of students, other community members, and/or other persons. School officials willcomply fully with local authorities in such matters.

OTHER SCHOOL RULES:

-Chase is a smoke-free campus. A student may not use tobacco atany time, in any place, on the school property.

-A student must not be absent from school, class, study hall, homeroom period, or other required meetings without proper authorization.

-A student may not disrupt any class, study hall, assembly, or other group meeting or activity.

-A student may not use obscene, profane, disrespectful, demeaning,pejorative, or discriminatory language or gestures. Joking andteasing are not acceptable excuses for hurtful comments or behavior.

-A student may not misuse, destroy, or intercept official schoolrecords or school communications with parents.

-Refusal by a student to identify himself/herself to an adult whenasked or to obey the valid authority of teachers, supervisors,administrators, other staff members and/or law enforcementauthorities.-A student must observe the school dress code.

-Possession or ignition of any fireworks or other explosivematerials, or ignition of any material causing a fire, and/or misusingfire-protection or safety equipment.

-Unauthorized or inappropriate use of any school computer,computer system, computer software, Internet connection or similar school property or system, or the use of such property or system for unauthorized or non-school related purposes.

-A student may not use school equipment (i.e. telephones, taperecorders, office equipment, etc.) without the specific permission of

a member of school staff.

-Unauthorized entrance into any portion of the school facility or aiding or abetting an unauthorized entrance.This includes the possession and/or use of keys, passwords, or access codes to any of theSchool’s computers, network system, or wireless system.

-Accumulation of offenses such as school and class tardiness, class or study hall cutting, or failure to attend detention.

-A student may not loiter in the parking lots, in cars, in the restrooms, or in any of the wooded areas on campus during schoolhours or during a scheduled school activity.

-Trespassing on school grounds while suspended from school.

-Throwing snowballs, rocks, sticks and/or similar objects.

-Unauthorized and/or reckless and/or improper operation of a

motor vehicle on school grounds or at any school-sponsoredactivity.

-Possession and/or use of a laser pointer.

-Any action prohibited by any Federal or State law which wouldindicate that the student presents a danger to any person in theschool community or school property.

Students may be disciplined for conduct on or off campus or at anyschool-sponsored activity that endangers persons or property, is disrup-tive of the educational process of the School, or that violates a policy or

regulation of the School. These actions can lead to disciplinary actionup to and including suspension and/or dismissal.

Specifically, students who violate a Major School rule can reasonablyexpect to receive a term of suspension and/or probation, while thosewho break a lesser (“Other”) rule can usually expect a less serious con-sequence. Short of expulsion, suspension and probation are the strongestresponses a school has to address incidents of concern, and should bereserved for the most serious incidents.

Students are expected to understand and adhere to the Code of

Conduct at all times.The administration shall, in its sole discretion,determine the nature and severity of offenses against the Code of



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Conduct and shall discipline students accordingly. The Division Head,working in conjunction with the appropriate teachers, other staff mem-bers, and the Head of School, as appropriate, shall determine the level of punishment that is appropriate and in accordance with the disciplinaryprocedures of the Division. Possible responses to infractions include:

counseling by a member of the staff; issuance of a formal warning; thecalling of a parent for a conference; requiring an appearance before adisciplinary body; imposition of restrictions on freedom of movementduring the school day and/or restrictions on participation in activities;the removal of privileges; detention; probation; suspension; any combina-tion of the above; and such other actions as may be deemed appropriateby school authorities. The School reserves the right to search studentlockers, cars, and backpacks and/or deploy surveillance, including elec-tronic or video, at any time and in any location (within reasonable lim-its) to insure the safety of its grounds, facilities, and community.

A violation of the Honor Code or of a Major School Rules and/or ahistory of serious disciplinary difficulties constitute grounds for proba-tion, suspension, or dismissal from the school.

Probation is a specific period of time during which a student is givenan opportunity to prove that he or she has learned from past mistakesand that he or she can comply with school regulations in the future.Failure to do so usually leads to suspension or dismissal. Probation alsomay involve the removal of privileges and/or the imposition of restric-tions on participation in activities. The length and precise terms of the

probation are determined by the Head of School or by DivisionDirector. In the Upper School, Junior and Senior privileges are notextended to students throughout the duration of the probation period.

Suspension is the temporary separation of a student from the school andfrom all school-related activities for a specific number of days. The pur-pose of suspension is to compel the individual to reflect on the serious-ness of his or her actions and the degree to which he/she values contin-ued membership in our school community. Suspensions may beimposed by the Head of School or by the Division Director for multi-ple, repeated, or very serious infractions; for violation of probation; or (incombination with probation) for major violations as defined above.

Dismissal is the permanent expulsion of a student from the school and itmay be effected only by the Head of School.Although extremely diffi-cult for all concerned, such action sometimes is a necessary means of helping a student learn that standards for acceptable behavior must beseen as real and meaningful. The school is committed to the cause that

every case must be evaluated on an individual basis, and extenuating cir-cumstances always receive consideration. Nonetheless, the school willexpel a student at any point during the year when the Head of School,in consultation with the appropriate advisory group, concludes that thebest interests of a student, and/or the school as a whole, require suchaction. When a student is expelled, he or she may not return to campusor attend school functions for at least the remainder of the academic year.

Dress Code

The purpose of a dress code in a school is to minimize distractionsand to help students learn to keep themselves neat, modest, and well-groomed. Concern for personal appearance is an indication of self-respect and courtesy to others and creates a favorable climate for learn-ing. Final interpretation of the dress code rests with each Division Headand the Headmaster. Coming to school in dress code is considered aminimum expectation for each student each day. Chase attaches as muchimportance to the spirit as to the letter of the Dress Code and looks tostudents and families to comply with both.We expect that parents, with-out exception, will work with School personnel in supporting andenforcing the dress code.The major aim of the dress code is to create

within the student body a strong sense of identity with the School and asense of order that contributes to a healthy learning environment.Classroom teachers speak with students whose attire is not in accordwith the dress code. Repeated violations will be referred to the DivisionHead.

Formal dress will be worn by students in all three divisions on thelast day of the week and on other designated special event days. Onother school days, children may wear formal dress, but it is obligatory onthe designated dates. Specific guidelines for daily dress, formal dress andphysical education class are included in the summer mailing and on the

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Occasionally, Dress Down Days are announced. On these days,students may wear clothes other than daily dress code to school and for physical education.Although “casual and comfortable” is the goal, cloth-ing that is ripped, torn, overly revealing, or displays an inappropriatemessage is not permitted at any time. Please see attachment at the end

of this book.

Educational AccommodationsChase Collegiate School is not a special needs school and is not

equipped to provide individualized educational programs for studentswith severe physical, cognitive or mental disabilities. The School doescomply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reason-able accommodations for known disabilities to assist a student in meet-ing the academic and behavioral performance standards of the School.Students needing such accommodations should advise the child’sDivision Head, and the School will undertake an interactive process,involving the student's parents, health care providers, and School facultyand staff to determine appropriate accommodations. Such accommoda-tions may include restructuring work assignments, and modifying thetesting environment. No accommodation shall fundamentally alter theSchool's educational program, and all students, regardless of disability, willbe held to the School's standards for academic achievement and personalconduct.

Maintaining Household InformationFamily and household information as well as student grades and

comments are kept on a secure database known as “PCR.” Parents andstudents (grades 6 – 12) have access to this information through a securelog-in from the school’s web site. This information is not published tothe web or publicly available to anyone other than family members whohave both a unique log-in and password. Changes in household infor-mation (address, phone contact numbers, etc.) may be submitted to theschool through the family’s site. (Changes must be noted and approvedby a school official before becoming part of the data base.) Students ingrades 6 – 12 use their access to the secure sight to view daily assign-ments that teachers have posted. When a family or student leaves theschool that account is eliminated.

Harassment PolicyIt is the policy (and one of our Major School Rules) of Chase

Collegiate School that any form of harassment is forbidden, whether bystudents, School employees, or volunteers subject to the control of theSchool. Students, School employees and volunteers are expected to

adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful of the rights of stu-dents.Any student, employee or volunteer who engages in conduct pro-hibited by this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to andincluding dismissal.This policy prohibits sexual harassment as well asother forms of harassment based on discrimination, in accordance withour non-discrimination statement.Therefore, this harassment policyincludes but is not limited to conduct harassment based on race, color,religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual or ienta-tion, physical or mental disability, or age.While it is difficult to defineharassment precisely, it includes unwelcome, hostile, or offensive conduct

that discriminates against an individual or interferes with his or her rightto a safe environment at the School. Harassment includes conduct andsituations when:

1. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is usedand/or threatened to be used as a basis for making any educationalor employment decision; or

2. such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interferingwith a student’s academic performance or creating an intimidating,hostile or offensive educational environment.Although not anexhaustive list, the following are examples of the type of conduct

prohibited by this policy against harassment:

A. Statements or other conduct indicating that a student’ssubmission to, or rejection of, sexual overtures or advances willaffect the student’s grades and/or other academic progress.

B. Unwelcome attention and/or advances of a sexual nature,including requests for sexual favors, verbal comments, leeringand physical touching.

C. Display of sexually suggestive objects, or use of sexuallysuggestive, obscene, or discriminatory comments, invitations,

letters, notes, slurs, jokes, pictures, cartoons, epithets or gestures.



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D. Language or behavior that is hostile, insulting, or inflammatoryregarding a person’s race, ethnicity, religion, or gender, includinginsults based on gender stereotypes.

Harassment detracts significantly from our respectful community of

learners.This policy prohibits all verbal or physical conduct that is rea-sonably considered to create a hostile environment for another individ-ual at the School.The School does not tolerate any type of harassmentunder any circumstances.A person who believes he/she is or has beenthe victim of harassment is encouraged to report it to the AssistantHead, Division Head or the Head of School. He or she will be asked tomake a report in writing.

In appropriate circumstances, due to the age of the student makingthe complaint, a parent or school administrator may be permitted tocomplete a report on the student’s behalf. Each report will be immedi-

ately and thoroughly investigated.At the conclusion of any investigation,the Head of School will determine the validity of the report and theaction to be taken. Such action will be consistent with Divisional andSchool policy and may include a formal apology, suspension, dismissaland/or referral to legal authorities.

The School will not tolerate any reprisals or retaliation that occur as a result of the good faith reporting of charges of harassment, and/or participation in a harassment investigation.Any such reprisals or retalia-tion will result in disciplinary action against the retaliator, up to andincluding dismissal from the School.

Health Center/NurseThe nurse is on duty daily. Parents must complete a medication

dispensing form and give the prescriptive or non-prescriptive medicationto the nurse so it can be kept and dispensed to the student in the HealthCenter according to directions. Students are not permitted to haveany medication in their possession. Parents are requested to reportto the nurse any illness in their family that might be contagious.Children who have a fever, stomach virus, or other contagious illnessshould remain symptom free for twenty four hours before returning toschool. Further, parents are responsible for completing all requiredhealth forms and for arranging required physical examinations beforeclasses begin.The physical exam is required of all entering students and

of all returning students every other year except those Middle andUpper School students who are participating in athletics, for whom it isrequired annually.

Connecticut health regulations require that all children have thefollowing immunizations before attending classes: measles, rubella, polio,

mumps, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis.

Inclement Weather/School ClosingsIn the event of inclement weather, the School usually follows the

local public school decision regarding cancellation of classes, delayedopenings and early dismissal. However, the School reserves the right tomake independent decisions in this regard.

Information is posted on the School’s website. Also, a selection of local radio and television stations (WFSB-3,WVIT-30, andWTNH-8)announce cancellations, delayed openings and early dismissals. Parents

are encouraged to listen carefully when weather conditions appear uncertain.Although the interruptions caused by inclement weather do have

an effect on the planned academic program, the faculty is able to com-pensate by rearranging material and rescheduling time to keep the cur-riculum on course. Should we experience an unusual number of clos-ings, the administration reserves the right to edit the school calendar.

Lunch, Snacks and NutritionA balanced, nutritional luncheon meal is provided to students every

day as part of the School’s tuition. Daily menu items include but are not

limited to a salad bar, fruit basket, soup, variousbreads and sandwich meats, and a hot entrée with vegetables. Parentsand guests are welcome at lunch, however we ask that you advise your child’s administrative assistant at least 24 hours prior to your visit.

A snack is provided to all students during the school day. It is notdesigned to be a substitute for a meal. Students are not to bring snacksor other food to School or to the Dining Room. Dietary needs dictatedby medical conditions should be made known to the school nurse andthe Division Head so that reasonable accommodations can be made.

Every effort is made by our faculty and staff to make our campus “nut

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brought onto campus.Parents’ Association/Volunteers

The Parents’Association supports the overall mission and values of Chase Collegiate School as it strives for excellence in education. Itendeavors to enhance the academic, cultural and social development of

its students. The Parents’Association is committed to fostering a strongsense of community and shared purpose among all constituencies – administration, faculty, parents, students, trustees and local community. Itstrives to protect the tradition, while encouraging innovation and sup-porting the continued growth of the school and its students.

All parents who have children enrolled in Chase Collegiate aremembers of the Parents’Association. Members are encouraged to vol-unteer in areas where they will most benefit the School and students.Meetings of the Parents’Association take place once a month by divi-sion. All members of the Parents’Association are welcomed to attendany meeting. The list of Parents’Association Officers and Class Sponsorscan be found on the Chase website.

Parking and Traffic ProceduresMorning drop-off and afternoon pick-up are busy times on the

campus. For the SAFETY of all students, we ask that these procedures befirmly adhered to.L OWER SCHOOL :

Parents of students in grades Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 andMiddle and Upper School students who carpool with Lower School stu-dents and enter the West Entrance (Chase Parkway) will take an imme-

diate right hand turn and follow straight along the driveway to theLower School carpool lane. Parents who enter the East Entrance (acrossfrom Exit 18) will follow driveway and take left into the carpool lane.Please wait in line and remain in your vehicle while in the driveway toensure the safety of your child. Exit onto Oronoke Road AM drop off isby Camp Hall. Afternoon pickup for grades K-5 is at Camp Hall andPre-K3 and PreK-4 is at the Pre-School building.MIDDLE SCHOOL :

Grades 6 – 8 parents who enter the campus by the West Entrance – Chase Parkway will make an immediate right hand turn to enter thecarpool lane. Turn left and follow toward the Centennial Library todrop-off or pick-up a student. Parents who enter from the East

Entrance: (across from the Exit 18 ramp) will follow the driveway lanearound the Main Parking Lot and then follow toward the CentennialLibrary to drop-off or pick-up a student. Please wait in line and in your vehicle in the driveway to ensure the safety of all students. Followingpick-up, vehicles may either turn left to exit at the Chase Parkway/West

Main Street traffic light or proceed straight to exit at the East Entrancetraffic light opposite the Exit 18 ramp.Caution: For safety reasons, parents should not drop students off outsideof the carpool lanes and have students cross traffic.UPPER SCHOOL :

Grades 9-12 parents and students use the Goss Field House parkinglot for drop-off, pick-up, and parking. Entering and exiting campusshould occur at the traffic light opposite the Exit 18 ramp. Take a leftupon entering campus and follow driveway to the Goss field house. Theaccess road to the west of the Upper School is for use by school person-nel or emergency response teams only.Buses:

All buses enter campus and proceed to the courtyard in front of theSaint Margaret’s Hall where drop-off and pick-up occurs. No othervehicles are allowed in this courtyard area. If you wish to bring your child into his or her classroom, please park your vehicle in theMain Parking Lot and proceed safely into the School.The area behindthe Kindergarten building is reserved for staff members who work inthis area of the campus. Kindergarten parents should use the MainParking Lot.

Payment of Bills/Re-enrollmentThe Business Office establishes the schedule for tuition payments.Questions concerning the monthly statement should be directed to theBusiness Office. Payments more than thirty days past due are subject toa late payment fee, and the School reserves the right to require the stu-dent to withdraw. Delinquent accounts will also jeopardize enrollmentat the School for the subsequent year, the determination of final grades,graduation participation, and financial aid awards.

In January, the Admissions Office sends out re-enrollment contractsto the parents of all students in good standing, provided that the familyhas met all financial obligations to the School. It is expected that stu-dents have demonstrated success and that reasonable projections about



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continued success can be made. Careful review of students’ progress ismade following the third, fifth, and eighth grade years. The followinginformation is used in assessing the likelihood of a child’s success inChase Collegiate School’s program:

- teacher observation,

- the student’s record of academic progress in all subject areas,- determination that the child is reading at grade level,- a review of any standardized or psycho-educational testing

results, and- the consistency of parental support of a child’s learning.

Summer work may be a condition of continuation at the School.That decision is arrived at in consultation with teachers, the DivisionHead, and parents.

The School believes that a positive and constructive working rela-tionship between the School and a student's parents (or other personsresponsible for the student) is essential to the fulfillment of the School'smission. The School reserves the right to deny continued or re-enroll-ment to any student if the School reasonably concludes that the actionsof a parent (or other person responsible for the student) are inconsistentwith the maintenance of such a positive and constructive working rela-tionship, or if the School concludes that the actions of the parent (or other person responsible for the student) interfere with the School'saccomplishment of its educational purposes.

Safe HomesSafe Homes is a Chase Collegiate School sponsored program. The

parents who have signed the pledge have vowed to supervise youths intheir homes and to not knowingly serve or allow alcohol to be con-sumed by anyone under the legal drinking age, or to allow the use of drugs or any other illegal substances by anyone.

The Safe Homes program is an important part of the parent andstudent body. It will not work if taken lightly. We must communicateand be AWARE. The School is not responsible for private parties or activities planned by students and/or parents. Parents are always advisedto confirm with parents who host students that adult chaperones will bepresent and responsible for activities not sponsored by the School.

A Parent’s Pledge for Safe Homes• I will SUPERVISE youth gatherings in my home.

• I will not KNOWINGLY ALLOW parties or gathering in myhome when I am not home.

• I will not KNOWINGLY SERVE or ALLOW alcohol to beCONSUMBED by under-age guests, and I will not ALLOWdrugs or any other illegal substances to be CONSUMED by

anyone.• I have DISCUSSED this pledge with my/our child/children.Families who participate in the Safe Homes program areindicated in the School Directory with a small symbol.

The School Store – The DugoutSchool supplies, and school/spirit clothing items are sold in the

Dugout. All purchases can be paid with cash, check or charged to aschool account.The Dugout is located on the ground floor of the St.Margaret’s Hall and is operated by parent and student volunteers.

Smoke-Free CampusChase Collegiate School is a smoke-free campus. Smoking or the

use of tobacco products is not permitted.

Student Support ServicesStudent Support Services provides academic and social-emotional

support for students throughout the three divisions. Learning specialistsand a school counselor staff this department. The team is interdiscipli-nary, which allows for the broadest consideration of a student’s presentdifficulty and the most considered triage of that student. Referrals to a

member of the department are generated by students themselves, their parents, teachers or administrators. When a student is referred to thedepartment, a member of the team confers with the referring source todetermine the nature of the difficulty. Students are, when deemedappropriate, then observed within the classroom, conversations are initi-ated with teachers and academic records may be reviewed. Members of the department, with consent from a parent, may informally assess achild to determine the nature of an academic difficulty, but all psycho-educational evaluations are outsourced and the parent initiates thisprocess with guidance from a member of the team. Testing may be pur-sued privately or through the PPT process in the town of residence of the student. Upon completion of an evaluation, the results are reviewed



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and recommendations considered and implemented as considered rea-sonable and possible within the context of the School’s curriculum.Learning specialists may provide individual sessions to address organiza-tional issues, study skills or academic remediation as recommended inthe evaluation. A member of the department also teaches daily a

Language Skills class for seventh and eighth graders who need languagesupport. Upper School students may access the Learning Center on aregularly scheduled or a as needed basis. The School counselor is avail-able for short-term counseling or crisis intervention but students need-ing ongoing therapy are required, to seek counseling outside of theSchool.

Technology PolicyThe School maintains and makes available technology to students

and faculty for a wide range of applications. All users of the campusnetwork and equipment are reminded that with access comes responsi-bility.The workstations and related peripherals are School property, andunlike home computers, which can be personally configured, the Schoolcomputers are set up for the use of the entire community, not individu-als. School technology is not to be used in ways that might adverselyaffect the work, privacy, and access of other users. These computer sys-tems are business and educational tools. As such, they are made availableto students in the School for education related uses only.

Terms and Conditions:• Access to computers is provided to the School community as a

tool to complete school related projects and assignments only.Priority will be given to scheduled classes in the computer labs.• Technology users may not install software of any type, including

games, to individual computers or to the school network. Onlysoftware licensed to the school may be used on any campuscomputer.

• Deletions, additions, or any modifications to the Windows desktop are not allowed. Users may not modify any hardware or operating systems settings that would change the appearance or operation of the computers or network.

• All technology users must respect the work of other studentsand faculty by not accessing, modifying, or deleting the files

of others.• Optical scanners are provided for materials directly related to

school assignments only. Students may not scan or print anyother materials.

• Technology users must respect copyright laws that protect

software owners, artists, and writers. Plagiarism in any form willnot be tolerated. This applies to all forms of electronic mediaincluding, but not limited to electronic encyclopedias, imagefiles, and sound files.

• While using the Internet and e-mail systems, students and adultsmust follow the accepted rules of network etiquette andconduct themselves in a responsible, ethical, and polite manner.Students may not transmit, receive, submit, or publish anydefamatory, abusive, obscene, threatening, harassing or potentiallydangerous material. Any user encountering such material

whether intentionally or not, must notify a teacher or supervisor immediately. If no one is available at the time, the user isobligated to sign off the Internet and/or e-mail system.

• Technology users will minimize the use of the printers andprint only school-related materials, except with explicitpermission.

• Food or drink should not be brought into computer labs or tothe desktop of computers on campus. Equipment must not beused in a dangerous manner that could result in damage.

• Internet use may be monitored and/or restricted according tothe policies outlined by the school administration. Policies are

subject to review; users will be notified about any changes tothese policies.

• Technology users will not use the computer systems for anyillegal purpose.

Violation of any of the regulations above shall beconsidered a violation of the Chase Collegiate SchoolCode of Conduct and may result in disciplinary actionsthat include but are not limited to removal of allcomputer privileges, suspension or expulsion.

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Students are responsible for good behavior on School computer sys-tems just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. Communicationson the computer systems are often public in nature and general schoolrules for behavior and communications apply. It is expected that userswill comply with the School's standards and will act in a responsible and

legal manner, at all times in accordance with the School's standards, andstate and federal laws.It is important that students and parents understand that the School,

as the owner of the computer systems, intends to monitor and review the use of these computer systems in an effort to ensure that users engage only inappropriate uses. The School will monitor and review in a limited fash-ion, but will do so as needed to maximize utilization of the computer systems for educational purposes.

As part of monitoring and reviewing, the School will retain thecapacity to bypass any individual password of a student or other user.The system's security aspects, such as personal passwords and the message delete

function for E-Mail, can be bypassed for these purposes. The School's abilityto monitor and review is not restricted or neutralized by these devices.The monitor and review process also includes oversight of Internet siteaccess and of document downloading and printing.

Therefore, all users must be aware that they should not have any expec-tation of personal privacy in the use of these computer systems.

Reporting MisconductAnyone who is aware of problems with, or misuse of these comput-

er systems, or has a question regarding the proper use of these computer

systems, should report this to his or her teacher or Division Head imme-diately. Most importantly, the School urges any student who receives anyharassing, threatening, intimidating or other improper message throughthe computer system to report this immediately. It is the School's poli-cy that no student should be required to tolerate such treatment, regard-less of the identity of the sender of the message. Please report these events!

Telephone and Cell Phone Use PolicyWith permission, students may use a telephone located in

Administrative Offices. It should only be used to call family, settle trans-portation issues, or emergencies.

Some parents today view their child's cell phone as an important

link for family security and convenience. Some students today view their cell phones the way many children a generation ago viewed their bicycleas an instrument of independence and as a way to connect with friends.Chase's policy on mobile phones recognizes both impulses and makesappropriate allowances to possess a wireless communications device

while on school property or in attendance at a school function.The pol-icy requires that phones be shut off at all times while a student is in abuilding or engaged on a field trip, but students can carry their phonesin their lockers, purses, backpacks, athletic bags or pockets. If a phone isused during the school day anywhere other than outside or in designat-ed interior spots, or if a mobile phone rings during class, disciplinaryconsequences may occur. "Forgetting" to turn off the cell phone is notan excuse. If an unusually urgent call during school hours is expected, astudent may leave their cell phone with the Division AdministrativeAssistant. No use of cell phone photographs is permitted during theschool day.

At Chase, the policy permits the legitimate use of mobile phoneswhile preventing possible temptations to cheat in class and photographicinvasions of privacy. Chase reserves the prerogative of changing thispolicy at any time as technology advances.

• Use of a cell phone during a test (i.e. text messaging) will beconsidered cheating and a breach of our Honor Code; disciplinaryaction will be taken.

• If a student has a cell phone taken by a teacher more than once,the Dean of Students or Division Head will contact a parent and

the parent must retrieve the phone on campus.• The cell phone policy differs among the three divisions in the

following ways:

Lower SchoolStudents may bring a cell phone to school, but it must be kept in the“off” setting and placed in the student’s locker during the school dayand any school related events. Phone calls may be placed and receivedfrom the Lower School Office. There is no cellular phone use duringAfter Care. All calls may be placed and received from the phone in the

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L OWER SCHOOL Policies & Procedures

A Message from

Patricia Belle Calcagni, The Lower School Head The Lower School Mission StatementAfter School Care ProgramArrival/DismissalAttendanceBack-to-School NightBirthday Party CelebrationsBusesCommunicationDecorumField TripsHomeworkIntramural ProgramLunch, Snacks and NutritionMorning MeetingNurse/Health CenterParent-Teacher ConferencesProgress Reports/Trimester ReportsRecess/Outdoor Play

Remember: Respect, Responsibility and ResourcefulnessStudent Support ServicesSuppliesTeacher/Classroom AssignmentsTelephones/Cellular phonesTesting and Assessment

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Cellular phones must be kept in the “off” setting during the school dayand during any school related events. Students may use their cell phonesin the Middle School office during the hours of 8:00AM and 3PM.Upper SchoolCell phone and other communication device use is not permitted in

school buildings except in administrative offices.We expect the use of these devices during the school day to be limited in length and notinterfering with the sanctity of the academic environment on campus;‘walking and talking’ is not permitted.

Transcripts and School RecordsStudent records are maintained in the Division Office.

Contents include admissions applications, transcripts from previousschools, progress reports, and report cards. Access to student files isrestricted to faculty and staff within the Division and to the Head of School. Due to the confidential nature of medical records, those aremaintained in the Health Center with access restricted to the nurse andthe Head of School.

Student records are available for parental review. Parents whowould like to review their child’s file must submit their request inwriting with 24 hours notice to arrange an appointment with the DivisionHead. A request that records be sent to another school must be sent inwriting to the student’s Divisional Office.

In an effort to provide a safe and secure environment, parents or guardians may be required to provide the School with copies or officialcourt documents designating official guardianship or custody of a child.

This information is kept strictly confidential and is only used to clarifycommunication and travel arrangements for individual children.Achild’s name on all official school documents and public listings will beconsistent with his/her name as identified in those records. Every ChaseCollegiate School family has secure access to their child’s/children’s aca-demic records and household information through the School’s website.Middle and Upper School students are also given unique and securelog-ins and passwords so that they may view a calendar of currentassignments and their academic record.



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Message from the Lower School Head

The Handbook is designed to assist parents who have children inour Lower School. It explains policies and procedures to help your child. Every school day will be centered on our School’s mission and

our Lower School motto: Respect, Responsibility andResourcefulness.We will continue to focus on the attributes that make our Lower

School so special; our efforts are centered on helping each childdevelop solid academic skills, self-awareness and emotional resiliency.Our Lower School is a place where children can take risks, be imagi-native, and learn how to use their abilities. In our organized, positiveand nurturing environment, children and teachers share school daysfilled with the excitement of learning.

As 2009 begins, our Lower School faculty is engaged in fulfillingour goals for the current school year and planning for an exciting andinvigorating 2009-2010 school year.We thank you for enriching our lives each day, and we are committed to making your child’s year inChase Collegiate School a terrific one.

Communication is the keystone for your child’s educational jour-ney. Please read this Handbook carefully and refer to it during the year. Call me if I can answer any questions about the information itcontains.

The Lower School Mission StatementThe Lower School at Chase Collegiate School is a nurturing

community dedicated to the education of young children in the inde-pendent school tradition. As educators, we guide the development of the whole child and respect individual differences. Together we builda solid foundation for learning, a sense of personal responsibility and aconnection to the world.

Lower SchoolPolicies and Procedures

After School Care Program

An after-school program in Camp Hall is available for children ingrades pre-kindergarten through eight from 3:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.The program offers a combination of educational and recreationalactivities and provides a nurturing and safe setting beyond the normalschool day.These activities are coordinated by the Director of After School Programs. Fees are assessed at an hourly rate and will appear on a monthly statement. Lower and Middle School students may notremain on campus after school in an unsupervised activity or location.

Students must be picked up as soon as their scheduled activity isconcluded. A child who has not been picked up ten minutes after theactivity ends will be escorted to the After School Program by the

supervising adult and will be charged at the hourly supervision rate.

Arrival/DismissalClasses begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:10 p.m. Students who

arrive between 7:15 and 7:45 a.m. should report to the Main Lobbyof Camp Hall. Students will be dismissed from there to their class-rooms. Students arriving after 7:45 a.m. should go directly to theclassrooms. In grades 1-5, children who arrive at their classrooms after 8:00 a.m. are marked tardy and should verify their arrival with theLower School Administrative Assistant.

Parents are asked to park in the Main Parking Lot only toescort their children to the classrooms. Parents may leave children atdesignated drop-off points between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m. A facultymember will meet students who are dropped off during that timeperiod. Students who ride buses will be discharged in the upper lotand walk to the buildings as a group. Safety dictates all traffic rules.Atdismissal , Lower School students are escorted to buses/car pool areasby the faculty. Parents are asked to remain in their cars in the line;children will be brought to their car. Students are not allowed towalk to the parking lots unaccompanied. Middle School siblings maywait with Lower School children at car pool and will be escorted to

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cars as needed. At the beginning of the year, parents will be asked todesignate those adults with whom their child may leave school.Changes to those arrangements must be received in writing or byphone or e-mail by the Division Office no later than 9:00 a.m. To e-mail your changes: [email protected] or [email protected].

Phone messages should be left at 203-236-9510.Unless they are enrolled in the After School Program or are withtheir parents or a faculty member, students may not remain on campuspast 3:30 p.m. Parents must understand that the School cannot beresponsible for students who are not attending a supervised after-schoolactivity. After 3:30 p.m. children will be directed to the After SchoolProgram and a fee assigned.

AttendanceParents are asked to call the Lower School office (236-9510) prior

to 9:00 a.m. if their child is absent.We can arrange for homeworkassignments for absent students. After 2:00 p.m. work will be availableon the table in the Camp Hall Lobby. Students will be permitted tomake up work missed due to illness, a family emergency, religiousobservances, or other legitimate reasons as determined by the Head of Lower School.

If parents know of an absence in advance, they must sendthat information, in writing, to the Head of Lower School. Theschool calendar for the upcoming year is sent with re-enrollment con-tracts. Families are responsible for checking the calendar for dates that

school is in session. We request that vacations be scheduled during theprovided holidays so that they do not interfere with the child’s regular school schedule. We believe that there is no substitute for a child beingactively present in school, and we cannot duplicate experiences or les-sons that are missed. When the Lower School Head has been advised inadvance of a planned absence, the Lower School Head will decide if assignments may be completed while the student is away from school.

Students with 20 or more absences may jeopardize their promotionto the next grade or their enrollment contract renewal.

Back-to-School NightThis special night in the early fall has been designed just for par-

ents; children do not attend this event. It is an informative eveningthat that focuses on classroom-based sessions. Usually scheduled for late September, it is a time to talk with teachers about classroom rou-

tines, curriculum, texts/materials and special projects.There is alsotime to hear from our subject area specialists about their programs andplans. Parents are asked to make every effort to join us.

Birthday Party CelebrationsA birthday celebration is an important event in a child’s life, and

we feel it is important to include everyone in the grade in these spe-cial celebrations. For celebrations outside of the school day, invitationsmust be sent via the U. S. Mail. While mailing lists other than TheSchool Directory cannot be provided, the Division Head would behappy to address and mail invitations to Lower School students whoseaddresses do not appear in the Directory. For those parties that beginat the close of the school day, we ask that children be picked up asusual and transported to the event by their parents. Please do notbring gifts into Lower School buildings.

Recognition of birthdays happens at our Lower School MorningMeeting as well as in individual classrooms. We ask that you consult your child's teacher before making any plans. Children may bring in asmall treat to share with their classmates. Fruit, cheese, small packagesof pretzels, popcorn, cookies or cupcakes are appropriate. Please donot bring goody bags or large portions of other types of food.

Every effort is made by our faculty and staff to make our campus “nutfree.” Nuts or products made with or including nuts should not besupplied to students for field trips, class celebrations, or otherwise bebrought onto campus.

BusesChildren riding buses are expected to remain seated and observe

all rules for good conduct that apply in the classroom. At the discre-tion of the Lower School Head, misconduct on the bus will result inthe loss of bus privileges. Please contact the Business Office for infor-mation regarding bus schedules and fees.

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CommunicationCommunication between home and school is a vital part of our

community. Lower School telephone, voice mail, fax and e-mailaddresses are printed in the school directory and can be found on theSchool web site. Although we welcome your calls and messages,

please understand that teachers may not access their voice/e-mail untilafter the close of the school day. Therefore, all changes to dismissaland/or child care arrangements must be received by the Lower SchoolAdministrative Assistant by phone or in writing or via e-mail prior to9:00 a.m.

In grades PreK through grade 3, a Gray Envelope is sent homewith your child’s work on Wednesday of each week. Please sign theenvelope and return it to school each week on Thursday morning. Aweekly letter from the Lower School Head is sent electronically alongwith information on upcoming programs, newsletters, and classroomnews. Parents’Association news can be found on the website.

DecorumStudents are reminded regularly that running, shouting, or loud

conversations in the building are disruptive to the environment.Chewing gum is not allowed at School. Good table manners andacceptable social conversation at lunch are required.

Dress CodeSee policy in the All-school section pages 13-14.

Field TripsField trips constitute an important part of the Lower School pro-gram and all students are strongly encouraged to participate. In con-sidering field trips for classrooms or grades, teachers take great care toevaluate the value of, and the contribution made by, a trip to the cur-riculum. Time, mode of transportation and cost are also factors in our decision to engage in field experiences with the children.

Trips are noted on the monthly school calendars. However,sometimes circumstances beyond our control necessitate a change of time or date. Individual permission forms will be sent home inadvance of each trip and must be returned by the date specified. No

peanuts or peanut products may be brought on field trips.In Pre-kindergarten - Grade 3, parents are welcomed as chaper-

ones, but it is important to note we cannot always honor all requeststo accompany your child’s class on a trip. The selection of chaperonesfor individual trips is left to the discretion of the classroom teachers.

HomeworkHomework is one component of a child’s education. Homework

reinforces the concepts taught in class, encourages personal responsi-bility, develops time management skills and helps to prepare childrenfor future academic endeavors. The Lower School faculty believes it ispart of a child’s journey through school.

Although no formal homework is given in Pre-kindergarten andKindergarten, we do encourage regular opportunities for reading toand with your children. In grades 1-5, homework is assigned in addi-tion to the expectation of shared and independent reading. For

guidelines pertaining to make up work, parents are referred to the sec-tion Attendance. Lower School practices include two types of home-work as follows:

Short-term assignments are to be completed by the next day or during the week. They reinforce recent instruction and provideteachers with immediate feedback about student progress.

Long-term assignments or projects are spread over a number of days or weeks. This type is outlined and explained in class and maybe worked on in school or at home. Long-term projects also includethose initiated by a student as an Independent Study Project.

Intramural ProgramChase offers a Lower School Intramural Sports Program. All stu-

dents in grades 3, 4 and 5 are welcome to take part in this coed teamexperience. Designed for children of all abilities, the program offersplayers the opportunity to learn technical skills and sportsmanship aswell as engage in healthy exercise in this friendly competition envi-ronment. Each year the type of games vary, but may include soccer,basketball, capture-the-flag, bowling, tennis, kickball etc. Informationabout registration for the intramural program is sent home via thegrey envelope. Any parents interested in volunteering may contact the

Director of the Intramural Program at 236-9482.

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Lunch, Snacks and NutritionLunch is served to Lower School students (K-5) in the Garthwait

Dining Room each day. A balanced, nutritional meal is served familystyle, including a salad bar, fruit basket, soup, various breads, and a hotentrée. Students in Pre-kindergarten bring their own lunches and eat

in the classroom with their teachers. In the dining room, children areseated at mixed-age tables headed by a faculty member.Table assign-ments are made by the Head of Lower School and are changed everythree weeks so that our sense of community can be strengthened.

Nutritious snacks are provided for all students by the DiningService and delivered to the classrooms every day. Each teacher desig-nates a break time and students are encouraged to enjoy the dailyselection.There is no additional charge for these snacks, or for thoseoffered children in the After School Program. Students are not per-mitted to bring snacks from home.

We welcome parents and guests at lunch; however we ask that

you contact the Lower School Administrative Assistant by phone or inwriting or via e-mail with 24 hours notice.

Dietary needs dictated by medical conditions should be madeknown to the school nurse and the Division Head so that accommo-dations can be made. Nuts or products made with or including nutsshould not be supplied to students for field trips, class celebrations, or otherwise be brought onto campus.

Morning MeetingOne morning each week, we gather as a division to share stories,

tell tales, recognize birthdays, sing songs and laugh together.This is atradition in Lower School, and it has proven a wonderful way of cele-brating individual and group successes.We begin with the Pledge of Allegiance and our gathering song, Simple Gifts. Students present avariety of completed classroom activities or contribute some specialnews. Adults from the wider school community often attend andshare happenings from across campus. We exit singing and ready tobegin our classroom activities. Morning Meeting is a constructiveway to engender a sense of community. Parents are welcome to joinus.

Nurse/Health CenterThe nurse is on duty daily. Parents must complete a medica-

tion dispensing form and give the prescriptive or non-prescriptivemedication to the nurse so it can be kept and dispensed to the studentin the Health Center according to directions. Students are not permit-

ted to have any medication in their possession. Parents are requestedto report to the nurse any illness in their family that might be conta-gious. Children who have a fever, stomach virus, or othercontagious illness should remain symptom free for twentyfour hours before returning to school. Further, parents areresponsible for completing all required health forms and for arrangingrequired physical examinations before classes begin.

In Lower School, if a child is ill he/she is sent to the DivisionHead who will telephone the nurse and she will come to the class-room. If she cannot, an adult will escort the child to the HealthCenter.When warranted, the nurse will telephone the parent and

request the parent come to take the child home. The child may notcall the parent directly to be taken home.

Connecticut health regulations require that all children have thefollowing immunizations before attending classes: measles, rubella,polio, mumps, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis.

To assure the safety of the students, the foods offered inGarthwait Dining Hall and for snacks during the day are “nut free” tothe best of our knowledge. In order to enforce our policy of strictavoidance, we are requesting that you do not send in snacks for class-room activities, parties and/or school events that may contain nuts,

traces of nuts or nut products. Please read carefully the ingredient liston store-bought foods, especially baked goods and candy. If you areunsure about any of the ingredients, please call the nurse before send-ing in the food.

Parent-Teacher ConferencesParent-Teacher Conferences, both formal and informal, are valu-

able opportunities for communication between school and home.Informal conferences are conducted on a regular basis and teacherswelcome your telephone call, e-mail and/or request for a personalmeeting. Throughout the year, three formal conference days serve to

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sent home at the close of each trimester. Conference appointmentsare scheduled by the Lower School Administrative Assistant with calldates and times published in late summer, fall and mid-winter.Allfamilies take advantage of these wonderful opportunities to knowtheir child’s teacher better and to remain abreast of their child’s

progress in school.Progress Reports

For the fall and winter terms, student progress is reported at our scheduled parent-teacher conferences. Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5attend part of the conference with their parents.

At the close of each term, teachers prepare a comprehensiveTrimester Report for every child. These reports document studentprogress throughout the trimester and are geared to reflect mastery of core expectations as well as personal growth.The format of theTrimester Report includes expectation checklists followed by topic

narratives, updates on work habits, progress on goals and summariesfrom each of the subject area specialists.

In Pre-kindergarten – Grade 4, our program is a non-gradedone. In the third trimester of fourth grade, children receive grades onprojects, tests and some assignments.This serves as an introduction tothe system used in Grade 5 where children receive numerical grades.This is consistent with the Middle School program.

Throughout the year we emphasize growth and personal respon-sibility, and teachers conference with students regularly about their work and about individual/personal goals.

Recess/Outdoor PlayWe consider recess and outdoor play an important part of social

development. It is during the supervised but unstructured play atrecess time that children develop successful peer skills, learn to com-promise and understand the value of negotiation. Children areobserved in their play from a short distance at all times and are assistedwith conflict resolution as needed. Within the safe confines of our campus and playgrounds, children are granted the distance they needas they learn to get along with each other.

At every grade level, children go to recess every day possible –

even cold days. Please dress your child for the changeable New

England weather. All children will go out for recess unless your physician or the school nurse advises us otherwise.

Respect, Responsibility and ResourcefulnessIn conjunction with the Chase Collegiate School Mission

Statement, we care about how we treat each other and work toengender a common view of ethical behavior.Our guiding theme of Respect, Responsibility and Resourcefulness

helps to move us from mission to action.As teachers and learners, we are expected to be civil in our rela-

tions with others and take them seriously. Everyone is expected to bea productive, contributing member of the Lower School communityand conduct himself or herself in a way that is open, fair and trust-worthy. We acknowledge the needs of others, respect the truth, acceptresponsibility for our decisions and demonstrate caring and compas-sion. Students are encouraged to be courteous, prepared and involved

in their own learning.

Student Support ServicesIn Lower School, we understand that all children do not learn in

the same way or at the same pace, and that all learners bring individ-ual strengths to their school experience. Academic success provideschildren with opportunities to build genuine self-esteem and theresponsibility for achieving that success is shared among teachers, stu-dents and parents. All teachers endeavor to structure lessons and class-room-based activities that celebrate individual gifts and support areas

of weakness.However, some children may need additional assistance toachieve their highest potential. A Lower School teacher, who maysuggest academic support for a child, would first discuss the matter with parents and the Division Head.

SuppliesA list of necessary school supplies is sent to each family in

August, and is posted on the School website. These supplies should becarried to school on the first day of classes. The School provides text-books and workbooks for all students in Lower School.

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Message from the Middle School HeadAcademics and Honor CodeAcademic HonestyAcademic ProbationAdvisorAfter School Care ProgramAttendanceBusesCommunicationCounselor

DecorumDisciplinary ProceduresDress CodeEarly Dismissal/AbsencesField Trips“Flex” and “Munch”GradesHomeworkHonor RollLunch and Nutrition

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School supplies, spirit items, and athletic clothing are sold in the“Dugout,” which is located on the ground floor level of the St.Margaret’s Hall. Purchases can be paid for with cash or be charged tothe parent account.

Teacher/Classroom Assignments

The placement of students is a most important task and each year teachers and administrators work diligently to make appropriate classassignments for the coming term. Our decisions are made with greatcare and are based on a number of criteria including: teach-ing/learning style, girl/boy ratios, projected enrollment and the needto promote or discourage relationships that contribute to, or detractfrom, a child’s development. In short, class rosters are designed to pro-vide the best possible grouping for each and every child.

Telephones and Cellular Phones

See complete policy in All-school section page 25.Testing and Assessment

Throughout the year, student learning and progress is measuredin a variety of ways. It is our firm belief that great teaching and greatassessment go hand-in-hand. Teachers use assessment results to modifyor enrich instruction. In Lower School, we strive to balance our assessments to compare individual achievement with individual poten-tial and age/grade achievement.

Teachers use various methods to document student success. Inaddition to publisher-produced tests and developmental assessments,

we have expanded our use of portfolios, projects and teacher observa-tion techniques. We have created our own literacy assessments, coreexpectation checklists and learner profiles to better understand howour young students learn best.

Students in grades three, four, and five participate in a testingprogram developed by the Educational Records Bureau. This stan-dardized instrument measures student performance in language artsand mathematics. Results are sent to parents in late summer.

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Message from the Middle School Head

As with other parts of the handbook this section is designed tobe a resource for Middle School families.The information is organ-

ized alphabetically by Middle School terminology, the goal of thissection is to help families anticipate questions and issues that ariseduring the school year, you will find many of these policies dovetailguidelines oulined in the first section of the Handbook.

At Chase Collegiate School, we expect that every member of the community will appreciate this document as a helpful guide tothe Middle School years. However, the handbook can only clarify themission and ethos of the school; you will find your child’s teachersliving and breathing the mission and this handbook everyday.They arewilling and anxious to talk about our program and commitment tochildren and their families, and they are knowledgeable about the

subject matter that is taught as well as the joys and tribulations of these young people.The Middle School faculty encourage you toengage us in those conversations.

John N. Carpenter Head of the Middle School

Middle SchoolPolicies and Procedures

Academics and the Honor CodeThe School’s academic program is the backbone of the institu-

tion.Teachers are prepared to work with families throughout theschool year to help students meet the academic standards of theSchool.Teachers are available for extra help during free times duringthe school day as well as before or after school.

Promotion to the next grade and an invitation to return for thenext academic year are based on the previous year’s performance.TheSchool is in regular contact with a family if there is a question abouta contract being offered for the coming year.

The Honor CodeHonor is the understanding and practice of what is right and

just. It fosters the courage to uphold these values in public and in pri-vate. It is integrity and good judgment. Honor is pride in oneself aswell as respect for others. Honor is an unspoken and unwrittenway of living that is centered on doing what is right. It is not an individualway of life, but a way of life of a community.An honorable persontakes responsibility for his or her conduct.

The purpose of the Honor Code is to reinforce the positive val-ues of Chase Collegiate School. It creates a community of trustamong students and faculty by establishing a set of guidelines for everyone to follow.The Honor Code is a form of student self-disci-pline and is used as a teaching toll in the Middle School towards agoal of greater responsibility and freedom.The Honor Code enhances

our community strives to instill virtue in students to carry with themthroughout life.At the beginning of each school year, during the first Middle

School Meeting every Middle School student will take the followingpledge:

On my honor, I pledge my academic integrity, honesty,respect, and sportsmanship to the Chase Collegiate Schoolcommunity, and I will encourage others to do the same. Asa member of this community I will not lie, cheat, steal ordemonstrate cruelty in any form.

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On exams and other student work requiring the Pledge, the followingshorter version may substitute for the entire pledge:

On my honor, I pledge that this is my own work.

This shorter, affirmative pledge is understood to convey the meaningof the entire pledge made each year by students at Chase CollegiateSchool Middle and Upper Schools.

Throughout the year, in classes, advisories and Middle SchoolMeetings, the Honor Code is used as a reference and guide for stu-dents to mature as a member of our community.As they move towardthe Upper School, students use the Honor Code as the backbone of governing the student body and making decisions about how to pro-mote and uphold honor everyday.

Academic Honesty

One of the School’s primary missions is to educate students tomake sound moral and ethical judgments. Following the honor codeas a method to teach students to be independent thinkers and workers,the School expects that any help they receive is appropriate andacknowledged: that in all areas of academic life students will do their own work, giving credit to the ideas and help of others.

CheatingA student is to do his or her own work in and out of school and

should neither give nor receive aid or information for use in home-

work, quizzes, tests or exams.When appropriate and designated by theteacher, students may receive outside assistance, or work collaborativelyon homework, papers, projects, essays or lab reports. However, under all circumstances, the School’s plagiarism policy applies.

PlagiarismPlagiarism is the copying of another person’s words or ideas and iden-tifying them as your own and is a violation of the School’s Honor Code. It includes, but is not limited to the following forms:

• Copying from another student or providing information toother students knowing that it will be used as the borrower’s

own work;

• Copying all or part of assigned work from print and/or electronic sources without acknowledging the source throughfootnotes or adequate means of citation and proper quotestructure; rewording the writing of others without givingproper credit;

• Submitting the same piece of work in more than one classwithout the permission of the teacher.

Plagiarism can be avoided if one is careful to do the following:• Put someone else’s words or ideas in quotation marks and

follow with a citation that indicates the source;• Summarize or paraphrase in one’s own words and follow

with a citation;• Understand and follow specific guidelines for citation in each

discipline, as explained in writing by the instructor.

If you are unsure whether or not to cite a quotationor an idea, do the following:

• Ask your teacher to explain and clarify well in advance of completing your final draft;

• Go ahead and cite your source(s) if you have even theslightest doubt. You can always delete a citation later, butwill be unable to add one.

Research papers and shorter critical analyses ought not consist merelyof a string of quotations and ideas of others, but rather, of the stu-

dent’s interpretation of them.A way to be sure that your ownthoughts are expressed is to introduce in a few sentences the reason(s)for the quotation’s/idea’s inclusion in the paper; then to characterizethe effect of the quotation/idea on your own thinking and its relationto your thesis statement. Successful papers combine the student’s thesiswith references to primary and secondary sources that support thatthesis and assist the student in making a persuasive argument to theaudience.

Education of StudentsAt the first meeting of each academic class, teachers clearly explain

the School’s policy on academic honesty and include this information

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in course handouts.This includes the school’s definition of academichonesty and consequences of violations.Teachers review the policy asit applies to their courses and assignments throughout the year,reminding students to seek clarification when unsure about proper documentation and procedures. Each division presents programs to

educate students regarding community standards of academic honesty.ProceduresShould a teacher suspect that a student has committed a violation of the Academic Honesty Policy, the incident is investigated by theteacher and the Division Head to determine the facts.The investiga-tion includes interview(s) with any student(s) involved. Upon reach-ing a decision, the Division Head recommends to the Head of Schoolan appropriate consequence.The Division Head informs the studentand parents in writing of the action taken and outlines consequencesfor any future infractions.

PenaltiesCheating or plagiarism results in a grade of zero for the assignment.Penalties may include, but not limited to, academic probation, schoolsuspension, or dismissal. Incidents resulting in suspension may bereported to colleges/secondary schools to which students apply.

Academic ProbationStudents and parents are notified of serious academic problems

or deficiencies, and a parent conference with the teacher, the advisor,and the Head of the Middle School is arranged.A student whoreceives two or more trimester grades below 70 in major academicsubjects, or one or more failing grades (below 60) may be placed onacademic probation for the remainder of the year or for a designatedperiod of time.At the end of that period, if the student’s performanceor attitude has not improved substantially, the parents may be requiredto withdraw their child from the School.

AdvisorStudents in grades six through eight are assigned an advisor.

Faculty advisors have a small number of students and serve as the“advocate”for those children.Advisors receive copies of all progressreports and communications, meet with other faculty to discuss stu-

dent academic and developmental progress, and are responsible for being the link between home and School. Parents, the student, andthe advisor meet during the formal conferences, scheduled for the falland winter. Both student and parents should consider the facultyadvisor as the primary contact person if general questions about either academics or social life in school arise.

One day during the six day rotation, the advisory meets as agroup.As another peer group for a middle school student, the advisoryis a place for conversations about classes, social concerns, communityservice projects, and other school related topics.

After School Care ProgramAn after-school program in Camp Hall is available for children

in grades pre-kindergarten through eight from 3:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.The program offers a combination of educational and recreationalactivities and provides a nurturing and safe setting beyond the normalschool day. These activities are coordinated by the Director of After School Programs. Fees are assessed at an hourly rate and will appear on a monthly statement. Lower and Middle School students may notremain on campus after school in an unsupervised activity or location.

Students must be picked as soon as their scheduled activity is

concluded.A child who has not been picked up ten minutes after theactivity ends will be escorted to the after school program by thesupervising adult and will be charged at the hourly supervision rate.

Students in grades six, seven, and eight who have assigned com-puter or research project work may use Centennial Library computer labs after school.A written note is required from the teacher assigningto project.This note,which should include what time the student hasmade arrangements for pick-up, will be given to the Librarian after school. Upon arriving in the Library, a student must sign in on theclipboard located on the front desk. Students must understand that itis both a privilege and responsibility to work independently in the

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Library after school. Should a student abuse the privilege duringhis/her time in the Library he/she will be dismissed from the Libraryto the after school care program, where a fee will be charged for supervision. It is important that transportation arrangements be timelyas the Library closes at 5:00 p.m. Students remaining in the Library

after that time will be escorted to the After School Program in CampHall.

AttendanceClasses at the Middle School begin at 8:00 a.m. Students who

arrive between 7:15 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. are to report to the GiguereFamily Recital Hall. Students are dismissed from the Giguere FamilyRecital Hall at 7:45 a.m. each morning to report to their advisor.Students arriving after 7:45 a.m. (and prior to 8:00 a.m.) reportdirectly to their advisor.

Students who arrive to the school after 8:00 a.m. will be

considered tardy. Prompt arrival is an important first step in the startof a good school day.We encourage students to arrive at school at7:45 a.m. to allow time to gather materials for early morning classes.Starting the day organized sets a good tone for the entire day.Students are expected to be prepared for the start of the schoolday at 8:00 a.m.This means that books and materials for the firstclasses of the day should be removed from lockers and locker rooms.Students who have arrived at School prior to 8:00 a.m. but have notchecked in with his/her advisor and not in advisory may be consid-ered tardy.

BusesBus service is available to many areas at the beginning and end

of the school day.A small number of buses also provides service tostudents who are engaged in athletics or after school activities. Freebus transportation to and from school is available for students living inthe city of Waterbury. In addition, the School contracts for a number of additional buses to serve surrounding communities. Parents inter-ested in bus transportation should contact the Business Office for schedules, routes, and fees.

Safety dictates all campus traffic rules. Buses and cars follow pat-terns indicated on the traffic flow charts provided parents at the startof the school year. Middle School parents who carpool may droptheir children off at the end of the library walkway or at the Lower School carpool area. Carpool pick up at dismissal may be at either

location. Students are NOT PERMITTED to walk unescorted byparents into the parking lot.Students riding in school buses are expected to remain seated

and observe all rules for good conduct which apply in the classroom.Students who engage in misconduct on the bus will be considered tohave violated the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct, andwill be subject to disciplinary action. Repeated misconduct will resultin loss of bus privileges and possible suspension from the School.

Late buses run for the convenience of those involved withafter school sports practices, extra help, or other school sponsoredactivities. Late buses depart School about 5:15 each day from the St.

Margaret’s Hall small parking lot. Families sign up for available busesthrough the Middle School or Business Offices each day. Students inafter school child care programs are eligible to ride these buses.Thereis a fee. Please contact the Business Office should you have questionsabout schedules or fees.

CommunicationEffective communication is critical to each child's education.A

strong link between teachers, parents, and student will avert or solvemany possible problems and facilitate solutions when issues arise.

Beginning with “Back to School Night,” scheduled in earlySeptember, parents and faculty create an on-going communication onthe growth of the Middle School child.A grade level program, meet-ing with advisor, and contact with classroom teachers all are part of the Back to School Night.

Formal conferences, which will involve parents, the student, andclassroom teacher or advisor, are scheduled twice during the year (October and January). Parents (and teachers) are encouraged tocontact advisors for meetings should any question about academicprogress or social issues arise.

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CounselorA school counselor is employed full time by the School to con-

sult and to work with faculty, students, and parents on importantissues surrounding students’ growth and development. Middle Schoolstudents are introduced to the counselor through small group meet-

ings and the Life Skills program, a one trimester length course each year in the Middle School.The school counselor does not engage inon-going counseling but acts as a referral resource for students andfamilies looking for outside testing and evaluation as well as counsel-ing.

DecorumStudents are regularly reminded that running, shouting, or loud

conversation in the building is disruptive to the environment. Eachteacher outlines the rules for his/her classroom. Students are not tobring food, including chewing gum, or drink from home to the sec-

ond and third floor classroom areas without permission. Good tablemanners and acceptable social conversation at lunch are modeled andexpected.


Disciplinary ProceduresStudents may be disciplined for conduct on or off school

grounds or at any school-sponsored activity that endangers persons or

property, is disruptive of the educational process of the School, or thatviolates the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct, or other pol-icy or regulation of the School.

We strive on maintain a safe, open, well-mannered, and respect-ful atmosphere on campus, whether in the classroom, at assemblies, or on the playing field for sports. Creating good citizens is a criticallyimportant part of our mission.The rules for student behavior aredesigned to protect the rights and feelings of each individual, to foster the development of personal responsibility, and to ensure good order within the School. Lockers in the St. Margaret’s Hall do not havelocks, meaning that we work on the honor system. Maintaining that

atmosphere is the responsibility of every School citizen. In our discus-sions of rules students are told of the importance of taking fullresponsibility for their conduct.Their presence in a situation involvinga major infraction can link them with the activity and the disciplinaryaction that may follow. Students are expected to take care of them-

selves by immediately dissociating themselves from any situation thatmight be construed as a violation of the School’s standards.An after-school detention is scheduled for every Tuesday and

Thursday afternoon from 3:15 – 4:00. Detention is designed as a dis-ciplinary action for comparatively minor infractions. Repeated deten-tions for any reason are a cause for concern and may result in a moreserious punishment.

Students who have been assigned a detention will receive a notecompleted by the person assigning the detention as well as the Headof the Middle School.That form will be given to students at least oneday in advance of the assigned detention. It becomes the responsibility

of the student to have his/her parent sign the detention slip.At theend of the school day, students assigned to detention are to report tothe Middle School Office where they will be met by the supervisingteacher. Students will not be excused from detention for rehearsals,practices,lessons,or make-up sessions.They may, however, attendthese upon the successful completion of the detention. Detentiontime may involve “community service work” around the building or campus or sitting silently in a proctored classroom.

Major infractions may result in an “in-School separation” or sus-pension from School. If a student is suspended and reinstated, proba-

tionary conditions may exist for the remainder of the year and theinvitation to return for the following year may be withheld until Junewhen the Administration and faculty review the student’s record.Repetition of the same or a second major infraction may warrant dis-missal from the School.

Suspension from School signifies that a student’s conduct cannotbe tolerated with the School and warrants separation from the com-munity for the period of time of the suspension. Reinstatement fol-lowing suspension is part of the educational process: a student is rein-stated with the understanding that he or she has learned from theexperience and can continue as a student in good standing.To be

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The letter shall include evidence, in the form of a thoughtful,well-written letter that indicates the student has fully consideredhis or her current attitude, behavior, and performance.The letter must include at least the following:

• Explanation of the behavior that led to the student’s

suspension• Explanation of what, if anything, the student has learned

from this experience• Explanation of how the student will be able to meet

the School’s behavioral and academic expectations inthe future

• Request to be reinstated to Chase Collegiate School.

The student will submit the letter on return to the School, and he or she will meet with the Division Head or other administrator for a

reinstatement interview.The Division Head will telephone the familyif reinstatement is not granted on the basis of the letter and interview.Disciplinary Probation following suspension means that further major infractions may receive a greater penalty or longer suspension or maywarrant withholding of a contract for the following year or immedi-ate dismissal from the School.


Early Dismissal/Absences

No student may leave campus at any time without permissionand without signing out.A student who leaves campus without per-mission is considered to have violated the Chase Collegiate SchoolCode of Conduct, and will be subject to disciplinary action.Any stu-dent needing to be dismissed early from school should bring a notefrom home detailing when the student is to be dismissed and if he/she is to return and at what time.The student should send thatnotice to the Office with the morning attendance so that that infor-mation may appear on the Daily Bulletin.

When that time comes for early dismissal the student is to

report to the Middle School Office and “sign out” on the identified

clipboard. Should the student return during the school day, he/she isto sign back in.

Students leaving early must wait at the Middle School OfficeOR in the lobby of Saint Margaret’s Hall. Students may not be met inthe parking lot or carpool line.

AbsencesParents are asked to call the Middle School Office (203-236-

9520) prior to 9:00 a.m. if their child is absent. Every effort will bemade to collect homework for absent students; work would be avail-able after 2:00 p.m. on the table located on the second floor landing.Students are encouraged to call classmates and use the School’s web-site for clarification of assignments.

Students will be permitted to make up work missed due to ill-ness, a family emergency, religious observances, or other leg itimatereasons as determined by the Head of the Middle School. If a student

is absent on the day of a test he/she should plan to make up themissed test on the day he/she returns to school.If a family knows of an absence in advance they should send

that information, to the Head of the Middle School. It may be possi-ble for the child to receive work in advance of the absence.TheSchool calendar for the upcoming year is published in March.Families are responsible for checking the calendar for dates thatschool is in session.Teachers are not obliged to prepare work inadvance or to spend extra tutorial time to assisting students who missschool for trips or vacations.

Students with excessive absences (20 or more) may jeopardizetheir ability to be promoted to the next grade and may be asked towithdraw from the school.

Field TripsStudents at each Middle School grade will go on a variety of

field trips.A permission slip explaining the date,time of departure andreturn, method of transport, and destination is always sent home inadvance of the trip. No student may accompany his/her class on afield trip without written permission from a parent or guardian.Expenses for most field trips are covered by tuition.Those not covered

by tuition include the outdoor education trips scheduled each

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year for Middle School students and the eighth grade class trip.Payment for those trips is collected in advance of departure.

“Flex” and “Munch”Social activities form an important part of a student's life in

these years. Each day is structured with a short break, known as‘Munch’ in the middle of the morning for a few momentsto catch up with peers, a snack is provided to all students.

At mid-day students have lunch and ‘Flex,’ a time for a varietyof co-curricular activities and extra help.After the school meets as acommunity for messages, birthday announcements and presentations,students can choose to meet with a teacher for extra help, join in aclub such as “The Magpie,” a literary magazine or a Jam session, andmeet with their advisory to work on a community service proj-ect.The flexible time allows for longer lunches when necessary, mid-day excursions off-campus for performances or other outreach initia-

tives, and coordination with the other divisions for assemblies.

HomeworkHomework is a required part of the School’s educational pro-

gram. Guidelines for the amount of homework vary by grade; pleaserefer to the “Absences” section for homework procedures should astudent be out of School.

Honor RollThe Honor Roll is designed to recognize consistently high aca-

demic achievement in grades six through twelve. Middle and Upper School students who have earned Honor Roll standing are recog-nized at an Academic Recognition Assembly each tr imester. Parentsare invited to that program.The following grades must be earned for a student to achieve Honor Roll standing:

Faculty Honors: An average of 92 or above in the academiccourses, with no grade lower than 80 in any other course(s).

High Honors: An average of 88 or above in the academiccourses, with no grade lower than 75 in any other course(s).

Honors: An average of 85 or above in the academic courses,with no grade lower than 75 in any other course(s).

In addition, we also recognize students’ progress from trimester

to trimester.The Academic Progress award is given to students whohave improved their grade in three or more academic subjects fromtrimester to trimester. It is presented at the end of the second andthird trimesters.

Lunch and NutritionLunch is provided to all students as part of the School’s tuition.

A balanced, nutritional meal is available every day, including a saladbar, fruit basket, soup, various breads, a steam table with vegetables,and a hot entrée.All students must report to lunch at the scheduledtime.The lunch meal is served family style with a faculty member or

eighth grade student heading each table. Students are assigned to atable, with tables changing regularly (about every three weeks).Middle School students assist with lunch by bringing some food itemsto the table, clearing, wiping tables, and setting for the next lunch. Itis a responsibility shared by all Middle School students.We welcomeparents and guests at lunch, however we ask that you advise theadministrative assistant in writing or via e-mail with 24 hours notice.

A snack is also available from the kitchen during “Munch” timein the morning. It is NOT designed to substitute for a breakfast.Students may not bring food to School or consume food outside of the Dining Room except for the School provided snack.The kitchendoes not provide snacks or drink for students involved in after-schoolsports programs or activities. Dietary needs dictated by medical condi-tions should be made known to the school nurse and the DivisionHead so that accommodations can be made. Every effort is made byour faculty and staff to make our campus “nut free.” Nuts or productsmade with or including nuts should not be supplied to students for field trips, class celebrations, or otherwise be brought onto campus.

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Middle School MeetingThe Middle School meets as a community every day at “Middle

School Meeting”.Announcements about recent successes andupcoming events are made during this meeting. It is a time when stu-dents, faculty, or entire grade levels are able to share important or

exciting news. Birthdays are recognized and personal achievementsmay also be announced.The Middle School Meeting is also the timefor the Middle School to come together and to hear messages aboutissues that concern us as a school community.

Nurse/Health CenterThe School nurse is on duty daily. In the Middle School, a stu-

dent who becomes ill during the day should ask permission of his/her teacher to report to the nurse. If warranted, the nursewill telephone the parent and request the parent come to take thechild home. Children who have an infection, fever, stomach virus, or

other contagious illness should remain symptom free for twenty-four hours before returning to school. Students may NOT call parentsdirectly to request to be picked up and taken home.

Students are not permitted to have any medication in their pos-session. Students who possess medication in school will be consideredto be in violation of the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct,and may be subject to disciplinary consequences, up to and includingdismissal from school. Parents must complete a medication dispensingform and give the prescriptive or non-prescriptive medication to thenurse so it can be kept and dispensed to the student by the nurse.

Reporting System and ScheduleThe school year is divided into trimesters, with a summative

report card and comment sheets mailed home at the conclusion of each marking period.The reports are designed to reflect and com-ment upon a child’s achievement and progress during the past term.Parents are encouraged to contact a teacher or advisor at any timeshould a question arise about a grade, comment, or progress in acourse.

In addition to the report card, one Progress Report is carriedhome each term after about half of the term has passed.This report is

designed to provide parents with updated information about progress,including homework preparation, test and quiz scores, and participa-tion in class activities. Each student returns a slip informing his/her advisor that the Progress Report has been reviewed at home.TheProgress Report itself can be kept at home.

A direct contact by advisor is also built into the reporting sched-ule.This may be a conference (two formal conferences scheduled each year) or a telephone or personal conversation.

Finally, ongoing communication occurs after the progress reportfor those students whose effort, work, or grade has dropped signifi-cantly during the term.The purpose of this communication is to alertstudents and parents to the upcoming end of the marking term andthe necessity of increasing effort as the term concludes.

Standardized TestingStandardized tests are administered to students every year in the

Middle School.These tests provide us with additional informationabout students’achievement and our academic program.Test resultsare reported to all parents after the School has received them.The fol-lowing standardized tests are generally used in the Middle School:

Grade 6 – ERB (spring)Grade 7 – ERB (spring)Grade 8 – SSAT (fall/winter)

SuppliesA list of necessary school supplies is sent to each student in

August.These supplies should be carried to school on the first day of classes and will need to be replenished, if necessary, throughout the year. Students in the Middle School purchase their books during thesummer.A detailed explanation of the process is mailed to famlies in June.

School supplies, log/spirit items, and athletic clothing are sold inthe “Dugout,” which is located on the ground floor level of the MainBuilding. Purchases can be paid for with cash or be charged to theparent account if the proper forms have been completed.

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TardinessShould a student arrive after 8:00 a.m. he/she is to report to the

Middle School Office or to any official person of the school beforereporting to homeroom.The student must “sign in” on the clipboardlocated by the door.

Students in grades six through eight who are tardy more thanthree times in a trimester will receive disciplinary action.Tardiness isexcused only if accompanied by a note from a doctor indicating thatan appointment hadbeen scheduled or if a bus arrives late to School.

Prompt attendance at classes is expected of students throughoutthe day.Teachers will establish penalties for students who are late toclass during the school day. Students are advised to check in with ateacher before trying to complete any errands prior to the start of aclass.

Telephones and Cellular PhonesSee complete policy in All-school section page 25.

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SCHOOL RESOURCES

HONOR CODE CONSTITUTION

STUDENT LIFE

Upper School Mission Statement

Chase Collegiate School Upper School strives to builda community of learners who think independently andact responsibly in a global society, by developing eachstudent’s intellectual, ethical, social, creative, and athleticpotential.



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A Message from the Upper School Head

It is a pleasure to welcome you to a new year of activity, learn-ing, and growth in the Upper School. The Upper School years aresome of the most vibrant and exciting years of education in a young

person’s life. Our Upper School programs are designed to challengestudents to take risks which will lead to meaningful personal growthand success. We want each student to develop to his or her fullestpotential during his or her years in the Upper School, in preparationfor a lifetime of leadership and service. Our faculty has adopted amission statement that speaks to our purpose, which you will findbelow. You will note the values of independence and responsibilityare central components of our educational philosophy and our pro-gram, valuable both for the present moment and for preparation for afuture in college and in adult life.

This handbook is designed to help answer some frequent ques-

tions which arise as well as to emphasize the value our communityand our faculty place on respect, responsibility, integrity, and the loveof learning. Please review it carefully and direct questions to ateacher, an advisor, or to me as appropriate. Please note that all stu-dents and parents are expected to be familiar with the contents of this handbook, and that by enrolling in the School, students and par-ents indicate their understanding and acceptance of School policiesand procedures.

We hope that you find this handbook helpful and that youenjoy the coming year!

Gregory L. MacGilpin, Jr.Head of the Upper School

Upper SchoolPolicies and Procedures

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Graduation RequirementsIn order to earn a diploma a student must successfully:

A. Earn credits appropriate to the length of his/her ChaseCollegiate career. A credit is earned by passing (i.e. achieving agrade of 60 or better) a full, year-long course.

• A four-year student must earn 20 credits.• A three-year student must earn 15 credits.• A two-year student must earn 10 credits.

B. Fulfill all departmental depth requirements. Each student mustsuccessfully complete the following departmental requirements:

• English -- 4 credits• Foreign Language -- 3 credits

Departmental courses through the third-year level, including three years of language study at the upper school level. Students must havean end-of-year average of 70% or above to advance to the next levelof language. Four years of language are recommended.

• Mathematics -- 3 creditsFour years of mathematics are strongly recommended, but notrequired.

• Science -- 3 credits• Social Studies -- 3 creditsincluding United States History.

• Fine and Performing Arts -- 11/2 creditsNinth grade students take a full year, half credit,introduction to the arts course. To fulfill the Fine Artsgraduation requirement of one and one-half credits,students must take an additional six trimesters in anytwo of the three disciplines – Music, Drama andVisualArts. Credits for these courses vary depending on themeetings per week, duration of the class, and length of



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the course. Students are urged to consult with their faculty advisors when making course selections. Artselectives are open to all students, including ninthgraders enrolled in the introductory arts courses.• Electives – 2 credits• Health andWellness –

1/6 credit requirement in 9th grade• Public Speaking –

1/6 credit requirement in 9th grade• Ethics –

1/6 credit requirement in 10th grade• A minimum of 20 credits is required for graduation.• Athletics – non-credit

Athletic participation in required for all students in twoout of three seasons. This may be accomplishedthrough the participation on at least one interscholastic

team, a major role in a school production, or anapproved activity outside of school.• Technology Skills – non-credit

portfolio requirement in 9th grade• Senior Speech –non-credit

All seniors are required to deliver a speech of five toeight minutes in length on a topic of their choosing, ona randomly assigned date determined the previousspring. A faculty advisor guides the development of the speech and must approve it in advance of the date.

Academic Calendar and ProgramThe School academic calendar is 34 weeks long, divided into

three trimesters of about 11 weeks. The academic week is organizedin a six-day rotating schedule. Most academic classes meet five timesin that period;AP classes meet six times, while arts classes and someelectives meet fewer days.

The academic program is designed to encourage students toprogress as rapidly and as far as their ability and desire permit. Allstudents are required to take a minimum of five academic courseseach trimester. Most students supplement their five-course schedule

with a sixth elective or course(s) in the Arts. Elective and AdvancedPlacement courses provide students an opportunity to work inten-sively on topics of interest.

Diploma and departmental requirements are awarded for appro-priate courses taken at other schools prior to entering ChaseCollegiate School . Decisions regarding transfer credit are made bythe Head of Upper School in consultation with faculty.

Grade Reports and Marking SystemThe School sends mid-trimester Progress Reports to parents in

October, January, and April, including a grade average which is unof-ficial, reported only on the progress report. In January and April,grades only are reported for students achieving a grade of 80 or high-er; teachers write mid-trimester comments for students achievinggrades below 80 and for those whose grades have dropped a full let-ter grade or more. At the end of each trimester, the School sends a

Report Card including grades and written comments by all teachers.Special interim reports are sent if a student is not meeting theSchool’s academic expectations, or upon parental request.

All parents are invited for an individual conference in October with their child’s advisor. Parent-teacher conferences are heldthroughout the year as needed or upon request. Parents are encour-aged to request a conference with a teacher or with the advisor whenever they wish additional information on their child’s progress.An advisor or the Head of Upper School can also arrange confer-ences with all the teachers of a student when needed. E-mail is oftenthe most efficient means of communication with teachers, thoughteachers also have voice mailboxes. Voice mail numbers and e-mailaddresses are published in the school directory each Fall.

Exams are administered in the winter trimester in January andat the end of the spring trimester in June. These exams equal 20% of the trimester grade in the Winter and Spring trimesters, respectively.

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99-90 Superior 89-80 High Achievement79-70 Satisfactory69-60 Passingbelow 60 Not passing

Grade Point Averages/Rank-in-ClassChase Collegiate School does not calculate a Rank-in-Class

for students. Independent school research indicates that class rank isnot a true indicator of college success as all academic course offeringsare considered college preparatory.

The School does calculate a cumulative, weighted Grade PointAverage (GPA) at the end of each year. Five points are added to thegrades for all AP courses. Only academic courses taken at ChaseCollegiate School are computed in the GPA. The GPA is reportedon the high school transcript.

Academic HonestyOne of the School’s primary missions is to educate students to

make sound moral and ethical judgments. In teaching students to beindependent thinkers and workers, the School expects that any helpthey receive is appropriate and acknowledged: that in all areas of aca-demic life students will do their own work, giving credit to the ideasand help of others.

Cheating:A student is to do his or her own work in and out of school andshould neither give nor receive aid or information for use in home-work, quizzes, tests or exams. When appropriate and designated bythe teacher, students may receive outside assistance, or work collabo-ratively on homework, papers, projects, essays or lab reports.However, under all circumstances, the School’s plagiarism policyapplies and students are expected to uphold The Honor Code.

Plagiarism:Plagiarism is the copying of another person’s words or ideas and

identifying them as your own. It includes, but is not limited to thefollowing forms:

• Copying from another student or providinginformation to other students knowing that it will beused as the borrower’s own work;

• Copying all or part of assigned work from print and/or electronic sources without acknowledging the sourcethrough footnotes or adequate means of citation andproper quote structure;

• Rewording the writing of others without givingproper credit;

• Submitting the same piece of work in more than oneclass without the permission of the teacher.

Plagiarism can be avoided if one is careful to do the following:• Put someone else’s words or ideas in quotation marks

and follow with a citation that indicates the source;• Summarize or paraphrase in one’s own words andfollow with a citation;

• Understand and follow specific guidelines for citationin each discipline, as explained in writing by theinstructor.

If you are unsure whether or not to cite a quotation or an idea, dothe following:

• Ask your teacher to explain and clarify well in advanceof completing your final draft;

• Go ahead and cite your source(s) if you have even theslightest doubt. You can always delete a citation later,but will be unable to add one.

Research papers and shorter critical analyses ought not consist merelyof a string of quotations and ideas of others, but rather, of the stu-dent’s interpretation of them. A way to be sure that your ownthoughts are expressed is to introduce in a few sentences the reason(s)for the quotation’s/idea’s inclusion in the paper; then to characterize



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the effect of the quotation/idea on your own thinking and its rela-tion to your thesis statement. Successful papers combine the student’sthesis with references to primary and secondary sources that supportthat thesis and assist the student in making a persuasive argument tothe audience.

Education of Students:The Honor Council is responsible for ongoing education of studentsregarding the Honor Code and cheating and plagiarism. In addition,each teacher reviews his or her policies at the beginning of theschool year so students may understand the teacher’s expectations andthe application of the Honor Code to each class. The Honor Council also schedules programs and events for various segments of the School community.

Procedures:

Should a teacher suspect that a student has committed a violation of the Academic Honesty Policy, the incident is investigated by theteacher and may be referred to the Honor Board. The Honor Boardinvestigates and hears the case in accordance with their Constitutionand makes a recommendation to the Division Head and Headmaster.

Penalties:The base penalty for cheating or plagiarism is a grade of zero for theassignment. Additional penalties may be assigned by the Honor Board and include academic probation, school suspension, or dis-missal. Incidents resulting in suspension may be reported to col-leges/secondary schools to which students apply.

Academic Standards and PerformanceAll students must meet the School’s academic standards and

individual class expectations as set forth by the teacher. Students whodo not achieve at a satisfactory level may be assigned extra-creditwork during school vacations. If a student requires additional sum-mer work to qualify for promotion or re-enrollment, parents will benotified in the Spring by the Head of Upper School.

Promotion to the next grade and an invitation to return for thenext academic year are based on the previous year’s performance.The administration and faculty review each student’s overall record todetermine the School’s decision on these matters.

Upper School students are expected to maintain satisfactorygrades in major subjects in order to be eligible for full participationin interscholastic sports and co-curricular activities.

Academic ProbationA student who receives two or more unsatisfactory trimester

grades (below 70) in major academic subjects, or one or more failinggrades (below 60), may be placed on Academic Probation for theremainder of the year or for a designated period of time. In mostcases, a conference with the advisor and Head of Upper School isrequired to specify remedial measures. Students placed on AcademicProbation will be ineligible to participate in interscholastic sports and

co-curricular activities unless a waiver is approved by the Head of Upper School and recommended by the student’s teachers. Studentson Academic Probation will not automatically receive a re-enroll-ment contract for the next academic year. At the end of the proba-tionary period, if the student’s performance or attitude has notimproved substantially, the parents will be required to withdraw their child from the School.

Athletic RequirementsIn order to graduate from Chase Collegiate School, Upper

School students are required to participate in two out of three athlet-ic seasons each year, one of which must be on an interscholasticteam.

Program participation means participating in any of the recre-ational or team programs offered by the athletic department each sea-son. This includes satisfactorily completing an approved AthleticIndependent Study. Team participation means playing on any Chaseinterscholastic team offered each season. This includes serving as afull-time manager of a team or satisfactorily completing an approvedAthletic Independent Study that involves participating in a teamsport.



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An Athletic Independent Study is normally granted to a studentwho wishes to participate in an athletic activity not currently offeredat the School. Examples are participating in a town hockey team, ahorseback riding program, or a dance program. These must be struc-tured athletic programs which meet regularly for a minimum of 3times a week and in which the athletes are coached and given anopportunity to compete or otherwise utilize their skills. An AthleticIndependent Study is not normally granted for taking lessons in asport or athletic activity (e.g., tennis, swimming, horseback riding,karate, etc.)

A waiver for one season may be granted to a student with amajor role in a school dramatic production, after consultation of theAthletic Director,Theater Director, and Head of Upper School.Please refer to the Athletic Handbook for additional details andexplanations regarding athletic programs and policies.

Course RegistrationIn late Winter, students in grades 9, 10, and 11 register for courses for the following school year. Current teachers and advisorsmake recommendations to assist students in selecting courses mostappropriate for their ability and discuss these recommendations withtheir parents and select a course load that meets their academicneeds. Registration forms must be signed by the student, a parent,and the student’s advisor prior to returning the form to the Upper School Registrar.The Head of Upper School reviews all registrationforms and approves a student’s program before making theschedule for the coming year.

Changing a CourseSchedule changes for yearlong courses will take place during

the first ten days of school, after the student has fully discussed thesituation with his/her parents, advisor, teacher involved, and Head of the Upper School. The student must complete and file a CourseChange form which is signed by the parents, teachers involved, theDirector of College Counseling, and the Head of Upper School.Similarly, students may add or drop a one-trimester course during aten day add/drop period at the beginning of each trimester. No

yearlong courses may be added after two weeks of school. Changesin level of course may take place after the add/drop period but usual-ly no later than the first six weeks of school.With the agreementand support of the Head of Upper School, Director of CollegeCounseling, parents, and student, a schedule change that is deemednecessary for counseling purposes may not appear on the student’stranscript.

Dropping a CourseA student may drop a yearlong course after the initial ten day

add/drop period and a “WP” (withdraw passing) or “WF” (withdrawfailing) will appear on the student’s transcript. A student may notdrop a yearlong course at any time during the third trimester.Students will be expected to maintain a minimum course load of fiveacademic classes at all times.

Incomplete GradesPapers and class assignments are to be handed in on the duedate or a grade penalty will be assessed.

All major course work must be completed by the end of thecourse to receive a final grade and credit. If work is not done, anincomplete grade will be given. Incomplete grades must be resolvedno later than two weeks following the end of the trimester unlessextenuating circumstances prevent it, and approval for the extensionhas been granted by the teacher involved and the Head of Upper School.

Advanced Placement CoursesAdvanced Placement is a program of college-level courses and

exams that provide motivated students an opportunity to undertakeadvanced study and to earn college credit while still in high school.Enrollment in AP courses may be requested by the student or recom-mended by a teacher of a prior course. A student’s current teacher,the AP teacher, department chair, Director of College Counseling,and Head of Upper School advise on appropriate placement in APcourses. Enrollment on the course registration form requires theapproval of the appropriate department chair.



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AP courses are demanding and are designed to challenge a stu-dent’s factual grasp of material as well as his or her conceptual under-standing of the subject matter. Colleges and universities may awardacademic or elective credit(s) or advanced standing in a specific subject based on AP exam performance.

Independent Study ProgramThe Independent Studies Program (ISP) provides students an

opportunity to explore in depth an area of interest outside of theoffered school curriculum. The scope and depth of the ISP deter-mines the amount of academic credit to be earned (1/3, 1/2, or 1credit). Students considering an ISP must submit an ISP ApplicationForm including a written proposal, signed by two faculty members,to the Head of Upper School. ISP proposals for the full year must besubmitted during the regular course registration period and no later than the close of the add/drop period.

Honor RollAt the end of each trimester, the Honor roll for grades 6-12 is

published to recognize those students who have distinguished them-selves academically.

Faculty Honors: An average of 92 or above in academic courses,with no grade lower than 80 in any course.High Honors: An average of 88 or above in academic courses, withno grade lower than 75 in any course.Honors: An average of 85 or above in academic courses, with nograde lower than 75 in any course.

For Honor Roll recognition, 5 points are added to A.P. grades Averages are not rounded for determination of honor roll.

Cum Laude SocietyThe purpose of the Cum Laude Society is to recognize scholas-

tic achievement at Chase Collegiate School while simultaneouslystriving to encourage qualities of ARETÉ, which means excellence inthe moral sense, DIKÉ, which means justice, and TIMÉ, which means

dignity as well as honor. A Cum Laude chapter may elect not morethan 20% of the senior class. It may elect the whole number in thespring of senior year, or not more than 10% of that number at theend of the junior year. Candidates’ names are submitted to theUpper School faculty for voting, and recipients are recognized at the June Honors Assembly.

HomeworkAll teachers are encouraged to provide assignments for the full

week, indicating quizzes, tests and long-range assignments. This helpsstudents know what academic work to expect if they are absent, or if classes are canceled due to inclement weather. Teachers post home-work to the Student and Parent Portal of our student informationdatabase, which can be reached through the school website atwww.chasecollegiate.org. Access to this Portal is via username andpassword distributed to each student and parent. Each user is respon-

sible for the security of his or her password; passwords are not to beshared and should be changed regularly (e.g., every three months).Students or parents requiring assistance with username or passwordare encouraged to contact the Division Secretary.

Peer TutoringWhile extra help is available from each teacher, students may

also sign up to work with a peer tutor. Peer tutors are Upper Schoolstudents who volunteer to work with other students in certain subject areas, most often on a weekly basis. The peer tutors havereceived the approval of their teachers to participate in this programand their assignments are arranged by a faculty advisor.

Faculty and Class AdvisorsFaculty advisors help students to understand and handle aca-

demic and personal challenges. Advisors are often their advisees’teachers or coaches and play an important role in the daily routine of a student. Advisors meet with their advisees as a group during ahomeroom period each morning and for a longer meeting eachTuesday. In addition, advisors meet with students one-on-one per i-odically during the school year. Parents concerned about their child’s



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progress may request a conference at any time. Information is sharedregularly with the students’ parents, and conferences are scheduled inthe fall and when needed.

Class advisors help students plan and coordinate class activities.The primary role of the class advisors is to encourage the growth anddevelopment of individuals and to promote teamwork within theclass. They are also responsible for assisting students in successfullycompleting all class projects and events.

Upper School Class Schedule

7:55-8:00 Homeroom8:00-8:45 Period 18:45-9:30 Period 29:30-10:15 Per iod 310:15-10:35 Juice Break/Morning Meeting

10:35-11:20 Per iod 411:20-12:05 Per iod 512:05-12:50 Per iod 612:50-1:30 Lunch1:30-2:15 Period 72:15-3:00 Conference Period

SCHOOL RESOURCES

Extra HelpTeachers provide extra help in all subjects for those students

needing or requesting it. Students in grades 9-12 who are not work-ing to capacity may be required to attend special study sessions beforeor after school. Parents will be notified and will be asked to makethe necessary transportation arrangements.

School CounselorThe School Counselor is available to any member of the School

community to consult on personal and/or academic issues. Upon

referral, the Counselor will meet initially in confidence with the stu-dent (and if appropriate, teachers and parents) to assess the situation.Following that initial evaluation, recommendations are made whichmay include outside referrals for a further evaluation, testing or coun-seling. Short term counseling in school is available if deemed appro-priate by the School, but generally students needing ongoing thera-phy are requested to seek counseling outside the school.

Nurse/Health CenterThe School Nurse is on duty daily. A Physician’s Examination

form must be on file in the Nurse’s office before classes begin. Thephysician’s examination is required on a yearly basis.Participation in athletic events and any off-campus field trips are pro-hibited if this form has not been received.

Parents must also complete a Medication Dispensing form andgive the prescriptive or non-prescriptive medication to the Nurse so

it can be kept and dispensed to the student in the health center according to directions. Students are not permitted to have anymedication in their possession. Students who possess medicationin school will be considered to be in violation of the ChaseCollegiate School Code of Conduct, and may be subject to discipli-nary consequences, up to and including dismissal from school.

Parents are requested to report to the School Nurse any illnessin their family which might be contagious. Any student whobecomes ill during the day should inform the classroom teacher,obtain permission from the appropriate administrator or teacher, andreport to the Nurse. If warranted, the Nurse will telephone the par-

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HONOR CODE CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I: THE DEFINITION OF HONOR

Honor is the understanding and practice of what is right and

just. It fosters the courage to uphold these values in public and inprivate. It is integrity and good judgment. Honor is pride in oneself as well as respect for others. Honor is an unspoken and unwrittenway of living that is centered on doing what is right. It is not anindividual way of life, but a way of life of a community.An honorableperson takes responsibility for his or her conduct.

The purpose of the Honor Code is to reinforce the positivevalues of Chase Collegiate School . It creates a community of trustamong students and faculty by establishing a set of commonly artic-ulated and understood principles to use as guidelines for right con-duct guidelines for everyone to follow.

The Honor Code is a form of student self-discipline and self-government that allows for greater responsibility and greater freedom.The Honor Code enhances our community agreement that all mem-bers will “think independently and act responsibly,” as stated in theMission of the Upper School, and strives to instill virtue in studentsto carry with them throughout life.

ARTICLE II: THE HONOR PLEDGEAt the beginning of each school year, at a Convocation ceremo-

ny, each Upper School student will take the following pledgeOn my honor, I pledge my academic integrity, honesty, respect,and sportsmanship to the Chase Collegiate Schoolcommunity, and I will encourage others to do the same.As amember of this community I will not lie, cheat, steal or demon-strate cruelty in any form.

On exams and other student work requiring the Pledge, the follow-ing shorter version may substitute for the entire pledge:

On my honor, I pledge that this is my own work.

This shorter, affirmative pledge is understood to convey the meaningof the entire pledge made each year by the students at Chase Upper School.

While not stated explicitly in the Honor Pledge, harassment of anykind is a violation of the Honor Pledge under “or demonstrate cruel-ty in any form” and will be addressed as a serious breach of Honor.

ARTICLE III: THE COMMITTEE STRUCTUREOF THE HONOR SYSTEM

SECTION A: THE HONOR COUNCILThe primary responsibility of the Honor Council is to promote

the value of Honor through proactive educational programming.This programming may take numerous forms, and the Council isencouraged to challenge itself and the school community in thinkingabout and acting on Honor in a variety of ways.The goal of theCouncil is to continually promote the community’s commitment toHonor as a core value.

The Honor Council will typically meet once a week. If neces-sary, smaller committees may be established on an ad hoc basis for ongoing programming needs.

The Honor Council will consist of the following individuals:

3 Seniors2 Juniors2 Sophomores2 Freshmen2 Faculty

Head of Upper School (ex officio)Head of School (ex officio)Dean of Students (ex officio)Academic Dean (ex officio)

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SECTION B: THE HONOR BOARDThe Honor Board is a sub-group of the Honor Council desig-

nated to hear specific cases in which Honor may have been violated,make a determination, vote on the findings and recommend conse-quences to the Headmaster. The goal of the Honor Board is to:

1. Listen to each case brought before it.2. Decide whether or not Honor has been violated3. If Honor has been violated, then decide on the

consequence/s for the individual who violated Honor.4. The Honor Board makes a recommendation to the

Headmaster, who is the final authority.

The Honor Board will meet on a case-by-case basis.Additionalmeetings may be scheduled if necessary.

The Honor Board will consist of the following individuals:2 Seniors (from the Honor Council)1 Junior (from the Honor Council)1 Sophomore (from the Honor Council)1 Freshman (from the Honor Council) —

(Freshman representatives may vote only after the first trimester)1 Faculty member (from the Honor Council)Dean of Students (typically) or Division Head or

any Honor Council Administrator (ex officio)

Two of the three seniors serving on the Honor Council will bedesignated the Senior Prefect and the Associate Senior Prefect.Themethod of selecting these individuals is left to the discretion of theHonor Council.

The primary responsibilities of the Senior Prefect andAssociate Senior Prefect are to provide effective student leadership tothe Honor Council and Honor Board and to conduct the case hear-ings of the Honor Board.

The third senior at large will serve as a liaison to the Dean of Students who will track detention violations.A quorum will consist

of at least five students (including the Senior Prefect or AssociateSenior Prefect) along with the Faculty member and Administrator. If there is no quorum it is up to the discretion of the leadership of theHonor Board to decide whether to holdthe hearing.

The Senior Prefect Associate Senior Prefect is responsible for selecting members from the Honor Council to sit for each case heardby the Honor Board.The Senior Prefect should rotate responsibilityamong the Honor Council members so each gets equal opportunity toparticipate in hearing and voting on cases. Members not selected to lis-ten and vote on a case may sit in on hearings and participate in thedeliberations but may not vote.

In the Fall trimester, the Freshman members of the Honor Council may participate in Honor Board case hearings but may notvote. The Freshman vote is exercised by the second Junior member of the Honor Council. In the second trimester,

one Junior Council member relinquishes his or her vote at each casehearing and Freshman Honor Council members become full votingmembers of the Board with one Freshman member eligible to vote ateach Honor Board case hearings.

The Dean of Students is the administrator directly overseeing theactivities of the Honor Board.

ARTICLE IV:THE ELECTION PROCESS OF THE HONOR COUNCIL

SECTION A: NOMINATION FORMSThose students interested in serving on the Honor Council will

nominate themselves for election.They will pick up a nominationform packet from the Upper School Office.The packet will includethe following:

1. The student’s name and grade level2. A statement of expectations for Honor Council members

(e.g., job description, time commitment, need for beinghonorable in and out of school, the emotional strain it putson members).This statement is signed by the student nominee.




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3. Questions: Answer one or both questions. One page, typed,maximum, for both questions.

a. Why do you want to be on the Honor Council?b. In your opinion, what does Honor mean in the

Chase Collegiate School community?

All candidates for Honor Council must be approved by themajority of the Faculty and the Division Head before thepublic display of their self-nomination forms. If a student is eliminat-ed from candidacy in this way, the student has the right to knowwhat facts were presented against him or her and has the right towrite a letter of appeal to the Dean of Students and Head of Upper School.

The completed self-nomination forms will be posted in apublic place for all the community to read. Beyond the self-nomina-tion form there will be no campaigning (e.g., posters, speeches, etc.).

SECTION B: RESTRICTIONSA student may not run for a position on the Honor Council if:

1. S/He is already on a formal probationary status at school(academic or disciplinary or honor probation).

2. S/He has been suspended within the last calendar year.3. S/He is already elected to serve on the Executive Council or

as a class officer. The time commitment required for thisposition would compromise the integrity of the Executive

Council, Class Officers, and Honor Council.

SECTION C: VOTING PROCEDURESVoting will be a two-stage process (if necessary) in which the

preliminary vote will narrow the pool of candidates to a reasonablenumber. Ideally the final vote will offer twice the number of candi-dates for the available positions (e.g., four candidates for two posi-tions).

1. Freshman candidates will be voted on at the middle of thefirst trimester, so that freshmen will have time to adjust toUpper School life.The freshmen will serve the remainder of the year.Voters will include the freshman class, the faculty,

and members of the Honor Council. Each group will have aone-third weight of the entire vote.

2. Sophomore candidates will be voted on in the Springof their freshman year.They will serve one-year terms.Voters will include the sophomore class, faculty, andmembers of the Honor Council. Each group will have a

one-third weight of the entire vote.3. Junior candidates will be voted on in the Spring of their

sophomore year.They will serve two-year terms.Voters willinclude the junior class, faculty, and members of the Honor Council. Each group will have a one-third weight of theentire vote.

4. Senior candidates will be voted on in the Spring of their junior year. S/he will serve a one-year term.Voters toinclude the senior class, faculty, and members of the Honor Council. Each group will have a one-third weight of the

entire vote.5. If more than two Faculty volunteer to be on the Honor Council, those candidates will be voted on in the spring for the next school year, first by the faculty and the Honor Council.The total of both those votes together willdetermine the top three candidates, and the studentbody will elect two out of those three.

SECTION D:REMOVAL OF AN HONOR COUNCIL MEMBER

1. A member of the Honor Council who appears before theHonor Board and is found to have violated the Honor Codemay be removed from the Honor Board.A two-thirds vote of the entire Honor Council is required to recommend removal of an Honor Council member.The final decision rests with theHeadmaster.

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ARTICLEV: DEFINING HONOR VIOLATIONS

SECTION A: WHAT IS AN HONORVIOLATION?Any action which goes against the Honor Pledge is anHonor Violation. Ignorance is not an excuse for violatingHonor.The finding as to whether an action violates the

Honor Pledge belongs to the Honor Board.

Each teacher or coach will clarify the application of the Honor Pledge in his or her course, sport, or activity at the beginning of the trimester during class, practice, or meeting time and inwritten form in the syllabus or course description. Coursepolicies will clarify what is “authorized” and “unauthorized” useof sources and other assistance, such as use of online resourcesor collaborating on homework.Teachers will discuss their policies with students throughout the year. If there is any

confusion, students are encouraged and expected to ask their teacher(s).

Students are expected to write the short form of theHonor Pledge on all exams, tests, papers, and major assignments,or as directed by the teacher, as an affirmative reminder of theimportance of Honor in the School.

SECTION B: RELATIONSHIPWITH DEAN OF STUDENTS

Minor disciplinary issues, including dress code, gum, andtardiness will be brought to the Dean of Students. Repeatedviolations may constitute disrespect of the School which isan honor violation.The Dean of Students may choose

to refer a student to the Honor Board.

ARTICLEVI: PROCESSING HONOR CODE VIOLATIONS

A.An allegation of an HonorViolation may be reported to theSenior Prefect,Alternate Associate Senior Prefect, Honor Council faculty members, the Dean of Students or DivisionHead.The person making the accusation will meet with the

Senior Prefect (or Associate Senior Prefect), and the Dean of Students (typically) or Division Head, and one facultymember from the Honor Council. From the time a case firstbecomes known, a written record of the case is generated.

B. The Senior Prefect, Dean of Students, and Honor CouncilFaculty Advisors will decide whether a case will come beforethe full Honor Board.

C. If the case is deemed an HonorViolation, the Senior Prefect,

Dean of Students, and Honor Council Faculty Advisorswill meet with the student to report the alleged violation.

1. If the student agrees that s/he violated Honor,s/he will write a statement of what happened andindicate that s/he believes Honor was violated andwillingness to accept consequences. The case is thenreferred to the Honor Board to recommendconsequences to the Headmaster.The facts of thecase are presented at the hearing, and the student

may bring his or her faculty advisor or other facultyadvocate.

2. If the student does not agree that s/he violatedHonor, the case is referred to the Honor Board for determination as to whether Honor was violated.The student may bring witnesses and his or her faculty advisor or other faculty advocate. If theHonor Board finds that Honor has been violated,the Honor Board will determine the appropriate

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D.When a witness is called before the Honor Board, (s)he isexpected to answer truthfully according to his or her knowledge of the case. In upholding the Honor Code,students have a responsibility to take positive and helpfulaction when they see a student violate the Honor Code.They are encouraged, but do not have an obligation, to

report honor offenses violations. However, once a student iscalled as a witness, (s)he is expected to answer the questionsof the Honor Board truthfully. Lying to the Honor Board isconsidered a violation of the Honor Code. Refusing toanswer or withholding information when asked is alsoconsidered a violation of the Honor Code.

E. Confidentiality of cases will be maintained.A member of the Honor Council who violates confidentiality will beremoved. Students who appear before the Honor Board are

also expected to maintain confidentiality.F. Records of Honor Board case hearing proceedings will be

kept in an Honor Board Case Book, to protect all studentsand to establish precedents to ensure consistency of consequences. Good record keeping is essential to ensurecomplete documentation.

G. SANCTIONS OR CONSEQUENCES

1. All students found to have violated the Honor Code will be

given an Honor Warning or placed on Honor Probation.Honor Warning: An honor warning indicates that the

Honor Board has found that a violation of the Honor Code hasoccurred; an honor warning is given in cases where it is the first timethe student has violated the honor code and the Honor Board hasdeemed a warning as appropriate

Honor Probation: Being placed on honor probation indicatesthat the Honor Board has found that a violation of the Honor Codehas occurred; honor probation is given in cases where the violation isa repeat violation of the Honor Code and/ or is deemed a more seri-

ous first violation of the Honor Code. Honor Probation is in effect

for a designated period of time recommended by the Honor Boardto the Headmaster and accepted or amended by him/her. Once astudent has been placed on Honor Probation, additional violations of the Honor Code will result in further sanctions, up to and includingthe recommendation by the Honor Board to the Headmaster for sus-pension or dismissal.

2. Students found to have violated the Honor Code for aca-demic integrity (plagiarism, cheating, copying, etc.) will have academ-ic consequences. In such cases, the base penalty is a failing grade upto and including a “0” on the assignment or test.

3. The Honor Board may determine and recommend thatadditional sanctions to Honor Warning or Honor Probation areappropriate. Such sanctions are assigned in keeping with the educa-tional philosophy of giving back to the community or restoring to

the community in some way the Honor that was taken or compro-mised by the behavior resulting in the Honor Board hearing. Theactivities may include (but not be limited to):

Academic assignments such as an essay, research, revision or re-doing assignments Community Service

Extended or Saturday DetentionWork Detail on campusPublic or Private Letter of ApologyMeeting with specific faculty, staff or administrator/s

to apologizeRestricted study halls or conference periods

In-School SuspensionOut-of-School SuspensionNon-renewal of ContractDismissal

ARTICLE VII: HONOR EDUCATIONWe believe that honor education must be a community respon-

sibility.Teachers, administrators, students, parents, and alumni shouldtake an active role in establishing and maintaining the values embod-ied in the Chase Collegiate School Honor Code.Therefore, we

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Programs designed and/or promoted by the Honor Council mayinclude the following.

A. Community-wide Programs• An Annual School-wide Event that addresses a moral

theme is recommended.

• Open Forums should be held twice a year to discussrelevant issues and make recommendations for change.

B. Prospective Students• Admissions officers, Green Key guides, faculty, and

administrators share knowledge about theHonor Code and take an active role in explainingthe Honor Code to prospective students.

C. Current Students• An Honor Code Handbook will be published each

Year and includes Tips and Guidelines for Students.

• The Honor Code will be posted throughout theSchool.D. Teachers

• Teachers will be given tips or guidelines explaining theprotocol of enforcing the Honor Code.

• All teachers should address the Honor Code on their syllabi.

• Teachers will attend Open Forums.• ProspectiveTeachers will be explained the role of the

Honor Code in the School.E. Parents and Alumni

• Parents and Alumni will be invited to Honor CouncilOpen Forums.

• The Honor Code will be featured in parent and alumnipublications.

• The Senior Prefect will be invited to a CollegeCounseling evening program to discuss the Honor Code in the School and in the College Applicationprocess.

F. Contracts• The Honor Code will be considered part of both the

Student-Parent Handbook and Faculty Handbook.Therefore, acceptance of both student enrollmentcontracts and faculty contracts indicates support for andunderstanding of the Honor Code.

G. Honor Council Education• Each year, orientation and education will be held for

members of the Honor Council.

ARTICLEVIII: REVIEW OF THE CONSTITUTIONThe Honor Council will review the Constitution and make

appropriate changes on an annual basis.This review shouldbe completed before May 1.The Honor Council reserves the right toamend the Constitution when proper and necessary.

STUDENT LIFE

CitizenshipThe rules for student behavior at Chase Collegiate School are

designed to protect the rights and feelings of each individual, to fos-ter the development of personal responsibility, and to ensure goodorder within the School. Truthfulness, mutual respect, considerationfor others, good manners and goodwill throughout the School com-

munity are necessary for a healthy, productive learning environment.Throughout the year, a variety of class sponsored trips and programsare scheduled. It is the expectation of the School community that allstudents will attend these important school-related activities.

DecorumRunning and shouting are not permitted in the buildings, class-

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Dress CodeSee complete policy in All-School section page 13 and 14. Any

student whose attire is not in accord with the dress code will receivea detention. Upon repeated dress code violations, the student will beasked to remain out of classes until appropriate attire is available. Aparent will be called and requested to bring to the School the proper

article of clothing, or the student may be sent home after the parenthas been notified by telephone. Repeated violations will be consid-ered a major disciplinary matter.

AttendanceThe academic day begins with homeroom at 7:55 a.m. followed

by morning meeting at 8:00 a.m. The day ends at 3:00 p.m.A student may not leave campus during the school day without

specific permission from an appropriate school administrator and averified request by the parent. A student who leaves the School

without permission will be considered to have violated the ChaseCollegiate School Code of Conduct and will be suspended.Families are asked to call the Upper School office

between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. if their child is to be absentor late to school.

Students with excessive absences (20 or more) may jeopardizecourse credit and/or grade advancement and may be asked to with-draw from the School. Seniors are allowed two excused absencesduring the fall and spring in order to visit colleges.

Students will be permitted to make up work missed due to ill-ness, family emergency, religious observances or other legitimate rea-

sons.A student’s teachers and advisor will determine when make-upwork must be completed. Students with unexcused absences will notbe permitted to make up the work missed.

Students who know in advance of an absence for legitimatereasons other than illness, (special trips, medical procedure, etc.) areasked to complete an Advance Absence Form, which must be signedby the parent of the student who is requesting the excused absence.If the absence is approved by the Head of Upper School, the formmust be signed by the advisor and all teachers. Except in highlyunusual circumstances, students will not receive approval for extra

vacation days, especially preceding or following scheduled school hol-

idays. For absences approved by the Head of Upper School, make-upwork is due on the day of return or as determined by individualteachers. Students without prior approval and a completed form onfile will not receive credit for work missed during such absences.

Exams are scheduled during the winter and spring trimesters.Students may not be excused during the administration of these

exams except for illness. Students who miss a scheduled examinationfor other reasons usually may not make it up, and will receive a gradeof zero for the examination. Examinations cannot be rescheduled toaccommodate family trips or other non-school related events.

Students who will miss school for purposes of visiting collegesmust submit a CollegeVisit Day form signed by all of their teachersand their college counselor to the Upper School Office at least 48hours in advance of their planned absence.

Promptness

As a courtesy to others, all students are expected to be on timefor school and classes. If a student is late to school and the latenesshas not been preceded by a telephone call, the student must bring anote from the parent to the Upper School Administrative Assistant.Three unexcused tardies result in assignment of detention.

TransportationSafety dictates all campus traffic rules. Buses and cars follow

patterns indicated on the traffic flow charts provided to parents at thestart of the school year. Cars are not allowed in the Upper Schoolarea.All parking must take place in assigned parking lots.

Upper School students who drive to school will park by theGoss Field House. Students must register cars with the Upper School Administrative Assistant. Personal belongings should not bevisible inside the car. Cars are to be locked after arrival and studentsmay not return to their cars without permission until class dismissal.Parking lots and student cars are “out of bounds” during the schoolday. Students who violate this regulation will be considered to haveviolated the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct and will besuspended.




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Study HallSupervised study halls are held during the school day in the

Upper School Study Lounge and classrooms to provide students withthe opportunity to complete class assignments, begin and continuehomework or to work with other students during the day.While

study halls are open to all students who wish to use them as aresource, the following students are automatically assigned a study halleach trimester:

• all ninth grade students

• all students with an overall grade point average below 80

• all students recommended by their advisors

To ensure students have a common experience and can meet expec-tations within their study halls, the following guidelines are estab-

lished by all proctors:• Study halls are for academic pursuits only(i.e., homework, collaborative work, labs, quiet reading)• Study halls are meant for quiet work; group conversationsmust be granted permission ahead of time

• Assigned students can be excused only be a teacher at thebeginning of the period

Telephones and Cell PhonesSee complete policy in All-school section page 25.

LockersThe School provides each student with a locker and reserves

the right to inspect lockers and student property when deemed nec-essary for the welfare of all students and the implementation of school regulations.

Upper School Disciplinary ProceduresStudents may be disciplined for conduct on or off school

grounds or at any school-sponsored activity that endangers persons or

property, is disruptive of the educational process of the School, or that violates the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct, or other policy or regulation of the School.

If it is determined that a student has committed a minor infrac-tion of the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct, he/she willbe assigned to serve detention at the end of the school day or the

next day.Serious disciplinary matters involving any student will be dealt

with by the Head of School,Academic Dean, Head of Upper School,and any teacher(s) directly involved. Honor infractions (violations of the Honor Code) are referred to the Honor Board. Please see theHonor Code Constitution. Major disciplinary infractions not involv-ing the Honor Code are dealt with by the Dean of Students andHead of Upper School and may result in disciplinary probation, sus-pension from the School, or dismissal. If a student is suspended andreinstated, the student remains on probation for the remainder of the

year or the following year as circumstances warrant.Administration and faculty review the student’s record andbehavior to determine an appropriate penalty. Repetition of thesame misconduct or other unacceptable behavior may warrant dis-missal from the School.

When seniors are suspended, suspensions are reported to thecolleges to which the students have applied.

All decisions regarding discipline are made in the sole discretionof Chase Collegiate School .

Suspension and Reinstatement

Suspension from School signifies that a student’s conduct can-not be tolerated within the School and warrants separation from thecommunity for the period of time of the suspension. Reinstatementfollowing suspension is part of the educational process: a student isreinstated with the understanding that he or she has learned from theexperience and can continue as a student in good standing.

To be reinstated, a student must address a written request to theHead of Upper School. The letter shall include evidence, in the formof a thoughtful, well-written letter, which indicates the student hasfully considered his or her current attitude, behavior, and perform-ance. The letter must include at least the following:




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• Explanation of the behavior that led to the student'ssuspension

• Explanation of what, if anything, the student has learnedfrom this experience

• Explanation of how the student will be able to meet theSchool's behavioral and academic expectations in the future

• Request to be reinstated to Chase Collegiate School .The student will submit the letter on return to the school,

and he or she will meet with the Division Head or other administrator for a reinstatement interview. The Division Head willtelephone the family if reinstatement is not granted on the basis of the letter and interview.

Disciplinary Probation following suspension means that further major infractions may receive a greater penalty or longer suspensionor may warrant withholding of a contract for the following year or immediate dismissal from the School.

DetentionStudents who receive a detention from a faculty member for

violating the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct or other school policy or regulation must serve the detention on the day of the offense or within 48 hours if there are extenuating circumstances.Detention is faculty supervised Monday-Friday from 3:00-3:45 p.m.The nature of the offense determines the type of detention given,either silent study or campus work.

Peer Counselors

Selected students undergo training to act as support to their peers in the community. Often students find it easier to discuss issuessuch as relationships and stress with a peer. Peer counselors are avail-able to listen, provide support, and when necessary, act as a resourcefor further information or help in a confidential setting. Peer coun-selors act under the direct supervision of the School Counselor.

Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD)FCD Educational Services, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that

provides alcohol, nicotine, and other drug education to schools and

colleges in the United States and abroad. The centerpiece of all FCDprograms is the comprehensive four-day course, a richly interactivecurriculum that combines up-to-date information with real-lifeexperiences. Annually, FCD is secured to present their four-daycourse to the Upper School.

Intervention TeamA team of three faculty members is available to meet with any

student who wishes to discuss his or her concerns about a possiblesubstance abuse problem. The intention is to provide a way for stu-dents to express concern about their own or others’ substance usewithout getting the student involved in the disciplinary system. If appropriate, a referred student will be asked to meet with the team todiscuss the expressed concerns. The team’s procedures will be out-lined at that time.

Private Music LessonsThe Music Department is comprised of a dedicated group of practicing musicians. Full-time faculty and visiting teaching artistsstrive to create and provide the very best musical training available.Private music lessons as well as master classes are offered throughoutthe year. Additional information is available by contacting the MusicDepartment Chair directly.

Extracurricular Activities & Athletic TeamsChase Collegiate School provides an opportunity for students

to pursue a strong academic program as well as an opportunity to

grow and develop relationships and interpersonal skills which will lasta lifetime. A variety of co-curricular clubs and athletic sports help inthis endeavor.

Students are encouraged to join or to initiate student organiza-tions and activities and to play an active role in their leadership.Official student organizations must have a faculty sponsor, must meetregularly, and must sponsor at least one activity per trimester or theequivalent. The clubs and activities which are currently activeinclude:

Some of the current clubs and activities include:



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Chase Ensemble Children's Equality WorldwideChorus Community OutreachConcert Band Debate ClubDiversity Club Drama (acting and production)Environmental Club Executive CouncilFrench Club Green Key (student guides)

Handbell Choir The Highlander (Newspaper) Jazz Ensemble Latin ClubLiterary Magazine Magic ClubMath League Model U.N.Public Affairs Salmagundi (Yearbook)Ski Club Spanish ClubSpecial Wishes Video Production ClubWriter's Club

Some activities are offered for credit and meet on a more regu-lar basis. These activities include Band, Chorus, Handbells, ChaseEnsemble, Model UN,Yearbook, newspaper and Drama (both actingand production).

Team Sports

Fall:Cross CountrySoccer VolleyballCrew (co-ed)Fitness TrainingIndependent Study (specify sport)

Winter:Basketball

Ski Club

Swimming (co-ed)

Wrestling

Fitness Training

Independent Study (specify sport)

Spring:Baseball

Softball

Golf (co-ed)Ultimate Frisbee (co-ed)

Tennis

Lacrosse

Crew (co-ed)

Fitness Training

Independent Study (specify sport)

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2009-2010SCHOOL TELEPHONE / FAX NUMBER



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August 28 Friday New Faculty Orientation

Aug 31- Sept 4 M-F Faculty Professional Development Days

September 3 Thursday New Family & Grade 6 Orientation for

Grades PK-8, 8:00–9:30 a.m.

Lower School “Hopes and Dreams”

Conferences, 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

New Family & Freshmen Orientation

for Grades 9-12, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

7 Monday Labor Day – School Closed

8 Tuesday 1st Day of Classes - Opening Assembly,

8:00 a.m., Goss Field House

22 Tuesday Upper School Back-to-School Night,

Gr.9-12, 7:00 p.m.

24 Thursday Lower School Back-to-School Night,

Gr.PK-5, 7:00 p.m.28 Monday Yom Kippur - School Closed

29 Tuesday Middle School Back-to-School Night,

Gr.6-8, 7:00 p.m.

October 8 Thursday Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day:

Grades 6-12

9 Friday Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day:

Grades PK-5

12 Monday Columbus Day – School in Session

23 Friday Parent Conferences: Grades PK-12 -

No ClassesNovember 9 Monday Professional Development Day –

No Classes

24 Tuesday Parents’ Association Holiday Bazaar,

8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Holiday

begins at 3:10 p.m.

25 Wednesday Comment Writing Day –

No Classes

30 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.

PHONE NUMBERSMain Line (203) 236-9500Lower School in Camp Hall (203) 236-9510

Head of the Lower SchoolMiddle School (203) 236-9520

Head of the Middle SchoolUpper School (203) 236-9530Head of the Upper School

Academic Dean (203) 236-9505Admissions (203) 236-9560Alumni Relations (203) 236-9557Athletics (203) 236-9483Box Office (203) 236-9545Business Office (203) 236-9580Centennial Library (203) 236-9540College Counseling Office (203) 236-9534Dining Services

in Garthwait Dining Hall (203) 236-9575Development Office (203) 236-9550Dugout / Parents' Association (203) 236-9598Headmaster (203) 236-9504

John D. FixxNetwork / Technology Center (203) 236-9565Nurse’s Office (203) 236-9555

FAX NUMBERS

Main Fax Line (203) 236-9494Lower School Fax (203) 236-9509Middle School Fax (203) 236-9494Upper School Fax (203) 236-9535Business Office Fax (203) 236-9566Development / Alumni Fax (203) 236-9558Library & Network /

Technology Center Fax (203) 236-9543

December 18 Friday All-School Holiday Concert 10:45 a.m.,

Winter Recess begins at 12 noon

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UPPER SCHOOL TESTING DATES

PSAT SAT (Saturdays) ACT (Saturdays) Advanced Placement



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January 1 Friday New Year’s Day Holiday –

School Closed

4 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.

18 Monday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -

School Closed

20-22 Wed-Fri Upper School Exams,

Wednesday through Friday

22 Friday Parent Conferences:

Grades PK-8 -

No Classes for PK-8

(Conference snow date:

Monday, January, 25)

February 12 Friday Professional Development Day,

No Classes

15 Monday Presidents’ Day - School Closed

March 5 Friday Spring Recess begins at 3:10 p.m.22 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.

April 2 Friday Good Friday – School Closed

30 Friday Alumnae/i Day & Reunions

May 1 Saturday Alumnae/i Day & Reunions

3 Monday Faculty Professional Development Day –

No Classes

31 Monday Memorial Day - School Closed

June 10 Thursday Last Day of Classes

Lower/Middle School

dismissal 3:00 p.m.;Upper School 12:00 noon

11 Friday Commencement at 10:30 a.m. –

No Classes

PSAT SAT (Saturdays) ACT (Saturdays) Advanced Placement

Wed. October 14 October 10 September 12 (AP) Examinations

November 7 October 24 May 3-7

December 5 December 12 May 10-14

January 23 February 6

March 6 April 10

May 1 June 12

June 5

This calendar is subject to change if the School has an unusual number

of snow days.At hletic team schedules are published separately each trimester.



565 Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT 06708-3394

Main Phone: 203-236-9500

Lower School: 203-236-9510Fax: 203-236-9509

Middle School: 203-236-9520Fax: 203-236-9494

Upper School: 203-236-9530Fax: 203-236-9535

www.chasecollegiate.org

CHASECOLLEGIATE SCHOOLEST. 1865

A N ACADEMICALLY DEMANDING COED DAY SCHOOL IN THECLASSIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TRADITION.

GRADES PREK-3 THROUGH 12.

Documents

Chase Collegiate School Student Handbook 09-10 Handbook Final