Upper School
This section of the handbook includes information specific to Upper School life. Parents and students are reminded to read the K-12 section of this handbook for other information that also applies to Upper School students.
Cheating/Plagiarism Cheating will result in no credit received for the work. The teacher will contact the parent(s) regarding the incident. A second occurrence will result in suspension or expulsion and a conference wit... |
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Only students who are working with a specific teacher or participating in an after school activity are to remain after school. Those staying for the activities should make transportation arrangements well in advance to e... |
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Absence from School Parent(s) should call the school receptionist to confirm a student’s illness and/or absence before 8:30 a.m. Attendance Procedure Punctual, regular attendance is absolutely necessary for a suc... |
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Students driving to school must register their vehicle(s) each year with the Upper School Administrative Assistant before driving and parking at MPA. All students age 16 or older are presumed to be ca... |
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General Information Please see the booklet, “Everything You Wanted to Know About the Upper School” for a full description of the following activities. It also can be found online at http://panthers.moundspar... |
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The Upper School maintains the following letter grade system: A Outstanding achievement; excellent performance B Achievement beyond the requirements of the class; commendable performance C Satisfactory ac... |
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Academic Concerns If a student receives one or more “F”s or two or more “D”s in a semester, that student will then have had an unsatisfactory academic semester and will be placed on probation for the ... |
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Students should not be doing anything that disrupts their own learning or the learning of any other student. General 1. Student laptops are for school use. Any actions or activities that interfere with the education ... |
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Behavioral Guidelines Use conversational tone when speaking. Do not play with or throw food. Stop eating and listen during the announcements. Do not run in the lunchroom.... |
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1. Membership in local chapters is an honor bestowed upon a student. A faculty council selects members based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. 2. The MPA Faculty Council consists of five votin... |
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Peer Leaders is a unique program at MPA. Upper School students apply and are selected to participate in programs K-12 that aid in fostering a nurturing, healthy school environment. New students are matched with a... |
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MPA has an active, involved student council. It is composed of representatives elected by the student body and students should view such representatives as official spokespeople for the MPA student community. Students ... |
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Each year, depending upon student need and demand, MPA’s psychologist offers discussion groups for Upper School students. Examples of such groups in the past have included stress management, alcohol/drug, family ... |
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On occasion, it is necessary for a class to have a substitute teacher. The substitute is considered a “regular” MPA teacher and should be treated accordingly. Students are expected to be helpful and respect... |
