Student-Parent Handbook Handbook 2018-08-20 | Page 13

B. INTRAMURAL SPORTS Intramural teams include the following sports and others to be determined: Fall: Winter: C. any student seeking additional support in mastering subject area content. It is a student-focused support room where on-on-one, small group, and peer-to-peer tutoring is accessible. Flag football Bowling Basketball ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS BEAM&R BRMSailing Debate/Forensics Jazz Band Mech Warriors Model UN Philosophy Club Pep Band Politics Club Qui z Bowl Ultimate Frisbee Warriors for LIFE Students who are seeking support or who have a Brother Rice Student Support Plan due to a documented learning disability may be assigned to the Achieve Plus Center during their study periods. Chess Club Marian/Rice Players Photography Club Ping Pong Club SADD A+ Tutoring Hours: M,T,R: W: F: Student Support Plans To receive a Brother Rice Student Support Plan which may include test accommodations, a student must have paperwork on file with a diagnosis that would warrant the need for supports and accommodations. Paperwork would include a current IEP, a 504 Plan, or a full psychological evaluation. It is recommended that documentation be less than three (3) years old. Eligibility Requirements: In order for a student to participate in extra-curricular activities at Brother Rice, they must meet the academic eligibility requirements. If a student is unable to attend school for any reason, it will affect that student’s eligibility to participate in extra-curricular. Refer to Absences and Extra-Curricular Activities for more information. D. HONOR SOCIETIES Invitation to apply for membership to honor societies is based upon requirements established by specific honor societies. A Faculty Honors Advisory Council appointed by the Principal will review applications and make recommendations of who is to be accepted based on commitment to academics, leadership, Christian service, and commitment to the mission of Brother Rice: Respect; Integrity; Character; and Excellence. These standards must be maintained for continuing membership. Paperwork must be submitted by September 30 of the academic year for the student to receive accommodations for the school year. Once the paperwork is on file with our Student Support Specialist, students will continue to receive the accommodations as detailed in their support plans through their time at Brother Rice High School. C. Any student found in violation of the Brother Rice Student Code of Conduct may lose the privilege of membership in all honor societies, including non-curricular societies. Latin Honor Society National Honor Society Spanish Honor Society Copies of the announcements are available in the Main Office. STUDENT SERVICES Academic Resource Center (ARC) The Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides programs, services and resources to support instruction, enhance student academic success, and retain a diverse student body. Comprising three components – Enhanced Learning Services, Writing Resources, and Academic Resources – the ARC will arrange and provide services and accommodations for students with academic challenges, and provide workshops, tutoring and other forms of collaborative learning to help students become effective and independent learners. The ARC serves faculty wishing to make courses more accessible for students and to improve student writing and speaking skills. ARC Hours: M,T,R: W: F: B. Announcements Announcements are made in first period following the morning prayer over the PA or may be televised. Students are expected to listen to the announcements in silence so they are able to hear important information regarding the school, athletics, extra-curriculars, etc. Students who wish to have something included in the announcements must have the notice signed by the appropriate moderator, teacher or administrator and submitted to the Main Office at least one day prior to when the announcement is to be read. Students must qualify for and maintain qualifications for membership in these honor societies: A. 7:00am to 4:00pm 7:00am to 1:49pm 7:00am to 3:00pm 7:00am to 5:00pm 7:00am to 1:49pm 3:30pm to 5:00pm 7:00am to 4:30pm Achieve Plus Center The Achieve Plus (A+) Center is located on the first floor of Old Monastery Hall at Brother Rice High School. The center provides a supportive learning environment for D. Brother Rice Bookstore Clothing, gifts, textbooks and other school items are available for purchase at the Brother Rice High School Bookstore and online (bookstore.brrice.edu). The Brother Rice Bookstore is open on school days, during school hours and summer hours from 9:00am to 2:00pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 248.833.2330. E. Food Services All students must remain on campus during the lunch period. Lunches may be purchased in the cafeteria, or students may bring their own lunches and eat in the cafeteria. The school’s expectation is that lunches will not be delivered to the Main Office for students to pick up. F. Guidance Program and Services At Brother Rice, counselors and academic advisors are available for a student’s total educational support. Counselors provide an environment to explore educational opportunities, career choices, college options and personal concerns. Students are assigned to a counselor, however are free to meet with a counselor of their choice. Students 10