2019-20 Returning Student Brochure

Academy of Our Lady of Peace

2019-2020 Student Information

BROCHURE

Letter FROM THE ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Parents & Students, I hope that you are enjoying rest and relaxation during these long summer days. This online booklet includes information related to the start of the school year, class meeting times, summer reading/ assignments, fall sports tryouts, frosh orientation schedules, textbook ordering and much more. Please review it carefully as it is a great resource for the 2019- 2020 school year.

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) We partner with Blackbaud’s On Campus software program to offer a LMS that helps teachers organize classroom collaboration, assignments and grades while also providing communication for parents and students. Students are able to access their 20192020 course schedule via their Blackbaud account, once accessed a student’s full year of courses will be accessible for viewing.

We encourage parents to create and routinely access their Blackbaud account, which is connected to their daughter(s). School communications will routinely be sent via Blackbaud. Any questions related to accessing Blackbaud can be directed to Mr. Chris Boyer, Director of Technology at cboyer@aolp.org.

TEXTBOOKS Students can use their course schedule and the textbook list, found at aolp.org/textbooks/ to order their 2019 -2020 textbooks.

All textbooks are available beginning July 1, 2019 via our textbook host site, Ed Tech Software, which can be accessed via the OLP website. Should you have questions about the textbook buying process please contact Ms. Siobhan MacManus, School Librarian at smacmanus@aolp.org.

Students are able to purchase their books through any means desired. This can include through our provider, EdTech, or through another service such as Amazon. The benefit of purchasing your books through EdTech is that students will have access to their “book library” in one location and Edtech has a buy back option for the end of the school year. Please be advised that is best to wait until the start of the school year to purchase E books so that the subscriptions last through the entire academic school year.

ACADEMIC PROBATION Please note that students who fail to make up a required course during the summer will be placed on Academic Probation for the Fall 2019 semester. Please refer to the Academic Probation policy in the OLP student- parents handbook for more information.

SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS The OLP schedule was built based on student preferences as they were expressed during enrollment in February of 2019. Students are accountable to take the courses they expressed during enrollment and course changes will not be accommodated based on instructor preference. Counselors will be available by appointment only beginning Thursday, August 1, 2019 to respond to change requests. An email link to book appointments with counselors will be sent July 29, 2019.

Requests based on the need of a course to meet OLP graduation requirements will take priority and will not require the $20 schedule change fee. Requests based on elective preference will be considered and will require a $20 schedule change fee. The deadline to submit a course request is Monday, August 19, 2019.

Best wishes for the remainder of your summer. Should you have any questions please contact the OLP front office at 619-297-2266 for assistance. The OLP Front Office will be open from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon. - Thurs. and 7:00 am - 1:30 pm on Fridays throughout the summer.

God Bless,

Jessica Hooper

ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL

Important Dates Date

Time

Event or Requirement

July 1

NA

Final Transcripts, Immunization Records and Physician Physicals Due

August 1

TBA

Volleyball Tryouts Begin

August 5

TBA

Cross Country and Golf Tryouts Begin

August 6

2:45 PM

Competitive Cheer Tryouts Begin

August 7

8:00 AM

Frosh Orientation Day (Required Attendance)

August 8

8:00 AM

August 8

7:30 AM

Class of 2023 Pictures & Meeting (Required Attendance)

August 12

7:45 AM

First Day of School; Tennis Tryouts Begin

Dec. 17-19

8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Frosh Study & Tech Boot Camp (Required Attendance)

Final Exams (Required Attendance)

Class Meetings & School Pictures ALL STUDENTS WILL TAKE THEIR OLP SCHOOL PICTURES THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 PRIOR TO THEIR CLASS MEETINGS. Students should attend their class meetings and pictures in formal dress uniform. Order forms to purchase pictures will be sent in the July mailing and are available at www.aolp.org.

Attendance at class meetings is mandatory for all students. All photos will be taken in Carondelet Hall. Frosh, Sophomore and Junior class meetings will take place in the Holy Family Event Center. The Senior class meeting will take place on North Terrace.

The schedule for class meetings and photos is listed below: » Frosh » Sophomores » Juniors » Seniors

Photos 7:30 – 8:45 AM

Frosh Tech Camp & Class Meeting 9:00-2:00 PM

Photos 8:45 – 10:00 AM

Class Meeting 10:00 -11:00 AM

Photos 10:00 – 11:15 AM

Class Meeting 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Photos 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Class Meeting 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Frosh Information BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR PASSPORT

» All incoming students need to submit a copy of their birth certificate or passport. Graduation documents and school transcripts are required to be filed under the student’s legal name. Please email this documentation to forms@aolp.org or fax a copy to 619-821-8903.

8th GRADE REPORT CARDS

» All incoming 9th grade students must submit final transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Please request that your previous school forward the transcripts directly to the OLP Office of Admissions by July 10, 2019. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 619-725-9175 with any questions.

IMMUNIZATIONS & Physical Exams

» State law requires that a current physical and immunization records must be in your daughter’s file by the first day of school.

The physical form can be found on the Class of 2023 website at aolp.org/classof2023. All frosh are required to have a current physician’s physical on file. Students will not be able to participate in physical education or OLP athletic teams without a current physical on file. Physicals must be completed by a licensed M.D. or D.O. and should be dated June 2019 or later. Physicals are due

by August 1, 2019. Please turn in a copy of the student’s immunization record or request that her California School Immunization Card be sent from her 8th grade school by July 10, 2019. California law requires that students advancing to grades 7 through 12 must have proof of the Tdap vaccine booster. Please make sure your daughter’s immunization card includes evidence of the Tdap| immunization.

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Welcome to Link Crew On behalf of the entire OLP community, the OLP Link Crew would like to extend a warm welcome. Your freshman year will be full of excitement! The OLP Pilot Link Crew is a student-led group that dedicates its time and efforts to mentoring the Frosh class as they navigate the new waters of high school. As a school, we want every freshman to make a connection and “link” to our school community. Your link crew experience will begin on your orientation day, Wednesday, August 7, 2019.

OLP Pilot Link Crew leaders (current OLP juniors and seniors) facilitate Frosh orientation and lead small group activities throughout the day. Link crew leaders make a year-long commitment to ensure that freshmen become part of the OLP sisterhood. Throughout the school year, link leaders will be hosting social and academic activities to ensure that the frosh year is not only successful, but fun as well.

Each freshman has been assigned two link leaders. In early August, before orientation, each freshman will receive a phone call from one of their link leaders welcoming them to OLP and inviting them to Frosh Orientation. On orientation day, each frosh will meet their link leaders and the rest of their crew (a group of 8-10 fellow Frosh). This crew will stay together the entire school year.

On the day of orientation (please note, attendance at all orientation days is mandatory for students), please arrive between 7:30 and 8:00 AM. Orientation on August 7, 2019 will start promptly at 8:00 am in the Holy Family Event Center. There is no need to bring backpacks or purses as the day is quite active. Students should dress in compliance with the school’s non-uniform dress appearance code and be prepared for an active, fun day. Jeans and tennis shoes are the best option since students will be sitting on the floor, walking around campus and in general, will be quite active!

Parents are invited to participate in a Parent Orientation Program beginning at 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. A family picnic will follow the orientation programs beginning at 12:00 pm. After lunch parents and students are encouraged to visit their daughter’s classrooms and meet her teachers. The day will conclude following the classroom visits.

Questions about Link Crew can be directed to Mrs. Susan Antolin, ASB Coordinator, at santolin@aolp.org.

Technology Boot Camp Freshman Technology & Study Skills Orientation: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, 9 AM-2:00 PM On Thursday, August 8, 2019, following their school pictures (7:30 – 8:45 am), the Class of 2023 will continue their freshman orientation with technology and study skill seminars to help introduce students to the policies, procedures and learning expectations related to technology use at OLP. Students will experience a rotation of seminars on the topics of digital citizenship, netiquette, online research tools, MLA format expectations and best practices related to Google Classroom, Blackbaud and other online learning platforms. Students are required to bring their device to this orientation session (see minimum requirements for devices on page 8). Snacks and lunch will be provided alongside learning and social activities.

The day will conclude with a class meeting in the OLP Event Center. Students should wear their OLP formal uniform on this day. Students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm.

The updated student/parent handbook will be given to each student on their Picture/ Class Meeting day. Students are required to review it with their parents, and sign an acknowledgment form via their Blackbaud accounts by August 21, 2019.

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Freshman Orientation FRESHMaN & Parent ORIENTATION DAY – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019 STUDENT PROGRAM 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 PM

12:10 - 1:00 PM 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Link Crew Program (Holy Family Event Center) Frosh Blessing & Prayer Service (Amphitheater) Frosh Family Picnic Lunch (North Terrace) Rehearse Class Schedule/Teacher Meet & Greet

PARENT PROGRAM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 PM

12:10 - 1:00 PM 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Parent Coffee Social OLP Parent Orientation Presentation (OLP Theater) Frosh Blessing & Prayer Service (Amphitheater) Frosh Family Picnic Lunch (North Terrace) Rehearse Class Schedule/Teacher Meet & Greet

The OLP Parent Orientation Program is optional; however, we recommend that at least one parent/guardian attend if at all possible.

LUNCH A picnic lunch will be provided for all freshman students and their parents on North Terrace. A vegetarian option will be available. RSVPs will be collected via an online invitation in July.

REHEARSING CLASS SCHEDULE Parents and their daughter(s) are invited to walk their daughter’s schedule and visit with her teachers in their assigned classrooms following the picnic lunch. This is an informal opportunity to see where classes will take place and meet freshman teachers. Students will be provided a copy of their schedule and room assignments on the day of orientation.

save the date!

Back to School Night is the first week of school, Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM. Back to School Night will include formal presentations from teachers on the content and expectations of each course.

national honors society Students in grades 10 – 12 who are new members to OLP’s National Honors Society are invited with their parents to an induction ceremony and reception on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 5:30 pm on OLP’s North Terrace. A formal invitation will be sent via email in August of 2019.

APPEARANCE CODE GUIDELINES FOR ORIENTATION DAY » Wednesday, August 7, 2019 students are invited to wear “free dress”. As a reminder, students must adhere to the Non-Uniform Appearance Code Guidelines during orientation days.

Thursday, August 8, 2019 students should attend the Tech Boot Camp & Study Skills Orientation in their formal uniform (school pictures are also taken on this date).

Please see page 13 of this booklet for more details.

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OLP Athletics OLP Summer Sports Camps

Instruction is offered by premier OLP coaches. Register and find more details including times, locations and fees at aolp.org/athleticcamps/. This year we have added soccer, tennis, and strength training to our camp offerings of volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse.

Remaining Summer Camp Offerings » June 17-20 » June 24-27 » June 24-27 » June 24-27 » July 1- August 9 » July 15-19 » July 15-19 » July 22-26

Basketball Camp (4th-8th Grade) Lacrosse Camp (7th-12th Grade) Soccer Camp (4th-8th Grade) Tennis Camp (9th-12th Grade) Strength Training (9th-12th Grade) Volleyball Camp (9th Grade) Volleyball Camp (10th-12th Grade) Volleyball Camp (5th-8th Grade)

9:00 am-12:00 pm 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 10:30 am-12:00 pm 9:00 am-11:00 am 12:00 pm-3:00 pm 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

*Register online at: olpathletics.com

Athletic Team Offerings

» Fall: Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball

» Spring: Lacrosse, Track & Field, Swim & Dive, Sand Volleyball, Softball & Archery

» Winter: Basketball, Soccer, Water Polo

» Multi Season: Cheer, Equestrian, Surf, Competitive Dance

Fall Sports Teams The coaches of the OLP CIF Fall sports teams (Cross Country, Golf, Tennis and Volleyball) invite you to join them for team try-outs. Volleyball tryouts begin August 1st. Golf, and Cross Country begin August 5th.

Tennis begins August 12. Students who wish to try out for a sport, must meet the following requirements set by OLP, CIF, the City Conference, and the state of California:

» Have a current physical on file in the Front Office. Your physical form must be dated after June 1, 2019. It may not expire during the course of the season in which you are playing for OLP. You may obtain a physical form in the Front Office or from our website: aolp.org/athletics

» Have completed the olp athletic registration process via athleticclearance.com by July 15, 2019. See page 7 for details on how to complete the registration process.

» Have a GPA of at least 2.0 for the Spring 2019 semester report card. Incoming 9th graders have no grade requirements. » Have received no F grades nor have more than one D grade on the Spring 2019 report card. » Have no unsatisfactory marks in either citizenship or conduct on the Spring 2019 report card. » Have no disciplinary probation terms. » All candidates for olp athletics must be present for all try-out days to be considered for a team.

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Fall Sports Teams (Cont.)

» OLP TENNIS

Head Coach Karen Karoub may be reached at kkaroub@aolp.org.

Tryouts will take place Monday and Tuesday August 12 -15 3:00 - 5:30 pm for Frosh and new players to the program, Wednesday, August 14th from 3:00 -5:30 pm for returning JV players and those who made it through the first round of cuts, Thursday, August 15th 3:00 - 5:30 pm for all players from previous days and returning Varsity and Friday, August 16 1:00 - 3:30 pm for returning Varsity and players who make it through the second round of cuts.

The tryouts will take place at Balboa Tennis Club at Morley Field (2221 Morley Field Drive, San Diego, 92104). Athletes must wear tennis shoes with white soles; no other shoes will be allowed on the court. Make sure to bring your racquet, a water bottle with your name on it and sunscreen. Athletes must complete the OLP Athletic Registration process via athleticclearance.com by July 15, 2019 and provide a signed “Emergency Card” to the head coach in order to participate on the first day.

» OLP CROSS COUNTRY

Head Coach Valerie Thorpe may be reached at vthorpe@aolp.org .

Tryouts will take place August 5 - August 8 at 3:00 pm at Morley Field (picnic tables near the softball fields). Athletes need to bring running shoes, shorts, sweats and a water bottle to tryouts. Please plan to arrive in shape and able to run at least three miles the first day of tryouts. Athletes must complete the OLP Athletic Registration process via athleticclearance.com by July 15, 2019 and provide a signed “Emergency Card” to the head coach in order to participate on the first day.

» OLP VOLLEYBALL

Tryouts will take place August 1 - August 2. Tryouts will start at 3:00 pm.

Frosh and new player tryouts take place from 3:00-5:00 pm on August 1 - 2. Sophomores through seniors take place from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on August 1 - 2. Ninth graders being considered for JV or Varsity may be asked to attend the grades 10-12 tryout session on Friday, August 2nd. The tryouts will be in the Holy Family Event Center. Please bring water, kneepads and wear cross trainer/volleyball shoes. Athletes must complete the OLP Athletic Registration process via athleticclearance.com by July 15, 2019 and provide a signed “Emergency Card” to the head coach in order to participate on the first day. For more information contact khigginbotham@aolp.org.

» OLP GOLF

Head Coach Jeff Kirschbaum may be reached at jkirschbaum@aolp.org.

An informational meeting/driving range session for both JV and Varsity will take place on Monday, August 5 and 6 from 3:00-3:45 PM at Riverwalk Golf Club. Varsity Golf tryouts will take place August 5-6 at Riverwalk Golf Club. Tee times will be announced at the meeting on Monday, but they will likely be around 3:00 pm. JV Golf tryouts take place on Wednesday, August 7 at Riverwalk Golf Club from 3:00 pm. Athletes must have their own clubs, golf bag and shoes. Please wear appropriate golf shorts and a collared shirt when on the course for tryouts. A rudimentary ability to play golf is required. Athletes must complete the OLP Athletic Registration process via athleticclearance.com by July 15, 2019 and provide a signed “Emergency Card” to the head coach in order to participate on the first day. .

» Fall Sports Parent Meeting:

Important Athletics Info

Parents and student-athletes who plan to try out for an OLP Sport are invited to attend a coaches meeting on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 beginning at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be in the OLP Event Center.

» Physician Physical Requirement Any student interested in trying out or participating in OLP Athletics and all incoming OLP freshmen and transfer students are required to have an updated physical every year on file with OLP prior to any activity. The physical must be completed by a physician (MD or DO) after June 1, 2019 so as to be valid for the entire 2019-20 academic year and athletic seasons. OLP recommends an annual physical be performed by your regular physician this summer. All frosh are required to have a physicians physical on file by August 1, 2019.

» Transportation: Transportation to athletic fields only will be provided on a limited basis. Transportation will be available from the OLP campus to off-site athletic facilities for team practices only. More information will follow via email. Questions related to transportation should be directed to Mrs. Toni Russo, Director of Facilities (trusso@aolp.org).

Athletic Registration OLP Athletic registration process » Registration for fall participation opened on June 14, 2019. Please visit athleticclearance.com to register. This process will require signatures from both parents and student-athletes.

» Upload a current physical to the online registration portal. Please use the 2019-20 OLP Physical Form found at aolp.org/athletics

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The OLP Department of Athletics will review the registration and check the student-athlete’s physical and grades to issue a clearance (frosh are exempt from GPA clearance). Please allow five working days for review by the OLP Athletic Department. » Student-athletes and their parents will be notified via email that all the registration review was completed. The email will contain an Emergency Contact Card that must be printed and signed by a parent/guardian. Student-athletes are not cleared to play until this form is handed to their respective OLP coach. It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to turn in their form to the coach on the first day of tryouts.

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 2019-2020 BYOD Minimum Requirements OLP strives to develop mastery of 21stcentury skills in each student in order that she becomes an engaged agent of change in our global society. Technology plays a critical role in the way we collaborate and communicate in that same world. OLP requires that all students have access to the tools of the 21st-century via a mobile device. With respect to OLP’s mission and the economic diversity of our families, OLP does not mandate the specific device each student uses, but rather, has adopted a “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) policy that outlines minimum specifications for whatever device a family chooses.

Laptop Specifications (Mac/Windows/ChromeBook) Screen Size 11 inches Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n Battery Life 4 hours System Age Younger than four years

For reference, below is the percentage of the student body that uses the following types of devices: Apple OSX (Macbook) = 72% PC (Windows) = 14% Chromebook = 14%

This policy and practice guides the use of interactive instruction and learning that connects our students more meaningfully to the world outside, and, just as effectively, the world outside to the classroom.

*frosh students should bring their chosen device on August 8th to ensure connectivity prior to the first day of School.

Clubs on Campus There is something for everyone at OLP.

Involvement in clubs enables students to explore new ideas, interests and hobbies. Clubs are an excellent way to pursue varied interests, learn about social responsibility and meet new friends. Check out the current list of club offerings at OLP below! All students will have an opportunity to learn more about each club and how to become a member during Club Exposition Week, the first month of school. Clubs meet during lunch on a monthly basis. Some clubs require an after-school commitment. Want to start a new club at OLP? See Mrs. Conroy, Assistant Principal for Campus Life the first two weeks of school to pick up an OLP Club Application.

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» Academic League » African American Club » Amnesty International » Architects of Change » Asian Pacific Islander Association » Ballet Folklorico » BeYOUtiful » California Scholarship Federation » Choral Club » Creative Writing Club » Culinary Club » Fair Trade Club » French Club

» Green Team » Interact Club » Junior Ambassadors » Kickball Club » Link Crew » Literary Magazine » Mathletes » Mock Trial » National Art Honor Society » National Honor Society » OLP Book Club » Peace Commission » Pilots for Life

» Robotics Team » Science in Action Club » SHPE » Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica » Songwriting & Instrumental Ensemble » Speech & Debate Team » STEAM Club » Thespians » Women of Science » Women in Business » Women in Politics » Women’s Health Initiative » Van Gogh’s Ear

Textbook Ordering Directions A Few Notes to Make Your Textbook Purchasing Experience Efficient:

Students are able to purchase their books through any textbook provider desired. This

can include our school provider, EdTech, or an alternative service such as Amazon. We encourage families to be savvy shoppers and review prices from different providers prior to purchasing. Additionally, please verify that the ISBN numbers match exactly to ensure that students are purchasing the correct editions. The online OLP bookstore will open July 1, 2019 at olp.shelfit.com.

for more information regarding how to order OLP textbooks, visit www.aolp.org/textbooks

EdTech Visit olp.shelfit.com The benefit of purchasing books through EdTech is that students will have access to their “book library” in one location on their device. Additionally, all print books purchased through EdTech have a 30-day return policy from the date of purchase. Ebooks, however, cannot be returned if they have been activated. Before accessing your Ebook there will be an “activation button” on your shelf. It is advisable to wait to activate the purchase until necessary.

Please verify that ISBN numbers match EXACTLY to ensure that students are purchasing the correct editions. This is especially important when purchasing English texts as different versions of the same text may not be usable.

Ebooks cannot be returned once activated. We recommend purchasing your Ebooks the week before the first week of school.

If you experience technical problems accessing your textbooks, please contact Mrs. Siobhan MacManus, Librarian, at smacmanus@aolp.org

Attention Class of 2023

Course schedules are now available on Blackbaud.

You will shortly receive directions to access your OLP Gmail account. Please access this email account prior to orientation. Be sure to remember your password!

Blackbaud Directions Blackbaud hosts our online gradebook program,

student information system and learning management system all while offering our teachers and administrators unique learning analytics. It is a well-regarded software program that supports communication for all constituents of the OLP community.

Frosh students and parents will receive more information about this software via email and prior to the start of school.

Required: School Forms Parents are asked to please log into Blackbaud account to complete three required school forms: » Emergency Contact Form » Policy Acknowledgments and Releases - Parent » Emergency Health Form

Instructions for completing the forms: » Login to Blackbaud (https://aolp.myschoolapp.com) » Click on the “You Have: (3) Forms to Review” link within the yellow banner at the top of the page. » Complete all three forms and submit upon completion.

Students should log in to their Blackbaud accounts to complete their

“Policy Acknowledgments and Releases - Student” form prior to the first day of school.

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Summer Assignments & Reading Requirements Visitaolp.org/summer-assignments to access required assignments for some math courses and AP level science and social studies courses.

The summer reading requirement is meant to encourage reading and provide a basis for instruction

in the first weeks of school. Questions about summer reading can be directed to the Interim Assistant Principal of Instruction, Dr. Angela Gascho at agascho@aolp.org. In an effort to foster a love of reading and to spend some time reflecting on the CSJ charism. The department has selected a book for each grade level that connect with the CSJ charism. There is one text assigned per grade, regardless of level or course.

Incoming 9th Grade

» Warriors Don’t Cry by Melba Patillo Beals *Please be sure to purchase the regular biography version ISBN# 9780671866396. This is the unabridged version.

“Women of Heart” - Think about the following questions while you are reading: •

What does it mean to have heart?

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How does having a passion or belief in something shape who we are or who we become?

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What is the difference between passion and drive?

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What do you think people need to overcome hardships?

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In what ways is a Melba a woman of heart?

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Melba’s grandmother states that Melba is a “warrior on the battlefield for you Lord.”

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In what ways are Melba and the rest of the Little Rock Nine warriors? How are they women of heart?

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What qualities do you have in common with Melba?

Incoming 10th Grade » A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea by Melissa Fleming “Women of Faith” - Think about the following questions while you are reading: •

What does it mean to have faith?

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How does having faith in something shape who we are or who we become?

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Why do you think people turn to faith when they need to overcome hardships?

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In what ways is Doaa a woman of faith?

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How are faith and courage connected?

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What do you do when your faith falters?

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How does Doaa nurture her faith so that it is strong?

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What qualities do you have in common with Doaa?

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Summer Reading Requirements (Cont.)

Incoming 11th Grade » I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou “Women of Courage” - Think about the following questions while you are reading: •

How do you define courage?

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Who are the people in life who give you courage?

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How do you find courage within yourself?

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Have you ever been so afraid you didn’t know what to do next?

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How are faith and courage connected?

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Is courage connected to passion?

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What do you think helps people overcome their fears or face them?

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Where does the title of this book come from? What does it mean?

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What is the connection between society and courage?

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What qualities do you have in common with Maya?

Incoming 12th Grade » The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah “Women of Heart, Faith, and Courage” - Think about the following questions while you are reading: •

Who do you think represents a “woman of heart” in the story and why?

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Who do you think represents a “woman of faith” in the story and why?

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Who do you think represents a “woman of courage” in the story and why?

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What events do you think impacted what these women become? How?’

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Do you think either Vianne or Isabelle embraced all three qualities (heart, faith, and courage)? Why? How?

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Was there anything that Vianne or Isabelle did that surprised you?

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Do you think it is different to have heart, faith, and courage as a woman than as a man? Why?

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When reflecting on the young woman that you are, what qualities of yourself do you see in these characters (Vianne and Isabelle)? How?

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What do you learn about women from the stories of Vianne and Isabelle?

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What connections do you see to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet?

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Christian Service Learning Program Serving our Dear Neighbor is the heart of the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and therefore is also the heart of OLP’s mission. We are called to be loving disciples, serving our neighbor with gentleness, peace and joy. As a member of the OLP community, each student will engage in Christian service, striving to bring about Christ’s kingdom of justice and love.

Service at OLP is grounded in the understanding that every person is created with innate worth and dignity. Through our Christian Service Learning program, students at OLP live the CSJ call to be women of heart, women of faith and women of courage.

General Requirements for Service It is a graduation requirement for each student to complete 85 hours of volunteer service. This breaks down to 25 hours each for the first three years and 10 hours for senior year. Students are encouraged to go above and beyond these requirements, and we are proud to say that the majority of our students do.

Service hours for each school year can be performed beginning in June of the summer before the school year and up until the beginning of the next school year. Students are encouraged to utilize the summer vacation to participate in meaningful service experiences.

Because serving our Dear Neighbor is the heart of our service learning mission, at least 70 hours of students’ volunteer service must be direct. A maximum of 15 indirect hours will be accepted to fulfill the graduation requirement of 85 hours. All hours may be direct.

Direct vs. Indirect Hours Definitions Direct Service - Hours spent working immediately with those in need or disadvantaged populations. These hours involve face-to-face contact with our Dear Neighbors and focus on building relationships and serving in a personal way.

•Examples: tutoring children, serving food in a shelter, visiting the elderly, helping patients or their families in a hospital, coaching a

team for a person with a disability.

Indirect Service - Hours that do not involve direct interaction with members of a marginalized population. Indirect hours involve the important work that supports non-profit organizations behind-the-scenes. These opportunities are wonderful to be involved in, but service learning at OLP is focused on building relationships with our Dear Neighbors in need.

•Examples: clerical or custodial work, fundraising events, 5k races, animal care, school/parish/ethnic festivals or meals, beach/

neighborhood clean-ups, altar serving.

Goal of Service The goal of community service is not to give free labor. The goal is to provide support to persons and organizations already engaged in Christian Service who would ordinarily be limited in such service without volunteers. Service should be completed with an officially recognized non-profit or service provider. Inappropriate choices for service include babysitting for free, working for free in any place of business, assisting sports teams for other high schools, etc.

Hours completed at OLP events or with OLP students can count towards students’ indirect hour totals. If you have any questions about service opportunities you are considering, please contact the Director of Service Learning and Retreats, Katie Wilson at kwilson@aolp.org.

» Freshman, sophomore & juniors years

Students must complete 25 hours of service with officially recognized non-profits or service organizations. At least 20 of these hours must be direct service, but students may choose to submit 5 hours of indirect service towards their yearly goal.

Refer to the ‘Direct and Indirect Service’ section above for clarification. Please consult the Director of Service Learning and Retreats if you are unsure that your service is appropriate for these requirements. Service hours for Frosh, Sophomores and Juniors are due by Monday, August 31, 2020

»Senior year-intentional service

Seniors must complete 10 hours of direct service with one officially recognized non-profit or service organization. This service experience must take place between June 1, 2018 and January 25, 2019. The purpose of establishing a commitment to one organization is to encourage students to deeply understand the mission of the organization and develop meaningful relationships. Students are encouraged to choose an organization that reflects their career interests in some way. Service hours for seniors are due by Friday, January 24, 2020

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Appearance Code Students are expected to demonstrate good taste and modesty in their appearance, as appropriate to an educational

environment. Guidelines for both uniform and non-uniform dress are listed below. All clothing must be modest and appropriate for school wear. Students found to be in violation of the dress and grooming code will receive an infraction and/or be sent home to change. This applies to uniform dress as well as non-uniform dress.

Uniform Code

Please note that Mills Uniform is the approved school uniform provider. All uniform dress should be purchased directly from them.

OLP-approved spirit wear items, purchased from the on-campus or online store, may also be worn on non-formal uniform days.

» Skirts: Only the Mills gray,

» Sweaters: A navy blue Mills sweater with the OLP

» Shorts: Only the navy blue or khaki Mills walking shorts may be worn. The length of the shorts follows the same length guidelines as those for skirts

soft sole, soft heel, a back or back strap and cut below the ankle bone may be worn. Heels and soles on shoes can be no higher than one inch measured at any point. Only white soles, white shoe laces, or white accents on tennis shoes are permitted.

» Sweatshirts: Only the OLP Athletic Department

» Socks/tights: Students are allowed to wear navy blue or black tights or leggings underneath their skirts. Only solid, non patterned white, navy blue, grey or black socks may be worn with the uniform

» Jackets/outerwear: The Mills navy blue

» rain gear: In the event of rain, rain boots

the Mills navy blue plaid box-pleated skirt, or Mills navy blue skirt may be worn. The hem of the skirt must fall at the top of the knee or below. Skirts must sit on waists and be buttoned and zipped at all times..

» Pants: Only the Mills navy blue or Mills khaki pants may be worn. » Blouses and Polo Shirts: The all-white, tailored

uniform blouse may be long or short sleeved, but it must have a button-down front and a collar. The Mills long or short-sleeved white, navy blue or gray polo shirt all with the OLP insignia and/or logo may be worn. Turtlenecks or long sleeve shirts may be worn under the blouse or polo shirt and must match the color of the outer blouse/polo shirt. On formal uniform days one’s blouses/polo shirts must be tucked in.

insignia (pull-over or cardigan) or the sleeveless sweater vest with the OLP insignia is required for formal uniform. The grey Mills cable cardigan is an optional sweater that can be worn on non-formal uniform days. sweatshirts, the Mills OLP sweatshirt, or OLP approved spirit wear items may be worn.

Sweatshirts may only be worn on non-formal uniform days.

windbreaker, the navy blue fleece jacket, or the OLP athletic/cheer jacket may be worn as outerwear and in the classrooms. Mills issued OLP vests in grey, blue or black may be worn on any non uniform day.

Additionally, Non-uniform jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts may not be worn in the classrooms and halls during the day.

» Shoes: Any all-black shoe, including all black tennis shoes, (i.e. with no other added colors) that has a

Formal Assemblies/Liturgies

and raincoats may be worn as part of the school uniform on days in which the weather report predicts rain during the hours of 6 am - 6 pm.

No color limitations are associated with the rain boots. This uniform exception is limited exclusively to rain boots with rubber soles. Please keep in mind that this does not include riding boots, military combat boots or boots with heels.

On rainy days only, students may wear waterresistant raincoats and water-resistant boots.

Flannel jackets, ponchos, or other jackets or nonOLP sweatshirts are not allowed.

For formal assemblies and/or liturgies, students must be in complete formal uniform. Students must wear a Mills issued white blouse or OLP polo shirt with a blue long-sleeve sweater/cardigan, blue sweater vest or blue blazer with the OLP logo and either the uniform pants or a gray, blue or plaid skirt. The white blouse or OLP polo shirt must be tucked into the skirt. No school sweatshirts or letterman jackets may be worn. The formal uniform must be worn for the entire day of the Formal Assembly/Liturgy.

Non-Uniform Dress

On special occasions, including the day designated to celebrate their birthdays, students are allowed to wear non-uniform attire. Such non-uniform attire should be in keeping with the academic nature of the classroom, and should reflect good taste and appropriateness to a school setting. Non - uniform dress must meet the following standards and failure to do so could result in disciplinary action: » All clothing must be free from tears, cuts, and holes. » Shirts must be long enough to cover midriff. » Backless dresses and shirts are not allowed. » Shirts and dresses must be appropriate and should not be form fitting. » Shirts must cover shoulders (no spaghetti, strapless, or halter tops) . » Shoes must have a back and be close-toed. Heels larger than 2 inches are not permitted. » Skirts and dresses must meet the length requirements for uniform skirts. » Shorts are not appropriate on Non-Uniform dress days. » Hats are not permitted inside school buildings.

Any item of clothing or accessories bearing initials, names, symbols or advertisements representing any organization that contrasts the mission of OLP or references and/or promotes drug or alcohol use is not considered appropriate school wear.

Uniform Purchases

All OLP Uniforms must be purchased through the Mills Uniform Company.

Visit www.millswear.com to place orders online or visit the San Diego store at 9211 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 103, San Diego, CA 92123. Phone: 858-836-2181 Store Hours: Tues - Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Additional Uniform Guidelines » Hair must be neat, clean, and combed, of a shade that approximates each girl’s natural hair color and may be only one shade throughout. Shaved hair is not allowed. » Make-up, hairstyles and jewelry are to be moderate and in good taste. » Pierced jewelry may be worn only on the earlobes. Only one piercing per ear is permitted. » Tattoos and inappropriate nail or lip color are not allowed. » Spirit wear collarless T-shirts may only be worn on Fridays.

senior celebrations

A school tradition, seniors are granted special uniform privileges in celebration of their final year of attendance at the Academy. Beginning the first day of senior year, the senior class students may wear the following on non-formal uniform days: » White Tennis Shoes » College Sweatshirts on Wednesdays » A Class of 2020 Senior Sweatshirt

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6:30 pm Back to School Night

5:30 pm National Honor Society Induction

Class Meetings & School Pictures (Mandatory)

Events Calendar

August 2019

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OLP Administration Team 1. Dr. Lauren Lek, Head of School, 2. Jessica Hooper, Assistant Head of School, 3. Marlena Conroy, Assistant Principal, Director of Campus Life, 4. Dr. Angela Gascho, Interim Assistant Principal of Instruction, 5. Aaron Gonzalez, Assistant Principal, Director of Athletics, 6. Chris Boyer, Director of Technology, 7. Dr. George Battistel, Chief Financial Officer, 8. Jessica Occhialini ’88, Director of Finance, 9. Emily Pippin ’06, Director of Communications, 10.

Toni Russo, Director of Facilities, 11. Stephanie Kanaski ‘99, Director of Institutional Advancement, 12. Teri Heard, Director of Counseling & Curriculum, 13. Rivka Bent, Office of the Head of School

Contact Information Any questions? Just ask!

Head of School, Dr. Lauren Lek | llek@aolp.org Assistant Head of School, Mrs. Jessica Hooper | jhooper@aolp.org Assistant Principal, Director of Campus Life, Mrs. Marlena Conroy | mconroy@aolp.org Assistant Principal, Director of Athletics, Mr. Aaron Gonzalez | agonzalez@aolp.org Interim Assistant Principal of Instruction, Dr. Angela Gascho | agascho@aolp.org Director of Technology, Mr. Chris Boyer | cboyer@aolp.org Chief Financial Officer, Dr. George Battistel | gbattistel@aolp.org Director of Finance, Mrs. Jessica Occhialini ‘88 | jocchialini@aolp.org Director of Communications, Mrs. Emily Pippin ’06 | epippin@aolp.org Director of Facilities, Mrs. Toni Russo | trusso@aolp.org Director of Institutional Advancement, Ms. Stephanie Kanaski ‘99 | skanaski@aolp.org Director of Curriculum & Counseling, Mrs. Teri Heard | theard@aolp.org Office of the Head of School, Mrs. Rivka Bent | rbent@aolp.org

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Academy of Our Lady of Peace 2019 - 2020 Important Dates

Major School Holidays (No Classes) >> Labor Day >> OLP School Holiday >> Faculty/Staff Work Day >> Veterans Day >> Thanksgiving Holiday >> Christmas Holiday

>> Martin Luther King Jr. Day >> Presidents’ Day >> OLP School Holiday >> Easter Break

September 2, 2019 October 14, 2019 November 4, 2019 November 11, 2019 November 25 - 29, 2019 Dec. 20, 2019 - Jan. 3, 2020 Jan. 20, 2020 Feb. 17, 2020 March 16, 2020 April 9-17, 2020

Important Academic Dates

First Semester Finals: 12/17/19 - 12/19/19 Second Semester Finals: 5/19/20 - 5/21/20 Retreat Week: 1/6/20 - 1/10/20 *Attendance for Final Exams and Retreat Week is mandatory

Academy of Our Lady of Peace

4860 Oregon Street, San Diego, CA 92116 | 619-297-2266 | aolp.org