2016-17 Returning Student Brochure

Academy of Our Lady of Peace

2016-2017 Student Information

BROCHURE

ACADEMY OF

OUR LADY OF

PEACE FOUNDED 1882

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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 booklet includes information related to the start of the school year, class meeting times, summer reading/assignment lists, fall sports tryouts, frosh orientation schedules, textbook ordering and much more. Please review it carefully as it is a great resource for the 2016 - 2017 school year.

In the final days of June, all students will receive their 2016 - 2017 course schedule via an email through our student information system, Jupiter Ed. For the Class of 2020 (frosh) student schedules and instructions to access both your OLP email and Jupiter Ed accounts are enclosed in this mailing. Once accessed, a student’s full year of courses will be accessible for viewing.

CONTACT INFORMATION Enclosed in this mailing is a record of the current contact information we have on file for your family. If any information is incorrect, please return the form with corrections to the attention of our school registrar, Mrs. Chris Abdenour by emailing, registrar@aolp.org.

TEXTBOOKS Please use your course schedule and the textbook list, found at http://www.aolp.org/academics/textbooks/ to order your 2016 - 2017 textbooks. All textbooks are available beginning July 1, 2016 via our textbook host site, Ed Tech Software, which can be accessed at olp.shelfit.com. Should you have questions about the textbook buying process be sure to check out our FAQ Textbook link on the www.aolp.org website under the Academics tab or contact Mrs. Teri Heard, Head of Counseling at theard@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.

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 2016 semester. Please refer to the Academic Probation policy in the student handbook for more information (this can also be accessed online via the OLP website).

SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS The OLP schedule was built based on student preferences as they were expressed during enrollment in February of 2016. Students are accountable to take the courses they expressed during enrollment, course changes will not be accommodated based on instructor preference. Counselors will be available by appointment only from Tuesday, August 2nd through Thursday, August 4th from 7:00 am - 1:30 pm to respond to change requests. Please contact Mrs. Chris Abdenour, Registrar at 619-725-9170 or by email at registrar@aolp.org to schedule an appointment.

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 Friday, August 19, 2016. Please note that not all schedule change requests can be accommodated due to class size limitations, fulfillment of course prerequisites and faculty contracts based on initial requests.

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 - 1:30 pm throughout the summer.

God Bless,

Jessica Hooper ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL

Important Dates

Date

Time

July 1

NA

OLP Athlete Eligibility Registration Open at aolp.org/athletics

July 1

NA

Final Transcripts & Immunization Records Due

July 30

8:30-11 AM

August 1

NA

Event or Requirement

OLP Physician Physicals on Campus (Holy Family Event Center) Physician Physicals & Permissions Due

August 1-4 9-11 AM

Volleyball Open Gym (All Grade Levels)

August 8

TBA

Fall Sports Tryouts Begin (See Page 7)

August 10

8:00 AM

Frosh Orientation Day (Required Attendance) & Family Picnic

August 11

8:00 AM

Frosh Study & Tech Boot camp (Required Attendance)

August 12

7:30 AM

Class Meetings & School Pictures (Required Attendance)

August 12

5:30 PM

Endless Summer (Parents Only)

August 15

7:45 AM

First Day of School (12:45 PM Dismissal)

Nov. 22

10:00 AM

Grandparents Day

Dec. 19-21 8-11:30 AM

Final Exams (Required Attendance)

Class Meetings & School Pictures all students will take their OLP school pictures Friday, August 12th, 2016 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 will be available on www.aolp.org.

Attendance at the class meetings is mandatory for all students. All photos will be taken in the Library or Dance Studio.

Senior, Junior and Sophomore class meetings will take place in the Holy Family Event Center.

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

Photos 7:30 – 8:45

Frosh Orientation 9:00-11:30 (OLP Theater)

Photos 8:45 – 10:00

Class Meeting 10:00 -11:00

Photos 10:00 – 11:15

Class Meeting 11:15 – 12:15

Photos 11:15 – 12:30

Class Meeting 12:30 – 1:30

Frosh Information 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 1, 2016. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 619-725-9118 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 2020 website at http://www.aolp.org/academics/class-of-2020/. 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 2016 or later. Physicals are due by August 1, 2016.

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 1, 2016. California law requires that students advancing to grades seven through twelve 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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Link Crew Welcome Letter Dear Freshmen Parents and Students,

On behalf of the entire OLP community, especially the OLP Pilot Link Crew, we would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you. 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 freshman class as they navigate the new waters of high school. We want every freshman to make a connection and “link” to our school community. Your link crew experience will begin on orientation day, Wednesday, August 10, 2016.

OLP Pilot Link Crew leaders (current OLP juniors and seniors) facilitate freshman orientation and lead small group activities throughout the day. Link crew leaders make a year-long commitment to ensure that freshman 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 Freshman Orientation. On orientation day, each frosh will meet their link leaders and the rest of their crew (a group of 8-10 fellow freshman). 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 am and 8:00 am. Orientation on August 10, 2016 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 nonuniform dress appearance code (see page 13 of this booklet) 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 being quite active (remember Spring Welcome Night?).

A family picnic will follow the morning orientation on Wednesday , August 10, 2016. After lunch parents and students are encouraged to visit the students’ classrooms and meet her teachers.

Once again, welcome to the OLP family, welcome to the sisterhood of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace and welcome to your first year as an OLP Pilot. Should you have any questions please contact me via email at loseguera@aolp.org.

Leticia Oseguera Link Crew Coordinator

Technology Boot Camp Freshmen Technology & Study Skills Orientation: Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, 8 am-12:15 pm On Thursday, August 11, 2016, from 8:00 am - 12:15 pm, the Class of 2020 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, Jupiter and other online learning platforms. Students are required to bring their device to this orientation session (see minimum requirements for devices on page 7).

The updated student/parent handbook will be given to each student on their Picture/ Class Meeting day. Students are required to take it home, review it with their parents, and bring back a signed acknowledgment form to their section teacher by August 26th.

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Freshman Orientation Day FRESHMaN & Parent ORIENTATION DAY – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 STUDENT PROGRAM 8:00 - 12:00

12:30

12:30 - 1:30

11:35 - 11:55 1:30 - 2:15

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

PARENT PROGRAM 10:30 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:20 12:30 12:30 - 1:30 1:30 - 2:15

Notes of Love for Lockers OLP Parent Orientation Presentation (OLP Theater) Frosh Blessing & Prayer Service Frosh Family Picnic (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 link 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 should bring or have access to their schedule and room assignments on the day of orientation via Jupiter Ed.

save the date!

Back to School Night is the first week of school, Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 6:30 pm. Back to School Night will include formal presentations from teachers on the content and expectations of each course.

APPEARANCE CODE GUIDELINES FOR ORIENTATION DAY » As a reminder, students must adhere to the Non-Uniform Dress Appearance Code Guidelines on Orientation Day. 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 on the OLP website. All freshman are required to have a physicians physical completed after June 1, 2016 so it will be valid for the entire academic year. All physicals are due to the OLP Office of Admissions by August 3, 2016. Physician physicals will be available at OLP on Saturday July 30, 2016 from 8:30 am -11:00 am for all incoming freshman & student-athletes. No appointment is necessary, athletes will be seen on a first come, first service basis. The cost is $20 and proceeds will benefit the OLP Athletics program.

Remaining Summer Camp Offerings » July 11-15, 2016

Basketball Camp (9th-12th Grade)

1:00 pm-4:00pm

» July 18-22, 2016

Volleyball Camp (9th Grade)

9:00 am-12:00pm

» July 18-22, 2016

Volleyball Camp (10th-12th Grade)

1:00 pm-4:00pm

*Register online at: aolp.org/academics/camps

Athletic Team Offerings » Fall: Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball

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

» Winter: Basketball, Soccer, Surf

» Year Round: Cheer, Equestrian

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 on Monday, August 8, 2016. 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 less than one year from the first day of try-outs (August 10). 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: www.aolp.org/athletics/athletics-forms/

» Have a GPA of at least 2.0 for the Spring 2016 semester report card. Incoming ninth graders have no grade requirements. » Have received no F grades nor have more than one D grade on the Spring 2016 report card. » Have no unsatisfactory marks in either citizenship or conduct on the Spring 2016 report card. » Have no disciplinary probation terms. » All potential team members must be present for all tryout days to be considered.

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Fall Sports Teams (Cont.) » OLP CROSS COUNTRY

Head Coach Bridgette Will may be reached at bwill@aolp.org.

Tryouts will take place Monday August 8th-August 11th from 3-4:30 pm at Morley Field (picnic tables near the softball fields) and Friday, August 12th at 2:00 pm at OLP. 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. Please email Coach Will if you have any questions about Cross Country. Athletes must complete the online OLP Eligibility Packet prior to the first day of tryouts to be eligible to participate on the first day.

» OLP VOLLEYBALL

Head Coach Krystle Cabrera may be contacted at kcabrera@aolp.org.

Tryouts will take place Monday, August 8th -10th. Frosh tryouts take place from 3-5 p.m. Sophomores through seniors take place from 6-8 pm. All players are invited to participate in open gym Aug. 1-4th from 9-11 am. Ninth graders being considered for JV or Varsity may be asked to attend the grades 10-12 tryout session on August 11th and/or August 12th. The tryouts will be in the Holy Family Event Center. Please bring water, kneepads, wear cross trainer/ volleyball shoes. Athletes must complete an online OLP Eligibility Packet prior to the first day of tryouts to be eligible to participate on the first day.

» Fall Sports Parent Meeting:

Parents of all fall sports athletes are invited to attend a coaches meeting on Tuesday, August 16 beginning at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be in the Theater.

» Transportation:

Beginning this year, transportation to practice locations will be available at no cost to athletes. More information to come via email. All athletes must be picked up at practice locations.

» OLP GOLF

Head Coach Aaron Gonzalez may be reached at agonzalez@aolp.org.

An informational meeting/driving range and putting session for both JV and Varsity will take place Monday, August 8th at 3:00 pm @ Riverwalk Golf Club. Varsity Tryouts: Round 1 of tryouts is Tuesday, August 9th - 3:30 pm @ Riverwalk. Round 2 of tryouts is Wednesday, August 10th - 3:30 pm @ Riverwalk. JV Tryouts: Round 1 of tryouts is Thursday, August 11th - 3:30 pm @ Riverwalk. 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 an online OLP Eligibility Packet to the first day of tryouts.

» OLP TENNIS

Head Coach TBA. Questions can be directed to agonzalez@aolp.org The first day of tryouts will be on Monday, August 8th from 3-5 pm. The tryouts are at the Balboa Tennis Club at Morley Field (2221 Morley Field Drive, San Diego, 92104). Tryouts take place from August 8th to August 12th. 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. Please practice over the summer. Athletes must have completed the online OLP Eligibility Packet completed prior to tryouts.

» 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 10, 2016 so as to be valid for the entire 2016-17 academic year and athletic seasons. OLP recommends an annual physical be performed by your regular physician this summer. If this is not possible due to scheduling conflicts or insurance limitations, OLP will host physician physicals on OLP Campus, Sat. July 30, 2016 from 8:30-11:00am.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 2016-2017 BYOD Minimum Requirements OLP strives to develop mastery of 21st-century 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/Netbook Specifications Tablet Specifications (MAC/PC/Chromebook) (iPad/Android/Windows) RAM 1GB

Internal SD 16GB

Hard Drive: 250 GB

Screen Resolution 1024x600

Screen Resolution: 1024x768

Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n

Wi-Fi: 802.11 g/n

Battery Life 4 hours

Battery Life: 4 hours

System Age Younger than four years

System Age: Younger than four years

Software Google Drive App

Software: Google Drive Desktop Client

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. | 7

*frosh students should bring their chosen device on August 11th to ensure connectivity prior to the first day of School.

College Prep: Counseling Resources Family Connection by Naviance

OLP Counselors

OLP uses Naviance’s Family Connection, a Web-based college and career planning service designed especially for students and families to provide useful information for college and career decisions. Family Connection is linked with each counselor’s office to allow them to track and analyze data about each student’s college and career plans. It provides up-to-date information that is specific to our school.

Mrs. Teri Heard Last names begin with K-Z (11th/12th) Head Counselor theard@aolp.org

Mrs. Jill Hicke Last names begin with A-J (9th/10th) & Sisters and Scholars Coordinator jhicke@aolp.org

Mrs. Nicholle Wyatt Last names begin with A-J (11th/12th)

The “Sisters and Scholars” program works to meet the needs of students who have identified learning challenges. The program coordinator works as an advocate and resource for students who have been officially diagnosed with the need of special learning accommodations. Questions?

Contact Jill Hicke at jhicke@aolp.org.

nwyatt@aolp.org

Ms. Monique Muther Last names begin with K-Z (9th/10th) mmuther@aolp.org

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 and sign up during Co-Curricular to join a particular club!

Freshman and Transfer students will participate in a Club Exploration Event during the first month of school to learn more about all the Club opportunities at OLP.

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» Amnesty International » Academic League » American Red Cross, OLP Chapter » Ballet Folklorico » BeYOUtiful » Blood Drive » California Scholarship Federation » OLP Captains’ Club » Choral Club » Culinary Club » Culture Crew » Fitness Club » French Club » Garden Club

» Girls Who Code » God Squad » Green Team » OLP Honor Choir » Junior Ambassadors » Link Crew » Literary Magazine » Mock Trial » National Art Honor Society » National Honor Society » OLP Book Club » Peace Commission » Peer Training » Peer Tutoring » Pilots for Life

» Pilot Press » Psychology Club » Robotics Team » Rotary Interact Club » SHPE » Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica » Speech & Debate Team » Thespians » Writing Club » Women of Science » Women in Business » Women’s Health Initiative » World Link » Yearbook

Textbook Ordering Directions 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, 2016 at olp.shelfit.com.

A full list of required textbooks is available online at http://www.aolp.org/academics/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, can not 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.

The online OLP bookstore will open July 1, 2016 at olp.shelfit.com Almost all required books are available via EdTech. Direct benefits of OLP’s partnership with EdTech include: website

convenience, Ebook options, efficient service, up to 60% savings on purchase of used books, a book buyback program and same day shipping.

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

Jupiter Ed Directions Jupiter Ed 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.

Parents and students are encourage to watch the four minute demo video to learn more about the incredible programs Jupiter Ed fosters within our school, visit http://jupitered.com/demo.php to access the demo.

Login information for Class of 2020 Jupiter Ed accounts is included in this mailing.

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Summer Assignments & Reading Requirements Visit www.aolp.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. Please note that students should read all titles according to their class placement.

Questions about summer reading can be directed to the Department Chair of English, Mrs. Angela Gascho at agascho@aolp.org. Required assignments and guided reading questions for the summer reading requirement can be found on the OLP website at http://www.aolp.org/summer-assignments.

Incoming 9th Grade English I

English I Honors

» The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

» Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

AND ONE of the following: » Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

» The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver » The Uglies (Book 1) by Scott Westerfeld

OR » The Conch Bearer by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Incoming 10th Grade World Literature

World Literature Honors

» Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

» Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembg

AND ONE of the following: y» The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama OR y» In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

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» Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya » The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama

Summer Reading Requirements (Cont.)

Incoming 11th Grade American Literature » The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd AND ONE of the following: » I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou OR » The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

American Literature Honors » I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou » My Antonia by Willa Cather » The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

AP English Language & Composition

AP English Language & Composition (Cont.)

» Outliers: The Story of Success

by Malcolm Gladwell

» The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbes » The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer

AND TWO of the following: » The Name of God is Mercy by Pope Francis » I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou » Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo » A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson

» Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi » The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

by Michael Pollan » Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal

by Eric Schlosser

» In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

Incoming 12th Grade

» Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

» Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain

» Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson » Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

British Literature

Writing in Literature

AP Literature & Composition

Read TWO of the following:

» The History of Love

by Nichole Krause

» The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare

» The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers

by Harry Bernstein

» Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamilo

Selections from your anthology (page numbers are listed): Literature & Compostition: Reading, Writing & Thinking

» Little Bee by Chris Cleave » The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

» How to Be An Explorer of the World by Keri Smith

Film as Literature

Dystopian Literature

» One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest by Ken Kesey

» Utopia by Thomas More » 1984 by George Orwell

Examining The Holocaust Through Literature » Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank » The Wave by Todd Strasser

» The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde (574) » The Moths by Helena Maria Viramontes, (272) » The Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri, (434) » A&P by John Updike, (463) » Woman Hollering Creek by Sandra Cisneros, (623) » The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, (1066) » Cathedral by Raymond Carver, (1079)

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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 the mission of OLP. We serve with gentleness, peace and joy. Students at OLP understand that every person is created with innate worth and dignity and their service reflects this understanding.

General Requirements for Service As members of the OLP community, each student offers Christian Service as evidence of her part in the building of Christ’s kingdom of justice, love and peace. It is, therefore, a requirement for graduation to complete 85 hours of volunteer service. A minimum of 25 hours of service must be completed each of the freshman, sophomore and junior years. The requirement also extends to the completion of service hours within specific grade-level categories. Students are encouraged to go above and beyond the 25 hour service requirement and may turn in all hours completed; however, the required minimum of 25 hours must be completed within the designated category. Senior year students are required to complete a total of 10 hours at one, official nonprofit by the end of January their senior year.

Students are encouraged to utilize the summer vacation to participate in meaningful service experiences. There is a five hour per year limit for service to the OLP community. Students are only allowed to serve in an officially recognized nonprofit organization. The only exceptions are nursing homes and hospitals.

Direct vs. Indirect Hours Definitions Because serving our Dear Neighbor is the heart of our mission, the majority of hours that students serve must be Direct Hours. A minimum of 15 indirect hours of the 85 required hours, will be accepted to fulfill the Dear Neighbor Service Requirement. All hours may be direct.

Direct Hours: working directly with those who are in need or disadvantaged. Direct hours are service to the Dear Neighbor in a direct, personal, helping way. Examples: tutoring children, serving food in a shelter, visiting elderly in a nursing facility, helping patients in a hospital, coaching a team for a person with a disability.

Indirect Hours: work that does not involve direct interaction with the Dear Neighbor. Common means of indirect service include: clerical/custodial work, fundraisers, marathons and walkathons, animal care, school/parish/ethnic festivals or meals, animal care, beach/neighborhood clean-up.

Inappropriate choices for service may include the following: babysitting for free, working for free in any place of business (e.g., restaurant, family business, hotel, private physician or law offices), working for family members, and assisting sports teams in other high schools.

» Freshman year

Students who are in the 9th grade are asked to serve our Dear Neighbors who are children. For example, students may serve in schools and parishes by coaching teams and tutoring children.

Hour Requirement: 25 | 20 Hours serving children| 5 hours may be indirect hours (no category requirements)

»Sophomore & Junior years

Students must choose 2 categories to serve.

Categories to choose from:

Serving our Dear Neighbors who are elderly

Serving our Dear Neighbors who are impoverished

Serving our Dear Neighbors with disabilities

Serving our Dear Neighbors who need medical care

Serving our Dear Neighbors through education Hour Requirement: 25 each year | 20 hours serving one of the above categories | For example, students may serve 5 indirect hours each year.

»Senior year

Seniors must complete ten direct hours of service at ONE officially recognized nonprofit organization This service experience must take place between Saturday, June 1, 2016 and Friday, January 27, 2017. The purpose of creating a commitment to one organization is to encourage students to fully understand the mission of the organization and establish worthwhile relationships within the organization. Students are encouraged to choose an organization that reflects their career interests in some way.

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Questions?

Contact Ms. Dawn Brannman, Director of Service Learning & Retreats at dbrannman@aolp.org.

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, 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.

» Shorts: Only the navy blue or khaki Mills

» Sweaters: The navy blue Mills sweater with the OLP insignia (pull-over or cardigan), the sleeveless sweater vest with the OLP insignia is required. The gray Mills cable cardigan is an optional sweater that can be worn on non-formal uniform days.

khaki pants may be worn.

» Sweatshirts: Only the OLP Athletic Department sweatshirt, the Mills OLP sweatshirt, or OLP approved spirit wear items may be worn. CIF athletes may wear their school-issued team sweatshirt during their season of play. Sweatshirts may only be worn on non-formal uniform days.

» Blouses and Polo Shirts: The all-white,

» Jackets: The Mills navy blue, thermopac

walking shorts may be worn. The length of the shorts follows the same length guidelines as those for skirts.

» Pants: Only the Mills navy blue or Mills

tailored uniform blouse may be long or short sleeved, but it must have a buttondown 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 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.

jacket, windbreaker, the previously purchased Mills navy blue wool jacket, or the OLP athletic/cheer jacket may be worn as outerwear and in the classrooms. The school-issued team uniform jacket may be worn during the team’s season of play. After the season of play, the light-blue athletic sweatshirt may also be worn. 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 that has a 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 and white accents on tennis shoes are permitted.

» 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.

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

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.

Formal Assemblies/Liturgies

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, the uniform, blue long-sleeve sweater/cardigan with the OLP logo or the blue sweater vest 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 nonuniform dress should be in keeping with the academic nature of the classroom, and should reflect good taste and appropriateness to a school setting. For more information, access the full uniform requirements online at www.aolp.org (under the Students tab).

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 3949 Ruffin Rd., Suite D San Diego, CA 92123. Phone: 858-836-2181 Store Hours: Tues - Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 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.

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7:45 Mass of the Assumption of Mary

2015-2016 Service Hours Due

8:00 am-2:15 pm Frosh Orientation (Attendance Required) `12:30 pm Frosh Family Lunch Picnic

6:30 pm Fall Sports Meeting for Parents & Athletes (OLP Theater)

10 Class & Faculty Moderators Meeting

8:00 am-12:15 pm Frosh Study & Tech Boot Camp (Attendance Required)

8:30 Curriculum Council Retreat

Events Calendar

August 2016

School Picture Day & Class Meetings

Last Day to Request Schedule Changes

5:30 5:30 pm pm Endless Endless Summer Summer (Parents (Parents Only) Only)

Administration Team

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OLP Administration Team 1. Dr. Lauren Lek, Head of School, 2. Jessica Hooper, Assistant Head of School, 3. Jeanette Handelsman, Assistant Principal of Campus Life, 4. Marlena Conroy, Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction, 5. Aaron Gonzalez, Assistant Principal for Athletics, 6. Chris Boyer, Director of Technology, 7. George Battistel, Director of Finance, 8. Kristin Wiggins, Director of Institutional Advancement, 9. Emily Pippin, Director of Communications, 10. Toni Russo, Director of Facilities

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 of Campus Life, Mrs. Jeanette (Prantil) Handelsman ’64 | jhandelsman@aolp.org Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction, Mrs. Marlena Conroy | mconroy@aolp.org Assistant Principal for Athletics, Mr. Aaron Gonzalez | agonzalez@aolp.org Director of Technology, Mr. Chris Boyer | cboyer@aolp.org Director of Finance, Mr. George Battistel | gbattistel@aolp.org Director of Communications, Ms. Emily Pippin ’06 | epippin@aolp.org Director of Institutional Advancement, Mrs. Kristin Wiggins | kwiggins@aolp.org Director of Facilities, Mrs. Toni Russo |trusso@aolp.org Summer School Director, Mrs. Leticia Oseguera | loseguera@aolp.org

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ACADEMY OF

OUR LADY OF

PEACE FOUNDED 1882

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Academy of Our Lady of Peace 4860 Oregon St., San Diego, CA 92116 | 619-297-2266 | aolp.org