Upper School Parent-Student Handbook

IonaPreparatoryUpperSchool

QuickReferenceGuide(2025–2026)

Attendance&Absences

● ExcusedAbsences:Sickness,deathinfamily,court,religiousobservance,approved collegevisits.

● UnexcusedAbsences:Vacations,entertainment,personalendeavors.

● Reporting:ParentcalltoAttendanceOffice(914-600-6183)by9:30AM+written notenextday.

● ExcessiveAbsence:10days=warning;15=meeting;20=reviewbyPrincipal.

DressCode

● Daily:Dressshirt&tie,blazer,dresspants&shoes,IDworn.Noearrings, extremehairstyles,visibletattoos.

● Spring:Ionapoloor¼zip,dresspants,dressshoes.Jacketsoptional.

● DressDown:Casualallowed.Norippedjeans,tanktops,inappropriateimages.

Technology&Devices

● CellPhones:Notallowedinclass.Storedinthewallholder.Useonlyat lunch/lobby.

● iPads:School-issuedonly.Mustbechargeddaily.Useforacademicsonly.

● InternetUse:Filterednetworkonly.NoVPNsoroutsidehotspots.Misuse=lossof privileges.

Discipline

● Detention:Afterschool,2:50–3:30PM.Nohomework,food,ordrinks.

● SaturdayDetention:7:30–9:00AM.Misseddetention=in-schoolsuspension.

● Cheating/Plagiarism:Zeroonassignment.Repeat=suspensionordismissal.

● Bullying/Drugs/Weapons:Immediatesuspension/possibleexpulsion.

KeyContacts

● Attendance:914-600-6183

● DeanofStudents:Mrs.TerriMaraglino–914-600-6165

● DeanofAcademics:Mr.ChristopherScarella–914-600-6162

● HealthOffice:Mrs.TaraFreeman–914-600-6164

● Technology:Mr.JosephBlanco–914-600-6184

Please note that this quick reference guide was designed for the convenience of an Iona Prep student and guardian. For complete policies, please refer to the appropriate section of Iona Prep’s Parent-Student Handbook

INTRODUCTION

This handbook serves as an official source of school policies and requirements Itisessentialthatparents read and become familiar with the material contained within this booklet to support their sons’ efforts at Iona Prep in order to experience a very successfulhighschoolcareer Theschoolabidesbytheprovisions of the Buckley Amendment Non-custodial parents will be given access to academic records and informationregardingtheirchildrenunlessthereisacourtordertothecontrary.

In the administration of its educational, admissions, athletic and other school programs, Iona Preparatory does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origins, or disability (if, with reasonable accommodation, the disabled person can function in the school environment) The president is the final recourse and reserves the right to amend this handbook Parents will be given prompt notice

MISSIONOFIONAPREPARATORY

Iona Preparatory School is a Pre-K 4 – 12, Catholic community inspired by the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice that develops young men into moral and ethical leaders who are committed to Christian serviceanddedicatedtospiritual,physical,andintellectualexcellence.

IonaPreparatorySchoolisaprivate,CatholicPre-K-12all-boysschoolthatfollowsandadheresto theteachingsoftheRomanCatholicChurch.

THEESSENTIALELEMENTSOFANEDMUNDRICECHRISTIAN BROTHEREDUCATION

• EvangelizeYouthWithintheMissionoftheChurch

• ProclaimandWitnesstoCatholicIdentity

• StandinSolidaritywithThoseMarginalizedbyPovertyandInjustice

• FosterandInvigorateaCommunityofFaith

• Celebrate the Value and Dignity of Each Person and Nurture the Development of theWholePerson

• CollaborateandShareResponsibilityfortheMission

• PursueExcellenceinAllEndeavors

ACADEMICPOLICY

Iona Preparatory School offers a fourteen-year academic program on two campuses – Upper School and Lower School. This handbook is targeted at our Upper School students and their families. Fulfilling the academic requirements asoutlinedbelowandasrequiredbyNewYorkStateisnotsufficienttobegranted an Iona Preparatory diploma. While New York State Education Law requires private schools to offer a “similar” education to the New York Public schools, Iona Prep requires an entirely different level of education. Based on the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the special charism of the Christian Brothers, and the philosophy and mission of Iona Preparatory, students must live up to this standard in ordertobegrantedanIonaPrepdiploma

ACADEMICPLACEMENT

• For a student to remain at his currentlevel(inSTEP/APorHonors),hemustmaintainaconsistent average of 88% in that course, the approval of the appropriate department chair and the Dean of Academics.

• For a student to move up a level (from College Prep to Honors or from Honors to STEP/AP), he must maintain a consistent average of 95% in that course, the approval of the appropriate departmentchairsandtheDeanofAcademics.

● Placement in Humanities and STEM subjects is interconnected. Performance in English can affect placement in Social Studies and vice versa; performance in Math canaffectplacementin Scienceandviceversa

• The academic level (college prep, honors,STEP)willdictateastudent'sacademicscholarship For a student to renew his academic scholarship for the next school year, he must maintain his academiclevelbyadheringtotheacademicplacementpolicyseenabove.

ACADEMICYEAR

The academic year is divided into four quarters with report cards, featuring numerical grades distributed after each quarter Parent-Teacher conferences are held after the first two reportcards Students’full-year averages are based on six components made up of the four quarters, the midterm grade, and the final examination. Each quarter represents 20% of the final year grade, while mid-term and final exams represent10%each

•AcademicHonorsareawardedforeachmarkingperiodorsemester.

o HighHonors:Studentsareeligiblewithnogradebelow95%

o 1stHonors:Studentsareeligiblewithnogradebelow90%.

o 2ndHonors:Studentsareeligiblewithnogradebelow85% Honors for the first and third quarters are based on the singlequartergrades,whilethesecondandfourth quartersarebasedoncumulativesemesterandfinalgrades.

THECURRICULUM

Iona Preparatory exceeds the requirements of the New York State Board of Regents. Students have the opportunity to pursue Core, Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses (college credit) basedonability,performanceandteacherrecommendations.

REQUIREDCOURSES-CORECURRICULUM

• English

4Units

• History/SocialStudies 4Units

• Mathematics 4Units

• Science 4Units

• Theology 4Units

• WorldLanguages 3Units

• PhysicalEducation 2Units

• Humanities(ArtandMusic) 1Unit

• ComputerScience ½Units

• HealthEducation ½Units

SENIORTHEOLOGYCOURSE

• CatholicSocialTeaching

• CatholicAnthropologyandSpirituality

• MeetingChristinGospels

MORNINGELECTIVES

● IntroductiontoPhilosophy

● WritingWorkshop

● BroadcastJournalism

● FoodScience

● IrishHistoryandCulture

● MixedMediaArt

● IntroductiontoPsychology

● Philosophy1

● ConstitutionalLaw

● The Art of Filmmaking:FromCamerato Cut

● The History of Rome: Pre- Republic to PostEmpire

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTCOURSES

● Biology

● Calculus

● CalculusBC

● Chemistry

● ComputersSciencePrinciples

● EnglishLanguage

● EnglishLiterature

● EuropeanHistory

● Government

● Physics

● Psychology

● Spanish

● Statistics

● USHistory

● WorldHistory

● Seminar

● Research

ItisIonaPrep’spolicythatstudentsmusttaketheAPexamtohaveAPindicatedontheirtranscript

SENIORELECTIVES

● Accounting

● ArtProject

● Astronomy

● AviationHonors

● Criminalistics

● Electronics&Robotics

● EnvironmentalScience/Sustainability

● FaithandLeadership

● FilmAppreciation

● FinancialLiteracy

● GameDesign

● GraphicNovel

● IntointEngineering

● IntroductiontoAccounting

● Italian4

● Music4

● PsychologyHonors

● Spanish4

● SportsMarketing

FAILUREPOLICY

Studentsareconsideredtohavefailedasubjectiftheyearnafinalaverageoflessthan65%fortheyear

● Astudentwhofailsonesubjectmustattendanaccreditedsummerschoolapprovedbythe Principal Ifthestudentfailsthesubjectagaininsummerschool,hemaybedismissed,pendinga reviewofhisacademicrecordbythePrincipal

● AstudentwhofailstwosubjectsfortheyearmaybedismissedfromIonaPreparatorySchool

● AstudentwhofailsthreeormoresubjectsfortheyearwillbedismissedfromIonaPreparatory School

AdditionalGuidelines:

● Astudentmaynotgraduateuntilallfailureshavebeenmadeup,regardlessofaccumulatedcredits.

● IfastudenthasseveralfailuresinJanuary,hemaybedismissedatthattime,pendingan administrativereview.

● Studentswhopassafailedsubjectinsummerschoolwillbeawardedagradeof65%fortheyear ontheirtranscript.

● Studentsarenotpermittedtorepeatacourse.

FRESHMANMID-TERMANDFINALEXAMPOLICY

This policy outlines the guidelines and regulations pertaining to Freshman Mid-Term and Final Exams. The policy aimstoensurefairness,consistency,andtransparencyintheevaluationprocesswhileproviding studentswithaclearunderstandingofthegradingframework:

GradingPolicyforFreshmanMid-TermExams:

● The minimum achievable grade for Freshman Mid-Term Exams is set at 55 This means that no studentshallreceiveagradebelow55foraMid-TermExam.

○ The purpose of the floor is to acknowledge that students need the opportunity to recover from academic setbacks and to encourage ongoing engagement in the learning process throughoutthesemester.

○ It is important to note that the floor is not a reflection of the student's true mastery ofthe material but rather a means to prevent a disproportionately negative impactontheoverall coursegradeduetoasingleassessment

GradingPolicyforFreshmanFinalExams:

● Unlike Mid-Term Exams, there is no established floor for Freshman Final Exams Students will receive grades based on their performance, ranging from 0 to 100, without any predetermined minimumthreshold

○ The absence of a floor for Final Exams emphasizes the cumulative natureoflearningand assessment throughout the course. It encourages students to prioritize continuous engagement,preparation,andimprovementthroughouttheacademicterm

Please note that 10th , 11th , and 12th grade students will receive grades ranging from 0-100 for both MTE and Final Exams

SENIORFINALEXAMEXEMPTION

Inordertobeexemptfromseniorfinalexamsyoumustmeetallofthefollowingcriteria:

• A90averageinQuarter1andQuarter2ORa90averageforsemester1

• A90averageforboththe3rdand4thquarters.

• Youmustpassthemidtermexam.

• Seniorexemptionsforsemester-longcumulativeexamswillbegivenwitha90ineachquarter

• Teachers may exercise discretion beyond the Senior Exemption rule as stated in this Handbook. Such discretion will align with school policy and values, and is subject to administrativeoversight.

ACADEMICINTEGRITYPOLICY

Iona Prep's Academic Integrity Policy is simple: Cheating, in any guise, whether giving or receiving information, is morally wrong and will not be tolerated As a Catholic community, it is vital that each memberappreciatesandpracticesastrongcodeofethics.

Cheating(includes,butisnotlimitedto)

• Givingorreceivinginformationaboutthecontentofaquiz,test,exam,orotherassessment

• Givingorreceivinganswersduringaquiz,test,orexam

• Consultingwithothersoroutsideresourceswheninstructednottodoso

• Manufacturing or changing data, inventing outside sources, falsely attributing quotations, or makingupquotationsandcreditingthemtoarealorfictitioussource

• Doingsomeoneelse’swork,orclaimingownershipofsomeoneelse’swork

• Submitting thesamepaper,orlargelythesamepaper,inmorethanonecourseunlessauthorizedby theteachersforwhichthepaperisrequired.

• Referring to notes, outlines, timelines, calculators, or translators during quizzes, tests, essays, and exams,unlesstoldtodosobytheteacher.

• Using a calculator oranyotherelectronicdeviceinamannerinconsistentwithguidelinesprovided bytheteacher.

Plagiarism(includes,butisnotlimitedto)

• Intentionallyorunintentionallyusingwords,images,orideaswithoutpropercitation

• Paraphrasingasourcewithoutpropercitation

• Misrepresentinginanywaysomeoneelse’sintellectualproperty

• ThisincludessubmissionofworkgeneratedinwholeorinpartbyAI UseofArtificialIntelligence(AI)Tools

● StudentsmaynotusegenerativeAIplatforms(suchasChatGPTorsimilartools)to completeorassistwithassignments,essays,projects,orexamsunlessspecifically authorizedbytheteacher.

● SubmittingAI-generatedmaterialasone’sownisconsideredplagiarism.

● IfateacherpermitslimiteduseofAI,studentsmustclearlyfollowinstructions,properly citeoracknowledgeuse,anddemonstratetheirownindependentunderstanding

Thestudenthastheresponsibilityofconductinghimselfinamannerthatisabovesuspicion.This sameresponsibilityappliestoallclassroomperformance,dailyandweeklyquizzesandtests,homework assignments,outsidereadings,papers,andfinalexaminations.

Should a teacher find that a student has cheated or plagiarized on an exam, test, quiz, homework assignment, or paper, he or she should contact the Dean of Academics immediately. The following repercussionsareconsistentwithschoolpolicy:

• 1st offense - The student may or may not have the opportunitytoredotheassignment/assessment for partial credit The teacher will contact the student's parents regarding the incident and the consequences.

• 2nd offense - At the discretion of the Administration, the student may receive no credit for assignment/assessment; teacher will confer with the Dean of Students. The parents/guardians will be contacted by the Dean of Academics, and the student will be referred to the Dean of Students andtheSchoolCounselor

• 3rd offense - The student will receive no credit for assignment/assessment and meeting with parentsandAdministrationismandatory Progressiveegregiousoffenseswillleadtofurtherdisciplinaryactionthatmayresultindismissal.

MidtermsandFinals

Students found cheating on a midterm or final exam will receive an automatic zero for that midterm or final,whichwillresultina0ontheirreportcard Infractionsinclude:

• Operatinganyelectronicdeviceoncetheexamhasstarted

• Accessinganywebsiteawayfromtheirexammodule

• Usinganynotesorcheatsheet

• Anyotheractionusedtogainanunfairadvantage

The aforementioned policy applies to a student’s career at Iona Prep; it is not per class or academic year

PlusPortals

PlusPortals helps the school improve student performance by harnessing the power of parental involvement. Through PlusPortals both parents and students can access assignments and grades online. Parents are expected to check Plus Portals weekly ContacttheChiefTechnologyOfficer withaccountquestions.

LATEWORK

Teachers may penalize students for assignments submitted beyond the due date according to their published procedures. Teacher policies may include a refusal to accept work submittedaftertheduedate. Teacherpoliciescanbefoundoncoursesyllabi

ACADEMICELIGIBILITY

When the report card is issued, any student who has two or more failures is automatically suspended from participation in all extracurricular activities At the end of a suitable period, the Dean ofAcademics will review the student's academic progress with his teachers and determine whether reinstatement is appropriate.

Additionally, any student who has three or more failures at a scheduled PlusPortals update will be suspended from participation in all extracurricular activities Students will be notified, by email, by the Dean of Academics.Theemailwillcontainstrategiesaimedatproducingbetteracademicoutcomesforthe student Attheendofasuitableperiod,theDeanofAcademicswillreviewthestudent'sacademicprogress withhisteachersanddeterminewhetherreinstatementisappropriate.

COURSESYLLABI

Each course is governed by the individual syllabus that is accessible on PlusPortals at the start of the academicyear.

CHRISTIANSERVICEREQUIREMENT

IonaPreparatorySchoolChristianServiceProgram2025-2026

One of the most integral components of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education is a focus on and understanding of service to others and to advocate on behalf of those marginalized in our world At Iona Prep, students come to understand these service and advocacy efforts occur both in the classroom and in the community Our Christian service program encourages students to understand how their service and advocacyeffortscanmaketheworldabetterplace.

It is preferred thatstudentsservepersonsand/orgroupsrepresenting“theleastofthese"(Matthew25):the poor, elderly, homeless or otherwise excluded and powerless who are relegated to the margins of our society. We encourage students to focus their service on these marginalized groups in the spirit and traditionoftheschool’sfounder,BlessedEdmundRice.

Most non-profit, community-based service programs fit the criteria for proper service guidelines However, students should be aware of the following opportunities that do notfallundertheguidelinesfor appropriate service opportunities. While we encourage our students to be good shepherds in the community,wealsoexpectthemtoengagewiththosemostinneed Thislistisnotlimitedtobutincludes:

● Aserviceinwhichastudentreceivesmonetarycompensation

● Helpingadirectfamilymemberorfamilybusiness

● Shovelingsnow(unlessthroughtheSnowAngelsorganization)

● Providingassistancetoaneighbor

Thereisamaximumof10hoursthatstudentsmayearneachyearforthefollowingactivities:

● Any service done at your local parish (teaching CCD, church fairs or functions, altar serving, lectoring,etc.)

● Any service done for Iona Prep (serving at a camp, any work with athletics, leadingtoursatopen houses, tutoring atIona'sLowerSchool,Father'sandMother'sCouncilEvents,etc.)● Anyservice donecoachingorworkingwithathleticsinthecommunity

PleaseemailMr.Murphywithquestionsregardingoutsideservice.

Iona Prep provides weeklyserviceopportunitiesonafirst-come,first-servebasis,forwhichtheymaysign upforusingtheirX2vol.comaccount Inordertosecureaspot,studentsarestronglyencouragedtosignup early once service trips are released If a student can no longer attend an after-school service trip, please providea24-hournoticetoallowotherstudentstoparticipateintheserviceprogram.

Please see Mr. Murphy with questions or concerns about these requirements. Students are expected to complete their designated Christian Service hours within the class year they are assigned If this requirement is not fulfilled by the deadline date, anFwillbeenteredfortheirgrade.Inaddition,tenhours willbeassignedtobecompletedthefollowingyear

2025-2026ServiceDeadlines Servicegradeonreportcardwillreflectthesedeadlinesbeingmet

Freshmen(Classof2029)-25hourscompletedthroughX2VOL

• 2ndQuarterCheck-inhours(Duelastdayof2ndQuarter):

• Pass“P”-All25hourscompleted

• Incomplete“I”-19orlesshourshavebeencompleted.

• Fail“F”-0hourssubmittedforcheck-in.

• 4thQuarterFinalServiceGradedue(Duelastdayof4thQuarter):

• Pass“P”-All25hourscompleted

• Fail“F”-Lessthan25hourscompleted

*Freshmen who fail to meet 25 hours of service for the academic year will be given a 10-hour penalty to complete before graduation*

Sophomores(Classof2028)-25hourscompletedthroughX2VOL

• 2ndQuarterCheck-inhours(Duelastdayof2ndQuarter):

• Pass“P”-All25hourscompleted.

• Incomplete“I”-19orlesshourshavebeencompleted

• Fail“F”-0hourssubmittedforcheck-in.

• 4thQuarterFinalServiceGradedue(Duelastdayof4thQuarter):

• Pass“P”-All25hourscompleted.

• Fail“F”-Lessthan25hourscompleted

*Sophomores who fail to meet 25 hours of service for the academic year will be given a 10-hour penalty to complete before graduation*

Juniors(Classof2027)-ServiceProjecttobecompletedbytheendofthe4thquarter.

11th-grade students will need to complete a service project that is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Catholic Social Teaching, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Essential Elements of a Christian Brother Education. Students should focus their service project on community service with one organization or theme (homelessness, immigration, environmental concerns, etc.) during junior year. Studentsincorporatetraditionalservicehourswhilereflectingonhowtheirservice work can make a difference in their communities Juniors will be required to complete 8 service logs in their Junior Year Service Google Classroom. Any and all service hours completed must be uploaded to x2vol for keeping track of service hours Each log is outlined for the criteria a student should meet by entering personal reflections and submitting photos and videos Juniors should look in their google classroomformoreinformationoremailMrs.Graywithanyquestions.

PleaseclickhereforServiceReflectionInformation

Grading:

• Pass“P”-65oraboveonall8journals

• Fail“F”-64orlessonall8journals.

Please find ALL details by going to the drop-down menu at: Ionaprep org → Student Life → Student Tools → Junior Service Projects: (https://sites.google.com/ionatech.net/ip20serviceproject/home)

Seniors(Classof2026)—SeniorAdvocacyProject

12th-grade students will utilize the information learned the previous year to complete their senior advocacy project. Students must utilize GoogleSitestocreatetheiradvocacywebsiteandwillsubmittheir project on the assigned date according totheirSeniorservicegoogleclassroom Studentswillpresenttheir projects on the date outlined Students mustsubmittheircompletedwebsiteaswellaspresenttheirproject toreceiveapassinggrade.

Grading:

• Pass“P”-65oraboveonasenioradvocacywebsite

• Fail“F”-64orlessonasenioradvocacywebsite.

Please find ALL details by going to the drop-down menu at: Ionaprep org → Student Life → Student Tools

→ Senior Advocacy Projects: (https://sites.google.com/ionatech.net/ipsenioradvocacy/home

SCHOOLCOUNSELINGDEPARTMENT

The goal of the School Counseling Department is to assist each student to realize his full potential as a spiritual, intellectual and social human being We endeavor to deliver a systematic and comprehensive school counseling program to the entire student body. Academic, personal/social and college/career counselingservicesareprovidedtoallstudentsinbothgroupandindividualschoolsettings

The staff consists of four full-time counselors, two full-time college counselors, and a full-time Mental Health Specialist Students are assigned to a school counselor in their freshman year and remainwiththe same counselor throughout the four years. In junior and senior years, the college counselors assist the studentandhisparentsinmakinghiscollegeselections

Students will meet individuallywiththeirschoolcounselorsatleastoncepersemesterandpartakeinover four guidance classes per academic quarter, giving students an unprecedented amount of time receiving school counseling services. Students with academic difficulties or other issues that impact their lives are seen more frequently as determined by need Parents and students are encouraged to setupappointments with the school counselor to discuss concerns or to obtain information. Counselors are available for conferences normally between 8:00 AM and3:00PMprovidedanappointmenthasbeenscheduled Other timesforconferencescanbearrangedbymutualagreement.

COLLEGECOUNSELING

The College Counseling Office provides a wide range of services for all Iona Prep parents and students, not just juniors and seniors. Virtual college readiness conferences are offered to all parentsthroughouttheacademicyear Sophomoresandjuniorsexperienceaspringcollegefairon campus. Parents of juniors meet individually with their college counselor throughout the spring and into the fall of senior year The College Counselors, along with several college admissions representatives and teachers from our English Department, offer Essay Boot Camp sessions duringthesummerbeforestudents’senioryears.

GROUPGUIDANCE

Iona’s Group Guidance Program centers on developmental stages of adolescence and college preparation. Students meet in a classroom-type setting,ledbyaschoolcounselor,oncepercycle. Freshmen and Sophomore curriculum focus on executive functioning and goal setting, among 12

other social-emotional content. Sophomores conclude the year with one-quarter of Group Guidance led by the college counselors. Junior and Senior programs are directly related to collegeselectionandapplication.

StudentswithDisabilities-GeneralInformation

UpperSchoolPolicy

• Iona Preparatory School supports students who need limited accommodationstobesuccessfulina collegepreparatoryhighschool

• Students and parents must realize that accommodations supported in middle school do not automaticallycarryovertoIonaPrep

• Iona Prep does not create IEPs or 504s However, the school may use information from previous documents (IEPs, 504s, medical documentation, etc) to inform the creation of an Iona Prep Accommodation Plan.

• DocumentedcurriculummodificationsarenothonoredbyIonaPrep.

• A documented language exemption modificationmaybehonoredatthediscretionoftheIonaPrep Administration

DocumentedClassroomAccommodationsHonoredatIonaPrep

• Preferentialseating

• Copyofclassnotes

• Use oflaptops/tabletsfornote-taking purposes

• Repeatingofdirections

• Increased wait time for verbal responses

• Refocusing/redirection

• Bathroombreaksasneeded

• Accesstoschoolnurse

• Audioamplificationdevices

• Useofcalculator

DocumentedTestingAccommodationsHonoredatIonaPrep

• Extendedtime15and20formid-termandfinalexams

• Alternateexamlocationformid-termandfinalexams

• Useofalaptopformidtermandfinalexams

• Largeprintformid-termandfinalexams

• BubbleSheetExempt-recordanswersonclasstests,mid-termandfinals

• Bathroombreaksasneeded

• Accesstoschoolnurse

SpecialEducationServicesAvailableatIonaPrep

Resource room services are available after meeting the criteria set by the New Rochelle Committee on Special Education. Contact must be made by June 1st for these potential services to be implemented by September IonaPrepdoesnotmakeadeterminationregardingresourceroomplacement

ProcessforRequestingAccommodations

• Requests for accommodations will be considered after Iona Prep has received an evaluation (IEP, 504, or private evaluation) which is supported by norm-based educational and psychological testing. Evaluations should be current (completed within the past 2 years) and Iona Prep should haveaccesstotheevaluatorifrequested.

• Incoming freshmen requesting accommodations should submit documentation by April 1st to the DirectorofSchoolCounselingforreview.

• Current Iona Prep students requesting accommodations should submit documentation to their schoolcounselorforreview

• Parentswillbecontactedforameetingtodiscussaccommodations.

TimelineforApplicantsSeekingAccommodations

• Oct 6th - TACHS Eligibility Form due to TACHS exam office (if requesting additional time on TACHSexam)

• Dec 1st - Iona Prep Application deadline due Besuretoindicatethetypeofevaluationthestudent hadonfileinmiddle/grammarschoolunderthe"SpecialConsiderations"areaofapplication.

• April 1st - Outreach to families Email sent to parentsthatindicatedtheexistenceofpreviousIEP, 504, or private evaluation on application. Theemailwilldirectfamiliestofilloutaformsoschool counselors may set up an interview with parents in April/May.Thismeetingcanpotentiallycreate anIonaPrepAccommodationPlanforSeptember

• June 1st - Deadline for seeking services from New Rochelle Resourceroomservicesareavailable after meeting the criteria set by the New Rochelle Committee onSpecialEducation Contactmust be made by this deadline for these potential services to be implemented by September. Iona Prep doesnotdecideregardingresourceroomplacement

NOTE: The presence of an IEP, 504, or private evaluation does not automatically guarantee accommodations. Iona Prep will carefully review all relevant information to determine if the learning disability or medical condition has a significant impact on a student’s learning and performance If a determination is made to support accommodations, the school counselor will share that information with thestudent,hisparents,andteachersviaan Iona Prep Accommodation Plan.

Please note that decisions regarding accommodations for college entrance exam testing and AP exam testing are not made by Iona Prep The College Board and ACT make their own decisions regarding testing accommodations and have a rigorous process that demands updated testing (psychological, academic, medical, etc) The school counselor will assist parents and students in attempting to secure testingaccommodationsfromthesecompanies.

ATHLETICDEPARTMENTPHILOSOPHY

The Iona Preparatory School Athletic Program serves the purpose of supplying important cocurricular activities to students. Athletic competition and participation provide students with a sense of belonging and resilience Participants enjoy the physical, mental and emotionalexpressionthataccompaniesathletic participation.

All students are encouraged to try out for our teams. Participation in the athletic program is a privilege granted in return for compliance with school policies regarding attendance and academic achievement (See:Co-CurricularAttendancePolicyandAcademicEligibilityPolicy)

The Board of Education of the City of New Rochelle maintains healthcare jurisdiction overIonaPrep It requires that each year, in orderforastudenttoparticipateinathleticcompetition,includingtry-outs,they MUST have a valid health physical tobecompletedbytheirprimarycareprovider* Theseformsmustbe signed and dated by a doctor and uploaded to FamilyID or sent to Iona Prep’s Health Office New York Stateschoolhealthphysicalformisavailableontheschoolwebsiteifyourphysicianrequiresone.

FAMILYID

Allstudent-athletesmustregisterusingIonaPrep’sFamilyIDregistrationpagepriortoparticipatinginan athleticsportortry-out. https://www.familyid.com/organizations/ionapreparatory-school

Students are reminded that the use of all Iona Prep athletic facilities (fields, gyms, fitness center, tennis courts, etc) is limited to times when a school coach, moderator, or faculty member is present and supervising a specific event or activity. Students must recognize that Iona Prep has important responsibilities regarding student welfare and supervision Openorunlockeddoorsarenotaninvitationto use unsupervised facilities. Students not complying with this policy will jeopardize their participation in interscholasticsportsduringtheschoolyear.

ATHLETICLOCKERS

Athletic lockers are assigned to athletes in their current season. Students, who are athletes in season, wishing to use an athletic locker, shouldapproachtheEquipmentManagerafterschoolforalocker,ifone isavailable.

Students assigned to anathleticlockermustbecertaintousealock(suppliedbytheEquipmentManager) to secure their personal items. Laptops, calculators, wallets, and other expensive personal items should always be kept in the student’s school locker Any non-school-issued lock will be removed IonaPrepis notresponsibleforlossofpropertythatisnotsecured.

SPECTATORCONDUCT

Students are reminded that being an “Iona Man” requires appropriate behavior at all athletic events. Students andparentsshouldcheerforIonaPreparatorySchool,neverrootagainst,ormockopponents,and be considerate of opposing players, fans, coaches, and officials. The behavior of opposing fans should never be used as anexcuseforrudeorobnoxiousbehavior Allrulesofconductapplyatathleticeventson oroffcampus Unacceptablesportsmanshiporbehaviorwillresultinremovalfromtheathleticeventanda referraltotheDeanofStudents.

The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at all Iona Preparatory School athletic events conducted on or off school premises Bringing alcoholic beverages to any sporting event is strictly prohibited. This applies to regular season as well as any playoff or championship competition wherever and whenever an Iona Prep team is a participant Any violators will be ejected from the competition Further, the student-athlete of any parent who violates this policy will be immediately suspended from furtherparticipationinthatsport.

STUDENTACTIVITIES

Iona Prep’s Student Government is made up of a President, Vice President, and six House Captains. Student Government serves as the primary council that represents the entire student body at Iona Preparatory, which considers the needs and interests of all Gaels. These students will administer House events and activities for the student body All student leaders are expected to sign an Accountability

Contract Students will be held accountable to the conditions listed in the contract Failure to do so will resultinaprobationaryperiodand/ordismissalfromtheposition.

CLUBSANDACTIVITIESNATIONALHONORSOCIETY

IonaPreparatorySchoolhasanofficiallyconstitutedchapteroftheNationalHonorSociety Inductioninto thissocietyisheldinthefallofeachschoolyear.Membershipisopentojuniorsandseniorswhohave achievedacumulativeaverageof93%,aswellasfacultyapproval.Membersmustalsohaveexhibited leadershipandservicetotheschool,church,andcommunity Candidatesareacceptedwithprobationary statusforoneyearpriortosocietyapproval Anacademicordisciplinaryinfractioncouldresultin suspensionordismissalfromtheNationalHonorSociety.

WORLDLANGUAGEHONORSOCIETY

Iona Preparatory School has officially constituted chapters of the Italian, Latin, and Spanish Honor Societies. Induction into the World Language Honor Societies is held in the spring of each school year. Students are inducted as full members only after a year as probationary members Probationary membership (except for Latin) is open to all students who have completed the second level of world language study, maintained a 90% or higher average in that language, maintained an overall academic average of 85% or higher, and havebeenrecommendedbytheirworldlanguageteacher.Fullmembership is granted to those students who have served their year of probation, who have the endorsement of their world language teacher, and the endorsement of a moderator to verify active participation in some recognizedschoolactivity.

SCIENCENATIONALHONORSOCIETY

Iona Prep has an officially constituted chapter of the Science National Honors Society. Its purpose is to advance students’knowledgeofclassicalandmodernscience,communicatewiththescientificcommunity, and to aid the civic communitywithitscomprehensionofscience.Itistoencouragestudentstoparticipate in community service and, in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all mankind. Induction into the chapter takes place in May of each year. To qualify for membership, a student must be in the last two years of secondary school education, but exceptional sophomore students can be accepted into our chapter All members musthaveandmaintainan85average across all classes and an 87.5 average across all science classes. Prospective candidates may petition for membership in the Science National Honor Society by completing the application form, presenting a 10 min presentation at a chapter meeting on thesciencetopicofhischoice,andhear6talksfrommembersor invited scientists at chapter meetings orinscienceresearchclass Tomaintainamemberingoodstanding, therequiredGPAmustbemaintaineduntilgraduation.

ENGLISHNATIONALHONORSSOCIETY

Iona Preparatory’s chapter of the National English Honor Society (NEHS) is under the sponsorship and supervision of Sigma Tau Delta, the collegiate International English Honor Society. Acceptance into this selective organization is a great honor, reflective of your hard work and accomplishments The mission of NEHS is to confer distinction upon students for high achievement, to encourage interest in the English language arts, to promote exemplary character and good fellowship, and to serve society by fostering literacy Students are chosen for membership into this elite society because of a record of academic excellence,specificallyinEnglishclasses

ToqualifyformembershipcandidatesmusthavecompletedtheequivalentoftwosemestersofEnglishat IonaPreparatorySchoolpriortoconsiderationasmembers Aswellas:

• Achieved a minimum overall rounded grade point average of 85% (on a 100% scale) prior to considerationasmembers

• Achieved a minimum English rounded grade point average of 90% (on a 100% scale) prior to considerationasmembers

• An exemplary character record Violations of the Iona Preparatory School Honor Code willresult in dismissalfromthechapter

STUDYCENTER

After School Study Center meets Tuesday through Thursday from 2:50 PM until 3:30 PM Room TBD NationalHonorSocietystudentsareavailabletoaidstudentsexperiencingacademicdifficulty

Make-UpTestingCenterwillbeopeneveryMondayafternoon,from2:45to3:30p.m,andevery WednesdayandThursdaymorning,from7:30to8:15a.m. ThelocationisRoom212. Anystudentwhoisabsentforanexammaybeassignedbythesubjectteachertothetestingcenter.

SCHOOLSTORE(GAELHOUSE)

We are pleased to inform you we have implemented an online storeforourGaelHouse.Thebookstoreat Iona Prep is focused on meeting all your needs,fromschooldresscodeitemstoteams’fanwear Ourgoal istopromotetheprofessionalismandprideofbeingaGael.

The onlineGaelHouse/BookstoreislocatedatGaelHouseStore. Hereyouwillbeabletoaccessallof our current stock of clothing and merchandise. We have a great selection of items for students as well as parents

Items can be purchased from the online site Throughout the year, we plan on having thestoreopenthree daysaweek,TuesdaysandThursdays,11AM-1:00PMandWednesdaysfrom1-3:30PM.

Pleasefollowthestepsforpurchasinggear:

1. LogontotheIonaPrepGaelHousewebsite

2. Addinterestedinstockitemsintothecart

3. CreateacustomeraccountwithIonaPrep

4. Complete checkout- please include your son’s last name at checkout in the notes section and includeanyinformationthestaffshouldknowaboutyourorder

5. Youwillreceiveanemailwiththeaddressyouprovidedthatyourorderisbeingprocessed

6. The staff at the Gael House will package your order and send an email explaining your order is fulfilled and ready forpick-up ParentsandstudentscanpickuptheorderwithproperIDmatching thebillinginformationorson’slastname.

TEXTBOOKS

All textbook needs are handled by our textbook coordinator Please contact Mr Edward Maher with any questionsatemaher@ionaprep.org.

AcademicLearningCenter(ALC)

The Academic Learning Center is openfrom7:30AMto4:00PM.StudentsmayusetheALCbeforeand after school, and during lunch,and for sixth and seventh free periods, under the supervision of a faculty member. The academic learning center provides a well-organized and curriculum-based online book collection, along with access to online periodicals, an online patron access catalog, and computers with Internet access The ALC may be used during lunch on a first come first serve basis Students MUST 17

place their cell phones in the holder upon entry Students may quietly study, read, and work on assignments.Noeatingordrinkingpermitted.

WEBSITE

Theschool’swebsiteaddressiswwwionapreporg

HEALTHCAREOFFICE

The goalofthehealthofficeistopromotethehealthandwell-beingofeachstudystudent Tothisend,we abidebythefollowingregulationsmandatedbyNewYorkState:

• All entering freshmen must have a current physical examination by their private physicianandbe completelyimmunized.Freshmenmaynotstartclassesuntilthesehealthrequirementsaremet.

• Alljuniorstudentsarerequiredtohaveaphysicalexaminationbytheirprivatephysician.

• All students are required to have up-to-date immunizations Students not in compliance may be suspended until the Health Office clears the student to return Please refer to the NYS ImmunizationSchedulesinAppendixAorcontacttheschoolnurseformoreinformation.

Iona Prep will accept all private physical forms, or you may use the NYS School Health Examination Form* Also, changes in a student’s health history should be made known totheHealthOfficeassoonas possible.

Sports Participation: Students who wish to participate in an interscholastic sport, including try-outs, must be registered through www.FamilyID.com and have a current annual physical examination eitheron fileinthehealthofficeorproperlyuploadedintoFamilyID

• Be advised that STUDENTS CANNOT participate in our sports program, including tryouts or practice, without a physical exam and online registration completed thru Family ID as directed above.

• Any injuries requiring more than one-day gym excuses must have a doctor's note brought to the P.E. teacher and HealthOffice,andiftheinjuryrequirescrutches,thedoctor’snotemustdocument theneedtousecrutchesinschool

• Only a one-day gym excuse requires a parental note to be brought to the Physical Education instructor

• For students to receive medication in school, please have your physiciancompletetheMedication Administration Form* Medications may not be administered in school unless there is written parental consent and a medical prescription note on file in the Health Office. This procedure is alsonecessaryfor“over-the-counter”medicationswhichmustbeinthepharmaceuticalcontainer

• Working paper application forms are available on the school website in the Health link under the StudentLifetab,orthestudentmaystopinthehealthofficetopickupanapplication

• AcurrentphysicalwillberequiredtogetworkingpapersattheCityHallinNewRochelle.

• All forms can be downloaded from the Iona website in theHEALTHlinkfoundundertheStudent Lifetab.

THEDOTYFITNESSCENTER

The Iona Preparatory School Fitness Center is open after schoolfrom2:45PMuntil3:40PM. From3:05 PM until 5:00 PM, the Fitness Center is scheduled for use bysport-specificteamsandwillbeopenunder thedirectsupervisionofthecoachormoderator

Students, faculty, and staff are only permitted to train in the fitness center under the supervision of a moderator or coach. For reasons of safety and liability, no one may use the fitness center alone or unsupervised

SCHOOLCLOSINGS

In case of inclement weather or other school emergencies, information will be disseminated via Iona Prep’s AP Notify system (email, text message, and voice-recorded phone call), as well as the school website.Parentsareaskedtokeeptheircontactnumbersandemailaddressescurrent.

STUDENTRULESANDREGULATIONS

The following regulations arepresentedforthepurposeofprovidinganatmosphereoforderanddecorum, respect for others, and a guideline for personal conductandresponsibility TheDeanofStudents,withthe support of the faculty, willenforcethefollowingregulations.TheDeanofStudentswillhavetheauthority tousediscretioninwhatevercircumstancesthepresentrulesdonotpreciselyapply.

ATTENDANCEPOLICY

Consistent attendance and punctual arrival toschoolareimportantaspectsofanIonaPrepeducation.Asa school communitywecannotoveremphasizetheimportanceofclassroomattendance Studentsmustavoid being absent whenever possible, and parents must make every effort to make appointments fortheirsons outsideofschoolhours

We ask that all parents and students read the following paragraphs carefully, especially the information regardinglegalreasonsforabsence

According to New York State Education Law, students are considered “excused” for absences of the followingnature:

• sickness

• deathinthefamily

• impossibletravelingconditions

• requiredcourtappearance

• religiousobservation

• pre-approvedcollegevisitation

It is to be understood that students who attend a school-sponsored class trip bear the responsibility to check for and complete all missed academic work Furthermore, all such workmustbesubmittedthefirst day upon return to school. *Please note: The Dean of Students will make all final decisions regarding excused and unexcused absences.

UNEXCUSEDABSENCESANDCONSEQUENCES

Studentsarenotpermittedtobeabsentforanyofthefollowingreasons:

• Vacations

• entertainment events ornon-school athleticevents

• jobinterviews

• personalendeavors

Absences for 2 or more consecutive days due to an illness will require a medical doctor’s clearance to returntoclasses

There exists a growing concern regarding students missing school days prior to the start of extended school breaks and vacations. Parents are asked to comply with New York State Law by not planning family vacations during school days Absences for family vacations will be recorded as “unexcused absences”

EXCESSIVEABSENCE

There are many sound academic, social, and emotional reasons why astudentneedstobeinschoolevery day Ionaissincerelyinterestedineverystudent’swell-beingandwantseachstudentwithuseachday

Students who are absent during the course of a school year for more than 10 days will be subject to the followingconditions:

• After 10 daysofabsence,aletterwillbesenthometoparentsasareminderthatcontinuedabsence mayrequireameetingwiththeDeanofStudentstodeterminethespecificreasonsfortheabsence.

• At 15 days of absence, a meeting with the Dean of Studentswillberequiredtoworkonstrategies toimproveattendance.

• At 20 days of absence,areviewofthestudent’srecordswillbemadebythePrincipaltodetermine ifthestudentwillbeallowedtocontinuematriculation

If a student is absentforareasonthatisnotcompliantwithNewYorkStateEducationLaw,theabsenceis recorded as “unexcused.” Students with such absences may be required to attendSaturdayStudyHallsas determined by the Dean of Students A parent conference with the Dean of Students and subsequent Saturday Study Hall(s) may be required. New York State defines chronic absenteeism as being absent more than 18 days in a school year. High school students are expected to beinschoolaminimumof5.5 hoursaday

REMOTELEARNINGATTENDANCEPOLICY

For the 2025 – 2026 academic year, since we are not offering a fully remote option to our students, attendancerecordingwillbeslightlydifferent.

While we expect all students to be in-seat, we acknowledge that there will be times when a student may legitimately be absent from school Further, during some of these absences, a student might be well enough to attend classes remotely and will be encouraged to do so Students will be issued an excused absence for the first three days of remote learning if heishomeill.Likewise,ifquarantined,hisabsences will be excused A doctor’s note will be required for any student to continue remote instruction after a three-day absence from illness. If not, the absences will not be considered to be excused absences. Unexcused absences may cause New York State authorities to level a complaint of truancy (seven (7) unexcused absences from school in a row or ten (10) unexcused absences from school in one academic year)againstthestudent

EXAMPERIODATTENDANCE

Students absent for a school midterm or final exam must present a doctor’s note in order to schedule a makeup appointment Otherwise, theexamgradewillbezero Tuitionmustbeuptodateinordertositfor exams.

Please Note: Due to AP exams occurring on school days when class is still in session, it is to be understood that those students who are taking AP exams will be in class before or after the exam For example, if an AP exam starts at 12:30 pm, students will be required to arrive at the normal school start timeuntilanadministratordismissesthemfromclass.

SATURDAYSTUDYHALL

The purpose of SaturdayStudyHallistoprovideasupervisedsettingforstudentstomakeupmissedclass time, assignments, or tests Saturday Study Halls are not considered a punishment but rather a valuable opportunity for students to complete academic work. A student’s academic standing or GPA, no matter how strong, is not a reason to waive the Saturday Study Hall requirement Saturday Study Halls are conducted from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM in Room 401 as needed. An Iona Preparatory faculty member supervisesSaturdayStudyHall

StudentsmayberequiredtoattendSaturdayStudyinthefollowingcases:

• The student has missed 4classes(foranyreason)inanyacademicsubjectinoneacademicquarter. OR

• Thestudenthasmissed3classesinanyacademicweek.OR

• Astudent’sclassroomteacherhaspreparedassignmentstobecompletedand/ormake-uptest(s).

The Dean of Students OR the Dean of Academics will notify, by email, a student and their parents of required Saturday Study Hall attendance.

PROCEDUREFORVERIFYINGABSENCES

Ifastudentistobeabsent,parentsarerequiredto:

• CalltheAttendanceOfficepriorto9:30AMonthedayoftheabsenceat914-600-6183.

• TheAttendanceOfficeislocatedoutsideofthePresident’sOffice

• Submit an absence note to the Attendance Office upon the student’s return toschool.Studentsare expectedtosubmitabsencenotespriortothehomeroomperiod.

• If a parent calls and states their son will be absent for apersonalreason,verifiabledocumentation must be submitted prior to that student returning to school Otherwise, Iona Prep will require writtendocumentationfromamedicalprofessional

TARDYPOLICY

Tardytoschool:

• Homeroom begins promptly at 8:17 AM for ALL students, including seniors that have first and/orsecondperiodsfree.

• Any student arriving after the bell will receive a detention. The issued detention must be served after school on the day it is received. Failure to serve detention will result in two additional detentions Sports practice, games, and play practices are not an acceptable excuse to skip After SchoolDetentionorSaturdayDetention.

• Anunexcusedtardinesswillresultinanautomaticdetention.

• Tardinessduetodoctor’sappointmentsrequiresanotefromthedoctorverifyingthevisit

• If a student does not have a note, he will receive an immediate detention Students must reportto detentionregardless ThiscanberectifiedafterschoolwiththeDeanofStudents

• If you are tardy to school, you MUSTenterthroughtheStudentLobby,loginto*Smartpass onan iPAd Kiosks will be located at the top of the stairs and monitored by a faculty/ staff member Students will then go to the President's Outer Office, scan IDs with our Attendance Director. If studentsdonothaveanIDcard,theywillreceiveanadditionaldetentionfornon-compliance

• Parent excuses for tardiness will not be honored for students who have beentardytoschoolmore than7timesinthecourseofaschoolyear Insituationsinvolvingextenuatingcircumstances,the implementationofthisruleisunderthediscretionoftheDeanofStudents.

• Arrivinglatetothesameclassthreetimesoroutofdresscodefivetimesinonequarterwillresult inreceivinganadditionalSaturdayDetention

• Any studentreceivingthreebehavior-relateddetentionsinonequarterwillreceiveanadditional Saturdaydetention.

• Ifastudentistardyfivetimesinonequarter,hemustservethenextscheduledSaturdayDetention

• Saturday Detention begins at 7:30 am and ends at 9:00 am Students cannot reschedule Saturday Detentionbecauseofasportsgame,orsportspractice,orplaypractice

• Adoctor'snoteisrequiredtoreschedule SaturdayDetention

*SMARTPASS

● ThisyearIonaPrepwillbeusingSmartpass,adigitalhallpass.Itwillbeusedfortravel aroundthecampusduringschoolhours(i.e.bathroombreaks,schoolcounseling appointments,healthofficevisits,etc.)Studentshavetendigitalbathroompassesaweek. Thisnumberissubjecttochange.Smartpasswillenhanceschoolsecurityandstudent accountabilitybycreatingarecordofwherestudentsareduringthedaywhennotintheir scheduledlocation.

Latetoclasses:

• A student is considered late to class ifheisnotinhisassignedroomwhenthebellringstobegina classperiod Teachersshouldadmitthestudenttoclassandissueadetentionforbeinglate

• Students who arrivelatetoclassbecauseofacounselingappointmentmusthaveasignedslipfrom their School/ College Counselor to be permitted back into class Failure to do so will result in detention.

CLASSROOMATTENDANCEPOLICY

Iona Prep recognizes the important relationship between class attendance and student performance Consequently, each marking period a student’s final grade may be impacted by a student’s classroom attendance/participationaswellasstudent’sperformanceonhomework,tests,papers,projects,etc If a student exhibits a pattern of excessive absences from classroom exams or quizzesameeting willbe required with the classroom teacher, the student, and parent / guardian. Additionally, the testsorquizzes mustbemadeupinSaturdayStudyHall

EARLYDISMISSALPOLICY

Iona Prep requests that parents do not seek early dismissals for students unless there are no other alternatives for the family and/or student. As a general rule, parents should make appointments for their sonsoutsideofschoolhours.Earlydismissalfromschoolrequires:

• A written request signed by a parent stating the time and reason for the dismissal. This must be submitted to the Main Office before homeroom Requests submitted one day in advance of the early dismissal are preferred. Acceptable reasons for an early dismissal are the same as acceptable reasons for a school absence (sickness, death in the family, impossible traveling conditions,requiredcourtappearance,andreligiousobservation).

• A parent phone call to the school to verify the early dismissal after written consent has been submitted.

• ParentsmustgototheMainOfficetosigntheirchildoutofschool.

Please note: For safety reasons, NO student will be allowed to leave school early without meeting both guidelines.

SENIORCOLLEGEVISITATIONPOLICY

Students must obtain a college visit verification form from their college counselor or from the Iona Prep website This form must be signed by the college office of admissions and submitted to the main office uponreturningtoschool.

While days missed from school for students to visit colleges are considered legal absences, students and parents should make every effort to plan college visits during school vacations and on the SeniorCollege Visitation Days that are a part of our school calendar. Please note that a number of days on the school calendarareCollegeVisitationdays.

Should a college visit on a school day be a necessity, students must submit a note to the Main Office at least one day in advance of the anticipatedvisit ParentsareaskedtocalltheAttendanceOfficelocatedin theMainOfficeonthedayofthevisittoverifythestudent’sabsence.

CO-CURRICULARATTENDANCEPOLICY

The following policy applies to all students participating in any co-curricular student activity or athletic event AthleticcoachesandactivitymoderatorsworkwiththeschoolDeansincarryingoutthispolicy

• If a student is absent on aFriday,heisineligibletoparticipateinco-curricularactivitiesonFriday, SaturdayandSunday

• If a student is absentfollowingaweekendco-curricularevent,intheabsenceofadoctor’snote,he isineligibleforthenextgame,match,orcontest

• If a student is absent on the day following a weekday co-curricular event, in the absence of a doctor’snote,heisineligibleforthenextgame,matchorcontest

• If a student is absent from school on the day prior to a vacation, he is ineligible from practicing, playing,orscrimmaginguntilschoolresumes

• If a student is absent on the day of a game, contest, scrimmage or practice, he is ineligible to participatethatday

• If a student is notatIonabythebeginningofsecondperiod,hewillbeineligibletoparticipatein co-curricular events that day The only exception is if a doctor’s note excuses the student’s tardiness.

• If a student is tardy to school, he will serve detention, regardless of the start time of any events scheduledthatday.

DRESSCODE

An enforced dress code supports the orderly nature of the school. Parents are asked to assist in making certain that their sons arrive at school in the proper school dress code The dress code shall be in effect from the opening of school in September. Decisions regarding appearance are the responsibility of the Dean of Students. Faculty and administration will assist in enforcing the dress code. The fact that some type of clothing, footwear, or hairstyle is not specifically forbidden, does not make it acceptable THE DECISIONOFTHEDEANOFSTUDENTSISFINAL. Teachers

and administrators may assign detention to any student who violates any of the rules regarding the studentdresscode.

• Students are required to arrive at school and enterthebuildinginfulldresscode.Fulldresscode includes a dress shirt with the top button fastened, a tie, ID worn around the neck, blazer, dress slackswithabelt,dressshoes,andsocks

• Baseball hats, visors, and other headwear accessories are not permitted to be worn anywhere inside the school building, including on dress-down days The only exception is on weekends andduringvacationperiods.

• Dress shoes must be worn at all times. Casual shoes and boots are not permitted. Socks must be wornatalltimes

• Students with arm or foot injuries may not wear casual dress clothes orsneakersunlessadoctor’s note has been supplied to the Nurse’s office regarding the injury andthepresumeddurationofthe injury, and a parent phone call has been made to the Dean of Students’ office. If a student is permittedtowearcasualclothing,theclothingMUSTbeIonaPrepattire.

• Jeans, leisure pants, carpenter and/or tie string/zipper pants,cargopants,pantspinnedattheankle, and pants with patch pockets are not considered dress pants and are not permitted. Pants must be hemmedandwornabovethehipsatalltimes Unconventionaldesignsarenotallowed

• Only dress shirts and blazers of a conservative color are permitted Bright and unconventional colors are not allowed Casual flannel shirts are not appropriate school attire Shirts and blazers with prints and/or patterns are not permissible. Shirts should be tucked in and worn appropriately bothbeforethestartofschoolandthroughouttheschoolday.

• Hair must not be extreme in style or color. Hair may be dyed in naturalhaircolorsONLY.Hairis to be neat and clean at ALL times Pleasecopyandpastethelinkbelowtoseehairstyleexamples: Hairstyles

• Facial Hair: Students are to be “cleanly shaven.” Cleanly shaven means no mustache, nogoatee, and no beard Facial hair is not permitted. Studentswhosufferwithskinrashes,razorbumps,etc must have a doctor’s note on file with the Health Office and communicate this to the Dean of Students. Students are expected to comply with this regulation with regular home care. Students who continue to disregard this regulation willbeissueddetention,senthomefromschoolandkept out of classes until cleanly shaven. Furthermore, no sideburns below the top of the ear lobe are permitted

• Wearing earrings while on campus or at formal school functions is not in keeping with the dress code Earrings are not permitted during or after the school day Tongue rings and any other body piercingarenotpermitted.Coveringanearringwithaband-aidisnotacceptable.

• Visible jewelry, other than a watch and/or one single ring of conventional size and shape, is not permitted.

• Students may wearaschool-issued,Ionabranded ¼zipundertheirblazer.¼zipswithhoodsare notallowed,andallstudents’shirtsandtiesmustbevisiblethroughouttheschoolday.

• Dress sweaters arepermitted.Studentsmaynotwearsweaterswithzippersorlargecompanylogos acrossthefront.Ablazermustbewornontopofthedresssweater.

• PPE & Face Coverings – Students and all faculty and staff memberswillwearappropriatemasks/ facecoverings if and when applicable.

• Visibletattoosarenotacceptablenorallowed.Failuretocovertattooswillresultindetention.

• IonaPreppolosmustbethosepurchasedfromtheschoolstoreonly

Please note: Hats and headwear are permitted after 7:00 pm on Fridays, weekends, and vacation periods During the school week, students are not permitted to wear hats and visors or other headwear accessories (including hooded sweatshirts) inside the school buildings During baseball season, baseball players are 24

exempt from this rule while at practice Hoodedsweatshirtsarenotpermittedduringtheschooldayexcept fordressdowndays

DRESS-DOWNDAYS

Several dress-down days are held each year to benefit charities and worthwhile causes. Students may dresscasually,keepinginmindthefollowing:

• Notanktopsorcut-offshirtsareallowed

• The only jewelry allowed is a single ring of conventionalsize.Studentsmaynotwearbraceletsor necklaces

• Nostudent’sshirt,sweater,orbagshouldcontainaninappropriatepicture,symbol,ormessage

• Pantsmaynotberippedorcontainholes.

• Normalrulesapplyconcerningcellphones,hats,andjewelry

SPRINGDRESSCODE

The Spring Dress Code will be in effect for all students when stated by the administration. At this time, jackets are optional, and students may wear school-issued Iona branded polo shirts and¼zips Students must wear dress pants with a belt, and all shirts mustbetuckedin. ONLY school-issued Ionabranded ¼ zips are allowed over polo shirts Students may wear a dress sweater or blazer over their polo shirts as well. Socks and dressshoesmustbewornduring“springdresscode.”Poloshirtsmustbepurchasedfrom the schoolstore.Studentsarenotpermittedtowearlong-sleeveshirtsundertheIonaPreppoloshirts.Only white undershirts without writing may be worn underneaththeIonaPreppolo Visiblechainsorneckwear are not permitted. All other dress code items regarding shoes, socks, belts, etc., remain in effect. HeyDudesinsolidcolorsarepermitted

CODEOFCONDUCT

Iona Preparatory expects all students to demonstrate respect, integrity, and responsibility in accordance with Catholic values. Students represent the school 24 hours a day, on and off campus. Conduct that damages the reputation of Iona Prep, endangers others, or shows disregard for people or property will resultindisciplinaryaction,includingsuspensionorexpulsion.

The Dean of Students, Principal, and President have final authority in all disciplinary matters.Theschool reserves the right to require thewithdrawalofanystudentatanytimeifhisbehavior,attitude,oracademic standingisdeemedunsatisfactory Parentsareexpectedtosupporttheschool’smission,goals,andpolicies

GeneralExpectations

● Studentsaretoactappropriately24/7,onoroffcampus.

● Harassmentofadministrators,teachers,orpeersisprohibited

● Inappropriatelanguage,characterassassination,andonlinemisconduct(bullying,harassment, threats,abuse)areseriousviolationsandmayleadtosuspensionorexpulsion.

● Studentsareexpectedtodemonstratesportsmanshipatallathleticevents(see Spectator Conduct).

● Studentsmustfollowallsafetyandsecurityprotocols(entrythroughStudentLobby,parental sign-inthroughMainOffice,nounauthorizeduseofelevators,etc)

● Studentsmustbereverentduringmorningprayer,pledge,andGaelForceLive.

RespectforPeople&Property

● Bullying(verbal,physical,emotional)willnotbetolerated.

● Theft,possessionofstolenproperty,vandalism,ormisuseofschoolpropertyareserious infractions.

● Unauthorizedaudio/videorecordingisprohibited;postingrecordingswithoutconsentmayresult inexpulsion

● Faculty/staffwillkeepentrustedinformationconfidentialunlesssafetyisatrisk.

SubstanceUse

● Possession,use,ordistributionofalcohol,drugs,tobacco,vapingproducts(including e-cigarettes,ZYNs,marijuana),orrelatedparaphernaliaisstrictlyprohibitedonornearcampus andatanyschoolactivity Violationswillresultinsuspensionorexpulsioninaccordancewith theDrug/AlcoholReferralPolicy.

● Gamblingofanykindisprohibited.

CampusRules

● IonaPrepisaclosedcampus Onceastudentarrives,hemaynotleaveuntildismissal,except seniorswhomayleaveaftertheirlastclass.Seniorsmaynotloiterintheparkinglot.

● Studentsmaynotgooutforlunchorhavelunchdelivered

● Loiteringinhallways,classrooms,orfacultyareasbefore/afterschoolisnotpermitted.

● Changingclothesinhallwaysisnotallowed.

● Playinginthegymwithoutstaffsupervisionisnotallowed

● Eatingisonlypermittedindesignatedareas(cafeteria,lobby,outdoorportico).Foodanddrink arenotallowedinclassrooms,theALC,Verni,orPAC(wateronly)

Technology&ElectronicDevices

● Cellphonesmustbeplacedinclassroomphoneholdersuponentry.Fakephoneswillresultina one-daysuspensionandparentalpick-up.

● iPadsmaybeusedonlywithteacherpermission

● Headphones/earbudsarenotpermittedinhallwaysduringtheschoolday.Devicesusedin violationmaybeconfiscated

● Theschoolreservestherighttosearchstudentdevices,email,texts,andmessageswhenthereis reasonablesuspicionofmisconduct.

TransportationConduct

● Studentsmustbehaverespectfullyonpublicandprivatetransportation

● Misconductonbuses/trains(disruptivebehavior,endangeringsafety,damagingproperty)will resultindisciplinaryaction,includingpossiblesuspensionorlossoftransportationprivileges

● Studentdriversmustoperatevehiclescautiouslyandkeepcarradiosatarespectfulvolume.

Thefollowingmayresultinimmediatesuspensionorexpulsion:

● Fighting

● Bullyingorharassment(inpersonoronline)

● Possessionoruseofalcohol,drugs,tobacco,orvapingproducts

● Theftorpossessionofstolenproperty

● Unauthorizedaudio/videorecordingordistribution

● Conductthatdamagestheschool’sreputationorendangerssafety

After-SchoolDetention

DisciplinaryConsequences

● HeldMonday–Friday,2:50–3:30PM,Room213.

● Studentsmustarriveontime,indresscode

● Noschoolwork,food,ordrinkpermitted.

● Sportsoractivitiesarenotvalidexcuses

● TwomisseddetentionswillrequireameetingwiththeDeanofStudents

SaturdayDetention

● Held7:30–9:00AM(RoomTBD).

● Studentsmustarriveontime,indresscode

● Noschoolwork,food,ordrinkpermitted.

● Amisseddetention(withoutparentnotification/doctor’snote)resultsinaone-dayin-school suspension.

● AsecondmissedSaturdaydetentionrequiresaparentmeetingwiththePrincipalandDeanof Students

AdministrativeAuthority

● ThePrincipal,DeanofStudents,orPresidentmaysearchstudentbelongings(backpacks, lockers,vehicles)ifthereisreasonablesuspicionofcontraband

● ThePresidentand/orPrincipalarethefinalrecourseinalldisciplinarysituationsandmaywaive regulationsforjustcause.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATIONPOLICY

Iona Preparatory rejects all forms of racism and discrimination as contradictory to Iona Preparatory’s mission and the tenets of the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother education. Iona Preparatory is committed to fostering a school community that appreciates, values, and includes stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and works towards combating outcomes that perpetuateprejudice andracisminourschoolcommunityandsociety

Any student that exhibits behavior orisinvolvedinanincidentthatiscontradictorytotheaforementioned policy, shallbereferredimmediatelytotheDeanofStudents.AfterthemeetingwiththeDeanofStudents, and if warranted, the incidentwillbereviewedbyacommitteeofadministratorsandteachers Thestudent and his parents/guardians will attend a mandatory meeting with the Dean of Students to discuss a correctiveactionplanasdeterminedbytheDeansand/orthecommittee.

SAFETY,SECURITY,EMERGENCYPROCEDURES

IonaPrepfollowsNewYorkStateproceduresincludingfiredrills,lockdowns,shelter-in-place, severeweather,andmedicalemergencies.

Inaddition,facultyhavespecificresponsibilitiesduringemergencies,including:

● FireDrillsandEvacuations:Leadstudentsoutofthebuildingpromptly,bringaclass roster,maintainsilenceandorder,andensurestudentsremaintogetheruntilgiventhe all-clear.

● Lockdowns:Securetheclassroom,lockdoors,turnofflights,movestudentsoutofsight, andmaintainsilenceuntillawenforcementoradministrationgivesclearance.

● Shelter-in-Place:Keepstudentsindoors,closedoorsandwindows,andcontinue instructionuntildirectedotherwise.

● SevereWeather:Movestudentstodesignatedsafeareasawayfromwindowsandfollow administrativedirections.

● MedicalEmergencies:CalltheNurse’sOfficeorMainOfficeimmediately;call911if life-threatening.Staywiththestudentuntilhelparrives.

Parentsandstudentswillreceiveanemailoneweekpriortoafireorlockdowndrill. PleaseclickhereforthemostrecentNewYorkStateEmergencyResponseTerms.:

IDCARDS

Students MUSTweartheircurrentIDcards(aroundtheirnecks)atalltimes,withtheexceptionofPhysEd class. IDs MUST be onwhenwalkingupthestairsinthemorning.Studentsnotincompliancewillreceive detention.

• If you lose your ID card, you must see Mr. Blanco IMMEDIATELY so that the card can be deactivatedandanewonecanbemade Thecosttoreplaceitwillbe$10

• ID cards are your key to enter the following doors: Main Office, Verni, and all doors along the path, the Patio and Heff Gym (during lunch ONLY) and the football field There are proximity readers by each of these doors You simply need to wave it in front of the reader andthenwaitto hearthedoorunlock.

• Studentcardswillopendoorsfrom7:00AMto7:00PM.

• If you are tardy to school, you MUST enter through the Student Lobby and go to Brother Leto’s Outer Office. Scan your IDwithourAttendanceDirector.IfyoudonothaveyourIDcardyouwill receiveanadditionaldetentionfornon-compliance.

• StudentsusingtheIonaPrepVanServiceMUSTshowtheirIDastheyenterthebus.

THEFT

Eithertheftorpossessionofstolenpropertymayresultinanycombinationorallthefollowing:

• Athree-daysuspensionfromclasses;

• Assigning of 75 hours of school community service above the regular Iona Preparatory School commitment;

• mandatorycounseling;

• acontractwiththeIonaPreparatorySchooladministrationregardingfuturebehavior;• a possiblereferraltotheNewRochellePoliceORdismissalfromIonaPreparatorySchool.

DRUGTESTINGPOLICY

Iona Prep reserves the right to require drug testing of any student at any time, with or without cause and can be subjected to a random drug test Any student under the influence of an illegal substance or

suspected of using any illegal substance will cause the Administration of Iona Prep to take immediate action.

If a student exhibits the symptoms or is suspected of substance abuse, the school may require that the student undergo substance abuse testing. If the results of the test suggest any use or abuse, the school will use this informationtohelpthestudentseekassistance Refusaltoparticipateinsuchatestmayresult in dismissal from the school. A student who acknowledges hissubstanceabusemayneedtobetestedand may be required to undergo substance abuse counseling eitherbytheschoolsubstanceabusecounseloror byacertifiedoff-campussubstanceabusecounselor.

If it comes to the attention of the Administration that a student needs drug/alcohol rehabilitation for an extended period of time, the student may be required to take aleaveofabsencefromIonaPrepuntilsuch time that treatmenthasbeencompletedanddocumentationtothateffecthasbeensubmittedtotheDeanof Students.

Iona Prep reserves the right to search any student’s locker, car,orpossessionswithorwithoutcause Iona Prep reserves the right to ask the aid of law enforcement to conduct any such search by any and all available meanstocheckforillegalsubstancespresentoncampus Shouldsuchsubstancesbefound,Iona Prep may turn the matter over to proper law enforcement authorities and the student(s) maybesubjectto disciplinaryactionuptoandincludingexpulsion.

CELLPHONEPOLICY

Cell phones may not be used during class, in the chapel, or in any academic areas of the campus, including the Academic Learning Center (ALC). Students may only use cell phones in the Cafeteria or StudentLobbyduringtheschoolday

Upon entering homeroom and each class, students must place their phones in the designated classroom holder. Phones remain there for thedurationofclassandmayberetrievedattheendoftheperiod.Phones maynotbetakentothebathroom

If a student is found with his phone during class, it will be confiscated and parents will be contacted to retrieve the phone. A cell phone policy agreement will also be sent home for parentalsignatureandmust be returned the following academicday Continuednon-compliancemayresultinthestudentsurrendering hisphonetotheDeanofStudentsforthedurationoftheschoolday.

Any student who places a “fake phone” in the holder will be suspended for one day, and a parent must cometopickupthephone

In all cases of possible violations, the Iona Preparatory School Administration will make the final judgment Theschoolisnotresponsibleforlossordamagetocellphones

AFTERSCHOOLSUPERVISOR

Iona Preparatory has security personnel stationedinthestudentlobbyafterschooleachdayfrom2:00PM until 6:00 PM The After-School Security person supervises the student lobby and provides access to a school phone. Any student with a problem or concern after school hours should see the After-School Supervisor The academic wings of the building cannotbeaccessedafter6:00PM Parentsandguardians, pleasemakeeveryefforttopickyourson(s)upby6:00PM.

iPadUSE

The administration clearly communicates to students that iPads provided by Iona Prep always belong in oneoftwoplaces:

• Onthestudent’sperson

• Inthestudent’slocker

School-assigned iPads are the ONLY devices permitted in the classroom. At no time should an iPad be leftinanyotherplace

A student should never bring such devices with him to gym class or leave his iPad in an athletic locker. After school, students using iPads in the lobby should respect the community at largeandnotplaymusic loudly. For all other Internet rules and regulations, see the Code of Conduct and the Iona Prep Internet AgreementandAcceptableUsePolicy

•IfaniPadisdamaged,itisuptothestudent/parent/guardiantocontactAppleandhaveitrepaired. Allschool-issuediPadsareundercontractwithAppleandcomewithAppleCare+

CUTTINGCLASSANDCUTTINGSCHOOL

• Cutting class: This infraction results in the assigning of five detentions Parents will be notified SeniorswhocutclassMAYhavetheirseniorprivilegessuspendedorrevoked

• Cutting school: A parent conference must take place beforethestudentcanreturntoclasses The student will serve five detentions. Any missed assignments cannot be made up. In addition, because the absence was unexcused, thestudentwillbeassignedtoaSaturdayStudyHall.Seniors whocutschoolwillhavetheirseniorprivilegessuspendedorrevoked

• ThisincludesScheduledRemoteLearningdays

• Please note: The repetition of either offense is cause for suspension or expulsion.

LOCKERS

Iona Preparatory is the co-tenant ofalllockersanddesksandreservestherighttosearchthematanytime withoutnotice

Students in all grades will be assigned a school locker intheappropriateclasshall Studentsshouldnever sharetheirlockercombinationwithanystudent.

All valuablesshouldbekeptsecureinthestudent’sschoollocker Undernocircumstanceshouldastudent leave anything ofvalue(wallets,cellphones,laptops,etc.)intheathleticarealockerrooms.IonaPrepwill not be responsible for any item which is left unsecure in any athletic locker room, including unsecure lockers

PARKINGREGULATIONS

Use of Iona’s parking lot is by permit only Permits may be obtained from the Dean of Students in September. As there are a limited number ofspaces,permitswillbeissuedonafirst-comebasis,starting with current seniors After the second quarter ends, the remaining permits may be made available to juniorsonafirst-comebasisbeginninginJanuary.Sophomoresarenotpermittedtoparkoncampus.

• Studentsfoundparkingoncampuswithoutavalidpermitwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactions.

• Parking permits will be checked against the database If the license plate does not match the permit,thecarwillbebooted Thefeetoremovethebootis$25

• Pleasehangthepermitontherear-viewmirrorwiththepermitnumberfacingoutwards

• Permitsmustbedisplayedonthe“rear-view”mirroreveryday

• Cars must park in the Iona Preparatory School parking lot in the front of the school. Parking or loiteringonnearbystreetsisstrictlyforbidden.Parkingintherearoftheschoolisnotpermitted.

• Cars should be parked legally within the YELLOW lines of the designated student spaces Students should not park in the white spaces that are reserved for faculty and staff Furthermore, studentsmustnotparkinfirelanesorrestrictedareas.

• The parking lot speed is 5 MPH. Reckless driving ordangerousactionsmayresultintherevoking ofparkingprivileges.

• MotorcyclesarenotpermittedintheIonaPrepparkinglot.

• Excessivenoisefromcarradios,horns,defectivemufflers,orsecurityalarmsisstrictlyforbidden

• Onceastudentarrivesoncampus,heisnotpermittedtoleaveuntildismissal

• Studentsviolatinganyparkingregulationwillbesubjecttodetentionandsuspensionoftheparking privilege.

• Students are not permitted to loiter in the parking lot before, during school (including lunch periods)orafterschool.

• Students park on campus at their own risk.IonaPrepassumesnoresponsibilityforlossordamage tovehiclesortheircontents.

• Students reported driving recklessly on or off campus may have their parking privileges revoked andtheirparentswillbeinformed.

SENIORYEARPRIVILEGES

Studentsinsenioryeararegrantedthefollowingprivileges:

• Seniors may gain access to the academic wings of theschoolpriortothe8:15AMbellandduring lunchperiods

• SeniorsmayusethePACloungeareaduringtheirDlunchperiod

• Senior final exam exemptions: Seniors may be exempt from a final exam inaparticularsubjectif no quarter grade is less than a 90% in thatsubject Teachersmayexercisediscretionbeyondthe Senior Exemption rule as stated in this Handbook. Such discretion will align with school policyandvalues,andissubjecttoadministrativeoversight.

• Seniors may use the cafeteria after the underclassmen have been excused. Seniorsshouldbeextra carefultokeeptheirlunchtablesclean.

• Seniors who have completed classes for the day, and have last orsecondtolastperiodsfree,may leave campus with parents’/ guardians’ consentintheformofanemail.TheemailMUSTbefrom anemailIonaPrephasonfile

• Seniors should realize that these privileges can be revoked from any senior at the discretion of the administration

BRIGHTARROWEMERGENCYNOTIFICATIONSYSTEM

The Bright Arrow Emergency Notification System will allow Iona Preparatory School to immediately contact parents and guardians in the case of a school, local, or national emergency. In such emergency cases, the phone numbers provided in our Rediker Administrator’s plus systemwillbecontactedforeach student.Thesenumbersshouldbekeptuptodate.

The BrightArrow systemwillalsobeusedtoannounceschoolclosingsordelaysduetoinclementweather

IonaPreparatorymaintainsandregularlyreviewsaSchoolSafetyPlanandCrisisProcedure

TUITIONPOLICY

Iona Prep is financed primarily by tuition In order to preserve the financial future of the school, tuition must be collected. Failure to maintain current tuition payments can result in suspension from classes or exams Tuitionpaymentsmustbecurrentinorderto:

• Receiveaclassscheduleatthebeginningoftheschoolyear

• Takemid-termand/orfinalexams

• Beeligibleforfinalexamexemptions

• Attendtheseniorpromorthejuniorsemi-formal

• Receiveareportcard

• Receiveofficialtranscript/records

• Receiveadiploma

• AttendGraduation

• ParticipateinfieldtripswithintheUSAorabroad

• PlusPortalsTuitionManagementSystem(FormallyknownasSmartTuition)

The tuition management system handles the distribution of tuition bills and the collection of tuition payments They have created a family page for every family, which details the year’s tuition, fees, and payments. You can access the tuition management system login page from the Iona Prep website. Select

the“Parents”tabandthenselect“TuitionPayments”andthen“PlusPortalsTuitionManagement.”Youcan accessthetuitionmanagementsystemfromtheinternetat Youcanalsocallthecustomerservicenumber18888688828(ourschoolID#13665)

TotalTuitionandFees

PleaserefertotheschoolwebsiteforcurrentinformationlocatedundertheAdmissionstab.

TuitionPaymentPlans

• Plan A – Full payment: The total tuitionandfeesareduebyJuly5th Scholarshipand/orfinancial aidwillbeappliedasaone-timeadjustmenttoyourtuitionbill

• Plan B – Semester Payments: One-half of the total tuition and fees are due by July 5th, and the second half is due by December 5th Scholarship and/or financial aid will be divided equally and appliedtobothsemestertuitionbills.

• Plan C – Ten (10) Monthly Installment Payments: The total tuition and fees are due in ten (10) equal installments beginning July 5th, and the last payment is due April 5th. Scholarship and/or financialaidwillbedividedequallyoverthe10monthsandappliedtoeachmonthlytuitionbill

• A follow-up/late fee will be charged to your account if your balance is not paid in fullbythedue date

• Abankfeewillbeassessedifyourpaymentfailsforanyreasonbyyourbank

StudentTransferRefundPolicy

If a student transfers out of Iona Prep during the first semester, tuition will be pro-rated monthly. A student who transfers out during the second semester will not receive any tuition refund Annual general studentactivity(GSA),book,technology,andinternationalstudentfeesarenonrefundable. Before we can release yoursons’officialtranscriptstohisnewschool,thefollowingmustbe completed: Return of the *Iona-issued iPads and chargers – in person or via FedEx to the Main Office. ReturnoftheSchoolIDs–inpersonorviaFedExtotheMainOffice.Allfinancial obligations must be satisfied with the Business Office. *Students may also purchase the iPad at a discountedrate.

Re-EnrollmentDeposit

A non-refundable re-enrollment deposit of $500 is due April 15th for underclassmen. The $500 deposit will be reflected, as a credit, on your firsttuitionbillforthenextschoolyear.Therefore,whencalculating yourfirsttuitionpayment,youshouldreducethetotalduebythere-enrollmentdepositpaid

FINANCIALASSISTANCE

GAELGRANTS(UPPERSCHOOLONLY):

Gael Grants, which are limited by available resources, are awarded to those families whose Smart Aid applications demonstrate the greatest financial need To apply, Upper School families would create an account, complete an application, and send tax return documents to SmartAid All applications, information, and questions must be sent and addressed to Smart Aid (not Iona Prep). The code for SmartAidis13665 AvailableOctober15,2026. Again, applicants should visit SmartAid! The deadline for incomingfreshmentoapplyisDecember 15, 2025. Please note the very important Gael Grant dates and information below: • Incoming

freshman families shouldapplytoSmartAidbetweenOctober15thandnolaterthanDecember15th.Only applicationsthatareverifiedwillbereviewed DecisionswillbesentonoraboutJanuary22,2026

• Current Upper School families should apply to Smart Aid between February 1, 2026,andnolater thanMarch31,2026

ApplicationsreceivedbySmartAidaftertheduedatewillNOTbereviewed.

• GaelGrantsareofferedonafirst-come-first-servebasis

• Families must re-apply every year for a Gael Grant. Each year a new Smart Aid applicationmust befiledforyoutobereconsideredforaGaelGrant.

• Thereisnoguaranteeofassistance.

• CurrentfamilieswillreceivefinancialassistancedecisionsbyMay15,2026.

Students who receive Financial Assistance or Merit Scholarships must be in good academic and behavioralstandingtokeepfinancialassistance Studentsfileswillbereviewedquarterly

LESSING’SHOSPITALITYFOODSERVICEPROGRAM

Lessing’sFoodServiceManagementwillreturnthisSeptemberasourcafeteriaprovider

Inresponsetofeedbackregardingthecashlessdiningsystem,theschoolwilltransitionto MyKidsSpendingastheprimaryportalformanagingstudentprofilesandmonitoringaccountbalances Eachaccountwillbelinkedtothestudent’sSchoolIDnumber.

Allcafeteria-relatedcommunicationwillcomedirectlyfromLessing’sHospitalityGroup.Familieswill alsoreceiveanemailfromLessing’swithinstructionsforsettinguptheironlineaccount Pleasenotethe newdedicatedemailaddressforcafeteriainquiries:Ionaprepupper@lessings.com.

Foradditionalquestions,familiesmaycontactCaféManagerMr.LuisLucasatLLucas@lessings.com.

CHANGEOFADDRESS

Parents are urged to make the Main Office aware of any change of address, home, work, or cell phone number as soon as possible. In addition, these changes should be made to your PlusPortals Tuition Managementprofile

USEOFFACILITIESANDGROUNDS

Any use of the Iona Preparatory facilities or grounds must be approved by the Director of Facilities. Adequateschoolsupervisionmustbepresentduringsuchuse

IONAPREPARATORY1:1iPadPROGRAMANDACCEPTABLEUSEPOLICY

IonaPreparatoryiscommittedtoprovidingstudentswithahigh-qualityeducationsupportedbymodern toolsandresources.Throughthe1:1iPadProgram,everystudentisequippedwithanidenticaldeviceto promoteengagement,collaboration,andthedevelopmentofdigitalskillsneededforsuccess.

ProgramOverview

● 1:1Defined:EachstudentisissuedaniPad,whichisthepropertyofIonaPrep Theschool managesthedevice,itssettings,anditscontents PersonaliPadsmaynotbesubstituted

● IssuanceandReturn:

○ iPadsaredistributedonthefirstdayofschool.

○ Studentsmaykeepthemoverthesummer.

○ Upongraduationortransfer,studentsmustreturnthedevice.Graduatesmayhavethe optiontopurchasetheiriPadatresellervalue.Diplomas,transcripts,orrecordsmay bewithhelduntiltheiPadisreturnedorpaidfor.

● Responsibility:Studentsareaccountablefordailycareandappropriateuse.Damageor unauthorizedmodificationswillresultinfinancialliabilityanddisciplinaryaction.

Care&Maintenance

● Handlecords,cables,andcasescarefully DonotremovetheiPadfromitsschool-issuedcase

● KeepiPadsawayfromfood,liquids,andtemperatureextremes

● ChargetheiPadnightlyandbringittoschoolreadyforuse Studentsshouldalsobringa charger

● Avoiddropping,leaningon,orplacingheavyitemsontheiPad Useonlyasoft,anti-staticcloth tocleanthescreen

● Protectivecasesareprovidedandmustremaininplaceunlessreplacedbyaschool-approved keyboardcase

● AppleCare+coversuptotworepairsperyear;familiesareresponsibleforadditionalrepairs

● TheschoolisnotresponsibleforlossofstudentfilesifaniPadmustberestored

UsageRules

● iPadsareforcurriculum-basedinstructiononly Allusemustsupportlearningandmustnot disrupttheclassroom

● Soundmustbemutedinclassunlessateachergivespermission Headphonesmaybeusedonly withpermissionandatvolumesthatdonotdisturbothers

● Backgrounds/screensaversmustbeschoolappropriate

● Music,games,apps,andcontentmustbeappropriateandsubjecttoteacherapproval

● StudentsmaynotlendtheiriPadtoothers Founddevicesmustbereturnedtotheoffice

● Atalltimes,iPadsmustbeeither:

1 Onthestudent’sperson,or

2 Lockedinthestudent’sschoollocker iPadsmaynotbeleftunattended,broughttogymclass,orstoredinathleticlockers

Apps&Settings

● Allschool-installedsoftware,apps,andprofilesmustremainontheiPad Fromtimetotime,the schoolmayaddorremoveappsasneeded

● Studentsmaynot:

○ UpgradeiOSunlessdirectedbytechnologystaff.

○ Altersystemsettings,removerestrictions,orattemptto“jailbreak”devices

○ Removetheschool’sMobileDeviceManagement(MDM)system

● DeviceswillbemonitoredthroughMDMtoensurecompliance

Internet&AcceptableUse

● Studentsmayonlyaccesstheinternetthroughtheschool’swirelessnetwork,whichprovides firewallandfilteringprotection.

● Attemptstobypasssecurity(VPNs,hotspots,adapters,orotherdevices)areprohibited.

● Internetusemustsupportresearch,collaboration,andeducationinlinewithIonaPrep’smission.

● Accessing,transmitting,orstoringinappropriate,obscene,threatening,orcopyrightedmaterial isprohibited.

● Allinternetuseismonitored,andviolationswillbeinvestigated.

Cameras&Recording

● iPadsareequippedwithcamerasandvideo.Useispermittedonlyforeducationalpurposes,such asproject-basedassignments,accuratenote-taking,ordigitalsubmissions.

● Unauthorizedaudioorvideorecordingofindividualsorclassesisstrictlyprohibited.Posting recordingswithoutpermissionmayresultinsuspensionorexpulsion.

Search&Inspection

IonaPrepreservestherighttoinspectanyschool-issuediPadorpersonaldeviceifthereisreasonable suspicionofaviolationofschoolpolicyorlaw.Devicesmaybesearchedinaccordancewithapplicable lawsandwillbereturnedoncenolongerrequiredforinvestigation.

Students are not allowed to take pictures/videos of staff and/or students without expressed permission by those individuals All pictures/videos taken must be school appropriate Any violation of this directive will result in disciplinary measures.

● Students will use iPads during test administration at the teacher's discretion. When permitted by school rules, students may use iPads before and after school, during lunch breaks, during after-school activities, and at school-related functions. iPads maybeusedwhileridingtoandfrom school on a school bus or a school-sponsored activityatthediscretionofthebusdriver,classroom teacher,orsponsor/advisor/coach.

LoaneriPads:

Forgetting an iPad or not having a working iPad will not be an excuse for notparticipatinginclassornot completing assignments. Loaner iPads will not be available to students who forgot to bring their iPad to schoolorfailedtochargetheiriPad

● iPad Undergoing Repair Loaner iPads may be issued to students when the assignediPadhasbeen sentinforrepair.Theycanbeacquiredattheschoolofficeandsignedoutbythestudent.

● Reminder: Charging your iPad - Students are responsible for ensuring that theiriPadsarecharged and ready for school each day. It is recommended to charge the iPad at home each evening and bringthechargertoschooleachday.

Privileges:

● The use of the internet and iPadisaprivilege,andinappropriateusewillresultinacancellationof those privileges. Each student who receives an account will be part of a discussion with an Iona Preparatoryfacultymemberpertainingtotheproperuseoftheinternet

● The Iona PrepAdministrationwilldeemwhatisinappropriateuse,andtheirdecisionisfinal.Also, the administration may close an account at any time. The faculty andthestaffofIonaPreparatory mayrequesttheadministrationtodeny,revokeorsuspendspecificuseraccounts

● Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy the device or data of another user, internet, or any agencies or other networks that are connected to the internet. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploadingorcreationof computer viruses, attempts at gaining unauthorized access or changing online materials without permission.

● Cases of gross internet misuse will be referred to theDeanofStudents Thefinaldeterminationof what constitutes a violation of this policy is the responsibilityoftheIonaPrepAdministrationand theChiefTechnologyOfficer.

AcceptableUse&DigitalCitizenship

NetworkEtiquette

● Bepolite;abusive,threatening,orharassingmessagesareprohibited.

● Cyberbullyingofanykindwillnotbetolerated.

● Useappropriatelanguage;vulgar,obscene,oroffensivecontentisforbidden. Donotrevealpersonaladdressesorphonenumbers.

● Donotshareschoolaccountcredentialswithothers. Donotdisruptorinterferewiththeuseofthenetworkbyothers. Studentswillreceiveguidanceonappropriateonlinebehaviorthroughcounselingandtechnology classes.

Email

● Studentsmustusetheirschool-issuedemailaccountforallcommunicationwithadministrators, teachers,coaches,andstaff

● Emailmustberelatedtoschoolactivities,classes,orapprovedorganizations

● Inappropriatecontent(images,videos,audiofiles)isprohibited

● Cyberbullyingorharassmentviaemailisgroundsfordisciplinaryaction

● Emailisnotprivate;schoolstaffhaveaccessandillegalactivitieswillbereportedtoauthorities

NetworkMonitoring

● Allnetworktrafficissubjecttomonitoring.Theschoolmayview,copy,andstoreinformation aboutemail,internetuse,files,andcommunicationswithoutnotice.

● Theschoolreservestherighttodiscloseelectronicinformationtoappropriateauthoritieswhen necessary.

NetworkSecurity

● Securityisahighpriority.Reportpotentialproblemsimmediatelytoateacheroradministrator;do notdemonstratethemtoothers.

● Donotattempttoaccessanotheruser’saccount.Unauthorizedaccesswillresultinlossof privileges.

● Anyuseridentifiedasasecurityriskmaybedeniedaccesstothenetwork.

● Despitefiltering,inappropriatematerialmayappear.Studentsmustreportsuchmaterialtoa teacherimmediately.

Disclaimer

Iona Preparatory makes no warranties of anykindregardinginternetservice.Theschoolisnotresponsible for loss of data, delays, service interruptions, or the accuracy/quality of information obtained through the network.Useofinformationfoundonlineisatthestudent’sownrisk.

INSURANCE–INJURYREPORTING

All full-time registeredIonaPrepstudentsarecoveredbytheChristianBrothersServicesStudentAccident Plan. The plan is an “Excess Plan” over other valid medical coverage. Medical bills must first be submitted to the family’s primary insurance company. TheStudentAccidentPlanisdesignedtoreimburse parents/guardians for out-of-pocket expenses incurred from hospital, physician, and other medically necessaryeligibleexpensesasaresultofanaccident Thisinsuranceprovidescoverageforstudentsinjured inschoolorduringschoolactivities

Treatment must begin within 30 days of the accident with a licensed physician All medical and dental expenses are reimbursable only if incurred within 104 weeks from the date of injury All bills must be submitted to Christian Brothers Services within 180 days of treatment. Please contact theBusinessOffice formoredetailedinformationoncoveragelimitationsandexclusions.

Procedure

Failure to follow the procedure may result in loss of coverage. If a student is injured in school or at a school-relatedactivity,hemust:

1. Immediatelyreporttheinjurytohisteacher,coach,trainer,ormoderator.Thestaffmemberwill thencompleteaStudentIncidentReport,whichmustbereviewedandsignedbyeithertheAthletic Director,DeanofStudents,orPrincipal.

2. ObtainfromtheBusinessOffice,withinfivedaysoftheinjury,theStudentAccidentNotification ofInjuryClaimForm,completedbytheschool.Asectionofthisformmustalsobecompletedby thestudent’sparent/guardian.

3. SubmitthecompletedformtotheaddresslistedontheformfortheChristianBrothersServices StudentAccidentPlan.

4. Sendallrelateditemizedmedicalbills,ExplanationsofBenefits,ordeniallettersforservicesnot coveredbyprivatemedicalinsurancetotheaddresslistedontheform.

Note: It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure the completed form is submitted to Christian Brothers Services in a timely manner to avoid loss of coverage

For safety purposes, video and/or audio equipment may be used to monitor student behavior in common areas of the campus. Students will notbeinformedwhenmonitoringistakingplace.TheDeanofStudents or Principal will routinely review recordings anddocumentmisconduct Disciplinewillbeadministeredin accordancewiththeStudentCodeofConduct

CONTACTINFORMATIONANDTELEPHONEEXTENSIONS

Forcommunicationwiththeschool,pleaseusethefollowingtelephonenumbers:

SchoolPhone:(914)632-0714

SchoolFax:(914)632-9760

AllattendancecallsshouldbeplaceddirectlytotheAttendanceOfficeat(914)600-6183

President

Bro.ThomasLeto (914)600-6153

Principal Dr AnthonyCasella (914)600-6166

DeanofStudents

DeanofAcademics

AssociateDean

Admissions

SchoolCounseling

Athletics

CampusMinistry

Technology

Health

BusinessOffice

Advancement

Alumni

Facilities

Mrs.TerriMaraglino (914)600-6165

Mr ChristopherScarella (914)600-6162

Mr.SeanDebiase (914)600-6264

Mr.JosephCasarella (914)600-6215

Ms CarmelaFava-Gabriel (914)600-6161

Mr.RyanMahoney (914)600-6180

Ms AliceSmyth (914)600-6155

Mr.JosephBlanco (914)600-6184

Mrs.TaraFreeman (914)600-6164

Mr ThomasCunningham (914)600-6178

Mr.MarkHogan (914)600-6158

Mrs AmyParise (914)600-6182

Mr.ChadSomerville (914)600-6167

Please note: The Iona Preparatory School website (www.ionaprep.org) contains the emailaddressesofall facultyandadministration Pleaserefertothewebsiteforadditionalcontactinformation