Malvern Prep Quick Guide 2023-2024

2023-2024

Quick Guide FOR MALVERN FAMILIES

AN INDEPENDENT AUGUSTINIAN SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN IN GRADES SIX THROUGH TWELVE

Welcome to Malvern Prep

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Dear Malvern Families,

It is my pleasure to welcome you and your son(s) to the 2023-24 Academic Year at Malvern Prep!

Whether you are a new or returning family, I want to thank you on behalf of the faculty and staff for your partnership. This journey is not complete without you. We are grateful that you have selected Malvern Prep for your son’s education and we look forward to guiding him as he takes pivotal steps toward becoming a young adult.

As we journey together, you will hear us reference our Core Values of Truth, Unity, and Love. These values are present in all areas of student life from Academics and Arts to Christian Service and Athletics. All of us are on a path to continuing to grow personally, intellectually, and spiritually at Malvern.

The information contained in this Guide will help you to learn more about our school community and answer some Frequently Asked Questions we often hear from families.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I am happy to hear and respond to them.

Best,

Mr. Patrick Sillup Head of School 484-595-5224 / psillup@malvernprep.org

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The History of Malvern Prep

Malvern Prep is the direct continuation of the academy program founded in 1842 by the Augustinians as the “preparatory” school for what is now Villanova University.

The Augustinian community purchased the farm called Belle-Aire in January 1842, to establish a college and monastery under the patronage of St. Thomas of Villanova. The original academy building, built in 1848, is now called Alumni Hall and stands just behind the Chapel at Villanova.

As the school grew and modern education began to take its present form, a distinction grew between the “academy boys,” the “college boys,” and the “seminarians.” In 1901, the academy was named “St. Nicholas of Tolentine Academy,” and in 1922,

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the college program was expanded. The decision was made to remove the academy program from the college campus. About the same time, the Rosengarten family of Malvern planned to sell part of its holdings located on Warren Avenue and Paoli Pike. Thus in 1922, because of the Augustinian need and the availability of 143 acres in historic Chester County, the academy relocated to become Malvern Preparatory School.

Although only two buildings on the Rosengarten estate could be used for school purposes, Austin

Our Mission

Hall (original farmhouse) and the St. Augustine Friary (farm building), they were more than ample in providing classroom and living space for the predominantly boarding student body of 19 and the original faculty of three Augustinians and a layman. In the intervening years, the original buildings were supplemented.

Embracing its earliest roots, Malvern Prep regards 1842 as its founding year and features it on the school seal. Malvern Prep celebrated its 175th anniversary during the 2016-2017 school year. In 2022-2023, Malvern celebrated the centennial celebration of its history at its present location in Chester County.

An Augustinian School, Catholic, and Independent, Living the Augustinian spirit of Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas.

TRUTH Malvern is dedicated to the pursuit of Truth through academic excellence and the growth of each of its students, so that he is prepared fully for college and for a life of integrity and courageous leadership.

UNITY Seeking oneness of mind and heart in the journey toward God, Malvern strives to build a diverse community in which a caring faculty works with parents and students to instill in everyone a personal responsibility for the common good.

LOVE Inspired by Christ, the Malvern Tradition invites each individual to grow and give in a family distinguished by respect, challenge, service, and exceptional love.

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Contact Information Malvern Preparatory School 418 S. Warren Avenue Malvern, PA 19355 484-595-1100 information@malvernprep.org Admissions: admissions@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1173 Alumni Relations: alumni@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1103 Associate Head of School: ralgeo@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1131 Athletics: athletics@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1141 Business Office: tcaniglia@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1120 Counseling: counseling@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1136 Development: development@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1110

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Head of School: psillup@malvernprep.org • 484-595-5224 Inclusivity & Belonging: dsuber@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1102 Marketing & Communications: communications@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1117 Mission & Ministry: wgabriel@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1190 Nurse: lhansen@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1160 Safety & Security: slestrange@malvernprep.org • 484-595-5775 Technology: technology@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1649 Transportation: tdougherty@malvernprep.org • 484-595-1151

Important Dates 2023-2024 School Calendar

2023

2024

August 21

Faculty Return to Campus

August 22

Faculty & Staff Day of Service

August 23-25

Faculty & Staff In-service Days

August 28

First Day of School, Orientation & Opening Mass

September 1-4

Labor Day Weekend - No Classes/Campus Closed

September 5

Classes resume

October 9

Indigenous Peoples Day - No Classes/Campus Closed

October 14

Homecoming & Open House

October 27

Term 1 Ends

October 30-31

No Classes - Faculty & Staff In-service Day

November 1

Term 2 Begins

November 20 & 21

Virtual Class Days

November 22-26

Thanksgiving Break - No Classes/Campus Closed

December 15

½ day - Classes dismissed at noon for Christmas Break

December 18-January 2

Christmas Break - No Classes/Campus Closed

January 3

Classes resume

January 15

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No Classes/Campus Closed

January 19

2nd Term Ends

January 22-23

No Classes - Faculty/Staff In-service Day

January 24

3rd Term begins

February 16-19

Winter Break - No Classes/Campus Closed

February 20

Classes resume

March 22

Term 3 Ends

March 25-April 1

Easter Break - No Classes/Campus Closed

April 2

Classes resume - 4th Term begins

April 12

No Classes - Faculty & Staff In-service Day

May 23

Last Day for Seniors

May 24-27

Memorial Day Weekend - No Classes/Campus Closed

May 30

4th Term Ends

May 31

½ day - Last Day of School for Grades 6-11 - Celebration Day

June 4

Graduation - 10 am

June 5, 6 & 7

Faculty & Staff In-service Day

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Community Standards Student Expectations Students are held to a high standard of accountability to the school’s mission and its policies and procedures. These will aid each student in instilling how to live a life of integrity and personal responsibility for the common good. It is the understanding of the school that, at times, adolescents may exercise poor judgment. Students should foster responsible behavior by conducting their daily actions according to the virtues of Truth, Unity, and Love.

• To act Truthfully is to discern between “right” and “wrong” when making decisions in all aspects of life.

• To act in Unity is to consider how actions may affect both oneself and the community and to always regard the health and safety of others.

• To act in Love is to respect and care for oneself and the community.

Behavioral Expectations Outside of School and School Sponsored Events Students are expected to make a conscious effort to exhibit responsible behavior at all times, both on and off campus. Deference and respect are to be shown to all administration, faculty, staff, parents, volunteers, guests, friends, alumni, and to fellow students. This same respect must also be shown to faculty, parents, and students from other schools at all times, including sporting, extracurricular events, and/or with posting information on the internet. Any behavior or action which occurs off-campus and violates the law and/or results in a material or substantial disruption at school, an unsafe school environment, and/or which adversely affects the reputation of the school, may result in severe disciplinary action by the school.

Leadership Advisory Council In order to offer students a voice in the administration of justice at the school and have a seat at the table in crafting policy and procedure, students may participate in the Leadership Advisory Council. The Leadership Advisory Council is comprised of 11 students and the Student Academy Leader Team who meet regularly to examine and discuss disciplinary changes, address student body concerns, and offer feedback regarding student behavior on campus. They will work closely with the Head of Student Leadership with their recommendations.

The Upper School Leadership Advisory Council (LAC) will be composed of five Seniors, four Juniors, two Sophomores, and will be mentored by the Student Academy Leader Team. These students will be nominated by the Faculty at the beginning of the year, and will participate in an application process.

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General Information

Family Outreach Coordinator

Campus Dining Services

The Family Outreach Coordinator serves as the main point of contact for new families as they become orientated to the Malvern Prep Community. Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Dougherty with any questions!

Our Food and Allergy Policy All foods prepared by the Dining Services team will not knowingly contain Peanuts/Tree Nuts and/ or Peanut/Tree Nut products. Some products may be purchased from factories where Peanuts/ Tree Nuts and/or Peanut/Tree Nut products have been produced. All items offered in the cafeteria containing Egg, Gluten, Dairy, Fish, Shellfish and/or Soy will be published and displayed.

Contact: Mrs. Diane Dougherty, ddougherty@malvernprep.org, 484-595-1127

Campus Store The Campus Store, located in O’Neill Sports Center, is a convenient place to pick up all things necessary and fun. From school supplies to a full array of Malvern clothing, accessories, keepsakes, and Friar merchandise, there is something for everyone!

Students may use their Student Debit Account to make purchases in the Campus Store.

Contact: Mrs. Amy Detwiler, Campus Store Manager, adetwiler@malvernprep.org, 610-484-1125

Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement weather, parents/ guardians and students will be notified via text alert and email. Please follow your school district as they may dismiss early or cancel busing on days of inclement weather, even though Malvern may remain open.

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Student Accounts All Malvern Prep Students are automatically assigned a Student Debit Account and Personal Identification Number (PIN) which they can use to make purchases in the Dining Hall and the Campus Store.

Deposits to the students’ accounts can be made directly at the registers in the Dining Hall with cash or check only. Parents have the option to access their son's account via MyKidsSpending.com, an online service that allows parents to deposit money to their account and review account activity.

Contact: Mr. Thomas Gray, Director of Dining Services, tgray@malvernprep.org, 484-595-1175

Technology Campus Technology MyMalvern

delivered immediately.

• Messages of a non-urgent nature will be delivered as needed.

MyMalvern is our internal system for students, parents, faculty, and staff. You can check grades, homework, view important reminders, sign and submit forms, and more. As your son prepares to start at Malvern, a number of Back to School forms will need to be completed. The forms can be found in "Resources" when you log into MyMalvern. Once in "Resources", click on the Magnus Health tile.

You will be taken to your son's health portal which houses back to school and health forms.

Social Media Expectations Interacting online with fellow students, alumni, teachers, parents and other community members is no different than interacting with these individuals or groups face-to-face. Students are encouraged to maintain the respect, dignity, prudence, and humility reflected in our Mission in all of their social media communications. Examples of popular social media websites include, but are not limited to, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.

To access MyMalvern, visit our website and click on “MyMalvern” in the lower right-hand corner of the home page. You will be prompted to log in.

Enter the username/password you created during the admissions process. If you are having trouble logging in please use the “forget login link” to recover your username or password.

Represent Malvern with Care Images/photos taken and posted that may cause harm to the school will not be tolerated, such as postings that contain malicious, obscene, threatening or intimidating messages, information, or comments.

Malvern Technology is unable to reset passwords.

Parents/Guardians must use the following link to reset their password: https://signin.blackbaud.com/ signin/.

Note: If you are using a Gmail account for MyMalvern, you can click “sign in with Google” which will allow you to use your Google/Gmail account as a login. Finally, you will receive an email to your email address on record to confirm your account when signing up using Blackbaud ID. Going forward you will use your email and updated password to sign in or a Google account if applicable.

Use of Electronic Devices During the School Day Cell phone use throughout the day will be at the discretion of faculty/staff. At no time are students permitted to disrupt any academic class with their phone use.

• Parents who need to contact their son should contact the Main Office at 484-595-1100 or their son’s Student Academy Leader.

• Messages pertaining to an emergency will be

As a Catholic, Augustinian Institution, Malvern Prep does not align itself with activist groups/ organizations, or political parties/organizations.

Postings that create the appearance that Malvern Prep is connected to, endorses, or supports any such movements, groups, or organizations, or that seek support for such movements, groups, or organizations from the Malvern Prep community, are prohibited.

The School considers discretion in social media activities a very serious matter. Violation of this policy may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion.

Students, faculty, and staff on campus can stop by the Technology Offices, located on the bottom floor of Tolentine Hall, for help. The staff is available to help parents with any questions they may have as well.

Please feel free to contact the Technology Department at any time by calling 484-595-1649 or emailing technology@malvernprep.org.

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Academic Teams The Academic Teams at Malvern are constructed using an Academy model. Each grade level is led by a Faculty Academy Leader (FAL) and Student Academy Leader (SAL).

A Faculty Academy Leader’s first priority is to know, coach, and evaluate reporting Faculty members through our growth and development process. In partnership with the Student Academy Leader, Faculty Academy Leaders also guide their respective teams to create and influence gradewide experiences, and activate appropriate student support resources throughout the academic year.

Because Faculty Academy Leaders are a part of a larger Academic Leadership Team, they also have the opportunity to influence school-wide policies and decisions. In short, this person becomes an important part of the academic engine at Malvern Prep.

The Student Academy Leader works in partnership with the Faculty Academy Leader and closely with their respective Academy Teams by providing

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proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the students’ academic achievement, personal, and social development. This individual works cooperatively with their respective academy teams, counselors, students, and parents towards achieving a positive school climate - embracing Malvern’s mission and culture.

Grade

Faculty Academy Leader

Student Academy Leader

Middle School

Lori Trexler ltrexler@malvernprep.org 484-595-3543

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Susan Giordani sgiordani@malvernprep.org 484-595-3507

Jeff Carroll jcarroll@malvernprep.org 484-595-1158

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Myles Huf mhuf@malvernprep.org 484-325-2195

Matt McDonald mmcdonald@malvernprep.org 484-595-3560

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Jason Sammartino jsammartino@malvernprep.org 484-595-3586

Dante Coles dcoles@malvernprep.org 484-595-3588

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Susie Berlacher sberlacher@malvernprep.org 484-325-5156

Tim Dougherty tdougherty@malvernprep.org 484-595-1150

Tony DelPizzo adelpizzo@malvernprep.org 484-595-3536

Daily Schedule REGULAR SCHEDULE MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY

WEDNESDAY MASS SCHEDULE

8:00 - 8:35

Morning Block

8:00 - 8:35

Morning Block

8:35 - 8:50

Homeroom + Chapel

8:35 - 8:50

Homeroom

8:55 - 10:00

1st Period

8:55 - 9:45

1st Period

10:10 - 11:15

2nd Period

9:55 - 10:55

Mass

11:15 - 12:30

Community Block

11:00 - 11:50

2nd Period

12:30 - 1:35

3rd Period

11:50 - 1:00

Community Block

1:45 - 2:50

4th Period

1:00 - 1:50

3rd Period

2:50 - 3:30

Office Hours

2:00 - 2:50

4th Period

2:50 - 3:30

Office Hours

9th & 10th Grades - CB - 11:15-11:55 Lunch - 11:55 -12:25 (in Stewart Hall)

9th & 10th Grades - CB - 11:50-12:25 Lunch - 12:25 -12:55 (in Stewart Hall)

11th & 12th Grade - CB/Lunch - 11:15 - 12:25 (Grab & go from Stewart Hall and possible other places on campus; eat in designated areas)

11th & 12th Grade - CB/Lunch - 11:50 - 1:00 (Grab & go from Stewart Hall and possible other places on campus; eat in designated areas)

MS - Lunch - 11:15 - 11:45 (in Stewart Hall); Community Block - 11:45 - 12:25

MS - Lunch - 11:50 - 12:20 (in Stewart Hall); Community Block - 12:20 - 12:55

Attendance Policy

As a school, one of our top priorities is the safety of the students, faculty, and staff in our care. A critical aspect of safety and security is being able to account for all individuals on our campus, especially in the case of an emergency.

Parents/guardians should utilize the attendance form on our website if you need to report your son absent or report a late arrival/early dismissal.

All early pick-ups and late arrivals happen at the Welcome

a decision will be communicated as to whether students should prepare for a virtual class day or a non-class day.

Holding classes virtually allows our faculty and students to join classes from wherever they are, resulting in less missed class time.

In the event of a virtual class day, homeroom will begin at 8:35 a.m. Classes will end at 1:55 p.m., a result of shortened passing time and Community Block due to the online nature of the day. Students can log into MyMalvern to view their class schedule.

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Campus Closing vs. Virtual Days The need to close campus may arise due to inclement weather, loss of power, or any number of reasons. The decision to close campus is always made with the safety of our students, faculty, and staff in mind.

The Malvern Community will be notified of the need to close campus via text message and email. At that time

VIRTUAL DAY SCHEDULE TIME

DESCRIPTION

8:35 - 8:45 am

Homeroom + Reflection

8:50 - 9:55 am

1st Period

10:00 - 11:05 am

2nd Period

11:05 - 11:40 am

LUNCH

11:40 - 12:45 pm

3rd Period

12:50 - 1:55 pm

4th Period

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Campus Closed Due to Increased Absence As a school community, our goal is to provide in-person instruction delivering high-quality, engaging, and safe experience for your sons. The pandemic illustrated that there may be times the campus will need to close in the case of excessive absences due to illness. We are aware that any number of viruses, not limited solely to COVID, may challenge our ability to be on campus together.

We have created a scale that will be used to determine whether or not we can realize our goal of being in person/on campus.

Absence Thresholds

Campus Status

Schedule

After-school Activities

Reasoning

Proceed as scheduled

More than four classes in the CSI is difficult to manage. Stewart can absorb 1-2 additional sections, but after that, we are in need of additional space, and staff to be able to cover that space. Duffy and/or Amphitheater will serve as that space.

After-school activities proceed as scheduled: students participating in after school activities/ athletics are expected to be on campus for classes.

Our ability to effectively cover 10+ classes, which equates to roughly 360 students over the course of an academic day, is too difficult to manage given the space and human resources available.

Therefore, students will be welcomed to campus, with the ability to learn online in dedicated spaces throughout the day.

After-school activities/athletics are canceled.

Five calendar days allows the campus to rest and recover before returning to campus. Virtual classes will ensure that students are able to continue to progress towards curricular goals established each academic term.

Scenario 1

Faculty Absence is between 6-9

ampus Remains Open: C classes with faculty present are held in-person, classes with absent faculty will be held in open spaces across campus (CSI Lobby, Stewart Hall etc.) to accommodate asynchronous or virtual learning.

Full day schedule

Internal systems will be activated to cover additional spaces for asynchronous learning.

Scenario 2

Faculty Absence is 10 or greater

Campus Remains Open with ‘Hoteling’ approach: physical space will be provided for students to take classes virtually at Malvern Prep. Students also have the option to stay home and learn virtually.

Virtual day schedule: only students have the option to be on campus or virtual.

Scenario 3 25% of students absent or if Scenario 2 is extended for more than 2 consecutive days

Campus is closed for five calendar days.

Virtual day schedule: Students/faculty/staff to teach/work/learn virtually for five calendar days.

Note: If a critical mass of our Dining Hall is absent, we will be unable to safely prepare and serve food for 650 students. If this happens, parent/guardians will be notified and students are strongly encourage students to bring their own lunch to school. Malvern will only be able to provide non-perishable items and vending options.

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Transportation Car Drop-off / Pick-up Policies & Procedures • Students being dropped off and/or picked up by car must do so only at the designated areas. Students who have an early dismissal should be signed out and picked up at the Visitor Center.

• The St. Augustine Statue Circle and/or bus drop-off lanes located at the O‘Neill Center and Dougherty Hall cannot be used for student drop-off or pick-up at any time.

• It is important for parents who drop their son(s) off at school before 7:45 a.m. and/ or who pick up their son after 3:30 p.m. to understand that he may be unsupervised while on campus.

• The following areas on campus will be supervised in the morning - before 7:45 a.m.: Strength and Conditioning Center will be open for student use from 6:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m.

- Both the St. Augustine Center and Stewart Hall will be open beginning at 7:45 a.m.

• The following areas on campus will be supervised after school:

- Both the St. Augustine Center and the Strength & Conditioning Center will be open for all students from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

- These times may be subject to change.

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What if my school district is bussing, but Malvern has closed campus?

A: Please keep your son home. Due to the wide area that students travel from, there may be instances where we have closed campus but buses are still running Conversely, your school district may not be bussing while Malvern’s campus remains open. Students should not report to campus if the campus is closed.

If students rely on the bus for transportation and their school district is not bussing due to weather, that will be considered an excused absence if he cannot find alternate transportation.

Q: My school district has alerted that they will start bussing earlier but Malvern has not closed, should he stay at school?

A: In the event of impending weather, school districts may opt for an early dismissal. If your son relies on the bus, he will be excused from class.

Q: M y son is a student driver, when will he be dismissed if the weather deteriorates that day?

A: On days when the weather is forecasted to deteriorate

during that day, student drivers will be dismissed early, typically when we are notified of the first school district to request early dismissal. Families will be notified if/ when student drivers have been dismissed due to inclement weather.

Q: I f school closes early, can my son remain in the CSI until I pick him up?

A: After-school supervision in the CSI is also weather

dependent and may be closed earlier if there is a weather event or safety issue. We will communicate to all families as quickly as we can as to its availability.

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Health Services

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. When do I need to keep my son home from school?

A: If your son has experienced vomiting, diarrhea,

or a fever over 100 degrees in the past 24 hours, we ask that you keep him home from school for his protection as well as the other students. If your son has an undiagnosed skin rash or itchy, red, weepy eyes, please keep him home.

Q: What if my son does not feel well during the school day?

A: If your son does not feel well during the school

day, he should inform his teacher and then come to the Nurse’s office. If he goes home sick from school, a parent will be contacted and he will be dismissed from the Nurse’s Office and placed on the attendance list.

Q: If my son has a chronic condition, such as asthma or food allergies, what should I do?

A: If your son has asthma and/or a food allergy,

we ask that you update his online health record with that information. When you update

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The school employs a full-time nurse, a clinical psychologist, and Athletic Trainers to meet the health care needs of our students, faculty, and staff.

the online health record, you will be asked to upload the appropriate action plans. This will ensure that we will have the information needed if an emergency should occur.

Q: Is my son allowed to carry his EpiPen/ auvi Q and/or inhaler while at school?

A: Y es, your son can and should carry his own

emergency medication while at school. We will need a doctor's note stating this and all of this information is located online, in Magnus Health.

If you would also like to keep his emergency medications in the nurse's office, that is fine too.

Q: What if my son takes daily medication?

A: If your son needs medication during the school

day, a consent form will need to be filled out and uploaded to your son's online health record in Magnus Health. If the medication is over the counter, we will require a parent's signature. If the medication is a prescription, a physician's signature is also required. All medication will be locked in the nurse's office. The medication must be kept in the original container from the pharmacy. This form is located in the Magnus Health online health portal.

Q: What medical information or forms are needed for my son to attend school?

A: Based on the Pennsylvania Department of

Health, in order for your son to attend school, the following information is needed by August 1:

• A current physical examination for every student to attend school. This must be dated within one year from the start of the school year.

• Dental exams are required for all incoming 7th-grade students, as well as new students, also dated within one year of the start of the school year.

•P roof of immunizations must be up to date.

Incoming 7th-grade students must have one dose of MCV vaccine as well as the tdap vaccine. Incoming 12th-grade students must have their second dose of the MCV vaccine by the first day of school.

Q: What is Magnus Health?

A: M alvern Prep has partnered with Magnus Health

to facilitate communication about our health services. Magnus Health is a leading provider of electronic student health records (SHR) for independent schools. The SHR is an online solution for collecting, managing, and tracking student health information. This technology helps schools save time by streamlining communication with parents, reducing liability for school health professionals, and keeping schools prepared in the event of an emergency.

Q. My school district is on a 2-hour delay what does that mean for my son?

A: Because we have the ability to hold classes

virtually, Malvern will no longer open campus late and hold classes. Rather, students will sign in virtually for the day. If the campus is able to open later in the day, that may mean that clubs, events, or athletics will continue as planned.

Contacts: Ms. Lisa Hansen, Certified School Nurse, lhansen@malvernprep.org Dr. Dorothy Sayers, School Psychologist, dsayers@malvernprep.org Mr. William Mills Jr., Head Athletic Trainer, wmills@malvermnprep WELCOME TO MALVERN PREP / A Guide for Malvern Families

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Security & Dress Code Safety & Security The safety and security of the Malvern Prep community are of the highest priority for the school. Malvern Prep makes every attempt to ensure that its students, teachers, staff, parents, and visitors benefit from a safe environment.

I.D. Cards I.D. cards serve as “swipe cards” and offer access into locked school buildings, so keeping them with you at all times is essential. For security reasons, lost cards must be reported immediately to your son's Student Academy Leader. Replacing a lost card will cost $5.

Text Alert System Malvern Prep's Text Alert System allows us to send school closure or school emergency information to you quickly by text and, in some cases, by email and phone call as well. If you are not subscribed to the text alert system, please contact communications@malvernprep.org.

Visitor Check-In Procedure Between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. visitors to Malvern Prep are required to park their vehicle in the visitor parking lot and check-in at

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the Welcome Center. You must sign in and obtain a temporary visitor pass with the school receptionist.

Visitors who have not checked in will be directed to the school receptionist in the Welcome Center by school security or employees of the school.

Please note that the school is under video surveillance.

Restricted Areas On-Campus For Students During school hours (7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) no student is ever permitted to be in a building or classroom without faculty supervision.

When outside of the buildings, students must remain inside the Ring Road at all times, unless accompanied by a teacher, and are not permitted in parking lots. To prevent class disruptions, students should always observe silence in the hallways while classes are being conducted.

Gymnasiums may only be used if there is faculty supervision.

If you have any questions about security and safety at the school or require assistance, please contact Mr. Steve LeStrange, Director of Safety & Security at slestrange@malvernprep.org or 484-595-5775.

Dress Code The goal of Malvern Prep’s dress code is to instill pride, confidence, and unity in our students. A proper manner of dress signifies respect towards oneself and the academic community. This dress code should be simple to follow and flexible enough to allow individual expression. Additionally, we aim to prepare our boys for modern professional settings as well as formal occasions by requiring a more traditional dress code on Mass

Standard Dress Code

days and special events. Students are required to arrive at school neatly and properly dressed and clean-shaven with hair clean, neat and out of your face. Every student must report to his homeroom in their proper dress code. Uniform pieces can be purchased in the Campus Store or via B & E Sportswear www.malvernprep.org/malvern-parents/campus-store

Formal Dress Code

(most Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays)

(Wednesdays and other special occasions)

• Clean, closed-toed shoes or sneakers with socks • Dress pants • Belt • Key Card •A ny Malvern Prep polo shirt or a buttondown. Shirts must be tucked in

• Clean, closed-toe shoes or sneakers with socks • Dress pants • Belt • Key Card • Button-down dress shirt with Malvern tie • Blazer

Additions I n colder weather, students may wear any Malvern Prep-issued quarter-zip, sweatshirt or jacket, over their polo. MP colored (Navy, White, Gray) quarter-zips are also allowed, over the MP polo.

Additions In colder weather, students may wear any Malvern Prep-issued or MP colored (Navy, White, Gray) quarter-zips over their button-down shirt and under their blazer.

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Glossary BASH: B.A.S.H. is the acronym for "Building a Scholastic Heritage," and with this goal in mind, its success expands Malvern Prep's margin of excellence. B.A.S.H. was started in 1975 by Malvern's first president, Father David Duffy, and a group of determined parents, teachers, and alumni. It is Malvern's biggest social fundraiser with an emphasis on fun and it is celebrated with the entire Malvern community.

Brotherhood: The Malvern Brotherhood is something that needs to be experienced rather than defined. Malvern brothers express loyalty, hold each other accountable, pick each other up in times of sadness, and celebrate each other’s achievements.

Malvern brothers are truly brothers for life.

Christian Service: In addition to in-class opportunities for reflection on their social impact, all students will participate in the Christian Service Program. Christian Service is a concrete way to put faith into practice and is one of the hallmarks of a Malvern Prep education. Whether students are delivering hot meals to people experiencing homelessness or hosting a Christmas party for underprivileged children, these shared experiences help students put their faith into action and generate life-changing insights.

Core Values: Unitas (Unity, Community): Union with God and Others in the School Faith Community The Christian understanding of being one with one another is based on our common origin in creation

by God and re-creation in Christ. The relationships within the community are nourished by the oneness of Christ with each of us and His presence in the community.

Veritas (Truth): The Search for God through the Pursuit of Truth We are rooted in the truth about ourselves, we are aware that God is the source of all truth.

With faith and reason, like two great wings, we fly to Truth. Augustine insists that we are to “teach the truth in love.”

Caritas (Love): Union with God through Love The school community and relationships within it are a special place where this love finds expression.

More than any one word can express (be it love,

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concern devotion, compassion, caring), “Caritas” is that impulse of the Spirit of Jesus that is expressed in hundreds of kind and gracious ways. It is “active friendship” that encompasses both love of God and neighbor. It is when the head and heart move into action, often with sacrifice, for the good of another or a community.

Faculty Academy Leader (FAL): Faculty Academy Leaders guide their respective teams to create and influence grade-wide experiences, and activate appropriate student support resources throughout the academic year.

Fathers’ Club: The Malvern Prep Fathers' Club provides specialized opportunities throughout the year and promotes the community atmosphere of the school. All Malvern Dads are encouraged to participate in meetings and events throughout the year.

Friar: A Friar refers to the Augustinian priests on campus. It also serves as the mascot of our school.

A friar belongs to a religious order, a group within the Catholic church. The word friar developed in the thirteenth century from the Old French frere, "brother or friar." The Latin root is frater, or "brother."

Inter-Ac: Malvern is a member of the Inter-Academic Athletic (Inter-Ac) League and embraces the philosophy that competitive athletics programs strengthen the excellent academic tradition of its member schools. Additional Members (Boys) include: Episcopal Academy, Germantown Academy, The Haverford School, William Penn Charter School, and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy MECO Retreat: A hallmark of the Malvern experience, this retreat takes place during the 12thgrade year. MECO (Malvernians Encountering Christ in Others) is a long-standing tradition and reinforces the strong bonds of brotherhood among classmates.

Mothers’ Club: The Malvern Prep Mothers' Club provides specialized opportunities throughout the year and promotes the community atmosphere of the school. All Malvern Moms are encouraged to participate in meetings and events throughout the year. Some traditional events are the Merry Markets, Mother/Son Communion Mass & Breakfast, Mothers’ Club Flower Sale, and so many more!

MyMalvern: MyMalvern is our internal system for students, parents, faculty, and staff. Parents/ Guardians can check grades, homework, view important reminders, sign and submit forms, and more. You can find a link to log in to MyMalvern in the lower right corner of the Malvern website homepage.

Order of St. Augustine (O.S.A.): The Order of Saint Augustine includes some 2,800 Augustinians in 47 countries throughout the world. The Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova, founded in 1796, comprises the East Coast of the United States and international missions in Peru and Japan.

Peer-to-Peer Learning Center: The Learning Center provides support for both writing and math. Students become tutors for their peers. Students of all grades can be tutored either virtually or in person by fellow peers.

Quad: The Quad is the heart of Malvern’s campus.

Completed in 2020, the Quad serves as an outdoor meeting space, lunch space, and even outdoor classroom space. Most buildings on campus can be accessed from the Quad.

Ring Road: Ring Road is the colloquial name for the drive around campus. This “ring” is a one-way road that encircles the heart of campus, keeping in mind the safety of students.

St. Augustine: Augustine was a prolific writer, an accomplished preacher, a monastic leader, a theologian, pastor, contemplative, and mystic. None of these titles, though accurate, would please him, however, as much as the simple one he used to

describe himself: 'servant of God'. For whatever we achieve in life, whatever gifts and talents we have been given, are of little value unless they lead us, as they did Augustine, to know, love, and serve God ever more deeply. He died on August 28, 430 at almost 76 years of age, as North Africa was being invaded by the Vandals, and the Church there was being devastated. Feast Day: August 28 St. Monica: Mother of Saint Augustine. Augustine acknowledges that he was brought to faith in the Church through the prayers and tears of his saintly mother, Monica, who, in turn, was led to confident trust in God through the prayers she offered continually for her wayward son.

Feast Day: August 27 St. Rita: Rita is venerated today as The Peacemaker, not only for her courageous act of forgiveness at her husband's death, but also for the continuous, though futile, encouragement of her sons to follow her example, and the reconciliation of Paolo's family with that of his assassins. This latter was the great 'miraculous deed' that gained her acceptance into the convent. She is also known as the Saint of the Impossible for the many challenges she faced in life and the many graces she has obtained since death.

Feast Day: May 22 Student Academy Leader (SAL): This individual works cooperatively with their respective academy teams, counselors, students, and parents towards achieving a positive school climate - embracing Malvern’s mission and culture.

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