Student/Parent Handbook (2024-25)

Archbishop Molloy High School is a Catholic Marist school which adheres to and supports the teachings of the Catholic Church and all regulations set forth by the Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn.

Upon initial registration as a student at Archbishop Molloy High School the student and parents or legal guardians agree to be governed by the provisions of this Student-Parent Handbook. The Principal retains the right to amend the Student-Parent Handbook and parents will be given notification if changes are made.

Table Of Contents

Section 1: Catholic Marist Identity

Mission Statement

St. Marcellin Champagnat and the Marist Brothers

History of St. Ann’s Academy & Archbishop Molloy HS

Archbishop Molloy HS Crest

The Marist Pillars

Marks of a Molloy Student at Graduation

Recognition & Accreditation

School Motto

Section 2: Academic Policies

Course of Study

Academic Year

Grading & Reporting

Honors/AP Curve

Calculating Averages

End of Course Exams

Artificial Intelligence

Academic Honesty

Academic Probation

Section 3: Guidance

Role of a School Counselor

Personal/Academic Counseling

Student Well-Being

College Counseling

Peer Groups

SMILE

Section 4: School Policies

Attendance

Arrival/Dismissal

Homeroom

Lunch

Discipline

Student Behavioral Expectations

Detention

Probation

Suspension

Expulsion

Uniforms & Dress Code

Harassment

Incident Form

Keys & Fobs

Substance Abuse

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Summer School

Academic Dismissal

Dual Enrollment Courses

Advanced Placement Credit

Honor Rolls

Academic Awards Night

National Honor Society

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Transfer Credits

Scheduling & Registration for Classes

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Evacuation Drills

Technology Use

iPad Policy

Cell Phone Policy

Textbooks & Supplies

Safe Environment

Parental Rights and Duties

Communication with Parents

Emergency Closings

Tuition

Use of School Grounds

Pregnancy Policy

Student Records

Visitors

Section

School

Working

ID

Transit

Lockers

Lost

Library

Student

Retreat

Marist

Montagne

General

Privilege

Athletic

Athletics

Expectations

Athletic

Extracurricular

Catholic Marist Identity

Mission Statement

Archbishop Molloy High School is a Catholic Marist school which fosters an exemplary education in mind, body and spirit for a diverse college-bound population. Molloy offers a unique, challenging and comprehensive program of instruction, guidance and activities. Thus individuals recognize their own self-worth and develop a lifetime of Christian values, critical thinking, leadership skills and service to others.

St. Marcellin Champagnat & the Marist Brothers

Born in France in 1789, the year of the French Revolution, Marcellin Champagnat was to lead an extraordinary life and leave an even more extraordinary legacy. St. Marcellin dedicated his life to founding the Marist Brothers and establishing a way of life for his followers. St. Marcellin’s early life was simple and unspectacular. The region in which he grew up was badly affected by the turmoil of the French Revolution. His local community was rundown, materially poor, and opportunities for education were lacking. In 1813, St. Marcellin attended the major seminary in Lyon for his spiritual and theological formation as a priest. After his ordination as a priest on 2 July 1816, Marcellin was appointed curate to the parish of Lavalla-en-Gier.

Towards the end of 1816, St. Marcellin visited a young man – Jean Baptiste Montage – who was gravely ill. It distressed St. Marcellin that this desperate teenager was not only poor and uneducated, but also lacked any knowledge of religion and God. From this experience arose St. Marcellin’s fierce determination to act to redress the plight of the young people that Jean Baptiste represented. And thus, the idea developed to found an order of teaching Brothers who could work to better the lives of children affected by disadvantage and lack of opportunity.

On 2 January 1817, St. Marcellin encouraged two young men to join him in forming the nucleus of the

Marist Brothers. Others soon followed, and La Valla became the birthplace of the Marist Brothers. St. Marcellin’s enthusiasm for teaching and spreading the gospel motivated his Brothers. He lived among them, teaching them how to live as a religious community and how to care for and educate young people. His educational philosophy was simple: to educate children one must love them and love them equally.

So from the start, Marist schools became happy places with a friendly teaching atmosphere in which relationships among teachers and students were easy and open, with inclusiveness as the benchmark – everyone was welcomed and loved. This is what St. Marcellin referred to as “the family spirit” which, to this day, touches all who come under the influence of the Marist charism.

St. Marcellin was declared Venerable in 1920 by Pope Benedict XV, beatified by Pope Pius XII on 29 May 1955, and canonized by Pope John Paul II on 18 April, 1999.

St. Marcellin continued his work of establishing Marist communities over the next 20 years. On June 6, 1840, he succumbed to the effects of continuing ill health. At the time of his death, more than 320 young men had already chosen to follow his example and had become Marist Brothers. Within 20 years this number had grown to over 2000, and today nearly 4000 Marist Brothers and over 50,000 lay Marist educators continue to follow St. Marcellin’s dream, caring for and teaching students throughout the world. Molloy is proud to be part of St. Marcellin’s legacy.

Marcellin Champagnat was a man of simplicity, compassion, open-mindedness and trust in God and Mary, his Mother. His life is a witness to the truth that the actions of one man can make a difference. His legacy is the Marist charism which is the essence of the community at Archbishop Molloy High School–a family and an accepting place where all students, teachers, parents and administration work together for the common good.

“His educational philosophy was simple: to educate children one must love them and love them equally.”

History of St. Ann’s Academy & Archbishop Molloy High School

The story of Archbishop Molloy HS begins in 1891, when Br. Zephiriny of Lyons, France was asked to found the first Marist school in New York City. On September 15, 1892, St. Jean’s Parochial School opened its doors to the children of the parish at Lexington Avenue and 76th Street in Manhattan. By 1894, the Brothers purchased the building and Br. Zephiriny renamed it St. Ann’s Academy, in honor of the mother of Mary.

St. Ann’s flourished as an all boys grammar school and high school, known for academic excellence. The campus included dormitories for boarding students, as well as a library, auditorium, chapel, music room, recreation room, study hall, and eventually science labs and a typing room. After school, students found respite in various activities. Varsity sports included baseball, basketball, track and field, cross country, and swimming. The school’s close proximity to Central Park allowed it to become a stomping ground for Stanners as well. Clubs included the Philomathic Society, Drama, Music, and Blue & White Yearbook. In the early twentieth century, the academy published the St. Ann’s Monthly, which included school news and alumni notes. This publication was replaced by “The Stanner” newspaper in 1944.

In the mid-1950s, at the suggestion of Cardinal Spellman, the Marist Brothers announced that St. Ann’s would move to Queens. Archbishop Thomas E. Molloy offered the Brothers land he had purchased decades earlier with the condition that it be operated as a Catholic High School in the Brooklyn Diocese. The Brothers accepted the offer and began to phase out their grammar school in preparation for the move.

The Brothers broke ground on the present school building in 1956. However during construction, Archbishop Molloy passed away unexpectedly. The Brothers were granted permission by the late Archbishop’s successor, Bishop Brian J. McEntegart, to rename the school in his predecessor’s honor. In September 1957, St. Ann’s reopened in Briarwood as Archbishop Molloy High School.

Upon its opening, Molloy featured a nearly identical faculty to that which served at St. Ann’s, and many students also made the transition. Many of the traditions at St. Ann’s carried over as well. Students were still referred to as Stanners, and the Stanner newspaper and Blue & White Yearbook remained essential activities.

The Beehive became an integral part of Molloy’s crest. Our motto, Non Scholae Sed Vitae, “Not for School but for Life,” made the move to Molloy as well. Many traditions were born in the decades before the new millennium, including SMILE (1965), International Day (1980), the Stanner Golf Classic (1987), the Fun Run (1988), and Walkathon (1995). Dramatic theater and the sciences also received a boost after the opening of the Ralph DeChiaro Center in 1987.

After 107 years of educating only boys, the Marist Brothers announced that Molloy would welcome girls for the first time beginning in September 2000. In turn, the school made plans to significantly upgrade its campus, including renovating restrooms and locker rooms, and building a second gym for new girls’ sports. In the years since, young women at Molloy have become leaders in academics, athletics, after school clubs, and service projects. Their presence has helped Molloy continue to thrive as a top tier learning institution. Furthermore, our young alumnae have already begun to impact our world,

pursuing prominent careers in law, finance, healthcare, science and medical research, engineering, public service, the military, entertainment, and much more.

Molloy has seen plenty of change since its early days of coeducation. Over the past 23 years, a great deal of effort has been dedicated to upgrading our campus into a modern learning environment. A new chemistry lab was christened in 2008, and subsequent renovations have completely transformed facilities such as the William J. Murphy Library (2011), Jack Curran Gymnasium (2013), Student Cafeteria (2014), Chapel (2014), Main Entrance and Lobby (2016), Main Street Path and Memorial Garden (2017), and Strength and Conditioning Center (2017). Other facilities have been created to meet the needs of today’s students. These include our Dance Studio (2013), revamped Computer Science Lab (2016), IT Center (2017), and Video Broadcast Studio (2017).

In addition to upgrading its physical campus, Molloy has equipped itself with state-of-the-art technology to bolster an already rigorous curriculum. Every student and teacher now utilizes an iPad and all 54 classrooms feature the newest SMART Boards with 4K resolution and hi-def cameras. The Video Broadcast Club livestreams morning announcements from its studio to every homeroom. Our students delve deeply into computer science research and engineering with the help of an Ultimaker 3D Printer, AutoCAD software, and MakeyMakey kits.

Despite many changes over the past 130 years, much connects present day Molloy to our rich past. Students are still taught in the Marist tradition and embrace opportunities to tutor in Harlem and Briarwood Shelter or travel abroad with the St. Marcellin Champagnat Service Society to help marginalized populations. School Spirit is arguably at an all-time high, with few afternoons free of student-driven events. Stanners can still be found crowding the Jack Curran Gym for triple headers or cheering for any of our 44 athletic teams. Academic standards remain high, with 100% of graduates attending college. Many of our faculty have served at Molloy for decades, and many are our own alumni. All of them are leaders who work to educate the whole child. The young Stanners of today quickly come to know our family spirit and that our motto, Non Scholae Sed Vitae, will continue to guide them well beyond their four years of high school. Today, Molloy is a bustling, ever-evolving, great place to be.

In the mid-1950s, at the suggestion of Cardinal Spellman, the Marist Brothers announced that St. Ann’s would move to Queens.

Archbishop Molloy High School Crest

Originally designed in 1957, the Archbishop Molloy High School Crest connects us to our Marist roots and reminds us of our history as St. Ann’s Academy:

The Marist “M”

The Marist “M” is a symbol of our commitment to the Marist Brothers’ mission to make “Jesus Christ known and loved.”

The Beehive

The Beehive represents the sense of activity, family, and community at Molloy.

1892

1892 is the year Brother Zephiriny founded St. Ann’s Academy in NYC.

The Rampant Lion

The Rampant Lion is a symbol taken from Archbishop Molloy’s coat of arms. For Molloy HS, it is a reminder of the excellence that we foster in all Stanners.

Non scholae sed vitae

Non scholae sed vitae is our school motto, it translates as Not for school but for life.

1957

1957 is the year Molloy was established in Queens.

Marist Pillars

The Five Pillars of Marist Identity were introduced by the Marist Province of the United States in 2015 as ideals to which all Marists, students and adults alike, should commit. At Molloy, we are dedicated to teaching and living these Five Pillars:

01 Presence

Caring for each other, seeking relationships founded on love, being attentive and welcoming with a sense of openness.

02 Simplicity

Being straightforward and genuine, humble and modest, ‘doing good quietly’.

Family Spirit

Relating to each other as members of a loving family, building community, offering warm acceptance and belonging, sharing our successes and failures, setting clear standards of honesty, mutual respect, and tolerance.

05 In the Way of Mary

Seeing Mary as a perfect model for our being Marist, tender, strong, constant in faith, and open to God’s calling us to our own journey of discipleship.

Being generous of heart, constant and persevering in our daily work, confident and visionary, decisive in meeting the needs of our community, and encouraging of one another as we discover the dignity of our work with young people.

Marks of a Molloy Student at Graduation

The Marist Brothers follow in the footsteps of Saint Marcellin Champagnat and teach the love and compassion of Jesus Christ through the complete education of young men and women. We take a journey with our students as they grow to become people rooted in faith and Marist values. As they walk with us they develop into good Christians and good citizens, accepting faith as an important part of their culture.

These are the Marks of a Molloy Student at Graduation:

Faith Filled Disciples

Archbishop Molloy students form a strong connection with God and personal relationship with Jesus, Mary, and St. Marcellin Champagnat. Through community, prayer and faith in God, students put others’ needs before their own while being prepared to meet the challenges they will face in their own lives.

Archbishop Molloy students, recognizing Mary as their model and companion, become confident witnesses to God’s love in their lives, enabling them to see Christ in others, to live simply, morally and with integrity while respecting all of life and creation.

Archbishop Molloy students grow in their understanding of the Catholic faith as it relates to their everyday social lives. They stand shoulder to shoulder with compassion for the least favored in our society. They make good decisions and aspire to do the right thing.

Archbishop Molloy students understand that they were created by God as individuals with unique gifts and talents. Through their Baptism, Archbishop Molloy students are called by God to share their talents, their faith, and their spirit with the Church and the Catholic community.

Archbishop Molloy students share a family spirit which celebrates and welcomes all people as members of one global family created by God.

Recognition & Accreditation Motto

Archbishop Molloy High School has been recognized as an Exemplary School by the Federal Department of Education (1994) and as an Outstanding American High School by U.S. News & World Report (1999) and a Top STEM High School by Newsweek (2019). In 2009, Molloy received the Parents’ Choice Award based on academic performance, parental involvement, school spirit, and the school’s commitment to its mission. In 2011, Molloy was awarded “Special Citation for an Outstanding Parochial Education” by The Blackboard Awards. This award acknowledges Molloy as an institution where “a vibrant, caring and challenging learning community has been created.” Molloy is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is also a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.

Our school’s motto “Non Scholae Sed Vitae” was introduced by Br. Zephiriny in 1892 and translates to “Not for School but for Life.” It speaks to the Marist educational philosophy of educating the whole child and understanding that true education is not simply a means to an end, but a transformative process that assists a person in reaching his or her full human potential.

“Not for school but for life ”

Academic Policies Course of Study

To be awarded a diploma from Archbishop Molloy High School, students must successfully complete the following 25 academic credits:

Religion 2.0

English 4.0

Social Studies 4.0

Mathematics 3.0

Science 3.0

World Language 3.0

0.5

1.0

2.0

Electives 2.0

Religion: .5 credits required during each of four years

English: 1.0 credits required during each of four years

Social Studies : 1.0 credits required during each of four years

Mathematics: 1.0 credits required during each of the first three years of study. Electives are available during senior year.

Science: 1.0 credits required during each of the first three years of study. Electives are available during senior year.

World Language: 1.0 credits required during each of the first three years of study. Electives are available during senior year.

Computer Science: .5 credits required during freshman year. Electives are available for the following three years of study.

Fine Arts: .5 credits in Music required during one semester freshmen year and .5 credits in Art required during one semester sophomore year. Electives available during the following two years of study.

Health Education: .5 credits required during one semester sophomore year.

Physical Education: .5 credits required during freshmen and junior year. 1.0 credits required during sophomore year.

Electives: students must take at least 2.0 credits of electives beginning their junior year. Please see the course catalog for options.

Freshmen and sophomore students carry a minimum of 7.0 credits per year. Junior students carry a minimum of 6.0 credits. Senior students are required to carry a minimum of 5.0 credits.

While the school encourages students to take outside enrichment courses, such courses do not replace courses or credits needed for graduation. At the discretion of the administration and with their written permission, credit may be given for course work completed at another school or in summer school.

Students who meet the requirements for an Archbishop Molloy High School Diploma are eligible for a NYS Regents Diploma. All students must receive a minimum score of 65 on the NYS Regents Exams in Algebra 1, Comprehensive English, Global History & Geography, Living Environment, and US History & Government unless otherwise mandated by NYS.

To be considered for an Advanced Regents Diploma, students must pass additional Regents exams in both Geometry and Algebra 2 and one additional Regents exam in either Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science. Students who pass all Regents exams with a minimum score of 90 will receive an Honors designation.

Physical Education is mandated by state law and participation is compulsory. If a child cannot participate due to illness, injury, or physical disability, documentation from a doctor must be on file with the school nurse.

The Academic Year

The Academic year is divided into two semesters, Fall and Spring. Each semester is further divided into two marking periods. A one credit course will begin in the Fall semester and continue through the Spring semester, running all four marking periods. A half credit course can begin in either semester but will run for only two marking periods.

Seniors typically end the school year in mid May as they prepare for Graduation. Senior elective courses will

Grading and Reporting

All academic courses are graded on a 100 point scale. The minimum passing grade for these courses is 70%.

Courses including Peer Group Leadership, Physical Education, and Department Internships are graded on a Pass/Fail scale. Students will be assigned a “P” or an “F” accordingly.

A grade of “Incomplete” may be given on rare occasions due to special documented circumstances such as a prolonged illness. The Assistant Principal for Academics reserves the right to make all decisions relating to an Incomplete in consultation with the Principal and the student’s teacher and school counselor.

The Final grade for a course is the mark entered on a student’s official transcript and permanent record. Students must earn at least a 70% or a “P” in order to receive credit for the course. The Final grade is an average of two marking periods if a course is a semester long or four marking periods if a course is a year long.

Report cards are posted electronically on Blackbaud at the end of each marking period during the school year as indicated on the school calendar. Only a student’s end of year report card will be mailed home as a hard copy.

A student’s grades may be viewed on Blackbaud as soon as teachers make them available. Grades may not be available instantly as it does take time, especially at the beginning of each term, for teachers to present material

end at that time for both Seniors and Juniors taking these electives.

for testing and to accumulate grades. Also, the type of assignment will affect the amount of time a teacher needs to correct and post results. Though some teachers may elect to post grades more frequently, teachers are required to post grades at the midpoint and the end of each quarter.

A student’s marking period grade on his or her report card, for any given course, represents the totality of the assessments and assignments completed by the student during the specified dates of the marking period. These grades do not reflect any Honors or AP curve that might be associated with the course.

If parents have concerns about their child’s progress or questions about grade postings, they may contact teachers via a message on Blackbaud, email or phone at any time. Teachers are required to return communication within 24 hours. Due to the time constraints of planning classes and correcting assignments, however, teachers are not free to send home intermittent written reminders or reports on assignments for individual students or to call students’ homes at regular intervals to update parents on student progress. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of his or her own assignments and progress and to learn to balance time for studies.

Honors /AP Curve

It is recognized that students who take Honors level or AP level courses face a more challenging workload. To encourage students to participate in these courses, a student’s grade is curved to reflect the additional work required. Honors level and senior Scholar courses are weighted with a 1.05 curve and AP courses are weighted with a 1.07 curve. The weighted grade does not appear on a student’s report card grade, instead it is calculated

Calculating Averages

A student’s marking period and final averages are calculated based on a number of factors such as credit awarded during each marking period, how often the class meets, and if there is an applied curve. Averages cannot

into a student’s marking period and yearly GPA. (See Calculating Averages)

The Honors/AP curve cannot change a failing grade to a passing grade. For example, if a student receives a grade of 68 in an Honors class, the 68 remains the standing grade. The curve only impacts the overall Marking Period or Final Average.

be calculated by simply adding up each report card grade and dividing by the number of courses taken. To calculate a marking period average:

Take the report card grade and multiply it by the GPA factor. This number is represented in the GPA Equivalent 1 column below. For example, a Regents level class is multiplied by a factor of 1.00, an Honors or Scholars class by 1.05, and an AP class by 1.07.

Multiply the GPA Equivalent 1 grade by the number of credits awarded per class for the marking period. This multiple is represented by the Alt. Weight column below. For example, the Alt. Weight for a 1 credit class (Algebra 2 below) is .25 for the marking period. The Alt. Weight for a one semester .5 credit class (Digital Illustration below) is also .25 because the course meets every day during the semester. The Alt. Weight for a .5 credit Religion class (Religion 11 below) is .125 because it meets every other day.

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Add together the GPA Equivalent 1 * Alt. Weight grades for all the classes. Divide by the sum of the Alt. Weights. For example, the total GPA Equivalent 1 *Alt. Weight for the classes below is 160.4625. This number is then divided by the sum of the Alt. Weights - 1.625. This value is then rounded two decimal places for the overall marking period average which appears on the report card as 98.75.

End of Course Exams

If a student is enrolled in a course that culminates in an exit exam (NYS Regents, AP, CheckPoint B, or class final), he or she must sit for the exam at the end of the course before credit can be granted, regardless of the student’s report card grade. End of course exams are considered part of the course, so failure to take the exam at the course’s conclusion will result in a grade of “Incomplete”. A student will not receive course credit and this may jeopardize his or her graduation. The Principal has sole discretion to grant an exception to this policy for good cause, such as a death in the family or a serious illness documented by a doctor ’s note.

NYS Regents and AP exams do not count towards a student’s final grade; CheckPoint B (if used as a course final) and class finals can be used by a teacher in calculating a student’s grade for a course.

NYS Regents Exams

New York State requires students to pass certain Regents Examinations to graduate with a Regents diploma (Algebra 1, Comprehensive English, Global History & Geography, Living Environment, and US History & Government) and to pass additional Regents examinations (both Geometry and Algebra 2 and one additional Regents exam in either Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science) to receive an advanced Regents diploma. The passing grade for all Regents exams is 65%. The New York State Education Department prohibits review or re-grading of failed exams.

Students who fail a Regents examination required for graduation must retake that examination the next time it is offered in New York State, including any August administration of such tests.

Regents examinations are not final examinations and are not computed in the record mark for a course. Nonetheless, it is the school’s policy that all students strive to achieve the highest level of diploma designation possible. Students’ grades on NYS Regents exams ultimately determine their level of diploma designation.

Students who meet the requirements for an Archbishop Molloy High School Diploma are eligible for a NYS Regents Diploma. All students must receive a minimum score of 65 on the NYS Regents Exams in Algebra 1, Comprehensive English, Global History & Geography, Living Environment, and US History & Government unless otherwise mandated by NYS.

To be considered for an Advanced Regents Diploma, students must pass additional Regents exams in both Geometry and Algebra 2 and one additional Regents exam in either Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science. Students who pass all Regents exams with a minimum score of 90 will receive an Honors designation.

Checkpoint B Exams

At the conclusion of a student’s third year of World Language, he or she must successfully complete a NYC mandated Checkpoint B exam. This exam covers the reading, writing, and speaking skills that a student has worked on throughout their three years at Molloy. This test is administered during regularly scheduled World Language class periods.

Advanced Placement Exams

Students enrolled in an Advanced Placement course must pay the National AP fee set by the College Board and take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course. Students who do not take the required AP examination will receive a grade of “Incomplete” and will earn no course credit, which may put their graduation in jeopardy. The Principal has sole discretion to grant an exception to this policy for good cause, such as a death in the family or a serious illness documented by a doctor’s note.

Final Exams

Because of extensive Regents testing each June, final examinations may be offered at the school’s or teachers’ discretion. If a final exam is offered, it is administered during scheduled class periods.

Artificial Intelligence

The use of generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Dall-e, etc.) can be a valuable tool in learning more about a topic. Its use is permitted for the following activities:

• Brainstorming and refining your ideas;

• Finding information on your topic (not as a primary source citation)

The use of generative AI tools is not permitted for the following activities:

• Completing group work that your group or a teacher has assigned to you

• Writing a draft of a writing assignment

• Writing entire sentences, paragraphs or papers to complete assignments.

• Using AI to complete assignments or submitting any computer generated answers as your own at any time in any way.

You are responsible for the information you submit based on an AI query (for instance, that it does not violate intellectual property laws, or contain misinformation or unethical content). Your use of AI tools must be properly documented and cited in all submissions. When in doubt about permitted usage, ask for clarification from your teacher or an administrator. If any doubt remains, do not submit the work as your own.

Academic Honesty

Cheating and plagiarism have serious consequences including potential expulsion from the school.

Cheating on homework, tests, quizzes, projects or any other assessment is strictly prohibited. Cheating can include trying to obtain information about an assessment, giving or receiving information in any way, using unauthorized materials or devices, or talking during an assessment. This list is not all inclusive and the administration reserves the right to determine whether a student’s actions constitute cheating.

Plagiarism is copying the work of another, either word for word or in substance, without citing the original authorship. Using any AI software to generate an essay or answers for a test or homework is also considered plagiarism. Please refer to the Artificial Intelligence section for more information. During any marking period and at the discretion of the teacher, either of these offenses may result in a grade of zero for the test or work submitted. Cheating on a Regents or AP examination will be dealt with by the administration.

Falsifying or attempting to falsify academic records and notifications, including but not limited to report cards, online postings, transcripts, or communications from school personnel to parents, is a serious matter that can result in detention, suspension, probation or expulsion at the Principal’s sole discretion.

Academic Probation

Academic Probation is a strategy used by the school to assist students who are struggling academically. A student may be placed on academic probation, at any time during the school year, if there is concern that he or she may face academic dismissal as a consequence of failing two or more classes during a marking period. The student and his or her parents will be notified of the details of the probation by the Assistant Principal for Academics. The terms of the probation will vary from student to student depending on the need, but may include mandated peer tutoring sessions, regular academic counseling sessions, or mandated extra help sessions in the failing subjects. Consequences for failing to adhere to the terms of academic probation can include suspension or expulsion.

Summer School

Students who fail a course for the year must recover the credit in summer school. Students who must attend summer school will be notified in mid-June by their guidance counselor and be given information about registering for summer courses. Scheduled vacations, camps, or work commitments will not exempt students from mandated summer school.

Freshmen who fail a course for the year must enroll at an “in-person” summer school. Sophomores and Juniors will be given the option to attend in-person or enroll in a Molloy-approved online summer school course. However, Molloy strongly recommends in-person summer classes for students who have failed a course.

Upon successfully completing the summer school course and after Molloy has received the student’s documented grade, Molloy will grant the student credit and enter the summer school grade on the student’s official transcript. The student may then continue his or her academic career at Molloy the following year.

Students who are required to attend summer school and who do not recover the credit, will be dismissed from Molloy.

Academic Dismissal

At the end of the academic year, a student who fails three or more courses in the Final grade column must withdraw immediately from the school. Failed elective courses cannot be dropped from a student’s record nor may students “withdraw” from a course that they are failing.

Dual Enrollment Courses

Dual enrollment courses offer Junior and Senior students the opportunity to earn college credit while taking Molloy classes. Through partnerships with St. John’s University’s College Advantage Program, Seton Hall University’s Project Acceleration Program, SUNY Albany’s High School Scholars Program, and Long Island University’s High School Scholars Program, qualified juniors and seniors can earn as many as 36 college credits by registering for dual enrollment courses at Molloy. Each program has specific prerequisites, deadlines,and fees and it is the responsibility of the student to meet all requirements after registering. Information about these opportunities will be provided to students when the courses start at the beginning of each semester.

Advanced Placement Credit

Students who do well on an AP exam have the opportunity to earn college credit by submitting their scores to the universities and colleges that they are considering attending upon graduation from Molloy. Universities and colleges make their own determinations in accepting AP credit. Students are responsible for following all guidelines and directions from the College Board and for contacting the universities and colleges for information about each institution’s current policies.

Honor Rolls

At the end of every marking period, students who have attained certain threshold averages are placed on one of the school’s honor rolls. “Principal’s List” is the highest honor roll designation and is awarded to students who have earned a minimum 99.00 average

for the marking period. “Honors with Distinction” is the second highest honor roll designation and is awarded to students who attained an average between 95.0098.99. The “Honors” designation is awarded to students who have earned an average of 92.00 - 94.99.

Academic Awards Night

Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior students with a yearly cumulative average of 95.00 or above will be invited to the Academic Awards Ceremony held each June. This ceremony recognizes these students and their families for their academic achievements.

National Honor Society (NHS)

Membership into the NHS is open to members of the Junior class and based upon outstanding achievement in four areas: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students are automatically eligible if they have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 95% by the third marking period of their Junior year.

Eligible students will receive an invitation to submit an application for induction into the NHS during the Spring of their Junior year. The faculty advisory committee will review the applications and select students to be inducted based on criteria established by the NHS organization. The NHS induction ceremony takes place during the Academic Awards Night each June.

Students who are accepted into the NHS commit to maintaining their academic average and to serving others through NHS Service opportunities. They also commit to continued leadership and to exhibiting outstanding character in school. Students who fail to meet these ongoing requirements will have their membership revoked and will be removed from the organization.

Transfer Credits

Transfer students may be granted credit for courses taken elsewhere at the sole discretion of the Principal. Likewise, the computation of grades into the cumulative average of transfer students will be at the Principal’s sole discretion.

Scheduling & Registration for Classes

Each January, a copy of the catalog of courses for the next academic year is posted on the school’s web site. The course catalog contains complete details about the scheduling process, including prerequisites for restricted senior courses. Students register for classes through Blackbaud under the supervision of the Assistant Principal for Academics/Scheduling.

Acceptance into Molloy’s Honors/AP classes is highly competitive. Prerequisites regulate admission into all Honors/AP classes and are established by each academic department under supervision of its Department Chair. Enrollment will be determined by a student’s cumulative average and in class performance

in a particular subject up to the point of applying and may also require teachers’ input for an Honors/AP course in that subject.

Questions about why a student was not accepted into an honors or advanced course he or she requested should be addressed to the department chairperson.

Requests to transfer students from one teacher to another or from one section of a course to another cannot be honored.

The Administration reserves the right to make the final decision on such matters.

Guidance

The mission of the Guidance Department at Molloy is to encourage and help students grow spiritually, emotionally, socially and academically. As a Catholic Marist school, we are committed to the development of the whole person and the idea of “people helping people.” To this end, our counseling staff engages students, alumni, parents, and faculty in the process of support. We firmly believe that young men and women who achieve greater understanding of themselves and their spirituality are more likely to lead meaningful, productive, happy lives.

Role of a School Counselor

School Counselors assist students in gaining selfunderstanding, developing relationships with family and peers, improving academic performance and achieving a greater sense of social responsibility. While our counselors are highly trained and certified, they are neither psychiatrists nor psychologists and cannot replace the care these professionals can offer a student.

Personal/Academic Counseling

All students are scheduled for at least one meeting with a guidance counselor each school year and students are encouraged to make an appointment with their counselor whenever a need arises.

Students will receive appointment cards from their counselor indicating the date and time of their appointment. Students should show their card to their subject teacher to be released from class for guidance. If a major exam is scheduled for the time of appointment, the student should immediately notify the counselor so that another appointment can be arranged. Students who need help with their studies should request the assistance of a student tutor from their guidance counselor.

Student Well-Being

Archbishop Molloy High School strives to provide a school setting that is safe for its students and staff.

As required by NYS law, faculty, guidance counselors and staff must report to the Principal any information students convey pertaining to physical or psychological abuse, thoughts, intents or attempts at suicide or violence towards anyone.

Confidentiality is over-ridden in such cases for the greater good of preventing harm. We are partners with parents in their children’s education and we will notify parents of our concerns about student life or behavior, even off campus.

When, in the judgment of the Principal, a student’s actions, ideation, speech, or writing threaten to harm anyone, including him/herself, the student will not be allowed to attend classes or any school activity until a mental health evaluation has been completed by a medical professional.

A mental health evaluation consists of one of the following options. Which option is appropriate will be determined on a case by case basis by the Principal:

1. Triage at a hospital emergency department with “Mental Health Evaluation” as stated reason for visit. A consultation with the department of psychiatry is required, with accompanying documentation stating the results. The report must address whether this student poses a threat to him/herself or could compromise the safety of the school community. Discharge papers from the visit are insufficient for readmission to school, but may be included as supplemental paperwork. Although they may be a benefit to a more holistic approach, consultations with a pediatrician alone are also insufficient for this mental health evaluation.

2. Complete battery of psychological testing with an emphasis on behavioral and personality testing. This must be administered or supervised by a New York State licensed psychologist who specializes in psychological testing.

3. A psychiatric consultation with a New York State licensed physician who is trained in and practices psychiatry.

4. An integrated report, consisting of the results of both 2 and 3. This report must conform to the protocol recommended by the American Psychological Association. The report must include: case history; results of each individual test with interpretation; a summary statement, which must include feedback from each professional; and recommendations for treatment.

If a student has been treated with psychotherapy in a community on an ongoing basis, the student’s evaluation for safety may be conducted by the licensed mental health professional who has been providing it. A statement must be submitted that specifically indicates the student’s ability to remain safely in school without harm to self and/or others.

In addition, permission is required from the parent/ guardian for the counselor to speak with all mental health professionals who will be providing the documentation and/or will be providing ongoing treatment.

The parent/guardian must submit the paperwork and participate in an in-person or phone appointment with the counselor before the student returns to school. The student may be required to speak to his/her counselor on his/her first day back.

The student will be re-admitted at the discretion of the Principal upon the presentation of, and in compliance with, the appropriate documentation from the abovementioned items 1 or 2, as well as a signature authorizing the counselor’s permission to speak to the professionals involved. Compliance with the recommendations of the mental health evaluation (e.g., weekly outpatient psychotherapy) must be maintained for the student to continue to attend school.

College Counseling

The College Guidance Program is a comprehensive four year program that aims to provide both information and guidance to students and parents throughout the college selection and application process. We recognize that each student is a unique individual, and so we strive to help students find the best fit for them during their college search.

Students meet individually with their college counselor during their junior and senior years to evaluate their college selection and complete the application process.

All Molloy students utilize a web-based program called Naviance, to help them manage their college search process. All students are given a Naviance account and receive training in how to use the program. Naviance allows students to track and analyze data about college and career plans. They can also sign-up for college visits, keep track of application deadlines, build a resume, research colleges, and manage their applications, including the sending of transcripts and teacher recommendations.

College Guidance Classes

During junior and senior year, students are enrolled in an online, asynchronous college guidance class through Blackbaud. In this class, students can view rolling announcements about scholarships and other opportunities, watch walkthrough videos of the college application process, and utilize other resources made available by the college counselors.

One-on-One Appointments

All students will meet one-on-one at least one time with their college counselor in both the spring of junior year and the fall of senior year, though many students will request additional meetings. Students are assigned to counselors by the homeroom section and each counselor manages their own appointment calendar. This is communicated to students by the counselor during homeroom visits and over email. Walk-in appointments are also encouraged, if time allows.

Standardized Tests

Students are encouraged to take standardized tests, either the SAT or ACT, during their junior year. However, test dates are available throughout the fall as well. Archbishop Molloy is not a host site for either exam, so students must register for these tests on their own and pick a test site from the list provided by the respective test. Registration and other information can be found on the College Board and ACT websites.

Given the rise of test optional admission policies in recent years, it is the responsibility of the student to send their test results to colleges and universities or any other program that requires them, if the student chooses to do so. While the college guidance office maintains records of scores, they are not responsible for sending or verifying score reports. Counselors are available to provide professional advice on these decisions, if requested, but the final decision rests with the student and their family.

Letters of Recommendation

Junior students request letters of recommendation in the spring of their senior year. While students are limited to two (2) teacher letters and (1) counselor letters, exceptions are made for specific programs requiring additional nominations. This must be cleared with the individual student’s college counselor. Students are required to submit a student profile sheet, which is similar to a resumé, and a record of their grades up to that point (transcript and third quarter report card) to each individual from whom they are requesting a recommendation. This process typically starts in early-April and finishes by late-May. Failure to provide all documentation could result in not receiving a letter of recommendation. Requests for letters are logged into Naviance by the college counselors in September and all recommendation letters are uploaded by faculty by late-October.

Application Cycle

While the application cycle varies from college to college, the majority of deadlines fall between November 1st and February 1st. We ask that students try to complete all their college applications before January 1st, although we are able to send materials for students after this date. It is the student’s responsibility to request documents to be sent and to monitor the status on their individual college application portals. Given that students follow all the proper steps, it is the responsibility of the counselor to send materials in a timely manner.

College Visits/College Fair

Molloy runs a college visit program each fall, with close to 100 college representatives visiting here from schools all over the country, even internationally. The visits typically take place after school at 2:15 PM, but may also occur during the junior/senior lunch periods. There is also a yearly college fair that takes place one night each spring.

Informational Events

The college office runs several informational events each year aimed at educating parents and students together in a large group. These meetings typically take place in the evenings over Zoom and cover topics ranging from getting started with the college process to financial aid to prospective NCAA Student-Athletes.

Special Programs

The college office also manages several special programs throughout the year, including the Posse Scholarship Nominations, a Summer College Application Workshop, and the Murphy Scholars Program. While the first two programs are only open to rising seniors toward the end of 11th grade, the Murphy Scholars Program is open to all students. This scholarshipbased initiative helps supplement the cost of programs taken on by students during summer break. Students must apply to an outside program while simultaneously applying to the Murphy Scholars program.

Peer Groups

One of the hallmarks of the Molloy Guidance Department is the Peer Group Program. The program was created by Br. Leo Richard to give students a place where they can talk and share freely. The Peer Group program is based on the principle that students can effectively assist fellow students in dealing with life issues. This experience has often been powerful for participants who have been helped— by student leaders, counselors, and fellow students— to speak up and share thoughts, insights and feelings. Peer Group has been part of Molloy’s curriculum since 1971.

A Molloy faculty guidance counselor, along with trained senior leaders and up to seven sophomores, meet two or three times during the six-day school cycle. Every sophomore is randomly scheduled to participate in a Peer Group. Each Peer Group meets for one marking

SMILE

When a student is dealing with a particularly challenging life situation, the counselor has the option of recommending that the student join the S.M.I.L.E. Program (Something More in Life’s Experience) which was originated by Brother Leo Richard Morris and Sheila Murphy in 1964. The program consists of various support groups that focus on constructive ways of dealing with serious concerns and issues. The S.M.I.L.E. program is available to all students at Molloy and stresses a “likes with likes” technique and spirit.

period in the school year. Peer Group is not graded, and each member of the group verbally commits to keeping all that is discussed confidential. Confidentiality will not be honored in cases where a student expresses or displays actions, ideation, speech, or writing that threatens to harm anyone, including him/herself. We are partners with parents in their children’s education and parents will be notified of concerns about student life or behavior, even off campus.

The Peer Group Program has been a vital component in assisting our students develop their emotional and spiritual health. It has given them the opportunity to discover more about who they are and who God has called them to be, within the context of a safe and nurturing community.

School Policies

Attendance

Successful academic progress depends greatly on regular school and class attendance. New York State permits absence from school only for the following reasons: student illness, an illness or death in the immediate family, impassable roads, religious holidays, required court attendance, quarantine, attendance at a health clinic, and remedial health treatment.

Absence

When a student is absent from school, a parent or legal guardian must call the school at (718) 441-2100 between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and report the student’s name, ID number (which appears on the I.D. card), and the reason for the absence.

When a student returns to school from an absence, NYS law requires the student to present an absence note from a parent or legal guardian on the day they return to school. If, during an absence a doctor’s visit was made, a doctor’s note should also be presented upon the student’s return to school. The note must include the student’s name and student ID number, the reason for the absence, the dates of the absence, and a parent’s or guardian’s signature.

Lateness

Students must have checked into Visit U and be out of the cafeteria by either 7:54 AM if they are scheduled for a first period class, or 8:39 AM if they are not scheduled for a first period class. Students who arrive after those times are considered tardy and must obtain a late admission pass from the Lion’s Den in the cafeteria. If the Lion’s Den is closed, students should report to the Attendance Office in Room 123 for a late admission pass.

During “late start” schedules, students must realize that trains and buses run less frequently and must allow considerably more time to travel to school.

Students who do not present an absence note on the day of their return to school will be assigned detention. After the tenth day of absence in a school year, all further absences require a doctor’s note. Absences beyond the tenth that are not documented with a doctor’s note may be considered truancies. After twenty days of absence a student is at risk of earning no academic credit for the school year and may be asked to withdraw immediately from the school.

A student who is absent or suspended from school is not permitted to participate in any social, including Proms, or athletic events on the same day as the absence unless excused by an administrator.

Students have a four minute transition time between classes. Students who are late for a scheduled class must obtain a late admission pass in the Attendance Office in Room 123. Lateness to class is at the discretion of the classroom teacher.

Students who arrive after 10:00 AM to school are ineligible to participate in any social or athletic events occurring that day or evening.

Arrival/Dismissal

The school building opens at 7:15 AM. Students who are required to arrive before 7:15 AM for Band or any other morning obligations, may only enter through the main entrance doors on Manton Street.

Students should enter through the grade assigned door and must remain in the cafeteria or gym until they are sent upstairs for classes. Freshmen students enter through the Manton Street doors, Sophomores through the Main Street doors, and Juniors and Seniors through the cafeteria doors.

All students upon entering the building must check in using the Visit-U app. Notification of a student’s arrival will be automatically sent to parental email or text message.

When students are required to be in the building after school or on non-school days for activities or athletics, they should enter through the Athletic doors closest to the Captain Marsloe gymnasium.

Depending on a student’s schedule, dismissal from school may vary. All classes, however, end at 2:10 PM. At dismissal all students must either report to the cafeteria, be in a supervised activity, or leave the school building.

Homeroom

Each morning, students are expected to be in their Homeroom class by 8:45 am. During this 10 minute period, the entire school community joins together in school wide prayer and recites the Pledge of Allegiance. Additionally, students receive the daily announcements through the “Morning Buzz” and any additional special announcements made by student Spirit Leaders.

No student may leave the classroom during the Homeroom period.

For safety reasons, at 3:00 PM the doors to the second and third floor corridors will be locked. Students in after-school activities should make sure that all needed materials are removed from their lockers before 3:00 PM.

The building officially closes to all students at 4:00 PM. Students are not permitted to be in the building unless they are participating in an actively supervised school activity or event.

Students who are picked up from school at dismissal should make arrangements to meet their ride away from the school building. Traffic on Manton Street becomes extremely congested at dismissal times.

Picking up or discharging students in the parking lot or blocking school driveways is prohibited.

All students must refrain from making arrangements to meet friends on or near school property. Students are not to loiter in the neighborhood before or after school. In order to maintain a secure and safe environment, all doors with the exception of the cafeteria doors are locked. Students must not open locked exterior doors for anyone at any time seeking entrance to the building.

Lunch

All students have one assigned 41 minute period in their schedule for lunch. Students must report to the cafeteria within four minutes of the start of their scheduled lunch period to avoid disruption to other classes that are in session.

Students have the option of bringing their lunch from home or they may purchase lunch provided in the cafeteria. Students with any allergies must report them to the Assistant Principal for Student Services and the School Nurse.

No book bags, books, electronic devices, or reading materials are allowed in the cafeteria.

Gum is not permitted in school at any time.

Students may not leave the school grounds during lunch period.

Students should enter the building quietly after lunch as other classes are in session.

Discipline

The philosophy of discipline at Archbishop Molloy High School aligns with the principles of Catholic education and the Marist educational tradition. Discipline is rooted in the holistic development of the students, focusing on their spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. The goal is to guide students towards becoming responsible, ethical, and compassionate individuals.

Student Behavioral Expectations

Students are expected to hold themselves to high standards of personal behavior and responsibility based on the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and the ethics of self- discipline and loving respect of others. To achieve these ends, parents, faculty, and students work together to create a school environment that is respectful, safe, and that promotes the healthy development of all our students.

To achieve this environment it is explicitly understood that:

• Molloy is a Catholic Marist school which adheres to and supports the teachings of the Catholic Church and all regulations set forth by the Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn.

• Teachers have a right to teach. No student will impede a teacher from teaching.

• Students have a right to learn. No student will impede another student from learning.

Molloy students are expected to:

• adhere to all school rules, regulations and policies.

• be honest and committed to academic integrity while avoiding the occasion to cheat or plagiarize.

• be respectful and courteous to all fellow students, teachers, adults and other members of our community.

• refrain from harassment of any kind.

• use appropriate language.

• speak respectfully to and about others.

• refrain from inappropriate discussions.

• refrain from public displays of affection.

• respect all school and personal property.

• refrain from any deliberate disruption to instruction or the safety of others.

• adhere to the school’s cell phone policy.

• comply with the use of school computers and technology policy.

• demonstrate good sportsmanship when engaged in all school-sponsored extracurricular activities both as an athlete and as a spectator.

• be present and on time for all required activities unless officially excused by the administration.

• adhere to the school dress code, including school policies about grooming.

• not to leave school grounds during the school day for any reason without permission from the administration or be in an unauthorized area of the school building.

• not bring to school nor possess any objects that may be used as a weapon.

• maintain a safe and drug-free environment at school and at all school-sponsored functions.

• not engage in any physical or verbal contact with another student which could be deemed offensive or inappropriate.

• refrain from posting or liking inappropriate comments or photos on social media sites

• refrain from using social media sites and/or electronic messaging services to communicate threats, to harass or bully, or as a means for spreading gossip/rumors about other students, faculty, or staff.

• at all times, whether at school or in the community, conduct themselves in a manner which is “Stannerly”, reflecting Gospel values and the Marist principles of the school.

The Administration reserves the right to take disciplinary action for any behavior (within or outside of the school setting) which violates the spirit and philosophy of the school or undermines the mission of the school.

All school rules and regulations are in effect at all activities, functions, and school sponsored trips.

Detention Probation

Students may be assigned detention for any disciplinary breach of the student handbook, for actions that disrupt the normal running of the school, including lateness, or for actions that violate the spirit and philosophy of the school.

Students assigned to disciplinary detention must report to Room 225 before 2:20 PM, unless otherwise directed. Detention ends at 2:55 PM. Students who are late reporting for disciplinary detention will not be admitted and will be required to serve additional detentions.

Students who receive a late or disciplinary detention on a day that the student has early dismissal must remain in the building in a supervised area until reporting for detention at 2:20 PM. Any student who leaves the building under these circumstances is considered truant.

If a teacher assigns detention for misconduct or for failure to complete academic assignments, the student must report to the teacher at the time and place specified. A student who does not report to a teacher’s detention will be referred to the Assistant Principal for Student Services.

Cutting a detention of any kind is a most serious offense. Detention takes precedence over all other activities, athletics, or appointments. If circumstances warrant it, a student may ask for a postponement of the detention at the discretion of the Assistant Principal for Student Services.

A student whose actions indicate a chronic or severe disciplinary problem will be reviewed by the Assistant Principal for Student Services and require a meeting with the student’s parents. Such a review is intended to lead to improved student behavior. A student who does not improve in response to this review will receive additional disciplinary action, including suspension, probation, or expulsion.

A student may be placed on disciplinary probation by the Administration for continued violations of the student handbook and/or for infractions that warrant suspension.

The conditions of a student’s probation will be determined by the Administration and be presented to his or her parents at an in person or telephone conference.

If parents refuse to agree to the probation agreement, or if a student does not comply with any of the terms of the probation, the student will be immediately dismissed from Molloy.

Suspension

In certain circumstances, a student’s behavior may warrant a suspension from class and/or from school. Suspension is a serious disciplinary consequence, and will require a parental meeting with the Assistant Principal for Student Services.

Students may be suspended for serious disciplinary matters, including, but not limited to, abusive, disrespectful or harassing language or behavior towards a member of the faculty or staff, a fellow student, or guest of the school; theft or vandalism, possession or use of alcohol, narcotics or any type of weapon, fighting on or off school property. Students may also be suspended when they have a chronic pattern of poor behavior that has not been remedied with detention.

If a student is suspended from class, parents will be notified

Expulsion

and the student must report to Room 123 for the entire school day.

If a student is suspended from school, parents will be notified and the student is expected to remain at home for the duration of the suspension.

Suspended students may under no circumstances participate in any extracurricular activity or event, athletic practice or competition, or other school activities while on suspension.

A student is responsible for all class work and assignments missed while suspended and teachers may assign a failing grade for any tests administered during the suspension. When a student returns from suspension, they must report to Room 123 and the Assistant Principal for Student Services.

In the most extreme circumstances, a student may be expelled from Molloy. Attendance at Molloy is a privilege that requires the adherence to the rules and expectations set forth in this handbook. When a student violates these expectations the school may pursue expulsion. Expulsion is taken very seriously by the school and only implemented if the student has made it clear by his or her actions that he or she can no longer have a successful experience at Molloy.

The following matters may warrant immediate expulsion from the school:

• Abusive, disrespectful or harassing spoken, written, or electronic (cyber bullying) language

• False charges of abuse or harassment

• Acts of theft or vandalism against the school, school property, or the personal property of another individual, including tampering with computer files that belong to someone else.

• Possession, use, or sale of alcohol, narcotics, drug paraphernalia, or literature advocating the use of illegal drugs.

• Possession of any type of weapon, fireworks, or any other substance that has the potential to compromise the safety of the school community.

• Tampering with fire alarms, smoke detectors, or vape detectors.

• Engaging in, advocating, or possessing literature promoting pornography, hatred, racism, violence or terrorism. All threatening language and/or behavior will be taken seriously, and no one should expect such behavior to be overlooked as merely in jest.

• Cheating, including the misuse of Artificial Intelligence and sharing personal work with others.

• Lying to an Administrator or impeding, in any way, an investigation.

• Public misconduct, destruction of property, or reckless driving.

• Perpetuating violence upon another member of the school community.

• Impersonating school personnel to disrupt the process of schooling in any way.

• Fighting on or off school property.

• Violation of the terms of a probation agreement.

• Absence of more than twenty days in a school year, for any reason. In an unusual circumstance, for good cause, and at the Principal’s discretion, an exception may be granted to this policy.

• Failure to complete tuition payments in accordance with the published payment schedule.

Any student who has been dismissed from school may not return to the school building or grounds or attend any school or athletic event without the explicit permission of the Principal.

Uniforms/Dress Code

A neat appearance is the responsibility of all students. The school uniform is to be worn properly at all times in school and traveling to and from school.

Students not properly dressed for school will not, at the discretion of the administration, be permitted to attend class and will be sent home immediately to dress properly.

Extremes in dress or grooming are not allowed. Worn or out- grown attire must be replaced. Final judgment in all these matters is at the discretion of the administration.

During lunch, students are permitted to wear

Girls Uniform

• Navy blue, gray, or tan khaki uniform company skirts or navy blue, gray, or tan khaki slacks purchased from the uniform company, Tommy Hilfiger, are to be worn. Skirts must be worn to the knee. Skirts are not to be rolled at the waist or hemmed.

• Tommy Hilfiger uniform blouses must be properly worn at all times. All buttons on the collar, sleeves, and shirt front (with the exception of the top button) should be properly buttoned. Oversized shirts are not permitted. Tee-shirts worn under the blouse are to be plain white with short sleeves without markings or designs.

• Solid color white, blue or gray knee socks (worn to the knee), beige nylons (without designs and no trouser nylons), or solid blue, gray, beige, or white tights are to be properly worn. No athletic socks.

• Dark brown or black leather dress shoes with a maximum heel of two inches are part of the dress code. No other shoes are permitted.

• Leg warmers are not to be worn inside the school building.

• The only sweater or fleece to be worn is the uniform company product with the round school logo.

their coats since they will be going outside. All other times of the day students are not to bring outerwear to class.

Book bags should be clear of all writing except the student’s name.

Hats or hoods may only be worn outside the building. All other headwear is prohibited. Rings are limited to one per hand, covering one finger. Bracelets are limited to one per wrist. There should be no visible tattoos.

To help realize the objectives of neatness and cleanliness among our students, Archbishop Molloy HS requires the following dress code:

• Hairstyles, make-up, and jewelry must be appropriate for a school or professional setting. Any excess in jewelry and makeup is unacceptable.

• A maximum of one earring, per earlobe (of modest size) is permitted. Earrings worn anywhere else is prohibited. Clear earrings are not permitted.

• No other body piercing is permitted. Clear jewelry is not permitted.

• Extreme, trendy, or faddish hairstyles, including shaved or buzz cuts are not permitted. Unnatural hair colors are also prohibited.

All dress code policies and decisions are made by the Administration. The Administration is the final arbiter on all these matters.

Boys Uniform

• Tommy Hilfiger navy blue, gray, or tan khaki dress slacks, properly fitted, worn on the waist with a brown or black leather dress belt.

• Tommy Hilfiger solid white or solid light-blue button-down collared oxford-style dress shirts must be properly worn at all times, fully tucked in all around the waist so that the belt is visible. All buttons on the shirt front, collar, and sleeves should be properly buttoned. Oversized shirts are not permitted. Teeshirts worn under the shirt are to be plain white with short sleeves and without markings or designs.

• Properly knotted necktie, fastened snugly about the collar of the shirt, visible, and worn outside of the shirt, is required.

• The only sweater or fleece to be worn is the uniform company product with the round school logo.

• Black or dark brown leather dress shoes that can be polished and dark colored socks that reach above the ankle are a part of the dress code. No other shoes are permitted. No athletic socks.

• Ties must be worn after school until 3:00 PM,

All Students

• Must come to school and leave school dressed in full uniform.

• Students cannot enter or leave the building in sweatpants, sneakers, crocs, pajama bottoms, athletic socks etc.

• Appropriate outerwear should be worn to and from school (sweatshirt, jacket) and must be left in the student’s locker during the school day. During lunch, students are allowed to wear their jackets or sweatshirts.

• Students unprepared for physical education class because they do not have the appropriate Tommy Hilfiger clothing or a lock for a gym locker will be assigned detention.

• All athletes must dress properly while participating. This includes wearing an athletic shirt (tank tops are permitted) at all times. As athletes, students represent Archbishop Molloy during practice and when competing.

• Molloy is a Catholic Marist school which adheres to and supports the teachings of the Catholic Church and all regulations set forth by the Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn.

unless a student is participating in a sports program.

• Hair that is excessively long or worn below the top of the collar is not acceptable. Hairstyles must be appropriate for a school or professional setting. Hair must be neatly groomed, clean and combed. Cutting or shaving up and under the hair, shaving the entire scalp, cutting lines in hair or eyebrows, designs, multiple parts, mushroom type styles, Euro-hawk, and the like are not permitted. Artificially colored, dyed or bleached hair is not permitted. Spiking, hyper-slicked, ponytails, or fad haircuts will not be permitted.

• A maximum of one earring, per earlobe (of modest size) is permitted. Earrings worn anywhere else is prohibited.

• No other body piercing is permitted.

• If a student is unsure about the hair policy, he or she should speak to a member of the Student Services team.

All dress code policies and decisions are made by the Administration. The Administration is the final arbiter on all these matters.

Casual Days

• Archbishop Molloy High School occasionally has special days throughout the year in which the students and faculty may dress casually. During these casual days, all school rules apply. Lanyards with ID Card must be worn.

• The following clothing items cannot be worn:

• Open toed shoes (Flip flops, slides, or slippers)

• Ripped Clothing/ripped jeans

• Midriffs, tank tops, or low-cut shirts/blouses

• Clothing that displays inappropriate designs or messages

• Excessively short skirts

• Excessively baggy pants/pajama bottoms

• Shorts

• No excessive jewelry is to be worn (Multiple earrings, cartilage earrings, nose rings, etc.)

• The administration has the final determination on dress code violations.

Harassment

Harassment is neither acceptable, nor tolerated at Archbishop Molloy High School. Harassment is defined as offensive, intimidating, or hostile behavior which has the intent or effect of unreasonably disrupting the school environment. This includes sexual, ethnic and racial harassment, bullying, as well as any other form of human meanness.

Archbishop Molloy High School is committed to maintaining an academic atmosphere that is free from sexual harassment and/or violence, where faculty, staff and students can work and study together comfortably.

Sexual Harassment - is a form of discrimination and may be defined as any sexually oriented acts which create a hostile, intimidating or offensive environment.

Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct, or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature when any of these conditions exist: Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment (or education); OR

Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment (or educational) decisions affecting such individuals: OR

Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the individual’s work (or educational) performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Examples of such behavior include (but are not limited to):

● Written contact - Sexually suggestive or obscene letters, notes, invitations, drawings or electronic messages.

● Verbal contact - Sexually suggestive or obscene comments, threats, jokes (including jokes about racial and gender specific traits), any sexual propositions, comments about another’s body, or sexual characteristics which may be construed as embarrassing to another. This includes telephone conversations.

● Physical contact - Any intentional pats, squeezes, touching, pinching, repeatedly brushing up against another’s body, assault, blocking movement, or coercing sexual intercourse.

● Visual contact - Suggestive looks, staring at another’s body, gesturing, displaying sexually explicit or suggestive objects, pictures or magazines.

● Sexual blackmail - Sexual behavior to control another person’s actions.

Reporting Procedures - The Principal receives oral or written reports of sexual harassment or sexual violence on school grounds. Any person who believes that he/she has been the victim of sexual harassment by a member of the Archbishop Molloy High School community, or any person with knowledge or belief of such conduct, should report alleged acts immediately to the Principal.

Archbishop Molloy High School considers acts of sexual harassment to be contrary to the Church’s teaching on the dignity of the human person. Consequently, the school will investigate all complaints promptly and aggressively. Where acts of sexual harassment are found, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken which may include warnings, parent conferences, suspension, or expulsion.

If after a thorough investigation it is determined that a complaint was made with the knowledge that the facts were false, the filing individual will be subject to severe disciplinary action which may include suspension or expulsion.

Incident Form

As a Catholic Marist community we are committed to promoting awareness, empathy, and support for each member of our school.

The goal of the Incident Form is to provide a safe, effective, and clear way to report any insensitive comments to school administration, so that they may be investigated in order to gain more information, to respond, and ultimately to educate.

Students may submit a form by accessing it in their Blackbaud under the “Resources” tab. All forms will remain confidential but they cannot be submitted anonymously. Students who submit a form can expect a response from a member of the Administration or Guidance Department.

Students who knowingly submit false or misleading information will face disciplinary action.

Substance Abuse Policy Keys/Fobs

Scientific research has proven that adolescents have a higher propensity to experiment with drugs and alcohol because the parts of the brain dedicated to judgment, rational decision-making, and self-control have not yet been fully developed in teenagers.

Research has also shown that drug and alcohol use by adolescents can have lasting, negative cognitive effects on their brains and that teenagers who use drugs or alcohol are more likely to perform poorly in school, get in trouble with the law, have serious health issues, and have troubled peer and familial relationships.

It is the shared responsibility of parents, the school, and the students to help ensure that a drug free environment exists at Molloy and that students are informed and supported in making the best possible decisions to avoid drug use.

Students who voluntarily seek help for a drug and/or alcohol problem will be met with understanding and compassion. The school will work with these students and their parents to find them assistance or outside professional help while they continue their education at Molloy.

At Archbishop Molloy High School, the use or possession of illegal drugs, marijuana (in any form, including CBD), and/or alcohol is absolutely prohibited. Students who are found to be in possession, using, or under the influence of these substances at any time, in any part of the school or on school property, at or in connection to any school event

Students are not permitted to have school keys or fobs in their possession, even with the permission of a teacher.

or activity are liable to expulsion. School administration decisions are final.

Students who are found to be selling, dealing, or distributing illegal drugs, marijuana, and/or alcohol will be expelled and law enforcement may be notified.

Tobacco/Vape

The use of any tobacco product or electronic smoking device is prohibited by law anywhere on school grounds, inside or outside the building. The school further forbids smoking within the vicinity of the school property, and at any schoolsponsored activity.

“Electronic Smoking Device” means any electronic device, the use of which may resemble smoking, which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine or other substances to the user.

These devices include any such electronic smoking device whether manufactured, marketed, or sold as an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, electronic hookah, vape pen or any other product name or descriptor.

Anyone caught using or possessing an “electronic smoking device” or any accessories will be suspended. An investigation will be conducted to identify the substance being used upon which further disciplinary action may be taken.

Evacuation Drills Technology Use

NYS requires all schools to complete twelve (12) evacuation drills during the school year which can be held with or without prior notice. Molloy maintains a comprehensive, Diocesan approved, evacuation plan that meets all NYS requirements. While a drill is being conducted, students must be in absolute silence and in compliance with all directives given. Students who violate these directives, will be given disciplinary detention.

In addition to evacuation drills, Molloy also conducts lockdown drills during the school year. Teachers have been trained on lockdown procedures and students are required to follow all teacher instructions during these drills. Students who violate these directives, will be given disciplinary detention.

The school provides computer equipment and internet access for the sole purpose of education and research.

Students may use the school’s computer and internet facilities only under the direct supervision of faculty or staff. Not everything available on-line is appropriate to the school’s mission or its religious and educational programs. The school’s on-line connections are protected by control software to help assure appropriate educational use.

Students are not permitted access to chat rooms, e-mails, instant messages,newsgroups, or any AI software. All communication using school facilities must refrain from language that is vulgar, hateful, demeaning, violent, obscene or otherwise contrary to the school’s philosophy and mission. Students that have web sites or post information to a website or social media site that portrays the school or any member of the school community in a negative light or threatens any individual are subject to disciplinary action or dismissal.

The use of the school’s computer facilities is a privilege, not a right, and may be revoked for any violation of this computer use policy. The school’s on-line accounts are the sole property of the school. No one should have a presumption of privacy with regard to any aspect of the school’s on-line accounts. Students are not permitted to give personal access codes to anyone.

Tampering with system files or files that belong to another student or teacher, obtaining another person’s access codes or using another’s access, or accessing the system without validly identifying the user are all considered theft, and as such are subject to the sanctions that apply to any form of theft, including but not limited to detention, suspension, probation and/or expulsion, at the sole discretion of the Principal.

In the event that a computer user’s actions result in damage to equipment, files, or operating systems, the user is fully and solely responsible for the cost of all such damage. In the event of any legal action taken against the school as the result of the action of a user, including but not limited to copyright infringement or harassment, the user shall be fully responsible to pay all legal costs and any and all settlements for damages or court-imposed substantive and/or punitive damages.

In the event the user is a minor, parent(s) or guardian(s) are responsible for all of the above.

Students are allowed to use iPads as E-Readers only with permission of the teacher.

iPad Policy

Archbishop Molloy High School is committed to student use of iPads to expand opportunities for learning, scholarly research, and collaborative work. It is important for students to recognize that all computer and iPad use is a privilege, not a right

Student iPads and the school wireless network are strictly for educational use consistent with Molloy’s educational goals. Teachers will use the iPads differently depending on the subject and lesson being taught.

• Students are responsible for the general care of the iPad.

• The cost of replacing a lost or stolen iPad is the student’s responsibility.

• If the iPad is damaged, please report to the IT Help Desk. Any repairs not covered by AppleCare is the student’s responsibility.

• If an iPad is found, it should be turned in immediately to the Assistant Principal for Students in Room 123.

Academic Success & Honesty in the Classroom

• Students must follow all directives from their teachers, including at times putting the iPad away.

• Students are prohibited from using their iPads in class for non-educational purposes.

• iPads may never be used to cheat on assignments or exams. Students who are caught using their iPads in this way will be subject to disciplinary action.

• Students are expected to come to school each day with their iPads and have them fully charged. There are no charging stations at the school.

Apps

• Students may download free apps that are educational or productivity based.

• Paid apps will be “pushed” to student iPads by the school.

• Students are responsible for updating all apps on their iPads.

• Students may never download games or unapproved apps.

• All downloads will be monitored by the administration.

Audio/Video

• iPads must be muted while in class unless the teacher gives permission for sound to be used.

• Listening to music either out loud or with earphones is not permitted in the building unless required for a specific class or activity.

• The use of iPads to watch movies or videos, unless assigned by a teacher, is not permitted during the school day.

• Any audio or video recording may be done only with prior permission of all parties being recorded.

Back-up

• Students are responsible for backing up their data on iCloud. Lost or damaged data is not the school’s responsibility.

Camera

• The camera may be used in school for assigned projects.

• Picture or video recording may be done only with prior permission of all parties being recorded.

• Students may never take pictures of faculty members or share photos that may have been sent to them

• At no time may students have personal photos or videos on their iPads.

• The camera may not be used to take inappropriate, illicit or sexually explicit photographs or videos, nor will it be used to embarrass anyone in any way.

Email

• All students are issued with a @stanner.org email address. This is the only email address that is allowed to be associated with the iPad.

• Students should check their email daily for school announcements and messages. Appropriate times are before and after school and in homeroom.

• Users are responsible for all email received and sent through their user accounts. All email will be monitored and archived by Archbishop Molloy HS.

Inspection

• Student iPads are property of Archbishop Molloy HS and they will be monitored by the Assistant Principal for Students

• Students may be asked to turn in their iPads for inspection. Inappropriate content will be removed and will result in disciplinary action.

Prohibited Actions that will result in Disciplinary Action

• Attempting to circumvent security or “jailbreak” the iPad and/or its software.

• Communicating using language, graphics, or artwork that are vulgar or objectionable.

• Downloading any games to the iPad.

• Downloading unauthorized music files, video files, or games through the school’s network except as part of an assigned, in class activity.

• Installing custom/individual applications that require administrative privileges.

• Lobbying for political purposes.

• Operating an unauthorized business.

• Participating in unauthorized chat rooms.

• Performing online ordering and purchasing.

• Purposely accessing inappropriate materials

Cell Phone Policy

objectionable in a Marist, Catholic high school environment.

• Purposely engaging in illegal activity defined as a violation of local, state, and/or federal laws.

• Revealing personal addresses or phone numbers or those of other users.

• Sending inappropriate emails.

• Sending unsolicited or abusive email known as “spamming.”

• Spreading computer viruses or hoaxes.

• Taking unauthorized pictures of faculty members or sharing them with others

• Using another user’s account.

• Utilizing proxy avoidance IP numbers and programs which are strictly prohibited.

The above examples are not all-inclusive.

Any use of a cell phone in the building, except in the case of an emergency when no school personnel are present to address the emergency, will result in the student receiving detention(s) and the phone being confiscated.

Before 8:00 AM and after 2:10 PM, students may use their cell phones ONLY in the student cafeteria and on the first floor. Cell phones are strictly prohibited from being used in the locker rooms and bathrooms at all times.

After 3:00 PM, when the school switchboard is closed, students may use their cell phones in the building to contact parents only with the explicit permission and in the presence of a school official. The phone is not to be used for any other purpose (Texting, photography, internet use, and the like). The use of cameras or video equipment in the building requires the permission of an administrator.

Smart Watches are not permitted to be used in the classroom.

The school office cannot accept messages for students. In emergency situations, a parent’s call will be transferred to an administrator who will make a final determination whether class should be interrupted to deliver a message. Under no circumstances should parents call or text the students during school hours. In exceptional cases, a student must obtain the permission of an administrator to use a phone during the school day.

Headphones, earphones, and airpods can be used in the student cafeteria before and after school and in the classroom with exclusive permission from the teacher.

Headphones/airpods are not to be worn in the hallways at any time.

Textbooks & Supplies

Most student textbooks are digital versions and have been pre-loaded onto a student’s iPad. Students who have any issues with their textbooks should see the Textbook Coordinator.

Hard copy novels may be purchased independently or through the school’s online bookstore.

Students are responsible for purchasing all required notebooks, calculators, and materials necessary for their academic success.

Safe Environment

The primary concern of the school is the well-being of the students entrusted to its care. This concern is consistent with our mission and professional commitment. All staff have undergone background checks.

Teachers, counselors or other staff members who observe any evidence that a student has been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused are mandated reporters and are obliged to make a complete and objective report to the authorities. Anyone else with an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by an employee or volunteer at the school should contact the Principal of the school at (718) 441-2100. Should any allegations of abuse against the Principal arise, they should be reported to the President of the school at (718) 441-2100.

The school will comply with all applicable civil laws with respect to the reporting of allegations of sexual abuse of minors to civil authorities and will cooperate in their investigation in accord with the law of the jurisdiction in question. The school will cooperate with public authorities about reporting in cases where the victim is no longer a minor. The school will advise the victim of his or her right to make a report to public authorities and will support this right. The Principal, as required by the District Attorney’s offices, will report the allegation to the police before informing the accused.

Students sometimes share confidences with teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors. Parents and students should be aware that the law does not grant these confidences the same immunity as those shared by lawyer/client, doctor/patient, priest/ penitent, and husband/ wife. Although generally a teacher, counselor, or other staff

member should not repeat confidences, in the event of a lawsuit involving a particular student, that student’s journal could be subpoenaed, and a teacher could be compelled to testify regarding the content of confidential conversations.

In the event of a credible allegation of sexual abuse, the school will communicate as openly as possible with the members of the school community, within the confines of respect for the privacy and reputation of the individuals involved.

The school will provide education for students, parents, and all personnel who have regular contact with minors in the school about ways to make and maintain a safe environment. Information about appropriate boundaries between adults and minors is included in the StudentParent Handbook and in the Faculty & Staff Handbook to make everyone in the school community aware of behaviors that can lead to sexual abuse of minors.

Parental Rights & Duties

Non-custodial parents will be given access to unofficial copies of student records upon written request unless a court order providing otherwise is filed with the school. Divorced parents should file a notarized copy of the custody section of the divorce decree with the school to help protect the rights of everyone in the family.

Parental cooperation is essential for the education of students. If, in the opinion of the administration, parent behavior seriously interferes with the teaching or learning process, the school may require parents to withdraw their children and sever the relationship with the school.

Official change of address can only be made through

the Main Office and requires the signatures of both parents/guardians.

Parent duties include, but are not limited to, support for the philosophy and mission of the school, cooperation with all of the procedures and regulations of the school, regular supervision of written and study assignments at home, sending students to school dressed and groomed in compliance with the dress code, timely payment of tuition and fees, attendance at parent conferences, especially when a student has failed one or more subjects, and providing the school office with current home, work, and emergency telephone numbers.

Communication with Parents

Open communication between school personnel, students and parents is paramount to success. If an issue arises during the school year, it is always important to speak first with the individual faculty member/coach/club moderator closest to the situation as they can provide a first-hand, accurate description of the circumstances involved.

The easiest way to communicate with a teacher or staff member is via email. Teacher emails are available on the Molloy website or by using the email address template first initial, last name @molloyhs.org Keeping in mind that teachers are usually engaged in instruction and grading, waiting for 24 hours for a reply is normal.

Teachers and staff can also be reached via Blackbaud messages. The message feature is available on both parents and students blackbaud homepage.

Emergency Closings

In the event that school is closed because of severe weather, the first two closures will be full day, with no classes scheduled. If the school is required to close for a third day, classes will be held asynchronously with work posted for each class. If the school is required to close for additional days, classes will be held synchronously using Zoom or its successor.

School closure announcements will be posted to the school website, school social media sites, and will be emailed to all students.

Additional school days may be added to the school calendar at the Principal’s discretion to stay in compliance with NYS mandates about instructional time.

If there is a situation that requires more immediate attention, please call the main office at (718) 441-2100.

Parent Teacher Conferences are held in November at the conclusion of the First Marking Period. Appointments with teachers are scheduled via TeacherReacher to ensure that all parents wishing an appointment can meet with their child’s teacher. If parents wish further appointments to discuss their child’s academic progress, they can be set up individually with the teacher.

Freshman Parent Night is held each September for parents of freshman students to quickly run through their child’s schedule and meet their child’s teachers. This night is not designed for individual conferences but instead is meant to give parents a feel for the school and to put a face to a name.

Tuition

Archbishop Molloy High School makes every effort to keep tuition and fees as affordable as possible. Our Alumni are very generous in supporting the mission at Molloy on behalf of your sons and daughters. We understand the financial sacrifice that parents make to send their children to Catholic school. The vast majority of the School’s funding is derived from tuition and fees. The school must operate in a financially sound manner in order to provide a top quality Catholic education in the Marist tradition for each and every one of our students. We ask that parents make every effort to submit payments in a timely fashion.

Tuition for the 2024-25 school year is $11,750. Tuition and fees are subject to change each year.

The non-refundable technology fee is $550.

The re-registration fee for all students is $250. The payment of this fee secures a student’s continued enrollment in the school and serves as acknowledgement that both the student and their parents/guardians agree to adhere to the rules and regulations of this handbook.

Tuition is payable in ten monthly installments of $1,175 beginning July 1st and ending April 1st. Alternatively, we are happy to process several smaller payments or fewer larger payments, as long as you keep your account up to date.

**If for any reason your child leaves Molloy in the middle of the school year, you will be refunded any advance tuition payments. Please note that if a student leaves during the month, the tuition will not be prorated.

Monthly invoices (beginning in June and ending in March) will be e-mailed to parent STANNER e-mail address.

Payments may be made with cash, check, money order, ACH debit or credit/debit card (a 3% convenience charge will apply to all credit/debit card payments). Post-dated checks will not be accepted. There is a $20 fee for bounced checks.

To guarantee that your payment is credited to the correct student account, please include your child’s student ID number with your payment.

Delinquent Payments: Students whose accounts are two (2) months past due, may be suspended from class and/or prevented from attending other school activities, functions or trips until such time as payment is made. As a courtesy to our families, we do not charge late fees. If circumstances arise

that may cause an overdue balance, the Finance Office must be notified immediately.

The school reserves the right to refuse personal checks when there have been two or more checks returned for insufficient funds, or as payment for past due tuition.

Access to Blackbaud may be blocked for any student with a past due balance after May 1; final report cards will not be issued until balances have been paid in full.

Tuition and fees not paid for an individual student as of the end of the fiscal year (8/31) will not be transferred as arrears to the student’s account for the new academic year under if the student has carried over arrears in a previous academic year and the total balance is greater than three months’ tuition. When these criteria apply, the student may be asked to withdraw from Molloy. An official transcript will not be issued until balances have been cleared.

Graduation Fee

A graduation fee of $100 is charged to all students during their senior year to cover the cost of their participation in the school’s Commencement Weekend. Admission to the commencement ceremony is by ticket only, and seating is limited by the capacity of the facility and the size of the graduating class.

Participation in the Commencement Exercises, the prom, the Commencement Liturgy, Senior Awards Assembly and the reception of awards are privileges extended to students at the discretion of the Principal.

Transcript Holds

Failure to pay outstanding charges will result in a financial hold being placed on a student’s account. A transcript hold prevents a student from obtaining an official transcript to transfer to another school or for college. Graduating seniors will not receive a diploma or transcript until all financial holds are cleared.

Stanner-A-Thon

The Stanner-A-Thon is Molloy’s annual student/family fundraiser which supports a different capital project around the school each year. Each student is required to secure at least $100 for this event. This minimum amount will be included on each student’s tuition invoice on an annual basis.

Use of School Grounds

The Archbishop Molloy HS campus (including the building, gymnasiums, cafeteria, athletic field, track, parking lot, and bench areas) are private property and may not be used without the explicit permission of the school President. At no time should a student be on campus when classes, activities, or school sponsored events are not in session.

Parking

Students are not permitted to park in the parking lot. Vehicles without faculty parking permits are subject to towing at the owner’s expense. The school is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles or bicycles left on school grounds.

Picking up or discharging students in the parking lot or blocking school driveways is prohibited.

Pregnancy Policy

Archbishop Molloy High School teaches and guides its students to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. The school wishes to recall to all concerned the sacredness of life and the dignity of the individual, in keeping with the love and compassion of Jesus.

If a student becomes pregnant, she and her family must inform the school administration and her guidance counselor of the pregnancy. A meeting will be arranged to discuss the counseling, educational, and health needs of the student during the pregnancy. Each

Off Limits Areas

Students are never permitted in the kitchen, the faculty dining room, faculty coat room, on the fourth floor Marist Brothers residence, or in any of the maintenance areas of the building.

Boys are never permitted at any time to be in the girls’ locker room or girls’ bathrooms. Likewise, girls are never permitted at any time to be in the boys’ locker room or boys’ bathroom. Molloy is a Catholic Marist school which adheres and supports the teachings of the Catholic Church and all regulations set forth by the Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn.

Students should not be in any of the following areas of the school building without direct faculty/ staff supervision: the 2nd or 3rd floor after 3:00 PM, faculty dining room, faculty coat room, nonschool sections of the basement, the Lion’s Den, school offices, the back stairwell of the DiChiaro building, or kitchen.

Other than during P.E. classes, no student should be in the locker rooms during class time.

case will be reviewed on an individual basis. Every reasonable effort will be made to allow the student to remain at Archbishop Molloy High School.

The school requires a doctor’s note regarding the date when the baby is due, and care should be taken to ensure adequate prenatal care.

When the student returns, adherence to all regulations governing the general student body is required.

Visitors Student Records

Every effort is made to ensure that Student Records are accurate and up to date.

Parents are asked to inform the Main Office of any changes to home address, phone number, or emergency contacts. Parents are also responsible for informing the School Nurse about any changes to their child’s medication or concerns with their health.

Unofficial student report cards and transcripts can be accessed at any time through the Student Profile on Blackbaud. Requests for official copies of transcripts should be made in writing to the School Registrar in the Main Office.

Students’ academic records from middle school, past Regents Exams, and supporting admissions documentation are all kept on file in the Student Permanent Record.

All student records are confidential and will not be shared with third parties.

Visitors to the school may only enter the building through the Manton Street doors and must check in at the Security Desk. Visitors must present a valid ID and go through proper screening before being admitted to any other area of the building. All visitors must be properly supervised at all times and may not wander the building or disrupt the teachers who are in class.

Parents who are picking their child up before dismissal or coming to the building must also enter through the Manton Street doors and check in at the Security Desk before being admitted to other areas of the building.

Student Services

School Hours

School Building 7:15 AM to 4:00 PM

Office 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Library 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Summer Hours 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Mon. - Thurs.)

Health Office

When ill or injured, a student must inform his or her teacher immediately and then report to the School Nurse located in the Health Office, Room 138. Students should not come to the Health Office during class time or between periods if situations or questions can wait until later.

Authorization from the school nurse is required for a student to go home sick; such students should be picked

Working Papers

Students who wish to receive working papers must submit proper paperwork electronically through the school website under the “Students” tab. Working papers are issued from September through June and can be picked up in Room 123.

All working papers are issued and governed by the Board of Health. Parents are responsible for monitoring the number of hours that students work, especially on school nights, so that they will have enough time and energy to devote to their academic work, and to ensure that the rest needed to be an alert and active class participant is obtained.

I.D. Cards

Students are required to display a school photo identification card, on a school issued lanyard, at all times so that teachers can readily identify students.

up by parents or go home by taxi (which the school can help to arrange), but should avoid public transportation. When a student needs special accommodations, a doctor’s note, with specific details, will be reviewed by the Health Office and a pass will be issued by the School Nurse or the Student Services Department.

Dress code, for injured students, will be explained by the School Nurse when a pass is issued.

New York State Labor Law specifies that when school is in session, students 14 or 15 years of age may work no more than 3 hours on a school day, or 8 hours on a non-school day, and may not work more than 18 hours per week. These students may not work before 7AM or after 7 PM. Similarly, 16 or 17 year olds may not work more than 4 hours on a day preceding a school day nor more than 8 hours on a day not preceding a school day, for a total of no more than 40 hours.

Lost or damaged I.D. cards will be replaced for a fee by the Assistant Principal for Student Services. Students without I.D. cards will be subject to detention.

Transit Passes

New York City residents are issued Metro cards for free transportation on buses or subways to and from school.

The city determines the policies and procedures governing these passes, and the school only acts as an intermediate party in helping students obtain what the city provides.

Non-NYC residents should consult their local school district office for transportation provided by the district.

Lockers

All lockers are the property of the school. Each student is assigned a locker. Combinations should not be shared with anyone. Students have the responsibility of keeping their locker properly locked and secure. Nothing should be affixed outside the locker. A copy of the student’s schedule should be affixed with a magnet inside the locker. Broken lockers should be reported to the Student Services Office immediately.

The administration reserves the right to inspect student lockers anytime. The school is not responsible for property stored in lockers.

Students in physical education classes must lock all of their belongings in the locker assigned for their use in the locker room. Each student must bring a lock to gym class, and must remove the lock at the end of the class. Locks may be purchased in Room 123. Students are not permitted to share lockers.

Students who give combinations to other students, students who use another student’s locker, and students who tamper with lockers will be subject to disciplinary action

Lost and Found Library

The Lost and Found is located in the Lion’s Den in the Student Cafeteria. All found items should be turned into the Lion’s Den as soon as they are found.

I.T. Office

The William J Murphy Library welcomes students and faculty to use books, periodicals, multimedia computer facilities and Internet research access.

To fulfill its mission as a place of research and serious reading, an atmosphere of quiet must be respected by all users. Students who do not cooperate with this necessary regulation will be required to leave the library.

The Library’s hours of operation are 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Students who are experiencing any technical difficulties with their iPad, internet connection, or Blackbaud should report as soon as possible to the IT Office for assistance.

The IT Office is located in the basement of the school building and accessed by the stairwell nearest the DiChiaro Theater. The office is open every school day to students from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Campus Ministry

Rooted in Catholic tradition and Inspired by the life and charism of St. Marcellin Champagnat, we work together to meet the diverse spiritual needs of the Archbishop Molloy High School community to make Jesus known and loved. Partnering with faculty, staff, administration, community partners in Queens, and the larger Marist community, we engage students through worship, retreats, works of justice and reflection in order to lay the foundation for students to encounter Christ. Through these programs and the ministry of presence and pastoral care, we provide witness to the love of Jesus Christ.

Breathing in and breathing out. Campus ministry is this - simple yet profound. Because we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we are spiritual beings, and our Marist Charism calls us to develop that - the breathing in.

Because we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we have inherent dignity, and we are called to work towards creating a more just world - the breathing out. We are called to make Jesus known and loved and we do this in how we interact with others and the work we do in service to God’s people.

The activities provided give students the opportunity to deepen their own spirituality (breathing in) and bring each closer to a lived faith (breathing out).

The Campus Ministry Office is located in room 334 and welcomes a ll interested students to stop by.

Student Spiritual Life

• Daily school prayer

We pray as an entire school community every day! Students are invited to get involved to read/create these prayer experiences.

• Liturgical Celebrations

We have daily mass at 7:15 AM each morning before school, students are always invited to attend.

We celebrate Mass quarterly as a school community. Students are invited to help by reading, singing in the choir, and altar serving.

• Prayer Services

Students are invited to participate in and help develop and lead prayer services for the school on a variety of occasions including - Thanksgiving, Christmas, Epiphany,Black History Month, Women in History Month, and Earth Day.

Retreat Program

The overnight retreat program at the Marist Brothers Center in Esopus, NY is a key component of the student experience at Molloy. All students are highly encouraged to attend at least one retreat during their years as a student at Molloy.

• Freshmen

All Freshmen attend a 1-day retreat as a class in late August before the school academic year begins. All Freshmen are invited to sign up for one of two weekend retreats at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, NY.

These retreats are organized by school faculty and staff and helped run by Juniors and Seniors who are trained to lead these retreats.

• Sophomores

All Sophomores attend a 1-day retreat as a class in October. This retreat is in lieu of an instructional day.

All Sophomores are invited to sign up for one of two weekend retreats at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, NY. These retreats are organized by school faculty and staff and helped run by Juniors and Seniors who are trained to lead these retreats.

• Juniors

All Juniors are invited to sign up for one of two weekend retreats at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, NY. These retreats are organized by school faculty and staff and helped run by Seniors who are trained to lead these retreats.

Juniors can also participate in one of two Marist Youth Encounter Christ retreats at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, NY. Organized by the Director of Youth Ministry for the Marist Brothers, this retreat includes students from other Marist schools in the U.S. Seniors are trained to help lead these retreats.

• Seniors

Are invited to sign up for one of two weekend Encounter Christ retreats at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, NY. The Encounters are organized and led by school faculty and staff.

Seniors may also elect to participate in a Marist Youth Encounter Christ Retreat at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, NY. Organized by the Director of Youth Ministry for the Marist Brothers, this retreat includes students from other Marist schools in the U.S. Seniors are trained to lead these retreats.

Marist Youth Programs at Esopus

Juniors and seniors are invited to participate in Encounter Christ retreats as listed on the previous page.

Current Sophomores are invited to apply to participate in a Marist Youth Leadership Camp to prepare them to be retreat leaders for Freshmen at our school. This camp runs in the summer.

Current Juniors are invited to apply to participate in a Marist Youth Gathering. This gathering celebrates being Marist and prepares students to be leaders in our school during their senior year.

Current Sophomores and Juniors are invited to apply and participate in an Ecology Conference at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus with students from other Marist schools in the U.S.

Current juniors are invited to apply and participate in LaValla weekend at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus with students form other Marist schools in the U.S. This weekend is about service and learning to become servant leaders in our school community.

Montagne Service Experiences

All service opportunities are posted on a website www.innerview.org. Students are encouraged to log their completed service hours on the website “my.innerview.org”

All student service hours are reviewed, approved, and confirmed by Campus Ministry.

• Service Program

All students have many opportunities for hands-on service in the school and the community at large. Molloy continues to expand its network of NonProfits and charitable organizations, allowing our students to experience a wide range of service opportunities, experiences, and settings. There are one day service events, as well as ongoing service projects and events.

• Stanner Family Days of Service

Students and their parents, siblings, and relatives join together in family spirit to conduct meaningful service to our school and community (pantries, soup kitchens, nursing homes, etc.)

• Local Mission Trips

Throughout the year, many opportunities are available for students to serve others in our community. Students may participate in “Breakfast Runs” to serve the homeless, work in local soup kitchens, or visit the elderly at local nursing homes..

• St. Marcellin Champagnat Service Society

The SMCS was founded in 2004 and organizes both domestic and international mission trips. Students, faculty, and staff have served the poor around the US and the world including places such as Lawrence, MA; El Paso, TX; Red River Gorge, W. Virginia; New Orleans; Nicaragua; the Dominican Republic; Chulucanas, Peru; & Lourdes, France.

• Collections and Fundraisers from our abundance to serve the local community of Queens and the international Marist Family

General Policies

Parental Permission slips must be signed for all offcampus events for students.

Archbishop Molloy school rules apply for all Campus Ministry events held on or off the school grounds. All payments for retreats, mission trips, etc., should be made out to Archbishop Molloy High School.

There are no refunds for retreats unless a student is ill and has proper medical documentation.

Since mission trips are paid for in advance, no refunds can be given unless someone from the waitlist takes a student’s place.

Students are encouraged to request service opportunities in their area of interest. Campus Ministry will do its best to find or create opportunities.

Athletics & Extracurriculars

Archbishop Molloy HS provides students with 17 athletic programs and over 60 extracurricular clubs designed to foster students’ interests, promote teamwork, improve skills, develop opportunities for social interaction, and create lasting memories. Students who participate in extracurricular clubs and athletics open themselves to new opportunities, broaden their horizons, and enjoy personal growth and achievement beyond the classroom walls.

Privilege Athletics Offered

Participation in extracurriculars and athletics - including clubs, sports, and trips - is a privilege, not a right. This privilege may be withdrawn from a student at the discretion of the moderator or coach in consultation with the Principal. The school reserves the right to discontinue any activity or sport.

The Athletic Year

The Athletic Year revolves around three seasons - Fall, Winter, and Spring. The Fall season begins in the Third Week in August and runs through the First Week of November. The Winter season begins on the First Saturday in November and continues through the Third week of March. The Spring season begins on the First Saturday of March and continues through the Third week of June.

Fall

Soccer (B & G) (V & JV)

Girls Volleyball (V & JV)

Girls Tennis (V)

Cross Country (B & G) (V, JV & Freshmen)

Boys Swimming (Freshmen)

Winter

Swimming (B & G) (V & JV)

Boys Basketball (V, JV, Freshmen & Varsity B)

Girls Basketball (V & JV)

Bowling (V & JV)

Indoor Track & Field (B & G) (V, JV & Fresh)

Spring

Softball (V & JV)

Baseball (V & JV)

Boys Tennis (V)

Handball (V & JV)

Outdoor Track & Field (B & G) (V, JV & Fresh)

Girls Lacrosse (V & JV)

Golf (V)

Expectations of Athletes

Archbishop Molloy HS runs a competitive athletic program. All of our teams have tryouts and cuts, with the exception of Track. Students who make an athletic team can expect to practice between 5 and 6 days a week for approximately 2 hours a day. While it is recognized that many athletes compete for private club teams outside of Molloy, the expectation is that Molloy teams take precedence while in season.

All student athletes are bound by the CHSAA code of conduct and the policies set forth in this handbook. Students who violate this code or handbook while participating on a Molloy team will face disciplinary action up to and including expulsion if deemed appropriate.

Molloy is a Catholic Marist school which adheres to and supports the teachings of the Catholic Church and all regulations set forth by the Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn.

Athletic Uniforms

Athletic uniforms are purchased by individual team members. Team members who need additional uniforms or equipment must purchase these as well. All debts for any activity, including uniforms, trips, admission fees, and other expenses must be paid within ten days. After the tenth day, the student will be suspended from participation in all extracurricular activities and athletics until the obligation is paid in full. After twenty days, the debt will be transferred to the tuition bill, and is payable immediately.

Students may be granted the privilege for independent travel with the written permission by a parent or guardian and in concurrence with the teams coach or activity moderator.

Extracurricular Offerings

Students at Molloy have the opportunity to join a number of clubs and extracurricular activities. Students should consult the daily announcements for meeting times and locations or see the Director of Student Activities for more information.

Below is the list of extracurricular activities that were offered in the 2022-23 school year:

American Sign Language Club

Anime Club

Art Club

Asian Club

Baking Club

Biology Club

Book Club

Briarwood Shelter Volunteers

Catholic Culture Club

Chess Club

Computer Club

Dance Club

Dance Team

Eastern European Club

Environmental ClubI A.M. Green

French Club

Mock Trial

Model United Nations

The Music Club

Photography Club

Political Science Club

Pre-Med Career Club

Pro-Life Club

RHO Kappa Club

Robotics Club

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)

S.M.I.L.E.

Science Fiction Club

Science Olympiad

Spanish Club

Speech & Debate

Physicals Travel

G.E.R.L.L. Club

Greek Club

Any students who wish to try out for a team sport must have a renewed sports physical and consent, dated after June 1st of the new school year, on file to be able to participate. No exceptions can be made for this policy. Please contact the school nurse with any questions.

Students traveling to a school activity are expected to travel under the supervision of the moderator or coach, with the team or group, and return to school with the team or group.

Health & Fitness Club

Indian Club

Integrated Science Association

Investment Club

Irish Club

Italian Club

Knitting & Crafts Club

Lantern

LifeSpire

Literary Magazine

Marist Youth

Sports Management Club

The Stanner Newspaper

Stanner Film Society

STEAM

Step Team (Girls)

String Ensemble

Student Activities

Committee

Theater

Underclassmen

Retreat Leader

Video Broadcasting Club

Yearbook

The Student Activity Fair is held each September in the Curran Gym. Students can explore each club that is offered and meet with student representatives from each club.

Spirit Leaders New Club Procedures

Junior and Senior students may apply to be Spirit Leaders each school year. Spirit Leaders help organize and run student events throughout the year including the Stanner-A-Thon, Dances, Fundraisers, and the Proms.

Interested students should see the Director of Students Activities for application deadlines and more information.

Prom

The Junior and Senior Prom is a privilege given to those classes. Proms are meant to be fun events to celebrate each class; they are not the culmination of a student’s high school career.

Students who attend Prom are bound by all school rules and regulations. Students who are on disciplinary probation, at the discretion of the Principal, may lose the privilege of attending their Prom. Students who have outstanding financial obligations for tuition, at the discretion of the Principal, may lose the privilege of attending their Prom.

Students may invite outside guests to the Prom, however, no guest may be older than 20 years of age or under the age of 16.

Molloy students who are invited as a guest to attend the Prom of another grade, are not excused from attending school the day of the Prom.

Students who are interested in starting a new club or activity, should see the Director of Student Activities for information.

Appendix

Legal Notifications

Archbishop Molloy High School complies with all asbestos management requirements. No friable asbestos has been found in the building, and periodic inspections are scheduled in compliance with the law.

Pesticide Notification Pesticide products may be used in schools periodically throughout the year. Schools are required to maintain a list of staff and persons in parental relation who wish to receive forty-eight hour prior written notification of pesticide applications. Written requests for such notification should specify the student’s name and grade level, and should be mailed to the General Office at the school’s address. For more information, contact the General Office.

Concussion Management Policy

Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. Concussion occurs when normal brain functioning is disrupted by a blow or jolt to the head. Recovery from concussion will vary. Avoiding re-injury and over-exertion until fully recovered are the cornerstones of proper concussion management.

Archbishop Molloy High School recognizes that concussions and head injuries are commonly reported injuries in children and adolescents who participate in sports and recreational activity and can have serious consequences if not managed carefully. Therefore, the school adopts the following policy to support evaluation and management of head injuries.

While all staff will exercise reasonable care to protect students, head injuries may still occur. Any student exhibiting signs, symptoms or behaviors while participating in a school sponsored class, extracurricular activity, or interscholastic athletic activity shall be removed from the game or activity.

The nurse and/or coach will notify the student’s parents or guardian who must send the student to be evaluated as soon as possible by an appropriate health care professional.

If a student sustains a concussion at a time other than when engaged in a school-sponsored activity, the school expects the parent/legal guardian to report the condition to the coach and school nurse so that the school can support the appropriate management of the condition.

The student shall not return to school or activities until authorized to do so by an appropriate health care professional who will make the final decision on return to activity including physical education class and after school sports. Any student who continues to have signs or symptoms upon return to activity must be removed from play and reevaluated by their health care provider.

Any student injured while participating in a school sponsored event or outside activity and in need of professional medical attention, must present a medical clearance note to the school nurse before returning to his/her sport or activity.

The school nurse has the discretion to deny a student participation if full clearance is not presented.

Insurance

Archbishop Molloy High School provides supplementary insurance coverage for all of our students in the event of school-related accidents. Students are covered while attending school, while going to and from school on a regular school day, and while attending or participating in any schoolsponsored activity.

In the event of an accident, parents should call the school nurse to report the accident. An accident report will be filed and a copy of the report will be sent to the parents. The parents should notify our insurers within thirty days of the injury. Then, parents should submit the claim to their own medical insurance plan. After their own company has paid, parents may submit any remaining unpaid expenses up to $25,000 to the Christian Brothers Insurance Program.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Archbishop Molloy High School has not discriminated and will not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of student educational policies, admission policies, scholarships, athletic and other school-administered programs for its students. The school admits students of any gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Written complaints of violations must be filed with the Principal within ten business days of any alleged discrimination. The Principal will attempt to conciliate the grievance. If conciliation should fail, within one week’s time the Principal will empanel administrators and/or School Board members to hear the grievance. Decisions will be announced within one week of the completed hearing.

Zoom Compliance and Consent

Archbishop Molloy High School uses Zoom as the primary communication tool for remote learning. Zoom supports compliance with both FERPA and COPPA. Zoom provides features to help teachers maintain secure meeting spaces, protects data in transit and at rest, and does not monitor, view, or track the video or audio content of video meetings and webinars. By agreeing to this handbook, parents give consent for their child to interact with the classroom teacher and fellow classmates using the Zoom application, including permission to communicate using a microphone and camera.